YO233BSD, 233YO10, 233LR010, 233MW010, 233MEX010, 233CS010, 233KB010, 233TS010, 233OT010, 233UT010
Jul 7, 2011
"Piedone"
Jul 5, 2011
1RGK362 - Giuseppe, Roma, ITALY
Jul 2, 2011
Jun 27, 2011
I've found that many people claim that DXing is too hard, or that they don't have the equipment, or that QSLing is too expensive.
I have one of the most basic setups a ham can have. Being 13 years old, I certainly don't have money to throw around, nor do I have the experience time in ham radio to be an expert.
So how did I end up with 182 countries?
DXing is something that EVERYONE can enjoy. And nobody says that you have to QSL to be a DXer. Many hams I talk to are DXers with over 200 countries but not a single QSL card to speak of. DXing is not hard. You simply need too remember these five, simple rules:
1) You Always listen before transmitting
2) You are Always courteous
3) There is always propagation to somewhere
4) Know your propagation
5) Be patient
If you already follow these 5 rules, you have 99% of what you need. For those who don't have unlimited time, a computer can be useful to pick up some DX spots. Some good spot sites are DXwatch.com, or DX summit. Your equipment matters very little for the first 50 to 75 countries. If you are very patient and willing to learn a little technique, you can stick with QRP to a wire for those earlier QSO's. But the easiest way to go is 100w plain transceiver and a Dipole or a good vertical.
There are excellent books out there. Too many to name, some good ones are the DXCC handbook by the ARRL, and "The complete DXer". Both are available from the ARRL.
73
Bill/2ET 089
State Director Tennessee
ORE 19:10 del 23-06-2011 collegamento con Silvio - Romania
Ciao Silvio,
questa è la mia prima qsl che spedisco dopo 25 anni di inattavità sulla 27.
Trasmetto con un SuperStar 3900 eft + antenna 5/8 lambda, circa 10 watt di poteenza.
Tu mi arrivavi con S3-5 R4.
Scusami per la mail molto semplice, ma mi devo ancora organizzare con qualche cosa di + bello.
Il mio QTH: via Carducci 17, Cusago, 20090, Milano.
Un abbraccio da
Luca Caluso (1RGK074)
Cit se poate de simplu si performant in Italia la TX, iar in Romania la RX :-) si legatura a fost posibila cu un pic de propagare.
Jun 25, 2011
1RGK362 - Joseph, Roma, Italy
Jun 23, 2011
106GPM - Giorgio, Roma, Italy
Ti confermo il nostro QSO del 23/06/2011 ale ore 18,05 gtm frequenza 27,615 Mhz sistema USB
S5 R5/3 QSB ma comprensibile al 100%
Apparato usato TX DELTA FORCE della MAGNUM
Alimentatore ALINCO DM 33
Lineare CTE 747
Antenna GAIN MASTER della Sirio
Caro Silvio sono stato felicissimo di averti collegato e ho notato una grande correttezza dai corrispondenti della Romania
Siete dei radioamatori veramente in gamba
Un caro saluto
Giorgio
I06GPM
Roma Cinecittà
Jun 22, 2011
KL40 versus EA-35
Jun 21, 2011
For years, astronomers and space scientists have been predicting the Sun would move into solar maximum by around 2012. During this period there would be many intense flares and lots of sunspot activity. Now they are thinking that the opposite may be happening:
According to three studies released in the United States on Tuesday, June 14th, experts believe the familiar sunspot cycle may be shutting down and heading toward a pattern of inactivity unseen since the 17th century.
According to experts from the National Solar Observatory and Air Force Research Laboratory, the signs of this include a missing jet stream, quickly fading spots, and slower activity near the poles.
Frank Hill is the Associate Director of the National Solar Observatory 's Solar Synoptic Network. At a meeting of the American Astronomical Society's Solar Physics Division in Las Cruces, New Mexico Hill said that the fact that three completely different views of the Sun point in the same direction is a powerful indicator that the sunspot cycle may be going into hibernation.
As every ham knows, solar activity tends to rise and fall in 11 year cycles. The solar maximum and solar minimum each mark about half the interval of the magnetic pole reversal on the Sun, which happens every 22 years.
According to Hill, the current cycle, number 24, may be the last normal one for some time but the next one, cycle 25, may not happen for some time. He adds that this is important because the solar cycle causes space weather which affects modern technology and may contribute to climate change.
Experts are now probing whether this period of inactivity could be a second Maunder Minimum. This was a 70-year period from 1645 to 1715 when hardly any sunspots were observed. For ham radio such a prolonged solar minimum would mean very little in the way of High Frequency DX for a very long time. (This includes 11 Meter)
THANKS TO THE AMATUER RADIO NEWSLINE FOR THIS ARTICLE
73
Bill/2ET 089
State Director Tennessee
Jun 19, 2011
CLUBE CB "OS AMIGOS" Torres Novas |
O Clube CB “Os Amigos” - Torres Novas vai organizar um activação rádio CB à Serra de Alvaiázere, Distrito de Leiria, nos dias 29, 30 e 31 de Julho de 2011. Fiquem atentos às próximas notícias e escutem o Rádio-Jornal do Clube que é emitido, todas as quintas-feiras às 22:00 horas, na frequência dos 27.275 MHz (canal #27) modo LSB. O “Grupo de Expedições Rádio CB” de Almada foi convidado a estar presente neste evento, colaborando com a organização. Vamos todos “fazer rádio”. O Verão está à porta e as noites quentes convidam ao convívio. Só para ‘chatear’ vai cair uma carga que até os cães bebem água de pé. ;o)) |
A contest will be held cb, on 29, 20, June 21( 27.275Mhz LSB) Good luck! |
Jun 16, 2011
3 DA 012, BRAZIL - SWL, 11m CB
Jun 13, 2011
Un punct se acorda lui 233YO099 - Grasu' pentru legatura cu 13DM - Eduard din Munchen, facuta pe 37FM la ora 18cfr :-)