TopBand: IG9/IV3TAN

[Dan Robbins]

Yes, the IG9 on 160 was really loud at HS1AZ and stayed loud all night.  He
was at least 15-20 db louder than any European.  I worked him easily when he
first appeared on the band at HS - he was only up to S7 at that time, not
even close to the 20 over he would peak later.  If he had a 10 kw
transmitter he also had a 10kw receiver - I called many, many Europeans who
were S7 or better and most of them didn't have a clue.  The QSB was also
more pronounced on Eu stations.  I suspect IG9 is a pretty phenomenal QTH
for 160.  I couldn't do that well from Alaska on 160 with 100kw.

                                Dan KL7Y


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