From royherman at juno.com  Sun Sep  1 19:36:25 2019
From: royherman at juno.com (Roy Herman)
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2019 19:36:25 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Need a truck and a strong person
Message-ID: <7133fe05-48e6-5c87-66ce-74eaec258dd2@juno.com>

I am going to need a truck and a strong helper to move this desk from 
Cherry Hill to Voorhees
The unit disassembles to smaller pieces but the desktop and hutch top 
are both7 feet long.
There will be compensation for expenses as well as your time and effort

Thank you and 73
Roy Herman
WB2EOD




From doms at hotmail.com  Mon Sep  2 14:10:20 2019
From: doms at hotmail.com (Dom Sacca)
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2019 18:10:20 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 2M FM Net
Message-ID: <BN8PR07MB581031D0D092E8FF42C5839DDABE0@BN8PR07MB5810.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

Back from vacation?

Join us to night for a birthday party 2M FM 145.29 PL 91.5 8PM. I am working on getting the ice cream and
cake to go thru the little holes in the microphone. Mean time the party rules are in Sept QST  P 86. Have you
heard W3HPM/150. Nelson is talking about the /150. Not a contest, but an operating event. Not an ARRL
member, participate anyway. Exchange = RS(T) + ARRL section, easy.

All the regular net will be there, I'm just making a reason to have ice cream and cake. CU

Dom KD2EPM

From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Wed Sep  4 14:34:05 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 14:34:05 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA is Active on Facebook
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D7gtFbBFNs5cYU_8Zb9xs3E0fhuVyRpX6-pdGaxg-RikA@mail.gmail.com>

For those who have not heard, we have a SJRA group page on Facebook. It
allows us to share files/pictures, demonstration videos, announcements,
reminders, etc. If you are active on Facebook, please join us and invite
any prospective SJRA members to do the same.



https://www.facebook.com/groups/SJRA.K2AA/



73s and see you soon.



John Jones

KD2RKA

From matt421421 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  5 08:56:25 2019
From: matt421421 at gmail.com (Matthew Grohgans)
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 08:56:25 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 6 Meter Net
Message-ID: <CAC+NdTOoo3dMU5Nesmnfd3dS8x9i7bEj5nVnwAo5KwhuVZTzYw@mail.gmail.com>

Please join us for the 6 Meter SSB net tonight at 8 00 PM EST on 50.150
MHz.

Thanks and 73
Matt
N2IDW

From w2mc at comcast.net  Sat Sep  7 10:19:44 2019
From: w2mc at comcast.net (Jon)
Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2019 14:19:44 -0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Camden County Repeater 146.895 K2EOC PL Change
Message-ID: <140285027.13.1567865979617@localhost>

Heads-Up received earlier today from Tom Gorman, KE2ES

------------------------------------------------------------

Effective September 12, 2019, Camden County's subject repeater will switch its CTCSS (PL) tone to 91.5



73

Jon
W2MC


Sent from Xfinity Connect Application



From hjcf0520 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  9 16:17:49 2019
From: hjcf0520 at gmail.com (Holden)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2019 16:17:49 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Monday 2M Net Tonight
Message-ID: <E7F78096-790E-446C-8487-DC32A19549B4@gmail.com>

All,
Please join us for the weekly 2 Meter Monday Night Net tonight at 8:00pm on K2AA 145.290- PL 91.5. One possible question for tonight is if you?re participating in the upcoming VHF Contest and NJ QSO Party.  Hope to hear you on! 

Holden Correia-Fisher
KD2JPV
kd2jpv at arrl.net

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Tue Sep 10 13:13:19 2019
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:13:19 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA Monthly Breakfast "Eyeball"
Message-ID: <CADQmrTGKzi7vLuYgC4zx1VPa-m-=yhM9+iHSB6S7rEHkPL0JkA@mail.gmail.com>

I almost forgot to remind everyone that this coming Saturday (14th) is the
2nd Saturday of the month which means it's time to get together for our
monthly breakfast. Just a reminder for some of our newcomers that we
convene at 9:30 at Bob Evans Restaurant on the corner of Fellowship Rd. and
route 73. No need to RSVP as we usually expect between 15-20 to attend.

Hope to see some of you Saturday.
73
Rick, W2JAZ

From jaz90 at comcast.net  Tue Sep 10 19:19:39 2019
From: jaz90 at comcast.net (Al Ziegler)
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:19:39 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SEPTEMBER  2019 HARMONICS
Message-ID: <005a01d5682e$387bcf00$a9736d00$@comcast.net>

Hi:

 

Please find the September 2019 issue of SJRA Harmonics newsletter attached
to this message.

 

73,

 

Al, KD2ST

Editor, SJRA Harmonics Newsletter

 

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From johnd152 at verizon.net  Thu Sep 12 11:48:13 2019
From: johnd152 at verizon.net (J DORAN)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:48:13 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Sept VHF Contest SJRA Breakfast and more
Message-ID: <A221A75419414DA8B94681886279CBE5@JohnPC>

Hi Everyone

This weekend the ARRL VHF/UHF contest starts at 2PM Saturday, ending Sunday nite at 11PM. With rule changes over the last few years this contest now offers more members an opportunity to make contacts with each other. 

All modes can be used, yes AM, SSB, CW, FT8, PSK, etc AND FM.  This is an excellent contest for first timers and those limited to 2 mtr and 70 cm FM.   Paper logs can even be used. (attached).  Or If you can, its best to use an electronic log such as the free N1MM+ contest logging software and upload to ARRL.  

You can utilize spotting networks of all types AND even use the SJRA repeater to arrange, schedule contacts. 

You could even exclusively use simplex FM to make your contacts and file your results (just dont use the repeater to actually make or confirm the contact - you can set up or self spot on the repeater and then move to Simplex frequencies such as 146.535, 146.550 etc, same for 446.000.

So turn on and monitor K2AA this weekend and split off from there to make contacts. Also recommend look for each other on 50.150 on Six meters, 144.260 on Two meters. These are the two frequencies that SJRA uses for monthly simplex nets.  They would be Upper Side band or CW (Morse code) 

For full rules see ARRL.org contest area. Exchange is just grid squares  For almost all members the grid square is FM29  or  FN20.   If you dont know yours, ask me and I'll be glad to let you know.  It can also be found on ARRL under clubs eligible members.  Also look for the W2EA group from 2000 ft mountain. 

Attached is updated contest listing that will be circulated at next regular meeting Sept 25. 
   
And lastly dont forget the SJRA breakfast at Bob Evans on Rt73 and Fellowship Rd Saturday Sept 14 at 9:30AM,  SJRA will have a table at Gloucester County Hamfest on Sunday Sept 15 see you there also.    John, W2FDJ
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From bob_beyer at verizon.net  Thu Sep 12 12:30:50 2019
From: bob_beyer at verizon.net (Bob Beyer)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:30:50 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Sept VHF Contest SJRA Breakfast and more
In-Reply-To: <A221A75419414DA8B94681886279CBE5@JohnPC>
References: <A221A75419414DA8B94681886279CBE5@JohnPC>
Message-ID: <98B3183F-1FF3-4849-8288-BA303FC056F0@verizon.net>

Thanks John,

This year FT4 will probably be popular also. FT4 is like FT8 but has been optimized for contesting. It moves twice as fast and a QSO takes half the time of FT8. Both of the FTx modes have a setting/sub mode specifically for contesting which omits signal reports and exchanges only grid squares. Rates of 60 QSOs per hour are possible with FT4 and have actually been achieved with simple stations on HF. 

If anyone hasn?t already tried FTx already and wants to try it, I recommend taking some time in the next couple days to set it up and learn the basics. If you try to jump in cold this weekend, you may be frustrated or overwhelmed. 

One clarification on paper logs, while it?s ok to log on paper, it believe they must be converted to electronic format for actual submission to the ARRL. 

N1MM is easy to setup and get going with quickly. You don?t need to learn and use all of its more powerful features just to do basic contest logging. 

73,


Sent from my iPad

On Sep 12, 2019, at 11:48 AM, J DORAN via SJRA-Members <sjra-members at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Hi Everyone

This weekend the ARRL VHF/UHF contest starts at 2PM Saturday, ending Sunday nite at 11PM. With rule changes over the last few years this contest now offers more members an opportunity to make contacts with each other. 

All modes can be used, yes AM, SSB, CW, FT8, PSK, etc AND FM.  This is an excellent contest for first timers and those limited to 2 mtr and 70 cm FM.   Paper logs can even be used. (attached).  Or If you can, its best to use an electronic log such as the free N1MM+ contest logging software and upload to ARRL.  

You can utilize spotting networks of all types AND even use the SJRA repeater to arrange, schedule contacts. 

You could even exclusively use simplex FM to make your contacts and file your results (just dont use the repeater to actually make or confirm the contact - you can set up or self spot on the repeater and then move to Simplex frequencies such as 146.535, 146.550 etc, same for 446.000.

So turn on and monitor K2AA this weekend and split off from there to make contacts. Also recommend look for each other on 50.150 on Six meters, 144.260 on Two meters. These are the two frequencies that SJRA uses for monthly simplex nets.  They would be Upper Side band or CW (Morse code) 

For full rules see ARRL.org contest area. Exchange is just grid squares  For almost all members the grid square is FM29  or  FN20.   If you dont know yours, ask me and I'll be glad to let you know.  It can also be found on ARRL under clubs eligible members.  Also look for the W2EA group from 2000 ft mountain. 

Attached is updated contest listing that will be circulated at next regular meeting Sept 25. 

And lastly dont forget the SJRA breakfast at Bob Evans on Rt73 and Fellowship Rd Saturday Sept 14 at 9:30AM,  SJRA will have a table at Gloucester County Hamfest on Sunday Sept 15 see you there also.    John, W2FDJ
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From rjlawn at gmail.com  Fri Sep 13 19:45:38 2019
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:45:38 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Diodes needed
Message-ID: <CADQmrTGoV5bHYeA45SyypeP2HFyqysPyKcbhg6mdxGbUqUD=9Q@mail.gmail.com>

I need 2 - 4000 series diodes used for protection across relays. If your
coming to our breakfast tomorrow I'd appreciate if you brought a couple and
I'll gladly pay you a couple bucks.

TNX
73
Rick, W2JAZ

From johnd152 at verizon.net  Mon Sep 16 11:16:09 2019
From: johnd152 at verizon.net (J DORAN)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:16:09 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Monday Night Net
Message-ID: <C443E18B552445DFA11D71CB0DF899EC@JohnPC>

Hi Members,
         You are invited to join fellow members tonight at 8PM on the K2AA repeater 145.290  PL 91.5  when we will hold our weekly two meter FM net.   We can briefly review members experiences using VHF and please do bring a topic of your choosing. 

John, W2FDJ 
       

From n2scj at outlook.com  Mon Sep 16 12:16:40 2019
From: n2scj at outlook.com (Bob Turner)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:16:40 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI
Message-ID: <SN6PR14MB2287C9C9DEBD75440249F79CFA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

To replace a 12vdc yard light with built in switching noisy power supply that bothers my HF I'm trying something different.  I have the Harbor Freight (HFT) string lights that take an S14 bulb.  The smallest bulb with standard Edison socket I can find is a 1w LED.  They are still too bright.  I could use candelabra adapters and 7w incandescent night light bulbs as they have correct brightness.  I'd rather go low wattage LED.  I've tested my 1w LED bulbs and they do work with 60vac as provided by my Variac.  I need to wait for dark to get an idea as to the brightness.  Now for the question.

If I take two of these HFT strings, with same number of bulbs in each, and wire up an adapter to put them in series will that work out about the same as 60v from a Variac?

Bob

From bob_beyer at verizon.net  Mon Sep 16 19:09:30 2019
From: bob_beyer at verizon.net (Bob Beyer)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:09:30 -0500
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI
In-Reply-To: <SN6PR14MB2287C9C9DEBD75440249F79CFA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
References: <SN6PR14MB2287C9C9DEBD75440249F79CFA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <B1E301A9-8ABB-41CB-9D74-75A7B3BD5024@verizon.net>

Yes Bob, that should work. 
Each string would have half the total voltage across it. 

Each string is a set of 12 parallel bulbs. If you cut the plugs and sockets off and wire two strings in series with each other, you can treat each of the strings as if it?s a single bulb. 

We can then think of each string as a single resistor and in this case the resistances are equal. Since the current is the same anywhere in a series circuit, the voltage will be divided proportional to each resistance. Since the resistances are equal, the voltage will divided equally among them. In this case that comes to 60 volts across each string. 

One thing to note is that if you remove bulbs from one string but not the other, then the voltage distribution will become uneven. 

73, 
Bob - KE2D

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 16, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com> wrote:

To replace a 12vdc yard light with built in switching noisy power supply that bothers my HF I'm trying something different.  I have the Harbor Freight (HFT) string lights that take an S14 bulb.  The smallest bulb with standard Edison socket I can find is a 1w LED.  They are still too bright.  I could use candelabra adapters and 7w incandescent night light bulbs as they have correct brightness.  I'd rather go low wattage LED.  I've tested my 1w LED bulbs and they do work with 60vac as provided by my Variac.  I need to wait for dark to get an idea as to the brightness.  Now for the question.

If I take two of these HFT strings, with same number of bulbs in each, and wire up an adapter to put them in series will that work out about the same as 60v from a Variac?

Bob
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From n2scj at outlook.com  Mon Sep 16 19:47:58 2019
From: n2scj at outlook.com (Bob Turner)
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 23:47:58 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI
In-Reply-To: <B1E301A9-8ABB-41CB-9D74-75A7B3BD5024@verizon.net>
References: <SN6PR14MB2287C9C9DEBD75440249F79CFA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
	<B1E301A9-8ABB-41CB-9D74-75A7B3BD5024@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <SN6PR14MB22870CFE3C1F04A0532C2D08FA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Bob,

You said everything I was thinking.  I wanted a sanity check.  Thank you.  It's dark now, the brightness at 60vac via Variac is perfect.  I can brighten or dim by adding or subtracting bulbs.  Once the strings are in series, it will be easy to have same number of bulbs in each string.

There is merit to the idea of a dimmer (RFI suppressed one).  It would have to go in basement either before light sensor or after it.  I should add a GFI while I'm at it.  That definitely needs to go before the light sensor, I already tried it the other way.   It?s a bigger project.  Not ready to start that.  But I'm going to check my allocation of old extension cords.

Thanks everyone.

7 3   Bob
N2SCJ

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Beyer [mailto:bob_beyer at verizon.net] 
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 7:10 PM
To: Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com>
Cc: SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI

Yes Bob, that should work. 
Each string would have half the total voltage across it. 

Each string is a set of 12 parallel bulbs. If you cut the plugs and sockets off and wire two strings in series with each other, you can treat each of the strings as if it?s a single bulb. 

We can then think of each string as a single resistor and in this case the resistances are equal. Since the current is the same anywhere in a series circuit, the voltage will be divided proportional to each resistance. Since the resistances are equal, the voltage will divided equally among them. In this case that comes to 60 volts across each string. 

One thing to note is that if you remove bulbs from one string but not the other, then the voltage distribution will become uneven. 

73,
Bob - KE2D

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 16, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com> wrote:

To replace a 12vdc yard light with built in switching noisy power supply that bothers my HF I'm trying something different.  I have the Harbor Freight (HFT) string lights that take an S14 bulb.  The smallest bulb with standard Edison socket I can find is a 1w LED.  They are still too bright.  I could use candelabra adapters and 7w incandescent night light bulbs as they have correct brightness.  I'd rather go low wattage LED.  I've tested my 1w LED bulbs and they do work with 60vac as provided by my Variac.  I need to wait for dark to get an idea as to the brightness.  Now for the question.

If I take two of these HFT strings, with same number of bulbs in each, and wire up an adapter to put them in series will that work out about the same as 60v from a Variac?

Bob
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From n2scj at outlook.com  Tue Sep 17 00:35:36 2019
From: n2scj at outlook.com (Bob Turner)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:35:36 +0000
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI
In-Reply-To: <CAOxkpt7vaAkij=kosa2AQh2zRirGCMyXR38spDiO7VWVC=nEKg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SN6PR14MB2287C9C9DEBD75440249F79CFA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
	<B1E301A9-8ABB-41CB-9D74-75A7B3BD5024@verizon.net>
	<SN6PR14MB22870CFE3C1F04A0532C2D08FA8C0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
	<CAOxkpt7vaAkij=kosa2AQh2zRirGCMyXR38spDiO7VWVC=nEKg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SN6PR14MB228767FC94FF4D62275FDA0CFA8F0@SN6PR14MB2287.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Working with extension cord adapter.  Uneven load on one side compared to the other is similar to having a house with a bad neutral, except no chance of going over 120v in this case.

Bob

From: Craig Hodsdon [mailto:craigwhodsdon at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 9:31 PM
To: Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com>
Cc: Bob Beyer <bob_beyer at verizon.net>; SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI

One other note; I believe, as Bob K2ED noted, removing a bulb would cause an uneven voltage distribution, likewise, a blown or defective bulb would cause same and may, without a fuse or voltage limiting circuit, also result in a cascading failure of the other bulbs due to overvoltage.

On Mon, Sep 16, 2019 at 7:48 PM Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com<mailto:n2scj at outlook.com>> wrote:
Bob,

You said everything I was thinking.  I wanted a sanity check.  Thank you.  It's dark now, the brightness at 60vac via Variac is perfect.  I can brighten or dim by adding or subtracting bulbs.  Once the strings are in series, it will be easy to have same number of bulbs in each string.

There is merit to the idea of a dimmer (RFI suppressed one).  It would have to go in basement either before light sensor or after it.  I should add a GFI while I'm at it.  That definitely needs to go before the light sensor, I already tried it the other way.   It?s a bigger project.  Not ready to start that.  But I'm going to check my allocation of old extension cords.

Thanks everyone.

7 3   Bob
N2SCJ

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Beyer [mailto:bob_beyer at verizon.net<mailto:bob_beyer at verizon.net>]
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 7:10 PM
To: Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com<mailto:n2scj at outlook.com>>
Cc: SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net<mailto:SJRA-Members at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [SJRA-Members] Electrical Theory - Dimmable LEDs - RFI

Yes Bob, that should work.
Each string would have half the total voltage across it.

Each string is a set of 12 parallel bulbs. If you cut the plugs and sockets off and wire two strings in series with each other, you can treat each of the strings as if it?s a single bulb.

We can then think of each string as a single resistor and in this case the resistances are equal. Since the current is the same anywhere in a series circuit, the voltage will be divided proportional to each resistance. Since the resistances are equal, the voltage will divided equally among them. In this case that comes to 60 volts across each string.

One thing to note is that if you remove bulbs from one string but not the other, then the voltage distribution will become uneven.

73,
Bob - KE2D

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 16, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Bob Turner <n2scj at outlook.com<mailto:n2scj at outlook.com>> wrote:

To replace a 12vdc yard light with built in switching noisy power supply that bothers my HF I'm trying something different.  I have the Harbor Freight (HFT) string lights that take an S14 bulb.  The smallest bulb with standard Edison socket I can find is a 1w LED.  They are still too bright.  I could use candelabra adapters and 7w incandescent night light bulbs as they have correct brightness.  I'd rather go low wattage LED.  I've tested my 1w LED bulbs and they do work with 60vac as provided by my Variac.  I need to wait for dark to get an idea as to the brightness.  Now for the question.

If I take two of these HFT strings, with same number of bulbs in each, and wire up an adapter to put them in series will that work out about the same as 60v from a Variac?

Bob
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From rjlawn at gmail.com  Tue Sep 17 09:47:06 2019
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:47:06 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] HRD logbook and WSJT-x
Message-ID: <CADQmrTHF8x4p5fK9Neq8OG5+uuE-WgNx-xJgur8hULMKZL+7_Q@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone use the combination of HRD logbook, WSJT-X and JT-Alert? I had
real issues in the contest last weekend because of a flaw I learned of only
when it came time to submit my log. In short, I learned that JT-Alert was
putting duplicate entries into the Logbook. I then realized this and just
deleted one of the entries. Unfortunately it turns out that one of these
entries was flawed and missing data. And now for the future I found I can?t
access the settings in JT Alert to change the logging program association
and for some reason the only way I can quit the app is to force quit from
the tease manager. Strange as JT Alert used to work just fine.

Any suggestions or should I just migrate any contest logging to A.C. Log or
N1MM+?

It would take too much time to fix my log up so I probably won?t bother to
sub,it my 52 6m Qs.
73
Rick, W2JAZ
-- 
Sent from Gmail Mobile

From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 17 10:15:21 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:15:21 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA Mtg on 9/25: Video and Audio improvements to
	UberConference
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D5timfzB6sR8dx0mig5N-U5wZtze_gAtbWc9SGP5_4T5g@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning Fellow SJRA Members,

Thank you for the feedback regarding the remote conferencing pilot which
was used for the first time during the General Meeting on 8/28.  As a
result of that feedback,* the 9/25 General Meeting will be available to
members remotely as a video conference* instead of simply an audio
conference.  And two wireless microphones will be available to those in
attendance since their voices were difficult to hear for those listening in
remotely.  This will have the added benefit of making it easier for all of
us in the room to hear each other.

Using UberConference, users can join the 9/25 video conference by phone or
web beginning at 7:15 PM and it will continue until the end of the
meeting.  For the best experience, we suggest accessing the conference via
the web so you can enjoy the live stream. However, you will continue to
have the option of simply calling in on the phone so you can listen to the
meeting if you don't have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone
while the meeting is taking place. *Google Chrome is the suggested web
browser and I wouldn't recommend using any other.* You can download Google
Chrome for free at any number of sites including:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

An email will be sent to members using the SJRA Member Listserve with the
credentials to access the video conference. *You'll need to enter a Pin #
which will be unique to each meeting.*  If you'd like that email to also be
sent to an email address other than the one you're looking at now, please
send it to me at jdjones3109 at gmail.com.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting, including those who
can't physically be there.

John Jones
KD2RKA
Publicity Committee
SJRA

From john.e.hill at comcast.net  Tue Sep 17 10:40:00 2019
From: john.e.hill at comcast.net (JOHN HILL)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:40:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [SJRA-Members] HRD logbook and WSJT-x
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTHF8x4p5fK9Neq8OG5+uuE-WgNx-xJgur8hULMKZL+7_Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTHF8x4p5fK9Neq8OG5+uuE-WgNx-xJgur8hULMKZL+7_Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <312411601.950781.1568731201052@connect.xfinity.com>

Rick,

Check out the following link to the instructions for installation and use of the WSJT-X Decode List window, a feature that was specifically provided for the contest..? Section 5.6 Compatibility with JTAlert explains why you can't use N1MM+ and JT Alert at the same time.

https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/manual-windows/wsjt-x-decode-list-window/ 

I installed and used the WSJT-X Decode List in the contest.  Here is an excerpt from an article that I wrote for GCARC's CrossTalk that explains the challenges of the contest and how the folks at N1MM+ responded.

"What is unique about this contest, other than the need to run WSJT-X or JTDX for FT8/FT4 decoding, is that the multiplier is grid fields, not grid squares.  The world is divided into an 18 x 18 equal grid for a total of 324 grid fields as opposed to a 180 x 180 equal grid for a total of 32,400 grid squares.  Grid fields are much more manageable for a worldwide DX contest than grid squares.  The problem is that grid fields haven?t been used before, so the challenge was making contest logging software identify grid fields that are new, worked or duped on each band.

The N1MM+ approach to this challenge was to provide a ?WSJT-X Decode List? that highlights stations in grid fields that are new, worked or duped on each band in red, blue or gray text.  The same background colors are used to highlight the same stations in the ?Band Activity? window of a WSJT-X clone.  The clone is opened from within N1MM+ by opening the ?Load WSJT/JTDX? window.  Data is exchanged between the two via software linkage.  N1MM+ CAT control must be used and is specified by selecting the rig ?DX Lab Suite Commander? in the WSJT-X clone.  There is no need to install ?DX Lab Suite Commander?.
One other feature provided is a ?Grid Fields Map? added to the ?Multipliers? windows."

N1MM+ was also updated to provide the Cabrillo 3.0 file required for the contest.

John W2HUV

> On September 17, 2019 at 9:47 AM Richard Lawn <rjlawn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Does anyone use the combination of HRD logbook, WSJT-X and JT-Alert? I had
> real issues in the contest last weekend because of a flaw I learned of only
> when it came time to submit my log. In short, I learned that JT-Alert was
> putting duplicate entries into the Logbook. I then realized this and just
> deleted one of the entries. Unfortunately it turns out that one of these
> entries was flawed and missing data. And now for the future I found I can?t
> access the settings in JT Alert to change the logging program association
> and for some reason the only way I can quit the app is to force quit from
> the tease manager. Strange as JT Alert used to work just fine.
> 
> Any suggestions or should I just migrate any contest logging to A.C. Log or
> N1MM+?
> 
> It would take too much time to fix my log up so I probably won?t bother to
> sub,it my 52 6m Qs.
> 73
> Rick, W2JAZ
> -- 
> Sent from Gmail Mobile
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From jaz90 at comcast.net  Wed Sep 18 17:27:08 2019
From: jaz90 at comcast.net (Al Ziegler)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:27:08 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] QRZ FEATURED MEMBER -KE2D
Message-ID: <003b01d56e67$d44c3a70$7ce4af50$@comcast.net>

Bob,

 

Congratulations on being today's featured member!

 

Al

KD2ST

 



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From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 18 20:08:29 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:08:29 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] mlmxoxo card cases - proposal
In-Reply-To: <CAJ8f16iw-5iJneeWdm1gCTHAKwSYadj-SfugdjaBrn-FQAWhqQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJ8f16gd2oPYVdcCr5+ZG3aJRvjag8kZmbG1tsWMOd3H=uwUqA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAPHS+D6sK85QR19b8w4KWF4JWz1_zeY-==bNv52LTw=p6U9d0Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJ8f16iw-5iJneeWdm1gCTHAKwSYadj-SfugdjaBrn-FQAWhqQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D5V7cvPbiCxa5L=10jRhZD52z4=fPw0xOh1LH4hvzMy=w@mail.gmail.com>

The cards are here! And they're awesome! They'll be distributed to members
at the General Meeting next Wednesday. They too nice to just shove in your
pocket, so I bought a case for them for $16 on Etsy. The wonderful woman
who made them is offering us a 15% discount and free shipping if we order
them together, so bring $13.60 to the next meeting on Wednesday and I'll
place the order which will then be distributed at the meeting after that
one.


>> On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 6:38 PM Mary Louise Mesquita <
>> mlmxoxoetsy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello John -
>>>
>>> In appreciation for your offer to show my cases to your group members,
>>> I've mailed your case (royal blue & light gray felt) as well as another
>>> (charcoal cork & light gray felt) which I thought might pair well with your
>>> cards.  Each will arrive in its own envelope.
>>>
>>> Ideally for me, as a one-woman operation, any interested group members
>>> would place their orders together.  I could then make and mail them all
>>> together.  I have limited materials in any color and would like to ensure
>>> that preferences are met.  You or another member could place the order
>>> through this email address.  I would need to receive payment first (via
>>> Zelle or a check so there are no processing fees) and I would discount each
>>> case 15% and ship for free to one address.
>>>
>>> Once you receive the cases (this week), let me know what you think.
>>>
>>> Mary Louise
>>> xoxo
>>>
>>
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From hutkinca at gmail.com  Thu Sep 19 05:39:47 2019
From: hutkinca at gmail.com (Carol Hutkin)
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:39:47 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] QRZ FEATURED MEMBER -KE2D
In-Reply-To: <003b01d56e67$d44c3a70$7ce4af50$@comcast.net>
References: <003b01d56e67$d44c3a70$7ce4af50$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CADxfDVYCAGejLj5zx5kEBT-yGYQZ_XQmpuQriVvDu2T7EhcYUg@mail.gmail.com>

congratulations Bob

On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 5:32 PM Al Ziegler <jaz90 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Bob,
>
>
>
> Congratulations on being today?s featured member!
>
>
>
> Al
>
> KD2ST
>
>
>
> ______________________________________________________________
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> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sjra-members
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From matt421421 at gmail.com  Thu Sep 19 09:53:48 2019
From: matt421421 at gmail.com (Matthew Grohgans)
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:53:48 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] 2 Meter SSB net tonight
Message-ID: <CAC+NdTMT5izeiYcnTbbHjRE89M7bNA1_S8h5VtR-d-Ef9N35tw@mail.gmail.com>

Please join us for the 2 Meter SSB net tonight at 8 00 PM EST on 144.260
MHz vertical polarization.

Please note I may not make it in time for the net due to work commitments.
Anyone present is welcome to take net control.

Thanks
Matt
N2IDW

From ken at k2wb.com  Fri Sep 20 10:26:55 2019
From: ken at k2wb.com (ken at k2wb.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:26:55 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] NJ QSO Party is this weekend! September 21st.
Message-ID: <003d01d56fbf$750fe3f0$5f2fabd0$@k2wb.com>

All,
The SJRA usually has a strong presence in the NJ QSO party.

Starts Saturday at 12:00 PM and finishes 11:59 PM - just 12 hours.

This year we are going to try to activate K2AA from all 9 South Jersey
Counties. Look for K2AA around 7.168 MHz +/- ARM. Because of the shortened
time of the QSO party we will have to observe our hard stops in order to
stay on schedule. Starts times may drift earlier or later depending on
traffic and setup / take down issues. Look for us and work us. If you work
us please spot us on the DX Cluster. Note we are planning to operate only 40
minutes in each county, look for us early and will do our best to get you
into the log.

County		Start Approx.	Stop
Cumberland	12:00		12:40
Cape May	13:40		14:20
Atlantic		14:53		15:33
Ocean		16:36		17:16
Mercer		18:23		19:03
Burlington	19:50		20:30
Camden	20:56		21:36
Gloucester	22:10		22:50
Salem		23:25		23:59

73's
de Ken K2WB
ken at k2wb.com

www.sjra.org
www.w2ea.net
www.packratvhf.com
www.arrl.org


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From ken at k2wb.com  Sat Sep 21 12:01:25 2019
From: ken at k2wb.com (Ken K2WB)
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:01:25 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] K2AA is on the air 7.168 MHz
Message-ID: <F56BDE4E-CB7E-4610-9E88-1FED502AB0AA@k2wb.com>

We are in Cumberland County. 

Sent from my iPhone

From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 24 08:45:34 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:45:34 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] =?utf-8?q?SJRA_General_Mtg_on_9/25_=E2=80=93_UberC?=
	=?utf-8?q?onference_Credentials_and_Instructions?=
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D7tRDDztWDV4xrgvufXSeky3q8cUmsgrAUAJ6L4rLgS2A@mail.gmail.com>

Wednesday, September 25 - 7:15 ? 9:15 pm



Your UberConference information is below.


*Join the video conference:* https://www.uberconference.com/k2aa_sjra


*Optional dial-in number:* 856-441-6944


*PIN:* 29130


*NOTE:* The 9/25 General Meeting will be available to members remotely as a
video conference. Using UberConference, users can join the 9/25 video
conference by phone or web beginning at 7:15 PM and it will continue until
the end of the meeting.  For the best experience, we suggest accessing the
conference via the web so you can enjoy the live stream. *Google Chrome is
the suggested web browser and I would not recommend using any other.* You
can download Google Chrome free of charge at any number of sites including:


https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 25 11:23:24 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:23:24 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] Order a case for your SJRA Promo Cards at tonight's
	meeting
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D4RwUE0JWhbqjk0pu3+2nLJYHJaq8Rp_boSUuZtk+LmVw@mail.gmail.com>

The cards are here and they're awesome! They'll be distributed to members
at the General Meeting tonight (9/25). They too nice to just shove in your
pocket, so I bought a case for them for $16 on Etsy. The wonderful woman
who made them is offering us a 15% discount and free shipping if we order
them together, so bring $13.60 to the meeting and I'll place the order
which will then be distributed at the meeting after that one. You can
choose from one of three color combinations: Royal Blue/Red, Royal
Blue/Light Grey, Dark Grey Cork/Light Grey.
[image: Case01.jpg]
[image: Case02.jpg]
[image: Case03.jpg]
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From royherman at juno.com  Thu Sep 26 10:28:23 2019
From: royherman at juno.com (Roy)
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:28:23 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] System Fusion Net
Message-ID: <B5B6E53F-7909-4544-8020-A1B63B50094B@juno.com>



Please join me tonight for SJRA system fusion net
8 pm on 145.29 (-600) mode DN

Roy 

Sent from my iPhone iPhone

From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 30 10:24:04 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:24:04 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA 2020 Hamvention Bus Trip
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D41otEvxUJ+BAyKY0WCErGHXZYZfL-Uv+R_=zpti5ohjw@mail.gmail.com>

The registration form is attached. Please register for the trip ASAP.  This
trip is open to non-SJRA members so please feel free to invite your family
and friends as well as members of other clubs. If you have any questions,
email them to press at sjra.org.
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From jdjones3109 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 30 20:53:41 2019
From: jdjones3109 at gmail.com (John Jones)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:53:41 -0400
Subject: [SJRA-Members] SJRA Hamvention Bus Trip Hotel Information
Message-ID: <CAPHS+D7s_Ed4Lvpco51=4P3z8kBgJtcgmeSvcqCxyBS3ZbTxxg@mail.gmail.com>

The registration form is attached and it includes the information for
making your hotel reservations:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dayton South I-675

7701 Washington Village Drive

Dayton, OH 45459

Double Queen or One King for $105/night

King with a Double Sleeper Sofa (Junior Suite) for $145/night

Reservations: Call (937) 938-9550

Group Name: South Jersey Radio Association

Staybridge Suites Miamisburg

10110 Landing Way

Miamisburg, OH 45342

King with a Sleeper Sofa for $149/night

Reservations: Call (937) 535-2222

Group Name: South Jersey Radio Association
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