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Sunday, December 30, 2018

2019 Yankee 6 Meter SSB Net Log

2019 Log Yankee Single Sideband Net

NET CONTROL FOR YANKEE SINGLE SIDEBAND NET (6 METERS)  now at 50.272 MHz, USB (as of 11/06/16)  AT 9:30 LOCAL TIME SUNDAY MORNINGS:

NCS K1GBX, Art, Georgetown, MA   Northeast of Boston.  

ASSISTANT NET CONTROLS: KB1GMX, Framingham, MA
KB1VXY Hopkinton, MA, 
Multiple stations in Framingham, Hopkinton, Millis, MA area and Southern NH  (Mont Vernon) that can pick up your signal also. 

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 12/29/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS            KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59  
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00 not feeling well
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he 59+  
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ 
KA1WJD- Michelle, 
KB1OTB      Danesh, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  59  i/o
KD1NA        David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59   
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59   i/o
KC1GGL Max, Arlington, MA 59 i/o
KA1GTT     Andy, Chelmseford, MA  59
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  FN42im 44
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 57
KC1ELD     AL,  Hudson, NH ic7410 44 (59 at KD1NA)


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI - 71,   S/N - 0 * 43, now broke, and now 2 days, may be at bottom of cycle now
 A -  3,  K - 0
K1GBX and N1XNK be well
Happy New Years Holidays!

NET CONTROL: 01/05/20:  KB1CMX Allision, Frmaingham, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 12/22/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:29  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS            KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 57
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, KB1OTB Danesh, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,    i/o
KD1NA        David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59  
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59   
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59  
K1MIZ        Chuck, North Londonderry, NH   FN42hw 59 i/o 
KA1GTT     Andy, Chelmseford, MA  59
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  FN42im 59 
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59+
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA   EM20np 56 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI - 71,   S/N - 0 * 33 days,  A -  13,  K - 2
solar wind from a coronal hole. 
Happy Holidays!

NET CONTROL: 12/29/19:  KB1VXY  John, Hopkinton, MA 

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 12/15/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:25  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS    KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 55
K1DAT        Ken, Millis,  MA, FN42he 57 i/o
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  59  i/o
KD1NA        David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59   
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 57  
K1MIZ        Chuck, North Londonderry, NH   FN42hw  57
KA1GTT     Andy, Chelmseford, MA 59 ICOM 7300 40 meter antenna 
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  FN42im 55
K1UTS       Bill, Chelmsford, MA 55 FN42ho 44

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI - 70,   S/N - 0 * 32 days,  A - 4 ,  K - 0
Some solar winds from a coronal hole.  Meteor activity also.
ARRL - 10 meter contest
Welcome to Andy KA1GTT, who reminds us there is AM activity on 6 Meters at 50.400 and 50.550
NET CONTROL: 12/22/19:  KB1GMX  Allison, Framingham, MA 

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 12/08/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:37 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS     KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 57
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  s2-3 by KB1VXY before the net
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,   59  i/o
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh   59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh      
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk   58
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA  FN41pv  55
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA   EM20np 44
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  FN42im 58
K1UTS       Bill, Chelmsford, MA 55 FN42ho 44
KC1ELD     AL,  Hudson, NH ic7410 44

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI - 69,   S/N - 0*29 days,  A -2 ,  K - 0

NET CONTROL: 12/15/19:  KB1VXY John Hopkinton,  MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 12/01/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:22 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS     KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 55
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  by email, not heard but was listening
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB -   Danesh,   59 i/o
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  and KC1GGL Max, also, 59 i/o 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59  
K1MIZ        Chuck, North Londonderry FN42hw 44 
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59 i/o     
KC2TV       Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 58
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59  
KC1GTK     Paul, Kingston, NH 55 7300 open wire fed 80 meter doublet
KC1HXR    Merril, Merrimac, MA by relay from KC1GTK
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA 44 FN41 FT450 Loop at 30 feet
W1ENB      Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im 55 6 meter dipole 
N1WLD       Wayne Lee NH 55  
  
Recent but out this week>>
KD1BC      Warren Holliston, MA, FN42gf 00
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA   EM20np 00
K1UTS       Bill, Chelmsford, MA 00
KC1ELD     AL,  Hudson, NH ic7410 
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  00
KB1VXH     George, Ashby, MA FN42cq  00
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 00
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 70,    S/N - 0*17 day,  A - 4,  K  - 1 
Welcome to some new checkins: KC1GTK, N1WLD
From Art K1GBX re 6 meter activity, "get on the air, call someone on phone and get on!"

NET CONTROL: 12/08/19:  KB1GMX Allision, Framingham, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/24/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE  10:19  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS     KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he 22 
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB - out  Danesh,  59 i/o
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59  
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59  
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA   EM20np 55
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59 i/o
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59 
K1MIZ        Chuck, North Londonderry FN42hw 58
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh     59 
KD1BC      Warren Holliston, MA, FN42gf 59 i/o
KC2TV       Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 55
K1UTS       Bill, Chelmsford, MA 44

Recent but out this week>>
KC1ELD     AL,  Hudson, NH ic7410 
W1AJM       Al, Charlestown, MA 00 FN41
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA  00
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 00  
KB1VXH     George, Ashby, MA FN42cq  00
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 00
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 
W1ENB       Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im  

NOTES: UPDATE: 
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 68   S/N - 0, A - 12,  K  - 2 
Happy Thanksgiving!
Keep a copy of the MA law re driving with radio and your license
Welcome to Bill K1UTS

NET CONTROL: 12/01/19:  KB1VXY John Hopkinton, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/17/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:10:26 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS      KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX     Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  33
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB - out  Danesh, all 59, i/o
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59 
AC1DU       Tom,  Billirica, MA 59 i/o
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 i/o  
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA  22, got help from KD1NA
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59
K1MIZ        Chuck, North Londonderry 59
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA 57 
W1AJM       Al, Charlestown, MA 57
KC1ELD     AL,  Hudson, NH ic7410 100 watts inverted V fan dipole home made, 57
ALSO another W1? (was it W1ENB       Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im  22)

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 68   S/N - 0, A - 4,  K  - 1 
momentary spot, now gone
MSK144 meteor scatter digital mode on 50.260 MHz  
Welcome to Chuck, K1MIZ Chuck, 3 element Msquared 
Welcome back to Al, W1AJM, on 565
Distracted driver bill going to be voted on this week maybe.
There is also a general exclusion for ham radio

NET CONTROL: 11/24/19:  KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/10/19  
START:       9:31 am  CLOSE: : am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS      KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr heard weakly by KD1NA  .00 in Hopkinton
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  ?? not heard
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB   Danesh, all 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
AC1DU       Tom,  Billirica, MA 59 i/o
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  57  
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 57 i/o
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA  33
KB1VXH     George, Ashby, MA FN42cq 33

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 70   S/N - 0, A - 3,  K  - 1 

NET CONTROL: 11/17/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 11/03/19  
START:       9:31 am  CLOSE: 10:13 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS      KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr   43, S8 by others on net.
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he   53 before net
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB   Danesh, all 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh     59 
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
AC1DU       Tom,  Billirica, MA 59 i/o
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  57  
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59 i/o
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  55 remote

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 68   S/N - 11, A - 3,  K  - 0 
cycle 25
some activity in LU and PY on 10 meters this week.


NET CONTROL: 11/10/19:  KB1GMX Allision, Framingham, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/27/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:04  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS      KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY      John  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59 
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB   Danesh, all 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  59    
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59  
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 57  
AC1DU       Tom,  Billirica, MA 57
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 57 i/o   
KB1VXH     George, Ashby, MA FN42cq 55

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 68   S/N - 0, A - 18,  K  - 3 
Heavy solar wind from a solar storm 
E skip on 6 meters is present
Falmouth Flea,  200 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA 9 am.
Framingham Amateur Radio Association:  Board has suspended plans for the annual Flea.
NET CONTROL: 11/02/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA 



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/20/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 9:56 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  5 El Beam s2-3  by KB1VXY on Moxon, 
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB   Danesh, all 59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59     
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59  
W1ENB       Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im 22 barely copied, but was heard by N1XNK and KD1NA and KB1GMX
AC1DU       Tom,  Billirica, MA 57
K1TW         Tom,  Bedford, MA 44


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 65 lowest in a while   S/N - 0, A - 6,  K  - 2 
Solar wind from coronal holes
Opening out to 9 land Wed pm 
November 2, 2019 Falmouth ARA 10:30 am?
http://www.falara.org/activities/fara-fest
NET CONTROL: 10/27/19:  KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/13/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:18 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  s2 by KB1VXY, s6 by KB1GMX 
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  and KB1OTB   Danesh, all 59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  55
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59 i/o
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59    
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59  
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 56 i/o  
KI5CVI        Rick, Bedford, MA  33
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59 
Recent but out this week>>
W1ENB       Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im 00
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 00
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  00
N1FSK        Sandy, Worcester, MA FN42bg heard 00
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 67   S/N - 0, A - 13,  K  - 3  
George gave a favorable report on the CC Crane 2E radio, AM/FM. WX, 2 meters

NET CONTROL: 10/20/19:  KB1VXY JOHN, Hopkinton, MA 

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 10/06/19  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:07  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  00 
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH, 59    
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59   
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  57 
W1ENB       Eric, Carlisle, MA FN42im s1 by KB1VXY relay by KB1GMX
KI5CVI        Rick Bedford, MA s2 by KB1VXY, relay by KB1GMX

KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 00 
N1FSK        Sandy, Worcester, MA FN42bg heard 00
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 67   S/N - 0, A - 7,  K  - 2  
two brief sunspots, one cycle 24, and one on cycle 25.
Nearfest next weekend, 
Welcome to Eric, W1ENB, Carlisle, MA and  Rick KI5CVI, Bedford, MA
NET CONTROL: 10/13/19:  KB1GMX Allison, Framihgham, MA, 



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/29/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:05  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he   s2 on Moxon,  s1 on wire here in Hopkinton.
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,    59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh   59
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr   52
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59 
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  57 remote

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 66   S/N - 0 * 26 days, A - 8,  K  - 1
FARA Meeting at FRamingham PD, Thursday October 3, 2019, 7:30 pm.  David, KB1YXL will talk about "Fun Things To Do With The International Space Station".  
Correction to last week's log, 9/22/19, K1DAT was at Sagamore beach, MA with a pretty good signal, not Millis, MA.
NET CONTROL: 10/06/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA,out week of 10/13/19

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/22/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:02  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  56 on Moxon, 53 on wire here in Hopkinton.
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,    59
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  58  
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59    
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59  
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  56

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 67   S/N - 0 *18 days, A - 8,  K  - 1
Solar wind to arrive Monday
NET CONTROL: 09/29/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/15/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 9:58  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh  59
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH, 59   
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk   59 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh  59   

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 68   S/N - 0  A - 5,  K  - 1
Great lunch eyeball QSO with KD1NA, KC1GWX, KC2TV and KB1VXY on Saturday of Boxboro.
VHF contest ongoing
NET CONTROL: 09/22/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 9/09/19:
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  9:50 am
Frequency:   50.272
NCS KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA
WB1CMG      David,
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat

KB1OTB      Dahnesh, w/ Q cat, MONT VERNON, NH at college.
KA1AQP    Rick, Millbury, MA ??

KB1VXY John, KD1NA, David, KC1GWX, Mark, KC2TV Tony,  all met for lunch at Boxboro.
K1DAT, NV1N, N1AVP, N1TQ, N1FSK  at Boxboro.

Notes: KB1GMX >>S/N - 0, SFI-69, A-7, K-3

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 09/01/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  10:15  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins. Signal reports from Hopkinton, MA
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59 
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  00 not heard
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  59 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 44  
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 58  
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59   
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 57
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  57 on QRP  
KX1B           Bryan, Goffstown, NH    FN42ex 57
N1FSK         Sandy, Worcester, MA FN42bg heard 59 on wire dipole, 55 on moxon pointing NorthEast

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 66   S/N - 0*28 days!,  A - 36,  K  -  4,

Welcome to Bryan KX1B and welcome back to Sandy N1FSK

Boxboro Hamexposition 2019 9/6, 9/7, 9/8
Many YSSB net check-ins will be there Saturday.  Give/listen for  a call on 146.52 around Noon on Saturday.  then move to 146.550 or 146.565
Be sure to set radio to no offset so it is simplex.

Other 2 M FM simplex frequencies, 146.525, 146.550, 146.565 (popular in Eastern MA) and 146.80.
2 M SSB calling frequency 144.200 MHz
440 FM calling frequency 446.00 MHz 
6 M FM calling Frequency 50.525 MHz
6 M SSB calling frequency 50.125
WB1GOF Westford 2 M repeater 146.955, PL in > 74.4 out > 74.4 
N1FSK and N1TQ will be in the lot selling equipment

NET CONTROL: 09/08/19:  KB1CMX,Allison, Framingham,  MA


====================================================>

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/25/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  9:58  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 00 
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  00
WB1CMG    David, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  KB1OTB Danesh 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  57
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  59  
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59    
     

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1VXY >>, 
Solar: SFI- 65   S/N - 0 ,  A - 4,  K  - 2,

NET CONTROL: 09/01/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/18/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:11  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David,  59, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  KB1OTB Danesh
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 45
     

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>,
Solar: SFI- 66   S/N - 0 ,  A - 4,  K  - 2,
Solar wind during week,
Flipping screen Ctl-Alt-up arrow
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/screen-upside-down-windows
NET CONTROL: 08/25/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/11/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:24  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.

NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  heard weakly by KB1GMX and  by email
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  KD1NA said Art checked in weakly, later heard 44
WB1CMG    David,  59 i/o, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  KB1OTB Danesh 59 i/o
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk    59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh  59  
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59
        
Out this Week =========================================>
W1OL        Guy, STONEHAM, MA  00
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 00 
W1OA         Al Salem NH  FN42jt   00
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 00
N1IPU         Mark Clinton, MA  FN42dj 00
KA1AQP     Rick, Millbury, MA  FN42cd 
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg   00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 66   S/N - 0 * 19 days, 5 or 6 days with sunspots ,  A - 8,  K  - 1, 
Solar wind during week,

North American QSO Party SSB version next Saturday
Shortwave Radios recommended by N1XNK: Drake R8A, SX73 , SX100, CC Crane -SSB Skywave best bet for travel, Tecsun 880

WEbsite that reviewed shortwave radios: 
https://swling.com/blog/tag/cc-skywave-ssb-review/

OVERTHEAIRDIGITALTV.COM to find digital tv stations from N1AVP


NET CONTROL: 08/18/19:  KB1GMX, Allison Framingham,  MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 08/04/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 9:53  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  heard weakly by KB1GMX and  by email
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  KD1NA said Art checked in weakly
WB1CMG    David,  59 i/o, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,  K B1OTB Danesh 
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  57  
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
W1OL        Guy, STONEHAM, MA 55                                                                                                                                                               
NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, 
geomagnetic activity coming next couple of days
Solar: SFI- 65   S/N - 0 * 12 days, 5 or 6 days with sunspots ,  A - 3,  K  - 2, 
NET CONTROL: 08/11/19:  KB1VXY John Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/28/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:10 :11  am local time., Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
K1DAT        Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  heard bweakly by KB1GMX and  by email
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  55 to 44 by end
WB1CMG    David,  59 i/o, FN42dv w/ KA1WJD- Michelle, q cat Mont Vernon, NH,   B1OTB Danesh courtesy checks ins
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 56 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 
W1OA         Al Salem NH  FN42jt   59
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  59  
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  59 i/o
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh  59  

Out this Week =========================================>
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 00
N1IPU         Mark Clinton, MA  FN42dj 00
KA1AQP     Rick, Millbury, MA  FN42cd 
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg   00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
solar wind coming in soon, hole in the sun, no sunspots
Welcome back to George N1XNK and Al W1OA
KD1NA reported on Lobstercon
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 67   S/N - 0  ,  A - 4,  K  - 1, 
NET CONTROL: 08/04/19:  KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA 



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/21/19:  
START:       9:31 am  CLOSE:10:03  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT        Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  00 by email
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all  59  i/o 
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv  55
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  59   
N1IPU         Mark Clinton, MA  FN42dj 44
KA1AQP     Rick, Millbury, MA  FN42cd 59

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
Welcome back to N1IPU MArk, and first time check in Rick KA1AQP!
KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 66   S/N - 0  ,  A - 3,  K  - 1, 

NET CONTROL: 07/28/19:  KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA FN42fe


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/14/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:10 :19  am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he 59  
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj  59 
NV1N           Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59   
KC1GWX     Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk   59 
N1JIW         Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
W1OA         Al Salem NH  FN42jt 59 icom 746 into 5 element cushcraft up 75 feet, 100 watts. 


Out this Week =========================================>
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh  00   
KD1NA     David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls   00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr  00
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg   00
KC2TV      Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv  00
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/

KB1GMX >>, 
Solar: SFI- 66 low for cycle,  S/N - 0  ,  A - 6,  K  - 2, `
solar wind comeing from coronal hole, not quite at bottom, but very close, based on observations, will know better in 6 months
Talk about batteries and using power boosters and shortest and heaviest wires as possible to avoid voltage drop.
Talk about how to remotely check into the net.

NET CONTROL: 07/21/19:  KB1GMX, Allison, Framingham MA FN42fe


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 07/07/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:10 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 57 mobile i/o
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, Cape Cod, MA, FN42he 44 
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o 
KD1NA     David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  57 
N1AVP       Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59 
KC2TV      Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv   57 i/o
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59 i/o    
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg 59  
NV1N         Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh   57 
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk   57 with his new squallo 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 56

Out this Week =========================================>
N1JIW       Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 00
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 


Notes:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
KB1GMX , >> SFI- 66 , S/N - 0  ,  A - 3,  K  - 0,  8 days with no sunspots`
Best wishes to Allison and Evelyn from the net.
Best wishes to Art from the net.
Lobstercon coming up this Friday in ME Thomas Point Beach, QRP get together with lobster, KD1NA might be there., 
http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=L19
Discussion of Raspberry Pi  4 vs. others

NET CONTROL: 07/14/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA FN42fe



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/30/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:00 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 44
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 57 mobile i/o
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, Cape Cod, MA, FN42he 44 
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o 
KD1NA     David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59 
N1AVP       Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59 
KC2TV      Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv   57
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59    
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg 59


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/

KB1GMX >>, 
SFI- 67 , S/N - 0  ,  A -3,  K  - 0`
NET CONTROL: 07/07/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA FN42fe

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/2319:  Field Day!
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  9:55 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  From Concord Rod and gun club for Field Day, MA  FN42hh 59+
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT         Ken, Cape Cod, MA, FN42he  KB1VXY heard him call but K1DAT did not come back
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all   i/o 59
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk  i/o ?
KD1NA     David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 57  
N1JIW       Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
W1BIM       6A WMA Bob W1TAB Oakham, MA FD 59
N1AVP       Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59
KC1JRL    John Field day Somerville, MA? 44 

Out this Week =========================================>
NV1N         Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    
KC2TV      Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv   
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg 
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 00    
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 

Notes: >>
KB1GMX >>, 35 days without a sunspot
SFI- 66 , S/N -0  ,  A - 4,  K  -1`
NET CONTROL: 06/30/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA FN42fe


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/1619:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  10:08 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 57 i/o 
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh  58  
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 55  
W1HAI        Joe Natick, MA FN42hg 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 57 
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59+

Out this Week =========================================>
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 00    
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/

KB1GMX >>, 28 days without a sunspot
SFI- 68 , S/N - 0 ,  A -4,  K -2`
Happy Father's Day
Feild Day next weekend.  
KB1GMX at Concord Rod and Gun club.  
KB1VXY at McAuliffe Branch of Framingham Public Library (saturday 2 pm to 6 pm only).

NET CONTROL: 
06/23/19 Field Day:   KB1GMX Allison Framingham, MA  operating from the Concord FD site. 
06/30/19:  KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA FN42fe



YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/0919:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  09:56 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 58 
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59+
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59 i/o   
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    57 audio down
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 58 

Out this Week =========================================>

N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 00 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/

KB1GMX >>, SFI-68, S/N -0 ,  A -18,  K -`1
solar flare hit last night
VHF contest on now, lots of activity yesterday

NET CONTROL: 

06/16/19 Father's Day and 06/23/19 Field Day:   KB1GMX Allison Framingham, MA  


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 06/02/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  10:15 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 55
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, w/ q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all  59 i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj  59 i/o out 3-4 weeks
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59   
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv  57

Out this Week =========================================>
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00 
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  00 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    00

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 69, S/N - 0* 14 days ,  A -3 ,  K - 0 
Some 6 activity
Welcome back to K1GBX

NET CONTROL: 
06/09/19:   KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA, might be out 6/16/19
06/16/19: KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA

06/22/19: Field Day KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/26/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  10:06 am local time.
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  00
WB1CMG    David,  with KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH    FN42dv , and KB1OTB Danesh all 59  i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 57
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 57 
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 57  
Out this Week =========================================>
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00 out this week
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 00   
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    00

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 67, S/N -0 ,  A - 4,  K -`1 
2 meter ssb activity daily about 8 am: 144.205 MHz, and 
Thursday 8:30 pm 144.250 MHz  New Englan Weak Signal Group 

NET CONTROL: 06/02/19:   KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/19/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  10:17 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he  59
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o, FN42dv   KA1OTB Danesh all 59 i/o
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59 i/o
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59  
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59 
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  59
N1DVC      Bob,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 59

Recent check-ins who missed net:
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 00 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 00 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    00

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 70, S/N - 11,  A - 5,  K -`0 
Last spot will go off sun in a day or so

NET CONTROL: 05/26/19:   KB1GMX, Allison, Framingham,  MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/12/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE:  9:55 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA, FN42he)  59
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o, FN42dv   59
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59
N1JIW        Joe,  Holliston, MA  FN42ge 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls  59
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 57
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59
W1HAI       Joe,  Natick MA FN42hg 59

Recent check-ins who missed net:
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 00
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 00  
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh    00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00
N1DVC      Robert,  Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d 00

NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 76, S/N - 26,  A - 25,  K -`1 
weak CME, 
10 meter and 6 meter openings Friday

Framingham Public Library, Main Branch, Brown Bag Lunch Series, Friday June 7, 2019 12 to 1 pm.  John, KB1VXY and Andy KC1DMM from FARA will talk about the Fascinating Hobby of Amateur Radio. Also try a demo.

Welcome back to Joe, N1JIW

NET CONTROL: 05/19/19:   KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 05/05/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:13 am
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 55
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA,   (sometimes Millis, MA, FN42he) 22 by KB1GMX
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o, FN42dv 59  
N1DVC      Robert Hopkinton, MA FN42fe 857d G5RV dipole,  100 watts heard 55 on my moxon poionting north, 59 on dipole
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59 
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59  
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  59

KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 00
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 00
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 00
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA 33 FN41pv  00
W1HFN      Barry Sterling, MA FN42dl 00 

Regulars who missed net for a few weeks:
KB1LRL    Ray Lunenberg, MA FN42do 
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA   FN42if 


NOTES: UPDATE: see http://yankee6meterssbnet.blogspot.com/
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 74, S/N - 12,  A - 10,  K -`1 
Solar flare late Saturday, caused minor brown out in pacific reagion
Nearfest May 3 and 4, 2019 https://near-fest.com/ lightly attended, Rain SFriday, dry Saturday by end

Welcome to Bob N1DVC in Hopkinton, MA and congratulatinos on the Extra Class license
New England QSO Party May 4 and 5, 2019. https://neqp.org/


NET CONTROL: 05/12/19:   KB1GMX, Allison in Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/28/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 9:54 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59+
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe 
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, FN42he  (sometimes Millis, MA) s3/4
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o, FN42dv 59+ 
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59 i/o
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA FN42kj 59
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA 33 FN41pv 55 
W1HFN      Barry Sterling, MA FN42dl  59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 00 
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 00
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  00
KB1LRL    Ray Lunenberg, MA FN42do 00

Regulars who missed net for a few weeks:
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 00
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA   FN42if 00

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 67, S/N - 0,  A - 6,  K -`1 

Nearfest May 3 and 4, 2019 https://near-fest.com/

New England QSO Party May 4 and 5, 2019. https://neqp.org/

Welcome to  W1HFN Barry Sterine, MA


NET CONTROL: 05/05/19:   KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/21/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:10 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA  FN42hh 59
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA  , FN42he  (sometimes Sagamore Beach) 59
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o, FN42dv 59
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   FN42jk 59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA FN42jj 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  FN42gh 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA   FN42ls 59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA FN42hh 59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA  00 FN42kj 59
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA 33 FN41pv 44
KB1LRL    Ray Lunenberg, MA FN42do 44
N1TQ         Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db  59


Regulars who missed net:
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH FN42dv 00
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA   FN42if 00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA FN42mr 00

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 71, S/N - 11,  A - 4,  K -`1 ,

Nearfest May 3 and 4, 2019 https://near-fest.com/

New England QSO Party May 4 and 5, 2019. https://neqp.org/

Weldome to 
W1AJM      Al, Charlestown, MA 33 FN41pv 44
KB1LRL    Ray Lunenberg, MA FN42do 44


NET CONTROL: 04/28/19:   KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/14/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:26 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA 59 FN42hh
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA, FN42fe
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA  59, FN42he (sometimes Sagamore Beach near Cape Cod
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o 59, FN42dv
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   59 FN42jk
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA 59 FN42jj
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  59 FN42gh
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA  59 FN42ls
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH  57 FN42dv
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA 59 FN42hh

Regulars who missed net:
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA  00 FN42if
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA 00 FN42mr
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA FN42db
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA  00 FN42kj

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>, SFI- 76, S/N - 14,  A - 8,  K -2 ,

Sunspot, big one, low bands functional - fair,

VHF net: 144.195 MHz usb Monday 8 pm
UHF net:   432.100 MHz usb Wednesday 8 pm

Nearfest May 3 and 4, 2019 https://near-fest.com/

New England QSO Party May 4 and 5, 2019. https://neqp.org/

Discussion of various connectors, N, BNC, PL259

NET CONTROL: 04/21/19:   KB1VXY John, Hopkinton, MA

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 04/07/19:  
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 09:46 am
Frequency:  50.272
Check-ins.
NCS  KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA 
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA by email 
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH   i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA 
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  
K1WDC Jeff, Medfield MA  00
KC2TV   Tony, Mont Vernon, NH   

Regulars who missed net:
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA 59 
KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA 00
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA  00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA 00
KA1OTB - Danesh, Mont Vernon, NH

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>, SFI- , S/N - , A - ,  K - ,
Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea

NET CONTROL: 04/14/19:   KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/31/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:00 am
Frequency:  50.272

Check-ins.
NCS KB1VXY    John,  Hopkinton, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, Millis, MA 59 
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, , with q cat Mont Vernon, NH  59 i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA  59
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA 59
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA 59 
KC2TV   Tony, Mont Vernon, NH 57  

Regulars who missed net:
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA 00
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA 00
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA  00
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA  00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA 00
KA1OTB - Danesh, Mont Vernon, NH

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>, SFI-69, S/N - 0, A - 4,  K - 3,
6 meters showing sporadic E, W4LES working CW, probably another month for the early E season.

FARA Meeting Ted Robinson, K1QAR,  on Mag loop antenna. 04/04/19 at Framingham PD, 7:30 pm

Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea

NET CONTROL: 04/07/19:  FARA Flea.  KB1GMX, Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/24/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:18 am
Frequency:  50.272


NCS KB1VXY      John,  Hopkinton, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA S3 in Hopkinton, good copy! i/o
WB1CMG    David,  KA1WJD- Michelle, KA1OTB - Danesh, with q cat Mont Vernon, NH  59 i/o
KC1GWX    Mark, Arlington, MA   59
NV1N          Fred, Framingham, MA 59
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA   59
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA 59 
N1XNK       George, Waltham, MA 59
K1WDC      Jeff, Medfield MA  S4 running Emcomm wire
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA 59
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA 00 

Missed net:
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH, 
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA 00


NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 22, SFI- 78, A -1,  K - 1,
CME either did hit us and it was weak, or it went just by us.  Another CME coming.  Coronol hole on sun, so solar wind will pick up.  Elevated SFI is a good thing.  Sunspot on edge will go away soon likely.  15 meters had activity.  

FARA Meeting Ted Robinson, K1QAR,  on Mag loop antenna. 04/04/19 at Framingham PD.

Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea

73 magazine is online.  No good index.

Happy birthday to ART

Welcome to Jeff, W1WDC in Medfield.

NET CONTROL: 
03/31/19: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton,  MA

04/07/19:  FARA Flea.  KB1GMX, Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/17/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:17 am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1GMX      Allison,  Framingham, MA 59
KB1VXY      John,  Hopkinton, MA
K1DAT         Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA heard weakly by NCS before net, email check in
KC1GWX    Mark Arlington, MA   55 pointed beam southwest!
NV1N          Fred Framingham, MA  59 i/o working US Islands.
AA1NG       Chris, Framingham, MA 59  
KC2TV        Tony, Mont Vernon, NH, 55-57
KD1NA       David, Groveland, MA 59

Missed net:
WB1CMG    David, Mont Vernon, NH  00
KA1WJD     Michelle,  Mont Vernon, NH  w/ q cat  00
K1GBX        Art, Georgetown, MA 00
N1TQ          Tom, Douglas, MA 00 
N1AVP        Morris, Arlington, MA 00
N1XNK        George, Waltham, MA 00 


NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 00, SFI- 69, A -12,  K - 4, had a sunspot 
Weak slow moving CME hit us today

FARA Meeting Ted Robinson, K1QAR,  on Mag loop antenna. 04/04/19 7:30 pm at Framingham PD.

Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea

Central Mass ARA will feature W1LB on how to build an off center fed dipole. Thursday 3/21/19 7:30 pm, 
see www.cmara.org

NET CONTROL: 3/24/19: KB1VXY, John, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/10/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:23 am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, MILLS, MA 59  i/o
WB1CMG    David, MONT VERNON, NH  59 i/o
KA1WJD     Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH  w/ q cat  i/o
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM, MA 59 
KC1GWX   Mark Arlington, MA   55 pointed beam southwest!
N1TQ          Tom, DOUGLAS, MA 59 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA  59
NV1N          Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA  59 i/o working US Islands.
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 59  
KC2TV     Relay from N1TQ:  Tony, Mont Vernon, NH, not heard by NCS.
Relay from KB1GMX > using square loop, 
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 00
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 00

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 11, SFI- 70, A -5,  K - 1 
CME on 8th, headed our way on the 11th, but will probably not impact us
Welcome to Tony, KC2TV.

FARA Meeting Ted Robinson, K1QAR,  on Mag loop antenna. 04/04/19 at Framingham PD.

Corrosion on copper pipe antennas, use Krylon to cover it.

July/Aug 2018 QEX magazine design on rectangular loop antenna used by KB1GMX at Field Day.  

Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea


NET CONTROL: 3/17/19: KB1GMX, Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 03/03/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:23  am
Frequency:  50.272
NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, MILLS, MA 59  
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM, MA 59 i/o
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59
KC1GWX   Mark Arlington, MA   55
N1TQ          Tom, DOUGLAS, MA 59 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA  59
NV1N          Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA  59

KD1BC     Warren, Hollistion, MA 00
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 00  
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 00
WB1CMG    David, MONT VERNON, NH   00
KA1WJD     Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH  w/ q cat  00

NOTES: UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0 * 30 days, SFI- 69, A -12,  K - 3 
solar wind from a coronal hole still there
Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea
FARA Meeting March 7, 2019 7:30 PM Rob Macedo, KD1CY on ARES/Skywarn at Framingham PD, one William Welch Way/Union Ave.

NET CONTROL: 
3/10/19  KB1VXY John in Hopkinton, MA

3/17/19: KB1GMX, Allision, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/24/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10;22  am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
K1DAT         Ken, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA by email, not heard 
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 59
WB1CMG    David, MONT VERNON, NH  email  
KA1WJD     Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH  w/ q cat  email
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM, MA 59
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 58
KC1GWX   Mark Arlington, MA  44 
N1TQ          Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  59
KD1BC     Warren, Hollistion, MA 59 i/o
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 00 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 00 
NV1N          Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA  00



NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0 * 23 days, SFI- 70, A -2,  K -0 
another coronol hole, same one for past year, coming around again in a couple days.
Framingham Flea 4/7/19 Sunday at Keefe Tech in Framingham.  http://w1fy.org/flea
FARA Meeting March 7, 2019 7:30 PM Rob Macedo, KD1CY on ARES/Skywarn at Framingham PD, one William Welch Way/Union Ave.

NET CONTROL: 3/3/19  KB1VXY John in Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/17/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:24  am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA S2 on Moxon pointed south east before net i/o
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 59
WB1CMG    David, MONT VERNON, NH i/o 57  
KA1WJD     Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat  57
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA  59
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
NV1N          Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA  59
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59
N1KZC        Arthur, Watertown, MA 58, i/o prior to the net
KC1GWX   Mark Arlington, MA  54, iconm 7610 4 element beam, lic in 2017
N1TQ          Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  00
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM, MA 00
KB1OTQ    Donald in Weston, not sure we got the call right ?? low signal and poor audio.   
KC1JRL  John, Somerville MA came by after the net, 54

NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0, SFI- 69, A - 3,  K - 1 
Marleboro Flea: KB1GMX, KB1VXY, NV1N, KD1NA, KC1GWX  and WB1CMG attended
old national multiband there for good price, went quickly
N1AVP: ISS sending slow scan pictures, N1AVP picked up 6 of them, 2 meter FM 145.8 every 90 minutes, next about 1:30 on 2/17/19 today
Program > "Gpredict" http://gpredict.oz9aec.net/  to get passes

Welcome to Mark, KC1GWX, John (after the net) KC1JRL

NET CONTROL: 2/24/2019  KB1GMX Allison, Framingham, MA

YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/10/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:19  am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT         Ken, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA S5 on Moxon pointed south east before net i/o
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 59
WB1CMG    David, MONT VERNON, NH i/o 59 
KA1WJD     Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat 59 
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA  59
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
N1TQ          Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  59
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM, MA  59
NV1N          Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA 59 
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59


NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0, SFI- 72, A - 10 ,  K - 2 
Solar wind from coronal hole
KD1NA noted that David N1GSC is a silent key.  Peterson O'Donnel Funeral Home in Danvers, 167 Maple Street, 2/11/19 4pm to 8 pm
Algonquin amateur Radio Club "Marleboro" Flea Market Saturday 2/16/19 9 am to 1 pm, Lt Charles Whitcomb School, off rt 85 in Marleboro
KB1GMX built QCX Kit 5W CW Txr from QRP Labs

NET CONTROL: 2/17/2019  KB1VXY John , Hopkinton, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 02/03/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 9:56  am
Frequency:  50.272

NCS KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
K1DAT       Ken, Millis, MA, email check-in
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 57
WB1CMG      David, 59 MONT VERNON, NH i/o 59
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat 59 
KB1OTB      Dahnesh, w/ Q cat, MONT VERNON, NH 00
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 58 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
N1TQ        Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  59
KD1BC     Warren, Hollistion, MA 59
N1XNK     George, WALTHAM 00
NV1N        Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA 00
KD1NA     David, GROVELAND, MA 00

NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0, SFI- 71, A-17 ,  K-3 
Solar wind from coronal hole
Welcome back Art. You sound good!
Welcome back Warren!
Go Patriots!

NET CONTROL: 2/10/2019  KB1VXY John , Hopkinton, MA 


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 1/27/19: Check ins and regulars 
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:17   am
Frequency:  50.272


NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT       Ken, Sagamore Beach, MA, 00 heard us on G5RV, heard by KB1GMX low signal
WB1CMG      David, 59 MONT VERNON, NH i/o 59
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat 59
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM 00
NV1N        Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA  59 
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 00, seen on APRS.fi AA1NG-7 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59
N1TQ        Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  59
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 00


NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 26, SFI- 75, A-7 , K-1 
solar flare yesterday C5 class, not particularly big, but big for bottom of cycle, effects on the way to us,
solar wind popping up from coronal hole
Winter Field Day on with ok propogation on 20 and 80.

KD1NA built kit, 1 watt, 1 freq radio: 

KB1GMX : 1 Watter QRP Xvr from  Kitsandparts.com

KB1GMX : QCX from qrp labs radio 2-5 watts, can be tuned a bit    


NET CONTROL: 2/3/2019  KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 1/20/19: Check ins and regulars
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:11  am
Frequency:  50.272
Revised 1/21/19
NCS KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
K1DAT       Ken, Millis, MA, 59
WB1CMG      David, 59 MONT VERNON, NH i/o 59
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat 59
KB1OTB      Dahnesh, w/ Q cat, MONT VERNON, NH 59
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM 59
NV1N        Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 59 
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 00
N1TQ        Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  00

NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0 , SFI- 68, A-4 , K-1 
solar wind heading our way from a coronal hole
VHF contest, 6 has some propogation, 2m is good 
NV1N: 75/80 good propogation
Go Patriots!

NET CONTROL: 1/27/2019  John KB1VXY, Hopkinton, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 1/13/19: Check ins and regulars
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:03  am
Frequency:  50.272
NCS KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
K1DAT       Ken,  email from Sagamore Beach, MA, 00, can hear KB1VXY S4
WB1CMG      David, 59 MONT VERNON, NH i/o 59
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat 59
KB1OTB      Dahnesh, w/ Q cat, MONT VERNON, NH 59
NV1N        Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA 59
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA 59 
N1TQ        Tom, DOUGLAS, MA  59 on FT991A
N1AVP        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 59
N1EKO     Jim, MILLBURY, MA icom 7300 off center fed at 50 feet. 58 on my wire antenna
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 59
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM 00
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 00

NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 0 , SFI- 69, A-3 , K-0  
Last year up to 221 spotless days, this year 5 so far.
Welcome to Jim, N1EKO
Go Patriots!

NET CONTROL: 1/20/2019  Allison, Framingham, MA


YANKEE SSB NET ROSTER FOR 1/6/19: Check ins and regulars
START:       9:30 am  CLOSE: 10:21 am
Frequency:  50.272
NC  KB1GMX      Allison,  FRAMINGHAM, MA 
KB1VXY      John,  HOPKINTON, MA
K1GBX        Art, GEORGETOWN, MA 
K1DAT       Ken,  from Millis today , MA, 
WB1CMG      David, 
KA1WJD      Michelle,  MONT VERNON, NH i/o w/ q cat
KB1OTB      Dahnesh, w/ Q cat, MONT VERNON, NH
N1XNK       George, WALTHAM 
NV1N        Fred FRAMINGHAM, MA 
AA1NG       Chris, FRAMINGHAM, MA  
N1TQ        Tom, DOUGLAS, MA            I/O
KD1NA       David, GROVELAND, MA 
N1AVP/kb1ggl        Morris, ARLINGTON, MA 


NOTES:UPDATE
KB1GMX >>S/N - 13 , SFI-71  , A-15  , K-2  Strong solar wind from coronal hole facing earth..
6M opening Saturday from SW  W8s/9s/4s


NET CONTROL: 1/13/2019  John KB1VXY, Hopkinton, MA