[AK-VHF] NET: 18 Nov. - 144.200 USB

[Edward R Cole]

We had a nice net, yesterday.  It was cold/clear almost everywhere 
except Nikiski (28F) which seemed to make good propagation;
KL7XJ - S7 off side of my array pointed toward Anchorage
WL7AU - S7
KL7YK/mobile in Anch. - S6  nice surprise
KL6M - S9+10
Noise floor was S4 so all were good copy.

No work outside today (Sunday) as its 22F snowing and blowing 
10mph.  I will start work on my eme array asap, wx 
permitting.  Today, I will work on my new digital az-el system for 
the 2m eme array (also will be used with new 6m array to be installed 
next spring).  Also, may start on assembly of new 432 yagi.  May not 
have 2m raised for Tuesday night net.

Join us for the net at 9am on 146.52FM next Saturday.

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 11:26 PM 11/17/2017, Edward R Cole wrote:
>The net will begin at 9am and go until 10am on 144.200 USB.
>I will simultaneously monitor 223.50FM
>
>2m rotator temp disconnected for install of new digital tracking 
>system - hopefully operational next week.
>
>I will be installing a new M2 440-18,18-element 432 yagi, at the 
>54-foot level inside my 2m-eme array next week.  I will install a 
>432 preamp and TR relay in the tower-top equipment box as I have an 
>unused coax run for Rx back to the house.  Probably only get 40-50% 
>of the 100w signal to the antenna.  Antenna is 420-452 MHz wideband 
>design so gain is only 16.6 dBi (equivalent to 12-element NB 
>yagi).  11ft-4in long.  Should be usable for both SSB and FM ends of 
>the UHF band.
>
>My old M2 420-450-11 has high SWR so will abandon use (located at 
>58-foot of tower#2).  Not worth rental cost of 60foot bucket to 
>change out.  Only other antenna is VHF/UHF 17-foot vertical at 
>20-foot with 11 dBi gain and no preamp fed by 80-foot of LMR-400 
>(Repeater Antenna).
>
>Should be ready for testing last week of November.
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
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73, Ed - KL7UW
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