From gjurrens at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 08:11:14 2010
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:11:14 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Group by opportunity. Honda Generator!
Message-ID: <55E7B2BE-CD58-4B86-AC5A-0B5B6DD28736@gmail.com>

I'll be participating in this deal from Gary Wilson, K2GW, the SEC & Asst. Section Manager for SNJ. Incidentally, I will also be putting my fresh-from-Field-Day older Honda Generator 2KW up for sale - it's louder, heavier & not as good on gas by a little bit, but very serviceable. It has both 120 vac & 12 vdc output. $250 OBO. 

-----
Gary Writes:

FYI. I got this from my club call sign.

If there's enough interest, we could create a combined order as a minimum often is required.   (10 - GJ)

I already have one (which was coincidentally bought from Coffman 5 years ago) and love it. This is the small red one-handed-carry generator that goes with the Red Cross comm van. 

They can also be paired with a simple cable to provide 4000 watts in something that one person can still move around (by moving them one at a time).

73

Gary, K2GW


GJ

Sent from my iPhone
Pls 4give typos & brevity!


From drumor at optonline.net  Thu Jul  1 09:13:19 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:13:19 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] FW: My family issues
Message-ID: <003801cb191f$2d9f0d30$88dd2790$@net>

Let us all keep Marvin and his family in our prayers.

 

Drew

 

From: Marvin Bronstein [mailto:marvbrons at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 11:45 PM
To: Moore, Drew
Subject: My family issues

 

Drew,

 

I have bad news to pass on that after a dreadful year of battling cancer, my
youngest sister (63) lost her battle with cancer today, Wednesday, June 30.

 

I apologize to the club for my absence and failure to perform the necessary
work for our repeaters but this was a dreadful period of intense family
activities.  We now have another dreadful task of funeral ceremonies and
mourning.  When I return I will resume my activities with RVRC.

 

Tearfully,

 

Marvin, K2VHW

 


From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Jul  1 08:35:38 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:35:38 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Group by opportunity. Honda Generator!
In-Reply-To: <55E7B2BE-CD58-4B86-AC5A-0B5B6DD28736@gmail.com>
References: <55E7B2BE-CD58-4B86-AC5A-0B5B6DD28736@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTilGBZISIBOv8fUHrpj9e5Ui4bxH5DjYu6L3ukim@mail.gmail.com>

Here are the details of the Honda Group Buy - inadvertantly left off
my forwarded message.  Sorry.

Gary talked to them and they'll give us the group discount with a
minimum purchase of 10 generators - as of yesterday, he had 3
commitments.


73,
-----------------------

COFFMAN  ELECTRICAL  EQUIPMENT  CO.
3300 Jefferson Ave.
       Phone:  (616) 452-8708
Grand Rapids, MI  49548
   Fax:  (616) 452-1337


Dear Radio Enthusiast,

In 2008 we were contacted by John Miller, K6MM, president of the
Northern California Contest Club.  To make a long story short we
negotiated a deal with John?s organization to provide the Honda
EU2000iS inverter generator at a special price to his members.  The
program was a huge success ? the members purchased approximately 70 of
these generators through the club.

John sent a message regarding this program to several other clubs.
Please read some comments from his letter:

?In the spirit of "Sharing The Wealth", I wanted to let you know about
a large group purchase of Honda generators that our Club has just
completed.

In early June, many NCCC members discussed the need for a reliable
inverter generator for Field Day, Emergency Preparedness, and general
home use.  After some research, we decided upon a 2KW generator -- the
Honda EU2000i.

Perhaps you are familiar with this generator, which has received
excellent reviews from contesters, DXpeditioners, and on eHam.net.
Because of Honda's inverter technology, the EU2000i provides clean
"sine wave" power, making it safe for use with computers and our
sometimes-sensitive radio gear.  I used this generator at two
different Field Day sites this past June with excellent results.

The EU2000i lists for $1080.  After some research online, and many
phone calls, I found a supplier in Grand Rapids, MI who was willing to
work with us on a lower price if we could get at least 10 units
ordered.  Their name:  Coffman Electric Equipment Company -- and their
online store is Steadypower.com:
http://www.steadypower.com/catalog/honda_eu2000.php

 I did an extensive interview with Coffman Electric, which has been in
business for over 50 years, and was founded in the early 1950s by
Perry Coffman, an electrical engineer and ham radio operator (I'm
trying to track down his callsign).  According to AH (American Honda),
they are one of AH's best dealers in the US with virtually no customer
complaints.

Coffman Electric was the only supplier I contacted who was willing to
ship individually via Fedex Ground to each buyer's shipping address
(with a tracking number).  The other suppliers (including Mayberrys
who advertise in QST) all wanted to ship a large palette to one
location and have them distributed from there.

The price we settled on for a minimum purchase of 10 generators:  $880
per generator (includes Fedex Ground shipping).  I sent out the
request for 10 units.  What came back was an amazing 56 orders.  Yes,
56.  We re-negotiated to a price of $860 -- which, after a little
coaxing from me included a free high-quality $20 Honda storage cover.
We then collected $860 from each member (personal checks) - a total of
$48,160.  I wired the money from our Wells Fargo account to Coffman
Electric on Thursday, July 10, 2008 (praying that I wouldn't have to
buy a one-way ticket to Bora Bora).  True to their word, CE starting
shipping the next day, and over a two week period, all units were
shipped.  As of Thursday, July 31 (exactly 3 weeks from when we wired
the $$), all units were safely in the hands of our Club members.
Average delivery time from MI to CA:  4 business days.

So, why am I passing this information on to you?  Well, why not share
the information with you guys?  We're all in this great hobby
together, and if your Club members have a need for a reliable 2KW
generator, the Honda EU2000i may be a good solution.  If so, feel free
to follow up with Coffman Electric.

Disclaimer:  I have no personal interest in Coffman Electric
whatsoever.  No relatives there and no hidden agenda.  The Club is not
benefiting in any way from this recommendation and neither am I.  I'm
just sharing our successful experience with you.

If you have any questions, I'm happy to help.  Best of luck, and CU in
the next contest!?

The above comments were received in a letter from Mr. Miller in August
2008 and used with his permission.  I shortened them somewhat and
removed any personal information on individual club members but I
believe the essence of the experience is intact.

A couple of comments here.  The actual number of units purchased by
this club was closer to 70 by the time we were through.  Also, the
list price of the Honda EU2000iS is now $1,149.95.  However, we are
prepared to offer the same deal from now through July 31.

PROGRAM:

If your club orders 10 or more Honda EU2000iS generators we will sell
them at $860.00, including shipping (Continental U.S.) and a free
Honda generator cover.

DETAILS:

    * Generators must be purchased through your club.
    * Club must be a registered non-profit organization.
    * Generators will be delivered to the individual members.
    * Offer is good through July 31, 2010.

If you are interested please give us a call at (888) 331-5344.  Any of
our staff would be happy to discuss the program with you.

Sincerely,

Don Delaney
Marketing Director
Coffman Electrical Equipment Co.
djdelaney at steadypower.com

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


73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org



On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 8:11 AM, Gerry Jurrens <gjurrens at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'll be participating in this deal from Gary Wilson, K2GW, the SEC & Asst. Section Manager for SNJ. Incidentally, I will also be putting my fresh-from-Field-Day older Honda Generator 2KW up for sale - it's louder, heavier & not as good on gas by a little bit, but very serviceable. It has both 120 vac & 12 vdc output. $250 OBO.
>
> -----
> Gary Writes:
>
> FYI. I got this from my club call sign.
>
> If there's enough interest, we could create a combined order as a minimum often is required. ? (10 - GJ)
>
> I already have one (which was coincidentally bought from Coffman 5 years ago) and love it. This is the small red one-handed-carry generator that goes with the Red Cross comm van.
>
> They can also be paired with a simple cable to provide 4000 watts in something that one person can still move around (by moving them one at a time).
>
> 73
>
> Gary, K2GW
>
>
> GJ
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Pls 4give typos & brevity!
>
>

From n2gj at amsat.org  Mon Jul  5 11:08:04 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 11:08:04 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Eagle has landed! My Flex-1500 is ON THE AIR!
Message-ID: <AANLkTimHGxpfBNvF9TRL9QaST6ZTjVEr1xvmN9ne4Qzh@mail.gmail.com>

Well, the Flex-1500 showed up last week while I was in Boston on business.
 Connie sent a photo of the box after UPS delivered it, to my surprise!  I
cleaned up my shack this AM after the Field Day tear-down of my shack and my
"reward" to myself was getting to connect the new rig up to power, the
computer and the antenna!

The verdict:  IT WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!

It will probably take me *months *to figure out all the functionality in the
software, but just using the default settings, I spoke with Roger N2LAQ in
Warrensburg (upstate) NY and Brian, N2UNL in Peru, NY on 7.213 with good
reports here on the G5RV.  Not too shabby for 5 watts and LSB! I'm using the
Yaesu MH-31 microphone I got in Dayton in the flea market for $20!

NE3EE was also in there from Gap, PA near Lancaster, but I'm not sure he
heard me - he was a little light here.

Very nice group on there this AM.  Tomorrow I'll try to reach my 40M group
around 7.210 to 7.213 on it.  Jeff, Walter and Dave, please listen for me!
 73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From drumor at optonline.net  Tue Jul  6 13:04:23 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:04:23 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Red Cross Heat Wave Preparedness
Message-ID: <002d01cb1d2d$4b5a6420$e20f2c60$@net>

>From N2GJ

 

 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <BridgeB at usa.redcross.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Subject: Red Cross Heat Wave Preparedness

Good morning,

Due to the recent heat wave that we've been experiencing here in New Jersey,
we are providing you with a heat wave safety checklist that can be found at
this link: 

http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/Heat
Wave.pdf

Hopefully you find some of these tips to be helpful. Let's hope it cools
down soon! 

 

Byard P. Bridge III

Response/Logistics Coordinator

707 Alexander Road, Suite 101

Princeton, NJ 08540

Office: (609) 951-2101 

Cell: (609) 743-7303

bridgeb at usa.redcross.org


From n2gj at amsat.org  Wed Jul  7 13:41:49 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:41:49 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Generator Group Purchase Instructions - LAST CALL!
Message-ID: <AANLkTilcevKyiGF_PUDWNoNWe65hEhd02kMHCNsgWpRm@mail.gmail.com>

FYI.  This email message went out to the hams who previously indicated their
desire to participate in this group purchase, but if anyone else wants to
join, they can still can if they get me their info & money by July 15.  This
will be the last notice about this group purchase.



73



Gary Wilson, K2GW

k2gw at arrl.net



----



I?ve received preliminary order indications for 13 Honda EU2000i generators
so far, so it looks like the group purchase that I?m consolidating for SNJ
hams will proceed.



I?ve contacted Coffman Electric (from whom I bought my own Honda 5 years
ago) and confirmed the price.  For a flat $860 each, you will get a new
Honda EU2000i generator and storage cover shipped from Coffman Electric and
delivered by FedEx Ground to your door.  It cannot be sent to PO Box and
someone will have to sign for it.



If you or anyone else wishes to participate, please send the following
information to me at k2gw at arrl.net by July 10, 2010:



Name:

Callsign:

Number of generators desired:

Delivery Street Address:

Town:

State:

Zip:

Daytime Phone:

Email address (for FedEx tracking and communications from me)



You will also need to mail a check or money order for $860 for each
generator you want payable to Gary Wilson to *arrive no later than July 15,
2010*.  I will deposit the checks, wait for them to clear, and write a
consolidated check of my own for the order on July 20, 2010 with delivery
expected in early August.  If your check doesn?t arrive or bounces, there?s
no second chance to participate, as I?m doing this for the good of the
Amateur Radio community and have nothing to gain in the transaction.



Checks should be mailed to:



Gary Wilson

587 Flock Road

Hamilton Square NJ 08690-1345



Note that once you have signed for receipt of your generator, any potential
problems (but based on my own experience I truly don?t think there will be)
are between you, FedEx, Coffman and Honda and do not involve me.  I?m just
consolidating the money for you to get this savings.  Here?s their contact
info for any post delivery problems:



COFFMAN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

http://www.steadypower.com/catalog/honda_eu2000.php

3300 Jefferson Ave.


Grand Rapids, MI  49548

Phone:  (616) 452-8708

Fax:  (616) 452-1337



Please let me know if you have any questions.



73



Gary, K2GW



_______________________________________________
Members mailing list
Members at lists.w2zq.com
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From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Jul  7 21:28:28 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:28:28 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Trip to ARRL Headquarters in Newington CT
Message-ID: <001901cb1e3c$dea3aa10$9beafe30$@net>

Members,

 

A number of years ago RVRC members took a day trip to the ARRL Headquarters.
We rented a large passenger van, Had lunch and dinner on the road and split
the expense of the trip. WA2C and I would like to see who might be
interested in another trip.

 

We would like to schedule a trip during the week in the month of September
2010.

 

If you're interested please send me an e-mail to that effect.

 

73

Drew

W2ou


From gar3j at earthlink.net  Thu Jul  8 10:03:09 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:03:09 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Martime Radio Society  - Night of Nights XI - July 12
Message-ID: <380-220107481439718@earthlink.net>

All,

See the link below for information on the upcoming 9th annual "Night of Nights" sponsored by the Maritime Radio Society in recgnition of the ( reportedly) last commerical CW transmission from a Maritime Land Station on July 12 1999

Maritime Radio Historical Society page - http://radiomarine.org/gallery/show?keyword=nonxi&panel=pab1_5#pab1_5

National Parks Service page for Point Reyes ( location of ex RCA coast station KPH)

http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events_nightofnights.htm


73 de N2DV

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Fri Jul  9 23:59:38 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:59:38 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Europe's biggest ham radio event
Message-ID: <93004AE2CCB544CB906279026FBB9368@marvbronsPC>

What you missed, this year...(me too.

Messe Friedrichshafen Ham Radio 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O84ZX3oKS-o&feature=youtu.be&a

ENJOY!

From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Jul 14 11:56:32 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:56:32 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] W2QW Members only codes
Message-ID: <000301cb236d$24a67fd0$6df37f70$@net>

W2QW Member

Asterisk Command List

Members Only

 

*81=Time

 

*500=2M 440 unlink

 

*501=2M 440 link

 

*511=440 on

*510=440 off

 

*518=440 pl off 

*519=440 pl on

 

*520=2 off

*521=2 on

 

*528=2 Pl Off

*529=2 Pl On

 

*540= ets off

*541= ets on

 

*548=ets pl off

*549=ets pl on 

 

Linking commands 

 

IRLP=*34[Node Number]

 

ALLSTAR=*3[Node Number]

To call us from different node *327089

 

ECHOLINK=*33[6 digit node number]

ECHOLINK EXAMPLE Echo Test is node 9999 to dial it *33009999 use 0 to fill
shorter node numbers. 

 


From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Jul 14 12:00:00 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] W2QW Members only codes
Message-ID: <001301cb236d$9d275880$d7760980$@net>

 

 

 

W2QW Member

Asterisk Command List

Members Only

 

*81=Time

 

*500=2M 440 unlink

 

*501=2M 440 link

 

*511=440 on

*510=440 off

 

*518=440 pl off 

*519=440 pl on

 

*520=2 off

*521=2 on

 

*528=2 Pl Off

*529=2 Pl On

 

*540= ets off

*541= ets on

 

*548=ets pl off

*549=ets pl on 

 

Linking commands 

 

IRLP=*34[Node Number]

 

ALLSTAR=*3[Node Number]

To call us from different node *327089

 

ECHOLINK=*33[6 digit node number]

ECHOLINK EXAMPLE Echo Test is node 9999 to dial it *33009999 use 0 to fill
shorter node numbers. 

 


From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Jul 15 07:47:08 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:47:08 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Interesting ham radio event this Fri-Sun
Message-ID: <AANLkTik8IMzmCOqt4uDKsbuPaVHiqHJY8T_P056hV9zO@mail.gmail.com>

I just love the QSL card - it's called:
Hacker hams transmitting from H.O.P.E.
The Link to their page is below:

Hacker hams transmitting from
H.O.P.E.<http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/hacker_hams_transmitting_from_hope.html>

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/07/hacker_hams_transmitting_from_hope.html

73,

GJ
Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
Kingston, NJ

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Thu Jul 15 14:54:27 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:54:27 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] FCC action on employee participation in emcomm
Message-ID: <2D4A9E97F53D49188076C3C3F3754D65@marvbronsPC>

>From the WorldRadio Online Newsroom:

FCC Okays Employee Participation in Emergency Drills

Moving with unaccustomed speed, the FCC adopted a Report and Order on July 14, allowing hams who are employed by both government agencies and non-government agencies such as hospitals, to participate in emergency and disaster drills on behalf of their employers. The ruling was based on a Notice of Proposed Rule Making, WP-10-72, issued this past March, in response to petitions arising from a strict interpretation by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau of the prohibition on amateurs communicating on behalf of their employers. The decision came just more than a month after the reply comment deadline.

The ruling added a new paragraph to Section 97.113(a)(3) of the FCC rules, which reads as follows:

(i) A station licensee or control station operator may participate on behalf of an employer in an
emergency preparedness or disaster readiness test or drill, limited to the duration and scope of such test or
drill, and operational testing immediately prior to such test or drill. Tests or drills that are not
government-sponsored are limited to a total time of one hour per week; except that no more than twice in
any calendar year, they may be conducted for a period not to exceed 72 hours.

There is no specific effective date given in the Report and Order, so it will presumably become effective upon publication in the Federal Register. The complete text of the report and order may be accessed online 

From drumor at optonline.net  Fri Jul 16 19:51:13 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:51:13 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] applications for position as Instructor and
 Resource	Coordinator solicited
Message-ID: <005401cb2541$c66ff8c0$534fea40$@net>

 

 

From: ARRL Education Services [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:56 PM
To: drumor at optonline.net
Subject: applications for position as Instructor and Resource Coordinator
solicited

 

ARRL Registered Instructors and Teachers, 

Please refer to the position description on ARRL's website at:
http://www.arrl.org/employment-opportunities

Interested candidates should submit an application by July 30, 2010.

 

 

To unsubscribe from messages, go to:
http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/55837237cd8bd9f5e4b9eb19b0776989 


From pfarcon at gmail.com  Sun Jul 18 21:47:35 2010
From: pfarcon at gmail.com (Patrick Farcon)
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:47:35 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] ISS Info Mentioned on RVRC Net
Message-ID: <C86926F7.1918%pfarcon@gmail.com>

All:

Here is some information I was referring to on the net tonight regarding
ISS.

The following link is to a great site in regards to the ISS and the modes
that are on/off.
http://www.issfanclub.com/

If you click on the frequencies ?button? on the upper right the frequencies
I mentioned and others are listed there.
http://www.issfanclub.com/frequencies

I often use the pass prediction link on http://www.amsat.org to check for
usable satellite passes and now recently to determine if there is a good
pass around 6pm EDT for the ISS which has been the approximate time of
activity. It all depends on their time availability and who is actually on
the ISS crew. It had been quite for some time and only recently it has
become active again.

If you go to: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/ a web interface
will come up. Then you choose ISS from the dropdown and input your location,
grid square or lat/long combination. If the pass is over at least probably
about 25 degrees elevation, depending on the antenna being used, then
perhaps it would be able to be copied. The one I received was at 27 deg
elevation at peak elevation but I was not able to confirm my callsign as the
NJ station being referred to by Col. Wheelock.

For an example of satellite conversations and ISS see this great site below
by John, K8YSE. He has been a great help in giving me pointers and always
can be found on the satellites.
http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html

If you scroll down to the following link, then you can hear an actual
contact being made by John, K8YSE.

ISS_11Jul2010_220006z.mp3
http://www.papays.com/sat/ISS_11Jul2010_220006z.mp3
NA1SS - Col. Doug Wheelock operating

I have the pass recorded as an mp3 file but it is over 10mb and I did not
want to fill up anyone?s mailbox. I used the Arrow II antenna that I have
been using for satellite work. I can forward it if interested. Please
forgive my working routine in the file. I guess I got caught up in the
excitement of finally being home and available to at least hear them.

Finally, a great reference for working the satellites can be found at this
link.
http://web.me.com/clintbradford/Work-Sat/Home.html

73,

Pat
N2VYT
FN20un




From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Jul 22 08:41:19 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:41:19 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] NJQRP Meeting this Saturday -- ALL WELCOME!
Message-ID: <AANLkTikwoAXCgZvrL6DY28Ss7PtY-QxKhfLwJvB-ZJgO@mail.gmail.com>

This month's meeting is a week earlier than our usual last Saturday of the
month.
http://www.njqrp.org/meetings/nextmeeting.php

If you have a neat project or hiked the Himalayas with a Rock-Mite or
whatever we encourage you to do a short talk at the meeting. As usual, we
have some interesting things in the works to tell you about and encourage
you all to join us at the Red Cross building at 707 Alexander Road in
Princeton.

We're looking forward to this month's meeting!

*Club meeting at our usual location at the Red Cross Center, from 9am until
around Noon*
This will be another meeting at our "home" at the Red Cross Center (707
Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540). We've had a nice turnout each time
there and the meeting is usually refreshingly homebrew oriented with guys
telling us all stories about their latest projects. We envision it being the
same, and more, this time.
See you on Saturday!
72/73,
GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From drumor at optonline.net  Thu Jul 22 08:49:05 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:49:05 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] ETSNJ Picnic
Message-ID: <002d01cb299c$4553d4f0$cffb7ed0$@net>




 
We are adding a little GOODIE to the picnic
All licensed operators in attendance who have paid,  have a  chance to win 
a Wouxun 2M/220 HT - (that's right - a dual  bander) 

September 5 ,2010,  Starts 11:30AM till  4:30PM
Reservations $15.00 (ETS members & family)
Non-members $20.00,  Children 5-12 $7.50,
Children under 5 FREE
LOCATION: Brookside Park,  Scotch Plains NJ     
Talk in on our repeater 146.94  -  PL  141.3
--                            
CATERED AFFAIR
--
Italian sausage & peppers, Baked Ziti, Stuffed  Shells
Fried Chicken, Green Salad, Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce
Italian  Bread and Rolls
--
Hamburgers , Hot Dogs, Cake &  Watermelon
Coffee, Beer, Soda, Iced Tea and Water
--
Come early to help  and enjoy coffee and donuts
RSVP to Vic KC2NBC at (908) 668-0657 by August  21
Please mail you check ( payable to ETS of NJ ) to:
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From w2ou at optonline.net  Thu Jul 22 12:42:43 2010
From: w2ou at optonline.net (Drew Moore)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:42:43 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Capacitors & Antique Electronics
Message-ID: <002601cb29bc$e8d7d340$ba8779c0$@net>



Subject: Capacitors & Antique Electronics


It has been the consensus of many who purchase capacitors, including myself,

that the capacitors sold by Antique Electronics are from old stock that they

have acquired over the years through buyouts. Bill Carns, N7OTQ sets the 
record straight.



 All, PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS - Be advised............Antique Electronics
 does not sell floor sweepings and just NOS capacitors.
That never was the case and definitely is not now.
Antique Electronics @  tubesandmore.com  bought the old Sprague capacitor
 line, tooling and all, built a huge new addition to their already large
 building in Tempe Arizona, hired some of the retired Sprague capacitor
engineers as consultants during the start up process and set up new
 manufacturing capability for HV electrolytics. This happened some years 
ago.
I am guessing more than 5 and less than 10. I don't remember for sure.
They have continued to stay at the leading edge of capacitor technology and
 their capacitors are built on the Sprague tooling with state-of-the-art
 technology and are brand new first class stuff.
I used to work and eventually had a city home within several miles of
 Antique Electronics, knew the original George(s) Fathauer before they sold
 the business to the new owner and it and they are a first class 
organization
 carefully testing everything that they do sell in the way of NOS tubes and
 components.
Antique Electronics has, over the years, been very responsive to the Collins
 needs building special order Collins replacement capacitors and 
transformers
 particularly and I do not want to damage our relationship with them.
We are in the process of trying to put in place an arrangement where AE
 builds and stocks some more of the impossible to get capacitors for the S
 and A line stuff. The economy and the loss of several industrial suppliers
of extruded aluminum cans has slowed this down, but we are trying to make it
 happen. They already have built several caps that are available for Collins
 collectors.
A personal friend of mine is a consultant for them in HV tube testing and
 life test and he and I are very familiar with what they do there. I have no
 financial interest in AE of Tempe. I just thought you should know the 
facts.
 Best Regards,
 Bill Carns, N7OTQ
 0CXX, Trustee MRCCC
 Editor Signal Magazine
 CCA President & Board Member
 CCA # 94-00009, Founding Board Member
 Kimberley, Texas

73,
Victor
KC2NBC


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From glshop20 at yahoo.com  Fri Jul 23 15:29:22 2010
From: glshop20 at yahoo.com (walt w)
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:29:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [RVRC] Mail address from KC2WMW
Message-ID: <405416.27033.qm@web112011.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Here is my e-mail address glshop20 at yahoo.com   From  Walt Wiatr  KC2WMW
NIL ILLEGITIMUS CARBORUNDUM !!


      

