[AK-VHF] NET 9am 146.52 FM

[Edward R Cole]

Because only NL7OW and KL7PW checked-in (KL6M checked-in at the very 
end of the net) we never left 146.52 MHz FM.  However, an interesting 
proposal was made by NL7OW:

"instead of a formal net starting on 146.52 simplex and QSYing to 
other  frequencies/modes, Tom, NL7OW proposed that an area-wide 2m 
repeater be used as the meeting place and for coordinating simplex skeds.

AS he envisions it, a net would be established on the area-wide 2m 
repeater for one hour on one Saturday per month with check-ins with a 
net control (e.g. KL7UW).  The format would be similar to the 
existing VHF-Up Net with the net being a roundtable discussion net.

The variation is that individual net members could arrange to QSY to 
another frequency for the purpose of  making simplex contacts (either 
CW, SSB, FM, or digital modes).  The members would self-moderate 
communication on the simplex frequency (no formal net control).  When 
done making contacts stations could re-join the net running on the 
repeater.  Thus "simplex" operation could be coordinated via the 
wide-area net on the repeater which would enable improved mutual contacts.

In lieu of simplex operation on other VHF/UHF bands, a net theme 
could also be chosen for purpose of discussion via a roundtable 
session.  Topics would center on VHF/UHF "weak-signal" subjects or 
activities thus overall the net would serve to encourage such activity.

In the past a similar idea was implemented using the AK IRLP network 
once/month.  This never materialized as a coordination net for 
purposes of arranging "real-time" skeds using VHF/UHF weak-signal 
methods.  This was somewhat due to check-ins from outside the state 
by individuals used to the Alaska "morning net" model.  The concept 
of a real-time VHF/UHF scheduling never materialized.  Therefore, I 
discontinued the IRLP Net a few months ago.

We will tentatively try-out NL7OW's concept on Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving 
weekend) pending getting permission form a repeater owner for holding 
such a net (KL7UW will seek permission).

Discussion on how the concept "works-out" in reality will be 
discussed during the normal net to be held on Dec. 1 on 144.200 USB 
as currently scheduled.  If opinion is favorable to continue such a 
net, I propose that the fourth Saturday be established for this mixed 
repeater-simplex net.

Comments?

73, Ed - KL7uW

At 07:48 AM 11/10/2012, you wrote:
>This week's net is on 146.52 FM.
>
>WE are going to experiment operating several bands like the simplex
>net does on Tuesdays with a slight difference:
>1) Checkin 146.52 FM
>2) 144.200 USB
>3) 50.125 USB
>4) 432.200 USB
>* maybe 223.50 FM if there is sufficient interest and time.
>
>Note neither 6m or 70cm FM will be activated.
>
>WE may have to use 144.200 as coordination frequency since I may not
>be heard as well on 146.52.
>
>I hope this makes the net more interesting.
>
>We can add more freq. like 927.5 FM or 1296.100 USB on other weekends
>that activate 2m-FM
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>
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