Tonight’s Net is on GB3DA – the 2m repeater in Danbury
The net for Monday the 18th of November 2013 started at 8:00pm on GB3DA.
Live Chat: The chatroom is running again tonight. Go to www.essexham.co.uk/chat – We’re using new chatroom software – you’ll need to create a username (create chatroom account)
Here’s the attendance list for this week’s net:
- Pete M0PSX in Southend, in the chair
- Charlie M0PZT in Chelmsford
- Huw M6HTL
- James 2E1GUA
- Mitchell 2E0EMO
- Adam M0GWS
- Steve M0SHQ
- Tony G6EEE – Loving digi modes
- John G6SPH on Canvey
- Dave M0WDG
- Neil G0RNU
- Tony M6TET
Topics for the evening as follows:
- HF vertical antennas – what are the options?
- Counting countries – who’s hit 100 countries?
- Why is Pete nicknamed Soapy?
- What’s the typical gain of an 8 element Yagi on 2m? Feeling is that 10-12dBd is a rough guide
Tonight also saw the launch of a new piece of software, EssexPSK. This is a small and simple application that will help those unfamiliar with data modes to give it a try. Thanks very much to Charlie M0PZT for putting this together for us. Details here: EssexPSK Data Mode Application
Also, a quick plug for another regular net – the Thurrock Acorns meet simplex each Thursday night. Listen out on 145.500 at 19:30 while they find a frequency.
We wrapped up at 2310… thanks to all for joining in on the air and in the chatroom.
Any thoughts on tonight’s net? Add ’em below!
Handy Links
- How to get a PDF of your licence… go to services.ofcom.org.uk and download your PDF
- Half-wave end-fed antenna (PDF link suggested by Steve)
- Antenna question? Need a steathy antenna? Try the Ham Radio Deals antenna forum for sensible advice (cheers Charlie)
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