Re: LF: Trans Atlantic

[k2ors@comcast.net]

 

Hi Mitch,

   

    I'm very encouraged that you had copy over a 24 hour period! 

The FCC Part 5 rules basically allow anything that you can justify, the default condition is that you can communicate only with other Part 5 stations. I think that some other Part 5 applicants took that to mean that the FCC takes a dim view of communicating with other services, and they didn't ask for communication with non-Part 5 stations. As John Andrews pointed out, I requested and was granted the privelege of communicating with foreign amateur radio service stations.

    When I originally applied for the license, I specifically had you and VO1NA in mind, as I thought that the trans-Atlantic distances may be beyond my ability. It turns out that I've copied across the pond numerous times in the past 6 weeks or so, even with fairly modest power (250 watts). Now I'm trying to get a kW + output power online to make the copy easier across the waters.

    One other detail, at the moment I generate QRSS with a pre-programmed chip (K-ID by K1EL). I would have to hook up a computer to be able to generate messages on the fly for a QSO.

   Let me know if you are still interested in a QSO, if so, I'll get everything together on my end to make it happen!

73 Warren K2ORS/WD2XGJ

 

 

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> >  Since the FCC has not allocated 136 for the amateur service, the question is would the sponsoring organizations recognize an experimental Part 5 U.S. station contacting a European amateur station as a valid contact?
> >
> > Hi Warren
> > I would like to know whether there have been changes in your licensing
> > permit. I had been prepared for lots of QSOs on 137, having "beaconed" there
> > for the past several years. However - I have temporarily pulled the switch after
> > hearing it would be impossible - ie. you could only QSO with similarly licensed
> > U.S. stations.   The Cdn permit allows QSOs, so it was disappointing to hear
> > that information.
> >
> > By the way, copied you 24 hours straight here in London this week.... let ARGO
> > "capture" you and John and XDW / XFX for the 24 hour period - interesting
> > day-night propagation !
> >
> > 73 and Happy Christmas
> >
> > Mitch  VE3OT