For the last few days 3D2RR (Rotuma) has been showing up on 160 meters. The
bad news is they have been camped out on 1820. I sent an email to HA0DU
asking him to try and get them to stay clear of 1820 or 1830. If anyone
else reads this email and talks to the 3D2RR guys please also pass a message
to them "for US please do not xmit on 1820 or 1830". Below is the text from
HA0DU that may shed some light for those still needing (me included) Rotuma
on Topband.
Bernie, W3UR
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An update from 3D2RR (this morning I could talk to them on 10 meters SSB 59
both ways - what a difference from phone, hihi):
They have finally installed their 160 m antenna and so far they have over 50
stations in the log. They keep trying 160 as much as possible, but high
noise levels prevented them to hear any Europeans (so far). The 160m
inverted L is a couple of meters from salt water, so just pray for better
conditions and you will make it!
Otherwise all equipment is OK, weather is quite good and no rain/storm
problems, except that all bands are dead for long hours down there. They
have another week left, and they keep trying hard.
No online logs and please no "am I in the log?" requests as we cannot handle
that over the phone. If you are not sure of your QSO, just work them again!
73 Steve HA0DU
Bernie McClenny, W3UR
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