[ETS/PARC List] Using "Zoom"

[Pete Fierro]

Bill I think that's the concern some of us have,jamming

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020, 08:31 William Russell <wruss70 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think it would be good to use Zoom. We are using at our business with
> customer committees to do construction print approvals.  I do believe there
> is a small fee if you get a version that allows more than 10 people in the
> meeting and go longer than 50 or 60 minutes.
>
> I know there was a comment about possible jamming with a on air meeting.
> A Zoom meeting would eliminate that.
>
> Bill Russell K2WLR.
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> on behalf of Pete Fierro <mrpjf150 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:41:34 AM
> *To:* Larry Makoski <w2ljqrp at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* ETSNJ <etslist at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [ETS/PARC List] Using "Zoom"
>
> Should we try it this Friday night?Thoughts?
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020, 07:34 Larry Makoski <w2ljqrp at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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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