2024 Log Yankee 6 Meter Single Sideband Net 50.272 MHz, USB at 9:30 am local time Sunday mornings.
NET CONTROL: KB1VXY Hopkinton, MA. Multiple stations in Framingham, Hopkinton, Millis, MA area and Southern NH (Mont Vernon) that can pick up your signal also. Operating since the 1960s. Open to all hams including technician class operators.
Pre-check-ins to South East about 9:20 am
List based on recent check-ins, then a follow up call up. On the check-in round, you can make a comment and let me know you will be in and out, otherwise I assume you will stick around for the comment round. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed south east at 9:20, then northeast at 9:30.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/17/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE : 9:45 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY FN42fe
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 13
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
33 to 44 on the dipole i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, relayed by WS1K also
44 heard direct better on the dipole i/o K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA, relayed by WS1K also
59+ i/o WS1K John, Plymouth, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, and KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 11/24/24: KB1VXY, John in Hopkinton, MA, may need alternate NCS for 11/24 +/- 12/1
2. ARRL Election for New England Director, winner announced >> Tom Frenaye, K1KI
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/10/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:56 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
11 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, relayed by WS1K
59 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 I/O WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
57 WB4EJR Jim, and KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
55 i/o AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
56 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
55 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
54 W1HAI Joe Natick, MA
41 K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
44 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
21 K1JA Pete South Bristol ME
NOTES:
1. NCS for 11/17/24: KB1VXY, John in Hopkinton, MA, may need alternate NCS for 11/24 +/- 12/1
2. Western MA Simulated Emergency Test Sunday 11/10/24.
3. W1HAI will try 6 meter AM Tuesday 11/12/24 at 8 pm.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/03/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:07 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA relayed by N1TQ
00 K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, relayed by KC1KZB to N1TQ
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 KD1NA, David Groveland, MA
44-I/O WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, and KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
55 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
58 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
59 i/o KC1OXG Bob Framingham, MA
59 N1HKO Bill Derry, NH
NOTES:
1. NCS for 11/10/24: KB1VXY, John in Hopkinton, MA
2. Eastern MA Simulated Emergency Test Saturday 11/09/24.
3. Western MA Simulated Emergency Test Sunday 11/10/24.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/27/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:55 am
Signal reports from Framingham, MA by KB1GMX
Net control (NCS) : KB1GMX
Check-ins by radio or relay: 15
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
59 KC1KZB Mike
K1DAT Ken via relay from KC1KZB
Northeast: 9:30 am 13
59-IO WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick
59 KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
58 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
59 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
59-IO KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
59 N1WEN Bill, Natick
59 N1AVP Morris Arlington
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/20/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:53 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14
Southeast and south: 9:20 am - none
Northeast: 9:30 am
54 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
57 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
57 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 i/o N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
58 WB4EJR Jim, and Barbara KC1KGS, Natick, MA
56 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
56 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
22 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
57 i/o KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 10/27/24: KB1GMX, Allison in Framingham, MA
2. Western MA Simulated Emergency Test Sunday 11/10/24.
3. Easter MA Simulated Emergency Test Saturday 11/09/24.
4. KB1GMX: Lot of DX on upper bands, brief opening on 6 mostly data.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/13/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:50 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
57 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
11 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, relayed by KC1KZB 57
11 i/o K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA, relayed by KC1KZB 53
Northeast: 9:30 am
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, and Barbara KC1KGS, Natick, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
59 N1JIW Joe, Ashland, MA
59 i/o N1HKO Bill Derry, NH
59 W1HAI Joe Natick, MA
53 K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 10/20/24 KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA
2. KC1KZB: Northern lights seen
3. KB1GMX: 6 meters on FT8 open this week.
4. W1ZB: 6 meter aurora contacts on CW on 10/10/24, SSB contacts to Brazil, Venezuala and Columbia on 10/11/24.
5. W1HAI: 11/09/24 Simulated Emergency Test. Planning meeting 11/02/24 >> https://ema.arrl.org/2024/10/08/caara-ares-arrl-emergency-communications-planning-meeting-saturday-11-2-24-12-pm-at-caara-clubhouse/
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/06/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:15 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
55 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
51 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA,
51 i/o K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA,
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, and Barbara KC1KGS, Natick, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
59 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
41 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
56 N1HKO Bill Derry, NH back on 6 meters after 20 years 7 element KLM, also log periodic, 100 watts, will use amp on second round.
NOTES:
1. NCS for 10/13/24 KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA
2. Nearfest XXXVI reports: new location, nice day, lots of food, shuttle from parking.
3. Check out K4SWL's QRPer.com website and youtube channel. There is a post on NC aftermath of hurricane Helene.
https://qrper.com/2024/10/helene-aftermath-update-egress-fema-resource-organization-and-the-national-guard-saturday-october-5-2024/
4. Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, and Tom Frenaye, K1KI, will each make a presentation on the New England ARRL Director election on Zoom for FARA. Link will be on the W1FY.org website.
5. Kay Savetz, K6KJN spoke about “Twenty Things I’ve Learned While Curating the Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications https://w1fy.org/past-meetings.
6. Digital Library of Amateur Radio website: https://archive.org/details/dlarc Lots of interesting stuff has been archived, newletters, magazines, radio manuals, videos, podcasts, taped interviews.
6. Using the Police Scanner app or Broadcastify app or Broadcastify online you can hear the activity on the N2GE 145.19 MHz repeater in Asheville, NC, located on Mount Mitchell.
7. Welcome to Bill, N1HKO, getting back on 6 meters after 21 years!
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/29/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:06 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 19
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
22 K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA,
51 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA,
Northeast: 9:30 am
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
57 i/o KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
55 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
58 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA QRP rig: Kenwood 680v 10W rig.
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA ZS6BKW dipole multiband wire
44 i/o KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME relay by KC1KZB
11 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH relay by KB1GMX
NOTES:
1. NCS for 10/05/24 KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA
2. KB1VXY and others: 10 meters open. Also St. Helena island on 12 meters on 09/28/24
3. Nearfest XXXVI October 4 and 5, 2024 Hillsborough County Agricultural 4H Fairgrounds in new Boston, NH
4. FARA Club meeting, McAuliffe Library, Framingham, MA, October 3, 2024: Kay Savetz, K6KJN will talk by Zoom on “Twenty Things I’ve Learned While Curating the Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications”. If interested in Zoom link send email to jjiwuc@msn.com
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/22/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:51 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
55 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
54 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH .
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 i/o N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
57 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA 10 watts QRP radio Kenwood TS 680v cushcraft 50a
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA ZS6BKW dipole
55 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
NOTES:
1. NCS for 9/29/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. KC1KZB: Madiera Island on 20 meters
3. Nearfest XXXVI October 4 and 5, 2024 Hillsborough County Agricultural 4H Fairgrounds in new Boston, NH
4. AF1R: RACES activity with the Walpole group on 9/21/24, including NBEMS on 80 meters using Wolf River coil on car with whip, the group also worked on 20 meters NBEMS, and other frequencies and modes.
5. KC1LEA: ZS60BKW dipole see https://www.awarc.org/the-zs6bkw-multiband-hf-antenna/
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/15/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE : 9:54 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
59 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
51 K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, heard by KB1VXY, relayed also by WS1K
Northeast: 9:30 am
59 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH .
59 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
53 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
59 i/o K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
59++ KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
59 N4NIV Steve, Framingham, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 9/2224: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. VHF contest on, FT8 >> SSB
3. Note that the 6 meter AM net is resuming next Wednesday 9/18/24 at 8 pm on 50.430 MHz
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/08/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:52 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast: 9:25 am
57 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth, MA
11 K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, relayed by WS1K
Northeast: 9:30 am
i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH relayed by K1TW, KD1NA and W1ZB.
57 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
58 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
54 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
54 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 i/o KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
33 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
58 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 9/15/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. KB1GMX: Route 66 stations on the air, 10 meters SSB open.
3. Note NCS was on the dipole initially, accounting for lower signal strength and reception.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/01/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:07 am
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16 definite, K1DAT? and K1WT?
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
?? K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA,
?? K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA,
Northeast: 9:30 am
57 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
55 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
58 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
11 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME, relayed by KD1NA and N1TQ
42 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
59 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 9/8/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. KB1GMX: reports 10 meters active, CY9C Saint Paul Island off Nova Scotia
https://t-rexsoftware.com/cy9c/
3. KJ1A: Hamfest in Windsor, ME
4. K1TW and the net: Thanks to Barbara KC1KGS for handling the volunteers, set up and take down, registration, equipment, precheck-ins, trouble shooting, signage, room management and many other tasks.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/25/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE : 9:48 am
Check-ins by radio or relay: 11
Southeast and south: 9:20 am
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 i/o WB1CMG David , (KA1WJD Michelle out) KB1OTB Dahnesh Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
57 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
58 W1HAI Joe Natick, MA
57 K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
42 - 52 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
59 N1JIW Joe Ashland, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 9/1/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition reports: well attended, great weather.
3. Welcome back to Joe N1JIW.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/18/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE : 10:00 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 19
Aiming southeast and south: 9:20 am
56 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
41 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA, heard by KC1KZB S5, 41 to NCS with headphones
54 AA1VV Jason Warwick, RI (44 when aiming north east
Aiming northeast: 9:30 am
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
57 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
56 i/o AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
54 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
59 KA1VN George, Mendon, MA
58 KB1OTQ Don, Weston, MA
11 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME, relayed by KD1NA,
00 = no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 8/25/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24. Ticketing and website are live. Listen at noon Saturday on FM calling frequency of 146.52 to do an eyeball QSO. You might see KD1NA at the Elecraft booth, and Tom N1TQ in the Flea Market area, and WB4EJR and KC1KGS (YL Booth) at the meetings.
3. Happy Birthday to KD1NA #81
4. Welcome to George WA1VN, Mendon, MA
5. W1ZB reports 40 meter am activity near 7.290 MHz
6. KJ1A notes the Windsor Ham Fest, 9/7/24, in Windsor, ME. see https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/windsor-hamfest-12
7. K1WT reports that CKUT.CA on the internet has the International Radio Report on at 10:30-11:00 today and I believe each Sunday.
OTHER NETS OF INTEREST
1. 6 meter AM net Wednesdays at 8 pm 50.430 MHz - off for the Summer
2. 10 meter net on Thursdays at 8 pm on 28.33333 MHz
3. Saturday Night Special 6 meter net, Saturdays at 8 pm on 50.190 MHz USB
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/11/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:52 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast: 9:20 am
55 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
22 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore MA, and relayed by N1TQ with S5 signal
22 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA, relayed by N1TQ
Northeast: 9:30 am
55 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59++ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
53 i/o KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
59 i/o K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
59 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
57 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
54 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
NOTES:
1. NCS for 8/18/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA, Assuming I don't go to the HamXposition on Sunday.
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24.
3. W1ZB: 20 meters at night and 40 meters CW active at night.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/04/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:00 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by NCS - KB1VXY using 2 element Moxon
Check-ins by radio or relay: 15
Southeast: 9:20 am
55 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
55 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
55 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
59 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
55 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA relayed by KC1KGS using different antenn, changed antenna then heard by NCS on second call.
33 i/o KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH relay by W1OA and KB1GMX
11 AA1VV Jason Warwick, RI relayed by W1ZB, 44 on aiming south from KB1VXY, 54 from KB1GMX
NOTES:
1. NCS for 8/11/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24. Ticketing and website are live.
3. KD1NA: notes the K1KKM 146.625 West Newbury, PL 131.8 in and out, repeater is moving slightly, last weekend of the month, different location at same school area.
4. KB1GMX report on the Elm Bank Reservation POTA last weekend after the Hot Dog lunch. Although the sunspots and numbers are good, actual propagation is up and down.
5. ARES Drill: "The Big Blow" yesterday 8/3/24. KB1VXY got in on 60 meters channel 5.9
6. AA1VV welcome to Jason from Warwick, RI, first time check in.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/28/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:00 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14 heard during net K1TW needed relay), K1WT and K1DAT not heard during net.
Southeast: 9:20 am
?? i/o K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA, heard earlier by KC1KZB
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
?? K1WT Wally Dennisport relay by WS1K, heard earlier by KC1KZB
Northeast
54 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, KB1OTB, Dahnesh, Mont Vernon, NH
58 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
53 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
56 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
59 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
57 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
56 i/o KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
22 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA relayed by KD1NA
59 W1HAI Joe, Natick, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 8/04/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24. Ticketing and website are live.
3. Lobstacon comments from KC1NA: Wed to Fri,The usual Someone else will have to take it over.
4. W1ZB: 20 meters open in evenings
5. Mt Waucheset Weather net 53.31 FM PL 71.9 repeater Fridays at 4:30 pm
6. Discussion of 50.400 activity by W1ZB SAturday/Sunday morning in summer.
7. KD1NA: notes the K1KKM repeater is moving slightly, details to follow next week.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/21/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:54 am
Calling the Yankee SSB Net on 50.272 MHz
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast: 9:20 am - no stations heard
Northeast
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
58 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
52 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
57 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
56 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
57 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
58 KC1OXG Bob, Framingham, MA
59 N4NIV Steve Framingham, MA
00 = no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 7/28/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24. Ticketing and website are live.
>> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video overview of the event.
3. AF1R and others note 20 meters has been open overnight.
4. Lobstacon 2024, KD1NA hopefully will give reports next week.
5. KC1LEA flew up to NH, in Piper 1051 J5, with some other folks
6. CQ worldwide contest on now. Some contacts made after the net.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/14/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:57 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by NCS - KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast: 9:20 am
55 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth Ma
low i/o K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA, by relay from WS1K
54 KC1KZB Mike, East Weymouth, MA
low K1WT Wally Dennisport relay by WS1K
Northeast
53 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
57 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
58 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
56 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
52 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
56 i/o K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
57 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
55 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
52 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH
55 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
00 = no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 7/21/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, 8/22-8/25/24. Ticketing and website are live.
>> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video overview of the event.
3. IARU contest, 15 meters hopping, expecially CW part of band.
4. 6 meter opening Tuesday for SSB and AM.
5. N1WEN gave a report of his operations on 6/30/24 from Mt Agamenticus, York, ME, on 6 meters, then did a POTA operation on 20 meters with a hamstick same day making a number of contacts.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/07/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:53 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast: 9:20 am
57 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth Ma
43 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA, and by relay from WS1K
57 KC1KZB East Weymouth, MA
Northeast
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, KB1OTB, Dahnesh, Mont Vernon, NH,
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
44 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
55 K1ROY Roy, Woburn, MA
59 W1OA Al, Salem, NH
NOTES:
1. NCS for 7/14/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, ticketing and website are live.
>> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video overview of the event.
3. Interesting propogation, KB1VXY's signal was very low to the Cape, lower than usual to northeast, but good enough to get to KJ1A in Maine.
4. 13 colonies: http://13colonies.us/ reports, several had "clean sweep" including bonus station.
5. AM 6 meter net off for the summer.
6. W1ZB notes opening to a Newfoundland station on 7/6/24, and that station reported opening to Europe.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/30/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:57 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY, Hopkinton, MA
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast: 9:20 am
58 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth Ma
00 K1DAT Ken Sagmore MA by relay from WS1K
56 KC1KZB East Weymouth, MA
Northeast
55 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH,
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 KD1NA David Groveland, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA and Barbara KC1KGS
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
56 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
57 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
54 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 i/o W1HAI Joe, Natick, MA
53 KJ1A Pete, South Bristol, ME
54 N1WEN Bill, 7300 100 watts, Mt. Squalo off car, Mt Agamenticus, York, ME, heard by KJ1A, W1ZB and K1TW and NCS
00 = no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 7/07/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. HamXposition, ticketing and website are live. >> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video overview of the event.
3. Interesting propogation, KB1VXY's signal was very low to the Cape, lower than usual to northeast, but good enough to get to KJ1A and N1WEN in Maine.
4. 13 colonies: http://13colonies.us/ July 1-7, 2024
5. AM 6 meter net on Wednesday pm off for the summer.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/23/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:56 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1GMX
Check-ins by radio or relay: 11
Southeast: 9:20 am
59 i/o WS1K John, Plymouth Ma
22 K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA
Northeast
11 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH, by relay from KD1NA
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 KD1NA David Georgetown, MA
58 WB4EJR Jim, Natick, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
54 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 6/30/24: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA
2. Field Day reports on 6 meters: hardly any SSB, some FT8.
2. HamXposition, ticketing and website are live.
>> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a Youtube video
overview of the event.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/16/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:05 am
Calling the Yankee SSB Net on 50.272 MHz
Signal reports from Framingham, MA by KB1GMX
Net control (NCS) : KB1GMX
Other check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast: 9:20 am
55 WS1K John, Plymouth Ma
53 K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA
54 K1WT Wally Dennisport
55 KC1kzb Traveling next week
Northeast
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
56 N1TQ TOM Douglass ma
56 KD1NA David Georgetown MA
55 K1ROY Roy woburn ma
58 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
55 KC1OXG Bob, Framingham?
56 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
44 N1ZMD Len, Hanover MA
NOTES:
1. NCS for 6/23/24: KB1VXY, Hopkinton, MA
2. Field Day next week be prepared for the heat.
3. AM net on 50.430 will continue on Wednesdays at 8 pm for the rest of June
5. HamXposition, ticketing and website are live.
>> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/09/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:00 am
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast: 9:20 am
57 KC1DWH Nick, Scituate, RI W1MB Club Call fn41
Northeast
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, KB1OTB Dahnesh, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59 i/o N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
59 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 N1JIW Ashland, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
22 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA needed a relay from AF1R
33 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon NH relay by KB1GMX S7 heard by K1TW
NOTES:
1. NCS for 6/16/24: KB1GMX, Framingham, MA
2. VHF contest today: KB1GMX, not much activity or propogation on 6 today or 2 meters.
3. AM net on 50.430 will continue on Wednesdays at 8 pm for the rest of June
4. Tried having checkins pass it to next person and then back to NCS worked 2/3.
5. HamXposition, ticketing and website are live. >> https://hamxposition.org. This page opens to a youtube video overview of the event.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/02/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:58 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast: 9:20 am
54 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA 44 on KB1GMX's omni, 57 on beam, 53 from W1ZB
59 i/o WS1K Jon Plymouth
53 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
Northeast
56 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
57 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59+10 to W1ZB
58 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
56 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
59 N1JIW Ashland, MA
57 i/o K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
55 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
57 K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA
53 KJ1A Pete, South Brisol, Maine
NOTES:
1. Note - NEAR-Fest, October 4th, 2024, will be held at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and Youth Center located at New Boston NH.
2. Dx spots phone app W1ZB: available on both Google Play and the App Store:
3. KJ1A report on Pine State ARC Flea Market, Herman, ME
4. KB1GMX: Sunspot from 5/8 - 5/10 is back. On 5/31 it popped off 3 flares in the X1 category. Also, interesting propagation today could be due to "coastal lift"
5. NCS for 6/09/24 KB1VXY, 6/16/24 KB1GMX
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/26/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:56 am
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast: 9:20 am
22 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by WS1K
58 i/o WS1K Jon Plymouth
55 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
00 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA ?heard by W1ZB
Northeast
58 i/o KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59+ WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59+ i/o N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
58 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
56 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
54 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
33 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon NH
57 K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA
NOTES:
1. will need alternate NCS for 6/16/24
2. good high band propagation in evenings reported by AF1R
3. Congrats to N1WEN for Extra Class!
NCS for 6/02/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/19/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:06 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast: 9:20 am
51 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA heard by KB1VXY, N1TQ
Northeast
22 i/o WB1CMG David , Dahnesh, Mont Vernon, NH relayed by W1ZB, confirmed by email.
58 KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59+ KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59+ N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
57 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
58 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 N1JIW Ashland, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
59 K1NR Gene, Marleborough, MA
11 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon NH relayed by K1NR
NOTES:
1. KC1LEA: intermittent issues with 969 MFJ Manual tuner on 6 meters.
KB1GMX: Watch out for cheap or old or worn out barrel connectors for intermittent connection problem. Check out solder joints and other visible causes like dirt, dust.
W1ZB: Some tuners may have issues on higher frequencie. Consider adding some feed line also.
K1TW: Look at roller inductor.
NCS for 5/26/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/12/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:05 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 20
Southeast: 9:22 am
59 i/o WS1K Jon Plymouth
57 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
22 i/o K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA
Northeast
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, KB1OTB Mont Vernon, NH
58 KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
59 i/o N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
55 i/o AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
59 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 N1JIW Ashland, MA
58 i/o K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA
57 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
55 W5GI 55 Jonathan, Medfield, MA
53 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
NOTES:
1. Happy Mother's Day
2. KB1GMX >> G5 geomagnetic storm Friday into Sat, responsible for the Aurora, HF outage due to geomagnetic storm not the Aurora. Reports of CW contacts using the Aurora on 6 meters. SSB also heard.
X5.6 Flare also today.
NCS for 5/19/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/05/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:11 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 21
Southeast: 9:22 am
59+ WS1K Jon Plymouth i/o 500 watts!
56 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
44 K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA i/o raised antenna in attic
Northeast
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD, Michelle, KB1OTB, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 KC1RTU Rick with Tom in Douglas from Sutton, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
58 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA i/o ac hum
56 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
56 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
57 K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
58 K1NR Gene, Marleborough, MA
44 N1WLD Wayne, Mechanic Falls, NH relayed by KC1KZB > 4 ele cubi quad 400 watts
44 KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon NH
NOTES:
1. Welcom to Rick KC1RTU, Gene K1NR
2. MEMA RACES nets tomorrow - see notes below if interested
3. Try out the 6 Meter Metrowest AM net on Wednesdays at 8 pm on 50.430, NCS K1NR
NCS for YSSB on 5/12/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/28/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:51 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay:15
Southeast: 9:20 am
51 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA
53 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
31 K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA
Northeast
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
58 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
54 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
57 i/o K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 N1JIW Ashland, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
57 i/o N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
43 K1JA Pete, South Bristol Maine
NOTES:
1. Nearfest XXXV reports
2. NCS for 5/5/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/21/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:11 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay:22
Southeast:9:20 am
52 WS1K Jon Plymouth i/o
11 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA heard me 51
54 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
00 K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay from WS1K
Northeast
57 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
54 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
57 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59++ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
59 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA
59 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
59+ N1JIW Ashland, MA new
59 K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA i/o
59 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
59 N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
58 W1HAI Joe Natick MA
11 K1JA Pete, South Brisol Maine relayed by KD1NA and N1TQ
NOTES:
1. Nearfest XXXV 4/25 Thursday and 26 Friday https://near-fest.com
2. ECARA Flea Market Sunday 4/28 8 am to 12 noon
http://www.ecara.net/?page_id=266
3. N1WEN at marathon ops in Natick, started around 7 am, done about 2-3 pm.
4 N1JIW Par omniangle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADjADmH17co
5. Some discussion of the differences in propogation between the Sat pm net and the Sunday am.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/14/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:51 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay:13
Southeast:9:20 am
22 K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA
Northeast: 9:30 am
44 i/o WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
57 i/o AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59+ W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
58 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
58 N1JIW Ashland, MA
58 K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA
58 K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
NOTES:
1. Nearfest XXXV 4/25 Thursday and 26 Friday https://near-fest.com
2. ECARA Flea Market Sunday 4/28 8 am to 12 noon
http://www.ecara.net/?page_id=266
3 NCS for 4/21/24 KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/7/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:58 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1GMX
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14
Southeast:
58 KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA
Northeast
IO-59 WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH
59 KD1NA David, Groveland, MA
59 N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
59 WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA always loud
59 N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
59 AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
59 W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
59 KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA good copy off his dipole
59 K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
54 K1JA Pete, South brisol maine
55 KC2TV Tony, MT Vernon NH
NOTES:
1. Nearfest XXXV 4/25 Thursday and 26 Friday https://near-fest.com
2. ECARA Flea Market Sunday 4/29 8 am to 12 noon
http://www.ecara.net/?page_id=266
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/31/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:55 am
Signal reports from Framingham, by KB1GMX
Net control (NCS) : KB1GMX
Check-ins by radio or relay: 12
Southeast: none heard
Northeast
WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA
NOTES:
1. Nearfest XXXV 4/25 Thursday and 26 Friday https://near-fest.com
2. ECARA Flea Market Sunday 4/29 8 am to 12 noon, http://www.ecara.net/?page_id=266
3. NCS for 4/7/24: KB1GMX again.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/24/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE : 10:02 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 19
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by K1WT
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 54
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 51
Northeast
WB1CMG David , KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH 55 i/o
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59+
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59+
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA 59
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 58
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59 i/o
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59 i/o
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
WB1BQE Al, Londonderry, NH 55 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/31/24 Allison, KB1GMX, Framingham, MA
2. KB1GMX reports Solar flare, X 1.1, Friday. CME hit also. SFI got high this week. Sunspot number increased.
3. Nearfest XXXV 4/25 Thursday and 26 Friday https://near-fest.com
4. ECARA Flea Market Sunday 4/29 8 am to 12 noon http://www.ecara.net/?page_id=266
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/17/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:50 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 12
Southeast:
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 57
WA1Q Bob Holbrook, MA 59
Northeast
KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 58
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 58 i/o
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59 i/o
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/25/24 John KB1VXY
2 Will have different NCS for 3/31/24
3. Welcome back to Bob, WA1Q
4. Happy St. Patricks Day, buy your corned beef after today at a reduced price.
5. Oscar movies mentioned: Oppenheimer, Holdovers
6. Bands mentioned: 10 and 15 (into the evening) have been open
Upcoming contests: Virginia QSO party today
OTHER NETS OF INTEREST
1. 6 meter AM net Wednesdays at 8 pm 50.430
2. 10 meter net on Thursdays at 8 pm on 28.33333
3. Saturday Night Special 6 meter net, Saturdays at 8 pm on 50.190 USB
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:50 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 12
Southeast:
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 57
WA1Q Bob Holbrook, MA 59
Northeast
KA1WJD Michelle-in, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 58
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 58 i/o
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59 i/o
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/25/24 John KB1VXY
2 Will have different NCS for 3/31/24
3. Welcome back to Bob, WA1Q
4. Happy St. Patricks Day, buy your corned beef after today at a reduced price.
5. Oscar movies mentioned: Oppenheimer, Holdovers
6. Bands mentioned: 10 and 15 (into the evening) have been open
Upcoming contests: Virginia QSO party today
OTHER NETS OF INTEREST
1. 6 meter AM net Wednesdays at 8 pm 50.430
2. 10 meter net on Thursdays at 8 pm on 28.33333
3. Saturday Night Special 6 meter net, Saturdays at 8 pm on 50.190 USB
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/10/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:25 am
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:25 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 15
Southeast:
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 55
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 56
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara Natick, MA 58
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 55
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 57
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 57
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 55
W5GI Jonathan, Medfield, MA 56
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/17/24 John KB1VXY, will be away 3/31/24
2 KB1GMX > 10 Meters has been active more to the south. JA, New Zealand-Trans equatorial propagation.
3. W1ZB and others on Novice radio contest, discussion of these older radios, transmitting on one crystal controlled transmitter/frequency, but then tune around to see who came back on a separate receiver. Drifting oscillators, chirping. Switching antennas from transmit to receive.
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/03/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:59 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by K1WT
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 51
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 33
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara in- Natick, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 59
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59 i/o
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59 i/o
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
KC1UAP Jonathan, Medfield, MA 58
WB1BQE Al, Londonderry, NH 54 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/10/24 John KB1VXY
2 ARRL DX SSB contest now
3. Lots of 10 meter activity
4. KC1KGS mentioned the LightSound project >>
https://astrolab.fas.harvard.edu/LightSound.html
5. Discussed 10 meter AM and FM
W1ZB operates 10 meter AM a British group operating in the am
KB1GMX discussed 10 meter am also
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/25/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:00 am
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relayed by K1WT
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 53
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59 new mic on icom 7610 with new mic
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 57
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara in- Natick, MA 59
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59++
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 59 on dipole
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 58 i/o
WA1KVK Don, Pepperell, icom 551, 55, 3 element beam
KJ1A Pete South Bristol, ME 44 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/03/24 John KB1VXY
2. Welcome back to Don WA1KVK
3. Reports on the 10 meter band and contests
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relayed by K1WT
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 53
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59 new mic on icom 7610 with new mic
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 57
WB4EJR Jim , KC1KGS Barbara in- Natick, MA 59
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59++
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 59 on dipole
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 58 i/o
WA1KVK Don, Pepperell, icom 551, 55, 3 element beam
KJ1A Pete South Bristol, ME 44 i/o
NOTES:
1. NCS for 03/03/24 John KB1VXY
2. Welcome back to Don WA1KVK
3. Reports on the 10 meter band and contests
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/18/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:16 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14 and one by email
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA email
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 57
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 33 antenna blew to east
KC1KGS Barbara in- Natick, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 857 D, Shark hamstick 4.5 feet 55
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
KC1UAP Jonathan, Medfield, MA tried, in the noise, no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 02/25/24 John KB1VXY
2. Discussion of Shark Hamsticks, cross polarization issues, full length vs with coils. Reports of unusual contacts made despite this compromised set up.
3. Discussion by K1KZP Phantom network of repeaters. 224.160 PL 67, and others
4. Algonquin Flea pickings discussed.
5. Woburn 449.825 K1LHP, Woburn, MA PL 136.5, linked into Quahog net, including 224.060, AJ1L, PL 103.5 in Norwell, MA, and some RI repeaters.
6. ARRL DX Contest, CW: 0000Z, Feb 17 to 2400Z, Feb 18
7. North American QSO Party, RTTY 1800Z, Feb 24 to 0559Z, Feb 25
8. South Carolina QSO Party 1500Z, Feb 24 to 0159Z, Feb 25
9. ARRL Inter. DX Contest, SSB 0000Z, Mar 2 to 2400Z, Mar 3
10. Virginia QSO Party 1400Z, Mar 16 to 0400Z, Mar 17, 2024 and
1200Z-2400Z, Mar 17, 2024 (good skip for us here in MA)
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:16 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 14 and one by email
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA email
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 57
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 33 antenna blew to east
KC1KGS Barbara in- Natick, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 857 D, Shark hamstick 4.5 feet 55
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 59
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
KC1UAP Jonathan, Medfield, MA tried, in the noise, no copy
NOTES:
1. NCS for 02/25/24 John KB1VXY
2. Discussion of Shark Hamsticks, cross polarization issues, full length vs with coils. Reports of unusual contacts made despite this compromised set up.
3. Discussion by K1KZP Phantom network of repeaters. 224.160 PL 67, and others
4. Algonquin Flea pickings discussed.
5. Woburn 449.825 K1LHP, Woburn, MA PL 136.5, linked into Quahog net, including 224.060, AJ1L, PL 103.5 in Norwell, MA, and some RI repeaters.
6. ARRL DX Contest, CW: 0000Z, Feb 17 to 2400Z, Feb 18
7. North American QSO Party, RTTY 1800Z, Feb 24 to 0559Z, Feb 25
8. South Carolina QSO Party 1500Z, Feb 24 to 0159Z, Feb 25
9. ARRL Inter. DX Contest, SSB 0000Z, Mar 2 to 2400Z, Mar 3
10. Virginia QSO Party 1400Z, Mar 16 to 0400Z, Mar 17, 2024 and
1200Z-2400Z, Mar 17, 2024 (good skip for us here in MA)
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/11/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:58 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by K1WT
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 53
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 53
N2DXT Shawn Quincy, MA mobile 42
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59 new radio Icom 7610
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 54
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59 i/o
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 56 i/o
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+ heard KC1UAP and N2DXT
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 56
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 58 i/o
KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH 53 squalo up 40 feet folded dipole tried,
KC1UAP Jonathan, Medfield, MA using a Palomar end fed. 54
NOTES:
1. NCS for 02/18/24 John KB1VXY
2. Welcome to Jonathan, KC1UAP, new ham
3. 10 meters booming yesterday.
4. W1ZB talked about the Arc 5 transmitter, WWII radio.
5. Algonquin Flea Market (Marlborough) https://www.qsl.net/n1em/2024flyer.pdf Saturday February 17, 2024 at the Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School 25 Union St (off rt 85 in MArlborough, MA
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:58 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 18
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by K1WT
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 53
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA 53
N2DXT Shawn Quincy, MA mobile 42
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59 new radio Icom 7610
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 54
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59 i/o
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 56 i/o
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+ heard KC1UAP and N2DXT
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 56
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 58 i/o
KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH 53 squalo up 40 feet folded dipole tried,
KC1UAP Jonathan, Medfield, MA using a Palomar end fed. 54
NOTES:
1. NCS for 02/18/24 John KB1VXY
2. Welcome to Jonathan, KC1UAP, new ham
3. 10 meters booming yesterday.
4. W1ZB talked about the Arc 5 transmitter, WWII radio.
5. Algonquin Flea Market (Marlborough) https://www.qsl.net/n1em/2024flyer.pdf Saturday February 17, 2024 at the Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School 25 Union St (off rt 85 in MArlborough, MA
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/04/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 9:54 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA i/o relay by WS1K
WS1K Jon Plymouth 59 i/o
N2DXT Shawn Quincy, MA 44 1/4 wave verti 60 watts,
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 55
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 57 i/o
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 44 FT - 857d, battery from portable zero, home brew mobile 1/4 wave on
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
KT1S Mike, Haverhill, MA, 44, low power on indoor antenna
NOTES:
1. Welcome back to Shawn, N2DXT and Welcome to Mike, KT1S.
NCS for 02/11/24 John KB1VXY
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 16
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA i/o relay by WS1K
WS1K Jon Plymouth 59 i/o
N2DXT Shawn Quincy, MA 44 1/4 wave verti 60 watts,
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 55
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 57 i/o
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 44 FT - 857d, battery from portable zero, home brew mobile 1/4 wave on
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 59
KT1S Mike, Haverhill, MA, 44, low power on indoor antenna
NOTES:
1. Welcome back to Shawn, N2DXT and Welcome to Mike, KT1S.
NCS for 02/11/24 John KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 01/28/24: START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:01 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA 53
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 54
K1IFF Cliff Bristol, CT FN41mq, 52 i/o
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH 44 i/o
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 57
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 56
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 57
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 58 ft710, second round on FTdx10, half wave par loop
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 56
KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH in the noise, relay by N1TQ
NOTES:
1. ARES Simulated Emergency Test "Operation Snow Globe" Saturday Feb 3, 2024, 10 am to 12 noon.
https://ema.arrl.org/2024/01/27/eastern-massachusetts-ares-exercise-operation-snow-globe-document-2-3-24-1000-am-1200-pm/
2. Winter Field Day yesterday and today
3. Congratulations to Tom, K1TW who received an award at the New England Sci-Tech from ARRL (Phil K9HI) for his support of the hobby.
4. Nearfest now back to two days for the Spring event, April 25 and 26, NOTE: this is a Thursday and Friday. https://near-fest.com/ Also: https://ema.arrl.org/2024/01/27/near-fest-xxxv-changes-and-news-updated-january-27-2024/
5. Framingham Amateur Radio Association, meeting, Peter Morrison, AC1KY will talk on "Aircraft Tracking with SDR" This is a hybrid meeting at McAuliffe branch of Framingham Public Library at 7 pm and on Zoom. All are invited. For Zoom invite, email John KB1VXY@ARRL.NET
NCS for 02/04/24 John KB1VXY
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA 53
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 54
K1IFF Cliff Bristol, CT FN41mq, 52 i/o
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH 44 i/o
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 57
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 57
KC1LEA Dan, Maynard MA 56
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 57
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 58 ft710, second round on FTdx10, half wave par loop
K1TW Tom, Bedford, MA 56
KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH in the noise, relay by N1TQ
NOTES:
1. ARES Simulated Emergency Test "Operation Snow Globe" Saturday Feb 3, 2024, 10 am to 12 noon.
https://ema.arrl.org/2024/01/27/eastern-massachusetts-ares-exercise-operation-snow-globe-document-2-3-24-1000-am-1200-pm/
2. Winter Field Day yesterday and today
3. Congratulations to Tom, K1TW who received an award at the New England Sci-Tech from ARRL (Phil K9HI) for his support of the hobby.
4. Nearfest now back to two days for the Spring event, April 25 and 26, NOTE: this is a Thursday and Friday. https://near-fest.com/ Also: https://ema.arrl.org/2024/01/27/near-fest-xxxv-changes-and-news-updated-january-27-2024/
5. Framingham Amateur Radio Association, meeting, Peter Morrison, AC1KY will talk on "Aircraft Tracking with SDR" This is a hybrid meeting at McAuliffe branch of Framingham Public Library at 7 pm and on Zoom. All are invited. For Zoom invite, email John KB1VXY@ARRL.NET
NCS for 02/04/24 John KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 01/21/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:15 am (further discussion and low power tests until 10:25)
50.272 MHz
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Feel free to comment on typos, or cancel this email
Net log is at http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast: none heard, K1DAT was listening.
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH 55 i/o
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 59
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 56
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 56 i/o
KC1LEA Dan Maynard MA 57 dedicated dipole with longer coax wire oriented N/S, signal EW, vs multibander wire E/W, signal N/S with lobes
K1TW Tom Bedford, MA 59
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 57
KC2TV Tony, Mont Vernon, NH 54
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 58
KB1OTQ Don Weston, MA 58 10 meter hustler mast running horizontal off filing cabinet
W1HAI Joe Natick, MA 58
NOTES:
1. Nearfest only one day, Friday, April 26, 2024, no Saturday! Fall event will still be October 11 and 12, 2024 https://forum.near-fest.com/index.php?topic=1688.msg3863#msg3863
2. ARRL VHF Contest ongoing. Reports: low activity. 6M is ok, 432 some activity, hearing some IMD (intermodulation distortion- harmonics) on a stronger station.
3. HamXposition: August 22-25, 2024. Dr. Tamitha Skov, of Space Weather fame, speaker on Saturday night 8/24/24! https://hamxposition.org/
4. Discussion of dipole orientation, coax length and height on propogation.
5. ARES Simulated Emergency Test Saturday Feb 3, 2024, 10 am to 12 noon.
6. Weather Net on Fridays at 4:30 pm on Mt. Wauchset 53.31 MHz repeater PL 71.9
7. Some of us did 5 watt and lower power transmissions after the net.
NCS for 01/28/24 John KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 01/14/24
START: 9:30 am CLOSE 10:00 am
Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA by KB1VXY on 2 element moxon aimed Southeast at 9:20 and and Northeast at 9:30.
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 17
Southeast:
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 55
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay about 53 to kc1kzb
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA relay about 53 to kc1kzb
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH 55 i/o
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
KC1LEA Dan Maynard MA 57
K1TW Tom Bedford, MA 58
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 56
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 57 i/o
NOTES:
1. Tom, K1TW, noting that Phil Temples, K9HI, looking for info on anyone or any club mentoring new hams, if so,
email K9HI@arrl.org
2. Tom, N1TQ, notes the WinterFest 2024, Whitman Club.
Flyer. http://www.wa1npo.org/WF/WinterFestFlyer2024.pdf
K of C Hall, 1195 Bedford Street, Rt. 18, Whitman, MA
Saturday Jan 20, 2024 9 AM to 1 PM, walk-ins $5, Tables $15
NCS for 01/21/24 John KB1VXY
Southeast:
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 55
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay about 53 to kc1kzb
K1WT Wally Dennisport, MA relay about 53 to kc1kzb
Northeast
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
N1TQ Tom, Douglas, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH 55 i/o
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 58
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 58
W1ZB Jerry, Andover, MA 59+
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 58
KC1LEA Dan Maynard MA 57
K1TW Tom Bedford, MA 58
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 56
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 57 i/o
NOTES:
1. Tom, K1TW, noting that Phil Temples, K9HI, looking for info on anyone or any club mentoring new hams, if so,
email K9HI@arrl.org
2. Tom, N1TQ, notes the WinterFest 2024, Whitman Club.
Flyer. http://www.wa1npo.org/WF/WinterFestFlyer2024.pdf
K of C Hall, 1195 Bedford Street, Rt. 18, Whitman, MA
Saturday Jan 20, 2024 9 AM to 1 PM, walk-ins $5, Tables $15
NCS for 01/21/24 John KB1VXY
YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 01/07/24
START: 9:30 am
CLOSE: initially closed at 10:06 am, but other stations came and due to QRM we moved to 50.275 and extended the net to 10:20 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 21
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by WS1K
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 54
WS1K Jon Plymouth, MA 55
KC1BBU Bob Wareham, MA i/o 55
AG1B Rich Rochester, MA 40 watts i/o
KC1DWH Nick Green, RI, FN41cr i/o 22
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 54
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 33
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 54
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 54
KC1LEA Dan Maynard MA 57
K1TW Tom Bedford, MA 58
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
W1OA Al Salem, NH 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 43
W1CBY Peter, Atkinson, NH, 44
START: 9:30 am
CLOSE: initially closed at 10:06 am, but other stations came and due to QRM we moved to 50.275 and extended the net to 10:20 am
Net control (NCS) : KB1VXY
Check-ins by radio or relay: 21
Southeast:
K1DAT Ken Sagamore Beach, MA relay by WS1K
KC1KZB Mike East Weymouth, MA 54
WS1K Jon Plymouth, MA 55
KC1BBU Bob Wareham, MA i/o 55
AG1B Rich Rochester, MA 40 watts i/o
KC1DWH Nick Green, RI, FN41cr i/o 22
Northeast
KD1NA David, Groveland, MA 59
KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 59
WB1CMG David, KA1WJD Michelle, Mont Vernon, NH i/o 54
WB4EJR Jim, KC1KGS Barbara - Natick, MA 33
N1AVP Morris, Arlington MA 59
AF1R Leandra, Needham, MA 54
N1WEN Bill, Natick, MA 54
KC1LEA Dan Maynard MA 57
K1TW Tom Bedford, MA 58
K1KZP Ed, Wilmington, MA 58
W1OA Al Salem, NH 59
K1ROY Roy Woburn, MA 43
W1CBY Peter, Atkinson, NH, 44
