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QCECG weekly training net - 5/24/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)
QCECG weekly training net - 5/24/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)Please join us.?Charge your HT, mobile, or base radio and join us Sunday evening. QCECG weekly training net - 5/24/2020 @ 8 PM (2000) Check in and let us know how your are doing. 8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - Visitors welcome! Listen over the Internet at You can also check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send me a private email. |
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Lunch with Hams is Back On
Good news! Lunch with Hams! Fuddruckers is open for dining in again. Ron, K7RWE, checked with them and they told him they could accommodate our ham radio lunch gatherings. They will probably reserve the back rook for us. So far, we have K7RWE, KF7RYX, and N2QOJ interested.
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Testing on 30 May
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charles Rogers <rogers_charles@...> Date: Fri, May 22, 2020 at 10:47 PM
Hello,
We will be hosting a test session on Saturday morning, 30 May, at a shaded outdoor site near Gilbert and Brown in Mesa by appointment only (no walk-ins) for a limited amount of people using social distancing with priority given to those wishing to test for
Amateur Extra.? Anyone desiring to test should contact us using one of the emails listed below.
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QCECG Net 5-17-2020 Notes
QCECG Net 5-17-2020 Notes During our Sunday night net, a few resources/topics were discussed that are noted here. 1.
The upcoming Arizona Red Cross Comms Drill on 5/30 was detailed in a
previous email but you can also visit here for details:? If
you plan on participating - highly recommended - do not wait for last
minute to visit the link. You will need to download a couple of docs and
review. Download the Incident Action Plan here: 2. Remote testing seems to be gaining traction. Visit here to check out some remote sessions: Locally: Contact Chuck Rogers, W7CBR, to get info on the next in-person session in Mesa: Rogers_Charles@..., 602-339-0109 3. Direct to you Beef! Arizona Beef LLC is offering beef products at $3.99/lb on Thursdays, Fridays, and?Saturdays from 9 AM till 3 PM at the NW corner of the Home Depot parking lot at Power and Rittenhouse Roads. Information: Mike @ 619-500-1959 4. "Radio AT Home", Heidi, K7ZAE, announces "Radio At Home". Details: Hello all!? I am pleased to announce a way to be "radioactive" during the hotter, summer months. We will be holding what will be known as "Radios At Home."? It will begin this weekend, and will be held approximately once a month.? It will be just like the "Radios Under Sun Shade"/"Radios in the Park" that you may have already participated in before.? The only major difference is that you would operate in the air-conditioned comfort of your own home instead of deploying to a park or other outdoor location.? Of course, if you choose to operate mobile or portable, you may do that as well.? The only rule to participate (just as it is during RUSS/RITP) is that one must operate on off-grid power.? That is, you may operate using any source of power besides being plugged into the grid (AC power.)?? The first "Radios At Home" will be this Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.? The frequencies will also be the same as those which are used for RUSS/RITP.? We will be operating simplex on 146.460 MHz.? You may wish to use the designated PL tone of 77.0, but it is not required (but some participants may not hear you if you do not.)? For HF users, we will be planning on using LSB 7.178 MHz if that is clear.? Of course, you may operate on other frequencies or modes as you wish to make contacts.? The point of this exercise is to continue to use our skills, to make contacts, and to have fun! Hope to hear you on the air this weekend!? - Heidi K7ZAE 5. MESN - Mesa East Stake Net - Monday nights at 8:30 PM, KF7RYX Repeater 448.225 Mhz PL 100 Hz.? Focusing on new users, beginner issues, net participation, emcomm. All licensed amateur radio operators are welcome to join. That's it for this week, until next time, 73, |
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Radios At Home this Saturday
From Heidi, K7ZAE ---------- Forwarded message ------------------------
Hello all! I am pleased to announce a way to be "radioactive" during the hotter, summer months. We will be holding what will be known as "Radios At Home."? It will begin this weekend, and will be held approximately once a month.? It will be just like the "Radios Under Sun Shade"/"Radios in the Park" that you may have already participated in before.? The only major difference is that you would operate in the air-conditioned comfort of your own home instead of deploying to a park or other outdoor location.? Of course, if you choose to operate mobile or portable, you may do that as well.? The only rule to participate (just as it is during RUSS/RITP) is that one must operate on off-grid power.? That is, you may operate using any source of power besides being plugged into the grid (AC power.)?? The first "Radios At Home" will be this Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.? The frequencies will also be the same as those which are used for RUSS/RITP.? We will be operating simplex on 146.460 MHz.? You may wish to use the designated PL tone of 77.0, but it is not required (but some participants may not hear you if you do not.)? For HF users, we will be planning on using LSB 7.178 MHz if that is clear.? Of course, you may operate on other frequencies or modes as you wish to make contacts.? The point of this exercise is to continue to use our skills, to make contacts, and to have fun! Hope to hear you on the air this weekend! - Heidi K7ZAE |
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Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Groups.io and More
Here are some links to several social media instances of our local ham community (and then some). Twitter: Follow the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club via Twitter at -?
Follow the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group via Twitter at -? Elmer: Here's a quick video from TechBoomers on the basics of using Twitter: Facebook: Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club Facebook Page - East Valley Amateur Radio Facebook Group - East Valley QRP Group - Elmer: Facebook Page or Group? What's the difference? A Facebook Page is not very interactive. It is a primarily an information page of a business or organization for the purpose of providing a single point of reference where the owner/administrator can push out notifications. A visitor to this page can "Like" the page and post comments to a notification, if allowed. A Facebook Group is completely interactive. Once you "join" such a group, you can post topics, events, etc. just as the owner/administrator can. However, the group owner/administrator can impose limitations and restrictions plus manage/moderate members' activities as needed. This is the type of Facebook presence that will allow maximum member participation, contributions, and discussion threads. YouTube: Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club - Dennis, KF7RYX - Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club (Excellent Presentations and Guest Speakers) - Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) - Well Known DIY Antenna Guru - K7AGE - Probably the Best Known Ham Radio Videocaster - Web Sites: Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club - Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group - Aaron's Excellent Digital Modes Website - Chandler Ham Radio Club - Superstition Amateur Radio Club - N1AV's informative Web Page - Well Known Supplier of APRS and Transmitter Hunting Products - Mesa RU Prepared - For those interested in being prepared - Local Podcaster: Mike, K7ZMM - An Eclectic Discussion of Tech, Ham Radio, Camping, Hunting - Groups.io, Google Groups, or Similar: Queen Creek Hams - /g/QueenCreekHams Gathering of the Willing - /g/GOTW Support Group For Byonic's APRS and Transmitter Hunting Products - /g/TinyTrak The Local Transmitter Hunting Support Group in the Phoenix Valley - If you have suggestions for additions to this list, please send them to me by direct email at jsammartino@.... Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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QCECG weekly training net - 5/17/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)
QCECG weekly training net - 5/17/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)Please join us.?Charge your HT, mobile, or base radio and join us Sunday evening. QCECG weekly training net - 5/17/2020 @ 8 PM (2000) Check in and let us know how your are doing. 8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - Visitors welcome! Listen over the Internet at |
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Re: [arizonaham] International Space Station Visible Saturday Evening
Just follow the link to get info.
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Re: International Space Station Visible Tonight
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý> Extra
points for spotting CYGNUS!
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I used to track the ISS (and various
satellites) with my Schmidt-Cassegrains (8¡± and 10¡±); it was particularly cool
to see one of the Space Shuttles docked with the ISS.
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I had to give it up ¨C it was painful
listening to the drive motors hemorrhaging to keep up with the ISS as it hurtled
across the sky...
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My God, that was over ten years ago.
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Where does the time go?
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Wes AG7WQ
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Re: International Space Station Visible Tonight
Extra points for spotting CYGNUS! On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 11:28 PM T. Wesley Erickson <twerickson@...> wrote:
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International Space Station Visible Saturday Evening
International Space Station Visible Saturday EveningFolks - Good news! Another great opportunity to spot the International Space Station this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona. It should be a great pass and hopefully the clouds will be minimal. Treat your family and friends to a viewing of the International Space Station tonight. I find that even the most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing the station as it moves across the sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us. If you are an amateur radio operator, take the opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the West Southwest and disappears toward Northeast. Time: Sat May 16 8:08 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 72¡ã Appears: 11¡ã above SW (from 225 degrees) Disappears: 11¡ã above NE (toward 45 degrees) I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track the station in advance at this link: And, something new! I've attached a chart of the actual pass. Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from the Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit the link and follow the instructions. If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick the closest one. The space station is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of the listed locations. If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies: Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide) Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3 VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550 UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800 UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800 Regards, Joe N2QOJ |
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New ARRL Podcast - The Eclectic Tech - Episode 5
New ARRL Podcast - The Eclectic Tech - Episode 5 The ARRL began a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY. This fifth episode has the following topics: A?new distance record at 122 GHz, digital meteor scatter; and wireless power transfer technology.The Eclectic Tech podcast brings news, interviews, and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio twist. Stream: As always, feedback is welcome. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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Re: International Space Station Visible Tonight
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýThank you, Joe N2QOJ, for sending out reminders about ISS fly-overs. I
certainly appreciate them (even though I try to stay relatively up-to-date on
impending passes).
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There will be another fly-over tomorrow night (May 16); this pass will be
slightly better than tonight¡¯s pass, with a maximum altitude of 78 degrees. It
will also be brighter, with a magnitude of ¨C3.9, compared to tonight¡¯s ¨C3.0.
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The following pass details were generated for my location in Florence:
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Subsequent bright visible passes (magnitude ¨C3.7) occur during the early
morning hours of the 17th (04:20 local time) and the 18th (03:33 local time).
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Before anyone asks: Yes, I¡¯m crazy enough to be outside looking at the sky
then...
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Best regards,
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Wes AG7WQ
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International Space Station Visible Tonight
International Space Station Visible Tonight
Folks -?Good news!
Another opportunity to?spot?the International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area (East Valley) in Arizona. It should be a good pass and hopefully the clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of the International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even the most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing the?station?as it moves across the sky at 17,150?MPH?- that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take the opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders.
The ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a great viewing and becomes visible directly from the West Southwest and disappears toward Northeast. Time: Fri May 15 8:56 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 56¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above WSW (from 248 degrees)Disappears: 11¡ã above NE (toward 45 degrees) I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track the?station?in advance at this link: And, something new! I've attached a chart of the actual pass. Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from the?Mesa?area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit the link and follow the instructions. If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick the closest one. The space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of the listed locations. If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies: Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide) Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3 VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550 UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.80 UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.80 Regards, Joe N2QOJ |
Joe Sammartino
T. Wesley Erickson
