K7LOL 2M Weak Signal
I recently made my foray into the world of vhf weak signal. So far, that world has proven to be lonely.
Equipped with a Yaesu FT 991 and a loop antenna at 25 feet I can now explore the excitng realm of 144 and 432 MHz. To date I've spent many hours cqing with few results. Calling on multiple modes and frequencies seldom yield a response.
So the logbook is more of a log note. I assume there aren't as many hams on vhf/uhf SSB and digital because it usually means buying another radio. Wait, what am I saying?
Seems the majority of contacts up the dial are arranged. Let me know if you would like to qso on 50/144/432 in Arizona. Any popular mode is OK. It will be interesting to see how this basic station performs. SWL reports get a sweet K7LOL qsl card too.
K7LOL @ KLorG.com
CQ CQ 2 meters ...
Despite the futility of the act, I'll be calling CQ frequently around 144.174 MHz FT8 or 144.200 SSB from DM43ah. I participate in the Arizona Side Winders On Two net most Sunday mornings.
Also be active on 50.313 MHz FT8 from the Ahwatukee RF Test Kitchen to see what pops up on 6m. Give me a shout, please.
I am in the midst of crafting a tower of loops for 6m through 432 MHz. The conduit based hardware will complete the aerial portion of this endeavor providing horizontal polarization for those bands while beautifying the neighborhood. The 991 is going to be very busy.
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