No joy on the VU4 yet but we did see a herd of bison and elk yesterday.  I had a nice conversation with my grandson about FT8 and how radio waves travel through space.  Today we will have lunch at Paul’s Deen’s restaurant.   

2.7 watts and a 48 inch antenna may prove to be insufficient, even if I have time to try it :)

73,
W5RZ/0

On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 7:20 PM Dennis Schaefer <dennisw5rz@gmail.com> wrote:
 

In order to increase my chances of working the VU4, I have temporarily moved my operating location 100 miles to the north.   This should increase my signal on the short path by .0047 db average.   What do you think of my chances?


I seem to be getting 2.7 watts output.  The antenna is about 48 inches long.

73,
Dennis - W5RZ/0