Welcome to Steve's Place

Callsigns: G4KIV ZC4BS ZC40BS ZC4BBS ZD8SB N5ZFR also G6M and M0IPX Brimham Contest Group


CONTESTING
Not everyones cup of tea, but don't stay off the air just because it is a contest weekend - you will miss some rare dx stations, that is certain ! It is also possible to get DXCC in less than 12 hours - having a rare callsign helps a little too <grin !>

During contests there is the chance to 'catch' some of the rare and remote places around the world that operate only for the duration of the contest. Best time to search for these stations are just before the contest is due to begin, when they test their equipment.

With an inverted 'L', coaxial dipole and a Moxon Rectangle I have had some very high scores including two former WORLD RECORDS using less than 100 watts.

Visit SCORES to see what is possible !!

ZC4 AWARD - special certificate for award chasers

Certificate available to both TX/SWL for contact with ZC4 stations from 1988 onwards. This award is available in 3 classes with various band/mode endorsements.
Class 3 (Easy) Two x ZC4 stations (same station on 2 bands counts !!)
Class 2 (Hard) Five x ZC4 stations (as above but minimum of 2 different callsigns)
Class 1 (Tough) Ten x ZC4 stations (as above but minimum of 3 different callsigns)
No QSL's are needed, just a signed declaration having worked/heard the ZC4 stations including ... callsign/date/band/mode.
Cost of certificate is 10US or 10 irc which includes postage.
Send to the following address: (G4KIV)
Stephen Bowden, "ZC4 Award", 36 Aspin Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorks, HG5 8HQ, United Kingdom