Return-Path: Received: from post.thorcom.com (post.thorcom.com [195.171.43.25]) by mtain-mp02.r1000.mx.aol.com (Internet Inbound) with ESMTP id D84EB380000B8; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:51:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from majordom by post.thorcom.com with local (Exim 4.14) id 1RRWKS-0002va-Uj for rs_out_1@blacksheep.org; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:36 +0000 Received: from [195.171.43.32] (helo=relay1.thorcom.net) by post.thorcom.com with esmtp (Exim 4.14) id 1RRWKS-0002vQ-5x for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:36 +0000 Received: from rhcavuit02.kulnet.kuleuven.be ([134.58.240.130] helo=cavuit02.kulnet.kuleuven.be) by relay1.thorcom.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from ) id 1RRWKQ-0003Ft-KU for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:36 +0000 X-KULeuven-Envelope-From: rik.strobbe@fys.kuleuven.be X-KULeuven-Scanned: Found to be clean X-KULeuven-ID: 3CAB0128049.A6135 X-KULeuven-Information: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Received: from smtps02.kuleuven.be (smtpshost02.kulnet.kuleuven.be [134.58.240.75]) by cavuit02.kulnet.kuleuven.be (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3CAB0128049 for ; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:50:27 +0100 (CET) Received: from ICTS-S-HUB-N3.luna.kuleuven.be (icts-s-hub-n3.luna.kuleuven.be [10.112.9.13]) by smtps02.kuleuven.be (Postfix) with ESMTP id 187CBF3862 for ; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:50:27 +0100 (CET) Received: from ICTS-S-EXC2-CA.luna.kuleuven.be ([10.112.11.13]) by ICTS-S-HUB-N3.luna.kuleuven.be ([10.112.9.13]) with mapi; Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:50:26 +0100 X-Kuleuven: This mail passed the K.U.Leuven mailcluster From: Rik Strobbe To: "rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org" Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:48:54 +0100 Thread-Topic: 600m QSO M0JXM - ON7YD Thread-Index: AcymLaJnb9T8AZSXRXeUjCi9k5qQWAADjt+h Message-ID: References: ,<66E491BAB91C48AF81191F4022525A14@DennisPC> ,<6FE757960E6C447781689D4F19A315AE@DennisPC> ,<6A0931EBE79D4551B146BE9FC30DEF70@DennisPC> In-Reply-To: <6A0931EBE79D4551B146BE9FC30DEF70@DennisPC> Accept-Language: nl-NL, nl-BE Content-Language: nl-BE X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: nl-NL, nl-BE MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) X-Spam-Report: autolearn=disabled,HTML_MESSAGE=0.001 Subject: LF: RE: 600m QSO M0JXM - ON7YD Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_BF4A524700075746A6467658DFC7102CB0B489A55CICTSSEXC2CAlu_" X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.63 (2004-01-11) on post.thorcom.com X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.5 required=5.0 tests=HTML_40_50,HTML_MESSAGE, TO_ADDRESS_EQ_REAL 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: 0:2:511236480:93952408 X-AOL-SCOLL-URL_COUNT: 0 x-aol-sid: 3039ac1dc1464ec6d37a4e5e X-AOL-IP: 195.171.43.25 X-AOL-SPF: domain : blacksheep.org SPF : none --_000_BF4A524700075746A6467658DFC7102CB0B489A55CICTSSEXC2CAlu_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Dennis, if time permits I will listen for you on Sunday morning. I can hear Chris (G3XIZ) very good at daytime. If that fails (or it's to busy here at home) I will try in the evening. 73, Rik ON7YD - OR7T ________________________________ Van: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org= ] namens DENNIS EASTERLING [dennis.easterling@btinternet.com] Verzonden: vrijdag 18 november 2011 21:04 Aan: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Onderwerp: LF: 600m QSO M0JXM - ON7YD Hello Rik I will be on about 502.2 kHz Sunday morning 0915-1000 hrs UTC ( not much us= e to you then) but also later from 1930-2015. I will swing my RX loop towa= rds you during that period, in case you would like to try calling. 73 Dennis M0JXM ----- Original Message ----- From: Rik Strobbe To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:46 PM Subject: LF: RE: Re: RE: Re: 600m_now Hello Dennis, I am running up to 250W RF power into a 11m high and 25m long "lazy L" ante= nna. Estimated ERP is between 50mW (20W RF power / summer) and 2W ERP (250W / wi= nter). 73, Rik ON7YD - OR7T ________________________________ Van: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] namens DENNIS EASTERLING [denn= is.easterling@btinternet.com] Verzonden: dinsdag 15 november 2011 17:03 Aan: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Onderwerp: LF: Re: RE: Re: 600m_now Hello Ric Thank you for your email. Sorry I did not hear you when you called. Yes,= QRM is a problem as I live within 100 metres of a busy railway line with 2= 5kV overhead lines. I tend to use a Wellbrook Loop, normally looking North - South, and you are nearly due West of me. I also have a mini-whip= , but this has been extended for VLF purposes. I have been thinking of removing the extension so that QRM = on 600m wont be so bad. I wonder what power and aerial you use? Meanwhi= le conditions are improving and maybe we will have a QSO soon. I am based at Biggleswade locator IO92UC, not far from Chris G3XIZ. 73 Dennis M0JXM ----- Original Message ----- From: Rik Strobbe To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 6:06 PM Subject: LF: RE: Re: 600m_now Hello Dennis, I have also heard you several times in the past and called you, without suc= cess. Probably due to your local QRM situation. 73, Rik ON7YD ________________________________ Van: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] namens DENNIS EASTERLING [denn= is.easterling@btinternet.com] Verzonden: maandag 14 november 2011 18:47 Aan: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Onderwerp: LF: Re: 600m_now Hi Lubos Many thanks for your report RST 559, I can hardly believe it. The good ti= mes are coming at last. I heard your signal but local QRM made it difficult to read, so only 129 fr= om me, still better luck next time. The rig is home brew GM3EUP design running at 25 watts into a 'T' aerial 8m= high, estimated erp =3D 250mW. 73 Dennis M0JXM ----- Original Message ----- From: Lubos OK2BVG To: _RSGB_LF Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:59 PM Subject: LF: 600m_now Hello MW! The 600m band is widely open: GM4SLV, G3XIZ, M0JXM, OZ7FOC, IQ2MI, ES5AM ..= . and me :-) 73! Lubos, OK2BVG --_000_BF4A524700075746A6467658DFC7102CB0B489A55CICTSSEXC2CAlu_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi Dennis,
 
if time permits I will listen for you on Sunday morning.
I can hear Chris (G3XIZ) very good at daytime.
If that fails (or it's to busy here at home) I will try in the evening= .
 
73, Rik  ON7YD - OR7T
=  
Van: owner-rsgb_l= f_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org] namens DENNIS E= ASTERLING [dennis.easterling@btinternet.com]
Verzonden: vrijdag 18 november 2011 21:04
Aan: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Onderwerp: LF: 600m QSO M0JXM - ON7YD

Hello Rik
 
I will be on about 502.2 kHz Sunday morning = 0915-1000 hrs UTC ( not much use to you then) but also later from 1930-2015= .  I will swing my RX loop towards you during that period, i= n case you would like to try calling.
 
73 Dennis M0JXM 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:4= 6 PM
Subject: LF: RE: Re: RE: Re: 600m_no= w

Hello Dennis,
 
I am running up to 250W RF power into a 11m high= and 25m long "lazy L" antenna.
Estimated ERP is between 50mW (20W RF power / su= mmer) and 2W ERP (250W / winter).
 
73, Rik  ON7YD - OR7T
=  
Van: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org]= namens DENNIS EASTERLING [dennis.easterling@btinternet.com]
Verzonden: dinsdag 15 november 2011 17:03
Aan: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Onderwerp: LF: Re: RE: Re: 600m_now

Hello Ric
 
Thank you for your email.   Sorry I did= not hear you when you called.  Yes, QRM is a problem as I live within 100 metr= es of a busy railway line with 25kV overhead lines.   I tend to= use a Wellbrook Loop, normally looking
North - South, and you are nearly due West of me.=    I also have a mini-whip, but this has been extended for=
VLF purposes.   I have been thinking of= removing the extension so that QRM on 600m wont be so bad. =   I wonder what power and aerial you use?   Meanwhile condit= ions are improving and maybe we will have a QSO soon.
 
I am based at Biggleswade locator IO92UC, not far= from Chris G3XIZ.
 
73 Dennis M0JXM
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 6:06= PM
Subject: LF: RE: Re: 600m_now

Hello Dennis,
 
I have also heard you several times in the past and called you, withou= t success.
Probably due to your local QRM situation.
 
73, Rik ON7YD
=  
Van: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org [owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org]= namens DENNIS EASTERLING [dennis.easterling@btinternet.com]
Verzonden: maandag 14 november 2011 18:47
Aan: rsgb_lf_group@b= lacksheep.org
Onderwerp: LF: Re: 600m_now

Hi Lubos
 
Many thanks for your report RST 559, I can hardly= believe it.   The good times are coming at last.
I heard your signal but local QRM made it difficu= lt to read, so only 129 from me, still better luck next time.
The rig is home brew GM3EUP design running at 25 = watts into a 'T' aerial 8m high, estimated erp =3D 250mW.
 
73 Dennis M0JXM
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:59= PM
Subject: LF: 600m_now

Hello MW!
The 600m band is widely open: GM4SLV, G3XIZ, M0JXM, OZ7FOC, IQ2MI, ES5= AM ... and me :-)

73!

Lubos, OK2BVG
 
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