Well, the band was short for sure.

I'm curious how the 20-meter net went this afternoon?

I wanted to try to check in, but we had to wrap things up and head home for 
the work week around that time.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: yesterday's 40-meter round table


> Tom, I couldn't hear anyone on the 40 meter net yesterday.
>
>
> Junior Lolley KG4itd
> Liberty County Emergency Coordinator
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:45 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: yesterday's 40-meter round table
>
> Hey, all.
>
> I want to thank Lowell for acknowledgeing me as I tried to check into the
> 40-meter east coast mid west round table from the RV yesterday afternoon.
>
> I know he could hardly copy me, and I think that was due to a combination 
> of
> factors.  First, I'm using my screw-driver antenna, which is difficult to
> tune without the turbo-tuner, and which isn't mounted very high.  Second, 
> I
> still have my noise problem, which I'll comment on more next.
>
> Regarding the noise problem, I am now completely convinced that it is from
> the RV's battery charger.  Also, looking into things further, the house
> battery that is being charged is 3 years old, which may mean it is near 
> the
> end of its usable life.
>
> I hate to run out right away and get another battery, since we don't use 
> the
> house battery that much, but it may come down to it sooner or later.
>
> I'll keep everyone posted.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>