Special SKCC member: Vince - S52CC

Categories (CAT)                 * = Special SKCC member.                 1 = 1 watt or less.                 2 = Greater than 1 watt, up to 5 watts.                 3 = Greater than 5 watts, up to 100 watts.                 4 = Greater than 100 watts.                 5 = Shortwave Listener.

Date: December 13, 2009
Theme: Decorate For The Holidays
Club call: S52CC
Information: WES Homepage
Number of participants: 111

Results by Final Score

Rank	CAT	Call	Name	SKCC	QTH	QSO's	Mult	Bonus	Score
-	*3	S52CC	Vince	5011	Slovenia	14	11	130	284
1	4	W5ZR	Bert	2931T	LA	180	55	725	10625
2	3	W9DLN	Dan	3635T	WI	193	48	730	9994
3	4	W4CU	Tom	2733T	FL	154	48	655	8047
4	4	KU8L	Curt	5380T	MI	106	41	470	4816
5	4	F6HKA	Bert	6069	France	96	41	670	4606
6	3	KØLUW	Russ	1702T	NE	101	35	490	4025
7	4	KL8DX	Phil	3800T	AK	101	34	525	3959
8	3	NØSSS	Adam	577ØT	TX	102	33	455	3821
9	3	WA1AR	Alan	4079T	MA	89	36	520	3724
10	3	NE5DL	Dave	5081T	TX	98	34	358	3690
11	3	W7GVE	Ed	729T	AZ	87	35	483	3528
12	3	W6UT	Dennis	2417T	CA	86	29	550	3044
13	3	W2RC	R.C.A.R.C.	5073	NY	73	34	455	2937
14	3	AC2C	Ron	2748T	MD	79	31	475	2924
15	3	N3MVX	Jim	3273T	PA	72	29	410	2498
16	3	KKØI	Jack	2370T	WI	56	30	410	2090
17	3	AF2Z	Drew	2082T	NJ	58	29	399	2081
18	3	N4RE	Rick	942T	NC	53	31	363	2006
19	3	KA2FIR	Mike	3377	NJ	54	29	398	1964
20	3	W9CC	Larry	469T	IN	57	26	446	1928
21	3	W7IEX	Van	3015C	NV	56	27	393	1905
22	2	N8BB	Werner	5433T	MI	56	26	340	1796
23	3	N6DIT	Dennis	3283	CA	51	25	449	1724
24	3	AD5WI	Mark	866T	AR	51	28	295	1723
25	3	N2JNZ	George	2836T	NY	54	25	366	1716
26	3	K8LJG	John	336T	MI	51	27	235	1612
27	3	KE5PWL	Eric	4229T	LA	38	29	341	1443
28	3	K8JD	John	1395T	MI	42	24	269	1277
29	3	KK7YJ	Jim	2728T	MT	37	21	340	1117
30	3	KC9KHG	Randy	3687T	IL	37	21	320	1097
31	3	WA8OKR	Bill	3200C	OH	31	22	279	961
32	3	AC7T	Doug	5368C	WA	35	19	252	917
33	3	AB1BW	George	2468T	CT	30	21	238	868
34	3	LW3EX	Walt	3804T	Argentina	31	20	241	861
35	3	KØKEX	Rick	5220T	MO	30	19	240	810
36	4	WL7WH	Bob	2940T	AK	34	17	221	799
37	3	KI6BHB	Dave	4186C	CA	33	17	211	772
38	3	N3JJT	Scott	255T	OH	29	19	214	765
39	3	W1EJ	Ed	1594T	CA	34	16	210	754
40	3	KD8JHJ	Mike	4877	OH	28	17	230	706
41	3	W4HDM	Damon	3729T	GA	26	19	185	679
42	3	K9AAA	Dave	270T	MI	25	19	178	653
43	3	K2NPN	Phil	1687C	NY	28	17	170	646
44	2	KK5NA	Joe	1923C	TX	24	17	232	640
45	3	NV9X	Jim	1358	IL	23	17	203	594
46	3	K6JF	Jim	4261T	CA	22	15	201	531
47	3	NG6Z	Paul	802T	WA	22	16	178	530
48	3	KB4QQJ	Randy	3508T	NC	20	15	225	525
49	3	WD4AXA	Ted	5175T	AL	22	14	202	510
50	3	K4CML	Colin	224	VA	20	15	209	509
51	3	W7GB	Don	2771C	WA	21	16	155	491
52	3	K9DTH	Ron	3698T	IL	21	15	172	487
53	3	KC2KY	Neil	3245T	NY	25	13	159	484
54	3	AA9KH	Jay	219C	IL	40	8	118	438
55	3	K8NB	Noel	3112T	MI	20	13	170	430
56	3	K5ENA	John	3045T	OK	22	12	153	417
57	3	K2RFP	Dick	2099T	NY	22	12	143	407
58	4	IØQM	Bob	4954C	Italy	16	14	162	386
59	3	AE4LD	Larry	3090	NC	16	14	160	384
60	2	KH6OZ	George	3975T	MT	16	12	170	362
60	3	W1LIC	Wes	1142	ME	15	13	167	362
62	3	W3RT	Red	3237T	PA	16	12	164	356
63	3	W5ALT	Walt	103T	TX	16	13	134	342
64	3	WA2JSG	Curt	3018T	NJ	17	12	115	319
65	2	KT4FJ	Mike	6035	VA	15	13	110	305
66	3	K6FFY	Nick	1221T	WA	13	11	153	296
67	3	GØRDO	John	2133T	England	13	13	125	294
68	3	W2LOS	Mike	2729T	N	13	11	114	257
69	3	G4LMW	Rob	4454T	England	10	10	142	242
70	3	KG4WNA	John	4984	KY	10	9	137	227
71	3	IK2RMZ	Martin	5278	Italy	12	9	116	224
72	3	K4JPN	Steve	2402	GA	12	10	93	213
73	2	VE3AKV	Bob	5204T	ON	13	8	106	210
74	2	WB2SGS	John	4868	NY	10	10	96	196
74	3	WØSZV	Eldon	4999C	MO	10	9	106	196
76	2	K1ND	Jan	6099	MI	8	6	146	194
77	3	K1PUB	Chas	4101T	MA	12	10	70	190
78	4	KB3DT	Dave	236T	PA	12	10	60	180
79	3	VE5CUL	Brian	1672	SK	10	9	85	175
80	3	KC6ZZT	Joe	3647	CA	7	6	124	166
80	3	WA4AN	Wayne	4283	TN	9	6	112	166
82	2	WA1WQG	Bruce	3427	CT	10	8	85	165
83	1	N9GGE	John	2886	IL	10	5	114	164
84	3	K2PAY	Jerry	4304T	NY	9	9	82	163
85	3	KA1SAW	Neal	2824 C	MA	8	8	96	160
86	3	VA2NB	Michael	120	QC	9	8	86	158
87	3	AB2BJ	Fred	321	NJ	9	9	70	151
88	3	KA5TJS	Allen	5172	TX	10	6	80	140
89	3	K4UFT	Ted	4289C	SC	9	7	74	137
90	3	KC9HGW	Bob	281T	IL	7	7	86	135
91	3	KD6HTN	Kate	5405	CA	6	5	65	95
92	3	N9QU	Leo	3464T	WI	6	4	65	89
93	4	NT9K	Bill	1926T	FL	6	6	45	81
94	2	K9JP	Jeff	3008T	MI	7	5	45	80
94	3	KØMC	Mike	5241	CO	5	4	60	80
96	3	AB2ZI	Kevin	5033	NY	7	6	35	77
97	3	WA1VIL	Greg	443T	MA	6	6	30	66
98	2	VE3FUJ	Brion	4936	ON	4	4	48	64
99	4	UU1CC	Andy	3072C	Crimea	3	3	53	62
100	3	NØUYN	Dennis	5753	MO	3	3	44	53
101	3	KE7NVA	Eric	5994	OR	3	3	34	43
102	2	NS8A	Jeff	3293	MI	3	3	30	39
103	2	K8HW	Dave	5324	MI	4	3	20	32
103	3	N5LUL	Brad	3779C	TX	2	2	28	32
105	2	KB1PHN	John	5037	MA	2	2	16	20
105	3	W4CUX	Bill	5497	GA	2	2	16	20
107	3	ACØFQ	Scott	4925	CO	1	1	14	15
108	2	KD9B	Dennis	4074	KY	1	1	12	13
109	3	N5RDN	Rob	406	TX	1	1	10	11
110	3	N8AMM	Don	3198	MI	-855?	20?	195?	0?

Results by Category and Final Score

Rank	CAT	Call	Name	SKCC	QTH	QSO's	Mult	Bonus	Score
1	*3	S52CC	Vince	5011	Slovenia	14	11	130	284
1	1	N9GGE	John	2886	IL	10	5	114	164
1	2	N8BB	Werner	5433T	MI	56	26	340	1796
2	2	KK5NA	Joe	1923C	TX	24	17	232	640
3	2	KH6OZ	George	3975T	MT	16	12	170	362
4	2	KT4FJ	Mike	6035	VA	15	13	110	305
5	2	VE3AKV	Bob	5204T	ON	13	8	106	210
6	2	WB2SGS	John	4868	NY	10	10	96	196
7	2	K1ND	Jan	6099	MI	8	6	146	194
8	2	WA1WQG	Bruce	3427	CT	10	8	85	165
9	2	K9JP	Jeff	3008T	MI	7	5	45	80
10	2	VE3FUJ	Brion	4936	ON	4	4	48	64
11	2	NS8A	Jeff	3293	MI	3	3	30	39
12	2	K8HW	Dave	5324	MI	4	3	20	32
13	2	KB1PHN	John	5037	MA	2	2	16	20
14	2	KD9B	Dennis	4074	KY	1	1	12	13
1	3	W9DLN	Dan	3635T	WI	193	48	730	9994
2	3	KØLUW	Russ	1702T	NE	101	35	490	4025
3	3	NØSSS	Adam	577ØT	TX	102	33	455	3821
4	3	WA1AR	Alan	4079T	MA	89	36	520	3724
5	3	NE5DL	Dave	5081T	TX	98	34	358	3690
6	3	W7GVE	Ed	729T	AZ	87	35	483	3528
7	3	W6UT	Dennis	2417T	CA	86	29	550	3044
8	3	W2RC	R.C.A.R.C.	5073	NY	73	34	455	2937
9	3	AC2C	Ron	2748T	MD	79	31	475	2924
10	3	N3MVX	Jim	3273T	PA	72	29	410	2498
11	3	KKØI	Jack	2370T	WI	56	30	410	2090
12	3	AF2Z	Drew	2082T	NJ	58	29	399	2081
13	3	N4RE	Rick	942T	NC	53	31	363	2006
14	3	KA2FIR	Mike	3377	NJ	54	29	398	1964
15	3	W9CC	Larry	469T	IN	57	26	446	1928
16	3	W7IEX	Van	3015C	NV	56	27	393	1905
17	3	N6DIT	Dennis	3283	CA	51	25	449	1724
18	3	AD5WI	Mark	866T	AR	51	28	295	1723
19	3	N2JNZ	George	2836T	NY	54	25	366	1716
20	3	K8LJG	John	336T	MI	51	27	235	1612
21	3	KE5PWL	Eric	4229T	LA	38	29	341	1443
22	3	K8JD	John	1395T	MI	42	24	269	1277
23	3	KK7YJ	Jim	2728T	MT	37	21	340	1117
24	3	KC9KHG	Randy	3687T	IL	37	21	320	1097
25	3	WA8OKR	Bill	3200C	OH	31	22	279	961
26	3	AC7T	Doug	5368C	WA	35	19	252	917
27	3	AB1BW	George	2468T	CT	30	21	238	868
28	3	LW3EX	Walt	3804T	Argentina	31	20	241	861
29	3	KØKEX	Rick	5220T	MO	30	19	240	810
30	3	KI6BHB	Dave	4186C	CA	33	17	211	772
31	3	N3JJT	Scott	255T	OH	29	19	214	765
32	3	W1EJ	Ed	1594T	CA	34	16	210	754
33	3	KD8JHJ	Mike	4877	OH	28	17	230	706
34	3	W4HDM	Damon	3729T	GA	26	19	185	679
35	3	K9AAA	Dave	270T	MI	25	19	178	653
36	3	K2NPN	Phil	1687C	NY	28	17	170	646
37	3	NV9X	Jim	1358	IL	23	17	203	594
38	3	K6JF	Jim	4261T	CA	22	15	201	531
39	3	NG6Z	Paul	802T	WA	22	16	178	530
40	3	KB4QQJ	Randy	3508T	NC	20	15	225	525
41	3	WD4AXA	Ted	5175T	AL	22	14	202	510
42	3	K4CML	Colin	224	VA	20	15	209	509
43	3	W7GB	Don	2771C	WA	21	16	155	491
44	3	K9DTH	Ron	3698T	IL	21	15	172	487
45	3	KC2KY	Neil	3245T	NY	25	13	159	484
46	3	AA9KH	Jay	219C	IL	40	8	118	438
47	3	K8NB	Noel	3112T	MI	20	13	170	430
48	3	K5ENA	John	3045T	OK	22	12	153	417
49	3	K2RFP	Dick	2099T	NY	22	12	143	407
50	3	AE4LD	Larry	3090	NC	16	14	160	384
51	3	W1LIC	Wes	1142	ME	15	13	167	362
52	3	W3RT	Red	3237T	PA	16	12	164	356
53	3	W5ALT	Walt	103T	TX	16	13	134	342
54	3	WA2JSG	Curt	3018T	NJ	17	12	115	319
55	3	K6FFY	Nick	1221T	WA	13	11	153	296
56	3	GØRDO	John	2133T	England	13	13	125	294
57	3	W2LOS	Mike	2729T	N	13	11	114	257
58	3	G4LMW	Rob	4454T	England	10	10	142	242
59	3	KG4WNA	John	4984	KY	10	9	137	227
60	3	IK2RMZ	Martin	5278	Italy	12	9	116	224
61	3	K4JPN	Steve	2402	GA	12	10	93	213
62	3	WØSZV	Eldon	4999C	MO	10	9	106	196
63	3	K1PUB	Chas	4101T	MA	12	10	70	190
64	3	VE5CUL	Brian	1672	SK	10	9	85	175
65	3	KC6ZZT	Joe	3647	CA	7	6	124	166
65	3	WA4AN	Wayne	4283	TN	9	6	112	166
66	3	K2PAY	Jerry	4304T	NY	9	9	82	163
67	3	KA1SAW	Neal	2824 C	MA	8	8	96	160
68	3	VA2NB	Michael	120	QC	9	8	86	158
69	3	AB2BJ	Fred	321	NJ	9	9	70	151
70	3	KA5TJS	Allen	5172	TX	10	6	80	140
71	3	K4UFT	Ted	4289C	SC	9	7	74	137
72	3	KC9HGW	Bob	281T	IL	7	7	86	135
73	3	KD6HTN	Kate	5405	CA	6	5	65	95
74	3	N9QU	Leo	3464T	WI	6	4	65	89
75	3	KØMC	Mike	5241	CO	5	4	60	80
76	3	AB2ZI	Kevin	5033	NY	7	6	35	77
77	3	WA1VIL	Greg	443T	MA	6	6	30	66
78	3	NØUYN	Dennis	5753	MO	3	3	44	53
79	3	KE7NVA	Eric	5994	OR	3	3	34	43
80	3	N5LUL	Brad	3779C	TX	2	2	28	32
81	3	W4CUX	Bill	5497	GA	2	2	16	20
82	3	ACØFQ	Scott	4925	CO	1	1	14	15
83	3	N5RDN	Rob	406	TX	1	1	10	11
84	3	N8AMM	Don	3198	MI	-855?	20?	195?	0?
1	4	W5ZR	Bert	2931T	LA	180	55	725	10625
2	4	W4CU	Tom	2733T	FL	154	48	655	8047
3	4	KU8L	Curt	5380T	MI	106	41	470	4816
4	4	F6HKA	Bert	6069	France	96	41	670	4606
5	4	KL8DX	Phil	3800T	AK	101	34	525	3959
6	4	WL7WH	Bob	2940T	AK	34	17	221	799
7	4	IØQM	Bob	4954C	Italy	16	14	162	386
8	4	KB3DT	Dave	236T	PA	12	10	60	180
9	4	NT9K	Bill	1926T	FL	6	6	45	81
10	4	UU1CC	Andy	3072C	Crimea	3	3	53	62

Sprint Stats

Number of participants by state..

AK 2	AL 1	AR 1	AZ 1	CA 7	CO 2	CT 2	DE 0	FL 2	GA 3
HI 0	IA 0	ID 0	IL 6	IN 2	KS 0	KY 2	LA 2	MA 5	MD 1
ME 1	MI 11	MN 0	MO 3	MS 0	MT 2	NC 3	ND 0	NE 1	NH 0
NJ 4	NM 0	NV 1	NY 8	OH 3	OK 1	OR 1	PA 3	RI 0	SC 1
SD 0	TX 7	TN 1	UT 0	VA 2	VT 0	WA 4	WI 3	WV 0	WY 0

State with most participants: MI 11
Total USA participants: 99
Total non-USA participants: 12

Number of QSOs by state..

AK 135	AL 22	AR 51	AZ 87	CA 239	CO 6	CT 40	DE 0	FL 160	GA 40
HI 0	IA 0	ID 0	IL 138	IN 70	KS 0	KY 11	LA 218	MA 117	MD 79
ME 15	MI -533	MN 0	MO 43	MS 0	MT 53	NC 89	ND 0	NE 101	NH 0
NJ 138	NM 0	NV 56	NY 228	OH 88	OK 22	OR 3	PA 100	RI 0	SC 9
SD 0	TX 253	TN 9	UT 0	VA 35	VT 0	WA 91	WI 255	WV 0	WY 0

State with most QSOs: WI 255
Total QSOs with one or more USA operators: 2468
Total QSOs with one or more non-USA operators: 231

Countries Represented in This Sprint
Argentina, Canada, Crimea, England, France, Italy, Slovenia, USA

Soapbox

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K4CML Operated by: Colin, 224 from VA

My 1st WES, so my ears are ringing and my wrist is sore. Will have to get my
station setup improved before any more of these are done.

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GØRDO Operated by: John, 2133T from England

Good fun as always. Some signals were strong - even VK4TJ / John was a fine 449 on 20M. As soon as darkness struck (1600Z) sigs dropped out, so ended early. I must sort out a wire for 40/80 again.


Early 1930's Marconi Straight Key on marble base.

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K8HW Operated by: Dave, 5324 from MI

1st Sprint

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N9GGE Operated by: John, 2886 from IL

Just for grins dug out my K1/4 and turned it down to 900mw hooked up to the G5RV. 6 of the 10 Qs I had were from MI. 40m was real good in the morning for about 500 miles. Thanks guys. See everyone next weekend. 73 72 John

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VE3AKV Operated by: Bob, 5204T from ON

Hey there...

Not much time to play WES this time around, but managed about 2 hours. Thanks to all those who pulled out my QRP signal. See you all next time... 73/72

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KH6OZ Operated by: George, 3975T from MT

Tnx for all the QSO's 73's George

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K8LJG Operated by: John, 336T from MI

Not a lot of time this WES ! Maybe next time.

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W5ALT Operated by: Walt, 103T from TX

Well, between a college graduation and birthday, I only got to operate a grand total of 1 hour at the end. It was still fun, though! Hopefully next time I can sneak into my cave and go the whole sprint.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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KC9HGW Operated by: Bob, 281T from IL

My first WES in over a year due to antenna deficiencies and family distractions. It was good to work some real DX during the event. Thanks to all.
Bob Carson KC9HGW 281T

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KC6ZZT Operated by: Joe, 3647 from CA

Glad to see both 40 and 20 were open enough for some QSOs. SKCC members are the politest hams on the bands, even during a contest.

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KE5PWL Operated by: Eric, 4229T from LA

This was a fun time for me. I really enjoyed the letter challenge. I used a IC-718 100W A G5RV ant. And several bugs, i would switch out every few contacts :-) 1952 presentation, 1937 Mc Elroy TAC bug, 1962 original, 1976 lightning bug. 73' ..

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WØSZV Operated by: Eldon, 4999C from MO

Sick at start but got about 2 hrs in between having to go fix the neighbors tractor. Good WES. New 2 wavelength 160 loop doing great on 40 and 80. checking out 160 later tonight. Looking forward to sks night. Getting a little better at this.

Just the shack, not decorated.

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N6DIT Operated by: Dennis, 3283 from CA

HO HO HO
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY DX
DIT DIT

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KC9KHG Operated by: Randy, 3687T from IL

Thank you all very much.I had a blast.Great sprint!! 73!!

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W3RT Operated by: Red, 3237T from PA

Neat theme! Bands somewhat cooperative; time on radio not cooperative. Spent hours shopping in the rain with the One Who Must Be Obeyed!

Rig: Kenwood TS 940 at 85 watts, sloper at 25 ft.on 40 & 80; and C3SS at 30 ft for 20m. Key was the Flameproof.

Thanks to the ones I was able to work for their patience. Lots of signals, and glad to hear the activity.

73, Red, W3RT SKCC # 3237T in PA.

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K6JF Operated by: Jim, 4261T from CA

Rough start with only 2 QSOs Saturday, but picked up Sunday. Biggest surprise was working F6HKA, he was loud for a good part of the day. Only one new C/T number, but did pick up a new state (RI), tnx Myrt. Two more to go...where was MS and NH????

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W9DLN Operated by: Dan, 3635T from WI

Thanks everyone. This was the most fun and productive weekend sprint ever. It started off slow but really got going after the first couple of hours. Again a special thanks for K2RFP and K3UK. Couldn't have done it without you guys.

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AB1BW Operated by: George, 2468T from CT

What a great sprint. It was nice to see better conditions and all the activity for this one. After being off the air for a couple of months it was good to participate again. Rig used was an Icom 746 Pro at 100 watts and a windom at 50 feet or a Hex Beam at 30 feet. See you next month. 73, George

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NT9K Operated by: Bill, 1926T from FL

I wanted to participate much more than I did. I missed lots of you this time. I did get to work Bert F6HKA for a new dx contact. Wish I could have played more, maybe I can do better in the DX Travaganza on Dec 19 and 20th? I'll try! For this sprint, I used my Kenwood TS-870 at 100w into cushcraft MA5B mini beam, up about 40 feet. The keys I used were the Amplidan, the Begali Blade, the GHD GT501MIL and a new old bug that a close friend just gave me for Christmas. It's a 1916 Vibroplex and needs a full restoration and just the project I was looking for.

This being the last WES of the year, I want to say a special thank you to Dick K2RFP, for taking over the WES and doing such a great job this past year. Thank you Dick. Thank you Gene KL7GLL, for doing the WES stats and awards too. Most of all, I want to say Merry Christmas to you all! Until next time, 73. Bill NT9K..


Happy Holidays!

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N3JJT Operated by: Scott, 255T from OH

Well, again, I had allot of fun! I worked Bert, W5ZR on 3 bands, and Dan , W9DLN, maybe we should have a new WES award..WAB(worked all Bert), and WAD, u can figure the rest! Looking forward to next time...I hope everyone has a nice Christmas, and Santa throws a little radio piece under the tree!

73..de Scott..N3JJT

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KØLUW Operated by: Russ, 1702T from NE

Tough sprint - bands were very poor on Saturday but got better on Sunday. Unfortunately, the noise floor at my qth also came up with the signals. Missed a lot of qso's with the qrp guys.

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N8BB Operated by: Werner, 5433T from MI

Had another fantastic time. So many good ops out there with the ears to work my qrp 5 watts. Walt LW3EX beat the buzzer at the end for the last Q, and Jim KK7YJ also surprised on 40 with a great signal. Randy and John on 160 with great signals. So many very good contacts. Only wish I had gotten Vince but qrp was pushing it on 40. To all you friends out there, Have a safe and very HAPPY HOLIDAYS and we will be at it again next year. 73es to all, Werner N8BB/qrp

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W5ZR Operated by: Bert, 2931T from LA

This was a great weekend sprint. Lots of activity. The larger number of members is showing up as more activity. I decided to run 500W this time to try to work more DX; it worked! There were some very good signals from Europe, and S52CC, Vince, was one of the best. Thanks to all who gave me a qso.
73 Bert

P.S. Check out the ZR SKCC program listed on the SKCC web page.....good stuff!

ZR SKCC Program (Not for Sprints)

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KK5NA Operated by: Joe, 1923C from TX

Great event as always. Worked casually but pretty good band conditions on 40 and 20 M. Rig K3 @ 5Watts. Ant EDZ @ 55'. I did use my beam for two Alaska contacts.

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NV9X Operated by: Jim, 1358 from IL

Played a little here and there on Sunday. Very first contact,F6HKA. No other DX. No Canada. 1 Alaska. Got some new calls to add for my very slow climb to Centurion. Always enjoy. Looking forward to next weekend. Thanks SKCC.

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KKØI Operated by: Jack, 2370T from WI

Was able to put a bit more time in this weekend. Used my recently purchased VIZ COOTIE Key dor the event. Nice way to break it in. Glad to be able to hand out a few more numbers for the participants. As always a fun event. 73s, jack KKØI

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WA1AR Operated by: Alan, 4079t from MA

Bands were good today. Use 80M,40M and 20M. Some of the west coast on 40M were weak and had to really listen. Used a mix of S&P and CQ. For a while I used the B VFO to quickly search between CQs. USA DX was KL8DX with a nice signal fro AK. F6HKA had a strong S9+ signal for most of the morning and into the afternoon on 20M. S52CC was a bit hard to copy on 40M. Used a 1952 Vibroplex Champion.

73 Alan

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K9DTH Operated by: Ron, 3698T from Il.

I didnot devote much time on this sprint. Band conditions not good saturday eve, with lots of static. Sunday time was split between radio and football.Happy hollidays to all.

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W4CU Operated by: Tom, 2733T from FL

Had a great time. This is easily my best score ever despite a local power outage the last few hours of the contest. Many thanks to all who took the time to work me. vy 73 & GL - Tom

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WL7WH Operated by: Bob, 2940T from AK

Once again lots of fun. Had to turn on Henry to be heard. Look forward to the next one. Condx. much better today!!

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K6FFY Operated by: Nick, 1221T from WA

It was nice to hear some new call signs working the Sprint.

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W6UT Operated by: Dennis, 2417T from CA

Had a great time. Was slow on Sat evening until 80 opened up to east. Worked 80/40/20/15.

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AF2Z Operated by: Drew, 2082T from NJ

Dreary wet weather here, perfect for bouncing radio waves off the ionosphere all day. Worked only 80/40/20 with 40m being the hottest band. Got some DX this time: Rob G4LMW and Bob I0QM on 40m, Bert F6HKA on 20m. Nice signals from AK: Phil KL8DX and Bob WL7WH, both on 20m for a long spell Sunday afternoon (hope it is this easy to work them during K3Y 2010!). Not much action from the West Coast, only Don W7GB in WA, and Dennis N6DIT in CA, both on 20m. All in all, a pretty active sprint. My rig: Elecraft K3 running 12 watts, 100 ft wire up 30 ft, Junker straight key.

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WA2JSG Operated by: Curt, 3018T from NJ

Very enjoyable sprint, as always. Did not have a lot of time for it, but it was fun.
Rig: Kenwood TS440SAT, about 75 watts to an elevated Butternut vertical (my only HF antenna). Vibroplex straight key (pictured).
A very Merry Christmas to all.
Curt WA2JSG #3018T NJ


WA2JSG

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N2JNZ Operated by: George, 2836T from NY

Had the most fun ever !!! The Kenwood 930s was fantastic and the new bug was fun !!! Started the WES with bug weights then went to the Extendadot for much better dot control. Thanks to LW3EX , IK2RMZ , G0RDO , EA1EVA and F6HKA for DX !! Many thanks also to all my SKCC buddies !!! With a new digital board the radio ran FB and made life easier !! 73 all !!!!

New Bug !!!

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W4HDM Operated by: Damon, 3729T from GA

Awesome Sprint ...had a great time working this sprint at a relaxed pace. A bonus was getting 3 countries! Thanks all!

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W9CC Operated by: Larry, 469T from IN

I wish 40 meters had been better, but it was a nice contest anyway. It was nice to work Bert, F6HKA. Happy Holidays folks, and 73.

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W7GVE Operated by: Ed, 729T from AZ

The DX was a nice surprise

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KL8DX Operated by: Phil, 3800T from AK

A three contest weekend for me; Feld Hell, PSK and WES. Spent most of my time doing the WES on Sunday but I took a few digital breaks. Best DX for me was F6HKA, Bert and LW3EX, Walt. I worked Bert on both 40 and 20 and he had a great signal for a large part of the contest. 20 meters started rough on Sunday but ended up being pretty darn good.

My first moderate effort at operating as it has been a busy year for me. Thanks to all those that make these contests possible. Thanks to all those that yelled my way and hopefully I didn't miss that many. I would like to wish all the SKCC Membership the best of holidays, health, and DX as we close out this year and soon bring in another. See you again in 2010!

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VE3FUJ Operated by: Brion, 4936 from ON

I had forgotten about the wes this weekend till I heard someone calling CQ WES with abt 3 hrs left to go. So much for remembering. Cant leave anything to Memory. Brion VE3FUJ

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W1EJ Operated by: Ed, 1594T from CA

What a great way to spend a rainy day.

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K5ENA Operated by: John, 3045T from OK

Always enjoy our Sprints.
73, John, K5ENA

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N4RE Operated by: Rick, 942T from NC

Great WES with lots of participation. I wish the QRN had been less as I missed several stations down in the noise. Stations seemed spaced out a little more this time making copy easier.
73 and Merry Christmas,
Rick - N4RE

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NG6Z Operated by: Paul, 802T from WA

Just an hour or so Sunday morning. Spent most of Saturday on 10M during the contest. Sunday we had family over so no time for contesting.

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VE5CUL Operated by: Brian, 1672 from SK

I enjoyed this Weekend Sprint. On Saturday night there were lots of stations in
the noise on 40 and 80 but I had no luck. Sunday afternoon was better on 20
and I made 9 contacts and the last one on 40 in the last couple of minutes.
It was -30 degrees F here and a good day to be inside going between making coffee and listening for SKCC stations. It was great to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Until next time - 73,
Brian - VE5CUL

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S52CC Operated by: Vince, 5011 from Slovenia

The beginning treatened with catastrophy, the overall result is a bit better. I did my best and regret the disappointment of those who were unable to establish a contact with me.
Season's greetings with very best wishes to all.
73, Vince


The little straight key used in SKCC QSOs

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W1LIC Operated by: Wes, 1142 from ME

I had fun using my new TS-480SAT. Just I there had been more time to operate.

W1LIC

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K2NPN Operated by: Phil, 1687C from NY

The December 2009 SKCC-WES was lots of fun this month. I look forward to future events....73 and Merry Christmas..Phil-K2NPN

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N5RDN Operated by: Rob, 406 from TX

Tks Curt de N5RDN

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WA8OKR Operated by: Bill, 3200C from OH

Thank all of you for a great improvement in my score.

I was shocked when I loged F6HKA.

I expected to get some local to 500 miles but had a real surprize with the great results.

I became greedy and tried to hear Vince S52CC but no way so I concentrated on the score.

It was a blast and I hope to join the nest event.

73 de WA8OKR

Bill

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KD8JHJ Operated by: Mike, 4877 from OH

Clouds and rain all weekend. Great wx for operating. worked 40m and 80m on Saturday night and 40, 20 and 15m on Sunday. Waited in line and even got KL8DX and F6HKA. This sprint should be my best score yet. Lots of fun. Thanks everyone for the contacts and Merry Christmas. 73 CUL

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LW3EX Operated by: Walt, 3804T from Argentina

Lots of fun! Thank you all SKCC guys and special to you Dick, K2RFP FB!

Nice to work Vince S52CC on 15m, Bert F6HKA on 20/15/10m super 599, Phil KL8DX & Bob WL7WH the frozen AK landers, good surprise to got Jim KK7YJ on 20/15m and Werner N8BB/qrp on 20m WTG!

Hope to see everyone on next weekend "DXT"
>>>Merry Xmas & Happy New Year<<<
73 - ..- Walt

PS: REWARD for a "VT" coming soon...

Old GPO used in WES

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W7GB Operated by: Don, 2771C from WA

This is a very nice, easy going "contest" and I enjoyed it.
I don't know who the Special SKCC Member is so I left that at zero.
I've got 10 to go for the Tribune level. Maybe I'll get it next year.

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K1ND Operated by: Jan, 6099 from MI

Enjoyed my first event as a SKCC member ~ thanks to K8KIC & K8MXC
Shall return for more, 72 Jan K1ND

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ACØFQ Operated by: Scott, 4925 from CO

My first (successful) Sprint!

I'm still shaky on the key and get befuddled at high(er) copy speeds -- but I managed to get one contact without either of us pulling our respective hair out. Thanks, Curt! (KU8L)

I tried listening for activity Saturday PM but the bands were awful. I got tied up in to-do lists Sunday AM and didn't get on until late. I heard many folks on 40m and jumped on Curt's CQ.

Rig: Icom 756 Pro III, barefoot. Antenna: Multi-wire OCF dipole @ 25'. Key: Lionel J-38.

73!

Scott, #4925

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NE5DL Operated by: Dave, 5081T from TX

Worked a bunch on 10M Sunday afternoon. F6HKA booming in here but no other Europeans

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K4UFT Operated by: Ted, 4289C from SC

As usual, 40 Meters was the only band useable here in upstate SC. IC-7000 at 20 Watts to home brew Hamstick vertical. J-37 key. Got tired of chasing the mike around the desk so I put it in a block of Styrofoam. Now all I have to do is reach over and punch the mike's control buttons without having to pick it up ... filter, band change, memorized frequencies, etc. The IF DSP really helps to pull out the weak ones.

Corraling The IC-7000 Mike for CW

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AE4LD Operated by: Larry, 3090 from NC

Another great time although not much time on the air due to Family stuff. 73 All until next month. Larry AE4LD

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WA1VIL Operated by: Greg, 443t from MA

Was out of town all weekend and just got to work a few during the last hour-couldn't think of missing it all. 73 and Happy Holidays!

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KA5TJS Operated by: Allen, 5172 from TX

Short time because Sunday was may birthday. Tried Saturday night but no luck at all. It was cold in the garage where the rig is. Had a lot of fun thought. Look forward to the next one. Getting close to a C.

73's Allen

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KØKEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

Our time was split between the XYL's birthday, SKCC and the 10 meter event.
Many thanks to all stations that worked me and thanks to XE1CHE, IK2RMZ, F6HKA,
LW3EX, KL8DX, EA1EVA, and of course VE3AKV for big signals. Conditions were
better than usual here in the mid west. fyi: the station was cleaned up for
the Christmas picture. The tree was a gift from a friend, the Nut Cracker is
just one of many I have collected. The stocking is one of many that hangs on
the family room fireplace with all the other family members. The XYL is quite
a decorator. 73 to all Happy Holidays

Christmas WES 2009

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IØQM Operated by: Bob, 4954C from Italy

Couldn't operate on Sunday. Put most effort on the beginning. So got S52CC, Thanks Vince, a very great QSO with big signals from You. Propagation and noise was terrible the early two hour, searched others neighbors without full success. Another extra hour before realize to have less than two for sleeping in the whole weekend. Then propagation wide open on forty to NA/USA but must QRT for safe. Thanks everyone, enjoyed for the QSO. Again a special thanks for Dick K2RFP and Andy K3UK, Great WES and very HAPPY HOLIDAYS. 73 Bob I0QM

Happy Holidays

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KD9B Operated by: Dennis, 4074 from KY

I stopped in for a break from shopping and caught Phil in AK. Really looking forward to Jan.

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VA2NB Operated by: Michael, 120 from QC

I made a few WES contacts from my cottage in QC. It was great to work some SKCC DX on 20m
(G0RDO and F6HKA were booming in). Also nice to work Dan W9DLN to help him out with QC in
his quest for the Canadian Maple Award. I like the relaxed nature of these Sprints.
Looking forward to working many of you on ARRL SKN.
Michael VE3WMB / VA2NB

My key for this WES : a 1959 Vibroplex Blue Racer Std with Vari-Speed

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AC2C Operated by: Ron, 2748T from MD

I finally had some time to concentrate on a WES. Conditions seemed decent and there were many stations participating. It looks like we picked up a few new Centurions and Tribunes, as well.

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N5LUL Operated by: Brad, 3779c from TX

Got wrapped up in the ARRL 10M contest this weekend. Will have a better score to submit next month.
Rig was a Yaesu FT-857, Vibroplex Know-Code key, and dipole at 35'.

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NØSSS Operated by: Adam, 577ØT from TX

Lots of fun! I was able to operate for half of the event. Key: touch keyer in manual mode. I called cq's wiggling my left index finger at 5-8 wpm. I worked QSO's wiggling my right index finger at 12-15 wpm. So I didn't get tired at all this time around. I enjoyed all the contacts with you fine ops. Happy holidays.

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AC7T Operated by: Doug, 5368C from WA

[Reposted with score correction.] Good fun as always. I particularly enjoyed working newer members, including F6HKA. Conditions here were mediocre on Saturday, but I had some modest success on 80 meters. 20 seemed in good shape on Sunday, but I sometimes had trouble copying even strong signals (like Kl8DX and W7GVE) through my local power line noise. Still, I had a few fun ragchews and picked up some new numbers as well. Thanks organizers and participants.

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KU8L Operated by: Curt, 5380T from MI

COnditions started out pretty poor on 40M. Currently stuck on 40M and above.
Only listened on 20 for a few minutes Saturday Nite. After about 10PM or so,
40 began to pick up and I was pretty productive until rest break at 0200.
Back up at 0600 again on 40M until 20M opened up. Still, 80ame from 40 only.
Without a beam on 20 and 15, only the loudest stations are really workable so
I don't spend much time digging stuff out there.

It was fun. I dont have a really accurate wattmeter and wonder about the actual
output of the Drakes..180 in, 58ff...its close. but hey..its all for fun.

BTW, this pair of Drakes is my original rig from 1967..used nearly every day,
and I just replaced my first set of finals a few months ago.

Used the Navy HV insulated key back and forth with the 1949 Vibroplex standard
with the home made extension. I'm sure you all could tell when I switched back
and forth! :)

Loads of fun--worked many numbers that were new to me. Finished Tx2 and a good
start on Tx3 so it was a productive WES. Thanks to all and see you in the next one.

Curt


A Merry Drake Xmas

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KT4FJ Operated by: Mike, 6035 from VA

My first SKCC WES and it sure was fun especially chatting with Bob I0QM in Rome and Phil KL8DX in Alaska with my
QRP 5 watt signal! Hope to hear you all next time. 73, Mike

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K2RFP Operated by: Dick, 2099T from NY

Thanks to Vince, S52CC for operating as this month's Special SKCC Member.
You did a FB job considering the compromise antenna you were using.

One hundred years ago this month the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to
Guglielmo Marconi. It is through his relentless efforts and those of countless
others then and since that we can enjoy our wonderful radio hobby.

And a message for the season: Peace.

73, Dick.


My shack decorated for the holidays.

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KD6HTN Operated by: Kate, 5405 from CA

Was unprepared for this WES. Somehow I thought it ended Saturday & not Sunday. Had been
practicing on side tone with my bug (with the official SKCC Extendadot on it!), got tired
& started scanning 20 m. Was surprised to fine it open & full of WES QSO's. At first I
actually used the bug, but decided quickly that I was messing up too much. Then I started
using the dah side as a straight key, until I gave up & hooked up my straight key!
Anyway, thanks for putting on these sprints so often; they are helping my CW greatly. I
will try to be more prepared next time.

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KE7NVA Operated by: Eric, 5994 from OR

This was my first WES. I had fun even though I only had a little time, and I look forward
to more. Thanks for slowing down to help me out. Eric KE7NVA

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G4LMW Operated by: Rob, 4454T from England

Got my wire beam up and running halfway through, so wil be ready for the DX-travaganza!

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KB4QQJ Operated by: Randy, 3508T from NC

Well I only got to play for an hour and a half this time, but had plenty of fun. I sure
hope the conditions are as good this weekend for the DX-Travaganza. Strongest signal was
Damon, W4HDM at 40 over. Sorry I missed Vince. Just didn't get to play as much as I
wanted. Nice set up Vince.
Picture credit is from CQ Magazine.
Needed "OOIO1"
Fun theme Dick, Thanks for all you've done in 2009. Looking forward to 2010.

Next Event,
Randy_KB4QQJ

Cool set Up Vince, Glad to see you in CQ Magazine.

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K1PUB Operated by: Chas, 4101T from MA

Was a very busy week-end for playing concerts, and I also worked the 10 Meter contest, so
had only a couple of hours for the WES this time. A token submittal, I didn't even figure
out the bonus points.

Thanks to all who made 2009 such a great year for SKCC, and wishing everyone a great
Holiday season. Looking forward to K3Y.

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W2RC Operated by: R.C.A.R.C., 5073 from NY

W2RC was QRV with three operators - Dick, K2RFP, Jerry, K2PAY, and Neil, KC2KY.
40m was a little noisy for us on Saturday night but we managed to make a few contacts.
On Sunday morning, after a quick rotator repair, we were able to take advantage of the
good band conditions on 20m. We had arm chair copy on F6HKA and KL8DX on 20. John, G0RDO,
made a valiant attempt to work us on 20 but the propagation was just not there for us.
Walt, LW3EX, was our only 15m QSO. Vince, S52CC, was barely audible 40 and we tried but
could not quite work him. We had a ball and met our goal of earning Centurion status
for the radio club. Onward to Tribune!

73 and happy holidays to all from Dick, Jerry, and Neil.


The Marconi Shack in Rocky Point, NY decorated for the holidays.

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KC2KY Operated by: Neil, 3245T from NY

Happy holidays to all and thanks for another fun sprint. I operated under my own call
for the first two hours, entirely on 40 and 80 meters, then operated as W2RC for the
Radio Central ARC team. Dick, K2RFP, Jerry, K2PAY, and Yours Truly, Neil, KC2KY, added
enough new SKCC numbers to W2RC's cumulative log in the December WES to achieve Centurion
status for Radio Central Amateur Radio Club.

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Programmed by K2RFP. VID: 1.01.384
Updated: December 23, 2009 1543 UTC
WES Manager: Dick - K2RFP