Topband: South America

[George Taft]

Ronald Sekkel wrote:
> 
> CE: I still need it as a new one, although I know XQ6ET have been
> active

Hi Ron

We are just completing a shipment of an amp to XQ6ET - in fact, he
sought to pick it up from the destination airport today, according to
mail I rx from him.

According, Bob should go from 100 w power to 800-900 w out on top band
very soon.

Maybe you and others will be able to work him on 160.  Altho I note from
QSL card requests (which I am now doing for XQ6ET) that many have worked
him with his very modest setup in Chile on top band.

For your info, the amp and air freight were a donated gift from many
interested top banders including several who donated at the "top band
gathering" in Dayton recently.  I know you attended this dinner several
years ago, and hoping that you enjoyed it.

Tks for your info regarding SA top band activity.  I agree that CX1SI is
often active as are you most weekends.  LU, CP, ZP are much rarer -
normally caught in contests.

73  George  W8UVZ