[SECC] SS from GA and the East Coast

[John Laney]

David Thompson wrote:
> As Paul N4PN and John K4BAI know its hard to compete (for top 10 spots) in 
> either the CW or SSB SS from GA. There have been exceptions such as W4KFC 
> and W9IOP but generally W5/6 and 7 are better spots. From W5 you can work W1 
> to VA and W8/W9/W0 all day on say 20 and then work west later in the day.
> 
> Lately KP4 seems to be a good place to make a run at the top score.
> 
> This bias used to really upset the ARRL HQ gang as they wanted a W1 to win 
> it all one day.
> 
> Not to say that a good score is not possible from GA (W4ATL made the high LP 
> SSB score several years ago) and N4PN and K4BAI have great scores each year 
> (this year included).
> 
> Its just location location.  Now the Dx contests are different!
> 
> Dave K4JRB 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> SECC mailing list
> SECC at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/secc
> 

I made the top ten SSB and CW several times in the 1970s from GA.  In 
the 1990s or early 2000s, I think I was in the top ten three times as 
guest op SO2R at W4AN's Dahlonega station on CW.  Was as high as #3 or 4 
one year.  My score will be more competitive when I get SO2R going again 
at home, but a SO2R station with good antennas would help, of course. 
Have key and mike and will travel!  Any offers?  73, John, K4BAI.