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Field Activities For The New Ham - Joe, N2QOJ Every new ham needs hands-on learning, preferably, out in the field with experienced hams so questions can flow and answers follow. Here in the Phoenix Valley, we hams are very fortunate to have some options that will give a new ham the opportunity to experience stations consisting of radios, antennas, power sources, and a knowledgeable ham. Those four ingredients (yes, there are miscellaneous goodies too) will allow a new ham to observe, learn, ask questions and, most importantly, operate all kinds of stations. Field activity has benefits for experienced hams too. For example, a ham might be interested in a different operating mode, learning about radio sports (contesting), engaging satellite stations, and lots more. So What Field Activities Are Available? RADIO UNDER SUN SHADE (RUSS) - During the cooler months, namely October through April, many hams take their portable stations to public areas (usually parks), set up and operate simplex to make as many VHF contacts as possible. Some also utilize UHF and HF bands. These folks are happy to host new hams, wannabes, and answer questions for the public. It's a ham field activity and a public relations event for our hobby. Dates and descriptions of this event can be found here: http://queencreekarc.org/ If you would like more information as to where these events are taking place, contact me at n2qoj.ham@.... RADIOS AT HOME (RAH) - During the hotter months (May through September, third Saturday), hams are encouraged to operate at home in comfort. The idea is to keep our operating skills sharp and our equipment in ready-to-go condition while not succumbing to heat strokes. Of course, there are folks who still bring this activity outdoors where conditions can be favorable such as park ramadas. In either case, new hams can still participate. Dates and descriptions of this event can be found here: http://queencreekarc.org/ Current Dates: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20. GATHERING OF THE WILLING - Also known as GOTW, this event on the third Wednesday of each month is brought to you by members of the East Valley QRP Group. QRP operation was their original meeting theme but now includes all modes of operation, all kinds of transceivers - Analog, Digital, SDR, etc. These folks get together to try out new radios, old radios, antennas of all types, and more. They are very happy to welcome visitors of all ages and abilities to share all about ham radio. Here are the details: When: Third Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00pm to 7:00pm, (UTC-07:00) Where: Mansel Carter Oasis Park ((West side of the Park). The address to Mansel Carter is 19535 E. Appleby Rd and can be entered either off of Sossaman or 196th and Ocotillo Rd. Contact Dave Martin @ ac7ff1@... directly if you are interested in attending or if you should have any questions. Here are links to their web presence: Facebook: East Valley QRP Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/944276985746258) Groups.IO (Email Distribution Group) Gathering of the Willing: /g/GOTW Chandler Amateur Radio Society - This bunch of hams meet every 3rd Saturday morning at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler. They have named this event, "Hams in the Park", or "HIP". Their catchy motto is "Be HIP". They do exactly what was noted above; the members meet, set up complete stations and have a great time socializing and checking out each other's stations. They welcome everyone to participate, hams and non-hams. Here is a description of the Group from their "Reflector" site: "This is the email reflector for the BE-HIP group of Chandler AZ. We are simply a group of amateur radio operators in the Chandler AZ area that enjoy doing ham radio field events and getting together for social events such as breakfast or lunch. We are not organized as a CLUB nor will we ever be. No rules or dues for this group of hams. We are just HAMS having fun on amateur radio. Our park events are on the 3rd Saturday of every month between Oct and April (the bearable months). All other events such as lunches and

? QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 1/12/2025 @ 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: Mike, N7MJF 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz No radio/scanner? No Problem! Listen in via your PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone: https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/10544

1 Hour Emergency Preparedness Presentation Queen Creek CERT will be hosting four 1-hour emergency preparedness presentations in early 2025. The material will be the same at each presentation. Here is the description of the presentation from the Town's website: The Town of Queen Creek is offering 1-hour emergency preparedness presentations on four dates in early 2025. If interested, please complete the form below and select the date that you would like to attend a presentation. All presentations will be held at the Queen Creek Historic Town Hall meeting room located at 22350 S. Ellsworth Rd. The dates for the presentation are: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10am Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10am Thursday, February, 27, 2025 at 6:30pm Here is the link to the page on the Town's website: https://www.queencreekaz.gov/government/fire-medical/emergency-preparedness

This is self-explanatory.... https://youtu.be/qtEpalwnv1E Regards, Joe, N2QOJ

? Local Ham Club Activities ? Check out the attached file for the January newsletter from Arizona Desert Aire Waves for the latest information about Ham Clubs in our local ham community. Regards - Joe, N2QOJ Joe Sammartino 24/7: 480.270.4563 Mobile: 480.381.2993 jsammartino@...

Hi Guys, When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP. Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard. I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides. How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400. Thank you guys. 73, Jim (W2JGK)

Local Suppliers of Ham Radio, Accessories, Instrumentation, PS, Parts, etc. Sometimes you need something for a project quickly or maybe you are putting together a parts kit for a future project. Ham fests are a good source of parts, but a brick and mortar experience can be fun. Mapped via APRS ..... https://tinyurl.com/HamStores IFC Radios & Safety - San Tan Valley - https://www.ifcradios.com/ (Some handhelds and basic accessories - CALL FOR INFO RECOMMENDED) https://www.facebook.com/InfinityFireComm Tri-Tek Electronics - Mesa - https://www.tritekelectronics.com/ (Parts, electronic kits, tools, etc.) https://www.facebook.com/TriTekElectronics Circuit Specialists - Tempe - https://www.circuitspecialists.com/ (Parts, electronic kits, tools, etc.) https://www.facebook.com/CircuitSpecialists Wired Communications - Scottsdale - https://www.wiredco.com/ (LED lights, COAX, Audio Cables, Connectors, and Adapters) https://www.facebook.com/Wiredco (No storefront, online and ham fests) Ham Radio Outlet - Phoenix - https://www.hamradio.com/locations.cfm?storeid=6 (EVERYTHING) https://www.facebook.com/HROHamRadioOutlet Chaney Electronics, Inc. doing business as Electronic Gold Mine in Scottsdale. (No storefront, online only but highly recommended by several Group members.) https://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/ or https://theelectronicgoldmine.com/ Regards, Joe, N2QOJ - East Valley Amateur Radio Group

Interested in getting assigned a callsign from a deceased person (usually a relative)? That is called silent key call sign harvesting. Here is how you go about it: https://www.ae7q.com/query/text/SilentKey.php Regards, Joe Joe Sammartino, N2QOJ Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club Co-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group

A local ham has a request for assistance...If you can help, reach out to him directly at "vince AT KN6TZA.org: Hello, I'm in the process of buying property in Queen Creek. Installing my ham radio tower would be part of the deal, which is one of the main reasons I want to get a more considerable lot for personal use. I've been trying to get some help from development services in both the city of Queen Creek and Pinal County, with limited results. I was wondering if somebody in your radio club has experience with this, so I can get a pointer in the right direction. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you Vince Lopez W7HMO vince@...

? Latest Hamfest Flyer ? Upcoming Hamfests (and more) Flyer from our friends at Arizona Desert Aire Waves (ADAW). Attached. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ

? Local Ham Club Activities ? Check out the attached file for the December newsletter from Arizona Desert Aire Waves for the latest information about Ham Clubs in our local ham community. Regards - Joe, N2QOJ

? QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/1/2024 @ 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: John, KI7PPW 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz No radio/scanner? No Problem! Listen in via your PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone: https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/10544

Folks, This first request for volunteers is going out to QCECG members only. Moving forward, we need a response from all 38 members whether you can be available or not for our official events. We need to keep track of participation for both our organization and for the Town Volunteer Coordinator. This event takes place over two days. - Hometown Christmas Lighting, Friday 12/6 - Hometown Parade, Saturday 12/7 For Friday, we need at least 8 total volunteers from 4:45 PM til 9 PM. 2 of these volunteers will be bus riders. Other assignments will be stationary. For Saturday, we need at least 15 total volunteers from 7:30 AM til 1 PM. 2 of these volunteers will be bus riders, 2 will be very active shadows, 1 will be a liaison at the Town Command Center, and other assignments will be assisting with staging and/or bus pickup/drop-off. Please respond your availability for each event ASAP by replying to this email. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ QCECG Co-Leader Joe Sammartino 24/7: 480.270.4563 Mobile: 480.381.2993 jsammartino@...