So. Due to the fact we lost some videos in a camera crash we are again out and about with the antennas and will make new videos. So expect to see the Virginia and also a couple of others that were lost popping up here and on the you tube channel now and in the near future. So bear with me as I need to collect some antennas again for test, loan others and once more will try and make something with them.
Location was Obudai Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haj%C3%B3gy%C3%A1ri_Island)
Radio: FT450D, 30-40w, DG1OGW Mike, Sirio Performer / Turbo 5000 5/8 Magnetic
Above is Jarek 161AT080 who makes the excellent Skypper and Bambi antenna. Roughly I guess the distance between us something like 311km so was really a pleasure from another island to speak to Jarek. A friend of mine since the start of time.
Above is Mr Sam, 43CAR010 worked with 30w and Performer antenna. His location was South Australia
So the score, what countries were worked on the Sirio are as follows:
Hungary, Poland, Finland, Italy, France, Denmark, Wales, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil, Jan Mayern Island
Best of all was a 35 minute QSO with 211 / 198AW002/MM Carl located around Jan Mayern Island. Part of the QSO is recorded and was a super contact. He peaked 59+10 and from my side a 5/5 – 5/7 was achieved again with the 30w so not any issues there at all. Not since Per, 211AT I think this place has never ever been heard.
Performer? Worked for me? You bet it did….