SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reported solar activity was low during the 24 hour period ending
yesterday at 4 p.m. local. There are 3 reported numbered sunspot regions
on the Sun facing Earth this morning. The Prediction Center expects
solar activity to be very low today through Wednesday. There is a chance
for C-class flares and a slight chance for an M-class flare. On Sunday
the observed Solar Flux Index (SFI) at Penticton was back up to 102.
(Last Sunday it was 89.) The index is predicted to measure 102 today and
tomorrow and then 105 on Wednesday. The SFI 90 day trailing average is 94.
The Earth’s geomagnetic field was reached minor storm levels yesterday.
NOAA expects conditions to be quiet to active today and then quiet
Tuesday and Wednesday. The estimated Kp-index of 0 reported at 7 a.m.
local this morning indicates very quiet geomagnetic conditions.
We can expect fair day and good nighttime operating conditions today on
80 and 40 meters, good on 30 and 20, fair on 17 and 15 and poor on the
higher bands. Propagation on six meters is still hit and miss.
For an explanation of the numbers used in our PARSgram, see the
excellent article written by Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA at
http://arrl.org/the-sun-the-earth-the-ionosphere.
HAM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR WANTED
For listing in the PARSgram send me your amateur radio related items
that are for sale, trade, or wanted. PLEASE let me know when you have
have sold your item or your listing is no longer needed. Listings will
EXPIRE AFTER 90 DAYS unless I hear otherwise.–Jim.
*NEW FOR SALE* 2011 Honda 1000i 1 kW generator. Good for light duty
projects and running small power tools. $300 OBO. All proceeds go to
PARS. Bill Michne, WM3X, 252-249-1175 or 252-671-6703,
drmichne73@gmail.com. (20220110)
*WANTED* 6 Meter mobile whip antenna and or a multi band mobile antenna.
In anticipation of finishing the Lil Shaky radio Jeep. Clergyman’s
discount should be considered as I am but a lowly, humble website
attendant. Paul K4MMB, 561-308-3456, PARSwebman@gmail.com (20220103)
*FOR SALE* MFJ Octopus antenna base. By adding hamstick mobile antennas
this unit can cover up to four bands from 40 through 6 meters. You tune
the antenna by adjusting the lengths of the mobile antennas for your
preferred frequencies. This unit includes the unit itself, 2 mobile
whips for 40 meters, and a 7 ft mast to mount it on. It’s a great
antenna option for portable work or restricted space. I have used it to
make contacts on 40. For a picture and a current new price check it out
on gigaparts.com. My price is $60 OBO. All proceeds go to PARS. Bill
Michne, 252-671-6703, drmichne73@gmail.com. (20211227)
*FOR SALE* Astron RS-70M in pretty nice shape. $250 Gary Mitchelson,
NC3Z/4, nc3z.gary@gmail.com, 252-745-0655 (20211101)
*SOLD Yaesu FT-2000 from the estate of the original owner.
PARS CALENDAR:
* Jan 29, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental. For more info, contact Mike Marsh, K4NLC,
252-636-1257 or mike@MarshConsulting.org
* Feb 5, PAMLICO COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MEETING, Saturday, 9am,
Florence-Whortonsville VFD. AUXCOMM & ARES–All are welcome. For more
info, contact Bruce Perkins, K4ONC, 252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
* Feb 26, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental. For more info, contact Mike Marsh, K4NLC,
252-636-1257 or mike@MarshConsulting.org
LOCAL NETS OF INTEREST TO PARS MEMBERS:
* Wednesdays,”Pamlico Communications Net”, 7:30 pm local, Oriental
Repeater, 147.210 + (PL151.4).
* Thursdays, “DownEast/Pamlico Six Meter Net”, 8 pm local, 50.200 MHz,
USB. A non-directed open net to promote operation on the ‘Magic Band’.
(For more nets see www.arrl.org/arrl-net-directory-search )
PARS WEB SITE: https://www.n4prs.org/
Our Web Master is Paul Jodoin, K4MMB, 561-308-3456, PARSwebman@gmail.com
73, Jim AI4WL
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