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Posted: 11/6/2013 7:03:07 PM EDT
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Friday 6PM PST to 7:30 ish. ANY of the nodes below will get you into the net. AllStar 46535 IRLP Reflector 9257 Echolink Conference *DCF-ARC* The ARF-COM IRLP/Echolink/AllStar Net will be held on IRLP Western Reflector 9257. This IRLP reflector is linked to Echolink Conference Server *DCF-ARC* 336037 full time. Also, ALLSTAR 46535 is connected 95% of the time. Echolink user's just have to click on "Node Types", then "Conferences", then scroll down the list to "DCF-ARC". Click/tap DCF-ARC and then Connect. IRLP user's, just come in on 9257. Any and all hams are invited to check in but we are looking for the guys that are new to the hobby to get involved. If you unfamiliar with Echolink, google Echolink on your PC or go to the I/Play store and download the app. You need to register on their web site and get your call validated before it will work. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** The reason for the wanting to use a "bridged" channel is to make it easier for those that don't have a controllable IRLP node near them. They can of course come in through Echolink. Those of us on HF have our own nets and places to go, but this net would give the newer Tech class guys/gals here on ARF somewhere go as well. Check it out, check in and have fun. |
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Good luck. About 5 years ago, we had a regular echolink net. Until it became irregular. Then ceased to exist. I still have the echolink favorite list somewhere....
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There is so many new hams here, I was just thinking it would be something available for them and well as everyone else. |
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Entirely worth a try. But it hasn't lasted long in the past. Even our weekly HF nets have been pretty hit and miss. Heck, i haven't checked in for weeks.
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I would try, though I work 3pm to 11pm with my days off moving over one day per month... So I would only get to play for a couple months per year.
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Well I guess there will be a need to help some of the newer hams find their way to the conference/reflector. Let me work up a video explaining how to connect via IRLP and or Echolink. I'll come back and post a link a little later. |
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Honestly I would start out on echolink by itself then move to something connected to rf. Let the new guys that have had little to no time in front of a mic a chance to figure out protocol and all. And sometimes talking about some stuff that you do not want everyone to hear what you are trying can be nice too. You can set up an echolink conference and have it only allow approved callsigns.
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Honestly I would start out on echolink by itself then move to something connected to rf. Let the new guys that have had little to no time in front of a mic a chance to figure out protocol and all. And sometimes talking about some stuff that you do not want everyone to hear what you are trying can be nice too. You can set up an echolink conference and have it only allow approved callsigns. View Quote THIS. Also, there's a smartphone app to allow you to use Echolink when you're not near a radio for those who work late. I would like to get in on this because my HF antenna is currently inop and I have missed out on the ARFnets in the past. |
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I'd give it a try. I know very little about Echolink though, other than I've used it on my phone to access the local 2m repeater if I'm out of town or forgot to charge the HT.
Maybe I could learn what else it can do. |
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Honestly I would start out on echolink by itself then move to something connected to rf. Let the new guys that have had little to no time in front of a mic a chance to figure out protocol and all. And sometimes talking about some stuff that you do not want everyone to hear what you are trying can be nice too. You can set up an echolink conference and have it only allow approved callsigns. View Quote this is a good idea.... echolink ONLY... let the new people get past hitting that button and knowing what to say |
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this is a good idea.... echolink ONLY... let the new people get past hitting that button and knowing what to say View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Honestly I would start out on echolink by itself then move to something connected to rf. Let the new guys that have had little to no time in front of a mic a chance to figure out protocol and all. And sometimes talking about some stuff that you do not want everyone to hear what you are trying can be nice too. You can set up an echolink conference and have it only allow approved callsigns. this is a good idea.... echolink ONLY... let the new people get past hitting that button and knowing what to say +1 |
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I'm a fairly new tech and have echolink install.
I would be interested. Wednesday and Fridays evenings works. |
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Another tip. Rotate net control operators. Set up a schedule and have a different guys take a rotation as net control. Have a guy be backup in case the primary net control cannot run the show. If someone wants a preamble for running the nets let me know I have a few already worked up from other nets I help run.
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Does this mean I would have to actually talk?
I don't even have my Mic plugged into my radio. 1087 contacts in my log and only 3 were on voice |
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Quoted: Another tip. Rotate net control operators. Set up a schedule and have a different guys take a rotation as net control. Have a guy be backup in case the primary net control cannot run the show. If someone wants a preamble for running the nets let me know I have a few already worked up from other nets I help run. View Quote Jazzemt is the first alternate controller. |
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Jazzemt is the first alternate controller. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Another tip. Rotate net control operators. Set up a schedule and have a different guys take a rotation as net control. Have a guy be backup in case the primary net control cannot run the show. If someone wants a preamble for running the nets let me know I have a few already worked up from other nets I help run. Jazzemt is the first alternate controller. Depending on the day of the week sure. I am up to my neck in CCW classes for Illinois at the moment. |
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I did a quick Echolink video to show some of the guys that dont know about Echolink how to get it started. You can download it on your phone from the play store or I store. Video is up loading now and I will post a link after I get back from the "reading" room. http://youtu.be/GSh2LJaHjsM View Quote Is that a picture of subnet sleeping in the background there? |
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I did a quick Echolink video to show some of the guys that dont know about Echolink how to get it started. You can download it on your phone from the play store or I store. Video is up loading now and I will post a link after I get back from the "reading" room. http://youtu.be/GSh2LJaHjsM View Quote I CAN SEE MY AVATAR FROM HERE!!!' good video! |
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Quoted: Is that a picture of subnet sleeping in the background there? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I did a quick Echolink video to show some of the guys that dont know about Echolink how to get it started. You can download it on your phone from the play store or I store. Video is up loading now and I will post a link after I get back from the "reading" room. http://youtu.be/GSh2LJaHjsM Is that a picture of subnet sleeping in the background there? |
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So its like a chat room? How is it HAM related (since they want your license)?
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I would be interested in trying. It is friday night, is there a node that would be used?
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If you talking about a net, roster's will be made from the check in list at the beginning of the net. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So how do you get a roster of who is in a conference? If you talking about a net, roster's will be made from the check in list at the beginning of the net. No it was more the 3/200 or whatever the conference can hold. I didn't see a clean way to see who the "3" were. Might be a dumb question but its all I've got right now. Were we planning on giving this a shot tonight? As an aside that is some good cw work there too scooter |
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If this is a go for tonight, I'll try and check in. No promises, the timeframe requires a very quick departure from work, good traffic and an understanding family when I get home to get into the shack that quickly. If it's a go, please post conference or node # or whatever.
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When I started this thread I was figuring taking in some input and getting the word out for a week and starting this net next Friday. BUT, if some of you want to start it tonight, log in to the "DCF-ARC" Conference server on Echolink. If you want to come in on the IRLP side, Reflector 9257. I was thinking next friday, the 15th would be a good start day, but today can sorta be a trial run in a round table format to give some a chance to introduce themselves. Friday at 5:30 PM PST, 8:30 EST Check in with your call sign, SLOWLY AND PHONETICALLY When called by net control, keep transmissions to 2 1/2 min, and pause 3 seconds between transmissions. Topic is OPEN I'll be logged in around 5:00 if anyone wants to come in a little early for a pre-net chat. If your new to a net format and would like to ask a question, this would be the time to do it. I just ask that the channel be cleared a few min before 5:30 for the star of the net. |
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Originally Posted By CaptainSkullet No it was more the 3/200 or whatever the conference can hold. I didn't see a clean way to see who the "3" were. Might be a dumb question but its all I've got right now. Were we planning on giving this a shot tonight? View Quote The "3" would be the number of people logged into the conference. That number will go up and down and the call signs are listed in the right side of the echolink window. Yes, I'm considering tonight a rehearsal for the start of the net next week on the 15th. I'll be logged in at 5 and we can start a round table at 5:30. Think of this as a meet and greet. |
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Quoted: If this is a go for tonight, I'll try and check in. No promises, the timeframe requires a very quick departure from work, good traffic and an understanding family when I get home to get into the shack that quickly. If it's a go, please post conference or node # or whatever. View Quote No rush, when ever you like just call for a late check-in if were are past the first round. Tonight might be 3-4 check-in's with the late notice so we'll be on the 2nd round by 5:40. |
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Ok working on it.
You have this linked to both echolink and IRLP? Do tell. |
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Quoted: Ok working on it. You have this linked to both echolink and IRLP? Do tell. View Quote NARRI has a few "linked" IRLP / Echolink conference's. I asked Kent Johnson from narri if we could use one of them for a net so it would be easier for people to get into. Either IRLP or Echolink. We also have a D-star reflector channel were can use if needed. I got into ham radio back in the 80's and quickly fell out of the hobby. Now 25 years later, I just got back into it and with all this cool stuff at our disposal, it's a blast! |
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I have the favorite added and will try to check in on the drive home. Should be interesting.
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The "3" would be the number of people logged into the conference. That number will go up and down and the call signs are listed in the right side of the echolink window. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Originally Posted By CaptainSkulletNo it was more the 3/200 or whatever the conference can hold. I didn't see a clean way to see who the "3" were. Might be a dumb question but its all I've got right now.
Were we planning on giving this a shot tonight? The "3" would be the number of people logged into the conference. That number will go up and down and the call signs are listed in the right side of the echolink window. I was on he I phone app and it didn't have the ride side of the window. That Makes sense now. |
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in on my phone - for some reason my computer doesn't always like me swapping between my mic jack (for digi) and my onboard mic (for talking).... this works just as well
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Logged into the net via Raspberry pi server
ETA: Net control breaking up very bad |
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If anyone needs to know the node ID it is 336037
Everyone is on the air tonight in Hampton VA on 147.525 mhz with a PL of 74.4 on RX and TX |
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