[SMCARA] 64 Net start time

Tue Feb 2 20:27:24 EST 2016

Boz - I really hate to go outside tonight to check in when by my normal 
schedule, I would be settled into bed to work a few crosswords, reading the 
ARRL mag, study for my general.... If a motion or a second is needed, you 
have mine, move it to 1930.  KC3WJA  Jim in Saint Inigoes.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N1LID" <nonelidd at gmail.com>
To: <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:25 PM
Subject: [SMCARA] 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
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> -----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.
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> 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
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> 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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