[ETS/PARC List] Using "Zoom"

[Larry Makoski]

We used it last night for the SPARC meeting. It worked quite well.

Larry W2LJ

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 6:29 AM Chris Fine via ETSList <
etslist at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Great idea Pete - I can endorse Zoom as well. It’s easy to install and
> works well.  If we are still isolated in April it’s worth trying. We could
> use the repeater as a backup tech support channel to help anyone who has
> difficulty getting on Zoom.
>
> As Pete says, Zoom works on smartphones, but it also works on computers,
> tablets and even landline phones (although on a landline you only get
> audio).
>
> In the longer run, maybe we could use Zoom to make the meeting available
> to members who can’t attend. That’s another use for it.
>
> Best to all and 73,
> Chris
>
> > On Mar 25, 2020, at 8:53 PM, Pete Fierro <mrpjf150 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >       Hi Guys/Gals
> >
> >  Since meetings are pretty much out of the question,we could try the app
> > called  "Zoom."This app is free&is also available online.You can see each
> > other&interact with each other at the same time.
> >
> >  Its been demonstrated to me&it works great!
> >
> > If you want to participate by phone, download the Zoom app from either
> the
> > App Store (Apple) or The Play Store (Android).  The app is free.  It has
> a
> > blue icon with a white camera inside.  At the time of the meeting someone
> > has to send an email out with an invite simply click on the link from the
> > email and you will be brought to the meeting.  Your phone will open the
> app
> > automatically if you click on the link in an email.  You may have to give
> > permission for Zoom to access your camera and mike once the app is open.
> > Do that and you will be able to join.In the email, the link is found
> below
> > the words "Join Zoom Meeting."  You will be able to see you and hear you
> > through your phone's camera and mike.
> >
> >    If you want to join from your laptop, you simply click on the link in
> > an email.An should take you right to the meeting.  Your laptop's webcam
> and
> > microphone will allow you to participate.  Again, the link is found below
> > the words Join Zoom Meeting.  Simply click those words.
> >
> >   I would imagine from a tablet the same procedure applies.
> >
> >    I think this would work out very well.There are you tube vids out that
> > should clarify any doubts
> >
> >  Pete
> >  KD2ARB
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