Called CQ starting at 0030 UTC, was able to hear myself on the Malinhead Kiwi SDR in Ireland. No replies.
I heard OK1CF/Karel calling CQ, and after a few tries he was able to hear me (Děkuji moc Karel..you are FB op!). Conditions have been very good lately. Was able to work LZ, DL, PA and PY on FT8 Tuesday evening with just 50 watts into the inverted L antenna (normally I don't hear that much DX on 160 on any mode). WSPR prop has also been good on 160 the past two nights. We have snow on the ground for the first time in three years here in central NC...while I can't prove it mathematically and I can't find any research on the subject, I have anecdotal evidence that the clay soil is better for the vertical antenna when I snows. On Monday night I left the receiver going all night and decoded VK6 on FT8 at my sunrise. I have never ever heard VK on 160 on any mode. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
