From jeffreylundholm at gmail.com  Sat Nov  1 07:50:03 2025
From: jeffreylundholm at gmail.com (Jeff Lundholm)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 04:50:03 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] Which HF frequencies are used for hurricane nets?
In-Reply-To: <8e51ba6918ced95ee27e9a30407b7190@w0xld.com>
References: <8e51ba6918ced95ee27e9a30407b7190@w0xld.com>
Message-ID: <CAHeNhw=OCEsNeWsw8Ee+C8DeoTGOsvd5NAu1Ge3j4kDGCR9w3A@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, LD!

On Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 7:11?AM <w0xld at w0xld.com> wrote:

> Hello hams,
>
> One of my Elmers is involved with the hurricane nets as Hurricane
> Melissa rips through the Caribbean, destroying communications
> infrastructure on islands in her path. I asked him, "where should hams
> go, for example prior to doing a POTA activation or participating in a
> contest, to read what frequencies they should avoid, to leave them clear
> for hurricane nets and emergency operations?"
>
> He answered: "arrl.org." Sure enough, I checked out the front page of
> their website and they have an article called "Hurricane Melissa
> Update," which is being kept updated (most recently just a few hours
> ago). The article advises that the frequencies to steer clear of are
> 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz.
>
> So, there we go: the ARRL is doing a good job living up to its middle
> name(s) and facilitating "Radio Relay" operations during these
> emergencies. Let's wish the best for those in the path of Hurricane
> Melissa, and help out when we can.
>
> Stay safe, all!
>
> LD Steiner / W0XLD
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From w0rw1 at msn.com  Sat Nov  1 08:40:13 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 12:40:13 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] The SARC Communicator Journal
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116DDC224F2D248CB2B236AB6F9A@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Another great issue of The SARC Communicator Journal: November - December 2025 has been posted:
 https://www.calameo.com/books/007665474a54b2458d0e2

Paul   w0rw


From w0rw1 at msn.com  Sun Nov  2 09:54:03 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 14:54:03 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Shack Cleaning Today, Last Day. 2 Nov.
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116F73C4832648608C4BAF6B6C6A@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Shack Cleaning Today, Last Day. 2 Nov.
Everything is Free.
Books: ARRL Handbooks etc.
Headphones, Microphones, Speakers, Fuses,  CCTV accessories,
HD Color TV Camera (Unknown Format).
Wall Warts, RG-8 Coax, Casters, FM Radio, Tow Strap,
Cold Wx Boots,  Tripod, Fans, Hardware: Large Bolts, Small spacers,
Big Variable Rx cap, Motorola FM Rcvr 146.52, Small LiIon Safe, Wireless Telephone, Lamp Bulbs, Hot Plate, Large Army Chest, Plastic Storage box, AC Power timers, Small motors, PC Connectors.
Trash Day is Tuesday.
10AM to 6PM
Paul   w0rw
905 Zodiac Dr. 80905

From w0rw1 at msn.com  Wed Nov  5 08:53:40 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 13:53:40 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] LiIon Batteries Available
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB51167283223E6EEF35F28833B6C5A@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

i have 2 - 6 cell   (26650) 12V batteries that are 2P3S.
Also one repaired  21 cell  (18650) Battery that is 7P3S.

These batteries do not contain any battery management system.
They can be hazardous.
No charger is available.
These batteries are great for QRP rigs.

Send me a direct email to reserve 1 or all 3.
Free.
Local COS pickup.

W0rw777 at gmail dot com
Paul  w0rw

From je_madsen at comcast.net  Wed Nov  5 18:20:36 2025
From: je_madsen at comcast.net (Jim Madsen)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 16:20:36 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] 2025 Field Day Results for PPRAA
Message-ID: <79e20ef0-1e55-48c0-a97c-c2b2a23d683f@comcast.net>

The PPRAA Field Day 2025 results are listed in December's QST on page 
69, category 2A, in the third column:

Call signs used: AF?S (+WA?VTU)
Number of QSOs: 560
Power output used (category): 2? (6 to 100 watts)
Number of participants: 21
Total score including bonus points: 3,255
ARRL Section: CO

The results are accessible at 
https://contests.arrl.org/ContestResults/2025/Field-Day-2025-FinalQSTResults.pdf

Great job everyone!!!

Jim K3ILC




From w0rw1 at msn.com  Sat Nov  8 15:12:03 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2025 20:12:03 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Free VHF Handbooks
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116FAC9DCAC38205FF86ED4B6C0A@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Free VHF Handbooks

VHF Handbook by W6SAI, 1956 First Edition,
VHF for the Radio Amateur, Frank Jones.  1961.
The Radio Amateurs VHF Manual, ARRL,  Ed Tilton,  1965, First Edition.

Contact me direct   w0rw777 at gmail dot com

Free but you pay the postage after you get the books or
Pick up at COS.

Paul   w0rw


From w0rw1 at msn.com  Fri Nov 14 11:45:01 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:45:01 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Diamond X-50 Antenna For Sale
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116190042565725464245B6B6CAA@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Diamond X-50 Antenna For Sale.
Dual Band.
4.5 dB on 144 MHz
7.2 dB on 440 Mhz

67 inches long.
3 years old.
$50.00
Pick up in COS.
Contact  direct:  w0rw777 @  gmail dot com
Paul  w0rw


From w0rw1 at msn.com  Sat Nov 15 08:17:07 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:17:07 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Free 630 Meter Antenna Loading Coil
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116524B3B888CCFE031D701B6CBA@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Free 630 Meter Antenna Loading Coil.
Last time i checked this coil it was
234 turns of #10 copper wire.
It is wound on a 12" Sonotube.
It is about 10 mH with a Q of 220.
This is an "As Is Sale".
Paul   w0rw

Contact direct at:
W0rw777 @ Gmail dot com

From chris at chrisnicoll.us  Sun Nov 16 00:17:11 2025
From: chris at chrisnicoll.us (Chris Nicoll)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:17:11 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] Fwd: Subject: Helping Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) Get back On
	the Air
In-Reply-To: <19a8b168826.d3cf45e9255538.3659504856569278394@chrisnicoll.us>
References: <19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>,
	<19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b168826.d3cf45e9255538.3659504856569278394@chrisnicoll.us>
Message-ID: <19a8b188565.d3cb6578255982.6978885136986137437@chrisnicoll.us>

Resent without photo to avoid filter? please see thread below.?



________________________


Chris Nicoll

Phone: (719) 225-6600

mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us 

Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX


























Hi Everyone,









As discussed at our last club meeting, I visited Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) and his sister Becky at his assisted living facility in Colorado Springs today. We had a great conversation and visited about his desire to stay active on air and continue learning about amateur radio.



Steve, a disabled AF veteran and longtime PPRAA member, wants to operate ham radio from his hospital bed. He has purchased compact equipment for UHF/VHF and DMR communication. See attached pic. ?However, he faces a challenge: the building?s structure and rules seem to prevent running externally penetrating coaxial cable for an antenna. A potential solution could be setting up a DMR internet connection, possibly using a low power transmitter to a hotspot to enable communication from his room.?



I plan to go to his home with his sister Becky to see what other equipment we might be able to utilize that he already owns to make this concept a reality. ?I invited him to participate in our weekly net and attend our monthly meeting via zoom. ?He said he was a frequent attendee when our meeting was held at a previous smaller venue.?



I?m reaching out to see if anyone with DMR project experience could assist me in getting Steve back on the air. If you?re willing to help, please let me know. Im open to other ideas as well.?



Steve, an Extra class operator, has a G90 for HF, ?however I?m not really seeing a way to make an HF antenna run without drilling or leaving the window cracked, and the facility has security restrictions for safety. His sister said he would be thrilled if he could make something simple work that would help him stay busy and allow him to communicate with the amateur community.?



Sounds like a fun project to help out one of our own stay on air.?



73,?

Chris Nicoll

W0CNX

PPRAA?






________________________


Chris Nicoll

Phone: (719) 225-6600

mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us 

Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX

From rgierlach at wowway.com  Sun Nov 16 09:58:14 2025
From: rgierlach at wowway.com (Raymond Gierlach)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:58:14 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [PPRAANet] Fwd: Subject: Helping Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) Get back
 On the Air
In-Reply-To: <19a8b188565.d3cb6578255982.6978885136986137437@chrisnicoll.us>
References: <19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b168826.d3cf45e9255538.3659504856569278394@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b188565.d3cb6578255982.6978885136986137437@chrisnicoll.us>
Message-ID: <771983575.18833667.1763305094197.JavaMail.zimbra@wowway.com>


Chris,

Comet makes a ribbon cable that can be used to pass through a CLOSED window for installations that cannot drill holes through walls.  The model number is CTC-50M.  I bought mine through DX Engineering.  It can handle up to 100w PEP.  This might be something the Assisted Living Facility would allow.

Ray / KD8EQA


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Nicoll" <chris at chrisnicoll.us>
To: "ppraanet" <ppraanet at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:17:11 PM
Subject: [PPRAANet] Fwd: Subject: Helping Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) Get back On	the Air

Resent without photo to avoid filter? please see thread below.?



________________________


Chris Nicoll

Phone: (719) 225-6600

mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us 

Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX


























Hi Everyone,









As discussed at our last club meeting, I visited Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) and his sister Becky at his assisted living facility in Colorado Springs today. We had a great conversation and visited about his desire to stay active on air and continue learning about amateur radio.



Steve, a disabled AF veteran and longtime PPRAA member, wants to operate ham radio from his hospital bed. He has purchased compact equipment for UHF/VHF and DMR communication. See attached pic. ?However, he faces a challenge: the building?s structure and rules seem to prevent running externally penetrating coaxial cable for an antenna. A potential solution could be setting up a DMR internet connection, possibly using a low power transmitter to a hotspot to enable communication from his room.?



I plan to go to his home with his sister Becky to see what other equipment we might be able to utilize that he already owns to make this concept a reality. ?I invited him to participate in our weekly net and attend our monthly meeting via zoom. ?He said he was a frequent attendee when our meeting was held at a previous smaller venue.?



I?m reaching out to see if anyone with DMR project experience could assist me in getting Steve back on the air. If you?re willing to help, please let me know. Im open to other ideas as well.?



Steve, an Extra class operator, has a G90 for HF, ?however I?m not really seeing a way to make an HF antenna run without drilling or leaving the window cracked, and the facility has security restrictions for safety. His sister said he would be thrilled if he could make something simple work that would help him stay busy and allow him to communicate with the amateur community.?



Sounds like a fun project to help out one of our own stay on air.?



73,?

Chris Nicoll

W0CNX

PPRAA?






________________________


Chris Nicoll

Phone: (719) 225-6600

mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us 

Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX
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From chris at chrisnicoll.us  Sun Nov 16 16:27:52 2025
From: chris at chrisnicoll.us (Chris Nicoll)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:27:52 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] Fwd: Subject: Helping Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) Get back
 On the Air
In-Reply-To: <771983575.18833667.1763305094197.JavaMail.zimbra@wowway.com>
References: <19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b0d0fdc.e01af533255136.6772227111764887904@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b168826.d3cf45e9255538.3659504856569278394@chrisnicoll.us>
	<19a8b188565.d3cb6578255982.6978885136986137437@chrisnicoll.us>,
	<19a8b188565.d3cb6578255982.6978885136986137437@chrisnicoll.us>
	<771983575.18833667.1763305094197.JavaMail.zimbra@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <19a8e913545.f86302a0274786.4964964982416422341@chrisnicoll.us>

Thanks everyone for these ideas to help our friend?Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) stay on the air. ?I will see if the facility will allow us to put two pass through cables through his window sill.?



________ ________________


Chris Nicoll

Phone: (719) 225-6600

mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us 

Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX

















---- On Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:58:14 -0700 Raymond Gierlach <rgierlach at wowway.com> wrote ----




Chris, 
 
Comet makes a ribbon cable that can be used to pass through a CLOSED window for installations that cannot drill holes through walls.  The model number is CTC-50M.  I bought mine through DX Engineering.  It can handle up to 100w PEP.  This might be something the Assisted Living Facility would allow. 
 
Ray / KD8EQA 
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Nicoll" < mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us > 
To: "ppraanet" < mailto:ppraanet at mailman.qth.net > 
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:17:11 PM 
Subject: [PPRAANet] Fwd: Subject: Helping Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) Get back On????the Air 
 
Resent without photo to avoid filter? please see thread below.? 
 
 
 
________________________ 
 
 
Chris Nicoll 
 
Phone: (719) 225-6600 
 
mailto: mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us  
 
Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi Everyone, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As discussed at our last club meeting, I visited Steve Goodwin (KN0RN) and his sister Becky at his assisted living facility in Colorado Springs today. We had a great conversation and visited about his desire to stay active on air and continue learning about amateur radio. 
 
 
 
Steve, a disabled AF veteran and longtime PPRAA member, wants to operate ham radio from his hospital bed. He has purchased compact equipment for UHF/VHF and DMR communication. See attached pic. ?However, he faces a challenge: the building?s structure and rules seem to prevent running externally penetrating coaxial cable for an antenna. A potential solution could be setting up a DMR internet connection, possibly using a low power transmitter to a hotspot to enable communication from his room.? 
 
 
 
I plan to go to his home with his sister Becky to see what other equipment we might be able to utilize that he already owns to make this concept a reality. ?I invited him to participate in our weekly net and attend our monthly meeting via zoom. ?He said he was a frequent attendee when our meeting was held at a previous smaller venue.? 
 
 
 
I?m reaching out to see if anyone with DMR project experience could assist me in getting Steve back on the air. If you?re willing to help, please let me know. Im open to other ideas as well.? 
 
 
 
Steve, an Extra class operator, has a G90 for HF, ?however I?m not really seeing a way to make an HF antenna run without drilling or leaving the window cracked, and the facility has security restrictions for safety. His sister said he would be thrilled if he could make something simple work that would help him stay busy and allow him to communicate with the amateur community.? 
 
 
 
Sounds like a fun project to help out one of our own stay on air.? 
 
 
 
73,? 
 
Chris Nicoll 
 
W0CNX 
 
PPRAA? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
________________________ 
 
 
Chris Nicoll 
 
Phone: (719) 225-6600 
 
mailto: mailto:chris at chrisnicoll.us  
 
Amateur Radio Call Sign: W?CNX 
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From w0rw1 at msn.com  Fri Nov 21 10:50:05 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:50:05 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Dual Band Base antenna for sale
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116FF2A1FDD2E2BB6BCCE90B6D5A@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

DIAMOND X50A,  Dual Band antenna, 2m/70cm,  6ft.
7 dB gain on UHF.
3 Years old.
Painted Green.
$50.00
Pick up in COS.

Paul   w0rw
Reply direct to   w0rw1  at msn dot com


From jonesea74 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 28 19:53:13 2025
From: jonesea74 at gmail.com (Eric Jones)
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:53:13 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] PPRAA Simplex Anticipated Frequencies
Message-ID: <CAFX2M67ZfVdCxpCj=+BOrU8z7cEF8Wxce8JtLDxcKs2CK7oR+g@mail.gmail.com>

Tonight's simplex net will be starting on 145.345 CMRG repeater for initial
check-ins. The VHF national calling frequency 146.520 MHz will also be
monitored and folks will be directed to the CMRG repeater to ensure we get
everyone checked in.

Once the repeater check-ins are complete, we'll get the simplex fun started
to see who can who hear.

Make sure you have some method (pen/paper, Excel) to keep track of who you
do or do not hear so this information can be shared with the
participants as we conduct the simplex portion.

Below is the list of anticipated simplex frequencies and modes. There
should be something for everyone to participate.

VHF/2m           FM  Simplex Voice                 146.580 MHz
UHF/70cm       FM Simplex Voice                  440.850 MHz
2M SSB           SSB USB Simplex Voice        144.220 MHz, USB
70cm SSB        SSB USB Simplex Voice        432.220 MHz, USB
VHF DMR       DMR CC 1, TS 1, TG 99         145.790 MHz
UHF DMR       DMR CC1, TS 1, TG 99          441.000 MHz
VHF D-STAR  VHF Simplex Voice                 145.670 MHz
UHF D-STAR  UHF Simplex Voice                 445.670 MHz
220 MHz          FM Simplex Voice                   223.500 MHz
220 SSB           SSB USB Simplex Voice        222.100 MHz, USB
VHF C4FM      Yaesu Simplex Voice              146.5625 MHz
UHF C4FM      Yaesu Simplex Voice              438.500 MHz
JS8Call             VHF FM, HF                           JS8Call Frequencies


The CMRG 345 will be monitored throughout the simplex net to contact NC if
someone is not able to hear or talk to anyone.
The script, well more like a guide, is attached as well if you wish to
follow along.
Thanks and hope to hear everyone shortly.
Eric
K9EAJ

From N0ABC at msn.com  Sat Nov 29 18:55:29 2025
From: N0ABC at msn.com (Dennis)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:55:29 -0700
Subject: [PPRAANet] MTC Radio Cyber Weekend deals
Message-ID: <CH8PR12MB974369528DBC76EA0A64440EFBDDA@CH8PR12MB9743.namprd12.prod.outlook.com>

Hi,

I just wanted to point out that MTC (Main Trading) Radio has some pretty 
good deals on right now.

They have generally free shipping for over $100 purchase. (And sshhh - 
they don't seem to charge sales tax!)

For instance, Icom IC-7300 is $869 after $300 instant savings and $100 
rebate.

Yaesu FT-65 is $89.

https://www.mtcradio.com/icom-ic-7300-hf-50mhz-100-watt-transceiver-869-after-online-rebate-ships-now/

Of course, you can look around from there.

73

Dennis
N0ABC

From w0rw1 at msn.com  Sun Nov 30 09:49:55 2025
From: w0rw1 at msn.com (Paul Signorelli)
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:49:55 +0000
Subject: [PPRAANet] Checkout the latest Logger's Bark Newsletter
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB5116DB00DA29B558D1F9AE62B6DAA@BN9PR14MB5116.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

The Radio Club of Tacoma publishes a monthly newsletter,
The Logger's Bark.
The Dec.  2025 issue has 159 pages.
Go to:  https://w7dk.org/images/rct_bark/bark_2025_12.pdf

This is the last issue from the highly acclaimed Editor, Dave Ellison, W7UUU.
He has edited the last 24 issues.

Paul   w0rw



