Let me add, for those new to contesting, the CQ?WPX contests (there are three, for SSB, CW, and RTTY) are basically "everyone can work everyone", so you are not limited to only work DX, and you are welcome to work US stations. This contest is a perfect opportunity to get some contacts for your WAS (worked all US States) certificate, because you will likely be able to work operators from all 50 States in just one weekend, band conditions are very favorable as well. The contest exchange?is pretty simple, "59" and a serial number beginning with "001".
