First top score in a big contest

ARRL DX CW contest : 8 th place world wide 15M single operator.  (3rd place Europe).

It's the first time I can achieve such a place, and I'm very happy with it.

TF3Y is not comparable geographically, S50K has a much more efficient station with stacked yagis. 

I've only a 3 element Steppir...  
Nevertheless, even with moderate antenna's on a good location, it's possible to achieve a topscore.