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This replaces our regular December meeting.
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80-meter SSB Net Wed 20:00L 3900 KHz +/-
Several members of NCRC have expressed interest in establishing an 80-meter SSB net. David Cain, W1DEC, did some scouting for us and observed that 3900 KHz is usually clear around 20:00L, and that was the case on Wed Nov 23, when we had our first get together. Members who participated were:
- W1DEC, Dave, in Jamestown
- W1LY, Willy, in Jamestown
- WB4SON, Bob, in North Kingstown
- KA1ZOU, Jim, in North Kingstown
- KC1SD, Jim, portable in New Hampshire
- W1LAB, Pete, in North Kingstown
- KD4MCB, Barry, in Syracuse NY
- KC3BOM, Joe, in Pittsburgh PA
- NO5G, Philip, Minden LA
- KI4ODO, Marvin, Louisburg NC
- KA4IZN, Jim, New Bern, NC
- KC4SC, John, Portable in NC
Willy’s signal seemed to hold up the best, with a mostly vertical oriented antenna and a solid KW of output power. It was interesting to hear other stations and their relative strength compared to some of our own local stations — HF propagation is always fun!
Jim Kyle is hearing signals about 40 dB lower than the same time last night, which might support the thought that skywave propagation is not the same as last night.
REMINDER – Meeting Tonight, 7 PM KVH
NCRC is having its election of officers Monday November 14th at KVH Manufacturing at 7 PM.
Following the business meeting, Pete, W1LAB, will be giving a stunning “don’t miss” presentation on the International Grenfell Association’s work in the northeastern-most part of Canada.
Please don’t forget to sign-up for our Christmas Party on December 5th!
Dinner Party December 5
NCRC Will be hosting our year-end dinner party on Monday December 5 at the Mainstay Inn & Conference Center.
You can find additional details and make/pay for your reservation online by clicking on the “Dinner Party” tab as shown below:
It’s a Wrap (JOTA)
NCRC just completed its fourth JOTA at Glen Park, and it was a complete success. In the end, scouts from five troops participated. Sixteen scouts completed their Radio Merit Badge, and 3 more have a few things to finish up. Although dipping down to just above freezing Saturday morning, the weather was fantastic; blue skies the entire weekend.
When the radio gear was setup, the RF conditions were horrible, the earth having jusy been pummeled by a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) the day before. But by Saturday when the real RF fun began, things has quietened down, with lots of European DX to be had, as well as many stateside contacts. The scouts had plenty to choose from with two HF and two VHF stations in use.
A real surprise for the event was how busy DSTAR was with scouts from all over the world linked into Reflector 33A. Thanks to Ted W1GRI for setting up a DSTAR radio for JOTA!
Bob WB4SON with Charlie at the Mic