[GCARC] TO3E (AB2E op) WPX CW SOAB(HP)

[Frank Romeo, N3PUU]

Congratulations Darrell!


On 2025-05-26 14:55, Agustin Neron Properties LLC via GCARC wrote:
> Hi all,
> Amazing weekend!
> More than doubled my LP score from VP9 the past 2 years.
> 
> So many personal milestones accomplished this weekend. Broke the 1000
> multiplier barrier for the first time in this contest. As I passed
> 5meg Sat evening around 9PM, I began hoping to make 10meg. I actually
> did, but only in literally the last 10min of the contest! This is a
> lifetime high for this contest. Highest QSO count ever at about 2900.
> Highest at VP9 was 1800 LP.
> 
> Fun to have VU7X Lakshadweep dxpedition for the mult and a rare one
> for my TO3E DXCC. One of the hardest parts was picking the best band
> to be on. 40 was crushing it and Fri night I had almost 700Qs in the
> log with double points, reflected in my QSO points totals, 40 is
> almost double that of all the other bands combined. When 40 folded
> around 2AM, 20 was hopping and wide open to EU and VK/ZL. 10,15, and
> 20 were open to US/EU literally all day, with 20 pretty much around
> the clock. FM has an interesting path from SE Asia,I believe via the
> equator. 599+ sigs from several YB, HS, and others calling in. Many
> strong JA's without flutter.
> 
> Laurent FM5BH, my host is most gracious and drove me around when
> needed. Retired and accommodating. I initially was going to rent a
> car, but his QTH literally fronts on the main road, he parks his one
> car in an 8x12ft driveway, no way could I have parked a rental there.
> 
> Over 6000 QSOs so far on the trip, over 4K CW (including the contest),
> and another 1000+ on FT8.  Flying home Tuesday,
> 
> 73 Darrell AB2E
> 
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