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Comment on A bit quiet at ARS G0RIF by Dean

Dean — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:00:45 +0000

Fair point Andre. To be honest I do also have those kind of things to do.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you too!

Comment on A bit quiet at ARS G0RIF by Andre - M0JEK

Andre - M0JEK — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:08:26 +0000

Hello Dean,

At least you have other things you want to do In my case it is things that have to be done, regardless if I want too!

Wish you a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year!

73 André

Comment on CQ WW RTTY contest, 25-26th September 2010 by Dean

Dean — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:35:13 +0000

Hi Bas, yes, agree, I also hope there is some good propagation next month for the SSB contest. It’s not often I work SSB these days so I hope to maybe work a few new ones in that mode.

73 de Dean (G0RIF)

Comment on CQ WW RTTY contest, 25-26th September 2010 by Bas PE4BAS

Bas PE4BAS — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:06:58 +0000

Hi Dean, you did a fine job. Indeed the propagation was good. USA on 20m and 15m was easy and even worked some on 40m. A lot of nice DX on the bands. Didn’t hear China though, but worked Galapagos Isl. as well. Hope the propagation cycle will be there again….next month the CQWW SSB…73, Bas

Comment on Wish upon a star. by Dean

Dean — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:19:11 +0000

Hi Mike and thanks for the comment. Sorry to hear you drew a blank (or two) regards no meteor sightings or auroras. I see all the nice pictures over at SpaceWeather.com and I do envy those far enough north to see the Northern Lights. Sounds like it’s not quite as easy as that though.

My second attempt at seeing more of the Perseids was a bit of a damp squib affair. Lots of rain through the day and clouds never cleared so no chance of seeing anything.

I read yesterday that activity had picked up again but I didn’t have a look myself last night. If that report was accurate you might yet see something before this year’s shower is over. Good luck!

I’ve added your blog to my links - interesting reading about your antenna restrictions. You have my total sympathy.

All the best,
Dean

Comment on Wish upon a star. by Mike

Mike — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:28:37 +0000

Good afternoon Dean,
Well over here in Canada I too was expecting a nice show and we do live somewhat in the country. For some reason there was nothing out this way it was a nice clear sky but nothing. Also when we had that M class flare seemed everywhere was seeing great northern lights but here…oh well. So your second trip out to see the shooting stars did it work out for you?
Mike

Comment on DX, it’s all relative! by Dean

Dean — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:49:25 +0000

Hi Andre,

I’m also HF only at the moment but intrigued by 2m SSB and hoping to get more into VHF over time.

Cheers,
Dean

Comment on DX, it’s all relative! by Dean

Dean — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:44:37 +0000

No worries re giving up on 2m Steve. I agree about the antenna gain but I really don’t have anywhere to put a 2m beam as I have no poles or towers.

Rather I see myself going 2m portable and using the SOTA beam and elevated operating positions to assist.

Thanks for the comment!

Comment on DX, it’s all relative! by Andre - M0JEK

Andre - M0JEK — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:40:36 +0000

I have been toying more and more with idea of giving DX VHF a bash. I am currently HF only, but I will more likely get away with multi-element VHF antennas high up on the roof then anything else ….

Cheers4Now,

André

Comment on DX, it’s all relative! by Steve

Steve — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:07:34 +0000

Reckon you guys need a chunk more antenna gain to make it on 2m. There are lots of easy to build gain designs out there so don’t give up on VHF work. Contacting CN or a UA on 2m is one hell of a buzz! 73 Steve