[AK-VHF] NET 9am 146.52 FM

[Edward R Cole]

I applied to the AARC for permission to use the 147.27 repeater on 
Nov. 24 for a trial-run of this concept.  I will inform of their 
decision on this reflector and on the normal AK-VHF Up net.

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 11:31 PM 11/10/2012, Edward R Cole wrote:
>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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