"Winging it" on 40

We made all the preparations to get the net cranked up, everything was ready, but at the top of the hour, the BBC started broadcasting on 7.205 and wiped things out. So, as fast as we could, we found a open frequency and moved the net to 7.196.

Despite moving off our advertised frequency, folks eventually found us and ended up with a good number of check-ins. Our first Net on 40 meters brought in 10 check-ins, with a couple of returning callsigns. Of course, Dave W4DMH was on hand, but we'd like to say howdy to Bill, N5JXM over in Texas for his second visit. Some of the other calls also found us via the blog, or via the live report on NETLOGGER, but we also got some check-ins who found us just by hearing us when they tuned across the band. It was great to welcome them to the new net, as well as spread the news about the APN blog.

All in all, while it was touch n go at first, by "winging it", we got another great net on the books.

Here's the check-ins for tonights net:

KI4HEE Bob SC (Net Control)
W4DMH Dave WVA
K4IDN David FL
KB3RDR Kathy OH
N5JXM Bill TX
W5MOE Moe ARK
K4TN Cary FL
KD5GFG Tom LA
W3OJO Joe NC

DON'T FORGET! Tune in on 20 Meters on 14.230, 9PM EST, Thursday night, when Dave W4DMH cranks up the net again.

'73 Bob KI4HEE

40 Meter APR Net Tonight!

This is short notice, but we will have a APR Net tonight on 40 meters.

Listen for it at 9PM EST on or around 7.205 MHz. Spread the word! Come early, stay late, bring a friend, hope conditions are good. We'll see you ON THE RADIO!

'73 KI4HEE Bob

PS... That's not actually me...the photo is really of the ham radio station of David Asbury,3ADT Philadelphia, PA, circa 1923

American Preppers Radio Net Poll

We are really amazed at how this poll is developing. We have a vision for this net that We will soon share with everyone. It seems we are getting off to a good start with the American Preppers Radio Net and the new Blog. We are so thankful to everyone that is emailing us with interest and also everyone that is voting in the poll. A big THANKS to everyone getting involved.
73 W4DMH Dave