Topband: TOPBAND CONDITIONS TO NA

[Art]

Mr. and Mrs. Magoo wrote:
> While many experienced the frustration of hearing EU stations calling 
> endlessly while answering very few calls, imagine my utter surprise when, at 
> 2200Z yesterday in full sunlight I heard CN3A with a true 599 signal....I 
> called once and had a QSO, following that up by 8 more of the same in short 
> order.  Running my usual 100 watts as well.  Go figure!  Our topband sure is 
> a fickle lover!
>
> Bill, VE3CSK 
>   
Bill
I too worked CN3A in daylight at my end here near Allison Colorado. 
Another great surprise was to have UR2M and SV3RF answer my CQ machine. 
SV3RF was so loud I thought he was a local for a few dits. Regarding 
comments or complaints by some in re very high power EU stations, TX 
antenna suckiness etc., the photo of SV3RF station on his web shows a 
typical ham desktop linear, he says four 811's or similar. Sometimes 
conditions are just peachy!
73 Art