Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Top Band Operations

We have been receiving many requests for 160m and 80m QSOs from European stations, and we will do our best to honor them. In reviewing our operating plan, it is only a guess at this point as to what times will work out best for Top Band QSOs. However, European sunset and E51 sunrise coincide nicely, so be on the lookout for openings from 1330z to 1430z. Also, watch at E51 sunset time (0450z) for an hour or so as EU is coming into sunrise. Openings to the US could occur from about 0700z to up to 1400z or 1500z. Openings to JA could occur from about 0800z to our E51 sunrise at 1552z.

E51 Sunrise - 1552z
E51 Sunset - 0454z

Our plan is to be QRV with two 700 watt stations using Acom 1010 amps, so we can be on any two bands simultaneously. Antennas, as mentioned in our previous post, will be as follows:

160m - Inverted L on 20m fiberglass pole
80m - Vertical on 20m fiberglass pole
40m - Phased F12 40m Sigma vertical dipoles
20 - 10m - F12 Sigma vertical dipoles

All antennas are planned to be near the high water mark on the north shore of Rarotonga, in S. Cooks.

Any additional information that can be provided about optimal times for 160m and 80m openings will be appreciated. Also, please let us know what are preferred tx frequencies for us in E51.

73, George, K5KG - E51MMM

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow.. great signals 20 over s9 in PR on 40 mtrs.. go fcg...

felipe
NP4Z

Anonymous said...

Please QRV on 160m!
Best time for East EU 14:00-14:30 Sunset.
73! CUL on Top Band
Igor UT7QF

Anonymous said...

Great work on topband! Despite qsb, stayed with me to confirm contact. Thanks for putting ZK1/S on 160!

Anonymous said...

Good luck in WW George. Conditions seem to be a little down today but we are still hoping for all bands! 73 & OJ Jim VE7ZO/NQ4I

Unknown said...

Thanks for the new one on 160m.
Your signals are up today.
73, Brent AL7R