QCWA Chapter 73 "On The Air" actually close enough

A reminder that the net now meets on 14.347 on CQ-100, every Friday at 11:00 am (16:00 GMT) Net control varies weekly between Harold VE3CD & George VE3BNO of Ch 70.  It is a controlled net in that you call in then you will be called in by net control in the order you were acknowledged.

It has evolved in to a world wide QCWA net. We’ve had check-ins from all across North America as well as Asia, Europe & the UK including Russia & Australia. Everybody is Q5 copy no problem (except when a few gremlins creep in) It’s good idea to check out your settings before checking in.

Get on 14.200 & make a few QSO’s to check audio levels.

If you are planning at trip to the warmer climes this winter, take along your laptop & stay in touch with QCWA activities. It’s much easier than dealing with antenna problems & band conditions & it even works well on dial up. However most motels have wireless.

To download the free 90 day trial go to www.qsonet.com . You will have to scan your licence & attach it to an e-mail per instructions on the web site. Approval to download the program only takes hours.

When you get to your destination check out the upcoming QCWA events in your area.

Go to www.qcwa.org, then “info center”, “chapters”, “events”. Chapters are listed numerically then by state. The west coast of Florida has many chapters so it almost possible to attend a meeting/brunch/luncheon every week. Snowbirds are always welcome.  

As far as major events the Orlando Hamvation is Feb 11-12-13 in Orlando & many Canadians attend. Check out the QCWA booth.
 

The Villages near Ocala has a QCWA Chapter that meets the 2nd Thursday at 10:30 am at the Perkin’s Restaurant. The listings all have an e-mail contact to verify info.
 

Enjoy & hope to have you check in to the Net.

73,

Harold VE3CD

You will need a computer, desk top or lap top with at least Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows7. It will not run under Window 95 or 98.

The net now meets Fridays at 11:00 AM EST on 14.347 mHz. Net Control will alternate between Harold VE3CD & George VE3BNO. All check-ins are welcome

If you have any comments or suggestions let me know.

REMEMBER THAT’S ON THE CQ-100 Transceiver - NOT real radio.


Harold VE3DWH
hbraun@kw.igs.net 

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