[AK-VHF] NET: Oct - 28 : 144.200 SSB & 146.52 FM

[Ed Cole]

Net Report:

36F, calm, overcast - 146.94 rptr = S9+10dB on dual-yagis.

144.200 Noise = S0
KL7XJ - S3 (noisy)

146.52:
KL7XJ - S8
KL5PJ - S9
KL6M -  S6V - Mike having fun on 432-eme this WE.
KL7KY - S3
KL7H - S3 (noisy)
KL7RHJ - S9+2dB

Accidentally turned-on preamp in TE-1401g; noise rose to S9 (typical), 
(KL6M - S9+ 20dB.  KL6M = S3 with IC9700 internal preamp off.
No other bands activated.

3920-kHZ 11am no swap net due to exercise on 5167.5 kHZ
worked NL7OW - S8/S9+20dB  wx got breezy near noon!

Tom reports 20-10m dead due to solar event.  Gave me S7 on 80m.

73, Ed - KL7UW


On 10/26/2023 8:52 PM, Ed Cole wrote:
> 
> 
>>> Net begins at 9:30am on 144.200 USB until about 10:00am when we 
>>> switch to 146.52 FM (may switch a little earlier if SSB activity is 
>>> low).
>>>
>>> Net continues until approx 10:30am and other bands can be activated 
>>> upon request:
>>> 50.125 USB Using only the 3-element yagi pointed toward Anchorage
>>> 446.00 FM
>>> 432.200 USB
>> ----------------------------------
> 
> Tomorrow, I may take time to test my 150w 222 amp, and maybe rewire to 
> use a transfer relay in place of two std relays if amp is functional.  I 
> have control line (8-conductor) laid out to the amp enclosure (but not 
> connected at amp or new hamshack -yet).
> 
> Maybe run 223.50 from the old hamshack at end of the net?? or from new 
> hamshack if I get the testing/wiring completed.
> 
> My main focus tomorrow it to finish sorting and identifying 12 cables of 
> the 26 that have to be run and connected to the new hamshack.  Many are 
> not long enough so splicing extensions will be required; most of these 
> cables are 8-conductor (8x12 = 48 wires).
> 
> Then also is the horrendous task of packing every thing to be moved from 
> the old hamshack.  Hoping to be ready by next weekend (or the next) to 
> do the "move" which will require hiring two young men.
> 
> Hope to see you on the Net on Saturday!
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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