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May 17, 2007 Straight Key/Bug Sprint

Final Official Results:
SWA Category
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final Awd 80-40-20 Antenna
*K3WWP  40   36   76   19 1444  x2  2888  1  attic rnd wire-attic dipole
N9NE    35   31   66   18 1188  x2  2376     43' gnd mtd vert w/36 rads
*K1EV   32   28   60   17 1020  x2  2040     40M Inv L at 50ft and lower
W9CC    19   17   36   17  612  x2  1224  #  fan inv vee's @35'
KB3AAG  33   29   62   19 1178      1178     80m loop @??'
KA2KGP  21   20   41   12  492  x2   984     5b vertical
KC2EGL  18   14   32   13  416  x2   832     folded dipole @ 30FT
*KU2US  18   16   34   12  408  x2   816     G5RV @ ??'
N8XX    28   23   51   16  816       816     66' dpl @30'
N4LK    17   15   32   12  384  x2   768     125' ef zepp @??'
N4FI    17   15   32   11  352  x2   704     110' rw @20'-attic G5RV Jr.
N3IJR   24   22   46   15  690       690     137' windom @ 20'
*W9ILF  22   19   41   15  615       615     gound mounted 4BTV vertical
WD4LST  15   12   27   11  297  x2   594     folded dpl @ 35'
*KW4JS  15   13   28    8  224  x2   448     88' dblt @50'
W1PID   13   13   26    7  182  x2   364     windom ocf dipole @??'
N9AMW   12   12   24    7  168  x2   336     gnd mtd vert
AI9J     9    8   17    5   85  x2   170     47' alum foil attic dipole
K4OSO    8    6   14    7   98  x1.5 147     20M DIPOLE @ 45'
*W1OH   10   10   20    7  140       140     40M attic doublet
WA9TPZ  11    8   19    7  133       133     dipole @ ??'
VA3RJ    8    8   16    4   64  x2   128     hamstik-4th flr apt balcony
VE3HUR  10    9   19    6  114       114     vert@??'-dipole@??'
NG0K     6    5   11    5   55  x2   110     Hmbw vert grnd mt 26' tall
W0IIT    8    7   15    7  105       105     ??@??'
KD2MX    4    4    8    4   32  x2    64     ~600ft. random loop @30'
K4NVJ    6    6   12    5   60        60     88' dpl @ 35'
W2JEK    4    3    7    4   28  x2    56     40 dpl@25'-20m roof gp@20'
K3OQ     6    6   12    4   48        48     Random antenna in attic
N8MHD    6    5   11    4   44        44     indoor 20-40 fan dipole
*WA6L    5    5   10    4   40        40     Vertical
N1LT     5    5   10    3   30        30     WINDOM @??'
N2YHQ    3    3    6    2   12  x2    24     G5RV @ ??'
K6BBQ    0    0    0    0    0         0     Buddipole @15'

GAIN ANTENNA Category
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final Awd 80-40-20 Antenna
*N4BP   51   38   89   22 1958      1958  1  Cushcraft A4S-40/80 Trp dpl
VA3RKM  11   11   22    8  176  x2   352     Vert w/parasitic dir-dipole
K5GQ     9    8   17    9  153       153     TH7DX @30'

# - Top score from a previous non-winner

* - Special Award (Most 20M QSO's) entrants:
K3WWP-4, WA6L-5, N4BP-30, W1OH-1, W9ILF-3, KW4JS-5, K1EV-5, KU2US-8,

Special Award (Most 20M QSO's) winner:
N4BP - 30

The following appeared 5 or more times in submitted logs, but
did not submit a log themselves for whatever reason:
WB8LZG - 14
W1FMR - 12
KA3WMJ - 11
K0ZK - 10
W3CQB - 9
KO1U - 8
K0EVZ - 7
KR0I - 6
W7GVE - 5
WA3RML - 5

We hope these folks will continue to participate AND
submit their logs in the future.
SOAPBOX:
K3WWP - Wow! 40 QSO's! I wonder what those folks racked up who have much better antennas than I do. I bet someone (N9NE, N4BP, etc.) broke the 50 QSO mark. I did miss a couple folks and I apologize. I know you were in there, but I couldn't pull you through my noise. I hope we did work later in the contest. I'm delighted with the turnout this month as I have been the last 4 or 5 months now. I think our sprints are really catching on now. I'm still excited, and I don't excite all that easily unless I'm catching a big carp or working a new overall entity. Oh I did catch a couple carp today, so this was a really good day for me. I ramble on when I'm excited, so I just better close this now.

NG0K - This was my first NAQCC sprint. I used the Elecraft K1, Speed-X key, and my homebrew vertical. Band condx was tough but I had a lot of fun. 73, de Doug

N8XX - Took a few minutes to operate in this sprint, but had to QRT early because main project was getting ready to leave tomorrow for the small ham gathering in Dayton this weekend. I hope to find a J38 or equivalent so I can get bonus points. My 50+ year old J38 was lost a few years ago at some Field Day. Conditions were great - 20 was open, 40 wasn't very noisy, and signals were fair to great! Do we have sunspots or something?

KC2EGL - Started out on 20M with no luck at all. Moved down to 40M found plenty of signals. Moved to 80M for a bit and then back to 40M. For the most part the bands were pretty good. Had a few intentional QRM'ers which is unfortunate. Used my US Navy Flame Proof 26003A for the first time in a contest. Very nice key. I can see why they are very sought after. Thanks to all who put up with the sometimes sloppy fist. Hope to see you all next month. 73 Mike

K3OQ - Had put a new antenna in the attic over the weekend in an attempt to get on 80 meters. The antenna loaded and evidently radiated (at least to the northwest from my QTH). So far I am happy with it and will play some more with it. Thanks for the QSOs. Had a good time for the short time I was on.

K4OSO - MY FIRST NAQCC SPRINT WAS FUN. LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING IT AGAIN.

N4BP - Had hoped for more than 45 minutes on 20M, but not to be. Condx seemed very poor on 40M and QRN levels out of sight from storms.

W9CC - 40 meters seemed in good shape for lots of fun.

N1LT - HAD FUN IN THE SPRINT BUT ONLY WORKED IT FOR A SHORT TIME.

KD2MX - Just had a few minutes at the end. Almost forgot to plug in the straight key for the bonus points.

VA3RKM - Very good conditions except for 80m.

W1OH - Started on 20M around 0045Z, but only N4BP found here - a few other calls MAY have been down there in the mud, but.... Spent the next hour doing S&P on 40M. 40 seemed in very good shape from here on Cape Cod. Not much skip zone, so actually worked NH and CT with good sigs. And PA! All 3 PA stations were STRONG here! K3WWP a good solid 559 when we worked, and up to 579 or better at times. Fun time, and quiet electrical noise conditions here at home made it even better! Thanks once again, NAQCC! 73, geoff

N9AMW - First time, looking forward to next time

W9ILF - I had such a great time working this sprint! I got a late start so I only got to work an hour, but conditions were great on 40M which was a lot of fun. Thanks so much for all those who answered my call. It was fantastic to hear all the involvement.

KA2KGP - Lots of sprinters & good band conditions = Another great sprint! Even snagged a couple on 20m. Can't wait until next time! 73, Tom

KW4JS - I had great fun working the sprint. However, I had to cut the sprint short by 45 minutes due to activities in preparation for work. The rig used was an Elecraft K2 at 5 watts and a simple 88' doublet at 50 feet. Thanks to everyone I worked.

N8MHD - Fun, but frustrating -- I could hear many more than could hear me. Thanks to all.

WD4LST - had to QRT 50 minutes into it, but had a great time while I was on. See you next month.... 72, Pete

VA3RJ - What a Hoot !!! Finally broke my record of 2 QSOs in a Sprint. Used my common brass straight key throughout the contest. During one QSO, I was pounding brass so hard that the straight key "sprung" apart! HI. I had to rush and snap it all back together before the other chap turned it back to me. Today's $20 brass keys are for the birds! Springs and ball bearings everywhere!! Hi Hi. The old Armaco $5 brass straight keys of the 1970's were the best. Lots of fun in this one and can't wait for the next Sprint, exploding keys, etc.! 73 de Dave

K1EV - Amazing what a contest will do for a dead band - heard quite a bit of activitiy on 20 at the start but coulnd't raise many and the band died out pretty early here. Checked 40 and 80 only to find my 40m loop was out of commission and swr on 80 dipole was about 5:1, so had to stay on 40. Next morning when it got light I found the loop was on the ground and one end of 40/80 dipole had let go, leaving me with an inverted L for 40. That's probably why I didn't hear or work anyone on 80... Lessons learned: return from business trips earlier to repair antennas after high winds, get stronger wire or weaker trees, maybe put one in the attic too! Rig was a K2 at 5w and some broken wires at 50 feet and lower. 73, Bill

KB3AAG - A lot of fun again! A contact every 3.6 minutes. All I could handle, logging, drinking coffee, and puffing my cigar and with only one hand that works! I may have to give up the cigar or the coffee to improve my scores! ONE THING SHURE I WILL NOT BE GIVING UP QRP OR CW!!!

KU2US - Great fun on all bands. I work nights, but I took this one off just for this sprint! (Now that's dedication to the NAQCC - Thank You - K3WWP) Contacted many new calls. Participation was great! Worked CA on a G5RV @ 5 watts on 20 meters? QRP Works!

N9NE - 40M was in very good shape here. Left that band for a half-hour to see what my new vertical could do on 80M but signals were weak and only worked two stations. My guess is that few folks operated on 80. Thanks for the fun!


See General Sprint Rules for rules common to every NAQCC sprint.

RULES specific to this month's sprint:

Date and time:
Thursday May 17, 0030-0230 UTC
(Remember that's Wednesday evening here in the USA)

Special Award:
Last month it was 40M, this month it's for the one making the most 20M QSO's in the sprint.

Entry Deadline:
All entries must be RECEIVED before 2400Z on May 23, 2007. So submit as soon as possible, especially regular mail entries.