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@bassmanjr100 Ай бұрын

Every new ham should start off calling into nets. You learn how hams communicate and you meet other hams on the air. If someone is new, the folks on the net are going to be glad to hear you and will help you along.

@StAnBu84-KM3AGN Ай бұрын

This is exactly how I started. Got my start on the Ogden ARC Ham and Eggs Net. Super helpful.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Agreed, great way to get started.

@stupendisdick4442 Ай бұрын

Every new ham should first learn how to communicate on CB channel 6, aka The Superbowl. Once you can handle that, you can handle anything ... you'll either get some thick skin or give up ... and trust me when I tell you that The Superbowl has *NOTHING* on an 80 or 160 meter net when it comes to the abuse you'll face. Just stating facts.

@nehem11e Ай бұрын

I agree! One thing us not so new hams can do to help the newer hams is update our QRZ page to include the nets and repeaters in our area. I remember as a new ham wanting to join nets but having a hard time finding them. Club websites usually advertise their nets. When I first started out I was on the radio asking about nets and someone responded with just look me up on QRZ I have a bunch listed there. That was helpful to me as a new ham

@victorcharlie7491 Ай бұрын

Sounds like a good friendly net, that radio was nice and clear, tnx Man.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of my 7100, can't wait to get it fixed.

@ozone385 Ай бұрын

I do a net on our local repeater daily at 9am CDT. I started the net during COVID to check on our elderly operators. We are on IRLP reflector 9732 and get a few out of Fargo, ND. I am in Aberdeen, SD. Also do a Thursday evening net at 7pm.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Strong work!

@K5JHP-John Ай бұрын

The really weird nets are those on 40 meters.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Yes they are!

@tonyd6884 Ай бұрын

I used to listen to the corn cob net when i had hf in the vehicle

@ghostmandka5498 Ай бұрын

7100 repaired?! Awesome!

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Not yet, time warp video... Soon though

@HamRadioPortableOperations Ай бұрын

It's really sad so many repeaters are so underused - Here in the UK my local 2m repeater is on my doorstep, just a hop, skip and a jump away and I can monitor with a HT and put loads of call outs and you might be lucky to get someone to come back to you... Allstar / Gateway linked is only way for these type of repeaters I think... but I have heard in the past some people moaning they don't understand them or how they work - "Ignorance Is Bliss"...

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I hear that too... why complain when you can learn?

@bowbreaker1 Ай бұрын

I was so tempted to install my 7100 in tacoma, still might someday. Its my only 100 radio so its relegated to housework

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Sounds like a good excuse to buy another radio!

@mikesmithg0rfd356 Ай бұрын

always good to see the ic 7100

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I can't wait until it gets fixed and I can use it again!

@K3JRZOnTheAir Ай бұрын

I have a love/hate relationship with nets. I do love an active net, but dislike them when people choose not to check-in.. And then people that don’t check in blame new amateurs for not checking in. (MORE to it than that, but that’s the gist of it.) 73!

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I check in sometimes and others I don't... sometimes I find it "routine" and why bother. I guess that's the way of life though.

@kidbach Ай бұрын

Jeff, you did great with your Fusion net that you ran. I just think that there's "some people" in this area who think that a net should only be on plain, boring old analog, so that they can sit and listen in also. The only thing that was stopping me from checking in every week was, I was at work Mon-Fri nights. I hope you try it again in the future. 73. KC3UEE

@K3JRZOnTheAir Ай бұрын

@@kidbach Thanks. Amazing how many of the existing Yaesu owners decided to stop checking in after the first couple weeks. Work schedules & family priorities are understandable. Laziness or complete disregard isn’t. Yet let’s blame the cost of Yaesu radios for new hams for not checking in. Excuses from the lazy. Pffffft!

@N9IBZED Ай бұрын

I do check in to nets and have since I got my tech license back in 1989 and I can tell you of some nets should you wind up on the other side of Wisconsin if you would like a few of them I check in to when I can

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@wcgems Ай бұрын

Commented early and even with there being about 6-8 comments before me I was amazed that someone wasn't already going nuts cause he called CQ.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I'm surprised too!

@shanerorko8076 Ай бұрын

If the net operators own the repeater, I guess they can call CQ until the cows come home. Lots of people forget they are a charity to the community.

@k2cjbradio Ай бұрын

Nets are definitely integral to ham radio. I think they give a sense for the club that’s running it (if it’s run by a club). What bugs me are nets comprised of folks checking in to the net as “in and out.” But hey, that’s me. The club I’m a member of in PA (even though I moved to CT) has a weekly Roundtable discussion net that is still doing quite well. Good video! 73 de K2CJB

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

I say that "in and out" is a sign that people want to participate, but don't have a reason... A challenge for net control to come up with something... Perhaps a weekly question to get them talking.

@alanreader4815 Ай бұрын

My local repeater is in Bracknell uk. (M7ASJ)

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Awesome!

@alanreader4815 Ай бұрын

listening to Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2430 for Friday May 24th, 2024 from the UK.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

That's neat that they re-broadcast it for you.

@CQCQPurgatory Ай бұрын

Nets are awesome! Event comm nets(for ultramarathons) are what got me into the hobby.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Sweet!

@robertmeyer4744 Ай бұрын

we have a few local nets hear in NY. some on same repeater frequency on 70 CM. 444 is common one . we had a 6 meter repeater that I could get into but no longer up. the outher 6 meter one too far from me. one 900 MHz one ,222 MHz one. and a nice 10 meter one. the 1296 MHz one just to far away. I have a Sky warn net buy me. gets very active during bad weather. one local HAM works for NOAA . I am in Boston NY. some local nets can be quite fun. some nets are open to any one check ins. 73's

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

We have a repeater like that around here where there are multiple nets with different subjects.

@davidm.wilson3736 Ай бұрын

Hi Steve, looks like you got your 7100 fixed🎉 what was the issue and was it easy to mix? Dw

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Time-Warp, I shot this video before I shot the "Its Broke" vid.

@agoraphobicadam1171 Ай бұрын

In Middle, Tennessee were have a lot of really good repeaters and many of them you can hit with a simple HT as well. Have fun all and have a Safe Memorial Day weekend. KO4HPC 73

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Have a great memorial day weekend!

@mrtechie6810 Ай бұрын

Shouldn't his pauses be longer than 100 ms, to allow people to break in? By the time you hear, he has already keyed the mic again!

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Depends on the area/club. Gale did a great job as we don't have many check ins on this repeater yet. You're right, it's a balance.

@k6usy Ай бұрын

Shouldn’t a net start with “QST QST QST” not CQ…

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Depends on who's writing the script... Isn't QST "bulletin"?

@k6usy Ай бұрын

@@temporarilyoffline you would be correct.

@reamer1363 Ай бұрын

Thought has to be for the next generation or the hobby dies.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

Exactly, gotta be warm, welcoming and encouraging!

@KS0JD Ай бұрын

I thought you had issues with your 7100? did you get it fixed? I always try and check in on our local nets. I ran one for a few years but life got in the way and I bowed out for a while. I might have to take it back up. 73

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

2/70 work on the rig. If you ever want to run a TOADs net on our digital system or on HF, let me know.

@KlingonCaptain Ай бұрын

I've always wanted to get into HAM radio since I was a kid. But every time I start reading the HAM laws and regulations, I get overwhelmed and feel like you have to be a lawyer to get involved in HAM radio.

@Chris_KI4WCO Ай бұрын

It's easier than you think. Ham Prep is good source to study.

@bassmanjr100 Ай бұрын

Believe me you don't. The actual rules are very simple. Identify yourself properly by your call sign and only transmit with the power you are allowed on the frequencies you are allowed. The rest is just gentlemanly agreements. Where to use which mode or whether to call CQ and all that you learn that as you go. Again those are just friendly agreements anyway. While a quite a few hams are technical there are plenty that are not, at all.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

What part of ham radio excites you? (operating, building, repairing, etc?)

@KlingonCaptain Ай бұрын

@temporarilyoffline I like making old things work again and building things, so those would be at the top. But I also like the idea of meeting new people that I've never seen and being useful in times of need. So I guess it's the romanticism of HAM radio that has always excited me. Maybe even the mythology of HAM radio. 📻

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

@@KlingonCaptain I think you are on the right track then! Take some time to pass the test and get after it. I've had a lot of fun being a ham.

@reamer1363 Ай бұрын

Sorry but how can I get truly interested in ham when Old guys waffle on. It has to change to get the younger generation using this.

@temporarilyoffline Ай бұрын

There has to be a connection made to a useful purpose (even if it's just fun) for the new generation to get involved. It's happening, but it's slow.