International Space Station Visible Tonight
International Space Station Visible TonightThere
will be another pass this evening lasting 7 minutes. The good
news is that it will be high in the sky - 57 degrees. If you have
binoculars, try them. You will be amazed!
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 gets 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: Sunday Feb 07 6:46 PM
Visible: 7 min
Max Height: 57¡ã
Appears: 10¡ã above NW (from 315 degrees)
Disappears: 10¡ã above SSE (toward 158 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: 145.799 (67Hz PL Tone)
Regards, Joe N2QOJ
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - 2/7/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - 2/7/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) Check in and let us know how you are doing. 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome! Listen over the Internet at
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Valley System Fusion Repeaters
Have you had the chance to operate digital with your Yaesu
handheld, mobile, or base station yet? There are several System
Fusion repeaters in the Valley that you can access. Some are also
Wires-X capable.
I found this nice list at West Valley ARC's website. They also have an informative "Digital" page with several videos:
(This list is not all inclusive.) FREQUENCY NAME FM PL TONE COMMENT 449.800 West Valley / Boswell ?Digital Only (C4FM)
440.375 South Mtn 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog), ?Wires X 444.925 Mt Lemmon 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog), ?Wires X 448.100 Scottsdale 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog), ?Wires X 448.275 E. Mesa Usery 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog), C4FM preferred 145.330 TBird Honor Health 162.2 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 448.325 White Tanks 123.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 443.150 Scottsdale 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 146.660 Usery 162.2 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 145.250 Mt. Lemmon 156.7 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 447.650 Prescott-Mt Union 186.2 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 145.210 Goodyear 162.2 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 442.900 South Mtn 100.0 Fusion (C4FM & Analog) 147.100 Camp Verde ?Digital Only (C4FM) 447.175 White Tanks ?Digital Only (C4FM) 445.275 Phx matrix ?simplex frequency Added:
449.475 Queen Creek 136.5 Fusion (C4FM & Analog)
If you find any not on this list, let me know!
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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Correction: A word about test sessions in the Valley...
Hi Folks,Sorry about the repetitive post but the correction of Sue's call sign warrants a new post. Regards, Joe N2QOJ A word about test sessions in the Valley...
Thanks
to all the VE session managers, coordinators, and volunteer examiners
who continue to provide exam services to those of us upgrading and to
those folks who want to be hams.
I
would especially like to thank the following folks for providing FREE
test sessions to one, a few, or many candidates as needed. They arrange
and execute sessions almost monthly for anyone in need. I know because I
send interested parties to them regularly!
Sue, W7SKH and Chuck, W7CBR Bob, K9WMP and Laura, W9WMP Fred, AB7JF
So, many thanks on behalf of the amateur radio community in our Valley!
Joe,
Co-Founder,
Co-Leader,
-
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- Queen Creek Hams - /g/QueenCreekHams
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A word about test sessions in the Valley...
A word about test sessions in the Valley...
Thanks to all the VE session managers, coordinators, and volunteer examiners who continue to provide exam services to those of us upgrading and to those folks who want to be hams.
I would especially like to thank the following folks for providing FREE test sessions to one, a few, or many candidates as needed. They arrange and execute sessions almost monthly for anyone in need. I know because I send interested parties to them regularly!
Sue, W7SKR and Chuck, W7CBR Bob, K9WMP and Laura, W9WMP Fred, AB7JF
So, many thanks on behalf of the amateur radio community in our Valley!
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New 6 Meter FM Repeater Net Added
Hello Folks,
A new 6 Meter Net on Saturday evenings has been added to the Net Calendar at Queen Creek Amateur Club - .
Or, you can visit the Net Calendar directly at .
This new net is for 6 Meter enthusiasts and anyone else interested to learn about 6 Meter communications. The repeater is atop Mt. Lemmon and IDs as KA7LFX.
Your host and net manager is Jim, WX7G . Questions and comments can be directed to Jim at steinmetzjb@....
If you want to learn more about 6 Meter FM activity in Arizona, reference these links:
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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Test Sessions In February
Good day,
For those of you looking to upgrade or inform a friend or relative looking to get licensed, here's a list (attached also) of the February test sessions in the Valley.
I strongly recommend that you encourage the interested party to get their FCC Registration Number in advance so they don't have to use their social security number at the test site. They can do that here:
Almost all test session managers require registration in advance so please follow their respective guidelines.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/31/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/31/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) Check in and let us know how you are doing. 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome! Listen over the Internet at
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Local Ham Club Activities
??Local Ham Club Activities??
Check out the link (or attached file) for the February newsletter from?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?for the latest happenings in our local ham community.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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?Latest Hamfest Flyer?
Upcoming Hamfests Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW). Actually, mostly event information. Not a lot of hamfests around these days.
Use the link below or download the attached file:
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 26
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 26
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 twenty-sixth episode has the
following topics: Synchronous AM and a chat about a clever "Fox In A Box." Stream:
As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/24/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/24/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) Check in and let us know how you are doing. 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome! Listen over the Internet at Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R.
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Brenda Spencer, KG7YFA, Silent Key
It is with great sadness that I share this news.
Our friend and fellow member of QCARC and QCECG, passed away on Monday.
Brenda, married to our dear friend, Allen - KG7BMI, shared the enjoyment and excitement of our hobby and treated us with her participation at many of our radio events, meetings, and lunches.
We will miss Brenda but take solace in knowing that her beautiful soul is well cared for - for all of eternity. Please see the attached photos and feel free to share any thoughts.
As details of any arrangements become available, I will post an update.
Respectfully,
Joe, N2QOJ
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Map link to all locations:
UPDATE!???? UPDATE!???? UPDATE!???? UPDATE!
More Locations Added!? Mesa - 3, Queen Creek - 2
? RUSS, Radio Under Sun Shade - Also Known as "Radio in the Park" - RITP ?
Saturday, January 16th, 10 AM till 2 PM (1000 to 1400) Great weather! Perfect for another Radio in the Park or Radio Under Sun Shade event! You will find below a brief description of the event's objective and activities: *What is it?* *Here's the recipe:* - take several ham radio stations and antenna systems - add portable power - generators, batteries, solar power - add some experienced hams - include an open invitation to new hams, experienced hams, and anyone else - publish a valley wide talk-in frequency of 146.460 MHz (PL of 77 Hz); if operating HF, 7.178 MHz LSB - and replicate this recipe several times over in the Valley at the same time *What is the objective?* -
Engage in as many contacts as possible across the Valley using a VHF
simplex frequency of 146.460 MHz or HF frequency of 7.178 MHz LSB while
operating off grid power, If possible. *What is the result?* - An excellent opportunity to learn about ham radio and ham radio operators. -
A great opportunity to learn about the type of equipment available -
portable, mobile, base radios, antennas, coax, cables, solar arrays,
solar controllers, and more. - A great opportunity to learn about the importance of basic emergency radio principles. -
An opportunity to actually use the radio equipment and speak to local
hams and distant hams hundreds or thousands of miles away -- even if
you are not a ham! It
is a hands-on learning experience that is unequaled. We have had many
of these events over the last 11 years and every one of them has been a
tremendous success. The
hosts of these events have one key objective - to relate the fun,
facts, and usefulness of ham radio while exercising emergency
communications via simplex and off-grid power. *Where
and When? (Mesa and Queen Creek)* - More locations are possible and, if
they are confirmed, an update notice will be sent out. The event will run from 10 AM (10:00) till 2 PM (14:00). Dennis - KF7RYX, Doug - WB7TUJ, Don - KI7BFI? - Mesa locations
Dennis,
KF7RYX, will host his event at the ball field pavilion behind the
Stake Center at 2228 E. Brown Road in Mesa, AZ 85213 (just east of
Gilbert Rd. on the north side of Brown Rd).
Doug, WB7TUJ, will host RUSS / RITP in Mesa at Emerald Park.
Don, KI7BFI (MESA RU Prepared), will host RUSS in Mesa at Red Mountain Park, NE Section, enter at traffic light for Brown & Sterling. East side of parking lot.
Joe - N2QOJ, Ron - K7RWE, Court - KG7VF - Queen Creek Location 1
N2QOJ, K7RWE, and KG7VF will host
this event at the ball field pavilion behind the Queen Creek West Stake
Center (19730 East Ocotillo Road) located near the intersection (just
West) of Hawes Road and Ocotillo Road.?
Clint - KG7BWD - Queen Creek Location 2
KG7BWD will host this event at the pavilion behind the Queen Creek Stake Center at 21550 E Queen Creek Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (NW corner of Queen Creek Road and Crismon Road).?
Map of all locations:
*If you can't visit the sites, please check in via the frequencies listed above and participate off grid, if possible.* An update to this message will be posted later this week with a map link to all confirmed RUSS locations.
RUSS History: and
Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club C0-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group AUXCOMM, ARES MARICOPA COUNTY
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 25
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 25
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 twenty-fifth episode has the
following topics: Going on the hunt for interference with ARRL Assistant Laboratory Manager Bob Allison, WB1GCM. Stream:
As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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UPDATE!???? UPDATE!???? UPDATE!???? UPDATE!
More Locations Added!? Mesa - 3, Queen Creek - 2
? RUSS, Radio Under Sun Shade - Also Known as "Radio in the Park" - RITP ?
Saturday, January 16th, 10 AM till 2 PM (1000 to 1400) Great weather! Perfect for another Radio in the Park or Radio Under Sun Shade event! You will find below a brief description of the event's objective and activities: *What is it?* *Here's the recipe:* - take several ham radio stations and antenna systems - add portable power - generators, batteries, solar power - add some experienced hams - include an open invitation to new hams, experienced hams, and anyone else - publish a valley wide talk-in frequency of 146.460 MHz (PL of 77 Hz); if operating HF, 7.178 MHz LSB - and replicate this recipe several times over in the Valley at the same time *What is the objective?* -
Engage in as many contacts as possible across the Valley using a VHF
simplex frequency of 146.460 MHz or HF frequency of 7.178 MHz LSB while
operating off grid power, If possible. *What is the result?* - An excellent opportunity to learn about ham radio and ham radio operators. -
A great opportunity to learn about the type of equipment available -
portable, mobile, base radios, antennas, coax, cables, solar arrays,
solar controllers, and more. - A great opportunity to learn about the importance of basic emergency radio principles. -
An opportunity to actually use the radio equipment and speak to local
hams and distant hams hundreds or thousands of miles away -- even if
you are not a ham! It
is a hands-on learning experience that is unequaled. We have had many
of these events over the last 11 years and every one of them has been a
tremendous success. The
hosts of these events have one key objective - to relate the fun,
facts, and usefulness of ham radio while exercising emergency
communications via simplex and off-grid power. *Where
and When? (Mesa and Queen Creek)* - More locations are possible and, if
they are confirmed, an update notice will be sent out. The event will run from 10 AM (10:00) till 2 PM (14:00). Dennis - KF7RYX, Doug - WB7TUJ, Don - KI7BFI? - Mesa locations
Dennis,
KF7RYX, will host his event at the ball field pavilion behind the
Stake Center at 2228 E. Brown Road in Mesa, AZ 85213 (just east of
Gilbert Rd. on the north side of Brown Rd).
Doug, WB7TUJ, will host RUSS / RITP in Mesa at Emerald Park.
Don, KI7BFI (MESA RU Prepared), will host RUSS in Mesa at Red Mountain Park, NE Section, enter at traffic light for Brown & Sterling. East side of parking lot.
Joe - N2QOJ, Ron - K7RWE, Court - KG7VF - Queen Creek Location 1
N2QOJ, K7RWE, and KG7VF will host
this event at the ball field pavilion behind the Queen Creek West Stake
Center (19730 East Ocotillo Road) located near the intersection (just
West) of Hawes Road and Ocotillo Road.?
Clint - KG7BWD - Queen Creek Location 2
KG7BWD will host this event at the pavilion behind the Queen Creek Stake Center at 21550 E Queen Creek Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (NW corner of Queen Creek Road and Crismon Road).?
Map of all locations:
*If you can't visit the sites, please check in via the frequencies listed above and participate off grid, if possible.* An update to this message will be posted later this week with a map link to all confirmed RUSS locations.
RUSS History: and
Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club C0-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group AUXCOMM, ARES MARICOPA COUNTY
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RUSS, Radio Under Sun Shade
? RUSS, Radio Under Sun Shade - Also Known as "Radio in the Park" - RITP ? Saturday, January 16th, 10 AM till 2 PM (1000 to 1400) Great weather! Perfect for another Radio in the Park or Radio Under Sun Shade event! You will find below a brief description of the event's objective and activities: *What is it?* *Here's the recipe:* - take several ham radio stations and antenna systems - add portable power - generators, batteries, solar power - add some experienced hams - include an open invitation to new hams, experienced hams, and anyone else - publish a valley wide talk-in frequency of 146.460 Mhz (PL of 77 Hz); if operating HF, 7.178 Mhz LSB - and replicate this recipe several times over in the Valley at the same time *What is the objective?* -
Engage in as many contacts as possible across the Valley using a VHF
simplex frequency of 146.460 MHz or HF frequency of 7.178 MHz LSB while
operating off grid power, If possible. *What is the result?* - An excellent opportunity to learn about ham radio and ham radio operators. -
A great opportunity to learn about the type of equipment available -
portable, mobile, base radios, antennas, coax, cables, solar arrays,
solar controllers, and more. - A great opportunity to learn about the importance of basic emergency radio principles. -
An opportunity to actually use the radio equipment and speak to local
hams and distant hams hundreds or thousands of miles away -- even if
you are not a ham! It
is a hands-on learning experience that is unequaled. We have had many
of these events over the last 11 years and every one of them has been a
tremendous success. The
hosts of these events have one key objective - to relate the fun,
facts, and usefulness of ham radio while exercising emergency
communications via simplex and off-grid power. *Where and When? (Mesa and Queen Creek)* - More locations are possible and, if they are confirmed, an update notice will be sent out. The event will run from 10 AM (10:00) till 2 PM (14:00). Dennis - KF7RYX and Doug - WB7TUJ - Mesa locations
Dennis,
KF7RYX, will host his event at the ball field pavilion behind the
Stake Center at 2228 E. Brown Road in Mesa, AZ 85213 (just east of
Gilbert Rd. on the north side of Brown Rd).
Doug, WB7TUJ, will host RUSS / RITP in Mesa at Emerald Park.
Joe - N2QOJ, Ron - K7RWE, Court - KG7VF - Queen Creek Location
N2QOJ, K7RWE, and KG7VF will host this event at the ball field pavilion behind the Queen Creek West Stake Center (19730 East Ocotillo Road) located near the intersection (just West) of Hawes Road and Ocotillo Road.?
Map of all locations:
*If you can't visit the sites, please check in via the frequencies listed above and participate off grid, if possible.* An update to this message will be posted later this week with a map link to all confirmed RUSS locations. Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club C0-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group AUXCOMM, ARES MARICOPA COUNTY
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New Simplex Net Begins January 3rd, 2021 - 1.2 GHz
Reminder
New Simplex Net Begins January 3rd, 2021 - 1.2 GHz
Join Jeff, W0NWA, as he hosts the Valley's newest simplex net.
- Every Sunday at 10 AM, Starting January 3, 2021
- 1294.500 MHz Simplex
You can learn more about 1.2 GHz Band Plan at:
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/3/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - 1/3/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) Check in and let us know how you are doing. 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome! Listen over the Internet at Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R.
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Re: EchoLink Node N2QOJ-R Down
EchoLink Node N2QOJ-R is back online.
Please report if you experience any issues with the node.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
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Joe Sammartino
