I'm well aware propagation can be good even in mid summer, just as it is on 160m (where I have 297 DXCC worked so I've been around a while). QRN is the "season creator" here. Last year trans-Atlantic
I can see the headline now... "Exploding Ferrite Damages Property, Awakens Neighbors" ;-) It is an interesting idea that would seem fun to play with if I happen to run across a big pot core. Chris,
Very interesting Jay. To my knowledge we don't have a DK7FC equivalent these days and I'm not aware of anyone transmitting DFCW with enough EIRP to make it even on the best winter nights. I really ne
Wow, Stefan and Jay, that is amazing. I get an impression Jay's static level was fairly low at the time of that capture. Mine is never low in March, which suggests my receive antenna may be not so go
I am now transmitting DFCW60 on or about 137.779 with a shift of about 187.5 Hz. Frequency stability has yet to be determined but seems good enough for easy visual copy. I will try to stay awake toni
Hi Stefan, I will be watching the DF6NM grabber along with several others tonight. I need a better receive antenna for Europe, but I can only build one this year (it also has to be low cost). I have
Are we talking about Jay's modified K9AY loop? I have enough space for that. It is one I have been considering. Thank you for the kind comments, Stefan. I have only simple tools but I try to do the b
A big THANK YOU to all who ran grabbers and sent captures last night. It is very much appreciated! I was seen by many in the U.S. plus G4DMA, 2E0ILY, DL/SWL, DF2JP and DK7FC. It is difficult to know
Thank you Hartmut. That is the most amazing copy of my signal so far. I'm very happy to have those in my collection of captures. I was also copied by G4DMA and DK7FC. I think also some traces at DF6N
LF / 2200 meter community, I am a little afraid to ask this question. I don't want to start a "war" here. But... What is the feeling in the LF community about a QSO (DFCW or QRSS) which takes more th
This question has been answered to my satisfaction. Thank you to all who took the time to share your knowledge and thoughts. The historical perspective provided by Alex, R7NT sums it up for me. Histo
Hi Stefan, Yes. I still have to play with the version you sent me to see if it works here. I had too many non-radio things interfering this week! EbNaut seems very interesting but I don't know where
Yes, please! We need help! I have similar questions as Luis. I'm using a simple home built SDR feeding I/Q to a sound card, HDSDR output to a virtual cable (VB Cable). Do I need to worry about sample
I had almost a full call sign capture in the 2300 hour. http://www.n1bug.com/g3xdv-1.jpg Bits and pieces at 0100 and 0300. I fell asleep and didn't disable my transmitter for the 0500 hour but I coul
Rob, EbNaut, LF, Please do share details of how you modulate the 3325 for EbNaut. I would like to try some experiments to see if I can transmit. I am a long way from receiving capability as I think t
I saw G3XDV's QRSS during the 2300 hour. It seemed Mike was not transmitting later. I saw bits of DF2JP's QRSS a few times, best near his sunrise. Complete call sign copies might have been possible i
I first saw G3XDV at 2200z, almost one full hour before my sunset when I got the last dash of his call sign clearly. I copied partial calls from Mike at 2300, 0100, 0300, and 0500z slots but never a
I'm very interested in SL also. I'm reluctant to mess with any new software installs for the next few days as I'm involved in some critical work and don't want to take any chances on me bungling up t
Alan, I have been using Argo for some time. As you say it is simple to use. I like what I see with some of the online grabbers using Spectrum Lab and want to see if it can be configured to provide an
