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Post by Renae/k9do on Dec 29, 2006 0:24:24 GMT
I actually got Ireland (Cavan ie6s) and Netherlands (pa0gmw) on 3793 at about 6:00 pm local (0000 UTC).
;D ;D This is a good sign for our signal getting out.
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Post by Jackie Bosworth on Dec 29, 2006 6:39:34 GMT
That's great Renae, things are looking up ;D
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Post by Renae/k9do on Dec 29, 2006 13:29:38 GMT
That's great Renae, things are looking up ;D ;D Yes they are. We do plan to get an amp to help with DX but our newest radio needs to come in first ( supposed to be here next week) then we have to decide which amp etc. |
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Dec 29, 2006 14:33:58 GMT
Brilliant contacts Renae...Well Done  oooooh new radio bet ya can't wait. I am getting a new radio in the next few weeks.. It's the next radio up from the Yaesu FT817..big brother. I am terrible with remembering numbers think its the 857...but don't quote me on that...lol Good Luck with the DX'ing. |
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Post by Renae/k9do on Dec 29, 2006 16:03:37 GMT
Brilliant contacts Renae...Well Done oooooh new radio bet ya can't wait. I am getting a new radio in the next few weeks.. It's the next radio up from the Yaesu FT817..big brother. I am terrible with remembering numbers think its the 857...but don't quote me on that...lol Good Luck with the DX'ing. same here with numbers!  we are getting an Icom761 it isn't brand new older model but easy to work your way around. we have an Yaesu FT 840 I like it just fine. |
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Dec 30, 2006 17:02:24 GMT
We had an FT-840 about a year ago but Den wanted something else more new hence we got the Kenwood 480Sat which is quite good for HF but can't get VHF/UHF on it. We really could do with a good alround shack in a box...lol
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Post by Renae/k9do on Dec 30, 2006 19:58:17 GMT
We had an FT-840 about a year ago but Den wanted something else more new hence we got the Kenwood 480Sat which is quite good for HF but can't get VHF/UHF on it. We really could do with a good alround shack in a box...lol we have a separate dual band for vhf/uhf I dont care what we use as long as it is easy for me ot use I hate menus and sub-menus etc. Our Icom 761 is supposed to come this week it should be easy enough for me to navigate.  |
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Dec 31, 2006 15:47:57 GMT
Not long now Renae before your new radio arrives. Hope you have loads of enjoyment from it. Happy New Year |
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Post by Renae/k9do on Dec 31, 2006 16:12:07 GMT
Not long now Renae before your new radio arrives. Hope you have loads of enjoyment from it. Happy New Year The waiting seems to be taking forever! Happy New Year to you as well! ;D |
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Post by Jackie Bosworth on Dec 31, 2006 17:28:44 GMT
The 857 is a great radio Zo! Steve had one andI remember talking to a guy in Colorado who was using 1.5Kw and I was sat in the car with a whip antenna using 10w!!
I don't think he believed me but it's true!
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Jan 1, 2007 16:12:12 GMT
Wow thats great news to hear Jackie, They sound a good radio so looks like a good choice. Happy New Year to both of you and little Daniel and Happy New Year Again Renae! |
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Post by Renae/k9do on Jan 1, 2007 18:08:36 GMT
The 857 is a great radio Zo! Steve had one andI remember talking to a guy in Colorado who was using 1.5Kw and I was sat in the car with a whip antenna using 10w!! I don't think he believed me but it's true! That is fantastic! ;D Just proves you don't always need a lot of power propegation has a lot to do with it. |
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Post by WV6Z on Jan 1, 2007 23:41:34 GMT
YAY!!! Renae, congrats!
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