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Call Sign : 31-CT-014 Posts : 4 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-12-21 QTH or Location : Sintra Equipment Used : President Lincoln
Subject: Dx portugal Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:53 pm
Hi, I'm 31-CT-014 hailing from Lisbon. Has anyone got to contact someone from Portugal via dx?
My rig is a president Lincoln. Antenna is a dipole.
What are the channels and frequencies used? The channels in Portugal differ somewhat
Thanks
StevieG Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-3239 , Jolly Roger 272, 26-TG-987 , 26-RB-060 , 26-CO-3239 Posts : 2522 Times Thanked : 120 Join date : 2019-09-30 QTH or Location : SW London Equipment Used : Icom IC 7610, Stryker sr955hpc, Colt Excalibur SSB, President GrantII JacksonII McKinley EU, CRTSS6900N,CRTSS9900, KPO DX5000 Plus, Cobra 148 GTL-DX MK2, Cobra 2000 GTL, Zetagi B550p, Bremi BRL200, RM KL200P, KL203P, KL703, Sirio 4000, Sirio 3000 Bull, Stryker SR-A10, Antron99 Fire up , Hawkins Thunderbolt SSD58+ , Sirio 827, Heil pro micro headset, KPO NM532-KPO NM452- Astatic 575M6 Astatic D104 Silver Eagle, Delta M2 , UR6QW 8 Band eq, Uniden and AOR scanner Age : 62
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Wed Dec 25, 2019 5:43 pm
Hi Jorge, Merry Christmas, I would suggest 27.555 usb (International calling frequency) would be a good place to start. Over the years have worked many stations in Portugal when the propagation is peaking. 73s Steve.
26TC62 Senior contributor
Call Sign : 26TC62, 26CT2817 Posts : 141 Times Thanked : 29 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Portsmouth Equipment Used : Yaesu 891, 10m pole, wire 5/8, T2LT
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Thu Dec 26, 2019 6:56 pm
I often hear and speak to 31HMS, Humberto - he's on the Algarve coast - one of the most regular operators.
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ranger 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26CT140/26TM140 Posts : 149 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Essex
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:36 pm
Also Mr Miguel active from 31 Div, (Miguel 31-TM-001 Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal)
Keep listening T5, once conditions open a little more to EU, 31 Div to most of Europe is possible.
A small beam pointing SW should get you into 3 Div without any issues.
Is your dipole vertical or horizontal mounted???
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belkadog New Member
Call Sign : 31-CT-014 Posts : 4 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-12-21 QTH or Location : Sintra Equipment Used : President Lincoln
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:41 pm
my dipole is horizontal
ranger 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26CT140/26TM140 Posts : 149 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Essex
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:59 pm
Horizontal really good for the long distance DX,
but if its Europe & the UK try a vertical antenna for best results,
ranger 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26CT140/26TM140 Posts : 149 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Essex
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:29 pm
"Belkadog"
Any luck with contacts into the Uk?
I have had some recent contacts into Portugal so its quite possible even with these poor conditions.
Froghop New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3437 Posts : 10 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-04-07 QTH or Location : Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire Equipment Used : President Grant 2 CB
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:26 pm
Hi
I had a contact with Portugal a 31 station in Oporto but I lost contact after the first over... I managed to hear a report of 5/5 and good audio but was unable to hear any other information. This was a shame as it was my first ever contact on CB... So to answer your question...yes it is possible to contact Portugal... Moments before my contact... a UK station run by Harry... was successful with a contact in Lisbon...
A very exciting time for me personally. All the best
Froghop
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4169 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:54 am
There was a bit of propagation yesterday late afternoon into the early evening. A lot of QSB so your experience is understandable.
The E-Skip season is upon us so keep trying it will get better in the coming weeks.
73's Gary.
Froghop New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3437 Posts : 10 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-04-07 QTH or Location : Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire Equipment Used : President Grant 2 CB
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:06 am
Thank you for the encouragement. . Very much appreciated. Are there many UK stations active d X e r s. It would be good to know of their experiences. 73's
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4169 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:08 pm
You're more than welcome.
Yes there are many UK DX stations. When the E-skip season is underway you'll see them all come out to play!!
73's Gary.
Northern Crusader Major contributor
Call Sign : M0GVZ / 26CT1760 Posts : 530 Times Thanked : 35 Join date : 2019-11-13 QTH or Location : IO94SA Equipment Used : Icom 7300, TS480, President McKinley, Albrecht AE6110, CRT Mike Age : 53
Subject: Re: Dx portugal Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:43 pm
There was propogation today too. Heard a few Spanish stations on the 10m amateur band.
Yesterday at 11:23 pm by Mr T
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