QRZ HF NET

[al2i]

Just QSOed with N4UOG in Georgia on 14.325 about 5 minutes after the normal net time. Signals were fair.

[ab8ma]

Quote (ab8ma @ April 07 2006,07:18)
Quote (cu2jt @ April 07 2006,14:16)

I will most probably check in on the 3905CC net tonight again. Forecast says TSRA but right now, 14:15 local time we have clear skies so I doubt it.

Is there a QRZ net on 14325 ? What time ??

//Gary - CU2JT


OK, my favourite frequency is 7092. Can you check for me there. I put out 600w into a 1/4 wave vertical 100 yards from the Atlantic so if there is any propagation, you should be able to hear me. I will call you on 7092 at 00:00z



Friday 4/7/05 at 00:00z, 20:00EST,16:00PST freq/7.275

[KE5FRF]

I'm still going to do a net on 40 meters 2nite per my signature block. Hope you guys can join.

[af2cw]

You're killing me Heath!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[ab8ma]

I know for sure that Gary CU2JT would like to join the QRZ net.

"OK, my favourite frequency is 7092. Can you check for me there. I put out 600w into a 1/4 wave vertical 100 yards from the Atlantic so if there is any propagation, you should be able to hear me. "

Is this improper or impossible?

I thought that most rigs had the ability to listen to 2 frequencies simultaneously. That is how you can tell where the dx is listening when they say "up 5 to 15" on 20 meters.

Could we set our rigs to listen on 7.092 and 7.275 simultaneously, while transmitting on 7.275? That way Gary can also join.

Any thoughts?

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 07 2006,16:56)]Could we set our rigs to listen on 7.092 and 7.275 simultaneously, while transmitting on 7.275? That way Gary can also join.

Any thoughts?
You can do it on the IC756Pro II & III using "Dual Watch," and on the IC7800, the Yaesu Mark V and the Orions using separate receivers.

One ear is going to be listening to one frequency and the other ear is going to be listening to the other frequency.

!!

Can you spell schizophrenia?

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[kj3n]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 07 2006,16:56)]Could we set our rigs to listen on 7.092 and 7.275 simultaneously, while transmitting on 7.275? That way Gary can also join.

Any thoughts?
I've got 4 HF antennas and 3 radios. I'm sure we can arrange something for Gary.

Split operation isn't hard if you've got 2 VFOs. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

Some of you guys need to move up to 90's technology, for cryin' out loud. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[N6WK]

I'm listening on 14.325 right now at 22:55 UTC


Gordon

[W3MIV]

Nada.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 07 2006,22:56)]I'm listening on 14.325 right now at 22:55 UTC


Gordon
I am also listening on 14.325. I don't hear you listening.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (n3jja @ April 07 2006,22:49)]Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 07 2006,16:56)]Could we set our rigs to listen on 7.092 and 7.275 simultaneously, while transmitting on 7.275? That way Gary can also join.

Any thoughts?
I've got 4 HF antennas and 3 radios. I'm sure we can arrange something for Gary.

Split operation isn't hard if you've got 2 VFOs. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

Some of you guys need to move up to 90's technology, for cryin' out loud. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
I know my Icom 775dsp can do it. I really have not much experience though with other hardware.

The Dualwatch does seem to compromise with it's audio mixing, but I have found it extremely valuable.

[W3MIV]

Fair copy on N6WK from MD, but lot of slow QSB and signal goes up and down. Will monitor for a while to see if anybody else dips into the pool...

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[N6WK]

Thanks Albert,
The QSB is Killing us. You went from right at the noise to Q5 then back down. I sure hope the bands get better soon. I'd love to have some LONG QSO's !!
I also will be listening !
73,
gordon

[KB3LIX]

Been listening to .325 for a while, heard nothing either.
There is a thunderstorm approaching, I can hear the very vivid lightning static crashes, and they appear to be getting STRONGER !

Not a good sign. Will keep listening to .325 for a while, then may QSY to 40 meters close to 0000z.

[wa9cwx]

7275, QRN 20 OVER, Sorry heard somebody in there but NO copy.

[wa9cwx]

BTW, I was running 1000 watts output to a 400' dipole at 90', then tried a pair of phased verticals, then a regular coax fed dipole at 50 feet, band was total noise and NO signals here on 7275.

[WB2WIK]

I'll try to get on 14.325 at 0000UTC, which is in 29 mins from now.

BTW, the A and K indeces have been very high, which explains the crappy condx and lots of noise. They were so high on Wednesday they broke a record for 2006 year to date, and almost broke the 2005 record. Indicators that we are very close to the absolute bottom of the cycle.

WB2WIK/6

[cu2jt]

I am listening to the net right now at 23:44 and would love to join if anybody could listen on 7092

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (cu2jt @ April 08 2006,00:45)]I am listening to the net right now at 23:44 and would love to join if anybody could listen on 7092
where are YOU listening ?

Gordon
N6WK

[KI4CIA]

Gary, sorry - I'm hearing something in all the static, can barely make out a human voice occassionally but not much. But sounds like you are getting to talk with some of the QRZers http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[cu2jt]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 07 2006,16:51)]Quote[/b] (cu2jt @ April 08 2006,00:45)]I am listening to the net right now at 23:44 and would love to join if anybody could listen on 7092
where are YOU listening ?

Gordon
N6WK
On the net frequency, 7275 and talking on 7092

[KE5FRF]

I regret to have to report, after all of the "hoopla", that I can't do net control tonight due to windy conditions at my location. It is 18:50CST here, 10 minutes before I had planned on having the NET, and I can't put up my antenna because the wind is blowing really hard. Looks like a storm. Maybe someone else can do net control?

I sincerely apologize, but I can't take the chance of my antenna blowing into my neighbor's house</size>

[cu2jt]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 07 2006,16:52)]Gary, sorry - I'm hearing something in all the static, can barely make out a human voice occassionally but not much. But sounds like you are getting to talk with some of the QRZers http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Now that we know it works, I will be back for sure. So, one of these days, the static will be low and the conditions good.
I run 600W into a full sized vertical (33ft tall) and live 100 yards from the ocean so you should be able to hear me in normal conditions.

[W3MIV]

Gordon: We are on 7275. Gary is xmitting on 7092.

[W0LPQ]

N6WK is S4, CWX is S2... on .235...Steve WIK/6 is S5..at 0007Z Steve is not hearing me ....

Bill, W0LPQ

[cu2jt]

7275 is a perfect frequency in Eu - very quiet and miles away from the nearest BC station. Good copy on all stations so far

[KB3LIX]

The thunderstorm has arrived, Time to go

QRT !

BTW, before the storm got here, I was hearing Albert fine and Gary OK between the static bursts.
Better luck next time !

[KE5FRF]

Just in case you missed my post, I am really sorry but the wind is blowing 15-20 mile per hour gusts here in SE Louisiana, and when I tried to put my antenna up, the wind was catching it, and whipping it. My antenna is not a permenant structure, I have to put it up and take it down when I want to use it. I'm really sorry but I just can't take the chance with the wind like it is right now, and a storm brewing.

[cu2jt]

Quote[/b] (KB3LIX @ April 07 2006,17:00)]The thunderstorm has arrived, Time to go

QRT !

BTW, before the storm got here, I was hearing Albert fine and Gary OK between the static bursts.
Better luck next time !
I will be back, Bill.

[KI4CIA]

Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 07 2006,17:02)]Just in case you missed my post, I am really sorry but the wind is blowing 15-20 mile per hour gusts here in SE Louisiana, and when I tried to put my antenna up, the wind was catching it, and whipping it. My antenna is not a permenant structure, I have to put it up and take it down when I want to use it. I'm really sorry but I just can't take the chance with the wind like it is right now, and a storm brewing.
Heath,

Not a problem Heath. Lord knows the meterologists can't predict the weather, so how can we? It's howling up here pretty good. Not storming yet-those are coming through sometime in the next couple of hours.


I've QSY'd to 20 meters - was getting some QRM on 40 meters so just listening to Gordon and Steve (and barely hearing everyone else) and trying to catch up on some QSL cards http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[N6WK]

melinda,
Frank is calling you !

[KI4CIA]

Sorry, I heard "CIA", tried to answer but he didn't hear me. The noise here is atrocious!


BTW-ya'll missed Dave!! He tried calling you Gordon ...There's my 2nd QSO with Alaska - now if I can just get Dave on CW I've have it wooped http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif He actually had a better signal than most of the rest of you.

He's going to try 40 meters but says he usually gets hammered with broadcast stations.

[KI4CIA]

Heath - did you get your QSL card yet? Feel free to use it for target practice sometime - I'm sure you'll want to http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[al2i]

UhOh. I am so far behind on QSL cards that it isn't even funny, I hope you all are real patient.

Melinda, say where and I'll meet you on CW.

[KI4CIA]

Quote[/b] (al2i @ April 07 2006,18:13)]UhOh. I am so far behind on QSL cards that it isn't even funny, I hope you all are real patient.

Melinda, say where and I'll meet you on CW.
Dave -

Well, you're getting a SASE from me http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I don't have a right to fuss though, because I have cards from January to send out. (I've gotten 6 taken care of tonight) I never realized CW ops sent this many QSL cards!


I'm listening on 14048 right now http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif And you just thought I was "long-winded" on SSB ... Seriously, if you can't right now (conditions are a little rough) we can set up a sched for later - but would be after next weekend. 73 and thanks!

[KI4CIA]

Dave - I hear ya!!!

[KI4CIA]

Gordon, I can barely hear you ... better pass it back to Dave when you're done.

[N6WK]

Yea, I can barely hear you also. Dang, I wish the bands would improve!

73,

Gordon

[KB3LIX]

I'm amazed, with the bands so crummy, I just worked a RU0 in Asiatic Russia on 20 meters with 100 watts into my homemade inverted V.
This stuff never ceases to amaze me.

[KI4CIA]

well, I'm getting QRM here now ... but sounds like this is turning in to a roundtable http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[KI4CIA]

Bill - that is so true.


Dave - many thanks for the QSO !!! Was a joy to chat on CW for a change http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Danny and Gordon - sorry I couldn't hear you.

Gordon - your signal was stronger the last time so was actually able to pick out more of what you were saying.

The Magic of radio!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[al2i]

Gordon, Danny, and Melinda, you all were fun to talk to. I guess the sigs are going North--South but not East--West. Europe is booming in now but I have to go do some oil company business. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[WA5KRP]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 07 2006,21:12)]Danny and Gordon - sorry I couldn't hear you. #
Same here, Melinda.


But I finally worked AL2I. I'm putting my key in the dishwasher.


WA5KRP
Texas

[WB2WIK]

Well, worked Frank WA9CWX and Gordon at 0001-> UTC on 14.325, anybody else trying to break in was too weak. Frank was S9 from WI though, here in L.A. Band still not so great.

Tried 7275 and there was activity there, but nobody from QRZ.com. Too early in the day here, it's daylight until 0145UTC or so and then the band improves a lot.

Will try again tomorrow or Sunday, see what happens.

Good to hear you, Frank. Nice, strong signal here.

WB2WIK/6

[KC0KBH]

What time and freq (s) is the net?

[AG3Y]

Darn storms. QRN was bad on 40 with visible lightning in the west. I did get some work done on the loop today, with an improvement on 20, but some loss on 80. Well, that band is pretty stinko for the Summer, anyway, so I am not going to worry about it!

Still wanting to put up a sloping Ground Plane on 20 and get that radiation angle down closer to the horizon. It will be interesting to see if that helps things on that band.

Well, I will keep trying and listening for a quiet night. Hope to work some of you this weekend. I have heard the group a couple of times, but static levels have just been abizmal ! (sp?)

73, Jim

73, Jim

[al2i]

I couldn't talk to anyone SSB down in the states today, but copy was child's play on CW, so as long as no one wanted to be a speed demon. That was cool.

In 3-4 weeks I am planning to get some digital modes running in this shack again... So the QRZsters have been warned! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[cu2jt]

That wasn't so hard or ... ?

Thanks for letting me in, Albert and Jim. Band changed after about 1/2 hour and I had to hit the fleabag.

Nice clean frequency so I might be back some day when the insomnia sets in.

//Gary

[W0LPQ]

KBH Steve, WIK/6 mentioned both frequencies. Read back a couple and all of it is there. 00Z..

Bill, W0LPQ

[KC0KBH]

Quote[/b] (al2i @ April 07 2006,15:57)]I couldn't talk to anyone SSB down in the states today, but copy was child's play on CW, so as long as no one wanted to be a speed demon. That was cool.

In 3-4 weeks I am planning to get some digital modes running in this shack again... So the QRZsters have been warned! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
I was just thinking that last night! How about a freq on 20, a little above or below 14.070 for QRZ PSK?

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (KC0KBH @ April 08 2006,06:44)]Quote[/b] (al2i @ April 07 2006,15:57)]I couldn't talk to anyone SSB down in the states today, but copy was child's play on CW, so as long as no one wanted to be a speed demon. That was cool.

In 3-4 weeks I am planning to get some digital modes running in this shack again... So the QRZsters have been warned! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
I was just thinking that last night! How about a freq on 20, a little above or below 14.070 for QRZ PSK?
That's a capital idea OM!

[W3MIV]

Indeed, an excellent suggestion. But first breathe some life into 14MHz!

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[ab8ma]

Thanks to w3miv, ki4cia, and n3jja for contacts last night. Thanks also to kd5owo, WA5KRP, and ke5frf earlier in the week.

Nice start to my "WAQrz" award. only 249,994 to go. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ April 08 2006,09:39)]Indeed, an excellent suggestion. But first breathe some life into 14MHz!

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From my point of view, 20 meters works marginally during the day with a brief improvement to each area as that area falls into the grey line. Unfortunately, there is nothing on 40 m at the net time. 40 opens up later, but then the net freq. is hammered by commercial broadcast at 20 over s9.. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Other freqs on 40m have been good after about 0400z, and at about 0600z 80 m "wakes up". By 0800z 80 m is wide open.

[ab8ma]

Why cannot you all live in a civilized timezone like us Midwestern Eastern folks? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Ok, I have exceeded my 1.37 post per day quota. Penalties to follow.

[ai4ep]

O just noticed AB8MA s post about how many other QRZ folks to work for his award...it makes you wonder.

There are so many folks that just read these posts on an hourly basis, not not daily, or even weekly.....where are all of them at ( so far as checking in to the net ) when the net is going on ?

Is ALL of them busy with work / family ?
Are all of the N C T and cant talk on Hf ?

Why dont the N C S ( net control station ) hear from even 10 - 20 - 50 - 100 of them over the period of a full week ?

No, I do not expect any answers from any who read this post, and no, it aint meant to be negative. But it does make you wonder why it only seems to be 20 folks or less who have checked in even ONE time... ?

Out of all the licensed amateurs in USA, and even less, the numbers of registered call signs that use qrz...and all the call signs that just read and never say a word...why do not they check in to this net ?

It is available in cw and voice.

Like stated earlier, I do not expect an answer rom any one...but it does make folks think and wonder just a little bit for a little while.
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[ab8ma]

EP, we would not want a response from everybody. The net cannot support that kind of traffic hi hi.

Also, I am not sure that the folks who have been the Net Controls for this experience have the desire or ability to handle what could be a major flood. I sure don't have that experience.

So far, this has been great. We even had split operation with CU2JT on 40 last night..

Watch out, this will be grand.

[N6WK]

I'm on 14.325 and Listening...


Gordon

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 08 2006,23:04)]I'm on 14.325 and Listening...


Gorodn
Calling you

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 09 2006,00:09)]Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 08 2006,23:04)]I'm on 14.325 and Listening...


Gordon
Calling you
I hear you, but you are still in my Noise.

Sorry.

Gordon

[ab8ma]

Wow. And you were so loud earlier in the week.

I understand that you were able to hook up with CU2JT last night?

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 09 2006,00:13)]Wow. And you were so loud earlier in the week.

I understand that you were able to hook up with CU2JT last night?
No, I didn't hook up with Gary.
40 was just TOO noisy here. I did hook up with Dave AL2I and Meinda KI4CIA howeveron CW. I worked WA9CWX and WB2WIK on SSB .

Gordon

[ab8ma]

Just contacted K9VNM /mobile 4 on 14.325. So, the band is available. Anybody?

[ab8ma]

N6WK - would you like to set up a SLOW cw with me on 40 or below? 20 Farnsworth.

[N1MLF]

I just CQ'd a few times but heard no reply.. lotta static here.

JW

[ab8ma]

So? I am calling now.

[ab8ma]

Somebody in there but cannot hear.

[N1MLF]

nada... spanish sta just below..

[ab8ma]

Why is that we can work ce0z but cannot work those of us closest to QRZ?

[KI4CIA]

Well, did get a short chat with Gordon. I think I'll go back to scanning the CW bands and see if I can find a clear frequency http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 08 2006,23:56)]Well, did get a short chat with Gordon. #I think I'll go back to scanning the CW bands and see if I can find a clear frequency http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
which band?

[KI4CIA]

40 meters

[ab8ma]

Searching. What frequency?

[KI4CIA]

7.063 if the SSB chatter doesn't bother you? It's not too late here and it comes and goes.

[ab8ma]

Wow. Was I bad or what?

[KI4CIA]

Your not giving up are you?

[af2cw]

Heard you in there Bob, 589.

[KI4CIA]

Bob - we'll definitely do this again. I'm glad you are giving it a shot though, and using the mic on the rig?? I've tried that a couple of times and it's for the birds http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I like my straight key much better http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Just hope you were able to copy ok?

[af2cw]

Nice fist Melinda, you were coming in nice a strong up here in Rockland Co., NY.

[KI4CIA]

Rich, are you up to a CW QSO? I can copy up to about 15 wpm.

[al2i]

I heard AB8MA but he is a bit deaf. hihi

[al2i]

The Kinky Contestors Dominate Me. :blush:

[ab8ma]

Wow. I tried contacting you. Then I tried and discovered my account qith QRZ was invalid.

[ai4ep]

...how would you folks communicate if the internet did not exist ? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[KI4CIA]

Well, I don't feel so bad now ... I was having problems too. Weird.

I wonder how many emails the moderators are going to end up with?

Bobby - I can honestly say if the internet did not exist I would not have Alaska in my logs three times (or any of the rest of you!) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif (And I probably wouldn't be in amateur radio anyway)

Thank God for the internet http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KI4CIA]

Now that things are working again, I can finish what I started -

AF2CW and AB8MA - thanks for the QSOs guys!!

[ai4ep]

yep...there still ARE amateur communications being made with out the internet between party A and party B...it just takes a little effort.

-------------------
I read in the paper that " there are more crimes being committed today with the use of a computer than any other way ".

Sad but true.

Man made the computer originally for GOOD purposes.

Man also has made it available to be used for EVIL purposes.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 09 2006,01:54)]Now that things are working again, I can finish what I started -

AF2CW and AB8MA - thanks for the QSOs guys!!
Wow. I forgot how how to CW. Thanks for the contact, however disjointed mine was, http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ai4ep]

,,,more leaky clouds overhead.... !!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ai4ep]

...sixty pages...and still less than 20 check ins per net. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 09 2006,03:32)]...sixty pages...and still less than 20 check ins per net. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Yep, But every QSO is a great one and If you have NOT noticed, it has cut way down on the Bickering here on QRZ.
It just Proves that Communicating via radio does make FRIENDS !!

I personally don't care if there is only 1 check in or 100 check in's, they are all memorable and defiately FUN !

Gordon
N6WK

[WB2WIK]

Missed the "net" earlier today, but had fun on 18.120 (17m) working lots of DX there. Just worked JH1OCC in Tokyo, VR2XMT in Hong Kong and JK4CHT in Tottori a few mins ago.

Will try 14.325 at 0000UTC tomorrow if possible. But 17m is in better shape than 20m is, around that time, pretty frequently.

Shoot for the MUF...

WB2WIK/6

[kf4vgx]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 07 2006,20:32)]...sixty pages...and still less than 20 check ins per net. # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
You do indeed have a valid point.

As one poster said, 20 check ins seems to be the quality check ins.

Will #quanity come later #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif. I think #the next generation of amateur radio has arrived.

Enjoy what you have ,it seems time has changed before your eyes..

So much bickering egos galore any where you turn with amateurs these days .

Still there are some trying to gain new interest only to be belittled by others or no followers.

Thats where it ends , in the ego department .

Follow him see where it leads .




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[ae6yd]

My antenna sucks on 20, but I have my power supply now and I'll be glad to join you if possible. Tomorrow, 14.235, 0:00 Zulu. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[al2i]

I heard you on <s>14.235</s> 14.057.5 but you were a smidgion too weak and the doggone Russians Swedes and Germans wanted QSOs so I talked to them with the new club call.

[ae6yd]

Those darn DX ops... Always wanting Q's... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 08 2006,19:32)]...sixty pages...and still less than 20 check ins per net. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
It is almost as if we need a scratchpad area with a post persistance of a few hours so that we can spot each other like on DX Summit (http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/) or DXScape (http://www.dxscape.com/)

[ai4ep]

...THAT is what the title says -- "just the facts" !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Maybe now we know why this idea was not tried in the past 6 months, a full year ago, or even 2 - 9 years back. They HAD computers back then. 5 years ago they even had better band conditions...consistently.

" just the facts " . http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[af2cw]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 08 2006,21:54)]Now that things are working again, I can finish what I started -

AF2CW and AB8MA - thanks for the QSOs guys!!
A pleasure chatting with you Melinda, very nice fist. Tnx for the new numbers. Hope to hear you on again. Will have to keep an ear out for Bob, would like to have a chat with him as well.

[AC0H]

Quote[/b] ]You do indeed have a valid point.

As one poster said, 20 check ins seems to be the quality check ins.

Will quanity come later http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif. I think the next generation of amateur radio has arrived.

Enjoy what you have ,it seems time has changed before your eyes..

So much bickering egos galore any where you turn with amateurs these days .

Still there are some trying to gain new interest only to be belittled by others or no followers.

Thats where it ends , in the ego department

I have no idea what you're trying to say here.

[wa9cwx]

I ENJOY obscure and esoteric, oblique and subtle.

But even so, I don't understand what he is trying to say EITHER !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[wa9cwx]

BTW, had nice QSOs with WB2WIK and N6WK.

You know WHAT?

They SOUNDED like I would have expected..... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Thanks again guys, and Melinda, I look forward to a CW contact later this week......

73,
Frank

[AC0H]

Quote[/b] ]I ENJOY obscure and esoteric, oblique and subtle.

But even so, I don't understand what he is trying to say EITHER !!
I have a sneaking suspicion that it had something to do with Echolink/IRLP/VoIP but can't figure out what that's got to do with an HF net.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (AC0H @ April 09 2006,11:51)]I have no idea what you're trying to say here.
Interesting concept. I had no idea that such a thing mattered to many posters on QRZ.

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[ai4ep]

Gee, wonder if there will be a net today ?

If so, what time, mode and frequency ?

--------------

Gee, wonder if any N C T are studying harder to get their general written and morse code test finished and passed, so maybe some night around June or July, they might get to be lucky check-in #10 ??

Get to work, those tests are NOT that hard, I passed them. ( lousy reference )...hey if AI4EP can do it, surely YOU can !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ae6yd]

I am listening on 14.235 USB now, is the net today going to happen?

(edit) Re-checked the frequency, now listening on 14.325 and still hearing nothing. Am I just deaf, or are you guys out there?

[KI4CIA]

Quote[/b] (KF6CZG @ April 09 2006,17:03)]I am listening on 14.235 USB now, is the net today going to happen?

(edit) Re-checked the frequency, now listening on 14.325 and still hearing nothing. Am I just deaf, or are you guys out there?
There's not a net every night - KE5FRF tries to make every Friday at 0000 zulu on 7.275. Sometimes some of the other guys are able to get something going on 14.325 but I think conditions were crappy today.

And I'm sure you know this already, but there is no "special group" or "cliques". Everyone is welcome, and hope to meet you either on 40 or 20 or even run across you on CW. That would be cool http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

73,
Melinda / KI4CIA

[kf4vgx]

Quote[/b] (AC0H @ April 08 2006,11:31)]Quote[/b] ]I ENJOY obscure and esoteric, oblique and subtle.

But even so, I don't understand what he is trying to say EITHER !!
I have a sneaking suspicion that it had something to do with Echolink/IRLP/VoIP but can't figure out what that's got to do with an HF net.
Sorry ,I should have explained it better http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ai4ep]

What time and band and exact frequency and mode will todays net be on ? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[AC0H]

KE5FRF will be calling the weekly "informal" QRZ net on Fridays at 00:00Z on 7275 Khz + or - QRM.

[KE5FRF]

Quote[/b] (AC0H @ April 10 2006,14:22)]KE5FRF will be calling the weekly "informal" QRZ net on Fridays at 00:00Z on 7275 Khz + or - QRM.
That's right, thanks.

I will do it every Friday afternoon on the same frequency at the same time.

If anyone else wants to have another net/gathering/whathaveyou whenever, it is up to you guys, but I will be doing this every Friday.

This last Friday I wasn't able to due to sudden storm conditions at the QTH.

[n8yx]

Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 10 2006,12:29)]If anyone else wants to have another net/gathering/whathaveyou whenever, it is up to you guys, but I will be doing this every Friday.

This last Friday I wasn't able to due to sudden storm conditions at the QTH.
In this case, you need an alternate net control.

I hereby nominate AI4EP.

[ae6yd]

I'd be alternate control except that I get home around 0030 Zulu on Fridays. Sorry Heath.

[KB3LIX]

Quote[/b] (n8yx @ April 10 2006,15:41)]In this case, you need an alternate net control.

I hereby nominate AI4EP.
Now, that's FUNNY !

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (KB3LIX @ April 10 2006,21:01)]Quote[/b] (n8yx @ April 10 2006,15:41)]In this case, you need an alternate net control.

I hereby nominate AI4EP.
Now, that's FUNNY !
Unless Fred can set up another poll, EP has my vote also.

[W3MIV]

I vote for AI4EP as NC alt.

Get a foot warmer, Robert, you're gonna need it.

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[ai4ep]

Thanks but no thanks.

I do not do N C S any more.

I stated earlier in more than one thread of my attempt at doing " Skywarn Nets " in the 1990 s and how folks acted with their CUTE way of saying " it is raining over here " and "gee, the wind is blowing "...and the jerks that wanted personalized weather forecast for their backyard activities.

So, once again, thank you, but no thanks.

By the way, once again...what time and frequency and mode is TODAY s net...there was one on Monday of last week...why not today ?

[KI4CIA]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 10 2006,14:22)]#By the way, once again...what time and frequency and mode is TODAY s net...there was one on Monday of last week...why not today ?
Read KE5FRF's post again ...

"If anyone else wants to have another net/gathering/whathaveyou whenever, it is up to you guys, but I will be doing this every Friday."


I take that to mean that there may not be a net Monday - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It's just up to who's around, if they have time (outside of family, work, church, whatever). There doesn't HAVE to be a net every single freaking night! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

If there is, lovely, if not, and you REALLY are dead-set on having one, START IT!

Good grief ...

Bobby - I think you've just found my number one pet peeve, such as it is. I guess it's nice to know that I do have one. And no, I'm not mad, just yankin yer chain. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 10 2006,21:22)]Thanks but no thanks.

I do not do #N C S any more.

I stated earlier in more than one thread of my attempt at doing " Skywarn Nets " in the 1990 s and how folks acted with their CUTE way of saying " it is raining over here " #and "gee, the wind is blowing "...and the jerks that wanted personalized weather forecast for their backyard activities.

So, once again, thank you, but no thanks.

#By the way, once again...what time and frequency and mode is TODAY s net...there was one on Monday of last week...why not today ?
Sorry to hear that. But it's too late, I already voted. HiHi.

If you wish, we could start a net tonight and see who shows up?

Not a Net Smart Operator (NSP?) myself. I have seen this go from a list to a round robin.

So, just to let you know I am also pulling your leg, What frequencie to you want to land on?

[N6WK]

Ok, Start it. I'm around 14.320....
14.325 is BUSY
Beaming East !!

Gordon
N6WK

[W3MIV]

All I am hearing is a whacko immigration rant.

[ab8ma]

Heavy jamming on 14.325.

[ab8ma]

14313 seems clear.

[ab8ma]

14.313 is ours.

[N6WK]

I'm hearing a QSO on 313... is that you ?

[ab8ma]

Yup.

[ab8ma]

Gordon, do you have a beam on me? 14.313

[ab8ma]

I cleared with w4tau after working w4pbu on 14.313.

W4tau is still on but I cleared.

[vk4xjb]

Is the mumbling on 14.325 at the moment related to this net? 0103utc.

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

so it looks like this might ( if that often ) be a one time per week net ( Friday night / evening ).

Out of several thousands folks who post here daily, apparently none ( including my self ) have the back bone to attempt in a frivilious fashion to think of trying to be a N C S. ( net control station ) It appears that every one wants every one else to do all the work, while all they have to do is sit by their radio and give their call sign at the appointed moment ( just like me ).

But my question is --- some of you wish to insult me and call me childish names, yet you do no batter with your own actions. Where is your backbone ? Oh that is right, it disappeared the day your license came in the mail of what ever class of amateur you currently are...your sense of ambition to do better is gone...your ability to reach out and try new things is gone...your " get up & go " has " got up & went ". You are no better than AI4EP ( the very one you badmouth ).

Shame on you.
shame
shame
shame
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[N6WK]

Ok Robert,
At 23:00 Zulu Tomorrow, I will be on 14.325 +/- the Qrm to start the QRZ Net. I will Expect you to be there, and To be LOUD enough to be heard above the current Noise Level. I will point the Beam just a bit North of Due East, as that should be pretty much on you!
I have 7 Elements to point your way, so I will assume that you will have enough of a signal to out-weigh your complaining.
Of course, If you can only put out 50 watts into a dismal antenna, you really can't expect anyone to hear you now, can you ?
How about throwing a FEW hundred Watts into a 3 Element Yagi toward me??? Or do you expect My antenna to do ALL the work ??

73,
Gordon

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

What type of answer do you expect ?

Attempting to confront me ON THE INTERNET or ON THE RADIO will not increase the check - in status of the net.

Just do your best --- and please calm down.

AI4EP (Robert)

[N6WK]

OK, See you tomorrow at 23:00 UTC with your STRONG signal !!
Oh Yea, I'm Calm. I mean after all, I have been able to check into EVERY Qrz Net that I so wanted too ! Never once did I accuse anyone of "Secret Emails, and such"
I just threw More Antenna and More power at the Net until I succeded !
Try it instead of complaining !
73,
Gordon

[K7JBQ]

Well, dang.

At 2300Z I'll be working.

However, Wednesday, is my day off. Where/What/When?Where, as they say in J-school.

[ai4ep]

I can not guarantee any thing, never have and never will.

I can not even guarantee that I will wake up in the morning.

Life is like that.

But you or any one else can not bug me without my permission. Others have stated " I dont read AI4EP s posts ", well I have the ability to do the exact same thing, and there aint a lot you can do about it.

No, you are not THAT important to me.

So rant and rave on kids. Tell the others who read your posts how important you are...they may believe it.

I still like the idea of a " qrz. net ", but I am not required to check in even once, like so many other people are not doing.

73

AI4EP http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ai4ep]

B T W ...was there a net of any type on any frequency on Monday , April 10...2006 ? If so, who checked in, what frequency was it on, and what mode of operation was used ?

and I may be busy today @ 2300 zulu doing yard work, so do not get too depressed if no one hears my voice on the airwaves.

Springtime in Alabama, aint nature wonderful ?

[n8yx]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 11 2006,06:49)]Springtime in Alabama, aint nature wonderful ?
Certainly nice in Ohio; finally got one of my motorcycles back on the road over the weekend.

I'll try to make tonight's checkin on 20M; last night I had a rather high noise level. Add to that bad (at least, for me) band conditions...I high-tailed it to other parts of the HF spectrum.

[ai4ep]

...a high noise level ??
during the time when sun spots are at their minimum ( less than any other time ) ?

Shucks, I just tap the button on my 746 wrks in one of four different ways ---

1) normal
2) first stage pre - amp
3) second stage pre - amp
4) about a -20db attenuator

I mostly leave it on the #4 connection, I have virtually no noise, but can still the voices ( which is what we want to hear any way ). Sure they are not " s9+60 db " on the s-meter, but when did a "s - meter " reading effect reliable communications ?

If you were to put a sheet of paper over the " s - meter " you can still hear voices through the speaker...try it some time. It is a major design flaw in most any modern radio ( tube-type or solid state ) .

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 11 2006,15:07)]If you were to put a sheet of paper over the " s - meter " you can still hear voices through the speaker...try it some time.
It has been a bad day so far. Thanks for the tip. Made me laugh for the first time in a while.

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[WB2WIK]

At 0000UTC yesterday (Monday afternoon locally) I did check 14.325 and the band was in great shape with tons of strong signals from everywhere. And there was a very strong QSO on 14.325 that just went on and on, so obviously no QRZ net there.

I did "bump into" KC9ECI, a regular poster here, later around 0220UTC or so, on 20m as it was beginning its typical evening fade.

17m was terrific until pretty late yesterday evening. Had an hour-long ragchew with a maritime mobile in the Pacific who was steaming his way to Guam (from San Francisco) and near Hawaii.

Good to hear the bands "back" again...we'll see for how long.

It would be rare for me to be able to get on at 2300UTC, that's only 4:00 PM here. Gordon, you have the life!

WB2WIK/6

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (K7JBQ @ April 11 2006,06:13)]Well, dang.

At 2300Z I'll be working.

However, Wednesday, is my day off. Where/What/When?Where, as they say in J-school.
Hi Bill,
We usually start gathering about 23:00 to 00:00 Z on or about 14.325.
Yesterday there was a QSO on 325 that went on, and on, and on.. So That frequency was of no use to us.
I agree with Steve, The Band was in pretty godd shape Yesterday and 17 has also been very good here.

PS: Every day is my day OFF http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Gordon

[W3MIV]

I dropped in... and out. I was turned off by that long, monotonous rant and got tired of waiting for it to end.

If I am around the rig, and I often am, I usually give a listen to both 7275 and 14325 betwixt 23 and the witching hour just to see if anybody is yodeling.

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Aint this ole computer just the greatest thing since sliced bread ?

I dont have to wait for a specific time, or hope the band is in great condition, or hope that YOU are listening at your receiver, just to say HELLO to you.

I just did it, right here on this ole computer.

Didnt need no fancy tower, no 7 element beams, no amplifier...just a simple ole computer.....just to say HELLO.

Most of the rest of the folks who have been reading all 64 1/2 pages of this thread can do this too...just tap the buttons on your keyboard and say HELLO to the whole world.
Maybe that is one reason no one hears them on the radio ( and also, they dont know what frequency to tune to ---cause one time they did it in the past , only to find out by reading here that the N C S had moved and didnt tell every one well in advance )

So if and when the rest of the folks want to say HELLO, just do it here...the whole world will see your friendliness and sincere happiness, and not just a select few on a noisy / dead frequency on that dern old raddio.

repeat after me ---- HELLO

There, now dont you feel better ?

Wasnt that so easy ? You did not have to dig a hole, install a tower, antenna, rotor, etc...buy / borrow an amplifier, or even own a HF radio. You did not have to tune to a frequency that no one was on ( they left unannounced and went elsewhere ) , nor waste even 15 seconds of your valuable time.

All you had to do is tap the keyboard and say " HELLO ". There, that was not so hard, was it ? I bet some of you even did it right on the second try, didnt ya ? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

{ this IS the short version }

AI4EP (Robert) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ai4ep]

AI4EP == always interesting FOR educated people

which means that stupid folks fine me boring

which means == the dumber you are, the less you like me.

[N6WK]

i'm on 14.326 now. Just worked Albert W3MIV a few moments ago

[W0LPQ]

WK ... not too strong here this evening....the spanish guy on 322 is really tearing up about +/- 4kc.

Tried to call but you got Kevin (0H) instead...!

Bill, W0LPQ

[vk4xjb]

N6WK,

I can hear you but the people just above 14.325 are making a mess of your signal. #0006utc

[AC0H]

14.325 @ 00:19Z

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (vk4xjb @ April 12 2006,01:07)]N6WK,

I can hear you but the people just above 14.325 are making a mess of your signal. 0006utc
I'm on 325 now calling you

[vk4xjb]

I got the thread notification about 10 minutes late. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Just in case I tried calling a couple of times. Volume was turned down. Someone had started up with a carrier.

Not sure when the best time would be for me to try on 20m. It is not a band I have spent much time listening to. What voices I can hear are much weaker than 1 hour ago.

I have wondered how an irc channel would go for co-ordinating this. At least irc would be real time unlike a forum.

[kj3n]

Quote[/b] (vk4xjb @ April 11 2006,19:56)]I have wondered how an irc channel would go for co-ordinating this. At least irc would be real time unlike a forum.
eQSL has real-time chat rooms.

eQSL Chat Rooms (http://eqsl.cc/qslcard/ChatSelector.cfm)

Of course, you have to be logged into the eQSL system. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[ai4ep]

HELLO

I got more good out of doing that, than listening to noise on my rig, and possibly listening to the wrong frequency ( moved again ? ).

Obviously by reading the posts between my last post and this one , I aint missed much.

[N6WK]

Sorry I missed You James. Perhaps we can try again Tomorrow. I will swing the beam to the South West and Listen for you.
I had a GREAT afternoon on 14.325 and 14.326. I worked WB4WTN/M, I worked VE5MIK, I worked KN7VFO, I worked AC0H, I worked VO2NS, I worked WB2WIK/6. So , Yes, I had a GREAT time.
Too Bad Robert's signal is so poor that he Can't be heard by anyone.... Tsk Tsk... Half a Kilowatt and a 7 Element antenna does make that difference... Thanks to all that Gave me some Great QSO's...

Gordon

[N6WK]

Ok, The best thing to do is IGNORE AI4EP.
He is obviously unhappy and wants to start some sort of Problem.

[kj3n]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 11 2006,22:14)]Ok, The best thing to do is IGNORE AI4EP.
A wise choice. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Quote[/b] ]He is obviously unhappy and wants to start some sort of Problem.

You're just figuring that out? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif What took you so long? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (n3jja @ April 12 2006,04:29)]Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 11 2006,22:14)]Ok, The best thing to do is IGNORE AI4EP.
A wise choice. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Quote[/b] ]He is obviously unhappy and wants to start some sort of Problem.

You're just figuring that out? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif What took you so long? :
Guess I'm a SLOW learner... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I like to think People are BETTER then That.
I now am sure I thought wrong.

[al2i]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/Skin/Default/images/warn-1.gifhttp://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/Skin/Default/images/warn-1.gifhttp://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/Skin/Default/images/warn-1.gifhttp://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/Skin/Default/images/warn-1.gif <-----I'm just practicing for when I get my OWN yellow flags!!

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[ai4ep]

al2i----little yellow box in upper left corner on all those links.

no green...no red ...no black...just yellow.

[WB2WIK]

Worked AC0H with strong signal on 14.325 yesterday about 0030 or so...and Gordon and I could hear each other on 20! That's unusual, we're pretty close. Maybe backscatter.

The long ragchew on .325 that was going on at 0000UTC seems to be a daily problem, maybe find a different frequency...

WB2WIK/6

[K3UD]

I have listened for the net several times on 20 and 40 but have yet to hear anything. Maybe I am wrong but by skipping through the posts I get the inpression that little is really set in stone and that the net is prone to move around a bit. Perhaps it might be better to use 20 meters during the day on Saturday or Sunday. 40 meters is problematical in the evening and maybe we should take a que from the regional service nets IE: MIDCARS, and have at least 2 forty meter nets to service a wider area.

The main problem seems to be settling on a frequency on either band, and having use of a frequency at net startup time. It also takes a lo of time before the nets will be recognized as being re-occuring every week on a particular frequency. The Swan, Drake, TenTec, and Collins tech nets seem to have established themselves pretty well, and I think it can be done here.

73
George
K3UD

[KE5FRF]

Quote[/b] (K3UD @ April 12 2006,10:59)]I have listened for the net several times on 20 and 40 but have yet to hear anything. Maybe I am wrong but by skipping through the posts I get the inpression that little is really set in stone and that the net is prone to move around a bit. Perhaps it might be better to use 20 meters during the day on Saturday or Sunday. 40 meters is problematical in the evening and maybe we should take a que from the regional service nets IE: MIDCARS, and have at least 2 forty meter nets to service a wider area.

The main problem seems to be settling on a frequency on either band, and having use of a frequency at net startup time. It also takes a lo of time before the nets will be recognized as being re-occuring every week on a particular frequency. The Swan, Drake, TenTec, and Collins tech nets seem to have established themselves pretty well, and I think it can be done here.

73
George
K3UD
I am trying to establish something on Fridays at 00:00zulu. If you read my signature it says what time and frequency, which is set. I think it is great that everyone is getting together on the bands on whatever day at whatever time, but there should be no complaining about a scheduled net, because since I suggested this idea Friday at 00:00zulu on 7.275mHz has been the frequency. Unfortunately, this past Friday the weather conditions at my location prohibited me from holding the Net, but I intend to do it as scheduled this Friday.

As I said, any other nets or gatherings by whomever whenever is just fine and dandy, so I don't know what all of the complaining is about (AI4EP).

[ai4ep]

...some one sent me an e-mail that " they had read through all 64 pages of this thread, and the most INTELLIGENT posts were made between 6 am and 12 noon on the clock at the time the post was made ".

...which just happens to include FRF post above this one.

...coincidence ? ...... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ab8ma]

EP,

I choose GMT as my time reference on QRZ. Others may or may not.

Oh no. This post probably pushed my average post per day to 1.5.

Hate it when that happens.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 12 2006,16:55)]I am trying to establish something on Fridays at 00:00zulu. If you read my signature it says what time and frequency, which is set. I think it is great that everyone is getting together on the bands on whatever day at whatever time, but there should be no complaining about a scheduled net, because since I suggested this idea Friday at 00:00zulu on 7.275mHz has been the frequency. Unfortunately, this past Friday the weather conditions at my location prohibited me from holding the Net, but I intend to do it as scheduled this Friday.

As I said, any other nets or gatherings by whomever whenever is just fine and dandy, so I don't know what all of the complaining is about (AI4EP).
Keith,

I salute you. You took a great and unique idea and made it happen. Many of us have gained from it.

I made my first CW contact in years this past Saturday, with CIA (Thanks Melinda ).

I contacted folks I know here but never heard. Priceless.

Nobody can take that away from you.

Remember that, and remember us.


Bob

[ai4ep]

8ma -- yes, there are no telling how many N C T are studying to become GENERAL class amateur radio operators, just so they can check into the " qrz net ". , plus the other reasons to upgrade. No telling how many folks tune to the net frequency and just listen to see WHO they might hear that they have seen a post on qrz from...try to match a voice with a call sign.

You just cant get that kind of experience just any where !!

Does any one know of any other internet amateur web site that has a HF net at any time / day of the week ? Does eham, or any other web site ? I would guess not.

Just leave it to the LEADERS here at qrz to come up with original, unique ideas THAT DO WORK for amateurs to communicate with.

Often imitated, but hardly ever duplicated...the LEADERS here at qrz !!

AI4EP (Robert)

{ ok pessimists, your turn }

[al2i]

AI4EP-- Have you been able to hear the net yet?

[al2i]

Listening to the Alaska Bush net start on 40 and then drop to 80, I think it would be nice to start on 20 and drop to 40 after a few minutes. That gives a much better chance of snagging such a diverse group. It gives everyone a better chance of checking in.

[VE7NOT]

Quote[/b] (al2i @ April 13 2006,00:03)]Listening to the Alaska Bush net start on 40 and then drop to 80, I think it would be nice to start on 20 and drop to 40 after a few minutes. That gives a much better chance of snagging such a diverse group. It gives everyone a better chance of checking in.
At least its a band I can work for now. 20m. BTW and antron 99 vertical tunes out 12 and 10 often without a tuner since it is set for 11. but does 6 (as a full wave) and 20m (as a quarter wave)

Meaning we made contact with me running a quarter wave vertical and just over 100w

[ai4ep]

2i ---not this week. I am busy in the afternoon hours and try to make my post before 12 noon....in the first half of the day.

But thank you 4 asking.

AI4EP (Robert)

[KE5FRF]

For anybody who can, I will have the net tonight on 40 meters per my signature.

73, KE5FRF

[ai4ep]

just give us a time & frequency with a few minutes / hour notice...so those of us that can make it will be able to.


Just do your best.

[VE7NOT]

if there is one on 20m at all i'll come on

[kf6rdn]

Probably won't hear/be heard as I'll be in the car, but will take a shot.

[XV2PS]

Is it still 14325 @ 0000Z? I am listening there.

[vk4xjb]

Quote[/b] (XV2PS @ April 15 2006,08:54)]Is it still 14325 @ 0000Z? I am listening there.
So am I but all I heard yesterday was a weak voice with lots of echo. Enough multipath to nearly make the signal unreadable.

[W3MIV]

Just had a brief chat with VA7MEV in Brit Col. Fair copy with some QSB, but the band is surprisingly open. For a while.

[XV2PS]

OK I will checknby cq

[KE5FRF]

OK, Great.
I hope some of you show up.

NET is at 00:00z, 20:00EST,16:00PST freq/7.275
will start in a little while.

[XV2PS]

oh dung! I have no access to 40M. I do not want to mes up your net, but I will stay on 14325, if any wants to call.

[KE5FRF]

sorry about that, but whenever you get on 40, please do join.
73, frf

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (XV2PS @ April 14 2006,18:35)]oh dung! I have no access to 40M. I do not want to #mes up your net, but I will stay on 14325, if any wants to call.
I am calling now.

[XV2PS]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ April 15 2006,06:39)]Quote[/b] (XV2PS @ April 14 2006,18:35)]oh dung! I have no access to 40M. I do not want to #mes up your net, but I will stay on 14325, if any wants to call.
I am calling now.
Nada here Albert. Maybe not yet open. I will keep on there a while

[KB3LIX]

Sorry Heath,

Severe thunderstorm overhead right now and raining heavily. Antennas disconnected and shouldn't even have the computer booted up, but Oh Well.

Probably wouldn't have heard anything anyhow, A and K indicies have been high today as they have been for the last few days and HF propagation has been horrible here except for a few short openings.

[W0LPQ]

Heath you are an S8, but the QRN is S9..! Catch maybe 30% of what you are saying.

Lightning just north ... time to unhook antennas.

This is the 3rd weekend in a row with severe stuff around us.

Bill, W0LPQ

[KE5FRF]

OK, thanks everyone for checking in to the net.

For a Holiday net, I think we did pretty good. eight checkins including myself...

WA4ABM Rich in Florida
KI4BFN Lynn in Kentucky
WA9CWX Frank in Wisconsin
KI4JHE James in Tennessee
N4SHM Sean in Georgia
AI4EP Bobby in Alabama
W0LPQ Bill in Indiana

thanks again and Happy Easter to everyone.
73, KE5FRF

[ai4ep]

good luck with the storms BILL.

-------------------------
All I could hear was wa9cwx on 7.275 from around 7;10 - 7;25 pm cst. I did hear some say my call sign at around 7;20, but did not hear THEIR call.

I turned the attenuator on my icom 746 off, let the receiver be normal

average noise s-5 ~~s-9
cwx was s9+30.

But I tried.

I think cwx could hear HEATH, and some one in Kentucky, and that is all wa9cwx could hear above his noise level.

But we all tried...some of you possibly are continuing to try...but my computer is at other end of home from radio area,( my problem ).

[VE7NOT]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 14 2006,17:39)]good luck with the storms BILL.

-------------------------
All I could hear was wa9cwx on 7.275 from around 7;10 - 7;25 pm cst. I did hear some say my call sign at around 7;20, but did not hear THEIR call.

I turned the attenuator on my icom 746 off, let the receiver be normal

average noise s-5 ~~s-9
cwx was s9+30.

But I tried.

I think cwx could hear HEATH, and some one in Kentucky, and that is all wa9cwx could hear above his noise level.

But we all tried...some of you possibly are continuing to try...but my computer is at other end of home from radio area,( my problem ).
that 7.20 signal was probably me trying my best with my dipole

[ai4ep]

not ---that is all I have -- a g5rv at about 35 feet ( highest part ).

Some folks have a problem hearing me if I dont put a " s9+30" reading on their meter...so they may have trouble hearing you, also.

GOOD LUCK

AI4EP (Robert)...any one notice that using capital letters the $ sign is capital for the number 4 ? Dern I hate that !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[wa9cwx]

Nice try all, maybe we should have started this in the FALL, when the band was quiet !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[W0LPQ]

Made it brief Heath ... at this moment, many boomers, and tornadoes on the ground around I-74 at Crawfordsville, which is WNW of Indy. Just lightning (lots) and slight breeze at the moment...

CWX was fair copy between the static of +20/+30..!

Bill, W0LPQ

[ai4ep]

So when is the next great " qrz net " ?

I will do my best to be there !!

AI4EP (Robert)

[kf4vgx]

Looking for private Ryan .

I ate static http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Heard some Guy tunning.


Tweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet tweeeeeeeeeeeeeet
tweet tweet.


Put out my call several times

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif .

Went to Echolink ,talked with a few Amateurs turned in for the night .


Tweeeeeeeeeeeeeet ! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


True Story !

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif That is one thing I just do not understand ( tuning up on the same exact frequency you plan to talk on within a minute or two )....is it too much to ask for you folks to tune up 5 - 10 kc away from the frequency you plan to be talking on ? Your vswr wont be THAT much off, and you wont potentially interfere with the folks you later ( a minute or two later ) actually talking to.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

No wait, on second thought, dont change your old habits. When the others hear some one tuning up, they will know that a new LID is going to join them within just a few minutes and be ready. So stay just as you are, no change needed.

Never mind. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kf4vgx]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 14 2006,08:12)]http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif That is one thing I just do not understand #( tuning up on the same exact frequency you plan to talk on within a minute or two )....is it too much to ask for you folks to tune up 5 - 10 kc away from the frequency you plan to be talking on ? #Your vswr wont be THAT much off, and you wont potentially interfere with the folks you later ( a minute or two later ) actually talking to.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

No wait, on second thought, dont change your old habits. #When the others hear some one tuning up, they will know that a new LID is going to join them within just a few minutes and be ready. #So stay just as you are, no change needed.

Never mind. # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Amen http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 15 2006,01:33)]OK, thanks everyone for checking in to the net.

For a Holiday net, I think we did pretty good. eight checkins including myself...

WA4ABM Rich in Florida
KI4BFN Lynn in Kentucky
WA9CWX Frank in Wisconsin
KI4JHE James in Tennessee
N4SHM Sean in Georgia
AI4EP Bobby in Alabama
W0LPQ Bill in Indiana

thanks again and Happy Easter to everyone.
73, KE5FRF
Hi Heath,
I wanted to check in but got involved helping my 4 year old grandson who is spending the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa.
So, He comes first.
I'll try again Next Week on Friday evening.
I'll also try on 14.325 @ 23:00 on Sunday afternoon here to see who's on.
Looks like you had a few check ins. Good Job !

Gordon
N6WK

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 15 2006,02:12)]not ---that is all I have -- a g5rv at about 35 feet ( highest part ).

Some folks have a problem hearing me if I dont put a " s9+30" reading on their meter...so they may have trouble hearing you, also.

GOOD LUCK

AI4EP (Robert)...any one notice that using capital letters the $ sign is capital for the number 4 ? Dern I hate that !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I can Always hear Sim. All I have to do is Point the Antenna North and there he is along with AL2I. Both have Very good signals into Soputhern California.
You need to get that Diploe higher or facing a different direction robert.
Sounds like they were hearing you, you just weren't hearing them.

Gordon

[N6WK]

I have some free time.
I'm on 14.325 right now at 22:20 UTC
anyone around ??
I'm Listening to the North/East

Gordon

[VE7NOT]

ok im there for 15 minutes or so

[ai4ep]

if any one is reading this try ....

14.325 at 6;30 pm central time zone.

about 3 minutes away.

AI4EP

[ai4ep]

I did not hear any one after about 5 - 6 tries a minute or two apart.

But no big deal.

73

AI4EP

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 16 2006,00:58)]I did not hear any one after about 5 - 6 tries a minute or two apart.

But no big deal.

73

AI4EP
I was there for a bit, but had to run.
Try again when you get a chance. If your signal is better, I might just hear you!

Gordon
N6WK

[kf4vgx]

Thats what scares the health out of me http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif .

Can you imagine an emergency traffic net .

Hurricane season if you will.

"I might just hear you ".


http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[KI4CIA]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 15 2006,19:03)]Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 16 2006,00:58)]I did not hear any one after about 5 - 6 tries a minute or two apart.

But no big deal.

73

AI4EP
I was there for a bit, but had to run.
Try again when you get a chance. If your signal is better, I might just hear you!

Gordon
N6WK
I don't think the band is favoring Alabama tonight. I just threw out a couple of CQs and didn't get a response ... Anyway, I'm monitoring now for the next 30 mins or so :-)

[KI4CIA]

Well, when 20 meters stinks, 40 will always work http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Thanks for the QSO Gordon!

Yep, gotta get me a beam but gotta have some acreage OUTSIDE of city limits first!

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (KI4CIA @ April 16 2006,03:31)]Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 15 2006,19:03)]Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ April 16 2006,00:58)]I did not hear any one after about 5 - 6 tries a minute or two apart.

But no big deal.

73

AI4EP
I was there for a bit, but had to run.
Try again when you get a chance. If your signal is better, I might just hear you!

Gordon
N6WK
I don't think the band is favoring Alabama tonight. I just threw out a couple of CQs and didn't get a response ... Anyway, I'm monitoring now for the next 30 mins or so :-)
Melinda,
THANK YOU for the nice QSO on 7275. Your signal was very strong here in So Cal. Maybe I will catch you again Tomorrow!
73,
Gordon

[ai4ep]

Will there be another net late this evening around 5 - 6 pm central time ?

[n8yx]

Quote[/b] (kf4vgx @ April 15 2006,19:25)]Can you imagine an emergency traffic net .

Hurricane season if you will.

"I might just hear you ".
...if my antenna stays up in all of this wind...

[ai4ep]

...guess no onwe knows if there will be a net on any frequency this EASTER evening....

I asked several hours ago, and no answer yet.

...and NO , I will not be a Net Control Station.

but thanks for asking any way.

AI4EP (Robert) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[N6WK]

the Band is Great today. 20 has been wide Open to Europe all afternoon here.
There is even a Saudi Staion on 14.215 right now with a big pile-up.

[k0cmh]

So, without wading through 71 pages of postings, what times, days, freqs, etc. is this net being held?

Thanks in advance.

[n8yx]

Quote[/b] (k0cmh @ April 17 2006,07:35)]So, without wading through 71 pages of postings, what times, days, freqs, etc. is this net being held?
It's a secret. If we told you, Robert would send the possums after us...

[k0cmh]

ai4ep:

I'm not sure I understand your concern regarding:

"That is one thing I just do not understand ( tuning up on the same exact frequency you plan to talk on within a minute or two )....is it too much to ask for you folks to tune up 5 - 10 kc away from the frequency you plan to be talking on ?"

Maybe I will learn some more about ham radio I didn't know, but, I am wondering what difference it makes where a person tunes up, providing no one else is active on that frequency? I guess I am missing what is wrong with tuning up on a net freq before the net actually starts, provided there is no activity on that freq at that time. If I go 5 or so up or down, someone else may hear the "tuning". Actually, I always thought it was impolite to tune up on a different freq than a person was planning on using, since there may be other folks monitoring or even using that "5 up" freq. I figured since I already have found out that the freq I intend to use is clear, why should I take a chance on bothering someone else on a different freq.

Of course none of this matters if a person sets their radio to the net freq, and then just goes up 5 and starts tuning without checking if that "5 up"freq to see if it is busy. I have that happen to me a lot. I am in the middle of copying someone and all of a sudden there is someone tuning up on the freq I am using. No asking if the freq is clear. No statement of testing or tuning or anything. No ID to their signals, or anything. Just QRM without regard to what is going on. Now that is LID double.

[K3UD]

I still have yet to hear anything of the QRZ net on 40 or 20 meters. It could be conditions though.

Maybe 7.275 could also function as a calling frequency for QRZers at times when it is not otherwise in use.

73
George
K3UD

[kf6rdn]

Quote[/b] (K3UD @ April 17 2006,07:17)]I still have yet to hear anything of the QRZ net on 40 or 20 meters. It could be conditions though.

Maybe 7.275 could also function as a calling frequency for QRZers at times when it is not otherwise in use.

73
George
K3UD
Same here.

And why not? I pop on three alot anyway to see if anyone is there. There's always a bunc of QRN right there though.

[ai4ep]

Will there be a net today ?

If so, what frequency and what time and what mode ?

[kf6rdn]

It also sounds funny when you call "CQ QRZ" http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I did call "CQ 40" a few times, but I have this annoying "whistle" type noise.

You guys picked the worse (for me) part of 40 meters, there's always a little "hump" there on my 756's spec display.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (kf6rdn @ April 17 2006,12:07)]I did call "CQ 40" a few times, but I have this annoying "whistle" type noise.
Perhaps your orthodontist can help?

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[kf6rdn]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ April 17 2006,09:31)]Quote[/b] (kf6rdn @ April 17 2006,12:07)]I did call "CQ 40" a few times, but I have this annoying "whistle" type noise.
Perhaps your orthodontist can help?

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Nah.. I don't think he knows anything about the radio.. heh
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[kf6rdn]

However some other dudes on 40 are going to "do lunch".

I wonder what they are going to do to it? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[WB2WIK]

7275 isn't a bad frequency, but when the net starts the propagation isn't quite cross-country yet and I can only hear a few of the stronger stations, as I could on Friday afternoon.

I could not hear Heath (net control) at all, but did hear a couple of 4-land stations who checked in. I'm here in Los Angeles, and 0000 UTC is 5:00 PM, the sun's still high in the sky and we have midday conditions.

About 2-3 hours later the band becomes very open, and the east coast all bombs through 59+.

If somebody wants to have a "later" net, you could get check ins from the west coast pretty easily, I think.

I was on last Friday evening, after the "net" had already closed, operating around 7255 or so and working one east coast station after another for a long time. Had to finally quit for chow, but there were several stations still calling me around 0230.

WB2WIK/6

[AK7V]

Quote[/b] (WB2WIK @ April 17 2006,11:25)]I was on last Friday evening, after the "net" had already closed, operating around 7255 or so and working one east coast station after another for a long time. #Had to finally quit for chow, but there were several stations still calling me around 0230.
I heard you, WIK, loud and clear up here in WA Friday night. #I just got a rig with phone capability and general-coverage receive (IC-703), so I can hear voices now. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Now the trick is getting someone to hear me on phone with my 5 to 10 watts.

I did make my very first 17m contact last evening -- with a ZL station, myself running 5w CW - he gave me a 449. # I think I'm going to like that band.

[KB3LIX]

Quote[/b] (AK7V @ April 17 2006,17:24)]Quote[/b] (WB2WIK @ April 17 2006,11:25)]I was on last Friday evening, after the "net" had already closed, operating around 7255 or so and working one east coast station after another for a long time. #Had to finally quit for chow, but there were several stations still calling me around 0230.
I heard you, WIK, loud and clear up here in WA Friday night. #I just got a rig with phone capability and general-coverage receive (IC-703), so I can hear voices now. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Now the trick is getting someone to hear me on phone with my 5 to 10 watts.

I did make my very first 17m contact last evening -- with a ZL station, myself running 5w CW - he gave me a 449. # I think I'm going to like that band.
I have had VERY good luck on 17 meters. Not nearly as crowded as 20 and fewer people running KaliforniaKilowatts, when propagation is right, Europe BOOMS in here to the east coast.

[ab8ma]

So, anybody out there tonight?

[ae6yd]

AB8MA, I'm lurking around, just got a new feedline/antenna arrangement for the shack, now I can do HF/VHF at the same time! *woohoo!*

Care to try a contact on CW?

[ab8ma]

I am game.

[ab8ma]

Let me get settled here. I got to stop the sprinklers outside soaking in the fertilizer I spread Sunday.

I an VERRY rusty.

[af2cw]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 17 2006,19:49)]I an VERRY rusty.
You gotta stop running under the sprinkler Bob, that's why you're rusty #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[ai4ep]

...sprinklers ?

Who needs / uses sprinklers ?

just a waste of perfectly good never been used before water !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (af2cw @ April 17 2006,23:52)]Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ April 17 2006,19:49)]I an VERRY rusty.
You gotta stop running under the sprinkler Bob, that's why you're rusty #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Now be kind to me. Rust buckets and all.

So how should we do this ??
Calling frequencie?

[af2cw]

could always try 3.563, it seems open.

[ae6yd]

14.120 +/- QRM?
Don't worry, I'm terrible at CW. Be kind, 5WPM please. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Edit: Calling on 14.120, it's clear here. Willing to move to any band but 12/17. My antenna doesn't like those.

[af2cw]

Not hearing you at all Justin.

[ae6yd]

Nobody ever does. 20 was open to Texas, Quebec and others on phone...

[af2cw]

Bob, where are you? Don't tell me you got stuck and need an oil can now!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Promise, no more rusty jokes (at least for today http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

[ab8ma]

Heard you.

[ab8ma]

14.120?

[af2cw]

Well, I guess that means I'm outta the picture tonight. I'm not hearing a thing here but a light SSB station nearby.

[ae6yd]

If ya hear me, answer me. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ab8ma]

Sorry. I heard a cq over mine, but could not gt the call.

[ab8ma]

Sorry KF6CZG Justin. I heard you. We just could not make it.

[ae6yd]

'Tis too bad. I'm looking to make more than one CW contact... someday... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (KF6CZG @ April 18 2006,04:25)]'Tis too bad. I'm looking to make more than one CW contact... someday... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Where are you at right now ?

Gordon
N6wk

[ae6yd]

QRT right now, on the phone and the wife is sleeping, but some other time perhaps? 40's good to most of California most of the time.

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (KF6CZG @ April 18 2006,05:26)]QRT right now, on the phone and the wife is sleeping, but some other time perhaps? 40's good to most of California most of the time.
Cool,
Just drop me an Email and we can hook up.

i know all to well about the " XYL IS SLEEPING" http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

On 40, I sometimes turn the TV in the bedroom on all by itself. She is NOT a happy camper when that happens when she was sleeping http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

In fact, She's MEAN !!!

Gordon

[kf6rdn]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 17 2006,20:45)]On 40, I sometimes turn the TV in the bedroom on all by itself. #She is NOT a happy camper when that happens when she was sleeping #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

In fact, She's MEAN !!!

Gordon
Just tell her you were nowhere near the TV, and gee she must have turned it on in her sleep.. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KB3LIX]

Just for the halibut,

I tried several CQ's today on 14.325 at 0000z.
Got a reply from an op in Texas, and has a nice QSO, but no QRZ regulars.

Maybe next time.
May try again tomorrow. 20 was open nicely to California, heard a bunch of six call district stations this evening. Assuming their "6" calls were in California.
Come to think of it, the op in Texas had a "6" call too.
Must have been '6' day.

[N6WK]

Quote[/b] (KB3LIX @ April 19 2006,05:24)]Just for the halibut,

I tried several CQ's today on 14.325 at 0000z.
Got a reply from an op in Texas, and has a nice QSO, but no QRZ regulars.

Maybe next time.
May try again tomorrow. 20 was open nicely to California, heard a bunch of six call district stations this evening. Assuming their "6" calls were in California.
Come to think of it, the op in Texas had a "6" call too.
Must have been '6' day.
He He He... I'll try tomorrow about 23:00 Z on 14.325

Got tied up with the XYL

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 18 2006,23:37)]Got tied up with the XYL
Let's not have any of that kinky stuff here on QRZ, Gordon. This is a G-rated operation around here.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[af2cw]

Quote[/b] (W3MIV @ April 19 2006,08:06)]Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 18 2006,23:37)]Got tied up with the XYL
Let's not have any of that kinky stuff here on QRZ, Gordon. This is a G-rated operation around here.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
He said with not by the xyl. Your mind is in the wrong place Albert http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[ai4ep]

Yep...a cb operator broke in their house and tied both of them up,( face-to-face) and the cb operator is stealing the amateur radio equipment for his own use. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif