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SKCC WES Results

Date: March 14, 2010
Club call: VE3FUJ
Information: WES Homepage
Number of participants: 148

QSOs x Mult + Bonus = Score

Results by Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's Mult Bonus Score
- *3 VE3FUJ Brion 4936 ON 75 36 431 3131
1 3 W9DLN Dan 3635T WI 212 56 651 12523
2 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 187 47 826 9615
3 4 KG4W Ed 2416 VA 149 47 701 7704
4 4 F6HKA Bert 6069T France 128 53 676 7460
5 3 K4ZGB Tom 796T AL 144 46 686 7310
6 3 W5ALT Walt 103T TX 139 41 676 6375
7 3 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 121 47 586 6273
8 4 W4CU Tom 2733T FL 132 41 651 6063
9 3 K3NCO Marc 6144C MD 112 42 572 5276
10 3 W1PNS Pete 4853T MA 108 42 651 5187
11 4 VE3CWU Bob 5133T ON 104 41 541 4805
12 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 102 38 476 4352
13 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 101 37 566 4303
14 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 80 36 551 3431
15 3 N6DIT Dennis 3283T CA 87 31 616 3313
16 3 W6UT Dennis 2417T CA 74 34 491 3007
17 3 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 67 37 466 2945
18 3 KAØRJY Reginald 4100T MN 65 35 496 2771
19 3 W2RC Jerry/Neil 5073C NY 72 32 461 2765
20 2 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 68 31 481 2589
21 3 W9IL Lou 4532C IL 62 35 396 2566
22 2 KDØR David 5808 KS 59 34 406 2412
23 3 K9DTH Ron 3698T IL 59 33 421 2368
24 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 61 29 376 2145
25 3 WB5NPW Jesse 5633 LA 53 32 385 2081
26 4 K4BAI John 3280 GA 56 30 346 2026
27 4 VE5SG Garry 6154 SK 48 31 376 1864
28 3 AD5VC Dana 1555T LA 50 28 361 1761
29 3 KE7YTE Tomandrews 6447 AZ 51 27 367 1744
30 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 47 28 411 1727
31 3 K2NPN Phil 1687C NY 54 27 265 1723
32 2 KEØN Eliot 256T MN 45 30 366 1716
33 3 N9OL John 4014T IN 49 28 336 1708
34 3 K4CQW Quintwebb 4347C VA 47 29 336 1699
35 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519C MO 42 31 310 1612
36 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 46 26 336 1532
37 3 AA5TB Steve 110 TX 44 27 307 1495
38 3 W1WBB Bill 6399 RI 40 28 311 1431
39 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 42 25 331 1381
40 3 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 43 21 366 1269
41 3 W4HAY Frank 678C TN 38 25 296 1246
42 3 AB1BW George 2468T CT 42 22 321 1245
43 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 36 24 321 1185
44 2 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 43 20 316 1176
45 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 37 23 316 1167
46 4 EA1EVA Javi 5871T Spain 35 26 245 1155
47 3 W9SAY Charlie 1158 IL 39 23 241 1138
48 2 W7IEX Van 3015C NV 40 22 256 1136
49 4 KL8DX Phil 3800T AK 39 21 316 1135
50 3 W1WIU Jim 486C RI 38 21 336 1134
51 3 NØSSS Adam 5770T TX 38 23 241 1115
52 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 35 21 326 1061
53 3 K1NNJ Tom 2937T MA 36 22 262 1054
54 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 30 23 291 981
55 3 K2XS Terry 5119 NY 30 22 282 942
56 3 W4NBS Tom 4049 AL 35 20 226 926
57 2 VE3AKV Bob 5204T ON 32 17 293 837
57 3 K6JF Jim 4261T CA 30 20 237 837
59 3 IK2RMZ Martin 5278C Italy 30 20 209 809
60 3 WA5VQM Mark 58C TX 29 20 220 800
61 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 28 16 316 764
62 3 W4HDM Damon 3729T GA 27 18 236 722
63 2 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 26 19 217 711
64 3 K1NIT Bill 3446C ME 25 19 231 706
65 3 W6MQI Dave 6213 CA 26 19 210 704
66 3 W9CC Larry 469T IN 30 16 216 696
67 3 NE7D Rock 665T OR 28 16 236 684
68 3 KC4ZA Al 4421 VA 25 17 237 662
69 3 KAØCSW Jim 3741T MN 25 16 261 661
70 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 25 16 256 656
71 3 KG4WNA John 4984 KY 22 18 246 642
72 3 W3RT Red 3237T PA 25 16 233 633
73 3 N5LUL Brad 3779C TX 25 15 238 613
74 3 W4KRN Karen 4495T VA 27 15 187 592
75 3 AA1QT Harry 6506 ME 20 19 192 572
76 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 24 16 165 549
77 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229 VT 20 15 246 546
78 3 W4LDA Roger 4789 GA 21 18 155 533
79 3 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 21 17 168 525
79 3 WS9E Joe 3859 WI 22 16 173 525
81 3 KØLWV Larry 3571 MO 26 14 150 514
82 3 N3JJT Scott 255T OH 20 15 197 497
83 3 WB8ENE Art 3773C OH 18 15 213 483
84 2 NT7S Jason 361C OR 20 14 193 473
85 3 AA4N Mike 4371T TN 19 15 186 471
86 3 K6FFY Nick 1221T WA 20 14 176 456
87 3 N2UM Gary 3041T NY 18 15 181 451
88 3 F5DE Bernard 6247C France 17 15 147 402
89 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 16 14 171 395
90 3 W4CUX Bill 5497 GA 15 12 201 381
91 4 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 17 13 143 364
92 3 KF7ATL Garth 5914 UT 15 13 158 353
93 3 AE4LD Larry 3090T NC 14 11 188 342
93 3 N9FC John 3893T IN 14 13 160 342
95 3 N4RE Rick 942T NC 14 12 168 336
96 3 GØRDO John 2133T England 14 12 167 335
97 3 WA4PWA Bob 2074 AL 16 13 95 303
98 3 KA1SAW Neal 2824T MA 14 13 110 292
98 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 13 11 149 292
100 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 15 11 110 275
101 3 AA2XB Frank 1681 T NY 12 11 140 272
102 3 KD6HTN Kate 5405 CA 13 10 139 269
103 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 13 13 90 259
104 1 K1ULF Ulf 3689C CT 12 12 111 255
105 2 KBØETU Phil 4542 AL 14 12 75 243
106 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 12 11 105 237
107 3 N8RVE John 4811T OH 13 10 100 230
108 3 KW4JS John 4800 TN 10 8 144 224
109 3 KA1XC John 5188C MA 16 8 95 223
109 3 OH7QR Erkki 6379 Finland 10 9 133 223
111 3 K4JPN Steve 2402C GA 14 8 80 192
112 3 AA9KH J 0219C IL 8 8 119 183
112 3 KØMC Mike 5241C CO 8 8 119 183
114 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 10 10 80 180
115 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 8 8 111 175
116 3 S52CC Vince 5011 Slovenia 10 5 119 169
117 3 KE4KY Glenn 2622C KY 10 7 85 155
118 3 WAØL Mark 6585 MO 9 9 65 146
119 2 KDØV Merlin 1243T MN 9 9 55 136
120 3 VE3FAL Fred 50 ON 8 6 80 128
121 3 AB2BJ Fred 321 NJ 8 8 60 124
122 3 KC6ZZT Joe 3647 CA 7 7 64 113
123 3 KE7NVA Eric 5994 OR 6 6 75 111
124 2 N9GGE John 2886 IL 5 4 79 99
125 3 KK9U Mark 3818T IN 7 7 45 94
126 2 VA5LF Sean 4507 SK 5 5 66 91
127 3 KI4UZI Richard 5679 FL 5 5 65 90
127 3 WA7SRZ Jim 5781 WA 6 5 60 90
129 2 WA1WQG Brucedanielson 3427 CT 6 6 35 71
130 3 KD5JHE Jerry 1976T MS 2 2 52 56
131 3 K4NVJ Joe 393 AL 4 4 35 51
131 3 K5ZOL Bob 3945T TX 3 3 42 51
131 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 3 3 42 51
134 3 N9QU Leo 3464T WI 3 3 40 49
135 3 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 5 5 20 45
136 3 KL7GLL Gene 1098T VA 2 2 40 44
137 3 KB1OIQ Andy 6265 MA 3 3 32 41
138 3 KD8JHJ Mike 4877C OH 2 2 35 39
139 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 2 2 30 34
140 2 KCØJBU Kevin 2857 CO 2 2 20 24
141 2 KC4FLT Carl 3625 AL 4 4 5 21
142 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 1 1 18 19
143 3 K4UFT Ted 4289C SC 1 1 14 15
144 3 K8NB Noel 3112T MI 2 2 10 14
145 2 KH6OZ George 3975T MT 1 1 10 11
146 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 0 0 0 0
146 2 LW3EX/XP Walt 3804T Argentina 0 0 0 0

Results by Category and Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's Mult Bonus Score
- *3 VE3FUJ Brion 4936 ON 75 36 431 3131
1 1 K1ULF Ulf 3689C CT 12 12 111 255
1 2 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 68 31 481 2589
2 2 KDØR David 5808 KS 59 34 406 2412
3 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 47 28 411 1727
4 2 KEØN Eliot 256T MN 45 30 366 1716
5 2 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 43 20 316 1176
6 2 W7IEX Van 3015C NV 40 22 256 1136
7 2 VE3AKV Bob 5204T ON 32 17 293 837
8 2 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 26 19 217 711
9 2 NT7S Jason 361C OR 20 14 193 473
10 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 15 11 110 275
11 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 13 13 90 259
12 2 KBØETU Phil 4542 AL 14 12 75 243
13 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 12 11 105 237
14 2 KDØV Merlin 1243T MN 9 9 55 136
15 2 N9GGE John 2886 IL 5 4 79 99
16 2 VA5LF Sean 4507 SK 5 5 66 91
17 2 WA1WQG Brucedanielson 3427 CT 6 6 35 71
18 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 2 2 30 34
19 2 KCØJBU Kevin 2857 CO 2 2 20 24
20 2 KC4FLT Carl 3625 AL 4 4 5 21
21 2 KH6OZ George 3975T MT 1 1 10 11
22 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 0 0 0 0
22 2 LW3EX/XP Walt 3804T Argentina 0 0 0 0
1 3 W9DLN Dan 3635T WI 212 56 651 12523
2 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 187 47 826 9615
3 3 K4ZGB Tom 796T AL 144 46 686 7310
4 3 W5ALT Walt 103T TX 139 41 676 6375
5 3 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 121 47 586 6273
6 3 K3NCO Marc 6144C MD 112 42 572 5276
7 3 W1PNS Pete 4853T MA 108 42 651 5187
8 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 102 38 476 4352
9 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 101 37 566 4303
10 3 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 80 36 551 3431
11 3 N6DIT Dennis 3283T CA 87 31 616 3313
12 3 W6UT Dennis 2417T CA 74 34 491 3007
13 3 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 67 37 466 2945
14 3 KAØRJY Reginald 4100T MN 65 35 496 2771
15 3 W2RC Jerry/Neil 5073C NY 72 32 461 2765
16 3 W9IL Lou 4532C IL 62 35 396 2566
17 3 K9DTH Ron 3698T IL 59 33 421 2368
18 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 61 29 376 2145
19 3 WB5NPW Jesse 5633 LA 53 32 385 2081
20 3 AD5VC Dana 1555T LA 50 28 361 1761
21 3 KE7YTE Tomandrews 6447 AZ 51 27 367 1744
22 3 K2NPN Phil 1687C NY 54 27 265 1723
23 3 N9OL John 4014T IN 49 28 336 1708
24 3 K4CQW Quintwebb 4347C VA 47 29 336 1699
25 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519C MO 42 31 310 1612
26 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 46 26 336 1532
27 3 AA5TB Steve 110 TX 44 27 307 1495
28 3 W1WBB Bill 6399 RI 40 28 311 1431
29 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 42 25 331 1381
30 3 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 43 21 366 1269
31 3 W4HAY Frank 678C TN 38 25 296 1246
32 3 AB1BW George 2468T CT 42 22 321 1245
33 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 36 24 321 1185
34 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 37 23 316 1167
35 3 W9SAY Charlie 1158 IL 39 23 241 1138
36 3 W1WIU Jim 486C RI 38 21 336 1134
37 3 NØSSS Adam 5770T TX 38 23 241 1115
38 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 35 21 326 1061
39 3 K1NNJ Tom 2937T MA 36 22 262 1054
40 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 30 23 291 981
41 3 K2XS Terry 5119 NY 30 22 282 942
42 3 W4NBS Tom 4049 AL 35 20 226 926
43 3 K6JF Jim 4261T CA 30 20 237 837
44 3 IK2RMZ Martin 5278C Italy 30 20 209 809
45 3 WA5VQM Mark 58C TX 29 20 220 800
46 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 28 16 316 764
47 3 W4HDM Damon 3729T GA 27 18 236 722
48 3 K1NIT Bill 3446C ME 25 19 231 706
49 3 W6MQI Dave 6213 CA 26 19 210 704
50 3 W9CC Larry 469T IN 30 16 216 696
51 3 NE7D Rock 665T OR 28 16 236 684
52 3 KC4ZA Al 4421 VA 25 17 237 662
53 3 KAØCSW Jim 3741T MN 25 16 261 661
54 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 25 16 256 656
55 3 KG4WNA John 4984 KY 22 18 246 642
56 3 W3RT Red 3237T PA 25 16 233 633
57 3 N5LUL Brad 3779C TX 25 15 238 613
58 3 W4KRN Karen 4495T VA 27 15 187 592
59 3 AA1QT Harry 6506 ME 20 19 192 572
60 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 24 16 165 549
61 3 W4LDA Roger 4789 GA 21 18 155 533
62 3 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 21 17 168 525
62 3 WS9E Joe 3859 WI 22 16 173 525
64 3 KØLWV Larry 3571 MO 26 14 150 514
65 3 N3JJT Scott 255T OH 20 15 197 497
66 3 WB8ENE Art 3773C OH 18 15 213 483
67 3 AA4N Mike 4371T TN 19 15 186 471
68 3 K6FFY Nick 1221T WA 20 14 176 456
69 3 N2UM Gary 3041T NY 18 15 181 451
70 3 F5DE Bernard 6247C France 17 15 147 402
71 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 16 14 171 395
72 3 W4CUX Bill 5497 GA 15 12 201 381
73 3 KF7ATL Garth 5914 UT 15 13 158 353
74 3 AE4LD Larry 3090T NC 14 11 188 342
74 3 N9FC John 3893T IN 14 13 160 342
76 3 N4RE Rick 942T NC 14 12 168 336
77 3 GØRDO John 2133T England 14 12 167 335
78 3 WA4PWA Bob 2074 AL 16 13 95 303
79 3 KA1SAW Neal 2824T MA 14 13 110 292
79 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 13 11 149 292
81 3 AA2XB Frank 1681 T NY 12 11 140 272
82 3 KD6HTN Kate 5405 CA 13 10 139 269
83 3 N8RVE John 4811T OH 13 10 100 230
84 3 KW4JS John 4800 TN 10 8 144 224
85 3 KA1XC John 5188C MA 16 8 95 223
85 3 OH7QR Erkki 6379 Finland 10 9 133 223
87 3 K4JPN Steve 2402C GA 14 8 80 192
88 3 AA9KH J 0219C IL 8 8 119 183
88 3 KØMC Mike 5241C CO 8 8 119 183
90 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 10 10 80 180
91 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 8 8 111 175
92 3 S52CC Vince 5011 Slovenia 10 5 119 169
93 3 KE4KY Glenn 2622C KY 10 7 85 155
94 3 WAØL Mark 6585 MO 9 9 65 146
95 3 VE3FAL Fred 50 ON 8 6 80 128
96 3 AB2BJ Fred 321 NJ 8 8 60 124
97 3 KC6ZZT Joe 3647 CA 7 7 64 113
98 3 KE7NVA Eric 5994 OR 6 6 75 111
99 3 KK9U Mark 3818T IN 7 7 45 94
100 3 KI4UZI Richard 5679 FL 5 5 65 90
100 3 WA7SRZ Jim 5781 WA 6 5 60 90
102 3 KD5JHE Jerry 1976T MS 2 2 52 56
103 3 K4NVJ Joe 393 AL 4 4 35 51
103 3 K5ZOL Bob 3945T TX 3 3 42 51
103 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 3 3 42 51
106 3 N9QU Leo 3464T WI 3 3 40 49
107 3 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 5 5 20 45
108 3 KL7GLL Gene 1098T VA 2 2 40 44
109 3 KB1OIQ Andy 6265 MA 3 3 32 41
110 3 KD8JHJ Mike 4877C OH 2 2 35 39
111 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 1 1 18 19
112 3 K4UFT Ted 4289C SC 1 1 14 15
113 3 K8NB Noel 3112T MI 2 2 10 14
1 4 KG4W Ed 2416 VA 149 47 701 7704
2 4 F6HKA Bert 6069T France 128 53 676 7460
3 4 W4CU Tom 2733T FL 132 41 651 6063
4 4 VE3CWU Bob 5133T ON 104 41 541 4805
5 4 K4BAI John 3280 GA 56 30 346 2026
6 4 VE5SG Garry 6154 SK 48 31 376 1864
7 4 EA1EVA Javi 5871T Spain 35 26 245 1155
8 4 KL8DX Phil 3800T AK 39 21 316 1135
9 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229 VT 20 15 246 546
10 4 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 17 13 143 364

Sprint Stats

Number of participants by state..
AK 2 AL 6 AR 0 AZ 2 CA 9 CO 2 CT 3 DE 0 FL 3 GA 5
HI 0 IA 0 ID 0 IL 6 IN 4 KS 1 KY 2 LA 2 MA 6 MD 3
ME 3 MI 2 MN 4 MO 8 MS 2 MT 2 NC 3 ND 0 NE 1 NH 0
NJ 3 NM 0 NV 1 NY 9 OH 6 OK 1 OR 3 PA 1 RI 2 SC 1
SD 0 TX 7 TN 5 UT 1 VA 5 VT 1 WA 3 WI 3 WV 1 WY 0

State with most participants: CA 9, NY 9
Total USA participants: 134
Total non-USA participants: 14

Number of QSOs by state..
AK 82 AL 217 AR 0 AZ 153 CA 364 CO 10 CT 60 DE 0 FL 140 GA 133
HI 0 IA 0 ID 0 IL 234 IN 100 KS 59 KY 32 LA 103 MA 219 MD 188
ME 45 MI 49 MN 144 MO 274 MS 39 MT 26 NC 95 ND 0 NE 187 NH 0
NJ 75 NM 0 NV 40 NY 235 OH 70 OK 35 OR 54 PA 25 RI 78 SC 1
SD 0 TX 291 TN 119 UT 15 VA 250 VT 20 WA 43 WI 237 WV 121 WY 0

State with most QSOs: CA 364
Total QSOs with one or more USA operators: 4662
Total QSOs with one or more non-USA operators: 516

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

Soapbox

KØLWV Operated by: Larry, 3571 from MO

Excellent condx for contest. I have an intermitant on 15 tried several times with N6DIT
but couldn't complete exchange, sometimes its o.k. and other times not. Looking forward
to the next sprint.


K2NPN Operated by: Phil, 1687C from NY

I enjoyd the WES for 14 Mar 2010 and I look forward the the next one.
73
Phil - K2NPN


N3JJT Operated by: Scott, 255T from OH

Well, I did not CQ one time..just S&P...worked all my contacts on 40 except 1! It was on
80! Just played around, nothing serious here! Getting ready for fishing!

73...Scott


KB1ODO Operated by: Andy, 6229 from VT



MY JUNK BOX KEY


K1NIT Operated by: Bill, 3446C from ME

My first sprint. Wicked good fun!


KD6HTN Operated by: Kate, 5405 from CA

Worked mostly on 20 m, but ... hmmm, solar flux = 92 ... maybe there are some people on 15
m & 10 m! I found a few hardy souls, but not very many. However, I got a 5NN from
Alabama! It's nice to have the ionosphere coming back. No junk box key because I have
not accumulated a junk box yet. Using the same old Bencher straight key until I get my
SKCC key.


WB8ENE Operated by: Art, 3773C from OH

Great WES. I really enjoyed it. I was able to get 15 new C's and T's for my T. I've
been a C for two weeks, and only need 9 more for the T. Looking forward to the weekday
sprint next week. I'm hoping to get my T before the end of the month. Thanks for the
contacts. 73, Art.


WB8SDA Operated by: Carmen, 2339 from OH

Was only able to work one hour, but got home from work and took advantage of it using QRP.
Still had fun.


KI4UZI Operated by: Richard, 5679 from FL

First time on the SKCC and had fun and learned a lot. ;-) Will be back next month.


AB1BW Operated by: George, 2468T from CT

This turned out to be my best sprint so far. I finally broke the 1000 point barrier.
Not bad for strictly S&P. I'd do better if I could run a frequency and type at the same
time! A good turn out and pretty good conditions for this one. See you next month.
73, George




AB8FJ Operated by: Ted, 62C from OH

Very enjoyable Sprint. 40 meters was in great condition Sunday afternoon. Thanks to all
the stations who answered my QRP CQ calls on 7.110. Rig used was my Argonaut V at 5 watts
to an end-fed random wire up 15 feet. Key used was my Bencher RJ-2.


VE3AKV Operated by: Bob, 5204T from ON

Hello to all...another fun WES for me. I only had time to work for the first 90 minutes
and the last 60 minutes, but it was still a hoot! I'll just bet that Werner kicked my butt
once again!

72 to all and we'll see you in the SKS.

Bob


KB1OIQ Operated by: Andy, 6265 from MA

This was my first WES event. My schedule only allowed me to spend an hour at the radio.
There was a lot of QRM for many stations, making copy more difficult, especially for a new
guy. I still need to figure out how to jump in when there is a pileup. I had fun despite
my low number of contacts. I'm looking forward to the next WES event.


KBØETU Operated by: Phil, 4542 from AL

Did a lot better this month. Last month, my first, only made 2 contacts and I was
thinking QRP was not the way to go. This month, it looks like there is still hope. It
does add more of a challenge. Lots of fun, let's do it again next month. 73, Phill


VA5LF Operated by: Sean, 4507 from SK

Spent most of the weekend working on my new K2. Got the radio all finished up and ready to
go just in time to get in on the last hour of the WES. Had a great time with only 5W. I
only wish I had the radio done sooner! Until next month, 73!

VA5LF's new baby


W9DLN Operated by: Dan, 3635T from WI

Best WES ever, again! Even took the last 1 1/2 hours off to work outside. Lots of mults
out there. Worked all states except ND, IA, DE and HI. Plenty of DX too with DL, EA, F,
G, OH, OK, VE2, VE3, VE5 and VE7. Many good signals and even the QRPs were strong like
AC2C, K2RFP and WA2JSG.

Once the WI QSO Party started I couldn't figure why so many non-SKCC wanted me but would
not tell me their name. Then I realized they thought I was in DANe County Wisconsin and
what did the 3635 mean??? Then I headed for the safe haven of the old novice band.
Smooth sailing after that.

Antenna problem from last month has been corrected and the station played wonderfully.
Thanks again to K2RFP for the logging program and K3UK for the Sked Page. (even if it
did want to keep me invisible) Couldn't have done it without you guys. Thanks also
especially to all the great hams I met and talked to this weekend. See you next month!




NE7D Operated by: Rock, 665T from OR

Only had a few minutes off and on during the WES, but was able to work the final hour.
Great fun as usual reconnecting with SKCCers and meeting some new ones. Was glad to
throw out the OR mult for the few of you I was able to work in my limited time. Tnx for
the contacts...... 73, Rock Salem, OR


W5ALT Operated by: Walt, 103T from TX

As always it was fun! Lots of activity and the bands were nice. It was nice to see some
new calls in the WES this time. Hope to see everyone next time, too.


N9OL Operated by: John, 4014T from IN

What a great time! Lots of stations participated, lots of great contacts. Hopefully all
the new ops I met I will get the chance to ragchew with soon! -N9oL John 73!


K6JF Operated by: Jim, 4261T from CA

Best Q total since last March, 6 new C/Ts for my collection.


WA2JSG Operated by: Curt, 3018T from NJ

Very enjoyable sprint. Used an Icom IC703 set for a max of 5 watts, using a 12v battery
pack. Elevated Butternut vertical. Key was home-made from a block of wood, with a wooden
knob and paper clip, made for me by a friend K1TSW (869), sometimes called a "Cheese
Block" by Karen, W4KRN. hi hi Look forward to the next one.


"Cheese Block"


NV9X Operated by: Jim, 1358T from IL

Fun, fun and fun. Hoping to get 50 out of this peanut whistle station. Got 61. Maybe I can
get 75 next month. HI HI. Need more chair time. 15 and 10 were a disappointment for a 92
solar flux. Thanks to all contacts. Thank you, very much SKCC.



W4HDM Operated by: Damon, 3729T from GA

The JB Sprint is one of my favorites! Worked lots of great Ops! The key worked great.
Build consisted of a heavy metal spacer for the main body. The spacer sits over a dime for
the contact. The Knob is connected to a nail that has been cut to length and runs into two
magnets with opposing forces for the spring action. I inserted a piece of plastic about
midway into the spacer with a hole in the center to keep the nail straight. I glued 4
plastic tabs around the magnets to keep them in place. The nail has a wire soldered to it
for the other contact. I ran the wires out the bottom of the base and connected them to a
spare plug I had ...glued that to the base. Base is a reject base from another key project
made from a cedar tree my father cut down in VA. If you would like to see the build look
me up on Facebook and check out my photo page.

2010 Junk Box Key


KL8DX Operated by: Phil, 3800T from AK

I was not able to operate very long due to other obligations. Bands were horrible here
and they actually have been lately. Gave out very few 599 reports in this WES because of
the band condition on 20 meters.

Days are getting longer and temperatures are getting warmer so my activities will move
from indoors to outdoors.

Thanks for the contacts and now that things have slowed down, it's time to change the rest
of my clocks.

Where DX hangs out of course!


W4KRN Operated by: Karen, 4495T from VA

Much better band conditions for this one, especially Saturday night. Didn't make a junkbox
key, instead used the primo Begali Spark -- its just so comfortable to use. Was nice to work
some DX, W4HDM's push button key and WA2JSG Curt's cheese block (key)...hi Thanks to all I
worked, looking forward to the next sprint.

CQ CQ all cool cats and kittens


K1ULF Operated by: Ulf, 3689C from CT

I just got a new Softrock built just in time for the WES. This one is a multi bander where
there is a filter and PA module for each band that you can see plugged in to the top. I only
have the 40/80m finished but I got the kits for all bands. The base kit is only $58 and then
you need to add $15 for each band module. Best bargain in teh HAM world.
The Altoids tin is a L-C tuner (similar to the NorCal Altoids tuner). I never got time to
piece a key together. I was happy enough to get the radio running first time it was powered
up. All QSO'n was done barefoot at 0.8-1W.

Solder iron still on. I finished the latest Softrock right when the WES started.


NT7S Operated by: Jason, 361C from OR

This was a fun and frustrating WES at the same time. The junkbox key was a bit difficult
to handle, so my keying was not as great as it should have been. I also used a homebrew
direct conversion QRP rig for all of my 20 meter QSOs, but found that I was having a very
difficult time getting contacts. Towards the end of the sprint, I discovered that my
transmit offset was set to -1.6 kHz, not the -600 Hz it should have been. Most of my
transmissions to other stations were probably out of their filter passband. Once I
corrected this problem, I was racking up contacts easily on 20, but the WES only had about
one hour left. I'm not sure how my TX offset ended up so wrong, but I did learn a valuable
lesson about checking these things before getting on the air. I still had a lot of fun
when I did have some time to set aside for working WES. It's good to get out of your
comfort zone and try different keying devices!

Paperclip junkbox key on oak base


KDØR Operated by: David, 5808 from KS

Didn't build a key, but had plenty of fun anyway. Still need lotsa practice with the
Christmas Present Delux Original. (TU KB4WYR!) Didn't even realize I'd worked the Special
Member until scoring time. First time I've had guts enough to run CQs via CW. Worked out
well for me, even running QRP at 5w. TNX to all and see you next month! de David KD0R


KC6ZZT Operated by: Joe, 3647 from CA

Glad to see propagation is coming back, esp. 15 meters. Thanks to all who worked me, got
several East Coast stations, which is always gratifying from California. Best wishes & 73.


AD5VC Operated by: Dana, 1555T from LA

My junkbox key was fun to use, but got tiring after a while. A piece of flexible aluminum
scrap that contacted a crimp connector screwed into a piece of 2x4. I used a felt pad on
the end to keep from touching the aluminum. 50 QSOs with it, and had to clean up the
underside once to remove the oxidation that built up. Worked 40, 20, 15.

My junkbox key


WA5VQM Operated by: Mark, 58C from TX

Could only participate sporadically due to springtime gardening and usual weekend
distractions, but still a lot of fun. The WIQP Sunday made 20M a challenge but the lower
bands were working well. First few contacts I was wondering why I was getting lower than
usual signal reports until I realized I was operating 40M with my 20M vertical! Darn
autotuner! Oh, well. Ran the FT-450 and my old novice J-38 throughout. Looking forward to
the next one. 73, Mark



WB5NPW Operated by: Jesse, 5633 from LA

Letters/numbers checked off? hmmm, missed that one. No homebrew key, just the Bencher
straight key. Had a lot of fun and made more contacts than I thought I would. Bands
were great, made a few contacts on 15 and while tuning around 10 worked Barbados (not an
SKCC contact tho). Didn't realize the Sprint Logger didn't conpensate for DST, had to do
it manually ... after the sprint. DUH! Looking forward to next month.


W7GVE Operated by: Ed, 729T from AZ

Missed 8 hrs---- Always seem to have out of town company the day of WES---but I was
having fun when I could operate


WA1AR Operated by: Alan, 4079T from MA

I did not make a junk box key but instead used and old Telegraph Apparatus "hole in the
wall". This key is big and clunky compared to Vibroplexs and needed constant adjustment.
Not quite junk but very noisy when it bangs into the damper.

73 Alan WA1AR


WS9E Operated by: Joe, 3859 from WI

Good conditions this month. We finally had a warm sunny day here in Wisconsin so the XYL
and I spent a lot of time outdoors. The WI QSO Party started at noon, local time, on
Sunday. All the loud local signals made it difficult to copy once the party was
underway. Regardless, it's always a pleasure working other CW loving SKCC members. I had
a good time. Thanks to all.


WAØL Operated by: Mark, 6585 from MO

got my member # this morning and only had time for the last 1.5 hours of WES...what a lot
of fun! a little nervous on 1st contact kinda like forty years ago as a novice Hi!! see
everyone next time WA0L Mark


NØUYN Operated by: Dennis, 5753 from MO

Don't have a junkbox key, but still working on my junkbox fist. Thanks to all contacts,
especially DX contacts Bob VE3CWU and Bert F6HKA.


KØLUW Operated by: Russ, 1702T from NE

Pretty good sprint - bands were in great shape, no thunder storms in my area, just a great
time. It appeared that we had a super turnout. I heard folks on that I never heard before.


K5ENA Operated by: John, 3045T from OK

Made contacts on 80, 40, and 20. Good conditions. Enjoyed the sprint.

73,
John, K5ENA


WAØBGV Operated by: Slim, 5465T from MO

I had a great time using my Hack Saw Blade straight key. 40 meters got rather busy with
the other activities going on. I am somewhat tired but will get rested up for the next
Straight Key Century Club event. Thanks all for lifting the spirits of this young old-
timer. 73 de Slim (WA0BGV)


W4CU Operated by: Tom, 2733T from FL

It seemed like there were many more SKCC stations on the air than in recent WESs. It was
a pleasure to see so many members I've never worked before. Thanks to all for the
contacts and thanks to the volunteers for making the WES possible. vy 73 - Tom


KAØCSW Operated by: Jim, 3741T from MN

It was a fun sprint. I had just repaired my dipole earlier in the day, and was happy to
make all the good contacts.

Made out of 1/8th pipe fittings I collected. The tapper is a pneumatic air gauge.


KEØN Operated by: Eliot, 256T from MN

March 2010 WES really was great fun! Best total for this station QRP. Nice to see 15 open
for a few contacts. Also glad to see a number of QRP operators on board. F6HKA, Bert had a
great signal on 40 meters but couldn't hear my peanut whistle. Thanks to K3UK, just great
pages and great fellowship on the sked pages.

73 Eliot KE0N


K3NCO Operated by: Marc, 6144C from MD

Never had a cootie key, so I decided to make a junkox version. Almost all the parts came
from a power relay, including the black plastic base (which provided a lot of attachment
points/hardware). The moveable contact was made from a straightened moveable relay
contact, the large silver piece doing a good job, while the little riveted piece on the
back not doing as well. The "springs" were made of foam cut out of a sheet that packaged
ferrites and pierced with a multi-sized tap - I made a lot of these before I got a pair
that worked pretty well...kinda. The fact that I had never run a cootie before did not
help and I only had one QSO before the WES started, but I launched off regardless. A few
people suffered through this before the foam compressed to the point that the bouncing
dots generated by the small contact made it tough to copy, and I gave up and went back to
my Nye-Viking.

Junkbox Cootie Key


WØSZV Operated by: Eldon, 4999T from MO

Got to work the first 6 hrs. Flu bug took over then. still enjoyed it. junk box key
worked, but awfully sloppy. went back to cootie after first 5 contacts


WL7WH Operated by: Bob, 2940T from AK

Great fun and band held up later and earlier than before...thanks to all!!!! Bob


VE5SG Operated by: Garry, 6154 from SK

First contest in many years and enjoyed the experiance.


K4BAI Operated by: John, 3280 from GA

FT1000MP, Alpha 78, 1 KW, TH6DXX, dipole, zepp, invert4ed vee. Worked stations on 80,
40, and 20, and heard a few on 15M. Thanks for all QSOs. Time was limited. Operated
just over 2.5 hours. Please look for our GA QSO Party the weekend of April 10-11. 73,
John, K4BAI.


AC2C Operated by: Ron, 2748T from MD

First sprint trying QRP. It certainly made it a lot more challenging.


K4UFT Operated by: Ted, 4289C from SC

First try with Vibroplex "Presentation" just modified with "Extendadot". After using the
Bencher paddle all these years it's gonna take some real practice using the bug. Sure
helps to able to slow it down. Now if I can just remember that "dahs" have to be made
individually with the knob ...

Thanks to insomnia and work, only one contact ... 40 Meters at 0347 EDT.

FT-950 @20W to homebrew vertical.


Vibroplex "Presentation" with "Extendadot"


W4CUX Operated by: Bill, 5497 from GA

I was only able to participate a few hours due to a family situation, but had a great time
as usual. My junkbox key was made from a plastic ID badge holder with tin foil lining the
badge holder and on the back of the card. I keyed it by pressing the ends of the card
against the back of the holder. Only used it for a few QSOs because this was my first
sprint with my shiny new Vibroplex Vibrokeyer. Way more fun to use than my plastic key,
but the junkbox key was fun to make, and I may refine it a bit for the next sprint.

73
Bill - W4CUX

Plastic ID badge holder key.


AA4N Operated by: Mike, 4371T from TN

just did a bit of search and pounce. Actually worked one station on 15M (thanks K9ZMD/6)

Surprizingly, I managed to get all the Dave Ingram letters and numbers with just 19
contacts!

I always enjoy the SKCC contests. Thanks all...

mike AA4N


W6UT Operated by: Dennis, 2417T from CA

Had great time while I was able to operate. Worked 80/40/20/15. Hopefully I will have
more time next month.


KI6BHB Operated by: Dave, 4186C from CA



Garage Junk Key


KE7NVA Operated by: Eric, 5994 from OR

This was my second weekend sprint. I didn't have much time but it was very enjoyable.
Thank you all. Eric


K9ZMD/6 Operated by: Gary, 891T from CA

What a fun WES this has been! I set a new personal "best" for total contacts, and I also
heard a lot of talented, new SKCC members enjoying themselves in the fray. And isn't it
great how improved band conditions help those QRP stations sound so loud! Maryland to
Southern California on a peanut whistle is not too shabby.

A special note of thanks to K3UK for his efforts to restore the sked page in time for
kick-off. I lurk there more often than I post, but I felt a real sense of loss when I
couldn't bring up that page. Finding the back-up site was like a reprieve.

No junk box key for me this time. I was totally preoccupied with fine-tuning the latest
toy in my collection. This Hi-Mound is my first long-handle key, and the photo is my
first stab at posting a picture here (hope that works out as well as the key did). 73
until next time.

Gary, K9ZMD/6
Palmdale, CA

New (to me) Hi-Mound HK-908, Based on Swedish Pump Key


KB4QQJ Operated by: Randy, 3508T from NC

Well another fun junkbox sprintathon is in the bag!! Had a great time and worked a lot of
new members. didn't get to make a real junkbox key, but did manage to through some hose
clamps together and make some cw with it. You can see the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s-ruPYxdyY
picture shows both keys used this time. I guess the little mini key may qualify since it's
made from a piece of "Junk" aluminum I found in the road!! Still working on it. Strongest
signal was Larry, AE4LD at 50 over on 40m. Big surprise was Phil, KL8DX. He started out
539 and "after" I worked him he went to 579.. heh heh.. Big thanks to the DX guys Bert,
Bernard and Vince, F6HKA, F5DE and S52CC. Always a pleasure working the DX. Special thanks
to my old friend Ulf, K1ULF. Glad to hear you back and glad you got the new rig on in time
for WES. Brion did a great job as featured operator, thanks Brion.
73 es BCNU on the Bands

video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s-ruPYxdyY


K6CSL Operated by: Bert, 4486 from CA

2010 SKCC Sprint #4486
03/14/10 K6CSL worked-------tx---rxname-------rx----------------rx#
40m CW 03/14/10 0659 W9DLN CA 449 DAN WI 3635T
40m CW 03/14/10 1825 W6XF CA 559 TOM NV 090W
20m CW 03/14/10 2113 AC2C CA 559 RON MD 2748T
20m CW 03/14/10 2128 VX7MID CA 559 KEITH BC 6437
20m CW 03/14/10 2146 N6DIT CA 559 DENNIS CA 3283
I wish I would have had more time to devote to this. Bert, K6CSL


NT9K Operated by: Bill, 1926T from FL

What a FB tribute to Dave Ingram! I know he would be tickled to see all the junkbox keys
too. this year, I ended up using parts from last years junkbox key. I retrofitted last
years steak knife cootie with adjustable magnetic dampening. I used wider adjuster posts
for the magnets, drilled and tapped 3 holes on each side. That lets me change holes for
different ranges of dampening. It works best with the magnets closest to the contacts.
These are rare earth magnets. The 2 magnets are held on the lever just with magnetism,
those are 1/4 diameter. Then for each adjuster, I used a stack of 3 magnets 1/8th inch
diameter and attached them to the brass adjuster screw tips with JB Weld. These magnets
are super strong and really worked well. This key will make a good learning tool for
magnetic dampening on my future keys.

I spent way more time on the key, than I did on the air. I have to take more pain medicine
now, and can't get on the air as much anymore. I was, able to work Phil in Alaska. I also
couldn't resist and worked Pete W1PNS with the new club key. He is officially the first
person to ever work the new club key, hi. The new club key's arrival sure made it hard to
even think about junkbox keys. The junkbox sprint is my favorite WES theme of the year!

Until next time, 73 and also to my friend Dave Ingram, I will miss you! - RIP Dave..


Junkbox cootie retrofit


GØRDO Operated by: John, 2133T from England

Loads of fun - and 20M was not bad at all for a while. Had trouble finding a junk box
that I could use as a morse key, but eventually found one ( :0)

See-Through Junk Box Key


NG7Z Operated by: Paul, 802T from WA

I only had a few minutes to operate this month. Just too many other things going on. So
just dabbled calling a few guys to hand out the WA mult. Hope to give it a better go next
month.....or the next.....or....I just never know what to expect as we get nicer weather
around here. We have a large piece of property and lots of upkeep. 73 Paul NG7Z


KF7ATL Operated by: Garth, 5914 from UT

Wow! I had a great time. I've never made this many contacts in one weekend before. Thanks for a fun contest!


KQ1P Operated by: John, 5068 from ME

Turned on the rig Sunday night and heard a CQ WES just as the sprint was ending. Just forgot the date! Next time.
73.


W1WBB Operated by: Bill, 6399 from RI

I was limited to only a few hours operating time...decided to Search and Pounce mostly
for new multipliers and only CQ'd a little. Nice to work Special SKCC Station VE3FUJ for
my only 160M QSO. Band conditions not as good and activity seemed down from February
WES. Plus, much other CW contest activity around SKCC designated frequencies contributed
QRM.

A sideswiper is likely in my near future as physical challenges prevent me from sustained
operation with my vintage J-38 straight key. Thanks to all for the WES QSOs...

73, Bill W1WBB


KG4W Operated by: Ed, 2416 from VA

Ran with my usual 200 watts & wires. Great turnout, nice to hear a lot of high numbers as
well as low ones. Worked a 12 year old (KB1TSU Jen)fb. Also worked a "slim", no not what
u think, a name Slim (WA0BGV 5465T). Worked several qrp stns, I recall 1 one watter !!
Nice to see the junker keys, no junker here just used my bug. Used it at times as a bug
other times as a straight key. Thunder storms made me qrt Friday nite around 11pm. Was
gonna be on all night, but once in bed, it felt toooo good. See all in next one.


K1NNJ Operated by: Tom, 2937T from MA

I only had a couple of hours to dedicate to the sprint, but it was great fun.
I included a picture of a key I built for last year's sprint, but missed the deadline.



KE7YTE Operated by: Tomandrews, 6447 from AZ

I HEAR CODE EVEN AFTER I TURN OFF THE RADIO. INTERESTING


KD8JHJ Operated by: Mike, 4877C from OH

Just got on the air for a couple minutes and worked a couple stations. Thanks Dick K2RFP
and I didn't realize I worked the Special SKCC member when I found him on 40 meters.
Thanks for the fb qso Brion VE3FUJ.


KA5VZG Operated by: Alan, 6264T from TN

This key truly lived up to its name. I used it for a few contacts but realized I was
making things tough on the receiving end. So I switched to the Nye Viking Master Key. Lots
of fun anyway.

"Junk Key" and friends


AA2XB Operated by: Frank, 1681 T from NY

I found that a section of a radiator hose clamp worked well as the lever arm for my junk
box cootie key, and planed on using it for the entire wes. Mother nature had other plans
for me. Living east of Binghamton NY, we are used to snow and took the three feet of it
last week in stride. However the 4 inches of heavy , wet snow Saturday morning took down
power lines and we were without power from 6 PM Saturday until 11:30 AM Sunday. Having
other plans for Sunday evening, I was only able to operate for three hours Sunday
afternoon, all on 20 meters, but it was worth the wait. I made my first DX contacts,
France and Spain. FRANK AA2XB SKCC 1681 T


junk box cootie key


KK5NA Operated by: Joe, 1923T from TX

I used the homemade key whose picture is attached. Rig K3 @ 5 Watts and Ant: EDZ @ 55ft.

Homemade Key used for WES


WA7SRZ Operated by: Jim, 5781 from WA

This was my first time. I finally got the courage to dive in.
JIM,WA7SRZ


K6FFY Operated by: Nick, 1221T from WA

I used my homebrew straight key on some of the contacts during the sprint.
However, as you can see by the photo, it is homebrew, but not junkbox. I used a precision
momentary-on switch for the contact. It works okay, and was fun to build.
I ordered one of the new club keys from Key Concepts and I look forward to using it
during the next sprint.

Homebrew Straight Key


F6HKA Operated by: Bert, 6069T from France

Very nice WES with good conditions. 20m was open all the time here with good signal.
Hope next one so pleasant. Many thanks to everybody
73 Bert F6HKA


AA1QT Operated by: Harry, 6506 from ME

was fun I logged some but copied across the bands more than I logged, was great to hear
all.


K4JPN Operated by: Steve, 2402C from GA

Lot of fun, great to work some stations from across the pond. 73, Steve K4JPN


N2JNZ Operated by: George, 2836T from NY

Wasnt on for more that a hour but had fun !!! had my gallbladder out Friday by scope but
didnt feel sore till Saturday !! VERY Sore !! Thanks for all the well wishes from the
group !! Only the BEST are SKCC !! See ya all next WES !!!!!


K2RFP Operated by: Dick, 2099T from NY

Thanks to all participants and Special Member Brion for this sprint.

Stormy WX here in the northeast so my wire antenna was lowered to handle the wind but it
played okay anyway.

I drew up a plan for a key to make from some scrap wood but I could not make it fit
together so I went on to Plan B.
Plan B is a code practice oscillator built into a 3.5 inch floppy disk case. The key is
modelled after my mini-keys
and is made from a section of hacksaw blade. It works fine.

Until next time, 73.


Back to the drawing board!


W3NP Operated by: Dave, 3182T from WV

I thought the overall band conditions were pretty good. Worked Brion VE3FUJ on 160 meters
along with a few other stations but didn't hear too much activity on top band so I spent
most of my time on 80, 40, and 20. I agree with the other comments as to the high level of
participation. Almost every signal I heard was someone in the WES. I decided to use my 2
WW2 German keys this time, alternating between the Baumuster T1 and the Telefunken. Stayed
up pretty late Saturday night on 80, and that along with the time change really cut into
my sleep and I was still dragging when work came on Monday morning. Oh well, nother couple
of months and I should be retired - maybe even have time to build up a junkbox key.


N8BB Operated by: Werner, 5433T from MI

Thanks to everyone that pulled my qrp out of the noise, especially Jim, K6JF. He stuck
through allot to get me the contact. Bands were not especially great here and the WIQP
sure took the wind out of my sails but it was still enjoyable to get back with everyone again.
Werner N8BB 5433T


NØUMP Operated by: Bill, 659T from MO

Hi gang. Worked mostly Sunday and had a great time as usual. Lots of good sigs..73 N0UMP


W3RT Operated by: Red, 3237T from PA

Another fine event put on by the Coordinators. Thanks for the fun! Not enuff time for
the Sprint, but managed to give out some points, and may have recruited a new member as
well. Ran the K'wood TS 940 to either the beam or the sloper, and used the Flameproof
all the time.

Thanks to all the stations that worked me. See you in the next one!

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


W1WIU Operated by: Jim, 486C from RI

A Great way to spend a rainy day/evening in New England! Worked 27 T's towards the
Tribute Certificate. Met lots of old friends and made some new ones. Lowest SKCC number
worked was Steve, AA5TB,#110 in TX on 40M and the hightest was Tom, KE7YTE,#6447 in AZ.
on 20M. Used IC756PRO III and Bencher RJ-1 key. 73, Jim W1WIU


LW3EX/XP Operated by: Walt, 3804T from Argentina

Being /m/QRP at the far end was a hard stuff
Only had a short chance to try, during lunch time (1500 - 1700Z)
Could tune 20, 15 & 10m but nada heard...

Looking forward to the next, best 73 Walt - ..-

Strait of Magellan QTH


W7IEX Operated by: Van, 3015C from NV

After 28 months of local QRM ending 2 weeks ago, this WES was a real pleasure. Got the
Argonaut out of the RV and went QRP this time. Many thanks to all those that made effort
to copy a small signal from Nevada. It was fun. GL,
Van


KØKEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

Good condx's made for a great WES, here in Mo. we were busy with the Big 12 playoffs
Kansas U & Kansas State...good to hear some new members on this WES...Many thanks to
Brion VE3FUJ for a great job as the Special Station. As usual, Bert F6HKA and Martin
IK2RMZ had nice signals in Mo. I used my Navy Flame proof and the Blue Racer for this
this event, although I did make a couple of contacts with a cobbled key but didn't
wish to have that much fun...Thanks to all for another fun time....Rick...73's


KCØJBU Operated by: Kevin, 2857 from CO

Operated portable from a backcountry hut in Colorado during a winter storm. We had a
snowshoe trip in planned for over a year, so I brought AAA batteries, a SWL20+, and a
wire vertical that I threw over an exposed beam outside. Cold, windy, with snow so I ran
the coax inside, made two contacts, and called it good enough! The family was kind
enough to give me a half hour to play with my ham radio. I don't know if it was the
elevation, or just great band conditions, but 20 M was hopping. Ran 2 watts this month.

Portable operation from a backcountry Colorado hut at 11,200'


AE4LD Operated by: Larry, 3090T from NC

Hi folks, Not much time this go around, but always fun, really neat stuff on the Junk Box
event. Looking forward to next month already. 73 Larry

Carolina Spark


K4CQW Operated by: Quintwebb, 4347C from VA

Great event. Was able to work 8 hours over the event. Picked up enough QSO's to get
my "T" (Received 15 Mar). See you next week for the 2 hour sprint. 73 to all. Quint


W2RC Operated by: Jerry/Neil, 5073C from NY

For this month's Junkbox Sprint, I thought I'd try my hand at a homemade junk box bug. I
took some breaks during the contest to struggle with getting the bug to work. Once I got
it working it was a blast to use. The last 28 out of 72 contacts were made with the junk
box bug; the rest were done with a modified Vibroplex. I tried to maintain the spirit of
a junk box project. The folded paper towel in the rear is the damper. The wadded up
paper towel in the front is the dit paddle return spring. This will make a good prop for
our club's upcoming "Fun With CW" program at our March monthly meeting of Radio Central
ARC. The design was inspired by this web page:
http://sites.google.com/site/oh6dccw/homemadebug.

73 to all and thanks for another great sprint!

Neil, KC2KY, Dick, K2RFP, and Jerry, K2PAY Operators

Junk Box Bug by Neil, KC2KY


VE3FUJ Operated by: Brion, 4936 from ON

The reason my score is changed. I received a call "R4" I was skeptical, so I asked for a
repeat again I received an "R4" not completely satisfied i marked it down as "R4", and
posted my log. Later my curiosity got the better of me, I started checking and couldn't
find the call anywhere, Hmmm I looked at the characters making up the letters, what if its
not R4 but an AE4 instead, or though the call was a distinct R4, I looked up AE4 on
Qrz.com and Bingo every thing fit. I could not find a reference to state in my notes I had
it marked down as RUS.I lost one multiplier, Bummer. Sorry about the MIX UP. Brion VE3FUJ


VE3CWU Operated by: Bob, 5133T from ON

Just over a year now doing CW. Continuing to feel more comfortable running and calling
CQ in contest mode. Pile ups are wicked but fun. Had a few non-SKCC replies and directed
them to our website. My junkbox key is made using a tongue depressor. Contacts are brass
strips hot glued to the base and the underside if the "key". Many thanks to the
organizers at SKCC, and to all the ops.

VE3CWU Junkbox Key made using a tongue depressor


W9IL Operated by: Lou, 4532C from IL

With the Indiana QSO party in full swing on Sunday on 40 meters, it seems that most of
the SKCC operation took place above 7.100, which was good. I think it would be wise to
advertise that area of the band more for these SKCC events in order to avoid a lot of QRM
and calls from stations participating in the various QSO parties rather than in the SKCC
events.


NØSSS Operated by: Adam, 5770T from TX

For this event, I brought a dead hard drive back to life. Matter of fact, the hard disk
thinks it's in heaven now and loves being a straight key hi hi. The pair of NIB magnets
from the guts of the drive serves as a magnetic spring. Overall, the large moment arm,
small moment of inertia, fickety-free bearing, and smooth spring tension give this
junkbox key a featherlight touch. Interestingly, it is a right-handed key. So for this
key, I wiggle my finger and tap out the code in the same manner as I do for my touch
keyer in manual mode. In fact, I called cq by wiggling my left index finger on the touch
keyer and worked stations by wiggling my right finger on the junkbox key. Unfortunately,
out-of-town company unexpectedly arrived at my house 2 hours into the contest. Maybe
next month I'll have an opportunity to give the top 10 a try again. This sprint was
extremely fun and 55f my contacts were new. Very exciting and fast paced sprint. I
really liked the junkbox theme! I will enjoy mouting my junbox key on the wall like a
plaque to remember this sprint. cu fb ops agn

My Junkbox Key Used in Sprint


F5DE Operated by: Bernard, 6247C from France

Unfortunately not at home this day,
only two traffic hours for a few but friendly 17 QSO.
Hope to be more active next time.
73 QRO to everybody,
F5DE - SKCC#6247C,
working for getting the "T" level as soon as possible !



VE3FAL Operated by: Fred, 50 from ON

Was lots of fun, wish I could have operated more stations, but at 5 watts it is always a
challenge....

My Junk Box Key


KA1XC Operated by: John, 5188C from MA

WX caused lots of problems here this weekend...several inches rain, basement flooded,
lost power, heat and hot water. Despite this was able to get on and make a few contacts!
Bands seemed OK, spent most of time on 20M. 73, John


AA9KH Operated by: J, 0219C from IL

Many thanks to Brion for being QRV as the special station for WES. Thanks to all who were
able to copy me through the din (QSB/QRN/QRM maze, hee) on the various bands. Great to
hear 15M active again. C'mon OM winter, leggo. Bring on Mother Nature, A.K.A. SPRING !
CUL. God bless de AA9KH


Programmed by K2RFP. VID: 1.01.407
Updated: April 12, 2010 0956 UTC
WES and Mystery Sprint Manager: Dick - K2RFP