07/15/2003 | XE2AC Changed my mind on the last minute and decided to operate CW only -instead of mixed, when learned about the propagation reports.

No SO2R this time due to one of my Band decoders went QRT before the test
(Operator's error not Dunestar).

Strange condx, worked more EU than JA's stations.

Good participation of HQ stations

10m was dead.
15M weaker than expected
20M the workhorse
40M condx improved over time allowing good condx to EU
80M Noise concert
160M surprised to work some NA stations that overcame the noise wall


Most of the operating time, the static noise level was very bad.
Many thanks to the stations who patiently repeated their calls.


It was a challenging and enjoyable test!

Radio: FT-1000MP,
Antennas: Force12 C4SXL @ 80ft.+ Alpha Delta DX apex @ 70ft.
Software: CT 9.89.002
Laptop 486/75 under DOS

Vy 73 Luis XE2AC
Aguascalientes, Mexico DL81uv -- XE2AC