The Hampden County Radio Association hosts a New Ham Net every Thursday at 7 pm on the W1BR repeater in Holyoke, Massachusetts, 146.715 (negative offset) with a PL tone of 100.0This Net is geared towards helping new hams get over mic shyness, proper operating procedures or with any questions they may have regarding any aspect of the hobby in a relaxed and friendly environmentThe New Ham Net is only open to NEW hams who have received their licenses within the last 5 years, hams that have recently returned to the hobby, and all HCRA members.Net control is Gary, KC1JZR who is a newer ham himselfStop by and say hello, we would love to hear from you! Not a HCRA member? Visit http://www.hcra.org for more info