This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about ARRL Field Day June 28, 29.

Check-ins: KA2JRD, KC2SPY, AF2K, K2DMG, KC2QLJ, N2KFE, KC2QZR, KC2PCD, N2AWA, K2MTH, KD8CLC, N2QDK, KC2SWZ, KB2CHY, NQ2O.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about making/responding to distress calls. Voice signal: MAYDAY!, CW: SOS. Repeat until responded to. When changing frequency, announce it! Receiving: Record information immediately (Location, Nature of Problem, Necessary Assistance), Respond to the call (asking situation, and to remain on frequency), call proper number such as 911, report back to station in distress after contact is made with Emergency Services, and REMAIN ON FREQ! Dayton Hamvention, May 16-18, Rochester Hamfest May 30-31. Monday Night 9:00pm SSB Net 144.260, Net Control N2MLH, Vertical Polarization for the most part.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, KC2QLJ, KA2JRD, W2DEW, AF2K, KC2SUE, W2BSN, KC2FHT, N2AWA, KC2QZR, K2MTH, W2JAA, KC2SWY, WB2VMR, WA2ZNC, WG2B, KC2PCD, KD8CLC, N2QDK, WA4CVV, KB2CHY, KC2MCC.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about the Amateur Auxiliary: what it is, what it does, etc. It is composed of ARRL volunteers, Observer stations, etc, as a service of the self-policing amateur community. Marbletown Firehall, April 19, Newark Hamfest; exams given at 10:00am; 147.745 talk-in. Dayton Hamvention 16-18th of May, a great opportunity. Rochester Hamfest, May 30-31, Dome Center. Monday Night SSB net 146.260, 9:00pm, Larry N2MLH as control op.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, K2DMG, W2BSN, N2AWA, KC2LLT, N2KFE, AB2YE, KC2QZR, N2MLH, W3OAB, KC2QLI, W2JAA, K2MTH, WB2VMR, KC2PCD, N2ZN, K2RNY, KC2FHT, N2QDK, WW2E, K2SI, NQ2O, KC2MCC, WG2B, KC2NRU, KC2OHL. (27 CHECKINS)

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about the “10 Secrets for Ham Operators”. 1. Listen, Listen, Listen; 2. “Buddy-up” with someone also a newbie; 3. Know your equipment; 4. Follow manufacturer instructions at first; 5. Don’t be afraid to use any reference available for info; 6. Nobody knows everything! 7. Practice courtesy; 8. Find some regulars friends, join in; 9. Don’t be discouraged; 10. Relax, it’s a hobby. Sunday Afternoon AM AWA Net 3.837 (megacycles). 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Newark Hamfest April 19th, Marbletown Firehall, talk-in freq 147.745, exams begin 10:00am, walkins welcome. Dayton Hamvention, May 16-18, Dayton, Ohio. Rochester Hamfest 30-31 at Dome Arena. 144.260 USB net Monday evenings 9:00pm. Most are vertical-polarized.

Check-ins: WB2KAO, W2BSN, KC2LLP, KC2SPY, AF2K, K2RNY, N2MLH, W2DEW, K2LKK, WB2PAY, KC2SUE, WA2FWE, N2AWA, N2KFE, K2SI, W3OAB, WB2UAQ, K2MTH, WW2E, KB2CHY, KC2FHT, KC2MCC, KD8CLC, KC2QLI, NQ2O. (25 Check-ins)

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we had a light topic and just discussed our projects. Len, KC2PCD, suggested a topic of baluns for next week? April 19th, Newark Hamfest: Marbletown Firehall opens at 7:00am, exams begin at 10:00. May 16-18 Dayton Ohio Hamvention. Rochester Hamfest May 30-31. Mountain Dew Ham Radio commercial at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MieEfkwICB8

Check-ins: KA2JRD, KC2SPY, W2BSN, AF2K, K2DMG, KC2PCD, WB2PAY, KC2QLJ, N2KFE, N2MSG, W3OAB, KC2QZR, W2JAA, WW2E, KB2CHY, K2LKK, K2SHN, KC2SCZ, KB1LQC, WG2B, KC2FHT, KC2MCC. (22 STATIONS!)

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about part 2 of our RFI interference discussion: shielding problems, filtering problems, proper grounding. 19th of April, Newark Hamfest, Marbletown Firehall, Drumlins Amateur Radio Club. DXpeditions with 5T5DC, 9X0R, HQ8R. Ideas for a CQ Net at QRS (slow speed), SWL (shortwave-listening) net email usafpilot A-T rochester D-O-T rr D-O-T com.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, KE2LW, KA2JRD, K2LKK, N2KFE, W2BSN, N2AWA, WB2PAY, WB2VMR, WB2KAO, KC2PCD, KC2QZR, K2MTH, N2MLH, WB2UAQ, KC2KPL, KB2CHY.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about computer RF interference, its sources, and how to reduce it. The six steps: 1: Find where RFI is strongest, 2: Disconnect mouse, serial cables, video cables, power cable, etc, then turn on computer and see RFI increases, 3: Connect things sequentially, note the increase of RFI. 4: Turn on monitor, note increase in RFI, run text + graphic modes. 5: Reconnect radio to powersupply, note RFI increase. 6: Disconnect antenna, note RFI presence.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, KA2JRD, W2BSN, N2AWA, AF2K, W2DEW, KC2PCD, N2KFE, KC2HTL, KC2SUE, KC2QZR, K2MTH, WB2PAY, W3OAB, WB2UAQ, WW2E, K2KWK, KB2CHY, KC2MCC, N2ZN.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about chasing awards, the CQ magazine awards directory, www.dxawards.com/book.html, special events stations, WAS WAC and DXCC awards, and some special event station stories. 7415khz has “This Week in Amateur Radio”, 4:00pm on Sundays.

Check-ins: KA2JRD KC2SPY N2KFE AF2K KE2LW W2BSN W2DEW WB2PAY KC2QLJ KC2PCD KC2QZR W2JTR WW2E NQ2O K2LKK KC2MCC.

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