Topband: 160 last night (Monday)

[Ron Spencer]

Was an interesting evening (1/16 local). With A of 30 hardly expected band to be open. But, it was and very well. 



First Q was Andy, DL8LAS at 22:28. Last was at 23:27 (took some time off for dinner), Karel, OK1CF. All had very good signals. Perhaps the best of the year. Worked DL, ON, G (several), MD0, RA3, OK. Nothing really remarkable except, all were worked with 100W. Not sure I've ever worked that many stations with 100W on 160. Too bad we didn't have these conditions for Stew Perry contest  



Did hear, around 2309, TN8K as loud as I've ever heard them. Peaking 10 to 15dB above my noise. Very much appreciate all the effort that team has put into working 80 and 160.  


This morning (1/17) band seemed busted but then heard Dennis, ZL1AZ, work AA1K with a Q5 signal. Unfortunately Dennis then seemed to fade. But, JH1HDT and JA5DQH (with a very strong signal) were both worked (with a kw this time!). So, overall, a fun evening and morning


Ron

N4XD
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