Got my first DX QSO today!

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Hello all! I’m a new ham with my Technician license on October 3rd and my General license on December 5th.
Today, I made my first DX QSO! I was dialing through the 10m band and heard someone with an Eastern European accent working lots of contacts. I could only hear his side of the QSOs, though. Eventually there was a gap in the transmissions and I was able to key in with my callsign – and he ANSWERED me!
I exchanged callsigns and names and reception reports with Rosta (OK2PVF) in the Czech Republic! Using 100 watts from my IC-7300 and a 10m crossed double bazooka antenna strung up in my attic, I was able to hear Rosta clear as a bell from 4600 miles away. He gave me a 5-7 report on my transmission.
What a thrill!
Huge thanks to Ham Radio Prep for giving me the ability to earn my license and experience this awesome hobby.

Kind regards,
Keane
KQ4LQN

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Hello @KQ4LQN, congratulations on your achievement! :partying_face:

This is just the beginning, keep up the good work and soon you will have your DXCC (100 countries). Again congratulations! :slightly_smiling_face:

Alfredo WP3C

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Thats amazing, keep up the great work. I really enjoy 10m and now is a great time for the band.

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10M is on fire! :fire: :slight_smile:

Alfredo WP3C

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I jumped on right now and BOOM. Between 28.400 and 28.500 is PACKED. Time to log some QSO’s!

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I’m up to 5 countries (other than the USA) now! Good times & great fun!

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Great @KQ4LQN :partying_face:

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Congratulations Keane, that’s the fun part HF radio. Those DXs, try dialing down the power. You’ll be surprised what 20 watts can do. Enjoy, it’s a fun hobby!
Bob
KD2WBZ

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Sweet. Nothing like it right?
Joe KI5IQE

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Thanks for the great suggestion, Bob! I hadn’t thought of that, but it sure makes sense. I’ll report back!

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No kidding, Joe! There is a distinct thrill to HF contacts that I just don’t get from VHF/UHF. THIS is what I got into the hobby to do! :sunglasses:

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Now your hooked :slight_smile: Excellent effort well done now chase that DX. regards Shaun G0IDS/QRP

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That is great. I love DX and its fantastic that you used 10 meters. A lot of techs don’t take advantage of that ba f. Congratulations.

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Best feeling in your ham radio journey. Enjoy and you will never forget this one. Good DX. 10 M is alive & kicking a fascinating band. I use a modest Radio Oddity QT-80 on ten, otherwise QRP CW 5W all HF bands
Best 73 s Shaun G0IDS UK

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