ARFCOM, WEEKLY SSB (PHONE) NET. --Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM EST on 40m. See first post for the latest info. (Page 1 of 208)
Posted: 3/19/2020 12:46:45 AM EDT
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This post contains the latest and greatest information. It will be edited to reflect any changes, if required. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update (11/29/22): Propagation has been decent. We have been able to continue the nets on 40 meters only. Due to winter propagation, we may have to do the net on 80 meters. Look for posts before the net starts to verify band and frequency selected for the net. ARFCOM (American Radio Friendship Community net), weekly SSB Phone net. Each Tuesday, at 8:00 PM Eastern. 7.213 Mhz primary frequency, plus/minus QRM 7.285 Mhz secondary frequency, plus/minus QRM. Most of the time we and up on this frequency, 7.285 Mhz. Exact frequency will be posted (on the last page) before each net starts. --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- FYI. For 80m nets only (when 40m propagation is poor): Due to the frequent 80m band congestion and multiple "rag chew" nets, it's not practical to use Arfcom frequencies on the 80m band. Net Control Station will find an open frequency and post it here. We'll try to keep it near 3.861 Mhz, +/- QRM (usually +10, -10 Khz but not always) We'll keep it within the "General Class" portion of the band. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everyone is encouraged to participate. Feel free to give us your situation report. For the newbies: This net is held on shortwave amateur radio frequencies. You need a General, Advanced or Extra class, amateur radio license and all appropriate radio equipment to participate. Want to become a ham? Read here first. Feel free to ask any questions or post your suggestions. 73! 
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Originally Posted By Gyprat:
Let's see who is interested. If interested, please tell us what time / day of the week works best for you. Should we try 40 meters first? Maybe switch to 80 meters if 40 is not cooperating? Stay safe. |
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I'm open to any day of the week. 1300 UTC is when my day gets busy but I can usually find time. After 0100 UTC to 0300 UTC is best. I just moved my main 7200 into my office so I can monitor throughout the day. Prob best chance on 40. |
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| I am home for the duration. I will be available at whichever time and freq the rest of you want to give it a go. I don't have a tier one station, but it all works. East Central Illinois if that gives you a rough idea of my qth. ( just south of Champaign County). |
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Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors: QRP..... last time we did this, the guys like gyprat and k9bob could be heard ( because they had amps ) the 100watts and mobile guys had a tuffer time on 40 & 80 then somebody, probably pic, tried to take over the 3898 guys, it was pitiful .....like the japanese at alligator creek arfcom was mowed down by kilowatts 
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Originally Posted By Derek45:
QRO last time we did this, the guys like gyprat and k9bob could be heard ( because they had amps ) the 100watts and mobile guys had a tuffer time on 40 & 80 then somebody, probably pic, tried to take over the 3898 guys, it was pitiful .....like the japanese at alligator creek arfcom was mowed down by kilowatts Originally Posted By Derek45:
Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors: QRP..... last time we did this, the guys like gyprat and k9bob could be heard ( because they had amps ) the 100watts and mobile guys had a tuffer time on 40 & 80 then somebody, probably pic, tried to take over the 3898 guys, it was pitiful .....like the japanese at alligator creek arfcom was mowed down by kilowatts |
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I used to get into the old net with my FT-857, then TS480HX and TARHEEL II mobile May have to print up some more QSL cards Attached File |
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I can do after 2100 hrs EDT, except for Monday and Wednesday. Anywhere on 40 meters and up to 3.810 on 80. Prefer 40.
Running 100w only but eyeing amps this weekend. Could pick up an AL-80B f the seller is willing to meet me halfway ~200 miles 
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I will give it a shot with what I have. I'm only rocking a 40M dipole and 100w at the moment, but I'll try my darndest. 
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At this point in time, are you of the opinion that nothing that's come out about Andy or his wife should be looked into in regards to conflict of interest, or, regarding his wife, quid pro quo shenanigans?
| Count me in. If I'm not at work when you hold it I'll join in if I hear you. I have talked to Gyprat on 40 meters before, so I know I can talk to him. The way my dipole is oriented it talks good North and South. The farthest west I've ever made contact was Texas. I'll sure give it a try. |
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I'll be sitting in front of the radio most all of the next foreseeable future, tell me a freq area to monitor and I'll just haing out there.
I'll sit at 7250 during the weekday, just call cq arfcom and If I hear ya I'll answer. NW PA. |
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Originally Posted By Apple123:
14.250 1900 CT everyday 7250 same time everyday 1900 CT? So, 0000 UTC. I'll try 7.250 first, since that seems to be reasonable at that time of the evening. |
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We don't have to use amps. Perhaps this net will motivate us to improve our current antennas.
40 meters will probably be our best choice. It seems like 80 meters has turned into another CB band by a bunch of entitled individuals who think they own 'their frequencies'. What if we do a trial run this weekend? Say, Saturday evening? |
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| I'll try to be listening this evening as well as tomorrow. |
At this point in time, are you of the opinion that nothing that's come out about Andy or his wife should be looked into in regards to conflict of interest, or, regarding his wife, quid pro quo shenanigans?
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Originally Posted By Gyprat: We don't have to use amps. Perhaps this net will motivate us to improve our current antennas. 40 meters will probably be our best choice. It seems like 80 meters has turned into another CB band by a bunch of entitled individuals who think they own 'their frequencies'. What if we do a trial run this weekend? Say, Saturday evening? Lets do Arf primary on 40 - 7.213 at 0100UTC (2100EDT) |
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Originally Posted By Derek45: 7.250 will probably have AM broadcast at night It's 23:22 UTC now and there is a very strong broadcast station coming in. I believe the language they are speaking is Spanish so I don't even know where it's from. My friend Jorge isn't here to translate. |
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Originally Posted By Gyprat: We don't have to use amps. Perhaps this net will motivate us to improve our current antennas. 40 meters will probably be our best choice. It seems like 80 meters has turned into another CB band by a bunch of entitled individuals who think they own 'their frequencies'. What if we do a trial run this weekend? Say, Saturday evening? What's going on with 80? More 14.313 chaos? I'm not on 80 right now anyway just curious |
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Alright been on 20 and 40 calling my head off and not one answer. So I guess this was a lost cause. If we are going to do this let's make it every night screw the Saturday night shit. I'm past 80 and Im not waiting week to week. There's "Germs" out there trying to kill me Got on 7213 and talked to a station in La, didn't know anything about Arfcom. Did anyone hear anyone? |
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Originally Posted By LTCetme: What's going on with 80? More 14.313 chaos? I'm not on 80 right now anyway just curious Originally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By Gyprat: We don't have to use amps. Perhaps this net will motivate us to improve our current antennas. 40 meters will probably be our best choice. It seems like 80 meters has turned into another CB band by a bunch of entitled individuals who think they own 'their frequencies'. What if we do a trial run this weekend? Say, Saturday evening? What's going on with 80? More 14.313 chaos? I'm not on 80 right now anyway just curious I have 80 meter capability, and it works better than 40, but it's horrible right now. I think 11 meter was more civil back in the 80's. People seem to lay claim to "their" frequency and only they and the ones they approve can use it. I've heard some of the most vulgar things said over the air on 80. When I first got my Tech back in 94, they made you believe if you did things like that the FCC would revoke your ticket and take your gear. I guess nobody fears that anymore. |
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Originally Posted By Apple123: Alright been on 20 and 40 calling my head off and not one answer. So I guess this was a lost cause. If we are going to do this let's make it every night screw the Saturday night shit. I'm past 80 and Im not waiting week to week. There's "Germs" out there trying to kill me Got on 7213 and talked to a station in La, didn't know anything about Arfcom. Did anyone hear anyone? Give a call. I'm on 7.213 right now. If you're west of the Mississippi River I won't hear you. |
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| I need to trim my antenna because it stinks on 40M. I don't hear anyone on 7213. |
At this point in time, are you of the opinion that nothing that's come out about Andy or his wife should be looked into in regards to conflict of interest, or, regarding his wife, quid pro quo shenanigans?