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The TAZ 625 Thursday Night Net gathered on November 12, 2026, with WRNR761 (Andrew) steering the session as Net Control Operator and a full roster of 12 check-ins, with no one going unheard. This week's topic asked everyone to reflect on how many people they've talked with in the GMRS and Ham community and how many they've actually met in person, and the answers were wonderful. WRUB659 shared that he has logged 172 GMRS contacts over five years and 38 Ham contacts that are still growing, having met 28 hams and 4 GMRS operators face to face. WRKX782 has been on the Ham bands since the 70s, while WRNR761 pointed to FT8, Parks on the Air, and local club and service events as great ways to meet fellow hams. WRVF452 and WSMX361 added their own tallies of contacts and in-person meetups, and it was a pleasure to see how many friendships this hobby has built. Thanks to everyone who checked in, and we hope to hear you all again next Thursday!
Session Details
| Net | TAZ 625 Thursday Night Net |
| Date | November 12, 2026 |
| Net Control | WRNR761 |
| Opened | 6:57 PM |
| Closed | 7:28 PM |
| Check-Ins | 12 |
Topic & Notes
Topic: How many people have you talked with in the GMRS and Ham community, and how many have you met in person?
Check-Ins (12)
| Callsign | Name | Location | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRCU527 | Darren | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WRFS866 | Grandpa Ron | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WRKX782 | George | Tucson, AZ | checked in | D: GMRS 25 or so, HAM since 70s, many contacts all across the bands, 20 GMRS, 40 to 50 HAM. T: hearing |
| WRNR761 | Andrew | Tucson, AZ | checked in | I used to keep track of GMRS. Many, many contacts, met many locals. Ham, many more contacts via Ft8 and Parks on the Air (POTA), active in local clubs and service events, met many local hams. |
| WRPN676 | Larry | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WRPP969 | Gene | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WRUB659 | Gary | Tucson, AZ | checked in | D: GMRS 172 written over 5 years, HAM 38 contacts and growing. 28 Hams met, GMRS 4 met, T: missing limbs |
| WRVF452 | Mark | Tucson, AZ | checked in | D: GMRS 85, met 50 or so. T: PTSD |
| WSAB543 | Todd | Marana, AZ | short time | |
| WSAY207 | Aajay | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WSFN474 | Mike | Tucson, AZ | short time | |
| WSMX361 | Carlos | Tucson, AZ | checked in | D: GMRS 10 met 15 in person, T: back injury |