From drumor at optonline.net  Tue Dec  2 11:10:56 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:10:56 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Detroit hit by massive power outage
Message-ID: <7b5cf9ad.35115.14a0bc4d4a2.Webtop.56@optonline.net>

Are you ready if this happens here?

73,
Drew


-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: Detroit hit by massive power outage
Date: 12/02/14 11:08:53 AM
From: "E Drew Moore" <w2oudrew at gmail.com>


Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Detroit hit by massive power outage

http://usat.ly/1CBT7L5


Sent from my iPhone.

From drumor at optonline.net  Tue Dec  2 19:07:55 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:07:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] HF Mobile Installation
Message-ID: <541ad689.167f80.14a0d7985a8.Webtop.35@optonline.net>

I have someone who wants to have a FT-817D with the ATAS-120A 
professionally installed in his vehicle. Does anyone know of any such 
resource in our area (Central Jersey) that services our ham radio 
community installation needs?

73,
Drew, W2OU



From n2gj at amsat.org  Tue Dec  2 22:46:22 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 22:46:22 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] HF Mobile Installation
In-Reply-To: <541ad689.167f80.14a0d7985a8.Webtop.35@optonline.net>
References: <541ad689.167f80.14a0d7985a8.Webtop.35@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsq4rbMNENqG9Df2nRGuf8AN8nVh64s6zAnQv9r67sB0Yg@mail.gmail.com>

I was very happy with the mobile installation I had done on Rt. 27 in
Franklin Park, NJ.  Autotrendz installed my FT-7800 and a dual-band
trunk-lip antenna for me.  And they did it very reasonably....not much
help, but the guy there a few years ago was Joe!

http://autotrendz.new-brunswick-biz.com/

73,

GJ



Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 7:07 PM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> I have someone who wants to have a FT-817D with the ATAS-120A
> professionally installed in his vehicle. Does anyone know of any such
> resource in our area (Central Jersey) that services our ham radio community
> installation needs?
>
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
>
>
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From n2gj at amsat.org  Tue Dec  2 22:49:49 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 22:49:49 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Non-Ham Radio-related electronics repair depot?
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsr5jVkEg_6EWd28=Y=LbnNoPSBoqH90yg3Yz+fwT_h2qA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi, All.  I was going to bring my girlfriend's Sony multi-disk CD-changer
to the Electronic Service Lab in Ewing but they've gone out of business.
I've heard some folks actually have stuff there that they may never be able
to retrieve.

Anyone know of a reliable, affordable place I could get this thing repaired
in central NJ or nearby eastern PA?

Thanks!

73,

GJ


Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec  3 18:36:20 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:36:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] repeater down
Message-ID: <43231ce1.1698d1.14a1282f922.Webtop.58@optonline.net>

The 2 meter repeater seems to have gone deaf.



From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Thu Dec  4 07:50:35 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 04:50:35 -0800
Subject: [RVRC] cqmar98.pdf
Message-ID: <1417697435.84140.YahooMailAndroidMobile@web161901.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Members

?? Great article on the mysterious 160 meter band

73

Pete

KD2ARB

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android


From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Fri Dec  5 10:14:28 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 07:14:28 -0800
Subject: [RVRC] 160 Meter band. Still a mystery in propagation
Message-ID: <1417792468.87766.YahooMailAndroidMobile@web161904.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hello

?? Gonna try this again. Good read...73...Pete

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android


From gar3j at earthlink.net  Fri Dec  5 14:44:55 2014
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (John Garmendi)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 14:44:55 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Last Man Standing - QSL
Message-ID: <5452F9A6B52C4D278448A3FC8B758F8A@OwnerPC>

Just wondering if anyone received their QSL yet?

73

N2DV

From vpennetta at pennetta.com  Fri Dec  5 14:48:30 2014
From: vpennetta at pennetta.com (Victor Pennetta)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 19:48:30 +0000
Subject: [RVRC] Last Man Standing - QSL
In-Reply-To: <5452F9A6B52C4D278448A3FC8B758F8A@OwnerPC>
References: <5452F9A6B52C4D278448A3FC8B758F8A@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <14B127CEAC8D1F4285AB6AD7B1F80DBA01BF357D@DAGN09a-e6.exg6.exghost.com>

Hi John,

Still waiting to receive mine.  We had a nice QSO regarding their studio and my call sign.

73,
Victor, K2NBC





-----Original Message-----
From: RVRC [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Garmendi
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 2:45 PM
To: RVRC
Subject: [RVRC] Last Man Standing - QSL

Just wondering if anyone received their QSL yet?

73

N2DV
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From mpmski at verizon.net  Sat Dec  6 14:35:17 2014
From: mpmski at verizon.net (Mark)
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:35:17 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] To us 'old-timers'...a legend is gone......
In-Reply-To: <539EDB8F.1010909@optonline.net>
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	<539EDB8F.1010909@optonline.net>
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Channel 5 is the 50's .......
Love my XM .......

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 16, 2014, at 7:57 AM, Bill Zukowski <n2yeg at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> SiriusXM,  carries AT40 every weekend, channel 6 (60s) and channel 7 (70s).  It may also be on ch 8 (80s), but I don't know.
> 
> Bill
> 
>> On 6/16/2014 06:35, overthetop52--- via RVRC wrote:
>>     Marvin
>> 
>>    Used to listen to AT40 back in the 70s as a teen.Dick Clark,Wolfman Jack,Murray the K,WABC Music Radio 770 AM,all gems.Too much crap on the radio now.This era is gone....Pete
>> 
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From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Dec  7 11:20:45 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:20:45 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] ARL 46 to N2GJ
Message-ID: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>

Members,

ARL 46 to Gerry Jurrens today.

Gerry also took the big step into retirement this week. Now life is 
really going to be busy for him.

73,
Drew, W2OU



From mpmski at verizon.net  Sun Dec  7 11:29:50 2014
From: mpmski at verizon.net (Mark)
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:29:50 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] ARL 46 to N2GJ
In-Reply-To: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>
References: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <44CA9485-DCD8-48E0-AAB7-275B64FFFC43@verizon.net>

Congratulations Gerry !  Enjoy your retirement !

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 7, 2014, at 11:20 AM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> Members,
> 
> ARL 46 to Gerry Jurrens today.
> 
> Gerry also took the big step into retirement this week. Now life is really going to be busy for him.
> 
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
> 
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From William.Labos at pseg.com  Sun Dec  7 11:53:28 2014
From: William.Labos at pseg.com (Labos, William)
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:53:28 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] ARL 46 to N2GJ
In-Reply-To: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <1CFC63BFCE73124BA7170FFF81441C9917D3E82816@NJNWKMX18.enterprise.pseg.com>

Happy 39th Birthday and best wishes for many more 39's in good health!
William J. Labos, PE
Mgr - Asset Reliability
PSE&G Electric Delivery
Cell: (973) 610-1500



----- Original Message -----
From: E. Drew Moore [mailto:drumor at optonline.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 11:20 AM Eastern Standard Time
To: RVRC <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [RVRC] ARL 46 to N2GJ

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Members,

ARL 46 to Gerry Jurrens today.

Gerry also took the big step into retirement this week. Now life is 
really going to be busy for him.

73,
Drew, W2OU


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From n2gj at amsat.org  Mon Dec  8 10:52:37 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 10:52:37 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] ARL 46 to N2GJ
In-Reply-To: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>
References: <2f8c6f35.16d67c.14a258d9d4d.Webtop.37@optonline.net>
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Thank you, Everyone!  Much appreciated!

Best 73,


Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 11:20 AM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> Members,
>
> ARL 46 to Gerry Jurrens today.
>
> Gerry also took the big step into retirement this week. Now life is really
> going to be busy for him.
>
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
>
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From asajm at optimum.net  Mon Dec  8 13:50:21 2014
From: asajm at optimum.net (asajm at optimum.net)
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:50:21 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [RVRC] VE testing
Message-ID: <e647da6a16ef5.5485f2ed@optonline.net>

Saturday December 6, 2014 VE testing.

There were two people taking an exam on December6, 2014.

Robert Ecalona KD2HOY passed the Extra.
Shinji Sato passed the Technician exam.
 
I wish tio sincerely thank the VE's 
Drew W2OU
Marty KB2JSG
Alan W2AEW
Susan KB2SFH

Liason was John WA2F    
Three exams were given one General failed
 Next exam date is March 7, 2015

Submitted by John WA2F

From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Wed Dec 10 11:35:22 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:35:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [RVRC] AM...The Good Ole band now threatened
Message-ID: <211007843.392022.1418229322799.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10666.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

??????? Hello all
????? AM is still a good band.Shame its getting hit with too much interference.I'm sure 160 meters suffers too with this noisy malady.73,Pete KD2ARB









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From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Dec 11 16:43:43 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:43:43 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsqMB7O9k1XkbmY9z6WAicJjAfB4aeh_V3ZYuuu2N0ViKg@mail.gmail.com>

ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73

GJ


Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Gerry Jurrens <gjurrens at gmail.com> wrote:

> ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73
>
> GJ
> Sent from my iPhone4
> Pls 4give typos & brevity
>
>

From William.Labos at pseg.com  Thu Dec 11 16:49:36 2014
From: William.Labos at pseg.com (Labos, William)
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:49:36 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!
In-Reply-To: <CAO2dfsqMB7O9k1XkbmY9z6WAicJjAfB4aeh_V3ZYuuu2N0ViKg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAO2dfsqMB7O9k1XkbmY9z6WAicJjAfB4aeh_V3ZYuuu2N0ViKg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1CFC63BFCE73124BA7170FFF81441C9917D48795B6@NJNWKMX18.enterprise.pseg.com>

Happy Birthday OM!!!!!!

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 4:44 PM
To: Drew Moore; John Weber, Jr.
Subject: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!

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ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73

GJ


Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Gerry Jurrens <gjurrens at gmail.com> wrote:

> ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73
>
> GJ
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> Pls 4give typos & brevity
>
>
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From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Thu Dec 11 17:18:19 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Marty via RVRC)
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:18:19 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday John
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Labos, William <William.Labos at pseg.com>
To: N2GJ_AMSAT <n2gj at amsat.org>; Drew Moore <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>; John Weber, Jr. <wa2cjohn at optonline.net>
Sent: Thu, Dec 11, 2014 4:49 pm
Subject: Re: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!


Happy Birthday OM!!!!!!

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Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 4:44 PM
To: Drew Moore; John Weber, Jr.
Subject: [RVRC] John WA2C - happy birthday!

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ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73

GJ


Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Gerry Jurrens <gjurrens at gmail.com> wrote:

> ARL FORTY SIX JOHN! We miss seeing you. Hope all is well by you. 73
>
> GJ
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> Pls 4give typos & brevity
>
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From kc2zxp at gmail.com  Fri Dec 12 09:28:57 2014
From: kc2zxp at gmail.com (Jim Nannery)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:28:57 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] DSTAR talk
Message-ID: <CAOHbjOgk7eB4do+kX2Ek7ttrrODJjAuk0ti4xv6jv=aOEmxNaA@mail.gmail.com>

Scott Weiss KB2EAR and Randy Gutentag WA2RMZ will be at our February 11,
2015 meeting. They will be with us to discuss DSTAR. All members are
encouraged to attend and bring guests.

From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Fri Dec 12 11:11:28 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:11:28 -0800
Subject: [RVRC] Marconi
Message-ID: <1418400688.8756.YahooMailAndroidMobile@web161902.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

History here...73....Pete

http://qrznow.com/marconi-sends-first-atlantic/

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android


From kc2zxp at gmail.com  Fri Dec 12 19:09:12 2014
From: kc2zxp at gmail.com (Jim Nannery)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:09:12 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] 2015 Dues
Message-ID: <CAOHbjOjk5Akba9DmGFMTrFS4R=C3NBcb0_WRqvxNv1ATWcbuZg@mail.gmail.com>

Just a reminder that the 2015 dues are due and are $48.00. They can be
mailed to the treasurer Anna Nannery (KD2DUK) 99 Woodland Ave. Fords, NJ
08863.

Thank you,
JimNannery
KC2ZXP

From drumor at optonline.net  Fri Dec 19 07:43:14 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:43:14 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] CW Teacher 1.0 -Free
Message-ID: <7ea7ae3b.17a0fc.14a6292c7b2.Webtop.35@optonline.net>

  CW Teacher 1.0, Band Map Tutorial, Winter Field Day - Test Your Netw
     Posted by: "Scott & Kimberly Davis" SNKDavis at aol.com snkdavis
     Date: Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:12 pm ((PST))

Hi All,


Here are a few more fun things to keep you occupied over the holidays!


CW Teacher 1.0 is Now Available!


Whether you want to learn Morse code from scratch, never having heard a 
dit in your life, or you just want to speed up your copy for CW 
contesting, CW Teacher will help!


I like CW, but I've never been particularly fast, so for most of my 
Amateur Radio life, I've gravitated towards SSB for contesting. More 
recently, I've come to realize that copying the short contest exchanges 
at 25 words per minute (WPM) and higher can actually be easier than a 
longer rag chew at 18 WPM. I've been spending more time with CW contests 
and I've really come to enjoy them!


I had been thinking about creating a tool to help folks learn CW or 
increase their speed. Then, my son Brad, KB3MNE, mentioned an interest 
in learning CW. That was all the catalyst I needed to create this CW 
Teacher software!


This program will teach you Morse Code at your own pace. Set the sending 
rate at 18 WPM or higher so that you learn the characters at a 
functional speed, but don't worry, the software will send you each 
character, one at a time and wait for you to respond. There is zero 
rush. The entire emphasis of the software is teaching you to associate a 
sound with a letter. With just a bit of practice, that's really easy to 
do!  Whether young or seasoned, this program should easily help most 
anyone learn CW!


Since copying CW with a keyboard is exactly what you will be doing when 
you are CW contesting, this software helps you become comfortable 
transferring what you hear to your keyboard directly as well.


The emphasis of this software is teaching Morse code from the absolute 
beginning, but I've also included options for more advanced practice, 
such as copying random call signs and Field Day style exchanges.


This program is completely free! Please enjoy it and share it with 
anyone you may know who would like to learn CW!  You'll find it here:


http://www.n3fjp.com/cwteacher.html

73,
Drew

From n2gj at amsat.org  Fri Dec 19 08:30:08 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:30:08 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday Bob Hopkins WB2UDC!
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsoNT62wv_G5HBeWCvtD=Q4keeDRVWWQVZ0VV8U9H+uZ4Q@mail.gmail.com>

ARL FORTY SIX Bob X 73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Fri Dec 19 16:50:35 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:50:35 -0800
Subject: [RVRC] Tech net
Message-ID: <1419025835.94003.YahooMailAndroidMobile@web161904.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

?? Hi

??? Reminder the tech net tonight is at 10 pm.K2ETS two meter repeater will be linked ad well.This net will be hosted by the WIN System in CA..73,Pete

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android


From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Dec 21 15:27:39 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:27:39 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] 12 Pieces of Advice
In-Reply-To: <BLU181-W40FDEE4CAE4E442953A28EC4690@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU181-W40FDEE4CAE4E442953A28EC4690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000c01d01d5c$910735f0$b315a1d0$@optonline.net>

 



12 Pieces of Advice


 
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onthly/images/pixel.gif> 



The holidays surrounding this season are perhaps the most reflective about
our lives, the most reverent for the highest power we believe in, and the
most joyous for the celebrations we share with those we hold most dear.


It is a time for the highest of highs, and unfortunately, a time for some
lowest of lows mixed in: sadness for those we've lost, regret about what
might have been, panic about the difficulties that often seem overwhelming.


Yes, this season is the intense crucible that foments the most powerful
forces in our lives.
Over the last 45 years of working with older adults, persons with mental
illness, and their families -- as well as dealing with my own family and its
history and dynamics -- I've learned a few things about getting the most
satisfying and peaceful outcomes of the season.


Let me share some hard-earned advice.

1.       Call or visit with those you love most, and tell them how much you
love them and what they mean to you. None of us have any guarantees on
tomorrow, so make sure that your love for someone doesn't go unspoken and
that you don't go to bed before making amends.

2.       Create a list of the  most important people in your life --
mentors, friends, family. If they are still alive, call them and tell them
why they are an important part of your life. If they have passed on, set up
a short meditation time and thank God for these people. And while you are at
it, ask God to forgive you for those you have wronged.

3.       Make or buy toys for an anonymous kid who wouldn't have one without
you. If you have children or grands, make it a family event at the toy
store.

4.       Attend a worship service or concert that includes glorious music.
There is something about
<http://marketing.leadingage.org/m0002p0040kZ1qrYNwn0PF0> Handel's Messiah,
for example, that is truly divine intervention every time I hear it.

5.       Find time to pray for peace, for wisdom, for strength, for guidance
for yourself and for the leaders in every domain of our lives -- especially
our state, national, and international leaders. Many of us spend a lot time
criticizing the people in these roles, so let's carve out a few minutes to
pray for them.

6.       Visit someone who will have trouble getting out during this season.
Offer to help them decorate or to address cards or to purchase gifts.

7.       Call or visit friends or relatives going through a hard time --
loss of job, grief over a recent death, trouble with a tough health problem.

8.       Wherever you go, find things to laugh about -- old jokes,
embarrassing moments, good times. Wear something a little silly when you
venture out!

9.       Eat fried chicken, pie, cornbread, oyster stuffing, almost anything
chocolate, and everything with icing or gravy on it -- unless of course your
family or your doctor has you on a diet of tofu and bean sprouts for health
reasons (perhaps a few candy sprinkles on the tofu would be OK?).

10.   Stop by the night shift dressed up like Santa Claus or an elf, and
bring along toys, sausage biscuits, and donuts with lots of those sprinkles
on them -- and some hot cider, too!

11.   Avoid poisonous people: the hostile, the intoxicated, the chronic
complainers, the guilt inducers -- anyone who puts you and others down.
Meanness spoils things for everybody.

12.   And finally, quit trying to change certain people! Ya can't teach a
pig to sing; it frustrates you, and it annoys the pig.



If you follow these 12 pieces of advice this holiday season, you'll be able
to step back into your day-to-day routine having enjoyed one of the best,
most meaningful holidays ever. You'll feel renewed and reconnected to those
most important to you!
It's a feeling that can last all year -- and far beyond current and future
generations!
Happy Holidays!

 
<https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/jxFVbTzA36QRoF1LyZ8zrFM6r1zAjHybvKT
nVgz4oZCBep-SBtyDmn817PTV_GMeseyWY5OSArOoDI56IoEafeil5edDxAX9Qig6=s0-d-e1-ft
#http://www.leadingage.org/eimages/larry_signature.gif> 
Larry Minnix
LeadingAge President and CEO

 


From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Dec 21 15:28:09 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:28:09 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] 12 Pieces of Advice
Message-ID: <001101d01d5c$a2b93d70$e82bb850$@optonline.net>

 



12 Pieces of Advice


 
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s428x2V1Z3uPBLg=s0-d-e1-ft#http://leadingage.s3.amazonaws.com/eNewsletters/M
onthly/images/pixel.gif> 



The holidays surrounding this season are perhaps the most reflective about
our lives, the most reverent for the highest power we believe in, and the
most joyous for the celebrations we share with those we hold most dear.


It is a time for the highest of highs, and unfortunately, a time for some
lowest of lows mixed in: sadness for those we've lost, regret about what
might have been, panic about the difficulties that often seem overwhelming.


Yes, this season is the intense crucible that foments the most powerful
forces in our lives.
Over the last 45 years of working with older adults, persons with mental
illness, and their families -- as well as dealing with my own family and its
history and dynamics -- I've learned a few things about getting the most
satisfying and peaceful outcomes of the season.


Let me share some hard-earned advice.

1.       Call or visit with those you love most, and tell them how much you
love them and what they mean to you. None of us have any guarantees on
tomorrow, so make sure that your love for someone doesn't go unspoken and
that you don't go to bed before making amends.

2.       Create a list of the  most important people in your life --
mentors, friends, family. If they are still alive, call them and tell them
why they are an important part of your life. If they have passed on, set up
a short meditation time and thank God for these people. And while you are at
it, ask God to forgive you for those you have wronged.

3.       Make or buy toys for an anonymous kid who wouldn't have one without
you. If you have children or grands, make it a family event at the toy
store.

4.       Attend a worship service or concert that includes glorious music.
There is something about
<http://marketing.leadingage.org/m0002p0040kZ1qrYNwn0PF0> Handel's Messiah,
for example, that is truly divine intervention every time I hear it.

5.       Find time to pray for peace, for wisdom, for strength, for guidance
for yourself and for the leaders in every domain of our lives -- especially
our state, national, and international leaders. Many of us spend a lot time
criticizing the people in these roles, so let's carve out a few minutes to
pray for them.

6.       Visit someone who will have trouble getting out during this season.
Offer to help them decorate or to address cards or to purchase gifts.

7.       Call or visit friends or relatives going through a hard time --
loss of job, grief over a recent death, trouble with a tough health problem.

8.       Wherever you go, find things to laugh about -- old jokes,
embarrassing moments, good times. Wear something a little silly when you
venture out!

9.       Eat fried chicken, pie, cornbread, oyster stuffing, almost anything
chocolate, and everything with icing or gravy on it -- unless of course your
family or your doctor has you on a diet of tofu and bean sprouts for health
reasons (perhaps a few candy sprinkles on the tofu would be OK?).

10.   Stop by the night shift dressed up like Santa Claus or an elf, and
bring along toys, sausage biscuits, and donuts with lots of those sprinkles
on them -- and some hot cider, too!

11.   Avoid poisonous people: the hostile, the intoxicated, the chronic
complainers, the guilt inducers -- anyone who puts you and others down.
Meanness spoils things for everybody.

12.   And finally, quit trying to change certain people! Ya can't teach a
pig to sing; it frustrates you, and it annoys the pig.



If you follow these 12 pieces of advice this holiday season, you'll be able
to step back into your day-to-day routine having enjoyed one of the best,
most meaningful holidays ever. You'll feel renewed and reconnected to those
most important to you!
It's a feeling that can last all year -- and far beyond current and future
generations!
Happy Holidays!

 
<https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/jxFVbTzA36QRoF1LyZ8zrFM6r1zAjHybvKT
nVgz4oZCBep-SBtyDmn817PTV_GMeseyWY5OSArOoDI56IoEafeil5edDxAX9Qig6=s0-d-e1-ft
#http://www.leadingage.org/eimages/larry_signature.gif> 
Larry Minnix
LeadingAge President and CEO

 


From gjurrens at gmail.com  Tue Dec 23 08:22:19 2014
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:22:19 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy birthday Larry Stein N2LS
Message-ID: <EB6C80F3-577A-4817-9E61-2027A312EA3D@gmail.com>

Larry, greetings on your birthday and best wishes for many more to come! 73

GJ
Sent from my iPhone5s
Pls 4give typos & brevity


From William.Labos at pseg.com  Tue Dec 23 08:31:45 2014
From: William.Labos at pseg.com (Labos, William)
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:31:45 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy birthday Larry Stein N2LS
In-Reply-To: <EB6C80F3-577A-4817-9E61-2027A312EA3D@gmail.com>
References: <EB6C80F3-577A-4817-9E61-2027A312EA3D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1CFC63BFCE73124BA7170FFF81441C9917FF3F3764@NJNWKMX18.enterprise.pseg.com>

Happy Birthday OM!!!!!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: RVRC [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerry Jurrens
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 8:22 AM
To: Drew Moore
Subject: [RVRC] Happy birthday Larry Stein N2LS

Email sent from outside of PSEG. Use caution before using links/attachments.


Larry, greetings on your birthday and best wishes for many more to come! 73

GJ
Sent from my iPhone5s
Pls 4give typos & brevity

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From radiomf at comcast.net  Tue Dec 23 15:29:48 2014
From: radiomf at comcast.net (Martin Friedman)
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 15:29:48 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] QW outages possible
Message-ID: <003901d01eef$32fa35e0$98eea1a0$@comcast.net>

Craig is working on the back up power this afternoon. There may be times
that the repeaters will be off the air for a short while.

73,Marty WB2BEW


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Tue Dec 23 21:24:23 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:24:23 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] ALEXANDERSON ALTERNATOR TEST..
Message-ID: <264EDCB1F0F7482296E0578C5801A6F6@marvbronsPC>


ALEXANDERSON ALTERNATOR TEST ON CHRISTMAS EVE.....

There will be a transmission with the Alexanderson 200 kW alternator on VLF 17.2 kHz from Grimeton Radio/SAQ on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th, 2014.

The message transmission will take place at 08:00 UTC (09:00 local time). The transmitter will be tuned up from around 07:30 UTC (08:30 local time).

There will be activity on amateur radio frequencies with the call SK6SAQ on any of following frequencies:
- 3,755 SSB
- 7,035 CW
- 14,215 SSB 
- 14,035 CW

QSL- reports on SK6SAQ are kindly received:
- via SM bureau or direct to Grimeton Radio

QSL-reports on SAQ are kindly received via:
- E-mail to:   info @ alexander . n . se - or via SM bureau
- or direct by mail to: 
Alexander - Grimeton Veteranradios Vaenner, 
Radiostationen, Grimeton 72
S-432 98 GRIMETON
S W E D E N
The radio station will be open to visitors. No entrance fee.

Also read our website:  w w w . alexander . n . se

Yours
Lars Kalland SM6NM

From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Wed Dec 24 00:08:32 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Craig Saums via RVRC)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:08:32 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] QW outages possible - upgrades completed
In-Reply-To: <003901d01eef$32fa35e0$98eea1a0$@comcast.net>
References: <003901d01eef$32fa35e0$98eea1a0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AA9B6F0F-4364-40F7-9F7F-DD473919690E@aol.com>

Thank you for your cooperation during the upgrade work on Tuesday.

The new automatic switching equipment has been installed.  These devices are known as EZ Gate 80 switches by Hamsource.  The backup batteries are charging again and should be back to full capacity soon.  There is one unit managing the 440 radio.  The second unit is managing the 2m machine and the control computer.

The EZ Gate switches are rated at up to 80 amps carrying capacity.  The devices trickle charge the batteries during normal street power operation and switch to battery backup automatically when line power is lost.  These units replaced similar but lesser ampacity units that had some problems with overheating (West Mountain Radio Powergate 40's) due to our configuration.

Please remember that the batteries will only provide reserve power for a few hours.  Long term outages (like during Hurricanes Irene and Sandy) will still provide challenges. 

73, Craig  AC2FE

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 23, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Martin Friedman <radiomf at comcast.net> wrote:

Craig is working on the back up power this afternoon. There may be times
that the repeaters will be off the air for a short while.

73,Marty WB2BEW

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From gar3j at earthlink.net  Wed Dec 24 09:26:59 2014
From: gar3j at earthlink.net (John Garmendi)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:26:59 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] McMurdo Station QSL Opportunity - 7995 Khz USB 24 Dec 23:00 Z
Message-ID: <3AD1B2857C35499892742E56B748E963@OwnerPC>

Members ? FYI  73 de N2DV  - Happy Holidays!

Tune in Christmas at the bottom of the world... SWLing opportunity on Christmas Eve 
Tune in Christmas at the bottom of the world... the following is from Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF/KC4, currently in Antarctica:

Each year, the residents of McMurdo Station, Antarctica celebrate Christmas by singing Christmas Carols to the remote, Antarctic field camps on the HF radio. This year, we are asking ham radio operators around the world to listen in and e-mail short wave listening reports telling us how far away the carols are heard. 

Listen on 7995 kHz USB on 24 December 2014 2300z (December 25 1200 New Zealand Time) and e-mail reports to w2naf at arrl.net.


For a Christmas in Antarctica SWL QSL card, please send an SASE to my Blacksburg address (see qrz.com). Special cards will be made for this event.

Please share this information with as many hams as possible. It would be really interesting to know how far we are heard. I believe we will be running about 1000 W for this.
Merry Christmas!

73,
Nathaniel, KC4/W2NAF

From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 24 10:03:28 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:03:28 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] QW outages possible - upgrades completed
In-Reply-To: <AA9B6F0F-4364-40F7-9F7F-DD473919690E@aol.com>
References: <003901d01eef$32fa35e0$98eea1a0$@comcast.net>
	<AA9B6F0F-4364-40F7-9F7F-DD473919690E@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7d167b4f.17a96b.14a7cd2fa39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>

Craig,

Thanks for the work and time you put in to restore the battery backup 
system. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year.

73,
Drew, W2OU


On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 12:08 AM, Craig Saums via RVRC wrote:

> Thank you for your cooperation during the upgrade work on Tuesday.
>
> The new automatic switching equipment has been installed.  These 
> devices are known as EZ Gate 80 switches by Hamsource.  The backup 
> batteries are charging again and should be back to full capacity soon. 
> There is one unit managing the 440 radio.  The second unit is managing 
> the 2m machine and the control computer.
>
> The EZ Gate switches are rated at up to 80 amps carrying capacity. 
> The devices trickle charge the batteries during normal street power 
> operation and switch to battery backup automatically when line power 
> is lost.  These units replaced similar but lesser ampacity units that 
> had some problems with overheating (West Mountain Radio Powergate 
> 40's) due to our configuration.
>
> Please remember that the batteries will only provide reserve power for 
> a few hours.  Long term outages (like during Hurricanes Irene and 
> Sandy) will still provide challenges.
> 73, Craig  AC2FE
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 23, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Martin Friedman  wrote:
>
> Craig is working on the back up power this afternoon. There may be 
> times
> that the repeaters will be off the air for a short while.
>
> 73,Marty WB2BEW
>
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From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 24 12:17:48 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:17:48 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Hammarlund HQ 180
Message-ID: <003801d01f9d$8a8df4f0$9fa9ded0$@optonline.net>

 

 

From: PEC5193 at aol.com [mailto:PEC5193 at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:00 PM
To: w2qw at w2qw.org
Subject: RE: Hammarlund HQ 180

 

Just a quick to see if you may have a member 

looking to buy an HQ 180.I've had it in storage 

for 40 yrs. - looking to move.

I can be reached @ 908-472-0374 anytime.

 

 

Regards,

Phil Crocker    

Colonia,NJ


From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 24 12:34:28 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:34:28 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday Transistor
Message-ID: <004a01d01f9f$de993cb0$9bcbb610$@optonline.net>

December 23, 2014

This is the day in 1947 that Brattain & Bardeen demonstrated that the
Transistor would work and amplify a signal and thus is considered
The day the transistor was invented.



Have a great holiday season everyone!


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sat Dec 27 12:15:56 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:15:56 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Car grinder......incredible!
Message-ID: <5777097600A54892A0A1E973EEC837F6@marvbronsPC>




                  Ever wonder what happens to all of those cars that nobody wants anymore? Amazing that it can even do this to an engine!
                  http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 00:07:14 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:07:14 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] How Lithium and Lithium batteries are made.....
Message-ID: <4EEFA53D3D34428FA69F37B4AA5D8997@marvbronsPC>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6oKRQqoSc

Here is a short program about ......where it comes from and how they make high capacity Lithium batteries!

Marv, K2VHW

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 00:31:24 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:31:24 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] WARNING! FAKE lithium batteries
Message-ID: <7F297C74624B4BF0AD8E4FBC98C85FF0@marvbronsPC>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOshOXcSkDA

Previously, I distributed a short video on Lithium batteries.  Here is a WARNING that a source of Lithium Ion batteries are BOGUS!

Watch this video on a fake battery source and see all the other videos about rechargeable batteries......

''An informed shopper is the best customer''!!!


73
Marvin
K2VHW

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 11:19:33 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:19:33 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
Message-ID: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>

Members,

I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;  Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.

I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.

I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!

I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.

73,
Marv
K2VHW

From mpmski at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 11:49:56 2014
From: mpmski at verizon.net (Mark)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:49:56 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
References: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <C7A2DDC2-86DE-4B73-8630-42197DE0ECFD@verizon.net>

Hi Marv,
     While the suggestion of changing the PL code might be a temporary fix, it would not be a permanent one. The useability for members would be great, but what about all the "good" users that come within range of the repeater per our listing in the ARRL Repeater Book? They wouldn't have the proper PL code to use the machine, which could lead people to believe it no longer exists unless they actually hear "chatter" ....... and then, how do we inform persons of a new code without this malicious person getting it ??? 
     Just my 'two cents' for what it's worth .......

Mark - K2MPM


Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Members,
> 
> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;  Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.
> 
> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.
> 
> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
> 
> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.
> 
> 73,
> Marv
> K2VHW
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From jepugh at gmail.com  Sun Dec 28 12:00:06 2014
From: jepugh at gmail.com (John Pugh)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:00:06 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <C7A2DDC2-86DE-4B73-8630-42197DE0ECFD@verizon.net>
References: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
	<C7A2DDC2-86DE-4B73-8630-42197DE0ECFD@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <64A2F63C-803D-4229-B48A-709FF43A7170@gmail.com>

Although not a good permanent solution, changing PL temporarily might help in diagnosing the problem and source of the interference. 

Sent by iPhone from WJ3P

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Mark <mpmski at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Marv,
>     While the suggestion of changing the PL code might be a temporary fix, it would not be a permanent one. The useability for members would be great, but what about all the "good" users that come within range of the repeater per our listing in the ARRL Repeater Book? They wouldn't have the proper PL code to use the machine, which could lead people to believe it no longer exists unless they actually hear "chatter" ....... and then, how do we inform persons of a new code without this malicious person getting it ??? 
>     Just my 'two cents' for what it's worth .......
> 
> Mark - K2MPM
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Members,
>> 
>> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
>> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;  Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.
>> 
>> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.
>> 
>> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
>> 
>> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Marv
>> K2VHW
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From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 12:13:57 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:13:57 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Fw:  Two-meter repeater, Reply
Message-ID: <A86846C04E574A9FA00925531ED56C16@marvbronsPC>

Yes, that is a valid point and the change need only be ''temporary'' if so 
desired.  OR it's a very simple matter to apprise members and ''good users'' 
to change the CTCSS (PL).  The alternative makes the two meter repeater 
UNUSABLE in any case!

We can't simply 'allow' this condition to continue with constant repeater 
key-up and retransmissions of noise. In this mode the repeater is otherwise 
unusable and is being ''stressed''.

There is the strong possibility that the perpetrator will eventually 
determine the ''new'' tone and return to this 'folly' but changing the tone 
is the lesser of any other efforts to return the use of the two meter 
repeater to club members and friends.
The few 'Transient' users would hear the activity on the repeater and know 
that it is still active.

73,
Marv
K2VHW
.......................
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mpmski at verizon.net>
To: "Marvin Bronstein" <marvbrons at verizon.net>
Cc: "RVRC Distribution" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater


Hi Marv,
     While the suggestion of changing the PL code might be a temporary fix, 
it would not be a permanent one. The useability for members would be great, 
but what about all the "good" users that come within range of the repeater 
per our listing in the ARRL Repeater Book? They wouldn't have the proper PL 
code to use the machine, which could lead people to believe it no longer 
exists unless they actually hear "chatter" ....... and then, how do we 
inform persons of a new code without this malicious person getting it ???
     Just my 'two cents' for what it's worth .......

Mark - K2MPM


Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> 
> wrote:
>
> Members,
>
> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter 
> repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and 
> malicious act of interference.
> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 
> call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if 
> this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a 
> ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver; 
> Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being 
> ''repeated'' back.
>
> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our 
> local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not 
> detect a signal coming from that direction.
>
> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee 
> that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant 
> repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that 
> will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the 
> activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the 
> perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
>
> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but 
> until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed 
> unnecessarily.
>
> 73,
> Marv
> K2VHW
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From w2oudrew at gmail.com  Sun Dec 28 12:13:40 2014
From: w2oudrew at gmail.com (E Drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:13:40 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
References: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <4A1EC1D9-91E3-4AA7-B5D2-9AF0A97904A6@gmail.com>

I agree that changing the PL is a temporary work around to the horrible QRN we are experiencing and doesn't address the real problem of identifying the source of the problem. We need to be sure we have done all we can do to stop retransmitting the offending signals. 

That would involved ensuring our squelch setting are correct and that the duplexes are in tolerance first. 

If it's malicious interference, which I doubt, then the offending source can easily identify our new PL value. 

73, Drew -W2OU

Sent from my iPhone6

On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:

Members,

I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;  Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.

I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.

I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!

I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.

73,
Marv
K2VHW
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From gjurrens at gmail.com  Sun Dec 28 12:36:29 2014
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:36:29 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday, Bruce Nadler
Message-ID: <273614AE-B28B-4A81-AAFC-DA0DECD819E4@gmail.com>

Happy birthday to KC2YSF!  Happy new year!


GJ
Sent from my iPhone5s
Pls 4give typos & brevity


From mpmski at verizon.net  Sun Dec 28 12:38:48 2014
From: mpmski at verizon.net (Mark)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:38:48 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
References: <716E04EEE0534A9AA9726D55702AD236@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <A050096C-0275-490C-8737-424795E24725@verizon.net>

To All . . . . . 
     I think that the Tech committee should strip the repeater of ALL added systems ....... start with the 'bare bones' repeater temporarily. See if we still are being interfered with. Make sure for certain that the problem is definitely not within our own system somehow/somewhere. Do a process of elimination on our end. If interfearance is still there, then we need to aggressively persue the problem to determine it's source. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Members,
> 
> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.  It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!  Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;  Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.
> 
> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.
> 
> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.  I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
> 
> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.
> 
> 73,
> Marv
> K2VHW
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From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Sun Dec 28 13:12:54 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:12:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <64A2F63C-803D-4229-B48A-709FF43A7170@gmail.com>
References: <64A2F63C-803D-4229-B48A-709FF43A7170@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <726539174.1986999.1419790374089.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10678.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

I think a spectrum analyzer might find something going on with the duplexers.Maybe a desensing issue may be the problem.I'm speculating.Good move on Marvin's part in using his beam to find the source.The changing of the PL would only temporarily fix the problem.Radios have PL scanners&a new PL can easily be identified&locked in.The clubs financial situation is dire&we need to work together here at the scene of the crime.Hopefully pooling our knowledge together we can come up with something.Bryan WB0YLE or Cully may be of some great help if we cannot come up with a solution ourselves
73Pete
 

     On Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:03 PM, John Pugh <jepugh at gmail.com> wrote:
   

 Although not a good permanent solution, changing PL temporarily might help in diagnosing the problem and source of the interference. 

Sent by iPhone from WJ3P

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Mark <mpmski at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Marv,
>? ? While the suggestion of changing the PL code might be a temporary fix, it would not be a permanent one. The useability for members would be great, but what about all the "good" users that come within range of the repeater per our listing in the ARRL Repeater Book? They wouldn't have the proper PL code to use the machine, which could lead people to believe it no longer exists unless they actually hear "chatter" ....... and then, how do we inform persons of a new code without this malicious person getting it ??? 
>? ? Just my 'two cents' for what it's worth .......
> 
> Mark - K2MPM
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Members,
>> 
>> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.? It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
>> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!? Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;? Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.
>> 
>> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.
>> 
>> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.? I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
>> 
>> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Marv
>> K2VHW
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From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Dec 28 14:13:30 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:13:30 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Sussex County ARC Hamfest contacts
In-Reply-To: <36F21F5EB543419B849E1FF522BDF65E@n2wmdesktop>
References: <36F21F5EB543419B849E1FF522BDF65E@n2wmdesktop>
Message-ID: <004601d022d2$5dc43280$194c9780$@optonline.net>

 

 

From: Walt Murphy [mailto:n2wm at centurylink.net] 
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:07 PM
To: Kathy Heiles KB3OYS; Mike Pilotti; E. Drew Moore W2OU
Subject: Sussex County ARC Hamfest contacts

 

Hello

 

            Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

The Sussex County ARC Hamfest is Sunday July 12, 2015 at The Sussex County
Fair Grounds in Augusta NJ.

 

Please note contact information below of Hamfest Committee.

 

Note: Some emails or phone numbers may be different than in 2014.

 

Club Hamfest Phone  973-862-8197

 

Hamfest Email: Hamfest at scarcnj.org

 

 

Chairman                          Walt  N2WM  n2wm at centurylink.net, home
phone 973-948-6489,  cell 973-570-5508

Assistant Chair women   Dawn  AD2P  ad2p at earthlink.net

 

Indoor Sales                     Dan N2ERH  n2erh at embarqmail.com 

 

       Please advise of your confirmed dates for 2015 and we will add your
dates to our information emails we send out.

 

                                 73

 

                                            Walt Murphy    N2WM

                                            Treasurer and Hamfest Chairman

                                            Sussex County ARC Inc.

 

 


From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Sun Dec 28 14:58:30 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Pete Fierro via RVRC)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 19:58:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [RVRC] Two-meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <726539174.1986999.1419790374089.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10678.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <726539174.1986999.1419790374089.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10678.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1845518280.2025004.1419796710584.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10619.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

The interference on the two meter repeater is unbearable right now.I do agree with Marvin regarding stressing out the system.I just took it off the air.Anyone on the tech committee wishing to engage the repeater feel free..Pete
 

     On Sunday, December 28, 2014 1:13 PM, Pete Fierro via RVRC <rvrc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
   

 I think a spectrum analyzer might find something going on with the duplexers.Maybe a desensing issue may be the problem.I'm speculating.Good move on Marvin's part in using his beam to find the source.The changing of the PL would only temporarily fix the problem.Radios have PL scanners&a new PL can easily be identified&locked in.The clubs financial situation is dire&we need to work together here at the scene of the crime.Hopefully pooling our knowledge together we can come up with something.Bryan WB0YLE or Cully may be of some great help if we cannot come up with a solution ourselves
73Pete
 

? ? On Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:03 PM, John Pugh <jepugh at gmail.com> wrote:
? 

 Although not a good permanent solution, changing PL temporarily might help in diagnosing the problem and source of the interference. 

Sent by iPhone from WJ3P

> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Mark <mpmski at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Marv,
>? ? While the suggestion of changing the PL code might be a temporary fix, it would not be a permanent one. The useability for members would be great, but what about all the "good" users that come within range of the repeater per our listing in the ARRL Repeater Book? They wouldn't have the proper PL code to use the machine, which could lead people to believe it no longer exists unless they actually hear "chatter" ....... and then, how do we inform persons of a new code without this malicious person getting it ??? 
>? ? Just my 'two cents' for what it's worth .......
> 
> Mark - K2MPM
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 28, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Marvin Bronstein <marvbrons at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Members,
>> 
>> I have been closely monitoring the events ongoing with our two meter repeater.? It has become obvious to me that this is an intentional and malicious act of interference.
>> After careful investigation, I find NO repeaters in the #1, #2, #3, #4 call areas that are operating in ''reverse'' frequency split!? Also, if this were a case of an '' intermod.'' condition, the result would be a ''howl or oscillation'' of our audio feeding back into the receiver;? Instead, we hear the 'delay' of the audio as a result of our signal being ''repeated'' back.
>> 
>> I listened carefully to the possibility that this is emanating from our local idiot in New York City but even with my 5 element beam I can not detect a signal coming from that direction.
>> 
>> I would like to suggest to the membership and to our technical committee that we change the CTCSS (PL) of the repeater to eliminate the constant repeater activity.? I suggest this in lieu of reducing power because that will reduce our usability among ourselves while not really stopping the activity. Because no matter how low we lower the power it is likely the perpetrator will still be able to continue with this activity!
>> 
>> I am still searching for the direction and source of this nonsense but until we find it, the repeater is unusable and is being stressed unnecessarily.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Marv
>> K2VHW
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From dino66 at optonline.net  Sun Dec 28 21:48:25 2014
From: dino66 at optonline.net (Robert Bennett)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:48:25 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Hamfest Flyer
Message-ID: <3743E78D-5D9B-4828-9B4D-F7C5CA20CCF4@optonline.net>

 Just so we are all on the same page-

 For the past few years, I've restored boat anchor receivers that have been "donated" to the club for raffle at our hamfest. I've also donated a few radios of my own as well. Just so we are all on the same page, this year I have not received any donations of decent, restorable radios that could be desirable enough to raffle for 2015. I have brought this up, and it seems pretty quiet with no feedback on any leads for equipment. This has been my way to help raise some needed funds to help keep things going. Unless someone has a decent restorable radio they would like to donate, This will not happen this year. 

 Bob Bennett - KC2RDU

From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Dec 28 21:56:02 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:56:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] Hamfest Flyer
In-Reply-To: <3743E78D-5D9B-4828-9B4D-F7C5CA20CCF4@optonline.net>
References: <3743E78D-5D9B-4828-9B4D-F7C5CA20CCF4@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <2e5576fa.17fb9c.14a93f8c76e.Webtop.53@optonline.net>

Bob,

Thanks for your input and past years considerable donations. they have 
been greatly appreciated. If anyone in the club has any idea of an item 
that we could raffle off at the hamfest the information would be greatly 
appreciated.

73,
Drew, W2OU


On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 09:48 PM, Robert Bennett wrote:

>  Just so we are all on the same page-
>
>  For the past few years, I've restored boat anchor receivers that have 
> been "donated" to the club for raffle at our hamfest. I've also 
> donated a few radios of my own as well. Just so we are all on the same 
> page, this year I have not received any donations of decent, 
> restorable radios that could be desirable enough to raffle for 2015. I 
> have brought this up, and it seems pretty quiet with no feedback on 
> any leads for equipment. This has been my way to help raise some 
> needed funds to help keep things going. Unless someone has a decent 
> restorable radio they would like to donate, This will not happen this 
> year.
>  Bob Bennett - KC2RDU
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From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Mon Dec 29 01:16:33 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Craig W Saums via RVRC)
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 01:16:33 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] W2QW 2 Meter system
Message-ID: <8D1F14620F21A2E-1D0C-F407@webmail-vm084.sysops.aol.com>


Thank you to all that have expressed concerns about the 2 Meter system problem.  
The Technical Committee is certainly aware and working on available options to resolve the problem with the least amount of impact.

There are 3 'best guess' explanations for the current problem - probably in this order.

Propagation changes
A reverse pair machine using our same PL (in combination with propagation changes)

Malicious deliberate interference.
Opinions vary on the cause but the solution options are the same

The problem is what I will call a 'ping-pong' loop where you can hear our courtesy tone repeated rapidly as the machines 'ping-pong' until there is a long enough break at some point for one side to drop the connection.  This is different than what we hear with the NY machine - you hear their tone and voice on the end of our squelch tail but it does not 'ping-pong' multiple times.  We have had malicious interference in the past but that was more like a 'key down' open carrier and not a 'ping-pong' loop.

Here is my viewpoint based on the recent email chains - - -

Changing the PL would, at best, be temporary for the purpose of diagnosing the problem further.  
A permanent change to the PL would have to be properly advertised and managed.

If the problem is due to a reverse pair machine (probably not coordinated) then changing our TX PL could break the ping-pong loop by making the other machine ignore our transmission.  Since we would still have our RX PL turned on - the foreign machine could still open our squelch if it initiates a transmission from the remote end but it would not be re-transmitting our signal (the ping-pong problem).  Since most club users are set up for TX encode on their radios - the W2QW machine would still hear the local call.  Anyone that uses RX decode would not hear a response although most users probably do not use decoding on the received signal.  The ARRL Repeater book does not indicate the need for decoding even though we transmit the PL on the output. Visitors would not be aware and would not be impacted by a TX PL change.  Our users could remove the decode option if they use it, assuming they read an email announcement.

If the problem is due to a malicious intruder - the PL change is even less effective since the PL can be scanned - at least for the repeater input (TX encode).

There have been a couple of other suggestions that would reduce our transmit power - not so good as this is part of our coordination spec and leaves us open to future issues.  The theory would be to keep our signal from getting to the other machine (ping but no pong).  This option would have a big user impact.

We cannot reasonably change the power output level unless we remove the 2M amplifier and run the repeater barefoot at 25 Watts.  Our 2M  Henry amp is a 200 to 1 amplifier.  The ICOM radio exciter normally runs at .5 watts with amplified power at 100 Watts out.  We ran the system barefoot at 25 Watts when the amp was out for repairs but the negatives above apply and it means the repeater duty cycle is at maximum - - not good especially for net usage. We had some overheating problems during nets with this configuration during the amp repair period.

Changing the antenna from the high gain dipole to the back up tri-band antenna would impact both the TX and the RX effectiveness so this is an option but still not so good.  Maybe this could be used for round 2 testing.

A software configuration change has been put in place as a first round of possible fixes (Sunday night 12/28).  
The change is on our RX side only. This change does not reduce our power output and still uses the primary high gain antenna.

The situation will continue to be monitored to see if there is improvement and to evaluate overall system performance.  
Please try to use the machine normally and report any problems to the system operators or technical committee

If this is atmospheric / weather / propagation related as it has been in the past - the situation may resolve naturally - hopefully soon.
If it is a reverse pair machine, then the software changes may be the best option at least for diagnostic purposes. 
If it is malicious, then we have more work to do.

If it is something else - we will keep working on it.

Thank you for your patience.

73

Craig AC2FE


From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Mon Dec 29 11:44:08 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Craig W Saums via RVRC)
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 11:44:08 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] IMPORTANT - W2QW 2M configuration changes
Message-ID: <8D1F19DCCB0335A-96C-47D14@webmail-va081.sysops.aol.com>


Members

The current situation with our 2 Meter repeater requires an immediate change to resolve the constant 'looping' of our transmissions with a foreign machine.  A series of tests confirms that we have some form of conflict with another repeater using reverse splits and the same PL tone as W2QW.  It is not really important right now why or how the conflict exists.  The issue is how to best serve our members and minimize impacts to any visitors on the machine.

To resolve this issue the following changes are necessary.  

The PL tone required to communicate with the W2QW 2M repeater input has been changed to 241.5.  
Members should immediately program a new W2QW channel on their radios using PL 241.5 for the input (146.025).  
If you configure your radio using the ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) configuration then you still use 146.625 with a minus 600 kHz.  
This feature is the standard mode on many radios.  Your mileage may vary.

The repeater will continue to transmit using PL 141.3.  Anyone listening on the original configuration will hear the repeater traffic with their current decode set to 141.3 but they will not be able to open our squelch unless their transmit PL is changed to 241.5.  Anyone using open (no decode) squelch to receive our signal will be unaffected.

We will try to get a voice announcement on the machine as soon as possible to make this change known to any one listening. 

We are now running in 'split' PL mode where the input requires 241.5 and the output transmits 141.3.

Longer term we may be able to revert to using our traditional PL code - 141.3 or 'dual' codes but that is not possible at this time.  We have tested 'dual' input PL.  This would allow a transition period to the new code but it does not fix the immediate looping problem.

The current repeater hardware uses hardware based PL to transmit.  Changing the transmit PL requires reprogramming the machine.  The receive PL is managed through the controller software (using DSP).  The only available option right now is to change the receive PL - it is now set to 251.4.  

This solution is now in place - please change your radios and feel free to periodically announce the change during your transmissions.

Thank you for your support and patience.

73 
Craig, AC2FE

From rvrc at mailman.qth.net  Mon Dec 29 12:05:24 2014
From: rvrc at mailman.qth.net (Craig W Saums via RVRC)
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:05:24 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] IMPORTANT - W2QW 2M configuration changes - PL 241.8
In-Reply-To: <8D1F19DCCB0335A-96C-47D14@webmail-va081.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8D1F19DCCB0335A-96C-47D14@webmail-va081.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <8D1F1A0C55FFABA-96C-47F4F@webmail-va081.sysops.aol.com>


Correction - the new PL is 241.8 -- this is a standard PL in most radios
Typos in original email
 
I read it several times but still messed it up.
 
"To err is human - to really mess things up you need a computer" - source unknown
 
AC2FE
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig W Saums <cwsaums at aol.com>
To: rvrc <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, Dec 29, 2014 11:44 am
Subject: IMPORTANT - W2QW 2M configuration changes


Members
 
The current situation with our 2 Meter repeater requires an immediate change to resolve the constant 'looping' of our transmissions with a foreign machine.  A series of tests confirms that we have some form of conflict with another repeater using reverse splits and the same PL tone as W2QW.  It is not really important right now why or how the conflict exists.  The issue is how to best serve our members and minimize impacts to any visitors on the machine.
 
To resolve this issue the following changes are necessary.  
 
The PL tone required to communicate with the W2QW 2M repeater input has been changed to 241.8.  
Members should immediately program a new W2QW channel on their radios using PL 241.8 for the input (146.025).  
If you configure your radio using the ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) configuration then you still use 146.625 with a minus 600 kHz.  
This feature is the standard mode on many radios.  Your mileage may vary.
 
The repeater will continue to transmit using PL 141.3.  Anyone listening on the original configuration will hear the repeater traffic with their current decode set to 141.3 but they will not be able to open our squelch unless their transmit PL is changed to 241.5.  Anyone using open (no decode) squelch to receive our signal will be unaffected.
 
We will try to get a voice announcement on the machine as soon as possible to make this change known to any one listening. 
 
We are now running in 'split' PL mode where the input requires 241.8 and the output transmits 141.3.
 
Longer term we may be able to revert to using our traditional PL code - 141.3 or 'dual' codes but that is not possible at this time.  We have tested 'dual' input PL.  This would allow a transition period to the new code but it does not fix the immediate looping problem.
 
The current repeater hardware uses hardware based PL to transmit.  Changing the transmit PL requires reprogramming the machine.  The receive PL is managed through the controller software (using DSP).  The only available option right now is to change the receive PL - it is now set to 241.8.  
 
This solution is now in place - please change your radios and feel free to periodically announce the change during your transmissions.
 
Thank you for your support and patience.
 
73 
Craig, AC2FE


From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 31 09:20:49 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:20:49 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] Country Communications receiver
Message-ID: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>

Members,
Here is a pretty cool and affordable AM/FM/SSB receiver you might find 
interesting.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html

A nice travel companion for the price ($79.95).

73,
Drew, W2OU



From alan.wolke at gmail.com  Wed Dec 31 09:26:36 2014
From: alan.wolke at gmail.com (Alan Wolke)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:26:36 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Country Communications receiver
In-Reply-To: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
References: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAAbPpUHgVwHYz=iAuV3rgTpBiwdo=BjazGze3=GdEOiuwQqsDg@mail.gmail.com>

My latest video is a review and demo of this little receiver, the
CountyComm GP-5/SSB.

73,
Alan


On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> Members,
> Here is a pretty cool and affordable AM/FM/SSB receiver you might find
> interesting.
>
> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html
>
> A nice travel companion for the price ($79.95).
>
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
>
>
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From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 31 09:52:17 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:52:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] WATCH:  Country Communications receiver
In-Reply-To: <CAAbPpUHgVwHYz=iAuV3rgTpBiwdo=BjazGze3=GdEOiuwQqsDg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
	<CAAbPpUHgVwHYz=iAuV3rgTpBiwdo=BjazGze3=GdEOiuwQqsDg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <28981d13.181320.14aa0d5401c.Webtop.46@optonline.net>

Alan,
Your Mini-Reciew and demo was great and demonstrated the Country 
Communications GP-5 unit from a ham's perspective. Nancy has great taste 
in our toys, lol.
Thanks for the review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuEPJ3qGu_g?
73,
Drew, W2OU


On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 09:26 AM, Alan Wolke wrote:
My latest video is a review and demo of this little receiver, the 
CountyComm GP-5/SSB.?

73,
Alan

On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net 
<mailto:drumor at optonline.net> > wrote:
Members,

Here is a pretty cool and affordable AM/FM/SSB receiver you might find 
interesting.



http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html 
<http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html>



A nice travel companion for the price ($79.95).



73,

Drew, W2OU





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From gjurrens at gmail.com  Wed Dec 31 10:24:39 2014
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:24:39 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Country Communications receiver
In-Reply-To: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
References: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <286E0B1A-BF37-4F2D-A17B-D296E79D71A2@gmail.com>

FYI, I just got off the phone with Universal Radio and they are back ordered about one week they said on these units?73 and happy new year!

GJ
Sent from my iPhone5s
Pls 4give typos & brevity


> On Dec 31, 2014, at 9:20 AM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> Members,
> Here is a pretty cool and affordable AM/FM/SSB receiver you might find interesting.
> 
> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html
> 
> A nice travel companion for the price ($79.95).
> 
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
> 
> 
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From w2oudrew at gmail.com  Wed Dec 31 10:29:08 2014
From: w2oudrew at gmail.com (E Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:29:08 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Country Communications receiver
In-Reply-To: <286E0B1A-BF37-4F2D-A17B-D296E79D71A2@gmail.com>
References: <155e4dc6.181243.14aa0b86f88.Webtop.46@optonline.net>
	<286E0B1A-BF37-4F2D-A17B-D296E79D71A2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2E95357C-9811-4B66-AD81-13CDA30D2ED0@gmail.com>

Actually 1 week isn't bad for a good product. 

73, Drew

Sent from my iPhone6

On Dec 31, 2014, at 10:24 AM, Gerry Jurrens <gjurrens at gmail.com> wrote:

FYI, I just got off the phone with Universal Radio and they are back ordered about one week they said on these units?73 and happy new year!

GJ
Sent from my iPhone5s
Pls 4give typos & brevity


> On Dec 31, 2014, at 9:20 AM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> Members,
> Here is a pretty cool and affordable AM/FM/SSB receiver you might find interesting.
> 
> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0905.html
> 
> A nice travel companion for the price ($79.95).
> 
> 73,
> Drew, W2OU
> 
> 
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From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Dec 31 20:08:04 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:08:04 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] More on: CountyComm GP-5 Receiver from N2DV
Message-ID: <00e301d0255f$65937db0$30ba7910$@optonline.net>

Members

You can buy directly from County Comm right now
http://countycomm.com/gp5ssb.html     ..limit 5 per customer 
 
I picked up a couple of their "deluxe technicians pocket screwdrivers" for
stocking stuffers ( and one for me too ) these things are incredibly well
made for around 14 bucks.   http://countycomm.com/1x4deluxdriver.html 
 
 
Happy and Safe New Year to all.
 
de N2DV 
 
John
 



