WSDV406

Excellent having you in there @zyn! Welcome to the club and GMRS family!

Hola vatos. Here is a YouTube Playlist that details all kinds of helpful information regarding Meshtastic. The origins of this playlist were shared to me via @WSAY284, but this YouTube Playlist SHOULD be able to be added to be all of you fine folk. So go ahead and add to it. If for some reason you're unable to, please let me know. Here is the YouTube Playlist link: WSDV406's Meshtastic Youtube Playlist If you'd like to "collaborate" (aka, add videos to the playlist), then click this link to become a "collaborator") - Add/Contribute to this Meshtastic Playlist ~*If either of these links do not work, please let me know here*~

Excellent pic and drone shots @WSFA364! Thank you for starting this thread! What a great idea! I didn't get a lot of pics (though I wished I had), but these are all I took the time to snap......

@WSLK262 -- I've never set up a repeater but I assume the OP is referring to an option regarding setting up their own repeater (rather than using a local repeater to tx/rx on). I personally play it fast and loose with governmental "rules", but if you're one for -- we'll call it "proper radio etiquette" -- announcing your call sign once every 15 minutes (or just every so often "for identification purposes" is considered common practice. Does that help?

@WSLK262 -- you likely heard the status report net on the Gallatin repeater at 462.650. It's CTCSS tones are 141.3 with standard +5 offset. They've been doing daily nets at 8pm just this week to take status reports from people in the aftermath of the ice storm. The regularly scheduled weekly nets, however, are.... This club's net on Wednesday evenings at 8pm on Brentwood 462.600 (tones are 123.0, standard +5 offset) and Sumner Ready net on Saturday evenings at 8pm at the aforementioned Gallatin repeater.

Welcome to the GMRS family and to the SCTNGMRS club @WSLK262! Just remember......you chose this.

It's unreal how much disruption unshielded LED lights can cause across other parts of the RF spectrum!

Apologies to all for neglecting to update this thread after the last few Wednesday night nets. Allow me to do a little bit of a batch update here..... We're glad to have our club growing and having some new voices checking in on the weekly nets. As always, I personally value the QUALITY of connection over the QUANTITY of connection. That said, it's always nice to see an increase in numbers. On to the recap of the last several weeks of nets..... On New Year's Eve, 12/31/2025: Thanks to @WSKH224, @WSAY284, WSKT347, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), & @SteveGibbs (WSBM443) for jumping into a New Year's Eve Net. This week's question was, "What is your most memorable NYE celebration?" Answers ranged from shooting off fireworks to Y2K shenanigans to a dream that Nashville got hit by a nuke . On 1/7/26: Thanks to WRKG234, @WSAY284, WSKT347, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), WRXS569, @WSKI606, & @WSGE773 for checking in. This week's question was, "Are you the New Year's Resolution type or do you let the chips fall where they may?" Answers slanted towards the chips fall where they may side of the coin flip, but lots of of folks also had alternate answers -- you'll have to listen to the nets to get all the juicy details. On 1/14/26: Thanks to @WSAY284, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSBU400, @WSDV406 (Me), @Cshus14 (WSKW704), WSJU904, & @WSKW921 for checking in. This week's question was, "What is a small thing that makes your day instantly better?" Answers ranged from a cold beer or a shot of whiskey to spending time with family to -- quite simply put -- bacon. On 1/21/26: Thanks to @TheMeatTrapper (WRM250), @WSAY284, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSBU400, @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), @DougTucker (WRFL449), @jamesehearn (WSKV697), & @WSGE773 for checking in. This week's question was "What are your top two must-haves when a snow event is forecasted?" LOTS of folks mentioned fuel for generators, various varieties of spirits and libations, chili, grilled cheese and soooo many more interesting prep items. On 1/28/26: Thanks to @WSAY284, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), @jamesehearn (WSKV697), WSLE754, @WSGE773, & WSJU904 for checking in! This week's question was following winter storm Fern, and was, "Briefly share your 2026 ice storm story." Lots of folks reported that they never lost power. Some were still without power. Others hosted friends who were without power or had to bug out to a friend's house because they were without power. One station was in the area to Door Dash because of the need to do so. 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. Join us at 462.600 each Wednesday at 8pm. Whether you key up or just tune-in, we'd love to have ya. *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.*

Welcome @jamesehearn (WSKV697) and you kiddo Everett. We loved having you in the net last week and welcome to the club and to the GMRS family!

Welcome to the club @WSKY556! Welcome to the club! I'm Jeffrey. I usually monitor Brentwood 600, Gallatin 650, and sometimes I scan Nashville 575 & 625 as well as Lebanon 675. We host a weekly check-in net on Brentwood 600 at 8pm every Wednesday. Love to have ya monitor and/or key up if you're able to hit the repeater (and depending on your HT and your location, you very likely may be able to)!

Hey there @WSKW921! Welcome to the club! If you're traveling around those roads, I'd recommend you add Gallatin 650 and Brentwood 600 to your monitor list. Those are the two largest footprint repeaters in the area. In fact, our weekly check-in net happens every Wednesday evening at 8pm on Brentwood 600. We'd love for you to join us!

Thanks to @WSKH224, @TheMeatTrapper (WRMN250), @WSAY284 (along with three of 284's grandkids and family members who were all gathered for Christmas Eve), @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, WRQC456 , WSKN497, WRXC726, and @WSIS745 for checking into the net yesterday evening! This week's question was: “What’s the most memorable gift you ever received (or given) on Christmas?” The answers ranged from funny to heartfelt gifts and there was a DEFINITE pattern of most memorable gifts received being a firearm, bb/pellet gun, and/or edged tool. But other answers shared were a two-seater go-car (in the box, wrapped up, and left under the tree for an extended period of time to drive curiosity), the gift given to one's dad of a child's favorite rock, the announcement of being pregnant with one's first child, and a vinyl copy of THE most iconic Foreigner album. 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. It's been nice to hear some OG voices in the net the last few weeks but also some new comers as well. It takes courage to hit that PTT button and put your voice out into the open air, so I'm always glad when yall decide to take the leap to do so. Also remember -- as @WSAY284's crew awesomely utilized -- that your GMRS license is a family license and other family members are welcome to key up and check-in and introduce themselves. Join us at 462.600 each Wednesday at 8pm. Whether you key up or just tune-in, we'd love to have ya. *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.*

Welcome to the club, @WRFK988 and @kstaff7 (WRKP867)! Glad to have yall. I'm Jeffrey. I usually monitor Brentwood 600, Gallatin 650, and sometimes I scan Nashville 575 & 625 as well as Lebanon 675. We host a weekly check-in net on Brentwood 600 at 8pm every Wednesday. Love to have yall monitor and/or key up and check-in! Welcome again, and Merry Christmas.

@SteveGibbs or @TheMeatTrapper -- can either one of yall hit that this repeater and assist?

That's a fair point. It's easy to want to stick it to the man (and I think that's usually the best course of action), but I applaud and respect the reminder to be good neighbors in the process. That's an excellent perspective.

Thanks to @WSKH224, @WSAY284, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @WSIY431, @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), WRXC726, @WSGE773, & @EchoCQ73 (WSJU904) for checking into the net yesterday evening! This week's question was: “What’s your favorite Christmas movie?” This week's question was inspired by the Gallatin net this past Saturday night (which takes place on 462.650) where the very awesome net controller Lucas (WSGW884) asked a similar question. The answers serve as a list of must-watch movies for your holiday season. Everything from White Christmas, to Christmas Vacation, to newer titles like Red One and Violent Night. You'll have to monitor the nets for the full list of answers each week . 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. It's been nice to hear some OG voices in the net the last few weeks but also some new comers as well. It takes courage to hit that PTT button and put your voice out into the open air, so I'm always glad when yall decide to take the leap to do so. Join us at 462.600 each Wednesday at 8pm. Whether you key up or just tune-in, we'd love to have ya. *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.*

EXCELLENT information there @WRZC825! Thank you!

DUDE! that link made it RIDICULOUSLY easy to sign that petition. I DO live in an HOA and that's one of the things i have to deal with regarding getting my base station and antenna set up. (Come on @WSFA364, let's hear the jokes). But for real, I am in the process of getting my mast installed and raised where it kind of hides behind my chimney.

You need to put in at least the tx tone. I recommend you do NOT have multiple HT radios on at the same time while testing. Especially if they're in close proximity of each other.

Welcome @WSKI606! So glad to have ya and glad you were able to make it into the net this evening!

Thanks to @WSKH224, @WSGL241, WSKT347, @WSFA364, @lux4227 (WRZN377), @WSDV406 (Me), @SteveGibbs (WSBM443), WRXS569, @WSKI606, and @EchoCQ73 (WSJU904) for checking in this evening. Tonight's question was: “Do you prefer a real or fake tree and/or do you rock cool white, warm white, multi-color, or a mixture of lights on said tree?” I'm please to announce that we do not have any commies in our midst. Well, not from my perspective, anyway. Anyone who prefers cool white lights is a communist in my opinion. (this is a joke -- but not really ). Lots of great answers tonight of what types of trees and lights people prefer. Join us on the net for a little bit of great conversation each week. 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. Join us at 462.600 each Wednesday at 8pm. Whether you key up or just tune-in, we'd love to have ya. *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.*

Roger that. I'm a little surprised you can't hit Gallatin 650 from there. Bummer though

If you're in Adams, TN I'd think you'd be able to make it into the Gallatin 650 repeater with almost no problem. Where is your home base located at again?

Had to step away from the radio for a few. I'll be monitoring that frequency again at about 9pm for about an hour. I'll call out for you there at about 9pm.

Copy that bud. Well glad you're able to program with the OEM software for now. I'm monitoring gallatin 650 and brentwood 600 right now if you're around to test.