[NLRS] nlrs nets

[Andy Lokken]

I really appreciate Matt's comments.

The 432 net averages something less than 1 check-in per week. There were a
few weeks of two or more check ins, but generally we only get one or none. I
understand that there are fewer people on 432 and that my station is
something less than stellar, but it's also apparent that the interest level
is low.

While I haven't checked in to the other nets regularly for months, I think
they're an important resource, even if only for peace of mind that my
equipment still works between openings! Also, like many of you, I much
prefer VHF+ operating to HF, even when the bands are dead.

Maybe it's time to rethink how the nets are done... Are there other clubs
out there that do nets differently? Are they having success?

73,
Andy K0AJL








On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Matt Arthur <mattda at hickorytech.net> wrote:

>
>
> Hi all,
> I have been running the two meter net for several years now.
>
> I have noticed in the past cupple of years that i really don't have very
> meny check - in's from the nlrs groop.
> I get more check ins from Ia. and the Kansas city aira then i get from the
> twin cities.
> Could it be that the nlrs groop no longer cares about having activity on
> the vv h f bands?
> I realise that it is not allways posible to check in to every net.
> I know i can't usually check in to the 222 net because of local nets in my
> aira.
> But that sed i think the Nlrs could do a better job of supporting activity
> on the bands out side of contest's and also do better at supporting it's
> nets.
>
> Also today i was looking at the nlrs web site and notice that Lenny k0shf
> is still listed as 432 net conntrol.
> Lenny hasn't ran the 432 net in several years.
> Also the 6 meter net listing does not even list a net control.
> Now  i know from being around that when Bob w0aus was no longer able to run
> it and past away Vince k0six has been running the  net very reliably.
> Why is he not listed as it's regular net control?
> I am not planning on dropping the two meter net but would like to hear some
> coments on this subject.
>
> Also the nlrs needs to do a better job at supporting the 222 activity
> night.
> even though it is not an nlrs activity i think we should be helping out.
>
> For the past two weeks i have got on 222.1 between 8 pm and 10 pm anc
> called around in all derections and got absolutly no one.
> I can tell you that if we arn't going to use these frequencies on a more
> regular bases then we may as well let the bands go to other interest.
> I don't think this is what we want.
> Now lets get on the stick boys and get things going.
> I can remember several years a go we had alot of activity on the bands and
> did a great job at pramoting vhf uhf activity.
> Your gear isn't doing you a bit of good sitting around doing nothing.
> Now lets get on the air.
> Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
>
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