Tnx for the QSOs everyone.

Could only get on about 30 minutes. Heard little activity. Worked 2 Rookies and 2 non-Rookies. 

David AD4TJ FM08 Virginia Licensed 1988

Just trying to work some Rookies today, but very few during the time that I operated.  Thanks to all
that gave me a QSO.

Thanks to all ops, conditions were tough, but it was great to see so many veterans running the whole
contest, thanks so much for supporting this contest. I hope to see it grow in popularity.

Band Conditions were tough but turned lemons of band conditons into lemonade and made the most of
it.  I wish the ARRL would promote the Rookie Roundup contests more to get more Amateurs both
Rookies and Non Rookies to participate.  I had fun as RTTY is one of my favorite modes.  I hope
Solar Cycle 25 really gets going next year and gives us better conditions so more amateurs
participate.

Very new to RTTY. Recently bought an IC-7610 and found that I could operate RTTY without computer
interface, which I have been playing with. Came across Rookie Roundup RTTY and decided to give it a
try. Glad I did! Not very many Qs, but very enjoyable. I have been missing out on RTTY since 1985!

I had a great time although not as many participants as other contests. Lightning storms predicted
for my area but never materialized.  No one was using RTTY mode prior to the contest start, so had
to workout set up issues on the first several contacts.  Was mainly a chaser since non-rookies
couldn't contact each other. I added "IM ROOKIE" to my CQ and became a runner for the last two
hours.  Band conditions up and down and almost no PSKREPORTER monitors made the contest challenging.
 Called CQ on 80m,15m,10m for 15 minutes each with no contacts.  Most QSOs on 20m and finally 40m in
the last hour.  All contestants were very accommodating and some sent encouragement messages to
close.  Took photos of all my setup screens so I'll be ready to go next year.

Forgot to add my club/team name.  It's North East Maryland Amateur Radio Contest Society.  Enjoyed
the contest even through the tough band conditions today.