I think that either 1900 or 2000 would work. By 2100 the skip will be lengthening, and the first hop will be perhaps 1500 miles instead of 1,000. I have no clue what frequency to recommend, but the General Class band starts at 14225. Perhaps 14253? I was struck by how accurately we were able to be on 7197 without hearing each other.
-- Lloyd, W3IUU
-----Original Message-----
>From: tom behler <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Dec 7, 2009 9:27 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>
> Steve:
>
>I think I'm starting to agree with you.
>
>In terms of a 20-meter time, what is your opinion on an hour in the
>afternoon for 20 meters?
>
>There is some thought of noon MST, or 1900 Z, but I'm wondering if that
>might be just a bit too early for folks on either coast.
>
>Maybe 20000 Z or 2100 Z might be better?
>
>Need help from the propagation experts out there!
>
>73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 7:18 AM
>Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>
>
>Tom,
>
>I'm beginning to think we're beating a dead horse by trying to run the net
>on 40, and that 20 in the afternoon is probably a better idea. Even if it's
>not better, it certainly can't be any worse than it's been.
>
>Steve
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 00:09
>Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>
>
>> Works for me, Steve, cuz I certainly can't figure out what's going on
>> for the life of me.
>>
>> Just very strange conditions of late.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:04 PM
>> Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>>
>>
>> Tom,
>>
>> Here's the non-technical explanation: The band is broke. That's the
>> extent
>> of my expertise.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 20:41
>> Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>>
>>
>>> I'm not an expert on propagation, but I'd be very interested in any
>>> explanation anyone has for what we are experienceing here.
>>>
>>> It just seems like 40 should be working better for us, given the time of
>>> the
>>> evening we have chosen.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 6:23 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Cross Country Net
>>>
>>>
>>> I have been on frequency with Steve WA1RTB but have lost him. He spoke
>>> with
>>> Albert in NC who I couldn't hear, and he seems to be in contact with a
>>> few
>>> others as his signal is just above the noise at times and I can tell he
>>> is
>>> talking with someone. Strange band tonight.
>>>
>>> Steve KW3A
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 8:15 PM
>>> Subject: Cross Country Net
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I am sitting on 7197 right now and hearing nothing. I thought I heard
>>>> voices but can't tell for sure and nothing more than that. Sorry guys.
>>>>
>>>> Very 73.
>>>>
>>>> Kevin :)
>>>> Amateur Radio: K7RX
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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