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ARES Net Control schedule

Chris Miller
 

The following is the ARES net control schedule for the next five weeks:

May 16 Ray N0FIU
May? 23 Sierena KF0LQB
May? 30 Ryan KF0PEZ
June 6 JJ KB0PHX
June 13 Eric KD0CEN

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks.? 73

Chris Miller KC0F
Emergency Coordinator
Howell County District G
Amateur Radio Emergency Service?
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SMARC Hamfest June 1

 

Here is a link for info to the SMARC Hamfest June 1st.



If you'd like to carpool or convoy up, reply to this thread and we'll figure something out. Tickets are $7 in advance at the link above or $10 at the door.
Farmers Market Saturday

 

I failed to mention at the meeting last night that we'd be set up at the Farmers Market this Saturday from 9am - 1pm.? Located at the Endurance Church parking lot in West Plains. I hope everyone can come out and enjoy the day putting amateur radio on display and inviting others to join us.

Eric, KD0CEN
Kit Building!

 
Edited

Our Kit Build get together is coming up in just over a week. If you are planning on joining in on the fun, you need to get your kit ordered ASAP if you haven't done so already!

Several websites were suggested during last night's club meeting. Below I am listing a few ideas for kits based on low-cost and ease of assembly. You are welcome to pick one of these or explore the sites and pick something else.

  • - Small Dummy Load
  • - Code Practice Oscillator
  • - 11db Step Attenuator
  • - 41db Step Attenuator
  • - Dual Band Trap Dipole Antenna
  • - Manual HF Antenna Tuner
And a couple more ambitious kit if you need a challenge:
  • - A unique Dummy Load for hotel "DX" contests.
  • - 40m Receiver
  • - ATU-100 Automatic Antenna Tuner


If you are new to electronics and soldering, I suggest sticking with the first two or three ideas. Also, I highly recommend watching a YouTube video or two on proper soldering techniques. Soldering is a skill that anyone can learn with a little practice. Here's a short video to get you started:

I'll see you on the 25th @ 1pm at The Battery Station!
73,
Jeremiah - KB?PHX
Club Meeting Tonight!

 

Have you ever wondered if your radio is transmitting a clean signal? Join us at the club meeting tonight and bring a radio with you. We’ll hook it up to a spectrum analyzer and see how clean the signal is! 6pm at the Howell Count Emergency Operations Center (Basement of the Howell County Health Department). See you tonight!?
Re: New Ham Question

 

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Oh, that was you!?

On May 13, 2024, at 13:07, Dawn KF?PUP via groups.io <Dawn.RN@...> wrote:

?Thank you! Made a contact for radio check from town!

On May 13, 2024, at 13:00, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

?I did hear you make it in that time on the 940 and tried to call you back but I’m not in a very good spot. May not have heard me.?

Re: New Ham Question

 

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Thank you! Made a contact for radio check from town!

On May 13, 2024, at 13:00, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

?I did hear you make it in that time on the 940 and tried to call you back but I’m not in a very good spot. May not have heard me.?

Re: New Ham Question

 

I did hear you make it in that time on the 940 and tried to call you back but I’m not in a very good spot. May not have heard me.?
Re: New Ham Question

 

Being in a valley won’t help for sure. You should be able to get into the 444.425 via HT anywhere in town I believe. ?Also make sure your power is set to high.
Re: New Ham Question

 

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I surely appreciate your kindness. ?I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow. ?I’ll bring it into town today and try from higher ground. ?I am in a little valley that’s fairly wooded.

On May 13, 2024, at 11:59?AM, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

Just checked the 146.940 and 444.425 to confirm both are working. They’re are probably your best bet with an HT from where you’re at. I’ll try to monitor this afternoon but probably won’t be in the area. I’m sure others will be monitoring if you get it figured out and throw your callsign out.?


We also have a club meeting tomorrow night if you would like to bring it by we’ll figure it out.?
Re: New Ham Question

 

Just checked the 146.940 and 444.425 to confirm both are working. They’re are probably your best bet with an HT from where you’re at. I’ll try to monitor this afternoon but probably won’t be in the area. I’m sure others will be monitoring if you get it figured out and throw your callsign out.?


We also have a club meeting tomorrow night if you would like to bring it by we’ll figure it out.?
Re: New Ham Question

 

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I have an Explorer QRZ-1 HT from the JumpStart program for newly licensed hams. ?Squelch was preset to 5, I’ve lowered to 2 at your suggestion. ?When I press the MONI button to suppress the squelch I do hear the static but nothing when I press PTT. ?The same for all the repeaters I’ve programmed.

On May 13, 2024, at 11:36?AM, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

What model radio do you have? The settings pictures look correct. Make sure your squelch is set to 1 or 2…. Something low.?

Re: New Ham Question

 

What model radio do you have? The settings pictures look correct. Make sure your squelch is set to 1 or 2…. Something low.?
Re: New Ham Question

 

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Thank you for your help. ?I have something wrong because I don’t hear anything when I PTT.

On May 13, 2024, at 11:26?AM, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

Sorry I overlooked your picture that answered all the questions I had. Where are you located??

Re: New Ham Question

 

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I am just outside the city limits of West Plains off South 17.

On May 13, 2024, at 11:26?AM, Eric Presser - KD0CEN via groups.io <eric.presser@...> wrote:

Sorry I overlooked your picture that answered all the questions I had. Where are you located??

Re: New Ham Question

 

Sorry I overlooked your picture that answered all the questions I had. Where are you located??
Re: New Ham Question

 

What all repeaters do you have programmed? If you hold the PTT button for just a second and release it, do you hear the repeater? It should stay open for another half a second or so then Nunley. If you’re not hearing that, make sure your offset is correct and CTCSS tone is correct.?

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New Ham Question

 

Good morning, all! I am a new ham with a new HT. I have not yet made a contact but not for lack of trying. I have 5 of our local repeaters programmed into my HT but thus far have heard nothing but what I believe is CW. Is anyone available to review these settings and tell me if I’ve made an error? Thank you so much! I look forward to interacting with all of you!
Dawn KF?PUP

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Re: Geomatics Storm Watch Issued

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On Fri, May 10, 2024, 2:44?PM Eric Presser - KD0CEN via <eric.presser=[email protected]> wrote:
Geomatics Storm Watch Issued

 


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