Just made another contact and had a nice QSO on 160m with little QSB
problems. 10-15 more minutes is all I have left. Come and get it...



Brad A. Roberson

n9nds@...

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Never climb anything. It's dangerous.

YOU WILL DIE!!

Just worked Terry, W4TMM, for my 160m all-bander. Still calling CQ until
02:30 UTC for anyone else needing contacts for 160m.



Brad A. Roberson

n9nds@...

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Never climb anything. It's dangerous.

YOU WILL DIE!!

Just worked Charlie, K8IJ, on 160m. One down and one to go for plus I'll
hang around for another 45 minutes or so before work on 160 for anyone who
needs the contact.



Brad A. Roberson

n9nds@...

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Never climb anything. It's dangerous.

YOU WILL DIE!!

Need two more contacts for 160m before the solar flare gets its chance to
attack HF!



I'm call CQ on 1.80715 +1000Hz BPSK for anyone interested in the challenge.



Brad A. Roberson

n9nds@...

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Never climb anything. It's dangerous.

YOU WILL DIE!!

NO OH4WHC ...... OL4WHC it is correct
73, Ludek OK1VSL
(first op OL4WHC)

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Předmět (Subject): [070] New Endorsement OH4WHC
Datum (Date): 26. 2. 2004 21:13
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   The OK boys are sponsoring the "OH4WHC" endorsement to celebrate the 2004
International World Hockey CupChampionship. To earn this endorsement, work
station OH4WHC between 01 March 2004 to 31 May 2004 using PSK31 mode on any HF
band. Send log data only to < n3dqu@...>. An all-mode award is also
available, see < http://www.ol4whc.net/ > for more info. This endorsement expires 30
June 2004....73 de Jay N3DQU


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Sean, Tom et al...


PSK is definitely the digital DX mode of choice, at least as seen from this end of the world.

In looking back at the logs, I've worked over 75 countries on PSK since last July. Many countries are incredibly active, with multiple stations logged (XE,LU,PY, CX, HP, HR, DK, F, I, JA, YV, CE...). On a routine basis I work more DX on PSK than on any other mode. The Phone and RTTY modes seldom have more than 1-2 workable stations on any given day, outside of contests. PSK routinely has 5-10 on several bands. Right now I work 15M morning and evening local time, and typically can work 1-2 Asian or European stations on weekdays. I can also routinely work Central and South American stations in the afternoon/evening on 20M. There is no other mode evening half as productive from out here in the Desert Southwest.

This AM was an incredible instance of what can happen when the solar Flux numbers rise -- we had just a little blip, and the EU stations started rolling in. In 2 hours I tuned CT,OK,OH, UR, RV, LZ, PJ, F, G, I, ON, and more. Worked about 5 of them. I can't wait for the solar cycle to swing back up.

During contests, RTTY and other modes are still ahead of PSK, but I think not for long. I log many countries during the big tests, typically 20+ countries with a little casual contesting. I am seeing more of those same callsigns on PSK though, so I think folks are broadening their mode use. I'm happy to see that some contests are giving bigger QSO score weight to all digital (see the announcement on EQSL about their April contest). This should sweeten the pot for PSK participants in contests.

I've looked at a bunch of software, and still prefer to use WinPSK 2.13 for my main package on PSK for DX. It was written by the gentleman who wrote the PSK drivers used in Digipan and a bunch of the other packages. It has no muli-signal properties, no logging functions, no rig control components, but has an infinitely adjustable squelch -- I can tailor the suppression to the noise conditions on the bands, and pull out weak signals much better than on other packages. For contesting, I use other programs, including QuikPSK.

WinPSK also has excellent switch on the fly abilities for QPSK and PSK63, two of my favorite modes. I think QPSK should be the mode of choice for DX and especially for QRP. Its error correction is tailor made for weak signal work, far outweighing the loss of S/N performance. It is not as good as MPSK for DX, but is much easier to work for most folks -- just toggle the mode on the software package.

That's how it looks out here in New Mexico.

I'd love to hear what others are seeing.

Harvey
K5PAX

Sean and All,

I've put 95 countries in the log here in Georgia on PSK and quite a few more that I have seen on the air but not worked. Plus a few more that I have seen on the cluster but not heard.

As for software, I have settled into MixW here. Its multi-mode capability makes it a one stop shop for my digital and cw operating.

Getting set to move the QTH to Indiana here so look for me in the coming weeks with a new call. Not sure which 9-land call I'm gonna get yet. It'll be either N9SV or AG9V. Will let reflector know as soon as the FCC lets me know.

73,
Tom - AG4SV

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The OK boys are sponsoring the "OL4WHC" endorsement to celebrate the 2004
International World Hockey CupChampionship. To earn this endorsement, work
station OL4WHC between 01 March 2004 to 31 May 2004 using PSK31 mode on any HF
band. Send log data only to < n3dqu@...>. An all-mode award is also
available, see < http://www.ol4whc.net/ > for more info. This endorsement expires 30
June 2004....73 de Jay N3DQU


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I must admit to being amazed by the amount of PSK31 activity these days - it
s great! just had a look through my log and noticed that I have over 1000
different calls logged in psk. It seems that psk31 is taking over as the
number 1 digital mode, certainly there is far more in the way of PSK about
than RTTY now. Also more and more countries are becoming active on the mode,
I have no idea how many countries/entities have actually been activated in
this mode to date and I hope it becomes part of every dx-pedition itinery to
operate psk31 (just as they would operate SSB, CW or RTTY).

I also wonder what programs you use for PSK (didn't someone do a survey ont
his sometime ago?). I'm using MixW and PSK31 Deluxe (the 'super browser'
mode in that is brilliant as you can see every QSO on the band at the same
time, so never miss a thing!) - I have found that I can run both programs
simultaneously using the same soundcard without affecting the performance of
either (which means I can monitor psk31 and psk 63/other modes at the same
time and also keep my log up to date). Has anyone used Multi PSK and what
are your feelings on this compared to other programs?

I also noticed that I have quite a few club members in my transmitting log -
if any of you would like or need a QSL, I now have some colour ones printed
and would be glad to send them to you via the bureau.

It's nice to hear you about on the bands, even though I can't reply I will
spot you on the dx clusters and hopefully drum up some trade for you.

73
Sean Gilbert, G4UCJ / G4001SWL
PODXS: 139 FISTS: 2860 RSARS: 3575 GWQRP: 67
RSGB COUNTY MORSE EXAMINER

RX: IC756 + CI-V; MFJ 1026; SEM Multifilter
ANT: Miller RX Vertical (1.8-30MHz) @ 12m; FET Preamp; FC107
QTH: Aylesbury, Bucks., England. IO91OV

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The OK boys are sponsoring the "OH4WHC" endorsement to celebrate the 2004
International World Hockey CupChampionship. To earn this endorsement, work
station OH4WHC between 01 March 2004 to 31 May 2004 using PSK31 mode on any HF
band. Send log data only to < n3dqu@...>. An all-mode award is also
available, see < http://www.ol4whc.net/ > for more info. This endorsement expires 30
June 2004....73 de Jay N3DQU


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Add DF, OM, OH, G, and even more to that 15M buffet --

Harvey
K5PAX

Nice openings to EU this AM on 15 M -- CT,LZ,IK, F and others open to SW US.

Bon apetit!

Harvey
K5PAX

Hello friends,
near purposes World Hockey Cup 2004 in Czech republic will be on
the air special event station OL4WHC. Fast will work in period
from 1st March into 31th May 2004 on all bands and all modes,
including PSK. All QSOs with OL4WHC will be confirmed by QSL via
bureau and via eQSL.cc. QSO with OL4WHC is good also for WHC
Award (see www.ol4whc.net)and if need be for special endorsement
in Club 070. Chief operator OL4WHC is Ludek OK1VSL, which is
sufficient quarantee active operation these station on PSK mode
too. I wish You many pretty QSOs on PSK and
vy 73's Vlasto/OK1AK

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VOLNY klub: Modemisti vseho druhu, spojte se!
http://klub.volny.cz

hello Cam , I try real hard for 12m today for you and Luis, and Gus. but not good . I try again, its 2054 utc now so lets plan a sked for the bands. best 73 I going to 17m for while. de n1zw Robin oh p.s. ten 10m was no good also. I tried it too 73 for now.

for N1ZW - no copy here on 12 meters.
Try 17meters - 18.100.15 mHz as HP1CPE and HP1DCP/9 are there working USA
now 19:20 utc feb 25th.

73 de HP1AC Cam
070 nr 219

hello all, de n1zw on 12m calling beam headed south for PANAMA I hope 50 watts into the beam trying 24920.00 +1000hz

Hi Peter,
There are several club stations in 070. Once you get 50 QSO's in under the
club call, send me the log and QSL and yours will be in too. Send it to my
aa8qq070 at aol acct.

73,
Jay - AA8QQ

The final results for the 2004 PSKFest have been posted at <
http://hometown.aol.com/n3dqu/2004_pskfest_results.htm >.
Below are the certificate winners, congratulations to all! K8IJ posted the
Top Dog score this year, way to go dood!
Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year's event a success and a
special thanks to PSKFest Boss N9NDS for wading through all the logs, tnx Brad!
Hope to cu all in the next one...73 de Jay N3DQU

2004 PSKFEST **CERTIFICATE WINNERS**

ENTRY CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
SOQRP-SB NA N4LI KD7RX K5PAX
EU ON6NL OK1VSL EA5XC
SOQRP-MB NA K0HW K5GU WB4JFS
EU UR4EYN LY3BY -
AS UA0ZS - -
SOLP NA K8IJ K9KDR KU5S
EU OH4LRP OK2WH YO5CRQ
AS UA9AX RA9AU JE1GMM
SOMP NA K7RE WX7P KP2D
EU LY2OX UA4FCO UR3GM
SWL EU F-16527 OH3-911 -

Calling CQ on 1.80715 +1000Hz in case anyone is interested..



Brad A. Roberson

n9nds@...

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Never climb anything. It's dangerous.

YOU WILL DIE!!

Hey Brad, I am still there cant run much power here tears the TV up hihi but, I am still there calling Robin n1zw