Worked into VK4 via AE
Kev, VK4KKD, emailed to the effect that there were quite a number of VK4’s coming up on the early morning AE (Aircraft Enhanced) propagation net, so I listened on 144.200 Mhz SSB a few mornings this week. I was rewarded with 3 QSOs into the Brisbane area on Friday morning. I worked VK4KKD, VK4AFL and VK3AON. Nothing especially outstanding distance-wise - all in the order of 350 km (220 miles) - but what is of note is that I worked them with 50 watts into a 13-ele beam lashed to the side of the pergola at 5m agl. Once I get a few larger beams on the tower at 25m agl then such QSOs should become commonplace.
… and then it’ll be interesting to see how far into southern VK2, and into VK3 I can get under “normal” conditions.
Adrian Wallace:
Thanks for the concise but precise summary about AE propagation. I realise it it might be slightly dated, but it is the most informative info I have found about getting involved. Thanks. I am on the route to the East at Berri, SA, so now I know where to look etc to have a go….
27 November 2006, 9:17 am73
Adrian
VK5AW
Adrian Wallace:
Not sure if this is working right….
27 November 2006, 9:18 amThanks for the good info on where to look etc re AE propagation.
Adrian
VK5AW