[VHFcontesting] 222_Sprint

[Bill Seabreeze]

Yo,
The 222 sprint was well worth participating in here in the DC
area.  While activity was definitely concentrated in the 1st hour,
there were new stations coming thru the noise all evening.  Lots
of QSB at times, but we did manage to work as far south as
FM06, and as far north as FN41.  This is better than normal
from my QTH.  My driveway QTH was badly blocked to the 
west and NW, so I didn't work out there at all.

Worked about 20 stations in 12 grids or so with 7el & 225W.
We managed to jury-rig an antenna on the roof of the van,
which is undergoing sprint rennovations.

Thanks to all who managed to fire up the apparatus.
Hope to hear a good turnout for the 432 sprint next week.
Participation for the 432 sprint has been even better in years past.
More details at 
http://www.etdxa.org/2003%20Spring%20Sprint%20Rules.htm
Make some noise!  It's time to start getting ready for June, already.

73,
Bill W3IY