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Posted: 2/25/2023 4:09:03 PM EDT
[#1]
I have no idea if I have this thing setup right. I have not heard anyone. On any talk group. I am an idiot.
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Posted: 2/25/2023 11:55:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have no idea if I have this thing setup right. I have not heard anyone. On any talk group. I am an idiot. Are you trying to program your hotspot for TGIF? Did you get a TGIF login and get some directions on setting up the hotspot for the TGIF network? |
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Posted: 2/26/2023 9:19:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you trying to program your hotspot for TGIF? Did you get a TGIF login and get some directions on setting up the hotspot for the TGIF network? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have no idea if I have this thing setup right. I have not heard anyone. On any talk group. I am an idiot. Are you trying to program your hotspot for TGIF? Did you get a TGIF login and get some directions on setting up the hotspot for the TGIF network? I got it reliably working at about 11pm last night. 
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Posted: 3/2/2023 8:09:48 PM EDT
[#4]
Can I use a Baofeng DMR radio to check into this net?
I have a new radio in a box, just because, however I do not know anything about DMR. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 9:35:01 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Can I use a Baofeng DMR radio to check into this net? I have a new radio in a box, just because, however I do not know anything about DMR. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks You will need to be within range of a DMR repeater capable of reaching the TGIF talk group (odds are slim to none) or a hotspot setup to access the talk group via an internet connection. |
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Posted: 3/2/2023 9:44:10 PM EDT
[#6]
What talk group is this on?
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Posted: 3/2/2023 10:24:23 PM EDT
[#7]
556
Of course |
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Posted: 3/23/2023 10:11:57 PM EDT
[#8]
 Attached FileI’m cracking this bottle open for Scott.  Attached FileOne of my USAF K9 training days back in 1982. 
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Posted: 3/23/2023 10:47:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/E52C77FA-F12B-4370-ADBB-9A551D3CF5FD_jpe-2756827.JPG I’m cracking this bottle open for Scott. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/49F59F13-7578-47BE-B70E-FF01CB10327A_jpe-2756829.JPG One of my USAF K9 training days back in 1982. If there was ever a perfect post to sum up the net, this was it. Enjoy that in good health. I'm sticking to the Bulleit 95 Rye tonight. |
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Posted: 3/24/2023 9:06:58 AM EDT
[#10]
Any net that results in posting photos of bourbon and dogs can't be all bad. Like raindrops on roses...
Cheers, KRvW |
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Posted: 3/24/2023 9:20:03 AM EDT
[#11]
Ah, a Bulleit rye guy. Nice.
Tried any Whistlepig? Oh, and the highest achievement of a rye, IMHO, is a well constructed and perfectly served Sazerac -- the one true cocktail. There may or may not be one served here when the yardarm drops at 2 bells of the first dog tonight. Laissez les bon temps rouler, mes amis! Cheers, KRvW |
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Posted: 3/24/2023 4:30:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/E52C77FA-F12B-4370-ADBB-9A551D3CF5FD_jpe-2756827.JPG I’m cracking this bottle open for Scott. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/49F59F13-7578-47BE-B70E-FF01CB10327A_jpe-2756829.JPG One of my USAF K9 training days back in 1982. lol Last night was a rough one.. |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 8:46:27 AM EDT
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Ugh. Sorry I was late to the party last night. Time slipped away from me. I blame it on Jack (RYAN, not DANIEL).
Good discussion, though. That Nashville bodycam video should be required viewing, IMHO. I salute those guys. No doubt, their decisive action saved many additional lives. Hats off! FYI, I'll probably miss next week's net, as we're doing the Easter weekend family stuff. Back to a normal schedule the week after that. Thanks Tom. Cheers, KRvW |
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Posted: 4/6/2023 11:47:17 PM EDT
[#14]
She’s just a little thing, I don’t know much about it, the manual is copyright 1999 so it’s well over twenty years old
 Attached FileNice net tonight! |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 10:40:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: She’s just a little thing, I don’t know much about it, the manual is copyright 1999 so it’s well over twenty years old https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/359275/E6B2A35F-5816-4193-B03A-AF3B3511D825_jpe-2773326.JPG Nice net tonight! Nice score. I'd rock that little rig in a heartbeat. The age is fine, my main 220MHz rig is a Yaesu RM-311 from the early 80's, works like new, but old enough that it didn't come with PL tones, I had to find the optional PL board for it. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 10:43:03 PM EDT
[#16]
It's past due to put out an APB for @Keith1980
Hope all's good Keith. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 10:48:58 PM EDT
[#17]
im studying for my tech right now is there any way for me to just listen until i get my ham license?
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Posted: 4/9/2023 8:46:51 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: im studying for my tech right now is there any way for me to just listen until i get my ham license? Hmmmmm. Good question. I dont know how I would do it, since I needed my call sign and DMR ID# to get a TGIF login. @K9-Bob |
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Posted: 4/9/2023 11:11:12 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: im studying for my tech right now is there any way for me to just listen until i get my ham license? By the rules, you'd need a valid callsign to get a valid DMR ID to get a TGIF security key. Valid by my definition is the callsign the FCC issued you and no one else's, of course. For the most part, though you can get a around it, your callsign and/ or your DMR ID in your radio has to match the one in your hotspot to key it up. Based on those, your hotspot has to have a TGIF security key to connect to TGIF. |
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Posted: 4/10/2023 12:25:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's past due to put out an APB for @Keith1980 Hope all's good Keith. All is good thanks for asking. Was out town for work and my work schedule has me starting earlier so I’m in bed before the net starts. I’ll try to check in short time as long as it’s ok with our current short time champion. |
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Posted: 4/10/2023 2:46:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: im studying for my tech right now is there any way for me to just listen until i get my ham license? TGIF is not linked to a traditional repeater; the only way to access it is through a hotspot. If it was hooked up to a traditional repeater in your area, and you had a DMR-capable radio, you could listen in. However that's not the case. |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 8:59:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All is good thanks for asking. Was out town for work and my work schedule has me starting earlier so I’m in bed before the net starts. I’ll try to check in short time as long as it’s ok with our current short time champion. That won’t be a problem, brother.  
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Posted: 4/13/2023 10:14:27 PM EDT
[#23]
So for some additional info on Discord, as I mentioned, here's a video summarizing the whole thing:
 The Discord Incident Here's an article about it: https://ganker.com/discord-has-a-furry-pedophile-problem-2280/ They also have significant issues with grooming, including some servers where teens are groomed into transitioning or preyed upon. Plus the owner/creator of Discord had an issue with previous platforms he made where he sold user data. That's what they do now. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 9:12:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So for some additional info on Discord, as I mentioned, here's a video summarizing the whole thing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBgsteKp4I8Here's an article about it: https://ganker.com/discord-has-a-furry-pedophile-problem-2280/ They also have significant issues with grooming, including some servers where teens are groomed into transitioning or preyed upon. Plus the owner/creator of Discord had an issue with previous platforms he made where he sold user data. That's what they do now. Yikes. Seems best to steer clear of that platform. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 9:35:54 AM EDT
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HF Mobile/ portable ops were brought up last net, so I thought I's share what has worked very well for running before this glorious sunspot cycle. I can vouch it's been been very durable after 3 seasons of ice/snow/ and heat being on a mag mount on a black SUV. Notice the cost is a fraction of a Tarheel or ATAS, but it has to be adjusted manually when changing bands. It takes seconds to change bands, and if desired, a minute or two of adjusting the whip legnth for lowest SWR.
Opek Mobile HF Antenna Strong as bull ;) mag mount |
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Posted: 5/11/2023 7:38:04 PM EDT
[#26]
We go live in 87 minutes...give or take a few
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Posted: 5/12/2023 2:45:38 PM EDT
[#27]
If I connect to TG556 from a P25 reflector, is that the same talkgroup for this net?
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Posted: 5/12/2023 4:28:12 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I connect to TG556 from a P25 reflector, is that the same talkgroup for this net? I do not think so. It will have to be the TGIF Network talk group 556. It requires a TGIF login, DMR ID and all sorts of brain racking details |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 8:49:55 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I do not think so. It will have to be the TGIF Network talk group 556. It requires a TGIF login, DMR ID and all sorts of brain racking details Yeah, I think I have all that. That's why I'm asking, I'm still really new to the digital side. I have my DMR ID in my hotspot, and I have the TGIF login info there, too. I just wasn't sure how the different modes (P25 vs DMR) act when using the same talkgroup. I think I have to configure my pi-star to use the TGIF network, though, if I want to get linked. Even though I can select the 556 talkgroup from my radio, if I'm connected to the BM or Pi-Star network I don't think I'll get in. I'm not sure, though. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 9:07:50 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, I think I have all that. That's why I'm asking, I'm still really new to the digital side. I have my DMR ID in my hotspot, and I have the TGIF login info there, too. I just wasn't sure how the different modes (P25 vs DMR) act when using the same talkgroup. I think I have to configure my pi-star to use the TGIF network, though, if I want to get linked. Even though I can select the 556 talkgroup from my radio, if I'm connected to the BM or Pi-Star network I don't think I'll get in. I'm not sure, though. Just to be sure, you're using a DMR radio, and not a P25 radio? Unless you've gone down the DMR Gateway rabbit hole, it won't work, unless your hotspot is configured to land on the TGIF network. Then manually dialing into the 556 talkgroup would work, assuming the digital contact is 556, it's a group call, and time slot is 2 (though the time slot is arguable to some). |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 9:13:01 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just to be sure, you're using a DMR radio, and not a P25 radio? Unless you've gone down the DMR Gateway rabbit hole, it won't work, unless your hotspot is configured to land on the TGIF network. Then manually dialing into the 556 talkgroup would work, assuming the digital contact is 556, it's a group call, and time slot is 2 (though the time slot is arguable to some). No, I'm using a P25 (APX8000). I'm going to try with my XPR7550e, though. I did set my P25 host to 31665 - TGIF network, but I'm not sure if it's working the way I think it is. What time slot should the TG be set to on the radio? Edit: Got it. Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/13/2023 7:51:23 AM EDT
[#32]
It would be one heck of a coincidence if that wasn't you ( a Texan on a 7550
) wasn't who came in last night with a great signal. Good to meet ya, J.
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Posted: 5/13/2023 9:13:31 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It would be one heck of a coincidence if that wasn't you ( a Texan on a 7550 ) wasn't who came in last night with a great signal. Good to meet ya, J. I wasn't planning on doxxing myself in this thread but also wasn't expecting you (or anyone in the thread at that time) to be monitoring  I appreciate the warm welcome and friendly qso. Hopefully I'll catch you on the net next week.
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Posted: 5/24/2023 8:50:55 PM EDT
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Question for you experts.
I use the DroidStar app for DMR. It has been quite a while since I joined the Thursday night activity. Earlier this year, I got a new call sign. A couple weeks ago, I logged into radioid.net and completed the request to update my call sign. It has been completed and shows as approved with my new sign. In the DroidStar app, I updated my call sign. When I click connect, I get an error for Invalid DMR ID. The ID matches what is in radioid.net. When I requested the call sign update, it did say something about the talk group (or whatever the right term is) would need to get the call sign updated before it would work. Anyone know how long it takes for this to happen or what else may be wrong? Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/25/2023 9:07:38 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Question for you experts. I use the DroidStar app for DMR. It has been quite a while since I joined the Thursday night activity. Earlier this year, I got a new call sign. A couple weeks ago, I logged into radioid.net and completed the request to update my call sign. It has been completed and shows as approved with my new sign. In the DroidStar app, I updated my call sign. When I click connect, I get an error for Invalid DMR ID. The ID matches what is in radioid.net. When I requested the call sign update, it did say something about the talk group (or whatever the right term is) would need to get the call sign updated before it would work. Anyone know how long it takes for this to happen or what else may be wrong? Thanks. DroidStar checks DMR ID validity off of a locally stored list of DMR IDs (it doesn't check the current database in realtime through the internet). In DroidStar go to Settings > Update ID files. This will pull down the latest list of IDs that should contain your new ID. |
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Posted: 5/25/2023 7:44:49 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: DroidStar checks DMR ID validity off of a locally stored list of DMR IDs (it doesn't check the current database in realtime through the internet). In DroidStar go to Settings > Update ID files. This will pull down the latest list of IDs that should contain your new ID. That worked. Thank you. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 6:36:34 AM EDT
[#37]
Note the time change to 8 PM for the early risers, like me
@Stretchman @Keith1980 @urbanredneck @krvw Etc etc .. |
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Posted: 6/13/2023 11:52:10 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Note the time change to 8 PM for the early risers, like me @Stretchman @Keith1980 @urbanredneck @krvw Etc etc .. Noted. I was trying to listen to the no-control net last thursday but had to turn it off |
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Posted: 6/14/2023 7:00:00 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Noted. I was trying to listen to the no-control net last thursday but had to turn it off Glad to see one customer is happy with the change. We aim to please around here.
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Posted: 6/14/2023 7:05:24 PM EDT
[#40]
I'm in for tomorrow. 73
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Posted: 6/15/2023 7:41:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in for tomorrow. 73 Good deal, 73. also bump. |
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Posted: 6/20/2023 6:50:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/27/2023 8:48:52 PM EDT
[#43]
Nice meeting you on SSB net tonight.
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Posted: 6/28/2023 7:03:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice meeting you on SSB net tonight. You as well! I meant to give you a report, you were 59 here..
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Posted: 7/7/2023 5:59:59 PM EDT
[#45]
How long does the net normally last?
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Posted: 7/14/2023 11:08:23 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How long does the net normally last? Roughly, Summer ~ 30 minutes (fewer checkins) Winter about an hour...other seasons somewhere in between. |
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Posted: 8/24/2023 8:39:22 PM EDT
[#47]
Please be advised that on going sever maintenance caused tonight's disruption to the net.
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Posted: 9/19/2023 6:31:59 PM EDT
[#48]
Due to *possible* interference on the net, please IM me for the Talkgroup if you're interested in checking in.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 9:26:44 PM EDT
[#49]
Next net topics...
Topic #1 TBD Topic#2 - Gas masks, and NBC threat preps. |
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