10BitWorks runs a roundtable discussion net on AARO's repeaters every Wednesday at 8pm local time. The net is a roundtable discussion about things generally of technical nature or of interest to 10bitworks and other net participants. We'll also list any upcoming events/classes/activities.
The AARO repeater frequencies we'll be using are as follows:
The 2m and 70cm machines are linked together, providing cross-band 2m-70cm/70cm-2m operation as well as the normal 2m-2m and 70cm-70cm operation. The repeaters are located in downtown San Antonio, TX and cover most of San Antonio and Bexar County.
Eventually we plan to broadcast the audio from the net on the internet for those out of town or without the appropriate radio gear.
If you have any suggestions or comments, please send them to our mailing list or to the "officers" via 10bitworks at gmail dot com.
At 30, 15, and 10 minutes prior to the start of the net, please read the following over the air:
QST QST…The 10BitWorks Wednesday Night Roundtable will begin in ( ) minutes on this repeater. This is (call sign).
(five minutes before the net)
Is the frequency in use? This is (call sign) .
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This is (call sign) . The 10bitworks Wednesday Night Roundtable will begin in approximately FIVE minutes.
(at 8:00pm local time)
CQ, CQ, CQ. This is (call sign) , Net Control Operator for the 10bitworks Wednesday Night Roundtable.
My name is (name) ___ , and I hope you enjoy this evening’s net. If there are any stations requiring EMERGENCY use of this system, we will clear the frequency for your use upon request.
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This net meets every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm local time to discuss the activities of 10bitworks hackerspace and/or any other technical topics that may be of interest to those participating in the net. 10BitWorks is a 501.3c nonprofit located just south of downtown and exists as a shared space offering tools and collaborative opportunities in the domains of engineering, science, design, and art. Activities consist of: Providing access to otherwise inaccessible resources such as tools of the electronics and computer science fields; Mentoring and training in the use of these tools; Promoting applications of the engineering, science, design, and art domains towards the benefit of the local community. More info can be found at 10bitworks.com, that's one zero bit works dot com.
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We would like to thank AARO for the use of this repeater. The AARO repeater system is an open system, meaning it may be used by any properly licensed operator, and covers most of San Antonio and Bexar County. If you are a frequent user of the system, we ask that you help support the maintenance of the system by joining AARO and/or by in sending in an annual donation. More information on joining or donating to AARO can be found at AA5RO.org.
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This is (call sign), 10BitWorks Net Control.
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This net is run in a roundtable fashion and is open to any hams that would like to participate. If you would prefer to just check-in and monitor the net's activities indicate so by checking in with a QRU. When calling net control, please announce your call sign slowly so that it may be properly copied, followed by your name. At this time I will now call for general check-ins.
Stations with call sign suffixes beginning with the letters Alpha through Golf, please come now.
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Stations with call sign suffixes beginning with the letters Hotel through November, please come now.
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Stations with call sign suffixes beginning with the letters Oscar through Zebra, please come now.
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"The order of tonight's net will be … (go through the list twice for all of those who called in with a QRU)."
(Call for late check-ins between rounds and after the second round).
(after the second round or when we get to 50 min)
We had [count] check-ins tonight. Thanks to all who checked in and thanks to AARO for the use of this repeater. Please plan to check in next Wednesday night at 8 pm local for the next 10bitworks Wednesday Night Roundtable. I will now return the repeater to normal amateur use. (call sign) clear.
