Great information and very much in the true amateur spirit of, experimenting, observing and learning, hands on'! Thanks Peter for sharing your findings with us. 73's from 'down under'.
Thanks for the info on the reverse bacon. Please continue supplying different aspects of ham radio. I enjoy the video that you have produced so far. I would love to see you do some more on different portable vertical and horizontal antennas. 73 AE4OY WILLIAM Peacock EM-81UF
Great vid Peter, equally shows the advantages of CW! Certainly terrain changes propagation and considering your antenna system you’ve done great. Over the years I’ve learnt that anything is possible if your prepared to be patient and change bands. As you say time of day and night is equally critical. Thanks for posting. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This was interesting, Peter. Now, if I can figure out how to get my FT 710 to produce a CW signal (because I do not do CW), I'll try this out. I live in a valley here in northern Nevada stateside and would like to see how this works. Btw, I loved the view out your window. Ships and mountains - ya can't beat it. 😊
I believe a certain amount of refraction by the higher terrain also takes place, personal observation. A 10,000+ mountain was between me and Phoenix, AZ, a distance of some 180 miles. Pinaleno Mountain was about 5+ miles west of me, Safford, AZ at the time. I built a simple corner reflector and aimed west towards Phoenix. I picked up FM radio all across the band. When I called in a request, the DJ was amazed when I told him my location.
Great video again. Tnx a lot. Btw, if you don't want to start a qso in cw accidentally :-) you can send test instead of cq. How does the AX-1 runs (for you) I think of getting one. 73, Stephan, DF6PA
In the UK a "mountain" is officially 2000 ft a.s.l. or higher.....any lower and its a hill (sorry, couldn't resist that) :-) "In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a mountain is usually defined as any summit at least 2,000 feet (610 m) high, which accords with the official UK government's definition that a mountain, for the purposes of access, is a summit of 2,000 feet (610 m) or higher" (Wikipedia).
Using an azimuth map is the best way to see which direction your signal needs to go to get to another point on the earth. From Scotland, the U.S. and Canada are North West rather than straight West. You can make a map for your location here: ns6t.net/azimuth/azimuth.html
Hi Peter enjoy your YT Channel very informative.Nice Dxing with Qrp and small Antennas. Pse send me the Snow it's around 40 c here near XU . Greetings Kurt HS0ZBS. HB9AMZ
Great information and very much in the true amateur spirit of, experimenting, observing and learning, hands on'!
Thanks Peter for sharing your findings with us.
73's from 'down under'.
Great to hear from you Arthur. 73 Peter
I learn something each video that you produce. What a jolly good discovery I made a few months ago. Thank you.
Hi Tommy,
Great to get your comments. 73s Peter.
Thanks for the info on the reverse bacon. Please continue supplying different aspects of ham radio. I enjoy the video that you have produced so far. I would love to see you do some more on different portable vertical and horizontal antennas. 73 AE4OY WILLIAM Peacock EM-81UF
Thanks William. 73s Peter.
That skimmer/reverse beacon tip is really cool!
Hi there,
Yes it is an interesting tool. 73s Peter
Thanks Peter, this is a great video. Very informative and something I never heard of before.
Baby thanks, 73s Peter
Really enjoying your channel. I'm learning so much. Hoping to go for my 2E0 this year.
Great vid Peter, equally shows the advantages of CW! Certainly terrain changes propagation and considering your antenna system you’ve done great. Over the years I’ve learnt that anything is possible if your prepared to be patient and change bands. As you say time of day and night is equally critical. Thanks for posting. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Mike,
Many thanks for your kind words. 73s Peter.
This was interesting, Peter. Now, if I can figure out how to get my FT 710 to produce a CW signal (because I do not do CW), I'll try this out. I live in a valley here in northern Nevada stateside and would like to see how this works. Btw, I loved the view out your window. Ships and mountains - ya can't beat it. 😊
All you need to learn is how to send Test followed by your call sign.
Thank you once again, always learning from you.
Hi Howard,
Thanks for your comment. 73s Peter
Very useful heads up there!
Excellent Peter, very informative videos, keep up the great work de Ei2iP
Robert,
Thanks for the comments. 73s Peter
A very useful tool. Thanks for the information 👍🇬🇧👍
Hi there,
Thanks for your comments. 73s Peter.
I believe a certain amount of refraction by the higher terrain also takes place, personal observation. A 10,000+ mountain was between me and Phoenix, AZ, a distance of some 180 miles. Pinaleno Mountain was about 5+ miles west of me, Safford, AZ at the time. I built a simple corner reflector and aimed west towards Phoenix. I picked up FM radio all across the band. When I called in a request, the DJ was amazed when I told him my location.
Hi Ted,
Nice to get your comments. I was only a visitor so not much experience on mountains. But interesting to hear your results. 73s Peter.
Great video I will be watching more of your videos. Bill Knopf N0NUV . My family came from the Glencoe area. 73s
Gi Bill, I was about 30 mins. drive from Glen Coe. 73s PeteH
I think viewing figures will be a lot higher than the likes button suggests, people just forget to click "LIKE". much appreciate you efforts.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated. 73s Peter
Good video! Now subbed.
Thanks for the sub! 73 Peter
Great video again. Tnx a lot. Btw, if you don't want to start a qso in cw accidentally :-) you can send test instead of cq. How does the AX-1 runs (for you) I think of getting one. 73, Stephan, DF6PA
Hi there,
I have found that not all skimmers seem to respond to "test." Not sure if others have found the same? 73s Peter
great video, saving up for KX2
Hi Jyoti, Many thanks. Peter.
In the UK a "mountain" is officially 2000 ft a.s.l. or higher.....any lower and its a hill (sorry, couldn't resist that) :-)
"In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a mountain is usually defined as any summit at least 2,000 feet (610 m) high, which accords with the official UK government's definition that a mountain, for the purposes of access, is a summit of 2,000 feet (610 m) or higher"
(Wikipedia).
At 6:12 Would this be new twist on being rockbound ; )
LOL - Peter
Another reason it may be that you get more statians than Europeans may be that the statians seem to be on the radio more.
CQ CQ CQ then "DE" then Call Sign ?
My question is : should we put "DE" before the Call sign ? and Why "DE" .. what does it mean ?
My understanding it is the abbreviation for “from”
Using an azimuth map is the best way to see which direction your signal needs to go to get to another point on the earth. From Scotland, the U.S. and Canada are North West rather than straight West. You can make a map for your location here: ns6t.net/azimuth/azimuth.html
Hi Peter enjoy your YT Channel very informative.Nice Dxing with Qrp and small Antennas.
Pse send me the Snow it's around 40 c here near XU .
Greetings Kurt
HS0ZBS. HB9AMZ
Hi Kurt,
Nice to hear from you. Sorry, snow does not travel too well! 73s Peter.