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we were not able to finish the work we<br />
wanted to do before the cold weather set<br />
in on us.<br />
There is an old saying "that the 1st<br />
90"-' ofa project takes 90"-' ofthe time<br />
and that the last 10"-' takes 90"-' ofthe<br />
time!" ...passed along by WB6IQS.<br />
PALBBS<br />
(more)<br />
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999<br />
Subject: BBS Tape Backup OK and<br />
other things<br />
I ran a tape backup this evening. All<br />
appears OK. Normal in every way<br />
except that it ran about 3X faster than<br />
before. Lots ofnames and messages on<br />
the system so I guess that all is well<br />
with the world.<br />
Deleted some more obsolete files after<br />
making the backup.<br />
PALBBS BATIERIES:<br />
The analog meter was not accurate<br />
enough to read the voltage on the batteries.<br />
I used a digital meter this evening<br />
and measured 13.4 volts charge on the<br />
two parallel radio batteries (100 AHr<br />
each). That should be good charging<br />
voltage and give the batteries a very<br />
long live, rather than charging them at<br />
13.8 or higher voltage. The 6.5 amp<br />
current limited regulated voltage<br />
charger cooled down after a while. I<br />
guess that there was a poor connection<br />
that ] need to tighten up. ] am currently<br />
using oversized alligator clips and I<br />
should change them for tenninallugs.<br />
The 72 volt power batteries seem to<br />
be failing. They are the 38 AHr 12 volt<br />
cells (6 ofthem) and we had some UPS<br />
failures during boot cycles today. I<br />
would suggest that we keep our eyes<br />
open for some more medium sized<br />
batteries that would be suitable to<br />
make up about 72 volts at about 40<br />
ABrs (or larger). Preferably all about<br />
the same age (new would be best) and<br />
the same model and manufacturer. John<br />
Kuivinen. WB6lQS<br />
·Donation(s)<br />
(K6GAV)<br />
Many thanks to former club member<br />
and former treasurer, Jim Church, for<br />
giving the club a converter and a 2<br />
meter transceiver.<br />
Donation(s)<br />
(K6GAV)<br />
Many thanks to K6GAUBill for the<br />
donation of a PRECISION sweep generator<br />
(E-400) for use at the repeater<br />
site.<br />
Field Day <strong>2000</strong><br />
It is never to soon to start thinking<br />
Field Day.<br />
Imagine: before you realize what is<br />
happening, these cold and blustery days<br />
will be gone, summer will be upon us,<br />
and it will be time for that most important<br />
of all Ham <strong>Radio</strong> events: FIELD<br />
DAY.<br />
Axe you prepared for emergency radio<br />
operations? Axe you ready to Feb 5 Maine 080 Party<br />
Feb 5 New Hampshire QSO Party<br />
launch into the wilderness (more or less) Feb 5 Delaware QSO Party<br />
Feb 6 North<br />
and operate "au-natural"?<br />
American Sprint - CW<br />
Feb 6 Freeze Your Buns OffQRP<br />
Well, field day is just around the<br />
Field Day, 80-10 Mtr - CW &:. SSB<br />
comer (last full weekend in June!). Note the four RARE states QSO<br />
Remember: Field Day is one occasion<br />
in hamdom where station opera<br />
WAS. This list is not all inclusive as<br />
parties. A good chance to work on<br />
tions give everyone a chance to "work there are other minor contests on during<br />
all the bands".<br />
the period. See QST, CQ, World <strong>Radio</strong><br />
If you are new to the ham radio and the National Contest Journal for<br />
hobby, FIELD DAY is the event where contest roles. GL in the contest! 73,<br />
you can really get a chance to operate in Harry, W6YOO<br />
all modes, and enjoy the ultimate benefits<br />
ofoperating the bands.<br />
P ARC needs some help this year.<br />
We need band managers and we need an<br />
overall Field Day Manager. The <strong>Club</strong><br />
has enjoyed a string of very successful<br />
Field Day events. Now, the time has<br />
arrived to pass the baton of event management.<br />
The task is NOT OVERWHELM<br />
ING. The tradition established by the<br />
club is well "oiled", and what we need is<br />
someone willing to serve as the rallying<br />
point to keep tabs on the details of field<br />
day preparation.<br />
So, whether you are a seasoned veteran,<br />
or a new ham getting into the<br />
hobby, please plan your calendar to<br />
have fim operating the "granddaddy of<br />
Ham Events"<br />
Stay tuned to the plans for Field<br />
Day.<br />
147.075 Morse p~·l~l<br />
1,347<br />
Code "-<br />
Both the Monday and<br />
Tuesday code nets are LNE code now<br />
and we have a lot of fim screwing up.<br />
Trying to think up a response and send<br />
CW at the same time isn't easy so the<br />
net is usually only 112 hour long. 73 2<br />
all, KD6DXXEd<br />
Contests<br />
Hany Hodges W6YOO@amsat.org<br />
Jan 8 ARRL RTlY Roundup<br />
Jan 15 Japan inti DX CW - Low Bands<br />
Jan 15 North American QSO Party - CW<br />
Jan 22 North American QSO Party - SSB<br />
Jan 22 ARRL VHF Sweepstakes<br />
Jan 29 CQ WW 160 Meter Contest<br />
Feb 5 VennontQSO Party<br />
Magazines (for rmders &- thinkers)<br />
QST:<br />
(...anddoers)<br />
Nov99,p33, Ham Web (Great!)<br />
Nov99,p60, RTIYIPSK31ISSTV, etc board<br />
Nov99,p77, Restructuring Ham <strong>Radio</strong><br />
Dec99,p38, Direct Freq Entry to Transceivers<br />
Dec99,p62, APRS MIM Module<br />
Dec99,p67, Portable Generator Safety<br />
Dec99,p89, 1999 Field Day results<br />
73: <br />
Nov99,p28, All about lead-acid batteries <br />
Nov99,p52, PSK31 Information <br />
CQ: <br />
Ocm,p38, Op Amps <br />
Oct99,p58, High Speed Backbone Nodes <br />
Nov99,pI6, <strong>Radio</strong> Classics <br />
Nov99,p26, Flag Pole antenna <br />
Nov99,p55, Packet antennas <br />
Dec99,pll, Batteries <br />
Dec99,p26, Classics <br />
Dec99,p73, Portable Packet and frequencies <br />
Join the ARRL through PARCo See<br />
KB6NMK at club meetings or send her a<br />
call. See page 3, Co1.2.
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