From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Tue Jan 2 12:34:08 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2018 12:34:08 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] On the K2ETS 220 repeater tonight... Message-ID: http://mailchi.mp/727016228f9b/tech-net-tuesday-night-800-est?e=22bc561cdf From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Sat Jan 6 10:20:40 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2018 10:20:40 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Allstar Tech Net In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello all Hope everyone's staying warm.The Allstar Tech net will air tonight at 22:00 on the K2ETS two meter repeater.This net is hosted by the South Jersey Allstar hub& is a good net.Good group of guys too. So hunker down tonight with a cup of coffee& listen in.No question too dumb.Variety of experience levels represented. 73 Pete KD2ARB From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Sun Jan 7 11:36:42 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2018 11:36:42 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Kid's Day In-Reply-To: <002101d387cf$84ebc3e0$8ec34ba0$@gmail.com> References: <002101d387cf$84ebc3e0$8ec34ba0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: *The New Providence Amateur Radio Club is participating in this weekends Kid?s Day activities. The attachedflyer describes the activities they are hosting to bring our youth and Amateur Radio together.* *The kids will be transmitting on the ETSNJ 2 meter repeater 146.94- PL 141.3 between 2-5 pm. If you have the time answer their call outs and say hello.* *73,* *Drew, W2OU * From lengriff at optimum.net Tue Jan 9 10:47:42 2018 From: lengriff at optimum.net (lengriff at optimum.net) Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 10:47:42 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Proper Repeater Operation Message-ID: <5A54E41E.000071.19236@LEAPER-PC> The function of a ' REPEATER ' has not changed even though we now have capabilities of linking many together. A repeater has the capability of connecting VHF/UHF stations over a long distance. Since there are MANY stations that use a repeater, it is IMPROPER to ' Rag Chew ' for long periods on a repeater system. This practice ' CLOGS ' the repeater and prevents it's PRIMARY use: to alllow distant stations to contact each other on VHF/UHF. After making contact, stations should switch to a SIMPLEX frequency to continue a lengthy Rag Chew. IF a conversation IS in progress on a repeater system, it is IMPORTANT to leave 1-2 seconds between transmissions to allow a break-in. It is unfortunate that the ' Courtesy Beep ' on the repeater is now pointless. It used to signify that the ' Talk Timer ' on the repeater had reset, and it was clear to again transmit. The beep was always delayed, to force users to wait. I will try to suggest that AllStar modify the software to allow a variable delay for the courtesy beep. I was always taught, and the ARRL confirms: ON THE REPEATER Repeaters serve in the first place to extend the operating range of portable and mobile stations on VHF/UHF. Use simplex wherever possible. Using repeaters to make contacts between two fixed stations should be an exception. If you want to talk via the repeater while it is already in use, wait for a pause between transmissions to announce your call. Only use the term ?break? or even better ?break break break? in an emergency or life-threatening situation. Better is to say ?break break break with emergency traffic?. Stations using the repeater should pause until its carrier drops out or a beep appears, to avoid inadvertent doubling (simultaneous transmission) and to allow time for new stations to identify. Pausing usually also allows the timer to reset, avoiding a time-out. Do not monopolize the repeater. Repeaters are there not only for you and your friends. Be conscious that others may want to use the repeater as well; be obliging.Keep your contacts through a repeater short and to the point. Repeaters should not serve to inform the XYL that you are on your way home and that lunch can be served... Contacts through amateur radio concern primarily the technique of radio communications. Don?t break into a contact unless you have something significant to add. Interrupting is no more polite on the air than it is in person. Interrupting a conversation without identification is not correct and in principle it constitutes illegal interference. If you frequently use a particular repeater consider supporting those that keep that repeater on the air. LEN WB2HKK From lengriff at optimum.net Tue Jan 9 14:23:07 2018 From: lengriff at optimum.net (lengriff at optimum.net) Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 14:23:07 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Courtesy Beep Message-ID: <5A55169B.000055.16228@LEAPER-PC> Today, I have DELAYED the courtesy beep on the repeater by 1.5 seconds. All users should ' Wait for the Beep ' before transmitting. This pause allows other used to break into a conversation if necessary. LEN WB2HKK From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Tue Jan 9 14:27:41 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 14:27:41 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Tuesday Night Tech Net Reminder In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tech net airs tonight on the K2ETS 220 repeater at 8pm 223.960 - 110.9 PL Pete KD2ARB ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Pete Fierro" Date: Jan 9, 2018 14:25 Subject: Tuesday Night Tech Net Reminder To: "Pete Fierro" Cc: http://mailchi.mp/24eddd3f8099/tuesday-night-tech-net-reminder?e=22bc561cdf > From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Sat Jan 13 14:45:52 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2018 14:45:52 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Allstar Tech Net Message-ID: The Allstar Tech net will air tonight on the K2ETS two meter repeater tonight at 22:00.Hosted by the South Jersey Allstar hub. Pete KD2ARB From vpennetta at pennetta.com Sat Jan 13 22:52:15 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2018 03:52:15 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] [RVRC] Health and Welfare In-Reply-To: <003101d38b05$01663850$0432a8f0$@gmail.com> References: <003101d38b05$01663850$0432a8f0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <9739ba8cc50b48009a7488918809745a@pennetta.com> Drew, I received an email from Richard Lee, president of the NJARC, that Vincent Lobosco passed away this evening after being remove from life support. Our prayers go out to his family. Victor J. Pennetta, K2NBC -----Original Message----- From: rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of E. Drew Moore Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:52 PM To: 'RVRC' Subject: [RVRC] Health and Welfare Members, We have been informed that one of our members, Vincent Lobosco, KC2IZK, has been admitted to Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ in cardiac care. The prognosis at this time doesn?t look good and we should keep Vincent in our thoughts and prayers. 73, Drew Moore, W2OU From: Larry Makoski [mailto:w2ljqrp at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 4:51 PM To: Marvin Bronstein ; Ronald Hepburn ; Bill Carlson, W2AOF ; drew moore Subject: Fwd: Question on club members... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lisa Reinhardt > Date: Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 4:33 PM Subject: Re: Question on club members... To: Larry Makoski > Larry, Thank you for getting back to me. He is at Overlook Hospital in the Cardiac Care Unit and is sedated. I am very saddened to say that the prognosis is not hopeful at all. I will certainly stay in touch with you with details and please feel free to share my contact info with anyone who asks. Unfortunately, besides searching for radio clubs I don't have names and numbers for his friends. (Also, if anyone asks, his dog Winston is in good hands with a friend.) I apologize for having to share bad news through an email, but again, thank you for getting back to me. I'll be in touch as things develop. -Lisa On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 2:12:40 PM MST, Larry Makoski > wrote: Lisa, Yes he is. What hospital is Vinnie in and if I may ask without getting too personal - I'm hoping that the prognosis is hopeful? Let me know where he is and we'll send him a "Get Well" card. Your uncle is also a member of the Tri-County Radio Association - http://www.w2li.org/ and I think he's also a member of the Antique Radio Club which I think is based out of the Princeton area. Larry Makoski W2LJ On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 3:41 PM, Lisa Reinhardt > wrote: To Whom It May Concern: My name is Lisa Lobosco and I was wondering if my uncle, Vincent Lobosco, is a member of your radio club? I apologize for the awkwardness of this email, but my uncle is very ill in the hospital and I know he is in at least one radio club... I am just trying to find friends of his to let them know what is going on. Sincerely, Lisa lisalobosco at yahoo.com (651) 280-9047 ______________________________________________________________ RVRC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/rvrc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:RVRC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Tue Jan 16 14:29:22 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:29:22 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Tech Net Tuesday Night 8:00 EST. Message-ID: East Coast Reflector Tech net on the K2ETS 220 repeater tonight at 20:00 http://mailchi.mp/727016228f9b/tech-net-tuesday-night-800-est?e=22bc561cdf From jc at joecash.com Wed Jan 17 22:35:02 2018 From: jc at joecash.com (Joe Cash) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 22:35:02 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Proper Repeater Operation In-Reply-To: <5A54E41E.000071.19236@LEAPER-PC> References: <5A54E41E.000071.19236@LEAPER-PC> Message-ID: Len, I'm assuming the challenge here relates to the repeater being connected to a network. While the networks are great, the concept of requesting that members not use the repeater to "ragchew" poses a challenge, and is contrary to the historical use of this repeater. Perhaps a compromise can be reached. Regards, Joe Cash W2OZO Past President of ETS > On Jan 9, 2018, at 10:47 AM, "lengriff at optimum.net" wrote: > > The function of a ' REPEATER ' has not changed even though we now have > capabilities of linking many together. > > > > A repeater has the capability of connecting VHF/UHF stations over a long > distance. Since there are MANY stations that use a repeater, it is > > IMPROPER to ' Rag Chew ' for long periods on a repeater system. This > practice ' CLOGS ' the repeater and prevents it's PRIMARY use: to > > alllow distant stations to contact each other on VHF/UHF. After making > contact, stations should switch to a SIMPLEX frequency to continue a lengthy > Rag Chew. > > > > IF a conversation IS in progress on a repeater system, it is IMPORTANT > to leave 1-2 seconds between transmissions to allow a break-in. > > > > It is unfortunate that the ' Courtesy Beep ' on the repeater is now > pointless. It used to signify that the ' Talk Timer ' on the repeater had > reset, and it was clear to again transmit. > > The beep was always delayed, to force users to wait. I will try to suggest > that AllStar modify the software to allow a variable delay for the courtesy > beep. > > > > I was always taught, and the ARRL confirms: > > > > > > ON THE REPEATER > > > > > > Repeaters serve in the first place to extend the operating range of portable > and mobile stations on VHF/UHF. > > Use simplex wherever possible. Using repeaters to make contacts between two > fixed stations should be an exception. > > If you want to talk via the repeater while it is already in use, wait for a > pause between transmissions to announce your call. > > Only use the term ?break? or even better ?break break break? in an emergency > or life-threatening situation. Better is to say ?break break break with > emergency traffic?. > > Stations using the repeater should pause until its carrier drops out or a > beep appears, to avoid inadvertent doubling (simultaneous transmission) and > to allow time for new stations to identify. > > Pausing usually also allows the timer to reset, avoiding a time-out. > > Do not monopolize the repeater. Repeaters are there not only for you and > your friends. Be conscious that others may want to use the repeater as well; > be obliging.Keep your contacts through a repeater short and to the point. > > Repeaters should not serve to inform the XYL that you are on your way home > and that lunch can be served... Contacts through amateur radio concern > primarily the technique of radio communications. > > Don?t break into a contact unless you have something significant to add. > Interrupting is no more polite on the air than it is in person. > > Interrupting a conversation without identification is not correct and in > principle it constitutes illegal interference. > > If you frequently use a particular repeater consider supporting those that > keep that repeater on the air. > > > > LEN > > WB2HKK > > > ______________________________________________________________ > ETSList mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/etslist > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:ETSList at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From vpennetta at pennetta.com Thu Jan 18 08:01:40 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:01:40 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Walter W2WIQ in Hospital Message-ID: <48a8d79b4a104601973fd204f2242e56@pennetta.com> I just received a text from Walter's granddaughter that Walter is back in the hospital. He is not feeling well and is very weak. 73, Victor, K2NBC From vpennetta at pennetta.com Thu Jan 18 14:51:37 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:51:37 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Walter, W2WIQ Message-ID: <58d4f193-97ea-4960-87ac-2a64dd57b09c@email.android.com> Walter is still in the Emergency Department at Overlook Hospital. He is waiting for a room to be available. 73, Victor, K2NBC From vpennetta at pennetta.com Thu Jan 18 15:24:07 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:24:07 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Walter, W2WIQ Update Message-ID: <0f16ba51-8891-444e-a6c1-31beaed42591@email.android.com> Walter has a kidney infection again. Being admitted. 73 From vpennetta at pennetta.com Thu Jan 18 21:07:37 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:07:37 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Update on Walter, W2WIQ Message-ID: I just received a call from Walter and his granddaughter Tiffany. Walter finally has a room is feeling and sounding a little better. According to Tiffany he will be at the hospital for awhile this time just to ensure that his kidney infection is completely gone before they send him back home Again. A few members asked about a number to call him: Overlook Hospital Room 420 908-522-2504 73, Victor, K2NBC Sent from my iPad From danof10 at optonline.net Fri Jan 19 15:30:01 2018 From: danof10 at optonline.net (Dan Vadney) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:30:01 -0500 (EST) Subject: [ETS/PARC List] 2018 Dues Message-ID: <18583ce9.1750b.161101d28cd.Webtop.38@optonline.net> Attention all members: Dues for the 2018 year will be $30.00 You can bring your dues to the upcoming meeting 01-26-2018 or Mail them to my address: Daniel Vadney c/o K2ETS 525 Washington Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 Thank You and see everyone at the meeting. Dan KC2YRC K2ETS Treasurer From mrpjf150 at gmail.com Sat Jan 20 19:18:30 2018 From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:18:30 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Allstar Net In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Greetings Tonight at 22:00 is the Allstar Tech net on the K2ETS two meter repeater.Hosted by the South Jersey Allstar hub Pete KD2ARB From k2dsv at msn.com Sun Jan 21 13:04:57 2018 From: k2dsv at msn.com (Don WILSON) Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2018 18:04:57 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] METRONOME In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: GOOD MORNING, I AM LOOKING FOR A METRONOME. ANY OF THE CLUB MEMBERS HAVE ONE OR KNOW OF SOME ONE THAT HAS ONE AT A FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE. MANY THANKS ES VRI BEST 73 ES GUD DX. DON K2DSV From w2ljqrp at gmail.com Thu Jan 25 18:51:33 2018 From: w2ljqrp at gmail.com (Larry Makoski) Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:51:33 -0500 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] ETS October 2017 Meeting Minutes Message-ID: *Minutes for the Meeting on October 27th 2017* *Electronic Technology Society of New Jersey (ETS of NJ)* The Meeting was called to order by President Vic Pennetta, K2NBC at 8:10 PM. This was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and then by self-introductions of all those in attendance. *Meeting Minutes* The minutes from the September meeting were successfully e-mailed. A motion was made by WB2HKK and KD2BXF to waive the reading of the minutes. The motion passed unanimously. *Treasurer?s Report* Treasurer?s report as given by Dan KC2YRC. Opening Balance - $ XXXX.22 Income - 50/50 - $XX (100% donated back by K2NBC), Coffee Can $XX.00, Hamfest donation $XX Deposit - $XX.00 Regular Disbursements - $XX.00 Bank Service Fee, $XX.90 Verizon Payment, Reimbursement to WB2HKK for repeater parts $XX Closing Balance - $XXXX.32? so we are $XXX.37 ?ahead? compared to last year. A motion was made by W2OIL and seconded by K2DSV to accept the Treasurer's Report. This was approved by the membership. *Correspondence* QSL Cards *Technical Report* The new 2 Meter Repeater is working well. Kevin KD2BXF brought the new 220 repeater to the meeting for the members to see before installation. Len WB2HKK reported that the Skywarn announcements were working well. *Old Business* Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 8th. An series of e-mails will go out to gauge attendance. There will be NO November meeting, as per past practice. *New Business* Bill W2WK announced that he had various machine tools and supplies to sell as well as test equipment as the result of an estate sale, for anyone interested. A Nominating Committee for upcoming elections needs to be established at the January meeting. So far, no one has volunteered to chair the committee. *Health and Welfare* Ron WV2RJR's wife was reported as making progress in her recovery. *Adjournment* A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by N2JUN and was seconded by KC2YRC The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM 50/50 - $XX was won by K2NBC and was donated back to the club. Respectfully Submitted, Larry W2LJ *In Attendance* Vic K2NBC Dave W2OIL Dan KC2YRC Drew W2OU Mike N2JUN Rich W2PQ Kevin KD2BXF Len WB2HKK Don K2DSV Warren KB2UHZ Bill K2WLR Rich KB2LLM Larry W2LJ Walt W2WIQ George W2VFW Martin WN2SJL From vpennetta at pennetta.com Fri Jan 26 13:48:53 2018 From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:48:53 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Reminder of Tonight's Club Meeting Message-ID: To all ETS member, Just a reminder that the ETS monthly meeting will be held at 8 pm tonight in the Clark Municipal building. There is a lot to catchup on since this will be our first meeting of the year and the first one since our combined meeting at the beginning of December. Please make an effort to attend the meeting. If you have not done so already, please remember your club dues. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight. 73, Victor, K2NBC President, ETS of NJ From k2dsv at msn.com Fri Jan 26 15:43:20 2018 From: k2dsv at msn.com (Don WILSON) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:43:20 +0000 Subject: [ETS/PARC List] NEW IN BOX NEVER USED Message-ID: PAIR OF BAOFENG BF-888S UHF 5 WATT PORTABLES WITH NEW OPTIONAL HAND MIKE SPEAKER. PRICE $25 FOR THE PAIR. I WILL BRING THEM TO THE MEETING TONIGHT. DON K2DSV