Low Power Contest, July 2000.

Congratulations to G6KQ/P (G3RPB) for obtaining the most points in sections A and B, for winning section B and the Houston Fergus Trophy and for having a perfect log. Congratulations also to G3OZF for winning the 1930 Committee Cup in section A, G4OGB for section C and G4ARI/P for winning the Southgate Trophy in section D.

Conditions varied over the UK with the southeast being favoured for European stations, with the south midlands coming in close. The south in general was favoured over the north, where the advantage was again on the east coast. 80m was very quiet, especially in the afternoon, and in some places was dogged by QRN. 40M was very active and the top stations had gained the advantage of working a high number of DL stations.

There were a couple of stations running 5 watts who entered in the 10 watt section. However, if they had dropped down to 3w I’m sure they would have received a higher position in the new 3w section. Thanks to Chas, GW3SB, for the check log.

Dave Mason, G3RXP.