[HCARC] 10 Meter Net Format - 28.365 MHz - Wednesday Night - 7 pm Local Time

[galeheise at windstream.net]

To All-

  From the operation of the 10 meter net last week and subsequent comments here’s what I learned:

1.  We need enough structure in the net to determine who is on frequency.  As a result, check-ins to the net will be solicited similar to the format of the 2 meter net.

2.  As net control, I could only hear well about half of the stations checking into the net.  Therefore, a request for relays will be made after calling each area.  If you hear a station well enough to communicate, please relay the check-in information.

3.  I learned some people want to check in, pass along their comments and move on with their evening.  Others enjoy rag chewing and spending more time on the radio during the evening.  
    This week, once people have checked in, I’ll ask a volunteer to go down through the list and request name, location and comments.  If we have more than one volunteer, we’ll simply rotate operators as we progress through the list.  Not everyone who wanted to speak during the net last week did so and this should insure everyone has a chance to speak if they so desire.

4.  Once finished with the list we’ll shift to a rag chewing session for those who want to stay on frequency and continue chatting.

  I’ll continue to open up the Club Station on Wednesday evenings as long as there’s participation and people show up to operate.  I appreciate the showing last week of Joe, Mike and Al.

  The format is being developed based upon what I’m perceiving and I welcome comments by others in the Club.

73s
Gale
KM4DR