I'm very surprised by the activity on 71.8kHz and the distances covered.
It's a pitty we started this activity so late as the band will be withdrawn
in a few months. We probably never will know the limits on that frequency.
But the fact that distances upto 1800km are possible with abt. 100mW ERP
let us wonder how far we could go with the full 1 Watt ERP. Would have been
interesting if Christer could have used the 'super-antenna' on that band.
So far I have seen M0BMU, G3YXM, G3LDO, G3AQC (?), G3XDV and probably G4GVC
(saw 'VC K' last night) on 71.8kHz +/- 100Hz.
Not sure wether I saw AQC himself or someone working him x-band.
The 3 first are audible here when QRN is not too bad, so a normal CW x-band
is possible. Although QSQ's in the 2000km range are more fancy these days I
am willing to make a crossband sked with anyone who wants ON in his log.
Rig (for 71.8kHz) : inverted L (11m high and 23m long) tuned for 136kHz,
TS440 at 500Hz bandwidth and spectogram.
73, Rik ON7YD
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