GMRS SUPPORT FOR THE ANTENNA RELIEF BILL
From Bill Michne WM3X:
ARRL has expanded its PASS THE BILL campaign to encourage GMRS
repeater owners to also join in sending petitions to Congress for relief
from antenna rules established by HOA and POA groups. ARRL has prepared
an on-line petition (similar to the one for amateurs) which produces
letters from GMRS license holders that will be delivered to the
appropriate US House and US Senate members. Information can be found at
https://send-a-letter.org/gmrs/. Information on the campaign can be
found at https://www.arrl.org/home .
PAMLICO EMERGENCY/COMMUNICATIONS NET
There were 18 WinLink check-ins and 16 voice check-ins for the Pamlico
Emergency/Communications Net last Wednesday, November 12th. There were 3
check-ins via EchoLink (KO4MHM-Brevard, K2ONN-Bermuda Run,
K2TNO-Greensboro). Charlie K04YWM, picked up the WinLink check-ins but
is still having equipment problems. Mike, K4NLC, was aware and called
the net. Members reported doing some interesting radio stuff and Bill
KR4LO fixed his old truck.
BIT BUCKET
–Wayne KO4OJC and Bill KR4LO have been working to reduce the crackle
and improve receive audio on the KO4OJC YSF repeater. Last week they
replaced one of the “cans” of the diplexer. It seems to have taken care
of both. Send your comments/reports to either Wayne or Bill.
–If you do C4FM, join us tonight, Monday, at 7:30 local on the K04OJC
repeater. This is an ongoing trial to determine interest for an ongoing
C4FM net. Those outside our listening area can join us in KO4OJC-room 3.
–Mark K1MAP turned on three beacons located at his place out on Cedar
Island last week. Listen for their CW signals on 144.282 MHz, 222.055
MHz and 432.305 MHz. If you hear them please let Mark know at
map92map@gmail.com.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reports that solar activity was moderate during the 24 hour period
ending yesterday at 4 p.m. local. The Space Weather Prediction Center
expects solar activity to be moderate today, likely to be low Tuesday
and very low on Wednesday.
There are 5 numbered sunspot regions on the Sun facing Earth this
morning. There were 7 last Monday, 3 the Monday before.
Sunday’s noon Solar Flux Index (SFI) observation at Penticton was 132,
last Sunday’s was 176. The index is predicted to measure 125 today, 120
Tuesday and 115 on Wednesday. The more important SFI 90 day trailing
average was 153 yesterday. It was 151 last Sunday.
The geomagnetic field was unsettled yesterday. The SWPC expects the
field be unsettled to minor storm level today, quiet to active Tuesday
and then back to quiet to unsettled on Wednesday. The planetary K-index
at 7 a.m. this morning was 1.33 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. As always, we recommend you go to
https://www.n4prs.org/looking-up/ for the latest observations.
DX THIS WEEK–
Extracted from ARRL’s ARLD046 DX news and DXWorld.net:
–UGANDA, 5X. Anders, SM0HPL, is QRV as 5X7W until December 8. Activity
is on 80 to 10 meters with QRP power, and using CW, FT8, and FT4.
–BRUNEI, V8. Special event station V84SRU is QRV until November 26 to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio
Union. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via bureau.
–ANTARCTICA. Felix, DL5XL, is QRV as DP1POL until mid-December. QSL
via DL1ZBO.
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.
FOR SALE (reduced price) Husky generator, 5000 watt, 6250 watt starting,
with Subaru engine. Always used non-ethanol gas, & stored inside. With
manual. $200. Al Parker, W8UT, New Bern, email anchor@ec.rr.com
(20251117)(20250922)
FOR SALE: FOR SALE: AUDIOTEK AT-PS36 13.8 VDC linear 30-amp power
supply. The power supply has been completely rebuilt by me and is now
electrically the same as the Astron RM-35A, including the Astron
regulator board, but in a smaller package (13”x8”x6”). Measured
performance at 27.5A is 0.05V voltage drop and 4.4mV ripple. Also
includes a fused remote power panel with analog volt and amp meters and
an internal 2KΩ resistor to dissipate stored energy after the supply is
switched off (safety feature). First $130 takes (the RM-35A currently
sells for $450). Photos provided on request. Mike Grant, AB1OU, email
mgrant291@att.net or 203-981-0215. This was my bench supply for
servicing transceivers. However, I also have an Astron VS-50M (50-amp)
and don’t need both. (20251103)
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 (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)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Nov 29, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental. For more info, contact Bruce Perkins, K4ONC,
252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
* Dec 6, 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, NOV 17, 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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