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From: "Petr Maly" <p.maly@gmc.net>
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
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Subject: Re: LF: Re: Weekend tests
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:21:15 +0100
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OK, thanks, Petr OK1FIG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <john.currie@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: LF: Re: Weekend tests


> Hi I agree with all except Petr's comment on call We will be at Jack's
> house
> and will sign VE1ZZ
> 73 es gl de John VE1ZJ
> Petr Maly wrote:
> 
> > Generally I agree with this plan. Only some points to be sure:
> >
> > 1. John will use his call sign VE1ZJ and will tranmit on 136.500.
> > 2. Test begins at about 2000 utc on Friday
> > 3. Used dot length will be around 3500 mS
> > 4. My freq is 135.955 (according to Mike's WEB)
> > 5. Standard T-M-O reporting system will be used
> >
> > 73 Petr OK1FIG
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike Dennison <mike.dennison@rsgb.org.uk>
> > To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 10:45 AM
> > Subject: LF: Weekend tests
> >
> > > This weekend, there is the greatest opportunity yet to make the
> > > transatlantic two-way.
> > >
> > > I would like to suggest some procedures to maximise that
> > > opportunity and minimise mutual QRM. Please feel free to point out
> > > any flaws in my argument.
> > >
> > > As far as possible, continuous beaconing should be avoided,
> > > especially if another station is operating near to you.
> > >
> > > Transmission slots to be 15 minutes: VE1ZZ transmits from 00 and
> > > 30 minutes past the hour, Eu stations transmit from 15 and 45
> > > minutes past the hour. Send just your own callsign and wait for Jack
> > > to identify you. If a QSO happens, all other stations to stop
> > > transmitting.
> > >
> > > There is a frequency plan at
> http:www.lf.thersgb.net/transatlantic.htm
> > > using the sub-band 135.9-136.0kHz. This includes the Loran
> > > frequencies for the Canadian end. It is intended for guidance only,
> > > but it will probably help the chances of success if we make an
> effort
> > > to avoid each other. It will also help John/Jack/Larry and the
> > > AMRAD team to know which frequency to find what station. Please
> > > e-mail me any updates.
> > >
> > > If it helps, I can post telephone numbers on that web page, too
> (they
> > > can be removed after the event).
> > >
> > > I will post a separate message reminding QRSS novices of
> > > procedures.
> > >
> > > Good luck!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike, G3XDV (IO91VT)
> > > http://www.lf.thersgb.net
> > >
> > >
> > >
> 
> 
>