| Posn |
Callsign |
Score
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| 1 | GM3POI | 750 |
| 2 | GW3SQX | 740 |
| 3 | G3XTT | 710 |
| 4 | G4BJM | 680 |
| | G4FNL | 680 |
| | G5LP | 680 |
| 7 | G4RCG | 630 |
| 8* | GM4AFF | 620 |
| 9 | G3ZGC | 610 |
| | G3ZRJ | 610 |
| | G4FAL | 610 |
| 12 | G3OLB | 600 |
| | G4CWH | 600 |
| | GW0ETF | 600 |
| 15 | GM4SID | 590 |
| 16 | G3KNU | 580 |
| | G3LDI | 580 |
| 18 | G3VYI | 570 |
| 19 | G4FKH | 560 |
| 20 | G3LIK | 550 |
| | G3VIP | 550 |
| | M0AAA | 550 |
| 23 | G3SHF | 530 |
| 24 | G4BLI | 520 |
| | M0AJT | 520 |
| 26 | G4BVY | 510 |
| | G0ADH | 510 |
| 28 | G3RFH | 500 |
| 29 | G3JJZ | 490 |
| | G4OGB | 490 |
| 31* | G3HEJ | 480 |
| 32 | G0LZL | 470 |
| 33 | G0IBN | 450 |
| 34 | G4EBK | 430 |
| | G4ZFE | 430 |
| 36 | G4DDX | 410 |
| 37 | G3GLL | 380 |
| 38 | G4XPE | 370 |
| | M3ZYN | 370 |
| 40 | G4WGE | 360 |
| | G0ORH | 360 |
| 42 | G4XRV | 340 |
| 43 | GM4OSS | 330 |
| | M0KOP | 330 |
| 45* | G3IGU | 310 |
| 46 | M0NZA | 300 |
| 47 | GM0WED | 280 |
| | 2E0RYB | 280 |
| 49 | G3MA | 270 |
| 50 | G0MTN | 260 |
| 51 | G4ERW | 240 |
| * | G4FUI | 240 |
| | G0TZZ | 240 |
| 54 | GW3PRL | 210 |
| 55 | G4OOC | 110 |
| 56* | G3XYF | 50 |
* = Error-free log
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First Ropoco Contest 2008
Many
people woke up on the Sunday morning to find there had been a
substantial fall of snow overnight and this may have encouraged some to
stay in and take part in the contest rather than venture out for an
outdoor activity. In terms of entries this was the best supported
RoPoCo 1 since 2005 and the snow may have been a contributory factor,
but it is also pleasing to see yet more new entrants to this event,
both new licensees and experienced operators – perhaps the fun element
noted by participants has got around.
Winning by the
slenderest of margins was Clive Penna GM3POI and to complete a clean
sweep for Scotland the Verulam Silver Jubilee Trophy for the highest
placed entrant with a perfect log is awarded to Stewart Cooper
GM4AFF. There were only five error-free logs this year in spite
of the fact that one postcode was being proliferated to the extent that
many entrants found that they were exchanging this same postcode for
their last few contacts. This may have caused the concentration
to slacken but there were a number of corruptions to this code also
being circulated, and this did catch out many entrants. I also
noted that where a non-599 RST was sent this was often missed by the
receiving station. It is important to copy what has been sent and
not what you think has been sent!
Judging by the varied
comments this contest remains a fascinating and enjoyable challenge to
all who take part and quite different to the standard RST + serial
number event – and an achievement to get an error-free log.
Thanks to all entrants for the high standard of every log received
which made the task of adjudication relatively easy; and to G4OBK for
the useful checklog.
John Cockrill G4CZB
SOAPBOX:
2E0RYB
Enjoyed
it greatly. SD vgi but unable to get it to work the keyer, so all sent
on the paddles. In sum ways more rewarding but still v much a novice at
CW so tnx for all your patience, guys! Hope to be better next time
around
G0ADH
Very quiet in the second half but still a fun contest. 8am ~ 10am suits me just fine.
G0IBN
very enjoyable with SD doing all the work
G0MTN
Just QRV for the last 30 mins. Busy with YL and snow beforehand :-)
G0ORH
Missed the start, playing with my puppy in the deep mornings snow!
G3GLL
SD worked fine. Late starter!
G3HEJ
Gentlemen – again a grand contest. Many thanks!
G3JJZ
The usual crop of strange codes including a split 6 If only more care was taken rather than speed.
G3LDI
I
sent my own post code for the first two contacts so messed up to
start with, realised what I had done, but then had to resort to manual
logging! Novel contest, first time I have entered and will be
doing the second one.
G3LIK
Lot of QRN first hour due to heavy snow storm A lot of good signals from stations
G3MA
FT101ZD + Dipole
G3RFH
Made a few more QSOs than last time. Conditions seemed fairly good.
G3SHF
First RoPoCo - enjoyed it very much
G3VIP
Stations all in bottom 15khz at start, enjoyed contest.
G3VYI
Lots to work till the end nearly! Everyone should use manual keying!!
G4BJM
Heard but not worked: GU3TUX and G3NKS Good fun and activity
G4BLI
Good to see a wide range of licencees taking part
G4CWH
Enjoyable contest as always. Keep the format
G4DDX
Snow stopped me sailing so was able to take part and enjoyed myself.
G4EBK
Ususally starts fast then slows, this time slow all the way through.
G4ERW
My
first ROPOCO and came on for the last 30 minutes. Different from
'normal' contests and good fun. SD is ideal for this contest and
worked fine.
G4FAL
Ropoco was fun as always. Please
join in - it isn't difficult and it can be quite amusing; for example,
I seem to have moved to the other side of Sheffield during the contest.
Not nice when you are a Sheffield United fan, hi.
G4FKH
I enjoyed this contest very much especially using SD.
G4FNL
The weather changed from a sunny morning at the start to 3in of snow at the end. Thanks to all for the Qs
G4FUI
Yaesu FT-897D, dipole at 25ft
G4OGB
Condx OK ....where was everyone? SD worked well again.
G4WGE
Nice
contest - right time of day - right duration Despite the
reflector comments - this contest ain't broke and doesn't need fixing!
G4XPE
Rig TS830S. Power 100 watts RF output. Antenna trap dipole inverted vee apex 3.81 meters agl
One
of the worst contests I have ever had! It started with the rig blowing
a fuse during tune up and I lost 20 minutes dismantling the station to
replace the fuse. Then on 4 separate occasions my PDA sounded off with
reminders of forthcoming appointments. Next I had to take a phone call.
Finally, at 0811, S8 of white noise suddenly erupted from nowhere and
lasted for 13 minutes during which time I could only work the genuine
'599' stations. Oh the joys of contesting! But still good fun.
GM3POI
This Contest would be better supported in the evening
GM4OSS
Band noisey. SD work well as usual. Band noisey. SD work well as usual.
GM4SID
Unusualy high number of errors this time. SD handled this contest perfectly again.
GW0ETF
As usual could do with more participants...
GW3PRL
My first RoPoCo phew! SD works fine for me wish I could work fine for SD! All good fun and very civilised!
GW3SQX
Dipole at 57ft, TS-930, Alpha 87A My best total for a while in this contest, but I'm sure there are errors in the log!
M0AAA
Some very strange postcodes.
M0AJT
Always
a nice contest to enter but greater participation would make it even
better. Used SD logger, thanks Paul it worked flawlessly
M0NZA
Missed the first part..oops! Really enjoyable contest. Thanks for all the contacts.
M3ZYN
Yaesu FT-950(10W), sloping dipole at 7metres. Non-computer logging!
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