40 meters anyone,

[W5IEI]

if I can get away from this damn rig long enough?

7.230 +/-
8:00 Central.
Mike

[ad4mg]

if I can get away from this damn rig long enough?

7.230 +/-
8:00 Central.
Mike

Absolutely! I'll pull taught the support ropes on the dipole and get that extra 5' of elevation. Watching the storm off the coast of the Carolinas ... and hoping the static crashes won't be so awful bad.

Looking forward to it!

Ryan and I actually did a CW QSO recently. Imagine that! I heard you're a CW guy yourself! We have to give it a go with the paddles sometime. I can do almost 3 wpm now ... :shock:

[N2RJ]

Sure no problem!

I've got my vertical with about 20 radials for 40m. I'll be adding more until I run out of holes on the radial plate!

[N3ATS]

I can be there.

[KU4MY]

I hear a large station in Slidell (sp), LA who I think wishes he was on 7.228.5, but isn't.

[KU4MY]

Oooops, I calculated my time wrong, I am about an hour late! :lol:

[ad4mg]

It's pretty busy in the neighborhood of 7230, and I was also listening to the LA station on 7228.6 .

Right now, 7235 is quiet, as is 7238. Static not too bad, not as bad as I thought it would be.

If anyone wants to call, I'm sitting on 7235 listening, while I try to reassemble a deskjet printer (HP) that I just put a drive belt in. What a PITA.

Luke

[N3ATS]

8 central is 9 eastern. Band is crowded.

[KU4MY]

Listening on 7.235, but, the band seems quite long. I hear Ryan there now.

[ad4mg]

Listening on 7.235, but, the band seems quite long. I hear Ryan there now.

Hearing you S5, but Ryan is very light. I called him the same time you did, but he did not hear me!

[N2RJ]

YEah, the band is too long between us apparently!

[ad4mg]

Bah! I'm stuck in the middle ... Tom's now S1, Ryan in the noise, and I can just make Steve out.

Sux to be in Richmond. :cry:

I'm gonna hang out, will probably hear Mike well, since the band is so long. The Louisiana station I was listening to was very loud.

[N3ATS]

Don't feel bad. The only one I can hear well is UMY.

[ad4mg]

Rough night on 40 for me ... I can barely hear anyone. Mike is very light, and doesn't hear me.

I hear Mike signing, so I'm heading in too ... catch everyone later!

73

[N3ATS]

Mike was coming in good. I will hang out for a bit.

[N3ATS]

I am getting killed by a station on 7233 now. :cry:

[N2RJ]

Well I'm gonna call it quits for tonight. This aint gonna work.

Mike was 59, but had to go QRT because of the lightning storm.

The good news is that my STeppIR MonstIR is coming in on Friday so I should be much louder when I put it up in a couple weeks.

Maybe we can also try 75m one night.

[W5IEI]

Ryan,
You and Steve were 5/9,only trouble is storms were 5/9+20.
What I did hear,you guys sound F/B on SSB.
Mike

[KU4MY]

Sux to be in Richmond. :cry:

No it doesn't and you know it! :lol:

Now the bleedin' lift music has kicked in...... sods! Oh well, I will follow you lads around where ever you decide to go.

[KU4MY]

Oi Mike! Sorry I missed you in there! I had to find something to take to open my ears up..... I have a nice new dipole you need to hear! ;)

[n4aud]

Where?

[KU4MY]

Audie, I am on 40m, willing to go anywhere. I am listening to elevator music on 7.235.

[n4aud]

Tom, 7245?

[KU4MY]

Sorry buddy, nothing heard. I guess we are too close.

[KU4MY]

I have not been on 60 and 80m yet tonight, but I am afraid 40m is a bit long for Audie and I.

[N2RJ]

we're looking for a clear frequency... audie, found one yet?

[n4aud]

we're looking for a clear frequency... audie, found one yet?

7279 seemed clear to me, but Tom and I aren't going to be able to do 40 :cry:

[N2RJ]

We're on 7279

[n4aud]

I'll be off the air for a moment while I change rigs. I have to tune the other (tubes).

[KU4MY]

There are some wide open spaces in the Extra portion of 80m...... I am on 3.636 right now.

[N2RJ]

I can hear audie loud and clear, but not tom...

[N2RJ]

audie's calling, Tom.

[N2RJ]

Good QSO guys... It was just Tom, myself and Audie, but it was an enjoyable chat.

[KU4MY]

Great to work you again Ryan, wow, multiple times in one day after no success for a long time indeed. Absolutely a pleasure to finally get to work you Audie, funny how less than 4MHz shift brought you from zilch to peaks at 60 over S9. Like I said guys, I will be hanging around 3.915 in the evenings after the SC SSB Net, right around 00:00Z and can still be found on 60m channel 4 in the mornings around 12 to 13:00Z. Thanks again and I will be looking forward to doing it again very soon. ;)

[N2RJ]

The pleasure was mine, Tom.

Also, don't think of it as a 4MHz shift, think of it as a 40m wave lengthening... :lol:

[n4aud]

Guys, that was great! Enjoyed talking to Ryan again, and getting to work Tom for the first time. I just wish it could have gone on longer. You guys both had excellent signals on 80m, but Tom and I just couldn't get it done on 40m, probably just too close.

I'm up for another as my schedule permits, but I do keep some strange hours. Thanks for the QSO, guys!

[W4KLB]

:( ku4my,n2rj,ad4mg?,w5iei?,wa4sjs, could listen but not talk hi hi :lol:

7 3

[ad4mg]

:( ku4my,n2rj,ad4mg?,w5iei?,wa4sjs, could listen but not talk hi hi :lol:

7 3

Yeah, I got skunked. Heard you calling Ryan on 7235. Light copy on you, also.

I thought my antenna was messed up, but a quick check with a buddy on 75 meters put that to rest. 40 meters was just long, and I was in the middle of everyone. Luck of the draw!

SFI was poor as well, which will affect 40 meters to some degree. I think the solar flux right at my sunset was like 69.

I'm not discouraged ... band conditions will improve. One day, we'll have 15-20 of us on frequency, all enjoying armchair copy!

73,
Luke

[N2RJ]

Plus my antenna situation will be much improved for 40-6 come two weeks from now.

[KU4MY]

:( ku4my,n2rj,ad4mg?,w5iei?,wa4sjs, could listen but not talk hi hi :lol:

7 3

Hey Kery, I guess that was pretty rude to just pop off to the bottom of 80m like that, but I was looking for a quiet spot where the three of us could head to right quick like. I will be on 3.915 for and as well as after the SC SSB net this evening, so jump in if you want after the net. I'll be there as long as the girls don't make some dinner plans in Greenville again or something. :roll:

[w2amr]

I am going to be listening around 7230 + or - QRM tomorrow night at Zero hours UTC. QR Zulu mister Sulu.

[KU4MY]

Where are ya now George.... I am still on 3.915 listening to the OF's.

[N2RJ]

I heard everyone, but didn't jump in... I was mobile and the QRM was awful.

[W7XF]

Im on 7235 now. Lets give it a shot

K7KWH

[w2amr]

Where are ya now George.... I am still on 3.915 listening to the OF's.
I'm in front of the computer , I just got up. :D

[w2amr]

Im on 7235 now. Lets give it a shot

K7KWH
I'll be on 40 tonight.

[w2amr]

Im on 7235 now. Lets give it a shot

K7KWH
I'll be on 40 tonight.
I called and called, nobody around.

[N1LAF]

I hear a VE2 station on 7.233

7.238 is open and clear

[ad4mg]

George - was calling you on 7230 ... where are you now? I bet 75 meters will be better, but you guys name a freq

[N1LAF]

CQ CQ CQ 7.238

[KU4MY]

Listening to a few weak sigs and a lot of buckshot on 7.238 right now.

I think I may head back to 3.915 for a bit.....

[ad4mg]

Listening to a few weak sigs and a lot of buckshot on 7.238 right now.

I think I may head back to 3.915 for a bit.....

Isn't that strange ... Sunday night was horrible for me, and tonight Paul was armchair copy. We had an extremely pleasant 30-40 minute chat.

As winter approaches, the lower bands will settle down a bit, and this should get a little easier.

Enjoyed the chat, Paul!

[kc4umo]

I will be on 7.042 wednesday around noon.
If someones wants to play.....

[N2RJ]

Hmm. All this action and I was MIA.

Actually I was having dinner and doing some household chores.

So is anyone anywhere listening?

[N2RJ]

I'll be listening 7253 if anyone is interested.

[w2amr]

Listening to a few weak sigs and a lot of buckshot on 7.238 right now.

I think I may head back to 3.915 for a bit.....
Is that where you normally hang out Tom?

[w2amr]

40 was pretty crappy last night, I'll try it again tonight. I will start calling on or about 7230 @ Zero hours UTC.

[w2amr]

Listening to a few weak sigs and a lot of buckshot on 7.238 right now.

I think I may head back to 3.915 for a bit.....
There was a DX pile up around 7228. Splatter, buckshot. Jesus these guys are wide.

[KU4MY]

Listening to a few weak sigs and a lot of buckshot on 7.238 right now.

I think I may head back to 3.915 for a bit.....
Is that where you normally hang out Tom?

Normally in the mornings I can be found on 5.371.5, it was suggested that as the SC SSB Net is on 3.915, it might make sense to linger around on there after the net (about 00:30z or so), so yes, I will make an effort to hang out there. If the grayfaces get long winded, it can be a bit unnerving, but usually they are tolerable and fun to chat with too. Tonight and tomorrow night I will be at the salt mine though, but will be back on HF Friday evening.

[N2RJ]

I got your card today, Tom. Thanks. Mine will be going out tomorrow.

[KU4MY]

I got your card today, Tom. Thanks. Mine will be going out tomorrow.

Cool and thanks. ;)

[n4aud]

Got cards from Tom and Ryan, mine are going out tomorrow. Tom, my son really likes your QSL card.

BTW the little community I live in is called Glamorgan. It was a coal camp owned by a Welsh immigrant, named for his hometown.

[N2RJ]

where are ya AMR?

[KU4MY]

Got cards from Tom and Ryan, mine are going out tomorrow. Tom, my son really likes your QSL card.

BTW the little community I live in is called Glamorgan. It was a coal camp owned by a Welsh immigrant, named for his hometown.

Ahhh yes, Morgannwg as my Dad called it. I think we actually moved to Virginny because of your disproportionate amount of Welshies there, truth be known. He was from Brecon and the Brecon Beacons are likely the single spot in the UK that compares to the beauty of where you live. There’s plenty of Welshies around these parts too, mainly via Pennsyltucky after they found out there is life beyond the mines. Here’s a linky to Dad’s hood, I think you might agree it’s not too shabby looking of a spot. http://www.breconbeacons.org/

[w2amr]

where are ya AMR?
40 seemed crappy again last night. I was listening on 7230 @7PM /Zero UTC. Heard nothing. I went over to 75 and chatted with a guy in NYC for a while. I'll give a listen again tonight on 7230 @ 8PM.

[n4aud]

Got cards from Tom and Ryan, mine are going out tomorrow. Tom, my son really likes your QSL card.

BTW the little community I live in is called Glamorgan. It was a coal camp owned by a Welsh immigrant, named for his hometown.

Ahhh yes, Morgannwg as my Dad called it. I think we actually moved to Virginny because of your disproportionate amount of Welshies there, truth be known. He was from Brecon and the Brecon Beacons are likely the single spot in the UK that compares to the beauty of where you live. There’s plenty of Welshies around these parts too, mainly via Pennsyltucky after they found out there is life beyond the mines. Here’s a linky to Dad’s hood, I think you might agree it’s not too shabby looking of a spot. http://www.breconbeacons.org/

LOL! That scenery looks awfully familiar for a place I've never been.

[N2RJ]

where are ya AMR?
40 seemed crappy again last night. I was listening on 7230 @7PM /Zero UTC. Heard nothing. I went over to 75 and chatted with a guy in NYC for a while. I'll give a listen again tonight on 7230 @ 8PM.

Really? 40 was just packed here last night. Around 0000 I heard two guys from southern states (NC and FL) talking.

[KU4MY]

Got cards from Tom and Ryan, mine are going out tomorrow. Tom, my son really likes your QSL card.

BTW the little community I live in is called Glamorgan. It was a coal camp owned by a Welsh immigrant, named for his hometown.

Ahhh yes, Morgannwg as my Dad called it. I think we actually moved to Virginny because of your disproportionate amount of Welshies there, truth be known. He was from Brecon and the Brecon Beacons are likely the single spot in the UK that compares to the beauty of where you live. There’s plenty of Welshies around these parts too, mainly via Pennsyltucky after they found out there is life beyond the mines. Here’s a linky to Dad’s hood, I think you might agree it’s not too shabby looking of a spot. http://www.breconbeacons.org/

LOL! That scenery looks awfully familiar for a place I've never been.

I knew you would say that. Funny how when we would travel half way around the world (which today’s equivalent might be traveling to Mars) to be bold, brave, in search of adventure and opportunity, as soon as we find a place that reminds us of ‘home’, we say, “Hey, this looks like a nice spot, I think I will stay here and name it after ‘X’.” Somehow, I get the feeling that when we find out the secret to interstellar travel and make it to the end of the universe, if there’s not a Circle K or a 7 – 11 there where we can get a cherry or Coke Slushi, we’ll be disappointed. Man I really need to retire my old copy of Douglas Adams ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’ to the back of the book shelf, it’s going to ruin me. ;)

[W3ZR]

Sitting on channah fo.... ( Fitty tree seben wun daht fife...).

[KU4MY]

Lucky ho! :cry:

[N2RJ]

All I have is my doublet tonite. I ran over the coax for my vertical with the mower.

I had just sharpened the blade, too. As a result, that piece of coax is history.

I have a length of LDF2 Andrew Heliax to use for the vertical, but I am waiting on some N to PL259 adapters in the mail.

[W3ZR]

I ran over the coax for my vertical with the mower.

http://www.k3bm.com/photos/wouff-hong.jpg

[N2RJ]

That coax was a lossy piece of junk anyway. ONly reason I held on to it was because I was planning to make braid out of it for grounding purposes.

[N1LAF]

CQ CQ CQ 40 (7.223 to 7.237) between 6:45 and 7:10 pm and 9:00 to 10 pm tonight for mobile communications

[KU4MY]

Ummmmm, no...... not until the thunderstorms and tornadoes calm down a bit anyway. Oh and BTW, first real rain in over 2 months kids and we are making up for lost time, last estimate at Anderson Municipal Airport, rainfall in excess of 3 inches per hour.

[N2RJ]

No good antenna here, OM (or at least, no coax for it!)

However, I gotta pick up my mom from EWR, so I might be able to get you guys mobile.