Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Early Reminder: The next NSN - Net #16 will take place on Sunday 29 May 2022 @ 15h30 on the ZS-Link Network


 

THE WEEKLY NSN NET:

The "Net Sonder Naam" Net now meets every Sunday afternoon 10 minutes after the "Bo Karoo Amateur Radio Klub" bulletin.  The NSN-Net typically runs around hour and a half in length depending on how large the net is and how many topics there are for discussion.  This Net is not a Club Activity!!  It is constituted by interested radio amateurs in South Africa and even Worldwide and is open to all radio amateurs. 

ABOUT THE NET: 

The preferred languages will be English and Afrikaans.  You use the language of your preference. The net provides a forum for participants to discuss amateur radio topics, ask amateur radio related questions, and to receive advice, information, and guidance from the pool of knowledge and experience of the net participants. The net is open to all amateurs worldwide and we encourage your participation. We hope you have a little time on Thursday evenings to report in and say hello. 

ORDER OF THE NET: 

The following is the order of segments of the NSN - Net : Rapport in, Welcoming, Apologies, Announcements, Radio amateurs new to the Net, Weekly topic, Lippe Klap Tyd / Lip Slap Time,  Date and time of next NSN - Net and Closure.

WEEKLY TOPIC:

Every week we choose a topic question and ask it to each participant. If you have an amateur radio related topic or survey question that you'd like the net participants to discuss, we'd love to get your suggestions and input. Please email your topic suggestions by clicking HERE. If you prefer that your name/call not be used when we pose your topic to the net, please state so in your email and we'd be glad to respect your privacy.

This weeks topic: 

"Is amateur radio an expensive hobby?  To start with and to continue in. "

" Is amateur radio 'n duur stokperdjie?  Om mee te begin en vol te hou."

Join us on the NSN Net were we will discuss the above question.  What is very important is that we hear your opinion, suggestions and ideas in this regard. 

"LIPPE KLAP TYD /  LIP SLAP TIME":  (If time permits)

The question:  What did you do in amateur radio this week? / Wat het jy die afgelope week in Amateur Radio gedoen? 

Tell us about your ventures in amateur radio this past week.

FEEDBACK NSN NET: 

Every week I will post feedback on what happened on the NSN Net. The posting will be available on the GRHub Network Blog and Amateur Radio 101 Telegram Group. I will only provide a short overview. If you would like to know more then I suggest you join the weekly Net.

JOINING THE NET: 

You can access the Net as follow:

  • Echolink - Connect to ZS1I-L, ZS1FC-L, ZS3KBY-R, ZS6WDL-R or ZS5PMB-R  Please note if the last 4 stations is not connected to ZS1I-L then you need to connect to ZS1I-L for the NSN Net.
  • AllStar - Connect to node 49355 ZS1I or 28052 ZS5PMB-R
  • VHF - 145.550 Mhz Simplex in the Mossel Bay area.  Remember the 88.5 khz CTCSS tone
  • Any other Echolink, AllStar repeater or link station that is connected to either ZS1I-L.
  • Use of your cellphone by installing Echolink on your phone
  • By means of a Network Radio example Enrico TM8 etc.

  • FINALLY:

    Please feel free to join us this Sunday afternoon,  29 May 2022 at around 15h30 SAST.  We are all looking forward to your company and inputs in this regard.  Please also tell your amateur radio friends about the Net. Get rid of that daily stress and enjoy a good hour or two in the company of amateur radio friends.

    Hope to hear you on the NSN Net!!

     

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