[ETS/PARC List] Fwd: Fw: North Star Digital Net

[Pete Fierro]

Tonight on the two meter repeater

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From: Pete Fierro <overthetop52 at yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 14:24
Subject: Fw: North Star Digital Net
To: Pete Fierro <mrpjf150 at gmail.com>




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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 *