From ljfish1 at comcast.net Tue Jan 5 23:09:03 2016 From: ljfish1 at comcast.net (Jeff Fishman) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 23:09:03 -0500 Subject: [FARC] FW: Upcoming SKYWARN Class - Jan 21st In-Reply-To: <20160106025446.D808520152FB@bmail.arrl.org> References: <20160106025446.D808520152FB@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: <002f01d14837$fad04790$f070d6b0$@comcast.net> -----Original Message----- From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 9:55 PM To: ljfish1 at comcast.net Subject: Upcoming SKYWARN Class - Jan 21st ==> UPCOMING SKYWARN BASICS I CLASS There will be a SKYWARN BASICS I Class held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM at the Anne Arundel Emergency Operations Center, 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. To register, click on: Enter the number of tickets you wish, and complete all the required information on the on-line form, including your e-mail address. When you finish, click the green "Complete Registration" button at the bottom. After a short while, you will receive an e-mail with your "ticket." Print your "ticket" and bring it to the class. If you have any questions or want more information, you may contact Kurt Fritsch, WA3TOY via e-mail at: or on his cell phone at 443-956-0172. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL Maryland-DC Section Section Manager: Martin J Pittinger, KB3MXM kb3mxm at arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/4bd4ceef792d02fe28419d9c22ff5d4c From wn3r.us at gmail.com Mon Jan 11 11:53:08 2016 From: wn3r.us at gmail.com (Richard Hayman) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:53:08 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Free Tri-Bander - 300watt model Message-ID: <603A4ADB-7435-41F5-A9E6-A71BA22D0585@gmail.com> We just removed an old TH3JR beam (10-15-20 meters) from the roof. The bolts holding it together are rusted and frozen, in some cases, rusting away, but otherwise, the antenna appears to be in pretty good shape. I'm hoping to find it a new home. It's FREE, but you must disassemble and carry away. A free rotator is available too, still connected to the base, condition unknown. Kensington, MD, Washington, DC area. NIELS F OTANI WA3NVT 11334 MITSCHER ST KENSINGTON, MD 20895 Telephone 607-280-5362 http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=1241787&fieldtosearch=ListingNo From ab3rw at aol.com Fri Jan 15 10:18:38 2016 From: ab3rw at aol.com (Brian) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:18:38 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Meeting Message-ID: Our regularly scheduled club meeting is this coming Monday January 19 at 1900. As usual we will be meeting in the Social Hall at the Independent Hose Fire Company on Baughmans Ln. Hope to see you there. 73 AB3RW Brian Sent from my iPad From tklin001 at umaryland.edu Fri Jan 15 10:23:33 2016 From: tklin001 at umaryland.edu (Kline, Tom) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:23:33 +0000 Subject: [FARC] Meeting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2gofmlnd5t4bmukrpj1ltggt.1452871409399@email.android.com> I plan on attending, Brian. 7pm correct? Thanks and happy New Year, Tom Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Brian via FARC Date: 01/15/2016 10:19 AM (GMT-05:00) To: FARC reflector Cc: Brian Subject: [FARC] Meeting Our regularly scheduled club meeting is this coming Monday January 19 at 1900. As usual we will be meeting in the Social Hall at the Independent Hose Fire Company on Baughmans Ln. Hope to see you there. 73 AB3RW Brian Sent from my iPad ______________________________________________________________ FARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:FARC 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 ab3rw at aol.com Fri Jan 15 10:41:49 2016 From: ab3rw at aol.com (Brian) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:41:49 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Meeting In-Reply-To: <2gofmlnd5t4bmukrpj1ltggt.1452871409399@email.android.com> References: <2gofmlnd5t4bmukrpj1ltggt.1452871409399@email.android.com> Message-ID: 7:00 is correct Sent from my iPad > On Jan 15, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Kline, Tom wrote: > > I plan on attending, Brian. 7pm correct? Thanks and happy New Year, Tom > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Brian via FARC > Date: 01/15/2016 10:19 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: FARC reflector > Cc: Brian > Subject: [FARC] Meeting > > Our regularly scheduled club meeting is this coming Monday January 19 at 1900. As usual we will be meeting in the Social Hall at the Independent Hose Fire Company on Baughmans Ln. Hope to see you there. > > 73 > AB3RW Brian > > Sent from my iPad > ______________________________________________________________ > FARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:FARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > FARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:FARC 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 wn3r.us at gmail.com Sat Jan 16 12:45:24 2016 From: wn3r.us at gmail.com (Richard Hayman) Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:45:24 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Winterfest 2016 Announcement References: <20160116171454.41350.44961@winterfest2016.bitsink.com> Message-ID: <993CD3E3-7610-402B-B4FD-D1EBC4121635@gmail.com> > > I'm writing to make sure that you've heard about Winterfest 2016, the 40th annual ham radio flea market in Northern Virginia. This event brings hams and other makers together to find some bargains on radios, antennas, radio-related publications, electronics/computer gear, test equipment, and components. Winterfest grows every year, and I expect well over a thousand attendees this year. Commercial and hobbyist vendors will be set up at tables both indoors and in the outdoor tailgating area. > > Come early to find the best stuff, and stay late to connect with friends. > > The best source for details is the Winterfest web site , but here are the essentials: > > DATE: March 20, 2016. Tailgating starts at 6 am; indoor sales area opens at 8 am; Everything wraps up at 2 pm. > LOCATION: Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA . Talk-in on the 146.91 repeater. GPS coordinates are 38.833216N, 77.236872W. > COST: Tickets are $8 at the door; students high school age and younger get in free when accompanied by an adult. Free admision for students with a college ID. Outdoor tailgating spots are $15, and available the day of the event. Indoor tables are $25 if reserved and paid prior to February 1, 2016, $30 beginning February 1. One indoor admission is included in the cost of tailgate or table. > This event is run by the Vienna Wireless Society, a not-for-profit ham radio club located in Vienna, Virginia. This is an ARRL-affiliated event. The proceeds from this event help support the activities of the Vienna Wireless Society, which include community service, emergency preparedness, education, and technical innovation. > > *Tables Available*: We still have indoor table spots available. Have radio-related stuff to sell: radios, antennas, parts for home brewing? Spread your treasures on our eight-foot tables (and the floor under them!). You can reserve a table here . Please, keep the merchandise topical: radios, electronic parts, test gear, etc. > > I'd appreciate it if you'd mention this event to your friends because we don't want anyone to miss out on this fantastic hamfest. I hope to see you there! > > TNX ES 73 DE KK4UYT > Thor Berglie, > Winterfest Coordinator > Vienna Wireless Society > From m.e.whitmore at comcast.net Mon Jan 18 15:29:39 2016 From: m.e.whitmore at comcast.net (Mark Whitmore) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:29:39 -0500 Subject: [FARC] FARC 2016 Dues Message-ID: <569D4B33.6060301@comcast.net> Just a reminder that I will be collecting dues at tonight's meeting. Please bring check, cash, or money order in the amount of $15. If you can not make the meeting you can always send a check to FARC PO Box 1260 Frederick, MD or visit the web site and pay your dues via PayPal. Hope to see you at the meeting. Mark Whitmore Treasurer From rhayman3000 at gmail.com Mon Jan 18 16:09:06 2016 From: rhayman3000 at gmail.com (Richard Hayman) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:09:06 -0500 Subject: [FARC] FARC 2016 Dues In-Reply-To: <569D4B33.6060301@comcast.net> References: <569D4B33.6060301@comcast.net> Message-ID: Mark, What is the Zip code. Thanks Dick > On Jan 18, 2016, at 3:29 PM, Mark Whitmore wrote: > > Just a reminder that I will be collecting dues at tonight's meeting. > > Please bring check, cash, or money order in the amount of $15. > > If you can not make the meeting you can always send a check > to FARC PO Box 1260 Frederick, MD or visit the web site and > pay your dues via PayPal. > > Hope to see you at the meeting. > > Mark Whitmore > Treasurer > ______________________________________________________________ > FARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:FARC 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 m.e.whitmore at comcast.net Mon Jan 18 22:17:49 2016 From: m.e.whitmore at comcast.net (Mark) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:17:49 -0500 Subject: [FARC] FARC 2016 Dues In-Reply-To: References: <569D4B33.6060301@comcast.net> Message-ID: <569DAADD.9080002@comcast.net> 21701 On 1/18/2016 4:09 PM, Richard Hayman wrote: > Mark, > What is the Zip code. > > Thanks > > Dick > >> On Jan 18, 2016, at 3:29 PM, Mark Whitmore wrote: >> >> Just a reminder that I will be collecting dues at tonight's meeting. >> >> Please bring check, cash, or money order in the amount of $15. >> >> If you can not make the meeting you can always send a check >> to FARC PO Box 1260 Frederick, MD or visit the web site and >> pay your dues via PayPal. >> >> Hope to see you at the meeting. >> >> Mark Whitmore >> Treasurer >> ______________________________________________________________ >> FARC mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:FARC at mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > FARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/farc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:FARC 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 ljfish1 at comcast.net Mon Jan 25 20:17:53 2016 From: ljfish1 at comcast.net (Jeff Fishman) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:17:53 -0500 Subject: [FARC] frederickarc.org Contact: February Meeting In-Reply-To: <8e8d3efc28f50331fde7f889ae1305e9@frederickarc.org> References: <8e8d3efc28f50331fde7f889ae1305e9@frederickarc.org> Message-ID: <000d01d157d7$61ec3430$25c49c90$@comcast.net> Justin, Our Feb. meeting is on 2/15 at Independent Hose Company and we'll have VE testing at our Hamfest on 3/19 at the same location. All I have is a General study guide, but I'll put out the word and see if anyone has a current Technician study guide. Can anyone help Justin with a Tech book? Jeff KB3FIO -----Original Message----- From: Justin [mailto:workforce20 at outlook.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 8:09 PM To: k3erm at qsl.net Subject: frederickarc.org Contact: February Meeting To: administrator at frederickarc.org Name: Justin Email: workforce20 at outlook.com Subject: February Meeting Message: Hello, I am just getting interested in HAM radio. I am looking for reference meteral/books to study for the Technician License and learn about different setups. Is there a February meeting scheduled I can attend? Justin Sent from (ip address): 73.201.94.248 (c-73-201-94-248.hsd1.md.comcast.net) Date/Time: January 25, 2016 20:08 Coming from (referer): http://frederickarc.org/?page_id=11 Using (user agent): Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 9_2_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/601.1.46 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/9.0 Mobile/13D15 Safari/601.1 From ljfish1 at comcast.net Tue Jan 26 12:35:02 2016 From: ljfish1 at comcast.net (Jeff Fishman) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:35:02 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Skywarn in FNP Message-ID: <002001d1585f$e36e0230$aa4a0690$@comcast.net> Nice story about Skywarn in today's FNP: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/continuing_coverage/storm/skywarn-spot ters-frederick-countians-who-feed-snow-data-to-the/article_e9b1dff8-fab5-5f5 1-a8b4-1211b106dcbf.html 73, Jeff KB3FIO From ljfish1 at comcast.net Tue Jan 26 13:03:07 2016 From: ljfish1 at comcast.net (Jeff Fishman) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:03:07 -0500 Subject: [FARC] Frederick Hamfest on March 19! Message-ID: <003a01d15863$d02c3620$7084a260$@comcast.net> The Frederick Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce our upcoming Hamfest and Indoor Tailgating Expo (Fredfest) on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The event will take place in the Social Hall of the Independent Hose Company fire station located at 310 Baughmans Ln. in Frederick. Setup begins at 7:00 AM with the event scheduled from 8:00 AM to noon. Admission is free to all, and you can reserve two "tailgating" tables for $20.00 (additional tables are $5.00 each). We will offer free license testing, two $50.00 and two $25.00 ARRL gift certificate door prizes ($1.00 donation per chance), demonstrations and more. This is a great opportunity to sell your unwanted ham gear. Mark your calendars, tell a friend, come one come all!!! Hope to see you there. 73, Jeff Fishman KB3FIO Hamfest Chairman ljfish1 at comcast.net 240-285-6596