I called and called but no luck. ?K4PQC was 549 559 with QSB. I called and called and decided I was just QRM so I went back at it after about 30 minutes and snagged him. K4PQC had one heck of a pileup and he had a challenge for sure picking calls out of the pileup. ? NK9G

Rick, you gave up too soon.? Frequently I'll pick two or three calls out of the pile to try and be ready for the next call.? I distinctly remember hearing your call.? And, now that you mention it, I'm surprised I didn't get you in the log.? Perhaps more hounds moved in and covered you up on subsequent calls?

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I think the "persistence" award goes to NX1K last night.? Mark tried many times before I was finally able to decipher his call.

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The guys out west have an advantage with me.? A "6" or "7" in the call always seems to grab my attention.? ?John also has an advantage with his VE3 call.

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I'm sorry I didn't hand out more pelts.

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72,

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Don, K9DRP

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Don,

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You were strong at the start but I went after Phil first since he was stronger.

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At 0250 you were S2 and I almost gave up but went back at the end.? Thanks for your patience getting my call at the end.

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72 de Mark? NX1K

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