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Hello from Michel F1src

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Good morning,

Newly registered on this list, i wanted to introduce myself to you. Michel F1src, I have been using hypers for a few years now, first with the 6 cm, now I'm building a 3 cm transverter and I have a 1.2 cm transverter at my disposal since a few weeks. I live in the south of Brittany, Morbihan, on the Atlantic coast.

I rarely contact OMs in the UK and i thought it would be nice to do some testing through the channel.

I can occasionally travel to the north coast of Brittany and even to the Cotentin peninsula, for 6 cm and 1.2 cm tests.

On 6 cm i have 4 W, for the moment without dish (10 dBi source) and for 1.2 cm dish of 30 cm and 300 mW.

I look forward to hearing from you or contacting you on the microwaves.

Sincerely,

73,

Michel

F1SRC http://blog.f1src.org/

PS: Sorry, my english is not great, usually i use an automatic translator to write.
Dave
 

On 28 Jun 2022, at 11:37, Michel - F1src <f1src@...> wrote:

Good morning,

Newly registered on this list, i wanted to introduce myself to you. Michel F1src, I have been using hypers for a few years now, first with the 6 cm, now I'm building a 3 cm transverter and I have a 1.2 cm transverter at my disposal since a few weeks. I live in the south of Brittany,ntact OMs in the UK and i thought it would be nice to do some testing through the channel.

I can occasionally travel to the north coast of Brittany and even to the Cotentin peninsula, for 6 cm and 1.2 cm tests.

On 6 cm i have 4 W, for the moment without dish (10 dBi source) and for 1.2 cm dish of 30 cm and 300 mW.

I look forward to hearing from you or contacting you on the microwaves.

Sincerely,

73,

Michel

F1SRC http://blog.f1src.org/

PS: Sorry, my english is not great, usually i use an automatic translator to write.
Dave
 

Hello Michel,
Thank you very much for your email and info.
The reason why you will have had a problem working stations in the U.K. is that I am about the only station active on 3 cm. In Devon/ Cornwall.
I do have equipment for 6 cm that I am in the process of setting up now. I also have equipment for 1.2 cm that I am also setting up. The best way to alert me is via ON4KST. If I am around I usually sign in with a ‘GM all’ and these days I leave the ON4KST on while I am at the portable site. What is your height above sea level at home?
I can easily contact F6DBI from my portable site.
I will look out for you on ON4KST liaison site.
Good luck and certainly hope to contact you soon.
73
Dave G4GLT.

On 28 Jun 2022, at 12:30, David Newman <davidnewman55@...> wrote:



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On 28 Jun 2022, at 11:37, Michel - F1src <f1src@...> wrote:

Good morning,

Newly registered on this list, i wanted to introduce myself to you. Michel F1src, I have been using hypers for a few years now, first with the 6 cm, now I'm building a 3 cm transverter and I have a 1.2 cm transverter at my disposal since a few weeks. I live in the south of Brittany,ntact OMs in the UK and i thought it would be nice to do some testing through the channel.

I can occasionally travel to the north coast of Brittany and even to the Cotentin peninsula, for 6 cm and 1.2 cm tests.

On 6 cm i have 4 W, for the moment without dish (10 dBi source) and for 1.2 cm dish of 30 cm and 300 mW.

I look forward to hearing from you or contacting you on the microwaves.

Sincerely,

73,

Michel

F1SRC http://blog.f1src.org/

PS: Sorry, my english is not great, usually i use an automatic translator to write.
Dave
 

By the way my portable site is Haytor , Devon, which is IO80DO. I am at 366 metres above sea level.

On 28 Jun 2022, at 12:37, Dave via groups.io <davidnewman55@...> wrote:

Hello Michel,
Thank you very much for your email and info.
The reason why you will have had a problem working stations in the U.K. is that I am about the only station active on 3 cm. In Devon/ Cornwall.
I do have equipment for 6 cm that I am in the process of setting up now. I also have equipment for 1.2 cm that I am also setting up. The best way to alert me is via ON4KST. If I am around I usually sign in with a ‘GM all’ and these days I leave the ON4KST on while I am at the portable site. What is your height above sea level at home?
I can easily contact F6DBI from my portable site.
I will look out for you on ON4KST liaison site.
Good luck and certainly hope to contact you soon.
73
Dave G4GLT.
On 28 Jun 2022, at 12:30, David Newman <davidnewman55@...> wrote:



Sent from my iPhone

On 28 Jun 2022, at 11:37, Michel - F1src <f1src@...> wrote:
Good morning,

Newly registered on this list, i wanted to introduce myself to you. Michel F1src, I have been using hypers for a few years now, first with the 6 cm, now I'm building a 3 cm transverter and I have a 1.2 cm transverter at my disposal since a few weeks. I live in the south of Brittany,ntact OMs in the UK and i thought it would be nice to do some testing through the channel.

I can occasionally travel to the north coast of Brittany and even to the Cotentin peninsula, for 6 cm and 1.2 cm tests.

On 6 cm i have 4 W, for the moment without dish (10 dBi source) and for 1.2 cm dish of 30 cm and 300 mW.

I look forward to hearing from you or contacting you on the microwaves.

Sincerely,

73,

Michel

F1SRC http://blog.f1src.org/

PS: Sorry, my english is not great, usually i use an automatic translator to write.
Ed G3VPF
 

Michel

 

There are two stations active from Dorset on 9, 6 and 3cms. Myself, G3VPF and John, G8IKP. I have worked the Brittany coast on a number of occasions and the old Brittany beacon was a consistent signal in this area. I can go out portable from a number of sites, depending on conditions and would be pleased to work Brittany again.

 

I can be contacted by e-mail (G3VPF@...) or via SHFchat on Zello which is normally running when I am in the shack.

 

Looking forward to working you.

 

Ed G3VPF IO80RQ

 

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From: Michel - F1src
Sent: 28 June 2022 11:37
To: UKMicrowaves@groups.io
Subject: [UKMicrowaves] Hello from Michel F1src

 

Good morning,

Newly registered on this list, i wanted to introduce myself to you.
Michel F1src, I have been using hypers for a few years now, first with
the 6 cm, now I'm building a 3 cm transverter and I have a 1.2 cm
transverter at my disposal since a few weeks. I live in the south of
Brittany, Morbihan, on the Atlantic coast.

I rarely contact OMs in the UK and i thought it would be nice to do some
testing through the channel.

I can occasionally travel to the north coast of Brittany and even to the
  Cotentin peninsula, for 6 cm and 1.2 cm tests.

On 6 cm i have 4 W, for the moment without dish (10 dBi source) and for
1.2 cm dish of 30 cm and 300 mW.

I look forward to hearing from you or contacting you on the microwaves.

Sincerely,

73,

Michel

F1SRC http://blog.f1src.org/

PS: Sorry, my english is not great, usually i use an automatic
translator to write.




 
John G8IKP
 

Hello Michel I am active on all the bands up to 3cm and very soon 1.2cm (24Ghz). If you are planning any activity please post onto the group or sign into SHF Chat on Zello or email G8IKP@...

Welcome the Group.

John G8IKP IO80
Barry Lewis
 

Hi Michel,
If you are interested to try 24GHz across the channel during next week (Tuesday to Thursday 5,6,or 7th July)  I'd be happy to try from the south coast of the UK near Swanage.
I understand the the Cotentin peninsula to be the Cherbourg peninsula and as the shortest path might be best to try first.
Please let me know off reflector barryplewis"at"btinternet.com

Best 73
Barry G4SJH
Michel - F1src <f1src@...>
 

Welcome the Group.
Thank you for your answers, i will be sure to let you know when i go to the north coast of Brittany.

I still have to select the sites, for the moment those i have identified are at sea level.

73,
Dave
 

Hello Michel,
Although it is impossible, your best chance is when there is some tropo is indicated using F5LEN and the Hepburn charts. Best time is usually 0600 - 0730 GMT (Z).
73
Dave G4GLT.

On 2 Jul 2022, at 13:44, Michel - F1src <f1src@...> wrote:


Welcome the Group.
Thank you for your answers, i will be sure to let you know when i go to the north coast of Brittany.

I still have to select the sites, for the moment those i have identified are at sea level.

73,
Dave
 

I meant not impossible!

On 2 Jul 2022, at 13:52, Dave via groups.io <davidnewman55@...> wrote:

Hello Michel,
Although it is impossible, your best chance is when there is some tropo is indicated using F5LEN and the Hepburn charts. Best time is usually 0600 - 0730 GMT (Z).
73
Dave G4GLT.
On 2 Jul 2022, at 13:44, Michel - F1src <f1src@...> wrote:


Welcome the Group.
Thank you for your answers, i will be sure to let you know when i go to the north coast of Brittany.

I still have to select the sites, for the moment those i have identified are at sea level.

73,
Ed G3VPF
 

Michel

 

Sites at sea level can work very well under super-refraction conditions. Have worked cross-Channel on many occasions with very strong signals when conditions are right. From experience, the best chance of super-refraction is April/May but it can occur at any time. I often hear the Le Havre beacon, F1BQ,  via this mode.

 

Ed G3VPF

 

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From: Michel - F1src
Sent: 02 July 2022 13:44
To: UKMicrowaves@groups.io
Subject: Re: [UKMicrowaves] Hello from Michel F1src

 


> Welcome the Group.

Thank you for your answers, i will be sure to let you know when i go to
the north coast of Brittany.

I still have to select the sites, for the moment those i have identified
are at sea level.

73,




 

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