W0TLM's Tri-Lakes Net Past Questions
| Date and Time | Question for the Net |
|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Are repeaters for talking? |
| Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Why did you decide to get into Amateur Radio? |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Multiple Choice, pick one: (1) If you have information or advice for things you'd like me to attend to on the Net, or (2) if you have any changes to our script, or (3) what are you planning next for your shack this year? |
| Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What are your 2026 Amateur Radio plans or goals? |
| Tue, Dec 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What were you amateur radio accomplishments in 2025 and/or what do you want for Christmas? |
| Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What projects do you have this winter indoors? Anything special with radio? |
| Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Does anyone have any tips for driving in the snow, and what plan or equipment do you have in your car in case you get stuck. |
| Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM | FT-8 is remarkable to make contacts so easily with distant stations. Is anyone using FT-8? Having fun? Any learnings you can share with the Net tonight? Any questions on operating FT-8? |
| Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM | I'm using Ham Clock before I start to do any FT8 here at home, or even when I'm out at a park on POTA. I'm wondering if there's anyone who is also using Ham Clock or any other tools for monitoring RF propagation and/or weather. |
| Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Do any of you have any antenna analyzers, recommendations for analysers, or any experience with them?); |
| Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM | With end of summer, I want to ask, what was your ham radio highlight from the spring/ summer? Doesn’t matter if it’s big or small. |
| Tue, Sep 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM | All about Radios, an open discussion |
| Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM | An open discussion about antennas |
| Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What projects have you been working on at home or in your shop? |
| Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What lesson-learned would you pass along to a new tech or general as they join the hobby? (advice around equip., learning, etc.) If you are a new tech or general, what great advice were you given, or would have loved to have learned as you got started |
| Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM | W0TLM just had our field day. If you attended, what did you think of the day? How would you see the ideal W0TLM field day? If you did not attend, any ideas about a good field day? |
| Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM | If you have summer plans what is your destination for summer vacation? |
| Tue, May 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What other radio technology, other than voice, are you interested in pursuing? FT-8, PSK-31, D-Star, DWR, antennas, etc.? |
| Tue, May 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What is your current favorite aspect of Ham Radio and how has it changed over the months, years or decades? |
| Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM | It's Spring! What fun, interesting and challenging projects have you got planned for this spring? |
| Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Where do you go for continuing education on amateur radio? Are you especially interested in something? |
| Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM | If you were able to have a QSO with a famous person (living or non-living) who would it be and why? |
| Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM | I'm a pizza fan, always looking for a good place to go hve pizza. Anybody have a favorite pizza eat-in location, delivery service or pickup?); |
| Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What is the best, coolest, or most amazing event you have ever attended, witnessed, or participated in? This can involve Amateur Radio but does not have to. |
| Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM | What do you like about the current newsletter? What do you dislike? What suggestions do you have for improvements, additions, or deletions? Do you plan to submit any content in the coming months for the newsletter? What kind of content or topic? |
| Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM | It's Springtime soon... How are you preparing for the various weather conditions coming? |
| Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Superbowl was yesterday. What are your thoughts on game? or the halftime show? |
| Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM | I am starting to get excited about the weather warming up and spring coming. What things are you looking forward to once we can spend some time outdoors? |
| Tue, Jan 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Vanity Callsigns. Any amateur can get one. So would you want one? Why? And what kind? Something related to your name or interests? Or something to help making QSOs in SSB or CW? Or anything else? |
| Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Please share any thoughts you have about the Net and being Net Control |
| Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM | How were your holidays and what are you planning or looking forward to in 2025? |
| Tue, Dec 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What are your amateur radio goals for 2025? (top goal or list of goals...) |
| Tue, Dec 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM | In all your remembrances of Christmas past or present, what's the most surprising, crazy, fun, hilarious, unexpected ham radio gift you ever gave, received, or wanted to give? |
| Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM | (Testing the WØTLM Club repeater.) |
| Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What are you planning on doing for your Christmas Holiday? |
| Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What was your favorite meal over the long Thanksgiving weekend? |
| Tue, Nov 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Are you participating in the Black Friday frenzy? If so, what are you hoping to buy? It doesn't have to be ham equipment; if you're going to buy that new Porsche, you're welcome to tell us that. I'm just wondering about your approach to Black Friday.); |
| Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What does Veteran's day mean to you? Are you a Veteran, if yes, thank you for your service. Do you have family members who served? Please share any stories you have about your own service or of friends and family you are familiar with. |
| Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite pastime or relaxation? Not necessarily radio, it can be anything, sports/exercise, reading, tinkering, you name it! |
| Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM | After you were licensed, what was your biggest inhibitor to getting on the air? (Was it the radio, bad antenna, needing financing, not having time, being nervous, not having anybody to talk to, or not knowing about this net?) |
| Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM | With the colder weather of winter coming, what Amature radio projects are you planning? |
| Tue, Oct 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Do you currently operate CW or do you plan to learn? If you have no interest in CW, what other modes besides voice do you operate on or would like to? |
| Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM | As a new ham radio operator, I'm wondering if you come across somebody who is new, what rabbit hole would you tell them to go down? |
| Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What's the most fun activity you have enjoyed this summer with ham radio? And extra credit for what plans you might have to do for the rest of this year 2024. |
| Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What's the coolest thing you've seen? |
| Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Do you have a favorite airplane or experience with airplanes? Extra credit if it involves ham radio. |
| Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Hamfests and Conventions: Would you or do you go, if so why? What do you think about these events? |
| Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What fun activities do you have planned for the rest of the summer? |
| Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite memory of a sporting event. Ideally one you attended, but if you were not actually there, what do you most enjoy remembering? Extra credit if it involves HAM radio!); |
| Tue, Jul 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM | “What are you working on, that is ham related?” could be a project, a skill (like CW), or learning about a particular topic. |
| Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Do you have something you are planning this year? Maybe something on your bucket list, a goal you have set for yourself, or a trip you have taken that you want to share with us. I'm just wondering what everybody's up to this summer. |
| Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What did you do over field day? (Did you get any contacts? Were you on the air at all? Did you hang out with the club? Did you do anything fun over field day?) |
| Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM | "It's the fun stuff that keeps us coming back for more": What is the best time or most fun that you've had in your ham experience? This could be on air or off air with other hams. |
| Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Today is World Bicycle Day. What do you think of bicycles. Sport, utility, recreation or other uses? When and where are they most useful, what for and why? What about electrical bicycles? |
| Tue, May 28, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What are you most thankful for this memorial day? Do have anyone that you know that was in the service or that you would like to give appreciation to for what they did for the country? |
| Tue, May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What is one or two of the most memorable things you have personally experienced in your life. This could be anything from seeing the Northern Lights to making a rare DX contact. |
| Tue, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Given our latest weather, what are all of you doing about this wind? (Regarding your antennas, etc.) |
| Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Today is International Dance Day. Let's talk about dance, what kind do you do or not do? What dances do you know or what would you like to learn? |
| Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Let's have a conversation: Tell us about any projects that you are working on, ham radio or not.); |
| Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What was your experience during today’s solar eclipse? Did you make any specific preparations for the event? |
| Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What is still fuzzy for you or you just wish you could ask somebody about, but have been afraid or just not had the time to pursue it? Looking back to when you got your first license, what did you learn in the first year that motivated you to stay active? |
| Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What got you into Ham Radio, has that motivation changed with experience, and what does your hobby look like now? |
| Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Other than ham radio, what are some of your other hobbies? Does ham radio tie into it at all? |
| Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM | (paraphrase) What have you learned recently that you feel would help others out in amateur radio? |
| Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Valentine's Day is only a couple days away. Given LOVE is in the air, literally, What do you love the most about ham radio? |
| Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What do you enjoy about the Monday night radio net? |
| Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Do you have experience with one or more of: DMR, Yaesu Fusion, or Icom’s D-Star? What do you think about these systems. What are they most useful for? Is there more out there? |
| Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM | What is (was) your favorite pet and what did you learn from that relationship? |
| Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM | If you could achieve any goal in amateur radio during the next year, what would it be? |
| Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What ham radio activity makes you say, "Wow, this is fun!" |
| Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Where do you look for answers for your amateur radio questions? Do you have a favorite resource, like a person, a book, website, online forum, YouTube, net, etc? |
| Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM | How have you used mobile ham radio while driving across country? How do you find local repeaters? Have you had an emergency that was solved by other hams while you were traveling?); |
| Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM | If today you were alerted that a very powerful CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) was due to hit the earth tomorrow, what preparation or precautions would you take? |
| Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What is the most unique physical situation you found yourself in when using an HT? |
| Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What is the last item you bought for your ham shack? |
| Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM | If you miraculously had an additional 5-10 hours a week to devote to ham radio, what new areas or activities would you pursue? |
| Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Halloween is coming up and animals feature in many spooky things. Do you have any real scary animal stories? |
| Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Do you have any plans for Halloween? |
| Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What can w0tlm do to change the net so members will volunteer to be net control and also attend the net? |
| Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 7:30 PM | An Annular eclipse is often called the "Ring of Fire" because the moon is far enough away in its orbit to not totally cover the sun during the eclipse a little circle of the sun still visible. What's the most memorable astronomical event you've ever seen? |
| Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Those of you who attended the club picnic - What was your favorite thing or do you have any suggestions for future events? |
| Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM | 9/11, 22 years ago today terrorists crashed airplanes into ... First, what do you remember of that day and second, how did ham radio play a role with communication? |
| Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What did you do this Labor day? How did you celebrate the holiday, Did you do anything ham related? |
| Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM | In hearing out the current natural disasters that are going on the question comes to mind: What have you done in terms of preparation for emergencies (any ham radio prep?) |
| Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What is your most fun, interesting, exhausting or unusual adventure on a bicycle? If it involves ham radio you get extra points.); |
| Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM | With the past two days of Hail we've gotten, have you had to fix anything around the house? Or were you prepared for it? |
| Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM | This coming weekend is the annual 14er SOTA event. Are you participating?, which bands, equipment will you use? if not participating, will you hunt and what are you hunting for? |
| Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Have you tried to put up an antenna or struggled to put one up? How did you solve the struggle with the antenna? |
| Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Nikola Tesla Birthday. Do you have a favorite pioneer inventor who made a big impact on mankind and technology? (Obviously the pioneers of electricity and wireless communication first come to mind for ham folks.) |
| Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What are you doing for the 4th of July? |
| Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM | We just returned from Ham`vention which brought to mind: What exceeded your expectations? What is something that exceeded your expectations this year? |
| Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM | The topic will be the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. For the question, I would like to know either your favorite motorsport, or your favorite aspect of watching a live motorsport. |
| Tue, May 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Repeater Failure! And What does Memorial Day mean to us? -- (It is a sobering day filled with memories of people who sacrificed a lot and maybe their life so that American's can enjoy the freedom that we so much cherish.) |
| Tue, May 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Is there anyone here that has actually participated in/helped out after a severe weather event, ham radio or not? |
| Tue, May 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM | QRZ and LotW have awards for accomplishments, like worked all states, worked all continents and others. Which one is the one you most want to achieve? Should there be other awards?); |
| Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Tell us about the most expensive item you have ever broken |
| Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Tell us about any plans you have for your ham shack this spring or summer. |
| Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What are your thoughts about the past, current and future effectiveness of the ARRL our main amateur radio organization in the US? And secondly: would you be willing to be a member and what would be the main reasons why or why not for you? |
| Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM | 100th anniversary first broadcast of WWV. This coupled with turning clocks ahead an hour this weekend, lends to: how important is the accurate time to you? What do you do to ensure your timekeeping devices are correct? What is your go-to timepiece? |
| Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Do you have any significant milestones recently celebrated or upcoming? If they involve ham radio that makes it all the better but not limited to just that. |
| Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What insight, or piece of equipment, or new process or something else in the ham hobby suddenly opened up something you struggled with? |
| Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM | What Words of Wisdom most often come to mind? i.e. We are the choices we're made. |
| Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM | I will read some historical information about the Greenbrier Ghost. Then I will take a poll of the participants concerning their opinions about what really happened. |
| Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Anniv. Intro 2007 of the iPhone. (1) Do you think you could get along without your smart phone? or Has it made any impact on your life? (2) Nat'l Pizza week: What is your favorite place to go for Pizza? |
| Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Brand new year 2023: If you had to make a new year resolution, what would your new year resolution for ham radio be? |
| Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What programs or presentations would you like to see as a primary monthly meeting presentation or some topic for informal discussion during the pre-meeting connect time?); |
| Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Share any thoughts on what you'd really, really, really, like to have under the Christmas tree |
| Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM | If you had the opportunity to speak directly with Marconi today or in the past, what would you want to discuss? |
| Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Have you made any space/satellite contacts? or Are you interested in doing that? (or Anything space related) |
| Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What do you all think the club to do to improve? What do you like about the club so far? |
| Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What are you thankful for this year? |
| Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What did you like most about the day and if you could add or change one thing, what would that be? |
| Tue, Nov 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Halloween: How have you had fun? What brought you the most joy in your life? What's your favorite trick-or-treat or Halloween memory? |
| Tue, Oct 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite fall food? |
| Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 7:30 PM | It's National Pizza Month - Let's honor Pizza: What's your favorite topping? Do you have a favorite location to go get pizza? or Maybe you don't like pizza? |
| Tue, Oct 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Since we are now in the month of October and we are celebrating all things halloween, think back on your halloween memories and tell us about your favorite costume. Also give us your favorite halloween candy. |
| Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What did you enjoy about the club picnic? Do you have comments about how to make it better? What club events are you looking forward to in the near future? |
| Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM | It's International Talk-Like-A-Pirate-Day! What’s your favorite Pirate theme book (Treasure Island?), song, or film/movie (Jack Sparrow?) |
| Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What was your motivation to get a Ham License? |
| Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite dish to bring or to enjoy at a Pot Luck? |
| Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM | During our vacation we had the opportunity to spoil ourselves and maybe even treat ourselves to some special opportunities and treats. What type of special opportunities or indulgences have you given to yourself or someone special? |
| Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 7:30 PM | On August 8th, 1960, "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini", by Brian Hyland hit #1 in the US. Name another song or jingle that gets stuck in your head when you hear it. |
| Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM | re Sunset Amphitheater coming in 2023. Questions: 1. What do you think about the new Amphitheater? 2. What is the first act you'd like to see come to the Amphitheater? |
| Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is the most fun, meaningful, challenging, or rewarding activity you've participated in this summer? Celebrate your adventurous spirit a little and tell us about it. If it involves ham radio then all the better, but not required!! |
| Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite local attraction which you make sure that your out of town visitors must see? Anything within an hour's drive, a site to see, a favorite restaurant or that place you thought of after they left. |
| Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM | W0TLM (and CERT) provided communications support for the Monument July 4 Independence Day parade today. Did you volunteer to help and if so, why and what was best part today? If not, how did you celebrate Independence Day? |
| Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 7:30 PM | If you participated in FeieldDay (FD) this year, either with a group or on your own, what was your favorite or most memorable part of the day? If you did not participate in FD, what held you back? |
| Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Tell us about a time when you or someone around you have had to say "THAT'S ENOUGH ! " or something like that. |
| Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Q1: If you have been net control op: What was your most interesting thing that happened while you were net control? -or- Q2: if you have not been net control op before, kinda why not? What scares you or worries you most about being net control?); |
| Tue, May 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Memorial Day Weekend - What did you do this weekend that you did not expect to do? |
| Tue, May 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Have you ever taken a portable rig or HT to a high location to see if you can make some contacts. If so, what was your longest distance contact? |
| Tue, May 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What did you do for Mother’s Day? I know some of you are moms, some of you are grandmas, and some of us have moms. Were you treated to gifts and dinner? Or were you the one treating someone else? If it involves ham radio, that is even better! |
| Tue, May 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM | If you have been net control operator what surprised you, delighted you or challenged you when you were net control? If you haven't been net control is there anything top of mind that would make you more inclined to be net control? |
| Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Car history first car trips across US (32 days 5hrs...) and buying gas back then. Do any of you have any experience running out of gas, running low, buying expensive gas or if not do you have a favorite stop or favorite trip? |
| Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM | If you met a Junior High or High School age kid who had interests in one of these areas (list of 5...) what would you say to him/her to convince him/her to take up amateur radio? |
| Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Tell us about a memorable QSO you've made... |
| Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What would you bring into an undocumented cave you are just now finding (assume a beginner-friendly cave) |
| Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM | All things CW. A discussion about Morse Code and CW. |
| Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What was your first paying job? (the first job you got paid to do, not necessarily with a paycheck) |
| Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is one of your most annoying technical challenges? How did you fix it/overcome it? What did you learn from it? |
| Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM | Ok, you're sitting at your radio about to be on the air. What computer software are you using to help you? And on what Computer/OS is the software running?); |
| Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What was the first radio you purchased as a HAM? |
| Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM | If you were in charge of bringing communications equipment on a spacecraft? What would you bring to space? (Ham-related or otherwise) |
| Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What gives you the most fun and what has presented you with the most frustration while on the radio? |
| Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 7:30 PM | What is the best one-sentence advice you’ve ever gotten? |
| Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM | I will read some information on an interesting vehicle that Road & Track Magazine has tested (hint, it's not a sports car). My question: If you were in charge of Road & Track Magazine, what machine or vehicle would you submit for performance testing? |
| Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Since we are at the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on what we accomplished in 2021. What new (or old) ham radio goals, awards or activities did you achieve this year? |
| Tue, Dec 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Since it’s the net before Christmas, the question of the evening will be; “What is your favorite holiday tradition, old, new, revised, or even reinvented?” |
| Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What inspired you to get into ham radio? Was it someone you knew? Was it something you read about? Or was it that you happened upon a radio at a store and wanted to look into it a bit more? |
| Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What is your all-time favorite vacation destination? if it involved ham radio that's even better. Would there be an opportunity for radio operation there going forward? |
| Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM | I will read information about the first car race in the US. We will then play a memory game where each station will be asked to list an item they would bring if they were in the race, after reciting the previous answers in order given. |
| Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Answer either one of these questions: What great piece of ham radio equipment are you hoping for Santa to bring you this Christmas? Or, if you have everything you want/need… Tell us about another one of your hobbies. ); |
| Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM | If you heard that Santa was taking up ham radio, and you wanted to reverse the tables on him, what ham related things would you buy Santa, knowing what he does and where he lives? (Don’t worry about the cost – the elves will take care of that). |
| Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Any Ham plans for the next couple months? and Any suggestions for improving the Net? |
| Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Introduce ourselves to each other! Where were you born? What class license do you hold? and What is your favorite aspect of Amateur Radio? |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM | FRS and GMRS radios: have you used them? |
| Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM | This past Sat. a meteor was seen entering the earth's atmosphere... has anyone seen a cosmic event like this or a once in a lifetime thing like this that was really cool? |
| Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Discussed Digital Multimeters and SWR/Power Meters. Do you have them, how have you used them? Any other equipment you might want to mention? |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM | With the harvest moon upon us it's time to harvest. If you've done any gardening tell us what you are harvesting this year? If not gardening what's your favorite type of flower or plant? |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Route 66 history info. What is your favorite roadside attraction, restaurant or an off the beaten path? |
| Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Labor day: What are you doing for labor on ham radio? |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 7:30 PM | History: details of this day in 1963 activation of the White house hot line to Kremlin, Game: each station is to answer a specific question about history details just given (how well can you relay traffic) |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite radio brand? What are you using? (either HF, VHF, or digital) |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM | We're only 6 weeks away from fall colors and golden Aspen. What's your favorite spot in CO to see these colors? (Extra Credit if you involve ham radio)); |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM | This day 1819 1st parachute jump by frenchman - play game instead of traditional question. For your answer list an item you would take with you for jumping out of a plane (each respondent lists prior answers then own) |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Just learned online that there is a large contest or QSO party in Ohio... have any of us on this net entered any QSO party or contests recently or ever? (newer hams) |
| Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM | The summer is half over. What fun adventures or experiences are you planning before fall? Ham radio projects? Travel? SOTA, POTA, Beaches OTA? … |
| Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Thanks to W0TLM for doing parade communications this weekend. Please tell about a funny or interesting thing you saw during your Independence Day celebration with W0TLM or wherever you were. |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Stephen Hawking likes... hosted event for time travelers, nobody showed: If time travel was possible when would you travel to and why? |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Weather is nice no matter the altitude... good opportunity to get peaks on the air pts. Do you remember your first peaks on the air activation? |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM | ... In respect for radio silence, let's talk Food! What's your fav. food to cook out?, fav. restaurant to go to?, what do you like to do in the world of food? |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What is the most fun ham radio challenge you have planned for the summer? |
| Tue, May 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Light history of Memorial Day. What memorial day traditions do you hold so sacred? |
| Tue, May 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What are you planning on doing this summer? (ham related or not, vacations, plans, or stay home work on shack) |
| Tue, May 4, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Background info about callsigns... and tell us about your Callsign |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Books: What is the first book you remember reading and loving?); |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Most good questions about radios taken so let's talk gardening. Share your story about gardening. |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite aspec of ham radio? And why? |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Questions about CW: loosely: Do you own a key? Have you made a CW QSO? Are you aware of resurgence in CW and do you have any questions. (For the full set of questions see Dan's email) |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What is your top bucket list item not satisfied yet? (Ham radio or otherwise) |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Re: Nikola Tesla and Lightning research: If you have a home station, what have you done for your lightning protection? If you don't have a home station what do you know about lightning protection or grounding? |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Background: US Weather has been "interesting" the past couple of weeks. How do you think you would fare without power or cell service for 24-36 hours? (Can you keep your radio going for emergency traffic?) |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM | First coast to coast telephone and radio broadcasting hookupon this day in 1924: In honor of this share you favorite or most memorable radio station or program when you were a kid. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM | POTA (Parks on the Air): What is a favorite park of yours that you have visited (national, state, or local) or a park that you would like to visit in the future? |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Tell about an emergency, or a practical situation, where you had a radio available and you could use it to help, or a situation where if you had a radio it would have helped. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Carroll Shelby birthday today: Two-part Question: pt1: What is your all-time favorite vehicle that you've owned, pt2: if money was not limited what vehicle would you purchase?); |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM | What are the features that you look for when picking a mobile radio to use in your vehicle? (what made one mobile radio better than another?) |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Given 2020 was year of Covid, what big plans do you have coming into 2021? (Ham related or otherwise?) |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM | "How radio played part in Attack on Perl Harbor (79th Anniv.)" - Have you ever contacted or tried to contact a military ship using the guest radio op. program or, have you ever recognized a CW operator by their "unique fist"? |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM | If you found yourself with unexpected free time or a windfall of extra money what ham radio goal would you pursue or what piece of equip. would you purchase? |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What is the purchase that you made for your ham radio hobby that surprised you the most? |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Refresher on "Transmission lines" and then questions/discussion |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM | How did you overcome your biggest ham challenge? |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 7:30 PM | When starting a ham project or trouble-shooting a ham problem what resources are your favorites to go to? |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What's your next project? Something you just want to try or maybe it's in the mail to you? |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Discussion of the topic: "Propagation of UHF and VHF signals" |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM | How has the Covid pandemic affected you and your ham radio hobby? |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM | QRM, QRN definitions, how to locate, questions from Extra question pool, and what are your experiences? (paraphrased) |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What is your favorite ham award or accomplishment? |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What is the last book you read about Ham Radio and what is your favorite Youtube channel that covers ham radio?); |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What out of the ham radio hobby has helped you in your everyday life? |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Who influenced you in your career as a ham radio operator? |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Round robin: what's going on with you in ham radio of late? Or what do you have planned in the near future? |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM | As you reflect back over your time in ham radio what has been the biggest challenge for you? (e.g., time, money, technology?) |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What was your original motivation for getting your ham radio license? |
| Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Discussion regarding Field Day 2020 experience |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What was your first Field Day experience? |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What is your top ham radio project for the remainder of the year. |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM | With the nice weather what have you been doing outside today? (ham radio or otherwise) |
| Tue, May 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What aspects of the hobby would you like an Elmer to help you with and/or what (if any) aspects of the hobby do you feel you could offer Elmering on? |
| Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What brought you to the Colorado Springs area? |
| Tue, May 5, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Have you completed any great ham radio projects or have you heard any good coronavirus discussions on the radio? |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM | Did you attend the first Zoom club meeting and what did you think? |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM | What other nets do you participate in? |
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