[SCCC] NA Sprint W6SJ

[Randy Johnson]

My first Sprint and after the first little bit I got over the jitters.  I really like the pace. 

Problem was poor antennas and signal.  Got only 2 responses to my many CQ's and usually had to wait my turn on S&P's until all the louder guys were through.  Then I could get through.  Problem was that when my first QSO completed and it was "my turn," I only had about a dozen guys come back to me straight-away. So it was off on another S&P hunt.

Unlike a long contest where stations will spend a little time digging out a weak signal, there is so much activity with stronger signals that it must be easier for guys just to concentrate on them.

Nonetheless, I had a good time sharpening my skills and I'll be back, maybe from a station with better antennas.

20 m    68
40 m    44    
80 m    18
Total    130
mult      33
Score  4,290   

Randy W6SJ