[NLRS] NLRS Saturday morning breakfast via Zoom - response

[Dave Fugleberg]

Well put, Jim!
Socializing off-air often leads to more activity on the air- at least for
me.

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM Jim Froemke <jim.k0mhc at earthlink.net> wrote:

> In an ideal world, we'd all be on-the-air daily and during the nets,
> contests, and other events. However, that doesn't quite seem to represent
> the current situation.
>
> The worldview held by some see a shrinking pie size attributed to
> defections
> resulting from:
> - Microwave (primarily 10 GHz)
> - Digital (primarily FT-8)
> - Social media
> - Demographics
> - Solar cycle
> - STEM
> - etc.
>
> Others have a different worldview of an increasing pie size with
> opportunities for growth in these and other areas.
>
> An example would be last Saturday's RMG monthly zoom meeting during which
> many participants contributed their thoughts on:
> - An increasing number of STX rovers for June facilitated by ZOOM meetings,
> SLACK messaging, and extensive mentoring of new members
>         -- 5 experienced and 2 newbies for a total of 7 rovers out and
> about
> during June
> - Exchanging of regional rover site data base links
> - Discussion of fixed station participation for June - who's in and who
> needs more help?
> - Additional bands planned or operational - fixed and rover stations
> - 10 GHz portable and fixed station upgrades for June
> - Suggestions for WSJT-X version 2.2.1 release upgrade and the importance
> of
> VHF contest settings
> - Coexistence of SSB and digital modes during June
> - Discussion of recent 6- and 2-meter openings
> - Discussion of long-term zoom capability to complement future, in-person
> meetings (fall?)
> - etc.
>
> During this example there were many opportunities for stimulating VHF, UHF
> and yes even microwave operations. It's worth noting that RMG (Roadrunners
> Microwave Group) was originally focused on 902 MHz and up. As it turns out
> the club isn't fractured between VHF/UHF and microwaves. It's inclusive of
> many members interests but occasionally needs a shot of adrenaline. This is
> similar to Jon's (W0ZQ) recent post emphasizing NLRS members diverse
> interests and the value of member initiatives.
>
> So, to make a long story sort, I view zoom (and similar media) as a "back
> channel" that facilitate opportunities for growth of the size of the pie.
> The informal communications complement and stimulate our activities. I've
> often wondered why my dad wouldn't hook up to telephone service when we
> lived on the farm. He argued that the local general store was satisfactory
> for socializing.
>
> When this is all over and we're able to safely socialize in-person again,
> will it make a difference? This isn't a zero-sum game.
>
> 73, Jim
> K0MHC, EN26
> Lake Miltona, MN
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf
> Of Rich
> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 9:21 PM
> To: nlrs at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [NLRS] NLRS Saturday morning breakfast via Zoom
>
> What if we just picked a time and everyone got on 2meters for a meeting?
>
> Rich N0HJZ
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 8, 2020, at 3:13 PM, Jon Platt via NLRS <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello NLRS land
> > There has been growing interest to purse a Saturday morning NLRS Zoom
> > meeting.  The suggestion is that we follow the same dates and times as
> > we have already set for our pre-COVID breakfast gatherings.  For those
> > dates and time (8:30am) see http://www.nlrs.org/home/nlrs-breakfast
> > In order to do this we are seeking a Zoom host, or perhaps several hosts
> who can rotate hosting, to facilitate this.  The host(s) must have a Zoom
> account, be willing to set up the Zoom meeting, and act as the meeting
> host.
> Meeting time would be informal, no set program, and can be used for such
> things as show-and-tell, virtual tours of their shack, or any other topic
> that the group may want to discuss.  Its informal.
> > As I myself do not have a Zoom account, I will not be hosting, but I can
> facilitate this idea with help from others.  I would be joining any such
> meeting(s) if we can find a host or two to support this.
> > If you have Zoom capability, if you are willing to host, please look at
> our breakfast calendar and pick a date or two that you would be willing to
> host and drop me an email to that affect.
> > 73, JonW0ZQ
> >
> >
> >
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