Dec 2015 Rookie Roundup - CW final results are listed below. Click on a call sign to see the entry details.

Single Op:W1
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KC1APKVT5701141015000
KC1ANMCT21625811100
KC1AXJCT1443667100
K1CICME124123000
K1ECUCT85202000
 
Single Op:W2
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KD2HEKNY25217711100
 
Single Op:W3
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
K0BAKPA1,4641202121300
 
Single Op:W4
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
WB4ITAL5,6941298836210
K4FITFL2,1902154327300
W4KFFNC2,0443173925210
KM4OIXTN4964101114101
 
Single Op:W5
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KF5WYSNM1621748100
AF5AFAR1082289000
 
Single Op:W8
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
K1DBMOH455114713000
KD8VMRWV482246000
KD8UPXOH183303000
 
Single Op:W0
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
WO7AKS1,1131171921000
WK7GIA740291919100
AD0FLMO735362320100
AD0DACO29446913100
 
Multi-Op:W5
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
AF5OD (AF5OD KG5ABL)AR4,0681256333210
 

Non-rookie score submissions were received from:
AB5XM, AC2IK, AC5O, AD0AK, AD8J, AK2S, K2BIO, K4BAI, K5IX, K8TE, KI4WFJ, KX9X, N0AX, N2SO, NC6B, VE2FK, VE9BWK, W2RAN, W6NF, W7PV, XE1AY

Comments:

AC2IK   NY   Non-Rookie
Fun
2 suggestions:
New hams need to send CQ only as fast as they can copy CW
New hams need not be timid about asking for repeat reports or asking the other operator to slow down

The need for the novice band continues to be evident with each RR contest
 
AD0DA   CO   Rookie
It was a fun 6 hours of CW!
 
AD0FL   MO   Rookie
First Rookie CW Rookie Roundup. It was a bit challenging with the band conditions, but fun nonetheless.
 
AD8J   NC   Non-Rookie
Got on for an hour to help the cause.
 
AF5OD   AR   Rookie
The contest was a lot of fun. I want to say special thanks to Joel W5ZN for letting us use his station. This is our first CW contest. Joel pushed us to try for this contest and we have been studying hard for a few months now and it was still very difficult. We were not allowed to use any computer aid for copying it was all by ear. We are not ready for the big leagues yet but we will defiantly keep practicing and improving.
 
AK2S   NJ   Non-Rookie
I wanted to join the Rookies so I called CQ a few times which I had never done before in a contest. I also decided to use my 1947 Vibroplex "bug" which is a year older than I am (I am 67). Does this qualify me to be a Rookie; I think not. Thanks to all who tolerated my sending.
 
K0BAK   PA   Rookie
Last Rookie Roundup I qualify for, only did one other. Had fun, bands weren't too good. Thanks for many ops that worked hard with me to make contacts under severe fading. Wish I started doing these roundups sooner.
 
K1CIC   ME   Rookie
First 3 CW contacts for me!
 
K1DBM   OH   Rookie
First CW RR...I had lots of fun learning.
 
K1ECU   CT   Rookie
I would like to apologize to any and all hams with whom I may have attempted to work but failed to complete a QSO because of my poor CW skills. I intent to practice and make a better showing next year. 73 de K1ECU
 
K4BAI   GA   Non-Rookie
Also worked many other non-rookies and these are not counted. Glad to meet some new CW operators and sorry there were not more. All QSOs were on 20 and 40M. No activity heard on 10 and 15M. Called CQ R on 80 and got only one non-rookie. Happy Holidays to all. 73, John, K4BAI.
 
K5IX   TX   Non-Rookie
It never gets old! Each year, I have more fun in RR than the last. Some really nice fists out there--I was especially proud to work an 11-year-old Extra Class YL! Hope to hear lots of '13s next year as non-rookies--your continued participation will make it fun for us all.

Thanks Rookies! The future of our hobby is in YOUR hands. Looking forward to working you again.

73,
K5IX Dave 76 TX
 
K8TE   NM   Non-Rookie
My first time and happy to give out some contacts in the last 23 minutes. I hope some of you rookies will join the contest community for another great to have fun with ham radio. 73 from NM, Bill, K8TE
 
KC1APK   VT   Rookie
A great contest! Thank you to all the people I worked! 73 de KC1APK Dave in VT
 
KC1AXJ   CT   Rookie
My last year as a Rookie.
 
KD2HEK   NY   Rookie
My first CW contest would have probably been a bit more fun without the Kp 6 condx. Well, at least I'll still be a rookie next year.
 
KD8VMR   WV   Rookie
Last RR for me, had fun. Message to all rookies, Join in the fun.
 
KF5WYS   NM   Rookie
I upgraded to General this summer and enjoy the digital modes. I am 13 years old and new to CW so this contest was difficult operating for me.
 
KI4WFJ   SC   Non-Rookie
CAME IN ON THE LAST HALF HOUR OR SO. STILL HAD FUN!!
 
KX9X   CT   Non-Rookie
Nice job by all the Rookies! Great to hear new licensees sending good CW; I heard several using a straight key, too. Well done, all!
 
N0AX   MO   Non-Rookie
Great working some new calls from 2010-11-12-13-14-15! The first few times trying to contest with CW are tough but soon the code speed goes up and so does the enjoyment. Try the North American QSO Party CW event on Jan 9th - exchange is name and state/province/country. It will seem pretty fast-paced at first but hang in there and you will start making QSOs by the bunch. Call CQ at *your* comfortable speed to slow down us speed-demon old-timers :-)
 
W2RAN   NH   Non-Rookie
Lot's of good fists out there. Had fun using my old Novice station and straight key for all contacts. Love hearing CW activity on the bands.
 
W4KFF   NC   Rookie
Had a blast! Lots more concentration this year. Looking forward to my final R/R contest next year. Many thanks for this endeavor.
 
W6NF   MN   Non-Rookie
Poor conditions at the time I was able to get on but did manage to work a few Rookies. Thanks for the Qs!
 
W7PV   WA   Non-Rookie
Would be better to hold this contest on a Saturday so as not to conflict with church and football.
 
WB4IT   AL   Rookie
Final year as a rookie. 73 to all.
 
XE1AY   XE1   Non-Rookie
This is my first time that I participe in this contest.I have to slow my transmition half that I usually use.But thereĀ“s no good conmdition on 20 m band