11/22/2008 | N2NHN Here WAS the plan: I work Multi, and wait for my daughter (KC2KHY) and my best bud KC2MCN to come to put in some time, hang out, share a good glass of wine. What happened? operated by myself between honey-dos, has a good time, got my sweep, and upped my contacts by 10% or so from last year.

Interesting: if you can hold a frequency on 75/80, don't worry about the local tough sections. DE, NNY, and ME came to me in reasonable numbers. Also, wait for the AK and NT to open in the afternoon to the east coast, and pounce. Thanks to all the AK operators, and the several NT operators who got on the air. You "guys" are great!

I missed having Justine and Bruce join me, but [as always] had a really good time during Sweeps. Thanks to those that were courteous operators, and I hope the rest of us learn a little for next year. When the cycle kicks up, this is going to be a some crazy fun! -- N2NHN