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Subject: WQ5L sprint
From: rocker@datasync.com (Ray Rocker)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 16:54:21 -0600 (CST)
Band  QSOs  Times
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 20    55   0000-0107
 40    96   0107-0254
 80    61   0254-0400
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Total 212 x 43 mults == 9,116 points

Equipment: 100 watts to Alpha Delta DX-CC @ 35'

My best Sprint yet. Was going to use the GAS (all 500W worth...hi),
but keying up with amp on caused the lights in my humble home to
get too dim for comfort.

Contrary to most of the comments posted so far, 20 was better than
usual for me. The 6/7's were loud of course, but so were the 8/9/0's
and even KY, western PA and NY. No East Coast at all though.
Band was still strong when I QSY'ed, but it was getting tough to
find new meat between the eardrum-splitting Sixes. 34 of the 55 Qs
were in the first half hour.

40 was...odd. At first looked like loud CA and CO and weak everything
else. I was getting worried. Then the 1s and 2s came barreling in. 
Loud, especially N2NT. Later on, the 3s, northern 4s, and even TX came in. 

80 with low power from the Gulf Coast generally sux rox, so I 
avoid it until necessary. Was pleasantly surprised to work all call
areas. Was tough going at times getting stomped on by the QRO guys,
but passed 200 at 0349 and had a very nice run of 12 in final 10 mins.

Mults heard but not worked: VE4, VE6, VE7, AR
Never heard: ME, VT, DE, PR, MS *sigh*, AK, WY, NE, VE1, VE2, VE3
Highlights: Getting #6 from N1WJF in RI at 0225 and 
#1 from N0DPF in SD at 0245. Way cool.

Looking forward to next one...SprINT in April, right? 73 de WQ5L
rocker@datasync.com

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