ADDENDUM TO PARSGRAM 2016-06-20:
NO PAMLICO AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (PARS) MEETING THIS MONTH
Just a reminder, our meetings are held the last Saturday of each month
EXCEPT JUNE when the club participates in the annual ARRL Field Day or when
the regularly scheduled Saturday is in conflict with a major holiday. Take
this opportunity to participate in Field Day from your home station or visit
one of the host stations listed below. For more information about PARS
contact Pamlico Amateur Radio Society President Bill Olah, KR4LO, 249-0287
or w_olah@yahoo.com.HOST STATION PHONE NUMBER CHANGE
Jamie KJ4JK reports that his landline phone is out and restoration of
service will be delayed. If you wish to schedule a visit to his station in
Oriental, please call his cell phone, 252-514-7497.PARS Field Day Home Host stations:
* Bill WM3X — New Kenwood TS-990S, CW, SSB, hf
–Dolphin Point (249-1175)
* Glenn N4LV — IC 7600, RTTY, CW, SSB, hf (day/night operation)
–near Teaches Cove (249-1351)
* Jim AI4WL — IC 746 PRO/IC 7000, SSB, Dig, CW, vhf, hf
–near Whortonsville (249-1984)
* Jamie KJ4JK — IC746 PRO, Dig, SSB
–Oriental (252-514-7497)
* Tom KI4NSP — IC 756 PRO III, SSB
–near Janiero (249-1590)Please call a host above to schedule your visit. For more info contact WM3X,
N4LV, AI4WL, or KJ4JK.73,
Jim, AI4WL
END ADDENDUM
PARS FIELD DAY — THIS WEEKEND
The ARRL Field Day is coming this weekend, June 25 and 26. Instead of a
classic off-the-grid, hot, humid, in the field operation, this year a few of
our members have volunteered to open their stations to host guest operators.
This is an opportunity for our members, potential hams, friends and
neighbors to operate an amateur station with the assistance of an
experienced operator at their side. Or you may just want to check out
someone else’s station, try a new and different transceiver, get ideas for
putting a new antenna in the air.
Enjoy the fun of Field Day operating without the hassle. Field Day runs from
2 pm local on Saturday, Jun 25 through 5 pm local on Sunday, Jun 26.
Host stations:
* Bill WM3X — New Kenwood TS-990S, CW, SSB, hf
–Dolphin Point (249-1175)
* Glenn N4LV — IC 7600, RTTY, CW, SSB, hf (day/night operation)
–near Teaches Cove (249-1351)
* Jim AI4WL — IC 746 PRO/IC 7000, SSB, Dig, CW, vhf, hf
–near Whortonsville (249-1984)
* Jamie KJ4JK — IC746 PRO, Dig, SSB
–Oriental (249-1549)
* Tom KI4NSP — IC 756 PRO III, SSB
–near Janiero (249-1590)
Please call a host above to schedule your visit. If you want to be a host,
just reply to this PARSgram or give Bill a call. For more info contact WM3X,
N4LV, AI4WL, or KJ4JK.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reported that solar activity was low during the 24 hours ending
yesterday at 5 pm local. The most recent activity was a B8 flare at 0826Z
this morning. There are 4 numbered sunspot regions on the disk facing Earth.
The sunspot count is 48, up from the 39 reported by NOAA last week. The
Solar Flux Index (SFI) was 85 at noon yesterday, down 9 from the 94 recorded
at Penticton a week ago. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center,
solar activity is expected to be very low for the next three days with only
a slight chance for C-class flares. The NOAA forecast has the SFI dropping
slightly to 80 by Wednesday. The 90 day trailing average remains 91.
The Earth’s geomagnetic field has been quiet over the weekend. The field is
forecast to remain quiet for the next three days–through Wednesday. The
Kp-index was reported to be a quiet 1 at 8 a.m. local this morning.
Expect fair conditions on 30 and 20 Meters, poor on the higher bands. Fair
day and good nighttime conditions are expected on 80 and 40. Now that the
Summer Solstice has just passed, enhanced propagation is more likely on the
VHF bands, especially 6 Meters. On the 13th, a daylong opening provided an
opportunity to work both Europe and the West Coast on the same day. Contacts
along an arc from Mexico, the Mid-western states, and into Canada were
easily made. On Tuesday the 14th, activity was to the south, into the
Caribbean and Central America. Most signals were strong.
THIS WEEK’S DX CHALLENGE
V7, MARSHALL ISLANDS. By the time you read this Randy, WW6RG, should be
active V73/WW6RG from Kwajalein Atoll (OC-028) in the Marshall Islands
between June 20-22nd. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters using SSB.
QSL via his home callsign. Not much time to work this one!
QSO CORNER
This is the place to post contacts with DXpeditions, Special Event
Stations, or special QSO’s you would like to share.
Nada.,
OTHER ACTIVITY ON THE RADIO:
This info is extracted from the ARRL Letter, from the WA7BNM Contest
Calendar, the ARRL Contest Update or the ARRL Contest Corral. You can
receive the Letter weekly via email as a member of ARRL :
* 25/1200-26/1200Z Jun His Majesty King of Spain, SSB, 1.8-28 MHz
* 25/1200-26/1200Z Jun Ukrainian DX DIGI Contest, Dig, 3.5-28
* 25/1800-26/2100Z Jun ARRL Field Day, CW Ph Dig, All (no WARC)
see www.arrl.org/field-day
See the ARRL Contest Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/>, the
ARRL Contest Update http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update/ and the
WA7BNM Contest Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html>
for more info. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out the
ARRL Special Event Station Web page<http://www.arrl.org/special-events>. For
a LIST OF STATE QSO PARTIES, see
http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/stateparties.html. (State QSO parties
and the W1AW Centennial Stations are a great way to get those last states on
your Worked All States (WAS) Award list.)
HAM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR WANTED
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* NEW FOR SALE–
Hy-Gain AV-680 Patriot-Plus HF Vertical Antenna, covers
6,10,12,15,17,20,30,40 and 80 meters. Requires no ground radials, comes
with it’s own counterpoise. About 2 years old, this was my temporary
antenna during my move, I now am putting up more dedicated antennas.
I built a simple mounting system that allows me to raise and lower by
myself if ever needed. It will remain operational here if you are
interested in seeing it’s performance.
I am open to offers, trades, etc.
Gary Mitchelson, NC3Z/4, 252-745-0655 or n3cz@arrl.net (20160620)
* FOR SALE–
The following equipment is being sold because I no longer have the time to
use it or the space to store it. Unless otherwise noted, all units are
fully functional at or above their manufacturer specifications.
Cosmetically they are 9+ out of 10, showing only signs of routine use.
Asking prices are based on the average of recent completed transactions for
the same or similar units on eBay, or are approximately one half of the
original price, and are believed to represent the current market value.
Pictures are available on request. Shipping if necessary is not included.
Local pickup is preferred. All sales are final. Contact Bill Michne at
252-249-1175 or billmichne@embarqmail.com.
Heathkit HW-9 CW QRP transceiver. Covers 250 kHz of the following bands:
80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meters. Includes PSA-9 power supply,
HFT-9A antenna tuner, and HM-9 SWR/watt meter. I am the original
owner/builder. The transceiver circuit is original with the exception of
the replacement of two capacitors in the keying circuit to improve the
keying wave shape, as recommended by AB7MY. Using only simple wire
antennas, in the last year I have worked all states and 27 DX entities with
this rig. $400.00.
Yaesu FT-897 HF/VHF/UHF all mode transceiver. Maximum power outputs are:
160-6 meter, 100 W; 2 meters, 50 W; 70 cm, 25 W. Includes the FC-30
automatic antenna tuner, YF-122C narrow filter for CW/digital modes, and
MMB-80 mounting bracket. Does not include the internal batteries for
portable operation as I never purchased them. $700.00.
Ten Tec Titan 425 legal limit linear amplifier. This unit consists of a
lightweight desktop RF deck containing the two 3CX800A7 ceramic tubes and a
separate remote power supply with hypersil transformer. The RF deck can be
switched between HV ranges, the higher one for full legal limit output, and
the lower one for high duty cycle modes such as RTTY. The unit features an
overdrive limit circuit to protect the tubes, and a rapid switching circuit
for preventing “hot switching” during QSK and VOX operation. $1200.00.
Kenwood TS-830S ham band transceiver. Includes the matching SP-230 speaker,
the VFO-230 digital VFO, and the MC-50 microphone. The unit has a full
complement of Fox Tango filters for both CW/RTTY and SSB operation
installed. These filters have very steep skirts to provide exquisite
selectivity. This is a hybrid radio, mostly solid state, but with tubes in
the driver and final amplifier stages. The sale includes two sets of
replacement tubes. I recently had the radio professionally restored to full
original specifications. $800.00.
Kenwood TS-940S solid state 160-10 meters transceiver and general coverage
receiver. This radio does not transmit, and has limited receive function.
If the transmit function can be reestablished it is probably worth
repairing. Otherwise it is good for parts. $75.00. (20160509)
*FOR SALE — Yaesu FT-450 Transceiver, MD 100 desk mike and a Pyramid
35 amp power supply. All for $550 and the FT-450 alone for $450. All you
will need is an antenna to be on the air. Charlie Overcash, WA4GSI,
charlie@dockline.net or 252-249-1257. (20160509).
* FOR SALE — BX Free Standing Tower, rotor/controller and Mosley
Yagi Antenna
A) Tower-Mod.- BX 40Ft – 5-8Ft sections – with tilt mounting base plate and
wall mounting bracket.
B) Antenna – Mosley 3 element MOD. TA-33 JR (20-10-15)
C) Hi-gain CD-45-11 Rotor & Controller with 140+Ft control cable.
D) Mast – 7’6″ X 2″ .
E) Needs–New Thrust Bearing, suggest a Glen Martin Eng. model TB-25 (Has 6
lock down mast bolts) Grad 5 or higher – Nuts, Bolts, Washers for tower
assembly. Documentation included. Asking–$650.00 ( estimated new —
1800+ ) Contact — Dan Baker (N6XWF) @ (252) – 249-2922
(20160411)
(Send me your amateur radio related items for sale, trade, or wanted for
listing in the PARSgram. PLEASE let me know if your listing is no longer
needed. ITEMS listed will EXPIRE AFTER 90 DAYS unless I hear
otherwise.–Jim).
UPCOMING REGIONAL HAMFESTS:
A complete list can be found on your PARS Website, www.n4prs.org
PARS CALENDAR:
* Jun 25-26, ARRL Field Day. PARS activity at host stations.
* Jul 30, PARS Monthly Meeting, Saturday, 9 am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental, Bill Olah, KR4LO, 249-0287 or w_olah@yahoo.com.
* Aug 27, PARS Monthly Meeting, Saturday, 9 am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental, Bill Olah, KR4LO, 249-0287 or w_olah@yahoo.com.
PARS NETS:
* Mondays, Pete’s “Swamp Talk” roundtable, around 8:15 pm local,
28.463 MHz plus or minus, USB. This is an informal forum originally
established to assist our new Hams. The frequency is in the 10M voice
segment open to technician licensees and above. Radio related
topics/questions/issues welcomed.
* Wednesdays, Pamlico Emergency Net Practice and Rag Chew, 7:30 pm,
Oriental Repeater, 147.210 + (PL151.4).
PARS WEB SITE:
https://www.n4prs.org/
* Chief Editor and Administrator is Greg Wadsworth KM4DZM, 252-322-1033 or
gwadsworth1@ yahoo.com
* Web Master is Larry Wall, KK4SEO, wallmailbox@yahoo.com.
PARSgram ITEMS
We are always looking for items of interest to PARS members to put in
the PARSgram. If you run across a timely item or think of something you
believe would interest our folks, please send it to me. Thanks.
73,
Jim AI4WL