You are all invited to the first meeting of Crossroads in 2017. Even if you are not a ham yet, you will learn a lot about how communications are conducted via a "net" on ham radio, whether at a special event (e.g., parades, marathons, Boy Scout Food Drives), during a disaster or on weekly nets. This topic is crucial for new hams and an opportunity for experienced hams to review their habits and to contribute to the discussion.
We thank the South Salt Lake Amateur Radio Team for hosting this event during their January meeting.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
WHEN: Thursday, January 5, 2017
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Columbus Senior Center
2531 South 400 East
South Salt Lake, Utah 84115
(west side of 400 East; parking/entrance in back)
WHO: Special Speaker - Jerry Spillman, W0HU
WHAT: Net Basics 101
- on-air procedure and protocol, including some of the no-no's hams might accidentally make
- responsibilities and good habits of net control station
- how stations interact with net control
If you think you might attend, a quick reply to me will help us to estimate the number of handouts we need to print. RSVP is not required, and you're welcome to forward this email and/or bring friends.
P.S. If you are a Call Sign Member of SL Crossroads ARC, you received an email ballot for election of officers on December 14, 2016. Please "Reply" to rkologytms@gmail.com no later than December 28, if you have not already voted.
P.P.S. You can sign up as a member (whether ham or not) at the January 5 meeting -- $5 for an individual or $8 for family in the same household. Currently, there is not an annual membership fee. Expenses of the Club have been paid thus far by the personal generosity of various Club members--equipment, welding and other work, and installation for the repeater on 448.525 (-) tone 100; fees to the FCC for Club license (K7XRD); meeting refreshments; printing; etc. Donations are gratefully accepted.
P.P.P.S. We will be asking for volunteers to various committees, including taking turns occasionally as Net Control for the Thursday Crossroads Net (9:00 pm, 147.50 MHz simplex until further notice).
73 ("Best regards" in radio lingo),
Susan
Susan Smith, President
Salt Lake Crossroads Amateur Radio Club
www.k7xrd.blogspot.com
SSmithRPh@gmail.com
cell/text (801) 910-2245
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