TopBand: Great Conditions in Southwest, 11/25

[sears@rell.com]

     Boy, I hope these conditions hold out for the entire season. I turned 
     the rig on last night (after Monday Night Football wasn't 
     entertaining), to hear an empty band except for all the europeans 
     calling CQ. First was G3RPB, then HB9ATA, they were calling and 
     calling with little response. So, after working them I decided to give 
     it a try. Well after 28 europeans in 12 countries I was worn out and 
     wanted to get up to try the VK9. The next morning rolled around and I 
     turned the rig on at 1216Z. I listened at 1822 but nothing.  I moved 
     up the band and heard VK9LX calling CQ on 1824. I worked him split on 
     the first call at 1219Z, 45 minutes before sunrise. It's 1310Z now and 
     he's still a solid 579. Sure startes the day out right!
     
     Peter
     W5PS

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