How ZR1DGW was received here today, the winter solstice, on 28MHz WSPR.
DX Atlas plot shows situation at peak propagation (12:48UTC).
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@db8ts Thanks, Tobias. That does sound rather typical of many Chinese products. The overloading is perhaps more serious an issue in general, so I will certainly be less likely to buy one.
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@ON4CDJ Good luck! Yes, it gets good support from the Swedish state. But I wonder what would happen if the drive motor windings burned up, or the bearing system suffered a problem.
I suspect the biggest problem is the one in plain sight every transmission: the operators are so old, with no younger people apparently coming on board.
I probably worry too much. Or do I? 😂
@ON4CDJ We will do it for you! In some ways, we often wonder why, when it is much the same as the last time. But there's the clue: soon enough, it will be 'the last time'...
@g7kse Yes, I'll be out in the dark woods, in a pop-up tent if it's a bit rough. All packed-up and back home in time for breakfast!