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Hello to every one, I have heard the DX 60 the Collins, the Mighty Elmac the Drake and the Drake tech net's the Swan. With a gillion JOHNSON transmitters the RANGER the Valiant the Desk Kilowatt, and eth. WHERE IS THE JOHNSON NET, or have I just missed it. I do not plan to start one because I can't be there all the time but if anyone would let me know. 40m 20M or 75 would be a good place to start.
John W9BFO
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« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2011, 03:18:12 PM » |
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Rumor is that Johnson owners, unlike some other brands, do not require a net to get their equipment on the air.  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2011, 04:03:19 PM » |
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is this the net where everyone compares their johnson's or junk boxes?
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« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2011, 05:07:43 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2011, 05:17:10 PM » |
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gotta have a big Johnson to belong  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2011, 06:55:42 PM » |
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Ain't gonna happen.
It would be like a FlexNet, where everyone would sit around and compare wood.
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2011, 07:10:46 PM » |
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Ain't gonna happen.
It would be like a FlexNet, where everyone would sit around and compare wood.
Flex Net: 2PM Sunday Eastern, 14.329 MHz. Far as I know, no lumberjacks have checked in but you're welcome to join us. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2011, 07:46:27 PM » |
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They are OK.
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« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2011, 08:17:45 PM » |
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Ain't gonna happen.
It would be like a FlexNet, where everyone would sit around and compare wood.
I thought Flex owners preferred plastic accessories. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2011, 09:53:11 PM » |
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Flex Net: 2PM Sunday Eastern, 14.329 MHz. Far as I know, no lumberjacks have checked in but you're welcome to join us.
Is the communications mode wholesome complete analog radiotelephone, or some sub-par distorted partial attempt? I've never really understood the manufacturer brand nets--it makes more sense to me to have specific model nets--Ranger net, BC-610 net, T368 net and so on if there is going to be serious attempts at on-air help. This only works if there are enough units out there in operation. The Temco RA150 net would be a pretty small net. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2011, 10:42:03 PM » |
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Ain't gonna happen.
It would be like a FlexNet, where everyone would sit around and compare wood.
I thought Flex owners preferred plastic accessories. Here are my Flex accessories |
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2011, 10:49:09 PM » |
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My only problem with these user nets is that the AM window is already crowded. Yet another "net" would serve to increase this congestion. If you're not an "owner" or don't want to wait around for a LONG time to make a transmission on a directed net, then it's time to watch another repeat of NCIS or another TV show
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2011, 11:16:20 PM » |
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Hello to every one, I have heard the DX 60 the Collins, the Mighty Elmac the Drake and the Drake tech net's the Swan. With a gillion JOHNSON transmitters the RANGER the Valiant the Desk Kilowatt, and eth. WHERE IS THE JOHNSON NET, or have I just missed it. I do not plan to start one because I can't be there all the time but if anyone would let me know. 40m 20M or 75 would be a good place to start.
John W9BFO
Hi John. Dunno about a Johnson net but I would love to work you with my Viking II. Right now I can do 40 through 10 meter... 40 in the afternoon probably our best bet... sooner or later my 75 m vee will be up too. I think the times we worked before I was on the DX-60 and you were on the Knight. 73 John |
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« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2011, 05:20:34 PM » |
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I'd be very careful about mixing flexing with johnson or flexing johnson.
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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 08:19:54 AM » |
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But I do have 2 big black Johnsons |
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« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2011, 01:35:12 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2011, 01:42:28 PM » |
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It's probably just a faulty memory, but the Thunderbolt made the 32V seem light in comparison!
When it comes to Johnsons, there's nothing better than a big one. This one now resides at the Good Music Station, W3GMS.
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« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2011, 01:44:00 PM » |
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I have an even smaller Johnson... A Navigator !
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« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2011, 03:59:13 PM » |
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Come on guys we are talking about a great classic radio, a teck net a social net or what ever. And by the way its E.F. JOHNSON a great company. We need to fill the airways with good AM sound any and every time we can.
John W9BFO
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« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2011, 04:03:11 PM » |
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We need to fill the airways with good AM sound any and every time we can.
You don't need a net to do that. Just fire up the rig and throw out a CQ or two. Nothing to it. |
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« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2011, 04:33:37 PM » |
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Nets are boring unless you like to talk once every hour and most don't remember what you said by the time they get a chance to talk. . As Todd said, call some CQ's or chase down some stations. Live a little!
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« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2011, 08:46:14 PM » |
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Todd, That Thunderbolt is a load, with 2 men to lift, it's still a gut buster. Mike |
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« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2011, 08:57:30 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2011, 09:00:33 PM » |
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The Johnson net is best suited when located directly below the johnson
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« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2011, 09:20:49 PM » |
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My only problem with these user nets is that the AM window is already crowded. Yet another "net" would serve to increase this congestion. If you're not an "owner" or don't want to wait around for a LONG time to make a transmission on a directed net, then it's time to watch another repeat of NCIS or another TV show
Well Al, I disagree, there is no one on 3.885 from about 10:00 AM every week day until about 6:30 PM. Even on Saturdays & Sundays you would be hard pressed to find anyone on from about 11 AM to 6 PM. 40 meters has better participation from about 8 AM till about 4:30 PM so a net there might be more successful IMHO. The bands are becoming a waste land. No one to talk to?? I call CQ when at the camp on 75 meters, nobody home! Must be my breath! On 40 meters someone seems to be there all the time. |
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