[3830] SS CW NN7SS(K6UFO) SO Unlimited QRP

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                    ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW

Call: NN7SS
Operator(s): K6UFO
Station: NN7SS

Class: SO Unlimited QRP
QTH: WWA
Operating Time (hrs): 21

Summary:
 Band  QSOs
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  160:     
   80:   58
   40:  125
   20:  207
   15:  174
   10:     
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Total:  564  Sections = 79  Total Score = 89,112

Club: Western Washington DX Club

Comments:

I ran the entire contest QRP, but when I reached 79 multipliers,
the temptation to find the VY1 for a clean sweep was too
strong - so I checked packet to look for him and became
"Unlimited." There were indeed spots for VY1, and guided by the 
spots and diligent tuning, I found and heard him three times, 
but my QRP signal could never get through the unruly pile before 
he'd QSY again. Had I stayed Single-Op QRP, I would be solidly in 
the Top Five QRP. Oh well, live and learn about the choices we 
make in the heat of the contest. I'm still pleased with how much 
I could work QRP, even hold a frequency and run. I started on 15m 
for two hours, and spent another three hours there on Sunday, 
totalling as much time as I spent in the mosh pit of 20m. 40m 
was reasonable, but 80m wasn't very good until Midnight Saturday.  
All the equipment and antennas held together - just the operator 
got off course. I lost two hours searching for the VY1, and lost an 
extra hour taking food breaks, so better time management is needed. 
Thanks for the contacts!

NN7SS (op K6UFO)

80-meter half-sloper
40m: Cushcraft 40-2CD yagi at 50ft
20m: 3-el SteppIR at 50ft
15M: C3 Tribander at 55ft
Two Yaesu FT-1000MPs turned down to 5 watts
Writelog software and W5XD Multi-keyer


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