From n8ozy at comcast.net  Wed Dec  3 10:05:50 2014
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (n8ozy at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2014 15:05:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [W8MWA] Christmas parade changes
In-Reply-To: <198306311.12433675.1417618897462.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <592868736.12439420.1417619150949.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

This just in. Due to the probability of rain the date for the Christmas parade has been changed from this Friday to Monday, December 8th. Hope you can make it and I think the change will be for the best for all participants. 

Randy 



NEWS FLASH - The Morgantown Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Friday, Dec 5 has been moved to Monday, December 8, 2014 with a parade start time of 6:30 PM. 


TO: MON CO WIRELESS 

FROM: Mike Hopkins, Morgantown Jaycees Statesman and Alumnus 

Cell: 304-319-4391 / hoppy at ncwv.com 

RE: 2014 Annual Morgantown Jaycees Christmas Parade 


MORGANTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE DETAILS: 

Event: 2014 Annual Morgantown Jaycees Christmas Parade 

Date: Monday , December 8, 2014 

Parade start time: 6:30 PM ? down High Street in Morgantown 




This year?s Parade will feature possibly 9 or 10 Middle and High School bands from Monongalia and Preston Counties, Servicemen and Servicewomen, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church groups, Dance groups, and local area businesses. 




The Mon Wireless Association and Mon County Amateur Radio Club volunteers will be providing communications support. WEST TV will professionally record the entire Parade for re-broadcast on Comcast Channel 3 Christmas Day from 6:00 pm ? 9:00 pm. 




Special feature is SANTA CLAUS, direct from the North Pole. The man in the big red suit will arrive atop a Fire truck and will be escorted by Santa?s Honor Band - The ?Red & Blue? Morgantown High School Marching Band. 




The MPD Traffic Division will outline in the Dominion Post traffic restrictions and detours that begin at 5:30 PM this Friday. 





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From wa8ycd at arrl.net  Wed Dec  3 23:14:40 2014
From: wa8ycd at arrl.net (Bob West)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2014 23:14:40 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Happy Birthday KC8RHO
Message-ID: <BAY179-W4159A36E61F01B8EDF08EC9F780@phx.gbl>

Join me in wishing our pal Wick KC8RHO a happy birthday!              

Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		  
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From wa8ycd at arrl.net  Fri Dec  5 04:05:42 2014
From: wa8ycd at arrl.net (Bob West)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 04:05:42 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Need to find your Lat/Lon & Grid Square?
In-Reply-To: <BAY179-W24E4D534122BD53EFBC4809F790@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY179-W24E4D534122BD53EFBC4809F790@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY179-W6223AB69A65647D864723F9F790@phx.gbl>

http://qthlocator.free.fr/index.php

Use the map tool to navigate to your QTH (zoom in 
to see your car parked in the driveway!!) CLICK on the
map and a box pops up with your Latitude, Longitude,
and Maidenhead Grid Square to six characters!

NOTE: You can use this to feed your location to DX programs,
Satellite Pass Predictors, or anything that needs your QTH in
Lat/Lon or Grid Square.

For example:
Use it to enter your location on THIS PAGE to generate your 
AZIMUTHAL MAP:



http://ns6t.net/azimuth/azimuth.html


Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		  
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From kb8fir at gmail.com  Fri Dec  5 19:26:02 2014
From: kb8fir at gmail.com (KB8FIR SpenceGraham)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 19:26:02 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Vintage Editions of QST Magazine need a home
Message-ID: <CAKbdd8z6_-gtkcduYinY1ZsOFLGVQ_azvz1-BFeKzEms6Nc=oA@mail.gmail.com>

I have several boxes (in my attic) of vintage QST magazines dating back
into the 1960's.  If someone is interested in them, let me know and we'll
make sure they find a good home.  Email KB8FIR at gmail.com

Also, new postings on my ham radio blog... http://kb8fir.wordpress.com/

73,

Spence

http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?KB8FIR

KB8FIR Blog... *CQ de KB8FIR... GraHAM's Dits & Dah's
<http://kb8fir.wordpress.com/>*
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From wa8ycd at arrl.net  Wed Dec 10 16:02:13 2014
From: wa8ycd at arrl.net (Bob West)
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:02:13 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??
Message-ID: <BAY179-W538CE30ECA4A0CABFC487F9F620@phx.gbl>

HANDS-ON HAM RADIO has been trying to give 
hams(Especially new hams!) new and different 
experiences.

Here is a challenge for old and new hams alike!

See the AMSAT-UK Website!
           http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/


CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??

      --- Will you be in the ISS Footprint? --- 
      ---  Do you know how to find out?   ---

Thursday, December 18 and Saturday, December 20, 2014
 PD180 on 145.800 MHz
Start time would be around 
        14:20 UT on December 18 and 
        12:40 UT on 
December 20. 
The transmissions should terminate around 21:30 UT 
each day


AMSAT-UK:
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/




Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		  
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From wa8ycd at arrl.net  Fri Dec 12 20:25:22 2014
From: wa8ycd at arrl.net (Bob West)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:25:22 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ARRL Operational Aid FSD-220 (6/12)
Message-ID: <BAY179-W619CBEB730A7797C6EE9359F610@phx.gbl>

Per discussion last Sunday, here is the ARRL Handout.
You can also find it online at 

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/fsd220.pdf

THIS WEEK -- Sunday, December 14, 1400EST
at the Stadium Press Box...

If Jan can make it, we'll try again for his 
discussion of working DX and he'll also
talk about operating CW.

We will take a closer look at those BLINKY BOARD KITS. 
Maybe we can get a couple of them built.

NOTE: 
This will be the last session for 2014. With some folks 
traveling and most getting ready for holiday activities, 
we will stand down for now.
 
We will resume with more HANDS-ON HAM RADIO in 2015!
Coming up: PIXIE 40-meter QRP CW Transmitter-Receiver
boards - they'll fit in an ALTOIDS tin!!
We still have to try to make a Satellite QSO and take a 
look at IRLP and EchoLink!
We have stuff to make DIPOLE ANTENNAS for 40m, and
Copper Cactus J-Poles, and PVC/Tape Measure Yagis.
Don't forget RIG TROUBLESHOOTING! What do you do 
when you find that Flea Market or EBay bargain rig, and
it just doesn't quite work well? Pete WA8TGG has a couple
of rigs we can look at and try to get them in operating
condition!
We need to explore 10 meters! Technicians have CW 
privileges on 80m, 40m, and 15m, but on 10m in addition
to CW from 28.0-28.3 they have SSB on 28.3-28.5!!
Then there's the UPGRADE PATH! Who thinks they're ready
to tackle the GENERAL or EXTRA exams?

Many thanks to everyone who has participated, 
Randy N8OZY. Peter WA8TGG, Jan KX2A, and especially 
Jay KD8QOO and Bill WR8S for all the help with keeping
this going and getting us the use of the Press Box.

Libby KD8ZMW, Mike KD8ZMV, Rachel, Robin KD8ZOZ,
Jordan and Alyssa -- Hope you have learned a little bit
and we plan to keep it going, get more folks coming in
to take part in our HANDS ON HAM RADIO activities!

Your questions and suggestions are always welcome!

73,
 



Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		  
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From wa8ycd at comcast.net  Sat Dec 13 16:53:59 2014
From: wa8ycd at comcast.net (Bob West)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:53:59 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??
In-Reply-To: <BAY179-W538CE30ECA4A0CABFC487F9F620@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY179-W538CE30ECA4A0CABFC487F9F620@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY179-W1553EB4EE5DB4B054B3A189F610@phx.gbl>

HANDS-ON HAM RADIO has been trying to give 
hams(Especially new hams!) new and different 
experiences.

Here is a challenge for old and new hams alike!

See the AMSAT-UK Website!
           http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/


CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??

      --- Will you be in the ISS Footprint? --- 
      ---  Do you know how to find out?   ---

Thursday, December 18 and Saturday, December 20, 2014
 PD180 on 145.800 MHz
Start time would be around 
        14:20 UT on December 18 and 
        12:40 UT on 
December 20. 
The transmissions should terminate around 21:30 UT 
each day


AMSAT-UK:
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/




Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		   		 	   		  
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From elmerscorner at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 13 16:55:06 2014
From: elmerscorner at hotmail.com (Bob West)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:55:06 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??
In-Reply-To: <BAY179-W1553EB4EE5DB4B054B3A189F610@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY179-W538CE30ECA4A0CABFC487F9F620@phx.gbl>,
	<BAY179-W1553EB4EE5DB4B054B3A189F610@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY179-W380B18AB126BCEC2E04D28C8610@phx.gbl>

HANDS-ON HAM RADIO has been trying to give 
hams(Especially new hams!) new and different 
experiences.

Here is a challenge for old and new hams alike!

See the AMSAT-UK Website!
           http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/


CHALLENGE:  Can you copy the ISS on SSTV??

      --- Will you be in the ISS Footprint? --- 
      ---  Do you know how to find out?   ---

Thursday, December 18 and Saturday, December 20, 2014
 PD180 on 145.800 MHz
Start time would be around 
        14:20 UT on December 18 and 
        12:40 UT on 
December 20. 
The transmissions should terminate around 21:30 UT 
each day


AMSAT-UK:
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/12/10/sstv-from-iss/




Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		   		 	   		   		 	   		  
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From ditzian at windstream.net  Sun Dec 14 22:08:39 2014
From: ditzian at windstream.net (Jan)
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:08:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Learning Morse Code Program
Message-ID: <548E50B7.4020108@windstream.net>

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From juicewvu at gmail.com  Mon Dec 15 09:23:31 2014
From: juicewvu at gmail.com (Joshua Smith)
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:23:31 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Learning Morse Code Program
In-Reply-To: <548E50B7.4020108@windstream.net>
References: <548E50B7.4020108@windstream.net>
Message-ID: <622D1638-C0C0-4F78-A22C-46C8EC09A61A@gmail.com>

Hello Jan and everyone else on the list,
Another "program/web site I've been playing with in my feeble attempts to learn the code is:

http://lcwo.net

It is a free, web based utility that uses the Koch method to teach code. 


73,
--
Josh Smith
KD8HRX

Email/jabber: juicewvu at gmail.com
Phone: 304.237.9369(c)

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Dec 14, 2014, at 10:08 PM, Jan <ditzian at windstream.net> wrote:
> 
> During a discussion with the New Ham group on Sunday, a question arose about how to generate Farnsworth Morse code.  That is, Morse code at various word speeds, with a fixed letter speed that is faster than the word speed.  This is the recommended way to learn Morse code.  The program, "Just Learn Morse Code" can do this.  
> 
> http://www.justlearnmorsecode.com/
> 
> Here is another program does this, integrated into a teaching program (Koch method) for Morse code.
> 
> http://www.g4fon.net/CW%20Trainer.htm
> 
> Each of these pages contains a download link for its particular program.
> 
> Here are three more suggestions from an old ham: (1) If you are a new ham, join the ARRL.  (2) If you are an experienced ham who is not in the ARRL, join the ARRL.  (3) If you are an experienced ham who really hates the ARRL, join the ARRL and write a letter telling them why you hate them.
> 
> DX IS
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jan, KX2A
> 
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From bostinc at comcast.net  Wed Dec 17 22:19:01 2014
From: bostinc at comcast.net (Bob Steele)
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:19:01 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <68728D3FD9E14347B666DAAC96DAEDC6@BobPC>

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From nortonpsmith at comcast.net  Thu Dec 18 09:16:44 2014
From: nortonpsmith at comcast.net (Norton Smith)
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:16:44 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <68728D3FD9E14347B666DAAC96DAEDC6@BobPC>
References: <68728D3FD9E14347B666DAAC96DAEDC6@BobPC>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAANn87+1eoKRAnW+gPjeH2erCgAAAEAAAAIob4GpnOg9NrIxldTamPcEBAAAAAA==@comcast.net>

Hello Bob and all,
 
Yes, I'm old enough to see that you have been in your RTTY bin upgrading you
methods.  I wonder if K8LG still has that reperf machine?  That's how you
backed up your data.
 
Norton
WD8AFJ
 

  _____  

From: W8MWA [mailto:w8mwa-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Steele
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:19 PM
To: MWA Mail Reflector
Subject: [W8MWA] Merry Christmas



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From wa8ycd at arrl.net  Sun Dec 21 07:46:31 2014
From: wa8ycd at arrl.net (Bob West)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:46:31 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ISS SSTV Challenge met!
Message-ID: <BAY179-W58DFBB44AA597571523949F690@phx.gbl>

 ?WELL DONE!!?

KD8ZMW (Libby) & KD8ZMV (Mike)
successfully copied this SSTV picture 
sent on 145.800 from the ISS!!
              
It's a little noisy, but they got an image! 
Good work, y'all!




Cheers,
...Bob West WA8YCD

 ?There?s no point being grown-up if you can?t be childish sometimes.?  
                                                                                ? Doctor Who
                                                                                                                                           (Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor)
 		 	   		  
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