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New Board / TGIF Net Summary - Friday, January 9, 2026
« Last post by VE3RD on January 10, 2026, 02:35:00 pm »

TGIF Net Summary - Friday, January 9, 2026
Net Control: Robert, K4WZV
Talkgroup: 3665 on the TGIF DMR network
Time: 8:30 PM Eastern
Key Highlights
    [] Large turnout with many check-ins across multiple rounds (short-time and regular).
    [] Tribute to the late founder
Mitch Savage, EA7KDO (always checked in as a silent key).
  • Special thanks to developer Andy, G7LRR, who stayed up late (2 AM UK time) to monitor the rollout of a major new feature.
Major Announcement: New Scan Function Released
    [] Custom scan feature now live on the TGIF dashboard.
    [] Access: Click your callsign (top-right) → look for
Scan.
[] Features:
    [] Select up to
10 talkgroups to scan.
[] Choose which hotspot to apply the scan to.
[] Set priority and dwell time.
[] Requires radio support for OpenRX / Promiscuous / Digital Monitor mode.
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[] Detailed help menu available.
[] Andy explained:
    [] Dwell time holds only if activity continues (~5 sec idle → resumes scanning).
    [] Double-click a talkgroup to
lock/hold it.
[] Keying up overrides and disables scan.
  • Runs client-side in browser — no server impact.
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Other Dashboard Features Highlighted
    []
My Contacts: Add up to 20 calls → shows last seen TG, time, name.
[] Self-Care: View connected hotspots, status (color-coded).
[] Monitoring Tab:
    [] Top used talkgroups (graph + list, 10–50 selectable).
    [] Downloadable JSON/CSV contact list.
    [] Beta map function.
  • Reminder: Use Parrot on TG 31000 for self-testing.
Buy/Sell/Trade
    [] KS4TAN (David) seeking a used
RFinder device.
[] Discussion discouraged purchase (cost vs. performance + hidden fees).
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Topics & Issues Discussed
    [] Temporary network glitches (chopped audio, delayed updates) — Andy confirmed no server issue.
    [] KB3PTP issue with SharkRF M1KE hotspot: brief key-ups when switching profiles/talkgroups → suggested reflash firmware or possible defect.
Closing
    [] Thanks to developers, beta testers, documentation contributors, and forum helpers.
    [] Net closed with “Thank God It's Free”.
73!
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New Board / TGIF Friday Night Net – January 2, 2026
« Last post by VE3RD on January 04, 2026, 08:18:06 am »
Summary of the TGIF Friday Night Net – January 2, 2026
This transcription captures the weekly TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) amateur radio net on the TGIF DMR network's primary talkgroup 31665 (known as the "Mothership"). The net meets every Friday at 8:30 PM Eastern Time for casual check-ins, announcements, a marketplace segment, and discussion on a chosen topic.
Net Details
    []
Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
[]Net Control: Steve, W2SHR (from Kill Devil Hills, NC), filling in for regular host Robert Dresman, K4WZV (who was under the weather but checked in briefly).
  • Topic: "How are you going to grow in the hobby this year?" – Focusing on personal goals for 2026, such as upgrading licenses, trying new activities (e.g., POTA activations, CW), buying equipment, or helping bring new people into amateur radio.
Key Highlights
    []
Check-ins: A strong turnout with dozens of stations, including short-time, regular, and late check-ins. Notable mentions included newcomers and regulars from across the US and Canada (e.g., Calgary).
[]Marketplace:
    []KS4TAN: Selling a Connect Systems CS800D Plus mobile, CSPFD 7-inch touchscreen, Diamond dual-band antenna, and several handheld analog/digital radios.
    []K4PTX: Selling two new VGC VR-N76 handhelds, new analog VGC mobiles (7600 model), and a programmed Motorola Ion smart digital radio covering channels in VA, GA, FL.
[]Topic Discussion:
    []WB3IHY (Joe): Studying for Extra class upgrade; encouraging others positively on forums and various modes.
    []WB4T (Roger): Renewed effort to learn/master CW using the "Morse Mania" app (high-speed character recognition method).
    []WC7V (Terry): Mentioned the Icom IC-7300 Mark II is back in stock at GigaParts (prioritizing a new vehicle over radio purchase).
    []N6PPP (Chris): New licensee aiming for General upgrade; awaiting first AnyTone DMR radio; interested in SkyWarn training for community service.
[]Tributes: Remembrances of silent keys who shaped TGIF, including James Valling (KF6S), Mitch Savage (EA7KDL, passed Feb 2024), and others.
  • Closing Thanks: Recognition of behind-the-scenes contributors like KG5RKI, G7LRR, N3MEL, VE3RD (who records and posts nets), and the forum moderators.
This net reflects the welcoming, supportive spirit of the TGIF community – a great mix of technical chat, personal goals for the new year, and camaraderie on DMR. Recordings of past nets (including this one, once posted) are available on the TGIF website (tgif.network) by scrolling to the "TGIF Friday Night Net Recordings" section.
[size=120]Complete List of Call Signs Mentioned/Check-Ins[/size]
All unique call signs extracted from the transcription (including check-ins, mentions, tributes, late check-ins, and contributors). Sorted alphabetically:
    []82CH (Mark Rounds)
    []AE4TC
    []AF7FS
    []EA7KDL (Mitch Savage, silent key, passed Feb 2024)
    []G7LRR (Andy Nielsen)
    []K0NUT
    []K2YED
    []K4PTX
    []K4WZV (Robert Dresman, regular host)
    []K6KWV (possibly KD6KWV)
    []K6PPP (likely N6PPP)
    []K7DLB
    []K8MEH (possibly KC8MEH)
    []K9FEH
    []KA1PIT
    []KA3NGT
    []KA5OUG
    []KA7DLB
    []KB0RTQ
    []KB3JQQ
    []KB4QCE
    []KB7ZZ (David)
    []KB8PFL
    []KBAKS (possibly KB8AKS)
    []KC0RNP
    []KC8MEH
    []KC8USA
    []KD0TYG
    []KD4BJA
    []KD6KWV (Robert)
    []KD9LOR
    []KE4TLC
    []KE5CDK (Doug Smith)
    []KE7 (incomplete, possibly related to KA7DLB)
    []KE8APO
    []KE8PQC
    []KEPCQ (likely transcription error)
    []KF5KHF
    []KF5MG (possibly K5FMG)
    []KF6S (James Valling, silent key)
    []KG5RKI (Kai Weaver)
    []KS4TAN
    []KV9Q
    []KW0Z (Steve "the wizard")
    []KX4XR
    []N1XQX
    []N3MEL (Glenn Allison)
    []N3PJK (likely N3TJK)
    []N3TJK
    []N4CWR (likely N4ZWR)
    []N4MNN
    []N4ZWR
    []N5ZKF
    []N6CZE
    []N6PPP
    []N6YQ (likely N6YTL)
    []N6YTL
    []N8DAD
    []N9DYO
    []N9NJS
    []N9XR
    []NG5N
    []NS8G
    []NY2S
    []V6TLC (likely VE6TLC, Cliff)
    []VE3JAR (Vic Lowen)
    []VE3RD (Phil Thompson)
    []W2SHR (Net Control, Steve)
    []W3MTN (also W3WTN variant)
    []W4SFX
    []W6SWC
    []WA3ZHR
    []WB3GCK
    []WB3GTM
    []WB3IHY (Joe Garber)
    []WB4T
    []WC7V
    []WD9HGO
    []WE8M
    []WT9Q
  • WX4BDP
(Note: Some calls had transcription variations or corrections noted by Net Control; they are consolidated here.)
If you're into DMR and looking for a friendly Friday evening gathering, tune into TG 31665 next week! 73.
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TGIF Welcome aboard / Glad to Welcome N5ABN
« Last post by Guest on January 02, 2026, 08:22:12 pm »
Welcome N5ABN glad your here  ;D
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TGIF Welcome aboard / Welcome, it's NW5V
« Last post by Guest on January 02, 2026, 08:22:12 pm »
Hey look! it's NW5V on the TGIF Forum  ;D
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New Board / TGIF Amateur Radio Net – Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day)
« Last post by VE3RD on December 27, 2025, 08:57:53 pm »
TGIF Amateur Radio Net – Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day)
Date & Time: Friday, December 26, 2025, starting at approximately 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Talkgroup: 31665 ("The Mothership") on the independent TGIF DMR Network
Net Controls:

Primary: Robert (K4WZV) – Spring Hill, Florida
Co-Net Control/Logger: Steve (KW0Z)

This was the final TGIF Net of 2025, held on Boxing Day. The atmosphere was festive, reflective, and community-focused, with post-Christmas greetings, a strong turnout, and extended discussions on remembrances of mentors/silent keys and practical shop talk about holiday gear packaging/shipping.
Opening Remarks
The net began informally:
Quote
"TGIF net 2025-12-26 check-in time. It's time to fill in the log. We'll have a short time check-in first... I'm getting tongue-tied already on the last night of this year... Hey, I'll toss it over to Robert."
Robert (K4WZV) took over:
Quote
"Good evening, everybody on the net. Hope everybody had a very Merry Christmas and got all your wishes came true there. This is K4WZV. Robert is Spring Hill, Florida. And you know what time it is, ladies and gentlemen? It is short time check-in time on the TGIF net. Short timers, please come now."
Check-In Structure & Participation
Check-ins followed the standard TGIF format:

Short-Timers (multiple rounds)
Regular Check-Ins grouped by suffix digits (0-3, 4-6, 7-9)
Late/Anytime Check-Ins

Estimated total unique check-ins: 65+ (strong holiday turnout).
Compiled List of Check-Ins (Alphabetical by Call Sign, with noted locations where mentioned):
    []AD2CH (Mark, New York?)
    []KA3NGT (Bruce, Vallier, PA)
    []KA7DLB (Sharon)
    []KB3CXQ (Sean)
    []KB3GTM (Michael, Westford, VT)
    []KB3JQQ (Scott, Pikesville, MD)
    []KB3NUN (Eddie, West Pittston/West Pittsburgh, PA – mentioned ice storm)
    []KB4QCE (Paul)
    []KB5CTM (Robert)
    []KB7AVT (Joseph, Elizabeth City, NC)
    []KB8IWO (Vernon)
    []KB8KES (Michael, Morgantown, WV)
    []KB8PFL (Edward)
    []KB9MVW (Chuck, Wonder Lake, IL)
    []KC1MNJ (Martha, Hollis, NH)
    []KC3NRS (Jerry, Edgewater, MD)
    []KC4EXO (Richard, West Columbia, SC)
    []KC8UKB (Eric)
    []KC8USA (Fred, Holt Lake/Crudenville, MI)
    []KC9SIO (Steve, Champaign, IL)
    []KD4BJA (Kirk)
    []KD9LOR (Doug, Avon, IN)
    []KE2KL (Angel)
    []KE4TLC (Dion, Lugoff, SC)
    []KE8APO (Dave)
    []KF5KHS (Michael)
    []KF7MLE (Dave, Portland, OR – late)
    []KF8I (Joey, Bremerton, WA)
    []K0NUT (Eric)
    []K2OZ (Dan)
    []K4WZV (Robert, NCS, Spring Hill, FL)
    []K4YGD (Russ)
    []K6GD (Bob, Concord, CA)
    []K6HP (Ed, Murphys, CA)
    []K7DCE (Doug)
    []K9FEH (Chester)
    []K9MWB (Mark, Carmel, IN)
    []KN6ZFM (Greg, Bakersfield, CA)
    []KW0Z (Steve, Co-NCS)
    []KW4KWS (Kevin, North Carolina – late)
    []KX4XR (Robert)
    []N1XQX (Dennis, Weymouth, MA)
    []N3TJK (Tim, Pasadena?, TN/MD)
    []N4DWR (Sam)
    []N4EJM (John)
    []N4PRF (Paul – late)
    []N4XV (John)
    []N6PPP (David)
    []N9DYO (Herb)
    []N9NJS (Lee)
    []N9XR (Jerry)
    []NY2S (Tom)
    []VE1JWM (Mike, Canada)
    []W1GSK (Glenn, Portland, ME)
    []W3MTN (Doug)
    []W4SFX (John)
    []W5RHS (Richard – late)
    []WA3ZHR (Terry, Mount Joy, PA)
    []WB3GCK (Craig)
    []WB3IHY (Joe)
    []WB14 (Roger, Beaufort, GA)
    []WC7V (Terry)
    []WD8KOB (Rod, Madison, WV)
    []WD8NVU (Tim, Newport Ritchie, FL)
    []WD9HGO (Paul)
    []WE8M (David, Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio)
  • WI7JT (Jason)
(Note: Some calls had minor transcription variations; VE3RD (Phil) mentioned as net recorder.)
Key Discussions & Segments

Remembrances of Elmers & Silent Keys (Extended emotional segment):
Tributes to mentors and influential SKs, including Mitch Savage (EA7KDO/SK, TGIF founder), James Valley (KF6S/SK), W0CLK, W0GJG, KB0TOT, W9QO, N3GTF, WD8KWC, K3TKJ (recent SK), KD8AGO, KA0PDS (Tom Ford), WB8VMJ/W8M lineage, WB8FNB, WB9UEZ, WA2FAA, and others.
Swap Meet: Quiet – no items offered.
Questions & Answers/Tech Support: Open but no questions.
Boxing Day Theme – Cardboard Boxes & Shipping Tips:
Save large boxes for valuable gear; flatten/recycle small ones.
Tips: Trash bags/tape edges for protection; label boxes; rural burn barrels; FedEx for fragile items; local sales for large gear.


Closing Remarks
Steve (KW0Z) wrapped up:
Quote
"This has been a wonderful evening... We had quite a crowd this evening... Appreciate all the memories... Join us next Friday, January 2, 2026, same time, same talk group. That's 8:30 p.m. Eastern here on Talk Group 31665... Thank you, stations, for tuning in... Talk Group 31665 is open for general amateur radio use worldwide. 73 stations. Thank God it's Friday."
Special 73s to TGIF contributors (Mitch EA7KDO/SK, Ty KG5RKI, Andy G7LRR, Glen N3MEL, forum team, James KF6S/SK, Vic VE3JAR, Phil VE3RD, Robert K4WZV). Invitation for new net controls.
The net was a warm, fitting end to 2025, emphasizing community and gratitude.
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TGIF Welcome aboard / Glad to Welcome KE7OMG
« Last post by Guest on December 27, 2025, 08:12:07 pm »
Welcome KE7OMG glad your here  ;D
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TGIF Welcome aboard / Oh no, it's N4BKR
« Last post by Guest on December 25, 2025, 08:20:21 pm »
Welcome anyway N4BKR  ;)
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TGIF Welcome aboard / Let's Welcome KJ7SKV
« Last post by Guest on December 25, 2025, 08:20:20 pm »
Welcome KJ7SKV to the TGIF Forum  ;D
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TGIF Nets / Re: TGIF Scanner Junkies NET
« Last post by N4VKF on December 18, 2025, 07:40:02 am »
This net is still active.  We could use volunteer net control operators.  Please contact me if interested.   

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TGIF Welcome aboard / Glad to Welcome k0otp
« Last post by Guest on December 15, 2025, 07:55:03 pm »
Welcome k0otp glad your here  ;D
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