tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post3374582837473605618..comments2024-03-18T11:56:18.539-05:00Comments on AE5X: Atsena Otie Key FL: the island, the pile-ups, the videoJohn AE5Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-48451628682382783722023-03-04T09:26:57.341-06:002023-03-04T09:26:57.341-06:00I'm trying to put together a team so that all ...I'm trying to put together a team so that all modes, bands and satellites can be covered. Care to join us? The antenna for 160m SSTV EME is currently being tested at an undisclosed location - it will be a scaled-down version of the antenna planned for 630m EM(Mars)E.<br /><br />And for the next activation, I hope you'll have the courtesy to call me while the video camera is running...!<brJohn AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-64193240622205898102023-03-04T08:28:22.295-06:002023-03-04T08:28:22.295-06:00I just got around to watching the actual video.
Y...I just got around to watching the actual video. <br />You made the classic mistake by landing the gear ashore with a boat. You should have brought a helicopter.<br />Furthermore operating with just one 100W radio and a simple antenna was not was was announced before.<br />Many people are complaining that they never got a shot at 160m SSTV EME to check another box.<br />Other than that: solid showON5ZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667314542700530483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-32704440115393927762023-02-28T07:50:28.325-06:002023-02-28T07:50:28.325-06:00Email sent.Email sent.John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-3507059345344580452023-02-27T20:56:08.247-06:002023-02-27T20:56:08.247-06:00John, sounds like a great activation! I would be ...John, sounds like a great activation! I would be interested in a joint activation. Paul K4FBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416962074926658074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-57659873777836702882023-02-27T14:15:05.935-06:002023-02-27T14:15:05.935-06:00PS
I wasn't QRP, Franki - 100 watts. Well, QRP...PS<br />I wasn't QRP, Franki - 100 watts. Well, QRP to some...!John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-80217792793058656742023-02-27T14:13:15.841-06:002023-02-27T14:13:15.841-06:00Bouvet without the penguins - yes, the amount of c...Bouvet without the penguins - yes, the amount of callers was amazing and I realized that I have no business *ever* being on a real DXpedition. I blame 80% me, 20% FT-891 - very tough to make out single calls at times.<br /><br />FB on your 10/12m results. If you're ever going to do POTA, this part of the solar cycle will forge more longevity than if only the lower bands (with their need for John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-70937604506441598872023-02-27T13:34:47.198-06:002023-02-27T13:34:47.198-06:00I was just doing the UBA CW contest and your call ...I was just doing the UBA CW contest and your call popped up so I thought I'd give that QRPer a call.<br />Little did I know I worked the Bouvet of K-**** POTA!<br />I tested the /P setup last week, in the garden. It's ready to go on at least 10+12m. I worked effortlessly into W4, VO1, S01 and a few in the 2000km range.<br />But I'm waiting for the WX to be more springish and less ON5ZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667314542700530483noreply@blogger.com