WICEN Vic: Tuesday 27 June 2017 80 Mtr Net report

[Ian Branch]

Which raises the importance of 160m capability.

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> On 28 Jun 2017, at 13:31, John and Bronwyn Morrissey <jbmorrissey at netspace.net.au> wrote:
> 
> Hi Paul
> 
> "After the net, I checked around the band and heard very strong signals 
> from VK5 & VK4"
> 
> Yes, this has been happening for a couple of weeks now, with very poor local
> signals. 
> 
> A look at the IPS prediction charts for the Melbourne regional area (here
> http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Products_and_Services/5/4/2 ) shows why. 
> 
> For times after about 0800 UT (2000 local), the forecast frequency required
> for NVIS propagation drops below 2 MHz, shown by the red area around
> Melbourne on the maps.  Hence - no NVIS reflection on 80m, and very poor
> local signals.  However for signals from northern NSW and southern Qld, 80m
> (yellow, 4 MHz) will provide good propagation. 
> 
> So at the moment we cannot rely on either of the normal WICEN stalwarts -
> 40m NVIS during the day, and 80m NVIS at night.
> 
> Hopefully old Sol will do his thing as we move away from the winter
> solstice. 
> 
> 
> Cheers,   John   
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wicenvic [mailto:wicenvic-bounces at vic.wicen.org.au] On Behalf Of Paul
> VK3DPW
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 June 2017 9:14 PM
> To: wicenvic at vic.wicen.org.au
> Subject: WICEN Vic: Tuesday 27 June 2017 80 Mtr Net report
> 
> Greetings all,
> 
> The net opened at 20:30 hours, on 3.6 Mhz.
> Tonights Net was poorly attended, with 6 stations (2 from VK4, and 1 VK3 
> in Hobart).
> 
> VK3BAF John - 5/9+
> VK3XDM/7 David - 2/4  Poor reception, QSB.
> VK4SWR Joe, Townsville - 5/9+  Full 80 Mtr loop antenna.
> Vk3YG Peter  5/9+
> VK4GRB Gary - 5/9+ Fairyland, near Chinchilla, 5 hours drive NW of Brisbane.
> Vk3KC 5/9+ checkin only.
> 
> Peter 3YG assisted with receiving Davids signal, otherwise no traffic of 
> note.
> Details of coming events read out - August 6th, Rainbow Desert Enduro, 
> and September 17, Stockmans Rally, Big River area.
> Contact Ross Vk3SF regarding both events - 039 736 4020
> I noted that Ian 3IFM and myself are attending EMLO training tomorrow 
> thanks to the SES. (Emergency Management Liaison Officer).
> 
> The Net closed at 20:55.
> 
> After the net, I checked around the band and heard very strong signals 
> from VK5 & VK4.
> 
> De: Vk3DPW
> Paul Whitaker.
> 
> 
> 
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