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)