From gjurrens at gmail.com  Wed Jul  5 17:02:02 2017
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2017 15:02:02 -0600
Subject: [RVRC] Happy birthday Paul!
Message-ID: <EF191C74-FFFB-4018-9E22-331A951BA07A@gmail.com>

Today is Paul Nannery's birthday. Please join me in wishing him a wonderful year ahead! 73,

GJ
Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
Sent from my iPhone7+
Pls 4give typos & brevity


From asajlm at verizon.net  Thu Jul  6 20:12:32 2017
From: asajlm at verizon.net (John L. Manna)
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2017 20:12:32 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] DX News
Message-ID: <000901d2f6b5$baeec790$30cc56b0$@verizon.net>

ZCZC AE27

QST de W1AW

DX Bulletin 27  ARLD027

>From ARRL Headquarters

Newington CT  July 6, 2017

To all radio amateurs   

 

SB DX ARL ARLD027

ARLD027 DX news

 

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by QRZ DX,
the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST
and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.

Thanks to all.

 

CHINA, BY.  Members of the Chinese Radio Amateurs Club (CRAC) and the
Amateur Radio Branch of Xi'an Radio are going to team up as B9HQ for the
IARU HF World Championship.  They will be QRV on 160 to 10 meters using CW
and SSB.  QSL via BA4EG.

 

SPAIN, EA.  The EA Digital Federation (FEDI-EA) celebrates its 25th
anniversary during July with the call AM25FEDIA.  Spanish stations may
substitute their prefix as follows: AM for EA, AN for EB, AO for EC,
together with the additional numerals 25.  QSL for AM25FEDIA only via
EuroBureauQSL.

 

FRANCE, F.  TM007TF will operate from July 8 to 22 in the context of the
Tour de France.  Likewise, TM39TDF is QRV until July 10 and then again from
July 16 to 23.  QSL for TM39TDF via F8GGZ.

 

HUNGARY, HA.  Members of the radio club FMV (HA5FMV and HG7F) celebrate
their club's 60th anniversary until June 30, 2018 with the call HA60FMV.
QSL via bureau.

 

ST. LUCIA, J6.  Gary, K9AW is QRV as J68GD until July 16.  He is QRV on 80
to 10 meters and will join in the IARU HF World Championship.

QSL via K9AW.

 

BERMUDA, VP9.  Bob, N2OO and Steve, KU9C will be QRV until July 11 as
N2OO/VP9 and KU9C/VP9, respectively.  Look for them on HF, 6 meters and the
satellites.  During the IARU HF World Championship they will be active as
VP9HQ.  QSL for VP9HQ via KU9C, others via home calls.

 

LAOS, XW.  Bruce, 3W3B is QRV as XW4XR until July 14 on 40 to 6 meters using
CW, RTTY and JT65.  QSL via E21EIC, LoTW.  Also, XW1IC, operator E21EIC,
will be QRV from July 7 to 11, including the IARU HF World Championship.
Before and after the contest he will focus on 6 meters.  Champ suggests you
request a QSL using OQRS at Club Log.  Paper QSLs may go via E21EIC, or use
LoTW.

 

VANUATU, YJ.  Geoff, ZL3GA plans to operate holiday-style until July

13 from Efate (OC-035) as YJ0GA.  He will focus on his local sunrise and
sunset periods for Western Europe on 20 and 30 meters, as well using RTTY
and JT65.  QSL via ClubLog OQRS, LoTW and via ZL3GA.

 

NICARAGUA, YN.  Rafael, NN3RP will be active as YN2RP from July 8 to August
4 on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, PSK31 and RTTY.  QSL via NN3RP.

 

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  Max, N5NHJ is going to operate holiday-style from July
8 to 15 as ZF2NH.  He will be QRV on 20 to 6 meters, using mostly CW with
some RTTY and PSK31.  QSL via N5NHJ, ClubLog OQRS or LoTW.

 

BOTSWANA, A2.  Pavel, R2AD, Yuri, RM0F, and Elena, RC5A are planning to
operate as A25BE, A25BI, and A25SP, respectively, from September

15 to 25 on 160 to 6 meters, using CW and SSB.  QSL via home call, ClubLog
OQRS, LoTW.

 

BALKANS TOUR.  Throughout the month of August, Costa, IZ7GXB plans to be QRV
as 4O7GXB, ZA/IZ7GXB and Z38/IZ7GXB from Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia,
respectively.  Activity will be primarily on

6 meters (50.150 MHz).

 

DENMARK, OZ.  OZ17SJ will be QRV from July 22 to 30 at a big Scout Jamboree
in Snoderborg.  QSL via bureau or direct to OZ1ACB or use LoTW, eQSL or
OQRS.

 


From w2oudrew at gmail.com  Tue Jul 11 17:19:16 2017
From: w2oudrew at gmail.com (E Drew Moore)
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:19:16 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Meeting cancellation July 12, 2017
Message-ID: <5E02FBCB-1A4E-44D9-809C-CF10A3EE86C6@gmail.com>

RVRC Members,

The regular business meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening July 12, 2017 at 8pm has been cancelled. 

Enjoy your week. 

73, Drew Moore
732/801-4654

*sent from my ,iPhone 7+-forgive typos*

From w2oudrew at gmail.com  Wed Jul 12 09:34:00 2017
From: w2oudrew at gmail.com (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:34:00 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Obituary for Henry Long father of member N2MU
Message-ID: <003601d2fb13$85859400$9090bc00$@gmail.com>

Members,

 

It is with deep sorrow that a giant amongst us has gone on to a better
place. Henry Long the father of Hank Long, N2MU, recently passed, and his
obituary is included below. Please extend your condolences to Hank for his
tremendous loss.

 

Drew Moore

 

Henry Long WWII veteran, successful developer and builder who worked to
better the community Henry Long, 93, of Watchung, N.J., passed away on
Saturday, July 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Plainfield,
N.J., he resided in North Plainfield, N.J., before moving to Watchung. He
served on the North Plainfield Planning Board and was inducted into the
Plainfield Hall of Fame, along with Milt Campbell, whom he hired and
mentored as a teenager seeking summer employment. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, July 13, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752
Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Funeral services will begin on Friday, July 14, at
10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service at St. Mary's
Stony Hill Cemetery, Plainfield Avenue, Watchung. To send condolences go to
<http://higginsfuneralhome.com/> higginsfuneralhome.com. Henry proudly
served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 15th Air Force, in World War II, as his
father did in World War I. He was a man of peace who fought against tyranny.
Henry set the Air Force flying record by completing 50 combat missions in 65
days. He volunteered and was selected by Major Ascani to fly in the lead
plane on a Top Secret Classified Mission into Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia
to support the Slovak National Uprising. His crew landed behind enemy lines
to bring supplies and rescue flyers and leaders of the uprising. This heroic
act earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross, many years after the mission
was declassified, as well as honorary citizenship by the President of
Slovakia. Henry was a successful developer and builder, who believed in
social justice. He always considered how his projects would better the
community, whether it be affordable homes, apartment buildings, professional
buildings, or commercial properties like Somerset Square in North
Plainfield. He often finalized a building project with a handshake, as he
did with his friend of 65 years, Max Rosenbach. Henry loved horseracing and
owned racehorses. He also enjoyed the laughs and camaraderie with old
neighborhood friends at the local coffee shop each morning. He is survived
by his wife of 70 years, Louise (Grausso) Long; a daughter, Marlene Long of
Watchung, and a son, Henry Michael Long, of Warren. Donations may be made in
his loving memory to a
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Published in Star-Ledger from July 11 to July 12, 2017

 

 


From asajlm at verizon.net  Thu Jul 13 20:11:49 2017
From: asajlm at verizon.net (John L. Manna)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:11:49 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] ARLD028 DX news
In-Reply-To: <20170713225549.D54052010827@bmail.arrl.org>
References: <20170713225549.D54052010827@bmail.arrl.org>
Message-ID: <000601d2fc35$ca0d9640$5e28c2c0$@verizon.net>


This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by QRZ DX,
the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST
and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
Thanks to all.

GEORGIA, 4L.  David, DL7ZM is QRV as 4L/DL7ZM until July 20.
Activity is on 6 meters from grid square LN11.  QSL via AD0PY.

KENYA, 5Z.  Nick, LZ4NM is QRV as 5Z4/LZ4NM until June 30, 2018.
Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.  QSL
via bureau.

ALGERIA, 7X.  Members of the Algerian Radio Amateur Union are QRV as 7V5J
until July 30 in celebration of Algerian National Day.
Activity is on all bands, depending on propagation.  QSL via 7X2DD.

MALDIVES, 8Q.  Philip, G4PWO will be QRV as 8Q7PW from Fonimagoodhoo Island,
IOTA AS-013, beginning July 18 for two weeks.  Activity will be on 40, 20,
17 and 15 meters using mostly SSB and various digital modes.  QSL to home
call.

BOTSWANA, A2.  Neven, LZ1COM is QRV as A25NPD until July 16.
Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using SSB between 1800 to 2200z.
QSL to home call.

NORTH COOK ISLAND, E5.  Warwick, E51WL is QRV from Penrhyn Atoll, OC-082,
and is occasionally active using JT65.  QSL to home call.

BALEARIC ISLANDS, EA6.  Andreas, DK5ON will be QRV as EA6/DK5ON from Cala
Ratjada on Mallorca, IOTA EU-004, from July 17 to 31.  Activity will be on
the HF bands using CW, SSB, JT65, PSK and other digital modes.  He also
plans to activate the Lighthouse Cap de Pera, ARLHS BAL-010.  QSL to home
call.

REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL.  Michael, K5MDK is QRV as HL/K5MDK until August 10
while currently on temporary assignment.  Activity is in his spare time and
mostly weekends from Changwon-ski on the HF bands using SSB and various
digital modes.  QSL to home call.

CZECH REPUBLIC, OK.  Special event station OL60SIENEL is QRV until July 23
to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Joseph Sienel Observatory in Losov.
QSL via bureau.

SWEDEN, SM.  Special event station SC40VIC is QRV until the end of
2017 to celebrate the 40th birthday of Crown Princess Victoria.  QSL via
SM6JSM.

CRETE, SV9.  Jurg, HB9DQL is QRV as SV9/HB9DQL until July 23.
Activity is holiday style on 40, 20 and 10 meters using CW.  QSL to home
call.

ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0.  Operators Vasily, R7AL, Vasily, RA1ZZ, Sergey, RW5D,
Vladimir, RK8A and Stan, UA3LMR will be QRV as RI0C from Iony Island, IOTA
AS-069, from July 18 to 22.  Activity will be on 40 to
10 meters using CW, SSB, various digital modes and satellites.  QSL via
R7AL.

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4.  John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from Calypso Bay, IOTA
NA-104, until August 5.  Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including 60
meters.  This includes being active in the upcoming RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL
direct to home call.

COCOS (KEELING) ISLAND, VK9C.  Andy, VK9CC is active on 160 and 80 meters
using CW at various times.  QSL to home call.

INDONESIA, YB.  Special event station YB0JARF is QRV on July 15 and
16 to draw attention to the Jakarta Amateur Radio Fair 2017 being held in
Ancol Beach City.  In addition, look for operators N7BHK, KJ6UZK and KY1A to
be QRV as YB0/home calls from Jakarta during the Fair.  QSL via operators'
instructions.

VENEZUELA, YV.  Special event station YW450ARV is QRV during the month of
July to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the city of
Caracas.  QSL via operators' instructions.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  Operators Mike, NA6MB and Gayle, K6GO are QRV as ZF2NA
and ZF2GO, respectively, from Grand Cayman Island until July 16.  Activity
is on 160 to 6 meters.  QSL both calls via K6GO.




From cwsaums at aol.com  Thu Jul 13 22:15:53 2017
From: cwsaums at aol.com (Craig W Saums)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:15:53 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] 2 Meter repeater
Message-ID: <15d3ee18581-7398-2ecb@webprd-a75.mail.aol.com>

Hi All
There seems to be an issue with the computer that is causing the contol software to crash randomly.  
The repeater reverts to the internal controller when this happens.  
The hint is that the ID is transmitted in CW.  
When this happens the PL is also reverted to the old 141.3 PL.  


The computer software generates and decodes the 103.5 PL when it is working.  
So if you cant get in on 103.5 - try 141.3 - especially if you hear a CW ID.


I tried resetting the computer several times this afternoon and this evening but with no success.  
Please be patient until others from the team can get a chance to work on it.


Thanks 73


Craig
AC2FE

From jepugh at gmail.com  Sun Jul 16 17:29:56 2017
From: jepugh at gmail.com (John Pugh)
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:29:56 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Antenna for sale
Message-ID: <D5915313.35C8F%jepugh@gmail.com>

I have a Cushcraft A627013S antenna for sale.  This is a beam antenna with
3-elements on 6m horizontal and 5-elements on each of 2m and 440 vertical.
It?s fully assembled, but we?ll have to break it down a bit for transport
unless you have a full size pickup truck.

See photos attached, here?s a link to the manual: A6270-13S_Manual.pdf
<http://www.cushcraftamateur.com/Downloads/index.php?productid=A6270-13S&fil
ename=A6270-13S_Manual.pdf&company=cushcraft> .  It currently lists for
$279.95, mine is at least 10 years old and just came off the roof due to
moving.  Make me an offer and pick it up in Hopewell.

Call or write with questions or offers.

73, John WJ3P
wj3p at arrl.net
609-439-3076



From gjurrens at gmail.com  Tue Jul 18 16:40:05 2017
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (N2GJ)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:40:05 +0000
Subject: [RVRC] USB programming cable for Kenwood TH-F6?
Message-ID: <CAO2dfspy-vV9v9hzg5jwzOGPP-jD9xop2SdtT=i6JJ8WgZFa6Q@mail.gmail.com>

I'm unable to find mine and I would like to get the frequencies off of it
so I can program my little BTech 25 watt radio.  Does anyone have one I
could borrow for a day or so?

PG-4Y USB Programming cable for Kenwood radio TH-K20A TH-F6A TH-K40A TH-K2AT

Please call me if you have one - I'll come to you to pick it up (and return
it!  Thanks!


609.937.2315


73,

GJ
Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
mailto:n2gj at amsat.org

From asajlm at verizon.net  Tue Jul 18 20:38:12 2017
From: asajlm at verizon.net (John L. Manna)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:38:12 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Former Club Members in Carteret N.J.
Message-ID: <000001d30027$4dbc58b0$e9350a10$@verizon.net>

I finally got this information from Joseph Melnick's wife.

 

Former Club Member..Lorraine Melnick AA2HU

                                            Died on December 15, 2016

 

Former club Member...Robert Melnick  WY2A

                                            Died on June 30, 2017      


From kc2vrj at gmail.com  Tue Jul 18 22:40:30 2017
From: kc2vrj at gmail.com (Paul Nannery)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:40:30 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] 2 Meter repeater
In-Reply-To: <15d3ee18581-7398-2ecb@webprd-a75.mail.aol.com>
References: <15d3ee18581-7398-2ecb@webprd-a75.mail.aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAJ+g-fH84qTDA61FPJ6vzK85k+MU7H=7pAxu687MEZ4HOZM+gQ@mail.gmail.com>

Members,

the repeater should be working  normal as of now. sorry for the delay i had
to wait for some help as their was a small bug we found and i had a family
issue that required the time i had to put toward the repeater.

Thank you for your understanding
Paul Nannery

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 10:15 PM, Craig W Saums via RVRC <
rvrc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Hi All
> There seems to be an issue with the computer that is causing the contol
> software to crash randomly.
> The repeater reverts to the internal controller when this happens.
> The hint is that the ID is transmitted in CW.
> When this happens the PL is also reverted to the old 141.3 PL.
>
>
> The computer software generates and decodes the 103.5 PL when it is
> working.
> So if you cant get in on 103.5 - try 141.3 - especially if you hear a CW
> ID.
>
>
> I tried resetting the computer several times this afternoon and this
> evening but with no success.
> Please be patient until others from the team can get a chance to work on
> it.
>
>
> Thanks 73
>
>
> Craig
> AC2FE
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From asajlm at verizon.net  Thu Jul 20 19:35:51 2017
From: asajlm at verizon.net (John L. Manna)
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:35:51 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] ARLD029 DX news
In-Reply-To: <20170720225455.F189C201084C@bmail.arrl.org>
References: <20170720225455.F189C201084C@bmail.arrl.org>
Message-ID: <000901d301b0$ec6a7cf0$c53f76d0$@verizon.net>



-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org] 
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:55 PM
To: asajlm at verizon.net
Subject: ARLD029 DX news

SB DX @ ARL $ARLD029
ARLD029 DX news

ZCZC AE29
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 29  ARLD029
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  July 20, 2017
To all radio amateurs   

SB DX ARL ARLD029
ARLD029 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by KI1U,
QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral
from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.  Thanks to all.

FIJI, 3D2.  Bill, VK4FW is QRV as 3D2T from Viti Levu, IOTA OC-016, until
July 27.  Activity is holiday style on 40 to 15 meters using mainly CW.  He
plans to be active from some World Wide Flora and Fauna areas as well.  QSL
to home call.

SAMOA, 5W.  Roly, ZL1BQD will be QRV as 5W0RR from Apia from July 26 to
August 15.  Activity will be on the HF bands using mostly JT65 and possibly
the new mode FT8.  QSL to home call.

WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2.  Members of the Kuala Lumpur DX Team will be QRV as
9M4IOTA from Pangkor Island, IOTA AS-072, from July 22 to 24.
Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.
QSL direct to 9M2OOO.

OMAN, A4.  Members of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society are QRV as A43FD
until July 22 during their Field Day event from Al Jabal Al Akhdar.  QSL via
A47RS.

ANGOLA, D2.  Paulo, CT1FJZ is QRV as D2FJZ from Luanda.  Activity of late
has been on 20 meters using SSB.  His length of stay is unknown.  QSL to
home call.

LIBERIA, EL.  Dickson, EL2DT has been active on 20 meters using CW around
1900z.  QSL to home call.

ECUADOR, HC.  Special event station HD086QRC is QRV until July 23 to
celebrate the Quito Radio Club's 86 years.  Activity is on the HF bands
using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL via HC1QRC.

WAKE ISLAND, KH9.  Randy, WW6RG will be QRV as WW6RG/KH9 on July 24 on 20
meters using SSB and QRP power around 0330 to 0730z.  QSL direct to home
call.

POLAND, SP.  Special event station HF6TWG is QRV from Wroclaw until July 30
during the 10th World Games.  QSL via SP6PKO.

EGYPT, SU.  Christian, DM4DX is currently living in Cairo until at least
November, and is QRV as SU0ERA from the Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society
station.  He is also active as SU/DM4DX.  Activity is on 20 to 10 meters
using SSB.  QSL via operator's instructions.

DODECANESE, SV5.  Georgia, SV1QXU is QRV as SV5/SV1QXU from Rhodes, IOTA
EU-001, until July 24.  Activity is holiday style on the HF bands.  QSL via
operator's instructions.

PALAU, T8.  Ted, JA7XBG will be QRV as T88GA from July 22 to 30.
Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters.  QSL to home call.

ICELAND, TF.  Special event station TF15MOOT will be QRV from July
25 to August 2 during the 15th World Scout Moot from the Scout Activity
Centre in Ulfljotsvatn.  QSL via operators' instructions.

CAMEROON, TJ.  Dan, TJ3PD has been active on 20 meters using SSB around 1600
to 1700z.  QSL via N2OO.

ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0.  A group of operators will be QRV as R66IOTA from
Popova Island, IOTA AS-066, from July 25 to 30.  Activity will be on 80 to
10 meters using only CW.  This includes being an entry in the upcoming RSGB
IOTA contest.  QSL via UA0LCZ.
     
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2.  Tim, VE6SH will be QRV as V29SH from Jumbay Bay
Island, IOTA NA-100, from July 23 to August 7.  Activity will be on 30 and
17 meters.  QSL direct to home call.

MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7.  After his Wake Island activity, Randy, WW6RG will be
QRV as V73/WW6RG from Kwajalein on July 26 from around 0330 to 0800z on 20
meters using SSB and QRP power.  QSL direct to home call.

CANADA, VE.  Mike, KI1U will be QRV as KI1U/VE9 from Grand Manan Island,
IOTA NA-014, from July 23 to 30.  Activity will be on 40 to
10 meters using CW and various digital modes, including possibly the new
mode FT8, as well as possible activity on the FM satellites.
QSL to home call.

SOUTH SUDAN, Z8.  Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba.  Activity of late
has been on 40 meters using SSB.  QSL via OM3JW.

PRINCE EDWARD AND MARION ISLANDS, ZS8.  David, ZS8Z is QRV from Marion
Island, IOTA AF-021, until May 2018 and has been active on 20 meters using
SSB between 1200 to 1300z.  QSL via ZS1LS.




From w2oudrew at gmail.com  Sun Jul 23 14:27:41 2017
From: w2oudrew at gmail.com (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:27:41 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Viewing and Funeral arrangements
Message-ID: <003a01d303e1$5f522420$1df66c60$@gmail.com>

Member,

 

It is with great regret that I announce the passing of our Club President's
father James W. Nannery. Mr. Nannery was 85 when he passed on Saturday July
22, 2017. He was a resident of Edison, NJ.

 

Viewing arrangements are Tuesday, July 24, 2017 between the hours of 2-4 and
7-9pm. The funeral is on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 10am.

 

All arrangements are provided by the Werson Funeral Home located at 635
North Wood Ave., Linden, NJ, 07036 .

 

Sincerely,

 

E. Drew Moore, W2OU

 

 


From drumor at optonline.net  Wed Jul 26 10:30:54 2017
From: drumor at optonline.net (Drew Moore)
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:30:54 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] Please Distribute to your clubs: ARRL President Issues Call
	for Members to Reach Out to their Senators to Support S. 1534
Message-ID: <009f01d3061b$ca925e30$5fb71a90$@optonline.net>


Subject: Please Distribute to your clubs: ARRL President Issues Call for Members to Reach Out to their Senators to Support S. 1534

07/25/2017

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, is calling on League members to urge their US Senators to support the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017, S. 1534. ARRL has opened a RallyCongress page to simplify the task.

?[W]e are at a crossroad in our efforts to obtain passage of The Amateur Radio Parity Act,? Roderick said. He said the campaign to secure passage of the bill scored a major victory earlier this year when H.R. 555 passed unanimously in the US House of Representatives. Obtaining passage of the companion Senate bill, S. 1534, is the final legislative hurdle.

?Now is the time for all hams to get involved in the process!? Roderick said. ?Many of you already live in deed-restricted communities, and that number grows daily.?

He urged radio amateurs now restricted by a Homeowners Association from installing effective outdoor antennas to visit the RallyCongress site and e-mail their two US Senators. He also encouraged those not now affected by deed covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) to support their fellow radio amateurs by doing the same.

?If you want to help create an opportunity - not available before now - for Amateurs who live in deed restricted communities to install effective outdoor antennas on property that you own or lease, send these e-mails today!? Roderick said. ?We need you to reach out to your Senators today.  Right away.?

S. 1534 was introduced in the US Senate on July 12, marking another step forward for this landmark legislation. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are the Senate sponsors. The measure will, for the first time, guarantee all radio amateurs living in deed-restricted communities governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) or subject to any private land-use regulations, the right to erect and maintain effective outdoor antennas at their homes, while protecting the aesthetic concerns of HOAs.

You can take action at the following link:

 https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act

--
T.J. "SKIP" AREY N2EI

ARRL Section Manager

Southern New Jersey

  <https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B_wMXajPSpQ2emtiQTd4dUVKc0k&export=download> 


From gjurrens at gmail.com  Wed Jul 26 22:08:41 2017
From: gjurrens at gmail.com (Gerry Jurrens)
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 20:08:41 -0600
Subject: [RVRC] Ham Radio - A first look at the Radioddity GD-77 Dual Band
	DMR HT
Message-ID: <C7D89597-F1CB-43D5-9F8C-5EECD49D1BFC@gmail.com>

Dual-band, Chinese DMR-capable HT for under $90 looks quite interesting. 73

https://youtu.be/EwYAkic2ahY


GJ
Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
Sent from my iPhone7+
Pls 4give typos & brevity


From asajlm at verizon.net  Thu Jul 27 20:24:37 2017
From: asajlm at verizon.net (John L. Manna)
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:24:37 -0400
Subject: [RVRC] DX News
Message-ID: <001201d30737$e584aeb0$b08e0c10$@verizon.net>

SB DX ARL ARLD030
ARLD030 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
GW0ANA, IZ8EGM, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily
DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
WA7BNM web sites.  Thanks to all.

FIJI, 3D2.  Wes, ZL3TE plans to be QRV as 3D2SE from Viti Levu, IOTA
OC-016.  Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and RTTY.
This includes being an entry in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL to home
call.

CROATIA, 9A.  Operators Brani, OM1BD, Branislav, OM2FY and Radovan,
OM2ZZ will be QRV as 9A/OM2ZZ from Pag Island, IOTA EU-170, as a Low
Power entry in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL via OM2FY.

RWANDA, 9X.  Alan, KE4TA will be QRV as 9X0TA from Kimihurura,
Kigali beginning August 5 for the next three years.  Activity will
be holiday style on the HF bands.  He is currently active on 20 and
17 meters using SSB and digital modes as well as some CW.  QSL via
N4GNR.

CHINA, BY.  Operators Dale, BA4TB, Yu, BG4TMC, Tao, BG4TRN and Zhou,
BG4TVT will be QRV as BG4TMC from Chongming Island, IOTA AS-136, in
the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL via BG4TMC.  In addition, members of the
Fuzhou Amateur Radio Club will be QRV as BG5UDN from Pingtan Island,
IOTA AS-138, in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL via M0OXO.

MOROCCO, CN.  Rachid, CN8RAH will be QRV with special event call sign
5E4RAH from July 29 to 31 to commemorate the Feast of the Throne.
QSL via EA7FTR.

ESTONIA, ES.  Members of the Radio Club V will be QRV as ES0V from
Saaremaa Island, IOTA EU-034, as a Multi/Single entry in the RSGB
IOTA contest.  QSL via ES3VI.

MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FO.  Operators Didier, F6BCW, Dominique, F6DTZ,
Le, F1TCV and David, K3EL will be QRV as TX5EG from Hiva Oa Island,
IOTA OC-027, from July 29 to August 6.  Activity will be on 80 to 12
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK.  QSL via F6BCW.

WALES, GW.  Members of the Barry ARS will be QRV with special event
station GB4RME from July 30 to August 5 from the Royal Mint at
Llantrisant.  Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
RTTY, JT65, and on various satellites.  QSL via GW0ANA.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8.  Geoff, G8OFQ will be QRV as HC8/G8OFQ from
Isabela Island, IOTA SA-004, from August 1 to October 30.  Activity
will be on 160 to 6 meters.  QSL to home call.

THAILAND, HS.  Operators E21IZC, E27EK and HS7UCQ are QRV as E29AU
from Chang Island, IOTA AS-125, until August 1.  Activity is on the
HF bands using CW.  They will be active as E2T in the RSGB IOTA
contest.  QSL direct to E21IZC.

ITALY, I.  A group of operators are QRV as IL7P from Pedagne Island,
IOTA EU-091, until July 30.  Activity is on the HF bands using all
modes.  This includes being an entry in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL
via IZ8EGM.

OGASAWARA, JD1.  Koji, JI1LET will be QRV as JD1BOI from Komagari,
Chichijima Island, IOTA AS-031, from August 3 to 12.  Activity will
be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL to home call.

AUSTRIA, OE.  Special event station OE17BEACH is QRV until August 6
during the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship 2017.  QSL via
bureau.

ALAND ISLANDS, OH0.  Operators Doug, CO8DM and Pekka, OH2TA will be
QRV as OH0X from Brando Island, IOTA EU-002, as a Multi/2 entry in
the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL via OH2TA.

SLOVAK REPUBLIC, OM.  Members of the Secondary School of Electrical
Engineering in Kosice are QRV with special event station OM50SPSEKE
until the end of 2017 to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary.
QSL via bureau.

SEYCHELLES, S7.  Nobuaki, JA0JHQ is QRV as S79NH from Praslin
Island, IOTA AF-024, until July 31.  Activity is on 160 to 10 meters
using CW and RTTY, and possibly SSB.  This includes being an entry
in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL to home call.

DODECANESE, SV5.  Efstathios, SV5DKL will be QRV active as SX5R from
Rhodes Island, IOTA EU-001.  He will be a Single Op/Assisted/CW
Mode/24 Hrs/High Power entry in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL direct
to home call.

ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0.  Vladimir, UA0LCZ is QRV as R66IOTA from Popov
Island, IOTA AS-066, until July 31.  Activity is on 80 to 10 meters
using CW.  He will be active in the RSGB IOTA contest using CW and
SSB.  QSL to home call.

CANADA, VE.  Operators Martin, VA2AMH, Marc, VE2MBT, Jean-Pierre,
VE2SSS, Pascal, VE2WHZ and Remi, VE2YAG will be QRV as VY0/VA2NDX
from Nunavut, IOTA NA-173, in the RSGB IOTA contest.  QSL via F4BHW.

 


From drumor at optonline.net  Sat Jul 29 01:38:26 2017
From: drumor at optonline.net (E. Drew Moore)
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2017 01:38:26 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [RVRC] FW: [dsrc@n2re.org] National Parks Pass MASSIVE Price
	Increase
Message-ID: <7689ecd.c8bc4.15d8cda5bc8.Webtop.52@optonline.net>





Hey Folks --

The LIFETIME national parks pass for seniors (age 62+) is going up by 
800% (no joke!) from $10 to $80 on August 28th. It's a great deal -- you 
get substantial discounts (up to 50%) on fees to the 2000+ national 
parks, and since many of these are car fees and boat rentals, etc., 
anyone else in the vehicle (even if they are younger) also gets in. I 
know they sell these at Sandy Hook NJ, but you can probably buy them at 
Independence Hall in Philly or any other major national park. Just be 
sure to bring proof of age (current driver's license or passport should 
suffice) when you go.

Here's the AARP article about it:
http://travel.aarp.org/articles-tips/articles/info-2016/national-parks-lifetime-pass-cost-increase.html

And more clarification at NPS:
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088578

If you're not lucky enough (ha!) to be 62+ in time to take advantage of 
this deal, just let some of your oldster friends know!

Enjoy!
Rebecca KA3IAX.

