Report for Week beginning 9 August 2020
 
North American Digital Net on Saturday 8 August
No Report Received
 
Sunday 9th August 2020
0530z-0600z Europe - Anzo Net on 14,294 / 14,285 Long Path
From Bill VK4ZD
Doug ZL1BFS was 57 and gave me 58
Peter VK3KCD was 55-6 and gave me 55
 
0600z-0630z D-Star Net
From Bill VK4ZD
Phil VK2MCB, John ZL2JPM, Nick G4HCK, Jean-Pierre F1FA, Vernon G0EGW, David ZL2WT and I were present.
 
0630z - 0700z Anzo Net on 7,105 +/- QRM
From Bill VK4ZD
Peter VK3KCD was 58-9
Doug ZL1BFS was 59+15 and gave me 59+10
Phil VK2MCB was 11
Vernon G0EGW was 56-7 and gave me 55
We went QRT at 0654z
  
2200z - 2230z LP to Europe on 14,294
From Bill VK4ZD
Vernon G0EGW  was 56-7 and gave me 55-7 with good signals for up to 20 minutes.
 
0800z - 0900z UK 80-metre Net on 3,694
From Bob G3SZF
G7OAI/P John was net control on the hill and was joined by
G3LUW Brian
G4LXD Bill
G3SZF Bob
G3JJR John
G3TKK Peter
Conditions were generally good and signals reasonable all round.
73s Bob G3SZF
 
2000z NA ZOOM NET
From Noel WD8QHD/VE3
President ED N4EDT called the meeting to order at 2000Z.
Checking in were:-
Rick K9THO
Nick G4HCK
Dixon KC5PL
Ingo KK6EWB
Bob G3SZF
Nate N8TE
Grant VK2FQWP ( a newcomer)
David WN4V
George W9ZSJ
Craig KL4E
Bill W6WLD
Doug ZL1BFS
David ZL2WT
John ZL2JPM
Phil N9HWO
Alexander W4JHU
Phil VK2MCB
Rick K9THO
Dixon KC5PL
Eddie KJ7PEH
Noel WD8QHD/VE3
Much discussion of Rotary activities during the pandemic. Some clubs will be having face to face meetings.
Amateur radio activities were discussed.
Some concerns expressed about children and teachers returning to school in some communities.
There was sharing of zoom meeting speakers for clubs.
The announcement of the first female President of RI - Jennifer Jones of Windsor, Ontario 2022-23.
A good friendly gathering of Rotarian hams
Ed N4EDT closed the meeting 2110Z
73
YIRS
Noel WD8QHD/VE3
 
Join the Weekly NET/ZOOM meeting this Sunday.
Please note that the time is *** 2000Z Sunday ***
THE MEETING WILL START AT 2000Z SUNDAY,
The ZOOM Conference HAS BEEN GROWING EVERY WEEKEND. Join the group and share information about your radio and Rotary activities. We always have a lot of laughs. Join us this coming Sunday, meet your fellow ROAR members, and share in the fun.
Ed Tyler - N4EDT is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
​Cell 205-919-4610  (Feel free to text me at this number if the need arises.)
ehtyler@icloud.com
  
ZOOM Meeting info:
Note the timing details are for Australian Eastern Standard Time – you need to adjust for your time zone.
The meeting will be on Sunday at 2000Z.
ROAR Zoom Meeting
When: Mon 6am – 7:30am Australian Eastern Standard Time - Brisbane
Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7848247670 (map)
Who: more details »
Ed Tyler - N4EDT is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting open to all ROAR members.
Topic: Ed Tyler - N4EDT's Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7848247670
Meeting ID: 784 824 7670
 
0530z Tuesday August 11th EUR 20m net on 14,294 / 14,285
From Bill VK4ZD
Peter VK3KCD was 22 and went QRT at 0536
Doug ZL1BFS was 56-7 building to 59 and gave me 55-7 building to 59
We went QRT at 0547z
 
73
Phil VK2MCB
 
Philip Byrne
Rotary Club of Canberra
Australia
E: philipbyrne@bigpond.com