Bob W6CYX has metaphored the OTH radar for a war drum. That radar is believed to come from the south eastern part of China. It covers almost all of CW portion on 40m all day long. A source says it is a harmonic of 1.8MHz. Anyway, very noisy. It makes me give up operating radio in the evening. It could have been very quiet on 40m. I could have enjoyed nice QSOs with all over the world in our evening hours. I surely miss the good path to the western Eu at this time in a year.
Bob's comparison of it to a forerunner of a war is quite correct. Very meaningful. When there is more strain in the eastern Asia, they would run more radar. It might be related with the increased tension by chinese new ADIZ at present. We could do little for this problem. A friend of mine in the US has sent a claim on this OTH to a Chinese consulate there. I have enjoyed his idea and have approved him for that at that time. But I don't think the fanatic military would stop the radar owing to such complaints.
Why on the amateur band? No one knows that. It could be a military demonstration to hams in the world. I don't understand why the military officials in China realize such a demonstration of their power makes much antipathy among hams. Is the radar effective against stealth planes? Isn't is a technology in the last century?
Drew VK3XU used to collect reception information for this radar on the amaeur bands from various parts of the world. From what direction and how strong etc? He told me he and the group would report on it to IARU. This invasion to the ham bands is illegal if it is from China, one of the IARU members. I believe all we could do is working on through such an international organization as IARU.
I hope this drum would be calmed down very soon.
Hello Shin,
ReplyDeleteYes those radars are very annoying and they seem to be on more than one band including 10 Mhz. As you probably know, I have received my number, #2032. I am really looking forward to another QSO with you before the end of this month. The bands have been unsteady the last few days. No JA's heard here but conditions will probably improve.
I hope to hear you soon!
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Dennis W0JX
Congratulations to you on becoming a member, Dennis. I really hope to have many more QSOs from now on. 161
DeleteShin
Shin, Thank you for your post. Let all of us hope that the noise of the "drums of war" can be quieted down and the return of peace will come quickly.
ReplyDeleteBob,
DeleteThey have stopped that radar tonight so far. Have they monitored you telling about the drum of a war?
Shin