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Roar Nets March 12 2006

 
Propagation up and down. Rather wierd.   K=1,  Flux=74.
 
0800z - 0900z  Europe - AnZo Net on 14,293 long path.
0820z - UX4UA Nick from Kiev 5/9
0820z - HB9CQS Klaus from Sachseln  up to 5/4 at times.
0820z - G0JWE Don from Derby 2/1 here, got 5/4 from Nick
0825z - G3LUW Brian from Devon 3/2 here
0837z - EA5ALK David from Calpe 2/1 here, got 5/9 from Brian.
0843z - VK4ZD Bill from Gatton 1/1 here but Brian got him 3/3.
0843z - GW4KVJ John from S.Wales 1/1 here
0850z - Net ended. Not much communication possible this morning.
Nick and Klaus both had severe  qrm at times.
Nick reported severe cold. Temps from zero to minus 12c.
Klaus had heavy snow falling and 14 inches of snow on the ground already.
Better luck next week !
 
0900z - 1000z  UK 80-metre net on 3,694
G4FTA Tony in charge from Bicester
Sixteen on the net in varying conditions.
 
1230z - 1330z  International Net on 14,293.
1230z - W1QUO Jim from Leominster MA 5/9
1230z - UX4UA Nick from Kiev 5/9
1230z - CT/AD6XX President Laszlo from Lagos, Algarve 5/8
1230z - GW4KVJ John in S.Wales 2/1 here
1230z - G0JWE Don from Derby 1/1 here
1233z - KF4QBE Joe from Bradenton FL 5/5 here
1233z - KB9ECA Rob from Orlando FL 1/1 here
1309z - VO1NP Nate from St.John's NF up to 5/7
1311z - LA5HE Rag from Telemark 3/4 here
1322z - Net ended.  Again conditioons rather poor and variable
Neither of the Florida stations were able to follow up after their first call.
Jim got some copy on Don and will e-mail him.
President Laszlo reported John Maier W8AUV is approved by all as President-Elect of ROAR
and his appointment will be put to the AGM for ratification.
(Congratulations and thanks John !)
Nate reported his club are having the Canadian Olympic Gold Medal winners
in curling to speak his club. 
Get some pictures to Don for the Communicator please Nate !
 
1830z - 1930z  UK evening 80-metre net on 3,693.
Nine on the net in good conditions.
 
Messages Received.
 
From President Laszlo  CT/AD6XX
 
Greetings.For your info.
Twanda was ROAR´s "Mom" and it was a privilege to work with her. Wish her the best in her new venue.
73 Laszlo AD6XX de CT
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:03 PM
Subject: IMPORTANT: Rotary International exhibits update

Dear RI Exhibitor,
Please be aware that Tawanda Falconer has left Rotary International. Any questions regarding the upcoming
RI exhibitions at the 2006 RI Convention in Malmö-Copenhagen can be directed to:
Graham Fink
Exhibits & Shipping Correspondent
International Meetings, RI
Tel: 847-424-5238
Fax: 847-328-9239
E-mail: graham.fink@rotary.org

 

 

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