Japan was visible early this morning. Best DX was JI1FLB. Best signal was JA9IPF (-8dB). Tried several times but was not able to make any QSO or even to be heard in Japan. Working remote at coffee break from my job via my smartphone is not ideal. Die hard DXers will tell you at least need 1KW and a large beam. However I was spotted in south Korea last year only using 30W and a low vertical. Now I have a 5 element beam on a tower pointed to Japan. I'm shure it is possible to make a QSO even with low power if propagation is right.
Received list: JA7GYP, JA7QVI, JI1FLB, JO1LVZ, JA9SJI, JA9IPF, JA3JTG, JA3EGE and JH4IFF
Well done Bas. I keep trying!
ReplyDeleteHallo Bas, dat ziet er goed uit. Het gaat je wel lukken. 73 Paul PAØK
ReplyDelete6m has been amazing lately - usually while I'm at work!
ReplyDeleteSame for me John, but use my smartphone and teamviewer to remote access my station. Coffee break in morning seems to be good time for Japan on 6. 73, Bas
DeleteGewoon blijven proberen Bas! Succes!
ReplyDelete73 Hans, PE1BVQ
Hi,Thank amazing report!
ReplyDeleteI hope to contact with you next year.
My equipments is 6elements yagi and running about 100watts.
HI, This is JI1FLB/SEIICHI TANAKA.
ReplyDeleteI hope to contact with you next season.
Hello Tanaka, I was too late active in the season. Will try next year and hope to meet you on air. 73, Bas
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