[RVRC] FW: It’s Time for Weekend Update

[drew Moore]

For the repeaters we should not change it from PL tone access. That's how it's listed in the repeater books and advertised on our flyers. I have yet to hear a complaint from anyone that knows how to use those reference sources to program their gear. We would be doing the hobby a disservice to change it; tone access is tone access. Our directions are pretty direct on the website and on the flyer. If it's not broken why tempt fate.

73,
Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Friedman [mailto:radiomf at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:30 PM
To: 'Marvin Bronstein'; 'Christiensen, Mike'; 'Moore, Drew'; 'Saums, Craig'
Subject: RE: It’s Time for Weekend Update

Hi Marv,
I have PL tone control programmed on my HT for both repeaters. Carrier squelch should not be required as the repeater doesn't usually open without a signal present. (I'll check it again).
73, Marty

-----Original Message-----
From: Marvin Bronstein [mailto:marvbrons at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:20 PM
To: Christiensen, Mike; Moore, Drew; Saums, Craig; Friedman, Marty
Subject: Fw: It’s Time for Weekend Update

Fellas,
I would like to propose that, for the hamfest on Saturday, the technical committee switch off TONE ACCESS (PL) and run CARRIER SQUELCH access on both repeaters for the many who will not be able to set or change their tone code.  We have done this in the past and when we have not, I have heard some complaints but, nonetheless, let's make it easy to call for directions. 
(ie., Chinese handheld users and commercial HT users.)


73,
Marvin
k2vhw at verizon.net

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From: "ARRL Members Only Web site" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: <marvbrons at verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 2:31 PM
Subject: It’s Time for Weekend Update


> Lots to mention, so let’s get right to it:
>
> This Saturday, June 21st, is the Raritan Valley Radio Club’s annual
> Hamfest.  Starting at 8:00 am for buyers (6:00 am for sellers), the
> Hamfest will be held at:
>
> Piscataway High School
> 100 Behmer Road
> Piscataway, New Jersey
>
> Intersection of Hoes Lane & Behmer Road
>
> Talk-in: 146.625 - pl 141.3
>               442.250 - pl 141.3
>               146.520 - simplex
>
> For more information, go to the club website:
>
> http://www.w2qw.org/hamfest.htm
>
> And stop by the ARRL table and say hi!
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Field Day is rapidly approaching, only 1½ weeks away!
>
> Please make certain you list your club’s operation on the ARRL Field
> Day Locator.  To do that, go to:
>
> www.arrl.org/field_days/add
>
> Also, please send me a listing so that I can publish it in the update
> next week.
>
> Like last year, I plan on putting a few hundred miles on the car
> travelling about the Division.  Vice-Director Bill Hudzik W2UDT will
> also be out and about, making stops and saying hello.
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Here is my weekly plug for the ARRL Centennial Convention:
>
> The 2014 ARRL National Centennial Convention, July 17-19 in nearby
> Hartford, Connecticut is just 4 weeks away.  Advance registration is
> recommended, and you may do so by visiting ARRL2014.org. I recommend
> that you register as quickly as possible.  Hotel space is going, fast!
>
> This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and registrations have been
> received from all 50 states and 22 countries.
>
> The event is being held at the Connecticut Convention Center in
> downtown Hartford, a handsome, modern facility where we’ll host all
> of the convention activities. A free shuttle connects many of downtown
> hotel options (visit ARRL2014.org for convention rates at nearby
> hotels). The convention center is handicap accessible.
>
> On Thursday, July 17th, the ARRL Centennial Convention will feature
> all-day training tracks (advance registration is required). These
> workshops will be led by the top national-level trainers and experts in
> Amateur Radio. On Friday, July 18th, and Saturday, July 19th, the
> convention will feature a huge exhibit hall and 70+ hours of forums and
> special presentations. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, KK4INZ will give
> the keynote address at the Centennial Banquet on Friday night (over 700
> have registered already!), and Nobel Prize Winner, Joe Taylor, K1JT,
> will speak Saturday at noon.
>
> ARRL Headquarters in nearby Newington is rolling out the red carpet for
> all convention attendees. Shuttle buses will run attendees to ARRL HQ
> (about 15 minutes away) for tours of the main administrative building,
> grounds & antenna farm, and W1AW—the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial
> Station. If you’ve never visited 225 Main Street, now’s your
> chance!
>
> Bring the entire family! We have tours planned on Friday and Saturday
> for spouses, companions or any family members who might not be
> interested in attending the convention activities. On Friday, a tour is
> planned of the Mark Twain House and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center; On
> Saturday, a visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum—the oldest public art
> museum in the US. These tours require convention registration. The
> Connecticut Science Center is next door to the convention center—and
> is offering half-price admission to all convention registrants and
> their families throughout weekend.
>
> There’s so much planned I can’t begin to cover it all here. Please
> visit the official convention registration site to review the entire
> agenda: ARRL2014.org
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Have a great weekend, and look for me at the Hamfest and on the air
> giving out 225 points per contact in the ARRL Centennial QSO Party
> (which continues all year long).
>
> Vy 73 de Mike N2YBB
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