Here's a screenshot of the last 30 minutes of stations my Whispering Raspberry has contacted on 20m wspr mode...one of which is ON7KO just north of Brussels Germany! That's 6,764 kilometers on 200mw of power!!! Through this project I've noticed that with the gray line comes great propagation on 20m. I'm really looking forward to seeing how or what changes in what ways during the eclipse on Monday...
Within the last 30 minutes on WSPR I got heard by Australia VK2XN. That's 15,099 kilometers on 200mw of power!
After a local VE was kind enough to get the FCC to clarify, beyond any Doubt... its very liberal policy of the FCC to allow individual Hams to sell/trade Anything that might normally be found in their Ham Shack... A very reasonable approach by the FCC in my opinion, as it has the effect of getting more Hams on the air, keeping them on the air, and keeping them talking. It keeps old equipment in circulation, and gives the financially challenged Ham the ability to have more choices. The Hamfest in its physical form has taken on a National Holiday Status, so the online, on the web, or the on the air version of a Traders Net, is just as a natural extension of something considered to be as Big a part of Ham Radio as calling CQ. In keeping with the spirit of using all parts of the Spectrum so we can show why we need them (or want them), there is a local Traders Net that is on local repeaters every Friday night and in reach of all of our members. Run from anyone trying to limit your rights in any endeavor. There exists no exclusivity in Amateur Radio. No one has a Corner on any of it. It belongs to all of us. The Amateur Code is one of sharing. Below is the description of that local Traders Net. If you want to use this Right Granted by the FCC to Hams, here is an Avenue to go there locally.
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Welcome to the Dixie Traders Net FB Page, that happens every Friday Evening (except various holidays) starting at 7 pm EDST and runs until the listings are covered.
The Net happens via the W4KEV linked repeater system that offer wide area coverage of East, Central Tennessee and parts of surrounding states.
You can catch the Dixie Net via 145.370 (100Hz tone) from Knoxville, 145.410 (127.3Hz tone) from Greenville area, 147.195 (100Hz tone) from Gatlinburg area, 147.345 (118.8Hz tone) from Crossville area, as well as via Echolink connect to node 459455 from around the world.
Open your closest, dust off some used and vintage Ham Radios that are not being used and get money for items you would like for future Ham Radio interests. Even list your wants for equipment to the Net listeners.
The Net is only for Ham Radio Items and only for non commercial type sales via individuals. Prices can be stated, but if you are interested in an item the deal must be worked out over the phone, the Internet, or in Person and the transactions are the individuals responsibility. The Net only offers up contacts for Ham Needs and is similar to a voice version of Craig's list. You can list items for sale as well as Want over the Radio Net, or even list the items on this page with photos and contact information.
The Net Host is the well known Roger / KD4PRH, live and In Person from the Hood. Come and enjoy the Net and check for local deals for Ham Related Equipment!"""""""""""
Just got MI0SAI Ireland 20 meter SSB, 5-7 , 100 watts and a wire! 20 is hopping for now.
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Couldn't this be useful here?? In Morristown or surrounding area
WISTV : 'Ham radio' operators to station, aid emergency response during Total Solar Eclipse
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<p>COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - There will be added voices over the air waves, aiding emergency response over the Total Solar Eclipse weekend and also on Monday, August 21, for the actual event itself.