Hello Ralph,
I know winter time conditions in the northern parts of the US of A are
usually bleak, but you are at a good range to try something with at
least a chance of hearing something. I checked the path distance between
Marietta, OH, and Lebanon, ME. It looks like 610 miles. I normally work
WA3EOQ running just 100 watts, who is just East of you in western MD. He
is at 502 miles. We have been successful 100% of the time on Tuesday
nights. I think you and I have a chance at such a distance because you
have a well equipped station and are running some power on 222. I am
proposing a CW sked using 30 second sequences starting at 23:15 UT and
going to 23:30 UT. I will take the 2nd sequence. Frequency 222.095. My
frequency accuracy is within 100 Hz. I am running 4 X 22 el at 106 ft
agl. TX is 1500 watts. 1 5/8" heliax feedline and a cavity preamp
located right at the power divider on the array. My heading towards you
is typically quiet. I suspect that we could work often during the summer
months. I think we have a small chance to complete during winter . It is
worth a try! Let me know and I'll be there.
Maybe others on 222 can listen in as well.
73
Dave K1WHS
cell 207 608 5317 in the shack.
On 2/3/2025 8:35 PM, Ralph wrote:
Schedule as follows, on 222.137. Will also be
monitoring around 222.100.
2300Z NE thru SE Til 2315 at least
2330Z South for K4jjd(?) I think it was...
his email sounded like he needed a Qso
or two...
0000Z North toward NW
0030Z Back to NE-SE for half an hour.
I make a lot of noise...will CQ and listen for
calls pretty much solid for the above 2 hrs.
Will check again near 222.100 at 0100Z and
0200Z.
All CQ's on CW, if you hear me and want to try
SSB that is just a button away, if I can find the
microphone somewhere on the bench.....
Will try to hit 432 on Wed nite.
de K8RYU
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