[SMCARA] 64 Net start time

Tue Feb 2 17:31:06 EST 2016

Boz,
The net was resurrected during my tenure as president and it's been at 8:30 since then.  There are a few other suggestions I have for it, but we can discuss them later. 

Tom Shelton, ND3N240-434-3811
If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...

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From: N1LID <nonelidd at gmail.com> 
Date: 2/2/2016  5:25 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net 
Cc: "'Tom Shelton, ND3N'" <gl1800winger at verizon.net> 
Subject: 64 Net start time 

Tom,

A very good question.

We will ask during tonight's net and then vote on it in February.

If memory serves me correctly, it used to be held at 1930.  I can't recall the reasoning
for shifting to 2030.

Boz

-----Original Message-----
From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Shelton, ND3N
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:20 PM
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] 64 Repeater usage.

Has anyone considered doing a survey of club members and see if there kis a better day and/or time for the net.  For me, I'm settled in and relaxing by 8:30, but I could check in at 7:00 or 7:30.

Tom Shelton, ND3N240-434-3811
If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...

-------- Original message --------
From: jbr13 at md.metrocast.net
Date: 2/2/2016  1:23 PM  (GMT-05:00)
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] 64 Repeater usage. 

Speaking of the 64 machine, and usage.   Tonight at 8:30 we will have our weekly SMCARA Tuesday Night Net.  Tune up the 64 machine tonight and check in!!!  If the net dwindles down much farther we may have to stop doing it.  I know there are a few that don't want that to happen. The net doesn't run very long, even KC3ERI can usually stay up late enough for it! Hi Hi   Help us make our net better, show up and say hello!

Jason Rearick
N3YUG

On 02-02-2016 11:45 AM, Rene Ramirez wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Since I am the repeater trustee I wanted to say a few words about its 
> acceptable usage if I may.  First off, there is not going to be 
> anything written beyond what is in this email.  And I hope we do not 
> have to have anything written so with that.
> 
> 1.  Use it!
> 
> Please feel free to use it,  It's an open repeater and available for 
> use so check in, say hi, listen and help others as needed.
> 
> 2.  Be respectful.
> 
> We may have had a problem years ago but I have heard no issues lately. 
> No 80M style "Ethanol nets" please.  keep partisan issues to a minimum 
> and be respectful of others.  NUF SAID.
> 
> 3.  Nets/Special events/Emergencies.
> 
> Until ARES/RACES has there own system up, this is the primary repeater 
> for the county and if any of those agencies need to take control for 
> testing/training/real event, they have explicit permission to take 
> control of the repeater for the event and all regular amateur use is 
> MINIMIZED until its completed or the emergency is passed and the 
> repeater is returned to normal amateur use. Again, if ARES/RACES is 
> Net Control Station (NCS), all other routine amateur use is minimized.  
> I've Never seen a problem before but now its out there.
> 
> Scheduled nets:  The Tuesday evening net has priority until there is 
> no longer a net so close yout your conversation prior to net start.  
> The only exception is ARES/RACES/Declared emergency.
> 
> Special events:  If you are doing an event and are going to need 
> priority use of the repeater please Mr/Ms event coordinator, send me 
> an email of the date/time/event.  Your answer is going to be 99.99% 
> yes (Remember ARES/RACES exceptions) but just let me know so I can 
> make sure there are no conflicts.  When there is a special event on, 
> the repeater usage is under control of the Event NCS so regular 
> amateur traffic is minimized until he/she returns it to regular 
> amateur use.
> 
> Another note about emergencies.  Remember folks, the words 
> BREAK/HELP/QRRR/MAYDAY/SOS are NOT USED unless there is a specific 
> need and if you have that need wait for an opening, say your callsign 
> and the pro-word THREE TIMES (W3BNY BREAK-BREAK BREAK).  you have the 
> repeater and all amateurs assist as appropriate (preferably the NCS).
> 
> 4.  Technical issues or Inappropriate usage:
> 
> If the repeater goes nuts/locks up/whatever, please say something on 
> either here on the reflector or call someone so we can get it at the 
> least shut down.
> 
> If there is inappropriate usage or a user abusing others or just 
> being...obnoxious...Do not confront the offender.  Take down or record 
> preferably as much of the issue as you can (date/time/callsign/what is
> happening) and let me know.  If its that egregious/flagrant/horrid 
> CALL ME!  I'm in the book and I will see if immediate steps need to be 
> taken (shut down of the repeater).
> 
> That's it.   I know we have rarely had any serious issues on this 
> repeater and I continue to hope that we do not during my tenure as the 
> repeater trustee.
> 
> 73 and promise to say HI more often on the 64/Tuesday night net!
> 
> Rene W3BNY
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