Posted on 03/20/2020 6:17:23 PM PDT by abigkahuna
Hello there fellow freepers! Thining about a net for us Kung Flu shut ins...Maybe 80m or 40m. Evenings might be best for all involved...what say anyone? N6TDG
Are you in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia?
Hmm..Ham radio I might consider getting into that. Does it still have a good following?
Thanks for the post
73s
Yup...here in Six Land. I see that our thread has been released from the mod jail. Thanks Mods!
Anyone have a recommendation for a QRP cw camping transceiver? I am looking....
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=X5105
Check this out and then go to eham.net for reviews...
I am up for it. KK7GB
Well, there we go...then we have to find a band and a general frequency range and determine a time...maybe we have a west coast to say Texas and then an East Coast to again Texas net.. For those of us running 100 watts barefoot, getting beyond Texas might be difficult some nights...
Here in Alabama, my ARES guys and I have been practicing our HF comms. Who knows what Black Swan scenarios this Chinese virus scenario can lead to? We’ve mostly concentrated on WinLink and JS8Call, as these modes get through when SSB and CW just can’t. Mostly on 80 and 40m. 73 all!
now were gonna have three weeks of arguments over modes and bands LOL I’m in W3CF/4
Life is too short for low power :)
Ha! Sorry all, went to bed early last night.
I am thinking 80m at night or 40m at day. Some of us are Generals and others are Extras, so probably want to stay in the General portion of the band. SSB for us no code wonders and Phone because we wanna hear your voice
My license expired years ago but I have a receiver and antenna. Need to repair the receiver and find someone that can do that around here. I believe its some version of the 818CS with SSB and the antenna input jack. I got into HAM because of Art Bell back in the day. Wish it was the hand crank recharging version.
I’m all for it. Stuck working from home for now. I don’t have an 80 meter antenna, so 40 would work for me. KC3OLY, General class so 14.225 or above.
Sounds like a plan....so perhaps 40m for day time...above the general line...
I really need to get my license. Not sure how far I can get out on a 5 watt Baofeng though.
L
Yes to ham radio license. No to working equipment at the moment. But in light of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic ...
*EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2020*
Amateur Radio operators are ordered to strictly observe the Coronavirus mitigation guidelines as they apply to amateur radio operating.
All ham radio operators are encouraged to stay at least 6 feet from the microphone in order to maintain proper separation from others. The distance may be reduced if a mask is put on the microphone.
CW operators should wear appropriate gloves when handling keys. Speakers should be securely covered with .01 micron particulate HEPA filters.
There should be no more than 10 stations on the same frequency at the same time.
Disinfect your knobs, switches, etc before operating ... especially touch screens and PTT. Shoe covers should be worn when using foot switches. Use of hands-free VOX is strongly encouraged although from 6 feet away, it may be necessary to shout.
Disinfect all antenna cables coming into the station.
Only mobile stations and walkie-talkie contacts are permitted where sit-down service has been banned. The 6 ft microphone separation guideline is suspended for these types of operation, but a mask on the microphone is strongly recommended.
Mobile operators are encouraged to remain in their vehicles except to get necessities.
Operators should leave their operating positions only for necessities.
Outdoor antenna work is allowed as long as there is social distancing among all who are present.
Hoarding of batteries, spare tubes, coax, etc. is discouraged and is unfair to others. We are in this together.
New equipment and parts should be ordered online for front porch delivery.
Do not test (tune) your equipment unnecessarily. That is wasteful and inconsiderate. Testing should be reserved for those who actually need it.
Your understanding and cooperation in this matter is mandatory while particularly observing the Effective Date.
Recommended Shortwave channels?
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