From K3MTT at verizon.net  Tue Nov  1 11:40:31 2005
From: K3MTT at verizon.net (K3MTT)
Date: Tue Nov  1 11:44:27 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] November Meeting "Antique Radio Night"
Message-ID: <0IPA005F9BNEB954@vms046.mailsrvcs.net>


The November presentation time will be devoted to
the theme "Antique Radio Night".

We are asking any member who has an antique radio,
be it amateur or commercial broadcast to bring it
in for display.  If there is something special
about the radio that makes it rare or you
completely partly or completely restored it , and
maybe have taken pictures, bring the pictures and
consider putting together some info. on the radio
together. 

All displays should be accompanied minimally by an
index card with your name, the radios
manufacturer, date of manufacture, condition and
anything else you may wish to add.

Antique and unusual test equipment is also
welcome. 

Have you recently built an "antique radio", that
is built a tube radio from  40 year older
specifications? Bring it in and  tell us a little
about it. 

Everyone is welcome to have a few minutes if they
would like to demo or talk about their radio,
however speaking is NOT required.

For the purposes of this display, all ham radios
will be considered "antique" if they are pre 1970
or have tubes (other than finals).  Broadcast
Radios are considered antique if they are pre
1960.  Any transistor radios built in the 50's are
considered antique.

If this night goes well and the club shows
interest, we can plan a couple of future meetings
with themes such as  antique  radio collecting,
acquisition, repair, identification
and  valuation.

Members that have a dolly or hand truck and can
bring it to the meeting to help with any antique
"boat anchor" would be appreciated.

Members that would like to display equipment but
cannot handle it alone, are encouraged to seek the
help of another member. Put a call out here on the
list server.

BAD WEATHER
If the weather is judged to be bad enough (raining
or a significant chance of rain) we will attempt
to reschedule "Antique Radio Night" rather than
taking a chance on radios being ruined. Some of
the old veneer cabinetry would nor steel chassis
take kindly to rain. If that should occur, we will
make the first call on  Sunday evening the night
before the meeting. The final decision will
probably made on meeting day if there is a good
possibility of the weather clearing.

Any questions or comments can be directed to 

Frank Rodski 	K3MTT@VERIZON.NET
John Chesley              jvc749 @adelphia.net
                


From k3pzn at qis.net  Wed Nov  9 18:34:19 2005
From: k3pzn at qis.net (K3PZN)
Date: Wed Nov  9 18:39:29 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] November 14 Meeting "Antique Radio Night" - A Reminder
Message-ID: <20051109233417.AB64C7399F@floyd.qis.net>

 CCARC Members - A reminder that the theme of next
Mondays meeting is "Antique Radio Night". If you
will bring at least 1 antique to show, it will
make the night a success. Additionally, do you
have something antique and don't know what it is
or was used for, bring it in.

_____________ORIGINAL
MESSAGE__________________________________

The November presentation time will be devoted to
the theme "Antique Radio Night".

We are asking any member who has an antique radio,
be it amateur or commercial broadcast to bring it
in for display.  If there is something special
about the radio that makes it rare or you
completely partly or completely restored it , and
maybe have taken pictures, bring the pictures and
consider putting together some info. on the radio
together. 

All displays should be accompanied minimally by an
index card with your name, the radios
manufacturer, date of manufacture, condition and
anything else you may wish to add.

Antique and unusual test equipment is also
welcome. 

Have you recently built an "antique radio", that
is built a tube radio from  40 year older
specifications? Bring it in and  tell us a little
about it. 

Everyone is welcome to have a few minutes if they
would like to demo or talk about their radio,
however speaking is NOT required.

For the purposes of this display, all ham radios
will be considered "antique" if they are pre 1970
or have tubes (other than finals).  Broadcast
Radios are considered antique if they are pre
1960.  Any transistor radios built in the 50's are
considered antique.

If this night goes well and the club shows
interest, we can plan a couple of future meetings
with themes such as  antique  radio collecting,
acquisition, repair, identification and
valuation.

Members that have a dolly or hand truck and can
bring it to the meeting to help with any antique
"boat anchor" would be appreciated.

Members that would like to display equipment but
cannot handle it alone, are encouraged to seek the
help of another member. Put a call out here on the
list server.

BAD WEATHER
If the weather is judged to be bad enough (raining
or a significant chance of rain) we will attempt
to reschedule "Antique Radio Night" rather than
taking a chance on radios being ruined. Some of
the old veneer cabinetry would nor steel chassis
take kindly to rain. If that should occur, we will
make the first call on  Sunday evening the night
before the meeting. The final decision will
probably made on meeting day if there is a good
possibility of the weather clearing.

Any questions or comments can be directed to 

Frank Rodski 	K3MTT@VERIZON.NET
John Chesley              jvc749 @adelphia.net
                


From Patrick.L.Kilroy at nasa.gov  Thu Nov 10 09:10:06 2005
From: Patrick.L.Kilroy at nasa.gov (Pat Kilroy)
Date: Thu Nov 10 09:15:08 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] SuitSat 
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20051110090607.01e4b578@nasa.gov>

DON'T MISS SUITSAT!

I made some updates to the "SuitSat" information
on the AMSAT-DC web page.

Since time is of the essence for the December
experiment, you will need to do some proper
prior planning.

Go to http://patkilroy.com/amsat-dc/ for a
brief SuitSat description, an invitation and a
pointer to lots more info.  After this weekend
I hope to post a copy of my station block
diagram there for critique.

So far I am scheduled to give a presentation
at UMCP later this month to their AIAA club,
bringing my SuitSat simulator and PPT show on
the road.  Am working on a local high school
but they haven't nibbled yet.

Pass the word!

Pat
N8PK
http://patkilroy.com/amsat-dc/
and http://patkilroy.com/bpp/

=================================================================
Patrick L. Kilroy                                             WK
Integration & Test (I&T) Manager    301-286-1984 Voice
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center    301-286-1673 Fax
Building 5, Mail Code 568           Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.gov
Greenbelt, Maryland  20771          http://patkilroy.com/simsat/
=================================================================

       "A problem well stated is a problem half solved."
                   -Charles F. Kettering





From k3pzn at qis.net  Sun Nov 13 10:29:25 2005
From: k3pzn at qis.net (K3PZN)
Date: Sun Nov 13 10:35:15 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] PACK UP ANTIQUE RADIOS TODAY for November 14 Meeting
	"Antique Radio Night" 
In-Reply-To: <20051109233417.AB64C7399F@floyd.qis.net>
Message-ID: <20051113152917.99DDC73BD8@floyd.qis.net>

 CCARC Members
Pack up TODAY, the antique radios you are going to
bring to tomorrows meeting . Get a head start.
Frank K3MTT

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++

-----Original Message-----
From: k3pzn-list-bounces@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:k3pzn-list-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of K3PZN
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 6:34 PM
To: CCARC Members LIST Server
Subject: [K3PZN-List] November 14 Meeting "Antique
Radio Night" - A Reminder

 CCARC Members - A reminder that the theme of next
Mondays meeting is "Antique Radio Night". If you
will bring at least 1 antique to show, it will
make the night a success. Additionally, do you
have something antique and don't know what it is
or was used for, bring it in.

_____________ORIGINAL
MESSAGE__________________________________

The November presentation time will be devoted to
the theme "Antique Radio Night".

We are asking any member who has an antique radio,
be it amateur or commercial broadcast to bring it
in for display.  If there is something special
about the radio that makes it rare or you
completely partly or completely restored it , and
maybe have taken pictures, bring the pictures and
consider putting together some info. on the radio
together. 

All displays should be accompanied minimally by an
index card with your name, the radios
manufacturer, date of manufacture, condition and
anything else you may wish to add.

Antique and unusual test equipment is also
welcome. 

Have you recently built an "antique radio", that
is built a tube radio from  40 year older
specifications? Bring it in and  tell us a little
about it. 

Everyone is welcome to have a few minutes if they
would like to demo or talk about their radio,
however speaking is NOT required.

For the purposes of this display, all ham radios
will be considered "antique" if they are pre 1970
or have tubes (other than finals).  Broadcast
Radios are considered antique if they are pre
1960.  Any transistor radios built in the 50's are
considered antique.

If this night goes well and the club shows
interest, we can plan a couple of future meetings
with themes such as  antique  radio collecting,
acquisition, repair, identification and valuation.

Members that have a dolly or hand truck and can
bring it to the meeting to help with any antique
"boat anchor" would be appreciated.

Members that would like to display equipment but
cannot handle it alone, are encouraged to seek the
help of another member. Put a call out here on the
list server.

BAD WEATHER
If the weather is judged to be bad enough (raining
or a significant chance of rain) we will attempt
to reschedule "Antique Radio Night" rather than
taking a chance on radios being ruined. Some of
the old veneer cabinetry would nor steel chassis
take kindly to rain. If that should occur, we will
make the first call on  Sunday evening the night
before the meeting. The final decision will
probably made on meeting day if there is a good
possibility of the weather clearing.

Any questions or comments can be directed to 

Frank Rodski 	K3MTT@VERIZON.NET
John Chesley              jvc749 @adelphia.net
                


--------------------------------------------------
--- BREAK
-----------------------------------------------
** Bring your Boatanchor **
Antique Radio Nite at the next CCARC meeting,
Monday November 14, 7:30 PM at the FTC.
_______
K3PZN-List mailing list supporting the Carroll
County Amateur Radio Club
K3PZN-List@mailman.qth.net
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-list


From jebaugh at carr.org  Wed Nov 16 17:00:24 2005
From: jebaugh at carr.org (Joesph Ebaugh)
Date: Tue Nov 15 17:05:48 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] HOLIDAY DINNER
Message-ID: <437BABF8.8020209@carr.org>

SEASONS GREETINGS;

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, ON DECEMBER THE 4TH WE WILL ONCE AGAIN 
HAVE OUR HOLIDAY DINNER, THE PLACE IS THE SAME, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, 
THE TIME 5 TO 8 PM, THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PRIZES, GOOD FOOD AND FRIENDS 
TO SPEND TIME WITH.

THE COST WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, $10 FOR MEMBERS AND $20 FOR 
GUESTS, OUR TREASURER, BILL MELLEMA WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AS MANY AS 
POSSIBLE PAY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE SEND YOUR MONEY TO;

  BILL MELLEMA
  N3WM
  2230 RIDGEMONT DRIVE
  FINKSBURG, MARYLAND
  21048
     (DO NOT SEND TO THE CLUB BOX ADDRESS)

  YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE IS APPRECIATED, HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE, 
MARK IT NOW, DEC 4TH, 5 TO 8PM, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, THAT'S ON ROUTE 
140 EAST BESIDE THE LEN STOLER JEEP DEALERSHIP, 73

JOE, N3YIM
 
From mellema at qis.net  Tue Nov 15 17:52:28 2005
From: mellema at qis.net (Bill Mellema)
Date: Wed Nov 16 09:59:51 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Re: [K3pzn-board] HOLIDAY DINNER
In-Reply-To: <437BABF8.8020209@carr.org>
References: <437BABF8.8020209@carr.org>
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20051115175151.02842e68@mail.qis.net>

Please make checks payable to Carroll County Amateur Radio Club (CCARC)

Thanks,

Bill N3WM


At 05:00 PM 11/16/2005, Joesph Ebaugh wrote:
>SEASONS GREETINGS;
>
>IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, ON DECEMBER THE 4TH WE WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE 
>OUR HOLIDAY DINNER, THE PLACE IS THE SAME, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, THE TIME 
>5 TO 8 PM, THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PRIZES, GOOD FOOD AND FRIENDS TO SPEND 
>TIME WITH.
>
>THE COST WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, $10 FOR MEMBERS AND $20 FOR 
>GUESTS, OUR TREASURER, BILL MELLEMA WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE 
>PAY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE SEND YOUR MONEY TO;
>
>  BILL MELLEMA
>  N3WM
>  2230 RIDGEMONT DRIVE
>  FINKSBURG, MARYLAND
>  21048
>     (DO NOT SEND TO THE CLUB BOX ADDRESS)
>
>  YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE IS APPRECIATED, HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE, MARK 
> IT NOW, DEC 4TH, 5 TO 8PM, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, THAT'S ON ROUTE 140 EAST 
> BESIDE THE LEN STOLER JEEP DEALERSHIP, 73
>
>JOE, N3YIM
>-----------------------------------------------------BREAK-------------------------------------------------
>Next Board Meeting Monday, November 21, 7:30 PM at the FTC.
>_______________________________________________
>K3PZN-Board mailing list supporting the Carroll County Amateur Radio Club BoD
>K3PZN-Board@mailman.qth.net
>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-board
>


From mellema at qis.net  Wed Nov 16 09:55:42 2005
From: mellema at qis.net (Bill Mellema)
Date: Wed Nov 16 10:02:00 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] Re: [K3pzn-board] HOLIDAY DINNER
In-Reply-To: <437BABF8.8020209@carr.org>
References: <437BABF8.8020209@carr.org>
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20051116095454.02a71e68@mail.qis.net>

Note:  Please make all checks out to CCARC

Thanks,

Bill N3WM


At 05:00 PM 11/16/2005, Joesph Ebaugh wrote:
>SEASONS GREETINGS;
>
>IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, ON DECEMBER THE 4TH WE WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE 
>OUR HOLIDAY DINNER, THE PLACE IS THE SAME, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, THE TIME 
>5 TO 8 PM, THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PRIZES, GOOD FOOD AND FRIENDS TO SPEND 
>TIME WITH.
>
>THE COST WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, $10 FOR MEMBERS AND $20 FOR 
>GUESTS, OUR TREASURER, BILL MELLEMA WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE 
>PAY IN ADVANCE, PLEASE SEND YOUR MONEY TO;
>
>  BILL MELLEMA
>  N3WM
>  2230 RIDGEMONT DRIVE
>  FINKSBURG, MARYLAND
>  21048
>     (DO NOT SEND TO THE CLUB BOX ADDRESS)
>
>  YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE IS APPRECIATED, HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE, MARK 
> IT NOW, DEC 4TH, 5 TO 8PM, BOULEVARD AND BEYOND, THAT'S ON ROUTE 140 EAST 
> BESIDE THE LEN STOLER JEEP DEALERSHIP, 73
>
>JOE, N3YIM
>-----------------------------------------------------BREAK-------------------------------------------------
>Next Board Meeting Monday, November 21, 7:30 PM at the FTC.
>_______________________________________________
>K3PZN-Board mailing list supporting the Carroll County Amateur Radio Club BoD
>K3PZN-Board@mailman.qth.net
>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k3pzn-board
>


From al.bisasky at verizon.net  Fri Nov 18 19:53:37 2005
From: al.bisasky at verizon.net (Alfred Bisasky)
Date: Fri Nov 18 20:00:21 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] There Goes the Neighborhood
Message-ID: <000301c5eca3$add97060$3149fea9@k3ze6959ee9b45>

Thie article appeared on eHam.net about a week or so ago.  Band-plans by 
bandwith seem like a good idea until you read the fine print.  Is it really 
what we need or is it ARRL trying appease a small handfull of their 
"Warloards".  You will have to judge for yourself.

73 Al K3ZE



Bandplan by Bandwidth
Garry Rife (N5GLR) on November 8, 2005
View comments about this article!



Some time has passed since we last heard from the ARRL concerning their 
proposal to regulate the AR sub-bands by "bandwidth" rather than the current 
method...by mode (CW, SSB, digital).
Here's the link to the ARRL website to read the latest ARRL Board action:

http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/11/01/100/?nc=1

Like it or not, ARRL is pushing this proposal. Now is the time to prepare 
your thoughtful comments, pro or con, to the FCC if it becomes an NPRM.
Frankly, I'm opposed. The arguments against have been well articulated by 
folks far more literate than me so, I'll try to summarize my reasons here.
After reading many discussions on this proposal, I'm convinced it would be a 
bad thing for AR. This proposal appears to be a trojan horse designed to 
allow Pactor III (i.e. Winlink/email via ham radio) in far larger areas of 
the bands than currently allocated. Automated (i.e. unattended) stations are 
currently allowed to operate in narrow portions of the bands. These "node" 
operators comprise about 2% of the ham community but, want to 
stake-out/claim (own?) frequencies of their choosing to run automated/robot 
stations for the transfer of email messages and other documents. The 
bandwidth requirements for Pactor III exceed SSB bandwidth and approaches or 
exceeds AM bandwidth needs. The equipment and software is proprietary and 
expensive ($1,000 for modem?). The "robot" stations cannot reliably monitor 
to avoid interference with on-going QSOs and have demonstrated, and continue 
to demonstrate, that they will not abide by "gentlemen's agreements" 
concerning the current bandplans.
I strongly believe we should be engaged in finding transmission methods that 
need less bandwidth, not more. The HF bands will be further overcrowded when 
"no-code" licensing takes effect and newly minted Generals begin operating 
there. We certainly don't need to promote or encourage wider bandwidth 
emissions.
Do your research and decide for yourself but, that's how I see it.
Garry
N5GLR 


From ke3fl at juno.com  Mon Nov 21 08:56:27 2005
From: ke3fl at juno.com (ke3fl@juno.com)
Date: Mon Nov 21 09:05:18 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] FWD: info on proposed legislation - ke3fl/Phil
Message-ID: <20051121.055642.22753.6804@webmail30.lax.untd.com>

From	:	Roy Bates <n2csq@madxra.org>
To	:	"MADXRA's Friends&Members" <madxra@madxra.org>
Subject	:	info on proposed legislation
Date	:	Sun, Nov 20, 2005 06:39 PM

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
>From n3ij@comcast.net Sun Nov 20 18:25:08 2005
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:23:07 -0500
To: <snipped>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
This message is for information only. No action is needed at this time.

You may recall that early this year the General Assembly considered Senate Joint Resolution 2, Amateur Radio - Support and Encouragement. It passed the Senate 46-0, thanks to an outstanding panel of witnesses in the Senate hearing and strong support from the amateur community. The bill made no progress in the House, despite vigorous support from the Amateur community. The Baltimore Amateur Radio Club's legislative affairs team  met with House Speaker Busch several weeks ago, and he explained that the House feels that resolutions are a poor way to make public policy -- bills are preferable.

Sen. Katherine Klausmeier and Del. Wade Kach are planning to introduce a bill in the upcoming General Assembly session containing the following provisions:

(a) The governing documents of homeowners associations (single-family and townhouse communities) adopted after Sept 30, 2006 must contain a specific statement that assigns sole authority over Amateur Radio equipment to FCC and local government. (b) Existing homeowners associations may not amend their documents on or after October 1, 2006 to further restrict or prohibit Amateur Radio equipment.

Our strategy from a year ago has not changed; this is the bill that the team expected to have introduced at this time if SJ2 passed. Speaker Busch found nothing objectionable in the 2006 bill, but urged us to explain it to all the groups that may be interested and if possible incorporate their views, before it is introduced.

We wanted to start with the simplest possible legislation that would do some good right away. This legislation is NOT retroactive -- it does not affect existing covenants or rules. It stops the spread of antenna prohibitions, but has no effect over the existing ones. This is because we have been told that retroactivity would make this bill unlikely to pass. It does not affect condos because they are far more complex, with the common property intermingled with the residents' property -- some condos may own the interiors of walls, some may own balconies, all probably own the roofs and all surrounding land.

This bill removes the authority of the HOA over amateur antennas and related structures, but does not add to the existing authority of local government. PRB-1 and P.L. 103-408 now require local government to accommodate Amateur Radio reasonably. PRB-1 requires the minimum practicable regulation to achieve a legitimate purpose. Experience with this bill will guide future legislative efforts.

The 2006 session begins in about 60 days. Between now and then we intend to do two things:  (1) get the views of groups that may be affected, including, of course, as many Amateur Radio clubs as possible, and (2) acquire written statements of support for the legislation from educators, emergency managers, and others around the state. I will send more information on item (2) as soon as I develop the format for the statements. I will also let you know if the bill changes significantly. The only thing you need to do now is decide whether to invite me to visit your club and when.  After the sesssion starts in mid-January, there will be more for you to do. Your support for SJ2 last winter was widely praised.

If you know of better e-mail addresses for any of the Maryland clubs, please let me know. If I missed a club, I would also like to know.

Questions and suggestions are welcome.

73,
Tom Coates, N3IJ
Legislative Affairs Team
Baltimore Amateur Radio Club

-- 
A favorable situation will never be exploited if the commanders wait for  
orders.
(Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke, 1870)



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From jebaugh at carr.org  Wed Nov 30 17:15:37 2005
From: jebaugh at carr.org (Joesph Ebaugh)
Date: Tue Nov 29 17:15:46 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] HOLIDAY DINNER
Message-ID: <438E2489.204@carr.org>

HELLO TO ALL;

  TIME IS DRAWING NEAR FOR THE HOLIDAY DINNER, THE CLUB HAS PAID FOR 40 
MEALS AND TO DATE WE HAVE 20 CONFIRMED AS ATTENDING, IT'S NOT TO LATE TO 
JOIN THE CROWD AND HAVE SOME HOLIDAY FUN.

  YOU MAY PAY AT THE DOOR OR SEND A CHECK TO BILL, N3WM, AT 2230 
RIDGEMONT DR, FINKSBURG, MD 21048, IF YOU ARE NOT SENDING YOUR CHECK, 
BUT ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING,  PLEASE LET BILL KNOW SO WE CAN GIVE THE 
CATERER A COUNT, THANKS.  MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "CCARC", THE COST IS 
MEMBER 10$ GUESTS 20$.

  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

JOE, N3YIM
From rex at eng.umd.edu  Tue Nov 29 17:48:08 2005
From: rex at eng.umd.edu (Rex Root)
Date: Tue Nov 29 17:49:23 2005
Subject: [K3PZN-List] HOLIDAY DINNER
In-Reply-To: <438E2489.204@carr.org>
References: <438E2489.204@carr.org>
Message-ID: <Pine.GSO.4.61.0511291743260.5472@piper.eng.umd.edu>


Regretfully, due to a prior commitment I will not be able to attend this
year's Holiday Dinner.

   Happy Holidays to all.

    -rex
        K3RER

