KL8DX was my callsign while active in Alaska near Denali National Park. Traded that for AK2MA when we arrived in Massachusetts. It continues to follow me as we travel down our winding road of life, now operating from Oregon.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
JT9 Transmitted & Received
First JT9 QSO
My very first QSO on JT9 was with PA3FOE just a few minutes ago. Success! I was running my indoor Buddipole antenna with my Icom IC-703+ at 4 watts. Since I was logging with an older version of Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Logbook, I had to add the mode as it was not in my drop down menu. Once that was added, in the logbook my QSO went. Not a bad start but I'm finding the bands less than favorable today (Saturday). Obviously, this is when software generated weak signals modes will shine. Roughly a 3,500 mile QSO from MA to the Netherlands. Also, my Buddipole is being a bit stubborn today tuning the different bands. Or maybe the coil taps (clips) are bit more challenging for my ageing eyes today. Running a Buddipole indoors is a bit more challenging to tune (obviously) as there is plenty to effect the SWR.
Good afternoon Phil, great work on the first JT9 contact I have heard that is more action on JT65 as JT9 is still new. Nice work on the indoor antenna as well. I hope to get my digi stuff up and running soon, we have been out and about today running around. Mike
Good afternoon Phil, great work on the first JT9 contact I have heard that is more action on JT65 as JT9 is still new. Nice work on the indoor antenna as well. I hope to get my digi stuff up and running soon, we have been out and about today running around.
ReplyDeleteMike