Topband: VP8STI 160 and 80

[Doug Renwick]

80m SSB conditions took a jump and peaked at 0550Z here near Saskatoon.  I
heard the op make the comment you posted and he added that he could 'see his
breath'.  So obviously it was cold in the operating tent.

Doug/VE5RA

I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could.

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I was lucky to work VP8STI on 160 CW and 80 SSB last night. A Few
observations:

There definitely was multi-path propagation on 160 and I think the signal
was arriving at a rather high angle. I can tell this by using my Hi-Z array
which has good directivity to for low angle signals and poor directivity for
higher angle signals.

Secondly, there was a lot of spotlight propagation earlier in the evening
until after about 0332Z when it seemed to broaden out. If you really want
this entity, you need to sit in front of your radio from sunset until their
sunrise because you never know when they will jump up out of the noise.

Third, propagation was great on 80M. My SSB Q was at 0552z, after their
sunrise.

Lastly, I second KV4FZ's comment. This team deserves your financial support.
The 80M op told me he was freezing his a** off in the tent.

73, Dennis W0JX
Milan, Ohio
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