The described open-wire feedlines seem fit only for light duty and probably indoor use. Years ago I measured a 10-foot length of windowpane, so called "open-wire" line, and found it to be 58 percent

It also helps to twist the window line. WQ8S/Mark

FOF2 was 2.2Mhz at Alpina MI.

What a read ! I too use magnet wire but (18ga) in fear of breaking from birds and wind but will give 26ga a go now that the tree is gone. I have 100ft of 450 ladder that I may try also using foam

Paul (WA9PWP) and I had a QSO about 15 minute before net time, but then I heard nothing at net time except a few scattered dits. 72, Chas - NK8O

another great net thanks to all who participated and those who just listened WG5F ED WW9H JIM K7EK GARRY KB4QNR BOBBY K0WDO WILL N0MII JEFF AA5TN GORDY KB0UOA STEVE KC0IJH JEFF KC0NCK

great link thanks Jeff

GE all, Tonight's topic on the 4SQRP DMR net was transmission lines, and it made me think of a tab I've had open in my browser for a long long time. It's an entertaining read: Buried within the nice

Thanks for trying John. Glad you could check into the net. QSB has been an issue lately. See you next week. 73 Bill KV6Z

Thanks ron -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

The On-Air Activities page has been changed. 72 - Ron - AG1P 4SQRP Volunteer Moderator 4SQRP Volunteer Webmaster

No trace of the 40 meter net here. So I went down and worked NK8O at 3564 kHz at 0210z. Paul Goemans WA9PWP Stoughton, WI

Bill, It took a good 15 minutes before I could get enough of your preamble to consider a reply worth a try. After we made contact your signal came booming in for a minute or so then faded. Thanks for

Hello Bill and the Group 80 meters is smelling a little skunk here tonight. Call cq now at 3.564 73 Johnny AC0BQ -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

Thanks Jeff I will see I can get Ron to fix the times. 73 Johnny -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

Slim Pickins tonight. AB4QL Barry AL KK4ITX John FL 73 Bill KV6Z

Just noticed the 4SQRP web page for “On Air Activities” has different start times listed for the 40M net. Suggest the web page be modified to agree with the reminder email :-) Jeff N0̸MII --

Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 9 January 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm (GMT-06:00) America/Chicago Where: 40 and 80 Meters Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm central

Ron, I received a PayPal receipt from Tom this morning for Terry. I shipped a Hilltopper20 to Terry this morning. Thank you Jim Pruitt WA7DUY

GA Terry, Which kit did you order? Which email address did you send your inquiry? 72, 73 - Ron - AG1P 4SQRP Volunteer Moderator 4SQRP Volunteer Webmaster