WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PARS OFFICER IN 2017? DO YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE THAT WOULD?
If you are interested in running for the office of President, Vice President, or Treasurer, or wish to RECOMMEND A MEMBER for one of those offices, please reply to this PARSgram, President Bill Olah KR4LO, 249-0287or w_olah@yahoo.com or VP Randy Davis. Officers are elected at the October meeting and take up their duties in January.
At the August PARS meeting, Randy put out an early call for candidates and as presenters/speakers at club meetings. President Bill Olah will not be available as a club officer next year. Randy will be available as a candidate for VP but not President due to travel plans. Wally, KK4ASP, will stand for re-election as Treasurer.
To remain viable, PARS needs folks willing to serve as officers. You will have plenty of help. Please consider serving.
ENC REPEATER ASSOCIATION FALL PICNIC
Janice Hopkins, KJ4JPE, forwarded an email to let us know that Eastern NC Repeater Association’s Fall picnic this year will be on Sunday, September 25 at the Izaak Walton building, 207 Hadnot Farm Road, Cape Carteret. All ENC hams and their guests are invited. A potluck and pig (and chicken) roast, it’s just off Hwy. 58, South of the site of the Maysville Hamfest. Turn on Old Horse Road, 1 block before T&W Oyster Bar on the right if coming from Maysville. Time–noonish. The group actively supports the 2 Meter Traffic Net on 146.685MHz and SKYWARN. For headcount purposes please let President Dave, W4DNA, at w4dna@nc.44.com know you are coming.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reported solar activity was very low during the 24 hours ending yesterday at 5 pm local. The most recent significant activity was a B1 flare at 0319Z this morning. There are 4 sunspot regions on the disk facing Earth this morning, none of them offering significant activity. The sunspot number (SSN) is 63, up a few from the 59 we saw last Monday. The Solar Flux Index (SFI) is 86, down from the 97 recorded at Penticton Sunday noon a week ago. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, solar activity is expected to be low for the next three days with a slight chance (10%) for a M-class flare today and Wednesday. The NOAA forecast has the SFI at 86 today, 82 Tuesday, and down to 80 on Wednesday as three of the sunspot regions rotate out of view. The 90 day trailing average is 86.
The Earth’s geomagnetic field was quiet Sunday. The field is forecast to reach active levels today and then be quiet to unsettled Tuesday and Wednesday. The Kp-index was reported to be an quiet 1 at 8 a.m. local this morning.
Expect only fair conditions on 30 and 20 Meters, poor on the higher bands. Fair day and good nighttime conditions are expected on 80 and 40. For the ARRL September VHF contest over the weekend, reports indicate there was weather enhanced tropo propagation on Saturday on 2 meters in the Northeast. Off-and-on E layer skip was reported on 6 Meters there and elsewhere both days, but nothing great.
THIS WEEK’S DX CHALLENGE
ST. PIERRE ET MIQUELON, FP. Freddy, F4HEC, Nicolas, F1RAF, Michel, FK8IK and Laurent, F5TMJ will be QRV as TO5FP from September 10 to 20. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via operators’ instructions.
QSO CORNER
This is the place to post contacts with DXpeditions, Special Event Stations, or special QSO’s you would like to share.
No reports this week.
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
* 17/1600-17/2200Z Sep 1.8-28 MHz QRP Afield CW Ph Dig
(For more info go to www.newenglandqrp.org)
* 17/1600-18/2000Z Sep 3.5-28 New Jersey QSO Party CW Ph
* 17/1600-18/2200Z Sep 3.5-28 All New Hampshire QSO Party CW Ph Dig
* 17/1600-18/2359Z Sep 1.8-144 Washington State Salmon Run CW Ph Dig
* 18/0000-18/0400Z Sep 3.5-14 North American Sprint, RTTY Dig
* 19/1900-19/2300Z Sep 144 144 MHz Fall Sprint CW Ph
(For more info on the VHF Sprint see www.svhfs.org)
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 are a great way to get those last states for your Worked All States (WAS) Award.)
SPECIAL EVENT — POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY
K4, UNITED STATES (Special Event). Observances of National POW MIA Recognition Day are held across the USA on the third Friday in September each year. This year it will be on September 16th. The day was established to honor our prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. K4MIA will be in operation between September 9-18th, to recognize our POWs and MIAs. Operation on/or around 21300, 18150, 14265 and 7185 kHz with some CW in the general portion of the band. There will be several sister stations: K4MIA/1 Don in VT, K4MIA/5 Steve (Museum Of The American GI) and John in TX, K4MIA/7 Lee in UT, and K4MIA/8 Metro in OH. For a QSL (card can be seen on QRZ) please send your QSL and SASE to address on QRZ.com. Working any of the K4MIA stations, you will receive the SAME QSL card. Because of volume of requests, you MUST send SASE to get a returned QSL. Mike, K4MIA, said, “Please take time to remember our POW’s and MIA’s as well as their families. I would like to include KIA’s and all veterans (past and present) that have given so much for this country.”
HAM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR WANTED
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* (NEW) FOR SALE
SGC antenna tuner. This is the SG 235 with Smart Lock. This tuner is attached at the foot of the antenna. It is rated for 500 Watts. It can be used on Marine, Auto and land applications. Totally weather sealed. New from HRO this unit and Smart Lock are just under $1200 from HRO. Get the best for $400.
Also for sale is a MGJ 994B. This is the automatic tuner. New from HRO it is $235. Sale price is $100.
Both are up and running at my ham shack and can be seen in operation–Charlie Overcash, WA4GSI, 252-249-1257 (20160912)
* “HAM” HOME FOR SALE
A unique Pamlico County property adapted for amateur radio use by former PARS member Tom Davis, N1ZY, (SK) is now available for $230,000. On 9.54 acres, the 3BR, 2BA, 1800-1999 sq. ft home with garage was built in 2006 and recently upgraded throughout. The third bedroom is currently configured as an open study but can be reconfigured by the seller with an acceptable offer. On the property is a 20’x20′ “flex” building originally designed and built for use as a stand alone “ham shack”. It is complete with heat pump and 220/240V. service. There are two concrete pads which originally supported Rohn towers. For more information go to
http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?17zicfisjvxb,7,1 or dial 1-866-200-6443 Ext. 213 for recorded information. (20160822)
* FOR SALE–Yaesu FT- DX3000
A perfect “10”. Only used lightly by a little old lady on Sunday. I am upgrading and would love to see you have this rig. I hate to part with it but I just purchased a FTDX5000. This is just not the basic rig that others are selling—here is what you get, Like new radio, optional 300 hz cw filter, optional DVS 6 Voice unit, FH-2 touch pad, Hand mic, SP-2000 external speaker w/filters, Nifty Mini-Manual, box and radio manual. I have well over $2200.00 invested. I’ll let it go for $1995.00, you pay shipping for 2 boxes. Local pickup possible in NC. CONUS only. NO TRADES. PayPal, cash, check (units shipped when check clears). Pictures on request. DON’T MISS THIS ONE!
Sam, KD2T, davebacon137@embarqmail.com or call 252-617-0359 (20160822)
* 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 nc3z@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. (20160509/20160822)
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.
(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:
* Sep 24, PARS Monthly Meeting, Saturday, 9 am, Brantley’s Village Restaurant, Oriental, Bill Olah, KR4LO, 249-0287 or w_olah@yahoo.com.
* Oct 29, 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