Our Monday Night Net launched back in 2011 and is still going strong. Everyone’s welcome to join, especially those who’ve recently got their licence and are looking for help with getting started in the hobby.
If you’re new to our Monday Night Net, you can find more information here: Monday Night Net
The Essex Ham Monday Night Net for the 19 June 2017 started at 8pm local time on GB3DA, the 2m repeater located at Danbury, near Chelmsford. Here’s a quick summary of who joined this week’s net, and what was discussed…
| Live Chat: During the Net, we run an Internet chatroom. Go to www.essexham.co.uk/chat to get chatting during our nets – You need to create a free Essex Ham account to access our chatroom. |
| Internet Feed: Not in range of the GB3DA? Several Internet feeds are available, including: Essex Ham’s Audio Feed , Essex Ham on TuneIn or the Monday Night Net uStream (Thanks to Nick M0NFE). |
Net Attendees
Here’s the attendance list for this week’s net:
- Rachel G6AMY, South Ockendon (in the chair)
- Nick G4HCK, Grays
- Brian G1KPS, Canvey Island
- Brian 2E0WHB, Chelmsford
- Pete M0PSX, Southend-on-Sea (live from the Essex Skills Night)
- Gordon M0WJL
- Sid 2E1HAT, Laindon
- Liam 2E0LIA, Southend
- William G8CYK, Baddow
There was a brief linkup to the Essex Skills Night, just to say “hi”.
Topics for the evening, as follows:
In tonight’s net, here’s what was discussed:
- Methods used in making a cup of tea
- Forging swords
- Computers from the good old days (such as the Commodore 64 and BBC for RTTY and packet radio)
The net ran until just after 10pm. Thanks to Rachel for looking after the net whilst Pete and many of the regulars were at Danbury for the Essex Skills Night.
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Thanks & Disclaimer
Essex Ham would like to thank the Essex Repeater Group for allowing us to use the GB3DA for our weekly net. This repeater, together with GB3ER, GB3DB and GB7ZP are managed by volunteers. ERG would appreciate your support which can be by membership or donation, online at www.essexrepeatergroup.org.uk.
Please note that the Monday Night Net is recorded for the protection of our participants. Audio from repeaters around the UK, including GB3DA, may be streamed online and via web SDRs.
The views and opinions expressed by participants of the Monday Night Net do not necessarily reflect the views of Essex Ham.
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