From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sun Sep  1 13:20:59 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2024 13:20:59 -0400
Subject: NR4M Galactic Pigfest 9/14
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Anyone interested? I?m thinking about driving up. Sharing and seeing all our PVRC neighbors could be a fun Saturday.
Leave around 8, get there about noon, stay until about 3 and be back in Raleigh around 7. Audi seats 5 comfortably, scrunch a couple more in the third row. 
See the notice. $10 each, have to commit by 9/7. 
Meanwhile enjoy this weekend. 
73,
Jim K4QPL 

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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sun Sep  1 13:35:34 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2024 13:35:34 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] NR4M Galactic Pigfest 9/14
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P.S. I can put the Tarheel antenna and a radio in if we have any back seat ops in the car!

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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Sep  6 10:30:22 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:30:22 -0400
Subject: Chapter meetings
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Folks,

     Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
questions about our monthly meetings.

     In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions

    I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
our meetings in person.

     First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
meetings which were also well attended.

     After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...

     We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
table.

     So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
may have are desired.  PLEASE!

     Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
that also.

     Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.

QRV.

Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA

From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Sep  6 10:31:51 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:31:51 -0400
Subject: Chapter Meetings
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyXmnZY-eaaq+gXtRF_k0g2=WFuZTQ00KuPFUr2nx1ahqw@mail.gmail.com>

Folks,

     Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
questions about our monthly meetings.

     In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions

    I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
our meetings in person.

     First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
meetings which were also well attended.

     After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...

     We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
table.

     So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
may have are desired.  PLEASE!

     Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
that also.

     Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.

QRV.

Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
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From tsrwvcomm at aol.com  Fri Sep  6 12:05:43 2024
From: tsrwvcomm at aol.com (Ted N9NB)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 12:05:43 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Hi Bill -meeting
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Hi Bill,

I?ve been off the reflector due to work and email overload, but I recently heard there was low attendance at our PVRC NC meetings.

I stopped going when the meetings moved away from Manchesters because the venue that was chosen had a very bad meeting room and food that was not so great. I had a fair and then a lousy meal, and that did it for me. I read later that the place had a long record of food poisoning.

Life is too short to eat bad food and to have bad acoustics -:), and I found the hybrid remote/in person to be too challenging to attend and to hear everyone. I simply gave up.

When the pipes burst at Manchesters, we all met once at a place on north raleigh which had a nice meeting room with monitors and good food (Italian, as I recall). They were very accommodating and I had told  you or someone that we should consider that location. They were on the west side of the street - o forget the name but I recommended it at the time to you.

Another good place with a meeting room ( I think it?s a meeting room) is Vics on Lake Boone Trail in West Raleigh but easy access on I-440.

I think good acoustics and good food are top priorities for a meeting and I hope we find a venue with such as I would like to add this to my activities.

73,
Ted N9NB 



From n4ydu at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  6 13:50:13 2024
From: n4ydu at yahoo.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 17:50:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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 Hi Bill,
Hickory Tavern is kind of a pain to get to from the Wake Forest/Youngsville area and that typically results in me not wanting to attend the meetings.? I'm not a huge fan of the room we meet in - the layout makes it a little difficult to run the hybrid meeting. I see the appeal to the hybrid meeting but I prefer in-person only. I find the zoom-stuff to be a little distracting (audio issues, mic being passed around, general QRM). However, it is nice to see folks who can't physically make it to the meetings.
My thoughts on reviving attendance would be the following:   
   - Find a better location - Milton's in Raleigh comes to mind or even revisit Manchesters. Manchesters did not close, they had staffing issues and that led to them not wanting to mess with the meeting room (if I remember correctly).
   - Offer some sort of activity at the meetings - we used to do paper contests - those were fun but also require someone to put one together each month. Show and tell?
   - Do not do the around the table conversation when there is a program. We did that at one point in the past.
   - Keep the meetings on a monthly schedule
   - Encourage presentations - maybe give the presenter a free beer or something.?

73,

Nate/N4YDU
    On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:32:20 AM EDT, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 Folks,

? ? Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
attending our monthly meetings in person.? Last night there were only four
of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
questions about our monthly meetings.

? ? In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions

? ? I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.? I especially would like
to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
our meetings in person.

? ? First a bit of history.? Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.? Once COVID hit,
Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
meetings which were also well attended.

? ? After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
re-starting in-person meetings.? And so we did.? Manchester's re-opened but
steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.? We went on a search
for a new venue.? Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.? They
were a good choice.? And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
come to our in-person meetings.? These meetings work well.? But...

? ? We're not getting much attendance.? Aside from that being very
disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.? The room can
fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
table.

? ? So, my first question to y'all is:? What should we do about it?? We
could do nothing and? continue our present practice.? We could go back to
Zoom only meetings.? We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
Zoom only the other two months?? What do you think?? Any and all ideas you
may have are desired.? PLEASE!

? ? Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
and the length of our meetings.? A number of us have opined that our
meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
table" chat.? Should we cut out the guest speakers?? Only have something
scheduled (maye) four time a year?? What do you think?? Please comment on
that also.

? ? Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.

QRV.

Thanks and 73...? Bill K3WA
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From k3ydx at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  6 13:55:13 2024
From: k3ydx at yahoo.com (Hank)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 13:55:13 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Hi Bill -meeting
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Haven?t heard anyone complain about the food where we are now.  Nor have I heard of anyone getting food poisoning there in the past year plus that we?ve been meeting there.

I?m not looking for gourmet food in a social group meeting associated with a hobby interest.  A simple burger or bowl of chili and salad are more than adequate.

My vote is to go to quarterly meetings in person and have monthly zoom get togethers if you so desire.

People have multiple demands on their free time and monthly travels of 25 or more miles isn?t a popular option for many.

My 2 cents,
73
Hank

> On Sep 6, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Ted N9NB via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Bill,
> 
> I?ve been off the reflector due to work and email overload, but I recently heard there was low attendance at our PVRC NC meetings.
> 
> I stopped going when the meetings moved away from Manchesters because the venue that was chosen had a very bad meeting room and food that was not so great. I had a fair and then a lousy meal, and that did it for me. I read later that the place had a long record of food poisoning.
> 
> Life is too short to eat bad food and to have bad acoustics -:), and I found the hybrid remote/in person to be too challenging to attend and to hear everyone. I simply gave up.
> 
> When the pipes burst at Manchesters, we all met once at a place on north raleigh which had a nice meeting room with monitors and good food (Italian, as I recall). They were very accommodating and I had told  you or someone that we should consider that location. They were on the west side of the street - o forget the name but I recommended it at the time to you.
> 
> Another good place with a meeting room ( I think it?s a meeting room) is Vics on Lake Boone Trail in West Raleigh but easy access on I-440.
> 
> I think good acoustics and good food are top priorities for a meeting and I hope we find a venue with such as I would like to add this to my activities.
> 
> 73,
> Ted N9NB 
> 
> 
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Fri Sep  6 15:56:18 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 15:56:18 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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Bill,
Thanks for putting all this up for consideration. Being 25% of the live
attendance last night, I stated my case that *something* needs to be done.
Other than the cost of the toll road, it's pretty convenient for me going
against the evening RTP traffic but I'll go anywhere that works
for the gang. Food for a sports bar is good. Fish and chips rival what you
get in England. One beer, entree and tip end up around $30 which isn't bad
but I wouldn't object to fast food if we need to be more economical.

Everything else, I also agree with Nate. Zoom meetings work OK for a small
group or for a larger presentation. Maybe a program on lighting, audio and
how to put your best foot forward in a virtual meeting would be useful. In
any event, virtual meetings are a poor substitute for getting together in
person, "mini-Dayton" fashion. Mike N4GU and I are driving up to the NR4M
pig fest just to see our northern neighbors. Still have room....

I confess my violations, but each of us in the round table report needs to
get to the point and with a SHORT summary. Maybe the chairman should have a
stop watch and a red light.? That also leaves more time for informal
discussions.

We've had some very good programs and I like those, but I think one per
quarter would keep it fresh. Dispense with personal reports at those
meetings.

Having attended PVRC NC meetings for 25+ years, I look forward to the next
25!
73,
Jim K4QPL


On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 1:50?PM Nathan Moreschi via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Hi Bill,
> Hickory Tavern is kind of a pain to get to from the Wake
> Forest/Youngsville area and that typically results in me not wanting to
> attend the meetings.  I'm not a huge fan of the room we meet in - the
> layout makes it a little difficult to run the hybrid meeting. I see the
> appeal to the hybrid meeting but I prefer in-person only. I find the
> zoom-stuff to be a little distracting (audio issues, mic being passed
> around, general QRM). However, it is nice to see folks who can't physically
> make it to the meetings.
> My thoughts on reviving attendance would be the following:
>    - Find a better location - Milton's in Raleigh comes to mind or even
> revisit Manchesters. Manchesters did not close, they had staffing issues
> and that led to them not wanting to mess with the meeting room (if I
> remember correctly).
>    - Offer some sort of activity at the meetings - we used to do paper
> contests - those were fun but also require someone to put one together each
> month. Show and tell?
>    - Do not do the around the table conversation when there is a program.
> We did that at one point in the past.
>    - Keep the meetings on a monthly schedule
>    - Encourage presentations - maybe give the presenter a free beer or
> something.
>
> 73,
>
> Nate/N4YDU
>     On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:32:20 AM EDT, Bill Axelrod via
> PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>  Folks,
>
>     Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
> of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> questions about our monthly meetings.
>
>     In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
> the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
> and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
>
>     I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
> to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
> our meetings in person.
>
>     First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
> We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
> Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
> meetings which were also well attended.
>
>     After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
> steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
> for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
> were a good choice.  And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
> Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
>
>     We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
> disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
> They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
> fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> table.
>
>     So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
> could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
> Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
> Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
> may have are desired.  PLEASE!
>
>     Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
> and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
> meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
> table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
> scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
> that also.
>
>     Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
> in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
> hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.
>
> QRV.
>
> Thanks and 73...  Bill K3WA
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From kb1ri at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  6 18:23:45 2024
From: kb1ri at yahoo.com (Eric Wagner)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 18:23:45 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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My thoughts are the following.

1. I like the in person and hybrid meetings.? I think it helps us keep 
better in
 ??? touch with those that have unreasonably long drives to the meetings 
and still
 ??? get personal interactions with those that do show up.? I suspect 
most of the
 ??? folks with long drives still won't join us often even if the venue 
moves.
 ??? We are geographically widely dispersed.? Moving back to North Raleigh
 ??? wouldn't be a big deal for me.? But, it is a bigger deal for Bill 
and Hank.
 ??? Recently, I have had some conflicts with other commitments and missed
 ??? a meeting or two. But, I really try to block out that time slot to 
attend in
 ??? person each month.

2. I agree with Hank and Jim that the food is typical pub/bar food.? Not 
as much
 ??? variety as Manchesters.? I did notice that the Hickory Tavern menu 
slimmed
 ??? down a bit over the past year.? The venue does have some noise 
challenges
 ??? in the room.? I'm not attending for the culinary experience.

3. I think with Bill's most recent mic upgrade the
 ??? sound quality was MUCH improved this last meeting.? In my experience,
 ??? even 'professionally' designed video conference rooms had issues with
 ??? microphones and audio around a large conference table. ?? As I recall,
 ??? Manchesters didn't provide much in the way of Audio/Video support.
 ??? Hybrid meetings there would be equally difficult and maybe worse.

4. I like having presentations.? I think everyone learns from them and I 
don't
 ??? mind contributing to prepare one or two topics that others are 
interested
 ??? in.? We can dispense with the round the table discussion when we have
 ??? a presentation.? I really haven't found the meetings to be too 
long.? Some
 ??? topic suggestions, Hamvention/Contest U summary from an attendee,
 ??? station automation topics and there are always things like antennas,
 ??? new radios and propagation during sunspot maximum.

 ?5. If we did a quarterly in person meeting would more of us make a
 ??? commitment to attend in person independent of location?? If the
 ??? location is really the issue, then lets try some other location and
 ??? see how it goes.

Eric - NR4O

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From sgworth at gmail.com  Fri Sep  6 22:05:04 2024
From: sgworth at gmail.com (Stephen Worth)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 22:05:04 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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I have little to offer here.  Given my job I come when I can and when I am
travelling I do not. That, unfortunately, is how it has to be.  I prefer in
person meetings and will gladly go to wherever the group wants to meet.  I
am willing to contribute the cost of my meal for months I must miss to keep
the venue we are using reimbursed if that will help.

I enjoy the meetings with speakers where I can learn about things and gain
practical experience. I encourage that we do this, maybe not every month,
but fairly regularly. I enjoy hearing about what the members are doing, but
we can skip on that when needed to get the meeting time right.  One thing I
would like to suggest.  I would love to hear more, on some rotating basis,
about how everyone has their station setup and what is working well and not
so well for them. I learn a lot from hearing about how others are choosing
to do things.

Regards,
Steve Worth

On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:32?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:31:51 -0400
> Subject: Chapter Meetings
> Folks,
>
>      Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
> of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> questions about our monthly meetings.
>
>      In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
> the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
> and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
>
>     I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
> to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
> our meetings in person.
>
>      First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
> We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
> Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
> meetings which were also well attended.
>
>      After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
> steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
> for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
> were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
> Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
>
>      We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
> disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
> They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
> fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> table.
>
>      So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
> could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
> Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
> Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
> may have are desired.  PLEASE!
>
>      Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
> and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
> meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
> table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
> scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
> that also.
>
>      Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
> in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
> hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.
>
> QRV.
>
> Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
> ReplyForward
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From davetct at gmail.com  Fri Sep  6 22:43:09 2024
From: davetct at gmail.com (dave collins)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 22:43:09 -0400
Subject: n4cwz cwo
Message-ID: <CAKMH0dFrLOj_S0rOqtZPLpo2BcUdfge_pSUOucx-6H3UbrT4VQ@mail.gmail.com>

Had a good time. Apartment set up went pretty good. Had some good spots on
40   Got the 40-10 efhw in the woods up to about 30ft at the high end. 5 ft
where I feed it. Recognized some pvrc calls  Thanks for the q's

                    CWops CW Open - 0000Z-0359Z

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

Class: Single Op LP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 2?

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
-------------------
  160:
   80:
   40:  104    96
   20:   20    20
   15:
   10:
-------------------
Total:  124   116  Total Score = 14,384

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

man was it packed. Had a blast but didn't hang out much on 20 because my
low efhw
and 100w was tuff going. Went to 40 early and ran and had fun  did some s
and p.
 thanks for the q's  Apartment setup!!!!  No big numbers but I had fun!! 73

-- 
Dave Collins
David Collins GC Inc

From w4mps at nc.rr.com  Sat Sep  7 09:48:42 2024
From: w4mps at nc.rr.com (Marc Sullivan W4MPS)
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 09:48:42 -0400
Subject: PVRCNC Digest, Vol 248, Issue 2
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Hi All
Bill asked for feedback re meetings.
Since covid, I haven?t participated in many meetings, just a couple of zoom checkins. Manchesters was a hike from Clayton but I tried to attend whenever I could. In addition to camaraderie, what motivated me was education. PVRC has some incredibly knowledgable members, and I always came away with some valuable tidbit. Hearing about operating successes, dxpeditions and event plans fascinated me. I?m a casual contester at best: QSO parties, sweeps, QRP sprints, etc. so the roundtable reports always were a bit intimidating, as my reports were boring compared to what some of the other guys accomplished that month. Who wants to hear about my latest POTA achievements - HI. Although some of the NCQP adventures I listened to at the meetings were priceless.
I agree with Nate?s comments about hybrid zoom meetings. Tough to administer. Perhaps alternating between in person meetings and zoom only meetings might work better. Occasional presentations would also be valuable IMO. I?ll never forget Nate?s TI7W presentation for example. I made sure I brought my video camera to that meeting. Hard to believe that was 6 years ago. Age is another issue. I?m closing in on 78 and although the brain is still in its 30?s, the body always reminds me of reality. So zoom meetings tend to be more appealing these days.
Just my two cents. 
Vy 73
Marc, W4MPS




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> From: Nathan Moreschi <n4ydu at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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> Hi Bill,
> Hickory Tavern is kind of a pain to get to from the Wake Forest/Youngsville area and that typically results in me not wanting to attend the meetings.? I'm not a huge fan of the room we meet in - the layout makes it a little difficult to run the hybrid meeting. I see the appeal to the hybrid meeting but I prefer in-person only. I find the zoom-stuff to be a little distracting (audio issues, mic being passed around, general QRM). However, it is nice to see folks who can't physically make it to the meetings.
> My thoughts on reviving attendance would be the following:   
>   - Find a better location - Milton's in Raleigh comes to mind or even revisit Manchesters. Manchesters did not close, they had staffing issues and that led to them not wanting to mess with the meeting room (if I remember correctly).
>   - Offer some sort of activity at the meetings - we used to do paper contests - those were fun but also require someone to put one together each month. Show and tell?
>   - Do not do the around the table conversation when there is a program. We did that at one point in the past.
>   - Keep the meetings on a monthly schedule
>   - Encourage presentations - maybe give the presenter a free beer or something.?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Nate/N4YDU
>    On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:32:20 AM EDT, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
> 
> Folks,
> 
> ? ? Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> attending our monthly meetings in person.? Last night there were only four
> of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> questions about our monthly meetings.
> 
> ? ? In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
> the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
> and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
> 
> ? ? I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.? I especially would like
> to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
> our meetings in person.
> 
> ? ? First a bit of history.? Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
> We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.? Once COVID hit,
> Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
> meetings which were also well attended.
> 
> ? ? After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> re-starting in-person meetings.? And so we did.? Manchester's re-opened but
> steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.? We went on a search
> for a new venue.? Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.? They
> were a good choice.? And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
> Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> come to our in-person meetings.? These meetings work well.? But...
> 
> ? ? We're not getting much attendance.? Aside from that being very
> disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
> They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.? The room can
> fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> table.
> 
> ? ? So, my first question to y'all is:? What should we do about it?? We
> could do nothing and? continue our present practice.? We could go back to
> Zoom only meetings.? We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
> Zoom only the other two months?? What do you think?? Any and all ideas you
> may have are desired.? PLEASE!
> 
> ? ? Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
> and the length of our meetings.? A number of us have opined that our
> meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
> table" chat.? Should we cut out the guest speakers?? Only have something
> scheduled (maye) four time a year?? What do you think?? Please comment on
> that also.
> 
> ? ? Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
> in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
> hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.
> 
> QRV.
> 
> Thanks and 73...? Bill K3WA
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> From: Hank <k3ydx at yahoo.com>
> To: Ted N9NB <tsrwvcomm at aol.com>
> Cc: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Hi Bill -meeting
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> Haven?t heard anyone complain about the food where we are now.  Nor have I heard of anyone getting food poisoning there in the past year plus that we?ve been meeting there.
> 
> I?m not looking for gourmet food in a social group meeting associated with a hobby interest.  A simple burger or bowl of chili and salad are more than adequate.
> 
> My vote is to go to quarterly meetings in person and have monthly zoom get togethers if you so desire.
> 
> People have multiple demands on their free time and monthly travels of 25 or more miles isn?t a popular option for many.
> 
> My 2 cents,
> 73
> Hank
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Ted N9NB via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Bill,
>> 
>> I?ve been off the reflector due to work and email overload, but I recently heard there was low attendance at our PVRC NC meetings.
>> 
>> I stopped going when the meetings moved away from Manchesters because the venue that was chosen had a very bad meeting room and food that was not so great. I had a fair and then a lousy meal, and that did it for me. I read later that the place had a long record of food poisoning.
>> 
>> Life is too short to eat bad food and to have bad acoustics -:), and I found the hybrid remote/in person to be too challenging to attend and to hear everyone. I simply gave up.
>> 
>> When the pipes burst at Manchesters, we all met once at a place on north raleigh which had a nice meeting room with monitors and good food (Italian, as I recall). They were very accommodating and I had told  you or someone that we should consider that location. They were on the west side of the street - o forget the name but I recommended it at the time to you.
>> 
>> Another good place with a meeting room ( I think it?s a meeting room) is Vics on Lake Boone Trail in West Raleigh but easy access on I-440.
>> 
>> I think good acoustics and good food are top priorities for a meeting and I hope we find a venue with such as I would like to add this to my activities.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Ted N9NB
>> 
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> From: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
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> Bill,
> Thanks for putting all this up for consideration. Being 25% of the live
> attendance last night, I stated my case that *something* needs to be done.
> Other than the cost of the toll road, it's pretty convenient for me going
> against the evening RTP traffic but I'll go anywhere that works
> for the gang. Food for a sports bar is good. Fish and chips rival what you
> get in England. One beer, entree and tip end up around $30 which isn't bad
> but I wouldn't object to fast food if we need to be more economical.
> 
> Everything else, I also agree with Nate. Zoom meetings work OK for a small
> group or for a larger presentation. Maybe a program on lighting, audio and
> how to put your best foot forward in a virtual meeting would be useful. In
> any event, virtual meetings are a poor substitute for getting together in
> person, "mini-Dayton" fashion. Mike N4GU and I are driving up to the NR4M
> pig fest just to see our northern neighbors. Still have room....
> 
> I confess my violations, but each of us in the round table report needs to
> get to the point and with a SHORT summary. Maybe the chairman should have a
> stop watch and a red light.? That also leaves more time for informal
> discussions.
> 
> We've had some very good programs and I like those, but I think one per
> quarter would keep it fresh. Dispense with personal reports at those
> meetings.
> 
> Having attended PVRC NC meetings for 25+ years, I look forward to the next
> 25!
> 73,
> Jim K4QPL
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 1:50?PM Nathan Moreschi via PVRCNC <
>> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Bill,
>> Hickory Tavern is kind of a pain to get to from the Wake
>> Forest/Youngsville area and that typically results in me not wanting to
>> attend the meetings.  I'm not a huge fan of the room we meet in - the
>> layout makes it a little difficult to run the hybrid meeting. I see the
>> appeal to the hybrid meeting but I prefer in-person only. I find the
>> zoom-stuff to be a little distracting (audio issues, mic being passed
>> around, general QRM). However, it is nice to see folks who can't physically
>> make it to the meetings.
>> My thoughts on reviving attendance would be the following:
>>   - Find a better location - Milton's in Raleigh comes to mind or even
>> revisit Manchesters. Manchesters did not close, they had staffing issues
>> and that led to them not wanting to mess with the meeting room (if I
>> remember correctly).
>>   - Offer some sort of activity at the meetings - we used to do paper
>> contests - those were fun but also require someone to put one together each
>> month. Show and tell?
>>   - Do not do the around the table conversation when there is a program.
>> We did that at one point in the past.
>>   - Keep the meetings on a monthly schedule
>>   - Encourage presentations - maybe give the presenter a free beer or
>> something.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Nate/N4YDU
>>    On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:32:20 AM EDT, Bill Axelrod via
>> PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Folks,
>> 
>>    Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
>> attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
>> of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
>> questions about our monthly meetings.
>> 
>>    In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
>> the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
>> and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
>> 
>>    I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
>> ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
>> to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
>> our meetings in person.
>> 
>>    First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
>> We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
>> Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
>> meetings which were also well attended.
>> 
>>    After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
>> re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
>> steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
>> for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
>> were a good choice.  And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
>> Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
>> come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
>> 
>>    We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
>> disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
>> They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
>> fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
>> They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
>> table.
>> 
>>    So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
>> could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
>> Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
>> Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
>> may have are desired.  PLEASE!
>> 
>>    Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
>> and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
>> meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
>> table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
>> scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
>> that also.
>> 
>>    Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
>> in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
>> hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.
>> 
>> QRV.
>> 
>> Thanks and 73...  Bill K3WA
>> ReplyForward
>> Add reaction
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sat Sep  7 10:30:03 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 10:30:03 -0400
Subject: 20M QRM
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHnOwNYHFgGRMb8Go0Sj2BWDm8LgF3rdPwZW1L1cp1wiKw@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone hearing some kind of broadcast signal 14.021--14.027 wiping out this
portion of the band where I was running?
Don't have time to analyze it further.
73,
Jim K4QPL

From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Sat Sep  7 10:52:48 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 14:52:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] 20M QRM
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 It sounds like AM broadcasting.?
    On Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:31:55 AM EDT, James Jordan via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 Anyone hearing some kind of broadcast signal 14.021--14.027 wiping out this
portion of the band where I was running?
Don't have time to analyze it further.
73,
Jim K4QPL
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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Sat Sep  7 11:03:42 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 15:03:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] 20M QRM
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 It was north of my house and just went away
Tom


    On Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:31:55 AM EDT, James Jordan via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 Anyone hearing some kind of broadcast signal 14.021--14.027 wiping out this
portion of the band where I was running?
Don't have time to analyze it further.
73,
Jim K4QPL
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sat Sep  7 17:08:55 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 17:08:55 -0400
Subject: KC3X antenna
Message-ID: <CAMaWZH=N51V7ZtP9_6MQXKbrxVgGZh+KNhioPZxVr0v4TSQwhQ@mail.gmail.com>

I received the following from Hollis, KC3X:

As a formember of PVRC I am ending my days and moving into an assisted home.

I have a Mosley PRO series 3" Boom   multi-band 10-40 meters. Pro-67-c3
mounted on a 50 ft aluminum tower with a hazer and an electric winch.

It is a beautiful system but it  has to go. Please pass it to all PVCR
members to see if there is any interest. I live in Snow Hill, NC 28580.
He also attached a picture which being on a Hazer is easier to maintain
without climbing. Please contact Hollis directly if interested as I
couldn't attach the photo to this posting.
73,
Jim, K4QPL

From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Sun Sep  8 12:22:35 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2024 12:22:35 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2845.1725633134.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.2845.1725633134.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTf+2SzGAK-qrTwnWmq=_zGt6zuVDY8YuAm0eO4EEnf03Q@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,

Good idea to assess our meeting process. I do enjoy the round-the-table
discussions, learning what others are doing contest/radio-wise that does
not make it in an email on the reflector.

I have always found it difficult to work the club meetings into my
schedule. When working full time, prior to our Zoom format, I was often
out-of-town or had family commitments so could not make the meetings. The
times I did make an appearance during the period at Manchesters, I always
enjoyed the meetings and the food. It was only a 10-minute drive from my
north Raleigh home.  Now that I have moved to south Cary, the drive to
either Manchesters or Hickory Tavern is over 20 minutes, sometimes worse
due to traffic issues. I have no issues with the Hickory Tavern food.
However, the acoustics in the meeting room are not pleasant; too much glass
and the entrance door opens to the full restaurant's noise level.

Regardless of any changes, my family commitments often get in the way of
making the meetings. The past year has been tough, the XYL has fallen twice
this year, and we pick up our twin grandsons from pre-school and keep them
for a few hours before returning them to their home, Monday - Friday. By
5:30pm I am ready to just sit down and relax.

73,
Henry - K4TMC



On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:32?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:31:51 -0400
> Subject: Chapter Meetings
> Folks,
>
>      Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only four
> of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> questions about our monthly meetings.
>
>      In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that discussion,
> the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
> and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
>
>     I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
> to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly attend
> our meetings in person.
>
>      First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at Manchester's.
> We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
> Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to Zoom
> meetings which were also well attended.
>
>      After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened but
> steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
> for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.  They
> were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a hybrid
> Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
>
>      We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
> disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
> They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room can
> fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> table.
>
>      So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
> could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
> Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and do
> Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas you
> may have are desired.  PLEASE!
>
>      Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
> and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
> meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around the
> table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
> scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
> that also.
>
>      Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
> in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
> hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and needs.
>
> QRV.
>
> Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
> ReplyForward
> Add reaction
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri,  6 Sep 2024 10:32:15 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sun Sep  8 21:25:45 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2024 21:25:45 -0400
Subject: CDE 45 II rotator for sale
Message-ID: <4F6CA268-31DE-459B-BB33-B179095C1F1A@gmail.com>

This is the lightweight equivalent of a Ham-4 which was donated to RARS (Raleigh main club) with no direction indicator working but otherwise new and never installed. I think someone wired it wrong and fried the potentiometer connection. With MFJ out of business the only parts source are the internet extortionists. So I MacGyver?d a connection and it works fine with a late model control box with LED panel lighting. Suitable for light beam or VHF.
HRO selling for $600.00. Asking $350 OBO for club. 
Will bring to NR4M PigFest Saturday. 
Can send picture offline. 
73,
Jim K4QPL 

Sent from my iPhone

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 21:06:34 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 21:06:34 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3102.1725812577.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.2845.1725633134.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3102.1725812577.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHndgF1axxBaFe7Z2JzN8srkcojMKMpktPJNFq_N_sKopA@mail.gmail.com>

Bill and all,
Seeing all the responses and thinking about this some more, I just don't
see a "One size fits all" answer to our meeting dilemma. It's actually 60
miles between Wake Forest and Pittsboro, not to mention other member QTHs.
Even if we find a spot halfway in between a lot of folks will have a 30
mile drive to get there so with gas, (possibly tolls), traffic and food,
being there in person is a major time and $ commitment. Then we have the
gap between retirees and those with job commitments. Evening may be the
only time for some--for others it means traffic and night driving. So where
am I going with this?
For program presentations to everyone, virtual is the only way to get
everyone together and a zoom meeting at say 7 p.m. so everyone can be at
home and fed, but still finish up by 8 would work.
So how about in-person? Why don't we set up "pods" in convenient locations
for a significant geographical group at a time and place they agree. Like a
NE group finding something on say Falls of Neuse near I-540 or even
something on the south end of Wake Forest like Carolina Ale House. It would
be a smaller group (couldn't be smaller than the last meeting at Hickory!)
so we just find a place where we can book a table and make our own noise if
a private room isn't available. Won't matter if we're not hybrid zoom.
Likewise, maybe a SW location for another group like Cary Crossroads (We
used to meet there before Manchesters) which is at the intersection of
I-440, I-40, U.S. 64 and U.S. 1 South.
Those of us either in between or so inclined and able could attend both
when the stars converged. It wouldn't even have to be at the same time or
place every month. Breakfast, lunch, dinner--doesn't matter. Just a matter
of email coordination.
Then we have a couple "specials" for everyone like a lunch after RARSfest
in February, or just a park picnic or hosted cookout in September where
everyone makes a special effort to attend.
We really need to keep this great group together, but the metropolis has
grown around us and we need to adapt in a way that's both personal but
workable.
Comments or flames please!!
73,
Jim K4QPL



On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 12:23?PM Henry Pollock - K4TMC via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Henry Pollock - K4TMC <kilo4tmc at gmail.com>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2024 12:22:35 -0400
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
> Bill,
>
> Good idea to assess our meeting process. I do enjoy the round-the-table
> discussions, learning what others are doing contest/radio-wise that does
> not make it in an email on the reflector.
>
> I have always found it difficult to work the club meetings into my
> schedule. When working full time, prior to our Zoom format, I was often
> out-of-town or had family commitments so could not make the meetings. The
> times I did make an appearance during the period at Manchesters, I always
> enjoyed the meetings and the food. It was only a 10-minute drive from my
> north Raleigh home.  Now that I have moved to south Cary, the drive to
> either Manchesters or Hickory Tavern is over 20 minutes, sometimes worse
> due to traffic issues. I have no issues with the Hickory Tavern food.
> However, the acoustics in the meeting room are not pleasant; too much glass
> and the entrance door opens to the full restaurant's noise level.
>
> Regardless of any changes, my family commitments often get in the way of
> making the meetings. The past year has been tough, the XYL has fallen twice
> this year, and we pick up our twin grandsons from pre-school and keep them
> for a few hours before returning them to their home, Monday - Friday. By
> 5:30pm I am ready to just sit down and relax.
>
> 73,
> Henry - K4TMC
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:32?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> > To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:31:51 -0400
> > Subject: Chapter Meetings
> > Folks,
> >
> >      Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> > attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only
> four
> > of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> > questions about our monthly meetings.
> >
> >      In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that
> discussion,
> > the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas suggested
> > and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
> >
> >     I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> > ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would like
> > to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly
> attend
> > our meetings in person.
> >
> >      First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at
> Manchester's.
> > We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
> > Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to
> Zoom
> > meetings which were also well attended.
> >
> >      After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> > re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened
> but
> > steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a search
> > for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.
> They
> > were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a
> hybrid
> > Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> > come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
> >
> >      We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
> > disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory Tavern.
> > They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room
> can
> > fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> > They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> > table.
> >
> >      So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?  We
> > could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back to
> > Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter and
> do
> > Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas
> you
> > may have are desired.  PLEASE!
> >
> >      Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker program
> > and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
> > meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around
> the
> > table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have something
> > scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment on
> > that also.
> >
> >      Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to our
> > in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences, wild
> > hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and
> needs.
> >
> > QRV.
> >
> > Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
> > ReplyForward
> > Add reaction
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri,  6 Sep 2024 10:32:15 -0400 (EDT)
> > Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
> > ______________________________________________________________
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>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Henry Pollock - K4TMC via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sun,  8 Sep 2024 12:22:58 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
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From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 22:10:28 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 22:10:28 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3292.1725930419.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.2845.1725633134.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3102.1725812577.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3292.1725930419.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTcA-ycv0-TMxjoAFkTTeL74x3FurmQ7EmEE0A+sJAA_BQ@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,

Interesting ideas...How are the members in the DC area dealing with this?
Traffic there is worse than here, or at least it was 20 years ago! (XYL
from Arlington/Alexandria area).

73,
Henry - K4TMC


On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 9:07?PM James Jordan via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 21:06:34 -0400
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
> Bill and all,
> Seeing all the responses and thinking about this some more, I just don't
> see a "One size fits all" answer to our meeting dilemma. It's actually 60
> miles between Wake Forest and Pittsboro, not to mention other member QTHs.
> Even if we find a spot halfway in between a lot of folks will have a 30
> mile drive to get there so with gas, (possibly tolls), traffic and food,
> being there in person is a major time and $ commitment. Then we have the
> gap between retirees and those with job commitments. Evening may be the
> only time for some--for others it means traffic and night driving. So where
> am I going with this?
> For program presentations to everyone, virtual is the only way to get
> everyone together and a zoom meeting at say 7 p.m. so everyone can be at
> home and fed, but still finish up by 8 would work.
> So how about in-person? Why don't we set up "pods" in convenient locations
> for a significant geographical group at a time and place they agree. Like a
> NE group finding something on say Falls of Neuse near I-540 or even
> something on the south end of Wake Forest like Carolina Ale House. It would
> be a smaller group (couldn't be smaller than the last meeting at Hickory!)
> so we just find a place where we can book a table and make our own noise if
> a private room isn't available. Won't matter if we're not hybrid zoom.
> Likewise, maybe a SW location for another group like Cary Crossroads (We
> used to meet there before Manchesters) which is at the intersection of
> I-440, I-40, U.S. 64 and U.S. 1 South.
> Those of us either in between or so inclined and able could attend both
> when the stars converged. It wouldn't even have to be at the same time or
> place every month. Breakfast, lunch, dinner--doesn't matter. Just a matter
> of email coordination.
> Then we have a couple "specials" for everyone like a lunch after RARSfest
> in February, or just a park picnic or hosted cookout in September where
> everyone makes a special effort to attend.
> We really need to keep this great group together, but the metropolis has
> grown around us and we need to adapt in a way that's both personal but
> workable.
> Comments or flames please!!
> 73,
> Jim K4QPL
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 12:23?PM Henry Pollock - K4TMC via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Henry Pollock - K4TMC <kilo4tmc at gmail.com>
> > To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> > Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2024 12:22:35 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
> > Bill,
> >
> > Good idea to assess our meeting process. I do enjoy the round-the-table
> > discussions, learning what others are doing contest/radio-wise that does
> > not make it in an email on the reflector.
> >
> > I have always found it difficult to work the club meetings into my
> > schedule. When working full time, prior to our Zoom format, I was often
> > out-of-town or had family commitments so could not make the meetings. The
> > times I did make an appearance during the period at Manchesters, I always
> > enjoyed the meetings and the food. It was only a 10-minute drive from my
> > north Raleigh home.  Now that I have moved to south Cary, the drive to
> > either Manchesters or Hickory Tavern is over 20 minutes, sometimes worse
> > due to traffic issues. I have no issues with the Hickory Tavern food.
> > However, the acoustics in the meeting room are not pleasant; too much
> glass
> > and the entrance door opens to the full restaurant's noise level.
> >
> > Regardless of any changes, my family commitments often get in the way of
> > making the meetings. The past year has been tough, the XYL has fallen
> twice
> > this year, and we pick up our twin grandsons from pre-school and keep
> them
> > for a few hours before returning them to their home, Monday - Friday. By
> > 5:30pm I am ready to just sit down and relax.
> >
> > 73,
> > Henry - K4TMC
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:32?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> > pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> > > To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > > Cc:
> > > Bcc:
> > > Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:31:51 -0400
> > > Subject: Chapter Meetings
> > > Folks,
> > >
> > >      Recently, we have seen a s steady decline in the number of us
> > > attending our monthly meetings in person.  Last night there were only
> > four
> > > of us in the room - and that raised a good discussion and a series of
> > > questions about our monthly meetings.
> > >
> > >      In this fairly lengthy email I would like to lay out that
> > discussion,
> > > the questions raised during the meeting, and some of the ideas
> suggested
> > > and solicit your thought, inputs, and sugestions
> > >
> > >     I ask that you all read the following and share us your thoughts,
> > > ideas, etc about how our chapter should proceed.  I especially would
> like
> > > to hear from those of you who live in the area but do not regularly
> > attend
> > > our meetings in person.
> > >
> > >      First a bit of history.  Pre-COVID we met monthly up at
> > Manchester's.
> > > We usually had 12 - 15 members attend those meetings.  Once COVID hit,
> > > Manchester's closed as did all other meeting places and we switched to
> > Zoom
> > > meetings which were also well attended.
> > >
> > >      After the COVID pandemic ended many of us started clamoring for
> > > re-starting in-person meetings.  And so we did.  Manchester's re-opened
> > but
> > > steadfastly decided to not host meetings like ours.  We went on a
> search
> > > for a new venue.  Eric, NR4O, recommended the Hickory Tavern in Cary.
> > They
> > > were a good choice.   And so we restarted in-person meetings with a
> > hybrid
> > > Zoom meeting to include those of us who live too far away to reasonably
> > > come to our in-person meetings.  These meetings work well.  But...
> > >
> > >      We're not getting much attendance.  Aside from that being very
> > > disappointing, it is patently unfair to the folks at the Hickory
> Tavern.
> > > They give us use of their private room at no cost each month.  The room
> > can
> > > fit 25 or more people and could be earning even more revenue for them.
> > > They dedicate a server to support us, even if we barely fill one small
> > > table.
> > >
> > >      So, my first question to y'all is:  What should we do about it?
> We
> > > could do nothing and  continue our present practice.  We could go back
> to
> > > Zoom only meetings.  We could hold in-person meetings once a quarter
> and
> > do
> > > Zoom only the other two months?  What do you think?  Any and all ideas
> > you
> > > may have are desired.  PLEASE!
> > >
> > >      Another related question concerns our monthly guest speaker
> program
> > > and the length of our meetings.  A number of us have opined that our
> > > meetings have grown too long with both a guest speaker and our "around
> > the
> > > table" chat.  Should we cut out the guest speakers?  Only have
> something
> > > scheduled (maye) four time a year?  What do you think?  Please comment
> on
> > > that also.
> > >
> > >      Again, especially for those of you that don't routinely come to
> our
> > > in-person meetings, please share your thoughts, ideas, preferences,
> wild
> > > hairs, or other opinions and let's see how we can meet our wants and
> > needs.
> > >
> > > QRV.
> > >
> > > Thanks and 73...   Bill K3WA
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From wtschrader at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 22:24:34 2024
From: wtschrader at gmail.com (William Schrader)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 22:24:34 -0400
Subject: The choice of a venue:
Message-ID: <CAL6hBck32e7Xjwy2T6dDsaVwHV+8tnaQj9KUVmOW7r4KtdSv9A@mail.gmail.com>

PVRCNCers:

The discussion over the past few days in response to Bill's questions
brought back to me an old similar story that (I hope) will amuse. Here ya
go:

Years ago, there was a bunch of hams who got together occasionally for
lunch. They decided to create a radio club with regular monthly meetings.
Sooo, they discussed and discussed and finally decided to meet at a local
restaurant. They discussed and discussed and finally settled on a new
restaurant, the "Hofbrau Gugelhupf" that had excellent menu reviews and a
private dining room.

It was a big success! The club prospered and grew. After ten years
membership had fallen off, and they decided to consider a change. Sooo,
they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided to go to the Hofbrau
Gugelhupf, because it had close-in parking and no stairs.

Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided
to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because they had an early bird special and
valet parking.

Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided
to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because nobody could remember that they had
been there before.

Q.E.D.

73,
Bill K2TNO

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 22:53:03 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 22:53:03 -0400
Subject: The choice of a venue:
In-Reply-To: <CAL6hBck32e7Xjwy2T6dDsaVwHV+8tnaQj9KUVmOW7r4KtdSv9A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL6hBck32e7Xjwy2T6dDsaVwHV+8tnaQj9KUVmOW7r4KtdSv9A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <298EEB13-C9FF-4F49-B04B-5030175D7A40@gmail.com>

What about the last chapter?

The waiter at the Hofbrau Gugelhupf said to the young internet gaming club, ?You guys remind me of a club of radio amateurs or ?hams? that used to meet here. But there were never any young guys with them and I guess they?re all gone now.?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 9, 2024, at 10:24?PM, William Schrader <wtschrader at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?PVRCNCers:
> 
> The discussion over the past few days in response to Bill's questions
> brought back to me an old similar story that (I hope) will amuse. Here ya
> go:
> 
> Years ago, there was a bunch of hams who got together occasionally for
> lunch. They decided to create a radio club with regular monthly meetings.
> Sooo, they discussed and discussed and finally decided to meet at a local
> restaurant. They discussed and discussed and finally settled on a new
> restaurant, the "Hofbrau Gugelhupf" that had excellent menu reviews and a
> private dining room.
> 
> It was a big success! The club prospered and grew. After ten years
> membership had fallen off, and they decided to consider a change. Sooo,
> they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided to go to the Hofbrau
> Gugelhupf, because it had close-in parking and no stairs.
> 
> Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
> consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided
> to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because they had an early bird special and
> valet parking.
> 
> Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
> consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided
> to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because nobody could remember that they had
> been there before.
> 
> Q.E.D.
> 
> 73,
> Bill K2TNO

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 23:00:07 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 23:00:07 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings
In-Reply-To: <CAGJtcTcA-ycv0-TMxjoAFkTTeL74x3FurmQ7EmEE0A+sJAA_BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGJtcTcA-ycv0-TMxjoAFkTTeL74x3FurmQ7EmEE0A+sJAA_BQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DB8BB434-7E32-4F33-8B8D-EACB0D2EA033@gmail.com>


From wtschrader at gmail.com  Tue Sep 10 00:44:47 2024
From: wtschrader at gmail.com (William Schrader)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:44:47 -0400
Subject: The choice of a venue:
In-Reply-To: <298EEB13-C9FF-4F49-B04B-5030175D7A40@gmail.com>
References: <CAL6hBck32e7Xjwy2T6dDsaVwHV+8tnaQj9KUVmOW7r4KtdSv9A@mail.gmail.com>
	<298EEB13-C9FF-4F49-B04B-5030175D7A40@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL6hBck4EaK3VGP1unoZJcmTKvARE7baBmhRbFvJDZXLqwoNuw@mail.gmail.com>

J: great coda to end the opera!

 Or, should we call it a "Morse coda?"

...just asking...



On Mon, Sep 9, 2024, 10:53?PM James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> What about the last chapter?
>
> The waiter at the Hofbrau Gugelhupf said to the young internet gaming
> club, ?You guys remind me of a club of radio amateurs or ?hams? that used
> to meet here. But there were never any young guys with them and I guess
> they?re all gone now.?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 9, 2024, at 10:24?PM, William Schrader <wtschrader at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?PVRCNCers:
> >
> > The discussion over the past few days in response to Bill's questions
> > brought back to me an old similar story that (I hope) will amuse. Here ya
> > go:
> >
> > Years ago, there was a bunch of hams who got together occasionally for
> > lunch. They decided to create a radio club with regular monthly meetings.
> > Sooo, they discussed and discussed and finally decided to meet at a local
> > restaurant. They discussed and discussed and finally settled on a new
> > restaurant, the "Hofbrau Gugelhupf" that had excellent menu reviews and a
> > private dining room.
> >
> > It was a big success! The club prospered and grew. After ten years
> > membership had fallen off, and they decided to consider a change. Sooo,
> > they discussed and discussed. Finally they decided to go to the Hofbrau
> > Gugelhupf, because it had close-in parking and no stairs.
> >
> > Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
> > consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they
> decided
> > to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because they had an early bird special
> and
> > valet parking.
> >
> > Another ten years went by. Membership had fallen off, and they decided to
> > consider a change. Sooo, they discussed and discussed. Finally they
> decided
> > to go to the Hofbrau Gugelhupf, because nobody could remember that they
> had
> > been there before.
> >
> > Q.E.D.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bill K2TNO
>

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 10 17:21:56 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:21:56 -0400
Subject: Tower projects at K4QPL--ground crew needed
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHnLi0_2m=Y6RKV_8s4fQpKd1dQA2iTV+oemrGwkHqSUNA@mail.gmail.com>

Time waits for no man and I have come to the conclusion that it is time for
me to hang up my climbing belt and come up with a better way to tend my
aluminum garden. Through experience at VP5 I have also learned that the
SteppIR is a damn good antenna with the benefit of including WARC band
capacity and is particularly adaptable to different heights AGL.
So, the Rohn 75' with the TH7XX is coming down and being replaced with an
AlumaTower 40' fold over/crankup with a SteppIR.
Fin, NC4FG, is team leader and primary climber.
Game day is Monday with alternate Wednesday for weather or other causes.
Biscuits, coffee and a safety meeting at 8 a.m.before we start. Bring
gloves and a hard hat if you have one.
LMK if you can join us.Address good on QRZ.
Thanks and 73,
Jim K4QPL

From bill at axelrods.org  Wed Sep 11 10:27:57 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:27:57 -0400
Subject: Chapter Meetings Update
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyU8BrkSuPZJ5khokG1r6ikrqBu=atpgy8O4oCXeyfZ9=Q@mail.gmail.com>

GM All.

     So far, II have received inputs from nine of us.  Thank you!

     The more inputs we get the better off we all will be so please keep
your inputs and ideas coming.

     So where are we so far?  Well, Jim K4QPL succinctly summed it up by
saying "I just don't see a "One size fits all solution".

     He's right.  Whether the question is where to meet, how often, what
time, outside speakers, etc. we have plenty of valid inputs and options.
There are potential plans of action emerging but whatever we evolve to, it
won't be overnight.

     I see our first step is to set a goal of starting whatever new meeting
approach in January of 2025 and maintain our current meeting plan until
then.  That will give us time to develop our approach to 2025 meetings.

     We have three guest speakers for the last quarter of 2024:
3-Oct John - K3TN Nov SS Hints
7-Nov Frank - W3LPL Low Band RX Antennas
5-Dec Tom - N4TL Classic Radio Restoration

     At this point, I urge everyone to get their two cents into this
discussion.  The more inputs and ideas we can get, the better we'll do in
the future.

     I have three more items/issues that I'd like to get your inputs on.

1.  Should we try to get a holiday dinner event set up for PVRC-NC?  If
yes, would you volunteer to help get one setup?
2.  Whatever we wind up doing in the future will very likely include a
change of venue/venues.  I would like to get some help in identifying
potential new venues and checking them out.  Who is up to help?
3.  If we find a great venue that charges for use of a really good private
room, would you be willing to chip in for that cost?

MAX INPUTS PLEASE!

73...   Bill K3WA

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 11 12:13:10 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:13:10 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3447.1726064902.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.3447.1726064902.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHmpgiz2ZjA6FxoPjnoWZb68jAYybSkdMW9QQsvGDdmf4w@mail.gmail.com>

QSL. Good plan, Bill. Let's keep working on options.

I'm not in favor of  holiday dinner. Personally, it will be hard to find a
date that doesn't conflict with family and travel plans. Being a special
interest club our XYL's and significant others are generally not interested
and may not have that much in common with others. The handful of non-hams
attending dinners at Dayton seem universally bored. We're also
multi-cultural and are we talking "holiday" or "Christmas"?
With uncertain participation and significant planning required, I don't
think it's worthwhile.

73,
Jim K4QPL:

On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 10:28?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:27:57 -0400
> Subject: Chapter Meetings Update
> GM All.
>
>      So far, II have received inputs from nine of us.  Thank you!
>
>      The more inputs we get the better off we all will be so please keep
> your inputs and ideas coming.
>
>      So where are we so far?  Well, Jim K4QPL succinctly summed it up by
> saying "I just don't see a "One size fits all solution".
>
>      He's right.  Whether the question is where to meet, how often, what
> time, outside speakers, etc. we have plenty of valid inputs and options.
> There are potential plans of action emerging but whatever we evolve to, it
> won't be overnight.
>
>      I see our first step is to set a goal of starting whatever new meeting
> approach in January of 2025 and maintain our current meeting plan until
> then.  That will give us time to develop our approach to 2025 meetings.
>
>      We have three guest speakers for the last quarter of 2024:
> 3-Oct John - K3TN Nov SS Hints
> 7-Nov Frank - W3LPL Low Band RX Antennas
> 5-Dec Tom - N4TL Classic Radio Restoration
>
>      At this point, I urge everyone to get their two cents into this
> discussion.  The more inputs and ideas we can get, the better we'll do in
> the future.
>
>      I have three more items/issues that I'd like to get your inputs on.
>
> 1.  Should we try to get a holiday dinner event set up for PVRC-NC?  If
> yes, would you volunteer to help get one setup?
> 2.  Whatever we wind up doing in the future will very likely include a
> change of venue/venues.  I would like to get some help in identifying
> potential new venues and checking them out.  Who is up to help?
> 3.  If we find a great venue that charges for use of a really good private
> room, would you be willing to chip in for that cost?
>
> MAX INPUTS PLEASE!
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:28:22 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
> ______________________________________________________________
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>
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From wtschrader at gmail.com  Wed Sep 11 12:14:56 2024
From: wtschrader at gmail.com (William Schrader)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:14:56 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3453.1726071213.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.3447.1726064902.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3453.1726071213.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAL6hBckP8Mo1iTDyY-uvn1WyrHXkTLNbwBaKhar7KmKn9ADdYg@mail.gmail.com>

I agree ... No party

On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 12:13?PM James Jordan via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:13:10 -0400
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
> QSL. Good plan, Bill. Let's keep working on options.
>
> I'm not in favor of  holiday dinner. Personally, it will be hard to find a
> date that doesn't conflict with family and travel plans. Being a special
> interest club our XYL's and significant others are generally not interested
> and may not have that much in common with others. The handful of non-hams
> attending dinners at Dayton seem universally bored. We're also
> multi-cultural and are we talking "holiday" or "Christmas"?
> With uncertain participation and significant planning required, I don't
> think it's worthwhile.
>
> 73,
> Jim K4QPL:
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 10:28?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> > To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:27:57 -0400
> > Subject: Chapter Meetings Update
> > GM All.
> >
> >      So far, II have received inputs from nine of us.  Thank you!
> >
> >      The more inputs we get the better off we all will be so please keep
> > your inputs and ideas coming.
> >
> >      So where are we so far?  Well, Jim K4QPL succinctly summed it up by
> > saying "I just don't see a "One size fits all solution".
> >
> >      He's right.  Whether the question is where to meet, how often, what
> > time, outside speakers, etc. we have plenty of valid inputs and options.
> > There are potential plans of action emerging but whatever we evolve to,
> it
> > won't be overnight.
> >
> >      I see our first step is to set a goal of starting whatever new
> meeting
> > approach in January of 2025 and maintain our current meeting plan until
> > then.  That will give us time to develop our approach to 2025 meetings.
> >
> >      We have three guest speakers for the last quarter of 2024:
> > 3-Oct John - K3TN Nov SS Hints
> > 7-Nov Frank - W3LPL Low Band RX Antennas
> > 5-Dec Tom - N4TL Classic Radio Restoration
> >
> >      At this point, I urge everyone to get their two cents into this
> > discussion.  The more inputs and ideas we can get, the better we'll do in
> > the future.
> >
> >      I have three more items/issues that I'd like to get your inputs on.
> >
> > 1.  Should we try to get a holiday dinner event set up for PVRC-NC?  If
> > yes, would you volunteer to help get one setup?
> > 2.  Whatever we wind up doing in the future will very likely include a
> > change of venue/venues.  I would like to get some help in identifying
> > potential new venues and checking them out.  Who is up to help?
> > 3.  If we find a great venue that charges for use of a really good
> private
> > room, would you be willing to chip in for that cost?
> >
> > MAX INPUTS PLEASE!
> >
> > 73...   Bill K3WA
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:28:22 -0400 (EDT)
> > Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > PVRCNC mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/pvrcnc
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:PVRCNC at mailman.qth.net
> >
> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: James Jordan via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:13:34 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
> ______________________________________________________________
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From dongladwell1 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 11 13:25:25 2024
From: dongladwell1 at gmail.com (Don Gladwell)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:25:25 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3454.1726071318.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.3447.1726064902.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>	<mailman.3453.1726071213.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3454.1726071318.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <00b701db046f$96ee1d30$c4ca5790$@gmail.com>

I am not in favor of a holiday dinner.  I have more of those now and don't
need any more.

As far as input on the meetings goes, I would like to see another location
more central to everyone if possible.   I am not crazy about the food and
the meeting room at Hickory Tavern.  I think presentations once a quarter is
fine.  As far as Zoom is concerned, I can take it or leave it.  I can see
advantage of it to those that aren't close enough to come in person or times
when health issues don't allow one to attend in person.

Don-W4BBT

-----Original Message-----
From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of William Schrader via PVRCNC
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:15 PM
To: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>; Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update

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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Wed Sep 11 14:28:13 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:28:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3463.1726075535.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.3447.1726064902.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3453.1726071213.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3454.1726071318.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<mailman.3463.1726075535.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
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 I attend a Swans Island DX dinner every month. Wednesday. We don't have a meeting, or presentations. No going around the room. We just eat and talk. It's nice. We have from two to 12. Most of the time 4 to 6. Thats fine with me. I enjoy the chat.? We go to?

O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant.? We get there at 5PM before it gets busy. If we have enough people, the staff will let us pull tables together in the back near the restrooms. It works because we are early.? That place gets busy later. Especially when the live music starts.

RARS goes to iHop on 6 forks and Sawmill RD. We start arriving a 6 and dinner orders start at 6:30. We take over tables to right as you go in. Next to the windows. Most of the time it's okay and we use two to 4 tables.?No meeting, no minutes, no presentation. no Zoom. Just talk.? Tuesday.?


73 Tom N4TL



    On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 01:43:08 PM EDT, Don Gladwell via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I am not in favor of a holiday dinner.? I have more of those now and don't
need any more.

As far as input on the meetings goes, I would like to see another location
more central to everyone if possible.? I am not crazy about the food and
the meeting room at Hickory Tavern.? I think presentations once a quarter is
fine.? As far as Zoom is concerned, I can take it or leave it.? I can see
advantage of it to those that aren't close enough to come in person or times
when health issues don't allow one to attend in person.

Don-W4BBT

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From bill at axelrods.org  Wed Sep 11 14:51:55 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:51:55 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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Tom,

     If I understand you correctly, neither of these places have a private
meeting room.  Correct?

Thanks...   Bill

On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 2:28?PM Tom Lewis <n4tl2 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I attend a Swans Island DX dinner every month. Wednesday. We don't have a
> meeting, or presentations. No going around the room. We just eat and talk.
> It's nice. We have from two to 12. Most of the time 4 to 6. Thats fine with
> me. I enjoy the chat.  We go to
> O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant.  We get there at 5PM before it gets busy. If
> we have enough people, the staff will let us pull tables together in the
> back near the restrooms. It works because we are early.  That place gets
> busy later. Especially when the live music starts.
>
> RARS goes to iHop on 6 forks and Sawmill RD. We start arriving a 6 and
> dinner orders start at 6:30. We take over tables to right as you go in.
> Next to the windows. Most of the time it's okay and we use two to 4 tables. No
> meeting, no minutes, no presentation. no Zoom. Just talk.  Tuesday.
>
>
>
> 73 Tom N4TL
>
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 01:43:08 PM EDT, Don Gladwell via
> PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>
> I am not in favor of a holiday dinner.  I have more of those now and don't
> need any more.
>
> As far as input on the meetings goes, I would like to see another location
> more central to everyone if possible.  I am not crazy about the food and
> the meeting room at Hickory Tavern.  I think presentations once a quarter
> is
> fine.  As far as Zoom is concerned, I can take it or leave it.  I can see
> advantage of it to those that aren't close enough to come in person or
> times
> when health issues don't allow one to attend in person.
>
> Don-W4BBT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of William Schrader via PVRCNC
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:15 PM
> To: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>; Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Wed Sep 11 15:11:04 2024
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:11:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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 iHop has a room to the left as you go in. It has a lot of windows. We used it for a year or so until they had staffing problems.
The other place does not.
Tom
    On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 02:52:09 PM EDT, Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org> wrote:  
 
 Tom,
? ? ?If I understand you?correctly, neither of these places have a private meeting room.? Correct?
Thanks...? ?Bill
On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 2:28?PM Tom Lewis <n4tl2 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 I attend a Swans Island DX dinner every month. Wednesday. We don't have a meeting, or presentations. No going around the room. We just eat and talk. It's nice. We have from two to 12. Most of the time 4 to 6. Thats fine with me. I enjoy the chat.? We go to?

O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant.? We get there at 5PM before it gets busy. If we have enough people, the staff will let us pull tables together in the back near the restrooms. It works because we are early.? That place gets busy later. Especially when the live music starts.

RARS goes to iHop on 6 forks and Sawmill RD. We start arriving a 6 and dinner orders start at 6:30. We take over tables to right as you go in. Next to the windows. Most of the time it's okay and we use two to 4 tables.?No meeting, no minutes, no presentation. no Zoom. Just talk.? Tuesday.?


73 Tom N4TL



    On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 01:43:08 PM EDT, Don Gladwell via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 I am not in favor of a holiday dinner.? I have more of those now and don't
need any more.

As far as input on the meetings goes, I would like to see another location
more central to everyone if possible.? I am not crazy about the food and
the meeting room at Hickory Tavern.? I think presentations once a quarter is
fine.? As far as Zoom is concerned, I can take it or leave it.? I can see
advantage of it to those that aren't close enough to come in person or times
when health issues don't allow one to attend in person.

Don-W4BBT

-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of William Schrader via PVRCNC
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:15 PM
To: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update

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From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Wed Sep 11 15:39:53 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:39:53 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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Bill,

Thanks for the update.

Re your questions.
#1 - Holiday Party.  I vote NO; Jim summed up the reasons well. I am
already finding it hard enough to work in a December trip to the beach for
the ARRL 10M Contest. On top of the normal December activities, my
daughter-in-law and the twin grandsons have birthdays in December.
#2 - Since COVID we do not eat out often enough to provide any
recommendations. Someone had mentioned Milton's Pizza. It's a great place
but not sure if they have a totally closed off room for parties. My family
has eaten there for over 30 years and have always enjoyed their lunch
buffets more than the evening menu meals. Might be a great place for an
informal weekend lunch gathering for a small group.
#3 -  I have no problem with a room fee if it meets all of our needs.

73,
Henry - K4TMC



On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 10:28?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:27:57 -0400
> Subject: Chapter Meetings Update
> GM All.
>
>      So far, II have received inputs from nine of us.  Thank you!
>
>      The more inputs we get the better off we all will be so please keep
> your inputs and ideas coming.
>
>      So where are we so far?  Well, Jim K4QPL succinctly summed it up by
> saying "I just don't see a "One size fits all solution".
>
>      He's right.  Whether the question is where to meet, how often, what
> time, outside speakers, etc. we have plenty of valid inputs and options.
> There are potential plans of action emerging but whatever we evolve to, it
> won't be overnight.
>
>      I see our first step is to set a goal of starting whatever new meeting
> approach in January of 2025 and maintain our current meeting plan until
> then.  That will give us time to develop our approach to 2025 meetings.
>
>      We have three guest speakers for the last quarter of 2024:
> 3-Oct John - K3TN Nov SS Hints
> 7-Nov Frank - W3LPL Low Band RX Antennas
> 5-Dec Tom - N4TL Classic Radio Restoration
>
>      At this point, I urge everyone to get their two cents into this
> discussion.  The more inputs and ideas we can get, the better we'll do in
> the future.
>
>      I have three more items/issues that I'd like to get your inputs on.
>
> 1.  Should we try to get a holiday dinner event set up for PVRC-NC?  If
> yes, would you volunteer to help get one setup?
> 2.  Whatever we wind up doing in the future will very likely include a
> change of venue/venues.  I would like to get some help in identifying
> potential new venues and checking them out.  Who is up to help?
> 3.  If we find a great venue that charges for use of a really good private
> room, would you be willing to chip in for that cost?
>
> MAX INPUTS PLEASE!
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
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> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
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From davetct at gmail.com  Wed Sep 11 16:06:39 2024
From: davetct at gmail.com (dave collins)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:06:39 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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Well  I really enjoy the meetings when I can make it......which is not very
often. As yall know its a tick over 200 miles round trip!  I need to make
an effort to make it once a quarter or better.  Being there in person is
totally different than  zoom. If it hadn't been for zoom though I
wouldn't be typing this  Would have never made the initial trip there,so
there is that. Bought the only good thing that came out of Covid.  Anyhow I
personally like the meeting where it's at........when I make it. Not deep
into Raleigh and sure not on the other side. Any deeper in and I probably
would make it less often,which I can't get much worse aat attending??????
 So wherever it is I will try to make it a couple times a year. It really
is soooo much better in person. I always have a blast  . Max input Dave
n4cwz

On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 10:28?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:27:57 -0400
> Subject: Chapter Meetings Update
> GM All.
>
>      So far, II have received inputs from nine of us.  Thank you!
>
>      The more inputs we get the better off we all will be so please keep
> your inputs and ideas coming.
>
>      So where are we so far?  Well, Jim K4QPL succinctly summed it up by
> saying "I just don't see a "One size fits all solution".
>
>      He's right.  Whether the question is where to meet, how often, what
> time, outside speakers, etc. we have plenty of valid inputs and options.
> There are potential plans of action emerging but whatever we evolve to, it
> won't be overnight.
>
>      I see our first step is to set a goal of starting whatever new meeting
> approach in January of 2025 and maintain our current meeting plan until
> then.  That will give us time to develop our approach to 2025 meetings.
>
>      We have three guest speakers for the last quarter of 2024:
> 3-Oct John - K3TN Nov SS Hints
> 7-Nov Frank - W3LPL Low Band RX Antennas
> 5-Dec Tom - N4TL Classic Radio Restoration
>
>      At this point, I urge everyone to get their two cents into this
> discussion.  The more inputs and ideas we can get, the better we'll do in
> the future.
>
>      I have three more items/issues that I'd like to get your inputs on.
>
> 1.  Should we try to get a holiday dinner event set up for PVRC-NC?  If
> yes, would you volunteer to help get one setup?
> 2.  Whatever we wind up doing in the future will very likely include a
> change of venue/venues.  I would like to get some help in identifying
> potential new venues and checking them out.  Who is up to help?
> 3.  If we find a great venue that charges for use of a really good private
> room, would you be willing to chip in for that cost?
>
> MAX INPUTS PLEASE!
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
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> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:28:22 -0400 (EDT)
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From bill at axelrods.org  Wed Sep 11 16:12:01 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:12:01 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
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Thanks Tom.

73...    Bill

On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 3:11?PM Tom Lewis <n4tl2 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> iHop has a room to the left as you go in. It has a lot of windows. We used
> it for a year or so until they had staffing problems.
>
> The other place does not.
>
> Tom
>
> On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 02:52:09 PM EDT, Bill Axelrod <
> bill at axelrods.org> wrote:
>
>
> Tom,
>
>      If I understand you correctly, neither of these places have a private
> meeting room.  Correct?
>
> Thanks...   Bill
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 2:28?PM Tom Lewis <n4tl2 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I attend a Swans Island DX dinner every month. Wednesday. We don't have a
> meeting, or presentations. No going around the room. We just eat and talk.
> It's nice. We have from two to 12. Most of the time 4 to 6. Thats fine with
> me. I enjoy the chat.  We go to
> O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant.  We get there at 5PM before it gets busy. If
> we have enough people, the staff will let us pull tables together in the
> back near the restrooms. It works because we are early.  That place gets
> busy later. Especially when the live music starts.
>
> RARS goes to iHop on 6 forks and Sawmill RD. We start arriving a 6 and
> dinner orders start at 6:30. We take over tables to right as you go in.
> Next to the windows. Most of the time it's okay and we use two to 4 tables. No
> meeting, no minutes, no presentation. no Zoom. Just talk.  Tuesday.
>
>
>
> 73 Tom N4TL
>
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 01:43:08 PM EDT, Don Gladwell via
> PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>
> I am not in favor of a holiday dinner.  I have more of those now and don't
> need any more.
>
> As far as input on the meetings goes, I would like to see another location
> more central to everyone if possible.  I am not crazy about the food and
> the meeting room at Hickory Tavern.  I think presentations once a quarter
> is
> fine.  As far as Zoom is concerned, I can take it or leave it.  I can see
> advantage of it to those that aren't close enough to come in person or
> times
> when health issues don't allow one to attend in person.
>
> Don-W4BBT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of William Schrader via PVRCNC
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:15 PM
> To: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>; Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Chapter Meetings Update
>
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From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Sep 16 10:59:09 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:59:09 -0400
Subject: K3WA in 2024 WAE SSB Contest
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyUx5Xvo6A0k6bgFV80dK3uf1YMpKPqSn=ZBde4Z_YjYZA@mail.gmail.com>

Soapbox:  Not much time, not many signals.  Those few that I heard were
loud.  Weird.

Call: K3WA
Class: Single Op HP
Operating Time (hrs): 2.5

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  QTCs  Mults
-----------------------------

   20:       1
   15:     30        30

-----------------------------
Total:  31        30     36
Total Score = 2,196

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Rig:  Fles 6600, Power Genius Amp
Ant:  Flagpole

73...   Bill K3WA

From bill at axelrods.org  Tue Sep 17 14:12:37 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:12:37 -0400
Subject: PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyWD=n_5nUFiOr5h10xcXkmVruRuWkF5aw0_WE4MLLW70Q@mail.gmail.com>

 All,
   First of all, thus far we have received inputs from 14 individual
members.  Lots of really good inputs and ideas.
     There are three topics with a near unanimous agreement.  One is to NOT
do a holiday get-together.  The second is to continue a program of routine
chapter meetings.  And the third is a desire to continue with a program of
guest speakers.
     There was input for a something I could do to help keep things moving
to improve our meetings - Maybe the chairman should have a stopwatch and a
red light.  OK, good idea, I do have a clock-timer made just for that
purpose and I'll bring it to our next meeting if (big IF) I can find it.

*After that, it gets pretty ambiguous pretty quick.*

     For every input that did not like the Hickory Tavern there was one
that did.  The reasons focused on the location, the food, and the relative
goodness of the meeting room.  Our small North Carolina area has grown into
a sprawling big city with a big city area and traffic.  Some mentioned
that, for them, the primary focus of our meeting is to socialize with other
contesters and to learn from others? skills and experiences.
     The majority of us who responded preferred to continue with monthly
speakers and monthly meetings.  Yes, I have been the guy burning up the
phone lines searching for speakers.  And YES, I could use help with that.
     *Everyone, please let me know what subjects/speakers you?d like to
hear.  I can continue to dig up the speakers.*
     Regarding the location?  There is is no easy solution.  Perhaps we
should establish two venues and alternate each month.  The first step is to
identify potential venues and check them out.  To do that, we need a couple
of volunteers for that task.  It would mean looking for additional venues,
going there, having a meal, etc.  The ideal would be a restaurant with a
private room that we could reserve for every other month, good WIFI, and
large screen display.    Anyone?  Without volunteers to do that, we're dead
in the water.

*Next Steps.  Based on inputs received so far, I see three viable options.*
1.        Make no changes.  Continue the way we are going now.
2.       Reduce the number of speakers from 12 to 6 a year (every other
month).
3.       Find a second venue and alternate monthly meeting locations.



*Please share your thoughts ? especially with your preferences regarding
OPTIONS 1, 2, AND 3 above.Option 3 above will require volunteers to locate
and check out alternate locations.  *Who is up for that?

73...   Bill K3WA

From bill at axelrods.org  Tue Sep 17 14:57:16 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:57:16 -0400
Subject: ANNOUNCING: PVRC-NC MONTHLY MEETING OCT 3 2024
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyUSXqa68XtixH09u3PKK8+4cUJUYVdK8wEG8rnySF4ZHA@mail.gmail.com>

The PVRC-NC Chapter invites you to our regularly scheduled Hybrid Zoom
meeting on Oct 3, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

The 2024/2025 Contest season has started in earnest.  Conditions have been
generally lousy.  Who can outguess what we will see in October?  But...
let's remember that bad conditions are bad for everyone.  That means that
you have the same chance at winning as you would with world-wide good
conditions!  Let's get on the air, keep our butts in our chairs, and make a
joyous noise out into the ether.

We're getting closer to the November Sweepstakes (SS).  Our guest speaker
this month is John K3TN who will help us with that.  He'll discuss how we
each can maximize out SS scores.

So...

*What:* PVRC-NC Chapter hybrid-zoom 5 September 2024 meeting
*When:* October 3, 2024 (10-3-24) 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: *Laughs, learning, and simple ham radio fun.  And maybe even learn
something!


Join Zoom Meeting.  Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84549058978?pwd=1oJTKojEHdncK65jpchriGRqMRHaRn.1

Meeting ID: 845 4905 8978
Passcode: 421950
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PVRC-NC Chairman

From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Wed Sep 18 09:13:37 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:13:37 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
In-Reply-To: <mailman.4208.1726596782.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.4208.1726596782.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTerb+pFUGnsoT5-=S_VRgm5O=SzXNJASHxnR7rbBvJyZA@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,

Thanks for the follow-up information.

Relative to Options 1, 2 & 3. I would like to see us try options 2 and 3.

For option 3, has anyone looked at the geographical spread of our chapter
members. That might help in deciding on which side of the Raleigh area, or
the venue's location relative to traffic flow during travel/gathering time,
to investigate for a second venue.

Note that the southern section of the 540 Outer Loop will be open in the
area between I40 and NC55 in a few weeks allowing for faster access to our
current venue for those from the south and east.

73,
Henry - K4TMC


On Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:13?PM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:12:37 -0400
> Subject: PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
>  All,
>    First of all, thus far we have received inputs from 14 individual
> members.  Lots of really good inputs and ideas.
>      There are three topics with a near unanimous agreement.  One is to NOT
> do a holiday get-together.  The second is to continue a program of routine
> chapter meetings.  And the third is a desire to continue with a program of
> guest speakers.
>      There was input for a something I could do to help keep things moving
> to improve our meetings - Maybe the chairman should have a stopwatch and a
> red light.  OK, good idea, I do have a clock-timer made just for that
> purpose and I'll bring it to our next meeting if (big IF) I can find it.
>
> *After that, it gets pretty ambiguous pretty quick.*
>
>      For every input that did not like the Hickory Tavern there was one
> that did.  The reasons focused on the location, the food, and the relative
> goodness of the meeting room.  Our small North Carolina area has grown into
> a sprawling big city with a big city area and traffic.  Some mentioned
> that, for them, the primary focus of our meeting is to socialize with other
> contesters and to learn from others? skills and experiences.
>      The majority of us who responded preferred to continue with monthly
> speakers and monthly meetings.  Yes, I have been the guy burning up the
> phone lines searching for speakers.  And YES, I could use help with that.
>      *Everyone, please let me know what subjects/speakers you?d like to
> hear.  I can continue to dig up the speakers.*
>      Regarding the location?  There is is no easy solution.  Perhaps we
> should establish two venues and alternate each month.  The first step is to
> identify potential venues and check them out.  To do that, we need a couple
> of volunteers for that task.  It would mean looking for additional venues,
> going there, having a meal, etc.  The ideal would be a restaurant with a
> private room that we could reserve for every other month, good WIFI, and
> large screen display.    Anyone?  Without volunteers to do that, we're dead
> in the water.
>
> *Next Steps.  Based on inputs received so far, I see three viable options.*
> 1.        Make no changes.  Continue the way we are going now.
> 2.       Reduce the number of speakers from 12 to 6 a year (every other
> month).
> 3.       Find a second venue and alternate monthly meeting locations.
>
>
>
> *Please share your thoughts ? especially with your preferences regarding
> OPTIONS 1, 2, AND 3 above.Option 3 above will require volunteers to locate
> and check out alternate locations.  *Who is up for that?
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:13:03 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
> ______________________________________________________________
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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Sep 20 15:43:19 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:43:19 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
In-Reply-To: <CAGJtcTerb+pFUGnsoT5-=S_VRgm5O=SzXNJASHxnR7rbBvJyZA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.4208.1726596782.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
	<CAGJtcTerb+pFUGnsoT5-=S_VRgm5O=SzXNJASHxnR7rbBvJyZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyVQ8TTKyDjMAw275c0ESb-==_QDNfc+NupcEUJoJb51iw@mail.gmail.com>

Henry,

     Thanks for your input.

     You asked "For option 3, has anyone looked at the geographical spread
of our chapter members. That might help in deciding on which side of the
Raleigh area, or the venue's location relative to traffic flow during
travel/gathering time, to investigate for a second venue."  I sure hope
that others have.  I look at it alot but the only conclusion that I draw is
it's no real help - the spread is too even.

     Go to the PVRC Web Site.  Under the 'Join Us' menu item go to the
'Prospective Members' menu item.  You'll see the map with member data there.

73...   Bill

On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 9:13?AM Henry Pollock - K4TMC <kilo4tmc at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Thanks for the follow-up information.
>
> Relative to Options 1, 2 & 3. I would like to see us try options 2 and 3.
>
> For option 3, has anyone looked at the geographical spread of our chapter
> members. That might help in deciding on which side of the Raleigh area, or
> the venue's location relative to traffic flow during travel/gathering time,
> to investigate for a second venue.
>
> Note that the southern section of the 540 Outer Loop will be open in the
> area between I40 and NC55 in a few weeks allowing for faster access to our
> current venue for those from the south and east.
>
> 73,
> Henry - K4TMC
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:13?PM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
>> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
>> Cc:
>> Bcc:
>> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:12:37 -0400
>> Subject: PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
>>  All,
>>    First of all, thus far we have received inputs from 14 individual
>> members.  Lots of really good inputs and ideas.
>>      There are three topics with a near unanimous agreement.  One is to
>> NOT
>> do a holiday get-together.  The second is to continue a program of routine
>> chapter meetings.  And the third is a desire to continue with a program of
>> guest speakers.
>>      There was input for a something I could do to help keep things moving
>> to improve our meetings - Maybe the chairman should have a stopwatch and a
>> red light.  OK, good idea, I do have a clock-timer made just for that
>> purpose and I'll bring it to our next meeting if (big IF) I can find it.
>>
>> *After that, it gets pretty ambiguous pretty quick.*
>>
>>      For every input that did not like the Hickory Tavern there was one
>> that did.  The reasons focused on the location, the food, and the relative
>> goodness of the meeting room.  Our small North Carolina area has grown
>> into
>> a sprawling big city with a big city area and traffic.  Some mentioned
>> that, for them, the primary focus of our meeting is to socialize with
>> other
>> contesters and to learn from others? skills and experiences.
>>      The majority of us who responded preferred to continue with monthly
>> speakers and monthly meetings.  Yes, I have been the guy burning up the
>> phone lines searching for speakers.  And YES, I could use help with that.
>>      *Everyone, please let me know what subjects/speakers you?d like to
>> hear.  I can continue to dig up the speakers.*
>>      Regarding the location?  There is is no easy solution.  Perhaps we
>> should establish two venues and alternate each month.  The first step is
>> to
>> identify potential venues and check them out.  To do that, we need a
>> couple
>> of volunteers for that task.  It would mean looking for additional venues,
>> going there, having a meal, etc.  The ideal would be a restaurant with a
>> private room that we could reserve for every other month, good WIFI, and
>> large screen display.    Anyone?  Without volunteers to do that, we're
>> dead
>> in the water.
>>
>> *Next Steps.  Based on inputs received so far, I see three viable
>> options.*
>> 1.        Make no changes.  Continue the way we are going now.
>> 2.       Reduce the number of speakers from 12 to 6 a year (every other
>> month).
>> 3.       Find a second venue and alternate monthly meeting locations.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Please share your thoughts ? especially with your preferences regarding
>> OPTIONS 1, 2, AND 3 above.Option 3 above will require volunteers to locate
>> and check out alternate locations.  *Who is up for that?
>>
>> 73...   Bill K3WA
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
>> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
>> Cc:
>> Bcc:
>> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:13:03 -0400 (EDT)
>> Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17
>> Sept
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> PVRCNC mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/pvrcnc
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:PVRCNC at mailman.qth.net
>>
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>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Fri Sep 20 19:55:59 2024
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:55:59 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17 Sept
In-Reply-To: <mailman.4665.1726861423.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.4665.1726861423.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <4594729F-3F94-4E28-AFF9-45738BBDBBCA@gmail.com>

I?m also for 2 and 3. The problem is not just where our members live but where do the members live who will actually  come to meetings. 
Maybe like the Field of Dreams, if you have a venue, they will come. I think NE/ SW   I-540 locations are the most promising. Near Apex and Wake Forest  I?d concentrate the search in those areas.  
Jim K4QPL 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 20, 2024, at 3:43?PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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From w1es at protonmail.com  Fri Sep 20 20:44:20 2024
From: w1es at protonmail.com (Steve Wedge, W1ES)
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:44:20 +0000
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRC-NC Chapter Monthly Meeting Discussion Update 17
	Sept
In-Reply-To: <mailman.4697.1726876576.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.4665.1726861423.30265.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
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Steve Wedge, W1ES

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On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 19:56, James Jordan via PVRCNC <[pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net](mailto:On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 19:56, James Jordan via PVRCNC <<a href=)> wrote:

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From bill at axelrods.org  Wed Sep 25 10:45:12 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:45:12 -0400
Subject: Is your PVRC roster information up-to-date and correct?
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyXZL_iQryHDLHr+w6NHqx_fpw3U8N9qgQFbR=jth3gpCQ@mail.gmail.com>

All,

Many of us have checked and found that it wasn't.  We've entered the needed
changes but they never stuck.  Me too.

In some cases we were able to get the changes made by our volunteer staff
after you told me about the problem - but not always.  Remember, we're all
volunteers.

Well, we've fixed that.  We made some software changes to give you the
ability to update your own roster data.  Here's what to do:

Go to the PVRC web site.  Enter your call in the "Roster Lookup" in the
upper right hand corner.  It will show your current roster info.

If you need to make a change, click on your call sign in the "Call"
column.  A single click will do.

It will open a page entitled "PVRC Member Information Update".

The first block is "Callsign of submitter".  Enter your call.  Then fill in
or change the info for the items that need update/change.

When you are done click the CAPTCHA block to prove that you're not a robot
and then click submit.

That will update the Roster database with the changes that you made.  then
click the link on the bottom line that looks like this (with your call, not
mine):

Please check your updated information by clicking
https://www.pvrc.org/5M/membersearch.php?call=K3WA (The software will put
your call in there instead of mine).  It will show the new info that you
entered.

If that info is what you want - you're done.  If not, you should start
again with these steps.

For the time being, please let me know when you've done this so I can check
'under the hood' to make sure that things are working right.

If you have any problems doing this, please let me know.

73...   Bill K3WA PVRC-NC Chairman

From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Wed Sep 25 11:55:31 2024
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:55:31 -0400
Subject: [PVRCNC] Is your PVRC roster information up-to-date and correct?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.493.1727275540.13568.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.493.1727275540.13568.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTd1kndTkZ+fzQFUvAwNrkfTaCbj4bV-vayuVfaqh-+Keg@mail.gmail.com>

It worked!

73,
Henry - K4TMC

On Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 10:45?AM Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:45:12 -0400
> Subject: Is your PVRC roster information up-to-date and correct?
> All,
>
> Many of us have checked and found that it wasn't.  We've entered the needed
> changes but they never stuck.  Me too.
>
> In some cases we were able to get the changes made by our volunteer staff
> after you told me about the problem - but not always.  Remember, we're all
> volunteers.
>
> Well, we've fixed that.  We made some software changes to give you the
> ability to update your own roster data.  Here's what to do:
>
> Go to the PVRC web site.  Enter your call in the "Roster Lookup" in the
> upper right hand corner.  It will show your current roster info.
>
> If you need to make a change, click on your call sign in the "Call"
> column.  A single click will do.
>
> It will open a page entitled "PVRC Member Information Update".
>
> The first block is "Callsign of submitter".  Enter your call.  Then fill in
> or change the info for the items that need update/change.
>
> When you are done click the CAPTCHA block to prove that you're not a robot
> and then click submit.
>
> That will update the Roster database with the changes that you made.  then
> click the link on the bottom line that looks like this (with your call, not
> mine):
>
> Please check your updated information by clicking
> https://www.pvrc.org/5M/membersearch.php?call=K3WA (The software will put
> your call in there instead of mine).  It will show the new info that you
> entered.
>
> If that info is what you want - you're done.  If not, you should start
> again with these steps.
>
> For the time being, please let me know when you've done this so I can check
> 'under the hood' to make sure that things are working right.
>
> If you have any problems doing this, please let me know.
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA PVRC-NC Chairman
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> To: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:45:41 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: [PVRCNC] Is your PVRC roster information up-to-date and correct?
> ______________________________________________________________
> PVRCNC mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/pvrcnc
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:PVRCNC at mailman.qth.net
>
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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Sep 27 18:05:02 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:05:02 -0400
Subject: Reminder: PVRC-NC Hybrid Zoom Monthly Meeting OCT 3 2024
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyX1-dRDQmt=gP134pw8WB-H+kxcUYk0E=YBA3K8qwKMAA@mail.gmail.com>

What: PVRC-NC Chapter hybrid-zoom 5 September 2024 meeting
When: October 3, 2024 (10-3-24) 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: Laughs, learning, and simple ham radio fun.  And maybe even learn
something!

Guest Speaker:  John K3TN who will present ways to we can maximize out SS
scores.

Join us AND get yourself ready for our most important contests of the year!

Join us in person or via Zoom.  Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84549058978?pwd=1oJTKojEHdncK65jpchriGRqMRHaRn.1

From dongladwell1 at gmail.com  Sun Sep 29 20:16:18 2024
From: dongladwell1 at gmail.com (Don Gladwell)
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:16:18 -0400
Subject: FW: CQ WW RTTY W4BBT SO(A)AB HP
In-Reply-To: <20240930000929.7ba17ab36f3a6cca@b4h.net>
References: <20240930000929.7ba17ab36f3a6cca@b4h.net>
Message-ID: <008d01db12cd$f8a1cab0$e9e56010$@gmail.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: webform at b4h.net <webform at b4h.net> 
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2024 8:09 PM
To: dongladwell1 at gmail.com
Subject: CQ WW RTTY W4BBT SO(A)AB HP

                    CQ Worldwide DX Contest, RTTY - 2024

Call: W4BBT
Operator(s): W4BBT
Station: W4BBT

Class: SO(A)AB HP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 20

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  State/Prov  DX   Zones
------------------------------------
   80:   69                       
   40:  221                       
   20:  261                       
   15:  138                       
   10:   84                       
------------------------------------
Total:  773      181     130    78  Total Score = 634,459

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:




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From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Sep 30 10:41:31 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:41:31 -0400
Subject: K3WA in CQWW RTTY
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyXQbqDVm7SK0uBvH-_s3yHnKeE18hLECWPEWbygS2HnyA@mail.gmail.com>

Soapbox:  Spent most of my operating time on the K3AJ Mlti Op team.  Spent
1 hours in this separate entry.

Call: K3WA
Class: SO(A)AB HP
QTH: Pittsboro, NC
Operating Time (hrs): 1

ARRL Section : NC
Club/Team : Potomac Valley Radio Club

Summary:

 Band  QSOs  State/Prov  DX  Zones
------------------------------------------
   15:     54          7      27        11
   10:       6          0       6           4
------------------------------------------
Total:    60           7      33       15

Total Score = 8,635


Rig Flex 6600, PGxl amp

Antenna:  Flagpole

73...   Bill









Call: K3WA
Class: SO(A)AB HP
QTH: Pittsboro, NC
Operating Time (hrs): 1

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  State/Prov  DX  Zones
-----------------------------------
   80:
   40:
   20:
   15:  54        7      27    11
   10:   6        0       6     4
-----------------------------------
Total:  60        7      33    15  Total Score = 8,635

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Sep 30 16:42:04 2024
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:42:04 -0400
Subject: Thursday's chapter meeting items
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyU5Gs1SNiJeAyfcyKygPPLJz1mWkTC8iED=jaYgsHWR5A@mail.gmail.com>

All,

     I'm looking forward to seeing many of you Thursday evening.  Here's a
couple items to consider before we get together.

     1.  I have the physical medal awards for last season's Olympics that I
will bring to the meeting.  For those of you who are out of the area,
please check your data in the PVRC roster and correct your mailing
address.  I'll pack up your award and mail it to you.

     I know a couple of you in the local Raleigh/Cary area who are out of
town this week.  If you have someone close by you who can pick-up your
medal please let me know and I'll give it to him.

     2.  I believe we've pretty much exhausted our dialog about next year's
meetings.  Now it is time for action.

     Where are we:  There is no "one size fits all" solution.  Analysis of
where we live and who attends how often shows that we have roughly equal
numbers of us living North AND South of Raleigh and who routinely attends.
And a roughly equal number too far away who attend via Zoom.  And we have a
goodly number of us that prefer in-person meetings.  I certainly do.  And I
(and K3YDX) have a 60 mile round trip to our current meeting venue.

     What can/should we do?

     -  For guest speakers.  Do nothing regarding meeting location.
Continue with monthly guest speakers, * OR* - switch to a once a quarter (4
annually) guest speakers.  Your thoughts?  Just a yes/no will do.

     - For meeting location(s):
          1.  Do nothing.   Just keep up with what we're doing now in
2025.  *OR*
          2.  Go to Zoom only meetings.  *OR*
          3.  Locate a second location on the North side of the city and
alternate meeting locations each month.  Perhaps locate a new south site
location.

     I'd like to resolve this issue this week.  Please note that to do
number 3 above we will need volunteers to seek and personally check out
potential new venues.  *IF WE CAN NOT GET VOLUNTEERS TO DO THAT WE WILL NOT
BE ABLE TO DO OPTION NUMBER 3.*

     Of course, there easily may be another option that I haven't
recognized.  If you see it, please *SPEAK UP.*

     I look forward to seeing/hearing your thoughts.

73...   Bill K3WA

