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| AI4RE |
Whoa! That sounded like
a serious contest tonight! Pile-ups on CQing stations; stations packed
too close together for my measly 500 Hz filter; I'm going to have
to get a super contesting rig to work sprints! I appreciate the patience
and many repeats of Drew AF2Z who was fading into oblivion in the
closing minutes. I know I didn't work everybody - I heard Russ K0LUW
all over the place but could never work him - and I could have used
the NE multiplier. Last I heard, he was in a ragchew with Phil K4DPK
who was asking Russ to QRQ! That's the first time I've ever heard
that Q-signal used on the air. |
| K0LUW |
This was my first try.
I didn't know about it until about 23 minutes into the contest when
I worked NN8B who told me about the sprint. I'll give it a better
shot next time.. |
| KG4W |
Much fun, bands didnt
seem in good shape. Will be in next sprint. |
| NT9K |
I started calling CQ on
20 meters with no luck, band was dead. Moved to 40 meters and stayed
there the rest of the sprint. I worked a few new members and Kevin
with the new club callsign KI4SLY. |
| N6WK |
What a Blast except I
had to stop in the middle for dinner and a 10 minute phone call. I
was going after the CD hi hi.. I only worked 40 meters this time. |
| KL7GLL |
Fair activity esp. on
40 M, but band up and down in VA; QRN made 80 M less productive |
| AD5VC |
Ran 30W to a 400ft loop
up 10ft. Heard nothing on 20m or 80m. Worked around 7055 with much
better success than last month, adding 5 new SKCC #'s. Looking forward
to SKN. |
| K9WZB |
Group of hams went out
to dinner so got off to a slow start. Lots of stations with high SKCC
numbers. |
| KM6OR |
Nice contest, good Sprint.
Had a lot of fun and decent conditions. Worked several new SKCC numbers
for me. 73's, Doug, KM6OR. |
| KI4SLY/K4VD |
I had an absolutely wonderful
time. This is the first time in three months I had my antenna working
properly. I worked KI4SLY and it seemed to attract a lot of calls.
I had some decent pileups and worked everyone I could hear. Finally,
I heard a lot of calls in SKS that I haven't heard before. It is great
to see so many new calls. In fact, Michael, KC2EGL made a contest
contact with me. REALLY COOL STUFF! |
| KU4GW |
I had a ball tonight.
My best Sprint so far. Only regrets are that the NAQCC Sprint was
at the same time. I am NAQCC member 1491. You guys need to get together
and som how get this coordinated so that we do not have sprints on
the same night. NAQCC sprints are held once a month according to the
following schedule: Odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep,
Nov) The THIRD WEDNESDAY EVENING (USA time) Even numbered months (Feb,
Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) The SECOND TUESDAY EVENING (USA time) Perhaps
SKCC should do a staggered schedule exactly opposite to the NAQCC
Schedule. This would eliminate a big problem. NAQCC Sprint Coordinator
contact email is naqcc33@alltel.net John Shannon, a fine fellow easy
to get along with. 73 de Cliff KU4GW SKCC # 652 |
| KC2EGL |
Had a blast trying to
follow all the speed demons. Was able to copy some of what was transmitted.
Thanks to Kevin, K4VD for my one and only QSO. |
| WB2UWU |
I was able to sneak away
from the birthday party for a few minutes. I lost KF4JG, then K8WI
before Drew, AF2Z came to my rescue and saved the day. Thank you,
Drew. I now have a perfect attendance record in the SKS, although
with bottom scores. No contacts on the HS (0430-0500z) after
I got back home. Tried both 3720 and 7055, all was quiet. Maybe my
top speed of about 15 wpm was not attractive enough. 73 Finn |
| VE3HUR |
Used a Wilson Speedkey
this time. Signals were strong at first, then in the second hour signals
were weak. Heard nothing on 80. |
| WU7R |
All of my contacts were
on 40 meters--nothing on 80 meters tonight. I hope to do better as
time goes on. It was a lot of fun for the hour I was able to work
it. Thanks and 73, Ci |
| KA3CTQ |
One, Uno, Single QSO!!!
Got a late start and early finish. Only 15 minutes on. Had KI4SLY
all lined up and got called away from the rig. Maybe I'll have more
time next month. |
| N1AS |
I started on 40 meters.
Things were slow so I went to 80. Things were dead so back to 40.
Propogation seemed odd as I was not hearing the close stations. From
VT was able to work MT, CA, TX, IA - Nice. Spent the last part on
80 and picked up a few more stations. Overall it was quite fun. Rig,
K2 at 75 watts, Junker straight key with occasional time on the Ligntning
bug. |
| KE0QM |
40 Meters was great. Lots
of stations. Had to cut time short as I had to go to work. |
| N1VWD |
This was my second SKSprint
and I had a great time but had to split my efforts between SKSprint
and the NAQCC sprint and I didn't even try the 80M QrpFox hunt tonight. |
| AF2Z |
Very noisy on 80 meters
here but that's where most of the contacts were. Next time please
schedule the sprint for when the band is a little quieter, heh,heh.
Really, this one was almost more work than fun. But I did QSO the
big SKCC "double aught", so that was nice. |
| W0CI |
First time using a straight
key in 40 years! |
| KA2KGP |
Yikes! Where was propagation
during the sprint? Lousy band conditions here in WNY. Rig: TenTec
Argosy at 5w. into all band vertical. Hope for better conditions next
sprint. |
| N5BO |
As expected, 20M was pretty
flat, but I managed a few QSOs at the start of the sprint. 40M
and 80M were about the same, but condx weren't the best. The
start of every sprint seems slow, but picks up near the end month
and this month was no different for me. I had fun, but didn't
spend enough time operating the sprint since I took a decent size
break and also had a 20 minute QSO with a non member during the sprint....hard
to pass up a good ragchew :) I hope to find many of you in SKN,
this will be my first one ever! |
| N2COD |
It was a rough nite as
band conditions were poor at best here in WNY. I cut it short after
frustration set in. Hope for better conditions next sprint. |
| NN8B |
Bands not good for me
here this evening. I started on 40 meters and had 2 QSOs in an hour.
Went to 80 meters and still no joy until 0218. Had 2 QSOs on 80 and
my XYL said I was interfering with a TV show she was recording on
DVD, so that ended the SKS for me. Had fun and learned a little about
the rig and used a new 100th Anniversary Vibroplex my wife got me
for Christmas and a 120 year old Bunnell straight key. 73 to all for
a good Holiday Season. Don, NN8B, SKCC 36 |
| KF4JG |
I have a modest key collection,
but the Karma and skill of the previous owners has not worn off on
me by osmosis. Back to the code practice programs. |
| W6UT |
This was my first Sprint.
I enjoyed it very much even though I had only 8 Qs Looking forward
to the January Sprint. Hopefully I will do better. Dennis W6UT SKCC
2417 |
| K8JD |
Was this the night the
solar flare particles hit our planet? |
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