From bmarx at bellsouth.net Fri Apr 1 09:19:06 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 09:19:06 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] New radio products for spring! References: <1138659816960.1113022803161.1283553408.0.500902JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> Message-ID: <53BC676D-5141-4E05-BEA2-9578759C2C10@bellsouth.net> > ? > > > > Terrific new products > you wont see anywhere else! > April 2022 Edition > > New ARRL publication: > How To Become a Lid in Ten Easy Steps! > Here's your chance to learn to be a top rate operator! Various chapters include: > > Transmitting and talking while eating. > Keeping YOUR frequency clear. > Creative uses of CW carriers. > Tuning up: anywhere is fine! > Band edges are just suggestions. > > Get it now! Your friends will thank you later. > > > > > > > Coax Stretcher > Did you cut your coax a few inches too short? No worries, use our new COAX STRETCHER to lengthen any coax to fit! Also performs the following vital functions: > Changes RG-8 into RG-58. > Perfect for building tuned stubs. > Changes diameter of dielectric. > Can be used to adjust velocity factor. > New ARRL Publication: > Shack on a Belt: A User's Guide > Get the most out of hand held radios! This guide explains the nuances of using multiple rigs simultaneously, with topics such as: > Keeping your pants up. > Managing long counterpoises. > Walking a yagi on a tall mast. > Coping with public shaming and antenna envy. > > Get yours now! > > > Plastic Ground Rods > No more rusting or corroded ground rods! Use these plastic ground rods that will last many lifetimes! > > Very flexible and easily conforms to rocks, obstructions, etc. when driving into ground. 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It was > necessary for the integration of the Association Management System - > Personify - into other business tools. > > Hopefully, it will make ARRL more responsive to our members. > The team ran into unexpected challenges that extended the outage. > > If you have any website issues - please contact member services: > > http://www.arrl.org/member-support > > As always, if you reach out to me, I'll do my best to get back to you > within 72 hours. > > Thanks for your patience and understanding as we all work to improve > ARRL! > > 73, > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > ARRL Southeastern Division > Director: Mickey V Baker, N4MB > n4mb at arrl.org From bmarx at bellsouth.net Sun Apr 3 09:39:37 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2022 09:39:37 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] FCC Application Fee References: <279E2B76-0470-4045-B50B-AB4E6A2535BF.ref@bellsouth.net> Message-ID: <279E2B76-0470-4045-B50B-AB4E6A2535BF@bellsouth.net> Some misinformation being spread. Here is the information. https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 4 20:41:55 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 20:41:55 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Silver anniversary Florida QSO Party April 30 & May 1 References: Message-ID: <397AF605-5A1B-4B99-8966-80B71503630D@bellsouth.net> Silver anniversary Florida QSO Party April 30 & May 1 > > ? > > > Hello Friends, > The Silver 25th Anniversary 2022 Florida QSO Party will be held April 30 & May 1, and we sure hope you'll join us. All 67 counties will be active. > > Please check out the rules and further details at our Web Site: http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ > > Extra! Extra! > 2022 FQP Rules Changes/Notes- > - Distributed Multi-Operator Fixed entries are not allowed any longer. > Please see Rules page at http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ for details. > > > The Florida QSO Party > Object: Everyone works Florida, Florida works Everyone > Activate and work ALL Florida counties > Have as much FUN as possible! > > When: April 30 & May 1, 2022 > Two ten hour operating periods, with a ten hour break: > Saturday, April 30 1600Z (Noon EDT) - May 1 0159Z (9:59 PM EDT) > Sunday, May 1 1200Z (8 AM EDT) - 2159Z (5:59 PM EDT) > 20 Hours total > > Exchange: RST and County (Florida stations) > RST and QTH (State, Province or Country for non-FL) > > Where: 10, 15, 20 and 40 Meters > SUGGESTED OPERATING FREQUENCIES: > CW: 7.020-7.045, 14.025-14.055, 21.030-21.050, 28.030-28.050 MHz > Phone: 7.185-7.245, 14.240-14.295, 21.320-21.350, and 28.450-28.480 MHz > Contacts outside these frequency ranges are still valid; see rules for details. > > MOBILE WINDOW: > We expect several Mobile stations will be on and most can be found here: > CW: 7.025-7.035, 14.040-14.050, 21.040-21.050, 28.040-28.050 MHz > SSB: 7.230-7.240, 14.255-14.275 MHz > If you are not mobile, *please* refrain from calling CQ in these windows. > > Categories: > Single Op, Multi Op, Multi-Multi, Mobile, Expedition, Technician and School. > Three power levels: QRP, Low, and High Power. > Use CW, SSB or both. > > Silver 25th Anniversary Special Event Award- > 2022 FQP Silver Spelling Bee! > In honor of the 25th FQP Anniversary, we will have a total of 25 special 1x1 stations, listed below, with one suffix for each letter of the alphabet except the letter X (FCC regulation). There are a total of 21 SSB and 21 CW stations active; please see list of stations below. > The FQP SILVER SPELLING BEE is a 1x1 Sweep and endorsed for either Mixed or CW or SSB modes. > How to Play: > Mixed Mode Endorsement (Mixed, CW and SSB entrants are eligible): > Contact all 25 of the 1x1 stations to earn this endorsement. You will need to operate both modes to do this. > Note: If you are a single mode entry (CW or SSB) then please submit a separate checklog for the extra four 1x1?s on the other mode. > Example: K9CT is a CW-only entry and works the 21 CW/Mixed stations on CW, but also works the four SSB-only 1x1?s (N4D, N4H, N4L and N4V). To earn the Mixed Mode Endorsement, Craig will submit both his normal CW entry *and* a SSB checklog that includes these 4 QSO?s. > Similarly, a SSB-only entry would work the 21 SSB/Mixed stations on SSB, plus the four CW-only (1x1?s (N4C, N4J, N4Q and N4Z) and submit the SSB log as usual plus a CW checklog that includes these 4 QSO?s. > > CW or SSB Mode Endorsement (Mixed, CW and SSB entrants are eligible): > Contact all 21 of the 1x1 stations on a single mode to earn this endorsement. > a) CW entries who contact all 21 CW and Mixed 1x1?s on CW earn the award. > b) SSB entries who contact all 21 SSB and Mixed entries on SSB earn the award. > c) Mixed mode entries who contact either the 21 CW or the 21 SSB 1x1?s earn the award. > Note: If a Mixed entrant works all 25 1x1?s, they are awarded a Mixed Endorsement. > > These stations should be very accessible. QSL these 1x1 calls active in FQP via KU9C direct or via LogBook of The World (LoTW). > Are you up for the Challenge??? > > The 1x1 call signs and hosts are: > CALL HOST CTY MODE(S) > N4A K5KG SAR BOTH > N4B N4WW ORA BOTH > N4C NN7CW LAK CW > N4D K3QH PAL SSB > N4E N4EEB VOL BOTH > N4F W4MLB BRE BOTH > N4G N1TO IDR BOTH > N4H K4KKC BRO SSB > N4I K4PV SAN BOTH > N4J W4CU PIN CW > N4K NF4A BAY BOTH > N4L K2WLS HIL SSB > N4M N6AR ORA BOTH > N4N AC4TO LEO BOTH > N4O WO4O LAK BOTH > N4P N4TP HIL BOTH > N4Q KQ4R VOL CW > N4R N4OX ESC BOTH > N4S N4SVC SUW BOTH > N4T K1TO MTE BOTH > N4U N4UU ALC BOTH > N4V N4WZ MRT SSB > N4W AI4WW BRO BOTH > N4Y W8RA HER BOTH > N4Z W4SPR MRT CW > > PRIZES: Beautiful color Certificates for top participants > Plaques for top finishing entrants. > > Web Site: http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ > Detailed rules, mobile routes, past results, plaques, county maps and much more! Be sure to check out the links under the Counties tab to two terrific county-tracking tools by Bob K0RC and Chuck NO5W (thanks guys!). > > ACTION REQUIRED!!! > Florida Stations of all types ? please go to the FQP website and register your fixed, mobile, expedition and 1x1 Spelling Bee operations; just click on the ?Counties" link and then the Activation Forms to get started ? thanks! > Saturday Registration Form: https://floridaqsoparty.org/counties/saturday-route/ > Sunday Registration Form: https://floridaqsoparty.org/counties/sunday-route/ > *PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW YOUR ENTRY FOR ACCURACY BEFORE SUBMITTING* > > Logs in Cabrillo format can be uploaded (preferred) at: https://fqp.contesting.com/fqpsubmitlog.php > or emailed to logs at floridaqsoparty.org; Paper logs via US mail to: Florida QSO Party, c/o Ron Harps, K8NZ, 1997 Willow Glen Ln Columbus, OH 43229-1550. > > Any questions or feedback? 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"A new program area will expand ARRL's visibility in promoting ham radio to the public and through our outreach to like-minded communities." A list of open positions, including the responsibilities and qualifications for each job, is posted at www.arrl.org/careers. Employment opportunities are available for candidates with or without an amateur radio license. "We're always on the lookout for experienced radio amateurs who want to contribute their passion for ham radio to the ARRL HQ team," added Goodwin. To apply, submit your resume to ARRL Human Resources. ARRL is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Wed Apr 13 15:55:43 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:55:43 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] =?utf-8?q?Southern_Florida_ARES?= =?utf-8?q?=C2=AE_Net_information?= In-Reply-To: <20220413183627.7FC0620ACBF0@bmail.arrl.org> References: <20220413183627.7FC0620ACBF0@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: <861089aa-45cd-cabc-3aea-fdfa2089eb9f@bellsouth.net> Please promote the SFAN, which meets Monday through Saturday at 7:45 AM on 3940 kHz. SFAN is the Southern Florida ARES? Net, a net that is both an EmComm Net and a Traffic Handling Net. The net is open to all, and there should be regular representation from each county in the Southern Florida Section. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL Southern Florida Section Section Manager: Mr Barry M Porter, KB1PA kb1pa at arrl.org From bmarx at bellsouth.net Fri Apr 15 09:16:29 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:16:29 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] "RufzXP" - Improve Your Code Speed? 200 WPM? References: Message-ID: /Try this:/ "*Rufz*" is the abbreviation of the German word "Rufzeichen-H?ren", which means "Listening to Callsigns". RufzXP is an excellent training software for improving code speed and CW practice, particularly (ultra) high speed memory copying of true amateur radio calls. Focus sing on improvement of CW proficiency, it is no contest simulator and does not provide for QRM. It provides additional tools for keeping track of training progress and comparing with other operators via International RufzXP Toplist. https://www.rufzxp.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Fri Apr 15 12:21:19 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:21:19 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] =?utf-8?q?NASA_Hardware_Techniques?= =?utf-8?q?=3A_Soldering_Space_Electronics_Like_It=E2=80=99s_1958?= References: <54db8a70-c8fa-0d6c-19fd-8fad6cdf8997.ref@bellsouth.net> Message-ID: <54db8a70-c8fa-0d6c-19fd-8fad6cdf8997@bellsouth.net> 1958 film about NASA Soldering Techniques which has some fascinating details about how things were done during the Space Race, and presumably, continue to be done. The overall message about cleanliness couldn?t really be any clearer if they tried ? it?s so critical it looks like those chaps in the film spend far more time brushing and cleaning than actually wielding those super clean soldering irons. https://hackaday.com/2022/04/13/nasa-hardware-techniques-soldering-space-electronics-like-its-1958/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Sat Apr 16 15:53:57 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:53:57 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] Morse Code Day at Locust Grove In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <67ac4159-0afe-391e-6420-8d53a81ffa23@bellsouth.net> I thought you might be interested to know that the QSY Society is holding a celebration of Samuel F. B. Morse's birthday at his home in Poughkeepie, NY. It's a great way to celebrate Morse and his wonderful code that we love. Here are the details in case you want to participate, either in person or on the air: *Morse Day Saturday April 23* *Time: 10 am to 2 pm Place: Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd (Rt 9), Poughkeepsie, NY* Please join QSY Society at Locust Grove, home of Samuel FB Morse, to celebrate his 231st birthday (April 27). Lets continue the tradition of a still viable 182 year mode of communication technology. We will be operating all Morse Code (CW) on the HF bands in front of his house in Poughkeepsie on Route 9. Bring your favorite key (or use ours), radio, and make some contacts with us. In previous years we've contacted Morse enthusiasts as far as the West Coast and Europe. The event is free and open to the public and all licensed radio amateurs. 73 de John AJ1DM #1973 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The tragedy of the Titanic ? which took place 110 years ago today ? raised awareness that improvements to wireless communication were needed. It led to new regulations and legislation by Congress to improve wireless technology, radio equipment and standards for maritime navigation. Leading the charge to make this happen was the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/nist-and-titanic-how-sinking-ship-improved-wireless-communications-navigating -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Fri Apr 22 12:38:23 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:38:23 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] K7DAA References: Message-ID: /Quite the career, inventions and interests...we've all been touched with one of his patents./ https://www.qrz.com/db/K7DAA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bmarx at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 25 06:24:06 2022 From: bmarx at bellsouth.net (Bill) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:24:06 -0400 Subject: [QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] Silver anniversary Florida QSO Party April 30 & May 1 FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: image.png Hello Friends, The *Silver 25th Anniversary 2022 Florida QSO Party*is****this weekend****; we sure hope you'll join us. /All 67 counties will be active./ Please check out the 2021 FQP results and much more at our *Web Site:*http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ *2022 FQP Rules Changes/Notes-* *- Distributed Multi-Operator Fixed entries are not allowed any longer.*** *Please see Rules page at *http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ *for details. * *The Florida QSO Party* Object: Everyone works Florida, Florida works Everyone Activate and work ALL Florida counties Have as much FUN as possible! When: *April 30 & May 1, 2022* Two ten hour operating periods, with a ten hour break: Saturday, April 30 1600Z (Noon EDT) - May 1 0159Z (9:59 PM EDT) Sunday, May 1 1200Z (8 AM EDT) - 2159Z (5:59 PM EDT) 20 Hours total Exchange: RST and County (Florida stations) RST and QTH (State, Province or Country for non-FL) Where: 10, 15, 20 and 40 Meters *SUGGESTED OPERATING FREQUENCIES: * CW: ?????7.020-7.045, 14.025-14.055, 21.030-21.050, 28.030-28.050 MHz Phone: 7.185-7.245, 14.240-14.295, 21.320-21.350, and 28.450-28.480 MHz Contacts outside these frequency ranges are still valid; see rules for details. *MOBILE WINDOW: *We expect several Mobile stations will be on and most can be found here: *CW: 7.025-7.035, 14.040-14.050, 21.040-21.050, 28.040-28.050 MHz** **SSB:?7.230-7.240, 14.255-14.275 MHz **/If you are not mobile, *please* refrain from calling CQ in these windows./**//* * *Categories: Single Op, Multi Op, Multi-Multi, Mobile, Expedition, Technician and School. Three power levels: QRP, Low, and High Power. Use CW, SSB or both. Silver 25th Anniversary Special Event Award- 2022 FQP Silver Spelling Bee! In honor of the 25^th FQP Anniversary, we will have a total of *25 special 1x1 stations, listed below*, with one suffix for each letter of the alphabet *except the letter X (FCC regulation)*. **There are a total of 21 SSB and 21 CW stations active; please see list of stations below. The *FQP SILVER SPELLING BEE* is a 1x1 Sweep and endorsed for either Mixed or CW or SSB modes. */How to Play:/* 1. *Mixed Mode Endorsement (Mixed, CW and SSB entrants are eligible): *Contact all 25 of the 1x1 stations to earn this endorsement. You will need to operate both modes to do this. *Note*: If you are a *_single mode entry_* (CW or SSB) then please submit a separate checklog for the extra four 1x1?s on the other mode. */Example/*/: /K9CT is a CW-only entry and works the 21 CW/Mixed stations on CW, but also works the four SSB-only 1x1?s (N4D, N4H, N4L and N4V).? To earn the Mixed Mode Endorsement, Craig will submit both his normal CW entry *and* a SSB checklog that includes these 4 QSO?s. Similarly, a SSB-only entry would work the 21 SSB/Mixed stations on SSB, plus the four CW-only (1x1?s (N4C, N4J, N4Q and N4Z) and submit the SSB log as usual plus a CW checklog that includes these 4 QSO?s. 2. *CW or SSB Mode Endorsement (Mixed, CW and SSB entrants are eligible):** *Contact *all 21* of the 1x1 stations on a single mode to earn this endorsement. a)CW entries who contact all 21 CW and Mixed 1x1?s _on CW_ earn the award. b)SSB entries who contact all 21 SSB and Mixed entries _on SSB_ earn the award. c)Mixed mode entries who contact _either_ the 21 CW _or_ the 21 SSB 1x1?s earn the award. *Note*:? If a Mixed entrant works all 25 1x1?s, they are awarded a Mixed Endorsement. These stations should be very accessible. QSL these 1x1 calls active in FQP via KU9C direct or via LogBook of The World (LoTW). */Are you up for the Challenge???/**//* The 1x1 call signs and hosts are: *_CALL HOST?? CTY???? MODE(S)_* *N4A K5KG???? SAR??????BOTH* *N4B N4WW?? ORA????? BOTH* *N4C NN7CW LAK **CW* *N4D K3QH???? PAL **SSB* *N4E N4EEB? VOL?????? BOTH * *N4F W4MLB BRE? ? ? ?BOTH* *N4G N1TO???? IDR???????BOTH* *N4H K4KKC? BRO **SSB* *N4I K4PV???? SAN??????BOTH* *N4J W4CU??? PIN **CW*** *N4K NF4A????? BAY??????BOTH* *N4L K2WLS? HIL **SSB* *N4M N6AR???? ORA? ? ? ?BOTH* *N4N AC4TO?? LEO?????? BOTH* *N4O WO4O??? LAK?????? BOTH* *N4P N4TP????? HIL???????? BOTH* *N4Q KQ4R???? VOL **CW* *N4R N4OX???? ESC?????? BOTH* *N4S N4SVC? SUW? ? ? ?BOTH* *N4T K1TO???? MTE?????? BOTH * *N4U N4UU???? ALC?????? BOTH* *N4V N4WZ???? MRT **SSB* *N4W AI4WW?? BRO????? BOTH* *N4Y W8RA??? HER????? BOTH * *N4Z W4SPR? MRT **CW*** *PRIZES:*Beautiful color Certificates for top participants Plaques for top finishing entrants. *Web Site:*http://www.floridaqsoparty.org/ Detailed rules, past results, plaques, county maps and much more! Be sure to check out the links under the Counties tab to two terrific _county-tracking tools_?by *Bob K0RC*?and *Chuck NO5W*?(thanks guys!). In addition, Chip N3IW recently developed a spotting website at http://qsopartyhub.com/fqp-spots.php. Please remember that: 1.? Single Ops may *not* use any spotting assistance (but of course the Assisted?Single Ops can). 2.? For all categories:? *No* self-spotting or asking to be spotted, except our 1x1 Spelling Bee stations. */ACTION REQUIRED!!!/* *_Florida Stations of all types_*?? /please go to the FQP website and register your fixed, mobile, rover and 1x1 Spelling Bee operations; just click on the ?Counties" link and then the _Activation Forms_ to get started ? thanks!/ /Saturday Registration Form: /https://floridaqsoparty.org/counties/saturday-route/// /Sunday Registration Form: /https://floridaqsoparty.org/counties/sunday-route/// */*PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW YOUR ENTRY FOR ACCURACY _BEFORE_ SUBMITTING*/*** Logs in Cabrillo format can be uploaded (*preferred*) at: https://fqp.contesting.com/fqpsubmitlog.php or emailedto logs at floridaqsoparty.org ; Paper logs via US mail to: Florida QSO Party, c/o Ron Harps, K8NZ, 1997 Willow Glen Ln Columbus, OH 43229-1550. Any questions or feedback? Please feel free to reply to me via email: cqdenx4n at gmail.com *_We highly encourage_* you to sign up to the *FQP email Group* fqp at groups.io. Anyone wishing to subscribe to the FQP email reflector may send an email request to George, K5KG at k5kg at k5kg.com.? Upon receiving your request to join, George will send you an invitation to subscribe to the reflector.? When you receive the invitation, simply follow the instructions, and sign yourself up. THANK YOU in advance for making the 2022 FQP another terrific event ? see you then! */FQP - So Bright, you gotta wear Shades! /* ? 73, Chris, NX4N, on behalf of: Chris, W4WF and Dan, K1TO ? President and Past President Florida Contest Group, proud sponsors of the FQP since?1998 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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