[Lowfer] ] WG2XLP 74.324 KHz. QRSS60

Pat Bunn pbunn at matrixei.com
Tue Jan 14 18:39:12 EST 2014


Moved to 74324 KHz to get out of Bobs way. Running low power but Dex copied it at about 100 miles. Again all reports appreciated .

Pat
XLP

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 14, 2014, at 4:41 PM, Pat Bunn <pbunn at matrixei.com> wrote:

> I am transmitting a low power signal (about 35 watts)  as long as my filter can hold out. About all the power the middle inductor can stand. 
> 
> Any report would be unexpected and appreciated
> 
> Pat
> XLP
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 12, 2014, at 11:17 PM, JD <listread at lwca.org> wrote:
> 
>> Just taking a quick break after an extended visit to the field.  Moonlight 
>> and temperatures in the 50s are making it pleasant to stay out there, but 
>> the wind gets a little scary at times.
>> 
>> XKO was, as usual, the most powerful of the bunch on screen, with XEB around 
>> 5 or 6 dB lower but still dogboning.  MP was exhibiting minor dogbones from 
>> time to time, and XLP was generally clear even at 30 second mode with a few 
>> fades. SEB's signal was audible and XKO was even more so.  Everybody but 
>> those two were averaging around S1 combined.  When the twosome were on, peak 
>> signal was S3 with the beat note both audible and visible on the meter.  I'd 
>> love to show some captures, but that'll have to wait for morning, as I 
>> apparently left my memory stick at work Friday afternoon.
>> 
>> Have tuned down to the TA slot now.  Didn't see anything in the first 15 
>> minutes, but maybe it'll show later if I can stay awake late enough.
>> 
>> DCF77 was only about S3 at 9:30 CST instead of the S5 I've seen a lot 
>> lately, but it is a little past its usual prime time.  JJY at 40 kHz was 
>> already coming in, so maybe the poles aren't too awfully disturbed by the 
>> fast solar wind we've got right now.  Static was not continuous, but crashes 
>> to S9 are not uncommon.  The area of t-storm coverage in Mexico has 
>> diminished from the last time I was in town, so if that trend continues, 
>> maybe there'll still be a chance of DK7FC.  As I say, it's down to whether I 
>> can stay awake long enough.
>> 
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