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Re: First Nagging Email
Hi Dave.? I was going "great guns" on 20 CW between 11 PM and midnight and it appears my Orion rotator lost its cal. Apparently due to the storm that went through. I don't want to twist cables off so will have to wait until daylight to see what the status is on antenna orientation and where the cables are, then proceed accordingly. Thought for you.? I think it would be interesting to have a "Summary page" where people could put down the number of QSOs they had amassed and at what day and time. In this way we could see how our fellow K2Bers are doing. Jeff, K0ZR On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 10:43?AM David Wright <dwright@...> wrote: K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? --
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Jim Morgan
开云体育Hello all, I'm a neophyte when it comes to contesting (FD is about it) but want to jump in and help with 13 colonies. Spent some time this afternoon seeing how things run (exchange style, etc.) and collected a few contacts by the way:
The thunder is booming here right now, and I have seen others report the same.? I guess that will be a regular occupational hazard since our contest runs in July! If things settle down, I may throw my hat in tonight on 80 or 40, otherwise I'll look for an empty slot to fill tomorrow and plunge in.? Will fill in the spreadsheet if/when I take a slot. 73, Jim W4QE Bedford County, just outside of Lynchburg |
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40 meters....
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I will try to fix 40 tomorrow.....sorry it shut down. I may try to pick up some of the slack tomorrow.
nx3A
Carl
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Re: First Nagging Email
开云体育I think I'll try 80 tonight, hopefully I won't break it this year.
carole kg4dtm
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David Wright <dwright@...>
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 6:32:44 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ?
Thanks Frank. Just in case there is any doubt, there is no good reason to operate when T storms approach. Wise on your part. ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of KN4DUF via groups.io ? Did a few extra hours of FT8/4 while watching the Tour de France.
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Re: First Nagging Email
开云体育Thanks Frank. Just in case there is any doubt, there is no good reason to operate when T storms approach. Wise on your part. ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of KN4DUF via groups.io
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 3:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ? Did a few extra hours of FT8/4 while watching the Tour de France.
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Re: Any non-zero number!
开云体育Thanks Kay! ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Kay N3KN via groups.io
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 4:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [K2B-13Colonies2023] Any non-zero number! ? I got home from the dentist in time to do some FT4 on 20 starting a little after 2 and then did an hour on 20 FT8 from 3 to 4. Not a huge amount of business -- 54 contacts total, but any non-zero number is good. ? Last night I had to bag it on 40 meters FT8 after about 20 minutes and 40 QSOs into the 9 PM slot because of thunderstorms. ? Weather permitting, I'll do some 40 FT8 this evening. 73 Kay N3KN ? |
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开云体育Carl, you were fantastic! Unfortunately, when you left, you took 40 meters with you.? :-/ Carol KG4DTM did that with 80 meters a couple years ago…. broke the whole band, right, Carol? ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Carl Dennis via groups.io
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 5:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ? Hello all, ? First time operating K2B. Yesterday on 40 ssb I had 180 QSO's for my 2 hours. I saw the emails about some gaps today, so I got on about 20 minutes early and worked 185 ssb on 40 today. I will look at the schedule (I hope they keep it up to date) and if I have time I will work a little extra tomorrow. i am really enjoying this and appreciate being invited to operate.? ? 73's NX3A Carl M. Dennis, PhD 2224 Graveltown Road Quicksburg, VA. 22847 From:
[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David Wright <dwright@...> ? Thanks Bill, yeah 40 was pretty slow. Not worth wasting time when the band sucks… ? ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Bill Daniels via groups.io ? ? David, ? I looked at the signup sheet and was confused by the entrees and question mark.? I quess that I entered my call on a blank line.? Unfortunately, I missed the slots because I didn't enter it on my handwritten list.? I did work 40 m SSB from 11 to 12 today.? The pace was slow.? I don't know it I will sign up for an afternoon slot.? Things are real quite in the afternoon. ? 73, Bill de K3WD ? On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:26:27 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote: ? ? K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? |
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Re: First Nagging Email
开云体育All, I’m QRT on 20m FT-8 due to T-storms in area ... I’ll pick up after the storms ? Mike, WA8AHZ ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Carl Dennis
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 5:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ? Hello all, ? First time operating K2B. Yesterday on 40 ssb I had 180 QSO's for my 2 hours. I saw the emails about some gaps today, so I got on about 20 minutes early and worked 185 ssb on 40 today. I will look at the schedule (I hope they keep it up to date) and if I have time I will work a little extra tomorrow. i am really enjoying this and appreciate being invited to operate.? ? 73's NX3A Carl M. Dennis, PhD 2224 Graveltown Road Quicksburg, VA. 22847 From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David Wright <dwright@...> ? Thanks Bill, yeah 40 was pretty slow. Not worth wasting time when the band sucks… ? ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bill Daniels via groups.io ? ? David, ? I looked at the signup sheet and was confused by the entrees and question mark.? I quess that I entered my call on a blank line.? Unfortunately, I missed the slots because I didn't enter it on my handwritten list.? I did work 40 m SSB from 11 to 12 today.? The pace was slow.? I don't know it I will sign up for an afternoon slot.? Things are real quite in the afternoon. ? 73, Bill de K3WD ? On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:26:27 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote: ? ? K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? |
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Re: First Nagging Email
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Hello all,
First time operating K2B. Yesterday on 40 ssb I had 180 QSO's for my 2 hours. I saw the emails about some gaps today, so I got on about 20 minutes early and worked 185 ssb on 40 today. I will look at the schedule (I hope they keep it up to date) and if I have
time I will work a little extra tomorrow. i am really enjoying this and appreciate being invited to operate.?
73's
NX3A
Carl M. Dennis, PhD
2224 Graveltown Road
Quicksburg, VA. 22847
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David Wright <dwright@...>
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 3:14 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ?
Thanks Bill, yeah 40 was pretty slow. Not worth wasting time when the band sucks… ? ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Bill Daniels via groups.io ? ? David, ? I looked at the signup sheet and was confused by the entrees and question mark.? I quess that I entered my call on a blank line.? Unfortunately, I missed the slots because I didn't enter it on my handwritten list.? I did work 40 m SSB from 11 to 12 today.? The pace was slow.? I don't know it I will sign up for an afternoon slot.? Things are real quite in the afternoon. ? 73, Bill de K3WD ? On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:26:27 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote: ? ? K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? |
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Any non-zero number!
I got home from the dentist in time to do some FT4 on 20 starting a little after 2 and then did an hour on 20 FT8 from 3 to 4. Not a huge amount of business -- 54 contacts total, but any non-zero number is good. Last night I had to bag it on 40 meters FT8 after about 20 minutes and 40 QSOs into the 9 PM slot because of thunderstorms. Weather permitting, I'll do some 40 FT8 this evening. 73 Kay N3KN |
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Re: First Nagging Email
开云体育Thanks Bill, yeah 40 was pretty slow. Not worth wasting time when the band sucks… ? ? David, K2WPM K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Bill Daniels via groups.io
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 12:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email ? ? David, ? I looked at the signup sheet and was confused by the entrees and question mark.? I quess that I entered my call on a blank line.? Unfortunately, I missed the slots because I didn't enter it on my handwritten list.? I did work 40 m SSB from 11 to 12 today.? The pace was slow.? I don't know it I will sign up for an afternoon slot.? Things are real quite in the afternoon. ? 73, Bill de K3WD ? On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:26:27 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote: ? ? K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? |
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On Jul 3, 2023, at 12:18 PM, Bill Daniels via groups.io <wwdaniels@...> wrote:
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Re: First Nagging Email
David, I looked at the signup sheet and was confused by the entrees and question mark.? I quess that I entered my call on a blank line.? Unfortunately, I missed the slots because I didn't enter it on my handwritten list.? I did work 40 m SSB from 11 to 12 today.? The pace was slow.? I don't know it I will sign up for an afternoon slot.? Things are real quite in the afternoon. 73, Bill de K3WD
On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:26:27 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote:
K3WD, Bill are you on 40 (9-11 am)?? I put you in there with question marks, since I believed that's what you meant to put (40 SSB). I don't hear and K2B, and can't find any spots. I can jump on and do a few hours there... David, K2WPM |
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David, I will do some.? I already did one slot today. 73, Bill de K3WD
On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 07:51:08 AM EDT, David Wright <dwright@...> wrote:
There's huge gaps in the schedule today and tomorrow. I filled10 hours yesterday, but I can't possibly fill 20 slots today! Can people try to do an hour today to give us some coverage. And maybe tomorrow too? Especially 40 and 20 meter SSB. I know it's not a contest, but I'd hate to see our state be humiliated like it was a few years ago. Thanks for everyone's efforts. David, K2WPM |
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开云体育I’ll try to catch some 20 this afternoon - had to come into work today - imagine that!Linwood K2LLC
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Re: First Nagging Email
Jeez. I switched log data bases to work the K2 stations from my home call sign, but forgot to switch back when working guys under K2B. There may be a quick way to copy and paste from one log to another but I couldn't figure it out so had to manually copy and delete - about 20 minutes. That is one mistake I am keen not to make again.
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Meanwhile, because some HF bands are just not open I am on 2 bands at once, meaning 10 minutes of CQing and low rates on one band and then the same on the other. Even that gets tiring after a while when so few responses occur. But 17m was a surprise for a few minutes when I got several JA stations call. The callers whose call signs are so weak as to allow only maybe one letter at a pass are not an efficient way to use time, I find. Unless the band is otherwise not producing any callers at all, which has been happening on 17m, 15m and 20m, at least this morning. SFI is up and A is down. Hopefully there'll be at least one 10m opening!! Jim, N3JT -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Tim Boyd Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 9:05 AM To: K2B-13Colonies2022 <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email I'm at work today, and havn't installed a HF station in my office. Have thought about it. 73 Tim / AA4SS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Putman via groups.io" <ke4s@...> To: "K2B-13Colonies2022" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 8:01:37 AM Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2023] First Nagging Email Partly on me - I plan to pick up slots at random times during the later part of the week. Dave KE4S On 7/3/23 07:51, David Wright wrote: There's huge gaps in the schedule today and tomorrow. |
Kay N3KN
Linwood Campbell K2LLC