[ETS/PARC List] Using "Zoom"

Thu Mar 26 12:46:52 EDT 2020

Maybe the club could sign up for the business account - it wouldn’t make much of a dent in the treasury and we could discontinue it eventually if it ends up not being used over time.

Once we had a club Zoom, there are some interesting things we might do with it:
- In the short run, of course, use it in lieu of physical meetings, until we can get back together
- Broadcast meetings to members who can’t attend - either real-time or later
- Record or broadcast some of our tech sessions at the repeater, or other interesting things we do (putting up a tower, etc.)
- Maybe some “E-Elmering” to help out new (or not so new) members with equipment problems, license prep, etc.
- Unscheduled or emergency meetings, either whole membership or officers, as warranted

etc.

Zoom is great for stuff like the above where you’d like to reach some or all of the membership, but you don’t want things to be completely public (i.e., you wouldn’t post it on YouTube necessarily).  It’s also good because (unlike some other conferencing systems) there’s easy access for audio-only devices (landline phones, or while driving) as well as audio/video.  It also has great screen-sharing, for that next presentation at a meeting.  And it works on cellular as well as Internet, so you can access it pretty much from anywhere you can get a good cell signal.

If there’s an account to use, a message could go out before tomorrow’s meeting.

Just some thoughts… one person’s view so usual disclaimers apply… best to all.

73,
Chris
KC2PI

> On Mar 26, 2020, at 8:38 AM, Pete Fierro <mrpjf150 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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>> *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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