Received: from post.thorcom.com (post.thorcom.com [195.171.43.25]) by mtain-dg02.r1000.mx.aol.com (Internet Inbound) with ESMTP id 8E246380000AA; Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:40:27 -0400 (EDT) Received: from majordom by post.thorcom.com with local (Exim 4.14) id 1QupVm-0000vb-9D for rs_out_1@blacksheep.org; Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:39:10 +0100 Received: from [195.171.43.32] (helo=relay1.thorcom.net) by post.thorcom.com with esmtp (Exim 4.14) id 1QupVl-0000vS-6p for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:39:09 +0100 Received: from out1.ip06ir2.opaltelecom.net ([62.24.128.242]) by relay1.thorcom.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from ) id 1QupVi-0004cK-Sa for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:39:09 +0100 X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Filtered: true X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Result: AngBACDwT05Ok8jE/2dsb2JhbABAgk2VXw+PUniBOwUBAQ0BAQNJAiELAQEIAgEDEQMBAQEKFwEhAQQaBhQCDhMKAQICAQGHYqknjn+GSASHMZVZhwE X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos;i="4.68,256,1312153200"; d="scan'208,217";a="509821920" Received: from host-78-147-200-196.as13285.net (HELO xphd97xgq27nyf) ([78.147.200.196]) by out1.ip06ir2.opaltelecom.net with SMTP; 20 Aug 2011 18:38:58 +0100 Message-ID: <003601cc5f5f$fef0af60$0401a8c0@xphd97xgq27nyf> From: "mal hamilton" To: "rsgb" Cc: "Finbar" Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:38:38 +0100 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000 X-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) X-Spam-Report: autolearn=disabled,HTML_MESSAGE=0.001 Subject: LF: Fw: 500 Khz Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0033_01CC5F68.60476170" X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.63 (2004-01-11) on post.thorcom.com X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.8 required=5.0 tests=HTML_30_40,HTML_MESSAGE autolearn=no version=2.63 X-SA-Exim-Scanned: Yes Sender: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Precedence: bulk Reply-To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org X-Listname: rsgb_lf_group X-SA-Exim-Rcpt-To: rs_out_1@blacksheep.org X-SA-Exim-Scanned: No; SAEximRunCond expanded to false x-aol-global-disposition: G X-AOL-SCOLL-SCORE: 0:2:519055008:93952408 X-AOL-SCOLL-URL_COUNT: 0 x-aol-sid: 3039ac1d410a4e4ff18b5b4d X-AOL-IP: 195.171.43.25 X-AOL-SPF: domain : blacksheep.org SPF : none This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0033_01CC5F68.60476170 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ----- Original Message -----=20 From: mal hamilton=20 To: Fortunato Bonnici=20 Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 3:45 PM Subject: Re: 500 Khz Ok Fortunato I will TX es listen for u on 502.2 from 1900gmt and will also be on 7033 = khz khz 73 cul de mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:27 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Hello Mal, =20 I have been make experiment and improving my station of 500khz = from we last had the sked. =20 At home now I have two antenna, one of 160ft horz long wire and = second one vertical of 16.5M with top had capacity. Now they tune more better and I have more ant current = on the RF ammeter. With my pocket radio Sony ICF-SW7600G in my car on the = dashboard I could listen to my auto morse key from any where on the island even in narrow street and sea level. last = week I went to GOZO island same positive=20 signal. Yedsterday I went sea trial on a ship to Sicily ( IT9 ) sig = 549. =20 Are these good indication? or only because of close area . I = download program ARGO for GRSS. but I am study how this work . On Saturday night we have a night field day and I am going to = be active on the 502.2khz. Ant 1/4 wave on a very tall mast ex-military. I have the whole night available so we can make a sked and also we can = use talkback on 40M band. Please let me know. =20 73's Fortunato 9h1es =20 =20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:18:20 +0100 Hello Fortunato This time of year is more difficult for DX on 500 but I am surprised = you did not hear my signal with 10W erp.=20 There was a lot of static at my QTH S9 plus but I did hear some German = Beacon stns and GI4DPE was also active. During the winter my signal is visible/audible in the Russia/Moscow = and East coast USA areas. Let me know when you are on Air again 73 es GL de Mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 8:11 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz This is the setup when I am in the country side. I hope that I am = doing the correct setup. 73's Fortunato =20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= --- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:25:01 +0100 qsl Fortunato 73 for now and GL De Mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 1:32 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Good afternoon Mal, =20 All ok Mal. I have everything ready. I confirm freq and time. = My friend are going to joint me for this activity. The place in the country side is totaly dark, but we have prepare = for this. =20 The antenna is quarter wave and two counterpost ( radials ) of = 200M each.=20 I will send you a picture of this activity. Pls. note: no = internet so I stop at 22:00 hrs GMT. good luck Fortunato 9h1es .=20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= - From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:40:53 +0100 Hi Fortunato I will start at 2100 gmt tonite and catch the grey line on 502 khz = and will listen for u on the same freq de Mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 11:42 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz OK Mal. =20 73's =20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:38:26 +0100 OK Fortunato I am listening for u around 502 khz cw nil hrd so far, a lot of = QRN static at present.=20 Will QRT at 2245 gmt 73 until tomorrow nite de mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 11:31 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Mal, Nothing heard. I am also transmitting at an intervals. = I transmitt for another 10 minuites 73's =20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:49:20 +0100 Fortunato Now Transmitting 502 Khz CW. De Mal/G3KEV ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:03 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Ok Mal, Yes we will try tonight by from my home qth. with = 102 ft antenna but tomorrow=20 from the country side with quater wave antenna. many thanks for given me the opportunity for this sked. 73's Fortunato =20 -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:25:08 +0100 Fortunato es MF Tonite and Sunday nite at 2200 gmt I will TX around 502 Khz = on CW and tune 500 band for a reply also QSX 7033 Khz for xband QSO'S 73 De Mal/G3KEV ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:26 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Hello Mal, Excellent time. Ok I be on frequency. I also = inform other radio ham in Malta to listen. 73's Fortunato=20 ------------------------------------------------------------------ From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:55:12 +0100 Hello fortunato Tnx for ur msg. Sunday night at 2200 utc would probably be a good time = when it is dark. I will TX around 502 Khz on CW and also listen out for = you. Let me know if this time is suitable 73 de Mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: 500khz=20 Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 8:02 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Hello Mal, last week I have return to Malta. Now I am = free in the evenings. During this week I transmit several time on 502.2khz. Six radio hams in Malta have = listen to my transmition and having good reports some of them with a piece of wire some with tri bander = element beams. Of course Malta is very small island. I was intended = to have a sked with you on sunday evening. What is your view.=20 By the way MCA have gave me special callsign 9h9ES to = operate on 500khz. =20 73's Fortunato=20 9h1es =20 ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:11:49 +0100 Hello Fortunato Let me know when you are ready and hopefully we can make = a QSO on CW. I have a VFO and can work any frequency but 502.5 Khz is = my normal freq.=20 This time of year after dark would be better for long = range.=20 I have worked the USA and Russian stations around Moscow = so far on 500 Khz, this has been during the winter time. My rig at present is a modified Decca unit which gives = me around 10w ERP from my 1/4 wave inv L antenna up over 100 feet high. My RX is a Datong up converter with a 144 Mhz IF to a = Yaesu FT 857 TRANSCEIVER. I also have computer facilities and software to work vy = slow CW=20 Your 150 metre antenna and high tower should work well = and use as much power as possible. Let me know when you are available 73 and gl=20 de Mal/G3KEV ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: g3kevmal@talktalk.net=20 Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 8:28 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Hello Mal,=20 Today I have receive the confirmation from = M.C.A ( wireless telegrafy ) to operate on 500Khz in experimental basic freq 501 to 504khz. They gave = me special callsign 9H9ES. I am allowed to use 10 watts.=20 Yesterday I install quater wave long wire antenna ( = 150M ) at ' WIED RINI ' on ex-military Towers in the=20 country side. For this operation I have to organize = with other radio hams for a night field day. This could be done next week after return home from work in = Italy. =20 At home I have complete setup with long wire = antenna of 150 feet long. transmitter Murphy ex-marine of 15 watts complete with big variometer and tune very = well. So for this weekend we can try during the night. I am very keen to have a qso or to hear something. =20 What is your setup? how is the proceeder to = operate 500khz? Please your view. =20 73's Fortunato 9h1es=20 =20 -------------------------------------------------------------- From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: Re: 500 Khz Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:40:33 +0100 Tnx Fortunato for the information. Let me know when = you are ready although more power at ur end would be better 73 de mal/g3kev ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Fortunato Bonnici=20 To: g3kevmal@talktalk.net=20 Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: RE: 500 Khz Hello,=20 Thanks for the reply, Yes when I return home = next week I send you a mail. I have transmitter ART-13; 15 WATTS. ANTENNA in the = country side=20 using ex-military antenna long wire quater wave = lenght about 30M height. receiver Kenwood TS-450S. 73'S fORTUNATO 9H1ES ------------------------------------------------------------ From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net To: fbonnici@hotmail.com Subject: 500 Khz Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:32:11 +0100 Hi Fortuno I am active often on 500 khz. Let me know when you = want to QSO. I am running 10W erp to a 1/4 wave inv L antenna up = at 33 metres high. 73 de Mal/G3KEV/IO94SH ------=_NextPart_000_0033_01CC5F68.60476170 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 
----- Original Message -----=20
From: mal = hamilton=20
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: 500 Khz

Ok Fortunato
I will TX es listen for u on 502.2 from = 1900gmt and=20 will also be on 7033 khz khz
73 cul de mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Fortunato=20 Bonnici
To: 500khz
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 = 2:27=20 PM
Subject: RE: 500 Khz

Hello Mal,
 
   I have been make=20 experiment  and improving my station of 500khz from we = last had=20 the sked.
 
At home now  I have two antenna, one of = 160ft horz=20 long wire and second one vertical of 16.5M with top
had=20 capacity.  Now they tune more better and I have more ant current = on the=20 RF ammeter.
      With my pocket = radio Sony=20 ICF-SW7600G  in my car on the dashboard I could listen = to my=20 auto morse key
from any where on the island even in narrow street = and sea=20 level. last week I went to GOZO island same positive
 signal. = Yedsterday I went sea trial on a ship to Sicily ( IT9 ) sig=20 549. 
      Are these good = indication? =20 or only because of close area .  I download program ARGO for = GRSS.
but=20 I am study how this work = .
        On=20 Saturday night we have a night field day and I am going to be = active on=20 the 502.2khz. Ant 1/4 wave
on a very tall mast ex-military.
I = have the=20 whole night available so we can make a sked and also we can use = talkback on=20 40M band.
Please let me=20 know.
     
  =20 73's
Fortunato
9h1es   
 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To: fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject: = Re: 500=20 Khz
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:18:20 +0100

Hello Fortunato
This time of year is more difficult = for DX on 500=20 but I am surprised you did not hear my signal with 10W erp. =
There was a lot of static at my QTH = S9 plus but I=20 did hear some German Beacon stns and GI4DPE was also = active.
During the winter my signal is = visible/audible in=20 the Russia/Moscow and East coast USA areas.
Let me know when you are on Air=20 again
73 es GL de Mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Fortunato=20 Bonnici
To: 500khz
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 = 8:11=20 PM
Subject: RE: 500 Khz

This is the setup when I am in the country side. I = hope that I=20 am doing the correct setup.
73's
Fortunato
 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To: = fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= Re:=20 500 Khz
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:25:01 +0100

qsl Fortunato
73 for now and GL
De Mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Fortunato=20 Bonnici
To: 500khz
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 = 1:32=20 PM
Subject: RE: 500 Khz

Good afternoon Mal,
 
   = All ok=20 Mal.  I have everything ready.  I confirm freq and = time. =20 My friend are going to joint me for this activity.
The = place in=20 the country side is totaly dark, but we have prepare for = this. =20
   The antenna is quarter wave and two counterpost ( = radials=20 ) of 200M each.
   I will send you a picture of this = activity. Pls. note: no internet so I stop at 22:00 hrs = GMT.
good=20 luck
Fortunato
9h1es
. 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To: = fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject: Re:=20 500 Khz
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:40:53 +0100

Hi Fortunato
I will start at 2100 gmt tonite = and catch the=20 grey line on 502 khz and will listen for u on the same = freq
de Mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Fortunato Bonnici =
To: 500khz
Sent: Saturday, July 23, = 2011 11:42=20 PM
Subject: RE: 500 = Khz

OK Mal.
 
73's
 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To: = fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= =20 Re: 500 Khz
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:38:26 +0100

OK Fortunato
I am listening for u around 502 = khz cw nil=20 hrd so far, a lot of QRN static at present.
Will QRT at 2245 = gmt
73 until tomorrow = nite
de mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Fortunato Bonnici =
To: 500khz
Sent: Saturday, July = 23, 2011=20 11:31 PM
Subject: RE: 500 = Khz

Mal, Nothing heard.  I am also = transmitting at an=20 intervals.  I transmitt for another 10=20 minuites
73's

 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= =20 Re: 500 Khz
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:49:20 +0100

Fortunato
Now Transmitting 502 Khz = CW.
De Mal/G3KEV
 
----- Original Message ----- =
From:=20 Fortunato Bonnici =
To: 500khz
Sent: Saturday, July = 23, 2011=20 8:03 PM
Subject: RE: 500 = Khz

Ok Mal, Yes we will try tonight by from = my home=20 qth. with 102 ft antenna but tomorrow
from the country = side with=20 quater wave antenna.
many thanks for given me the = opportunity for=20 this sked.
73's
Fortunato
 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= =20 Re: 500 Khz
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:25:08 +0100

Fortunato
es MF
Tonite and Sunday nite at = 2200 gmt I=20 will TX around 502 Khz on CW and tune 500 band for a reply = also QSX=20 7033 Khz for xband QSO'S
73 De = Mal/G3KEV
 
----- Original Message = -----
From:=20 Fortunato Bonnici =
To: 500khz
Sent: Saturday, = July 23, 2011=20 12:26 PM
Subject: RE: 500 = Khz

Hello Mal, Excellent time.  Ok I be on = frequency.  I also inform other radio ham in=20 Malta to listen.

73's
Fortunato 
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= =20 Re: 500 Khz
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:55:12 = +0100

Hello = fortunato
Tnx for ur = msg.
Sunday night at 2200 utc = would=20 probably be a good time when it is dark. I will TX around = 502 Khz=20 on CW and also listen out for you.
Let me know if this time = is=20 suitable
73 de = Mal/g3kev
 
----- Original Message = -----=20
From:=20 Fortunato = Bonnici
To: 500khz
Sent: Friday, = July 22, 2011=20 8:02 PM
Subject: RE: 500 = Khz

Hello Mal, last  week I have = return to=20 Malta.  Now I am free in the evenings. During this = week I=20 transmit
several time on 502.2khz. Six radio = hams in=20 Malta have listen to my transmition and having good=20 reports
some of them with a piece of wire some = with tri=20 bander  element beams.
  Of course Malta is = very=20 small island.  I was intended to have a sked with = you on=20 sunday evening.
What is your view. 

 

By the way MCA = have gave=20 me special callsign 9h9ES to operate on=20 500khz.
 
73's
Fortunato =
9h1es
 

From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 500 Khz
Date: = Thu, 30=20 Jun 2011 21:11:49 +0100


Hello = Fortunato
Let me know when you = are ready and=20 hopefully we can make a QSO on CW.
I have a VFO and can = work any=20 frequency but 502.5 Khz is my normal freq.
This time of year after = dark would=20 be better for long range.
I have worked the USA = and Russian=20 stations around Moscow so far on 500 Khz, this has been = during=20 the winter time.
My rig at present is a = modified=20 Decca unit which gives me around 10w ERP from my 1/4 = wave inv L=20 antenna up over 100 feet high.
My RX is a Datong up = converter with=20 a 144 Mhz IF to a Yaesu FT 857 TRANSCEIVER.
I also have computer = facilities and=20 software to work vy slow CW
Your 150 metre antenna = and high=20 tower should work well and use as much power as=20 possible.
Let me know when you = are=20 available
73 and gl
de = Mal/G3KEV
 
 
----- Original Message = -----=20
From:=20 Fortunato = Bonnici=20
To: g3kevmal@talktalk.net=20
Sent: Thursday, = June 30,=20 2011 8:28 PM
Subject: RE: = 500=20 Khz


Hello Mal,=20
       Today I have = receive=20 the confirmation  from M.C.A  ( wireless = telegrafy )=20 to operate on 500Khz
in experimental basic freq 501 = to=20 504khz.  They gave me special callsign = 9H9ES.  I am=20 allowed to use 10 watts. =
   Yesterday I=20 install quater wave long wire antenna ( 150M ) at ' = WIED RINI=20 ' on ex-military Towers in the
country = side. For this=20 operation I have to organize with other radio hams for = a night=20 field day. This could
be done next week after = return home=20 from work in=20 Italy.
 
     At=20 home I have complete setup with long wire antenna = of 150=20 feet  long. transmitter = Murphy ex-marine
of 15=20 watts complete with big variometer and tune very well. = So for=20 this weekend we can try during the night.
I am very = keen to=20 have a qso or to hear=20 something.
 
     What = is your=20 setup?  how is the proceeder to operate = 500khz?
Please=20 your=20 = view.
 
73's
Fortunato
9h1es 
   =
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 500 Khz
Date: = Thu, 16=20 Jun 2011 18:40:33 +0100

Tnx Fortunato for the = information. Let me know when you are ready although = more=20 power at ur end would be better
73 de = mal/g3kev
 
----- Original = Message -----=20
From:=20 Fortunato = Bonnici=20
To: g3kevmal@talktalk.net=20
Sent: = Wednesday, June=20 15, 2011 7:22 PM
Subject: RE: = 500=20 Khz

Hello,
     = Thanks=20 for the reply, Yes when I return home next week I = send you a=20 mail.
I have transmitter ART-13;  15 WATTS. = ANTENNA=20 in the country side
using ex-military antenna = long=20 wire quater wave lenght about 30M=20 height.
receiver Kenwood=20 TS-450S.
73'S
fORTUNATO
9H1ES
From: g3kevmal@talktalk.net
To:=20 fbonnici@hotmail.com
Subject:= =20 500 Khz
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:32:11 = +0100

Hi Fortuno
I am active often on 500 = khz. Let me=20 know when you want to QSO.
I am running 10W erp to a = 1/4 wave inv=20 L antenna up at 33 metres high.
73 de = Mal/G3KEV/IO94SH
=
 
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