The
Marinette and Menominee Amateur Radio Club
GROUND WAVE
Repeater Frequencies 147.00 MHZ & 444.075 Mhz
Club Net: Sunday 7PM 147.00 MHz
Simplex DX Spotting and Ragchew Frequency 146.55
Web Page: http://community-2.webtv.net/KG8CX/EdsHamDelicaciesand/
Officers
President: Jim Callow K8IR
Vice President: Ed Engleman KG8CX
Treasurer: Lynne Rynish N8OSK
Secretary: Gary Luthardt KG9AD
The MMARC Newsletter June 2001
JUNE MEETING AT HENES PARK...
Our
meeting this month will take place on June 14th, 7pm at Henes Park in
Menominee. Our first choice will be
the new pavilion by the deer pens, the site of previous club picnics, but since
we’ll be taking our chances without a reservation, we may end up at one of the
other pavilions, or in a picnic area. Some members will head out early to
fire up a grill, and you are invited to bring your supper.
The club will provide some soda, but other than that, you are on your own
for food and plates, napkins, etc. We should have the grill going by 6, or a
little before, so come out and join us for a pre-meeting picnic.
We do want to get started with the business meeting promptly at 7pm,
since we must be out of the park by nightfall.
On
the agenda tentatively .....
* 444 repeater status
*
Field Day update
* Special event station
discussion
* Lighthouse Special Event
Station
* August picnic overview
* September corn roast
* Dayton review
* return to hospital meeting quarters
There
has been much discussion among members during the past couple of weeks on
getting the 444 repeater back on the air. There
is considerable support for
installing it back at the Menominee hospital location.
We’ll have a full discussion at the June 14th meeting,
and make a decision on which way to go.
FIELD DAY 2001...
Due to last year’s success, W9YQ has again graciously offered the use of his QTH for our Field Day event. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 23/24 at Dwight’s beautiful Oconto County location.
Here are the directions to W9YQ's QTH:
Take US-141 south from Stiles to Timberline Road (comes off at an angle).
After crossing a set of RR tracks, Timberline veers to the left. Veer left
as well and West Slope Road is approx. 2.3 mi. in, and the 2nd road to the right
after you veer left. Signs will be placed in strategic spots. The
approximate mileage from the M&M area is 35 miles.
The Field Day period is 1pm Saturday to 1pm Sunday. We’ll probably have a setup similar to last year’s with
three stations, giving everyone an ample opportunity to operate.
We especially invite the new licensees to come out and experience one of
Amateur Radio’s finest traditions. It’s
a great place for operators of any class license to get a taste of HF operating.
Last year we had an excellent turnout, and we hope all club members will
have a chance to stop in sometime during the weekend.
DAYTON UPDATE...
A total of ten club
members made the annual pilgrimage to Dayton, Ohio. Despite a pouring rain on
Friday, all had a great time. The shuttle bus situation left something to
be desired, but it was a minor inconvenience
Lining up for the shuttle at the end of the day
No one can come back
from Dayton empty-handed. Jim, K8IR, picked up a new Icom 706 at a price
that he couldn’t pass up....Jeff, N9PQU, latched on to a new 1200 watt
amplifier. He should now be heard to the four corners of the Earth
easily....Ed, KG8CX, came back with a new Alinco DJ-196 HT at an unbeatable
price....Dave, NS9R, picked up an Icom 2100 for XYL Vicky, KB9ZKQ,…Gary,
KG9AD, came home with a new scanner…and Paul, WC9E picked
up a new logging program. Many
of the local crew sat in on former MMARC member Tom Harrell, N4XP’s Kingman
Reef DX-pedition program, which was
excellent. The “Survivor” TV series should include these guys and one
gal. It made you appreciate what they went through to get a rare DX entity
to the masses. Both Ed and Jeff purchased the video, so expect to see it
at a future meeting.
WE’RE AN EVENT…
Amateur
radio is mentioned in the summer guide "Mouth of the River", just out
in all area businesses. We are
listed under June events for Field Day. Pick up a copy....it's a handy
reference to summer events in the area.
CALLING OUTDOORS TYPES…
Marinette County EC Jeff, N9PQU received an email from Bill Niemuth, KB9ENO, EC for Outagamie County. Bill is working with the folks who coordinate the third annual Mid-America Xtreme Adventure Race. See the link below for details on this unusual event.:
http://www.adventureracing.net/race/raceframe.html
The Outagamie County hams will be coordinating the communications during this
years race, and are looking for some additional help. They will be staying
at White Water Rapids ranch on the Peshtigo River where the race departs.
Most of the race is in Oconto County in the Nicolet National Forest, but part is
in Marinette county. The race
begins about 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21 and lasts until about 3:00 p.m. the
same day. They already have about 12 volunteers. They will split
communications into two shifts and probably need a total of 15 to 20 operators
to do a good job. They will use
the 145.470 repeater, but also have the opportunity to place a repeater atop
Mount McCastlin. Camping at the ranch will be free and there are several meals
and a T-shirt for volunteers. The hams will provide both emergency and
logistical communications and it promises to be an exciting event. We’ll
bring this up at the June meeting, and see if there are any members interesting
in working on this event.
ARRL TO JOIN OUR SPECIAL EVENT…
Ed,
KG8CX reports that Don Michalski, W9IXG, the Wisconsin ARRL Section manager will
be here on August 4th,
to pass out ARRL literature at our special event tent at the Menominee
Waterfront Festival.
Eric,
KG9GH, found this circuit for a grid dipper accessory for MFJ antenna analyzers.
It is very easy to build and very inexpensive. Check out:
http://www.g3ycc.karoo.net/dipper.htm
Since
there are a few MFJ Antenna analyzers owned by people in our club, he thought we
should pass this along.
LOOKING TO SELL?
Jeff
, N9PQU is looking for any radio or test equipment that you may want to sell.
You can call him at 920-897-4561, or email him at jrymer@ez-net.com.
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES/BIRTHDAYS...
Congratulations
to George and Barb Benoit on their June 19th anniversary, and to
Larry and Nancy Buchholz on their June 20th anniversary.
Birthdays celebrated in June are: Larry N9OSF, 10th...Tom,
K0SN, 26th...Al KG9BI, 27th. All of you enjoy your
special days.
Thanks
to Peninsula Office Equipment of Menominee for printing the Ground Wave.
Thanks to Jim, KC8DOA for hosting the W8PIF Repeater on his tower.
MARINETTE AND
MENOMINEE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MINUTES FOR MAY 10, 2001
The
meeting for May 10, 2001 was called to order by President Jim K8IR at 7:03 pm at
the location of W8HKY. A thank you was given to Mike for providing the use of
the room. Everyone at the meeting introduced themselves.
Lynne
N8OSK presented the Treasurer's report for April and May 2001. For the April
report checking balance of $239.72 for savings $340.27 total assets $579.99. For
the May 10 report checking balance of $192.72 and a savings balance of $340.27
total assets of $532.99.
With
no official meetings being held there are no minutes to report by Gary KG9AD
Secretary.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Ed
KG8CX reported that Noel K8NB worked on the 147.000 repeater and did turn down
the level of the K. Noel reported that his last conversation with Jim KC8DOA the
440 repeater antenna would be going up in the near future and have not talked to
him this week.
Jeff
N9PQU could not make it to the meeting tonight and is the ARRL EC for Marinette
County. He is going to start a ARES group in Marinette County and will hold a meeting on the 147.000 repeater Wednesday night
May 23 at 7:00 pm.
Lynne
N8OSK will be the EC for Menominee County and is in process. Each EC will send
in their own reports.
Jim
K8IR reported about the ARRL insurance and what coverage is available to members
for their equipment. Check this out on the ARRL website.
Jim
K8IR reported his state appointment representative for Menominee county for
local Emergency Planning Committee for the amateur radio club.
OLD
BUSINESS:
Paul
WC9E reported that for the April 21 testing there were six candidates for
testing and all six did get their Technician License. He also reported that
Father Ron did pass the theory test for General License.
A
fish fry was held on April 20 with eleven attending the fish fry. The fish fries
have been called off until the month of October with all the activites taking
place in the future months.
Members
of the club took part in both the Wisconsin and the Michigan QSO Parties.
On
April 12 a weatherspotting meeting was held in Menominee by the Marquette
Weather Bureau close to 30 people there and 13 were club members. A mock tornado
drill was held late April with 16 members checking in. On April 23 an actual
Skywarn callup with 10 members calling in.
Eric
KG9GH reported on the weatherspotting meeting held on April 20 for Marinette
county reporting 15 nonamateur
radio operators at the meeting plus a few hams there.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Letters
were passed out concerning the operation of radio equipment that does receive
police frequencies in the state of Michigan. Anyone with a bona fide
amateur radio license of technician or higher issued by the FCC does have the
privilage of operating a radio to monitor police frequencies in the mobile along
with a copy of your ham license. Does not apply to Wisconsin as there are no
laws on this.
Field
Day is June 23 and 24 this year and will be held at Dwight's W9YQ location.
The
special event station is set for August 4 operating 11:00 am to 4:00 pm local
time for the National Lighthouse Weekend at Menominee. The information will be
in QST and CQ magazines. The information should be in the August issue. The
event will be held at the Menominee Waterfront Festival.
A
motion was made by Paul WC9E to have the club purchase six copies of Now You Are
Talking with a message stating this book donated by the M&M ARC Club
seconded by Tom N8LHB. All in favor. Six copies for $89.70 will be given to the
three high schools and the three libraries.
The
June 14, 2001 meeting will be held at Henes Park in Menominee with some arriving
at 6:00 pm setting up for those who are eating before the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:40 pm by Jim K8IR with coffee, refreshments, and doughnuts
provided by Mr and Mrs Michael Anuta. thank you
Present
at the meeting:
Michael
Anuta W8HKY
Marianne Anuta
Gary Luthardt KG9AD
Ed Engleman KG8CX
Lynne Rynish N8OSK
Paul Drees WC9E
Jim Callow K8IR
Eric Janssen KG9GH
Scott Jarmusch KA8TFF
Randy Zandt KB9ZES
Bill
Peterson KB9URW
Keith Tonn N9PQV
Louis Parkansky AA9JH
George Benoit N9UGG
Dwight Bosselman W9YQ
Nathan Luthardt KB9NN
Don Conant N9GRK
Tom Rynish N8LHB