From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct  4 11:43:09 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 10:43:09 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Good VLF signals this morning
References: <b59b5f36-d6fd-d064-de8f-45de7302239a.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <b59b5f36-d6fd-d064-de8f-45de7302239a@sbcglobal.net>

Unusual to see both JJI on 22.2 kHz and GBZ on 22.1 kHz coming through 
at the same time. In the attachment HWU on 21.75 kHz is also evident.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct  4 16:35:22 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 15:35:22 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity
References: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b@sbcglobal.net>

Noticed TACAMO activity today on 17.8 kHz, perhaps from an E6 flying in 
OK. RTTY decoded well using MultiPSK, followed by wideband transmissions.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct  4 16:36:54 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 15:36:54 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity, followup 1
References: <565b7f68-92fd-4667-2018-68322fb4e8f9.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <565b7f68-92fd-4667-2018-68322fb4e8f9@sbcglobal.net>

This attachment shows wideband transmission activity.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From dwilson314 at verizon.net  Mon Oct  4 17:05:42 2021
From: dwilson314 at verizon.net (David L. Wilson)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 17:05:42 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity
In-Reply-To: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b@sbcglobal.net>
References: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b.ref@sbcglobal.net>
	<d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <a24f61d7-2126-d0af-4bf4-04d36fa9156a@verizon.net>


On 10/4/2021 4:35 PM, Garry wrote:
> Noticed TACAMO activity today on 17.8 kHz, perhaps from an E6 flying in 
> OK. RTTY decoded well using MultiPSK, followed by wideband transmissions.

Jurur (sic) 19 off E coast.flew out of Patuxent R. NAS, MD
(Aircraft 164410)

-- 
David L. Wilson


From hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com  Mon Oct  4 17:33:27 2021
From: hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com (Laurence KL7 L)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:33:27 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity
In-Reply-To: <a24f61d7-2126-d0af-4bf4-04d36fa9156a@verizon.net>
References: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b.ref@sbcglobal.net>
	<d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b@sbcglobal.net>
	<a24f61d7-2126-d0af-4bf4-04d36fa9156a@verizon.net>
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Hi Garry, David - I put up an instance at http://argo/fast00000.jpg   - been plagued with Moose knocking over and stomping on my VLF loops - obviously not a radio fan - this is currently on a DK7FC hi Z 10m vert down on the lake dock - hopefully out of range of 4 legs. - GBZ and FTA have been very good of late, FTA just a few dBs stronger than the Brit

Have been repairing my 137/475 k9Ay connections - reminding myself that no matter how you twist copper together it will go high Z thru corrosion unless you weld !

73 Laurence  snowy Alaska

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Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 1:05:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity


On 10/4/2021 4:35 PM, Garry wrote:
> Noticed TACAMO activity today on 17.8 kHz, perhaps from an E6 flying in
> OK. RTTY decoded well using MultiPSK, followed by wideband transmissions.

Jurur (sic) 19 off E coast.flew out of Patuxent R. NAS, MD
(Aircraft 164410)

--
David L. Wilson

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From hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com  Mon Oct  4 17:34:43 2021
From: hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com (Laurence KL7 L)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:34:43 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity
In-Reply-To: <CO6PR04MB7859C2888FC176F759009C3CCFAE9@CO6PR04MB7859.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b.ref@sbcglobal.net>
	<d4eeb853-417c-ea05-31a1-f7da322eb30b@sbcglobal.net>
	<a24f61d7-2126-d0af-4bf4-04d36fa9156a@verizon.net>
	<CO6PR04MB7859C2888FC176F759009C3CCFAE9@CO6PR04MB7859.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CO6PR04MB78590DE744499AD2EBB852B0CFAE9@CO6PR04MB7859.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Http://kl7l.com/fast00000.jpg should work

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Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 1:33:27 PM
To: David L. Wilson <dwilson314 at verizon.net>; Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity

Hi Garry, David - I put up an instance at http://argo/fast00000.jpg   - been plagued with Moose knocking over and stomping on my VLF loops - obviously not a radio fan - this is currently on a DK7FC hi Z 10m vert down on the lake dock - hopefully out of range of 4 legs. - GBZ and FTA have been very good of late, FTA just a few dBs stronger than the Brit

Have been repairing my 137/475 k9Ay connections - reminding myself that no matter how you twist copper together it will go high Z thru corrosion unless you weld !

73 Laurence  snowy Alaska

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Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 1:05:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity


On 10/4/2021 4:35 PM, Garry wrote:
> Noticed TACAMO activity today on 17.8 kHz, perhaps from an E6 flying in
> OK. RTTY decoded well using MultiPSK, followed by wideband transmissions.

Jurur (sic) 19 off E coast.flew out of Patuxent R. NAS, MD
(Aircraft 164410)

--
David L. Wilson

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From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct  5 07:55:45 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 06:55:45 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] 17.8 kHz TACAMO activity
References: <fd384aa4-ffd9-0495-f775-bcff8a39755d.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <fd384aa4-ffd9-0495-f775-bcff8a39755d@sbcglobal.net>

Thanks for the VLF grabber Laurence. Glad we don't have to worry about 
Moose damage to antennas in Illinois, hi.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct  6 10:13:28 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 09:13:28 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Morning lowfer reception
References: <e69be264-39f7-7c95-c563-6f0895e77495.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <e69be264-39f7-7c95-c563-6f0895e77495@sbcglobal.net>

Did some repair work on the QRSS portion of lowfer SIW yesterday. After 
many years retaining the proper message in memory it abruptly 
disappeared and required reprogramming. After about an hour! figured out 
how to get the message restored and it's running correctly at the 
moment. The switches in the daily mode control unit are quite erratic 
after years outside. Hopefully the schedule is still as intended: M,W,F 
wspr15, opera32, visual, CW ID on 185.185 kHz and Tu,Th,Sa,Su QRSS60/30 
on 185.2993 kHz.Switchover at 1800Z.

Excuse the synthesizer spur that falls on top of lowfer WM when the 
ground wave is strong. Lowfer EAR is in the clear and doing well as usual.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Wed Oct  6 17:35:48 2021
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2021 17:35:48 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Morning lowfer reception
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Hi Garry?..thanks for the report and Argo snip.  It?s always
good to know that the signal is making it out of my back 40!

73, J.B., VE3EAR



From hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com  Sat Oct  9 22:34:48 2021
From: hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com (Laurence KL7 L)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2021 02:34:48 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] Argo screen size/spectrum  - visible key strokes
Message-ID: <CO6PR04MB7859C25487FD8BD5C451AC35CFB49@CO6PR04MB7859.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Help!
Im appearing to have a senior moment - my alt/cntrl pg up dwn seem to fail - what am I doing wrong?

Im a long way to test on another machine - perhaps its this laptop - thanks

Laurence KL7L/KH6

From bill.isakson at gmail.com  Sun Oct 10 02:52:46 2021
From: bill.isakson at gmail.com (William E. Isakson)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2021 23:52:46 -0700
Subject: [Lowfer] Argo screen size/spectrum - visible key strokes
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References: <CO6PR04MB7859C25487FD8BD5C451AC35CFB49@CO6PR04MB7859.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CACwffh=r1L3Og-A1Lay9TuA7roxzOACshQXoxsF7sk5bdYb4Hw@mail.gmail.com>

Lawrence, I suspect you might be trying to use the number keypad for those
functions.  If so, probably your Num Lock key is on thereby making numbers
pressing those keys.  There is usually a light on the num lock key to tell
you it is on.  Simply press the num lock key to toggle it on and off.
--------

*More safe am I within thy hand*
*than if a host didst round me stand*
---St; Columba
*And all the rest is sinking sand*


Bill Isakson     AC6QV
Roseburg, Oregon USA
bill.isakson at gmail.com




On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM Laurence KL7 L <
hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Help!
> Im appearing to have a senior moment - my alt/cntrl pg up dwn seem to fail
> - what am I doing wrong?
>
> Im a long way to test on another machine - perhaps its this laptop - thanks
>
> Laurence KL7L/KH6
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From hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com  Sun Oct 10 04:13:53 2021
From: hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com (Laurence KL7 L)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:13:53 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] Argo screen size/spectrum - visible key strokes
In-Reply-To: <CACwffh=r1L3Og-A1Lay9TuA7roxzOACshQXoxsF7sk5bdYb4Hw@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks Bill

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Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:52:46 PM
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Argo screen size/spectrum - visible key strokes

Lawrence, I suspect you might be trying to use the number keypad for those
functions.  If so, probably your Num Lock key is on thereby making numbers
pressing those keys.  There is usually a light on the num lock key to tell
you it is on.  Simply press the num lock key to toggle it on and off.
--------

*More safe am I within thy hand*
*than if a host didst round me stand*
---St; Columba
*And all the rest is sinking sand*


Bill Isakson     AC6QV
Roseburg, Oregon USA
bill.isakson at gmail.com




On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM Laurence KL7 L <
hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Help!
> Im appearing to have a senior moment - my alt/cntrl pg up dwn seem to fail
> - what am I doing wrong?
>
> Im a long way to test on another machine - perhaps its this laptop - thanks
>
> Laurence KL7L/KH6
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From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 12 09:15:15 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:15:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] First verifiable lowFER reception of late 2021
References: <1337093822.1438723.1634044515392.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1337093822.1438723.1634044515392@mail.yahoo.com>

I started trying for lowFER's in late August, but propagation has been very dismal on my end.
I'll assume the G2 ( KP6 ) level storm did the trick and stirred the atmosphere. 

0400  -38  -1.3    0.185185    0   K3SIW         EN51      0

73 all:
Andy, KU4XR EM75xr

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct 12 10:50:55 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:50:55 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] First verifiable lowFER reception of late 2021
References: <4f86b85d-4d7f-fb9c-487f-1008811918e2.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <4f86b85d-4d7f-fb9c-487f-1008811918e2@sbcglobal.net>

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the report from nearly 800 km. I've noticed while we've both 
decoded VO1NA sending opera32 a few times, it's been heavy sledding so 
far. Hopefully storm racket will improve and QRSS30/60 at the watering 
hole will eventually come through too.
-- 
73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL

From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 11:54:19 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] K3SIW in OP32
References: <257224348.2192516.1634226859516.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <257224348.2192516.1634226859516@mail.yahoo.com>

Greetings LOWfer's:

Decoded K3SIW in OP32 last night on 185.185 KHz. Gradually easing into the LF season now.

09:48    136 K3SIW de KU4XR Op32 Deep Search -45 dB in Friendsville,TN. EM75xr 1504.8 Hz

73 all:
Andy - KU4XR EM75xr

From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 15 10:08:17 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:08:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] Wateringhole 10-15-21
References: <75918563.2469024.1634306897742.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <75918563.2469024.1634306897742@mail.yahoo.com>

Found a bad ground in my 50+ year old ant switch, fixed it, and immediate improvement.
WM showed thru the night but weakly. Attachment is best of SIW just before my sunrise.
Can't remember the max msg limit, if this comes thru I'll know I was under it: hi hi - Andy KU4XR
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From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Fri Oct 15 11:07:38 2021
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:07:38 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Wateringhole 10-15-21
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	<75918563.2469024.1634306897742@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0fea5a40-e575-4bf6-a34f-64e88474e4ec@meekfarm.us>

Hi Andy,

Thanks for looking and reporting on the lowfers. Everything on my end is 
showing normal, including the green leaves in the trees.... I suspect 
they are sucking up a lot of my power right now. I am hopeful for signal 
improvements in the next month or so when we reach the true fall. 
(leaves that is Hi Hi)

Thanks again, good to hear from you.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 10/15/21 9:08 AM, Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer wrote:
> Found a bad ground in my 50+ year old ant switch, fixed it, and immediate improvement.
> WM showed thru the night but weakly. Attachment is best of SIW just before my sunrise.
> Can't remember the max msg limit, if this comes thru I'll know I was under it: hi hi - Andy KU4XR
> 
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From w1tag at charter.net  Fri Oct 15 19:30:51 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:30:51 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
Message-ID: <4ce06f0a-c865-87f9-aca4-27361d701c6b@charter.net>

All,

I'm planning to put TAG back on the air from Maine at the end of the 
month, to run over the winter, alone, cold and unattended. Last season, 
I had it up on 185.800 running WOLF, and got a few reports, including a 
number of unsuccessful tries. It was fun to monitor the signal from 130 
miles on a daily basis, noting the variations in SNR.

This winter, I'd like to move back to the "watering hole" near 185.300. 
My old 185.297 frequency is NG for copy at my MA home QTH, due to a 
neighbor's TV. Trying to avoid the other stations that might be on, I'm 
thinking about using 185.302 kHz. With the 10 MHz OCXO, the frequency 
would be very stable.

Does anyone see a conflict in this? My problem is in reprogramming the 
exciter -- this rig was not designed with my usual display and keypad, 
and I have to modify the assembly language code to move it. Worse yet, I 
will likely have to bring the rig home to MA next week to do the actual 
programming. So, once chosen, the frequency will be unchangeable for the 
winter.

John, W1TAG

From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Fri Oct 15 20:07:21 2021
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:07:21 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
In-Reply-To: <4ce06f0a-c865-87f9-aca4-27361d701c6b@charter.net>
References: <4ce06f0a-c865-87f9-aca4-27361d701c6b@charter.net>
Message-ID: <59ed182b-0790-de95-40bc-60babf8e7f9e@meekfarm.us>

John,

I think your selection of 185302 will work just fine. There should be 
plenty of cushion around our signals.


73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 10/15/21 6:30 PM, John Andrews wrote:
> All,
> 
> I'm planning to put TAG back on the air from Maine at the end of the 
> month, to run over the winter, alone, cold and unattended. Last season, 
> I had it up on 185.800 running WOLF, and got a few reports, including a 
> number of unsuccessful tries. It was fun to monitor the signal from 130 
> miles on a daily basis, noting the variations in SNR.
> 
> This winter, I'd like to move back to the "watering hole" near 185.300. 
> My old 185.297 frequency is NG for copy at my MA home QTH, due to a 
> neighbor's TV. Trying to avoid the other stations that might be on, I'm 
> thinking about using 185.302 kHz. With the 10 MHz OCXO, the frequency 
> would be very stable.
> 
> Does anyone see a conflict in this? My problem is in reprogramming the 
> exciter -- this rig was not designed with my usual display and keypad, 
> and I have to modify the assembly language code to move it. Worse yet, I 
> will likely have to bring the rig home to MA next week to do the actual 
> programming. So, once chosen, the frequency will be unchangeable for the 
> winter.
> 
> John, W1TAG
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From w1tag at charter.net  Fri Oct 15 21:51:26 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:51:26 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
In-Reply-To: <59ed182b-0790-de95-40bc-60babf8e7f9e@meekfarm.us>
References: <59ed182b-0790-de95-40bc-60babf8e7f9e@meekfarm.us>
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Mike, 

Thanks, and agreed. I should also be safe from SJ, which if I remember correctly, starts high and comes to rest on 185.303. 

John, W1TAG

> On Oct 15, 2021, at 8:07 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:
> 
> ?John,
> 
> I think your selection of 185302 will work just fine. There should be plenty of cushion around our signals.
> 
> 
> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek


From hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 15 22:10:32 2021
From: hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com (Laurence KL7 L)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:10:32 +0000
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
In-Reply-To: <AF5AD2FF-CEDA-4BD2-8C4E-C2B348024BE9@charter.net>
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	<AF5AD2FF-CEDA-4BD2-8C4E-C2B348024BE9@charter.net>
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Looking forward to looking for you John - its a long haul but never say never

Laurence KL7 L


________________________________
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Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 3:51:26 PM
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Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?

Mike,

Thanks, and agreed. I should also be safe from SJ, which if I remember correctly, starts high and comes to rest on 185.303.

John, W1TAG

> On Oct 15, 2021, at 8:07 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:
>
> ?John,
>
> I think your selection of 185302 will work just fine. There should be plenty of cushion around our signals.
>
>
> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

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From esmithmail at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 07:18:12 2021
From: esmithmail at gmail.com (Eric Smith)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:18:12 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
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I think this is great.  I have a new QTH and plan to have UWL back on this year which should drop in fairly close to your .302, John, but not on top of. 

I plan to run QRSS and maybe a little DFCW if anyone ?listens? for these anymore.

Eric kd5uwl

> On Oct 15, 2021, at 9:11 PM, Laurence KL7 L <hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Looking forward to looking for you John - its a long haul but never say never
> 
> Laurence KL7 L
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: lowfer-bounces at mailman.qth.net <lowfer-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 3:51:26 PM
> To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
> 
> Mike,
> 
> Thanks, and agreed. I should also be safe from SJ, which if I remember correctly, starts high and comes to rest on 185.303.
> 
> John, W1TAG
> 
>> On Oct 15, 2021, at 8:07 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:
>> 
>> ?John,
>> 
>> I think your selection of 185302 will work just fine. There should be plenty of cushion around our signals.
>> 
>> 
>> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
> 
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From esmithmail at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 07:27:32 2021
From: esmithmail at gmail.com (Eric Smith)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:27:32 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
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? and, if I end up too close to you John I can adjust.  I?ll be using the old ZL1BPU exciter I built around one of the 10 MHz TCXOs a few of us got from Stewart 15 or 20 years ago.

Not terribly easy to program, but doable.



> On Oct 16, 2021, at 6:18 AM, Eric Smith <esmithmail at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?I think this is great.  I have a new QTH and plan to have UWL back on this year which should drop in fairly close to your .302, John, but not on top of. 
> 
> I plan to run QRSS and maybe a little DFCW if anyone ?listens? for these anymore.
> 
> Eric kd5uwl
> 
>> On Oct 15, 2021, at 9:11 PM, Laurence KL7 L <hellozerohellozero at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Looking forward to looking for you John - its a long haul but never say never
>> 
>> Laurence KL7 L
>> 
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: lowfer-bounces at mailman.qth.net <lowfer-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net>
>> Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 3:51:26 PM
>> To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
>> 
>> Mike,
>> 
>> Thanks, and agreed. I should also be safe from SJ, which if I remember correctly, starts high and comes to rest on 185.303.
>> 
>> John, W1TAG
>> 
>>>> On Oct 15, 2021, at 8:07 PM, N8OOU <n8oou at meekfarm.us> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?John,
>>> 
>>> I think your selection of 185302 will work just fine. There should be plenty of cushion around our signals.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek
>> 
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From listread at lwca.org  Sat Oct 16 14:10:18 2021
From: listread at lwca.org (J D)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:10:18 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG Frequency -- 185.302?
In-Reply-To: <86707F43-FB75-4480-85E1-DC9CC5CCFC13@gmail.com>
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	<86707F43-FB75-4480-85E1-DC9CC5CCFC13@gmail.com>
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It'll be great to see both TAG and UWL again! There's even a reasonable 
chance I might be able to copy normal speed CW, as close as UWL will be 
this time.

From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 16 21:58:53 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:58:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] K3SIW lowFER 10-16-21
References: <327012637.2828547.1634435933039.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <327012637.2828547.1634435933039@mail.yahoo.com>

Greetings all:

Propagation continue to improve for the moment. Kinda late posting this but results from Friday
nights monitoring on 185.185 KHz.

WSPR15 ( wsprx )
1100  -37   0.1    0.185185    0   K3SIW         EN51      0
OP32
10:48    136 K3SIW de KU4XR Op32 Deep Search -43 dB in Friendsville,TN. EM75xr 1504.8 Hz
09:48    136 K3SIW de KU4XR Op32 Deep Search -44 dB in Friendsville,TN. EM75xr 1504.8 Hz  

73, and Best DX:
Andy - KU4XR , EM75xr

From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 19 09:09:19 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:09:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] EAR 10-18-21
References: <725314272.3411026.1634648959704.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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After fixing a GND issue, Best EAR at local midnight. Probably need to touch up all my GND points. That stuff will sneak up on you.
73: Andy - KU4XR, EM75xr
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From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Tue Oct 19 10:02:46 2021
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:02:46 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] EAR 10-18-21
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Hi Andy?.thanks for the report and Argo snip.  I had EAR off the air
for a few hours on the weekend, to do a repair on the computer that
generates the keying sequences.  After twenty years of continuous
operation the cooling fan bearings packed it in, generating an awful
squeal. Your report confirms that I got it up and running after the fix!

Tnx & 73, J.B., VE3EAR



From ka4sey at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 19:59:00 2021
From: ka4sey at gmail.com (KA4SEY)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:59:00 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE
Message-ID: <616f5bc6.1c69fb81.6e6c1.1c79@mx.google.com>

After seeing some LowFER activity starting up. I decided to set mine back up and get it going. I've made a few changes this year. I replaced my two support masts that were made of metal, to some fiberglass military tent poles. I currently have the antenna 24' high. I'm still running on the same frequency and same mode, 187.227~ khz, QRSS 60. I also replaced the PS with a 24 volt one so now I can use a different coil configuration than the one I used when I operated on 13.8 volts. Hopefully we will see some better signals this year.Thanks!Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214

From w1tag at charter.net  Wed Oct 20 14:38:51 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:38:51 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
Message-ID: <c9899a3b-b87e-57aa-386f-165ef61fa367@charter.net>

All, especially those in the northeast:

I'm running TAG on 185.297 kHz in QRSS60 from Maine until about 0 UTC 
tonight. The antenna has been reworked to make it more like the "old" 
one, instead of last year's "lite" version. I will move to 185.302 early 
next week, after taking the exciter home to MA for reprogramming tomorrow.

Any signal reports would be welcome.

John, W1TAG

From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 20 17:50:31 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:50:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] KE in EM75xr
References: <748774422.3942316.1634766631100.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <748774422.3942316.1634766631100@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi all:

KE was in and out through the night. I couldn't compress a meaningful capture, so I uploaded
the best reception of the night to dropbox. Hopefully it will work for anyone who wished to look.
The " K " is easy to see, but the " E " in the sequence is very elusive.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/izavex7l64k6tg4/KE%2010-19-2021.bmp?dl=0

73: Andy, KU4XR

From w1tag at charter.net  Wed Oct 20 18:12:56 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:12:56 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
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Change in plans: Will let it run overnight until 1200Z Thursday morning.

John, W1TAG

On 10/20/2021 2:38 PM, John Andrews wrote:
> All, especially those in the northeast:
> 
> I'm running TAG on 185.297 kHz in QRSS60 from Maine until about 0 UTC 
> tonight. The antenna has been reworked to make it more like the "old" 
> one, instead of last year's "lite" version. I will move to 185.302 early 
> next week, after taking the exciter home to MA for reprogramming tomorrow.
> 
> Any signal reports would be welcome.
> 
> John, W1TAG
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From ka4sey at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 18:21:27 2021
From: ka4sey at gmail.com (KA4SEY)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:21:27 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] KE in EM75xr
In-Reply-To: <748774422.3942316.1634766631100@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <61709669.1c69fb81.8bf85.a209@mx.google.com>

Very good! Thank you for trying, Andy. It seems like it is doing decent for the time of the year and as high I have my antenna. I think the next thing will be to get my antenna higher and work on the grounding system a bit more. Maybe over the next few days, things will improve. Thanks again!Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214
-------- Original message --------From: Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> Date: 10/20/21  5:50 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US European & UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Lowfer] KE in EM75xr Hi all:KE was in and out through the night. I couldn't compress a meaningful capture, so I uploadedthe best reception of the night to dropbox. Hopefully it will work for anyone who wished to look.The " K " is easy to see, but the " E " in the sequence is very elusive.https://www.dropbox.com/s/izavex7l64k6tg4/KE%2010-19-2021.bmp?dl=073: Andy, KU4XR______________________________________________________________Lowfer mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/lowferHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Lowfer at mailman.qth.netPost must be less than 50KB total for message plus attachment!This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Wed Oct 20 18:39:11 2021
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:39:11 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
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John

Undisciplined and uncal'ed ... http://www.w1vd.com/W1TAG.gif . BIG signal at about 200 miles!

Jay W1VD


----- Original Message -----
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________________________________________________________________________________

Change in plans: Will let it run overnight until 1200Z Thursday morning.

John, W1TAG

On 10/20/2021 2:38 PM, John Andrews wrote:
> All, especially those in the northeast:
> 
> I'm running TAG on 185.297 kHz in QRSS60 from Maine until about 0 UTC 
> tonight. The antenna has been reworked to make it more like the "old" 
> one, instead of last year's "lite" version. I will move to 185.302 early 
> next week, after taking the exciter home to MA for reprogramming tomorrow.
> 
> Any signal reports would be welcome.
> 
> John, W1TAG
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From k2ors at verizon.net  Thu Oct 21 08:54:43 2021
From: k2ors at verizon.net (k2ors at verizon.net)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:54:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
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Hi John,?? Is the Maine QTH still in Raymond?Tnx Warren
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net>
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp, UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, Oct 20, 2021 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz

Change in plans: Will let it run overnight until 1200Z Thursday morning.

John, W1TAG

On 10/20/2021 2:38 PM, John Andrews wrote:
> All, especially those in the northeast:
> 
> I'm running TAG on 185.297 kHz in QRSS60 from Maine until about 0 UTC 
> tonight. The antenna has been reworked to make it more like the "old" 
> one, instead of last year's "lite" version. I will move to 185.302 early 
> next week, after taking the exciter home to MA for reprogramming tomorrow.
> 
> Any signal reports would be welcome.
> 
> John, W1TAG
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From w1tag at charter.net  Thu Oct 21 09:41:16 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:41:16 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
In-Reply-To: <1040264777.2809185.1634820883617@mail.yahoo.com>
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Warren, 

Yes, still Raymond. FN43sv. 

John, W1TAG

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 21, 2021, at 8:54 AM, wd2xgj via Lowfer <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi John,   Is the Maine QTH still in Raymond?Tnx Warren
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net>
> To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp, UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, Oct 20, 2021 6:12 pm
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] TAG Test 185.297 kHz
> 
> Change in plans: Will let it run overnight until 1200Z Thursday morning.
> 
> John, W1TAG
> 
>> On 10/20/2021 2:38 PM, John Andrews wrote:
>> All, especially those in the northeast:
>> 
>> I'm running TAG on 185.297 kHz in QRSS60 from Maine until about 0 UTC 
>> tonight. The antenna has been reworked to make it more like the "old" 
>> one, instead of last year's "lite" version. I will move to 185.302 early 
>> next week, after taking the exciter home to MA for reprogramming tomorrow.
>> 
>> Any signal reports would be welcome.
>> 
>> John, W1TAG
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From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 09:50:05 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:50:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG and WM
References: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261@mail.yahoo.com>

Greetings lowFER's:

Propagation really cooperated last night. WM signal rose to levels to see the graphical portion of the sequence.
I started seeing TAG at 9:30 pm EDST and last saw at 6:30 am this morning. The dropbox link below shows the
best signal for TAG overnight, and just shy of a complete ID. The time shown is local time. Best DX to everyone; 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltmxrhid2eoih7p/TAG%20and%20WM%2010-21-21.bmp?dl=0

73: Andy , KU4XR EM75xr

From w1tag at charter.net  Thu Oct 21 12:35:50 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:35:50 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG and WM
In-Reply-To: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B0979925-B243-4993-9E03-5C26B552F1A9@charter.net>

Andy,

Thanks very much. That?s a good haul for early season. I?ll be on 185.302 early next week. 

John, W1TAG

> On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:50 AM, Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Greetings lowFER's:
> 
> Propagation really cooperated last night. WM signal rose to levels to see the graphical portion of the sequence.
> I started seeing TAG at 9:30 pm EDST and last saw at 6:30 am this morning. The dropbox link below shows the
> best signal for TAG overnight, and just shy of a complete ID. The time shown is local time. Best DX to everyone; 
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltmxrhid2eoih7p/TAG%20and%20WM%2010-21-21.bmp?dl=0
> 
> 73: Andy , KU4XR EM75xr
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From w1tag at charter.net  Sun Oct 24 13:28:25 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:28:25 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG 185.302 kHz
Message-ID: <b0fae5e1-215d-88ec-4e6c-65b188745635@charter.net>

Lowfer TAG from Raymond, ME (FN43sv) is on the air, 185.302 kHz, QRSS60. 
Barring problems, it should be running until early May. The frequency 
should be within 10 milliHertz, and is likely to stay put due to the 
proportional oven-controlled 10 MHz crystal oscillator.

Reports are very welcome.

John, W1TAG

From ka4sey at gmail.com  Sun Oct 24 13:35:36 2021
From: ka4sey at gmail.com (KA4SEY)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:35:36 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG 185.302 kHz
In-Reply-To: <b0fae5e1-215d-88ec-4e6c-65b188745635@charter.net>
Message-ID: <61759969.1c69fb81.fe9c0.352c@mx.google.com>

Thanks for the info John, I hope to get a LW receive antenna up this year and pick up a few lowFERs. I hope to get my transmitter stable and control it with a DDS some time too. Thanks again!73,Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214
-------- Original message --------From: John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net> Date: 10/24/21  1:28 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &, UK) and MedFer bands" <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfer TAG 185.302 kHz Lowfer TAG from Raymond, ME (FN43sv) is on the air, 185.302 kHz, QRSS60. Barring problems, it should be running until early May. The frequency should be within 10 milliHertz, and is likely to stay put due to the proportional oven-controlled 10 MHz crystal oscillator.Reports are very welcome.John, W1TAG______________________________________________________________Lowfer mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/lowferHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Lowfer at mailman.qth.netPost must be less than 50KB total for message plus attachment!This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct 30 12:34:51 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:34:51 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfers WM and EAR
References: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185@sbcglobal.net>

Nice daytime copy of "local" lowfers WM and EAR this morning here in NE 
IL. Copied traces of TAG days ago when it was on 185.297 kHz but nothing 
noticed since. Storm racket was partially to blame but also see a note 
that it has been off the air recently too. Hopefully a power reset will 
get it QRV for tonight. DL7NN has been a regular decode using 
wspr-fst4w, 1800 seconds on 136 kHz but haven't decoded either VK4YB or 
VO1NA for a while on that band.

73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
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From w1tag at charter.net  Sat Oct 30 14:21:47 2021
From: w1tag at charter.net (John Andrews)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:21:47 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Back on the Air
Message-ID: <ae2c724d-7937-6827-e244-0d0515c7dca1@charter.net>

Lowfer TAG got knocked off the air on Thursday, due to a plumber 
flipping circuit breakers. Back on as of noon on Saturday -- signal 
seems down a bit at 130mi, but the wx is lousy.

John, W1TAG


From weazle at hurontel.on.ca  Sat Oct 30 16:03:14 2021
From: weazle at hurontel.on.ca (John Bruce McCreath)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:03:14 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfers WM and EAR
In-Reply-To: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185@sbcglobal.net>
References: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185.ref@sbcglobal.net>
	<697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <3DC244FC-9E2B-430B-8E0F-F0B366C5E58B@hurontel.on.ca>


Hello Garry?.nice to have a report and a screen shot from you.
The Navtex DX lately hasn?t been spectacular, so I might take a
listen on 474.200 kHz. to see if there?s any digital activity.  If my
own beacon doesn?t QRM me, that is!

73, J.B., VE3EAR

LowFER Beacon "EAR"
188.831 kHz. QRSS30
EN93dr



From ka4sey at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 18:20:13 2021
From: ka4sey at gmail.com (KA4SEY)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:20:13 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
Message-ID: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>

Hello Everyone, I made quite the improvement today on my beacon, I got the height of my antenna from 24 feet, which is near what I've always ran, to now at a height of 32 feet. It still not the best but I hope to see an improvement. My antenna current is even higher too! Hopefully this year will be a night, day difference. Reception reports are always welcomed!Thanks!Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214

From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sat Oct 30 19:50:34 2021
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:50:34 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Back on the Air
In-Reply-To: <ae2c724d-7937-6827-e244-0d0515c7dca1@charter.net>
References: <ae2c724d-7937-6827-e244-0d0515c7dca1@charter.net>
Message-ID: <1UZ8WH2pB6.PDnv4bRsPjl@optiplex980-pc>

John

Nice sig at 200 miles ... still uncal'ed and undisciplined.

http://www.w1vd.com/W1TAG.gif

Jay W1VD

----- Original Message -----
From: John Andrews <w1tag at charter.net>
Reply-To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp, UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 10/30/2021 2:21:47 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG Back on the Air
________________________________________________________________________________

Lowfer TAG got knocked off the air on Thursday, due to a plumber 
flipping circuit breakers. Back on as of noon on Saturday -- signal 
seems down a bit at 130mi, but the wx is lousy.

John, W1TAG

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From jrusgrove at comcast.net  Sat Oct 30 19:51:33 2021
From: jrusgrove at comcast.net (jrusgrove at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:51:33 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
In-Reply-To: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
References: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <1UZ8WH3F47.Q5MGhBzYuC8@optiplex980-pc>

Kasey

Did you ever get the variometer installed?

Jay W1VD


----- Original Message -----
From: KA4SEY <ka4sey at gmail.com>
Reply-To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, & UK) and MedFer bands <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 10/30/2021 6:20:13 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
________________________________________________________________________________

Hello Everyone, I made quite the improvement today on my beacon, I got the height of my antenna from 24 feet, which is near what I've always ran, to now at a height of 32 feet. It still not the best but I hope to see an improvement. My antenna current is even higher too! Hopefully this year will be a night, day difference. Reception reports are always welcomed!Thanks!Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214
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From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 30 20:40:52 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:40:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
In-Reply-To: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
References: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <1580538483.2459066.1635640852670@mail.yahoo.com>

KE signal is definitely stronger tonight Buuuuuut; GEO activity stirring the ionosphere and I'm hearing
other signals stronger also. Time will tell, but pretty sure the 8 foot increase in radiator length/height
helped the signal. 73 - Andy , KU4XR EM75xr
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From ka4sey at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 21:40:14 2021
From: ka4sey at gmail.com (KA4SEY)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:40:14 -0400
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
In-Reply-To: <1580538483.2459066.1635640852670@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <617df402.1c69fb81.c7014.c8c5@mx.google.com>

Andy,I'm sure the 8 feet of antenna helped a lot. But it could be conditions too. Thanks for the report! Can't wait for the leaves to be off the trees!73,Kasey EverhartKA4SEY(336) 239-4214
-------- Original message --------From: Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer <lowfer at mailman.qth.net> Date: 10/30/21  8:41 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: lowfer at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade! KE signal is definitely stronger tonight Buuuuuut; GEO activity stirring the ionosphere and I'm hearingother signals stronger also. Time will tell, but pretty sure the 8 foot increase in radiator length/heighthelped the signal. 73 - Andy , KU4XR EM75xr

From k3siw at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct 31 07:41:35 2021
From: k3siw at sbcglobal.net (Garry)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:41:35 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfers WM and EAR
References: <f00b6632-795a-c99c-539f-f7d2b14a1dd0.ref@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <f00b6632-795a-c99c-539f-f7d2b14a1dd0@sbcglobal.net>

Hi J.B.,

Haven't listened to 518 kHz Navtex for awhile so tried it last night. 
Rather disappointing, perhaps the solar flare was impacting propagation 
but some weaker signals might have been covered up by long-winded 
transmissions by several stations. At least no one left their 
transmitter stuck ON after their sessions. Ended up with decoded 
messages from area 4 stations A,E,F,G,H,N,R,U and P and area 12 stations 
Q and W.

73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL


From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Sun Oct 31 08:31:09 2021
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:31:09 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] TAG and WM
In-Reply-To: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2143042177.583006.1634824205261.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<2143042177.583006.1634824205261@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <da7dd2e8-2a2a-3845-b383-7a3db82bf18e@meekfarm.us>

Andy,

Thanks for your report. Indeed signals seem to be getting better. The 
trees are just now starting to turn around here, which is a little later 
than normal.

Thanks for listening.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 10/21/21 8:50 AM, Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer wrote:
> Greetings lowFER's:
> 
> Propagation really cooperated last night. WM signal rose to levels to see the graphical portion of the sequence.
> I started seeing TAG at 9:30 pm EDST and last saw at 6:30 am this morning. The dropbox link below shows the
> best signal for TAG overnight, and just shy of a complete ID. The time shown is local time. Best DX to everyone;
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltmxrhid2eoih7p/TAG%20and%20WM%2010-21-21.bmp?dl=0
> 
> 73: Andy , KU4XR EM75xr
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From n8oou at meekfarm.us  Sun Oct 31 08:36:33 2021
From: n8oou at meekfarm.us (N8OOU)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:36:33 -0500
Subject: [Lowfer] Lowfers WM and EAR
In-Reply-To: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185@sbcglobal.net>
References: <697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185.ref@sbcglobal.net>
	<697d0ca9-caf4-0f15-0393-89ae05a8b185@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <20e5f63a-97f6-0e68-5492-af6b577adee6@meekfarm.us>

Garry,

Local conditions are finally turning toward typical fall. It appears the 
WM signal is improving as the leaves turn from green.

Thanks for listening.

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 10/30/21 11:34 AM, Garry wrote:
> Nice daytime copy of "local" lowfers WM and EAR this morning here in NE 
> IL. Copied traces of TAG days ago when it was on 185.297 kHz but nothing 
> noticed since. Storm racket was partially to blame but also see a note 
> that it has been off the air recently too. Hopefully a power reset will 
> get it QRV for tonight. DL7NN has been a regular decode using 
> wspr-fst4w, 1800 seconds on 136 kHz but haven't decoded either VK4YB or 
> VO1NA for a while on that band.
> 
> 73, Garry, K3SIW, EN52ta, Elgin, IL
> 
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From ku4xr at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 31 08:45:22 2021
From: ku4xr at yahoo.com (Andy - KU4XR)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:45:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Lowfer] LowFER KE, Big Upgrade!
In-Reply-To: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
References: <617dc51f.1c69fb81.64ab9.dce9@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <1997518611.2520045.1635684322131@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi all:

Kasey has truly made big strides on improving his signal. I copied the text I sent him this moring below,
as well as a dropbox link to his signal before sunrise here. I am still seeing wisp's of his signal nearing an
hour past sunrise. 73 and best DX to all:

Good job ! Your improvements are remarkable ! It's starting to perform like a typical lowfer signal does.
Very strong just before local sunrise - fade out right at sunrise - then shows back up a few minutes after
sunrise for a short time. Your signal disappeared 30 minutes after my sunrise. I'm going to monitor thru the
day while I'm at work to see if you show up on groundwave, when I get home late this afternoon, I'll let you
know the outcome. Again - Good Job on the improvements ! Keep it up, it will amaze you.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/62drxyvge14lx3s/KE%20before%20sunrise%2010-31-21.bmp?dl=0

Andy , KU4XR EM75xr

