BIT BUCKET
* You asked for, you got it. The promised 2022 PARS FOX HUNT photo
story is out and ready for all to see. Check it out at
* PARS website visits jump. Paul reports, as of yesterday noon, we’ve
230 visits in the last 30 days, many more than normal. Must be lots of
folks looking for those Fox Hunt photos.
* The New York Times reports that EV’s produce too much noise and
static for AM radio reception. Carmakers are leaving AM radio behind.
What’s that mean for mobile amateur radio? Probably not much. Hams are
experienced at dealing with interference. The report:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/business/media/am-radio-cars.html
* Yes, the Arapahoe dual mode repeater was down for a few days early
this month. All fixed and now with a little more output thanks to Lor
W3QA, Bill KR4LO, and Bruce K4ONC.
* And the decked out N4PRS.ORG Special Event PARSmobile, AKA “Lil
Shaky”, was on a roll in Oriental’s Spirit of Christmas Parade Saturday
with webmaster/master mechanic/antique auto restorer Paul, K4MMB, at the
wheel. Jane, his chief adviser, was seen at his side giving direction.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reported that solar activity was low during the 24 hour period
ending yesterday at 4 p.m. local. There are 9 numbered sunspot regions
on the Sun facing Earth this morning, yes 9! There were 5 last Monday.
Even with nine, the Prediction Center expects solar activity to be low
today through Wednesday. All nine have relatively stable magnetic
fields. M-class flares are possible.
At the noon reading yesterday, the observed Solar Flux Index (SFI) at
Penticton was 148. Last Sunday it was 144. The index is predicted to
measure 145 today, 140 tomorrow and 130 on Wednesday. The SFI 90 day
trailing average was 132 yesterday, up one.
The Earth’s geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled yesterday. It is
expected to be quiet today through Wednesday. The estimated Kp-index of
0.67 reported at 7 a.m. local this morning indicated quiet geomagnetic
conditions.
For today, we can expect fair to good operating conditions on the HF
bands 80 through 15 meters, fair day but poor night on 12 and 10.
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.
DX THIS WEEK–
Extracted from ARLD049 DX news:
– BANGLADESH, S2. Team S21DX will be active from Dhal Char Island
(AS-140) from December 10 to 16 December. Plans are for eight
operators (S21AM, S21BK, S21D, S21IT, S21MK, S21OM, S21RC and S21TG)
to be QRV with two SSB stations, one FT8 (F/H) station, and one
station for QO-100 satellite (SSB). QSL direct to EB7DX. All QSOs
will be uploaded to LoTW or Club Log.
– LAOS, XW. Vincent, XW4KV plans to activate 12 locator grids via
QO-100, until December 23. HF operation is expected as well from
December 13 to 18. QSL via F4BVK (d/B), OQRS or LoTW.
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: Ameritron AL-811 3 tube has new 572b tunes. It works but
needs some work, possibly just some cleaning. I have extra 811 tubes
some might be good that can go with it. $ 400 obo. Cody Vanhook, KN4RFG,
can call or text (252) 229-4542 (20221212)
– From Danny Lupton, Greater Stonewall: I have an old Civil Defense low
band 30-50mhz base radio, a mobile, and a handheld. It is all huge.
Also, a 150mhz base unit General Electric (crystal type of course). Etc.
etc. etc. If you know of anyone who might want to have a project piece,
to toy with. The price be so very close to free.—OLD SCHOOL. Contact
Danny at 252-745-5655 or 514-5199, ldlupton@bizec.rr.com. (20221128)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Dec 31, PARS MONTHLY MEETING and Annual Christmas Gift Exchange,
Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village Restaurant, Oriental. For more info,
contact Mike Marsh, K4NLC, 252-636-1257 or mike@MarshConsulting.org
* Jan 28, 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, N4ONC
(Oriental) Repeater, 147.210 + (CTSCC Tone Squelch 88.5).
* 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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