[NLRS] VE4MA -- K0AWU 10Ghz SSB

[Bill K0AWU]

Hi All

  Barry and I worked rain scatter again tonight off of a VERY nasty looking 
system headed this way. We established contact at 02:02z and chatted until 
02:15z. Modes operated with 5-8 signals, CW, SSB, FM. This was Barry's 
first DX 10Ghz SSB contact. Signals were very stable with no QSB on this 
end, but with considerable multipath. Barry was excellent copy on FM with 
just a touch of "snap-crackel-pop". Antenna headings were direct and we 
were "working through" three fingers of cells for about 50 miles or so. 
Heading was more critical than elevation.

  We have yet to hear rain scatter off of any path other than direct path here. 
Barry and I did play a bit with me looking more northerly and him looking 
more easterly, but that path was not present.

  This looks to like it could be pretty bad, with all kinds of WX warnings until 
2am. Depending upon it's passage and what is behind it. I may be available 
later after it passes through. Watch Duluth radar and if a we have cells 
between us and weather allows, I would be glad to run with anyone. Bruce 
has called already and would be at the head of the list if it looks good.

Bill K0AWU  EN37ed