27-09-2016, 10:48 AM
Great to have you back on 2m Leigh.
I'm on 2m WSPR almost 24/7 unless otherwise using the 2m station. I have a fairly reliable radius of 600 - 700km to other reasonably equipped stations under "normal" conditions, with the obvious extension during lifts.
WSPR has demonstrated paths across the Bight to VK6 when we weren't really expecting anything and, just as importantly, DURING THE WINTER MONTHS has helped to show us just how much potential is being missed by those who think VHF+ is a summer only activity. We had a number of big openings across the inland this year, with the band open from Adelaide to the Brisbane area on several occasions. This happens EVERY year, but so much goes to waist because people are stuck in the mindset that the higher bands only "work" in the peak of summer.
I usually keep an eye on both the VKlogger and ON4KST (region 3) chat pages, and even during work hours check in regularly to see what's happening. I also have remote access to the station from anywhere I can get network, but currently don't yet have rotator control.
I'm on 2m WSPR almost 24/7 unless otherwise using the 2m station. I have a fairly reliable radius of 600 - 700km to other reasonably equipped stations under "normal" conditions, with the obvious extension during lifts.
WSPR has demonstrated paths across the Bight to VK6 when we weren't really expecting anything and, just as importantly, DURING THE WINTER MONTHS has helped to show us just how much potential is being missed by those who think VHF+ is a summer only activity. We had a number of big openings across the inland this year, with the band open from Adelaide to the Brisbane area on several occasions. This happens EVERY year, but so much goes to waist because people are stuck in the mindset that the higher bands only "work" in the peak of summer.
I usually keep an eye on both the VKlogger and ON4KST (region 3) chat pages, and even during work hours check in regularly to see what's happening. I also have remote access to the station from anywhere I can get network, but currently don't yet have rotator control.