17:53: *** STARTED MONITORING *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)
17:48: *** NET OPENED *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)
17:48 K5CFY-RAY: N5XQK Memorial Boredom Breaker Net[/b][/big][/big]
The next net will begin at 12 noon CST (1800z) on Sat.(January 10, 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
17:49 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.
17:49 K5CFY-RAY: NET Check-in Stats [/big][/b]
Jan 09, 2026: 52
Current Month: 507
Days: 2108
Overall check in count: 126,089
Call signs on the roster: 5,125
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
Saturday - 12pm(1800z) Open, 1pm(1900z) Allen (KI5DAY) / Josh (W8HRF)
17:50 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Ray
17:50 K5CFY-RAY: Hi Tim and Becca
17:51 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Becca says hi to you Ray and to wife
17:53 K5CFY-RAY: Hi Alex
17:54 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi XELA
17:59: *** KC8FQV is now online ***
17:59 KC8FQV-MARK E: hi PL me in
18:01 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Ribbit bibbit ray
18:02: *** KJ5ROC is now online ***
18:04: *** KI5DAY is now online ***
18:04 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I wasnt even in the blue screen when Ray said I was lol I just now popped in but oh well i on the list I guess lol
18:04 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I am the 2nd hour anyway
18:04 KI5DAY-ALLEN: OH NO,,, I just realized my coffee cup is empty
18:07 K5AVF-ALEX: Howdy Ray. Sorry I was shopping and missed your ping.
18:08 K5AVF-ALEX: Please add me to the list.
18:09 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I was chasing down some parks on the air earlier got a couple more of them
18:10: *** KC8FQV is now offline ***
18:09 KI5DAY-ALLEN: last night i turned on my DMR radio after work and man every foreigner on the world wanted to talk to me
18:10 KI5DAY-ALLEN: that was not my intention but I am starting to log QSO's with DMR on QRZ since they seem to give you credit for them
18:10 K5AVF-ALEX: HF was not good earlier. Hope it is cleaned up for you Allen. 5:30 this morning 75 meters went completely away.
18:11 K5AVF-ALEX: Somebody opened a hole in the F layer. No signal bounce at all.
18:11 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I am frustrated that I havent been able to complete the 50 states on QRZ, I have 2 to go, one from Kansas and one from Delaware
18:12: *** KC0LRM is now online ***
18:12 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Alex QRZ was showing poor quality on most of the bands this morning
18:13 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I have actually talked to 1 person in Kansas and 3 in Delaware but they nevrer confirmed on QRZ so I cant get credit yet for the 50 states so I am going to be calling CQ later today to try and get those two states
18:13: *** KI5WDM is now online ***
18:14: *** KJ5MEY is now online ***
18:14 KI5DAY-ALLEN: If I can get one QSO with a country from Africa I will have the 6 Continents award
18:14 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Hey 'Donald
18:15 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Hey Michael
18:15 KI5WDM-DONALD: Hello Allen
18:16: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
18:16 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I got to make a quick phone call brb
18:18: *** KJ5ROC is now offline ***
18:18: *** KD5AFS is now online ***
18:21 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Mission accomplished on the phone call but I still havent refilled this here coffee cup and "THAT IS A TRAVESTY" not sure how to spell travisty, travesty?
18:24 KI5WDM-DONALD: Its spelled Bad Thang
18:31 KI5DAY-ALLEN: lol Donald
18:31 KI5DAY-ALLEN: just made it back to my ham shack had to do a few chores then get coffee CUP IS FULL
18:32: *** W3ETB is now online ***
18:32 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Hi Ray please check me in
18:33 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Hi Allen
18:34 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Hi there Eddie
18:35 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I might key up my Yaesu,,, my raddiodity has snow in background on the RCWA repeater and then I switched over to my Yaesu on the same antenna I had the radioddity connected to and still hear the hiss
18:35 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I do know that HF is very noisy and up and down today so maybe VHF is noisy as well
18:36 KI5DAY-ALLEN: All Star is crystal clear though so I will likely just use All Star
18:37 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Snakes in the radio Allen. lol
18:38 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Echolink clear.
18:38 KI5DAY-ALLEN: no doubt
18:39 W3ETB-EDDIE T: DMR TG 49562 I believe
18:39 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Yeah it seems like i have been hearing you better lately as well when I am mobile Eddie,, ,used to when I was mobile I could turn volume all the way up and not hardly hear you but its gotten better
18:39 KI5DAY-ALLEN: you do have a quiet voice but that wasnt the voice it was some weird gremlin when I was mobile
18:40: *** KE8UIB is now online ***
18:41 KE8UIB-JOHN: Hello All
18:41 K5CFY-RAY: Hi John you want on the log ?
18:42 KE8UIB-JOHN: yes sir plz
18:42: *** N9TFO is now online ***
18:42 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Ray needs to get some medicine
18:43 KI5DAY-ALLEN: HI John
18:43 KE8UIB-JOHN: Ray Plz Add KF8DTP Laurie
18:43 K5CFY-RAY: BEER
18:46: *** KQ4WOZ is now online ***
18:46: *** KQ4WOZ is now offline ***
18:50: *** W3ETB is now offline ***
18:53 KI5DAY-ALLEN: alrighty fresh cup of coffee all settled
18:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: sadly I am starting to finally take all my Christmas decore down, I only have one strand of lights on my deck outside but lots of stuff in the living room to put up till next Christmas
18:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: i have to go get my boxes out of storage to put all thi stuff in,,,,
18:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Havent heard Justin in a while
18:56 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Pizza YUUUUUUUMMM!!!!!!!
18:57 KI5DAY-ALLEN: think I will use All Star for sure,,, I am hearing way too much static in the background on the repeater today with my outdoor antenna,,, its usually a lot clearer
18:57 KI5DAY-ALLEN: audio from everyone sounds fine but definitely some interference
18:57 KI5DAY-ALLEN: All Star,,, Echolink,,,
18:57 KI5DAY-ALLEN: D-Star,,, DMR
18:58: *** KF5RD is now online ***
18:58 KI5DAY-ALLEN: He can do All Star on 49562
18:58: *** KF5RD is now offline ***
19:03: *** KC8FQV is now online ***
19:07: *** N5KBD is now online ***
19:08: *** KJ5BWD is now online ***
19:10: *** W3ETB is now online ***
19:10 N5KBD-PETE: Good afternoon one and all (and Allen, too!), please add the elusive, exclusive, persuasive and exclusive N5KBD to the log for today, please and thank you!
19:11: *** KC5FM is now online ***
19:10 W3ETB-EDDIE T: Allen please check me in
19:11 KC5FM-LLOYD A: Ready to check into the net!!!!
19:13: *** KJ5MEY is now offline ***
19:13 KI5DAY-ALLEN: ok Eddie and Lloyd
19:14 N5KBD-PETE: I am I/O today... I was "I" now I am "O". Going to memorial service for a friend. Cheers.
19:15: *** N5KBD is now offline ***
19:16 KI5DAY-ALLEN: OK Pete will put you down as I&O
19:16 KI5DAY-ALLEN: sorry for your loss
19:18 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yeah my allergies have been a bit rough I am going to the store right after the net and will for sure get some allergy meds
19:19 KC5FM-LLOYD A: It's January. It is SPRING in Oklahoma. Tornados on Thursday. Allergy outbreak on Saturday!!!!
19:20: *** KC8FQV is now offline ***
19:20 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yeah no doubt Lloyd lol
19:21 KI5DAY-ALLEN: lol yes thats what happens another station will come in right after quiet stations and blast you out
19:22: *** KQ4TRX is now online ***
19:22 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: There should be a Netaholics Anonymous
19:22 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yes and Eddie should run it
19:23 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Kelly if you are here did I skip you?
19:24: *** KQ4TRX is now offline ***
19:26 KJ5BWD-jack: mark me in n out please. busy store and I can't get a break to check in
19:27: *** KD8SLG is now online ***
19:30: *** W3ETB is now offline ***
19:30 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Josh
19:30 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: Ohio invasion
19:31 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: KE8UIB
19:31 KC0LRM-KELLY: No, I asked if Larry took naps. Remember. Maybe you need a nap. LOL
19:34: *** KQ4AWF is now online ***
19:36: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:36: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:36 KI5DAY-ALLEN: way way way too many rules for Field Day events, I would have to read it over and over about 30 times just to be able to decipher what true points I might acquire
19:37: *** KQ4AWF is now offline ***
19:36 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I dont asbord things like a sponge like some do for rules regs and tech stuff
19:37 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: K4OG IS AWESOME!
19:38: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:39: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:39: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:40 KI5WDM-DONALD: ok Allen Ready to check in when you can slide me in there
19:40: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:40 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Call that Road Kill Cafe
19:40 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Please check in Ki5taq
19:43: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:43: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:44 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Thanks
19:49 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: ALLEN! ALLEN! AL! ALLEN!
19:49 KI5DAY-ALLEN: hoping I didnt get that portable station call sign wrong but we will see
19:49 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: HI
19:49 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hi Just Nick
19:50 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: HI TAQO TIM
19:50 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Hopefully the boat is not going in circles
19:51 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Hi
19:51: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:52: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:52 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I WAS JOKING
19:52 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Grant took me serious,,, I said go ahead Tim lol
19:52 KI5DAY-ALLEN: 20 minutes in the corner Grant
19:52 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: Grant stole my time
19:53 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Yeah he is like that he is kinda mean
19:53 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: LOL@ALL Y'ALL
19:53 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: I CHECKED IN BEFORE THE OHIO GUYS AND STILL DIDN'T GET CALLED, SO, I FEEL YOUR PAIN, TIM
19:54: *** KD4YVV is now online ***
19:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: wow yes Nick I am skipping everyone today
19:54: *** KD4YVV is now offline ***
19:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: so now I get 20 minutes in the corner
19:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I will get you next my bad sorry charlie
19:55: *** VK3ODD is now online ***
19:54 KI5DAY-ALLEN: dab blast it, If I could just stop coughing I might think a little clearer
19:55 KI5DAY-ALLEN: did Tim just swear?
19:55 KD5AFS-GRANT: You can join me in the corner lol
19:55 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I think he meant Disney ship
19:56 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yes Grant I will bring some snacks
19:56 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I was hoping Nick wouldnt catch it that I skipped him but I got busted lol
19:57: *** KN4EWT is now online ***
19:57 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yes thus,,, POTA lol
19:57 KN4EWT-THOMAS: CHECK IN!!!
19:57: *** N5GLO is now online ***
19:57 N5GLO-WILLIAM B: Howdy, Please check in N5GLO
19:57 KN4EWT-THOMAS: i made it lol
19:58 KI5DAY-ALLEN: Nick you only got skipped 9 times lol
19:58 KI5TAQ-TIMOTHY G: The bleachers
19:58 KD5AFS-GRANT: Allen line 41 should be KJ5WBD
19:59 N5GLO-WILLIAM B: thanks
19:59 KE8UIB-JOHN: Thank you Nick SLG
20:01 KI5DAY-ALLEN: are you sure about that call Grant?
20:01 KI5DAY-ALLEN: on line 41?
20:01 KI5DAY-ALLEN: it has no club info for that station
20:02 KD5AFS-GRANT: Jack in Louisiana.
20:02: *** KJ5ROC is now online ***
20:02 KI5DAY-ALLEN: I am showing him as Jack
20:03 KI5DAY-ALLEN: on my paper log he said his name was Jack
20:03 KD5AFS-GRANT: He changed his call and I cant remember what his new call is.
20:03 KI5DAY-ALLEN: he doesnt show up in qrz
20:03 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: K5BWD
20:03 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: JACK FROM PONCHATULA
20:04: *** N5GLO is now offline ***
20:04 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: K5BVD
20:04 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: V NOT W
20:05 KD5AFS-GRANT: K5BVD is Jacks new call Allen
20:09: *** KQ4TRX is now online ***
20:10: *** KI5TAQ is now offline ***
20:10 KI5DAY-ALLEN: its not populating
20:10 KE8UIB-JOHN: 73's All
20:10: *** KQ4TRX is now offline ***
20:10 KI5DAY-ALLEN: dang I couldnt type it lol
20:10 KI5DAY-ALLEN: sounds like Ron's call
20:10 KI5DAY-ALLEN: 73 John
20:11: *** KE8UIB is now offline ***
20:11 KD5AFS-GRANT: Got it
20:11 KD5AFS-GRANT: Close to Rons call
20:11 KI5DAY-ALLEN: yes indeed
20:12 KI5DAY-ALLEN: indeed
20:13 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: JACXK IS MONITOR #19--HE NEEDS TO UPODATE HIS NETLOGGER
20:13 KD8SLG-JUST NICK: 73 ALL Y'ALL, 74 ALLEN
20:13 KD5AFS-GRANT: 73
20:16: *** AB5D is now online ***
20:17: *** NET CLOSED *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)
20:17: *** STOPPED MONITORING *** RCWA Boredom Breaker (wAllStar)