PARS BREAKFAST MEETING THIS COMING SATURDAY
Our next meeting will be in the back room of Brantleys Village
Restaurant on Broad Street in Oriental at 0900 Saturday, October 25th.
Please park along the side or out back. We hope to see you all there.
Come early for breakfast with your fellow hams. For more information
contact Pamlico Amateur Radio Society President Bruce Perkins, K4ONC,
252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
After (or before) our annual election of officers, we’ll get feedback on
last Saturday’s big Fall Fox Hunt and Picnic, more about the Station 19
radios, community GMRS, the possible C4FM net, DX and more. There was
talk at the picnic about revisiting the Oriental “Dog Park” grounds for
the Winter Field Day and/or the ARRL Field Day. Always lots to talk
about plus a chance for a Brantleys Gift Certificate.
IMPORTANT WORDS FROM OUR PARS PRESIDENT
#1- I want to thank all those members, family and friends who
participated in Saturday’s FOX Hunt and Family Picnic. The weather could
not have been better, the venue was fantastic, the food was delicious
and it was just a damn good time had by all 30+ participants. I’m
thinking that this should be an annual event. Also, a great location for
Winter Field Day! (Think about it). I would like to give special thanks
to the organizers, Wayne – KO4OJC and Charlie- WA4GSI; the wiley FOX,
Bill – KR4LO and his steadfast helper… Jim – AI4WL; our Chef Mike –
K4NLC and his helper Ray – KR4ABZ.
#2- Please remember if you check into the Pamlico Communications Net on
Wednesday nights, please do so when your mode (mobile/portable or
EchoLink) or callsign suffix is called. It makes it so much easier for
the Net Control Operator to keep track.
#3- Depending on the weather, we may need a work party to remove several
antennas, (vertical and wire) from the residence of a SK on Janerio
Road. I will confirm if it is a go or not during the Wednesday nite Net.
It should not take more than 2 hours after the PARS meeting this next
Saturday, October 25th. The more hands, the quicker the task.
#4- Photos of the picnic and past events can be seen on the Pamlico
Amateur Radio Society Facebook page.
Have a great week and STAY SAFE!
Bruce Perkins – K4ONC
PAMLICO EMERGENCY/COMMUNICATIONS NET
There were 17 WinLink check-ins and 20 voice check-ins for the Pamlico
Emergency/Communications Net last Wednesday, October 15th. Fourteen of
the 17 WinLink users sent a SIT-REP form as requested. Two members
(KO4MHM and K2TNO) checked in via EchoLink. After check-in, Ray KR4ABZ
had stations await his FM call on the KO4OJC FM/C4FM/WIRES-X Baird Creek
repeater. Eight responded (K1AUG, KR4CYB, AB1OU, K4NLC, K4ONC, KO4OJC,
KR4LO, AI4WL).
WinLink’ers, PLEASE USE the WinLink “REGULAR” NET CHECK-IN FORM this week.
After check-ins are taken Ray plans ask everyone to switch to your HT or
battery powered “last resort” radio and respond to his call on the
Kershaw repeater. Use an external antenna if needed. He’s likely to ask
what you are using.
ANOTHER C4FM NET TRIAL TONIGHT
This Monday, October 20th, there will be NO 10 Meter net. Instead, those
that are interested are invited to MEET OTHERS AT 7:30pm USING C4FM on
the KO40JC FM/C4FM/WIRES-X Baird Creek (146.310MHz- CTCSS 131.8)
repeater. For more info or questions please contact Wayne, KO4OJC, at
wayneb@ec.rr.com or 252-241-1962.
REMINDER – PARS ANNUAL OFFICER ELECTION THIS SATURDAY
From Bill Michne, WM3X:
The October PARS meeting is approaching and with it comes the PARS
annual election of officers. I have been “asked” to serve as the
nominations committee. The officer positions are President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Any PARS member who would
like to run for any office, or recommend another member for an office,
should let me know in advance of the October meeting. Bill Michne,
WM3X, drmichne73@gmail.com, 252-671-6703.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reports that solar activity was moderate during the 24 hour period
ending yesterday at 5 p.m. local. [Conditions must have been very good
on Saturday. A number of members easily made contact with stations in
NY, GA, and IL on 20M sideband using the 5W QRP station at the
picnic.-ed] The Space Weather Prediction Center expects solar activity
to be low through Wednesday with chance for M-class flares.
There are 8 numbered sunspot regions on the Sun facing Earth this
morning. There were 7 last Monday, 7 the Monday before.
Sunday’s noon Solar Flux Index (SFI) observation at Penticton was 154,
last Sunday’s was 143. The index is predicted to measure 150 today, 152
Tuesday and 150 on Wednesday. The more important SFI 90 day trailing
average was 154 yesterday. It was 153 last Sunday.
The geomagnetic field reached minor storm levels yesterday. The SWPC
expects the field be quiet to active today, then be quiet to unsettled
on Tuesday and Wednesday. The planetary K-index at 5 a.m. this morning
was 2.33 indicating quiet conditions.
For now, look for fair conditions during the day on 80 to 40 Meters,
good at night; good day and night on 30 to 15; fair day, poor at night
on 12 and 10. Go to https://www.n4prs.org/looking-up/ for the latest
observations.
DX THIS WEEK–
Extracted from ARRL’s ARLD042 DX news and DXWorld.net:
–NAURU, C2. Phill, C21TS, is QRV until November 30. QSL via LoTW.
–WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. A group of operators will be QRV as
FW5K from Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054, from October 20 to November 7.
Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters with three stations active. QSL via
LoTW.
–OGASAWARA, JD1. Koutarou, JP1IHD, will be QRV as JD1BQP from
Chichijima Island, IOTA AS-031, until November 2.
HAM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR WANTED
Send me your amateur radio related items that are for sale, trade, or
wanted and your contact information. PLEASE let me know when you have
have sold your item or if your listing is no longer needed. Listings
will EXPIRE AFTER 90 DAYS unless I hear otherwise. Thanks, Jim.
Corrected FOR SALE: Like brand new IC-7300 with side rails in original
box and all documents. Special pricing for PARS members, only $750.
Photos on request. Dennis Had, W4USR, email w4usr@att.net or
919-345-2223 [He says he’s thinning his herd-ed.] (20251013)
FOR SALE: DRAKE L 4B amp with power supply, Harbuck upgrades in great
condition for its age, Manual. Asking 1200 obo. Scott Pollard at
deputyscoot@gmail.com. (20251013)
FOR SALE: Fox Hunt Offset Attenuator. $40.00. Like new. Arrow Antenna
4Mhz Offset Fox Hunt Attenuator. The gold standard of fox hunt
attenuators. See specs at http://arrowantennas.com
Dick Goodwin K4JJW rdgjg1964@gmail.com 252-349-5613 (20251006)
FOR SALE: Yaesu FT 450D . With spare parts radio . Mobile bracket
included. Works great. $450.00 WB2AII, Ken. (252)658-1012 (20251006)
FOR SALE Husky generator, 5000 watt, 6250 watt starting, with Subaru
engine. Always used non-ethanol gas, & stored inside. Starts easily.
$300. Al Parker, W8UT, New Bern, email anchor@ec.rr.com (20250922)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Oct 25, PARS MONTHLY MEETING/ELECTION OF OFFICERS, Saturday, 9am,
Brantley’s Village Restaurant, Oriental. For more info, contact Bruce
Perkins, K4ONC, 252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
* NOV 1, PAMLICO COMMUNICATIONS TEAM (PCT) MEETING, Saturday, 9-10:30am,
Oriental VFD Station 19 on Straight Rd vic. NC-55. All are welcome. For
more info, contact Bruce Perkins, K4ONC, 252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
REPEATER/NODE STATUS
(See www.n4prs.org/frequencies/ for set-up)
N4ONC FM Oriental (147.210MHz+ CTCSS 88.5Hz) — Operational
GMRS Repeater Oriental (Ch 21, Rptr 7 or 462.700MHz+) — Operational
NC4ES DMR Arapahoe (NC4ES Network)(147.285MHz+ CC1) — Operational
NC4ES FM Arapahoe (147.285MHz+ CTCSS ENC 88.5Hz/DEC 100Hz) — Standby
NC4ES DMR Florence (NC4ES Network)(445.6625MHZ- CC1) — Operational
WM3X-ONC C4FM/WIRES-X NODE Oriental (145.530MHz smplx) — Operational
KO40JC FM/C4FM/WIRES-X Baird Creek (146.310MHz- CTCSS 131.8) — Operational.
LOCAL NETS OF INTEREST TO PARS MEMBERS:
* Mondays, “Pamlico 10 Meter Net, 7:30 pm local, on or near 28.464 MHz,
USB. A non-directed net for technicians and above. Radio
topics/questions/issues welcomed. NOTE–ON MONDAY, OCT 20, this net will
meet on the KO40JC FM/C4FM/WIRES-X Baird Creek (146.310MHz-) repeater on
C4FM to explore interest in a continuing C4FM net.
* Wednesdays,”Pamlico Communications Net”, 7:30 pm local, N4ONC
(Oriental) VHF Repeater, 147.210+ (CTSCC Tone Squelch 88.5). A directed
net open to all. Net activates on call during emergencies.
* 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 WEBSITE: https://www.n4prs.org/
Our Web Master is Paul Jodoin, K4MMB, PARSwebman@gmail.com
73, Jim AI4WL Editor
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