Despite the minus 25-30 Degree C weather I activated the station for the 432 contest. Activity is lower than previous years and an elevated K index disturbed conditions. The following stations were worked this weekend; N4GJV, ES5PC, VK3UM, JA6AHB, I1NDP, OK1CA, UA3PTW, SP6JLW, LZ1DX, NC1I, DL9KR, SP7DCS. Huge signals this weekend from DL9KR, NC1I, UA3PTW, OK1CA, and VK3UM despite the disturbances, and apogee conditions. I called W1AW/4 and received QRZ's, and heard the following with no opportunity to call, DL7APV, DF3RU, PA3?, and IK2OLO?. Overall a fun weekend and nice to hear some of the big signals make it back from the moon. I also managed to work WA4NJP as W1AW/4 prior to the contest period. I hope to make it on for the 13 cm contest next month. 73's to all and thanks to the stations who got on. Grant VE6TA DO33gs