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NETS
Ham radio repeater networks use linked receivers and transmitters placed on high elevations to dramatically extend the range of VHF/UHF signals. By chaining these stations together via RF links or the internet, operators can use small handheld radios to communicate regionally, nationally, or globally.
PACKET RESOURCES
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What is "packet?" Ham radio packet refers to the transmission of digital data over radio waves by breaking information into small, manageable chunks called "packets". Similar to internet data, this mode allows amateur radio operators to exchange text messages, emails, and GPS coordinates off-grid. Here's an Introduction to Packet.
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Reprinted with permission, 2013 Handbook; copyright ARRL
Add ISS to your satellite activity (click)
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​The article explains in detail with terrific graphics on how to make contacts through the ISS Packet digipeater with a TNC, or a Sound Card, like the SignaLink.
Additional Nets
Nets in Albuquerque
New Mexico Mega-Link System
About 30 repeaters are linked together so you should be able to communicate with any ham in NM from any where in NM. Please wait 2-3 seconds after you engage the transmitter before you speak so as to allow the repeaters to link up.
New Mexico Nets - An Interactive Calendar with details about the HF & VHF Nets in New Mexico.
Vintage Equipment Operator's Net - 3.840 LSB All are welcome, you do to have use vintage gear.
Saturday 9:45 Mountain Time
Boat Anchor Nets, Times & Frequencies
High Desert ARC Nets
The New Mexico Training Net (NMTN) meets at the HDARC repeater (443.75 + PL 100) at 1830 hours local (0030z) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
MaryAnn NS7X leads the NMTN, which eventually will move to the 80-meter band as the NM CW section traffic net. When the NMTN picks up formal traffic, it can be fed into the Roadrunner Net.
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HDARC 2-Nite operates seven nights a week at 7:30 PM local on the HDARC Repeater 443.750 + PL 100 located on the Sandia Crest.
This is a casual net. Come join local hams and our friends from around the globe, who join nightly through Echolink (KD5MHQ-R) and AllStarLink (node #69927) for a lively discussion on all things ham-made.
The hour goes by quickly and you’ll enjoy the stimulating “Question of the Night”. There are great exchanges happening. Come join the conversation and camaraderie.
QRPy’s Smoke Shop meets every Thursday at 1730 local on the HDARC repeater 443.750 + PL 100.
We discuss all things QRP: radios, antennas, events, homebrews, and much more. QRP radios are a great way to get into the HF action space at minimal cost and experience. Stop by the Smoke Shop, put up your feet, and join the fun.
​​​​New Mexico Clubs
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Caravan Radio Club - is an active local club that supports repeaters and special events in the ABQ area.
Upper Rio FM Society - is an organization with nine linkable two meter and 70 cm repeaters, two of which are D-Star digital repeaters.
Special Interest Groups
Feld Hell - It is an old analog system that seemingly prints out text on a "scrolling tape". Slower than PSK and RTTY, but weak signal text can usually be read even though it looks blurry. The Feld Hell Home Page provides access to free software and announces dates and times to monthly contest on a Weekly Feld Net on Thursday, 0100 UTC. (Read an article about operating Feld Hell in the Media section.)
CWOPS - This is a CW specialty group. The group sponsored weekly contests. Access to CW training aides can be found on the site.
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SKCC - This is a site that promotes the use of CW at slow speeds. Even the most inexperienced operator is welcome. They promote a formal exchange that helps with decoding. SKCC members gather around specific frequencies, listed on their web site and monthly contests are informal affairs that are a lot of fun.​​​
