Really cold this morning. I had +5 but it looks to be warming up a bit for the weekend, all the way up to freezing :o)

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72 WA�ITP
I love this radio stuff.
Back to the bench, Winter's too valuable to waste.
www.wa0itp.com
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Band was really long, I could hear faint signals on early net also here in NC. 

You're getting two valuable things:

1. Experience
2. Kindling

73
Bill
KV6Z

I got my O patrol built a while back. I intend on building a dovetailed box for it IF COULD figure out my dovetail jig…… dang I have messed up 8 ft of 1x3 so far and only have two suitable joints. My hand cut dovetails looked even worse….. Back to the shop as soon as it warms up a little. The expected low for tonight is 10 degrees…..
BRRRRRR freezing in Kansas
N0NBD

Good turnout for the late net tonite. Jim, KC0DD, was a great help in
catching some relaying stations on this one - think the band had
definately "gone long" at this point!

KC0DD - Jim - Drakesville, IA
KA0NCR - Arnie - Fremont, NE
W8BVI - Glenn - Cedarville, OH (relay via KC0DD)
N2UHC - Tom - St. Paul, KS (relay via KC0DD)

Not surprised I couldn't hear Tom - he's only about 30-40 miles away
from me as the crow flies.

I think signals were a little weaker here on the late net tonite, so
the early one might be better for signal strengths. Definately also
think having people relaying is a good thing - maybe even have someone
else try calling for checkins too. I'll keep doing the early and late
nets for a few more weeks and see how it goes.

Jeremy, NQ0M
in Beautiful Downtown Iola, KS

Here are the results from the early (6:30pm) sideband net. Signals
were a lot better for me tonite - still have the S9 hash that I always
have here, but I was hearing people pretty clearly on this one!

KC0DD - Jim - Drakesville, IA
KA0NCR - Arnie - Fremont, NE
N0TGR - Dick - Augusta, KS

Arnie also indicated that my new "wahr" is doing a lot better. I
started off with my 920 set at around 30W at the start of the net, and
bunped it up to 100W at the very end. Thanks also to Arnie for the
relay help with Dick's checkin!

Jeremy, NQ0M
In Beautiful Downtown Iola, KS

Myron,
Do you think the baluns would be safe at 100 watts?
Darryl, KK5IB

I have found a pair of miniature baluns, PB 6 an PB 7.5 from Palomar Engineers. They measure 3/4" by 3/4" by 1 1/2" and weigh 1 1/2 oz, and are rated at 350 watts, waterproof and potted, with stainless steel hardware. I use banana plugs for my balanced wires. (Wouldn't use then at that wattage, but 100 watts maybe, QRP for sure.)
Darryl, KK5IB

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NAQCC #35

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Sri I missed you Johnny,  Been working on a project, man it feels good to build again.

Ge all 

Anyone on the air????

calling CQ at 7.122

72

Johnny AC0BQ

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72

JOHNNY AC0BQ  ..

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I love this radio stuff.
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