Hi All,

    Mark Walter who runs the Patriot Triathlon is looking for somebody to
assist with the Ham Radio communications for this event on June 16th.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mark at
mwalter007@....  I am unable to lead up this effort this year
due to my work commitments, but I know many of you enjoyed helping out
at this event.

    Thanks!

    Roland - N1JOY

-----Original Message-----
From: Trevor .
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 12:32 PM
To: amsat-bb@...
Subject: [amsat-bb] Astronauts Flashing Success

Don Pettit KD5MDT describes how he succeeded in receiving signals on a
frequency of 650 THz sent by the San Antonio Astronomical Association, see

http://www.uk.amsat.org/5499

73 Trevor M5AKA


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Just when you thought your Ham Shack had everything possible, now you can
order a copper ground bar engraved with your call sign!

  
http://store.electrical-insulators-and-copper-ground-bars.com/scgb-ham-ktcl.html

   SEE YA!!
   Roland - N1JOY

Hi All,

    I came across some Ham Radio themed Comic Books in the Icom downloads
section.  I had never heard of these before and thought somebody would
find it interesting.

    http://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/Default.aspx?Category=246

    Enjoy!
    Roland - N1JOY

Don't forget to work W1ACT and Team HAMCOW from Martha's Vineyard!!

    We'll be updating the web page throughout the weekend:  http://hamcow.net

    SEE YA!!
    Roland - N1JOY



-------- Original Message --------
Subject:  New England QSO Party - May 5-6
Date:  Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:14:07 -0400
From:  Tom Frenaye <frenaye@...>
To:  EMA Clubs <frenaye@...>




Greetings!

The New England QSO Party is coming in just one month - the weekend of
May 5-6 - and we'd sure appreciate it if you would spread the word
within your club through your newsletter or at the next meeting and help
us to encourage activity from Eastern Massachusetts.  Last year we had
222 different stations from all Eastern Massachusetts counties on the
air, and we'd like to have more activity this year.

The NEQP is a great way to test your antennas on 80-10 meters and to be
the focus of a lot of activity as stations from around the world look
for Eastern Massachusetts stations.

Here is a summary of the New England QSO Party rules:

     *Object:* To contact as many New England stations (Connecticut,
     Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) in as
     many New England counties as possible on 80-40-20-15-10m. (*New
     England stations work anyone*)

     *Date:* First full weekend of May. (May 5-6 in 2012)

     *Contest Period:* 2000Z Saturday until 0500Z Sunday (4pm EDT
     Saturday until 1am EDT Sunday) and 1300Z Sunday until 2400Z Sunday
     (9am EDT Sunday until 8pm EDT Sunday).

     *Categories:* Single-operator high power, low power(150w or less)
     and QRP(5w or less) categories, plus multi-operator, single
     transmitter. Same four categories for mobiles. Single-operator
     stations using assistance during the contest (packet or Internet
     spotting nets, etc.) will compete in the multi-single category.

     *Contest Exchange:* Send signal report and state/province (DX
     stations send signal report and "DX"). *New England stations send
     signal report, county and state*.

     *QSO Points:* Count one point per phone QSO, two points per CW
     (includes digital modes)QSO.

     *Multiplier:* Stations outside of New England use counties
     <file:///C:/wp/NEQP/web/counties.html> as multipliers for a total of
     67 (CT/8 MA/14 ME/16 NH/10 RI/5 VT/14). *New England stations use
     states(50)(Count DC as MD), Canadian provinces(14) and DXCC
     countries as multipliers. *
     *Scoring:* Total score is QSO points times the multiplier. Mobiles
     count QSO points per county and multipliers from all counties
     (counted once).

     *Suggested frequencies:* CW - 3540 7035 14040 21040 28040, SSB -
     3850 7280 14280 21380 28380.  ** Now that the broadcast stations are
     mostly out of 7125-7200, try 7180 on 40m SSB.**

     *Reporting:* Logs should indicate times in UTC, bands, modes, calls
     and required contest exchange. All stations include your club's name
     in the log header or summary. Entries must be submitted within 30
     days and sent to NEQP, P.O.Box J,  West Suffield CT 06093 or via
     e-mail to logs@... <mailto:logs@...> (Cabrillo format
     preferred).

     *Awards:* Certificates will be awarded to the top scorers (25 QSO
     minimum) in each New England county, U.S. state, Canadian province
     and DXCC country. A number of special plaques will also be awarded
     to top scorers.

Additional details can be found on the NEQP web site at http://www.neqp.org

<http://www.neqp.org/>See if you can have a competition within your club
for the top scorer.  Several Massachusetts clubs are challenging each
other for the best club score.

We're especially looking for mobile stations to put the rarest counties
on the air.  In Eastern Massachusetts, that's Suffolk and Nantucket.

If you think you might be on for at least a short time in the NEQP, let
us know with a brief message to us at info@...

Thanks!

                  -- Tom/K1KI for the NEQP Committee


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
------------
New England QSO Party - http://www.neqp.org <http://www.neqp.org/> - May
5-6, 2012

Hello from the WRTC 2014 organizing committee!
Thanks to all of you who have stepped forward and volunteered to help
with the WRTC testing effort we’re planning for this July (trial run).
And for those that yet to sign up, please review the following with your
fellow club members and contact me if you can volunteer for this July
(or beyond).
We’re interested in making sure that the sites we have approval to use
will work as well as we hope they will (and are not too good or too
bad), and we need to work through the process of setting up and taking
down stations using the configuration we are planning to use in 2014.
There are three parts of the process:

   * Station set-up
   * Operating
   * Station tear-down

   Full details on WRTC 2014 can be found at: http://www.wrtc2014.org/
*Station Set-Up*
The set-up process is currently estimated to take 5-6 hours, and would
take place on Thursday or Friday.   A team of at least four people will
be needed for each location.
Each site runs independently, with a 1kw generator, tent, table, etc.
We have successfully tested a tilt-over Rohn 25 tower with tri-bander
and 40/80m dipoles.  All of this should fit in a pick-up truck and
weighs roughly 350 pounds.
The tower/antennas use the falling-derrick method to get them up – no
climbing needed (nor wanted).
Once installed, we will need someone to spend the night to monitor the
equipment until the contest starts (Saturday morning at 8am).
Operating
The contest runs from 8am Saturday until 8am Sunday.  We would like to
see the station active for the full time period if possible.   For 2012
we are only envisioning one station and one operator but if you want to
be ambitious and plan for two, go for it.  You will need a triplexer if
there are two stations using the tribander.
During the contest we will be monitoring all stations .
Two demonstration events are planned leading up to the July, 2012 trial run.
1.  May 4 and 5, 2012 at the NEARfest event in Deerfield, NH
2.  At the QTH of Mark, K1RX in Kensington, NH on June 2 (directions and
RSVP can be found at the YCCC.org <http://yccc.org/> web site)
I am inviting participation from ALL New England based amateur radio
clubs to join us at the NEARfest or at my place on June 2 to get first
hand training and experience with every aspect of the tower and antenna
assembly and operation.
Note also that the towers, generators, antennas will be offered to clubs
that help in this significant undertaking at a considerable discount.
More details to follow on this opportunity to help the local clubs in
New England.
Regards,
Mark Pride, K1RX
Director, WRTC 2014 – Antenna and Tower Structures

Hi All,

    Team HAMCOW will be on Marthas Vineyard for our 19th annual
DX-Pedition and participation in the New England QSO Party.  We will
also be a water stop for the MS Ride The Vineyard bike ride on
Saturday.  Hopefully we can work you during the contest and get a few
extra points.

    Keep an eye on the HAMCOW web page at:  http://hamcow.net for photos
and updates throughout the weekend.  Near the bottom of the HAMCOW web
page you will find a link to see what frequencies we are currently
working in near real time (1 minute updates), and check to see if you
are in our logs.  This has been spotty in previous years due to the
Internet connection, but we're planning for a more robust high speed
connection this year.

    SEE YA!!
    Roland - N1JOY

Team HAMCOW is on the air.  You can see what frequencies we are
operating on by going to http://hamcow.net and clicking on the green
ONLINE button near the bottom of the page.  We'd love to have you in our
logs!

    SEE YA!!

    Roland - N1JOY

Does anyone have the 2 meter frequencies for the Hamcow?

Turn on scripting....



On 5/6/2012 10:32 AM, Steven M Hodell - KA1RCI wrote:
>
> It appears to be online GREEN but I still cannot see what frequencies
> they are operating on…
>
> Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
>
> error '80040e14'
>
> [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing
> operator) in query expression '[BAND] = 1.8 AND ContestName = '' AND
> ContestNR ='.
>
> /logger/bottom.asp, line 98
>
> What’s the frequency Kenneth?
>
> *From:*76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul Raymond
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 06, 2012 9:43 AM
> *To:* 76 repeater
> *Subject:* RE: [76_Repeater] Team HAMCOW on Martha's Vineyard Fri - Sun
>
> Nevermind,its up now.
>
>
> Have a great day 73
> Paul KB1ENX
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> To: 76_repeater@yahoogroups.com <mailto:76_repeater@yahoogroups.com>
> From: knight064@... <mailto:knight064@...>
> Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 09:32:03 -0400
> Subject: RE: [76_Repeater] Team HAMCOW on Martha's Vineyard Fri - Sun
>
> Good Morning all,
>
>
>
> I cant pull up the HamCow server this morning,does anyone know the
> freqs they are transmitting on now?I made contact lastnight on 40m and
> 80m.
>
>
> Thanks,73
> Paul KB1ENX
>
> Messages in this topic
>
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>
> *Recent Activity:*
>
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I did.. all set!

I can here Dave working stations on 14.270 but he cannot hear me.

-----Original Message-----
From: 76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com [mailto:76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Roland Daignault Jr.
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 11:33 AM
To: Steven M Hodell - KA1RCI
Cc: 'Paul Raymond'; '76 repeater'
Subject: Re: [76_Repeater] Team HAMCOW on Martha's Vineyard Fri - Sun


Turn on scripting....



On 5/6/2012 10:32 AM, Steven M Hodell - KA1RCI wrote:
>
> It appears to be online GREEN but I still cannot see what frequencies
> they are operating on.
>
> Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers
>
> error '80040e14'
>
> [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing
> operator) in query expression '[BAND] = 1.8 AND ContestName = '' AND
> ContestNR ='.
>
> /logger/bottom.asp, line 98
>
> What's the frequency Kenneth?
>
> *From:*76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul Raymond
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 06, 2012 9:43 AM
> *To:* 76 repeater
> *Subject:* RE: [76_Repeater] Team HAMCOW on Martha's Vineyard Fri -
> Sun
>
> Nevermind,its up now.
>
>
> Have a great day 73
> Paul KB1ENX
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> --
>
> To: 76_repeater@yahoogroups.com <mailto:76_repeater@yahoogroups.com>
> From: knight064@... <mailto:knight064@...>
> Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 09:32:03 -0400
> Subject: RE: [76_Repeater] Team HAMCOW on Martha's Vineyard Fri - Sun
>
> Good Morning all,
>
>
>
> I cant pull up the HamCow server this morning,does anyone know the
> freqs they are transmitting on now?I made contact lastnight on 40m and
> 80m.
>
>
> Thanks,73
> Paul KB1ENX
>
> Messages in this topic
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>
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Yahoo! Groups Links

Hi All,

    Many of us have been following this case since W1WJB's arrest for
child pornography in February of last year..  Attached is a copy of his
court records from the RI Judiciary web page.  Notice this is not
considered an official document, but court records are public property
and anybody should be able to request the official documents themselves.

    Short story is he will be incarcerated for 1 year, will have several
years of probation, and will register into the sex offender program.

    Thank you,
    Roland - N1JOY

Good Morning Jerry,

    It pertains directly to Ham Radio because he is a local Ham, was a
regular on our repeaters, and people ask for updates on a regular
basis.  Many of us have children, and many participate in Events W1WJB
has previously attended.  I'm concerned for the safety of our community,
Hams and non-Hams alike.  It is directly pertinent, and you are free to
delete any of my postings pertaining to this subject.

    Just as a side note, W1WJB was issued Cease & Desist orders from many
clubs & repeater owners in the area to prevent him from using the
repeater systems.  This conviction confirms that the repeater owners did
the right thing in 2009, even in the critical eye of a few individuals.

    In my opinion, you should be more concerned about W1WJB's actions
than me sharing public information with the local Hams.

    Thanks,
    Roland - N1JOY




On 5/20/2012 9:41 AM, Jerry Colton wrote:
> And this is related to Ham Radio in what way?  I have no doubt that
> this guy is a dirt bag
>  but this personal vendetta stuff being sent out on the mailing list
> is ridiculous.
> How serious does the offense need to be in order to make the Yahoo
> Group mailing list?
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From: *"Roland Daignault Jr." <n1joy@...>
> *To: *"HAMCOW Yahoo Group" <hamcow@yahoogroups.com>, "76 Repeater"
> <76_Repeater@yahoogroups.com>, "BCRA @ Yahoo Groups"
> <bcra-club@yahoogroups.com>, "RIAFMRS" <riafmrs@yahoogroups.com>
> *Sent: *Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:41:57 AM
> *Subject: *[76_Repeater] W1WJB Child Porn Disposition Attached
>
> Hi All,
>
> Many of us have been following this case since W1WJB's arrest for
> child pornography in February of last year.. Attached is a copy of his
> court records from the RI Judiciary web page. Notice this is not
> considered an official document, but court records are public property
> and anybody should be able to request the official documents themselves.
>
> Short story is he will be incarcerated for 1 year, will have several
> years of probation, and will register into the sex offender program.
>
> Thank you,
> Roland - N1JOY
>
>

Now I know why you got a reject notice.  You're not a member of the
BCRA & HAMCOW groups, so they sent the reject notification.

    SEE YA!!
    Roland - N1JOY




On 5/20/2012 7:12 PM, Denis Couture wrote:
> Thank you Roland! I agree with you completely and sorry Jerry but this
> is a someone we do not want on our repeaters or in our community for
> that matter!! This is not a vendetta, in fact the FCC agrees and if
> I’m not mistaken, I understand they can take action now that he is
> convicted.  Why would anyone have issue with that?

Hi Gang,

    I received a call today from Steve, KB1VYD, and he asked me to post
to the group that he and Mike, W9DAD, plan to be operating the radio
shack on the USS Missouri at appx. 2PM EST, which is set up as a museum
in Hawaii.  He said to listen on 15 Meters for KH6BB.  He plans to text
message me the exact frequency, and if I'm near a computer, will forward
that out to the group ASAP.

    http://www.kh6bb.org/

    SEE YA!!
    Roland - N1JOY

Below is the frequency & time info for KB1VYD & W9DAD. Please note it
will be appx. 3PM when they get on air.

SEE YA!!
Roland - N1JOY


-------- Original Message --------
Subject:  [BCRA] Re: Heads Up: KB1VYD & W9DAD on USS Missouri in Hawaii
~2PM EST Saturday
Date:  Fri, 25 May 2012 06:44:35 -1000
From:  M <M@...>
Reply-To:  bcra-club@yahoogroups.com
To:  bcra-club@yahoogroups.com <bcra-club@yahoogroups.com>



Most likely 3:00EST

First call will be 21.363Mhz USB phone to W1DQD then open up for CQ

Will operate for approximately one to two hours KH6BB.

Will post freqs if cell works or will post via W9DAD's QRZ web page.

W9dad, Mahalo, aloha

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