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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 20

 

New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 20

The ARRL has a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.

The Eclectic Tech podcast brings news, interviews, and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio twist.

This twentieth episode has the following topics: Virtually endless power using diamonds; a chat with Paul Gilbert, KE5ZW, about amateur radio technology in public service.

Stream:

As always, feedback is welcome.

Regards, Joe, N2QOJ




Latest Hamfest Flyer - Minimal!

 

Latest Hamfest Flyer


Upcoming Hamfests Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW). Actually, mostly event information.


Use the link below or download the attached file:



Regards, Joe, N2QOJ



Local Ham Club Activities

 

? Local Ham Club Activities ?


Check out the link (or attached file) for the November newsletter from Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?for the latest happenings in our local ham community.



Regards, Joe, N2QOJ


Re: Ocotillo Repeater

 

GOOD NEWS!

The repeater is back in tip top shape.

The Samlex power supply failed and I replaced it with a Powerwerx 30 amp switcher. It's not the best but it's what we have on hand.

Hope to hear you all on the net tonight!

Joe, N2QOJ






On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 7:24 AM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
Folks,

The Ocotillo Repeater is exhibiting a transmitted hum.

Please refrain from using the repeater until further notice.

Thanks,

Joe, N2QOJ


QCECG weekly training net - 10/25/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

QCECG weekly training net - 10/25/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)


Check in and let us know how you are doing.

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

Listen over the Internet at

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM


Ocotillo Repeater

 

Folks,

The Ocotillo Repeater is exhibiting a transmitted hum.

Please refrain from using the repeater until further notice.

Thanks,

Joe, N2QOJ


New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 19

 

New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 19

The ARRL has a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.

The Eclectic Tech podcast brings news, interviews, and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio twist.

This nineteenth episode has the following topics: A celebration of radiosondes, and a discussion with Bob Allison, WB1GCM, about dc power supplies.

Stream:

As always, feedback is welcome.

Regards, Joe, N2QOJ


Central Arizona Youth Net, 10/18/2020 1700 Hours (5PM)

 

Central Arizona Youth Net, 10/18/2020 1700 Hours (5PM)

Ocotillo Repeater (STV Repeater) 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz

Net Control Operator - Landon, N7LTG

This net has been created and organized by Landon, N7LTG..

The purpose is to promote amateur radio to youth, encourage other youth operators to check in especially those that are not that active or are afraid to push that PTT, share ideas with hams young and old, improve on the air etiquette, and to have fun at the same time. The target is youth but ALL licensed operators regardless of skill level and age are invited to check in.

This net meets every Sunday at 5PM Arizona time, 1700 hours. To participate in this net, you may access directly on this repeater or via EchoLink at N2QOJ-R, also known as Node 185734.

For the duration of the net, this repeater's EchoLink node will be connected to the "YACHT" EchoLink Conference - Young Amateur Communications Ham Team, *YACHT" node 9544283.

Young hams are encouraged to participate or listen in. Please pass this announcement on to a young ham.

If you are interesting in just listening in over the Internet, please use the following streaming audio link:

This new net is sponsored by the owners, operators, and trustees of the Ocotillo Repeater: N7DJZ, WB7TUJ, N2QOJ, and KF7RYX.


QCECG weekly training net - 10/18/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

QCECG weekly training net - 10/18/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)


Check in and let us know how you are doing.

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

Listen over the Internet at

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM


Re: QCECG weekly training net - 10/4/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

Heads Up!

We will have a Phonetics exercise this evening during our QCECG net.

I've attached an amateur radio phonetics list in case you need a refresher.

Enjoy,

Joe, N2QOJ
PhoneticAlphabet.jpg





On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 1:02 PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

QCECG weekly training net - 10/4/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)


Check in and let us know how you are doing.

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

Listen over the Internet at

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM


QCECG weekly training net - 10/11/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

QCECG weekly training net - 10/11/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

Tonight - Have Paper and Pencil/Pen Ready!

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

Listen over the Internet at

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM


For Arizona QSO Party Beginning Today

 

For Arizona QSO Party Beginning Today:


AG7GK will be transmitting SSTV images, just his personal Arizona themed QSL cards, there are a lucky 13 of them.

So, if anyone¡¯s into SSTV, he'll be transmitting between 11 AM and noon 10/10 on the following frequencies:

2 meters: 145.500 FM

20 meters: 14.230 USB (likely difficult to pick up due to long skip during the day on 20)


New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 18

 

New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 18

The ARRL has a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.

The Eclectic Tech podcast brings news, interviews, and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio twist.

This eighteenth episode has the following topics: A new approach to electromagnetic shielding; a digital archive for the next 1000 years; a chat with Al Rabassa, NW2M, about keeping cool.

Stream:

As always, feedback is welcome.

Regards, Joe, N2QOJ


AZ QSO Party Coming up!

 

AZ QSO Party Coming up!

October 10 1500z to October 11 0500z


QCECG weekly training net - 10/4/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

QCECG weekly training net - 10/4/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)


Check in and let us know how you are doing.

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

Listen over the Internet at

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM


Latest Hamfests Flyer

 

?? Latest Hamfest Flyer??


Upcoming Hamfests Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW).


Use the link below or download the attached file:



Regards, Joe, N2QOJ


Local Ham Club Activities

 

? Local Ham Club Activities ?


Check out the link (or attached file) for the October newsletter from Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?for the latest happenings in our local ham community.



Regards, Joe, N2QOJ





Electronicfest Update: Next event will be Oct 18th

 

Electronicfest is Back!

It will be held near the area of the old 5 and Diner beginning at 5:30 AM.

We have a long tradition of providing a positive impact with our monthly electornicfest event. For many years, we have been able to serve both our community, as well as, our developing scouts while helping the environment. We are committed to continuing to host electronicfest and growing it stronger than ever in a post-COVID environment. However, at this point, we cannot host our event with the potential exposure threat to our scouts, their families. Thus, we have made the difficult decision that electronicfest will be canceled in June, July, August and Sept. We are targeting reopening in the month of October with new safety procedures in place.


Our current plans are to hold our next electronicfest event on Sunday, October 18th.


Please circle the dates on your calendars and let¡¯s plan to come back as a community stronger than ever. As you can imagine, our plans are evolving and we¡¯ll continue to monitor current events. We will continue to send out communications as updates become available.


Thank you for your continued patronage, understanding and for bearing with us during these difficult times. We appreciate your support over the many years. We look forward to moving beyond this crisis and come together so we can continue to enjoy our monthly event.


QCECG weekly training net - 9/27/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

 

QCECG?weekly training net - 9/27/2020 @ 8 PM (20:00)

This message is directed to the casual ham radio operators out there.

If you haven't checked in to this net recently, please do so. It takes little effort to fire up your handheld, mobile, or base radio and spend a few minutes exercising your radio skills.

It's not a lot of time and effort to ensure that you and your radio station are capable when necessary.

If you can't spend a lot of time on the net, just check-in as a "Short Time" station. We will check you in and out and you can go about your Sunday evening.

Thanks in advance!

8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!

If you don't have your radio or scanner handy, then you can still listen over the Internet at?

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ an email at jsammartino (at) gmail (dot) com.


Today''s Test Results

 

Results from Today's Test Session by Chuck, W7CBR and Sue, W7SKH:

15 folks tested, 15 passed - including an 8 year old YL!

The next social distancing session will be October 17th.

Contact Chuck or Sue directly for more information and to register.


Thanks Chuck and Sue for providing this test service to our community!

And thanks to your volunteers!