[PVRCNC] V31RR (AA4NC op.) ARRL DX CW

[Roberts, Will]

                    ARRL DX Contest, CW

Call: V31RR

Operator(s): AA4NC

Station: V31RR

Class: SOAB(A) LP
QTH: Belize

Operating Time (hrs): 41

Summary:

Band  QSOs  Mults


  160:  224    52

   80:  417    58

   40:  895    57

   20: 1396    59

   15: 1407    59

   10:  888    58
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Total: 5227   343  Total Score = 5,378,583

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

Was all set to be in the "almost" high power category until the 500 watt solid

state amp failed minutes before the contest. With no backup available in this part of

the world, low power here I come. In hindsight it was very fortunate that the amp died prior to the contest rather than

starting the contest as a high power entry, then having to continue on low power which would have forced me into the

high power category. It was fun sending 5NN NN as an exchange.

Thanks to the ARRL for rolling out the low power SOAB(A) category this year and

to the man upstairs for rolling out a few more sunspots at the last minute to

make 10 meters come alive. The rest of the station stayed together and I just

missed the world low power record - probably should have stayed awake longer

the second night. Oh well, something to shoot for next year...

This score actually beat my last year's high power #1. That's definitely due to

more spots. Thanks for all the PVRC Qs and the good ears for pulling out my PW (peanut whistle)

signal. Thanks to Howie for digging out the rule book to make sure my score gets included for club competition.

73,

Will V31RR / AA4NC


PS: Anyone have a travel worthy amplifier for sale? I'm tired of ferrying broken ALS600s to and from Belize!