WRTC Resume For

KL9A

Christopher Hurlbut KL9A (ex WL7KY)

Born in 1982, first licensed in 1993. Upgraded to extra in 1997 at age 14.

I probably haven't had as much exposure as most contesters because I haven't been around as long. I have mostly operated at the KL7Y multi-ops. My first contest was SS CW in 1996. My first major contest was from KL7Y in the 1997 CQWW CW. I have done almost every CQWW, WPX, and ARRL from KL7Y's place either M/M, M/2, or M/S. For the other contests I usually just did them at home with a tribander and wires.
I am always trying to improve my scores and operating ability, and try to learn from the 'masters.' Recently I have been recording all of my contests, and analyzing my operating. (After I submit the log of course.) My UBN's are always excellent on either mode. I prefer CW, and if picked, would choose a mostly SSB operator as a partner. I am a freshman at the University of Idaho, majoring in Electrical Engineering. I now operate at the club station, W7UQ. We have a TH7 at 100 feet and a random wire for the low bands. This fall I plan on putting up new 40/80m antennas so I can put out a real signal on those bands. The goal is to be in top 10 in NAQP/Sprint (LP). I have never done SO2R, but would love to try it. I built a SO2R audio switching box, but have never had the chance to use it. I hold most KL7 records in the smaller contests, including NAQP and the Sprints. My best CW rate was during ARRL DX CW from KL7Y, with 3 consecutive hours over 199, the highest being 215. All qso's were good after the UBN came out. I am always pushing myself and trying to figure out what I can do better for next time. My strength is definitely CW. My goals for the coming contest season is to get:
Top 10 in both NAQP's
Top 5 in ARRL DX CW SOAB (from DX)
300 qso's Low Power in both CW and SSB Sprints

Notable Scores (Claimed only, from 3830):

2001 WPX SSB SOAB HP at W4AN as KM9P #5 USA
Feb 2001 CW Sprint LP @ W7UQ New ID record
Feb 2001 SSB Sprint LP @ W7UQ New ID record (held previous record)
Jan 2001 SSB NAQP @ W7UQ New ID record, #11 Overall
2001 CQWW 160m CW LP @ W7UQ #1 W6/7
2000 Russian DX Contest @ KL9A SOAB HP #1 NA
2000 CQWW CW @ N6HR as N7IP #3 W7 (32 hours on time)
2000 CQP @ W7UQ New ID record
2000 SSB Sprint LP @ W7UQ New ID record
1999 ARRL DX CW @ WL7KY #1 KL7 (First SOAB HP, part time)

Multi-Op

2000 WPX SSB @ WL7E M/M #1 NA (New Record)
2000 ARRL DX SSB @ KL7Y M/2 #2 World
2000 ARRL DX CW @ KL7Y M/2 #1 World
1999 ARRL 10m M/S @ KL9A #1 KL7
1999 CQWW CW M/M @ KL7Y #6 World, #1 NA
1999 CQWW SSB M/S @ KL7Y New KL7 Record
1999 WPX CW M/M @ KL7Y as WL7E #1 NA and New NA Record