[Wswss] 432 Net Nutz

[Courtney Duncan]

John,

It's a slow time of year - people go on vacation -- out of 432 range.

I've checked in with you a few times using an FT-817 (2.5 W) to a 2 meter beam (M^2 2M12).  Great setup on 2 meters, but barely works on 432.  Still better than a discone.

This weekend I'm working on my 432 station.  Today I'm building a 30 W linear amplifier that I bought back in the 80s (yes, 30 years ago).  Tomorrow I'll be assembling my new M^2 440-18 and, if all goes well, installing it on the mast with the 2M12 and 23CM35.  This should bring me up from a 43 to a 59+20 for checking into the net.

The goal here is to put out a serious effort in the UHF Contest August 3-4, but another goal is to be able to check into the Thursday net.  Next Thursday (7/11) I'll be at the SBMS meeting in Corona and will try to check in with you (mobile) before the meeting starts at 1900 local, but the week after, and in the contest, I hope to make good use of this new beam/amp.

All that said, it's just one vote for carrying on, but your efforts are appreciated and motivational.  See you Thursday(s).

73, Courtney, n5bf


On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:05 AM, <john at t6ee.com> wrote:

> Sorry, gentlemen,
> I'll not be up and running this July 4th for two reasons:
> It's Independence Day and I happen to savor a moment of celebration on this date;
> and,
> The showings for the last two nets has been so bad that I seriously wonder if there is any reason to continue the net at all.
> With regard to the latter, your opinions, criticisms, snide remarks and suggestions are solicited.
> 73,
> John, WO1S/T6EE
> ______________________________________________________________
> Wswss mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/wswss
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Wswss at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html