Just as I was starting to believe that the 6m TEP season was
over…..
Yesterday 19 October 2012 the 6m band opened up nicely and a
few new DXCC entities EA8-Canary Islands, CT3- Madeira Island and CU- the Azores were worked. In all three cases the opening was far more
west than usual.
My 6m DXCC now stands at 51 worked with 44 confirmed.
My 6m DXCC now stands at 51 worked with 44 confirmed.
Some observations:
SFI=141, A=4 and K=0
Opening started late 15:34Z and continued until 21:00Z
I managed to make 44 QSOs. I suspect the number of QSOs is
not a true reflection of the conditions. Many 6m operators will only call if
they have not worked a station before.
Signals were mostly weak with an echo, making the decoding
of CW very difficult.
The TV video signals from Iran, Syria, UAE as well as the 49.739/750/760
signals from the Ukraine were very strong, up to S9+ at times, yet very little (no) activity
from this area.
The TR0A beacon in Gabon was copied for the first time. I
hoped to catch the TJ3AY station, but unfortunately he was not active.
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| 6m History 19 October 2012 |
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| ZS6A 6M 19 October 2012 |
time to get a decent beam up.
ReplyDeleteBut first a tower .
But a tower needs a hole.
One day i will be able to join u guys
ZS6AF
Johan,
ReplyDeleteDon’t procrastinate.
A small, 3 or more element beam will work just great. You don’t need a tower. A 6 meter high mast or pole will do just fine.
The solar cycle is predicted to max next year. We need to be active now; alternatively we will have to wait another 11 years…..
73, Pierre ZS6A