Hello all;

It has been brought to my attention that the PL-Net does not have a net controller for Monday mornings, and I've been asked for my opinion. I do not generally participate in the net (my employer would not appreciate me professionally loafing on company time), but here are my thoughts for what they're worth.

Since it appears that no-one is able to make the time commitment to take over the Monday slot on a full time basis, perhaps a rotation, similar to how the ARES net works, would be a workable solution. Ideally a member could step forward to maintain the roster, even if they can't commit to running the net. Failing that, you could call for volunteers on the Friday net for the upcoming Monday. In the absence of a volunteer, the net would simply resume on Tuesday.

 

I have also heard concerns that the net controller should be "from our area". I do agree that because the net is sponsored by the club, the net controller should be a club member. But don't forget that club membership is open to all, regardless of the "area" they are in. It's probably best to say "club member" instead.


Finally, I will mention that I have been very disappointed in some of the discussions I've overheard on the net lately regarding individuals and their personal circumstances. While it may be necessary to discuss someone's availability on air to ensure the net runs smoothly, it is not appropriate to discuss the reasons for their availability in a forum which is available worldwide. I would refer you to club's  repeater etiquette guide available at https://ve3pbo.ca/pdfs/repeateretiquette.pdf, specifically paragraph 5.


Although I do welcome any feedback, my turnaround time on non work email is running about 2 days right now, so please don't be offended if you don't get an immediate response.

 

73,


Andrew VE3AND