Thanks to all the topbanders that had a listen on 630M this weekend.
Unfortunately, Part 5 U.S. experimental stations can only QSO with other
Part 5 stations, so crossband QSOs would be prohibited. But, since the
VEs have an Amateur allocation already, it's "ham to ham".
The list of beacon stations heard here: WH2XHA (PA), WG2XKA (VT),
WD2XSH/31 (VA), WG2XSB (MA), WH2XIL (MA)
QSOs: WG2XIQ (TX), WD2XSH/37 (MA), WD2XSH/12 (CO), VE7SL (BC)
Others QRV but not heard: WD2XSH/20 (N6LF, OR), WG2XSV, other VE7s, VO1NA
There were a number of additional stations active and more CW activity
last year. I should note that the WD2XSH/31 CW beacon in VA on 477.9
kHz runs 24/7.
I caught VE7SL on 473.0 kHz while tuning the band and completed a
crossband QSO at 0527z. His signals were solid copy for a short while,
then faded out. It was the only time over the evening / morning that I
heard any of the VE7s.
Recording of VE7SL after our QSO:
http://no3m.net/uploads/VE7SL-NO3M-2015-11-15-0527z.mp3
Recording of VE7SL last year:
http://no3m.net/uploads/VE7SL-NO3M-2014-11-01-0435z.mp3
Maybe another activity night can be planned for January or February.
73 Eric NO3M / WG2XJM
On 11/15/2015 11:28 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Hi Bruce,
I also listened a few times on 630 meters over the weekend. My 580
foot Beverages worked great as receiving antennas with a K3S.
Although they're much too short to provide much useful directivity,
they have excellent sensitivity.
WG2XKA and WG2XJM were 579-599 every time I listened on
Friday and Saturday night.
WG3XJM (NO3M) was very strong Friday night, the strongest signal
heard.. I never heard any of the Canadians that planned to be active.
This activity weekend was a great idea. It would be even better if the
U.S. stations announced a QSX frequency where a short QSO could
take place (I assume crossband QSOs are not allowed).
Lets do it again with more CW activity!
73
Frank
W3LPL
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