[3830] NA Sprint SSB W4NF HP

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                     NA Sprint - SSB
                    
Call: W4NF
Operator: 
Station: 

Power: HP
QTH: VA
 

Summary:
 Band     QSOs  Op Time
----------------------
   80:     51   
   40:    110   
   20:     68   
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Total:    229 Qs   45 Mults =  10,305

Club/Team: 

Comments:

This was my second Sprint and I did improve my score from my first outing. 
Heard but missed ME, MD, and one other that I can't remember.  Was kinda in a
rhythm during the first hour and then the wheels fell off during the second
hour.  In the third and forth hours seemed to regain consciousness and did OK. 
I think I spent too much time on 40 where I should have gone back and ran 20 a
few times.  80 was bad here, I think it was my high SWR 1/4 wave vert w/32
ground radials that was the problem.  I got beat consistently on 80.  Used
FT1000MP, Alpha 374A amp (1000W) and 40-2CD at 75' (worked great) and the C3E
at 87' (also worked great).  Biggest bone head mistake - twice I broke the pile
up, worked someone and then spun the dial to find someone else.  I realized it
as soon as I did it but it was too late.  That hurts after winning the pile up
and all to lose that sure Q that follows.  Anyone else care to admit to doing
this.  I had a good time and hope to break 300 someday.  73, Jack W4NF


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