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Re: Topband: Remotes

To: lmlangenfeld <lmlangenfeld@tds.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Remotes
From: Ken WA8JXM <wa8jxm@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:05:40 -0500
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I agree with Mark.  Can I claim a 5000 mile 2m QSO by remotely operating a
station 4999 miles away that can communicate with the DX station in the
same village?

Ken WA8JXM

On Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM lmlangenfeld <lmlangenfeld@tds.net> wrote:

> The fundamental questions seem to be: What is the purpose of a DX QSO?
> What does a DX contact signify?In my book, three things:(1) The ability to
> assemble a station capable of making the contact;(2) An understanding of
> propagation sufficient to identify and exploit the path; and(3) Sufficient
> operating skill to complete the contact within the constraints of (1) and
> (2).Otherwise, what's the point?  Without these three things, why bother
> with radio?Mark -- WA9ETWSent from my  U.S.Cellular© Smartphone
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