Mike,
John is pretty much on target with respect to my 137kHz station. My receive
capabilities have taken a quantum leap since installing an LF version of the
K9AY loop.
Should mention Bob W2ZM (WE2XEB) - he is authorized in the 137 and 160-189kHz
bands and is working on a 4CX10,000 final amplifier, he will probably run 2-3kW
output or as much as he can before things start flashing over and catching
fire. Bob will almost certainly be the strongest LF signal out of North
America. Bob is not keen on QRSS but maybe I can persuade him there
Don't if he'll be ready for the equinox but I'll tell him about the ZL tests
and see if can't step it up a bit! Bob is keen on working VK and ZL dx on 160
and 75 meters so I know the interest is there.
--
73 Warren K2ORS
WD2XGJ 136-140kHz
WD2XSH/23 505-510kHz
WE2XEB/2 160-189kHz
FN42hi
http://www.w4dex.com/wd2xgj.htm
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: John Andrews <[email protected]>
> Mike, all,
>
> > Bob ZL2CA and myself are preparing for another (possibly the last) LF
> > test from Quartz Hill. In the absence of any VE activity we were
> > wondering whether your licences in the US permit QSO's with DX stations?
>
> Yes, at least several of us have asked for and received that authority.
> The open question is whether an amateur in another country would have
> any regulatory problems by communicating with a non-amateur station.
> Answers seem to vary -- the Canadian hams didn't want to risk an upset
> of their arrangement (while it lasted <g>). But I understand that it
> <<might>> not be an issue in the U.K. You might want to check that out
> (at least informally) for ZL.
>
> At present, Jay Rusgrove (W1VD/WD2XNS) and I are active, and are each
> running 1 watt ERP in the 137 kHz band. Warren Ziegler
> (K2ORS/WD2XGJ/etc.) is re-working his antenna, and has authority to use
> frequencies in the 160-190 kHz range as well as the 137 kHz band. He can
> better advise you of his expected status for the equinox period. Dex
> McIntyre (W4DEX/WD2XKO) is off the air due to a license renewal snafu.
> Various others have been producing lower power signals in the two bands,
> but can certainly chime in with their plans.
>
> Receiving is another matter. Jay has a definite edge over me in that
> category, being in a more rural area. We both have had no problems with
> the (rare) bigger EU signals, but Jay's copy of weaker signals is
> usually better than mine. Warren can offer his opinions on his own
> setup. Dex is usually limited by thunderstorm static for a month beyond
> the September equinox.
>
> So, that's what I know! The others can offer their opinions and news on
> their setups.
>
> John Andrews, W1TAG/WD2XES
>
>
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