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
The best way to find out wether we can cross the pond on 136kHz is to try it. What I have in mind is a transatlantic test, similar to what we did last year in cooperation with N4ICK, but with a much
ON7YD wrote: The best way to find out wether we can cross the pond on 136kHz is to try it. What I have in mind is a transatlantic test, similar to what we did last year in cooperation with N4ICK, but
The best way to find out wether we can cross the pond on 136kHz is to try it. What I have in mind is a transatlantic test, similar to what we did last year in cooperation with N4ICK, but with a much
While it is generally correct to assume that bigger LF antennas will give better results, there is an important limiting factor that means any amateur 'pond crossing' will not necessarily benefit fro
Dave Brown writes: That said, the use of larger verticals will not necessarily give the best takeoff angle for the relatively poor skywave that they tend to produce. Bigger ain't necessarily better i
You're right, DCF39 should be heard at the American side. But, assuming that both DFC39 as CHF have an ERP in the range of 25kW, if we heard CHF so strong then it should be no problem for them hearin
A Comment on Antennas for Transatlantic QSO == 2 kilometers is a good wavelength. Then you have the chance somewhere to find some Hams living about a quarter of the wavelength apart from each other.
Let me add the motto of William the Zwijger (the Taciturn), which was: "Il n'est pas necessaire d'esperer pour entreprendre, ni de reussir pour perseverer" which can be freely translated as: "It is n
Tnx to John (KD4IDY) for the useful comment. My point was that given the normal constraints on an amateur antenna LF setup, bigger ain't necessarily better for verticals, when gunning for real DX (20
Thanks, Dave. I think we agree on all but a few points, which may have to do with perspective. After commenting on that, I have an announcement that may hearten those preparing to undertake this bold
Hey guys, Klaus von der Heide, DJ5HG, has come up with what sounds like a brilliant idea. Can we turn into practice? John, G4CNN _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE
Might I suggest that North American listeners would get a better indication of conditions if they would listen for the Datatrak transmitters on 133-134 kHz? They only radiate 10 watts from 100 ft ver
Until we get some of the big antenna 160 metres operators in the USA/CANADA and the UK plus the rest of EU interested in 136 khz the chances of a qso are NIL across the ocean. These operators have th
Until we get some of the big antenna 160 metres operators in the USA/CANADA and the UK plus the rest of EU interested in 136 khz the chances of a qso are NIL across the ocean. These operators have t
Mal I suppose it stands to reason that to make a QSO needs someone at both ends. As Andre says, think POSITIVE. I also worked XZ0A last Sunday after one call, and that was using my long, low 136 KHz
Hello LF-Friends, the negative result of the recent transatlantic experiment only says that the usual ham methods for LF contacts are not adequate for a transatlantic distance. A weak signal never ex
Dear G3KEV, Have you made a specialty of positive comments Sincerely Andre' N4ICK I try to be realistic. Most are struggling to work each other a few hundred miles around Europe on LF. I hear them e
Hello LF-Friends, the negative result of the recent transatlantic experiment only says that the usual ham methods for LF contacts are not adequate for a transatlantic distance. A weak signal never e
Hello dear LF Friends, thanks for the many and divergent replies to my post! My Mother celebrated her 90th this weekend, so I didn't have any time to give an answer immediately. Now, let me quickly t