[CQ-Contest] Slow Speed NS [sprint]

[Bill Haddon - n6zfo]

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> Mike W9RE setup a slow speed sprint [under 20 WPM] to precede the  regular 
> NCCC/NS sprint on Thursday evenings [Friday UTC].  It was a great  idea that 
> brought new players to a very fun and quick session each week. 

Mike's  SNS idea has a great future . . it's more clever than meets the eye . . . 

 -- For NSL II and NSL III, I tried to get participants to slow down for the first 10 mins. Not a good idea -- many squawks as the NSL competition intesified. During the early weeks of  NSL IV, Mike noted to me his disappointment at the high speed barrier for newcomers . 

-- Our discussion produced the idea for Slow NS preceeding the regular NS Ladder.  It works very well because the seasoned NSr's
 
           -- Use it as a warm up 
           -- Use it to feel out band conditions
           -- Have a few minutes break to correct any problems that are evident during SNS.

-- Since SNS is non-competitive, the idea of slower speed doesn't raise any issues, and newcomers feel more comfortable with this type of entry into NS LAdder.

Mike's willingness to take this effort  is exemplary of true contesting spirit.

73 Bill n6zfo/6
NS Ladder Director.


> Open letter to Mike W9RE:
>  
> Mike W9RE setup a slow speed sprint [under 20 WPM] to precede the  regular 
> NCCC/NS sprint on Thursday evenings [Friday UTC].  It was a great  idea that 
> brought new players to a very fun and quick session each week.   Some of those 
> who started in the slow speed session are now participating in the  regular NCCC 
> sponsored sprints.
>  
> It has become an event that continues on, even with the conclusion  of the NS 
> Ladder series.  We owe Mike a big THANK YOU for his effort to  include 
> everyone in the sprint effort and to bring new players into the fun  weekly NCCC 
> sponsored sprint.
>  
> Thanks Mike!
>  
> 73
>  
> Rod W7OM
> 
> 
> 
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