Hi Randy: They were working split on 40M. Transmitting on 7023 and
listening "Up." They were working stations from up a few kHz to up
about 10 kHz. On 80, it was the same thing. Transmitting on 3523 and
listening up as much as 20 kHz.
I'd recommend finding a station that works them, by listening to the
pile up and finding a station sending "599" back to them. So, you know
that they are listening at least occasionally to that frequency. So,
call them on that frequency. Later on, as you become more comfortable
with split operation, when you hear them work someone, move up (or down,
but up is usually better) 500 Hz or one kHz and call them there. You
can eventually determine a pattern the operator is using and move to the
next likely frequency. To start with, I recommend just being sure you
are calling on a frequency within the range they are tuning and calling
until you get them. These are very good operators who will be there 10
days or so, and you will get them if you keep at it.
If you want to look on the internet for spots, one way you can do that
is to go to eHam.net. Look on the left hand side for oprerating events
and you will see a packet spot button. Clicking on that will bring up
the most recent packet spots, which will often include the frequency
that the spotter transmitted on or the split such as "up 12."
I think I'll copy this to some of the reflectors in case it might be
helpful to others who haven't chased a lot of the big DXpeditions on CW.
Good luck to you and the others. A QSO on several bands should be
possible from GA/AL/SC even with modest power and antennas. Later in
the operation will be easier when the many of the KW/beam guys are
already in the log.
73, John, K4BAI.
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