From jon.perelstein at gmail.com Thu Oct 2 06:54:50 2014 From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:54:50 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Meeting and Pizza Tonight Message-ID: The first Thursday of the month is our meeting day and today is the first Thursday of the month, so.... Yes, we have a meeting tonight. 8pm Stamford Govt Center. Our presentation will be on the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS). Notice the word "Auxiliary" - it used to be "Affiliate" but no longer, and that means that MARS now gets to play with all sorts of interesting military communications technologies. Pizza at 6:15 at John the Baker, 30 Long Ridge Road (Bulls Head). Jon From svj58 at optonline.net Tue Oct 7 18:39:06 2014 From: svj58 at optonline.net (Steve Urso) Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:39:06 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest is Sunday, October 12th References: <0.0.232.C82.1CFD99311F1B752.0@drone114.ral.icpbounce.com> Message-ID: <9228560D-3B61-4DFD-AEB0-C9123077B4CE@optonline.net> > Subject: Nutmeg Hamfest is Sunday, October 12th > > > > The Nutfest is Coming Soon! > > The 22nd Annual Nutmeg Hamfest and Connecticut State ARRL Convention will be held Sunday, October 12th, 2014. > Once again, we will be at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450 > > New radios and equipment, antennas and accessories, books, and more. > We expect to have an embroidery company on scene for hats, jackets, and the like. > > Several interesting forums, VE Exams, emergency and public service communications displays, and great prizes. And of course, our famous flea market with bargains galore. You never know what great "treasures" await you! > > Vendor setup at 6:00AM, inside exhibits open at 8:00. > > Don't miss Southern New England's biggest and best Hamfest! > > Interested in selling at the show? We still have a few prime tables left inside, and we're expanding the outside tailgating area to meet the growing demand. E-mail vendors at nutmeghamfest.com with questions. > > > > > www.nutmeghamfest.com > > Questions? e-mail nutfest2014 at nutmeghamfest.com > > > KB1YLQ. ? > From wb1grb at hotmail.com Sun Oct 12 18:47:31 2014 From: wb1grb at hotmail.com (John Sabini Jr.) Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:47:31 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] 2014 Nutmeg Hamfest Photos-Video Message-ID: 2014 Nutmeg Hamfest ARRL Connecticut State Convention Our 22nd Year! Sunday, October 12th, 2014 8AM - 2PM PHOTOS http://ctsara.org/nutmeg10.12.2014.html From svj58 at optonline.net Sat Oct 18 20:19:01 2014 From: svj58 at optonline.net (Steve Urso) Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:19:01 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Powerpole info Message-ID: <3E64E68E-01D9-467D-B564-AA24140A14F0@optonline.net> http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/app.htm Steve-KB1YLQ Sent from IPad. From sbdick at optonline.net Sun Oct 19 08:24:55 2014 From: sbdick at optonline.net (Steven B. Dick) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:24:55 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Powerpole info In-Reply-To: <3E64E68E-01D9-467D-B564-AA24140A14F0@optonline.net> References: <3E64E68E-01D9-467D-B564-AA24140A14F0@optonline.net> Message-ID: One more idea I did not see on the website: 30 Amp Permanently Bonded Red/Black Anderson Powerpoles. Ultrasonically welded sets save assembly time, guarantee correct configuration, eliminate the need for a roll pin and enable the use of Powerpole accessories such as retaining clips. Regards, Steve K1RF Read more: http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/powerpole-sets/30-amp-permanent ly-bonded-red-black-anderson-powerpole-sets.html#ixzz3GapNuZu7 http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/powerpole-sets/30-amp-permanent ly-bonded-red-black-anderson-powerpole-sets.html -----Original Message----- From: CTSARA [mailto:ctsara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Urso Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 8:19 PM To: Gnarc Mailman; ctsara Mailman Subject: [CTSARA] Powerpole info http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/app.htm Steve-KB1YLQ Sent from IPad. ________________________________________________ CTSARA mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ctsara Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:CTSARA at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Unsubscribe from CTSARA: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ctsara SARA Repeaters: W1EE 146.655 Out 146.055 In PL-100Hz. 447.125 Out 442.125 In PL-114.8Hz. ECHOLINK, WB1GRB-L Node(128679)Simplex: Local RF- 147.525 PL-100 Hz.Connected to a conference. Weather, Road Conditions, Talk. From tc4racer at gmail.com Mon Oct 20 11:43:26 2014 From: tc4racer at gmail.com (Paul Lourd) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:43:26 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] ARES/CERT net on for Tuesday 8pm Message-ID: <010301cfec7c$978e50e0$c6aaf2a0$@gmail.com> We will have a net this week, 8pm 10/21/2014 Norwalk 2m repeater. 146.475. We will take check-ins and briefly discuss the upcoming statewide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) which will occur 11/8-11/9. All are welcome! The net has also been announced on the ARES reflector. Paul, WB2JVB From wb1grb at hotmail.com Fri Oct 24 08:58:29 2014 From: wb1grb at hotmail.com (John Sabini Jr.) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:58:29 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] SARA Program & Board Minutes Message-ID: SARA Meeting Thursday November 6. Details: http://www.ctsara.org/ctsara_meeting.html SARA Board Meeting Minutes: September 18, 2014 http://www.ctsara.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=156 http://www.ctsara.org/ From jon.perelstein at gmail.com Fri Oct 24 19:18:34 2014 From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:18:34 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: GFARA Meeting November 5th, 2014 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Drummond Grinalds Date: Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 7:01 PM Subject: GFARA Meeting November 5th, 2014 Dear Fellow Hams: Please join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 pm at the Fairfield Fire Training Center as we explore topics relating to microprocessors and their application within amateur radio. Inexpensive (almost free) and readily available microprocessors are being used by many hams for amateur radio projects. As an example, Raspberry Pi's can be used to construct a very low cost SignaLink equivalent digital interface, alerting systems for on-air activities and remote control applications, Jeff KB1MZL, Vice President of GFARA, has prepared an interesting program for us. He will begin by describing microprocessors in general terms including a brief history of computing and machine control and then surveying the wide array of microprocessor choices readily available not only to designers and engineers but also to hobbyists. Jeff will then use a detailed examination of the Parallax Propeller microprocessor to show how it can be the foundation of a simple frequency counter project. This program is an excellent opportunity to bring kids (both young and old) interested in computer programming as microprocessors represent the link between software and ham radio. CERT members will enjoy this opportunity to see how to expand amateur radio applications using a little imagination, microprocessors and software. 73, Drum K1RDG P.S. Our US House Representative, Rep. Jim Himes, has not yet declared himself a co-sponsor of HR-4969, the Amateur Radio Parity Act. This resolution is a ham-friendly initiative designed to help us get metal in the air. Even if you don't live in a restricted area, people who want to QSO with you do and one day you might find yourself in a different QTH and limited to long QSO's with a dummy load if this measure is not passed. Convincing Rep. Himes to join as a co-sponsor of HR-4969 is an important thing we can do now to help push this along its way to law. Check out arrl.org and look at the link "HR-4969" next to the "What's Popular" section. It shows how easy it is to write our Congressman Jim Himes to encourage him to act. It seems the closer we are to an election the better the RST with DC. Expect much QSB and QRM as we move through the month of November. From tc4racer at gmail.com Sun Oct 26 09:31:18 2014 From: tc4racer at gmail.com (Paul Lourd) Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 09:31:18 -0400 Subject: [CTSARA] Hams needs for Army Mars drill - Sunday/Monday Message-ID: <002d01cff121$20d1aa20$6274fe60$@gmail.com> To all local hams! Army MARS is conducting a two day national exercise starting this Sunday evening (Oct 26) into Tuesday evening (Oct 28). The concept of the exercise is that standard long-haul communications have been damaged by a natural disaster or terrorist act and U.S. Northern Command is using MARS to move status information from the stricken areas to FEMA (standard practice in widespread communications outages). As part of that exercise, MARS would like to simulate having its members gather information from amateurs (especially ARES trained) via local repeaters. The information to be collected for this exercise is simply the amateur station's current county location (just county). We understand that technically speaking CT does not have county government, but for disaster reporting the state does distinguish between counties such as Fairfield, New Haven, New London, etc. The specific text of the message will be "All stations on this frequency this is looking for stations to report their current county location. These reports are part of a nationwide MARS / Department of Defense exercise. We want to know what counties we are able to communicate with in an emergency. Please call now this is OVER" PLEASE if you hear this announcement, take the time to answer. That is all that is required! The announcement may come anytime during the 48 hour test. Thank you, Paul, WB2JVB ARES Region 1 DEC