[GreenKeys] Signals

Sat May 15 23:35:35 EDT 2004

I am getting readable copy  on 30 M eters here in Sacramento at 0334 UTC in
Sacramento ,Northern  California.                                    73
Gregory
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Camp" <ham at cq.nu>
To: "Bob Camp" <ham at cq.nu>
Cc: "GreenKeys List" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>; "Roy Norris"
<rnorris at charter.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Signals


> Hi
>
> 9:30 CDT 30 meters
>
> Well looks like we are still on for the test on 30 meters.
>
> Signal is running about S6 max on the meter. Fades are down to S0. Copy
> is still > 95% even through the fades. Copy is still good but it looks
> like 30 meters is just about to close out.
>   The setup is still the Icom IC-775 and R8 vertical.
>
> Take Care!
>
> Bob Camp
> KB8TQ
>
>
>
> On May 15, 2004, at 10:11 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > 9:00 CDT
> >
> > Started a little late but better late than never.
> >
> > Roy is running about a S3 on the meter and roughly 50% copy. Antenna
> > is still the R8. It's not an 80 meter antenna. It's the same marvelous
> > setup that I can't copy W1AW on 80 with. (I can copy them just fine on
> > 2 meters it's a short path from here ...).
> >
> > Take Care!
> >
> > Bob Camp
> > KB8TQ
> >
> >
> >
> > On May 15, 2004, at 9:37 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >>
> >> Ok on 8:00 CDT on 20 meters
> >>
> >> Ray was running around S5 to S9 or so. I would say the signal was
> >> better on 30 meters but still 100% copy on 20.
> >>
> >> FINALY!!! got the radio on the right frequency at the right time. Had
> >> a nice chat with Roy. Would have gone on longer except for the
> >> lightning storm rolling in here.
> >>
> >> 8:30 CDT on 30 meters no copy but I bailed out after 4 minutes.
> >> Lightning and radio front ends don't mix well ....
> >>
> >> Next stop is on 80 meters. My antenna for that band will be back up
> >> as soon as I move and stack (and maybe split) about two cords of
> >> wood.
> >>
> >> Enjoy!
> >>
> >> Bob Camp
> >> KB8TQ
> >>
> >> On May 15, 2004, at 8:53 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi
> >>>
> >>> Ok 7:30 CDT
> >>>
> >>> Great copy on Roy. He's peaking about 10 db over S9. The signal
> >>> wanders (as opposed to fades) to about S6 or so. 100% copy.
> >>>
> >>> Also copied WA0NDN. He's a bit lower in level than Roy, but good
> >>> copy. He's running about S1 to S6 on the meter.
> >>>
> >>> Took a shot didn't get heard. Next time I'll try it on frequency as
> >>> opposed to 1200 Hz off channel. Maybe that will make a difference.
> >>>
> >>> Take Care!
> >>>
> >>> Bob Camp
> >>> KB8TQ
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On May 15, 2004, at 8:09 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi,
> >>>>
> >>>> Missed 6:00 CDT and 6:30 CDT - gotta eat some time ....
> >>>>
> >>>> 7:00 CDT
> >>>>
> >>>> Absolutely nothing on frequency on 20 meters. QRM is still there,
> >>>> but no signal from Roy. Maybe I'm not the only one who eats dinner
> >>>> ....
> >>>>
> >>>> Take Care!
> >>>>
> >>>> Bob Camp
> >>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On May 15, 2004, at 6:47 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Hi
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 5:30 CDT
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 98% copy on 30 meters. S meter is up about 1 S unit and the fades
> >>>>> are not as deep. Typical fade is about three S units rather than
> >>>>> fade to zero.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> No joy on either 100 or 200 watts output.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Take Care!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 6:16 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 5:00 CDT
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 98% copy on 20 meters ( still on the R8 and IC-775). S meter
> >>>>>> reads about the same signal level as on 30 meters last time.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Found the last cable. Took a shot on transmit. Aparently not
> >>>>>> enough juice from this end. Maybe on 30 ...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Take Care!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 5:47 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Hi
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 4:30 CDT
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 100% copy this time on 30 meters. The radio is now an Icom IC775
> >>>>>>> on 30 so the S meter is a bit different than the RF-590. That
> >>>>>>> said the meter has the net up to an S-8 except in fades. That's
> >>>>>>> a whole lot more signal than on 20.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Still gotta find the audio input cable for the 775 ....
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 5:09 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Hi
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> 4:00 CDT
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Maybe 30% copy this time on 20 meters. Signals are down to
> >>>>>>>> about 10 db carrier to noise on the fades and up about 6 db
> >>>>>>>> above that when things get good. Reading on the S meter is
> >>>>>>>> still on the peg. QRM is at least off frequency this time but
> >>>>>>>> they pop up to about an S9 on the meter. When they do the net
> >>>>>>>> goes away.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Setup this time is an ICOM IC-775 running into MMTTY. The
> >>>>>>>> rubidium is now out of the loop. Maybe we'll get this beast to
> >>>>>>>> transmit soon ....
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 4:45 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> 3:30 CDT
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> 98% copy this time with the R8. The signals are a bit stronger
> >>>>>>>>> this time. The band seems to be opening up a bit. The fades
> >>>>>>>>> are not as bad as they were earlier in the day.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 4:07 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Hi,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> 3:00 CDT
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> 20 meter signal is a little down this time. Again very
> >>>>>>>>>> marginal copy due to the guy who is running on our space
> >>>>>>>>>> frequency.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Found the issue with the R8 .... operator error .... need to
> >>>>>>>>>> tighten those coax connectors  ...
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 3:48 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> 2:30 CDT
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Switched to remains of R8 on 30 meters. Copied both the test
> >>>>>>>>>>> and WA4ZPZ. Both 95+% copy
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> All still below S2 on the meter. C/N about 30 db for the
> >>>>>>>>>>> test and 18 db for WA4ZPZ.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> The R8 looks ok. Maybe it's the coax or (gulp) the
> >>>>>>>>>>> transmitter ...
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 3:14 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> 2:00 CDT
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Ok, the antenna on the 20 meter radio once was a Cushcraft
> >>>>>>>>>>>> R8. Since it no longer loads on any band who knows what's
> >>>>>>>>>>>> out there now.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Copy on the test was at best 30%. There is a station
> >>>>>>>>>>>> running mark on "our" space frequency and it's about 10 db
> >>>>>>>>>>>> above the net. When he comes in we get wiped out. Welcome
> >>>>>>>>>>>> to 20 meter RTTY ...
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On May 15, 2004, at 3:01 PM, Bob Camp wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 12:30 CDT:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Carrier to Noise ran about 23 to 32 db when there was no
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> fading. Fades to roughly 0 db C/N happened at about a 15
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> to 30 second rate. S meter below S2. Antenna is unknown
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> .... gota track down the cable. Receiver is a Harris
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> RF-590 running off a Efratom rubidium. Rest of the setup
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> is all audio stuff spectrum analyzer  on a PC.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1 PM CDT:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Setup: antenna unknown ... Receiver RF-590 (different than
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> on 30 meters) also running off the rubidium. TU is MMTTY
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> on a PC. Copy was 98%. Carrier to noise ran in the 20 to
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 30 db range. Fades not as deep as on 30 meters. S meter
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> below S2
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1:30 CDT
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> The 30 meter radio is hooked to a 2 meter vertical 30 feet
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> up in the air.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> C/N is about the same as at 12:30. Fades are about the
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> same. MMTTY is getting 90% copy.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I did not copy any other stations on frequency before or
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> after the tests.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Bob Camp
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> KB8TQ
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
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