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        TGIF Friday Night Net – January 2, 2026
   DIR By: VE3RD
       Date: January 4, 2026, 7:18 am
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       [center]Summary of the TGIF Friday Night Net – January 2,
       2026[/center]
       This transcription captures the weekly TGIF (Thank God It's
       Friday) amateur radio net on the TGIF DMR network's primary
       talkgroup 31665 (known as the "Mothership"). The net meets every
       Friday at 8:30 PM Eastern Time for casual check-ins,
       announcements, a marketplace segment, and discussion on a chosen
       topic.
       Net Details
       []Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
       []Net Control: Steve, W2SHR (from Kill Devil Hills, NC),
       filling in for regular host Robert Dresman, K4WZV (who was under
       the weather but checked in briefly).
       [*]Topic: "How are you going to grow in the hobby this year?" –
       Focusing on personal goals for 2026, such as upgrading licenses,
       trying new activities (e.g., POTA activations, CW), buying
       equipment, or helping bring new people into amateur radio.
       Key Highlights
       []Check-ins: A strong turnout with dozens of stations,
       including short-time, regular, and late check-ins. Notable
       mentions included newcomers and regulars from across the US and
       Canada (e.g., Calgary).
       []Marketplace:
       []KS4TAN: Selling a Connect Systems CS800D Plus mobile,
       CSPFD 7-inch touchscreen, Diamond dual-band antenna, and several
       handheld analog/digital radios.
       []K4PTX: Selling two new VGC VR-N76 handhelds, new analog
       VGC mobiles (7600 model), and a programmed Motorola Ion smart
       digital radio covering channels in VA, GA, FL.
       []Topic Discussion:
       []WB3IHY (Joe): Studying for Extra class upgrade;
       encouraging others positively on forums and various modes.
       []WB4T (Roger): Renewed effort to learn/master CW using the
       "Morse Mania" app (high-speed character recognition method).
       []WC7V (Terry): Mentioned the Icom IC-7300 Mark II is back
       in stock at GigaParts (prioritizing a new vehicle over radio
       purchase).
       []N6PPP (Chris): New licensee aiming for General upgrade;
       awaiting first AnyTone DMR radio; interested in SkyWarn training
       for community service.
       []Tributes: Remembrances of silent keys who shaped TGIF,
       including James Valling (KF6S), Mitch Savage (EA7KDL, passed Feb
       2024), and others.
       [*]Closing Thanks: Recognition of behind-the-scenes contributors
       like KG5RKI, G7LRR, N3MEL, VE3RD (who records and posts nets),
       and the forum moderators.
       This net reflects the welcoming, supportive spirit of the TGIF
       community – a great mix of technical chat, personal goals for
       the new year, and camaraderie on DMR. Recordings of past nets
       (including this one, once posted) are available on the TGIF
       website (tgif.network) by scrolling to the "TGIF Friday Night
       Net Recordings" section.
       Complete List of Call Signs Mentioned/Check-Ins
       All unique call signs extracted from the transcription
       (including check-ins, mentions, tributes, late check-ins, and
       contributors). Sorted alphabetically:
       []82CH (Mark Rounds)
       []AE4TC
       []AF7FS
       []EA7KDL (Mitch Savage, silent key, passed Feb 2024)
       []G7LRR (Andy Nielsen)
       []K0NUT
       []K2YED
       []K4PTX
       []K4WZV (Robert Dresman, regular host)
       []K6KWV (possibly KD6KWV)
       []K6PPP (likely N6PPP)
       []K7DLB
       []K8MEH (possibly KC8MEH)
       []K9FEH
       []KA1PIT
       []KA3NGT
       []KA5OUG
       []KA7DLB
       []KB0RTQ
       []KB3JQQ
       []KB4QCE
       []KB7ZZ (David)
       []KB8PFL
       []KBAKS (possibly KB8AKS)
       []KC0RNP
       []KC8MEH
       []KC8USA
       []KD0TYG
       []KD4BJA
       []KD6KWV (Robert)
       []KD9LOR
       []KE4TLC
       []KE5CDK (Doug Smith)
       []KE7 (incomplete, possibly related to KA7DLB)
       []KE8APO
       []KE8PQC
       []KEPCQ (likely transcription error)
       []KF5KHF
       []KF5MG (possibly K5FMG)
       []KF6S (James Valling, silent key)
       []KG5RKI (Kai Weaver)
       []KS4TAN
       []KV9Q
       []KW0Z (Steve "the wizard")
       []KX4XR
       []N1XQX
       []N3MEL (Glenn Allison)
       []N3PJK (likely N3TJK)
       []N3TJK
       []N4CWR (likely N4ZWR)
       []N4MNN
       []N4ZWR
       []N5ZKF
       []N6CZE
       []N6PPP
       []N6YQ (likely N6YTL)
       []N6YTL
       []N8DAD
       []N9DYO
       []N9NJS
       []N9XR
       []NG5N
       []NS8G
       []NY2S
       []V6TLC (likely VE6TLC, Cliff)
       []VE3JAR (Vic Lowen)
       []VE3RD (Phil Thompson)
       []W2SHR (Net Control, Steve)
       []W3MTN (also W3WTN variant)
       []W4SFX
       []W6SWC
       []WA3ZHR
       []WB3GCK
       []WB3GTM
       []WB3IHY (Joe Garber)
       []WB4T
       []WC7V
       []WD9HGO
       []WE8M
       []WT9Q
       [*]WX4BDP
       (Note: Some calls had transcription variations or corrections
       noted by Net Control; they are consolidated here.)
       If you're into DMR and looking for a friendly Friday evening
       gathering, tune into TG 31665 next week! 73.
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