Low-frequency experimenters seek reports, crossband skeds

The next round of LF transpacific testing between ZM2E, Quartz Hill, New Zealand, and VA7LF, S Pender Island, British Columbia, will take place April 3, 4 and 5. Testing will begin shortly after sunset at VA7LF (approximately 0630 UTC) and will continue until sunrise (approximately 1400 UTC). The frequency will be 137.7890/137.7886 kHz (0.4 Hz shift) using FSK90. Following a schedule with VA7LF, ZM2E will continue with R6L until sunrise in New Zealand. Reception reports via the reflectors are encouraged, and the VA7LF site will be Internet equipped. "If we are able to get things set up smoothly, we may be on the air for testing on Sunday night, April 2," said Steve McDonald, VE7SL. "Since we will be at our maximum ERP limit, we hope to have some time available to attempt some crossband HF-LF CW-CW QSOs or QRSS-CW contacts in our early evening hours (0300-0600 UTC)." Interested stations should contact McDonald via e-mail.

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