40

[K5IIA]

7.285 last night had a nice round table with mike wn3b, and mike kd8cvy. also talked to k0ara for a short time. then robert w0vmc jumped in and helped me figure out a hum that i had that wn3b had brought up. ended up being a problem with my vfo.

then this evening jeff w2nbc answered brands ws4b cq and i joined in with them. really nice 45 min or so round table.

really nice signals on 40m and a nice lack of broadcast stations. the band was still in great shape when i signed off at 10:30pm central time.

hope to hear some more stations 73

[W2VW]

WS4B
W3SCC
KA8EDE
VE6PG
W2VW

All on 7285 within the last 45 minutes.

Broadcaster JUST fired up 00:55 GMT.

Still some AM on 7290 01:05.

[K5IIA]

yep i could hear you guys qso while we were fixing dinner. very nice signals and was able to hear all stations, and then the bc station fired up.  i will be on tomorow evening also. was alot of fun.

[WS4B]

It appears for whatever reason that Radio China International now goes QRT at 23:00 GMT on 7285. That now leaves an open area for us AMers to take advantage of this free space between 7280 to 7290 for a few hours. Ill be there frequently around that time here in Florida hoping to initiate 40 meter evening AM activity. I'm in a coffin corner here geographically, but hopefully as word spreads 7285 can simulate activity similar to 3885 this spring.

[VE3LYX]

I read the mail but my rock wouldnt wiggle down to --85. Anytime you are in at -90 though I will give it a shot. I have started making a VFO Might take awhile though.
I also have a QRP rig. I tried it out yesterday afternoon. Could hear them say someone is tuning up near frequency but I guess it wasnt strong enuf. I did a modulator mod to it yesteday and modulation is now stronger and clearer. I will try it though if I hear anyone one when I am in the downstairs shack. Who knows. Sometimes it works if conditions are good. So if you hear a p-s-w-k signal tis not just someone trying to QRM . Tis  probably me. 12SL7 osc /modulator driving a 50L6 screen modulated powered by a carbon mic electro/mech circuit. (Like telephones used to use) This AM has rejeuvenated my interest in the hobby. Thanks to those who are keeping it alive.
Don Ve3LYX

[W2VW]

It appears for whatever reason that Radio China International now goes QRT at 23:00 GMT on 7285. That now leaves an open area for us AMers to take advantage of this free space between 7280 to 7290 for a few hours. Ill be there frequently around that time here in Florida hoping to initiate 40 meter evening AM activity. I'm in a coffin corner here geographically, but hopefully as word spreads 7285 can simulate activity similar to 3885 this spring.

Brad, you had plenty of signal here in NJ but i have a nasty TV noise right on 7285. I can even hear the scene changes.

Using pretty much the same antenna configuration from back in the 40 evening AM coast to coast action. No more BC-610 to BC-610 activity anymore though.

[K5IIA]

Wn3b
N8xpk
K5uj *biggest signal award*!
W0vmc
Aa9aa
K9act
Ve6pg
W1vd
Kb1lfs
K0eoo
Ke3sx
Kb1nfs

wf0n was a little late but he made it to.

All within a 2 hour window and I think I missed a few.

7.290 was the general flavor tonight.

[Ralph W3GL]

40 meters, now calling CQ on 7295 ( At the moment a clear channel...)


Edit: 6:3opm   -   WN3B and WB2LOI in QSO at the moment...

[K5IIA]

Are you working mike? I heard you guys but had to go to town. I will be back in a few.

[WS4B]

Calling CQ now on 7285

[ve6pg]

..hrd you calling..b'caster on freq..wa3wmi calling now..(7:35)

..tim..

..sk..

[Ralph W3GL]

My noise level is S-3 right now and I'm hearing several W1'S just in the noise...

Geez, noon time activity!