[InHam] [VHF] Announcing a New SSB Net

[Jim Sanford]

Dan:
Pls keep the list informed.
I'm building a 6m  - 10 GHz station in SW PA; I'd hope to be able to 
work you guys on 2m with a little enhancement.

Thanks & 73,
Jim
wb4gcs at amsat.org


Dan Evans wrote:
> _/CQ...CQ...CQ...Announcing a New SSB Net/_
>
> Spread the Word, Talk it up with Your Friends and Club Members.
> Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET (00:00z) for the _2 METER SSB 
> NET_
> Simplex Freq. 144.250 USB
> Net Control: Dan K9ZF
>
> _The purpose for the net is:_
> _
> _1.  Increase 2 meter SSB activity in the Southern Indiana / Northern 
> Kentucky Area, and Beyond.
> 2.  To give area operators a chance to test their stations and their 
> capabilities.
> 3.  To give area SSB operators a chance to meet other active stations 
> in the area.
> 4.  Last, but not least, TO HAVE FUN:-)
>
> As your net control I will start the net looking north from EM78el.  
> After gathering check ins from the north I will move the beam east, 
> then south, then west.  Most active SSB stations will be using 
> horizontal yagis, but don't let this discourage you if all you have is 
> a vertical.  Please give us a try with what you have!
>
> I have a very small station here in EM78el, just east of Charlestown, 
> IN.  I have 150 watts and 10 elements at 25 feet.  With my station, I 
> will be depending heavily on the other stations to help relay check ins.
>
> We look forward to hearing you!
>
> 73
> Dan