No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
The VK9WA operation from Willis Is in November (http://vk9wa.com/) does not include 6m. What a pity. Many 6 ops still need it and although Nov is a bit too early for strong Es, there is certainly a chance for VK, ZL and also TEP to JA and Pacific.
I wonder if they could be persuaded to change their mind? I am sure that some of their radios are 6m capable and that one of us in Nth QLD could supply a 6m antenna.
I will send the coordinator an email and sound them out.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
I wonder if they could be persuaded to change their mind? I am sure that some of their radios are 6m capable and that one of us in Nth QLD could supply a 6m antenna.
I will send the coordinator an email and sound them out.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
Thats a bit of a shame Wayne, certainly a chance to work them in November, I would say that many like me havent yet worked Willis island on 6M
regards Wayne VK4WTN
regards Wayne VK4WTN
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
Would be great if they were to but I doubt any difference to this area unless exceptional conditions
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
It would be worth asking Jared N7SMI he is a relativly new dx'er but very active and with previous dxpediton experiance. i worked him on Marquessas island last year on quite a few bands.
cheers
cheers
cheers
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
I have sent a message to them via their website asking that 6m be included and offering help in finding an antenna they could borrow.
I will post results here.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
I will post results here.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
a reply i got from Jared on the eham forums
Steve -
No plans for 6 meters at this time, but we're considering it.
cheers
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
I have a light weight 3 element 6M yagi if required. They usually depart to Willis from Cairns? So easy to arrange collection.VK4WDM wrote:I have sent a message to them via their website asking that 6m be included and offering help in finding an antenna they could borrow.
I will post results here.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
Paul
vk4apn
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
Hi Paul
Perfect! Yes they are departing from Cairns. We must meet up next time I am up your way.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
Perfect! Yes they are departing from Cairns. We must meet up next time I am up your way.
73
Wayne VK4WDM
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
During the 2008 VK9DWX DX-pedition to Willis Island only one 6 metre contact was made. It was between VK9DWX and Gary VK4ABW in Townsville. How do I know this? I was the operator on Willis. Sadly despite calling CQ for many hours Gary was the only contact I made.
From December 2009 to July 2010 David Burton VK9WBM was based at the BOM station at Willis. He made 74 contacts on 6 metres. I was QSL manager for David and have all his logs.
Lets hope that the magic band will be activated again.
From December 2009 to July 2010 David Burton VK9WBM was based at the BOM station at Willis. He made 74 contacts on 6 metres. I was QSL manager for David and have all his logs.
Lets hope that the magic band will be activated again.
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
G'day Dale
Is there any chance of loading the VK9WBM logs to LOTW.
thanks Brian
VK5BC
Is there any chance of loading the VK9WBM logs to LOTW.
thanks Brian
VK5BC
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
G'day Brian,
I only have the logs on a Excel spread sheet. I don't use LOTW. I could send you the 6 metre logs if you wish. Let me know.
Dale VK4DMC / VK4SIX
I only have the logs on a Excel spread sheet. I don't use LOTW. I could send you the 6 metre logs if you wish. Let me know.
Dale VK4DMC / VK4SIX
Re: No 6m operation from Willis Is in Nov
as stated on their latest press release TX3X will have 6m equipment.
http://www.dx-world.net/tx3x-chesterfie ... tion-2015/
http://www.dx-world.net/tx3x-chesterfie ... tion-2015/
cheers
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG
Steve now known as vk3ktt
QF22GG