[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

    Twenty meters had more noise and QSB than did forty meters. It also 
produced more check ins.  After the twenty meter net I was surprised at 
how quiet the background was on forty meters.  I would rather have the 
noise and not miss the signals.

   Yard work seems to be the theme this week.  With painting projects 
done it's time for gardening.  I'm going to build a few cold frames this 
week.  After the forest thinning I have a lot more light to use.  The 
seedlings should like that.

   The two owl species I mentioned are the Saw Whet and the Northern 
Barred.  Both have distinctive calls which carry for miles.  When I 
first moved into the forest I would get the Saw Whet call mixed up with 
the logger's whistle code.  Then I learned the owl's call is less 
varied.  They use the code to signal when the log is choked and ready to 
haul into the air.


   On 14050.3 kHz at 2200z:

NO8V - John - MI

KL7CW - Rick - AK

K6XK - Roy - IA

W8OV - Dave - TX

K4TO - Dave - KY

AB9V - Mike - IN


   On 7047.5 kHz at 0000z:

K6PJV - Dale - CA

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

K4TO - Dave - KY


    One of these weeks we will get back to hardware stores and lumber 
yards.  The smell of fir fresh from the kiln makes me want to build 
something.  The scent of a greenhouse makes me want to get my fingers dirty.

    Until next week stay sane,

       Kevin.  KD5ONS

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