[InHam] First net

[Dan Evans]

Hello the group,

Well, we got off to a slow start.  But it is a start.

I didn't hear many people on.  Likely for a couple of good reasons.  We 
had a major ice storm across the region this week and many stations, 
myself included, have been without power and may have suffered some 
antenna damage.

My horizontal 2m yagi is very loaded with ice.  My standing wave was 
running around a 3.5:1, and I get the impression I was pretty deaf on 
receive.  I did hear a couple of stations in the noise that I just 
couldn't pull out.  My apologies, but I'm hoping the ice will go away 
next week and we can do better.

I would also like to point out I made a couple of rounds with the 
vertical beam as well.  It was less effected by the ice.

I will be back next week.  Thursday evening, 7:00pm, 00:00z, 144.250 
USB.   /and don't be afraid to call on CW /if you need it to get through:-)

I started beaming north and calling for check ins and then moved the 
beam around the compass.  If you hear me calling go ahead and check in.  
Just give me your location so I can get the beam on you when I go down 
the list.

As an addition to this group, I'm considering starting a 2m FM simplex 
net.  This would give some folks a chance to join us who don't have SSB 
capabilities.  If you would be interested in participating, let me know.

Looking forward to hearing everyone next week,

73
Dan
-- 
Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Clark County Indiana.
K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at:
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Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:09 PM
> _/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
> -- Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Clark County Indiana.
> K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover
> Resource Page at:
> <http://www.qsl.net/n9rla> List Administrator for:
> InHam+grid-loc+ham-books
> Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! ------