[Lf] QSO made - Canada on 136

[Andre' Kesteloot]

Mitch Powell wrote:

> Good day:
> Poor to medium conditions, but at 1400 GMT - July 22, VA3LK and VE3OT
> accomplished first 2-way QSO on 136 kHz - a first in Canada.
> The distance was 431 kM (268 miles). Method was with QRSS,
> using the sweep second hand to count the dots and dashes !
>
> VA3LK - using IRF540 final ( 18V @ 4A) and with 270 ft tower.
> VE3OT - G0MRF rig (at 200 watts) 50 foot marconi with 80 ft tophat.
>
> VA3LK 44:40N 76:25W  and  VE3OT 43N 81:15W (London, ON)
>
> Great relief to finally make it, and makes all efforts worthwhile. Will
> progress now to improving antennas and "tweaking" the systems.
>
> Many thanks to all who advised, consulted and encouraged us with
> this project. Larry is away for a few days holiday now and asked that I
> generate this notice.
>
> 73
> Mitch   VE3OT