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                             * FM Repeater Operating Tips *

 Tip #1

     I often hear new and old stations via the repeaters requesting a radio check. In most cases, no one replies to the calling station, Why?. The reason is that the word check is used on 11 Meters and most amateur stations will not bother to interact with anyone who uses any CB Terms. My simple fix to this problem is to change the word CHECK to TEST. Try my personal tested tip as this will bring you in station replies and not SILENCE!

 Tip #2

It is a custom on most FM repeaters to sign off your QSO with the infamous "73". Many operators both old and new make the improper mistake and turn the 73 to 73's to make this a plural. Although there is no FCC &/or operating rule, many operators will interpret this as CB. Remember to proudly say your 73 as "seven three"   and not three's.

 Tip #3

 Many operators on FM Repeaters continue to identify themselves over and over and this is not only poor operating pratice but it also makes the stations who are listening to you know if you came from CB. To avoid this ongoing problem I have a simple solution. Most FM Repeaters ID every 10 minutes and the best time to say your call sign is when you hear the repeater ID itself. Try my personal tested tip as this also will bring you in station replies and not SILENCE!

  Tip #4

 When you ID your call sign to initiate a QSO, remember to be patient and remain on the frequency for at least 1 minute as many operators do monitor FM repeaters using scanners and may need time to get to their transceiver to get back to your call ! 

  Tip #5

When you are engaged in a QSO with a station and another station advises their call sign between repeater reset &/or pause, You should acknowledge the breaking station as soon as possible as not only is this courtesy, the station may have important traffic that may assist you. Also remember if you are engaged in conversation with more than one station on the repeater, You may go back and forth with your first contact but DON’T leave the other station hang alone without returning back &/or advising that their still standing by on the repeater. This is not only poor practice, it’s is outright RUDE and it will kill your chances of re-establishing any QSO with the station you forgot !

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For test books &/or software to obtain or upgrade your licence, Click link below for Gordon West WB6NOA Training Resources From Ham Radio Outlet [HRO]

https://tinyurl.com/cuncr8wj

For Ham practice test to track your progress, Click link below

http://www.eham.net/exams/

 

              N2TKC Endorsed Computer Software Download Links

Below is http:// links to my personal favorite software picks. Please remember that these are only my sugestions for quality software and you are responsible to register and comply with all of the software terms.

 N2TKC is not liable for data loss or damage to anyone's PC !

     * If you disagree to above terms , DO NOT CLICK ! * 

Microsoft Defender Free Anti-Virus for Windows®

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p6pmztm93lr?hl=en-US&gl=US

Note: This Anti-Virus security tool is free of charge for home users only!  

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Zero Day Exploit Blocker Tool

https://malwarebytes.box.com/s/i1vwydhaeu3qaob0sv25mijv0nhqt6u2

Note: This must have security tool is free of charge for home users only! N2TKC strongly suggests all PC users to use this program, however, after initial installation you may opt to pay for the premium license for additional protection!.....XP,Vista,7,8,10

CCleaner- The Best free system optimization & privacy tool

https://download.ccleaner.com/ccsetup540.exe   XP,Vista,7,8,10,11

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware- Effective free anti-malware tool

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/thankyou   2K,XP,Vista,7,8,10

Please Note: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can alter settings &/or alert you of some legit programs that are advised as spyware!  Before you remove alerts found, Best to backup your files &/or use System Restore available for use in Windows® xp,Vista & Windows® 7.

Google Chrome Web Browser - Offline Install Setup   

https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/?standalone=1   Windows 11/10 64-bit

Supermium Web Browser optimized for Legacy Windows PC 64Bit Chromium-Enhanced web browser

https://win32subsystem.live/supermium/downloads/supermium_126_64_setup.exe   XP,Vista,7 & 8

WinZip® Classic 9.0 SR-1 The original and most popular compression utility for Windows *Evaluation Edition*    9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista,7

https://download.winzip.com/ov/winzip90.exe

Microsoft Tweak UI 1.33- Enables windows configure settings with powerfull options that would otherwise be difficult                *Win-Zip Required*     9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista,7

Use Win-Zip to extract the files within the download to a separate folder. Once extracted right-click on tweakui.inf (setup information file) and click Install. Once the install is completed TweakUI can be run from the Control Panel

http://www.computerhope.com/download/winme/tweakui.zip

Close All Windows - Closes all running applications with a single click

http://www.ntwind.com/download/CloseAll.zip   **     2K,XP,Vista,7,8

DesktopOK 4.85- Save and restore desktop icon positions  

https://www.softwareok.com/Download/DesktopOK_x64.zip  *Win-Zip Required* 64BIT Version - Vista,7,8,10

SplashKiller-Free utility hides most splash screens that appear when programs first load

http://www.digitallis.co.uk/pc/downloads/SplashKiller.zip  *Win-Zip Required*     9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista,7

Icon Remover- freeware tool for geting rid of 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon.

http://ftp.icm.edu.pl/packages/winsite/winxp/sysutil/iconremoversetup.exe  2K,XP,Vista,7

Recuva - File Undeleter 

Recuva is an easy to use straight forward tool to undelete files that were removed &/or accidently deleted from the recycle bin &/or directly deleted from within Windows. As long as you attempt to recover your lost files ASAP.

https://download.ccleaner.com/rcsetup153.exe     2K,XP,Vista,7

Outlook Attachment Options - Add-in tool to change file attachment restrictions for Outlook 2000 SP3 thru 2007 so you can decide which file types are to be blocked or permitted.

http://www.slovaktech.com/Files/AOsetup.exe

Sumatra PDF viewer for Windows NT - slim,ultra-fast & free.

https:://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/dl/rel/SumatraPDF-3.0-install.exe 

Ease Audio Converter *Free Trial*- Powerful audio converter, which can convert audio formats MP3, WAV, WMA,FLAC,& Real audio from one to another.    

http://www.audiotool.net/download/audioconverter.exe

CD Data Rescue® recovers data files from damaged , scratched & defective CD-ROM - CD-R & CD-RW discs      *Free Trial*

*Recovered files can only be viewed in this free unregistered trial!*

http://www.naltech.com/download/cddr.exe    9x,Me,2K,XP,Vista

Prio - Process Priority Saver     2K,XP,Vista & 7 ONLY

32 Bit  http://www.prnwatch.com/prio.exe

64 Bit  http://www.prnwatch.com/prio_x64.exe

K-Lite Codec MegaPack - Best free Plugin package to enable Windows Media Player to play FLV (Flash Video)

32 Bit  http://download.betanews.com/download/1094057842-3/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_800_Full.exe XP,Vista,7,8,10  

64 Bit  http://download.betanews.com/download/1094057842-5/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_64bit_550.exe XP,Vista,7,8,10  

Limewire is no longer available for download due to a U.S.court-ordered injunction to stop distributing and supporting its file-sharing software. Downloading &/or sharing copyrighted content without authorization is illegal. N2TKC must comply with the legal decision to cease offering Limewire.  

You may still obtain Oracle® Java JRE runtime below

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp   2000,XP,Vista,7,8,10 

http://www.java.com/en/download/windows98me_manual.jsp   95-98 & Me

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