Moonbounce

Moonbounce congregated on 145.950 and spoke to each other on QRP which prevented ordinary mortals from hearing them.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

SV1OE then explained the very strict procedure which must be adhered to for Moonbounce schedules.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

QSO I arranged schedules for Moonbounce with two stations in Sweden.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

Up to the end of 1988 the only Greek amateur who had positively authenticated Moonbounce contacts was Costas Georgiou SV1OE.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

I was hoping to make some Moonbounce contacts, but at that time it was very difficult to construct low noise preamplifiers.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

In 1982 Costas had been trying for three years, without success, to hear his own signal via Moonbounce.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

Norman: "I understand that Costas Georgiou SV1OE is the only Greek amateur who has had successful QSOs via Moonbounce."

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

Using a 50Hz audio filter (which is essential for Moonbounce) it is very easy to miss the weak signals.

The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view Norman F. Joly

For those of you interested in Moonbounce, google "eme moonbounce".

Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

For those of you interested in Moonbounce, google "eme moonbounce".

Medlogs - Recent stories 2010