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Every Thursday evening at 8pm the Crew of 146.985 W3GMS/R get together on air to host a weekly informal net with varying hosts and topics
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Every Monday Evening at 8pm Eastern Time, the W3GMS/R Crew get together on the repeater at 146.985Mhz and discuss technical questions and sometimes do lessons related to Ham Radio for newer Operators to learn from experienced Elmers. The Workbench was set up to be a safe place for any technical questions to get asked and good answers to be given.
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June 16th 2025 #256 - Coax and Microphone Projects
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Host: Greg (W3DIB) Theme: Field Day Prep, Coax Projects, and Microphone Cable Woes 🔧 Technical Questions Q1: Straightening Coiled Mic Cables (N3RBN) Paul asked if there’s a reliable way to straighten the coiled section of an RJ-style microphone cable to reterminate it. Responses included: Chuck (NA3CW) and others suggested buying a cheap knockoff m…
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June 12th 2025 #464 - AF3Z| W3GMS Roundtable
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Host: Jim (AF3Z) Topic: Operating Style – Chair, Snacks, and Listening Habits Theme: “What’s your ham shack comfort setup?” 🗣️ General Highlights Jim (AF3Z) kicked off the net with a fun “lifestyle” prompt: What kind of chair do you sit in while operating? Do you keep food or drink in the shack? Do you mostly listen or get on the air and make conta…
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June 9th 2025 #255 - Allstar, Field Day, 6m Portable Power | W3GMS Workbench
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Net Control: Jim, AF3Z 📻 General Discussion Highlights AllStar Node Successes & Issues: W1RC and others shared recent work bringing AllStar nodes online. W3MFB and KC3WWC noted difficulty connecting from mobile setups or behind hotspots. Reminder to ensure EchoLink/AllStar registration through the repeater website. Field Day Preparation: WA3VE disc…
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June 5th 2025 - #463 - KC3CIB | W3GMS Roundtable
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W3GMS Thursday Night Roundtable Recap – June 5, 2025 This week's roundtable, hosted by Phil (KC3CIB), centered on a practical and universally relevant topic: two-meter antennas. Participants were invited to share what antennas they currently use, whether they’d recommend them to others, and any personal preferences or insights. Antenna Talk Highlig…
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June 2nd 2025 #254 - Shortwave and Getting Started on 10M | W3GMS Workbench
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Workbench Roundtable Summary – June 2, 2025 Net Control: Mike, W3MOW Repeater: 146.985 MHz W3GMS The Monday Night Workbench on 146.985 was hosted by W3MOW and saw a healthy round of participation from local and remote stations alike. After a round of check-ins, general comments took center stage, followed by a couple of well-explored technical ques…
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May 29th 2025 #462 - K3YVQ | W3GMS Roundtable
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This week's roundtable, hosted by Jack (K3YVQ), featured a lively discussion on two light-hearted prompts: “If you could change your name, what would it be and why?” and “What are you looking forward to as the weather warms up?” Participants shared thoughtful, funny, and personal reflections, with some diving into family heritage, adoption stories,…
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