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TGIF Net Transcript 2026-08-14
DIR By: VE3RD
Date: August 15, 2026, 6:53 am
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TGIF Radio Net Report
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Talk Group: TGIF 31665
Net Control Station: Steve (W2SHR) Outer Banks, NC
Preamble & Operating Rules
Net Control Operator Steve (W2SHR) opened the TGIF Amateur Radio
Net, celebrating the start of his second year in the NCO role.
He welcomed all stations, outlined net protocolsnoting it is a
directed net, requesting call signs given standard and
phonetically to assist with logging in NetLogger, and reminding
operators that triple-break indicates emergency traffic accepted
at any time.
Key Contributors & Network Acknowledgements
The following key pioneers, developers, and support team members
were explicitly recognized for maintaining the TGIF Network
infrastructure and resources:
Mitch Savage (EA7KDO) i[/i] & James Vallee (KF6S) i[/i] TGIF
network founders, creators of the Nextion screen hotspots, and
developers of the PiStar image for Red XA boards.
Ty Weaver Core TGIF network coding and backend development.
Andy Nielsen (G7LRR) Mastermind behind the TGIF dashboard and
net calendar.
Glenn Allison (N3MEL) Creator of the original international
forum page.
Forum Management Team Mark Rounds (AD2CH), Doug Smith
(KE5CDK), and Joe Garber (WB3IHY).
Vic Lowen (VE3JAR) Author of the TGIF network documentation.
Phil Thompson (VE3RD) Net recording archivist and Nextion
screen developer.
Robert Gretzman (K4WZV) Chief Engineer keeping the TGIF
network running 24/7/365.
Main Discussion Topic: The Silent Key Plan
The main discussion centered on a prompt from Amelia Gonzalez on
Facebook: "What happens to your radio gear and equipment when
you go QRT for good?"
Detailed Inventories: N9GUN (Tom) shared that he keeps an Excel
spreadsheet listing all major equipment, serial numbers,
purchase prices, current estimated values, and photos so
surviving family members can identify items and sell via QRZ or
local club auctions. AF7FS noted keeping similar records with
photos tied to ARRL insurance and formal wills.
Family Awareness: N4HYK (Doc) emphasized training family members
on equipment value to prevent estate liquidators or buyers from
acquiring thousands of dollars in gear for pennies on the
dollar.
Club Auctions & Beneficiaries: N9GUN, KB3JQQ, and NS3K
highlighted local club Silent Key auctions, where proceeds go to
the family or designated community causes (e.g., Fessenden
Center).
Donations to New Hams: KB3CXQ (Sean) and NS3K expressed a desire
to gift specific gear directly to newly licensed operators to
lower entry barriers to the hobby.
Licensing Requirement Contingency: KW0Z (Steve) shared a clause
plan requiring family members or grandchildren to study for and
earn their amateur radio license in order to inherit the
equipment.
On-Air Etiquette & Community Standards
KW0Z (Steve) raised concerns regarding an incident earlier in
the day where an operator was heard making fun of a newer or
developmentally disabled ham.
Net Control (W2SHR) and Chief Engineer K4WZV (Robert) strongly
reaffirmed network standards:
Zero Tolerance for Disrespect: Abusive behavior is strictly
unacceptable across the TGIF Network.
Respect for All Operators: Hams from all skill levels,
abilities, and backgrounds must be treated with respect.
Immediate Intervention: Operators hearing mistreatment on air
were encouraged to break in immediately to halt inappropriate
conduct or report details to network administration via email.
Technical Questions & Answers
Dashboard Display (RF vs. Net Source): K9GLK asked why their
transmission logged as "RF" rather than "Net" on their hotspot
dashboard. KB3JQQ and W2SHR clarified that keying up a handheld
radio into a local hotspot registers as an RF source on the
local receiving device, whereas direct network links or digital
interfaces (like DV sticks) report as Net sources.
Final Closing Remarks
Net Control W2SHR expressed his gratitude to all participating
operators for making the net successful and avoiding "dead air."
He reminded listeners that audio recordings of past nets are
archived on the TGIF Network website under the Forum tab (TGIF
Friday Night Net Recording Index).
Steve officially closed the net at 9:30 PM Eastern, returning
Talk Group 31665 to general worldwide amateur radio usage,
wishing everyone "73s" and reminding all operators: "Thank God
It's Friday."
Complete List of Identified Check-ins (by Call Sign)
AF7FS Vegas
AF8X Gary
K2OZ
K4WZB / K4WZV Robert
K5GU Leland
K7VCE Doug
K8LR Robert
K9G Mario
K9GLK
KA1PIP / KA1PIT Scott
KA2YED / KA2YEJ Angel
KA3NGT Glenn
KA7DLB Sharon
KA9TRO Barbara
KB3BLB / WB3BLB
KB3CXQ Sean
KB3IHY Joe
KB3JQQ Scott
KB3NUN
KB3PTP John
KB4QCE Paul
KB8KES Mike
KB8PFL Ed / Edward
KB9ITO Kerry
KB9LIQ Ben
KB9LOR Doug
KC8UKB Eric
KC8USA Fred
KC9SIO Steve
KD4BJA
KD9ITO Kerry
KD9LOR Doug
KD9OSK Sean
KE1API
KE2KL David
KE4TLC Paul
KE8APO Bruce
KF5KHS Mike
KF5MG Mark
KM7FMK Josh
KT9SIO Steve
KW0Z Steve
KY4LO Rocky
N1XQX Dennis
N4HYK Doc
N4KME Ken
N4MNN
N4XV
N4ZWR
N6CZE Gary
N8MME David
N9DYO Herbert
N9GUN Tom
N9OSK Sean
NG5N Jerry
NP4M Noel
NS3K
NT9Q Gary
NY2S Tom
ON3BSQ
VE3RD Phil
W1GSK Robert
W2SHR Steve (Net Control Operator)
W4SFX
WB3GTM Mike
WB3IHY Joe
WB3JQQ Scott
WB4N
WB4T Roger
WB8KLB Rodney
WC7V Terry
WD8KOB Rodney
WD9HGO Paul
WJ4A Charles
WW4AM
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