[OKDXA] VU7

[Gene Lewis]

I've been horribly puzzled by their operating habits,
It seems like during the times when they might conceivably have a path to 
north america on bands like
17 or 15 they just disappear.  Very curious.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Coy Day" <n5ok at arrl.org>
To: "OKDXA" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 9:48 AM
Subject: [OKDXA] VU7


> Gene,
>
> Bert is absolutely correct in that the take off angle for that part of the
> world is absolutely critical.  On 20 meters with the antenna at 55ft your
> take off angle is way too high.  You would have a better chance on 15 if
> the band would open.  :-(
>
> Coy
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