Origins

The net began as a gathering of amateur radio operators with Guy Story (KC5GOI) as HOST. This group had an interest in BBHN (Broad Band Ham Net).  Initially meeting on Sundays on the W5NGU repeater 146.92.  It evolved into a round table on BBHN's replacement AREDN, as well as FLDigi.  After a short round of success the net faded away.

Digital Discussion

 Lee Norup (K5WXR "Digital Lee") started the net back up as a place to discuss all things Digital in Amateur Radio.  The net continued on in this manner for many years, with Lee as the host,  many guest host's and alternate net controls being trained along the way.  

Lee's Passing and Net Continuation

With Lee's becoming sick then his passing (becoming a Silent Key) a group of operators from the Denton County area  were determined to continue the net. Kelly Roark (KC5AMTJ,  Scott Boutwell (KG5RJR), Shawn Reyes(KX7WTF), Heath Garner (KC5TSU), Scott Croft (N5FKU), Laird Lind (KC5LL) and Paul Estes (K5VOP) being among the first hosts to step up and fill the first year of the nets founding.

Unique Format and Impact

The Net's unique format of being a shade tree or around the kitchen table net and running sometimes for several hours.  The format proved inviting to many NEW radio operators.