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February 2026 QRP/CW Sprint (#256)


N2CN Comments - Results are final.

Final Results
SWA - STRAIGHT KEY CATEGORY
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final  80-40-20 Antenna

W1 Division
WB1GYZ    9    9  18    7  126  x2   252  Random length EF                                  
W1BRY     4    4   8    4   32  x2    64  114'wire dipole 15' above ground                  
KQ1P      3    3   6    3   18  x2    36  30m vee                                           

W2 Division
KA2KGP   34   32  66   15  990  x2  1980  G5RV up 20'                                       
N2TNN    20   20  40   12  480  x2   960  135ft wire up 35 ft NW to SE                      
KN2G     20   20  40   11  440  x2   880  fan dipole @ 55'                                  

W3 Division
K3JZD    28   28  56   14  784  x2  1568  40m @25', 80m@20'                                 
KC3MIO   21   21  42   15  630  x2  1260  288 ' horizontal dipole up 30'                    
N1BIV     4    4   8    4   32  x2    64  G5RV, horizontal bent angle 120 deg, slope to 35 '
AK3X      4    4   8    4   32  x2    64  102' inv vee at 35'                               

W4 Division
WZ2N     26   25  51   15  765  x2  1530  G5RV @ 30'                                        
K4BAI    26   24  50   15  750  x2  1500  40M dipole at 35' 140' center fed zepp used on 80M
WX4RM    21   21  42   10  420  x2   840  6BTV gnd mtd vert                                 
K4WY     19   18  37   10  370  x2   740  inverted L                                        
K2OID    13   11  24    9  216  x2   432  End fed 40M dipole @20'                           
WT4U      7    7  14    6   84  x2   168  80m EFHW Inv-V @ 35'                              
K4JPN     6    6  12    6   72  x2   144  80 M CF Zepp                                      
NA4O      7    7  14    4   56  x2   112  41'EF@25'                                         
KK4ITX    3    3   6    3   18  x2    36  13ft vertical on loading coil                     
KA8VZB    2    2   4    2    8  x2    16  60ft End Fed Wire @ 20ft                          

W5 Division
N5GW      3    3   6    2   12  x2    24  doublet @ 25'                                     

W6 Division
K6GPB     3    3   6    3   18  x2    36  dipole                                            

W7 Division
KN1H      5    5  10    4   40  x2    80  END-FED 28'WIRE                                   

W8 Division
NF8M     31   30  61   15  915  x2  1830  6BTV, 80m OCFD@35ft                               
W1BLU     4    3   7    2   14  x2    28  EFHW @30'                                         
KE8ZGS    0    0   0    0    0  x2     0  EFHW in my garage rafters                         

W9 Division
K9NUD    40   40  80   18 1440  x2  2880  80M EFHW up 40'                                   
WB9HFK   34   33  67   16 1072  x2  2144  EFHW @ 30 Ft.                                     
K9QEW    12   12  24    9  216  x2   432  4BTV                                              
N9JFZ    11   11  22    8  176  x2   352  Grd Mtd 4BTV & G5RV @ 25'                     
KA9FQG    1    1   2    1    2  x2     4  G5RV @ 37FT                                       

W0 Division
N0TA     24   24  48   17  816  x2  1632  Doublet at 25 ft, Vertical                        
NN0SS     7    7  14    6   84  x2   168  inverted V @30 feet                               
NO2D      6    6  12    5   60  x2   120  80 meter doublet @ 30 feet                        

Canada Division
VE3SVQ    1    1   2    1    2  x2     4  EFED up 25 feet                                   

DX Division

SWA - BUG CATEGORY
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final  80-40-20 Antenna

W1 Division

W2 Division

W3 Division
NN3E      2    2   4    2    8 x1.5   12  40-80 Trap Dipole inverted vee @ 50 '             

W4 Division
AF4PX    22   22  44   16  704 x1.5 1056  loop                                              
W4NLT    23   23  46   14  644 x1.5  966  84 ft end fed in V configuration at 30ft          
KJ4R     20   20  40   12  480 x1.5  720  134' EFHW                                         
K3RLL     4    4   8    3   24 x1.5   36  After-dark-only black HOA Stealth Vertical        

W5 Division
KD5ZCQ    6    6  12    6   72 x1.5  108  84' Random Wire with Homebrew UNUN                

W6 Division

W7 Division
N7QR      2    2   4    2    8 x1.5   12  Butternut HF6V gnd mtd vert w/o radials           

W8 Division
K8NGW    14   14  28    8  224 x1.5  336  43' gnd mtd vert w/ base loading coil & 32 radials

W9 Division

W0 Division
WU0A      4    4   8    4   32 x1.5   48  Vertical at 18'                                   

Canada Division
VE3IIM   18   18  36   11  396 x1.5  594  fan dipole...160-10 metres at 30 feet             

DX Division

SWA - KEYER/KEYBOARD CATEGORY
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final  80-40-20 Antenna

W1 Division
N1SP     23   23  46   13  598       598  135' wire doublet at 45' in trees                 
W1TER    20   20  40   11  440       440  40 meter end fed                                  
KB1M      9    9  18    7  126       126  20, 40 M Dipoles @ 30 ft                          

W2 Division
N2ESE    17   17  34    8  272       272  ZS6BKW at 25ft                                    
WA1GWH    7    7  14    5   70        70  40m quarter wave inverted L over ground radials   

W3 Division
KC3RN    15   15  30   10  300       300  EFHW @ 24'                                        
KM3D      6    6  12    4   48        48  multiband vertical & short loaded 80m dipole 30'
KD3CA     3    3   6    3   18        18  132 ft ocf windom @30 ft                          

W4 Division
WB0CJB   31   31  62   12  744       744  6BTV gnd mtd vert                                 
N4MJ     14   14  28   10  280       280  40 OCF at 20'                                     
NI4U      6    6  12    5   60        60  135' EFHW up about 40'                            
W8GG      5    5  10    5   50        50  Phoenix vertical 10 radials                       

W5 Division
KA6J      5    5  10    3   30        30  gnd mount vertical                                

W6 Division

W7 Division

W8 Division

W9 Division
WD9EGW   22   22  44   13  572       572  MC-750 Vertical sitting on back deck              
N9EEE    14   14  28    8  224       224  EFHW                                              
AB9BZ     5    5  10    5   50        50  EFHW @ 30'                                        

W0 Division

Canada Division
VE3SIF    9    9  18    9  162       162  End Fed Half Wave up 25 feet                      
VE3DQN    8    8  16    5   80        80  40m dipole @20ft                                  

DX Division
DK1VD     2    2   4    2    8         8  gnd mtd Vert                                      

GAIN ANTENNA CATEGORY
Call   QSOs Mbrs Pts  Mul  Sco Bon Final  80-40-20 Antenna

Straight Key

Bug

Keyer/Keyboard


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CERTIFICATES
SWA - STRAIGHT KEY CATEGORY
Division1st2nd3rd
W1WB1GYZW1BRYKQ1P
W2KA2KGPN2TNNKN2G
W3K3JZDKC3MION1BIV AK3X (TIE)
W4WZ2NK4BAIWX4RM
W5N5GW--
W6K6GPB--
W7KN1H--
W8NF8MW1BLUKE8ZGS
W9K9NUDWB9HFKK9QEW
W0N0TANN0SSNO2D
CanadaVE3SVQ--
DX---
SWA - BUG CATEGORY
Division1st2nd3rd
W1---
W2---
W3NN3E--
W4AF4PXW4NLTKJ4R
W5KD5ZCQ--
W6---
W7N7QR--
W8K8NGW--
W9---
W0WU0A--
CanadaVE3IIM--
DX---
SWA - KEYER/KEYBOARD CATEGORY
Division1st2nd3rd
W1N1SPW1TERKB1M
W2N2ESEWA1GWH-
W3KC3RNKM3DKD3CA
W4WB0CJBN4MJNI4U
W5KA6J--
W6---
W7---
W8---
W9WD9EGWN9EEEAB9BZ
W0---
CanadaVE3SIFVE3DQN-
DXDK1VD--
GAIN ANTENNA CATEGORY
Key Type1st2nd3rd
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BUG---
K/K---
FIRST TIME ENTRANT HIGH SCORE
Key Type1st2nd3rd
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K/K---
PRIZE DRAWING WINNER
Prizes-

STATS:
Logs submitted:                 64
Total participants:             84
Total QSOs:                     795
States + Provinces represented: 29 + ON + DX

SOAPBOX:

NI4U - Caught a few stations tonight. 20M died out early, 40M did OK, and couldn't really find much on 80M. Had a few instances of my paddle sticking, so sri abt the hiccups! 73 & have a great week!

AB9BZ - Ran my recently repaired fake trusdx to an EFHW, thanks for the sprint, 73 ab9bz

N2TNN - Great night for a sprint, great participation.

KN1H - This month's Sprint finds us still in AZ but at a different Maricopa County Park: White Tank Mountain. This is a very nice park but the noise levels are much worse than we've been used to in the desert. Had trouble hearing anyone tonight, and even more trouble being heard. Thanks to those who heard me, especially Steve, K9NUD Twice! 72, John, KN1H/7

NO2D - QRN vy low this evening. Got the 2 foxes early so had time to chase in the NAQCC sprint. Always fun and thanks to those who do the hard work to make it happen. Pete, NO2D

K9NUD - Nice bands for a change! I made four on 20, a bunch on 40, which was great until it petered out at around 02:30, and six more on 80. Several two-fers on 40-80. All around a great event. Thanks, ops!

KK4ITX - Condx better tonight but I still have QRM in the neighborhood. Best I.have done in a while and would have kept going but the battery finally quit..... working the Monthly Challenge all afternoon. I was using a QRPLabs QMX+ @3w. Great to see a lot of activity tonight!!

K3RLL - RBN was my friend this evening but tough finding Sprinters who could hear me. Can't understand it; I'm located on a 79 foot "peak" here in FL. ;-) Thanks for the skilled and patient ops who I had the pleasure of working this evening. 72, ... Don

KE8ZGS - The conditions today were much better than January. 40 was wonderful! I need to get an antenna out of my garage. I heard a lot of calls, and tried to call back, but no success. I am not, however, frustrated. This was one of the first events I have participated in that I could copy almost everything. I wish I would have had at least one QSO, but I don't consider this a failed attempt. This is by far the best I have ever copied. I hope to get a different antenna situation by next month. 73

N9EEE - Joined late. Had a nice run on 40m for about 45 minutes and must have dried up the band by 9 pm. Tnx fer Qs.

N4MJ - Another split night - NA & Fox Hunt. Early stop. Fun anyway. 73 de n4mj

KC3RN - Did okay tonight. At least better than last month. 40m was in okay shape. 80 not so much, but did manage one contact. Gave my Argonaut VI a good workout tonight. Thanks to all who answered me.

K9QEW - ONLY ONE QSO ON 20m AND THE REST ON 40m. CONDX ON 40m WERE FAIR. OTHERWISE A GOOD NIGHT. 72/73s & STAY TUNED Daryl

KN2G - Slightly different conditions than the last 2 sprints... Worked some great new fists tonight. No great dx but heard N0TA on 20 and 40 but no exchange. I started on my IC 718 and realized it just isn't the same as the KX2. I intend to add a CW filter to it before Field Day this year. Always a great way to spend an evening! 72!

K3JZD - Pleasant Evening. Mostly 40m, last 30 minutes on 80m. Some QSB on both 40m and 80m. But better than a bunch of noise. K4 at 5 watts, 40m Dipole, 80m 107' EFRW. 72, Jody - K3JZD

N1SP - Been a member for quite a while but this was my first sprint participation. Nice to meet you folks!

AF4PX - Had a couple that I just could not pull out, sorry guys. 20m was better than last month, 40m worked best here. did get afew on 80m. FUN!

NF8M - Op time 1:40. 40 was in FB condx - lots of nice sigs. 80 not too bad either. Always fun to work both 555 (KA2KGP) & 5555 (N2ESE) in the same session. 72 & tnx fer the QSOs!

VE3DQN - Low noise this evening, clear signals.

N9JFZ - Contacts on 40 and 80, no luck on 20. Started slow and picked up later. Good time! 72 All

W4NLT - That was fun. Action mostly on 40M and 80M for me. Good to work the QRP faithful. Thanks for all the QSOs. 72 Andy

VE3IIM - Nothing here on 20m tonight. 80m was in very good shape, some very nice strong sigs! Always a good time...

K2OID - Much better condx than last month. Down in GA escaping winter rather than my usual NY QTH. Lots of fun as usual.

WZ2N - Fun sprint after a LONG absence. Nice to hear top notch operators as always. 40m was the bread and butter band and I made a rare appearance on 80m. Thanks to everyone! 72/3 to all

K8NGW - Seemed to be fewer operators this month. Everybody watching the olympics? A few QSO's on 20, more on 40, and a few on 80. Three doubles. See you all next month!

WX4RM - Conditions very much improved from last month! Had some QSB but the lack of QRN made for an enjoyable sprint.

DK1VD - It was better than in January (nothing) out of headset :-)) Today could hear a lot but worked KA2KGP and NF8M TU to both

NN3E - STRONG SIGNALS TONIGHT.. 72 CUL

KC3MIO - Icom 705 into 288' loop, with one 40 meter contact made with newly acquired Tentec R4030. Almost packed it in during the first hour with only 7 contacts, but conditions improved for the last hour. 80 meters saved the day with 12 contacts. Tnx to all, 73/72 Rich

KA6J - Tough conditions tonight here in So TX. Had to attend a local net tonight so time was limited. Thanks to all for the sprint! 5 watts to a 4btv ground mounted with radials.

KM3D - I only got a half hour - but managed a couple of contacts on all three bands. 20m did not last long - 40 seemed good, and was surprised to find stations on 80 as that is usually too quiet. I can generally only do the Tuesday evening sprints so will be back when I can. 73, Harry KM3D

VE3SVQ - First sprint and fun. Will be back for more

WT4U - First Sprint in a while. Heard nothing on 20m. Had to sign off before 80m really got hopping but QRN was reasonably low. Landed two there and the rest on 40m.

KA2KGP - Good Band Conditions this NA. 40m was the best band with 80m OK too. No 20m. QSO's here in WNY. Rig: IC-7000 at 5 w. into a G5RV up 20 ft. w/ straight key. Good to see 4 Canadians in the log. 73 to all.

K4BAI - Limited time this month with NTS net schedules and the QRP Foxes to work. Didn't check 20M. 40M was quite good and 80M produced three QSOs near the end of the Sprint period. Thanks for all QSOs. 73/72, John, K4BAI

KQ1P - FB, snowing with much QRN.

W1BRY - seems like the last half hour no one else heard

W8GG - Hello Fellow sprinters! I fired up the K2 last nite at 5w to gnd mnt vert. 20m was open nicely at the start , but by 9pm it was gg out. 40 was noisy es busy here in WCF. work one on 40 but lost WB0CJB before i could tell if he got my info. SRI OM. missed a couple more that just couldnt hear me. Sad, most of the sinals on 20m were true 599. Had a long day so QRT early. See u next month gang ! 73 Gregg W8GG

WB1GYZ - Some surprisingly good sigs during this Sprint. Let's hope the trend continues.

WA1GWH - 40m seemed in fairly good shape last night. Closest station to me in central New York state was PA and farthest CO. Was using my 40m quarter wave inverted L over ground radials. Thanks for the contacts! 72

AK3X - Fun sprint concurrent with the QRP Fox Hunt that took most of by time. 72 to all.

WD9EGW - Really enjoyed the Sprint. Lots of activity and decent bands. Running a KX2 at 5W into an MC-750 on the back deck. Looking forward to the next event. 72, Chuck

N5GW - I did not have much time after a long day, but never want to miss a QRP sprint!