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Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 12:19:14 -0500
From: "John Currie" <john.currie@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Subject: Re: LF: Re: Weekend tests
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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
> >
> >
> >