PURPOSE
NET INFO
The Top band SSB net meets each Wednesday evening at 2030 hours (8:30 PM EST/EDT) Eastern time year around. The net frequency is nominally 1945 Khz. At times that frequency is occupied so look for us at + or - 5 Khz.
NET PROCEDURE
The net is mainly serves the 1,2,3 amateur call letter areas. Each area has a net control and the order of checkins is rotated on a weekly basis. Net control operators are:
| (1) | NO1H | Frank | Richmond, ME | |
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| (3) | | WA3DSP | Doug | Richboro, PA |
It is with great saddness that we report the death of Seymour, W2JBI on June 3rd, 2001. Seymour had been a loyal 'two-land' net control and coordinator of our net for many years. His prescense and resounding voice was always comforting to hear. He always had the latest propagation forecast for us and he kept the net on track. He will be sorely missed by us all! W2JBI, Seymour, at the Drake T4XB, R4XB and L4B
HRO-60 at left, Old HRO in back, Valiant in front. Little Silver, NJ
Checkins from ALL other call letter areas are always welcome. We often have 4 and 8 area checkin's.
The summer months can make contacts rough on 160. The combination of increased absorption and QRN take their toll. In addition local Thunderstorms often preclude stations from the net. So crank up your amplifier and join us! Someone is always there.
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of the top band SSB net call in when we ask for visitors and newcomers. You will be assigned a number for the net. If you wish to qualify as a certified members call in either three weeks consecutively or five weeks non-consecutively. Send in a copy of your log showing the dates on which you made contact with the net along with $1 for handling. You will then receive the TBSSB certificate (shown below) certifying your membership. Applications for membership should be sent to:
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| The Top Band SSB Net Certificate. Note that the net frequency is now 1945Khz. |
NOAA Solar Info (Detailed Propagation forecast)
Also visit the Gray Hair Net page
and the K8CX Ham Gallery
If you run high power (or even moderate power in some circumstances) you may have to do some RF radiation calculations. For info and tables on doing this check the RF SAFETY Page.
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If you need more info or have comments E-MAIL, Doug Crompton, doug@crompton.com |
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