[PVRCNC] BS7H question

[N4BAA - Jose Castillo]

Barry,

FULLY understand.
Worked them on CW and SSB this morning with a nice 59 signal 
here on cw and 57-58 on SSB..
I have recordings of them if you want to hear them....

To answer your question....

1) Not sure...there is a reason BS7 is number one on the 
list...they are limited in what antennas THEY can erect...
If you have a Large Tribander up 50 feet ...yes I personally 
think you will get through eventually.  Right now....until 
they work the "EDGE" off of EU and JA...they are GOING to be 
rambunctious.  That is for sure... AND if you don't have an 
amp...this one will be VERY HARD from the east coast!

2) If you look at sunrise/sunset times and go off of general 
prop to THAT region...of the world....20M mornings are going 
to be likely the best....you have to be ready 
though..because they go from NON AUDIBLE to S7 in about 10 
minutes or so in the mornings!...

Last night on 20M they were there workable but I don't feel 
for those with "modest" antennas.  I will say that without 
an amp this one will be MOST difficult!

TIP...really an observation....The op on SSB this morning 
was saying he was listening 210-230 when in fact he was 
PARKED on 210....Just because you see someone spot they 
worked him on freq "X".....may or may not be true.....

So....if YOU can NOT hear the station being worked....find a 
clear spot...have some patience....ALSO, if you CAN NOT HEAR 
  anyone he is working...do NOT move around......as you may 
move when he comes to the FREQ you WERE just on! <smiling>

Good Luck and Good Hunting.....

Don't panic yet!


73
Jose - N4BAA




Barry Baker, K4CZ wrote:
> Jose,
> 
> I know that some ops are working BS7H but many of us have two basic
> questions:
> 1)  Can I expect to work BS7H with my setup at my QTH?
> 2)  Any propagation or operating tips that might help?
> 
> What antenna are you using?  What height?  Are you aiming the beam directly
> at BS7H or off to side (which sometimes helps)?  I know your QTH is Virginia
> Beach...are you adjacent to water that helps you work DX?
> 
> Any suggestions or information for comparative purposes would be greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> 73, Barry K4CZ
> 
> 
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