tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post7551027055473960247..comments2020-01-09T20:28:42.510-09:00Comments on My VFO Adventures From BP53 to FN42 : A Bittersweet & Warming WeekendKL8DXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200585132950073517noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-70361884382204027732011-02-07T07:22:46.146-09:002011-02-07T07:22:46.146-09:00VE3WDM - I worked midnights for years when we live...VE3WDM - I worked midnights for years when we lived back east so I guess I adjusted to the light issue without any problems. The cold, dry air was a different story. Winters can sure be extreme and even though I had experienced cold temperatures, they were nothing like we get here. With that said, I guess we just dress warmer and spend a bit less time outdoors which makes for a great excuse to play radio for the winter :0) You're right, the AU is amazing and I am still just as taken back with viewing them as I was the very first day I saw them lights dancing directly overhead. I do feel very lucky to live and play here!KL8DXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200585132950073517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-80317442853192823822011-02-07T07:18:38.937-09:002011-02-07T07:18:38.937-09:00Paul, thanks! I took several photos and this was o...Paul, thanks! I took several photos and this was only one as you can see my 6 meter beam in the foreground. The was the best display I have seen in ages. Just glad the weather cooperated and it was warm and clear!KL8DXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200585132950073517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-24567578327090996932011-02-07T07:17:05.286-09:002011-02-07T07:17:05.286-09:00Julian, I had 6 meters up and running but I have w...Julian, I had 6 meters up and running but I have worked maybe only one 6 meter AU contact. Maybe it's hard for me to bounce off of it due to being in the middle of it? I worked lots of 2, 432, and 6 meter AU when we lived in Ohio. I miss it actually. I hope you get to see the AU, too! Breathtaking for sure!KL8DXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200585132950073517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-18983529122544324402011-02-07T02:39:59.743-09:002011-02-07T02:39:59.743-09:00The 24 hours of darkness or day light for that mat...The 24 hours of darkness or day light for that matter would take some getting used to for sure. As for the winter and darkness to boot not to keen on that for sure. I have seen many documentaries on Alaska and it is a very beautiful state for sure. Just once about 6 years ago we experienced northern lights and it was amazing.VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-51341325815925765132011-02-06T22:10:31.397-09:002011-02-06T22:10:31.397-09:00Wow, what a nice sight. I never have seen Aurora h...Wow, what a nice sight. I never have seen Aurora here. It must be wonderful. 73 PaulPaul Stam PAØKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472039726489965017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489942416795414473.post-19732085265893371682011-02-06T13:46:31.504-09:002011-02-06T13:46:31.504-09:00I don't think I could take your winters - I fi...I don't think I could take your winters - I find our gloomy northern English winters bad enough - but that aurora picture is beautiful. If I was there I guess I'd try to bounce some 144MHz signals off it. I hope to see the Northern Lights myself some day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984840704237681015noreply@blogger.com