[3830] W6EEN Sprint Score

[Mark E. Curran]

Call:  W6EEN
Op:    KI7WX
Team:  SCCC#1 
Class: SOHP   (one radio)

Exchange: # Mark CA

Band    Q's    Time on band    Antenna
20      106       1:50         Log Periodic @ 50'
40       92       1:30         4L @ 110'
80       47       0:40         3L @ 110' + wires

245 x 43 =  10,535

Very happy to be over 10K points, but need to work on the
sprint strategy/technique a little more if I'm going 
to make 300.  Started well on 20M but found myself out 
of sync at about 45 minutes.  Spent extra time there trying 
to catch mults and make up Q's. 40M was good as usual. Don's 
4L yagi is a tremendous antenna.  Stayed a little long 
on 40M trying to get over 100 Q's.  Being fresh on 80M was
good 
for about 30 quick Q's, but noise was tough and pulling out
the
next tier of signals was hard for me.  Really didn't get it 
done on 80M this time.  I'll have to operate more on the low 
bands and improve my skills.  20M should improve as Don is 
adding a new 5L yagi at 60' soon.  The LP is good, but a
second
antenna low enough for domestic work will be great.  

Unfortunately a work related relocation will likely bring me
back to
the east coast soon, so I'm not sure when I'll get to do
another sprint
from Don's place.  Driving 5 hours for a 4 hour event is OK,
but flying 
in may be slightly over the top.  If anyone has a seat near
RTP in NC
let me know :)

As always many, many thanks to Don for allowing me to pilot
W6EEN
in the contest, and to my wife for company on the drive and
taking
the photos while I worked on the big 80M tower before the
contest.

Cheers,

Mark

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