Today I received the 2012 WPX RTTY plaque for #1 North America in the Multi-Two category for the NG1G operation at W1AN (W1AN, K1DM, K3IU, W1PN, and NG1G). This original plaque will go to John to place in his station.
I’m hoping that this time next year we’ll be hearing about a plaque received for #1 World in the M2 category from NP3U.
73,
Pat, NG1G
I’m beginning to wonder if maybe I’m the first guy to receive my paper copy of July’s CQ magazine (although Rick, KI1G already had his electronic version – makes me think I should add that to my subscription). Here are the results – I’m sorry if I miss any call signs:
SOAB HP –
W1BYH with 800,496, #6 in the #1 call area, also #1 Tribander/Single Element in the #1 call area
NA1QP (op. W1CTN) with 398,246, #10 in the #1 call area, and #4 Tribander/Single Element in the #1 call area
KA1GEU with 267,288, #13 in the #1 call area, also #6 Tribander/Single Element in the #1 call area
SOSB HP (7 mHz) – K6ND/1 with 59,664, #1 in the #1 call area
SOSB HP (21 mHz) – KN6DV/1 (op. K6ND) with 2,253,537, #1 in the #1 call area, also #1 Tribander/Single Element in the #1 call area
SOAB LP – KS1J with 101,904, #13 in the #1 call area
QRP AB – KO1H with 2,448, #1 in the #1 call area
M2 – NG1G (@W1AN) with 6,963,268, #1 NA and #8 world
Club – CTRI finished #6 in the US out of 41 clubs (and 20th in the world out of 93 total), and with only 9 entries we had a total of 10,854,589 points. The top 5 US clubs had between 15 and 47 entrants, so I’d say we did pretty darned well! We were right below the “biggies” – PVRC, NCCC, YCCC, SMC, and FRC.
Congrats to everyone on a great CTRI showing!
73,
Pat, NG1G
We are trying to put together a multi-operator, two-transmitter effort at W1AN for the WPX RTTY contest Feb 10-12. This is the same contest we are talking about winning and setting a new world record for at NP3U next year.
If we are to be prepared for the NP3U effort we need everyone who is interested in going to get involved, starting next week. Feb 2013 is a year away but there’s lots to do and only a few RTTY contests to work and practice with.
Many hands were raised when I asked who is interested in going. Now it’s time to see who’s really interested and to begin assembling a team. This is the first step. Please comment below if you’re able to put in the time. And please participate in the conversation in the WPX RTTY forum – everyone has something valuable to add or a good question to ask.
73,
Pat, NG1G
