[AK-VHF] NET: Sat. Feb. 28 - ***146.58***

[Edward R Cole]

The net started out slow with KL7XJ and I for 40-minutes.  I did go 
down to 146.52 and make an announcement that the net frequency had 
moved to 146.58.

Then as Dale and I were preparing to tests on 927.5, KL6M and KL4E 
showed up, so they also QSY to listen for my signal and Dale's 
signal.  KL6M could tell I was modulating but not strong enough to 
copy FM voice.  I believe he also saw Dale's signal.  Don't think 
KL4E saw either of us?

Then I rotated my antenna toward Dale but we did not copy each other.

KL6M is using a omni (discone) antenna without preamp so if he could 
use his yagi that might improve signals so a contact would be 
possible.  I'm not receiving a test signal input to the antenna 
connector of my tower box but do see a signal with input to the coax 
running to the shack (output of preamp).  So I suspect preamp is not working.

Dale and I discussed his setup and agree adding an in-line preamp at 
the antenna would help him.  Also running lower loss coax on transmit 
would help.

WL7AU joined the net at 10am briefly.  I had moved my 2m radio to my 
vertical for the 927.5 test so did not copy Chip.

Small steps for 927.5 but look promising once all of us get stuff 
upgraded/fixed.  I suspect only hillside station in Anch. will be 
able to work us on the Peninsula on 432/927.5/1296.

Next week the net returns to 144.200 USB.

73, Ed - KL7UW
PS:  I added words to the AK-VHF website dealing with upcoming Board 
and Officers Elections.  A line to the Constitution/ByLaws is 
listed.  May the BOD are elected for two year terms.
http://www.qsl.net/ak-vhf/

At 10:44 PM 2/27/2015, Edward R Cole wrote:
>NOTE: the net will be held on 146.58 simplex and NOT 146.52.
>
>The reason is to avoid interference with normal activity on 146.52 - 
>many in Anch. who cannot hear KL7UW-NC have operated during the net 
>causing issues for both the net and them.  146.52 is the Nat'l 
>Calling Frequency so nets should not operate there. 146.58 is 
>generally free, plus it is our suggested contest frequency for 2m-FM.
>
>I will have a radio monitoring 146.52 during the net (in case some 
>do not hear of the change)
>
>I will be running 100w to four 10-element yagis (now raised back to 
>tower top).
>I tested my 927.5 system and have 60w output, but appears the preamp 
>has quit (I did not attempt its removal - two hour job).  New (to 
>me) MOT Spectra radio in use on 927.5.
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
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73, Ed - KL7UW
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