From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Mon Apr  1 10:22:32 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 10:22:32 -0400
Subject: K4TMC 2024 CQ WPX SSB SOSB10 LP
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTc9=XCPQHkLoFz96YLUwaL85ErDFYr9JC++AmkyOviZvw@mail.gmail.com>

Call: *K4TMC <https://www.3830scores.com/findcall.php?call=K4TMC>*
Operator(s): K4TMC <https://www.3830scores.com/findcall.php?call=K4TMC>
Station: K4TMC

Class: *SOSB10 LP*
Class Overlay: *Unassisted *
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 19
Location: USA
Summary:   Compare Scores
<https://www.3830scores.com/comparescores.php?arg=Rv7uizVLJYJU&call=K4TMC>
Band QSOs
160: 0
80: 0
40: 0
20: 0
15: 0
10: 295
Total: *295* Prefixes *259* Total Score *203,833*

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Coming off my successful SOSB10 LP effort in the ARRL DX earlier in the
month, I decided to give it a try again in the WPX SSB from the home QTH.  In
addition, this week was Spring Break for ?K through 12? children and the
beach site was occupied by my son?s family. I really did not want the agony
imposed by the 5-year-old twin grandsons in their quest for pirate treasure
tripping over guy ropes and coax cables in the middle of a run.  I decided
to double the available home attic antennas and proceeded to model and
build a PAR Stressed Moxon design for 10M using square and round aluminum
tubing with flexible fiberglass rods (i.e., those bicycle safety flag
poles) and 18ga wire. I got it mounted in the attic area above a portion of
the first floor at a height of 20 ft oriented South. I re-mounted the MFJ
Moxon in the higher attic area to allow for manual rotation from West
through East. By mid-Thursday I had the antennas adjusted and mounted, coax
cables run (by cutting a hole in an attic closet floor and the ceiling of
the closet in the office/shack) with no trip hazards, and connectors
?franked?. Noise level on the West-East Moxon was a flickering S1, while
the lower South Moxon was a flickering S2. After escaping the roof timbers,
sheathing and fiberglass shingles, the South Moxon has to fire through a
clump of 35 ft high thick cedar trees about 20 ft away, on the other side
is a 6 ft high solid brick wall, then through the overhead horizontal
tri-wire power lines and a power pole with switching mechanisms before
reaching a 100 yard open space (5-lane road).  And if that was not bad
enough, then there is a shopping center grocery store 20 ft high brick wall
across the road.

Wow?Friday evening was exciting.  Up until around 0130, there were quite a
number of DX signals, although weak on my compromised antennas. S&P?d
(unassisted) the band and worked my first ever BA followed by a number of
JAs, VK and ZL; then all of a sudden, the band seemed to die, but there
were some West Coast stations booming in and a few weak S. America signals.
Called it an evening at 0230.

Back at the rig at 1100 and found weak signals trying to break through from
Europe. Finally made the first contact at 1122. The European stations
gradually got stronger and I was able to start making QSO?s. Got another
first ever?YH4 around 1230. S&p?d all day between 28.295 and 29.000?picking
new fruit at a good rate. Finished the day with a handful of JAs and lots
of C & S Americans.

Back at the rig again Sunday morning at 1200?very quiet band this time.  Only
a few stations getting through. I did hear several Mid-east A stations in
addition to E29 and YB1, but they were only hearing the European and Asian
stations. The only new station worked to my east was D4C. The wall of loud
Europeans never developed. The few stations getting through that were S9++
on Saturday were now between S1 and S5. There were a double-handfull of
loud stateside/province stations and numerous C & S Americans.  Since
things were not improving, I took some Holiday time off to be with the
family. Got back on around 1900 and worked the 7Q6. Spent the rest of the
contest checking back several times to sweep the band for new stations and
managed a few more before the end.

Saturday evening I was over halfway to matching last years contacts, but
Sunday was a bust, and only picked up a few dozen extra contacts. I was
hoping for an opening to some area of the country where I could pick up a
lot of 1-point contacts; that never seemed to develop.

The value of the second Moxon was questionable with all of the RF-defeating
obstructions .  The extra noise it picked up made the few stronger signals
no better on receive, but did help several times on being heard. With
compromised antennas, there is a level of stations that are just too weak
or below the noise, such that they are not workable. I am looking forward
to getting back to the beach for some of the summer month contests.

73,

Henry - K4TMC

Rig: Elecraft K3+ with Heil HC-4 mic element

Antennas: 1 ? MFJ-1089 Moxon at 25 ft in attic manually rotatable between
West to East; 2 ? Homebrewed PAR Stressed Moxon at 20 ft in attic fixed
South

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Apr  1 10:31:38 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 10:31:38 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] K4TMC 2024 CQ WPX SSB SOSB10 LP
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Message-ID: <6A8E9855-7471-4828-A544-174DA0DA363A@gmail.com>

Gotta admire your tenacity, Henry. Spending time on antennas you knew were comprised, chasing Qs through the vagaries of 10m with said antennas and still finding some Easter family time. Well done. 
73,
Jim K4QPL 
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Apr  1 13:12:47 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 13:12:47 -0400
Subject: K4QPL 2024 CQ WPX SSB
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHmPybBFveQUL9bVJquiEH46qdXRm8+Sog7Gmhjxt2-yfA@mail.gmail.com>

 CONTENDER FOR WORLD SOA AB HP!!
(Ooops, April Fool).
Submitted to clutter the reflectors with an insignificant PT effort to hit
the required participation minimum and play with the SDR driven big screen
N1MM+ spectrum display.

Call: K4QPL
Operator(s): K4QPL
Station: K4QPL
Class: SOAB HP
QTH: NC
 Band  QSOs
------------
  160:    0
   80:    0
   40:   21
   20:   45
   15:   79
   10:   50
------------
Total:  195  Prefixes = 167  Total Score = 76,319
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

From n4ydu at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  1 18:20:47 2024
From: n4ydu at yahoo.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 22:20:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] AA4NC (N4YDU) WPX SSB SOABHP
References: <1013808903.2470225.1712010047864.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1013808903.2470225.1712010047864@mail.yahoo.com>


Call:?AA4NC
Operator(s):?N4YDU
Station: N4YDU

Class:?SOAB HP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 36
Location: USA
OpMode: SO2R ?

| Summary: ??Compare Scores |
| Band | QSOs |
| 160: | 10 |
| 80: | 178 |
| 40: | 435 |
| 20: | 1324 |
| 15: | 707 |
| 10: | 704 |
| Total: | 3358 | Prefixes | 1215 | Total Score | 9,846,360 |


?

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

| Comments: ? ??[email]?? ? 2024-04-01 01:20:03 |
| About a month ago the callsign AA4NC became available and I was able to get it and replace NR3X. Lots of memories of Will flooded my mind over the weekend - but very cool to honor him this weekend and moving forward by using his call.Fun contest for sure - Sunday was a challenge but the last few hours things picked up and made for a thrilling finish.Lots of awesome scores out there.73,Nate/N4YDUStation:2 Kenwood 590SGsAcom 2000AAlpha 86160M vertical80 meter inverted V40M 2 phased verticals20M moxon and 2 element yagi at 45 feet15M 3 element yagi at 40 feet and a loop at 60 feet10M 3 element yagi at 30 feet, moxon at 50 feet |


73,
Nate/N4YDU

From mike at bentwire.net  Mon Apr  1 19:47:18 2024
From: mike at bentwire.net (Mike Barts)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:47:18 -0400
Subject: Mo' picture please
Message-ID: <CAPHnhcp_4Lmem_aLgJmuQAh2eJ1g_+QLYKQX-7ZN9fZPFb_RoA@mail.gmail.com>

I'm putting together a slideshow that we will show at the RARSfest PVRC
table. Thank you to those who have provided me pictures. The rest of you,
dig through your phone or wherever you store your pictures and send some to
me. Preferably with PVRC members, but also station and antenna pics as
well. No mugs too ugly. Hopefully, mostly in focus.

Thanks and see you Saturday!

Mike N4GU


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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  2 09:13:01 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 13:13:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Mo' picture please
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References: <mailman.422.1712015261.3106.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
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    On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 07:47:45 PM EDT, Mike Barts via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I'm putting together a slideshow that we will show at the RARSfest PVRC
table. Thank you to those who have provided me pictures. The rest of you,
dig through your phone or wherever you store your pictures and send some to
me. Preferably with PVRC members, but also station and antenna pics as
well. No mugs too ugly. Hopefully, mostly in focus.

Thanks and see you Saturday!

Mike N4GU


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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  2 09:14:46 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 13:14:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Mo' picture please
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Message-ID: <2051380092.2592019.1712063688650@mail.yahoo.com>

 Nate and Tucker making a QSO from one side of the table to the other.? ?
VIA Remote stations.




    On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 07:47:45 PM EDT, Mike Barts via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I'm putting together a slideshow that we will show at the RARSfest PVRC
table. Thank you to those who have provided me pictures. The rest of you,
dig through your phone or wherever you store your pictures and send some to
me. Preferably with PVRC members, but also station and antenna pics as
well. No mugs too ugly. Hopefully, mostly in focus.

Thanks and see you Saturday!

Mike N4GU


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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  2 09:16:08 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 13:16:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Mo' picture please
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Message-ID: <726947965.2597408.1712063769821@mail.yahoo.com>

 11-2-
2006



    On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 07:47:45 PM EDT, Mike Barts via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I'm putting together a slideshow that we will show at the RARSfest PVRC
table. Thank you to those who have provided me pictures. The rest of you,
dig through your phone or wherever you store your pictures and send some to
me. Preferably with PVRC members, but also station and antenna pics as
well. No mugs too ugly. Hopefully, mostly in focus.

Thanks and see you Saturday!

Mike N4GU


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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  2 09:18:09 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 13:18:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Mo' picture please
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Message-ID: <1953844903.2600570.1712063889894@mail.yahoo.com>

 3-19-2003












    On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 07:47:45 PM EDT, Mike Barts via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I'm putting together a slideshow that we will show at the RARSfest PVRC
table. Thank you to those who have provided me pictures. The rest of you,
dig through your phone or wherever you store your pictures and send some to
me. Preferably with PVRC members, but also station and antenna pics as
well. No mugs too ugly. Hopefully, mostly in focus.

Thanks and see you Saturday!

Mike N4GU


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From kb1ri at yahoo.com  Thu Apr  4 16:40:22 2024
From: kb1ri at yahoo.com (Eric Wagner)
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:40:22 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: [rars] Jan Lewis, xyl of Tom,
 N4TL (SK) and RARSfest Consignment Table
In-Reply-To: <177235438.5721689.1712240846533@mail.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <ac3f7b03-9113-4680-8bcf-49587dc47666@yahoo.com>

Just saw this and thought others would like to know.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom and his family.

Eric - NR4O


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Subject: 	[rars] Jan Lewis, xyl of Tom, N4TL (SK) and RARSfest 
Consignment Table
Resent-Date: 	Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:27:31 -0700
Resent-From: 	k4hf953 at yahoo.com
Date: 	Thu, 4 Apr 2024 14:27:26 +0000 (UTC)
From: 	Chuck, K4HF via groups.io <k4hf953=yahoo.com at groups.io>
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We are sorry to learn of the sudden passing yesterday of Jan Lewis, wife 
of our Tom Lewis, N4TL.

Our sympathies are with their family and friends.? There is no further 
information at this time.

The RARSfest Consignment Table with carry on with the help of Bob 
Starkenburg, W4TTX.

Please refer ALL consignment questions to Bob.

Please DO NOT REPLY or USE the rars-l per the RARS Webmaster.

Thanks,
Chuck, K4HF


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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Apr  5 18:18:47 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 18:18:47 -0400
Subject: Fwd: My XYL
In-Reply-To: <992677284.3599096.1712353736540@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<992677284.3599096.1712353736540@mail.yahoo.com>
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Tom asked me to share this with you.

73...    Bill

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From: Tom Lewis <n4tl2 at yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2024, 5:48 PM
Subject: My XYL
To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>


Bill

please let people know.   thanks Tom


https://rfhr.com/obituaries/janet-arlene-lewis/

From mike at bentwire.net  Mon Apr  8 16:12:19 2024
From: mike at bentwire.net (Mike Barts)
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:12:19 -0400
Subject: Link for slideshow
Message-ID: <CAPHnhcrvZk1-deUemA4Zr7+HQ2TqtbJt54O93ptcJuoH6h+p4w@mail.gmail.com>

Here's the link for the slideshow we had at RARSfest. Notice that there is
a macro in it, so your software might flag it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pGKelmaQ5ZaFfdYeIp6sXeuSJMtMRp5g/view?usp=sharing

73, Mike N4GU


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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Apr  8 21:10:34 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 21:10:34 -0400
Subject: SEQP 2024
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHkXxne1-2z+iCeMa7BfeABSd-d+RuQCJwy0EDnLU8JViQ@mail.gmail.com>

  Solar Eclipse QSO Party - 2024

Call: K4QPL
Operator(s): K4QPL
Station: K4QPL
Class: Single Op HP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): Yes
Summary:
 Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs  Dig Qs  Grids
-----------------------------------
  160:    1     0       0       1
   80:    8     0       0       8
   40:    9     0       0       9
   20:   54     0       0      45
   15:    3     0       0       3
   10:    0     0       0       0
    6:    0     0       0       0
-----------------------------------
Total:   75     0       0      66  Total Score = 9,900
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Comments:

I hate to call this a contest, but sure was a heck of a fun operating event with
the chance to participate in the eclipse without any risk to the eyes. I didn't
list time because I was spending a lot of time band hopping and listening. There
were some really interesting propagation anomalies. As the eclipse rolled north
towards Ohio, NA8V, EN82, came in at a solid S6-7 fluttery signal on 160M at
almost 1900Z. So when else does that happen? I saw some others spotted, and saw
some RBN spots from my CQ's but only 1 QSO.
80M also picked up "as darkness fell" with 8's and 9's. I also had a
long QSO on 80 with Ted, WA3AER, FM19, after working him on 20 and 40 earlier.
We tried both 160 and 15 but no circuit and then 80 started receding as daylight
returned. I was initially excited when a 6 answered my CQ on 40, but his grid
turned out to be midwest as well.
20M carried the QSO total load, mostly ahead of the eclipse, but nothing unusual
about midday Q's on 20M so I actually spent more time going up and down the low
bands trying to determine how much the relatively localized darkness path could
create night time conditions.
While several friends and contesters showed up, I was amazed at how many uniques
I worked in the short time. I guess this event had a pull not found in regular
contests, even bringing in a QSO or two on CW with genuine no-code licensees. My
repeated requests for a grid at under 20 wpm got a repeated response of
"name is nnn in  state, and finally 73, TU. I was beginning to expect
another canned response of "rig is xxx, antenna yyy...." Mustn't be
too hard, at least he was on the air.
The graphs from HAM-SCI should be very interesting once all the logs and
RBN reports are processed.
I'm looking forward to the next one in 2044. At 101 it may have to be from ABOVE
the ionosphere if I mend my ways. HI
73,
Jim K4QPL


Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/

From bill at axelrods.org  Tue Apr  9 10:35:41 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:35:41 -0400
Subject: K3WA in SEQP
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyUrQ8pubcioo9k6a+bsi821j9xyFh1GjR_Y9x6v+w6aXw@mail.gmail.com>

Well, that was fun.  Not as active as I would have hoped.  I'm anxious to
see the final data from thins event.

  CallSign Used : K3WA
      Operator(s) : K3WA

Operator Category : SINGLE-OP
Assisted Category : ASSISTED
 Band : ALL
Power : HIGH
Mode : CW
 Default Exchange : FM05
Gridsquare : FM05JS

Name : Bill Axelrod
City/State/Zip : Pittsboro  NC  27312
ARRL Section : NC
Club/Team : Potomac Valley Radio Club
Software : N1MM Logger+ 1.0.10242.0

        Band   Mode  QSOs  Gird
           7       CW            4    2
          14      CW      54      44
       Total     CW      56       46

            Score : 5,152 (A meaningless number since we could do mults but
N1MM+
                        wouldn't score them).

Station:  Flex 6600, Power Genius Amp, Tuner genius antenna tuner
Antenna:  24 ft flagpole, 4:1 balun to 60 ft coax into shack

73...   Bill
:

         Antennas :

From n4ydunate at gmail.com  Mon Apr 15 07:21:13 2024
From: n4ydunate at gmail.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:21:13 -0400
Subject: DXpedition Book Dedicated to AA4NC
Message-ID: <CAODp0Y9-waZvu8g1x3bYhRYL6HpXSD7s38DzKLVhFV9L1mn3yw@mail.gmail.com>

Club,

I hope everyone is well.

Ron Oates, who traveled on many DXpeditions that the late AA4NC was a part
of, has written a book about many of the exploits. He has dedicated this
book to Will.

Please see the links below for the cover of the book, table of contents and
dedication.

Ron is in the process of tallying up orders for the first run of printing.
If you are interested in getting a copy, please email Ron directly at
RonOates at aol.com.

The book will run around $40 plus about $6 for shipping if you need it
mailed.

Cover
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe3kUZV_MLdIH9MdGJLFiv3-DDHj5vHl/view?usp=sharing>
Table of Contents
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dWPvszuGarGmcU2nJRqbpmBLB4PcvvIH/view?usp=sharing>
Dedication
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mjij_3Z4l_DnNfauyy6pPvmRGUL9RBXF/view?usp=sharing>

73,

Nate/N4YDU

From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Apr 15 10:53:38 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:53:38 -0400
Subject: K3WA in GAQP
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyWvJFC3FO18r0_9DxRzDZBm=bBPfo-PNsGmFs-D35-x5A@mail.gmail.com>

CallSign Used : K3WA
Operator Category : SINGLE-OP, Band : ALL, Power : HIGH, Mode : CW,
Exchange : NC
ARRL Section : NC
Club/Team : Potomac Valley Radio Club

        Band     QSOs     Pts  Mult
         3.5             4         8      1
           7            28       56    14
          14             5       10      5
       Total           37       74    20


        Score : 1,480
        Rig :  Flex 6600, PowerGenius Amp

         Antenna:  Flagpole

      73...   Bill K3WA

From n4ydu at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 14 16:28:38 2024
From: n4ydu at yahoo.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:28:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] DXpedition Book Dedicated to AA4NC
References: <1328721017.5487676.1713126519419.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1328721017.5487676.1713126519419@mail.yahoo.com>

Club,
I hope everyone is well.?
Ron Oates, who traveled on many DXpeditions that the late AA4NC was a part of has written a book about many of the exploits. He has dedicated this book to Will.
Attached are the dedication page, table of contents and cover of the nearly 300 page color book that will be printed soon.
Ron is in the process of tallying up orders for the first run of printing. If you are interested in getting a copy, please email Ron directly at RonOates at aol.com.
The book will run around $40 plus about $6 for shipping if you need it mailed.?
73,
Nate/N4YDU

From n4ydunate at gmail.com  Sun Apr 14 17:07:16 2024
From: n4ydunate at gmail.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:07:16 -0400
Subject: DXpedition Book Dedicated to AA4NC
Message-ID: <CAODp0Y8LC2PE7OsBEwcSTq5twuGJuCf1Okf3Du_YxNaTAKm2yw@mail.gmail.com>

Club,

I hope everyone is well.

Ron Oates, who traveled on many DXpeditions that the late AA4NC was a part
of has written a book about many of the exploits. He has dedicated this
book to Will.

Attached are the dedication page, table of contents and cover of the nearly
300 page color book that will be printed soon.

Ron is in the process of tallying up orders for the first run of printing.
If you are interested in getting a copy, please email Ron directly at
RonOates at aol.com.

The book will run around $40 plus about $6 for shipping if you need it
mailed.

73,

Nate/N4YDU

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Tue Apr 16 21:58:53 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:58:53 -0400
Subject: Low retracted height crankup tower 
Message-ID: <0F84AEFE-1A82-4F3D-9894-D50812E7326E@gmail.com>

I am looking for a motorized crankup tower of about 50-60 ft that will carry about 100 lbs weight and about 9SF wind load. Lots around new and used. Here?s the problem. When lowered it needs to be as low as possible but not exceeding about 12?. This is essential. All the ones I see are about 22? plus the antenna. Has anyone used or seen a commercial unit with specs similar to what I?m looking for?
Please respond direct offline. 
Thanks 
Jim K4QPL VP5M

Sent from my iPhone

From bill at axelrods.org  Thu Apr 18 16:26:39 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:26:39 -0400
Subject: ANNOUNCING: PVRC-NC Hybrid-Zoom Chapter Meeting 2 May 2024
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyW=zVAWoY8XOwkMjQ80LE467hL8b9E21rN7EW7cRPnAeg@mail.gmail.com>

PVRC-NC invites you to our scheduled May 2024 Hy-brid NC Chapter Zoom
meeting on Thursday 2 May.

*What: *PVRC-NC Chapter hybrid-zoom May 2024 meeting
*When: *May 2, 2024 (5-2-24) at 6:00 PM Eastern Time ? Early Birds welcome
at 5:30
*Where: *Hickory Tavern at 1156 Parkside Main St , Cary, NC 27519 - or via
Zoom
*Why: *Thankfully, the Pollen season is nearing its end and the real Spring
season is beginning.  There are some good and interesting contests in May
to talk about as we get to the close to the end of PVRC's 2023/24 contest
season.  Time for us to explore what we can do to increase our individual
scores for the 2024/25 Contest year.  We will explore some ways to do just
that at this meeting.  One way is to super glue your butt in the chair.  A
more reasonable approach is advance your skills and station and starting
operating SO2R (Single Operator, two Radio).  Our speaker at the May
meeting will be Nate, N4YDU who will give us a presentation on SO2R.  Be
there!

73...   Bill K3WA
Chairman PVRC-NC Chapter
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From davetct at gmail.com  Sun Apr 21 21:13:44 2024
From: davetct at gmail.com (dave collins)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:13:44 -0400
Subject: n4cwz cqmm
Message-ID: <CAKMH0dG+R+VNM2GNeH9vYJbFRYwXnTVO_cjh=LKT6PW-t=Q2CA@mail.gmail.com>

Well this was a complete afterthought .  After the presentation put on by
our own distinguished PVRC member,Tripp N4NTO,I have been doing a fair
amount of POTA work. Alot of fun.  Anyhow,I activated a park yesterday and
heard this contest going on,so this morning,I took the 1/4 vertical and set
it out at the end of the apartment building.
Had a good time. Bands werent good but I did run some?,and had some good
spots in Europe.  Never the less, I had a good time.  73 dave n4cwz



Call: N4CWZ
Operator(s): N4CWZ
Station: N4CWZ

Class: SOAB LP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs):

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Prefixes
----------------------
   80:
   40:
   20:  30       2
   15:  16       3
   10:  14       9
----------------------
Total:  60      14  Countries = 23  Total Score = 7,844

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

had a good time  thanks 73


Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/

-- 
Dave Collins
David Collins GC Inc

From k4ha at att.net  Thu Apr 25 16:43:38 2024
From: k4ha at att.net (Robert Lukaszewski)
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:43:38 -0400
Subject: For Sale K4D
References: <013901da9751$40fa6db0$c2ef4910$.ref@att.net>
Message-ID: <013901da9751$40fa6db0$c2ef4910$@att.net>

I am posting this for Ron N4XD who is trying to do an estate sale for Art
K6XT.

 

***********************

 

>From estate of Art, K6XT

Equipment is in Idaho (I'm in NC and listing for his wife).

Bought new in May 2023

K4D, KAT4 internal tuner, K-Pod

Asking $5400 plus shipping

I do have a copy of the original invoice. A copy can be provided.

I've seen the radio and it's in excellent shape. VERY little use.

With original boxes. Will ship from his QRZ address in Idaho.

Thanks

Ron

N4XD

 

Email  ron.spencer at zoho.com <mailto:ron.spencer at zoho.com>  for any specific
data and picture.

 

******************************

Thanks

 

Robert Lukaszewski   K4HA

6009 Brass Lantern Ct

Raleigh, NC 27606

 

 


From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Apr 26 10:37:57 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:37:57 -0400
Subject: Reminder - PVRC-NC May Monthly Hy-brid Zoom meeting 6 PM 2 May 2023
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyXK=iAz_XwSs3ntpLxJSiH7pzV0W04Wf3kCU+SYCPb57w@mail.gmail.com>

PVRC-NC invites you to our scheduled May 2024 Hy-brid NC Chapter Zoom
meeting on Thursday 2 May.

*What: *PVRC-NC Chapter hybrid-zoom May 2024 meeting
*When: *May 2, 2024 (5-2-24) at 6:00 PM Eastern Time ? Early Birds welcome
at 5:30
*Where: *Hickory Tavern at 1156 Parkside Main St , Cary, NC 27519 - or via
Zoom
*Why: *Thankfully, the Pollen season is nearing its end and the real Spring
season is beginning.  There are some good and interesting contests in May
to talk about as we get to the close to the end of PVRC's 2023/24 contest
season.  Time for us to explore what we can do to increase our individual
scores for the 2024/25 Contest year.  We will explore some ways to do just
that at this meeting.  One way is to super glue your butt in the chair.  A
more reasonable approach is advance your skills and station and starting
operating SO2R (Single Operator, two Radio).  Our speaker at the May
meeting will be Nate, N4YDU who will give us a presentation on SO2R.  Be
there!

73...   Bill K3WA
Chairman PVRC-NC Chapter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Join Zoom Meeting at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89158403817?pwd=fSVsSK76zdMtJbhKvmm9xY3gYkVOAW.1

Meeting ID: 891 5840 3817
Passcode: 112071

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? +1 309 205 3325 US
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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Apr 26 10:48:56 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:48:56 -0400
Subject: PVRC Roster
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyWo15w5JqRsPXPpaVG7o8SMtseViB9wE0igkZDiWet88g@mail.gmail.com>

We've had some challenges with updates to the PVRC roster on our website.
Some folks missing, some names incorrect, some emails missing.

So, for each of us, please take a few minutes and take a look at the roster
on pvrc.org and see if we have your information correct.  If not, please
let me know what is should show.  I will put that list together and try to
force requisite changes.

I would like to get everyone's input by next Friday 3 May.

Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
Chairman PVRC-NC
VP PVRC

From davetct at gmail.com  Sun Apr 28 17:54:03 2024
From: davetct at gmail.com (dave collins)
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:54:03 -0400
Subject: N4CWZ Florida qso party
Message-ID: <CAKMH0dFDGpJwBcU5N7woTZ8sOPOELDpz43f5_Q7TPvNQ9ADHRg@mail.gmail.com>

  Had a good time. Bands werent all that good. But I had fun. 73 Dave


                Florida QSO Party - 2024

Call: N4CWZ
Operator(s): N4CWZ
Station: N4CWZ

Class: SOABCW LP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs):

Summary:
 Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs
--------------------
   40:   12
   20:   46
   15:    1
   10:
--------------------
Total:   59     0  CW Mults = 30  Ph Mults = 0  Total Score = 7,080

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

always a fun one. Set the 1/4 wave vertical up at the end of the apartment
and
it worked well. Had alot of fun. Also saw Easter Island spotted on 15 and
got
them first call!  73 dave

-- 
Dave Collins
David Collins GC Inc

From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Apr 29 11:12:14 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:12:14 -0400
Subject: K3WA in FQP
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyVPbJvqk2y9rZAYS754D8=vm30+ncvDRyD697iku6PVEA@mail.gmail.com>

Call: K3WA
Class: SOABCW HP
QTH:
Operating Time (hrs): 3

Summary:
 Band  CW Qs
--------------------
   40:   12
   20:   63
   15:    2
   10:    0
--------------------
Total:   77     CW Mults = 38  Ph Mults = 0  Total Score = 5,852

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

73...   Bill

From k4ha at att.net  Tue Apr 30 19:01:23 2024
From: k4ha at att.net (Robert Lukaszewski)
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:01:23 -0400
Subject: For Sale
References: <02c301da9b52$539be480$fad3ad80$.ref@att.net>
Message-ID: <02c301da9b52$539be480$fad3ad80$@att.net>

Good Evening gents, I have for sale two (2 ) digital swr/power meters from
Danny K4ITL's estate.

 

1.. Elecraft W2 with 2 sensors.  1- HF   1 UHF/VHF works great asking $300

 

2.  Array Solutions Power Master II comes with 1 HF 3KW sensor also works
great asking $275

 

You can text or call me below.

 

Thanks

 

Bob

 

Robert Lukaszewski   K4HA

6009 Brass Lantern Ct

Raleigh, NC 27606

 

919-215-2018 Cell

 


