[600MRG] RX at XSH/20

[Rudy Severns]

Hello all,
WSPR reception was pretty good last night.  I've been seeing WH2XGP 24/7 for 
the past several days despite severe TS noise in the evenings.  Even at 
mid-day his S/N has been -14 dB or so.  Close to CW QSO level!  Last night I 
decoded XXM from about 0400Z until 1130Z which I suspect is close to his 
sunrise.  He peaked at S/N of -21 dB around 1000Z.  XIQ started to decode at 
about 0700Z and lasted until about 1130Z like XXM.  XIQ also peaked at about 
1000Z at -24 dB.  This summer has shown some really interesting 
possibilities despite the relatively high solar activity and  short nights. 
I'm sure this winter will be fun.

Our series of thunder storms seem to have passed so I'll probably be back on 
WSPR tonight.  I've been comparing three rx antennas:  a 30' vertical probe 
with an amplifier, a terminated loop and a BOG.  The BOG is far and away the 
more effective for killing my local noise.  The Loop is ok but the vertical 
is a waste of time but keep in mind my problem is severe power line noise 
from sources in the near-field of my antennas.  So you need to be a bit 
careful about drawing conclusions from my experience.  My neighbors have be 
very nice and I will be able to extend my BOG another 450' across their 
pastures.  Right now the BOG is only 450' or so. While a BOG that short 
seems to be very good at rejecting the local noise, it's far-field pattern 
is nothing special.  Doubling the length should help.

73, Rudy