Do you have or know a medical ham who only has a technician’s license? The MARCO International DV (Digital Voice) net meets on Tuesdays at 9pm USA Eastern (Wednesday 01:00 UTC summer months and 02:00 in the winter) and is entry amateur radio enabled. This is not to say that seasoned hams (pun intended) would not benefit. Learning about the technology modernizes your shack and allows more neurons to connect as your explore updates to amateur radio. Your MARCO members will assist you in getting started (see pg. 12). Enjoy QRM free QSO’s and a propagation independent ability to talk to all those present on the net without relays.
We use the QuadNet Array, an IRC or Internet Chat Facility that acts like a universal translator between different digital modes that allows hams who identify by callsign to connect with other users of digital radios world-wide through interconnected reflectors and talk-groups. See their website for more details, including how to connect, within the https://www.openquad.net/ webpage.
The net is a modality for members and guests worldwide to join discussions without the limitations of HF propagation, antennas, or equipment. Since operators can participate on radio while mobile through digital hotspots or repeaters, or at a fixed location by USB dongles on a computer, the net is a versatile opportunity for involvement for both newly and seasoned amateur radio operators.
This net applies the same format of, and augments MARCO's HF-based voice nets, Contact Jay AA4FL for additional details needed for implementing equipment needed for participating and protecting your neural connections, great involvement for your soul and health!
Medical Amateur Radio Council