I have been trying to work this Dxpedition for a few days now. Today they seemed especially strong on the ZS6BKW multiband dipole. I had just a few minutes to work them before I had to leave. I seemed to be having a knack at putting the VFO where the DX is listening today. It was a little comical though that when he finally called - I was not ready to answer. I had the keyer programmed to call but not to answer. The keyer was in reverse when I tried to answer with the paddle - so that was not too pretty. I managed to key a 599 5 with the keyer programed to answer for the CQWW DX contest. He acknowledged my clumsly answer and moved on. I was running the linear at about 800 watts.
Later in the evening, WM4AA texted me and said he was on 40m and that he just worked him. I had to turn the audio filters on to reduce the static. I was able to get him on the second round after working Senegal on 30m. I QSY'd back down to 40m and turned on the amp.
Got them on a third band 17m on Saturday morning 12/7/2013
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