[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Kevin Rock]

Good Evening,
   I have had a very pleasant day and week.  The weather has stabilized with temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s.  Under the canopy of the forest it is cool enough to work even on the hottest days cutting and hauling wood.  Another month or so and I should have around 2000 cubic feet of wood (approximately 15 cords).  All the signs are pointing to a harsh and long winter.  I want to be cozy and warm so I am putting sweat equity into achieving that goal.  Winter is the time when I can spend long hours at the bench.  All of the tools and parts are in place for a very productive winter.  I now have faster Internet service so I can grab all the spec sheets and compiler parts I need.
   Propagation was slightly better this week than last but my data points were fewer since I did not get on the air as much.  Working long hours outside has kept me away from the radios.  Space Weather shows only one small spot on the sun although it could still produce a flare.  Reports of sporadic E contacts have dropped off lately so maybe it truly is summer.  My extended forecast is for dry weather with mild to chilly temperatures.  I wonder how long it would take me to re-acclimate to a Midwestern summer?  I do miss warm weather and humidity but the mosquitoes take a little of the fun out of the remembrances ;)

Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 
1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help  (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help)
 
Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz
Monday 0000z (Sunday 5 PM PDT)  7045 kHz
 
   Stay well,
      Kevin.  KD5ONS
 
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