[Elecraft] RE: Elecraft SSB Net - dual band / dual hour proposal

[KM5Q]

I got several favorable replies to my proposal below, so let's start  
right away. 40m has been S8 noise level for me, but usable. 20 is very  
good! I'll going to pay most attention to 20, but I'll listen to 40. I  
think we'll have a more viable net this way. Even if it only results  
in a few personal QSO's that's fine. Consider it a place to meet. Give  
a call. See what happens.

So again:

MONDAY & THURSDAY USA-NIGHTS / 0130 & 0230 UTC
(In Europe that's Tuesday and Friday mornings)
FREQUENCIES:   7.192* MHz and 14.316

* +/- the QRM

If this doesn't work, I may give up until winter approaches!

Over,
Windy KM5Q



> SSB Nets were off to a good start through the winter, but with  
> seasonal shift, activity has faded on both the 20m and 40m nets.  
> Last night for example, 40 was noisy and short, but 20 was jumping  
> with 3- ways all over the USA and down to ZL, especially later in  
> the evening.
> I suggest we schedule two bands at once. With my K3/ATU, I can  
> switch between 40 and 20m net frequencies with two taps of either  
> memory or band switch. Some of us have two rigs and can also do it  
> with ease. Let's use our capabilities (especially when sub-RX  
> arrives).
> Time is the next issue. Best time now is when nearly all USA is dark  
> -- that's hard for some Easterners on a "school night". So let's set  
> TWO check-in times. Two times? Two bands? Numerous solid 2-way QSOs  
> are more satisfying than 20 minutes spent checking in 10 guys at a  
> bad time.
> So here's my proposal:
> MONDAY & THURSDAY USA-NIGHTS / 0130 & 0230 UTC
> (In Europe that's Tuesday and Friday mornings)
> FREQUENCIES:   7.192* MHz and 14.316
>
> * 7.190 has been busy. 7.192 is more clear but maybe there's a  
> better hole. Let's observe.
>    14.316 at night? Also subject to observation.
>
> The Sunday net has also been unresponsive lately. Let's take that up  
> next.
> Thanks!
> Windy KM5Q
> Santa Fe, NM