From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Jun  3 08:57:43 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:57:43 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday to Sue!
Message-ID: <AANLkTikO7R5mp35wXJpcDMwxAM-0kIdeHqSLbJ77bz5c@mail.gmail.com>

Sue Leuthauser has a birthday today!  Please say Happy Birthday to Chuck's
bride today!  73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Thu Jun  3 10:35:02 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:35:02 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Sue Leuthauser
Message-ID: <12DA985FB8A341C3B43E4E4B56E88E65@marvbronsPC>

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sue Leuthauser. Many Happy Returns of the day and may you celebrate many more!


Marv,  K2VHW


From gar3j at earthlink.net  Thu Jun  3 13:04:24 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:04:24 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation -
Message-ID: <3850510.1275584664718.JavaMail.root@elwamui-muscovy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Folks,

>From QRZ

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/506645/ticketed-for-talking/?ap=1&MP4

From elk2370bruce at comcast.net  Thu Jun  3 14:21:09 2010
From: elk2370bruce at comcast.net (elk2370bruce at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:21:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation -
In-Reply-To: <3850510.1275584664718.JavaMail.root@elwamui-muscovy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <1534886546.1317471275589269642.JavaMail.root@sz0026a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

This situation will serve as a very important legal precedent and we should follow this one closely and carefully for any possible impact on NJ statutes. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: gar3j at earthlink.net 
To: "rvrc maillist" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2010 1:04:24 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation - 

Folks, 

>From QRZ 

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/506645/ticketed-for-talking/?ap=1&MP4 
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From gjurrens at gmail.com  Thu Jun  3 21:12:35 2010
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:12:35 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday!
Message-ID: <FEDBE10D-14F6-45C9-ACFD-D6E4273E9590@gmail.com>

My beloved bride of 40 years on 6/20 has a birthday tomorrow, June 4.

It would be fun to see her Inbox filled with birthday greetings  
tomorrow!  Her email is n2atj at AMSAT.org

Happy Birthday, Connie!


GJ

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From w2cja at yahoo.com  Thu Jun  3 21:14:46 2010
From: w2cja at yahoo.com (Neal Newman)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:14:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation -
In-Reply-To: <1534886546.1317471275589269642.JavaMail.root@sz0026a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <91158.92692.qm@web63603.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

?? Crazy...Its stated in the NY state vehicle traffic law VTL ?That licensed radio amateurs are exempt from ?The Hands free laws.... CB'ers are not.
?The Police officer was Clever.. he did not write Cell Phone on the Ticket... He wrote Hand held device. The HT is a Hand held device.. Yet as a radio amateur ?He is exempt from that ruling.. I hope he wins.
?Neal




--- On Thu, 6/3/10, elk2370bruce at comcast.net <elk2370bruce at comcast.net> wrote:

From: elk2370bruce at comcast.net <elk2370bruce at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation -
To: gar3j at earthlink.net
Cc: "rvrc maillist" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 2:21 PM

This situation will serve as a very important legal precedent and we should follow this one closely and carefully for any possible impact on NJ statutes. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: gar3j at earthlink.net 
To: "rvrc maillist" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2010 1:04:24 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [RVRC] NY Ham Ticketed for mobile operation - 

Folks, 

>From QRZ 

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/506645/ticketed-for-talking/?ap=1&MP4 
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From marvbrons at verizon.net  Fri Jun  4 11:48:29 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:48:29 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] WorldRadio online chat session
Message-ID: <C1C13E33F3B743EBA29CF02AA74E6004@marvbronsPC>

You're invited to join WorldRadio Online editor Richard Fisher, KI6SN, for
the Web-zine's monthly live online chat session.

It's Sunday, June 6, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

The session promises to be casual, friendly and lots of fun. We'll also be
conducting some instant online polls.

To access the chat session, click on the Cover It Live box at:

http://www.worldradioonline.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you there.

From drumor at optonline.net  Sat Jun  5 10:38:18 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:38:18 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Use it or lose it Net on 220 repeater
Message-ID: <000001cb04bc$bd8083b0$38818b10$@net>


Please join us on the ETS of NJ 220 Repeater - 223.960 / no pl - on Thursday
June 10th at 8 PM for a general information net.

 

All are invite to participate - if all goes well the 220 repeater will be
linked to the RVRC 440 and 2M repeaters (442.25 / 141.3 pl & 146.625 / 141.3
pl) so the net will be open to anyone.

 

Hope to hear you on the air!

 

73,

 

Joe

W2OZO

 

 

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Realtor

RE/MAX Preferred Professionals - Bridgewater

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www.joecash.com

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From gar3j at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  6 10:58:50 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:58:50 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Severe WX Threat Today - Significant Severe Weather Possible
	- FW: Public Severe Weather : SPC@ 6/6/2010 9:31:18 AM
Message-ID: <380-22010606145850953@earthlink.net>

FYI - From the NNJ ARES

73 - N2DV

FYI...the Storm Prediction Center in Norman OK has issued a Public Severe Weather Outlook covering the ARRL NNJ Section and other nearby areas for later today and into this evening....this type of Bulletin (PWO) is seldom issued for our area, and only issued when conditions of a Moderate to High level are forecasted for significant types of Severe WX in an area....please be actively monitoring local conditions and be alert for any responses and reactions that become needed, etc...Stay Safe!

George Sabbi
KC2GLG
Section Emergency Coordinator
ARRL Northern New Jersey Section
Email: KC2GLG at arrl.net 
Website: www.hudson.arrl.org/nnj/ares 


WOUS40 KWNS 061331
PWOSPC
CTZ000-DEZ000-MAZ000-NHZ000-NJZ000-NYZ000-PAZ000-RIZ000-061800-

PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK 
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
0831 AM CDT SUN JUN 06 2010

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST US
LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT...

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER IN NORMAN OK IS FORECASTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TORNADOES...LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS OVER PARTS
OF THE NORTHEAST US LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE

       CONNECTICUT
       DELAWARE
       MASSACHUSETTS
       FAR SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
       NEW JERSEY
       SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK
       EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
       RHODE ISLAND

ELSEWHERE...SEVERE STORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE FROM...THE TENNESSEE
VALLEY NORTHEASTWARD INTO THE NORTH AND MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES.

A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM...CURRENTLY LOCATED IN WESTERN NEW
YORK...IS FORECAST TO SHIFT NORTHEASTWARD INTO MAINE BY LATE
AFTERNOON. A TRAILING COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP EASTWARD TO NEAR THE
ATLANTIC COAST BY EARLY EVENING. AHEAD OF THE LOW AND FRONT...A VERY
WARM AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR NUMEROUS SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS. ATMOSPHERIC WINDS ARE ALSO QUITE STRONG AND
SUPPORTIVE OF SUPERCELLS...WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A FEW STRONG
TORNADOES. ALSO...A THUNDERSTORM LINE OR TWO MAY ALSO DEVELOP ACROSS
THE REGION WITH A POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS. THE
GREATEST THREAT FOR THE MORE WIDESPREAD AND EXTREME SEVERE WEATHER
WILL EXIST BETWEEN NOON AND 9PM EDT.

STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE
WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA
WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LATER
TODAY.

..IMY.. 06/06/2010

WWWW

From gar3j at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  6 11:34:51 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 11:34:51 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Mt. Holly Tornado Watch #272 0
Message-ID: <380-22010606153451812@earthlink.net>

More info...this time from MT Holly Skywarn  -   73 N2DV

The NWS has issued Tornado Watch #272, which is in effect until 8 PM this evening for most of the CWA. 

NWS Mount Holly, NJ

From n2gj at amsat.org  Wed Jun  9 19:12:57 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 19:12:57 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday Theresa Erdek KC2RYE
Message-ID: <AANLkTimUpr6nhru_4qaigcnFSCWoRadOBiJ7r37BOQ7-@mail.gmail.com>

Hope you're having a great birthday, Theresa, and that you get to come to
the RVRC meeting this evening so we can sing "Happy Birthday to You!"

All the best to you in the years ahead!  73/88,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From gjurrens at gmail.com  Thu Jun 10 07:26:31 2010
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:26:31 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range
Message-ID: <8D512E23-EE2A-47A3-9209-6B488D607E03@gmail.com>

Check out this interesting video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-VqtNY8vpw&feature=youtube_gdata

Mentioned in AOPA Pilot article June 2010. www.barryschiff.com wrote it.

There are two David Frantz's listed in QRZ at the same address.  
Probably father & son. The 54 year old is an 8,000 hour pilot for  
Airline Transport Comminications & Navigation.

GJ

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Pls 4give typos & brevity!


From n3ibx at verizon.net  Thu Jun 10 09:33:01 2010
From: n3ibx at verizon.net (Joe Cro N3IBX)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:33:01 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range
In-Reply-To: <8D512E23-EE2A-47A3-9209-6B488D607E03@gmail.com>
References: <8D512E23-EE2A-47A3-9209-6B488D607E03@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69F4415EF20A4510A8A82DC7C47D41D0@JoeCroPC>

Hello Gerry,
                  I found the "Youtube" URL tio be most interesting. Not 
only from the technical standpoint, but for something I've been trying to 
find out about for a long time. I had originally thought it was for a "VOR" 
navigational beacon, but instead I discovered it's probably for a "Four 
Course Radio Range" navigational beacon system after viewing the uRL on your 
post.

I appear to have a (somewhat if not totally) complete Four Course Radio 
Range beacon  transmitter, controller, and antenna setup, made by "Sparton" 
(Sparks-Withington) company sometime in the late 1930's - 1940's. by the 
Sparton (Sparks-Withington) Co. It has the N's and A's written on the front 
panel to control that segement of it, and other controls of which I know 
little or nothing about. I've been seeking to find out what it was used for, 
and I think the link you sent gave me the answer!

If you know of anyone into the history of Aeronautical navigation, I'd like 
to ask them some questions, etc to find out more about it. It came from a 
old air field near Kansas City,Mo. along with some WWII Comm gear.

If there is anything that you, or anyone on the reflector might know about 
this, please either contact me or (if possible) forward this note to someone 
to have them contact me.

Thanks in advance for any help, or allowing me to help someone else with the 
devices I have.

Very Best Regards,
                              Joe Cro N3IBX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Jurrens" <gjurrens at gmail.com>
To: "Drew Moore" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>; "DSRC" 
<dsrc at lists.epiphanydesign.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:26 AM
Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range


> Check out this interesting video on YouTube:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-VqtNY8vpw&feature=youtube_gdata
> 's to mid 's to
d in AOPA Pilot article June 2010. www.barryschiff.com wrote it.
>
> There are two David Frantz's listed in QRZ at the same address.
> Probably father & son. The 54 year old is an 8,000 hour pilot for
> Airline Transport Comminications & Navigation.
>
> GJ
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Pls 4give typos & brevity!
>
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From gjurrens at gmail.com  Thu Jun 10 12:30:45 2010
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:30:45 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] [Dsrc] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio
	Range
In-Reply-To: <0L3T009FP27AX970@mta3.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
References: <0L3T009FP27AX970@mta3.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
Message-ID: <F022E056-8C64-4311-8BEB-5A305C2CC9F8@gmail.com>

That's all in the AOPA article!  Thanks!  73


GJ

Sent from my iPhone
Pls 4give typos & brevity!


On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:40 AM, Gary Wilson <k2gw at optonline.net> wrote:

> Gerry:
>
> Thanks for the video on the recreation of the simulated Radio Range  
> on the
> 10 meter band.  It was very interesting.
>
> BTW, the concept was first developed by the Ford Motor Company (who  
> were
> trying to sell Trimotors) in 1927 following the Air Commerce Act.  
> What the
> video doesn't show was the loss of signal over the station as one  
> entered
> the "Cone of Silence" (later made into a "Get Smart" joke) caused by  
> the
> nature of the antennas needed to let one fly "on the beam".
>
> The original radio ranges were low frequency between 200-400 KHz  
> and, unlike
> later aids, only needed a simple receiver to receive them. They  
> later tried
> to recreate the concept on VHF as VHF Four Course Visual Aural  
> Ranges (VAR).
> There they sent Morse B and Y on one set of beams to help you  
> distinguish
> which of the four beams you were on.  These were quickly replaced by
> Rho-Theta based systems such as VOR's which allowed omnidirectional  
> range
> beams to be established from the station.
>
> Some useful books are "Aviation Electronics" by Keith Bose, AFROTC  
> "Air
> Navigation", and AF Manual 51-40 Volume 1 "Air Navigation".  There  
> used to
> be a neat display on the Radio Range system in the Air Transport  
> section of
> the National Air and Space Museum.  It was the key component in  
> establishing
> regular commercial air transportation in this country.
>
> I think perhaps we might schedule a DSRC meeting for the fall on the  
> concept
> of short distance terrestrial based electronic aids to aeronautical
> navigation.  Long range aids (for over water or enemy territory) are  
> another
> topic.
>
> BTW, old topographic maps show that there was a radio range station  
> just to
> the east of Quakerbridge Road opposite the PSEG building.  The  
> access road
> and square protective fence line  (now filled with some animal shed by
> American Cyanamid) can still be seen on Google maps aerial photos.
>
> 73
>
> Gary, K2GW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dsrc-bounces at lists.epiphanydesign.net
> [mailto:dsrc-bounces at lists.epiphanydesign.net] On Behalf Of Joe Cro  
> N3IBX
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:33 AM
> To: Gerry Jurrens; Drew Moore; DSRC
> Subject: Re: [Dsrc] [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course  
> Radio
> Range
>
> Hello Gerry,
>                  I found the "Youtube" URL tio be most interesting.  
> Not
> only from the technical standpoint, but for something I've been  
> trying to
> find out about for a long time. I had originally thought it was for  
> a "VOR"
> navigational beacon, but instead I discovered it's probably for a  
> "Four
> Course Radio Range" navigational beacon system after viewing the uRL  
> on your
>
> post.
>
> I appear to have a (somewhat if not totally) complete Four Course  
> Radio
> Range beacon  transmitter, controller, and antenna setup, made by  
> "Sparton"
> (Sparks-Withington) company sometime in the late 1930's - 1940's. by  
> the
> Sparton (Sparks-Withington) Co. It has the N's and A's written on  
> the front
> panel to control that segement of it, and other controls of which I  
> know
> little or nothing about. I've been seeking to find out what it was  
> used for,
>
> and I think the link you sent gave me the answer!
>
> If you know of anyone into the history of Aeronautical navigation,  
> I'd like
> to ask them some questions, etc to find out more about it. It came  
> from a
> old air field near Kansas City,Mo. along with some WWII Comm gear.
>
> If there is anything that you, or anyone on the reflector might know  
> about
> this, please either contact me or (if possible) forward this note to  
> someone
>
> to have them contact me.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help, or allowing me to help someone else  
> with the
>
> devices I have.
>
> Very Best Regards,
>                              Joe Cro N3IBX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerry Jurrens" <gjurrens at gmail.com>
> To: "Drew Moore" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>; "DSRC"
> <dsrc at lists.epiphanydesign.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:26 AM
> Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range
>
>
>> Check out this interesting video on YouTube:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-VqtNY8vpw&feature=youtube_gdata
>> 's to mid 's to
> d in AOPA Pilot article June 2010. www.barryschiff.com wrote it.
>>
>> There are two David Frantz's listed in QRZ at the same address.
>> Probably father & son. The 54 year old is an 8,000 hour pilot for
>> Airline Transport Comminications & Navigation.
>>
>> GJ
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Pls 4give typos & brevity!
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> RVRC mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/rvrc
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:RVRC at mailman.qth.net
>>
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>
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>
>

From gjurrens at gmail.com  Thu Jun 10 14:13:40 2010
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:13:40 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range
References: <0L3T009FP27AX970@mta3.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
Message-ID: <D9C648F2-D83D-490B-A96C-E6F828F3F07F@gmail.com>

I got this great response from my friend Gary, K2GW. He's the Section  
Emergency Coordinator & Asst. Section Manager fit the SNJ section!

Sharing with RVRC!  73
GJ

Sent from my iPhone
Pls 4give typos & brevity!


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Gary Wilson <k2gw at optonline.net>
> Date: June 10, 2010 11:40:21 AM EDT
> To: 'Joe Cro N3IBX' <n3ibx at verizon.net>, 'Gerry Jurrens' <gjurrens at gmail.com 
> >, 'Drew Moore' <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>, 'DSRC' <dsrc at lists.epiphanydesign.net 
> >
> Subject: RE: [Dsrc] [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course  
> Radio Range
>

> Gerry:
>
> Thanks for the video on the recreation of the simulated Radio Range  
> on the
> 10 meter band.  It was very interesting.
>
> BTW, the concept was first developed by the Ford Motor Company (who  
> were
> trying to sell Trimotors) in 1927 following the Air Commerce Act.  
> What the
> video doesn't show was the loss of signal over the station as one  
> entered
> the "Cone of Silence" (later made into a "Get Smart" joke) caused by  
> the
> nature of the antennas needed to let one fly "on the beam".
>
> The original radio ranges were low frequency between 200-400 KHz  
> and, unlike
> later aids, only needed a simple receiver to receive them. They  
> later tried
> to recreate the concept on VHF as VHF Four Course Visual Aural  
> Ranges (VAR).
> There they sent Morse B and Y on one set of beams to help you  
> distinguish
> which of the four beams you were on.  These were quickly replaced by
> Rho-Theta based systems such as VOR's which allowed omnidirectional  
> range
> beams to be established from the station.
>
> Some useful books are "Aviation Electronics" by Keith Bose, AFROTC  
> "Air
> Navigation", and AF Manual 51-40 Volume 1 "Air Navigation".  There  
> used to
> be a neat display on the Radio Range system in the Air Transport  
> section of
> the National Air and Space Museum.  It was the key component in  
> establishing
> regular commercial air transportation in this country.
>
> I think perhaps we might schedule a DSRC meeting for the fall on the  
> concept
> of short distance terrestrial based electronic aids to aeronautical
> navigation.  Long range aids (for over water or enemy territory) are  
> another
> topic.
>
> BTW, old topographic maps show that there was a radio range station  
> just to
> the east of Quakerbridge Road opposite the PSEG building.  The  
> access road
> and square protective fence line  (now filled with some animal shed by
> American Cyanamid) can still be seen on Google maps aerial photos.
>
> 73
>
> Gary, K2GW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dsrc-bounces at lists.epiphanydesign.net
> [mailto:dsrc-bounces at lists.epiphanydesign.net] On Behalf Of Joe Cro  
> N3IBX
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:33 AM
> To: Gerry Jurrens; Drew Moore; DSRC
> Subject: Re: [Dsrc] [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course  
> Radio
> Range
>
> Hello Gerry,
>                  I found the "Youtube" URL tio be most interesting.  
> Not
> only from the technical standpoint, but for something I've been  
> trying to
> find out about for a long time. I had originally thought it was for  
> a "VOR"
> navigational beacon, but instead I discovered it's probably for a  
> "Four
> Course Radio Range" navigational beacon system after viewing the uRL  
> on your
>
> post.
>
> I appear to have a (somewhat if not totally) complete Four Course  
> Radio
> Range beacon  transmitter, controller, and antenna setup, made by  
> "Sparton"
> (Sparks-Withington) company sometime in the late 1930's - 1940's. by  
> the
> Sparton (Sparks-Withington) Co. It has the N's and A's written on  
> the front
> panel to control that segement of it, and other controls of which I  
> know
> little or nothing about. I've been seeking to find out what it was  
> used for,
>
> and I think the link you sent gave me the answer!
>
> If you know of anyone into the history of Aeronautical navigation,  
> I'd like
> to ask them some questions, etc to find out more about it. It came  
> from a
> old air field near Kansas City,Mo. along with some WWII Comm gear.
>
> If there is anything that you, or anyone on the reflector might know  
> about
> this, please either contact me or (if possible) forward this note to  
> someone
>
> to have them contact me.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help, or allowing me to help someone else  
> with the
>
> devices I have.
>
> Very Best Regards,
>                              Joe Cro N3IBX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerry Jurrens" <gjurrens at gmail.com>
> To: "Drew Moore" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>; "DSRC"
> <dsrc at lists.epiphanydesign.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:26 AM
> Subject: [RVRC] Navigation in the 1940s: The Four Course Radio Range
>
>
>> Check out this interesting video on YouTube:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-VqtNY8vpw&feature=youtube_gdata
>> 's to mid 's to
> d in AOPA Pilot article June 2010. www.barryschiff.com wrote it.
>>
>> There are two David Frantz's listed in QRZ at the same address.
>> Probably father & son. The 54 year old is an 8,000 hour pilot for
>> Airline Transport Comminications & Navigation.
>>
>> GJ
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Pls 4give typos & brevity!
>>
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From n2gj at amsat.org  Fri Jun 11 15:14:11 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:14:11 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] [DVRA] NJ Triathlon July 24-25, 2010
In-Reply-To: <380-220106410174627108@M2W138.mail2web.com>
References: <380-220106410174627108@M2W138.mail2web.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTilI9u34CvlY7ek6FfMCCmG8RMOSqBsem_xxSAPE@mail.gmail.com>

If anyone would like to participate in providing event communications for
the NJ Triathalon, please contact Tomas directly at nu2i at arrl.net --
Thanks.

73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org


On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 1:46 PM, tbagdas at optonline.net <
tbagdas at optonline.net> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I am looking to get a head count for the event organizer.The Triathlon is
> now two days  July 24-25. As Gary pointed out last night this should make
> giving directions to cyclists easier. Plan to meet at the boathouse at 6AM
> for assignments. Lunch at Noon and T Shirsts(?). Course is same as years
> past see map at CGIRACING.COM. Please email NU2I at arrl.net with intentions
> to attend saturday or sunday or better yet both. NON HAMS can help too.
>
>
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From rdunajewski at omnichronic.com  Fri Jun 11 15:39:38 2010
From: rdunajewski at omnichronic.com (Rich Dunajewski)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:39:38 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] FCC NPRM Regarding GMRS
Message-ID: <AANLkTik_k9j5Odewr5aXF3Jfv3jgdfyii7-2kplFG_lX@mail.gmail.com>

To anyone who is a GMRS licensee or has any interest in GMRS (General Mobile
Radio Service), the FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM)
which seeks to basically make GMRS into FRS with a few perks. They're
calling into question the need for repeaters an high output power and
ultimately want to drop the license requirement. Further, they seek to
narrowband GMRS by as early as 2011! It's causing quite a stir among the
GMRS community and I wanted to be sure the word got out to everyone who has
a remote interest.

Because I run myGMRS.com, the top repeater directory specifically for GMRS,
I plan on responding the FCC with a formal proposal. I urge any current
licensees to do the same if you'd like the FCC to hear your comments and
concerns. Comments will be heard until the end of June, so time is already
ticking away. Whether you have a long or short comment, your support is
appreciated.

One of the best features of GMRS when compared to Amateur Radio is that one
license can cover an entire family without the need for a test. If you have
a stubborn family who doesn't want anything to do with getting a Ham
license, GMRS has always filled a niche. While in our area radio is less of
a necessity due to the proliferation of cell towers, it's still one of the
only forms of communications in much of the country and great for emergency
preparedness. The only two "free" options for the general public should not
be CB or Ham.

The NPRM can be viewed here:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-106A1.pdf

And comments may be submitted here (also displays other public comments):
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=10-119

-- 
Rich Dunajewski
N2DLX
WQEJ577

From alan.wolke at gmail.com  Fri Jun 11 19:13:32 2010
From: alan.wolke at gmail.com (Alan Wolke)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:13:32 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Would like to borrow Bird wattmeter slugs
Message-ID: <AANLkTilj5WpzQ0H08eSZukvMgDGoWEkWbwhwllkYR6qw@mail.gmail.com>

All,

I'm finishing up the repairs on the 70cm amplifier for the repeater, and
could use a couple of different slugs for the final tune-up.  I have a few
that cover 440MHz, but aren't ideal in their power ranges for doing the
final tweaks.  If anyone has one or more of these slugs that I could borrow
for a week or so, that would be great.  Basically, I'm looking for a low
power slug to more accurately measure the input reverse power.  I have a 10W
slug, but the 5W slug would be better.  If anyone has a 5D or 5E (200-500MHz
or 400-1000MHz) that I could borrow, that would be great.  Also, I could use
a 100W slug to test for full output.  These would be a 100D or 100E.

Anyone have any of these that they could lend me?

73 and Thanks,
Alan W2AEW
908-938-9195

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Mon Jun 14 13:39:07 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:39:07 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Virginia Beach Hamfest, Sept. 2010
Message-ID: <EB2A9A8B3A9743DB8A11DA0E75C5DBF8@marvbronsPC>

Please take the time to visit the NEW Virginia Beach Hamfest website:

http://www.vbhamfest.com/

Flyer for widest dissemination:

http://www.vbhamfest.com/flyer/vbhamfest.pdf

To remove from mailing simply reply with REMOVE in subject or message.


From drumor at optonline.net  Tue Jun 15 14:22:15 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:22:15 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] : June Newsletter to Instructors and Teachers
Message-ID: <000301cb0cb7$b053c6e0$10fb54a0$@net>

Interesting Newsletters.

 

73

Drew

 

From: ARRL Education Services [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 11:18 AM
To: drumor at optonline.net
Subject: June Newsletter to Instructors and Teachers

 

Greetings!

 

I'm posting a June newsletter on our website for you to view or download.
It's been a while since the last newsletter due to all of the time required
to build out the new website.  I hope you'll find the information we provide
on the new website easier to access, useful and informative.  With desktop
editing capability we will be able to keep information current.  Going
forward, newsletters will be used more to point you to information posted
there rather than as a primary means of communication. Consider bookmarking
pages you find useful as "favorites" in your personal profile so you can
visit them easily.

 

Please click here to view the newsletter:
http://www.arrl.org/announcements-news-briefs-newsletters

 

 

 

If you would like to contact me please use the contact information provided
below.  

A "reply" to this bulk email address will not reach me.

 

73,

Debra

 

 

Debra Johnson, K1DMJ

Education Services Manager

ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT

225 Main Street

Newington, CT 06111-1494

(860) 594-0296

Fax: (860) 594-0259

 <mailto:djohnson at arrl.org> djohnson at arrl.org

 

To unsubscribe from messages, go to:
http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/c3174c9b4812b55989ea57588c542ed5 


From ggaydos at gmail.com  Wed Jun 16 14:29:58 2010
From: ggaydos at gmail.com (Greg Gaydos)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:29:58 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] MFJ 418
Message-ID: <B47AE24B-39DB-4090-A814-F920ACDA4B41@gmail.com>

I am looking for one of these to learn code and all the site (and MFJ) are out of them. 
Does anyone have one I can borrow or buy?

73, Greg K2KGG


From drumor at optonline.net  Thu Jun 17 21:14:53 2010
From: drumor at optonline.net (E Drew Moore)
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:14:53 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Nancy Wolke KC2YSD
Message-ID: <000301cb0e83$a8496cc0$f8dc4640$@net>

Congratulations to Nancy on earning her Technician License.

 

73

Drew

W2ou


From n2gj at amsat.org  Fri Jun 18 06:37:29 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:37:29 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] REMINDER: HAMFEST TOMORROW June 19 Piscataway High School,
	Piscataway, NJ
Message-ID: <AANLkTikD8M_1X9ctCxtEr3z9nckgKlhz9ztaEFDEiPtX@mail.gmail.com>

Please plan to attend the Raritan Valley Radio Club hamfest at Piscataway
High School Saturday, June 19!  It's the club's only fund-raiser and Mother
Nature has promised us a nearly-perfect weather day for the big event.  I
hope to see many of you there tomorrow!

I'll be wearing my red club shirt and my blue N2GJ hat...look for me and say
"Hello!"  73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sat Jun 19 01:24:21 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:24:21 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Beware driving in Delaware using radios
Message-ID: <310D001D789A4DE195945EA5CD18B43F@marvbronsPC>

With no provision for Ham Radio or Commercial users. The only exception to the ban is for agricultural vehicles.

Full text of the legislation:

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 229





AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RULES OF THE ROAD.



BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:



Section 1. Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code by adding a new ?4176C to read as follows:

"? 4176C. Electronic communication devices; penalties.

(a) No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway while using an electronic communication device while such vehicle is in motion.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean:

(1) 'cell telephone' shall mean a cellular, analog, wireless or digital telephone.

(2) 'electronic communication device' shall mean a cell phone, personal digital assistant, electronic device with mobile data access, laptop computer, pager, broadband personal communication device, two-way messaging device, electronic game, or portable computing device.

(3) 'hands-free electronic communication device' shall mean an electronic communication device that has an internal feature or function, or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not permanently part of such electronic communication device, by which a user engages in a call without the use of either or both hand.

(4) 'hands-free equipment' shall mean the internal feature or function of a hands-free electronic communication device or the attachment or addition to a hands-free electronic communication device by which a user may engage in a call without the use of either or both hand.

(5) 'engages or engaging in a call' shall mean when a person dials or punches a phone number on, talks into or listens on an electronic communication device.

(6) 'using' shall mean holding an electronic communication device while:

a. Viewing or transmitting images or data;

b. Playing games;

c. Composing, sending, reading, viewing, accessing, browsing, transmitting, saving or retrieving e-mail, text messages or other electronic data; or

d. Engaging in a call.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1) a law-enforcement officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, a paramedic or the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle in the performance of their official duties;

(2) a person using an electronic communication device to report to appropriate authorities a fire, a traffic accident, a serious road hazard, or medical or hazardous materials emergency, or to report the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless, careless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or any other crime.

(3) a person using a cell phone who is operating a school bus and covered under ?4176B of this title;

(4) a person using a hands-free electronic communication device and its hand-free equipment when such person engages in a call; and

(5) the activation or deactivation of hands-free equipment or a function of hands-free equipment.

(d) Whoever violates this section shall for the 1st offense be subject to a civil penalty of $50. For each subsequent offense the person shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $200.

(e) No motor vehicle points shall be assessed for a violation of this section. Additionally, a violation of this section shall not be made a part of a person's driving record.".

Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall preempt the provisions of a municipal or county enactment regulating the use of any electronic communication device by a person operating a vehicle as defined in ?101 (80) of this title.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect 90 days after its enactment into law.

SYNOPSIS

This bill prohibits the use of electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on the highways of the State of Delaware unless the person engages in the use of hands-free equipment. 

From w2sjw at comcast.net  Sat Jun 19 18:30:17 2010
From: w2sjw at comcast.net (Scott Wilson)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:30:17 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] 2010 Hamfest Photo Gallery
Message-ID: <000001cb0ffe$ff900710$feb01530$@comcast.net>

To all,

 

                The 2010 Hamfest photo gallery is now up on the W2QW.net
website: http://w2qw.net/pictures/Hamfest/index.html

 

                As soon as Jackie or Mike get me the video clips from the
handheld recorder, I'll get that uploaded to YouTube & replace the 2008
video on the main site page with it.

 

73

 

Scott, W2SJW


From w2sjw at comcast.net  Sun Jun 20 10:22:19 2010
From: w2sjw at comcast.net (Scott Wilson)
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:22:19 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Hamfest Pictures - Update
Message-ID: <000001cb1083$fdb15a90$f9140fb0$@comcast.net>

To all,

 

                I just want to clarify a quick fact - it was my camera, but
Bruce (PBJ)'s keen eye that captured the shots. I just did the 'dirty-work'
in the end!

 

73

 

Scott. W2SJW


From n2gj at amsat.org  Mon Jun 21 07:46:06 2010
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:46:06 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] ARRL Field Day 2010
Message-ID: <AANLkTimADM18UjwnVNg_siGnHr9o1tEjXZnip3rcL2tX@mail.gmail.com>

This weekend is ARRL Field Day 2010!  I'd like to extend an invitation to
everyone to stop by and either just visit or operate your own or one of the
set up rigs at the Sarnoff Corporation back yard this weekend.  As usual,
we'll be running QRP (low power/less than 5 watts output) on batteries.  At
least one of our batteries will have been charged up with solar panels!

At Field Day, I plan to set up my Yaesu FT-817 and my laptop to demonstrate
WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporting). I think I'll set up my Buddipole
on 30 meters for the demo.  We will also have a GOTA station:  Get On The
Air - for those folks who may have a new ham radio callsign or who have been
inactive and would like an opportunity to try out their communications
skills on the air!

All are welcome!  Bring your kids, too! This is an educational event -- one
that's lots of fun, too!

Info links:

http://www.arrl.org/field-day

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/06/arrl_field_day_2010.html

http://n2re.org/main.html

http://rars.org/fieldday/gota_faq.htm
<http://rars.org/fieldday/gota_faq.htm%20>

73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From w2sjw at comcast.net  Mon Jun 21 22:48:21 2010
From: w2sjw at comcast.net (Scott Wilson)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:48:21 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Hamfest Video
Message-ID: <000301cb11b5$60a28ed0$21e7ac70$@comcast.net>

Everyone,

 

                The best 10-minutes of footage from Mike & Jackie is now on
the W2QW.net hamfest main page - enjoy!

 

73

 

Scott


From kc2vrj at gmail.com  Thu Jun 24 11:02:29 2010
From: kc2vrj at gmail.com (Paul M. Nannery)
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:02:29 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Wouxn Radios
Message-ID: <002401cb13ae$44e4e580$ceaeb080$@com>

To all that may be interested I am planning on placing my order for the
radios and accessories this week anyone interested please e-mail me asap.

If you are unsure if you placed your order please email me to confirm.  

 


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sat Jun 26 11:47:13 2010
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:47:13 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Island of Jersey DXpedition includes VHF 6 & 2
Message-ID: <CFF31823B5934804A797AA1299006FEB@marvbronsPC>

www.jersey-2010.info

 

The 2010 DXpedition to the Island of Jersey is ready to set sail...



A team of six operators will head to the island between june 29th and july 6th 2010.

Team members are: G3USR - GM4FDM - PA1AW - PA1BDO - PA3EWP - PA9JO

 

Main focus will be on Six meter but in total 3 HF stations and dedicated 6 and 2 meters stations will be active.  There will be no 4 meter operation.

 

Operation will be from the Jersey Amateur Radio Society at the old German signal station at La Moye. Grid: Grid Locator : IN89ve - IOTA EU-01

 

Callsigns used are : GJ4FDM, GJ3USR and MJ/PA1BDO, MJ/PA3EWP, MJ/PA9JO & MJ/PA1AW.

 

The team will an entry in the 6 meter and VHF contests during the weekend of 3 & 4 July 2010.

 

Six:     

GJ4FDM will be the main callsign used on 6 meter.

The team will focus their activity on 50.125 SSB and 50.105 CW +/- QRM.

When the band is "closed" a beacon will be on 50.105 beaming West.

Please alert the team via team at jersey-2010.info (constantly monitored)

The team will be on the ON4KST chat and also take skeds for digital modes.

EME is still optional depending on actual antenna situation.

During the 3 & 4 July 2010 contest another callsign will be used on 6 meter.

 

2 meter:

MJ/PA3EWP will be the main callsign used on 2 meter.

The team will focus their activity on 144.325 SSB +/- QRM.

The team will be on the ON4KST chat and also take skeds for MS.

 

HF:

The team holds broad interests in various modes and bands so activity will be widely spread depending on propagation.  Please do not hesitate to contact the team by team at jersey-2010.info or a guestbook entry to advise us about your demand or propagation. Individual callsigns will be used on HF.

 

QSL:

GJ3USR and GJ4FDM details on QRZ.COM.

MJ/PA1BDO, MJ/PA3EWP, MJ/PA9JO & MJ/PA1AW via PA1AW

 

Full details are available on the teams website: www.jersey-2010.info

From gar3j at earthlink.net  Tue Jun 29 17:44:43 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:44:43 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Shortwave,
	Morse Code and WiFi figure prominently in the recent espionage case
Message-ID: <380-220106229214443341@earthlink.net>

Interesting - from the Utility World blog - 73 de N2DV  ( orignal content from CBS.com)


FBI: 10 Russian Spies Arrested in U.S.

Suspects, Arrested in Four States, Were Highly-Trained Spies Seeking Access to "Policy-Making Circles," FBI Says

[...]

Eight of the 10 arrested were "carrying out long-term, 'deep-cover' assignments" the FBI said, while two had lesser roles in the Russian intelligence program. The arrests took place Sunday in Montclair, N.J., Yonkers, N.Y., Manhattan, Boston, and Arlington, Va. 

[...]

The court papers describe the defendants' communicating with purported Russian agents using a method not previously described in espionage cases here: by establishing a short-range wireless network between laptop computers of the agents and sending encrypted messages between the computers while they were near each other. 

[...]

The complaint states that such agents - known as "illegals" - are highly trained in "foreign languages; agent-to-agent communications, including the use of brush-passes; short-wave radio operation and invisible writing; the use of codes and ciphers, including the use of encrypted Morse code messages; the creation and use of a cover profession; counter-surveillance measures" and more. 

From gar3j at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 30 10:53:22 2010
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (gar3j at earthlink.net)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:53:22 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Updated 9100 brocure on ICOM website
Message-ID: <380-22010633014532213@earthlink.net>

Hello All,

New 9100 brouchure on the ICOM website - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/satellite/9100/default.aspx   click on "product brochure - pdf" next to the rig picture. When you download the brochure you'll see that they've updated from the old 2 page b/w cut sheet labeled "pre-release"  to a new click, color, 4 page labeled "pre-launch".

 Looks like were getting closer to an actual introduction - JARL hamfest in Japan is in mid August so I suspect release to the domestic market then with a US launch in the fall. 

Hope this thing lives up to the hype.

73 de N2DV

