Subj : Re: Echolink
To   : Daryl Stout
From : Sean Dennis
Date : Tue Jun 23 2020 21:30:24

(Moved over to MIN_HAM from MIN_CHAT by me.)

 DS>   The latter allows you to do D-Star, DMR, and Fusion, with your
 DS> computer...no rig is required. Considering the price of some of the
 DS> D-Star rigs, and the difficulty of setting up code plugs with DMR, the
 DS> BlueDV program is the best option, IMO. I have a graphic in my D-Rats
 DS> Shared folder, where a ham is holding a sign that notes "Not
 DS> Homeless... But Need Help With DMR" (hi hi).

I will have to look into that when I'm able to afford it.  It's
something I'd be interested in.

 DS>   The poor conditions, and being stuck at home with COVID-19, has
 DS> forced many hams to "get on the air", and some nets have reported
 DS> increases in checkins.

A lot of nets have been quite busy but here, I'm lucky if I get five
people to check into a SKYWARN net.

 DS>   Oh, wow...I hope you get it. There's a 21 day waiting period for it,
 DS> but at least there's no fee for it.

The call I am trying for is KS4TD.  My initials, STD, and yes, I know
everyone hawhawing about that but when I was born, those letters didn't
have the stigma they do now.  Besides, I am tired of explaining on the
air why I have a 5 call when I am in 4 land ...

 DS>   I can't get over how ignorant and stupid some people are, in regards
 DS> to weather...especially even hams, in Skywarn, who should know better.

Without going into too much detail, yes, I know exactly what you're
talking about, including those who are certified spotters.

73,
Sean
 
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