Join Us for a Mentoring Net on November 30th at 7:30 pm EST! 📡

Are you working on a new Ham Radio project, trying to get on a new band or mode, or just have a question you’ve always wanted to ask? Our upcoming Mentoring Net on Sunday, November 30th at 7:30 pm EST is the perfect place to get help, share ideas, and learn from fellow amateurs.

What Is the Mentoring Net?

The Mentoring Net is a friendly, interactive on-the-air session designed to help hams at all experience levels — from brand-new Technicians to seasoned operators.

Unlike a typical “chat” net with a single topic or question, this net is all about your questions and projects.

During the net:

• Each checked-in station will be invited to
  • Ask a question about a project they’re working on,
  • Ask about any aspect of Ham Radio they’d like to understand better, or
  • Answer or comment on questions that earlier stations have asked.
• Net Control will help guide the discussion, making sure everyone gets a turn and that questions are heard and addressed.
• Other club members are encouraged to jump in with suggestions, tips, and their own experience.
• The round table will continue as long as there are new questions.

It’s like a round-table Elmering session — just on the air!

Not sure what to ask? Here are some ideas to get you thinking:

• “I’m setting up my first HF station. What should I consider for antennas in a small yard?
• “How do I get started with digital modes like FT8 or Winlink?”
• “I’m confused about grounding and bonding in the shack. What’s really important?”
• “What’s a good first portable or POTA setup?”
• “How do you manage logging for contests and casual operating?”
• “I want to try satellites / DMR / APRS. Where should I start?”

No question is too basic. If you’re wondering about it, chances are someone else is too.

Who Should Join?

• New hams looking for guidance on getting started
• Upgrading hams working toward their General or Extra
• Experienced operators willing to share knowledge and help others
• Anyone with a project on the bench, a rig in the car, or an antenna in a tree!

If you’re shy about asking a question, you’re still very welcome to listen in and learn from what others ask.

How to Prepare

You don’t have to prepare anything—but it can help to:

• Jot down one or two questions you’d like to ask.
• Note any rigs, antennas, or software you’re using so others can give more specific advice.
• Think about a challenge you’ve hit recently: noise issues, SWR, digital setup, repeater coverage, antennas, logging, etc.
• If you’re an experienced operator, come ready to share practical tips and “what worked for me” stories.

Join Us!

Mark your calendar for:

🗓 Sunday, November 30th
🕢 7:30 pm EST
🎙 Mentoring Net

Find us on the N1IMO/N1IMN Repeater System

Internet Subscribers or those who cannot hit the N1IMO/N1IMN repeaters are welcome to join on Echolink – N1IMO-R

We hope you’ll join us on the air for an evening of questions, answers, ideas, and Elmering. Whether you’re stuck on a project, exploring a new mode, or just curious about what others are doing in the hobby, this Mentoring Net is for you.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your experience — and let’s learn from each other!