Tom,

Since we're thinking of migrating away from 71.85, why not consider moving 
up the band even further, say anywhere from 7191 to 721;.  We may encounter 
some BC stations, but at that time of day they may still not be a big 
problem.

With regard to suspending the net, I'd say let's keep it informally open, 
and leave it at that.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:41
Subject: Some notes on our week-end nets


> Hi, all.
>
> I have a few notes to pass along regarding our week-end nets, and would
> appreciate anyone's thoughts.
>
> First,  we apparently do need to change the frequency for our 40-meter 
> east
> coast mid west blind ops round table.  Even though I can't hear them, we
> seem to be causing some interference for some folks down south, and they
> seem to be pretty perturbed with us.  Even though we could fight the 
> battle,
> suggesting that our frequencies are co-operatively shared, I'd rather not 
> do
> that.   I'm proposing, then that we switch our Saturday afternoon round
> table frequency to 7.190 or thereabouts.  Actually, we probably should be
> closer to 7.191, so as to not cause problems for those on 7.188, which I
> think is used at our net time.
>
> Secondly, We need to think about our week-end nets for the next two
> week-ends--Christmas and new year.  I suppose we could suspend the nets, 
> but
> we could just as well keep things open for anyone who is around, and who 
> is
> willing to take the helm on either day.  Personally, I'm not quite sure of
> my schedule for both week-ends yet, but I do know it is likely we will 
> have
> some holiday activities going on that will prevent me from being there
> consistently.
>
> I'd be interested in what others have to say.
>
> Hope to hear many of you on our 20-meter cross-country blind ops net this
> afternoon--14.258 upper side band at 2100 Z.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>