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The Newcomers and Elmers Net
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New to Amateur Radio? Or, just feel "inexperienced?" Then this net is for YOU!
The Newcomers and Elmers weekly net is geared toward new people in the hobby, and is intended to be a comfortable place to learn about Amateur Radio. Our goal is not only to help you learn, but also to give you real-world experience talking on your radio.
Each week, there will be a topic for discussion, but ALL questions are welcome whatever the area of the radio hobby. If we do not know the answer right away, we will find out!
From the "Elmers" side of things, we know getting on the air and learning about radios and antennas can be hard, and we want to make this net an inviting place for new hams to gain knowledge and experience. Mistakes are WELCOME! ALL of us have made AND still make mistakes; this is how we all learn.
We will be discouraging folks from checking in who are neither newcomers nor Elmers (Elmer is amateur radio-speak for someone who passes along helpful knowledge and experience to new Hams), as there are plenty of nets for experienced hams. But all who want to learn or who are willing to help others learn in an encouraging way are definitely welcome!
The net meets every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.
We meet... on-the air, of course! OH-KY-IN repeater 146.670 - (minus offset 600 kHz) PL Tone of 123 Hz for transmit
Upcoming Topics
January 29 - What Can I Do with a General License?
Previous Topics
January 01 - New Years Day - No Net
January 08 - Repeater Etiquette: A Refresher! Notes are HERE.
January 15 - North American QSO Party SSB
January 22 - Reading Up on the Hobby
December 04 - Christmas Gift Ideas (For Dropping Hints, Notes,Something other than a Tie!) Notes are HERE.
December 11 - What's Indispensible in Your Shack?
December 18 - Planning for the New Year
December 25 - Merry Christmas! (No Net)
Nov. 06 - Reading Propagation Charts Part 1
Nov. 13 - Reading Propagation Charts Part 2
Nov. 20 - Reasons to Learn Morse Code
Nov. 27 - Gaining Some Basic Electronics Skills
October 02 - Do I Need a New HT? Notes are HERE.
October 09 - Mobile Radios: What Should I Look For? Notes are HERE.
October 16 - VHF to Microwaves Notes are HERE.
October 23 - Batteries, Batteries, All About Batteries
October 30 - All About Power Supplies Notes are HERE.
September 04 - Fixing Common Problems Notes are HERE.
September 11 - Experimenting with Small Antennas
September 18 - Computer Modeling Software
September 25 - New SDR Developments
August 07 - What Can I Do On the Air
August 14 - Open Forum Q & A
August 21 - More Stealth Antenna Options
August 28 - Fixing Common Problems (Postoned)
July 03 - Apartment/Restricted Space Antennas
July 10 - The Art of the QSL
July 17 - Science and Amateur Radio
July 24 - Contesting Clues for Beginners
July 31 - "Mistakes I Have Made as an Amateur"
June 05 - 3-Year Anniversary of the Net
June 12 - Getting On 6 Meters!! Notes are HERE.
June 19 - Installing a Radio in a Vehicle
June 26 - Fusion and P25 Digital Modes
May 01 - Dayton HamVention
May 08 - DMR vs. D-STAR Notes are HERE.
May 15 - Setting Up Dedicated Monitoring Posts
May 22 - Ham and Raspberry Pi - What a Meal! Notes are HERE.
May 29 - Getting Ready for Another Field Day
April 03 - Making the Most of a Tech License Pt. 1
April 10 - Making the Most of a Tech License Pt. 2
April 17 - Techie Things Your Tech License Didn't Teach You Pt. 1
April 24 - Techie Things Your Tech License Didn't Teach You PT. 2
March 06 - Getting Your Computer to Talk to Your Radio Notes are HERE.
March 13 - Typical HF Radio Features/Use
March 20 - Using Auxiliary Sound Hardware/Software Notes are HERE.
March 27 - Easter: No Net
February 07 - Wire Antennas Notes are HERE.
February 14 - More Wire Antennas Notes are HERE.
February 21 - Programming HTs and Mobiles Notes are HERE.
February 28 - Accessories for HTs and Mobiles Notes are HERE.
January 03 - Books, Books, and More Good Books! Notes are HERE.
January 10 - Analog and Digital Volt Meters Notes are HERE.
January 17 - Repeater Etiquette (Revisited!) Notes are HERE.
January 24 - How to Shop Around for Deals Notes are HERE.
January 31 - What is Grey-Line Propagation?
2015:
Dec. 06 - Christmas Gifts to Make the Season Bright
Dec. 13 - Building an Indoor Antenna
Dec. 20 - Experimenting with "Bad" Antennas
Dec. 27 - New Year Radio Plans
Nov. 01 - Satellite Listening Notes are HERE.
Nov. 08 - Traffic Handling Stories
Nov. 15 - Emergency Services
Nov. 22 - Public Service
Nov. 29 - Let's Talk (On the Air!)
October 04 - Why Work Contests?
October 11 - Finding a Partner (No, not a Dating Service!) Notes are HERE.
October 18 - Inexpensive Ways to get on HF Notes are HERE.
October 25 - Working Nets - a Review
September 06 - Getting Ready for the Winter Radio Season
September 13 - Around the World: DSTAR, IRLP, and Echolink
September 20 - DSP Filters
September 27 - Software-Defined Radios: An Update
August 02 - Repeaters Down
August 09 - Favorite Radio-Related Websites Notes are HERE.
August 16 - APRS Notes are HERE.
August 23 - APRS in Space Notes are HERE.
August 30 - Small Computers for Radio Uses Notes are HERE.
July 05 - Good Audio On and Off the Air Notes are HERE.
July 12 - What is Resonance? Notes are HERE.
July 19 - FM DXing Notes are HERE.
July 26 - Favorite Books about the Hobby Notes are HERE.
June 07 - Fighting RFI (Interference) Notes are HERE.
June 14 - Simple Setup Antennas Notes are HERE.
June 21 - Directional Antennas
June 28 - QSL/QRZ/LOTW
May 03 - Buying Equipment Old and New
May 10 - Operating Tips Notes for Pts. 1-2 are HERE.
May 17 - Operating Tips Pt. 2 Notes for Pts. 1-2 are HERE.
May 24 - Takin' It to the Streets! Notes are HERE.
May 31 - Field Day is Almost Here!
April 05 - Easter (No Net)
April 12 - What Else can my Soundcard Do? Notes are HERE.
April 19 - NVIS Antennas Notes are HERE.
April 26 - Dayton Hamvention's A-Comin'!
March 01 - Cancelled
March 08 - What is "Ground" Anyway? Notes are HERE.
March 15 - Antenna Supports Notes are HERE.
March 22 - Equipping a Workstation Notes are HERE.
March 29 - Building Kits Notes are HERE.
February 01 - SWR, Reflected Power, and Gain: What are They?
February 08 - Tuners/Matching Networks Notes are HERE.
February 15 - Transmission Lines Myths and Misconceptions 1 Notes for 1 and 2 are HERE.
February 22 - Transmission Lines Myths and Misconceptions 2 Notes for 1 and 2 are HERE.
January 04 - Apple and Android Apps for Amateur Radio Pt 1 Notes for 1 and 2 are HERE.
January 11 - Apple and Android Apps for Amateur Radio Pt 2 Notes for 1 and 2 are HERE.
January 18 - Interpreting Propagation Banners Pt. 1 Notes are HERE.
January 25 - Interpreting Propagation Banners Pt. 2 Notes are HERE.
2014:
December 07 - Packet Radio Notes are HERE.
December 14 - Digital Fun Part 1 Notes are HERE.
December 21 - Digital Fun Part 2 Notes are HERE.
December 28 - Operating Excellence! Notes are HERE.
November 02 - When things Go Wrong! Notes are HERE.
November 09 - Traditional Radio Options Notes are HERE.
November 16 - Software Defined Radio Options Notes are HERE.
November 23 - Shortwave Radio is the BEST! Notes are HERE.
November 30 - Christmas Gift Ideas!! Notes are HERE.
October 05 - Satellites - Yes You Can! Notes are HERE.
October 12 - Keep The Learning Going! (Discussion)
October 19 - What's Your Radio Pleasure?
October 26 - Finding and Working Contests Notes are HERE.
September 07 - Battery Options Now and in the Future Notes are HERE.
September 14 - QRP-The Real Story Notes are HERE.
September 21 - Directing Traffic Notes are HERE.
September 28 - Emergency Communications Notes are HERE.
August 03 - HF Propagation Notes are HERE.
August 10 - Antenna Theory Light Notes are HERE.
August 17 - Some Practical Wire Antennas Notes are HERE.
August 24 - Coax Do's and Don'ts Notes are HERE.
August 31 - Setting Up Shop Notes are HERE.
July 06 - 2m/440 antennas Notes are HERE.
July 13 - Exploring a Typical Handheld Radio's Operation Notes are HERE.
July 20 - Exotic Radio: Getting More from your Handheld Notes are HERE.
July 27 - VHF/UHF Propagation Notes are HERE.
June 01 - Field Day Notes are HERE.
June 08 - Summer Radio Opportunities Notes are HERE.
June 15 - Volunteering as a way to Learn Notes are HERE.
June 22 - Expanding Knowledge Testing/Certification Opportunities Notes are HERE.
June 29 - Emergency/Public Service Net Operations Protocol Notes are HERE.
May 04 - All About Feedlines Notes are HERE.
May 11 - Listening In to Radio Notes are HERE.
May 18 - The Effects of Ground on Signals Notes are HERE
May 25 - Hiding Antennas Inside and Out Notes are HERE
April 06 - Roadtrip! Going Portable Notes are HERE.
April 13 - Going to Dayton Hamfest Notes are HERE.
April 20 - Easter No Net
April 27 - Buying New and Used Equipment Notes are HERE.
March 02 - Safety
March 09 - Scanning with Amateur Radios. Notes are HERE.
March 16 - Spreading the Word about Amateur Radio
March 23 - Morse Code Instruction Resources. Notes are HERE.
March 30 - Thinking Like a Radio Notes are HERE.
February 02 - Best Amateur Practices. Notes are HERE.
February 09 - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Notes are HERE.
February 16 - (More) Simple Wire Antennas. Notes are HERE.
February 23 - Getting Ready For Skip Season. Notes are HERE.
January 05 - FCC Rules and Regulations. Notes are HERE.
January 12 - Participating in Nets. Notes are HERE.
January 19 - Remote Operation. Notes are HERE.
January 26 - Incident Command System. Notes are HERE.
2013:
December 01 - Digital Communications, Part 1. Notes are HERE.
December 08 - Digital Communications, Part 2. Notes are HERE.
December 15 - Getting the Most from your Radio. Notes are HERE.
December 22 - SDR Radio. Notes are HERE.
December 29 - Dstar, Echolink, and IRLP. Notes are HERE.
November 03 - Contesting for Beginners. Notes are HERE.
November 10 - QSLs-a-Plenty. Notes are HERE.
November 17 - Amateur Radio Resources. Notes are HERE.
November 24 - Troubleshooting Issues. Notes are HERE.
October 06 - Computer Control and Logging Software. Notes are HERE.
October 13 - Antenna Myths and Misunderstandings. Notes are HERE.
October 20 - Traffic Handling. Notes are HERE.
October 27 - Tuning Into Shortwave Radio. Notes are HERE.
September 01 - Local and DX Contacts. Notes are HERE.
September 08 - A Basic Ham Station. Notes are HERE.
September 15 - Finding an Operating Niche. Notes are HERE.
September 22 - Satellite Operations. Notes are HERE.
September 29 - Low Power Operation (QRP). Notes are HERE.
August 04 - Homebrew Project Ideas. Notes are HERE.
August 11 - Propagation. Notes are HERE.
August 18 - Battery Power Options. Notes are HERE.
August 25 - Emergency Services. Notes are HERE.
July 07 - Basic Antenna Theory. Notes are HERE.
July 14 - Antenna Options for 2 meters and 440. Notes are HERE.
July 21 - Simple HF Receiving and Transmitting Antennas. Notes are HERE.
July 28 - Experimenting with Different Antennas. Notes are HERE.
June 02 - Learning How to Use Your Handheld Radio
June 09 - Things You Can Do With a Handheld Radio
June 16 - Repeater Etiquette (Do's and Don'ts!) Notes are HERE.
June 23 - Getting Involved on the Air. Notes are HERE.
June 30 - Going Mobile! Notes are HERE.
Check back here often for future topic notifications!
The Newcomers and Elmers Net preamble for net control stations may be found HERE.
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