Fourteenth Net

Check-ins 1-17-11
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
WA4BYK, Terry, Plant City
KI4ZMV, Bill, Lakeland
WD5CNC, Cecil, Arkansas

The net met earlier this evening at 6 PM rather than the usual 9 o'clock time to determine if noise would be less and propagation better at this time than later in the evening. QRM was high at our primary, and only bearable at the secondary. The good news is that we had a surprise visit from Cecil, WD5CNC who hails from Arkansas.

Gary will monitor the band this week to determine if there is a better day for the net in terms of both noise and traffic. Please feel free to join him in this and make suggestions directly to him at KS4JI@yahoo.com.

Thirteenth Net

Check-ins 1-17-11
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
WA4BYK, Terry, Plant City
KI4ZMV, Bill, Lakeland

Twelfth Net

Check-ins 1-17-11
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
WA4BYK, Terry, Plant City
KI4ZMV, Bill, Lakeland

Highlights:

Terry is looking for someone with aluminum arc welding experience. He is working on an antenna project, and would like to discuss his project with a knowledgeable person. In addition to amateur radio, Terry's farm keeps him busy. Never a dull day down on the farm. Hi hi.

Bill investigated two techniques for measuring transmitter output power last week. With some help from his friends, he now thinks he understands both the electronics and math.

Gary is back from his camping trip. He had a good time. Being a retired, but part time pastor, keeps him pretty busy. In addition to amateur radio, Gary also participates in MARS, and has just updated to new software.

Eleventh Net

Check-ins 1-9-11
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
WA4BYK, Terry, Plant City
KI4ZMV, Bill, Lakeland

Tenth Net

Check-ins 1-2-11
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
KI4ZMV, Bill, Lakeland
KG4BAS, Ren, Lakeland (monitor only)

Ninth Net

Check-ins 12-26-10
Net Control KS4JI, Gary Lakeland
WA4BYK, Terry, Plant City