[SEDXC] FT5GA

[David Thompson]

The FT5GA gang are trying to make NA contacts on 17, 15, and 12 (no chance 
on 10) as they are on each day from 1200Z but even with some sunspots
the bands just don't open.  Sunset is at 1430Z appx.

They were on 20 at 14.250 at 1600 to 1800Z yesterday and the voice matched 
the operators heard on 17 and 15 os probably good.  They were working some 
NA but over 60% were Europe.

The French pilot admits the operators are inexperienced especially with low 
band operations.
Where they are missing NA openings is long path 20 at 1130 to 1400Z.  I see 
a spot today just after 1400 but the signal is ESP and they probably have 
their hex or spider beam on Europe (north) instead of west.  There has been 
some 80 meter operation but very little 40 between 2300 and 0230 (Sunrise).

I suspect they will concentrate on 20 to 12 since they only have 48 hours 
max left. And Europe is still complaining about this is a NA/JA Dxpedition. 
Sort of like a a dxpedition to PY and USA complaining.
Europe have conditions long before and after the band closes here!

Dave K4JRB