TALARC 20 Meter report for July 10, 2021

Start Time: 1 pm EDT
Closed: 1:55pm EDT
Frequency: 14.275 Mhz
Band condition: SFI: A: K:
Net Control: WA3DVO

Check-Ins:
N3TFS Post 275 MD
KB3IIE Post 275 MD
W9WMJ TAL National HQ, Indiana
W5BR Not a member yet; S.C.
KC3ECZ Post 275

Note: Once again, band conditions were not in our favor. Stations were in the noise level, and we were unable to pull out or get relays from anyone. We will be trying different antenna configurations to see if better reception can be obtained. Keeping our fingers crossed for the August HF net.

The N3TAL group has put out its first newsletter with the help of KB3ZCO (Mike) and KC3AZD (Karen), who are doing an outstanding job. Mike has noted that if you want information posted in the newsletter, he can be reached at skywavewx@gmail.com.

NET REMINDERS:
All voice Digital K5TAL every Thursday @ 7:00PM CT. See www.openquad.net [also accessible through POST 275 WIRES-X Room (DTMF 21433) or directly (DTMF 45058)].
ECHOLINK, K9TAL, 2nd Saturday of the month, Noon ET, Conference Node *FMCA-ARC*
HF (20m) N3TAL, 2nd Saturday of the month @ 1:00 PM ET on 14.275 MHz [+/- 5Khz]

SPECIAL EVENT "PEACE CROSS" – July 11, 2021
American Legion Amateur Radio Team N3TAL of American Legion Post 275 sponsored a second-year Special Event Station to recognize the 96th anniversary of the dedication of the “Peace Cross," a World War I Memorial located in Bladensburg, Md. More information on this event and receiving a special QSL card can be found on QRZ.COM; just type N3TAL.

JULY 4th Celebration
The Post 275 Amateur Radio Team was invited to visit Post 136 in Greenbelt, Md., to join in the celebration and put on a demonstration of ham radio. We did enjoy the camaraderie and good food.