Author: Patti KB7GMM

  • Wednesday Night Net Gems

    My name is Pattie KB7GMM and I am the Gem Coordinator for the weekly ARES net. We have heard wonderful comments regarding how much our members like hearing about our little Gems. First off I want to thank those who have been a source of wonderful information. Without the assistance of our members we could not have the great Gems we have.

    We would like to make sure we touch on the topics everyone could use. So what we are asking here is any topics that we could assist with. Keep it small; we have a 10 minute slot to use. We are also looking for members that might want to speak to these subjects. So everyone who wants to know a little more about something please speak up. And those who would like to deliver the message or have subject matter that the group wants to hear please let us know.

    Thank you so much and we look forward to hearing your ideas. Email me at Kb7gmm [at] gmail [dot] com

  • Featured Member Profile: Patti KB7GMM

    I have been licensed since October 2017. Although I have only been licensed for a few months I have been exposed to ham radio for the past 38 years. My husband, John, has been operating since he was 13 years old. I did not have much interest in talking with Russia, etc. so my interest in amateur radio was low. My experience before this was CB and I found no real use in that. Since John joined ARES I have found my place in ham radio. ARES goes beyond talking to Russia and I embrace the Emergency Services portion of amateur radio. Looking forward to many more years of training and learning about the equipment, antennas, and operations of ARES.