Yes PM equals "Start a Conversation" and I did receive your PM, and will Reply tomorrow, with the required information. Just a Note, here: The White Paper was written before the Snowden Revelations... So, even though MonkeyNet still distributes a PreMicrosoft version of Skype, we are NOT recommending Skype as a protocol for distributing PADS, or KeySets, anymore... Unless they are inside a SECURED Encrypted Package. It is considered a Compromised Protocol. KeySets can be distributed via BitMessage. That has been confirmed. .....
Link fixed above. not sure what was wrong with it: Communications White Paper... MonkeyNet is here.... I have actually deleted Skype from all of my devices.
ETA. updated band plan here. Resource - MonkeyNet Band Plan Based on the conversation above I put this together a while ago. It floated around in a pm chain but I figured I would post it here as well.
Has there been any formal net times/ frequency announced? Exercising just the voice net portion is good training for most people, especially new hams.
Not enough of us, for the Band Conditions, currently, to make it work, Nation wide.... Just to spread out, even for HF, without ALE Hardware....
.... . .-.. .-.. --- / i tried to start a new thread, but got an error message(please enter a valid thread title) , any theories?
If that was your thread title I'm pretty sure the problem is you aren't allowed to just use "punctuation". Gotta be some letters or numbers. Yes, I and many others can translate that to HELLO but the board doesn't know what to do with it.
And bump again, because of the expansion of Tech licensee frequency access currently on the FCC docket. Not sure where it stands, but we may want to modify the monkey freqs when/if the changes are accepted.
To answer your question, SM does not now have CW frequencies designated. For one thing, not nearly as many hams are proficient enough in morse to warrant a specific meeting frequency. For the time being (and subject to further thinking) you might suggest a preferred frequency in this thread and see if anyone contacts you.
We don't currently have a 30M frequency designated. See post 24 in this thread for the monkey band plan. BTPost is our leader on radio stuff, he can add a designation if there are more 30 meter users. (Any other fans of 30M, please make it known.)
@Swedish woman See the updated band plan Resource - MonkeyNet Band Plan. 30M is now included with your suggested frequency. Thanx to DarkLight for the quick turnaround.
In emergency or survival situations, establishing a predetermined set of frequencies for communication can indeed be helpful for coordination and maintaining contact with others. While there isn't a specific set of "Monkey Ham Contact Freqs" widely recognized or designated for such scenarios, there are standard radio frequency bands commonly used for emergency communications. These include: 1. Citizens Band (CB) Radio: CB radio operates on 40 channels within the 27 MHz frequency range. It is widely available and can be used for short-range communications. 2. Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS): These are two-way radio services commonly used for personal communications over short distances. FRS radios operate on 14 channels within the UHF spectrum, while GMRS radios have additional channels and require a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 3. Amateur Radio (Ham) Bands: Amateur radio operators have access to a wide range of frequencies and modes, which can provide long-range communications during emergencies. The frequencies available to amateur radio operators depend on the license class they hold. 4. National Calling Frequencies: In some countries, there are designated national calling frequencies for specific radio services. These frequencies are intended for initial contact and coordination during emergencies. It's essential to research and understand the regulations and licensing requirements associated with using different frequency bands and radio services in your specific country or region. Additionally, consider joining local emergency preparedness groups or amateur radio clubs to learn more about communication protocols, emergency nets, and frequency usage during crises. Remember that in emergency situations, it's important to use radio communications responsibly and avoid unnecessary transmissions that can interfere with emergency services or other critical communications.