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  1. 03-09-2015, 02:38 PM #1
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    How come we don't do more on air contacts than we do?

    Carl and I have had several QSOs on SSB and PSK, and it is very enjoyable. Actually, I like it better than exchanges on here and other internet venues. Don't get me wrong, I really like the exchanges on here, too, but putting a voice to the call is cool. I realize some folks don't have a station ready to go, and some are in process. But, many do have the capability to get on anywhere from QRP to QRO. Hearing the other parties voice, and just letting the conversation morph to where ever it goes is really fun. I know this has been kicked around before, but I would like to talk with as many of the Islanders as possible, or even have a go-to frequency or two for Island use to monitor.

    I only run an older 100 watt rig, and have a couple of QRP rigs, and the antennas are a 6BTV vertical or an OCD with tuners. Nothing fancy, but it works. I think it would be a real hoot if more of us could chat on the air.

    But then, I could be full of shit, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    But then, I could be full of shit, too.
    :v

    I don't have any radio stuff cept for a UHF ht and that is it.
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    I'm busy working and no radio in the truck. I'm going to be home tomorrow thru friday. I'd be willing to give it a shot. I'm not a very well spoken but i think i can grunt out a 73...lol
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    Mostly because I don't live in a place where I can set anything up for HF.

    Spring/summer goal is to fix that.
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    If you want to chat with more than 1 islander at a time, you'd need to find a band that would work for most. 20 &40 are the only 2 that leap to mind as being feasible.

    Having said that, I'm ready to go on any band, preferable SSB. Ball's in your court.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    If you want to chat with more than 1 islander at a time, you'd need to find a band that would work for most. 20 &40 are the only 2 that leap to mind as being feasible.

    Having said that, I'm ready to go on any band, preferable SSB. Ball's in your court.

    I hate when I find other peoples balls in my court.

    I'll have some time in the morning if you want to give it a go. We can work out the time and freq on here prior to......
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    I'll have some time in the morning if you want to give it a go. We can work out the time and freq on here prior to......
    Morning meaning what in UTC? I'm generally up at 12:00 UTC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    Morning meaning what in UTC? I'm generally up at 12:00 UTC.
    Care to give it a go?
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    Care to give it a go?
    Now? I'm guessing 20m? Pick your freq.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    If you want to chat with more than 1 islander at a time, you'd need to find a band that would work for most. 20 &40 are the only 2 that leap to mind as being feasible.

    Having said that, I'm ready to go on any band, preferable SSB. Ball's in your court.
    Missed you last night on 40 meters JT-9; you were calling "CQ DX". I waited for a couple of cycles and then called you but, you were QSY or QRT.

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