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 8 check-ins, and net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:
- Is the difference between transmitting at 600 watts versus 1000 watts really that significant?
- Melting metal threaded fasteners into 3D printed plastic part and the tools available now days.
- After-market parts for 3D printers.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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, and net control Chuck, K5CAW. Tonight’s topics included:
- New DMR user has questions about getting started with his new AnyTone AT878UV.
- What changed with SBARC.org that makes it so fast now? Note: It’s blazing fast!
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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, and net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:
- Anytone 878 came with keyboard locked, anyone know how to unlock?
- APRS.
- Yaesu System Fusion.
- Whistling RTTY, not Dixie
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Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 a bit of a slow net tonight with just 4 check-ins, and net control Chuck, K5CAW. Tonight’s topics included:
- Location of the different SBARC repeaters around town and which mountain peaks they’re on.
- RF transmit/receive issues in K5CAW’s apartment.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 a great net tonight with 9 check-ins, net control Frank, K6FLD and some chat room visitors. Tonight’s topics included:
- Baluns to regulate voltage versus current, why use one over the other?
- OctoPi/OctoPrint for Ender 3 3D printer.
- Local repeater communication static, tonight and in general.
- SBARC’s centennial anniversary in 2020 and what we know so far. (Hint, a huge milestone for any amateur radio club!).
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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 a great net tonight with 9 check-ins, net control Brian, K6BPM and some chat room visitors. Tonight’s topics included:
- Coax cable issues, favorite brand for crimpers and end fasteners. (Hint, don’t use crimped connectors, use soldered ones).
- What’s the difference between the AnyTone D868UV and the D878UV?
- 3D Printing slicer and modeling software, what are people’s opinions?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 a great net tonight with 8 check-ins, net control Ken, KA6KEN and some chat room visitors. Tonight’s topics included:
- What determines the power handling capability of an antenna?
- Why are short antennas inherently capacitive and long antennas inductive?
- What is the intrigue of operating on low bands?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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.
