[RTTY] W1AW/4 March 2014

[Shelby Summerville]

Being on the "other side" of the pileup was certainly a new experience for 
me. Not only did it give me a greater appreciation for those that contribute 
greatly to our amazing hobby, by being the "other side" of the pileup, on 
Dxpedetions, and those that are always "in demand", it also it gave me a 
chance to improve my operating skills. I had 3 hours of 80+ per hour, and I 
attribute that to the efficiency and consideration of those that were 
calling.

I'm not much of a "late afternoon/early evening" operator, as I choose to 
make that "family time", so I already knew that most of my mid-week 
operating would be limited. I concentrated on making the weekend as 
productive as possible, and felt like I accomplished that, even though 
others may not? I also took a vacation day on Tuesday, the last day of 
W1AW/4 from KY operation. On Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday I managed 1212 of 
my total of 1660 (including dupes) contacts.

As a contester I've spent very little time on the WARC bands, but found out 
that there is a tremendous amount of activity there. I managed a total of 
496 contacts on the WARC bands. With better preparation, I'm sure that I 
could have better "managed my time" on them.

I'm sure that I missed some on all bands, and some that wanted to "fill band 
slots", and for that I apologize. I also gained a greater respect of the 
operating style of the RTTY community, in general. Almost all were efficient 
and considerate, not only allowing my contacts to "grow", but allowing 
others to have the opportunity to make a contact. To those that "are in the 
log" thanks for being there. To those that I could not copy, for whatever 
reason, I apologize. You will have another chance to work W1AW/4, from KY, 
in August. Discussion will take place, and I will attempt to accommodate all 
that didn't make it into the log, in March.

Bottom line "I had a  lot of fun", and I hope each and every one of you did 
too?



C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW

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