[3830] SS SSB N4VA SO Unlimited LP

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                    ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, SSB

Call: N4VA
Operator(s): N4VA
Station: N4VA

Class: SO Unlimited LP
QTH: Springfield, VA
Operating Time (hrs): 16

Summary:
 Band  QSOs
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  160:    0
   80:   97
   40:  217
   20:  112
   15:   92
   10:    9
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Total:  527  Sections = 77  Total Score = 81,158

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

First time I've ever made 500+ contacts in a weekend.  I missed ORG / SB / NL. 
I need to work on my strategy as those mults should have been easy from here.  I
operated about 50% S & P.  I was able to hold frequencies from time to time on
40 and 75 with my 100 watts and low wire antennas, so I spent a lot of time on
40 (it seemed more productive).  The A3S at 75' was "ok" for making quick
contacts on 20 and 15.  Had to wait in line for AL and NT on 20 though.  I'll
need an amp to hold a frequency on 20 - that's for sure.  Two thrills for me
were:  KH6RZ calling me during a short run on 15 and being VA3HST's very first
HF contact.  I explained to him how to operate in the contest and encouraged him
to stick around to work some more of us.  Logged and duped on paper (two dupes -
not bad, I think - but two too many).  I sure need to learn how to do computer
logging.  All in all, had a terrific time in the contest.  My first SS SSB as
PVRC member.  73, Larry Vogt, N4VA


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