From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sat Oct  1 22:25:08 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2016 22:25:08 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: [CT ARES Discussion] INFO: ECMWF & GFS long-range /
 partial coastal-storm correlation
In-Reply-To: <d973e2ea-a6af-7709-9a0c-8b31445faf19@remarkabletechnologies.com>
References: <CA44F1D1-AC15-401E-AB46-DC8ED8BFA892@mac.com>
	<3759215e-1892-e32b-6db7-1a3b929de532@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<54cf2a2b-0d62-abbe-c40a-5db2f9e17cf6@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<d78768bc-721d-65b8-104b-7314f4cb7539@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<d973e2ea-a6af-7709-9a0c-8b31445faf19@remarkabletechnologies.com>
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FYI - weather models beginning to agree that there may be some nasty
weather coming at us around Oct 10.

73
Jon, AI1V

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Eric Knight <eknight at remarkabletechnologies.com>
Date: Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:48 PM
Subject: [CT ARES Discussion] INFO: ECMWF & GFS long-range / partial
coastal-storm correlation


Good evening, everyone.

A couple of days ago I mentioned the possibility of an intense coastal
storm in our general neighborhood.  Well, the latest computer models are a
little more attention-getting. Again, it?s a very long way away.  But I am
starting to see a convergence of the GFS and ECMWF.

Both models show an intense storm bombing out near us ? 988mbar (GFS) on
10/10 @ 00 UTC -- AND -- 984mbar (ECMWF) on 10/10 @ 12 UTC.  That?s an
uncharacteristically tight correlation in pressure and time this far out.
And the track on those days / times is within about 200 miles.  The GFS
projects a spot-on track.  The ECMWF is about 200 miles offshore.
Historical accuracy of the ECMWF is superior to the GFS.  Regardless, the
general correlation is IMHO too close for zero interest. Given we?re
talking eight days away, it is just something to keep eye on (or, perhaps,
both eyes).

Here?s a link to side-by-side GFS / ECMWF weather-model output:
https://goo.gl/photos/X2hDKpQcVrYbVGSv8

As many of you know, I specialize in long-range weather forecasting (10 -
14 days), and have been doing such for ~ 15 years.  And I have been an
amateur meteorologist for 46 years.  The modeling tools that all
meteorologists now have at their disposal (including us amateur
meteorologists) are truly impressive.

Now, I don?t claim any special knowledge regarding this current weather
item.  I?m just providing the most-recent output of two of the world?s best
long-range weather models as an FYI.  Always rely on the NWS for
professional weather information.

73, Eric KB1EHE

From wb1grb at hotmail.com  Sun Oct  2 09:49:11 2016
From: wb1grb at hotmail.com (John Sabini Jr.)
Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2016 13:49:11 +0000
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: [CT ARES Discussion] INFO: ECMWF & GFS long-range
 / partial coastal-storm correlation
In-Reply-To: <CAFdYx3Xeo22OkbctpYGYOuzn34bSzVbxpt8TOkimQ6dOdURHoQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA44F1D1-AC15-401E-AB46-DC8ED8BFA892@mac.com>
	<3759215e-1892-e32b-6db7-1a3b929de532@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<54cf2a2b-0d62-abbe-c40a-5db2f9e17cf6@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<d78768bc-721d-65b8-104b-7314f4cb7539@remarkabletechnologies.com>
	<d973e2ea-a6af-7709-9a0c-8b31445faf19@remarkabletechnologies.com>,
	<CAFdYx3Xeo22OkbctpYGYOuzn34bSzVbxpt8TOkimQ6dOdURHoQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BN6PR05MB2852AA23D900A475AA983B3E9CC30@BN6PR05MB2852.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Joh:  what is the status of our DMR repeater?  If there is a problem with the repeater maybe they can put a temporary repeater. Right now I am streaming the Wilton DMR repeater which has Connecticut Statewide  and region one. I thru 5. I  also have some talk groups but in an emergency I can leave it on Connecticut state wide.
On desktop computers you now  can listen  from the SARA Web site. Towards the bottom of the page you will see a rainbow.

John wb1grb
Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>



On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 10:25 PM -0400, "Jon Perelstein" <jon.perelstein at gmail.com<mailto:jon.perelstein at gmail.com>> wrote:

FYI - weather models beginning to agree that there may be some nasty
weather coming at us around Oct 10.

73
Jon, AI1V

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Eric Knight <eknight at remarkabletechnologies.com>
Date: Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:48 PM
Subject: [CT ARES Discussion] INFO: ECMWF & GFS long-range / partial
coastal-storm correlation


Good evening, everyone.

A couple of days ago I mentioned the possibility of an intense coastal
storm in our general neighborhood.  Well, the latest computer models are a
little more attention-getting. Again, it?s a very long way away.  But I am
starting to see a convergence of the GFS and ECMWF.

Both models show an intense storm bombing out near us ? 988mbar (GFS) on
10/10 @ 00 UTC -- AND -- 984mbar (ECMWF) on 10/10 @ 12 UTC.  That?s an
uncharacteristically tight correlation in pressure and time this far out.
And the track on those days / times is within about 200 miles.  The GFS
projects a spot-on track.  The ECMWF is about 200 miles offshore.
Historical accuracy of the ECMWF is superior to the GFS.  Regardless, the
general correlation is IMHO too close for zero interest. Given we?re
talking eight days away, it is just something to keep eye on (or, perhaps,
both eyes).

Here?s a link to side-by-side GFS / ECMWF weather-model output:
https://goo.gl/photos/X2hDKpQcVrYbVGSv8

As many of you know, I specialize in long-range weather forecasting (10 -
14 days), and have been doing such for ~ 15 years.  And I have been an
amateur meteorologist for 46 years.  The modeling tools that all
meteorologists now have at their disposal (including us amateur
meteorologists) are truly impressive.

Now, I don?t claim any special knowledge regarding this current weather
item.  I?m just providing the most-recent output of two of the world?s best
long-range weather models as an FYI.  Always rely on the NWS for
professional weather information.

73, Eric KB1EHE
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From tom at k1ta.com  Mon Oct  3 08:13:16 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2016 08:13:16 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] LIMARC HAMFEST
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJj7SCa6tx39TjM3E8XZGWKKTwHi+BBpMwC5kz5HQkrfpA@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning All,

Just a reminder that the LIMARC HAMFEST will be held, Sunday October 30th.
See Details below.

Mark N1CT, Lisa KC1YL and I are going.  It's a nice morning.  See details
below.

Tom

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

<https://cts.vrmailer1.com/click?sk=ahKIB2JgHjBLHgOxUAPgF5MYGRVx4EtsRmG-UU4V-FD8=/aHR0cDovL3ZyMi52ZXJ0aWNhbHJlc3BvbnNlLmNvbS9lbWFpbHMvNzY5NjU4MTQzOTUyOD9jb250YWN0X2lkPTc2OTY1OTEwMDY3MTk=/rhA1ZH2RAeOPOOxtRe3p0Q==&merge_field_type=%7BVR_HOSTED_LINK%7D&link_id=7696581485818&source_id=7696591006719&source_type=Contact>



*
HAMFEST!*


*                                                             SUNDAY,
October 30, 2016*
*
LEVITTOWN HALL*
*                                                            201 Levittown
Parkway*
*                                                            Hicksville,
New York 11801*

*Doors open at 9 AM for Buyers                                      Vendors
Set Up at 7 AM*

*Amateur Radio Equipment*     CB Equipment        *VE SESSION*
           Computers            *                     Ham Equipment Dealers*
LCD Monitors/TV?s                 ARRL Information            Tune-up
Clinic (Get your rig checked)

*                                   Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club
Information        DXCC Card Checking
WAS Card Checking*

*                                            General Admission: $6.00*
*                   Licensed Ham?s spouse and their children under 12 are
free.*
*Free parking for buyers!    Food and Refreshments available.     Door
Prizes*

*                                   KJI Electronics   Quicksilver
Radio      Dave Schneider   *
*                                                  More than 40 different
vendors!*

*                                                HAVE A FEW ITEMS TO SELL?*
*LIMARC will have a table set up to sell items for others. There is no
charge to LIMARC members. Non-members will pay 10% of the sale price.*
*Please make sure to mark your desired price clearly on the item.*

                                  Special close in parking and/or drop off
area for vendors.
*                                                    Gates open at 7 AM for
vendors*.
*                   Advance Registration Taken!    **(Day-of-sale spaces
are limited!)*
                               *Vendors must comply with NY State Sales Tax
Laws*
*The sale of guns, ammunition, and pornographic material is prohibited**.*
                                              *NO UNSHEATHED KNIVES*

*                                 Vendors:** A $20.00 Space **includes a
six foot table & chairs.*
*                                            The $6.00 Admissions fee is
separate*

Send your check to LIMARC, P.O. Box 392, Levittown, NY 11756-0392

*                                         Limited selling space is
available!                                               Only some spaces
have electric.
                                                   Reserve your space now!*

*                                         Talk-in on W2VL, 146.85 repeater
(136.5 PL)*
*                                             For more information,*
*                                        see the LIMARC web page at*
                            *http://www.limarc.org*
<https://cts.vrmailer1.com/click?sk=ahKIB2JgHjBLHgOxUAPgF5MYGRVx4EtsRmG-UU4V-FD8=/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5saW1hcmMub3Jn/wXhMiiASZhQXscQlu6nNWw==&merge_field_type=%28?x-mi:%28?%3C=href=%29[%5Cs]*[%27%22]%28?%3Curl%3E[%5E%7B%27%22].+?%29[%27%22]%29&link_id=7696581485765&source_id=7696591006719&source_type=Contact>*
  or E-mail: **hamfest at limarc.org <hamfest at limarc.org>*
*                 our Hamfest Chairmen: Dave, AK1NS  and  Richie, K2KNB
516-694-4937*

*                                                              Directions:*

*From Long Island Expressway Coming from the West:*
Take Exit 38 to Northern State Parkway East. Take Exit 33 onto Wantagh
Parkway South.  Take first exit W2 East (Old Country Road East). Go to the
third traffic light and make right onto Levittown Parkway. Dunkin Donuts
will be on your left as you make the turn. Levittown Hall is about 2/10
mile on your left, just after the shopping center. Turn left at the light
to enter.
*From Northern State Parkway:*
Take exit 33 onto Wantagh Parkway South.  Take first exit W2 East (Old
Country Road East).  Go to the third traffic light and make right onto
Levittown Parkway. Dunkin Donuts will be on your left as you make the turn.
Levittown Hall is about 2/10 mile on your left, just after the shopping
center. Turn left at the light to enter.

*From Southern State Parkway:*
Take exit 27N (Wantagh Parkway North).  Get off at exit W2 East (Old
Country Road East).  Go to the third traffic light and make right onto
Levittown Parkway. Dunkin Donuts will be on your left as you make the turn.
Levittown Hall is about 2/10 mile on your left, just after the shopping
center. Turn left at the light to enter.

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Wed Oct  5 09:26:52 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2016 09:26:52 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] //SARA / Meeting Reminder - Emergency and Portable Power
	Update
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3VJx0bjp9MRa4yRkg_LQxivkCJEDbG+cgxJFq_0uz5CJg@mail.gmail.com>

Our October meeting will take place tomorrow (Thursday night) at 8pm,
Stamford Government Center (888 Washington Blvd), 6th Floor Safety Training
Room.

The subject of the meeting will be an update on emergency and portable
power, including latest in generators, batteries, and solar.

Pizza at 6:15pm at John the Baker, 30 Long Ridge Road

73
Jon, AI1V

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Fri Oct  7 08:42:46 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2016 08:42:46 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: [CT ARES Discussion] Volunteers Wanted: JOTA 2013
	(10/15)
In-Reply-To: <00c401d22096$6d0086e0$470194a0$@optonline.net>
References: <00c401d22096$6d0086e0$470194a0$@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3WTOc2kPi44QXhpaj9Ej32OCDaB+xzbR=4zFc_eE3Wg+A@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: WA1SFH <wa1sfh at optonline.net>


*Friday, Oct. 7, 2016*


*Good Morning!*We are just ONE WEEK away from *Boy Scouts* *J*amboree *O*n
*T*he *A*ir (JOTA) 2016.
This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to SHOW KIDS HAM RADIO!



We have *3 Boy Scout sites*  (BELOW) that still need additional volunteers
to either bring an extra station and/or help operate or present a quick Top
Level (non-technical) overview about Ham Radio to build excitement about
all the fun things we can do.



Each QTH is expecting between *200 and 250 scouts*? PLUS Adults.

*Your help* is needed to provide enough stations with HF/VHF/UFH (and if
you have it: HF digital, DMR, APRS) to give each scout time to have a
conversation ?On The Air?.

If you are able to ?*come out to play*? next week (on Saturday, Oct. 15),
please select which one you?d like to be at and *email the CONTACT person*
for that site ASASP.



*Youth Protection Training*
Also, BSA has gotten serious about having *all volunteers* going through
their *40 minute* On-Line Youth Protection Training Course.

This is a *BIG DEAL *in Boy Scouts, and *we need to participate* in this
training.

While it is not rocket science, it does bring up key issues that BSA wants
all its volunteers understand and guard against.

Please use a long "coffee break" in the next few days to do this training
*. *- Print a copy of the certificate, *bring it with you on Saturday* to
give to George or Dana, or me.

*Go to : http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
<http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx>*

Read and follow the instructions in the *Right Column* on how to create an
account and password to take the training.

- Don?t waste time on the video in the middle of the page.



*3 Locations? No Waiting.  **(LOL!)*

Hoyt Scout Reservation

Redding  (Up Rte. 7., just south of Danbury)
Contact:  George AB1QK:  gflayiii at gmail.com



Strang Scout Reservation
Goshen  (Up Rte. 8 ? 2 miles north of the Goshen Traffic Circle)

Contact:  Douglas WA1SFH:  connecticutSYC at gmail.com



Camp Sequassen
New Hartford (Up Rte. 8, 1 exit past Torrington - on the Torrington/New
Hartford Line)

Contact: Dana KA1WPM:  ka1wpm at charter.net

*Thank You! *



*73, Douglas Sharafanowich - WA1SFH*

*Connecticut Section Youth Coordinator*

*ConnecticutSYC at gmail.com <ConnecticutSYC at gmail.com>*

From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct  7 15:44:23 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2016 15:44:23 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Saturday GNARC
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJj63DNFM4gRXQusEnHcY3uG_5OMqEey3+3uqTx2Mkj-+g@mail.gmail.com>

QST  ?  QST  ?  QST

To All Ham Radio Operators:

The GNARC Emergency Communications Center *will NOT* be open tomorrow,
Saturday October 8, 2016.

*Instead, the club will be operating from AMBLER FARMS, 257 Hurlbutt St,
Wilton, CT 06897*

We invite all to join us at Ambler Farms, we are meeting there at  0900.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or Lisa KC1YL for
details.

Tom - K1TA



Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sun Oct  9 09:36:07 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2016 09:36:07 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: Invitation To HF Training This Tuesday, October 11th!!
In-Reply-To: <000001d221dc$62274c30$2675e490$@att.net>
References: <000001d221dc$62274c30$2675e490$@att.net>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3Vo+Dv3W0YtZtQm2ip0TXTMgSVpCcuY6O6DTyVmaTRJOQ@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Larrie Sutliff <sutliff at att.net>
Date: Sat, Oct 8, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Subject: Invitation To HF Training This Tuesday, October 11th!!


Folks,



*Great HF Radio Learning Opportunity:*



You are invited to attend the HF radio practical session of the upcoming
Amateur Technician course, 7 PM on October 11th, which will feature basic
training in the operation of HF radios with live demonstrations and
hands-on participation with an array of typical HF radios in the
classroom.  This is a great opportunity to break the ice on operation of HF
equipment and operating procedures.

This event will be held at the Westchester Fire Training Center, 4 Dana
Road, Valhalla (enter through the rear door via Walker Road).

*All are welcome*!  If you have registered for the Saturday, October 15th
HF one-on-one training (registration closed October 1st), that should also
be a great HF experience.


Special thanks to Tom WB2NHC and Bob N2DVQ for their development and
leadership of these events and to the other assisting instructors for their
support.

73



Larrie  W2UL

WECA Education Director

From k1eic at att.net  Sun Oct  9 11:35:35 2016
From: k1eic at att.net (Betsey Doane)
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2016 11:35:35 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: Invitation To HF Training This Tuesday,
	October 11th!!
In-Reply-To: <CAFdYx3Vo+Dv3W0YtZtQm2ip0TXTMgSVpCcuY6O6DTyVmaTRJOQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000001d221dc$62274c30$2675e490$@att.net>
	<CAFdYx3Vo+Dv3W0YtZtQm2ip0TXTMgSVpCcuY6O6DTyVmaTRJOQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002401d22242$c8123cb0$5836b610$@att.net>

Ah, HF is so much fun!  Don't miss it!
It's my very favorite.
73,
Betsey , K1EIC ASM CT

-----Original Message-----
From: CTSARA [mailto:ctsara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jon
Perelstein
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2016 9:36 AM
To: Stamford Amateur Radio Association
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: Invitation To HF Training This Tuesday, October
11th!!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Larrie Sutliff <sutliff at att.net>
Date: Sat, Oct 8, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Subject: Invitation To HF Training This Tuesday, October 11th!!


Folks,



*Great HF Radio Learning Opportunity:*



You are invited to attend the HF radio practical session of the upcoming
Amateur Technician course, 7 PM on October 11th, which will feature basic
training in the operation of HF radios with live demonstrations and hands-on
participation with an array of typical HF radios in the classroom.  This is
a great opportunity to break the ice on operation of HF equipment and
operating procedures.

This event will be held at the Westchester Fire Training Center, 4 Dana
Road, Valhalla (enter through the rear door via Walker Road).

*All are welcome*!  If you have registered for the Saturday, October 15th HF
one-on-one training (registration closed October 1st), that should also be a
great HF experience.


Special thanks to Tom WB2NHC and Bob N2DVQ for their development and
leadership of these events and to the other assisting instructors for their
support.

73



Larrie  W2UL

WECA Education Director
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From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Mon Oct 10 11:45:32 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:45:32 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: [CT ARES Discussion] Info: JOTA 2016 QSO Info (10/15)
In-Reply-To: <006101d222fe$74dace60$5e906b20$@optonline.net>
References: <006101d222fe$74dace60$5e906b20$@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3W_imishu-jZerd8TtBimvZXYi=YNtxMNCCKk3euq=4_g@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: WA1SFH <wa1sfh at optonline.net>
Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Subject: [CT ARES Discussion] Info: JOTA 2016 QSO Info (10/15)
To: discussion at connares.org


Monday, October 10, 2016



If you are not able to be part of our 3 JOTA Teams *this coming Saturday*
*(*Oct. 15*)*, please get on the radio and have a ?conversation? with our
Scouts.

- Get a special JOTA QSL card for your efforts.



We will be having patrols coming through for 20 minute sessions at our JOTA
stations.
We expect 200-250 scouts at each site.
- Let?s see? doing simple Math?.

3 x 200 = 600 Scouts (Minimum!) ? WOW!



LOCATION and CALLSIGN

Camp Strang (Goshen) - N1KT

Camp Sequassen (New Hartford) - WB1DJU

Hoyt Scout Reservation (West Redding) - W1NLK



FREQUENCIES

Local and Linked Repeaters with coverage to Goshen - New Harford - West
Redding



Suggested JOTA Calling Frequencies

LINK

http://www.scouting.org/jota/operators_guides.aspx



Hope to see your callsign in the Log Books.

*?**73,*

*Douglas Sharafanowich - WA1SFH*

(BSA Troop 701 - Milford; Radio; Merit Badge Counselor)

Section Youth Coordinator - Connecticut

American Radio Relay League

connecticutSYC at gmail.com

Cell: 203-494-3885

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Wed Oct 12 09:13:21 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:13:21 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest Reminder
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3WkYV+Lb-SRqvDwxwkYiGqpida0g5Kk9Tnnm-KN3Ht8Vg@mail.gmail.com>

This coming Sunday (Oct 15) is the Nutmeg hamfest

Anybody going?

Anybody want to carpool from this area?

73
Jon, AI1V

From tufeather211 at aol.com  Wed Oct 12 09:30:35 2016
From: tufeather211 at aol.com (tufeather211)
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:30:35 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest Reminder
Message-ID: <uj9i4wgixrm6p1pk1yan7y4k.1476279035085@email.android.com>


    
Yes I'm going but ?on?the 16th not 15thRob?N1ALF?


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------
From: Jon Perelstein <jon.perelstein at gmail.com> 
Date: 10/12/16  9:13 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Stamford Amateur Radio Association <ctsara at mailman.qth.net> 
Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest Reminder 

This coming Sunday (Oct 15) is the Nutmeg hamfest

Anybody going?

Anybody want to carpool from this area?

73
Jon, AI1V
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From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Wed Oct 12 09:48:27 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:48:27 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest Reminder
In-Reply-To: <CAFdYx3WkYV+Lb-SRqvDwxwkYiGqpida0g5Kk9Tnnm-KN3Ht8Vg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFdYx3WkYV+Lb-SRqvDwxwkYiGqpida0g5Kk9Tnnm-KN3Ht8Vg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3U+_a9y8ZpKq+5D7aWHQTbGzK9kCvjqXTrUOvO8Q3WfSg@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you Rob.

I will do amends by writing 100 times

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Copy and paste is a wonderful thing


J


On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 9:13 AM, Jon Perelstein <jon.perelstein at gmail.com>
wrote:

> This coming Sunday (Oct 15) is the Nutmeg hamfest
>
> Anybody going?
>
> Anybody want to carpool from this area?
>
> 73
> Jon, AI1V
>

From tom at k1ta.com  Wed Oct 12 10:19:12 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:19:12 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Nutmeg Hamfest Reminder
In-Reply-To: <CAFdYx3U+_a9y8ZpKq+5D7aWHQTbGzK9kCvjqXTrUOvO8Q3WfSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFdYx3WkYV+Lb-SRqvDwxwkYiGqpida0g5Kk9Tnnm-KN3Ht8Vg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAFdYx3U+_a9y8ZpKq+5D7aWHQTbGzK9kCvjqXTrUOvO8Q3WfSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJjENR-QSPfSGKB0F-x3ZwQ12Ko_JNcCruKSDhHbzL0Teg@mail.gmail.com>

That was only 99...
LOL

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Jon Perelstein <jon.perelstein at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thank you Rob.
>
> I will do amends by writing 100 times
>
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>
>
> Copy and paste is a wonderful thing
>
>
> J
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 9:13 AM, Jon Perelstein <jon.perelstein at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > This coming Sunday (Oct 15) is the Nutmeg hamfest
> >
> > Anybody going?
> >
> > Anybody want to carpool from this area?
> >
> > 73
> > Jon, AI1V
> >
> ________________________________________________
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From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct 14 11:03:05 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:03:05 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] QST - QST - QST
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJhRZhCtGGxZQs2=6RAq6nfSR-tnkG9Bn5Do+JQRpGJraw@mail.gmail.com>

To All Radio Amateurs and guests:

The GNARC / Norwalk Emergency Communications Center will be open tomorrow,
Saturday October 15th from 0900 - 1200.

The Center is located at 100 Fairfield Avenue, Norwalk CT directly if I-95
exit 14 Northbound.

ALSO a reminder that the Nutmeg Hamfest will be Sunday 10/16 in Meriden,
CT  - See the website for details:
http://nutmeghamfest.com

73 de Tom K1TA

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sat Oct 15 12:20:41 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:20:41 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce DXpedition - Monday Night
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3V7y9nYAQtiO4gqDN+achEdG=QvgJWwsrcdz1hTZ4SR8w@mail.gmail.com>

SARA will be hosting a ham from NJ who is coming up here as a DXpedition to
operate moon bounce from CT.  The plan is for operations starting about 8pm
at Cummings Park Beach using JT-65 and a 2 meter Yagi with a 16 foot boom.

There are at least 10 European hams lined up to participate on the other
end, with more expected.  It's a DXpedition because there are no hams in CT
who operate moon bounce.

All are invited.  I can't guarantee how many people will get on the air,
but it will be interesting to see a moon bounce setup and see JT-65 in
operation.

Jon, AI1V

From tom at k1ta.com  Sat Oct 15 13:56:37 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:56:37 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] 1x2 Vanity Callsigns Available
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJiiQnNJ=BC_ANiqJ42cgMe-dHEj9xiJ9krzkmk18kRdgQ@mail.gmail.com>

QST - QST - QST

To All Extra Class Amateur Radio Operators:

The following 1x2 call signs are available

*CALL         MUST APPLY DATE*

N1VH       * 10/16  (Tomorrow)*

W1CY       10/29

If you are interested you must apply ON the date shown AND NO LATER !

To Apply go to your ULS account and apply for FREE.

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp

Good luck everyone!

73 de K1TA

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sun Oct 16 21:18:48 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:18:48 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce is On - Monday Evening
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3V=SYg7kQ=AsUQyNe7Fa4HT0+zLjwQmUSi9KeApVwXcJw@mail.gmail.com>

The moon bounce DXpedition to Connecticut is on for Monday evening.

Location: Cummings Park Beach in Stamford

Time: Moon rises at 6:55pm EDT, so figure starting a few minutes after that
(moon needs to be about 10 degrees above the horizon for effective moon
bounce).

Beach passes/park passes are not required.

73
Jon

From tom at k1ta.com  Mon Oct 17 13:12:19 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:12:19 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] VANITY CALLSIGN REMINDER
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJgAuaWiLFu2j4nsUwqyygyDhVoj_B05YaXNErqbcSb7ug@mail.gmail.com>

QST - QST - QST

Just a reminder to all Extra Class Amateur Radio Operators, If you are
interested in applying for *N1VH*
TODAY is the only filing day.  Go to your FCC ULS FRN page and apply.

Good luck everyone who applies.

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Mon Oct 17 13:52:42 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:52:42 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce Update
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3UEkV8-UXaEFStgu-=fdG55xtCMbRzOZ9x+MzAWOGtw5g@mail.gmail.com>

If you're planning on coming down, be at Cummings Park beach more toward
7:30 than 8:00pm.  Paul had given me the wrong time for moonrise, which is
actually at 7:38pm tonight.  He will be starting his QSO efforts as soon as
the moon is about 5 degrees above the horizon.

73
Jon

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Mon Oct 17 14:40:50 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:40:50 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce Setup
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3Ubj=f6u9OhXJwuj9uBaGyEntN8f8f5m=7FXSe9ozkMOw@mail.gmail.com>

I'm told that our visitor will start his setup around 5:30, so if anyone
wants to come down and watch all this moon bounce equipment being set up,
please feel free.

73
Jon

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Mon Oct 17 17:50:38 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:50:38 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce - Waiting for moon
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3XDwu_32Fg_V_Xk70YCC_NGZeZ0Vd4f-SLk-dHTU7ATGw@mail.gmail.com>

We're set up and waiting for moonrise

Jon

Sent from my not-so-smart phone.  Please excuse terseness, autocorrect
disasters, and my fumble fingers.

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Mon Oct 17 23:11:28 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:11:28 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Moon Bounce - Success!!!
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3XVMEDxLiW-A_ebb6eOuhScu9igyJNWeX0_wGq5MAL48g@mail.gmail.com>

Five different contacts in three counties (Holland, Germany, Russia).

And we got to see the rocket launch.

Details tomorrow.

73
Jon, AI1V

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Fri Oct 21 08:36:56 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:36:56 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Buddipoles at the Beach - Sat 10/21
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3Wrhdsi9udWjM7wcJUEnPXzW8Pp1cMOdNRZ+mD1bMfSBw@mail.gmail.com>

Weather permitting, we will do the Buddipoles at the Beach tomorrow,
Saturday 10/21 from 1pm to 4pm.

The event will take place at the Halloween Yacht Club, 10 Seaview Ave,
Stamford, CT
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halloween+Yacht+Club/@41.0431192,-73.5261437,15.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c29f7d3791bb4b:0x5e919415638a71c8!8m2!3d41.042217!4d-73.522927?hl=en

Emily and I will set up Buddipoles and rigs and demonstrate various
configurations of the Buddipole (and how those different configurations
impact propagation) as well demonstrating Buddipole tuning.

The weather forecast is iffy - with some of the forecasts calling for rain
and wind.  There's a limit to how much wind we can take.  We'll send out a
blast to the reflector if we have to cancel or postpone.

73
Jon, AI1V

From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct 21 09:07:49 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:07:49 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Norwalk Comm Center Saturday
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJgB6rXo0rxCHdOCyY9dYgLOF=ya6Mx7xWGrUEHbTtMhSw@mail.gmail.com>

*QST - QST - QST*

To All Radio Amateurs:

The Norwalk Emergency Communications Center will be open tomorrow, Saturday
October 22, from 0900 - 1200.

All GNARC and SARA members and guests are welcome to stop by.

We will be operating, answering questions and Elmering.

The Center is located at 100 Fairfield Ave, Norwalk CT
<https://www.google.com/maps/@41.1046261,-73.4281693,17z> - just off I-95,
exit 14, Northbound.

All are welcome.

73 de Tom K1TA

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Fri Oct 21 10:53:05 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:53:05 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Buddipoles at the Beach - Sat 10/21
In-Reply-To: <CAFdYx3Wrhdsi9udWjM7wcJUEnPXzW8Pp1cMOdNRZ+mD1bMfSBw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFdYx3Wrhdsi9udWjM7wcJUEnPXzW8Pp1cMOdNRZ+mD1bMfSBw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3XabaiZaKJYkxLap97WT108eeiL7vd8+RNw1+Dkk=S0+w@mail.gmail.com>

<sigh>

Saturday 10/22

Despite making similar date mistakes twice in two weeks, I'm really not
losing my mind.

at least I don't think so.

Jon

On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 8:36 AM, Jon Perelstein <jon.perelstein at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Weather permitting, we will do the Buddipoles at the Beach tomorrow,
> Saturday 10/21 from 1pm to 4pm.
>
> The event will take place at the Halloween Yacht Club, 10 Seaview Ave,
> Stamford, CT
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halloween+Yacht+Club/@
> 41.0431192,-73.5261437,15.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c29f7d3791bb4b:
> 0x5e919415638a71c8!8m2!3d41.042217!4d-73.522927?hl=en
>
> Emily and I will set up Buddipoles and rigs and demonstrate various
> configurations of the Buddipole (and how those different configurations
> impact propagation) as well demonstrating Buddipole tuning.
>
> The weather forecast is iffy - with some of the forecasts calling for rain
> and wind.  There's a limit to how much wind we can take.  We'll send out a
> blast to the reflector if we have to cancel or postpone.
>
> 73
> Jon, AI1V
>
>

From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct 21 13:27:39 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:27:39 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Real-world server room nightmares
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>

Take a look at how NOT to wire your network !

http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/real-world-server-room-nightmares/


Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Fri Oct 21 13:38:46 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:38:46 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Real-world server room nightmares
In-Reply-To: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3VgbESdQv6aKL-vxPvwCNxmfAnhjujPjq=HiL3Tzs=5EQ@mail.gmail.com>

Don't be ridiculous.  That first server is mine.  It's the one that I use
to tell me what date to put on my emails.

J

On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:

> Take a look at how NOT to wire your network !
>
> http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/real-world-server-room-nightmares/
>
>
> Tom Alessi
> Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
> C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
> *"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW
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From dcbrown73 at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 21 13:48:16 2016
From: dcbrown73 at yahoo.com (David Brown)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:48:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CTSARA] Real-world server room nightmares
In-Reply-To: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1996569906.511062.1477072096775@mail.yahoo.com>

I've seen more of that than I ever want to see again. ? My first job had piles of coax for wise terminals that was knee deep next to the Motorola Unix server. ?Ugh.
Beautiful Cable Management is an art form, but it's extremely difficult and time consuming to create. ? I keep mine clean, but not quite this clean. ?Clean enough for simple management purposes and I do color code. 

    On Friday, October 21, 2016 1:28 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
 

 Take a look at how NOT to wire your network !

http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/real-world-server-room-nightmares/


Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com? |? www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW
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From estarbrook at gmail.com  Sat Oct 22 08:37:08 2016
From: estarbrook at gmail.com (Emileigh Starbrook)
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:37:08 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Buddis on the Beach (postponed due to WX)
Message-ID: <CA+YvapS5J=7-Hu3ceYdViYtxRS1DnaogzOgpXGBu7EYBwQ-F=A@mail.gmail.com>

Jon Perlstein and I talked this morning and decided to postpone the event
until the 5th of November (two weeks).

If you were really counting on getting on the air or trying out a Buddi
don't be disappointed - I'll be opening my ham shack starting at one and
for those who want to stay we will have pizza and beer for dinner (6pm).

My QTH is:
14 Three Trees Ln
Trumbull

650-799-1242

I'll monitor the GNARC East repeater.

Cheers,

Emily N1DID


-- 
------------
If you lie down with dogs don't complain you got fleas...
Old Yiddish Saying

From tom at k1ta.com  Sat Oct 22 08:38:36 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:38:36 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Buddis on the Beach (postponed due to WX)
In-Reply-To: <CA+YvapS5J=7-Hu3ceYdViYtxRS1DnaogzOgpXGBu7EYBwQ-F=A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+YvapS5J=7-Hu3ceYdViYtxRS1DnaogzOgpXGBu7EYBwQ-F=A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <f61bab3a-9025-4110-a199-6c5db4aea351@typeapp.com>

Feel free to stop by the Norwalk Comm Center. 

?
Tom Alessi
FCC GMDSS/GROL/T2/Radar Endorsement 
Tom at K1TA.com | www.K1TA.com 
C: 203-253-7745 | O: 914-231-1691 | F: 914-813-4091 
"CW Forever!" Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW. ?

On Oct 22, 2016, 08:37, at 08:37, Emileigh Starbrook <estarbrook at gmail.com> wrote:
>Jon Perlstein and I talked this morning and decided to postpone the
>event
>until the 5th of November (two weeks).
>
>If you were really counting on getting on the air or trying out a Buddi
>don't be disappointed - I'll be opening my ham shack starting at one
>and
>for those who want to stay we will have pizza and beer for dinner
>(6pm).
>
>My QTH is:
>14 Three Trees Ln
>Trumbull
>
>650-799-1242
>
>I'll monitor the GNARC East repeater.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Emily N1DID
>
>
>-- 
>------------
>If you lie down with dogs don't complain you got fleas...
>Old Yiddish Saying
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From art.ballentine at gmail.com  Sat Oct 22 09:18:41 2016
From: art.ballentine at gmail.com (Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr)
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:18:41 +0000
Subject: [CTSARA] Real-world server room nightmares
In-Reply-To: <1996569906.511062.1477072096775@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CAAnFWJiNV9DoFU63Ds0n9kj_NpmoudaPaafhHpWGAovOfquzog@mail.gmail.com>
	<1996569906.511062.1477072096775@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CABAKp2G8w9u+YRKvcDDiOjrzpPQaYQTbWCoWF=-jZRxnm_Gznw@mail.gmail.com>

What are you talking about?
That just means you have a customer for life.

frank
kb1qzh

On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 1:48 PM David Brown via CTSARA <
ctsara at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I've seen more of that than I ever want to see again.   My first job had
> piles of coax for wise terminals that was knee deep next to the Motorola
> Unix server.  Ugh.
> Beautiful Cable Management is an art form, but it's extremely difficult
> and time consuming to create.   I keep mine clean, but not quite this
> clean.  Clean enough for simple management purposes and I do color code.
>
>     On Friday, October 21, 2016 1:28 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
>
>
>  Take a look at how NOT to wire your network !
>
> http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/real-world-server-room-nightmares/
>
>
> Tom Alessi
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From tom at k1ta.com  Mon Oct 24 12:58:11 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:58:11 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] The ISS Ham Radio Broke!
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJgfXTeNtVAsEy9pgzS3GGOpQsP0Tc2XFoJ=avKCUNXhnw@mail.gmail.com>

The ISS Ham Radio Broke! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhfQiVqZkts


*Published on Oct 24, 2016*

The Ericsson MP-A handheld radio in the Columbus module used for most
school contacts recently started displaying an error message and is no
longer working. In the meantime, the Kenwood TM-D700 radio in the Russian
Service Module will be used for all school contacts. The good thing about
this is the Kenwood is a mobile radio and is more powerful than the
Ericsson, so it's much easier to hear. That's why the signal was so strong
at only 3 degrees in this video. One of the bad things about this is the
Ericsson powered the packet digipeater, so it's temporarily offline.

This is my reception of astronaut Takuya Onishi onboard the International
Space Station talking to the Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach
Gardens FL.

I received this in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday October 17th, 2016.

73 de Tom K1TA

Tom Alessi
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From tc4racer at gmail.com  Thu Oct 27 12:57:50 2016
From: tc4racer at gmail.com (Paul Lourd)
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:57:50 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] GNARC.ORG migration
Message-ID: <CAByu7g2ihdLz58t6wmouv4258-9qeZDR1een6-+JL+goT=-dfw@mail.gmail.com>

All,

www.gnarc.org is being migrated to a new server. Over the next 24 hours,
there may be sporadic outages. If you need to access the site, and it is
down, please try www.gnarc.net which contains a current copy of the site.

Thanks,
Paul
WB2JVB

From k1eic at att.net  Thu Oct 27 13:42:48 2016
From: k1eic at att.net (Betsey Doane)
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:42:48 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] GNARC.ORG migration
In-Reply-To: <CAByu7g2ihdLz58t6wmouv4258-9qeZDR1een6-+JL+goT=-dfw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAByu7g2ihdLz58t6wmouv4258-9qeZDR1een6-+JL+goT=-dfw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005c01d23079$89cd39b0$9d67ad10$@att.net>

Good luck Paul.  Sure hope htings go better than my stuff has gone lately.
Everything I touch goes down, hi.

73,
Betsey K1EIC

-----Original Message-----
From: CTSARA [mailto:ctsara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Lourd
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:58 PM
To: GNARC; CTSARA
Subject: [CTSARA] GNARC.ORG migration

All,

www.gnarc.org is being migrated to a new server. Over the next 24 hours,
there may be sporadic outages. If you need to access the site, and it is
down, please try www.gnarc.net which contains a current copy of the site.

Thanks,
Paul
WB2JVB
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From tom at k1ta.com  Thu Oct 27 15:32:50 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:32:50 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] FCC PETITION
Message-ID: <fffcb7b6-3647-4bd5-9efc-22822dc91957@typeapp.com>

To all Hams: 

Proposed rule change that a vanity call would have to be kept for 10 years before it could be changed again. 

?
Tom Alessi
FCC GMDSS/GROL/T2/Radar Endorsement 
Tom at K1TA.com | www.K1TA.com 
C: 203-253-7745 | O: 914-231-1691 | F: 914-813-4091 
"CW Forever!" Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW.


SB QST @ ARL $ARLB039
ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
Changes

ZCZC AG39
QST de W1AW? 
ARRL Bulletin 39? ARLB039
>From ARRL Headquarters? 
Newington CT? October 27, 2016
To all radio amateurs 

SB QST ARL ARLB039
ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
Changes

The FCC is inviting comments on a Petition for Rule Making
(RM-11775) from a Nevada radio amateur that seeks changes to the
rules governing the Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Program.
Christopher LaRue, W4ADL, of North Las Vegas, is proposing that any
licensee obtaining a vanity call sign be required to keep it for the
full license term. LaRue contends in his petition that excessive and
frequent vanity call sign filings are hampering the ability of other
qualified licensees to obtain vanity call signs in one of the more
desirable 1 x 2 or 2 x 1 formats. LaRue said that since the FCC
dropped the fee to file for a vanity call sign, some applicants are
taking advantage by regularly obtaining new call signs, thereby
keeping them out of circulation.

The petition can be found on the web in PDF format at,
https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1004220986407/Petition%20.pdf .

"Some are changing call signs almost monthly, just to keep the newer
code-free Extra class operators from obtaining a shorter call sign,"
he said in his petition. "I even saw an older operator that said he
does it all the time and has not even owned a radio in over 6 years.
When I looked him up, he has had 16 different [call signs] in 18
months."

LaRue said his proposed minor rule change would require any licensee
applying for and obtaining an Amateur Radio vanity call sign "be
required to keep it for the duration of the license, which is
currently 10 years."

He said this would "alleviate a lot of the stress on the ULS system
and manpower requirements" at the FCC. "It will also keep inactive
amateurs from changing call signs regularly, thereby tying up call
signs for 2 years after dismissal of said call."

Interested parties may comment using the FCC Electronic Comment
Filing System (ECFS) at, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ . Comments are
due within 30 days of the October 26 posting date.
NNNN
/EX

From dcbrown73 at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 27 18:30:38 2016
From: dcbrown73 at yahoo.com (David Brown)
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:30:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CTSARA] FCC PETITION
In-Reply-To: <fffcb7b6-3647-4bd5-9efc-22822dc91957@typeapp.com>
References: <fffcb7b6-3647-4bd5-9efc-22822dc91957@typeapp.com>
Message-ID: <1107644442.109001.1477607438906@mail.yahoo.com>

This changes as it's written seems asinine to me. ? ?What I've noticed is people switch call signs many times to protect them so others can't have them (a single person hoarding multiple call signs) since they aren't free to be taken again for some time. (grace period)
What I suggest is if you change call signs, you cannot switch back to a previously used call sign for a minimum of 10 years. ?Also, if you apply for a vanity call sign, as soon as it's switched, your old call sign should immediately become available. ?Though, if your license expires the grace period should remain especially considering I believe you only have 90 days from expiry before you can renew your license. (that seems a bit odd too, you should have at least a year in advance of expiry to renew)
Opinions are like you know what. ?Everyone has one and so do I! ?:)
73 ~ Dave ~ KC1DCB ?<-- Is a vanity call sign that I intend to keep even after I achieve my extra! 

    On Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:33 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
 

 To all Hams: 

Proposed rule change that a vanity call would have to be kept for 10 years before it could be changed again. 

?
Tom Alessi
FCC GMDSS/GROL/T2/Radar Endorsement 
Tom at K1TA.com | www.K1TA.com 
C: 203-253-7745 | O: 914-231-1691 | F: 914-813-4091 
"CW Forever!" Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW.


SB QST @ ARL $ARLB039
ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
Changes

ZCZC AG39
QST de W1AW? 
ARRL Bulletin 39? ARLB039
>From ARRL Headquarters? 
Newington CT? October 27, 2016
To all radio amateurs 

SB QST ARL ARLB039
ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
Changes

The FCC is inviting comments on a Petition for Rule Making
(RM-11775) from a Nevada radio amateur that seeks changes to the
rules governing the Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Program.
Christopher LaRue, W4ADL, of North Las Vegas, is proposing that any
licensee obtaining a vanity call sign be required to keep it for the
full license term. LaRue contends in his petition that excessive and
frequent vanity call sign filings are hampering the ability of other
qualified licensees to obtain vanity call signs in one of the more
desirable 1 x 2 or 2 x 1 formats. LaRue said that since the FCC
dropped the fee to file for a vanity call sign, some applicants are
taking advantage by regularly obtaining new call signs, thereby
keeping them out of circulation.

The petition can be found on the web in PDF format at,
https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1004220986407/Petition%20.pdf .

"Some are changing call signs almost monthly, just to keep the newer
code-free Extra class operators from obtaining a shorter call sign,"
he said in his petition. "I even saw an older operator that said he
does it all the time and has not even owned a radio in over 6 years.
When I looked him up, he has had 16 different [call signs] in 18
months."

LaRue said his proposed minor rule change would require any licensee
applying for and obtaining an Amateur Radio vanity call sign "be
required to keep it for the duration of the license, which is
currently 10 years."

He said this would "alleviate a lot of the stress on the ULS system
and manpower requirements" at the FCC. "It will also keep inactive
amateurs from changing call signs regularly, thereby tying up call
signs for 2 years after dismissal of said call."

Interested parties may comment using the FCC Electronic Comment
Filing System (ECFS) at, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ . Comments are
due within 30 days of the October 26 posting date.
NNNN
/EX
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From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct 28 13:42:39 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:42:39 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] FCC PETITION
In-Reply-To: <1107644442.109001.1477607438906@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <fffcb7b6-3647-4bd5-9efc-22822dc91957@typeapp.com>
	<1107644442.109001.1477607438906@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJjiZyRxxBmF-0q7HnL=GAYJun-nzP+XMdRy=9Zvbtrb4w@mail.gmail.com>

I am not sure what the best way to handle this is, but in my opinion you
should only be able to fall back on a previous callsign ONCE in the first 2
years and only once in ten years.

This is a real head scratcher...

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM, David Brown <dcbrown73 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> This changes as it's written seems asinine to me.    What I've noticed is
> people switch call signs many times to protect them so others can't have
> them (a single person hoarding multiple call signs) since they aren't free
> to be taken again for some time. (grace period)
>
> What I suggest is if you change call signs, you cannot switch back to a
> previously used call sign for a minimum of 10 years.  Also, if you apply
> for a vanity call sign, as soon as it's switched, your old call sign should
> immediately become available.  Though, if your license expires the grace
> period should remain especially considering I believe you only have 90 days
> from expiry before you can renew your license. (that seems a bit odd too,
> you should have at least a year in advance of expiry to renew)
>
> Opinions are like you know what.  Everyone has one and so do I!  :)
>
> 73 ~ Dave ~ KC1DCB  <-- Is a vanity call sign that I intend to keep even
> after I achieve my extra!
>
>
> On Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:33 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
>
>
> To all Hams:
>
> Proposed rule change that a vanity call would have to be kept for 10 years
> before it could be changed again.
>
> ?
> Tom Alessi
> FCC GMDSS/GROL/T2/Radar Endorsement
> Tom at K1TA.com | www.K1TA.com
> C: 203-253-7745 | O: 914-231-1691 | F: 914-813-4091
> "CW Forever!" Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW.
>
>
> SB QST @ ARL $ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
> Changes
>
> ZCZC AG39
> QST de W1AW
> ARRL Bulletin 39  ARLB039
> From ARRL Headquarters
> Newington CT  October 27, 2016
> To all radio amateurs
>
> SB QST ARL ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
> Changes
>
> The FCC is inviting comments on a Petition for Rule Making
> (RM-11775) from a Nevada radio amateur that seeks changes to the
> rules governing the Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Program.
> Christopher LaRue, W4ADL, of North Las Vegas, is proposing that any
> licensee obtaining a vanity call sign be required to keep it for the
> full license term. LaRue contends in his petition that excessive and
> frequent vanity call sign filings are hampering the ability of other
> qualified licensees to obtain vanity call signs in one of the more
> desirable 1 x 2 or 2 x 1 formats. LaRue said that since the FCC
> dropped the fee to file for a vanity call sign, some applicants are
> taking advantage by regularly obtaining new call signs, thereby
> keeping them out of circulation.
>
> The petition can be found on the web in PDF format at,
> https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1004220986407/Petition%20.pdf .
>
> "Some are changing call signs almost monthly, just to keep the newer
> code-free Extra class operators from obtaining a shorter call sign,"
> he said in his petition. "I even saw an older operator that said he
> does it all the time and has not even owned a radio in over 6 years.
> When I looked him up, he has had 16 different [call signs] in 18
> months."
>
> LaRue said his proposed minor rule change would require any licensee
> applying for and obtaining an Amateur Radio vanity call sign "be
> required to keep it for the duration of the license, which is
> currently 10 years."
>
> He said this would "alleviate a lot of the stress on the ULS system
> and manpower requirements" at the FCC. "It will also keep inactive
> amateurs from changing call signs regularly, thereby tying up call
> signs for 2 years after dismissal of said call."
>
> Interested parties may comment using the FCC Electronic Comment
> Filing System (ECFS) at, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ . Comments are
> due within 30 days of the October 26 posting date.
> NNNN
> /EX
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From tom at k1ta.com  Fri Oct 28 15:00:29 2016
From: tom at k1ta.com (Tom Alessi)
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:00:29 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Norwalk Comm Center
Message-ID: <CAAnFWJhQxeN11Ljh_uVEBqVhTxip6sRAFn=RRZmitF8AZxhKnw@mail.gmail.com>

QST - QST - QST

To all Radio Amateurs and Guests:

The Norwalk Emergency Communications Center located at 100 Fairfield Ave,
Norwalk CT will be open tomorrow, Saturday, October 29th from 0900 -1200
hrs.

DIRECTIONS:  I-95 northbound right off exit 14.

Members and guests are welcome.

73 de Tom K1TA



Tom Alessi
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C: (203) 253-7745 | O: (914) 231-1691 | F: (914) 813-4091
*"CW Forever !"* Look for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW

From jon at giciman.com  Fri Oct 28 16:50:31 2016
From: jon at giciman.com (Jonathan S. Shapiro)
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:50:31 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] FCC PETITION
In-Reply-To: <CAAnFWJjiZyRxxBmF-0q7HnL=GAYJun-nzP+XMdRy=9Zvbtrb4w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fffcb7b6-3647-4bd5-9efc-22822dc91957@typeapp.com>	<1107644442.109001.1477607438906@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAAnFWJjiZyRxxBmF-0q7HnL=GAYJun-nzP+XMdRy=9Zvbtrb4w@mail.gmail.com>
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If you change your call, sign, you should have a valid reason for doing so.  If one is on  a drunk rampage and changes ones call sign too bad.
Once every 10 years is enough. If you change your name, you have to go to a judge. In our Ham community, it should not be on a whim, or to gain power by hoarding call signs.

If we bug the FCC too much, they will see that there is a cost to this mania.


We are closed December 22, 2016 and  back Jan 3, 2017
Live long and prosper

Jonny Shapiro
AB1HI

"Always better (at) 1 Hotel India"


-----Original Message-----
From: CTSARA [mailto:ctsara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Alessi
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 1:43 PM
To: ctsara Mailman
Cc: gnarc
Subject: Re: [CTSARA] FCC PETITION

I am not sure what the best way to handle this is, but in my opinion you should only be able to fall back on a previous callsign ONCE in the first 2 years and only once in ten years.

This is a real head scratcher...

Tom Alessi
Tom at K1TA.com  |  www.K1TA.com
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On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM, David Brown <dcbrown73 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> This changes as it's written seems asinine to me.    What I've noticed is
> people switch call signs many times to protect them so others can't 
> have them (a single person hoarding multiple call signs) since they 
> aren't free to be taken again for some time. (grace period)
>
> What I suggest is if you change call signs, you cannot switch back to 
> a previously used call sign for a minimum of 10 years.  Also, if you 
> apply for a vanity call sign, as soon as it's switched, your old call 
> sign should immediately become available.  Though, if your license 
> expires the grace period should remain especially considering I 
> believe you only have 90 days from expiry before you can renew your 
> license. (that seems a bit odd too, you should have at least a year in 
> advance of expiry to renew)
>
> Opinions are like you know what.  Everyone has one and so do I!  :)
>
> 73 ~ Dave ~ KC1DCB  <-- Is a vanity call sign that I intend to keep 
> even after I achieve my extra!
>
>
> On Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:33 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
>
>
> To all Hams:
>
> Proposed rule change that a vanity call would have to be kept for 10 
> years before it could be changed again.
>
> ?
> Tom Alessi
> FCC GMDSS/GROL/T2/Radar Endorsement
> Tom at K1TA.com | www.K1TA.com
> C: 203-253-7745 | O: 914-231-1691 | F: 914-813-4091 "CW Forever!" Look 
> for me on 20m, 30m or 40m CW.
>
>
> SB QST @ ARL $ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule 
> Changes
>
> ZCZC AG39
> QST de W1AW
> ARRL Bulletin 39  ARLB039
> From ARRL Headquarters
> Newington CT  October 27, 2016
> To all radio amateurs
>
> SB QST ARL ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule 
> Changes
>
> The FCC is inviting comments on a Petition for Rule Making
> (RM-11775) from a Nevada radio amateur that seeks changes to the rules 
> governing the Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Program.
> Christopher LaRue, W4ADL, of North Las Vegas, is proposing that any 
> licensee obtaining a vanity call sign be required to keep it for the 
> full license term. LaRue contends in his petition that excessive and 
> frequent vanity call sign filings are hampering the ability of other 
> qualified licensees to obtain vanity call signs in one of the more 
> desirable 1 x 2 or 2 x 1 formats. LaRue said that since the FCC 
> dropped the fee to file for a vanity call sign, some applicants are 
> taking advantage by regularly obtaining new call signs, thereby 
> keeping them out of circulation.
>
> The petition can be found on the web in PDF format at, 
> https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1004220986407/Petition%20.pdf .
>
> "Some are changing call signs almost monthly, just to keep the newer 
> code-free Extra class operators from obtaining a shorter call sign,"
> he said in his petition. "I even saw an older operator that said he 
> does it all the time and has not even owned a radio in over 6 years.
> When I looked him up, he has had 16 different [call signs] in 18 
> months."
>
> LaRue said his proposed minor rule change would require any licensee 
> applying for and obtaining an Amateur Radio vanity call sign "be 
> required to keep it for the duration of the license, which is 
> currently 10 years."
>
> He said this would "alleviate a lot of the stress on the ULS system 
> and manpower requirements" at the FCC. "It will also keep inactive 
> amateurs from changing call signs regularly, thereby tying up call 
> signs for 2 years after dismissal of said call."
>
> Interested parties may comment using the FCC Electronic Comment Filing 
> System (ECFS) at, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ . Comments are due within 
> 30 days of the October 26 posting date.
> NNNN
> /EX
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From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sat Oct 29 12:51:04 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:51:04 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] SARA November Meeting - Thurs Nov 3
Message-ID: <CAFdYx3WiB8OigOHM_AY=Erw4gWXqYnreAoDy_k9jKMucspF5gA@mail.gmail.com>

Our SARA November meeting will take place on Thursday Nov 3, 8pm, Stamford
Govt Center (888 Washington Blvd, Stamford).  The subject will be computer
control of ham radios.  We'll talk about the basic concepts, what's
available in different radios, and what's available in logging/contesting
software to take advantage of computer control.

Pizza at John The Baker, 30 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford about 6:15pm.  Parking
across the street in the bank parking lot.

73
Jon, AI1V

P.S.  I think I got the date correct for once!!!!!!!

From jon.perelstein at gmail.com  Sun Oct 30 09:13:36 2016
From: jon.perelstein at gmail.com (Jon Perelstein)
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:13:36 -0400
Subject: [CTSARA] Fwd: Filing reception JUST report for Comex 16-4
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MARS - the Military Auxiliary Radio Service - is holding an exercise Sunday
thru Tuesday.

As part of that exercise, selected MARS stations will be broadcasting in
high power on 60 meters Channel 1 to see how much coverage of the
continental US they can get on 60 meters - the idea being to use 60 meters
as a national calling frequency in case of a massive denial of
communications attack (landline, cellphone, and internet outage).

The broadcasts will take place tonight (Sunday 10/30) at from 11PM to
Midnight eastern time on Channel 1 - dial frequency 5330.5 KHz  USB (5.3305
MHz).

They are asking for hams to listen to that frequency and file a spotting
report at the following website

http://www.usarmymars.org/home/dod-special-event-qsl-report

They will send QSLs for those who enter a spotting report.

This is one-way comms only, please do not reply to their broadcasts.

73
Jon, AI1V

From karlzuk at hotmail.com  Mon Oct 31 11:58:03 2016
From: karlzuk at hotmail.com (Karl Zuk)
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:58:03 +0000
Subject: [CTSARA] Stamford FM Pirate
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A strong pirate FM station is on the air from somewhere in Stamford.


It is on 106.5 with reggae and R&B oldies music calling themselves 'Kyrie FM' or something similar.


I work down on Harbor Drive in the Shippan area and it is strong enough to stop the scan function of my

car radio even when I am inside a concrete and steel parking lot.

I have been able to copy it way into Bedford and Pound Ridge going home, so they must be running some power.

They are not on-the-air on overnights. I travel to work between 5 and 6 am and they are silent.

On the way home, however - around 4 to 5 pm - they are always there.

They use a VOX mic - in Caribbean radio style - breaking into songs with their banal chat - and lots of inappropriate sound effects and such.

A great asset to our FM band - (sarcasm at 11.)


Finding them would be a lot easier than a fox hunt, I would think.

Strong signal on the air constantly. Harmonic near our 220 band at exactly 213 MHz. Remember - it's wideband.

Get a rough triangulation and then just look on rooftops for a new vertical or crossed folded dipole.

Frankly, I haven't had the ambition to track this one down, but maybe I will.


Any ideas, anyone, who this might be?

Is this an old station that is known already?


Thanks for listening, Karl Zuk  N2KZ  Katonah, NY


From zzgocartman at gmail.com  Mon Oct 31 12:07:45 2016
From: zzgocartman at gmail.com (Matt Canil)
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:07:45 +0000
Subject: [CTSARA] Stamford FM Pirate
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Sweet I'm going to have to tune in sometime
On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 11:58 AM Karl Zuk <karlzuk at hotmail.com> wrote:

> A strong pirate FM station is on the air from somewhere in Stamford.
>
>
> It is on 106.5 with reggae and R&B oldies music calling themselves 'Kyrie
> FM' or something similar.
>
>
> I work down on Harbor Drive in the Shippan area and it is strong enough to
> stop the scan function of my
>
> car radio even when I am inside a concrete and steel parking lot.
>
> I have been able to copy it way into Bedford and Pound Ridge going home,
> so they must be running some power.
>
> They are not on-the-air on overnights. I travel to work between 5 and 6 am
> and they are silent.
>
> On the way home, however - around 4 to 5 pm - they are always there.
>
> They use a VOX mic - in Caribbean radio style - breaking into songs with
> their banal chat - and lots of inappropriate sound effects and such.
>
> A great asset to our FM band - (sarcasm at 11.)
>
>
> Finding them would be a lot easier than a fox hunt, I would think.
>
> Strong signal on the air constantly. Harmonic near our 220 band at exactly
> 213 MHz. Remember - it's wideband.
>
> Get a rough triangulation and then just look on rooftops for a new
> vertical or crossed folded dipole.
>
> Frankly, I haven't had the ambition to track this one down, but maybe I
> will.
>
>
> Any ideas, anyone, who this might be?
>
> Is this an old station that is known already?
>
>
> Thanks for listening, Karl Zuk  N2KZ  Katonah, NY
>
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