[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were fair on both bands.  QSB was about three to four S units with a medium noise level on 20 m.  I expected summer storms but heard no lightning strikes.  Forty meters was more local with a smaller range of QSB.  As the days grow shorter I expect 0045z will work

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,     Conditions were different from last week.  More noise and less QSB on both bands.  Summer storms were quite active.  Some of you were behind walls of static, while others had the noise behind them.  Signals were strong, in the S5 to S9 range.  Contacts were along a northern

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I heard nothing on 40M. 20M was good and QSB was only 2 S-units or so.; K4TO On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 12:43 AM wrote: > Hello Kevin; > > Just saying thanks and I agree the QSB was crazy!!! > > I am wondering if you or others have tried to use APF on the Elecraft > radio to pull out weaker CW

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Hello Kevin; Just saying thanks and I agree the QSB was crazy!!! I am wondering if you or others have tried to use APF on the Elecraft radio to pull out weaker CW signals from the noise. I've tried it a few times on my KX3 but wonder if I am setting it up correctly. I'm not sure it would have

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   Both bands had summer storm noise and QSB.  Signals were strong though and easy to copy.  The biggest problem was separating the calls out from one long howl.  I think I copied "howl TX9V" at one point which works out to K4TO, K6XK, and AB9V respectively.  Then I worked AK

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On 8/2/20 at 1:14 AM, kev...@coho.net (kevinr) wrote: Weather was cooler, except for inland California and Georgia.  I can't imagine either place without air conditioning. I remember teasing a friend from Georgia about air conditioning. She finally put her hands on her hips, looked me

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   Both bands had 4 S-unit QSB.  On twenty meters there was more noise on the inverted-V compared to the 1/4 wave vertical.  On forty meters the vertical had more noise.  The new antenna performed well bringing more signals out of the noise.    The time change for forty meters

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters had deep QSB and summer QRN.  But it was fun to hear you all.  I received more email than I did check ins though. I'll work on that antenna this week and test it next Sunday.  I'll build it close to resonance around 7.1 MHz.  From what I have read the radiation

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    High haze came in.  Better contrast would be nice because a comet looks like a stream of smoke.  Last night I found Neowise under the Big Dipper but it was noticeably fainter than two days before.  It will be visible in binoculars for another few weeks.    Conditions were

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening, Twenty meters was surprising.  Brian came on early with a very loud signal.  Dave and Roy were both weaker than normal.  Easy copy because the band was not as noisy.  John did have the noise of a storm covering him even though his signal was good too.  Jim had a great signal but

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On Mon 06 Jul kevinr wrote: > I did hear some ESP code on 20 meters but not well enough to convince > me it wasn't just in my head. It happens now and then. Often when I'm > working and a squeaky fan is on. One of these years, perhaps, HF conditions will pick up to the point where my KX3 might

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Kevin, not sure if that was ’tongue in cheek’, but if that is a he can’t upgrade. He’s already gained a short ‘contest’ call. You can’t just pick another call over here. -- We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to

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Oh cripes, reading that actually made me salivate. 7K4 Eric WD6DBM On Sun, Jul 5, 2020, 7:28 PM Ed Muns wrote: > Actually, the K4 I am currently using is Wayne's SN 2. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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I had the same issues with the SSB nets. (The CW nets come during the dinner hour, and today I was at a family picnic dinner.) On 20M I could hear over half of the stations, some at ESP levels, but only Steve, WM6P managed to hear me and relayed my checkin. This was running 100W from my K3 to

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To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, Both bands were weak, with noise and QSB. But I was moderately successful given the conditions. One strange thing, NO8V was stronger than either K6XK or K4TO. That's just not normal :) I did hear some ESP code

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands were weak, with noise and QSB.  But I was moderately successful given the conditions.  One strange thing, NO8V was stronger than either K6XK or K4TO.  That's just not normal :)  I did hear some ESP code on 20 meters but not well enough to convince me it wasn't just

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    QSB was deep and present on every signal.  Noise was not too bad on my end.  I could not hear any storms either.  But, no noise normally means the band is weak.  Today was no exception. Conditions on 40 meters were worse.  I was trying to form characters out of what little

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were good enough to log a few of you.  On twenty meters the QSB was deep, the QRN was medium to high, and there was some faint QRM making life interesting.  Forty meters had less noise but there were some storms acting up.  Less QSB too.   On 14050.5 kHz at

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening, The chilly, wet weather caused my hands to stiffen up.  I kept wishing for zerk fittings on each knuckle.  Spring changes to summer very slowly in Oregon; sometimes we have to get out and push.  The hot temperatures reports from the Midwest helped a little. Conditions were

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was loud again with many signals.  There was QSB and nowhere to start a net.  So I punched down my rising bread dough and formed a loaf.  There was time enough for it to rise and bake before the second net.  However, the smell of it was holding my attention. 

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty and forty meters were much like they were last week. Twenty was noisy.  Forty was quiet.  QSB on both of them.  The weather seems pretty pleasant in most places but California is awaiting one hot week.   On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z: NO8V - John - MI K6XK - Roy - IA

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Once again the two bands were quite different.  Twenty meters had a steady roar of QRN with a little slow QSB.  Forty meters was not as strong as last week and had two rates of QSB.  Slow and steady waves like on twenty meters but a fast warble too.  Fast enough to cut

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10, 2020 7:44 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, cut __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Today we had a tale of two bands.  While twenty meters was roaring with QRN forty meters was so quiet I thought my antenna was down.  QSB was present on both bands in varying amounts. After the first net my ears were ringing so I went out to let the flies bite me.  If you

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was better than it has been in a while.  Signals were good with medium levels of QSB.  Noise was not too bad either.  Forty meters had both slow and faster QSB.  I could not hear any storms but those will be here soon enough.    I have received more email

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters had more noise and QSB than did forty meters. It also produced more check ins.  After the twenty meter net I was surprised at how quiet the background was on forty meters.  I would rather have the noise and not miss the signals.   Yard work seems to be the

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were more noisy than I had expected.  Just before the first net I read there had been a burst of solar wind.  That caused the QSB to be deeper too, especially on 40 meters.  KL7CW had the best signal on 20 meters though it was much weaker on 40. W8OV had a good

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands had less noise than previously.  There was light QSB on 20 meters with more on 40 meters.  Without the noise to contend with it is much easier to copy everyone.    More hiking news, yard work, home repair, and a wind damaged antenna.  All are well and planning to

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands had QSB and a lot of noise.  But the signals were mostly easy to copy.  QSB ate a few numbers though.  The best signal of the day was from KL7CW on 20 meters.  Rick hit S9 more than once.  Many people spoke of walking around their neighborhood.  I'm catching up on

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands had noise and QRM.  Forty meters had QSB too with RTTY here and there.  Technically it is now spring.  Snow is melting in ND while it is still falling on IN.  The hummingbirds are at my feeder while the daffodils have yet to bloom and tomorrow the snow returns for

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters had a little QSB and some noise with state QSO parties all over.  More QSO parties on forty meters.  After a little searching I found some room.  QSK is wonderful.  It let me copy NO8V and W0CZ simultaneously.  Different sending speeds helped too but my notes do

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were fair on both bands.  Some noise on 20 meters, some QSB on 40 meters.  40 meters was not as good as last week but the sun angle is different too.  We may have to keep moving it closer to sunset as the year goes on.  Or the sun could become more active.  Twenty

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was as I had predicted.  Forty meter's propagation was also foreseen.  QSB helped occasionally but at times it was chopping up weak signals.  I kept trying to parse NB5Q into incorrect calls.  Then a friendly soul relayed NB5Q at higher levels.  Thank you. 

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was very noisy with deep QSB.  Forty meters was much quieter with less QSB.  z is about two hours before local sunset.  The band seems to work pretty well about then.   On 14050.6 kHz at 2200z: W0CZ - Ken - ND K4JPN - Steve - GA K6XK - Roy - IA   On

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GM, I was on the 20m frequency and listening and heard some traffic at 14050, but it too fast for me to copy. I had to leave to pick up my son from the airport before the 40m session began, so I missed that one. (I need a mobile rig in the 4Runner — on the list.) I started learning Morse a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Yes, there were lots of stations TESTing on 20M. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2020, at 10:35 PM, kevinr wrote: > > Good Evening, > >I tried to find an open frequency on twenty meters. From 14030 to 14070 > was filled with all manner of signals. I copied a lot of call

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    I tried to find an open frequency on twenty meters.  From 14030 to 14070 was filled with all manner of signals.  I copied a lot of call signs while scanning the band.  Then on forty meters I waited for KL7LO to finish calling CQ.  I asked if the frequency was in use and got

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was noisy.  A steady roar greeted my sending through the QSK.  Os and 0s were the most peaceful :)  Signals were fairly strong too.  Forty meters was quieter once I found a spot beneath the digital folks.  Topics discussed include the snow moon, post NFL blues,

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feature for CW. Again tanks for the try! I did hear part of it! Dwight WM5F -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2020 7:28 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, Twenty

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters had a little noise and mild QRN.  I had to move the net after a loud CQ started up on net frequency.  Guess they could not hear me.  Forty meters lasted longer than normal.  With the extra daylight I was able to work into Southern California. After I closed

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   It was early one July day in Wisconsin, the sun would be up soon.  Pack mule Kevin was carrying Dad's target rifle of the day on one shoulder, the rifle he was tuning on the other, forty pounds of .30 cal ammunition in one hand and the target scopes in the other.  I was

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Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, Twenty meters had very loud QRN. A steady roar of about S6 with some QSB. I have received five emails so far complaining of QRM blocking my signal. It did make sending decent code hard too. For the last few weeks CQs start

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters had very loud QRN.  A steady roar of about S6 with some QSB.  I have received five emails so far complaining of QRM blocking my signal.  It did make sending decent code hard too.  For the last few weeks CQs start up when I call the net and continue throughout

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:13 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, The Elecraft CW Net is a directed net. There is no need to call CQ to get my attention; my location allows me to hear very well. Just wait for me to call for check-ins

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    The Elecraft CW Net is a directed net.  There is no need to call CQ to get my attention; my location allows me to hear very well.  Just wait for me to call for check-ins then send your call or a part of it as a hail sign.  This allows me to gather two to three stations and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Cycle 25 sunspots have been appearing with increasing regularity: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpWxfx John WA1EAZ > On Jan 7, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > There have been a small handful of high latitude, Cycle 25 polarity spots > show up.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

There have been a small handful of high latitude, Cycle 25 polarity spots show up.  Most haven't lasted long enough to get #'s assigned but it's a good sign.  All you ever want to know about the sun can be found at solarham.com 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On

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essage- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 9:57 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening,      I turned on the rig and found 20 meters filled with a roaring, windy sound.  Just a little QSB, on 40

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://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 9:57 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening,    I turned on the rig and found 20 meters filled with a roaring, windy

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I believe the article you’re referring to is here: https://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1=24=12=2019 > On Jan 6, 2020, at 8:39 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > ACTUALLY, I just read an article yesterday... don't remember where, that said

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

ACTUALLY, I just read an article yesterday... don't remember where, that said exactly that that they are noticing the poll reversal beginning, or beginning to begin  something like that...  __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/20 19:15, Bill Johnson wrote:

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le. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > > https://wrj-tech.com/ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of kevinr > Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 9:57 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report &

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To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening,    I turned on the rig and found 20 meters filled with a roaring, windy sound.  Just a little QSB, on 40 meters it would be worse. The sun has thrown something at the earth.  Enough of it to cause impressive aurora.  One

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    I turned on the rig and found 20 meters filled with a roaring, windy sound.  Just a little QSB, on 40 meters it would be worse. The sun has thrown something at the earth.  Enough of it to cause impressive aurora.  One tiny sunspot can't be this strong; unless those of cycle

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was loud.  Filled both with noise and signals. However, some of the noise was S6 while the signals were at S7. Ken reported blizzard conditions with 15" of wet snow.  Hopefully his roof will last until the winds die down.  Forty meters was less noisy but the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

You must have all been on Christmas cheer to operate her. On 12/22/2019 6:39 PM, kevinr wrote: On 17050.5 kHz at 2200z: __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Santa will have to search for snow in most parts of the country.  I could get some by Wednesday but it won't last long. Even Ken in Fargo, ND reports mild winter winter weather.  Steve, in Georgia, is having weather much like mine: mild, gray, and very wet.  The river in the

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    I found that my antenna work has not been done in vain.  I was surprised at the cutoff between antennas though.  ND, MI, & IN were stronger on my lower antenna while IA and GA were much better on the higher one.  I will adjust the second antenna and see how that works next

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    On Friday I had a little time to check out the new landscape and re-place the antennas.  One leg of my primary antenna moved in direction but not elevation.  The other antenna had been broken during the logging operation but I did not have time to solder it.  About six feet

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    As I expected QSB was slow and moderate while the bands were quiet.  Forty meters was quite productive.  When I first called CQ I heard a howl for a few seconds and then a few letters at the tail end.  So I worked them and called again.  And again.  And again.  The second net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Or, perhaps, Beethoven… Schindler? James Forsman. K7BIE https://jrquark.smugmug.com/HamRadio On Nov 24, 2019, at 11:41 PM, kevinr wrote: Good Evening, I could not find an open space to run the twenty meter net. The forty meter net started when the CQWW contest faded away. There was QSB

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    I could not find an open space to run the twenty meter net. The forty meter net started when the CQWW contest faded away. There was QSB on everyone I worked.  Those farther east had slow waves.  KG7V is just across the Columbia River from me (and a little up the coast) had a

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Sorry about spamming the Reflector earlier today.  I found the link to the Barko harvester was getting blocked by my ISP not Elecraft's.  I guess advertising forestry equipment built in Wisconsin doesn't sit well with an ISP in Oregon :)  Tomorrow the beeping recommences at

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    QSB needs to have a metric associated with it.  Today it was slow and covered about 4 S units.  On some ops it was as deep but there was less variation.  The fluctuations were never fast enough to cut up characters so copy was easy enough.  On twenty meters reports were S6 at

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   QSB was more intense this week.  S1 to S7 reports were common. There were also many contesters passing through.  I was able to find open frequencies though and held them, more or less, for each net.  Mostly mild weather with one report of snow.  From what I have read the fires

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    QSB was very slow and not very deep; a little faster on forty meters.  Both bands were quiet, so quiet it wasn't easy to find anyone.    The smoke and fires are creating lots of problems in California.  Hopefully the recent cold front will reach them and slow the winds.  

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands were fairly quiet with little QSB.  It was nice to hear about sunshine when I was sitting in dense fog.  By the way I checked my stereo and found I had heard the CW signal when I was listening to 910 AM.  910 and 1817 kHz are related.  Now to check K7RAT's

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions are holding at less than desirable.  QSB was less which normally means the sun is quiet.  The lack of signal strength enhanced that assessment.  Twenty meters was shorter this week.  Normally California is too close.  But Texas and Nevada on forty meters was a

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Hi Kevin, A fun experiment. You were S3 at peaks with S3 urban noise. All I could pull out was your pattern. Sending my call to match your pattern. Ken, W0CZ, was only copy-able signal with 579 at peaks. Station on this end, K2 at 15W with Ground Plane 19 foot vertical. John KN5L On 9/29/19

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was more surprising than last week.  My first call got no response.  But the second one brought Roy, K6XK.  I called for more but again no response.  I should have known it would be tough.  I started the net on 14050 but had someone ask if the frequency was in

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   I had to move from the announced frequencies slightly to accommodate all of the contesters on both 20 and 40 meters.  Both bands had a lot of noise but the signals were clear.  Only a few stations were effected by QSB.  The sun angle is changing rapidly as summer departs and

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both nets had strong signals with limited QSB.  Some space noise with a little from thunder storms.  Brian checked in to the forty meter net with his KX2 at 10 watts on an AXE antenna.  He was very loud, occasionally I had to turn him down.  I enjoy hearing how all of you are

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were different from last week.  The noise was less and the QSB was almost gone.  All the signals I copied were pretty easy to copy.  The problem was those were the only stations I could hear at all.  There was a hint of a sunspot this week but that was not enough

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 7:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, My ears are still ringing and it has been over an hour since I got done with the second net. At the end I was trying to invent calls out of the noise

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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 7:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report Good Evening, My ears are still ringing and it has been over an hour since I got done with the second net. At the end I was trying

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    My ears are still ringing and it has been over an hour since I got done with the second net.  At the end I was trying to invent calls out of the noise.  A solar stream is hitting the earth right now causing lots of noise and QSB.  A few signals were ESP to S6. Luckily the ESP

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Afternoon,    It got hot this week.  As the temperature rose to the mid 90s the humidity dropped from its summer normal of ~ 50% down to 20%. At the same time the wind rose from 5 mph to 25 mph.  I had never seen the fire danger sign increase by two steps in one day until this week. 

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions lately have not been great.  QSB is constant which is an oxymoron.  The noise level is not very high but neither are the signal levels so it's a wash.  The sun continues its inactivity. I was not able to get to last week's net report so we'll start with that.  

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both nets had medium to deep QSB.  Reports of S3 to S7 were common.  QRN was in a steady hiss with a few crackles of summer storms on 40 meters.  Hopefully our pleading to the ion provider did not go in vain.  We may have to sacrifice a metaphor to propitiate it.   I have a

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening, Conditions were not good, abysmal comes to mind.  However, the day was not a total bust.  Two flocks of warblers are surrounding the flowering shrubs near the house.  The yellow warbler is fairly common, they got on my life list almost ten years ago.  But there was a new one

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was less noisy than forty.  QSB was deeper on the latter too.  Surprisingly everyone on 20 meters reported mild temperatures while on forty meters only two ops reported cooler temperatures.  One was hiding from tourists on a hillside near the Pacific.  The

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Morning,     I spent an hour hiking the property with another set of loggers.  Three times in one week; I am getting my exercise. Today it was wet so we didn't break trail through the vine maple. Following in the elk paths was good enough to let them see the work to be done.  After this

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Roy, K6XK, mentioned not having any earthquakes this week. During my formative years in Wisconsin I had never felt one.  Then in 1972 or '73 the New Madrid fault in Missouri let loose. Instead of working on chemistry problems I was reading Ambrose Bierce in my third floor

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were poor.  QSB was deep.  But the thunderstorm noise was not too bad.  I remember the bottom of the last cycle seemed interminable, this one compares to it.  At least the upward path is steeper than the backside.  Now to start seeing improvement.    The folks

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,   Twenty meters was interesting today.  Signals would appear for a few seconds and then be gone.  But normally they came back again and again.  Reports came in from Alaska to Connecticut, Iowa to California but the closest was from about 16 miles away.  Forest Grove, Oregon sits

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    A few minutes after the second net I started dinner.  Then I walked out onto the deck.  I took a few steps when I heard the crack of a branch.  Deer don't do that.  I turned and saw a round black shape which ran like a bear.  Hmmm... black bear, cool.  Not very big but I

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were poor.  Many thunderstorms left layers of noise.  QSB was ranging over 5 to 6 S units.  The ionosphere seems to be jumping if not active.   On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z: K0DTJ - Brian - CA K4TO - Dave - KY K6XK - Roy - IA K4JPN - Steve - GA   On 7047.5 kHz

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    The difference between propagation on twenty and forty meters was amazing.  Normally one predicts the other but not today. Twenty was pretty good while forty was not.  Both bands had strong QSB.  I gave more than one report of S0 to S6.  There were a few thunderstorms but

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were a little noisy, weak, with moderate QSB.  I was hoping for better.  Weather, on the other hand, was great all over.  I plan to spend the week getting my fingers dirty planting seeds and starts.  The birds keep me company with an occasional hummingbird eyeing

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    QSB plus a roaring background made copy interesting.  But with a few repeats things went fine.  Outdoor activities were discussed with food prominent in some of them.  It was sunny here with enough wind to keep the few biting flies off my scent.  Some insects use infrared

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Both bands had a medium level of QSB; but copy was OK on each of them.  Mostly tales of yard work but Dave was doing antenna work.  He had a much better signal than he did last week.  I had frost last night while Roy had some snow.  I remember skiing in Wisconsin on May 5th

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters was noisy but open to the east.  QSB was deep so repetition was appreciated.  Forty meters was also noisy but QSB was deeper, cutting out whole words.  It was fun digging out all of you.  I did have one problem.  I thought I was copying noise. The signal was so

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Propagation was better this week.  Plenty of noise and QSB but at least signals were present.  S0 to S5 with decent copy.  I did not hear any thunderstorms.  Cool weather reports for the most part.  Lots of yard work and clean up.  Antenna projects will get pushed off for a

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,     I have not been skunked in many years.  But, on 40 meters I was met with dead air after each CQ.   On 14049.5 kHz at 2200z: NO8V - John - MI  healing as his weather improves K6XK - Roy - IA   living the good life with cheap parking AB9V - Mike - IN  enjoying fewer bugs

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    QRM got out of hand on the second net.  I just cannot compete with those running power.  But, it is not about competition it's about finding out how you all are doing.  The biting flies are just beginning to dominate the landscape so I'm grumpy :)  (later in the year I'll be

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty meters sounded like wind driven snow crossing the prairie.  Hissing with some whistling.  At least I couldn't feel the windchill.  Previous to the net I scanned and scanned and scanned finding only two CW signals between 14000 and 14060 kHz. But I was able to work one

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)

Hi Knut,    No, I found the lyrics applicable to my life; the aria has been running through my head for the last two days.  I have been very busy on a project with lots of long sleepless nights. Eighteen months so far and at least one more to go.  But when this is done life will dawn and I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)

Not only that. but I have played the music to Nessun dorma! 73, Dave, K4TO On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 3:56 PM ab2tc wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the > "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any > message

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)

Hi Kevin, I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any message sign off with the lyrics to one of Puccini's most famous tenor arias. Is there is a connection to the subject line here or is this

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Afternoon,   Things got very busy for me so this moldered in my files for a few days.  However, Sunday's propagation was not special nor good.  Very weak signals, deepish QSB, and a steady, windy sound. Even on forty meters the normal crowd was thinned.  Hopefully the sun will be more

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