HF contesting is the reason I got into amateur radio in 2006. I was a shortwave listener for years. One October morning in 2005 I heard K7ZSD making contact with hams from all over the world and I made a prompt decision to get into this hobby. I've been winning some awards lately and its great to have all that hard work pay off.
ARRL Sweepstakes Canada winner 2008:
CW WPX contest North America winner 008:
