Vincent F4BKV

@DS1TUW AS-168 or AS-081 are my two missing HL IOTA .. good luck & 73

Itching to get a pileup again. Where do you want me on the next IOTA destination?

@DL6AP @F0GOW @Dl5Gac @flo_0_ I heard you calling me and replied you with my report (that i listen clearly on the transponder) so I believed the QSO was ok, i logged it and I didn't want to keep calling dupe to make space for the DL at the end of your FP

@F0GOW @Dl5Gac @flo_0_ Called you "into the blue", but no success 🥶. Hrd and called also @F4BKV, @EA3TA and @EA5GX.

Tnx @Dl5Gac and @flo_0_ for Qs frm GL94DN 😁 🛰

@DL6AP max elev here was 1° and so my reception was not great, i didn't copy, tks for try and 73

@F4BKV Hrd you twice and called you, but no response 😭

🛰 DL6AP/MM on SO-50 ⏰ 2026-01-17 from 20:25Z to 20:38Z 🗺 HL15 📻 436.795↓ FM 👀 will be QRV with FP with no one hihi hams.at/alerts/d73d2a1…

@DL6AP @ea1dr @F0GOW Thanks for QSO on HL26 and HL25 ! gl will look for you from new main GL in coming days when FP still in reach

@ea1dr @F0GOW @F4BKV Yes, I forgot. he is ofcourse also in the log! 🛰

🛰 DL6AP/MM on SO-50 ⏰ 2026-01-17 from 11:49Z to 12:02Z 🗺 HL25 📻 436.795↓ FM 👀 hams.at/alerts/3166f6f…

@FG8OJ I agree this loss of IO117 is really make me loosing motivation as well. I sitll have QO100 but I wonder what #amsat US is doing appart from organising expensive symposium. All what we need is them to lead the project for another MEO or GEO SAT !

I wonder if I'm the only one who is not motivated by #amsat anymore after the end of GreenCube. I'm demotivated by LEO activity at the moment. I've never been so close to my goal: 934/1000 VUCC but I can't get motivated again...

@9M6NA1 Tks for QSO and new DXCC / Grid on SAT ! 73 de F4BKV (I was operating from Labuan Island as 9M6/F4BKV on HF in 2009, nice place)

GC QSO breakdown by DXCC updated at 03z on May 31, 2024 4J 1 4X 1 A6 2 B 16 BV 1 DL 8 E7 1 EA 2 F 2 G 7 HB 1 HL 3 I 13 JA 77 KH6 1 KL 1 LX 1 LY 1 LZ 1 OE 1 OK 3 OZ 1 PA 1 R 6 R9 1 S5 3 SM 2 SP 2 TR 1 UR 6 VK 6 VR 1 VU 2 YO 4 ZL 1 ZS 1 Dupes are excluded de 9M6NA OJ75oi

@flo_0_ @9M6NA1 @flo_0_ congrats for new DXCC, i was there at 0h42z but 9M6NA appeared at my LOS and no chance .. i only had to go back to sleep hi !

@F4BKV @9M6NA1 gl Vincent!

GC QSO breakdown by DXCC updated at 02z on May 29, 2024 4J x1 4X x1 A6 x2 KL x1 B x9 BV x1 DL x8 HL x2 I x9 JA x65 LY x1 LZ x1 OE x1 OK x1 OZ x1 R x6 R9 x1 S5 x3 SM x2 SP x2 UR x3 VK x4 VR x1 VU x2 YO x3 Dupes are excluded de 9M6NA OJ75oi

@JS3KKT Yes i need Iwate 03 and Miyazaki 45 to complete WAJA .. will look for you

Anyone need 02 Aomori and 03 Iwate from WAJA on GreenCube?🛰️ I’ll be able to service 02 Aomori on June 26 and 03 Iwate on June 27. However, I will abandon the operation in case of bad weather.🙇‍♂️

@Ea5Iwz Its getting more difficult to park and operate from a car in 3A, probably best chance is around the harbour as you also have good takeoff. Also remember to inform the DCE by email before operating arm.mc/Regulation.html

Visitaré Mónaco (3A) en septiembre de 2024 y espero operar como /M. Alguien sabe algun lugar para estacionar y operar desde /M? I will be visiting Monaco (3A) in September 2024 and will hopefully operate as /M. Does anyone know anywhere suitable to park and operate from /M?

@2m0sql If you use the DXPatrol helix, then strong advise to try something else as feeder. Also key is to place the PA as close as possible from the feed, ideally less than 1m to avoid coaxial losses

Had another play with the DX patrol up converter and pa with the matching helix and still a piss weak signal.

@ME_Xianming @kikori1906 It may had change but at the time I was operating there, we didn't need any resident guarantor, just follow the application procedure and paiement, same as for VR2 side.

@F4BKV @kikori1906 Time is not a problem, the problem is to have a local resident guarantor 😂

VR2/BA7LVG

@kikori1906 @ME_Xianming I got XX9TKV licence two times back in 2008 and 2009. Not difficult for visitors but need to be patient and be there in Macau for all paperwork and technical inspection of the station. If plan well, all licensing appointment can be done within one day.

@ME_Xianming Is it difficult to get a license for Macau (XX9)?

@g0mrf @QO100DxClub @AmsatUK a much easier way to achieve horizon path is to put the offset dish upside down. It will keep it's balanced weight and you will not be blocked by the mast in case you have to keep down the elevation. example photo was in XW4KV OK34 at 0.8 elev. gl & 73

Preparing for our QO-100 trip to VO1, G3VZV and I wanted to check we could aim the dishes at the horizon. Managed to receive 10GHz beacon GB3BED at 33km LOS and GB3SEE over a 70km obstructed path. NIce day at Dunstable today, will be cold in St John's @QO100DxClub @AmsatUK

@kikori1906 Thanks for qso and Kyoto ! now only missing Miyazaki and Iwate pref. to finalise the WAJA ! if any JA friends have plans for IO-117 operation in future ! 73

IO-117 QSO with DG7RO,F4BKV,OK1UM,RA0FF,HL1WP,JS1LQI,JJ3JHP,JE2UFF,BI1QGX,A65BR,JK6DXD,JH1NHK,JA5BLZ,JA7KPI,JR0GAS/0,JA5IBP,JK1IHE,JE2KUC,JI4UEN,JN1BPM,JK3HFN,JE3HCZ,BH3GIS Tnx! from PM75nr/JCC2213/POTA JP-0133 #amsat #hamradio #xxksatlog

@g0mrf Good luck, and I'm 99% sure it will work, there was previous success at similar negative elevation in CX and YB when near the sea shore ! 73

David G0MRF and Graham G3VZV will be travelling to St John's Newfoundland in May to try operating QO-100 from below the horizon. Based at the entrance to St John's harbour, GN37PN85,  they will fly out on Wednesday 15th May and return early on Sunday 19th.

@ME_Xianming @zhaitaizhang I was operating from local 9V ham and he took care of all operating permit and licence for me. 73

@F4BKV @zhaitaizhang Hello. May i know how did you get the written permission from the manager of where you set up your antenna when you in 9V?

My 2022 DX goal result. Pretty satisfactory. Time to set new goal for 2023. I think the summer time will give a good propagation.

@DX_World Probably this view will fit better as the one you use is not really the place in IM56 square.

Look for CT/OZ1SKY/P to be active from the rare square IM56 on 6 & 10m in the coming days. He will be near the Farol de Sagres lighthouse ( ARLHS POR 043)

@Dl4Ea @S5Lab Except if only EU FP or you endless cq, but otherwise i will NOT look for you, I already QSO 3A on Satellite. I hope my EU friends will do same and let DX stations to contact this challenging place for radio ! good luck 73

JIC (Just in Case) IO-117 DXped attemt Feb.3-4 Again thanks to mz Family.I hope @S5Lab holds the GC transponder for a few more days. 3A terrain is very challenging. Focus on ATNOs in SA/NA/JA/AF. Expect the Ham Spirit from the EU OMs. Wish us luck. Vy 73 Antonio 3A/DL4EA