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QCECG Meeting Tonight
This month's meeting will be a planning session for the upcoming spring into Queen Creek Event on March 23rd.
We will meet with the Recreation Dept representatives and CERT during our next QCECG meeting on March 14th at the Library RECREATION Annex (Southeast Entrance).? This is the entrance near the outdoor stage. It is not absolutely necessary to attend but if you can, you are welcome to attend. Joe, N2QOJ |
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International Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!)
International Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!) Folks - Good news! 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 about 51 degrees above the horizon! 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 hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 7 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the West Southwest and disappears towards the Northeast.
Time: Thu Mar 14 7:24 PM Visible: 7 min Max Height: 51° Appears: 10° above WSW
(from 247 degrees)
Disappears: 10° above NE
(toward 45 degrees)
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 Regards, Joe N2QOJ |
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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Tonight
The recording of Part 2, "When the Lights Go Out", is now available at the QCECG homepage: Regards, Joe, N2QOJ On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 12:02?PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Tonight
Dennis, KF7RYX, will host his second installment tonight on the popular discussion topic of "What do you do when the lights go out? As a private citizen and ham communicator, what needs to be considered if you're at home (or ??) and lose power to your home? This series will be the main topic of the weekly net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communication Group for the month of March. Tonight will be the second installment of the series and will continue for the next two Sunday Night nets, ending on March 24th. Please take the opportunity to participate or just listen in.? It is meant to be an interactive presentation with discussion. No radio? No Problem, listen in via the Internet at:? Where: ?Ocotillo Repeater (aka STV) at 449.325 Mhz, CTCSS Encode 100 Hz. When: March 3rd, 10th, 17, 24th @ 8 PM, 20:00 Hours. Who: ?John, KI7PPW - Net Control Operator, Dennis, KF7RYX - Discussion Host, Joe, N2QOJ - Net Manager Regards,? Joe - N2QOJ |
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Another Tech Class, 2 Days - May 4th and 11th
Another Tech Class, 2 Days - May 4th and 11th Another Tech Class has popped on my radar. Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club is hosting a 2-day class. Here's the link to the announcement:? It requires the purchase of Gordon West's Tech license manual, pre-study, and attendance on two Saturdays. Sounds like a self-study recipe with free materials from the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club might be a competing option: ????? Cheers,? Joe, N2QOJ |
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Fox Hunting - A fun way to learn about direction finding while enjoying the great outdoors!
Fox Hunting - A fun way to learn about direction finding while enjoying the great outdoors!
Have you heard of amateur radio "Fox Hunting" also known as "T-Hunting" or "Transmitter Hunting"? This amateur radio "sport" is very active in our area and can be a great club activity. The following is an excerpt from : "Transmitter hunting, or "T-Hunting," also often referred to as "Fox Hunting," is an enjoyable combination of Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques, orienteering, healthy exercise, fun in the fresh air, and good friends from all walks of life. AZTHunt utilizes small, low power transmitters hidden in public areas such as a large regional park and the "hunters" seek them out using easily constructed equipment along with a hand-held radio receiver. Around the world T-Hunting ranges from smaller casual hunts, such as those typically sponsored by AZTHunt, to national and international championship competitions. Additionally, T-hunting skills are often used in search and rescue work, wildlife tagging applications, and tracking down interfering signals in both professional and amateur radio communications systems. T-Hunting participants are not required to possess an amateur radio license and the skills are easily learned." "The typical T-Hunt sponsored by AZTHunt may be a larger scale "driving" hunt where multiple transmitters are located within a three to six mile radius of a starting point, or a walking hunt where several transmitters are hidden within walking distance. Driving hunts often also include the multiple transmitters of the walking hunt at a single main transmitter site once it is located, and those who prefer only the walking portion may proceed directly to the hidden transmitter area. Other options are available and we are always open to new adventures!" I strongly recommend a visit to to learn more about this radio sport and how you can participate or organize a sponsored event for your radio club, Scouts, students, or other group of people looking to enjoy a fun time. You will find great info and guidance on how to get started in this activity. The folks at AZTHunt use transmitters and other gear from Byonics (), a long time global supplier of APRS trackers, fox hunting transmitters, and accessories located right here in the Valley. Please take the opportunity to share your fox hunting experience with us. Best regards, Joe - N2QOJ Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club Co-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group AUXCOMM |
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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Tonight
The recording of Part 1, "When the Lights Go Out" is now available at the QCECG homepage: Regards, Joe, N2QOJ On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 4:13?PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Re: [QueenCreekHams] When the Lights Go Out - Tonight
Rick and all, I will make available the audio recording of each installment. I will send out a link to the first installment this week. Joe On Tue, Mar 5, 2024, 5:51 PM <harstonr@...> wrote:
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When the Lights Go Out - Tonight
Dennis, KF7RYX, will begin his series tonight on the popular discussion topic of "What do you do when the lights go out? As a private citizen and ham communicator, what needs to be considered if you're at home (or ??) and lose power to your home? This series will be the main topic of the weekly net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communication Group.? It begins tonight, March 3rd, and will continue for the next three Sunday Night nets and ends on March 24th. Please take the opportunity to participate or just listen in.? It is meant to be an interactive presentation with discussion. Where:? Ocotillo Repeater (aka STV) at 449.325 Mhz, CTCSS Encode 100 Hz. When: March 3rd, 10th, 17, 24th @ 8 PM, 20:00 Hours. Who:? John, KI7PPW - Net Control Operator, Dennis, KF7RYX - Discussion Host, Joe, N2QOJ - Net Manager Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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Upcoming Amateur Radio Technician License Class Details (STV / Queen Creek)
Good Day, A 7-day FCC Technician License class has?been scheduled for the end of March into April. If you know anyone interested in taking the class, please share the?details of the event with them. The class will be presented by Sue Rogers, W7SKH, and Chuck Rogers, W7CBR. This event is hosted by Greg Nottingham, K7HGN, and the location will be the LDS church building at 41246 N Barnes Pkwy in Ironwood Crossing, San Tan Valley 85140.? This Technician License Exam Prep Class will be held over a six day schedule with the exam session to be held on the seventh day. Anyone that wants to take this class must register in advance. To Register:? Contact Greg Nottingham, K7HGN, at?602-909-0844 or?gnottingham@.... Please do not reply to this email.? Contact Greg directly if?you have any questions or would like to register. Here is the schedule of dates and times:
Location:? LDS church building located at in Ironwood Crossing, Queen Creek 85140 This has been a Public Service Announcement by Joe Sammartino, |
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Latest List of Test Sessions for March, April, May, and June
Here's the latest list of Test Sessions for March, April, May, and June in our regional area. Here
is the Technician Class study guide from KB6NU. It is great for
self-study and available from the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club
website: Another
reminder: If you are upgrading, the FCC fee of $35 DOES NOT apply to upgrading
your license class. Something new: Free
study materials for General Class and Amateur Extra Class are also
available at the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club website: Note:
The General Class study materials have been updated to support the new
question pool that became active on July 1, 2023 and valid through June
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/25/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/25/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00) All ?are welcome to the weekly training net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group, a partner of the QC Fire & Medical Department ?and Emergency Manager. Exercise your station and your skills! Your Net Control Operator Tonight: Joe, N2QOJ 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. Would you like to volunteer as a communicator for the upcoming Spring Into Queen Creek 2024 event?? Send and an email to Joe, N2QOJ at n2qoj.ham@.... |
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Re: QCECG Requesting Volunteers for Spring Into Queen Creek, March 23th.
Joe, I will not be able to volunteer for this event due to a work conflict. I hope you're able to find enough for the event.?? Regards, David Keckta
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QCECG Requesting Volunteers for Spring Into Queen Creek, March 23th.
QCECG has received a request from our Emergency Manager, Joe LaFortune, to assist the Recreation Services?Division with Spring Into QC at Mansel Carter Oasis Park on?Saturday, March 23, 2024. Please review the following details and let me know ASAP? if you can volunteer your services. Thank you, Joe - N2QOJ Here is a link to the??event page on the Town's website. Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will be needed from?7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.? Shuttle buses begin running at 8:15 a.m. Event Location: ? ? ? ? Mansel Carter Oasis Park ? ? ? ??19535 E. Appleby Road |
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/11/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 2/11/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00) All are welcome to the weekly training net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group, a partner of the QC Fire & Medical Department and Emergency Manager. Exercise your station and your skills! Your Net Control Operator Tonight: John, KI7PPW 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. |
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Local Suppliers of Ham Radio, Accessories, Instrumentation, PS, Parts, etc.
Local Suppliers of Ham Radio, Accessories, Instrumentation, PS, Parts, etc.Mapped via APRS ..... IFC Radios & Safety - San Tan Valley - (Some handhelds and basic accessories - CALL FOR INFO RECOMMENDED) Tri-Tek Electronics - Mesa - (Parts, electronic kits, tools, etc.) Circuit Specialists - Tempe - (Parts, electronic kits, tools, etc.) Wired Communications - Scottsdale - (LED lights, COAX, Audio Cables, Connectors, and Adapters) Ham Radio Outlet - Phoenix - (EVERYTHING) Local Suppliers of Ham Radio, Accessories, Instrumentation, PS, Parts, etc. |
Joe Sammartino
David - N7DRK