[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,
    After last week's warmer than normal temperatures we are back to 
normal again: rain with highs in the low 50s.  It was nice but it is 
easier to work in the mist.  The loggers are now keeping better hours.  
They are not starting at 3 AM but rather 5 AM. Farmer's hours are 
something more normal for me.

    The sun was active this week.  Quite a few flares with at least four 
of them in the X class.  That active sun spot group is nearly head-on to 
us right now.  According to Space Weather we just received a glancing 
blow from a CME with a stronger one due soon. With all this ionic 
activity the bands have been quite changeable. S8 to S2 in a moment and 
back again just as quickly.

    There is also a storm closer to us which will effect 40 meters 
tomorrow.  It look as if there is one continuous thunderstorm from North 
Dakota all the way down to Oklahoma.  Last time I checked these areas 
look prime for tornados.  The NOAA reports significant tornadoes.  Last 
time I was anywhere near a tornado I considered it significant; I am 
unsure of their nomenclature :)

    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 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT)  7045 kHz

        Stay warm,
           Kevin.  KD5ONS

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