Report for Week beginning 3 January 2021
 
Sunday 3 January 2021
0630z-0700z D-Star Net
From Bill VK4ZD
Phil VK2MCB, Nick G4HCK, John ZL2JPM, and I were present.
 
0700z - 0730z Anzo Net on 7,105 +/- QRM
From Bill VK4ZD
Peter VK3KCD was 58-9 and gave me 59
Doug ZL1BFS was 59 and gave me 59 also
John ZL2JPM was 45-55 peaking 57 and gave me 45-55
 
0730z - 0830z LP to Europe on 14,294
From Bill VK4ZD
Peter VK3KCD was 56 and gave me 55-9
John ZL2JPM was 58 and gave me 57
Doug ZL1BFS was 58-9+5 peaking 59+10 and gave me 59
Llew VK4KLA/VK7 (visitor) was 57-8 at 0800-0823z
Vernon G0EGW was 44 and me 33
Nick G4HCK was 11
We went QRT at 0823z
 
0900z - 1000z UK 80-metre Net on 3,694
From Bob G3SZF
G3LUW Brian was net control and was joined by
G3SZF Bob
G7OAI John
G3JJR John
G3OKT John
GW6GBY Robert
Conditions were good and the band quiet so good reception all round. An enjoyable discussion varying from vaccination experiences to John G7OAI's report on early success with his Loop on Ground antenna for reducing interference.
73s Bob G3SZF
 
2000z NA ZOOM NET
From Noel WD8QHD/VE3
ROAR President Ed N4EDT opened the net at the usual time following the warm up session
There were 16 check ins including
WN5V Dave
KC5PL Dixon
AF1E Joe
VE6AFO Ken
KC4D Bill
W9FBO Ruth Ann
WA6LBY Peter
NM5AB Noel
KK6EWB Ingo
KL7H Craig
N9HWO Phil
W9ZSJ George
N7EDD Eddie
F1CFA Jean Pierre
WD8QHD/VA3 Noel
As is customary for this time of year many clubs are dark so not a lot of activity to report except that some clubs had meal and Christmas hamper distributions. Some reports of rare DX contacts.
A good net because of the good fellowship. We were encouraged to invite others to join us.
73
YIRS
Noel WD8QHD/VA3
 
Join the Weekly NET/ZOOM meeting this Sunday.
Please note that the time is *** 2030Z Sunday *** (warmup from 2000z)
THE MEETING WILL START AT 2030Z SUNDAY,
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 2030Z.
ROAR Zoom Meeting
When: Mon 7.30am – (6:30am 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
 
0730z Tuesday January 5th EUR 20m net on 14,294
From Bill VK4ZD
Peter VK3KCD was 58 and gave me 59
John ZL2JPM/mm was 22-33 building to 44 and gave me 55
We went QRT at 0802z
Whilst I was preparing QSL cards, John ZL2JPM/mm gave me another call at 0844z
He explained that he had now correctly adjusted his ATU and I was able to give him 55-6 with his 10 watts
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR

73
Phil VK2MCB
 
Philip Byrne
Rotary Club of Canberra
Australia
E: philipbyrne@bigpond.com