First off; I was shocked when I couldn't connect to my usual DX spotting cluster this morning. DX clusters are always good forecasters to portions of the world where there's new activity. It appears there are technical problems but I assume it will be back online shortly. I use them mostly to look for new stations which I need for DXCC. It's not devastating to me (only an irritation) when they're down because I continue to have my best QSO's with stations "not spotted".
This morning was no exception.
A few days ago, I had a nice QSO with Lor (F8BBL) who lives in Ttresses France. He puts a whopping signal into the mountains of West Virginia. When I talked to him a few days ago, his signal was so good that he suggested I drop my power all the way down to the very minimum. I was able to continue the QSO with one half a watt.
This morning I heard the familiar call sign, again, with another NA designation. I felt I had the obligation to say "hello" once more. We easily connected again and started another experiment; but this time, on his behalf.
I gave him the following signal reports:
500W = 579
200W = 579
5 W = 339
You can find his blog here: F8BBL
6 comments:
Hello John, so unfortunate F8BBL's blog is french. But anyway the photo's are nice Very nice to see that even 5W was very well readable. 73, Bas
Hello Bas,
I use a program with "google chrome" that translates French to English for me. It works very well.
BTW/ That is a great video on your blog about Short Wave Stations. I've been playing it on the computer and sending the audio to the stereo in the house. They're nice sounds with good memories.
Good evening John, can see that you may be getting the QRPp bug bitting you!!
Great work at 500mW's
Mike
Hello Mike,
Yes...but I don't do it enough. hihi
I've worked QRPp into Detroit, and even San Juan; but nothing like you are doing there in Canada. My Icom 703 will drop to 1/2 watt at the very most.
Least I forget, I remember someone working France with 40mw? Hmmmmmm...who might that be?
Have a great day.
Thanks John, see you again, it's a pleasure
72 73 Laurent F8BBL
Hello Lor,
You've got one of the best signals out of France!
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