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SKCC WES Results

Date: April 11, 2010
Theme: Celebrating Marconi's Birthday This Month
Club call: UU1CC
Information: WES Homepage
Number of participants: 127

QSOs x Mult + Bonus = Score

Results by Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's Mult Bonus Score
- *4 UU1CC Andy 3072C Ukraine 32 21 375 1047
1 3 W9DLN Dan 3635T WI 170 54 865 10045
2 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 192 43 850 9106
3 3 NØSSS Adam 577ØT TX 160 39 810 7050
4 3 N6DIT Dennis 3283T CA 106 45 700 5470
5 3 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 119 40 645 5405
6 3 W1PNS Pete 4853T MA 94 45 725 4955
7 4 VE3CWU Bob 5133T ON 104 38 610 4562
8 3 K8EE Gene 4080C OH 95 40 460 4260
9 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 88 39 725 4157
10 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 93 37 630 4071
11 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 93 36 650 3998
12 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 89 37 595 3888
13 3 WØMSM Mark 6585 MO 94 33 605 3707
14 4 F6HKA Bert 6069T France 80 37 610 3570
15 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 73 35 580 3135
16 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 65 34 565 2775
17 3 K8JD John 1395T MI 58 29 565 2247
18 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519C MO 62 28 475 2211
19 3 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 61 27 460 2107
20 3 NP3CW Julio 2632 Puerto Rico 56 30 360 2040
21 2 NE5DL Dave 5081T TX 58 27 465 2031
22 3 KAØRJY Reginald 4100T MN 57 28 405 2001
23 3 VA5LF Sean 4507C SK 48 27 380 1676
24 3 N4RE Rick 942T NC 44 27 425 1613
25 3 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 49 24 430 1606
26 3 K2XS Terry 5119 NY 42 27 455 1589
27 3 WA5VQM Mark 58C TX 45 27 355 1570
28 3 VE3HNE Walt 4893T ON 41 26 370 1436
29 3 K1NV Jon 2609T NV 47 23 350 1431
30 3 W7GB Don 2771T WA 45 25 305 1430
31 3 W6MQI Dave 6213 CA 41 26 360 1426
32 3 LW3EX Walt 3804T Argentina 45 23 375 1410
33 3 KC3QU Hank 4567 AL 45 23 355 1390
34 3 AA2XB Frank 1681T NY 37 23 465 1316
34 3 K4FPF Paul 2939 VA 39 24 380 1316
36 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 37 25 370 1295
37 3 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 36 25 390 1290
38 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 39 23 380 1277
39 2 KDØR David 5808C KS 42 22 345 1269
40 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 34 25 305 1155
41 3 N3JJT Scott 255T OH 33 22 340 1066
42 2 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 33 19 370 997
43 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 34 18 365 977
44 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 30 22 315 975
45 2 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 33 20 290 950
46 3 AB1BW George 2468T CT 32 18 350 926
47 3 N6EV Paul 3358T CA 30 20 290 890
48 3 KD8JHJ Mike 4877C OH 26 20 315 835
49 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 28 19 285 817
50 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 29 20 235 815
51 2 WA2OQJ Jim 5941 NY 27 14 305 683
52 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 26 18 195 663
53 3 VA3NU Larry 5215 ON 20 19 255 635
54 3 W9SAY Chas 1158C IL 23 15 270 615
55 3 KD5JHE Jerry 1976T MS 20 18 250 610
56 3 KCØRSX Len 14 MN 22 16 235 587
57 2 W5ESE Scott 688 TX 26 16 155 571
57 3 W1EJ Ed 1594T CA 27 13 220 571
59 2 VE3AKV Bob 5204T ON 23 13 250 549
60 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 18 16 225 513
61 2 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 25 11 235 510
62 3 K4UFT Ted 4289C SC 21 17 150 507
63 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 20 13 235 495
64 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 18 14 230 482
65 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 16 13 265 473
66 3 N3MVX Jim 3273T PA 17 15 210 465
67 3 W6UT Dennis 2417T CA 22 14 155 463
68 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 17 14 215 453
69 2 N2AUR George 5841C NJ 18 14 195 447
70 3 KE7YTE Tom 6447 AZ 17 13 220 441
71 3 VE5BCS Harold 3946 SK 21 14 145 439
72 3 AE4LD Larry 3090T NC 16 13 215 423
73 3 W4CUX Bill 5497C GA 15 14 205 415
74 2 W9HLY Vern 6672 IN 20 12 170 410
75 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 18 10 225 405
76 3 KC5NT Ed 1509 TX 15 13 205 400
77 2 K8NB Noel 3112T MI 15 13 190 385
78 3 W9LW Jay 6222 IN 14 14 175 371
79 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 13 13 185 354
80 3 KA1SAW Neal 2824T MA 14 11 190 344
81 3 AD5VC Dana 1555T LA 14 9 205 331
82 3 KF7ATL Garth 5914 UT 13 12 170 326
83 2 W9TFC John 1391T WI 16 10 165 325
84 3 WB8ENE Art 3773T OH 12 12 170 314
85 3 K9FO Will 5811 IL 13 11 170 313
86 4 W7DRA Mike 1891 WA 17 11 125 312
87 3 K6JF Jim 4261T CA 14 10 170 310
88 2 KC4GIA Mark 4666 VA 12 12 165 309
89 3 VE5CUL Brian 1672 SK 12 9 185 293
90 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229 VT 13 11 135 278
91 3 EA1EVA Javi 5871T Spain 13 12 110 266
92 3 KN7N Reg 5786 AZ 10 9 165 255
93 3 KD5RSS Butch 1910T OK 10 10 150 250
94 3 WS9E Joe 3859 WI 10 9 155 245
95 3 W1LIC Wes 1142T ME 10 7 170 240
96 3 KG4WNA John 4984 KY 10 8 155 235
97 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 9 9 145 226
98 3 K4NVJ Joe 393 AL 13 11 80 223
99 3 G4LMW Rob 4454T England 9 8 150 222
99 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 11 7 145 222
101 2 KB3RBC Ben 5987 MD 10 9 130 220
102 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 10 9 115 205
103 3 S52CC Vince 5011 Slovenia 9 5 145 190
104 3 F5DE Bernard 6247C France 7 6 115 157
105 3 WB8WTU Dennis 217 OH 11 8 65 153
106 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 6 6 115 151
107 3 VK4TJ John 4474T VK 6 5 120 150
108 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936C ON 7 6 105 147
108 3 K9QH Mike 1573 WI 7 6 105 147
110 3 N9QU Leo 3464T WI 6 6 105 141
111 3 GØRDO John 2133T England 6 6 100 136
112 3 KH6G Clarence 2202C HI 8 7 70 126
112 3 OH7QR Erkki 6379 Finland 4 4 110 126
114 2 KW4JS John 4800 TN 6 6 85 121
115 3 N5XTR Joel 6417 TX 7 5 85 120
116 2 KA5TJS Allen 5172C TX 6 6 80 116
117 3 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 9 9 30 111
118 4 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 8 4 70 102
119 3 AA9KH Jay 219C IL 8 6 50 98
120 3 KC6ZZT Joe 3647 CA 5 2 80 90
121 3 K8HW Dave 5324T MI 4 4 60 76
122 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 6 4 45 69
122 3 W1HFF Joe 6309 MA 3 3 60 69
124 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 3 3 45 54
125 3 KK9U Mark 3818T IN 3 3 30 39
126 2 W4CU Tom 2733T FL 2 2 30 34

Results by Category and Final Score
Rank CAT Call Name SKCC QTH QSO's Mult Bonus Score
- *4 UU1CC Andy 3072C Ukraine 32 21 375 1047
1 2 N8BB Werner 5433T MI 73 35 580 3135
2 2 NE5DL Dave 5081T TX 58 27 465 2031
3 2 KDØR David 5808C KS 42 22 345 1269
4 2 K2RFP Dick 2099T NY 33 19 370 997
5 2 WAØBGV Slim 5465T MO 33 20 290 950
6 2 WA2OQJ Jim 5941 NY 27 14 305 683
7 2 W5ESE Scott 688 TX 26 16 155 571
8 2 VE3AKV Bob 5204T ON 23 13 250 549
9 2 KK5NA Joe 1923T TX 18 16 225 513
10 2 KI6BHB Dave 4186C CA 25 11 235 510
11 2 N2AUR George 5841C NJ 18 14 195 447
12 2 W9HLY Vern 6672 IN 20 12 170 410
13 2 K8NB Noel 3112T MI 15 13 190 385
14 2 W9TFC John 1391T WI 16 10 165 325
15 2 KC4GIA Mark 4666 VA 12 12 165 309
16 2 WB2SGS John 4868C NY 9 9 145 226
17 2 KB3RBC Ben 5987 MD 10 9 130 220
18 2 KQ1P John 5068 ME 10 9 115 205
19 2 AB8FJ Ted 62C OH 6 6 115 151
20 2 VE3FUJ Brion 4936C ON 7 6 105 147
21 2 KW4JS John 4800 TN 6 6 85 121
22 2 KA5TJS Allen 5172C TX 6 6 80 116
23 2 WB8SDA Carmen 2339 OH 3 3 45 54
24 2 W4CU Tom 2733T FL 2 2 30 34
1 3 W9DLN Dan 3635T WI 170 54 865 10045
2 3 W7GVE Ed 729T AZ 192 43 850 9106
3 3 NØSSS Adam 577ØT TX 160 39 810 7050
4 3 N6DIT Dennis 3283T CA 106 45 700 5470
5 3 W3NP Dave 3182T WV 119 40 645 5405
6 3 W1PNS Pete 4853T MA 94 45 725 4955
7 3 K8EE Gene 4080C OH 95 40 460 4260
8 3 N2JNZ George 2836T NY 88 39 725 4157
9 3 WA1LWS Hans 1933T MD 93 37 630 4071
10 3 KØLUW Russ 1702T NE 93 36 650 3998
11 3 K9ZMD/6 Gary 891T CA 89 37 595 3888
12 3 WØMSM Mark 6585 MO 94 33 605 3707
13 3 KA2KGP Tom 1494C NY 65 34 565 2775
14 3 K8JD John 1395T MI 58 29 565 2247
15 3 WØYZZ Dave 5519C MO 62 28 475 2211
16 3 NG7Z Paul 802T WA 61 27 460 2107
17 3 NP3CW Julio 2632 Puerto Rico 56 30 360 2040
18 3 KAØRJY Reginald 4100T MN 57 28 405 2001
19 3 VA5LF Sean 4507C SK 48 27 380 1676
20 3 N4RE Rick 942T NC 44 27 425 1613
21 3 KB4QQJ Randy 3508T NC 49 24 430 1606
22 3 K2XS Terry 5119 NY 42 27 455 1589
23 3 WA5VQM Mark 58C TX 45 27 355 1570
24 3 VE3HNE Walt 4893T ON 41 26 370 1436
25 3 K1NV Jon 2609T NV 47 23 350 1431
26 3 W7GB Don 2771T WA 45 25 305 1430
27 3 W6MQI Dave 6213 CA 41 26 360 1426
28 3 LW3EX Walt 3804T Argentina 45 23 375 1410
29 3 KC3QU Hank 4567 AL 45 23 355 1390
30 3 AA2XB Frank 1681T NY 37 23 465 1316
30 3 K4FPF Paul 2939 VA 39 24 380 1316
32 3 KA5VZG Alan 6264T TN 37 25 370 1295
33 3 AC2C Ron 2748T MD 36 25 390 1290
34 3 W5KDM Noel 4812 MS 39 23 380 1277
35 3 NV9X Jim 1358T IL 34 25 305 1155
36 3 N3JJT Scott 255T OH 33 22 340 1066
37 3 WA4AN Wayne 4283T TN 34 18 365 977
38 3 KK7YJ Jim 2728T MT 30 22 315 975
39 3 AB1BW George 2468T CT 32 18 350 926
40 3 N6EV Paul 3358T CA 30 20 290 890
41 3 KD8JHJ Mike 4877C OH 26 20 315 835
42 3 KØKEX Rick 5220T MO 28 19 285 817
43 3 NØUMP Bill 659T MO 29 20 235 815
44 3 WA1AR Alan 4079T MA 26 18 195 663
45 3 VA3NU Larry 5215 ON 20 19 255 635
46 3 W9SAY Chas 1158C IL 23 15 270 615
47 3 KD5JHE Jerry 1976T MS 20 18 250 610
48 3 KCØRSX Len 14 MN 22 16 235 587
49 3 W1EJ Ed 1594T CA 27 13 220 571
50 3 K4UFT Ted 4289C SC 21 17 150 507
51 3 K5ENA John 3045T OK 20 13 235 495
52 3 NØUYN Dennis 5753 MO 18 14 230 482
53 3 NT9K Bill 1926T FL 16 13 265 473
54 3 N3MVX Jim 3273T PA 17 15 210 465
55 3 W6UT Dennis 2417T CA 22 14 155 463
56 3 KA1XC John 5188T MA 17 14 215 453
57 3 KE7YTE Tom 6447 AZ 17 13 220 441
58 3 VE5BCS Harold 3946 SK 21 14 145 439
59 3 AE4LD Larry 3090T NC 16 13 215 423
60 3 W4CUX Bill 5497C GA 15 14 205 415
61 3 AF2Z Drew 2082T NJ 18 10 225 405
62 3 KC5NT Ed 1509 TX 15 13 205 400
63 3 W9LW Jay 6222 IN 14 14 175 371
64 3 WØSZV Eldon 4999T MO 13 13 185 354
65 3 KA1SAW Neal 2824T MA 14 11 190 344
66 3 AD5VC Dana 1555T LA 14 9 205 331
67 3 KF7ATL Garth 5914 UT 13 12 170 326
68 3 WB8ENE Art 3773T OH 12 12 170 314
69 3 K9FO Will 5811 IL 13 11 170 313
70 3 K6JF Jim 4261T CA 14 10 170 310
71 3 VE5CUL Brian 1672 SK 12 9 185 293
72 3 EA1EVA Javi 5871T Spain 13 12 110 266
73 3 KN7N Reg 5786 AZ 10 9 165 255
74 3 KD5RSS Butch 1910T OK 10 10 150 250
75 3 WS9E Joe 3859 WI 10 9 155 245
76 3 W1LIC Wes 1142T ME 10 7 170 240
77 3 KG4WNA John 4984 KY 10 8 155 235
78 3 K4NVJ Joe 393 AL 13 11 80 223
79 3 G4LMW Rob 4454T England 9 8 150 222
79 3 WA2JSG Curt 3018T NJ 11 7 145 222
81 3 S52CC Vince 5011 Slovenia 9 5 145 190
82 3 F5DE Bernard 6247C France 7 6 115 157
83 3 WB8WTU Dennis 217 OH 11 8 65 153
84 3 VK4TJ John 4474T VK 6 5 120 150
85 3 K9QH Mike 1573 WI 7 6 105 147
86 3 N9QU Leo 3464T WI 6 6 105 141
87 3 GØRDO John 2133T England 6 6 100 136
88 3 KH6G Clarence 2202C HI 8 7 70 126
88 3 OH7QR Erkki 6379 Finland 4 4 110 126
90 3 N5XTR Joel 6417 TX 7 5 85 120
91 3 K6CSL Bert 4486 CA 9 9 30 111
92 3 AA9KH Jay 219C IL 8 6 50 98
93 3 KC6ZZT Joe 3647 CA 5 2 80 90
94 3 K8HW Dave 5324T MI 4 4 60 76
95 3 K2PAY Jerry 4304T NY 6 4 45 69
95 3 W1HFF Joe 6309 MA 3 3 60 69
97 3 KK9U Mark 3818T IN 3 3 30 39
1 4 VE3CWU Bob 5133T ON 104 38 610 4562
2 4 F6HKA Bert 6069T France 80 37 610 3570
3 4 W7DRA Mike 1891 WA 17 11 125 312
4 4 KB1ODO Andy 6229 VT 13 11 135 278
5 4 WL7WH Bob 2940T AK 8 4 70 102

Sprint Stats

Number of participants by state..
AK 1 AL 2 AR 0 AZ 3 CA 10 CO 0 CT 1 DE 0 FL 2 GA 1
HI 1 IA 0 ID 0 IL 4 IN 3 KS 1 KY 1 LA 1 MA 5 MD 3
ME 2 MI 4 MN 2 MO 7 MS 2 MT 1 NC 3 ND 0 NE 1 NH 0
NJ 3 NM 0 NV 1 NY 8 OH 7 OK 2 OR 0 PA 1 RI 0 SC 1
SD 0 TX 8 TN 3 UT 1 VA 2 VT 1 WA 3 WI 5 WV 1 WY 0

State with most participants: CA 10
Total USA participants: 108
Total non-USA participants: 19

Number of QSOs by state..
AK 8 AL 58 AR 0 AZ 219 CA 368 CO 0 CT 32 DE 0 FL 18 GA 15
HI 8 IA 0 ID 0 IL 78 IN 37 KS 42 KY 10 LA 14 MA 154 MD 139
ME 20 MI 150 MN 79 MO 277 MS 59 MT 30 NC 109 ND 0 NE 93 NH 0
NJ 47 NM 0 NV 47 NY 307 OH 186 OK 30 OR 0 PA 17 RI 0 SC 21
SD 0 TX 335 TN 77 UT 13 VA 51 VT 13 WA 123 WI 209 WV 119 WY 0

State with most QSOs: CA 368
Total QSOs with one or more USA operators: 3612
Total QSOs with one or more non-USA operators: 543

Countries Represented in This Sprint
Argentina, Canada, England, Finland, France, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine, USA

Soapbox

W6MQI Operated by: Dave, 6213 from CA

Great fun can't wait till next month.

73,Dave
W6MQI
SKCC 6213


VE3FUJ Operated by: Brion, 4936C from ON

VE3FUJ Condx at this Qth didn't seem overwhelming, I took Sunday afternoon of and went for
a drive with the Xyl. Most pleasant Wx. See you next time. Brion


KC3QU Operated by: Hank, 4567 from AL

Nothing heard on 10/15 here in AL.


KC4GIA Operated by: Mark, 4666 from VA

Lots of interruptions and a very late start. Not many Q's but still a bunch of fun. QSB
was crazy.

Thanks to all who dug out my qrp signal and poor fist.


K9QH Operated by: Mike, 1573 from WI

Love the bonus!


VA5LF Operated by: Sean, 4507C from SK

Good fun. Got off to a good start Saturday evening, but started feeling unwell so I went
to bed early. Sunday I was not feeling too well still, so I didn't get on much until near
the end. Still, managed to clobber my previous record while leaving room for improvement.
Some better propagation would have helped, as many stations were almost in the noise. See
everyone next month, and 73 from Saskatchewan.


WØSZV Operated by: Eldon, 4999T from MO

Only got to work it for a few hours this afternoon. Not a big score but lots of fun


N3JJT Operated by: Scott, 255T from OH

Well, just a casual Sprint for me again! Did some yard work, hung out, and worked the
sprint! Had fun as usual! The bands were not in the best shape! But, we still had some
fun! See ya next time, depending on the wx, if it is nice I will be fishing!

73...Scott N3JJT


AB1BW Operated by: George, 2468T from CT

During the day conditions were pretty poor in the north east but as the sun went down
things improved on 40 and 80 meters. I hope we see some improvement for the next one.
Good or bad, it was still lots of fun. 73, George


KB3RBC Operated by: Ben, 5987 from MD

Worked the sprint with my new K2 and new double-crappie pole loop in the back yard.

Transmitting from the top of Mt. Bierstadt Colorado after a nice day of hiking.


WA2JSG Operated by: Curt, 3018T from NJ

Dang, I really love this club! Hope to see many here in Dayton next month.


VA3NU Operated by: Larry, 5215 from ON

Great conditions on 40 meters Saturday night. Had fun as usual.


LW3EX Operated by: Walt, 3804T from Argentina

Nice sprint, thank you all
Looking forward to the next
73, Walt.- LW3EX - ..-

Funny guys !


KC5NT Operated by: Ed, 1509 from TX

I had a great time. It was the first contest in which I used my "new" Czech coffin key
from WWII. Thanks!


N2AUR Operated by: George, 5841C from NJ

QRN, QRM, solar flares, other contests and committments - typical for WES! I was breaking
in my new Elecraft K1 and working out the blunders. I worked Werner on 40M, but forgot to
switch from the 20M antenna. Who knows how little power was going out?
Fun as always! Thanks to all who strained their ears to dig me out.
George N2AUR/QRP

My K1 thinks it is a KW


K8JD Operated by: John, 1395T from MI

Had time here and there to work plenty of stations, even a few on 20 and one on 160M.
Had one DX contact with France ! Tried to send a picture but failed.


K1NV Operated by: Jon, 2609T from NV

Weekend sprints are tough for me, but I managed to find time to make some QSO's late in
the activity, all but one on 20 meters. LW3EX, Walt was worked on both 20 and 15 meters.
No other SKCC'ers were heard on 15M.

W1OOO was a big help for the Marconi special bonus, but I still needed one more "I" to
cover all the figures. There was good activity out of Saskatchewan with VE5CUL, VA5LF,
and VE5BCS all logged on 20M.

I couldn't keep track of W8JWA who drifted quickly up out of my passband. We'll have to
try again on the next sprint. NS7E, Art in TX, had a great 4-watt QRP signal and I was
happy to help out non-member K2THB with W.A.S. at the end of the activity. It sounds like
there will be some real good scores for this one. 73, Jon K1NV


WA1AR Operated by: Alan, 4079T from MA

40 was hot Sat. night. Sunday went to a local Flea Market, good new is I did not bring
anything home. Lots of tubes this time but no SKs or bugs. Got home and spent too much
time chansing YI9PSE, eventually got them on 3 bands, but not easy and long waits.

Alan WA1AR


KK5NA Operated by: Joe, 1923T from TX

Worked many stations this weekend, WES, GA QSO Pty and QCWA. Got several new SKCC #s and
even some DX (Canada, Puerto Rico, and Argentina). Thanks for all the contacts. Rig was
K3 @ 5 watts and antenna was EDZ @ 55 ft.


W9DLN Operated by: Dan, 3635T from WI

This WES seemed a little slower than usual but it came on strong at the end. The bands
also had a lot to be desired. I am suprised the various contests also didn't throw a
wrench in it like I figured they would. Missed quite a few states but made up for it
with DX countries. All in all I guess I can't complain. Still had a great time like
always.

Thanks everyone for all the QSOs. Special thanks to K2RFP and K3UK. You guys made it so
easy! 73, C U next month!

"Cheat Sheet"


W4CUX Operated by: Bill, 5497C from GA

Great Fun. This was my first Sprint with my new FT-950. What a difference narrow filters
make. CW will never be the same for me without QRM and static.
73
Bill - W4CUX


WA5VQM Operated by: Mark, 58C from TX

Started with the usual J-38 but quickly switched over to a 50's era vibroplex to go easier
on a sore arm. Saturday night was busy and fun. Loved hearing the 40M Novice band packed
with signals. Sunday was a struggle a good bit of the day. High noise on the low bands,
poor conditions on the higher bands. Did manage to work Walt LW3EX on 15 & 20. Logged lots
of new calls and numbers. Always enjoy the Sprints. 73


VE3AKV Operated by: Bob, 5204T from ON

Hello to all once again. I only had about 90 minutes to put towards the WES and it was
again, all on 40m. The band was good and I heard several QRP stations that were even able
to hear my QRP signal too ;) It was great to hear all the new numbers this time around too.

Until next month, 73/72 ... QRP & QRS as needed :)

Bob
VE3AKV


AB8FJ Operated by: Ted, 62C from OH

Nice to make a contact on 15 meters with LW3EX. 80 Meters was very good this evening on
3.581. Rig used was my Ten-Tec Argonaut V at 5W to the end-fed random wire. Key used was
my Bencher RJ-2.


W9LW Operated by: Jay, 6222 from IN

First SKCC contest. Wish I'd had more time to participate.


AC2C Operated by: Ron, 2748T from MD

I did not have much time to spend on the WES. Mostly Saturday evening and about an hour
or two on Sunday morning. It was my first chance to try out the new NT9K Pro-Pump SKCC
Key. The key worked well and I had fun trying different adjustments during the WES
exchange.



My new SKCC NT9K Pro-Pump Key


KI6BHB Operated by: Dave, 4186C from CA

Worked QRP for a change of pace. Special thanks to Walt, LW3EX, who stuck with it and dug
out my signal for my only 15 meter contact. Had a very nice chat with Barry, K6RM, at the
end of the sprint on 40 meters, QRP the whole time, no problems. BTW, Barry heard about
the WES and dug out his J38 which he hadn't used in over ten years and jumped on in.
Great straight key fist!

Even though the bands were down a little from the last few weeks, things are definitely
getting better!

73, Dave



N4RE Operated by: Rick, 942T from NC

Great to hear all the activity this time. I worked the entire WES with the NT9K Pro-Pump
SKCC Key and it is an amazing key.
TKS & 73,
Rick - N4RE


N2JNZ Operated by: George, 2836T from NY

Best WES ever !!!! 40 meters on Saturday nite was RED HOT !!! Called CQ at 0030 and didnt
call again till 0140 !!! Steady stream of stations !!! Got Andy , UU1CC and Javi , EA1EVA
on 40 for my first 2 contacts. Thanks to all who I got !! Enjoyed it much !! Kenwood TS
930s , 100 watts to a ZeroFive 40m vertical and Vizkey 90 Degree Bug


WAØBGV Operated by: Slim, 5465T from MO

This was my first WES while working QRP. Perhaps a million CQ's es 999,998 unanswered.
It was a different experience. Somewhat frustrating but in the end it counted as great
fun. I tip my skimmer to all the QRPers. Participation in the SKCC is rising to the top
of my all time favorite hamming experiences. 73 to all. de SLIM

WES Fireworks


NG7Z Operated by: Paul, 802T from WA

Very limited time this weekend so got on as time allowed. Heard some new ones and looks
like there was pretty good participation. Haven't been able to do many sprints this year
so it was great to play on the straight key again. Total time on was just under three
hours. Looks like Dan W9DLN is at it again! A fist of fire he is! Way to go OM. See ya'll
next time. 73 Paul NG7Z


WB8SDA Operated by: Carmen, 2339 from OH

Only had a short time to work the contest this month but always a fun time.


AE4LD Operated by: Larry, 3090T from NC

Just another enjoyable time, wish I had been on more, busy working on Club Keys, guys
hold on, they be coming to you. Look for me at Dayton! 73 Larry


NV9X Operated by: Jim, 1358T from IL

Nowhere near as good as last month here. Prop seemed down. Hope next month better. Will be
going to Hamvention.



W9HLY Operated by: Vern, 6672 from IN

New! Testing the waters.


WØYZZ Operated by: Dave, 5519C from MO

I had a great time. This is contesting at it's best. No pressure. One you can work at
your own pace. Lots of good Friendly operators. See you next month.
Dave W0YZZ SKCC_5519-C


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

The bands were better than I expected, allowing contacts with a great mix of new members
and old friends. Fun!

I finished hoisting my new 135' doublet with just minutes to spare before WES kickoff.
The good news: my remote tuner makes for very quick band changes. The bad news: there was
too little time to determine why the tuner balked at the 80 meter impedance (the very band
I wanted to gain by replacing the old 66' doublet).

Operating note: Even though participation is increasing, it is great to see how well our
members keep friendly spacing between "run" frequencies. The norm seemed to be about 500Hz
when the bands were busy, and a 400Hz filter was usually adequate to keep my pass band
comfortably quiet. However, a word to the wise; what needs a little work yet is zero
beating before replying to a CQ. It was surprising how often calls to an adjacent CQ'er
fell directly into my pass band. That means they had to be well over 300Hz off target.

Looking forward to the upcoming SKS. 73

Gary, K9ZMD/6
Palmdale, CA


WS9E Operated by: Joe, 3859 from WI

I only got on for an hour. Heard nothing on 15. Signals on 20 were not strong.
40 was about the best. I need to get an antenna up for 80 meters. I think that will be my
summer ham radio project. I ran the Orion with my old speed-x key this time.


KCØRSX Operated by: Len, 14 from MN

Great time. Thanks to the SKCC leadership for all that you do and thanks to all the ops
who make SKCC such a great group. I hears dome VERY patient ops today. You are to be
commended.


W7GVE Operated by: Ed, 729T from AZ

I made a maximum effort for this sprint---- Wanted to see how long I could last using
my new keying method--- wasnt the least bit tired or sore---Was hoping for more activity
on 15--- All in all a fun relaxing time


VE5BCS Operated by: Harold, 3946 from SK

always enjoyable band was not good sunday afternoon. I hope everthing is ok. best 73


K4UFT Operated by: Ted, 4289C from SC

Ran 50 Watts from my FT-950 and felt like I was cheating! However, every station I
called I worked. Usually I run 20 Watts or less and get less than 100 percent return rate.
Four QSOs on 20M Sunday afternoon. Weak signals and lots of noise. As usual 40M yielded
the best results here in Upstate SC. Used Navy Flameproof key.


WA2OQJ Operated by: Jim, 5941 from NY

This was the first "contest" I have ever entered in my 27 years as a Ham...I had a blast! It
was a great learning experience for me...appreciate all the fantastic Skcc Ops,
plenty of pateince shown by many digging out my peanut whistle signal and hanging in there
until it was a good contact....I learned alot and will be ready for next months WES!
73 de Jim WA2OQJ


NØUMP Operated by: Bill, 659T from MO

I had lots of fum as usual. Good bands on Saturday but not so good on Sunday. It was cool
to work Julio, NP3CW on 15 meters. It was also great to work some of the other Missouri
stations like WA0BGV Slim, W0MSM Mark and W0YZZ Dave. See everyone on the next sprint 73.
Bill N0UMP


WØMSM Operated by: Mark, 6585 from MO

great fun...thanks to all the members who express a welcome to a newcomer,it`s nice to hear.
wish the upper bands were a little better but at least 80 and 40 were good w/no
t-storms...see everyone next time!! 73 Mark W0MSM


KC6ZZT Operated by: Joe, 3647 from CA

Very little oppotuniry to get on the air this time, but happy when I could. Thanks to all
who heard and responded to me. 73 and CUL.


OH7QR Operated by: Erkki, 6379 from Finland

Many thanks for QSOs. Condx not very good. 73 and cu next month. Erkki


NØUYN Operated by: Dennis, 5753 from MO

Good to see operators making an effort in spite of so-so propagation, QRN, and QSB. 73 &
see you next time.


KN7N Operated by: Reg, 5786 from AZ

High point: working 'Reg' KA0RJY. First time since licensed in mid 70's I've knowingly
worked another ham named "Reg", Ha.


W7DRA Operated by: Mike, 1891 from WA

17 stations is a personal best for me, sorry to the guys on 20m the drift, it came from
not letting my ARC5 VFO sit for an hour to warm up, and the ratty signal on 80m comes
from improper neutralization of the two 805s in the PA

otherwise a good time was had by all!!

anybody ever use 160 meters for WES?


VE5CUL Operated by: Brian, 1672 from SK

This WES was great fun again. I left the rig on and kept going in to listen. There was
lots of activity and I'm glad I caught up with some of you this time.
I am trying to make a habit of turning a radio on when I am around the house so CUL.
73 - Brian



K6CSL Operated by: Bert, 4486 from CA

This was fun. I added it to my activity in JIDX and successful pursuit of T32SI, and
unsuccessful pursuit of YI9PSE. (I heard them on 3 bands and was unable to break their
pile-ups with my "invisible" antennas). I did work W1WLV, Lee in TX. I answered his
general, very slow, CQ. I was his 1st ever CW QSO. I told him about SKCC and hopefully he
will look us up on the web. 73's to all and I'll try to be there for the next WES. Bert,
K6CSL


K8NB Operated by: Noel, 3112T from MI

With the weather turning better, there is less time for radio, but still got on for a
while. Had fun as always. 40 was where all the action was when I was on, but was also
very noisy here. See everyone next month.


KD8JHJ Operated by: Mike, 4877C from OH

Great WES. All QSOs on 40 Meters. Thanks all for the Qs. Rig Hr IC718 <50 watts to end
fed half wave up 30 feet. Vibroplex Original Bug. 73 CUL


WB8ENE Operated by: Art, 3773T from OH

Great fun as usual, and very low local noise level made it even better. See you in the
next sprint. 73, Art WB8ENE


AA2XB Operated by: Frank, 1681T from NY

Thanks to everyone who participated and made this an enjoyable weekend. Had most of the
weekend free except for Sunday afternoon when I had to take frequent breaks every fifteen
minutes or so to see how my buddie Phil was doing at Augusta.(the masters) I got a lot of
exercise as the shack is upstairs and the TV is downstairs. Frank


W6UT Operated by: Dennis, 2417T from CA

Very little time to work WES. Did manage a couple of hours. Enjoyed little time I had to
play radio.


VE3CWU Operated by: Bob, 5133T from ON

Great SKCC Weekend Sprint. Started off Saturday evening on 40m, worked that for about 3-1/2
hours then went to 80m for a couple more hours. ( 5 total Saturday night) . Started off
Sunday at 14:30z and worked that band exclusively until about 20:00z ( 6 hours). Had a game
plan to do "running" on this WES and did not divert much except for the last 1/2 or so hour
that I worked the contest. Had a few non members to log QSOs and told them about SKCC and
directed them to our website. Operated my legal limit of 250 watts. Extreme fun. Thanks once
more to the SKCC Admins and to all the SKCC members. 73, Bob, VE3CWU


KQ1P Operated by: John, 5068 from ME

Conditions were poor in general and 40M was the only reliable band for me. Signals were weak, that is a bad sign for
running QRP where I expect to be down 2 or 3 S-units. That being said, it was still a fun WES.


GØRDO Operated by: John, 2133T from England

Many thanks to VE3HNE/Walt, K2XS/Terry, UU1CC/Andy, N2JNZ/George, W2LG/Len and W9RG/Rich
for great fun QSO's. All on 20M, with a grand straight key and a Yaesu FT-897, 100watts
to a Cushcraft MA6V vertical. A couple of hours of morse madness for me. Great !


Marconi PS No213A Coast Station Key.


KF7ATL Operated by: Garth, 5914 from UT

I really enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere and spirit of friendly helpfulness of the WES. I also appreciate the fact that I
don't have to copy 30wpm in order to participate! I like that I can ask for QRS or a repeat without embarassment. I only
had time for a few contacts, but it was a fun event. It was a good experience, and I got a couple of new states!


K5ENA Operated by: John, 3045T from OK

Made contacts on 80, 40, and 20. I only had time for a few minutes late Saturday night
and some on Sunday afternoon. Always enjoy our sprints.

73,
John, K5ENA


VE3HNE Operated by: Walt, 4893T from ON

Had great fun on the WES as usual,the bands were not to bad but the qsb sure was wicked
at times, but had my best score this time. Worked G0RDO/John and F6HKA/Bert on 20 meters.
I really enjoy reading all the soapbox comments, this time I must comment on N2AUR/QRP
George his pics were just great.
And thanks to Dick K2RFP for all his great work. 73 Walt


F6HKA Operated by: Bert, 6069T from France

Many thanks everybody. Very bad conditions here with QSB, QRN and QRM.
See you next month. 73


W5ESE Operated by: Scott, 688 from TX

Had fun in the SKCC Weekend Sprint. Used a 30+ year old Ten-Tec Argonaut 509 at about 2 watts.
The antenna was a 100m circumference horizontal loop on 40m and 20m, and a vertical dipole on
15m. My key was a J-37. Hope to hear more activity on 15m and 10m soon!


UU1CC Operated by: Andy, 3072C from Ukraine

It was a great pleasure to meet my old friends after delay as well as to make some new
contacts. Started on 40m at 3:00 AM local time, made 17 QSO's before the sunrise. Next run
been on 20m since 20:00 PM local time, there was power failure, so I managed to use
gasoline generator to feed my amplifier.

Got 8 DX countries on 4 continents, 13 states (WV at very last, TNX to Dave W3NP).
Several contacts on both 20m and 40m bands: Bill NT9K, Pete W1PNS and Julio NP3CW.

p.s. I filled all Marconi's letters and digits but "M", "M" and one "O". Except MOM :)

IC-735, R-311 "Omega", 3x GU-50 200W amp, MT50 DDR Junker Key, Vertical antenna


KØKEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

KØKEX Operated by: Rick, 5220T from MO

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Another "WES" in the books. Many thanks to all for the Q's and especially to
Andy, UU1CC for special station. I could hear Andy but band conditions didn't
work for me. TU Andy for being there.
Bert F6HKA's 20M & Walt LW3EX's 15M signal's were marginal which tells me band
conditions were down compared to past events.
Welcome to the new members that participated, I look forward to seeing you on future
events. I am also pleased to see the numbers from Missouri increase, hope to see
some of you at the Shrine Ham fest in K.C. next weekend. 73/72 es TU Rick




WB8WTU Operated by: Dennis, 217 from OH

Band condx were fairly good. Thanks to all the night owls for being up late with me.


KA2KGP Operated by: Tom, 1494C from NY

Pretty good band conditions and lots of QSO's made for a great WES! Rig: IC-7000 at 50 w.
into an AT-1000 tuner to either a 5 band dipole or 5 band vertical. Thanks to all for the
contacts. 73


KA5VZG Operated by: Alan, 6264T from TN

Lots of fun,as always. Still looking for AR and NM.They don't know what they are missing :-)


NE5DL Operated by: Dave, 5081T from TX

Lots of fun again. Thanks to those who pulled my 5W out, particularly N8JIW. Mostly 20M
with lots of QSB. Higher bands didn't seem to be open here. Highest SKCC number worked
6672, good to see the newcomers jumping in. I didn't have a contact with the letter O in
the call sign.


NP3CW Operated by: Julio, 2632 from Puerto Rico

This is my first participation on the SKCC WES event.Worked 4 bands.
Made 57 QSO's with one dupe with UU1CC Andy.
Only about 6 hours of total time worked.More active band for me was 15 meters.
I am looking forward to work many members to get my Centurion Certificate.
It was fun to work 25 states and 5 DX stations.
Good luck to all and hope to see you guys soon again.

Julio
NP3CW
# 2632
San Juan,P.R.


F5DE Operated by: Bernard, 6247C from France

Not a very good propagation conditions during this WES.
The real blackout on some bands did not help my 50 watts and the GP antenna, hi !
But it was a pleasure to have a participation, even less than expected.
Two more numbers for my future "T" level, now 38 !
Thanks to the K3UK page, I made a very nice ten meters QSO with LW3EX,
the only signal heard on this band.
Hope to be there for the next WES !
73 QRO to all of you.
Bernard, SKCC #6247C.



NØSSS Operated by: Adam, 577ØT from TX

18 hrs, straight key (double fists), paper log, 20w, big loop antenna. Werner N8BB and Ed
W7GVE worked me on 3 bands! Very nice to meet up with old friends! I met 58 ops for the
first time! I was even involved in a high speed chase across the band, as a weird op
pursued me to showcase his latest QRM signal! But I finally lost him after the fifth QSY
hi hi! Amazing fun!



W3NP Operated by: Dave, 3182T from WV

After having just gotten my "new" Vibroplex Champion bug this past week, and not having
used a bug since the early 70's, I was a bit reluctant to turn it (the bug) loose all
alone for the sprint, but I did and ended up using it for all 119 Q's. I felt pretty
confident with it by the end of the event and it was much easier on my wrist than the
variety of SK's I normally employ. I did add an extra weight.
I didn't think conditions were as good this weekend and other than Saturday evening on
40, it didn't seem like there was quite as much activity.
It was good to work Bert F6HKA on 80 as well as 20, and I was glad to snag Andy UU1CC on
20. As usual, a first class group of operators and I really enjoyed it. Now, I need to
learn to use the sprint-logger while I operate and not have to input it all at the end.
-- Ten Tec Omni 6 Plus @85W, 130' open wire fed dipole @ 45', and KLM KT-34A @ 50' --

Vibroplex Champion - 1964


N8BB Operated by: Werner, 5433T from MI

Thanks again to all the good ears out there receiving my qrp 5 watts. Had a struggle with
cq's so it was mostly S&P all day. It is nice to do some casual contesting for a few
hours, weather was too nice to stay inside all day. Thanks to George N2AUR, I may have
been a bit generous with that 559, but you were a solid copy, Gary K9ZMD gave me a few
bands rather well and I seem to find Randy KB4QQJ at the end twice. Lots of fun and
enjoyed it allot. Werner N8BB


N5XTR Operated by: Joel, 6417 from TX

My first WES. I am ready for another.
Joel - N5XTR #6417


KA5TJS Operated by: Allen, 5172C from TX

Great WES. Did not get much air time but got 5 out of 6 on my new SW40 at 2 watts. Thanks
for the guys who have the ears to hear me. I love this hobby. CU all later.

73s Allen


W1HFF Operated by: Joe, 6309 from MA

Wish I had more time. I enjoyed it although I didn't have a chance to make more contacts.
Looking forward to the next sprint.



NT9K Operated by: Bill, 1926T from FL

I did a little better this time. My efforts in the past few sprints has been pretty poor.
I was determined to try a little harder this time. I'm not sure, but I think I worked 6
new SKCC club keys. I worked Andy UU1CC right off the bat and was lucky enough to find him
again on another band. Lots of great fists heard this month! It's so cool, to be able to
hear our members getting better and better each month. It's hard to try to pick a best
fist this time. Toss up, between Walt LW3EX and Randy KB4QQJ. Walt was making his
sideswiper sing, but Randy was cooking right along? I think the best QSO was with Rick
N4RE, but I got a good laugh out of Adam N0SSS too. All the contacts are great and lots of
fun. I didn't even come close to having all the letters in Buglielmo Marconi April 25 1874.
Until next time, 73. Bill NT9K..

She needs a name?


W1LIC Operated by: Wes, 1142T from ME

As usual, not a lot of operating time.


K2RFP Operated by: Dick, 2099T from NY

On April 3, 2010 I visited the Marconi/RCA transmitter station at Bolinas, CA and the
receiver station in Point Reyes, CA.
I also met up wth Ed Jacobson, W1EJ for an eyeball QSO. Bill Ruck gave us a very
informative tour of the transmitter facility and
Dick Dillman did the same for us at the receiver station. As a member of the Radio
Central ARC I look forward to working
K6KPH during International Marconi Day, April 24.



K9FO Operated by: Will, 5811 from IL

Only worked a few but a fun WES.


KB4QQJ Operated by: Randy, 3508T from NC

A short sprint for me but a fun one none the less. I only got to play a couple hours.
Bands were puny and very quite. I can't believe I couldn't hear much of the contests. That
is a sure sign the bands were down. No contacts on 80 and just a few on 20. Very slow,
then...bang!! last 45 minutes on 40 were one behind the other!! Thanks to the regular DX
crew. It's always a pleasure. F6HKA, F5DE, LW3DX and a several new Canadian contacts!!
whoo hoo,,working on my Maple Leaf Award. That is turning out to be a tough one. Strongest
signal was KA1XC, John. A very heavy 40 over!! for the second time I found Werner, N8BB in
the final seconds. Bill, NT9K was a squeak in also.. heh heh
And for the want of two "R's" I would have finished the bonus points complete. Bummer,
couldn't find K2RFP or N4RE anywhere.. Great time and thanks to all. See you next time.

73,
Randy_KB4QQJ
Ten-Tec Argosy 40w
Russian TK/NT9K sideswiper #8/ 1954 Blue Racer
doublet at 65 feet



KD5JHE Operated by: Jerry, 1976T from MS

Band conditions not the best when I first got on Sunday morning. They did seem to improve
later in the day and right at the end. Thanks to all for the contacts.
Jerry KD5JHE 1976T


EA1EVA Operated by: Javi, 5871T from Spain

My first Andy UU1CC and second George N2JNZ 40 meters band. See in the next. 73 Javi


KA1XC Operated by: John, 5188T from MA

T'was my first WES as a "T", it felt good to sign that with the SKCC number :^).
Real nice turn out on the bands, only missed 2 or 3 letters from the Marconi message.
Happy birthday Guglielmo!




W1EJ Operated by: Ed, 1594T from CA

All contacts made while laying in my tent duriong pouring rain while camped on Red
Mountain in the Cow Mountain wilderness East of Ukiah.


KDØR Operated by: David, 5808C from KS

Wow!, that gardening stuff sure takes a lot of time. I want ten and fifteen back. OK,
those are my tears this month and I'm sticking to them. As usual I had a good time during
the sprint. Hope to hear all of you, (and more) next month.
David


G4LMW Operated by: Rob, 4454T from England

Conditions not great. Not able to be operational for as long as I would have liked



Programmed by K2RFP. VID: 1.01.411
Updated: April 17, 2010 0031 UTC
WES and Mystery Sprint Manager: Dick - K2RFP