[MRCA] February 2012 Check-ins & the radios used 40 & 75 meter nets.

[Dennis]

February 2012 Check-ins & the radios used 40 & 75 meter nets.
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40 meters:

40 meter propagation has steadily improved this month. Though still spotty & not yet optimum we have had a few nights that provided exceptional fun. By the end of the month some portable pack sets were able to participate. Thought the primary frequency is 7230usb, increasing traffic around that frequency has many nights forces use to use the alternates 7240, or 7280.

*KB0SFP, Dennis, Harris RF-3200, ALS-500M(400watts), Transworld TW-100, SEA 235(mobile), SGC SG-2020(20 watts).
*KD0LTJ, Doug, DX-70.
*KF0LF, Denny, internet remote.
*KI0PF, Mark, PRC-1099 & HLA-150(125 watts), TMC(500 watts).
*NF0P, John, Icom.

*KW1I, Dale, Harris RF-230S, RF-230M & RF-104.
*WS1K, Jon, Mackay MSR-8000, Ray Jefferson RAY-152.

*K2AJR, Alex, Datron RT-7000.
*W2HX, Gene, Racal BCC-39(50 watts).

*N3OC, Brian, VRC-176.

*KA4KOE, Phill, Flex 5000, RM HLA-150 amp, PRC-320(portable).
*KA4WJB, Joe, TS-130.
*KM4BA, Allen, TS-950.
*KM4V, Steve,
 Harris RF-3200.
*WA4SRF, Greg, FT-101.
*WA4VAG, Joe, PRC-515(20watts), PRC-70(30watts), Harris Falcon RF-5020(125 watts).
*WB4ETT, Bob, PRC-320(30 watts portable).
*WB4WCJ, Paul, PRC-515.

*W5NDS, Rod(one time chechin).

*KF5FNP, Glen, PRC-320(portable 30 watts). Glen wins the prize this month for portable operations. He checked in operating pack sets with whip antennas attached from Florida, Louisiana, & Texas. At most times he was solid copy.

*KJ5GT, Al, PRC-174(20 watts), PRC-515(20 watts), TS-480.

*KE6ZIQ, Jim, PRC-174 & HLA-300(200 watts), PRC-2000.
*KI6EZA, Rich, GRC-193.
*KM6AB, Mike, Harris RF-5020(400 watts), IC-706(mobile), TenTec Eagle, PRC-138(20 watts).

*KO6SY, Mal, PRC-320(30 watts).
*KW6J, Brian, SEA-222.
*W6HDP, Bill, TS-480.

*KD7HVL, Frank, Mackay MSR-8000, TS-930S. Prize for most exotic radio, South African Grinpek TR-178B "Mini Hopper", 30 watts
 1-30mc, 1kc steps, USB/LSB/data.

*K7BMZ, Steve, FT-450(one time checkin).

*KA8TUR, Jim, Collins 75S1, 30L1, & 32S1, IC-756.
*KC8EVR, Lester, IC-746(one time checkin).
*N8JGG, Denny, FT-1000(one time chechin).
*N8QLA, Phil.
*WA8JA, Joe, TS-870(one time checkin).
*WB8CDX, Jim, IC-7800(200 watts).
*WD8AXB, Charlie, IC-706(mobile).

*K9WT, John, TMC FRT-70 & FRR-60.
*KB9BLT, Dennis, FT-101E.
*KX9U, Ken, Clansman VRC-321, PRC-320.

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75 meters:

With the
 season change 40 meter propo improves. It follows that 75 meters will begin to wain. But the noise floor is still low, and static has not yet become a serious problem. February still saw many 50 watt coast to coast paths, and 20 watt checkins. I actually was able to run net control a couple times with a 20 watt radio.

*KB0SFP, Dennis, Transworld TW100, Harris RF-3200, SGC SG-715(20 watts), MICOM 2ES, Atlas 210X, DX-70TH, SGC SG-2020(20 watts).
*KD0LTJ, Doug, DX-70.
*KF0LF, Denny, internet remote.
*KI0PF, Mark, Southcom SC-130(15 watts), PRC-1099 & HLA-150(125 watts).

*KW1I, Dale, Harris RF-230.

*K2AJR, Alex, Datron RT-7000.
*N2MS, Mike, TS-590, SEA 322.

*KA4KAE, Phill, PRC-320(portable).
*KA4WJB, Joe.
*KD4MVC, Bob, PRC-104(20 watts).

*KF4BY, Stan, internet remote, SEA 222.
*KM4BA, Allen.
*KM4V, Steve, Harris RF-3200.
*W4OSS, Kim, Harris RF-350K.
*WA4VAG, Joe, PRC-70(30 watts), Harris
 Falcon.
*WB4ETT, Bob, PRC-320(30 watts).
*WB4WCJ, Paul, PRC-515, IC-765.

*KJ5GT, Al, PRC-174(20 watts), TS-480.

*KE6ZIQ, Jim, Harris RF-5022(400 watts).
*KI6EZA, Rich, GRC-193.
*KM6AB, Mike, internet remote.
*KW6J, Brian, SEA-222.


*K7DEQ, Dee, FT-897.
*KD7HVL, Frank, Mackay
 MSR-8000, Harris RF-5020, GRC-193B.

*AB8AL, Terry, IC-756, IC-M710(Icom marine).
*KA8TUR, Jim, Collins 75S1, 30L1, & 32S1.

*KX9U, Ken, VRC-321.


For all known current net times, & frequencies of interest, see:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Oddball_HF_SSB_Radio/files/>