We pushed from 7pm eastern to 11 pm eastern trying different things and accommodating people with kids and / or livestock.
It always ends up with the old guys and 2nd shift widower.
On 40 or 80 with Olivia.
I think I threw out an invite on one of the threads a couple of years ago.
Gone now. Just...
Having done the net thing on another forum, I'd have to say that member participation is key to success. We tried hard to get as many involved to be able to go coast to coast but most couldnt give up the time or had better things to do. If it's the same three guys every week it's not a net it's...
I got licensed 3 years ago when someone from another site badgered me to do it AND told me that band conditions would get better.
Yeah, hasn't happened.
Hope springs eternal but.....
Same antenna I use. Just had to replace it because ice pulled it off the side of the house and the feed end landed on the driveway from 30ft up. Killed the performance on some bands.
Replaced with the same.
I mostly use it for another forums weekly net. (Also used it for ERIN on voice)
Digital...
Internet search for Amatuer Radio Clubs near me. Their websites will tell you where and when. Or ARRL website.
From my experience they were super nice old timers and very encouraging.
Got my tech first and general a month later.
(They offered to let me take the general after the tech test at no...
Lot of variables behind that statement.
I'll agree somewhat.
But then I have strong feelings on how Gov and Big Med screwed the pooch on this.
Want to wear a mask? Go for it! Wear 2 or 6
Or a full biohazard suit.
Stop telling me a person with no symptoms that I have to do the same.
That...
You were good out to Wisconsin on 40 watts. Strong at my place too. I dialed back my power so I wouldnt annoy you.
Still trying to hit the PNW direct at times and I’m usually maxed at 100 watts.
OTGF net.
Tonight.
3588 USB Olivia 8-250.
10pm Eastern.
Check in if you can. We have 3 confirmed stations in NH, PA, and WI.
Others may show up as far as the west coast.
I’ll just put this out.
We have a small net on Wednesday nights.
80 meters. Olivia 8-250. 10 PM eastern.
All here are welcome to check in.
PM me for freq. we change depending on conditions and traffic.