I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z.
It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really a shame for such a rare one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't have a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! Kelly - N0VD > They were loud on 20 SSB, and I got through fairly quickly with my 3 element > up 60 feet... Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
