[3830] ARRLDX CW VA3NR SOAB HP

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                    ARRL DX Contest, CW

Call: VA3NR
Operator(s): VA3NR
Station: VA3NR

Class: SOAB HP
QTH: ON
Operating Time (hrs): 25

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
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  160:   17    15
   80:  102    53
   40:  134    61
   20:  215    78
   15:  207    71
   10:   75    42
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Total:  750   320  Total Score = 720,000

Club: Contest Club Ontario

Comments:

Personal best for me in this contest.  Easily beat my score from last year when
I ran assisted.  I wasn't even tempted to run packet this year.  It was a
pleasure to tune past several big pile-ups & see I had already worked the DX on
earlier band sweeps.

Almost entirely S & P; maybe 20 QSO's running.  I tried for more.  This must be
a whole different contest for you guys that get answers to your CQ's.  Real
scavenger hunt for Q's after the first 500 or so.

For next year: 
- I think I made a strategic error by not making the most of the 10M openings. I
divided my time between 10 & 15, and even took lunch breaks during the opening
both days.  Next year, if there is a 10M opening, push hard.
- I have lots to learn about 160M!  I didn't think any Europeans would be able
to hear me but was pleasantly surprised.  Next year should be even better.
- 25 hours at the radio over the course of a weekend is about my limit.  Don't
think I really want to keep my butt in the chair any longer than that.


GO go CCO!

73, Chris VA3NR

{Mark-V Field, AL811 500watts, HF6V Vertical, 160M Inv-L, Writelog}


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