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July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« on: June 30, 2022, 08:36:50 AM »
Here is the SOI for this coming Tuesday's net. Based on propagation predictions June's digital net will move to 75/80-meters and phone net will stay on 40-meters. Digital will be 3.588 USB and phone will be 7.285 Mhz LSB or higher till we find clear air. Each net I will post the frequency we end up on for phone.

The next ERIN net will be Tuesday July 26, 2022, starting at 1900 hrs. eastern with the digital ERIN net. The PACE for that net is as follows,

1) At 1900 hrs. eastern the digital net (I am on frequency at 1850 hrs eastern) will commence.

Primary           3.588 Mhz USB Contestia 4/250 1000 on the Waterfall
Alternate         7.110 Mhz USB Contestia 4/250 1000 on the Waterfall
Contingency  This email thread
Emergency    Text. Do I have your cell phone number?

When the Net Control Station (NCS) calls for check-in's this is the reporting format,

de your call/name/location/emergency traffic/ de your call

Once the NCS has gathered check-in's he/she will post the check-in's for corrections or additional check-in's.

The NCS will then start the reports portion of the digital net. Report format will be,

de your call/name/location/traffic if any/your report for around your AO, Covid, unrest, military movement, petrol/diesel prices, inventory depth/outs, food prices, etc/weather/de your call

Please make sure your RXId button at the top right of your Fldigi screen. This allows folks to send their report via Flmsg. Probably, in the future, we will send reports via Flmsg as it is faster and you can save reports to your computer. Time to get familiar with the mode.

Suggestion...Pre type out your report then copy & paste it to your FLdigi when it is your time to give your report.

2) At 2000 hrs (I am typically on frequency at 1950 hrs. eastern) the voice net will commence.

Primary         7.285 Mhz LSB or higher till clear air
Alternate       3.807 Mhz LSB or higher till clean air
Contingency  This email thread
Emergency    Text. Do I have your cell phone number?

The above SOI will be used at first, if the interwiz is taken down through Executive Order -- Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions. Then we will develop and share a revised SOI.

As we move into a new propagation season, I will have available a new ERIN SOI for when the interwize goes down or other drama occurs that causes a breakdown in normal communication. If you would like a copy of that SOI, please drop me a PM and I will send to you.

73 & God Bless,
Johnymac
« Last Edit: July 28, 2022, 10:00:57 AM by JohnyMac »
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2022, 10:22:47 AM »
Remember, the phone net tonight will start at 7.285 Mhz.  :thumbsUp:
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2022, 03:25:07 PM »
Thanks, JohnyMac!  'See you on the radio.'

Will you be running on your solar power system tonight?

T-storm QRM is very LOUD here, right now.  Tough copy with Cooter this afternoon, as my earphones were banging on and off my ears with the lightning strikes ;-)



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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2022, 04:58:34 PM »
I'll do my best to be on the Phone net, BUT..... There are two storm fronts moving straight toward me and the first one should be at my house about 6:30PM. I'm betting that the second one, which is bigger, will be here about 7:30. If you don't hear me, its because I've turned off, disconnected, and unplugged.

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2022, 07:24:47 PM »
So far, I've just had a bit of drizzle rain so I copied the Digital net. Now...... What's going on with the spelling on the digital net? I could figure out most of it but it was awful. I got partial words, words that ran together with other words, awful mispellings. Is it just that the signals I'm receiving are just weak? I'm hoping I will be able to participate in the Phone net at 8. :popcorn:

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2022, 07:48:16 PM »
ON 7.287
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2022, 08:51:02 PM »
Tough copy on everyone this evening.

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2022, 10:15:41 PM »
Here in Va on the Bay, good copy on  digital AND on the voice net. Even New Jersey was good copiable though rather close for NVIS this time of evening. JohnyMac was able to hear and talk with me when I was playing with my 5 Watt QRP CW/SSB transceiver. It's the size of a deck of cards.


Nice to know that even without an electrical power grid, we can communicate using very low power comption transceivers. At least if we loose the grid, high powered ham QRM stations will mostly be off the air.  :violin:  :sarcasm:

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2022, 11:00:46 PM »
What is the make of that radio Sir John?
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2022, 11:04:42 PM »
Yeah copy was an issue. It was due to some space weather issues via the sun. Oh well...
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2022, 11:16:43 PM »
It is the TR(u)SDX  transceiver. Link to 'approved' builder is in the following video from Gil at Radio Preppers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LTHavN7vLA&t=1s

It's good on SSB as you heard and also very good on Morse (CW)

- Sir John Honeybucket

This is the vendor I bought it from assembled and ready to use.  (I did calibrate the frequency standard - a simple dial twist in the menu).
The vendor I I used was "uellyqh" on Ebay.
Here is another video and vendor suggestion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs7j4Ho44Xk
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2022, 08:10:40 AM »
Here is a Romanian company that is producing this little transceiver. The transceiver handles 80/60/40/30/20, modes CW/LSB/USB/AM/FM (No digital at this point). Top power 6.5-watts at 13.8 volts power supply.

Based on some reviews, the above Romanian company produces a quality product (Out of stock at the moment). There has been some issues with the Chinesum produced one. Cost $133- (USD) plus shipping.

I had a great QSO (58 RX) with Sir John Tuesday night while he was using this little radio.

Interesting huh? 
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2022, 09:20:47 AM »
Conditions were awful, I could hear Sir John fairly clearly, but NCS was just an occasional syllable in the noise. Really wanted to try the new radio, which just arrived yesterday afternoon.
I got a Xiegu X-6100, which is basically a Linux ARM computer with an RF stage attached. The screen is absolutely stunning. It's about the size of an 8" length of 2x4, and weighs about 2 pounds. It has a built-in soundcard so you can run digi modes with just a USB connection to the PC. Some people have installed ARMbian Linux and gotten fldigi and WSJT-X running right on the radio, but the display isn't suitable for running desktop apps. 5W on internal battery, 10W on external power. I added side handles/protection rails and a paracord handle last night, think it's going to make a great rig to throw in the pack and head out in the woods.

Hopefully conditions will be better next week, I should have it up and running on digital by then. Hoping to do a few nets from "the field".

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2022, 09:26:53 AM »
FF, AWESOME! I am green with envy.  :cheers:
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2022, 11:33:28 AM »
FF  Wow!  your Xiegu 6100 looks great!  I like the form factor very much.


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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2022, 01:26:26 PM »
I'm pretty surprised by the receiver, not as good as my "big" radios, but better than I expected. The noise reduction is really good. I have a case coming that was recommended by a youtube ham, along with some other bits and bobs, like a straight mic cable that will take up much less space in my pack.

I did have a scare last night after the net, when they tell you to wait at least 30 seconds after shutting the radio down to restart it, they ain't kidding! Wasn't paying attention, hit the button too fast, and I had just a black screen.  :faint:

Luckily, re-flashing the firmware (very quick process) completely brings it back, although you lose all your settings. Going to carry a spare SD card in the case with the latest firmware on it so I don't get stuck out in the woods with a blinky brick.

Made a couple contacts this morning, including K2B in Virginia on CW. Can't wait to get this thing out in the woods, I've got some great spots close to work that I can hit in the morning right after work.
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2022, 03:36:25 PM »
I am stuck down in the Philly area dealing with a mom issue. I have asked some UP folks to fill in for me. Have fun!
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2022, 07:07:31 PM »
I have thunderstorms approaching, I'll see how quickly they pass through.

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2022, 07:44:01 PM »
Whoever is hosting the phone net, please post the frequency. :facepalm: :popcorn:

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2022, 08:04:34 PM »
Looks like it's you, PK.  We're in the middle of a severe thunderstorm.

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2022, 08:22:54 PM »
Between the various POTA parties and the A.M. guys, tis VERY crowded around the previously posted ERIN voice net frequency. 

The CW sked with Cooter NOISY but entirely readable, with 100% copy of his ERIN SITREP on the very first pass in QRP CW. I wish that we had more ERIN Morse operators,  it's a fine , efficient and reliable way to pass sitreps and the mode is SO narrowband that we can fit in almost anywhere. Slow, handsent Morse matches perfectly with slow hand WRITTEN, paper and pencil copy of message traffic. A five Watt CW signal being roughly as effective as a 100 Watt SSB signal and with fewer errors than trying to send messages in voice.   If interested, please contact me. High speed not required.

-...-
FROM COOTER
11JUL22 ERIN RPT
COVID 1 CASE
GAS 4.40 GAL
MINOR SHORTAGE
ALL WELL HERE
-...-


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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2022, 10:06:48 AM »
I would like to apologize to the Tuesday night ERIN group for the failure of this weeks net.

No excuse however, I was stuck in the Philly area returning my 90-year old mom back to her home. Buying groceries, setting up the seven day a week caregiver, and other minor duties before I made the 3-hour trek back to the redoubt.

This little incident is a great opportunity to point out we need ERIN NCS folks in a rotation or as backup to the two nets (Phone & Digital).

To whine a bit, I have been doing the ERIN net off and on since 2018 - Pretty much full-time since March 2020. I ask the group, what would happen to the ERIN net if I was hit by a bus? Would it die?

Anyway, food for thought.

73 & God Bless!
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2022, 01:55:07 PM »
If i was around this past Tuesday, i would have picked up the digital net. Already made macro's for the net :)

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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2022, 09:36:54 PM »
I do not care what FF says about you OBH, you are Okay.  :pirateThumbUp:  :cheers:
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Re: July 2022 ERIN NET SOI
« Reply #24 on: July 19, 2022, 07:46:56 PM »
I have settled on 7.285
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