From alsopb at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug  1 09:59:29 2010
From: alsopb at nc.rr.com (Brian Alsop)
Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:59:29 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] OT - webcam
Message-ID: <4C557DC1.7080903@nc.rr.com>

Guys,

Trying to set up webcam link between here and daughter/grandchild in FL.
PC-PC setup with a logitech webcam works fine.  Unfortunately they have 
an MAC computer.

Nothing seems to bridge that gap.  They are unwilling to try various 
proposed solutions there.  I'm unwilling to try AIM.  Stalemate.

One solution is to provide them with a laptop PC and bypass the problem 
entirely.

Anybody got something like a 1 GHZ WIN-XP laptop with WIFI and USB2 
collecting dust?

The XYL's solution is to move to FL.  No way.

73 de Brian/K3KO

From chris.plumblee at gmail.com  Sun Aug  1 13:37:01 2010
From: chris.plumblee at gmail.com (Chris Plumblee)
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:37:01 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC Digest, Vol 79, Issue 1
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim_9cLbrB8ty_79VNa_yGO7We-a2yTJ=SX9dY-e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.12.1280678412.21206.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<AANLkTim+1xym_9e9QVNbPcy9nRFzqP5LaodVgtuUF-AJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTim_9cLbrB8ty_79VNa_yGO7We-a2yTJ=SX9dY-e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ivpnTQdC-JcHnVWFuCkEak35ycAeNpQszAipM@mail.gmail.com>

Brian,

Come to Florida, join the FCG. We don't bite (except by request).

Have you tried Skype? The client is available for Mac and PC. I use it to
keep in touch with my folks.

73 & GL,
Chris WF3C

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Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:59:29 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] OT - webcam
Guys,

Trying to set up webcam link between here and daughter/grandchild in FL.
PC-PC setup with a logitech webcam works fine.  Unfortunately they have an
MAC computer.

Nothing seems to bridge that gap.  They are unwilling to try various
proposed solutions there.  I'm unwilling to try AIM.  Stalemate.

One solution is to provide them with a laptop PC and bypass the problem
entirely.

Anybody got something like a 1 GHZ WIN-XP laptop with WIFI and USB2
collecting dust?

The XYL's solution is to move to FL.  No way.

73 de Brian/K3KO


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From kazeringue at aol.com  Wed Aug  4 07:33:15 2010
From: kazeringue at aol.com (kaz)
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:15 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] NC East Chapter - August meeting alteration
Message-ID: <4C594FFB.2060103@aol.com>

There will NOT be a meeting Thursday August 5th at Manchesters'.

There instead be a picnic on August 22nd at the home of W0UCE.

Please notify W0UCE of the headcount if you plan to attend.  Sooner the 
better.

see: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/pvrcnc/2010-July/003066.html

73 de w4kaz

From n3_kkm at embarqmail.com  Wed Aug  4 09:56:14 2010
From: n3_kkm at embarqmail.com (Bill All)
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:56:14 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [PVRCNC] NC East Chapter - August meeting alteration
In-Reply-To: <1459876698.11402361280930045892.JavaMail.root@md19.embarq.synacor.com>
Message-ID: <1194220347.11402921280930174082.JavaMail.root@md19.embarq.synacor.com>

W0UCE: Spouse and I will try to get over for the picnic.

Bill All
N3KKM
Greenville NC

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Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:33:15 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [PVRCNC] NC East Chapter - August meeting alteration

There will NOT be a meeting Thursday August 5th at Manchesters'.

There instead be a picnic on August 22nd at the home of W0UCE.

Please notify W0UCE of the headcount if you plan to attend.  Sooner the 
better.

see: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/pvrcnc/2010-July/003066.html

73 de w4kaz
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From alsopb at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug  8 14:59:21 2010
From: alsopb at nc.rr.com (Brian Alsop)
Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:59:21 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] Free 3' N connector jumpers
Message-ID: <4C5EFE89.8020507@nc.rr.com>

I have a pair of these.  Uses high power 50 ohm Mil STD coax.
Free to good home.

Also have five 100+ watt dummy loads good up into the VHF range.
(Uses strip line geometry, thick film resistor and heat sink).  $6 each.
For 4 SQ dump power?

73 de Brian/K3KO

From bemeier at bellsouth.net  Sun Aug  8 15:56:54 2010
From: bemeier at bellsouth.net (Bruce Meier)
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:56:54 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] NAQP CW NC4KW(@N1LN) M/2 LP
Message-ID: <004401cb3733$da748440$8f5d8cc0$@net>

                    North American QSO Party, CW - August

Call: NC4KW
Operator(s): W0UCE, AA4FU, N4YDU, N1LN
Station: N1LN

Class: M/2 LP
QTH: nc
Operating Time (hrs): 12

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
-------------------
  160:   74    32
   80:  257    47
   40:  432    57
   20:  383    55
   15:  151    41
   10:   41    16
-------------------
Total: 1338   248  Total Score = 331,824

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Team: 

Comments:

What a great way to spend Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday morning.  A
big
thanks to Jack, Nate and Alan for making this another fun NAQP.  

We were all optimistic that 15 meters would deliver much more than it did. 
Unless we missed it, that opening was not to be found in our part of NA.
Same
with 10.  Fortunately, Nate and Alan found a brief opening between 2100 UTC
and
2200 UTC while moving back and forth between 15 and 10 that got us a few Qs
and Mults.  That same 2 hour period also delivered our best rates on 20
meters. 
Even with a few good runs, 20 meters was OK, but nothing great from here.
It
was not until moving to 40 did we see the rate meter finally jump up.  Jack
had
a few excellent 200+ rate bursts that resulted in the overall best hour of
the
event.  That hour really helped increase both the Q count and Mult count.
Nate
enjoyed the same great rates on 40 when taking over the right chair Op
position
from Jack.  Alan and I were swapping left chair Op position and putting up
with
the very heavy QRN on 80 and 160. Even with the, less than excellent, band
conditions we managed to improve our 2009 totals on both bands.  

Thanks to everyone in our log, the few that we worked on all 6 bands, and
especially to those that moved for us. As always the mult count appreciates
you
taking the additional time to help.  This year we were able to increase our
2009
mult count and score, but fell short of last year's Qs by just a few. 

And last, but not least, it is time for the N1LN - NC4KW contest food
update. 
Once again we would like to thank Chef Archie (aka: W0UCE, Jack) for making
this contest a culinary delight.  Archie made an OUTSTANDING entree' of
Chicken
Cordon-bleu served in a white wine sauce and accompanied by two salad
selections, Italian bread, and of course a few more glasses of wine. I
happened
to be operating while dinner was cooking.  My rate was crappy - but, the
aroma
coming out of the kitchen into the ham shack was wonderful.

Due to a family commitment we won't be on for NAQP-SSB.  Hope the weather is
excellent and all the bands are open.

73,
Bruce - N1LN
(aka: NC4KW)


From alsopb at nc.rr.com  Sat Aug 14 14:26:38 2010
From: alsopb at nc.rr.com (Brian Alsop)
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:26:38 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] 75 Years Ago
Message-ID: <4C66DFDE.8050601@nc.rr.com>

Page 101 of this month's QST has a few interesting items in the 75,50 
and 25 years ago.

1935 DX contest results showed W3SI poiting the wolds highest score 
making 234 contacts with 50 countries in ALL continents.

The 1936 Super Spider receiver is prominently featured in Hallicrafters' 
own ad.... Many dealers are carring it in stock including the Radio 
Shack in Boston.

Anybody know that Boston store is at all related to the currently dying 
Radio Shack chain?

73 de Brian/K3KO

From w0uce at nc.rr.com  Thu Aug 19 12:17:25 2010
From: w0uce at nc.rr.com (W0UCE)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:17:25 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC August Picnic Update
Message-ID: <BBC9BCEDB3F84A7B8392637B3C77D5CB@Gateway>

Heads up for PVRC NC Members participating in the August Picnic...

 

OMs and XYLs should be aware there will be separate OM and XYL Paper
Contests conducted during the August Picnic.  Attendees are hereby advised
to brush up on Amateur Radio and Cooking Trivia as UCE and Chef Archie
prepared the Paper Contests.  

 

By all means BYOP (Bring your own Pen or Pencil)  -  Despite recommendations
often made by W4KAZ, Crayons are not recommended for use in Paper
Contests...  

 

Copyrighted "Gift Wrapped" First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded.

 

Picnic Menu:

Grilled Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Chili Dogs, Potato
Chips, Baked Beans, Watermelon, 807s and Soft Drinks

 

Venue:

Location:  W0UCE QTH - Youngsville, NC

Start Time 13:00 EDST / 17:00 UTC

Chow Time - Around13:30 -13:45 

Round Table - Following Lunch

Paper Contest Time - After the Round Table

Game Time - Following Paper Contest Scoring

End Time - When 807s expire 

 

 

73,

W0UCE

 

NNNN

 


From jaritter at nc.rr.com  Thu Aug 19 12:19:08 2010
From: jaritter at nc.rr.com (jariter)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:19:08 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC August Picnic Update
Message-ID: <627E0F481DF44AF9A304480FBD41BB24@Gateway>

Heads up for PVRC NC Members participating in the August Picnic...

 

OMs and XYLs should be aware there will be separate OM and XYL Paper
Contests conducted during the August Picnic.  Attendees are hereby advised
to brush up on Amateur Radio and Cooking Trivia as UCE and Chef Archie
prepared the Paper Contests.  

 

By all means BYOP (Bring your own Pen or Pencil)  -  Despite recommendations
often made by W4KAZ, Crayons are not recommended for use in Paper
Contests...  

 

Copyrighted "Gift Wrapped" First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded.

 

Picnic Menu:

Grilled Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Chili Dogs, Potato
Chips, Baked Beans, Watermelon, 807s and Soft Drinks

 

Venue:

Location:  W0UCE QTH - Youngsville, NC

Start Time 13:00 EDST / 17:00 UTC

Chow Time - Around13:30 -13:45 

Round Table - Following Lunch

Paper Contest Time - After the Round Table

Game Time - Following Paper Contest Scoring

End Time - When 807s expire 

 

 

73,

W0UCE

 

NNNN

 


From alsopb at nc.rr.com  Sat Aug 21 08:40:59 2010
From: alsopb at nc.rr.com (Brian Alsop)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:40:59 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] FS: Astron RS20A $60
Message-ID: <4C6FC95B.9040607@nc.rr.com>

About 15 hrs use.
Went over to a small, LIGHT, switching supply for TS-480 second rig.
Will be at Jack's picnic Sunday.

73 de Brian/K3KO

From rob.katz at thelegacycenter.com  Sat Aug 21 18:04:54 2010
From: rob.katz at thelegacycenter.com (Rob Katz)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:04:54 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Sunday 1 PM PVRC NC Picnic - hope you'll be there
Message-ID: <C895C5C6.10000%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>

I hope you will be at our PVRC picnic on Sunday afternoon!  Below is Jack?s
reminder with all the happenings for both OMs and XYLs, and with W0UCE
cooking there will certainly be good eatin?...

73,
   Rob, KA1ARB

Directions (I think ?UCE will be providing talk-in on 1.805 CW):
 
Capital Blvd (Rt 1 North) toward Youngsville approximately 4 miles North of
Highway 98 - get in the Left Lane
Watch for Sheetz Gas Station on your right at the junction with Hwy 96
Turn Left onto Holden Road
Holden West about 2 miles to the second Subdivision - Princeton Manor at the
Junction of Holden and Jackson
Turn right into the subdivision on Jackson
First Left on Westborne just after the entrance
First Right on Princeton Manor Drive
 (105 Princeton Manor Drive) Next to the last house on the left
 
Park along the street please...


------ Forwarded Message
From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:17:25 -0400
To: <pvrcnc at qth.net>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC August Picnic Update

Heads up for PVRC NC Members participating in the August Picnic...

OMs and XYLs should be aware there will be separate OM and XYL Paper
Contests conducted during the August Picnic.  Attendees are hereby advised
to brush up on Amateur Radio and Cooking Trivia as UCE and Chef Archie
prepared the Paper Contests.

By all means BYOP (Bring your own Pen or Pencil)  -  Despite recommendations
often made by W4KAZ, Crayons are not recommended for use in Paper
Contests...  

Copyrighted "Gift Wrapped" First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded.

 Picnic Menu:

Grilled Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Chili Dogs, Potato
Chips, Baked Beans, Watermelon, 807s and Soft Drinks

 Venue:

Location:  W0UCE QTH - Youngsville, NC

Start Time 13:00 EDST / 17:00 UTC

Chow Time - Around13:30 -13:45

Round Table - Following Lunch

Paper Contest Time - After the Round Table

Game Time - Following Paper Contest Scoring

End Time - When 807s expire

 

 

73,

W0UCE

 

NNNN

 

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From lclarks at nc.rr.com  Sat Aug 21 18:15:12 2010
From: lclarks at nc.rr.com (Larry stowell)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:15:12 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Sunday 1 PM PVRC NC Picnic - hope you'll be there
In-Reply-To: <C895C5C6.10000%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>
References: <C895C5C6.10000%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAALsBWfsc0RVBu+KaBDEljV3CgAAAEAAAAHgcHfQXuK5Emg4mjFbqLrwBAAAAAA==@nc.rr.com>


Rob

I thought UCE was doing the contest and Archie was doing the cooking??

73 See you there Larry & Kathe K1ZW KA2SBC


-----Original Message-----
From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rob Katz
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 6:05 PM
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [PVRCNC] Sunday 1 PM PVRC NC Picnic - hope you'll be there

I hope you will be at our PVRC picnic on Sunday afternoon!  Below is Jack?s
reminder with all the happenings for both OMs and XYLs, and with W0UCE
cooking there will certainly be good eatin?...

73,
   Rob, KA1ARB

Directions (I think ?UCE will be providing talk-in on 1.805 CW):
 
Capital Blvd (Rt 1 North) toward Youngsville approximately 4 miles North of
Highway 98 - get in the Left Lane
Watch for Sheetz Gas Station on your right at the junction with Hwy 96
Turn Left onto Holden Road
Holden West about 2 miles to the second Subdivision - Princeton Manor at the
Junction of Holden and Jackson
Turn right into the subdivision on Jackson
First Left on Westborne just after the entrance
First Right on Princeton Manor Drive
 (105 Princeton Manor Drive) Next to the last house on the left
 
Park along the street please...


------ Forwarded Message
From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:17:25 -0400
To: <pvrcnc at qth.net>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC August Picnic Update

Heads up for PVRC NC Members participating in the August Picnic...

OMs and XYLs should be aware there will be separate OM and XYL Paper
Contests conducted during the August Picnic.  Attendees are hereby advised
to brush up on Amateur Radio and Cooking Trivia as UCE and Chef Archie
prepared the Paper Contests.

By all means BYOP (Bring your own Pen or Pencil)  -  Despite recommendations
often made by W4KAZ, Crayons are not recommended for use in Paper
Contests...  

Copyrighted "Gift Wrapped" First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded.

 Picnic Menu:

Grilled Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Chili Dogs, Potato
Chips, Baked Beans, Watermelon, 807s and Soft Drinks

 Venue:

Location:  W0UCE QTH - Youngsville, NC

Start Time 13:00 EDST / 17:00 UTC

Chow Time - Around13:30 -13:45

Round Table - Following Lunch

Paper Contest Time - After the Round Table

Game Time - Following Paper Contest Scoring

End Time - When 807s expire

 

 

73,

W0UCE

 

NNNN

 

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From w0uce at nc.rr.com  Sat Aug 21 19:53:00 2010
From: w0uce at nc.rr.com (W0UCE)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:53:00 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chef Archie provides clarification
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAALsBWfsc0RVBu+KaBDEljV3CgAAAEAAAAHgcHfQXuK5Emg4mjFbqLrwBAAAAAA==@nc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <B58A92F86CC44E02AF516B14826F46F6@Gateway>

Dear Sir:

Rest assured I, the one and only Chef Archie will be doing the Cooking on
Sunday, do you think I would trust anyone else, especially UCE???? - Useless
UCE has been assigned other trivial, menial, grunt and most specific almost
non essential party planning jobs therefore he IS NOT... I repeat IS NOT
participating NAQP SSB Contesting - As of Saturday and Sunday he will be
assisting me - Chef Archie... He has no time for such foolishness...

Regards,
Chef Archie






Rob

I thought UCE was doing the contest and Archie was doing the cooking??

73 See you there Larry & Kathe K1ZW KA2SBC


-----Original Message-----
From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Rob Katz
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 6:05 PM
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [PVRCNC] Sunday 1 PM PVRC NC Picnic - hope you'll be there

I hope you will be at our PVRC picnic on Sunday afternoon!  Below is Jack?s
reminder with all the happenings for both OMs and XYLs, and with W0UCE
cooking there will certainly be good eatin?...

73,
   Rob, KA1ARB

Directions (I think ?UCE will be providing talk-in on 1.805 CW):

Capital Blvd (Rt 1 North) toward Youngsville approximately 4 miles North of
Highway 98 - get in the Left Lane Watch for Sheetz Gas Station on your right
at the junction with Hwy 96 Turn Left onto Holden Road Holden West about 2
miles to the second Subdivision - Princeton Manor at the Junction of Holden
and Jackson Turn right into the subdivision on Jackson First Left on
Westborne just after the entrance First Right on Princeton Manor Drive  (105
Princeton Manor Drive) Next to the last house on the left

Park along the street please...


------ Forwarded Message
From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:17:25 -0400
To: <pvrcnc at qth.net>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC August Picnic Update

Heads up for PVRC NC Members participating in the August Picnic...

OMs and XYLs should be aware there will be separate OM and XYL Paper
Contests conducted during the August Picnic.  Attendees are hereby advised
to brush up on Amateur Radio and Cooking Trivia as UCE and Chef Archie
prepared the Paper Contests.

By all means BYOP (Bring your own Pen or Pencil)  -  Despite recommendations
often made by W4KAZ, Crayons are not recommended for use in Paper
Contests... 

Copyrighted "Gift Wrapped" First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded.

 Picnic Menu:

Grilled Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Chili Dogs, Potato
Chips, Baked Beans, Watermelon, 807s and Soft Drinks

 Venue:

Location:  W0UCE QTH - Youngsville, NC

Start Time 13:00 EDST / 17:00 UTC

Chow Time - Around13:30 -13:45

Round Table - Following Lunch

Paper Contest Time - After the Round Table

Game Time - Following Paper Contest Scoring

End Time - When 807s expire





73,

W0UCE



NNNN



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From NX9T at aol.com  Sun Aug 22 08:08:20 2010
From: NX9T at aol.com (NX9T at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:08:20 EDT
Subject: [PVRCNC] NAQP SSB NX9T SOLP
Message-ID: <2ddc6.6962f574.39a26d34@aol.com>

North American QSO Party, SSB - August

Call:  NX9T
Operator(s): NX9T
Station: NX9T

Class: Single Op LP
QTH:  NC
Operating Time (hrs): 1

Summary:
Band  QSOs   Mults
-------------------
160:         
80:            
40:   61    22
20:   41    16
15:       
10:            
-------------------
Total:  102    38  Total Score =  3,876

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Team:  

Comments:

Well, as usual these days....I didn't have much time to  "get on the radio" 
but
did manage a 1 hour expedition into the contest from  19:30-20:30.  Had a 
nice
time and glad to get my call back in a few logs  out there.  Hopefully, this
fall will find me at the helm of my little  station more than has been the 
case
the last year or so (hard to believe it's  almost September already).  
Always a fun time to cross paths with folks and  I do like
the NAQP phone contest as it allows for an easy venue to say hello  and 
conduct a
quick "catch up" with old friends.

Best 73 and hope to  see you on the air soon.
Jeff
NX9T

From mike at bentwire.net  Sun Aug 22 10:05:56 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:05:56 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] N4GU NAQP SOLP
Message-ID: <20100822140506.8E6B43738679@mailman.qth.net>


           NAQPSSB Score Summary Sheet

       Start Date : 2010-08-20

    CallSign Used : N4GU
      Operator(s) : N4GU

Operator Category : SINGLE-OP
             Band : ALL
            Power : LOW
             Mode : SSB
 Default Exchange : MIKE NC

     ARRL Section : NC
        Club/Team : POTOMAC VALLEY RADIO CLUB
         Software : N1MM Logger V10.8.0

        Band    QSOs    Pts  Sec   NA
         3.5      12      12    9    0
           7     188     188   31    1
          14      62      62   20    0
       Total     262     262   60    1


            Score : 15,982

Knew from the beginning this was to be a very part time effort, had a 
previous commitment for dinner, so knew I'd lose some prime operating 
time. Started off checking 15m and admiring the peace and quiet of the 
band. Only ever heard one signal on 15m, W6TA, and he could never hear 
me. 20m was fairly productive, but less than 30 min from the start of 
the contest a wideband pulsing noise started up making it hard to work 
anything but S9+ signals. It covered at least 40-10m (didn't check 80 
or 160m). Had the same thing happen the cw weekend and I pulled the 
plug. Didn't pull the plug, but went and did other things while 
listening to the rig run in the background. About an hour after it 
started, the noise went away. Hallelujah! Hopped back on 20m and S&P'd 
and tried running. Alternated with 40m, while occasionally checking 15 
and still heard only W6TA, who still never heard me. Had to stop at 
2100Z to go to a cookout with neighbors. Got back on around 0030Z and 
found 40m hot. I mean hot. Found a spot and ran, ran, ran. Wow! Most 
fun I've had in quite some time. The Q meter hit short term rates of 
240 and hour rates of 120. Got interrupted by some family phone calls 
which killed the momentum. Checked 80m later, but signals were pretty 
weak, so worked a handful and decided to call it a night. Only put in 
3.5 hours for the contest, but had enough fun for at least 6. If only 
I could do that good on 40m during SS.

From w0uce at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug 22 19:54:04 2010
From: w0uce at nc.rr.com (W0UCE)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:04 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
Message-ID: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>

Fellow PVRC NC Members:

 

On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
this a special event by your presence. 

 

XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest Scores...

 

Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
Beans.") 

 

Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.  

 

Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
party.

 

It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
is  truly one great group...

 

Thanks and 73 to all,

 

UCE / "Chef Archie" 

 

 

 

 


From n4ydu at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 22 20:07:10 2010
From: n4ydu at yahoo.com (Nathan moreschi)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:07:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
Message-ID: <766911.76553.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Thanks for hosting such a nice event Jack. It was great!
It was nice to see everyone.
73,
Nate/N4YDU

--- On Sun, 8/22/10, W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com> wrote:

From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:54 PM

Fellow PVRC NC Members:

 

On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
this a special event by your presence. 

 

XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.? Such prestigious? recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest Scores...

 

Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
Beans.") 

 

Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.? 

 

Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
party.

 

It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
is? truly one great group...

 

Thanks and 73 to all,

 

UCE / "Chef Archie" 

 

 

 

 

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From NX9T at aol.com  Sun Aug 22 20:10:54 2010
From: NX9T at aol.com (NX9T at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:10:54 EDT
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
Message-ID: <4b53d.414081b4.39a3168e@aol.com>

I agree completely with Nate....Thank You!!! and your fine crew for hosting 
 such a wonderful gathering.  It was really nice to be able to catch up 
with  so many folks and enjoy the excellent cooking! 
 
73,
Jeff
NX9T
 
 
 
In a message dated 8/22/2010 8:07:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
n4ydu at yahoo.com writes:

Thanks  for hosting such a nice event Jack. It was great!
It was nice to see  everyone.
73,
Nate/N4YDU

--- On Sun, 8/22/10, W0UCE  <w0uce at nc.rr.com> wrote:

From: W0UCE  <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank  You
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:54  PM

Fellow PVRC NC Members:



On behalf of myself and "Chef  Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East  Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for 
making
this a special event by your  presence. 



XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second  Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special"  Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East  - KA1ARB to the one 
and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru)  for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such  prestigious  recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award"  - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest  Scores...



Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with  Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments  and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham  Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot  of Very Special 
Baked
Beans.") 



Of course all attendees were  intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get 
yer
order in now or go hungry -  " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always  the life of the party girl.  



Also many thanks to Fran for  her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next  door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as  they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to 
the
party.



It  was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC  NC
is  truly one great group...



Thanks and 73 to  all,



UCE / "Chef Archie"  









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From w0uce at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug 22 20:22:45 2010
From: w0uce at nc.rr.com (W0UCE)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:22:45 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <4b53d.414081b4.39a3168e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7FE28C724CDD49B7BF199A2A1DB2AE81@Gateway>

Great to see you Jeff, thanks for coming - Please drop by anytime.

 

73,

UCE

 

-----Original Message-----
From: NX9T at aol.com [mailto:NX9T at aol.com] 
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 8:11 PM
To: n4ydu at yahoo.com; pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net; w0uce at nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You

 

I agree completely with Nate....Thank You!!! and your fine crew for hosting
such a wonderful gathering.  It was really nice to be able to catch up with
so many folks and enjoy the excellent cooking! 

 

73,

Jeff

NX9T

 

 

In a message dated 8/22/2010 8:07:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
n4ydu at yahoo.com writes:

Thanks for hosting such a nice event Jack. It was great!
It was nice to see everyone.
73,
Nate/N4YDU

--- On Sun, 8/22/10, W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com> wrote:

From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:54 PM

Fellow PVRC NC Members:



On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
this a special event by your presence. 



XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest Scores...



Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
Beans.") 



Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.  



Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
party.



It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
is  truly one great group...



Thanks and 73 to all,



UCE / "Chef Archie" 









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From mike at bentwire.net  Sun Aug 22 20:29:28 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:29:28 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
Message-ID: <20100823002839.41BF0373822A@mailman.qth.net>

Jack,
Let me add in my thanks and compliments to Chef Archie and crew. It 
was a great gathering with good friends and good food. It was almost 
as good as a clear run frequency on 20m in SS. Thanks for hosting us.

73, Mike N4GU


"W0UCE" <w0uce at nc.rr.com> wrote:
Fellow PVRC NC Members:

 

On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for 
making
this a special event by your presence. 

 

XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL 
Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award 
was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the 
one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the 
longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- 
nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV 
to
turn in High Contest Scores...

 

Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers 
and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special 
Baked
Beans.") 

 

Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - 
Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other 
than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.  

 

Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to 
Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the 
best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's 
to the
party.

 

It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - 
PVRC NC
is  truly one great group...

 

Thanks and 73 to all,

 

UCE / "Chef Archie" 

 

 

 

 

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From w0uce at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug 22 20:40:16 2010
From: w0uce at nc.rr.com (W0UCE)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:40:16 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <20100823002839.41BF0373822A@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <4C209DF76DD045C9A4F1AA6C817A1DBA@Gateway>

Mike:
Great to have you and your XYL here today.

Thanks,
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of mike at bentwire.net
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 8:29 PM
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You

Jack,
Let me add in my thanks and compliments to Chef Archie and crew. It 
was a great gathering with good friends and good food. It was almost 
as good as a clear run frequency on 20m in SS. Thanks for hosting us.

73, Mike N4GU


"W0UCE" <w0uce at nc.rr.com> wrote:
Fellow PVRC NC Members:

 

On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of WXUCE for 
making
this a special event by your presence. 

 

XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL 
Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award 
was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the 
one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the 
longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- 
nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV 
to
turn in High Contest Scores...

 

Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers 
and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special 
Baked
Beans.") 

 

Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - 
Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other 
than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.  

 

Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to 
Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the 
best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's 
to the
party.

 

It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - 
PVRC NC
is  truly one great group...

 

Thanks and 73 to all,

 

UCE / "Chef Archie" 

 

 

 

 

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From k4qpl at nc.rr.com  Sun Aug 22 22:22:00 2010
From: k4qpl at nc.rr.com (Jim Jordan, K4QPL)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:22:00 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
References: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
Message-ID: <1548658823-1282529881-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1985138091-@bda846.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

It's we who owe the thanks. Great fun, food and fellowship. Oh, did I mention the food and 807's?
Thanks Jack, Fran, Vickie and Dave and especially Chef Archie  for hosting this crew. 
73,
Jim and Tricia 
Jim, K4QPL
-----------------------------------
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From: "W0UCE" <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
Sender: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:04 
To: <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You

Fellow PVRC NC Members:

 

On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
this a special event by your presence. 

 

XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest Scores...

 

Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
Beans.") 

 

Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.  

 

Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
party.

 

It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
is  truly one great group...

 

Thanks and 73 to all,

 

UCE / "Chef Archie" 

 

 

 

 

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From olinger at bellsouth.net  Sun Aug 22 22:28:27 2010
From: olinger at bellsouth.net (Guy Olinger K2AV)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:28:27 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <1548658823-1282529881-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1985138091-@bda846.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
	<1548658823-1282529881-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1985138091-@bda846.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikb9-43DTGH9N-CEEMOQp5rFQE_LA_5NCtHN3Y6@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to you, Jack.  But I didn't know Chef Archie did cheeseburgers.
 Or was that you fussing about SSB I am getting that mixed up with
:>)

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM, Jim Jordan, K4QPL <k4qpl at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> It's we who owe the thanks. Great fun, food and fellowship. Oh, did I mention the food and 807's?
> Thanks Jack, Fran, Vickie and Dave and especially Chef Archie ?for hosting this crew.
> 73,
> Jim and Tricia
> Jim, K4QPL
> -----------------------------------
> This email sent from a mobile device
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "W0UCE" <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
> Sender: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:04
> To: <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
>
> Fellow PVRC NC Members:
>
>
>
> On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
> participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
> this a special event by your presence.
>
>
>
> XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
> Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
> presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
> only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
> tenured PVRC Member in attendance. ?Such prestigious ?recognition- nothing
> other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
> turn in High Contest Scores...
>
>
>
> Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
> Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
> stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
> outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
> Beans.")
>
>
>
> Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
> order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
> UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.
>
>
>
> Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
> and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
> man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
> party.
>
>
>
> It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
> is ?truly one great group...
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73 to all,
>
>
>
> UCE / "Chef Archie"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From n3_kkm at embarqmail.com  Mon Aug 23 01:35:10 2010
From: n3_kkm at embarqmail.com (N3KKM)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:35:10 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
References: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
Message-ID: <4C72088E.3000205@embarqmail.com>

Thanks Jack, Fran and Vickie for such a nice event. We don't get the 
opportunity to participate in the normal gatherings so this was quite 
special for Susan and I.  Thanks for your hospitality.

Bill and Susan All
N3KKM     N3RAL


On 8/22/2010 7:54 PM, W0UCE wrote:
> Fellow PVRC NC Members:
>
>
>
> On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
> participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
> this a special event by your presence.
>
>
>
> XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
> Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
> presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
> only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
> tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- nothing
> other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
> turn in High Contest Scores...
>
>
>
> Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
> Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
> stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
> outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
> Beans.")
>
>
>
> Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
> order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
> UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.
>
>
>
> Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
> and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
> man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
> party.
>
>
>
> It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
> is  truly one great group...
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73 to all,
>
>
>
> UCE / "Chef Archie"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From w4my at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 23 07:11:32 2010
From: w4my at yahoo.com (Marty Young)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:11:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
References: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
Message-ID: <350880.27099.qm@web53808.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Thanks, Jack, and all, I had a nice time.? Looking forward to a great contest 
season coming up!

73? Marty / W4MY
?--------------
It's not where you stand, but rather the direction you're heading. 




________________________________
From: W0UCE <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 7:54:04 PM
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You

Fellow PVRC NC Members:



On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
this a special event by your presence. 



XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
tenured PVRC Member in attendance.? Such prestigious? recognition- nothing
other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
turn in High Contest Scores...



Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
Beans.") 



Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.? 



Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
party.



It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
is? truly one great group...



Thanks and 73 to all,



UCE / "Chef Archie" 









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From kazeringue at aol.com  Mon Aug 23 09:48:18 2010
From: kazeringue at aol.com (kaz)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:48:18 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] NC East Chapter - September schedule change
Message-ID: <4C727C22.80804@aol.com>

At yesterday's picnic hosted by W0UCE(Thanks Jack!), it was determined 
that the regularly scheduled meeting for September might better serve 
the group at large if it were re-scheduled to be the Second Thursday of 
the month.  General consensus of those who happened to be standing 
around at the time agreed, so please re-mark your calendars.

The September 2010 PVRC-NC East chapter meeting will be held at 
Manchester's on Thursday September 9th.  This will move it to be the 
week following the Labor day holiday rather than on the 2nd, going into 
the holiday.

Hope to see everyone there on the 9th.  The new contest season will 
start heating up as the temperatures cool down.  Time remains to get the 
antennas fixed, and be ready for the long, long, LOOONG awaited return 
of sunspot induced propagation improvements(we hope).

For 2010 imaginary extra points will be added for contacts with "THE QSO 
Whisperer", aka Grasshopper.  Imitator "QSO Whisperers" will have points 
deducted, be ridiculed mercilessly for not thinking of claiming the 
title "QSO Whisperer" first,  and have their QSO's stricken from the logs.

Complaints, whining, moaning, and general disgruntled commentary should 
be directed to KA1ARB.

Inaccuracies, boasts, poetic license, "elaborations", and other 
downright fabrications are provided free of charge.

N3ND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Blah-blah.... blah, blah....NC-East Meeting on September 9th, not the 
2nd.  Blah-blah, blah.

73 de W4KAZ, el escribano impoductivo

From Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com  Mon Aug 23 12:40:07 2010
From: Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com (Roberts, Will)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:40:07 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] September meeting
Message-ID: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3AEEBCC@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>

Glad to see the September meeting moved. I'll be in 1 land then trying to find that K1IMI guy!

Sounds like the picnic went well. I wish I could have attended.

73,

Will AA4NC


From kazeringue at aol.com  Mon Aug 23 12:56:30 2010
From: kazeringue at aol.com (kaz)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:56:30 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] September meeting
In-Reply-To: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3AEEBCC@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>
References: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3AEEBCC@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>
Message-ID: <4C72A83E.2050004@aol.com>

? K1?

From mike at bentwire.net  Mon Aug 23 15:04:22 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:04:22 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] September meeting
Message-ID: <20100823190347.06F6237382F0@mailman.qth.net>

This sounds like a cw version of "Who's on first?"

kazeringue at aol.com wrote:
? K1?
______________________________________________________________



From wes_quinn at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 23 20:46:02 2010
From: wes_quinn at yahoo.com (Wes Quinn)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:46:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikb9-43DTGH9N-CEEMOQp5rFQE_LA_5NCtHN3Y6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <09609A7149674906B472CE9417F9855C@Gateway>
	<1548658823-1282529881-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1985138091-@bda846.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
	<AANLkTikb9-43DTGH9N-CEEMOQp5rFQE_LA_5NCtHN3Y6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <470351.91176.qm@web31913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks Jack, Fran, Dave, Vickie and last but not least Archie, for great food, a 
great time, and it was great to see everyone.

73 de k4Wes





________________________________
From: Guy Olinger K2AV <olinger at bellsouth.net>
To: k4qpl at nc.rr.com
Cc: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net; Tricia Jordan <fpj at jordanlaw.com>; 
pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 10:28:27 PM
Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You

Thanks to you, Jack.  But I didn't know Chef Archie did cheeseburgers.
Or was that you fussing about SSB I am getting that mixed up with
:>)

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM, Jim Jordan, K4QPL <k4qpl at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> It's we who owe the thanks. Great fun, food and fellowship. Oh, did I mention 
>the food and 807's?
> Thanks Jack, Fran, Vickie and Dave and especially Chef Archie  for hosting this 
>crew.
> 73,
> Jim and Tricia
> Jim, K4QPL
> -----------------------------------
> This email sent from a mobile device
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "W0UCE" <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
> Sender: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:04
> To: <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC NC East Picnic 8/22/10 Thank You
>
> Fellow PVRC NC Members:
>
>
>
> On behalf of myself and "Chef Archie" I wish to thank everyone that
> participated in the PVRC NC East Picnic today at the QTH of W?UCE for making
> this a special event by your presence.
>
>
>
> XYL and OM Door Prizes were won, First and Second Place OM and XYL Paper
> Contest Prizes were awarded and a "Very Special" Golden Oldie Award was
> presented by the Grand One In-Charge of PVRC NC East - KA1ARB to the one and
> only Guy Olinger - K2AV (Mr. Top Band Antenna Guru) for being the longest
> tenured PVRC Member in attendance.  Such prestigious  recognition- nothing
> other than the "Golden Oldie Award" - PVRC can always "Depend" on K2AV to
> turn in High Contest Scores...
>
>
>
> Chef Archie did his thing on the grill with Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and
> Hot Dogs along with "a bunch" of condiments and other goodies to fill
> stomach space while "future son-in-law "non-ham Dave Glackin" did an
> outstanding culinary performance by preparing his "Pot of Very Special Baked
> Beans.")
>
>
>
> Of course all attendees were intimidated by "Chewing Gum Snapping" - Get yer
> order in now or go hungry - " Waitress Ms. Flow" (ya... none other than
> UCE's Jr. OP Vickie - Always the life of the party girl.
>
>
>
> Also many thanks to Fran for her contribution and special thanks to Rodney
> and Brenda Hudson, UCE's next door "antenna loving" neighbors (the best any
> man could ever ask for) as they brought a quantity of nice cold 807's to the
> party.
>
>
>
> It was great to have PVRC NC East and West members in attendance - PVRC NC
> is  truly one great group...
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73 to all,
>
>
>
> UCE / "Chef Archie"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From rob.katz at thelegacycenter.com  Mon Aug 23 23:25:45 2010
From: rob.katz at thelegacycenter.com (Rob Katz)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:25:45 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] 8 KW Honda Generator for sale
Message-ID: <C898B3F9.10090%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>

I?m sharing this for anyone who wants a good generator for backup use or
Field Day.  I know Bob W4RWC and I can vouch for him unconditionally.  Feel
free to pass this on to whoever might be looking for a good generator.

Contact Bob directly if you?re interested.

73,
   Rob, KA1ARB


FOR SALE:

Honda GX390 13HP, 8 KW generator for sale.
Electric start, gas/LP/NG, less than 100 hours of operation.
Portable unit, with wheels.

The condition is excellent.  It has never been run or stored outdoors ?
always indoors in sealed rooms.  No dents or scratches, and no wear on the
tires.  

$1800

Contact Bob Clarke, W4RWC at chefclarke1 at nc.rr.com or 919-949-1828.

-- 
Rob Katz, Director
Legacy Center, Inc.
(919) 678-6000 x106   (919) 678-6015 fax
www.TheLegacyCenter.com
Whose life have you touched today?


From n3_kkm at embarqmail.com  Tue Aug 24 19:16:38 2010
From: n3_kkm at embarqmail.com (N3KKM)
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:16:38 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] DXPedetion Logging Software
In-Reply-To: <C898B3F9.10090%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>
References: <C898B3F9.10090%rob.katz@thelegacycenter.com>
Message-ID: <4C7452D6.3020705@embarqmail.com>

I am familiar with N1MM and WriteLog for contest logging software; I 
even use N3FJP's suite of software from time to time. However, I am 
curious as to what DXpedetion operators favor for logging where points 
and dupes really don't matter.  I believe that both N1MM and WriteLog 
have a DXPedetion mode, but are there other options?

Bill
N3KKM

From Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com  Wed Aug 25 14:35:14 2010
From: Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com (Roberts, Will)
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:35:14 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] DXPedition Logging Software
Message-ID: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3BF77AE@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>

I personally use N1MM Logger in the DXpedition mode for these reasons:


1.       It's fast - never have to wait for a new window or screen to pop up if I'm running pileup rate

2.       Free

3.       I am familiar with the software and it's already loaded and up-to-date on my logging laptops

4.       Easily exports ADIF to send to my QSL manager

5.       Directly interfaces with RTTY / digital mode applications

I'm not as familiar with Writelog, but I think that its DXpedition mode meets these criteria as well. The only reason that I would look at anything else is if you want to log more info. than just the needed QSL card basics (date/time/call/band/mode/report). I use the DXLab Suite DXKeeper for routine non-contest logging but would not consider it for a DXpedition. It can record tons of info., imports details from QRZ.com and all that stuff, but you pay a huge price in speed.  It can hardly keep up with even casual ragchew style DXpedition rates (Good contact - Back to net)!

BTW, dupes do matter to me on a DXpedition. It lets me know who the lids are :>)

73,

Will AA4NC




Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:16:38 -0400

From: N3KKM <n3_kkm at embarqmail.com>

Subject: [PVRCNC] DXPedetion Logging Software

To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net

Message-ID: <4C7452D6.3020705 at embarqmail.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed



I am familiar with N1MM and WriteLog for contest logging software; I even use N3FJP's suite of software from time to time. However, I am curious as to what DXpedetion operators favor for logging where points and dupes really don't matter.  I believe that both N1MM and WriteLog have a DXPedetion mode, but are there other options?



Bill

N3KKM


From n3_kkm at embarqmail.com  Wed Aug 25 18:53:36 2010
From: n3_kkm at embarqmail.com (N3KKM)
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:53:36 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] DXPedition Logging Software - Thanks for Your Responses
In-Reply-To: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3BF77AE@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>
References: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3BF77AE@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>
Message-ID: <4C759EF0.1040100@embarqmail.com>

Thanks to each of you who responded.
Looks like N1MM was favored.
But then most of you knew that, HI

Bill All
N3KKM
Greenville NC

From mike at bentwire.net  Thu Aug 26 08:36:17 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:36:17 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] Bargain capacitors
Message-ID: <20100826123519.C0B9A373865A@mailman.qth.net>


Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for? Apparently not.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linux-works/2618014599/



From Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com  Thu Aug 26 09:51:17 2010
From: Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com (Roberts, Will)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:51:17 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] portable antenna advice needed / New DXCC countries
In-Reply-To: <521367.3658.qm@web31912.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.73.1282752044.4450.pvrc@mailman.qth.net>
	<521367.3658.qm@web31912.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3D2E1E0@WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>

Hi Wes,

There will actually be 2 current countries deleted and 4 new countries added as I understand it. I don't believe there has been an official announcement from the ARRL, but this is what we believe will happen on October 10, 2010...

Because of changes in the government of the Netherlands, the following changes will take place:

PJ5/6/7/8 - St.Maarten /Saba/Statia will become a deleted country
PJ2/4/9 - Netherlands Antilles will become a deleted country

PJ5/6 - Statia and Saba will become a new DXCC country
PJ7/8 - St. Maarten will become a new DXCC country
PJ2/9 - Curacao will become a new DXCC country
PJ4 - Bonaire will become a new DXCC country

What this means is that we need to work the soon-to-be deleted countries now as they will go away forever in October.
I am planning to operate from PJ5 and PJ7 beginning October 10th. There are large operations planned for PJ2 and PJ6 as well. Since it's been a while since any countries were added, I expect a huge feeding frenzy for a week or so as everyone adds these four new countries to their DXCC  and tries to get the confirmations so it will count for their 2010 year end totals.
Curacao, Bonaire, and St. Maarten will be common DX by the end of CQWW this year. Statia and Saba will remain rarer since there are no local hams, and they are not common tourist destinations. What remains to be seen is whether the PJ prefixes will go away and they will get their own ITU allocations similar to Aruba's PJ3 to P4 change after independence in 1986. My understanding is that Statia and Saba will likely stay under the Dutch government umbrella and will not change. The others likely will get new callsign allocations, but it will not happen soon.

I'll post this to the reflector to spread the word or in case anyone has any updates. The  dates on these changes have been postponed twice already, so nothing is cast in stone. Getting good information on this has not been easy. I have been in touch with PB2T who works for the Dutch government and writes their telecom. regulations and even he has been unsure of the details and timelines!

73,

Will AA4NC


From: Wes Quinn [mailto:wes_quinn at yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:43 PM
To: Roberts, Will
Subject: Re: portable antenna advice needed

Hi Will,

Sorry I can't help you with antenna ideas, but what new DXCC country is happening this October?

Thanks and 73,
de k4Wes

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Message: 1
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:58:19 -0400
From: "Roberts, Will" <Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com<mailto:Will.Roberts at pgnmail.com>>
Subject: [PVRC] portable antenna advice needed
To: "pvrc at mailman.qth.net<mailto:pvrc at mailman.qth.net>" <pvrc at mailman.qth.net<mailto:pvrc at mailman.qth.net>>
Message-ID:
    <4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3BF6F15 at WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com<mailto:4EF4D948E6A28741B97C52CD529347910EA3BF6F15 at WN000075.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com>>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

I am planning a low-key DXpedition to the PJ islands to coincide with the upcoming new DXCC country status taking place in October. Since I will be flying everything down with me, SMALL is the keyword here. I'll be running 100 watts and since I'm just handing out new DXCC countries and not operating a contest, wires or a  vertical should suffice. I'm focusing on 40-10m for maximum rate and since my signal will be puny on the low bands with most any antenna I can erect.

I will be in multiple unfamiliar locations and will be improvising an antenna setup. I have a Spiderbeam fiberglass pole (40') to use as a support or it could be used as a vertical for one of the infamous 43' multiband verticals. Anyone have any experience with these? I have a 4:1 balun and a K3 with a tuner, so that could be all I need. I know an 88' doublet works pretty well if I can find some suitable trees. At max, I'll be 2 miles from the ocean so that will help. Any thoughts or experiences from the assembled PVRC bank of knowledge would be appreciated.

TNX/73,

Will AA4NC

From mike at bentwire.net  Thu Aug 26 10:01:17 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:01:17 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] Bargain capacitors
Message-ID: <20100826140020.4767B373833C@mailman.qth.net>

Brian is right, it's impossible to check ICs. If you want to read 
about a case of counterfeit IC and trying to figure out what they 
were, check out these links:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=350
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=364
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=395

Leaded components can still be checked the old fashioned way, but SMT 
parts are a real challenge. There are jigs you can buy to measure SMT 
caps and resistors, but they cost money, maybe real money. I already 
have a DVM and a AADE LC meter. Sounds like jigs for common SMT caps 
and resistors would be a good project! For ham radio level precision 
it shouldn't be too hard.

73, Mike N4GU


Brian Alsop <alsopb at nc.rr.com> wrote:
mike at bentwire.net wrote:

Gosh!
This really adds impetus to measuring every component before inserting 
into the circuit.  I generally do this these days anyhow because the 
parts are so small, I can't read the color codes or markings very 
well.
Colors on the small resistors seem ambiguous.  Brown and orange seem 
to 
morph into the same color etc.

But, no way to measure IC's and presently most SMT stuff.  The SMT 
caps 
which generally have no markings are really problematic.  Maybe a test 
jig of sorts has to be made up.

73 de Brian/K3KO




From inventor61 at gmail.com  Thu Aug 26 16:40:14 2010
From: inventor61 at gmail.com (Steve Jackson)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:40:14 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] surface mount component checking
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=mZK_b7fryvD6TKLB05JxG0dFcxna-Xsah8vnq@mail.gmail.com>

For discrete devices, this is the sin qua non tool:

http://www.siborg.com/smarttweezers/

If the budget does not allow for such a fabulous gizmo, this knockoff is
available:

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/extech/lcrmeters/rc200.htm#00034497?ref=gbase



Steve KZ1X/4
Go Tar Heels

From mike at bentwire.net  Tue Aug 31 12:53:39 2010
From: mike at bentwire.net (mike at bentwire.net)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:53:39 GMT
Subject: [PVRCNC] Shelby
Message-ID: <20100831165224.928D53738301@mailman.qth.net>

Anyone interested in carpooling to Shelby (aka Dallas) Saturday. I hear 
a few hams are getting together.

73, Mike N4GU


