Hello all, I'm new here and thought I would introduce myself.
My call is KC1RAY, I'm a General class operator. I have been a HAM
for about 4 years. I got my license just before the covid lock down.

I am a trustee of a couple repeaters in the southeastern MA area.
I also operate the XLX097 Multi-protocal reflector, the URF097 reflector
and a small Homebrew DMR master. If your interested, go to newenglanddigitalradio.com.

Not exclusive to HAM, but I am the creator of the Retro-BBS, you can
visit at retro.nedmr.com port 2323.

I look forward to ongoing discussions.
--- Retro BBS
* Origin: Retro BBS (3:633/2744.12)

As for SyncTerm, make sure TERM is set to "linux", not "syncterm" as it is defauly in ST.

I will make that change, thanks.

I know there's ways to chat with that mode but it holds no interest for me.

I do use digital modes but I much prefer SSB and AM over any of the digital

modes for a good ragchew. If I'm just out to have a quick but friendly
QSO,
I'll use PSK31, RTTY, Feld Hell, or Olivia. I have a real soft spot for
SSTV
too.

I don't know anything about those modes, I know they exist, I have not been
at this that long, and my club is full of young guys, so Elmer to help
me along. I have a TNC that was gifted to me, but it sits in the box.
I have tried some packet with graywolf, but I don't know what I am
doing and I don't have anyone local that wants to play.
I will keep that on my list of things to do, that and learn CW.

Ray
--- Retro BBS
* Origin: Retro BBS (3:633/2744.12)

On Mon 7-Sep-2026 1:07p, Ray@3:633/2744.12 wrote:

Welcome to the group Ray!

Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate it.

If you are thinking of upgrading definately check out their classes.

You

I don't think so. I realy don't like being called an "Extra". "Advanced", "Master" ok, but "Extra"? and they don't give you much more privlages.
I know doesn't sound like mush of a reason, but that's me. lol

It might not look like much but it is nice to have, especially during contest weekends. Though for some reason more and more you do find people down there contesting, just not as much.

Rug Rat (Brent Hendricks)
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C-Net Amiga BBS - bbs.catracing.org 6840
Ham's Over IP - 104196
--- CNet/5
* Origin: The Rat's Den BBS (1:135/250)

On Mon 7-Sep-2026 1:18p, Ray@3:633/2744.12 wrote:

As for SyncTerm, make sure TERM is set to "linux", not "syncterm" as it

is

defauly in ST.

I will make that change, thanks.

I know there's ways to chat with that mode but it holds no interest for

me.

I do use digital modes but I much prefer SSB and AM over any of the

digital

modes for a good ragchew. If I'm just out to have a quick but friendly QSO,
I'll use PSK31, RTTY, Feld Hell, or Olivia. I have a real soft spot for SSTV

I love RTTY, though it is rare to find anyone using it any more. I tried to do wone of the FELD HELL contests but there wasn't much activity and one of the other big contests was going on so I switched over to it.

I do love me some SSTV on 20M. Nobody has even been able to explain why 14.2300 seems to be the go to spot for POTA operations though! You have the entire band, and you have to pick the SSTV calling freq?

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against FT4/8, but I do with the operators would at least pop up and try one of the old keyboard modes now and then.

Rug Rat (Brent Hendricks)
Blog and Forums - www.catracing.org
IMAGE BBS! 3.0 - bbs.catracing.org 6400
C-Net Amiga BBS - bbs.catracing.org 6840
Ham's Over IP - 104196
--- CNet/5
* Origin: The Rat's Den BBS (1:135/250)

It might not look like much but it is nice to have, especially during
contest weekends. Though for some reason more and more you do find people down there contesting, just not as much.

Something to consider for sure, I just wish they would change the name lol.


- Ray KC1RAY/WRFD401
- telnet: retro.nedmr.com port 2323
--- Retro BBS
* Origin: Retro BBS (3:633/2744.12)

I do love me some SSTV on 20M. Nobody has even been able to explain why 14.2300 seems to be the go to spot for POTA operations though! You have
the entire band, and you have to pick the SSTV calling freq?

Me too, I haven't been on in a while. The last time I was, there was
a battle between the SSTV operator and a SSB operator. The SSTV
operator sending pretty wild images including the other guy call sign.
It was mildly entertaining. But I agree, know the band plan and stick
to it. Keep everyone happy.


- Ray KC1RAY/WRFD401
- telnet: retro.nedmr.com port 2323
--- Retro BBS
* Origin: Retro BBS (3:633/2744.12)

Hello Rug,

08 Sep 26 11:10, you wrote to Ray:

It might not look like much but it is nice to have, especially during contest weekends. Though for some reason more and more you do find
people down there contesting, just not as much.

I just enjoy having all the bandwidth available. :P

-- Sean

... Nothing's impossible to those that don't have to do it.
--- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20240309
* Origin: Outpost BBS * Johnson City, TN (1:18/200)

Hello Rug,

08 Sep 26 11:14, you wrote to Ray:

I love RTTY, though it is rare to find anyone using it any more. I
tried to do wone of the FELD HELL contests but there wasn't much
activity and one of the other big contests was going on so I switched
over to it.

As a member of the Feld Hell Club, yeah, sometimes the contests are a little think but their weekly nets get a lot of people. I have had success just calling CQ in Feld Hell or even FSK Hell 105.

You have the entire band, and you have to pick the SSTV calling freq?

People lack common courtesy or common sense.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against FT4/8, but I do with the operators would at least pop up and try one of the old keyboard modes
now and then.

I haven't been really on HF since April 2019 due to the lack of a functioning HF rig and the money to get one. However, I am trying out the Ticket To Work program through Social Security to find work. I've had my eye on the new ICOM IC-7110 which would be perfect for my current living situation though the Yaesu FT-891 and ATAS-120a would be more practical and cheaper.

-- Sean KS4TD

... My ex is living proof of how stupid I can be.
--- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20240309
* Origin: Outpost BBS * Johnson City, TN (1:18/200)