Topband: 5R8FU

[Tom Rauch]

> I learn yet again what an anomalous band is 160m! I am
> fairly sure that the 5R8FU I just worked was the real
> thing. He was a genuine 589 on my 90 degree beverage

Keep in mind there are often huge differences in receiving between 
stations in the same general area. It also pays to check the digital 
signals on the band. The digital signals on 1803.5 and 1851kHz (to 
the east, not the 1851 signal from Europe) were very strong. 

An EA8 running only ten watts was S-7 to S-9 (which correcting for 
poor S meters translates to 25-35dB out of my noise floor). A ZS6 
was very loud. FR8FU is often active on Topband around his 
sunrise.

Things look good Roger!
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com