Queen Creek Historic Town Hall MEETING TONIGHT

QCECG MEETING TONIGHT

The Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group holds its meeting this month on Thursday, April 13th at 7PM.

IMPORTANT: We are now back at the Queen Creek Historic Town Hall building at 22350 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

Talk-In: 449.475 MHz, Tone 136.5 Hz

QCECG Meeting

#1203

Good Day,

Tomorrow is our next scheduled QCEC monthly meeting and I would like to ask all of you to respond if you can make this meeting or not.

Just send a direct email (jsammartino@...) to me letting me know if you can make it or if you cannot make it.

We'll be asking for an RSVP monthly to get an understanding of the anticipated participation.

Thank you for taking a minute or two to respond.

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

Co-Leader, QCECG

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

Re: No Net - No Net - No Net - No Net

#1202

Happy Easter to you all too!!!

73,

KK7CFJ?

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On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 08:01 Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

No Net - No Net - No Net - No Net

The Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group training net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/9) evening is cancelled.

Happy Easter to all!!

Thank you, Joe - N2QOJ

No Net - No Net - No Net - No Net

#1201

No Net - No Net - No Net - No Net

The Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group training net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/9) evening is cancelled.

Happy Easter to all!!

Thank you, Joe - N2QOJ

Superstition Amateur Radio Club

#1200

Did you know that the Superstition Amateur Radio Club is one of the most popular traditional clubs in the Valley?

Check out their website and publicly available newsletter - "The Communicator".

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

? Latest Hamfest Flyer ?

#1199

? Latest Hamfest Flyer ?

Upcoming Hamfests (and more) Flyer from our friends at (ADAW).

Regards, Joe, N2QOJ

HamfestFlyers-Rd.pdf

? Local Ham Club Activities ?

#1198

Local Ham Club Activities

Check out the attached file for the April newsletter from Arizona Desert Aire Waves for the latest information about Ham Clubs in our local ham community.

Regards - Joe, N2QOJ

April 2023.pdf

DeVry Hamfest And Electronics Swap - Saturday April 8th

#1197

(Flyer Attached)

On behalf of the Red Cross Communications Club and the Arizona Amateur Radio Club, I would like to invite you to join us for our annual Hamfest at DeVry this Saturday.? In addition to the tailgaters and vendors in the parking lot, we will offer VE testing and a couple of informative meetings and forums.?

0800 Emergency Communications Forum

An opportunity for those interested in ARES, AUXCOMM, and emergency communications to network and share ideas as we move into wildfire and monsoon seasons.

0900 Repeater Owners Meeting

The regularly scheduled spring meeting of repeater owners and frequency coordinators will be held at DeVry.

1000 Legislative Update?

U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko updates us on her efforts in the U.S. Congress in support of amateur radio. Several ARRL VIPs are expected to attend and meet with Rep. Lesko.

1100 Amateur Radio Council of Arizona (ARCA) Meeting?

A regular meeting for ARCA club delegates, alternates, and interested others to learn more about amateur radio in State 48.

Don't forget to get your tickets for some great raffle prizes, including an ICOM 7300 HF Transceiver, an Anytone 578 Tri-band Mobile Radio, and an Anytone 878 Dual-Band Handheld Radio.?

Please invite your friends and share the flyer with others that might enjoy a great day out with friends old and new!?

Charles Zurenko, N2TFS?

K7ARC, Inc. - Arizona Red Cross Communications Club

(602) 336-6669 (p)?│?(607) 435-3461 (c)

Charles.Zurenko@...?

2023Hamfest.pdf

Re: International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 minutes!)

#1196

BONUS !!!

There will be an even better sighting Tuesday evening. The max elevation will be 72! It begins at 7:21 PM.

Northwest ----> Southeast

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On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 11:46?AM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 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 54 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 us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 4 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the Northwest and disappears towards the South.

Time: Mon Apr 03 8:09 PM
Visible: 4 min
Max Height: 54°
Appears: 10° above NW (from 315 degrees)
Disappears: 37° above S (toward 180 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

Regards, Joe N2QOJ

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International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 minutes!)

#1195

International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 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 54 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 us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 4 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the Northwest and disappears towards the South.

Time: Mon Apr 03 8:09 PM

Visible: 4 min

Max Height: 54°

Appears: 10° above NW (from 315 degrees)

Disappears: 37° above S (toward 180 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

Regards, Joe N2QOJ

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Re: The QCECG Net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/2) evening is cancelled.

#1194

开云体育

Thanks?

Janet Gordon

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On Apr 2, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

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The QCECG Net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/2) evening is cancelled.

Thank you, Joe - N2QOJ

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The QCECG Net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/2) evening is cancelled.

#1193

The QCECG Net at 8 PM this Sunday (4/2) evening is cancelled.

Thank you, Joe - N2QOJ

Emergency Preparedness Fair - Saturday, April 15th, in Gilbert

#1192

This is growing to be a very large event with many preparedness demonstrations and information stands. Well known hams experienced in EmComm will be demonstrating and discussing emergency communications, family communications planning, recommended equipment, etc.. Hope to see you there, Joe, N2QOJ.

Re: QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/23/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)

#1191

Ok, the date is wrong.

Tonight!!!? 3/26/2023

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On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 6:20?PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/23/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)

All are welcome!

Your Net Control Operator: Joe, N2QOJ

8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz.

Listen in:

Join via EchoLink Node: N2QOJ-R / #185734

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/23/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)

#1190

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/23/2023 @ 8 PM (20:00)

All are welcome!

Your Net Control Operator: Joe, N2QOJ

8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz.

Listen in:

Join via EchoLink Node: N2QOJ-R / #185734

IFC Radios & Safety Celebration, 3/25

#1189

Our friends at IFC are celebrating their 10th anniversary and the community is invited...

International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 minutes!)

#1188

International Space Station Visible Tonight (4 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 80 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 us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 4 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the Southwest and disappears towards the East Northeast.

Time: Tue Mar 14 7:52 PM

Visible: 4 min

Max Height: 80°

Appears: 10° above SW (from 225 degrees)

Disappears: 50° above ENE (toward 68 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

Regards, Joe N2QOJ

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Anyone have an antenna tuner they want to unload?

#1187

I'm piece-mealing my HF setup and finding out that I can't really complete things without an antenna tuner.? My SWR is in the 3:1 range !

Anyone have a used one they want to sell?

Re: Can someone jump on 10 meters so I can test this old ICOM IC-701?

#1186

开云体育

Thanks Joe!

?

Jerry Suhrstedt

W7WAX

(360) 791-3311

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...>
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM
To: queencreekhams <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [QueenCreekHams] Can someone jump on 10 meters so I can test this old ICOM IC-701?

You can also go to and listen in across the country if the band is open.

?

Joe

?

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On Sat, Mar 11, 2023, 6:13 PM Jerry Suhrstedt - W7WAX <jerry@...> wrote:

I'm receiving great.? Trying to test this old radio and can't tell if I'm getting out.? Might also have a bad microphone.

Text me if available: (360) 791-3311

Re: Can someone jump on 10 meters so I can test this old ICOM IC-701?

#1185

You can also go to and listen in across the country if the band is open.

Joe

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On Sat, Mar 11, 2023, 6:13 PM Jerry Suhrstedt - W7WAX <jerry@...> wrote:

I'm receiving great.? Trying to test this old radio and can't tell if I'm getting out.? Might also have a bad microphone.

Text me if available: (360) 791-3311