[VHFcontesting] 6M Sprint Results

Les Rayburn les at highnoonfilm.com
Mon May 12 13:11:42 EDT 2008


Shopping trip with the wife caused me to miss most of the early action in the event, which is a shame, because locally that seems to be when most contacts occur. Some noted regulars like W4ZRZ, K4AAF, and others weren't on the air for the event either. Conditions were poor, with the approaching severe storms making reception difficult. 

Worked three Q's in two grids, so my rookie effort was pretty dismal. I actually worked more folks on 222 than 6 meters. Really expected more activity since just about everyone owns a 6 meter rig. No enhanced propagation noted here either. Had to wait for improved back scatter just to work N4ION in the next grid. (Thanks for your patience, OM!) 

Called CQ on both SSB and CW several times per hour, with virtually no answers. Hoping for some E's this week. 

Thanks to the sponsors for a great event.  I had fun, even without the contacts. 

73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF


Les Rayburn, director
High Noon Film
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