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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/14/2024 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/14/2024 @ 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: Joe, N2QOJ 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz |
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Queen Creek will no longer produce Trunk or Treat.
Please read... With a focus on family friendly events that connect the community, the Town of Queen Creek will no longer produce Trunk or Treat. Last year, the event drew 20,000+ attendees and spanned more than a quarter of a mile with? a wide range of activities, making it difficult for friends and neighbors to meet up and socialize. As the Town Center continues to develop, parking options north of Ocotillo Road are becoming more and more limited. In addition, the size and scope of the event required a two-day closure of Ellsworth Road to safely set up and take down. The extended closure resulted in increased traffic congestion in the heart of the community. The event itself was also becoming increasingly expensive to produce - even with scaling back activities and reducing the amount of candy, the event was projected to exceed budgetary constraints for 2024.? Thanks to everyone who has made Trunk or Treat possible ¨C from sponsors, vendors, community groups and residents. For more information regarding the announcement, please visit As the Town continues to focus on community events that provide an opportunity for residents to engage and connect, the Town is excited to announce that the Queen Creek Hometown Christmas Parade will transition from a Chamber of Commerce event to a Town event in 2024 - stay tuned for more details. |
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Re: Ron Earl, K7RWE - Silent Key
Arrangements for Ron¡¯s service:
Thank you, Bob, N6JGN, for providing this information. On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 11:19?AM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Ron Earl, K7RWE - Silent Key
Ron Earl, K7RWE - Silent Key It is with deep sadness to announce that our good friend and fellow ham, Ron Earl, passed away last evening. Ron was a long time member and leader in the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group and very active in our local ham community, He participated in many events hosted by the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club, The Gathering of the Willing (East Valley QRP Group), and QCECG.? Ron gave of his time, his equipment, and fellowship.? He was an excellent example of service to his community, his Church, and his God. On a personal note, Ron and his dear wife Colleen, were there for me and my family when we were experiencing a very tough period a few years back. He and Colleen will be forever in our hearts. We will miss you, Ron, but your spirit of goodness and service is everlasting.
Please join me in a moment of remembrance of such a good man and prayer for his family. Thank you, Joe, N2QOJ |
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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Final Installment Tonight
Hello Folks, The recording of the final installment (Part 4) in our series, "When the Lights Go Out" is now available at the QCECG homepage: Thank you to Thomas, K7THJ, for providing the net recordings.? Thanks to John, KI7PPW, as Net Control Operator, and special thanks to Dennis, KF7RYX for hosting this important discussion topic throughout the month of March during our weekly Sunday night training nets. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Final Installment Tonight
The QCECG Net has just moved to the USERY 1 Repeater: 447.650 (-) PL 186.2 On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 7:33?PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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When the Lights Go Out - Final Installment Tonight
When the Lights Go Out - Final Installment Tonight Dennis, KF7RYX, will host his final 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 is the main topic of the weekly net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communication Group for the month of March. Tonight will be the final installment of the series and will continue until next Sunday Night's net, 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: ? IMPORTANT NOTICE: ?The Ocotillo Repeater may develop a transmission issue during the net. If it fails, the net will continue on the USERY 1 Repeater - 447.650 MHz PL 186.2 Hz. 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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Re: When the Lights Go Out - Third Installment Tonight
Hello Folks, The recording of Part 3, "When the Lights Go Out" is now available at the QCECG homepage: Thank you to Thomas, K7THJ, for providing the net recording. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ On Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 12:12?PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Radios for Sale
Radios for Sale Here are list radios that Randy, KE6JQT, has for sale: Baofeng UV-21 Pro $100.00 Yeasu FT-70D $ 200.00, includes a spare battery Wouxun KG-D901 $100.00 Quansheng UV-K5 $25.00 If you have interest, questions, etc., please contact Randy directly at: 702-857-5245 or by email at ke6jqt@... Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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When the Lights Go Out - Third Installment Tonight
When the Lights Go Out - Third Installment Tonight Dennis, KF7RYX, will host his third 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 is the main topic of the weekly net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communication Group for the month of March. Tonight will be the third installment of the series and will continue until next Sunday Night's net, 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: ? IMPORTANT NOTICE:? The Ocotillo Repeater may develop a transmission issue during the net. If it fails, the net will continue on the USERY 1 Repeater - 447.650 MHz PL 186.2 Hz. 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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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¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above WSW
(from 247 degrees)
Disappears: 10¡ã 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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