[Lowfer] [HiFER] Activity ?

Mon, 05 May 2003 18:00:14 -0400

Mitch,

Do you know what type of antenna GA, and GG are using?
What do you use for Hifer MP?

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mitch Powell" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] [HiFER] Activity ?

>
>
> >
> > Yesterday, Sunday, I was listening noon to 3PM on 13.554 - .556 but did
> > not see a thing on Agro 30-sec mode. Today I see report from Steinar
> > (Norway) on seeing GA (Montreal), FB. I am using a E-W dipole up at abt
> > 35 feet into a balun for 75 ohm feed line.
> >
> > But I wonder, now, if others in the Midwest are seeing HiFERS and what
> > is a good time to be looking? Also is there a precursor of activity, say
> > some nearby service or broadcaster? I have yet to see a HiFER at 13.55.
>
> Peter:
> Good signals from GA   and  GG  usually begin just after the noon hour.
> Solid through the afternoon and until sunset.  They are very close
together
> so one screen should show them.  They are QRSS 3   not 30. Since we are
> similar distance from them - I am sure you will see them okay.  GA is
> usually audible in mid-afternoon.  No QRM noticeable - sometimes swept
> carrier zips across the band.
> TAG and MP had QSO during the Summer.
>
> 73
> Mitch  VE3OT
>
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