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Link Posted: 4/23/2024 6:09:05 PM EDT
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I’m going to try to make it tonight. What time is 20m and 40m?  And we’re still on secondary channels or primary?
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 7:26:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Time    Time      Band        Primary       Secondary
CDT     Zulu          M
2000    0100         17          18.104        18.102.5
2010    0110         20          14.078        14.084
2025    0125         30          10.130        10.134
2035    0135         40            7.078          7.114
2050    0150         80            3.578          3.584

Secondary for 20m and 40m.
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 7:46:31 PM EDT
[#3]
Ill have my radio set to 20m, hopefully I can make it for 40, but not sure. Someone send me a message!
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 8:47:10 PM EDT
[#4]
i'm on 20m now...
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 8:47:56 PM EDT
[#5]
I am afk, but my radio is on
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 9:23:08 PM EDT
[#6]
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I'm not hitting you tonight.

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Link Posted: 4/23/2024 9:30:41 PM EDT
[#7]
i only copied 2 stations (IEW and PPO) on 20m.  you got 4?
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 9:34:59 PM EDT
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I'm not hitting you tonight.

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I had a soundcard error, but was afk. Moving to 40m. Got IL, MD, TN, Tejas on 40
Link Posted: 4/23/2024 9:57:09 PM EDT
[#9]
I had two way contact with 4 stations on 20m, a 5th could hear me.  I had two way contact with one on 17m. 2 way with two stations on 30m. Four stations on 40m. One on 80m
Link Posted: 4/24/2024 5:19:29 AM EDT
[#10]
I'm pretty sure I (***DID) connected with at least 4 stations. But didn't really know how to work the process.

All the videos I concentrated on was on how to get it to work. I didn't spend enough time on what to do with it from there.

I couldn't figure out how to use the @ARFCOM line in the 'heard/worked stations" box. I'll spend some more time now figuring out the next steps.

I do think I could have sent a targeted message if needed, so I felt a mission accomplished being it was my first time actually using the program.

Link Posted: 4/24/2024 8:13:40 AM EDT
[#11]
DID and PPO were +22 on 40 for me.  I could see them talking to others too that I couldn’t hear.
Link Posted: 4/24/2024 10:54:16 AM EDT
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I'm pretty sure I (***DID) connected with at least 4 stations. But didn't really know how to work the process.

All the videos I concentrated on was on how to get it to work. I didn't spend enough time on what to do with it from there.

I couldn't figure out how to use the @ARFCOM line in the 'heard/worked stations" box. I'll spend some more time now figuring out the next steps.

I do think I could have sent a targeted message if needed, so I felt a mission accomplished being it was my first time actually using the program.

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I saw you. You double click the @ARFCOM and it should pop up in your text box. Then you can follow it up with some text, or right click and there's a lot of options. This video will really help you understand JS8. BTW, congrats on getting your Extra ticket so quickly, that's quite an accomplishment.
JS8Call from A-Z Covering the Basics to Advanced Settings In One Video

Link Posted: 4/24/2024 11:22:57 AM EDT
[#13]
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I saw you. You double click the @ARFCOM and it should pop up in your text box. Then you can follow it up with some text, or right click and there's a lot of options. This video will really help you understand JS8. BTW, congrats on getting your Extra ticket so quickly, that's quite an accomplishment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiCkfvcnuOo
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Ok, I was just overthinking it. I thought clicking it would put me into a special group text chat. I did click it and send a 73 on the way out last night. So it's basically just a short cut to add that text to your message outgoing box.

I'm 30 min into that linked video. I was following it and a couple of others for setup when I was having trouble this weekend. I'll finish it this week! And then start on WinLink.

The testing comes a bit easy for me. I have a great short term memory (my wife has a great long term one - ). I missed one on my tech test and then aced the other two, but honestly I didn't learn that much at all. I think passing the tests just gives you the opportunity to begin learning. I'm not much of a talker, you can tell by my post count. I just wanted the skill and ability to be able to obtain info from coast to coast. I was surprised how much I actually liked the hobby. And really surprised just how far I've been able to contact people. With my son having his license now, the ability to make targeted comms is a whole new ball game.

Thanks once again, I appreciate the help.
Link Posted: 4/24/2024 8:16:49 PM EDT
[#14]
Winlink is easier setup compared to other digital modes. You can use your phone with the mobilinkd tnc4 or digirig lite (finally figured out how to send packet with that today).

You can download VaraHF, and VaraFM for Windows computer/tablet (paid version is $70, and I think worth it. Its basically a digital modem that can be faster than packet.

You can use a mobilinkd TNC4, or digirig lite, your cell phone and your HT to send email. WoAD (Winlink over Android Device) for Android, Radiomail for Apple.  

Winlink packet, varaFM is used over 2m70cm and you need to find a Winlink packet gateway moderately close. Select packet on the top of map at the link, zoom in for TX and see if there's one within 20 miles or so. You can also pull up a list in Winlink. Otherwise, if you live on the more sparce side of TX, VaraHF would be your best bet.

I have a friend that I send weekly emcomm emails too. At the header we list what radio, mode, antenna, power we used to accomplish the connection. We follow that by making up some disaster story, weaving in some truths, patrol details, preps, how we are improving our situation. It's pretty fun.

Winlink is great if you don't have your station running and check when u have time. JS8 is great if you can leave the station running.
Link Posted: 4/25/2024 7:00:34 AM EDT
[#15]
Copied and saved.

Link Posted: 4/30/2024 8:55:33 PM EDT
[#16]
Will have my radio on secondary 20m, will try to switch to 40 as well.
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 9:00:07 PM EDT
[#17]
I haven't  reset my clock, so my time delta is off about 700-800ms, I wish it were more. It should be noticeable. It would give someone a chance to practice  timesync.
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 9:23:21 PM EDT
[#18]
Hearing folks well on 20meter. Going to 30 very soon.

See you all on 30 Meter ?
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 9:38:18 PM EDT
[#19]
I got nobody on alt 40m. Wait I got OR, IL
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 9:49:55 PM EDT
[#20]
I am guessing I won't hear much of anybody on 80.
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 10:50:44 PM EDT
[#21]
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I saw your message on 80, but I had walked away because i never heard anyone on 80 till you showed up.
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 11:08:23 PM EDT
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Cool, good to know!  80 is not my strong point. Although I do get some decent NVIS from it.
Link Posted: 5/6/2024 4:29:57 PM EDT
[#23]
I was thinking that we could stick to 20 and 40 this week and work on messaging and relays. Thoughts?
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 7:54:03 PM EDT
[#24]
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That sounds good, more time to mess around on the most productive bands. I may be on later. It's a bad time of day for me.
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 8:34:35 PM EDT
[#25]
I modified the schedule post, Sched 1 and Sched 2. We've been doing Sched 2, let's move to Sched One. Basically,  two bands at twenty minutes each.

2000CDT      0100Z     20M      14084
2020CDT       0120Z     40M       7114
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 9:13:39 PM EDT
[#26]
I"m on KC0UWF in SE MN one HB responce so far
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 9:17:27 PM EDT
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I sent you a relay through the K1 station, did you RX it?
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 9:21:22 PM EDT
[#28]
what call am i looking for? i got a DID and an APC
EDIT; and see a K9 in there
Link Posted: 5/7/2024 9:51:15 PM EDT
[#29]
Had radio on 20m, saw a bunch of you, but I was not able to be around.
Link Posted: 5/28/2024 9:11:20 PM EDT
[#30]
Copy msg on 14084, all but callsign. Rough night
Link Posted: 5/29/2024 1:13:13 AM EDT
[#31]
I've made some pretty long ft8 contacts the last couple of weeks. Japan 1watt 5k miles, Antarctica 10,600 miles 10w. Haven't been able to make the last couple nets.
Link Posted: 6/1/2024 3:32:49 AM EDT
[#32]
Just got this working tonight. Really like it. Easy. Install to first contact was about 45 min. Could be very useful.
Link Posted: 6/3/2024 8:13:36 AM EDT
[#33]
I won't be around for net tomorrow night.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 12:07:21 PM EDT
[#34]
I should be on tonight for the first time.  KI5UZI
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 4:05:32 PM EDT
[#35]
I should be on
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 6:56:01 PM EDT
[#36]
Coordinate which schedule you guys will be using, there are two in the opening post.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 8:03:05 PM EDT
[#37]
I will not be on tonight.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 8:46:11 PM EDT
[#38]
Let's do sked 1
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:03:02 PM EDT
[#39]
I'm at 14.084 listening for anything @ARFCOM. I have sent an HB to @ARFCOM without an answer.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:05:12 PM EDT
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Same
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:06:54 PM EDT
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Same
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I'm at 14.084 listening for anything @ARFCOM. I have sent an HB to @ARFCOM without an answer.


Same


There are thunderstorms all over.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:11:09 PM EDT
[#42]
Tried to give SNR to KL2WX not sure if received.

I heard KQ4AEV HB
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:15:02 PM EDT
[#43]
Switched to 14.078 and received HB response from GA and PA.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:19:35 PM EDT
[#44]
Switching to 7114
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:21:05 PM EDT
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Negative copy, I didn't RX anyone on 20m unfortunately.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:31:00 PM EDT
[#46]
I heard KQ4AEV HB and responded.
Link Posted: 6/4/2024 9:41:54 PM EDT
[#47]
I heard VA and KS on 7114
Link Posted: 6/11/2024 9:01:43 PM EDT
[#48]
Are we on today?
Link Posted: 6/11/2024 10:29:18 PM EDT
[#49]
I was on schedule 1, but i didn't get any replies. Looks like another group uses 7114 about an hour after us. 50m was great tonight.
Link Posted: 6/12/2024 3:34:09 AM EDT
[#50]
I'm getting banging signals to the SE US on 20m right now if anybody is around this time of night. My new 40m vertical delta loop is way better than the end fed I had up.
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