[Elecraft] Fwd: Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Kevin Rock]

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From: Kevin Rock <kevinrock@earthlink.net>
To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Elecraft CW Net Announcement Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:22:49 -0800

> Good afternoon folks,
>     I am not sure if this will be posted because of the mailer problems 
> at QTH.  But hopefully some of you may see this.
>
> The time for the 20 meter net is being pushed back by one hour to 
> 2400z.  I am also going to accept early bird check ins for 15 minutes or 
> so before each net if I can get my act together.  Since I am normally 
> seeking an open frequency around those times I may just as well find one 
> and keep it active until the 'official' opening bell.  I am also going 
> to try running a bit more slowly this week to counteract the contest 
> atmosphere the net has been taking on lately.  So expect me to be even 
> more chatty when you make contact.  Tell me a bit about yourself, give a 
> propagation report, or whatever else may be on your mind.  I'll copy 
> along as best I can :)
>
> Remember, if you check in faster than I'm running you'll probably get 
> complimented on your rapid sending but then asked for a repeat at a 
> slower speed.  One where I can figure out what you are sending.  QRS is 
> always proper.  I can copy 0-20 wpm just fine if the band is open.  I do 
> try to keep the net going until the last check in is gleaned out of the 
> aether.  Sometimes this takes 20 minutes other times an hour.
>
> Don't worry if you are a QRS operator, you are very welcome.  You are 
> encouraged to make your first net contact to get your feet wet.  Read 
> the website notes at : http://ecn.visionseer.com/ to see what the 
> 'normal' exchange is for ECN.  Then once you get the rhythm try sending 
> a few letters to get my attention when I send CQ ECN QNI ? K.  If I hear 
> you I'll repeat what I got.  Sometimes it's the whole call other times 
> it is just a smidgen.  But if it fits your call in any way try calling 
> back and we will go from there.  If I am too fast please send QRS and 
> I'll lambaste myself and continue on in a more civilized manner.
>
> 20 meters at 2400z Sunday (4 PM PST Sunday) on 14050 kHz or there abouts.
>
> 40 meters at 0300z Monday (7 PM PST Sunday) on 7045 kHz or down (I need 
> to avoid
> an SSB net north of the border).  Hope it is as good as it was last week!
>
> 73,
>      Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class)