[Elecraft] TEAM K2 - NCJ CW Spring THIS WEEKEND!!!

Thu Feb 7 22:50:32 2002

The ever vigilent, W0YK wrote:

>What happened to Tree, N6TR, who started this?!  There are three open slots
>on the list below, Tree is not listed, and your note says you need two more
>ops.  I told him I would get on only if I was needed to fill out a team.
>
>Just checking!
>
>73,
>Ed - W0YK

Well...

1) Tree already had a QRP commitment, so he couldn't join us... something 
about keeping up the defense of his record, or something.

2) Of course, I MEANT to type, "We need THREE more ops", instead of two 
ops...  gad... If I can't type any better than THAT... it boggles the mind 
what my fist is gonna sound like by that time...

Thanks Ed.. you keep my honest... too honest...

Tom

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Tom Hammond NOSS
> > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 1:55 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [Elecraft] TEAM K2 - NCJ CW Spring THIS WEEKEND!!!
> >
> >
> > Folks...
> >
> > TEAM K2 needs two more CW ops to fill out our 10-member team!!!
> >
> > We presently have the following ops registered for TEAM K2:
> >
> >   1)  KH6NO/W7
> >   2)  K6III
> >   3)  N0SS
> >   4)  N6WG
> >   5)  KT5X
> >   6)  W1SA
> >   7)  W0YK
> >   8)  (this space available for YOUR call)
> >   9)  (this space available for YOUR call)
> > 10)  (this space available for YOUR call)
> >
> > If you wish to join up, please reply a.s.a.p. DIRECTLY to Tree at:
> >
> >     Tree N6TR <[email protected]>
> >
> > 73, Tom  N0SS
> > ___
> >
> > Here's a copy of (part of) N6TR (Tree's) latest post to the Elecraft
> > Reflector...
> >
> > From: Tree N6TR <[email protected]>
> > Message-Id: <[email protected]>
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [Elecraft] K1 and K2 Sprint Teams
> > Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 09:39:33 -0800
> >
> > As I mentioned before - the CW Sprint is coming up on the 9th of
> > February (Saturday after next).  It runs from 00Z - 04Z (Sunday
> > UTC date).  The bands are 20, 40 and 80 meters, but you can
> > operate just one or two if you want.
> >
> > It would really be great to see an all elecraft team or two.  I
> > was thinking of a K1 and K2 team - but so far, I haven't heard
> > from any of you K1ers.  So - unless I hear from a bunch of you
> > soon, I will just come up with Team Elecraft.
> >
> > You don't have to be QRP - so for those of you who have constructed
> > afterburners - feel free to use them if you want.  The point here is
> > to make a statement that Elecraft radios can be used in the sprint.
> >
> > For those of you who are not familar with the sprint format - it
> > rewards you for a "search and pounce" QSO (where you answer someone
> > else's CQ).  After you complete the QSO - YOU OWN THE FREQUENCY.
> > Many times, there will be someone there waiting to call you as
> > soon as the first QSO is complete.
> >
> > I would imagine that with average antennas - it would be pretty easy
> > to work 100 QSOs in the four hours.  QRP stations have made 200 QSOs
> > in this event.
> >
> > I have put together a survival web page that explains the fine
> > points of the contest.  It even has sound files with actual off
> > the air QSOs.
> >
> > http://n6tr.jzap.com/sprint.html
> >
> > For those who are faint at heart - I would suggest operating the
> > last three hours of the contest.  Starting on 20 meters for the
> > "second" hour (01Z), then QSYing down to 40 meters around 0200
> > or 0230.  Then, spending the last 30 miutes or so on 80 meters.
> > This will keep you out of the thick of things and increase the
> > "fun" rate.  The first hour is not for those who are shy with
> > high speed CW - or those of you running 5 watts to an indoor
> > whip.
> >
> > If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  Please
> > consider being a part of the Elecraft team.  Currently, I have
> > N0SS and KH6NO/W7 signed up.  There must be eight more of you guys
> > who are willing to give it a try!!  We aren't trying to win anything,
> > but just get noticed.
> >
> > 73 Tree N6TR  K2 #2411
> > [email protected]
> >
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