From kb1ri at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  2 22:18:09 2025
From: kb1ri at yahoo.com (Eric Wagner)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 22:18:09 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] SS CW NR4O Single Op Limited-Ant LP
In-Reply-To: <20251103030739.b51fc7678cf839cc@b4h.net>
References: <20251103030739.b51fc7678cf839cc@b4h.net>
Message-ID: <dcaf5f17-3162-4d5d-a223-9277029dbff8@yahoo.com>

ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2025

Call: NR4O
Operator(s): NR4O
Station: NR4O

Class: Single Op LP
Class Overlay: Limited-Ant QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 5
OpMode: SO2R

Summary:
Band QSOs
------------
160: 80: 3
40: 13
20: 43
15: 15
10: 4
------------
Total: 78 Sections = 78 Total Score = 12,168

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

S&P for sections only in the limited time I had available. 78 of 85
available wasn't too bad. I heard a couple more than I worked because I
just couldn't bust the pile up on the rare ones. The actual BIC time was
less than that reported by N1MM.
Eric - NR4O


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

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 06:58:05 2025
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 06:58:05 -0500
Subject: SS CW 2025 K4QPL SOHP
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHmkvyWnL1OTGQp49kq=dphcLuC34ukZZA+EBNahXhKpnQ@mail.gmail.com>

Coming off CQWW SSB at VP5M this wasn't going to be a serious effort. While
trying to shoot fish in a barrel assisted is fun I went unassisted to see
how many mults I would stumble across or would find me. That side went
pretty well with three in a row on 10M at one point and then VY1CO, among
others, calling me while running. Never heard AK and missed two Canadians.
Here's how it went with 8.5 hours operating time to equal a rate of about
62/hour overall with some +100 runs to make up for unassisted S&P:

Band  QSOs
------------
  160:    0
   80:   98
   40:  128
   20:  228
   15:   64
   10:    5
------------
Total:  523  Sections = 82  Total Score = 85,772
"Sweepstakes" is a misnomer these days as we watch on the panadapter that
big blob of computers making QSOs at the top of the bands using ham calls
while we struggle to create activity down below. Maybe it should just be
called the "ARRL QSO Party" to make the name be more related to the contest.
73,
Jim K4QPL

From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Nov  3 07:03:34 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 07:03:34 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] K3WA in 2025 ARRL SS CW
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyUou0ES5qzRVmPkDu7DM36-NTZd8gjkRut10CbgvW09_g@mail.gmail.com>

Soapbox:  Spent most of my time operating remotely as member of the K3AJ
team with his great station.  Was able to steal about 45 minutes of family
time for a separate entry from my home station Sunday afternoon.  Being the
fresh meat was fun but the pileup was intense enough to keep the rate
down.  Still fun.

Call: K3WA
Class: SO Unlimited HP
Operating Time (hrs): 0.45
Summary:
 Band  QSOs
------------
  160:
   80:
   40:
   20:  54
   15:   5
   10:
------------
Total:  59  Sections = 32  Total Score = 3,776

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Rig:  Flex 8600, Power Genius amp

Antenna:  Flagpole

73...   Bill K3WA

From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 19:59:13 2025
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 19:59:13 -0500
Subject: 2025 CQ WW SSB Raw Scores Posted
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTdBUipBuw4iDjHjbePzZomzJjE+myQ+io3aUX2SjSQYAQ@mail.gmail.com>

The raw scores for the 2025 CQWWSSB Contest are now posted at CQWW.com.

73,
Henry - K4TMC

From k2av.guy at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 21:06:21 2025
From: k2av.guy at gmail.com (Guy Olinger)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 21:06:21 -0500
Subject: K2AV 2025 CW SS
Message-ID: <CAAA-Gddh6Gxz+gdNzkoQbmAcC3CS7xR+ROft0x1BFLL=2sgnJQ@mail.gmail.com>

                    ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2025

Call: K2AV
Class: SO Unlimited HP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 19

 Band  QSOs
------------
  160:
   80:  182
   40:  241
   20:  371
   15:   26
   10:    4
------------
Total:  824  Sections = 84  Total Score = 138,432

Rig: K4D + KPA1500
Antennas: Multiband Inverted V 40/20. Also15 (with tuner), Trident L over
FCP 160/80/40,

L/FCP functions as 80m EFHWL, the bend up 65'. Multiband V has apex at 55'.
So the station doesn't qualify for "Wires" overlay because all are higher
than 50'.

Lost 20m antenna Sunday late afternoon. Something related to rain. But it
did not affect 40m ?????? The 20m SWR went to 5:1 plus. But 40 SWR was
normal. All the usual trouble spots were used in common by both bands. Both
bands use the same coax, connectors & balun. ??????

Finished 20m transmitting via ATR30 on the 160m L/FCP. It wasn't actually
all that bad. Today, Monday, WX is very dry, and RF analyzer patterns are
normal.  ??????

But overall did way better than expected. Never that much SS activity on
20m ever for me. Always 80/40 big bands in SS. But this time 20 was the
money band. Gotta figure out ?WHAT? went weird in the 40/20 before SSB
weekend. It might rain again.

What was the official name/analysis for those propagation conditions?
Weird.

But fun. Online scoreboard helps with BIC. Always gotta keep up with the
gang and maybe pass a few. Lotsa fun chasing N0YY.

73 and see ya in the SSB,
Guy, K2AV

From bill at axelrods.org  Tue Nov  4 16:33:51 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 16:33:51 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
In-Reply-To: <1142283389198.1141016835947.1056046352.0.361630JL.2002@synd.ccsend.com>
References: <1142283389198.1141016835947.1056046352.0.361630JL.2002@synd.ccsend.com>
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Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?

73...   Bill

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
To: <bill at axelrods.org>


2026 Raleigh Hamfest

Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest

on April 4, 2026

Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other amateur
radio enthusiasts?


RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered in
person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations with
live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.


We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
suggestions to get you thinking:

?      Emerging Digital Modes

?      Antennas & Propagation

?      HF Operating and DX-ing

?      Contesting

?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio

?      Emergency Communications

?      Ham Radio on a Budget

?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions

?      Amateur Radio History

?      Satellite and Space Communications

?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)

?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave

?      QRP

?      Homebrewing

?      Refurbishing Old Gear

?      Go-Kit Building

?      Mobile and Portable Operation

?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments

?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air

?      Software Defined Radios

?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio

?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio

?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other Club
Does


We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for consideration!


Your proposal(s) should include the following information:

?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number

?      A short bio (300 words or less)

?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)

?      How long do you need for your presentation

?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo

?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or otherwise

? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current PowerPoint
presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
about you as a presenter.

? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave the
presentation, and the dates of each occasion.

? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the RARS
fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.


Here's a short form to get you started!


Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
February 16th, 2026


We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
proposal(s).



Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF form
of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal, we
may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an HDMI
input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary tickets
for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector). A
RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
presentation room.


If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
rarsfest at rars.org.



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From kb1ri at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  5 12:36:46 2025
From: kb1ri at yahoo.com (Eric Wagner)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:36:46 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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I saw this request yesterday.? I was contemplating making a submission.? 
I have a couple thoughts on presentations.

1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards 
first time contesters.
 ? ? - what is PVRC and what is contesting
 ? ? - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
 ? ? - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
 ? ? - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from 
existing presentation)

2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
 ? ? - why would you want remote station access?
 ? ? - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
 ? ? - contesting with a remote station
 ? ? - some examples of remote access operations
 ? ? - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT

What do you all think?? Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping 
with demonstration?

Eric - NR4O

On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
>
> 73...   Bill
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> To: <bill at axelrods.org>
>
>
> 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
>
> Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
>
> on April 4, 2026
>
> Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
> applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other amateur
> radio enthusiasts?
>
>
> RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered in
> person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations with
> live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
>
>
> We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> suggestions to get you thinking:
>
> ?      Emerging Digital Modes
>
> ?      Antennas & Propagation
>
> ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
>
> ?      Contesting
>
> ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
>
> ?      Emergency Communications
>
> ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
>
> ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
>
> ?      Amateur Radio History
>
> ?      Satellite and Space Communications
>
> ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
>
> ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
>
> ?      QRP
>
> ?      Homebrewing
>
> ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
>
> ?      Go-Kit Building
>
> ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
>
> ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
>
> ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
>
> ?      Software Defined Radios
>
> ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
>
> ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
>
> ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other Club
> Does
>
>
> We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for consideration!
>
>
> Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
>
> ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
>
> ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
>
> ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
>
> ?      How long do you need for your presentation
>
> ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
>
> ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or otherwise
>
> ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current PowerPoint
> presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> about you as a presenter.
>
> ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave the
> presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
>
> ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the RARS
> fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
>
>
> Here's a short form to get you started!
>
>
> Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> February 16th, 2026
>
>
> We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
> proposal(s).
>
>
>
> Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF form
> of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
> weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal, we
> may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an HDMI
> input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary tickets
> for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
> any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
> with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector). A
> RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
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>
>
> If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> rarsfest at rars.org.
>
>
>
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 14:15:03 2025
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 14:15:03 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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I?ve been asked to do the November RARS program next Tuesday. It?s PowerPoint with narrative on the VP5M story with emphasis on working and being a DXPEDITION general and contest. Depending on how it goes I might offer a rerun for RARSFEST. 
Jim

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 4, 2025, at 4:34?PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> 
> 73...   Bill
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> 
> 
> 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> 
> Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> 
> on April 4, 2026
> 
> Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
> applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other amateur
> radio enthusiasts?
> 
> 
> RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered in
> person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations with
> live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> 
> 
> We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> suggestions to get you thinking:
> 
> ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> 
> ?      Antennas & Propagation
> 
> ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> 
> ?      Contesting
> 
> ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> 
> ?      Emergency Communications
> 
> ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> 
> ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> 
> ?      Amateur Radio History
> 
> ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> 
> ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> 
> ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> 
> ?      QRP
> 
> ?      Homebrewing
> 
> ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> 
> ?      Go-Kit Building
> 
> ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> 
> ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> 
> ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> 
> ?      Software Defined Radios
> 
> ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> 
> ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> 
> ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other Club
> Does
> 
> 
> We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for consideration!
> 
> 
> Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> 
> ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> 
> ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> 
> ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> 
> ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> 
> ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> 
> ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or otherwise
> 
> ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current PowerPoint
> presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> about you as a presenter.
> 
> ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave the
> presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> 
> ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the RARS
> fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> 
> 
> Here's a short form to get you started!
> 
> 
> Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> February 16th, 2026
> 
> 
> We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
> proposal(s).
> 
> 
> 
> Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF form
> of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
> weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal, we
> may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an HDMI
> input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary tickets
> for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
> any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
> with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector). A
> RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> presentation room.
> 
> 
> If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
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> 
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From sgworth at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 21:27:21 2025
From: sgworth at gmail.com (Stephen Worth)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:27:21 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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Eric,
Sounds interesting.  I am willing to help.  A thought - if you want to go
old school we can setup the FTDX-3000 I have for full remote operation as
part of the demo.

Best regards,
Steve Worth


On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:37?PM Eric Wagner via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I saw this request yesterday.  I was contemplating making a submission.
> I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
>
> 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> first time contesters.
>      - what is PVRC and what is contesting
>      - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
>      - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
>      - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> existing presentation)
>
> 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
>      - why would you want remote station access?
>      - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
>      - contesting with a remote station
>      - some examples of remote access operations
>      - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
>
> What do you all think?  Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> with demonstration?
>
> Eric - NR4O
>
> On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> >
> > 73...   Bill
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> >
> >
> > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > on April 4, 2026
> >
> > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
> > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> amateur
> > radio enthusiasts?
> >
> >
> > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered
> in
> > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> with
> > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> >
> >
> > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > suggestions to get you thinking:
> >
> > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> >
> > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> >
> > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> >
> > ?      Contesting
> >
> > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Emergency Communications
> >
> > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> >
> > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> >
> > ?      Amateur Radio History
> >
> > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> >
> > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> >
> > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> >
> > ?      QRP
> >
> > ?      Homebrewing
> >
> > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> >
> > ?      Go-Kit Building
> >
> > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> >
> > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> >
> > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> >
> > ?      Software Defined Radios
> >
> > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> Club
> > Does
> >
> >
> > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> consideration!
> >
> >
> > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> >
> > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> >
> > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> >
> > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> >
> > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> otherwise
> >
> > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> PowerPoint
> > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > about you as a presenter.
> >
> > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> the
> > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> >
> > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> RARS
> > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> >
> >
> > Here's a short form to get you started!
> >
> >
> > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > February 16th, 2026
> >
> >
> > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
> > proposal(s).
> >
> >
> >
> > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> form
> > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
> > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal,
> we
> > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> HDMI
> > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> tickets
> > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
> > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
> > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector).
> A
> > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > presentation room.
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > rarsfest at rars.org.
> >
> >
> >
> > Click this button for a form to get started!
> > <
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From n4ydu at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  5 21:31:15 2025
From: n4ydu at yahoo.com (Nathan Moreschi)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 02:31:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10460.1762396068.2991.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <1142283389198.1141016835947.1056046352.0.361630JL.2002@synd.ccsend.com>
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	<mailman.10460.1762396068.2991.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <1723243412.2779867.1762396275036@mail.yahoo.com>

 Hi guys,
I'm a big fan of your idea Eric - gearing it towards a general ham audience will probably be most productive in terms of generating interest.
73,
Nate/N4YDU
    On Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 09:27:55 PM EST, Stephen Worth via PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:  
 
 Eric,
Sounds interesting.? I am willing to help.? A thought - if you want to go
old school we can setup the FTDX-3000 I have for full remote operation as
part of the demo.

Best regards,
Steve Worth


On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:37=E2=80=AFPM Eric Wagner via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I saw this request yesterday.? I was contemplating making a submission.
> I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
>
> 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> first time contesters.
>? ? ? - what is PVRC and what is contesting
>? ? ? - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
>? ? ? - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
>? ? ? - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> existing presentation)
>
> 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
>? ? ? - why would you want remote station access?
>? ? ? - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
>? ? ? - contesting with a remote station
>? ? ? - some examples of remote access operations
>? ? ? - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
>
> What do you all think?? Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> with demonstration?
>
> Eric - NR4O
>
> On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> >
> > 73...? Bill
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31=E2=80=AFPM
> > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> >
> >
> > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > on April 4, 2026
> >
> > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or techniq=
ue
> > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> amateur
> > radio enthusiasts?
> >
> >
> > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivere=
d
> in
> > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> with
> > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> >
> >
> > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > suggestions to get you thinking:
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Emerging Digital Modes
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Antennas & Propagation
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? HF Operating and DX-ing
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Contesting
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? =E2=80=9CHow To=E2=80=9D Anything Related to Amateur Rad=
io
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Emergency Communications
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Ham Radio on a Budget
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Amateur Radio History
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Satellite and Space Communications
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Earth-Moon-Earth (=E2=80=9CMoon Bounce=E2=80=9D)
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? QRP
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Homebrewing
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Refurbishing Old Gear
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Go-Kit Building
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Mobile and Portable Operation
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Software Defined Radios
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No=
 Other
> Club
> > Does
> >
> >
> > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> consideration!
> >
> >
> > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Your contact information, including email and mobile num=
ber
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? A short bio (300 words or less)
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words o=
r less)
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? How long do you need for your presentation
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> >
> > =E2=97=8F? ? ? Whether you have any special requirements for equipment =
or
> otherwise
> >
> > =E2=97=8F If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> PowerPoint
> > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > about you as a presenter.
> >
> > =E2=97=8F The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom y=
ou gave
> the
> > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> >
> > =E2=97=8F Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation =
on the
> RARS
> > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society=E2=80=99s websites after the ham=
fest.
> >
> >
> > Here's a short form to get you started!
> >
> >
> > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > February 16th, 2026
> >
> >
> > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected you=
r
> > proposal(s).
> >
> >
> >
> > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> form
> > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (tw=
o
> > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal=
,
> we
> > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > Amateur Radio Society=E2=80=99s websites. The presentation rooms at the=
 hamfest
> > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> HDMI
> > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> tickets
> > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible f=
or
> > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own lapto=
ps
> > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector)=
.
> A
> > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > presentation room.
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > rarsfest at rars.org.
> >
> >
> >
> > Click this button for a form to get started!
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From wtschrader at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 23:34:14 2025
From: wtschrader at gmail.com (William Schrader)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 23:34:14 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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Gents:
I think a presentation would be a fine idea. But, I also agree with Nate.
It ought to be couched in terms that makes the concept attractive to a wide
audience.

To wit, here are my suggestions:
*PART A:*
1. Don't couch it in terms of contesting, nor PVRC.
2. I would sell the idea that John Q. Ham can now --easily and reliably--
set up remote control of their own home station.
3. Show that there are several platforms, that allow many of the
most-popular transceivers. It's NOT a concept that requires someone to buy
a few thousand bucks' worth of new gear, nor upgrade with a new PC.
4. They have only two starting needs: (a) Reliable, high-speed connection
of their transceiver to a PC, and (b) reliable, high-speed connection of
their PC to the Internet.
5. Then, I'd take a segue into this question: "What can I do with a remote
connection like this?"

   - Use a laptop PC to run their radio completely from the living room,
   the patio, or elsewhere around the home
   - Use the same laptop from anywhere in the world that offers reliable
   high-speed Internet access. [Think "vacation beach house", "AirBNB",
   "Cousin Betty's family reunion", etc.]
   - Share operating your station with other hams

*PART B:*
1. Example of a popular transceiver connected to a Win 11 PC and accessing
the Internet.
2. Description of a remote-control package that runs with that transceiver.

   - Slide showing a table of transceivers and the applicable remote
   packages
   - Upside and downside of each pair of choices

3. Do a "remote" connection from your laptop to the transceiver setup.

   - Demonstrate operating the transceiver, including band and mode
   changing, filter tweaks, tuning, etc.
   - This setup may have no antenna, no way to actually make contacts

4. Switch gears: Use that laptop to connect to a companion presenter's home
station

   - Carry on with a contact using your on-stage laptop.
   - Switch modes or bands-- demonstrate the connectivity and reliability

*PART C:*
1. Introduce the use for contesting

   - Opportunity to actually operate the rig of a superstation
   - Opportunity to actually operate the rig at a prime DX QTH
   - Opportunity to belong to a team of operators from all over the world,
   linked by remote control of superior radios than yours

2. Complete the presentation with other uses:

   - Opportunity to "kick the tires" on a next-generation radio
   - Opportunity to be a part of the development of future embellishments
   in digital radio.
   - Awards, certificates, monitoring DXpeditions

*LAST, PART D:*

1.  "Who ya gonna call?"

   - Contact people for advice
   - Helpful websites, articles
   - WAR STORIES: What to avoid

2. Examples: Don't start off showing a station that costs as much as a new
car.

   - Show some photos of DX location
   - Then show great PVRC setups.
   - Finish with QSO totals, or DXCC totals


Those are my thoughts, anyway!

73
Bill K2TNO

On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 9:31?PM Nathan Moreschi via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Hi guys,
> I'm a big fan of your idea Eric - gearing it towards a general ham
> audience will probably be most productive in terms of generating interest.
> 73,
> Nate/N4YDU
>     On Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 09:27:55 PM EST, Stephen Worth via
> PVRCNC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>  Eric,
> Sounds interesting.  I am willing to help.  A thought - if you want to go
> old school we can setup the FTDX-3000 I have for full remote operation as
> part of the demo.
>
> Best regards,
> Steve Worth
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:37=E2=80=AFPM Eric Wagner via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> > I saw this request yesterday.  I was contemplating making a submission.
> > I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
> >
> > 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> > first time contesters.
> >      - what is PVRC and what is contesting
> >      - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
> >      - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
> >      - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> > existing presentation)
> >
> > 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
> >      - why would you want remote station access?
> >      - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
> >      - contesting with a remote station
> >      - some examples of remote access operations
> >      - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
> >
> > What do you all think?  Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> > with demonstration?
> >
> > Eric - NR4O
> >
> > On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> > >
> > > 73...  Bill
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31=E2=80=AFPM
> > > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> > >
> > >
> > > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > on April 4, 2026
> > >
> > > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or
> techniq=
> ue
> > > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> > amateur
> > > radio enthusiasts?
> > >
> > >
> > > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be
> delivere=
> d
> > in
> > > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> > with
> > > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> > >
> > >
> > > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > > suggestions to get you thinking:
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Emerging Digital Modes
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Antennas & Propagation
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      HF Operating and DX-ing
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Contesting
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      =E2=80=9CHow To=E2=80=9D Anything Related to Amateur
> Rad=
> io
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Emergency Communications
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Ham Radio on a Budget
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Amateur Radio History
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Satellite and Space Communications
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Earth-Moon-Earth (=E2=80=9CMoon Bounce=E2=80=9D)
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      QRP
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Homebrewing
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Refurbishing Old Gear
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Go-Kit Building
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Mobile and Portable Operation
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Software Defined Radios
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > =E2=97=8F      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that
> No=
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> > >
> > >
> > > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
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> > >
> > >
> > > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
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> > >
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> > >
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From mike at bentwire.net  Thu Nov  6 07:24:26 2025
From: mike at bentwire.net (Mike Barts)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:24:26 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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I'd like to add that I like the idea for a presentation on remote operating
(not just contesting). It's a topic that draws lots of attention and, as
those of us who have done it know, requires lots of attention to details to
do it right. Personally, I spent a couple of years reading everything I
could about how others did it (always steal from the best). I think we as a
group have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience on this subject.

Just a couple of points to keep in mind, which most of you probably know
but ....
- The presentation slots are one hour (based on past experience). That
means you probably have 45 minutes in order to accomodate transitions
between speakers. The presentation needs to be very focused and tight.

 - This is a topic that will generate a LOT of questions. This will be a
good opportunity to tell folks to "follow up at the PVRC booth" (setting
the hook....)

- If this topic is accepted, I think it provides a theme for our PVRC booth
;^) (Remote Contesting?)

- If the presentation gets accepted, we need to not just depend on RARSfest
to provide publicity. I'm thinking at a minimum we need a BIG sign at our
booth advertising the presentation. Use social media, club plus personal,
to promote ahead of time. I'm sure I'm not the only one whose scrolling vs
posting ratio is about 29,999:1. I'm sure others have better ideas

Oh, since we have some time to prepare, think about taking some (new)
pictures of you (most important) and your station. I know our primary
activity doesn't look very 'active' but if we can get some pictures showing
something other than just our BIC skills, that will go a long way to making
a more interesting picture. I did a slide show a couple of years ago that
we used at the booth. I'd like to update it. Those polyester leisure suits
and bell bottom jeans are starting to look a little dated.

73, Mike N4GU

From bill at axelrods.org  Thu Nov  6 07:54:45 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:54:45 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC Digest, Vol 262, Issue 5
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Thanks Eric.  We'll discuss tonight.

73...   Bill

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> I saw this request yesterday.? I was contemplating making a submission.?
> I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
>
> 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> first time contesters.
>  ? ? - what is PVRC and what is contesting
>  ? ? - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
>  ? ? - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
>  ? ? - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> existing presentation)
>
> 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
>  ? ? - why would you want remote station access?
>  ? ? - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
>  ? ? - contesting with a remote station
>  ? ? - some examples of remote access operations
>  ? ? - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
>
> What do you all think?? Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> with demonstration?
>
> Eric - NR4O
>
> On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> >
> > 73...   Bill
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> >
> >
> > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > on April 4, 2026
> >
> > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
> > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> amateur
> > radio enthusiasts?
> >
> >
> > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered
> in
> > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> with
> > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> >
> >
> > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > suggestions to get you thinking:
> >
> > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> >
> > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> >
> > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> >
> > ?      Contesting
> >
> > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Emergency Communications
> >
> > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> >
> > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> >
> > ?      Amateur Radio History
> >
> > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> >
> > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> >
> > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> >
> > ?      QRP
> >
> > ?      Homebrewing
> >
> > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> >
> > ?      Go-Kit Building
> >
> > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> >
> > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> >
> > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> >
> > ?      Software Defined Radios
> >
> > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> Club
> > Does
> >
> >
> > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> consideration!
> >
> >
> > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> >
> > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> >
> > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> >
> > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> >
> > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> otherwise
> >
> > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> PowerPoint
> > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > about you as a presenter.
> >
> > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> the
> > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> >
> > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> RARS
> > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> >
> >
> > Here's a short form to get you started!
> >
> >
> > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > February 16th, 2026
> >
> >
> > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
> > proposal(s).
> >
> >
> >
> > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> form
> > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
> > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal,
> we
> > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> HDMI
> > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> tickets
> > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
> > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
> > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector).
> A
> > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > presentation room.
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > rarsfest at rars.org.
> >
> >
> >
> > Click this button for a form to get started!
> > <
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 14:15:03 -0500
> From: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
> To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
> Message-ID: <BC98232B-F88F-4B50-887C-B5E756322F38 at gmail.com>
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>
> I?ve been asked to do the November RARS program next Tuesday. It?s
> PowerPoint with narrative on the VP5M story with emphasis on working and
> being a DXPEDITION general and contest. Depending on how it goes I might
> offer a rerun for RARSFEST.
> Jim
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 4, 2025, at 4:34?PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> > ?Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> >
> > 73...   Bill
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> >
> >
> > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> >
> > on April 4, 2026
> >
> > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or technique
> > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> amateur
> > radio enthusiasts?
> >
> >
> > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be delivered
> in
> > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> with
> > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> >
> >
> > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > suggestions to get you thinking:
> >
> > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> >
> > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> >
> > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> >
> > ?      Contesting
> >
> > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Emergency Communications
> >
> > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> >
> > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> >
> > ?      Amateur Radio History
> >
> > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> >
> > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> >
> > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> >
> > ?      QRP
> >
> > ?      Homebrewing
> >
> > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> >
> > ?      Go-Kit Building
> >
> > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> >
> > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> >
> > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> >
> > ?      Software Defined Radios
> >
> > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> >
> > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> Club
> > Does
> >
> >
> > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> consideration!
> >
> >
> > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> >
> > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> >
> > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> >
> > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> >
> > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> >
> > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> otherwise
> >
> > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> PowerPoint
> > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > about you as a presenter.
> >
> > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> the
> > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> >
> > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> RARS
> > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> >
> >
> > Here's a short form to get you started!
> >
> >
> > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > February 16th, 2026
> >
> >
> > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected your
> > proposal(s).
> >
> >
> >
> > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> form
> > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026 (two
> > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial proposal,
> we
> > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> HDMI
> > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> tickets
> > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible for
> > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own laptops
> > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our projector).
> A
> > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > presentation room.
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > rarsfest at rars.org.
> >
> >
> >
> > Click this button for a form to get started!
> > <
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:27:21 -0500
> From: Stephen Worth <sgworth at gmail.com>
> To: Eric Wagner <kb1ri at yahoo.com>
> Cc: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
> Message-ID:
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> Eric,
> Sounds interesting.  I am willing to help.  A thought - if you want to go
> old school we can setup the FTDX-3000 I have for full remote operation as
> part of the demo.
>
> Best regards,
> Steve Worth
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:37?PM Eric Wagner via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> > I saw this request yesterday.  I was contemplating making a submission.
> > I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
> >
> > 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> > first time contesters.
> >      - what is PVRC and what is contesting
> >      - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
> >      - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
> >      - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> > existing presentation)
> >
> > 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
> >      - why would you want remote station access?
> >      - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
> >      - contesting with a remote station
> >      - some examples of remote access operations
> >      - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
> >
> > What do you all think?  Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> > with demonstration?
> >
> > Eric - NR4O
> >
> > On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> > >
> > > 73...   Bill
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> > >
> > >
> > > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > on April 4, 2026
> > >
> > > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or
> technique
> > > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> > amateur
> > > radio enthusiasts?
> > >
> > >
> > > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be
> delivered
> > in
> > > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> > with
> > > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> > >
> > >
> > > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > > suggestions to get you thinking:
> > >
> > > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> > >
> > > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> > >
> > > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> > >
> > > ?      Contesting
> > >
> > > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Emergency Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> > >
> > > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> > >
> > > ?      Amateur Radio History
> > >
> > > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> > >
> > > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> > >
> > > ?      QRP
> > >
> > > ?      Homebrewing
> > >
> > > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> > >
> > > ?      Go-Kit Building
> > >
> > > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> > >
> > > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> > >
> > > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> > >
> > > ?      Software Defined Radios
> > >
> > > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> > Club
> > > Does
> > >
> > >
> > > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> > consideration!
> > >
> > >
> > > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> > >
> > > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> > >
> > > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> > >
> > > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> > >
> > > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> > otherwise
> > >
> > > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> > PowerPoint
> > > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > > about you as a presenter.
> > >
> > > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> > the
> > > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> > >
> > > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> > RARS
> > > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> > >
> > >
> > > Here's a short form to get you started!
> > >
> > >
> > > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > > February 16th, 2026
> > >
> > >
> > > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected
> your
> > > proposal(s).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> > form
> > > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026
> (two
> > > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial
> proposal,
> > we
> > > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> > HDMI
> > > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> > tickets
> > > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible
> for
> > > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own
> laptops
> > > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our
> projector).
> > A
> > > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > > presentation room.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > > rarsfest at rars.org.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Click this button for a form to get started!
> > > <
> >
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From n4tl2 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  6 08:07:21 2025
From: n4tl2 at yahoo.com (Tom Lewis)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:07:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [PVRCNC] The November Exciter is available.
References: <1729495415.2849287.1762434441957.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1729495415.2849287.1762434441957@mail.yahoo.com>

https://www.rars.org/exciters/2025/RARSExciter11-2025.pdf

73 Tom N4TL 


From mike at bentwire.net  Thu Nov  6 08:19:30 2025
From: mike at bentwire.net (Mike Barts)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:19:30 -0500
Subject: Chris, N3CS
Message-ID: <CAPHnhcpMaO6ntGKz6MugaGOei2=e110g5x9kNEVmY_74vpQarQ@mail.gmail.com>

Looking through the new RARS Exciter, I saw a notification that Chris
Smith, N3CS, passed away September 21. Chris was a PVRC member, having
moved down to the Raleigh area a couple of years ago from MD. I was
fortunate to meet him and have Chris come out to the Corn Crib a couple of
times. He helped out with some of the construction projects. His health
took a turn shortly after moving here. He was a friendly person and I wish
we had been able to enjoy more time with him.

73, Mike N4GU

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I kin brain inglish and mouth it gud
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From bill at axelrods.org  Thu Nov  6 08:10:39 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:10:39 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC Digest, Vol 262, Issue 7
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10486.1762433726.2991.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.10486.1762433726.2991.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
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Aside from the discussion of a PVRC presentation at RARSFest, I like Mike's
idea of "  I did a slide show a couple of years ago that
we used at the booth. I'd like to update it. ".   If that's something we'd
like to do, I can bring a laptop and Monitor again this year.

73...   Bill

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> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:24:26 -0500
> From: Mike Barts <mike at bentwire.net>
> To: Eric Wagner <kb1ri at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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> I'd like to add that I like the idea for a presentation on remote operating
> (not just contesting). It's a topic that draws lots of attention and, as
> those of us who have done it know, requires lots of attention to details to
> do it right. Personally, I spent a couple of years reading everything I
> could about how others did it (always steal from the best). I think we as a
> group have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience on this subject.
>
> Just a couple of points to keep in mind, which most of you probably know
> but ....
> - The presentation slots are one hour (based on past experience). That
> means you probably have 45 minutes in order to accomodate transitions
> between speakers. The presentation needs to be very focused and tight.
>
>  - This is a topic that will generate a LOT of questions. This will be a
> good opportunity to tell folks to "follow up at the PVRC booth" (setting
> the hook....)
>
> - If this topic is accepted, I think it provides a theme for our PVRC booth
> ;^) (Remote Contesting?)
>
> - If the presentation gets accepted, we need to not just depend on RARSfest
> to provide publicity. I'm thinking at a minimum we need a BIG sign at our
> booth advertising the presentation. Use social media, club plus personal,
> to promote ahead of time. I'm sure I'm not the only one whose scrolling vs
> posting ratio is about 29,999:1. I'm sure others have better ideas
>
> Oh, since we have some time to prepare, think about taking some (new)
> pictures of you (most important) and your station. I know our primary
> activity doesn't look very 'active' but if we can get some pictures showing
> something other than just our BIC skills, that will go a long way to making
> a more interesting picture. I did a slide show a couple of years ago that
> we used at the booth. I'd like to update it. Those polyester leisure suits
> and bell bottom jeans are starting to look a little dated.
>
> 73, Mike N4GU
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:54:45 -0500
> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC Digest, Vol 262, Issue 5
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> Thanks Eric.  We'll discuss tonight.
>
> 73...   Bill
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> > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:36:46 -0500
> > From: Eric Wagner <kb1ri at yahoo.com>
> > To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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> > I saw this request yesterday.? I was contemplating making a submission.?
> > I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
> >
> > 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> > first time contesters.
> >  ? ? - what is PVRC and what is contesting
> >  ? ? - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
> >  ? ? - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
> >  ? ? - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> > existing presentation)
> >
> > 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
> >  ? ? - why would you want remote station access?
> >  ? ? - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
> >  ? ? - contesting with a remote station
> >  ? ? - some examples of remote access operations
> >  ? ? - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
> >
> > What do you all think?? Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> > with demonstration?
> >
> > Eric - NR4O
> >
> > On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> > >
> > > 73...   Bill
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> > >
> > >
> > > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > on April 4, 2026
> > >
> > > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or
> technique
> > > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> > amateur
> > > radio enthusiasts?
> > >
> > >
> > > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be
> delivered
> > in
> > > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> > with
> > > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> > >
> > >
> > > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > > suggestions to get you thinking:
> > >
> > > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> > >
> > > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> > >
> > > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> > >
> > > ?      Contesting
> > >
> > > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Emergency Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> > >
> > > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> > >
> > > ?      Amateur Radio History
> > >
> > > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> > >
> > > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> > >
> > > ?      QRP
> > >
> > > ?      Homebrewing
> > >
> > > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> > >
> > > ?      Go-Kit Building
> > >
> > > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> > >
> > > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> > >
> > > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> > >
> > > ?      Software Defined Radios
> > >
> > > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> > Club
> > > Does
> > >
> > >
> > > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> > consideration!
> > >
> > >
> > > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> > >
> > > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> > >
> > > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> > >
> > > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> > >
> > > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> > otherwise
> > >
> > > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> > PowerPoint
> > > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > > about you as a presenter.
> > >
> > > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> > the
> > > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> > >
> > > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> > RARS
> > > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> > >
> > >
> > > Here's a short form to get you started!
> > >
> > >
> > > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > > February 16th, 2026
> > >
> > >
> > > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected
> your
> > > proposal(s).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> > form
> > > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026
> (two
> > > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial
> proposal,
> > we
> > > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> > HDMI
> > > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> > tickets
> > > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible
> for
> > > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own
> laptops
> > > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our
> projector).
> > A
> > > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > > presentation room.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Click this button for a form to get started!
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> > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 14:15:03 -0500
> > From: James Jordan <k4qpl2 at gmail.com>
> > To: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> > Cc: PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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> > I?ve been asked to do the November RARS program next Tuesday. It?s
> > PowerPoint with narrative on the VP5M story with emphasis on working and
> > being a DXPEDITION general and contest. Depending on how it goes I might
> > offer a rerun for RARSFEST.
> > Jim
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Nov 4, 2025, at 4:34?PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC <
> > pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> > >
> > > 73...   Bill
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> > >
> > >
> > > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> > >
> > > on April 4, 2026
> > >
> > > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or
> technique
> > > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> > amateur
> > > radio enthusiasts?
> > >
> > >
> > > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites all
> > > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be
> delivered
> > in
> > > person on April 4, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Speakers will have
> > > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations. Presentations
> > with
> > > live demonstrations will be given preference for the 80-minute slots.
> > >
> > >
> > > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are some
> > > suggestions to get you thinking:
> > >
> > > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
> > >
> > > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> > >
> > > ?      HF Operating and DX-ing
> > >
> > > ?      Contesting
> > >
> > > ?      ?How To? Anything Related to Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Emergency Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> > >
> > > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> > >
> > > ?      Amateur Radio History
> > >
> > > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> > >
> > > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> > >
> > > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> > >
> > > ?      QRP
> > >
> > > ?      Homebrewing
> > >
> > > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> > >
> > > ?      Go-Kit Building
> > >
> > > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> > >
> > > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> > >
> > > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> > >
> > > ?      Software Defined Radios
> > >
> > > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> > >
> > > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> > Club
> > > Does
> > >
> > >
> > > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> > consideration!
> > >
> > >
> > > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> > >
> > > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> > >
> > > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or less)
> > >
> > > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> > >
> > > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> > >
> > > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> > otherwise
> > >
> > > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> > PowerPoint
> > > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us more
> > > about you as a presenter.
> > >
> > > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you gave
> > the
> > > presentation, and the dates of each occasion.
> > >
> > > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
> > RARS
> > > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> > >
> > >
> > > Here's a short form to get you started!
> > >
> > >
> > > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on Monday,
> > > February 16th, 2026
> > >
> > >
> > > We will notify you by March 7, 2026, via email, if we have selected
> your
> > > proposal(s).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Selected speakers will be required to submit an electronic copy in PDF
> > form
> > > of their final presentations no later than Saturday, March 21, 2026
> (two
> > > weeks before the hamfest). Unless you objected in your initial
> proposal,
> > we
> > > may post copies of your presentation on the RARSfest and the Raleigh
> > > Amateur Radio Society?s websites. The presentation rooms at the hamfest
> > > accommodate at least 30 attendees. We will provide a projector with an
> > HDMI
> > > input, a screen, and power. Speakers will receive two complimentary
> > tickets
> > > for admission to the hamfest. (Complimentary tickets are not eligible
> for
> > > any prize drawings.) Speakers will be expected to bring their own
> laptops
> > > with an HDMI output (or a suitable adapter to connect to our
> projector).
> > A
> > > RARSfest volunteer will be available to assist the speaker in the
> > > presentation room.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions, email Nancy Torborg, RARSfest Chair, at
> > > rarsfest at rars.org.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Click this button for a form to get started!
> > > <
> >
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> > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:27:21 -0500
> > From: Stephen Worth <sgworth at gmail.com>
> > To: Eric Wagner <kb1ri at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [PVRCNC] Fwd: Call for Forum Presentations
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> > Eric,
> > Sounds interesting.  I am willing to help.  A thought - if you want to go
> > old school we can setup the FTDX-3000 I have for full remote operation as
> > part of the demo.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Steve Worth
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:37?PM Eric Wagner via PVRCNC <
> > pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> > > I saw this request yesterday.  I was contemplating making a submission.
> > > I have a couple thoughts on presentations.
> > >
> > > 1. A variation of my RTTY contesting presentation geared more towards
> > > first time contesters.
> > >      - what is PVRC and what is contesting
> > >      - what are some interesting contests(CW, SSB, RTTY, Digital)
> > >      - how to set your station up for contesting(N1MM)
> > >      - how to set up RTTY and Digital mode contesting(stuff from
> > > existing presentation)
> > >
> > > 2. Remote station operation with FlexRadio (and others?)
> > >      - why would you want remote station access?
> > >      - overview of what's needed for remote access to a station
> > >      - contesting with a remote station
> > >      - some examples of remote access operations
> > >      - demo of remote access to my station and/or AG4TT
> > >
> > > What do you all think?  Anyone interested in co-presenting / helping
> > > with demonstration?
> > >
> > > Eric - NR4O
> > >
> > > On 11/4/2025 4:33 PM, Bill Axelrod via PVRCNC wrote:
> > > > Anyone want to do a contesting presentation?
> > > >
> > > > 73...   Bill
> > > >
> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > > > From: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society <rarsfest at rars.ccsend.com>
> > > > Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 4:31?PM
> > > > Subject: Call for Forum Presentations
> > > > To: <bill at axelrods.org>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 2026 Raleigh Hamfest
> > > >
> > > > Call for Speakers at The Raleigh Hamfest
> > > >
> > > > on April 4, 2026
> > > >
> > > > Have you been working on an interesting project, technology, or
> > technique
> > > > applicable to amateur radio that you would like to share with other
> > > amateur
> > > > radio enthusiasts?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > RARSfest, the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast, invites
> all
> > > > interested persons to submit proposals for presentations to be
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> have
> > > > either 50 minutes or 80 minutes for their presentations.
> Presentations
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > > We will consider any topic relevant to amateur radio, but here are
> some
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> > > > ?      Emerging Digital Modes
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> > > > ?      Antennas & Propagation
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > ?      Contesting
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > ?      Emergency Communications
> > > >
> > > > ?      Ham Radio on a Budget
> > > >
> > > > ?      HOA-Friendly Antenna Solutions
> > > >
> > > > ?      Amateur Radio History
> > > >
> > > > ?      Satellite and Space Communications
> > > >
> > > > ?      Earth-Moon-Earth (?Moon Bounce?)
> > > >
> > > > ?      VHF, UHF, and Microwave
> > > >
> > > > ?      QRP
> > > >
> > > > ?      Homebrewing
> > > >
> > > > ?      Refurbishing Old Gear
> > > >
> > > > ?      Go-Kit Building
> > > >
> > > > ?      Mobile and Portable Operation
> > > >
> > > > ?      Dealing with RF Noisy Environments
> > > >
> > > > ?      Operating Outdoors, Parks on the Air, Summits on the Air
> > > >
> > > > ?      Software Defined Radios
> > > >
> > > > ?      Using Social Media to Promote Amateur Radio
> > > >
> > > > ?      Engaging Youth in Amateur Radio
> > > >
> > > > ?      What Your Amateur Radio Club Does Really Well or that No Other
> > > Club
> > > > Does
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > We'd like to encourage you to submit multiple proposals for
> > > consideration!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Your proposal(s) should include the following information:
> > > >
> > > > ?      Your contact information, including email and mobile number
> > > >
> > > > ?      A short bio (300 words or less)
> > > >
> > > > ?      An abstract or outline of your presentation (300 words or
> less)
> > > >
> > > > ?      How long do you need for your presentation
> > > >
> > > > ?      Whether your presentation includes a live demo
> > > >
> > > > ?      Whether you have any special requirements for equipment or
> > > otherwise
> > > >
> > > > ? If available, a sample of some slides from a previous/current
> > > PowerPoint
> > > > presentation you developed. This is not required, but it tells us
> more
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> > > >
> > > > ? The number of times you have made the presentation, to whom you
> gave
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> > > > ? Whether you object to us posting a copy of your presentation on the
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> > > > fest and Raleigh Amateur Radio Society?s websites after the hamfest.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Here's a short form to get you started!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Email your proposal(s) to rarsfest at rars.org by 5:00 PM EST on
> Monday,
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From bill at axelrods.org  Fri Nov  7 18:19:34 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:19:34 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] If you want to keep your thoughts on SS
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyWJvVAtVReFXkJ36=Ha4eP7f=DnzqEnytkKLXZmrx-wBQ@mail.gmail.com>

Read this article from 2021

https://www.amateurradio.com/the-secret-storm-approaching-cw-contesting/

73...   Bill

From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 11:15:22 2025
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:15:22 -0500
Subject: PS for sale
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHnzMuFx7Pp1dZ+tYu8_HhSgahg4qA4t9aHNAqiCHLTkJg@mail.gmail.com>

https://www.12voltpower.com/product/12-volt-power-ss-30p-13-8v-30a-dc-switching-power-supply/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22240268589&gbraid=0AAAAA-cSs79mjC4D8Wfcd_eOlNTxP6UI1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bvIBhBJEiwAu5ayrFHY9jbYTlbfmKfvrjRhHBLH5fxC7ft2j2CWg-wp0yjb_EImB608gBoCL9QQAvD_BwE


Everyone needs one.
New in box. Backup VP5M.
$50 local dropoff or pickup. Shipping extra.
Jim K4QPL

From bill at axelrods.org  Sun Nov  9 13:01:27 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025 13:01:27 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] K3WA in 2025 WAE RTTY
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyX5HBBS+QyGWFnFV5xiTNDRk36o4fVRzEGG4=E5rw4ksw@mail.gmail.com>

Soapbox:  Spending most of my time on the K3AJ Multi-1 team.  Slipped in a
couple hours from my home station.

Call: K3WA
Operator(s): K3WA
Station: K3WA

Class: Single Op HP
QTH:
Operating Time (hrs): 2

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  QTCs  Mults
-------------------------
   80:
   40:  38     0     60
   20:  35     0     46
   15:   9    20     14
   10:  17    40      0
-------------------------
Total:  99    60    144  Total Score = 22,896

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Radio: Flex 8600, Power Genius Amp
Antenna:  Flagpole

73...   Bill K3WA

From dongladwell1 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 19:31:00 2025
From: dongladwell1 at gmail.com (Don Gladwell)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025 19:31:00 -0500
Subject: FW: WAE RTTY W4BBT Single Op HP
In-Reply-To: <20251110002738.61f8d600ff05f6e3@b4h.net>
References: <20251110002738.61f8d600ff05f6e3@b4h.net>
Message-ID: <002001dc51d9$4a0a89f0$de1f9dd0$@gmail.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: webform at b4h.net <webform at b4h.net> 
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2025 7:28 PM
To: dongladwell1 at gmail.com
Subject: WAE RTTY W4BBT Single Op HP

                    WAE DX Contest, RTTY - 2025

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

Class: Single Op HP
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 13.5

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  QTCs  Mults
-------------------------
   80:   51          64
   40:  127    50   114
   20:  112   180    86
   15:   35    60    44
   10:   30    79    36
-------------------------
Total:  355   369   344  Total Score = 249,056

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

Worked some Friday night and some Saturday until the bands seemed to fall
apart for me.  Only able to work the last couple hours on Sunday due to
church and a birthday party.  Finally able to do the QTC thing but was
surprized at the number of stations that didn't want to QTC.

Overall, had a good time and that is what is important.

Thanks to club members NR4O, N4CW and N4TL for their Q's.  

73, Don


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


From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Nov 10 12:54:47 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:54:47 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] PVRCNC Digest, Vol 262, Issue 11
In-Reply-To: <mailman.49.1762794015.18916.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
References: <mailman.49.1762794015.18916.pvrcnc@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyVvfv09zx=3Z+ckZqChzUOxoL3t8RcOK_TZRGf=FJ_N5g@mail.gmail.com>

And Thank you Don for the Qs  operating the K3AJ station.

73...   Bill

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> From: Bill Axelrod <bill at axelrods.org>
> To: PVRC <pvrc at mailman.qth.net>, PVRC NC <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [PVRCNC] K3WA in 2025 WAE RTTY
> Message-ID:
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>
> Soapbox:  Spending most of my time on the K3AJ Multi-1 team.  Slipped in a
> couple hours from my home station.
>
> Call: K3WA
> Operator(s): K3WA
> Station: K3WA
>
> Class: Single Op HP
> QTH:
> Operating Time (hrs): 2
>
> Summary:
>  Band  QSOs  QTCs  Mults
> -------------------------
>    80:
>    40:  38     0     60
>    20:  35     0     46
>    15:   9    20     14
>    10:  17    40      0
> -------------------------
> Total:  99    60    144  Total Score = 22,896
>
> Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
>
> Radio: Flex 8600, Power Genius Amp
> Antenna:  Flagpole
>
> 73...   Bill K3WA
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025 19:31:00 -0500
> From: "Don Gladwell" <dongladwell1 at gmail.com>
> To: <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: FW: WAE RTTY W4BBT Single Op HP
> Message-ID: <002001dc51d9$4a0a89f0$de1f9dd0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: webform at b4h.net <webform at b4h.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2025 7:28 PM
> To: dongladwell1 at gmail.com
> Subject: WAE RTTY W4BBT Single Op HP
>
>                     WAE DX Contest, RTTY - 2025
>
> Call: W4BBT
> Operator(s): W4BBT
> Station: W4BBT
>
> Class: Single Op HP
> QTH: NC
> Operating Time (hrs): 13.5
>
> Summary:
>  Band  QSOs  QTCs  Mults
> -------------------------
>    80:   51          64
>    40:  127    50   114
>    20:  112   180    86
>    15:   35    60    44
>    10:   30    79    36
> -------------------------
> Total:  355   369   344  Total Score = 249,056
>
> Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
>
> Comments:
>
> Worked some Friday night and some Saturday until the bands seemed to fall
> apart for me.  Only able to work the last couple hours on Sunday due to
> church and a birthday party.  Finally able to do the QTC thing but was
> surprized at the number of stations that didn't want to QTC.
>
> Overall, had a good time and that is what is important.
>
> Thanks to club members NR4O, N4CW and N4TL for their Q's.
>
> 73, Don
>
>
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>
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From k4qpl2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 15 12:37:34 2025
From: k4qpl2 at gmail.com (James Jordan)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:37:34 -0500
Subject: AB577 Complete $10.00
Message-ID: <CAMaWZHmmtRcpLeVOo5V_DsxhcTtqCKp=JD=b+Pf8zQWhjqDafg@mail.gmail.com>

I have listed this on QTH.com. Will give priority to PVRC members. See the
ad.

https://swap.qth.com/view_ad.php?counter=1749554

From kilo4tmc at gmail.com  Mon Nov 17 13:09:04 2025
From: kilo4tmc at gmail.com (Henry Pollock - K4TMC)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:09:04 -0500
Subject: K4TMC Nov SS SSB SOLP
Message-ID: <CAGJtcTd77yrjFn-H+UpZGx0iPLvmKk+d+BGz-=rqV=cQ+R=W=g@mail.gmail.com>

Call: K4TMC
Operator(s): K4TMC
Station: K4TMC

Class: Single Op LP Unassisted
QTH: NC
Operating Time (hrs): 7

Summary:
 Band  QSOs
------------
  160:   0
   80:    0
   40:  14
   20:  18
   15:  25
   10:  22
------------
Total:  79  Sections = 44  Total Score = 6,952

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

This was an unassisted SOLP effort with part time BIC; an all S&P effort
concentrated on section mults. A last minute decision was made to use the
backup to the backup KX3/KXPA100 along with a modified MH3 hand mic (with
Heil HC-4 element). Primary K3 #98 is on the way back from Elecraft
Service. Backup K3 #5573 is still recovering from its workout efforts
during CQWW SSB.

I started the contest on 10 because of the potential for working some of
the rarer mults that would later have pileups. Plus, the antennas are most
efficient on 10, versus 15, 20 and 40. In 30 minutes I had WY, MT, MB, ND,
PAC, VI & PR among others in the log. Moved to 15 and logged some West
Coast and Mid-West mults. Called it an evening early at 0100Z to watch an
ice hockey game on the tele.

Picked it back up Sunday morning at 1330Z through 1530Z. Then it was off to
church with the XYL. Put in another hour at 1830Z, then off to see my
7-year old twin grandsons play a hockey game. Got back to the rig at 2230Z
and twirled the knob looking for new mults. Even spent the last hour on 40
squeezing RF out of a 10M Moxon trying to work some of the more regional
mults. Finished at 0040Z to watch another hockey game.

Heard a lot, but only worked a few, PVRCers while on 40. Many thanks to
those who were able to hear my somewhat QRP signal; logged 10 new mults.


Rig: Elecraft KX3/KXPA100 with Heil HC-4 mic element
Antennas: 3 MFJ-1890 10-Meter Moxons in home 2nd floor attic at 26 ft,
oriented NE, S and W.

73,

Henry ? K4TMC

From w4my at reagan.com  Wed Nov 19 11:40:00 2025
From: w4my at reagan.com (w4my at reagan.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:40:00 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [PVRCNC] AB-577 GRC For Sale
Message-ID: <1763570400.79899616@webmail.reagan.com>


Hello PVRC / PVRCNC,
 
My friend David, W4OFO, has a complete AB-577GRC for sale that belonged to Curt, W4CP, SK, helping the family liquidate his ham estate.
 
I helped Curt through the learning process of using it for FD a good number of years ago.  I have also participated/helped in FD where it was used for RARS FD in Raleigh in the past and know its in good Shape.  As far as I know it has always been stored enclosed and used for portable setups for the time Curt had it.
 
Here is the message to me from David.  It is located in Raleigh, NC, and you need to ask David about logistics moving it, if applicable.  I believe David also has some pictures.
 
It will go up on QTH.com and QRZ.com next if there isn't sufficient interest here.
 
...Marty W4MY
 
 
The first person to email dave.buster at gmail.com saying they want to buy it will get it.
Hi Marty,
The family has asked me to post one of the AB-577 antenna masts that we have been using at field day for the last few years.  The second one is not for sale.  


Price: $1,200
Photos: [ Pictures ]( https://imgur.com/a/ab-577-same-smithfield-nc-10-15-2025-N93ns2D )
Note: This includes a full set of brand new rollers (along with four spare e-clips - they sometimes get lost when replacing the rollers.  Also included is a brand new elevator cable.  These are the only consumables that ever need to be replaced.  Both are currently in good working order.  UV light will eventually deteriorate the rollers if left up permanently. 
Please direct technical questions to forsale at inner360.com and not the email above. 
73
David
W4OFO
.

 

From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Nov 24 09:09:50 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:09:50 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Fwd: [CDXAmembers] CDXAmembers@groups.io Digest #979
In-Reply-To: <kxXD.1763985842064047362.soi0@groups.io>
References: <kxXD.1763985842064047362.soi0@groups.io>
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyXziUMYGpoTVUneZSwvgg_9JKDHKze3L8Tjr_4yrY14SA@mail.gmail.com>

Some good ideas from YCCC.

73...   Bill K3WA

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Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:05:02 CST

Contest Cookbooks from the YCCC

73
Dave
W1CTN / NC4DA
RADIO GASTONIA
203-906-6209

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decently in an indecent society."

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In the days before powerhouse websites like Q5 Ham Radio, in order to help
new members learn how to contest, the Club leaders were dispatched to
document their contesting knowledge for sharing with the Club.



Often these write-ups were assigned on a per band basis. These became the
input to the mostly annual ?Contest Cookbook?.



All of the past cookbooks can be found at: https://yccc.org/cookbook/



A cup of coffee and a few hours reading through these will be time well
spent!



73,



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From bill at axelrods.org  Mon Nov 24 09:57:41 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:57:41 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Announcing the PVRC-NC December Monthly Meeting Dec 4 2025
	at 6PM
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyWUxWtZPch3GG9GQPFEuGUsiNrHaGQWkMsvfOGNRwb1pg@mail.gmail.com>

PVRC-NC invites you to our scheduled December hybrid-Zoom meeting.
Time: Dec 4, 2025 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

What:  PVRC NC November Hybrid Zoom meeting
When:  6 PM 4 December 2025.  Early birds welcome at 5:30
Where:  Hickory Tavern 1156 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519 or via Zoom
Why:  Discuss our experiences in the CW WW DX contest.  Discuss upcoming
contests, and enjoy lively ham radio and radio sport discussions.
Who:  Santa Claus called and said he might be able to join us.  Get your
XMAS dreams list ready.  Or be prepared for coal.  With today's high energy
costs, coal might be a good deal.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87461948530?pwd=QAE6WFeWLIFr0q1WwOXodaORD9aLLI.1

Meeting ID: 874 6194 8530
Passcode: 297787

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From bill at axelrods.org  Sun Nov 30 10:17:08 2025
From: bill at axelrods.org (Bill Axelrod)
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:17:08 -0500
Subject: [PVRCNC] Reminder: PVRC-NC Chapter Meeting Dec 4 2025 at 6PM
Message-ID: <CAJ_MLyUZaY96KbOJ0z47H3MpQ1X8HEm2e8TruX3fWiMS4G4YGQ@mail.gmail.com>

Lest you've been blinded by all the extended Black Friday advertisements...

PVRC-NC invites you to our scheduled December hybrid-Zoom
on Dec 4, 2025 6:00 PM Eastern Time

*What:*  PVRC NC November Hybrid Zoom meeting
*When: * 6 PM 4 December 2025.  Early birds welcome at 5:30
*Where:*  Hickory Tavern 1156 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519 or via Zoom
*Why:*  Discuss our experiences in the CW WW DX contest.  Discuss upcoming
contests, and enjoy lively ham radio and radio sport discussions.
*Who:*  Santa Claus called and said he might be able to join us.  Get your
XMAS dreams list ready.  Or be prepared for coal.  With today's high energy
costs, coal might be a good deal.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87461948530?pwd=QAE6WFeWLIFr0q1WwOXodaORD9aLLI.1

Meeting ID: 874 6194 8530
Passcode: 297787

73...   Bill K3WA

