N5VLZ > ALL 16.01.26 01GAE61 9828 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW Subj: PCL NET SCRIBE JAN 13 2026 PCL NET SCRIBE JAN 12 2026 N5VLZ, Daryl, Arkansas (Net Control/Scribe) NS2B, Bob, New York (Sysop) KX4AC, Carl, Arizona VA7RBP, Rick, Canada NT5R, Charley, Missouri ** N5VLZ: GE All, and welcome to the Jan 12 2026 PCL Net. No early checkins. Net order is Daryl, Bob (NY), Carl, Rick, and whoever else shows up. I spent much of the weekend resetting my Samsung smartphone, but I had to do it twice, due to an error. I lost the games data, but I can live with that. At least I was able to get most of the medical data back. I also figured a better way to back up data, so I can get it back quicker. Basically, the phone wouldn't load apps, make or receive calls (instant hangup), but no signs of malware. I got a new Contour diabetes app, as it's covered by my HMO, if I end up being certified as type 2 diabetic (I'm right on the edge of it). The new app and meter has a lot of neat features, including if I don't get enough blood the first time, if I retest within 60 seconds, I can use the same test strip. I test once daily, but if I become type 2, I will test before every meal. I spent nearly 8 hours doing Skywarn operations last Thursday. Severe storms were in northwest Arkansas, but a strong cap (layer of warm air aloft) kept storms from developing here. They had tornadoes in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. It has been very dry; we haven't gotten an inch of rain since Thanksgiving. All of Arkansas is under moderate fire danger, with increasing burn bans. It looks like we will have rain late next week. Some of the wishcasters are saying we will have a massive winter storm this weekend, but I'll believe it when all the models agree on such 5 days out. All the wishcasters pick the most aggressive model run to use...I hope they get egg on their face when nothing happens. Blue DV has been upgraded to version 1.0.0.9644. I figured out how to work with APRS on there, so I'm at either N5VLZ-G or N5VLZ-10, the latter with the APRSIS32 program, and the one I use to checkin to APRS Thursday, from 0000 to 2359 UTC Thursday. I use BlueDV to checkin to most nets, but use the SharkRF OpenSpot 4 Pro or the M1KE to run them, as BlueDV doesn't pick up some Icom rigs. I added more stuff from the Amateur Radio Funnies Facebook Group to the ham radio humor file. The best one in recent days (obviously AI generated) shows a bear holding a sign that notes "Will explain the difference between GMRS and Ham Radio for $5. Will stop talking about it for $10". That's like the guy at Halloween, putting out the candy machines where you put in a quarter, turn the knob, and get some candy. Either way, the OM wants a new radio (hi hi). GE Bob, how was your week?? >>> ** NS2B: GE All! This week flew by. WX started out snow covered. That melted off, roofers came by, and replaced my roof. Still have a deck rebuild on the agenda, but that'll wait until a warmer day. Now it's snowing again. My latest phone upgrade was the most painless I've ever experienced. Went from an iPhone 13 to a 16E - I literally laid them next to each other - when I came back everything was on the 16, including all data - it was awesome! We made a run out to New Hampshire to drop a couch off at MaryJo's son's place. 7 hours each way - my butt got sore sitting so long! I have an older Anytone D878-UV - it's supposed to hold 200,000 contacts. But I think that's a like - tried updating the contact list today with the North America list, (141K or thereabouts) - radio started acting wonky. So I guess I'll just operate on Talker Alias now. I don't really care. Speaking of GMRS - we have quite a GMRS community around here - there's a couple of GMRS repeaters within easy reach of an HT from my house. I get the impression that the state or county actually finances those repeater installations - but I don't know for sure. I've babbled enough - BTU Daryl >>> ** N5VLZ: Bob, FB on the roof repair, and the phone upgrade. I had to reload all the data for the BlueDV program. On the sore fanny, I get that from sitting in the chair so long...I'm not used to it...maybe I need pillows or padding (hi hi). GE Carl, how was your week?? >>> ** KX4AC: GE All. Had a pretty good start of the year. Charley and I had a nice eyeball QSO at a diner called "Country Boys." He showed me his Meshtastic tracker, so now I had to go and get a couple of Meshtastic devices to play with. Still trying to figure that out. I do see a fair amount of activity around the area, so that might be interesting. I have not done anything with GMRS yet, but I do remember the guy at Ham Radio Outlet indicating that there was a fair amount of GMRS activity as well. The weather has been really nice the last couple of days. It really warmed up today, and so I sat out on the porch for a bit. If it stays warm for the next couple of days, I will need to grab the HT, and go for a walk around the neighborhood. I guess that's about it for now. Back to net >>> ** N5VLZ: Carl, glad you and Charlie got to have an eyeball QSO. Bob (OK) has talked about the Meshtastic stuff, but he hasn't been on here in awhile. I know very little about GMRS. Lots of flu and RSV around, and in some areas, Covid has come back. With temperatures going up and down so much, no wonder folks are sick. At least I don't have to go out until next month, and I plenty of food and drink until March. GE Rick, been missing you..how are things going?? >>> ** VA7RBP: GE Daryl and all on the NET. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years! We had to go to Kelowna on Dec 21 for Arlene's knee replacement surgery. It went well, but it's taking a long time for her to get back to better than normal. She had the staples removed last Monday, and that added to the pain. She has been getting around the house pretty good, but I still have to do a lot of assisting with the cooking (I burn water), housework, laundry, grocery shopping, and all that stuff. Will be at it for a while yet... We haven't had much snow here this year, so far, just lots of rain. Any snow is usually gone quick with the rain. I have managed to get in a bit of radio play with PACTOR on 40M and 20M, but not a lot, just doing stuff around the house... One of the monitor for my PACKET node died, can't see what my 20M PACKET is doing, so I shut off the radio, so I don't accidently TX crap.. will have to get a new monitor I guess. When I'm not doing stuff around the house and assisting Arlene, I have been reading. Once the Christmas expenses are taken care of, I hope to pick up some Meshtastic devices to play with. Well, that's all I have to show for the past three or four weeks, so BTU Daryl >>> ** N5VLZ: Rick, bummer on the monitor failure, and on the rough time Arlene is having with the recovery, but I know you both are glad she got it done. I'm the same at burning water, and am heavily into microwave (oven) communications (hi hi). GE Charley, how was your week?? >>> ** NT5R: ge everyone Hope holidays were good for all. We headed toward Arizona before EARLY Dec 31 Week in Phoenix area. Carl, awesome to meet you eyeball qso. Hope you do again sometime, or maybe you back Missouri way Last year helped my garden buddy get his GMRS license so also got one WWHY868. We have several repeaters in Branson/Springfield area. Seldom hear anyone on them. Did hear lot of GMRS activity around Phoenix/Mesa including what sounded like some nets Two in our local clubs really good with the Mesh stuff. One fellow has several good YouTube videos posted. Building a network in the area. Did see lot of Mesh activity around Mesa area. Daryl, interesting using BlueDV with the APRS. Have older Anytone 868 and use Hoseline to monitor signal and read names and callsigns The Android transfer is similar to iPhone, can do wireless or usb-c to c Rick sending good vibes for your wife. My gal boils pans dry so nearly burning water! btu Daryl>>> ** N5VLZ: Charley, glad to you got to have an eyeball with Carl. I have so much going on, I really don't have the time to mess with GMRS. The BlueDV program doesn't pick up some Icom rigs, but it will pick up APRS traffic that APRSIS32 doesn't (scratching head). I now export my data to the Samsung Cloud, so I can get it back if needed. Boiling the pans dry is as bad as leaving empty coffee pots on the burners...saw that many times over the years...and those will shatter at times. That's it for round 1...back to the top for final comments. Bob, thanks for the use of the BBS...anything else?? >>> ** NS2B: nothing more here - everyone have a good week - 73 >>> ** N5VLZ: 73 Bob, catch you next week. Carl, anything else?? >>> ** KX4AC: Sorry, was a bit slow. Not much more tonight. Was applying for GMRS license in the background :-) 73s to all. See you next week. BTU >>> ** N5VLZ: Carl, I don't have the funds for a license or a rig right now. Thanks for being here. Rick, anything else?? >>> ** VA7RBP: That's it for me for this week. Everyone have a great week, stay well, 73 until next time! BTU Daryl >>> ** N5VLZ: take care, Rick...thanks for the update on Arlene. Charley, anything else?? >>> ** NT5R: Correction on GMRS callsign: WSHY868 Fun to type at you all. Have an awesome week. Carl, will look up the address for YouTube videos re Mesh and email to you. 73>>> ** N5VLZ: 73 Charley, thanks for being here. That will do it for tonight's net. I will post the scribe sometime Tuesday, as I have to prepare for another net. 73, stay safe, healthy, weather aware, and radio-active... and GN DE N5VLZ. >>> Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Little Rock, Arkansas Please see my QRZ bio for more information.
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