Hello Luis,

Congratulations with getting a hit from over the pond.
Besides your excellent set up, there are other factors to consider.

This winter season, T/A propagation has been unusual. At times there 
is a decent path to Nunavut, but inland Canada at lower lattitudes 
and the US are missing. The same has been true so far for NAVTEX 
reception on 490 and 518 kHz.

My guess is that your more southern location is beneficial in regard 
to the current propagation pattern.

73,
Roelof, pa0rdt