SOUTH SUDAN 2011
We'll be active from 6 to 160 meters (include WARC bands) in CW, SSB and RTTY with at least 5 stations at the same time in different bands and modes.
EQUIPMENT
| TX / RX |
Amplifiers |
Antennas |
Others |
| 1 x IC-7000 |
2 x Acom 1010 |
2 x Hexbeam |
Laptops with Wintest |
| 2 x IC-7200 |
Others Amplifiers |
2 x Spiderbeam |
Heil headset |
| 3 x K3 |
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1 x 50Mhz Yagi |
CW keys |
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Vertical wire for 30M |
RTTY interface |
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Vertical wire for 40M |
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Vertical wire for 80M |
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Sloper for 160M |
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BAND PLANS
| BAND |
CW |
SSB |
RTTY |
| 6M |
50.105 |
50.115 |
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| 10M |
28.024 |
28.495 |
28.080 |
| 12M |
24.894 |
24.945 |
24.921 |
| 15M |
21.024 |
21.295 |
21.080 |
| 17M |
18.074 |
18.145 |
18.100 |
| 20M |
14.024 |
14.145 |
14.080 |
| 30M |
10.104 |
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10.140 |
| 40M |
7.004 |
7.065 / 7.160 |
7.035 |
| 80M |
3.524 |
3.780 |
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| 160M |
1.824 |
1.845 |
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50 MHz information and operating tips
* The 6 metre band will be included in this operation. Although the dates are not at the very peak of the Sporadic E season we think it is worthwhile making the effort, in spite of the long distance to Europe, Asia and North America.
* We will use a 7 element Yagi plus a kW. A second beam may be used for monitoring purposes.
* We plan to use the frequency 50.105 for CW and 50.115 for SSB, although it may be changed, depending on local noise/birdies. Split operation will be used when needed.
* The main mode will be CW. If band conditions permit, SSB will be used to gain a higher QSO rate. Please do not ask for mode changing.
* Please avoid QSO duplication, give others a chance. Logs will be uploaded twice a day to our website.
* Whenever it's possible, and while the band appears closed, the station will be beaconing on the same frequency. If you hear it, feel free to send a text (SMS) saying your grid locator and report only. Our phone number is +249 955854473.
* Our Grid Locator is KJ54TU. Please, DO NOT send your locator, it is not needed and we won't log it anyway, it wastes precious time.