Good evening,
The W1AW/3 operation from the District of Columbia wrapped up just over an hour ago. On the satellites, 125 total QSOs were logged with 73 different stations. 55 grids, 30 states, and 6 DXCCs (United States, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, England, and Ireland) were worked.
Total by satellite:
SO-50 - 54 FO-29 - 45 AO-73 - 17 AO-7 Mode B - 9
The 73 non-dupe QSOs represent the fifth highest total among W1AW portable operations active on the satellites thus far.
I enjoyed the event immensely. In addition to my satellite operation, I operated several shifts on HF from W3DQ's station in northwest DC and got the opportunity to work some massive pileups. It was quite something to call CQ once or twice and have what seemed like half the world come back to you at once!
While the District of Columbia does not count towards the W1AW WAS certificate, those who earn the certificate will receive an endorsement sticker noting that you have worked the District of Columbia.
QSLing will be done by the ARRL and via LoTW. See the website for details: http://www.arrl.org/centennial-qso-party
Thanks to all for the QSOs! I look forward to working a few more states on the satellites over the last few months of this event.
73,
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv)