[HCARC] 10 Meter Net Feedback Requested

[galeheise at windstream.net]

To All-

  While the 10 meter net has allowed Technician members to utilize their own calls/ portable I’ve felt somewhat disappointed because the coverage has been, and continues to be, quite limited due to poor propagation on 10 meters.

  Rather than a 10 meter net, I’d be interested in obtaining feedback from members regarding an “HF Net” on another band.  With better local area propagation we could include more of our club members.  KK5IA, N4YPT, AD5UZ, K5KS and AC4CA have all attempted to check into the net, and have done so with relays, but copy has been marginal on 10 meters.

  If I receive feedback from club members who are supportive of switching to an “HF Net” on another band, I suggest next Wednesday we run propagation tests for 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 meters.  We can then discuss the results at the club meeting the following evening and see what level of interest there is for an “HF Net”.  If we decide to do this I may need some help from members picking frequencies on 20, 40 and 80 since 10 and 15 usually aren’t active at 7 pm but 20, 40 and 80 have a number of existing nets taking place.

  I can still meet newly licensed members at the club station and utilize the club call with my supervision.  It’s been great to see club members such as Mike and Alan step up and participate in conducting the net.

  I’d appreciate your feedback.

Gale
KM4DR