From ab6mt at sonic.net  Tue Aug  8 17:57:12 2006
From: ab6mt at sonic.net (ab6mt)
Date: Tue Aug  8 18:09:28 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Tuesday Night at Hamilton
Message-ID: <000901c6bb35$9a87f520$0203a8c0@hbco>

The week moves swiftly!  Today is Tuesday, and meet us at the Bldg. 549
Clubhouse this evening for our project night open house.  NAVY MARS net at
6:00 pm.

A reminder.. if you are planning to upgrade your license, our next test
session is August 19th.  If you have any questions, bring them to the
clubhouse.  Or if you'd like a little CW practice....

Look forward to seeing you tonight!

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net

From hbcs at sonic.net  Tue Aug 15 20:01:40 2006
From: hbcs at sonic.net (Bill Smith)
Date: Tue Aug 15 20:14:41 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Meeting tonight at Hamilton
Message-ID: <000701c6c0c7$26f5b6a0$0203a8c0@hbco>

The regular monthly meeting of the Hamilton Wireless Association will be
held this Tuesday evening at 7:30pm at Building 549, Hamilton Field.  We'll
be discussing new 40 meter antennas, have a report of the West Coast MARS
Conference held at Hamilton on July 29, and preparing for the VEC test to be
held this Saturday, August 19.

Hope you can attend!

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net

From sharonsmalley at webtv.net  Wed Aug 16 23:07:36 2006
From: sharonsmalley at webtv.net (Sharon Smalley)
Date: Wed Aug 16 23:20:50 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Meeting tonight at Hamilton
In-Reply-To: "Bill Smith" <hbcs@sonic.net>'s message of Tue,
	15 Aug 2006 17:01:40 -0700
Message-ID: <4459-44E3DD78-1028@storefull-3352.bay.webtv.net>

   Had to have the Martrixin Frement this am at 9, so stayed down there
overnight to avoid traffic.   I'll see you Sat. am.

Sharon Smalley
SharonSmalley@webtv.net

From ki6ada at sbcglobal.net  Wed Aug 16 23:34:44 2006
From: ki6ada at sbcglobal.net (Steve Johnson)
Date: Wed Aug 16 23:46:01 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Meeting tonight at Hamilton
In-Reply-To: <4459-44E3DD78-1028@storefull-3352.bay.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <000301c6c1ae$156727b0$0500000a@homesrkk8r4iwq>

Hi Sharon
I did not attend Tuesday. My wife has been commuting with my father-in-law.
She gets home about 630pm. By the time we review our day it's almost 8pm.
The radio is working great. I still need to pass my General Exam. I have
been real lazy about learning Morse code. I have also been busy looking for
a full time job. My part-time job ended because the owner is shutting down
his contracting business. If you hear of any bookkeeping positions, send
them my way!
 Hope all is well and look forward to the next social at HWA.



From sharonsmalley at webtv.net  Thu Aug 17 00:15:22 2006
From: sharonsmalley at webtv.net (Sharon Smalley)
Date: Thu Aug 17 00:28:37 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Meeting tonight at Hamilton
In-Reply-To: "Steve Johnson" <ki6ada@sbcglobal.net>'s message of Wed,
	16 Aug 2006 20:34:44 -0700
Message-ID: <4459-44E3ED5A-1096@storefull-3352.bay.webtv.net>

  Glad to hear you and your radio are getting along famously.   I guess
you have all the computor access to learning code.   It's not really
that daunting.   For Novice, a friend and I did it together.  That
helped.  But for General, I studied  quite a bit by myself, but then
went for a Gordon West Weekend.   That was really, really, fun.

Sharon Smalley
SharonSmalley@webtv.net

From hbcs at sonic.net  Sat Aug 19 03:58:20 2006
From: hbcs at sonic.net (Bill Smith)
Date: Sat Aug 19 04:11:43 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?
Message-ID: <003d01c6c365$3cb13f00$0203a8c0@hbco>

So with MIT on line, and the CalTech electronics
course available via the book "The Electronics of
Radio," and of course Feynman's "Lectures on
Physics"...  HB PhD!

73  Bill M0HBR CU2JL N2CQR 
http://www.gadgeteer.us  

--- Bob Fish K6GGO <rwfish@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
> This may be off topic, But really it isn't. I was
> reading an electronics 
> book this evening and became frustrated when the the
> math involved very 
> quickly went way over my head. So, I decided to surf
> around on the 
> internet for some remedial mathematics training, (I
> never got much past 
> High School math, I learned my electronics in the
> Air Force). Anyway, I 
> stubled across this website:
> 
> http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/index.htm
> 
> It is called MIT's open courseware. Basically, it is
> every course that 
> MIT offers, available on line for FREE. Thanks to
> huge donations from 
> the William and Flora Hewlitt (yes that Hewlitt)
> foundation among 
> others. By next year, they expect to have their
> entire curriculum 
> available online. They even have video's of the
> lectures for the 
> courses. From first year undergraduate classes to
> PHD level stuff.  I 
> just watched the first lecture for the linear
> equations class. Now, it 
> is not credit or degree bearing instruction, it is
> just there for people 
> who want to increase their knowledge. Talk about
> cool! Check it out!
> 
> Bob   K6GGO
>
From ki6ada at sbcglobal.net  Sat Aug 19 14:00:55 2006
From: ki6ada at sbcglobal.net (Steve Johnson)
Date: Sat Aug 19 14:12:29 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?
In-Reply-To: <003d01c6c365$3cb13f00$0203a8c0@hbco>
Message-ID: <000601c6c3b9$6b74ca60$0500000a@homesrkk8r4iwq>

Hi all
I looked on the MIT web site and did not find and CW courses.


-----Original Message-----
From: k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net [mailto:k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Bill Smith
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:58 AM
To: QTH Reflector HWA
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?

So with MIT on line, and the CalTech electronics
course available via the book "The Electronics of
Radio," and of course Feynman's "Lectures on
Physics"...  HB PhD!

73  Bill M0HBR CU2JL N2CQR 
http://www.gadgeteer.us  

--- Bob Fish K6GGO <rwfish@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
> This may be off topic, But really it isn't. I was
> reading an electronics 
> book this evening and became frustrated when the the
> math involved very 
> quickly went way over my head. So, I decided to surf
> around on the 
> internet for some remedial mathematics training, (I
> never got much past 
> High School math, I learned my electronics in the
> Air Force). Anyway, I 
> stubled across this website:
> 
> http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/index.htm
> 
> It is called MIT's open courseware. Basically, it is
> every course that 
> MIT offers, available on line for FREE. Thanks to
> huge donations from 
> the William and Flora Hewlitt (yes that Hewlitt)
> foundation among 
> others. By next year, they expect to have their
> entire curriculum 
> available online. They even have video's of the
> lectures for the 
> courses. From first year undergraduate classes to
> PHD level stuff.  I 
> just watched the first lecture for the linear
> equations class. Now, it 
> is not credit or degree bearing instruction, it is
> just there for people 
> who want to increase their knowledge. Talk about
> cool! Check it out!
> 
> Bob   K6GGO
>
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From ab6mt at sonic.net  Sat Aug 19 19:39:53 2006
From: ab6mt at sonic.net (ab6mt)
Date: Sat Aug 19 19:53:17 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?
References: <000601c6c3b9$6b74ca60$0500000a@homesrkk8r4iwq>
Message-ID: <000d01c6c3e8$c5df1bc0$0203a8c0@hbco>

Missed you at the exam to day, Steve.  The reference to CW was in response
to those (including myself) who think CW is hard..  Presented here is an
entire Electrical Engineering and Math course.

Take your pick.  :-)

Bye the way, look on our website at http://www.k6bw.org if you are looking
for CW learning resources.  Click on "CW Software and Training."   You will
find a whole page full, thanks to AC6V.

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Steve Johnson
To: 'Members of the Hamilton Wireless Assn.'
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:00 AM
Subject: RE: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?


Hi all
I looked on the MIT web site and did not find and CW courses.


-----Original Message-----
From: k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net [mailto:k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Bill Smith
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:58 AM
To: QTH Reflector HWA
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?

So with MIT on line, and the CalTech electronics
course available via the book "The Electronics of
Radio," and of course Feynman's "Lectures on
Physics"...  HB PhD!

73  Bill M0HBR CU2JL N2CQR
http://www.gadgeteer.us

--- Bob Fish K6GGO <rwfish@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
> This may be off topic, But really it isn't. I was
> reading an electronics
> book this evening and became frustrated when the the
> math involved very
> quickly went way over my head. So, I decided to surf
> around on the
> internet for some remedial mathematics training, (I
> never got much past
> High School math, I learned my electronics in the
> Air Force). Anyway, I
> stubled across this website:
>
> http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/index.htm
>
> It is called MIT's open courseware. Basically, it is
> every course that
> MIT offers, available on line for FREE. Thanks to
> huge donations from
> the William and Flora Hewlitt (yes that Hewlitt)
> foundation among
> others. By next year, they expect to have their
> entire curriculum
> available online. They even have video's of the
> lectures for the
> courses. From first year undergraduate classes to
> PHD level stuff.  I
> just watched the first lecture for the linear
> equations class. Now, it
> is not credit or degree bearing instruction, it is
> just there for people
> who want to increase their knowledge. Talk about
> cool! Check it out!
>
> Bob   K6GGO
>
_______________________________________________
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K6BW@mailman.qth.net
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/k6bw

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From ki6ada at sbcglobal.net  Sat Aug 19 21:46:38 2006
From: ki6ada at sbcglobal.net (Steve Johnson)
Date: Sat Aug 19 22:00:07 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Do you find learning CW a challenge?
In-Reply-To: <000d01c6c3e8$c5df1bc0$0203a8c0@hbco>
Message-ID: <20060820014638.17205.qmail@web80308.mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Bill
Sorry I missed the exam. I was told 2 days ago that I
do not have the right experience to do my new job. I
am officially UN-employed. I have new stress levels
with my wife being pregnant and UN-employed. I now
have to concentrate on finding employment.
Nevertheless I need stress release and would like
additional resources to pass my CW exam. I  miss
coming down to Novato. 
I really appreciate your encouragement. You have
always expressed a positive attitude and great
enthusiasm. Thanks;



 
   73 KI6ADA
  Steve Johnson

From hbcs at sonic.net  Tue Aug 22 20:06:02 2006
From: hbcs at sonic.net (Bill Smith)
Date: Tue Aug 22 20:19:44 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Tuesday Night at Hamilton
Message-ID: <004b01c6c647$ec34d1a0$0203a8c0@hbco>

Good Evening, hope to see you this evening at Bldg. 549.  Projects et.al.
:-)

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net

From ki6ada at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug 22 20:15:06 2006
From: ki6ada at sbcglobal.net (Steve Johnson)
Date: Tue Aug 22 20:26:57 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Tuesday Night at Hamilton
In-Reply-To: <004b01c6c647$ec34d1a0$0203a8c0@hbco>
Message-ID: <000c01c6c649$30b5c950$0500000a@homesrkk8r4iwq>

Hi everybody,
I have a prior engagement. I look forward to attending the next meeting.
Have a great and safe evening,
Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net [mailto:k6bw-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Bill Smith
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 5:06 PM
To: QTH Reflector HWA
Subject: [K6BW] Tuesday Night at Hamilton

Good Evening, hope to see you this evening at Bldg. 549.  Projects et.al.
:-)

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net

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From ki6ada at sbcglobal.net  Thu Aug 24 01:49:30 2006
From: ki6ada at sbcglobal.net (Steve Johnson)
Date: Thu Aug 24 02:03:24 2006
Subject: [K6BW] DX expedition presentation
Message-ID: <20060824054930.2670.qmail@web83204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The REDX group is sponsoring a presentation given by
403T DX expedition group. 403T was on the air from end
of July to August 13. There were 120 operators working
together in Montenegro. 
The meeting will be Wednesday September 13 at Mr
Magoo's in Petaluma at 730pm.

 
   73 KI6ADA
  Steve Johnson

From hbcs at sonic.net  Tue Aug 29 00:02:59 2006
From: hbcs at sonic.net (Bill Smith)
Date: Tue Aug 29 00:03:32 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Rumors, speculation and wonders from QRP-L and other places.
Message-ID: <002d01c6cb20$07ace080$0203a8c0@hbco>

There is now the second sunspot with reversed magnetic polarity on the
face of the sun.

This is indication that the new cycle is starting.  Some say the peak will
be in 2011 or 2012 but others are predicting a big peak in 2010.

If you're impatient, you might rise early and look to the east for Zodiacal
light.  "What on earth is that?",  you might ask.

Zodiacal light is sunlight reflected from countless tiny grains of space
dust orbiting the sun. These grains are sprinkled among the orbits of the
planets, making a vast dusty pancake as big as the Solar System itself. For
people in the Northern Hemisphere, the next two months are a great time to
see Zodiacal light because the dust band is oriented nearly vertical at
sunrise.  One observer expressed, "I was amazed how bright it really is,
washing out the stars within its glow."

From hbcs at sonic.net  Tue Aug 29 19:16:07 2006
From: hbcs at sonic.net (Bill Smith)
Date: Tue Aug 29 19:16:52 2006
Subject: [K6BW] Building 549 Open Tonight
Message-ID: <002701c6cbc1$1f084480$0203a8c0@hbco>

We won't be looking for Zodiacal lights, but if you have other projects in
mind, or any questions, bring them along to the clubhouse tonight!

73 de Bill, AB6MT
ab6mt@sonic.net

