18:38: *** STARTED MONITORING *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)

17:45: *** NET OPENED *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)

17:46 K5CFY-RAY: N5XQK Memorial Boredom Breaker Net[/b][/big][/big]

The next net will begin at 12 noon CST (1800z) on Fri.(January 23, 2026).

RCWA Repeater: FM frequency 147.090 positive offset (+.600) PL=88.5 (Allstar node 49562; Echolink N5XQK-R.)

Direct Connections/Links.

RCWA Allstar node 49562 (24x7)

Echolink N5XQK-R (24x7).

Echolink 657006

Hams Over IP 15018

17:46 K5CFY-RAY: This net was started on April 3, 2020 by Johnny Renfro (N5XQK) and the RCWA officers. It was originally planned as a health and welfare check And also as a way to break the boredom during the restrictions of the Covid pandemic. It has evolved into a great daily net that many folks look forward to each day.

17:47 K5CFY-RAY: NET Check-in Stats [/big][/b]

Jan 22, 2026: 58

Current Month: 1251

Days: 2121

Overall check in count: 126,833

Call signs on the roster: 5,168

The roster can be viewed at http://boredombreaker.myaircastles.com/roster

The net control schedule can be viewed at http://boredombreaker.myaircastles.com/NCOschedule

Net Control Schedule Today

Friday - 12pm(1800z) Ray (K5CFY), 1pm(1900z) Donald (KI5WDM).

17:48 N5GLO-WILLIAM B: howdy Ray

17:48 K5CFY-RAY: Hi Bill

17:58 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Ray of Sunshine

17:59 K5CFY-RAY: Hi Tim and Becca

17:59 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Becca say hi to you Ray and to wife

18:00 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: There is the timex lady

18:00 AI5HV-DR.GREG: Hello everyone

18:00 KG4OYS-KEVIN S: Please check kg4oys as in and out. Thank you, have a great net!

18:00 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Or Keep 5 Cookies For Yourself

18:00 AI5HV-DR.GREG: At your convenience please check in AI5HV and proxy in Judy

18:01 N5GLO-WILLIAM B: please check me in. at your convienience

18:01 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: In time CHICKEN ki5taq

18:02 KI5WDM-DONALD: Ray I will check in RF when and if things get slow

18:03 KC8FQV-MARK E: Ray, did you cop me earlier? be about 3 minutes to 1 or 3 minutes to the beginning of the net. please check me in

18:03 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Thanks

18:03 KC8FQV-MARK E: okay I thank you right

18:04 KC8FQV-MARK E: okay Ray, I thank you

18:04 KC8FQV-MARK E: The snow that we're getting when I look out the window like they are doing fire drops when they do that fire retardant in the forest

18:05 AI5HV-DR.GREG: Hi Tim so hi to Becca from Judy and I.

18:09 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Will do Ray I will be careful out there

18:10 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Greg Becca also says hi to you and Judy

18:11 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Hi all

18:12 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Keep the pet comfortable by keeping them warm and inside

18:14 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Scratch Fred behind the ears Ray

18:14 K5CFY-RAY: OK Tim

18:15 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Greg think Smokey and Gingerbread is going crazy with this weather

18:16 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: We shall love on Toby

18:17 KG4OYS-KEVIN S: Please check kg4oys as in and out. Thank you, have a great net!

18:18 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Just Nick Becca also say hi to you Just Nick

18:19 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Hi Becca!

18:20 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Grant, how long will a smoker take to get hot when it's starting at -4F???

18:21 KD5AFS-GRANT: I would think a couple of hours. You burn a lot of wood when its cold.

18:22 KC0LRM-Kelly: Add me in there Ray when you get a chance. Thanx!

18:22 KD5AFS-GRANT: Even more wood if its windy

18:23 K5CFY-RAY: Got you Kelly

18:24 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Had a couple of train wrecks

18:26 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Nick@Nite(KE8QKO) wants to start @ 7am tomorrow to make food for Winter Firld Day----$ is teh forecast at that time.

18:28 KD5AFS-GRANT: If it is -4 out I wont be outside

18:29 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: That makes sense to me!!

18:31 AI5HV-DR.GREG: Hi Janette

18:31 AI5HV-DR.GREG: Stay safe and warm

18:43 KD5AFS-GRANT: KA5OUG was in there

18:56 K5AVF-ALEX: Please add me to the list.

18:57 KD5AFS-GRANT: I am ready Ray

19:00: *** KN4EWT is now online ***

19:00 K5CFY-RAY: Its all yours GRANT THANKS

19:00 KN4EWT-THOMAS: IO Please

19:00 KI5WDM-DONALD: HI Grant

19:00 KD5AFS-GRANT: Howdy

19:15 KD5AFS-GRANT: he was in and out

19:16: *** KC8FQV is now online ***

19:16: *** KJ5MEY is now online ***

19:16 KC0LRM-Kelly: You can add me in Donald. Thanks

19:16 KC8FQV-MARK E: Hi Donald, you can check me in unless you like to hear a train wreck

19:18 KN4EWT-THOMAS: Check out the Netoholics Network on Discord plenty of discussions to be had https://discord.gg/E8aXjuXr

19:21: *** KD8SLG is now offline ***

19:26: *** N5KBD is now online ***

19:29 N5KBD-Pete: Good Afternoon, Please add N5KBD to the list for today. I/O only. Please be safe if you must travel today.

19:30 AI5HV-DR.GREG: Please check in AI5HV

19:34 N5KBD-Pete: 73 all. Hopefully saw my check-in above. Cheers

19:35: *** KC8FQV is now offline ***

19:47: *** KC3YLX is now online ***

19:47 KC3YLX-JASON RUSH: IN and OUT No Traffic.

19:47: *** KC3YLX is now offline ***

19:54: *** KF5RD is now online ***

19:55: *** KF5RD is now offline ***

20:04: *** KC8FQV is now online ***

20:07: *** NET CLOSED *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)

20:07: *** STOPPED MONITORING *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)