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Sprint Date: July 28, 2010



Special SKCC member: Sean - VA5LF


Information: SKS Homepage
Number of participants: 102
         Categories (CAT)
  * = Special SKCC member.
  1 = 1 watt or less.
  2 = Greater than 1 watt, up to 5 watts.
  3 = Greater than 5 watts, up to 100 watts.
  4 = Greater than 100 watts.

QSOs x S/P/C + Bonus = Score
Results by Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's S/P/C Bonus Score
- *3 VA5LF Sean 4507T SK 31 18 155 713
1 3 K8EE Gene 4080T OH 46 29 300 1634
2 3 NØTA John 2826T CO 43 22 240 1186
3 3 K1NV Jon 2609T NV 43 21 230 1133
4 3 K3TM Roger 5016 MD 41 22 190 1092
5 4 K2JVB Dave 6917 NY 31 24 220 964
6 3 KC3QU Hank 4567C AL 32 26 120 952
7 3 KK7S Chad 6730C WA 42 16 260 932
8 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 34 21 180 894
9 3 WØMSM Mark 6585C MO 33 20 200 860
10 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 32 18 205 781
11 3 K1PUB Chas 4101T MA 29 19 160 711
12 3 WA9VEE Wayne 4844C WI 30 16 210 690
13 3 W9LW Jay 6222C IN 25 19 185 660
14 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 26 18 135 603
15 3 KB2RAW Bill 6539T NY 24 19 125 581
16 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 22 17 170 544
17 3 W2DEC Urb 6668T NJ 28 13 165 529
18 2 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 24 15 165 525
19 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 22 17 95 469
20 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 23 16 100 468
21 3 K8MEG Rich 4637T MI 18 16 145 433
22 2 W9CC Larry 469T IN 19 17 105 428
23 3 W8JRA Jeff 4757T OH 18 15 150 420
24 3 K3MSB Mark 5965C PA 23 12 135 411
25 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 18 14 140 392
26 3 KU9RK Tom 4071 IN 20 14 105 385
27 3 N4QLB Michael 6650T AL 21 13 90 363
28 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 19 13 100 347
29 3 AF3Z Jim 3034C PA 16 14 110 334
29 3 WA5VQM Mark 58T TX 17 12 130 334
31 3 W3RT Red 3237T PA 19 12 95 323
31 3 W4TMW Tom 6184 GA 16 13 115 323
33 3 KE5YUM Terry 5173T OK 17 12 115 319
34 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 17 12 110 314
35 3 KD5RSS Butch 1910 OK 14 13 105 287
36 3 W4FOA Tony 641T GA 15 10 125 275
36 3 W9SAY Chas 1158C IL 15 12 95 275
38 3 K5UI Jim 2980 TX 15 12 90 270
38 3 WB4OFT John 958 NC 16 10 110 270
40 1 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 14 12 90 258
41 3 WB8ENE Art 3773T OH 15 11 90 255
42 3 KE7YTE Tom 6447 AZ 13 11 105 248
43 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 14 10 105 245
44 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 14 11 85 239
45 3 N7EF Don 1829T WA 15 11 70 235
46 3 VE5BCS Harold 3946C SK 13 9 105 222
47 3 K4FP Sandy 6761 FL 13 10 90 220
48 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936C ON 12 9 110 218
49 3 K3NCO Marc 6144T MD 12 10 80 200
50 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 16 7 80 192
51 3 WB5UAA Guy 6711 TX 13 8 75 179
52 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 13 9 60 177
53 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 9 8 100 172
54 3 KE4KY Glenn 2622T KY 11 9 60 159
55 3 KAØCSW Jim 3741T MN 11 8 70 158
56 3 VE3HNE Walt 4893T ON 9 8 80 152
57 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 11 7 70 147
58 4 N6WK Gordon 3T CA 10 9 55 145
59 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 7 6 70 112
60 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 6 6 75 111
61 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229C VT 7 7 60 109
62 3 K4CNW Jack 2961T SC 7 7 55 104
62 3 W4CUX Bill 5497T GA 7 7 55 104
64 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 6 6 65 101
65 2 KW4JS John 4800 TN 6 6 60 96
66 4 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 8 8 30 94
67 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 7 6 45 87
67 3 N9GGE John 2886 IL 7 6 45 87
69 3 N3EIN Matt 6742 PA 6 6 50 86
70 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 7 6 40 82
71 3 WDØECO Mitch 6893 MO 4 4 65 81
72 3 K7TKT Brian 6695 ID 7 6 35 77
73 3 AA9L Rich 1226 WI 6 6 40 76
73 3 N2QFD Mal 4045 NY 6 6 40 76
73 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 6 6 40 76
76 3 K4SC Chuck 6669 AZ 6 5 45 75
76 3 W9HLY Vern 6672 IN 5 4 55 75
78 2 KA7SPS Dick 2499 OR 5 4 45 65
79 3 KCØRSX Len 14 MN 6 4 35 59
80 3 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 4 4 40 56
81 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 4 4 30 46
82 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 6 5 15 45
83 3 K7SDW Greg 6224 CA 4 4 25 41
83 3 KD5MMM Phil 4209C TX 4 4 25 41
85 3 AB8XG Ken 6706 OH 5 5 15 40
86 3 N5KIP Dick 3755T LA 3 3 30 39
87 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 3 2 30 36
87 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 4 4 20 36
87 3 K4JPN Steve 2402T GA 4 4 20 36
87 3 WA4WLI Bob 6007 AL 4 4 20 36
91 3 N1FJ Frandy 6937 MA 3 3 25 34
92 2 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 2 2 20 24
92 2 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 3 3 15 24
92 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 2 2 20 24
92 3 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 3 3 15 24
92 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 2 2 20 24
97 2 WA5BUC Fred 6692 TX 2 2 10 14
98 3 K7FEST Allen 6008 WA 1 1 10 11
98 3 KI4WXI Michael 6930 TN 1 1 10 11
98 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 1 1 10 11
101 3 K4DEY Al 3935 AL 1 1 5 6

Results by Category and Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's S/P/C Bonus Score
- *3 VA5LF Sean 4507T SK 31 18 155 713
1 1 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 14 12 90 258
1 2 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 24 15 165 525
2 2 W9CC Larry 469T IN 19 17 105 428
3 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936C ON 12 9 110 218
4 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 11 7 70 147
5 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 6 6 65 101
6 2 KW4JS John 4800 TN 6 6 60 96
7 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 7 6 40 82
8 2 KA7SPS Dick 2499 OR 5 4 45 65
9 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 4 4 30 46
10 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 3 2 30 36
10 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 4 4 20 36
12 2 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 2 2 20 24
12 2 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 3 3 15 24
14 2 WA5BUC Fred 6692 TX 2 2 10 14
1 3 K8EE Gene 4080T OH 46 29 300 1634
2 3 NØTA John 2826T CO 43 22 240 1186
3 3 K1NV Jon 2609T NV 43 21 230 1133
4 3 K3TM Roger 5016 MD 41 22 190 1092
5 3 KC3QU Hank 4567C AL 32 26 120 952
6 3 KK7S Chad 6730C WA 42 16 260 932
7 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 34 21 180 894
8 3 WØMSM Mark 6585C MO 33 20 200 860
9 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 32 18 205 781
10 3 K1PUB Chas 4101T MA 29 19 160 711
11 3 WA9VEE Wayne 4844C WI 30 16 210 690
12 3 W9LW Jay 6222C IN 25 19 185 660
13 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 26 18 135 603
14 3 KB2RAW Bill 6539T NY 24 19 125 581
15 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 22 17 170 544
16 3 W2DEC Urb 6668T NJ 28 13 165 529
17 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 22 17 95 469
18 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 23 16 100 468
19 3 K8MEG Rich 4637T MI 18 16 145 433
20 3 W8JRA Jeff 4757T OH 18 15 150 420
21 3 K3MSB Mark 5965C PA 23 12 135 411
22 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 18 14 140 392
23 3 KU9RK Tom 4071 IN 20 14 105 385
24 3 N4QLB Michael 6650T AL 21 13 90 363
25 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 19 13 100 347
26 3 AF3Z Jim 3034C PA 16 14 110 334
26 3 WA5VQM Mark 58T TX 17 12 130 334
28 3 W3RT Red 3237T PA 19 12 95 323
28 3 W4TMW Tom 6184 GA 16 13 115 323
30 3 KE5YUM Terry 5173T OK 17 12 115 319
31 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 17 12 110 314
32 3 KD5RSS Butch 1910 OK 14 13 105 287
33 3 W4FOA Tony 641T GA 15 10 125 275
33 3 W9SAY Chas 1158C IL 15 12 95 275
35 3 K5UI Jim 2980 TX 15 12 90 270
35 3 WB4OFT John 958 NC 16 10 110 270
37 3 WB8ENE Art 3773T OH 15 11 90 255
38 3 KE7YTE Tom 6447 AZ 13 11 105 248
39 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 14 10 105 245
40 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 14 11 85 239
41 3 N7EF Don 1829T WA 15 11 70 235
42 3 VE5BCS Harold 3946C SK 13 9 105 222
43 3 K4FP Sandy 6761 FL 13 10 90 220
44 3 K3NCO Marc 6144T MD 12 10 80 200
45 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 16 7 80 192
46 3 WB5UAA Guy 6711 TX 13 8 75 179
47 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 13 9 60 177
48 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 9 8 100 172
49 3 KE4KY Glenn 2622T KY 11 9 60 159
50 3 KAØCSW Jim 3741T MN 11 8 70 158
51 3 VE3HNE Walt 4893T ON 9 8 80 152
52 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 7 6 70 112
53 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 6 6 75 111
54 3 K4CNW Jack 2961T SC 7 7 55 104
54 3 W4CUX Bill 5497T GA 7 7 55 104
56 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 7 6 45 87
56 3 N9GGE John 2886 IL 7 6 45 87
58 3 N3EIN Matt 6742 PA 6 6 50 86
59 3 WDØECO Mitch 6893 MO 4 4 65 81
60 3 K7TKT Brian 6695 ID 7 6 35 77
61 3 AA9L Rich 1226 WI 6 6 40 76
61 3 N2QFD Mal 4045 NY 6 6 40 76
61 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 6 6 40 76
64 3 K4SC Chuck 6669 AZ 6 5 45 75
64 3 W9HLY Vern 6672 IN 5 4 55 75
66 3 KCØRSX Len 14 MN 6 4 35 59
67 3 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 4 4 40 56
68 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 6 5 15 45
69 3 K7SDW Greg 6224 CA 4 4 25 41
69 3 KD5MMM Phil 4209C TX 4 4 25 41
71 3 AB8XG Ken 6706 OH 5 5 15 40
72 3 N5KIP Dick 3755T LA 3 3 30 39
73 3 K4JPN Steve 2402T GA 4 4 20 36
73 3 WA4WLI Bob 6007 AL 4 4 20 36
75 3 N1FJ Frandy 6937 MA 3 3 25 34
76 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 2 2 20 24
76 3 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 3 3 15 24
76 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 2 2 20 24
79 3 K7FEST Allen 6008 WA 1 1 10 11
79 3 KI4WXI Michael 6930 TN 1 1 10 11
79 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 1 1 10 11
82 3 K4DEY Al 3935 AL 1 1 5 6
1 4 K2JVB Dave 6917 NY 31 24 220 964
2 4 N6WK Gordon 3T CA 10 9 55 145
3 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229C VT 7 7 60 109
4 4 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 8 8 30 94

Sprint Stats

Number of participants by state..
AK 1 AL 4 AR 0 AZ 3 CA 5 CO 1 CT 0 DE 0 FL 2 GA 4
HI 0 IA 0 ID 1 IL 3 IN 4 KS 0 KY 1 LA 1 MA 4 MD 4
ME 1 MI 2 MN 2 MO 7 MS 1 MT 1 NC 2 ND 0 NE 1 NH 0
NJ 3 NM 0 NV 1 NY 8 OH 6 OK 2 OR 1 PA 4 RI 0 SC 1
SD 0 TX 6 TN 4 UT 0 VA 0 VT 1 WA 3 WI 2 WV 1 WY 0

State with most participants: NY 8
Total USA participants: 98
Total non-USA participants: 4

Number of QSOs by state..
AK 8 AL 58 AR 0 AZ 42 CA 46 CO 43 CT 0 DE 0 FL 15 GA 42
HI 0 IA 0 ID 7 IL 39 IN 69 KS 0 KY 11 LA 3 MA 57 MD 77
ME 7 MI 22 MN 17 MO 97 MS 6 MT 1 NC 30 ND 0 NE 34 NH 0
NJ 56 NM 0 NV 43 NY 133 OH 91 OK 31 OR 5 PA 64 RI 0 SC 7
SD 0 TX 57 TN 22 UT 0 VA 0 VT 7 WA 58 WI 36 WV 24 WY 0

State with most QSOs: NY 133
Total QSOs with one or more USA operators: 1365
Total QSOs with one or more non-USA operators: 65

Countries Represented in This Sprint
Canada, USA

Soapbox

WA1AR Operated by: Alan, 4079T from MA

Short night. Late start and fell asleep at the key at the end.
CUL Alan


WB8SDA Operated by: Carmen, 2339 from OH

Started out on a blistering 10 qso's per hour then it died and got two more for a total of
4 contacts for my hour and 12 minutes...haha...had a great time. Lots of stations on top
of each other tonight. Always a fun time. Hope to see you next month


AB8FJ Operated by: Ted, 62C from OH

Rig used was my Ten-Tec Argonaut II at 5W output to the end-fed random wire.
Key used was my Bencher RJ-2.


NØTA Operated by: John, 2826T from CO

Nice evening. Trying out a new antenna (W5YI Mystern Ant) and I seemed to work more New
England than before; however, I didn't work anyone in California!! 20m was hot the first
hour, 40m seemed a bit slow, and no one was on 80m that I could hear. Tnx for the Q's!
Running a K3 with K2RFP's Sprint Logger.


WA4WLI Operated by: Bob, 6007 from AL

Got in late. Lots of QRN, but lots of fun. Thanks.


KW4JS Operated by: John, 4800 from TN

Thank you to all I worked. I enjoyed each QSO. Rig: Elecraft K2 at 5 Watts into a
vertical oriented one wavelength 80 meter loop.
73,
John, KW4JS


K3NCO Operated by: Marc, 6144T from MD

Well, too many things happening - didn't even get on for an hour!


WØSZV Operated by: Eldon, 4999T from MO

Lots of storms in area but got in a few all on 20m but 1. getting ready for the wes next


NV9X Operated by: Jim, 1358T from IL

What a great way to spend a couple of hours on a warm weeknight. Not a lot of Q's, but some
new ones. TU to all my contacts, fer putting up with me. SKCC is the best. Looking forward
to WES.


WA2JSG Operated by: Curt, 3018T from NJ

Nice conditions on 40m, so stayed there for the entire time. Nice to work Russ K0LUW (had
to wait in line for him hi hi) whom I met in Dayton earlier this year.
Rig hr: Icom IC7000, 45 watts to a Butternut vertical elevated 12ft above ground.



WAØBGV Operated by: Slim, 5465T from MO

Had the best conditions on 20 meters. Then went to 40 when that dried up and found lots
of static. Was able to snag a few between the crshes. Did not hear or work any of my MO
friends this time. Did work my friend Jerry, K2PAY(again) . Jerry! We're gonna have to
keep metting this way! Hi 73 de Slim (Wa0BGV)


VA5LF Operated by: Sean, 4507T from SK

Well, that was fun! I got to run a few pileups on 20 which is quite fun. 40 was a bust
here, only 1 QSO. Still, managed 31 QSOs which is good. Sorry to anyone I missed. Looking
forward to the August WES so I can do it all again. 73 for now! Sean


KØLUW Operated by: Russ, 1702T from NE

Nice sprint tonight - lots of participation. Hope everyone had a good time like I did.


KI4WXI Operated by: Michael, 6930 from TN

I had just got back from football practice when I started. 20 minuets left. Thanks Red for
my first SKCC contact.

73,
Mike, KI4WXI


K1PUB Operated by: Chas, 4101T from MA

First sprint I've done in several months. 20 M sounded dead so I started off on 40 M,
which was pretty busy. Checked 20M about 0120Z and it had come to life, so I spent the
rest of the sprint there. Worked several west coast stations, but very surprised to work
AF2Z in NJ. Weird propagation.

73, Charlie (Chas)


W9CC Operated by: Larry, 469T from IN

20M was not so hot, but 40M seemed very good except for the QRN of which there was
plenty. Lots of fun. This was my first time using QRP. TNX for the QSO's guys! 73!
Now to try and get some QSL's, please.


WA1LWS Operated by: Hans, 1933T from MD

Sat down at the radio and heard no signals. My antenna had fallen. Took me 25 minutes
to get the ladder out, climb up on the roof, and re-attach the wire. I usually call CQ,
but this time it was all S&P. Bands here in Maryland were noisy, but not too bad. Its
been a lot worse recently on other days. All in all, a good sprint. Thanks everyone.


W3RT Operated by: Red, 3237T from PA

Had some good fun with this SKS! Started out on 20m, then to 40m. Ran some q's on 7.111
and made a pretty good tally.
Used Dick's logging program for 95f the q's...now to get it to print!
Station was the '940 at 85 watts & used the Annie and the Flameproof for most of the
contacts. Great to see so many newer SKCC memebers. Lots of good to great fists on the
air tonight. Hope to get on more often. Thanks to all that was able to work with me.

73, Red, W3RT in PA. SKCC 3237T


WA5VQM Operated by: Mark, 58T from TX

A lot of thunderstorms in the area made it a challenge but it was still fun. Nice to work
some new folks as well as familiar friends. Made contacts on 20 & 40, including up in the
40M novice band. Tried 15 but heard nothing. 80 was just too noisy to be useful. Looking
forward to the next one. 73, Mark



WØMSM Operated by: Mark, 6585C from MO

Great sprint tonite...20m was gud with just a little qsb..Hans WA1LWS came back at S9+ then
10 seconds later in the noise,but we made it Hans! Sat on 1 freq. and called cq all 2
hrs on 20m..thanks for all the replies..tried out a new(to me) rig.An old ts820s used my
navy flameproof and a half square ant. for 20....love the smell of warm final tubes HIHI..
Sean,VA5LF came back at the last call with one minute left..Tnx Sean,glad you had a great
time as special station tonite...also glad to work new member #6937 Frandy N1FJ,welcome!!
Thanks again to everyone for another fun sprint! C U next time Mark W0MSM



K6CSL Operated by: Bert, 4486 from CA

2010 SKCC Sprint
07/28/10 K6CSL worked-------tx---rxname-------rx----------------rx#
20m CW 07/28/10 0054 HL5NLQ CA KANG HL 5139
20m CW 07/28/10 0108 WA0BGV CA SLIM MO 5465T
20m CW 07/28/10 0150 KK7S CA CHAD WA 6730C



K1NV Operated by: Jon, 2609T from NV

I spent the whole Sprint on 20M since conditions were pretty good and the noise minimal.
Nothing was heard on 15M this time. My first QSO at 0000Z was with K5YQF, Cecil, in TX.
Propagation to the midwest from Nevada was good and i even had a QSO with non-member
K0HL/M in ND. Ken would be a welcome addition to SKCC for the W.A.S. seekers. K4FP,
Sandy in FL, and I tried to fit in a final QSO at the bell but ran out of time. See you
next Sprint, Sandy!

I moved along at a pretty good pace, but missed some weak callers due to adjacent QRM as
the band changed. I try to dig out the QRP stations, but it is sometimes difficult. New
England was coming through quite well in the last hour with WA1NTA, KO1U, N1FJ, and K1PUB
(all in MA) making it into the log. Canadians worked were VE3HNE, Walt, and VE5BCS, Harold.


K4FP Operated by: Sandy, 6761 from FL

Lots of QRM tonight


NØUMP Operated by: Bill, 659T from MO

Stayed on 40 meters most of the time and it was noisy but there was some good signals
being heard. Went up to 20 meters to work W0MSM. Needed to check his AGC out...A fairly
close neighbor...HI...I had a great time...73 from the metropolis of Garden City,
MO...Bill 659T



KK7S Operated by: Chad, 6730C from WA

Ouch! 30 QSOs in the 1st hour but only 12 in the 2nd. It seemed like everyone left 20m,
but I couldn't break through on 40m. Lots of fun anyway. See you all next time.


K9ZMD/6 Operated by: Gary, 891T from CA

I started 30 minutes late because of CRS syndrome, but a full two hours might actually
have been too much fun for this OF. Signals were good on 20 meters, so I just stayed
there to work a bunch of old friends and make some new ones. The true highlight, though,
was getting to say thanks on-the-air to NT9K for the purty pump key I enjoy using so much.

73 to all, and see you next time.

Gary, K9ZMD/6
Palmdale, CA






W7GVE Operated by: Ed, 729T from AZ

Late start-- but still enjoyed it--- there are sure so nice sounding fists out there.


NØUYN Operated by: Dennis, 5753 from MO

Rough going the first hour--nobody was answering my calls. The second hour was better.
Thanks to Jon K1NV for NV and new nr. Also thanks to Don N7EF, Roger K3TM, and Jay W9LW
for new numbers. Only 5 more and I'll have a C. Good to work Sean VA5LF on 20 meters and
Tom KU9RK and Gene K8EE on 40. 73.


WA9VEE Operated by: Wayne, 4844C from WI

Nice busy sprint


KA2KGP Operated by: Tom, 1494C from NY

Well, 80 m. was closed down & nailed shut by QRN here in WNY. A few QSO's made on 40 m.
but most on 20 m. A nice sprint, CU all next time. 73


WB8ENE Operated by: Art, 3773T from OH

Nice strong signals on 40, which is where I spent most of my time. Thanks for the
contacts. See you in the WES. 73, Art


N1FJ Operated by: Frandy, 6937 from MA

First time using a straight key in decades! The Speed-X I used was my key in 1952. Contest was fun, members
welcoming, and a consolation after bombing out in the QRP Fox Hunt.


KQ1P Operated by: John, 5068 from ME

Good conditions, worked several new members- great to see SKCC continue to grow. 73.


WB5UAA Operated by: Guy, 6711 from TX

My appologies for uncompleted QSOs due to QSB and QRM. I look forward to next month.
Guy, WB5UAA


VE3FUJ Operated by: Brion, 4936C from ON

I started out on 20 but didn't do so very well, so I switched to 40 after about 1/2 hr and
did much better there. I enjoyed this Sprint and thanks to that pulled my week signal out
of the mud. See you all in the next Sprint VE3FUJ Brion


W4TMW Operated by: Tom, 6184 from GA

I started off on 40 but it was rather crowded along with persistant QRN, so went to 20.
However, after losing 2 Q's in a row due to severe (deep and prolongeed)QSB, I realized
why everyone was on 40.... :0), so I went back to 40 and stayed there for the rest of the
SKS.

Larry(W9CC), tnx for the qso, I know it was past the cutoff time but I really needed the
contact for my Tribune....getting close now.

Another Grrreat SKCC event, I really enjoyed it!

73




KE5YUM Operated by: Terry, 5173T from OK

Resubmittal. I was not aware that I worked the Special SKCC member. Thanks. Terry


N2JNZ Operated by: George, 2836T from NY

Had a fun time again !!! First half hour calling CQ got 14 Qs !!! Then S+P for a while.
Worked a lot of new people and some old buds. Great fists all over the bands !! Great to
work Rick , K0KEX !! And this time Randy , KB4QQJ we couldnt miss ...hehe !!! Best of all
at 0159 I got to work Gordon , N6WK , one of my bestest buddies !! Snuck that one in in
the nick of time !!! Rig here a Kenwood TS 930s , 100 watts to a ZeroFive 40 meter
monoband vertical with 60 radials. Thanks all to the greatest bunch of ops I know !!!!


VE5BCS Operated by: Harold, 3946C from SK

the contest was fun and the band got better as it when on. tnx to all. cul 73


K5UI Operated by: Jim, 2980 from TX

First time in over a year I have actually remembered the Sprint and did not have a work-
related teleconference during the event. Good sigs, especially on 20M. Worked a lot of
6000's, including several Centurions and Tribunes. Need to get my own act in gear. Lots
of fun. Kenwood TS-940S 100w to ground-mounted 6BTV vertical, Vibroplex Deluxe bug
(mercifully equipped with Bug-Tamer!).


WA5BUC Operated by: Fred, 6692 from TX

40 was busy -- just had problems getting someone to come back to my call. Answered one CQ
from W4HEX/M. Found out he was not in the contest but had a 30 minute QSO. Then worked
K3TM and KB2RAW. Still, always fun to pound the brass. Rig: FT-817 at 5 watts to a 40
meter EFHWA. 72's and 73's to all. Fred - WA5BUC


W3NP Operated by: Dave, 3182T from WV

After listening on 20 a bit before the sprint began and not hearing much I did the entire
thing on 40. I thought it would be neat to run my Century 22 at 5 watts but 5 qso's into
the event I quickly found out that the direct conversion receiver with each signal heard
on both sides of zero beat was a bit too much even for its rather effective filter so I
switched to the little Argonaut 515 and 208A filter shown in the background of the picture
and finished up with that. The little Century is fun for a little laid back CW, but for a
"contest" type event it showed how much SKCC activity really was on the band - a lot!! 40
was full of SKS activity, even up in the 7115 area of the band. Used my Vibroplex
Presentation bug and had a great time. The fastest 2 hours of the month!!

Ten Tec Century 22 and Argonaut 515 with Vibroplex Presentation Bug


K7FEST Operated by: Allen, 6008 from WA

My first SKS in which I actually worked someone! Turns out the station was only 3.5 miles
away. Had fun and hope to do a little better next time. 73, Allen


K2RFP Operated by: Dick, 2099T from NY

I went to a community concert featuring a tribute to Rod Stewart. Pretty good but
sneaked out early to play a little radio. Got in the last 20 minutes of the sprint.

Until next time, 73.



N2QFD Operated by: Mal, 4045 from NY

Started Sprint with a great QSO wid Bruce W1WQG, talked him out, then moved on for the
points. Found out quickly that there was blood in the water and had to use my filter.
Seemed like all civility was lost below 7.100Mhz! But again a fantastic nite and a great
time at the Cootie Key. Last QSO was wid HANS WA1LWS, Sri that one land call sign threw
me! TNX all.

My HB Cootie in action again


KØKEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

K0KEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

Another SKS in the log, got a late start but had some very nice QSO's. 40M was noisy
here but some good signals from the east & north. I had a friend looking on while I
was at the key...I took time to explain what each QSO was about...when I heard N2JNZ
that was a bonus, Thanks George...in the last 1/2 hour we tried 80M and worked N8AMM,
thanks, Don for the two bands tonight and thanks to all for a nice Sprint event.
73 Rick
p.s. my friend shows an interest in ham radio...will keep working on that.



K4DEY Operated by: Al, 3935 from AL

Thanks to Hank, KC3QU for my first SKS contact. Al, K4DEY


N4QLB Operated by: Michael, 6650T from AL

Must have had a direct path to Oklahoma when SKS started. Worked three in a row on 20
meters. K5DP,N5ZV and KE5YUM
Notable signals to my location were W9SAY, IL and W5KDM, MS.
QRN on 40 meters was difficult. This was my 91st day since making my first ever CW QSO.
Love this mode and SKCC. Going to add a bug and a sideswipper to my arsenal soon. Thanks to
all that participated and look for me on the spot page. I still need DE to finish my all
band SKCC WAS.
Also, check out my other favorite mode at www.feldhellclub.org We also have monthly 2 hr
sprints.



N8BB Operated by: Werner, 5433T from MI

Too many things going on and just not in the mindset of any radio stuff. Hate when that
happens but certainly the hot weather has an effect on me. Tnx to the 4 I did work and I
will return with a vengance later this year, Just had to get a log in and keep the
activity going even if for a little score,hi.


KE7YTE Operated by: Tom, 6447 from AZ

I fired up the flagpole first with 5w but no luck tonight so cranked it up to 100w and
then was able to work 20M just fine. Thanks for the fun.


KB4QQJ Operated by: Randy, 3508T from NC

Wow, bands were great! I heard Gordon but never could make the contact. Ran my 817 at 1
watt into a portable/qrp OCF dipole I've been working on. A 4:1-1:1 switchable balun
allows operation on 40/20/15/ and 10 meters with no tuner. Used the Minute Man portable
for the entire event.
I'm enjoying the surge in homebrewed "Trail Friendly" equipment and operators. Strongest
signal was Dave, K2JVB at 60 over!! Watch out Bert, Dave was shaking the east coat
mountains hi hi. Dave was also the highest SKCC number I've worked to date. Number 6917.
Can't believe SKCC has grown that much. A fine group we have here. Hope to see you all in
the next sprint, be it Mystery or WES. 73, Randy_KB4QQJ


The Minute Man will be available VERY soon. No color YET :-)


KK5NA Operated by: Joe, 1923T from TX

It was a bit noisy here with local storms and I was only able to get on for part of the
Sprint...but as always I had fun. Thanks for pulling me out guys.
Rig K3 and Antenna EDZ.


KE4KY Operated by: Glenn, 2622T from KY

Wish I would have had more time....new puppy in the house....and the XYL was gone.

Good time though!!!


AF3Z Operated by: Jim, 3034C from PA

Thanks to everyone. It was good to get back in the SKS this month. 20M & 40M worked well for me here in PA.


AA9L Operated by: Rich, 1226 from WI

My first SKCC Sprint. Guess I need more practice with the Vibroplex. Better luck next
time.


K3MSB Operated by: Mark, 5965C from PA

Had fun as usual. Picked up VT (KB1ODO) and CO (N0TA) for my SKCC WAS. During the
sprint I had a rag chew with John KL2AX in Craig AK on 20M; he wasn't in the sprint, but
he was running a bug of some kind. I was banging away as usual with my J-38 and tube gear.


WB4OFT Operated by: John, 958 from NC

This my first SKS. Score not that high but you've got to start somewhere. Got 16 new
numbers toward my SKCC awards though. Looking forward to more SKS and WES.


K4CNW Operated by: Jack, 2961T from SC

Only able to make a few QSO's due to having heavy thunderstorms during the first hour and
then again the last half hour of the sprint. It was nice to meet a few members for the
first time. Hope conditions will be better next month.




K4SC Operated by: Chuck, 6669 from AZ

MY FIRST SPRINT. ENJOYED IT AND WILL BE ON AGAIN NEXT MONTH!


KA1XC Operated by: John, 5188T from MA

I was out for most of the sprint but I was able to make the last half hour. I made 4
QSO's on 20M then switched to 40M for two more. The last QSO was with Ken WI1B #6866 who
is in my town of Andover, MA (only about a mile away from me, 599+30!) and is new to
SKCC. After SKS we continued our CW QSO for another 45 minutes. Welcome Ken!


K4JPN Operated by: Steve, 2402T from GA

Conditions seemed pretty good, but then a local thunderstorm came on and needed to
disconnect antennas and shut down computer, after only 16 minutes on the Sprint. Oh,
well wait till next month. 73, Steve K4JPN


W2DEC Operated by: Urb, 6668T from NJ

Highlight of the event was working Gordon N6WK SKCC # 3, my lowest number yet.

Programmed by K2RFP. VID: 1.01.426
Updated: August 27, 2010 0522 UTC
Sprint Manager: Dave - KI6BHB