[HCARC] 10 meter Net Feedback

[H. Vordenbaum]

80 M would be good, but we'll have to work around the numerous nets and
roundtables.  Above 3800 kHz for G class licensees. 
I may be off of HF a while I transition to the new tower.
hv

-----Original Message-----
From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of galeheise at windstream.net
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 7:57 AM
To: Chuck
Cc: HCARC Reflector
Subject: Re: [HCARC] 10 meter Net Feedback

Chuck-

  Thanks for the feedback on "local" nets and propagation experience.  Hope
all is well with you.

Gale
KM4DR

From: Chuck 
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 7:33 AM
To: galeheise at windstream.net 
Subject: Re: 10 meter Net Feedback

Gale, most "local" nets use 75M, it offers the best overall propagation
capabilities v other bands.  The upper HF bands act a bit like 2M with
regard to local activities, i.e., line-of-sight prevails.  And, the club
station antenna should work well down there since you want NVIS radiation.

73    Chuck - KA1PM  


----- Original Message ----- 
From: galeheise at windstream.net 
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:38 AM
Subject: 10 meter Net Feedback

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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