NET NEWS
Charlie, KO4YWM, reported that there were 21 voice check-ins to the
Pamlico Communications/Emergency Net last Wednesday, March 11th. AG7C,
K2TNO, and W3QA used EchoLink. Asked what they liked most about ham
radio, most members immediately responded with “comradery”. Listen for
Charlie again next Wednesday. Please use the normal WinLink net check form.
Monday night C4FM Net. On March 9th, seven folks participated in the
weekly roundtable hosted by KO4OJC. Besides Wayne, they were Ralph
AC2GR, Ray KR4ABZ, Bill WM3X, Bill KR4LO, Brandon KQ4EAS and Jim AI4WL.
For local users via RF it’s on 146.310MHz and remote users via Wires-X
room “KO4OJC-Room 3” (ID 64163).
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reports that solar activity was moderate during the 24 hour period
ending yesterday at 5 p.m. local. The Space Weather Prediction Center
expects solar activity to be low today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There is
a chance for an M-class flare each day.
There were 6 numbered sunspot regions on the Sun facing Earth yesterday
at noon. There were 5 last Sunday.
Sunday’s noon Solar Flux Index (SFI) observation at Penticton was 109,
last Sunday’s was 135. The index is predicted to measure 108 today, 108
Tuesday and 105 on Wednesday. The more important SFI 90 day trailing
average was 142 yesterday. It was 144 last Sunday.
The geomagnetic was quiet to active yesterday. The SWPC expects the
field be quiet to active today, quiet to unsettled Tuesday and
Wednesday. The planetary K-index at 8 a.m. this morning was 2.00
indicating quiet conditions.
Current conditions: Fair during the day on 80 and 40 Meters, good at
night; good day and night on 30 & 20; fair day and night 17 & 15; poor
day, poor at night on 12 and 10. Please go to
https://www.n4prs.org/looking-up/ for the latest observations.
DX THIS WEEK–
Extracted from ARRL’s ARLD010 DX NEWS and DXWorld.net:
–AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. A group of operators is QRV as TX5EU from
Raivavae Island, IOTA OC-114, until March 25. Activity is on 80 through
6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4 with three stations.
–SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS. Ramon, LU1DMZ, plans to be active as LU1DMZ/Z
and LU1ZA from Base Orcadas on Laurie Island, IOTA AN-008, during all of
2026. Activity is in his spare time. QSL via the operator’s instructions.
–PALAU, T8. Operators OK1BOA, OK2ZA, OK6DJ and OK3RM are QRV as T8OK
from to Mar 19. Activity is on all bands and modes.
–HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Jun, JL8AQH is QRV as ZD7AQH. Activity is on 40
through 10 meters using CW. His length of stay is unknown. QSL direct to
home call.
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 60 DAYS unless I hear otherwise. Thanks, Jim.
FOR SALE: Yaesu SP-2000 external speaker with protective cover. Perfect
condition. $100.00. Sam/Dave Bacon at davebacon1943@gmail.com. (20260302)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Mar 28, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Brantley’s Village
Restaurant, Oriental. For more info, contact Bruce Perkins, K4ONC,
252-626-2730 or K4ONC@aol.com
* Apr 4, 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
* May 30, SPRING FOX HUNT and Picnic, Oriental VFD Station 19/Oriental
Dog Park. Straight Road, Oriental. Alternate date, June 6.
SELECTED LOCAL REPEATER/NODE/BEACON 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.
Cedar Isl Mark’s Beacons: K4FWS/b FM14ux 144.282 CW; K1MAP/b FM14ux
222.055 CW; K1MAP/b FM14ux 432.305 CW (Very low power for rcvr,
propagation tests)
KE4TZN/Aurora FM/C4FM (145.270MHz- FM CTCSS 131.8) — Operational.
Wires-X and local networks soon.
KE4TZN/Aurora DMR (PRN Network) (440.550MHz+ CC1) — Operational
Last Wednesday, Wayne and Bill replaced the Baird Creek Yaesu YSF
repeater with the newest model, a DR-2X. It brings some fixes and
additional capabilities. They are still making adjustments. Let Wayne
know if you notice any issues.
LOCAL NETS OF INTEREST TO PARS MEMBERS:
* 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″ (DTMF ID 64163). This is a round-table open to all.
Discussions vary with member interest. 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
Paul has added some different and interesting NEW PROPAGATION TOOLS on
his “Looking Up” page. He’s also posted another year of PARS history…
WHAT WENT ON… with all the notes from our meetings in 2025. Start by
reading about PARS’ beginning as remembered by our first President, John
Knauth, KF4-Old-Iron-Pot.
73, Jim AI4WL Editor
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