[OKDXA] VU4 Propagation

[John Geiger]

Hi Roger,

No linear here, but I did try Vocap myself due to another recommendation and 
see what you are saying in terms of progation.  15m has seemed like my best 
band for working into SE Asia and zone 26 based on past performance.  Thanks 
for the info.

73 John AF5CC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Simpson" <rksimpson1 at cox.net>
To: "Oklahoma DX Association" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [OKDXA] VU4 Propagation


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> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "John Geiger" <af5cc at fidmail.com>
> To: okdxa at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: 11/3/2014 10:41:42 PM
> Subject: [OKDXA] VU4 Propagation
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>>With the VU4 Dxpedition coming up soon, I am looking into antenna 
>>improvements since it would be a ATNO (all time new one) for me. What 
>>band(s) are likely to have the best shot at VU4 from Oklahoma? Would 15m 
>>likely offer decent propagation?
>>
>>73 John AF5CC
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> John :
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> I use VOACAP to predict propagation. I have found that it is fairly 
> accurate. Also it is simple to use. You don't have to enter any parameters 
> such as sunspot numbers because predicted values for these parameters are 
> already built in. All you have to do is enter your location and the DX 
> location and indicate a parameter regarding your station's power level and 
> type of antenna system.
>
> You will find that propagation is not the greatest from Oklahoma to VU4. 
> However, there are some halfway decent openings short path and also long 
> path.
>
> The best short path openings: 0000UTC to 0200UTC on 15m and 17m
>                                             1500UTC to 1700UTC on 15m and 
> 17m
>
> The best long path openings:  1300UTC to 1800UTC on 10m
>                                             0000UTC to 0100UTC on 15m
>
> Out of all of these openings the very best is around 0000UTC to 0100UTC 
> short path on 15m
>
> For complete info go to www.voacap.com/prediction.html
>
> I think if you have a gain antenna (such as a tribander or log periodic) 
> that includes 15m coverage you will be able to work him -- especially on 
> CW if you are running with some type of linear.
>
> 73    Roger    K5RKS
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