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As a reminder, W0VFW radio net is tomorrow at 7 PM on our repeater. For the
new members who may be unaware of the specifics. 145.27, -0.6, 103.5. I
will be at the Post tomorrow operating as W0VFW. Hope to see you on the
net.
Respectfully,
Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret)
President, W0VFW ARC
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HAM Radio Team Reaches World¡¯s Most Remote Island
Well, it looks like today (2/13) is the last day as they are running out of gasoline to power their generators. I spent Sunday afternoon in fox and hound mode on 17 meters FT8 mode trying to hear them. I saw hundreds of Europeans and New England hams calling them, but did not detect their signal. Many were complaining they were using only 100 watts or less and a wire antenna.? They were also on 30 meters. but not heard here either.
Frankly I would of thought with spending a $ million or so, they would of could of had expendables air dropped on the island.
Here is an article you may find of interest:
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Re: President Gaylen In Hospital
Good News
President Gaylen is now home. It wasn¡¯t a stroke either. Glad he is out of the hospital.
Blessings
Patricia
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On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Michael Moore via groups.io <bigmo3259@...> wrote:
?Thank you
Thoughts and Prayers
On Feb 11, 2023, at 10:53 AM, Patricia Hawkins <prayerpartnerpat@...> wrote:
?Hello Ham Family
Once again President Gaylen finds himself in Wesley hospital. At this time doctors need to run more tests to get a good diagnosis, so not many details to share. I will try to keep the family here informed when we know more.
Blessings
Patricia, KE0TGA
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Michael Moore
KF0BFU
Sergeant of Arms
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Re: President Gaylen In Hospital
Thank you
Thoughts and Prayers
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?Hello Ham Family
Once again President Gaylen finds himself in Wesley hospital. At this time doctors need to run more tests to get a good diagnosis, so not many details to share. I will try to keep the family here informed when we know more.
Blessings
Patricia, KE0TGA
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KF0BFU
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President Gaylen In Hospital
Hello Ham Family
Once again President Gaylen finds himself in Wesley hospital. At this time doctors need to run more tests to get a good diagnosis, so not many details to share. I will try to keep the family here informed when we know more.
Blessings
Patricia, KE0TGA
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Green County Hamfest- Claremore OK.. ARRL STATE Convention APRIL 7-8
Upcoming is the 2023 OKLAHOMA Stare ARRL Convention. I have been attending it since 2006. Best Hamfest in the area.
Today I ordered my tables and Tickets. The DOOR PRIZES are AMAZING!!! If there is only 1 hamfest you can attend, it's this one bar none.
Here is the web site that explains it all.. It has a layout of tables and you can see my 4 table assignments.
It is a 2 day hamfest... April 7th 5pm to 9pm and Saturday April 8th 8am to 3pm...
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Re: Interview with 3Y0J Team Co-Leader Ken LA7GIA.
Very interesting
Check out the link below
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Oceanwide Expeditions
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? Interview with 3Y0J Team Co-Leader Ken LA7GIA.
"Everything is OK in the camp. The guys are good. We have a few antennas
up.
Running some pileups and preparing for the storm which will arrive in a
few
hours and last until Thursday. The boat will pull away from the island a
bit. The antennas and camp are being secured. The winds are expected to be
60 knots. 9 members will stay in the camp during the storm. They will try
to
run two bands this evening and tomorrow. They will take down one antenna.
They will run 30m and 17m using the Spider Pole on 17 and the aluminum DX
Engineering antenna on 30m.
The operation has proved to be extremely difficult. The most extreme
expedition I've been to. Setting up the camp has been a lot of work.
We will focus on CW and phone but there will be FT8. We have just
discussed
this today. We are running low power, only 100w. We have no amplifiers. We
have three antennas set up. We are considering setting up 20m as well. So
we
will have 30, 20, 17, 15.
The beach landings were accomplished by holding onto a line attached to a
buoy and floating 15 meters to the beach in our survival suits. This is
quite extreme. We float in all the equipment as well. Then carry the
equipment 800 feet up to the camp. We have videos of this. We spent a few
days to set up the antennas and tent then prepared for the storm that is
coming.
Everybody is in good shape. It's quite hard to stay here. A lot of wind,
but
today was a quiet, nice, and sunny day . This will change, and there will
be
a lot of rain. The day we arrived was a lot of wind and rain. Activating
Bouvet is not like activating an island in the Caribbean. It is really
windy, cold, and exhausting to bring equipment up here. It's a different
DXpedition than we thought we should do. It's a challenge, but we hope we
can stay on the island for some more days.
Regarding dupes, please only call us if you hear us. We have very good
receive here on Bouvet Island. We do not have any facility to upload the
log
on the island. We are saving on fuel and connection for this. When we get
back to the vessel, we will likely upload. We don't know when the first
upload will be. Going to Marama is very time consuming project because of
the procedure involved. (Ken describes it.) The first upload may be in the
weekend. Again, if you don't hear us, don't call us.
Nothing more to report. Hopefully people understand the complexity of this
operation. Hopefully we will be able to stay another 7 to 10 days. We are
working on plans for how to continue the operation despite the difficult
weather conditions here at Bouvet."
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Michael Moore
KF0BFU
Sergeant of Arms
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Interview with 3Y0J Team Co-Leader Ken LA7GIA.
Interview with 3Y0J Team Co-Leader Ken LA7GIA.
"Everything is OK in the camp. The guys are good. We have a few antennas up.
Running some pileups and preparing for the storm which will arrive in a few
hours and last until Thursday. The boat will pull away from the island a
bit. The antennas and camp are being secured. The winds are expected to be
60 knots. 9 members will stay in the camp during the storm. They will try to
run two bands this evening and tomorrow. They will take down one antenna.
They will run 30m and 17m using the Spider Pole on 17 and the aluminum DX
Engineering antenna on 30m.
The operation has proved to be extremely difficult. The most extreme
expedition I've been to. Setting up the camp has been a lot of work.
We will focus on CW and phone but there will be FT8. We have just discussed
this today. We are running low power, only 100w. We have no amplifiers. We
have three antennas set up. We are considering setting up 20m as well. So we
will have 30, 20, 17, 15.
The beach landings were accomplished by holding onto a line attached to a
buoy and floating 15 meters to the beach in our survival suits. This is
quite extreme. We float in all the equipment as well. Then carry the
equipment 800 feet up to the camp. We have videos of this. We spent a few
days to set up the antennas and tent then prepared for the storm that is
coming.
Everybody is in good shape. It's quite hard to stay here. A lot of wind, but
today was a quiet, nice, and sunny day . This will change, and there will be
a lot of rain. The day we arrived was a lot of wind and rain. Activating
Bouvet is not like activating an island in the Caribbean. It is really
windy, cold, and exhausting to bring equipment up here. It's a different
DXpedition than we thought we should do. It's a challenge, but we hope we
can stay on the island for some more days.
Regarding dupes, please only call us if you hear us. We have very good
receive here on Bouvet Island. We do not have any facility to upload the log
on the island. We are saving on fuel and connection for this. When we get
back to the vessel, we will likely upload. We don't know when the first
upload will be. Going to Marama is very time consuming project because of
the procedure involved. (Ken describes it.) The first upload may be in the
weekend. Again, if you don't hear us, don't call us.
Nothing more to report. Hopefully people understand the complexity of this
operation. Hopefully we will be able to stay another 7 to 10 days. We are
working on plans for how to continue the operation despite the difficult
weather conditions here at Bouvet."
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Re: Post 3115 chili cook-off and ham radio related
Thanks, good to know.
I will not be attending. The filter for the door is a great idea. The rep tester I sold almost did not go through do to the smoke. But it was double boxed and I told him to get the boxes out of the room. He did, and he kept it.
This Sunday 2:00pm is the Field Day ARC 2 nd organized meeting which will be held in Haysville ks at the Haysville united methods church.
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?Superbowl kickoff is also that date at 5:30pm...
Unfortunately I am not attending. I have attended previous Superbowls there. Because VFW3115 is one of the few venues in Wichita that sells adult beverages and people can smoke. It draws an excessive amount of smokers who enjoy sports.
Current CDC.GOV statistics: Men were more likely than women to currently smoke cigarettes. About 14 of every 100 adult men (14.1%) About 11 of every 100 adult women (11.0%)
They get the business and open up all 3 tiers of the building for such events. Smokers specifically come to 3115 because Derby VFW , Haysville VFW, and Mulvane American Legion all all smoke free. American Legion post 4 at Murdock and Water is closed on Sundays.. So expect a crowd, a crowd of SMOKERS!
HAM RADIO RELATED PROPOSAL:
Everyone knows Ham Radio Gear reacts negatively to smoke. It lowers value of any rig that's the operator is a smoker. I'd like to propose we make the VFW post 3115 radio room NON-SMOKING for that reason. Perhaps:
#1. Post a sign - SMOKING PROHIBITED IN RADIO ROOM on the door.
#2. Repair the door vent to include a HEPA filter, as there is an exhaust fan all ready in the ceiling in the radio room, but no filtering of incoming air.
The fan is controlled with a switch next to the light switch.
Larry W8LM
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Michael Moore
KF0BFU
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Re: Post 3115 chili cook-off and ham radio related
I like your idea Larry. Perhaps bring it up next board meeting. I will try and remember in case you forget. Since I would strongly encourage club members to use our ham shack it would be good to protect in this way.
Pat, KE0TGA
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On Feb 2, 2023, at 10:07 AM, Larry Macionski via groups.io <am_fm_radio@...> wrote:
?Superbowl kickoff is also that date at 5:30pm...
Unfortunately I am not attending. I have attended previous Superbowls there. Because VFW3115 is one of the few venues in Wichita that sells adult beverages and people can smoke. It draws an excessive amount of smokers who enjoy sports.
Current CDC.GOV statistics: Men were more likely than women to currently smoke cigarettes. About 14 of every 100 adult men (14.1%) About 11 of every 100 adult women (11.0%)
They get the business and open up all 3 tiers of the building for such events. Smokers specifically come to 3115 because Derby VFW , Haysville VFW, and Mulvane American Legion all all smoke free. American Legion post 4 at Murdock and Water is closed on Sundays.. So expect a crowd, a crowd of SMOKERS!
HAM RADIO RELATED PROPOSAL:
Everyone knows Ham Radio Gear reacts negatively to smoke. It lowers value of any rig that's the operator is a smoker. I'd like to propose we make the VFW post 3115 radio room NON-SMOKING for that reason. Perhaps:
#1. Post a sign - SMOKING PROHIBITED IN RADIO ROOM on the door.
#2. Repair the door vent to include a HEPA filter, as there is an exhaust fan all ready in the ceiling in the radio room, but no filtering of incoming air.
The fan is controlled with a switch next to the light switch.
Larry W8LM
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Re: Post 3115 chili cook-off and ham radio related
Superbowl kickoff is also that date at 5:30pm...
Unfortunately I am not attending. I have attended previous Superbowls there. Because VFW3115 is one of the few venues in Wichita that sells adult beverages and people can smoke. It draws an excessive amount of smokers who enjoy sports.
Current CDC.GOV statistics: Men were more likely than women to currently smoke cigarettes. About 14 of every 100 adult men (14.1%) About 11 of every 100 adult women (11.0%)
They get the business and open up all 3 tiers of the building for such events. Smokers specifically come to 3115 because Derby VFW , Haysville VFW, and Mulvane American Legion all all smoke free. American Legion post 4 at Murdock and Water is closed on Sundays.. So expect a crowd, a crowd of SMOKERS!
HAM RADIO RELATED PROPOSAL:
Everyone knows Ham Radio Gear reacts negatively to smoke. It lowers value of any rig that's the operator is a smoker. I'd like to propose we make the VFW post 3115 radio room NON-SMOKING for that reason. Perhaps:
#1. Post a sign - SMOKING PROHIBITED IN RADIO ROOM on the door.
#2. Repair the door vent to include a HEPA filter, as there is an exhaust fan all ready in the ceiling in the radio room, but no filtering of incoming air.
The fan is controlled with a switch next to the light switch.
Larry W8LM
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Post 3115 chili cook-off
On February 12th will be holding a chili cook-off starting at 3 PM and is
reasonably priced at $5. Let's turn out, support the Post and cheer on the
Chiefs!
Respectfully,
Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret)
President, W0VFW ARC
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Re: With Ice Storms down in OK and TX..Winter isn't over. . I bought a generator.
Thank you Larry, great buy.
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On Jan 31, 2023, at 9:27 AM, Larry Macionski via groups.io <am_fm_radio@...> wrote:
?Found this on line today.. I bought 1. 2-3 day shipping is free and they list 95 remaining.This is Costco Wholesale..
Honda 2200 Watt inverting Generator.. I have a Westinghouse I bought last year for $349..
This overstock fo r$98 seems to be a deal. I used PAYPAL which guarantees I will receive what I ordered.
PAYPAL also has a 4 pay interest free option... 4 payments $25..
Now why another generator? in case 1 doesn't start.. I have a renter on Oxygen...
They are showing 95 left in stock..at 9:30am 1/31.
Larry W8LM
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KF0BFU
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With Ice Storms down in OK and TX..Winter isn't over. . I bought a generator.
Found this on line today.. I bought 1. 2-3 day shipping is free and they list 95 remaining.This is Costco Wholesale..
Honda 2200 Watt inverting Generator..??? I have a Westinghouse I bought last year for $349..
This overstock fo r$98 seems to be a deal. I used PAYPAL which guarantees I will receive what I ordered.
PAYPAL also has a 4 pay interest free option... 4 payments $25..
Now why another generator?? in case 1 doesn't start.. I have a renter on Oxygen...
They are showing 95 left in stock..at 9:30am 1/31.
Larry W8LM
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Spring Hamfests are just around the corner
I am posting the upcoming HAMFESTS this spring 2023 within 350 miles of Wichita. I've also included "Dayton" Hamvention as it is the Mecca. but is 800 miles away.
I am contemplating attending some or all of them, provided funds are avalable. If someone wanted to share expenses, I'd consider splitting both our costs. The 4 states QRP convention in Branson promotes their QRP kits. The build this year is an IAMBIC CW KEyer with paddles for a $20 donation. It is not a swap and shop as the others are. I've included links where ever possible plan any adventure. Please note March 4th there are 3 hamfests within 350 miles. THe Irving Texas is the best, as it is a suburb of Dallas and only a 5 hour drive. Dallas has some really great ham clubs.
For further discussion contact me off group.... Keep warm.
Larry W8LM
02/04/2023 - Mine Creek Hamfest?? ?LaCygne, KS? Sponsor: Mine Creek ARC
03/04/2023 - Arkansas River Valley Hamfest Dardanelle, AR Sponsor: Arkansas River Valley Amateur Radio Foundation? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? Website: ?
03/04/2023 - Elk City Hamfest Elk City, OK Sponsor: West Central OK ARC Website:
03/04/2023 - Irving Hamfest Irving, TX Sponsor: Irving Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Website:
03/11/2023 - Boonville Amateur Radio Club Annual Hamfest Lone Elm, MO Sponsor: Boonville Amateur Radio Club
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03/25/2023 - Ozarks Amateur Radio Society Annual Hamfest Mount Vernon, MO Sponsor: Ozarks Amateur Radio Society
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03/31/2023 - 04/01/2023 Ozarkcon 2023 Branson, MO Sponsor: 4 SQRP Group Website: ?
04/07/2023 - 04/08/2023 Green Country Hamfest, ARRL Oklahoma Convention Claremore, OK Sponsor: Green Country Hamfest Inc
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04/15/2023 - Ham EXPO Belton, TX Sponsor: Temple Amateur Radio Club Website:
May 19-21? - Hamvention?? ?2023, Xenia, OH Sponsor: Dayton Amateur Radio Club? Website:
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Saturday,? January 28th at 2 PM VFW Post 3115 is having their Winter Games.? $10 buy in for Corn hole, shuffle board, pool, etc.They are suggesting that you bring a snack to share.Come out and support the PostGaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret.)President,? W0VFW ARC
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My bad call sign was wrong.? ?Should? be 3Y0J.Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret.)
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3J0Y DXepdition to Bouvet Island
It appears that the team traveling to Bouvet Island via boat is intermittently transmitting /MM.? Last SSB was 14.265 at 2130 UTC, last CW was 14.018.You can follow them on FB at "3J0Y - The Bouvet Island DXepidition".? It is a public group.Gaylen W. Klein, USN(Ret.)President W0VFW ARC
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Re: Tuesday Jan 22 Monthly W0VFW meeting at the post.
Good morning Larry
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?Everyone should be getting this message who at one time sined up to receive messages if you no longer wish to receive messages, pleas unsuscribe.
You can alos change your seettings to get a daily summary, not individual messages..
Thank you
W0VFW@ groups.io
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KF0BFU
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