[RTTY] Ukraine RTTY- poor conditions!

[RLVZ at aol.com]

Yes, band conditions were really in the tank again this past weekend.   The 
SFI of 75 is understandable at this point of the SS cycle.  But all  these 
weeks of high A & K are a real killer.  You may have noticed that  on 
Saturday the A = 25 and the K = 3.  
 
Hopefully, quieter band condx are coming soon!
 
73,
Dick- K9OM
 
 
 
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Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:01:34 -0500
From: "Richard  White" <whiter26 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "RTTY, Contesting"  <rtty at contesting.com>
Subject: [RTTY] UKRAINE RTTY
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Propagation was very poor  here in central Missouri. I worked 20 and 40
meters and both were a struggle  to log a call. Even USA calls were fading 
in
and out and a weak signal. I  heard 3 UKRAINE calls on 20 M and 1 on 40M
which were difficult to copy.  Could not work them so I guess my 4 element
YAGI and dipole with 80 watts  were just not enough. Frustrating to copy a
call and they can't hear  you.  I did S&P only and had to make sure of the
call before I tried  to work it.  However, I had 3 hours of fun and look
forward to the next  contest. Hopefully I will have an amp soon and maybe it
will help put a few  more calls in the log.                 

Dick   KS0M



Richard C.  "Dick" White

Fulton, MO 65251 U.S.A

Amateur Radio Station   KS0M





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