After finally working W9SE on WSJT Meteor Scatter this morning, I was rewarded
with another treat. As I spun the knob to 50.125, I was greeted with a big,
booming voice that said, "QSYing to 135". I followed the voice, and instantly
recognized K5HCT (Here Comes Texas).
After he signed, a quick call resulted in a nice QSO and then another with his
neighbor, W5NQH.
August was my first ever 6 Meter E-Skip contact just over a year ago on May 13,
2009. I know there are a number of beacons on the Magic Band, but the bell
weather for me is always that signal from Texas. If it's August, it must be
e-skip season. Look for the band to open nicely in just a few days guys!
And to think, I wasted all those years on HF.... (sigh)
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
EM63nf
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
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