Category Archives: Es

Sporadic E propagation

What a bust…

What a bust. I made no contacts on this trip dispite hours and hours of calling CQ. The band just didn’t open for me. I did hear Jim K9PPY while I was in DN70 on my way north, however was unable to complete. 
I got a phone call from Richard K7TNT when I was in DN72 [...]

Denver, CO<>Bismark, ND Grid’expedition

Friday May 22, 2009 into May 23, 2009 UTC
2200z - Depart Denver, CO (DM79) I anticipate activating the following Grids in route to Bismark, ND:

DM79, 
DN70, 71,72,73, 74(?), 83, 84 85, 86, 96

Monday May 25, 2009 into May 26, 1009 UTC1200z - Depart Mandan, ND (DN96) The Grids above will be reactivated as I expect to [...]

N4DSS EM63<>DM79 on 6M Es

I was pleased to work John N4DSS from the mobile on my way home from work this afternoon. This was my first QSO on 6M this season. Just put the antenna on the car after work while still in the parking lot. What a nice treat!