CTRI August 11, 2018 Meeting
Arriving for the August 11 CTRI meeting at W1XX QTH proved rather daunting due to inclement weather. An Uber shuttled arrivals up the hill amidst downpours scuttling any attempt to do planned antenna work. A separate posting will address “what’s next” regarding the Lazarus-like 160 vertical.
Attending: KS1J, K1DM, W1AN, NG1M, K3IU, K1ECU, KE1J, K1PAD, K1HSY, and W1XX (in the chair).
Treasurer NG1Mike reported we are still “flush” with cash in spite of the beau coup expenditure for K-cups on Field Day. Contest Manager K1ECU indicated we are in a bit of a lull on the contest calendar but about to pick up in September with the CQ WW RTTY Contest. Keep your powder dry.
Charlie, K1ECU, reported on his recent participation in the 4-day Teacher Institute on Wireless Technology at ARRL in Newington. This included a neat “show-and-tell” of a 2-meter radio operated “buoy” launched for reporting air and water temperatures. I can’t do justice in describing this excellent youth oriented program that Charlie will be incorporating into his environmental studies classroom. TNX Charlie!
Field Day Chairman W1XX reported on his mathematical analysis of the Field Day logs this is posted in the website where one can see conclusions. A lengthy discussion ensued that became mired “in the weeds” somewhere in the Great Swamp in South Kingstown. One result was that KE1J was tasked to research the merits, cost etc. of using a triplexer.
The September 8 meeting will be held at a luncheon table in Boxboro. W1AN will rent a club flea market space for which you are encouraged to bring your saleable boat anchors and other goodies. Be prepared to spend some time behind the counter.
Respectfully submitted,
John, W1XX
