[SECC] A Few Thoughts

[AE4Y]

Good letter, Hal.

But for a family reunion, I'd be in there with the rest of the bunch in 
the NAQP this weekend.  I really like that one.

You can count on me in the CW SS.  It takes more than a reunion for me 
to miss it.   I'm hoping that we can get a good turn out for the SS just 
like we did in the California QP last year; which by the way, we ought 
to try for again this year.

Kent, AE4Y


Hal Kennedy wrote:
> All,
> 
> Congrats to the new and returning officers to the SECC, who begin today, and
> are:
> 
> VP:           Rick, NQ4I
> Secretary:  Bill,  AA4LR
> Treasurer:  Ed, K4SB
> 
> And last and in some ways least (least time on the club roster, QRT at the
> moment due to moving!!) is myself as President.
> 
> I plan to respect the founding principles of the club - "minimal 'Rah Rahs,'
> a place to send one's scores" - but I will pick up the communications pace
> somewhat.
> 
> Although it's only August 1, the new contest season is upon us.  NAQP CW is
> this weekend.  For those who have not tried an NAQP - these are great
> contests.  Single ops can only put in 10 hours, and modest antennas do fine
> as this is a domestic contest.  I snuck into the bottom of the top ten box
> last year running two dipoles at 40 feet - this is a contest anyone can do
> well in.  The SSB running is August 20/21.   Besides being lots of fun -
> this is a great training ground and a place to sharpen one's skills.  For
> those wanting to move up to SO2R - this is THE place for SO2R practice.  My
> top ten finish (okay - I was 10th!) was done with a steady 40 rate on the CQ
> radio and a 40 rate on the S&P radio.  A combined 80 rate for 10 hours will
> get you noticed and make you ready for liquid refreshment at the end.
> 
> With regard to the coming season, I'd like to encourage EVERY member to get
> on the air - even if its only for an hour - during Sweepstakes and the 10
> meter contest.  The SECC has a shot at making the top of the medium sized
> club list in these events - it will only happen if we all participate.
> 
> CU in the pile-ups...
> Hal
> N4GG
> 
> 
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