When: Monday, Aug 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI – Drive around and park in the back
We’ve got a robust agenda prepared including …
You Don’t Want To Miss This Meeting!
But if you can’t make it in person, you can join us via Zoom using the link emailed to you.
The location of this Sunday’s (7/27) Parks On The Air has been changed to;
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge – US-0516
Click for map: MAP / WEBSITE Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM (You might want to arrive earlier to help with setup)
John – K1JSM will be operating out of the back of his car, demoing his “radio suitcase”; using his K3 radio, a vertical WRC (wolf river coil) antenna without coil, magnetically attached to a metal folding chair. He’ll be logging with an iPad and the HamRS logging software. In addition, he will use the RBN website to test an Elecraft AX1 ultra-portable whip antenna. Set-up will be at 0945, on-the-air at 1000.
Jim – KA1ZOU will be operating from a portable table using an iCom 7300. There are two antenna options, the same K1JSM Wolf River antenna with coil in case 40 meters looks good, and a fishing pole-supported wire sloper for 20 and maybe 40 meters.
Logging will be with a Windows laptop and N3FJP’s AC Log set up for POTA. Set-up will start at 09:00.
As John says, all are welcome, and we will assist as best as two geezers can.
If others bring their radios and want to get on the air, they are encouraged to do so. Jim & John will help them get set up, will spot & log for them, and help as needed.
Please bring good propagation with you. Also suggest; bring a chair, hat, sunglasses, water, etc.
Come join the fun!
NCRC members enjoyed a productive POTA event this morning in East Greenwich. We had 4 stations operating so that everyone had excellent oppertunities to get on the air. (Photos from Keith & Jim)
Some of today’s crew L to R … Corry (N1OI), Scott (WX1X), Keith (KC1LPV), Willy (W1LY), Jim (KC1LYG), Randy (K8ZFJ)
Stations readying antennas
On 40 meters, Keith begins calling out, “CQ POTA … CQ POTA”
Meanwhile, Joe starts racking up contacts on 20 meters.
A day to be enjoyed for sure!
Wolf River Coil gets packed away
Corry spools the radials
Couldn’t have said it better!
Solid foundation. Rube Goldberg, yes, but it works!
You can find information on next January’s Winter Field Day (WFD) under the activities tab.
This year the focus will be on engaging Technician License holders with their own high performance VHF & HF station.
Check out information on WFD by clicking here.
If you need additional information, please email wfd@w1sye.org
Our next business meeting will be held on November 18th at St Barnabas Church (1697 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI). Doors will open around 6 pm, and the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
The primary purpose of the meeting will be to hold elections. During our October meeting, nominations were put forth. The office of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer were accepted without additions, The bylaws provide for up to five additional members of the Executive Committee, and we have nominations for eight, so an election ballot will be required.
All currently paid licensed members are eligible to vote in person at the meeting, or via zoom remotely.