RSGB Contest Committee

G4FNL
Activity levels from the UK were down. There was
some pretty awful sending and very hesitant operating.
Somehow we need to spread the word and encourage more
participation. However our European neighbours helped
a great deal. My thanks to everyone for the QSOs.

G4HSO
My first time trying a CW Sprint. Slowly got to enjoy it.
I will get correct (i.e. different) callsign exchange placing next time.
Speeds not excessive even for me, just need to improve my ears.

G4OGB
CU all next year

G4OSB
This contest was time well spent

G4RCG
Nice steady session a lot of regulars missing so
the numbers were down. Really like these sprints now
looking forward to next years.

G7DDN
First time in a CW Sprint so a bit scary. Many thanks to all who were patient. I was a little hesitant at times. To make matters worse I am
trying to learn to use a blasted paddle key!!

GM3POI
Poor Condx

GM3YEH
Hard work tonight. Band was noisy and signals not too strong. Only a couple of stations came back to my QRP CQs. A quarter of my contacts were outside the UK!

GW0ETF
Had it my head it was tomorrow night and only remembered in time to do the last half...

M0NQN
Not the most hectic of 90 minutes but a good challenge in QRP nonetheless!

MW0RZC
good start but slow going mid way through contest

ON3ND
Always a real pleasure to be active in these small contests... 73 to all entrants...

PA0CMU
Funny contest, but I have to practice my CW skils :-(

PA0MIR
Last event this year, activity not very high but all in all an enjoyable event.

SM5CSS
Elecraft K3 100W to Dipole

The CW Sprint format continues to receive mixed support and it splits contesters into the “love it” or “hate it” camps. However, this series is well supported with plenty of room for additional participants. What is interesting is the participation from Europe is gradually increasing which is very useful as the propagation often changes mid event.

With these being the final results, they confirm the win by the De Montfort University ARS. Congratulation for their fine effort in securing the trophy for another year.

Simon M0BOX
 

SOAPBOX:

DK3UZ
RIG
TX VFO-BU-FD-PA (Johnson Viking Ranger) 5w out
RX SSSH29 (Siemens E311b)
AER Guywire Pyramid fed via open-wire line and remote
controlled balanced PI coupler.
KEY Vibroplex "Anniversary"
Jablonsky FM32 sideswiper

E77C
My first participation in this competition. Very interesting.
I think it is 20.00 GMT too early for contacts from E7 to G (GW, GM, PA ....)
but "it is important to participate ..." (and win time to time, of course).
Thanks to everyone for the QSO's and points and see you next year.

G0FYX
Quite busy. Lots of continentals taking part.

G0GDU
Ft1000 - 10w wid w3dzz @ 28ft agl
good conditions with fairly long skip
had 2 power cuts after first qso so lost about 25 mins - sorry if i disappeared during qso

G0IBN
stopped for GB2CW transmission for 15 mins

G0VDZ
very late starting but seemed very quite

G3HRH
Tried QRP for a change.
Hard work but it paid off
Rather less activity than usual
Bit noisy from time to time

G3LHJ
Not so many on tonight
CU next again 73 de Derrick

G3LIK
Good conditions tonight all over G
Lot of regular calls in the log but some missing

G3TBK
Activity down this week good job we were well supported by Europeans again!

G3TLH
Plenty activity and everyone sticks to rules! An enjoyable contest

G3TXF
Part-time effort. Started late. Then had a meal break to boot! Didn't really make good use of the 90 minutes available on this occasion.

G3XYF
Some deliberate QRM

G3ZGC
It was club night so planned not to be on but the
xyl wanted to come back early so managed a few
qsos. Conditions seemed excellent.

G3ZHE
pc crashed at 001 hi 73 es tks albert

G4ARI
Fantastic Fun
Thanks to HFCC for organising
And thanks for all QSOs
See you next year