Logged on as k3iu. I notice that there are no categories to select. Perhaps this is a good thing.?.?.?
Ken
Members Meeting on Sat Aug 12 at 10 AM
at North Kingstown Public Library
Many updates — read ’em here: http://www.arrl.org/arrl-contests-changes-for-2017-2018
**Noteworthy** ARRL (& IARU) HF contest log due dates now 5 days post-event; 10 days after event for VHF contest logs… log submissions will be via ARRL on-line web app, with logs submitted via email being phased out.
73, Bill W1WBB
The meeting on July 8th was attended by W1XX, K1DM, NG1G, K3IU, KB1RFJ, KE1J, KS1J, K1PAD, K1HSY, N1EYE, KC1FUU.
After a brief discussion of remote operation and it related ethics, remote operating aficionado KE1J Lars said that he would work on providing a demo. A few pesky details need to be worked out especially with the remote site providers. But Lars thinks this can be done. He will keep us all posted.
K1SD wasn’t available for a formal contesting report but John W1XX provided some final info on our Field Day 2017 efforts. First, one of the goals of Field Day is to expose the public to the capabilities of ham radio. This goal was more than achieved as visitors from our gracious hosts (the Skyscrapers) once again dropped by to see how the FD effort was proceeding. Also we had neighborhood visitors stop in and one young lady engaged in an extensive conversation with Molly KC1FTO. Hopefully her interest will be sustained and she catches the ham radio bug! According to John, we did well on two other fronts. Another goal of FD is to have fun and get members of the club to gather and renew their CTRI interests. Well last year we had a good turnout with 13 visitors but this year we had 26 club members either operating, listening in or just stopping by to rag chew. These were: W1AN, K1DM, W1XX, KB1RFJ, NG1G, KW2G, W1WBB, K3IU, KC1FTO, KC1FUU, WB2VVV, KE1J, KA1CQR (NOW NA1CN – Congrats on the new call Chuck), K1KI, W1YRC, KS1J, NR1H, W1HI, K1HSY, K1SD, K1SX, K1ECU, WF1B, K1FUG, K1JSM. On the second front, we broke last years record despite the crumby rain on Saturday morning. We landed 2062 points compared to last year’s 1954. Bonus points – Public Location (100); Public Info (Banner) – 100; SCM Message (100); K3IU copied Bulleting (100); Alt Power (Solar) – (100); Education- (100); Web – (50); Youth Participation – (40); Social Media (Lars) – (100) and Safety Officer (Bill W1WBB) – 100.
KE1J asked for FD photos so that he might post them on the clubs Facebook page.
K3IU – Ken moved to send $100 to Skyscrapers. This motion passed unanimously. We all greatly appreciate the hospitality the Skyscrapers have extended to us these past two years.
KB1RFJ Mike reported that the balance of the club treasury was $8,855.81. FD expenses were $129.06. KS1J extended thanks to Mike on behalf of the entire club for his commissary work and overall FD participation. Great Job Mike!
It was announced that Jule Knappik KB1YTT was the first recipient of the ARRL Memorial Scholarship sponsored by CTRI in memory of Chris. A thank you note was received.
K1JSM John is updating the website as time permits. When it is ready, he will let all know.
We had a good extemporaneous EME discussion. EME is possible with good yagi and 200 watts. Jon offered to bring his gear to a location to demo and would be willing to go to member’s homes as well. . This would be another great club project.
Kind of along the same subject, KS1J asked about JT65 and CTRI members who might be using for other than EME purposes. Pat NG1G said that he would exhume an old presentation that he had on meteor scatter propagation in which JT65 was used. Mike K1DM said a demo could also be setup using two laptops .
Mike K1DM reminded everyone that the upcoming Solar Eclipse will be the basis for a ham radio QSO party designed to generate data on the eclipse’s impact on propagation and the ionosphere. This will be on August 21. More details will be in the August QST.
The next meeting (August 12) will be at John W1XX QTH. Actually it is an antenna party disguised as a club meeting. We will be asked to resurrect John’s 160 antenna!
Finally the subject of the upcoming Boxboro Hamvention was raised. KS1J asked if the club would be interested in setting up a Flea Market table. It has been a while since this was done and I am sure there could be enough in our junk piles to populate a table. Further the table always served as a meeting point for members. However, it is a pain since it has to be manned all time. We will decide at the next meeting.
Next meeting is August 12
Downscope and 73
Jim KS1J
Gentlemen,
I’ve 6 sets of guy wire assemblies that are in excess of my needs. All are coiled up.
500+ ft of ¼” EHS guy wire, 9 big insulators and the 18+ associated guy grips (all near virgin).
Also one (1) length of ~100 ft ¼”EHS and 12 or so additional guy grips (all good; some more virgin than others).
Let me know if interested.
73 james k1sd
Someone is missing a zipper front Levi Strauss & Co Blue Denim jacket with a blue plaid cotton lining. I have checked with W1WBB and it is not his. The size label says “L”. There is nothing in the pockets.
Please pass the word around so we can find the owner.
It is presently located in Portsmouth, RI.
73, Ken Wagner K3IU
401-683-3272
FD Summary Sheet
Start Date : 2017-06-24
CallSign Used : KE1S
Operator(s) : KE1S
Operator Category : MULTI-OP
Assisted Category : ASSISTED
Band : 6M
Power : LOW
Mode : MIXED
Default Exchange : 2A RI
Gridsquare : FN41TT
Name : John Spigel
Address :
City/State/Zip :
Country : UNITED STATES
ARRL Section : RI
Club/Team : CTRI Contest Group
Software : N1MM Logger+ 1.0.6421.0
Band Mode QSOs Pts Pt/Q
3.5 CW 304 608 2.0
3.5 LSB 280 280 1.0
7 CW 238 476 2.0
7 LSB 272 272 1.0
14 CW 133 266 2.0
14 USB 160 161 1.0
21 CW 140 280 2.0
21 USB 26 26 1.0
50 CW 1 2 2.0
50 USB 7 7 1.0
Total Both 1561 2378 1.5
Score : 4,756
Rig :
Antennas :
Soapbox :
I have observed all competition rules as well as all regulations
established for amateur radio in my country. My report is
correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree to be
bound by the decisions of the Contest Committee.
Date : 2017-06-25 Signature :
Well gang, Field Day is almost here: Saturday June 24. I won’t bore you with dupes of previous info. Bottom line: We need as many as can make it for set-up at 9 AM at the Seagrave Observatory, 47 Peeptoad Road, North Scituate, RI. We have a parking request from Skyscrapers, so follow whoever is directing traffic. Added bonus, the telescope expects to be in use during Saturday night…which is very interesting. I have heard from some new folks who may be joining us which is good news. Maybe the GOTA station will get a workout.
Three of us (K1SD, KW2G, W1XX) braved the hot sun today to shoot lines over high trees for the 20/40 wire beam and 80M dipole to be installed Saturday morning. They are way up there high!
If you happen to have a hardhat (or 2) please bring them along. We practice safety. Annual Field Day tradition: Secretary/Treasurer KB1RFJ will be collecting a 5-spot from willing participants in the best guess QSO total raffle.
Field Day is an annual Amateur Radio tradition. CTRI (KE1S) welcomes your participation.
73, John, W1XX
By John Lindholm, W1XX
Field Day Site: 47 Peeptoad Rd., North Scituate, RI, Seagrave Observatory
Field Day Dates: Sat – Sun, June 24 – 25
Well folks, Field Day is almost upon us – this coming Sat-Sun, June 24 – 25. It will be a fun event to which any and all are invited to join us.
Last Thursday. K1DM, K1SD, and W1XX largely cleared out the overgrown field of brush where the 40/20 wire beam is installed with a rope boom between huge trees. Getting this antenna airborne will be project #1 Field Day morning and requires multi-hands to tie down the inverted-V elements. W1XX, KW2G and K1SD will shoot lines over trees this upcoming Friday (10 AM) prior to FD.
We need all hands on deck on Saturday morning at 9 AM. Advisory: Bring long pants, work boots, bug spray with DEET.
CTRI’s KE1S will be in the 2 transmitter class plus 6 meters and GOTA station – all at 100 watts from a generator. Additional antennas are an 80 meter dipole, 6 meter Moxon, Triband beam, and GOTA antennas for 20 and 40. All stations are set up indoors in the Seagrave assembly hall.
Our esteemed Commissary Captain KB1RFJ needs a final headcount on meals. If you have not already been counted at the recent club meeting or responded to the website menu – wa1rr [dot] org – please e-mail Mike directly at: visich4zoo@nullgmail.com
Indicate your presence at the following meals: Sat lunch, Sat dinner, Sun lunch.
A word about operating goals. We are a contest club. We aim to be competitive. At the same time we will have ample assistance to anyone needing help to gain familiarity with the radio or logging program. Field Day should be a learning experience.
Bring a 5-spot for the best guess total QSO raffle.
Have fun!
Here are links to web sites containing info on setup & use of N1MM in Field Day ops:
http://viennawireless.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/N1MM-Setup-and-Operations-for-Field-Day.pdf
By John Lindholm, W1XX
Field Day Site: 47 Peeptoad Rd., North Scituate, RI, Seagrave Observatory
Field Day Dates: Sat – Sun, June 24 – 25
Well folks, Field Day is almost upon us – this coming Sat-Sun, June 24 – 25. It will be a fun event to which any and all are invited to join us.
Last Thursday. K1DM, K1SD, and W1XX largely cleared out the overgrown field of brush where the 40/20 wire beam is installed with a rope boom between huge trees. Getting this antenna airborne will be project #1 Field Day morning and requires multi-hands to tie down the inverted-V elements. W1XX, KW2G and K1SD will shoot lines over trees this upcoming Friday (10 AM) prior to FD.
We need all hands on deck on Saturday morning at 9 AM. Advisory: Bring long pants, work boots, bug spray with DEET.
CTRI’s KE1S will be in the 2 transmitter class plus 6 meters and GOTA station – all at 100 watts from a generator. Additional antennas are an 80 meter dipole, 6 meter Moxon, Triband beam, and GOTA antennas for 20 and 40. All stations are set up indoors in the Seagrave assembly hall.
Our esteemed Commissary Captain KB1RFJ needs a final headcount on meals. If you have not already been counted at the recent club meeting or responded to the website menu – wa1rr [dot] org – please e-mail Mike directly at: visich4zoo@nullgmail.com
Indicate your presence at the following meals: Sat lunch, Sat dinner, Sun lunch.
A word about operating goals. We are a contest club. We aim to be competitive. At the same time we will have ample assistance to anyone needing help to gain familiarity with the radio or logging program. Field Day should be a learning experience.
Bring a 5-spot for the best guess total QSO raffle.
Have fun!
Here are links to web sites containing info on setup & use of N1MM in Field Day ops:
http://viennawireless.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/N1MM-Setup-and-Operations-for-Field-Day.pdf
Here’s the CTRI Meeting Schedule at the North Kingstown Free Library for the balance of 2017
All meetings 1000a – 1200n in the Main Conference Room.
July 8
August 12
September 16
October 14
The Library is closed on the only non-contest Saturday in November (the 11th). We’ll need to assess a different venue or date.
73 James K1SD
Greetings to all Happy Field Day Folk! John W1XX, our glorious Field Day Chairman, has started us down the road to fun weekend in North Scituate!!
As the COOK in need to know WHO will be attending for WHAT meals. Our meeting on Saturday the June 10th I got some rough numbers but didn’t get the names. There are THREE BIG MEALS – Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch.
PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST LET ME KNOW WHAT MEALS YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.
The basic menu is the following:
SATURDAY LUNCH: Hamburgers & Saugy Hot Dogs [at the Club meeting 14 indicated they would be eating]
SATURDAY DINNER: Marinated steak tips & chicken with baked potatoes [10 indicated they would be eating]
SUNDAY BREAKFAST: a Dunkin’ Donuts run for those whom braved overnight!
SUNDAY LUNCH: sandwiches & soda to break camp. [9 indicated they would be eating]
PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU WILL ATTEND THESE MEALS SO I CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
It will be fun!
Thanks & 73
Mike KB1RFJ
Since nobody else seems to be doing anything just thought I’d put this up.
Check the Events Calendar on the right sidebar for time and place. I will pick up a few gut bombs from Ma’s Donuts on my way.
Be ready to learn all about out Field Day efforts.
73, Ken K3IU
