News from the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club (SPARC)

Hi,

We had a few more that I did not mention in the original email below.

Make, KI4OBT, emails: Il submit a log for this one, even though it is pretty small. With my location and lack of a significant antenna, the HF contests are tough. I was able to work on 80M early Sun morning and again that evening. Did a little work on 20M late Sunday morning. Talk to you soon. 73, MARK KI4OBT

Henry, K2BFY, emailed: Even though I hate most contests, I managed to make 6 contacts on 20m and 40m. I like the VA QSO party a lot better. VQP is a lot easier. 73, K2BFY

Jim, AF4MO, emailed: I was on this weekend, worked 179 q's and 61 sections. Not quite as good as last year. Last year was 212 q's and 57 sections. Oh well there is next year. 73, JimC

I think that makes a total of 8 entries so far. Anyone else?

73,
Gordon, NQ4K


On, 11/17/2008 9:14 PM, GorMil emailed::
Hi All,

I worked ARRL SS also this weekend. Did 52 QSOs into 24 states. All on 15M. Almost all on west coast and Hawaii. Only 1 on east coast - MDC. Of course I was trying to make a contact and had called a station several times, and who should come booming through but Don, K7CS. Almost ruined my power meter he as so loud and he got through on the first try.

Jim Purks emailed: "I worked the Sweep Stakes this week-end and logged 75 contacts. I know that's not a big accomplishment but I had a lot of fun. One of my contacts was W1AW. I worked some 20 and 40 Meters but mostly 80"

Bill, WF1L emailed: "10 hours worked. 186 QSO's 60 Sections worked 20M was crummy Sunday afternoon. Had to scratch for every Q. 40 & 80 were better pickings and 15M provided a couple surprises. All S&P no Runs.
Bill - WF1L"

Don, K7CS says: "Not much of a showing. Very frustrating to keep calling S9+ stations and can't get them. CQ WW CW is rapidly approaching." Reported QSOs: 101

And of course, Dick, W2YE, says: "I was shooting for 300, but ran a bit short as the "birthday crew" showed up a bit earlier than expected yesterday. Hard to believe I've got 37 year old kids! 15 did have some suprises, like PAC, AK, and a few W7 rare states. Think I wound up with 71 sections."

Anyone else work ARRL SS this weekend?

73,
Gordon, NQ4K