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Posted: 10/18/2023 8:47:18 PM EDT
[#1]
Any idea what mode was up from us on 2000?
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Posted: 10/18/2023 8:54:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Any idea what mode was up from us on 2000? Not sure, it looked narrower to me. Maybe MFK8 or one of the narrower Olivia/Contestia modes? I tried to search for the net he mentioned but didn't find anything definitive. |
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Posted: 10/18/2023 8:57:08 PM EDT
[#3]
I tried different modes in the 250 range but wasn't able to decode anything. I'm deficient in recognizing modes on a waterfall.
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Posted: 10/18/2023 8:57:11 PM EDT
[#4]
I was at work today so I couldn't check in. I'll be around next week
as I finally got another antenna up. Just made contact with PPO and all is well. 
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Posted: 10/25/2023 2:33:56 PM EDT
[#5]
Updated the date for the net. As a reminder I won't be around to NC this week or next,
so we'll need volunteers. |
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Posted: 10/25/2023 4:10:16 PM EDT
[#6]
I might have family obligations tonight, not sure I'll be back in time for the net. If I'm home in time I can call it. Otherwise someone else can get an opportunity to call the net.
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Posted: 10/25/2023 7:30:57 PM EDT
[#7]
I won't be making the net, stuck at the in-laws house
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Posted: 10/25/2023 7:33:36 PM EDT
[#8]
30 minute warni g out on 14067.5. Saw one test station. Not sure if I'll get a 15 minute warning out, but will be there 5 min and NC
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Posted: 10/25/2023 8:39:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GreenDragon]
[#9]
Three arf members checked in, one new guy that stumbled across the net. One arf member could hear bits and pieces but wasn't able to connect tonight.
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Posted: 10/25/2023 9:51:39 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Three arf members checked in, one new guy that stumbled across the net. One arf member could hear bits and pieces but wasn't able to connect tonight. Thanks for NCing tonight, GreenDragon! |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 11:41:53 PM EDT
[#11]
Updated the date for the net. As a reminder I'm out this week for NC duties, so best of luck to whoever does them!
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Posted: 11/1/2023 5:59:17 PM EDT
[#12]
I'm planning on being at the radio tonight, I can be NCS.
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Posted: 11/1/2023 7:16:25 PM EDT
[#13]
First warning out on 20m.
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Posted: 11/1/2023 8:21:08 PM EDT
[#14]
Thanks, Nmbmixer!
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Posted: 11/1/2023 8:51:44 PM EDT
[#15]
Band died for me about half way through, 7 check-in's still. Probably time to go back to 40m.
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Posted: 11/1/2023 8:57:33 PM EDT
[#16]
You started fading halfway in, but you were still 100%, up intil trying to get that last station. You then dropped down to about 50%.
I know you didn't get much of my report(25%). I cut most of it out due to worsening conditions. |
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Posted: 11/1/2023 10:29:14 PM EDT
[#17]
I should apologize, I pretty much lost everybody and sent a QRZ string, then I heard NCS come back on.
73, Rob |
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Posted: 11/1/2023 10:59:58 PM EDT
[#18]
Next time I'm NCS and the band dies I'm going to call/post a qsy to 40m.
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Posted: 11/2/2023 8:08:19 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robmkivseries70: I should apologize, I pretty much lost everybody and sent a QRZ string, then I heard NCS come back on. 73, Rob You asked for a report with your new set up. You were S6 and -9dB at 100% into central illinois. I don't consider that bad for 20m between our stations. |
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Posted: 11/2/2023 12:37:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: robmkivseries70]
[#20]
@GreenDragon
Thanks for the report, I still have the IC7300, the Kenwood has been tougher to get used to. The memory system isn't the same at all. It seems to be working, wish I had the bench space to do a "side by side". 73, Rob |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 2:31:47 PM EDT
[#21]
I'll be present to NC this week. Per the last net, I'll open on 40M... I'm still way west and will
have sunlight so we'll see how it goes, it might be necessary to go to 20. After 2330Z I'll request reports on 20M and go from there. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 3:54:02 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: I'll be present to NC this week. Per the last net, I'll open on 40M... I'm still way west and will have sunlight so we'll see how it goes, it might be necessary to go to 20. After 2330Z I'll request reports on 20M and go from there. Maybe my math in my head is a little off, but wouldn't 0000Z be 1900 EST (and 1800 CST, my time)? |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 3:57:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seek2]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By weaponeer1911: Maybe my math in my head is a little off, but wouldn't 0000Z be 1900 EST (and 1800 CST, my time)? Let me fix that. Remember I'm from one of the sane states that doesn't do this nonsense. ETA: This probably means everyone is going to miss the net as well. 
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:31:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seek2]
[#24]
Saw a couple tests before 2330Z
2330Z reminder out. ETA: decent copy on two stations both pretty far east of me, so let's stick with 40M, will skip the 20M test. ETA #2: forgot to mention one of the tests prior to 2330Z was another AZ station. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:30:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KB7DX]
[#25]
Thanks for the relay UY. NC copied direct but the band is fading between NC and myself.
I'm getting RF in the shack on 40m at any more than 15W. 20M I can run 100W without issue. Time for some more ferrite.  ETA - Now NC is s8 +8db. Figures. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:34:50 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KB7DX: snip ETA - Now NC is s8 +8db. Figures. Same thing happened here, you were about +5 db when testing at 2315Z, then you sunk into the noise at check in, and then you were solid when it was your turn and I stepped on the relay. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:36:59 PM EDT
[#27]
Family obligations kept me away from the radio again this week.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:38:03 PM EDT
[#28]
FINALLY got heard! Been trying for months. Did a homebrew 49:1 and all kinds of magic is happening now. That was 45w tonight.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:40:32 PM EDT
[#29]
While not the pipeline we've been used to on 20M for the past 6 months, 40M worked
fine this week, only had a hard time with the station not 100 miles from me. Five check-ins + NC tonight. Usually attendance picks up in the winter and after the time change gets recognized. Thanks for dropping by tonight! |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:49:14 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: FINALLY got heard! Been trying for months. Did a homebrew 49:1 and all kinds of magic is happening now. That was 45w tonight. What were you using before? That might be a hint that your ground system needed some help. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 10:39:53 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: What were you using before? That might be a hint that your ground system needed some help. 40M EFHW....just the wire, nothing else.  I've got an FT-891 with the FC50 tuner, and the tuner was working...sorta. Had been looking into the transformers for a while, but the info on them is kind of bewildering--1:1, 9:1, 49:1.... Everything on them was pretty much written by engineers, for engineers. Finally found some good instructions with inexpensive parts, put it together last weekend. Was able to be heard on the SSB net last Tuesday for the first time, too. So I think that was most of my problem. I've still got the issues with my antenna running within yards of overhead powerlines, though. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 11:25:53 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: 40M EFHW....just the wire, nothing else. I've got an FT-891 with the FC50 tuner, and the tuner was working...sorta. Had been looking into the transformers for a while, but the info on them is kind of bewildering--1:1, 9:1, 49:1.... Everything on them was pretty much written by engineers, for engineers. Finally found some good instructions with inexpensive parts, put it together last weekend. Was able to be heard on the SSB net last Tuesday for the first time, too. So I think that was most of my problem. I've still got the issues with my antenna running within yards of overhead powerlines, though. Yeah, and EFHW has a feedpoint impedance of like 2,500-5,000 ohms. Without a transformer not a whole lot of power is getting pushed into that from a 50ish ohm source. Not surprised the transformer made a difference, EFHW really won't work without one of a good tuner right at the feedpoint as your experience demostrates. I'm sure it's nice to finally get out! |
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Posted: 11/15/2023 7:47:24 PM EDT
[#33]
Hearing a couple stations testing so far. 0030Z and 0045Z reminders out on 7120.
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Posted: 11/15/2023 8:39:59 PM EDT
[#34]
It's not like 20M was in the summer, and conditions on 40M were a little rough but I heard everyone (eventually) with 100% copy.
We had six stations + NC tonight, one check in via relay that I copied direct when it was their turn. |
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Posted: 11/15/2023 8:44:28 PM EDT
[#35]
I went up another 5 watts (to 50), that seemed to do the trick. Probably more power than I should be pushing digital. And thanks for the relay!
Reception for me was all over the place. Net Control and a couple of other stations were clear at check in but garbled during their turn. |
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Posted: 11/15/2023 8:51:39 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: I went up another 5 watts (to 50), that seemed to do the trick. Probably more power than I should be pushing digital. And thanks for the relay! Reception for me was all over the place. Net Control and a couple of other stations were clear at check in but garbled during their turn. The band seemed both weak and highly variable to me. I don't think the extra 5 W contributed much, it was probably just propagation being wonky. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 12:15:25 PM EDT
[#37]
I'll be present to NC tonight's net, if anyone remembers to check in during the pre-holiday festivities.
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Posted: 11/22/2023 7:31:10 PM EDT
[#38]
First reminder out on 7120 at 2330Z.
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Posted: 11/22/2023 8:03:27 PM EDT
[#39]
Sending the net intro now, only heard a single station testing right at 2359Z.
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Posted: 11/22/2023 8:29:51 PM EDT
[#40]
Damn! I got sidetracked with a water heater issue and totally lost track of time.
Y'all have a great Thanksgiving and I'll try to be on time next week. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 8:48:37 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Sending the net intro now, only heard a single station testing right at 2359Z. That was me testing. I was having RX issues, trying to make sure I at least had TX. |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 9:15:03 PM EDT
[#42]
Three stations tonight + NC.
Band seemed a little rough but not crazy bad, and everyone was S5-S9. |
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Posted: 11/23/2023 12:31:01 PM EDT
[#43]
I need to set an alarm to remind me to
check in.
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Posted: 11/23/2023 1:28:53 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By K9-Bob: I need to set an alarm to remind me to check in.I have a UTC clock, since the net is midnight UTC it makes it easy to remember. |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 7:56:19 PM EDT
[#45]
Has anyone heard from NCS or seen warnings? I've had some computer issues and may have missed him..
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Posted: 11/29/2023 8:32:34 PM EDT
[#46]
Conditions weren't terrible tonight, I'll take it. 3 checkins plus NCS for 4 total.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 10:44:17 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Has anyone heard from NCS or seen warnings? I've had some computer issues and may have missed him.. Sorry everyone, I had surgery this week and have been spacey as hell an completely forgot. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 8:13:27 AM EDT
[#48]
It worked out fine, I hope everything is going well post op.
Awhile ago, I lost track of time talking to my son on the phone and I missed being NCS on Tues night SSB. A couple of weeks later, I missed again, lost track of time when he was home for a visit. I made the net just in time to be a late checkin, instead of running it. 73 |
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Posted: 12/6/2023 12:14:38 PM EDT
[#49]
I should be around to NC tonight's net. Reminders will start at 2330Z on 7120 KHz.
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Posted: 12/6/2023 8:24:03 PM EDT
[#50]
Conditions were a little weak here with a lot of variability but olivia did her thing as usual.
Smaller net tonight, 3 stations + NC. All stations copied 100%. |
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