[NLRS] Tonight's nets *ON* plus 222 Sprint Report

[Todd Sprinkmann]

    Tonight's 144.240 long-range net is *ON* at 0000Z, from 
EN54cl, with WB9LYH as net control.   Many of us are now 
enjoying the new IARU Region 2 chat room at on4kst.com.   
We use the room to promote and coordinate more 144 activity 
in a wide area surrounding the Midwest, on various frequencies.   
I'm on 144.250 at 0130, and this is mostly a S WI and ILL 
net nowadays.   If you're up north and want a Q, let me know 
in the chat room and I'll be happy to swing your way after 
about 0200Z.   

    You do not have to follow the net to enjoy the increased 
activity.   Nor join in the chat.   Many do not, and that's OK.   
But activity is definitely increasing, so enjoy the benefits when 
you can.    There are way more V/UHF'ers out there than I 
ever would have imagined.   The challenge is getting them on 
the air more often.   Please spread the word, and make an 
effort to get some newcomers involved with weak-signal.   
With summer right around the corner, the timing is perfect.   

     
     In the 222 Sprint last night -- 
    Activity in ILL and S WI was strong again -- esp. in ILL.   
Propagation was poor, but the turnout more than made up for it.   
My 222 sprint log is available at http://kc9bqa.com/?p=2474   
In fact, the 144 sprint log is also at www.kc9bqa.com  -- scroll 
down the main page a bit.   
      
      73,
      Todd  KC9BQA    EN63ao     40 N of Milwaukee
      www.kc9bqa.com   For Frequent VHF/UHF Updates 
      www.wivuch.com   WI VHF/UHF County Hunters Award 
  (yes, out-of-state and VE hams are welcome to earn an award)