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The youth net I will be running will be on 20 meters, 14.240 USB, at 0100 UTC, every Tuesday. This is just a test to see if we can really get something going again (a youth net run by fellow youths). Again, 14.240 USB, 0100 UTC, Tuesday of every week. I think it would be good to mix it up such as a youth checkin call then a non-youth call for checkins. I know many older HAMs who would love to talk to youths.
Spread the news!!!!!!!! Us young hams are going to get a net going again. Spread the news!!!!!
KB1LVM
09-24-2006, 10:11 PM
YEAH!!! Power to the kids! Hope to talk to you guys! I'm so excited! Can't wait for Tuesday!
Merideth
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KG4KXD
09-25-2006, 12:44 AM
Quote[/b] (KB1LVM @ Sep. 24 2006,15:11)]YEAH!!! Power to the kids! Hope to talk to you guys! I'm so excited! Can't wait for Tuesday!
Merideth
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+1, this is going to be sweet.
Merideth, your QTH is pretty close to mine, I am in Keene, NH, despite my KG4 call... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
-Ryan
KG4KXD
YEAH!!!!!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
KC0YDZ
09-25-2006, 11:10 PM
Hey Duncan!
If you use Echolink I'd enjoy this... and as soon as I get General(hopefully in about a month) I'd enjoy this too...
I'm on echolink for 1-2 hour every day either idle or in a Chat Room
KC0YDZ
KG4KXD
09-26-2006, 09:45 PM
Bump/ Reminder to be there. I am going to get on as soon as I get back from the open house at the highschool, so I may be a little late or very early depending on how soon I can get away.
KB1LQD
09-26-2006, 11:22 PM
haha, well I'll see if I can make it tonight, ill try to make it! heck we are all so close I bet we could even jump on 2 meters afterwards! im down here in chelmsford, ma
I ran the net at 0100 UTC, 14.240, USB, no check ins.
The band was down, some people might have tried to check in but I didn't hear them. Still, spread the news and lets light this candle. In the meantime download echolink, we can stay in touch that way, it is a internet program, you still need a HAM license though. Technicians can use it too. Once you get echolink send me an e-mail so I can note it for a possible echolink net when bands are dead. My e-mail is on my Biography page on this site.
Sorry, I made a typo. The net is 0100 UTC, in UTC terms it is Wednesday. But our terms it will be Tuesday. For my time it will be 8:00 PM on Tuesday, convert CDT (centeral daylight time) to your time. Sorry. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
KB1LQD
09-27-2006, 01:22 AM
ok, tried to check in but heard nothing, gave a few calls out, i think we should just move to say 80m if we can find a spot away from everyone, that would be pretty reliable...
KC0YDZ
09-27-2006, 01:29 AM
Duncan News from the JCRAC(145.290 in Kansas City Area) repeater... "There were several people trying but you couldn't here them... and your signal was hard to read"
KC0YDZ
KG4KXD
09-27-2006, 01:50 AM
Yep, our freq. was occupied untill about 1:03UTC. I called cq at about 1:15UTC, no responce. There was some other net on .244 that I almost signed into, but they were calling an awaful lot of people to be our net. I think we ought to stick to 20, just move the net down the band a bit where it is less crowded. Mabey try .300mhz?
KB1LQD
09-27-2006, 02:12 AM
well the problem is that the band isnt in a position to support our locations, some of us are in new england, some in kansas... and at 9 pm on 20m the band is pretty dead, but 80 can be really reliable, we just need to find a clear spot away from everyone
KG4KXD
09-27-2006, 06:53 PM
Quote[/b] (KB1LQD @ Sep. 25 2006,22:12)]well the problem is that the band isnt in a position to support our locations, some of us are in new england, some in kansas... and at 9 pm on 20m the band is pretty dead, but 80 can be really reliable, we just need to find a clear spot away from everyone
Lotta band noise on 80 tho, and it stays pretty local/regional until the ionisphere cools off araound here. Not too big a problem in the UK at 1UTC, but a big problem for thoes ofus state side.
KB1LQD
09-27-2006, 07:35 PM
well, yes there will be alota noise but the signals will be up as well, The lower frequency you are the longer ground wave propagaton you have, and some of us are really close. we should try 80m, I think it might be not as "DX'y" but it woiuld definatly be reliable for at least the east coast and eastern mid america
KG4KXD
09-27-2006, 08:21 PM
Quote[/b] (KB1LQD @ Sep. 26 2006,15:35)]well, yes there will be alota noise but the signals will be up as well, The lower frequency you are the longer ground wave propagaton you have, and some of us are really close. we should try 80m, I think it might be not as "DX'y" but it woiuld definatly be reliable for at least the east coast and eastern mid america
Very well. Pick a freq. and we will see what happens. We should pick an alternate too, incase the one we pick is occupied.
i dont have a antenna for 80 is the problem. this may seem un-authentic but get echolink and try a net on that. the band is actaully lively at that time in my neck of the woods, at least sometimes.
KB1LVM
09-28-2006, 12:22 AM
WHAT FREQUENCY!!! I'm so confused!
KG4KXD
09-28-2006, 12:36 AM
Quote[/b] (kc0vvu @ Sep. 26 2006,16:25)]
Quote[/b] ]WHAT FREQUENCY!!! I'm so confused!
You aren't the only one.
Quote[/b] ]i dont have a antenna for 80 is the problem. this may seem un-authentic but get echolink and try a net on that. the band is actaully lively at that time in my neck of the woods, at least sometimes.
I still think we should stick to 20m, just have a primary and alternate net frequency. We all have the equipment, it is just a matter of getting on empty bandwdth and calling the net.
Echolink seems to be a PITA to register your lisence with, and I do not have an official copy of my general class ticket to send out yet (only the csces), and an old address is on my tech ticket...
KB1LQD
09-28-2006, 01:56 AM
ok, well if you dont have an 80m antenna, lets figure out what to do then without 80m.... theres already YAEN Young Amature Echolink Net.... lets stick to RF, why not 20m but on a time that the band is reletivily open... like 7pm est which is 2300 UTC, although I get outa work at 6pm, Im not sure how daylight savings time will affect that..... but 2300 utc is right after sunset, the bands still got some life to it. let me know what you think and how your schedual lies onto this time
KB1LVM
09-28-2006, 07:51 PM
Sounds Good to me but what day and what frequency?
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How about this, we do the net 14.240 at 2300 UTC on Fridays. The alternate frequency if the band is dead will be 7.240, 40 meters LSB. If any of our frequencies are busy move up 5 mHz (14.245 and 7.245). If that doesn't work then move down 5 mHz (14.235 and 7.235). If that still is busy, just listen around for one of our calls. Sound good? Lets hear your suggestions.
KB1LVM
09-28-2006, 09:50 PM
Sounds great I'm so happy everything is all cleared up. I am sooooooooo excited!!! can't wait to talk to you guys and girls too!
Count me in tak to you on Friday!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Merideth
KB1LVM
KG4KXD
09-29-2006, 12:37 AM
Sweet. Ill be there. That reminds me that I need to call the FCC and ask them why I am still missing credit for a test I took over a month ago...
KB1LQD
09-29-2006, 02:33 AM
Quote[/b] (KG4KXD @ Sep. 28 2006,20:37)]Sweet. Ill be there. That reminds me that I need to call the FCC and ask them why I am still missing credit for a test I took over a month ago...
That might be a good idea http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
anyways, I thinks 2300 utc is 7pm and I get out of work at 6, so I should make it. but if I dont ill try to catch the tail end of the net!
KB1LVM
09-29-2006, 11:22 PM
Heard you Duncan Lost you around 23:17 UTC Had a lot of fun talking to you for that minute or so. If you want we could try doing same time same place Saturday night, write me back with your answer.
KB1LVM
Merideth
KG4KXD
09-29-2006, 11:26 PM
I think I got signed in, but KC0VVU came in really weak. I think I heard KB1LVM sign in too. I heard something about going SSTV on 14.230 mhz, and then I got a bunch of other people dropping in on our freq. who must have been runnign legal limit linears, because they drowned everything else out. I gave up trying to listen to you guys because with the audio set high enough to hear KC0VVU the other people came in increadibly loudly.
Merideth, want to try 80 sometime?
Ryan
KC0YDZ
09-30-2006, 03:23 AM
I was just reading a youth page on ARRL.org ... and they mentioned
Try the Young Amateur EchoLink Net (YAEN) by checking in with net control, Michael Braun, N3CA, on the WASH_DC Conference server, node 6154, Fridays at 9 PM Eastern.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yaen/
"Echolink Net, meets at 9 pm Eastern Fridays on the WASH_DC conference server, node 6154. It's geared towards young amateur radio operators, but we welcome all young at heart." From Yahoo Group Page
KC0TLH
09-30-2006, 03:48 AM
Quote[/b] ]How about this, we do the net 14.240 at 2300 UTC on Fridays. The alternate frequency if the band is dead will be 7.240, 40 meters LSB. If any of our frequencies are busy move up 5 mHz (14.245 and 7.245). If that doesn't work then move down 5 mHz (14.235 and 7.235). If that still is busy, just listen around for one of our calls. Sound good? Lets hear your suggestions.
O.K. Sounds good, if thats right, see you Next Friday.
73's Alex
The band was good last night, I got all of you in. It was nice to chat! Merideth, how about 1800 UTC on Saturday we try 14.240, same specs. as the net, move up or down 5 mHz if the frequency is busy. Up first. Sound good?
KB1LQD
09-30-2006, 01:12 PM
just my 2 cents here but should we move the net upo to 14.340 or something like NAYN was so that we dont have the qrm problems and dealing with thoses guys on 240, it would really work out bnetter than the skipping around like we did friday...
BTW, make sure you ask if the frequency is in use, the net is not privledged to have that frequency, so if someone has it first they dont have to move....
I think we should stick to our frequency. Spread the news on the contacts you make and tell them to do the same. Soon the net will be known and QRM might cease (at least a bit). Lets give it a while.
KG4KXD
09-30-2006, 04:16 PM
Quote[/b] (KB1LQD @ Sep. 29 2006,09:12)]just my 2 cents here but should we move the net upo to 14.340 or something like NAYN was so that we dont have the qrm problems and dealing with thoses guys on 240, it would really work out bnetter than the skipping around like we did friday...
BTW, make sure you ask if the frequency is in use, the net is not privledged to have that frequency, so if someone has it first they dont have to move....
I have to agree with this. I couldn't hear you guys over the other people on. I got "is this frequency in use every min. or so from peple coming in a LOT louder than you guys.
KB1LQD
09-30-2006, 09:43 PM
Quote[/b] (kc0vvu @ Sep. 30 2006,11:40)]I think we should stick to our frequency. Spread the news on the contacts you make and tell them to do the same. Soon the net will be known and QRM might cease (at least a bit). Lets give it a while.
listen, im not trying to be a jerk but "We" were the qrm last night. they had the frequency, plus, theres not as many people up above .300 so not only is their less chance of not having the freq taken and less qrm to deal with which ='s easier contacts.....
I guess so. I have been listening and .240 is way too busy, I am with you guys. Lets take it to 14.340.
KB1LQD
10-01-2006, 05:45 PM
ok, cool, well, first lets jsut make sure that the county hunters net doesnt qrm us, i think they are on 14.346 or 336.... they are all pretty much 24/7
That shouldn't be a problemo. Typically the normal SSB bandwidth is 2.4 kHz I think.
KB1LQC
10-01-2006, 11:37 PM
Quote[/b] ]That shouldn't be a problemo. Typically the normal SSB bandwidth is 2.4 kHz I think.
True, however sometimes when someone runs high power and overmodulates the SSB signal there will be excessive splatter so precautions should be taken. So whether its us or someone else QRMing we have to be careful. I recently hooked my rig up to the oscilloscope to check its modulation and mabye later to the spectrum analyzer. The scope helped me get the right or at least hopefully close to the needed gain and other settings.
Most of you dont have access to a scope but i can help if anyone wants, usually there are amateurs in the area you live in that can help you out. Even on the air with another station listening with an oscilloscope has been done!
Though usually not a problem it is a very important issue if anyone runs a linear amplifier.
Thanks
Bryce
KB1LQC
Good point, well we can adjust accordingly
CE3BRA
10-15-2006, 11:11 PM
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