HamSphere® is a Virtual Ham Radio transceiver for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone https://www.hamsphere.com/index.php Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:49 +0000 Phorum 5.2.13 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?22,62952,62952#msg-62952 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?22,62952,62952#msg-62952 heb die aangekocht op Hamsphere maar kan enkel op 2 meterband iets horen ! verder niet te horen op andere banden .Wat is de reden ?
16HS922]]> 16HS922 Het Nederlands sprekende Forum 22 Oct 2024 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62882,62882#msg-62882 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62882,62882#msg-62882 Granted, accommodating all interests isn't a simple task. In the past, we had HS3 and HS4, which divided users based on VHF/UHF and HF communication. However, operating two separate systems became impractical, and both HS3 and HS4 underwent their own series of transformations. Our aim was to embrace the true spirit of Amateur Radio, reflecting the essence that has resonated for over a century in the Amateur Radio history.

The recent six months of HS5's operation have been quite eventful, with over 7,000 users sending around 360,000 QSL cards. Our latest contest also had participation from 140 eager operators, surpassing the usual numbers of HS4 in the day. We've designed new awards with care, thanks to our skilled design team, resulting in creations that catch the eye with vibrant colors and delightful designs.
Indeed, certain networks have faded away due to disagreements among operators—a narrative that has unfolded over the course of a decade sadly. Nets come and go, people join and part ways. As 16 years have passed, we find ourselves at HamSphere 5.0. We've unveiled the platform, and it's now in the hands of our community to decide if they want to use it. HS3 and HS4 won't be returning; this is what we have to offer. Some folks have moved on, while new members have joined. It could be a shift or perhaps a broader decline in Amateur Radio, who knows.

This is where we stand, and the ball is in your court. We're committed and I'm committed to this journey, with the spirit of Ham Radio guiding us through every twist and turn.]]> 5B4AIT Latest News 21 Aug 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?7,62872,62872#msg-62872 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?7,62872,62872#msg-62872 VE6AF General Discussions 13 Aug 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?7,62811,62811#msg-62811 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?7,62811,62811#msg-62811
help anyone]]> 2E1SKY General Discussions 31 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62791,62791#msg-62791 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62791,62791#msg-62791
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
K3VIC VIC (CA)
M6INJ PETE (GB)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
N2JOA JOHN (NY)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
26HS6455 MICHAEL (GB)
9HS3138 GEORGE (ON)
KK7SR MEL (OR)
177HS337 SUNIL (LK)
AC9QM RIK (IN)
OZ1HLT HENRIK (DK)
2HS9375 MONTRIAL (LA)
KD0ZDU (CO)

Seventeen operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

What is the fascination all of a sudden with 6m,2m and 70cm on the New and Improved HS 5, after all it was available on HS 3 and 2m and 70cm was available on HS 4 what are the participants thoughts and why? de M6INJ

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all.

Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday March the 22nd at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com

Go Forth and Work Split.

de VA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 17 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62781,62781#msg-62781 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62781,62781#msg-62781
Discussion point from M6INJ(Pete)

What is the fascination all of a sudden with 6m,2m and 70cm on the New and Improved HS 5, after all it was available on HS 3 and 2m and 70cm was available on HS 4 what are the participants thoughts and why?

de M6INJ(Pete)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 16 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62771,62771#msg-62771 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62771,62771#msg-62771
NET/NARC – WAYNE (ON) (VE3OHS) NET CONTROL
AC9QM – RIK (IN) NET LOGGER
K3VIC – VIC (CA)
M7SBC – ANDRES (GB)
M6INJ – PETE (GB)
KD9TQH – BOB (IN)
VE3CMT – COLIN (ON)
KS1K – DAVE (FL)
N2JOA – JOHN (NY)
177HS337 – SUNIL (LK)
KK7SR – MEL (OR)
2H9839 – KELLY (MN)
VA7FT/VE4 – TIM (MB)
K4BYS – WILSON (FL)
UA0SJ – YURI (RU)
2HS9375 – MONTRAIL (LA)
KN6WRX – DONALD (CA)
2HS11874 – MICHAEL (CT)

18 Hamsphere Operators checked in makes for a very busy net.

Discussion for tonight’s net: Supplied by Net Control: How important is the HamSphere North American Rag Chew Forum?

Do we need to have it moved to the HS5 page (and we have asked)? Note as of April Fools Day – the HamSphere 3 web page will no longer exist, this is why we are asking.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

The next session of this net will be on Thursday March 17th at 01:00 UTC on frequency 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com

Go Forth and Work Split.

de VE3UWA(Wayne)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 15 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62761,62761#msg-62761 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62761,62761#msg-62761
Pete, M6INJ has been maintaining the Forum for the HamSphere North America Rag Chew Net Since April of 2021, this Forum was started when one of our attendees complained that he could not read the after-net reports because he did not access Facebook.

So, our Forum was born.

Here is the question:

How important is the HamSphere North American Rag Chew Forum? Do we need to have it moved to the HS5 page (and we have asked)? Note as of April Fools Day – the HamSphere 3 web page will no longer exist, this is why we are asking.

Do join in the conversation.

de VE3UWA]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 14 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62751,62751#msg-62751 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62751,62751#msg-62751
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
M6INJ PETE (GB)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
2HS2265 JOE (NV)
177HS337 SUNIL (LK)
AC9QM RIK (IN)
N2JOA JOHN (NY)
9HS3138 GEORGE (ON)
2HS6874 ROB (PA)
VK5NWD LEW (SA)
K4BYS WILSON (FL)
KK7SR MEL (OR)
KD0ZDU (CO)
26HS6455 MICHEAL (GB)
2HS11847 MICHAEL (CT)
SM5WYH LEN (SE)
2HS11797 JOHN (CA)
KF0LKJ RAYMOND (MN)

Twenty-two operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

How would you set-up and broadcast a QRP station? de VK5NWD

Station having issues with logbook on mobile device and asking for help and ideas. de KK7SR

Question about the 48M Broadcast band on HS5 and also the status of the Forum for HS5 de SM5WYN

Clarification on QSL Cards requirement is it mandatory or not? de 2HS11797

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all.

Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday March the 15th at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 10 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62742,62742#msg-62742 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62742,62742#msg-62742
NET/NARC Bob (KD9TQH- IN) Net Controller
AC9QM - Rik IN/ Net Logger
M7SBC - Andrew GB
VA7FT - Tim BC
VE3CMT - Colin - ON
G0JDK - Alan GB
K3VIC - Vic CA
KS1K - Dave Fl
M6INJ - Pete GB
2HS2265 - Joe NV
VE3UWA - Wayne ON
9HS3138 - George ON
VE3HO - Garth ON
N2MXT - Carl NY
N2JOA - John NY
9HS3639 - George ON

16 Check-ins for the net and the question was from Vic (K3VIC)-

Have you noticed any changes in the quality of audio on HS5 versus HS4?” My ears seem to think so… and my Spectrum Analyzer plugin shows a far broader range of activity.

A great conversation with all the operators! The net closed at 02:00 UTC and the frequency was returned to normal operation.

The next session of the net will take place on Friday, March 10th at 01:00 UTC. Check-in and round table will be on 70 cm-434.500 with your NET/NARC Net Controller and your Net Logger.

Please make plans to join them! For comments or questions please email narcatnet@gmail.com.

Thanks again to all that attended tonight’s North America Rag Chew session!

Bob (KD9TQH) Net Controller]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 08 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62732,62732#msg-62732 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62732,62732#msg-62732
Have you noticed any changes in the quality of audio on HS5 versus HS4?”

My ears seem to think so… and my Spectrum Analyzer plugin shows a far broader range of activity.

As always we are open to other question posed during the net.

Please join us at 434.500 on Wednesday at 01:00 UTC!

de KD9TQH(Bob)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 07 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62722,62722#msg-62722 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62722,62722#msg-62722
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
M6INJ PETE (GB)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
G0JDK ALAN (GB)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
K3VIC VIC (CA)
9HS3138 GEORGE (ON)
2HS2265 JOE (NV)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
177HS337 SUNIL (LK)
AC9QM RIK (IN)
VK5NWD LEW (SA)
2HS11886 GARY (KY)

Fifteen operators checked in,

The following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

7 element quad is the replacement for the 2x2x5 stacked yagi's. How much do you like it and/or used it?

Free mini stats plug-in is it missing countries? de K3VIC

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all. Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday March the 8th at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 03 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62712,62712#msg-62712 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62712,62712#msg-62712
Submitted by K3VIC Vic in CA USA.


Replacement for the stacked Yagi's is the 7 element quad, do you like the antenna and/or have you used it yet?

deVA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 01 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62702,62702#msg-62702 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62702,62702#msg-62702
NET/NARC – WAYNE (ON) (VE3OHS) NET CONTROL
AC9QM – RIK (IN) NET LOGGER
K3VIC – VIC (CA)
M6INJ – PETE (GB)
G0JDK – ALAN (GB) LISTEN ONLY
9HS3138 – GEORGE (ON) LISTEN ONLY
KD0ZDU – DON (CO) LISTEN ONLY
KD9TQH – BOB (IN)
M7SBC – ANDREW (GB)
VA7FT – TIM (BC)
N2JOA – JOHN (NY)
2HS2265 – JOE (NV)
VK5WND – LEW (AUSTRALIA)
KS1K – DAVE (FL)
VE3MCT – COLIN (ON)
N0DDC – DON (CO)

16 Hamsphere Operators checked in makes for a very busy net.

Our first net held on the new HamSphere 5 platform.

Discussion for tonight’s net: Supplied by Pete M6INJ and was presented by Tim VA7FT:

Do you use PingPlotter, do you know how to use PingPlotter, is there a video on how to use it on the internet and do you find it useful.

After the net Joe 2HS2265 is going to hold a post net gathering on 6M (frequency to be determined) this is a continuance of the old Lobster Chew started by Rob 2HS6874.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday March 3rd at 01:00 UTC on frequency 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VE3UWA(Wayne)

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Videos+on+pingplotter#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:27efa296,vid:vTWsRrfJnEY link to one video for pingplotter]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 01 Mar 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62692,62692#msg-62692 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62692,62692#msg-62692
Attention all operators


HamSphere 4.0 has been serving the community for almost 9 years. Now it is time to move on to the new platform HamSphere 5.0. The new platform is an amalgamation of both HS3 and 4 with a little bit of both. HamSphere 3.0 users will feel at home on its 6m, 2m and 70cm band. And the hard core shortwave DXers have 160-10m bands with full ionospheric simulation.


On 1 March 2023 at 00:00 the last 4.0 server is redirected to the new HamSphere 5.0 network. Operators who have built their own transceivers and created QSL card templates will find those untouched on HamSphere 5.0. The only thing that is different is that all operatiors start with a clean slate. New logbook, new contests, new awards etc.


On the HamSphere 5.0 website: https://hs50.hamsphere.com you will find all legacy data from HamSphere 3.0 and 4.0 as a lookup-database. Nothing is lost so you do not need to copy all your QSL cards or awards on those platforms.



]]> 5B4AIT Latest News 26 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62682,62682#msg-62682 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62682,62682#msg-62682 IMPORTANT INFO 2X2 STACKS

The 2x2 stack arrays have been removed from the WebShop since long and we will replace these antennas for all owners. We are coming up on HamSphere 4.0 close down and we are sorry for the delay in handling the 2x2 stack matter. Due to the technical structure and coding of the our Online Shopping system, we can't make historic OSS One Stop Shop TAX returns (VAT) that we use for HamSphere sales. Therefore we need to do this replacement a little differently. This is how we will handle this replacement procedure:

Each 2x2 stack will be replaced by a single 7 Element Quad antenna of the corresponding band. We simply change the Antenna ID and update the price. The price of the single Quad has been and currently is 60 EUR.

Example A: If you bought your 2x2 stack for example at 80 EUR, you will get a 7 Element Quad replacement for the same band at the price of 60 EUR and you will get a HS credit refund of 20 EUR.

Example B: If you bought your 2x2 stack for say 35 EUR you will get a 7 Element Quad replacement for the same band at the price of 35 EUR and no HS Credit refund.

Example C: If you for instance made a zero value transfer of the 2x2 array or purchased the stack at 0 EUR you will get a 7 Element Quad replacement for the same band at zero value which as you know is not possible to sell in Second hand shop.

This procedure will take place 25 Feb 2023.



]]> 5B4AIT Latest News 26 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62672,62672#msg-62672 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62672,62672#msg-62672
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
G0JDK ALAN (GB)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
K3VIC VIC (CA)
M6INJ PETE (GB)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
VK5NWD LEW (SA)
2HS2265 JOE (NV)
KD0ZDU (CO)
N2JOA JOHN (NY)

Thirteen operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

What things or metrics would you consider to be indicators of the success of the integration of HS3 and HS4 into HS5? de K3VIC

What was your happiest or most enjoyable event on HS4 and/or the worst/opposite. de VE3UWA

What was your reason for not renewing an OSR price or the criteria for an OSR operation?

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all.

Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday March the 1st at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VA7FT(Tim)

Adios Hamsphere 4 see you all on Hamsphere 5 for the next net.]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 24 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62662,62662#msg-62662 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62662,62662#msg-62662
NET/NARC – WAYNE (ON) (VE3OHS) NET CONTROL
AC9QM – RIK (IN) NET LOGGER
G0JDK – ALAN (GB) LISTEN MODE
K3VIC – VIC (CA)
M7SBC – ANDREW (GB)
VA7FT – TIM (BC)
VE3CMT – COLIN (ON)
KS1K – DAVE (FL)
KD9TQH – BOB (IN)
VK5NWD – LEW (AUSTRALIA)
VE3FRM – GLEN (ON)
9HS3138 – GEORGE (ON)
N2JOA – JOHN (NY)

Thirteen Hamsphere Operators checked in makes for a very busy net.

Discussion for tonight’s net: Supplied by: VE3FRM – Glen, said since this was Shrove Tuesday, what did you have for supper?
A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday February the 24th at 01:00 UTC on frequency 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion. Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.]]> VE3UWA HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 22 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62652,62652#msg-62652 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62652,62652#msg-62652
The HamSphere North America Rag Chew net is open to all operators on HamSphere and we welcome one and all to join in, our net has a welcome round followed by a discussion or round table section.

This is not a "5x9 here is your card" net, though contacts could be arranged after the net is completed.

The HamSphere North America Rag Chew net is open to all to come ask questions and enjoy each others company in a very relaxed atmosphere.

The Net meets on Wednesday and Fridays at 01:00 UTC on 70CM at 434.5 (we are on the event calendar).

The HamSphere North America Rag Chew Net is run by a fine group of volunteers and we look forward to hearing from you.

We also have a forum (that I trust will soon migrate to the HS5 web page)

Thank you Kelly for your hard work and attention to detail as we enjoy this great platform.

de VE3UWA Net Manager]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 19 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62642,62642#msg-62642 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62642,62642#msg-62642 You can already today download and use the HamSphere 5.0 transceiver from https://hs50.hamsphere.com. On 1 March 2023 HamSphere 5.0 will be available for Windows, Mac, Android and Linux and HamSphere 4.0 will be closed down.
The official release date for HamSphere 5.0 is 1 April 2023 where it will have support for Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac and Linux. After that date HS3 will also be closed down.
The HamSphere 3.0 system will remain open for all users until 1 April 2023.]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 17 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62632,62632#msg-62632 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?4,62632,62632#msg-62632
HamSphere 3.0 and 4.0 news!

HamSphere 3.0 has been in operation for 15 years. It will be fully replaced by HamSphere 5.0 on 1 April 2023 00:00 UTC.
You can already today download and use the HamSphere 5.0 transceiver from https://hs50.hamsphere.com.
The HamSphere 5.0 system will have support for Windows. Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

HamSphere 4.0 has been in operation for 8 years. It will be fully replaced by HamSphere 5.0 on 1 March 2023 00:00 UTC.
You can already today download and use the HamSphere 5.0 transceiver from https://hs50.hamsphere.com.
On 1 March 2023 HamSphere 5.0 will be available for Windows, Mac, Android and Linux and HamSphere 4.0 will be closed down.

The official release date for HamSphere 5.0 is 1 April 2023 where it will have support for Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac and Linux. After that HS3 will also be closed down. The HamSphere 3.0 system will remain open for all users until 1 April 2023.




]]> 5B4AIT Latest News 17 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62622,62622#msg-62622 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62622,62622#msg-62622
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
M6INJ PETE (GB)
G0JDK ALAN (GB)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
VK5NWD LEW (SA)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
2HS2265 JOE (NV)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
K3VIC VIC (CA)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
N2JOA JOHN (NY)

Twelve operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

What techniques to you use for learning new skills?

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all.

Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday February the 22nd at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

deVA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 17 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62612,62612#msg-62612 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62612,62612#msg-62612 Type in the box %AppData% and press enter, this will bring up the roaming list and in this list is what you need for HS5, copy and paste your audio files into the audio file for HS 5 and close down every thing and you are good to go with your audio files on HS 5.


de M6INJ(Pete)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 17 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62602,62602#msg-62602 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62602,62602#msg-62602
NET/NARC – WAYNE (ON) (VE3OHS) NET CONTROL
AC9QM – RIK (IN) NET LOGGER
M7SBC – ANDREW (GB)
G0JDK – ALAN (GB) LISTEN MODE
2HS2265 – JOE (NV) LISTEN MODE
K3VIC – VIC (CA)
M6INJ – PETE (GB)
KS1K – DAVE (FL)
VE3CMT – COLIN (ON)
VA7FT – TIM (BC)
VE3FRM – GLEN (ON)
N2JOA – JOHN (NY)
9HS3138 – GEORGE (ON)

13 Hamsphere Operators checked in makes for a very busy net.

Discussion for tonight’s net: Supplied by NC NET/NARC

As members active in the Amateur Radio Hobby, it is a continuous learning and discovering process. Take the advent of HS5, for some it is a whole new experience, while for others it is the same jacket with a bit of colour an extra pocket. As we enjoy this hobby we also learn, and this is the point of discussion or question how do you learn?

What method or approach do you take to learn a new procedure, a new piece of equipment, or how something works. Are you a visual learner, or do you read and research.

What is your method of learning new things or do you wait for the silver spoon?

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

The next session of this net will be on Friday February the 17th at 01:00 UTC on frequency 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VE3UWA(Wayne)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 15 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62592,62592#msg-62592 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62592,62592#msg-62592
As members active in the Amateur Radio Hobby, it is a continuous learning and discovering process. Take the advent of HS5, for some it is a whole new experience, while for others it is the same jacket with a bit of colour an extra pocket. As we enjoy this hobby we also learn and this is the point of discussion or question how do you learn?

What method or approach do you take to learn a new procedure, a new piece of equipment, or how something works. Are you a visual learner, or do you read and research.

What is your method of learning new things or do you wait for the silver spoon?

No – wait and see is not an acceptable answer.

Do join in on the discussion on Wednesday, February 15th, on 70CM (434.5) on the HS 4 Platform at 01:00 UTC.

de VE3UWA]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 11 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62582,62582#msg-62582 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62582,62582#msg-62582
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
G0JDK ALAN (GB)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
2HS2265 JOE (NV)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
M6INJ PETE (GB)
177HS337 SUNIL (LK)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
AC9QM RIK (IN)
N2JOA JOHN (NY)
KS1K DAVE (FL)

Twelve operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

How many hours per day are you on HamSphere or Ham radio? de AC9QM

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all. Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday February the 15th at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com

Go Forth and Work Split.

de VA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 10 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62572,62572#msg-62572 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62572,62572#msg-62572
NET/NARC – WAYNE (ON) (VE3OHS) NET CONTROL
AC9QM – RIK (IN) NET LOGGER
VA7FT – TIM (BC) FRIDAY NET CONTROL
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
M7SBC – ANDRES (GB)
M6INJ – PETE (GB)
KD0ZDU – DON (CO) LISTEN ONLY
G0JDK – ALAN (GB) LISTEN ONLY
KS1K – DAVE (FL)
K3VIC – VIC (CA)
VE3CMT – COLIN (ON)
2HS2265 – JOE (NV)
177HS337 – SUNIL (LK)
VE3FRM – GLEN (ON)
9HS3138 – GEORGE (ON)
HS0ZPS – LEN (Thailand)
N2JOA – JOHN (NY)
W2REY – RAY (NY) LISTEN ONLY

18 Hamsphere Operators checked in makes for a very busy net.

Discussion for tonight’s net: Supplied by Lew VK5NWD

The Mobile Application for HamSphere 4 and 5, either Android or Iphone - Reasons for use, In what environment/setting do you operate, which Antennas & Plugins do you use, and what changes would you like to see in the HS5 version. Open for discussion.

177HS337 – Sunil asked what is the Power level permitted on HS5 on 6 Meters, 70 CM and 2 Meters.

VE3CMT - Colin asked a question about downloading the Log Book for HS5.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday February the 10th at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

de VE3UWA(Wayne)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 08 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62562,62562#msg-62562 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62562,62562#msg-62562
Lew VK5NWD has proposed the following discussion / question:

The Mobile Application for HamSphere 4 and 5, either Android or Iphone - Reasons for use, In what environment/setting do you operate, which Antennas & Plugins do you use, and what changes would you like to see in the HS5 version. Open for discussion.

Do join in on Wednesday the 8th of February on 70CM (434.5) at 01:00 UTC for what promises to be an interesting discussion.

de VE3UWA Net Manage]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 06 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62552,62552#msg-62552 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62552,62552#msg-62552
NET/NARC TIM (VA7FT - BC) NET CONTROL
M7SBC ANDREW (GB) NET LOGGER
G0JDK ALAN (GB)
M6INJ PETE (GB)
KD9TQH BOB (IN)
VE3UWA WAYNE (ON)
177HS337 SUNIL (LK)
VE3CMT COLIN (ON)
KS1K DAVE (FL)
9HS3639 GEORGE (ON)
2HS6874 ROB (PA)
2HS1189 RIK (IN)
9HS3138 GEORGE (ON)
4X1VL DAVID (IL)
VK5NWD LEW (SA)
VO2AA GEORGE (NL)

Sixteen operators checked in, the following question(s) was/were posed to the group:

Asked how things are going with the new HamSphere 5?

Interesting thoughts, ideas and discussion given by all.

Thanks to all who participated.

The next session of this net will be on Wednesday February the 8th at 01:00 UTC on freq 434.500 for Check In round followed by the Round Table or Discussion portion.

Net Control will be NET/NARC assisted by a Net Logger, please join them.

A North American Rag Chew Net Forum has been added to the Forum pages on HamSphere for all to read.

For comments or questions please email: narcatnet@gmail.com
Go Forth and Work Split.

De VA7FT(Tim)]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 03 Feb 2023 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62542,62542#msg-62542 https://www.hamsphere.com/read.php?92,62542,62542#msg-62542
NET/NARC Bob (KD9TQH- IN) Net Controller
2HS1189 - Rik IN/ Net Logger
M7SBC - Andrew GB
VA7FT - Tim BC
VE3CMT - Colin - ON
G0JDK - Alan GB
K3VIC - Vic CA
KS1K - Dave Fl
M6INJ - Pete GB
2HS2265 - Joe NV
26HS6455 - Mike GB
KD0ZDU - Don CO
OZ1HLT - Henrik DK
VE3UWA - Wayne ON
9HS3138 - George ON
VK5NWD - Lew SA
N0DDC - Don CO

17 Check-ins for the net and the question was from Vic (K3VIC) and was if HamSphere users were going to get on HF and if you had downloaded HS5 and how was the experience.

A great conversation with all the operators! The net closed at 002:13 UTC and the frequency was returned to normal operation.

The next session of the net will take place on Friday, February 4thth at 01:00 UTC. Check-in and round table will be on 70 cm-434.500 with your NET/NARC Net Controller and your Net Logger.

Please make plans to join them! For comments or questions please email narcatnet@gmail.com.

Thanks again to all that attended tonight’s North America Rag Chew session!

Bob (KD9TQH) Net Controller]]> M6INJ HamSphere North American Rag Chew Net 01 Feb 2023