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(31 July 2000 @ 2145 hrs UTC) Greetings to all..my DX-pedition to FM 02 was a smashing success on the posted day of 26 July. My DX70TH suffered a catastrophic failure shortly before the 26th , so I had to make do with an MFJ 9406. In the 1 1/2 hrs that 6m was open, I made well over 50 contacts in N. America and the Caribbean. My apologies to those who waited on me in Europe and elsewhere. Maybe the band opening Gods will smile on me a little more next year when I do it again.(Chris N2NEH)
Chris Linck (N2NEH) <n2neh@arrl.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 22:44:16 (GMT/BST)
Left Holland Saturdayevening for a four week trip to VE2/1 and possibly VO. And of course .... the same night DX started again. No sign on JW here! Still need that one. Good luck with DX in Europe. There must be plenty when I'am away. Haven't got a rig here 8-(( so propagation in VE is also garanteed. Good hunting.
Rinze VE/PA5TA <RinzeGabrielle@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 20:54:13 (GMT/BST)
During the 1980s I completed over 1000 MS QSOs on 6 metres (and a similar number on 2 metres). Most of those contacts were NOT new squares or countries; I made them simply because I enjoyed MS so much. I have not been QRV during the Perseids since 1991 and although I believe the shower is not so good nowadays, I plan to put up a temporary beam (5 ele tonna) to try some MS on Friday, 11 August this year. I would love to make some 30-minute skeds for SSB MS (30 second periods), around 50.245 MHz between 07:00 UTC and 11:00 UTC on 11 August. The beam will be very low (about 4 metres AGL) so short to medium distances will be best (say 1500 km max). I can run about 100 watts from an IC706mkII-G. If you love MS as much as I do, please send me a sked proposal. 73 from Paul G4IJE (JO01CT)
Paul G4IJE <paul@broadoak.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:59:20 (GMT/BST)
CW vs SSB. During last two openings to NA I made 35 qso, but only 4 on ssb. Isn't possible to broke UK fall on ssb from SP (one ES hop more). CW filter, DSP make cw qso comfortable by clics, splatter etc. CW give more chance to make dx !
Stan SP6GWB <sp6gwb@netgate.com.pl>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:39:18 (GMT/BST)
Ehh...talking about qrp i´m running 3w ERP! :-) Take a look at my homepage http://skip.to/sm2xgo If anyone needs KP04 i´m usually on 50.180. 73s
Anders sm2xgo <anders.lindberg@sweden.com>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:34:02 (GMT/BST)
CW vs SSB: good point Joe, I hardly ever break a pile-up on SSB these days due to 'low' power here (50W to a 5 ele) but have broken 100% of CW pile-ups I've been in. It's better than having an amp (well, almost..). I didn't like CW at first but now approx 70% of all QSOs are CW: not because I particularly like it now, but it's effective, especially if you're 'QRP'(< 400W + 6 ele). Only trouble is, less and less DX is popping up on CW these days: please DX'peditions, use it a bit more.
Darrell G0HVQ <g0hvq@drmoody.demon.co.uk>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:09:17 (GMT/BST)
Anyone out there running a 6m9khw ? have a question..sri fer bandwidth
johan,ON4ANT <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 17:43:07 (GMT/BST)
Hallo friends. Re: ZD7MY. Guess everything has been said but one thing was not mentioned at all: SPLIT operation would help tremendously. Why not??? And as allready mentioned, its a hobby..! 73 Pierre
Pierre HB9QQ <pasteur@bluewin.ch>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 17:15:54 (GMT/BST)
RE CW vs SSB. Real DXers learn CW. You spend years sweating to get that extra dB out of your station, so six months (hard) work for the 10dB for CW is worthwile. Just MHO ;-)
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 15:25:46 (GMT/BST)
Hi all. I just came back from my holliday at Ibiza EA6. Apart of all the sun, booze and nice girls I enjoyed I took my 706 with me. Listened a lot on 6 with a single wire dipole hanging at 3 meters above the ground between the trees and at 120 meters above seelevel. Every day at noon I could hear the EA8SIX beacon. Also most of the evenings CN8LI beacon was audible. And many times I heard the GB3MCB & GB3RMK beacons. Funny enough no stations has been heard making contacts! Was a witness of the 5A1A operation while whole Europe was calling. Wow Abubaker is a real good operator. Excellent CW speed and no nonsens with SSB. Pitty I was not able to do 50 MHz. operation. But it sure was fun beeing a SWL again. Worked quite some people on 14 MHz that needed Ibiza IOTA-004. And this time 99% of my operation was in CW. Who said times are changing? CW is still very populair at HF so why shouldn't it work at 50 MHz? So let those who like talking do sideband and the weak signal massochists, like myself, do the fun. I'll be back from JO22 now. Have fun and sun,
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 14:31:07 (GMT/BST)
Mike, I will say I have missed about 12 countries now because I am terrible at CW and wish I could improve overnite. I copy calls OK even at higher speeds 25wpm but just can't get comfortable with this mode. I envoy the ones who are good at CW, one of these days maybe I too can enjoy many CW QSO's. Without a doubt there is a good place for this mode on 6M. Until I improve I will just post the ones I hear. I also enjoyed the opening on the 29th. CU in the pile-ups. 73 Kevin WB8XX EM79xk...55 Countries now.
WB8XX <wb8xx@wb8xx.com>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 13:50:23 (GMT/BST)
ON4GG & ON4ANT WERE VY GOOD COPY on Saturday Opening 29July 2000. Still looking towards Europe for 6 more countrys. Please watch for EM-79 Thank You 73 N8XA AX
N8XA AXEL
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 13:11:45 (GMT/BST)
Well the opening to ZD7 certainly revealed the egotistical nature of some people yesterday. Its all been said before and will probably be said again . In contrast 5A1A was in here for a short while on CW ( and boy was he fast !! ) working stations quickly.It's a hobby guys, let's not forget that - judging by some of the comments heard yesterday , some have. Peter
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 12:49:58 (GMT/BST)
Mike, Peter(x 2), Yes, agree. Seems I have been gyping myself all these years by operating mostly CW. Over in NA, during a big opening or a contest, I think roughly 10-15% of my QSO's are on CW. (maybe 25% if I really stick to it fiercely) OTOH, I thought the EU average was higher, maybe 50%-60%(??) Perhaps in the last 7-8 years this has dropped off quite a bit. I remember June 92, I worked pages of EU---all on CW, and was very happy about that as signals were very weak. CW filter went on, and signals were all copiable at RST 309-419/519 etc. I think things are taking a turn towards more SSB activity (unfortunately). Guess I will have to dust off the microphone, hi hi!
ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca <ve9aa@rac.ca>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 11:46:47 (GMT/BST)
That's it in a nutshell Peter, could not agree more.
Martin G3VOF <martin.foster@itn.co.uk>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 11:44:57 (GMT/BST)
Mike AJE: Completely agree - to stand the best chance of working whatever's on, you need both modes. And a great deal of luck, an understanding boss, and no social life whatsoever :-) 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 10:50:54 (GMT/BST)
Thanks for the comments. SORRY for the multiple posting - seems I am guilty of calling whilst this notice page wasn't listening!! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 09:46:07 (GMT/BST)
Afetr half-hour or so of trying to work ZD7MY I simply gave up - there were too many "nice to hear you again"s, too many loud stations calling over and over and over regardless of whether Barry was in QSO or not, regardless of whether he was TRANSMITTING or not. How do these ops expect to get through when they can't even call when the other guy is listening????? Hate to say it, but the worst offenders seem to be in that geographical area where ZD is in a lot more often than it is here. RE CW vs SSB - like Peter BCG I also resort to CW to cut down pile-up size (but it doesn't do much for speed at 5 wpm I'm afraid), and I find there are different squares available on each mode - ALL CW or ALL SSB means you'll miss something or other you want, 73 for now
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 09:33:52 (GMT/BST)
Any move by the DX station to reduce the numbers calling is, IMNSHO, entirely justified. As I'm sure you well know, Peter, QSO rate is related inversely to size of pileup. From the 'sharp end' perspective, it's fine if there's always a station you can identify every time you 'QRZ', but if everyone's the same strength (& weak to boot) and you can't make anything out of the 'mush' on SSB, a switch to CW can serve several useful purposes: it will usually reduce the number of stations calling (at least temporarily while they all work out what's going on); each one will be several dB towards readability (CW vs SSB), and they will naturally spread out a little in frequency - bang in the narrow filter and pick them off one by one. The optimum size of pileup to maximise QSO rate is exactly one station! 73 Peter G4MJS/9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 08:53:47 (GMT/BST)
Mike Ve9AA, nice to hear you again. Re you comments on CW vs SSB. In EU, the majority of activity on 6 is from technician class (no CW) or folks who do not favour CW. In the UK at least all are permitted to try CW (even if not tested for it). There is of course a lot of CW activity. I can and do use CW when I must. But, IMHA many CW only folks are missing out on squares / countries. How many times have I heard locals say "very loud CW on .099 - no idea who it is!" (I can hear the self righteous chorous of so what!)One technique heard recently from a DX station was to go to CW only when the band was wide open(to REDUCE the numbers calling!!!) 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 08:09:50 (GMT/BST)
Re: 5A1A. The operator, Abubaker asks registered mail only at: Box 74421 - Tripoli - LYBIA. It can take some months to have the qsl back , but it is almost sure at 100%.
Andrea IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 07:50:39 (GMT/BST)
JA1VOK de VK3OT hatsuo BQ9P cards now received tnx #111.
VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2000 at 07:48:36 (GMT/BST)
While attemping to work the pair of ZD7,s on 6 this evening,the response from the ZD7,s on many occassions was nice to see you again. Please try to allow us to work them for the first time. Opportunities to work these stations are rare frm N EU. Please show some consideration for us PEEWEE staions. My sympathy Ray
G0FYD <G0FYD@SuPANET.COM>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 23:26:55 (GMT/BST)
I just hope there's some propagation left for the next time I get near a radio :-)
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 23:08:29 (GMT/BST)
I hope JA1VOK stays in this mood, because the propapagation is nothing to complain about. Today i worked ZD7VC!! Great these are the contacts that keep me going on 6. Still some more countries to go .... CU Ron
Ron PE1OZH <rmeiring@freeler.nl>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 22:53:08 (GMT/BST)
I hope JA1VOK stays in this mood, because the propapagation keep is nothing to complain about. Today i worked ZD7VC!! Great these are the contacts that keep me going on 6. Still some more countries to go .... CU Ron
Ron PE1OZH <rmeiring@freeler.nl>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 22:51:47 (GMT/BST)
OX3UB-Birger alias OZ1GER are at QRL in Greenland from 1/8-18/8-2000. Rig: FT847 and 5 elm, WWL: GQ12VS.
OX3LX / OZ1DJJ-Bo <ox3lx@mail.dk>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 21:17:24 (GMT/BST)
Today after 6 years of hard work I worked #100 !!! Thks to Bruce ZD7VC !! Also I still have not received a qsl from TR8CA's manager which I sent in May, has anyone received one lately?? what will the coming months bring ?? Gd Dx
Jamie GW7SMV <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 21:11:43 (GMT/BST)
Just had a 45 min or so opening to ZD7VC & ZD7MY. Couldn't work them ;-( but would like to thank all in EU who worked them for the second or more times. Great mentality!!! BTW wish there was a CW operator on ZD7 to speed things up a bit......
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 20:41:50 (GMT/BST)
Would like to hear from someone who has a 5A1A QSL in their collection. Did you send registered mail, recorded delivery or just normal mail? Any pointers appreciated. Finally hrd/wkd today after many hrs of tracking cluster spots over recent years, 2500km is a nightmare, only got to worry about it when SV/A comes on next hi. Thanks for any help. (to the address below please)
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 19:23:32 (GMT/BST)
Hi, No event here. I'm a little jealous why EU and NA still have a wonderful propagation. My best DX this weekend was HL on 2m Es this evening. Hope condition will be back again to JA soon. 73,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 15:34:07 (GMT/BST)
I missed 95% of the EU DX yesterday as I had to attend the XYL's company picnic. However, at the very first of the opening, I managed to work many SP's , OM (2! for new ones) and DL. Heard many G/GI/GM, etc. very loud. Opening started very abrubtly and SP6GWB was in the log @ 1849Z on CW and later 1855 on SSB. He peaked a 5/5, while the rest of the guys quite weak at 4/1 & 5/1. Interestingly enough, for a change, I swapped SSB/CW every 2 CQ's but almost all of My QSO's were on SSB!!! I wonder how many countries I have missed over the years by sticking primarily to CW? With the signals quite weak yesterday, I thought CW was the key, but was very happy to log the 2 OM stns on phone. Anyway, alls fair in love and 6m dx. Very nice to see EU this late in the season. I understand K1TOL made it with 4x1rf for a new one. YEAH! 73- Mike VE9AA
ve9aa Mike crazy 6m guy <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 14:59:23 (GMT/BST)
K0RI was probably K0BI EN72; dont have anything within 3 letters of WD4RBX(assumed 4 was correct) out of 3k QSOs since 1990, hope that helps. Yesterdays opening to Eu was very poor here, only hrd G0RUZ briefly on cw weak. It seems when there is an Eu opening that follows the great circle route to Eu through W1, I hear very little in past 2 years. If there is a carribean opening to Eu and then from here, or here alone, it is usually much better to outstanding. This, of course, is not the great circle route and signals peak 10-30 degrees south of true. Also there is no W1/2/3 stns wrking Eu, interesting. 73 all, hope F2 starts early
K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 13:13:14 (GMT/BST)
Has anyone got the Locators for K0RI/WD4RBX. Worked them on the 11/1/92 but misplaced the grid squares.
Ian G0FYD <G0FYD@SUPANET.COM>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 11:43:46 (GMT/BST)
Oh shucks, I'm going to HAVE to give up watching "X-files" - for the past three weeks, the Xifles double-bill has coincided with a good 6m opening. Now THAT is spooky, 73 and drat again,
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 09:55:23 (GMT/BST)
Last night on 6m was great, the band burst into life via Scandinavia with at least seven new squares. Then followed QSOs as far spread as TF8ITT in HP84 to the north, RN6HW in LN16 to the east and AA5XE in EM00 (Junction, Texas) in the west. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 09:32:06 (GMT/BST)
SK1BL JO96BW: 80 QSO in 3 hours during last NAC. Will make another attempt from the square later on this autumn. Look for 8S9LH from JO98OJ (Gotska Sandön Island, pos. 58-23.7N 19-11.8E) on the 18-20 August. Probably the first landbased 6m-operation from JO98.
Eric SM1TDE <sm1tde@grk.se>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 09:30:40 (GMT/BST)
Correction: Make that 45 countries, not 54, geez if it was 54, i would have been dreaming, cheers Graham
Graham vk6ro <vk6ro@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 06:16:16 (GMT/BST)
On that last comment USPS gets pretty upset when mail is pilferred and has extradition treaties with most SAM countires and will prosecute for mail theft and fraud, whereas from here mail people dont deliver on Saturdays and besides we aren't supposed to put USD$ in mail anyway so have no case.
Steve VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 04:36:31 (GMT/BST)
Re YV4 cards Peter 1RX and I just got our YV4YC cards after 4 months. YV5LIF no show. LU7 no show LU8MB requested a card from me so mine went into someones WPB and the IRC/dollars pocketted. TG9 no show. One can only imagine what happens to the mail in Central and South America. Get someone in USA to try on your behalf, thats why have a US manager and have 110 worked 110 confirmed as of July 30th including VP6BR, and TX0DX.
Steve VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 04:33:30 (GMT/BST)
Re YV4 cards Peter 1RX and I just got our YV4YC cards after 4 months. YV5LIF no show. LU7 no show LU8MB requested a card from me so mine went into someones WPB and the IRC/dollars pocketted. TG9 no show. One can only imagine what happens to the mail in Central and South America. Get someone in USA to try on your behalf, thats why i have a US manager and have 110 worked 110 confirmed as of July 30th including VP6BR, and TX0DX.
Steve VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 04:33:17 (GMT/BST)
Hello 6M, We had a very next multi-hop E session today starting about 2000z on the 29th. I manage to work 6 new counties in Eu today and looking for many more. First I hrd was OK1DDO 559, I worked DL, OE, ON, PE, LX, GW, G, IK and heard a few few others. FB day and can't wait for some F2. CU on 6M de WB8XX EM79xk Ohio.
Kevin WB8XX <wb8xx@wb8xx.com>
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 02:48:00 (GMT/BST)
Worked 2 new ones in Muti Hop E opening today.OK, GW, but heard many that I needed could not get in between E. Coast QRM. Please listen for EM-79 I need 6 more. SM, PA, OM, G4, G0, F2,OE, & others heard. Still looking towards Europe. Please watch for me . Thank You & 73 Axel N8XA
N8XA AXEL
- Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 02:13:24 (GMT/BST)
Great opening to NA, W1 2 3 4 5 8 9 VE1 as far as EM00, and nice to get W6JKV in the log from his home QTH!+ 3A2MW qsl in #159 cfd
johan,on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 23:26:40 (GMT/BST)
YM0KA: QSL only via TA1KA (CBA)PSE NOT MY HOME ADDRESS WORKED on 6m: 1500 QSO and 43 DXCC- around 180 WWLOC ODX: IP62OA 3311Km OY9JD WORKED on 2m: 106 QSO ON 2m Es ODX: JO59FW 2490Km LA0BY some 60-70 QSO on 2m TROPO to LZ-YO-YU-TA-SV-SV9 QSL not ready yet.73 es GL.Andrea
ANDREA HB9SUL <hb9sul@ticino.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:10:11 (GMT/BST)
Does any one know if angello I2ADN has an email ad.and if so what it is please 73 de Dave
Dave G1KTZ <d.s.robins@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 21:46:21 (GMT/BST)
A group of us will be operating on 4m and 6m over the weekend 12/13 August from a location near Lands End in IO70, and listening on 6m for possible cross-band contacts with North America or Europe or anywhere interesting. We plan to operate as G3TCT/P on 50.188 and G3TCU/P on 70.185 from 1500 to 1700z on Saturday 12th, and operating in a 4m contest during most of Sunday 13th, but monitoring 6m for any propagation. We'll be running full legal power on 4m (160W) to a stack of four 6ele yagis at 60ft agl. The sight is 750 feet asl, overlooking the Atlantic. We won't be running skeds, but if you'd like to let us know you'll be listening, please email me before Thursday 10 August at g3tct@nationwideisp.net From 10 to 13 August you can contact us by phone at +44 79806 12066. Graham
Graham G3TCT <g3tct@nationwideisp.net>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 15:05:56 (GMT/BST)
Tom: I received a QSL from YV4AB direct last April. Sent it to CB address with no reference to his or mine call on envelope with a "green stamp." I am working on FG for the last two weeks of November. Biggest obstacle is finding an operating QTH with clear shots to the states and EU.
Jon N0JK <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 14:03:12 (GMT/BST)
INDIA [VU2] ON SIX METRES!! I JUST HAD A PHONE CALL FROM MY MATE "ROOMY" VU2GTE IN BOMBAY. I AM HIS QSL MANAGER. FROM AUGUST 1ST 2000 FOR 6 MONTHS, VU2 HAMS CAN USE 50.350 AND 50.550 SPOT FREQUENCIES ONLY ON FREQUENCY MODULATION MODE [F.M.] ROOMY NOW HAS A RIG WITH 6 METRES AND A VERTICAL ANTENNA. AND IS KEEN TO WORK YOU!. I HAVE BEEN TELLING HIM FOR YEARS THAT I WANT TO WORK HIM ON SIX, MAYBE WE ALL CAN GET A NEW COUNTRY, THAT WILL GIVE ME 54 AFTER 21 YEARS ON SIX. I HAVE "EDUCATED" ROOMY TO BE ON 28.885 ALSO WHEN POSSIBLE. RECAP: 50.350 AND 50.550 SPOT FREQS ONLY F.M. ONLY FROM AUGUST 1ST 2000 6 MONTHS TRIAL MAYBE CROSSMODE WILL BE OK? ROOMY ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS "FAIR DINKUM" [TRUE] QSL VU2GTE VIA VK6RO CHEERS AND BEAM TO BOMBAY GRAHAM VK6RO/VK6SIX JULY 29 2000 0925UTC
Graham VK6RO <vk6ro@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 10:45:45 (GMT/BST)
Tom, last time I worked YV4AB was in 1992 and the QSL came back direct quite quickly if I remember, but guess circumstances may have changed, in particular mail pilfering seems to be worse in SA now a days. If anyone needs IN86 grid, Bernard F9IE is there for the next 2 weeks, I've just worked him on a pre-arranged MS sked, email him at chereau.noirmoutier@free.fr and cpi to f9ie@wanadoo.fr (Im not sure which he is reading this weekend) ....73
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 08:11:25 (GMT/BST)
Anyone ever get a QSL from YV4AB??? Worked him many times in last decade and sent many cards, greenstamps, IRCs, buros, etc. with no luck. Any suggestions? Tom KR4BD kr4bd@arrl.net
Tom Mulvaney, KR4BD <kr4bd@arrl.net>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 04:44:22 (GMT/BST)
Possible 8R & FY operation -- I have tentative plans to operate 6m from Guyana and Fr. Guiana in late Oct. & early Nov. Is one more needed than the other? Any suggestions on where to stay, etc. would be appreciated.
Arliss W7XU <w7xu@dtgnet.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 03:23:51 (GMT/BST)
Hi, As usual, I will be active portable during August on 50 MHz from Praia da Gale, Algarve. The grid square will be IM57UB and the wkg conditions an IC-756 + 5 elements yagi. 73s from Pedro Miguel, CT1DYX
Pedro, CT1DYX <ct1dyx@teleweb.pt>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 02:41:28 (GMT/BST)
Mike, re the MEON, which bits do you need? I have been running mine for the past ten years (28MHz IF) it works fine. I may be able to help.. Just got back today from my seven months in the Med. Operation from TA was fun, but no prop to UK:(
Trev G3ZYY <Trev@southwestuk.demon.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 00:32:36 (GMT/BST)
WANTED: Parts for PW MEON, 6m xvtr. Does anyone still produce a parts package for the old MEON 6m transverter? I have plans and a board but nothing else....ideas? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Thanks, Mike
Mike Ve9AA <ve9aa@rac.ca>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 19:41:22 (GMT/BST)
Hi guys, i am active from IS0 (JN41) from 30 July to 27 august. More info at http://www.qsl.net/iw1dim 73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@amsat.org>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 16:32:48 (GMT/BST)
HB0/PI4TUE qrv on 160m-3cm including 6m. Hi, from 1.Aug until 15. Aug we're again in HB0. QTH loc JN47TC. Please listen around 50.105 CW and 50.125 SSB. Rig 100W and 4ele. Hope to see you, 73! Martijn
Martijn PA3GFE <pa3gfe@amsat.org>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 11:56:52 (GMT/BST)
Hello, I will be acitve form JO75/JO74 (Bornholm Island) from 30.08.2000 - 5.08.2000 Call: OZ/OH0HSV GSM +48 602268192
Tom SP5XMU <babut@it.pw.edu.pl>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 09:56:49 (GMT/BST)
With very good conditions to the north agn you don't check east or west (90 deg out of the direction) normally but after my NO qso with A71MA few days ago I learned a lesson, resulting that I worked RN6HW in LN16 last evening when nothing else from the east was heard here only very strong SM2,OH8,OH9 .... ..
ON4AOI - Guy <on4aoi@ping.be>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 06:36:39 (GMT/BST)
Please tell me the address of DK7ZB. 73 Arne
sm7aed <sm7aed@algonet.se>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 06:08:35 (GMT/BST)
Hello all: I'm considering a trip to Jamaica to coincide with the 2d weekend of the ARRL eme contest. I will be taking 6 mtr gear along-I wonder if anyone knows of a cottage along the north coast-Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, etc., that is available for rentin November, has a good radio horizon, and 220v available for an amplifier? Safety is also a concern-papers here in the US love to print articles about muggings, robberies, etc. I appreciate any help you can provide. 73 Chris W3CMP ex WA3HMK
Chris W3CMP <w3cmp@aol.com>
- Friday, July 28, 2000 at 04:05:28 (GMT/BST)
15 deg C. That sounds like a pretty nice summers DAY ! At least here in JP73 ;)
Petter SM3PXO <sm3pxo@swipnet.se>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 22:13:17 (GMT/BST)
Just talked to my friend JW/DL3NRV in Longyearbyen on Svalbard. He worked about 70 stations (40 UK) during the opening tuesday. This is VERY remarkable because mountains covers the horizon in the southern direction from Longyearbyen. Anyway - he have found a spot with a small opening to southwest - and got permission to operate from there. Joerg worked with just a vertical mobile antenna and an IC-706! Because of the direction not many middle EU stations was worked, but he succeded in having 2 way QSO's to both Spain and Italy. He monitors OH9TEN and OH9SIX and can be active on short notice. He stays on the island 'till mid-september and hope to work many more on 6 meteres during his stay. I think he prefers CW - and I know he'll copy higher-than-average speed :-). I hope to go there myself within the next 6 weeks. A (very little) bit of information on my last operation from JW can be found at www.qsl.net/la7qia. 73 to all.
Peter, LA7QIA/JW7QIA <dx@c2i.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 22:08:41 (GMT/BST)
KP26 should read KP15, sorry.....
Johan - PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 21:59:29 (GMT/BST)
Counting my squares, starting at KM15 and ending with KP26, results in a vertical run of 31 SQUARES ! Who's next ??
Johan - PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 21:57:50 (GMT/BST)
some time ago someone posted a message abt the longest verticle run of worked squares 26 I think. I have just counted mine from jm75 to jp71 on my loc map 27. any advance? 73.
Dave G!KTZ <d.s.robins@btinternet>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 21:00:56 (GMT/BST)
Hi at last I have my CD-rom from NTL!!! I am using logger program and I can now log into clusters around the world. Can our friends form over the pond tell me what cluster the 6M lads use please, 73 Peter G3KNU
Peter Jackson G3KNU <peter.jackson17@ntlworld.com>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 20:48:58 (GMT/BST)
During my summer holiday, in August, I will be active from the Calabria region in south Italy, as IW0DGL/8 (see my previous new). Provisional activities schedule, liable to changes : 05 - 11 August from JM89HO (Cosenza province) 13 - 14 August from JM88AF (Reggio Calabria province) 15 - 16 August from JM78XF (Reggio Calabria province) 18 - 18 August from JM89HO (Cosenza province) 19 - 20 August from JM79 (my be JM79XW) (Cosenza province) 21 - 27 August JM89HO (Cosenza province) If it is be possible, during the period from 13/8 to 17/8, I would be active, only for one day, from the JM87BX rare grid square. For more information visit one of the following Web page: http://www.qsl.net/iw0dgl http://www.ciaoweb.net/iw0dgl If anybody has interested to contact this squares, please contact me via e-mail before the end of July. 73 de iw0dgl Giorgio
Giorgio - iw0dgl <iw0dgl@amsat.org>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 20:12:19 (GMT/BST)
A quiet day , was it not for SM6CMU/2 handing me 2 new squares, KP06 JP96 TNX INGO !
johan, ON4ANT <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 19:55:36 (GMT/BST)
Re comments about 9M2 they were valid, no card sighted in four months from any other 9M2 despite complying with sase requirements. 9M2 also worked VK2, VK3, and it turns out VK5 during April May as well as 8 and 6. Many 6M ops email me two weeks after working 4W6UN, I think it is only fair to expect a card after 4 months. Which by the way has just occurred from OH2BR for VP6BR Thanks Jukka. DXCC #110.
Steve VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 12:49:38 (GMT/BST)
R Peter, it turns out VK2QF has confirmed 9M2/JI1ETU as have I, but think he is waiting for a card from your opeartion, not sure. Re beacon it was a great indicator and got me 9V1UV and 9V1JA it was also be reported many times by JAs recently . I have it in memory still in case path extends further south. Thanks for deatils, yes confirmed Kazu and he has been there twice since your visit. Are you going back?
Steve VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 12:42:56 (GMT/BST)
Re 9M2: I'll do some research via my contacts in 9M6. I can tell you that there's no regular 6m activity in 9M6; 9M6GY occasionally goes on the band but he's not well sited or well equipped - doesn't stop him working piles of JAs, of course. Kazu JA1RJU/9M6JU is a regular visitor and often goes on 6m from Kota Kinabalu (but he hadn't worked 9M6 from his home call until he worked us back in March hi.) The 9M6AAC club station (OJ85ch) is by far the best-equipped permanent 6m station in 9M6 (I should know, I shipped it all there :-), and is available for any and all visiting amateurs to use. (www.qsl.net/9m6aac). The 9M6SMC (50.0145, 2W, Turnstile) beacon is co-located with the club station and is regularly spotted in JA, and occasionally in northern VK. Next 9M6BAA operation 15-31 October. 73 Peter G4MJS/9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 08:09:50 (GMT/BST)
Still looking for any information on amateur radio activity from Myanmar. Re: 9M2 article on VK3ALM website, article was directed to lack of activity from the capital Kuala Lumpur (OJ-03)and no other parts of 9M2. Then again there's always someone who has to whinge/find fault with anything one does associated with 50MHz these days! As for QSLing, I personally witnessed 9M2NK answering his QSL mail while I was in KL, so HE DOES QSL!
VK2GJH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 07:01:55 (GMT/BST)
15degrees is cold? WOW! Try nearly 40 C below most winters with -20 being a good day!. Add wind, snow, freezing rain and you have a typical winter in NB. I am sure our friends in the northern parts of OH, SM, LA, JX, TF, OX and JW can even top that quite easily :-)))))) 73 es CU soon on F2....if we even get any this cycle. At least the Es season has been VERY good to me this year. Better than '95 I think. Shame JY7SIX wasn't QRV onthe 23rd...might have nearly made a clean sweep of the middle-east. 73 de Mike VE9AA FN65rs Still VERY happy fromn the DX on July 23rd to EU/Middle East, etc. "A special thanks to the EU's that asked the rarer DX stations to listen for me" GRatze, Ciao! Mike
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@rac.ca>
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 03:07:12 (GMT/BST)
Graham VK6RO.... 15 deg celcius... damn that's cold... down to 18 degrees today and what's worse is there's just no propogation, just spatterings on TV Video and the occasional brief MS burst to keep us tantalised. Gee's I hate the middle of winter.
Scott VK4JSR <scott.watson@clemenger.com.au>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 23:40:24 (GMT/BST)
Thanks to the lucky c31hk qsl recipients but not lucky myself even after sending usual greenback and sae twice in the last few years.I think I saw Fred's Email address on this page a few months ago,does anyone have it please?73's Bill.
bill gw3mfy <bill.gw3mfy@which.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 20:15:26 (GMT/BST)
WORKING JW/DL3NRV YESTERDAY MADE MY DAY AFTER BEEING DISSAPOINTED OF NOT WORKING A71MA WHO WAS 55 HERE BUT 59+ IN SM AND SP. I JUST HAD LEFT THE SHACK TO GET SOME STUFF AROUND THE CORNER WHEN I GOT A PACKETALERT ON MY GSM AND ALSO JOHN ON4ANT CALLED ME BUT ...RUNNED LIKE CRAZY ..... .....BUT NO WAY TO BREAK THE PILE UP. END OF A71MA STORY. I WAS LOOKING FOR JW FROM EARLY MORNING, GUESS BAND NEVER CLOSED BECAUSE I WENT TO BED AROUND 1230AM AND GOT BACK IN SHACK AT 0400AM AND CONDITIONS TO NORTH WERE STILL SUPER BUT NO ACTIVITY, SM6CMU/2 WAS IN FOR HOURS PEAKING 599+60 FROM KP08 THATS 2 HOPS SO ONLY ONE HOP TO GO .......... BUT 3 HOPS TO NORTH IS RARE HAVE BEEN TOLD BUT IT HAPPENED HEARD HIM WORKING EH7KW THATS 4 HOPS .... .. , SOME G-DL STATIONS BY THAT TIME HE PEAKED 599+, WHAT A GREAT CW-OPERATOR HE IS VERY FAST AND LIKE IT SHOULD BE NO LOC ONLY RST SO I WAS LUCKY THAT TIME AND WORKED HIM LIKE A LOCAL ONE, HEARD HIM AFTERWARDS WORKING ON4GG & ON4ANT THEN WENT UNDER AND GOT BACK MINUTES LATER CQING WITHOUT REPLY FOR MINUTES IT'S THE MAGIC BAND AND NOBODY CAN CHANGE THAT I GUESS 73 ALL
ON4AOI - Guy <on4aoi@ping.be>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 19:25:52 (GMT/BST)
NO EUROPE heard here yesterday, just VE & W's N8XA Dayton Ohio EM79
N8XA-AXEL
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 16:20:08 (GMT/BST)
Dear Graham, TX8JNN was operated from New Caledonia if you have never been informed. QSL via JA1EOD. FB DX,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 14:46:02 (GMT/BST)
Further to Conrad's comments about JW. He was worked from IO93 as I heard G3KNU make a QSO. There was no propagation from IO94 however, I listened for over an hour and heard only a 2 second (MS?) burst. It is 2700km from JW to IO94 which puts it inside the so called 'DX doughnut' too long for 1xEs and rather short for 2xEs - a tough one from here and most of GM too. There was a brief opening to NAm last night but only 2 worked. 73 Clive
Clive G4FVP <g4fvp@aol.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 12:32:40 (GMT/BST)
TF3MLT in last night for a new one! Yahooo! tried getting ahold of Per, JX7DFA to alert him but just got his Fax machine. Does he have a telephone # ? thanks, Mike VE9AA, 91 worked. 77 cfmd.
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 12:27:40 (GMT/BST)
RE: 4U1ITU As a life member of the IARC and a regular visitor to 4U1ITU since 1977 and also having spent nights doing MS contacts several years ago before daytime operation in HB was allowed herewith a a little info on the station. First check out the web site http://www.itu.int/radioclub/. You will see the station is currently closed to visitors. Re 6 metres until recently the 5 element Tonna had a feeder problem but in principle the station is now QRV on 50 MHz. The other problem is that there is now really only one active member of the IARC on the ITU staff and he is very busy and travels a lot. It is also unreasonable I think for the amateur community to expect staff members to give up a great amount of their free time to open up the shack. I also understand that there have been security problems with some previous visitors who did not confine themselves to the 4U1ITU shack when operating over night. On a positive note when I spoke with people in Geneva last month there was every indication that the station may make a surprise visit to 50 MHz so keep listening. I need 4U1ITU as well from the EI call! 73s Dave EI3IO - OZ3SDL - G3SDL
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 10:17:16 (GMT/BST)
A packetmessage from JX7DFA himself: QSL via LA7DFA. Per-Einar Dahlen, Roeyskattveien 4, N-7670 Inderoy, Norway.
Han PE1PNB <pe1pnb@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 10:08:56 (GMT/BST)
Neil, for DL3NRV see Buckmaster
Jan PE1GNP <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 08:34:03 (GMT/BST)
(1) I'm assuming the QSL route for JW/DL3NRV, is via the HC? If so, DL3NRV is not listed at QRZ.com ..can anyone supply the address please? Nice cw OP too, he seemed very comfortable picking out full calls, at 25wpm+. (2) Graham TX8JNN is on New Caledonia (FK).
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 08:18:19 (GMT/BST)
Who is the QSL manager for JX7DFA ? Buckmaster gives LA7DFA who has LA2KD as manager. Is LA2KD the good one for JX7DFA ?
Andrea IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 08:16:56 (GMT/BST)
At last a glimmer of dx in 3c5 with 4x1rf at 579 and a UK accent ragchewing on 110 at 2045 last night! Congrats to those with fine atlantic qsos in recent days!
alan, 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 07:25:19 (GMT/BST)
Gday, does anybody know what country TX8JNN is/was please, it was on about the 2 and 4 july 2000, i really need to know what country in the old money it is, cheers and see you next equinox/november/december, by the what frequency should i call on towards europe, you are ALL dx to me [have you all agreed on what freq YOU will be RX??, cheers Graham in cold [15 cels] Perth, geez its cold!!
GRAHAM VK6RO <vk6ro@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 05:43:13 (GMT/BST)
Missed JW tonight, did anyone in io93 hear either JW station? There was also a brief NA opening but only 3 stations worked.Re Andorra, yes Bill I got a card back from Fred C31HK for a qso on the 22/05/00.I sent direct with the usual envelope and dollar bill. 73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 03:49:17 (GMT/BST)
Also received through bureaux DJ4PI,DF3GY,DL7QY,UY5QZ,& UU7JM. I will return these cards through the bureaux ASAP. There has been a hold up with the VK4 inward bureaux but the backlog is now clear. 73's
John VK4FNQ <vk4fnq@yesresources.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 03:45:21 (GMT/BST)
QSL card received from 9M6BAA today 26/07/2000very nice tnx's
John VK4FNQ <vk4fnq@yesresources.com>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 03:37:18 (GMT/BST)
re Andorra QSL Yes Bill I have a qsl from fred C31HK for qso in 93 73 de Al gu7dhi
Al Harvey gu7dhi <gu7dhi@gtonline.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 00:31:25 (GMT/BST)
Anyone had a QSL from the only legal operator in Andorra?thanks and 73 bill gw3mfy
bill gw3mfy <bill.gw3mfy@which.net>
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 00:17:20 (GMT/BST)
Nothing much to report here. Seems like I always miss the JX/JW openings. Never heard JW5RIA, and heard JX7DFA weak at 24/7, not sure if the qso is ok. Today (25/7)I got a call from LA2WKA at 1547z, he told me JX7DFA/B was in. I'll tell you, the beacon was 10-15 db over s9, but on and on went the keyer..... We tried his phone number, nil, I sent a fax, nil, after a while the beacon dissappeared. Little later the rest of eu had conds to him. Lucky guys. If anyone wants a good, clean recording of the beacon, it sounds like it comes directly from the keyer, e-mail me.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja@libertysurf.no>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 23:42:26 (GMT/BST)
mike VE9AA and other na stns that are interested ,IS0SIX beacon is listed as 50.1635 but i have not heard it this year,can anyone confirm if it is still QRV. 7S GL DE MU0FAL
mu0fal <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 23:12:45 (GMT/BST)
sri about wrong e-mail , ref JW/DL3NRW JQ77AD is located in water....73s
DL7QY <dl7qy@eurowinlog.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 22:09:00 (GMT/BST)
but I copied in my first at 18:12 cw QSO also JQ77 on a second SSB QSO at 18:48 he gave me in german JQ88AD....
DL7QY <dl7qyqeurowinlog.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 22:05:10 (GMT/BST)
Eric is right GRID of JW/DL3NRV was JQ88AD
DL7QY <cneie@aol.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 21:56:34 (GMT/BST)
I agree, it's useless to give squares when there are good openings, for DX-stations, if you know that there is only 1 or 2 stations on that country. You can find in every bulletin that a Dxstations is in that square and that's his adress. But IF you need them ask a copy from the DL8EBW square list on disk, there are 42.000 calls on it from activ V-U-SHF operators!!!!!!! Look on the "makemoremillsonvhf" web page from DK3XT. 73's John.
John PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 20:57:12 (GMT/BST)
And now in plain language: The locator of JW/DL3NRV is ??
PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 20:53:38 (GMT/BST)
correct erik - i listen to tape better!!!
g4igo
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 20:05:44 (GMT/BST)
I've copied JQ88AD but in QRN - 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@free.fr>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 19:49:26 (GMT/BST)
jq77
g4igo
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 19:37:43 (GMT/BST)
jw/dl3nrv- corr call - loc please?? still 599
g4igo <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 19:23:55 (GMT/BST)
jw/dl2nrv into io80 since 1745 to 559
g4igo <g4igo@freeuk>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 18:57:03 (GMT/BST)
I need QSL info for IZØDRC. He will qsl only direct, but there is no info Buckmaster, QRZ or DB0SDX. I want qsl for W.A.I.P.
Han PE1PNB <pe1pnb@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 18:18:02 (GMT/BST)
Are there many IS0 stns QRV on 6m? I seem to miss them every time we have a nice opening to Italy and surrounding areas. The other morning (23rd) I worked 107 EU/Middle East stns but not a single IS0....VE1YX worked 2 ! WOnder if I should stay on SSB more? I operate primarily CW, but can do SSB as well, no problem. Also, I still need LZ, HB9, HB0, OM, T9, OH, etc. All of which should be fairly "easy" during big openings. Guess I am the last one to complain. 3 new ones on the 23rd. 1A0KM(ik0fta op, thanks Sergio!) 4x1rf (WOW, thanks Chris) and 2 x SV stations. Also possible QSO with OD5PN but not 100% sure on this. STill looking for JX7DFA.....73 de A very happy 6m nut, Mike VE9AA 89 worked.....
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 16:14:15 (GMT/BST)
'twas me Sir... I thought Ken had picked up on the fact he didn't have my call ok. Another fine day with single hop E's yesterday. Anyone have any two hop stuff? I called CQ-DX on 109/CW and was called and called my EU stations.. I gave up in the end, then spent 15 minutes on 2m, worked some nice DX, then came back to 6, around 50.230 and worked a bucket of EU guys. 73 for now de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 15:23:40 (GMT/BST)
VE3FIT: GD0DP is not a valid callsign - all Gx0 calls have 3-letter suffixes. My guess is you worked Andy, GD0TEP, who will be along shortly, I'm sure.... 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 14:26:50 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone have QSL info for GD0DP? I worked him on 6 CW on 10 July but can't find an address at any of the NA sources. Tnx es 73. Ken
Ken, VE3FIT <ve3fit@rac.ca>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 13:47:44 (GMT/BST)
OE4GPJ/HI3 QSL ADDRESS?? Does anyone have this address? Worked him on Sunday. Could he be operating with OE5EBO/HI3 who was active at the same time.
Dave K2SIX <riptond@coned.com>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 13:26:27 (GMT/BST)
Finaly back home from trips to A6, EY4 and YA. Hope there are still opennings from Central Asia to Europe and Africa. I will try to be ON today. 73 Nodir http://www.qsl.net/ey8mm
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 12:49:24 (GMT/BST)
KH6SX 4W6UN 50.097 1007 000725 Beacon Ross??
VK3OT <VK3OT@ARRL.NET>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 11:21:54 (GMT/BST)
Dom, look at the sixitalia web : http://www.sixitalia.org and follow the link. Ciao
Andrea IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:41:09 (GMT/BST)
Hi, Is there a web log for 1A0KM please? 73 Dom
Dom F6DRO <f6dro@mail.jovenet.fr>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:30:26 (GMT/BST)
Hi, Pse QSL info for 3A expedition and J87AB 73's Dom
Dom F6DRO <f6dro@mail.jovenet.fr>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:27:17 (GMT/BST)
Hi, more infos abt my FO (Tahiti) expedition: Call will be FO0/F6DRO QSL manager F6ITD .I'll be there from 3 aug to 31 aug but will have to sleep a bit for jet lag compensation on the first days! Rig will stay here after my trip and my friend will be operating from the same place. 73's Dom
Dom F6DRO <f6dro@mail.jovenet.fr>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:26:08 (GMT/BST)
IBI: EW is Belarus (ex-UC). CQ9S: Box 19, Madeira.
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:20:59 (GMT/BST)
I workeed EW6DI last night in KO45 - My DXCC listing doesn't have EW - does it count as UA3 ? Also does anyone have qsl manager details for CQ9S operation ? Thanks in advance Peter
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:00:49 (GMT/BST)
OT: As announced here last week, 9M6BAA cards are going out now. Several folks have indeicated they've received them already. Need it quicker? Come and fetch it.
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 07:35:45 (GMT/BST)
Conrad: From Buckmaster...PEDRO JEREZ RUIZ, EH9IB P.O.BOX 213 MELILLA, 52080 SPAIN .. worked for me - got his card last week - this address is on it also! 73
peter g8bcg <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 06:49:06 (GMT/BST)
Click on QSL link and 9M2 9M6 links for correct and recent addresses from current ops.
VK8OT <http;//www.datafast.net.au/4217>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 06:36:18 (GMT/BST)
re 9M2 report by VK2GJH on VK4CP page. The problem is not working 9M2, several have been worked including down into VK2 and VK3 as misreported. The problem is getting a qsl card. I conived one from the 9M2/JE1 as he wanted info about VK9X but nothing from 9M2NK or 9M2TO. Great response from 9M6JU and a half a year from the other 9M6, I am told BAA cards have not yetr surfaced either. So if anyone knows how to extract cards quicker I am sure VK2QF at least would like to know as well as others who may work 9M6/8 and 2 later on.
Steve VK8OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 06:31:51 (GMT/BST)
On behalf of Hal zs6wb who is without E-mail at the moment: "Will the Central Russian stations please listen out for ZS from abt 0630 'till 0730 utc as there seems to be propagation between us at that time. 73 de Hal" If there are any comments, pse send to me and I will ensure that Hal receives them.73 de Paul
Paul zs6pjs <zs6pjs@pixie.co.za>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 05:32:47 (GMT/BST)
Hello Guy´s. Here we are again, at the 4 th. tuesday in the month. The evening of the Nordic Activity Contest 17:00 - 21:00 UT. We will participate with our station OZ7CQ from JO55CE at 128 masl with a 360 deg. clear horison. Preferebly round 50.173 MHz ± QRM. For info regarding rig and team feel free to visit our homepage at www.qsl.net/oz7cq ... vy 73 es hpe to see You down our log.
OZ7CQ - CQ Contest team <oz7cq(at)qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 03:26:23 (GMT/BST)
tnx EA1YV for quick QSL turnaround.I sent Qsl to EA1YV ON 6 July and received his today 24 July. Tnx Agustin, hope to wrk u agn on 6. 73 Phil
Phil W8UV <w8uv@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 02:59:24 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone have an email address for EH9IB?The buckmaster listing bounced.Also has anyone had any luck getting a card for R3VHF?I sent a registered letter to the address listed on the sixitalia site and still no joy.I have had 3 attempts so far.Also excellent short skip today,I now realise just how much activity there is in PA!73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 02:54:35 (GMT/BST)
Qsl cards, Huge backlog of cards cleared and sent direct/buro, new cards to be got now, sorry abt terrible delay Chas
Charles Coughlan <chas@indigo.ie>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 01:16:03 (GMT/BST)
JX7DFA heard/worked (20.10 here)in Southern G tonight (at last) and all over Nortern EU. Great op no grid loc, just report. 73 Sixers.
Kerry g0lcs <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 00:52:06 (GMT/BST)
this afternoon a great european opening.lost count of countrys worked,but why oh why does everyone keep asking for the locator square instead of taking time to listen. Guernsey is in IN89 and although i agree that collecting squares is good it only spoils the opportunity for others to make the QSO when repeated requests for loc? i do send the locator at regular periods but to send it everytime at a qso rate of 1 or more a minute only wastes the opportunity for those that need GU as a new one. I only CQ on short Skip to give GU to those who need it. Just think what chaos real DX gets with this SQUARES obsession. 73 MU0FAL
MU0FAL <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 23:38:39 (GMT/BST)
July 23-ed worked VE9AA for #114 and K1SIX for a second QSO in SSB this time. Short story posted on my 6m page at www.qsl.net/4x1rf/6m.html also a recording of Bob's incredible signal in Middle East. 73's
Chris 4X1RF <4x1rf@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 23:10:24 (GMT/BST)
Heard for 1 minute hi3/oe5ebo on .110 (fortunatelly ea8/eh5cpu already stopped his endless CQs). Time enough to grab him ... then faded. 73
Jose, eh7kw <ea7kw@arrl.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 22:46:15 (GMT/BST)
QSL INFO GW0PLP IO72 """""""""""""""""""" DIRECT ONLY + IRC FOR 100% QSL RETURN. I AM NOT A MEMBER OF THE RSGB SO I CANNOT USE THE OUT GOING BURO. MANY THANKS DON.
gw0plp <don.plp@virgin.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:38:30 (GMT/BST)
9h1six Beacon at 50.0235MHz has a new antenna thanks to Ivan 9h5ip, Joe 9h5nb and Carmelo 9h1aq. One report of copy from America would make their day. Thanks guys.
John 9h1xt <johnscic@synapse.net.mt>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:28:22 (GMT/BST)
EXCELLENT E`s into europe this evening..2m also open earlier on..but nothing from over the pond...73 DE GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:16:36 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone have the email adr for ux0ff. I was copying him today at 13:30z to about 14:15Z on and off but could not get his attention Thanks Mick W1JJM
W1JJM <W1JJM@aol.com>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 16:07:20 (GMT/BST)
WEAK F1 and EH's Saturday 22 July 2000 . To weak to work, only in for a few min.'s, in NOISE only Opening seemed to be East & South of me. Still need 9 more cFm'd on 6 to get my DXCC, LOOKING. 73 N8XA
N8XA - AXEL
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 13:30:04 (GMT/BST)
Yesterday was a very nice day for Six meters operations. I have worked VE land in the morning, 4 new square and 4L0DXP in cw and ssb for my 103# Dxcc. Today in start of morning with short skip i have worked 6 new square in central and north part of France with great signals. I hope for new targets today and tomorrow before coming in to IS0 where i will be on six from 30/7 to 26/8. Log of my IS0 operation on my site > http://www.qsl.net/iw1dim. Best 73'
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@trstorino.it>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 11:14:10 (GMT/BST)
Happy to work USA and Canada for the first time for me , saturday afternoon K1SIX,K1SG,K4TO and K4QI the loudest who was peaking s 7 at times, only VE9AA sunday morning, hrd K5AND too weak. Very nice opening , all worked in CW with no QRM from the legions of "mike shouters" hi!
Andrea IK5QLO <Andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 10:02:56 (GMT/BST)
Never known such good transatlantic condxns - 2000 will be remembered as a vintage Es year - worked more this year than in the last two, already! Only NA QSOs this time were VE9AA and possibly VO1GO. Raised QRZs and partial calls from K1TOL and K1GUN, but killed by QSB. Amazing to hear all the QSOs into mainland Europe, but from here it wasn't as good as the last few NA openings, nothing outside FN field, and nothing over S6. To Andy 'TEP, you're not the only one who missed 3A ;-{ .... 73 all
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 09:21:17 (GMT/BST)
This was the SECOND very early morning transatlantic session for me in a row! Originally believed to be rare, these early morning openings may be more common than realized. Fortunately, the European video makes a great early warning alarm waking VE9AA, K2MUB and myself from restful sleep! The highlight was a SECOND QSO with 4X1RF on 2 x SSB with Chris peaking a solid 5 x 6 and busting a G pileup!! See my website for the "tally" at http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/ Gud 6m DX es 73 all...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Monday, July 24, 2000 at 02:19:50 (GMT/BST)
Peter, 'MJS SUN.....in IO93 this is something we don't often see this Summer....look for me in SE Med late September /MM, Thats when I'll Atempt to see the sun again, webcam or not hi hi. cheers David
David G8GXP <g8gxp@g8gxp.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 23:11:07 (GMT/BST)
I listened for the 5A, but nothing copied. Nothing from NA apart from VE1YX, guess it all went over our heads here. Anyone know what the "long term" plans are regarding 3A? I dont think i am the only one who missed them... 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 22:33:35 (GMT/BST)
Well, Clive you heard a new country and you didn't swing into action? - may heaven forgive you! I operated 4U1ITU back in 1990 for three nights with MS QSOs - never, never again! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 20:49:44 (GMT/BST)
Hi - here is one for the 'magic band department'. I was listening to Fred, TF3FK at about 13.45z today working many G's and GW's - he was a good signal here in IO94 up to 59 but mostly 55/57 or so. Off the 'back of my beam', I heard Abukkar 5A1A calling him. I thought it was a hoax at the time so I didn't bother swinging my beam - he was about S3 off the back. However I have since learned that he was on the band this afternoon!! more fool me for not swinging the beam and trying to work him - 5A would have been a new one - and I bet Fred TF3FK will kick himself if he gets to know what he missed. It would have been some QSO 5A/TF. Looking at the map the path from 5A to TF goes right over this QTH .... oh well there are still things to learn after 14 years on 6m. 73 to all. Clive
Clive G4FVP <g4fvp@aol.com>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 20:42:40 (GMT/BST)
4U1ITU I worked on the 15.08.93 5/9 in IO70 not heard since though ..73
Dave G1KTZ <d.s.robins@btinternet>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 19:27:14 (GMT/BST)
On 22 July at 22:37 wkd OE5EBO/HI3 for country #81. Third new counrty on 6 meters since first of the month. On morning of July 23 heard a lot of backscatter , but no DX 73 Phil W8UV
W8uv <w8uv@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 19:05:12 (GMT/BST)
PA3GST: About 4U1ITU, Yes he was. Wrkd them 6 July 1992. Never heard any activity from that time. GD DX on SIX. Remember: " SIX IS THREE TIMES MORE FUN THAN TWO. "
Tjerry PB0ANX <pb0anx@xs4all.nl>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 18:48:13 (GMT/BST)
All dead no here in IO83..stateside wasnt strong enough to work..also heard a weak HK at about 1410utc and also FP5XAB beacon..maybe tommorrow..73 DE GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 18:45:37 (GMT/BST)
All dead no here in IO83..stateside wasnt strong enough to work..also heard a weak HK at about 1410utc and also FP5XAB beacon..maybe tommorrow..73 DE GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 18:43:16 (GMT/BST)
You could always go for WAS, Neil :-)
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 17:45:01 (GMT/BST)
Jerry VO1GO reports working 24 stations from GN38 today with his dipole! ..The day started early here at 0630z with VE9AA at 599, wonder if you ever got to bed Mike!? The VO bcn remained in for some 6 hrs up to 59+10 but only a hand full of Ops hrd/wkd from NA, guess the time didn't help Stateside. Lets see some postings from you NA stations, what did you work? Hrd ZA/SV/4X/1A making it into VE1 ....just wish VO/VE/W was divided up into 50+ different DXCC ..now that would be fun!
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 17:36:45 (GMT/BST)
Looks like any other webcam does when you point it at the sun.....
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 17:32:03 (GMT/BST)
http://www.the-islander.org.ac/webcam/
David G8GXP <g8gxp@g8gxp.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 16:15:35 (GMT/BST)
Chris, g3wos try this web url to see what the webcam on Ascension looks like, if the wx is bad you've still gotta go !!, when is it you go ? cheers David
David G8GXP <g8gxp@g8gxp.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 16:14:23 (GMT/BST)
Just worked TF3FK 59 INTO IO83...also weak stateside starting to build around 110...many now on 10m also so looks good fr later....73 DE GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 14:40:07 (GMT/BST)
zd7bg barry , is on the band with ts570 [100w] and 3 ele yagi as from today.73 ian
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 14:26:04 (GMT/BST)
Hi, no more interesting 6m event here this weekend, but I enjoyed this afternoon to work BVs on 2m Es with RS59-59+. They were BV8YB in PL02, BW0VHF and BO2AB/BV2 in PL05 at 0316-0416z. The distance to BV8 is calculated to 2,320km. While my 6m Es DX this season was KA9CFD in EN40/IL on June 30 which is over 10,000km. FB DX on 6m/2m,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 13:31:17 (GMT/BST)
strange weekend, PY5CC ZD7VC VO VE1 9 W1 2 5(alabama) in band was open till 00.00utc on sunday morning with excellent BS signs.
johan,ON4ANT <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 13:17:45 (GMT/BST)
Waiting for 1A0KM and hearing VE... what a strange band, six meter ! Anyway 1A0KM is in the log, many thanks guys. Just a little question: 4U1ITU is he ever been on six ? Well that's it from me ! GD DX AND CUL. 73E Michael PA3GST
Michael, PA3GST <PA3GST@HETNET.NL>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 13:15:13 (GMT/BST)
Thanks Dave! You peaked s7-8 on b/s. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 12:19:17 (GMT/BST)
DAve, I'm listening & calling! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 12:11:43 (GMT/BST)
Chris, read your packet spot looking for IO53. If your about now I'm QRV on 50.220. Hope to work you on backscatter - Dave EI4IX
Dave EI4IX <ei4ix@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 11:53:57 (GMT/BST)
Wierd condx or everyone in bed? K5AND-EM74 and VO1BC-GN38 both strong but nothing in between! AND so early. K1SIX dropped out earlier. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos@ukamg.org>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 11:44:44 (GMT/BST)
50110.0 SV5/2E1EKQ km36lq-jo50uf 56 0942 23 Jul. Seems we now have Novice pirates in SV whatever next! 73
peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 11:14:51 (GMT/BST)
Following on from Jack's, VK2GJH, recent trip to Malaysia read his article about 50MHz activity from 9M2 land at; http://www.ozemail.com.au/~vk3alm/ Click on the "9M2 Report" link.
Adam, VK4CP <vk3alm@ozemail.com.au>
- Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 05:56:27 (GMT/BST)
What's happening with the 1A0KM-guys, I mean why don't they work after 1800z. on six whem most of the people come back from work. I don't have the time to work them in daytime, because of my work and I think I'm not the only one (?). It must be also a hf-crew, because the are on six when there are No condx and qsy/qrt when Italy is 59++. Can somebody explane this to me ? Don't get me wrong by writing this, but offcourse I encourage the activity from 1A as much as anyone else ! Hope to work them on there last day... GD DX TO ALL ! 73e Michael PA3GST
Michael, PA3GST <PA3GST@HETNET.NL>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 21:09:32 (GMT/BST)
The ON Firstlist for 6m is now available on: http://users.pandora.be/uba.nok/first.html Pse send claims for FIRST to on9bgp@online.be 73's you all...
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 20:36:21 (GMT/BST)
Don't forget the 70MHz crossband folks...listen on 70.200MHz and also on 50.185MHz (Cross-band freq) Worked S51DI in band just a few moments ago....come on Europe tune that dial!!
john G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 20:28:04 (GMT/BST)
3C5I & KP4EOR/HI8 were found in the mailbox today..i'm a happy man. Thanks guys !
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 20:16:36 (GMT/BST)
Enjoyed the openning and QSO's I had with CT1DYX, EH3ADW, EH7JX, EH7GTF this morning. Heard I0WTD on 50.095 calling CQ but he didn't hear me. I am going to Ireland and will be bringing a 6 meter FM hand held. I will be in the Tralee area. I would appreciate it if someone could e-mail me any repeaters I might access. Thanks from FN42he.
Ken K1DAT <K1DAT@juno.com>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 19:59:00 (GMT/BST)
Joe GJ0NYG. lucky you, I Dont suppose there's,,,,,,,,,,,, No Never mind, have a good weekend, Ade
Ade G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 11:39:21 (GMT/BST)
Next weekend, the 29&30 July is IOTA. I will be accompanying the 'British Young Ladies ARA' down to the Minquiers reef, and I will take my FT-650. I'll probably be around 50.095 CW or 50.150 ssb. Locator IN88XX IOTA EU099 call GJ0NYG/p. All dependant on the weather, see http://jerseymet.cinergy.net
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 10:07:06 (GMT/BST)
Myanmar (Burma), does anyone have any current radio information on Burma? Current licence requirements? suitable hotel that has proven to be amateur radio friendly? Have two weeks off work in Sep 2000 and considering 50MHz/HF operation from Myanmar (Burma). Any information appreciated.
Jack VK2GJH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:57:29 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone know if GW0ARK keith has an e-mail address please. If yes could you send it to me. Tnxs GW0PLP.
gw0plp <don.plp@virgin.net>
- Friday, July 21, 2000 at 19:03:26 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone know of any planned 6m activity from the vatican this year? 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 21, 2000 at 13:02:02 (GMT/BST)
Today 9M6BAA in the mail....#100 confirmed....tnx
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Friday, July 21, 2000 at 11:46:17 (GMT/BST)
R=401, very high!!!
jan pe1gnp <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 21, 2000 at 09:01:27 (GMT/BST)
The Contest GARGANO 2000 results are avaible at my home page www.arelettronica.cjb.net Tnx to all
Mike I7CSB <ar.elettronica@tin.it>
- Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 19:37:15 (GMT/BST)
Dear Chris, We will be working portable 0n 11 and 12 August 2000, form IO65WF IN WAB D14. On six using an Alinco DX-70TH into a TAR 3ele yaggi using abt 50watts from battery power. We will GI0URN/P, this is mainley to work some contacts into GM land and further a field. Best 73 de Bill MI0CTA
Bill McVeigh MI0CTA <bill.gi7mdx@dtn.ntl.com>
- Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 11:57:00 (GMT/BST)
Check out some audio clips from Saturdays Aurora at: http://www.qsl.net/gi0otc/Audio5.htm 73' de
Alan, GI0OTC <gi0otc@qsl.net>
- Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 01:10:48 (GMT/BST)
I spoke too soon - TV qrm is back again in 3C. To relieve the boredom of no dx, am measuring the TV qrm with commercial test gear. TV qrm on 50.110 peaks at -60dbm, or 50+db over the noise thresh-hold. With a 10 minute peakhold, the qrm peaks at -50dbm!! That's a qrm level of 9+- S units which is about right. The ANC noise canceller can take about 35-40 db of this qrm away. Altogether, it is no wonder there has been so little 6m activity in this place!! 73s
Alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 22:48:43 (GMT/BST)
For you video searchers - there was no 3C TV last night!! It sounds like the wet season here is taking its toll and transport of diesel fuel up the volcano to the TX site is not possible! Let's hope the TV stays off so there's no qrm for me. Of course with no DX at present here, no qrm is of no value anyway!! 73s
alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 13:24:59 (GMT/BST)
Sunspot Number: 343!! Sunspot group #9087 is growing rapidly. It now exhibits a complex beta-gamma-delta magnetic field making it a threat for X-class solar flares. Just like the one last week, #9077, which was the source for that fantastic X5-flare. Watch out and keep ya fingers crossed, 73 de
Udo, DK5YA <ulang@main-echo.net>
- Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 11:25:33 (GMT/BST)
anyone in south west england, like to have a go on psk on six meters.please e-mail
ivor peters m1ajw <m1ajw@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 19:28:51 (GMT/BST)
4X1IF address received, tnx to those who answered. Andrea
Andrea,IK5QLO <Andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 10:51:19 (GMT/BST)
I am in need of Ralph's 4X1IF email address, does anyone have it? Pse reply directly. Tnx Andrea
Andrea,IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 07:30:10 (GMT/BST)
Exchanged 59A with SM7CMV at 18.08 today on CW. Anybody else noticed aurora? The only signal among DL/PA that were standard Es signals. 73!
Gogo 9A6C <grongo@st.tel.hr>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 21:45:38 (GMT/BST)
I have LU2FFD QSL's for: G1INK, G1TMD, G1HWY, G1SDX, G1DJI, G1MTD, M1DGB, M1DNJ. I have UU2JJ QSL's for: EI3EBB. If you want the cards E-mail me. 73,
Keith G4FUF <keith@micronet-uk.com>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 21:38:14 (GMT/BST)
I see the odd announcement on the cluster re: YU and simlar radio stations in and around 70MHz. Does anyone have a listing on a website somewhere of these 4m commercial stations please? Might make a good source for me to monitor for, for XATL Es to Europe. Still looking for my first 4m/10m or 4m/6m crossband QSO. Thanks VE9AA Mike
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 19:57:20 (GMT/BST)
The Blacksheep Contest & DX Group will be active during Persieds from IN79JX from 10th to 14th August on both 6m and 2m. Full details on my web site at http://www.g8tic.com
Mike G8TIC <mike@thorcom.com>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 17:25:12 (GMT/BST)
1a0km till 23 july source oz6om newsletter, must be easy to work
..
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 16:40:03 (GMT/BST)
Until when is 1A0KM (50-MHz) active? Tnx de Kees.
Kees pe7two <pe7two@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 16:12:11 (GMT/BST)
AURORA - 15/16 JULY: there was very interesting AU condx. I was begin on sat abt 14.00 UTC - some OH, SM and LA stns. OH6MAX had qtf 315, my 20 on 2m. Later from 16 UTC worked with SP6, OK1 and mni DL on 6. I've made: 38 QSO on 6m - 11 new loc dist less 1000km, 30 QSO on 2m 9 new loc with ODX 1515 km RX3QFM KO91, I found new stations and loc's. The most interesting: HB9QQ(JN47), S50C(JN76), 9A(JN86), OE(JN87), F6(JN09), US5(KO20), UA3MBJ(KO88), HA6(JN98). Hrd bcn's: ON4VHF(JO20), PI7FHY(JO22), DL)UB, SK7VHF, DB0SGA, OZ7IGY/a, OZ4UHF, DL0UH, PI7CIS all in AU, but no SK4MPI (!). My QTF was abt 20 - 40 deg. The dissipated power (www.sec.noaa/pmap) were at UTC 19.16 - 75,1GW, 20.56 - 678,8 GW, 2236 - 332,9GW, but A-index was only 130. I saw the AU light at UTC 23 - 02, but it was like sunrise - there was only a little cloudy. cuagn
Jacek SP1CNV <pola@icmax.com.pl>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 13:39:25 (GMT/BST)
Yesterday(07/16/00) LUs in gf05 worked VP8AWU and VP8CMT, signals S9+ during 1 hours.
Alberto, LU2EG <lu2eg@usa.net>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 13:05:57 (GMT/BST)
Please,send some of that magic solar fluid to us here "down under". The band here is dead as a Dodo. Only some little very patchy and brief Es. 73 to all Magicbanders.
Mirel VK2BOD <vk2bod@acay.com.au>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 11:17:56 (GMT/BST)
Great Aurora Saturday ! Wkd large no. of stations. Never heard so strong Au sigs on 50 Mhz before much stronger than 6 April 2000. I could fill a number of "gaps" in my wkd-squares-map ... As it was clear outside, I was overwhelmed by the visual display which was right above me. Christoph www.df9cy.de
df9cy Christoph <cpe@df9cy.de>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 10:18:34 (GMT/BST)
FR1GZ and ZS6's in yesterday evening.. some weaker E skip aswell to I,9H
johan,on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 09:42:20 (GMT/BST)
F2 returned to VK4 today. Reports of VE7, W1, W9, W7 all hearing 46.171 TV upto RS59... as usual I'm in the office!!!
Scott VK4JSR <scott.watson@clemenger.com.au>
- Monday, July 17, 2000 at 02:58:47 (GMT/BST)
Please have some short info about our activity as YM0KA. More to follow. Tnx fer the QSOs. http://www.ticino.com/usr/hb9sul/
ANDREA HB9SUL <hb9sul@ticino.com>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 20:57:04 (GMT/BST)
I am looking for anyone working 6M packet, or wants to have a go sometime. Mainly in the southwest of England (I am in IO81, Bridgwater Somerset) for local operation - or Europe for some DX fun stuff. Any takers? Any info on active nodes? Thanks de Steve.>
Steve M1BJR <steve.m1bjr@ntlworld.com>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 18:37:51 (GMT/BST)
Corrections...The SSB/CW freqency is 50.205 not 50.200 and the correct locator is IO78JB..those darned jumping decimal points! 73 Bill
Bi GM4DGT <Bill@gm4dgt.demon.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 16:20:42 (GMT/BST)
Hi All, Just to let you know that Colin, GM0RLZ, and myself are off to the Summer Isles for the IOTA contest. I will take along 400W and 6el for 6m which we will run after the contest weekend for one week. I will run a breakable beacon on 50.095 in the mornings and evenings and on 50.205 during daytime for those restricted to above .200. If you hear us call CW on .095 and SSB/CW on .200 and we will change mode as neccessary. The details are:- IO78JT...EU-092...WAB NB90 and IOSA SC-10 (Islands Of Scotland Award). Hope to catch you in the pile-up families permitting!!! 73 Bill
Bill GM4DGT <Bill@gm4dgt.demon.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 14:32:22 (GMT/BST)
Aurora: North OH5 in KP30, South F in IN94, East GI0OTC IO65, west SP4 KO03, ODX 1776 km, best aurora ever for me on 6.
johan,ON4ANT <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 12:41:59 (GMT/BST)
AURORA in IO68, ISLE OF LEWIS. Its was a very gud evening for the Aurora, worked plenty of G,GI,DL and PA stations until around 01:30gmt (16th) Beam was pointing to the east for best results, I kept checking for visual Aurora but at that time of night it was still light here. Best 73's. http://www.btinternet.com/~g7pbb John GM7PBB
GM7PBB JOHN <gm7pbb@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 11:35:15 (GMT/BST)
Leaving for Latvia TMW, the 17th. Hopes to be QRV as SM1TDE/MM from KO07-square at abt 12 UTC, QRG: 50170 CW/SSB. Will be QRV as YL/SM0TDE from KO06mm from the 18th until the 22nd.
Eric SM1TDE <sm1tde@grk.se>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 11:00:22 (GMT/BST)
AURORA! Yes it was a good one and can be compared with those we had in 1979, 1982 and 1989. Big ones. In my memories when I worked these aurora's all at 144 MHz. it was also with the antenna much more to the east compared to the "normal" ones. I always put the antenna as far to the east as possible to create the chance to get more southern stations. Yesterday the "southern" ones were HB9QQ, F6BWO (jn28), 9A3DO, 9A9A, IV3NVN (jn65), F5OQJ (IN96) and MU0FAL (in99). It was my pleasure to see so many German stations in aurora. Furthermore most European countries were heard and worked. Heard SM3JGG with T9 sigs. Now I am leaving for vacation in EA6. Will be every evening at 20.00Z at 14.345 MHz. to hear what I missed on 6... 73:>
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 10:17:39 (GMT/BST)
Agree, strange aurora, very intense here and heard loads of stations but no GMs, LAs etc. mainly Gs and ONs. It must have occured much further south than usual.
Darrell G0HVQ <g0hvq@drmoody.demon.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 08:24:02 (GMT/BST)
K=9 says it all I guess. Started hearing OK1DDO and PA0OOS calling CQ A. I didn't hear an aurora signal anywhere. I was beaming south, and they didn't copy me. Little later I worked SM6CMU/3 JP62, but still no good aurora signals. Heard several stations on direct path, nothing when beaming north. Later I heard YL3AG, he was strong with aurora when beaming southeast....even stronger when beaming northeast. After some hours with a few weak signals I heard GI0OTC working GW0GEI I was beaming more and more to the west, and GW0GEI peaked at 255 deg, still with real aurora signals... I worked a few more aurora contacts, but not good aurora up here. I worked GD, DL, PA, EI, GI on auroral-e while they were working stations on aurora. Very strange conditions, and I guess the aurora was too far south to be of any use. BTW I am in JP50HQ. Sorry for the long message... C U on SIX
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja@libertysurf.no>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 04:47:04 (GMT/BST)
WHAT A NIGHT... AFTER 8 HOUERS AURORA I GO SLEEP NW.. WKD MORE THAN 150 STATIONES FROM F,I,9A,S5,OE,HB9,OK,SP,YL,ES,LY,LA,OH,SM,GI,GJ,GM,G,EI,GI,ON,PA,G FROM LOC LIKE KO01;KO03;JN45;JN26;JN86;KP51;JP81.... SO I THINK IT WAS THE BIGGEST AURORA I'VE EVER HEARD.... BEST 73 AND GD LUCK ON 6 DE FRANK
frank dl8yhr <dl8yhrfrank@aol.COM>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 03:29:55 (GMT/BST)
Jeez, what an evening. It's 01.20utc, just listening to a PA0 with AU tones working LA8 in JP50 who isn't AU. Fantastic radio AU, but nothing visable from here. 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 02:23:51 (GMT/BST)
Despite some of us are still waiting on QSL, I rec. a lot of QSL the last weeks: FR5DN, 7Q7RM, SV9CVY, FH/TU5AX, CX2LI, ZD7VC, T72EB/A, Z22JE, LU9JH, 3A2MW, KP4EIT and FY5KE So..still waiting on the rest..but I'm very happy so far.. 73's..Paul..ON9BGP.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 20:15:16 (GMT/BST)
I should add that the FT707 is just a spare rig, mainly for 10m. I'm still on the air with the 680s + amp but there has been zippo dx here in the last month in any direction...I'm just waiting and not so patiently any more...
alan, 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 17:54:40 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone have a circuit diagram for a Yaesu FT707 (15+ yrs old..). I need the front end info as it looks like I have blown a front end transistor..tnx
alan, 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 17:44:34 (GMT/BST)
If any stations need a QSL Manager then please email me at simplyinfo@sc.rr.com I would really like to get started soon so why wait ? Email me so we can get those cards taken care of. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. de KF4OBL simplyinfo@sc.rr.com
KF4OBL <simplyinfo@sc.rr.com>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 16:37:23 (GMT/BST)
Sorry I mean 15:45 loc = 13:45z .
Alex IW0GPN <iw0gpn(at)amsat.org>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 15:13:32 (GMT/BST)
Hi to all at now 15:45z 1A0KM has made 259 qso with 20 differents countries including G GW GM EI LA SM OH OZ PA ON DL SP LY ES EA F, and also good tropo qso with North Italy. Log online at www.sixitalia.org will be updated soon. Good luck. 73 de Alex
Alex IW0GPN <iw0gpn(at)amsat.org>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 15:12:40 (GMT/BST)
Just got my J87AB qsl in #158cfd now
johan, ON4ANT <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 12:56:32 (GMT/BST)
Ref.LU2FFD: same applies for me,maybye card was also in the "bulkmail" Waiting for FY/JY/UN/SV9/ZC4/3A/JW. Good hunting! Ger.
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 12:45:31 (GMT/BST)
Just worked 1A0KM - I Think! QSB/QRM made it tuff for me to know if he got my call alright. Anybody know if there is a webpage update with the log? 73
Magnus SM6WET <sm6wet@zeta.telenordia.se>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:49:35 (GMT/BST)
I'm pleased to note that 'Just reports no squares' is catching on with DX stations - not catching on very well with the stations calling them yet tho!
Nick G3KOX 5B4FL ZC4FL <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:34:08 (GMT/BST)
Some guys around me rec. 2 weeks ago there cards from LU2FFD, he send 5 or 6 cards in 1 envelop. No card for me, is there some other PA who received more then 1 via the postmen, please leave a message here.... Also waiting for my EY8MM, FR5DN & FY/F5KEE qsl's?!?!?!?!?
Johan PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:08:34 (GMT/BST)
All who has sent me their own QSL. I sorry for not well-timed answer.Cards presently have something published and soon I begin dispatch. 73! de UT5JCW
ut5jcw <serge@stel.sebastopol.ua>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 05:14:53 (GMT/BST)
Hello! Prompt where possible find drawing 4~6 el Quad antenna for 6 meter band? That better 5el Quad or 5el Yagi? What on this count an opinion? 73! de UT5JCW Serge
ut5jcw <serge@stel.sebastopol.ua>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 05:06:16 (GMT/BST)
MANY many thanks for the simply brilliant responses I've received regarding my UK TV Set. All indications seem to indicate that it surely must be a UHF unit, therefore completely useless to me. OH WELL! It's Never been used! Anyone wanna swap for something? (once I verify this on a signal gen, etc.) I think its a 14" color. de Ve9AA Mike FN65rs
VE9AA Mike 6m Fanatic <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 02:18:57 (GMT/BST)
johnny ZD7WRG now has a 7 ele yagi up at 56 feet high [qth 1200 feet asl],with ic551d radio and approx 100w out. hes now waiting for an opening and looking for dx.73
m0bcg ian <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 20:31:26 (GMT/BST)
OH/G1UZD/P was operating from KP10 when I heard him on July 11th at 16.40gmt David brs25429, did not see any other replies to your query,hope of some use.PS Can anyone confirm that the only station that has EVER been legal from Andorra on 6m is C31HK?(Fred says)
Bill gw3mfy <bill.gw3mfy@which.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 20:24:59 (GMT/BST)
Solar Flare! On July 14, 2000, a powerful X5-class solar flare from active region 9077 triggered an ongoing proton storm in the vicinity of Earth. The explosion also produced an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection. Material from the CME could arrive in the neighborhood of our planet as early as Saturday, triggering auroras and other geomagnetic disturbances.
GM7PBB JOHN <gm7pbb@btinternet.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 20:08:34 (GMT/BST)
Chris 3WOS/4X: Ask Ralph if he got my card (H44PT) I've not received one from him for our brief 6m QSO earlier this year. 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 19:15:42 (GMT/BST)
More on my EU TV. I suspect it has mostly upper channels from whatever band on it. Ie: 60MHz ++, as I have never seen a hint of video on it, despite some days of 242/250 endstopping the S-meter on the 6m radio. Can anyone tell me the format for TV in Spain, Portugal , Germany, etc. Is this stuff all "PAL". Now, the UK TV, is it PAL, SECAM or ? In NA, I believe the non-digital is NTSC. This TV stuff is new to me, though have been following 48/49 MHz video signals for nearly a decade, I am ignorant of the "bands" and format used worldwide (blush). 73 and thanks Mike, VE9AA.....what about a nearby RF signal generator. I own an ancient QRPppp Heathkit generator. Wonder if I could get anything at all on the picture to verify QRG's?? Still waiting for my first 70MHz/50MHz QSO....
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 16:18:08 (GMT/BST)
If you not worked 1A0KM then this weekend is your change again. Just heard from IK0FVC, who's also the manager, that they will be qrv this night, but for sure tommorow. So fingers crossed for some ES........
John PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 15:50:58 (GMT/BST)
I know I asked this question about the same time last year, so please bear with me guys. (hi!) I am wondering what frequencies my UK TV has on it. I got conflicting answers so remain totally confused. I own an ALBA TV, and to the best of my knowledge it was built in the early-mid 90's. Bought in London by a co-worker (on sale!) I presume it's PAL format (??) Has channels 0-30something on it. Several have told me it's old- E1/2 system or whatever, but I am wondering what FREQUENCIES are likely to be on it. IE: Is it usefull for seeing EA/CT video 48.240-260 video?
ve9aa/m Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 15:40:06 (GMT/BST)
Re: The big X3/4-flare today caused a proton-flux I've never seen before!! Take a look at http://www.maj.com/sun/images/noaa_proton_G8_3d.gif . 73 de
Udo, DK5YA <ulang@main-echo.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 13:18:18 (GMT/BST)
TO RX QSL card from 5A1A Abubaker,he requests 2 us dollars and reccomends registered Mail to his direct adress in Tripoli Libya,It is no use to send IRCs as these are not Valid In Libya. Be prepared to wait a time for the QSL card as 1 man and a whole world to work means many cards to Send. my cards for HF qsos took about 3 months. 73 de Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:59:10 (GMT/BST)
Willem HIP, I am fully aware of the contempary theories of what constitutes "Sporadic E" as we know it and all the theories as to what causes it.I see nothing wrong with using the abbrieviation "Es" as a substitute for "Sporadic E" nor do I see any wrong in the use of the word "hop".This merely indicates using more than one reflection point which is clearly the case with transatlantic propagation of this type.I am just using accepted terminology to explain the point that the latest NA openings were not F2 in my opinion.In the excellent VHF/UHF DX book Geoff Grayer G3NAQ has a subsection on page 2-44 entitled MULTI-HOP Es.I hope this clears up any confusion arising from my previous posting.I do however feel that this has been an exceptional year so far and like Peter BCG I will take any signal coming and work it, then discuss the mechanisms afterwards.One thing is for sure this year has reinforced the 6m band's status as the magic band.73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:55:42 (GMT/BST)
Just off to visit Ralph, 4X1IF - so if there is any propagogation - listen for me as 4X/G3WOS! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:37:46 (GMT/BST)
Look for VE9AA/m in ~24hours time, (from 12z-2359z Sat) in FN65, 66, 76, 77 off and on. (day trip with xyl, hi). Not super rare, but some still need them. 73 - Mike VE9AA/m
ve9aa/mobile Mike <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:14:00 (GMT/BST)
Huge x-flare in the last 1/2 hour
Chris M0BOP <chris@slater-walker.freeserve.co.uk>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:03:47 (GMT/BST)
Hello ! How to get 5A1A confirmed ?? Did sent direct with IRC, but no reply untill this moment ! What is the experience with registered mail to Abubaker ?? Will this work out better in order to get it confirmed. Its my onliest missing QSL. What is the best to sent with it IRC or US$ ? Maybe someone who got it confirmed could give me the address that was used.(I used the p.o.box address) tnx in advance 73 Arie / pa2tab
Arie / PA2TAB <pa2tab@amsat.org>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 11:48:18 (GMT/BST)
If you copy JX7DFA BCN please call him !
jan pe1gnp <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 11:13:26 (GMT/BST)
JX7DFA BEACON QRV today on 50.079 please call +47 51402063
jan pe1gnp <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 11:11:51 (GMT/BST)
regarding DXCC and country status of former Yugoslavia on 6 meters: YT, YU, YZ - Yugoslavia: legal 6m operation since June 14, 1991. 9A, ex YU2 - Croatia: only contacts made June 26, 1991, and after, count for this entity. S5, ex YU3 - Slovenia: June 26, 1991, and after. T9, ex YU4 - Bosnia-Herzegovina: October 15, 1991, and after. Z3, ex YU5 - Macedonia: September 8, 1991, and after. for you Mike, this means: YU3 contacts made in June 1992 count for S5=Slovenia. Seems a bit strange, but only YU2 and YU3 6m contacts made in the few days between June 14, and 26, 1991 count for YU=Yugoslavia. S0 - Western Sahara, unofficial prefix, but good for DXCC (moved from deleted to active in April 1988). btw. you can find all DXCC rules, lists, application forms etc. in full detail at: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/ This link and many others you can also find at my 6m-pages: http://www.qsl.net/oe4whg/ -have a look! 73, gd dx!
Peter, OE4WHG <oe4whg@qsl.net>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 01:39:28 (GMT/BST)
X-class solar flare on Wednesday at 00:37 (?) UTC and two coronal mass ejections headed towards the earth. Anybody seeing auroral activity yet?
Barnaby KC8LTD <tuchueh7@cs.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 01:03:53 (GMT/BST)
Hello SIX friends: Im back at home, after a few days in S5 land. What a nice country and great friends! I will never forget the wonderfull hospitality. I had a pleasure to see lot of 6M friends! I had a oportunity to work 6M from JN76xn and i can tell you that here in PY we have not that type propagation. Tnx to Ivan S51DI for the 6M support at our contest QTH. 73s.
Peter PY5CC <PY5CC@50mhz.com>
- Friday, July 14, 2000 at 00:22:42 (GMT/BST)
Looking at ALL the comments, the experience I have over the years, favour Es as the propagation mode in the recent happenings, a few years ago G6YIN was working into CAYMAN Is in the middle of summer and gave me a call on a UHF talk freq to alert me, the guy was calling CQ with NO answers, tuning on the qrg I heard him S1-2.....and of course called, John 'yin was rx'n 5-4to5 (can't remember his call but maybe John 'yin can) . worked him (just) then faded out with John; and (of course) came up to s4-5 with me, but no locals called (IO93) This year is typical of what has happened in many Es/F2 cycles gone by (and I've only seen 21/22/....23 god willing...gulp [better drive slower])....4m wise... a guy I was in qso with in the peak of the last cycle somewhere in New England (30db 0ver both ways) had a try with me on 4m (70mhz) and no qso xband resulted but he reported "just perseptible" cw there on my cw keyer,(160w+4ele) he said he had a log periodic antenna, but was parading to a pile up on 6m!..ahhhhh well 4M xband was achieved in the late 70's and has yet to be re-achieved.seya orf back to the FREE Bar !!!...David (an amateur observer of an interesting selection of Ether available frequencies in the scope of self training to the non professional within the rf spectrum)..urhh,uhh
David g8gxp <david.storrs@ntl.com>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 23:57:02 (GMT/BST)
I'm no expert but from my own observations in IO93, the openings to USA and SA have not been anywhere near as strong nor as stable as the last cycle, even with much better equipment. Signals with me have been subject to a lot of fading. The 59+ signals reported around IO80/90 etc have been S3 with me for a lot of the time. To me this indicates that so far the mechanism has not been genuine F2 but has had some element of E layer. Good fun nonetheless.
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 23:11:13 (GMT/BST)
re the big usa openings of last week,multi ES + ? the charachtaristics of the openings are surely ES but what about enhanced ES caused by rising sprites from thunderstorms,the extra distance into w5 etc could be caused by the enhancement of these sprites.i know that during the big recent opening that tornados were reported in SE USA Just a suggestion as i have yet to see any indepth studies of this theory. 73 de Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal colin <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 23:07:32 (GMT/BST)
Sorry about size - tried to put in on discussion page but it would not accept. I have to say that for most of the openings this year a number of points have been most noticeable. 1) The strength of the signals. I have improved my system , which has had an effect no doubt - but this effect is far in excess of what I might have expected. I note that others have also noticed the same effect. 2) the stability of the signals - both on short and long range contacts - hour on hour of stable propagation the some stations/ areas. 3) although there has been of course some noticeable short skip openings most of the events I have seen are beyond the 2000 kms mark. The number of opening to the 4X, 5B etc. , and beyond at great strength and with stability has been most noticeable. 4) Bach scatter - this year has produced the strongest and most stable BS I can remember. Of course part of it is in fact due to better equipment , more stations and louder stations but one thing most noticeable was the extent - in one opening I was hearing and working from GM to SP to SV to EA6 to EA7 - similar to that which occurred back in the last F cycle. On the 2 NA openings - I didn't work too much - nothing much was new for me so I did listen a lot. The openings started weak and built fairly quickly, without noticeable fading to a peak. The signals remained mainly on one target area at great strength for most of the opening and then, with little fading went away. Here was some odd signals at greater range in for short periods but again there was very little fading noticeable - they came in for a while and then went away. In the past we were chasing stations up and down the band as the propagation moved around - not these times. This also applied to the openings to FH, ZD7, the middle east etc. It may be that my recollection of past events has / is changing - I think not. It is clear to those of us that have been on the TV/50 MHz bands that things are now different. My belief is that there has been at least 3 mechanisms involved in the Summer time propagation we call Sporadic E (Es) One is Sporadic E layer, one is E layer and the other - ???. My belief is that a) there has been a slow decline in E's which is now showing more and more the underlying E layer. b) the E layer has increased in intensity and therefore noticeable. C) the E's has declined and the E layer increased. D) its none of the above but something else E) Could it be F1 layer? F) could it be F2 propagation. It has only really been in the last 20 years of so that the existence of the Winter E's season has been fully proven and used to good effect by us all - so what's against the fact that we may now be finding that there is in fact a Summer F(1 or 2) season. Or is it TAP (Trans Atlantic Propagation) !!! - no - being serious I genuinely feel the propagation has changed over the years - perhaps others that have access to other data can assist in trying to determine what is going on. It is interesting to see what others have observed - if that's what they observed then so be it - these are my observations.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 21:57:16 (GMT/BST)
Anyone know when the last 4m crossband QSO was made across the Atlantic? I know in the late 70's, VE1ASJ (now VE9DX) made some into England. Any since then? de Ve9AA 4m RX-able!
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 21:24:34 (GMT/BST)
Regarding YU3-S5 question, I think the wisest thing should be to check it with ZRS. Republic of fromer YU were recognized in early 1992, then received into UN and ITU membership, consequently gaining their own prefix strings. It is to see what date was intial for the use of new prefixes. Maybe DXCC committee would provide the quickiest answer? 73!
Gogo 9A6C <grongo@st.tel.hr>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 21:23:47 (GMT/BST)
For VE9AA: YU3 (now S5) is not counting for dxcc these days. It will only count for Yougoslavia on your deleted dxcc-list. So for Slovenia you have to work a real S5 station. i think you also better work a YU-station for Servia to be sure. Some stations in Bosnie still using YU4-calls. None of these stations will be credited for dxcc so you have to work a real T9 station for dxcc. 73...bert pa7mm
Bert Hollander PA7MM <berthollander@wxs.nl>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 17:26:42 (GMT/BST)
Transatlantic Propagation: from here I would have said it was Es - my observations match Conrad's: signals were NOT steady for me, they were in and out and moving in area quite rapidly. I heard nothing into the D-line at all. The closer stations were there from beginning to end (ie VE9AA), but the deeper stuff was very fleeting. Maybe we had more mixed propagation than we realise? I know I'm not that far from 'BCG or 'HBA, but I seem to have had a very different opening. Something THAT selective spells E rather than F to me. Best turn this one over to the "propagation gurus", but like 'BCG, I'll work 'em whatever the mode, hi hi. 73 and here's hoping for more!
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 16:19:44 (GMT/BST)
Question re: DXCC country status of former Yugoslavia region. In June 1992, I worked several YU3 and YT3 stations on 6m. Since then, I have worked S59A and S57A from that area. Does YU3(then) and S59(now) count as separate countries? I am in a race for DXCC against Chris W3CMP (formerly WA3HMK) and am at 86 worked, but only 77 cfmd. Having a hard time with a few QSL's. One from an HB9 stn. Just trying to get as many cfm'd as possible and figure out exactly how many I really DO have! Is S0RASD good for 6m DXCC? Have that worked and cfm'd. 73- Mike and GL on the FP guys...notes are that they should be QRV today. This is same group that just did CY9/homecalls, but with one added N1 station. Hopefully better condx(?) for you guys! Mike VE9AA
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 16:14:57 (GMT/BST)
Es x ###. Not F2 at all. Way too late in the day IMHO. Must have closed down @ 3am BST on the really good day last week. I was also hearing the 4/8/9/5 stns you guys were working to my west, and the occ burst from VO1/VE8/b to my East. Sorry, no F-layer from here anyway, in a loooong time!
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 16:10:53 (GMT/BST)
8P9JM QSL showed up today, thanks Mario, also today got PZ5RA, 3A2MW and FY5KE. Last 2 weeks had quick replies from VP8/CX/LU/ZD7/FR/YV/FH etc, guess its a silly questions to ask if anyone has had anything back from V51KC, for QSOs this past April? Also waiting a while for Z21KQ, anyone had a reply? I understand J87AB is currently on vacation, so expect a little delay. Finally anyone had a card back from UN3G's German QSL Mgr for QSO made after May 20th? ..Thanks
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 15:54:56 (GMT/BST)
anybody know the current 6m status of R1M in the north baltic sea,it would be nice to hear 6m from there,perhaps the north eu guys might consider it for an activation. 73 de Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal colin <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 14:01:21 (GMT/BST)
Conrad G0RUZ , With Sporadic E propagation you can not speak of an Es-layer, nor can one talk about "HOPS". Es is caused by CLOUDS of highly ionised matter. That's what it makes so unpredictable. Signals are often reflected between different clouds and then back to earth. (wrongly called Multihop)A better word for that propagation would be PIPELINING. One effect of this propagation is that reception of signals can be extremely selective (even within ONE KM)73 Willem
Willem PA0HIP <wmorsink@casema.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 13:59:24 (GMT/BST)
G3GJQ/5N (1989)was OK with my DXCC. Also worked 5N9RGP Sergio last year
Nick SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 11:12:48 (GMT/BST)
The openings to NA and the carribean recently have all be multihop Es in my opinion.The extensions into the other fields such as DM are merely another hop.The openings were very characteristic of Es in my opinion with rapid fading in a matter of seconds.Also the grids that I worked were in geographical groups 3 or 4 squares together.As I recall the F2 openings had the big guns such as VE1YX at immense signal strengths and were far less geographically selective.The only F2 I've heard this summer has been on the N/S path and all E's assisted.Opinions anyone?
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 10:33:53 (GMT/BST)
Could anyone tell me if Nigeria has 6M permits Was the station 5N3CPR a valid 6M station with DXCC status ?? Thanks for any input John
John G3WZT <jrm@redifon.com>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 09:25:18 (GMT/BST)
9M6BAA (March 2000) direct cards are going out now - over 700 to deal with (not all 6m, of course). First batch of bureau cards will follow. Manager is G4SHF, cba or via bureau, *NOT* to 9M6 bureau. Next operation October 15-30. 73 Peter G4MJS/9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 07:38:02 (GMT/BST)
I switched on my receiver on 6m at 05z and found very strong aurora on UA-TV on 49.750.... Only station heard was OH9SIX/b and it was 599 (clean tone).
Arne SM7AED <sm7aed@algonet.se>
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 07:16:29 (GMT/BST)
Additions etc to firsts posted again - thanks to all for response - still need more input please.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 23:02:00 (GMT/BST)
Last weekend I visited the WRTC (world radio team championship) site in Slovenia. There were about 400 contesters visiting or participating, a great party. Since there is a permanent contest going on on six metres you could find a lot of 6m DXers: PY5CC, JY9NX, EA7KW, A61AJ (to be active soon), S59A, S56A, ZS6EZ, ZS4TX=7P8EN, N5KO=HC8N, N6TJ=ZD8Z. Plan to collect some photos for SIX NEWS. 73
Tom DL7AV <dl7av@online.de>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 22:02:25 (GMT/BST)
I'm with you Roger - F2. There was nothing sporadic about these openings - several hours - weak but steady - not at all characteristic of multi hop Es. I'll take whatever comes my way! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 21:29:18 (GMT/BST)
On 16th August 1998 at 17.45 I worked N5JHV in DM62. The WWV for that day was; 12.00 133 4&1. Food for thought on the mode of prop. Where are 7P8AA, has anyone worked them on 6m?
Kerry g0lcs <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 21:28:17 (GMT/BST)
Just a note on the recent N.A. openings. Best dx from here (IO80) was EL49 @ 7359Km at 20.20z 10/7/00 when I worked WA5UUD and others around the Houston area. I have my doubts that either of the recent openings to the states were via SpE. More likely I think to be F layer prop. The openings that G4IFX noted later on to El and DM squares on the 9th & 10th would seem to support this. Unfortunately I was in bed when they happened - work in the morning syndrome!! Signals here were mostly weak but very consistant on both nights, although there were of course also some s9 signals around as well. As a matter of interest the nearest station worked was VO1BHK in GN08 @ 3925Km. The majority of contacts were around the 5 to 6000 Km mark. These distances are more indicative of F layer rather than E layer propagation ...comments??
Roger, G4HBA <g4hba@6mdx.eurobell.co.uk>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 20:40:38 (GMT/BST)
ALERT:- MAJOR SOLAR FLARE Approximate Flare Start : 12-07-2000 1219 SAST Approximate Flare Maximum: 12-07-2000 1239 SAST at Flux X 1.8 Approximate Flare End : 12-07-2000 1144 SAST [ SAST (Bravo) is GMT/UTC+2 ] This solar flare again appeared out of active sunspot Region 9077. This was a long-duration solar flare and I am sure we will receive report of ionospheric radio communications problems across the daylit hemisphere of the Earth. Region 9077 is located in the northeast quadrant of the Sun and is gradually rotating toward the central solar meridian where coronal mass ejections will be most prominently poised to impact the Earth head-on. The sunspot group is exceptionally complex and stands a good chance for producing additional X-class solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections over the next several days. From P.J. (Ean) Retief ZS1PR
Nico ZS4NS <zs4ns@marques.co.za>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 20:26:13 (GMT/BST)
I WILL BE ACTIVE THIS SUMMER AS FOLLOWS: - FROM NORWAY AS LA/IW5BZQ ON 6 AUGUST FROM KQ21 (NORDKAPP) AND ON 8-9 AUGUST FROM JP78 (LOFOTEN ISL.); - FROM FINLAND AS OH/IW5BZQ/P ON 14-19 AUGUST FROM KP31 (LAKES REGION). EQUIPMENT: ICOM IC-706MKIIG AND DIPOLE. MORE UPDATED INFO AT http://www.mannelli.com/iw5bzq 73's Steve IW5BZQ
Stefano IW5BZQ <iw5bzq@mannelli.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 19:48:51 (GMT/BST)
A bit more about the flare alert: "Auroral activity was mostly unsettled to active over the last 24 hours. Sporadic bursts of minor substorming were observed over the high and some dark-sky upper-middle latitudes regions. Similar conditions will be possible over the next 24 hours. On 13 July, a larger coronal mass ejection is expected to impact the Earth. The Space Environment Center and the USAF are expecting this disturbance to impact the Earth toward the latter part of the UTC day of 13 July, while we (STD) are favoring the early part of the UTC day of 13 July. Regardless of who is correct, the arrival of this disturbance is expected to produce the commencement of minor to major auroral storm conditions that should be observable over widespread middle latitude regions despite the waxing phase of the moon. Imbedded within the trailing edge of that disturbance should be a second disturbance just as large (perhaps slightly larger) that should prolong levels of auroral storming through much of 15 July. Additional energetic eruptive activity from the sunspot group responsible for producing these anticipated coronal mass ejections is also expected over the next several days. This week therefore has the potential to be a very active week for auroral activity."
Chris, G4IFX <cdeacon@compuserve.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 15:03:56 (GMT/BST)
Another big (!) X2-flare just happened on the sun incl. massive CME @ 10:45 UT. 73 de
Udo, DK5YA <ulangenohl@hr-online.de>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 12:08:22 (GMT/BST)
3A2MW card recv'd this morning. 6 days! thanks for QSO & QSL Franco. 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 11:30:42 (GMT/BST)
A rather belated thank-you to all the NA stations worked in recent days. If you're interested in computing distances or even checking the locs/grids of stations worked, go to www.buckmaster.net and access the data base. Best DX from here recently, On 5 July @ 22.01 N5WS in EL09RT at 7573 km and in the great 10/11 July openning @ 00.13 K5AM in DM62NI at 7862 km. Not bad for Es! 73's Dave in IO63WF.
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 11:03:06 (GMT/BST)
Coronagraphs on board the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory recorded a fast-moving full halo coronal mass ejection on July 11th. Solar wind disturbances from that explosion and others could arrive at our planet within 48 to 72 hours. Forecasters estimate a 40% chance of major geomagnetic activity on July 14, 2000. Also, the large sunspot group 9077 has developed a complex magnetic field configuration that could harbor energy for major solar flares. NOAA satellites recorded a powerful X1-class flare from the active region on July 11th. More such flares are likely.
GM7PBB JOHN <gm7pbb@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:13:12 (GMT/BST)
G4MJS - Peter - thanks - missed it again!!
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 09:47:04 (GMT/BST)
MIKO 9A4ML/P is active from rare SQ JN73XQ up to 1. August. Operating frequency 50.160MHz
Zeljko 9A2EY <ina-tlk@zg.tel.hr>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 07:22:45 (GMT/BST)
Worked SP4LVH (KO13) July 1999 but have not heard him this year.73s
Roy, GM0EFT <gm0eft@asylum54.freeserve.co.uk>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 01:26:06 (GMT/BST)
JW7M WORKED 2200Z THIS EVENING ON 50150 MHz HE IS STILL THERE NOW 2219Z 53-55 in QSB
SM3VEE <DNY425E@TNINET.SE>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 23:21:54 (GMT/BST)
Ken G4IGO: As I pointed out last time I saw your posting, the URL is actually www.g4igo.freeuk.com/articles/Firsts.html - note the capital F. 73 Peter G4MJS
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 22:39:34 (GMT/BST)
Full firsts list of G, GW, GM, GI and some others at www.g4igo.freeuk.com/articles/firsts.html Thanks to all for comments and help - please all do check and give me updates and corrections. If you can please send me scans of the cards for inclusion.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 22:00:29 (GMT/BST)
Jukka OH6DD(/8) just arrived in KP35 and will activate this square during the coming times.... I started experimenting with multiple antennas and proved very quickly to myself that at least two antennas at different heights are very necessary. Presently there is a 6 element yagi at 14 m and a 5 element at 37 m. Switching between the two shows the effect of ground reflection zeroes (sea reflection in my case) with varying conditions. Both are equally needed at least for the 800-2500 km range .... 73, Zaba ...
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 21:56:41 (GMT/BST)
Hi guys, here in the south of England the NA opening last night was in two phases - W1/2/3/VE1/2/9/VO 1940z-2220z, then a pause although stations further north were still working NA, and then back again with mainly W9 and 0 from 2325z-0020z. It was pretty late here by the time I got to bed! My best DX (2332z) was K5AM, who I think is in DM62 - the only station I heard via the extra hop. 73 de Chris
Chris, G4IFX <cdeacon@compuserve.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 21:32:56 (GMT/BST)
HATFIELD rally is on soon, and a number of the London area 6m dxers are going. Are you? Who would like to hook up? Please get in touch soon. Big hello to the W/VE stations heard/worked over the last few days, very frustrating that active stations like VP9 & C6 don't seem to be looking, or aren't aware of band openings to EU. 73 Sixers
Kerry g0lcs <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 21:24:30 (GMT/BST)
Heard OH/G1UZD/P in qso with G0HAS at 16.04. But I did not get the grid square. Can someone oblige please?
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@ compuserve. com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 21:15:52 (GMT/BST)
I will be in Mexico from July 18th until Aug25th and will be QRV on 6m from EK09 as soon as possible after arriving. Unfortunately my existing licence expired on June 18th so the first thing I have to do is renew it.I will be running a IC706Mk11G to a 6el Cushcraft from a qth abt 2700m asl.
Andy G3SVD <andy_hewitt@compuserve.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 20:08:23 (GMT/BST)
I wrkd YL/DJ5CL in KO36 on 11/08/97...but never since then any more. I know that SP4NI is QRV on 6 from KO13...but only wrkd him on 29/11/98. Never heard him again. SP4LVH..don't know..only wkrd him on satelite Oscar 10...hi
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 19:31:22 (GMT/BST)
SP6GWB: Locator is FN10 es many thanks for the QSO. Rough going but it worked! Many thanks to all the others contacted yesterday, also. It was my first opening to Europe outside of EH and CT and a lot of fun!
Mark KB3CWS <markg@pptnet.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 19:05:30 (GMT/BST)
Just noticed by doing a database search that KO36 has NEVER been activated - is that true? Anyone want to go there? Also, anyone know whether SP4LVH in KO13 is active? Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 18:54:27 (GMT/BST)
Hi all, I thank for perfect QSO on 50103 MHz CW today with YO7VJ, LZ1DJ, 9HJBT, IT9RZR, LZ1AG, LZ1NG, TA1AZ, 5B4AGM, LZ2PG, LZ2DF, LZ2CC. The signals were accepted from 539 up to 599 (9H1BT). I shall be glad to meet you again. I work CW every day on 50103-50105 MHz from 15.00 GMT. My Loc: MN83KE, QSL via W7BO. 73! Andy, UN7QX.
Andy, UN7QX <andy@alsi.kz>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 18:52:13 (GMT/BST)
Hi SP6GWB: KB3CWS is the station that you worked and he is located in grid FN10. 73 KEN
Ken WB2AMU <kneubeck@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 18:39:13 (GMT/BST)
EI/GW0PLP (IO41UV) QSL Cards are now ready and have been sent out. PLEASE NOTE ONLY stations who sent DIRECT with RETURN POSTAGE will be getting one. I am NOT a member of the RSGB so i can not use the buro for out going QSL cards. I made 300 + QSO's and have recived about 40 cards direct so far. ONLY ABOUT 10 have sent return postage. Most just sent an addressed Envelope. I'm not a millionaire so don't watch the mail. Thanks to everyone that called me and help make my mini DXpedition a success. Any quierys please drop me an E-mail. Also please pass the word around about my QSL info. I'm now back home in IO72RC. Hope to work you soon. 73 Don GW0PLP.
DON GW0PLP <don.plp@virgin.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 18:30:47 (GMT/BST)
Firsts - the "dot" in the address's I put about the new Firsts list was a full stop to indicate end of sentence - not the dreaded "dot"!!!Card in from J87AB - 152 DXCC confrimed. Once again another great day with long distance propagation - once again just before a large rise in K levels and AR activity - classic pre-auroral enhancement- only applies to F layer propagation??? - or does it? - or was it the F2 layer affected? - or the F1 - or the E layer??? - makes you think.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 17:37:33 (GMT/BST)
Received FH, ZD7, ZD9, EY and J87 cards in recent days - only OX, 3A, 8P and VP2V to go! This has to have been one of the best ES seasons ever I think! The US opening last was also the best for a long time, though it didn't bring any new squares unfortunately. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 17:34:38 (GMT/BST)
Nice opening to NA between 1943-2224 UTC. Wkd 21 W and 4 VE, 15 new squares. Looking for locator K(A)3CWS and W1JZ. My locator JO80JG, near OK border, south-west of Poland. Only 3 qso on SSB - to much qrm from EU, to much time ...
Stan SP6GWB <sp6gwb@netgate.com.pl>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 15:17:47 (GMT/BST)
RE: CY9. It is my understanding they did not get on 6m... At least I never heard them (tropo range), and saw no cluster spots from NA or EU. The same group, + one extra op should be QRV from FP quite soon. Perhaps better WX and radio condx from there? Good luck to all my EU friends. Maybe someday I'll go back(?) de VE9AA, ex cy9aa, cy0aa, etc. etc.
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 12:23:17 (GMT/BST)
Hello to all: Worked GM4DGT, G4CBW, OK1DDO, G3SED, G3FPQ, MM0AMW last night. Signals were at best 559 or 55. Thanks to the SSB stations for responding to my CW signal! See you again today! 73 KEN WB2AMU
Ken WB2AMU <kneubeck@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 12:10:11 (GMT/BST)
Another brilliant NA opening, worked 104 North American stations in 46 different squares, the best dx West; W7XU in EN13 and Southwest; W5OZI & AA5XE both EM00. The latter station, Dale, AA5XE in an e-mail this morning told me that he was just 100 miles from the Mexican border. 73
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 12:05:53 (GMT/BST)
We have said the same thing so many times that becomes boring, but some people seem that they do not (?) understand... (see my previous postings as well as SV1DH’s). Want it or not 6m are exempted from CEPT license in Greece, operation is allowed to Greek citizens ONLY and no permission is granted so far to foreigners. If something changes I will be happy to be the first to announce the good news...
Nick SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 12:01:53 (GMT/BST)
Bryan, The CEPT agreement only allows operation equivalant to "local licence conditions". I'd suspect if nationals are not allowed on 50MHz without a special permit, "visitors" wouldn't hold a greater privilege ....if that puts it tactfully enough!
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 11:41:18 (GMT/BST)
Could I ask if someone in NA could pass the word to the CY9 guys to get on 6 if still qrv .With the band wide open last night for many hours they would have given many a new one. In addition can someone pass the word to VP9ID to point his beam to Europe. I hrd him on Sunday evening ragchewing on 135 to US but couldnt get his attention.
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 11:24:09 (GMT/BST)
Hi there. SV3/DK7ZB is he legal under CEPT rules ?
Bryan G3AKF <bryan.taylor@ntlworld.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 11:12:24 (GMT/BST)
Nice to get some dx last night to W/VE. Worked 75 stations ranging from GN08 to EN13 in the north and FM17 to EM00 in the south. W5OZI and AA5XE were ODX, both in EM00. VE8BY and OX3VHF beacons were in strong later on but nothing heard from the VE8 region(again).QRT at 0300 local when only sig on the band was OX3VHF.
David MM0AMW <mm0amw@dgillies.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 10:51:16 (GMT/BST)
Paul, verticals work ok, i have worked kh6 [10000km??] from my mobile with 10 watts to a quarter wave whip no problems and the carnarvon [vk6] beacon was heard in england many years ago [52 mhz] it was a quarter wave whip also on the roof of the local boy scout hall [13000km???], this was back in the early 80's, i have worked over 1000 ja station from the mobile as far down south as the south coast of VK6, verticals work, we only need propagation. keep trying, never give up, cheers Graham VK6RO/VK6SIX, good dx to you from sunny Perth OF77XX
Graham VK6RO/VK6SIX <vk6ro@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 09:43:58 (GMT/BST)
Interesting and frustrating listening to last night's W/VE opening through an S4 noise level on a vertical. Only positive ID was VE3RM at S5 who I might have worked on a clear frequency. Other snippets were "FN41", "FN43", "Rhode Island" and "W1J..." but no complete callsigns copied. I've had great fun working EU with the vertical but it falls down badly on anything beyond 2000 km. 73 de Paul G4IJE.
Paul G4IJE <paul@g4ije.fsnet.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 09:31:51 (GMT/BST)
Happy to see that many EU have worked NA last night (not a limited area as usual). I heard/worked VE1,2,3,W1,2,3,4,8,9 (ODX 7144) with some new squares. The signals were not strong here in JO20hi. 144 MHz was also magic (Es) before (UX,SP,OM,HA,SV). Enjoy with DX.
Alain ON4KST <on4kst@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 08:44:23 (GMT/BST)
Finally made some NA last nite. W1JJM at 19.35 followed by KA1A 2 minutes later. Spent rest of the nite listening to some fortunate guys working piles of US. Also heard K3AX, W1TDS, W3EP, K2SPO and NA2M(?) but no luck. Got too frustrated at 21.00 and went to bed. Great finnish of very amazing 6m day. 73!
Gogo 9A6C <grongo@st.tel.hr>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 07:31:08 (GMT/BST)
Finally got Z3 today. Z32ZM called me, first and only time I've heard Z3. DXCC nr 60 worked. Could not get ZA/N7BHC, TA3BD (vy loud), YM0KA (good thing I worked TA1AZ some weeks back), SV8AQY, SV3/DK?? (still need SV), Z21KQ (second time I've heard Z2), and 7Q7RM (third time heard, but have worked him). I could not hear anyone from NA tonight, but I heard all the europeans having fun. Even worse, JX7DFA was on 50110 during the evening, and I wasn't on ;-( Maybe next time.....
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja@libertysurf.no>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 03:43:57 (GMT/BST)
Great opening tonight to NA, first qso 19:56, last qso 01:06.I had 126 different calls in 48 grids of which 22 grids were new.ODX was K0RAK in EN43IT at 6219kms.G4CBW worked EN00 I believe which is a nice long haul.I really enjoyed myself.73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 03:34:16 (GMT/BST)
Congratulations to all those who were able to pierce the W1/2/3 curtain and work further west! It was great to see your spots-since we were hearing nothing after ~2215. Also, thanks to those who exchanged hellos 2015-2215z. 73
Herb, W3BO <w3bo@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 02:38:30 (GMT/BST)
AT LONG LAST!! exellent opening this evening...band wide open stateside from about 2100..just starting to fade off now here in IO83..call areas 1,2,3,4 all 59+ worked from here on cw & ssb....73 de GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 23:11:40 (GMT/BST)
OX/IW2FSB-Marco will be QRV from Greenland (GP35) a few days,13/7-16/7-2000. Running 10W and Dipole.
OZ1DJJ-OX3LX--Bo <ox3lx@mail.dk>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 22:53:28 (GMT/BST)
JX7DFA is CQ:ing with 599++ sigs on 50110, only station on band here, still no conds into ZA, TA, SV5 or even 3A from up here. Someone out there with som spare conds for sale ?? Have been around since 1995 and still need those countries !73 from JP82 Classe SM3GSK
SM3GSK Classe <sm3gsk@sk3bg.se>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 22:39:02 (GMT/BST)
W1,2,3,8 VE1,2,3 mni but not single new grid on ;-(
johan,on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 22:21:16 (GMT/BST)
No eat, no sleep, no cleaning, first a 2,5 hours ES opening on 144. On this moment VE1YX good old bob into JO33!!!!
John PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 20:57:02 (GMT/BST)
I am considering a 6M DXpedition to the Caribbean this fall to FG. Based on comments in prior posts late November and early December seem to optimum for F2 to EU and the USA. This is based on the openings in Nov. 1989. Would appreciate any comments or suggestions. If I am successful may also operate early July 2001.
Jon N0JK <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 20:30:02 (GMT/BST)
Turkey into Northern England - IO93 Square! TA3BD in KM38VV a solid 5x7 at 15.13z. BUT YM0KA in KM39AT only 4x3/4. Who cares it gave me country 69 this year! No sign of any Monaco activity up here. SOB! 73 to all...............David BRS 25429
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 17:27:19 (GMT/BST)
Loud opening now to Mid-east. Come on A6, A7, YK where are you??
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 16:39:17 (GMT/BST)
Today I received the T88JU QSL card.Very happy to have this new country in the kitty.Thanks Kazu. 73 to all. From Mirel....VK2BOD
Mirel VK2BOD <vk2bod@goconnect.net>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 11:13:03 (GMT/BST)
Pse advise on location of (middle east ??) 55275.0 video carrier TV station (further to EA8 station on same freq ).
Costas SV1DH <geten1@compulink.gr>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 10:14:23 (GMT/BST)
Last call for UKSMG Summer Contest entries. Today is the last day for posting / emailing your entry. Details of how to enter are at http://www.uksmg.org/sporadic.htm. Come on, add your log to the big pile of entries already received, lets' make 2000 a record entry year. Note: I'll be putting up a web page which lists the callsigns of logs received - that's the time to send me a query if your call doesn't appear. Please, no queries until then. I will be flexible about no-show logs as long as the circumstances seem genuine. 73 Peter G4MJS.
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 08:24:53 (GMT/BST)
Well the W opening in G very much favoured the South tonight,I never heard one W at a workable strength all evening.Working Jimmy VP2V/W6JKV more than made up for it though although it was tough going at first.So I'm now on #110 all time but 100 for G0RUZ,the other 10 were for my previous call G6ZTU so it was a very enjoyable qso for me.Jimmy can you try not to leave it until the last day next expedition it's bad for my nerves :-) 73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 03:14:50 (GMT/BST)
A very FB opening tonight and a pleasure to work into N. Europe. So far this season has seemed to greatly favor Southern Europe from here. Tonight marks one of those "magic six meter moments" that I will never forget! The contact with 4X1RF at 2124 UTC was my first with Asia and one of my longest distance Es QSOs ever. Chris peaked a solid 559 and both of us could hardly believe it!! A few years back I remember thinking I worked YM0PA (Asia) and spotting them all over only to find out there was some mixup. Thanks for a very memorable experience Chris! 73 all and gud DX from FN43ad...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 01:48:21 (GMT/BST)
Hi all, just moved and updated my web pages. New online logbook, audio clips, links, etc. stop by and take a look. http://www.gi0otc.fsnet.co.uk/home.htm
Alan, GI0OTC <alan@gi0otc.fsnet.co.uk>
- Monday, July 10, 2000 at 01:06:24 (GMT/BST)
AN6SA is EH6SA using a special prefix for the WPX VHF contest..73
9h1cg <desiree@maltanet.net>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 23:16:23 (GMT/BST)
K1SIX in for 2 minutes in SSB, S5 at best in KM72LT.
Chris 4X1RF <4x1rf@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 22:51:19 (GMT/BST)
Anyone got an electronic keyer they would be willing to sell, (memory keyer if poss)but not essential. Regards Adrian
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 22:15:55 (GMT/BST)
VP2V/W6JKV in since 19.15 still audible inspite of heavy QRM up to S7, the timewave dsp still pulled him through.he peaks 579 at times (20 min opening already)
johan, on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 20:40:49 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone know what the call AN6SA (JM19)IS...just worked him on cw,his cw was a little eratic so did`nt hang around to ask about the call...is it a new prefix or a special event stn???.Good SE into I083 most of today..mostly I,9A..still open now....73 DE GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 20:39:39 (GMT/BST)
Server clock not off, just running BST as usual. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:41:02 (GMT/BST)
Three messages within a couple of days saying that 6m DXpeditions are coming to a close. That has to be some sort of record. I would like to thank Jimmy-VP2V/W6JKV, Kari-3A/OH2BC, Mario-8P9JM and Jim, K4BI/8P9BI for making the last couple of weeks very enjoyable. Without guys going on DXpeditions like this, 6m would be a more boring place! Thanks guys and thanks for using the UKSMG page to keep in touch. Lastly thanks to Franco, 3A2MW though not on an expedition gave many a new country on 6. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:39:20 (GMT/BST)
Post time below seems to be off 1 hour, now 1837z
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:37:09 (GMT/BST)
TI5KD/2 EJ89 is operating from 11000 foot mountain, told him to watch for Europe today after 2100z through Puerto Rico/Florida path. He has been into Florida on Es for many hours now. GL
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:34:47 (GMT/BST)
And if i opened my eyes!! GJ7DNI is S C J McAdams, 3 Tyneville Apt's, Tyneville Ln, First Tower, St Helier, JE2 3WD ----- oooops! 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:20:37 (GMT/BST)
Callbook 2000 gives GJ7NDI as:- A P Cutland, Little Gables, Route Orange, St. Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE3 8GQ. ------ Sorry for not replying to those who called me this afternoon when i called CQ 3A, as if i'd answered one of u, i'd have to work you all. And what chance of the 3A then, hi. 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:18:42 (GMT/BST)
Back from 3A. Total 400 qso´s and 33 countiries. Arrived 3A only July 2 afternoon so missed two days of good conditions. Frank,3A2MW has so far worked another 400 qso's. Absolutely no propagation to NA, we were not to the Casino but monitoring and calling all the time. 3A/OH2TA still active today and tomorrow the 10th. 50.205. Contrary to some speculations we have paper licences (indicating 50MHz)issued by Direction Des Telecommunications, so you can freely qsl to my home address Kari Leino, OH2BC Bergstad 02400 KIRKKONUMMI FINLAND Thanks to everybody
Kari OH2BC <oh2bc@clinet.fi>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:15:03 (GMT/BST)
Can anyone help me with the e-mail address from GJ7DNI pse? Thanks a lot, 73, de Kees pe7two.
Kees PE7TWO <pe7two@amsat.org>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 19:09:26 (GMT/BST)
As manager of the VHF section Swedish Amateur Radio Society SSA, we support the Code of Practice. 73's SM5RN/Derek
Derek SM5RN <sm5rn@svessa.se>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 17:51:45 (GMT/BST)
Hi, 48.2508 and 48.2604 video very strong tonight from 300 deg., but I don't believe these are from Europe or Middle East. These are supposed to be from central or nearby Asia. Can anybody advise where these are from? FB DX,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:30:21 (GMT/BST)
I have updated the "Firsts" list for G, GM & GW. They are at a new site - www.g4igo.freeuk.com/articles/firsts.html. Please inspect and advise me of any more updates or errors etc. - check if you have ANY claim to ANY firsts please. Also check the Top of the Tops list - from my home page - www.g4igo.freeuk.com/.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo:freeuk.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:21:42 (GMT/BST)
Hello Mike! ... Eastern TV again, but no repeat on VK6JQ today.... I will keep on looking for you. The path was more Northward the other day. Extension would have been for W8, W5, W0 and the like. One day it is going to work (again).... 73, Zaba
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:20:09 (GMT/BST)
To Zaba, etc. There are a few of us here in NA that say up VERY late here (3am some days!) and look over the pole if we are hearing OX, VE8, etc. bcn. We REALLY get excited when we hear the northern video, as we did yesterday. All of a sudden, around 22Z, we had 239/240/242/248/250 & 256 video with some 49.750 thrown in for good measure. A number of well equipped stations in VE9/W1 were calling to the north. Very intense backscatter and we certainly tried. I am still waiting for my first OH station on 6m Zaba!! Also needed badly in NA are: JW, TF, JX. Anyway, I even sometimes sleep next to shack if condx look promising and leave the radio on, antenna pointed north (I am crazy!) Shame about the 3A prop...I managed to break them on 20m, and the op was VERY FB . He left 20m p/u and went to talk to 6m op. I asked but no NA had been heard or worked. Wasn't for lack of tryin on our part. Every EU opening this week, a number of guys have been calling 50.200-210 on SSB and CW, so we are there, kWatts smokin! More later. 73 de Mike VE9AA......dit dit.....PS, before I forget, the CQWW VHF 2m/6m contest has produced nearly 100 QSO's(quite low count) but band was open last night on triple hop to DM04 area in S.Cal for HOURS!! Never seen such a long opening. Few on however, and no DX from PAC. (Mike)
VE9AA, Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 14:42:23 (GMT/BST)
8P9JM & 8P9BI are now QRT on 50 MHZ. Jim and I worked 490 stations in all US Call Areas except W6 & W7 and 23 Countries. All signals to the UK and Europe were very weak with deep QSB. The pile-ups were great and many stations did not get in the log because of partial callsigns yet many locator/grid squares were copied ! Jim and I feel that on long haul contacts reports should be limited to RST & callsigns. We hope that we satisfied some of the demand for 8P6 and were glad to give many of you a new one and some DXCC # 100. Jim and I thank you for your copperation in the pile-ups and giving us a great experience that we will treasure for the years to come. 73 & CU in the pile-ups de Mario 8P9JM (K2ZD)
Mario 8P9JM <K2ZD@ARRL.NET>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 14:13:54 (GMT/BST)
will operate all day looking for europe..leave tomorrow thanks ahead jimmy
jimmy vp2v/w6jkv <jimmyt@ausven.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:30:19 (GMT/BST)
MARK RE:your 920 try checking the miniture patch lead in side. sounds like it may have gone open short. Where you got it from should replace it no prob's. 73 & G.L. Don
GW0PLP <DON.PLP@VIRGIN.NET>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:17:43 (GMT/BST)
Re the FT920 tuner, there has been a few problems with the tuner, Yaesu UK are the best people to talk to abt this on 01962 866667. Speak to Sam Ruddy or Woody. Personaly I have 3 and have had no problems, but why would you want to use the tuner on Six? Use a resonant antenna if possible. Geoff
Geoff ICD <geoff.brown@libertysurf.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 10:41:11 (GMT/BST)
July 10 is the last day of the UKSMG Summer contest log entry. I sent my log to g4mjs@blacksheep.org yesterday.In the contest I made Qs with JA, VR2, BV, BY and V8.FB DX
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarl.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 10:26:47 (GMT/BST)
Great openings last days into North America. In the past day 5 worked abt 285 stations from US and Canada from 103 different squares (VUCC in a single day!!!). In the middle of the pile-up 2 stations from 8P9 worked too. 73s Pedro
Pedro, CT1DYX <ct1dyx@teleweb.pt>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 01:38:06 (GMT/BST)
please could anybody tell me have they had any tuner problems with the yaesu ft 920 on 6 and hf mine has gone down four timees now. let me know email address is mark@g1pie.fsnet.co.uk thanks mark.
mark g1pie <mark@g1pie.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 00:39:40 (GMT/BST)
I make a mistake in my own e-mail address.
Erwin Kleis <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 23:13:52 (GMT/BST)
Theo PA3HEN-MOHEN/MM is now qrt till september flying monday home to spend some time with his wife and kids.He says tnx for all de qso,s and the joy that he had working you all.When you want your cards direct you can send it to me,but you can send your cards also via the buro. My address is PA3BLS - Erwin Kleis - C DE JONGESTRAAT 102 - 1444EN PURMEREND - THE NETHERLANDS.See you all on Theo,s next trip.
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.com>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 23:08:29 (GMT/BST)
Well we had our 5 second opening today, KB4?? cq on 110 and faded..i'll have to keep an ear open for CY9 and FP still 2 new ones.
johan, ON4ANT <ON4ANT@HOTMAIL.COM>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 15:58:17 (GMT/BST)
Worked VK6JQ (PH12CC) 539 at 1105Z on 50.111 .... He was still in at 1144Z... .. JA5ZQM/b on 28.264 quite strong here in KP01, Western Finland... .... looking for Japan on 50.107/111/117.....
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 13:13:59 (GMT/BST)
VE1YX and I both received FH/TU5AX QSL cards for 6 June QSO. Thanks for quick response. 73
Arnie VE1IW <ve1iw@rac.ca>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 12:53:18 (GMT/BST)
For the past several evenings many on the East Coast have been hearing station EA7EBC Cqing on 50.110. To the best of my knowledge there have been few or no qsos. I believe this station may have some sort of receive problem. Can anyone pass the word please. TNX and Gud DX on Six...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 11:46:21 (GMT/BST)
UA-TV's strong from the East for a few hours now. Japanese stations please use 50.107/50.111/50.117 for DX-calls. These holes are best for listening here right now. The VE8BY/b (FP53) signal was also reported by OH5NQ (KP30) for over one hour at best 559. No other NA-signal heard... (today only UT9AL and UT8AS, both KO61)... 73, "Zaba"....
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 11:27:13 (GMT/BST)
Yes we are just about ready for another trip to the north. Next Saturday we go the first 750 kilometers to the first stop in JP62. Preliminary schedules are as follows July 15th afternoon JP61 mobile in LA July 15th-16th night JP62 144.167 random from 22ut July 16th afternoon JP72 portable July 16th-17th night JP74 144.167 random from 22ut July 17th afternoon JP84 portable July 17th afternoon JP85 portable July 17th-18th night JP75 144.167 random from 22ut July 18th afternoon JP76 mobile in LA July 18th-19th night JP77 144.167 random from 22ut July 19th afternoon JP88 mobile in LA July 19th afternoon JP78 mobile in LA July 20-23rd 3 nights JP79 144.167 random from 22ut July 23rd -- JP89, JP99, JQ90 etc. mobile/portable/fixed Then back to SM2 JP98, KP07, KP08 (two nights), JP97 and southwards. Holding valid licenses in SM3 and SM2 for 12 different locators! Arriving JO57xk around August 3rd. I will have 6M on always when driving and one IC706MKIIg is mounted in the car and the other one I use for fixed operation. Antennas 9 el for 2M and 3 el MFJ for 6M and ¼ wave vertical on the roof of the car. 9 m tower and 190 w PA for 2M. 73 Ingo SM6CMU
Ingo SM6CMU <sm6cmu@inolit.se>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 11:16:45 (GMT/BST)
Hi you all..rec QSL of 7Q7RM, ZD7VC, FH/TU5AX, FR5DN, CX2LI and K6HCE. The ON FIRSTLIST is now with me. Frank, ON9CFB, stopped and turned it over to me. Any claims for FIRST pse send to on9bgp@online.be It will be on a new home-page, but first has to be put there..I will inform you. I'm working again, so less time for 6m... See you..Paul.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 10:42:07 (GMT/BST)
Congrats to Franco 3A2MW! I have never received a QSL so quickly (worked the 1st July, sent my QSL the 3th and received the 7th). Best 73s
Alain ON4KST <on4kst@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 09:04:42 (GMT/BST)
From Ross 4W6UN: QRT until mid week from today [8th]. Beacon alerts can be via VK2QF or VK3OT if available to call me. Ensure that the beacon is fully audible by telling them what you are hearing [ie: the beacons signage] as it takes 20 to 45 minutes to cross Dili now with the large influx of vehicles and people over the last 3 months. Plus I don't want any false alarms. If that fails message 4w6un@amsat.org and in the subject line only message what you are hearing and if I am available I will activate the station on six.
VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 08:51:19 (GMT/BST)
RE KT1J/CY9: Just spoke with them on 14198(0400z), and due to high winds they had to take down the six meter antenna. He said they would try to get the 6 meter ant up tmw, and would like to make some 6 meter QSOs. Personally he did not sound veery encouraging, but that is only my own subjective opinion. I did tell him there had been daily openings to Europe, and thanked me for the inquire about six meters. QSL to K1WY. GL all
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 05:21:00 (GMT/BST)
Just saw G3WOS´s notes regarding G4ICD's Internet Six News site. Inded it´s sad to see Geoff is "pulling the plug", a lot of valuable information have been found here over the years. I´m sure the page will be missed. Geoff You did a very fine job. Thanks ... good luck with Your new line of work ...
OZ6OM Matt <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 03:56:15 (GMT/BST)
I wonder if anyone would like to "pick up the baton" from Geoff & run with it...
Chris M0BOP <chris@slater-walker.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 01:46:51 (GMT/BST)
After a session with JW7SIX and JW5RIA earlier tonight, I discovered VE8BY/b on 50.0495 at 2145 UTC. I am putting CW calls out on 50.111 and 50.126 .... See you North America!.. 73, "Zaba" OH1ZAA (KP01RO)....
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 23:16:50 (GMT/BST)
Just heard D44BS on 20m. He told an American station that he is in the process of getting a 6m rig so there might be some activity from D44 soon. If I heard it right, he might be getting D44BC's (SK) old rig. 73's de John, EI7GL
John EI7GL <ei7gl@arrl.net>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 22:33:14 (GMT/BST)
Just picked this up from G4ICD's Internet Six News site. "Due to a change of job within the Company I work for I will be doing lots of travelling, so have decided to drop this page after over 7 years. I must say it has been controversial at times but all good fun! The beacon list and other pages will remain and will be updated whenever possible. de ICD" Geoff, from all of us here at the UKSMG and our members, thanks for your efforts with the newsletter over the last seven years. We will miss it, but good luck in your travels (and don't forget to take the 6m rig!) Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 19:35:12 (GMT/BST)
oops, i sent a card to 7Q7RM to the po box in Kingali,is this still a valid route as i now see he has a manager. NO dx for 2 days last worked was VP2V,Lets send Jimmy to outer Mongolia and see if he still beats the elements and puts on an excellent activation. thanks Jimmy u fb om 73 de Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 17:38:20 (GMT/BST)
load=loud
Ade G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 17:22:41 (GMT/BST)
anyone got any ideas, when running SSB on my IC-575H, I hear myself throught the speaker, not very load but enough to be off putting, I only noticed this last night, (sure it wasnt there before) external or internal speakers show the same problem, ???. Adrian G0KOM
Ade G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 16:02:03 (GMT/BST)
Last chance to send in your entry for the UKSMG summer contest - entries must be posted or emailed by July 10th. Details at http://www.uksmg.org/sporadic.htm.
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 09:00:20 (GMT/BST)
Just for the record... absolutely nothing here in south east VK4 for ages. Good luck with the E's... we're sitting here waiting for F2!
Scott VK4JSR <scott.watson@clemenger.com.au>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 01:46:44 (GMT/BST)
Hi MIke VE9AA The 3A guys are QRV , But are not hearing you guys fron NA When You are hearing EA5's, It won't say condx to 3A are open 73 Willem
Willem PA0HIP <wmorsink@casema.net>
- Friday, July 07, 2000 at 00:55:30 (GMT/BST)
HELLO TO ALL: DX-PEDITION IN GEORGIA WILL START 15july to 28july. CALLSIGN IS,4L0DXP. QTH-LOCATOR IS,LN-11-CP. QSL-MANAGER IS,K1WY. KIND REGARDS TO ALL,4L5O.
OMARI 4L5O. <4L5O@caucasus.net>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 23:55:05 (GMT/BST)
For those aksing day after day "How high the MUF" etc.: A complete list of European VOR-Beacons is now available on my web-site. Check out and enjoy, 73 de Udo
Udo, DK5YA <http://www.qsl.net/dk5ya>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 22:00:16 (GMT/BST)
I have received the following news from Aziz TA1E. Look for YM0KA on the 8th and 9th July during the CQ WW VHF contest. Their preferred QRG is 50.144MHz and the grid loc KM29XT (there may also be actvity from KM39AT). QSL is via TA1KA. Operators are TA1E, TA2DS, TA1ZZ/JE9IKG and TA1ZK/HB9SUL. They will also be active on 144MHz. 73 de Clive G4FVP
Clive G4FVP <g4fvp@aol.com>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 20:18:27 (GMT/BST)
3A 3A 3A 3A.....Pse EU friends.....Can anyone alert 3a/oh#xxx team or 3a2mw by whatever means available and pse ask them to get on 6m from NOW until 2300Z??? Condx are there, but they are not! Mni thanks, Mike VE9AA and many many USA/VE thank you. 73 - Mike
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 19:51:46 (GMT/BST)
Northern Europe to America has not shown any strong marks end-to-end. I have monitored the band since last Friday. Actually I am sleeping with three rigs tuned to OX3SIX, OX3VHF and 50.110, so that I'm pretty sure that I will wake up if any signals arrive over these normally quiet frequencies. Mostly I'm awake up to 2300 UTC, and these rigs will initiate the waking command after that. This will continue at least a couple of days more. So please put out your DX calls from time to time; it has paid off in former years as well.... See you on the transatlantic path.... 73, "Zaba" OH1ZAA (KP01RO) ......
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 19:35:31 (GMT/BST)
Can anybody help with the address to DG3GN? Thanks in advance!
Bo, SM7FJE <bn@aaaaa.se>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 15:43:32 (GMT/BST)
Theo PA3HEN/MM gave me the following info during a QSO passing outside my door step: JO98 today 20-22z, JP91 tmw 14-18z and KP03 Saterday 6-7z. All times are of course +-QRM! After this trip Theo will be in NL until September when the next ship is waiting for him.
Bo, SM7FJE <bn@aaaaa.se>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 14:49:51 (GMT/BST)
What a simply wild day on 6m yesterday. Typing from memory, I worked VY0RR from the car (5w to a stick) and received a 5/9 report. They were easily 30/s9. Once I got home, all the following were s5-9. cu3ura, ox3vhf, ve8by, vo1za, ct0(both s3-4),cn8li/b-s2 and EA/CT stns. Heard eh9ib. Worked two CN stations. CN8YR(I think that was the call) tested my CW speed, ~40wpm, but solid QSO. Heard i0amu and ik0vaq working k1six, but no QSO. Worked 9h1xt for his first VE. Band was plugged solid from 50.079-50.275 and up. Thought I may have heard 5b4cy very weakly but not 100% sure. Had a beacon on 50.025.3MHz very weakly when the CT's were in, just a carrier with QSB. Anyone know what this was? Heard f5jkk and f5de FB copy, but never heard 3a/ohxxxx or 3a2mw, despite many attempts for a plea to EU to get them on 20m and send them to 6m. 3 or 4 "big guns" called for a long time on 50.205/210 but nothing heard. IMHO yesterday would have been the day for 3A or TF, but nothing heard. SIGHH!!! FB on the W7GZ/B. I have also heard that here w/ no live stations on the band. 73 - Mike, tired from all the DX
ve9aa Mike 6m Nut <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 12:19:50 (GMT/BST)
Hi Peter, G3IBI, you may wish to try DX-Telnet home page: http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/telnet.htm. If you download the shareware version of DX-Telnet it has a comprehensive listing of internet clusters . The program works very well too. Good dx.
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 12:08:06 (GMT/BST)
Well, what a night that was. I came home mid evening and the first checks on six indicated all quiet. Checked .095 for 8P9, nothing heard. Beamed 285 deg, heard very weak cw on 110. Went to look for beacons and found a very weak and fluttery beacon in and out of noise on.068, picked out various letters randomly: 7, G, W and Z but could not get a complete call-sign. Consulted the beacon list; W7GZ in DM locator! Back up to 110 passed through two weak cw qso’s in progress but did not stop find out more. Called cq on 110 and got a pile up of Americans, the first and loudest was N5WS from EL09, followed by stations in EN82, EM79, EM80 and a little later EM74. I am not 100% sure of the W7GZ beacon but I am as sure one can be without actually hearing a full and contiguous call sign. I normally record all my activities for post analysis but unfortunately in my haste, I plugged the audio lead into the ‘ear-piece’ socket on the cassette recorder and ended up with an hour of blank tape! A brief message to all the kind folk that have recently sent qsl cards both via the bureau and direct to me, I am out of cards at the moment but am in discussion with a qsl card printer regarding a new design. All cards will be 100% replied to in the coming weeks / month. Thanks and good dxing
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 11:50:16 (GMT/BST)
Can anyone provide a list of telnet numbers to access the DX cluster network both via the UK Packet network gateways and the internet? Direct replies appreciated 73 Peter
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 11:50:00 (GMT/BST)
"FH/TU5AX leaves Mayotte on july 8th for a few weeks due to his job. He will be again QRV only on 6 meters between august 16th to 29th, from a new location with a very good take off to the South and East. Then, he will definitivly leave Mayotte."
F8OP, Georges <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 10:42:37 (GMT/BST)
Märket Reef, OJo .... the group has arrived on Märket, and the 50 MHz antenna is in assembly. On the air operation will start probably around 12.00 UTC ... Calls OJoU and OJoVR ... the locator square is JP90 .... Good luck .... 73, "Zaba" OH1ZAA ......
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 10:26:24 (GMT/BST)
Hi Jimmy.. been trying..I think best oportunity for CA is 2300-2400? Pass ur phone number if you can. n6xq@ham-radio.com 73 GL Jack N6XQ
n6xq <n6xq@ham-radio.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 22:45:06 (GMT/BST)
W6JKV, Jimmy, a big thanks for your effort.
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 21:58:08 (GMT/BST)
any one wants to send message, do it now before I log off.. jimmy
jimmy w6jkv
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 21:10:14 (GMT/BST)
Howdy from vp2v...i broke down and will pay web charges... I put up 1/2 wave quad when arrived last sunday..power went out 4 hours a day...or more...;I just endured thinking villa has generator...did not..on thurs bought battery and charger...not easy. Power has not gone out after the purchase... Could not put up entire antenna and point to europe..proves I love europe...only put up 5 elements...have had 4 european openings Signals have been weak and openings to a geographical area are in a short time...poland ia always in...most interesting is that I have hugh qrn only when band opens...and it is not the tv stuff....noise is s5 which makes it tough... USA openings good...500 qso's todate... Countries include vp2v, kp2, kp4,zf, c6, yv, w, ve, ea, f, ct, g, gu, sp, oz, on, dl, pa, s57, ei, uj, and maybe i....I am still not reaaly knowledgeable on g countries... Openings are 1920 to 2200 gmt like clockwork...ho[pe to work all of you.....jimmy
g3wos <jimmyt@ausven.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 21:08:18 (GMT/BST)
Any idea of QSL address for UR5WN please?
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 20:32:11 (GMT/BST)
Hearing OX3VHF/b 50.045 de 8P9JM 50.095 beaming Europe & UK
Mario K2ZD <k2zd@arrl.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 19:38:22 (GMT/BST)
RE: Peter I think is FK78 - by the way congrat's
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@free.fr>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 17:57:51 (GMT/BST)
Last evenings with the good propagation to the Caribien and South America i wonder why the dx-stations like J87AB, VP2V/ ,YV1DIG and others using the same frequence around 50107 and 50110, please spreat out a bit and choose your own frequence. The 8P9 boys are a good example using constantly 50.095 . That is ok, but using 50107 or so makes unneccessary qrm for the dx-stations selves and for us. At my qth some hams east of me hearing and try to work vp2v/w6jkv and myself try to work YV1DIG. I think YV1DIG was aware of this and he qsy.d to 50102. 73...bert pa7mm
Bert PA7MM <berthollander@wxs.nl>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 17:19:48 (GMT/BST)
VP2V: Anyone got his square? 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 17:05:45 (GMT/BST)
QSL.NET is working now, at least for me, Freddie. - Nick, back in the UK, for now.
G3KOX 5B4FL <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 17:03:57 (GMT/BST)
Here is a streamed recording of Jimmy, VP2V/W6JKV last night into the UK! Needless to say, he is a lot stronger than when I worked him earlier! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 14:54:19 (GMT/BST)
Hi, anyone say why qsl.net is down?????? Are 2 days that is not possible go on this site.. Tk's in advance.
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@trstorino.it>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 13:46:19 (GMT/BST)
SM3JGG and SM3EQY goes to Svalbard to morrow 6:th of juli, and stays until 13:th of juli, with a large group of operators, who will use the call JW7M from Barentsburg JQ78CD and hopefully also from a nice IOTA island EU-063. Our plan is to aktivate 6m during our stay, frequenses will be 50.100 CW and 50.150 SSB. An FT-847 and a 3 el Cushcraft will be used. Barentsburg is about 30 km from the beacon JW7SIX on 50.047 and we will be running a keyer on 50.100 during the evenings.
Staffan SM3JGG <sm3jgg@algonet.se>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 11:06:13 (GMT/BST)
8P9HW: Just received card direct - mine only sent last week - thanks Tony. 73
peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 10:38:11 (GMT/BST)
please can someone send me the address of dl5bac. many thanks in advance,al gu7dhi
gu7dhi <gu7dhi@gtonline.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 09:50:55 (GMT/BST)
The OH1SIX (50.025/KP11QU) pattern is basically omni-directional. The small ripple has been lined up with the local environment for "maximum equality" in all directions. The coupling to aurora has been improved by reduction of the vertical pattern slicing, which has also improved the common scatter volume for meteorscatter. This has been achieved by lowering the radiating structure in order to get a new ground reflection pattern. Ground wave signals have dropped, but this has been partly compensated by reduction of the feeder cable loss. Aurora signals should be at least 6 dB stronger .... 73, "Zaba" OH1ZAA ......
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 09:09:47 (GMT/BST)
Re UK9AA: The chance to get UK into your log increased twice! Why? After the good deed of Udo, DK5YA , providing a transverter , another donation to UK9AA is going on. Peter, DJ6XV, handed over to Fedor a complete TRCV IC-726 (6m-band is included!). I brought this IC-726 with me to Kazakhstan and found a way to deliver this TRCV next week to Usbekistan. Fedor, UK9AA, who managed to arrange the opening of the magic band in UK, will also organize that another reliable operator (preferably the Clubstation in Tashkent) will qrv on 6m. Let us express many thanks to DJ6XV for this great donation on behalf of the whole "6m-family". I myself will go to Usbekistan within the next weeks and visit the 6m-operators there. A short notice I'll give to the UKSMG-side afterwards. Peter, UN7/DL4BBU; UKSMG-member #1825
Peter, UN7/DL4BBU <veba@kaznet.kz>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 08:06:24 (GMT/BST)
What an opening last night into caribean, VP2V/W6JKV 8P9BI YV1DIG in for short periods.. but very spotty, heard no BS from EU which is unusual, lots of MS bursts however
johan,on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 06:35:26 (GMT/BST)
Had a brief opening in zs6 last night from abt 1611 till 1641. Heard LA2AB ,SP4MPB and worked 3A2/OH2BC, EH6SA and I8LPR. The 3A2 station was also worked by ZS6WB and ZS6BTE.73 de Paul
Paul zs6pjs <zs6pjs@pixie.co.za>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 05:42:16 (GMT/BST)
What's the QTF of OH1SIX? I usually hear it during aurora, but it's not too strong.... Anyone know if GB3LER is still qrv on 50064? I used to use it as an aurora indicator, but haven't heard it for months.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja@libertysurf.no>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 01:44:21 (GMT/BST)
Didn't hear a thing here tonight of the caribeans, how strange condx can be with multihop Es .
Willem PA0HIP <wmorsink@casema.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 01:39:01 (GMT/BST)
Wow worked VP2V/JIMMY and YV1DIG both new ones, both on CW saw the spots on the WWW and went back up the hill at 2150z - XYL not pleased - goodnight, 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 00:22:59 (GMT/BST)
This has been a really wild day for us! First, Mario's FT100 blew up this afternoon, leaving mine for the only working rig for 6M left operational. Then, Mario's keyer blew up this evening. We are still operational, however. To ease the pain, the conditions here were absolutely wild. After we thought the opening to the U.S. had died out, we set up to wrk EU on CW, immediately wrking g4IGO,G4HBA,GW3YDX..then W's started calling and we went SSB again to the states. Over 200 QSO's in the log. Thanks one and all. We're still here and still at it. 73, Jim, K4BI/8P9BI & Mario, K2ZD/8P9JM
Jim, K4BI/8P9BI <n3ahi@ix.netcom.com>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 00:21:57 (GMT/BST)
Jimmy first heard in UK @ 21:15 and came up to reasonable strength @ 21:36 - still banging them through an hour later. Take a look at the great 6m presentation @ www.w6jkv.com ! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 00:06:45 (GMT/BST)
YV1DIG = FK60
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 23:28:08 (GMT/BST)
YV1DIG wkd this evening. Anyone know his QRA? Also pleased to work VP2V/W6JKV for country #136.
Peter G3ZSS <g3zss@6metres.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 23:23:02 (GMT/BST)
Today I installed new antennas at OH1SIX (KP11QU - 50.025). The feeder cable was shortened 50 meters, and coupling to Aurora and Auroral E has been improved. Also it should be a good indicator on meteor scatter at the 600 - 1500 km range. The new antenna is an OH1ZAA V-stack. More details will follow. Check it on MS this morning (and any other time later)..... Good luck.... 73, "Zaba" OH1ZAA (KP01RO).......
"Zaba" OH1ZAA <zaba@dlc.fi>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 23:07:29 (GMT/BST)
G4IGO and G4HBA request the grids of Jimmy VP2V, YV1DIG and 8P9BI all worked in 5 minutes aliitle while ago - cant har any more due to the S9 spogs from the QRO machine of G4UPS - wick turned up full!!!
Kn G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 22:58:39 (GMT/BST)
8P9JM worked 170 stations on SSB call areas W1,W2, W3,W4,W5,W8,W9,W0, VE1, VE3. 8P9BI now looking to UK & EU on 50.095 CW. 73 Mario 8P9JM (K2ZD)
Mario K2ZD <K2ZD@ARRL.NET>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 22:34:52 (GMT/BST)
Regarding operating in other EU countries whilst on holiday etc. The CEPT agreement between member states clearly says that you may only operate under "local licence conditions" anything else is UNLICENSED USE and can result in a prosecution in that state. In some countries such as the UK unlicensed use is a criminal act and can end up with you getting a criminal record. This record follows you around on holiday too! Passport controls mean immigration can and do check up on this. Not worth it if you want an easy life! Just imagine the XYL "oscillating" as you are put on the plane/train home no amount of damping resistance would stop her and you would not need a radio for her voice to be heard 2000 miles away!!
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 22:02:16 (GMT/BST)
Re: 3C. You might be looking the wrong way Alan. Maybe late-night 22:00 UTC+ for NA is much better. And if the ZD8-beacon is reported, you might have some prop aswell. And maybe you have to look at the southern hemisphere for propagation, the F2-season should start there again. GL
Peter, pa16
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 21:49:35 (GMT/BST)
Cluster down - VP2V/W6JKV heard 519 & faded into qsb 20.42
Kerry g0lcs <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 21:48:10 (GMT/BST)
From a cluster spot - ER6A qsl via ER1LW. The address I got was WIACHESLAV LYSY, PO BOX 112, CHISINAU, MD-2010, MOLDOVA. I've just sent to this address for 2m so good luck.
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 20:04:06 (GMT/BST)
I think I saw a request recently for the qsl info for ER6A I also now need this qsl info for a 2M contact via E's on SUN 73 de Norm
Norm G3NVO <norm@woodtech .demon.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 19:52:57 (GMT/BST)
Ref: I0JX's comments on illegal foreign operations, the problem is that whilst local operators sit listening to the DX, and slowly negotiating with the license authorities, some foreigner arrives, flouts all the rules, and puts the negotiations in jeopardy. Is this not purely selfish, ruining the chances of patient amateurs to get a permanent allocation, just for the pleasure of working a huge pileup, and then sending out cards that are not valid for any awards? Please if you are going on holiday, check whether you are allowed to use 6m in that country. It would be rude and thoughtless not to do so, and may lead to that country not getting permission for 6.
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 18:30:36 (GMT/BST)
The UKSMG has added the following words to the 'Operating Code of Practice': "FREQUENCY CONFLICTS: With the quickly shifting propagation as regularly encountered on 6m, it is quite possible that two stations who have been occupying a frequency for several hours running pile-ups without hearing each other, to suddenly find themselves in a clash. In these circumstances, operators should mutually resolve the situation as quickly as possible to avoid conflict. It should always be remembered that no individual operator 'owns a frequency', even if you have occupied a frequency for several hours." - It is also with great pleasure that the UKSMG welcomes another formal supporter of the 6m 'Operating Code of Practice', namely LABRE/SP - Paulista's Amateur Radio Federation in Brazil to join the other five existing supporters. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 17:44:38 (GMT/BST)
3C: It is still incredibly quiet down here with only a trace of Eu videos and no DX for weeks now. Will the Es come south soon??
Alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 16:41:54 (GMT/BST)
Tony , I0JX just said something very good. So Europe let's focus on more new countries.... HA???? I think the last country in Europe to go for. Good to see UK9AA might show up soon. Best regards and 73,
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 15:07:20 (GMT/BST)
Military in-band. There seems to be quite a lot of UK military use of 50MHz FM with tone sq & data also. Often heard here in Cornwall when they are playing games on the moors. Have also heard aircraft and mobiles. Could be worse - they could be on .110 - then we really would have to s p r e a d o u t ! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 15:07:08 (GMT/BST)
9M6BAA (March 2000 operation): Direct QSLs will be going out next week. Sorry for the delay, hope you think the nice card was worth waiting for. 73 Peter G4MJS/9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 15:02:35 (GMT/BST)
Udo, thanks for your VFB work on the UK9AA 6m project!!! 73- Mike VE9AA (what a nice call UK9AA has, hee hee)
Mike VE9AA 6m crazy man <ve9aa@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 14:35:08 (GMT/BST)
To Peter, PA16: about Video carrier 48.242MHz from east that you mention, in my observations seem to coming from somewhere in Turkey.... 73' Ciao
Dan, IK1EGC <dgattoli@to.alespazio.it>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 14:16:23 (GMT/BST)
Good news! Both the transverter and the 25 watts power module I`ve sent to Fedor, UK9AA, reached him today save in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He will be QRV pretty soon as the first UK9 on six meters. Keep your fingers crossed for some good prop to the east! 73 de
Udo, DK5YA <ulang@main-echo.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 14:14:36 (GMT/BST)
Hi all, during the NFD weekend I heard an American aircraft with the callsign Lollipop firing hellfire missiles at a target which was laser designated. I heard the ground station at different signal strength to the aircraft. I presumed it was USAF based in Germany as we were beamed on Germany. Is this normal for them to use 51.4 MHz ? 73s Darren G4VTQ
Darren G4VTQ <info@msars.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 13:54:13 (GMT/BST)
8P9JM QSL via K2ZD
Mario K2ZD <K2ZD@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 13:25:28 (GMT/BST)
About the "nerves" that some seem to have regarding foreigners' operations in their country, such as 3A/xxx, SV/xxx, EA/xxx, etc. Difficult to understand why some insist so much in alerting people about (allegedly) illegal operations (e.g. look at the repeated announcements of SV hams on the packetcluster). First of all, if the operation is really illegal, that is problem of the operator who risks to get a ticket or something worse, not our problem (we may just happen to have one non-valid QSL more). Secondly they give the (hopefully wrong) impression that they do not like people "invading" their country. If our country is (or is pushing to become) part of the EU, we must get used to treat all EU citizens the same way as nationals.
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 13:15:43 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone know the origin of the 48.242 Channel E2 signal from the east (definitly not Eu) ? It is very wobbly and rifting +/- 1 KHz. Signal was up to S9, with weak inband video, no detection on my tv.
Peter,pa16
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 12:58:12 (GMT/BST)
Can anyone inform me of qsl address of 8P9JM, help much appreciated.
Brian / G3SYC <brian@gee3syc.freeserve.co.uk>
Pontefract, W. Yorkshire EnglandC - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 10:07:09 (GMT/BST)
3A/OH1RY told me last evening on 12m, " we have all the paperwork, permits, permissions etc, to operate on six with our 3A/OH calls" and there's "no problem with 3A/OH for 6m DXCC". Guess this ends any "nerves" some seemed to be having hi!
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 08:48:43 (GMT/BST)
Good qsl day today.VP8CMT and 8P9HW both came this morning.Also card for KP4A returned as wrong address does anyone have the correct one?Keith has been in the UK and has been staying only 6km from my home!We could have exchanged cards personally had we known.73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 08:03:34 (GMT/BST)
Came home, shitched on, checked 205, 1 call, 3A/OH2BC worked for #133. Then switched off and minded the visitors. Thanks for this great ES-season.
Peter, pa16
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 08:02:12 (GMT/BST)
What a (short) night, VP2V/W6JKV 8P9BI PZ5RA YV1DIG all heard, the 8P peaked 599 at one moment. No US/VE heard
johan,on4ant <on4ant@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 06:28:39 (GMT/BST)
G5RV: GRHS, In the midst of maddness A Call that WILL NOT be forgotten.
David G8GXP <g8gxp@g8gxp.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 23:59:55 (GMT/BST)
just saw message via uk cluster. lou varney G5RV became silent key 28th june 2000.i thought some of our more distant ops would like to know,as there must be a million miles of wire antennas out there that owe themselves to lous idea.73
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 23:30:57 (GMT/BST)
Mario & I a just now winding down from another incredible opening to Europe. 2hrs 19min duration, 86 QSO's in the following countries; SP,DL,9H,OK,ON,EH,S5,LX,SM,I,F.Many thanks to all who worked 8P9BI during this one. QSL route for me is via K4BI. My observations pretty much mirror those of Mario, K2ZD/8P9JM except that early on, signals seemed stronger. We again thank all who come on frequency to work us. We are QRV here in Barbados until this coming Sunday, July 9. 73 to all, Jim, 8P9BI/K4BI
Jim Holt, K4BI/8P9BI <n3ahi@ix.netcom.com>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 23:24:59 (GMT/BST)
Hi friends. Concerning the mentioned problems on 6m: we have a number of new operators who have a VHF-licenceand at once (with the spec. 6m licence) they operate 'HF'. They have no DX-experience what so ever nor have some of them our club publication nor '6 news'. Last sunday two of the made ATV on 50.106 MHz....! I told them, that such transmission are not allowed within the CW-portion, but they didn't care. We will have to talk with them, but believe me, its a hard job. 73 Pierre HB9QQ
Pierre HB9QQ <pasteur@bluewin.ch>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 22:09:50 (GMT/BST)
8P9BI is now the operator on 50.095. Please no locators only signal reports. All signals are very weak and deep QSB. We want to work as many as possible. 8P9BI QSL via K4BI. Thanks DE 8P9JM
Mario 8P9JM <k2zd@arrl.net>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 21:17:34 (GMT/BST)
Today I loved the PostWoman (PW) even a little more: She brought me the EY8MM card. 4 out of 7 since May 15th. Not bad at all! OX2K, J87AB and the 3A's to go. Last night was just 20 min. horizontal polarised (sleep) and got the telephone call to alert me for VP2V/W6JKV. Heard him only partial. 8P9JM was strong and is a good and keen operator. Stayed up for a hour but no VP2V anymore. Jimmy arange some propagation tonight please to get the well known "JKV" performance like you did from VP2E? 73>
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 20:34:59 (GMT/BST)
Re contests - thanks, Dennis. Anyone with definite information about different countries' rules with respect to this could email me direct (don't post here) and I'll compile a list. 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 19:30:57 (GMT/BST)
This afternoon very happy to work 3A/OH2BC on CW 599 (yes CW!) and then 3A2MW a little later (and weaker) on SSB. Thanks to all and especially to 3A licensing authority!! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 19:13:19 (GMT/BST)
Concerning contesters in the dx window...any PA contesting in the dx window last weekend has not been following the rules of our contest....no inside EU QSO's in dx window allowed......just for your info...
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 18:37:55 (GMT/BST)
A couple of words about the weekend's contest & the DX window. There was no IARU-organised contest this weekend, what you heard/worked were stations from different countries participating in their own (or perhaps each others') country contests. So there's no IARU policeman / adjudicator you can write to on this one. What you can do is to encourage *your* country's contest managers to incorporate (and enforce) rules about avoiding the DX window into their contests. It won't necessarily happen quickly, but that's the only way. The RSGB rules need tightening up here, I'll be seeing about it. 73 Peter G4MJS
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 18:23:48 (GMT/BST)
RX ZD9BV QSL via W4FRU.
Chris <zzz@xs4all.nl>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 16:58:47 (GMT/BST)
Received today ZD9BV card and 2 days before UN7QX and ZP6CW - need again EK6AD wkd 06/99 and in order PY0FF / D3SAF / ZD7VC / FY/F5KEE / C31HK / J87AB / 8P9HW
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@free.fr>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 16:08:10 (GMT/BST)
Happy to work 3a2mw yesterday for #100!! Signal was only 52, at the same time 3a/oh2bc was 59+++ on cw. Also happy to receive cards from fr5dn,zd7vc and fh/tu5ax.Very nice e- skip this year. www.qsl.net/pe1gnp
Jan pe1gnp <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 15:55:21 (GMT/BST)
For the Europeans, don't forget to listen for my beacon on 50.097 an email to the email address with the details only on the header should come out on my GSM phone and I can go home to come up on 6m. 73
Ross 4W6UN <4w6un@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 08:42:22 (GMT/BST)
Peter, G3IBI, according to the latest OPDX special Bulletin, (attached to bull#468 for subscribers) the OH boys in 3A, will be using their own calls on 6m. I cant imagine for a minute, such a high profile team doing anything other than following local instructions. Nothing happens down there without permission, or if it does its stopped very quickly! Congrats to Mario in 8P for his great QSO rate into EU last night, peaking 589 here at times. Heard Jimmy briefly on 110 around 2230z, but the endless CQDX machine from Europe put paid to any attempt at a QSO.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 08:39:56 (GMT/BST)
RE: qrm in DX-window. I know there is something to complain about, with some stations being really wide and operating inside the DX-window, but give it some time. This was the first contest with the band being really wide open for 2 days and stations spread all the way up to 50.350 (during the first contests they all were between .110 and .200). The same contest last year showed far more stations inside the DX-window than this year, so the message is gradually getting through. Give it 1 to 2 more years and it will be common practice to stay above .130. For cw users: let's get rid of the beacons above 50.070 to give us some extra space. If there are some 10 or so TV-stations booming in there is absolutely nowhere to go but between .100 and .110.
Peter, PA1SIX
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 07:42:42 (GMT/BST)
Correct me if I am wrong please but I thought that the 3A 6 meter 10 day permit was for residents ONLY . What is the legal status of 3A/OHXXX operations ? PS Not a peep from 8P here in IO90 last night - funny old band isn't it !! 73 , Peter
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 07:42:10 (GMT/BST)
Hello there. Last weekend we (LY1KAT/p) where in KO23DX square. We have made 420 QSOs on SIX (with only 110 on Saturday afternoon). QSL cards you can send via the bureau or for fast exchange to my address : R.Vaicius, P.O.Box 1029, Vilnius 2000, Lithuania. Many thanks to all who have worked us - this was the only pleasure for us because weather conditions where bad : often rain, about +10 degrees at the night time so life in the tents was not very sweet. Best 73 and I hope to meet you again on the band. Remi LY2MW UKSMG#1920
Remi LY2MW <r.vaicius@omnitel.net>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 07:24:11 (GMT/BST)
If you want it for sure you can send him a e-mail. oh2bc@sral.fi
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 01:10:08 (GMT/BST)
Address of OH2BC LEINO KARI - BERGSTAD - 02400 KIRKKONUMMI This address was updated 06-06-00 in the OH-CALLBOOK
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 01:04:54 (GMT/BST)
Need a socket (even damaged) for a 4cx-1000/4cx-1500 valve SK-800, one with screen bypass capacitor blown would suit. I need a few porclean support insulators from same. Can anybody pse hlp, hope its ok to post this msg. here Charles,
Charles Coughlan EI5FK <chas@indigo.ie>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 00:43:34 (GMT/BST)
5B4FL was 5/9++ here last night at 12:15 local. OD5SIX beacon same! VK's in the morning now we are all back at QRL??
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 00:37:04 (GMT/BST)
De 8P9JM Opening started at 2111 and ended at 2242 We worked 66 stations in the following countries: W, SP,PA,P4,DL,G,S5,GM,VE,OZ,OM,SM,GW. We could have worked more stations if grid squares were omitted in reports. Signals were very weak, much QSB and many stations calling out of turn which made it tough. Glad to work many friends and familar callsigns. Jimmy K4BI (8P9BI and I thank all for your cooperation. 73 De Mario 8P9JM
Mario K2ZD 8P9JM <k2zd@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:52:14 (GMT/BST)
OH2BC address on Buckmaster, BUT is that the qsl route???
David MM0AMW <mm0amw@dgillies.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:35:11 (GMT/BST)
JW5RIA grid: KQ26 on Hopen Island, QSL to Erling goes via HC LA5RIA
PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:21:17 (GMT/BST)
Anybody know the locator grid-square of JW5RIA?? 73
Magnus SM6WET <sm6wet@zeta.telenordia.se>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:14:48 (GMT/BST)
VP2V/W6JKV. I managed to work Jimmy this evening in CW at 21.20 UTC. We had a brief opening. Came out of the blue! 73's and GOOD DX Johan
PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:14:01 (GMT/BST)
Anyone got an Electronic keyer going spare they would be willing to sell me, memory not essential but would be nice
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:13:37 (GMT/BST)
Mail from Mario, 8P9JM (K2ZD): "We will be running a beacon on 50.095 and listening on 28.885. We plan to operate split and I am an avid CW operator so this should improve your chances. The rigs are (2) FT-100's and we will be up-grading the antenna to a 5 element M2 at 60 feet. We are supposed to have access to the WEB so we will be checking into the UKSMG Web site. We are there for 50 mhz as the first priority and the HF bands when 50 mhz and all indications are gone." Brilliant working him last night, always managed to miss every 8P opening since '89! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 23:02:17 (GMT/BST)
Anyone say what is the email address of HB0/K8ZB Joachim??? Best 73's in advance..
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@amsat.org>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 22:49:49 (GMT/BST)
Found OH2BC adress: Kari Leino, Sorvalampi, SF-02740 Espoo. Not 100% sure it's a valid one. Got it from the 1996 call book. Good luck,
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 18:40:14 (GMT/BST)
Looking for an update on the VP2V/W6JKV trip please, anyone know if he has repaired his amp? Just not got propagation? Found the "all-inclusive" too good, or what!? Only seen one spot into EU in a week and not many more into NA, this is almost unheard of for a "jimmy trip". Whats the latest?! (Steve K1SG pse send me your email, looking for your ad)
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 17:20:03 (GMT/BST)
Hi, No "3A" event in JA, but I just enjoyed to work into W6/W7 again at 0449-0700z today. One remarkable comment about today's N. American Es condition was VERY STRONG SIGNAL which I have never experienced in the past. KG6KH and N6XQ in southern California (DM12) were 20dB to 40dB over S9!! by Es. This strong Californian signal was since the peak F2 condition of the last cycle. Best regards,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 16:26:46 (GMT/BST)
Can someone get the QSL adresses of all the 3A's here on the announcement page? I got 3A2MW: Franco Lucioni, P.O. Box 2, 98000 Monaco, Monaco. Need the one for 3A/OH2BC. Not at the clusters neither at QRZ.COM. Thanks in advance,
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 15:19:48 (GMT/BST)
Bingo today - new 1 4 me: ER6A/p - Anybody knows the QSL routine for this station? Buro/direct? $/IRC?? 73 Magnus
Magnus SM6WET <sm6wet@zeta.telenordia.se>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 14:21:00 (GMT/BST)
(2 July 00/ 1300 hrs. UTC) On 26 July, I will be activating a VERY RARE grid square here in the U.S.....FM 02 from Fort Sumter in Charleston (South Carolina) Harbour. Set up should be around 1600 hrs.UTC. & I will monitor/call on 50.110 & 50.125. My I.D. will be; N2NEH/port.4 Fort Sumter...confirmation will be my UKSMG membership number(1922). In the words of the Dave Clark Five, "catch me if you can!" Chris N2NEH
Chris (N2NEH) <n2neh@arrl.net>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 13:56:17 (GMT/BST)
CONTEST!!! Well, I like contesting, no matter what band. But it seems that with all the effort of the UKSMG and others we did a good job over the years. Many stations contesting now. And apart to the lack of respect for the DX window stations need to be broadbanded and VERY dirty to get qrv in this contest. As I reported to a 4N he reported that conditions are so good!!! Even on my Tektronix spectrum analyser I've seen stations broad as 100 kHz. So another challence for the group. Let's write the IARU to get the contesters above .190! This sort out the problem with the EH's and gives the F's and others also a fair chance. I reported often stations at the cluster who were contesting in the DX window. Also asked them to QSY. And I really don't mind to be called a "COP" "Policeman" or ********. I hope we can solve this BIG problem before the next IARU contest. As far as my mood is now: Burn the logs of this IARU 6 mtrs contest. CU all after the contest,
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 13:03:51 (GMT/BST)
David, G3FPQ heard VK6JK CQing this morning at 09:50 and G4CBW heard him a couple of days ago - so listen out! Who will be the first to work him? Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 11:39:18 (GMT/BST)
Ah good some positive responses from EA6VQ, he has an excellent point re bandwidth available in other countries. Sergio, IK0FTA has posted some excellent suggestions. You see unless we "announce" our ideas no one will ever be able to discuss them. All I want to do through my recent postings is make people think round certain problems instead of moan or whine at or about them or even worse brush them to one side. My intentions are for us as a "responsible" group of people to come up with solutions that would benefit the majority and not as some correspondants have suggested, ways to make 6m fit round their personal lifestyles. If you cannot find 2 minutes to tune the band then you are going to miss an awful lot! I should point out that I am not one of these glued to the radio 16 hours a day....I bet I sit in front of it and the PC far less than most! See you somewhere on 6m John
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 11:37:21 (GMT/BST)
Why don't we get rid of the contests on six instead of the DX window?
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 10:59:41 (GMT/BST)
I thought this was an announcement page rather than a discussion forum.....I don't want to get into the discussion of limmiting the QRGs for contests, but I want to remaind you (lucky guys) that in Spain and other countries we can only operate from 50.000 to 50.200
Gabriel EA6VQ <ea6vq@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 09:45:05 (GMT/BST)
Contest in dx windows? Dear OM's, here are a few lines to be considered as our contribution to the on going discussion. The problem of contest traffic in the 50 MHz DX window has been already discussed in Italy. As result, since 1998 frequencies below 50150 have been precluded for use during all 50 MHz competitions in Italy. This resolution arrived after some public discussions. The selected approach has been recently summarized in a paper, which is currently proposed for publication in one of the next issues of Six News. The paper is titled " How to "discourage" the use of intercontinental window 50.100 - 50.130 for continental QSO's?". The paper has been translated in French, Dutch, Spanish and Greek by F8OP, PE1MHO/PE1OQX, EA7KW, SV5BYR. It is currently available, in English, on the URL: www.sixitalia.org\articoli\how_to.htm and you are mostly welcome to give a look to it. As you can imagine, the use of the DX window for contesting in UK is having an impact on all the European DX traffic, and we would glad if a similar approach will be adopted also in UK. Therefore, should you be in favor of the proposed ideas, feel free to discuss them, and to disseminate. Tnx and cu on 6m!
Sergio, ik0fta <ik0fta@sixitalia.org>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 09:21:57 (GMT/BST)
Why not introduce contesting rules to say contest QSO's above 50.250MHz only.The suggested DX portion of 6m is then less splattered leaving those stations with a still tuneable VFO to enjoy 50.08 to 50.230 and those with apparent Xtal control on 50.110 to do the same if so required ?
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 01:36:17 (GMT/BST)
John, I think you hit on a key point. Yes, those who sponsor these contests have some limited responsibility in this matter. I understand their desire to stay out of a political broil. Maybe a simple solution is a "bit" stronger language re: 50 MHz policy. After all, I can't believe it is their desire to destroy these most useful "agreements". More than ever IMHO we need the support of these sponsors. Best Regards...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 01:11:54 (GMT/BST)
John G0EVT, Personally I found the band busy and yes DX stations would have to have been tuning high to call CQ and be heard.I found several double hop signals above 50.250 quite easy to hear and work. I cannot except that it is fair to compare opinions during a major contest weekend. HF bands suffer just the same during CQWW etc. I still cannot understand how any operator can say that several DX stations calling on one single frequency can cause less chaos than the same stations calling on quiet freqs between 50.08 and 50.230 (contest weekends excepted). You cannot get 50 gallons into a 10 gallon hat! Though some still try!!
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 00:54:00 (GMT/BST)
I used the term 'policemen' as it has been used by others and we all know what we mean. However, you are quite right Bob. Sorry. We can't blame other countries all the time though, at one time today there was a G3 cw contest station on .108 and one on .113. What's their excuse? Did they know/care - I doubt it. The only way to stop this is in the contest rules. As G4HBA observed, I also have a life outside radio and can't devote all my time to tuning the band and .110 is excellent to monitor dx activity.
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 00:49:33 (GMT/BST)
Respectful request to all to turn the term POLICEMEN, FREQUENCY COPS, etc. into CONTRIBUTORS if done respectfully. Let's not forget that it is only peer pressure that binds gentlemen's agreements. I strongly suggest we all get involved and stay involved or we will lose what little ground we have gained. We have come a long way and we still have a long way to go. PSE get involved and don't just sit on your butt and complain!!! I hope to work some of you through the steadily growing attack on our calling frequencies and DX window... Vy Best 73...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 00:21:04 (GMT/BST)
I feel we either have to get ALL contest adjudicators to disallow QSO's made in the window, or give up the idea of a DX window. All we seem to do is create a nice clear window for certain SE-European stations to splatter 20 KHz. I think education has to be the key, I had to tell one YU ( I think) in th UKSMG contest that inter-EU QSOs were not allowed in the window. He was a club member, and was in the contest, but this rule had escaped him. I think he wondered why no-one was calling him! Who organizes/adjudicates this last contest? Perhaps UKSMG ought to intercede, and see if we can get the rules changed for the future.
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 00:13:31 (GMT/BST)
John G0JJL - well you got your wish today. Contest stations all over 6m SSB and CW, including G stations. If any dx did come on the band it would have struggled to find a clear spot and I would have struggled to find it. You are entitled to your opinion, like everyone else, but frankly my vote goes for .110 and the policemen - it's less chaotic.
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 21:55:19 (GMT/BST)
3A "who's First Who's First Jesus does it really Matter !
Bob G7BXS <g7bxs@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 21:30:36 (GMT/BST)
It sure is a magic and tragic band! This was my day: Left at 4.30Z from Amsterdam airport with a small qrl Cessna 421 airplane to London Soho. TRAGIC..Saw all the DX spots at the Telnet DX clusters about 3A...**** (sri WOS) What a bad day...I knew it and could predict it. So QRL must go on and feld very bad the day. Arrived back at home at 16.30Z. Said "hello" to XYL and get in the shack while XYL is complaining. Heard PA0COR working 3A2MW but nothing here. Only a lot of statics and rain I saw earlier in the plain... And than....Suddenly 3A2MW at S3...Called him, released the mike and at S7 3A2MW brought me the 7th new country this year. Aint it magic? 73's from a "happy">
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 21:30:28 (GMT/BST)
Considering the number of stations on in EU I though .110 is quite quiet. There have been lots of G stations on .110 and I've heard several EU non contest stations complaining. Problem is (like in the UKSMG contest) those NOT in the contest use the DX window to chat - (less contest QRM)!!! 73[still chasing 3A]
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 21:29:38 (GMT/BST)
and there was me thinking the dx window was closed for the day.did someone make special arrangements . i think the iaru need to look at the rules again and go by the uksmg idea of honouring the bandplan,not everybody wants to work in a contest and we need the window open in case a rare area comes in,openings can be few and short and at any time , on any day including today.in other words ALL CONTESTS ABOVE 50.130 AND THATS IT.
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 20:38:49 (GMT/BST)
As G7BUR says 3A turned into PH1 but quite a few G's etc thought they were working the 3A...if you called in at around 18:35sh onwardson 50.220 I would be tempted to call another 3A at a later date just in case! Possibly G1SWH and QSO's later worked the other station
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 20:18:34 (GMT/BST)
Heard YZ1AU very fast CW 50.104 @ 1654 UTC. Attempted QSO but speed was too great once the QSB set in. Can anyone find out if he heard me 1 July 1654 UT? QSO is considered INCOMPLETE here in FN43 (New Hampshire) :-(
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 20:12:13 (GMT/BST)
MAGIC BAND it certanly is. 3A2 turned into PH1. Now that's what I call MAGIC.
Graham G7BUR
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 19:37:27 (GMT/BST)
Thanks to Jamal A61AO for his kind invitation for his well equipt shack. It cause approx. 100 QSO's on 6m (mostly CW). QSL goes to his manager N1DG. No more operation planned during my stay. 73 from Dubai UAE
Nodir EY8MM/A6 <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 18:46:57 (GMT/BST)
Just wrkd 3A2MW at 17.34z,could I be 1st GW ????? A bit late in the day tho !!! 73 gd dx
Jamie GW7SMv <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 18:43:26 (GMT/BST)
Why can't contests be held above 150 ???? Heared a YU1 tonight contesting on 117 and he was so wide that he QRM-ed all over 110 .... hope that no DX was calling at that time? The "CQ & QSY 110" on the side of this page is a very good idea! Now lest work on this contest thing to keep 110 clear! By the way: it was not that hard after all to get that 3A... seen their geographical situation ...
Frank, ON9CFB <on9cfb@amsat.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 18:33:38 (GMT/BST)
Update from Dick, K5AND: "Hi Chris... Just spoke to Jimmy on the phone a few minutes ago. I was trying to help him fix his amp over the phone. Sounds like it took a couple of hard knocks in shipping as he has a couple of loose wires in the rf compartment and the loading cap was damaged slightly. He thinks he'll have it on the air in an hour or so. He was not able to put up the big ant as it won't clear the roof; so he had to put up half of it. He has 5 el on a 20" boom up and running. He worked about a 100 US stations yesterday. That's all I know for now."
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 14:16:39 (GMT/BST)
Yet another new one (3A2MW @ 10.45utc)! This is certainly a better year then 1999 !
Enno, PA5EA <cw@dx.nl>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 13:35:34 (GMT/BST)
Listen to 8 minutes of Europe's last new 6m country starting at 11.57ish 3A2MW into the UK this morning! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 13:18:53 (GMT/BST)
Wkd 3A2MW on 50.210 at 10:46 UTC..any ON earlier..then finally FIRST....after me ON4KST..hrd PA7MM wkg b4 me.. 73's..Paul..
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 12:14:22 (GMT/BST)
I'm sure that G3WOS was the 1st G to work 3A Well done, 59 here also :-)
G4ICD <equinox@iTl.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 12:13:40 (GMT/BST)
Any G work 3A before 3A2MW @ 11:05? Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 12:10:03 (GMT/BST)
My 2nd 3A QSO with 3A2ARM was on the 0825 UTC which is probably not the first ever (?) but surely the 1st SV-3A. So I will open the beers anyway and hope for the better...
Nick, SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 11:57:46 (GMT/BST)
I had my first 3A contact with 3A/OH1RY at 0809 UTC on 50205 this morning, and I was told that it was the very first ever QSO from Monaco on 6m. I wonder if there is any claim for an earlier QSO before I open the beers. (at least PY5CC was not the first for a change!!)
Nick, SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 11:45:21 (GMT/BST)
Because the page was so big this month (260k bytes!) I have archived June earlier than usual. You can get to back copies by clicking the hyperlink above. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 11:15:11 (GMT/BST)
8P9JM (K2ZD) and 8P9BI (K4BI) 50 Mhz operation will be active from 2000 hours July 1st through July 9th at the 8P9Z Contest Station. Beacon on 50.095 8P9JM and monitoring 28.885. Scheduled to have Internet access and will post openings on www.uksmg.org. Rigs are FT-100's to a 3 element yagi at 60 feet which will be replaced by a 5 element M2 on Sunday. Hope to work you all. Mario K2ZD 8P9JM
Mario K2ZD <k2zd@arrl.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 10:20:16 (GMT/BST)
Just a reminder.....! I have received the following from A.R.M.:- For a short period only (1st to 10 of July 2000) all amateurs of Monaco will use the 50 MHz band (50.2 to 51.2 MHz). This permission is done for testing only. For a permanent authorisation, let's be patient."
David Butler G4ASR <g4asr@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 09:59:53 (GMT/BST)
Oh, also fingers crossed, I plan to go back to the Falklands in March next year to reactivate VP8DBL! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 09:29:38 (GMT/BST)
Great news! I am now the proud owner of a shiny new callsign, ZD8SIX! I have also booked my RAF flight to Ascension on Monday 30 Oct 2000. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 09:15:03 (GMT/BST)
Spoke with Martti 3A/OH2BH last night he said quote "Saturdays 6m activity will be VERY LOW KEY, things will get going Sunday when the beam arrives."
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 07:36:58 (GMT/BST)
LU2EG Alberto. Thank you for finding a polite way to say what we all know. In any country there will always be the few who think that the rules or not for them. We can only change this by example. (I expect some e-mails from those who say I am crazy - the usual ones who are less polite on this page!!)I hope to hear you again soon. 73
peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 06:55:43 (GMT/BST)
Hi all, Fantastic multi-hop Es to the US and VE today. At first, found WA6JRA at 2320z, and worked KA9CFD in EN40/IL with RST559 shortly later at 2333z on 30/6. The distance to Jay is calculated over 10,000km!! The propagation should be the first Es to W9, but W9 is since F2 in 1989. Then W5/W6/W0/VE7 were worked or heard at least until 0430z on 01/7. 2-stacked array seems to be working well not only for F2 long-path but for a long-haul multi-hop Es. Looking for Europe this evening (07-11z). FB DX on Six,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 06:06:22 (GMT/BST)
I agree totally with Peter PA2VST.I worked John Webster 8P6JW with my old call G6ZTU on the 13/12/89 and he was 40db over S9 for about 2hrs.I had a 5 ele tonna at 6m agl some very lossy coax and a very deaf rig.I only got the QSL recently as I never bothered back then.I really hope that we get a couple of 89 type F2 openings this autumn (fall for non G ops hi)just so the people who have come on 6m recently get the chance to experience them.The first thing I used to hear was the the ZD8VHF beacon ahh those were the days!GL and 73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 03:55:49 (GMT/BST)
What are the DATES for the Carribean tour please? Still need V2, 8P, V44(worked twice, no QSL's!). Not much of Carribean seems to be active in the summer time except ZF, CO & KP4. VERY LOW activity, so much of this area still needed on 6m! 73- Mike VE9AA
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 02:50:49 (GMT/BST)
Yes I agree the logo on this page makes sense...however the problem with this technique is that not many people do QSY ! Hence the problems. Years ago I was in a school concert and we had to learn a song that says it all about wanting others to follow the rules..."Sail your dream boat" That is what wanting people to QSY is...a dream!
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 01:32:04 (GMT/BST)
Welcome to the UKSMG Announcement Page! We hope that you enjoy this announcement and chat page. Just click on the e-mail address to send a personal reply to an announcement or post a message if you think others will be interested!
Chris Gare, G3WOS <chris(at)uksmg.org>
- Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 12:57:19 (BST)

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