International Space Station Visible Tonight (6 minutes!)
International Space Station Visible Tonight (6 minutes!) Another 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. It will pass almost directly overhead! 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 Southwest and disappears towards the Northeast.
Time: Wed Mar 16 7:37 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 84¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SW (from 225 degrees)
Disappears: 19¡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 this 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: 145.990 (67Hz PL Tone)
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 437.800
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Re: QCECG Meeting Tonight
Hi Joe,
We were out of town up north and couldn't make the meeting.??
Regards, David
At
the QCECG meeting Thursday evening (tonight), there will be two main agenda items to cover:
1. Joe, N2QOJ, will be presenting
and demonstrating WebSDR. A timely topic given the state of the world.
2. We will be reviewing the Town's (quickly) upcoming Spring into Queen Creek event on Saturday, March 26th that QCECG will be supporting. We'll review the venue, the requested support, etc.
Where: Queen Creek Library Annex, Zane Grey Community Room, 21802 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142,
When: Thursday, 3/10/2022, at 7 PM
Talk-In: QC Repeater, 449.475 MHz (-) Tone Encode 136.5 Hz
Details about :
As always, everyone is invited to our meetings.
Hope to see you there - Joe, N2QOJ
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? Latest Hamfest Flyer ? Upcoming Hamfests (and more) Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW). Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/13/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00)
Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/13/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome! We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is an option. You can just check in and check out when Net Control calls for "Short Time" stations. You will be acknowledged, logged in, and free to resume your evening. Please make the effort. This will keep you and your equipment ready in the event we need to call out for assistance. QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/13/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome! 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz, (-5 MHz Shift), PL (T-CTCSS) 100.0 Hz. Listen over the Internet at: Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R
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Upcoming Event - Chili Cook Off and Fox Hunt
Upcoming Event - Chili Cook Off and Fox Hunt
This looks like a fun event!
"The West Valley Amateur Radio Club is holding a chili cook off and fox hunt on March 19, 2022 at Surprise Park, Ramada #2, from 10 AM to 2 PM."
Full details of the Fox Hunt and Cook Off can be found in the attached flyer.
Thanks to Larry Johnson, WO7C, of W.A.R.C. for bringing this to my attention!
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Lunch With HamsWe meet at Fuddruckers every Friday!11:30 AM to ? Talk-In on 146.500 MHz Simplex
6455 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Juicy 100% premium burgers, Fudd Fries, handmade shakes, market fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers and Kid's Meals.
We have also arranged a "Manager's Special" for Hams - Burger, Fries and Drink - $7.58 (I think!)
All are welcome. Joe, N2QOJ Certified Amateur Radio Hambassador
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At
the QCECG meeting Thursday evening (tonight), there will be two main agenda items to cover:
1. Joe, N2QOJ, will be presenting
and demonstrating WebSDR. A timely topic given the state of the world.
2. We will be reviewing the Town's (quickly) upcoming Spring into Queen Creek event on Saturday, March 26th that QCECG will be supporting. We'll review the venue, the requested support, etc.
Where: Queen Creek Library Annex, Zane Grey Community Room, 21802 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142,
When: Thursday, 3/10/2022, at 7 PM
Talk-In: QC Repeater, 449.475 MHz (-) Tone Encode 136.5 Hz
Details about :
As always, everyone is invited to our meetings.
Hope to see you there - Joe, N2QOJ
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We Need To Support This Event On March 26th!
Hello QCECG Members (and friends of QCECG),
We have received a request from our Emergency Manager and the?Recreation Services?Division for volunteer assistance with at Mansel Carter Oasis Park on?Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Another great training opportunity!
Event time is 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
QCECG volunteers will be needed from?8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is a link to the??event page on the Town's website.
Recreation
will be utilizing 3 shuttles for this event for the first time.? The
shuttles will be traveling between Mansel Carter Oasis Park (event site)
and the Queen Creek Library (overflow parking lot). - Shuttle 1 & 2: 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Shuttle 3: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
There
are two paved parking areas at the park.? One to the north and one to
the south of the park.? It sounds like Recreation is going to close
the?south parking lot for the event and just use it for volunteer
and?vendor?parking.
At this time, the following lists the tentative assignments and number of QCECG volunteers needed.
QCECG Volunteer roles: - Two
or Three (2-3) QCECG members?will be needed?as net control.? We can set
up in the overflow parking lot at Mansel Carter Oasis Park like we have
in the past.
- Three (3) QCECG members ride?shuttles to assist with status updates and provide event information to citizens.
- Two
(2) QCECG members at the north paved parking lot to assist citizens
with?parking directions and assess space availability.? Possibly add two
(2) CERT members here.
- Two
(2) QCECG members at the Queen Creek Library overflow parking lot to
assist citizens with loading/unloading shuttles.? May be able to add one
(1) QC CERT member here and reduce to one (1) QCECG member.
- One (1) QCECG member or one (1) QC CERT member to assist citizens?with crossing from onsite overflow parking lot?to?park.
- Two
or four (2-4) QC CERT members at the onsite?overflow parking lot to
assist citizens with parking directions.? This will depend on QCPD's
parking plan
Event Details
1. Event Location:
? ? ? ? Mansel Carter Oasis Park ? ? ? ??19535 E. Appleby Road
2.?Queen
Creek?Fire and Medical Department or Recreation will provide?a pop-up,
table, chairs (2), and an ice cooler with water at the net control
station at the onsite overflow parking lot adjacent to the entrance to
the lot.
3. Queen Creek?Fire and Medical
Department or Recreation will provide?a pop-up, table, chairs (2), and
an ice cooler with water at the Queen Creek Library overflow parking lot
adjacent to the entrance to the lot.
4. Request that QCECG volunteers please bring a sports/camp chair and sunscreen.
5.?Recreation?will
provide a map and a "script" with all of the events and information
that we may need to answer for the public.
6. We will have a Parks Division Point of Contact provided to us by Joe LaFortune.
Please respond with your intent to volunteer directly to me (only me!) at my email address - jsammartino AT gmail DOT com ASAP.
Also, if you intend to volunteer for this event, you should try to attend our QCECG meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 10th at 7 PM.? Visit? for meeting details and location information.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
QCECG Co-Leader
480-381-2993
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Central Arizona Youth Net - Today @ 6:15 PM (1815)
Central Arizona Youth Net - Today @ 6:15 PM (1815) ** NET CONTROL OPERATOR TODAY - Nick, KO4PPD ** Central Arizona Youth Net - History and Detail Ocotillo Repeater (STV Repeater) 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz This net had been originally created and organized by Landon, AI7HE. 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 6:15PM Arizona time, 1815 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 or share with any youth that have an interest. ALL hams are invited to participate. 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.
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Specials and Events from Wired Communications
From one of our preferred suppliers in the Valley of ham radio related gear.
Joe, N2QOJ
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SO-239 Female UHF SO239 Chassis Mount Round Solder-Type Nickel??
Quality round SO-239 female UHF chassis connector with nut, solder tab and, washer for panel mounting. One of the best quality imported I've seen. Nickel-plated, gold center pin and solid construction. Delrin dielectric.
* Voltage rating: AC 500V
* Withstanding voltage: AC 1,000V one minute
* Insulation resistance:1,000M min at DC 500V
* Contact resistance: 3m max at DC 1A
* ONLY $1.69
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Up-Coming Soon Hamfest Locations ! Check out this list of events or click on the photo to see our listings and other items?on the Wiredco Facebook?Page!
March 19th - Scottsdale Hamfest & Swapmeet In Scottsdale AZ
March 20th Scout¡¯s Electronicfest & Recycling Swapmeet in Scottsdale
March 26th - W6TRW Electronics and Ham Radio Swapmeet in Redondo Beach CA
April 9th - Green Country Hamfest & Flea Market in Claremore OK
April 17th - Scout¡¯s Electronicfest & Recycling Swapmeet in Scottsdale
April 30th - W6TRW Electronics and Ham Radio in Redondo Beach CA
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?UHF Male PL-259 Solder Connector, Nickel for RG-8, RG213, LMR-400
UHF male (PL259) connector. Nickel-plated body with a tapered silver-plated center brass tip. Also, has the Bakelite Dielectric insulator that will NOT melt with heat applied when soldering. Connector is 1.56" long with a .72" dia. A nice high-end connector for use on RG8, RG213, RG214, etc. size coaxial cables approx. .199" to .432" outer diameter. RG8 and RG213 have the same OD: .405". The PL-259 UHF male coaxial connector is by far the most widely used RF connector in amateur radio, citizens band radio, and VHF radio. Still only $1.49
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/6/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/6/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome! 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. Listen over the Internet at: Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R
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Lunch With HamsWe meet at Fuddruckers every Friday!11:30 AM to ? Talk-In on 146.500 MHz Simplex
6455 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Juicy 100% premium burgers, Fudd Fries, handmade shakes, market fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers and Kid's Meals.
We have also arranged a "Manager's Special" for Hams - Burger, Fries and Drink - $7.58 (I think!)
All are welcome,
Joe, N2QOJ Certified Amateur Radio Hambassador
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New ARRL Podcast - The Eclectic Tech - Episode 54
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 54 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 54th episode has the following topics: A conversation with Barry Feierman, K3EUI, about utilizing VARA FM software for digital communications using inexpensive VHF handheld transceivers. Also, the demise of Google's Loon project.
Stream: As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe - N2QOJ
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? Local Ham Club Activities ?
??Local Ham Club Activities??
Check out the attached file for the March newsletter from?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves for the latest information from Ham Clubs in our local ham community.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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March and April Test Session Listing is now available!
March and April Test Session Listing is now available! The Latest Directory of Test Sessions is now available:
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It
seems to be DRM Repeater KD4ILM. It's fine when in digital QSOs but
when not in QSO, it transmits a continuous burst of the same motor
boating until it 's ID kicks off or another QSO starts. Can anyone else
confirm this behavior? (Big thank you to Thomas, K7THJ, for identifying
this repeater.)
Joe, N2QOJ
Folks,
It looks like we have some serious man-made noise locally on 442.350 MHz.. We need assistance in the Queen Creek area to locate the source of this terrible noise source. We need folks with directional antennas to report on compass headings of the source along with their exact location while direction finding so we can triangulate the source. Please direct message me so we don't tie up the Groups with these reports.
jsammartino AT gmail DOT com
Any help would be very much appreciated --- asap. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
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It
seems to be DRM Repeater KD4ILM. It's fine when in digital QSOs but
when not in QSO, it transmits a continuous burst of the same motor
boating until it 's ID kicks off or another QSO starts. Can anyone else
confirm this behavior? (Big thank you to Thomas, K7THJ, for identifying
this repeater.)
Joe, N2QOJ
Folks,
It looks like we have some serious man-made noise locally on 442.350 MHz.. We need assistance in the Queen Creek area to locate the source of this terrible noise source. We need folks with directional antennas to report on compass headings of the source along with their exact location while direction finding so we can triangulate the source. Please direct message me so we don't tie up the Groups with these reports.
jsammartino AT gmail DOT com
Any help would be very much appreciated --- asap. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/27/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome! We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is an option. You can just check in and check out when Net Control calls for "Short Time" stations. You will be acknowledged, logged in, and free to resume your evening. Please make the effort. This will keep you and your equipment ready in the event we need to call out for assistance. Questions: Email N2QOJ at [email protected] QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/27/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome! 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz, (-5 MHz Shift), PL (T-CTCSS) 100.0 Hz. Listen over the Internet at: https://broadcastify.com/webPlayer/10544 Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/27/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!We
understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is
an option. You can just check in and check out when Net Control calls
for "Short Time" stations. You will be acknowledged, logged in, and
free to resume your evening.
Please make the effort. This will keep you and your equipment ready in the event we need to call out for assistance.
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/27/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!
8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz, (-5 MHz Shift), PL (T-CTCSS) 100.0 Hz.
Listen over the Internet at:
Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R
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Was there a resolution to this?? I am just getting home from work and getting caught up?
-David N7DRK
Folks,
It looks like we have some serious man-made noise locally on 442.350 MHz.. We need assistance in the Queen Creek area to locate the source of this terrible noise source. We need folks with directional antennas to report on compass headings of the source along with their exact location while direction finding so we can triangulate the source. Please direct message me so we don't tie up the Groups with these reports.
jsammartino AT gmail DOT com
Any help would be very much appreciated --- asap. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
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Nevermind.? I hear the noise on the frequency now.? I've been talking on the MARCA repeater with some hams in the Chandler hams group (443.050) and it is thought that this may be a DMR repeater transmitting a digital signal.? I personally don't know but I do hear it.??
- David N7DRK
Folks,
It looks like we have some serious man-made noise locally on 442.350 MHz.. We need assistance in the Queen Creek area to locate the source of this terrible noise source. We need folks with directional antennas to report on compass headings of the source along with their exact location while direction finding so we can triangulate the source. Please direct message me so we don't tie up the Groups with these reports.
jsammartino AT gmail DOT com
Any help would be very much appreciated --- asap. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
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Joe Sammartino
David - N7DRK