Sorry for the absence of log updates lately - These will return soon!

Many thanks to these stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

12/30/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 5 check-ins including net control.  One message was passed.  The Net concluded at 21:06 - There was no training topic tonight or comments for the Net.  Thanks to all who checked in!

Thanks to these stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

12/23/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 7 check-ins including net control.  Kent, KQ4KK gave us an excellent introduction to ARES, and gave us a rundown on the equipment and locations used by Aiken County ARES and on events/emergencies where they have volunteered their services. Kent stressed the need for active help immediately in Aiken County ARES, anyone who is interested in joining Aiken County ARES should contact Kent at kq4kk@arrl.net. 1 message was passed.  The Net concluded at 21:19 - Thanks much to all who stopped by and checked in and to Kent, KQ4KK for presenting the great training topic!

Thanks to these stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

12/16/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 5 check-ins including net control.  1 message was passed.  The Net concluded at 21:08 - Thanks much to all who stopped by and checked in!

Thanks the following stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

12/9/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 10 check-ins including net control.  Kent, KQ4KK reminded us about the DSTAR University on January 17, 2014  on the USC-Aiken Campus from 12 Noon to 5PM with a GREAT, free course - that's right, the course is FREE!  There will also be several valuable and useful door prizes as well.  In addition, there will be a presentation/comparison made on DSTAR, DMR and other digital modes - Don't miss it!  Contact Kent to register - kq4kk@arrl.net.  Chris, KK4NXA reminded us about the Augusta ARC Christmas Party on December 12, 2014 at the H2U building located in back of Doctors Hospital 1305 Interstate Pkwy Augusta, Georgia 30909 Talk-In: 145.490(-) PL: 71.9 Hz  and also about the ARRL 10 Meter contest meet-up at Gregg Park Civic Center 119A Trolley Line Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 Talk-In: 145.490(-) PL: 71.9 Hz on Saturday, December 13 starting at 10AM. 

The training topic tonight was the SCHEART linking repeater system.  Kent, KQ4KK gave a history, purpose and structure of the two systems, VHF and UHF.  It was very informative and demonstrated how simple it is for Amateurs to connect to other repeaters across the state at any time.  In addition to emergency services, the system is VERY useful for travelers d those wishing to check conditions, events across the state.  Kent also let us know that the Beech Island repeater repair crew installed 550 feet. of new hard line.  The Edgefield repeater should be linked into the SCHEART system this week and that will give us access to 2 local VHF and 2 UHF SCHEART repeaters.  We are indeed fortunate to have access to such a great resource for the Amateur community.

The Net concluded at 21:31 - Great topic and presentation, Kent - THANKS MUCH!  Thanks again to all the stations who checked in this evening and those who listened in.

I'd like to thank the following stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

12/2/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 6 check-ins including net control.  Chris, KK4NXA reminded us about the ARRL 10 Meter contest meet-up at Gregg Park Civic Center 119A Trolley Line Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 Talk-In: 145.490(-) PL: 71.9 Hz on Saturday, December 13 starting at 10AM.  The Net concluded at 21:09 - I enjoyed it - Thanks again!

I'd like to thank the following stations for checking in to the UHF Net this Thanksgiving week!

11/25/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 6 check-ins including net control.  The check-ins tonight showed a STRONG showing from Martinez (As well as guys named Mike!).  Thanksgiving is in 2 days, I hope that everyone has a SAFE but enjoyable time with their friends and family and may God bless and protect one and all!  Thanks so much to ALL who checked in and also to those who just 'monitored' - yeah, I have done that on other nets myself.  The Net concluded at 21:12 and hopefully, a good time was had by all - I know that I enjoyed it - Thanks again!

I'd like to thank the following stations for checking in to the UHF Net this week!

11/18/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 3 check-ins including net control.  The timing of the Net tonight coincided with the Amateur Radio Club of Augusta's monthly meeting - however this month - elections were held and understandably (and fortunately!) attendance at the meeting was high!  Congratulations to all of the winners this year and thanks to all for their service to the Amateur Radio Club of Augusta and to Amateur Radio in general.  As I said at the end of the net at 21:06 - We'll be back next week with a vengeance! 

The first UHF Net went well, I'd like to thank the following stations for checking in on our first UHF Net!

11/11/14 - CQ was called for the net at 21:00 with 14 check-ins including net control.  Kent, KQ4KK gave us a brief on the activities he has been involved with at ARMC, SCHEART and Schofield middle school and their excellent job in their field day as well ad the information about the K4NAB club Christmas party on December 8.  Chris KK4NXA had announcements about upcoming events, namely the Toys for Tots drive culminating at the ARCA Christmas party on December 12 and about the Russian HF contest going on.  The net closed at 21:23 - thanks to ALL stations who checked in or monitored this evening - there can only be one first for anything and you guys made my first venture as Net Control station FUN!