From N4ASX at cox.net  Thu May  3 19:38:47 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Thu, 3 May 2018 19:38:47 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] AREDN
Message-ID: <000201d3e337$e22d4380$a687ca80$@cox.net>

 
All,
	This may help with high speed digital communications when the
internet fails.  I still have a great deal to learn as the off the shelf
hardware needs to be modified for MESH ops.  This only works for us if we
have an interest in the club and ARES community.  I think what would be a
good model would be to install nodes at various high points in the city as
well as for our units to interface.  I'm still not sure how our laptops
would access the ham only channels.
73 Rick
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From N4ASX at cox.net  Fri May  4 17:44:41 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 17:44:41 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: Virginia Prepares for 2018
	Hurricane Season by Participating in National Hurricane Exercise
In-Reply-To: <iMjv1x00V1WLVjr01MjwX3>
References: <iJF21x05f1366g201JF3h1>,
	<01a001d3e3f0$c1c31480$45493d80$@cox.net> <iMjv1x00V1WLVjr01MjwX3>
Message-ID: <021701d3e3f1$1c4cb910$54e62b30$@cox.net>

FYI

 

From: Ray Whatley <Ray.Whatley at alexandriava.gov> 
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 5:44 PM
To: Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net>
Subject: Re: Virginia Prepares for 2018 Hurricane Season by Participating in National Hurricane Exercise

 

Yes. We are opening the EOC and a shelter. 

Ray Whatley, MBA, NRP

Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

EMS Captain

 

Alexandria Fire Department

Office of Emergency Management

900 Second Street <x-apple-data-detectors://9> 

Alexandria, VA 22314 <x-apple-data-detectors://9> 

 

703-746-5266 <tel:703-746-5266>  Office

571-238-8771 <tel:571-238-8771>  Mobile

 

 

Sent from my iPhone


On May 4, 2018, at 5:42 PM, Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net <mailto:N4ASX at cox.net> > wrote:

Is the City participating in this drill?

73 Rick

 

From: KI4D <ki4d at arrl.net <mailto:ki4d at arrl.net> > 
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 2:15 PM
To: 'Rick Bunn' <N4ASX at cox.net <mailto:N4ASX at cox.net> >
Cc: RCAdamy at cox.net <mailto:RCAdamy at cox.net> ; vze57564 at verizon.net <mailto:vze57564 at verizon.net> ; KM4GML at arrl.net <mailto:KM4GML at arrl.net> ; Bonanno.zea at gmail.com <mailto:Bonanno.zea at gmail.com> ; Bonanno.casey at gmail.com <mailto:Bonanno.casey at gmail.com> ; chapman1943 at gmail.com <mailto:chapman1943 at gmail.com> ; patgperiod at gmail.com <mailto:patgperiod at gmail.com> ; hranickyj at va-archaeology.com <mailto:hranickyj at va-archaeology.com> ; N8IK at arrl.net <mailto:N8IK at arrl.net> ; KJ4FUU at arrl.net <mailto:KJ4FUU at arrl.net> ; Tkirby at atlantiech.net <mailto:Tkirby at atlantiech.net> ; KI4D at arrl.net <mailto:KI4D at arrl.net> ; erparker at verizon.net <mailto:erparker at verizon.net> ; KC7MOW at 5by9.net <mailto:KC7MOW at 5by9.net> ; thurmondlane at yahoo.com <mailto:thurmondlane at yahoo.com> ; KK4CBL at ARRL.net <mailto:KK4CBL at ARRL.net> ; Wilson5406 at cox.net <mailto:Wilson5406 at cox.net> ; jernudd at gmail.com <mailto:jernudd at gmail.com> ; 'Monica Wilson' <monicawilson4 at gmail.com <mailto:monicawilson4 at gmail.com> >
Subject: Virginia Prepares for 2018 Hurricane Season by Participating in National Hurricane Exercise

 

Rick ? is Alexandria planning to play in this one?

 

 

Don, KI4D

 

https://mailchi.mp/vdem/virginia-prepares-for-2018-hurricane-season-by-participating-in-national-hurricane-exercise?e=ead3bd7e74


From N4ASX at cox.net  Fri May  4 17:59:33 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 17:59:33 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Trailer construction - Can you
	identify the builders?
Message-ID: <00d901d3e3f3$300a5d20$901f1760$@cox.net>

https://youtu.be/AKoMjLH8ecE

From N4ASX at cox.net  Fri May  4 18:35:04 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 18:35:04 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] ARC SHORT FOR MAY 2018
Message-ID: <012301d3e3f8$26165a30$72430e90$@cox.net>

 ARC-SHORTS

May 2018


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 
ARE UP AND RUNNING - HAM IT UP! Get on the air!
SPECIAL NOTE:  DMR IS UP AND RUNNING 442.4125 +5Mhz Color Code 1.

NEXT CLUB MEETING

Our next meetings MAY 11th program will be the Rick Bunn N4ASX.  Rick will
give a short course in WINLINK 2000 and WINLINK RMS.   WINLINK 2K is a
system that allows e-mail to be sent either via internet or via radio, both
VHF and HF.   VHF traffic is sent via packet using one of a few programs,
with the most popular is WINLINK RMS (RMS Express).  In our area all you
need is a 1200 baud TNC a 2 meter radio and a terminal with the software.
WINLINK RMS is free, but a donation to help with the network is requested.
If you have a Kenwood ARPS radio you already have a packet TNC and radio.

Rick would also like to review the ARDEN MESH NET idea and find out if
others are interested

 Our meeting is held on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Alexandria
Police Dispatch Center at 3600-Wheeler Ave.   Just off Duke Street just east
of Quaker Lane.  Meeting starts at 7PM and ends at 9PM.  

Many of our members have dinner at Atlantis Restaurant in the Bradlee
Shopping Center on the south side of Rt 7 just east of 395 most arrive
around 5:30. Our program presenters are invited to join us. 

LAST MEETING 

Our February program our program will be provided by Gary Sessums KC5QCW who
gave us a brief on the ARRL's support to Porto Rico.   ARRL asked for 50
volunteers and had thousands of volunteers.  Of those volunteers ARRL sent
22 operators who were supplemented by local amateur radio operators.  One of
the important take aways was the need to be flexible and not all of what you
may be asked to do may be beyond operation of amateur radio equipment.  More
important is the integration of amateur radio into the broader
communications systems.  

Meeting Minutes

The meeting started at 7PM with Gary Sessums presentation on ARRL's support
to Porto Rico after the hurricanes.  

The business meeting followed with some discussions on Field Day and other
topics.  
Dayton and other events are coming soon.

President's Corner
I will be unable to attend May's monthly meeting, and Don, KI4D will run the
meeting.  I look forward to seeing all of you at June's meeting and at Field
Day.
73 and stay safe,
Monica, KC2IAY

Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network AREDN
A few months ago, we had a briefing on AREDN and how it was used as part of
the Marine Corps Marathon as a test.  The most important elements were the
commercial components are inexpensive and can be had without sorting through
which routers are usable and which are not.  The costs are in the $200 range
when the dust settles.  The second is that there are WIFI channels reserved
for amateur use.   The city is interested in a commercial MESH system and I
will be talking to their rep soon.  
If we are interested, it might be important to find out how many members are
interested in getting the equipment and what we need to set up nodes to
allow for the network to cover our area.  
I figure that AREDN will be at HAMVENTION, so I will investigate what is
needed or if the system is turn key.  We may be able to do a group buy.   I
sent the club program to the list.
Let's talk about this at the next meeting.
73 Rick 
N4ASX (ARES EC)

Future Programs

May 11, 2018 -  WINLINK 2K, Rick Bunn N4ASX
June 8, 2018- Dayton Hamvention, Bob Anderson program, Field Day Prep
meeting, Post HAMVENTION reports. 
July 13, 2018 -  Post Field Day.  
August 10, ,2018 -
September 14,2018  --  City Emergency Service and ARES 
October 12, 2018 - Planning for 2019, Nominations, budget etc.
November 9, 2018 -- Elections
December 14,2018 - Annual Holiday Party.   (Fiona's ??)

Let me know what you want to hear about.  HELP!!!!  If you have an idea for
a program, please let Rick know and he will try to find someone to provide
the program.  If you know someone you would like to have present a program,
let me know Rick, N4ASX

Hamfests -
 
The Maryland FM Association's Memorial Day Hamfest is May 27, 2018.  It's
held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, just off MD Route 32, on Route 144 in
West Friendship, MD.  Talk-in on the MFMA repeaters, 146.760, 224.760 and
444.000 MHz (all PL 107.2 Hz).  Here is the link:
http://www.marylandfm.org/Hamfest.htm.

The Olde Virginia Hams Hamfest in Manassas coming up on June 3, 2018.  It's
a short drive out to the Prince William County Fairgrounds on Route 234.
Talk-in will be on the OVH 146.970 MHz repeater (PL 100.0 Hz).  Here is the
link:  http://manassashamfest.org/manassashamfest_002.htm

Later in June and just in time for those last-minute Field Day needs, is the
Father's Day Hamfest in Upperco, MD on June 17, 2018.  It's sponsored by the
Baltimore Amateur Radio Club.  The location is the Arcadia Volunteer Fire
Company Carnival Grounds in Upperco.  Talk-in will be on the Baltimore ARC's
146.670 MHz repeater (PL 107.2 Hz).  Here is the link:
http://www.w3ft.com/BARC%202018%20Hamfest.pdf


Training -

We do not have the results of the most recent class in this edition of ARC
Shorts because the deadline was before the exam.  We will have the results
next month.  Plans are underway for the next class starting in early October
2018.  
Contests -

*	May 5 and 6 - 7th call area QSO Party Exchange is RST and state.
*	May 5 and 6 - Indiana QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.
*	May 5 and 6 - Delaware QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.
*	May 5 and 6 - New England QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.
*	May 12 - Arkansas QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.  
*	MARS / Amateur Radio Cross Band test.(see input below)
*	June 2 and 3 - Kentucky QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.
*	June 9 thru 11 - ARRL June VHF Contest.  50 MHz and up.  Exchange is
4 character grid square.
*	June 16 and 17 - West Virginia QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and
state.
 
Don't forget, be sure to send in your log within 5 days after the contest
ends for all ARRL sponsored contests.
REMEMBER to support the CLUB'S score for contests by providing Ian N8IK your
info (Name, Call sign and Grid Square location) and submit your scores for
the contests you play in.  Contesting is one way we show that we are using
our frequency allocations.
While not a contest, don't forget the Armed Forces Day Crossband Test on May
12, 2018.  It's our chance to communicate with MARS stations located at
military facilities in the US.  KI4D sent out information via email and the
ARRL webpage has details and a link for information.
Repeaters - 
In addition to the regular Thursday night net on the 147.315 repeater, there
was a proposal in the February ARC Shorts to do a follow - on net on other
ARC repeaters.  The rotation would include other analog repeaters as well as
the digital repeaters.  This will not only provide a little activity on the
other repeaters but will also help everybody with the year-long Worked All
ARC Members contest.  Each new band and mode counts as another contact.     
The club repeaters are all up and running.    As always, ham it up and get
on the air.
73, Rich, KA4GFY
2018 MARS CROSSBAND Exercise.

ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND TEST 
(12 May 2018) 

The Army Military Auxiliary Radio System will host this year's Armed Forces
Day Crossband Test, scheduled for May 12, 2018.  This annual event is open
to all radio operators, and will not impact any public or private
communications. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have
taken part in this event, which is only an exercise scenario, designed to
include hobbyist and government radio operators alike.

The AFD Crossband Test is a unique opportunity to test two-way
communications between military communicators and radio stations in the
Amateur Radio Service (ARS), as authorized in 47 CFR 97.111.  these tests
provide opportunities and challenges for radio operators to demonstrate
individual technical skills in a tightly-controlled exercise scenario that
does not impact any public or private communications. 

Military stations will transmit on selected military frequencies and will
announce the specific ARS frequencies monitored.  All times are ZULU (Z),
and all frequencies are Upper Side Band (USB) unless otherwise noted.  The
frequencies used for the test will not impact any public or private
communications, and will not stray outside the confines of the exercise.

The following stations will be making two way radiotelephone contacts with
stations in the ARS between the time periods listed on the frequencies
listed in Kilohertz below.    

AAZ / FT HUACHUCA, AZ   1500Z - 2359Z 5,330.5   14,438.5 18,211.0 
AAC / BARROW ARMY RESERVE CENTER, KY   1300Z - 0100Z 5,346.5 7,542.0
13,963.5   20,920.0  
ABH / SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI   1600Z - 2300Z 5,357.0 14,438.5 18,272.0
20,997.0  
ABM1 / CAMP ZAMA, JAPAN 1500Z - 0100Z 14,487.0 20,994 
ADB / CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA 1500Z - 0100Z 14,487.0 20,994

WAR / PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC   1200Z - 2400Z 5,357.0 13,963.5 18,211.0
24,760.0 USB + CW
WUG-2 / ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TN 1300Z - 0200Z 5,403.5 13,910.5 18,293.0
20,973.5            USB + CW 
AIR / ANDREWS AFB 1200Z - 2400Z 4,517.0   7,305.0   15,807.0 20,740.0 
AGA2SY / HANCOCK FIELD, NY 1200Z - 2400Z 4,575.0   7,540.0   13,993.0    
AGA5SC / SCOTT AFB, IL  1600Z - 2300Z 3,308.0 4,872.0 7,545.0    
AGA9TR / TRAVIS AFB, CA  1600Z - 0100Z 5,346.5   7,329.0   13,996.0 14,411.0

 AFM4AF / NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY MID-SOUTH MILLINTON, TN   1200Z - 0300Z
7,375.5   13,498.0    
NMC1 / COAST GUARD ISLAND, ALAMEDA, CA 1700Z - 2359Z   7,542.0   15,740.5
22,924.5    
NIIW / USS MIDWAY CV-41 SAN DIEGO, CA 1400Z - 0400Z 4,013.5   5371.5 7,493.5
14,383.5 18,211.0   
NWKJ / USS YORKTOWN CV-10 CHARLESTON, SC  1200Z - 2200Z 4,000.0   7,360.0
14,663.5   
NEPM / USS IOWA BB 61 LOS ANGELES, CA 1500Z - 2359Z 4,043.5   6,903.5
14,463.5 18,293.0 
NWVC / LST-325 EVANSVILLE, IN 1200Z - 0400Z 4,007.0   6,913.0    9988.5
13,974.0   
NSS / US NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD 1300Z - 0200Z 4,038.5   5330.5 7,533.5
9,447.0        14,487.0        17,545.0 USB + CW 

An AFD test message will be transmitted utilizing the Military Standard
(MIL-STD) Serial PSK waveform (M110) followed by MIL-STD Wide Shift FSK (850
Hz RTTY) as described in MIL-STD 188-110A/B. 

Technical information regarding these waveforms is provided at: 
http://www.n2ckh.com/MARS_ALE_FORUM/MSDMT.html.

The AFD test message will also be sent at 0300Z in Continuous Wave (CW) mode
(refer to the far right column in the table below). The message will be
transmitted on the following frequencies in Kilohertz and at the listed
times:  
 
Frequency 
(kHz) 
1400Z 1420Z 1440Z 1500Z 1900Z 1920Z 1940Z 2000Z 2200Z 2220Z 2240Z 2300Z
0300Z (CW) 5,346.5 NWVC
7,540.0  13,506.5 AGA2SY WAR ACC AAZ     ADB    
17,443.0 ACC AGA2SY WAR AAZ     AGA2SY    
              

For those who wish to document their contacts with a QSL card, go to
http://www.usarmymars.org/events and complete the request form. 
  


Social Events

Monday Night Burgers - There is a group that gets together at 6:15 PM on
Mondays at a local burger joint.   Mark up on the 147.315 repeater and join
them for the fun.  Mark up on the repeater about 6PM and join the group.
The location does change!  IF you have a good spot, you might suggest it to
the group.



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From N4ASX at cox.net  Fri May  4 19:00:10 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 19:00:10 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] NATIONAL EXERCISE - VOLUNTEERS
	NEEDED
Message-ID: <018201d3e3fb$a7993b10$f6cbb130$@cox.net>

On Monday at 8:15 to noon the city will activate ONE shelter for the drill
and I need a few folks who are free Monday to set up either at the shelter
at 901 Wythe St. or at the EOC at the Fire Training Center.
If your able to volunteer please let me know by Saturday Noon so I can send
the list to the city.
73 Rick

From N4ASX at cox.net  Tue May  8 15:33:03 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 15:33:03 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: ARC SHORT FOR MAY 2018
In-Reply-To: <577b9092-9ed3-13a3-5e39-2bc43addaf0f@cox.net>
References: <012301d3e3f8$26165a30$72430e90$@cox.net>
	<577b9092-9ed3-13a3-5e39-2bc43addaf0f@cox.net>
Message-ID: <018a01d3e703$62dff940$289febc0$@cox.net>

For those interested in the MESH / AREDN project.

73 Rick

 

From: Mark Braunstein WA4KFZ <wa4kfz at cox.net> 
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2018 11:48 PM
To: Rick Bunn <N4ASX at cox.net>
Subject: Re: ARC SHORT FOR MAY 2018

 

Rick,

I wanted to let you know that we will be holding an "AREDN in the Park"
exercise in a few weeks.

Details are as follows:

Date: June 10, 2018 (Sunday)
Location: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, VA (not too far from the
Manassas Battlefield...)
Facility: Shelter #11
Reserved time: 9AM-7PM (rain or shine...)
Purpose: 

*	examine performance of AREDN radios in a mesh network scenario
similar to the MCM medical station configuration, 
*	examine mesh network behavior when traffic is routed across multiple
nodes,
*	let people learn about how AREDN mesh networking functions, 
*	allow people to bring their equipment and try out their gear. 

I'm working with some of the other participants to arrange for food (since
the shelter has picnic tables and barbecue grills), so people will be asked
to contribute. 

More to follow...

73,

Mark WA4KFZ

 

On 5/4/2018 6:35 PM, Rick Bunn wrote:

<<...>> ARC-SHORTS

May 2018

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 

ARE UP AND RUNNING - HAM IT UP! Get on the air!

SPECIAL NOTE:  DMR IS UP AND RUNNING 442.4125 +5Mhz Color Code 1.

NEXT CLUB MEETING

Our next meetings MAY 11th program will be the Rick Bunn N4ASX.  Rick will
give a short course in WINLINK 2000 and WINLINK RMS.   WINLINK 2K is a
system that allows e-mail to be sent either via internet or via radio, both
VHF and HF.   VHF traffic is sent via packet using one of a few programs,
with the most popular is WINLINK RMS (RMS Express).  In our area all you
need is a 1200 baud TNC a 2 meter radio and a terminal with the software.
WINLINK RMS is free, but a donation to help with the network is requested.
If you have a Kenwood ARPS radio you already have a packet TNC and radio.

Rick would also like to review the ARDEN MESH NET idea and find out if
others are interested

 Our meeting is held on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Alexandria
Police Dispatch Center at 3600-Wheeler Ave.   Just off Duke Street just east
of Quaker Lane.  Meeting starts at 7PM and ends at 9PM.  

Many of our members have dinner at Atlantis Restaurant in the Bradlee
Shopping Center on the south side of Rt 7 just east of 395 most arrive
around 5:30. Our program presenters are invited to join us. 

LAST MEETING 

Our February program our program will be provided by Gary Sessums KC5QCW who
gave us a brief on the ARRL's support to Porto Rico.   ARRL asked for 50
volunteers and had thousands of volunteers.  Of those volunteers ARRL sent
22 operators who were supplemented by local amateur radio operators.  One of
the important take aways was the need to be flexible and not all of what you
may be asked to do may be beyond operation of amateur radio equipment.  More
important is the integration of amateur radio into the broader
communications systems.  

Meeting Minutes

The meeting started at 7PM with Gary Sessums presentation on ARRL's support
to Porto Rico after the hurricanes.  

The business meeting followed with some discussions on Field Day and other
topics.  

Dayton and other events are coming soon.

President's Corner

I will be unable to attend May's monthly meeting, and Don, KI4D will run the
meeting.  I look forward to seeing all of you at June's meeting and at Field
Day.

73 and stay safe,

Monica, KC2IAY

Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network AREDN

A few months ago, we had a briefing on AREDN and how it was used as part of
the Marine Corps Marathon as a test.  The most important elements were the
commercial components are inexpensive and can be had without sorting through
which routers are usable and which are not.  The costs are in the $200 range
when the dust settles.  The second is that there are WIFI channels reserved
for amateur use.   The city is interested in a commercial MESH system and I
will be talking to their rep soon.  

If we are interested, it might be important to find out how many members are
interested in getting the equipment and what we need to set up nodes to
allow for the network to cover our area.  

I figure that AREDN will be at HAMVENTION, so I will investigate what is
needed or if the system is turn key.  We may be able to do a group buy.   I
sent the club program to the list.

Let's talk about this at the next meeting.

73 Rick 

N4ASX (ARES EC)

Future Programs

May 11, 2018 -  WINLINK 2K, Rick Bunn N4ASX

June 8, 2018- Dayton Hamvention, Bob Anderson program, Field Day Prep
meeting, Post HAMVENTION reports. 

July 13, 2018 -  Post Field Day.  

August 10, ,2018 -

September 14,2018  --  City Emergency Service and ARES 

October 12, 2018 - Planning for 2019, Nominations, budget etc.

November 9, 2018 -- Elections

December 14,2018 - Annual Holiday Party.   (Fiona's ??)

Let me know what you want to hear about.  HELP!!!!  If you have an idea for
a program, please let Rick know and he will try to find someone to provide
the program.  If you know someone you would like to have present a program,
let me know Rick, N4ASX

Hamfests -

 

The Maryland FM Association's Memorial Day Hamfest is May 27, 2018.  It's
held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, just off MD Route 32, on Route 144 in
West Friendship, MD.  Talk-in on the MFMA repeaters, 146.760, 224.760 and
444.000 MHz (all PL 107.2 Hz).  Here is the link:
<http://www.marylandfm.org/Hamfest.htm>
http://www.marylandfm.org/Hamfest.htm.

The Olde Virginia Hams Hamfest in Manassas coming up on June 3, 2018.  It's
a short drive out to the Prince William County Fairgrounds on Route 234.
Talk-in will be on the OVH 146.970 MHz repeater (PL 100.0 Hz).  Here is the
link:   <http://manassashamfest.org/manassashamfest_002.htm>
http://manassashamfest.org/manassashamfest_002.htm

Later in June and just in time for those last-minute Field Day needs, is the
Father's Day Hamfest in Upperco, MD on June 17, 2018.  It's sponsored by the
Baltimore Amateur Radio Club.  The location is the Arcadia Volunteer Fire
Company Carnival Grounds in Upperco.  Talk-in will be on the Baltimore ARC's
146.670 MHz repeater (PL 107.2 Hz).  Here is the link:
<http://www.w3ft.com/BARC%202018%20Hamfest.pdf>
http://www.w3ft.com/BARC%202018%20Hamfest.pdf

Training -

We do not have the results of the most recent class in this edition of ARC
Shorts because the deadline was before the exam.  We will have the results
next month.  Plans are underway for the next class starting in early October
2018.  

Contests -

*       May 5 and 6 - 7th call area QSO Party Exchange is RST and state.

*       May 5 and 6 - Indiana QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.

*       May 5 and 6 - Delaware QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.

*       May 5 and 6 - New England QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.

*       May 12 - Arkansas QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.  

*       MARS / Amateur Radio Cross Band test.(see input below)

*       June 2 and 3 - Kentucky QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and state.

*       June 9 thru 11 - ARRL June VHF Contest.  50 MHz and up.  Exchange is
4 character grid square.

*       June 16 and 17 - West Virginia QSO Party.  Exchange is RST and
state.

 

Don't forget, be sure to send in your log within 5 days after the contest
ends for all ARRL sponsored contests.

REMEMBER to support the CLUB'S score for contests by providing Ian N8IK your
info (Name, Call sign and Grid Square location) and submit your scores for
the contests you play in.  Contesting is one way we show that we are using
our frequency allocations.

While not a contest, don't forget the Armed Forces Day Crossband Test on May
12, 2018.  It's our chance to communicate with MARS stations located at
military facilities in the US.  KI4D sent out information via email and the
ARRL webpage has details and a link for information.

Repeaters - 

In addition to the regular Thursday night net on the 147.315 repeater, there
was a proposal in the February ARC Shorts to do a follow - on net on other
ARC repeaters.  The rotation would include other analog repeaters as well as
the digital repeaters.  This will not only provide a little activity on the
other repeaters but will also help everybody with the year-long Worked All
ARC Members contest.  Each new band and mode counts as another contact.     

The club repeaters are all up and running.    As always, ham it up and get
on the air.

73, Rich, KA4GFY

2018 MARS CROSSBAND Exercise.

ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND TEST 

(12 May 2018) 

The Army Military Auxiliary Radio System will host this year's Armed Forces
Day Crossband Test, scheduled for May 12, 2018.  This annual event is open
to all radio operators, and will not impact any public or private
communications. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have
taken part in this event, which is only an exercise scenario, designed to
include hobbyist and government radio operators alike.

The AFD Crossband Test is a unique opportunity to test two-way
communications between military communicators and radio stations in the
Amateur Radio Service (ARS), as authorized in 47 CFR 97.111.  these tests
provide opportunities and challenges for radio operators to demonstrate
individual technical skills in a tightly-controlled exercise scenario that
does not impact any public or private communications. 

Military stations will transmit on selected military frequencies and will
announce the specific ARS frequencies monitored.  All times are ZULU (Z),
and all frequencies are Upper Side Band (USB) unless otherwise noted.  The
frequencies used for the test will not impact any public or private
communications, and will not stray outside the confines of the exercise.

The following stations will be making two way radiotelephone contacts with
stations in the ARS between the time periods listed on the frequencies
listed in Kilohertz below.    

AAZ / FT HUACHUCA, AZ   1500Z - 2359Z 5,330.5   14,438.5 18,211.0 

AAC / BARROW ARMY RESERVE CENTER, KY   1300Z - 0100Z 5,346.5 7,542.0
13,963.5   20,920.0  

ABH / SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI   1600Z - 2300Z 5,357.0 14,438.5 18,272.0
20,997.0  

ABM1 / CAMP ZAMA, JAPAN 1500Z - 0100Z 14,487.0 20,994 

ADB / CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA 1500Z - 0100Z 14,487.0 20,994


WAR / PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC   1200Z - 2400Z 5,357.0 13,963.5 18,211.0
24,760.0 USB + CW

WUG-2 / ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TN 1300Z - 0200Z 5,403.5 13,910.5 18,293.0
20,973.5            USB + CW 

AIR / ANDREWS AFB 1200Z - 2400Z 4,517.0   7,305.0   15,807.0 20,740.0 

AGA2SY / HANCOCK FIELD, NY 1200Z - 2400Z 4,575.0   7,540.0   13,993.0    

AGA5SC / SCOTT AFB, IL  1600Z - 2300Z 3,308.0 4,872.0 7,545.0    

AGA9TR / TRAVIS AFB, CA  1600Z - 0100Z 5,346.5   7,329.0   13,996.0 14,411.0


 AFM4AF / NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY MID-SOUTH MILLINTON, TN   1200Z - 0300Z
7,375.5   13,498.0    

NMC1 / COAST GUARD ISLAND, ALAMEDA, CA 1700Z - 2359Z   7,542.0   15,740.5
22,924.5    

NIIW / USS MIDWAY CV-41 SAN DIEGO, CA 1400Z - 0400Z 4,013.5   5371.5 7,493.5
14,383.5 18,211.0   

NWKJ / USS YORKTOWN CV-10 CHARLESTON, SC  1200Z - 2200Z 4,000.0   7,360.0
14,663.5   

NEPM / USS IOWA BB 61 LOS ANGELES, CA 1500Z - 2359Z 4,043.5   6,903.5
14,463.5 18,293.0 

NWVC / LST-325 EVANSVILLE, IN 1200Z - 0400Z 4,007.0   6,913.0    9988.5
13,974.0   

NSS / US NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD 1300Z - 0200Z 4,038.5   5330.5 7,533.5
9,447.0        14,487.0        17,545.0 USB + CW 

An AFD test message will be transmitted utilizing the Military Standard
(MIL-STD) Serial PSK waveform (M110) followed by MIL-STD Wide Shift FSK (850
Hz RTTY) as described in MIL-STD 188-110A/B. 

Technical information regarding these waveforms is provided at: 

http://www.n2ckh.com/MARS_ALE_FORUM/MSDMT.html.

The AFD test message will also be sent at 0300Z in Continuous Wave (CW) mode
(refer to the far right column in the table below). The message will be
transmitted on the following frequencies in Kilohertz and at the listed
times:  

 

Frequency 

(kHz) 

1400Z 1420Z 1440Z 1500Z 1900Z 1920Z 1940Z 2000Z 2200Z 2220Z 2240Z 2300Z
0300Z (CW) 5,346.5 NWVC

7,540.0  13,506.5 AGA2SY WAR ACC AAZ     ADB    

17,443.0 ACC AGA2SY WAR AAZ     AGA2SY    

              

For those who wish to document their contacts with a QSL card, go to
http://www.usarmymars.org/events and complete the request form. 

  

Social Events

Monday Night Burgers - There is a group that gets together at 6:15 PM on
Mondays at a local burger joint.   Mark up on the 147.315 repeater and join
them for the fun.  Mark up on the repeater about 6PM and join the group.
The location does change!  IF you have a good spot, you might suggest it to
the group.

 


From iann8ik at gmail.com  Tue May  8 22:28:56 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 22:28:56 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] club meeting this Friday 5/11
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoJvMRP4TtuF=ub6Fth7RFfLsAE=UdbBZ_Mryi6H_7XBg@mail.gmail.com>

Ted W9TCE will have our new coffee mugs at the meeting this Friday.  $20
each.

73, Ian N8IK

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Tue May  8 22:54:11 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 22:54:11 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 2018 Field Day pins, $7 each
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPp-2PteZiDfT6+10yDDzSBCzABNBvwWtXsoZKThFn4gUQ@mail.gmail.com>

Another fund-raiser:  I'll have Field Day pins at the club meeting this
Friday for KV3W, KA4GFY, KW4UJ, KK4QFS, KM4KLD, KE2HO, and KM4GML.

I also have 5 extras and can order more if we run out.

73, Ian N8IK
Club Treasurer

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Wed May  9 21:15:05 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 21:15:05 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] For Sale
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoPqRTz8c5M3ONFa5p7PVkhyZZOKq6Bg41AB340YHTBfg@mail.gmail.com>

PREPARING TO MOVE SALE

W9TCE has two great hand-held transceivers for sale:

- - Like new Dual-Band Kenwood TH-D72A with built in GPS receiver and TNC
(for APRS)
     Wall charger; extra battery.  Current new price is $390.00 + tax after
rebate.

- - Great condition Dual-Band and D-STAR ICOM IC-91AD, Drop-in Charger,
Wall charger, extra batteries, Speaker-Mic
     $200.00

Place your order and you can pick them up this Friday evening at the
Alexandria Radio Club monthly meeting.

73,
Ted
W9TCE at ARRL.net

From N4ASX at cox.net  Thu May 10 10:58:21 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 10:58:21 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] club meeting this Friday 5/11
In-Reply-To: <k2VQ1x00D45oxQM012VRVY>
References: <k2VQ1x00D45oxQM012VRVY>
Message-ID: <01a601d3e86f$57326250$059726f0$@cox.net>

Fantastic,  I want two....
73 Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
<alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 10:29 PM
To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] club meeting this Friday 5/11

Ted W9TCE will have our new coffee mugs at the meeting this Friday.  $20
each.

73, Ian N8IK
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From iann8ik at gmail.com  Thu May 10 20:39:55 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:39:55 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] weekly net 5/10/2018
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPpipr4vrOD=rhSCJjrJnnhi3VQQdV55HLCpYZUQvZPMHQ@mail.gmail.com>

N8IK - net control
N4ASX
KM4KLD
N4CWP
W8YPV
KA4GFY
KI4D
KC7OVS
K5OTZ
KN4IXZ
N2KFA
W9TCE
KN4IJH

From ki4d at arrl.net  Thu May 10 20:59:19 2018
From: ki4d at arrl.net (KI4D)
Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:59:19 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Historic NSS Call Sign to be
	Reactivated for Naval Radio Station's 100th Anniversary
Message-ID: <02c001d3e8c3$4b52f130$e1f8d390$@arrl.net>

This note is to provide a few more details about the 100th anniversary of
NSS, which will be on the air this weekend from Annapolis.

 

Don, KI4D

 

Historic NSS Call Sign to be Reactivated for Naval Radio Station's 100th
Anniversary

http://www.arrl.org/news/historic-nss-call-sign-to-be-reactivated-for-naval-
radio-station-s-100th-anniversary

 

NSS Annapolis - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSS_Annapolis

 

Jim Hawkins' NSS Naval Radio Transmitting Facilities Tour Page

http://j-hawkins.com/nss.shtml

 


From ki4d at arrl.net  Fri May 11 16:07:33 2018
From: ki4d at arrl.net (KI4D)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 16:07:33 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Amateur Radio Parity Act Language
	Inserted in National Defense Authorization Act
Message-ID: <04a801d3e963$b2dd7b90$189872b0$@arrl.net>

http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-parity-act-language-inserted-in-natio
nal-defense-authorization-act


From ki4d at arrl.net  Sat May 12 22:27:12 2018
From: ki4d at arrl.net (KI4D)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2018 22:27:12 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net Control Schedule Until Next
	Meeting
Message-ID: <013901d3ea61$e7daa670$b78ff350$@arrl.net>

The following members volunteered for net control duty at the meeting last
night.

Net Control Schedule
5/17 KI4D
5/26 KA4GFY
5/31 KM4GML
6/7 N4ASX

Don, KI4D


From iann8ik at gmail.com  Mon May 14 16:12:22 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:12:22 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] new W4HFH mugs
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoW+HN+fuhrULhgt_H8O=D0c2LSOgCE6buxu-Mm_Ex6Dw@mail.gmail.com>

FYI, our new coffee mugs are microwave-safe but the vendor recommends
hand-washing.
73, Ian N8IK

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Mon May 21 12:40:18 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 12:40:18 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPoB9htkMJt54WDc4MphaeUsP7xoOf_=k-b0HPqNmvWW1g@mail.gmail.com>

A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
handheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  And
Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery for
around $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
discovered a few tricks.

Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
operating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
simplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may
have to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other
difference is with digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.
On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems
software appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and
wouldn't be too useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.

Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
mode repeater.  Pretty cool.

73, Ian N8IK

From N4ASX at cox.net  Sun May 20 20:44:17 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 20:44:17 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <p4gn1x03E45oxQM014gpjQ>
References: <p4gn1x03E45oxQM014gpjQ>
Message-ID: <02c201d3f09c$d9959660$8cc0c320$@cox.net>

Great to hear,  I could not get into the Bridgecom repeater, but my guess is
that my set up was not correct.  The RT systems software give us a way to
access the various reflectors as if they were DMR talk groups.   

The local ARES community is starting to see the need to coordinate again.
We hope to restart the NCAC net on Sunday evenings at 9PM.  If I can I will
try to focus some part of that net to new technology as well as coordination
and planning.  D-Star,  Establish a default REFLECTOR for our area for ARES
/ Public Service use and a talk group for NCAC on the DMR network.
Infrastructure for AREDN etc.

Thanks Ian,
	73 Rick
	N4ASX

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
<alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 12:40 PM
To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A

A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
handheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  And
Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery for
around $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
discovered a few tricks.

Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
operating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
simplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may have
to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other difference is
with digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.
On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems software
appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and wouldn't be too
useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.

Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
mode repeater.  Pretty cool.

73, Ian N8IK
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From ka4gfy at cox.net  Mon May 21 14:46:59 2018
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 14:46:59 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <p5ix1x00e199aTC015iy31>
References: <p4gn1x03E45oxQM014gpjQ> <p5ix1x00e199aTC015iy31>
Message-ID: <006401d3f134$1a429180$4ec7b480$@cox.net>

We have Reflector 25, which is National Capital area.  I think 25A is for
nets.

MArk,WA4KFZ, has a Wednesday night net on 62A at 2100.

I also set up 62B for all of VA, but it doesn't get much use.   I really
would like to see the Virginia repeaters linked to 62C moved to 62B, because
while the majority of repeaters on 62C are in VA, the vast majority of the
traffic is coming from MD via 5 or 6 hams on hotspots as their intercom. 

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
<alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Rick Bunn
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:44 PM
To: 'Ian' <iann8ik at gmail.com>; 'W4HFH' <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A

Great to hear,  I could not get into the Bridgecom repeater, but my guess is
that my set up was not correct.  The RT systems software give us a way to
access the various reflectors as if they were DMR talk groups.   

The local ARES community is starting to see the need to coordinate again.
We hope to restart the NCAC net on Sunday evenings at 9PM.  If I can I will
try to focus some part of that net to new technology as well as coordination
and planning.  D-Star,  Establish a default REFLECTOR for our area for ARES
/ Public Service use and a talk group for NCAC on the DMR network.
Infrastructure for AREDN etc.

Thanks Ian,
	73 Rick
	N4ASX

-----Original Message-----
From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
<alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 12:40 PM
To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A

A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
handheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  And
Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery for
around $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
discovered a few tricks.

Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
operating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
simplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may have
to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other difference is
with digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.
On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems software
appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and wouldn't be too
useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.

Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
mode repeater.  Pretty cool.

73, Ian N8IK
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From N4ASX at cox.net  Mon May 21 14:56:53 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (=?utf-8?B?TjRBU1hAY294Lm5ldA==?=)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 18:56:53 GMT
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
Message-ID: <000f4242.2fa40882636f5a34@cox.net>

Answer is to get on and use it and maybe they will share or move.


------ Original message------From: Date: Mon, May 21, 2018 2:47 PMTo: 'Rick Bunn';'Ian';'W4HFH';Subject:RE: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
We have Reflector 25, which is National Capital area.  I think 25A is fornets.MArk,WA4KFZ, has a Wednesday night net on 62A at 2100.I also set up 62B for all of VA, but it doesn't get much use.   I reallywould like to see the Virginia repeaters linked to 62C moved to 62B, becausewhile the majority of repeaters on 62C are in VA, the vast majority of thetraffic is coming from MD via 5 or 6 hams on hotspots as their intercom. Rich-----Original Message-----From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rick BunnSent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:44 PMTo: 'Ian' ; 'W4HFH' Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74AGreat to hear,  I could not get into the Bridgecom repeater, but my guess isthat my set up was not correct.  The RT systems software give us a way toaccess the various reflectors as if they were DMR talk groups.   The local ARES community is starting to see the need to coordinate again.We hope to restart the NCAC net on Sunday evenings at 9PM.  If I can I willtry to focus some part of that net to new technology as well as coordinationand planning.  D-Star,  Establish a default REFLECTOR for our area for ARES/ Public Service use and a talk group for NCAC on the DMR network.Infrastructure for AREDN etc.Thanks Ian,73 RickN4ASX-----Original Message-----From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of IanSent: Monday, May 21, 2018 12:40 PMTo: W4HFH Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74AA growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74Ahandheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  AndBatteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery foraround $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER wediscovered a few tricks.Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in theoperating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, forsimplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software toprogram your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may haveto scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other difference iswith digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems softwareappears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and wouldn't be toouseful on a frequency used by more than two hams.Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dualmode repeater.  Pretty cool.73, Ian N8IK______________________________________________________________AlexandriaRadioClub mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclubHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html______________________________________________________________AlexandriaRadioClub mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclubHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

From N4ASX at cox.net  Mon May 21 15:07:23 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (=?utf-8?B?TjRBU1hAY294Lm5ldA==?=)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 19:07:23 GMT
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
Message-ID: <000f4242.407b02330d77463f@cox.net>

We could establish a net on 25A and on DMR state wide.


------ Original message------From: Date: Mon, May 21, 2018 2:47 PMTo: 'Rick Bunn';'Ian';'W4HFH';Subject:RE: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
We have Reflector 25, which is National Capital area.  I think 25A is fornets.MArk,WA4KFZ, has a Wednesday night net on 62A at 2100.I also set up 62B for all of VA, but it doesn't get much use.   I reallywould like to see the Virginia repeaters linked to 62C moved to 62B, becausewhile the majority of repeaters on 62C are in VA, the vast majority of thetraffic is coming from MD via 5 or 6 hams on hotspots as their intercom. Rich-----Original Message-----From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rick BunnSent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:44 PMTo: 'Ian' ; 'W4HFH' Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74AGreat to hear,  I could not get into the Bridgecom repeater, but my guess isthat my set up was not correct.  The RT systems software give us a way toaccess the various reflectors as if they were DMR talk groups.   The local ARES community is starting to see the need to coordinate again.We hope to restart the NCAC net on Sunday evenings at 9PM.  If I can I willtry to focus some part of that net to new technology as well as coordinationand planning.  D-Star,  Establish a default REFLECTOR for our area for ARES/ Public Service use and a talk group for NCAC on the DMR network.Infrastructure for AREDN etc.Thanks Ian,73 RickN4ASX-----Original Message-----From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of IanSent: Monday, May 21, 2018 12:40 PMTo: W4HFH Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74AA growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74Ahandheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  AndBatteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery foraround $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER wediscovered a few tricks.Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in theoperating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, forsimplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software toprogram your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may haveto scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other difference iswith digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems softwareappears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and wouldn't be toouseful on a frequency used by more than two hams.Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dualmode repeater.  Pretty cool.73, Ian N8IK______________________________________________________________AlexandriaRadioClub mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclubHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html______________________________________________________________AlexandriaRadioClub mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclubHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

From bonanno.mark at gmail.com  Tue May 22 09:33:54 2018
From: bonanno.mark at gmail.com (Mark Bonanno)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 09:33:54 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: 1994 VOA BETHANY STATION
	HANDOUT AND 1944 R.J.ROCKWELL ARTICLE
In-Reply-To: <163843eeae5-c91-3dcf@webjas-vab187.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <163843eeae5-c91-3dcf@webjas-vab187.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <CALf9P9EwRDxtpLJ5cp=3z9yNdDrwP_QpfBHSpgv6+n1vxcpSNQ@mail.gmail.com>

During our trip to Hamvention we made a stop off at the VOA museum.
Amazing place.  We had the ability to be sent further information.  This is
what I got.

Mark Bonanno
571.303.9647
KM4GML

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


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <davidsnyde at aol.com>
Date: Mon, May 21, 2018 at 3:48 PM
Subject: 1994 VOA BETHANY STATION HANDOUT AND 1944 R.J.ROCKWELL ARTICLE
To: <DavidSnyde at aol.com>


Thank you for your interest in preserving the National Voice of America
Museum of Broadcasting at the Bethany Relay Station.  We are definitely a
"work-in-progress" and will have many more new displays in the future.
More information can be found at our website,  www.voamuseum.org such
as our VOA Museum video and the Jack Rouse and Associates design for the
ideal museum.  There are also links to the Media Heritage Museum and the
WC8VOA amateur radio station.  Be sure to also visit our blog page.

Attached is the 1994 handout that was given to visitors to the station in
the 1990s.  The information there is relevant to the VOA of the 1990s and
not necessarily to VOA operations today.

Also attached is the 1944 article by R.J.Rockwell, Vice President and
Director of Engineering for Crosley Broadcasting.  In this article he
describes the brand new high-power transmitting plant that he designed and
built for the Office of War Information.

You may be interested in a video tour that AmateurLogic.TV did of the
station and it is now on YouTube.  Please visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_ZXRJol_4&feature=youtu.be

Mr. Audio from Cincinnati also visited the station and produced a 2-minute
podcast about VOA Bethany.  The link to hear this is
http://youtu.be/sFBtFtbmprA.

Don't forget, the museums (VOA Museum, Media Heritage Museum, Gray
History of Wireless Museum and the WC8VOA amateur radio station) are open
every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Also check us out on Facebook.

Links of interest:

Pictures of Gray History of Wireless Museum:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/108982836 at N07/sets/72157641093610185

Pictures of Media Heritage Museum:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/108982836 at N07/sets/72157641245091513

Bits of Wireless History, by Jack Gray:
http://leehite.org/documents/Bits%20of%20Wireless%20History%20From%20Gray%20History%20Of%20Wireless%20Museum.pdf
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From iann8ik at gmail.com  Wed May 23 14:39:36 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 14:39:36 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPoB9htkMJt54WDc4MphaeUsP7xoOf_=k-b0HPqNmvWW1g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPoB9htkMJt54WDc4MphaeUsP7xoOf_=k-b0HPqNmvWW1g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPp+MO+iKXca1wxujMRkSD7H1OoDsE0cDFS=CA04rYj4cw@mail.gmail.com>

Forgot to mention: built-in TNC and GPS so it's great for APRS or portable
packet.  A short coax jumper to a Mirage BD-35 amplifier,
http://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=BD-35, and you have a 40W
2m/70cm mobile!
73, Ian N8IK


On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
> handheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  And
> Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery for
> around $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
> discovered a few tricks.
>
> Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
> operating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
> simplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
> program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may
> have to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other
> difference is with digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.
> On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems
> software appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and
> wouldn't be too useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.
>
> Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
> mode repeater.  Pretty cool.
>
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>

From iann8ik at gmail.com  Wed May 23 20:35:32 2018
From: iann8ik at gmail.com (Ian)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 20:35:32 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <1638f8e2dbb-c94-569@webjas-vae214.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <CAMmwFPp+MO+iKXca1wxujMRkSD7H1OoDsE0cDFS=CA04rYj4cw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1638f8e2dbb-c94-569@webjas-vae214.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <CAMmwFPo216utjMM18E1MbrFhbK9dB=ZxAMNg=A_-QJhX4X82cA@mail.gmail.com>

The Diamond SRH320A or the Comet equivalent are great aftermarket
antennas.  Transmits on all 3 bands plus wideband receive to 900MHz or
better.
73, Ian N8IK


On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 8:30 PM, <charliecas at aol.com> wrote:

> That's a great idea.  Found any great antennas for it yet?  I usually have
> my D74A on out in western Springfield scanning 140 phone and don't pick up
> much....
>
> Charlie K3CLC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com>
> To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, May 23, 2018 2:40 pm
> Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
>
> Forgot to mention: built-in TNC and GPS so it's great for APRS or portable
> packet. A short coax jumper to a Mirage BD-35 amplifier,
> http://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=BD-35, and you have a 40W
> 2m/70cm mobile!
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
> > handheld. 2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR. 5W on all bands! And
> > Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery
> for
> > around $50. The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
> > discovered a few tricks.
> >
> > Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
> > operating mode. If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
> > simplex it's DV. If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
> > program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may
> > have to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels. The other
> > difference is with digital coded squelch. This is used like a tone on FM.
> > On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'. The RTSystems
> > software appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and
> > wouldn't be too useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.
> >
> > Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
> > mode repeater. Pretty cool.
> >
> > 73, Ian N8IK
> >
> >
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From charliecas at aol.com  Wed May 23 20:30:49 2018
From: charliecas at aol.com (charliecas at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 20:30:49 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPp+MO+iKXca1wxujMRkSD7H1OoDsE0cDFS=CA04rYj4cw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1638f8e2dbb-c94-569@webjas-vae214.srv.aolmail.net>

That's a great idea.  Found any great antennas for it yet?  I usually have my D74A on out in western Springfield scanning 140 phone and don't pick up much....


Charlie K3CLC



-----Original Message-----
From: Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com>
To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, May 23, 2018 2:40 pm
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A

Forgot to mention: built-in TNC and GPS so it's great for APRS or portable
packet.  A short coax jumper to a Mirage BD-35 amplifier,
http://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=BD-35, and you have a 40W
2m/70cm mobile!
73, Ian N8IK


On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
> handheld.  2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR.  5W on all bands!  And
> Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery for
> around $50.  The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
> discovered a few tricks.
>
> Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in the
> operating mode.  If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
> simplex it's DV.  If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
> program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may
> have to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels.  The other
> difference is with digital coded squelch.  This is used like a tone on FM.
> On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'.  The RTSystems
> software appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and
> wouldn't be too useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.
>
> Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m dual
> mode repeater.  Pretty cool.
>
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
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From cw3wilson69 at gmail.com  Wed May 23 20:48:51 2018
From: cw3wilson69 at gmail.com (Dennis Wilson)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 20:48:51 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood TH-D74A
In-Reply-To: <CAMmwFPo216utjMM18E1MbrFhbK9dB=ZxAMNg=A_-QJhX4X82cA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMmwFPp+MO+iKXca1wxujMRkSD7H1OoDsE0cDFS=CA04rYj4cw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1638f8e2dbb-c94-569@webjas-vae214.srv.aolmail.net>
	<CAMmwFPo216utjMM18E1MbrFhbK9dB=ZxAMNg=A_-QJhX4X82cA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALEAfk74ADrQivy2aEiHYBnbOYzzywGNtoeJFbMAdC+y0pm_Kw@mail.gmail.com>

I've  had good results with the
TWAYRDIO Ham Radio Handheld Telescopic
73 Dennis kd4wgn


On Wed, May 23, 2018, 8:36 PM Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Diamond SRH320A or the Comet equivalent are great aftermarket
> antennas.  Transmits on all 3 bands plus wideband receive to 900MHz or
> better.
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
> On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 8:30 PM, <charliecas at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > That's a great idea.  Found any great antennas for it yet?  I usually
> have
> > my D74A on out in western Springfield scanning 140 phone and don't pick
> up
> > much....
> >
> > Charlie K3CLC
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com>
> > To: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Wed, May 23, 2018 2:40 pm
> > Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] DSTAR on the Kenwood
> TH-D74A
> >
> > Forgot to mention: built-in TNC and GPS so it's great for APRS or
> portable
> > packet. A short coax jumper to a Mirage BD-35 amplifier,
> > http://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=BD-35, and you have a 40W
> > 2m/70cm mobile!
> > 73, Ian N8IK
> >
> >
> > On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > A growing number of us have the recently introduced Kenwood TH-D74A
> > > handheld. 2m, 70cm, and 1.25m on FM and DSTAR. 5W on all bands! And
> > > Batteries America, maybe others, now have a 2000mAh aftermarket battery
> > for
> > > around $50. The radio worked great at Hamvention this year AFTER we
> > > discovered a few tricks.
> > >
> > > Unlike Icom's implementation of DSTAR, Kenwood makes a distinction in
> the
> > > operating mode. If you're going through a repeater the mode is DR, for
> > > simplex it's DV. If you are using Kenwood's or RTSystems' software to
> > > program your radio watch for this in the 'mode' drop-down list. You may
> > > have to scroll down to get to 'DV' for simplex channels. The other
> > > difference is with digital coded squelch. This is used like a tone on
> FM.
> > > On the Kenwood you'll usually want 'DCS', not 'CCS'. The RTSystems
> > > software appears to default to 'CCS', or callsign coded squelch, and
> > > wouldn't be too useful on a frequency used by more than two hams.
> > >
> > > Also, I was able to route back to W4HFH_B through BridgeCom's 1.25m
> dual
> > > mode repeater. Pretty cool.
> > >
> > > 73, Ian N8IK
> > >
> > >
> > ______________________________________________________________
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> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/alexandriaradioclub
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From ka4gfy at cox.net  Mon May 28 18:46:25 2018
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (KA4GFY)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 18:46:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: Problems with Brandmeister
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From N4ASX at cox.net  Tue May 29 14:20:07 2018
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 14:20:07 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: Problems with
	Brandmeister
In-Reply-To: <rynU1x02a45oxQM01ynWa2>
References: <CAMokgUOd91KTUTKMWKc9WrPj56ZKCuSWrL-7upi+Oqj3nUfBhA@mail.gmail.com>
	<rynU1x02a45oxQM01ynWa2>
Message-ID: <007c01d3f779$aca16c40$05e444c0$@cox.net>

Yesterday,  The repeater was stating ?repeater link busy? and someone was trying repeatedly for about an hour to bring up a reflector.

73 Rick

 

From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net <alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of KA4GFY
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 6:46 PM
To: Alexandria Radio Club <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fwd: Problems with Brandmeister

 

>From KE2HO

---------- Original Message ---------- 
From: John Czap <jczap718 at gmail.com <mailto:jczap718 at gmail.com> > 
To: ka4gfy at arrl.net <mailto:ka4gfy at arrl.net>  
Date: May 28, 2018 at 4:26 PM 
Subject: Problems with Brandmeister 

Rich:

U may want to pass this along to members.....

If u have an Openspot, and experience problems i.e. flashing RED STATUS indicator and can't connect, make sure u are NOT using NY Server 3101.  I have experienced problem on 3101 for about 24 hours. Since I switched to Atlanta I have solid connect.  John KE2HO


