BI4AZZ In a post titled "Does anyone use the Shanghai repeater?", I saw comments saying that frequency 145.1 is very busy, and that I haven't been able to make contact with anyone during any time slot, even though I've tried many times. What time and location would be best for making contact?
y010204025 BI4AZZ Choose a location that's higher up, as this might improve your chances of receiving signals. Also, consider using a frequency band that is commonly used by amateur radio enthusiasts; you may find more people using it.
Liridice This year, when I went to Shanghai for National Day, I only brought a single HH518 short antenna. It was definitely an oversight. From the 17th floor near Fuzhou Square, I could hear it, but I couldn't transmit using a 5W handheld radio.
BH4GRM Liridice The original UVK6 antenna, located in the central building of Shanghai, transmits signals that can reach very far distances after reflecting off the glass facade.
Liridice BH4GRM That's right, the friendly station I heard was indeed located in the center of Shanghai, and it was about 7 km away. They were using a handheld radio with its original antenna for transmission.
BH4GRM Liridice The glass curtain wall provides excellent signal reflection, enabling stable communication with the ground in Songjiang.
zorro145 Due to the dense urban environment, V-band signal propagation is difficult in cities, and Shanghai is particularly challenging due to tall buildings that obstruct the signal. Direct frequency communication over long distances is difficult unless you have a very high antenna or are located in a specific location. Try using a repeater; if it works, you can likely communicate with many more HAMs than you could through direct frequency.
BA4TAY BI4AZZ It's probably around 20 kilometers, and I don't think a direct connection is possible.😓