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 can best 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 yet another good net tonight with 14 check-ins including 2 new hams, net control (Levi, K6LCM), and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- What does resonant circuit mean when related to LC circuits and what has to happen to make them resonate.
- Which HTs are available that are not too expensive and easy to use.
- Stealth antennas for apartment, condo, townhouse and HOA considerations.
- Alpha military antennas.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 yet another good net tonight with 9 check-ins, net control (Frank, K6FLD), and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Repeaters in our area, any lists of them available for programming your radio.
- Emergency communications practiced in the area by SBARC and ARES.
- SBARC Rover communications and mobile repeater.
- Digital modes.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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.
Tonight’s net was another interesting one with 12 check-ins and net controller Brian (K6BPM). Topics included:
- Testing any battery back up or emergency power equipment you may have and making sure it will come on-line if needed.
- West Mountain Radio products for switching from DC power supply to battery automatically when commercial power goes out as well as products that keep your battery charged to optimum levels when not being used. West Mountain Radio products offer a turn-key solution for back up battery solutions and monitoring.
- Levi’s (K6LCM) project.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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.
A great net tonight with 12 check-ins, net control (Levi, K6LCM) and 5 chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Should net controllers for the TM&E net use their own unique thoughts and words or keep with the standard protocol that’s been used for the last 7-8 years?
- Which are the best rechargeable batteries for HTs as an example?
- Why do we use “Q” codes during voice contacts versus just with CW?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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.
Another terrific net tonight with 7 check-ins, net control (Frank, K6FLD) and 4 chat room visitors! Subjects tonight included:
- Removing crystals and shaving them down to slow the oscillations, can it be done?
- How do net controllers log and keep track of check-ins for their nets?
- Jim’s (KK6SXB) antenna analysis
- T-Hunting and “sniffer kits”
- Eric (KG6WXC) talks about controlling a remote base via the internet
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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.
Tonight’s net was Dave’s next to last TM&E net. Next Thursday will be Thanksgiving, so Dave asked who might attend the net and at least a few people will. So, next week will be Dave’s last net and even though it is a holiday, he will dedicate his evening one more time to help us figure out whatever problem we might have. But never fear, the net will continue on with new volunteers attempting to handle your questions and to lead the discussions. We plan on having a crew of net hosts who will rotate every week to make sure this net carries on.
This was yet another interesting net with 11 check-ins plus net control (Shackmaster Dave K6HWN) and 4 chat room visitors. Subjects tonight included:
- Dave discussed a complex paradox with how you can hear some of a sideband signal on AM.
- Dave’s radio/electronics repair experience, troubleshooting techniques/tricks, etc. Brian’s (K6BPM) questions about capacitance and circuit building.
- Speculation about the “popping” noise on Dave’s and other signals on the K6TZ repeater tonight.
- General digs at Shackmaster Dave and his imminent retirement. So sad, but what a terrific legacy he’s left us. We’ll miss you Dave.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The TM&E audio archive can best 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.
What a great net tonight with only 7 check-ins, net control (Shackmaster Dave K6HWN) and 4 chat room visitors! Subjects tonight included:
- EME (Earth Moon Earth) Communications
- Space Station Communications
- Satellite Repeater Communications
- Doppler Shift
- Other space object communications
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
