OB net notes 4/10/20
Open topic
W7BR - Thanks for joining. Still looking for topics. Please let one of the controllers know, as well as backups. Want to remind everyone that we are welcome to use DMR TG Venture Overland (31655) hosted by AA1PR (Mike) when it isn’t net nights.
K7XPO - OB app Beta is live, so if interested in joining, there is a video that Micheal loaded on the the YT channel that has info to join the beta. The more people we can get, the more we can find out what needs to be fixed. Just wanted to say, would like to do what people are doing in your downtime while stuck at home? I’m using the time to try and do all the upgrades I’ve had planned to Jeep for shore power, also have new solar that I need to make a rack for, as well as some more little things. Nothing for round 2, but was reminded I need to do an oil change! Have a great weekend.
VK7VWK - All well here on a Saturday morning. Just weird but giving me time to get work done on campers and such. Just wishing everyone to stay well. Just going to hang around here and watch the weather. Seeing some come in.
N8XYO - Just sitting around with the kids. Have family down where you are, Shane. Must be from the north…you don’t have a LA accent. Only other thing to add. Ordered an antenna and wire from Ebay 9-10 days ago and still haven’t received them. Tracking shows its taking its time. Ordered a Slim Jim from another operator and some RG8. Sellers can’t find them either.
W8ILL - Sorry about the key down. Mouse stuck. Got my antennas up and just trying to make it through the virus lockdown. Trying to sort out my junk stash as well. Big job.
KI7RAM - Trying to stay out of my better half’s way and doing a honey do list. Get a few things done on the 4R as well. Finished a tool box for it and built a cutting board sink cover for the big rig. Working on outside projects as well.
N7PHY - Welcome to any first timers. Been working from home and the load has just exploded. Not complaining, but complaining. Envy the neighbors right now. Nice weather. Cleaning up some fishing equipment and can’t wait to get out. Forgot to mention that Brent is getting good with the videos. Good drone work!
KT4OZ - Hope everyone has been safe. Got the essential paperwork, so nothing has really changed. Work, come home and deal with the kids. Some interesting fights in the evenings, but everybody is dealing with it. Cleaned around the house and the yard is next. Doing some gear trades with friends and got my hands on a few knives recently. Current favorite is an Essy(sp?) RB3 that I like. Not much radio lately. Just trying to keep moving and mind on other things. Rumors going around that VA is crossing the hump and should be dropping soon, so that’s good news. Plans for tomorrow, smoke a pork butt. Snowed today and then immediately warmed up and melted. May also get around to wiring up the rear locker on the Xterra. Also need to replace the axel when it gets in.
KA7OLE - PNW has had some really nice days the last month or so. Been tempting to get out, but respecting the stay at home orders. Planning some trips, though for June and hopefully things will settle down. Also, any HF activity from OB members. No projects going on. NW Overland Rally has been moved to June so hopefully that will happen. Really fun time.
AA1PR - Happy Easter. Just staying home more than I ever has. Everybody wearing mask, so I laugh a bit. Venture Overland DMR TG 31655. Also sign up on the Venture Overland site. We’ll get you approved so you can have access. Trying to grow the group, so check it out.
KJ7KPP - SE ID going good. Been doing a bit of fishing at a local pond and playing around with HF a bit. Put up an 80-10 dipole last week. Made a few contacts and hope to get 20 working good.
K7IEX - Been good in AZ. Both GF and I work from home. Lots of people are probably getting stir crazy, but we’re used to it. Just trying to stay safe and inside. Had a lot of time for reading. Antenna-theory.com. Lots of good info on the site.
K8RAP - Like to reach out to buddy Earl. Known him for 30 years. Got hold of each other about 3 weeks ago after not talking for 20 years. Been great. Nice to get close, but staying apart via radio. Glad to talk to old friend. Just received first DMR radio as a b-day present. Didn’t think I’d ever get into digital, but pending a lot of time with it. Side note re: social distancing. Told kids that there will be no dine-in, only take out! Some family got 100 rolls of TP for $100 and thought they got they got a good deal. Turned out it was only good for 2 uses. Quite an experience working from home.
VA2EEK - Doing good in the great white north. Snow melting and trails thawing, but we can’t use them! People still walking them, though. Just closed everything due to worry about congregating in the parking lot. Even people walking the neighborhood not SD. I’m working from home, 3rd string so to speak, but still working. In the IT branch of Fed Gov’t. and have some slack time that I’ve been using for SAR stuff. Training came to a halt, so been using online meetings as a stand in. Did sessions last week on radio procedures. Worked out well video chat due to muting and unmuting your mic is almost PTT. Zinc lozenges for scratchy throat. Processing a video I’m going to post on the training we’ve been doing. Not nearly as exciting as drone stuff, but necessary. Hoping for no floods. Looking like a normal melt so should be ok.
W7BR - Welcome new guys. Been repairing things that broke on my last trip to DV and working on my videos on YT. Going to put some more up this weekend. Also just catching up on chores around the house. Essential employees, but get to work from home. Look into OMISS net if you haven’t. Been participating in that a bit. Also a 3.945 in the NW everyday as well if anyone wants to check in there.
NB9D - Good net and glad to hear everyone. Been picking up spring branches and spring cleanup outside. Got over a foot of snow last night that put a stop to it and will probably have to start over.
K1CJM - Taking walks and trying to stay healthy. Want to work on the truck, but can’t really get out there much. Packing right now for a move to AZ. Gonna be an interesting move. Not too much COVID where we’re going, so we’ll see. Just wish we could get out more. Need to pull sway bars off of the Tahoe for more articulation. Need to work on on the back since the front is good. Little more wiring as well. Hardest thing is just to get the motivation to work on it, but need to get done before the move.
KD9CVD - Just posted a link in the chat. Made a goofy overland video and was first one I ever did.
https://youtu.be/nvlFEYGopKQ Been working on my truck and RTT. Solar panel project as well. Been busy and trying to stay sane. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Question: Who do we talk to about being a net control? Answered to check the announcement thread for info to get us.
KE8AYE - Dealing with allergies. Everything shut down here in OH. Worked on the rig and planning a couple of trips. Spent most of my free time reorganizing the shack. Looking for HF equipment to get into that. Doing some shopping. Topic: fridge reviews…looking to buy one.
KD8YMT - Essential health care workers. Not much changed except for more work. Try to squeeze in radio when I can. You find ways to do things to keep busy is about the bet anyone can do. Been playing with QRP a bit as well.
KN4QMN - All my welding classes have been canceled, but still working. Was able to get out and go for a hike yesterday. Going to start working on a go-box soon. Also planing to make an emcom trailer at some point as well.
KN4YAL - Thanks to all the first responders! Not really doing anything due to self quarantine.
KC8FQV - Weather has been funny. Got a bit of snow then back to sun. Done a lot of camping when younger and RV shows. Used to rent some as well. Don’t camp much anymore, but don’t know what we’re going to do this year.
KO4BDT - Not much to do but work. Just finished second 36 hr at the fire station. No time for much else. Gotta go back tomorrow.
N6DWA - Gotten a lot done. Made 2 garden beds in the front yard, moved a shed and now just remounting IC5100 in vehicle as well as some maintenance. Everybody is happy and healthy, so doing well.
VK2DY - Nice day 70F and sunny. Good autumn weather. On lockdown here except for essential stuff. Can go to a park to exercise, but you’d better be local. Could be subjected to fines if you’re not where you’re supposed to be. Even the beaches are closed except to locals. Did some shopping today and will hunker down for the next few days.
K5TIN (net control) - Blessed to still be working, but have been really busy. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Spending my down time planning upgrades on the 4R and planning trips that, hopefully, will happen in 2021.
26 check-ins including net control. Great net tonight! Thanks for checking in and hope to hear everyone next week.
