David, I have a great admiration for these guys........ Try as I might I think that I send garbage but somehow they interpret who I am and where I’m from. This CW business is all EARS and patience

I am amazed you heard me — I heard tones in the background including a K a few times, and once I think a 559. I was transmitting 5 watts from Portsmouth, NH. I never got a full call sign. David

good evening tonight's topic was satellite communications N8DAH DAVID N0TGR DICK NK80 CHARLES N9PUZ TIM WG5F ED KD9MDL BILL AC0BQ JOHNNY NA1MH DAVID HOPE TO SEE EVERY ONE IN BRANSON AND

An interesting night tonight. In addition to the usual suspects, there were some new check-ins. QNIs were: WA9PWP Paul WI AB4QL Barry AL WB5OJJ Al TX

Ge Group Nice 80 meter net tonight! all in all signals were pretty good, the band is getting better just in time for the spring thunderstorms! The check in's were: KL7IXI MIKE WA9PWP Paul N3LPJ

Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where: 40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40 Meter Net

Nice articles on DMR Jeff. Thanks for sharing the links. 73 Johnny AC0BQ -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

KE0FHS really puts a lot of time and effort in writing his stuff: https://amateurradionotes.com/dmr.htm If and when you are thinking about DMR hotspots, his sections on hotspots and pi-star are also

Mike, N0SO, pointed this site out to me. It should help a little. http://www.modigitalgroup.org/images/Introduction_to_DMR-DCC_2017.pdf 72, John, AA0VE

I am in a similar situation. Where do I find guidance on DMR? Is AnyTone a decent rig? Virus-free. www.avast.com

OK...I want get into DMR. What is the best online primer?

Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where: 40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40

Large assortment of caps. Picture available. 25.00 + 10.00 shipping.

Back in the 70's, owners of less expensive banjos would talk of upgrading with a Stewart-MacDonald tone ring. Never did it to my RB100 though. Excuse the digression - couldn't resist. Nick, WA5BDU

Another source of interesting and unique tools is <https://www.stewmac.com/>. They are a Luthier supplier for the most part but they have some unique and useful tools on their site. Tim N9PUZ

GM All, yes Ozarkcon is getting close.....very close! This is the last day to register so you can join us at Branson, Missouri! Using PayPal and our webpage can have you

Mouser used to sell them- not sure if they still do. If there's a choice of sizes, the 6mm tool is the one most of us need. (The 4mm size is intended for the 2.5mm jacks.) 73 -Dave

Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where: 40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40

They're currently out of stock, but I believe a Wiha 30517 is a better deal with a nice handle on it. Jim, W0EB

You can also get replacement hexagonal nuts from Control: https://www.ctrl-mod.com/collections/diy/products/hex-nuts-bag-of-50 Mike kd5rjz