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Posted: 5/30/2023 8:54:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Central il. I can usually hear you fairly well. You were about 90% tonight. I can usually hear you too, but not tonight. I guess that is why they call it ham radio and not talkin radio 
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Posted: 5/30/2023 9:27:07 PM EDT
[#2]
I was hearing NCS 10-15 dB over s9 but there was some QSB and QRN probably from some thunder storms in KS. If we were on longer, the band would have gone long but we'd have more QRN to deal with.
73, Robthe |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:37:52 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: How high above the ground is the middle of your EFHW? About 15 feet. It's also pretty much parallel to the ground, which i know is not ideal. I'm fixing that in a couple of weeks. Feed point is going to about 40 ft and the end about 20 when I'm done. |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 1:41:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: limaxray]
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: Hmmmmm. How do you have that antenna deployed? Are you aware of the different power settings on the 891? They are confusing. I think it is SSB Power. HF power adjusts digital modes or something. I was portable on an 891 with a quarter wave vertical on a ground spike. However, i think Net Control and I are about the perfect distance for 40m, we pretty much always have a direct line even in bad conditions. If we get a good night with low noise on 40m I will shoot you an IM and see if we can try again. See above for layout, orientation is NNE. And yes, SSB power is at 100w. |
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Posted: 5/31/2023 10:42:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: See above for layout, orientation is NNE. And yes, SSB power is at 100w. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: Originally Posted By Shootindave: Hmmmmm. How do you have that antenna deployed? Are you aware of the different power settings on the 891? They are confusing. I think it is SSB Power. HF power adjusts digital modes or something. I was portable on an 891 with a quarter wave vertical on a ground spike. However, i think Net Control and I are about the perfect distance for 40m, we pretty much always have a direct line even in bad conditions. If we get a good night with low noise on 40m I will shoot you an IM and see if we can try again. See above for layout, orientation is NNE. And yes, SSB power is at 100w. Yeah 15' horizontal is gunna limit your range for sure. If nothing else, grab a battery and head to the woods. I do the net portable as long as it is not raining. My home antennas are not ideal and I have a high noise floor. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:42:31 PM EDT
[#6]
Likely sitting this one out, we have lightning storms flying by every so often.
 
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:45:05 PM EDT
[#7]
Clear skies in Missouri.
Turns out there is not much whip in the air on 30m with the sporty 40 coil. Lol  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:55:18 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: What state is net control in? A state of alcohol induced total confusion. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:29:48 PM EDT
[#9]
I heard a guerrilla radio station on 213 but there is a net starting on 214
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:38:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: I heard a guerrilla radio station on 213 but there is a net starting on 214 14.285 sounds clear. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:41:39 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By piccolo: 14.285 sounds clear. I have a bunch of south of the border here on 14.285 |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:41:58 PM EDT
[#12]
I'm on 7284. Strong signals on 7279. AM was on 7287
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:45:49 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: Clear skies in Missouri. Turns out there is not much whip in the air on 30m with the sporty 40 coil. Lol https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4230_jpeg-2842505.JPG That is why I prefer using a wire on the end of the whip, attached to a fishing pole. It works better than my coil. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:47:55 PM EDT
[#14]
Anyone find a band yet? Supposed to be storms here, so I am at home.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 7:48:44 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Anyone find a band yet? Supposed to be storms here, so I am at home. 7.284 |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:16:55 PM EDT
[#16]
3.800
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:18:10 PM EDT
[#17]
As heard in WI 55 noise
Net control 59 Dave MO 59 Jeff WI 58 Bruce TX 57 Tom OH 59 Me Gerard PA 57 John NC 58 ? OH portable 57 15w Jason OH 59 Bob MA 58 The band was up and down, but most everyone was very readable. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:18:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DarkLordVader]
[#18]
I am the down in the mud station.
Looks like I can only get state wide on 80m for now. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:18:30 PM EDT
[#19]
Might have to bump it up a bit for generals
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:20:10 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Might have to bump it up a bit for generals That's what I was thinking |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:27:58 PM EDT
[#21]
I tried checking in on 40 while bicycle mobile. I was hearing everyone alright. Good RX on 80 too but can't TX with a 40m hamstick.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:30:19 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC2671: I tried checking in on 40 while bicycle mobile. I was hearing everyone alright. Good RX on 80 too but can't TX with a 40m hamstick. What are you running for a setup if you don't mind? |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:30:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Bummer that we couldn't catch you on the bike. One member heard a call that started with your letter, but wasn't able to hear anything else, might have been you.
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:31:15 PM EDT
[#24]
Too much noise on 80 for me. Catch you guys later.
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:46:34 PM EDT
[#25]
Sorry for the quick in and out. I hadn't had a bite to eat since noon. I was hungry.
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Posted: 6/6/2023 9:07:08 PM EDT
[#26]
Finally got to try my 80m coil on the efhw. I could get Chris in IL 58, but piccolo was in the noise.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2023 9:34:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Timmy668: What are you running for a setup if you don't mind? Just an FT-891 connected to a magmounted hamstick sitting a pull-behind trailer. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2023 6:31:23 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC2671: Just an FT-891 connected to a magmounted hamstick sitting a pull-behind trailer. Sorry, I just saw this. Thank you for the response. I was wondering what you could possibly have for a ground plane, but that makes perfect sense 👍 |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 7:23:57 PM EDT
[#29]
Kentucky pota on primary frequ
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2023 7:25:05 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: Kentucky pota on primary frequ I know, I just worked him lol |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 7:30:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Shootindave]
[#31]
285 sounds clear here
Eta; i can hear you with RF Gain turned waaaaay down and the volume up NC station. Eta: north carolina, not net control. Net control is strong into MO |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 7:45:21 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: 285 sounds clear here Eta; i can hear you with RF Gain turned waaaaay down and the volume up NC station. I hear you. Not well, but I do hear you. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 8:06:46 PM EDT
[#33]
Everyone is a tough copy.
The Indiana station violated my ear holes. My earbuds about flew out. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/13/2023 8:21:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#34]
from Northern NY on 40m
in no particular order.... Dave MO 35 Jason OH 59 Gale WI 59 Michael NC 59, more base in your audio tonight, sounds good John NE 59 Cory WI 35 Phil NC 47 Reo IN 59 Bob MA 59 Ken IL 59 Joe GA ? 59 I looked ya up on qrz Hope our missing NCS is mending. Chris you do a fine job! oh and Chris was mostly 59 not counting QRN. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 9:12:25 PM EDT
[#35]
As heard in WI S5 noise.
Chris IL 59 Mike NC 57 Jeff WI 57 Tom NY 57 Dave MO 58 portable Cory WI 57 mobile Jason OH 59 John NE 59 Phil NC 56 Reo IN 59+10 Bob MA 57 Ken IL 59+ Joe GA 55 I am going to check my 49:1 transformer tomorrow, I may have overheated it tonight. It wasn't wound for the amp.
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Posted: 6/13/2023 9:31:39 PM EDT
[#36]
Your signal reminded me of a dying battery in a flashlight. Started out stong then dropped at the end. Next transmission, you started out strong again and then faded.
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Posted: 6/13/2023 9:35:54 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Your signal reminded me of a dying battery in a flashlight. Started out stong then dropped at the end. Next transmission, you started out strong again and then faded. To be honest, I kind of expected it might not hold up with the amp. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 9:39:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CS223]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: I am going to check my 49:1 transformer tomorrow, I may have overheated it tonight. It wasn't wound for the amp.  |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 9:51:45 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: I've done it more than once. It would heat up, SWR would climb and the amp would trip out. I finally made a new transformer with three stacked FT240-52 toroids. They have have a higher curie temp and 'hopefully' should handle the power. I'll know as soon as I get my station put back together. It's a 140-43, and it should handle the 70w I am pushing into it. I will wind it again, and use a heavier magnet wire this time. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 10:58:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Shootindave]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: It's a 140-43, and it should handle the 70w I am pushing into it. I will wind it again, and use a heavier magnet wire this time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Originally Posted By CS223: I've done it more than once. It would heat up, SWR would climb and the amp would trip out. I finally made a new transformer with three stacked FT240-52 toroids. They have have a higher curie temp and 'hopefully' should handle the power. I'll know as soon as I get my station put back together. It's a 140-43, and it should handle the 70w I am pushing into it. I will wind it again, and use a heavier magnet wire this time. I got 10' of some sort of "sprinkler wire" from the hardware store for like $4. It has 6 or 8 thin wires in it. I just got that and removed the individual wires. Used three of them to wind the 9:1. Have extras for another build. Has held up to 100W on a 140-43 on my random wire.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/14/2023 12:42:18 AM EDT
[#41]
I will see if the box is melty inside tomorrow.
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Posted: 6/20/2023 7:27:00 PM EDT
[#42]
I'm on 7285
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Posted: 6/20/2023 8:22:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 4HShooter]
[#43]
I can hold down 285 for a bit
Edit:going to 284 got a pota at 288. Calling Cq arfcom Thanks Chris for letting me know y'all beat me to the punch today on the slick. Anyway I'm poking around 40m for a bit until the thunder scares me off |
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Posted: 6/20/2023 8:33:37 PM EDT
[#44]
Good to make contact with you.
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Posted: 6/20/2023 8:45:23 PM EDT
[#45]
Conditions were rough, I could tell NC was in there
but nothing intelligible. |
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Posted: 6/27/2023 7:30:52 PM EDT
[#46]
7289 tonight
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Posted: 6/27/2023 7:40:36 PM EDT
[#47]
Have fun, guys. Too much QRN here for me.
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Posted: 6/27/2023 8:26:56 PM EDT
[#48]
As heard in WI S5 noise
Chris IL 59 Gerard PA 57 Jeff WI 56 Eric WI 59 Phil NC at noise Me Mark LA 56 ? TN 55 Tom NY 56 ? OH 57 tuner is asshoe Static rashes tonight. |
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Posted: 6/27/2023 8:34:13 PM EDT
[#49]
I won't be able to NC next week. My son is coming in for a few days and we anticipate being busy.
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Posted: 7/4/2023 2:17:34 PM EDT
[#50]
Is anyone going to be on the airwaves for this tonight? No harm if we take a week off.
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