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December 2015 ARRL CW Rookie Roundup final scores are listed below. Click on a call to see the entry details.

Single Op Call Area: W0
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
WO7A  KS1,1131171921000 
WK7G  IA740291919100 
AD0FL  MO735362320100 
AD0DA  CO29446913100 
 
Single Op Call Area: W1
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KC1APK  VT5701141015000 
KC1ANM  CT21625811100 
KC1AXJ  CT1443667100 
K1CIC  ME124123000 
K1ECU  CT85202000 
 
Single Op Call Area: W2
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KD2HEK  NY25217711100 
 
Single Op Call Area: W3
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
K0BAK  PA1,4641202121300 
 
Single Op Call Area: W4
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
WB4IT  AL5,6941298836210 
K4FIT  FL2,1902154327300 
W4KFF  NC2,0443173925210 
KM4OIX  TN4964101114101 
 
Single Op Call Area: W5
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
KF5WYS  NM1621748100 
AF5AF  AR1082289000 
 
Single Op Call Area: W8
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDXTeam
K1DBM  OH455114713000 
KD8VMR  WV482246000 
KD8UPX  OH183303000 
 
Multi-Op Call Area: W5
Call UsedQTHScoreRankRook QsNonrook QsUSVEXEDX
AF5OD (AF5OD KG5ABL)  AR4,0681256333210
 

Comments:

AC2IK   Nonrookie   NY
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   Rookie   CO
It was a fun 6 hours of CW!
 
AD0FL   Rookie   MO
First Rookie CW Rookie Roundup. It was a bit challenging with the band conditions, but fun nonetheless.
 
AD8J   Nonrookie   NC
Got on for an hour to help the cause.
 
AF5OD   Rookie   AR
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   Nonrookie   NJ
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   Rookie   PA
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   Rookie   ME
Sorry, my first entry neglected to count my one rookie contact!
 
K1DBM   Rookie   OH
First CW RR...I had lots of fun learning.
 
K1ECU   Rookie   CT
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   Nonrookie   GA
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   Nonrookie   TX
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   Nonrookie   NM
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   Rookie   VT
A great contest! Thank you to all the people I worked! 73 de KC1APK Dave in VT
 
KC1AXJ   Rookie   CT
My last year as a Rookie.
 
KD2HEK   Rookie   NY
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   Rookie   WV
Last RR for me, had fun. Message to all rookies, Join in the fun.
 
KF5WYS   Rookie   NM
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   Nonrookie   SC
CAME IN ON THE LAST HALF HOUR OR SO. STILL HAD FUN!!
 
KX9X   Nonrookie   CT
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   Nonrookie   MO
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   Nonrookie   NH
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   Rookie   NC
Had a blast! Lots more concentration this year. Looking forward to my final R/R contest next year. Many thanks for this endeavor.
 
W6NF   Nonrookie   MN
Poor conditions at the time I was able to get on but did manage to work a few Rookies. Thanks for the Qs!
 
W7PV   Nonrookie   WA
Would be better to hold this contest on a Saturday so as not to conflict with church and football.
 
WB4IT   Rookie   AL
Final year as a rookie. 73 to all.
 
XE1AY   Nonrookie   XE1
My first time in this contest. I had to slow my transmition speed. Not very good condition on 20m band
 

Nonrookie 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