[HCARC] 10 Meter Net Feedback Requested

[Gary and Arlene Johnson]

Would not the appropriate band to try in a test be the band that will most 
likely support NVIS comms???

Gary J
N5BAA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <galeheise at windstream.net>
To: "HCARC Reflector" <HCARC at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:37 AM
Subject: [HCARC] 10 Meter Net Feedback Requested


> 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
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