From mrpjf150 at gmail.com  Tue Jan  7 00:02:14 2020
From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro)
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2020 00:02:14 -0500
Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Fwd: Fw: North Star Digital Net - Resumes
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This Tuesday night at 8pm on the K2ETS two meter repeater.

    Echolink K2ETS-R

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*From:* "James" <jimwmiller1 at msn.com>
*To:*
*Cc:*
*Sent:* Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 22:22
*Subject:* North Star Digital Net - Resumes
*8**:00* *PM EST **Tuesday evenings*
*Where:?*
 ? *DMR STEM Talk Group 31630?*
 ? *EchoLink* Node 188465 *N2HVD-R?*
* ? **All**star *Node *48878*

*Overview:?*
The net allows for the; unbiased exchange of information with an
opportunity to talk with other digital enthusiasts. The format remains
informal and interactive. There is no fixed membership nor any geographic
confines,  so all are encouraged to drop by and join the dialog.  Details
are provided on the webpage: http://www.northstardigitalnet.us/


*News and Links:*

HR2.0 - Anytone AT-D578UV Pro DMR Mobile Radio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mACsD124_Mg
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mACsD124_Mg>
Anytone AT-D578UV Pro DMR Mobile Radio | First Look!
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mACsD124_Mg>
The long awaited AT-D578UVIII Pro Radio is here for DMR Mobile Users. This
feature-packed "Pro" model includes GPS, APRS and Bluetooth, and for
Operators in the USA, it also includes the 1.25M 220MHz band. Let's take a
first look at this radio, how to update the firmware, attempting to load a
codeplug, and some power output tests in this first ...
www.youtube.com
?

*AnyTone AT-D578UV III PRO In-Depth Review DMR Mobile:*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s40f6NI4IhM
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s40f6NI4IhM>
AnyTone AT-D578UV III PRO In-Depth Review DMR Mobile
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s40f6NI4IhM>
The AnyTone AT-D578UVIIIPRO is an amateur radio DMR and FM mobile
transceiver for VHF, 220MHz and UHF (Tri-band). It has a full duplex dual
receiver with crossmode and crossband capabilities. It also has many cool
features like APRS, DMR Roaming and many more. For more information follow
the link below to visit the manufacturer website. http ...
www.youtube.com
?
Export Real Time DMR Repeater Info by Radio Type
https://www.iz8wnh.it/
www.iz8wnh.it
ponti radio, ponti ripetitori, mappa, ripetitori, relais, radioamatori,
ham, HAM
www.iz8wnh.it
?
How to update software on your NanoVNA using Windows 10 for the complete
idiot:
https://github.com/ylabrj/NanoVNA_Load_Windows10
<https://github.com/ylabrj/NanoVNA_Load_Windows10>
GitHub - ylabrj/NanoVNA_Load_Windows10: How to reload software on your
NanoVNA for the complete idiot
<https://github.com/ylabrj/NanoVNA_Load_Windows10>
If nothing happens, download GitHub Desktop and try again. Info in this
page is the result of much google searching. I try to link back to the
source pages in every case. Apologies if I forgot anything. A lot of the
info applies to any operating system. For the software download steps from
Linux or ...
github.com
?
nanoVNA V2:
https://groups.io/g/nanovna-users/topic/first_pcb_pictures_of_the_v2/68761814?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,68761814
First PCB pictures of the V2
<https://groups.io/g/nanovna-users/topic/first_pcb_pictures_of_the_v2/68761814?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,68761814>
From: Gabriel Tenma White Subject: [nanovna-users] First PCB pictures of
the V2 Here are the final pre-production prototypes, and plots showing
uncalibrated and calibrated S21 floor.
groups.io
?

*Portable Raspberry Pi 4 Amateur Radio Station*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dN4hos5_6M
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dN4hos5_6M>
Portable Raspberry Pi 4 Amateur Radio Station
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dN4hos5_6M>
Here is my current rasperberry pi 4 portable ham shack setup. This all
packs into a Pelican 1040 waterproof case for easy portability into the
field. The advantage of using a Raspberry Pi is that you can interface with
any tablet or laptop that can use VNC for acessing the devices desktop.
Linux for ham radio is very stong with regards to ...
www.youtube.com
QEX: The Forum for Communications Experimenters
http://www.arrl.org/qex
QEX: Forum for Communications Experimenters <http://www.arrl.org/qex>
The purpose of QEX is to: 1) provide a medium for the exchange of ideas and
information among Amateur Radio experimenters 2) document advanced
technical work in the Amateur Radio field, and 3) support efforts to
advance the state of the Amateur Radio art.
www.arrl.org
?
*Upcoming Events:*

1/14/20, 9:00 PM EST : AnyTone 578 "Office Hours"* resumes on Brandmeister
Talkgroup **3156571** (W1DSL). *
Bring your 578 questions/comments to be answered by those close to the 578
i.e. Beta Testers etc.



* 1/18/20 - 1/20/20 http://www.arrl.org/january-vhf
<http://www.arrl.org/january-vhf> January VHF - American Radio Relay League
<http://www.arrl.org/january-vhf> Objective: For amateurs in the US and
Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many
different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using
authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and
their possessions) may only work ... www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org> ?
1/18/20: WinterFest 2020 - Whitman Amateur Radio Club *

*http://www.wa1npo.org/WF/WinterfestFlyer2020.pdf
<http://www.wa1npo.org/WF/WinterfestFlyer2020.pdf> *
Saturday January 18th 9am-1pm
<http://www.wa1npo.org/WF/WinterfestFlyer2020.pdf>
The First Best HamFest of the Year K of C Hall Rt. 18 Whitman MA $5 entry
fee with Raffle Prizes (drawn at noon) VE testing sessions for
Tech/General/Extra Refreshments Vendors call: 781-523-5010
www.wa1npo.org

*2/23/20: Long Island Hamfest and Electronics Fair *

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?*3/28/20: NJARC Hamfest Show*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?
*4/19/20: Swapfest "The Flea at MIT"*
http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit
Swapfest: The Flea at MIT ? The MIT Radio Society
<http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit/>
MIT Radio Society - W1MX 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 50-358 Cambridge, MA
02139 +1 (617) 253-3776 w1mx-officers at mit.edu
w1mx.mit.edu
*5/03/20: Orange County ARC Hamfest*
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?

From mrpjf150 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 08:20:08 2020
From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:20:08 -0500
Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Fwd: Fw: North Star Digital Net
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On the two meter repeater tonight...

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From: Pete Fierro <overthetop52 at yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 08:18
Subject: Fw: North Star Digital Net
To: Pete Fierro <mrpjf150 at gmail.com>




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----- Forwarded Message -----
*From:* "James" <jimwmiller1 at msn.com>
*To:*
*Cc:*
*Sent:* Mon, Jan 20, 2020 at 20:43
*Subject:* North Star Digital Net
*8**:00* *PM EST **Tuesday Evenings*
*Where:?*
 ? *DMR STEM Talk Group 31630?*
 ? *EchoLink* Node 188465 *N2HVD-R?*
* ? **All**star *Node *48878*

*Overview:?*
The net allows for the; unbiased exchange of information with an
opportunity to talk with other digital enthusiasts. The format remains
informal and interactive. There is no fixed membership nor any geographic
confines,  so all are encouraged to drop by and join the dialog.  Details
are provided on the webpage: http://www.northstardigitalnet.us/


*News and Links:*

Tiny Mesh Networking: AREDN & GL-iNet AR150
https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/01/tiny-mesh-networking-aredn-gl-inet-ar150.html
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/01/tiny-mesh-networking-aredn-gl-inet-ar150.html>
Tiny Mesh Networking: AREDN & GL-iNet AR150
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/01/tiny-mesh-networking-aredn-gl-inet-ar150.html>
Mesh network with a GL-iNet travel router
hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com
US Air Force Space Fence Nearing Operational Acceptance
https://www.losangeles.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2036720/state-of-the-art-space-fence-radar-enters-government-led-trial-period-as-it-nea/
<https://www.losangeles.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2036720/state-of-the-art-space-fence-radar-enters-government-led-trial-period-as-it-nea/>
State-of-the-Art Space Fence Radar Enters Government-led Trial Period as it
Nears Operational Acceptance > Los Angeles Air Force Base > Article Display
<https://www.losangeles.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2036720/state-of-the-art-space-fence-radar-enters-government-led-trial-period-as-it-nea/>
When the U.S. Air Force declares operational acceptance of the Space Fence
radar located on Kwajalein Atoll, it will play a critical role in providing
a tactical advantage to our warfighters in the space domain. Space Fence
will utilize its flexibility,,
www.losangeles.af.mil
Allstar Node Demonstration with RIM-Alinco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqmypbnfrI
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqmypbnfrI>
Allstar Node Demonstration with RIM-Alinco
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqmypbnfrI>
#allstar #hamvoip #allstarlink Today I demonstrate my 220 Simplex Allstar
node using the RIM Alinco device from Repeater-builder.com. Here is a link
to the device purchase page:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/usb-rim-lite.html Be sure to
subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2J Checkout my
website: https ...
www.youtube.com
Chestnut Ridge Radio Club, Inc. GoFundMe Fundraiser
https://www.gofundme.com/f/chestnut-ridge-radio-club-repeater-equipment-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
<https://www.gofundme.com/f/chestnut-ridge-radio-club-repeater-equipment-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1>
Click here to support Chestnut Ridge Radio Club Repeater Equipment Fund
organized by Chester Nut
<https://www.gofundme.com/f/chestnut-ridge-radio-club-repeater-equipment-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1>
Chester Nut Chestnut Ridge Radio Club Repeater Equipment Fund The Chestnut
Ridge Radio Club, Inc. (CRRC) owns and operates two (2) fully frequency
coordinated
www.gofundme.com
*Upcoming Events:*

*2/1: Hoosick Amateur Radio Club HamFest (NY)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org

*2/6: SARA 50th **Anniversary** - Guest Speaker, John Fritze, K2YQ  (NY)*
http://k2ae.org/
Schenectady Amateur Radio Association ? K2AE Repeaters <http://k2ae.org/>
The Schenectady Amateur Radio Association (SARA) was established in 1930.
The Club Station, K2AE, is the Henry Primm Broughton Memorial Station.
k2ae.org

*2/7 - 2/9:  HamCation (FL)  https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation
<https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation> *
Information For Attending HamCation
<https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation>
All the information you need to attend HamCation 2020 is on these pages. We
have location information, hours of operation, driving directions, local
hotels & motels, along with a list of other area attractions.
www.hamcation.com

*2/15: Marlborough Flea Market (MA) **https://www.qsl.net/n1em/
<https://www.qsl.net/n1em/>*
Algonquin Amateur Radio Club - QSL.net <https://www.qsl.net/n1em/>
We meet on the 2nd Thursdayof the month, September thru June, at the
Marlborough 1st Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School. (formerly known as the
Marlborough Intermediate/Middle School) on Thresher Drive Time 7:30 PM in
the School Library (back of the school at entrance #1) Come and join us, or
e-mail us for more information.
www.qsl.net

*2/23: Long Island Hamfest and Electronics Fair (NY)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
*2/25: ?**Overlook Mountain Amateur Radio Club (OMARC) - Winter Field Day
(NY)*
*http://www.omarcclub.org/omarc_events.php
<http://www.omarcclub.org/omarc_events.php>*
Overlook Mountain Amateur Radio Club - OMARC
<http://www.omarcclub.org/omarc_events.php>
The Overlook Mountain Amateur Radio Club (OMARC) which primarily serves
Ulster County, New York, is an ARRL (American Radio Relay League)
affiliated organization in the Eastern New York section of the Hudson
Division.
www.omarcclub.org

*3/28: NJARC Hamfest Show (NJ)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?*4/19: Swapfest "The Flea at MIT" (MA)*
http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit
Swapfest: The Flea at MIT ? The MIT Radio Society
<http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit/>
MIT Radio Society - W1MX 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 50-358 Cambridge, MA
02139 +1 (617) 253-3776 w1mx-officers at mit.edu
w1mx.mit.edu
*5/03: Orange County ARC Hamfest (NJ)*
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?
*Honor Role 1/14/2020:*



* North Star Digital Net Log 2020-01-14 8:00 PM EST Brandmeister TG31630
(STEM) NUM TIME DMR ID CALLSIGN NAME 1 20:00:42 3133474 K1RBC Richard 2
20:01:57 3136231 WA2UMP Jim 3 20:03:54 3136483 N2OKB Francisco 4 20:06:19
3150581 W2YJL Alexander 5 20:06:30 3109921 W1RHS Rick 6 20:07:14 3134341
K2ULF David 7 20:08:05 3134554 W2OU Drew 8 20:08:26 3125650 K1AMJ Alan 9
20:08:49 3134096 K2MCI William 10 20:09:11 3157620 WD2B Stanley 11 20:27:40
3147847 KC2CBD Dale 12 20:37:48 3156734 W1MLL Mike 13 20:41:07 3125638
KB1GTG George 14 20:41:11 1136937 N2PEQ JR 15 21:03:19 3162072 K9CHP Amir
16 21:03:36 1136135 N2MCI Peter 17 21:09:30 3152135 KI6ADN Michael -- *

From mrpjf150 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 28 14:25:51 2020
From: mrpjf150 at gmail.com (Pete Fierro)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:25:51 -0500
Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Fwd: Fw: North Star Digital Net
In-Reply-To: <1324059885.644121.1580239481088@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<1324059885.644121.1580239481088@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAE+kjPfNiWb9hc56m9drEPLaYagDE4W4nKgVxhFCovNnqa_4Ag@mail.gmail.com>

Tonight on the two meter repeater

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Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 14:24
Subject: Fw: North Star Digital Net
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*From:* "James" <jimwmiller1 at msn.com>
*To:* "N2MCI at ARRL.NET" <N2MCI at ARRL.NET>, "Mike KD2KWD" <michael at kd2kwd.com>,
"Bob NS2B" <NS2B at arrl.net>, "George KD2FKH" <KD2FKH at gmail.com>, "Mike
KB2VQS" <kb2vqs at gmail.com>, "TJ KK6SUU" <KK6SUU at gmail.com>, "Frank DiPalma"
<fdipalma at yahoo.com>, "w1wv at arrl.net" <w1wv at arrl.net>, "Bob KD2LIQ" <
tygen at msn.com>, "W1MLL" <w1mll at comcast.net>, "Bill Barber" <
ne1b.c6awb at gmail.com>, "N1UFO at outlook.com" <N1UFO at outlook.com>, "
N2SCL at yahoo.com" <N2SCL at yahoo.com>, "m1egh at hotmail.com" <m1egh at hotmail.com>,
"k2ulf at verizon.net" <k2ulf at verizon.net>, "Joseph Apuzzo" <japuzzo at gmail.com>,
"wrtwom at aol.com" <wrtwom at aol.com>, "ldsears at yahoo.com" <ldsears at yahoo.com>,
"Thom Guida" <thomguida at gmail.com>, "Steve K2GOG" <k2gog at yahoo.com>,
"Rodney KB2FJD" <rtjazz at verizon.net>, "Chuck KB3RBW" <kb3rbw at gmail.com>,
"Mike N1NP" <niceguyvt1 at yahoo.com>, "Rich KA2WDV" <rarcuri at nycap.rr.com>, "
kc2cbd at gmail.com" <kc2cbd at gmail.com>, "Jorge KB1GTG" <gcolina at comcast.net>,
"Rich KD7LMN" <info at kd7lmn.com>, "Rich KB8AOB" <kb8aob at arrl.net>, "Ty
KG5RKI" <tydweaver at gmail.com>, "aa5pd at yahoo.com" <aa5pd at yahoo.com>, "Doug
KG3I" <kg3i at ptd.net>, "Mike Booz W2MSB" <trailblazer555 at gmail.com>, "Bernie
NJ2U" <bkk321 at optimum.net>, "Steve KA2YRA" <stvrosman at gmail.com>, "David
Hubbell" <n2kto1 at gmail.com>, "Paul Brown AC2UQ" <pbrown4082 at aol.com>, "Rob
Arms N2RDA" <n2rda at optonline.net>, "W3OKW at ptd.net" <W3OKW at ptd.net>, "Matt
Coon KD2OYL" <mattcoon777 at gmail.com>, "Keith Page N1FTE" <keith at n1fte.com>,
"Steve K4KSA" <steve at siesel.net>, "Jeff W4AEQ" <W4AEQ.Jeff at gmail.com>,
"Amir K9CHP" <k9chp at arrl.net>, "JR N2PEQ" <n2peq2002 at gmail.com>, "Don Breda
WA2IWC" <dbreda at mail.com>, "Stan WD2B" <srg1939 at yahoo.com>, "Ron KD2MNZ" <
pbx1400park at yahoo.com>, "Leo K9KJN" <zydecos at gmail.com>, "Jeff KC2OKX" <
jchurch697 at twcny.rr.com>, "Larwence WA2TVN" <poncepr at gmail.com>, "Kai
K2TRW" <kb2trw at gmail.com>, "Kai Chen" <k2trw at arrl.net>, "Rick WA1RHS" <
rick at swenton.com>, "Maurice KE7WWT" <maurice at maurice-mitchell.com>, "John
N4FTN" <garmanj53 at aol.com>, "Tom N2AXX" <tom_mccabe at optimum.net>, "Al
K1AMJ" <ajoffe at email.com>, "David N4FTO" <timejammer at gmail.com>, "Dave" <
nachoman427 at yahoo.com>, "Tim KA2A" <ka2aradio at gmail.com>, "Rich N1NSE" <
songahmric at gmail.com>, "Dan W3HDB" <wthreehdb at gmail.com>, "David Stark
NF2G" <davidthomasstark at gmail.com>, "Alex W2YJL" <shortskip86 at gmail.com>,
"John N1ID" <n1id at arrl.net>, "David WX2CIB" <kd2bmu at gmail.com>, "Ray AG4TR"
<ag4tr at outlook.com>, "Frank K2DXS" <frank.guglieri at gmail.com>, "Ken (Knute)
K2ET" <k2et at yahoo.com>, "David KD8OFL" <kd8ofl at gmail.com>, "Steve Holly
WI2W" <sgholly at optonline.net>, "Roy W0ROY" <w0roy at arrl.net>, "Neil W2NDG" <
w2ndg at limarc.org>, "Ken KE2SR" <ke2sr at aol.com>, "John KC2PBT" <
diesel1114 at aol.com>, "jeff at edmontonfireradio.com" <
jeff at edmontonfireradio.com>, "James" <jimwmiller1 at msn.com>, "
n2xdd at radiohackerz.com" <n2xdd at radiohackerz.com>, "Steve Tolf K1ST" <
k1st at arrl.net>, "Gary N6PAW" <n6paw at ringnebula.com>, "Scott KD2MHI" <
kd2mhi at icloud.com>, "Graham GM0UUB" <matthewssnowdon at aol.com>, "Jim KB1B" <
beaupre at mit.edu>, "Mark KG5ZVL" <mrkb34 at gmail.com>, "Melo K1BAD" <
Melo.Raja at gmail.com>, "Mike N2JWW" <mjwilbur at gmail.com>, "Rick N1IRL" <
n1irl at outlook.com>, "Ralph WR2Q" <amateur at quaresima.com>, "Joe W1AIU" <
joe at joestofko.com>, "George K2GTV" <K2GTV.usmc at gmail.com>, "
stan.hirson at gmail.com" <stan.hirson at gmail.com>, "Jesse ND1L" <nd1l at arrl.net>,
"Dan K9NPX" <danmoses04 at gmail.com>, "Jim K1POW" <jepmep2003 at gmail.com>,
"Mark WA1EXA" <rxmgr1 at gmail.com>, "Dave W2ACC" <dmette at rochester.rr.com>,
"Mike KA2NDW" <mdewaele at seneca24.net>, "Rick" <n1rcw at comcast.net>, "
w4itg at icloud.com" <w4itg at icloud.com>, "Mark N1ZPO" <n1zpo at alsconnect.com>,
"Andy N4ADL" <aadler at iglou.com>, "John N5POW" <johnthomasfrank96 at gmail.com>,
"Aly AL0Y Passaic County ARES DEC" <aly at al0y.com>, "Ed WX2R" <wx2r at arrl.net>,
"Daniel KD2RCQ Boggiano" <kd2rcq at icloud.com>, "Dick W1SIL" <
w1sil at comcast.net>, "Mike KC8WRQ" <KC8WRQ at gmail.com>, "John WE2CAT" <
WE2CAT at arrl.net>, "Mike KD5RJZ" <vfd.ninja at gmail.com>, "Vin Scimeca" <
vin at vinscimeca.com>, "Francisco Costa" <n2okb at aol.com>, "N1DZS Douglas
Pierini" <depierini at hotmail.com>, "Angelo KE1DX" <angelo65hog at yahoo.com>,
"Nick KF4SEK" <kf4sek at gmail.com>, "Gary KD2PYB" <gdewey99 at gmail.com>, "Bill
N2KNL" <n2knl at comcast.net>, "Geoffrey Feldman" <geoffreyf at comcast.net>,
"Art Wilcox" <awdiver at verizon.net>, "Rich K1RBC" <rich.comer at live.com>,
"Dan K2OZ" <k2oz at optonline.net>, "Ken KC2IDB" <kc2idb at yahoo.com>, "Pete
KD2ARB" <overthetop52 at yahoo.com>, "perfessorp at comcast.net" <
perfessorp at comcast.net>, "Steve KD2DUL" <Msteverino at aol.com>, "Drew W2OU" <
w2oudrew at gmail.com>, "Dan NF9C" <NF9C at arrl.net>, "Frank KB2MXV" <
kb2mxv at gmail.com>, "duane at dmreese.com N6DMR" <duane at dmreese.com>, "Samuel
Sealy" <chatnjfd236 at gmail.com>, "Dave W2DHS" <w2dhs at santoro.com>, "Ken
Gunther WB2KWC" <QRZ at KenGunther.com>, "Ray Gasnick" <radioray55 at gmail.com>,
"Robert K9YA" <k9ya at k9ya.org>, "Larry Berkowitz" <lberk26 at gmail.com>,
"Gordon W2TTT" <w2ttt at arrl.net>, "Marco" <miapicca at gmail.com>, "Alex
Stewart" <k2srt at yahoo.com>, "Bill Clarkson K2MCI" <elizabill1 at verizon.net>,
"Gene K2KJI" <K2KJI at AOL.com>, "Joe K2JK" <K2JK at yahoo.com>, "James" <
jimwmiller1 at msn.com>, "'Boyd A. Loving'" <baloving at hotmail.com>, "Karl
Frank" <W2KBF at ARRL.NET>, "Tony N2XJS" <Tonyn2xjs at gmail.com>, "Gary KB2NYC" <
ElevatorMan718 at yahoo.com>, "K2RWL at yahoo.com" <K2RWL at yahoo.com>, "
k2mak at yahoo.com" <k2mak at yahoo.com>, "ka2mpc at aol.com" <ka2mpc at aol.com>, "
W2IP at earthlink.net" <W2IP at earthlink.net>, "k2csx at yahoo.com" <k2csx at yahoo.com>,
"KD2D at ARRL.NET" <KD2D at ARRL.NET>, "K2YNY at ARRL.NET" <K2YNY at ARRL.NET>,
"ewings" <jim.k2fj at gmail.com>, "Bob KD2BKD" <kd2bkd at optimum.net>
*Cc:*
*Sent:* Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 22:50
*Subject:* North Star Digital Net
*8**:00* *PM EST **Tuesday Evenings*
*Where:?*
 ? *DMR STEM Talk Group 31630?*
 ? *EchoLink* Node 188465 *N2HVD-R?*
* ? **All**star *Node *48878*

*Overview:?*
The net allows for the unbiased exchange of information with an opportunity
to talk with other digital enthusiasts. The format remains informal and
interactive. There is no fixed membership nor any geographic confines,  so
all are encouraged to drop by and join the dialog.  Details are provided on
the webpage: http://www.northstardigitalnet.us/

*News and Links:*

CS120D UHF Radio - New DMR Handheld from Connect Systems
http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS120D.htm
Connect Systems
<http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS120D.htm>
Specifications. The CS120D is one of the most exciting new products that we
have introduced in the last few months. This DMR radio is designed
specifically for the commercial market, but we believe the amateur radio
operators will find this radio intriguing.
www.connectsystems.com
*ICOM IC-9700 Review and Full Walk Through (by Pascal VA2PV)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh8Qtf_NLQ
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh8Qtf_NLQ>
ICOM IC-9700 Review and Full Walk Through
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh8Qtf_NLQ>
Here is a complete review of the ICOM IC-9700, a high-end 2M (VHF), 70 cm
and 23 cm (UHF) transceiver using SDR technology. 73 Pascal VA2PV
www.youtube.com
*Icom IC-9700 - Should you buy one? *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xyGuOvVQsU
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xyGuOvVQsU>
Icom IC-9700 - Should you buy one?
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xyGuOvVQsU>
A look at all the features and functions of this amazing radio.
www.youtube.com


* nanoVNA F Vector Network Analyzer 4.3 inch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2-p878Tmw
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2-p878Tmw>
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2-p878Tmw> nanoVNA F Vector Network
Analyzer 4 3 inch - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2-p878Tmw>
My NanoVNA-F arrived today. It has a metal enclosure and a 4.3 inch screen
which is easier for me to see. This video is a quick unboxing and intro as
well as a couple of antenna tests. www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com>
*
*ICOM IC-7300 VS Yaesu FT-991A compared *

*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyphxUs7O1A
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyphxUs7O1A> *
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyphxUs7O1A>
ICOM IC-7300 VS Yaesu FT-991A compared
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyphxUs7O1A>
This is mostly about the band scope but covers a few other features. Both
rigs are near the same price. The 991A has 2m and 70cm coverage but the
scope isn't nearly as functional as the 7300.
www.youtube.com


*Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Handheld Review (Analog)*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a_9n5cMA2c&feature=emb_rel_pause
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a_9n5cMA2c&feature=emb_rel_pause>
Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Handheld Review - YouTube
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a_9n5cMA2c&feature=emb_rel_pause>
The Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Handheld (HT) Transceiver for Amateur Radio
Operators. Today we check this radio, go through the menus and do some
power output from it. Check the links below for ...
www.youtube.com

*Upcoming Events:*

*2/1: Hoosick Amateur Radio Club HamFest (NY)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hoosick-amateur-radio-club-hamfest>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org

*2/6: SARA 50th **Anniversary** - Guest Speaker, John Fritze, K2YQ  (NY)*
http://k2ae.org/
Schenectady Amateur Radio Association ? K2AE Repeaters <http://k2ae.org/>
The Schenectady Amateur Radio Association (SARA) was established in 1930.
The Club Station, K2AE, is the Henry Primm Broughton Memorial Station.
k2ae.org

*2/7 - 2/9:  HamCation (FL)  https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation
<https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation> *
Information For Attending HamCation
<https://www.hamcation.com/attending-hamcation>
All the information you need to attend HamCation 2020 is on these pages. We
have location information, hours of operation, driving directions, local
hotels & motels, along with a list of other area attractions.
www.hamcation.com

*2/15: Marlborough Flea Market (MA) **https://www.qsl.net/n1em/
<https://www.qsl.net/n1em/>*
Algonquin Amateur Radio Club - QSL.net <https://www.qsl.net/n1em/>
We meet on the 2nd Thursdayof the month, September thru June, at the
Marlborough 1st Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School. (formerly known as the
Marlborough Intermediate/Middle School) on Thresher Drive Time 7:30 PM in
the School Library (back of the school at entrance #1) Come and join us, or
e-mail us for more information.
www.qsl.net

*2/23: Long Island Hamfest and Electronics Fair (NY)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/long-island-hamfest-and-electronics-fair-9>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org

*3/28: NJARC Hamfest Show (NJ)*

*http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show> *
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/njarc-hamfest-show>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?*4/19: Swapfest "The Flea at MIT" (MA)*
http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit
Swapfest: The Flea at MIT ? The MIT Radio Society
<http://w1mx.mit.edu/flea-at-mit/>
MIT Radio Society - W1MX 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 50-358 Cambridge, MA
02139 +1 (617) 253-3776 w1mx-officers at mit.edu
w1mx.mit.edu
*5/03: Orange County ARC Hamfest (NJ)*
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5
American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-county-arc-hamfest-5>
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for
amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and
resources.
www.arrl.org
?
*Honor Role 1/21/2020:*



* 2020-01-21 8:00 PM EST Brandmeister TG31630 (STEM) NUM TIME DMR ID
CALLSIGN NAME 1 20:01:49 3136231 WA2UMP Jim 2 20:04:06 3150581 W2YJL
Alexander 3 20:04:08 3125429 W3STY John 4 20:04:17 3156734 W1MLL Mike 5
20:05:04 1136622 WA2NYY Mark 6 20:05:11 3109921 W1RHS Rick 7 20:06:06
3136445 K2GOG Steve 8 20:06:18 3134341 K2ULF David 9 20:06:28 3125650 K1AMJ
Alan 10 20:06:32 3162072 K9CHP Amir 11 20:07:26 3147847 KC2CBD Dale 12
20:07:37 3125295 N1DZS Douglas 13 20:16:08 3102547 KD2ARB Peter via Hvdn 14
20:22:21 3143055 N1JTA Joe 15 20:22:28 1136135 N2MCI Peter 16 20:22:35
3114126 K1BAD Carmelo 17 20:31:30 1136156 N2LEA Douglas 18 20:49:17 3134554
W2OU Drew *

From w2ljqrp at gmail.com  Thu Jan 30 19:37:48 2020
From: w2ljqrp at gmail.com (Larry Makoski)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:37:48 -0500
Subject: [ETS/PARC List] October 2019 ETS of NJ Minutes
Message-ID: <CALaVG9d_uG2A8mbcsgOWBcN11LL4SmFFcqcw4KiMx=_piUxr9g@mail.gmail.com>

Minutes for the Meeting on October 25th, 2019
Electronic Technology Society of New Jersey (ETS of NJ)

The Meeting was called to order by  President Vic Pennetta, K2NBC at 8:05
PM.  This was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and then
by self-introductions of all those in attendance.

Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the September meeting were successfully emailed. A motion was
made by W2OIL and seconded by WB2HKK to accept them.

Treasurer?s Report
Treasurer?s report as given by Dan KC2YRC.
Opening Balance - $XXXX.66
Income -   50/50 - $XX.00,  Coffee Kitty - $X
Deposit - $XX.00
Disbursements -  $XX.00 Bank Service Fee ,  Verizon Payment $XX.75
Closing Balance - $ XXXX.91 ?  so we are $XX.00 ?ahead? compared  to last
year.

A motion was made by W2LJ and seconded by KC2PI to accept the Treasurer's
Report. This was approved by the membership.

Correspondence
ARRL announcement about upcoming Skywarn Training

Technical Report
Repeaters are working well. Backup repeater is still offline. There will be
a discussion at the January meeting for memebers to sign up for ?listening
slots?.  The 220 MHz repeater will carry the RI Digital Network Hub.

Old Business ? None.

New Business ? A Nomination Committee will be named at the February
meeting. Please consider volunteering.

Phil WD2NJC was voted in as a Full Member.

Health and Welfare
Don K2DSV is doing well.

Presentation ? Len WB2HKK gave a presentation on the Nano VNA Vector
Analyzer and it's usefulness for Hams.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM  Motioned by KD2ARB and KC2YRC  50/50
was won by K2NBC who donated the entire amount back to the club.

Respectfully Submitted,
Larry W2LJ

In Attendance
Dave W2OIL Dan KC2YRC Dick WA2SBS Drew W2OU Mike N2JUN Len WB2HKK Bill W2WK
Kevin W2CZM Chris KC2PI Warren KB2UHZ George W2VFW Phil WD2NJC Chris KD2PMP
John KD2IKS Rich KB2LLM Pete KD2ARB Larry W2LJ Vic K2NBC Mark WA2ZJZ Jerry
KD2KC

From vpennetta at pennetta.com  Fri Jan 31 09:43:51 2020
From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:43:51 +0000
Subject: [ETS/PARC List] Tonight's ETS Meeting
Message-ID: <2282179bd12e49cd8d687fc9d367340c@pennetta.com>

To all ETS members,

Just a reminder that we will be holding our January club meeting tonight at 8:00 pm in Clark OEM room .  Len, WB2HKK will have a short presentation on our recent FiOS outage along with some show-n-tell. As you know Len's presentations are always interesting.  Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight.

73,
Victor, K2NBC
President, ETS of NJ