Technical Mentoring & Elmering Net
Technical Topics and Advice for New Hams
Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on the SBARC Hub linked repeaters.
The Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net is dedicated to teaching. We discuss technical topics related to ham radio at ALL levels of expertise, with very special emphasis on helping any new ham any way we can. Remember you are an expert in your field of endeavor, so its no shame if you are just a beginner in ham radio. In fact, a great question for the net is “ WHAT are you guys talking about?”
There is no “lecture topic”, meaning that we are completely question-based, so its great if you have a list of questions ready. We take check-ins at the beginning, and throughout the net, so you can join (and leave) anytime you want to. Usually we discuss some technical topic for awhile, then leave breaks for people to jump in with a different question. Often several very expert hams are on, with possibly some listening ready to help with something they know, or to answer up to net control asking “who wants to answer that question?” The net is very informal and friendly, and also helps any new ham with even non-technical ham radio questions, like correct operating procedure, etc.
You’ll find recordings of the net in the SBARC Audio Archives.
Net controllers, see the TM&E Net preamble and script wiki.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:
- Austin’s (W7ZJL) new Bird 4304A Watt meter with power scale.
- Continuation of Bob’s (AC6PZ) coax types discussion from last weeks net.
- Bob’s (AC6PZ) earthquake monitoring equipment for sale.
- Lee’s (KN6JE) continuing FT8 decoding issues with new laptop.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 8 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:
- VE licensing sessions via the web during Coronavirus lockdowns?
- What’s a good first HF antenna?
- What radio mode or capability do you wish you had?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:
- Levi’s (K6LCM) HF Dipole antenna.
- Mixing feed line coax types.
- Coax types.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:
- JFE – No DMR audio during DMR portion of the Digital Modes and Technology Net.
- FT8 Digital Mode.
- Winlink.
- APRS.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:
- DMR – ATD587UV III Pro mobile radio ($399.00 at BridgeCom Systems).
- Virtual Club Meeting in order to comply with distancing during Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Possible Zoom training for Ham licensing?
- Raspberr Pi.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:
- Allstar.
- Voter system on La Vagia and signal dropouts.
- Back Stay antenna for Sailboat.
- Automatic antenna tuners.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.
We had another interesting net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:
- What components in a dual band mobile antenna constitute a 100 watt rating?
- CB Radio
- GMR/FRS
- AllStar Issues with our repeaters or?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
