[FCARC] 2m simplex net this Sunday

[Adam T. Cately]

Good morning -

    It has been discussed about moving to other channels on the 
up-coming 2m simplex net, so that we could see if there is any 
difference in signal strength on something other than our normal channel 
- that said, I have done some looking into what frequencies that we 
could use that won't bother too many people if we show up to do radio 
checks, and I have come up with this plan -

    Starting on 146.460 with the regular net, after the first round, 
anyone that is interested in moving around to various channels is 
welcome to do so - as we show up on a new frequency, allow me to check 
to see if that channel is in use, and then I will do a roll call of the 
parties that are involved, and we will exchange signal reports - then on 
to the next frequency and follow that same method.  This may show some 
anomalies as our RF signals may change according to frequency.

    I suspect that signals will change a small amount, depending on how 
your 2m antenna is designed and how your antenna matches at the 
frequencies involved - this could be an understatement, too, so this is 
why we will try this experiment and we'll all see what develops.

    The channels will be as follows -

     146.460

     144.500

     145.500

     147.500

    IF, you plan on being involved, please set your radio into VFO mode 
so that you can roll to the frequencies needed, or pre-program these 
into memory channels (the VFO mode would probably be the better choice, 
as I assume we won't use these other channels at any other time) and we 
all should be set to go.

    If someone would care to forward this onto the club social media, 
that would be helpful.

    Thanks for your attention


de KB8MDF