Well the clubg net also does help try to keep up momentum and keep people
intnerested.  I run one for our club hoping we would increase checkins
beyond a few 3-4 but they do recommend a net to keep up the interest.
Sometimes I wonder though.  

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: nets

If nothing else, it confirms that  your gear is functioning and can be used
in the event of an emergency.  If you don't get on at all... Well, who
knows?
Lou Kolb
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: nets


> What is the purpose of the net?  It seems like the only purpose for 
> this one is to generate activity on the repeater.  Unless the net has 
> some other purpose, you're likely to get lots of "no comment" or "just 
> here for the numbers" check-ins which does little more than establish 
> a count for the NCS.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 09:52
> Subject: Re: nets
>
>
>> At least it gives the net controller a count of how many are 
>> listening at the time.
>> Harvey
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:30 AM
>> Subject: nets
>>
>>
>>> Hi;
>>> You may run into many nets that are fun.  Our radio club 
>>> unfortunately has a net on Monday evening with about 20 check ins 
>>> and about 15 of the 20 check in with "no comment" meaning they have 
>>> nothing to say worth saying and are just checking in for the sake of 
>>> checking in.  I have had a ticket for longer than I should admit but I
still don't see the point.
>>>  If there is some point someone can enlighten me.
>>>
>>> --
>>> richard
>>