[ - WC4AR - ] 2007 January - April archive
Greg Tomerlin
k4ko at charter.net
Wed Jan 23 14:52:15 CST 2008
From k4ko at charter.net Fri Jan 12 18:40:45 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:40:45 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Storm Spotter class at OHX for Wilson ARC February meeting
Message-ID: <001c01c736ab$76d84160$0400a8c0 at shack1>
Hey gang,
It's official. The next meeting of the Wilson ARC
will be at 2:00 PM at the National Weather Service
office on Old Hickory Lake on Saturday, 3 Feb 2007.
The meeting will last approximately 3.5 hours and
will include beginner and advanced Storm Spotter
training and will also include a tour of the NWS
facility.
Due to limitations at the NWS facility, attendance
for this meeting is limited to 20 people. To reserve
your seat for this meeting/class/tour, please email
k4ko at charter.net ASAP. Visit www.wilsonarc.org for
further details and for a list of reserved seats.
If more than 20 people wish to attend this training,
we will try to arrange a second class later this
winter or in early spring.
http://wilsonarc.org/htmls/spotter2007.htm
73 Greg K4KO
Attend the Tennessee QSO Party
www.tnqp.org
.
From k4ko at charter.net Wed Jan 17 09:25:40 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:25:40 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Storm Spotter class/tour seats filling up fast
Message-ID: <004901c73a4b$bf58e220$0400a8c0 at shack1>
If you want to attend the Storm Spotter class at
OHX you better let me know. Only six seats remain
available.
EVENT: Wilson ARC Storm Spotter class/tour
WHEN: 2:00 PM, Saturday, 3 Feb 2007
WHERE: National Weather Service Office
500 Weather Station Road
Old Hickory, TN 37138
The meeting will last approximately 3.5 hours and
will include beginner and advanced Storm Spotter
training and will also include a tour of the NWS
facility.
Due to limitations at the NWS facility, attendance
for this meeting is limited to 20 people. To reserve
your seat for this meeting/class/tour, please email
k4ko at charter.net ASAP. Visit www.wilsonarc.org for
further details and for a list of reserved seats.
If more than 20 people wish to attend this training,
we will try to arrange a second class later this
winter or in early spring.
http://wilsonarc.org/htmls/spotter2007.htm
73 Greg K4KO
Attend the Tennessee QSO Party
www.tnqp.org
.
From k4ko at charter.net Fri Jan 19 13:50:38 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:50:38 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Storm Spotter class/tour is FULL
Message-ID: <001a01c73c03$18d047e0$0400a8c0 at shack1>
All seats for the 3 February Storm Spotter class
and tour at OHX have been filled. If there is
sufficient demand for another class this winter
or spring, I will attempt to arrange it with the
NWS.
http://wilsonarc.org/htmls/spotter2007.htm
73 Greg K4KO
Attend the Tennessee QSO Party
www.tnqp.org
.
From k4ko at charter.net Fri Feb 9 19:32:09 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 18:32:09 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] TN CW Net
Message-ID: <003401c74caa$e6ccc800$0400a8c0 at shack1>
The Tennessee CW net is still meeting daily
on 3635 khz where an Extra class license is
required. Beginning Monday, 12 February the
net will move to 3563 khz at the same time,
7:00 PM central. Although this is a traffic
net, very little traffic is handled. Tune in,
or better yet, check-in when you can.
73 Greg K4KO
Attend the Tennessee QSO Party
www.tnqp.org
.
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Wed Feb 28 14:45:27 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:45:27 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Science Olympiad Needs 1 Volunteer
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070228134514.052a7358 at mail.comcast.net>
Hi,
I'm trying to help a friend, Dr. Tim Farris, who is a professor of
physics at Volunteer State Community College.
Vol State is hosting the Regional Competition Qualifying Event for
high school students in the Science Olympiad. This is an academic
competition for high school science students. This particular event
is a qualifier for state and then national competition.
Tim is seeking a volunteer (an event coordinator by title) to help
supervise one exercise in the Science Olympiad. The time commitment
is this Saturday, March 3rd from 9:30AM - 11:45 AM. The event for
which one volunteer is needed actually takes place from 10:00 - 10:50 AM.
The exercise is part lab (hands on) & part written. The students will
be asked to:
measure voltage & current, asked to calculate equivalent resistance
interpret resistor color code (possibly)
using simple RC circuits, measure voltage as a function of time
(using a DMM & stop watch), derive RC time constant
calculate RC constant based on values of R & C, compare to
measurements, calculate % difference
Volunteer Event Coordinator will need to have basic knowledge of
electric circuits, answer questions pertaining to proper use of
digital multi meter, possibly need to troubleshoot student's
connections of basic R & C components, gather response sheets from
students and hand them to the event coordinators.
go to Pickel gymnasium at Vol. State Community College
ask for Lisa Davis, Nancy Morris, or Chuck Hicks
If you are available this Saturday morning for a couple of hours and
would like to help some science oriented high school students in this
competition, please contact:
Dr. Tim Farris
452-8600, ext. 3297
Tim.Farris at volstate.edu
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
615-322-5836 office - rolls to pager
615-835-7699 pager
615-301-1642 home
K4IDC at comcast.net
http://www.people.vanderbilt.edu/~robin.midgett/index.htm
From k4ko at charter.net Fri Mar 2 18:55:12 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 17:55:12 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Wilson ARC Meeting - Saturday, 3 March 2007
Message-ID: <002801c75d26$37ee1a00$0400a8c0 at shack1>
Wilson ARC Meeting - 3 March 2007
This Saturday at 6:00 PM in
Labry Hall - Room 122.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT OUR NORMAL ROOM
===========================
The meeting will be held in room 122
of Labry Hall. This classroom is on
the main floor of Labry Hall and is
the last room on the right.
Labry Hall is east of the softball
field along McClain Avenue and due
south of Memorial Hall (the clock
tower). It sits just to the west of
the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center
which is visible from the cafeteria
patio.
The parking lot where we normally
park will likely be full Saturday
evening, but there should be ample
parking in the large parking lot
behind Memorial Hall, accessible
from South Tarver Avenue via the
drive just south of the baseball
field. There might also be parking
by Labry Hall accessible from McClain
Avenue.
See this web page for a map.
http://www.wilsonarc.org/htmls/map_CU_campus.htm
Labry Hall is building 3 on this map.
Don't miss this meeting. It should be
interesting.
73 Greg K4KO
Attend the Tennessee QSO Party
www.tnqp.org
.
From K4IDC at comcast.net Thu Mar 15 00:36:59 2007
From: K4IDC at comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:36:59 -0600
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Repeater Update
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070314223053.03589fd0 at mail.comcast.net>
Hi folks,
I have received the new crystals (two sets) for the repeater. I tuned
up the exciter tonight, only to find that the crystals are 3kc high
in fundamental frequency...both of them. This places the repeater
~36kc high in Tx frequency...which of course is completely
unacceptable. I'll contact ICM (the crystal manufacturer) in the
morning to see what should be done.
I expect a delivery of wire that I need to interface the controller
any day now. Perhaps tomorrow night I can test the receiver;
hopefully the new Rx crystals won't be off frequency.
I understand there were several questions concerning the repeater at
the last meeting. I'm sorry this is taking so long, but please trust
me I'm working on it every chance I get. I want it back on the air as
much as you, plus I want it off my work bench..
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
VHF+ Glutton EM66se
From k4ko at charter.net Sun Mar 25 09:54:53 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:54:53 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] new cw training net
Message-ID: <000201c76ee5$2a94f600$0400a8c0 at shack1>
Forwarded for Keith Black, WD4PTJ - pkbsr70 at hotmail.com
Original message from pkbsr70 at hotmail.com:
Can you fwd this e-mail on to members of Wilson ARC. Thank you
Some of the local hams here in the mid-south have
expressed an interest in starting a CW training net.
The net will be held on sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM
local time on 7.110. At this time we are calling
this net the " Midsouth Training Net " . I will be
acting as net control in the begining which will be
something new for me. Larry, AB6LY, has also volunteer
to help out and may be net control when I can not make
the net plus I think we maybe able to get Richard,
KI4EMJ, to help out as ncs. I want to encourge anyone
interested in improving their CW skills and learning
about the operation of a cw net to take part in this
net. I want everyone to understand that anyone is
welcome to take part in this net reguardless of their
CW speed or experience. We will work stations at the
speed they check in ( unless that is too fast for me HI ).
This is meant to be a learning experience but also fun.
I am trying to get things ready to have the first session
of this net on sunday April 1 but will keep everybody
posted as to when we will start this up. If everybody
intested in taking part in this net will e-mail me at
pkbsr70 at hotmail.com i will send them more infor on
this net and details on how to check in. i hope we can
get a good group to take part in this. Also everyone
should keep in mind that techs can now operate in the
novice HF sub bands so they can take part in this net
too.
Keith Black WD4PTJ
From k4ko at charter.net Wed Apr 4 09:34:58 2007
From: k4ko at charter.net (Greg Tomerlin - K4KO)
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:34:58 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] FW: Memphis Area Hamfest April 14
Message-ID: <001c01c776be$0a26d790$0400a8c0 at shack1>
PRESS RELEASE FOR FREEFEST:
Mid-South Amateur Radio Association
To sponsor
Ham Radio FreeFest
For More Information Contact:
Tony Brignole or Randy VanVoorhis
901-372-2738 or 901 378-8900
The Memphis Amateur Radio Association (MARA) will hold their first
FreeFest at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center Banquet Hall from
9am-3pm. Saturday April 14, 2007. The Bartlett Station Municipal Center
is at 5868 Stage road on the north side of Stage just west of Bartlett
Blvd. Plenty of free parking is available in the lot between Walgreen's
and the Banquet hall.
The FreeFest is a gathering of Amateur Radio Operators and those
interested in learning more about Amateur Radio. The event is sanctioned
by the American Radio Relay League and consists of seminars, Amateur
Radio License Examinations, information about Amateur Radio and a large
flea market of both new and used electronic and communication equipment.
Memphis Amateur Electronics and other vendors as well as major
manufacturers Kenwood, Alinco, Icom , and MFJ will be present showing
the latest Amateur Radio communications gear and accessories.
The Flea Market will be open from 9 am to 3 pm. Amateur Radio
Examinations will be given from 8:30 am to noon, followed by an
American Radio Relay League Q &A session from Noon to 1 pm and a
Military Affiliate Radio System Seminar from 1 pm to 2 pm.
There will be drawings for door prizes every hour starting at 10 am.
Prizes, include, books, hats, t-shirts, hand held, mobile, and base
station radios. Everyone attending gets one free ticket with additional
prize tickets available on a donation basis with all of the proceeds
going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital here in Memphis.
The event is open to the public and admission is free. All Amateur Radio
Operators and anyone interested in learning more about Amateur Radio is
encouraged to attend.
Additional information available:
http://www.maraonline.org/freefestinfo.html
73
Keith Vice President, Mid South Amateur Radio Association
Keith Price - WA5LPW
901.409.1432
www.wa5lpw.com
ham at wa5lpw.com
FISTS Member # 12699 ( <http://www.fists.org/> www.fists.org)
Flying Pig QRP # 1553 ( <http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/>
http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/)
SKCC # 3004 (www.skccgroup.com)
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Thu Apr 5 21:14:03 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:14:03 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Repeater Update
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070405200946.02e7b050 at mail.comcast.net>
Hi,
I've interfaced the repeater to the S-COM 7k controller. You may
recall that the last time the repeater was on the air it was stuck in
transmit, and was transmitting white noise. It also wouldn't respond
to DTMF commands.
It appears at this point the controller has issues; it isn't
generating a PTT signal, and it doesn't appear to be passing audio. I
have other controllers I can put into service in the mean time. As a
matter of fact, I have the club's spare controller which was purchase
some weeks ago.
I intend to implement the spare controller to so that I can continue
to configure and align the repeater, and hopefully put it on the air
soon. As you're aware, this is Easter weekend, plus my work schedule
is very busy right now, so your patience is appreciated while I
continue the job.
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
VHF+ Glutton EM66se
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Fri Apr 6 08:33:48 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:33:48 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] 50' Rohn 25G Tower Available
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070406072925.0361ea50 at mail.comcast.net>
I have a friend who is moving and wants to sell 50' of Rohn 25G. The
tower is standing currently, and has a house bracket keeping it
erect. It is in good condition, and includes stainless steel bolts.
If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact me.
The time line to have the tower gone is within the next two weeks. It
is located near Percy Priest Lake in Davidson County. Assistance with
removal of the tower would be appreciated. There may also be some
antennas available; not sure about those yet.
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
VHF+ Glutton EM66se
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Sat Apr 7 15:37:27 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:37:27 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Rohn 25G Tower Claimed
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070407143626.02f47bb8 at mail.comcast.net>
Hi folks,
The 50' Rohn 25G tower I made available has been claimed. Thank you
for all the responses.
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
VHF+ Glutton EM66se
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Fri Apr 13 13:05:47 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:05:47 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Repeater Update
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070413120028.07d775a8 at m.mail.vanderbilt.edu>
Hi Folks,
Progress continues on the 147.105 repeater.
I've successfully connected the RC-100 controller which was purchased
for the back up repeater. It repeats!
The Motorola PL decode board is slow to decode, which is causing the
repeater to be slow to key up when a user transmits. I intend to
connect the CommSpec tone board this weekend to see if it will be
faster in decoding.
Once that is all sorted out, I can begin the final tune up of the
transmitter P.A., and re-assembly of the cabinet. Once that is
completed, we can put it on the air.
After that, I'll turn toward the back-up repeater and diagnosing the
7K controller.
Thank you,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
From K4IDC at Comcast.net Mon Apr 23 10:14:02 2007
From: K4IDC at Comcast.net (Robin Midgett)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:14:02 -0500
Subject: [-WC4AR-] Repeater Update
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20070423091006.05ae3898 at m.mail.vanderbilt.edu>
Hi folks,
Progress continues on the 147.150 machine. I ran into a power supply
problem on the RC-100 controller (the back up controller) and it is
now repaired. I plan to finish the controller installation into it's
enclosure tonight. I've acquired an extender card necessary to adjust
the audio and squelch settings on the repeater, so I hope to work on
that tonight and tomorrow night as well.
IF all goes well, we could have the repeater back on the air in a few
days. There will be a period of testing and adjustment following that.
Thanks,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
615-322-5836 office - rolls to pager
615-835-7699 pager
615-301-1642 home
K4IDC at comcast.net
http://www.people.vanderbilt.edu/~robin.midgett/index.htm
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