[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for November 28th, 2005

[Fred Jensen]

As the CQWW rolled to a halt (OK, suddenly crashed at 0000Z), the band 
became very quiet, as in no signals between 14000 and 14070.  Never 
heard a peep from anyone on 14050.  Checked tower ... still vertical ... 
checked SWR -- normal, checked rotator and it was at 350.  SFI was in 
the 80's, A=2, K=1.  Called a couple of times, no reply.  Don't know 
what to say.

73,

Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA CM98lw

Kevin Rock wrote:
> Good Evening,
>    The clouds rolled in thick and cold this afternoon.  The fire was 
> warming the house but it felt damp.  The shack was about 50 degrees when 
> I started the first net.  I may have to try gloves next week but that 
> will not improve my sending one bit!  May just have to seal off this 
> room and add candles.
> 
>    After the CQ CW contest finished I called the net on 20 meters.  
> Rick, KL7CW, was not very strong but we exchanged reports.  There was no 
> one else to be had after him.  I knew my antenna was still up but I 
> think the heavy fog may have been effecting the propagation.  I know the 
> SWR was changing which is a sign of a damp antenna.  The fog off the 
> ocean is always pretty thick, today especially so, since we have an inch 
> of snow left from yesterday.  A few days ago it was sunny and dry but 
> Oregon is known for changeable weather ;)
> 
>    On to the lists.
> 
> On 14050 kHz at 2400z:
> KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798
> 
> On 7045 kHz at 0257z:
> N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008          Thanks Tom.
> WA5ZNU - Leigh - CA - K2 - 3121
> K1EV - Bill - CT - K2 - 2152
> WA7BOC - Roger - WA - K2 - 755
> N6JW - John - CA - K2 - 3290
> 
> Thank you folks for coming out on such a mucky evening.  I'd get back to 
> somewhere warm and drink some hot chocolate if I were you :)  I am going 
> to arrange for more heat next week.  A drafty house is not conducive to 
> happy fingers!  Typing and sending become more difficult.  I need all 
> the help I can get ;)
> 
> Until next week stay warm and stay well,
>    73,
>       Kevin.  KD5ONS  (Net Control Operator 5th Class)
> 
>