PAMLICO EMERGENCY/COMMUNICATIONS NET
There were 15 WinLink check-ins and 18 voice check-ins for the Pamlico
Emergency/Communications Net last Wednesday, December 3rd. Of the 18
voice check-ins two were via EchoLink (K2ONN Bermuda Run and K2TNO
Greensboro). Members were requested to switch to the KO4OJC YSF repeater
on Baird Creek and listen for a call on FM. Ten members responded, all
loud and clear. Mike K4NLC, will call the net again this coming
Wednesday and during the rest of December. Wayne KO4OJC takes it in
January, Jim AI4WL in February.
This coming Wednesday, after the normal check-in and any announcements,
Mike will ask those that are local (using RF) to SWITCH TO FM SIMPLEX on
146.55 MHz and listen for a call. It likely will be from Bruce who
expects to operate from Station 19. Please provide a signal report.
After check-ins are complete we will return to the Oriental repeater to
close out the net. FM Simplex is a “contingent’ voice communication
means in our current PACE PLAN.
BIT BUCKET………..
— A NEW NET FOR C4FM. STARTING TONIGHT, December 8th, after several
weeks of evaluation, the “Wayne’s World C4FM Net”, will replace the
“Pamlico 10 Meter Net”. It will capitalize on the renewed interest in
the digital modes, particularly C4FM, here and world wide. It provides a
meeting place–a discussion round-table–for local users via RF
(146.310MHz) and remote users via Wires-X room “KO4OJC-Room 3” (DTMF ID
64163). Join us when you can.
— Mark K1MAP turned on three BEACONS located at his place out on Cedar
Island before he headed south: 144.282MHz w4fws, 222.055 k1map, and
432.305 k1map. If you can hear any of them please let Mark know at
map92map@gmail.com or text at (413)566-8118.
— YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION IS IN THE MAIL. Our
wonderful Treasurer, Gail “Wally” Wallace, expects to get your forms to
you this week. They have been updated so please complete them and return
them with your dues as soon as you can.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reports that solar activity was moderate during the 24 hour period
ending yesterday at 4 p.m. local. Radio blackouts reached the R3 level,
one over the Pacific lasting 15-20 minutes according to
spaceweather.com. The Space Weather Prediction Center expects solar
activity to be moderate with a slight chance for an X-class flare today,
Tuesday and Wednesday. Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely
on the sunlit side of the Earth.
There are 7 numbered sunspot regions on the Sun facing Earth this
morning. There were 6 last Monday, 6 the Monday before.
Sunday’s noon Solar Flux Index (SFI) observation at Penticton was 194,
last Sunday’s was 180. The index is predicted to measure 190 today, 190
Tuesday and 185 on Wednesday. The more important SFI 90 day trailing
average was 148 yesterday. It was 144 last Sunday.
The geomagnetic field was quiet to active to quiet yesterday. The SWPC
expects the field be quiet bu reach minor storm levels today and
Wednesday, be at minor to severe storm levels on Tuesday. The planetary
K-index at 7 a.m. this morning was 0.33 indicating quiet conditions.
Look for poor conditions during the day on 80 and 40 Meters, good at
night; good day and night on 30 to 15; good 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, take them with a grain of salt, then turn
on your radio and make a bunch of contacts.
DX THIS WEEK–
Extracted from ARRL’s ARLD049 DX news and DXWorld.net:
–MADAGASCAR, 5R. Eric, F6ICX, is QRV as 5R8IC from Sainte-Marie
Island, IOTA AF-090, until the end of December. Activity is on the HF
bands using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4, and on Satellite QO-100.
–SWEDEN, SM. Radio club SK3GK is QRV with special callsign SM100XF
until December 31 to mark the first radio broadcast 100 years ago from
Gaevle.
–TURKEY, TA. Special event station TC25YOTA is QRV until the end of
December to support YOTA activity.
–PALAU, T8. Koh, JA1ADT plans to be active from Palau as T88AC during
December 10-17, 2025. Focus on the low bands.
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.
NEW FOR SALE: SWR/wattmeters: MFJ-868 Giant SWR/Wattmeter, 20/200/2,000
watt ranges, 1.8 – 30 MHz, $150. Mirage MP2 VHF SWR/wattmeter,
50/500/1500 watt ranges, 50 – 200 MHz, $125. Bill Michne, WM3X,
252-671-6703, drmichne73@gmail.com. (20251208)
NEW FOR SALE: Since our HOA does not allow outside antennas, no need to
hang on to the following coax cable:
1. Davis RG213, 140 feet, used but like new (was fully enclosed in PVC
conduit), $100 (71 cents/ft).
2. Davis RG213, 108 feet, new, $80 (74 cents/ft).
3. Davis RG213, 70 feet, used but very good condition (outside for about
2 years), $40 (57 cents/ft).
4. RG213 part # 59912 (no brand name but used outdoors for years with no
issues), 52 feet, new, $30 (58 cents/ft)
RG213 is very reliable due to rugged construction. The solid PE
(polyethylene) dielectric does not retain moisture and resists kinking
at bends. I used nothing but RG213 for over 10 years in CT for HF, VHF
and UHF with no problems. Mike Grant, AB1OU, email mgrant291@att.net or
203-981-0215. (20251208)
SOLD: Three brand new ground rods
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: 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)
SOLD: DRAKE L 4B amp with power supply.
FOR SALE: Yaesu FT 450D . With spare parts radio . Mobile bracket
included. Works great. $450.00 WB2AII, Ken Boniface (252)658-1012 (20251006)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Dec 20, PARS MONTHLY MEETING and Holiday Gift Exchange, Saturday, 9am,
Brantley’s Village Restaurant, Oriental. NOTE CHANGE DUE TO BRANTLEY’S
HOLIDAY VACATION. For more info, contact Bruce Perkins, K4ONC,
252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
* Jan 3, 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
* Jan 31, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental. 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:
* NEW…NEW… Mondays, “Wayne’s World C4FM Net”, 7:30 pm local, using
the C4FM digital mode on the KO40JC FM/C4FM/WIRES-X repeater, Baird
Creek (146.310MHz). Those outside RF range may join via Wires-X room
“KO4OJC-Room 3″. This is a roundtable open to all. Discussions range
with member interest although radio topics/questions/issues welcomed.
* 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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