Field Day Report from N8NCC

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Field Day Report from N8NCC Memorial Club.

BTW- Sunspot numbers for June 25 - July 1 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0, with a mean of 0.
?Class 1D
?Total Contacts = 302
?Total Points = 1208?? (2x Digital, 2X power)

?Operating Period: 2020/06/27 20:29 - 2020/06/28 17:52

?Total op time (breaks > 30 or 60 min deducted): 14:22:25
?Avg Qs/Hr (breaks > 30 min deducted): 21.0

?Total Contacts by Band and Mode:

?Band?????? CW?? Phone???? Dig?? Total?????? %
?----??? ? ?? ? --? ? ?? ----- ? ? ?? ---? ?? -----? ?? ? ---
?? 80????? ? ?? 0?????? 0? ? ? ? ?? 30????? 30?? ?? ? 10
?? 40???? ? ? ? 0?????? 0???? ? ? ? ? 6????? ? 6?? ? ? ?? 2
?? 20? ? ? ???? 0?????? 0 ? ? ? ??? 27????? 27? ? ? ??? 9
?? 15? ? ? ???? 0?????? 0 ? ?? ?? 126??? 126? ?? ?? 42
?? 10? ? ? ???? 0?????? 0?? ? ? ? ? 63????? 63 ?? ??? 21
??? 6??? ? ?? ?? 0?????? 0?? ? ? ? ? 50????? 50??? ? ? 17
???????? ? ? ? ? --????? -----??? ? ? --- ? ? ----- ?? ?? ---
?Total???? ? ? 0?????? 0?? ? ? ? 302???? 302???? 100%

Soap Box-- started on 6M Saturday using a homebrew 5 element beam and 25W. We had solar powered batteries but 1B is limited to 5W .We were making contacts only with new grid squares, or countries. The lowest I can drop my power at the rig (ICOM IC756proII) was 10W
just after Dusk, 6M shut down and moved to a 80-10 Windom, our second antenna. I went to 10M. It stayed open till 22:45 local, then we went to 15M which closed at 23:30. Spent the remainder on 40M & 80M QRT at 02:00 Sunday local.

Returned Sunday about 07:00 and found 10 & 15 open. About 10:00 we found 6 open and returned there.
Highlights on 6M- 8 countries, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Porto Rico, St. Lucia, Hati, Cuba, and Brazil. Biggest Highlight was working K1JT, Joe Taylor, the inventor of FT8 on FT8 on 6M. K1JT 1D SNJ.? The rules allowed 1D stations to contact other !D stations.I worked a lot of 1D stations too!

Lets see if we can attach the WAS map..for those interested to view.

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????????????? FD 2020 N8NCC Memorial Club WAS Map? 1D FT8 25 watts
????????????? 80-10 Meters Homebrew Windom @ 30 feet.
????????????? 6 Meters 5 element Homebrew OWA @ 35 feet

New Aussie QTC e-zine

#153

Saw this on www.Swling.com. The first edition of QTC, a new e-zine from the Radio Amateur Society of Australia. Free for download.

Jeff
W0JMW

Re: FCC database with last test? (and Derby sidewalk sale tomorrow)

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The testing went fine we had 11 tested. The June 17,2020 issue of the ARRL LETTER mentioned all the "catch-up testing" that has taken place in the last 2 weeks because of states just starting to open up. We are part of that deluge. I just checked and no new license have been issued to our last test group yet. The ARRL HQ is still in lockdown by the state of Connecticut. The VEC -Volunteer Examiner Coordinators, are working from home. I do not know if they are getting those testing packets we send to the ARRL delivered to them at the ARRL or if they have to go? pick them up.?

The ARRL VEC enters that data into a data package that is batch processed by the FCC in Gettysburg. Generally it is updated once a day at 5pm but because Gettysburg may also be working from home, who knows.

I have been at the FCC office in Gettysburg and it is the size of a 3 bedroom house. They have about 8-10 employees. and that is where all licenses are issued, including commercial, marine and land mobile. Surprises everyone when they find out it is that small.

I was going to call the ARRL to see if they even got our package, but no one is answering the phone at the ARRL. and the only email address is a generic vec@...

On Friday, June 19, 2020, 4:40:42 PM CDT, W2PAN <panreach@...> wrote:

Just curious about how the last testing session went...? Was it a success?? Is the FCC database slow in converting those new callsigns!?

Hope to see y'all tomorrow morning in Derby for the sidewalk sale.

72
W2PAN

FCC database with last test? (and Derby sidewalk sale tomorrow)

#151

Just curious about how the last testing session went...? Was it a success?? Is the FCC database slow in converting those new callsigns!?

Hope to see y'all tomorrow morning in Derby for the sidewalk sale.

72
W2PAN

Re: Raspberry Pi (RPI) and Ham radio

#150

Ham PI V1.0 by W3DJS was released today... I am currently downloading it using uTORRENT. ETA for download is 5 hours 21 minutes.. There is going to be quite a rush to get this software. If you'd like a copy, contact me and we'll get together and burn an image on at least a 16Gb microSD card.

Hams are finding the Raspberry PI platform more than adequate for many Ham Radio applications. They are not only inexpensive but energy efficient.? Something to consider when planning a go-box, portable or emergency operations.

Anyone that wishes to experiment with me in this regard, or ALLSTAR or Repeaters please contact me.

Finally, 6 meters has been open these past few evenings I have worked 40-50 grid squares, 4 provinces in Canada, 2 call areas in Mexico and Cuba.
I hear the west coast calling Japan, and the east coast calling Europe, but I have not worked either. Last year I did, and even more. On 6 meters I am running 75-100 watts into a 5 element homebrew OWA beam at 35 feet.

Review the newest ICOM IC705 coming soon....

#149

Courtesy google translate.

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Re: Raspberry Pi (RPI) and Ham radio

#148

The ever increasing popularity of the Raspberry PI in ham radio continues. I have one running W3DJS's Ham radio V2.0 SD card. It tracks the ISS for me, as I'm trying to make a contact.. He has announced a bigger, bolder, better version he will be releasing hopefully by this weekend.? Here is a "sales brochure" -- it's FREE BTW...

Big Picture:
? ? Renamed project to HamPi and added branding (wallpaper, hostname, etc.)
? ? Converted manually-created (handmade) image creation to Ansible-created (automated) image creation
? ? Set up ~95% of software projects to automagically download latest version from Internet during build
? ? Add installation of x86 apps (versus ARM apps) in some cases for use with Raspbian x86
? ? Automatic upgrade of Raspbian packages and cleaning apt cache

Added:
? ? Add support for Northwest Digital Radio DRAWS? Pi HAT
? ? Initial Chromium Bookmarks for Ham Radio
? ? Pybombs for GNU Radio?
? ? AirSpy Driver?
? ? AirSpy HF Driver?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for AirSpy?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for FUNcube dongle pro+?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for PlutoSDR?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for OsmoSDR?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for Red Pitaya?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for UHD (Ettus Research)?
? ? SoapySDR Driver for VOLK-based type converters?
? ? AMBEServer?
? ? PatMenu 2.0?2
? ? wwl - (dpkg) Calculates distance and azimuth between two Maidenhead locators
? ? wspr?

? ? QSLware nag dialog
? ? Configuration of image to use 64-bit kernel

Replaced:
? ? APRS Message App for JS8Call with JS8CallUtilities_V2
? ? D-Rats 0.3.3 with D-Rats 0.3.9 (or later)?
? ? Removed WiFi Auto Hotspot which caused so many issues previously
? ? Disabled automatic gpsd connection to USB which caused issues

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Updates:
? ? Includes WSJT-X 2.2.1 (latest build as of June 2020)
? ? Updates HamLib from 3.3 to 4.0
? ? Updates FLDigi Suite
? ? Installs and compiles ax.25 from source
? ? Installs and compiles linpac from source
? ? Updates Pat Menu from 1.0 to 2.0
? ? Adds support to Ansible for slimmer versions of Raspberry Pi OS (formerly known as Raspbian)
? ? Resize (micro)SD card automatically
? ? Changes compression format of image from BZip2 to XZ for sizable savings and faster downloads
? ? Adds HamPi README and LICENSE to Desktop
? ? Add DRAWS? HAT documentation to Desktop

? ? Fixes miscellaneous small bugs

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Keep your eyes open next weekend here for the release announcement.

73,

--
- Dave
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Fw: (from NERDS) QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo this Summer

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NERDS - New England Radio Discussion Society

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Press Release

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LOS ANGELES - QSO Today host Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, announced that the first QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo will commence on August 8th and 9th, 2020,?over a period of 48 hours.?This virtual Expo is built on a live virtual reality platform commonly used by Fortune 500 companies and major universities.?Attendance is free, and anyone can attend from their home or office.?

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Eric and his team, including George?Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU, have assembled 50+ of the best ham radio mentors in multiple tracks to address this conference from the virtual Expo’s auditorium.?Icom has taken the lead as the Expo’s Platinum Sponsor, along with Gold Sponsors RT Systems,?FlexRadio, RFinder, DX Engineering, Elecraft, and GigaParts.

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At the Expo, amateur radio operators will be able to:

·???? Learn from a packed line-up of renowned ham radio speakers such as Ward Silver, N0AX, on Grounding and Bonding; Glen Johnson, W0GJ, on DXpeditions, and John Portune, W6NBC, on building slot antennas for HOA.?

·???? See demos of the latest ham radio equipment?from the world’s top equipment companies.?Attendees can easily ask questions and engage with Exhibitors through video, audio, or chat.

·???? Share ideas and network with their fellow ham radio operators at any time throughout the Expo.

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This platform simulates a full convention experience with an exhibit hall and exhibit booths staffed by live attendants, speaker auditorium, lobby, and lounges.??

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“I was planning on my own trip to Dayton this year when I heard of its cancellation, followed by Friedrichschaffen, and now Huntsville.?With the encouragement of my listeners and guests of the QSO Today Podcast,?I spent months looking at alternatives before deciding on a platform to create this virtual event to share with the amateur radio community.?Our virtual Expo also means that the hundreds of thousands of ham radio operators that have never to a ‘physical” event can now also participate.?Admission is free, and door prizes will be posted to the event’s website as they are added.?Since the Expo is completely funded by exhibitor booth sales, I’m encouraged by the great response from Icom and other sponsors” said Eric, 4Z1UG.

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The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo will commence on Saturday August 8th, run for 48 hours as a live event, then will be available as an on-demand event for another 30 days.?“How many conventions have I gone to, especially large ones, where I had no time to visit all of the exhibitor booths??Now I can attend every lecture, and engage as many exhibitors as I want since everything is available for 30 days after the Expo” said Eric, 4Z1UG.

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For more information go to?

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Press contact:?

Brad Grob

brad@...

+1-213-577-0092

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June VHF contest- This weekend plus Field Days info regarding logging.

#146

from :

This upcoming weekend is the . The as of late. Don't get stuck only on FTx modes -- give CW and SSB a try if the band is open for potential higher rates.

The operating event is the June 27 weekend and for 2020 there are some . Important changes include that "D" stations can work other "D" stations for points, and that individual stations using their individual call signs submit their scores separately; entries using the same club name (make sure everyone agrees on the same exact spelling) will be aggregated under that club's name in the results. To help address questions that might come up with the rules waiver, ARRL has published for this year's Field Day event.

Scott, N3FJP, reminds that in preparation for the 2020 rule changes. Scott has published a , including how to operate to adapt to the 2020 rule waivers.

Coy and Pam Terry - lost a granddaughter to coronavirus

Patrick Schneweis KC?ZRY

#145

Greetings to all -

I am sad to inform you our vice president Coy, and his wife Pam Terry, lost their 14 year-old granddaughter, Bailey Terry? to coronavirus last Saturday, June 06, 2020.

John and Peggy Terry are the parents of Bailey.

Funeral services and burial will take place in Houston, MN.

If you would like to send Coy and Pam a card or flowers, their address is -

3426 Sunview Ave

Wichita, KS.? 67216

Brandy, a twin sister to Brailey, also contracted the virus.? She is expected to make a full recovery.

Take care and be safe.

73,

Patrick Schneweis

President, W0VFW Amateur Radio Club

Re: Raspberry Pi (RPI) and Ham radio

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Could someone send/resend the email pertaining to the Collins gear for sale - please! I seem to have lost it somehow!

Thanks, Ken// WV3R

225-266-3551

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On Jun 8, 2020, at 10:02 AM, Lawrence Macionski W8LM via groups.io <am_fm_radio@...> wrote:

?Many do not know that? I was into low cost computers and ham radio. In the1980's I developed a Morse code send receive program for the COMMODORE VIC-20 and sold it worldwide in 73 magazine, as Peripheral Products. Worked very well and even received a letter from a coast guard station in Florida they were using it on military frequencies. Even had an offer to license it in Europe..? I think for everyone I sold, 5 were copied.

Anyhow fast forward to the last 5 years and the RASPBERRY PI (RPI) series of computers from England. A week ago they introduced a new more powerful one with 8GM of RAM memory.
Got an email from NEWARK -USA () this morning.
#1 the new 8Gb RPI 4 is $75
#2 shipping 2 lb. or less is flat $7.95
#3. 4,614 more will be available on 7/16/20
#4..They are no longer? optioning a 1Gb RPI4. (Adafruit has them)
#5. A 2Gb RPI4 is $35 (price drop)? 4GB RPI4 $55

As a side note, I was at Micro Center (KC) while out of town Saturday and they had new in box widescreen HDMI monitors for $69. I also picked up a few RPI3B's for $29 for ham radio work and a PI ZERO W for $10. The 400 mile R/T was worth it as I had other business nearby. Ham operators use RPI's for many many things. I use RPI2's, 3's and 3+'s for ALLSTAR? and MMDVM (ways to connect Ham radio's to the internet) as well as weak signal decoding for moon bounce.

If you are interested in Raspberry Pi's, Linux and Ham radio we can get together perhaps even get a group going like Harold did..Both the W?VFW repeaters are running on Raspberry Pi 2s. There are over 3 million RPI's in use today.. email me if interested. am_fm_radio (at) yahoo.com

Considered the Best Amateur Radio Gear Ever Built.. FYI

#143

The ham radio collection of Bill Wheeler, one of the founders of the Collins Collectors Association, who died recently, is up for sale per the appended email and contact. It includes much other than Collins gear as well. It will likely go very quickly.

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73,

George, W1BOF

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From: collins@...
Reply-to: skerr@...

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To: collins@...
Cc: jeff.a.stokes@...
Sent: 6/8/2020 12:57:22 PM Eastern Standard Time
Subject: {Collins} Bill Wheeler's Equipment

I have been informed that much of Bill Wheeler's (SK) equipment is on the market. If you would like to see a list of it please go to:

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If you are interested in any of the items please contact

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Jeff Stokes -- jeff.a.stokes@...<mailto:jeff.a.stokes@...>

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Who is helping the family with the sale of the radios.

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Thanks and 73,

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Scott

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Scott Kerr

President Collins Collectors Association

Retired Editor Signal Magazine

IT and Web Support

Dayton Chair

skerr@...

Raspberry Pi (RPI) and Ham radio

#142

Many do not know that? I was into low cost computers and ham radio. In the1980's I developed a Morse code send receive program for the COMMODORE VIC-20 and sold it worldwide in 73 magazine, as Peripheral Products. Worked very well and even received a letter from a coast guard station in Florida they were using it on military frequencies. Even had an offer to license it in Europe..? I think for everyone I sold, 5 were copied.

Anyhow fast forward to the last 5 years and the RASPBERRY PI (RPI) series of computers from England. A week ago they introduced a new more powerful one with 8GM of RAM memory.
Got an email from NEWARK -USA () this morning.
#1 the new 8Gb RPI 4 is $75
#2 shipping 2 lb. or less is flat $7.95
#3. 4,614 more will be available on 7/16/20
#4..They are no longer? optioning a 1Gb RPI4. (Adafruit has them)
#5. A 2Gb RPI4 is $35 (price drop)? 4GB RPI4 $55

As a side note, I was at Micro Center (KC) while out of town Saturday and they had new in box widescreen HDMI monitors for $69. I also picked up a few RPI3B's for $29 for ham radio work and a PI ZERO W for $10. The 400 mile R/T was worth it as I had other business nearby. Ham operators use RPI's for many many things. I use RPI2's, 3's and 3+'s for ALLSTAR? and MMDVM (ways to connect Ham radio's to the internet) as well as weak signal decoding for moon bounce.

If you are interested in Raspberry Pi's, Linux and Ham radio we can get together perhaps even get a group going like Harold did..Both the W?VFW repeaters are running on Raspberry Pi 2s. There are over 3 million RPI's in use today.. email me if interested. am_fm_radio (at) yahoo.com

June 27 and 28, 2020 - FIELD DAY!

Patrick Schneweis KC?ZRY

#141

Greetings to everyone –

Field Day is June 27^th and 28^th of this month, so, since it’s just 3 weeks away, it’s time to start planning the annual event as best we can.? You are all aware how the coronavirus has really put a kink in all plans and preparations of activities this year. I realize some of you may not want to participate in any type of social gathering at this time. Some of you may want to come for a short time to say high and grab a bite to eat. And, some may want to hang out for a while and make Field Day contacts.? Speaking for the club, I want to say whatever you decide to do on Field Day this year is your decision and it will be received with understanding and respect.

We don’t expect everyone to be interested in making Field Day contacts.? Please feel free to come and observe and/or just visit.

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In the W0VFW monthly meeting held on May 26^th, it was decided to have Field Day at my house this year.? I have enough yard area to spread radio stations around the yard under shade trees.? If it is extremely hot or rains, we can spread out in either the basement or the shop.

Field Day Location:

Patrick Schneweis / KC0ZRY

13218 Southwest Blvd

Clearwater, KS

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This is how I tell individuals to get to my house if they are coming from Wichita -

From the Hwy 235 and Hwy 42 Interchange, go southwest on Southwest Blvd (Hwy 42) past Cessna and Schulte. Continue on through the MacArthur and Hwy 42 intersection stop light.? Continue heading southwest and go almost one 1 mile past 119^th street west.

There is an F&F Satellite Sales sign along the right-hand (north) side of the road. ?Be ready to turn into the first driveway a short distance after passing the sign.? You will see the antenna tower and a gray trim house and a cement block building next to the house.

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If you would like to operate your own equipment and use one of the antennas available, here is some helpful information:

The available antennas are –

40 meter vertical

Hustler 6BTV trapped vertical

A screwdriver antenna with ground radials – if I can get it repaired before Field Day

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Other items to consider bringing other than the basic station equipment –

????????????? Table and chair

????????????? Power supply or generator

????????????? Extension cords

????????????? Coaxial barrel connectors and Coaxial Cable – whatever length you have available

????????????? Laptop – The W0VFW logging database will be on the network and users will be connected via Wi-Fi.

If you want to operate under your own call sign, you will need to provide your own logging system.

????????????? Bring ropes, pulleys, insulators and any antenna you would like to use. We will figure out how to get it up.

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Equipment/Supplies I have available –

????????????? Icom 718 and 706Mk2G - Both available to set up stations in the yard.

????????????? Kenwood TS-480HX - It will stay in the ham shack. Dipole antenna will stay attached to the Kenwood.??????????

Extension cords

????????????? Small generator

????????????? Three 12-volt automotive batteries

????????????? Antenna support poles, ropes, stakes, pulleys, insulators …etc.

????????????? An empty 25 ft fold-over pole will be erected. We will decide its best use Saturday morning.

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Equipment/Supplies I don’t have but we will probably need –

Band-pass filters to help eliminate intrastation interference.

Two HF antenna tuners.

????????????? Coaxial patch cables

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The current plan is to operate on a couple bands if possible.? If the intrastation interference is an issue for multi-band operation, we will figure out what to do.

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Food and drinks provided –

Smoked ribs

Pulled pork

Buns

BBQ sauce

Bottled water and tea

Cups, Paper plates and plastic ware

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Please bring a side dish or dessert, and soft drinks or beer of your choice.

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Bring anything you would like to share or cook on site.??????

A gas grill and a gas infrared oven will be available

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Agenda for Field Day –

June 27, 2020 -

????????????? Arrive around 9:00 to help set up antennas.?

????????????? Lunch at 12 noon.? Bring your own sandwiches or whatever you want to share.

????????????? Start working Field Day at 1:00 PM

????????????? Evening meal at 6:30 PM. Ribs, pulled pork sandwiches with various side dishes and desserts.

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June 28, 2020 –

????????????? No set agenda - will play it as it goes.?

Please help clean up when we decide to shut down the event.? Field Day activity ends Sunday, 1:00 PM.

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With the coronavirus situation this year, I would like to know how many people are interested in participating in this year’s W0VFW Field Day.? Please send me an email by June 22, 2020 so I can plan the layout of the event.

My email address: schneweisp@...

HOPE YOU TO SEE YOU HERE TO PARTICIPATE OR VISIT WITH THE GROUP.

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73,

Patrick Schneweis / KC0ZRY

President, W0VFW Post 3115 Amateur Radio Club

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Derby Radio Shack - Sidewalk Sale - Saturday June 20th — Early to Noon

#140

Derby Radio Shack - Sidewalk Sale - Saturday June 20th — Early to Noon

Anybody going!?

10 Years ago I hung out with ya and you guys set up a booth.

73
W2PAN

What Time for Events

Don Sharp Sr

#139

Hey Larry... What's the start time for ...

June 13-14th? ?I need a work party at my QTH to prepare "Mystery Boxes"
June 27-28th - ARRL Field Days annual event since 1936. Pat KC?ZRW
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I hope ur feeling better.
WB0QFR

Re: FLASH TRAFFIC - W?VFW VE's ANNOUNCE SPECIAL HAM RADIO TEST SESSION- WICHITA JUNE 6

#138

Is this for ve's only or can I take my general??

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On Sat, May 30, 2020, 9:42 AM Larry Macionski W8LM via <larmac17=[email protected]> wrote:

The Governor of the State of Kansas has relinquished her alleged power to close us down. Per our County Commission we were allowed to open up Yesterday. Immediately, we reserved the Hall and meeting room for ARRL VE Testing purposes.? As promised we stated we would notify you (24 candidates) as soon as retesting becomes available. THIS IS A SPECIAL SESSION designed to break the backlog of those wishing to? obtain an Amateur Radio License OR to upgrade. June is a special month in Ham Radio, You have a chance to get in while much is happening.

Please respond if you wish to attend. WE ARE ALSO ALLOWING "Walk-ins"... We can have as many as 12 VE's attend, based on need. So RSVP----- to larmac17@.... or w8lm@... (email forwarding)

Here are the particulars:
JUNE 6th, 2020 -- this is Next Saturday !!! You have 7 days to STUDY!!!!
8AM-10AM? doors will open prior perhaps by 7:30am -We will accept arrivals till 10am due to some traveling distance to test..
Location:
VFW post 3115 Amateur Radio Club, W?VFW

VFW post 3115
4801 West Douglas (corner of Anna)
Wichita, KS? 67209

Enter from South parking lot through wooden privacy gate into patio then into the hall (Do not use front Bar entrance)
Coffee will be available- (donations directly to the post, not the ham radio club)

Bring the following:
Government ID with a picture- If a minor- a parent's ID will suffice.
If previously/ currently licensed, (any license including Commercial, Marine or GMRS) Bring a copy to show your FRN.
Pens and pencils..Yes- sometimes you use pen other times pencil.
optional- Calculator without memory capability (you cannot use a cellphone calculator app)
????????????? scratch paper.
$15 cash or Check- if you pass you can take the next test free. Retesting same class exam requires repayment.

If you require special accommodations let us know because we WILL take care of you.
We WILL observe SOCIAL DISTANCING (no hugging or kissing VE's) Face masks at your own risk. We will not provide any.
Dress appropriately.? Family, friends, your ride- not taking the test, we request they wait outside on the patio. SMOKING only OUTSIDE.
EVERYONE will be REQUIRED to sign in. EVEN if a VFW member. by order of the Post Commander. This is ONLY to log who was present in case the Health Department determines a need to know who was here. (your Alibi)

Additional:
June 20th?????? SIDEWALK SALE DERBY RADIO SHACK
June 23rd.????? W?VFW monthly meeting (June-Annual Dues $20 due)? ALSO? monthly VE testing session..
June 27-28th ? ARRL Annual FIELD DAYS EVENT NATIONWIDE...

Study hard, Good Luck.. The Adventure begins. This is the best time in the world to get into Amateur Radio..

Larry W8LM
ARRL Life Member - Licensed 54 years.

"You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. " - Albert Einstein, explaining radio

Re: Sunday Afternoon Request and Reminders. Month of June...

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Wish I could be there to help Larry but I’m gonna be out of commission for the next month or two good luck with all of it I’ll be thinking of you guys ??

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On May 31, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Lawrence Macionski W8LM via <am_fm_radio@...> wrote:

June 6th?????? - 8AM Special VE Testing Session at VFW post
June 12th???? - WARC VE Testing...full details are at
June 13-14th ? I need a work party at my QTH to prepare "Mystery Boxes" to offer for sale at the Sidewalk Sale.
?????????????????????? We are taking donations to the club, packing them into boxes (we need boxes, slightly larger than shoe boxes)
???????????????????????? We weight them and attach a VFW donation letter to them. We will sell them for a DOLLAR a pound..
??????????????????????? We had coax, connectors, hard hats, meters, antenna's wire, fuse holders, even metal chassis's..
??????????????????????? If you have any "trinket" related to ham radio, that you'd like to donate,, bring it on over..,
June 20th????? - Derby Radio Shack - Sidewalk sale. We will be there at 5am to set-up?
June 23rd?? ?? - 7pm VFW Monthly meeting and VE testing -? Last chance to test for? Extra Class before the test changes July 1.
June 24th?? ?? -National Holiday... The 50th anniversary of my 21st Birthday....Gifts of Aircraft --land in west pasture Runway 18.
June 27-28th - ARRL Field Days annual event since 1936. Pat KC?ZRW will be hosting an informal at his QTH.
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Sunday Afternoon Request and Reminders. Month of June...

#136

June 6th?????? - 8AM Special VE Testing Session at VFW post
June 12th???? - WARC VE Testing...full details are at https://www.warc1.org
June 13-14th ? I need a work party at my QTH to prepare "Mystery Boxes" to offer for sale at the Sidewalk Sale.
?????????????????????? We are taking donations to the club, packing them into boxes (we need boxes, slightly larger than shoe boxes)
???????????????????????? We weight them and attach a VFW donation letter to them. We will sell them for a DOLLAR a pound..
??????????????????????? We had coax, connectors, hard hats, meters, antenna's wire, fuse holders, even metal chassis's..
??????????????????????? If you have any "trinket" related to ham radio, that you'd like to donate,, bring it on over..,
June 20th????? - Derby Radio Shack - Sidewalk sale. We will be there at 5am to set-up?
June 23rd?? ?? - 7pm VFW Monthly meeting and VE testing -? Last chance to test for? Extra Class before the test changes July 1.
June 24th?? ?? -National Holiday... The 50th anniversary of my 21st Birthday....Gifts of Aircraft --land in west pasture Runway 18.
June 27-28th - ARRL Field Days annual event since 1936. Pat KC?ZRW will be hosting an informal at his QTH.
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FLASH TRAFFIC - W?VFW VE's ANNOUNCE SPECIAL HAM RADIO TEST SESSION- WICHITA JUNE 6

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The Governor of the State of Kansas has relinquished her alleged power to close us down. Per our County Commission we were allowed to open up Yesterday. Immediately, we reserved the Hall and meeting room for ARRL VE Testing purposes.? As promised we stated we would notify you (24 candidates) as soon as retesting becomes available. THIS IS A SPECIAL SESSION designed to break the backlog of those wishing to? obtain an Amateur Radio License OR to upgrade. June is a special month in Ham Radio, You have a chance to get in while much is happening.

Please respond if you wish to attend. WE ARE ALSO ALLOWING "Walk-ins"... We can have as many as 12 VE's attend, based on need. So RSVP----- to larmac17@.... or w8lm@... (email forwarding)

Here are the particulars:

JUNE 6th, 2020 -- this is Next Saturday !!! You have 7 days to STUDY!!!!

8AM-10AM? doors will open prior perhaps by 7:30am -We will accept arrivals till 10am due to some traveling distance to test..

Location:

VFW post 3115 Amateur Radio Club, W?VFW

VFW post 3115

4801 West Douglas (corner of Anna)

Wichita, KS? 67209

Enter from South parking lot through wooden privacy gate into patio then into the hall (Do not use front Bar entrance)

Coffee will be available- (donations directly to the post, not the ham radio club)

Bring the following:

Government ID with a picture- If a minor- a parent's ID will suffice.

If previously/ currently licensed, (any license including Commercial, Marine or GMRS) Bring a copy to show your FRN.

Pens and pencils..Yes- sometimes you use pen other times pencil.

optional- Calculator without memory capability (you cannot use a cellphone calculator app)

????????????? scratch paper.

$15 cash or Check- if you pass you can take the next test free. Retesting same class exam requires repayment.

If you require special accommodations let us know because we WILL take care of you.

We WILL observe SOCIAL DISTANCING (no hugging or kissing VE's) Face masks at your own risk. We will not provide any.

Dress appropriately.? Family, friends, your ride- not taking the test, we request they wait outside on the patio. SMOKING only OUTSIDE.

EVERYONE will be REQUIRED to sign in. EVEN if a VFW member. by order of the Post Commander. This is ONLY to log who was present in case the Health Department determines a need to know who was here. (your Alibi)

Additional:

June 20th?????? SIDEWALK SALE DERBY RADIO SHACK

June 23rd.????? W?VFW monthly meeting (June-Annual Dues $20 due)? ALSO? monthly VE testing session..

June 27-28th ? ARRL Annual FIELD DAYS EVENT NATIONWIDE...

Study hard, Good Luck.. The Adventure begins. This is the best time in the world to get into Amateur Radio..

Larry W8LM

ARRL Life Member - Licensed 54 years.

"You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. " - Albert Einstein, explaining radio