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October 2000

I looked up 5R8DA in QRZ and Buckmaster. Two entirely different addresses. Anyone know the correct address? TNX!
Bob, VE1YX <cathie.billings@ns.sympatico.ca>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:23:42 (GMT/BST)

Great day on six today. Qsos with FR5DN, FR1AN, FR1GZ, 5R8DA, 7Q7RM, EH9IB, Z22JE, as well as 46 Eu qsos 31/10 Sunday, 28/10 lots of fun. About 200 qsos in many parts of Eu.from EI to YO and 9A. TNX TO ALL!
Bob, ve1yx <cathie.billings@ns.sympatico.ca>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:20:15 (GMT/BST)

8R1/W7XU came up on .885 ~ 2215. He just arrived in his quarters and only QRV on 10m at the moment but making all haste to get on 6. Early ops may be with dipole
Herb, W3BO <w3bo@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 22:23:43 (GMT/BST)

What an awful day! I'm back home after sitting in the departure lounge all day! Flight cancelled by RAF with a further 24 hour delay due to technical problems on the plane. Am seriously reconsidering the trip as there is no guarantee the flight will leave tomorrow afternoon either. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:50:54 (GMT/BST)

Re: Ken I just find info on Buckmaster's Ham call server - TU2MA Toure is in Abidjan and his locator is IJ75xh ! Why he send in CW yesterday JJ25oa ?? pirate !! I don't know hi ! I hope no (it's my grid #619)- 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:28:18 (GMT/BST)

Re: Ken tks I got him in past and also TU4DH (IJ77lq) in Bouake but the capital Abidjan is in IJ75 - looking for QTH and I'll put here the result - 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:20:45 (GMT/BST)

All the evening I was looking for Chris/G3WOS in ZD8 area.Did somebody know more about ? ... 73's de
Adrian - YO4FRJ <aa1@fx.ro>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:10:45 (GMT/BST)

ZD8KW at 12.46 today s-5 to s-7, Beacons heard, 3C5I, ZD8VHF TR0A, W1RA, 2nd day recently that ZS and USA were here at same time. 73's to all. Charles EI5FK
EI5FK <chas@indigo.ie>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:07:15 (GMT/BST)

Good to hear TR8CA again after an absence of 8 years!! Country 74 this year. Also heard VE1YX and VE1IN two hours later. So has the F2 propagation finally got to North Yorkshire. Some wonderful spots have been reported so guess I must switch the rx more often now. That has to be what it is all about. Hi. 73.....David in Harrogate (IO93).
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 19:47:03 (GMT/BST)

Eric - TU2OJ was in IJ76ad in 1991
Ken G4IGO <g4igo:freeuk.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 19:46:53 (GMT/BST)

Anyone out there with the expertise to convert a Heathkit tuner model FM4U 9, now in kit form, (circa 1964) from fm 88-108 mHz to 50-52 cw coverage. It should be straight forward but I'm a little behind with the theory !!. Circuit drawings etc. all available. HELP!!
Peter MM1EOH <pete@leybourne.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 19:17:54 (GMT/BST)

Hello ! Yesterday wkd TU2MA first for his locator JJ24oa was new for me ... Please look on the World grid locator Atlas !!! He send a wet point on Nigeria coast ??? Anybody know the right grid ? please ! Worked yesterday and today #138 #139 with 9E1C and E30TA arround same time 1300Z, in morning was full of video but nil here (IN87pr) 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 18:57:20 (GMT/BST)

Hi Peter/BCG-p and others. FB on your comments, made me laugh, and think of database's and contests, but that's another story. I listened to the FY pile up, heard one guy call and call and call. Called on the DX, even though he was listening 5up, called over QSOs, called over the DX indicating he was "5 up" Thank god i didn't need FY, but there was a huge amount of people who still did/do. As to the QRM station, he finally worked the DX, and asked "whats your callsign...." Makes you cringe, doesn't it. Here's looking to some more greate conditions... 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 18:29:27 (GMT/BST)

oh dear looks like t88ba made typo error, he has an ft840 & ft1000 and not as he first said an 847,but they still need repair,he said there is a spare 100 feet tower he can put a 6m yagi on though, but has no 6m radio unfortunately , being it isnt an ft847. he would give 6m a go if he could find some transmitting eqpt,anyone got a cheap transverter to sell me and ill send it out to him ?[or you could send youreself].bill is 63 and had stomach cancer a while ago,so he isnt a spritely young lad!!. the man is willing , all he needs is some gear,e mail him if you like cacciatore@lineone.net 73 .
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 17:31:07 (GMT/BST)

HV5PUL, the ham station from the Pontifical Lateran University sited in Vatican City State , will be operated on 9 and 10 november, 8.00 - 17.00 UTC.Rig IC-706 + 5 elem. yagy. We hope in F2! 73 Luca IW0DJB.
Luca HV5PUL <puladmin@librs6k.vatlib.it>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 17:04:51 (GMT/BST)

QSL MGR FOR 7Q7RM?? TNX
K9DTB
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 17:00:12 (GMT/BST)

Tom, A45ZN made an unexpected appearance this morning. He peaked up to about S6, CW and SSB. He said nothing with regard to future operations, so I do not see why he should be back, especially now that propagation is improving. GL
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 16:05:32 (GMT/BST)

ST2SA,J28NH,E30TA,9E1C,9E1S,ZS6's,VE1,W1,3 this afternoon and lots of backscatter, added picture a antenna formerly known as a 9 element on my mainpage www.qsl.net/on4ant
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 15:35:20 (GMT/BST)

This morning Tony, A45ZN was reported into Italy on six. Does anybody know whether he will be more active on six? 73
Tom DL7AV <dl7av@online.de>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 14:54:21 (GMT/BST)

hearing ve1yx with my ant facing NE from gu,still very windy here and no chance of keeping ant in right direction. BOO HOO sob sob
mu0fal <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 14:24:26 (GMT/BST)

Nev VK2QF in QF47 had two hours of propagation and worked from OZ down to Italy ON 9A, OE, OK, OM, EH3, heaps of German stations and told me one Italian asked him NO VK pse when the Italian was calling Japan? The long awaited path to VK3 should appear in the next 21 days or so.
Steve <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 13:07:24 (GMT/BST)

Just had the pleasure of an F2 QSO with 9M6BAA, a first from VK3 to that island. 50.115 loud and clear, tnx.
Steve <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 13:04:07 (GMT/BST)

If You had the pleasure to work ST2SA: Some publications show a QSL-Manager. Sid told me, that he wishes QSLs to the address DR. SID AHMED IBRAHIM, P.O.B 1533, KHARTOUM SUDAN. BTW, never heard such a confusion as in the SIX-pileups last weekend – also never on HF. The DX-station wants a “XYZ” - and hundreds of others were calling, calling and calling… Where should this lead to?
Wolfgang DJ3TF <wessely@asamnet.de>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 12:38:57 (GMT/BST)

WOW! What a good day!!Worked 5B4AGM at 0615z,than have UT and EU openning. What a pile up like HF and worked 143 EU stations finally.5B4,I,CT,F,IS0,HB9,OK,OE,EH,Z3,S5,9A,TA,SP,OM,DL,YU,YO,LZ,UT & 9H total 21 EU countries today!See you tomorrow,best 73's De VR2LC/Ken
Ken/VR2LC <vr2lc@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 11:21:03 (GMT/BST)

Interesting propagation to asia and pacific last night. started 23:30 until 04:00Z. Over 110 JA qsos, V73AT and ZK1NJC. Heard JA pile up with A52 but NIL here. Also tried FO0WEG but NIL. Peter, PY5CC got the ZK1N for #197. The 200 countries barrier is about to be crossed !
py2xb, Fred <py2xb@integral.com.br>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 11:08:43 (GMT/BST)

This morning worked 8 VR2s, 2 China, 2 VK2s, 1 A45. Not bad...
Tony. I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 10:56:07 (GMT/BST)

VR2LC,BG7OH into ON this morning, still stormy weather
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@^ping.be>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 09:44:29 (GMT/BST)

Some hams are making qso's via cluster. Very funny.
JanPE1GNP <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 09:08:26 (GMT/BST)

How many times has everyone of us worked DX-peditions never giving their callsign, just because we know they work on that frequency, or because someone else relays us their call, or because one simply reads their call on the cluster. Let us be pragmatic and avoid easy irony.
Tony,I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 09:07:57 (GMT/BST)

Off to Ascension! See you tonight (I hope!) Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 08:52:44 (GMT/BST)

Looks like a CME impact at present. Condx should enhance b4 getting worse (if)
Peter, pa16
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 08:46:21 (GMT/BST)

48.2396 Europe in for 1st time, just heard Nev VK2QF working ON/DL on 50.110 Heads up.
VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 08:30:46 (GMT/BST)

I received e-mail from yb0us/xu7aap, he was writing the log on 28/10 for xu7abf.
Jan PE1GNP <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 08:13:49 (GMT/BST)

I received the following mail today: I received the following mail today: Dear DXer on 6m, I am coming back from Sihanukeville to Phom Phenh city on 31 OCT, and I can use email by inter net cafe in the city, I will answer to you day by day. To 6m men of EUs, I worked around 230 stations of EUs with 16 countries on 6m from my new shack.Date on 28 OCT 0844 UTC. XU7AAP(YB0US) also used my new DXshack, Rigs Icom 736 100W +6el HB9CV 20mh. XU7ABF QSL to XW2A (Box 2659 Vientiane Laos) XU7AAP via N2OO. If you need information, please see my http//:qth.com/dxshack QRV news. Who had QSO wthe EU before us ? (JA1UT ? on 1989 ??) Do you know that? See you again next my country Laos. **** Don't send any check log email, I must pay each email bit for receiving in XW,XU,XV too, Email is not free like USA and EU, this is Asia! I don't need any junk mail. Hiroo XU7ABF in PNH Cambodia (Note: Chris, on the web site it says IRCs only, no$)
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 07:41:26 (GMT/BST)

NAURU C21JH (RI-39) operation has now been confirmed for the period 10-22nd Dec 2000. Hopefully there will be good propagation for the 50MHz community. As usual 50.110/28.885MHz will be monitored with a move to 50.140MHz if things get busy. No sked requests for HF will be acknowledged, this is a 50MHz operation, HF is the last worry. QSL cards to VK2GJH direct only.
Jack D. Haden C21JH <c21jh@usa.net>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 03:42:52 (GMT/BST)

Please excuse my faileure to give my length of operation: Arrival 11/13/00; departure 11/21/00. Operation will be 11/14-20/2000. 73 Chris Patterson W3CMP/6Y4A
W3CMP <W3CMP@aol.com>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:53:24 (GMT/BST)

Hello all: I just received my call for the upcoming expedition to Jamaica. Call is 6Y4A. I will be arriving in Montego Bay on the 13th and hope to be QRV on 6 no later than the 14th. I will shoot for 2 mtrs by moonrise on the 15th. VE7BQH (VE7BQH@wimsey.com) is handling 2 mtr eme skeds. I will monitor 28.885 and 14.345 as time an equipment permit. I look forward to working as many people as possible. 73 Chris Patterson W3CMP
w3cmp <w3cmp@aol.com>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:51:09 (GMT/BST)

If you still wish to feel the rush and surf the pile-ups to call the rare country or DXpedition you worked last year or last cycle then consider this practical tip....connect a changeover relay to your antenna socket energised on TX and routed to feed a dummy load in the TX condition, then when you press the mic button you will get nowhere whilst hearing the DX at 5/9+ A bit like living in the north west! Have a good trip Chris, I promise NOT to call you as I worked ZD8LII back in 1992!! Of course if you hear me and feel the need then give me a blast!! Good luck those who need ZD8 for a newie
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:48:44 (GMT/BST)

help reqd for T88BA [ g4cwa bill] ,bill is on palau for 2 years work[pastor and broadcast station manager] .he has an ft847 and ft1000[front end gone] ,both of which are u/s & in need of repair,can anyone help him out pse. i have asked bill if he might go on 6m band with the ft847, it could be favourable,he has an r-7 vertical but no 6m aerial,if anyone would lend/donate a yagi maybe to him , i feel sure he will try to spare some time for 6m when he can. he is unable to repair the ft847 or ft1000 , but maybe someone has an idea to sort this out,you can contact bill direct on cacciatore@lineone.net this is an opportunity to get another t88 op on 6m for next 2 years,and of course get him onto hf also,he is unable to operate at present until he has some form of radio,if anyone has a loan set contact him pse and sort out details. i worked T88TU [koji] myself on saturday so another op could benefit us in eu , i think they are both on different islands,bill has not met up with koji yet but would like to,so if anyone speaks to T88TU then pass on the message for him to get in touch with T88BA on tel +680 488 4400 rev bill burton,high adventure ministries,po box 66 , koror,palau,pw96940. thankyou.
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:46:01 (GMT/BST)

RE: V44KAI I know someone was asking for address for QSL of this stn, just can't find who. Anyway today got QSL via his manager: Stephen P. Branca, K2SB, 202 Minnetonka Rd, Hi Nella, NJ 08083-2723. It took about 2 months so he must not receive logs on a regular basis, but you will get one! 73
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@AOL.COM>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:15:21 (GMT/BST)

Andy GD0TEP: Can't you just get the callsign off the cluster along with the guys name, grid square and other items that used to constitute a contact? What an old fuddy duddy you are! (joke!) CU in the BS (I mean Back Scatter of course) 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 21:59:14 (GMT/BST)

If Bob Treacher BRS...... read this message please give me your e-mail adress. I need to know something from you. 73's John.
John PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 19:40:07 (GMT/BST)

Hi folks!! Do anyone have a qsl route fer ER5OK and Er1AAZ?? Tnx de LA2WKA Rene, qrv from jp50 every day
rene la2wka <la2wka@frisurf.no>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 17:52:05 (GMT/BST)

Hi people, sorry, but i have to say it... If you work a station, but do not get the callsign, then you did not work anyone! and you have not had a QSO. 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 16:47:00 (GMT/BST)

Hi, I woluld like to add another comment about yesterday PILE UP, I had never listen a "confusion" like yesterday and unfortunatly I was unable to go through the confusion because of little power (10 W). I have only a question: in this cases to be able to go through the PILE UP is necessary the KW??.
IW2CAM Dante <randid@tiscalinet.it>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 16:03:49 (GMT/BST)

5T5U and possibly S07CRS: IARV (International Amateur Radio Volunteers) Japanese members will visit northern Sahara desert in Mauritania for NGO activity on November 10-16. They are planning to be active as 5T5U and possibly as S07CRS if permitted to enter western Sahara territory. QSL both via JA1UT. GL
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 15:02:42 (GMT/BST)

Johan, ON4ANT: Sorry to hear about the storm, that wind is quite normal for here in winter Hi.. But at least you are getting some good DX. Here we have just the crap WX !! Have fun..
Alan, GI0OTC <gi0otc@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 14:40:51 (GMT/BST)

E SKIP NOW K1WHS 59 PLUS INTO OHIO. 73 Ax N8XA
N8XA
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 14:28:22 (GMT/BST)

MISSED ANOTHER NEW COUNTRY CN8NK WOULD HAVE BEEN NEW, SAME PEOPLE REWORKING CN8 AGIN. I NEEDED CN8 FOR ANEW COUNTRY ON 6. WHY DO PEOPLE REWORK A COUNTR Y THEY HAVE A QSL FROM???!!! HE HAS FADED OUT ON 50.115 73 AXEL N8XA
N8XA
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 14:00:08 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone have an address for TI7WAM?
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 12:57:32 (GMT/BST)

Re:DUPES . I have to agree with a previous contributor most of the responsibility does lie with the dx station. Recently I worked from IO44 and when I told callers that I would not accept partial or multiple calls guess what they stopped.i repeated everyones call back so all were happy. I only received one dupe from a F8 who was not sure his qso was valid and he very politely waited until the freq quitened down and asked was he in the log. as usual common sense and courtesy go a long way
tony moore EI7BMB <tony@esatclear.ie>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 12:30:14 (GMT/BST)

Please, no more on dupes. The subject has been explored enough for now. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 12:29:53 (GMT/BST)

Major storm in ON, speeds over 100 kmp, lost my backup array, this morning just after 08.00 utc, antenna just snapped in 2, but the 4*9 survived it ;-)
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 12:10:37 (GMT/BST)

DUPES are a problem. No DX station should park on .110 for any length of time. They only INVITE frustration. AS for guys calling you over and over and not understanding "up" or giving their call 3 or 4 times w/o a break (and it's always the loudest ones, or guys giving "last two"; It (I believe) stems back to a lack of experience or unwillingless to learn. Remember, many 6m guys have never been on HF, and have never waded through 20kHz. During most good openings to EU, I work many of the "top 6m dxers" (with pleasure I might add) with them only giving their call ONCE. FRom cy9aa and cy0aa the team had averages in the HUNDREDS/hour, as do many Dxpeditions, because guys/gals were giving their call ONCE, and we were allowed to respond quickly. Work the dupers QUICKLY, or announce every few minutes "no dupers". I believe a lot of the responsibility lies with the DX themselves. FWIW my 2 c worth. All in all a fun band, but not w/o frustrations unique to 6m. Mike VE9AA
VE9AA MIKE <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 11:59:14 (GMT/BST)

TO DX STATIONS: when you are on 110 and realize that there are people calling other stations on same QRG, please MOVE UP. Yesterday due to QRM I could not work a TG9 on 110, and I worked a station of which I could not copy the call. All piled on same frequency!
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 10:40:04 (GMT/BST)

AGAIN ON DUPE: I have been just notified that I am not in the log for an armchair QSO with J28NH. There should be no problems to work him again, as he is quite active. However...
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 10:29:51 (GMT/BST)

hi since a few mornings like now I receive at 48.30 a video from 090qtf anyone who knows the source? And still monitoring 50145 nil yet in jo33
Jaap pa0oos <jaap.oosten@hetnet.nl>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 08:52:57 (GMT/BST)

Huge TV carrier on 48.249.90 here today, LF of the local TV, peaks at QTF 290 from OJ85ch. Don't think it's very local, it has QSB.. can't see this frequency on any lists I have, can anyone help? Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 08:23:29 (GMT/BST)

Saturday 28th Half dozen N/Thailand and Malaysian TV TXs received from 9h00z for 2 hours. No response to CQs, possibly MUF below 50 MHz.
Ian ZS6BTE <itr@nanoteq.co.za>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 07:17:24 (GMT/BST)

A weekend of dream and nightmare here on 6. Saturday listened for more an hour the OX3SIX beacon in HP15 (very rare), lately VE1YX came out s9 but He was the only one station... Sunday was the most incredible day, I was qrv only from 10UT and for more than three hours 6 mts sounded like 10 mts... FY,YV,KP4,HK, and mny other at s9+ whom were chased by legions of hungry hunters, the pileups here were simply horrible got only 4 (3 new DXCC) qsos in 3 hours. Called K2RTH skewed for ages but could not break in. I lost 3 kgs of weight sweating on my chair, PZ5RA went qrt for Europe due to the "EU Mess". Yesss from now we can name the 29 OCT as the "Battle of Europe" HI! 6mt: pleasure and suffering...Tomorrow is another day.
Andrea,ik5qlo <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 07:09:20 (GMT/BST)

From the DX end, dupes are frustrating and time-consuming. With 50+ stations calling me, or significantly more for the 'lucky' ones, the majority of whom are new, why should I be expected to waste time on an exchange with someone who is already in the log, when I know I will only get through at most 10% of the stations calling. I know a caller is a repeat as soon as I get their call, and there's no quick way (on CW) to tell the guy he's already in the log and should go away - it's quicker to go through with the QSO. With the advent of email and online log checking, there's no excuse for 'insurance' calls. I don't include other-mode calls here, by the way - happy to work stations on both modes, but please don't call me the next day 'just to be sure'. Send me an email instead, or a message on the DX cluster. 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 07:05:59 (GMT/BST)

From 11:15 to 11:35 I had 49,239 ,249 and ,259 R1 tv via LP at 200deg. From 11:25 to 11:45 48,259 at 210deg. Nothing direct.
Peter, PA1SIX
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 07:01:40 (GMT/BST)

DUPE. There are always two sides of an argument: After working a recent expedition on SSB, I did not bother to work them again the next 2 days that I could hear them well using the usual tricks (work them in CW, "hello you are very strong today in Athens", "do you like to put you in the cluster?" etc.). To my surprise (and frustration) I was not in the log when I checked their Internet site. The operators were using contest "rubber stamp" techniques, i.e. all reports 59, 10 QSOs per minute and NO CALLS and I obviously was "synchronized" with someone else in the pile-up and got his report as mine. New countries are not easy to come by as I already have many, so guys sorry but I may be not so sporty next time !!!
Nick SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 06:55:19 (GMT/BST)

May anybody please provide me of a valid e-mail ad where to contact somebody of the UKSMG? I need some info's. Thanks in advance. 73's de Stefano
I0WTD <i0wtd@libero.it>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 06:39:27 (GMT/BST)

W3BO: Herb - best tell '7XUs XYL to stand clear when the mail man arrives!! 73 - one of the lucky ones -
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 06:20:16 (GMT/BST)

Good news: I've got my flight reservations sorted out, I get to stay here a few more days - last day of operation will be Thursday 2nd. 1833 QSOs in 38 countries so far - I wonder if 2500 is out of the question? 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 06:20:16 (GMT/BST)

Alan: spread them out. Listen over a 5 or 10kHz window - but make it well up the band as you suggest. I regret that my findings are the same as yours: a good proportion of the crowd either don't or won't listen to who you're going back to. In many cases it's because they're not really listening to you at all - they have themselves programmed to send their callsign three times every time you finish transmitting, regardless of whether you're in QSO, calling someone different or whatever. At least if you've spread them out, then each one doesn't mess up your chances of hearing the station you're calling, and you can always tune a bit further up to find another caller. My 2 Ringitts worth. Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 06:17:14 (GMT/BST)

I have to figure out a better way! In yesterdays pileup, working split helps. But what should I do when the 10KHz fills with so many stations, all similar strength, that I just get white noise? I tried "SM only", "P.. only", "G only" but it seems 50% take no notice. Then the only option seems to be to frequency hop...maybe putting it on the cluster. Or go have a cuppa. Or maybe go up to 50.300 and work split over 50KHz? Ideas please?
Alan, 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 05:50:14 (GMT/BST)

A52JA QSL VIA JH1NBN
JR2HCB
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 05:45:32 (GMT/BST)

I understand from his XYL that W7XU is departing FY7 Monday afternoon. So good luck to all who still need him!
Herb, W3BO <w3bo@arrl.net>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 03:54:06 (GMT/BST)

VE to VK4 via AU: Yesterday a rare but very exciting opening occurred when VE4VHF/B was heard in SE Qld (QG62 at -27.1 degree south) RST 549, then followed by VE5UF and VE7SL both RST 51A 52A with heavy qrm and AU flutter. Initial Beam heading for beacon was short path, but as opening progressed the beam heading moved towards the north and 'proved' to be a TEP extension from the AU event that the VE's were experiencing. Amazing stuff, not to mention a new country for a few VK4's (I missed it...JA's RST 599 answering my calls...don't you hate that?) First time I've hear AU, and particularly from the north pole.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 02:52:42 (GMT/BST)

XU7AAP: N2OO tells me he has a good supply of XU7AAP cards ready for the onslaught, and the turnround should be 'fairly quick'. Bob is a busy QSL manager, handling 9M6AAC and a number of other DX calls so cut him some slack if it takes a while.... and he hasn't got the logs from AAP yet.... Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 01:59:54 (GMT/BST)

just heard JW7SIX jq86tb for a short wile but clear 529 arround 2203 ,saw LA TV heard LA7SIX 579 and OH9SIX only station heard was OZ3K and yes FY/W7XU was over s9 and PZ5RA S9 all other dx was vy weak or 0 in the giant pileups. 73 jaap
Jaap pa0oos <jaap.oosten@hetnet.nl>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 22:26:59 (GMT/BST)

Hello, Does anyone know the QSL route for A52JA? cheers. Andrew
Andrew, VK8AH <ahodges@ozemail.com.au>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 21:54:58 (GMT/BST)

Had a great day on six today! Worked 9M6BAA for #184 this morning. He was in for over two hours peaking 20db over S9 at times ( Tks Peter ). This afternoon, a colossal opening to North, Central, and South America. Worked FM1DQ and VP2EK for new ones {:))....73 and good luck to all.
Joe 9H1CG <9h1cg@amsat.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 21:37:09 (GMT/BST)

Bang Bang FY/W7XU Big thanks for the new one. When the DX says 'CS go ahead' and you are XX or whatever, why continue calling. You are either deaf, stupid or both. More importantly, you are wasting your own propagation time. Think about it, brute force won't get you through with a good operator who knows what he has heard out of the pile up. Anyway good luck to all, and special hello to the T88 workers. I will remind my daughter when she grows up what she stopped me working!!
Kerry g0lcs <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 21:25:19 (GMT/BST)

RE VE8BY beacon.It was also perfectly readable here in IO75 with auroral tone. I've heard it many times over the last couple of years on Au-E,but yesterday was the first time purely by aurora. Wkd 21 stations in W1,2,3 and 4 while this very strong aurora was in progress. To Alan 3C5I, heard you twice today for the first time, if that makes sense,once on ssb and later on cw. Your sigs are gradually creeping north.Heard the HUGE pileups on BS today and a weak copy on FY/W7XU but no other DX heard.Spoke to 9M2/JI1ETU on 28885 and he says he is running a beacon on 50085 from West Malaysia.
David MM0AMW <mm0amw@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 21:11:06 (GMT/BST)

Well, after three days of missing Dx or hearing others work it I finally got a new one in the log. Over an hour of listening to backscatter and calling in the gaps. http://www.qsl.net/g8bcg/sounds/fy-w7xu-qso.rm Could not get PZ5RA - maybe next time when the dupers are at QRL! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 20:49:19 (GMT/BST)

Just as a point of interest I saw Norman G3NVO's spot of the VE8BY beacon via Aurora yesterday - I and Roger G4HBA checked - and there is was - peaking to 54A from about 330 QTF - thats 4000 Kms via Aurora!! - work out where and what could be therefore worked on this mode - has any body else heard similar if not greater distances I wonder?
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 20:48:43 (GMT/BST)

The best Eu opening ever here this morning, all on sidesctter. Turned on rig at 1214z and immediately hrd EA video S2 beam south and first stage preamp power off!! Didn't bother to listen furthur immediately went to six and full of HK/PZ/FY direct and Eu at 120 deg. Have never hrd Eu other then direct(only active this cycle on six). Anyway wrked OK/YU/YO/SV/LZ for new ones, 93 now, also DL/I//EH/EH8/G/F/CN/9A. Hrd but didn't call ON/GW/EI/PZ/FY/HK/9H. 30 QSOS WITH Eu. As far as dups go would rather wrk new stn or country but will not merely ignore someone, seems too rude to me. Maybe they werent sure of first QSO and I can always give directional CQ if I want. It is up to the dx operator to take care of this problem not the stn calling, he can say those for new countries only, etc. Hpe cu all tmw
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@AOL.COM>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 20:44:48 (GMT/BST)

On 25.10.00,I worked DU1ZV in CW. Who knows his QRA locator ? Thanks. Georges.
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 20:30:56 (GMT/BST)

Ref.XU7ABF. i worked him at 8.38 Z. Who's next?
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 20:15:36 (GMT/BST)

Yep I agree with john G0JJL abt Dupers but look on the bright side they wont want him next time? And it is nice to renew an aquaintance with a country if not the station 73 Catch you Dupeing Dave G1KTZ...
G1KTZ <d.s.robins@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 19:42:18 (GMT/BST)

Six meter is waking up after so many years, great ! I got XU7ABF in my log on 28/10 at 0848z. According to Rob (PA0RDY), XU is never worked before from PA. This could mean that someone in PA made a first on that day ! Is there anyone who can claim a earlier time then me ? This would be my first "first"...hi. Good DX to all, cul in pile up ! 73e Michael PA3GST
Michael, PA3GST <PA3GST@HETNET.NL>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 19:37:38 (GMT/BST)

Another good day!! Only video to East this morning, no stations were copied.This afternoon at 12.59z wrkd FY/W7XU 59/59 #108, also hrd PZ,YV,HK but YV,HK were to weak even to call here. The same tomorrow I wonder ??? Congrats to everyone on the new ones. 73
Jamie GW7SMV <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 18:12:05 (GMT/BST)

Good opening to S and C America:HC,KP4,V44,FM,HP,YV and in the morning 9M6BAA and few VK4s.All in all 7 new cty,not too bad,isnt it?Please need locators for V44KAI and FM/F2JD.tnx a lot for help...No have wkd 133 DXCC highest score in 9A ! All the very best de 9A3FT Renny
RENKO KIRIGIN 9A3FT <renko.kirigin@st.tel.hr>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 17:40:21 (GMT/BST)

Interesting brief opening today to YO, SP and DJ at around 10.00 UTC for 30 mins - otherwise nothing. Apologies to those of u calling me frantically but didnt make it - cud hr u in there but had high noise level which made things v. difficult - Chris - gud trip point the beam East occasionally if the TR beacon is coming in we shud make it here it hr most evenings fm around 19.00z Graham
Graham, 5X1GS <gcarrington@swiftuganda.com>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 17:36:19 (GMT/BST)

Just need locators for V44KAI and FM/F2JD. qsl info is also wellcome hi ! Today great day for me ,wkd 7 new ones,now have 133 cty. GL to all de 9A3FT Renny
RENKO KIRIGIN 9A3FT <renko.kirigin@st.tel.hr>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:56:14 (GMT/BST)

HELP PLEASE: this morning, Oct. 29, a worked a station at 50.110 CW at 0835Z. He was VERY fast and could not copy his call. He gave me a report, then made QRZ EU UP. After a minute he disappeared. He was operating DX-pedition-style. Any idea? Could have been the A5 or a 4W? Tnx for help
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:46:19 (GMT/BST)

HP2CWB QSL INFO: JOSE NG LEE, PTY-6203, 1601 NW 97TH AVE., P.O.BOX 025207, MIAMI, FL 33102-5207, USA. 73-JOSE/HP2CWB
JOSE NG LEE, HP2CWB <hp2cwb@sinfo.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:34:27 (GMT/BST)

Hi! I am very glad to work EUROPE on 6M today. If you need a QSL card from HP2CWB. Please DO NOT QSL to my PANAMA (P.O.BOX 728, COLON) address because there is a lot of problem with mail tampering. Instead, Please QSL to my mail forwarding service address in the US below. JOSE NG LEE PTY-6203, 1601 NW 97TH AVE. P.O.BOX 025207 MIAMI, FL 33102-5207 USA 73 - JOSE / HP2CWB
JOSE NG LEE, HP2CWB <hp2cwb@sinfo.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:31:12 (GMT/BST)

Can anyone tell me which DXCC country 9E1C is ? Was not around to work on 6 but did manage an HF qso . Highlight for me today was working FY/W7XU after 12 years for a new one - thank god he read CW !!
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 16:29:14 (GMT/BST)

A fantastic day, even if i didn't work anything! Pile ups were huge, i think i could hear most of Europe trying to work various DX, all via back scatter. Heard the PZ5.. the J8 and the FY who was the stongest at s9. Frustrating... I almost worked 1 station early on... all i could get was LG5G (i think?) So, who did i almost complete with then? 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 15:42:37 (GMT/BST)

Nice to hear the sun`s doing its duty again for some! not a sound (again) here all day in N.Wales IO83..last dx here was ZS6WB 15th OCT..think your selfs very lucky...have fun boys..73`s GW0PRM.
BRIAN GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 15:23:25 (GMT/BST)

I am very (pleasant) puzzled! 7 new countries in one day starting with 9m6baa (+ FY, HK, V4, PZ, FM, HP)! Also listened P4, TI, YV, KP4 and others but I don't called every stations that I hrd if I have already worked this stations the last years! The sun has started to do his duty; -) Sergio
Sergio, ik0fta <ik0fta@sixitalia.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 14:48:01 (GMT/BST)

Anyone have news on FY/F5KEE?? i see anonounce that it was pirate operation on the dx cluster..
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 14:31:20 (GMT/BST)

YV,KP4,HP,HR,J8,PZ hrd/wkd this afternoon. Scatter path to W1234 as well. loud scatter from all over europe
johan,on4ant <johan,vandevelde@ping.be>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 14:30:15 (GMT/BST)

Thanks to all the "FY" dupe callers today! Some of us still need the country for a new one folks. Thanks once again for being considerate you know who you are!
John G0JJL <john@sixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 13:06:15 (GMT/BST)

Hear hear, George - there are many EU stations but only ONE 9M6 (only one active one, anyway)..... I know many people called me but couldn't get through the pileups today. I did some split (up 1) on CW which seemed to help, and was persuaded onto SSB for a while as well, listening up 5. That seemed to work too, but I'm aware that in going to SSB I'm leaving out those who don't have me at S9+. So I won't do it for long, I promise. Today started at 0747 with IK0FTA replying to my first CQ, didn't even get as far as my 'good morning' message on the cluster... there followed 181 EU QSOs, countries represented were I, 9H1, S5, 9A, Z3, YU, LZ, YO, EA, IS0, OE, OM, CT, F. And IG9 (thanks, Angelo). Last QSO was at 1013 - the opening lasted until much later than previous days. QSL via G4SHF as usual. Crikey! Can it get any better? 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 12:41:40 (GMT/BST)

Apologies to those calling me recently whom I did not hear. It's not easy living in line of sight of a 500KW channel 2 tv transmitter. My noise level is between S5 and S7 at times and using an IC706MK2G doesn't help either. No dx today, yesterday we had a major power outage in Manila and surrounding areas so I was on battery power only for a while and other DU's were qrt. Remember there are many many Eu stations qrv and only a few DU
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 12:21:39 (GMT/BST)

FY/W7XU up to 59 at a time, but even out of my league this time.. 9M6 in this morning weak, stormy weather and QRN spoils DX today..
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:41:41 (GMT/BST)

FY/W7XU over one hour with 59 here but a game only for the big guns....
Fred oe3mws <oe3mws@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:27:21 (GMT/BST)

FY/W7XU over one hour with 59 here but a game only for the big guns....
Fred oe3mws <oe3mws@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:27:16 (GMT/BST)

Chris: sure you don't mean XU7AAP? QSL via N2OO cba.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:06:30 (GMT/BST)

Just learnt that the RAF flight to ZD8 is delayed by 12 hours so I won't be arriving until early evening Tuesday. Hope to be QRV by 9 pm Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 10:49:09 (GMT/BST)

Hi 2 all 6m fanatics.I heard this morning 9M2 station in heavy QRN but unworkable. I just worked 5B4FL. pse ITALIANS stations be so kind to not spot mny time the VK & 9M dx as it make me nervous when impossible to reach them hihi.73s & gl de cn8li.
Said CN8LI <cn8li@yahoo.fr>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 10:37:46 (GMT/BST)

SRI, XU7AAP via N2OO
Wolfgang-DJ3TF
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 09:07:14 (GMT/BST)

XU7AAP is via N2OO. Any news from the QSL 5X1T (Oct 1999, via ON5NT)? No reply...
Wolfgang-DJ3TF <wessely@asamnet.de>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 09:01:19 (GMT/BST)

Still looking for QSL address for XU7AAP worked on 110 at the beginning of the opening, anyone help? Worked him before XU7ABF - did he turn into XU7ABF?? Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 07:42:32 (GMT/BST)

Hello six shooter's - I confirm OK10 is the good Locator - It was mine Nov93/Jun94 when I was XU5DX in same location Sihanoukville (very nice city !) Wkd yesterday XU7ABF and during 10 minutes calling DU1/GM4COK (579 really) he said only : " G? G? G? " during my window opening - may be next cycle 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 07:26:19 (GMT/BST)

OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #043 (a MAJOR upgrade issue) now available at; www.qsl.net/oz6om
OZ6OM "Matt" <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 03:39:56 (GMT/BST)

Oceania: I suppose you guys do realise that by a strange quirk of geography and an arbitrary drawing of lines, whilst 9M2 is in Asia, we in 9M6 and 9M8 are in Oceania... which is one reason why it's a popular spot for CQWW...... is today the day, Conrad? 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 02:46:44 (GMT/BST)

"LL" could've been eh3ll, who was VERY loud today Bruce. FB on the UT QSO-wow! Also missed ZS for a new one. Came close but no joy :-( Nice to see many of my EU friends today. ON4ANT was one of the stronger sigs, along with G0RUZ (the strongest today). 73, Mike VE9AA
ve9aa crazy 6m fanatic Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 01:18:40 (GMT/BST)

Very nice today in N.EU for a change.Big congrats to the IO91 boys on T88TU WOW!I still need OC for WAC.I have WAC on 144 and 432 and believe me its harder and takes longer on six!I will be there most mornings providng my antennas survive the onslaught.Also rx QSL from Graham 5X1GS thanks Graham. 73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 01:40:39 (GMT/BST)

Really loud Eu video today, but as it started and only S2, and hours after Eu was first wrking W1/VE1, at 1442z wrked UT5JCW who was solid for 20 mins. Hrd other stn clg but could not pull through. Earlier hrd breifly GW3YDX and an "LL" stn. When it drops out to W1 dont give up, we had S9 video till 1630z but no other stns, evidently MUF stuch at 48 Mhz. Think maybe first UT/W QSO. Look for all tmw, GL
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 21:59:46 (GMT/BST)

I read that M0BPQ couldnt find my page ref hamboard Printed circuits , well its moved to here : http://www.dmellor.btinternet.co.uk if anyone should need it 73 de G4EWK
Dave Mellor G4EWK <dmellor@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 21:58:54 (GMT/BST)

Ref.XU7ABF. Found on the web that he don't want USS but 2 x IRC instead. Quote, P.O.Box 2659 Vientiane Laos ASIA ( SASE 2 IRC Please) Attention, Sending US$ inside mail is violation in this country and NO guaranty. Unquote
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 21:10:33 (GMT/BST)

In 2 words : VIVA F2! not all in log but in air : 6 JA station , XU, ZS1 ,TR8, VE1PZ in the log. JAs please work split CW. Best 73!
Luci 9A3HZ jn86 <9a3hz@ipc.hr>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:49:33 (GMT/BST)

Hi Bob, Good to hear you today - big signal S9+++ in IO75 plethora of VE's/W's today 13 stations in total - nice to hear it this far north for a change! Tower wound right down now - 90mph winds tonite :((( Hope condx as good tomorrow - gets depressing watching the cluster whilst at work in the week! 73 Simon GM4PLM
Simon GM4PLM <gm4plm@emn.org.uk>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:42:13 (GMT/BST)

Nice to see the TRUE F2 propagation return. Nine European countries (32 QSOs) in the log today as far North as OZ and GM. Later a weak contact with EH8BPX while he was beaming Pacific. The best awaits us...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:36:46 (GMT/BST)

Due to a busy work schedule I did not have time to play radio on my recent trip to Cairo . If anyone is SERIOUSLY interested in activating SU on 6 mtrs contact me direct for details. 73 de Peter
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:25:05 (GMT/BST)

Back on the radio today. While placing back my rig, I hrd 7ABF..wondering what it was I called..59/59. It was XU7ABF ! #93, later big AF opening with TR8XX finally for new DXCC #94 and ZS1 region with big sigs for a long time. Maybe I will get to 100 before the year is over !! Very good openings last week, but I didn't had time..work is to far and I cannot leave it (maybe I'm to important hihi).Maybe tomorrow morning.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 20:14:58 (GMT/BST)

In my last mail I made typing error, call VR2MT=VR2XMT, sorry Charlie. I vorgot qso with VR2LC 18th Oct. Today good coditions but 'only' XU7ABF, JA4MBM, TR8XX and few ZS. Missing USA/VE. 73's
Stan SP6GWB <sp6gwb@netgate.com.pl>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 19:21:49 (GMT/BST)

Peter, 'FPQ and I were hering you this morning for a few minutes! Lookm for us tomorrow a.m. ! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 17:47:27 (GMT/BST)

Another fun day - 22 EU QSOs into LZ, SP, DL, ON, PA, I, OH, SM. My totals are now 1552 QSOs (805 SSB, 747 CW) and 30 countries. I know there were many more calling than I managed to work - QRM in the shack is heavy over the weekend due to the proximity of 5 guys doing CQWW SSB. Even better tomorrow? 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:59:25 (GMT/BST)

Got XU7ABF today, hrd 5 JAs, copied 9M6BAA, hrd a bunch of ZS, wkd VO, VE and W1, hrd more than 15 stn from the other side of the pond, copied HC8GR/b, VO1ZA/B at 599 and VE8BY/B. What a day with my tiny station. Thats magic ! 73 de Christoph www.df9cy.de
df9cy christoph <cpe@df9cy.de>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:43:18 (GMT/BST)

I have nice RealAudio files from today XU ,ZS ,TR ,VE on my hompage http://www.qsl.net/pa5wx 73 Andre pa5wx
PA5WX <pa5wx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:07:40 (GMT/BST)

All continents heard/worked today.
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 16:05:03 (GMT/BST)

XU7ABF is supposed to be at Kampuchea hotel, Vimean Akareach St., Shihanouk ville, Cambodia. his locator is OK10. QRZ.com says: QSL Mgr: XW2A - HIROO YONEZUKA, P.O.BOX2659, VIENTIANE, LAOS. email: JA2EZD@wwdx.net. for detailed info look at http://qth.com/dxshack/XU/QRVnews.htm 73, gd DX,
Peter. OE4WHG <oe4whg@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 15:58:26 (GMT/BST)

PA3CUU, You have mail
John, M1DVT <m1dvt@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 15:52:36 (GMT/BST)

G0EVT, You have Mail
John, M1DVT <m1dvt@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 15:50:56 (GMT/BST)

J87AB INTO 5B4FL 59+ 1450Z
Nick 5B4FL
USA - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 15:45:29 (GMT/BST)

just staRTED OUT ON 6 WITH A ICOM 706MK2G,BUT WATT IS THE CALLING FREQ ON 6M.WATH IS A GOOD FREQ TO BY STANDBY? THANKS ,HEIN.
hein krohne pa3cuu <pa3cuu@multiweb.nl>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 15:26:52 (GMT/BST)

Hi All. Does anyone have the locator and qsl details for XU7ABF please?
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 14:55:38 (GMT/BST)

VE8BY bcn FP53 55A in IO91 for last hour!(1400utc )
Norm G3NVO <G£NVO@woodtech.demon.co.uk>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 14:48:13 (GMT/BST)

T88TU: PJ77 I think.
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 14:00:46 (GMT/BST)

worked t88tu today for i think a uk first @ 0913 ,qsl via jk7tke , anyone know the qra loc pse.tnx ian
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 13:21:09 (GMT/BST)

Who can tell me if the Dubai channel 2 station uses often a logo in the upper right corner ? I see it almost everyday on 48.2500 also with Arabic texts. Maybe a local HAM can confirm this to me and can describe how it exactly looks like. Thanks, Ruud (SWL as TV-DX'r)
NL9649 <ruud.brand@wxs.nl>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 12:16:42 (GMT/BST)

MAGIC indeed just wrkd XU7ABF 55 ssb 50126. Came out of nowhere!!! Qsl info pse. 73
Jamie GW7SMV <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 11:49:26 (GMT/BST)

XU7ABF is in Sihanuakvilla city south of Cambodia. See http://qth.com/dxshack/. No DXCC member!?
JAN PE1GNP <PE1GNP@QSL.NET>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 11:18:34 (GMT/BST)

Zip... nil... nothing... in QG62 today!
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 11:08:59 (GMT/BST)

BIG surprise of the morning T88TU @ 0927 QTF 60 - clear 549! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 11:00:31 (GMT/BST)

Good opening here. XU7ABF s9 for a long time. PA3CEG evev worked him with his vertical. No other stations heard yet.
Rinze; PA5TA <PA5TA (at) AMSAT.ORG>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 10:51:42 (GMT/BST)

XU7ABF right now 59 in JP71 My first F2 QSO this maxima. Locks like the fun had started, even up in the high north...
Staffan SM3JGG <sm3jgg@algonet.se>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 10:24:36 (GMT/BST)

Woopie...2 new countries in ONE minute! 9M6BAA and XU7ABF. Wonder what the rest of the day will bring. XU7ABF still pounding in. 73:>
Peter PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 10:04:35 (GMT/BST)

Talking about repeats/dupes, I was "surprised" to hear, while listening to E30TA yesterday, "why do you call me again, you are a dupe?" ....this happened 3 times in under 15 QSOs! ..9E1S was 559 and quite easy to work in IO83, E30TA was 59 and took 10 mins to crack and ST2SA was 59+ and took 30 mins to work. The piles were mega, and it was a weekday, Does any 6m op work these days!!! Coupled with 8Q7QQ on Thursday, its not been a bad couple of days to go down with "F2 flu". Still heard zilch to the east this cycle and, Alan your time will come to the west in November I guess, when "we" sit listening to noise while your running NA.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 09:04:10 (GMT/BST)

Doesn't look like we can rely on the DX Cluster this weekend, it's a bit busy. Back to the old-fashioned method of listening to the radio to see who's on :-) I'll be on 50.145 +/- my own TV QRM from 0800z onwards (on CQWW duty until then). Please, no repeat QSOs now - I wasted 5 minutes of yesterday's opening digging out a call which turned out to be a repeat. Drop me an email if you want to know if you're in the log. 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 03:26:29 (GMT/BST)

6M DXpedition to Grenada (J3) in Nov- In case you haven't seen it posted elsewhere, I will be on Carriacou (part of Grenada) from 10 Nov to 22Nov. will have 100w and a 3el yagi. This is also a vacation, so I will be off diving reefs and sampling the local rum now and then, but will be on six as much as possible. Listening/calling on .110 and .125 and will QSY up whenever the band opens. The beam will stay with J37LD who is six capable, but not terribly active. Call will be J3/W1AIM. Lets hope the propagation gods cooperate on this trip. See you all in the pile-ups...Chip W1AIM
Chip W1AIM <w1aim@sover.net>
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 02:39:27 (GMT/BST)

I heard a station signing T33DUY on 50.115 this morning, though I may have copied the callsign wrong as there were at least two other stations on the same frequency at the time. Does anyone know if there exists such a callsign QRV on six???? 73
Joe 9H1CG <9h1cg@amsat.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 22:43:55 (GMT/BST)

ANC-4: those interested in the performance of the antenna noise canceller on 50 MHz may read a short document I wrote, which can be downloaded at http://www.qsl.net/i0jx/anc-4.doc
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 21:06:50 (GMT/BST)

To 9M6BAA : Peter could you try to beam yv land around 15Z during weekend ? Thanks in advance 73's...
Paul yv1dig <yv1dig@amsat.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 20:53:58 (GMT/BST)

Hello! Made some dx last time: 19 Oct. VK6HK, 20.Oct EY8MM, VR2MT, 21.Oct DU/GM4OK, 4F2KWT, J28NH and 10 JA's. 25.Oct 9M6BBA, VR2JK and 6 JA's, 26.Oct 9M6BBA, 9M2TO, VK4CXQ. Today UN6P, XU7AAP, 9E1C and 30 JA's wkd with 1kc split ( good method for big pile up of JA's). Time 7-10 UTC, due good dx work must wait, hi. 73's de Stan
Stan SP6GWB <sp6gwb@netgate.com.pl>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 20:05:25 (GMT/BST)

9M6BAA: Called till the cows came home this morning Peter {:((((( HI. Look for you again tomorrow....73
Joe 9H1CG <9h1cg@amsat.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 18:45:03 (GMT/BST)

Hi all just read Alan's GI0OTC note. Similar experience to Alan up here in IO94 today, ST2SA, E30TA and 9E1C all copyable but too weak in IO94 to break the pileup's. We are not looking for sympathy up here but please no duping if the openings continue, so everyone can have a crack at the Dx. Phenomenal strong Asian TV today, did work OD5, JY by F2 and ZS6 by TEP. Vy 73 Clive G4FVP
Clive G4FVP <g4fvp@ntlworld.com>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 18:42:54 (GMT/BST)

48.750 to So.Amer. today gone now. CLOSE. 73 N8XA
N8XA
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 18:19:11 (GMT/BST)

Just read there was a good F2 opening today. Too bad i missed it...QRL...@#*& I do wonder why I can only find 2 or 3 spots of any DX into PA..... Possible answers: A)Were all clusters down in PA??? B)Was no-1 at home (just read otherwise)???? C)Or are PA's getting more selfish nowadays??? hi... PA/PE's do me a favor and let me know what you wkd during today for the CQ-PA report of coming month. 73 Ray and C U 2 morrow in the pile...
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 17:12:07 (GMT/BST)

Hi All, hope you worked some of the DX on offer today. As usual the propagation just stopped short of 6 degrees West :-) ST2, 9E and E30TA all heard, but just out of the noise. To hear what it's like this far NW, have a listen to E30TA (audio clip enhanced) wasn't even that strong !! No way to break the solid wall of Europe and G-Land... http://www.qsl.net/gi0otc/Audio3.htm
Alan GI0OTC <gi0otc@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 16:46:39 (GMT/BST)

FH/TU5AX QSL :Thanks to my good friend Caron,WA1OMJ, who phoned NC1L yesterday morning to try to arrange the FH/TU5AX QSL problem. Bill Moore send us the following message : "We found the paperwork. It was pushed through and this operation is now OK for DXCC credit. If you have any further question please call me and thanks for your help getting us going on it.73 Bill Moore NC1L" 73 Georges F8OP.
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 16:14:10 (GMT/BST)

9M6 firsts: I'm getting together a list of 9M6 country firsts. I'd be grateful if anyone who claims or knows about a 9M6 QSO which might be a first for their country would email me with full QSO details - date, time, call worked, mode. I'll publish the findings and keep it updated. Thanks! 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 16:11:32 (GMT/BST)

Another reasonable day into Europe from here - 9H1, SV1, SP, YU, ES. QSP from Jani, XU7AAP / YB0US (who is the technical manager of the station here) - he was very pleased to work into Europe today. Jani's QSL manager is N2OO, callbook address. Restricted operation over the weekend from 9M6BAA due to CQWW contest (9M6AAC) - but will try to be QRV through the EU window. QSL for 9M6BAA via G4SHF. 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 16:09:18 (GMT/BST)

Anyone know what to do to setup SBE SB-50 on CW?
k9dtb
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 15:39:07 (GMT/BST)

Propagation....WHY does it allways happen when I am at QRL....**** (bad 4 character word). No way to get home. Hope the weekend will bring some. (prefered saturday, sunday family bussines)....Oh God, this band will kill me one day. If not the sensation than the traffic will do. What say Enno? 73's and have fun,
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:53:05 (GMT/BST)

A typical Friday early afternoon 11.29z at work of PA5EA. Willem, PA0HIP, calls: "You've got to go home now, things are getting hot: E30TA and ST2SA are loud !". Few minutes later a tall guy runs to his car and drives home rally stile (120 km/h on the 80 km/h road ...). 12.45z: running up the stair, switching on all available equipment, and at the same time calling Willem: "What are their frequencies ?". 12.46z: E30TA in the log. Next ST2SA. Oh no, he only works Germany, @#$%^ ... 12.56z: finally made it ! Phew ..., bring in the beers. (BIG thanks to Willem). After kissing my wife who, was in state of total disconnect about all this, I drove back to work fairly relaxed (adrenaline still present in my veins though). Is this real life or just madness ? Have a nice weekend everybody.
Enno, PA5EA <cw@dx.nl>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:36:57 (GMT/BST)

From which African country is the radio station on 45.650 MHz in FM-wide ? Language is a mix of African and French. QTF 180. Could be heard at 1200UTC today 27th. This morning many video all from Middle East with 3 diff. IRIB tx's and Dubai TV all on channel 2. GD DX. Ruud
NL9649 <ruud.brand@wxs.nl>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:34:09 (GMT/BST)

First real F2 today!Wow,wrk VK4ABW,hrd VK4FNQ,Also hrd 9M2 and 8Q7QQ Then it started to AF: 9E1C hrd.(by numbers?) then wrk E30TA with 9+20db's! hrd ST2SA also 9+20db.(only hrd unfortunaly)Hope for more to come! 73's
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:32:48 (GMT/BST)

We have a problem displaying the 6m QSOs in the E30TA online log search. The server is updated automatically. We are working on it. Don't ask me any further questions, I do NOT have the logs. The E30TA website with news is at http://wwww.qsl.net/e30ta
Bernd Koch DF3CB <df3cb@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:11:29 (GMT/BST)

Sri make that VK4 !!!
Jamie GW7SMv <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:06:41 (GMT/BST)

WOW first real F2 opening today,hrd E30TA,9E1S,9E1C,then Wrkd ST2SA #106 !!! Hrd VE4 31 for abt 5 secs and gone :-(( Still no VR2, XU though. Will be beaming west later Hi Hi. 73
Jamie GW7SMV <gw7smv@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 13:05:37 (GMT/BST)

Band open to Middle east and EU from 0615z to 1000z.Worked 4X,TA,SV5,Z3,OH,YO,I,S5,SP,UT,SV and 9H.ALso JY9NX/Koji was heard at 0615z.Now all EU signal gone,look for 9E tonight!De VR2LC
Ken,VR2LC <vr2lc@amsat.org>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 11:18:50 (GMT/BST)

I'm not sure whether to post this here, but here goes anyway. It's for Timon PA9KT, but I won't use all caps, I have the narrow Inrad CW filter in my 920, it is fine and helps with very weak sigs sometimes but there is some 'blowby' (just as there is reported to be with Yaesu ones) but it's usually noticeable only when sigs are very strong eg on 40m.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 27, 2000 at 07:07:15 (GMT/BST)

Also today was a great day for my dxcc score, with 9E1C i'm arrived at 110# but i have see on cluster that Claudio has few patience on band. He was start to transmit at 12.38z and every so often he changed in HF before stopped around 13.31z. I have heard many stations that from 10mt asked him the qsy on Six. So all is right when we arrive at target.....! many compliments to DXpeditions and good luck for the sixer's that tomorrow attempt the qso. 73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@amsat.org>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 22:35:04 (GMT/BST)

TNX TO MIKE VE9AA FOR COMMENT ON THE TS 60 QUESTION. HERE IT NOT STANDERD SO I AM STIL LOOKING FOR THE MODIFICATION TO MAKE THE TS60 WIDER IN RX. ALSO I AM LOOKING FOR A MOD TO MAKE MY FT920 WIDER????? ANYONE HAS A IDEA OR A MODIFICATION PAGE? ALSO I HEAR SOME GUYS ARE USING INRAD FILTERS FOR FT920. ANY COMMENTS ON THEIS FILTERS? 73 TIMON PA9KT
PA9KT <PA9KT@BART.NL>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 21:26:59 (GMT/BST)

Came into shack this morning and found the 48.250,260 etc to be endstopping (+60db ) But No other signals :-(( Then suddenly on 110 8Q7QQ came thro at 559 and I worked him at 09.13z on 50125 !! #105 1st Indian Ocean prop for me. Please what zone is he in??? What will tomorrow bring ? 73
jamie gw7smv <gw7smv@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 17:27:35 (GMT/BST)

Pierre 8Q7QQ is in MJ64jh, unfortunately I haven't worked him on 6m yet only on 10m. Nice opening from here to Eu yesterday though. Lots of OH SP DL OZ DK OK SM. Nothing today except local Es.
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 14:54:31 (GMT/BST)

First reasonable opening to JA mainland yesterday. Signals not too strong, though. Logged about 50 JA1,2,3,5 and 6. Surprising, we are suffering from bad propagation. KH6s worked and KH6 beacons heard but no sign of K5K. 9M6 carriers were strong around 02:30Z, but no sign of 9M6BAA. EU got all the propagation left!
Fred, PY2XB <py2xb@integral.com.br>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 14:42:05 (GMT/BST)

Looking for the grid square for Pierre, 8Q7QQ. Can anyone advise please? ZS3C, KG21 QSL received today, (7 months direct). Thanks.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 14:26:41 (GMT/BST)

Very strong Middle East TV today into IO94 still in at 12.45z. No ham signals unfortunately, any info on how long Pierre is in 8Q? Interesting raspy TV carrier on 48.252MHz very strong at times anyone no where this one is from. 73 Clive G4FVP
Clive G4FVP <g4fvp@ntlworld.com>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 13:40:05 (GMT/BST)

Great signals from 8Q7QQ today, he was calling and calling with no takers, well done Pierre..de Geoff
GJ4ICD <Equinox@iil.net>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 12:01:33 (GMT/BST)

Frst time solid copy of JA stations. Calling desperatly JA1BK but no copy (7 el m2 IC706 330m asl very nice take off to east). Openig started with UN3G .He was 59+40. VK4 strong signals for 1h. 9M7BAA also workable but my portable location safered of strong HA TV QRM.Best DX to all.(LOC JN86)
9A3HZ <9a3hz@ipc.hr>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:21:37 (GMT/BST)

At 10 Z: foF2 values very high over EU KM18=14.1, JN61=11.1, JO20=13.3, JO64=12.2, IO91=13.2. Everyone should have propagation, but you may en somewhere in an ocean
Peter, pa16
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:11:38 (GMT/BST)

That's more like it - 33 EU QSOs between 0714 and 0929 this morning. OH, SP, S5, OK, DL, ES, OM, I, 9A, YL. Thanks to all - signals are getting stronger day by day. Had a power failure in the middle of it all (again), but the standby generator was quickly brought into action. Purring contentedly, off for a beer.... 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:08:56 (GMT/BST)

VK coming up in JN88.. hear VK4FNQ now on 50130
Fred oe3mws <oe3mws@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 08:46:14 (GMT/BST)

RE: TK. My TK/PAo from 1989 was also accepted by the DXCC desk. Seems they are not that strict as with FH....73's >
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 08:01:54 (GMT/BST)

RE TK and DXCC.. Folks for what it is worth I had my TK card accepted by ARRL for 50MHz.
Cliff G1IOV <m5acu@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 04:18:18 (GMT/BST)

Anyone know what is the reason for don't write the callsign E30TA, same at other bands, also for six in the related window on the on-line log for the E30 DXpedition??? Pse write me if you know!
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:55:44 (GMT/BST)

Timon PA9KT. I just bought a (used) TS-60 and it receives from 40-60MHz (not modified). I thought they ALL did, at least in NA as this was one of the deciding factors before I purchased it. I wonder if yours is different as purchased in EU? Perhaps others in EU can cfm/deny their own RX coverage. I know it is usually advertised only 50-54MHz, but ...... GL DX ! Mike VE9AA
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:24:01 (GMT/BST)

TK off course valid ??? Don't know what they will say at the dxcc desk...do they count TK as valid ?? Think we all know there is no operation allowed from TK on 6m ( not even by locals )....so I would be supprised if it would be counted as a valid dxcc....
Dennis PA7FM <pa7f@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:21:52 (GMT/BST)

Of course! TK is guilty for DXCC!!
pa5nb <pa5nb@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 22:36:34 (GMT/BST)

Does the DX-pedition TK/DL8NBH and TK/DJ2EH from May 1999 is valid as TK DXCC.Can someone tell me ? 73' George
George LZ1ZP <lz1zp@plovdiv.techno-link.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 21:13:48 (GMT/BST)

FH/TU5AX QSL : F5OGL and F2VX started a conversation with NC1L, last Saturday during the Auxerre Convention. They have presented all the Christian document's photocopies. They hope, all will be very soon arranged. Keep fingers crossed. Georges.
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 20:00:31 (GMT/BST)

UZ2FWA : Hello John, I worked him in July 1992 on 144. Operator Vlad, UA2FF. I received the QSL with the adress : Victor Loginov, PO BOX 73, Kaliningrad 236000 USSR. Is this adress available to day ? Was also mentioned : QSL via DK4VW. 73. Georges F8OP
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 19:24:40 (GMT/BST)

UZ2FWA: Wow, we have a super fast QSLer here! via DK7VW I think Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 19:22:57 (GMT/BST)

Hello all Who knows the right modification to expand the rx of a ts60 from kenwood. I know it can be done from about 40mhz tikll 60mhz 73 Timon pa9kt
Timon pa9kt <pa9kt@bart.nl>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 18:51:03 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone have the qsl info for UZ2FWA, Kaliningrad. I worked him in June 1992 - does anyone else have a card from him?
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 18:45:57 (GMT/BST)

Dear Friends, Very sad news - Algis LY2BA passed away last Saturday..... He was a very big SIX meters enthusiast here in Lithuania and he was mostly QRV on this band. He paased away in his garden some 20 km. from Vilnius in his radio shack. I hope many of you remember his call and many of you have a luck to talk to him on the band last few years. It is beyond expression this lost for me and all his friends... Remi LY2MW #1920
Remi LY2MW <r.vaicius@omnitel.net>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 15:45:48 (GMT/BST)

Re monitoring of TV, both conventional rx and tv rx is useful as, if strong enough, the picture can often give away the source with an on-screen ident. Also spE prop tends to give good picture quality while F2 gives very smeary and sometimes inlockable vision due to multipath. All good info to while away the hours of noise....73
Mike G8FCD <Mike@aspidistra1.demon.co.uk>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 14:17:09 (GMT/BST)

KP07 foF2 now 15 MHZ !
Peter, pa16
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 12:29:44 (GMT/BST)

Hi re tv for monitoring muf: Many thanks for all the advice received on this page and direct e-mail. I now think I will stick to monitoring with the IC756. I understand you need a strong video signal to produce a picture. Thanks again Pete
Peter G3KNU <peter.jackson17@ntlworld.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 12:09:19 (GMT/BST)

FH/TU5AX still refused by DXCC desk ;-( just got cards back from arrl
johan, ON4ANT <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 12:04:41 (GMT/BST)

VK4FNQ VK4JH VK4ABW VK4CXQ into ON this morning
johan, ON4ANT <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 12:03:53 (GMT/BST)

0707-0721 4xSPs, then the rain, then 0845 2xOH. I don't think that's the last of it, either...
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 10:08:31 (GMT/BST)

Big open to SC EU 07:30-08:00z OH2BC.SP6GWB.YL3AG etc...de JA1RJU
ja1rju <ja1rju>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 09:59:50 (GMT/BST)

This is soooo frustrating - worked some SPs, then the rain came and along with it, S9 QRN. I know people are calling but zero chance of copying anything, unless the QRN goes away. Sorry..... Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 08:46:54 (GMT/BST)

Strong opening YO-VK4 started with 06:45. Wkd stations : VK4/fnq/jh/abw/do/brg/wdm . 73 de
Adrian / YO4FRJ/p <aa1@fx.ro>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 08:34:41 (GMT/BST)

Today will be a very good day! Just worked two VR2s very early, and have to go out, and miss most of it!
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 07:36:33 (GMT/BST)

9M6BAA Peter sorry I missed you in all the JA pile up today. I will look for you tomorrow from 0350 on 50.100 cw. At the time you heard my I was only using 10 watts. My beam was on you. Sorry we will try again. I can be contacted on e-mail at gyde@ihug.co.nz Regards Bob.
Bob Gyde ZL3NE <gyde@ihug.co.nz>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 05:28:38 (GMT/BST)

V51VHF/B (dead carrier :-) ) in up to S9 on 24 October 1400-1430 UTC. Only contact was PY0FF peaking 579. ANC-4 just arrived- more to follow & TNX for the informative e-mails. GL es 6m DX...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 01:32:28 (GMT/BST)

WANTED: Att VK amateurs: Dumas C21DD on Nauru wishes to come back on air after many years absence. Dumas needs an Icom IC-736 transceiver (his selection) at a reasonable price in good working order (no junk). I will supply him with a new 5 element 50MHz beam gratis, all he needs is the IC-736! Needed by Dec 10th 2000 ex Sydney to be taken to Nauru...thanks...can any one help Dumas out?
Jack D. Haden C21JH <c21jh@usa.net>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 01:18:41 (GMT/BST)

RE: K5K (Kingman). Folks have asked what to do if they don't have split capability. If you're hearing them on .105, call them on .115 and announce tht you are simplex. They will come up and find you. They've had over 250 Q's with coastal and Pacific NW USA. They constantly monitor 50.115 and the beacon is running on 50.105. GL All.
Dave, N5JHV <dbatcho@lascruces.com>
- Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 00:36:13 (GMT/BST)

unusual condx during SAC tonight, hearing weak signs from OH,LA,SM,ES all the time, and some good MS bursts aswell, could be it be kind of ionoscatter or so?
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 19:43:26 (GMT/BST)

Looking for Prop from Europe 7 Africa. 73 G L N8XA
N8XA / M
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 15:12:25 (GMT/BST)

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. We usually are able to work both G, F and ON on flat ConDX - will You be the next new call in our log ? Unfortuanally now and then we have som QRN in the first hours, so if You dont "get us" during the fist hours plese try again after 19 UT. 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.
CQ Contest Team <oz7cq@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 15:08:18 (GMT/BST)

Buy a RX, scanner or whatever. Much better than a TV IMHO. Was off work today, so played radio. Hours of DX condx, but very few stns on. Had XE1KK/B at s9 for 2.5hrs +. Also heard or worked py0, ti2, j8, p4, xe1, xe3, loud ZL video for hours and FB backscatter to ve1,2,3,w1,2. 73, Mike VE9AA FN65rs in NB
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 00:48:38 (GMT/BST)

peter KNU if you want a tv set to monitor DXTV/MUFs Grundig do a small multi band set,i think 7inch screen which is a bit less costly than most bigger tv sets. as previuosly mentioned a good communications reciever is the answer to cover all options,preferably with a search and store facility. 73 Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal colin <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 22:52:40 (GMT/BST)

CONGRATULATIONS 5B4 4W6UN to 5B4FL and 5B4AFL 6/10/00 2xSSB 6M QSO! Your cards are in the mail.
VK3OT <VK3OT@arrl.net>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 22:25:28 (GMT/BST)

Suffer little children.
50.115 <50.115@6M.net>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 21:55:43 (GMT/BST)

Peter G3KNU, Try Tandy for low cost tv's covering VHF band 1. Personally, my choice would be a communications receiver. I bought a tv but after trying it against a communication receiver there is no contest the rx wins every time. Happy dxing. 73's
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 21:37:31 (GMT/BST)

Peter KNU: You might be better off buying a scanner.. I found it much easier to monitor the carriers on fm or ssb than to watch the screen of a tv, full of local birdies that you may or may not thing are the beginnings of a picture!.
Jim G0OFE
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 21:12:12 (GMT/BST)

To VK4JSR: the ANC-4 is no longer sold under the JPS brand. It is now marketed by Timewave (www.timewave.com) and you should have no problem in buying it (advertised in QST June 2000). I made a lot of experience with the ANC-4 on 50 MHz and if you are interested in it I can give you some tips.
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 20:19:10 (GMT/BST)

Hi I wish to buy a TV covering Band 1 to monitor the rising MUF. The only one I can find is a Thompson but its a bit over the top regarding price and it is colour and can be switched to the three colour modes. I just want a b/w with small screen. I have searched the rallys but to no avail. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance 73 Pete
Peter G3KNU <peter.jackson17@ntlworld.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 20:02:35 (GMT/BST)

correction to email address,thanks.
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 19:23:22 (GMT/BST)

Joe Iw4dqy - your qsl info for ZD8KW is ok. His qsl card also has South Atlantic Ocean, ASCN 1ZZ which I guess is his zip code. Johnny is a quick qsler. Good luck.
John G0EVT <john.hoban@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 18:50:19 (GMT/BST)

scott ,the anc 4 is back in production by timewave technology. try www.timewave.com this is advertised in sept 2000 QST magazine. 73 ian
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 18:15:44 (GMT/BST)

Around 13Z Oct.21 YV4AB beacon on 50.025.7 came into JA via LP and after a while YV5GRV QRVed on 50.107.9. Sigs were weak.Some JAs did not realize that YV station sent "pse 5 up" again and again.A world famous JA1 stn kept calling on the frequency and caused a S9+++ QRM on all the other stations.This is a normal condition to our 6m DXing! Thanks to YV station to announce UP 5.Some of us called on 113 and made QSO. Stations outside JA, please announce QRZ up 5 or more if you are being piled up by many JAs on 6m!
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarlcom>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 17:04:15 (GMT/BST)

ANC4: Last year I tried to purchase one from the USA, only to be told by nearly all their lsited stockest that they are no longer in production. This was confirmed by their own web site!Are they still available retail in the UK?
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 12:28:18 (GMT/BST)

Please, does anybody have a working address for the callsigns below. I have used bookmaster. OH0/SM3OKC, OJ0/DL5IO, OY9JN, YL2JN, LY2IN, LY1KAT, UR6IM, TA3BD/OE2GRP, LX3DX, ZB2CF, SV9ANK, JY9NX, CX2LI, CN8KD, OH0AB, Please reply to the address below Thanks.
Barry G4KCT <bhf1@york.ac.uk>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 11:48:01 (GMT/BST)

Nick: No good just moving 1kHz - the pileup of JAs for K5K is around 10kHz wide, centered on 115 and the one for VK9CZ is wider. It's pretty busy here in DXpedition-land. Didn't make any difference at all today because there wasn't anything to work :-( I'll stick with 145 unless anyone thinks its a really bad idea since the advantage of being in the 'quiet zone' outweighs the disadvantage of missing the occasional casual caller. The JAs seem to find me there, anyway... Have now got the second antenna up and upgraded feeder, so I should be a bit louder, and more importantly should have better ears.... Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 11:27:35 (GMT/BST)

Hallo, searching on the web i'have found only on one call database the ZD8KW address : Jonny Clingham P.O.box 2 Ascension Island Is correct or have a manager ?? Tnx in advance Joe Iw4dqy
Joe Iw4dqy <gibaruzz@tin.it>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 09:53:04 (GMT/BST)

Last night (before the power failure) was good with VK9CK and VK9CZ 5/9 (10m ony 5/6). I have now changed the beacon antenna to a discone (good for 2m and 70cm as well) from the retuned Hustler 5BTV. would appreciate any reports to compare. 73
Ross 4W6UN <4w6un@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 09:41:17 (GMT/BST)

Last night (before the power failure) was god with VK9CK and VK9CZ 5/9 (10m ony 5/6). I have now changed the beacon antenna to a discone (good for 2m and 70cm as well) from the retuned Hustler 5BTV. would appreciate any reports to compare. 73
Ross 4W6UN <4w6un@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 09:41:06 (GMT/BST)

Peter, 9M6BAA, I would be very, very happy to work you on any frequency that you choose. Good luck and plenty of dx. 73's
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 08:51:38 (GMT/BST)

Worked about 20 qsos last night on 26 minute Aurora-E opening to GM, G, LA, OZ, DL, PE. It appeared 15 minutes after the aurora had dissapeared. It started from Norway and jumped to Scotland. At maximum GM, G, DL and OZ were 59+ at the same time. I missed about 5 minutes out of the opening looking for a vacant spot. Finally I parked at 50184... CU next time - Vesa OH3NWQ @ KP11WL
Vesa OH3NWQ <oh3nwq@sral.fi>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 08:42:30 (GMT/BST)

Peter 9M6Baa Why not just move up one KC to 50.116 - But advertise it and then mostly stick to it, that way you will miss most people who seem to be channelised, and also be in the area most people tune carefully. BTW I've heard you briefly on two days, but always too weak to work.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 07:22:31 (GMT/BST)

Adam, thanks for raising this. I chose 115 because it's the nearest frequency to 110 that isn't plagued by video here. But I'm not at all territorial about it. Also, I've had comments that 115 has problems with OK tv when there's Es in Europe. VK9CZ / VK9CX are also using a good chunk of space, calling on 125 and listening 130-140 - so no room for me in there. I'm tempted to move way up out of the way - 145 maybe - but that will inevitably reduce my chance of being happened across by those who are not specifically looking for me. Of course, that could be seen as an advantage. Comments welcome... Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 01:50:27 (GMT/BST)

What is it with DXpeditions and 115??? Currently we have 9M6BAA (who attracts rather large JA pileups) and K5K both active on 115. Does anyone else in this region see a fundamental problem here? Last night PA0HIP was reporting 46.1717 VK TV "strongest ever" and we had 59+ JAs responding to our CQ EU CQ EU calls(?) No chance of hearing anything underneath! Peter, 9M6BAA, I know you were active first but are you able to move up band slightly (as I doubt K5K will QSY)? Only trying to avert a potentially bad situation! Cheers
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 01:10:03 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, thank you for all the EU stations worked me on 20/10 & 21/10. As a result that many e-mails asking for QSL information. Here it is : Charlie Ho, P. O. Box 80424, Cheung Sha Wan Post Office, Hong Kong. My homepage : http://www.qsl.net/vr2xmt 73 Charlie / VR2XMT
Charlie / VR2XMT <vr2xmt@amsat.org>
- Monday, October 23, 2000 at 00:44:13 (GMT/BST)

Not to mention the DX under the keyers and DX'ers... Not audible here, but the cluster indicated that it was close to here, and even being worked by southern G's... What a strange world we live in. 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 22:23:41 (GMT/BST)

Looking for six mtr mods for any ampilifier, for ex Ameritron,Yaesu........, 73s de la2wka
Rene <la2wka@frisurf.no>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 22:22:00 (GMT/BST)

Nice E's opening into Scandanavia from 20.00 to 20 25z. Certainly not auroral! Heard OH6HFX (new square in KP14), LA6EIA, SM2HTM, OH1JPK, SM3GHN, OH5IQ, OH3XA, OH3BHL, SM3LIC and OH2TP. 73.........David.
David BRS 25429 <brs25429>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 21:36:03 (GMT/BST)

US TV/Video noise on six es 48 mHz,OH beacons in S9, strong audio on six from north ans east we are calling cq on 50145, de la2wka es lc1obt any takers?? Norway video 48236,246,252
Rene La2wka <la2wka@frisurf.no>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 20:17:30 (GMT/BST)

Had PMR from the US around 46MHz this afternoon (1600z) into IO81 e.g. 46.363, no sigs on 6m but getting there.
Darrell G0HVQ <g0hvq@fatcat.clara.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 18:19:53 (GMT/BST)

48.236 video (quite "buzzy") heard for the first time. Not listed! Where is this please? (LA video strong at the time). TNX es 73...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 16:08:44 (GMT/BST)

Well, things are getting better every day now. European QSOs today with ES (6 different stations), YL, I and LA. Apologies to those who I know were calling, and in particular IK1EGC whose callsign I just couldn't get hold of - I must have sent QRZ to him fifty times in half an hour. As you can tell, signals are still weak - but getting stronger - LA5QFA was loudspeaker-copy. Here's to better again tomorrow. 6m QSO count is now 1284 for 16 countries. 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 15:56:49 (GMT/BST)

RE: Kingman Reef - Callsign K5K....Grid AJ86. They should be up on 6M sometime after their sunup which is about 1700Z. Breakable beacon - TX:50.105 RX:50.115. They will also be monitoring 28885. Pse notify me by e-mail of any heard or QSO reports as I am their 6M Pilot. GL All.
Dave, N5JHV <dbatcho@lascruces.com>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 14:44:17 (GMT/BST)

Thanks for the feedback re: noise cancellation- especially that received via e-mail. It appears that the schematic posted on that URL may require changes. The issue seems to be to inhibit the sense antenna from hearing weak signals in the direction of the noise while hearing only the noise- otherwise signal cancellation will also occur. Am I correct on that? Prefer e-mail response so I don't clutter this board unless issue is important to most. Again, many thanks. Best 73 es DX...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 14:10:56 (GMT/BST)

...Very frustrating heard for about half an hour, 9M6BAA around 08.45z, and not be able to complete a QSO. Conditions were marginal.... but carriers 48.239 and 48.260 MHz very strong!
Dan,ik1egc <dgattoli@to.alespazio.it>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 13:03:14 (GMT/BST)

i use the ANC-4 here when i have tv hash from my neighbour[s], the noise can be up to s-7 [switch mode psu noise]across whole band,i use a short boom 7ele[16 1/2 feet boom] at 32 feet high as a noise aerial and 8ele [34feet boom] at 70 feet as main yagi.the 7ele is around 1-1 1/2 s points down on 8ele. i can eliminate the noise with both yagis pointing at the noise and hear stations in that direction i wouldnt otherwise be able to hear. like alan says ,you do need a noise aerial capable of receiving the noise almost same as main aerial. there is insertion loss with anc-4 in use , the input swr of anc4 is 1-1@50mhz put it this way,any station that gives me an s-1 signal reading ,i can hear, whilst i am beaming at s-7 tv hash. the mfj 1026 isnt any good @50mhz plus input swr is high above 30mhz. anc 4 will take 150w thru power and no probs fitted between rig and amplifier , vox input is fitted also as std,they are around £179 ukp from waters and stanton or buy from usa.73 ian
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 10:33:31 (GMT/BST)

Hi Alan & others. Re ANC-4L: specs up to 80MHz, actually. I have one too and agree the secret lies in a decent noise antenna setup. Still looking for you each morning 2100-2300 via LP. Cheers
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 10:24:09 (GMT/BST)

Pity you weren't round yesterday Alan, the 3C5I beacon was loud into the UK for hours yesterday afternoon. First time I've heard it. Managed to work some ZSs which was very welcome, first time us mortals (with small/low beams) have been able to work DX for a long time.
Darrell G0HVQ <g0hvq@fatcat.clara.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 07:37:25 (GMT/BST)

I could not live without my noise canceller (ANC-4) here. I really should not be on 6m, firstly because of TVI and being adjacent to a 48250 TV, secondly because of the S9 hash that I have to put up with. The noise canceller reduces S9 hash down to S1 or S2. The secret is to have a good noise antenna pickup, and patience to adjust the noise canceller often. I have 2 articles on its use, what to do and what not to do (I thought they were on the UKSMG site, but I cannot find them so I will send them to Chris)Phil FR5DN, it should work for you too, provided you can sample the noise well. The ANC-4 is rated to 60MHz and works well. I believe the MFJ is rated to 30MHz. Let me know if anyone needs an email of the 2 articles.
Alan, 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 07:19:55 (GMT/BST)

Hello Friends. I have VERY high noise level from arcing insulators with the 15Kv power lines closed to the house. It's a real problem cause i cannot even copy decent cw signals on the bands. Qrm is covering bands from 160m up to 70cms. I wonder if any real good solution exists with noise cancellers. Sorry for the stations calling me and that i can't read. I hear you but it's hard to copy. I know i have not worked new countries when conditions are good, because of that noise. I even have to close the station when it's too strong. Very nice backscatter cdx to africa last night. ZS6TWB was strongest at 340°, while i had to beam 290° to listen ZS6DN, amazing... GL and vy 73- Phil
Philippe - FR5DN <fr5dn@oceanes.fr>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 06:45:34 (GMT/BST)

Another very short openning (9 minutes!) into JA via LP tonight. 11 stations in the log. 73s Pedro
Pedro, ct1dyx <ct1dyx@teleweb.pt>
- Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 04:09:05 (GMT/BST)

DSP?, Plagued with high local QRN?, Does the ANC-4 and noise cancellation (phase shifting as opposed to blanking) really work? Pse check this link and e-mail comments based upon your expertise! The plan is a two (big) manually switched (not stacked) antenna system. >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/no_noise.htm "10,000 heads are better than 1" 73 es DX...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 23:56:24 (GMT/BST)

Try DSP to hear those very weak cw signals!! There is an excellent DSP program by Vittorio, IK2CZL and Alberto I2PHD that works wonders! It is Spectran 4 and is found on http://padan.freeyellow.com/ It is realtime audio DSP with about a 1 second lag. Plug the rx audio into your PC sound card - it works on most sound cards, not just SoundBlaster. You can spot signals, set the bandwidth and listen in. For example, I could not hear even a trace of ZS6TWB/B this evening with my rx 500Hz band width, but knew the approx frequency. The software showed me where it was, let me set a 50 Hz bandwidth, and it was easy to hear the familiar call letters of the beacon. It is not suited to fast qsos but is excellent for weak signals. Try it!
Alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 22:07:07 (GMT/BST)

VK4FNQ,9M6BAA,ET3VSC,V51E,ZS4,5,6,TR8CA,TR8XX,3C5I,E3+ bs from all over europe and ES to UR,EA9, not such a bad day after all, propagation is always there in the weekend (at least somewhere)...
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 21:22:08 (GMT/BST)

V51VHF/B in from 1230-1600Z. At 3.5 hours duration, this is probably one of the longest duration openings between NA and V5 in many years. Unfortunately, no QSOs. A second path over the North Atlantic had MUFs just under 50 MHz. 73 es GL all...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 18:15:58 (GMT/BST)

Had v51vhf/b in from 1350-1440z today up to s5. Never heard a single live station from V5 or from ZS. Saw many ZS's on the cluster but ALL working EU. V51E showed up later after NA lost prop. Very dissapointing. de Ve9AA Mike FN65rs in NB
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 18:00:05 (GMT/BST)

And I thought my pileups were big... just had the honour of being VK9CZ's first QSO on 6m. He was S9+ off the back of my beam at 3000km. The pileup of JAs which ensued for him after our QSO had to be heard to be believed. Good luck with it, guys. 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 15:19:47 (GMT/BST)

Theo M0HEN/MM-PA3HEN/MM now on his way to FIGUEIRA DA FOZ IN50 arrivel monday evening tru the SEA-grids IN85-75-74-64-42-41-40.This evening 21/10 qrv after 18.15z as M0HEN/MM.SO South America look out for him.
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 13:35:17 (GMT/BST)

Any JOTA Stations available on six. We Are running a JOTA station on 50.350 MHz --looking for conn000.
Erwin PE1MGR (PA3AZX/J) <Info@2at.net>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 11:34:17 (GMT/BST)

Seems we are getting Eu video vy late past several days, after 18z, so please look for southern US later then a normal morning(US time) opening. BTW PJ8/N4ZC is active, told him to look Eu 12-15z, he is a fine cw op, especially if signals are weak. Will have to ask him his schedule for FJ/N4ZC, but he changed to six in middle of gigantic Eu pileup on 20 meter SSB(guess I made lots of friends, but did work him on Es on 6). So if you think band is open, call him on low bands & he will go to 6. GL to all
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 11:00:39 (GMT/BST)

To Willem: same here! Heard this year but missed: D2, VP2V, EY, ET, 9M. 9M only takes a part of my callsign, EY and VP2V reply by QRZ?. Also some good openings missed when I was at work and alone... Another day better luck. That is the Magic Band. 73s to all.
Alain ON4KST <on4kst@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 10:23:20 (GMT/BST)

9M6BAA hrd 429 at 07.21, alater just bits and pieces..still one open fer ON's... E30TA will be qrv 6m from noon on (info from HF op).
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 09:54:58 (GMT/BST)

Into EU at last - 6 x DLs, first was DL3RBH. Signals are very very very weak, below the noise for most of the time. Spent a long time guessing letters in callsigns, think we got them all right in the end. Need callers to be very explicit about what they're sending, only send your call again if we got it wrong, otherwise send lots and lots of RRRRRs so there's no doubt about it. Nothing heard for 30 mins now, but we're still trying. 73 Peter 9M6BAA & Rich G4ZFE
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 09:47:14 (GMT/BST)

Around 08Z DL3RBH came into JA via SC in QTF 230-240 degs.Thanks to his fine operating technic to pick up UP 2-3kHz instead of on-freq, many JAs got new one! I also made QSO with SP6GWB on this evening.Thanks
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarl.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 09:24:43 (GMT/BST)

UN3G and JA6TEW, JA6RJK into JO65ml. I am calling on 50.102. Pse pass into DX-cluster
Bo SM7FJE
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 08:45:13 (GMT/BST)

For those lucky enough to work Eritrea, details of the E30TA DXpedition can be found at: http://rzhome.rrze.uni-erlangen.de/~unrz45/BCC/act/2000/e30/ Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 07:47:53 (GMT/BST)

Wow VK4 already in/out on .110 now, with some luck some new ones today????????? Good hunting................
Johan PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 07:28:03 (GMT/BST)

VK4FNQ QG39 @ 06.16utc wkd what an early start, but he faded vy quick
geert,on4gg <on4gg@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 07:19:18 (GMT/BST)

Re:RN6HW, sent the QSL some months ago, no reply, I think there are few chances unless He finds a manager...
Andrea,IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 06:56:20 (GMT/BST)

What a frustrating day!!!!! People were working all the good stuff all over europe today. Just heard the odd bits of pieces of J28ff;et3vsc;E30TA;5x1gs;vr2xmt;bg7oh....could have worked 5 new ones with a bit of luck.. Well guess that's the "magic band" doing for you: win a few ......loose a lot ,HI 73 Willem PA0HIP
Willem PA0HIP <wmorsink@casema.net>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 01:23:29 (GMT/BST)

NAURU (RI-39): Due to heavy pre-Christmas airline traffic Air Nauru has very few flights to select. This morning Air Nauru confirmed the following flights: Sydney-Nauru Sun 10th Dec and return Nauru-Sydney Fri 22nd Dec 2000. This gives me around 11 clear days of 50MHz activity as C21JH. Due to travel being in the peak season I am paying full fare so any donations would be welcomed. Equipment will be IC-736 to 5 element at 45 feet. Sorry, due to flights being booked out, there will be no T30JH side trip! 73 de Jack (C21JH).
VK2GJH Jack D. Haden <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 00:56:43 (GMT/BST)

At last some DX audible in North Yorkshire - IO93! Heard at 17.44z FR1AN on 50.120 KHz. But who was he ragchewing with? He was conducting a qso with a much louder French speaking station but I never got his callsign. Five minutes later I bagged FR1GZ on 50.115. Noticed the signals were slightly off the proper beam heading. Any comments? 73 to all..David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 22:15:09 (GMT/BST)

A very enjoyable day today with 3 new ones and a gottaway.Worked 5x1gs,j28ff,e30ta for new ones.Gottaway was ET3VSC.Also the 3 FR's were the loudest I have ever heard them.Also a few zs's.The MUF has been very close the last few days with vr and vk heard.It yet again proves however that without E's we struggle at these Northerly latitudes.I wish 5r8 and TU would show.73
Conrad G0RUZ <conrad.farlow@virgin.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 22:09:45 (GMT/BST)

Hooray the weekend is here, see you all tommorow for QRM Saturday!!
G0LCS kERRY <g0lcs@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 20:45:59 (GMT/BST)

E30TA via DL5NAM, active until Nov. 1st Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 18:39:46 (GMT/BST)

E30TA - no info on Buckmaster for QSL - anybody have info?
KEN G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 18:35:47 (GMT/BST)

ET3VSC peaked 579 for 5 minutes.TR and J2 in aswell
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 18:33:03 (GMT/BST)

JA's working W5's LONG PATH NOW
K9DTB <>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 17:06:53 (GMT/BST)

Real good 59 opening to J28NH & FF @14:00 and E30TA @ 15:00. ET3VSC heard 579 but disappeared. Bits of 5X but not enough to work. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 16:44:54 (GMT/BST)

Ref. 5X1GS worked him at 17.00Z QSL manager = WB2YQH.
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 16:24:18 (GMT/BST)

QSL manager for 5X1GS ? ,worked at 1358 today.
Keith G4FUF <g4fuf@micronet-uk.com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 16:21:35 (GMT/BST)

Briefly E30TA into ON, just enough to make a qso.
geert, ON4GG <on4gg@hotmail..com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 16:03:10 (GMT/BST)

RN6HW QSL: Anybody had any luck? I sent registered mail several months ago, with no response. I'm around the 90 mark now, so would hate to have to write off another one, besides ZD8MB...
Chris R. Burger ZS6EZ <crb@nanoteq.com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 15:54:22 (GMT/BST)

Afetr listening to loud VK via telephone from 9A8A (JN86) a week ago, Gods had some mercy for us poor beggers in black hole JN83 letting us weork VR2LC and XMT this morning. Finally, we have just considering a way to destroy mountains in direction E. Good for them.
Gogo 9A6C <grongovst.tel.hr>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 15:32:55 (GMT/BST)

Hi there. What's a day! Heard/worked 9M6BAA, VR2s, 5X1GS, J28NH, J28FF, V51VHF/B, TR0A/B, 3C5I/B,... not so usual in JO20hi!
Alain ON4KST <on4kst@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 15:08:03 (GMT/BST)

What a frustrating morning! Charlie (VR2XMT) you were in and out on .125 / .120 here in IO70 SW England for over 2 hours. Please let BG7OH know that I also heard him on .135. I hope to get you both in my log soon so that I can put your cards alongside those I already have for our QSOs from H44. maybe tomorrow. 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 13:10:10 (GMT/BST)

Hi, I have just been talking to pierre 8Q7QQ on 885. He reports that he has worked EU stns in SP, DL,EY,OM AND LZ plus OH2BC. He will start his operating on .110 then when any kind of pile up starts move to his preferred qrg of .125. 73 Andy - sorry for the earlier false starts!
Andy G3SVD <andy.hewitt@talk21.com>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 11:39:04 (GMT/BST)

Re: 8Q7QQ qsl via HB9QQ. Just talk to this gentelmen with 59 both ways. He states that he will be active till October 29 and return to HB9-land on Oct 30. In the meantime his main frequency is 50125. Now he is in qso with OH-station. Oct 20 08:41Z. Good luck!
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 09:33:07 (GMT/BST)

I will be QRV as 9M6AAC around the 23rd-27th November 2000 . I going to monitor 6 meters before and after the CQWW CW contest (Friday 24th/Monday 27th). This operation will be from the same schack than the current 9M6BAA pedition.
Timo OH1NOA <oh1noa@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 08:14:36 (GMT/BST)

(0122Z) : ALL KH5'S CURRENTLY ON PALMYRA..BOAT OUT TOMORROW
N4WW-@ <N4WW-@ >
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 06:33:14 (GMT/BST)

Tony I0JX: 8Q7QQ is active until 1 November.... good luck, we're all looking.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Friday, October 20, 2000 at 06:18:43 (GMT/BST)

Peter i recived the card from 3A/OH2BC 18/10 so there is hope
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@icu.nl>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 23:39:53 (GMT/BST)

Hi Peter. PY5CC, regarding VP9 and six-metre operation, Ron, GW3YDX told me the day before he left for VP9, (16th Oct), that he would monitor 28885 for the possibility of good six-metre conditions. If conditions looked favourable, Ron would drive to his friend location, VP9ID and operate from there. I think he has a 100w rig with him. VP9 would be new one for me on both six and ten metres. Best 73's.
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:17:42 (GMT/BST)

Johan, German TV station at 48.2604 Mhz: QTH is Grunten, Locator JN57, power 100 kW, horizontal polarisation. You will find a list of European TV transmitters between 48-85 Mhz at http://web.libertysurf.co.uk/geoff.brown/tv.html gl & 73,
Peter, OE4WHG <oe4whg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:17:12 (GMT/BST)

Still no 3A/OH2BC card here with me. Anyone else recieved it in PA or ON land? 73 and keep fingers crossed for the weekend,
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:52:51 (GMT/BST)

There is a spot on the cluster from GW3YDX operating from VP9. Anyone know if he will be on SIX also ? Tnx & 73s.
Peter PY5CC <PY5CC@50mhz.com>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:32:28 (GMT/BST)

Can someone please fix the DX Cluster clock in Portugal!!! 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bxg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 19:56:28 (GMT/BST)

Who received card from TA3BD or YM0KA?
Jan PE1GNP <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 19:50:47 (GMT/BST)

Can someone tell me from where ARD1 (germany) transmits. Its awfully strong in the evenings at my qth. I even see picture on my TV with the 4 yagis. The TV says 48.250 Mhz any input?
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 18:06:05 (GMT/BST)

For the video-listeners: the 48.239.6 video reported widely today is in 9M2 - an indication of propagation this way, but 1000km short of me across the South China Sea. My local video (Limbang) is either 48.251.3 (which it was today) or 48.249.5, depending which exciter they choose to use at the transmitter. I'll post what tomorrow's lucky frequency is when the time comes. The Limbang transmitter 'only' runs 13kW (10dB less than the 9M2 transmitter), so if you hear it at any strength at all, come and find me :-) 73 Peter the Hopeful.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 15:58:51 (GMT/BST)

Frustrated at a fruitless pounding at the EU window (except for a '119' report from 5B4FL), I had just listened to around 2 hours of absolutely nothing other than the local TV. When a sudden JA opening showed up - S9+ signals all the way. Several JAs called me with QRP - lowest power I recorded was 500mW (and it's a 4000-odd km path). Another 100 QSOs in the log. Total now 791 QSOs (269 CW, 522 SSB), 10 countries. I wish that K index would settle itself down, then we could really get some action..... 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 15:53:17 (GMT/BST)

I ASUME OH CLUSTER IS DOWN???!!!
dtb
USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 15:26:57 (GMT/BST)

Any one like me know a VQ9QM E-MAIL TNX IN ADVANCE
Franco IK8DYD <IK8DYD@AMSAT.ORG>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 14:46:56 (GMT/BST)

About 8Q7QQ... does anyone know until when he will stay there? He does not appear to be very active this time; is he more in holiday or more in a DX-pedition?
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 12:45:54 (GMT/BST)

It should be good day today. Band full of carriers. So strong that I can't locate direction. 59 plus 60 in all directions. And it is not local TV. First few CQ was awarded with qso with YB5QZ and 8Q7QQ. Both 599. I will be stayng on 50115 calling CQ all evening so please keep looking. Changing directions every few minutes.
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 11:25:05 (GMT/BST)

Graham VK6RO: Great to see you're finally seeing some results for all the white noise you've been hearing. Good luck on the EU path. Monitoring the EU path nightly, but still no signs this far south (27.483degrees). Maybe soon!
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 04:29:14 (GMT/BST)

Likewise, Graham - great signals from you around 1230 GMT yesterday. Very strong signals from the whole of SE Asia and VK around that time. 73 Peter.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 02:52:59 (GMT/BST)

MAGIC BAND WEDNESDAY in Perth we had BY9AA, 4W6UN [BCN], EY8CQ,9V1UV,JA,YB0AN,KH7[KH6] HL, VR2XMT AND 9M6BAA [HE WAS 59++] believe me, 10 countries in 1 day into the most remote capital city on earth is an absolute wonder!!! 9M6BAA was absolutely outstanding, massive signal, we are also looking towards europe every day, cheers from sunny perth 30c OF77XX. Graham VK6RO/VK6SIX
GRAHAM VK6RO <vk6ro@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 01:08:01 (GMT/BST)

Thanks to the many folks who responded to my question about LP from Europe to KH5K. It appears from the various info that the best bet will be between 0800 - 1200Z. Just for clarification: I am the Pilot Station for the expedition - I am NOT on the expedition. AA7A will be the primary 6M op. from KH5K. The actuall callsign will be announced after they arrive. They will not have e-mail or phone, so info for them (ONLY regarding 6M) should be sent to me via e-mail and I will relay via HF or have one of the other pilots relay via HF. GL to all.
Dave, N5JHV <dbatcho@lascruces.com>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 23:46:36 (GMT/BST)

QSL's sent today for : G4HBA, G4RGK, G0JHC, GW3MFY, PA7MM, PA9KT, N5WD, K9DTB, W1JZ, WA3WUL and KB3CWS. My apologies for the delay of 2 weeks due work load. 73's !
Paul yv1dig <yv1dig@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 21:59:54 (GMT/BST)

Why last opening?? It will be a good autumn!!!!!!!!!
pa5rk
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 21:39:13 (GMT/BST)

Nice to hear VR2LC arround 09:30 UTC Today.. he was peaking 579 in the Top here..heard for more than 45 min..I do hope that was not the last F2 this Year...good luck on 6M de Frank
Frank DL8YHR <DL8YHTFRANK@AOL.COM>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 21:20:16 (GMT/BST)

Great to hear VR2LC into IO83 today via the direct path, about 50 deg. Signal strength 419 at best but mostly in the noise. Unfortunately not loud enough for long enough to work. Congratulation to all who managed a two-way qso. Received the following QSL cards over the last two weeks: EY8MM, 9J2BO, ZD9BV, ZD8KW, ZD7VC, 7Q7RM, J87AB, 8P9HW and 4L0DXP. Many thanks for the contacts and QSL cards. Good dx to all
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 20:08:11 (GMT/BST)

W5's heard weak JA's today on LONG PATH. 73 AX
N8XA
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 19:35:39 (GMT/BST)

Recvd 3A/OH2BC and ZD8KW cards today. Thanks guys. 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 17:53:39 (GMT/BST)

Received the QSL card from 3A/OH2BC today. Tnx Kari !!
Ken SM7CMV <kenth@kastanje.tomelilla.se>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 14:21:24 (GMT/BST)

What a nice openning to EU this afternoon! Worked LZ1AG at 0804z with first EU in year 2000.And a couple of LZ stations coming after him.SP6GWB signal is going up and worked at 0907z,and also have IK0FTA,OZ5IQ,DL8YHR,YL3AG,G4RGK,OH1XT,F1PUX,F4PAN,OK1DDO and PA9KT at last.About 2 and half hours EU openning worked 11 EU countries.But the signals were very very QSB,hope will be better in the next time!Best 73's de VR2LC/Ken
Ken,VR2LC <vr2lc@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 13:46:13 (GMT/BST)

UN3G Watch for E skip linkups during Nov. & DEC, Gl hope to work you N8XA Axel.
N8XA
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 12:27:18 (GMT/BST)

Not a sniff of EU here. All the more frustrating listening to VR2LC working stuff- he is amost 2000km away, so I suppose he's entitled to get different propagation. My turn tomorrow. 440 QSOs in the log so far, 7 countries but nothing outside the Pacific Rim as yet. Plenty of time yet. 73 Peter
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 11:09:03 (GMT/BST)

I received the TZ6VV card a few months ago. You can see it at my website, www.qsl.net/la8aja. I sent directly to his homecall, KB0VV. I don't have the address here, but I can post it later if needed.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 10:03:40 (GMT/BST)

hearing vr2lc for 20min wy weak in and out to weak to work but there 73 timon
timon pa9kt <pa9kt@bart.nl>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 09:40:15 (GMT/BST)

Hi. I have a question to old Six DX-man. Whether the long-distans QSO's via F2 on Six meters in night time at breadth of 43 degrees of north are possible? If are possible, in what time? 73!
Val, UN3G <un3g@nursat.kz>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 08:05:15 (GMT/BST)

V51VHF/B: Adam, this beacon has been around for years and is a good indicator of condx to here. sadly it is not an indicator of V51 activity! Also, when last heard here (couple of weeks ago)it was not keying. So, you are listening for a clean steady carrier on 50.018!! PS, finally worked my first VK from Cornwall - last Sunday Bill VK6JQ. Heard 4FNQ and 4ABW but couldn't break the eastern EU pile. 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 07:10:24 (GMT/BST)

Re 4CX1000A: install a low-value non-inductive swamping resistor across the input grid tank circuit. This will increase your drive power requirements, but may stabilize the amplifier. Start at 200 ohms and work your way down to 50. Good luck!
Pete ve3ikv <pete@eagle.ca>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 02:23:33 (GMT/BST)

The KH5K (Kingman Reef) Expedition currently expects to be QRV on 20 October. The grid is AJ86tj. I am the 6 meter pilot and the primary 6M op will Ned, AA7A. They will be running 300+ watts and a good yagi. Ned will be especially watchful for long-path to Europe. Will you folks who have worked LP to this general area (incl. KH6) please suggest times to watch and I will relay. Pse reply direct. GL to all.
Dave, N5JHV <dbatcho@lascruces.com>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 01:32:09 (GMT/BST)

Saw this posting on the OH DX Summit today: IV3LNQ 50018.0 V51VHF/B 549 in jn65vo 1620 17 Oct. Is this new beacon? It doesn't appear on the GJ4ICD Beacon List of 1/10/00. What antenna & P/O does it run?
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 00:16:26 (GMT/BST)

Hello there!! I built a 4CX1000A PA from the specifications given in the 1984 ARRL handbook. Even though all the parts are original I am experiencing some troubles with the operation of it! With a 3 watt drive power the output is quite low but present!! However when using 5 watt I get no output. The 4CX1000A instead starts to occilate, and the 1 Ampere anode high volt fuse blows. If anyone can help me out on this one, I would be very grateful. Details on the building of the PA can be found at: http://hjem.get2net.dk/OZ1DPR Best 73's de Bernd OZ1DPR
Bernd OZ1DPR <OZ1DPR@get2net.dk>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 21:26:23 (GMT/BST)

Keyer beacon will be running on 50.115 ('VVV DE 9M6BAA 9M6BAA BK' with a 10-second break) when I'm not active or too far away. See www.9m6baa.com for info on how to raise me if you hear it. 73 Peter 9M6BAA
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 18:47:20 (GMT/BST)

Finally there was a signal of Theo this time using the call M0HEN/MM he works about 85 stations from IN74 and IN83.On this moment he is unloading the ship in SANTANDER EA IN83 leaving there Tuesday evening 17/10 or Wednesday morning for a short trip to BORDEAUX FRANCE IN94 from there he is going to FIGUEIRA DA FOZ PORTUGAL IN50.Theo work not mutch on this trip but make AURORA qso,s from the GULF OF BOTHNIA with TF and JW,and when he was in the harbour in CT hearing ZD8 and PY stations.Look out for Theo qsl via PA3BLS direct or buro.
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 16:42:46 (GMT/BST)

9M6BAA now QRV. Been running on 50.115/QSX 5UP - mostly JAs. Having a beer, a rest and tuning around. Have DX cluster access but no email at present.
Peter 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 14:40:34 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW had a remarkable number of 1001 6m QSOs (474 CW, 527 SSB, including 51 dupes) with 772 different stations. The W, S and SE part of Europe was favoured (propagation-wise!): 340 I, 82 F, 69 DL, 64 U.K., 58 EA, 51 S5, 13 PY. The DX highlight was definitely YJ0DX. QSL via DL7DF, see http://www.qsl.net/dl7df.
Bernd DF3CB <df3cb@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 10:44:42 (GMT/BST)

Thanks for reports on the 3c5i beacon,everyone. I leave it running most days while I'm at work but get home to operate whenever I can. It seems to be a good way of checking out propagation (with 50W to a 5 element)
Alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 08:04:08 (GMT/BST)

Yesterdays M2.4 Flare at 06:30 Z caused a nice partial CME with a velocity of 1226 km/s (very fast). The particles should impact earth tonight at 00:00 Z and could/should cause Aurora
Peter, PA1SIX
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 07:25:03 (GMT/BST)

Nodir, hire is my experience with long coax and preamplifiers. Los properties of cables are in declaration ranges only for new cables. Outdoor cables can double its losses after same time. I always tested cables with power meter .You can just comp ear power on station and on the end of the coax. I found that preamplifier on antenna helps if you have long cable and noise is low (same days and some directions) In the populated location, and if you have TV carriers (terrestrial or F2) advance is minor. I can sand you schematics for PA if you wont to build one. It is not so hard. Best 73
Luci 9A3HZ <lfranin@ipc.hr>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 07:20:41 (GMT/BST)

Nodir, 40m of RG213 has about 1.4dB signal loss at 50MHz. This is not enough to make a significant reception problem, IMHO. (because at 50 MHz there will be noise which will also be reduced 1.4dB) I suggest noise is your problem (assuming the 746 is working OK). Local TV Tx, Computers, Line noise?
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 06:20:48 (GMT/BST)

RE Rception. It seems that I have some problems with reception. Using 7 el yagi 40 m long RG213 feed line and IC746. Interested if adding mast mount preamplifier can help me? If this is the case (somehow can increase my reception capabilities) I am interested in second hand reamp. New one a bit expensive for me. Will be very thankful for any comments. CU on 6m!
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 02:43:50 (GMT/BST)

Re COCOS-KEELING IS:- A reminder...VK9CZ and VK9CK will be active on 50 MHz from 21st October - 4th November 2000. 28885 KHz will be used for liaison. QSL's via VK6KZ and VK6HK respectively. This is a 50 MHz oriented expedition!
Don VK6HK <patndon@cygnus.uwa.edu.au>
- Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 01:47:44 (GMT/BST)

Does any one know where Larry TZ6VV is now pde I sent card to the USA but it came back not known at this ad.. and his email ad does not seem to be any good 3c beacon in for 2hrs today mostly 559 IO70 no alan though 73 de Dave
Dave G1KTZ <d.s.robins@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 23:37:25 (GMT/BST)

I just finished an 8 hour stint sorting and replying to buro qsl cards (not all 6m!)due to a change of logging software ,some ops will get a second QSL card sorry but this is the only way i can make sure all get a card to confirm QSOs.my QSL IN/OUT info was corrupted in the original data transfer. this only applies to my 2U0ARE callsign. 3C5I beacon heard here the last 3 days 559 in the afternoons. 73 Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal <colin@lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 23:06:11 (GMT/BST)

UK 50MHz beacons: OK so now I'm really confused. First the (good) news of a new beacon in SE England (albeit a little premature). Then the even better news that the Anglesy beacon will be back on soon. Then from the(recommended reading) beacon list no mention of that beacon. Can I suggest less inuendo - more honesty please! What's the score? 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 22:10:29 (GMT/BST)

Barry,G4KCT, I have tried to mail you twice about 6m activity in the North-East, and particularly types of antennae you have tried. Both messages have been bounced back to me. Did you send your correct address initially?? Cheers,73. Chris
Chris G7NRO <chris.g7nro@libertysurf.co.uk>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 19:18:18 (GMT/BST)

Re: 'GB3SMG' beacon. This has been planned for a long time (visit the RSGB VHF Committee web site, in particular: http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/vhfc/iaru.r1.beacons/50.html) The UKSMG are merely sponsoring the two (also 70 MHz) beacons - the planning & licensing is co-ordinated by RSGB.
Iain, G0RDI <six@sms.xerox.com>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 16:26:05 (GMT/BST)

13th 9Y4 59+20. 14th HC8 59+20. 15th PY0 53, HC2 59.
N8XA
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 15:53:44 (GMT/BST)

Just wkd ST2SA at 1315. Lots of Es locally (VR2 and JA) no other F2 heard so far this evening...
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 14:50:39 (GMT/BST)

Just received JW/DL3NRV QSL card (very fast reply) many thank's JÖRG and Neil G0JHC - 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 14:10:09 (GMT/BST)

Just received my QSL cards back from DXCC desk. Not vaild are: 3V8BB frm 23.10.1995 (unknown) and FH/TU5AX frm 18.05.2000 (No Documentation Rec) gl on 6m de Lorenz
Lorenz DL6NCI <Lorenz@dl6nci.de>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:59:32 (GMT/BST)

Hi, yestoday i firs time hrd on Six ZS (ZS6BTE), also hrd VU2MKP in FM on 50350, FR1DZ, but do not had QSO. QSO was with 4S7YSG and SP's. 73!
UN3G <un3g@nursat.kz>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:28:14 (GMT/BST)

In case you did not see the spots yesterday, Bob VU2MKP is QRV on FM 50.350 - Also VU2GTE, QSL via VK6RO, has been worked by Koji JY9NX on SSB the same freq.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:08:08 (GMT/BST)

all direct 3A/OH2BC qsl's mailed this morning. 73-kari.
OH2BC <OH2BC@clinet.fi>
- Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:02:18 (GMT/BST)

Just added audio of XT2OW and 3C5I in beacon mode (only ever hear Alan so strong in that mode Hi..)Also some 3C video, all from Friday the 13th, lucky for me. XT = #143 http://www.qsl.net/gi0otc/Audio3.htm
Alan, GI0OTC <gi0otc@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 20:59:07 (GMT/BST)

Hi all … Today here was very strong F2 opening. I worked from portable QTH about 1200m heights on the sea level. Propagation is openned in 04:05 UTC and lasted before 09:00 UTC. I had QSO with : VK4 - 6, VK8 - 2, BV2DP , 4S7YSG , ZS6 – 2 stn. Stations passed much aloud on 59 on S - a metre. Good beginning F2 season… 73 de UT5JCW
Serge UT5JCW <serge@stel.sebastopol.ua>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 20:30:04 (GMT/BST)

< @ >
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 20:13:51 (GMT/BST)

Re the 3A/oh2bc operation, has anybody rcvd a qsl yet??? I sent a card off wid a green stamp but nothing returned. 73 Andy
Andy G3svd <andy.hewitt@talk21.com>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 19:48:53 (GMT/BST)

I overheard Ben 5B4AGM asking ET3VSC about QSLs, he confirms he wants just an sae, no greenstamp, no IRC.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 18:04:20 (GMT/BST)

Jose/CT1EEB What beam heading did you have them please? I could hear asmall, but busy pile up for EY8MM, but not the DX. Also heard the 3C beacon, but nothing from 3C5I. 73 de
Andy GD0TEP <gd0tep@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 17:38:25 (GMT/BST)

Regarding the recent post about a UKSMG beacon (GB3SMG??)on 50.020. Please note that GB3SIX on the Isle of Anglesey is already registered on that frequency, and although it has been qrt for a whils due to having to re-locate, it WILL go back on-air as soon as the new mast has finished undergoing construction. I don't think it would be advisable to have two 6m beacons in the UK on the same frequency, like the CT beacons on 030. Can someone please confirm what the UKSMG is proposing with GM3SMG pse?.
Tony GW4VEQ <gw4veq@breathemail.net>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 16:57:41 (GMT/BST)

The zs6twb/b beacon is now driving a 5/8 vert instead of the 6 ele yagi. Still on 50.044 but now radiating equally poorly in all directions.73 de Paul
Paul zs6pjs <zs6pjs@pixie.co.za>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 16:55:00 (GMT/BST)

Its always nice to talk to a place we know so well. Great to talk with VK8MS this morning in 50145, I was glad with that. A bit earlier VK4ABW was 53 with me but couldn't hear me (he heard something Bravo... not enough, HI). Some European friends were a bit confused they couldn't hear Australia, well the same happens to us in CT when we hear them talking to ET, J28, YB, etc... and we don't hear a thing, BUT WE KEEP SILENT LISTENING TO THEM MAKING THE QSOs, no need to be rude if you can't hear the DX station on the other side ! Regards and a happiness feeling to talk to the Darwin area in 6m. Jose CT1EEB also: VK8CS, 4W6EB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 16:15:06 (GMT/BST)

7Q7SIX/B in up to 59+ 15 October 1230-1307 UTC. Worked FR5DN (14,580 kms) on CW and FR1GZ on SSB. Sri for delay in spotting. I have become vy reluctant to post due to severe abuse in the past plus stations that do NOT have prop will jump on the freq and begin endless CQs. Hopefully, the spot did help W1OO. I saw no abuse this time. Holding back the spots hurts all of us - especially considering that some of these openings may last less than just a few minutes! Best 73 es Gud 6m DX all....
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:47:09 (GMT/BST)

First decent opening this fall: heard weak VK6JQ for 30 min.and during a long burst VK4FNQ in QSO with F6PK?.Then worked FR1GZ and 15 min.later ZS6 stations very strong.Also 3C5I was very strong for 20 min.Hope for more to come.Fingers crossed.73's
Ger PE1CZG <gerh@dds.nl>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:14:24 (GMT/BST)

8 stations from ZS, 2-JA, 2-9H, 2-I0, and VU2MKP as a new one.
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 14:08:39 (GMT/BST)

0730Z- today, YL3AG came into JA7-JA6 in QTF 220 degs.The prop was a scatter mode. Then 0810Z- US5CCO made a big pile on 110 SSB in QTF = 240 deg.Wow! the scatter season has come! Are you ready?
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarl.com>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 13:35:51 (GMT/BST)

Someone in the UK (GW0PLP?) was wrking FR1GZ this morning - this was questioned by someone else! I also heard him in IO75 giving his loc as LG79 - missed the chance as he faded away! Well done however it was!
Simon GM4PLM <simon@creoch.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 12:53:07 (GMT/BST)

Just worked ZS6WB 50.114.2 SSB...also others starting to come here in IO83...GOOD LUCK 73`S GW0PRM.
Brian GW0PRM <bdg@med14.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 12:04:01 (GMT/BST)

This morning at 0945z wkd VK4ABW #117 and VK4FNQ. Good signals into Portugal. 73s
Pedro, ct1dyx <ct1dyx@teleweb.pt>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 11:37:08 (GMT/BST)

YJ0DX worked XT2OW this morning 14/10/00 21:20z RST 559 both ways.... reinforcing the South Pacific-Africa LP potential. West coast African stations please look for the VK4 TV on 46.172.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 11:29:17 (GMT/BST)

Signals drops down now (08:10).Only VK6JQ 519 on 103. Hrd 5 VK stations worked 2 VK4. Best signal VK4FNQ. Direct path this time !. Best opening so far to VK . F2 "working" at last. Working on 6 el TV CH 2 antena , new M2 7 el is still on garage waiting for mast (or first snow for easier work on roof HI)Best DX all.
Luci <lfranin@ipc.hr>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 09:19:17 (GMT/BST)

Leaving for 9M6 in a few hours. Hope to be QRV from Tuesday 17th 0900z. Contact and operational info is at www.9m6baa.com, will try to keep updating that page with news and info; will be here and on the DX cluster. Save some propagation for me. 73 Peter 9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS / 9M6BAA <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 07:11:23 (GMT/BST)

Further to VK4CP's info on VK4 to ZD8 opening last week pleased be advised that there were over 2 dozen long path openings last cycle between VK4 and West Africa (9L,6W1,ZD8) half of which were in Oct(earliest 2147: latest 0130). Please point out to African stations XT C56 TR etc that this path exists...OK it's late I know but it's possible. Good hunting on six.
Peter vk4apg <pjgarden@gil.com.au>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 23:58:18 (GMT/BST)

Our first real F2 of the YEAR here today to HC8GR, 50.113MHz. I missed the brief opening the other day. Was very dissapointed that many WELL KNOWN 6m DX-ers were working him, who already had worked HIM, or other HC8's in the past. Others with smaller stations, or marginal prop did not get a crack at him. Yes, I needed him, and even if I didn't, I STILL would feel the same way. I worked PY0FF earlier too, but only after hearing him give many CQ's with no answer. Please, guys, give the other fellas a chance. Someday, there may be prop in the OTHER direction, and I am sure you'll appreciate knowing, WE are just listening so YOU guys can have a crack at the DX. 'Nuff sed. Mike VE9AA
ve9aa <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 20:24:43 (GMT/BST)

Norm NVO: Yep, it will. Don't know where the tests were going on (although I can guess and he's probably in trouble), but UKSMG has sponsored 50MHz and 70MHz beacons, to be installed at an elevated site in IO91. I don't know if information about the site is supposed to be public yet so I'll not divulge it here until I have clearance to do so.
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 18:55:02 (GMT/BST)

A new beacon GB3SMG popped up today for a short period on 50020.0 giving loc as IO91 does anyone know if is this about to become a permanent beacon?? Norm G3NVO
Norm G3NVO <G3NVO@woodtech .demon.co.uk>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 17:16:33 (GMT/BST)

Recordings of the recent KH6 opening, and a few others, on my site www.qsl.net/5b4fl - you can find the link on the 5B4FL page. You will need Real Audio installed.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 14:24:32 (GMT/BST)

Could the folks posting QSO information, please put the time in as well. It really helps those still waiting to work them to know when propagation is more likely.
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 11:55:08 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, FO3BM sent me a message that Philippe will be active as TX0SIX (not FO0SIX) from Marquesas very soon. GL,
Hatsuo JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 11:51:37 (GMT/BST)

UK8OM, Mike from MN51UA likes to become QRV on 6m. He told me that he needs help to import a rig into UK. He can pay the rig, but there is no way to buy one in the shop. If you like to help you can catch him most of the time on 10m or via Satellite. He also has a weekly Sked with his QSL-Manager IK2QPR every Saturday at 8z on 21315Mc. Good DX on the magic band
Oliver, DL1EJA <reinders@andris.de>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 04:46:51 (GMT/BST)

gostaria de saber se o senhor ten algun esquena de direcional para six metro pois estou conesando na banda de 6m agora e so me falta uma direcional por emquanto estou ouvido apenas com uma de polo. muito obrigado pela atensao. zz2kos antonio brasil
jh1fns <zz2kos@bol.com.br>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 03:50:34 (GMT/BST)

Nice to see ZD7MY is active (as spotted on the OH DX Summit recently). Is there any way of getting in contact with him? Is he on the net, phone number etc??? I would like to make him aware of the long path 2130-2300 to VK. We worked ZD8 on Tuesday and there is a real chance of working ZD7 too (for a new one, I might add!) Any help most appreciated.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 00:44:02 (GMT/BST)

Hi.....Today again a verry nice F2 opening to W-Afrika... First XT2OW was 559 to 579 arround 0900 for good 30min... Later,arround 1500 he was back again with a vy beautyfull sign.More than 599 for more than 90min.3C5I/B also heard.. Where will the F2 go next??Yesterday also ET3VSC was worked VY 73 and good Hunting de Frank JO41GV
Frank DL8YHR <DL8YHRFRANK@AOL.COM>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 21:07:17 (GMT/BST)

apologies for 3 repetaed requests - for some reason my browser did not refresh correctly.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 19:54:37 (GMT/BST)

re the no useless spots plea from Peter G4MJS, may I add a request for no more "ONLY NOISE" or "NOTHING" spots - they don't wake me up but do annoy me, I can't see any use whatever to anyone in them.
Nick 5B4FL ZC4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 19:28:28 (GMT/BST)

anybody had QSL's from ER6A/P for 2 or 6 metres??
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 19:25:53 (GMT/BST)

nice dx today XT2OW MY # 112 listen to it on my website www.qsl.net/pe1mcd or www.pe1mcd.com 73's kees pe1mcd
kees pe1mcd <pe1mcd@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:42:13 (GMT/BST)

any body had QSL's from ER6A/P for 2 or 6 metres??
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:31:22 (GMT/BST)

Just updated my STOP PRESS page with some info regarding D6 Comoros, J2 Djibouti, Tchad TT & a St. Martin FS & PJ8 update www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 es gd DX de
OZ6OM "Matt" <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:24:32 (GMT/BST)

First direct E-W opening this year this morning into CT1EKF/DYX with 59+ signals, good sign, last year 1st opening was Nov 7, & Nov 11 to Eu(only Eu opening on F2). So maybe not so bad prop after all. Maybe another CME today, so be sure to look this way tmw.
Bruce K2RTH EL95 <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:10:54 (GMT/BST)

A quick plea on behalf of myself and anyone else who uses DX cluster spots to drive statistical analyses or automated warning systems - PLEASE don't spot things you can't hear. This practice messes up the stats, and wakes people up in the night unnecessarily. If you do need to swap information about a DX station which you're not currently hearing, how about using your own call in the 'dx station' field, or using the DX station's call but an impossible frequency (like 50000.0) which can be filtered out. I'm talking about spots like '50123.0 XT2OW Is he on yet?' or '50.109 3C5I NIL in IO91'. Thanks for your consideration....
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:06:57 (GMT/BST)

Any body get QSL cards from ER6A for 6 or 2 metres?
Ken G4IGO <g4igo@freeuk.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 17:00:11 (GMT/BST)

Friday the 13th!!! Well it wasn't that bad.Got a phone call at QRL from PE1MCD who told me XT2OW was at S9. So took the rest of the day off. Raced like Hakkinen to home. (did it in 30 min! normally 45.) Switched on the rig and...NOISE. Thought it would be a real 13 day. But than at 13.20Z XT2OW started with a in noise signal and came up to S9. 1 hour opening now and still able to read his sig's. Not a bad day at all! 73es,
Peter, PA2VST <peterg@condor-post.com>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 15:09:44 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW has 551 QSOs in the 6m log so far. News and online logs at http://www.qsl.net/dl7df. GL!
Bernd, DF3CB <df3cb@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 10:35:16 (GMT/BST)

Christian FH/TU5AX is now in Tchad since the middle of septembre. His QTH is Moundou, in the south part of Tchad, near the Central Africa and Cameroun border. He will be over there for 16 monthes. He will be very soon QRV on 6 meters with 400 watts and a 2 elements HB9CV. The callsign is: TT8DX. QSL via F5OGL. (TKS Didier [& George F8OP)for the info).
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 09:28:52 (GMT/BST)

To Jack: qrz.com gives BG7OH grid as OL72BN.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 09:13:41 (GMT/BST)

Hi, I am happy to see that XT2OW was worked by mny N-EU ops, the propagation towards XT yesterday was exceptional: after more than am hour s9++ in the afternoon, they came back in the evening at 19,30 and when I went to bed at 21.30 they were still there with a steady 55 -57. Congratulations to the crew for focusing 6m this way!
Andrea IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 07:25:46 (GMT/BST)

"The CME from the long-duration C6/1F flare of 09 October" (NOAA Space wheather) has arrived. At 0300Z I heard strong and steady AU-signals from OH9SIX, ES0SIX and SK3SIX.
Vesa OH3NWQ <oh3nwq@nic.funet.fi>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 06:55:48 (GMT/BST)

Yesterday received QSL for 4K6D from Leonid, 4K8F directly from Baku. On envelope is Leonids address : Leonid B. Malinin , 4K6F P.O.Box 125 Baku 370000 AZERBAIJAN. TNX Leonid for QSL nr. 100#, so my DXCC is in hend!
Luci <lfranin@ipc.hr>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 06:51:28 (GMT/BST)

BG7OH : Grid Loc is OL72. 73's Jack
py2xb, Fred <fred@integral.com.br>
- Friday, October 13, 2000 at 00:34:33 (GMT/BST)

Congrats you ON guys with XT, 5V and ET. Not home because of getting my QSL. Less time now and work is more then 1 hour drive. Bad Luck. Stuck on 92 DXCC. Maybe later. Paul.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 23:26:00 (GMT/BST)

Grid square for BG7OH in Southern China??? Can anyone provide me with such (correct one of course, not a guess!)...TNX.
Jack D. Haden T30JH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 22:17:15 (GMT/BST)

Just received letter from Phillippi FO3BM/FO0SIX and he said he will be in Marquesas between Oct 14-29 for at least one week depending on propagation. 6 meters is only objective of trip. He will be running 100 watts and 5 ele yagi. The call sign will be the new one obtained for this trip FO0SIX. He has no internet at home but wishes to be called if there is an opening when he is in Moorea (689) 56 13 76. Please call him if you can give possible propagation information for trip.
Bruce K2RTH <K2RTH@aol.com>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 20:13:17 (GMT/BST)

I am pleased to read of DX being worked in parts of the UK; but is anyone in the North of England hearing anyone at all?? I have not heard a thing for two weeks?!? Weary.
Chris G7NRO <chris.g7nro@libertysurf.co.uk>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 19:03:24 (GMT/BST)

ET3VSC wkd into ON, the temporary rotor replacement really came in time, still audible 30 minutes later, and he has good ears
johan,ON4ANT <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 19:02:37 (GMT/BST)

Thanks goodness after such a long period of NOISE I worked ET3VSC. Tomorrow I head (again) for XT2OW. NO beer here, however !
Johan - PA7MH <pa0jmh@xs4all.nl>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 19:02:32 (GMT/BST)

Sent card direct in July to OH2BC for qso when in 3A not yet seen QSL back are cards being sent out-- wonder if mine got there?? 73 de Norm G3NVO
Norm g3nvo <G3NVO@woodtech .demon.co.uk>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 18:53:02 (GMT/BST)

Is this a dream ? #163 and 2nd new one on one day: ET3VSC with typical TEP flutter. Oh boy, I am running out of beer now !
Enno, PA5EA <cw@dx.nl>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 18:47:40 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW: At last some workable DX! Thanks for the new one guys. Peaking 599 / 59. SSB recording here:http://www.qsl.net/g8bcg/dxcc.htm 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 18:08:48 (GMT/BST)

Antenna r^pair just in time done by me and ON4GG to get the XT2, 10min later he was gone...
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 17:32:12 (GMT/BST)

Today afternoon i have worked XT2OW my 106# DXCC. The signal was hear from 13.50z to 16.15z over S59. I'm very happy for this and give my congratulations to all DXPedition's components. Best 73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim@amsat.org>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 17:16:36 (GMT/BST)

Hi friends. After a period of white noise I worked 5V7VJ a few days ago and an hous ago XT2OW with 57 sigs. Lets hope condx cont to improve. 73 + good DX. Pierre HB9QQ
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:52:07 (GMT/BST)

Came into shack and worked XT2OW 15.22z #102. Peaked 57-59, he's still in as I type this. At last some prop to N.EU !!! 73
jamie gw7smv <gw7smv@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:50:13 (GMT/BST)

Hi there! Come back earlier from my work and surprise: XT2OW peaking a true 59 and 599. He said: first XT-ON. Lucky today. Restaurant for my YL!
Alain ON4KST <on4kst@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:46:36 (GMT/BST)

Wow, #162 came in real unexpected. Worked XT2OW at 14.04z, 52/52, after 15 minutes of hammering on the Italian/Balkan wall ... Go for the beers now !
Enno, PA5EA <cw@dx.nl>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:23:00 (GMT/BST)

Just worked XT2OW for nice new one, 3C5I hrd not raised. Now the band is picking up I will be QRT next four months, away on new job. /mm not very likely, so will miss all the DX I'ved waited years for.... bad timing or WHAT? 73 and save some for when I get home....
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 16:20:08 (GMT/BST)

Who would think that working 100th on six would be so hard :-) I was stuck with 98 countries for a long time (thought it was 99 due to comp. logbook error, hi). After missing a bunch of new countries in just a few days (ET, ST, XT, KH6 - heard 'em all but couldn't get through), worked 5V7VJ for #99, and today finally made it to 100. I just arrived to my QRL when got the alert from 9A8A. Drove back home (a new lap record, hi), and worked VK4FNQ for #100. He gave me only 41 but who cares. I wonder what gear is he using (ant, pwr) as he was s9+ here and reports he was giving were pretty low (one-way propagation? big power?). GH all! Bob.
9a3ji <Bob_9a3ji@hi.hinet.hr>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 10:45:39 (GMT/BST)

Far North QLD is a different world! Although Brisbane is also VK4, the propagation is very different. Locals estimate that for every 8 EU openings in FNQ we'll get only one:( Moving North for next cycle!!!
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 09:27:24 (GMT/BST)

Just ended nice openig to VK4 so far. VK4FNQ replay to my call on 110 picking 59. TNX ! ODX . (My loc. JN86fj)
9A3HZ <lfranin@ipc.hr>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 09:08:46 (GMT/BST)

9A8A working VK4s NOW....
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 08:22:59 (GMT/BST)

WAZ: Paul Blumhart K5RT, the WAZ Manager, advises that a 6 m WAZ is in the pipeline for approval. Likely entry level is 25, with endorsements in steps of five. Expect rules to be published in March CQ.
Chris R. Burger ZS6EZ <crb@nanoteq.com>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 07:50:12 (GMT/BST)

12/10/89 - Coming up to 11 years ago when EU was worked at 0825 this day from VK4. Hint: Keep the CW to less than 12WPM and you will have a better chance to work as many VKs & grids as possible. My CW isn't the best!!! Will be QRV on 50.103 at 0800 looking towards EU.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp@one.net.au>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 07:49:39 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW just worked on 50.123 cw......73
Joe 9H1CG <9h1cg@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 19:18:25 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW 15.30 into ON, SSB, qsy-ed to CW and than faded within 30 secs..
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 18:26:00 (GMT/BST)

Here's my operating pattern for the next week or so with some beacon times and directions while I am at work. If it is big/good opening, I will try and get off work if you let me know I'm getting through to your location. The best way is to let me know via email. 0600-1130Z, to the east/Asia; 1130-1600Z and 2200-0500Z to Nth America/VK longpath. The beacon will be on 096. Tomorrow, Oct 12th, is a holiday here, so will also be on 50.102 whenever I am in the shack. Cheers
Alan 3C5I <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 18:01:14 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW: some pings here in IO70 around 1530z. Spent 4 hours chasing 5V7 (failed) - hope for more luck with XT. 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 17:24:29 (GMT/BST)

XT2OW (DL7DF and crew) is QRV. The 6m antenna will be erected today. 5V7VJ made 169 CW and 36 SSB QSOs on 6m. QSL via DL7DF. News and online logs on http://www.qsl.net/dl7df. GL!
Bernd DF3CB <df3cb@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 11:12:06 (GMT/BST)

There should be some activity from ZC4 WSBA ARC from 1200Z today.
Nick 5B4FL ZC4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 08:26:07 (GMT/BST)

We had 45.92MHz data from SA here tonight ~20Z. At s9++, just as I got home. MUF gg up a wee bit every day. Been nearly a year since any F-layer. Thank Goodness the Es season was good to me! 73, Mike VE9AA FN65rs (crazy 6m fanatic located too close to the subAuroral Zone and those nasty magnetic lines o' force!)
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 00:20:48 (GMT/BST)

3C5I: I'm back on 6m after 4 weeks away! It's good to be back and active again, and will start looking for Nth Americans 1500Z, then long path VKs 2200Z or so.....Thanks for the great BBQ Jimmy W6JKV, and a great pleasure to meet all the 6m fanatics there!!....Cheers,
Alan 3c5i <alan_isaachsen@email.mobil.com>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 20:00:26 (GMT/BST)

Early this morning magnetic fields around sunspot AR9182 became unstable. A nearby solar filament explosively collapsed and a coronal mass ejection is now heading toward Earth. There could be aurora and other geomagnetic disturbances later this week when the leading edge of the CME hits our magnetosphere. For more information and animations, please visit http://www.spaceweather.com 73s GM7PBB
GM7PBB John <john@gm7pbb.co.uk>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 19:41:02 (GMT/BST)

Don't forget all I'll be operating as ZD8SIX from Oct 30th to Nov 7th with 500 watts looking for weak CW contacts around the world! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 19:36:23 (GMT/BST)

OX3 OX3LG will be QRV from 14/10-21/10-2000, from HP15(same loc. as OX3SIX). Michael use 150W and 3 elm. OX3OX-Ole is is QRV from GP36 using FT100 and Dipole.
Bo OX3LX/OZ1DJJ <ox3lx@mail.dk>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 18:26:21 (GMT/BST)

Mike, Im not "propless", spending most days on a band thats open, just a pity its always about 20-25MHz below 6m hi! 73.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 14:06:50 (GMT/BST)

Congrats Nodir. Don't give up calling. If out of .110 pse better choose something between .095 and .105. 73
Jose, EH7KW <ea7kw@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 13:53:23 (GMT/BST)

October 10-First EU station was worked this fall 9H1PA. Also 3 new ones J2, ET, XU. http://www.qsl.net/ey8mm/50mhz.html
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 13:49:05 (GMT/BST)

Condx perking up a bit here. Have had MUF up to 43MHz to S.A. the past 4-5 days. Yesterday, starting about nighttime, we had a surprise path to W6/W7 up to 43MHz. IE: 40.0 & 40.53 SnoTel data/scatter. Also 39 and 42MHz California Highway Patrol. (CHiPs). 73 de Ve9AA Mike in FN65rs (propless like G0JHC !!)
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 13:47:13 (GMT/BST)

Sorry for the Nothern Guy about the lack of DX but somebody has to work them or elsethey will get fed up and switch of Six .HI HI!!!!! Good Dx to you ALL . 73's Philip
Philip 9H1PA <9h1pa@Moonnet.cc>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 12:31:40 (GMT/BST)

Things getting hot..Yesterday and after hours of propagation of KH6s to EH7,I5,JY,5B( but NOT to SV )over LP,at 1130z a rare afternoon opening to JA over LP realized. Many JAs heard ,calling YJ0DX on 50130 who is at almost the same bearing over LP,up to 559 sigs ,but no chance to break in... No JAs heard at the same time over SP. This happened a few times only during the previous cycle. The annoying thing is that so far this cycle only ONE JA heard over SP,instead of thousand worked from SV during the last one... 73+GL to all.
Costas SV1DH <geten1@compulink.gr>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 06:32:28 (GMT/BST)

More days marked by "white noise" on the band here in JO54 ... Congrats to all working THE DX ! Christoph (www.df9cy.de)
df9cy christoph petermann <cpe@df9cy.de>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 06:19:16 (GMT/BST)

Just updated my STOP PRESS page with some info regarding KP2, VP2M (expedition callsigns) & VR2 (QRV 11 Oct.) www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 es gd DX de
OZ6OM "Matt" <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 01:55:55 (GMT/BST)

Congratulations Adam VK4CP on working ZD8 this morning on six, it shows the "QG-62 DX Gang" is always on the alert!
Jack D. Haden VK2GJH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 01:26:50 (GMT/BST)

i have just had and opening to vk 4 from zd8
jOHNNY CLINGHAM <JD@atlantis.co.ac>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 23:42:58 (GMT/BST)

hello Re: 5V7VJ QSO - no doubt for that ! I'nt know what was the working condx, signal was (7 and 8 october) really strong here. I wkd him the 7 on CW and I got 559 report(he was 599). The 8, he was 59 SSB he passed me 51 and he take my call in 3 times (running FT 847 + 6elts 7m boom). The local QRM/QRN was strong ? Or the power to hight for the poor 3 elts QUAD ?? I d'nt know ! The next XT trip will be better ! See you on Band and please no bad comment in operation !! (remenber : what u make u on 6 for the community ? spot on the web !! .....)
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:55:21 (GMT/BST)

Re breaking pileups. Spare a thought for the perhaps-inexperienced DX operator - a pileup of southern Europeans might be beyond his wildest dreams on 6m, he wants to work everyone who calls him. It takes some nerve when you finally get propagation to a new continent to ask the people who can hear you to QRX while you listen for others who probably can't. To that end, if I'm lucky enough to get propagation to Europe from 9M6BAA next week, please let me know if this situation arises - I'll be watching the European DX cluster like a hawk. And if I happen to ask *you* to QRX while I listen for another area, PLEASE do as I ask.... 73 Peter G4MJS / 9M6BAA (from October 17th).
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:27:59 (GMT/BST)

Worked 5V @ 16:01 - he was 57 at the time. Many were calling over the top of him when we exchanged reports I seem to remember. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:45:41 (GMT/BST)

Paul G4IJE about the G5RV, before I got my beam I hrd PY5CC on 6m and tried tuning the full size G5RV (1m agl) with the IC746 internal ATU. It worked !!! I broke the pile up on first call 55 both ways. Go for the beam though !!
Dave EI4IX <ei4ix@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:00:36 (GMT/BST)

6m longwire , i should have put 4-1 balun not 6-1 ,sri.
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 19:26:14 (GMT/BST)

5N40EAM in for 40 minutes, max 55
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:54:27 (GMT/BST)

ref g5rv on 6m,none too special, i have heard people using 45m long wires with success, why not build a 6m longwire using q-tek 6-1 balun [ok on 50mhz with 200w+]and 73 feet 3 inches of wire one side and 4 feet 6 inches other side of balun [ for dx portion ], feed with 50 ohm coax , around 1.4-1 swr across band @ 20-25 feet high,acts same as 3-4 ele yagi for directivity but in 2 directions [of wires],very good side nulls.as much gain as a 3 ele too and no tuner reqd, will also tune [with atu] and give good results on 80-10m, i built one and used on all bands 80-6m /portable, you can buy them cheaply from *radioworks *in usa , but easy to build,only req the longest wire pruning if freq too low[1" at a time.]
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:38:43 (GMT/BST)

The problem for us middle- and north-europeans is not the wall of medit. stations - the problem is when the DX-stn does not select areas within pile-up. Just listening to 5N40EAM… –GL-
Wolfgang, DJ3TF <wessely@asamnet.de>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 18:09:54 (GMT/BST)

5X1GS, ST2SA, ET3VSC, SU1ER, J28NH ... : Look for South America between 21:00 and 23:00Z in October. Around this time window we hear 3C and 5Z TV carriers, Middle East TV Carriers, OD5SIX/B,TR0A/B, 4Xs, OD5s, JY9NX. Thanks in advance
Fred, PY2XB <py2xb@integral.com.br>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 17:03:19 (GMT/BST)

5V7VJ - no spots any band. Anyone heard them today? (listened to them for 2 hrs yesterday - no QSO yet!) 73
PETER G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 16:51:37 (GMT/BST)

Why don't we mark stations in the Med. area with a "*" in all lists???!!!??? No ST, J2, ET, KH6 to be heard up here.... sob!
Bo, SM7FJE <bn@aaaaa.se>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:29:07 (GMT/BST)

If Ezzat SU1ER is reading this page can you please contact me as soon as possible regarding my forthcoming trip to SU land. Many thanks and 73 . PS 5V7VJ was into IO90 for 1 hour on Saturday commencing 1500 with signals up to 559 briefly but mostly 519 . I only heard him work G3NVO and G3FPQ . With only 50Watts at the time ( amp u/s ) this end it was a no go . Lets hope for better from XT..
Peter G3IBI <pascutt@tcp.co.uk>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:21:59 (GMT/BST)

Has anyone tried a full-size G5RV on 6 metres? Any idea where the main lobe(s) are and does anyone have any suggestions for a suitable ATU? Just thought it might be a useful alternative to my vertical (yes, I know I should get a beam!) 73,
Paul G4IJE <paul@broadoak.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:17:03 (GMT/BST)

Very nice opening KH6 to ME today. Worked by JY 4X and 5B, even 5B4/G0DEZ with 100W and a GP!
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 14:14:00 (GMT/BST)

American Virgin Islands (KP2) now active on 50MHz. Roberto NP2JV is now operational on 6m using a Kenwood TS-680S and 80W MRF-492 amplifier all donated by myself. Roberto purchased his own 5 element Cushcraft beam. He has already worked over 40 South American stations. Roberto informs me that KP2BH is also operational on 6m. KP2A may be operational again after extensive damage to his house and antennas from hurricans some time ago. Good luck on working this one if you need it.
Nev VK4CV <nj.cooper@acenet.net.au>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 14:08:12 (GMT/BST)

Hi, anyone get a card from FR1GZ, and if so what address please ?
Alan, GI0OTC <gi0otc@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 13:31:24 (GMT/BST)

RE: Lucky strike - 5V7VJ, John, GW3JXN you weren't alone calling 5V on the 8th, there were a few clg from io91, the 5V was pretty weak hr the only stns I hrd wrk him were G3NVO, and FPQ, I couldnt crack the pile up ( as usual, hi)
Dave G4RGK <hutchinsondibleyltd@btinternet.com>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 10:29:24 (GMT/BST)

While we are doing Messages, here is one for anyone being fortunate enough to work Dr Sid, ST2SA. Please move him off 110, because apart from it being good practice, 110 here is very noisy in his direction! 120 would be good..... TIA......
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 09:35:54 (GMT/BST)

Message for Hawaiians:Please next time looking for other European coutries exept Italy,Malta and Spain. Heard voices fm you,but coudnt brake the wall !! Thank you very much and hope to catch you in next opening. Good DX de 9A3FT Renko
RENKO KIRIGIN 9A3FT <renko.kirigin@st.tel.hr>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 08:26:55 (GMT/BST)

JA6/JH6 heard in ZS6 last night at 17.18z, half "Q", faded out...
Ian ZS6BTE <itr@nanoteq.co.za>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 07:45:17 (GMT/BST)

Nauru (RI-39) as C21JH on 50MHz is now confirmed for December 2000. Many thanks to those who sent e-mails of support etc. Actual dates in Dec will not be known until Air Nauru implements a planned schedule change in coming weeks.
Jack D. Haden C21JH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Monday, October 09, 2000 at 01:37:09 (GMT/BST)

Briefly heard KH6.. in cw than he faded on 110. Next time better luck i guess i added a 5V7VJ clip on my webpage he was 59+20 at times http://www.qsl.net/on4ant
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:13:18 (GMT/BST)

Great LP opening this morning from JN53 to KH6. Worked KH6SX 559 at 10.30z ( my dxcc #145) and KH6/K6MIO 55 at 10.42z. KH6/K6MIO peaked s 7 for over 40 minutes. What a thrill!! 73 de Marzio I5MXX
marzio I5mxx <i5mxx@allstarsviaggi.it>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 17:49:46 (GMT/BST)

5V7VJ: All October QSOs via DL7DF. They made 88 QSOs yday afternoon. And they had another opening into S-EU and SA. Please no questions, I am not the manager, I have just seen the list. GL
Tom DL7AV <dl7av@online.de>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 14:35:24 (GMT/BST)

Re: I0WTD take a look at www.qsl.net/dl7df - you have all info's - 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 14:19:59 (GMT/BST)

Can't sort out which is the correct QSL info for the 5V7VJ station worked yesterday (7 Oct) on 6m. Is it G4ZVJ or DL7DF??? Please advice.... thanks.
Steve I0WTD <i0wtd@libero.it>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 14:14:15 (GMT/BST)

Day is not over but logged over 70 JA's, YB,VR2, and J28NH as a new one. Hope for EU opening.
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 12:56:23 (GMT/BST)

Worked 5V7VJ on 50123 CW yesterday (07/10/00) at 1513Z Not a lot calling from G or GW (only heard one G4HBA) Was this a lucky strike!!! New one for me anyway! 73 John
John Tindle GW3JXN <jtindle@compuserve.com>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 11:55:31 (GMT/BST)

Got a mail from Sid,ST2SA yesterday (G3WOS): yesterday at 13:00 gmt had good 50 mhz link to japan and honkong jI1dmh;ji1vdh;jr6bzk;vr2xmt ;iatalain 59 + please see our new site sudanese radio amateur association SRAR many tnx sid st2sa 73 and tnx for your emails http://www.sudanham.bizland.com/ still waitin to Gs in 50 mhz. Sid
Sid, ST2SA <sidst2@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 10:08:43 (GMT/BST)

J28NH and ST2SA was heard but not worked. 30 JA/VK6's worked on Oct 5.
Nodir EY8MM <ey8mm@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 22:33:36 (GMT/BST)

Hi All Just got back from 2 weeks in the UK so am back watching 50.110. Have a suggestion to make - if any of you up there in Europe hear 5Z television carriers suggest that may be a good indication of a possible opening to 5X ( - pls note propogation to ZS or 7Q etc means little as far as opening to KJ60 goes) then you might like to try sending me an SMS by e-mail to my mobile phone and if I am around I will do my best to get near the radio. You can do this by sending an e-mail to: 077700010@mtnconnect.co.ug Worth a try anyway..... Graham
Graham 5X1GS <gcarrington@swiftuganda.com>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 20:10:31 (GMT/BST)

tr8ca and tr8klpj added today, nil st2sa here
johan,on4ant <jhan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 17:40:01 (GMT/BST)

5V7VJ on 50.123 (split up) with max 589 into JN59wk. Otherwise TR8CA & XX. -GL-
Wolfgang, DJ3TF <wessely@asamnet.de>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 17:06:54 (GMT/BST)

ON4ANT: add ST2SA to the list. 73
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 16:44:45 (GMT/BST)

5V7VJ: The missing antennas were discovered in Brussels and will be sent to Togo hopefully today or tomorrow. A provisional 3 ele quad for 6m has been built by Wolf DL4WK and will be used if the 6m yagi doesn't arrive anymore. It seems to work fine. 5V7VJ was 599 here from 1500 to 1530. GL
Tom DL7AV <dl7av@online.de>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 16:30:45 (GMT/BST)

ZS6AXT ZS6VR ZS6XJ ZS6TWB/B TR8XX 5V7VJ J28NH ET3VSC in today not all wkd ;-) but nice
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 16:28:16 (GMT/BST)

On the 14th of October we will have our annual amateur radio day in the Netherlands, this will be held in Apeldoorn. Like last year, we will be there with a UKSMG stand (C23). So if you would like to become a member please sign on (we have some special prices that day !) Also we will be there for a nice eyeball qso as well. Hope to see you there !
Michael, PA3GST <pa3gst@hetnet.nl>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 10:55:57 (GMT/BST)

Just heard an announcement on 10m from the 5V7VJ Togo operation, they are calling on 50.123 from time to time, wouldn't be nice!!
Martin G3VOF <M_Foster@msn.com>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 10:03:54 (GMT/BST)

The long path JA opening last night just about reached Cyprus, I could hear although not copy some of them round 2330Z. It may have been better at the west end of the Island. Earlier, at 1400Z, 4U6UN was worked by Koji JY9NX and then by several 5Bs. And ZS6PJS reports working SU1SK at 1643Z.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl@qsl.net>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 08:45:30 (GMT/BST)

Hello guys! Good opening in JN53 too .Worked about 30 stns among PY,LU,CE starting 21.00z; signals skewed from 200°. Then , dulcis in fundo, worked 7 JA's long path, first time this cycle, 15 minutes opening starting 23.23z. Southern me ( JN61 and Sicily) conditions were still better. Anyway great fun. Magic six!! 73 de Marzio I5MXX
i5mxx <i5mxx@allstarsviaggi.it>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 07:32:43 (GMT/BST)

Great opening JA long path tonite. From JN61 worked 25 different stations CW with pfx's 1 to 6 but rather weak signals. Tunnel with JA started 2258z and ended 2346z. At the time of writing this, still spots going on from IT9...
Steve I0WTD <i0wtd@libero.it>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 01:19:17 (GMT/BST)

Hello, what would be ur choice for a new rig, FT920 FT847 IC756PRO IC746 .., looking for something with xtal filters and on board dsp pse ur feed back
johan,on4ant <johan.vandevelde@ping.be>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 21:42:22 (GMT/BST)

I'ad a talk with F5OGL Didier yesterday, the document for FH/TU5AX was received by NC1L the september 21 by registered mail - Beam to south next week, may be a surprise wait you !! 73 de
Eric F5JKK <f5jkk@aol.com>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 19:27:38 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin STOP PRESS page at www.qsl.net/oz6om/ have just been updated with a few new items. Among theese, news about an HV0A operation. vy 73 de
OZ6OM "Matt" <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 18:27:34 (GMT/BST)

Tomorrow (7th OCTOBER) starting at 0730z will be activate the station from the Vatican HV0A. Special attention will be handled to possible contacts with Non European stations. A log of activity will be available after the operations in www.sixitalia.org
Sergio, ik0fta <ik0fta@sixitalia.org>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 16:54:46 (GMT/BST)

Last night - visual aurora in KP11WL East to West through city lights and foggy sky. Worked 3 new squares - ones too far for tropo and too near for es.
Vesa OH3NWQ <oh3nwq@nic.funet.fi>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 08:55:39 (GMT/BST)

GB3LER 50MHz beacon - things are not looking good for a speedy return of this beacon - it was very useful as an Auroral indicator. Unfortunately, the antenna system has been damaged beyond repair, and at the same time a new site has to be found for all 3 GB3LER beacons. When we are there for the CQ WW SSB contest we'll do what we can to find a new location. A photo of the damaged antennas is on my web-site www.qsl.net/gm3woj/ 73
Chris GM3WOJ <gm3woj@talk21.com>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 07:56:19 (GMT/BST)

"Oct 5, 2000 The QSOs are rolling. The low band vertical hasn't arrived yet as well as the 6m yagi. Some low band activity with wire antennas can be expected anyway starting today. The team is working on a compromise for a 6m antenna if the yagi shouldn't arrive. Again, please do not mix up the QSL routes for 5V7VJ! QSLs for 5V7VJ until Sep 20 go via G4ZVJ, QSLs for 5V7VJ after Oct 4 go via DL7DF". From http://www.qsl.net/dl7df
eh7kw, Jose <ea7kw@arrl.net>
- Friday, October 06, 2000 at 07:24:47 (GMT/BST)

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch also warns for Major Storm in coming 24 hours. Estimated planetary A index 95 !!! So...what's gonna happen.??
ON9BGP Paul <on9bgp@online.be>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:17:23 (GMT/BST)

Nice VIS image of Auroral activity at www.spacew.com. Look at the Near Real time images of spacecraft....Europe is bottomside of picture..amazing... Wkd Johan ON4ANT via Au !!! sig 57, later even 59+ 73's all.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@online.be>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:11:58 (GMT/BST)

Tnx info
peterk0six <peter@qsl.net>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 21:27:07 (GMT/BST)

K2SIX: QSL just arrived here from OE5EBO/HI3 for 22 July '00 QSO if that's any help at all Dave. GL es 73
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 20:15:38 (GMT/BST)

OE5GPJ/HI... Anyone have an address for OE5GPJ ??? Worked him on 23 July from HI-land but can't find any QSL info.
Dave K 2 S I X <riptond@coned.com>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 18:24:54 (GMT/BST)

5V dxpetition : Any news on their operation on 6 meters ? Any particular frequency or time ? Thanks
Fred, PY2XB <py2xb@integral.com.br>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 17:52:19 (GMT/BST)

Dear friends! Another BIG Aurora in Northern England. Countries heard - G, GW, GM. GI, EI, OZ and ON so far. The one I liked best was MI5DAW (my initials!) Sigs much stronger today. Will we get the visual aurora tonight> I do hope so. 73 de David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 17:37:30 (GMT/BST)

To the JA Boys, I need the email address of JF2PYZ, MAsa if He has one. Tnx
Andrea,IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi@comune.lucca.it>
- Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 07:19:18 (GMT/BST)

Att: Peter Thorton, yes I do reply to accurate SWL reports with UTC date/time and SAE etc. As a matter of fact I get regular 52MHz SWL reports from JA/DU and HS0 people....so not a problem. 73 de Jack.
Jack D. Haden T30JH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 23:41:22 (GMT/BST)

Why talk Aurora when you can watch it, exellent view here in IO68UM, Eoropie, Isle of Lewis..very nice Arch at 90Deg.. Best 73s Nothing on 50 this way!
GM7PBB John <john@gm7pbb.co.uk>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 23:14:44 (GMT/BST)

Auroral signals at last - just peaked to 52a, then along comes my usual QRM S5 due north - aaaagh!
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 19:06:20 (GMT/BST)

Quite a nice Aurora going on into IO93 - well its got to be better than white noise! First sigs heard here for two months. Stations heard MM0AMW in IO75, MM5AJW in IO88 (Wick), GM3WOJ in IO77 and GI0OTC in IO65. All sigs about 5x7A. The GI0 was 5x4A. 73 to all. David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 16:52:45 (GMT/BST)

INFO: MUF at this time > 41mhz to east, pmr and phones. First time hrd since the spring, another 10mhz to go !!! 73
JAMIE GW7SMV <GW7SMV@QSL.NET>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:43:52 (GMT/BST)

Why does the f0f2 map site always go wrong when the MUF gets near 50MHz? Hoping for SOME propagation soon - to far north for the TEP, too far south for Au, and too close to the recent Es. It must be our turn soon, surely ..... 73 & happy hunting
Mike GU6AJE <gu6aje@thersgb.net>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:23:49 (GMT/BST)

Jack T30JH, do you acknowledge SWL reports? Heard you on 52.525MHz FM talking to AX4ZJR via my scanner to a discone antenna at 45 feet. Very nice signal from you, would like a QSL, sorry I am not on internet, just use the local e-cafe now and again...73 mate from Peter.
Peter Thorton SWL <None>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 03:01:44 (GMT/BST)

T30JH cards now being replied to, some 70 QSL cards mailed Tuesday 03rd Oct with around 35% of those relating to 50MHz contacts. Special thanks to one of the "QG-62 DX Gang" for including a donation towards the Dec 2000 C21JH operation, tnx! Don't forget I am NOT a member of the VK QSL bureaux so direct QSLing only, and don't leave it too long as logs are closed off after five years elapses. Still working on dates for C21JH in Dec 2000. 73 de Jack.
Jack D. Haden VK2GJH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 01:23:01 (GMT/BST)

On yesterday EH7KW, EH7CD and CT1 were fine on to my QTH(QM05).On this morning only 9H1BT is strong with S5-S7 for more than 1.5 hours.EH7KW was not so strong and very short time.
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarl.com>
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 01:01:44 (GMT/BST)

LP toward EU has started with 9H1BT (110.2) on 2230Z.EH7KW Jose is on 100.2. 48.25 and 48.242 TV is weak.50.110 is occupied. Please try 120.
Han JE1BMJ <je1bmj@jarl.com>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 23:38:39 (GMT/BST)

Heiio Six friends everyday QRV 50.110MHz using 7ei yagi home made 100w Active korean station HL5XF HL5CL HL2WA HL1KTX DS1GQS looking for SA 2200z-0300z TODAY also QRV from SEOUL KOREA 73 de HL1LTC
kim HL1LTC <hl1ltc@karl.or.kr>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 15:25:02 (GMT/BST)

Everyone in the CN stations, good afternoon.50.110MHz is being heard to 2100z-2300z today, too.
JO6EDD <jo6edd@fsinet.or.jp>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 12:06:14 (GMT/BST)

To JAPANESE 6m enthusiasts. CN8KD,CN8TW and me will try to call u tonight around 21h00 UTC LP. goodluck to all & 73s de cn8li.
said CN8LI <cn8li@yahoo.fr>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 11:42:34 (GMT/BST)

Hi to all 6m enthusiasts. Yesterday during a qso with PY station i heard a JAPANESE station LP. I tried later to call him but seemed not copy me. Heard later 3 or 4 JA but couldn't reach them. I will try this night. 73s & gl de cn8li.
Said CN8LI <cn8li@yahoo.fr>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 11:35:13 (GMT/BST)

9M6 reminder: I'll be QRV as 9M6BAA (OJ85CH) from 17th-31st October, maybe a few days longer. Will announce beacon and QSX frequencies in a few days. Looks like the propagation is getting itself in shape ready for my trip...QSL will be via G4SHF as usual. 73, hope to work you from 9M6. Peter G4MJS / 9M6BAA
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 11:14:51 (GMT/BST)

82 JA's ? Jose, ...7KW, pse stop... or someone could suicide... hi! Andrea
Andrea,IK5QLO <nospam@freemail.it>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 10:24:08 (GMT/BST)

01.10.00 was great opening F2 ,first this year. I had QSO with 5 stations from VK4.... Signals were strong.
Serge UT5JCW <serge@stel.sebastopol.ua>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 10:06:37 (GMT/BST)

Hi all... I need adress ON4CAT , QSL mgr ZD7VC
Serge UT5JCW <serge@stel.sebastopol.ua>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 10:00:10 (GMT/BST)

Last nite had gut feeling something could happened, so stayed watchful. Started CQng at 2244Z, after 5 minutes and a couple PY/LU, the 1st Japanese via LP of the season. The earliest opening I have seen. Not very big signals but logged 82 in JA1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,0 areas. Still waiting for a JA8 ! 73 gl
Jose EH7KW <ea7kw@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 08:24:50 (GMT/BST)

>From the 3B6RF website: Updated: October 1, - 2000 Agalega 3B6RF Bulletin NR. 9 "We have to postpone" Our landing permit for Agalega was cancelled, due to unexpected elections in Mauritius which took place middle of September. Officials of the new Mauritius Government have asked us to postpone the expedition for 2 to 3 weeks. This for security reasons. This creates severe difficulties to us as there are only two regular ships per year heading to 3B6 From Hans-Peter HB9BXE, Leader 3B6 Dxpedition our website www.agalega2000.ch
Ben HB9SJV <hb9sjv@bluewin.ch>
- Monday, October 02, 2000 at 11:10:38 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin STOP PRESS page at www.qsl.net/oz6om/ have just been updated with no less than 12 new items. Among theese disturbing news about the Agalega 3B6RF operation. vy 73 de
OZ6OM "Matt" <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Monday, October 02, 2000 at 04:38:04 (GMT/BST)

Hello All: I've found accomodations in Jamaica for the period 11/13-21-I've been told it even has 220 v ac for an amp! I'll be taking an IC 706 and FT-847 (if I can find one) as well as 2 and 6 mtr antennas. Call has been applied for. I'll provide more info as things unfold. 73 Chris W3CMP
Chris W3CMP <w3cmp@aol.com>
- Monday, October 02, 2000 at 03:57:48 (GMT/BST)

Just a question : what is the exact frequency for the PSK mode on 6 in Region 1/UK usage ? Is it between 50.500 and 50.700 or not ? Thanks ! F8OP REF 6m manager.
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 16:20:07 (GMT/BST)

If you have a call sign M1FAA-M1ZZZ, you can check out the Notice Board on my Web Site ( www.qsl.net/m1dvt ) to confirm I've received your envelopes and to find out if I have any cards held for you.
John M1DVT <m1dvt@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 16:08:55 (GMT/BST)

Conditions fell short of south east VK4. Little heard. Very weak VK hear on scatter on 50.114, but little else this far south. Congrat to those involved.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr@gil.com.au>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 11:45:54 (GMT/BST)

VK4 opening right now with S9+, first time heard, but only two stations available VK4FNQ and VK4ABW... who wanted the Italian wall-to-wall?? ....
Steve I0WTD <I0WTD@libero.it>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 08:37:21 (GMT/BST)

I've put a few pictures of Jimmy W6JKV's BBQ on my site www.qsl.net/5b4fl
NicK 5B4FL G3KOX <5B4FL@qsl.net>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 03:02:31 (GMT/BST)

I am starting to look at dates in December for the C21JH (RI-39) 50MHz operation, however, I would like to receive some feedback from Oceania amateurs if there is a 'real' need for C21 on six?? As 10 to 14 days is quite an amount of time to spend on Nauru just for amateur radio and expensive at that. I may consider cutting the operation back or combining it with another T30JH operation. Comments would be appreciated, especially from the JA's who will have the most regular and best path to C21 on 50MHz. Need C21???? Then by all means let me know, no feedback will mean nobody wants it and I can spend my December holidays in VK. 73 de Jack.
Jack D. Haden VK2GJH <vk2gjh@usa.net>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 01:24:01 (GMT/BST)

X-Ray event X1.2/SF/N07W90 BEG 30 Sep 2000 2313 MAX 30 Sep 2000 2321 END 30 Sep 2000 2328 UT; Associated CME not known already; 73 de
Udo, DK5YA <ulang@main-echo.net>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 00:55:02 (GMT/BST)

KH5K Kingman Reef - The Kingman Reef /Palmyra DX Group will be on the air approximately 19 to 30 October. Thanks to donations from UKSMG, we will have significant coverage on six meters. We will be running a 24/7 breakable beacon on six meters on 50.105 (QSX 50.115 and 28.885). Station will consist of 375 watts and multiple antennas (omni when in beacon mode and M2 6M5X otherwise). Station will be manned around the clock. Good luck and let us hope that the propagation gods smile upon us all.
Ned Stearns, AA7A <estearns1@home.com>
- Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 00:08:03 (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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