We need a code word to know who are timebomb memebers......
I suggest 'Time travelers'. Anything related to something that makes a lot of noise and causes a great deal of damage is going to attract a lot of unwanted attention.
as far as the quote boxes above - if I might respectfully suggest to the group . . .
assuming
@#1 oldskool is our net control op - why not be on station a few minutes prior to the sked time and begin like this:
"this is KO4GGR looking for any TB stations . . . come now please"
clean
unobtrusive
no " hot button" or "catch words"
I respectfully request to bring some thots before the group. I and several others here are very greatly desiring to participate in this most EXCELLENT idea. I am
NOT at all intending to overpower or influence the group in any way. having so stated:
the concept of a "TB net" has been bantered back and forth here for
Y E A R S. I'd suggest the reason it never took off is simple. its
NOT that there aren't a lot of HAMS out here in TB2K land - hamming and prepping go together like eggs and bacon. its that
OPSEC beast. I'm not the only one who's been reluctant to be involved becasue of that.
the concern for OPSEC has been mentioned by several here other than myself. thus I'm assuming that there is a desire to remain
at least SOMEWHAT GREY out here in radio land. to that end I'd further assume language including hot button words/phrases like
TIME BOMB should be avoided.
its a reality that others will hear us - and at very least - copy the mail. they
WILL want to join in the QSO becasue that's what rag chews and this delightful hobby are all about.
not only should that be EXPECTED - it should be WELCOMED. the way to AVOID any potential issues is really pretty simple:
have answers for certain questions ready and available. some thoughts below and OTHERS SHOULD ADD TO THIS LIST:
- what are TB stations? - "we're an loosely organized group of radio friends that meet from time to time and rag chew on an infrequent and informal basis. we pick and chose various freqs and random times to meet"
- I'd THINK that avoiding statements suggesting/relating to the board itself would be wise.
others please comment - I'm NOT intending to unduly influence or control this topic in any way shape of fashion. I sincerely hope I've not offended anyone here.
I DO have one other request. as I stated up thread - I was just informed of a personal conflict here at 1700hrs this Sunday. is there a chance that we could begin at 1600hrs EST? that time would also likely favor 10M conditions and give members east of the Mississippi a better opportunity to reach others over on the left coast.