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Posted: 5/4/2021 8:58:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: It was rough for me tonight. Not just on arfnet, just about everywhere. I heard you quite well all night, not perfect but very serviceable! i just called you twice on 80m to see if we could connect, nobody seems to hear me on 80. noise level is hitting 9.  |
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:02:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: I can sort of tell that there might be voices in the noise, but I cannot tease them out. Yet a few minutes ago, I was listening to a guy in Ireland. ... just picked up Minneapolis. switch back to 7.285? well that won’t work, got two guys on 7.282.00 using USB instead of LSB. Unless I am misunderstanding what I am hearing. garbled on LSB and clear down the dial on USB. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:02:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Caniac_Nation: Tried to PM you for the local net details you mentioned but your inbox was full. Can you send it? Thanks! @Caniac_Nation It's on every Saturday, at 10 PM on 28.340 Mhz, USB. It's called: Hoodlums Net. We get people from Charlotte, Gastonia, Edgemoor SC etc. Usually anywhere from 20 to 40 check-ins. It's a very popular 10m local net. Good bunch of guys. Stop by and say - hello. |
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:05:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: @Caniac_Nation It's on every Saturday, at 10 PM on 28.340 Mhz, USB. It's called: Hoodlums Net. We get people from Charlotte, Gastonia, Edgemoor SC etc. Usually anywhere from 20 to 40 check-ins. It's a very popular 10m local net. Good bunch of guys. Stop by and say - hello. Will do! Thanks! |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:12:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: It was rough for me tonight. Not just on arfnet, just about everywhere. It's a wall of static. S9+, with 18 db attenuator.  This is how the lower bands are during summer months. Great practice though. BTW, last month was my absolute record. A total of 7 contacts with first timers. It was a first HF contact for 4 of them and the very first radio contact for 3. Wow! Today: 6 check-ins on 20 meters. 15 check-ins on 40 meters. 3 check-ins on 80 meters. I thought I heard a slow CW at the end of the 80m portion but we doubled. I asked to repeat but the station never came back. Maybe I was hearing things in my head?  Thanks for your participation. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:15:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: It's a wall of static. S9+, with 18 db attenuator. This is how the lower bands are during summer months. Great practice though. BTW, last month was my absolute record. A total of 7 contacts with first timers. It was a first HF contact for 4 of them and the very first radio contact for 3. Wow! Today: 6 check-ins on 20 meters. 15 check-ins on 40 meters. 3 check-ins on 80 meters. I thought I heard a slow CW at the end of the 80m portion but we doubled. I asked to repeat but the station never came back. Maybe I was hearing things in my head? Thanks for your participation. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: Originally Posted By GreenDragon: It was rough for me tonight. Not just on arfnet, just about everywhere. It's a wall of static. S9+, with 18 db attenuator. This is how the lower bands are during summer months. Great practice though. BTW, last month was my absolute record. A total of 7 contacts with first timers. It was a first HF contact for 4 of them and the very first radio contact for 3. Wow! Today: 6 check-ins on 20 meters. 15 check-ins on 40 meters. 3 check-ins on 80 meters. I thought I heard a slow CW at the end of the 80m portion but we doubled. I asked to repeat but the station never came back. Maybe I was hearing things in my head? Thanks for your participation. no he was there. 1. don’t know the full code yet and 2. He wasn’t that strong to NNY. A few repeats should have done it if I could hear and understand code. I set my CW studies aside to do my extra class studying. |
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:21:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: I thought I heard a slow CW at the end of the 80m portion but we doubled. I asked to repeat but the station never came back. Maybe I was hearing things in my head? Thanks for your participation. I sent my CW ID once when I thought I heard you call for check ins, but I didn’t hear anything but noise coming back. So it might have been me, but maybe not. I was probably sending about 15 wpm. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 9:23:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Keith1980: Bow down to my almighty 100 watts and a wire!!! 
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2021 11:03:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By weaponeer1911: I sent my CW ID once when I thought I heard you call for check ins, but I didn’t hear anything but noise coming back. So it might have been me, but maybe not. I was probably sending about 15 wpm. It was very slow and I only caught the end of it as we doubled. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:14:25 PM EDT
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I won't be able to get on the air tonight due to ongoing health problems. Some things are just out of my control, sorry.
Anyone is welcome to play a net control tonight. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:26:58 PM EDT
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Get well soon sir!
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:32:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: Get well soon sir! Concur. Get better soon PAL. I cannot be on as there are thunderstorms in the area and I'm on a Buddipole. Don't want to set that up in a storm. If anyone want's to be net control, here is an example script to operate as net control. https://www.w4va.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FARA-NET-PROCEDURE-GENERIC-for-SUN-or-WED-1.pdf |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:43:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: I won't be able to get on the air tonight due to ongoing health problems. Some things are just out of my control, sorry. Anyone is welcome to play a net control tonight. Get well soon! 
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:44:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: I won't be able to get on the air tonight due to ongoing health problems. Some things are just out of my control, sorry. Anyone is welcome to play a net control tonight. Prayers and wishes inbound for a speedy recovery THANK YOU for the first HF contact QSL card, I got it end of last week,... ....its right up on the wall, next to my license Feel better |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 7:22:43 PM EDT
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Hope you get to feel better Gyprat.
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Posted: 5/11/2021 7:50:20 PM EDT
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7.213 is occupied here. 7.285 seems open.
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Posted: 5/11/2021 7:50:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: I won't be able to get on the air tonight due to ongoing health problems. Some things are just out of my control, sorry. Anyone is welcome to play a net control tonight. Hope you feel better soon! Prayers sent. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 7:51:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: 7.213 is occupied here. 7.285 seems open. Are you going to run the net? |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 7:52:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ohio_Sharkman]
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I was hoping Bruce would be along. I can if need be. I hear alot of tuner fish. Hopefully arfcommers.
edit: I don't have a station like Gyprat. My antenna does OK north and south. I can't do any good west of east Texas. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:20:31 PM EDT
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Thanks for backstopping tonight!
Doing a great job, |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:34:45 PM EDT
[#21]
Thanks for the relay tonight! didn't think i was going to make it in with all the noise.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:38:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMC2671]
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Was in a zoom call earlier so couldn't listen. Just tuned in and heard the two guys signing off. Good signal, low noise. I probably would've heard a lot of station tonight. Sames guys, Wisconsin and Mass, I'm hearing now?
2046- Hearing alternate NC now, your station sounds just fine to me. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:39:52 PM EDT
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I appreciate you guys holding the net.
Gyprat i hope we have you back well soon. I know I’m not alone in looking forward to Tuesday nights. Also shocked I can be heard in Wisconsin! |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:43:27 PM EDT
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Constructive criticism is welcome. I am net control on a 2 meter net, but not HF. If I can improve on anything, other than my antenna, I want to hear it. I can't put up a better antenna in my current location.
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:45:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: I was hoping Bruce would be along. I can if need be. I hear alot of tuner fish. Hopefully arfcommers. edit: I don't have a station like Gyprat. My antenna does OK north and south. I can't do any good west of east Texas. Sorry I wasn’t on tonight. I have physical therapy late on Tuesdays and Fridays for a recent Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement that has been kicking my butt for the last few weeks while I try to get range of motion back. Crashed right after an Excedrin dinner tonight. I’ll plan to be there next Tuesday in case Gyprat is still under the weather. We can practice our relay check-in’s, as my station does not the ears that Gyprat does. 
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:50:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: Constructive criticism is welcome. I am net control on a 2 meter net, but not HF. If I can improve on anything, other than my antenna, I want to hear it. I can't put up a better antenna in my current location. You sounded strong in SC I have some of the North South thing going on too with a low inverted v. Thanks for starting tonight |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:53:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: Sorry I wasn’t on tonight. I have physical therapy late on Tuesdays and Fridays for a recent Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement that has been kicking my butt for the last few weeks while I try to get range of motion back. Crashed right after an Excedrin dinner tonight. I’ll plan to be there next Tuesday in case Gyprat is still under the weather. We can practice our relay check-in’s, as my station does not the ears that Gyprat does. We did ok. I started the net and a very good station in Wisconsin picked up when I heard all I could. It worked out. In my opinion that's what this is all about. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:57:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: Constructive criticism is welcome. I am net control on a 2 meter net, but not HF. If I can improve on anything, other than my antenna, I want to hear it. I can't put up a better antenna in my current location. Thank You both for keeping the net I couldn't get through the pileup to you, but NCS- Wisconsin heard me(well, just my call sign, at least!) 73 |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:58:39 PM EDT
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2 net controls and 2 relays
Sounds like it worked just fine. Should be a periodic practice, I know Gyprat can hear most everyone. Like to find out who can hear who. Or whom |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 8:59:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: We did ok. I started the net and a very good station in Wisconsin picked up when I heard all I could. It worked out. In my opinion that's what this is all about. That’s exactly what it is all about! |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 9:05:19 PM EDT
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Ohio and Wisconsin, thank you both for stepping up and doing... you know... the thing! LOL. It was a pleasure speaking with you both as well as hearing the check-ins that I could. We did get a couple of random folks, don't you think?
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Posted: 5/11/2021 9:11:41 PM EDT
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 Guys. It sure wasn't as good as when our Pal runs the net. Get well soon Gyprat. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/11/2021 9:24:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: Constructive criticism is welcome. I am net control on a 2 meter net, but not HF. If I can improve on anything, other than my antenna, I want to hear it. I can't put up a better antenna in my current location. I was late to the net as some of us were trying to work eachother on 20m (fruitlessly I might add) You were booming into the Adirondack region of NY. Great job, I came over so late I thought the strong relay was NCS. If I was over earlier I think we could have made the QSO. This may all be a great exercise in making the net function when circumstances get changed for whatever reason happens, schedules, a weather disaster, power outage, etc. A back up plan, it may not be perfect but it goes forward. Thanks from just another newb! ETA.......I heard from stations in areas I hadn’t heard from before. N. Dakota was a new one to me. Sorry about no list this week. We were doing some alternate work on 20m when we saw you guys took up the challenge and came late. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 10:26:14 PM EDT
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Gyprat, praying for a speedy recovery.
Sounded like things worked well tonight with some teamwork. That's awesome. I missed out tonight. My antenna suffered an issue over the weekend and I'm out of commission until I can get it working again. |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 6:31:20 PM EDT
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I didn't have time yesterday after net to post the numbers. Counting Wisconsin net control and myself we had 23 check ins. Once the pileup cleared a little I was able to hear most of the eastern stations. I was trying to keep a running log while Wisconsin was net control, but I may have missed a few. I know we had several non members check ins. One YL even said that she doesn't share our interests but still wanted to say hi. I thought it was a good net. I'd be willing to try NC again in the future.
Wisconsin thanks for the help. Gyprat get well soon. Hope to talk to you all again next Tuesday. 73 |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 6:34:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: Sorry I wasn’t on tonight. I have physical therapy late on Tuesdays and Fridays for a recent Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement that has been kicking my butt for the last few weeks while I try to get range of motion back. Crashed right after an Excedrin dinner tonight. I’ll plan to be there next Tuesday in case Gyprat is still under the weather. We can practice our relay check-in’s, as my station does not the ears that Gyprat does. You take care of yourself and get well soon. |
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Posted: 5/13/2021 11:57:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Gyprat, praying for a speedy recovery. Sounded like things worked well tonight with some teamwork. That's awesome. I missed out tonight. My antenna suffered an issue over the weekend and I'm out of commission until I can get it working again. Teamwork always wins! Great job and valuable practice. Thanks for the best wishes, guys. I've been fighting this for several years and have somewhat learned to live with it. Some days it gets worse. It's hard to do much when it does. Hope you get your antenna working again. |
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Posted: 5/13/2021 12:35:51 PM EDT
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We will still be here, take care of you!
We do miss you of course but health comes before hobby. I missed a club meeting last night as well for health reasons, just had to lie down. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:34:29 PM EDT
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14.283 if anyone wants to try 20 meters.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:39:43 PM EDT
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Standby for a 20m frequency. We'll switch to 40m at 8:00 PM ET (00:00 Zulu).
BTW, Tomorrow I join the old men club. 
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:41:45 PM EDT
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14.235 Mhz, USB Phone (need a microphone or a CW key to check in.)
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:42:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: Standby for a 20m frequency. We'll switch to 40m at 8:00 PM ET (00:00 Zulu). BTW, Tomorrow I join the old men club. Hello Gyprat! I hope you are feeling better. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:43:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: Standby for a 20m frequency. We'll switch to 40m at 8:00 PM ET (00:00 Zulu). BTW, Tomorrow I join the old men club. Ah proctology or colonoscopy? a standard ham radio topic here on VHF.  sorry I was late i didn’t hear you were going by zone. 20m from NNY 1943 local 1943 Brett MN 5-8 1945 me 5-9 QSO 1946 name not heard 1947 Bruce in Tx, 5-9 1949 Ivan TX 5-9, a bit of a warbling in modulation 1950 Cory, Wi, balsting in even before the amp. 5-9 1951 Mike ,missed location, 4-6 |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:54:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: Ah proctology or colonoscopy? a standard ham radio topic here on VHF. sorry I was late i didn’t hear you were going by zone. NO!!! Just turning semicentennial tomorrow. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:57:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: NO!!! Just turning semicentennial tomorrow. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gyprat: Originally Posted By SteelonSteel: Ah proctology or colonoscopy? a standard ham radio topic here on VHF. sorry I was late i didn’t hear you were going by zone. NO!!! Just turning semicentennial tomorrow. lol, oh that’s a party then!  edit to add , i missed the QSY freq. with your antenna turned I am getting nothing. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:58:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: lol, oh that’s a party then! No party, to my best knowledge. No one cares. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:59:30 PM EDT
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7.285 Mhz.
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Posted: 5/18/2021 8:03:57 PM EDT
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Static floor too high for me tonight. You guys enjoy!
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Posted: 5/18/2021 8:14:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
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40m to NNY
2000. NCS 5-9 2003 Brett Mn 5-9 2005 Bob, i heard you!, MA 3-4 2007 me QSO 5-9 2007 MIKE in NY 5-9 2009 Jason Oh, 5-9 2012 mike, unreadable 2013 Cory, wi 5-9 2014 Bob Pa 4-6 2015 Andy, Fl 4-6 2018 Sam Toronto 4-6 2019 Dave, Hollywood, 5-8 2020 Dave, 2023 Chip, SC4-4 2023 Eddie, FL 4-4 2024 Keith in Fl, 5-8 2025 Kevin in Ga, 5-7 2026 Bruce in Fl 5-9 2027 Mike in Fl 4-8 |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 8:15:23 PM EDT
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Got in. Band was fading in and out. Sometimes really strong, other times nothing.
Guess that lightweight CME didn't help us much today. |
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