Thanks, Gary Well, there are many vessels from Japan, Korea, US and Canada (and others) that operate out there!
Yes, unfortunate that we have intruders in our bands! 73, Charlie,K4OTV -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 5:36 AM To: Topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW Yes, that's what I was thinking too. The link Frank posted mentions continuous operation which is something I hadn't experienced on 160. What is amazing to me is how loud their signals are compared to other signals I hear on the band. I understand its their saltwater location but that's pretty much what I have too and if I was at 100 watts I doubt I'd be as loud as those 3W-8W transmitters. Since they're on frequencies that are outside the 1900-1999Khz they are most likely from some foreign ported ship operating close to our shore. Aggravating they make any of those bouys designed to operate in ham bands at all. 73, Gary KA1J > BTW, Gary, > > When Tim, K3LR, started this thread he also reported that the > signals peaked > at around 150 deg, from Middlesex, PA, so that, combined with your > due south > bearing, would also put the source out to sea! ( and not in NC or > SC) > > 73, > Charlie, K4OTV --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _________________ Topband Reflector _________________ Topband Reflector