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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:19:28 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JimmyFallon: I started SWLing just a minute before Gyprat was closing down the net. Heard him pretty well on my TecSun PL660, using a 35' piece of speaker wire laid out the side of the house. Heard him talking with the fellow who gave his location relative to Memphis. Do you have that speaker wire just laying on the ground? How are you connecting it to your TecSun? |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:21:14 PM EDT
[#2]
SWLs
I checked in via RELAY on 40 meters because I didn't have the shot. I simply passed it on to the guy that did. That's what nets are for. To pass emergency messages. This was practice. On 80 I checked in on a Prc 320, 30 Watts with a piece of wire in a tree, a 100 watt rig with a longwire and a 100 watt rig with a 43 foot vertical antenna. I had a LOT better luck on 80 meters! What I want to know from you SWLs is what you heard. What state are you in and what did you hear? DO NOT POST CALL SIGNS HERE!!! |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:24:56 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: SWLs I checked in via RELAY on 40 meters because I didn't have the shot. I simply passed it on to the guy that did. That's what nets are for. To pass emergency messages. This was practice. On 80 I checked in on a Prc 320, 30 Watts with a piece of wire in a tree, a 100 watt rig with a longwire and a 100 watt rig with a 43 foot vertical antenna. I had a LOT better luck on 80 meters! What I want to know from you SWLs is what you heard. What state are you in and what did you hear? DO NOT POST CALL SIGNS HERE!!! I could not hear anything on 40, everyone I heard(please see one of my above posts) was after 20:00, on 80. Listening via handheld GP-5, 18 ga wire clipped to antenna |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:24:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alemonkey: Dang, I had to run errands after work so I just got home. Maybe next week. Yeah. I gotta run now. I wanna catch the last show! Bubbles is workin' at the club! |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:26:22 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OFH: Do you have that speaker wire just laying on the ground? How are you connecting it to your TecSun? I'm so ghetto. Yeah the wire's just laying there. Even more ghetto, I simply stripped the tail end and wrapped it around the end of the TecSun's telescoping antenna. I've been able to pick up the 80m AmRRON net with this, but it could be so much better. |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 10:34:52 PM EDT
[#6]
 I forgot that it was Tuesday!!!! (AGAIN) I just set a weekly alarm on my phone. 'Seek-You' next week. |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:19:55 PM EDT
[#7]
Cistercian, speaking of CB radios.... I got one for $20 from a local guy. It seems to work fine but the range is very limited and there isn't much activity there. There was one channel with activity but every other word was an "F-word".
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:36:26 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hdhogman: I forgot that it was Tuesday!!!! (AGAIN) I just set a weekly alarm on my phone. 'Seek-You' next week. Don’t feel bad. I was set up and waiting after dinner.....and fell asleep in my easy chair.  |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:37:22 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: Cistercian, speaking of CB radios.... I got one for $20 from a local guy. It seems to work fine but the range is very limited and there isn't much activity there. There was one channel with activity but every other word was an "F-word". https://i.imgur.com/U3nKBRXl.jpg That is a shiny fucking CB you got there! |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:38:18 PM EDT
[#10]
It was dead here. Even FT8 was struggling.
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Posted: 2/24/2021 12:36:51 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: That is a shiny fucking CB you got there! Thanks! It's got "Ass,,,Ass,,,Bee" mode too! |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 12:42:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Gyprat]
[#12]
We've had quite a few people check in on 80 meters! Thanks to all for your participation.
40m check-ins: 9. 2 relays. 80m check ins: 36. 1 relay. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 5:53:54 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: We've had quite a few people check in on 80 meters! Thanks to all for your participation. 40m check-ins: 9. 2 relays. 80m check ins: 36. 1 relay. SWL Thank you for putting this together, I'm looking forward to next week's, when I may have my new SDR and antenna online. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 9:13:12 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: SWLs I checked in via RELAY on 40 meters because I didn't have the shot. I simply passed it on to the guy that did. That's what nets are for. To pass emergency messages. This was practice. On 80 I checked in on a Prc 320, 30 Watts with a piece of wire in a tree, a 100 watt rig with a longwire and a 100 watt rig with a 43 foot vertical antenna. I had a LOT better luck on 80 meters! What I want to know from you SWLs is what you heard. What state are you in and what did you hear? DO NOT POST CALL SIGNS HERE!!! Interesting field rig that PRC 320. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 10:49:50 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: Interesting field rig that PRC 320. It is. It's set up for simplex only but the little unit busted through a pileup on NAVASSA! They were working split 10 up so I listened on whatever and clicked the 10 khz decade switch up 1 click to talk. It took a bunch of tries and my fingers were bleeding but I busted through! I think a lot of it is the military handset that doesn't have that radio station announcer sound. It's slightly different and in a pileup different is good. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 11:00:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: It is. It's set up for simplex only but the little unit busted through a pileup on NAVASSA! They were working split 10 up so I listened on whatever and clicked the 10 khz decade switch up 1 click to talk. It took a bunch of tries and my fingers were bleeding but I busted through! I think a lot of it is the military handset that doesn't have that radio station announcer sound. It's slightly different and in a pileup different is good. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: Originally Posted By SteelonSteel: Interesting field rig that PRC 320. It is. It's set up for simplex only but the little unit busted through a pileup on NAVASSA! They were working split 10 up so I listened on whatever and clicked the 10 khz decade switch up 1 click to talk. It took a bunch of tries and my fingers were bleeding but I busted through! I think a lot of it is the military handset that doesn't have that radio station announcer sound. It's slightly different and in a pileup different is good. I misheard but I thought you checked in with 3 watts of power? (not hearing your end beyond a ripple of sound but via the NCS rsponse. Later I heard 30w, but either is pretty impressive! I once was slotted in a guard slot for basic traffic analysis while our unit was reflagged........never finished the training but my mind does go to drawing a net in my mind on who is talking to how. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 12:08:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: piccolo]
[#17]
The 30 watts is based on a proper lenght antenna and yada yada yada. I have no idea WHAT I am actually putting out on a tuned raggedy piece of wire of dubious length.
ETA God only knows what I put out on, say 80 meters, with a 2 meter whip! |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 12:39:00 PM EDT
[#18]
SWL here in SW TN.
PL660 on a DIY 84' long wire (speaker wire) strung from 18' down to 6' 330deg N and coax fed to the Tecsun. Some contacts that I received: (first letter of names I noted and location) 40M: I could faintly hear A in SC, D in WI, and another transmission from PA. Missed G in IN and A in TX, only hearing the Net Control side of the conversation. 80M: More contacts were heard vs 40M. Net control of course, PA, B in S.FL (B?) Area 1-3: I missed the MA side of the contact at around 19:06 my local time, and faintly received W and C (missed loc.) along with B in IN around 19:10 Area 4-5: M in Ashville NC, E in TX and Kyle from SC were heard while I missed several other transmissions, only hearing Net Control Area 6-7: K in NE AR was very clear (neighboring northward area), G in MA was received clearly around 19:21 Area 8-9: Received J in WI, E? in Madison WI, and A faintly (missed location), a GA contact came in faintly, could not make out most of transmission, @ 19:30 Other: P in IA received faintly but could understand, around 19:32 I hope this is useful to someone. I enjoyed listening in, reminding me of the days listening to my Dad, Grandfather and other relatives on their rigs in the 70s, making contacts around the US and other countries. My Grandfather "Hobby" particularly loved his radio room time. Those were good times. I seem to be getting the bug for getting a license and rig myself soon... SD |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 1:38:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BJDFL53]
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By skidude901: SWL here in SW TN. PL660 on a DIY 84' long wire (speaker wire) strung from 18' down to 6' 330deg N and coax fed to the Tecsun. Some contacts that I received: (first letter of names I noted and location) 40M: I could faintly hear A in SC, D in WI, and another transmission from PA. Missed G in IN and A in TX, only hearing the Net Control side of the conversation. 80M: More contacts were heard vs 40M. Net control of course, PA, B in S.FL (B?) Area 1-3: I missed the MA side of the contact at around 19:06 my local time, and faintly received W and C (missed loc.) along with B in IN around 19:10 Area 4-5: M in Ashville NC, E in TX and Kyle from SC were heard while I missed several other transmissions, only hearing Net Control Area 6-7: K in NE AR was very clear (neighboring northward area), G in MA was received clearly around 19:21 Area 8-9: Received J in WI, E? in Madison WI, and A faintly (missed location), a GA contact came in faintly, could not make out most of transmission, @ 19:30 Other: P in IA received faintly but could understand, around 19:32 I hope this is useful to someone. I enjoyed listening in, reminding me of the days listening to my Dad, Grandfather and other relatives on their rigs in the 70s, making contacts around the US and other countries. My Grandfather "Hobby" particularly loved his radio room time. Those were good times. I seem to be getting the bug for getting a license and rig myself soon... SD Good information here - thanks for sharing it. Always good to learn what other stations are hearing. Band conditions were not great on 40M last night, better on 80M You picked up quite a bit of the net with a basic set up - congratulations! Now go get your license and join us on the net! 73 B in S.FL. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 10:34:05 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By skidude901: SWL here in SW TN. PL660 on a DIY 84' long wire (speaker wire) strung from 18' down to 6' 330deg N and coax fed to the Tecsun. Some contacts that I received: (first letter of names I noted and location) 40M: I could faintly hear A in SC, D in WI, and another transmission from PA. Missed G in IN and A in TX, only hearing the Net Control side of the conversation. 80M: More contacts were heard vs 40M. Net control of course, PA, B in S.FL (B?) Area 1-3: I missed the MA side of the contact at around 19:06 my local time, and faintly received W and C (missed loc.) along with B in IN around 19:10 Area 4-5: M in Ashville NC, E in TX and Kyle from SC were heard while I missed several other transmissions, only hearing Net Control Area 6-7: K in NE AR was very clear (neighboring northward area), G in MA was received clearly around 19:21 Area 8-9: Received J in WI, E? in Madison WI, and A faintly (missed location), a GA contact came in faintly, could not make out most of transmission, @ 19:30 Other: P in IA received faintly but could understand, around 19:32 I hope this is useful to someone. I enjoyed listening in, reminding me of the days listening to my Dad, Grandfather and other relatives on their rigs in the 70s, making contacts around the US and other countries. My Grandfather "Hobby" particularly loved his radio room time. Those were good times. I seem to be getting the bug for getting a license and rig myself soon... SD It's posts like this one that give me motivation to keep doing this net. Ham radio is a great hobby. There is something for everyone to satisfy their preferences and areas of interest. You know, the internet and phones may stop working tomorrow. Ham radio requires no man made infrastructure to establish communications from point A to point B. All you need is a 12 volt power source and an antenna. You can make an expedient antenna from any wire and it will work, as long as you know what you are doing. You'll also meet a lot of interesting people and make new friends. 
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Posted: 3/1/2021 11:56:50 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: It's posts like this one that give me motivation to keep doing this net. Ham radio is a great hobby. There is something for everyone to satisfy their preferences and areas of interest. You know, the internet and phones may stop working tomorrow. Ham radio requires no man made infrastructure to establish communications from point A to point B. All you need is a 12 volt power source and an antenna. You can make an expedient antenna from any wire and it will work, as long as you know what you are doing. You'll also meet a lot of interesting people and make new friends. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 12:03:16 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alemonkey: And on that note, I think I'm going to try my new portable rig tomorrow night. I just bought a Xiegu G90 and built an end fed wire antenna, so I'm going to see if I can check in from my back yard with 20 watts and a wire. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 3:17:19 AM EDT
[#23]
Well since I’m unemployed as of Friday I’ll try to find a 40m frequency to camp on for the net.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 11:28:35 AM EDT
[#24]
My antenna will be up later today, so I'll listen in tonight to see what I can hear.
The snow is finally going away, so the antenna projects will be working. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 5:13:54 PM EDT
[#25]
SpaceX scrubbed another launch that was scheduled for 10 minutes prior to net time so hopefully I'll be able to join in.
And, a bump for those who have this in their subs., and Always Forget Like ME! |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 7:13:40 PM EDT
[#26]
Almost ready. The fiberglass pole I ordered to support my antenna wire is on the truck for delivery. Hope it gets here before the net.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 7:33:47 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hdhogman: SpaceX scrubbed another launch that was scheduled for 10 minutes prior to net time so hopefully I'll be able to join in. And, a bump for those who have this in their subs., and Always Forget Like ME! Yea, I notified them. They'll have reschedule the launch. No big deal. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:11:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#28]
as I recall from last week we are skipping the 40m pregame show starting this week? My antenna doesn’t cover 80 M.
Anybody want to start on 40M until game time? Keith? do you have a freq you are on now? |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:15:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gyprat]
[#29]
I'll post a 40m frequency when I get there, in about 15 minutes. Usually we just take check-ins only, on 40 meters because there isn't enough time for a "go around".
We try to be close to 7.213 or 7.285 (secondary), plus/minus QRM. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:16:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: alemonkey]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: as I recall from last week we are skipping the 40m pregame show starting this week? My antenna doesn't cover 80 M. Anybody want to start on 40M until game time? Keith? do you have a freq you are on now? ETA: never mind, sounds like Gyprat is about to start. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:18:37 PM EDT
[#31]
i totally understand.
somehow I was thinking I had some of the 80m covered on my junior starter OFCD dipole antenna. but it is 40/20/10/6m. I might have to make a dedicated 80m dipole. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:21:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#32]
standing by on 7.213.00MHz with a glass of Chianti. No fava beans.
7.215. is bleeding over that |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:25:10 PM EDT
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Time to go light up a cigar and pour a glass of bourbon. It's finally warm enough to smoke on my back porch.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:25:54 PM EDT
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@bollox
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:27:38 PM EDT
[#35]
7.285MHz looks cleaner
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:32:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: 7.285MHz looks cleaner |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:33:58 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: 7.285MHz looks cleaner That’s where my noise is about the worst. It’s bouncing from an S7-S9. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:36:13 PM EDT
[#38]
Not hearing anybody on 7.285.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:36:44 PM EDT
[#39]
7.209 IS BEST I CAN FIND
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:38:34 PM EDT
[#40]
Noise is S5 today! Bad!
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:38:45 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: 7.209 IS BEST I CAN FIND sounds good to me |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:39:40 PM EDT
[#42]
Net control is booming into my backyard wire
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:41:22 PM EDT
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Ok 7.285. high noise.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:42:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bollox: Ok 7.285. high noise. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:43:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC2671]
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Listening with IC-7300
Holy crap! Cory in WI sounding like a broadcast station for me in FM18. Could hear Bruce in FL clear enough to know who. Others I guess are buried. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:45:10 PM EDT
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Made it. KD9*** from WI was coming in to FL 59. Booming in.
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:46:03 PM EDT
[#47]
7.209 sounding good
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:49:08 PM EDT
[#48]
LOL, I was so excited to get checked in with my low-power station that I forgot to give net control a signal report
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:50:26 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alemonkey: LOL, I was so excited to get checked in with my low-power station that I forgot to give net control a signal report He doesn’t need one. He’s always 59 or +20. 
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Posted: 3/2/2021 8:51:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Keith1980: He doesn't need one. He's always 59 or +20. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Keith1980: Originally Posted By alemonkey: LOL, I was so excited to get checked in with my low-power station that I forgot to give net control a signal report He doesn't need one. He's always 59 or +20. |
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