UPDATE by 9N7AA
Back to the country as of 16th January and enjoying good conditions on 12 & 10 meters. The local QRM is bearable higher in the spectrum, while it’s getting worse and worse on 17m and below.
Antenna for 80 & 160 has been removed. While I could easily reach EU with very decent signal, only a single QSO was made on 160 and a few more on 80. Local interference prevents any meaningful activity on lower bands. For the fall, the plan is to activate a QTH within the Kathmandu valley, but away from populated areas, covering 160-40m. I have identified a couple of good locations which should not suffer so badly from QRM, as is the case in the city. Till then, will continue to operate higher bands, while also preparing some extra RX stuff for this year’s 6m season.
Hi Bob,
it was so nice to be able to work you in CQWWCW contest,
I know we spoke about a Sked for CW, so I am happy about being able to work each other,
hope to see you soon again on the bands,
hope you have very Happy New Year in 2023,
73 till next time
Mark 9Z4Y
I am considering doing a vacation style operation from Kathmandu next fall, and wanted to know where you are staying and operating from.
I ask because I am trying to find a ham-friendly location when I do my operating from there.
Thanks,
Terry Martin
K1Fi
Hello Robert aka 9N7AA.
T U for our qso´s on different band(s). Even I use 100 watt and inverted W3DZZ I have worked u on 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres, I never heard 9N7AA on 20 metres.
Years ago I worked another opr. on 9N7AA on 30 metres.
My respect for ur good calm CW and u show patience.
C U on 20 or 40, may be on 80 metres.
VY 73 de
Vagn//OZ1OXQ
Many many TNX for confirming ATNO Robert– 9N !! Great to log you on 15m CW just past 1200z March 29 when SFI index hit 150. Amazingly, you worked 3 of us Rhode Island stations in a row — spotlight propagation indeed, with a bit of luck! Much appreciate your FB op skills and dedication to DXing. VY 73, TU & best DX! Bill W1WBB
TNX for 9N QSO/confirmation Robert as ATNO for me [just 100w & Hexbeam up 10m high here]! Great CW sigs from you on 15m just after 1200z March 29 when SFI index hit 150. Amazing that you worked 3 of us in a row from little Rhode Island, all of us within 15 km of each other (spotlight propagation?!)!! Your op skills and DX dedication, esp. on this difficult path path (9N to W1) is MUCH appreciated! Best DX, TU & VY 73, Bill W1WBB
Will hope to work you someday on CW for ATNO DXCC Robert from NA here in RI with my Hexbeam & 100 watts…likely with K-index near zero and solar flux up high on 15m, 17m or 20m! Many TNX for all the ST2AR QSOs from years ago. VY 73, Bill W1WBB