From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Apr  1 23:06:38 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:06:38 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] rubber stamps
Message-ID: <017101ce2f4f$17a2f340$46e8d9c0$@comcast.net>

I received the rubber stamp order today.

For those of you who are members of OBARC, I will be bringing them to the
meeting tonight (Tuesday).

 

Tonight is the HK0NA DVD program at OBARC. So, come on out!

 

If our southern members would like to borrow it, I'll make arrangements
later.

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From K2SG at comcast.net  Wed Apr  3 08:37:29 2013
From: K2SG at comcast.net (Anthony DeBiasi)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:37:29 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] FT5Z
Message-ID: <B85B5520525E48A58A628B6EAEA24C15@ADPC>

PRESS RELEASE
April 3, 2013
TO: The DX Community
FROM: Ralph Fedor - K0IR

I am pleased to announce a major DXpedition scheduled to occur during
January and February of 2014.

An international team of 14 experienced DXpedition operators, led by
K0IR, will depart from Fremantle, Australia in early January of 2014.
Their destination will be Amsterdam Island (FT5Z).

Amsterdam Island is under the administration of Terres Australes et
Antarctiques Francaises (TAAF).  There are strict rules and
environmental regulations in place on Amsterdam Island and access is
limited.  Representatives of this DXpedition team met with TAAF
officials on Reunion Island in November and in Paris in early March.
The team's plan and credentials were reviewed at those meetings, and
resulted in TAAF's final, written authorization to land on Amsterdam
Island and conduct this DXpedition.  The team has been granted an 18 day
access to the island to occur between the dates of January 15 and
February 20 of 2014.

The team will sail from Fremantle, Australia aboard the MV Braveheart.
The voyage to Amsterdam Island will take them through the "roaring 40s"
of the Indian Ocean and last about 8 days, depending on the wind and
weather.   TAAF has reviewed the Braveheart's specifications,
environmental precautions, and emergency response plan and has
designated anchorage conditions for the vessel.  Landing at Amsterdam
must be timed according to sea conditions as there is no natural harbor
to shield the landing area from the open sea.  This may necessitate
waiting off shore until the sea conditions are suitable.  But, our 18
day window does not start until we step onto the island.

Once ashore, the team will move to two station positions assigned by
TAAF.  The two locations are about 2 kilometers apart.  Each location
will allow a full complement of antennas.  The separation will allow
simultaneous CW/RTTY and SSB transmission on the open bands.  The group
plans on eight stations; four at each location.  Elecraft K3's, a full
complement of antennas, and 500 watt and 1.5 KW amplifiers will be the
backbone of the station configurations.

The operators are well known in the DXing and contesting world and
include: 9V1YC, EY8MM, FM5CD, HK1R, K4UEE, K9CT, LA6VM, N4GRN, N6HC,
VE3EJ, VE7CT, W6IZT, WB9Z, and yours truly K0IR.

Our website is in the final stages of preparation.  When it is complete,
you may access it at: www.amsterdamdx.org/     The website will be
password protected until it is ready.

As with past DXpeditions to "Top Ten" countries, this is a costly
venture.  The expenses total just over $400,000 (U.S.).  Each operator
must contribute a minimum of $10,000 of his own money, pay his own way
to Fremantle, Australia, be away from home and family for six weeks,
spend 16 to 18 days at sea, and be prepared for the financial and
physical risks inherent in a major DXpedition of this magnitude.  

The group needs your financial support to successfully complete this
major project and is asking all DX'ers to contribute what they can to
make this happen.  We know that clubs and major sponsors will help us;
INDEXA has already made an extremely generous contribution to the
project and the NCDXF has honored with a very large grant.  But we also
need the help of individual DX'ers, not only from North America, but
also from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.  Let's make
this happen!  Then, let's enjoy the chase of a new country, a new band
country, or working a rare one!

73 -
Ralph Fedor - K0IR

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Wed Apr  3 08:57:15 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:57:15 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] FT5Z
In-Reply-To: <B85B5520525E48A58A628B6EAEA24C15@ADPC>
References: <B85B5520525E48A58A628B6EAEA24C15@ADPC>
Message-ID: <007101ce306a$c4740ed0$4d5c2c70$@comcast.net>

Thanks Tony!

The WORD is out and yes, THIS is the major DXpedition that I have held back
announcing as I was under a pledge to secrecy! Sorry guys!

Yes, N2OO and SJDXA will be handling the QSLs for this one! More to follow
later as releases are made, and a web page is wrapped up and published.

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

From: sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Anthony DeBiasi
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 8:37 AM
To: SJDXA
Subject: [SJDXA] FT5Z

 

PRESS RELEASE
April 3, 2013
TO: The DX Community
FROM: Ralph Fedor - K0IR

I am pleased to announce a major DXpedition scheduled to occur during
January and February of 2014.

An international team of 14 experienced DXpedition operators, led by
K0IR, will depart from Fremantle, Australia in early January of 2014.
Their destination will be Amsterdam Island (FT5Z).

Amsterdam Island is under the administration of Terres Australes et
Antarctiques Francaises (TAAF).  There are strict rules and
environmental regulations in place on Amsterdam Island and access is
limited.  Representatives of this DXpedition team met with TAAF
officials on Reunion Island in November and in Paris in early March.
The team's plan and credentials were reviewed at those meetings, and
resulted in TAAF's final, written authorization to land on Amsterdam
Island and conduct this DXpedition.  The team has been granted an 18 day
access to the island to occur between the dates of January 15 and
February 20 of 2014.

The team will sail from Fremantle, Australia aboard the MV Braveheart.
The voyage to Amsterdam Island will take them through the "roaring 40s"
of the Indian Ocean and last about 8 days, depending on the wind and
weather.   TAAF has reviewed the Braveheart's specifications,
environmental precautions, and emergency response plan and has
designated anchorage conditions for the vessel.  Landing at Amsterdam
must be timed according to sea conditions as there is no natural harbor
to shield the landing area from the open sea.  This may necessitate
waiting off shore until the sea conditions are suitable.  But, our 18
day window does not start until we step onto the island.

Once ashore, the team will move to two station positions assigned by
TAAF.  The two locations are about 2 kilometers apart.  Each location
will allow a full complement of antennas.  The separation will allow
simultaneous CW/RTTY and SSB transmission on the open bands.  The group
plans on eight stations; four at each location.  Elecraft K3's, a full
complement of antennas, and 500 watt and 1.5 KW amplifiers will be the
backbone of the station configurations.

The operators are well known in the DXing and contesting world and
include: 9V1YC, EY8MM, FM5CD, HK1R, K4UEE, K9CT, LA6VM, N4GRN, N6HC,
VE3EJ, VE7CT, W6IZT, WB9Z, and yours truly K0IR.

Our website is in the final stages of preparation.  When it is complete,
you may access it at:  <http://www.amsterdamdx.org/> www.amsterdamdx.org/
The website will be
password protected until it is ready.

As with past DXpeditions to "Top Ten" countries, this is a costly
venture.  The expenses total just over $400,000 (U.S.).  Each operator
must contribute a minimum of $10,000 of his own money, pay his own way
to Fremantle, Australia, be away from home and family for six weeks,
spend 16 to 18 days at sea, and be prepared for the financial and
physical risks inherent in a major DXpedition of this magnitude.  

The group needs your financial support to successfully complete this
major project and is asking all DX'ers to contribute what they can to
make this happen.  We know that clubs and major sponsors will help us;
INDEXA has already made an extremely generous contribution to the
project and the NCDXF has honored with a very large grant.  But we also
need the help of individual DX'ers, not only from North America, but
also from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.  Let's make
this happen!  Then, let's enjoy the chase of a new country, a new band
country, or working a rare one!

73 -
Ralph Fedor - K0IR

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Fri Apr  5 08:58:09 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:58:09 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] April 20th
Message-ID: <003501ce31fd$398138e0$ac83aaa0$@comcast.net>

SJDXA MEMBERS;

At our last meeting, we discussed ideas for some projects at the site this
Spring. 

I am going to list them here and add a few of my own, but I am ASKING
everyone to think about what they might have out in their garage or shed
that we could use at the site for some of these ideas? Or, do you have any
other ideas?

 

Outside:

1.       Running MORE coax in the two present PVC runs and testing/removing
any questionable feedlines currently installed.

2.       Installing weatherproof "boxes" mounted on 4x4 posts at the
terminus of each PVC coax run, and running all coax up into them.

3.       Sealing both ends of the NE PVC tube once we are done with
something that "CAN" be removed if needed. This is to minimize the threat of
a high tide influx of water, and entry point for critters (rodents, snakes,
etc) into the crawlspace.

4.       Sealing the short PVC tube at the SE corner of the building that
feeds into the small "cable vault" on the outer back wall.

5.       Consider a way to repair or install screening on the current
crawlspace vents (also to help limit entry points for critters).

6.       Consider a "GOOD" crawlspace entry door option that will help deter
intrusion by critters. Repair cinder blocks at crawlspace entry.

7.       Inspect crawlspace and foundation for any other possible entry
points.

8.       Consider, and plan a new PVC tube on the SW corner of the building
out to the area somewhere to the left of the WYRS shed. Same end, with 4x4
post and weather proof box.

9.       Bring down, and repair the TA33, re-erect.

10.   Design and build a Garden Beam. Fun project. (see below)

 

Inside:

1.       Install LED strip lighting under shelf (above radio)

2.       Install a light of some sort over the shack table under the
cabinets.

3.       Upgrade shack PC to Windows 7.

4.       Mark/identify all new coax feedlines.

5.        

 

Another thing we discussed was using "available aluminum" and short tower
sections (from OBARC and other stuff) from the site with Bob's (N2HM)
permission (he has given it) in order to design and build a Garden Beam and
put it out in the marsh somewhere. We have most of the material necessary I
would think. This would be a FUN project to see if we can make one work out
on the marsh.. If you don't know what a Garden Beam is, then read April QST
page 34. It is a rotatable vertical beam with counterpoises that you mount
at about 10 feet. I have some ideas, but will need to take inventory at the
site before we can decide which band to make one for. My thought is to think
big, since we have plenty of area to work with. So, I am thinking 40 meters.
Or, at least 30 meters.   

 

SO, please report back to me ASAP if you have anything you can donate to the
cause for April 20th.

 

Coax, Amphenol PL259s, Clamps, etc. Think of April 20th like you would for
Field Day. Bring ANYthing you think we might be able to use. Tools too!
Boots, gloves, tape, tywraps, solder gun, solder, you know the drill..

 

Our invite will also go out to OBARC members, and the CW team. Might have to
run a shuttle bus in and out the driveway? J

 

AS USUAL, please ROLL CALL! WHO WILL BE COMING?

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Fri Apr  5 09:22:31 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:22:31 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Lighting
Message-ID: <005901ce3200$a0862de0$e19289a0$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members;

I just bought some LED lighting for the shack. 

So, scratch that off the list. 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From brian.jones at newfieldbank.com  Fri Apr  5 10:18:15 2013
From: brian.jones at newfieldbank.com (Brian W. Jones)
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:18:15 +0000
Subject: [SJDXA] FW:  rubber stamps
In-Reply-To: <802EB95E8C0C0A47B0691384ED48D25304400D@OPS-APPS4.newfieldbank.com>
References: <017101ce2f4f$17a2f340$46e8d9c0$@comcast.net>
	<1ABD69C1-9597-4DA0-92A8-0AEF41445B0A@comcast.net>
	<802EB95E8C0C0A47B0691384ED48D25304400D@OPS-APPS4.newfieldbank.com>
Message-ID: <802EB95E8C0C0A47B0691384ED48D2530455B9@OPS-APPS4.newfieldbank.com>

Bob,
I am just following up to see if you are ok with this?
Thanks,
Brian

From: Brian W. Jones
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:20 AM
To: 'n2oo at comcast.net'
Cc: Brian Jones (odin0529 at comcast.net)
Subject: FW: [SJDXA] rubber stamps
Importance: High

Bob,
Thanks so much?
Would it be possible for you to mail me my stamp?
I would be happy to forward to you the cost of the stamp plus shipping by check prior to you mailing such.
It would be a big assist for me.
Just let me know if that is possible.
Thanks ever so much for your consideration.
Regards,
Brian
KD2BXD
Brian W. Jones
325 South Columbia Street
Woodbury, New Jersey     08096-5749

From: Brian W Jones [mailto:odin0529 at comcast.net]<mailto:[mailto:odin0529 at comcast.net]>
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 11:18 PM
To: Brian W. Jones
Subject: Fwd: [SJDXA] rubber stamps


Please follow me on Twitter @thebankersays

Sent from my iPhone 4S

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Bob Schenck N2OO" <n2oo at comcast.net<mailto:n2oo at comcast.net>>
Date: April 1, 2013, 11:06:38 PM EDT
To: "SJDXA-LIST" <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net<mailto:sjdxa at mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: [SJDXA] rubber stamps
I received the rubber stamp order today.
For those of you who are members of OBARC, I will be bringing them to the meeting tonight (Tuesday).

Tonight is the HK0NA DVD program at OBARC. So, come on out!

If our southern members would like to borrow it, I?ll make arrangements later.

See ya' in the Pileups!
73!
Bob Schenck, N2OO
President SJDXA
GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org<http://www.sjdxa.org>

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Fri Apr 12 10:46:06 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:46:06 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Dayton Rooms
Message-ID: <006101ce378c$769d6a20$63d83e60$@comcast.net>

I managed to accumulate 2 extra rooms at Dayton this year.

If anyone is interested in them, PLEASE let me know ASAP before I cancel the
extra ones.

 

I have one room at the Crown Plaza (where Lance and I will be staying).

I also have a room at the Dayton Grand (about 2 blocks from the Crown
Plaza).

 

Both are for 4 nights, Wednesday through Sunday (checkout).

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Fri Apr 12 10:56:36 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:56:36 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Site Activity
Message-ID: <008d01ce378d$ee81bf40$cb853dc0$@comcast.net>

SJDXA Members;

We are having a "Site Activity" at the WYRS site on Saturday April 20th.

Our goal will be to clean up the OBARC-SJDXA-W2GD shed, work on some N2CW
antenna repairs and projects.

Inside "shack" clean up and maintenance.

 

Needs for N2CW:

We can use any spare coax cables and connectors that you might have laying
around and not using.

PVC pipe lengths, outdoor coax feed boxes (2), clamps, wood 4x4's, rotor
cable, tape, etc. Let me know if you have anything we might be able to use.

 

We "might" try to put together a "Garden Beam (April QST page 34) using
spare items at the site. Might be fun! 

 

April 21 will be a rain date.

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From K2SG at comcast.net  Sat Apr 13 12:28:17 2013
From: K2SG at comcast.net (Anthony DeBiasi)
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:28:17 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Spring Clean up Sale
Message-ID: <F0AC220D3A1A4D6D94660B03218F58B9@ADPC>

=====================SPRING  CLEAN UP SALE=========================



It's that time of the year.

I have the following.

1. Rotor control for TX2  - $150 or best offer.+

2 Force 12 WARC 2/2 (12M/17M) - on the ground, assembled. Replace by 43'vertical.

    A new goes for $699   - I'll take $300 or best offer.

3. Cage and tilt base for a HDX55 - Fabricated by Mike, WA2VUN.

    Build like a battle ship -  $400 or best offer.



Pick up only!



de K2GN/Larry

k2gn at k2gn.com


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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Apr 16 15:37:14 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:37:14 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] site activity
Message-ID: <00c701ce3ad9$cc08b500$641a1f00$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members,

As of today, I have received no input on coax, or other spare items
available for this weekend's activity.

As such, I still HOPE we can get some things done.

I still want to install some sort of boxes at the terminus of each PVC run
and install on 4x4 posts. Anybody have spare 4x4's? Just need 1 or 2 6
footers (4 feet above ground 2 feet below ground.

Before I go to Home Depot and shop around for stuff, does anybody have
anything that will work out there?

 

Same goes for coax. 

 

I was planning to order coax today. Might be too late to get by this
weekend. But, not a big deal as we still have coax out there, and we just
need to make sure that everything is ready, we can make up and pull coax
later.

Does ANYONE have a recommendation for type, and a reasonable place to
purchase?

I am looking at The Wireman right now. This will be fairly costly, so
whatever I do, I WILL be passing the hat around.

Since this will not be buried, but rather placed inside PVC tubes, not sure
if that affects our choices?

 

Anybody have input?

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Apr 16 15:43:20 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:43:20 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] EZ NEC
Message-ID: <00db01ce3ada$a6469c50$f2d3d4f0$@comcast.net>

Also, I received a file from the author of the Garden Beam (from April QST).

It apparently is an EZ NEC file.

He had ran a design a while ago for a 2 element 40 meter one.

Does anybody have EZ NEC who would like to take this file and see what the
design calls for mechanically?

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From kb2m at comcast.net  Wed Apr 17 09:42:46 2013
From: kb2m at comcast.net (Jeff KB2M)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:42:46 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Steppir issues
In-Reply-To: <00db01ce3ada$a6469c50$f2d3d4f0$@comcast.net>
References: <00db01ce3ada$a6469c50$f2d3d4f0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000001ce3b71$71f44460$55dccd20$@net>

 I finally got over my late winter cold, that started right around the 160m
SSB contest and then turned into Phenomena. I at the same time lost my 4L
Steppir. After almost two months yesterday, With the help of Ray Wb2jjo I
finally got the antenna on the ground. It was ugly, See pictures. When I
opened the EHU a large amount of water drained out. It dawned on me what had
happened. The EHU had filled up with water which had froze locking the
elements somewhere between 20 and 17 meters. I've had the 4L for almost 10
years, the 30/40m driven element add on kit that failed,  was added only 3
years ago. I did notice that the new EHU has some design changes, most
notably a screened in drain hole on the bottom. Got the antenna back up in
the air before dark and proceeded to work some DX. Boy is it good to once
again get 'nice signal' reports from the DX. I've been mostly staying at my
winter QTH in Turnersville where I have a trapped fan dipole up with 100
watts. I started a new log there and have 82 countries already. But it sure
is nice to once again be the first one to work the DX contact and not the
last :-)
 Lesson learned. Don't forget to retract your Steppir's elements, especially
if you're not going to use the antenna for awhile. The water in the EHU, I'm
sure isn't a good thing but it didn't seem to hurt the antennas performance
until it froze. 
 I hope this is my last winter up here......

73 Jeff kb2m

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Wed Apr 17 11:09:32 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:09:32 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Coax
Message-ID: <005101ce3b7d$90c58e60$b250ab20$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members;

I did not hear from anyone about spare coax, so I ordered the following for
Saturday. It will arrive on Friday.

We will need someone who can solder coax connectors, and who can bring an
appropriate solder iron.

If we do not use all of it, we can sell some to members for cost.


DXE-400MAX-500 (500 feet)


DX Engineering 400MAX-500 - DX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50 Ohm Bulk
Coaxial Cable 


DXE-8X-1000 (1,000 feet)


DX Engineering 8X-1000 - DX Engineering RG-8X 50 Ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable 


DXE-PL259 (10 each)


DX Engineering PL-259 - DX Engineering Coaxial Connectors 


 

All of the above is costing me over $700.00 so I am hoping that we can pass
the hat around to help reimburse me for what we use at the site, AND we can
sell (for cost) any surplus to members.

 

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Wed Apr 17 11:28:13 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:28:13 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] donate
Message-ID: <007901ce3b80$2d2e3a20$878aae60$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members,

If anyone wants to contribute to the "pass the hat for coax" fund, you can
send me $$$ to qslmanager at comcast.net via PayPal.

Thank you Jeff KB2M for helping out!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Apr 18 08:42:48 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:42:48 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Saturday
Message-ID: <004501ce3c32$3be0c260$b3a24720$@comcast.net>

SJDXA Members;

 

I ordered a large batch of coax and connectors for the site.

It cost me over $700.00

 

I ordered it because we had an opportunity to "install" it this Saturday at
the site.

I have asked SJDXA and W2GD CW Team members to contribute towards this
expense.

I am not asking any specific amounts because everybody has different
financial issues. I understand that.

I will ask everyone to pitch in on this as we will all be sharing these
feedlines.

You can send your contribution to me via PayPal to qslmanager at comcast.net

Or mail me a check. I will NOT be publicizing "amounts".  If for some
unlikely reason, I receive more than the cost, any surplus will go to SJDXA
for other projects at the site.

I am using quality coax, all DX Engineering. Not sure yet how many feedlines
we will pull where. But we SHOULD have plenty of spares available for all
projects.

 

DXE-400MAX-500       (F)COAX DXE LOW LOSS 500 FT      1
1Z4758400292320389 

                                            

DXE-8X-1000          (F)COAX RG-8X 1000 FT            1
1Z4758400292350383 

                                                             

DXE-PL259            (VP) PL-259 SILVER/PTFE INS      10
1Z4758400292350383 

                                                             

DXE-UG176S           RG-8X REDUCER SILVER PLATED      20
1Z4758400292350383 

                                                            

 

We are planning to install posts, and boxes at the end of each PVC feedline
runs. We will be installing pull strings, and then sealing the PVC tubes
with "something". Perhaps duct seal or fire stop. This will be done to help
keep critters out of the crawlspace. (It's a start)

 

If any of you will be available Saturday, come down and help. I am "hoping"
for a fairly large contingent at the site from SJDXA and OBARC. Including at
least one "youngster" for crawlspace duty.

 

We also will be repairing the TA33, and investigating the possibility of
building a 40 meter Garden Beam using available material from the site.

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Apr 18 10:36:19 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:36:19 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] WORLD AMATEUR RADIO DAY IS TODAY!
Message-ID: <00ae01ce3c42$178f79f0$46ae6dd0$@comcast.net>

APRIL 18TH!

 

http://www.arrl.org/news/2013-world-amateur-radio-day-april-18-celebrates-10
0-years-of-disaster-communications

 

Get on the air! Make at least ONE QSO just so you can say that you were ON
THE AIR today!

 

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Apr 18 20:25:20 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:25:20 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] THANKS
Message-ID: <017601ce3c94$60172900$20457b00$@comcast.net>

THANKS to KB2M, K2SG, N2OO, W2CG, KB2CSI, KU2C, W2ARP.

 

We are about halfway there.

 

THANKS!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Apr 18 20:31:53 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:31:53 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] FT5ZM
Message-ID: <018d01ce3c95$4a6527a0$df2f76e0$@comcast.net>

FYI,

I suggest we pass the hat for this one at some time in the next couple
months.

Thoughts?

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Sun Apr 21 20:44:44 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:44:44 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] THANKS!
Message-ID: <009801ce3ef2$9576c640$c06452c0$@comcast.net>

THANKS to KB2M, K2SG, N2OO, W2CG, KB2CSI, KU2C, W2ARP.

 

W2OB, N2HM, W2NO, N2OZ

 

For supporting our Coax upgrade at the site! 

 

Close to goal, but will need a few more supplies as well.

Great response!

I will report in more detail a little later!

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Sun Apr 21 21:03:18 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:03:18 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Report on site activity Saturday April 20
Message-ID: <00be01ce3ef5$2d05fd80$8711f880$@comcast.net>

Thanks to the following crew who came to the site Saturday and spent almost
the entire day there!

 

N2OO, W2ARP, W2OB, N2OZ, N2HM, KC2VBB, W2RDM.

 

We installed TWO 4x4 posts with a weather sealed box at eye level.

All old coax feeds have been tested AND repaired. We found 3 bad ones
(mini8). These were located to bein the coax connectors. New connectors have
been installed on the outside ends. 

In the rear box (nearest the short towers) we added 3 low loss DXE-400MAX
feedlines (similar to 9913) and 3 low loss DXE-8X feedlines to the existing
3 8X feedlines. 

In the north end box (NE beverage feeds) we removed one bad 8X feedline. We
tested and left one RG8 and one 8X feedline previously installed. We added
one low loss DXE-400MAX feedline and one low loss DXE-8X feedline.

 

All coax was brought through the crawlspace and into the shack. All are
numbered.

We still need to install connectors inside, and outside in the NE box.

All future beverage (or any other) feedlines will be brought into these
boxes up through a good sized OVC pipe that is mounted below the boxes, but
not all the way to the ground. In the future, all connecting will be done
inside the boxes and re-covered/ resealed.

 

We will now have plenty of GOOD coax and connectors which are all soldered,
and are well above ground, and inside weatherproof boxes.  

Still some work to do, but the toughest is done.

Thanks again those who helped! And to those who supported the project!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Sun Apr 21 22:27:28 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:27:28 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Welcome WA2ACV
Message-ID: <00d801ce3f00$ef5b21c0$ce116540$@comcast.net>

At our Saturday site activity, Mike Libonati, WA2ACV stopped by and joined
SJDXA!

Welcome aboard Mike!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From mglibonati at comcast.net  Mon Apr 22 14:25:17 2013
From: mglibonati at comcast.net (mglibonati at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:25:17 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Welcome WA2ACV
In-Reply-To: <00d801ce3f00$ef5b21c0$ce116540$@comcast.net>
References: <00d801ce3f00$ef5b21c0$ce116540$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <A5A694B363FF440EB8472C96C42EE7B8@MickeyHP>

SJDXA Members,
Thank you for allowing me to be a member of the SJDXA.

Here is a brief run down on my Ham Radio career.

My love for all things radio started when I was 13 years old. I attend 
Chelsea Vocational High School in New York City and took Radio and 
Television as my main subject. The last term of high school our radio 
communication instructor, a ham, taught us enough code and theory to pass 
the Technician Class exam. I was issued WA2ACV in June 1958.

I got on the air in the early sixties with a Hallicrafter?s SR-34 6 & 2 
meter transceiver and a Telrex  3 element 6 meter Yagi. Also had a Heathkit 
Two-er and a 6 element home brew Yagi.

Nineteen years later I pass the general and advanced test and upgraded my 
license.  I operated mostly 2 meter base and mobile mostly.

Presently I operate a Flex 3000 into a ZS6BKW/G5RV antenna and have 2 meters 
and 440 capabilities. I?m also into SWL, scanners, FTA television reception 
and robotics. If you check out my call WA2ACV on QRZ, you will see a picture 
of me.

Regards
Mike Libonati WA2ACV


From: Bob Schenck N2OO
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:27 PM
To: 'SJDXA-LIST'
Subject: [SJDXA] Welcome WA2ACV


At our Saturday site activity, Mike Libonati, WA2ACV stopped by and joined 
SJDXA!

Welcome aboard Mike!



See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org





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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Apr 23 12:25:18 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:18 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] SJDXA Meeting Reminder
Message-ID: <008d01ce403f$24e5f290$6eb1d7b0$@comcast.net>

SJDXA Members;

Just a reminder that Wednesday night is our next meeting.  7:30 PM at the
SITE!

We will be opening more TX5K mail and reviewing our Saturday project.

Also, we will be soldering coax connectors on the inside coax.

And, we will discuss our role in FT5ZM next year.

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Apr 23 12:47:48 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:47:48 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] COAX fund
Message-ID: <00a501ce4042$49e3ad00$ddab0700$@comcast.net>

To date, I have received contributions or pledges for the coax upgrade to
N2CW antenna project from the following folks!

 

KB2M, K2SG, N2OO/KF2BQ, W2CG, KB2CSI, KU2C, W2ARP, W2OB, N2HM, W2NO, N2OZ,
W2GD, KB3JG, W1GD, W2CCW/K2JLW.

 

Did I miss anybody? Let me know.

 

A big thank you!

We now have no excuses for doing some anyenna experimenting at the site with
all that coax out there, and we won't have to crawl in the crawlspace. 

 

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Wed Apr 24 13:45:50 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:45:50 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] FW: collins - the day Einstein feared most in
	here...........
In-Reply-To: <BAY155-W110063DD97AF93C99A004AB0B50@phx.gbl>
References: <bac2d.7536dde1.3ea9323e@aol.com>
	<BAY155-W110063DD97AF93C99A004AB0B50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <007801ce4113$8f686290$ae3927b0$@comcast.net>

Oh well... Such is as it is.

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

 










The day that Albert Einstein feared most may have finally arrived..

[]

A day at the beach.

[]

Cheering on your team.

[]

Having dinner out with your friends.

[]

Out on an intimate date.

[]

Having a conversation with your BFF

[]

A visit to the museum

[]

Enjoying the sights

[]

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It's here!

 

 

 

 


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From n2oo at comcast.net  Fri Apr 26 08:36:25 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:36:25 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Dayton Hotel Rooms
Message-ID: <005201ce427a$aab5fd60$0021f820$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members;

I know of several rooms that may be available at Dayton. Crown Plaza and
Dayton Grand.

 

Anyone have a last minute interest?

I need to know quickly!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Apr 29 13:40:49 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:40:49 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Coax Fund
Message-ID: <000601ce4500$b06ea1c0$114be540$@comcast.net>

Thanks so far to:

 

KB2M, K2SG, N2OO/KF2BQ, W2CG, KB2CSI, KU2C, W2ARP, W2OB, N2HM, W2NO, N2OZ,
W2GD, KB3JG, W1GD, W2CCW/K2JLW, K2TQN, N4XAT.

 

All of the above have sent contributions to our coax fund, or have pledged
to contribute.

 

THANK YOU!

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Apr 30 08:50:52 2013
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:50:52 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] QSL bureau
Message-ID: <003201ce45a1$59372340$0ba569c0$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members,

I am getting a LARGE pile of OUTGOING bureau cards ready to go out. Probably
50 pounds or so.

 

If ANY members have bureau cards ready, or can be ready in the next few
weeks (let's aim for the next meeting on May 22nd) then PLEASE give them to
me and I will add them in the pile. No Charge!!

PLEASE sort them by bureau.

I will be mailing them out myself this time (to regular bureaus worldwide)
and the less regular will go via my "bureau service" or the ARRL bureau.

Just my way of thanking everyone for being SJDXA members!!

 

Some big news coming soon. A lot has been happening regarding TX5K and
FT5ZM.

 

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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