[W8MWA] Two Meter SSB net revival

[Jeffrey Fritz]

Josh,

Reviving the two-meter SSB net is a terrific idea!

The net's primary purpose was to determine the reliability of SSB on two-meters in the event of an emergency. We were interested in maximizing point-to-point voice coverage without the use of a repeater. Other than CW or a digital mode such as PSK-31, we believed that SSB offered the best operating mode for station-to-station emergency communications. That proved largely to be the case. 

Over the time, we developed a decent understanding of the capabilities and limitations of SSB on two-meters. As there wasn't much more to learn, we disbanded the net. However, that certainly doesn't preclude the restart of the net and a continued understanding of SSB on two-meters.

After the net concluded, there was not enough activity to warrant keeping my rig, so I sold my multi-mode two-meter transceiver. While I can no longer participate, I am hopeful that the two-meter SSB net will be reinstated and become popular once again. 

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL

> On Nov 24, 2015, at 3:55 PM, Joshua Smith <juicewvu at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A couple of years ago (beginning in April of 2013) Jeff Fritz (WB1AAL) organized a 2 meter SSB net for the local area. I remember. He king into the net a few times back then, however a few things got in the way and I spent over a year not really being able to check into it or any of the other ( simplex or ARES) Monday night nets. 
> 
> As far as I know the MWA 2 meter SSB net is currently defunct.
> 
> Therefore, I am sending this note to gauge interest in starting this net back up. 
> 
> Previously we met on 144.210 MHz, on the second Monday of every month at 20:30 EST. 
> 
> So in keeping with that precedence on the second Monday in December (2015-12-08). I'll be tuning up the radio to 144.210 USB and calling for participants in the "MWA 2 Meter SSB" net. 
> 
> Anyone who is interested in participating please drop me a reply to this email so I can get an idea of the interest level. 
> 
> Also please feel free to pass this on to anyone other local hams who might be interested and not subscribed to our mailing list. 
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> --
> Josh Smith
> KD8HRX