[3830] ARRL FD W5UR 3A LP

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                    ARRL Field Day

Call: W5UR
Operator(s): K8TE NS5J AF5KV K5RHD N5EPA N5IRC KS5Z K7WC NM5P KK6MC KY5Q
Station: W5UR

Class: 3A LP
QTH: Cedro Park, Tijeras
Operating Time (hrs): 24

Summary:
 Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs  Dig Qs
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  160:                   
   80:     5             
   40:   421   1012      
   20:   922   1378      
   15:   148    481      
   10:                   
    6:     4      1     1
    2:                   
  222:                   
  432:                   
  903:                   
  1.2:                   
  2.3:                   
  3.4:                   
  5.7:                   
  10G:                   
  24G:                   
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Total:  1500   2872     1  Total Score = 12,498

Club: Albuquerque DX Assn

Comments:

We had 12 operators plus two more who helped with setup. Our new cooler, closer
location worked well although participation decreased over the last several
years'. The triplexer and filters worked well again for the SSB tri-band beam.
It would be nice to use the same scheme on CW, given the additional components
and operators.

We increased our SSB QSO's by nearly 1,000 over 2013--a significant jump! Even
then, we still have room to grow. One more CW operator could have moved that
total up too. We may consider using a separate digital station in 2015 when SSB
QSO rates decline or simply add it to the mix.

More participants plus improved antennas for 40 meters may be our primary goals
for 2015. Extra help for bonus points could make an incremental, but possibly
important difference.

The weather was hot and dry plus the bug population greatly increased. A
central pavilion for meals and meetings plus permanent toilets aided the
participants' comfort. We left the site tired, but satisfied, worn out but
pleased with a respectable score.

Let's hope 2014's operation will bring Club members out in 2015.


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