[3830] ARRLDX CW W2FU M/M HP

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                    ARRL DX Contest, CW

Call: W2FU
Operator(s): K2AXX,WB2ABD,K2TJ,K2DB,N2CU,K0SM,N2ZN,W2/E78WW,N2WK,N2PP,K5MA,W2FU
Station: W2FU

Class: M/M HP
QTH: QTH
Operating Time (hrs): 48

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
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  160:  318    68
   80: 1261    88
   40: 1903   122
   20: 2411   131
   15: 1734   115
   10:  117    50
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Total: 7744   574  Total Score = 13,257,678

Club: Rochester (NY) DX Association

Comments:

160 K2AXX,WB2ABD       K3-AL1500   SF Tower, Beverages, RX 4SQ  
80  K2TJ,K2DB          2xK3 - 8877  4SQ, Beverages, RX 4SQ             
40  N2CU,K0SM,K2DB     2xK3 - Henry 4K Ultra, 3x3, RX 4SQ
20  N2ZN,W2/E78WW,N2WK 2xK3 - Alpha 87A, 5x5x5, RX 4SQ, 120' beverages
15  N2PP               K3 - Alpha 99, 5x5x5
10  K5MA,WB2ABD        756PROIII - AL800h, 6x6 (one rotatable)

Great to have some conditions on the high bands, 10 was very close to opening
up, but didn't quite make it. I've been putting off finishing off the 10 meter
antenna system due to other priorities, but we'll need it done by next season.

The team is really coming together and we've added E78WW and N2WK to the 20
meter group.  Wayne (N2WK) gave us an overnight 20 meter op for the first time.
 The 40 group has been together for a couple of years now, and our scores are
coming up in what used to be our toughest band.

After no JA on 160 the first nite, I put up an additional polar beverage on
Saturday.  We got 3 JA in the log that night.  We knew we were weaker in that
direction and will add a more permanent solution for next season.   

I can't say enough about the overall effect of the K3s. Not only does it have
the excellent receiver, but the integration into our station has eliminated all
of the extra computer cables and external keyers.  We key directly through the
Serial Cable from N1MM at all stations. Plug a paddle into the radio for when
you need it, interlock cable between the radios. Our technical issues with
radios and computers are nearly zero during the contest now, so next year, I'm
going to pencil myself back into the chair.... 

Congrats to K3LR for a nice win this year.

Jeff - W2FU


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