[AK-VHF] Brain Storming - A New Net

[Ed Cole]

Thanks, Mike, and I agree. I like my weekday evenings open.

Craig-KL7H and Brandon-KL7BSC replied with suggestions, also.

So...

WE will experiment by extending the Saturday Net until 11:00 am, as follows:

9:30am to approx 10:15 the original net will be held on 144.200 USB 
followed by 146.52 FM as an anchor/coordinating frequency for those who 
wish to operate on 6m (SSB or digital), 223.50 FM, 
432.200-SSB/446.00-FM/digital), 927.50 FM, or 1294.50 FM/1296.100 USB, 
or digital.  Net ending before the 11:00am time slot that the swap-net 
on 3920-KHz is held.

Clearly, 6m and 2m is more highly occupied than UHF/mw bands.  I am 
working toward 50 thru 1296 capability and have radios/amps/antennas 
in-hand but needing installation (the hard part).  I believe I will have 
capability to work more stations in Anch/valley area in the future; 
6m/2m out to 400-miles (or more) eventually (Kw on both bands).  I 
bought a RFC 2-317 170w 2m amp from e-bay yesterday (eta Feb.1).

Not all bands or modes will be activated each week, but band/mode 
changes decided real-time each week.  45-minutes is probably not enough 
time to "do it all".  First 45 minutes will remain as a 14.200 USB Net; 
Last Saturday FM Net discontinued.

If someone has a special request for a band or mode to be held,  they 
can contact me in advance to schedule that into the Net Announcement.

This is an experiment and we can change if this doesn't work out.

73, Ed - KL7UW
FS:
Used TE-1416G 2m linear amp (outputs 100w with 9.5w drive; working 
internal preamp.  Final partially failed (used to be 160w)  $100.00 + 
shipping.
Used RFC 4-310 70cm linear amp (outputs 100w with 25w drive) $250.00 + 
shipping
MFJ-1026 HF Noise canceling unit Like New ($295) for $150.00 + shipping
All from non-smoking environ

Mike could you list these?



On 1/26/2023 9:55 AM, mike at kl6m.com wrote:
> Count me OUT
> 
> I don't do evening nets (after snipers).
> 
> 73, KL6M
> 
> 
>> Subject: [AK-VHF] Brain Storming - A New Net
>>
>> Operating during the Wed. night Anchorage Simplex Net had me thinking!
>>
>> We mostly stick to 144.200 SSB during the Saturday morning net
>> (occasionally adding 223.50 FM and 50.125 SSB).  But mostly it is a 2m
>>
>> talk net.
>>
>> I know folks occasionally get on 146.52 for a chat, so wondered if we
>> added a net centered on 146.52 during the week in the evening with
>> possibility of going to 446.00 FM, 927.50 FM or 1294.50 FM would be of
>>
>> any interest.  Staying with FM would offer wider access.
>>
>> Also, if any would like to explore use of digital modes that could
>> happen, occasionally.
>>
>> Thinking of 8:00-9:00pm on Thursdays.
>>
>> Also, would be nice to have rotating net control so no one gets
>> saddled
>> with running the net and so more folks could access the NC.
>>
>> Looking for feedback on this!
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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