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17:28: *** NET OPENED *** RCWA BOREDOMBREAKER(wAllstar)
17:41 K5CFY-RAY: N5XQK Memorial Boredom Breaker Net[/b][/big][/big]
The next net will begin at 12 noon CST (1800z) on Sat.(February 28, 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
17:41 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.
17:42 K5CFY-RAY: NET Check-in Stats [/big][/b]
Feb 27, 2026: 60
Current Month: 1648
Days: 2157
Overall check in count: 128,996
Call signs on the roster: 5,298
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
2026/02/28 (Sat) - 12pm(1800z) Open, 1pm(1900z) Josh (W8HRF)
17:55 K5CFY-RAY: Hi Donald
17:56 KI5WDM-DONALD: Hello Ray
17:59 KI5WDM-DONALD: Who has the 1st hour Ray ?
18:00 K5CFY-RAY: ME
18:03 KC5FM-LLOYD A: Is there any room in the log for me??
18:05 KC5FM-LLOYD A: Ray, HOIP has not worked for days. I am on AE5ME Allstar node 515420
18:09 KC8FQV-MARK E: THERE 8VOX
18:12 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Hi Ray please check me in
18:22 W3ETB-EDDIE T: I have been wondering about K5OSB Lloyd. I have not heard from him for a while. I know he was having medical issues.
18:24 KC5JVT-BUTCH: Just checking in for the count Only. No traffic from ardmore OK.
18:24 KD5AFS-GRANT: Eddie Lloyd was on about a week ago. Classic movie tonight
18:26 KC5JVT-BUTCH: just a side not. HOVIP node 15018 hasn't worked in 2 weeks. No answer, just rings. I have not problem connecting to the East Coast Repeater.
18:42 KD5AFS-GRANT: Think line 18 is W5JFA
18:45 N5GLO-WILLIAM B: Howdy, Please check in N5GLO
19:03 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: SNAKE OIL
19:04 W8HRF-JOSH: haha, I thought of you when he talked about the Compac'tenna
19:04 W8HRF-JOSH: Ready to rock and roll here when you're done Mr Ray
19:05 K5CFY-RAY: IT's all yours JOSH have a great net
19:05 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Thanks for letting me know Grant. I haven't checked the movie for tonight. Spent most of the morning in the kitchen getting things ready for when I thought the granddaughters might come.
19:06 W3ETB-EDDIE T: But now tomorrow maybe.
19:06 W8HRF-JOSH: Thanks Mr Ray!
19:06 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Hi Josh please check me in
19:11 KD5AFS-GRANT: Eddie movie is 1953 The War of The Worlds
19:13 W8HRF-JOSH: I know I've seen that movie Grant, but it's been long enough I can't remember it well
19:13 W8HRF-JOSH: I remember the radio program better
19:15 KD5AFS-GRANT: Won an academy award for special effects back in the day. The radio play aired in 1938
19:17: *** N8YMY is now online ***
19:17 W8HRF-JOSH: What was that radio show called Grant? something something theater... with Orsen Wells Mucuray Theater, I think
19:19 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Mercury, I think
19:21 KD5AFS-GRANT: The radio polay caused some panic back then. People thought is was real a news report Yes Mercury Theather Same name as movie
19:22: *** N8MWY is now online ***
19:22: *** N8MWY is now offline ***
19:22 W8HRF-JOSH: Yeah, that's it! I used this website to listen to those old shows in highschool: https://www.otr.net/r/merc/
19:23 KD5AFS-GRANT: Aired halloween night 1938
19:30: *** N5KBD is now online ***
19:30 W8HRF-JOSH: Hi Pete, you want on the list?
19:31 N5KBD-PETE: Yes please, Josh! And Thank You kindly!
19:32 N5KBD-PETE: I/O Only - my Icom in my car which is likely down for the count - for at least a week or so.
19:33 N5KBD-PETE: Back to TurboTax I go...
19:34: *** N5KBD is now offline ***
19:39 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: mmmmmm...Salted chicken lips
19:40 W8HRF-JOSH: oh man, I mis-heard that lol
19:41 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: It's Allen....Legs would be far too normal
19:42 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: I listen to the Old Time Radio satellite channel in the car
19:44 KD5AFS-GRANT: I used to listen to the CBS Mistery Theather back in the early 80s. Not sure when it went off the air
19:51 KD5AFS-GRANT: Nick I have sirus xm what ch is that?
19:53 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Grant, it's my preset #5, which doesn't help u at all....lol. Don't quote me but I think 138
19:54 W8HRF-JOSH: W2KJV is keyed down :/
19:54 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: It way up there
19:55 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: I dropped him twice
19:55 KD5AFS-GRANT: Thanks Nick Ill try to find it
19:55 W8HRF-JOSH: thanks Nick
19:56 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: I like Gunsmoke, some of the sci-fi ones are awesome.
19:56 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: There're a few detective oldies that are just fun
19:57 KD5AFS-GRANT: I can listed in the truck or on desktop
19:58 W8HRF-JOSH: I really enjoyed The Green Hornet
19:59 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: I wonder if there's any HF traffic coming out of the middle east today....?
20:01: *** K5CFY is now offline ***
20:01: *** KI5WDM is now offline ***
20:02: *** KD5AFS is now offline ***
20:01 W8HRF-JOSH: 73 all!
20:02: *** NET CLOSED *** RCWA BOREDOMBREAKER(wAllstar)
20:02: *** STOPPED MONITORING *** RCWA BOREDOMBREAKER(wAllstar)