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Website statistics & interest

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Brian VE7JKZ asked the other day, “Do you have any idea who is looking at the IslandHF website. And what are they looking at?” Now the questions weren’t exactly those, but you get the idea. And the answer is Yes. Here are some screen captures of website stats and interest.

Here’s a second screen capture. Note that https://islandhf.ca/index.php/4588-2/ is the Elmer Initiative panel on the home page.

The third screen capture.

The fourth screen capture.

And the final screen capture.

BIG Score – VE7ZO

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Jim Roberts VE7ZO had a nice big score in the BC QSO Party – 1,374,552 points. Note that when you post your score, you can also add comments. Thanks, Jim, for posting under IslandHF Radio Association.

I was hoping for the same excellent conditions we experienced in 2024. A disturbance on Friday degraded conditions somewhat, but didn’t dampen the overall fun. The score is almost identical to 2024, the difference being + 3 Q’s and + 5 multipliers in this year’s results. Most of the Q’s were domestic but we had a short EU opening on Sunday and the occasional intrepid JA made it in the log on both days. Surprised to work TK5MH on 3 bands.

Participation by the local VE7’s appeared to be on the rise based upon the great local publicity. Also, our local club, Island HF (Vancouver Island) has been instrumental in promoting contesting amongst their membership. Good representation by the host QP makes for a fun event so look forward to 2026.

Thanks for the Q’s, Jim VE7ZO

BC QSO Party – IslandHF results

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Check out the club participation. Big score from VE7ZO (Jim), a first time contester VE7PLI (Peter), and a father-daughter team VA7PK (Chris). And thank-you to Alan VE7UBA and Roger VE7AP for working with new hams on learning the “contesting ropes”. Well done, club!