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@smittyhalibut which is fine, I dont have a huge desire, just looking to explore some other avenues. CW on 80 and 40 has gotten quiet KE8DNU

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@smittyhalibut not much action in the area that I am aware of...and probably just as limited of an interest.

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Changing focus towards the 2 meter band for a bit. Any thoughts on FM packet? Worthwhile endeavor to pick up a TNC modem? #hamradio #hamr

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@CMcKayFL that's definitely true!!! The unit in my car doesn't have an S meter on it, but its blatantly obvious haha

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@de_w8tam it's a recent phenomenon. I live in the city, near some light-industry but thus has nit happened before.

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@de_w8tam solid advice, Thomas! We're good there. This is definitely an RF issue. Not sure if its simply rough bands or something near me.

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@w8awt im thinking it miiiiight be power lines, although I havent noticed it before. I have not made major changes in the shack, either.

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@w8awt QSL. It normally isnt so bad, not sure what the deal is. I would like to chalk it up to simply bad band conditions but I dunno...

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@tom_m0lte what kind of floor R U experiencing? Lately its been S7-9+20 on amost every HF band and I cannot figure out why. Just bad CxDx?

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@Q95oldies @BCRLiveStream it's slightly concerning. I havent made any significant changes to the shack to necessitate these levels.

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Anyone else have high noise floors, most bands lately? Im in the city, but still...#hamradio #hamr #amateurradio

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Replaced VV-898 with Yaesu 2980, and modified power leads on all equipment to connect and operate in tandem off same supply. #hamradio #hamr

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@StrangeBeacons nice post!! LOVE Art. A very wise, fellow ham :). Listening now!

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2 meter simplex emcomm going well. 45+ miles on 2m FM,30 watts. Goal is 50 miles, 10w after antenna upgrade. #hamradio #amateurradio

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Making preparations for improved 2 meter simplex operations. Purchased a Yaesu FT-2980R, better antenna to come. #hamradio #amateurradio

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@QRZnow Koch method and a daily time commitment.

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Worked N9HAL and W1AAF on 80 tonight, CW. ROUGH CxDX...
#hamradio #amateurradio #ke8dnu #morsecode #OCFDipole

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Working DX is great, but you should also prepare your stations for times when local comms are needed and no repeaters. #simplex #hamradio

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10 meter station-activation Net 01-03-2018 #KE8DNU #TenMeterBand #ARRL

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Decent check-in count for the 10 m net tonight. A few were relayed, but overall good copy. # hamradio #amateurradio