Re: [IRCA] Oct. 25th TPs: Where'd They Go?

[Guy Atkins <dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Each to their own I guess, but 13 and 11 meters (closest SWBC bands to 10
meters ham band) is populated by only a few stations, and ho-hum major
broadcasters at that.

I'd much rather be chasing some weak overseas MW or tropical bands DX with
real programming, interesting ethnic music, etc.

That's the cool thing about radio though; so many frequencies &
modes...there's something for everyone, whether you are into the two-way
operation or... <gasp> "just listening"   :^)

I must admit, though, that during trips into Canada for DXpeditions my ham
license has come in handy to "prove" to border agents that I'm a real radio
hobbyist and not some terrorist trying to sneak in high tech gear and
suspicious reels of wire.

Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA




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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:26:22 -0700
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The action is on the other end of the dial.

In the last 5 days I have worked Europe on USB - 10 meters, less than 1
Watt.
Transcontinental contacts on 10 using AM, CW and Side band with 100mw
have also been achieved -- occasional CME's explain why we are
not picking up 1/2 megawatt medium wave stations from across the Pacific.
Yesterday at 1800 UTC there was one that struck our upper atmosphere
throwing the blanket over everything.

Apparently these are the most spectacular upper band conditions since the
50's -- and it is expected to improve even more.
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