[3830] ARRLDX CW CR2A(OH2BH) SOSB/10 HP

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                    ARRL DX Contest, CW

Call: CR2A
Operator(s): OH2BH
Station: CR2X

Class: SOSB/10 HP
QTH: CU2/EU
Operating Time (hrs): 22

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
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  160:           
   80:           
   40:           
   20:           
   15:           
   10: 2067    59
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Total: 2068    59  Total Score = 365,085

Club: Contest Club Finland

Comments:

ANOTHER TEST RUN FROM NORTH ATLANTIC RADIO ARCALA AZORES OUTPOST

 Bad flu threatened to hamper a serious effort from the Azores but, with the
project already underway, it had to be put aside for an earnest WRTC test run
on 10M. Breaking the previous 10M EU record from the Azores was targeted with
all the advanced work that goes with such an effort.

 The previous record was surpassed by 17 percent, and the new record stands
high even in a global context. With the Azores situated way up north as it is,
the location limits 10M coverage and keeps the US footprint always quite
challenging. This time around, during the entire 10M opening, the skip barely
covered the East Coast - signals were buried in the noise with only a few
exceptions.

 The focus of the effort was to test Yaesu's FT DX 3000 as a potential WRTC
radio, and we found that it coped with crowded bands and the presence of strong
40M signals (CR2X by OH2PM)quite well. It seems that this radio comes very close
to FT DX 5000 performance together with a remarkably convenient traveling size.
In addition, a beefed up version of Win-Test was used and it performed well.
Thanks to Bob, N6TV for working hard on that.

 Now on Radio Team Azores' home turf, we are happy to run these tests here and
make plans with our support team so we can travel to Boston as a closely-knit
unit.

 Thank you from dropping by to work CR2A. With a new Azores slogan "FEEL
ALIVE" it is hoped the old contesting stalwarts rev up their engines for a
great race. See <www.visitazores.com>


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