Net Controller — VE3OZW Richard

Topic for discussion -
1. What software do you use to log your contacts?  Why?
2.  If you don't log your contacts, why?
3.  Do you have a shack mascot that hangs out with you?

VHF/Echolink

VE3VVE Colin
KO4DXQ Bob
VE3GIO Larry
VE3IJD Gene
N9AIM Bob
VA3MFO Jim
VE3VCG Marvin
VA3EAC Janet
VE3RQY Greg
VE3DGY Doug
VE3RWY Rob
VE3BQM Bernie
VE3WI Dave
VA3KOT John

HF – 3.789 MHz

VE3GIO Larry
VE3IJD Gene
VA3MFO Jim
VE3VCG Marvin
VE3BQM Bernie
VE3FJN Colin
VE3WI Dave

K8BYP David 

The band was in good shape.  Bernie and I stayed on frequency and we were joined by G0EVY, Dave from Central England.  He uses 3.788 nightly for DX and heard us on frequency.  We may want to consider this for future.

There is new malicious malware masquerading as a Windows 11 upgrade offer circulating.  If you're running Win 10 and receive an attractive offer to upgrade to Win 11, make very sure it's actually from Microsoft before you click DOWNLOAD. 

If you get infected it will steal all of your private info it can find on your system, e.g. passwords, credit card #s, etc., and send them to its home base.

Here's the story:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...e-malware/

73
Dave, VE3WI

Just became aware of "hamsphere", a clever simulation of ham radio over the internet using VOIP.  Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.  Not actually ham radio so no licence is required.

A subscription costs about $45/year for the basic software transceiver, and there is a catalog of (software) accessories which have a one time fee.  

https://www.hamsphere.com/

I'll probably stick to emitting RF though :-)

73
Dave, VE3WI

VA3TS Tom  ...Topic...amplifiers

VE3GIO Larry W
VE3MIO Maureen
VE3BQM Bernie
VA3MFO James
VA3KOT John
VE3RQY Greg
VE3OZW Richard
VE3RWY Robert
KO4DXQ Bob


VA3MFO James
VE3GIO Larry W
VE3FJN Colin
VE3RQY Greg
VE3OZW Richard
VE3RWY Robert
VA3KOT John
VE3DX Wain Leonard Thomas
VE3JAZ James Frank
VE3BQM Bernie

Just finished Winter Field Day, now it's time to start thinking about Summer Field Day!

Big Question: will we be able to gather in an actual field somewhere this year?  I don't know but I hope so.

ARRL announced a few rule changes today.  Summary:

- Maximum allowable power: now 100W PEP
- Class D home stations can contact other Class Ds for points: now a permanent rule
- Club aggregate scoring scheme: now a permanent rule
- To earn the publicity bonus you have to actually get some publicity & prove it, not just try to get it (i.e. just sending out a press release not good enough)

I attached the text of the announcement from the ARRL website.

73
Dave, VE3WI

Attached Files

  FD-2022.pdf (Size: 27.92 KB / Downloads: 1)

Georgian Bay Amateur Radio Club Net Log
February 2, 2022

Net Control: Marvin VE3VCG, Paisley

Question / Topic: During winter months what are the hobbies or activities you enjoy? Additional sub-topic, crimping and crimping tools vs soldering for coax and terminal connectors.

Shared Website: www.hdontap.com

Participating Stations:
Echolink:
KO4DXQ Bob, Tennessee
VE3GIO Larry, Woodstock

2 Metres
VE3MIO Maureen, Wairton
VA3EAC Janet, Paisley
VA3TS Tom, Shallow Lake
VE3WI Douglas, Port Elgin
VE3OZW Richard, Mildmay
VE3BQM Bernie, Owen Sound
VA3KOT John, Owen Sound
VE3DGY Doug, Owen Sound

80 Metres
VE3GIO Larry, Woodstock
VE3MIO Maureen, Wiarton
VE3WI Douglas, Port Elgin
VE3OZW Richard, Mildmay
VE3BQM Bernie, Owen Sound
VA3TS Tom, Shallow Lake
VA3KOT John, Owen Sound
VE3CNX Pat, London

Controller VE3BQM Bernie

Topic:
Share something from your community that's dear to you?

2mt
KO4DXQ Bob
VA3EAC Janet
VE3MIO Maureen
VA3MFO James
VE3MIO Maureen
VE3VCG Marvin
VA3KOT John
VE3OZW Richard
VE3RQY Greg


HF
VA3MFO James
VE3VCG Marvin
VA3KOT John
VE3RQY Greg
VE3OZW Richard

QSO Today's next Virtual Ham Expo is coming on 12-13 Mar 2022.  Tickets go on sale 1 Feb: $10 US.

Website: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/

I attached the current presentation list. Something for everyone in there, I'd say.

Tickets go on sale 1 Feb: $10 US, cheaper than Dayton   [and maybe safer if COVID is still hanging around]

73
Dave, VE3WI

Attached Files

  Mar2022_presentations.pdf (Size: 77.97 KB / Downloads: 1)

Net Controller — VE3OZW Richard

Topic for discussion -
1. What amateur radio software do you use?  In your shack, on the road etc?  2m/70cm, HF, Digital etc
OR Open Mic.

VHF/Echolink

KO4DXQ Bob (Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee)
VA4KAV Kevin (Winnigpeg, Manitoba)
VA3MFO Jim
VE3VCG Marvin
VA3EAC Janet
VE3RQY Greg
VE3DGY Doug
VE3RWY Rob
VE3BQM Bernie

HF – 3.783MHz

VE3MIO Maureen
VE3GIO Larry
VA3MFO Jim
VE3VCG Marvin
VE3BQM Bernie
VE3RWY Rob
VE3RQY Greg
VE3DGY Doug
VE3FJN Colin
WB8CDT Bob (Portage, Michigan)

Responses to topic

Echoham
Peanut
Linus xLog
FLDigi/FLMessage
WSJTx
Gridtracker
DXLabs
Hamspotter
Build a Pi
HamPi
APRS
WiresX
Pi-Star dashboard
Win4Icom Suite
LOG4OM V2
Omnirig
Simon’s World Map
HamClock
Netlogger
Echolink
RT Systems software/cables
QRZ website

Thanks everyone, 73 to all,

Richard VE3OZW

Topic: What radio pioneer, starting in Canada, moved to the US where he setup tall towers and electromechanical continuous wave radio equipment culminating in 1906 when he transmitted a voice message by radio. Answer: Reginald Fessenden.

VA3KOT John Owen Sound VHF NCS
VE3GIO Larry Woodstock
KO4DXQ Bob Tennessee
VA3MFO Jim Mount Forest
VA3EAC Janet Paisley
VE3VCG Marvin Paisley
VE3BQM Bernie Owen Sound
VE3RQY Greg Owen Sound
VA3TS Tom Shallow Lake
VE3RWY Rob Owen Sound
VE3OZW Richard Mildmay

VA3KOT John Owen Sound HF NCS 3778KHz
VE3BQM Bernie Owen Sound
VE3RQY Greg Owen Sound
VE3RWY Rob Owen Sound
VE3OZW Richard Mildmay
VE3GIO Larry Woodstock
VA3MFO Jim Mount Forest