I've seen NTS messages from you, not recently, but I have in the past.  I'm 
very active in the NTS, mostly on HF but also am active in the local 2 meter 
net/s. I enjoy the HF ones a lot more. I'm about to check in to the first 
region net in a few minutes in fact.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colleen Roth" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: intro


>I do not like Echo Link.
> I think it is annoying to listen to.  I think people who use it
> don't feel motivated to learn anything else.
> I stopped participating on one local net because echo link is so
> annoying.
> I still participate in Ares, Skywarn and HF traffic Nets.
> I figure that a little effort will get your General Class
> License.  Then you can talk around the world.
> Some people just don't use common sense when they use Echo Link.
> I got me Technician License in 1992, became involved with Navy
> Karine Corp Mars in 1995 and obtained my General Class License
> February 26, 2007.
> I guess I just don't like all that funny noise resulting from
> Echo Link.
> Amateur Radio is really fun for those who just joined us.  It
> really can be a valuable Public Service.
> I rarely got on just to chat.  I do participate in Traffic Nets
> daily.
> Welcome Sarah.
> Colleen, N8TNV;