WICEN Vic: WICEN HF Net 18/7/2017

[Paul VK3DPW]

Hi all,

Interesting graph John - the recent Solar Storm is certainly having an 
effect.

I tried to call into the net at about 20:35 - heard some voices, and 
some mention of 160, but could not be heard - even with the amp!
That would be the worst I have ever heard on 80 mtr!

I tried 160, but didnt know the frequency or mode - AM/LSB? Frequency - 
as band plan says 1840 ti 1875 for ssb/am - I tuned around. Heard some 
tone (AM?) on 1860 - tried to make a call there both modes.
Nothing more heard. I was running Mobile with large Turlin antenna, so 
not expecting great results. I need that 80 mtr high mast! Wonder how 
one of my screens would tune up!

What is the frequency/mode to use?

Thanks

Paul Whitaker.
VK3DPW


On 18/07/2017 9:11 PM, John and Bronwyn Morrissey wrote:
>
> Net commenced at 2030 hrs on 3600 kHz.
>
> Net control station John VK3ZRX
>
> Conditions were very poor with high noise levels, with static crashes 
> up to S9+10 or more.
>
> Callins:
>
> Ken VK3ALA, 36, badly affected by static crashes.  Much, much weaker 
> than normal (9+20)
>
> Peter VK3YG, 35, also badly affected by static. Also very much weaker 
> than normal.
>
> Ken acted as relay to call in any Melbourne stations who may have been 
> able to copy him better.  Nothing heard.
>
> No attempt to pass traffic due to the poor conditions.
>
> Net QSYed to 160m as a trial, conditions were just as bad there or 
> even worse.
>
> Net closed at approx 2045.
>
> Net control next week (25/7): Craig VK3KG.
>
> Net control the following week (1/8):  Ken VK3ALA
>
> The reason for the poor conditions?  A combination of storm activity 
> and an unusually low MUF.  The IPS web page, accessed shortly after 
> the net, showed the following:
>
> This shows a MUF of 2 MHz (red) for the Melbourne region.  This is a 
> near-real-time propagation assessment from ionosonde measurements.
>
> Cheers,   John VK3ZRX
>
>
>
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