WSDV406

Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy week to take part in the weekly Get To Know Ya Check-In Net! They were WSKH224, @TheMeatTrapper (WRMN250), @LakeFreak (WSGH297), WSIF342, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, WSAQ712, @WSGE773, @WSJU904, & @WRYL951. This week's question came to me as I scoffed at seeing Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decor in box stores all at the same time over the last couple of week. The question was: “Do you decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving or wait until the Turkey has had his day?” It was kind of an either/or array of answer tonight, but the tally surprised me -- as always -- you'll have to join the net (or at least listen to it) to get the full array of answers. Thanks again to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to join these weekly nets. We do this not only to have some fun and get to know each other a bit, but also to know who is available to count on during times of emergency. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Thanks to WSKH224, @WSAY284, WSCK339, @WSBP378, @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), @WSGE773, & @WSJU904 for taking time out of their busy week to check in on this rainy Halloween check-in. This week's question was a two-parter: What is your favorite scary/horror/Halloween-themed movie and/or do you participate in handing out candy or do you turn the lights off and hibernate? Some of the answers tonight were: The Exorcist, Hocus Pocus, Night of the Living Dead, but -- as always -- you'll have to join the net (or at least listen to it) to get the full array of answers. Thanks again to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to join these weekly nets. We do this not only to have some fun and get to know each other a bit, but also to know who is available to count on during times of emergency. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Hey there @WSKE392! Welcome to the GMRS fam and to our club. Glad you're enjoying it so far! Thanks for stopping by and participating in the net on Brentwood 600 last night! Looking forward to chatting more soon.

Thanks to WSKH224, @WSAY284, WSCK339, @WSFA364, WRZN377, @WSKE392, @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), WRUP567, @WSGE773, @WSJU904, and @Wrob977 for taking time out of yall's busy week too take part in tonight's check-in net. This week's question was "Without incriminating yourself, what's your favorite occasional guilty pleasure?" We had a great mix of OG's and newcomers tonight. We were sad to not hear some regulars (always make sure to check on your friends you haven't heard from in a while, fyi). If they turn out to be ok, then make sure they know that they'll be tar and feathered if they miss more than two nets in a row. ;-). Some of the answers to tonight's question were: Ice cream for breakfast, sweet tea with a splash of Absolute vodka, a large piece of cheescake, spending $1000's on radio gear, small time sports betting (just to keep otherwise un-interesting games, interesting), and SOOO many more. If you want the full story, you'll have to monitor (or even better, hit that PTT button and check-in) on Wednesdays at 8pm. Thanks to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to join these weekly nets. We do this not only to have some fun and get to know each other a bit, but also to know who is available to count on during times of emergency. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Hey there @WSKG222. Apologies that I missed your post. Welcome to our little corner of the GMRS world! I entered the GMRS world kind of the same way. I got sold a set of Baeofeng UV5R's at a Gun Show by a booth that made everything sound SOOOOO simple. Wrong. Straight off a cliff indeed. Or into a dead end. Or "something like that" indeed. I couldn't believe how much there actually was to learn before being able to make these radios actually usable. We're here to help and looking forward to chatting with ya. Sounds like a quick chat on the phone might be a bit more help for you, rather than trying to has things out via a forum. I'm glad to do so if you're interested. Just let me know.

Thanks to @TheMeatTrapper (WRM250), @WSFA364, @WSBP378, @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), WSFK524, and @WSJU904 for taking time out of yall's busy week too take part in tonight's check-in net. It was an interesting one. This week's question was "What was your favorite Halloween costume?" We had LOTS of responses of dracula/vampire representations. A couple of Uncle Sam answers. Army men. And even a Wednesday Adams. If you want the full story, you'll have to monitor (or even better, hit that PTT button and check-in) at 8pm on Wednesdays at 8pm. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Apologies for my tardiness in getting the last couple of weeks' net summaries posted in a timely manner. Allow me to catch up on the last two weeks here on this one post..... On 10/1, @TheMeatTrapper (WRMN250), @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSDV443), WRXS569, & @WSGE773 took time out of their busy week to check-in. This week's question was "What Got you into radio in general, and GMRS radio specifically?" Answers ranged from SHTF/prepping to CB radio to DX'ing and more. On 10/8, @WSBP204, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSDV443), WRUP567, WRXS569, & @WSGE773 graciously joined the net to connect with each other. That week's question was "Whether you're watching sports or playing radio, what is your go-to snack?" Answers were tastiness as simple as "mountain dew" to "bacon + pretzel thins + boursin cheese". Thanks to EVERYONE who has the courage and takes the time to key up and join the net. All yall that listen and don't key up, we love ya. We'd love to talk to ya. Hit that PTT button. We'll all be better for it. See yall tomorrow night at 8pm sharp.

Welcome Dustin! My name is Jeffrey. I'm in Hermitage. I monitor Brentwood 600 and Gallatin 650 whenever my radio is on. I know everyone here is interested in helping as much as we can. What kind of help do you need in programming your HT baofeng b15 pro?

Thanks so much to @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (me), @WSIY431, & @WSGE773 for taking time out of their busy schedule to join the net this week! This week's question was: "If you were stuck on a desert island, what’s the one item you’d want to have with you (and it cannot be a radio)?" The answers this week were - Shiny Spear, Kukri or Bolo, and a whiskey still to make sure you can desalinate sea water and also make your own banana and/or coconut rum. We usually have great conversation after the net has closed, so always feel free to hang around and chat. If you're in range of the Brentwood 600 repeater, listen in to our weekly nets on Wednesday at 8pm. If you want to key up, feel free to do so. It's just a quick press of that little PTT button. We won't bite. Thanks to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to spend a few minutes connecting and getting to know each other a little better. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Thanks to @TheMeatTrapper (WRN250), @LakeFreak (@WSGH297), @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), @WSIT473, & @WSGE773 for checking in tonight. As always, thanks for taking the time out of your busy week to check-in and get to know each other a little better. Tonight's question was: "If you could live in any era of history (as a young adult), which would you choose and why?" LOTS of people said the mid 1980's due to the land prices, music, economy, and even to fix some life mistakes. Other answers were the Mountain Man Trapping era of the 1820's-1840's, the Early 1950's to buy as many "five window GM trucks as possible" and many other answers. You'll need to join us for a net to hear all of the answers. We usually have great conversation after the net has closed, so always feel free to hang around and chat. If you're in range of the Brentwood 600 repeater, listen in to our weekly nets on Wednesday at 8pm. If you want to key up, feel free to do so. It's just a quick press of that little PTT button. We won't bite. Thanks to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to spend a few minutes connecting and getting to know each other a little better. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Anyone else a college and/or pro football fan? There are four sec games on right now (three are SEC vs SEC). Good thing I have four screens in my office. If anyone else is a fan, what is/are your team(s)? Mine are Bama, Vandy, and the Titans. I'm a former player and former coach, soooo football is a big deal for me. That said, a loss by one of "my teams" doesn't affect my life.

Thanks to @TheMeatTrapper (WRN250), @WSDV406 (me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM431), @WRXS569, @WSAQ712, and @WSGE773 for taking time out of their busy Wednesday evening for this week's check-in net. I know today is a somber day for most folks that follow current events. But I greatly value these weekly times to connect with a few good folks for a quick chat. Tonight's question was: "What's a memorable piece of advice that has stuck with you?" A sampling of the answers were, "Not everyone was raised the same as you". "If women don't find you handsome, make sure they at least find you handy". "Always assume the microphone is hot". And "Trust your gut no matter what". If you're in range of the Brentwood 600 repeater, listen in to our weekly nets on Wednesday at 8pm. If you want to key up, feel free to do so. It's just a quick press of that little PTT button. We won't bite. Thanks to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to spend a few minutes connecting and getting to know each other a little better. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

Not quite sure what you're asking, regarding privacy on simplex. Can you clarify at all? Regarding the DM32, are you referencing the baofeng dm32 (dmr radio)?

Thanks to @TheMeatTrapper (WRN250), @WSDV406 (me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), @WRXS569, and @WSGE773 For checking in on this rainy Wednesday evening. Tonight's net question was: "What is one thing on your bucket list you look forward to checking off?" Answers were things like "a fly-in trip to a remote Alaskan fishing village", "a month on the gold coast of Australia where the beer is cold and shrimp are warm", "break 200mph on two wheels" and many more very interesting answers. Join us Wednesdays at 8pm on 462.600. You're welcome to simply monitor if you wish, but consider keying up and saying hi if it feels right to do so. Thanks to everyone that takes time out of their busy week to spend a few minutes connecting and getting to know each other a little better. *Point your browser to (or share with a friend) SCTNGMRS.com or SouthCentralTNGMRS.com for easy access to the club page.....and make sure to click "follow" so you can stay up to date with new posts in our club forum.*

What an EXCELLENT breakdown and explanation Steve! Thank you for taking the time to write that up! I think most people just get caught up in what tones to program and we don't take the time to actually learn how they work and what their purposes are.