[AK-VHF] NET: 14 March - 144.200 USB

[Edward R Cole]

Good net (after I switched radios).

Having the 2m array back on top of the 50-foot tower makes a big 
difference.  Rotator miraculously began working after the net (murphy?).

I have it now set to az=55 which should be a good compromise for 
working Anchorage and east Valley areas.

I found the IRLP channel active (145.210) and heard nothing thru my 
eme preamps so pretty much confirms partial failure.  I will use my 
FT-736R (with no preamp) for the meantime.

KL7XJ - S7 (preamp) S7 (FT-736R)
KL7FD - S9++ (preamp) S9+ (FT-736R)

The following with the FT-736R:
KL4E - S9
KA1NVZ - S9
KL7CA - S2
KL7QZ - S2
KL3WF - S8
KB7FXJ - S1
WL7UL - S4

S1 = weak but copyable
S2 = good copy
 >S2 are strong

At 09:48 PM 3/13/2020, Edward R Cole wrote:
>The net will begin at 9:30am on 144.200 USB.
>
>The four-yagi array was raised (52-feet) Tuesday and after some work 
>on cabling the new rotator is functional (az=14 to az=330).  I also 
>tested the elevation system and is functional up to 57 degrees (max 
>moon height).  I will be running 125w.
>
>Also will simultaneously monitor 223.50 FM with two yagis at 60-foot 
>running 30w, if anyone prefers to check in on the 222 band.
>
>Hope to see many of you tomorrow on the net!
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>   http://www.kl7uw.com
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73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
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