Re: LF: MF Allocation (was:VX9MRC 504.1 kHz)

["manginbenoit.pro" <manginbenoit.pro@laposte.net>]

This is the eternal question...

QRSS is quite easier and most probably the only solution for most of us BUT: We are a quite a large lot to look forward "operator-hands-and-ears" CW activity.

If 137 was more populated, maybe wouldn't it be so hard to QSO in regular CW, even with veeeeeeeery low ERPs. 

That should be peanuts for you Stefan, once you get on the air another monstrous signal.

On MF, the problem is similar, although antenna efficiency is greater, and CW should be easier. 
Passionned with 160 meters, I would also focus on CW for MF 630 meters, with probably a bit of slow CW beaconing or QSO, but just for fun. The no-computer approach is something of a challenge.

Remember, CW is "Man versus Machine !!!".

73

Ben




> > Message du 07/06/12 14:32
> > De : "Stefan Schäfer" 
> > A : rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> > Copie à : 
> > Objet : Re: LF: VX9MRC 504.1 kHz
> >
> > Hi Ben,
> > 
> > I do not intend to run so much power. I will rather build a small PA and a lossy coil. A lossy coil has a lower Q and a braoder bandwidth and so i will not need to adjust the resonance when making QSY within the band, hopefully. That makes things easier.
> > On MF i plan to focus on plain handgiven CW. No QRSS, no grabber, maybe even no computer. However Speclab would be fine to get an overview of the band activity and offers nice filter and noise reduction tools...
> > I'm really excited how the band will be populated. It's not so far away from 1800 kHz and an ordinary amateur radio antenna, e.g. a dipole for 80m, configured as a T antenna will work reasonable if a suitable earth is available.
> > 
> > But what's the problem in France? You have so much space for large antennas, don't you? Or do you live in Paris City? :-)
> > 
> > 73, Stefan/DK7FC
> > 
> > Am 07.06.2012 14:17, schrieb manginbenoit.pro:
> > Lucky you Stefan, lucky you ! Probably the reason for your KW ERP.
> > > 
> > > My "reasonable" setup indicates me that  triple that value could be necessary...
> > > 
> > > CU there
> > > 
> > > Ben
> > > 
> > > 
> > >
> > > > Message du 07/06/12 14:12
> > > > > De : "Stefan Schäfer" 
> > > > > A : rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> > > > > Copie à : 
> > > > > Objet : Re: LF: VX9MRC 504.1 kHz
> > > > >
> > > > > I only heared some rumours about the permission starting January, 1st, 
> > > > > 2013, here in DL. Also i heard rumours that a permit is given out on the 
> > > > > Ham Radio 2012 (http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/ham-en/index.php) 
> > > > > , which would be in 3 weeks! But i guess 2013 is more realistic.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Time to build a suitable loading coil for MF. I will need about 240 uH 
> > > > > only...
> > > > > 
> > > > > 73, Stefan/DK7FC
> > > > > 
> > > > > Am 07.06.2012 13:49, schrieb manginbenoit.pro:
> > > > > > Are there other EU countries (apart from the British Isles) 
> > > > > > granting MF access to the amateur service so fast ?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > We in France still did not hear even the smallest whisper from our 
> > > > > > tutelage administration. Or maybe am I not well informed.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 73
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Ben
> > > > > 
> > > > >