Topband: CQ Zones

[Karel Matousek]

I agree wit Martin OK1RR.
 
I cannot endorse FT4, FT8 for the ARRL DXCC Program.
 
IMHO, this should NEVER be allowed unless qualified in a separate rules category!
 
Karel OK1CF
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> Od: "Martin Kratoska" <martin at ok1rr.com>
> Komu: topband at contesting.com
> Datum: 09.03.2021 15:37
> Předmět: Re: Topband: CQ Zones
>
Oh, FT8 should be proclaimed as illegal for DXCC (WAZ, WAS etc.) in 
 mixed categories.
 This "mode" should be counted completely separated from traditional 
 modes like CW or SSB.
 
 73,
 Martin, OK1RR
 
 
 Dne 09. 03. 21 v 15:16 Ian Fugler napsal(a):
 > Hi, Dave
 >
 > Zone 23 - JT5DX will be your man.  He is active in contests and puts out a good signal.
 >
 > Zone 24 - will be more of a challenge.  I have worked XX9D and a couple of BY stations.  But you may need to use FT8 for the BY stations, since they seem strongly to prefer that mode.
 >
 > 73 and GL!
 >
 > Ian G4iiY
 >
 > -----Original Message-----
 > From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+zen90387=zen.co.uk at contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Olean
 > Sent: 09 March 2021 13:30
 > To: topband at contesting.com
 > Subject: Topband: CQ Zones
 >
 > I am not a certificate hunter, but I was curious to see how many CQ
 > zones I had worked on 160 meters.  Getting all 40 zones on 160 is a
 > challenge. My list includes 38 of the 40 CQ zones,  and only zones 23
 > and 24 are still unworked.. My question is how to nab these last two?
 > Part of my problem is the lack of stations available in those two spots.
 > A few weeks ago I was CQing in the early evening and worked R8WF on CW.
 > He is located in Zone 18 and just north of eastern Mongolia. (North of
 > Beijing)  I was very surprised at that QSO, as the band was empty with
 > few signals audible on CW. Shortly after we worked, he called again much
 > louder. It must have been right after his sun rise and he was a good S7
 > or so. The direct path is 360 degrees here and directly over the North
 > Pole. I was using my 45 degree beverage. I was stunned at how strong
 > R8WF was.
 >
 > So what are the station call signs active in zones 23 and 24? Being a
 > relative newcomer to 160 and HF in general, I am not so familiar with
 > active DX call signs from around the world. I would suspect that China
 > is possible to work at my sun rise, but I have yet to hear anything from
 > there. Mongolia seems like another difficult nut to crack, hence my note
 > on who and what to look for!  Any help with call signs would be appreciated.
 >
 > After the R8WF QSO, I am convinced that an antenna aimed due North is a
 > necessity in case that path decides to open. I am also going to make a
 > SE beverage, as I have been told that SE is a good direction for LP QSOs
 > on 160. I have no antenna for between 90 and 180 degrees azimuth.
 >
 > Thank you
 >
 > Dave K1WHS
 >
 >
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