On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the June round of the SSB League took place—a regular monthly contest on the 80-meter band, traditionally held on the first Saturday of the month. Operations took place from 05:00 to 05:59 UTC—exactly one hour—and 102 QSO entries were added to the log, with a declared score of 6,834 points.
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Equipment Used
I used a Yaesu FT-1000MP transceiver. A power amplifier with an output power of approximately 300 W was connected to the transceiver. The antenna was an inverted Vee for the 80-meter band, mounted on an RDM-12 mast. Logging was performed using N1MM Logger+ (version 1.0.10509.0).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transceiver | Yaesu FT-1000MP |
| Power Amplifier | approx. 300 W |
| Antenna | Inverted Vee, 80 m |
| Mast | RDM-12 |
| Logging software | N1MM Logger+ 1.0.10509.0 |
| Category | SINGLE-OP, ASSISTED, HIGH POWER, ONE TRANSMITTER |
| Band / Mode | 80 m / SSB |
| Number of QSOs | 102 |
| Declared score | 6,834 |
Traffic rate in 10-minute intervals
The distribution of QSOs across individual 10-minute intervals shows the typical pattern of an hourly sprint: the strongest start right at the beginning, a gradual decline in the middle, and a significant slowdown in the final minutes as the pool of available new callers gradually dries up.
| Time interval (UTC) | Number of QSOs |
|---|---|
| 05:00–05:09 | 25 |
| 05:10–05:19 | 21 |
| 5:20–5:29 | 15 |
| 5:30–5:39 | 17 |
| 5:40–5:49 | 17 |
| 5:50–5:59 | 7 |
Traffic Volume in 10-Minute Intervals
The first 10-minute segment, with 25 QSOs, accounts for nearly a quarter of the total result—during this time, the frequency was busy, and callers reported in rapid succession with minimal breaks. Starting at 05:20, the pace stabilized at 15–17 QSOs per ten minutes, which corresponds to an average interval between QSOs of about 35–40 seconds. The final segment (05:50–05:59), with 7 QSOs, reflects a common occurrence at the end of a short contest: some stations had already ceased operations or switched to other activities.
The Fastest Minute
The fastest minute of operation was 05:04 UTC, during which I logged 4 QSOs. This represents an average interval of approximately 15 seconds between contacts—a pace that, in SSB operation, requires a short, efficient exchange (RS + county code without unnecessary additions) and an immediate switch to the next calling station.
Operating Pace by Minute
By comparison, most other minutes during that hour contained 1 to 3 QSOs, which corresponds to a realistic average for SSB operation on the crowded 80-meter band. The minute at 05:04 thus represented a brief but significant peak in activity right at the start of the contest, when the frequency was in highest demand.
Summary
The one-hour session on the 80-meter band yielded 102 QSOs with a reported score of 6,834 points.
Frequencies on which contacts were made
The combination of the FT-1000MP transceiver with a power amplifier rated at around 300 W and an inverted Vee antenna on an RDM-12 mast proved effective for this type of short monthly contest – most contacts were made within the first half-hour, which is typical for the SSB League on 80 m and reflects the nature of the band in the early hours of UTC.
