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Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 06:45:53 -0500
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Propagation on the TA path last night was not special. There was 
deep and rapid QSB. Peak signal levels were still down a few dB from 
those I have seen on a number of nights prior to the start of our 
trans-Atlantic efforts. Nevertheless our efforts were finally 
rewarded !  Big thanks to everyone who stayed up late to participate !

I saw a few WSPR decodes from DL, G, and PA early, starting around 
2200z.

I first copied G3KEV on JT9 at 2300z. There were a few attempts at a 
QSO but QSB kept killing it. We were almost complete at 0000z but 
missing some final pieces of the QSO. At 0100 we had another chance 
and I completed my first MF trans-Atlantic QSO with Mal.

I was called by PA0A a couple of times. At 0050z I had good copy 
with -19 signal, but I watched him fade away over the next few 
periods as he continued to send a -25 report to me. No QSO.

I logged QSOs with KC4SIT, G3KEV, K9MRI, W9XA, W7IUV, KC3OL, and KA1AL.

I will try again tonight, starting 2230z (maybe a little earlier if 
I have seen any WSPR or JT9 from Europe) and continue until at least 
0200z. I can continue later or return for European sunrise if there 
is any interest. As always I suggest EU transmit first period, NA 
second so we maximize our chance for success. Let me know who plans 
to be QRV.

Congratulations to G3KEV and NO3M on their QSO. Also to NO3M and 
KL7L, a very difficult path ! Well done, guys !

73,
Paul N1BUG FN55mf