[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Invitation for Alexandria Radio Club Meeting Presentation on July 8, 2022

[Rick Bunn]

Brian,
	You may be right.  Many hams find more interest in other parts of the hobby.  I DO listen to our repeaters and will answer if someone comes up on a repeater and drops his or her call sign. (This is like a CQ on VHF / UHF).  For the last few weeks I have been in Florida and I find most of the repeaters here don't have a lot of traffic either.
	One area to get more use out of VHF/UHF is the local set of nets.  Most clubs have a net every week.  Our's is on Thursday at 8PM on the `147.315 (+600KHz offset, PL 107.2).  Arlington has a net on Tuesday evening at 7PM on the 145.47 (-600KHz PL102.2).  There are many other nets in the area.  You can also be surprised if you listen to the SIMPLEX CALLING CHANNELS (146.52, 223.5, 446.5)
               
73 Rick
N4ASX

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From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net <alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of brian Jones
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 9:06 PM
To: Rich Adamy <ka4gfy at gmail.com>
Cc: Dennis <dgopsec at protonmail.com>; Alexandria ARC (W4HFH) <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Invitation for Alexandria Radio Club Meeting Presentation on July 8, 2022

Thanks for all the input. I’m trying and learning a lot. I’m guessing with all the smart tech these days people are more interested in pushing the envelope rather than just some small chit chat and the basics. I will keep pushing and trying. I’m super into this and I know it will take time to learn all the ins and outs. 

The Alexandria radio club net on Thursday evenings has been a positive help and looking forward to checking in. Happy to be member. 

Brian Jones
KQ4AEQ 

Sent from docking bay 94

> On Jul 11, 2022, at 10:32 PM, Rich Adamy <ka4gfy at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 2 meters and 70 cm still are some of the most popular ham bands.
> Having said that, activity on those bands is not what it once was.
> Back in the day, repeaters were very popular because many of them had 
> autopatch on them, allowing hams to make phone calls from their 
> radios.  As cellphones became more commonplace and plans became 
> cheaper, people left 2 meters behind and used their cellphones to call 
> home when leaving work.
> 
> Repeaters generally have busy times and quiet times during the day.
> The 79, 91 and 300 repeaters are busy during drive times.  Ours tends 
> to have activity in the afternoon and evenings.
> 
> Often, there are people listening, but won't reply to a general call 
> of somebody "listening."  But, they will reply if called directly.
> 
> Activity will generate more activity.  If you get on every day and 
> announce your presence, other people will start to get on as well.  I
> have seen it happen on our repeaters as well as others   All repeaters
> ebb and tide with activity.
> 
> I am sure of the other long term members will have ideas as well.
> 
> 73,
> Rich, KA4GFY.
> 
>> On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 10:10 PM brian Jones <kq4aeq at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello, a tech with a new ticket and new club number here.
>> im new to this and I’m struggling. Is the 2cm and 70cm repeater devoid of radio traffic? I was able to join the Alexandria radio club NET last Thursday for the first time and first contact on the repeater but as much as I call since then it’s been silent. I’m pretty sure I got the offset and PL right but it’s been silent.
>> 
>> This past Sunday around noon I picked up the Arlington radio club meeting on the W4HFH 2cm  repeater. I feel like I’m missing something. Are folks just not interested in these bands on a day to day basis?
>> 
>> Any help would most grateful.
>> 
>> Brian A. Jones
>> KQ4AEQ
>> 
>> Sent from docking bay 94
>> 
>>>> On Jul 8, 2022, at 7:56 PM, Comms <comms at gallagher.us.com> wrote:
>>> 
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