[GCARC] Meteor scatter QSOs this AM

[Mike]

Heh that would explain why the signal was R+24 . :D

While I was monitoring activity I had a few questions that I wanted to
partition the expertise of the group.

I see that from time to time the band (6m) opens up for a spell then
closes. I suppose it's that time of the year. My main question here is how
can an operator be certain that they are logging a true meteor scatter
contact instead of say a brief Sporadic-E event? Would there be a
difference in the way the signal sounds? I know that generally
Sporadic-E can last minutes instead of seconds but is it not possible that
it does indeed only last a few seconds?

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this.
73
Mike Thompson
KG4JYA
Mikeasphere <http://mikeasphere.blogspot.com/>


On Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 2:32 PM Jon Pearce <jonathanwpearce at outlook.com>
wrote:

> Yes, and we were running about 900 watts so I expect that we could also
> have lit up your kitchen lights.
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> We made about 8 legit meteor scatter contacts but also figured out how to
> do it right. We’ll be better prepared for the next event.
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> Jon
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> *From:* Mike <g0ggleblind at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:28 PM
> *To:* Jon Pearce <jonathanwpearce at outlook.com>
> *Cc:* GCARC Mail List <gcarc at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [GCARC] Meteor scatter QSOs this AM
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> Amazing 5 miles contact ;)
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> 232615 0 0.8 1531 & KG4JYA W2MMD R+00
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> 232630 Tx 1500 & W2MMD KG4JYA RR73
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> Mike Thompson
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> KG4JYA
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> Mikeasphere <http://mikeasphere.blogspot.com/>
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> On Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM Jon Pearce <jonathanwpearce at outlook.com>
> wrote:
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> We got the meteor scatter station set up this AM using the Flex 3000 and
> the Elecraft amplifier, along with the 6 meter beam and made several
> contacts before activity dropped off. Hopefully it will pick up later in
> the day. We'll be back by 7 PM tonight to resume operations.
>
> Viewing of meteors should be good by sunset (about 8:30) but unfortunately
> there a rodeo at the 4H fairgrounds that may create light pollution in an
> otherwise dark area. Also, it rained this afternoon so the ground may still
> be wet. Nonetheless we hope to have a good turnout for QSO and meteor
> watching later today.
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> 73 de Jon WB2MNF
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <gcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Jon Pearce
> Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9:18 AM
> To: GCARC Mail List <gcarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [GCARC] Meteor Scatter and Viewing - Saturday August 12 at the
> Clubhouse
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> The Perseids meteor shower will peak this weekend and we'll be trying to
> work some meteor scatter QSOs throughout Saturday from the Clubhouse
> station on 6 meters. Also - the Clubhouse provides a wide-open relatively
> dark area that's good for sky viewing, so if your family members are
> interested in looking for meteors plan to bring them down on Saturday night.
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> Meteor concentrations for scatter QSOs are said to be higher in early
> morning so I'm planning to get to the clubhouse by 8 AM. How long the
> Clubhouse will be staffed throughout the day will depend on individual
> schedules and availability, but we'll definitely be back by 7 PM to resume
> radio activity.
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> Sunset is around 8:30, which would be a good time to show up for viewing.
> Cameras on tripods may yield some good shots and binoculars may be helpful.
> Bring blankets or lawn chairs and flashlights (ideally with red light) -
> the clubhouse floodlights will be disabled to maximize viewing.
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> Check the weather beforehand - clouds don't interfere with radio signals
> but will impede viewing. Thunderstorms will obviously cancel both events.
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> The clubhouse is on the Gloucester County 4H fairgrounds<
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/235+Bridgeton+Pike+%2377,+Mullica+Hill,+NJ+08062/@39.7201291,-75.2238081,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6d8fb188080c1:0x45ea3bd38cd7cb2c!8m2!3d39.7166975!4d-75.211421?entry=ttu>
> at 235 Bridgeton Pike (Rt 77) Mullica Hill, NJ, 08062.
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> 73 de Jon WB2MNF
> GCARC President
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