11/22/2005 | WJ7L & WA7GIE Our first try at 10 GHz narrowband DX was a thrill. 330 kM. Dave Williams, WA7GIE, Ron Jones, K7RJ and myself, Dale, WJ7L, went to Nelson Peak, near Salt lake City, UT at 9,359'. Ron is still in construction of his transverter, but shared the moment with us. We worked Robin, WA6CDR, who was Brian Head, UT at 11,307'. Robin had about 5W and a 2M dish. Dave had 2W and 22" dish working SSB. I had half a watt and a 17 dB horn running CW, though copied Robins SSB QSO with Dave just fine. The shouts of joy were heard almost as far...
This is fun! Thanks, Robin for being there. Microwave activity in Northern Utah has only been in a growth mode for about 3 years, but 7 folks now have 2W narrowband added to their Gunnplexor gear. We watch experienced hands from some parts of the country, knowing we have a long way to go. We would love to climb a mountain and aim your way from a new grid... -- WJ7L