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Sprint Date: September 26, 2012





Information: SKS Homepage
Number of participants: 96
         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
1 3 K3TM Roger 5016 MD 56 28 370 1938
2 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 51 31 340 1921
3 3 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 52 24 325 1573
4 3 NØTA John 2826T CO 49 25 315 1540
5 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 48 24 365 1517
6 2 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 32 24 260 1028
7 3 N3PDT Doug 6861T MO 34 23 215 997
8 3 W7CQW Quint 4347T ID 33 24 200 992
9 3 WA5AFD Gerald 8150T OK 31 23 210 923
10 3 W4HAY Frank 678T TN 31 20 260 880
11 3 KU9RK Tom 4071C IN 28 20 220 780
12 3 K1PUB Chas 4101T MA 28 20 215 775
13 3 KKØI Jack 2370T WI 29 20 180 760
14 2 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 28 19 215 747
15 3 K7IFG Ken 4694T OR 27 17 205 664
16 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519T MO 27 19 145 658
17 2 K3MSB Mark 5965T PA 25 19 165 640
18 3 KD2JC Joe 710T NJ 26 16 205 621
19 3 WDØECO Mitch 6893T MO 24 18 180 612
20 3 K8JD John 1395T MI 27 17 110 569
21 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 19 18 155 497
22 4 K8TEZ Larry 8426T OH 21 16 140 476
23 3 AJ4SB Rob 5552T FL 21 12 185 437
24 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936T On 19 15 125 410
25 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 18 13 170 404
26 2 VE5SG Garry 6154T Sk 19 14 135 401
27 3 W1EJ Ed 1594T CA 19 14 130 396
28 3 K1NV Jon 2609T WI 18 16 105 393
29 3 KP4SJ Pablo 8843T Puerto Rico 17 15 130 385
30 3 PS7HD Nathan 8094C Brazil 17 14 110 348
31 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 16 13 125 333
32 3 W4IO Dan 2026 TN 16 12 130 322
33 3 K1LEE Lee 7246C CT 15 10 135 285
34 2 WBØPYF Ray 5169T MO 15 11 110 275
35 3 KF7DS Don 8281C OR 14 12 105 273
36 3 N8ECC Alan 8302T OH 13 12 105 261
37 3 KIØI Mark 6585T MO 26 7 55 237
38 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 12 10 115 235
39 2 W4CUX Bill 5497T GA 13 10 90 220
39 3 N3ADF Jim 6459T MD 14 10 80 220
39 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 25 6 70 220
42 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 14 13 30 212
43 3 N3EIN Matt 6742T PA 10 10 85 185
44 3 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 11 9 85 184
45 3 K7ZYV Carl 205 MS 12 9 75 183
46 3 N5RDN Rob 406C TX 11 9 80 179
47 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 10 9 80 170
48 2 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 10 9 70 160
48 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 10 9 70 160
50 4 W8VN Dennis 3141T MI 10 8 75 155
51 3 KG9HV John 2602C IN 10 8 70 150
52 3 W6FPS Ron 2126 CA 9 8 60 132
53 2 W9CC Larry 469T IN 8 8 65 129
54 2 NA4O Mark 5045C GA 9 7 65 128
54 3 K2DEP Steve 9273T MD 9 7 65 128
56 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753T MO 9 7 55 118
57 2 VE7KBN Ken 5533T Bc 8 5 70 110
58 3 W9SAY Chas 1158T IL 7 7 60 109
59 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 22 3 40 106
60 3 KE5SBZ Ed 6131 TX 8 8 40 104
61 2 K4NVJ Joe 393T AL 7 7 50 99
62 3 KB4DXV Jim 7093 AZ 8 6 50 98
63 2 WX4RM Ron 8064C NC 7 6 55 97
64 3 K5BZH Jim 447T TX 6 6 60 96
65 2 KB1UOH Charlie 7560C CT 7 7 45 94
66 3 KC2FOL Rich 9378 NY 6 6 50 86
67 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 6 5 55 85
68 2 WA1VIL Greg 443T MA 6 6 45 81
68 3 VE1PVH Paul 7728 Ns 6 6 45 81
70 2 K7HAP Hap 7112T VA 6 5 50 80
71 3 N8QY John 1628 OH 6 6 40 76
72 3 N4JD John 7904 NC 5 5 50 75
73 3 K7JBQ Bill 456 CA 6 5 35 65
74 3 KE3O Bill 9282 MD 5 5 35 60
74 3 N5ZV Volley 5353T OK 6 5 30 60
76 3 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 5 5 30 55
77 1 W2HWW Tony 4488T NJ 4 3 40 52
78 3 W8BFX Dennis 7765T WA 4 4 35 51
79 3 WD5ABC Kerry 12 TX 4 4 30 46
80 3 WØDE Stu 7400 MO 15 1 30 45
81 2 KJ4LEN Ray 6956 FL 3 3 30 39
82 2 VA2FDT Szabi 9505 Qc 3 3 25 34
82 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 3 3 25 34
84 3 KB1NHV Art 2775T VT 4 4 15 31
85 3 KU4GW Cliff 652 NC 3 3 20 29
86 1 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 2 2 20 24
86 2 NU7T Steve 793 NV 3 3 15 24
88 2 KG9HM Steve 8759 IN 2 2 10 14
89 3 NN4K Vaden 9575 GA 4 2 5 13
90 2 VE5CUL Brian 1672T Sk 2 1 10 12
91 3 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 1 1 10 11
92 3 WB2UWU Finn 1708 NY 1 1 5 6
93 2 K5TEB Terry 6835 MS 1 1 0 1
93 3 VE7LAJ Andy 6611T Bc 1 1 0 1
95 3 KE5YUM Terry 5173T OK 0 0 0 0
95 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 0 0 0 0

Results by Category and Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's S/P/C Bonus Score
1 1 W2HWW Tony 4488T NJ 4 3 40 52
2 1 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 2 2 20 24
1 2 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 32 24 260 1028
2 2 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 28 19 215 747
3 2 K3MSB Mark 5965T PA 25 19 165 640
4 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936T On 19 15 125 410
5 2 VE5SG Garry 6154T Sk 19 14 135 401
6 2 WBØPYF Ray 5169T MO 15 11 110 275
7 2 W4CUX Bill 5497T GA 13 10 90 220
8 2 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 10 9 70 160
9 2 W9CC Larry 469T IN 8 8 65 129
10 2 NA4O Mark 5045C GA 9 7 65 128
11 2 VE7KBN Ken 5533T Bc 8 5 70 110
12 2 K4NVJ Joe 393T AL 7 7 50 99
13 2 WX4RM Ron 8064C NC 7 6 55 97
14 2 KB1UOH Charlie 7560C CT 7 7 45 94
15 2 WA1VIL Greg 443T MA 6 6 45 81
16 2 K7HAP Hap 7112T VA 6 5 50 80
17 2 KJ4LEN Ray 6956 FL 3 3 30 39
18 2 VA2FDT Szabi 9505 Qc 3 3 25 34
19 2 NU7T Steve 793 NV 3 3 15 24
20 2 KG9HM Steve 8759 IN 2 2 10 14
21 2 VE5CUL Brian 1672T Sk 2 1 10 12
22 2 K5TEB Terry 6835 MS 1 1 0 1
1 3 K3TM Roger 5016 MD 56 28 370 1938
2 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 51 31 340 1921
3 3 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 52 24 325 1573
4 3 NØTA John 2826T CO 49 25 315 1540
5 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 48 24 365 1517
6 3 N3PDT Doug 6861T MO 34 23 215 997
7 3 W7CQW Quint 4347T ID 33 24 200 992
8 3 WA5AFD Gerald 8150T OK 31 23 210 923
9 3 W4HAY Frank 678T TN 31 20 260 880
10 3 KU9RK Tom 4071C IN 28 20 220 780
11 3 K1PUB Chas 4101T MA 28 20 215 775
12 3 KKØI Jack 2370T WI 29 20 180 760
13 3 K7IFG Ken 4694T OR 27 17 205 664
14 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519T MO 27 19 145 658
15 3 KD2JC Joe 710T NJ 26 16 205 621
16 3 WDØECO Mitch 6893T MO 24 18 180 612
17 3 K8JD John 1395T MI 27 17 110 569
18 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 19 18 155 497
19 3 AJ4SB Rob 5552T FL 21 12 185 437
20 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 18 13 170 404
21 3 W1EJ Ed 1594T CA 19 14 130 396
22 3 K1NV Jon 2609T WI 18 16 105 393
23 3 KP4SJ Pablo 8843T Puerto Rico 17 15 130 385
24 3 PS7HD Nathan 8094C Brazil 17 14 110 348
25 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 16 13 125 333
26 3 W4IO Dan 2026 TN 16 12 130 322
27 3 K1LEE Lee 7246C CT 15 10 135 285
28 3 KF7DS Don 8281C OR 14 12 105 273
29 3 N8ECC Alan 8302T OH 13 12 105 261
30 3 KIØI Mark 6585T MO 26 7 55 237
31 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 12 10 115 235
32 3 N3ADF Jim 6459T MD 14 10 80 220
32 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 25 6 70 220
33 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 14 13 30 212
34 3 N3EIN Matt 6742T PA 10 10 85 185
35 3 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 11 9 85 184
36 3 K7ZYV Carl 205 MS 12 9 75 183
37 3 N5RDN Rob 406C TX 11 9 80 179
38 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 10 9 80 170
39 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 10 9 70 160
40 3 KG9HV John 2602C IN 10 8 70 150
41 3 W6FPS Ron 2126 CA 9 8 60 132
42 3 K2DEP Steve 9273T MD 9 7 65 128
43 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753T MO 9 7 55 118
44 3 W9SAY Chas 1158T IL 7 7 60 109
45 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 22 3 40 106
46 3 KE5SBZ Ed 6131 TX 8 8 40 104
47 3 KB4DXV Jim 7093 AZ 8 6 50 98
48 3 K5BZH Jim 447T TX 6 6 60 96
49 3 KC2FOL Rich 9378 NY 6 6 50 86
50 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 6 5 55 85
51 3 VE1PVH Paul 7728 Ns 6 6 45 81
52 3 N8QY John 1628 OH 6 6 40 76
53 3 N4JD John 7904 NC 5 5 50 75
54 3 K7JBQ Bill 456 CA 6 5 35 65
55 3 KE3O Bill 9282 MD 5 5 35 60
55 3 N5ZV Volley 5353T OK 6 5 30 60
56 3 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 5 5 30 55
57 3 W8BFX Dennis 7765T WA 4 4 35 51
58 3 WD5ABC Kerry 12 TX 4 4 30 46
59 3 WØDE Stu 7400 MO 15 1 30 45
60 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 3 3 25 34
61 3 KB1NHV Art 2775T VT 4 4 15 31
62 3 KU4GW Cliff 652 NC 3 3 20 29
63 3 NN4K Vaden 9575 GA 4 2 5 13
64 3 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 1 1 10 11
65 3 WB2UWU Finn 1708 NY 1 1 5 6
66 3 VE7LAJ Andy 6611T Bc 1 1 0 1
67 3 KE5YUM Terry 5173T OK 0 0 0 0
67 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 0 0 0 0
1 4 K8TEZ Larry 8426T OH 21 16 140 476
2 4 W8VN Dennis 3141T MI 10 8 75 155

Sprint Stats

Number of participants by state..
AK 1 AL 1 AR 0 AZ 2 CA 3 CO 1 CT 2 DE 0 FL 2 GA 3
HI 0 IA 0 ID 1 IL 2 IN 4 KS 0 KY 0 LA 0 MA 4 MD 5
ME 0 MI 3 MN 0 MO 11 MS 2 MT 0 NC 4 ND 0 NE 1 NH 0
NJ 4 NM 0 NV 1 NY 5 OH 3 OK 4 OR 2 PA 2 RI 0 SC 0
SD 0 TX 5 TN 2 UT 0 VA 1 VT 1 WA 2 WI 2 WV 1 WY 0

State with most participants: MO 11
Total USA participants: 87
Total non-USA participants: 9

Number of QSOs by state..
AK 1 AL 7 AR 0 AZ 56 CA 34 CO 49 CT 22 DE 0 FL 24 GA 26
HI 0 IA 0 ID 33 IL 17 IN 48 KS 0 KY 0 LA 0 MA 47 MD 103
ME 0 MI 39 MN 0 MO 209 MS 13 MT 0 NC 43 ND 0 NE 51 NH 0
NJ 64 NM 0 NV 3 NY 36 OH 40 OK 43 OR 41 PA 35 RI 0 SC 0
SD 0 TX 40 TN 47 UT 0 VA 6 VT 4 WA 56 WI 47 WV 32 WY 0

State with most QSOs: MO 209
Total QSOs with one or more USA operators: 1316
Total QSOs with one or more non-USA operators: 92

Countries Represented in This Sprint
Brazil, Canada, Puerto Rico, USA

Soapbox

AJ4SB Operated by: Rob

Haven't had time to work a sprint in awhile. It ws a lot of fun.


WA1AR Operated by: Alan

Bands seemed extra noisy tonight.
The local was Greg WA1VIL up the road a bit and DX was W7OM in Seattle WA


KG9HM Operated by: Steve

Rough time tonight, but still a fine challenge. Would like to see some more folks around 7114, maybe for QRS?


KJ4LEN Operated by: Ray

2 contacts on 20m and 1 on 40m. I ran my Kenwood TS130V at 4W into a fan dipole at 40 ft. I used my circa 1979 Radio Shack straight key. See everyone next time. Ray


W1EJ Operated by: Ed

ONE ON 10m ONE ON 15 THEN THE REST ON 20m. fUN AS USUAL.


N5RDN Operated by: Rob

40m ruff! Sri Doug(N3PDT)thanks for trying on 20m. Always have fun. Thanks SKCC!


NØTA Operated by: John

First hour on 20m was nice; second hour on 40m was a struggle. Did check out 15m briefly at 01z - no joy. Thanks for the Q's. K3, vertical, K2RFP springlogger.


WA5AFD Operated by: Gerald

Hello to all. Enjoyed the sprint. Spent most of the time on 20 mtrs and enjoyed every qso. Thanks to all who gave me a call or a call back. TS 850s at 100 watts with straight key and Mosley TA 33 jr yagi. 73


KC2FOL Operated by: Rich

Thanks to the ops, managers and codesmiths for a very pleasant contest.


WDØECO Operated by: Mitch

10 and 15 were open but not much activity but did get K6JF and K7IFG on both. Even worked Rick, K0KEX, on 15.

Mainly just S&P jumping around the bands. Always a fun event.

K3 100 watts, tribander and wires, Navy FlameProof Key


WD5ABC Operated by: Kerry

I had a little excitement, the piece of brass tubing I use to slow down my bug came off and I went from 16wpm to about 35 for a second. I made sure it was in place securely then continued so I apologize to K1NV for the strange fist. I only had a few minutes but it was fun as always! Next time I'll make sure the brass tube is on the end of the bug properly before I get started.


WA2JSG Operated by: Curt

Nice sprint. Got my old IC-706 from the closet and ran 50 watts to my Butternut Vertical (elevated). Key was my big ole English Kent Straight Key.
Really good to hear and work my old buddy Dennis WD9DWE after a long absence. Also heard W1AW with a SKCC number (nice), but didn't work them. Did manage to contact PS7HD in Brazil.
See y'all next month!



WØYZZ Operated by: Dave

I have been a regular on WES but this is my first Sprint had a Blast CU next month David Mollus W0YZZ 5519T


N8QY Operated by: John

Got in late but had fun


KKØI Operated by: Jack

It was a fine evening on 40 meters tonight. Stuck around the old novice portion doing some QRS. I tried a few minutes on 80 meters, but without any success. Thanks for all the contacts folks. Hope to see you all next event. 73, jack


KB4QQJ Operated by: Randy

Bands were loud tonight. Strong signals from everybody, and it seemed no one was having a problem hearing me, even over the digital signal that jumped in the mix for a while. Nice Surprise was working a new to me DX station.
Thanks Nathan, PS7HD. Strongest signal was W4HAY out of TN at 40 over.
Heard an old friend, WD9DWE Dennis. That was great to hear you back on the air om.
Special Thanks to Dave, KI6BHB for keeping the SKS going. Since I retired I don't get to play as often as I use to, go figure, but always a pleasure Dave, Thank You.

Rig = KX3 #085 at 3 to 5 watts
Ant = doublet at 33 feet
Key = newly acquired Hi-Mound Deluxe 803

73 for now,
Randy_KB4QQJ


KØLUW Operated by: Russ

20m was in pretty good shape but because of a storm system running from Kansas, thru Missouri, 40m was very noisy. It was difficult to hear the QRP stations. Had a good time.


K8TEZ Operated by: Larry

was able to work 16 states all on 40 tonight but QRN was terrible. Longest contact tonight was Nate PS7HD in Natal, Brazil (skcc 8094C) many tnx Nate.. and NG7Z in WA tnx Paul for 802T . Rig tonight Yaesu FT 1K Mark V and amp running at 600 Watts out & Antenna was 110 ft end fed Vee with gnd counterpoise & tuner was Dentron MT 3000. Thanks everyone for all the calls & I apologize to the stations calling I could not pull thru the QRN tonight..See everyone next month...73's Larry

Gold base Vibro Keyer


N3EIN Operated by: Matt

Good conditions in PA. Ken K7IFG in OR was my single 15 meter contact. Thanks Gerald WA5AFD in OK on 20 meters, I don't often get "UR BOOMING!" remarks with the Century 21...that made my day! 40 meters was a bit crowded for my filters, but OH and WI are always reliable, thanks Gene and Jack. Nothing on 10 or 80 meters, but a great night for radio!
N3EIN in PA - Ten-Tec C21/G5RV Lite/Skcc Key


W4HAY Operated by: Frank

Great time using the J-38 I bought back in '53 for a buck. 15 and 20 were great, QRN on 40 brutal, and 80 useless here.


W7GVE Operated by: Ed

Great fun as always-- I went to 40 with 30 mins to go hoping to catch a CA stn--it was a mass of noise, so I went back to 20 and immediately worked 2 CA stnshi hi--- Nice turnout it seems as tho the level of operators is getting better and better--- Great to see the outlaws.. CU for the WES.. 73/ED/W7GVE


N4JD Operated by: John

a good time


WBØPYF Operated by: Ray

40m was in good shape, thanks for the contacts, 73's Ray


VE7KBN Operated by: Ken

Great to take part in the SKS again. 20M only QRP working to
WAS SKCC- 3 new states tonight! Always enjoy the SKCC Sprints.
The usual TUVM to those who toil behind the scenes to make them
happen.


W9CC Operated by: Larry

I was using my new KX3, battery operated, QRP at 5W, Indoor endfed antenna at six feet off the floor. It was about like having one hand tied behind your back while you box an octopus! However it was more fun.


W4CUX Operated by: Bill

Only worked about half the sprint, but had a great time. I used my PFR3 QRP rig for the entire sprint. This time I used all of my active keys. Vibroplex Blue Racer, Vibroplex Cootie, Vibroplex Original, Western Electric mini-key, Army Signal Crop J5-A, Navy Flameproof, and J38. At least 1 QSO with each key, but hands down my favorite key is the Blue Racer. Looking forward to the WES.


VE3FUJ Operated by: Brion

40 was good at this Qth so I stuck there as usual. Thank to all I contacted. BRION # 4936T


K1NV Operated by: Jon

The bands seem a little more cooperative this time of year and I was able to spend a fruitful hour in the Sprint this evening. 10M seemed to be open, but no SKCCers were heard there. I worked W4HAY in TN on 15M, then moved to 20M for the balance of the Sprint. I heard others working CA stations, but didn't hear any on the bands I was on. That may be a "first."

A good cross-section of North America was heard and worked from AJ4SB in FL to N1WPU in ME plus a few strong western stations like W7OM (WA), W7CQW (ID), and KF7JL (MT). VE5SG and VE7KBN boomed in from the north for additional multipliers. The upper and lower midwest were well-represented, too.

It was nice to work WD5ABC (SKCC #12) and WB0CLL (SKCC #9600) on both ends of the SKCC roster. Sally, KE7FDD (#9698) from this QTH, wasn't quite ready to try her new Vibroplex straight key; maybe next month.


W9SAY Operated by: Chas

Wx wasn't cooperating here in Belleville. Here's how it looked at 0000Z. I managed to squeeze in a few QSOs between 0110 and 0145. Under a lightning show that rivaled 4th of July fireworks, I took Shakespeare's advice; "The better part of valor is discretion", and called it an evening.



KE3O Operated by: Bill

Had a good time again but have come to believe that I listen too much and work too little. Will continue to improve my score each month. Tnx to those who worked me.

Vry 73's, Bill, KE3O

My favorite handkey


NG7Z Operated by: Paul

Great activity this evening. Had a slow period between 0100 and 0120 as usual waiting for 40M to open. A nice surprise was working Nat PS7HD on 20M and 40M. Thanks Nat! Worked all the usual suspects. Highest number worked was Ed W9EFW #9355. 73 and see you in the WES later this month. Paul NG7Z

NG7Z operating position


VE5CUL Operated by: Brian

I thought I would try this SKS with my Heathkit HW-8. It was a fun challenge and many thanks to Rod,W7OM and Paul,NG7Z for hearing my 3 watts in very busy conditions. Sorry I missed others who I called and couldn't make the QSO.
Until next time. 73 - Brian



KF7DS Operated by: Don

10m was great early, 20 was solid and died at 6:30PM and I should have moved to 40m sooner.

Best Don KF7DS


KB1NHV Operated by: Art

Only worked a few but heard lots of activity. 40 was quite noisy.


KD2JC Operated by: Joe

Spent about an hour and a half on this one. 20 meters was the band. 40 was noisy here but still workable. Thanks to all and 73.


K1LEE Operated by: Lee

Only got on for about an hour, but had a good time, as usual. Broadcast interference on 40 seemed to be heavier this time. But cw gets thru! Vy 73 to all.


PS7HD Operated by: Nathan

Grande SKS, acho que fui melhor nesse evento, 40m realmente estava difícil, agradeço a todos com quem tive QSO, em especial ao Mark KO1U e Paul NG7Z que me escutaram em 20 e 40m, TKS, nesse SKS pude acrescentar 9 NW NR SKCC para minha aplicação TRIBUNE, FB. FT897D 60W G5RV e DIPOLE K112(Sig.Elec.Co. key) Nathan PS7HD #8094C


Chave


WX4RM Operated by: Ron

High noise levels on 40 and 20 tonite. Very long skip, worked West Coast stations which is usually difficult for me. Fun Sprint !


KA2KGP Operated by: Tom

Another nice SKS Sprint, as 20m. was open well into the sprint and 40m. was good. 80m. had heavy QRN from approaching rain storms & was unusable. 73


KB1UOH Operated by: Charlie

Tnx to all.


K8JD Operated by: John

Spent the first 90 minutes on 40M woth many QSOs and then tried 80M until the end with no replies to my CQ SKS calls. Had a good mix of older and newer numbers logged.


KE5YUM Operated by: Terry

Since 15 was open in my part of the US, I tried to make contact there. No joy. I went to 40 but heard no one, which was very strange. Perhaps bands conditions were not so good. Anyway, I will try again next month. All the best, Terry KE5YUM


K1PUB Operated by: Chas

Havn't done an SKS for a while, it was fun. Spent too much time milking 20M, would have done better if I had moved to 40M earlier. Lesson learned. Looked at 80M, no activity.




W3NP Operated by: Dave

Started out on 20 as usual. Heard some nice signals and worked 11 stations there. Left 20 for 40 when conditions started to slip. 40 was a bit noisy, but a lot of very strong signals, even a lot of the other QRP guys were pounding in. I didn't try 80 but would have if the bell hadn't sounded when working my last station, Ted K4UFT.

Rig for this event was the Elecraft K2-10 at 4 to 5 watts. Antennas were the KLM-34A @ 50' on 20 and my 130' CF Zepp up at 45' on 40 and fed with 600 ohm open wire and a Viking KW Matchbox. My key was the 1915 Vibroplex bug.

I enjoyed every minute of the sprint. 72 de Dave, W3NP #3182T


KK5NA Operated by: Joe

Rig: K3
ANT: EDZ


KE5SBZ Operated by: Ed

Enjoyed all. Thanks to all who operated.


K5BZH Operated by: Jim

Got home late from a family outing. I managed less than an hour. Thanks to all for being there.


WAØBGV Operated by: Slim


A few of the brass pounding Outlaws from Missouri


N3PDT Operated by: Doug

After the first hour, I though I was going to break my own record. 20m was great and heard a lot of stations. KP4SJ, Pablo was as loud as I've ever heard him on 20m. But, by the second hour everyone deserted 20m and I had a tough time on 40m.

Was a lot of fun, got a few new to me calls, and a lot of old friends. Thanks to all, I my apologies to the ones I couldn't pull out, especially on 40m.

**resubmitted to correct Tribune and Centurion count


W7CQW Operated by: Quint

20 mtrs open into Idaho for entire sprint. Enjoyed working the newer guys and also the familiar calls worked in sprints as well as K3Y/4 and most recently K3Y/7. Put up a Carolina Windom at 80 ft. makes a big difference! See you in the Next sprint and stay tuned for the K3Y challenge in Jan 2013!!


K5ENA Operated by: John

Worked all my contacts on 20M. Enjoyed it.




N8ECC Operated by: Alan

There were alot of BIG signals here in Ohio. Couldn't operate the full 2 hours, just on and off. However, I did get to break in my new blue racer vibroplex. For the first time, the Les Logan was off to the side watching, hi hi. Had a great time, as usual, cu during the WES.

73


VA2FDT Operated by: Szabi

Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in! :)
First QSOs after 18 years of silence with my new callsign (ex: HA5CIU).
It was fun, ~3w with an improvised (< 1h) wire ant in the attic. See you during the next events! 73/72!


NØUMP Operated by: Bill

We had storms pretty much overhead. I operated for the first hour, hearing mostly local and stronger stations due to strong QRN. In the second hour the lightning was just to close. Didn't want to let the smoke out of the rig so I pulled the big plug and unhooked the attennas. 73 all and cu on the next one...Bill N0UMP



KIØI Operated by: Mark

Lots of QRN as storms moved over. Had to QRT for half the sprint, but made a few QSO`s inspite of very high noise level. Even 6meters had qrn! Hope for better condx for the next event. 73 Mark KI0I


WØSZV Operated by: Eldon

Monster thunderstorms right over the house. Guess I will have to wait for next month.


N2JNZ Operated by: George

Had fun but 40 didn't seem very productive .... used the Electro Bug which needs some fine tuning ... QRP was rough here but still had fun !!!



KØKEX Operated by: Rick

With less than an hour to operate the first minutes were spent on 20 S & P, then CQ on 15 was also good, WD0ECO off the back of the beam...welcome to K7IFG Ken & W0INS Tom TU for the new numbers. The good conditions produced great contacts...
Thanks to all for the nice time...73 Rick "Mo outlaw gang"


K2DEP Operated by: Steve

Spent the first 40 Minutes just trying to get any contacts on 40M then switched to 10 Meters, got 1 and then went back to 40M. Very crowded condx and could not hear many of the regular stations. Propagation was pretty poor for me.


W4IO Operated by: Dan

I only worked about 1:10 of the sprint. Had to go early, but had a great time.


K3TM Operated by: Roger

I heard no activity on 80M again this month! Next month?


KA1XC Operated by: John

15M was alive, needed more activity, 73!


KB4DXV Operated by: Jim

Very enjoyable as always and thanks to those nice enough to work me QRS! 73 Jim

Programmed by K2RFP. VID: 1.01.366
Updated: September 30, 2012 1428 UTC
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