SSB Radio Check Today

The Pacific Cup boats Valis and California Girl setup a radio check network today.  While I was able to talk to Valis, a couple miles away off Angel Island, I could not make out California Girl in Oregon.  I did hear other boats outside the Gate and in Richmond.  Blue Moon called, presumably from Sausalito, but I could only hear half of the conversation.

This always make me wonder if it is one of our radios or just the propagation.  I have never talked to a boat on the SSB that is so close.

Thanks to Valis (WDB2898) for setting this up.