21-06-2019, 02:10 PM
Yes, finding willing ops and appropriate beacons is a problem not just on the Indian Ocean paths but others as well. Here in QLD we have UN-conquered paths (I think) on 2m, 70cm, 23cm to 3D2, H44, YJ and on some bands, FK8 and P29. To extend the dream even further, what about to KH2 and KH6? (JA has been worked from Nth QLD and I have heard, but not worked JA on several occasions). I guess I should do my bit by getting up and running on WSPR.
In southern VK, what are the chances of the mid-summer propagation discovered recently to South America on 6m extending to higher bands?
In IMHO, the demise of VKLOGGER has added to the difficulty of spreading the news about possible openings to rare places.
It obvious that interest in long-haul contacts on VHF/UHF, and activity overall, has waned in recent years which is a worry given the recent moves to eliminate, or at least reduce, ham access to the 2m band as reported in other posts. How do we change that around?
73
Wayne VK4WDM
In southern VK, what are the chances of the mid-summer propagation discovered recently to South America on 6m extending to higher bands?
In IMHO, the demise of VKLOGGER has added to the difficulty of spreading the news about possible openings to rare places.
It obvious that interest in long-haul contacts on VHF/UHF, and activity overall, has waned in recent years which is a worry given the recent moves to eliminate, or at least reduce, ham access to the 2m band as reported in other posts. How do we change that around?
73
Wayne VK4WDM