[ETS/PARC List] Using "Zoom"

Thu Mar 26 17:12:06 EDT 2020

Chris

    Spot on!We can make this work

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020, 12:47 Chris Fine <crfine at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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> >> 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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