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Link Posted: 6/25/2024 7:39:37 PM EST
[#1]
You were 59 here as well. You pretty much always come in good here.
Link Posted: 6/26/2024 9:58:48 PM EST
[#2]
It was yet another week of weather for me. I didn't bother to check in here, I was kind of pissed. S9+10 lightning and local as well. The stuff 20 miles south of here was pretty wicked.
9.3 inches of rain in May, and 6.2 inches for June. It's getting old.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 11:10:13 AM EST
[#3]
Anyone want to guess what the forecast is here this evening?
My grass is still growing like it is spring.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:15:03 PM EST
[#4]
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Originally Posted By lorazepam:
Anyone want to guess what the forecast is here this evening?
My grass is still growing like it is spring.
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My grass is burning up.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:37:05 PM EST
[#5]
Band is tight tonight. No luck so far
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:38:06 PM EST
[#6]
7245?
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:40:16 PM EST
[#7]
Strong signal on 7247, checking 7244
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:41:54 PM EST
[Last Edit: GreenDragon] [#8]
7244
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:45:00 PM EST
[#9]
7244 tonight
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:54:23 PM EST
[#10]
Lots of very random QRM.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 7:25:06 PM EST
[#11]
I only heard two on my early check in.
Gerard in PA 57
Chris IL 59+
It's busy here now, and looks like it will be here for a while.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 7:36:22 PM EST
[#12]
Noise is S8 here in NC.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 7:38:06 PM EST
[#13]
I'm net control for our local 2 meter net this month. It's Thursday. I intend to open it the same way we open our net. Just on the 4th.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 8:10:06 PM EST
[#14]
So,, tonight was a good reminder for me to slow down and take some time to talk with new Amateur radio operators.  Wes from Iowa heard us on and put out his call a few times, after relaying him into the net, I thought you dummy, that's no way to introduce a new ham to the hobby.  After Chris closed the net I gave Wes a call an he was still on frequency!  We had a nice 15 minute long QSO and talked about station equipment, he was on a homemade 40 meter loop that was making a good trip to Nebraska with his 100 watts, he must have it figured out reasonably well since I turned down to 100 watts a bout halfway through the QSO and he was still able to copy 100%.  It was a good reminder to be inviting, and welcoming to the newer operators, otherwise we aren't going to have anyone to talk to when the older ham operators pass on.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 8:20:03 PM EST
[#15]
You did a great job with him, wish I could have heard him enough to have a QSO.
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 6:33:07 PM EST
[#16]
7213
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:21:49 PM EST
[#17]
Thanks, GreenDragon!
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:22:55 PM EST
[#18]
I'm farting around on 21.288 if anybody can give a listen.
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:23:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: FlatlandBusa] [#19]
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Originally Posted By tyrex13:
I'm farting around on 21.288 if anybody can give a listen.
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Give me a sec, I'll head up there

Edit #1 Just called

Edit #2 called again with 1.5KW, not hearing anything
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:32:18 PM EST
[#20]
As heard in WI S5 noise
Chris IL 59
Gerard PA 58
Bob MA 57
John NE 59+
Jeff WI 58
Bruce TX 56
Reo IN 59
Jason OH 58
Bret IN 58
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:33:26 PM EST
[#21]
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:


Give me a sec, I'll head up there

Edit #1 Just called

Edit #2 called again with 1.5KW, not hearing anything
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Band is up and down. I've worked VA, CA and PA so far.
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:49:39 PM EST
[#22]
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Originally Posted By tyrex13:


Band is up and down. I've worked VA, CA and PA so far.
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I can hear stations calling you, but haven't even heard enough to pretend that I have even heard you.
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 7:56:48 PM EST
[Last Edit: GreenDragon] [#23]
I hear a faint voice, but can't make out any words

ETA: hearing Jack in CT
Link Posted: 7/9/2024 9:32:43 PM EST
[#24]
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Originally Posted By GreenDragon:
I hear a faint voice, but can't make out any words

ETA: hearing Jack in CT
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Jack was the second to last station I worked. He's a newer ham and I was his first Alaska contact. I was the first Alaska contact for another newer ham as well. I made 17 15m contacts in about half an hour. I haven't done that much on 15m since the spring..
Link Posted: 7/16/2024 6:28:49 PM EST
[#25]
7212 sounds clear from here

7213 has occasional bleedover from someone.
Link Posted: 7/16/2024 6:34:31 PM EST
[#26]
7212
Link Posted: 7/16/2024 9:47:13 PM EST
[#27]
I had a work call right after the net closed so I wasn't able to stick around.  Even with the static crashes I has able to copy all of the stations checking in at least 90%.

Would there be any interest in having a separate ARFCOM net called out of Nebraska on a different night to try and reach members out west?
Link Posted: 7/17/2024 5:37:12 AM EST
[#28]
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:


Would there be any interest in having a separate ARFCOM net called out of Nebraska on a different night to try and reach members out west?
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That's a pretty good idea BUT you have to find a workable time.

At 2000 Eastern it's 1600 on the west coast. People are still at work.
Link Posted: 7/17/2024 7:48:01 AM EST
[#29]
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:
I had a work call right after the net closed so I wasn't able to stick around.  Even with the static crashes I has able to copy all of the stations checking in at least 90%.

Would there be any interest in having a separate ARFCOM net called out of Nebraska on a different night to try and reach members out west?
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I think it is a cool idea. I can usually hear you pretty well, even when conditions are not great. Obviously, I am not out west, but would try to check in so that if any western people want MA in their log book, I could make some quick QSOs or at least offer signal strength readings.
Link Posted: 7/17/2024 9:39:21 AM EST
[#30]
Including the guys out West would be awesome, the time difference has been a killer. I assume you guys will need to start a net around 1800 or 1900 Pacific to make it workable. I'll join in when I can. Does 40m work well from NE to CA/WA? My 40m coverage on SSB stops around TX and CO.
Link Posted: 7/17/2024 11:04:44 AM EST
[Last Edit: FlatlandBusa] [#31]
I'll start a thread later tonight looking for opinions on this.  The time and date will likely be the hardest part to sort out to get the most check-ins and for me to have time to do it.  I should be able to get Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona.  I don't think I would get California, Oregon, or Washington on 40 unless the net was later.

Edit: Might even think about running the net on the same frequency, immediately following the regular net.  If the regular net ran 30-60 minutes the time would be about right for an "ARFCOM West" net.
Link Posted: 7/23/2024 5:06:48 PM EST
[#32]
I missed last week helping with storm damage from last monday, and sigh, I will have to see how the storms develop tonight.
Link Posted: 7/23/2024 6:23:09 PM EST
[#33]
I'm  running behind. Will be there for net, but i won't be able to help find a freq.
Link Posted: 7/23/2024 6:30:58 PM EST
[#34]
So far 7229 looks clear.

Anybody jumps on it I'll tell them I bought it from the FCC when they sold it on eBay.
Link Posted: 7/23/2024 6:33:06 PM EST
[#35]
Feel free to help me out in case I have to pee or something.

Lotsa frequency thieves out there.
Link Posted: 7/23/2024 10:33:55 PM EST
[#36]
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Originally Posted By GreenDragon:
I'm  running behind. Will be there for net, but i won't be able to help find a freq.
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Thanks for calling the net.  We'll see how bad I screw up calling an HF net next week.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:26:28 PM EST
[#37]
SB 7213
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:28:05 PM EST
[#38]
There's already people on 7214
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:30:28 PM EST
[#39]
I'm on 7211
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:36:58 PM EST
[#40]
I don’t  hear anyone
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:38:21 PM EST
[#41]
I hope I'm getting out. We had a bunch of storms today, hope the antenna is good
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 6:38:37 PM EST
[#42]
7.211 has a constant high pitched tone kind of like some kind of digital mode. Am hearing net control about 75% and will try to check in when the chance comes.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:04:16 PM EST
[#43]
I'm not hearing ANYTHING.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:05:40 PM EST
[#44]
Noise floor is about s8-s9 for me I did get in but it’s rough
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:09:58 PM EST
[#45]
Limaxray I’m with you lots of noise I’ve lost net control
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:15:36 PM EST
[#46]
It's really crunchy here, S5 noise floor and S9 static crashes.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:30:29 PM EST
[#47]
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Originally Posted By Emoto:
7.211 has a constant high pitched tone kind of like some kind of digital mode. Am hearing net control about 75% and will try to check in when the chance comes.
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I had to notch it out to hear anything tonight
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:30:56 PM EST
[#48]
As heard in WI. S6 noise with static.
Chris IL 59
Paul OH 56 at noise level
John NE 59+10
Tom TN 56 at noise level
Bob MA 58 thanks for the signal report
Gerard PA 58 I love the AF museum, used to go regular when I lived nearby.
me
Jeff WI 54 in the noise tonight
Bruce TX 57
Jason OH 59
Good signals, but man it was noisy.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:38:03 PM EST
[#49]
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:
It's really crunchy here, S5 noise floor and S9 static crashes.
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If you change frequency post it here, please.
Link Posted: 7/30/2024 7:38:27 PM EST
[#50]
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:
It's really crunchy here, S5 noise floor and S9 static crashes.
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If you change frequency post it here, please.
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