Southern Area and South Coast SSB Net

Radio Lilac wrote:

I am situated in Newhaven East Sussex and should be able to hear your net if it is situated in Eastbourne.  How often are you active, and are you on FM?  Andrew Radio Lilac 26CT2853.

Hi Andrew

It became to much for me to chair both the FM & SSB nets on a Thursday night. 
So I stuck with the SSB net (27.395 or channel 39 mid-block USB) which is from 8 o'clock to finish.

If your are able to get to Firle Beacon, there is a group on channel 31 UKFM on a Thursday night and there is the DDB net on Saturday night on channel 26 UKFM
During the day, I think there is group from Eastbourne that get on UKFM somewhere for a regular sked as well.

Hope this helps 

All the best

Ray
26 CI 2290

Hello all and welcome

Here is my report for the SA & SC SSB net, held on the 18th on November 2021
My location was Radio Corner, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, JO-bb-01.
The set was the Anytone AT6666 and the Moonraker 1/2 wave vertical.
 
The weather was cold and mostly cloudy. When there was a gap a full moon    could be seen.

Surprisingly, I did manage to start the net at 8 o'clock 

Now for the list of stations heard & or worked by the net. All stations are 26 division unless stated otherwise.

Fan  boy and Keyer from parts (who cares)
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
KP 441--Steve--A secret location on the South Downs--West Sussex
AMC 350--Ian--Near Shoreham--West Sussex--All in the same van     
AMC 720--Nigel--Near Shoreham--West Sussex--All in the same van
EK 2714--Sandra--Near Shoreham--West Sussex--All in the same van
EK 167--Kevin--Near Shoreham--West Sussex--All in the same van
TK 08--George--Tonbridge--Kent
LR 966--Mark--Kings Lynn--Norfolk
LL 2604 (Little Lewie)--Chris--Reigate--Surrey
AMC 02--Roz--Devils Dyke--West Sussex
CO 369--Dereck--Dorchester--Dorset
AMC 1966--Boris--Bexhill--East Sussex
OP 222--John--Dartmoor--Devon
AH 09--Tim--Lower Berkshire Downs--Berkshire
WG 07--Albert--Hitchin--Hertfordshire
CT 4029--Tom--Blackheath--Southeast London (super strong into Ashdown Forest  )
CT 5757--Chris--Reigate Hill--Surrey
MP 59--Mike--Clee Hills--Shropshire
AMC 674--Kevin--Dorking--Surrey
AMC 1074--Mike--Brighton--East Sussex
______  Roy--Biggin Hill--Kent
163 AMC 388--Neil--Wales
LT 01--Jake--Highgate--North London
LT 727--Dave--Elstree--Hertfordshire
CT 9484--Mark--Haslemere--Surrey
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings--East Sussex
TC 62--Stuart--Southampton--Hampshire
RU 08--Rod--Hereford City--Herefordshire
CT 3982--Max--Maidstone--Kent
MR 121 or 131 or even 321 from Bristol maybe, not really sure!
And me--CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex

That's it for the log. If I have missed you off or got something wrong, let me know and I will be happy to correct it.
Thank you all who called in

Please feel free to comment, like    or even dislike   

2 weeks to go.

73
Ray
26 CI 2290


PS
Bored with Fan  boy now. So this is the last time they get a mention. BYE

Thanks Ray,Another great net as always.Sadly my QRM got worse as the night progressed and in the end I had to call it an early night as I was struggling.
Hopefully next week will be better for me.
Cheers Tom.
26 CT 4029

Hello and welcome to "the net report, the ugly and the sad"

The net report

Here is my net report for the Southern Area and South Coast SSB net, held on 25-11-2021
My location was a busy radio corner filled with cars and a couple of camper vans, one of which stayed over night.

The radio in use was the Anytone AT-6666 and a Moonraker vertical half wave.

The weather was cold with a gentle breeze, there was some cloud but stars could be seen and at the beginning of the net is was a warm 2 degrees C and at the end it was -1    degrees.

For the second week in a row I started the net at 8 o'clock  

Now for the list of stations that were heard and or worked by the net.
All stations are 26 division unless stated otherwise

CT 1829--Dean--Edenbridge--Kent
LL 2604--Chris--Reigate--Surrey
AMC 674--Kevin--Dorking--Surrey
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
CT 4169--Martin--Hasting--East Sussex
AMC 519--Ray--Purbeck Hills--Dorset
AMC 02--Roz--Devils Dyke--West Sussex
163 AMC 388--Neil--Wales
163 OP 101--Colin--Wales
AMC 720--Nigel--Mill Hill Near Shoreham--West Sussex (The Mill Hill Radio Posse)
AMC 350--Ian--As above
EK 2714--Sandra--As above
HK 101--Howard--As above
PAT 107--Nigel--As above
PAT 108--Dave--As above
KP 441--Steve--Henfield--West Sussex
CT 9484--Mark--Haslemere--Surrey
CW 443--Kris--Shoreham--West Sussex
AMC 1074--Mike--Brighton--East Sussex
AH09--Tim--We did hear you calling and did call back to you
CT 4266--Warren--Shanklin--Isle of Wight
WG 07--Albert--Hitchin--Hertfordshire
RU 08--Rod--Hereford City--Herefordshire
LT 01--Jake--Highgate--North London
LT 727--Dave--Elstree--Hertfordshire
LT 1486--Nick--East London
LT 318--David--Crystal Palace--South London
RB 66--Mark--Vauxhall--London
CT 4094--Dave--Winchester--Hampshire
DDB 04--Steve--Devils Dyke--West Sussex
And me CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex

That is it for the log.
Thank you all who called in, sorry if I missed your call on the night.
If I have missed you off the log, let me know and I can added you.

Feel free to comment, like or dislike

1 week to go

The ugly


As you know by reading previous reports, we have our very own fanboy, who keys up and plays music.


Well this Thursday, we were blessed with not 1, not 2 but 3 IQ zeros.


Our fanboy and his music


The phantom raspberry blower


And someone playing sound bites of another breaker


The sad


Because of the above 3 F**KWITS


Next weeks 5th year Birthday Net will be the last I will be hosting. 


73
Ray
CI 2290

Don`t give up Ray, don`t let them win 

NO!!!   

Definitely don't give them the 'win'! 

I'm surprised the numpty has any friends let alone anyone else to join in with their disruptive ways.

What is with them???!! 
Can see them slashing the tyres on children's bicycles, cutting the chains on playground swings or tripping up an old Granny for apparently what is in their minds a 'bit of a laugh'....

Disgustingly puerile behaviour in any shape or form.

Oh B******s,
Ray I hope this isn’t true as everyone in the radio community and 27.395 net users are totally devastated to hear the news that your stepping down as chair from the Southern Area and South Coast SSB Net.
Whatever you do decide Ray it’s been a pleasure and know one could have worked harder to run such a great net.
I hope those Wa***ers are pleased with themselves as karma is a funny old thing.
All the best Tom.
26CT4029

morris wrote:

Don`t give up Ray, don`t let them win 

Victor wrote:

NO!!!   

Definitely don't give them the 'win'! 

I'm surprised the numpty has any friends let alone anyone else to join in with their disruptive ways.

What is with them???!! 
Can see them slashing the tyres on children's bicycles, cutting the chains on playground swings or tripping up an old Granny for apparently what is in their minds a 'bit of a laugh'....

Disgustingly puerile behaviour in any shape or form.

Chickenfoot@1987 wrote:

Oh B******s,
Ray I hope this isn’t true as everyone in the radio community and 27.395 net users are totally devastated to hear the news that your stepping down as chair from the Southern Area and South Coast SSB Net.
Whatever you do decide Ray it’s been a pleasure and know one could have worked harder to run such a great net.
I hope those Wa***ers are pleased with themselves as karma is a funny old thing.
All the best Tom.
26CT4029

As 1 of the 4 founders of the net, it was not an easy decision to make, but Thursday night was the final straw.

They spoilt the net and took away the enjoyment I and many others get making contact with new, old and regular radio friends.

Hi all and welcome to part 1 of my report for the

5th anniversary of the Southern and South Coast SSB Net


Held on Thursday 02-12-2021


My location was Radio Corner, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex
Equipment used was the Anytone AT-6666 and a Moonraker 1/2  wave vertical antenna
The weather was cold with a colder breeze, and the temperature hovered around freezing.


Here is my list of stations that were heard and or worked by the net.
All stations are 26 division unless otherwise stated.


AMC 519--Ray--Purbeck Hills--Dorset
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
163 AMC 388--Neil--Wales
EK 720--Nigel--Near Shoreham--West Sussex
AMC 350--Ian--Near Shoreham--West Sussex
EK2714--Sandra--Near Shoreham--West Sussex
AMC 674--Kevin--Dorking--Surrey
KP 441--Steve--Henfield--West Sussex
CT 4313--Chris--Basildon--Essex--Mobile   
CT 4029--Tom--Blackheath--Southeast London
LL 2604--Chris--Reigate--Surrey
AMC 1966--Boris--Bexhill--East Sussex
CT 1829--Dean--Edenbridge--Kent
AMC 02--Roz--Devils Dyke--West Sussex
MP 59--Mike--Shropshire
TM 3100--John--Bexhill--East Sussex
AH 09--Tim--Coombe Gibbet--Hampshire
CT 1837--Stuart--Cheesefoot Head--Hampshire   
163 OP 101--Colin--Wales
HT 74--Kevin--Harlow--Essex--Mobile   
LOC 40--Les--Hastings--East Sussex
OP 333--John--Paignton--Devon
TC 74--John--??
TE 310--Kevin--Leigh on Sea--Essex
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings
TC 210--Stonehenge--Wiltshire
HI GUYS from parts unknown     
PAT 107--Nigel--East Sussex--Mobile   
LT 296--Robbie--Watford--Hertfordshire
LT 01--Jake--Highgate--North London
CT 4094--Dave--Winchester--Hampshire
CT 834--Arron--Ludgershall--Wiltshire
LT 727--Dave--Elstree--Hertfordshire
And me CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex


   THANK YOU ALL,  for calling in, and to continue to call in even when we had 1 and half hours of
DJ IQ0, the Phantom Raspberry Blow and a wanna be mix DJ looping the same thing over and over and over again


Let me know if I have got anything wrong or have left you off the list. I will be happy to amend it or put it right   .


Feel free to comment, like   or dislike   

Part 2 will be along shortly 

Welcome to part 2

Here is the list of stations that called in on the first net held on the 1st of December 2016

CT 1829--Dean--Edenbridge--Kent
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
CT 2151--Jake--Highgate--North London
CT 2018--Fred--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
GB 23--Paul--Croydon--South London
CT 1894--James--Epsom--Surrey
CT 1910--Rick--Bletchingley--Surrey
CT 1836--Gary--Sydenham--Southeast London  
CT 331--Jon--Rye Harbour--East Sussex
CT 1837--Stuart--Winchester--Hampshire
CT 2249--????--Fairlight--East Sussex
CT 1552--Darren--Polegate--East Sussex
????--Mark--Richmond--Southwest London
CT 525--Dennis--Maidstone--Kent
CT 491--Steve--Hawkhurst--Kent

What humble beginnings....

There is also a video of the 5th anniversary net here



73 and all the best

Ray
CT 2290 & CI2290

Awesome stuff Ray and thanks for the video.  

Really good that despite the 'numpties' of the world you all had a good net regardless and celebrated a great achievement. A fifth anniversary is nothing to be sniffed at mate so well done to all.

Could almost smell that Spam frying at the end!!


The very best wishes to you all and here's to many more nets.

73's
Victor

Victor wrote:

Awesome stuff Ray and thanks for the video.  

Really good that despite the 'numpties' of the world you all had a good net regardless and celebrated a great achievement. A fifth anniversary is nothing to be sniffed at mate so well done to all.

Could almost smell that Spam frying at the end!!

 
The very best wishes to you all and here's to many more nets.

73's
Victor

Thank you Victor

The video was hard to do. Holding the mic   , writing   , filming    and drinking coffee   

I was surprised by how many people called in and kept calling in, regardless of the 3 numpties , to wish the net a happy 5th birthday and I'm sure that my list does not show everyone that did call in.

Cheese topped rolls filled with fried Spam and a coffee, what a way to finish the night   

Did you spot that a member of the CT team was there for the first net?

73
Ray

You did well with the video Ray, multi-tasking at its finest.

Yep, spotted our Mr. Gary up there on your first net report.  

Here's to many more mate, the numpties eventually get bored and although hard stones may get worn down - it does give them a certain polish.

heres a few that we were able to bring in from the western side of the net

163 amc 113 allan beddua
op 222 john paington
op 160 billy bridgewater
tc 74 john was at the reekin shrops
tc 531 allan royal wotton basset
wi 01 neil furnace co durham
dr 45 mark boulston west mids
tc 178 steve in staffs
sw326 richard redditch

would like to thank ray 2290 for all his hard work on the southern
and feel very sad that for some strange reason 2 or 3 indivduals
continually spoil the enjoyment of many

amc388 nelly

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THE RIZLA wrote:

heres a few that we were able to bring in from the western side of the net

163 amc 113 allan beddua
op 222 john paington
op 160 billy bridgewater
tc 74 john was at the reekin shrops
tc 531 allan royal wotton basset
wi 01 neil furnace co durham
dr 45 mark boulston west mids
tc 178 steve in staffs
sw326 richard redditch

would like to thank ray 2290 for all his hard work on the southern
and feel very sad that for some strange reason 2 or 3 indivduals
continually spoil the enjoyment of many

amc388 nelly

Hi Neil

Thank you for listing the extra stations that we missed on our side.

Yes it is sad that these 3 continue to mess with the net.

Even though they don't seem to like us, there still fans because they come back week after week!

Thank you and the guys in the west for supporting and help run the net

Ray
CT 2290 or CI 2290

Hello and welcome

Here is my report of the net held on 09-12-2021

My location was, as always, Radio Corner, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex
The set up was the Moonraker vertical half wave connected to the Anytone AT-6666
The weather wet and windy, with some local flooding when I headed home.

Here is the list of stations heard and or worked by the net

AMC 350--Ian--West Sussex
EK 720--Nigel--West Sussex
EK 2714--Sandra--West Sussex
Little Lewie--Chris--Surrey
KP 441--Steve--West Sussex
CT 1829--Dean--Kent
AH09--Tim--Berkshire
CT 3466--Ray--Surrey
CT 4169--Martin--East Sussex
CO 369--Dereck--????
IW 66--Dave--Isle of Wight
FB 20--Jonno--West Sussex
LT 727--Dave--Hertfordshire
AMC 02--Roz--East Sussex
TE 310--Kevin--Essex
PAT 107--Nigel--West Sussex
HL 20--Martin--East Sussex
CW 443--Chris--West Sussex

Turn out was a bit lower than normal, which I put down to the weather, but we still covered 7 counties

That's it for the log
Sorry if I've missed you off the log or got something wrong. Let me know what it is and I can correct it.

Don't forget to like  , dislike    or leave a comment

Thank you all who called in

73
Ray

Hello all and welcome

Here is my report of the net held on the 16th December 2021

But before I start, a couple of things......

Thank you to Dean CT1829, for the use of his station on the night.  

Thank you to Steve KP 441 and others for stating the net

Thank you to all who called in.    

Welcome to Danny SGT 67 and Matt MR 121 (first time on the net)

And sorry for the quick way in which I ended the net.

Now on with my report.

My location was Ashdown Forest and the set up was a Yaesu 450D and a antenna that vanished into the night sky.
The weather was mild and cloudy.

Now for the list of stations that was heard and or worked by the net
All stations are 26 division unless stated otherwise

CT 1829--Dean--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex
AMC 350--Ian--Mobile M23
EK 2714--Sandra--Mobile M23
KP 441--Steve--South Downs--West Sussex
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
TK 08--George--Tonbridge--Kent
AMC 1966--Boris--Bexhill--East Sussex
AMC 519--Ray--Dorset
CT 4362--Chris--Reigate--Surrey
AMC 720--Nigel--South Downs--West Sussex
CT 3466--Ray C5--Surrey
AH 09--Tim--Berkshire
MR 121--Matt--Copthorne--West Sussex (welcome to the net)
AMC 02--ROZ--Brighton--West Sussex
MP 59--Mike--Clee Hills--Shropshire
AMC 59--Carl--Stansted--Essex
CT 456--Nick--East Grinstead--West Sussex
SGT 67--Danny--Crawley--West Sussex (welcome to the net)
LR 966--Mark--Kings Lynn--Norfolk
Delta Foxtrot--Pat--Worthing--West Sussex
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings--East Sussex
CT 11111--Jon--Tunbridge Wells--Kent
IW 66--Dave--Isle of Wight
Unicorn Killa 81--Chris--Wantage--Oxfordshire
CW 443--Kris--Shoreham--West Sussex
163 RU 08--Rod--Brecon Beacon--Wales
CT 4046--Trevor--Epsom--Surrey
009--Tom--Leyton--East London (welcome to the net)
LT 727--Dave--Hertford--Hertfordshire
RD 15--Rod--Grimsby--Lincolnshire
WG 07--Albert--Hertfordshire
PM 40--Billingshurst--West Sussex
And me, CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex

Phew what a night. 
That concludes my report, again thank you all who called in and welcome to the new people as well.
If you see something wrong, let me know and I will be happy to correct it.

Don't forget to like  , dislike   or even leave a comment.

73
Ray
26 CI 2290

Hello all and welcome to.....

The Patience and Perseverance Net held on the 23rd of December 2021


My location was Radio Corner, Ashdown Forest (Winnie the Pooh country), East Sussex.
The weather was cold, wet and foggy
The set up was a Anytone AT-6666 and a Antron 99 on a mast that disappearing into the fog.


KP 441 Steve started the net for me due to some gremlins


Here is my list of stations that called in and was heard and or worked by the net.
All stations are 26 division unless stated otherwise


CT 1829--Dean--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex
KP 441--Steve--South Downs--West Sussex
CT 3466--Ray--Surrey
CT 2146--Darren--Winchester--Hampshire
CT 4362--Chris--Reigate--Surrey
CW 443--Kris--Shoreham--West Sussex
AMC 519--Ray--Purbeck Hills--Dorset
MR 121--Matt--Copthorne--West Sussex
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
AMC 674--Kevin--Dorking--Surrey
CT 9848--Mark--Haslemere--Surrey
Delta Foxtrot--Pat--Worthing--West Sussex
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings--East Sussex
MP 59--Mike--Clee Hills--Shropshire
CT 4543--Tom--Whitstable--Kent--(Welcome to the net)
CT 5588--Chris--Dunstable Downs--Bedfordshire--(Welcome to the net)
I W 66--Dave--Isle of Wight
163 RU 08--Rod--Brecon Beacons--Wales
CT 2403--Trevor--Eastleigh--Hampshire
LR 966--Mark--Kings Lynn--Norfolk
LT 727--Dave--Hertford--Hertfordshire
LT 141--Lee--Wandsworth--Southwest London--(Welcome to the net)
MB 20--Mark--Lancing--West Sussex
And me CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex


11 counties and 2 countries covered, not bad under the circumstances  


That concludes my list.


Please check out the below videos






And part 2






              Thank you all for sticking with us  


Sorry if you called in and was missed, please try again
If you see a mistake or I have left something out, let me know and I will be happy to correct it.


 HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL ON THE NET


73
Ray
CI 2290 

Hello all and welcome to

The report of the last net of 2021


But don't be sad  , we will be back in 2022  


The net is held on channel 39 USB mid-block or 27.395 USB.
My location was Radio Corner, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex and the set up for the night was the Anytone AT-6666 and a Sirio 4000 on the roof.


The weather was WET, its was raining and the wind was rocking the van all night.
Even with the bad weather, radio conditions were better than normal with many stations/operators reporting signal and audio levels being up.


Here is my list of stations that called in and was heard/worked by the net.
All stations are 26 division unless otherwise stated.


CT 1829--Dean--Kent/Surrey boarder
AMC 519--Ray--Purbeck Hills--Dorset
I W 66--Dave--Isle of Wight
CT 3466--Ray C5--Surrey
CT 4362--Chris--Reigate--Surrey (get well soon)
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
163 AMC 388--Nelly--South Wales (it was great to be able to talk to you and pass you round )
KP 441--Steve--South Downs--West Sussex
DDB 38--Charlie--Hassocks--West Sussex (welcome to the net  )
CT 3524--Neville--Portsdown Hill--Hampshire (welcome to the net  )
SGT 67--Danny--Crawley--West Sussex
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings--East Sussex
CT 2403--Trevor--Eastleigh--Hampshire
CT 4094--Dave--Winchester--Hampshire
CT 4046--Trevor--Epsom--Surrey
AH 09--Tim--Andover--Hampshire
FB 20--Jonno--Chichester--West Sussex
CT 9484--Mark--Haslemere--Surrey
LT 727--Dave--Elstree--Hertfordshire (AKA Chairman Dave   )
??????--Andy--Heathrow--London Borough of Hillingdon (welcome to the net  )
??????--Arthur--Dagenham--London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (welcome to the net  )
  The Devils Dyke Posse, West Sussex  who were
AMC 350--Ian
EK 2714--Sandra
AMC 720--Nigel
HK 101--Howard
And last on the list, me, CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex


2 countries, 7 counties and 2 London boroughs covered  


Thank you all who called and welcome to those new to the net.
Sorry if I have missed you of the log, let me know if I have or you see a mistake and I will be happy to correct it.


Don't forget to like  , dislike   or you can leave a comment.


       HAPPY NEW YEAR       


73
Ray
CI 2290

Happy New Year to you too Ray and everyone on the South Coast Net!

.
Hello all and welcome

  To the 1st Southern Area and South Coast SSB net of 2022 net report  

The net was held on 06-01-2022

The net is on channel 39 midblock USB or 27.395 USB.
It starts at about 8ish   on a Thursday evening and finishes when it finishes

The weather started wet and windy and when I headed home it was cold and freezing.
My set up was the Anytone AT-6666 using the standard mic and a Sirio 4000 on the roof.

Here is my list of stations that called and were heard and or worked by the net.
All stations are 26 division unless otherwise stated.

AMC 720--Nigel--Devils Dyke--West Sussex--(1st location of the night)
KP 441--Steve--Henfield--West Sussex
CT 3466--Ray C5--Surrey
CT 1829--Dean--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex
OM 001--Graham--Burgess Hill--West Sussex
CT 4094--Dave--Winchester--Hampshire
MB 20--Mark--Lancing--West Sussex
SGT 67--Danny--Crawley--West Sussex
ET 01--Jeff--Orpington--Kent or South East London?--(welcome to the net)
AH 09--Tim--Berkshire Downs--Berkshire--(Westside chairman in training  )
CT 4029--Tom--Blackheath--South East London--(mobile  )
CT 4169--Martin--Hastings--East Sussex
Unicorn Killa 81--Chris--Whitehorse Hill--Oxfordshire
SW 713--Les--Mere--Wiltshire--(mobile  and welcome to the net)
CT 4046--Trevor--Epsom--Surrey
163 AMC 388--Nelly--South Wales
LT 727--Dave--Elstree--Hertfordshire
AMC 02--Roz--Brighton--East Sussex
CT 4543--Tom--Blackheath--South East London--(  mobile)
AMC 720--Nigel--Shoreham--West Sussex--(  mobile and 2nd location of the night)
EK 2714--Sandra--Devils Dyke--West Sussex
EK 350--Ian--Devils Dyke--West Sussex--(shoot gun with Sandra)
And myself--CI 2290--Ray--Ashdown Forest--East Sussex--(Eastside chairman) 

That I think concludes the list. but if I have missed you off or got something wrong, let me know and I happy to correct it.
Thank you all for calling in and thank you to Danny SGT 67 for his comments   

Please feel free to like  , dislike  or leave a comment

73
Ray
CI 2290

Hi Ray,Yet another great net this week and was a pleasant surprise being mobile and actually hearing everyone above my usual SNAP,CRACKLE and POP…..
Still a bit of work in progress and a little bit more tinkering needed to get everything as it should be and trying not run the battery flat….lol
Cheers again Geezer and I was the only one mad enough up on that hill Thursday,I told the missus the other CT 4543 mobile blackheath was a typo and not a gathering of Dogging Tom’s.
You’re get me hung mate…
Tom 26CT4029

Chickenfoot@1987 wrote:

Hi Ray,Yet another great net this week and was a pleasant surprise being mobile and actually hearing everyone above my usual SNAP,CRACKLE and POP…..
Still a bit of work in progress and a little bit more tinkering needed to get everything as it should be and trying not run the battery flat….lol
Cheers again Geezer and I was the only one mad enough up on that hill Thursday,I told the missus the other CT 4543 mobile blackheath was a typo and not a gathering of Dogging Tom’s.
You’re get me hung mate…
Tom 26CT4029

Hi ya Tom
The net is only great thanks to all those (and you) that call in.  
Once you get away from the CRACKLE, SNAP & POP it's surprising what you hear, that's why all my CBing is done from a hill or layby somewhere away from houses.
To power my radio when I'm out, I use a battery, or 2, in the footwell of my vehicle, and if I need to give it a boost just stick some jumps leads on and run the engine for 15 minutes.
Tom CT 4543 was passing through and stopped to call in and have a crafty smoke
Which has got me thinking. If you get another TOM on Blackheath, ask Woolwich council if you can apply for a grant to have a TOMfest on the heath  
Cheers N Beers  
Ray
CT 2290 & CI 2290

Ray your so right mate I parked literally 350 metres from my front door and the usual QRM dropped by 3 S points.Just a bit more space and better lift off and it just surprises me.I actually heard someone fart in Ashdown forest….
Also I’ll definitely invest in a Leisure battery just to make things easier for my working conditions..I could hear practically everyone but the 6900N just didn’t have the gonads on radio power,But that’s no major issue.
Cheers for the help and advice Ray as always and from a great bunch of lads on the Southern Area and South Coast SSB net.
P.s One blackheath Tom is more then enough.
Tom. 26CT4029