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ARRL SSB Sweepstakes today
« on: November 20, 2021, 03:56:06 AM »

The phone ARRL Sweepstakes starts today (Saturday) at 2100 UTC. Rules and info here.

The exchange you send is QSO# Precedence (A/B/M/Q or S) YourCall Check (2 digits of last year licensed) YourARRLSection

The typical QSO:

CQ Sweepstakes K3TN

K3TN W1AW

W1AW 123 Bravo K3TN 69 Maryland DC

56 Alpha W1AW 25  Connecticut


No need to repeat anything the other guy sends you and if you aren't 100% sure what year you were licensed, not a big deal - just pick a year and send it every time.

I will have Grandpa duties on Saturday afternoon but should be on later in the weekend representing the University of Maryland club using the W3EAX call and the 'S' precedence.

73 John K3TN
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Re: ARRL SSB Sweepstakes today
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2021, 04:42:38 AM »

Managed to make 373 contacts as W3EAX over the weekend. VY0ERC called me when I was calling CQ so I was hopeful for a sweep but missed 5 others that are usually fairly easy.
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Re: ARRL SSB Sweepstakes today
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2021, 10:59:28 AM »

Nice to work you in the contest. Your #248 My #39.  I did a part-time effort for 175 contacts in 66 sections. Over the years have done some very serious(intense) contesting but now after 61 years on the air tend to go for a very relaxed and enjoyable contest.  Nov SS is a good way to get started if you have never tried contesting.  Also the various state QSO parties are fun. Contest calendars are available on the web.  Your search engine is your friend.
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