John Moyle Memorial National Field Day 2009

This year’s entries came from every Australian mainland call areas, as well as from Tasmania and New Zealand.

The number of logs submitted was a significant increase from logs received last year. Twelve Foundation Licensed operators also took part by submitting logs.

Contest Manager Denis VK4AE said in his summary "It was good to see several ZL stations take part this year. For the first time in a number of years, a shortwave listener – from over the pond in NZ – made the effort of setting up a portable station and logged contacts. Well Done ZL!"

Based upon submitted logs, there were some 20,773 contacts, amounting to some 71,041 points claimed, this was pretty heavy contesting!

Major winners included VK3CNE in the 24 Hour Portable Operation – Multiple Operator slot and VK4OE in the
24 Hour Portable Operation – Single Operator section.

A complete report is at wia.org.au under contests.