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Re: September Meeting
Nice presentation Brian. It was good to see those in attendance as well. Harry W2HRY On Thu, Sep 14, 2023, 10:13 PM Brian Donovan - K2AS <k2as@...> wrote:
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September Meeting
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Thanks to the following members who attended tonight's meeting:
Steve Verzulli KA1CNF, Joe Rowe AG2Y, Harry Ramos W2HRY, Ned Asam W2NED, Brian Donovan K2AS, Bob Karz K2OID (Zoom)
Minutes are available on our website : xarc.us > Members Area > Meeting Minutes
K2AS presentation on Setting Up a Novice/Vintage Station is also available -
xarc.us > Members Area > Past Presentations
Hope to see you at our October Meeting on October 12.
-- Brian
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, September 14, 2023
开云体育Greetings:Sorry for the short notice. Today, we will continue
to meet for lunch at Wegman's on Monroe. I will likely arrive at about 12:15 pm. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Where: Upstairs dining area Address: 3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 Phone:? Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984 |
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January ARRL VHF Entry for XARC ?
Hello All, Earlier in the year Brian published a history of the Rochester Cup and the outstanding performance of XARC in winning the ARRL club gavel in the medium club category in the 90s. Times have changed, but the fun of local contesting is alive and well in our area. Recent ARRL rules changes have made it easier for smaller clubs (called local clubs) to participate with rovers (mobile stations). It could be a fun activity to get a few club members at home and a few to go out as rovers to a couple of grid squares and see what your equipment can do. In the local club category, you are limited to 10 entries and the fixed stations must be within a circle with a 35 mile radius. That seems like the right entry class for XARC, though you can decide to center the circle anywhere you choose. There is a little bit of up front work to do with the ARRL, but I would be happy to do this if there is interest. I can also present at a club meeting later in the year to explain tips and tricks for increasing your score and possibly coming away with a winning club entry.? Just an idea to consider that is available to all classes of operators.? 73, Jarred? Below - 35-mile radius circle centered around Henrietta. Does this cover a majority of club members? |
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September XARC Meeting
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Hello all,
Our September meeting is 7PM Thursday Sept. 14 at the Webster Rec Center.? We'll have the usual agenda, find out what people have been during this summer, and K2AS will be presenting on assembling a Novice or vintage station.
We will have a Zoom session as well, but be advised it is best to attend in person if you can.
Hope to see you there.
Brian
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XARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: XARC September General Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Lancaster Hamfest is this Saturday
Hope to see some?of you at the?hamfest before the VHF contest this weekend, Dave N2OA ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Luke via larc <larc@...> Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 7:13?AM Subject: [Larc Reflector] Lancaster Hamfest is this Saturday To: GBHamfest reflector <gbhamfest@...>, LARC <larc@...>, Laura Mueller <n2ljm@...> The following is a message from the Lancaster Amateur Radio Club W2SO =================================== *Lancaster Hamfest -* ? ?*Sept 9, 2023? Saturday? -? * *? ? ?Being held at? the **Transit Drive In* ? ? ? ?6655 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094? ?Map and directions <> *only... * *$ 8.00 admission and free tailgating*7am? - till? ( get there early )*Food and refreshments *Talk In - W2SO? ?147.255? ?pl 107.2there is a? A GIANT AREA FOR? TAILGATING ============================ Lancaster Amateur Radio Club ?* Monthly Meeting- 1st Tues of Month ?* INFO Net - Mondays 8:00PM? 147.255? PL 107.2 ?* Club House open every Thurs 7PM ?Club W2SO Repeaters: ?* 2 Meters - 147.255? PL 107.2 ?* 220? - 224.640 PL 107.2 ?* 440? - 443.850 PL 107.2 ?* 6 Meters - 52.170? PL 107.2 ?* Batavia - 147.285+ PL 141.3 and 444.275+ PL 141.3 ?* Echolink Wires-X ?* Winlink Gateway - KC2LAS-10? 145.010 ?* PACKET Station W2SO 145.010 ?* FLDigi MT63 2000L Station W2SO 144.960 Sal Zarbo W2SAL - Club President mail to: sal_zarbo@... David Sepulveda - club Vice Pres. mail to: sepulved@... ?Chris Griesbaum W1OCK - Membership Chairman ?mailto: chris@... ?Adam Pawlowski KC2YQF? - Webpage? ?mailto:ajp26@... ================================== ?Only club and ham radio related information is allowed.? Members who abuse the reflector will be removed from the email reflector. ================================== Subscribed members can send a message to everyone on the LARC list send to: larc@... |
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Antenna Help
Lou, K2ANC has? an antenna that is misbehaving.? At the young age of 89, Lou is not certified for roof climbing.? Good chance it is a simple fix, but requires going up on his 1 1/2 story roof.? I am willing to go up, but would like one or two guys to help.? Lou has a ladder and plenty of tools if needed.? Probably not required to go up on the roof, but you can if comfortable.
Let me know if you can help, and we can set up a time with Lou. Brian |
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Vintage Test Equipment
开云体育All, Lou, K2ANC has donated some equipment to the club.? I stopped by
his place yesterday and picked it up.? In addition, he also
donated a more modern accessory, a Timewave Navigator.? The
Timewave Navigator, I might consider keeping for the club, but
will discuss with members.? It could be usable for Field Day if we
wanted to run digital modes on a not so modern rig.? It currently
sells for $375.? The vintage test equipment I thought I might take
to the hamfest, but will probably research some more before doing
that.? But if someone in the club really wants these items, maybe
we can come up with a fair price.? Please don't ask if you are
planning on flipping them for a higher price. The two units are:
Both seem to power up, but are untested at the moment.? Units in
similar condition can be found on eBay.? The Audio Generators are
selling for a bit under $100.? The VTVM is another story.? One is
listed for $795, others for several hundred.? One of the best
VTVMs of it's day, so I guess it is in demand.? But I want to
research some more. If anyone in the club would like to purchase one of these, email me directly, and we can discuss. If not, we might try the VTVM on eBay to maximize our return. Brian |
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Ameritron AL-811H
Offering up for sale here first before bringing it to the Hamfest this weekend and putting it on QRZ Swapmeet. Ameritron AL-811H. Original , not modified. Currently 600W output. Suspect one tube bad. Along with 4 NIB Taylor 811A tubes purchased from RF Parts when these?tubes were still available. Didn't install the set yet to bring?up to full 800W PEP. Can bring to ROC City Hamfest and you can check it out there. I can bring a?1.5kW dummy load but we will need to find a generator to power on. Asking $925. Used sparingly. Regards, Harry Ramos W2HRY |
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Ameritron AL-84 with Spare tubes for Sale
Offering up for sale here first before bringing it to the Hamfest this weekend and putting it on QRZ Swapmeet. Ameritron AL-811H. Original , not modified. Currently 600W output. Suspect one tube bad. Along with 4 NIB Taylor 811A tubes purchased from RF Parts when these?tubes were still available. Didn't install the set yet to bring?up to full 800W PEP. Can bring to ROC City Hamfest and you can check it out there. I can bring a?1.5kW dummy load but we will need to find a generator to power on. Asking $925. Used sparingly. Regards, Harry Ramos W2HRY |
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Re: UPDATED: [xarc] XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
Brian, I did not RSVP as I was out of town for 2 weeks. I am planning on Wednesday the 16th this week. Peter F. W2SKY On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 9:18?AM Brian Donovan - K2AS <k2as@...> wrote: Latest forecast for Tuesday is steady rain overnight and into Tuesday |
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Re: UPDATED: [xarc] XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
Wednesday's actually much better for me.? See you there.
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73 Bob, K2OID On 8/14/2023 9:18 AM, Brian Donovan - K2AS wrote:
Latest forecast for Tuesday is steady rain overnight and into Tuesday AM, with scattered showers after. Since the wx looks not great for Tuesday, let's go for Wednesday instead.? Hopefully this won't mess up too many plans, but sitting out in the rain would be no fun.? Wednesdays forecast looks better. --
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UPDATED: [xarc] XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
Latest forecast for Tuesday is steady rain overnight and into Tuesday AM, with scattered showers after. Since the wx looks not great for Tuesday, let's go for Wednesday instead.? Hopefully this won't mess up too many plans, but sitting out in the rain would be no fun.? Wednesdays forecast looks better.
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Everything else stays the same, we'll just meet Wednesday at 12:30. - Brian On 8/2/2023 6:31 PM, Brian Donovan - K2AS wrote:
Since our last event was Field Day, let's have an informal XARC summer picnic.? Nothing will be provided, so bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs, etc. |
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Re: XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
I am planning to attend. Thank you... 73, W2NED
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On 8/2/2023 6:31 PM, Brian Donovan - K2AS wrote:
Since our last event was Field Day, let's have an informal XARC summer picnic.? Nothing will be provided, so bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs, etc. |
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Re: XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
Brian, Picnic sounds good.? I am planning on being there. steve ka1cnf
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 06:31:46 PM EDT, Brian Donovan - K2AS <k2as@...> wrote:
Since our last event was Field Day, let's have an informal XARC summer picnic.? Nothing will be provided, so bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs, etc. Let's plan on Tuesday August 15th, 12:30 PM at Ellison Park at the North Landing Road Horse Shoe Parking lot.? Rain date is Wednesday Aug. 16th.? We will pick a nice shady area.? I don't know if there are any picnic tables there or not, and shelters are not cheap, so plan accordingly.? Maybe we can scrounge up a few folding tables (bring'em if you got em) This will be very informal.? Feel free to bring any show-and-tell items and share any interesting ham radio activities this past couple of months. We'll play it by ear, so we can try 146.55 MHz as talk-in frequency, if we are not close to parking lot and easily seen. If wx is an issue, rain date will be confirmed on this email list as early as possible.? Also announced on repeater frequency and on our website ASAP.? If weather is bad on both 15th and 16th, probably just cancel. Here is a map. <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d877.3782003901407!2d-77.52861300705781!3d43.15288231654243!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1691015000713!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> Hope to see you there. 73, Brian K2AS |
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Re: XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
A picnic sounds like a great idea.? Unfortunately,the XYL (do we still use that term?) says?we will be in VA on the 15th to celebrate?my daughter's 50th birthday. We are all getting old.? :(? Joe On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 6:43?PM Brian Donovan - K2AS <k2as@...> wrote: I guess that embedded map didn't work so well.? Try this if you need a |
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Re: XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
I guess that embedded map didn't work so well.? Try this if you need a map to Ellison Park:
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K2AS On 8/2/2023 6:31 PM, Brian Donovan - K2AS wrote:
Since our last event was Field Day, let's have an informal XARC summer picnic.? Nothing will be provided, so bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs, etc. |
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XARC Summer Lunch/Picnic
Since our last event was Field Day, let's have an informal XARC summer picnic.? Nothing will be provided, so bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs, etc.
Let's plan on Tuesday August 15th, 12:30 PM at Ellison Park at the North Landing Road Horse Shoe Parking lot.? Rain date is Wednesday Aug. 16th.? We will pick a nice shady area.? I don't know if there are any picnic tables there or not, and shelters are not cheap, so plan accordingly.? Maybe we can scrounge up a few folding tables (bring'em if you got em) This will be very informal.? Feel free to bring any show-and-tell items and share any interesting ham radio activities this past couple of months. We'll play it by ear, so we can try 146.55 MHz as talk-in frequency, if we are not close to parking lot and easily seen. If wx is an issue, rain date will be confirmed on this email list as early as possible.? Also announced on repeater frequency and on our website ASAP.? If weather is bad on both 15th and 16th, probably just cancel. Here is a map. <iframe src="!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d877.3782003901407!2d-77.52861300705781!3d43.15288231654243!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1691015000713!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> Hope to see you there. 73, Brian K2AS |
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Re: Looking for Potentiometer
开云体育Thanks Joe, but I have a couple of
options already for substitutes in the 5K range.? I also found a
short shaft 3K ohm that I might try to swap the longer shaft and
wiper with.? Both are CTS pots, so it might work.
Thanks again for looking!? I had a
couple of 20K, but getting pretty far from the design value and
might really narrow my usuable range or worse.? Then again, the RF
Gain is 10K, but initial check seems OK, maybe a bit noisy.? We'll
see.
I've got a cap kit on the way from
Hayseed hamfest.? The rig is working (other than AF gain), but at
52 years old, capacitors are probably at or close to failure, and
don't want to damage things like power transformer.
73,
Brian
On 8/1/2023 8:51 PM, Joe Rowe wrote:
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