Hi all
From statistics available the only amateur stations active on 137 khz in
the UK capable of making a two way qso across the atlantic are
MM0ALM/G3KEV/GI3KEV/GI3PDN. The statistics are based on
1: Antennas MM0ALM - 130 Ft towers
G3KEV - 100 and and 80ft towers
GI3KEV - 120 Ft tower ( another tower same height
to be installed soon to accommodate better antennas for the translantic
test)
GI3PDN - 80 Ft tower ( upgrade soon to 120 ft)
These stations have suitable antennas supported by such towers. All are
capable except GI3PDN (at present qrp- going qro soon) of running the
maximum permitted 1W erp.
Of paramount inportance for this experiment is the ANTENNA and height
and the appropriate amount of RF to achieve the object. Trying to
compensate with high power and poor antennas will not work. Even those
suitably equipped will be struggling. If anyone knows different let us
have your views. There are 3 other GI stations with hugh antennas in
excess of 140 ft high that could possible make it across the atlantic
but are presently not active on 137 khz. I am encouraging them to get
going hi. One other station in Loughborough /Leics England with a very
high tower will soon be active. Building a qro rig at present.
73 de Mal/G3KEV
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