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Our repeater team was advised recently that a new company is managing the Galleria building and is changing the agreement regarding hosting our repeater equipment. We were previously working under a handshake agreement with the building engineer, but that agreement has gone away because the building has been sold and the new owners no longer want to honor the previous arrangement.
The repeaters that were functional on this site have been shut down and the equipment was removed on Saturday, June 21. This equipment has been transported to the NARS storage facility until we can return it to service. The repeater team is working on this now. Check back here and on groups.io for updates.
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NetLogger is a logging program that uses the internet to transmit check-in information to other users of NetLogger. Net participants that are ‘monitoring’ the net with NetLogger receive updated information every twenty seconds.
NetLogger also has features designed to make logging check-ins easier. For instance, if you use a callbook program like QRZ!, HamCall, Sam Database, or Radio Amateur Callbook, information like name, city, and state can be filled in for you automatically.
A “Club Profile” feature enables you to store and automatically display station information not found in a callbook database, like WSSBN Membership Number.
Other features of NetLogger include support for importing/exporting data in ADIF and CSV format, a built-in contact database that supports complex searching, automatic entry of UTC, date and time when logging contacts, viewing of upcoming net schedules on-line, ability to post your own net schedule, ability to send a list of check-ins to an email reflector, ability to print QSL labels, mailing labels and contacts, plus many other features.
Using NetLogger for your weekly net operations can enhance your enjoyment of the weekly VHF and DMR nets, as well as your other net activities on HF. Net control stations as well as net participants are encouraged to install and use NetLogger. The program is free and has versions for Linux (64bit), Windows 7 or later (32/64bit) and MacOSX 10.7 or later (64 bit). To get started, visit the NetLogger website.
Reources:
- https://www.netlogger.org/
- demos:
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbrAwjRsPTc
- http://www.wx4qz.net/Setting_Up_Netlogger_For_Nets.pdf
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NARS and the local Houston area are fortunate to have local Card Checking Awards Managers for some ARRL awards and certificates. This means you do not have to send your QSL cards to the League for checking or worry about their safe return. Present the proper application form and the QSL cards to the awards manager in person. They will check your cards, sign the form, and then you send the application and appropriate fee to the ARRL.
Each awards manager has a supply of the application forms for these awards. If you need one, let them know. Some are also available online from the ARRL and other sources.
If you have questions concerning these awards, contact the appropriate awards manager. These managers DO NOT issue the awards, they only check your cards and certify eligibility. Refer to the ARRL Awards Program information on the ARRL website for additional information.
Contact card checker indicated next to the award you are applying for:
- DXCC — Bob Walworth N5ET
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- 5BWAS —
- VUCC —
- WAZ —
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Our access to the radio room and equipment at the Klein VFD Administration facility has been approved. This is not a blanket authorization for any member to go in and use the equipment. Only credentialed members who have passed a background check, been issued an access badge and key fob, and received instruction from either
We have been given strict rules to ensure that we do not interfere or obstruct the operation of this facility in any way. Violations will result in the loss of the use of this facility by the individual and could result in the loss of the privilege of operating from this facility for the entire club. The following rules are in place and must be strictly adhered to:
- Under no circumstances may anyone touch any of the Fire Department communications equipment located in the racks. This is an operating Emergency Operations Center and we may not hinder or obstruct activities in any way.
- Do not attempt to reconfigure the Amateur Radio equipment unless you have received instructions in how to do so and how to reconnect it for the next user.
- You are authorized to enter the building and proceed directly to the radio room. You may leave the room to go to the restroom or to leave the building but all other areas are off-limits at all times.
- You are never to loan the access fob to anyone.
- You may bring one guest to assist with logging or operating only after clearing it with Paul or Rich.
- You may bring a personally-owned transceiver with you to use instead of the one connected to the antenna as long as you have permission from Paul or Rich.
- Bringing personally owned items is permitted, but you must remove them when you leave.
- You are expected to reserve the room before your desired operatng time using the reservation system available at the following link:
Reserve RadioStationK5VFD. - You will receive logon credentials by email after you have been approved and issued an ID badge and key fob.
- If you fail to make your reservation and find a user already present who has, they have priority.
