1997 NCJ NORTH AMERICAN SPRINT
Call used: K5OY Location: AR
Category: Single Op All Band Mode: CW Power: 100W
Callsign of Operator: K5OY
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Exchanged Information: K5OY nr STEVE AR
Hours of Operation: 03:06
band QSOs points
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80 24 24
40 48 48
20 45 45
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TOTAL 117 117 X 37 multipliers = 4,329
Comments:
What a wonderful discovery!! For years, I had shied away from
sprints.
I figured them to be too difficult and, thus, no fun. Boy, was I
wrong. For the better part of the first hour, I listened. Confusion
turned to subtle recognition. Formats were deciphered and paces
were measured.
And then I jumped in. Waded in is a better term. Suddenly, it all
made sense. For the next three hours, I spun the dial and made the
Qs. And, you know, the checkers will have a field day (pun intended)
editing my logs, but I'll bet they find it gets better as the times
progress.
Main observation...here is where you find the best CW ops. I was
astounded by the ability of operators to copy the exchange first
time, every time. And while I will strive to improve my score next
time, I will, first, work to copy and send in a more competent
manor. Gosh, this was a blast! By the way, thanks to AA4GA for
some very helpful comments. And, to N6A for triggering some
wonderful non-ham related memories from his Garlic Days special
event station. Yes, you can have some very vivid memories when
garlic is concerned. Hi Hi
73s Steve K5OY
I, by virtue of my statement below, have taken part in the
1997 NCJ NORTH AMERICAN SPRINT on 09/07/1997
conscientiously applying my most ethical interpretation of the
published rules for this contest.
Date_________ Signature_____________________________
Call____________
Name: STEVE GIBBS Call: K5OY
22 ABERDEEN CT
FT SMITH, AR 72908
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