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11/20/2008 | AJ4JD
This was my first time contesting in the November Sweeps. I only worked it for a few hours but had a lot of fun nonetheless. I will definitely work it again come next November. Hopefully the exchange required won't be as bad next time.
73 and Happy DX... Read More -
11/19/2008 | KI6VC
SweepStakes is the most challenging contest of the season with a real exchange. Propagation this year was only marginally better then CQP but still better. Here are a few random thoughts I had during the fray:
My apologies to the 11 ops I bad mouthe... Read More -
11/19/2008 | KA3JLW
My first serious contest effort and to quote a prior post - what a BLAST!!!
I set goals and PVRC encouraged me to set them higher. I beat even those goals. Almost got the sweep (76) and more importantly, learned a few things that will really help nex... Read More -
11/19/2008 | KB1NRB
What a BLAST!!! My first sweepstakes,and i worked 65 sections. rig is a Yaesu 857 feeding a g5rv @25'.. It was great to hear stations up and down all bands from 20 - 80 meters. Completely a search and pounce effort here. worked 45 states in under 24hrs... Read More
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11/19/2008 | W1CRS
The W1CRS (Connecticut Radio Society) 2008 SSB Sweepstakes Multi Op operation was conceived when my main rig did not return from the repair shop and I did not want to do another contest with my FT-897D.
When I mentioned my dilemma to Bob, W1RPG, he sa... Read More -
11/18/2008 | KA0P
Enjoyed the few hours I spent, especially most on 40 SSB with the Yaesu 747 and 4BTV vertical. VI and both east and west coasts. Keeping the rig warm till next year.
73, Dave Read More -
11/18/2008 | KC0ADP
Had a great time! First time I recall having to hunt for LAX but finally found one. A little more antenna tweaking & I'll be ready for next year!
Many thanks to all the patient ops that I heard helping out the newbies as well as working thorugh all t... Read More -
11/18/2008 | VE2EZD
This year was my second attempt at the ARRL November Sweepstakes CW.
As I improved my QTH situation from an appartment to a rented duplex contesting became something a bit easier to do. The goal this year was to improve my CW skills and to get to the ... Read More
