Fall Sprints 2025

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Published: Saturday, 06 June 2026 19:46
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2025 Fall Sprint Results

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Fall Sprints!

A total of 227 logs were submitted across the five sprint dates. As expected, the dual mode points increased the scores of most participants. But the number of logs for each band were flat or decreased compared to last year. The 6M sprint received the most negative comments. The August date was perceived as too late in the summer for propagation enhancements. Participation on the mW sprint continues to drop each year.

The submitted scores can be found on the 3830scores website. The final scores have been reviewed and confirmed by the Fall Sprint contest committee. The winning scores and runner up scores for each sprint are displayed below.

Congratulations to all of the 2025 Fall Sprint Winners!

 

6M Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • W4MW           2,280 pts
  • N4SVC (N2CEI)   1,750

SOLP

  • KO9A             940 pts
  • WA3NUF        528

ROVER

  • NV4B/R        1,320 pts

2M Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1TEO       2,940 pts
  • W8ZN        2,310

SOLP

  • WA3NUF    1,180 pts
  • W3LL         1,012

ROVER

  • NV4B/R     165 pts

222 MHz Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1TEO      1,518 pts
  • K1WHS     1,265

SOLP

  • WA3NUF   828 pts
  • N3RG        561

ROVER

  • NV4B/R    35 pts

423 MHz Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1TEO        1,488 pts
  • AA4ZZ        936

SOLP

  • W2SJ         330 pts
  • VE3DS       312

ROVER

  • NV4B/R      99 pts

902 + Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • N8LRG          3,349 Total
  • WA4GPM      492

SOLP

  • K1RZ            7,136 Total
  • VE3DS         3,504        

ROVER

  • AA2SD/R      1,257 Total

 

Thanks to everyone that participated in the 2025 Fall Sprints and submitted a score on the 3830scores website. We hope you enjoyed the Sprints and look forward to next year's contests.

For questions or comments about the 2025 Fall Sprints please contact the committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks, and 73.

The Fall Sprints Committee for the Mt Airy VHF Radio Club (The Pack Rats)

 

The rules can be found here: 2025 Fall Sprint Rules

 

 

 

Fall Sprints 2025

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Published: Monday, 10 March 2025 13:09
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Announcing The 2026 Fall Sprints

 

The Mt. Airy VHF Radio Club is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2026 Fall Sprints!

 

Contest Time and Date:

1. 50 MHz:

1800 UTC to 2200 UTC time on Saturday, October 3, 2026
2. 144 MHz:

7 PM EDT to 11 PM PDT on Monday, September 21, 2026
3. 222 MHz:

7 PM EDT to 11 PM PDT on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
4. 432 MHz:

7 PM EDT to 11 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5. 902 MHz and up:

8 AM to 2 PM local time on Saturday, October 17, 2026

 

Please note the changes for this year’s running of the Fall VHF Sprints:

  • The 50 MHz sprint will be held on Saturday afternoon from 1800 to 2200 UTC
  • Stations will be classified as either Single Op HP, Single Op LP, or Rover
  • Sprint dates are spaced to avoid conflicts with other contests / events
  • The 144, 222, and 432 Fall Sprints are scheduled from 7 PM EDT to 11 PM PDT with a 4 hour maximum operating time
  • Scoring for the 50 through 432 MHz sprints allows 2 points for analog contacts and 1 point for digital contacts.  Duplicate contacts = 0 points
  • The 902 and up sprint scoring is distance based.  Only one contact per band using any mode.  Duplicate contacts = 0 km

 

More information and the complete rules will be posted at

2026 Fall Sprint Rules

 

For questions or comments please contact the committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We hope all of you enjoy the activity and have fun in the Sprints!

 

The Pack Rats Fall Sprints Committee:

Phil Miguelez WA3NUF, Allen Oldfield W9KXI, Jim Antonacci WA3EHD

 

Last updated 5/31/2026

 

 

Previous Results:

2024

2025

 

Fall Sprints

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Published: Thursday, 29 February 2024 21:54
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2024 Fall Sprint Results

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Fall Sprints!

A total of 232 logs were submitted across the five sprint dates. The 2M (71 logs)
and 6M (55 logs) sprints account for 54% of the recorded scores. The 6M sprint
still managed to attract above average participation, with the majority of
comments favorable to the new afternoon hours contest time.
The submitted scores can be found on the 3830scores website. The final scores
have been reviewed and confirmed by the Fall Sprint contest committee. The
winning scores and runner up scores for each sprint are displayed below.

Congratulations to all of the 2024 Fall Sprint Winners!

See you in the 2025 running of the Spring and Fall Sprints.

6M Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • W4MW           1768 pts
  • N2NT (N2NC)   1679

SOLP

  • WA2VNV        748 pts
  • KO9A             560

ROVER

  • NV4B/R          825 pts

2M Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1TEO       2340 pts
  • K1RZ          1760

SOLP

  • N3RG        1296 pts
  • WA2VNV   746

ROVER

  • NV4B/R     1218 pts

222MHz Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1RZ        1508 pts
  • K1TEO      1456

SOLP

  • WA3NUF  738 pts
  • WA2VNV  510

ROVER

  • NV4B/R    924 pts

423MHz Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1TEO        1200 pts
  • K1RZ          888

SOLP

  • VE3DS       345 pts
  • W3LL         299

ROVER

  • NV4B/R      272 pts

902+ Fall Sprint

SOHP

  • K1RZ         7505 Total
  • K1TEO       7229

SOLP

  • N3RG        4354 Total
  • WZ1V        2230

ROVER

  • NV4B/R     1801 Total

 

The Fall Sprint contest series for 2024 has concluded. Thanks to everyone that
participated and submitted a score on the 3830scores website. We hope you enjoyed
the Sprints and look forward to next year's contests.


Stay tuned for further information on the Fall Sprints statistics and Award winners.
For questions or comments about the 2024 Fall Sprints please contact the committee
at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Thanks, and 73.
The Fall Sprints Committee for the Mt Airy VHF Radio Club (The Pack Rats)

 

The rules can be found here: 2024 Fall Sprint Rules

 

Logo Wear

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Published: Saturday, 09 November 2024 00:23
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Club LOGO Wear is now a self-service order process. The vendors listed below are approved suppliers of Pack Rat logo products. These suppliers have established specific LOGO Wear items that are popular with our members.

Additional items and customized products may be available. Any custom order products must be discussed individually with the supplier.

 

 

Badges and Caps

Club Member badges and caps are available from The SignMan. The product descriptions, sample photos, and PDF order form may be used to order items that will be delivered to your home address.

Supplier website: www.thesignman.com

Order form: Badge and Cap Order Form

 

 

 

Shirts and Jackets

Club Member shirts and jackets with the Pack Rat logo and member callsign and name are available from Jackets and Things. The product descriptions, sample photos, and PDF order form may be used to order items that will be delivered to your home address.

Note: This vendor previously supplied the cloth caps that many members still use today. Cap orders going forward are considered to be a custom product order and must be negotiated with the supplier.

Supplier website: www.jacketsnthings.com

Supplier catalog: Jackets and Things Catalog

Order form: Shirts and Jacket Order Form

 

 

Pack Rat QSL Cards

QSL cards with the Packrat Logo are available from Randy Dorrman at KB3IFH QSL CARDS.  There is only one card front option with the Packrat Logo available. But there are multiple card back option choices and other color options.

Supplier website: www.kb3ifhqslcards.com

Order form: Pack Rat QSL Card

 

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