[600MRG] Fwd: 630 antenna AZ

[Ed Gray W0SD]

On 2/26/2024 10:28 PM, Ed Gray W0SD wrote:
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> Subject: 	630 antenna AZ
> Date: 	Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:04:36 -0600
> From: 	Ed Gray W0SD <w0sd at triotel.net>
> To: 	WB0TEM Marc <marcdthorson at gmail.com>
> CC: 	Ed Gray W0SD <w0sd at triotel.net>
>
>
> I am using a flagpole antenna and a top loading coil with a short 
> whip.  I am adding inductance at the base here at Destiny RV Resort in 
> Goodyear, AZ.  I have two locations approved in AZ.   On WSPR I had 20 
> unique reports up to 2700 KM.  On FST4 (W0SD/7) I have worked KM5SW 
> and W0SD operated by KT0W.   I have been copied by WB0TEM on FST4.  I 
> hear my AZ signal from DM33 very regularly at -19 to -26 at W0SD.  I 
> have been transmitting odd around 1105.  I am running about 35 watts.  
> So far the propagation for W0SD/7 is the best from 0630z tp 0730z.  I 
> have not been up past 0730z yet.  Conditions seem better tonight as I 
> heard W0SD/7 in SD just after dark here.  I can operate my 630M 
> station in SD using Starlink and remote desktop to control my computer 
> using WSJT  and K3S and remote hams if necessary which most of time it 
> is not needed.  The main think is it permits turing the K3S on and off.
>
> My noise here is much lower than at Quartzfest.  It is just under 
> S-9.  I have copied several stations here but they have not heard me.
> Ed W0SD
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