[Lowfer] What's the DX Record for a LowFER QSO?

[Tim Brannon]

**Does anyone care to claim the QSO DX record?**

In his LF Notebook column in the February LOWDOWN, John Davis recounts the
records that have been set this season already; crossing the Atlantic on 72
kHz, the Pacific on 136 kHz, and the North American continent on 1750
meters.  But I'm curious to know, what's the record for a 2-way LowFER QSO?
I never recall seeing that record published anywhere, and for me personally
this would be the biggest trophy of all.
I remember seeing pieces about Lyle & Bruce Koehler, Roger Magnuson and
Bryce Oftsie having QSOs in Minnesota, and I believe that Lyle and Brice
Anderson have also QSOed on 1750 (as well as MedFER). I also recall that
some of the guys in New England back in the 80s engaged in QSOs.  And how
about the West Coast group?

Does anyone care to claim the QSO DX record?
And then, can anyone set a new record before this season ends?

Please understand that I fully appreciate the need for beacon operations
given the conditions faced on 1750 meters.  But, given the great progress
with ultra-narrow-band modes that has been made the last few years, I think
this is an equally relevant benchmark of  LowFER progress.

I assume that the current record holder will have used the CW mode.  To beat
this using C-BPSK, QRSS, WOLF, or JASON with a *very* slow data rate, the
successful operators will have to work out a sequencing schedule and
reporting system similar to what is used on amateur EME or meteor scatter
schedules, but with a much longer time frame.  How long  a frame?  How many
repeats of a call sign would be needed for ID? Assume a 2-letter call sign?
This is a unique challenge, and setting a standard would be a good first
step. Suggestions???

C'mon ya'll, let's take it to the next level.

Tim Brannon    KF5CQ
Dallas