[OKDXA] 3Y0J - FT8 Info, etc...

[N5OK]

My two cents....

They have put a lot of time into this plan and it looks like they have
taken care of the usual problems.  I think they are limiting the FT8
operations for a couple of reasons.  One would be to placate the FT8
naysayers.  Another would be to keep down interference since they plan on
running FT8 24/7.  Also this takes advantage of the "weak signal aspect of
the mode,"

I'm not sure they are planning on running F/H.  I didn't find that they
mention it but they do mention one operator running more than one FT8 rig.
If I read it correctly,  With the number of fixed triband/WARC beams on the
major areas, there should be no problem working them even if they are
multistreaming with only 20 watts per stream.

This should really be a fun experience for those that have not worked a
very rare station.  It will be an absolute madhouse.  Hopefully, I will be
able to pick them up on 160 and 80 as well as the WARC bands.  I also need
them on digital and SSB.  All of my Bouvet QSO's have been CW.

I'm sure a lot of you will have a new one in your log after this
dxpedition.  I certainly hope so and that they pull this off without anyone
getting hurt.

73, Coy
Coy C Day, N5OK
20685 SW 29
Union City, OK 73090
H(405) 483-5632 C(405) 448-2368
n5ok at arrl.net


On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 2:36 PM af5cc at fidmail.com <af5cc at fidmail.com> wrote:

>
> I can use this one for a ATNO.  Will be interesting to see how it plays
> out on FT8 since that might be my best chance to get them.  Wish they had a
> LOTW only option on the OQSL service at a rate lower than direct QSLs since
> I really don't need a paper card.
>
> 73 John AF5CC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Jeff Martin" <jeffk5we at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:17pm
> To: "Oklahoma DX Association" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [OKDXA] 3Y0J - FT8 Info, etc...
>
>
>
> From: https://www.3y0j.no/bandplan
>
> 3Y0J RADIO OPERATIONS
> Band Plans
> ​
> * 3Y0J will always listen up (using split) so it will be useless to call
> us on our transmission frequency . Please be sure to double check your
> settings to make sure you are not calling us simplex.
> * Always give your full callsign. Listening is the key so sure we call
> you before replying.
> * CW MAX 15 kHz split (operators chose QRG within a certain bandwidth) ​
> * SSB MAX 30 kHz split (operators chose QRG within a certain bandwidth)
> * Lowest 10 kHz spectrum on regular bands NO TX to allow regular DX
> traffic
> * Lowest 5 kHz on WARC band NO TX to allow regular DX traffic
> * We’re aware of US band plans for E/A/G/N/T
> * FT8 40-10m, with focus on 20-10m yagis. ​
>
> We will transmit:
> * 100W on FT8
> * 1500W on CW/SSB (special permit to transmit up to)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Please note a couple items I found interesting:
>
> FT8 will be on 40-10m only, at 100 watts power. So, if running
> multi-streams, each stream will be 20 or 30 watts or less. They will be
> very difficult to copy, especially for small stations. No FT8 on 160 or
> 80 meters? That's where you need it the most! Not sure about 60 meters,
> One place says FT8 40-10m but the 60m section lists 5.357 as FT8. Who
> knows?
>
> Also found some interesting items in QSL Policy:
> * OQRS Direct $15 – QSL cards including LoTW confirmation
> * Direct mailed cards with sufficient return postage, suggested donation
> $5 for unlimited QSOs (no donation required)
> * OQRS Bureau $3
>
> Comments?
>
>
> 73,
> Jeff - K5WE
>
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