Topband: VP8THU

[Tom Rauch]

> I just worked VP8THU on 40 CW.  The operator, obviously Bob, K4UEE,
> took time to stop and tell me (twice)" No 80/160, sri".  I didn't try
> to get clarification as to whether, no 80/160 at all or whether just
> tonite.

Well I had my hopes up last night, having heard something ESP 
level coming back to my CQ's after someone spotted that the VP8 
was on "1842 now" according to a 20 meter operator.

I could hear a station calling me several times from the SSE, but I 
couldn't quite get the call.

I just received an e-mail from a station in southern Chile saying he 
was calling me, and the time and frequency matches. He was 
running only 100 watts to a 50 foot long wire, and he is inland.  

Well, at least it is nice to know we might have a chance if the VP8 
does get on with low power! That is IF they do get on.
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com