From: "Mike Dennison" <mike.dennison@rsgb.org.uk>
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Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:45:46 -0000
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Subject: LF: Weekend tests
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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