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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2020 8:32:39 PM EDT
[#1]
Made it in from Las Vegas via relay. I could barely hear the relay station, but thanks!
700 watts tonight and net control was 90% copy. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 8:34:24 PM EDT
[#2]
The only one of you bums can hear is net control.
Sometimes 30 watts and a wire isn't enough. Then again other times the little set has a LOT of mojo. I breezed through a King Hell pileup into Navassa and Swain's Island. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 8:46:17 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: The only one of you bums can hear is net control. Sometimes 30 watts and a wire isn't enough. Then again other times the little set has a LOT of mojo. I breezed through a King Hell pileup into Navassa and Swain's Island. I heard you 5x9 during your checkin, but almost nothing during your informal |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2020 8:47:56 PM EDT
[#4]
Just made it in tonight. First time active on the AR-15 forum for years. Good to hear you guys on the HF rig tonight. 73’s, K9EAZ
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Posted: 9/1/2020 9:18:10 PM EDT
[#5]
I think I'm going to have to stick with checking in on 20m during the digital net.
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Posted: 9/1/2020 9:36:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BJDFL53]
[#6]
We had a very active net tonight with 37 check-ins including net control, including a few from Canada. Band conditions were not too bad, but really started shifting for me towards the end of the net. I know there were some stations calling but I could not pick them out of the noise, especially at the end of the net. Sorry about that...
The following ARFCOM members checked in tonight: CatskillDraht Whitemountain Weaponeer1911 CJK (Many thanks for all the relays and support) Ohio_Sharkman Nmbmxr Timmy668 FredTheLurker Mach Piccolo MoJohn Screwby Ricklaut Inwolverine Derek45 ScooterInVegas Coyotegray Penrod72 Please let me know if I missed anyone or messed up a screen name, and I will edit this post accordingly. 73 Bruce |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 9:57:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BJDFL53]
[#7]
@Piccolo
The clarity of your audio was very good. The signal was weak but I could clearly hear what you were saying...30 watts was making the trip. And my station is not noted for having great ears. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 10:04:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brundoggie: I think I'm going to have to stick with checking in on 20m during the digital net. I would be happy to set up a time some evening when we try to make contact on 20 & 40 meters. I used to hear HI, NZ, and Aus regularly at night on 40m but the propagation has not been so great lately. Shoot me a PM if you would like to set something up. 73 |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 10:15:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: We had a very active net tonight... Derek45 ... Please let me know if I missed anyone or messed up a screen name, and I will edit this post accordingly. 73 Bruce I tried to check in 2-3 times, was eating supper, and then had to run an errand about 19:22pm local. I didn't think I got in. I heard mostly non-arfcommers and had to leave. 
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Posted: 9/1/2020 10:16:14 PM EDT
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Is that a record for check ins? Sorry I couldn’t be as much help with relays as I usually am, I’m just happy my portable rig made it in.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2020 11:02:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: I would be happy to set up a time some evening when we try to make contact on 20 & 40 meters. I used to hear HI, NZ, and Aus regularly at night on 40m but the propagation has not been so great lately. Shoot me a PM if you would like to set something up. 73 I think 20 meters might bring in more folks from the west coast, (at least for a few more weeks?). My reception of the 40 meter net has been steadily improving over the past 6 weeks or so as the days get shorter again. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 11:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: Is that a record for check ins? Sorry I couldn’t be as much help with relays as I usually am, I’m just happy my portable rig made it in. It was a record for me....lot of non-ARFCOM members, and some former/non-active members joined us. Might need to call for ARFCOM only members to start the net (?) - open to suggestions on format/structure. I was kinda running out of steam at the end. No idea we would have that many check-ins. And you did great on your portable rig. That is one of the neat things about this net....trying out different equipment/set ups and see what happens. |
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Posted: 9/1/2020 11:13:05 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Derek45: I tried to check in 2-3 times, was eating supper, and then had to run an errand about 19:22pm local. I didn't think I got in. I heard mostly non-arfcommers and had to leave. Got you checked in on a relay. There were a lot of non-arfcommers there tonight....made for a very long net tonight. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 8:44:52 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: @Piccolo The clarity of your audio was very good. The signal was weak but I could clearly hear what you were saying...30 watts was making the trip. And my station is not noted for having great ears. Yeah. You were hitting me like a ton of bricks but NOBODY else except once when I heard some vague mumbling under the mud. The 320 actually has a GOOD reciever. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 9:00:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: Yeah. You were hitting me like a ton of bricks but NOBODY else except once when I heard some vague mumbling under the mud. The 320 actually has a GOOD reciever. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 9:21:56 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ricklaut: I think 20 meters might bring in more folks from the west coast, (at least for a few more weeks?). My reception of the 40 meter net has been steadily improving over the past 6 weeks or so as the days get shorter again. We might try starting a net session on 20 meters and then QSY to 40 meters after 20 minutes or so, or at a predetermined time. Would be good practice for changing frequency on the fly. Thoughts? |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2020 9:32:30 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: We might try starting a net session on 20 meters and then QSY to 40 meters after 20 minutes or so, or at a predetermined time. Would be good practice for changing frequency on the fly. Thoughts? I think that's a good idea. |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 10:24:20 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: We might try starting a net session on 20 meters and then QSY to 40 meters after 20 minutes or so, or at a predetermined time. Would be good practice for changing frequency on the fly. Thoughts? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: Originally Posted By ricklaut: I think 20 meters might bring in more folks from the west coast, (at least for a few more weeks?). My reception of the 40 meter net has been steadily improving over the past 6 weeks or so as the days get shorter again. We might try starting a net session on 20 meters and then QSY to 40 meters after 20 minutes or so, or at a predetermined time. Would be good practice for changing frequency on the fly. Thoughts? good idea |
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Posted: 9/2/2020 1:17:32 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: We might try starting a net session on 20 meters and then QSY to 40 meters after 20 minutes or so, or at a predetermined time. Would be good practice for changing frequency on the fly. Thoughts? The digital net does check-ins a half hour before the 40m check in time. No discussions, just a signal report. |
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Posted: 9/3/2020 6:26:14 PM EDT
[#20]
I made it into the net with a relay, barely.
I could really only hear net control, no other stations that checked in. Some with 2 call signs and some 4 and 5's. Interesting. IN the winter I was hearing almost everyone. I did just raise my ocf dipole sloper about 8-10 feet, hoping to get another 8-10 this weekend. |
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Posted: 9/3/2020 7:35:27 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By penrod72: I made it into the net with a relay, barely. I could really only hear net control, no other stations that checked in. Some with 2 call signs and some 4 and 5's. Interesting. IN the winter I was hearing almost everyone. I did just raise my ocf dipole sloper about 8-10 feet, hoping to get another 8-10 this weekend. List updated to reflect Penrod72 for 01-Sept net. Sorry about the miss. Glad you could copy me - see you next week on the net! 73 Bruce |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 5:30:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gyprat]
[#22]
I'll try to call the net tonight, God's willing. Hopefully the radio and antennas still work after sitting for so long without an oil change.
7.213 Mhz primary, 7.285 Mhz secondary frequency. All LSB Phone, as usual. We can start on 20 meters if you want but should probably do this before the 40 meter net at 20:00 ET. Let me know but keep in mind that, most likely I won't be able to hear stations nearby (Central East Coast). |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 5:49:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Brundoggie]
[#23]
Maybe give a shout out on 20m about 15 or 30 minutes before the regular net? RST checkin/response only.
ETA: Welcome back! |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:07:54 PM EDT
[#24]
Ok. I'll call on 14.261 or 14.283 Mhz at 7:45 PM (18:45) Eastern US. I'll call and monitor the 20m. frequency for ~ 5 minutes.
Technicians or members with no license can also check in by proxy on the ZELLO's Arcfom channel. I'll also try to link the net,'s audio or at least part of the net on the Zello channel. ZELLO is a free Android or iOS app. Works like an internet based walkie talkie. Download and search for Arfcom Ham Radio channel. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:30:13 PM EDT
[#25]
Monitoring 14.261.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:46:32 PM EDT
[#26]
I may have a surprise for the net tonight
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AR, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:50:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: QM01]
[#27]
K7FYI is 5x5 into AR on 14.261.
Edit: Woo hoo! Finally made voice on 40! On to a better antenna. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:53:17 PM EDT
[#28]
Got Gyprat on 14.261 - 59 in Vegas with some QSB.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:58:28 PM EDT
[#29]
i got some bleeding over from 7.214
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:59:05 PM EDT
[#30]
I'll be glad when I get moved. My antenna sucks on 20 meters, but it's the best I can do at my current location. I couldn't hear anyone.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:59:38 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elginrunner: i got some bleeding over from 7.214 Yea, I hear that too. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 7:59:40 PM EDT
[#32]
I could hear NC and K7F__ but I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:02:43 PM EDT
[#33]
on alt freq
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IA, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:03:22 PM EDT
[#34]
net is on 7.285 tonight.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:06:26 PM EDT
[#35]
 every time I go to ptt three people talk and it reinforces that I don't need to talk that bad 
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:07:22 PM EDT
[#36]
n/c is almost +20 here tonight. fantastic signal.
Great to see ya back and on the radio. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:07:52 PM EDT
[#37]
any relays?
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:08:40 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brundoggie: I could hear NC and K7F__ but I couldn't get a word in edgewise. Damn. Sorry about that. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:11:15 PM EDT
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I've heard a couple partials.
K4C??, K8l?? while n/c is proxying zello. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:16:41 PM EDT
[#40]
I have a very light copy on NC tonight. He might have his antenna turned away from me.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:19:56 PM EDT
[#41]
Got in on 2 bands :). Tough copy on 40 meters, but glad it worked out.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:22:37 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: I have a very light copy on NC tonight. He might have his antenna turned away from me. NC is strong here....heard you call before he went to zello |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:25:04 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: NC is strong here....heard you call before he went to zello I may need a relay from you. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:26:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: I may need a relay from you. Your strong and will relay if needed |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:27:56 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: Your strong and will relay if needed The path just isn't working between me and Gyprat tonight. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:34:30 PM EDT
[#46]
Thank you for the relay. It's the first time I've ever needed one.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:35:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: The path just isn't working between me and Gyprat tonight. You were up and down....great signal and then nothing.....crazy propagation |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:36:57 PM EDT
[#48]
Glad I caught this while scrolling around tonight. Was able to check in and Net control had a real strong signal here in NY.
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:37:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio_Sharkman: Thank you for the relay. It's the first time I've ever needed one. No problem, glad to relay. You and NC were both S9+ here in Central Texas, but he couldn't seem to hear you. And I've got lots of T-storms and their noise rolling in. Time to disconnect antennas. |
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Posted: 9/8/2020 8:38:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BJDFL53: You were up and down....great signal and then nothing.....crazy propagation Yea. It's been weird. I usually helped with relays when you were NC. There are some guys I talk to in New Orleans area that I had a hard time hearing last night. |
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