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Posted: 1/8/2021 9:04:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What? This is after I spent $180 on the "hot spot" gismo?  'Fraid so. Hey it could have been worse, like just buying an Open Spot 3.  |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 10:18:54 AM EDT
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That's why I always purchase the cheapest or best deal I can find,
not the latest and greatest, or the "gotta have" everyone is getting. Once you get into something that does not work out, it hurts less. If the concept works and you don't get bored quick with whatever it is (radio, hotspot etc...), you can always upgrade later and you then have a spare. $49.99, already had an old Pi board and got a $5 case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0816LQP8T I only use it for the Arfcom DMR net and nothing else. It works for that. DMR did not stick with me other than that. I wanted to like DMR, but 2m is where its at around here. Glad I did not spend more. Glad I did not get a DMR mobile, or throw money away on some fancy DMR base station setup. Only two TYT HTs that I use for analog mostly, itinerate mobile, and Arfcom net. I'm glad I only spent $55 on a DMR hotspot and not any more. It did not catch on with me other than one net, and I'm glad I did not spend a fortune. |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 12:36:11 PM EDT
[#3]
Droidstar- check!
DMRID- check! Now what? |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 3:39:45 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Droidstar- check! DMRID- check! Now what? In settings, put in your callsign and DMR ID password = passw0rd Then, in MAIN, Mode: DMR Host: TGIF_Netwoork (it's way down the list between HB_ and XLX_) TG ID: 556 Private: leave unchecked. And then...  |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 3:42:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's why I always purchase the cheapest or best deal I can find, not the latest and greatest, or the "gotta have" everyone is getting. Once you get into something that does not work out, it hurts less. If the concept works and you don't get bored quick with whatever it is (radio, hotspot etc...), you can always upgrade later and you then have a spare. $49.99, already had an old Pi board and got a $5 case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0816LQP8T I only use it for the Arfcom DMR net and nothing else. It works for that. DMR did not stick with me other than that. I wanted to like DMR, but 2m is where its at around here. Glad I did not spend more. Glad I did not get a DMR mobile, or throw money away on some fancy DMR base station setup. Only two TYT HTs that I use for analog mostly, itinerate mobile, and Arfcom net. I'm glad I only spent $55 on a DMR hotspot and not any more. It did not catch on with me other than one net, and I'm glad I did not spend a fortune. You can also cross mode to YSF. At this point, the app is more glitchy than hotspots. |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 3:57:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/10/2021 3:58:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In settings, put in your callsign and DMR ID password = passw0rd Then, in MAIN, Mode: DMR Host: TGIF_Netwoork (it's way down the list between HB_ and XLX_) TG ID: 556 Private: leave unchecked. And then... https://media0.giphy.com/media/cj8RM98n6gy20EjTc9/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47x8jsgegm38e74dwfpifkh34dvnxov4khk5xh3m9z&rid=giphy.gif Got it. See you on the net! |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 4:33:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got it. See you on the net! Beans!  |
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Posted: 1/10/2021 6:11:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got it. See you on the net! Why wait? Pop in anytime! |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 1:30:45 AM EDT
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I have a tyt md380 and no experience.
Can I try to get on this talk group if I correctly figure out the radio programming and find a local tgif repeater or is that impossible snd I need to do the hotspot thing? Thanks for any guidance. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 7:53:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a tyt md380 and no experience. Can I try to get on this talk group if I correctly figure out the radio programming and find a local tgif repeater or is that impossible snd I need to do the hotspot thing? Thanks for any guidance. If you do find a local TGIF repeater the chances of it having the 556 TG are probably slim to none. You’ll probably need a hotspot. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 2:24:14 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Beans! I take it you saw what I did there. :) 73! |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 2:36:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I take it you saw what I did there. :) 73! Well, I heard...  Caught someone off guard there, did we? 
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Posted: 1/14/2021 11:25:09 PM EDT
[#14]
Great Net tonight as always!
Thanks Alembic! |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 11:48:00 PM EDT
[#15]
Yup. Another great net!! Nice hearing a few new stations in there. 73’s
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:36:43 AM EDT
[#16]
Dang, forgot all about it tonight.
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Posted: 1/15/2021 9:49:46 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Great Net tonight as always! Thanks Alembic! Quote HistoryQuoted: Great Net tonight as always! Thanks Alembic! Quoted: Yup. Another great net!! Nice hearing a few new stations in there. 73’s Y'all make it great, nice to hear all the new checkins. 
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Posted: 1/15/2021 4:20:12 PM EDT
[#18]
Great net - looking forward to next week
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Posted: 1/16/2021 7:03:50 AM EDT
[#19]
I'll try to be on there weekly just wont comment much since I am driving home from work every Thursday night at that time.
It was my first net period, and an excelent one. Ready for next week. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 7:54:47 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll try to be on there weekly just wont comment much since I am driving home from work every Thursday night at that time. It was my first net period, and an excelent one. Ready for next week. Thats awesome! Congrats on popping your "net cherry" :-) |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 4:15:13 PM EDT
[#21]
Getting a little dental work done today, might miss the net tonight.
73 |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:12:16 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Getting a little dental work done today, might miss the net tonight. 73 OK. Sounds like fun. Have a good week. 73 |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:31:27 PM EDT
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Trying to run a Zumspot in VMware - I can see people are transmitting, but only get audio about half the time...
Very frustrating. Looks like it might be working in Crossover, so I'll try to check in if a call is made. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:14:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Trying to run a Zumspot in VMware - I can see people are transmitting, but only get audio about half the time... Very frustrating. Looks like it might be working in Crossover, so I'll try to check in if a call is made. Were you trying to check in, and set up to use TS2? Not familiar with VMware, the link in the OP digs a lot deeper into setting up your hotspot for the TG. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:19:32 AM EDT
[#25]
Great net tonight Alembic ! 20+ checkins?
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:39:52 AM EDT
[#26]
Great to hear you all!
We had 23 check-ins, net closed at 22:36 EST 73 |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:40:35 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Great net tonight Alembic ! 20+ checkins? Yes sir. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:22:21 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Great to hear you all! We had 23 check-ins, net closed at 22:36 EST 73 Awesome!! Good to hear everyone as always. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 5:47:03 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Were you trying to check in, and set up to use TS2? Not familiar with VMware, the link in the OP digs a lot deeper into setting up your hotspot for the TG. Yes and yes. I heard some of the net, but the NCS kept disappearing on me. I could see he was transmitting, but no audio on my radio. Might have been hotel internet. No real telling yet. I use a different system at home than on the road. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 9:29:31 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes and yes. I heard some of the net, but the NCS kept disappearing on me. I could see he was transmitting, but no audio on my radio. Might have been hotel internet. No real telling yet. I use a different system at home than on the road. I was NCS, interesting. You will typically get a response throughout the day if you need to test if you're getting in there. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 11:59:46 PM EDT
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Great net all. Tonight we had 13 check-ins plus net control.
The reoccurring topic tonight and IMO an important one in the current climate, is internet and ID security as part of PERSEC. I'll add more links based on my notes but can add these now courtesy of NUCdt04: Here's some of the links I brought up - nice net again tonight. https://protonmail.com/ - secure email/VPN (and now calendar and cloud storage) https://www.33mail.com/ - unlimited free disposable emails - limits are by bandwidth/emails per day not number of aliases) https://privacy.com/ - Masked card services, make an individual card for each place you shop. https://inteltechniques.com/ - I think it was 2 weeks ago's net that this came up, absolutely great privacy resource and I'd recommend everyone at least listen through the podcast at their leisure. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Outdoors/Extreme-Privacy/22-699113/
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Posted: 1/29/2021 12:28:34 AM EDT
[#32]
Just bought my first DMR HT and really need to get more active with it but have no clue about DMR.
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Posted: 1/29/2021 2:41:50 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just bought my first DMR HT and really need to get more active with it but have no clue about DMR. Which radio? I'd suggest you get a hotspot, makes things easier IMHO. Wasn't interested in digital myself but I found it interested when I tried it. A typical radio will still do uhf and vhf repeaters but can also go worldwide with the internet. The programming is no to hard to get a hang of. YT your radio and you can probably find a step by step tutorial. You will need an ID from radioID.net. Arf channel is talk groupl 556 on TGIF or 7000556 on brandmeister. |
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:57:11 PM EDT
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Well, I constructed a hotspot, if I ever figure out how to get it to connect to anything I'll let yall know.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 5:52:33 PM EDT
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Well it says I'm connecting but I'm not hearing a thing from my hotspot. Guess I'll go for a walk and try again.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 6:16:29 PM EDT
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I'm not sure what you are connecting to....TGIF or ARFCom (TG556) on TGIF..... Many times there is no activity on TG 556.
http://tgif.network/active.html |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 9:55:40 PM EDT
[#37]
I think I got it figured out, I've heard (and tracked in the dashboard) communications :)
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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:19:35 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think I got it figured out, I've heard (and tracked in the dashboard) communications :) Throw your call out and ask for a quick radio check. |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 8:43:12 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Throw your call out and ask for a quick radio check. Dang I went to bed, its been a long week or two, sorry I didn't see this |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 10:35:19 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dang I went to bed, its been a long week or two, sorry I didn't see this Im sure someone will be on later. The net is tonight anyways. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 12:28:51 AM EDT
[#41]
Nice net! 14 Check ins + Net Control
Relevant links to zee net... PSA Holosun Micro 2 Daily Deal Learn CW Online SKCC Long Island CW Club CW Ops http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/ham_radio/the-fun-of-cw/ |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 1:11:06 AM EDT
[#42]
Another good net! Thanks @Alembic once again. Maybe a few more and I might be comfortable to give NC a go.
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Posted: 2/5/2021 10:21:16 AM EDT
[#43]
I was up on the app and didn't hear anything last night - anything change?
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:36:03 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was up on the app and didn't hear anything last night - anything change? I had the same issue when I started the app just before 9. I hit the transmit button for a second and then had audio. Not sure why it did this. This was the first time it happened. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:42:06 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Another good net! Thanks @Alembic once again. Maybe a few more and I might be comfortable to give NC a go. Sounds good. I'll email you some stuff.  |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:43:05 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I had the same issue when I started the app just before 9. I hit the transmit button for a second and then had audio. Not sure why it did this. This was the first time it happened. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I was up on the app and didn't hear anything last night - anything change? I had the same issue when I started the app just before 9. I hit the transmit button for a second and then had audio. Not sure why it did this. This was the first time it happened. Yes I have to push the TX to start to hear the traffic on the TG. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 7:11:40 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds good. I'll email you some stuff. Ok thanks. It’ll most likely be a shit show but I figured might as well try. I’ll just pay closer attention for the next couple nets. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 9:30:35 AM EDT
[#48]
Net tonight...check ins by CW are welcome.
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Posted: 2/11/2021 8:25:08 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Net tonight...check ins by CW are welcome. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 9:20:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Can I do vocal CW by just saying dah dit dah dit dah dah dah dah dah.................. over my HT? I vote yes. 
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