TopBand: 3B7RF Update

[Bill Tippett]

Looks like tonight might be the last chance to QSO them.  The
following is from their US pilot station, W6TER:

UPDATE - 3B7RF, 16 May, 15:30Z

The SSB stations went QRT today at 0800Z. The CW stations will go QRT, 17
May 0800Z. The boat wil then be loaded for the 30 hour trip back to Mauritius.
Crew reports everyone in good spirits and in good health. The weather is
extremely warm.
They report a very good opening last evening on 80 CW, even to the West
coast. The were add'l 160 USA QSO's last evening.
The current QSO count is 50,000 and expected to be around 52,000 by 0800,
tomorrow.
The crew wishes the thanks everyone for the patience and contacts. The also
appologize to those that were unable to make a contact.

Gerry
W6TER


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