[MRCA] Band Changes -Moose and Squirrel Net

[Rhett Isley]

Thank you both, Mike and Dale.

Nice getting to know you on the other nets.

Will listen up today.

73,
Rhett, KB4HG

On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM Michael St. Angelo via MRCA <
mrca at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Rhett,
>
> We have been discussing it on the M&S net and we are leaning towards
> moving to Channel 5 5403.5 MHz.
>
> I would recommend listening to the net for the latest status.
>
> The change is supposed to be implemented 30 days after it is reported into
> the Federal Register. I can't find the definite date but it will be coming
> soon.
>
> Mike N2MS
>
>
> > On 01/06/2026 8:52 AM EST Rhett Isley <kr4rdu at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Gents,
> >
> > Was there consensus?
> >
> > I will go with the flow as I am 1) New to the group and 2) Located in
> NC, a bit far south to hear anyone when on 60M mid-day.
> >
> > Make use of the Milford, PA SDR on a regular basis ;-)
> >
> > That said, I want to participate when possible.
> >
> > 73,
> > Rhett KB4HG
> > RU-20 / PRC-151
> > New to me, PRC-74C
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM Michael St. Angelo via MRCA <
> mrca at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> > > Rob,
> > >
> > >  You bring up a good point. Years ago I could log in with the 20 watt
> G90
> > >  but these days I have to use the FT-857 which required carrying a
> larger battery.
> > >
> > >  Last summer we did test around 7262 LSB right after the net and
> conditions were better.
> > >
> > >  In any case we have 30 days from December 10 to decide what to do and
> we started discussing it on yesterday's net and will continue the
> discussion on Saturday's net.
> > >
> > >  Mike N2MS
> > >
> > >  > On 12/12/2025 7:06 AM EST Rob Flory <farmer.rob.flory at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >  >
> > >  >
> > >  > Hi All,
> > >  > It seems y'all are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
> > >  > Pay attention to the image that Fearless Leader shared. Note that
> it is dated 2007, the dead bottom of the sunspot cycle.
> > >  > These days optimal NVIS frequency exceeds 10MHz on the regular.
> > >  > At noon, 7MHz is really much better propagation-wise than 5MHz, but
> has the USB problem.
> > >  > Shifting in time might be the way to make 5MHz viable.
> > >  > I understand DX QRM turns into an issue in the evening.
> > >  > Maybe that QRM factor is better in the just post-sunrise period
> when there is a brief window of good NVIS on 5MHz.
> > >  > Remember that quaint phrase, "Improvise, ADAPT, Overcome"?
> > >  > 73,
> > >  > RF
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