[SOC] In True SOC Style

[Fred Jensen]

Lantz, Vann wrote:
> First, let me say hello to everyone.  I'm Vann, K4VGL, and SOC# 736.
> Apparently, the application committee was busily setting up their
> equipment for the weekend of contesting to come when my application was
> approved.
>  
> I played in the ARRL Int DX contest this weekend.  In true SOC style, I
> could only scrape up 8970 points.  I was working a barefoot 100 watts,
> multi-band vertical, and no filters.  Second class all the way!  HiHiHi.

Vann,

You've missed the point here.  You made a QSO.  Actually, you made 
several.  Be veeeerrry careful, you could outdistance the SOC "maximum 
standards."

Welcome!  We thrive on our failures, misteaks, and occasional attempts 
at competence.  Don't worry about your equipment, antennas, filters, or 
proximity of the fridge to your rig.  Once SOC, always SOC.

79,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7
- www.cqp.org