[NLRS] See website for tonight's net info

[Todd Sprinkmann]

   My internet was restored last night, after being down since
late Saturday.  We do have a chance of t-storms tonight at
net time, but it doesn't look like a huge chance.

   I'm in a bit of a hurry here, so again, I ask you all to get in
the habit of visiting www.kc9bqa.com for the latest info about
nets.  If you visit it 2-4 times a week, you'll get all the info you're
used to getting.

   If I were you, I'd start making plans already for your summer
VHF/UHF contesting.  June ARRL VHF is 2nd weekend of June.
Then it's Field Day (no reason not to fire up on VHF/UHF in FD).
July brings you the CQ WW VHF Contest -- 6 and 2 meters only.
That July CQ WW VHF contest is probably the best contest
around for a lot of us.
   First weekend of August has the ARRL UHF contest.
   2nd weekend of September has the ARRL VHF/UHF.
Just like the June contest, that's a BIG one.

   Look for the website to have a lot more contesting tips and
information in May.  I'll make sure to post a calendar, alone with
some of my personal observations after 6 years of contesting.

   I'd also encourage each one of you who cares to do more to
promote VHF/UHF in general, and yes, to promote better turnouts
in the contests.  When I do this alone, it's good.  When many of you
help spread the word, it ends up being great.

    On other areas of the internet, I see a fair amount of whining
and moaning about VHF/UHF going downhill.  This annoys me to
absolutely no end.

    BUT... but... here's the thing that really bugs me.  If just 30 or
50% of the complainers instead actually DID something to improve
the hobby, we'd be so much better off.

   So ol' KC9BQA is going to concentrate on improving VHF/UHF.
I'm going to run weekly nets designed to get folks on the air.  In
season, I'm also going to promote VHF/UHF contesting because
I believe more folks need to give it a try.  As well as try getting on
the air with whatever equipment they have.

    I'm going to continue to encourage you to help.  If you can, go
right ahead.  VHF/UHF is a backyard and regional thing, so even
one person can make a big difference.

    I hope weather permits for our nets tonight.  If there's a problem,
I'll announce on the website.  In fact, I'll announce either way.

    73,
    Todd   KC9BQA   EN63ao    40 N of Milwaukee
    50 thru 2304
    www.kc9bqa.com