HAM Radio Discussion

[gnihcraes]

I connected to that last night, Unfortunately my microphone was not set up on my computer properly as I do not use a microphone all the time. Bob (who after researching the Denver radio Club who owns the repeater) seemed a little peeved that I connected and he couldn't hear me. So I quit trying to troubleshoot to get it to work.

I also wasn't too happy that he recited my whole name and address over the airwaves after he couldn't hear any of my responses. That wasn't very nice.

What? Did you get a callsign? Bob doesn't own the repeater, the Club owns it. There are a couple Bob's in the club, so I can't call them out on this. Callsign would be great if you have it.

Be sure and use the echolink test server before going live.

[rbeau30]

What? Did you get a callsign? Bob doesn't own the repeater, the Club owns it. There are a couple Bob's in the club, so I can't call them out on this. Callsign would be great if you have it.

Be sure and use the echolink test server before going live.

I misspoke, Bob who is the Membership officer. KC0CZ I e-mailled him and told him I was sorry for not testing before connecting. I found the test server after the ordeal. I thought it was working because I could hear the echo of what I was saying in my headset... Ahh well. He did reply to me with a couple echolink learner net times that I can listen in on. I'll do that I guess.

I wouldn't worry about it. I could tell his agitation, I just didn't agree with him saying "KD0___, on ###### _____ street in Aurora, you know it isn't proper to connect and not say anything."

His reply to my e-mail was pleasant so I think we are cool now. I'll chalk it up to a learning experience. I don't know anyone in the hobby... so everything I have learned I have done on my own... I am bound to make mistakes it is "Amateur Radio Service" after all. I'm over it.