Monthly Archives: February 2014

5BWAS #3,167 Received Today

I was pleased to have my favorite brown truck show up today with a package containing my 5BWAS award.  Thanks to all the 250 stations along the way, and especially to KL7J, who worked very hard with me to get … Continue reading

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Senegal QSL boosts 80m Count to 79

I received a beautiful QSL from 6V7S, Vlad, in Senegal West Africa today.  I had worked Vlad on 80/40/30/20/15/10 meters (on SSB/CW/RTTY).  This boosts my 80 meter count to 79 confirmed countries, so I need 21 more to complete my … Continue reading

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Success with Amsterdam Island, FT5ZM

I’m a bit late in posting this, but I was lucky enough to work FT5ZM about 18 hours after they went on the air.  Since the path from New England is right through the heart of Europe, breaking through is … Continue reading

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5BWAS Issued on Feb 2, 2014

It was Super Sunday in more ways that one.  I received a message from Bill Moore, NC1L, that my application for 5BWAS had been approved and the plaque/pins/certificate were on the way.

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