Country
Nicaragua
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YN/H7
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Be the DX you always dreamed of when you operate from Nicaragua
The QTH of YN2N has a proven record of being competitive in worldwide contests.
For example,
3rd place SOAB-LP CQ WW CW 2007
5th place North America SOAB-HP CQ WPX RTTY 2008
3rd place SOAB-LP ARRL DX CW 2008
2nd place SO-20m ARRL DX SSB 2008
4th place (claimed) SOAB-LP CQ WPX CW 2008
2nd place world. ARRL Int'l DX CW. Multi single 2009
Frommers states: "It's now one of the safest and most peaceful countries in Central America"
Managua airport (MGA) has scheduled service by several large carriers such as American (via Miami) and Continental (via Houston). Upon arrival in Managua a short 50 minute van ride (Paxeos) takes you to the wonderful city of Granada. Octavio will meet you in Granada for the short drive to his QTH (less than 6 miles).
ANTENAS
160 M dipole
80 M dipole
60 M sloper dipole
40 M dipole
40 M, 2 el quad
30 M sloper dipole
20-15-10 M A3S 3el beam 60 ft
15 M single element Delta loop
17 M, 2 el quad 35ft
6 M, 3 el quad 65ft
The QTH is located at grid EK71au.
Radios. YAESU FT950 - ICOM IC706.
Amplifiers. Drake L4 - Heath SB220.
Email. omirandalac@yahoo.com / yn2n@hotmail.com
Check out things to do while in Nicaragua:
For additional information visit us online at:
http://www.yn2n.blogspot.com