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Saturday 22 November 2008
Maria Island Yacht Race 2008
Thought I would see if I could hear the Maria Island Yacht Race This year (http://tashost.com.au/maria_island/index.php). And after finding out that the race primary HF frequency was 2524 khz for all HF traffic, I wasn't confident of getting good reception.
Well after now hearing and recording the 2235 and 0535 sked's, its been tough. I definitely would prefer a primary HF frequency a little higher but hey still a worth the hunt, especially using the ICOM R75 DSP to block / filter the lightening Static Dump and RFI interference from near by sources.
The biggest disappointment was that I was able to hear Hobart Race Control/Check on about 75% copy Readability 3/5. However none of the yacht used HF to relay their position, instead utilised VHF ch81.
Here are the Skeds:
20081121 2235 - (Listen Here)
20081122 0535 - (Listen Here)
20081122 1135 - Nothing Heard (didn't expect to hear 2MHz during the day form hear)
20081122 1635 - Local severe QRM blanket whole HF spectrum S9+
20081122 2235 - A lot of yachts already crossed the line and a few retired, so a couple of position reports. Listen Here.
20081122 0535 - Final sked - Gives weather forecase and attempts to call 3 yachts. 2 do not respond. Listen Here.
Regards
Mark
Well after now hearing and recording the 2235 and 0535 sked's, its been tough. I definitely would prefer a primary HF frequency a little higher but hey still a worth the hunt, especially using the ICOM R75 DSP to block / filter the lightening Static Dump and RFI interference from near by sources.
The biggest disappointment was that I was able to hear Hobart Race Control/Check on about 75% copy Readability 3/5. However none of the yacht used HF to relay their position, instead utilised VHF ch81.
Here are the Skeds:
20081121 2235 - (Listen Here)
20081122 0535 - (Listen Here)
20081122 1135 - Nothing Heard (didn't expect to hear 2MHz during the day form hear)
20081122 1635 - Local severe QRM blanket whole HF spectrum S9+
20081122 2235 - A lot of yachts already crossed the line and a few retired, so a couple of position reports. Listen Here.
20081122 0535 - Final sked - Gives weather forecase and attempts to call 3 yachts. 2 do not respond. Listen Here.
Regards
Mark
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