From Dave G3YMC
The RSGB's programme for studying propogation on the eclipse was in April
99 RadComm. This suggested various monitoring programmes for 73 and 128
(sic!) kHz.
I e-mailed the author G3NAQ and discussed the LF suggestions, pointing out
that any meaningful results on 73 were most unlikely due to lack of
activity, and 136 would similarly not reveal much for similar reasons.
Perhaps the only likely useful experiment would be to monitor the strength
of DCF39 at various locations, which could be done with pen recorders for
those who have them. Any sort of eclipse net as proposed in the article
would be a complete disaster!
It would be hoped that the 136 users could at least make some token
contribution to the programme.
As for myself, I shall be viewing the eclipse in Salzburg, hopefully away
from the madding crowds (and hopefully also from the clouds) so shall be
unable to participate in the radio experiments anyway. I have arranged to
meet Heinz OE5EEP and some of the other OE 136 guys whilst I am there, so
it should be a worthwhile trip.
73s Dave G3YMC
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