[RTTY] VP8STI on RTTY?

[Tom Osborne]

If you look at the pictured on their website, the antennas looked like they
were really low - not more than 15 feet or so off the ground.  That
probably is why they have been so weak.  73
Tom W7WHY


On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 6:16 PM, Jim McDonald <jim at n7us.net> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> I was relieved to get them on 30M RTTY on 21-Jan in the evening here in IL,
> and it was new for me on RTTY, 30M, and 80M.
>
> In general, they were tough to work, and I didn't get them on 160, 15, or
> 12, bands where I also needed them.  I had the entity confirmed previously
> other DXpeditions.
>
> I have antenna and noise issues, which no doubt contributed to my
> challenges.
>
> I very much appreciate their efforts, accomplishments, and the risks
> involved and wish them well.
>
> 73, Jim N7US
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I'm curious if anyone in the group was able to work VP8STI on RTTY? I was
> lucky enough to get them on 15 CW for an all time new one but I never even
> heard them on RTTY despite a number of spots and lots of listening.
>
> According to W3UR of the Daily DX, they have now gone QRT due to a safety
> issue with ice and potential risk to the Braveheart.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
>
>
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