[SixClub] Technical Article..

[Roger (K8RI)]

The Enemies of 6-meter Reception?

The Attack of the Appliances?

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 10/21/2010 3:09 PM, Jerry wrote:
> 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
>
>
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