The first Essex Ham Monday Night Net of the New Year took place this evening. Here’s a summary:
The net started at 8pm on Monday the 7th of January 2013 on GB3DA, the local 2 metre repeater for Essex. It wrapped up just after 11pm.
Here’s the attendance list for this week’s net:
- Pete M0PSX in Southend, in the chair
- Mike M0MMB between Leigh and Canvey (Achievement of 2012: Intermediate & Full licences)
- Tom 2E0TNC in Tiptree (Best moment of 2012: Formation of TARG)
- Brian G0UKP in Southend
- Clive M0GHH in Chelmsford (First time on the MNN)
- Stan G6HHP in Eastwood
- Phil M0IMA in Eastwood (Achievement of 2012: Getting the Full licence)
- Fred M6BZW in Maldon
- Norman M0FZW on Canvey Island
- James 2E1GUA in Chelmsford (Achievement of 2012: Helping out with the Olympic torch)
- Ken M6BZS in Eastwood (Achievement of 2012: Joining the ham radio hobby)
- Gary G0BDY in Brentwood (Achievement of 2012: Mentoring other hams)
- Peter G1FOA in Chelmsford (Achievement of 2012: Helping Santina take to the air)
- Sarah M6PSK, in Leigh-on-Sea
- Denis M0FHA in Chelmsford
- Dave M0WDG in Kent
- Selim in Chigwell (anyone interested in 4 metres?)
Topics for the evening as follows:
- Ham achievements of the year? The formation of the Thames Amateur Radio Group scored highly
- Plans for next year… progressing to the next level of amateur radio was a recurring theme, as was improving skills and getting out-and-about
- Any interest in a ladies night?
- Anyone fancy doing some moonbounce, or a Maritime Mobile DXpedition in 2013?
- Workshops: Projects, electronics, intermediate practicals and WSPR
- The 5MHz experiment (available to full licence holders)
Handy Links
- The 5MHz experiment – RSGB 5MHz FAQ (Thanks to Norman for this link: hflink.com/60meters)
The Essex Ham Monday Night Net is on GB3DA, the repeater based on Danbury. Please show your support by joining the Essex Repeater Group, or making a donation.
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