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  • 4L5A
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    VP6D News 26 October 2018
    We made an error in yesterday's report.

    - DXA does catch up after a network outage, DXA is reflecting the N1MM log. There still may be some FT8 contacts that didn't get uploaded, this is work in progress.

    -We are close to 60,000 QSOs, another log update in a few hours, when we should have a better count.

    - At least 6 more full days of operation planned.

    - Last night VP6D made the first ever 6 meter EME contacts from Ducie Island. 5 contacts are in the log EME, we'll try again tonight.

    - Based on over the air comments, we are being told a lot of ATNOs were made.

    More to follow when the team provides their morning update.

    Team Ducie 2018

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  • 4L5A
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    Message from VP6D Team on DXA

    2018-10-25 17:00:11Z: Sun is out on Ducie Island today, Thursday. We are drying out after a deluge and high winds yesterday. The weather knocked out our wireless link across the island for a while which was why some CW and RTTY QSOs were not appearing in DXA. These will not show up if you search DXA, but you can check at the VP6D website where we upload full logs one or more times a day.

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  • 4L5A
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    Hi Andrius!
    You know its difficult to give advise in that situation
    They asking to be patience and wait for log
    I know there are many other people work them on the same time UA4CC, UA4CR, UX1UA, RD3AW, KC8P, IZ8DDL ......
    No one of them in the log
    I dont know what to do I think if QSOs will not appear today you need to try to work them again.
    There is no word from team that there is problem with particular 160m log and we know Top Band is most difficult for Europe
    Lets hope QSOs will be in log today when they will refresh log

  • LY7Z
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    Thanks info Al. Do I need to contact them again for one more QSO on 160? They are crying about too many dupes... I do not like make dupe QSO's. But seems I will need to do that again till I'l be in the log...

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  • 4L5A
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    VP6D News 25 October 2018
    The rain stopped and our tents and clothes are drying off.
    Important Request:
    We know Ducie is an ATNO for many DXers.
    However, we are seeing far too many dupes. People are working us and a few minutes later working us again, the ops are getting a bit frustrated.
    DXA availability depends on 2 Ducie Island networks that are subject to intermittent outage. If either network drops out DXA does not do a refresh to pick up missing calls.
    Please check the VP6D log at: pdxg.net before duping us on the same band / mode. We really need your help with this request. We have at least 7 more days on the island.
    VP6D will be operating the contest during CQWW SSB, good luck in the contest.
    All stations are operational, all antennas are in good condition.
    Thanks for your help.
    Team Ducie 2018

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  • 4L5A
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    There was a note that states some contacts did not get uploaded due to the network being taken out due to rain, wind, and storm conditions.
    There is number of QSOs not appear in log also missed after 03z

  • LY7Z
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    25 Oct 2018 02:40z real VP6D operation on 160m? somehow QSO not shows on logsearch.
    Any info about pirate operation this time on 160m? Anybody else missed their QSo 25 Oct ~02:40-03:00z?

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  • 4L5A
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    VP6D News 2018-10-24 23:08:59Z:

    We are working on an issue with our on-island network. Currently, CW QSOs may not be appearing on DXA. We're working on it!

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  • 4L5A
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    VP6D News 23 October 2018
    - It's been raining, we're waterlogged. In 24 hours we expect a significant storm to pass through, with heavy rainfall and up to 25 knot winds with potential for stronger gusts.

    - We had some problems with the BGANs dropping off the satellite which is why DXA has occasionally not been updating in real time. We presume this is due to the WX and wet foliage. We moved both BGANs into the HQ tent, they seem to be performing better.

    - We worked on the log this morning, over 27,000 Qs, 9,900 unique calls, 4,000 FT8 Qs, 141 DXCC entities.

    - We know some FT8 Qs are not in the log yet, working that problem.

    - FT8 odd/even resolved (we think), Control Key conflict between programs.

    - Pileups continue to be energetic and reasonably well behaved. One request on SSB, please do not call over the station we're working.

    - The team is doing their best to get you in the log.

    - Trying to get the EME antenna assembled before the WX moves in.

    - Keep the pilot reports coming in.

    Team Ducie 2018

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  • 4L5A
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    A slight glitch with software speaking to each other.

    There is an issue with FT-8 & DXA meshing the QSOs as they are logged. There are no lost FT-8 QSO's that we can determine. We are successfully uploading ALL QSO's. Check for your QSO via our logsearch, be mindful of the last upload time that is clearly visible: www.vp6d.com/index.php/logsearch-oqrs

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