This week’s FM net was hosted by N2IZX.
Check-ins: KA2JRD, KC2SPY, N2ZIC, W2BSN, AF2K, K2LKK, AE2M, N2YRJ, WB2SXY, KC2FHT, KE2LW, N2KFE, N2MXD, N2UIO, K2MTH, W3OAB, K2DMG, KC2TJN, WB2PAY, KC2QZR, AB2OY, KB2CHY, W2RFM, W2DEW, WB2VMR, KC2SUE, N2MLH, WA3VRE, W2COP, N2QDK, NY3U?, K2KWK, W2JAA.

Traffic: W2RFM: Butler Hamfest June 1, Buffalo hams organizing bus to go to Pennsylvania, cutoff May 23 for signup, $27, Contact W2KYM 716 531 5364 or Bob 716 628 1211.
K2LKK: MFJ 25amp Power Supply, working, $75 or BO. Radioshack 2m amp 5w/25w $30, Radioshack HTX-202 w/ batt+accessories $30, Looking for ride to Rochester Hamfest (Friday +/ Saturday) will chip in for gas, 585-323-1294, k2lkk@frontiernet.net
W2BSN: SK Russ Schroeder, W2BYY, passed away last Thursday, was active with AWA and RVHFG.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about radio scanners, listening to police, sheriff, fire rescue, highway patrol, ambulance, air traffic, control, news media, space shuttle, NWS, and maritime operations. Radio scanner is a special receiver made to pick up a multitude of signals and sometimes simultaneously on different bands. Why do people have them? Public safety, neighborhood watch, natural disasters, and… they’re fun for curiosity! Dayton Hamvention May 16-18, Rochester Hamfest May 30-31 at Dome Arena, CW Practice begins in September on 88 repeater. Monday Night SSB net 144.260, N2MLH control op, 9PM. WHAM Tour this fall, any interested email usafpilot AT rochester DOT rr DOT com. RDXA Field Day at Webster Park, June 20-21?, newbie gathering at W2RDX field day.

Check-ins: N2UIO, KC2SPY, KA2JRD, K2DMG, AF2K, KC2PCD, W2BSN, KC2QZR, N2KFE, W2JAA, K2LKK, N2IZX, K2MTH, N2MLH, KB2CHY, N2QDK, KC2NRU, KC2FHT, KC2SCZ, W2XBF.

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about SWLing (shortwave listening), including DX listening in the US and around the world. Dayton Hamvention May 16-18; Rochester Hamfest, May 30-31, Dome Arena; CW Practice Net, beginning in September, copying CW and sending, too! Monday Night SSB Net 9pm, 144.260, N2MLH Net Op, most people Vertical Polarized. Field Day for RDXA, Webster Park, sign up sheet for newbies! Possible tour of radio broadcast station (WHAM) in the works for the fall.. Comments?: usafpilot AT rochester DOT rr DOT com.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, K2LKK, W2BSN, AF2K, KC2QLJ, N2MLH, W2JAA, K2SI, W3OAB, K2MTH, KC2QZR, WG2B, KC2FHT, N2KFE, KC2PCD, KB2CHY, WB2UAQ.

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This week’s FM net was hosted by K2RNY.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, K2LKK, AF2K, N2YRJ, W2SKY, AE2M, WB2SXY, KA2JRK, WG2B, KC2FHT, N2KFE, KB2CHY, W2NWT, KC2QZR, K2SI, W2JTR, WB2PAY, AB2OY, WB2VMR, W2DEW, KC2SUE, WD8CQB, N2MLH, N2AWA, KC2QLJ, KF2VW, W3OAB, KC2PCD, K2MTH.

Traffic: K2LKK: Radioshack 2m amplifier 5w->30w $30; Radioshack HTX-202 with battery cases, packs, charger, rubber duck, 5khz off $30; Looking for ride to Rochester Hamfest 30th or 31st, willing to chip in for gas, 323-1294.
KA2JRK: In need of operators for Parade Saturday, 244-4005.
KB2CHY: Audio link not passing audio between Cobbs Hill + Westfall, 88 reception slightly degraded for the moment. RRRA Meeting Friday, Pittsford Town Hall, 7:00pm.
KF2VW: Looking for Microphone for slant-face Regency Wilson 2510. 391-3410.
WB2SXY: RARA passes resolution and elected new officers, Rates: $15 regular, $10 senior, $1 addl family, $10 student. Elected people: W2KRH, N2AWA, KO2I, AB2OY, W2ZEY, N2IXD, KC2PCD, WB2PYD, K2SI, KG2I, WB2SXY.
K2RNY: Looking for Panavise, k2rny@frontiernet.net.

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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 FM net was hosted by K2RNY.
Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, N2YRJ, AE2M, KA2JRD, WG2B, K2MTH, K2DMG, KC2QZR, N2IZX, AB2OY, WB2VMR, N2AWA, KC2PCD, KC2QLJ.

Traffic: None!

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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 FM net was hosted by WB2SXY.
Check-ins: KC2SPY, N2YRJ, AF2K, K2RNY, W2BSN, AE2M, KA2JRD, KC2QZR, W2JTR, K2MTH, N2VX, WB2QCJ, W2PHK, WG2B, KC2SWY, KC2SUE, W2JAA, WB2VMR, W2DEW, N2AWA, W1YX, K2KWK, WA2ZNC.

Traffic: None.

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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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