Topband: 160 LP Opening

N7UA n7ua@ix.netcom.com
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:13:51 -0800


This morning the SM's were about 20 dB louder than usual on 80M Long Path.
SM5EDX suggested we try 160 LP.  Sure enough, good signals were present.
SM5EDX, SM4CAN, SM6CTQ, OH1XX, SM4HCM, RU3DX (the only non Scandinavian
station), SM5BFJ were all worked between 15:00 and 15:30.  Almost worked
SM6CLU, but didn't get the last letter of his call. Next time. All signals
were coming from the SW direction and could not be heard in any other
direction.  Southern Europe was relatively weak on 80LP during this opening.
Bob,  N7UA