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Re: CQ 20m
Charles W. Powell
Of course! And as for the bands being dead, I did great with the QSO party, but even still 61 QSOs in 3 days is pretty good for abysmal band conditions.
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Re: QRP newbie question.
right after they go to bed...try 40M. sorry that this didn't help at all. LL/K3ESE
On Mon, May 7, 2018, 10:13 AM Dr Jim Kennedy via Groups.Io <phdad_ccm=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST.
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Re: CQ 20m
were the 2X QRP QSOs the most fun...? LL/K3ESE
On Sun, May 6, 2018, 6:34 PM Charles W. Powell via Groups.Io <doctorcwp=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: QRP newbie question.
Curt
20M has been best for QRP operation from my QTH. Have also found that posting on QRPspots.com and/or https://sked.skccgroup.com/ will help draw contacts
I will listen for around that time on 20M. 72, Curt KB5JO
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Re: QRP newbie question.
Charles W. Powell
I would start with 20 meters at that time of the day. But you have to be patient. You’re not going to spin the dial and find a bunch of QSO. If nothing at all is heard, move to 30, then 40 meters. There are times that 40 meters during the day is quite active and others where it is terrible. Unpredictable I think is a fitting description. This past weekend was really good for 20 meters, even though overall conditions were pretty marginal. If you are an SKCC member and interested in contacts, it is worthwhile to follow the SKCC Sked page. At least you know where to look, even if you can’t scare anything up. QRPspots is good too, but doesn’t get the level of activity that I’d like to see on it. I have to admit that I often forget to post when I go out for portable ops.
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I am taking a “new” radio out to try in the field today in just a few minutes (1300 central time). I will post frequencies on QRP spots as I move around. Feel free to give me a call if you can hear me. 72, Chas - NK8O
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Brian Crittendon
I would think 40 would be your best, but you have to catch the sun spots. On MARS we found that 60 meters is the most reliable at lest for the short haul. Mark/AAV5QK/WQ8S
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Re: QRP newbie question.
Paul Smith
Hello Doc, I have been watching bandconditions.com closly for a while. I have found 30 meters is most likely to scare up a SKCC contact in the afternoons and by suppertime 40 seems to be waking up... Ypur mileage may vary de Paul N0NBD
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From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> on behalf of Wayne Dillon <wayne.dillon@...>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 2:19 PM To: main@4sqrp.groups.io Subject: Re: [4SQRP] QRP newbie question. Hi Doc,
This is going to sound like a very unhelpful answer but, the way the bands are at the moment, I would venture to say that any band that's open is the band to use.
However that said I'll pass you on to our NJ ops and see what they have to say. In my personal experience I would start on 20m then go to 30m as 30 exhibits some of the traits of 20 and 40 depending on time of day as well
as prevailing band condx. Sorry I can't be any more specific than that. Someone else with more experience than I of daytime operating in the NE will no doubt give you a much better pointer.
Wayne - NQ0RP
On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Dr Jim Kennedy via Groups.Io
<phdad_ccm@...> wrote:
I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST. QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
God Bless from Wayne Dillon - NQ0RP
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Re: QRP Banner is online
Paul Smith
From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> on behalf of Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 2:53 PM To: 4SQRP@groups.io Subject: Re: [4SQRP] QRP Banner is online Thanks Everyone for the compliments, but in my haste to get the QRP Banner published, I did not give credit to our Ozarkcon staff photographer, Darryl - KK5IB, who did an excellent job of covering all the events and happenings at this 2018 Ozarkcon.
As you attendees noticed, this year's Ocon was pretty busy and do not be surprised if the 2019 version of Ocon gets a bit bigger. Ed - WG5F and myself have already acquired another donating sponsor to the Prize Drawings for next year. This sponsor is very
well known for excellent products. Plus there are already guest speakers and more added event sessions in the making. As new speaker and building sessions get firmed up, the moderators of our Group reflector have provided a hashtag for Ozarkcon and everyone
gets the news at the same time.
72/73,
On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM, Walter - K5EST
<walter.k5est@...> wrote:
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Re: QRP newbie question.
V Zecchinelli <n1vin@...>
Hey Doc, I live in NW VT and have a QRP Labs U3S set up as a WSPR beacon. I usually get 200+ spots a day from anywhere in US to western Europe and Australia. When I travel to NJ for work (North Branch area) I take my beacon with me and run it 24 hours a day. I'm lucky if I get 30 spots a day. Maybe altitude difference between VT and NJ, buildings around hotel, I don't know. 73 de Vince N1VIN
On 5/7/2018 10:13 AM, Dr Jim Kennedy
via Groups.Io wrote:
I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST.
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Ruth A Mumaw
Hello Doc,
On May 7, 2018, at 10:19 AM, Wayne Dillon <wayne.dillon@...> wrote: Hi Doc, This is going to sound like a very unhelpful answer but, the way the bands are at the moment, I would venture to say that any band that's open is the band to use. However that said I'll pass you on to our NJ ops and see what they have to say. In my personal experience I would start on 20m then go to 30m as 30 exhibits some of the traits of 20 and 40 depending on time of day as well as prevailing band condx. Sorry I can't be any more specific than that. Someone else with more experience than I of daytime operating in the NE will no doubt give you a much better pointer. Wayne - NQ0RP On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Dr Jim Kennedy via Groups.Io <phdad_ccm@...> wrote: I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST. QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
God Bless from Wayne Dillon - NQ0RP
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Thanks Everyone for the compliments, but in my haste to get the QRP Banner published, I did not give credit to our Ozarkcon staff photographer, Darryl - KK5IB, who did an excellent job of covering all the events and happenings at this 2018 Ozarkcon. As you attendees noticed, this year's Ocon was pretty busy and do not be surprised if the 2019 version of Ocon gets a bit bigger. Ed - WG5F and myself have already acquired another donating sponsor to the Prize Drawings for next year. This sponsor is very well known for excellent products. Plus there are already guest speakers and more added event sessions in the making. As new speaker and building sessions get firmed up, the moderators of our Group reflector have provided a hashtag for Ozarkcon and everyone gets the news at the same time. 72/73,
On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM, Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...> wrote:
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Re: QRP newbie question.
Wayne Dillon
Hi Doc, This is going to sound like a very unhelpful answer but, the way the bands are at the moment, I would venture to say that any band that's open is the band to use. However that said I'll pass you on to our NJ ops and see what they have to say. In my personal experience I would start on 20m then go to 30m as 30 exhibits some of the traits of 20 and 40 depending on time of day as well as prevailing band condx. Sorry I can't be any more specific than that. Someone else with more experience than I of daytime operating in the NE will no doubt give you a much better pointer. Wayne - NQ0RP
On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Dr Jim Kennedy via Groups.Io <phdad_ccm@...> wrote: I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST. --
QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
God Bless from Wayne Dillon - NQ0RP
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QRP newbie question.
I live in Northern NJ AND usually get time to qrp when waiting for my grandsons to get home from school. Usually from 1 PM EDST TO 3PM EDST.
I do not find 40, 20, or 30 meters very active during this time. Can you QRP experienced guys tell me what bands might be better during these times, and in general what times are best for the hf and vhf bands using QRP in the NE USA? 72/73, K2PHD - DOC
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Re: QRP Banner is online
WA0ITP
Another great Banner, thank you Walter, and also to KK5IB for
the pictures.
I saw Darryl working with his excellent camera.
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72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. Back to the bench, Winter is too valuable to waste. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com On 5/6/2018 11:22 PM, Walter - K5EST
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bobby rolph
I really enjoyed the pix in the Banner Walter! Thank you so much for a look at Ozarkcon! Bobby Kb4qnr.................72
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K8MEG <k8meg@...>
Fond memories! Thanks Walter!
On Monday, May 7, 2018, 12:22:27 AM EDT, Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...> wrote:
GE All, the QRP Banner newsletter for April is loaded with "Memories of OzarkCon 2018.
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Well Done Walter. Thanks 72 Johnny AC0BQ
On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...> wrote:
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Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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W0IIT
Hey Walter,
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You really know how to make a guy that missed this year’s OCon hurt:-) Another great issue of the “Banner”. Well done!! cu es 72, Bart W0IIT
On May 6, 2018, at 11:22 PM, Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...> wrote: GE All, the QRP Banner newsletter for April is loaded with "Memories of OzarkCon 2018.
See........
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Re: QRP Banner is online
Charles W. Powell
Nice.
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