[Fwd: LF: Weekend tests]

Andre' Kesteloot akestelo@bellatlantic.net
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:25:54 -0500


Mike Dennison wrote:

> In the enthusiasm to make the first transatlantic 2-way QSO, it is
> easy to ignore other useful things that can happen this weekend.
>
> Firstly, AMRAD will be doing receive tests from the North Carolina
> coast, and this extends to Sunday night / Monday morning (Eu
> time). They will want some Eu signals to listen/look for, even after
> John and Jack have finished.
>
> Secondly, it would be really useful for other Eu stations to make
> comparisons of the signals they hear/see. I have found it very
> helpful to see how my signal compares with others on a spectrogram.
>
> Thirdly, this is a good opportunity for various Eu stations to record
> how they receive VE1ZZ at what times, so we can see how
> propagation varies.
>
> Lastly, there is still time for someone to record (preferably as a
> computer audio file) the first normal speed CW from VE.
>
> This should keep many stations busy whilst the really big guys try
> the two-way.
>
> Have fun.
>
> Mike, G3XDV (IO91VT)
> http://www.lf.thersgb.net