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TGIF Net Transcript 2025-09-19
DIR By: VE3RD
Date: September 20, 2025, 9:16 am
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TGIF Radio Net – Friday, September 19, 2025
Preamble
Welcome to the TGIF Radio Net for Friday, September 19, 2025.
Our net control tonight is Steve, KW0Z. This net brings together
amateur radio operators from across the globe to share
experiences, technical knowledge, and camaraderie. We will have
sections for check-ins, discussion, a trading post, and
acknowledgements.
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KW0Z Steve KS VE3RD Phil
ON K4WZV Robert FL
K4KGB George FL N4HYK Doc
AL KB3J Scott PA
KB8IWO Vernon MI K9FEH Chester
FL KEW09 Chester FL
G7LRR Andy UK M3MEL Glenn
UK AD2CH Mark NY
KE5CDK Doug TX WP3IHY Joe
PR KF6S James CA
VE3JAR Vic ON KG5RKI Ty
TX KJ4LWZ Glenn FL
NY2S Tom FL KA7DLB Sharon
MT N6CZE Gary ?
N4QAA Quincy ? KB4QCE Paul
? KN4RW Rudy ?
N9NJS Lee ? K2OZ Lauren
? K7DCE Doug ?
W3MGN Doug ? WC7V Kerry
? WD8KOB Rod ?
KD9Z Robert ? KE4TLC Dion
? KE8AO Dave ?
K2PMS Paul ? K8LR Robert
? KB3JQQ Scott ?
KM9Q Bernard ? KA3NGT Bruce
? KB7ZZ David ?
KC5LAA John ? N4XV Jonathan
? KC4EXO Richard ?
N9DRF George ? WA1WQC David
? KD9ITO Gary ?
KM4NHN Marty VA WM3Q Sam
? N3TJK Tim ?
KD2JH Clark ? KX4XR Bob
FL KB1PZS Bob CT
N1XQX Dennis MA W2SHR Steve
NC KA2YED Angel FL
KD4BJA Kirk ? KA5OUG Charles
? KE5MSQ Harold ?
NG5N Jerry ? EA7KDO Mitch
? KF6S James CA
KC8USA Fred MI NT9Q Gary
? WD9HGO Paul ?
KD9LOR Doug ? N9DYO Herb
? KB8KES Mike WV
W8ERJ Eric IN KV9Q Mike
IN KB8PFL Edward OH
WE8M David OH WB3IHY Joe
PA K8NR Neil ?
KC9SIO Steve MO K3HY Bruce
TN K3CWI Wayne PA
K5WZU Greg ? KB3NUN Eddie
? KF5KHS Michael ?
KC8UKB Eric ? K5GU Leland
? K1WMP Bill CA
WD7N Matt OK K4WRM Jack
? N4HYK Doc FL
K9FEH Chester FL KJ4LWZ Glenn
FL NY2S Tom FL
KA7DLB Sharon MT N6CZE Gary
? N4QAA Quincy ?
KB4QCE Paul ? KN4RW Rudy
? N9NJS Lee ?
K2OZ Lauren ? K7DCE Doug
? W3MGN Doug ?
WC7V Kerry ? WD8KOB Rod
? KD9Z Robert ?
KE4TLC Dion ? KE8AO Dave
? K2PMS Paul ?
K8LR Robert ? KB3JQQ Scott
? KM9Q Bernard ?
KA3NGT Bruce ? KB7ZZ David
? KC5LAA John ?
N4XV Jonathan ? KC4EXO Richard
? N9DRF George ?
WA1WQC David ? KD9ITO Gary
? KM4NHN Marty VA
WM3Q Sam ? N3TJK Tim
? KD2JH Clark ?
KX4XR Bob FL KB1PZS Bob
CT N1XQX Dennis MA
W2SHR Steve NC KA2YED Angel
FL KD4BJA Kirk ?
KA5OUG Charles ? KE5MSQ Harold
? NG5N Jerry ?
EA7KDO Mitch ? KF6S James
CA KC8USA Fred MI
NT9Q Gary ? WD9HGO Paul
? KD9LOR Doug ?
N9DYO Herb ? KB8KES Mike
WV W8ERJ Eric IN
KV9Q Mike IN KB8PFL Edward
OH WE8M David OH
WB3IHY Joe PA K8NR Neil
? KC9SIO Steve MO
K3HY Bruce TN K3CWI Wayne
PA K5WZU Greg ?
KB3NUN Eddie ? KF5KHS Michael
? KC8UKB Eric ?
K5GU Leland ? K1WMP Bill
CA WD7N Matt OK
K4WRM Jack ? N4HYK Doc
FL K4KGB George FL
KW0Z Steve KS VE3RD Phil
ON K4WZV Robert FL
KF6S James CA KG5RKI Ty
TX G7LRR Andy UK
M3MEL Glenn UK WP3IHY Joe
PR KE5CDK Doug TX
VE3JAR Vic ON [/* End of all 96
calls */]
Total Calls: 96
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Discussion – TGIF Amateur Radio Net
Opening Remarks
His name was George Bozon, and his call was K4KGB. He owned a
marine shop in town, but he sold and repaired amateur marine
radios. So needless to say, he knew what he was doing. He was my
first person to explain amateur radio to me and help me out.
Elmer, that's the word I'm looking for. I had several Elmers. Of
course, this was 1961, so things were done quite differently.
Crystal Control Transmitters
Question number one: does anybody remember that years ago, a
novice station was crystal control? And you couldn't have a VFO
in the transmitter—it was against the rule. So it had to be a
crystal control transmitter. There was some stuff on the market;
there were some old military transmitters that you could use
with crystal control.
How many people listening now have used the ARC-5? Or, if you
did, get that going when you upgraded to general class for
modulations. My second question would be: did you use plate
modulation, screen grid modulation, or control grid modulation?
Those are the two questions, just to see who's listening here.
Discussion on Modulation
Back in 1961, when the military surplus radios were available on
the market, there was the ARC-5—Alpha Radio Charlie 5, ARC-5
transmitter. Doc's rhetorical question is, if you upgraded from
your novice to your general class and could begin to use the
ARC-5 for voice modulation, were you using plate modulation,
screen modulation, or grid modulation? Each has its own
particular emphasis and accessibility. Sometimes it's easier to
control low voltages than the high voltages there. We'd like a
little more comment about that from N4HYK and other stations.
So let's toss it out to the group right now. Call for comments
there about Doc's statements. My name is Steve, KW0Z. Podium is
open. Push your Talk button now.
Audience Stories
Well, I know the sound of one hand clapping there, and I'm sure
stations know what, Doc? Very few stations have the experience
that you bring to the table. But I remember when I used to look
at that military equipment with awe, just trying to figure out
what on Earth I was looking at. To imagine those being in use in
the field, man, and what those radio operators really brought to
the table—it really brought us safety and security when we
needed it. Appreciate your comments there, Doc. We'll toss it
back to the group, then move on to late-night check-ins here for
the TGIF Amateur Radio Net.
We've covered FCC rules and regulations, risking your license
for maybe pleasure or other adventures on the radio spectrum.
We've talked about our elders a little bit in the good old days,
when we retrofit military gear and bring it aboard amateur radio
bands. Sessions, I'd like to hear from anybody anywhere with
comments.
Late-night Check-ins
In a few moments, we'll move on to late-night check-ins. My name
is Steve. Call sign KEW0Z. Podium is open. Push your talk button
now.
Well, you know, Doc, it's two minutes past the coffee hour.
We've been on the air about 92 minutes now, and it's been a
great TGIF Amateur Radio Net here on Friday, September 19, 2025.
The boss, K4WZV, is over at the James Haley remote TGIF
transmitter headquarters. He's been listening all night. We've
had a great discussion and innumerable stations checking in
earlier. That was a great, rousing turnout. Hey, we've got time
and space in the log for a few more stations. So if you are late
to check in, I have time to make for you. Call for late-time
check-ins. Push your talk button now.
Station Shout-outs
Enter Foxtrot Echo Hotel. Get well, Robert. Net control
recognizes KEW09, Foxtrot Echo Hotel. Chester, appreciate your
key up and your well wishes there for the boss. Appreciate you
checking in. We will consider you to be the caboose unless we
have any further stations following you.
There's nothing like that highest-level plate modulation or
collector modulation when you make an AM because it's a mixing
process.
Howdy, Doc, KB3JQQ. Kilo Bravo 8, India, Whiskey Oscar, KB8IWO.
Stations, this is the best of a good time. I love the TGIF
Amateur Radio Net, and I appreciate you checking in there,
K9FEH, Foxtrot Echo Hotel. And Scott, appreciate the experience
you bring to the table there, my friend.
All right, stations. Well, we'll call Vernon the caboose there.
Kilo Bravo 8, India, Whiskey Oscar. Appreciate your check-in
there, Vernon. I count nearly 90 check-ins this evening,
stations. That's a great turnout for the TGIF Amateur Radio Net
for tonight, Friday, September 19, 2025.
Special Recognition
Now I'd like to give a big shout-out to some really special
people in our amateur radio family. Let me start with someone
who will always hold a special place in our hearts. That's the
founder of our DMR network, Mitch Savage, EA7KDO. Mitch passed
about 18–20 months ago. He started the TGIF Radio Net with just
a single Raspberry Pi. He gave us the next-in-screen on TGIF
MMDBM hotspots and has spent countless hours helping operators
with technical questions. I personally cannot help but think of
Mitch every day. His spirit lives on in every CUSO across the
TGIF DMR network.
Next, a big shout-out to Ty Weaver, KG5RKI. Ty is the coding
genius behind TGIF, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Working with Ty on the network's development has been a real
pleasure.
Next, accolades for Andy Nielsen, G7LRR. Andy is the mastermind
behind our dashboard and keeps our DMR network running smoothly.
We are lucky to have him on the TGIF team. Appreciate all your
help there, Andy, G7LRR.
Let's also give a shout-out to Glenn Allison, M3MEL. Glenn
created the forum page and he's retired now, but we always
appreciate his work on starting the forum page, which is carried
on by our forum management team: Mark Rounds, AD2CH, Doug Smith,
KE5CDK, and Joe Garver, WP3IHY. These operators keep our forum
running smoothly, answering questions, and guiding newcomers.
Let's remember James Fowley, KF6S. James worked with Mitch on
the next-in-screen hotspots. He also developed PyStar for the
RADxA board during the Raspberry Pi shortage, showing his
incredible technical skills. James, KF6S, and Mitch, EA7KDO,
started this TGIF amateur radio net.
Thanks also go to Vic Lawen, VE3JAR, for his amazing TGIF
documentation. And to Phil Thompson, VE3RD, for his work on
hotspot programming and net recordings, and for being the
conservator and developer of the TGIF next-in-screen hotspots.
Remember, you can hear this and other TGIF amateur radio net
recordings at TGIF.network webpage. Select the Forum tab on the
left-hand menu. Scroll down to navigate to the TGIF Friday Night
Net Recording Index on the Forum tab. You'll see the list of net
recordings available for listening or downloading from the
Google Drive there.
Thanks, Phil, VE3RD, for making the TGIF amateur radio net audio
recordings. Everyone, let's give a big shout-out to Robert
Gretzman, K4WZV. As the chief engineer at TGIF.network, Robert
brings us all together 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days a year. Robert, thanks for joining us tonight and for
keeping the TGIF DMR network running smoothly.
And to all the operators who join our nets, your voices,
stories, and friendship make the TGIF radio net special. This
community keeps getting stronger with each passing week. We've
had just about 90 check-ins this evening. Thank you for joining
our radio net. Your ideas help shape this net. If you have
suggestions for future topics or activities, please share them.
Together, we'll keep the TGIF radio net fun, informative, and
enjoyable for everyone.
Closing Remarks
At stations, my name is Steve. Call sign Kilo Whiskey Zero Zulu,
KEW0Z. Signing off from Jefferson County, Kansas, where the
prairie winds are bringing the autumn season, and the deciduous
trees are beginning to lose their leaves. Join us again next
week for another TGIF radio net on Friday night at 8:30 PM
Eastern on talk group 3166. The TGIF talk group 31665 is now
back in use worldwide for community amateur radio use. 73
stations, and remember, Thank God it's Friday. This is
K-E-W-Z-E, standing by.torical anecdotes. Net participants
shared stories about retrofitting military equipment for amateur
use and the unique challenges of early amateur radio operations.
Acknowledgements
Let's give a big shout-out to some really special people in our
amateur radio family.
Let me start with someone who will always hold a special place
in our hearts. That's the founder of our DMR network, Mitch
Savage, EA7KDO. Mitch passed about, oh, 18, 20 months ago. He
started the TGIF Radio Net with just a single Raspberry Pi. He
gave us the next-in-screen on TGIF MMDBM hotspots and has spent
countless hours helping operators with technical questions. I
personally cannot help but think of Mitch every day. His spirit
lives on in every CUSO across the TGIF DMR network.
Next, I'd like to give a big shout-out to Ty Weaver, KG5RKI. Ty
is the coding genius behind TGIF, making sure everything runs
smoothly. Working with Ty on the network's development has been
a real pleasure. Pause for a break.
Next, accolades for Andy Nielsen, G7LRR. Andy is the mastermind
behind our dashboard and keeps our DMR network running smoothly.
And we are lucky to have him on the TGIF team. Appreciate all
your help there, Andy, G7LRR.
Let's also give a shout-out to Glenn Allison, M3MEL. Glenn
created the forum page. And he's retired now, but we always
appreciate his work on starting the forum page, which is carried
on by our forum management team, Mark Rounds, AD2CH, Doug Smith,
KE5CDK, and Joe Garver, WP3IHY. These operators keep our forum
running smoothly, answering questions, and guiding newcomers.
And let's remember James Fowley, KF6S. James worked with Mitch
on the next-in-screen hotspots. And he also developed Pi-Star
for the RADxA board during the Raspberry Pi shortage, showing
his incredible technical skills. James, KF6S, and Mitch, EA7KDO,
started this TGIF amateur radio net.
Thanks also go to Vic Lawen, VE3JAR, for his amazing TGIF
documentation.
And to Phil Thompson, VE3RD, for his work on hotspot programming
and net recordings, and for being the conservator and developer
of the TGIF next-in-screen hotspots.
Remember, you can hear this and other TGIF amateur radio net
recordings at TGIF.network web page. Select the Forum tab on the
left-hand menu. Scroll down to navigate to the TGIF Friday Night
Net Recording Index on the Forum tab. And you'll see the list of
net recordings available for listening or downloading from the
Google Drive there, TGIF.network web page, Forum tab, TGIF
Friday Night Net Recording Index. Thanks, Phil, VE3RD, for
making the TGIF amateur radio net audio recordings. And
everyone,
Let's give a big shout out to Robert Bretzman, K4WZV, As the
chief engineer at TGIF.network, Robert brings us all together 24
hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Robert, thanks
for joining us tonight and for keeping the TGIF DMR network
running smoothly.
Close
To all operators who join our nets, your voices, your stories,
and your friendship make the TGIF radio net special. This
community keeps getting stronger with each passing week. We've
had just about 90 check-ins this evening. Thank you for joining
our radio net this evening. Your ideas help shape this net. If
you have suggestions for future topics or activities, please
share them. Together, we'll keep the TGIF radio net fun,
informative, and enjoyable for everyone.
At stations, my name is Steve. Call sign KW0Z. I'm signing off
from Jefferson County, Kansas. Join us again next week for
another TGIF radio net on Friday night at 8:30 PM Eastern on
talk group 31665. The TGIF talk group 31665 is now back in use
worldwide for community amateur radio use. 73 stations, and
remember, thank God it's Friday. This is KW0Z, standing by.
(beep)
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Re: TGIF Net Transcript 2025-09-19
DIR By: KM4NHN
Date: September 26, 2025, 9:00 pm
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You have me listed as Marty in the log. It should be Joe.
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