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Thursday, April 30th, was a great net on 75m. Conditions were very favorable with nice low levels of noise. Those checking in included:

N4PD, KE4S, KG4UPR/m Delaware, W5ODJ, K8SYH, K9JRK (Joe of Columbus OH), KJ4VTH, and K3WD

Discussion about favorable conditions and upcoming operating events this weekend, i.e. 4 QSO party type events and a 10-10 contest on CW. Also updates on N4PD’s tower as well as progress being made by KE4S in getting his Steppir back on his tower and fully functional.

The 75m session closed near 8:30 pm and the 10m session ended at 8:40 PM.

W5ODJ and N4PD checked in on 28.405

K0ZR, Jeff, NCS for this week

This is being shared for Chris KT9N. Just a reminder that he is coordinating these lunch get togethers and they are set as reoccurring events using the original link.

Monday Zoom Luncheon Meeting from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on April 13, 2020

We had eight people check into the Monday Zoom Luncheon meeting:

KD4BK Barry Bennecoff
KD4HAX Joe Klein
KE4S Dave Putman
KG4UPR Bryan Stephens
KJ4VTH Bill Robbins
KT9N Chris Fristad
N4PDY Mike White
N0JSD John Dykstra

During the meeting we discussed a variety of topics from what kind of equipment we had in our shacks to logging packages and Dave, KE4S, did a screen share so that we could see the various modules of the DXLab Suite. A number of individuals, including Dave, use N1MM+ for logging but it was recognized that
it was a “contesting” package. For everyday logging I think everyone was impressed with the DX Keeper module of the DXLab Suite. During the meeting there were a number of Tornado warnings for our area and most seemed to be keeping an eye on what was happening with the weather radar.

A number of the attendees stated they were looking forward to next week.

Please check your e-mail for an updated meeting link for our upcoming club meeting.

We have made some changes to address members concerns over security.

All info should be addressed in the email but should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Hope to see you then.

Doug – K4AIU

Easter Sunday Edition….

Topics tonight included Astron power supply upgrades, 10W mobile operation, Hatteras Island observations, and server dev ops supporting the JITSI open source videoconferencing tool (a more secure tool than zoom).

Announcements included an upcoming virtual club meeting next Saturday and a virtual Monday lunch meeting and the potential for a squall line weather event in the area early Monday morning. The net started at 8:30pm and closed around 8:50pm. Thanks for everyone who participated tonight.

Check-ins Tonight:
K3WD Bill
K2BFY Henry
N4PDY Mike
K4AIU Doug
KQ4CI Evan
KD4NYX Wendy
KD4HAX Joe
AB3KC Collins (NC)

Happy Easter and Stay Safe and 73!
🙂

Hi All,

There has been a lot of concern regarding the use of virtual meeting sites and their vulnerability. I am discussing the best course of action with the club’s IT Committee and look forward to their recommendations. I realize that everyone has their personal opinion on the best application. We will do our best to find a platform that meets security concerns and ALSO provides a simple and friendly means for ALL members who wish participate.

Please be patient this week and continue to check your e-mail for updated meeting information as we continue to evaluate the best means for the club.

Have a great night,

Doug

Good Evening All,

Chris KT9N had the wonderful idea of coordinating a virtual lunch get together on Mondays from 1130 to 1300. Due to the current inability to meet in person this will be an excellent opportunity meet and converse with friends. Participants are encouraged to bring along a question or topic to discuss but this is not mandatory and also feel free to just come by and say hi.

Please check your e-mail for the details and password set up by Chris and forwarded by me.

Thanks,

Doug