[Wswss] Genesis Mission radio reflection report

[kr7o at vhfdx.com]

On 8 September 2004 from 1552-1600Z I recorded all signals heard on the 
frequency of 144.200 MHz in the 2 Meter Amateur Radio band.  Starting at 
~1553z I recorded three different signals; a brief CW carrier, and voice 
signals from stations KC6ZWT and WA6KLK.  On the edited recording you will 
hear the CW carrier at ~5 seconds, KC6ZWT from ~38-55 seconds, and WA6KLK 
at ~55 seconds very weakly under the signal of KC6ZWT.  The other weak, 
distorted signals at periodic intervals during the recording is 
interference from my transmitter getting into the sound card.  I did not 
attempt to make a two-way contact with KC6ZWT as I was hoping there would 
be stations much farther away to contact.  KC6ZWT also copied my signals 
during this period.  The signals received from KC6ZWT and WA6KLK were via 
back scatter from the ionization patch created by the re-entry of the 
Genesis capsule.  No known forward scatter signals were noted.

KC6ZWT is located in El Dorado, CA which is 127 miles line-of-sight from me 
at 335 degrees true bearing
WA6KLK is located in Willits, CA which is 253 miles line-of-sight from me 
at 312 degrees true bearing
I am located in rural Madera County ~20 miles north of Fresno, CA.  I was 
using the pair of 34' long M-Squared yagi antennas that I use to bounce 
signals off the moon.  My antenna azimuth was 15 degrees true and I am 
unable to copy the stations mentioned via ground wave at this bearing.

You can listen to the recording at http://www.vhfdx.com


73, Robert KR7O/YB2ARO, DM07ba/OI52ee  (ex.  N7STU)
kr7o at vhfdx.com

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