[SixClub] Technical Article..

[Jerry]

On 10/21/2010 11:39 AM, Jerry wrote:
> I have never written a so called 'Technical Article' before.. I was 
> going to title it "The Effects of 6M Propagation"..but I guess "The 
> Effects of 6M Reception regarding 'Home Appliances' " would be better 
> suited..as it does not really have anything to do with actual prop ! I 
> found it to be a very poor year for 6M E Skip..the few openings I did 
> experience were OK..but I did work into EU on Multiple Hops and into 
> the Bahama's for some Firsts !..so was still a 'Memorable Year'....  S 
> VE6 into Spain on CW was a 'Pat on the Back' by many ! Even some Au 
> Q's on SSB and CW for my first time on 6M ! 
Getting onto the 'Tech Article'..
Home Appliances..;

The 'Magic Bullet' (as seen on TV);  This device should be considered a 
Modern Day 'Spark Gap Transmitter'.. I know the XYL likes her Smoothies 
with the Whey Powder stuff..but Yeesh !

XYL's Hoover Canister Vac; Only seems to operate during 6M openings of 
any type.. E Skip, Contests, MS, etc.. Resulting in... 'Yeesh again' !

Contractor Neighbor's DeWalt (or whatever brand he uses..) Power 
Tools..  argh.. (see above !)

Blow Dryer; Her hair is naturally curly.. leave it be..! It will dry 
like that.. Yeesh !

So with all the Tech Articles on the E Layer, Au, MS, etc. propagation.. 
I have noticed much more variables in efficient 6M Reception !  Amp, 
Yagi, Pre Amp, etc. are good to have.. but a Sunday AM shout with " I am 
going to make a Smoothie after my shower..then vacuum the house".. Want 
anything..?
No Dear.. I think I will just go sit outside and watch the grass grow 
longer.. !
That 'Pompous Guy' on TV selling the 'Magic Bullet'.. "See.. in 'One', 
'Two', 'Three'.. you have Dinner..! (well, you just cost me 10 QSO's 
making dinner you..... !)

I hope you all had a little chuckle at least..probably have the same 
experiences yourselves.. Oh, 'Boxing Day Sales on Plasma TV's.. that's 
another Topic !   73

Jerry VE6CPP
DN39or