D-STAR Program via Zoom Thursday, October 10th, 6pm (Dallas time)
Hi everyone,
Now that the Collins ARC and the Richardson Wireless Klub have D-STAR repeaters, many of our members may not be familiar with D-STAR. ?A club I belong to in Maine has a speaker discussing D-STAR, as well as, local repeaters in Maine, at their meeting on Thursday, October 10th, at 6pm Dallas time. ?You're welcome to join in.
The meeting announcement is included below.
73, Frank, KR1ZAN? Garland, TX
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Subject: Monthly Meeting - This Thursday at 7PM!
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at the South Windham Fire Station, 33 Main Street, Windham, ME
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Please join us this Thursday from 7PM-9PM, at the South Windham Fire Station, located at 33 Main Street, in Windham, ME, for our Monthly Business Meeting.
This month's topic will be D-STAR, presented by Cory Golub KU1U. Cory has been an avid D-STAR user since 2012. A ham since 1995, he has been very involved in emergency communications, which has helped him with his career path, having dispatched for various emergency and 911 centers, and he now works in 911 administration. Cory is the Assistant Section Manager for the Maine Section, previously serving as Assistant Director for Emergency Communications for the New England Division, and Section Traffic Manager for Maine. He currently serves as Vice President of the Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club. The presentation will take place first, followed by our regular meeting. ?
Attendees who prefer to join us remotely may do so via Zoom:
? Meeting ID: 845 3329 9092 Passcode: 085727
Dial by your location:? (646) 558 8656 US (New York)? US Meeting ID: 845 3329 9092
Talk-in will be on the 449.225 (- / 103.5) WS1EC repeater.?
See you there,
73,
Tim Watson, KB1HNZ
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ARISS Slow Scan TV Transmissions Begin Tuesday October 8th
ARISS Slow Scan TV Transmissions Begin Tuesday ARISS is planning a Slow Scan Television (SSTV) experiment from the International Space Station, scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 8, at 16:00 GMT and running until Monday, October 14, at 14:10 GM
There will be an interruption on Friday, October 11, for planned school contacts over Europe.
?The transmission frequency will be 145.800 MHz FM, using SSTV mode?PD120. The ISS callsign will be?RS0ISS.
?The SSTV transmissions will be made using the station in the Russian ISS Service Module. The equipment used is a Kenwood?D710?transceiver running about 25 watts output which provides a very strong signal enabling reception using simple equipment. Images received by amateurs world-wide during previous transmissions can be seen at http://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV.
?Amateurs can receive the SSTV pictures directly from the space station by connecting the audio output of their two-meter transceiver via a simple interface to the soundcard on a Windows PC or an Apple iOS device. On Windows PC’s the free application?MMSSTV?can be used to decode the signal, on Apple iOS devices you can use the SSTV app for compatible modes. For Linux systems try?QSSTV.
?The ISS puts out a strong signal so even a?2M?handheld with a 1/4 wave antenna will be enough to receive it but one's chances of success are significantly improved with the use of a handheld beam antenna. The FM transmission uses 5 kHz deviation which is standard in much of the world. Many FM rigs can be switched been wide and narrow deviation FM filters. For best results you should select the filter for wider deviation FM. Handhelds all seem to have a single wide filter fitted as standard. [It's also useful to open the squelch before the pass begins to capture the weak part of the signal during the satellite rise.]
?Reports are requested: please send ARISS uploading your decoded pictures in the official ARISS SSTV gallery: https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/
?Useful information to receive the pictures can be found here at?https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/
?Follow ARISS on X for official updates during the event?https://x.com/ARISS_Intl.
?[ANS thanks ARISS and AMSAT-UK for the above information.]
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Activities at the GARC this Saturday October 5 2024
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you are a member of the Garland Amateur Radio Club and you are not receiving the monthly GARC Newsletter, The ARCLITE, contact the newsletter editor and let him know. “GARC Newsletter” <newsletter@...> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ***EVENT 10 AM THROUGH 2 PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024*** Garland Fire Department Safety Fest Date: Saturday, October 5,2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Fire Administration Address: 1500 Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040 Contact: 972-781-7114 Cost: Free Bring your family to the Garland Fire Department Safety Fest. ;month=10&year=2024&day=5&calType=0 The Garland Amateur Radio Club will have a table at the Safety Fest. Come by and say hi. We will be providing information on future FCC Amateur Radio Service classes. We will be offering in exchange for a donation to the club the ARRL manuals and portable emergency lights. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. We need help to setup, operate and teardown our table. If you would like to help please contact the GARC president and volunteer. “Roger Cooper - N5AXT” <cooper.roger@...> or “President Garland Amateur Radio Club” <president@...> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ***EVENT NOON THROUGH 3 PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024*** Garland Amateur Radio Club Copper J-Pole Antenna Build Date: Saturday, October 5,2024 Time: Noon - 3:00 PM Location: Garland Amateur Radio Club Communication Center Address: 1027B Austin Street, Garland, TX 75040 Bring your family to the Garland Amateur Radio Club Copper J-Pole Antenna Build. Details are in the October issue of the ARCLITE and on Facebook Contact the GARC vice president if you have any questions: “Joaquin - KI5WZV” <cjoaquincruz@...> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Re: Google or Yahoo eMail Address
I do not know.
Mike Dooley
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 04:02:10 PM CDT, John M. Abbott @ home <jmabbott@...> wrote:
Does anybody know if GARC has a Google or Yahoo eMail address.
If so, do you remember what it is and what the password is.
Thanks,
John, KF5FWK, GARC, Education Director
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Google or Yahoo eMail Address
Does anybody know if GARC has a Google or Yahoo eMail address.
If so, do you remember what it is and what the password is.
Please respond to <board@...>.
Thanks,
John, KF5FWK, GARC, Education Director
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Join us for the Collins ARC Drive Home Net and D-STAR Test
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Collins Amateur Radio Club
Drive Home Net: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, except for
General Meetings, Social Events
or Holidays.
CARC N5CXX 441.875 MHz (PL=131.8Hz) - FM Analog
*** We're back on the Collins ARC 70cm repeater with a new antenna and repeater *** Join us each week for some great, fast paced ham talk ***
A D-STAR Test is conducted after the Drive Home Net at approximately 6 p.m.. If you have D-STAR equipment, please join us for a quick test on the same N5CXX output/input frequencies and the following settings: TO/DESTINATION: CQCQCQ ; RPT1=N5CXX..B (replace periods with spaces) and RPT2=NOT USED (or same as RPT1. We do not yet have a Gateway enabled, so LOCAL MODE is the only setting.
NOTE: The D-STAR tests at 6pm will be held on Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29. Starting in November, we are planning to start a D-STAR local net on a different day and time. Inputs from participants in the Tuesday night tests will help in determining a schedule.
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Re: ARRL + Medicare + Groups in the ARRL Letter
John,
It used to be called Element3 Health.? I searched around and didn't
find anything negative about it,? But read the fine print.
It would be interesting to see how it is funded?? Anyone know?
Bill
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The latest "The ARRL Letter" announces a Partnership with Grouper for those on Medicare.
Is this offer legitimate? They ask question about stuff you are not suppose to give out.
Any experience out there?
John, KF5FWK
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ARRL + Medicare + Groups in the ARRL Letter
Howdy,
The latest "The ARRL Letter" announces a Partnership with Grouper for those on Medicare.
Is this offer legitimate? They ask question about stuff you are not suppose to give out.
Any experience out there?
John, KF5FWK
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Hi Frank,
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in addition to being one of the coordinators of the WRLARC fox hunt the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, I am a Dallas RACES and DFW Traffic Net NCS. ?I also work various public service events around the Dallas area. ?In my spare time I participate in POTA as an activator. ?I run a WSPR transmitter station at my QTH. ?Last year he WRLARC provided radio comms for the National Radio Orienteering Championship at Cooper Lake State Park. ?I am a big fan of QRP and have fun making QSOs. ?I’m working on learning CW and hope to make QRP contacts around the world. ?There are probably a bunch of other things I am involved with but can’t think of them now.
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73, David KG5VSR
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Re: US Radio Orienteering Championship, October 5-13
Hi Frank,
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Last year the White Rock Lake ARC provided radio support for the National Championship held at Cooper Lake State Park in East Texas . It was 5 days of a lot of work but we all had a great time.
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73, David KG5VSR
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US Radio Orienteering Championship, October 5-13
US Radio Orienteering ChampionshipSeptember 17, 2024 -- News courtesy Amateur Radio DailyThe 23rd ARRL and 12th IARU Region 2??event takes place October 5-13 in Chelsea, Michigan. This event combines navigation racing and radio direction finding to form a competition among its contestants. Participants will move through the woods hunting transmitters utilizing a receiver and a map. This year,??will compete with the Paul Bunyan Trophy at stake. Source:??
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CARC D-STAR TESTS CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER
Hi everyone,
If you have a D-STAR radio, we invite you to join us on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. for a quick test of the new CARC D-STAR repeater. We anticipate making a few adjustments in repeater settings and would appreciate a few test signals to verify performance and coverage.
Our repeater operates in Mixed Mode - FM Analog and D-STAR. Our Drive Home Net operates from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in traditional FM Analog. Join us there if you have time. This will, also, allow to compare performance between the two modes.
The Drive Home Net operates every Tuesday except for the 4th Tuesday, which is our monthly meeting night. The D-STAR tests continue after the Drive Home Nets through October, with no tests on the 4th Tuesday.
FM Analog settings:
441.875 MHz, PLUS OFFSET (5 MHz), PL=131.8 Hz
D-STAR settings:
441.875 MHz, PLUS OFFSET (5 MHz) -- DR mode
Set for Local Mode -- CQCQCQ
Set RPT1 as N5CXX..B (replace periods with spaces)
RPT2 is NOT USED; some radios or software require something in this field, so use N5CXX..B or N5CXX..G (again, replace the periods with spaces)
The N5CXX D-STAR repeater operates only in local mode at this time. There is no Gateway. We hope to have a connection to the D-STAR network in early 2025.
73, Frank Krizan KR1ZAN
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Hi David,
Welcome to the group. ?Tell us about your ham radio interests.?
73, Frank ?KR1ZAN?
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thanks John.
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Bullwinkle and Boris are out playing around White Rock Lake today. Bullwinkle is calling out at 146.545 and Boris is at 146.580.? No coordinates today.? Be careful of the poison ivy!
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Both foxes will be coming out after 6PM Sunday.
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Good Luck! Hope you have as much fun finding them as we had putting them together and getting them out there.
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Dave, K5YR, and David, KG5VSR
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Wayne passed away on Wednesday, September 11 after a long illness.?
There will no public services.
Bill
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Collins ARC Mixed Mode Test of D-STAR tonight (Sept. 10th)
Hi all,
The Collins Amateur Radio Club of Richardson has a new Icom repeater configured for Mixed Mode -- FM Analog and D-STAR.
Our weekly Drive Home Net, using FM Analog, will be held tonight (Sept. 10th) from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.. Following the Net, at approximately 6 p.m., we will conduct a brief test of the repeater's D-STAR capability. If you are equipped for D-STAR, we invite to take a few minutes and join in the test. Here's the info on the repeater.
FM Analog:
441.875 PLUS 5MHz, PL=131.8 Hz
D-STAR
441.875 PLUS 5MHZ
Use CQ CQ CQ for Local Call
RPT1= N5CXX B
Gateway NOT USED
If necessary, setup RPT2 as N5CXX G
Tonight's NCS for the Drive Home Net is Kerry, K5WKS. The D-STAR test will be conducted by Frank, KR1ZAN.
We will operate the repeater for a few months exclusively in LOCAL until we get our Gateway established and announce when we are of the world-wide D-STAR Network.
We hope you can join us.
73, Frank KR1ZAN
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Francine update September 10, 2024 Noon Eastern
Francine update September 10, 2024 Noon Eastern: ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, just participated in a call with the National Weather Service Shreveport, Louisiana Field Office. "Our partners at NWS are closely monitoring the situation and preparing Louisiana for multiple possibilities, that each could change as the situation unfolds," he said. Read more and frequencies to avoid for Hurricane Watch Net at: https://www.arrl.org/news/view/francine-updates
FWD by KR1ZAN
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Registration is Open for the Nov 2nd, 2024 RaDAR Rally
? FWD de KR1ZAN?------------------ Registration is Open for the Nov 2nd, 2024 RaDAR RallyRaDAR is Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio conceived by Eddie Leighton ZS6BNE. RaDAR encourages outdoor operating with a unique challenge: make five contacts and redeploy as fast as possible in four hours.?
The RaDAR Challenge has become the RaDAR Rally with some rule tweaks. Please take a look at the complete rules?. If you are interested, please make your plans and register.
?Registration will facilitate RaDAR to RaDAR contacts. Email your registration info below to the RaDAR Rally POC, Greg Lane, at?lanekg@.... I'll accept registrations through Nov 1st UTC. If your plans change, send me an update. This is not a contest; it is just for fun! Check out??and the?.
Registration info includes:
Name
Call
Day (Sat or Sun)
Venue,
Start UTC
Conveyances
Bands
Modes
QRP (Y or N)
Spotting method (optional)
Good luck,
Greg N4KGL
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John M. Abbott @ home
Bill Engel K5DHY
David Ricker KG5VSR