Author Topic: Amature Radio Unchainedprepperts NET, Mar 11, 2018? (Read 2506 times)

JohnyMac · « **on:** March 08, 2018, 10:07:40 AM »

I am thinking of trying a 2000 hrs. Eastern (0100 hrs. Mar 10th UT) net.

Looking ahead to UT 0100 hrs, 03/10/2018, 75/80-meters would be open from Hudson Bay north, SC/GA border south, and WI/IL/Parts of KY/TN west.

At UT 0200 hrs. 03/10/2018, 75/80-meters opens up to include all of ET (Eastern Time Zone) and most of CT (Central Time Zone) locations. 160-meters opens up to the NE, Mid Atl, down to NC.

This net would be phone only. Once I get the following information, and there are three or more who would like to participate, I will issue a SOI (Signal Operation Instructions).

Please answer the following questions:
1) Would you like to participate in this UP Net?
2) If you would like to participate, what time are you available?
3) I suggest 75/80-Meters at this time. Do you agree?
4) This net is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 9, 2018; However, I am open to a different date this coming weekend,
Fri/Sat/Sun if more folks are able to participate.

73,

zeerf · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2018, 02:23:47 PM »

JohnyMac

1) Yes
2) Varies but "normally" more flexible weekends and Mondays
3) I am happy to try whatever works best.
4) If this Friday (and most others) after 2100 (Eastern) works best with current other obligations. Should be open Sat night and Sun throughout day and night.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2018, 03:10:22 PM »

OK folks we have a suggestion from zeef for Sat or Sun. I can do either. Thoughts?

Do to the poor-ish propagation situation of late, night would be better.

Thx zeef for being the first to throw in their hats.

wynnp4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2018, 07:24:35 PM »

Monitoring this! Just joined via a round about way from NC Scout... Zeerf and I know each other and have been working together on coms for a little while now. I would love to participate in a net. Phone is a little iffy right now but we can give it a try!!

WP

Jackalope · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2018, 07:42:39 PM »

I could do it anytime on Sunday.
40/75/160 meters will work for me.

73 de 4S7ASG, etc.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2018, 09:13:18 PM »

Well we have three maybe four for Sunday. So Sunday is the day.

I will look at propagation for that day and post a SOI for all who would like to attend. Night will be best.

So have your Sunday dinner and then get on the net.

All are welcome even if you just can only listen via your SW radio. Again as I read of more support a SOI will come out.

zeerf · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2018, 09:35:21 AM »

Quote from: JohnyMac on March 08, 2018, 09:13:18 PM

Well we have three maybe four for Sunday. So Sunday is the day.

I will look at propagation for that day and post a SOI for all who would like to attend. Night will be best.

So have your Sunday dinner and then get on the net.

All are welcome even if you just can only listen via your SW radio. Again as I read of more support a SOI will come out.

Sounds great and I am looking forward to this.

A quick thought and not a requirement by any means but perhaps if you all use and specific mobile chat app...so many to choose from these days and only a few examples below (no personal preference on any of them) may help confirming or adjusting things on the fly.

whatsapp
signal
wire
wickr me
Zello
whatever you all rather use as long as it is not AOL IM or facebook messenger

Nemo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2018, 01:43:58 PM »

HHHMMMMM is this something on a ham radio (that I do not have) or something on a smarter than me telephone (that I do have) for communication.

And if the telephone, I am game for a trial. With detailed instructions.

Nemo

JohnyMac · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2018, 03:22:37 PM »

SOI:

The purpose of this net is to enjoy the fellow-ship of like minded hams covering NE, Mid & Southern Atlantic regions and to test our equipment. Below are dates, times and a P.A.C.E.

Time: 0100 Hrs. UT Monday March 12, 2018 (2000 Hrs. ET Sunday March 11, 2018)

Primary: 3.960Mhz
Alternate: 3.960 Mhz + .003 Mhz till we have clear air (3.963, 3.966, 3.969, et cetera
Contingency: 1.960 Mhz + .003Mhz till we have clear air
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Attached is a screen shot of propagation predictions by frequency, for the
date & time period of the net.

Addendum: A friend reminded me that 0200 hrs. Sunday morning, we spring ahead an hour. So the time of the QSO will be 2000 hrs. DST Eastern, 0000 UT.

I hope that ya'll can attend.
73,
JohnyMac

JohnyMac · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2018, 03:21:12 PM »

Three subject lines for tonight's net are:

- Favorite Apocalyptic Books,
- What footwear to you take into the field, and
- Anything in the news that give you concern.

Double D · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2018, 06:24:12 PM »

I'll be on the net conditions permitting!

JohnyMac · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2018, 06:52:20 PM »

Cool beans DD.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2018, 07:36:11 PM »

At this time 3.960 Mhz is clear with just a bit of splatter at my AO from a net on 3.958 Mhz.

At 1945 hrs. I will start a early call-in for the 2000 hrs. net.

bennington.camper · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2018, 07:37:19 PM »

Quote from: JohnyMac on March 11, 2018, 07:36:11 PM

At this time 3.960 Mhz is clear with just a bit of splatter at my AO from a net on 3.958 Mhz.

At 1945 hrs. I will start a early call-in for the 2000 hrs. net.

Going to try to participate.

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JohnyMac · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2018, 07:41:37 PM »

Cool beans BC. At 1945 hrs ET I will start doing early call ins.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2018, 07:54:35 PM »

Due to the splatter we moved up to 3.963 Mhz

JohnyMac · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:08:00 PM »

I am hearing a lot of QSO on 3.963 Mhz however it is all just below the noise level for me. If you guys are QSOing GREAT! If not drop me a line and we will go to 160-meters.

bennington.camper · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:09:43 PM »

I am listening, but hear nothing...

zeerf · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:15:22 PM »

Quote from: bennington.camper on March 11, 2018, 08:09:43 PM

I am listening, but hear nothing...

same here...lots of static/noise so far.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:18:27 PM »

I am hearing a lot of chatter zeerf and BC but nothing clear. Sorry.

JohnyMac · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:20:35 PM »

It looks like the band is dropping out. I am going to try 3.969 Mhz, stand by.

bennington.camper · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:21:12 PM »

So are contacts being made, or is it a bust?

JohnyMac · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:22:33 PM »

I think it is a bust BC...Sorry.

bennington.camper · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:24:10 PM »

Quote from: JohnyMac on March 11, 2018, 08:22:33 PM

I think it is a bust BC...Sorry.

Not a problem - did you want to try another band?

JohnyMac · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2018, 08:27:29 PM »

BC look at 40 meters for me. Things were good there earlier. If you find a clear channel send it to here. Thx JMc

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