[NJARC] NJARC Net - was Hamming with Vintage Gear

[Joe Cro]

Al,
    I think that 40M or 75M would probably be the best bet for all of us to 
hear each other. We could also do 60M, but that would keep people out who 
didn't have that mode in their rigs, or wanted to work AM.

Just a "FYI" I have a complete Motorola 100W "Micor" VHF high band repeater 
setup albeit the duplexer, that could be tweaked down to 2M. I'm also 
cooridinated on 6M and have the necessary equipment, etc. Regardless, I'd 
much rather do something on 75 or 40 Meters for ALL of us to enjoy. 
Regarding 20M and down, that's also a distinct possibility if everyone ran 
at least 100W and shared the same antenna polarization. I think 10 or 15 
Meters would be ideal if we chose that route due to the potential lack of 
activity on those bands during periods of low sunspot activity.

I for one, would prefer AM as my mode, but would be willing to do sideband, 
or BOTH. Why not invite members who don't have AM rigs to join in as well? 
The object obviously, would be communication between members, and (just as a 
suggestion) to keep it as informal as possible. This way we can be flexible 
and be able to pursue other venues if need be. Besides, I think flexible is 
more fun. Just my two cents worth......

We could rotate net control operators in order to give everyone some 
experience in running a net. If you've never done so, it can be a lot of 
fun!

To ALL Ham and prospective Ham members, please let us know via the bulletin 
board what you think of a NJARC Ham net, and it's presence on (1st) 75M and 
(2nd) 40M, and if you think you'd be interested in participating. The more 
people the merrier it is they say.

Again, if you're a prospective Ham, and have equipment, antenna and other 
issues, we'll be able to work things out for you. Many thanks to Rob Flory 
for his offer of assistance as well.

Let's hear some more responses!

Regards,
             Joe Cro N3IBX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Klase" <al at ar88.net>
To: "New Jersey Antique Radio Club" <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:20 PM
Subject: [NJARC] NJARC Net - was Hamming with Vintage Gear


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> Hi Joe,
>
> I think a net is a good idea, especially now that people can much more 
> easily get a ticket. There are some problems. Here my run-down on options. 
> What did I miss?
>
> *2-Meter FM via Repeater* - This might be the most practical. I think Mike 
> Christiansen has an "in" with a repeater club. The whole thing's not very 
> vintage however.
>
> *2-Meter AM Simplex - *We tried this a while back with some success. It 
> looked like I could work the guys "down town" (Middlesex) due to my 450 
> foot elevation. I expect it would be out of the question for you and Rob, 
> K2WI. There are also frequency coordination challenges.
>
> *75-Meters - *Would have to be early morning or late afternoon to be 
> practical. A decent high-angle antenna will be a problem for a lot of 
> folks, including yours-truly after moving to Jersey City. But I think this 
> is our best shot.
>
> *40-Meters - *Noonish Saturday or Sunday might work.
>
> *20-Meters and Down* - NG - We're all in the skip zone.
>
> What do you all think?
>
> 73,
> Al
>
> Joe Cro wrote:
>> ....If anyone would like to start a HF net of NJARC members, I'd like to 
>> participate. If nobody has plans, let me know what you think of such a 
>> net, and I'll get the ball rolling.
>>
>
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> Al Klase – N3FRQ
> Flemington, NJ
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