From scott at w2sjw.com  Wed Jan  1 14:42:00 2014
From: scott at w2sjw.com (Scott Wilson)
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2014 14:42:00 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] HT For Sale
Message-ID: <000001cf0729$8a952f00$9fbf8d00$@w2sjw.com>

Guys,

 

                I have a Baofeng BF-F9 VHF/220 HT for sale. The unit has
never been used, as the WC2EM 220 machine here in Warren County went down a
few days after I purchased the unit, and has shown no signs of being
repaired.

 

                I'm asking $40 - follow this link if you would like to see a
picture of the unit: http://imgur.com/P9Gdxse.jpg

 

73

Scott, W2SJW

 


From scott at w2sjw.com  Wed Jan  1 21:38:50 2014
From: scott at w2sjw.com (Scott Wilson)
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2014 21:38:50 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Update - HT For Sale
Message-ID: <000501cf0763$c5b9d240$512d76c0$@w2sjw.com>

Guys,

 

                The radio has been sold. Thanks to those that took the time
to inquire.

 

73

Scott, W2SJW


From n2gj at amsat.org  Fri Jan  3 16:56:46 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 16:56:46 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday, Bill W2UDT (1/5)
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsrZ0OpjyVkWw+pUEqSCZu27kHDnY0jHHr=aFBoCPiuUGg@mail.gmail.com>

Hey you!  Hope that 2014 brings lots of blessings your way.

ARL FORTY SIX  73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From n2gj at amsat.org  Mon Jan  6 17:04:05 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 17:04:05 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] * Drew Moore 1/7 Happy Birthday!
Message-ID: <CAO2dfspM=Uqu8v_ggy8js7VXpdMDbwefFgd97MQnh+dFwUz+8Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, Drew!  All the best on your special day!  ARL FORTY SIX!

73

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From overthetop52 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  9 10:54:53 2014
From: overthetop52 at yahoo.com (Pete Fierro)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 07:54:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [RVRC] Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US
Message-ID: <1389282893.92369.YahooMailNeo@web161906.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

In this recent dispatch from Newington, the ARRL says the US amateur radio service continues to see "steady growth". The Technician license class now makes up one-half of all amateur radio 
licenses in the US. Do those who obtain a Tech license via CERT and 
related Emcomm training meld into the general amateur population -- or 
is their specific purpose for obtaining a license relegated strictly to 
emergency communications?

I'm not certain that it matters all that much but it does seem to at least skew the data about the "growth" of amateur radio.

Someone who is radio active will: enjoy time on the air, attend hamfests, volunteer, enter the 
occasional contest or participate in Field Day, purchase new equipment, 
spend a lifetime in the hobby, etc.

Are we growing any of those kind of hams or are we just adding licensed emergency communications volunteers?

Inquiring minds need to know


73
Pete
KD2ARB



http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-showing-steady-growth-in-the-us?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

From marvbrons at verizon.net  Thu Jan  9 15:33:58 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:33:58 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US
In-Reply-To: <1389282893.92369.YahooMailNeo@web161906.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1389282893.92369.YahooMailNeo@web161906.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <981C734D97214B04947E9224516CBB03@marvbronsPC>

IMHO, it's all good!!!   Of those obtaining ham radio licenses for the 
purpose of emergency service, that activity will etch their interest and 
promote expansion of their activities.  The social experience will further 
develop their growth in the hobby.
The negative would be if they remain 'stagnant' and don't use their 
licenses, that would not add to their skills and interest.

Marv,
K2VHW
........................................................................................
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pete Fierro" <overthetop52 at yahoo.com>
To: "RVRC" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 10:54 AM
Subject: [RVRC] Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US


> In this recent dispatch from Newington, the ARRL says the US amateur radio 
> service continues to see "steady growth". The Technician license class now 
> makes up one-half of all amateur radio
> licenses in the US. Do those who obtain a Tech license via CERT and
> related Emcomm training meld into the general amateur population -- or
> is their specific purpose for obtaining a license relegated strictly to
> emergency communications?
>
> I'm not certain that it matters all that much but it does seem to at least 
> skew the data about the "growth" of amateur radio.
>
> Someone who is radio active will: enjoy time on the air, attend hamfests, 
> volunteer, enter the
> occasional contest or participate in Field Day, purchase new equipment,
> spend a lifetime in the hobby, etc.
>
> Are we growing any of those kind of hams or are we just adding licensed 
> emergency communications volunteers?
>
> Inquiring minds need to know
>
>
> 73
> Pete
> KD2ARB
>
>
>
> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-showing-steady-growth-in-the-us?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
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From drumor at optonline.net  Thu Jan  9 18:51:54 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:51:54 -0500
Subject: [RVRC]  Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US
Message-ID: <006601cf0d95$c6a4c8d0$53ee5a70$@optonline.net>

As a very active VE in the area and having done extensive work with the
Amateur Radio Health Consortium I have participated in the testing and
licensing process of first responders in Middlesex, Mercer, Warren, Somerset
and Hunterdon counties of New Jersey. I have personally have had many
conversations with the candidates. Their biggest questions after a course is
"How can they use their new licenses". Fortunately the organizing groups
make every effort to get them involved in ARES activities and usually have
obtained a grant and provisioned the first responder locations with
excellent mobile and HT equipment.

This summer quite a few RVRC VEs participated in Hamcram session with CERT
teams in Manalapan, MJ in June and November. The governing township involved
the new licensees in the 2013 Field Day event to give them a good exposure
to operating. Because they are involved in CERT they are visible to the
communities they serve. Many of the new first responders also participated
in public service events with the Cherryville ARC.

For many club members getting out in the public utilizing your operation
skills to support municipal and community events is non-existent. Hams need
to engage in FEMA training courses so they can be of useful service to your
respective communities. The only way to be viewed as a resource is to
enhance your training in the incident command response structure by
constantly refreshing your training repertoire. Some of us once we pass the
license class we want never open a book again. The technology is advancing
so fast it's good to stay on the edge.

As for the new hams I've seen many of them at hamfests throughout the area
and I continue to field questions from them to clarify the many facets of
our hobby. So, It's all good. Many of these new hams have checked into our
nets or inquired about our meeting.

73,
Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Marvin Bronstein
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 3:34 PM
To: Pete Fierro; RVRC
Subject: Re: [RVRC] Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US

IMHO, it's all good!!!   Of those obtaining ham radio licenses for the 
purpose of emergency service, that activity will etch their interest and 
promote expansion of their activities.  The social experience will further 
develop their growth in the hobby.
The negative would be if they remain 'stagnant' and don't use their 
licenses, that would not add to their skills and interest.

Marv,
K2VHW
............................................................................
............
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pete Fierro" <overthetop52 at yahoo.com>
To: "RVRC" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 10:54 AM
Subject: [RVRC] Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US


> In this recent dispatch from Newington, the ARRL says the US amateur radio

> service continues to see "steady growth". The Technician license class now

> makes up one-half of all amateur radio
> licenses in the US. Do those who obtain a Tech license via CERT and
> related Emcomm training meld into the general amateur population -- or
> is their specific purpose for obtaining a license relegated strictly to
> emergency communications?
>
> I'm not certain that it matters all that much but it does seem to at least

> skew the data about the "growth" of amateur radio.
>
> Someone who is radio active will: enjoy time on the air, attend hamfests, 
> volunteer, enter the
> occasional contest or participate in Field Day, purchase new equipment,
> spend a lifetime in the hobby, etc.
>
> Are we growing any of those kind of hams or are we just adding licensed 
> emergency communications volunteers?
>
> Inquiring minds need to know
>
>
> 73
> Pete
> KD2ARB
>
>
>
>
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-showing-steady-growth-in-the-us?
utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
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From drumor at optonline.net  Fri Jan 10 18:35:29 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:35:29 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
In-Reply-To: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>
References: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>

Members,

 

Comments welcomed. Perhaps the technical committee report could be sent out
prior to the meeting. Anyone thinking out of the box?

 

73,

Drew

 

From: asajm at optimum.net [mailto:asajm at optimum.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:30 PM
To: Moore, Drew
Subject: RVRC Meetings.

 

The RVRC meetings are usually too long. I would think that the technical
report

could be a shorter report. Seems like the tech report takes up half of the
meeting.

Other members mentioned the same complaint and that it is discouraging at
times.

Perhaps this ought to be sent out to members and ask them for comments.


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Fri Jan 10 20:20:59 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:20:59 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
In-Reply-To: <00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>
References: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>
	<00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>


Members,
It would certainly be a benefit for all the members to have a technical 
committee report in advance of the monthly meeting .  There has been a great 
deal of tech. comm. work that
the majority of members do not know has been done until meeting night. But 
this would most likely not shorten the meeting as it would more likely bring 
more questions to the chairman at those meetings.

As I have, at least once, brought up at a meeting that it would be more 
useful to have a separate technical session/meeting that would bring members 
up to date on tech. issues.  Because
some technical matters may be time-consuming to present at business 
meetings, it holds the meeting very late and may be a cause for low member 
attendance!  Perhaps every-other meeting can be totally
devoted to technical matters and training on the use of our systems; having 
the reports in advance of business meetings could satisfy the requirement of 
having given the report at each business meeting
while details of technical nature are presented at alternate meetings for 
discussion.
Of course, when votes need to be taken for expenditures, these matters would 
be taken-up at any regular meeting.

Most of our required ''business'' matters should be completed in about one 
hour but long discussions over technical items drag the meetings on a bit 
too late.

Marv, K2VHW

.........................................................


Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:35 PM
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


> Members,
>
>
>
> Comments welcomed. Perhaps the technical committee report could be sent 
> out
> prior to the meeting. Anyone thinking out of the box?
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Drew
>
>
>
> From: asajm at optimum.net [mailto:asajm at optimum.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:30 PM
> To: Moore, Drew
> Subject: RVRC Meetings.
>
>
>
> The RVRC meetings are usually too long. I would think that the technical
> report
>
> could be a shorter report. Seems like the tech report takes up half of the
> meeting.
>
> Other members mentioned the same complaint and that it is discouraging at
> times.
>
> Perhaps this ought to be sent out to members and ask them for comments.
>
>


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From drumor at optonline.net  Fri Jan 10 21:53:23 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:53:23 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
In-Reply-To: <97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>
References: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>
	<00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>
	<97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <012c01cf0e78$4b308890$e19199b0$@optonline.net>

Members,

I think a technical committee report is important. Like the minutes the
report could be put online or sent to the membership in advance of the
meeting. This leaves open the door to waive the reading of both reports if
time is needed for other programs and activities and still convey the
information.

To grow the club we have to change the meeting contents so as to have
sufficient time for activities that involve educating the membership and
attracts new member candidates to join. If we bog the meeting down every
month in the redundant way we have done month after months we will never
interest warm bodies to fill the seats and participate in a healthy agenda.

I'm certain that those that travel a significant distance to get to the
meetings have thoughts to share, and this is a good opportunity to speak up
and help set the path for 2014.

73,
Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: Marvin Bronstein [mailto:marvbrons at verizon.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 8:21 PM
To: drew Moore; RVRC
Subject: Re: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


Members,
It would certainly be a benefit for all the members to have a technical 
committee report in advance of the monthly meeting .  There has been a great

deal of tech. comm. work that
the majority of members do not know has been done until meeting night. But 
this would most likely not shorten the meeting as it would more likely bring

more questions to the chairman at those meetings.

As I have, at least once, brought up at a meeting that it would be more 
useful to have a separate technical session/meeting that would bring members

up to date on tech. issues.  Because
some technical matters may be time-consuming to present at business 
meetings, it holds the meeting very late and may be a cause for low member 
attendance!  Perhaps every-other meeting can be totally
devoted to technical matters and training on the use of our systems; having 
the reports in advance of business meetings could satisfy the requirement of

having given the report at each business meeting
while details of technical nature are presented at alternate meetings for 
discussion.
Of course, when votes need to be taken for expenditures, these matters would

be taken-up at any regular meeting.

Most of our required ''business'' matters should be completed in about one 
hour but long discussions over technical items drag the meetings on a bit 
too late.

Marv, K2VHW

.........................................................


Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:35 PM
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


> Members,
>
>
>
> Comments welcomed. Perhaps the technical committee report could be sent 
> out
> prior to the meeting. Anyone thinking out of the box?
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Drew
>
>
>
> From: asajm at optimum.net [mailto:asajm at optimum.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:30 PM
> To: Moore, Drew
> Subject: RVRC Meetings.
>
>
>
> The RVRC meetings are usually too long. I would think that the technical
> report
>
> could be a shorter report. Seems like the tech report takes up half of the
> meeting.
>
> Other members mentioned the same complaint and that it is discouraging at
> times.
>
> Perhaps this ought to be sent out to members and ask them for comments.
>
>


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From marvbrons at verizon.net  Fri Jan 10 22:58:22 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:58:22 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
In-Reply-To: <012c01cf0e78$4b308890$e19199b0$@optonline.net>
References: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>
	<00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>
	<97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>
	<012c01cf0e78$4b308890$e19199b0$@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <D112D65DAD614585B87F907D753C2F4D@marvbronsPC>

In response,  I agree with what Drew, W2OU, has so well proposed.  We need 
to not ''bog-down'' the meetings every month, as Drew has put it, and make 
meetings 'interesting' with a ''healthy agenda''.
Always keep in mind attendees who travel a good way to make meetings and 
that we meet on a work-day evening which may mean an early rise the next 
day.

73
Marv, K2VHW
................................................
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "drew Moore" <drumor at optonline.net>
To: "'Marvin Bronstein'" <marvbrons at verizon.net>; "'RVRC'" 
<rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 9:53 PM
Subject: RE: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


> Members,
>
> I think a technical committee report is important. Like the minutes the
> report could be put online or sent to the membership in advance of the
> meeting. This leaves open the door to waive the reading of both reports if
> time is needed for other programs and activities and still convey the
> information.
>
> To grow the club we have to change the meeting contents so as to have
> sufficient time for activities that involve educating the membership and
> attracts new member candidates to join. If we bog the meeting down every
> month in the redundant way we have done month after months we will never
> interest warm bodies to fill the seats and participate in a healthy 
> agenda.
>
> I'm certain that those that travel a significant distance to get to the
> meetings have thoughts to share, and this is a good opportunity to speak 
> up
> and help set the path for 2014.
>
> 73,
> Drew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marvin Bronstein [mailto:marvbrons at verizon.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 8:21 PM
> To: drew Moore; RVRC
> Subject: Re: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
>
>
> Members,
> It would certainly be a benefit for all the members to have a technical
> committee report in advance of the monthly meeting .  There has been a 
> great
>
> deal of tech. comm. work that
> the majority of members do not know has been done until meeting night. But
> this would most likely not shorten the meeting as it would more likely 
> bring
>
> more questions to the chairman at those meetings.
>
> As I have, at least once, brought up at a meeting that it would be more
> useful to have a separate technical session/meeting that would bring 
> members
>
> up to date on tech. issues.  Because
> some technical matters may be time-consuming to present at business
> meetings, it holds the meeting very late and may be a cause for low member
> attendance!  Perhaps every-other meeting can be totally
> devoted to technical matters and training on the use of our systems; 
> having
> the reports in advance of business meetings could satisfy the requirement 
> of
>
> having given the report at each business meeting
> while details of technical nature are presented at alternate meetings for
> discussion.
> Of course, when votes need to be taken for expenditures, these matters 
> would
>
> be taken-up at any regular meeting.
>
> Most of our required ''business'' matters should be completed in about one
> hour but long discussions over technical items drag the meetings on a bit
> too late.
>
> Marv, K2VHW
>
> .........................................................
>
>
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:35 PM
> Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
>
>
>> Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> Comments welcomed. Perhaps the technical committee report could be sent
>> out
>> prior to the meeting. Anyone thinking out of the box?
>>
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Drew
>>
>>
>>
>> From: asajm at optimum.net [mailto:asajm at optimum.net]
>> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:30 PM
>> To: Moore, Drew
>> Subject: RVRC Meetings.
>>
>>
>>
>> The RVRC meetings are usually too long. I would think that the technical
>> report
>>
>> could be a shorter report. Seems like the tech report takes up half of 
>> the
>> meeting.
>>
>> Other members mentioned the same complaint and that it is discouraging at
>> times.
>>
>> Perhaps this ought to be sent out to members and ask them for comments.
>>
>>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
>
>
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From jtmcauley at embarqmail.com  Sat Jan 11 16:51:14 2014
From: jtmcauley at embarqmail.com (John T McAuley)
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:51:14 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.
In-Reply-To: <97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>
References: <e67a83753cb8.52d0827b@optonline.net>	<00e401cf0e5c$a5d05df0$f17119d0$@optonline.net>
	<97433D61F85544FFAAC925BD03BCB651@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <007801cf0f17$40df1560$c29d4020$@com>

Good discussion so far. IMHO, we should have a business meeting every other
month and a technical/what's new meeting between business meetings. I
believe that the technical committee does an outstanding job of keeping out
site up and running and completing the "shed" project. It's too much to ask
them to condense their work and open issues into a nice tidy report prior to
the meeting and send it out. Some technical/implementation issues require
and deserve open discussion with the membership.
Hope you find my thoughts constructive
73,
John
AB2XH

John T McAuley
-----Original Message-----
From: rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Marvin Bronstein
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 8:21 PM
To: drew Moore; RVRC
Subject: Re: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


Members,
It would certainly be a benefit for all the members to have a technical
committee report in advance of the monthly meeting .  There has been a great
deal of tech. comm. work that the majority of members do not know has been
done until meeting night. But this would most likely not shorten the meeting
as it would more likely bring more questions to the chairman at those
meetings.

As I have, at least once, brought up at a meeting that it would be more
useful to have a separate technical session/meeting that would bring members
up to date on tech. issues.  Because some technical matters may be
time-consuming to present at business meetings, it holds the meeting very
late and may be a cause for low member attendance!  Perhaps every-other
meeting can be totally devoted to technical matters and training on the use
of our systems; having the reports in advance of business meetings could
satisfy the requirement of having given the report at each business meeting
while details of technical nature are presented at alternate meetings for
discussion.
Of course, when votes need to be taken for expenditures, these matters would
be taken-up at any regular meeting.

Most of our required ''business'' matters should be completed in about one
hour but long discussions over technical items drag the meetings on a bit
too late.

Marv, K2VHW

.........................................................


Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:35 PM
Subject: [RVRC] FW: RVRC Meetings.


> Members,
>
>
>
> Comments welcomed. Perhaps the technical committee report could be 
> sent out prior to the meeting. Anyone thinking out of the box?
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Drew
>
>
>
> From: asajm at optimum.net [mailto:asajm at optimum.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 6:30 PM
> To: Moore, Drew
> Subject: RVRC Meetings.
>
>
>
> The RVRC meetings are usually too long. I would think that the technical
> report
>
> could be a shorter report. Seems like the tech report takes up half of the
> meeting.
>
> Other members mentioned the same complaint and that it is discouraging at
> times.
>
> Perhaps this ought to be sent out to members and ask them for comments.
>
>


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From gjurrens at gmail.com  Mon Jan 13 09:26:44 2014
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:26:44 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday John WA2F!
Message-ID: <C2E4D326-F217-41E5-B7DF-37A25EB4ADA8@gmail.com>

ARL FORTY SIX WA2F!  All the best in the years to come! Good DX! 73

GJ
Sent from my iPhone4
Pls 4give typos & brevity


From marvbrons at verizon.net  Fri Jan 17 13:28:09 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:28:09 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] commemorate Edwin Armstrong...
Message-ID: <BCFDD71818384D3BA2597D260211A2FA@marvbronsPC>

Armstrong Fans;

On the night of 30 January 1914, Edwin Howard Armstrong, accompanied by 
Professor Morecroft from Columbia University, demonstrated his 
regenerative receiver to David Sarnoff and Roy Weagant of The American 
Marconi company at the Belmar receiving station, then under 
construction.
 Join us at InfoAge in Wall Township, New Jersey on 8 or 9 
February 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic event.

From drumor at optonline.net  Sat Jan 18 21:59:18 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 21:59:18 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] From the ARRL Newsletter of January 16
Message-ID: <000301cf14c2$724c2ec0$56e48c40$@optonline.net>

>From the ARRL Newsletter of January 16 

Ham Radio Statistics: Amateur Radio Showing Steady Growth in the US
Total US Amateur Radio licenses from 1999 until the end of 2013. [Rick
Lindquist, WW1ME, graphic, after a chart
http://www.ah0a.org/FCC/ARRL/2012/USA-X.html by Joe Speroni, AH0A]

The Amateur Radio population in the US continues to show steady growth,
according to statistics http://www.ah0a.org/AH0A.html compiled by Joe
Speroni, AH0A. As of the end of 2013, the FCC database showed 717,201
licenses http://www.ah0a.org/FCC/Licenses.html in its Universal Licensing
System (ULS http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home). That's the
greatest number of US hams ever, and it's up from 709,575 in December 2012.
The volume http://www.ah0a.org/FCC/Volume.htmlof Amateur Radio applications
slowed somewhat to 141,943 from its zenith of 176,826 in 2007, the year the
FCC dropped the Morse code requirement.

"The three current license classes also peaked at the end of 2013," notes
ARRL VEC http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM.
"FCC-issued club station licenses are also at an all-time high in the FCC
database at 11,363. The number of new licensees has increased by 7 percent
over last year -- 28,886 in 2013 and 27,082 in 2012."

ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM (left), and VEC Service Representative
China Chaney. [Amanda Grimaldi, KB1VUV, photo]
The breakdown by license class shows Technicians as the largest group, at
349,163, followed by Generals at 167,257, Amateur Extras at 133,391, and
Advanced licensees at 54,293. Slightly more than 13,000 Novice licensees
remain on record too. The FCC no longer issues the Novice or Advanced class
license. Technician numbers have grown by 8.2 percent over the past decade,
with an impressive comeback since 2007 after the population had plummeted
from a peak of 338,334 in March 2000. The General class population has risen
by slightly more than 18 percent over the past 10 years. But the Amateur
Extra class has shown the most remarkable growth over the past decade,
climbing by slightly more than 27 percent.

While Amateur Radio application volume slipped somewhat overall, that was
not the case at the ARRL VEC. "ARRL VEC served 34,896 exam applicants in
2013, up slightly from 32,866 in 2012," Somma said. "July will mark 30 years
that ARRL VEC has been certified by the FCC to administer Amateur Radio
exams. We're delighted to celebrate our important milestone in the same year
as the ARRL's Centennial http://www.arrl.org/centennial celebration and look
forward to the promise of another record year."


From drumor at optonline.net  Fri Jan 24 15:09:18 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:09:18 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] W2XT / KB2HZ SK
Message-ID: <005601cf1940$29af4f30$7d0ded90$@optonline.net>

To members of RVRC,

 

Derry Galbreath, W2XT, a member of the West Jersey DX Club and a friend to
many in the Hudson Division passed away this morning. As information becomes
available I will pass it along to the membership.

 

73 with deep regrets,

Drew, W2OU

 

From: Paul [mailto:w2le at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:17 PM
To: Larry Puccio; 'Vito Mistretta'; Rue, Doug; 'Ron Hauser'; 'Steve Busono';
'Steve Silberman'; Marty; Stephen Tharp; murielpowlett at yahoo.com;
drumor at optonline.net; Greg Gaydos; anthony Ricicki; Leslie Hopkins
Subject: W2XT / KB2HZ SK

 

>From Doug,

Paul 

Hello everyone, 

 

   It is my sad duty to notify you that Derry

Galbreath, W2XT, passed away this morning

at his home in Branchburg NJ. The local EMS

and medics responded at around 11AM this

morning to a report of CPR in process, but

were unable bring him back. I'll ask 

Paul, W2LE, to pass this information along

to the WJDXG and FRC emailing lists.

 

   Once funeral arrangements are announced

we'll distribute that information.

 

   Rest in peace Derry.

 

73, Doug, W2EN

 

 

 

 

 


From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Jan 26 11:57:50 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (ELDRED MOORE)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:57:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
Message-ID: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>

Members,
I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this 
morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the 
Dunellen municipality for a considerable number of years and that 
community put the W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central 
Jersey.

Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead 
spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as 
to how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a 
solution please chime in by responding.

73,
Drew


-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: Radio help
Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>
To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>

This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible 
for our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the 
town has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our 
dispatchers. However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead 
spots within the town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out 
to your club for help. The radio companies will just want to sell us 
more equipment which we really can't afford.  I was hoping your group 
could come up with some suggestions on how to open up these dead zones 
without a great investment, or maybe take it on as a community service 
project.
Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. 
It would also be great press for your organization.
If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at 
least have to reach out and try.
Thank you.
Jim Ashworth
Dunellen, NJ


Sent from my iPad

From radiomf at comcast.net  Sun Jan 26 12:04:36 2014
From: radiomf at comcast.net (Martin Friedman)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:04:36 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <000001cf1ab8$b160ced0$14226c70$@comcast.net>

Knowing where the dead spots are would be helpful. The most economical
solution would be to raise the transmitting antenna in Piscataway. How about
a repeater on the firehouse up the hill. Encripted in, encrypted out.

-----Original Message-----
From: rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:rvrc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of ELDRED MOORE
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:58 AM
To: RVRC
Cc: wkoeth at optonline.net
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help

Members,
I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this
morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the Dunellen
municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put the
W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.

Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead spots.
I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to how we
can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a solution
please chime in by responding.

73,
Drew


-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: Radio help
Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>
To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>

This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible for
our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the town
has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.
However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the
town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for
help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which we
really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some
suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great investment,
or maybe take it on as a community service project.
Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. 
It would also be great press for your organization.
If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at least
have to reach out and try.
Thank you.
Jim Ashworth
Dunellen, NJ


Sent from my iPad
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From kc2vrj at gmail.com  Sun Jan 26 12:12:16 2014
From: kc2vrj at gmail.com (Paul Nannery)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:12:16 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAJ+g-fH1hA7BtHFGOmOjW-=n5tb7G4F=TVyfSR1_CMC-wskTxQ@mail.gmail.com>

One more choice if they apply for a UHF  frequency and  have a patch to the
Piscataway system to use when in a dead spot...this might be the most cost
effective. I deal with a system like this in Edison and its hard to use
cost effective and fix in the say sentence.
On Jan 26, 2014 11:58 AM, "ELDRED MOORE" <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> Members,
> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this
> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the Dunellen
> municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put the
> W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.
>
> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead
> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to
> how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a
> solution please chime in by responding.
>
> 73,
> Drew
>
>
> -------- Begin forwarded message --------
> Subject: Radio help
> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
> From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>
> To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>
>
> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible for
> our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the town
> has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.
> However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the
> town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for
> help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which we
> really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some
> suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great investment,
> or maybe take it on as a community service project.
> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. It
> would also be great press for your organization.
> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at least
> have to reach out and try.
> Thank you.
> Jim Ashworth
> Dunellen, NJ
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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From radiomf at comcast.net  Sun Jan 26 12:13:06 2014
From: radiomf at comcast.net (Martin Friedman)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:13:06 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <000201cf1ab9$e11f71c0$a35e5540$@comcast.net>

The repeater solution would only need to be low power to be heard anywhere
in Dunellen.


From kc2vrj at gmail.com  Sun Jan 26 12:15:55 2014
From: kc2vrj at gmail.com (Paul Nannery)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:15:55 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAJ+g-fHWfxrUE3NkjeuTTnj7i9D6wM17_wb+cU+h0gWWKD-Qjg@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry I did not send this to the whole list only drew so here it is..

Piscataway is a p25 digital trunked system the most cost effective way to
handle the issue is to install vrs systems in the cars and equipment.....it
is not like  adding a linked repeater or voter for better coverage....the
second choice is to add a trunked radio site in town but
On Jan 26, 2014 11:58 AM, "ELDRED MOORE" <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> Members,
> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this
> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the Dunellen
> municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put the
> W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.
>
> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead
> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to
> how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a
> solution please chime in by responding.
>
> 73,
> Drew
>
>
> -------- Begin forwarded message --------
> Subject: Radio help
> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
> From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>
> To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>
>
> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible for
> our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the town
> has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.
> However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the
> town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for
> help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which we
> really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some
> suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great investment,
> or maybe take it on as a community service project.
> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. It
> would also be great press for your organization.
> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at least
> have to reach out and try.
> Thank you.
> Jim Ashworth
> Dunellen, NJ
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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From alan.wolke at gmail.com  Sun Jan 26 12:18:40 2014
From: alan.wolke at gmail.com (Alan Wolke)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:18:40 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <CAJ+g-fH1hA7BtHFGOmOjW-=n5tb7G4F=TVyfSR1_CMC-wskTxQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<CAJ+g-fH1hA7BtHFGOmOjW-=n5tb7G4F=TVyfSR1_CMC-wskTxQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAbPpUFw7wwJmwqAcMfVA-ocfA=nFibaTWudnwEJmx2JYDeTzg@mail.gmail.com>

Keep in mind that sometimes dead spots aren't due to lack of coverage, but
sometimes due to de-sense resulting from other co-located transmitters such
as cell sites, etc. I helped ID this type of problem in downtown Philly a
years ago using a portable spectrum analyzer.


On Sunday, January 26, 2014, Paul Nannery <kc2vrj at gmail.com> wrote:

> One more choice if they apply for a UHF  frequency and  have a patch to the
> Piscataway system to use when in a dead spot...this might be the most cost
> effective. I deal with a system like this in Edison and its hard to use
> cost effective and fix in the say sentence.
> On Jan 26, 2014 11:58 AM, "ELDRED MOORE" <drumor at optonline.net<javascript:;>>
> wrote:
>
> > Members,
> > I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this
> > morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the
> Dunellen
> > municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put
> the
> > W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.
> >
> > Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead
> > spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to
> > how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a
> > solution please chime in by responding.
> >
> > 73,
> > Drew
> >
> >
> > -------- Begin forwarded message --------
> > Subject: Radio help
> > Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
> > From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com <javascript:;>>
> > To: "w2qw at w2qw.org <javascript:;>" <w2qw at w2qw.org <javascript:;>>
> >
> > This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
> > I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible for
> > our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the town
> > has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.
> > However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the
> > town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for
> > help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which
> we
> > really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some
> > suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great
> investment,
> > or maybe take it on as a community service project.
> > Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. It
> > would also be great press for your organization.
> > If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at least
> > have to reach out and try.
> > Thank you.
> > Jim Ashworth
> > Dunellen, NJ
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
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From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Jan 26 12:30:58 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (ELDRED MOORE)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:30:58 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <CAAbPpUFw7wwJmwqAcMfVA-ocfA=nFibaTWudnwEJmx2JYDeTzg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<CAJ+g-fH1hA7BtHFGOmOjW-=n5tb7G4F=TVyfSR1_CMC-wskTxQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAbPpUFw7wwJmwqAcMfVA-ocfA=nFibaTWudnwEJmx2JYDeTzg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <106b5fb2.3f765.143cf9ab1b4.Webtop.55@optonline.net>

I can find out where the dead areas are identified if that helps to 
start. There is a very bad area in the area of Piscataway close to 
Dunellen in the factory area on Route 28 up to South Second Street that 
has angered Sprint cell phone customers. They have a tower in the area 
however they had to provide small repeaters to the customers in the 
area. Many had to switch service provider. Now if we only had one of 
those portable spectrum analyzers.


On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Alan Wolke wrote:
Keep in mind that sometimes dead spots aren't due to lack of coverage, 
but sometimes due to de-sense resulting from other co-located 
transmitters such as cell sites, etc. I helped ID this type of problem 
in downtown Philly a years ago using a portable spectrum analyzer.?


On Sunday, January 26, 2014, Paul Nannery <kc2vrj at gmail.com 
<mailto:kc2vrj at gmail.com> > wrote:

One more choice if they apply for a UHF ?frequency and ?have a patch to 
the

Piscataway system to use when in a dead spot...this might be the most 
cost

effective. I deal with a system like this in Edison and its hard to use

cost effective and fix in the say sentence.

On Jan 26, 2014 11:58 AM, "ELDRED MOORE" <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:



> Members,

> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this

> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the 
> Dunellen

> municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put 
> the

> W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.

>

> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead

> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as 
> to

> how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a

> solution please chime in by responding.

>

> 73,

> Drew

>

>

> -------- Begin forwarded message --------

> Subject: Radio help

> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM

> From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>

> To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>


>

> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible 
> for

> our Police Department for roughly 8 years. ?Since I left council the 
> town

> has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.

> However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within 
> the

> town creating a safety issue. ?My idea is to reach out to your club 
> for

> help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment 
> which we

> really can't afford. ?I was hoping your group could come up with some

> suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great 
> investment,

> or maybe take it on as a community service project.

> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. 
> It

> would also be great press for your organization.

> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at 
> least

> have to reach out and try.

> Thank you.

> Jim Ashworth

> Dunellen, NJ

>

>

> Sent from my iPad

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From marvbrons at verizon.net  Sun Jan 26 13:38:54 2014
From: marvbrons at verizon.net (Marvin Bronstein)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:38:54 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>

RVRC members,
We have to keep in mind the one comment made by Jim 
Ashworth...................."The radio companies will just want to sell us
> more equipment which we really can't afford."

Yes, we can suggest added equipment like vehicular repeaters which would 
require a.) equipping all their vehicles with REPEATER equipment and 
b.)carrying another radio to receive/transmit with the vehicle repeater!
The most likely problem with 'dead spots' in this digital system is 
BER.....bit error rate issues caused by multipath and/-or- noise/signal 
interference.
Having a good spectrum analyzer can identify what is causing a 'dead-spot' 
but correcting that 'cause' might be outside of Dunellen's reach!

What ever the resolution results may be, there's going to be some 'financial 
cost' to Dunellen or Piscataway or both.

First step is to obtain a good spectrum analyzer capable of analyzing 
DIGITAL signals and identify the issues before we can go forward with any 
suggestions for resolution.

73,
Marv, K2VHW


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ELDRED MOORE" <drumor at optonline.net>
To: "RVRC" <rvrc at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <wkoeth at optonline.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:57 AM
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help


> Members,
> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this 
> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the Dunellen 
> municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put the 
> W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.
>
> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead 
> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to 
> how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a 
> solution please chime in by responding.
>
> 73,
> Drew
>
>
> -------- Begin forwarded message --------
> Subject: Radio help
> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
> From: "James Ashworth" <jashworth53 at icloud.com>
> To: "w2qw at w2qw.org" <w2qw at w2qw.org>
>
> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible for 
> our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the town 
> has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers. 
> However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the 
> town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for 
> help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which 
> we really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some 
> suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great investment, 
> or maybe take it on as a community service project.
> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. It 
> would also be great press for your organization.
> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at least 
> have to reach out and try.
> Thank you.
> Jim Ashworth
> Dunellen, NJ
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Jan 26 15:01:38 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (ELDRED MOORE)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 15:01:38 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>
Message-ID: <429e4376.3f966.143d024a2c0.Webtop.55@optonline.net>

Marvin, I totally agree. This problem may only be affecting the 
portables and not the mobiles. Too many times we have taking the route 
of not adequately diagnosing the problem before throwing money at the 
problem. Maybe we can track down one of these mobile spectrum analyzers 
and enlist W2AEW and K2DSV into giving us guidance.I'm sure someone out 
there is trying to sell a costly RF study package to the muncipalities 
as we speak.

73,
Drew


On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 01:38 PM, Marvin Bronstein wrote:

> RVRC members,
> We have to keep in mind the one comment made by Jim 
> Ashworth...................."The radio companies will just want to 
> sell us
>> more equipment which we really can't afford."
>
> Yes, we can suggest added equipment like vehicular repeaters which 
> would require a.) equipping all their vehicles with REPEATER equipment 
> and b.)carrying another radio to receive/transmit with the vehicle 
> repeater!
> The most likely problem with 'dead spots' in this digital system is 
> BER.....bit error rate issues caused by multipath and/-or- 
> noise/signal interference.
> Having a good spectrum analyzer can identify what is causing a 
> 'dead-spot' but correcting that 'cause' might be outside of Dunellen's 
> reach!
>
> What ever the resolution results may be, there's going to be some 
> 'financial cost' to Dunellen or Piscataway or both.
>
> First step is to obtain a good spectrum analyzer capable of analyzing 
> DIGITAL signals and identify the issues before we can go forward with 
> any suggestions for resolution.
>
> 73,
> Marv, K2VHW
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "ELDRED MOORE" To: "RVRC" Cc: Sent: 
> Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:57 AM
> Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
>
>
>> Members,
>> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this 
>> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the 
>> Dunellen municipality for a considerable number of years and that 
>> community put the W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in 
>> central Jersey.
>>
>> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead 
>> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community 
>> as to how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in 
>> exploring a solution please chime in by responding.
>>
>> 73,
>> Drew
>>
>>
>> -------- Begin forwarded message --------
>> Subject: Radio help
>> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
>> From: "James Ashworth" To: "w2qw at w2qw.org"
>> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
>> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible 
>> for our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council 
>> the town has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our 
>> dispatchers. However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead 
>> spots within the town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach 
>> out to your club for help. The radio companies will just want to sell 
>> us more equipment which we really can't afford.  I was hoping your 
>> group could come up with some suggestions on how to open up these 
>> dead zones without a great investment, or maybe take it on as a 
>> community service project.
>> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen 
>> money. It would also be great press for your organization.
>> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at 
>> least have to reach out and try.
>> Thank you.
>> Jim Ashworth
>> Dunellen, NJ
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> RVRC mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/rvrc
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>
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From alan.wolke at gmail.com  Sun Jan 26 15:37:29 2014
From: alan.wolke at gmail.com (Alan Wolke)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 15:37:29 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <429e4376.3f966.143d024a2c0.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>
	<429e4376.3f966.143d024a2c0.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <CAAbPpUHxPWXEfNMG3HqFveXOkY_0tcGRCben8oxe2G82muQdKQ@mail.gmail.com>

I have access to a portable spectrum analyzer that would aide in this. I'll
be out of state all week, but we can talk when I return.

Alan



On Sunday, January 26, 2014, ELDRED MOORE <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:

> Marvin, I totally agree. This problem may only be affecting the portables
> and not the mobiles. Too many times we have taking the route of not
> adequately diagnosing the problem before throwing money at the problem.
> Maybe we can track down one of these mobile spectrum analyzers and enlist
> W2AEW and K2DSV into giving us guidance.I'm sure someone out there is
> trying to sell a costly RF study package to the muncipalities as we speak.
>
> 73,
> Drew
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 01:38 PM, Marvin Bronstein wrote:
>
>  RVRC members,
>> We have to keep in mind the one comment made by Jim
>> Ashworth...................."The radio companies will just want to sell
>> us
>>
>>> more equipment which we really can't afford."
>>>
>>
>> Yes, we can suggest added equipment like vehicular repeaters which would
>> require a.) equipping all their vehicles with REPEATER equipment and
>> b.)carrying another radio to receive/transmit with the vehicle repeater!
>> The most likely problem with 'dead spots' in this digital system is
>> BER.....bit error rate issues caused by multipath and/-or- noise/signal
>> interference.
>> Having a good spectrum analyzer can identify what is causing a
>> 'dead-spot' but correcting that 'cause' might be outside of Dunellen's
>> reach!
>>
>> What ever the resolution results may be, there's going to be some
>> 'financial cost' to Dunellen or Piscataway or both.
>>
>> First step is to obtain a good spectrum analyzer capable of analyzing
>> DIGITAL signals and identify the issues before we can go forward with any
>> suggestions for resolution.
>>
>> 73,
>> Marv, K2VHW
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "ELDRED MOORE" To: "RVRC" Cc: Sent:
>> Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:57 AM
>> Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
>>
>>
>>  Members,
>>> I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this
>>> morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the Dunellen
>>> municipality for a considerable number of years and that community put the
>>> W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central Jersey.
>>>
>>> Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead
>>> spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as to
>>> how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a
>>> solution please chime in by responding.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Drew
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Begin forwarded message --------
>>> Subject: Radio help
>>> Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM
>>> From: "James Ashworth" To: "w2qw at w2qw.org"
>>> This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
>>> I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible
>>> for our Police Department for roughly 8 years.  Since I left council the
>>> town has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our dispatchers.
>>> However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead spots within the
>>> town creating a safety issue.  My idea is to reach out to your club for
>>> help. The radio companies will just want to sell us more equipment which we
>>> really can't afford.  I was hoping your group could come up with some
>>> suggestions on how to open up these dead zones without a great investment,
>>> or maybe take it on as a community service project.
>>> Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money.
>>> It would also be great press for your organization.
>>> If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at
>>> least have to reach out and try.
>>> Thank you.
>>> Jim Ashworth
>>> Dunellen, NJ
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> ______________________________________________________________
>>> RVRC mailing list
>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/rvrc
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>>>
>>
>>
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From drumor at optonline.net  Sun Jan 26 15:47:51 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 15:47:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <CAAbPpUHxPWXEfNMG3HqFveXOkY_0tcGRCben8oxe2G82muQdKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>
	<429e4376.3f966.143d024a2c0.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
	<CAAbPpUHxPWXEfNMG3HqFveXOkY_0tcGRCben8oxe2G82muQdKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7c50aa9b.3f9f9.143d04ef460.Webtop.55@optonline.net>

sounds great. meanwhile
i'll try to get more information


On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 03:37 PM, Alan Wolke wrote:
I have access to a portable spectrum analyzer that would aide in this. 
I'll be out of state all week, but we can talk when I return.?

Alan



On Sunday, January 26, 2014, ELDRED MOORE <drumor at optonline.net 
<mailto:drumor at optonline.net> > wrote:

Marvin, I totally agree. This problem may only be affecting the 
portables and not the mobiles. Too many times we have taking the route 
of not adequately diagnosing the problem before throwing money at the 
problem. Maybe we can track down one of these mobile spectrum analyzers 
and enlist W2AEW and K2DSV into giving us guidance.I'm sure someone out 
there is trying to sell a costly RF study package to the muncipalities 
as we speak.




73,

Drew





On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 01:38 PM, Marvin Bronstein wrote:




RVRC members,

We have to keep in mind the one comment made by Jim 
Ashworth...................."The radio companies will just want to sell 
us


more equipment which we really can't afford."




Yes, we can suggest added equipment like vehicular repeaters which would 
require a.) equipping all their vehicles with REPEATER equipment and 
b.)carrying another radio to receive/transmit with the vehicle repeater!

The most likely problem with 'dead spots' in this digital system is 
BER.....bit error rate issues caused by multipath and/-or- noise/signal 
interference.

Having a good spectrum analyzer can identify what is causing a 
'dead-spot' but correcting that 'cause' might be outside of Dunellen's 
reach!



What ever the resolution results may be, there's going to be some 
'financial cost' to Dunellen or Piscataway or both.



First step is to obtain a good spectrum analyzer capable of analyzing 
DIGITAL signals and identify the issues before we can go forward with 
any suggestions for resolution.



73,

Marv, K2VHW





----- Original Message ----- From: "ELDRED MOORE" To: "RVRC" Cc: Sent: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:57 AM

Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help






Members,

I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this 
morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the 
Dunellen municipality for a considerable number of years and that 
community put the W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central 
Jersey.




Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead 
spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as 
to how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a 
solution please chime in by responding.




73,

Drew





-------- Begin forwarded message --------

Subject: Radio help

Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM

From: "James Ashworth" To: "w2qw at w2qw.org"

This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible 
for our Police Department for roughly 8 years. ?Since I left council the 
town has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our 
dispatchers. However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead 
spots within the town creating a safety issue. ?My idea is to reach out 
to your club for help. The radio companies will just want to sell us 
more equipment which we really can't afford. ?I was hoping your group 
could come up with some suggestions on how to open up these dead zones 
without a great investment, or maybe take it on as a community service 
project.


Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. 
It would also be great press for your organization.

If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at 
least have to reach out and try.

Thank you.

Jim Ashworth

Dunellen, NJ





Sent from my iPad

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From overthetop52 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 26 20:51:45 2014
From: overthetop52 at yahoo.com (Pete Fierro)
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 17:51:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help
In-Reply-To: <7c50aa9b.3f9f9.143d04ef460.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
References: <522d3171.3f6eb.143cf7c5c39.Webtop.55@optonline.net>	<B03C466EEBE540CABB68DC3CE4CA6804@marvbronsPC>	<429e4376.3f966.143d024a2c0.Webtop.55@optonline.net>	<CAAbPpUHxPWXEfNMG3HqFveXOkY_0tcGRCben8oxe2G82muQdKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<7c50aa9b.3f9f9.143d04ef460.Webtop.55@optonline.net>
Message-ID: <1390787505.29642.YahooMailNeo@web120706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I know from personal experience that these digital TETRA radios in our buses have much to be desired.Reason being of the dead spots along my route.The voices are not natural&you are either in range or not.I'm sure this is what they are experiencing.We can make our repeaters available for emergency use should the need arise in Dunellen.Good publicity would be awesome for our club&it could open up many doors for us.Lets not blow it but lets work together since this rare door is open.I'm sure the vast knowledge in this club can be pooled together to come to a solution.I'm confident we can do this.This is indeed exciting&could generate a greater membership.

73
Pete
KD2ARB? 





On Sunday, January 26, 2014 3:48 PM, E. Drew Moore <drumor at optonline.net> wrote:
 
sounds great. meanwhile
i'll try to get more information


On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 03:37 PM, Alan Wolke wrote:
I have access to a portable spectrum analyzer that would aide in this. 
I'll be out of state all week, but we can talk when I return.?

Alan



On Sunday, January 26, 2014, ELDRED MOORE <drumor at optonline.net 
<mailto:drumor at optonline.net> > wrote:


Marvin, I totally agree. This problem may only be affecting the 
portables and not the mobiles. Too many times we have taking the route 
of not adequately diagnosing the problem before throwing money at the 
problem. Maybe we can track down one of these mobile spectrum analyzers 
and enlist W2AEW and K2DSV into giving us guidance.I'm sure someone out 
there is trying to sell a costly RF study package to the muncipalities 
as we speak.




73,

Drew





On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 01:38 PM, Marvin Bronstein wrote:




RVRC members,

We have to keep in mind the one comment made by Jim 
Ashworth...................."The radio companies will just want to sell 
us


more equipment which we really can't afford."




Yes, we can suggest added equipment like vehicular repeaters which would 
require a.) equipping all their vehicles with REPEATER equipment and 
b.)carrying another radio to receive/transmit with the vehicle repeater!

The most likely problem with 'dead spots' in this digital system is 
BER.....bit error rate issues caused by multipath and/-or- noise/signal 
interference.

Having a good spectrum analyzer can identify what is causing a 
'dead-spot' but correcting that 'cause' might be outside of Dunellen's 
reach!



What ever the resolution results may be, there's going to be some 
'financial cost' to Dunellen or Piscataway or both.



First step is to obtain a good spectrum analyzer capable of analyzing 
DIGITAL signals and identify the issues before we can go forward with 
any suggestions for resolution.



73,

Marv, K2VHW





----- Original Message ----- From: "ELDRED MOORE" To: "RVRC" Cc: Sent: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:57 AM

Subject: [RVRC] FW: Radio help






Members,

I didn't expect to find this request for assistance in my inbox this 
morning. As many of you know we had a great relationship with the 
Dunellen municipality for a considerable number of years and that 
community put the W2QW hamfest on the map as the one to go to in central 
Jersey.




Dunellen and Piscataway are encryptic systems now and both have dead 
spots. I would like to see some dialogue in the local ham community as 
to how we can assist in any way. If anyone is interested in exploring a 
solution please chime in by responding.




73,

Drew





-------- Begin forwarded message --------

Subject: Radio help

Date: 01/26/14 07:28:43 AM

From: "James Ashworth" To: "w2qw at w2qw.org"

This may be far fetched, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I am former councilman James Ashworth of Dunellen and was responsible 
for our Police Department for roughly 8 years. ?Since I left council the 
town has put in a radio system to allow Piscataway to be our 
dispatchers. However, the police and fire are claiming there are dead 
spots within the town creating a safety issue. ?My idea is to reach out 
to your club for help. The radio companies will just want to sell us 
more equipment which we really can't afford. ?I was hoping your group 
could come up with some suggestions on how to open up these dead zones 
without a great investment, or maybe take it on as a community service 
project.


Your knowledge and tricks could save the tax payers of Dunellen money. 
It would also be great press for your organization.

If you are not interested, I will understand that as well, but I at 
least have to reach out and try.

Thank you.

Jim Ashworth

Dunellen, NJ





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From drumor at optonline.net  Tue Jan 28 13:16:51 2014
From: drumor at optonline.net (drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:16:51 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] ARRL Centennial Conference
Message-ID: <009a01cf1c55$1dc54860$594fd920$@optonline.net>

If any members are planning on attending this convention, Member John Weber,
WA2C, has a block of room and there may be some still available. John can be
contacted at WA2C at arrl.net or wa2cjohn at outlook.com .

73,
Drew


-------- Original Message -------- 
Subject: 	Message for Radio Clubs - ARRL 2014 Centennial Convention
Date: 	Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:59:49 +0000
From: 	Jahnke, Deb, K1DAJ <djahnke at arrl.org>

To: 	Jahnke, Deb, K1DAJ <djahnke at arrl.org>




 
Dear ARRL Affiliated Club,
 
In July of 2014, thousands of members and friends of ARRL will gather at the
Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, ARRL's birthplace, to celebrate
the organization's first 100 years of "Advancing the Art and Science of
Radio."
 
One of the highlights of the weekend will be the ARRL Centennial Convention
and booth space will be half price to clubs that wish to exhibit at the
event. More details can be found at www.arrl2014.org but if you are
considering exhibiting at the show, simply contact me to obtain an
Exhibitors' package if you prefer.
 
Show hours will be Friday, July 18, 2014 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM through
Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM and the price for a Club booth
is half price, $112. More details can be found at the link above or by
contacting me. 
 
We hope that you'll consider exhibiting and being a part of a
once-in-a-lifetime event, the 100 year celebration of ARRL.
 
73,

Deb Jahnke, K1DAJ
Sales Manager, Advertising and Business Services
ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT
225 Main Street
Newington CT 06111-1494
Telephone: 860-594-0329
email:djahnke at arrl.org


From njradioman at aol.com  Wed Jan 29 11:58:26 2014
From: njradioman at aol.com (Martin Goldfarb)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:58:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [RVRC] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
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From scott at w2sjw.com  Thu Jan 30 07:57:27 2014
From: scott at w2sjw.com (Scott Wilson)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:57:27 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] New Uniden Handheld - BCD436HP
Message-ID: <000001cf1dba$d467f8e0$7d37eaa0$@w2sjw.com>

Guys,

 

                I was asked by fellow radioreference.com members to post
videos showing how the new BCD436HP performed on the Morris County P25
system, as it is a linear simulcast system that has caused major headaches
for those trying to listen to it on a scanner. The first video shows how I
am able to receive it from my house live (as the simulcast distortion is not
an issue here):

 

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywLA4wfPCUo

 

                The second video was made after I recorded about 15 minutes
of live traffic while actually driving through Morris County itself
(full-scale signal being received from multiple tower sites):

 

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

 

                (note - the unit's recording feature does not record dead
air. That's why the second video is shorter)

 

                So, if anyone is considering dropping the coin on this model
& was concerned about the unit's decode quality & performance, I hope this
helps quash any fears.

 

73

Scott


From n2gj at amsat.org  Thu Jan 30 18:09:53 2014
From: n2gj at amsat.org (N2GJ_AMSAT)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:09:53 -0500
Subject: [RVRC] Happy Birthday Chuck Leuthauser N2RRS
Message-ID: <CAO2dfsrbarS98eKg0xFEj3CB4rbToXTw7nKCMsqVT-gBBUaDBg@mail.gmail.com>

All the best on your birthday and best wishes for many more to come!  73,

GJ

Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

