There are actually 6 possible precedences in the Sweepstakes exchange.  You
have heard the definitions for Q, A, B and U.  S means it's a school or
college club station.  And M means multi-operator.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Wheaton, Maryland
Home:  http://lras.home.sprynet.com
Work:  http://www.loc.gov/nls
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 7:14 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: November Sweepstakes and 160 meters
> 
> Tom,
> What was the letter designator in the SS exchange?  I thought it had
> to do with power - A for 100 or less and B for above.  But I think I
> heard a Q and an U so I am confused.
> I played on ten a bit and once I got the freq. shift between my
> transmit and receive straightened out, people heard me rather well!!
> Pat, K9JAUAt 06:04 PM 11/21/2011, you wrote:
> >     I agree, Lloyd.
> >
> >75 was not in the greatest shape for me either Saturday night.
> >
> >I spent my time mostly on 20, some on 40, and a little on 10.
> >
> >Never got to 15 meters.
> >
> >I didn't make nearly as many qsos as you, but had fun anyway.
> >
> >I find the Sweepstakes exchange to be a bit cumbersome and unwieldy at
> >times, but maybe that's just me.
> >
> >Good luck in the CQ CW DX contest this coming week-end.  I wish I could
> do
> >it, but we will be in Missouri visiting family at that time.
> >
> >73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ