[PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East chapter report

[NX9T at aol.com]

PVRCNC-EAST
 
The July meeting for PVRCNC-EAST was held at a new gathering place.   What 
started out as a mere “trial” location was quickly voted in as being our  new 
home (Manchesters).  A power point presentation displayed several  member’s 
Field Day activities (tnx ‘QPL).  The first of what promises to be  many 
interesting “activities” was conducted by newly appointed “Program  Director” W0UCE. 
 Our evening exercise consisted of a ham radio word search  followed by a “
Name the product” puzzle which included ham radio related  hints.  When the dust 
settled, KA1ARB took home the “six pack.”  While  not a WX0B type six pack, 
the libation should prove useful during the IARU this  weekend. N4AF sent 
along a very nice “3 month contest calendar” for each  attendee.  Thanks to all 
who made this undoubtedly one of our most unique  and enjoyable meetings in 
quite some time!  Those present included: WW4M,  Jim; K2AV, Guy; NT4D, Jay; NT4Q, 
Jerry; W4KAZ, Keith; N4PY, Carl; N4YDU, Nate;  N2NFG, Bob; K1ZW, Larry; 
W0UCE, Jack; K4WES, Wes; K4QPL, Jim;  NX9T, Jeff.;  and KA1ARB, Rob.
 
Chapter Update: 
Members were encouraged to participate in as many of  the upcoming contests 
as possible.  Get on the air, make some contacts, and  submit your log.  Even 
if you can only get on for an hour or two.   Don’t forget the club’s 5M award! 
 For qualifying contests, every little  bit helps you reach the goal of the 
extremely handsome plaque that can adorn  your shack wall.
 
Special activities for the August meeting include a “BYOA” party.   “Bring 
Your Own (station) Accessory.  This is intended to be a “show and  tell” type 
event. No rigs...but about anything else radio related will  work.  Even 
software.  We will also be starting a chapter “Swap/For  Sale” listing so bring a 
list of any items you want to move on.  You don’t  have to have the bring the 
item to the meeting, just bring a list/description of  whatever you have.  We 
may post a master list the website!
 
W0UCE will be hosting an “Antenna Party” at his QTH sometime in  August.  
Good chow and plenty of antenna talk is scheduled.  Please  QRX for details. 
(Editor note: Thank you Jack for the fun "contest" games and  the creative 
prize!")
 
Member Reports:
 
WW4M: Jim is glad to be back after a 4 month absence.  He has recently  moved 
in to a new QTH in Durham and is thrilled to have a real ham “shack” out  in 
the backyard with all the comforts of home.  Jim enjoyed a casual FD  with 
some friends but is looking forward to some competitive contesting this  fall.
 
K2AV: Guy continues to work on the 160m antenna project for implementation  
at N4AF.  He also sought to enlist volunteers to help in an experiment that  
will document ground effects on an antenna laying directly on the ground.
 
NT4D: Jay reported that, along “with a little help from his friends,” he  
was able to get his tower and antennas down.  Repairs are underway.
 
NT4Q: Jerry, one of the “friends” who helped Jay, is also getting excited  
about his own tower project.  He went on the record as saying that in the  next 
few weeks his tower will be up!  
 
W4KAZ: Keith, another of Jay’s “friends,” participated in a FD outing with  
N4YDU and crew.  A great time was had by all.
 
N4PY: Carl was glad to be back after missing meetings for a few  years.  It 
was quickly determined that he had “at least” two meetings in  and he was 
officially welcomed to the fold.  Carl is N4YDU’s father, and  also operated at 
Nate’s FD event.  Carl continues to keep busy working on  various radio control 
software programs.
 
N4YDU: Nate is thrilled to be back in his home now that the renters who  were 
in it have moved out! He’s enjoying the summer since taking a teaching  
position last fall, this is his first “summer off.”  Nate and the guys had  a fun 
time operating FD from a school just down the road from his house.
 
N2NFG: Bob reported that the extra watering and fertilizer must be working  
as his tower has now grown to 40'.  While not operating seriously, he did  
visit a couple FD sites.  Bob was a little dismayed about the dismal  activity 
level during the recent VHF contest.  He is spending time playing  on 6m.
 
K1ZW: Larry, formerly WA2SRY, made his first PVRCNC meeting and was warmly  
welcomed.  Larry has been DXing quite a bit lately and looks forward to our  
next meeting.
 
W0UCE: Jack asked for help getting his log periodic HF antenna up and  
quickly offered to host a party as an incentive.  He operated for  approximately 1 
hour during FD and had a great time.  160m projects  continue.
 
K4WES: Wes spent FD with WW4M and some others in a casual setting.  He  just 
recently started a new job and has been working on adding new countries to  
his DXCC totals.
 
K4QPL: Jim thanked Guy for the many years of service as past  chairman.  He 
also spent FD with N4YDU and crew.  Jim shared a few  ideas about our chapters 
future and plans to increase enthusiasm among the  ranks.
 
NX9T: Jeff spent FD camping with his family at Hanging Rock State Park and  
celebrating his youngest son’s 6 year old birthday.  Nonetheless, he  operated 
mobile for approximately 5 hours, mostly late at night, to the tune of  a 
couple hundred Q’s.  The current project is a thorough shack  
cleaning/reorganizing.
 
KA1ARB: Rob recently installed lightening protection on his roof  
tripod-mounted tribander.  He is hoping to get up 40/80 meter wires  soon.  Rob is 
dealing with rotor problems but is still planning to operate  some during the IARU.
 
Via Email: K4HA (Bob) reports that he operated with some buddies of his in  
New York.  They operated as W2MU and as evidenced by 3,488 contacts and  their 
5A score of 11,122 points, put together a very competitive  operation.  
Congrats on a great  effort.

73, 
jeff  nx9t