December Presentation Posted on Website
I posted Jarred's presentation with audio. Best just to go to our home page, should be first article titled "December Presentation Posted". Details there how best to view. https://xarc.us/ -Brian
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January VHF Contest
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Thanks to Jared, KF2MR, for presenting at tonight's meeting. Unfortunately, only 2 people showed up besides Jared and myself. I will try to put up slides, and audio to our website soon. One of the messages of the program from Jared was to encourage XARC to submit scores for the January VHF Contest as a local club. We would need at least 4 and as many as 10 to submit as a local club. We could submit more, but we'd be in the Medium Club category. Which is OK if we have enough interest. The contest is January 20 2PM until and January 21 at 11PM EST. Consider joining us. 2 meter FM is good enough if that's all you have. I will send out a note when Jared's presentation is on the website. We also need to check who is on our ARRL contest roster and who is not. This was the last one we uploaded in July 2017: Call Grid Distance AG2Y FN13ff 7.1 K2AS FN13hg 15.3 K2OID FN13gf 10.2 K2RAH FN13he 12.9 KA1CNF FN13hd 12.6 KF2TV FN13ge 8.9 N2JAC FN12dx 12.3 N2OA FN03va 30.7 W2HRY FN13ib 17.8 W2NED FN13gb 10.2 KF2TV is no longer eligible based on his QTH, a little more than 35 miles away. N2OA is submitting to Roc VHF Group. If your name is not on this list, and you want to operate and submit scores for XARC, we need to know. Contact me using the email below. -- Brian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- k2as@... http://xarc.us http://k2as.us https://www.qrz.com/db/K2AS
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Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, Dec 14, 2023
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Greetings: This week, we will continue meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) If possible, let me know if you plan to attend so I can grab an appropriately sized table. I will check my email before heading over (11:45 am). Also, I will be listening to 145.290 FM for any last minutes updates. Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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December XARC Meeting
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Our meeting this month is THIS Thursday, 7PM at the Webster Recreation Center. This month, Jared, KF2MR will be giving a presentation about VHF Contesting. Please come if you can, but we will have our Zoom link as well, info below. -- Brian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: XARC December Meeting Time: Dec 14, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429001674?pwd=T3hyOGpTYTZoLy9tazUwQkc4cG5aUT09 Meeting ID: 824 2900 1674 Passcode: 527793 --- One tap mobile +16465588656,,82429001674#,,,,*527793# US (New York) +16469313860,,82429001674#,,,,*527793# US --- Dial by your location ? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ? +1 646 931 3860 US ? +1 309 205 3325 US ? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) ? +1 305 224 1968 US ? +1 360 209 5623 US ? +1 386 347 5053 US ? +1 507 473 4847 US ? +1 564 217 2000 US ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ? +1 689 278 1000 US ? +1 719 359 4580 US ? +1 253 205 0468 US ? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 824 2900 1674 Passcode: 527793 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb4fL2ya34
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Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, Dec 7, 2023
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Greetings: This week, we will continue meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) If possible, let me know if you plan to attend so I can grab an appropriately sized table. I will check my email before heading over (11:45 am). Also, I will be listening to 145.290 FM for any last minutes updates. Date: December 7, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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NEMA L6-20
Does anyone have any use for this connector? I purchased the wrong one a while back and tossed out the packaging. It’s yours if you can use it. Dave N2OA
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Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Greetings: This week, we will continue meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) If possible, let me know if you plan to attend so I can grab an appropriately sized table. I will check my email before heading over (11:30 am). Also, I will be listening to 145.290 FM for any last minutes updates. Date: November 30, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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HF Amp For Sale
In case anyone is interested, before I advertise this anywhere else, my Ameritron AL-811 is going up for sale. It is 600 PEP watts output on SSB, around 400 watts on CW. Usually needs 60-70 watts input for full output. It is in very good working condition, I am the original owner, and it is maybe 6 years old or so. It has not had a ton of use. I have not had any problems with it, and the 12 and 10 meter bands have been enabled, though they don't quite usually get to full output on those bands, which is typical from what I read. Currently going for $1399 new at DX Engineering. I believe I still have original box. Cheapest way to increase your power out 4x-6x. Asking $800. 73, Brian
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W2XRX and Monroe County ARES FD Results - WOW!!!
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Folks, FYI, FD Results are in and we had the best results ever. We had 1070 QSOs and 5,680 points. We finished 43 out of 331 entries in the 3A class (top 13%). Below is a comparison of 2023 to past years. Nice job everyone. I'm looking forward to FD 2024. 73 Bob, K2OID Virus-free.www.avg.com
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makerfaire 11/18
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makerfaire is 11/18 this year. The kids love to see/hear CW and weird old guys talking about weird old radios, Bring any homemade stuff to show and tell, QSL cards, etc. We'll be helping them make code keys as usual. 9-5ish at the convention center. Email me your interest and I'll have more details. Home Page - Maker Faire Rochester Home Page - Maker Faire Rochester Jon N2JAC
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No Radio Lunch until after Thanksgiving...
Greetings: Since folks are traveling or otherwise committed, there will not be a scheduled "XRX" Thursday radio lunche until after Thanksgiving. Have a great holiday! Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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XARC Meeting Thursday Nov. 9
Our November meeting is 7PM this Thursday, November 9, at the Webster Rec Center. Officially, this should be our election meeting, but we will see if we have enough people for a quorum on the one hand, and it seems like members have been content to keep current slate of officers. So we will likely just carry on as we have the last several years, though we have no VP. But if you have other ideas, please show up. Also, it is that time of year when dues are due. The website has Pay Dues capability, or Dusty's address if you prefer to write a check and save 90 cents, minus stamp cost. https://xarc.us/pay-dues-or-donate/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topic: XARC November Meeting Time: Nov 9, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82407983539?pwd=d1hWSGhyUWVMM2Vxcm5EbDhTaEp3QT09 Meeting ID: 824 0798 3539 Passcode: 392707 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,82407983539#,,,,*392707# US +16465588656,,82407983539#,,,,*392707# US (New York) --- Dial by your location ? +1 646 931 3860 US ? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ? +1 305 224 1968 US ? +1 309 205 3325 US ? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) ? +1 689 278 1000 US ? +1 719 359 4580 US ? +1 253 205 0468 US ? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ? +1 360 209 5623 US ? +1 386 347 5053 US ? +1 507 473 4847 US ? +1 564 217 2000 US ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 824 0798 3539 Passcode: 392707 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4YOli0L2 -- Brian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- k2as@... http://xarc.us http://k2as.us https://www.qrz.com/db/K2AS
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pumpkin patrol foxhunt
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pumpkin patrol (PP) is tonight and tomorrow 9-11. The jammer may have been identified, and not a problem this year, but just in case, we may be asked to go foxhunting. I'll let you know if they call me. PP were on 145.11 last year but might be on 146.61 this year. They also have plans for alternate methods that will be harder to jam. It's not required to go mobile, even omni antennas and HTs at home can help Jon N2JAC text 5852040413
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Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, November 2, 2023
Greetings: This week, we will continue meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) If possible, let me know if you plan to attend so I can grab an appropriately sized table. I will check my email before heading over (11:30 am). Also, I will be listening to 145.290 FM for any last minutes updates. Date: November 2, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, October 26, 2023
Greetings: This week, we will continue meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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New Venue -- Radio Lunch -- Landmark Restaurant -- Thursday, October 19, 2023
Greetings: Starting this week, we will be meeting at the Landmark Family Restaurant (near Wegman's) in the Country Club Plaza (Across from the Hoselton Auto Mall.) Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Address: 825 Fairport Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 Phone: 585 348-9177 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, October 12, 2023
Greetings: We will continue to meet for lunch at Wegman's on Monroe. Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Where: Upstairs dining area Address: 3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 Phone: (585) 586-6680 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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No Meeting This Month
No pressing business and no presentation scheduled, so we're canceling the October Meeting. -- Brian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- k2as@... http://xarc.us http://k2as.us https://www.qrz.com/db/K2AS
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Radio Lunch -- Monroe Wegman's -- Thursday, October 5, 2023
Greetings: We will continue to meet for lunch at Wegman's on Monroe. Topics: XRX repeater, Fusion, AWA Conference and AWA ham shack et. al. Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Where: Upstairs dining area Address: 3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 Phone: (585) 586-6680 Please contact me if you have any questions... Ned, W2NED@... 585 734-1984
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I set up APRS and Winlink on my base 2M radio.
I've had some fun setting up my radio/computer for APRS and Winlink. It's on APRS mainly -- I check Winlink mail once a day. Is anyone in the group active on either?
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