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N5MOA

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #60 on: October 31, 2014, 12:10:09 PM »

Worked them on 10m ssb from the mobile while driving home from work @18:12, but I don't think the op got the /m part.

He was calling for NA, and reminded a CT1 that called of that, and informed him he was NIL.

Got home about 18:20, and spent 40 minutes in the 15m RTTY pileup before I got through.

Good luck to all.

73, Tom
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W5RDW

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #61 on: October 31, 2014, 12:34:03 PM »

Anyone have any info on when they will start uploading the log into ClubLog?

I've got them on 20M SSB and 10/15M CW. Would like to rest for a little while and see my call in their log....then hit it again next week, mostly interested in 80M.
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #62 on: October 31, 2014, 12:57:34 PM »

Since I am leaving town for a week starting Weds., I was worried my time would run out before success.  Well, worry no more - my first call to the dxpedition netted me #316.  10 M CW with a tri-bander up 35 feet and 400 watts.  I think being in Florida helped - a lot.

Helps make up for the big fat zero I rang up for the VK9X.

73, and good luck!

Richard, AB4ZT
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #63 on: October 31, 2014, 12:58:10 PM »

Just worked them twice within the last hour on 12m SSB then 10m CW. ATNO for me....#316.
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #64 on: October 31, 2014, 12:58:26 PM »

The website suggests they aren't going to upload during the DXpedition.  Maybe too remote, no reliable satellite phone, who knows?

They say "if you're not sure, work it again".

http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/online-log/
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W5RDW

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #65 on: October 31, 2014, 01:11:32 PM »

The website suggests they aren't going to upload during the DXpedition.  Maybe too remote, no reliable satellite phone, who knows?

They say "if you're not sure, work it again".

http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/online-log/

OK, thanks. I have been spoiled of late with instant gratification as far as DXpedition logs!

I did find this on http://www.dx-world.net/ft4ta-tromelin-2014/

"Log uploads via internet/sat phone on Tromelin made possible by a grant from DX-World.net"

Hope that hold true. I hate to repeat band contacts just to be safe.
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #66 on: October 31, 2014, 01:11:54 PM »

The website suggests they aren't going to upload during the DXpedition.  Maybe too remote, no reliable satellite phone, who knows?

They say "if you're not sure, work it again".

http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/online-log/

That should help keep the pileups big and unruly as folks get 5 or 6 insurance q's for each band and mode!

I heard them a bit on 12m but weak here on the dipole. I'm listening to them now on 30m. This weekend I'm going to dedicate as much time as I can to getting them in the log. Tonight is kinda shot but should have time Sat/Sun. I've been hearing them a lot, so that's a good sign. I suspect within the next couple of days I should get in there.
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #67 on: October 31, 2014, 01:20:02 PM »

Worked them on 10m ssb from the mobile while driving home from work @18:12, but I don't think the op got the /m part.

He was calling for NA, and reminded a CT1 that called of that, and informed him he was NIL.

Got home about 18:20, and spent 40 minutes in the 15m RTTY pileup before I got through.

Good luck to all.

73, Tom
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Hey Tom, I heard that whole Q, including him asking you for a confirmation on the last letter of you suffix.  That's pretty sweet from your mobile.  I had you on the speaker so my wife could hear the FT4 and also heard him reprimand the CT, giving him a geography lesson.  "I was calling NA, you're not in NA!  You're not in the log!"  Good lesson in how to control a pileup.  My wife and I looked at each other and got a good laugh out of that one.
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N5MOA

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #68 on: October 31, 2014, 01:26:08 PM »

The website suggests they aren't going to upload during the DXpedition.  Maybe too remote, no reliable satellite phone, who knows?

They say "if you're not sure, work it again".

http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/online-log/


All I see is this:

"Neither the pilots, nor the QSL Manager will have access to the log during the operation. Useless to drown them under e-mails. In case of doubt, please reiterate the contact."

I read that they will upload, just don't ask for corrections until after they are home.

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N5INP

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #69 on: October 31, 2014, 01:27:06 PM »

Just got up from a nap and tuned into 18.130 to see what luck I'd have. All I hear is DX cops, people telling other people they are morons, tuning up on frequency, and people calling on top of the DX station (which I still have yet to hear). Is this the best Ham radio has to offer?

May be best for my sanity to avoid this mess and move on to the next one.  :-\
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #70 on: October 31, 2014, 01:33:35 PM »

For whatever reason, the pileups on 17 and 12 have stretched from the station's frequency to the upper limits of the band.   This has caused a lot of unintended grief from other operators causing QRM on the DX frequency from those who have been pushed out of those segments. 
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N5MOA

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #71 on: October 31, 2014, 01:35:21 PM »

Hey Tom, I heard that whole Q, including him asking you for a confirmation on the last letter of you suffix.  That's pretty sweet from your mobile.  I had you on the speaker so my wife could hear the FT4 and also heard him reprimand the CT, giving him a geography lesson.  "I was calling NA, you're not in NA!  You're not in the log!"  Good lesson in how to control a pileup.  My wife and I looked at each other and got a good laugh out of that one.


I didn't flip over to see how many were calling on top of me, I suspect a few.  :P

I went into a river bottom in the middle of all that, thought he was going to lose me for a minute there.

Probably have to try again /m, I'm pretty sure he didn't log it as such.

The CT exchange was good for a chuckle, and good to hear a team stick to their guns like that.

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #72 on: October 31, 2014, 01:39:32 PM »

Hi

Yes, DX-World will pay for all sat phone usage on Tromelin. This is mostly for log uploads, but also to relay info to the team.

Not confirmed yet, but first log upload later today. No time given.

They've certainly been making good use of the propagation to NA. At one point all stations working NA with EU et al waiting in the wings. Good first 24hrs for them

GL all

73 Col, MM0NDX
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The website suggests they aren't going to upload during the DXpedition.  Maybe too remote, no reliable satellite phone, who knows?

They say "if you're not sure, work it again".

http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/online-log/

OK, thanks. I have been spoiled of late with instant gratification as far as DXpedition logs!

I did find this on http://www.dx-world.net/ft4ta-tromelin-2014/

"Log uploads via internet/sat phone on Tromelin made possible by a grant from DX-World.net"

Hope that hold true. I hate to repeat band contacts just to be safe.

N5INP

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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #73 on: October 31, 2014, 02:16:11 PM »

Now there's so many people pissed off they are jamming 18.130 with arguments. Unreal.
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RE: FT4TA Tromelin dxpedition
« Reply #74 on: October 31, 2014, 02:36:55 PM »

He went QRX on 18.130 at an S-3 and came back a few minutes later 59+.  Must have been a pirate, but a good op!
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