Topband: VK9ML radio and propagation juggling

[Eric Scace K3NA]

Hi again --

   Here is the URL for the Mellish Reef rough operating plan: http://www.qsl.net/vk9ml/2002/4radio.htm.  Read the notes carefully
before jumping to contusions.

   We will pay close attention to how conditions develop on the low bands.  For example, if low band propagation is hot to North
America one night, we'll probably pull a radio off the 15m European opening for the North America sunrise enhancement so that we can
cover both 160m and 80m simultaneously that night during the 11-14z slot.  The following day we may compensate by pulling a rig off
the low bands for a couple of hours after sunset, during 07-11z, and working the early part of the 15m European opening.  We will
also keep a close eye on QSO distribution and the start and end of key openings from day to day to try to anticipate trends, and
keep a balance between apparent demand (i.e., rate), continents, and band and mode coverage.

   Feedback is welcome.  Feel free to grumble to me directly.  And I look forward to working all of you!

-- Eric K3NA