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From the MO QSO Party folks: (signups for the club will go out shortly with more information) The Missouri QSO party is less than 3 weeks away on April 5th and 6th and we want you to participate! The goal this year is to put every county on the air and we need your help! As of this email, we still have a few 1x1's call signs available. If you are going to participate, please consider signing up for a 1x1 to help operators spell SHOWME and MISSOURI during the weekend. Here are some links you might be interested in. MOQSO Party Home Page: https://www.w0ma.org/index.php/missouri-qso-party MOQSO Party Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MissouriQSOParty MOQSO Party 1x1 Page: https://w0ma.org/mo_qso_party/results/2025/reports/moqp1x1ses.html 1x1 Callsign Signup Page: http://www.1x1callsigns.org/ Be sure to declare your counties on the MOQP Homepage here: https://w0ma.org/mo_qso_party/countyform/ Thanks! 73 MOQSO Party Planning Committee

Maybe it is too late for that cold snap we had. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LV5wY-iM34 Robin Cross w0fen ret CE KCUR, WNIU / WNIJ

Reminder: Sunday Night VHF Net When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 8:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-05:00) America/Chicago Where: Repeater = 145.170(-) View Event Description: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAAA62AAAFE3-sunday

Reminder: Saturday Ice Cream Net When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 8:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: CULVERS in Lees Summit on Douglas View Event Description: CULVERS in Lees Summit on Douglas for the Ice CreamNet Some dessert choices. Verified that the restaurant inside is open until 10pm. Phone: 816-524-9200 Fax: 816-524-9208 1701 NE Douglas St Lee's Summit, MO 64086

The Missouri QSO Party rules have been published. https://www.w0ma.org/index.php/missouri-qso-party

This is a follow-up to my email on soldering. With our build project coming up I thought some bench basics might be useful. These videos cover electrostatic discharge or “How to kill your transceiver without really trying”. ESD (electrostatic discharge) can take the newest most expensive gear off the ‘air in a flash…’ Chicken fried radio components are no fun indeed. Especially when you do it to your brand new radio you just opened up to install that brand new cw filter or similar add on accessory. Anyway here are some introductory tips before you open up your radio. Not directly featuring ham radio the elements are the same. https://youtu.be/RbDwcGL3yAk?feature=shared https://youtu.be/v3EWg7F9JvY?feature=shared de KA0SOG Dave Hinkley

Our March meeting is our first build project in a while. I thought not everyone may have much soldering experience. So I found this very basic tutorial. Building techniques and skills aren’t part of the licensing process. A few of you may not have much experience in this area so I hope this might be useful. https://youtu.be/E-O2TGoArrY?feature=shared de KA0SOG Dave Hinkley

Be advised I (treasurer) will not be able to attend the March club meeting. If you were planning to make any payment then, please use PayPal, or U.S. mail to get me the payment.

Reminder: Wednesday Night UHF Fusion Digital Net When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: Repeater = 442.400(+) View Event Description: Net signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAAA62AAAFE3-rarc

Reminder: Sunday Night VHF Net When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 8:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: Repeater = 145.170(-) View Event Description: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAAA62AAAFE3-sunday

Reminder: Saturday Ice Cream Net When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 8:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: CULVERS in Lees Summit on Douglas View Event Description: CULVERS in Lees Summit on Douglas for the Ice CreamNet Some dessert choices. Verified that the restaurant inside is open until 10pm. Phone: 816-524-9200 Fax: 816-524-9208 1701 NE Douglas St Lee's Summit, MO 64086

When I transmitted on HF I was getting into my XYL's [KA0VTB] speakers attached to her computer. I looked around and decided to purchase for her a pair of speakers. I settled on BOSE Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC Input) Black On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yck6su99 I have since bought a second pair for my computer in the Shack. I have never experienced RF getting into these speakers. They are a little on the expensive side but well worth it. Robin Cross w0fen ret CE KCUR, WNIU / WNIJ

Art You spoke to the Raytown ARC the other night. I thought I would contact you about a problem as I see it. When there is a contest the participants take over the bands. Those participants are the worst about courtesy. They don't care about anybody or anything else besides their score in the contest. This has been allowed to happen with no consequence. There must be a consequence for their rudeness. A typical event is a contestant will find a clear frequency [they think it is clear] and will ask if the frequency is clear and wait almost no time [maybe 1/2 second] and proceed to commandeer the frequency. Those 'clear' frequencies are hard to find during one of the bigger contests. It is very possible that clear frequency is in use by a Net or just a QSO. Either way the contestant has not followed the Radio Amateur's Code. From the ARRL website: The Radio Amateur's Code The Radio Amateur is CONSIDERATE...The radio amateur never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. LOYAL...The radio amateur offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in their country, through which Amateur Radio in their country is represented nationally and internationally. PROGRESSIVE...The radio amateur keeps their station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. Their operating practice is above reproach. FRIENDLY...The radio amateur operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit. BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community. PATRIOTIC...The radio amateur's station and skills are always ready for service to country and community. - adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928 What is the first attribute? I have complained to both CQ and ARRL about the attitude they foster and CQ and ARRL responded by ignoring the problem and my complaint. I think the only realistic solution is a way that will cause the contestant a problem. There is none now. What if a pro golfer got caught cheating at a golf tournament?? Wouldn't that contestant be kicked out of the competition?? That is a solution. Maybe there should be levels or points once accumulated that would cause the Radio Amateur to be ousted from the current contest and if serious enough prevent that Amateur from log submission in future contests. This is such a serious problem that I am writing to you about this. What if the tables were turned? If non-contesters interfered with serious competitors, what would be the result today? Amateur Radio is not a function just for one group. That is what the contesters think it is. And no other function. Contesting does not trump other uses of Amateur Radio. I am a retired radio broadcast engineer. I am retired from two Universities. University of Missouri, Kansas City [KCUR] and Northern Illinois University [WNIU and WNIJ]. As an engineer I am not the best writer in the world. Therefore this message should be taken as a major complaint but written by someone who can only express it as someone who has a writing deficiency. I have been ignored on this subject before by the ARRL. I am a Life Member and do not appreciate that. I did not receive even an acknowledgement of the complaint before. That is nearly as bad as the contesters. I do wish that my identity be kept confidential because their actions on the air lead me to believe contesters are a bad lot and would not take criticism very well. Robin Cross w0fen ret CE KCUR, WNIU / WNIJ

Thanks to all of you for attending tonight's meeting in person, or via remote conference (Shane- W0MBC). Hope you liked Art's presentation on ARRL, and will consider an ARRL membership if you don't already have a membership. I've attached Art's presentation material from this evening for you to download. Enjoy! 73 - Joe / KG0HG

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!! David Received KF0TLB as a Technician CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! A special thanks to the VEs who give their time. AD0AF Tim W0MBC Shane K0WRR Bill KF0KTE Wayne KG0HG Joe w0fen Robin Robin Cross w0fen ret CE KCUR, WNIU / WNIJ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: David Belzer <dbelzerkc@...> Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM Subject: Got my call sign To: Robin Cross <w0fenrobin@...> Robin, Thanks for administering the test on Monday evening. Please pass my thanks to the gentlemen that assisted. My call sign is KF0TLB.

Your February Newsletter is attached

Reminder, today is the deadline to sign up! , if you haven't already signed up for this build. Sign up now and secure your spot! See you at tonight's meeting :D The March meeting with be a build night. Our first build night of the year we will put together the 20m/40m Trap Dipole kit from Pacific Antennas. Signup for this build night here: https://forms.gle/YVDHLcV72osNZ6SZ6 The cost of this build will be $30.00 if paid in cash/check, or $32.00 via paypal. Signups are needed so that we can order all of the materials and kits and have everything ready. The club will have all of the equipment necessary to put the project together, as well as the kits. So all you have to do is sign up, pay, and then show up ready to have some fun! About this build: This antenna is a light weight, portable, trap dipole that can be deployed as a dipole, inverted V, regular V, inverted L, or Vertical L (among others) capable of 100w. It weights in at approx 4oz, handles 100w of power. Its perfect for POTA, SOTA, backpacking, and portable travel setup. It's also one of the antennas we have used at the QSO Party and Field Day the last couple of years. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Look forward to seeing you guys then! Thanks, Jeremiah KC4CAD President - RARC

Reminder: Wednesday Night UHF Fusion Digital Net When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: Repeater = 442.400(+) View Event Description: Net signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAAA62AAAFE3-rarc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bdqa9tuu1s Have fun 73 Robin Cross w0fen ret CE KCUR, WNIU / WNIJ

Hello there, as you all have heard - I really want to work on some build projects this year in addition to our wonderful presentations. So here is a poll I'd love to hear back from all of you on what kind of projects you'd be interested in participating in. The club would coordinate the project, we'd have tools and equipment, all the materials and everything there... all you'd need to do is show up and jump in. Once we know what projects everyone is interested in, we can put together costs for each project. Go check out the poll and let us know what you'd be interested in! https://forms.gle/8tK6tiu9rvPLFt6x5 Thanks, Jeremiah KC4CAD RARC President