I expect to be there for a change! I'm not sure exactly what my
operating plan is. I will be watching ON4KST chat for sure. I will
probably CQ somewhere 10 to 15 kHz below or above K1WHS, mostly CW but I
will switch to SSB if someone calls me on that mode. I will take a look
at FT8 from time to time.
I'm really torn about meteor scatter and EME. We may be close enough to
the peak of the Perseids now for evening meteor scatter on 222 but
there is also this EME activity Dave mentioned. I'm not interested in
working JT65 but I have been trying to get some of the 222 EME gang to
run Q65 with me at moonset. Meanwhile if any of the 4 yagi guys are on
during that time frame tonight it would be interesting to see how well I
see the signals. If I am getting QSOs on CW/SSB/FT8 I won't sacrifice
those for a receive-only EME test.
Also... If anyone with high power and a high antenna who is 1250-1400
miles from me would like to run 222 meteors for a couple hours on
Thursday morning, please get in touch!!! I would love to get a new
personal best distance on 222 meteors during this shower. It CAN be done
but takes something more than 150 watts to a short, low yagi at that
distance. I have the preferred FSK441 (WSJT 10) in addition to MSK144.
My 222 station is better than ever this summer so now's the time!
73,
Paul N1BUG
FN55mf
900 watts, K1FO-22 at 117', tower mounted preamp
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