I was going to say the same. Typos Compliments of iPhone Chris Luppens
> On Aug 4, 2021, at 12:16 PM, Larry Riendeau via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > > Wise words K5JPP! I could not agree more. > > K5LER > Larry Riendeau > >>> On Aug 4, 2021, at 13:01, JP Pritchard via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >> >> For clarification. Sometimes, when you hear a conversation among known >> friends that you want to be a part of, you might quickly say "comment" so as >> to not double with someone. When you're given the go to talk by somebody >> already in the QSO, then you give your call sign. It may not be "by the >> book," but it is a polite way of knocking on your friends' "door," rather >> than breaking it down. >> >> As to the other goings on in this net control string, I think it's pretty >> well solved if not amplified beyond its original limits, hurt feelings and >> all, so let's all just get over it and move on to something constructive. >> >> 73, JP, K5JPP >>> ---------- Original Message ---------- >>> From: Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <[email protected]> >>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >>> Cc: Jeffery MacMillian <[email protected]> >>> Date: 08/04/2021 12:19 PM >>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fw: Monday night net >>> >>> >>> Good Afternoon, >>> >>> That is a lot of Drama for a Monday night net. Dwayne does a great job and >>> we are lucky to have him and all of the other operators as well. Anyone >>> that regularly visits a net should know that a Net Controller will call for >>> Check in and should not take check in outside when he is calling for them. >>> That is very disruptive to the net. Outside an out of date script, which is >>> just a minor issue, there is a cultural shit on the 94 machine in general. >>> >>> Several times I would just say good morning to a fellow ham on the 94 and >>> someone breaks in with COMMENT, not their call sign or emergency traffic, >>> and I had to wonder what was being discussed in a good morning greeting >>> that would require a commnet? >>> On the front end it is a bit rude, on the back end annoying and I tend to >>> just go about my day. it seems like Instant messenger culture on ham radio. >>> There is a rule to listen first then transmit doesn't apply evenly across >>> the board some mornings. >>> Cultural changes aside, there are many other repeaters and nets that can be >>> reached and when these start to get annoying, I tend to just turn the dial. >>> The BVARC net is still a great place to check in and participate, but who >>> really wants to deal with On the Air Drama? >>> >>> I think there are a few that need to rework their expectations of the hobby >>> and learn how to listen before they key the mic. That has probably always >>> been true. I am sure we have scared off more than one XYL in our days. >>> >>> If anyone has forgotten this is a hobby and supposed to be fun, then I >>> think you might not be doing it right. If you got your feelings hurt and >>> need an apology then ask for one or turn the dial. It"s really not the end >>> of the world. >>> >>> BVARC is a great club and the net is as it will be. Drawing in huge numbers >>> seems like a good thing, but it really depends on the night and what is >>> happening at the time. As far as I know there is not an official quota for >>> net participation. I don't ever recall having 90 people show up for a BVARC >>> net. That would be ridiculous. I think I am good for about 20 minutes on a >>> good day. I have always found the BVARC net as warm and inviting as any on >>> the air. We have great topics and run through an efficient program. >>> Feedback is always a good thing, but it should be constructive and help >>> move things forward. >>> >>> Have Fun, >>> Jeff >>> KC5TT >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 10:53 AM K5IZO via BVARC < [email protected]> wrote: >>> Radio Hotel has already said that he will update the script late this week. >>> I’m sure he appreciates all the comments made for possible inclusion in >>> the revised script. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Aug 4, 2021, at 10:27 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC < [email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dave... Read the script, it is old and needs to be redone... >>>> >>>> Parts of it are not even valid.. The net control has to ad-lib a lot >>>> of it >>>> and all net controllers do it a little different.... >>>> >>>> in fact part of the script reads >>>> You do not have to follow the script word for word. Relax, this is a >>>> hobby. >>>> If you are going to pick on Dwayne, you have to pick on everyone... >>>> mostly board members that dont even read the script thats on the website... >>>> if any board member had read it recently I am sure it would be changed!!!! >>>> >>>> Yes, we should make everyone feel welcome.... Rewrite the script, >>>> coach the net control operators.. >>>> >>>> Dont complain about a volunteer which this club is lucky to have... >>>> Thanks to Dwayne, this problem might finally get fixed.. >>>> >>>> Eddie Runner (NU5K) >>>> Im the web guy, it is my job to make folks feel welcome, and sometimes >>>> I appreciate other folks guiding me along that path.... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 09:09:41 PM CDT, DAVID ELY < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As a BVARC board member, I am concerned that anyone should be discouraged >>>> from any of our activities. >>>> There is NOTHING is the Monday Night or daily STIR CRAZY scripts that >>>> states that "In-and-Outs" are to be excluded so don't bother to check in. >>>> As one of the net controls, I have often experienced operators who checked >>>> into the net as a "In-and Out" later come back to participate. >>>> As net control operators, we need to be mindful that we are the voice of >>>> BVARC, >>>> To those who were offended by this incident, please accept my apology that >>>> you were discouraged from checking into one of our nets. >>>> I can assure you that I will address this occurrence at the upcoming >>>> meeting of the BVARC Board of Directors. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Dave Ely - N5EKW >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 2:38:00 PM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Rodney, and the club >>>> I am a long long time BVARCer, but I am not a BVARC board member, and I >>>> have never been >>>> net control.. >>>> >>>> I agree with your points! >>>> I think the club needs to refresh the outline and goals for the monday >>>> night net. >>>> >>>> Years ago it was more fun... The same net controller DWAYNE (KB5YTA) >>>> used to do the net EVERY MONDAY.. >>>> >>>> Now I think they rotate and its once a month... >>>> >>>> I can remember Dwayne pulling in 80 or nearly 90 checkins each net... >>>> It was a ritual to get checked in on the monday night net. >>>> >>>> Nowdays we are lucky to get 20ish checkins... >>>> >>>> And your points may be part of the problem!! >>>> >>>> The net has changed... >>>> >>>> My wife as well (KF5GWZ) told me to check her in last night... I didnt >>>> bother doing so >>>> nor did I check myself in.... >>>> >>>> Don't lay it all on Dwayne, he is a volunteer, he is doing what he thinks >>>> is good.. >>>> We are lucky to have volunteers like Dwayne... >>>> >>>> Thanks for voicing your opinions.. >>>> Maybe these messages will change things.. >>>> Dont give up.. !! >>>> >>>> Eddie Runner (NU5K) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, August 2, 2021, 09:32:22 PM CDT, rodney martinez via BVARC < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> So I have an issue here about tonight's Net Control management. >>>> >>>> He starts off the check-ins basically saying that if you don't have >>>> anything to contribute, don't bother checking in. Then later in the >>>> transmissions he basically said to one check-in that he didn't want >>>> "check-ins, and outs". >>>> >>>> BVARC Team, this is not right. Many people want to check in to register >>>> their monitoring of the net. Many of them just want to listen and LEARN. >>>> I had my General Class wife all set up to check in for the first time. >>>> After she heard that, she just went into the next room. She wants to drop >>>> her membership now. I don't think some board members will really care. >>>> I know one wont. And telling the one person that he was dis-invited from >>>> doing a "Check-in, Check out" was out of line in my opinion. He probably >>>> just wanted to be a part of the BVARC team. Do you seriously think he >>>> will contribute in the future after that embarrassment? >>>> >>>> If BVARC wants new members, or to retain current members, we need to be >>>> more inclusive, and allow new members to at least try to be inclusive. We >>>> are not a military operation. I served, and know the difference. We are >>>> a club of Hams that want to have fun. >>>> >>>> Please straighten this out, or post your rules for what any Hams can, or >>>> cannot say in check-ins. But please, lighten up, and allow new Hams to >>>> become happily participating members. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> Rodney J. Martinez >>>> Intellitech Automation, Inc. >>>> 832-423-5640 (Cellphone) >>>> 8816-326-49843 (Satphone) >>>> NK5Q (Ham Callsign) >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, July 25, 2021, 4:18:40 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> <image.png> >>>>> >>>>> BVARC NEWS BLAST Issue # 70 >>>>> >>>>> --Ice Cream Social -- DELAYED until October >>>>> --Join the Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday 8PM >>>>> --Skeeters Baseball Night -- This Thursday >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> NETS >>>>> >>>>> BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- >>>>> Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 >>>>> hour. Check in and maintain your sanity and improve your Ham Radio >>>>> knowledge. Spread the word. All are invited, as with all BVARC nets >>>>> and activities. >>>>> >>>>> Monday Night Net -- 8PM, July 26, join Terry, K5PGF, NCS. >>>>> 146.94 Repeater. C U there. >>>>> >>>>> Wednesday Night Rag Chew Net -- 3910 KHz at 7PM. John, K5LKJ - NCS. >>>>> Just chew'n the rag on 75. Early check-ins from 6:30. Telephone >>>>> check-ins call 832-474-3713 during the net. >>>>> >>>>> GHSN -- Greater Houston Simplex Net -- >>>>> Visit the web site at simplexhouston.com for dates, times and >>>>> frequencies >>>>> Mark, N5PRD, is the point of contact. Contact him at: [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> New Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday Evenings at 8 PM on 7.090 +/- 5 KHz. >>>>> Join John, K5LKJ, for a pleasurable CW experience. Check in and let >>>>> the net improve your CW skills. >>>>> Listen for QST, QST, QST.....right at 8 PM (0200 UTC). >>>>> =================================================================================== >>>>> >>>>> News, Presentations, plus On Air and Social Activities >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> August 2021 BVARC Beacon Newsletter, in color, is soon to be on the web >>>>> site at www.bvarc.org. July Newsletter is there now. >>>>> >>>>> All BVARC News, technical information and editorial comment. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> BVARC at the Skeeters -- Baseball Night July 29th >>>>> >>>>> Scott, KD5FBA, is managing the BVARC Seating Group. >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> Link for ordering tickets for Ham Radio Night in the Park. >>>>> >>>>> https://fevo.me/3ht9IsC >>>>> >>>> Parking is $5.00 in advance and $10. 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