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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:36:47 -0500
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From: "Bill de Carle" <bill1@cgocable.ca>
Subject: Re: LF: VA3LK Log / More Tests
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At 01:22 PM 1/22/01 +0000, Jim, M0BMU wrote:

>In correspondence with Larry on the subject of a possible 2 way 
>QSO, the need for some receiving tests in the Europe -> North 
>America direction has become obvious. Both VA3LK and VE1ZZ 
>can be received fairly routinely here by several stations, however 
>so far only VE1ZJ has definitely seen any Eu signals (most 
>recently in cooperation with VE1ZZ of course). Since John is 
>probably stuck with 60Hz noise problems at his QTH until the 
>weather warms up, now is a good time to make a concerted effort 
>to see what signals can be received by other NA stations.
>
>Since 3s/dot slow CW has not been good enough for this so far, I 
>suggest we do something like this: As many European stations as 
>possible transmit very long dashes (90seconds for example), within 
>a very narrow frequency range (perhaps 20Hz maximum - 10Hz 
>would be better), which has been selected by the interested parties 
>on the North American side as most suitable for reception. This 
>way, high resolution spectrograms can be obtained by the 
>receiving stations of a frequency range containing all the strongest 
>available signals. At the moment this seems to be the most 
>sensitive weak-signal detection method available.
>
>Once a positive result has been obtained, we will have a handle on 
>the signal levels that can be expected, and will be able to make an 
>intelligent guess at the appropriate modulation techniques, QSO 
>formats, etc. that will work for a 2 way QSO. 
>
>I guess there are several stations on both sides of the pond who 
>already have the equipment needed to take part, so how about 
>doing something in the next week or so?

I'm interested and would monitor for weak signals.
I'll be out of town next week-end but other times OK.
Bill VE2IQ