From kf7ijz at gmail.com  Sun Mar  1 08:09:38 2015
From: kf7ijz at gmail.com (KF7IJZ - Jeremy Kolonay)
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:09:38 +0000
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Just got a Raspberry Pi 2 B
 -- need suggestions for which OS to install
References: <54F2085D.8010904@cox.net>
	<00a201d0539c$85bfaf80$913f0e80$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAE0eeLMb9YKndGJjYKWJHAsNvZjSJXy=qRVmkKfpytjcGN7r7g@mail.gmail.com>

I also recommend Raspbian as it is based on Debian, which is my favorite
root distribution.  Most of the other OS images are centered around media
center applications.  Raspbian is also probably the most widely adopted.
NOOBS should include Raspbian out of the gate.  Install it, then run sudo
apt-get update  and then sudo apt-get upgrade and you will be at the latest
version for all installed packages.

On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 4:21 PM Marshall DeBerry <marsdeb at verizon.net>
wrote:

> I have a Raspberry PI 2 Model B on order and will use it with a NW Digital
> Radio DV3000 for a "tiny" DStar repeater.  I'm probably going to use the PI
> Raspian OS with it, as it's been compiled to run on the quad core processer
> that the Rasp Pi 2 Model B comes with.  I've also got a Sans disk 32gb
> UHS-I
> micro SD card for the high output reads/writes for use with it as well.
> Thirty two gbs are pretty cheap these days--I would want at a minimum 8 gb,
> but definitely go for the fast I/O Ultra style micro SD cards so you can
> maintain throughput.
> Marshall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AlexandriaRadioClub
> [mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom
> Kirby
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 1:27 PM
> To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Just got a Raspberry Pi 2 B --
> need suggestions for which OS to install
>
> I hope that some of the Raspberry Pi experimenters are still subscribed to
> this list. Mine came with the NOOBS software on an SD card, and it has
> several choices of OS's to pick from.
> Does anyone who has already done this
> have any suggestions/tips?
>
> 73,
>
> -- Tom KJ4FUU
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From achaios at cox.net  Sun Mar  1 09:57:09 2015
From: achaios at cox.net (Tom Kirby)
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2015 09:57:09 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Thanks for the help!
Message-ID: <54F328C5.1020006@cox.net>

It looks like the unanimous choice for my Raspberry Pi is Raspbian. 
That's where I will go.

Mine came with a clear enclosure, and I also ordered  9" TFT screen with 
driver board, and
a miniature keyboard. It's too small for me to ever be able to 
touch-type with it, but it also
includes a touch mousepad and I think I can deal with it. I backed a 
analog/digital interface
board that will connect to the GPIO on Kickstarter, and I would like to 
see if I can't make it
interpret CW.

Thanks again,

-- Tom KJ4FUU


From s4wagner at gmail.com  Sun Mar  1 21:08:58 2015
From: s4wagner at gmail.com (Steven Wagner)
Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2015 21:08:58 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Thanks for the help!
In-Reply-To: <54F328C5.1020006@cox.net>
References: <54F328C5.1020006@cox.net>
Message-ID: <CAEpUs0p=kLh1RhRpwa=MC2R_h2xwquh0+GQgh-QpprFKhgiArA@mail.gmail.com>

i have ordered a pi with Noobs, i was also looking at the intel stick--2G,
quad processor for around $125. this stuff is amazing !

On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Tom Kirby <achaios at cox.net> wrote:

> It looks like the unanimous choice for my Raspberry Pi is Raspbian. That's
> where I will go.
>
> Mine came with a clear enclosure, and I also ordered  9" TFT screen with
> driver board, and
> a miniature keyboard. It's too small for me to ever be able to touch-type
> with it, but it also
> includes a touch mousepad and I think I can deal with it. I backed a
> analog/digital interface
> board that will connect to the GPIO on Kickstarter, and I would like to
> see if I can't make it
> interpret CW.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> -- Tom KJ4FUU
>
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From ki4bxu at mac.com  Tue Mar  3 21:40:35 2015
From: ki4bxu at mac.com (Erik Misavage, KI4BXU)
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:40:35 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] VAQP cabin operations in
	Cumberland County
Message-ID: <5B3B786F-472C-4AA6-B55B-555653CB0D47@mac.com>

I have a cabin reserved for the weekend of the 2015 Virginia QSO Party. It is cabin 10 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland County. There should be enough room in the cabin for 5 people - 2 bunks with 2 beds each, and another bed in a ?master? bedroom. However, there are only 2 parking spots available, so carpooling is a must. The cabin opens up at 4 PM Friday the 20th, and it has to be cleaned and vacated by 10 AM Monday the 23rd. As for antennas, there is enough space for at least an 80 meter windom, possibly a 160 meter. I have heard of interest from at least two people wanting to join me. We would use the club call sign for this event. 

--
Erik Misavage, KI4BXU <ki4bxu at arrl.net>





From ki4d at arrl.net  Thu Mar  5 23:14:32 2015
From: ki4d at arrl.net (Don Lewis (KI4D))
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 23:14:32 -0500
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net check-ins for 3/5/2015
Message-ID: <006201d057c4$0d3e0800$27ba1800$@net>

KI4D Net Control March 5, 2015

KM4GMQ            Casey

KM4GML             Mark

N4CWP                 Harry

KA4GFY                Rich

KM4GMP            Zea

KK4CBL                 Larry      

W9TCE                  Ted

KC2IAY                  Monica

N8IK                      Ian

N2KFA                  Pete

N4ASX                  Rick


From N4ASX at cox.net  Sun Mar  8 16:22:18 2015
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2015 16:22:18 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] ARC SHORTS - Alexandria Radio
	Club Newsletter and Meeting Notice for 13 March 15
Message-ID: <004501d059dd$954adbe0$bfe093a0$@cox.net>

ARC-SHORTS

 

March 2015

 

 

Club Repeaters: 147.315 (PL 107.2), 444.6 (PL107.2), 224.82 (PL107.2), 53.13
(PL107.2) 927.6 (-25Mhz, PL107.2), and 1282.600 (PL 107.2), DSTAR 145.38Mhz,
442.060, and 1284.600 ALL AR UP AND RUNNING ? HAM IT UP! Get on the air!

 

George Washington Birthday Parade

 

For one of the few times in the history of the parade, the organizers
cancelled the event due to the SUPER cold weather.  While it?s important to
honor our first president and Commander in Chief,  it?s also important to do
a risk assessment and in this case the cold could have caused more problems
than the parade was worth.  Maybe next year we will have better weather.

 

NEXT CLUB MEETING

 

Our next meeting is March 13th at our normal location, 3600 Wheeler Ave,
just off of Duke Street about half a block west of Quaker Lane.   Our
program will be Rob Anderson and will be his presentation on the use of the
Smith Chart for matching antennas.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES

 

Our program was be provided by the VA QSO party folks.  This is an annual
prep for our ndividual station participation. The VA QSO party is one of the
best attended or participated in of all the state QSO parties.  This is
primarily an HF contest, but a great deal of stations work on VHF and UHF
and many on FM simplex frequencies.

 

President?s Corner ?

 

This month?s topic is Elmering.  According to KB6NL the term ?Elmer? first
appeared in the Mar 71 issue of QST magazine.  Rod Newkirk, W9BRD called
them the ?unsung heroes of amateur radio?.

 

Quite simply an Elmer is an experienced amateur who is willing to help new
hams avoid pitfalls and mistakes. We have many ?Elmers? in the Alexandria
Radio Club.  Who are they?  They are the active hams who volunteer for
training class support, or who linger after meetings to discuss topics of
interest to new hams or just savvy hams who volunteer their knowledge
gladly.

Would you like advice on which rig to buy, or possibly help to make a build
or buy decision?  Or perhaps get an explanation of a term or concept you
don?t quite understand like DX or WAS or how to use LOTW?  If you are unsure
as to whom you should approach with a question just make sure you are
subscribed to alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net.  Congratulations, you now
have access to many Elmers who will be willing to answer your questions!
Also be sure to check the www.W4HFH.org web page under Elmer Posts ? you
will find a wealth of information there.

 

And finally of course, attend one (or all) of the many club events and ask
your question directly to one of the members who attend these.  Above all,
don?t be afraid to ask.  We have all been there and understand.

 

VA QSO PARTY RULES 

                

SPONSOR Sponsored by the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club, Call Box 599,
Sterling, Va. 20167. 

 

OBJECTIVE To promote amateur radio activity in the 95 Virginia Counties and
39 Virginia  Independent Cities. DATES Saturday, 16 March 1400 UTC - Sunday,
17 March 0200 UTC and Sunday, 17 March 1200 UTC - 2400 UTC.

(For Virginians, this is Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM and Sunday 8 AM - 8 PM
Virginia local time.) 

 

ENTRY CATEGORIES Operator Categories Single Operator - One person performs
all operating and only one transmitter may be on the air at a time. Multi
Operator / Single Transmitter - Two or more operators with one transmitter
on the air at one time. Multi Operator / Multi Transmitter - Two or more
operators with two or more transmitters on the air at one time. Station
Categories Fixed Station Mobile - Single or Multiple individuals operating
Mobile under a single call sign with only one transmitter on the air at a
time. A mobile station is self-contained and capable of legal motion (land,
water or air) while operating. Motion is optional, and discouraged, during
operation. Expedition - One or more operators of a station that moves
between two or more Virginia locations during the course of the contest. All
equipment, power supplies and antennas must be transported to each operating
site. Power Categories High (greater than 150 watts), Low (150 watts or
less) and QRP (5 watts or less) Band Categories Multi-Band or Single Band
Mode Categories Phone, CW, Digital, and Mixed Club Entry Club - Minimum of
three valid contest entries each indicating club affiliation. 

 

VALID CONTACTS Virginia stations work all stations. Out-of-State stations
work Virginia stations only. Work fixed stations once per band/mode. Work
Virginia Expeditions and Mobiles in each Virginia County or Independent City
from which they operate. Stations on County or Independent City lines count
as one QSO and one County/Independent City multiplier. Mobile and Expedition
stations must use appropriate sufffix in callsign.  Satellite contacts
allowed. No cross-mode or repeater QSO's. Spotting nets, DX clusters, etc.,
may be used to locate other stations - no self-spotting permitted.

 

EXCHANGE Exchange QSO number and QTH (Virginia County or Independent City
for VA stations; State, Province or "DX" for others). Virginia Mobile and
Expedition Stations log QSO's by Virginia Independent City or County of
operation. Identify all QSO's with band/mode, sequential QSO number
sent/received and date/time of contact in UTC. Please follow standard
contest practices by making and responding to "CQ Virginia QSO Party" calls.
Multiple Transmitter stations may maintain sequential QSO numbers
independently for each transmitter. SCORING QSO Points: QSO's count 1 point
per Phone, 2 points per CW, 2 points per digital mode (RTTY, PSK31,etc.),
and 3 points per contact made with a Virginia Mobile (Phone or CW or
Digital). Multipliers: Multipliers are only counted once, i.e., contacting
the same Virginia County, Independent City, State, Province or Country using
a different band or mode counts only as a new QSO, not as a new multiplier.
Virginia Mobile, Expedition, and Fixed Station multipliers are the total
number of Virginia counties, Virginia Independent cities, U. S. States
(except Virginia), Canadian Provinces, and DX entities. No extra DX
multiplier for U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii), Virginia, and Canada.
Mobile and Expedition stations that contact 10 (ten) or more different
stations while operating from a county or independent city may claim it as a
multiplier, if not otherwise worked. Outside of Virginia station multipliers
are the total number of Virginia Counties (95) and Independent Cities (39)
worked. Bonus Points: Virginia Mobile and Expedition stations receive a
bonus of 100 additional points for each Virginia County/ Independent City
from which they log a valid QSO. 

 

All stations add 500 bonus points for a contact with K4NVA, the club station
of the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club

 

Recommend you use a logging program (N3FJP seems to be the favorite and is
cheap, but you need to order it a few days prior to the QSO to get the
unlock key.  Any program that generates a correct Cabrillo format report can
be used.

 

PLEASE add Alexandria Radio Club to the club ID in the report so the club
gets credit in addition to your individual entry.  The Contest DOES overlap
the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club Hamfest at the Annadale NOVA campus,
but you can do both.

 

Presidents Corner

 

A Six Meter Folded Dipole

By Larry Walker, KK4CBL

The planning phase

 

The Alexandria Radio Club is fortunate to have several repeaters in
operation.  One of these, a six meter repeater, is now being used to host a
net on Thursdays at 7:30 pm just prior to the normal two meter net at 8 pm.
This new 6 meter net seemed an excellent opportunity to test emergency
capability and to check out my 6 meter Yaesu FT-8900 radio.  However,
joining the net raised a problem as I had no suitable 6 meter antenna that
would both meet the outdoor antenna restrictions for my present location in
Burke, Virginia and provide full quieting on the repeater.

The first antenna I had tried for 6 meters was a ? wave dipole mounted
vertically.  It did not provide enough signal for full quieting of the
repeater so another solution was needed.  Some possible alternatives were a
yagi array, a j-pole, or a folded dipole.  Any of these could be installed
in the attic and would not be visible from the exterior.  However, placement
of the yagi or j-pole would be limited to the exact centerline of the attic
which already contained a trapped 10 meter/20 meter antenna.

Therefore, a half wave dipole seemed to be ideal.  It would consist of two
half-wavelength conductors, separated by a dielectric, shorted at each end
and fed at the center.  It would fit anywhere along the interior roofline.

A Google search revealed that Brian Smith (G0IER)
http://www.qsl.net/g3pto/6m_dipole.html had published plans for a 6 meter
antenna resonant on 51 MHz.  Benefits of his antenna included (in his
words):

?             Simple 50 ohm feed design

?             No antenna tuning unit required

?             Wide bandwidth of 50.0 to 52.0 MHz*

?             Lightweight ? ideal for portable/indoor use

* At 1:1.2 VSWR

Since our repeater accepts input on 52.13 Mhz, it would require some
retuning of Brian?s antenna to resonate at a more desirable 52 to 54 Mhz
range.  He also used 300 ohm twin lead whereas I wanted to use 450 ohm
ladder line which is a little more robust.  Additional features of Brian?s
antenna included shorting bars 220 mm from each end and a variable tuning
capacitor in parallel across the feedline 292 mm from where the 50 ohm
feeder cable joins the antenna.  This capacitor effectively tunes the
antenna to 50 ohms.

To recap, I wanted a different resonant range, using a different type of
parallel conductor cable.  An order to MFJ quickly produced the ladder line,
a coax connector, a  0 to 30 picofarad variable capacitor and some 10
picofarad fixed capacitors as a backup.  Time to start the project.

 

Fig. 1  Above - The original plans as published by Brian Smith G0IER

(Above diagram extracted from http://www.qsl.net/g3pto/6m_dipole.html)

 

The build

 

All metrics from the original plans were converted to English units and a
proportional factor applied to Brian?s measurements.  This resulted in what
I hoped would be the correct dimensions for the antenna.  I thought it would
be shorter than Brian?s so I elected to start at the same size as his and
snip and analyze until the desired resonant frequency was attained.
Fortunately, I had purchased enough cable to cover one or two false starts
as the first attempt ended up too short; resonating on 55 MHz.  (Snip
carefully and patiently came to be my motto).  It is difficult to add ladder
line back.  Much easier to snip!

On the second attempt, I started larger than Brian?s plan and soon was in
the ballpark. Next, the shorting bars 220 mm from each end were added.
Note: Be careful when cutting the excess material from the cable or you may
need some bandaids before you are finished.  A measurement of the variable
capacitor using a capacitor checker revealed the capacitance would only vary
from 27 to 47 picofarads versus the 0 to 30 picofarads I was expecting.
Therefore I elected to use 10 picofarad capacitors and add them in parallel
until the antenna impedance dropped to 50 ohms.  Lady luck smiled as the
first capacitor hit the mark nicely!  With 10 picofarads in parallel (Fig 3)
the impedance dropped from over 100 ohms to 50 ohms.  I just ended up using
the fixed capacitor instead of a variable one for the final build.

Next, I used a MFJ Antenna Tuner to measure the VSWR and it was 1:1.2 at 52
to 54 MHz.  Just what was needed.  Next, I taped the antenna to the wall in
the shack and joined the 6 meter net to check it out.  Signal reports were
good with a little scratchiness (expected as the antenna was on an interior
wall) but fully readable.  

Further thoughts 

 

The 450 ohm lead I used versus the 300 ohms used by Brian did not pose a
problem.  Final measurements were 2813 mm for the folded dipole length.  (I
used the original 220 mm measurements for the shorting bars and 292 MM for
the capacitor displacement from the 50 ohm coax  connector).  A Nylon
terminal block was not available so the method in Fig 3 was used to attach
the 50 ohm coax.

Overall VSWR is very good and the antenna is quite light and durable for a
twin lead-based antenna.  Build time is about three hours.  Soldering
required.  

 

 

Fig. 2  The 10 picofarad capacitor in parallel across the antenna feed line

 

Fig. 3  A homebrew option for joining 50 ohm cable to ladder line.  (Watch
out for the heat ? it will melt the ladder line quickly).

 

MVARC Special Event

 

If your have time,  our sister club in Mt. Vernon is holding a special event
station at Mt Vernon (Mr. Washington?s home) to celibrate his birthday.
Info on the link 

http://w3bsa.org/2015SpecialEvent.pdf

 

 

Hamfests ?

 

Later this month is the Winterfest sponsored by the Vienna Wireless Society.
Take a few hours out from the VA QSO Party on Sunday, March 22 and stop by
the Annandale campus of Northern VA Community College.  The Alexandria Radio
Club has tables reserved to display your gently used items.  

The Culpepper Amateur Radio Association is sponsoring their amateur radio
swapfest on April 11.  The location is the Culpepper County Enterprise,
which is on US 29, about 2 miles South of the town of Culpepper.  Its an
easy drive from our area.  Talk-in will be on the CARA 147.120 repeater (PL
146.2 Hz).  

 Its not too early to start thinking about the Dayton Hamvention.  Its
always the third full weekend in May, so that means May 15 through 17.
Thursday is normally the travel day, but there was interest in touring the
US Air Force Museum, so we will travel on Wednesday, May 13 and do the
museum on May 14.  If you have any interest in aviation, this is well worth
the visit.

I have 6 rooms at the Holiday Inn Fairborn and 2 and a half are already
spoken for. There are several other hotels in the area, but they are filling
up fast.  Other club members may have a room or two available nearby. Gas
may remain cheap for the foreseeable future, so plan on making the trip.
The breakdown is usually $60 to $80 for gas, plan on $350 for hotel, $28for
the Hamvention ticket and bus fare, along with your meals and purchases.


I will need to know by the April club meeting so I can order tickets.   

Training - 

 

The unpredictable weather played havoc with the start of our latest class.
The plan is to start a week later on March 10.  Thanks to Roy, K4AXQ, our
webmaster, for posting the announcement on the webpage with short notice to
get the word out.  At this time, the class is nearly full.     

 

Contests -

 

March 14 and 15 ? Louisiana QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and your state.

 

March 14 and 15 ? Idaho QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and your state.

 

March 15 and 16 - Wisconsin QSO Party ? Exchange is your State.

 

March 21 and 22 - Virginia QSO Party ? Exchange is a serial number and your
county or city.

March 21 and 22 -  Oklahoma QSO Party ? Exchange is your state.

 

March 28 and 29 ? CQ Worldwide WPX Contest (SSB).  Exchange is signal report
and serial number.

 

April 4 and 5 ? Missouri QSO Party ? Exchange is signal report and a serial
number.

 

April 4 and 5 ? Mississippi QSO Party ? Exchange is signal report and state.

 

April 4 and 5 ? Montana QSO Party ? Exchange is signal report and state.

 

 

Club Repeaters - 

 

The Alexandria Radio Club owns more repeaters than other clubs in the area.
We have repeaters on every ham radio band between 6 meters and 23 cm.  Here
is a great opportunity to try a new band.  With the exception of the 23 cm
repeater, all our repeaters are commercial grade equipment which should run
for many years with minimal work.  The 23 cm repeater is constructed from 2
Yaesu 23 cm mobile radios with a controller in between.  All the repeaters
provide good coverage in Alexandria and the surrounding area.

 

We also now have a 6 meter net on the club?s 53.13 repeater starting at 7:30
PM on Thursday nights, right before the weekly 2 meter net.  If you 6 meter
FM equipment, be sure to join the group.

 

73, 

Rich, KA4GFY

 

DX and HF operations

 

Many of our members join our club because we offer an in depth Technician
Class.  Rich, KA4GFY is our VE and Class committee chair and has done a
great job for many years.  

 

It is only natural that after a while on VHF there is the NEED to get up on
HF and hear and talk to the greater world of Amateur Radio.

 

HF radios can be VERY expensive, but before you mortgage the homestead to
get on HF, let me recommend you search for a good USED radio.  Radios with
digital tuning, computer interfaces have been out for over 25 years.  

 

IMPORTANT factors in looking for a good used radio:

1 ? Stay in your budget!  Remember that the radio needs to receive and
transmit, DSP is nice, but unless your going into contesting most of the
moderately priced radios will work well.

2 ? Relative RECIEVER performance (all transmitters meet FCC requirements).
Look at SHERWOOD Engineering?s website and you can see how well Rob Sherwood
rates radios.

3 ? Most radios are solid state and broad banded in design, so you don?t
need to TUNE the radio for each frequency you operate on.  

4 ? If you?re going to work SSB DSP is nice but may not add much to your
operating.

5 ? QRP (less than 10 watts) can be fun, but it IS FISHING with light
tackle.  I recommend a 100 watt radio.

6 ? Stay with the BIG manufacturers: ICOM, YEASU, KENWOOD, TEN-TEC.  The
Chinese are starting to sell gear and may start with HF soon.  So far their
VHF/UHF radios have been cheap in all aspects of the word.

 

The MOST important part of your HF station is the ANTENNA.

 

Some of our best operators use mobile whips which provide a good match.
BUT, if you can get a LONG wire out in the trees, the more antennas the
better you will hear the stations.  Lots of homemade HF antennas will serve
you well.  If don?t have room for a 75 meter antenna, then think of 20
meters (15 or 10 meters).  This is where the DX is for the most part.

 

When shopping for a use radio, make sure you can test the radio and that if
it does not work, you can return it and get your money back!  It used to be
that you could trust a ham to give you an honest deal, but lately not so
much.  If the answer is ?it?s from an estate sale and it worked before the
ham passed? is NOT good enough unless you can test it on site.  Ask one of
the more experienced members of the club to help you with your search.  A
good radio will last for 20 plus years, but a sick radio is more of a
problem.

 

ARES

 

 

Future Programs

 

The March program will be Bob Anderson and a lecture on the ?SMITH CHART?

April is Craig, KK4INZ, on how FEMA can make use of Amateur Radio in times
of an emergency. 

May (tent.) Terry Hines on the ARRL antenna modeling course we will also
start Field Day planning

June ? Field Day

July ? Show and Tell ? GO KITS!  Field Day lessons learned

August ? Members share their insights on LOGGING and RADIO CONTROL programs.

 

September ? Digital

October ? Mobile HF

November ? Club Elections

DECEMBER  - Holiday party and club awards 

 

We hope to have an update on use of some of the newest solar technology, use
of the new microcomputers and I am trying to find someone to talk about
converting our old XP laptops to use a version of Lenex.

 

If you have an idea for a program, please let Rick know and he will try to
find someone to provide the program.

 

 

Social Events

 

Monday Night Half Price Burgers ? There is a group that gets together at
Shooter McGee?s (Duke and Paxton Streets) on Monday evenings at 6:15 PM. A
good burger and soft drink runs about $11.00.

 

A few years ago,  a bunch of us went to the Air and Space Museum at Dullas,
is there an interest in another trip (Yes, I know it?s not radio).  We can
also plan for a trip the antique radio and EW museums.

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From bonanno.mark at gmail.com  Sun Mar  8 23:11:31 2015
From: bonanno.mark at gmail.com (Mark Bonanno)
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2015 23:11:31 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR
Message-ID: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone have experience with the VX-8GR?  I picked one up at FrostFest,
and while it is working great 90% of the time, I have noticed that with the
unit plugged into the wall wart it will reboot if I hit PTT.  I have on
order another charger (actually a car charger) to see if that is the
issue.  Would love to hear if anyone else has had any issues with one.

Mark Bonanno
571.303.9647
KM4GML

Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
  - Philip K. Dick

From achaios at cox.net  Mon Mar  9 17:39:05 2015
From: achaios at cox.net (Tom Kirby)
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:39:05 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR
In-Reply-To: <1ZX11q01B45oxQM01ZX2be>
References: <1ZX11q01B45oxQM01ZX2be>
Message-ID: <54FE12F9.4040509@cox.net>

On 3/8/2015 11:11 PM, Mark Bonanno wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with the VX-8GR?  I picked one up at FrostFest,
> and while it is working great 90% of the time, I have noticed that with the
> unit plugged into the wall wart it will reboot if I hit PTT.  I have on
> order another charger (actually a car charger) to see if that is the
> issue.  Would love to hear if anyone else has had any issues with one.
>
> Mark Bonanno
> 571.303.9647
> KM4GML
>
> Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
>    - Philip K. Dick
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As far as I know, the wall wart is ONLY for charging, and does NOT 
provide enough power to transmit.

My brother did the same thing with his 2m Yaesu, so you aren't the first 
one.

73,

-- Tom KJ4FUU


From haxx at haxx.com  Mon Mar  9 17:48:02 2015
From: haxx at haxx.com (Dan Rosenfeld)
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 17:48:02 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR
In-Reply-To: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1C7EF4B9-992E-4360-97C7-DFA362F29AA2@haxx.com>

The wall wart does not provide enough amperage to power the unit during transmit. 

Regards,

Dan
W4DBR


 .  Dan Rosenfeld  .  Professional Software Engineer  .  phone/SMS.703.568.7524  .

> On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:11 PM, Mark Bonanno <bonanno.mark at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the VX-8GR?  I picked one up at FrostFest,
> and while it is working great 90% of the time, I have noticed that with the
> unit plugged into the wall wart it will reboot if I hit PTT.  I have on
> order another charger (actually a car charger) to see if that is the
> issue.  Would love to hear if anyone else has had any issues with one.
> 
> Mark Bonanno
> 571.303.9647
> KM4GML
> 
> Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
>  - Philip K. Dick
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From sully at beachheadii.com  Mon Mar  9 18:56:34 2015
From: sully at beachheadii.com (Chris Sullivan)
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 18:56:34 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR
In-Reply-To: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F0B28281-86AB-483A-9DB3-3354E13EACAB@beachheadii.com>

Mark,
I have a VX-8R that does the same thing. I belive that the wall wart only charges and does not provide the power needed to xmit on anything other then LOW power. I am basing that on my unit rebooting on 2m/70cm and successful xmit on 1.25m.

I?ve had my VX-8R since 2010 and I still love to use it.

Chris Sullivan
KJ4QEG

-----------------------------------------
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Trust is not a control...
Security is everyones job...
If you see something, say something.




> On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:11 PM, Mark Bonanno <bonanno.mark at gmail.com <mailto:bonanno.mark at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the VX-8GR?  I picked one up at FrostFest,
> and while it is working great 90% of the time, I have noticed that with the
> unit plugged into the wall wart it will reboot if I hit PTT.  I have on
> order another charger (actually a car charger) to see if that is the
> issue.  Would love to hear if anyone else has had any issues with one.
> 
> Mark Bonanno
> 571.303.9647
> KM4GML
> 
> Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
>  - Philip K. Dick
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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Mon Mar  9 20:01:05 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:01:05 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR
In-Reply-To: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALf9P9GJqXY6K7nkp7eti5-0CestFAw3VauEZ6-=3whF61mcfA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002201d05ac5$4e3815e0$eaa841a0$@verizon.net>

Yup - what everyone else said.  However, you might get away with it if your
power out is set to the lowest setting.
73, Ian N8IK 


-----Original Message-----
From: AlexandriaRadioClub
[mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark
Bonanno
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2015 11:12 PM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Yaesu VX-8GR

Does anyone have experience with the VX-8GR?  I picked one up at FrostFest,
and while it is working great 90% of the time, I have noticed that with the
unit plugged into the wall wart it will reboot if I hit PTT.  I have on
order another charger (actually a car charger) to see if that is the issue.
Would love to hear if anyone else has had any issues with one.

Mark Bonanno
571.303.9647
KM4GML

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From ka4gfy at cox.net  Thu Mar 12 20:46:18 2015
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:46:18 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fed Ex Guy
Message-ID: <20150312204618.IGW97.26698.imail@eastrmwml214>

As I mentioned on the net this evening about the Fed Ex guy who talks a mile+ a minute, here it is.  I believe this dates back to the mid 1970's, but don't quote me on that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeK5ZjtpO-M

73,
Rich, KA4GFY

From ik7565 at verizon.net  Thu Mar 12 20:50:24 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:50:24 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] weekly net 3/12/2015
Message-ID: <000001d05d27$b18bc7e0$14a357a0$@verizon.net>

N8IK - net control

W9TCE

KC7OVS

N4ASX

KJ4FUU

K5OTZ

KA4GFY

WB4MJF

KM4GMP

KK4CBL

KM4GMQ

KK4INZ

KA2IAY

KI4YNF

KM4GML

KI4D

 

 


From ik7565 at verizon.net  Fri Mar 13 22:34:55 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:34:55 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] transmission lines and Smith
	charts
Message-ID: <000001d05dff$75593a90$600bafb0$@verizon.net>

Excellent presentation by Bob KJ4RBD at the club meeting tonight.  If you'd
like more info on this topic check out
http://store.cq-amateur-radio.com/shop/reflections-iii/.  A superb book! 

73, Ian N8IK 

 


From ik7565 at verizon.net  Sun Mar 15 21:11:15 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:11:15 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] HamCall DVD
Message-ID: <000001d05f86$1a5aa970$4f0ffc50$@verizon.net>

Every year we get a club discount on the HamCall DVD, see
<http://hamcall.net/haminfo.html> http://hamcall.net/haminfo.html.  If
you're a DXer or a contester or just like a convenient way to print QSL card
labels from just about any logging program, this is it.  Works great with
our club "standard" logging program
<http://www.bitwrap.no/web/index.php?id=eqf> Win-EQF.

Here's the deal: you get it for $40 ($10 off list) and the club makes a few
bucks for a fund raiser. Here's the fine print: you need to pick up your
copy at the next club meeting on April 10th at the Alexandria Police
Headquarters - I'm not mailing them all over the country.  So if you're
interested AND plan to be at the next club meeting with $40 (cash or
non-rubber check) I'll front the money and order them.

I need to hear from you by Monday, March 30th at the latest. 

73, Ian N8IK 

 <mailto:n8ik at arrl.net> n8ik at arrl.net 

 

 


From walkerl at mindspring.com  Mon Mar 16 10:23:00 2015
From: walkerl at mindspring.com (Larry Walker)
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:23:00 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 2 Meter Net Controls for
	March/April 2015
Message-ID: <004e01d05ff4$b572c140$205843c0$@mindspring.com>

Net Controls have volunteered for the following dates:

 

Mar 19 - Craig, K4GOR

Mar 26 - Tom, KJ4FUU

Apr 2 - Rich, KA4GFY

Apr 9 - Larry, KK4CBL

 

If for some reason you are unable to keep your assigned date please inform
KK4CBL at ARRL.net 

 

Larry Walker

KK4CBL


From ka4gfy at cox.net  Wed Mar 18 19:48:56 2015
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:48:56 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Winterfest
Message-ID: <20150318194856.6UBHE.62134.imail@eastrmwml214>

For everybody going to this weekend's Winterfest at Northern VA Community College, be sure to bring your 2 meter radio to keep in touch on 147.315 simplex.

Also, if you have 900 MHz capability, we will be trying 927.600 MHz simplex.  

73,
Rich, KA4GFY 

From bonanno.mark at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 21:31:51 2015
From: bonanno.mark at gmail.com (Mark Bonanno)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:31:51 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Winterfest
Message-ID: <m44li7hvnd6tqcd7y713u8gj.1426728711012@email.android.com>

Rich,
Do you remember which of the memory locations 927.6 is (on the GTX)?

ka4gfy at cox.net wrote:
>For everybody going to this weekend's Winterfest at Northern VA Community College, be sure to bring your 2 meter radio to keep in touch on 147.315 simplex.
>
>Also, if you have 900 MHz capability, we will be trying 927.600 MHz simplex.  
>
>73,
>Rich, KA4GFY 
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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Wed Mar 18 21:50:40 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:50:40 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Winterfest
In-Reply-To: <m44li7hvnd6tqcd7y713u8gj.1426728711012@email.android.com>
References: <m44li7hvnd6tqcd7y713u8gj.1426728711012@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <000d01d061e7$1af30c20$50d92460$@verizon.net>

1    927.5000 MHz    National Simplex
2    927.600 0MHz    Alexandria Radio Club  repeater    107.2 Hz PL
3    927.6000 MHz     Simplex on output of Alexandria Radio Club repeater
4    927.6250 MHz     Bull Run Mountain 77 Hz PL
5    927.7250 MHz     Ashton, MD   156.7 PL
6    927.4875 MHz     Towson, MD  156.7 PL
7    927.5250 MHz     Fredericksburg, VA  192.8 PL
8    927.7000 MHZ    TMARC SNP Pair   
9    927.5875 MHz     Linden, VA   PL 156.7
10 919.6000 MHz     Alexandria Radio Club (old 33cm repeater, not on the
air)


-----Original Message-----
From: AlexandriaRadioClub
[mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark
Bonanno
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 9:32 PM
To: ka4gfy at cox.net; Alexandria Radio Club Reflector
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Winterfest

Rich,
Do you remember which of the memory locations 927.6 is (on the GTX)?

ka4gfy at cox.net wrote:
>For everybody going to this weekend's Winterfest at Northern VA Community
College, be sure to bring your 2 meter radio to keep in touch on 147.315
simplex.
>
>Also, if you have 900 MHz capability, we will be trying 927.600 MHz
simplex.  
>
>73,
>Rich, KA4GFY
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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Sun Mar 22 14:48:42 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 14:48:42 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Alinco DJ-G29T handheld
Message-ID: <000601d064d0$d1f69e00$75e3da00$@verizon.net>

If you're using the RTSystems software to program your 220/900MHz Alinco HT,
be aware that the software seems to default to Low Power on TX.  To change
this, open the RTSystems software and get the latest updates with
"Help-Check for Updates".  Close the app, apply the updates, and restart the
app.  Then click on "Settings-Radio Menu Settings" and click on the "Common"
tab.  Change TX Power to High and then "File-Save".  Upload the new settings
to your radio.  While you're on the "Common" tab you might also want to
select "Single Band Mode" since this radio only transmits on VFO A.

73, Ian N8IK 


From achaios at cox.net  Mon Mar 23 18:44:59 2015
From: achaios at cox.net (Tom Kirby)
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:44:59 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] If anyone wants to keep track of
	the club's total...
Message-ID: <5510976B.8030902@cox.net>

...my contribution is 4,686 points. This beats my previous best from 
2011 by about 1,000.

73,

-- Tom Kirby KJ4FUU


From N4ASX at cox.net  Mon Mar 23 20:30:10 2015
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:30:10 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] If anyone wants to keep track
	of	the club's total...
In-Reply-To: <7CTL1q00A45oxQM01CTMwL>
References: <7CTL1q00A45oxQM01CTMwL>
Message-ID: <002801d065c9$aff6e6d0$0fe4b470$@cox.net>

Well done Tom!!!
I only had 59 contacts from the home QTH and 15 mobile in Fau. Just sent my
LOGS in.
All other should send in their Cabrillo formatted logs to vqp at verizon.com
73 Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: AlexandriaRadioClub
[mailto:alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Kirby
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 6:45 PM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] If anyone wants to keep track of
the club's total...

...my contribution is 4,686 points. This beats my previous best from 
2011 by about 1,000.

73,

-- Tom Kirby KJ4FUU

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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Thu Mar 26 19:05:37 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:05:37 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Win-EQF 3.01 update
Message-ID: <002901d06819$5fb08760$1f119620$@verizon.net>

Minor update to Win-EQF is available, see
http://www.bitwrap.no/web/index.php?id=downloads

Because this is an EXE file, recent versions of Chrome and Firefox will
block it but IE still works.

73, Ian N8IK 

 


From ki4d at arrl.net  Sat Mar 28 17:42:35 2015
From: ki4d at arrl.net (Don Lewis (KI4D))
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:42:35 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] =?utf-8?q?FW=3A_To_all_ARRL_Mem?=
	=?utf-8?q?bers_of_Virginia=E2=80=99s_8th_Congressional_District=3A?=
Message-ID: <013601d069a0$1b911080$52b33180$@net>

He will certainly hear from me because I need this.

Don, KI4D

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 5:16 PM
To: donovan.lewis.sr at gmail.com
Subject: To all ARRL Members of Virginia?s 8th Congressional District:

I just received a communication from our ARRL President, Kay Craigie, N3KN.

This is in regards to HR-1301, The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. 
If enacted, this bill would direct the FCC to extend reasonable accommodation for Amateur Radio antenna systems as ordered in PRB-1 to those amateur radio operators encumbered by private land use restrictions.

Last week, Kay visited the Washington, DC, office of Congressman Donald Beyer, VA-8 to encourage co-sponsorship of H.R. 1301, The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015.  She met with a staff member rather than the Congressman himself. The meeting was very cordial. 

However friendly the reception Kay was given, she does not live in the district.

Mr. Beyer will listen best (and perhaps ONLY) to his constituents. Kay and the full leadership of the ARRL ask that everyone receiving this communication in VA-8 to reach out to Congressman Beyer, supporting this legislation.

This can be done in several ways. One is to telephone a local office and simply ask for the Congressman to co-sponsor H.R. 1301. Mentioning the bill number is essential. The Alexandria office phone number is
(703) 658-5403. 

Other local office numbers are posted on the Congressman's web page at:
www.beyer.house.gov . 
 
Also on that web page is a direct way to e-mail the Congressman. This is a great resource, and takes minutes to do.  You do not need to write a long message. Just say something like "Please co-sponsor H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. As your constituent and an Amateur Radio operator, I know how our service in providing emergency communications during the times of disaster can serve the public.  Our ability to do so would be strengthened by the passage of this bill."
You certainly can put this in your own words -- in fact it's a good idea to do that -- as long as you mention the bill number (HR-1301) correctly.

Finally, Congress will soon go on its Easter Recess, lasting from March
27 to April 12. Congressmen typically give constituents opportunities to visit them or their staff during such recesses. 

Information about the bill is on the ARRL web site at
http://www.arrl.org/hr-1301 . Also posted there is information about how to send postal mail to Congressmen most efficiently.

I know there has been much discussion about last year?s bill, which has now been reborn as this year?s HR-1301. This is important stuff.
Last session we had only one Virginia Congressman as a co-sponsor of our previous bill on the same subject.  Kay, as a resident of Virginia, knows we can do better.

As your ARRL Director, and Bill Morine N2COP, as your Vice Director, we ask that you take a few minutes and contact Don Beyer's office, and solicit his co-sponsorship of this bill.  If you are not currently affected by private land use regulation, please do so for other hams that are.  Our success around the Roanoke Division, as well as around the country, will rest on the number of individuals taking a few minutes to contact their US Representative's office!

Thank you!

'73 de JIM N2ZZ
ARRL Director
Roanoke Division

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From achaios at cox.net  Sat Mar 28 14:08:38 2015
From: achaios at cox.net (Tom Kirby)
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:08:38 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net checkins, 03/26/2015
Message-ID: <5516EE26.7030002@cox.net>

NC: Tom KJ4FUU

K3TLC Scotty
KM4GML  Mark
N4ASX Rick
KM4GMQ Casey
KA4GFY Rich
N8IK Ian
KK4CBL Larry
KI4D Don
KC2IAY Monica
KM4GMP Zea
K5OTZ Jack
WB4MJF Randy
W9TCE Ted
KV3W Jay

73,

-- Tom

From n4jee at comcast.net  Sat Mar 28 21:16:41 2015
From: n4jee at comcast.net (n4jee at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:16:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector]
 =?utf-8?q?FW=3A_To_all_ARRL_Mem?=
 =?utf-8?q?bers_of_Virginia=E2=80=99s_8th_Congressional_District=3A?=
In-Reply-To: <013601d069a0$1b911080$52b33180$@net>
References: <013601d069a0$1b911080$52b33180$@net>
Message-ID: <1831692288.15653678.1427591801074.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>



In your message you might want to mention that amateur radio operators from around the capital area, especially Virginia, provided communications support to relief agencies during the aftermath of 911 at the Pentagon. Those that were in the district at the time know that cell phones were useless. 



Been having temperatures in the 80's down here. Andy WV8AA and Janie (forgot her call) dropped by for a couple of days this week. The good things the club was doing was a big topic of discussion. Hang in there it'll be hot and muggy in no time. 



Gene 

N4JEE 


----- Original Message -----

From: "Don Lewis (KI4D)" <ki4d at arrl.net> 
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 5:42:35 PM 
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: To all ARRL Members of Virginia?s 8th Congressional District: 

He will certainly hear from me because I need this. 

Don, KI4D 

-----Original Message----- 
From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 5:16 PM 
To: donovan.lewis.sr at gmail.com 
Subject: To all ARRL Members of Virginia?s 8th Congressional District: 

I just received a communication from our ARRL President, Kay Craigie, N3KN. 

This is in regards to HR-1301, The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. 
If enacted, this bill would direct the FCC to extend reasonable accommodation for Amateur Radio antenna systems as ordered in PRB-1 to those amateur radio operators encumbered by private land use restrictions. 

Last week, Kay visited the Washington, DC, office of Congressman Donald Beyer, VA-8 to encourage co-sponsorship of H.R. 1301, The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. She met with a staff member rather than the Congressman himself. The meeting was very cordial. 

However friendly the reception Kay was given, she does not live in the district. 

Mr. Beyer will listen best (and perhaps ONLY) to his constituents. Kay and the full leadership of the ARRL ask that everyone receiving this communication in VA-8 to reach out to Congressman Beyer, supporting this legislation. 

This can be done in several ways. One is to telephone a local office and simply ask for the Congressman to co-sponsor H.R. 1301. Mentioning the bill number is essential. The Alexandria office phone number is 
(703) 658-5403. 

Other local office numbers are posted on the Congressman's web page at: 
www.beyer.house.gov . 

Also on that web page is a direct way to e-mail the Congressman. This is a great resource, and takes minutes to do. You do not need to write a long message. Just say something like "Please co-sponsor H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. As your constituent and an Amateur Radio operator, I know how our service in providing emergency communications during the times of disaster can serve the public. Our ability to do so would be strengthened by the passage of this bill." 
You certainly can put this in your own words -- in fact it's a good idea to do that -- as long as you mention the bill number (HR-1301) correctly. 

Finally, Congress will soon go on its Easter Recess, lasting from March 
27 to April 12. Congressmen typically give constituents opportunities to visit them or their staff during such recesses. 

Information about the bill is on the ARRL web site at 
http://www.arrl.org/hr-1301 . Also posted there is information about how to send postal mail to Congressmen most efficiently. 

I know there has been much discussion about last year?s bill, which has now been reborn as this year?s HR-1301. This is important stuff. 
Last session we had only one Virginia Congressman as a co-sponsor of our previous bill on the same subject. Kay, as a resident of Virginia, knows we can do better. 

As your ARRL Director, and Bill Morine N2COP, as your Vice Director, we ask that you take a few minutes and contact Don Beyer's office, and solicit his co-sponsorship of this bill. If you are not currently affected by private land use regulation, please do so for other hams that are. Our success around the Roanoke Division, as well as around the country, will rest on the number of individuals taking a few minutes to contact their US Representative's office! 

Thank you! 

'73 de JIM N2ZZ 
ARRL Director 
Roanoke Division 

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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Mon Mar 30 20:03:52 2015
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:03:52 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] HamCall DVD
Message-ID: <000001d06b46$2c6c4440$8544ccc0$@verizon.net>

Last call before I order.  The following are on the list:

N8IK

KI4MWP (paid)

N4ASX

KK4CBL

N4CWP

W8RJH

 

 

From: Ian [mailto:ik7565 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 9:11 PM
To: 'alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net'
Subject: HamCall DVD

 

Every year we get a club discount on the HamCall DVD, see
<http://hamcall.net/haminfo.html> http://hamcall.net/haminfo.html.  If
you're a DXer or a contester or just like a convenient way to print QSL card
labels from just about any logging program, this is it.  Works great with
our club "standard" logging program
<http://www.bitwrap.no/web/index.php?id=eqf> Win-EQF.

Here's the deal: you get it for $40 ($10 off list) and the club makes a few
bucks for a fund raiser. Here's the fine print: you need to pick up your
copy at the next club meeting on April 10th at the Alexandria Police
Headquarters - I'm not mailing them all over the country.  So if you're
interested AND plan to be at the next club meeting with $40 (cash or
non-rubber check) I'll front the money and order them.

I need to hear from you by Monday, March 30th at the latest. 

73, Ian N8IK 

 <mailto:n8ik at arrl.net> n8ik at arrl.net 

 

 


