Topband: Top Band Openings

[kd6nrp at earthlink.net]

Hi Dick:

I have a very modest (or should I say pathetic) 160-meter capability, but I have heard CW top band stations from Japan and the South Pacific.

It seems that the upcoming equinox in September might be a good time to look for VKs, ZLs, and the South Pacific.

I would be interested in setting up a 160 sked with anyone in those areas.

73

Brian, KD6NRP
Southern California

-----Original Message-----
>From: K4IQJ <k4iqj at mindspring.com>
>Sent: Aug 23, 2010 6:58 AM
>To: topband at contesting.com
>Subject: Topband: Top Band Openings
>
>160 has been open frequently through the summer.
>
>I have about 30 qsos in the log with from 6/1 through 8/18 with  
>VK3ZL, VL3PA, VK3IO, ZL1AZE and ZL3IX.
>Signals typically ranging from 339 to 569.  Unfortunately only a few  
>NA stations have been active.
>The band was often open 15-30 minutes past SR.
>
>There were also many days when signals were heard but we did not  
>attempt qsos,
>and I was on vacation or traveling for about 3 weeks during the above  
>time period.
>
>The band has also been open to G3 many evenings recently.
>
>73....
>
>Dick, K4IQJ 
>   
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