[Elecraft] ECN - new directions

Fri Aug 29 13:53:00 2003

I did hear of an 8P trying to check in last week when I read the follow up email.  I need to remember to ask the folks on the ends of the continent to call the 
net.
   Kevin.

8/28/2003 10:30:21 PM, "William M. Spaulding, Sr." <[email protected]> wrote:

>Hi, Kevin,
>
>I know it may not be "Usual", but how could we make a conscious effort to
>include DX on the net.  Although pretty optimistic, it would be really neat
>to link K2's around the world - some may be on split bands.  There are a lot
>of Great Britain and VK & ZK guys on the reflector, OH's, SM's PA's, DL's,
>etc.  It could get fun with relays.
>
>Then again, maybe it's a dumb idea................
>
>See you Sunday,
>
>Bill
>NA7Y
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Kevin Rock" <[email protected]>
>To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:11 PM
>Subject: [Elecraft] ECN - new directions
>
>
>> Here are a list of ideas I would like to incorporate into the running of
>the Elecraft CW Net (ECN):
>>
>> 1) We will run the net on Sunday instead of Saturday (same time and
>frequency).  This allows us to avoid contests, to run on a quieter band, and
>gain a few
>> more check ins.
>>
>> 2) We will work only 20 meters for now instead of running the two nets.
>Since 40 meters has gathered few contacts and it is in fairly poor shape
>right now I
>> have decided to put all my attention into the 20 meter net.  20 meters is
>doing quite well and covers more geographic area than 40 meters.
>>
>> 3) We will run ECN on 20 meters for as long as it takes to get through the
>list of check ins and comments.  If I get called away or if I get tired I
>will call upon
>> another station to act as NCS.  I will use QNG XXXXX and hopefully XXXXX
>will take the reins :)
>>
>> 4) I want to incorporate a few of the tricks I've learned from my traffic
>nets.  To get the NCS's attention in our traffic net we use hail signs.
>These are the first
>> letter in the suffix of your call.  Thus for me it is O since my call is
>KD5ONS.  Because there are only twenty-six letters there may be a few
>collisions.  It does
>> simplify things a bit however.  If you want my attention, and your call is
>NA5X, just send X in a pause.  I'll send X K and then you send DE NA5X and
>your
>> comment or request.  If it works we'll keep it, if it doesn't we throw it
>out.
>>
>> 5) The net needs a purpose.  Therefore we will check folks in to the net
>and run through the list asking for comments (as always) and then see if
>folks want to
>> contact anyone else.  I am not sure whether to have them meet 5 or 10 up
>or have them take care of business on the net frequency.  At first I think
>we'll try it
>> on the regular frequency to save time and cause less trouble.  We
>Elecrafters don't want to be accused of being band hogs so let's keep this
>in the family :)
>> Some folks like to exchange state, province, county, RST, power level, or
>even the serial number of their rig.  Since this is not Elecraft only net
>some of those
>> serial numbers may look a little strange :)  The NCS will help arrange
>pairings to allow folks to exchange this information.
>>
>> 6) Please check in with the NCS and when I run thru the roster I will ask
>you if you desire a contact with another station or if you are QRU.  Then
>I'll try to
>> match up the folks who wish have a contact.  After you're finished control
>reverts back to the NCS who then pairs up the next on the list.  One day we
>may
>> need a secondary frequency to run this portion of the net but now let's
>stay on the frequency chosen to run the net on any particular day.
>>
>> 7) I am thinking of using a few Q and QN codes to speed things up a bit.
>These will not get thrown into the mix all at once.  We will need to have a
>list of them
>> at our elbows (Kevin take note) so we can use them to make things easier.
>If it doesn't make thing easier tell me and we throw them out!
>>
>> QN codes we may use:
>>
>> QNB - act as relay
>> QND - net is directed (by the NCS)
>> QNE - entire net stand by
>> QNF - net is free (no longer controlled by NCS)
>> QNI - net stations report in
>> QNG - take over as net control station
>> QNJ - can you copy me? Can you copy ___?
>> QNN - net control station is ______.  What station has net control?
>> QNP - unable to copy you.  Unable to copy ___.
>> QNS - the following stations are in the net (followed by the list)
>> QNY - shift to another frequency with ___.  (Left to shifting stns to
>agree upon.)
>>
>> Some not so common Q codes we may use:
>>
>> QRA -- What is the name of your station?
>> QRU -- Have you anything for me? (Answer in negative)
>> QRV -- Are you ready?
>> QRW -- Shall I tell ..... you are calling him?
>> QRZ -- Who is calling me?
>> QSL -- Can you acknowledge receipt?
>> QSO -- Can you communicate with ____ direct?
>> QSP -- Will you relay to _____ ?
>> QSV -- Shall I send a series of V's?
>>
>> 8) Remember: If an idea works we'll keep it, if it doesn't we throw it
>out.  The purpose of this net is to have fun not to make up rules.  The plan
>I've laid out is
>> to make it easier for more folks to have fun and to do it on their own
>terms.  I just act as NCS to assist as a go between.  Any suggestions or
>comments are
>> always welcome.  Even those flaming arrows :)
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>    Kevin.  KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class)
>>
>>
>> This will be posted later in the week.
>>
>> I am sure revisions to this document will occur but the basic plan will
>stay in place.
>>
>> Let's have some fun and see who we can meet.
>>     KJR
>>
>>
>>
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