A "Just In Case" Radio Club
Thanked Henry K2BFY for taking on LARG 2M Net Manager position. Congrats to KN4ZVM on new license. Recommended EFHW-8010-2K with heavy wire upgrade for unobtrusive HF antenna. 73 Evan KQ4CI
Good Afternoon,
New information regarding the COVID-19 Virus and related closings, cancellations and recommendations has been rapidly evolving. I have also been contacted by several members who where either unable to attend or were concerned over the meeting tomorrow.
With that said, and out of an abundance of caution, I have decided to cancel tomorrows meeting. I do apologize for the late notice and for any inconvenience. Because this decision was reached so let please take a moment to ensure any fellow members that you have regular contact with are aware of the cancellation.
Sorry for the inconvenience but we want to look out for our members.
Respectfully,
Doug K4AIU
Good net was enjoyed by those who checked in Thursday evening. Check ins included:
KE4S
N4CF
K8SYH
K3WD
N1ESD
N4PD
KC3ANS
KD2DKB
Multiple threads of discussion included participation in the just completed ARRL SSB contest last weekend, CWTs of late, and some antenna comments.
Only stations on 10m included myself and N4PD.
Nets concluded at 0040.
NCS for this week, Jeff, K0ZR
80m – 3675 KHz on 05MAR 2020 Open 0100Z
Listening 3822 KHz for General class ops to check-in
QNI:
K3WD Bill +15
K8SYH Bill +15
WoMPM John +20
W5ODJ John +10
KE4S Dave, net control
We discussed our contact efforts with VP8PJ over the past few days. According to their plan, they went QRT as we opened our net.
Closed 0123Z
John W5ODJ called the 10M net on 28.405 MHz with check-in from Chris W4PMP. I was able to join the conversation late, when I figured out a work-around for the poor performance of the G5RV on 10 meters.
Please join us next week at 8:00PM on Thursday. 73 de Dave KE4S
It was great seeing many of your at our January meeting. Please join me in thanking our 2019 Officers for their dedication and hard work!
The club is looking for your help. We have many talented members who bring to the club vast experience and unique skills.
Please consider getting involved in one of the below important roles that we are currently seeking members to become involved in. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to any of the officers.
Youth (STEM) outreach & LARG Public Information Officer
We are also looking for members who may be interested in coordinating these very important events.
• Field Day – Jun 27-28
• Reston Century – late August
• Oktoberfest – Sep 25-26
• Holiday Party – TBD: Dec 5 or 12
Thank you for your consideration and participation in the club.
Doug Coulter, K4AIU
We held the 2 meter net tonight (February 16, 2020). There were 6 check-ins:
Mike let us know there are going to be 11 students in this next Extra class training. He let us know that N1RM is mostly organizing this training and that it has gone very well.
Remember that tomorrow is when we meet at Wegmans for lunch. If you are free you might consider joining us.
Thank so all who took the time to test their radio gear. Everyone have a great week.
A very short net tonight. Check-in from Jeff KoZR with Dave KE4S as ncs. We chatted briefly about the ARRL International DX CW contest starting tomorrow, and our expectations for our antenna systems in the contest, particularly on the low bands. Please join us next week at 8:00PM on 3675 KHz. We will announce a frequency in the General class portion of the band for check-ins there. 73 de Dave KE4S.
Net control tonight was Bill, K8SYH with check-in from Dave KE4S. We discussed the generous rainfall we have been having and its impact on delaying our antenna work. A late check-in from Chris W4PMP completed the net as we closed at 8:21.
I called the net on schedule at 8:00PM with checkins from Chris KT9N and Rick N1RM. Great to have Rick back on after several months. We talked a bit about our visit to Frostfest and Rick talked about the progress on his new tower. Closed the net at 8:25. Join us next week on 3545KHz at 8PM EST. 73 de Dave KE4S
I opened the net on 50.130 MHz at 2000 and closed at 2015. We had two check-ins: W2YE (Dick) and myself. The discussions tonight focused on HF antennas and experiences trying to keep them working properly. Make sure you stop by on Wednesday Nights to make sure your rigs still work on 6 meters and say “Hello!”
73’s,
Chris, W4PMP