I had contact with him on three separate occasions. Unfortunately, he kicked me out after two exchanges on one occasion and after just one exchange on another occasion. No official contact, not in his log. 

Some callers he gave over ten callbacks until he sent a 73. He kicked me out after just two. 

I will keep trying but..,,

I understand that he has local QRM that wipes out his receive. 

Steve - AD4K 

On Dec 25, 2023, at 15:24, John Ellis <[email protected]> wrote:


Ed, 

Everybody in the world is calling him, he has a 
good signal but I have not heard him work anyone. 
Folks from all over the earth are having the same
trouble, looking at the comments on DX Summit. 

I have inconvenienced a lot of electrons myself, 
all for naught. I'd like to hear about anyone working 
him from within TV.

Have a great Holiday Season & good 2024 to all. 

73, 
John, NP2B 


On Mon, Dec 25, 2023 at 5:42 PM Ed Deichler <[email protected]> wrote:
I was finally able to get a decode of VU4N on 30 meters FT8 this morning.  He had a good signal but unfortunately he never answered anyone.  It seemed like he was in auto-call mode without anyone looking at the screen.  I gave up after 15 minutes or so since it was fruitless.

From his postings, he seems to be more concerned with erecting a 60m vertical than finding an open band.  Why 60 meters? I have no idea; it doesn't count for any DXCC that I'm aware of.

Back when I had big antennas in HOA-free NH, I was fortunate to work VU4RBI on December 24, 2004 for a nice present.  Scarcely more than 24 hours later the DXpedition immediately terminated because the massive earthquake caused the huge tsunami off the coast of Indonesia that swept up the Bay of Bengal.  The team switched to emergency communications mode for the Indian government.

Merry Christmas everyone and good luck to those still chasing VU4N

Ed, K2TE

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