[WIham] Two Updates to KC9BQA.com This Morning

[Todd Sprinkmann]

     KC9BQA.com has been updated with 2 things.   
  
     1)  Detailed CQ WW VHF Contest report.   

     2)   I have the 144.240 SSB net tonight, and not WB9LYH.   
So you look toward EN63ao, or 40 miles north of Milwaukee.  
Remember that with 2m SSB/CW, easily 90% of the signals 
are horizontally-polarized.   On 2m FM, they are vertically-pol.   
            If you're having trouble hearing more than 20-50 miles 
on 2m SSB, consider a horizontal loop, dipole or (far better) 
get yourself a 9 element or longer yagi and start hearing guys 
out 100-200 miles.   Yes -- you can work 100-200 miles 
routinely on 2m SSB.   You need decent gain antennas, good 
feedline, and a clear horizon is a big plus.   

     73,
     Todd   KC9BQA    EN63ao    40 N of Milwaukee
     www.kc9bqa.com   For Frequent VHF/UHF Updates
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    PS:   It looks like the 146.430 FM Simplex Net may end 
being a game-time decision tomorrow night, due to T-storms 
in the forecast.   I always announce the final word on kc9bqa.com.