[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Kevin Rock]

Thanks Tom!
   As I predicted the power went out.  I am now running from my laptop via an inverter hooked to my battery bank.  If the power does not come on shortly I will move the K2 and tuner in here and hook them to the battery bank which is fully charged as of this morning.  The combination of 12 inches of snow, followed by heavy rain, later followed by 50-60 mph wind gusts have brought down quite a few limbs.  They have not whacked the house but did take out a basin which waters the birds.  Sam gave me a dirty look when the six inch diameter, twenty foot long limb hit the front deck.  I told him it was not my doing but I do not think he believed me ;)  The inverted V is too difficult to move but I may dig under the house to try getting the coax loose and over to the opening to the other shack location.  I do have window line to a horizontal doublet there at the moment.  It is low but still up.  I'll check it soon to see if it is OK to use.  I have inspected for damage to both antennas and found none.  The house seems OK too.  
   See you all in a few hours,
      Kevin.  KD5ONS



-----Original Message-----
>From: Tom Hammond <n0ss at embarqmail.com>
>Sent: Dec 2, 2007 6:19 AM
>To: Kevin Rock <kevinr at cs.unm.edu>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
>
>Hi Kevin:
>
>>Soon I have an anniversary I wish I could ignore.  Hopefully I'll 
>>have power so I can work my way through it!  However, propagation 
>>was incrementally better this week.  Twenty meters was fair during 
>>the week and forty meters was also.  Maybe we can hear each other 
>>tomorrow.  If it is like the last two weeks we will have to do 
>>something drastic.  Like change times or even bands.  I am open to 
>>suggestions for better coverage.
>
>Get Ole SOl thew develop more POX!!!
>
>I should be present for both nets... whether or not you can HEAR me 
>(or I you) will be the question.
>
>>I try to stay off the roads because of the two more dangerous types 
>>of drivers: those that think 4WD will keep them from skidding so 
>>they proceed to drive at their normal ten miles or more over the 
>>speed limit.  The body repair folks love them!  Then the other type 
>>of driver who cause accidents: they drive at 5 mph and brake 
>>erratically and often.  Wending your way between these two types of 
>>drivers is an experience I would rather not brave.
>
>Remember that "4-Wheel Drive" means getting further out into the 
>boonies before you have to walk out for help!
>
>>The wood is stacked next to the stove, the propane tanks are ready 
>>if the power goes out, Sam and I are cozy and warm with plenty of 
>>food for the two of us.
>
>Tom
>