Hi Gary 'et al' Don't feel too bad. I haven't missed a V8 SS yet and only this morning did I hear them for about 10 sec on 80 at 219 and then I heard them briefly at 109/ ESP on 160 a bit later on. There were no Pre, Post, or Post Post SR peaks here yet. ( FYI There is no common darkness here at NA SS / V8 SR )
So... The surveillance continues. Unfortunately without an amp its very doubtful ( but definitely not impossible ) that I will have a chance even if I get to hear them. But at least I can fine tune my RX antennas if nothing else lol. 73 es good luck to all, Brian VE3MGY ________________________________ From: Topband <[email protected]> on behalf of Gary Smith <[email protected]> Sent: February 11, 2019 10:39:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Topband: : V84SAA This morning I set two alarms to get up in time for the V8 SS, my timer failed to do the job Sunday. Nothing heard on 160 & then I see they're active on 80. I barely hear them but I try, my only V8 was on 10M in 91. Then comes that they're on 160 so I switch bands. Barely can hear them on 160 & I'm trying but I see the ALC on the amp is bright in the red, not good. No HF bands working, showing an open to the antenna. A quick test & it's not in the shack. Pitch black outside, decide to fight in better conditions, pick up the cat & go back to bed. Come daylight I find out, thankfully, it's not the remote coax or worse, the Polyphaser Lightning protector at the ground rod outside the shack gave up the ghost. One of the "non replaceable" tubes in it. Jumpered over for the moment, I'll back on the air for tonight's foray. need to see if I can find/fit/get a replacement in there. The SWR is a bit too high, doesn't bother the tank or tubes but looks like the gas tube doesn't like it. The best laid plans... We've all been there. Hihi 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
