On the Freewheeler’s net, we had a record 102 check-ins on New Year’s eve night. KC0MQS called the net;, and despite some loud static crashes, he managed to call in 102 check-ins.


At midnight, KE5GGY joined in to add to the great new year wishes, and everyone had a great time ringing in the new year.


We held the net on 3.916 Mhz, and it lasted until around 1:30am central time.


This was a great net. Everyone who checked in was respectful and operated with good amateur radio practice.


If you didn’t participate, the freewheelers operate every night except Saturday from 10:00pm to about 12:30 pm central time.


There is a different NCS each night. Monday it is Tom W5CCT, Tuesday it is KI4BIY, BILL. Wednesday, it is Jim, KC0MQS Thursday we have WA4YPN, and Friday we have Kurt, AB0UA. Sunday it is K9VDO, Jim who calls the net.


We have a great time.
Each NCS does a great job, and when you check in for the first time, you get a welcome like you won’t get any where else.


This is how the net works: You can get your self checked
by tossing your callsign in when checkins are asked for.

Also, there is a internet check in list. If y9ou want to participat on hf with the freewheelers you have to go to yahoo groups. Search “Freewheelersnet”. Then use your call sign when you register.

After doing this, after your call is accepted, you can click on “database”, then “check-in list”. Then click “Add Record”.


Then you put short time (S) or full time (W).  Put in your call sign, your name, state, comment, and day. This is self explanatory.

Net control will call each checked in callsign; first from the internet checkin list. When he hits the bottom of the list, he'll ask for checkins. 

Then, he'll call each of those one at a time.  When it's your turn, you can make your comments. 

You can say what's on your mind.  What you had for supper, talk about hunting, what ever you want.  We don't discuss politics or religion to avoid points of contention and arguements.

Usually, the NCS will take the short timers first, then the full timers.  The full timers will get to make a round or two, and a 73 round.

Here it is, Saturday night. I’ve been drinking wiskey. I’m feeling pretty good right now.