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Posted: 8/9/2022 9:39:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cistercian: Horrible band conditions. Very high lightning noise and weird QSB Tom in NY 59+10 Excellent audio too OM. Chris in IL 57 to 59 with sudden fades to S2 Gayle in WI S5 to S7 but lightning noise here made you impossible to copy well. I can hear net control well...but there is some hollowness to the sound since I am close to him. Frustrating last few weeks as local T storms require I disconnect the outdoor antenna. As a result I have been playing with the SDRs a lot with lame indoor antennas to get my radio fix. I have also been building AM BCB antennas out of multiple 5.5 inch ferrite rods for a total length of 16.5 inches and they work pretty well. Not as good as a 2 foot box loop but not bad. I use the Airspy HF discovery+ and the SDRPlay RSPDX and really like SDR Console software to drive them. The Airspy is much better at LF for those interested in that. Best wishes to all and I am looking forward to winter DXing on 75. I virtually never post here anymore. See current activity at mar a lago as to why. Good luck guys! Conditions got better as we yakked. All the trailing static noise with your signal coming in disappeared. It was only occasional in the beginning but it went away. 73 and very nice chatting ole man! |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 4:10:43 PM EDT
[#2]
Listen tonight. I'm going to have the PRC 320 up and running from the hotel I m currently living in since the fire a little over a week ago.
I won't have the advantage of a wire in a tree and will be running a 2 meter whip. If I don't hit NC someone if they heaar me please relay me in even if you have to relay yourself in. Thanks, Guys. Pic, out |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 6:56:02 PM EDT
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8/9, 20w and a wire in WI. S5 noise
NC 59 John ? 33 Nick ? 44 Chris Ont 57 Bob KY 57 me Mike IA 57 Mike ? 53 ? ? 44 Chawn NY 57 Michael NC 57 KD2XXX 57 Tom NC 53 Bob MA 55 Not heard Eric WI 53 That is all I had before I bailed for the night. I probably won't be on tonight, I am exhausted, and I hope I can catch a couple hours of sleep, it is worth a lot more than a check in to me right now. 
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:06:01 PM EDT
[#4]
As of now 7285 sounds clear. Shoot out a cq and I will do the same
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:24:17 PM EDT
[#5]
Anyone?
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:25:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Standby for a 20m frequency.
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:26:40 PM EDT
[#7]
14.308 Mhz.
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:36:43 PM EDT
[#8]
Nope.
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:37:48 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: Nope. You still in 7285? |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:38:25 PM EDT
[#10]
Yes
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:40:01 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: Yes 14.308 |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:41:45 PM EDT
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No joy on 20
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:43:16 PM EDT
[#13]
Tried you, but heard nothing. Can you hear us talking on 7285?
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:44:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Tried you, but heard nothing. Can you hear us talking on 7285? Ragchew about antennas? |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 7:45:01 PM EDT
[#15]
Yes. We will call out for you again on next
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:04:17 PM EDT
[#16]
In the log!
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:19:57 PM EDT
[#17]
Is Ned Gerblanski trying to check in?
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:20:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: In the log! 
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:21:48 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By piccolo: In the log! you were 20 over 9 |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:23:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC2671: Is Ned Gerblanski trying to check in? https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_small/17/174460/2642331-5268100521-200px.jpg sounded like an artificial voice or maybe somebody very much over driving an amp |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:24:53 PM EDT
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I MADE IT!!
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:27:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: sounded like an artificial voice or maybe somebody very much over driving an amp Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Originally Posted By USMC2671: Is Ned Gerblanski trying to check in? https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_small/17/174460/2642331-5268100521-200px.jpg sounded like an artificial voice or maybe somebody very much over driving an amp sounded like an artificial voice box, w?1cgi i think. not sure, I was hoping he would transmit again. |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:28:54 PM EDT
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I heard it a couple of times, but he never came back.
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:28:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: sounded like an artificial voice box, w?1cgi i think. not sure, I was hoping he would transmit again. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: Originally Posted By Mach: Originally Posted By USMC2671: Is Ned Gerblanski trying to check in? https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_small/17/174460/2642331-5268100521-200px.jpg sounded like an artificial voice or maybe somebody very much over driving an amp sounded like an artificial voice box, w?1cgi i think. not sure, I was hoping he would transmit again. yeah I didn't make out the call, he kept getting stepped on |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:33:04 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: you were 20 over 9 You were 30 over! 
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:34:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#26]
as heard on 40m in NNY
NCS 59+10 Gerard PA s1 1-1 a bit above a murmur QRP Ken QBC QRP 59 +10 Jeff WI 47 s7 Joe GA 59 s7 Chris IL 59 s9 Andy FL 59 Terry 59 s7 Michael NC 59+20 Dave 47 great then completely gone Bob MA 59+5 Glenn MA 59 +20 Bob KY 59+10 Ken AR 59 +10 Tom OH 33 QRP Bill SC 59 me Steve AR 22 then up to 35, s5 to s9 but low volume here.,maybe my report should be 53 instead Keith TX 37 Finn NY 59+10 Nate NC 59 Craig OK 59 s9 Mark WI 59 s9 Ian N. Brunswick. 59 |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:36:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mach]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: You were 30 over! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Mach: you were 20 over 9 You were 30 over! well that is what an extra 10db will do! 
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:51:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: piccolo]
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:56:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#29]
Barely, if I was working you I would likely get it on three repeats.
Glad you are up and running OM! you spend all your day on boats but are white as a ghost. rub some axle grease on them white stilts! |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:58:28 PM EDT
[#30]
I wasn't able to hear you at all prenet, and barely during net. But, I have high noise here.
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Posted: 8/16/2022 8:59:02 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: With a 2 meter whip! HEY! Had to go QRT. Who else besides Andy and Mike heard me? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24748/ham2_jpg-2491787.JPG I heard you but the static crashes washed you out some. |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 9:03:29 PM EDT
[#32]
zero joy here in alaska, but then again I'm not surprised
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Posted: 8/16/2022 9:16:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: as heard on 40m in NNY Ken AR 59 +10 me Steve AR 22 then up to 35, s5 to s9 but low volume here.,maybe my report should be 53 instead Steve here. Still pretty chuffed about my new wire. I’ve been trying to make the net for a looooong time. NGL, though. Little concerned about my 13 Colonies chances next year. Whoever gave me that initial relay thank you! |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 9:38:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Alembic]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: With a 2 meter whip! HEY! Had to go QRT. Who else besides Andy and Mike heard me? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24748/ham2_jpg-2491787.JPG I could here you here in SW Ohio. But who cares, you're running the coolest rig and portable at that  I was running 10 watts on the KX3, the rig always seems to punch above it's output power... through a vertical tuned for the CW segment, that's ~4:1 or worse that high up on 40M, thanks for the report, as always SoS! @gyprat I will stay for comments next time, I should have anyway, I was able to listen to almost all of it. We have a local 10-10 Club net at 9. Anyway, great to hear you! You were +20 here. |
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Posted: 8/16/2022 9:43:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By signalscout: Steve here. Still pretty chuffed about my new wire. I’ve been trying to make the net for a looooong time. NGL, though. Little concerned about my 13 Colonies chances next year. Whoever gave me that initial relay thank you! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By signalscout: Originally Posted By SteelonSteel: as heard on 40m in NNY Ken AR 59 +10 me Steve AR 22 then up to 35, s5 to s9 but low volume here.,maybe my report should be 53 instead Steve here. Still pretty chuffed about my new wire. I’ve been trying to make the net for a looooong time. NGL, though. Little concerned about my 13 Colonies chances next year. Whoever gave me that initial relay thank you! It is working! I was ready to relay you too but was beat, you’re getting signal out! |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 6:23:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: With a 2 meter whip! HEY! Had to go QRT. Who else besides Andy and Mike heard me? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24748/ham2_jpg-2491787.JPG I could hear you, but it was a tough copy. Could only get a few words here and there. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 10:12:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: With a 2 meter whip! HEY! Had to go QRT. Who else besides Andy and Mike heard me? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24748/ham2_jpg-2491787.JPG I was amazed the other day reading up on the PRC 77. It only had 1.5-2 watts of transmitted power. I always assumed it was 5-10 watts. That big hunk of heaviness for up to 2 watts!  . Yea I realize that in military use might be a good thing to keep off the enemy’s artillery strike list but it explains why we often couldn’t make contacts at times. Might get 15 miles one day and 800 meters was a no go another.
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Posted: 8/17/2022 1:27:42 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By signalscout: Steve here. Still pretty chuffed about my new wire. I’ve been trying to make the net for a looooong time. NGL, though. Little concerned about my 13 Colonies chances next year. Whoever gave me that initial relay thank you! You're welcome. I could hear you pretty well. |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 1:04:40 PM EDT
[#39]
Very cool. You and I have attempted scheduled QSOs if I recall your avatar correctly
 I’m in for more skeds, I should be available evenings for awhile, dangit. |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 1:24:38 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By signalscout: Very cool. You and I have attempted scheduled QSOs if I recall your avatar correctly I’m in for more skeds, I should be available evenings for awhile, dangit. I am more likely to see an email sooner than a PM, so shoot me an email anytime you're on and want to try for a QSO. I am on most evenings these days, tonight being a likely exception. |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 6:42:57 PM EDT
[#41]
GUYS,
Looks like I won't be able to get home in time for the net tonight. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience. Maybe one of you can volunteer to play a net control station tonight. |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 6:57:51 PM EDT
[#42]
I have a nasty thunder/lightning storm due here soon; part of several waves that hit here earlier. It is unlikely that I will hook up my station for tonight's net.
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:10:43 PM EDT
[#43]
We have some minor storms, but I’ll be otherwise occupied anyway. Hopefully I’ll be in next week.
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:32:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: I have a nasty thunder/lightning storm due here soon; part of several waves that hit here earlier. It is unlikely that I will hook up my station for tonight's net. Same Earlier in the day I was cleaning and organizing my radio room listening to HF. My phone which gets lightning alert messages was upstairs. My very first indication that a storm was coming was a loud boom within a mile of the house
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:41:58 PM EDT
[#45]
7285 is open and I'm calling. I have S9 noise, but will attempt to NC unless someone else wants it.
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:47:47 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Same Earlier in the day I was cleaning and organizing my radio room listening to HF. My phone which gets lightning alert messages was upstairs. My very first indication that a storm was coming was a loud boom within a mile of the house The rain was absolutely torrential here. No wind, though. What app(?) are you using for lightning alerts? I look at the Accuweather app radar, and also use https://www.lightningmaps.org/ |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:59:51 PM EDT
[#47]
7285
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Posted: 8/23/2022 8:00:12 PM EDT
[#48]
Sounds like a regional net tonight.
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Posted: 8/23/2022 8:10:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Sounds like a regional net tonight. Best I ever heard you. 5-9 nice audio |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 8:21:48 PM EDT
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Relays count!
In! 
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