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Meeting Notice

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The next regular meeting of the CTRI Contest Group:
Saturday May 11 @ 0900.
Kingstown Library, 100 Boone Street, N. Kingstown, 02852
Presentation: Portable Operations and Island Activations by John Mills, K1JSM and Willy Maclean, W1LY

Summary Minutes of Feb 2, 2019 Meeting

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Summary Minutes of Feb 2, 2019 Meeting

The experiment to hold a meeting in “East Bay” was a tremendous success.  The Aquidneck Island Transmitting Team (AI1TT) hosted the meeting at a first class venue – the Portsmouth Library. Attending (from memory): NG1G, K3IU, W1WBB, AB1BX, NA1CN, W1MBF, K1SX, KC1AYQ, W1XX (in the chair), and first time attendees AC1AC and WA1BXY who were subsequently voted into membership. (If I forgot anyone please correct in “comments”)

W1XX reported on KE1J returning to SM-land re his Dad’s illness.  Our thoughts are with Lars.

 

NG1G reported on the Field Day thank you letter from Skyscrapers.

NG1G reported out the “Challenge Committee” report with visual presentation. Upshot:  IX-NAY. 

W1XX presented the Treasurer’s report. 

W1WBB raised the question of CTRI participation in YOTA (Youngsters on the Air) which was well received.  W1XX appointed a committee of W1WBB (chair), W1MBF, and K1ECU to explore and report back at a subsequent meeting with recommendations.

An informal round of “contest tips” was presented. This could be continued at a later date.   

NG1G gave an impassioned plea for more topics to be presented at meetings. This so hit the mark that the following volunteered to present the following topics at upcoming meetings: 

Fox Hunting 101 by NA1CN

Portable Antennas by W1MBF

FT8 by K1SX

Operating in 6W by AA1AC 

Already scheduled is WB4SON on Satellites for the Apr 20 meeting in N. Kingstown. Also on hold is a KE1J presentation on computer tools to maximize your score. 

 

NG1G then gave an entertaining visual presentation on Samuel (Fine Business) Morse – a famous painter artist and why he invented the Code we so utilize. Applause. 

Next meeting is March 9.  See calendar for venue details. 

Most then retired to “Foodworks” for breakfast/luncheon and ragchewing.

Respectfully submitted.       

John Lindholm, W1XX     

CTRI Contest Group Meeting

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The next members meeting will be Sat Jan 12 at 9 AM.
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Venue: T’s Restaurant, 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

Reminders:
1. Breakfast is Dutch treat.
2. Since we have a reserved room with an “expected” head count, please try to attend.
3. If you have any difficulty in finding “T’s,” it’s in the Salt Pond Plaza across from Stop & Shop.

TESTING

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The CTRI.Club web site is being updated by the webmaster. Member posts will not be emailed to all members while the updates & testing are on going. This is temporary.

If you have a message to go to all members, you may post it and notify the webmaster. He will then email it to all members. Contact me with questions.

73, John, K1JSM
Webmaster
k1jsm@nullarrl.net

Officers for 2019

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President: John Lindholm, W1XX, w1xx @ cox.net
Vice President: Bill Bliss, W1WBB, wbliss1 @ cox.net
Secy/Treasurer: Mike Visich, NG1M, visich4zoo @ gmail.com
Contest Manager: Charlie Estabrooks, K1ECU, k1ecu @ arrl.net
Recording Secy: Jim Bowman, KS1J, ks1j @ arrl.net

CQWW RTTY – K1JSM

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Call: K1JSM
Operator(s): K1JSM
Station: K1JSM

Class: SO CLASSIC LP
QTH: RI
Operating Time (hrs): 20
Location: USA
Club: CT RI Contest Group

Summary:

Band	QSOs	
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40:	61	
20:	214	
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Total:	275		Total Score	92,655

Boxboro W1AN and W1XX Saturday

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Posted on September 1, 2018 by W1AN 
We plan on being in the flea market space sometime around Saturday Sept 8th at 9:00 AM. Look for the intelligent looking guys in the red shirts by the white Ford van. Stuff to sell? Bring it. Mark it up with call and price. Leaving for home no later than 5:00PM.
73, John W1AN

Highlights of August 11, 2018 Meeting

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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