[NLRS] 2010 August UHF Contest Results - suggestion

[Jim Froemke]

Hi Jon. 
Sorry I couldn't participate last August but my calendar looks better for
the next time. Yes, we need a catalyst in order to stimulate another record
turnout. So, if we can't organize another portable MultiOp then could the
location (buck hill) could be made available for a series of rover visits?
That is, perhaps we could schedule 2 to 3 hour time slots for rovers to stop
by and operate from this excellent location? That would give the other rover
and fixed stations an opportunity to "work-the-hill" for multiple Qs during
the 24 hour event.

Happy Holidays and 73,

Jim, K0MHC/R

"HAVE YOU FED A ROVER TODAY?"

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Subject: [NLRS] 2010 August UHF Contest Results




Hello NLRS land.

The 2010 ARRL UHF Contest results are in your January 2011 QST as well as
available on-line at the Leagues website (with expanded results). Many
thanks to John, K9JK, for another excellent write-up!

Overall, the club results were a mixed bag this year.  On the down side,
comparing 2009 to 2010, we had fewer logs (15 vs 31) and a lower overall
score (469,380 vs 1,502,667). This isn't too surprising as NLRS put in a
major effort with the W0AUS multiop in 2009, so we were a bit more burnt out
come 2010.  Many of the clubs hard core UHF guys are also involved in the 10
GHz & Up contest, and play in June as well.  With the June VHF contest, CQWW
VHF in July, the Central States gathering, the August UHF contest, then the
two 10 GHz & Up weekends in August & September, its not surprising that one
has to pick their battles.  Yes Virginia, there can be too much of a good
thing.

On the positive side, NLRS still managed to limp into second place in the
nation out of 13 clubs in the medium category. We also had the most logs of
any club. Given the half heart support we gave this one this year, its
actually pretty impressive.  However, I must be quick to point out that
these results are in BIG part due to the nations top SOHP score from Mike,
KM0T, who secured the #1 SOHP spot in the nation for the sixth year in a
row.  Count them, six years in a row!  Mikes 338,574 points accounted for
72% of our clubs score!!.   Across the club other notable scores came from
Paul, W0UC, who finished 7th in the nation in the SOLP category and Bruce,
W9FZ/R, who finished 9th in the nation in the Rover category.  Nice going
guys.  Club logs were submitted by K0AWU, K0SIX, KC0P/R, KM0T, N0AKC.
N0HZO/R, W0GHZ, W0GHZ/R, W0OHU, W0UC, W0ZQ, W0ZQ/R, WA0VPJ, WA2VOI/R, and
WB0LJC/R. These stations made the following number of contacts: 222 (196),
432 (318), 902 (86), 1296 (113),
  2304 (63), 3456 (34), 5760 (40), 10G (103), 24G (8). 

Mark August 6, 2011 in your calendars for next years UHF contest and
Rovermania. God willing and the creek don't rise, W0ZQ/R will be back with a
full eight band multi-grid effort. Sure would be fun to see someone organize
another W0AUS operation, perhaps from Buck Hill. I think that there are
interested parties, the effort just needs a ring leader.   With the
Christmas season upon us, big piles of snow outside, and with a warm
soldering iron in hand, now is a good time to think about adding one new
band, building that kit that has been sitting in your closet for three
years, upgrading systems, and repairing what's broken.  A few of us have
"excess" inventory - how about listing it on the NLRS reflector first and
offering it at an attractive price to a fellow club member to help continue
the growth that we have seen.

Seasons greeting to all in NLRS land.

73, Jon
W0ZQ/R
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