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.

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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 FM net was hosted by W1YX.

Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, W2BSN, K2RNY, AE2M, N2KFE, WG2B, N2MXD, W3OAB, K2MTH, KC2LLT, K2DMG, KC2QZR, N2IZX, WA2ZNC, WB2VMR, W2DEW, N2AWA, KC2SUE, W2JAA, K2KWK, N2MLH, NQ2O, KC2PCD, W2LB, AB2OY.

Traffic: AF2K: RDXA Tuesday 15th, Gander Mntn for April, May, June. Beginning 7:30, RDXA-RVHFG Awards Banquet Tickets available This Friday April 18th 671-4430
KC2LLT: Dualband Yaesu FT-8500 for sale, good condition, $250 or Best offer cfacer@gmail.com

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This week’s Newbie Net was hosted by K2FX, we talked about goal-setting, station configuration/layout, styles of operating, and more! Newark Hamfest April 19, Marbletown Firehall, 147.745 talk-in, exams at 10:00am. Dayton Hamvention, May 16-18. Rochester Hamfest May 30-31 Dome Center. Monday SSB Net, 144.260, Vertical Polarization. May 29 5-8pm Damascus Shrine Classic Car Cruise Night, Thurs Night, looking for ham ops to help, email Paul (usafpilot AT rochester DOT rr DOT com). April 9 7:00pm Brighton Town Hall, Richard Dolan on radio-telescopes and more.

Check-ins: W1YX, KC2SPY, N2KFE, K2LKK, W2DEW, KC2PCD, AF2K, KC2QZR, KC2SUE, N2MLH, WA2FWE, KA2JRD, W3OAB, K2DMG, N2RGU, AB2YE, WW2E, KD8CLC, NQ2O, WG2B, KC2MCC.

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This week’s FM net was hosted by N2IZX.
Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, K2LKK, K2RNY, WB2SXY, W3OAB, K2DMG, KC2QZR, W2JTR, WB2VMR, WA2FWE, WO2P, W2DEW, KC2SUE, N2MLH, KA2JRD, N2RGU, N2LJR.

Traffic: K2LKK: Radioshack 2m amp 5w/25w $30, HTX-202 w/ 3-4 battery packs, cases, wall chargers, needs to be realigned $30. 585-323-1294.
KA2JRD: Looking for J-Pole 265-0026.

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This week’s FM net was hosted by N2AWA.
Check-ins: KC2SPY, AF2K, W2BSN, K2LKK, N2VX, N2YRJ, AE2M, N2KFE, WB2SXY, W3OAB, K2SI, WB2KAO, WB2PAY, KC2NRU, KC2LLP, WA2FWE, W2HYP, N2MLH, KA2JRD, KC2FHT, KC2PCD, NQ2O, W2DEW, KC2SUE.

Traffic: K2LKK: 2m amplifier 5w-to-25w $30 323-1294
N2VX: RG11 coax 120 feet $10, Transformers for 12v PSU 381-3102
WB2SXY: RARA Meeting this Friday, 3B7C Dxpedition Video, East Henrietta Road FD, rochesterham.org
W2HYP: Repeater equipment UHF repeater 40w in 24inch rack, $450, UHF duplexer for $100, another UHF with everything $750, Loaded 6 meter repeater.. w2hyp@frontiernet.net 226-2882

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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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