Our Monday Night Net launched back in 2011 and is still going strong. Everyone’s welcome to join, especially those who’ve recently got their licence and are looking for help with getting started in the hobby.
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The Essex Ham Monday Night Net for the 22nd of May 2017 started at 8pm local time on GB3DA, the 2m repeater located at Danbury, near Chelmsford. Here’s a quick summary of who joined this week’s net, and what was discussed…
| Live Chat: During the Net, we run an Internet chatroom. Go to www.essexham.co.uk/chat to get chatting during our nets – You need to create a free Essex Ham account to access our chatroom. |
| Internet Feed: Not in range of the GB3DA? Several Internet feeds are available, including: Essex Ham’s Audio Feed , Essex Ham on TuneIn or the Monday Night Net uStream (Thanks to Nick M0NFE). On a Smartphone, GB3DA is sometimes streamed on the SouthEastRadio Zello channel |
Net Attendees
Here’s the attendance list for this week’s net:
- Pete M0PSX, Southend-on-Sea (in the chair)
- Rachel G6AMY, South Ockendon
- John G4IMS, Writtle
- Steve G8UDD
- Keith M0KNG, Billericay
- Nick M0NFE, Southend
- Gordon M0WGL, Grays
- David M1ECC, Basildon
- Gary M6YRG
- Brian 2E0WHB, Chelmsford
- Paul M0XMT, Westcliff
- Sid 2E1HAT, Laindon
The Net wrapped up at 10:08pm
Topics for the evening, as follows:
In tonight’s net, here’s what was discussed:
- Radio Caroline’s just been awarded an AM broadcast licence
- TX Factor – new episode now online
- Thurrock Acorns Events Calendar
- Waters & Stanton Closure update – latest pics on Twitter
- Planning Permission Requirements
- QSO B4 – is it rude not to respond when you’ve spoken before. Can be an issue with JT65, where QSOs are 7 minute non-rag-chew
- Plus, the first try of the new chatroom plug-in
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Thanks & Disclaimer
Essex Ham would like to thank the Essex Repeater Group for allowing us to use the GB3DA for our weekly net. This repeater, together with GB3ER, GB3DB and GB7ZP are managed by volunteers. ERG would appreciate your support which can be by membership or donation, online at www.essexrepeatergroup.org.uk.
Please note that the Monday Night Net is recorded for the protection of our participants. Audio from repeaters around the UK, including GB3DA, may be streamed online and via web SDRs.
The views and opinions expressed by participants of the Monday Night Net do not necessarily reflect the views of Essex Ham.
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