Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] FR/E - Comments
Hi Larry and others ! Maybe the negative comments are due to the fact that nothing about the ''off-air'' times is mentioned on the TO4E WEB-site? There is a very large ''time-table'' on this site with information on the best times to work them from different areas on different bands covering 24 hours. Also, even I, beeing a European, have some problem understanding the informations from F5CQ, first I thought that the meaning of not ''having energy'' for 24/24 was that they were too tired... Myself I'm waiting for TO4E to show up on 80, don't think we will have propagations on 160, but it's going to be difficult if they have to close down every day at 19.45 UTC. I'm not negative to the operation, the CW-operators seem to be very good, I have not listened on SSB. But I feel that it's wrong to have a WEB-site with in-correct information. There could easily be a ''news'' update on that site every day in an understandable langauge. http://europa2003.free.fr/europa_2003-e.htm 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-News] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 3:57 AM Subject: [DX-News] FR/E - Comments I as well as you have seen numerous negative comments on FR/E on the cluster nets. Many of you have stepped up to the plate with bat to refutiate these negative comments. The FR/E Team thanks you for this. ___SNIP by SM5DQC_ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] FR/E - Comments
This time of year, daytime temperatures on Europa approach 120 - 130 Deg F in the shade. Hi Larry: I'm sure it's very hot and uncomfortable there, but let's not exaggerate - the high temperatures are in the 80s, with very high humidity - check out the link from the TO4E website - http://english.wunderground.com/global/stations/61972.html Temperatures in maritime environments rarely get as hot as temps in the interior of land masses, because of the moderating effect of the ocean. And yes, I do have a degree in Atmospheric Sciences ! That said, a dew point of 79 degrees F is awfully high ! They were loud on 20 SSB, and I got through fairly quickly with my 3 element up 60 feet... RegardsStu KC1F Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z. It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really a shame for such a rare one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't have a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! Kelly - N0VD They were loud on 20 SSB, and I got through fairly quickly with my 3 element up 60 feet... Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
Kelly really a nice signal from them again this morning on 40 meters. I worked them there yesterday and hear many left coasters nailing him this morning. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Kelly Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z. It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really a shame for such a rare one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't have a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! Kelly - N0VD They were loud on 20 SSB, and I got through fairly quickly with my 3 element up 60 feet... Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
Rod, Yet, I've seen the spots, unfortunately it's nearly 2hrs past sunrise here. If they have been there an hour earlier, maybe a chance. Colorado seems to be in the in between world. Another instance of wrong band, wrong time. Very frustrating. Kelly At 07:39 AM 11/28/2003 -0800, you wrote: Kelly really a nice signal from them again this morning on 40 meters. I worked them there yesterday and hear many left coasters nailing him this morning. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Kelly Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z. It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really a shame for such a rare one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't have a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! Kelly - N0VD Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
Greetings from the Auroral Zone . We can just envy all those who can hear the station on the higher bands !! At best they were 54 on ssb and 539 on CW- On 80 however they are 579 but hear nobody !! I finally worked them on 40 CW this afternoon. I hope it was a genuine /E !!! Let uws all hope for excellent conds the rest of their time on the island. 73 RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. Rod, Yet, I've seen the spots, unfortunately it's nearly 2hrs past sunrise here. If they have been there an hour earlier, maybe a chance. Colorado seems to be in the in between world. Another instance of wrong band, wrong time. Very frustrating. Kelly At 07:39 AM 11/28/2003 -0800, you wrote: Kelly really a nice signal from them again this morning on 40 meters. I worked them there yesterday and hear many left coasters nailing him this morning. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Kelly Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z. It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really a shame for such a rare one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't have a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! Kelly - N0VD Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
Was just browsing through the TO4E Guestbook and saw this recent entry: For the English speaking: F5OGL said that turtles are laying eggs near the station and by all means they must not be disturbed. Any noise during the night is not possible thus. Please understand and don't comment with anything like poor operation etc. You will have enough opportunity to work them during the contest and till December 15 or 16. My highest respect ! 73, Hans, DJ7BA Ron ND5S Visit my Website at: www.qsl.net/nd5s Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
