TopBand: VP8/G4VFU

Donald I Field g3xtt@lineone.net
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 06:46:02 +0100


VFU normally operates /MM from an oil investigation vessel, with a 100m
high derrick from which he suspends a pair of 5/8 wave verticals (yes!) for
160. So you need to make sure that he isn't simply operating from on board
ship will in VP8, or it won't count ...

Don G3XTT

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> From: Phil Clements <philk5pc@connect.net>
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Subject: TopBand: VP8/G4VFU
> Date: 20 April 1998 03:41
> 
> VP8/G4VFU came up at about 0215Z on 1847, QSX 1850 tonight.
> He was an honest 5X9+10db here in the Dallas area. He also
> gave me a 5X9. This may be a "magic" night on topband!
> 
> I don't know what antenna he has, but I would like to have one!
> 
> QSL via G0HXL....GL
> 
> (((73)))
> 
> Phil, K5PC
> 
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