In an effort to provide another avenue of communication between GMCC members, we’ve set up a Discord server devoted exclusively to Grand Mesa Contesters. It’s intended to supplement, not replace, the existing groups.io mailing list and website.
This is the invite for the GMCC server on Discord: https://discord.gg/hnNcvJx4 which expires on March 15, 2025.
What is Discord? Wikipedia says that it an instant messaging and VoIP social platform which allows communication through voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and media. Communication can be private or take place in virtual communities called “servers”.[note 2] A server is a collection of persistent chat rooms and voice channels which can be accessed via invite links. Discord runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, and in web browsers. As of 2024, the service has about 150 million monthly active users and 19 million weekly active servers.[8] It is primarily used by gamers, although the share of users interested in other topics is growing.[9] As of March 2024, Discord was the 30th most visited website in the world with 22.98% of its traffic coming from the United States.
Several other ham radio groups and software programs use Discord for communication with users, including ClubLog, Parks on the Air (POTA), GridTracker, HamRS and Ham Radio Workbench. We’ve had it going for about a week, so it’s time to go live! Please note that there are two audio/video channels which work pretty much the same way as Zoom, except that (a) they’re free and (b) you don’t need to set them up before using them.
This is 2025, so the best way to learn how to install Discord on your computer/phone/tablet is to watch a video. But you can also access it with a web browser; just click on the invite link above. There are a lot of videos on how to use Discord and its features.
If you have questions about using the service, leave a message on the “# discord-help” or “general chat” channels, or send me an email at k0guz@steveandgeorgia.net.
73’s de Steve, K0GUZ
