John Williams KB1EVY - Genesis Amateur Radio Society

Volume 5 Issue 12 Genesis Amateur Radio Society, Inc. Founded 1992
GENESIS
Editor: Ken Kavaljian KB1KVL December 2011
PRESIDENT
John Williams KB1EVY
VICE PRESIDENT
Judy A-Harris KB1SRO
SECRETARY
Ken Kavaljian KB1KVL
TREASURER
Bill Scott K1JZX
EXECUTIVE BOARD
John Williams
Judy A-Harris
Ken Kavaljian
Bill Scott
KB1EVY
KB1SRO
KB1KVL
K1JZX
Kevin O’Donnell K1KOD
Chris Johnson
Ron Smith
Fred Sanford
Owen Malaguti
N1IR
N1PXX
KA1CQD
KB1CGP
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Wed 6:30 PM 3.962 MHz
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From The President’s Desk
From the President’s Desk
Hello to all, I hope all the membership had a great Christmas Holiday.
Well, it’s that time when we are wrapping up the year. The Genesis club members have made
this year another banner one. The effort put forth by the club officers and the membership have
made it worthwhile being your president. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm that have
made events so enjoyable.
While this being said, I am offering a special thanks to our VP, Judy for heading up
events and getting things done for us to enjoy as a club.
The coming year is forming up to be busier than the past. I think you will find
something that should be of interest to one and all. The January E board meeting will set
the stage for the coming year. The board will be presenting activities and functions for all
of us. Just a reminder, the worked all New England States award and longest DX award are on
going. So start making those contacts. I know I want to get a few of those awards myself. Do
the buddy system, join up with another club member and work some states, and countries.
In conclusion, my personal thanks for your support, and my best wishes and a
Happy New Year to All!
Well it’s time to say my adieu,
73
JOHN, KB1EVY
The Prez.
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From the Vice President’s Desk
December sure ended the year right!
First we had the kick off for our club contesting on the first.
Bruce NI1X, Judy KB1SRO, Anthony KB1UHV, Roy KB1CYV, Gary W1GRC, and Richard KB1TEH
Next was my favorite sport “Fox Hunting”. No, not the furry animal type with the
bushy tail, Hi, Hi! I mean the adventure of hunting down the “Fox” or mobile T-
Hunting. It’s fine tuning your skills tracking interference from a hidden transmitter or
“ Fox”. Anthony KB1UHV and I love it when we join the South Shore Fox Hunting
Group for a Hunt with our car wheels spinning and our antennas a blazing! Stay tune as
I have plans for a Spring Fox Hunt to take place here in Plymouth! I am arranging with
our Educational Officer Chris Johnson N1IR to give us a class on constructing
directional antennas prior to our Hunt. Watch for details to follow in the upcoming
month.
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To top off the year’s activities was our
Christmas Party. Nothing like Hams to spread cheer!
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! With a rough
start all’s well that ends well as
the Christmas Party was a hit! Thank you Joe
KA1GDQ and Dawn Marie who generously donated
the 3 baskets for raffle to support the repeater fund.
Jack K1BFJ won the basket of cheer. Arthur
KA1PUT and his wife Pauline won the hot drinks
basket and John W1SUR and his wife Margie won
the 3 rd basket.
Bill KB1VXL and Nancy
Bill K1JZX, Chris N1JKO and Terry KB1RGR
Thank you too for your support. All who
bought Christmas tickets were in a drawing
for a bottle of wine. Winners were Joe
KA1GDQ and the “Lucky Lady” Diane
KB1QNB …what’s your secret Diane Last
but not least Secret Santa left our 4 young
people with goodie bags full of mind
boggling items to quench the thirst of those
sharp minds!
Wishing you all a Healthy and
Happy New Year and another year of fun
filled Ham Radio Madness!
Your YL, Judy KB1SRO
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Additional Christmas Party Pictures
Dawn Marie, Joe KA1GDQ, & Jim KC1JET
Joe KA1GDQ & Jim KC1JET
John KB1EVY, Jack K1BFJ & Peg
Arthur KA1PUT, Pauline, and Kim
John N1PRK and Judy KB1SRO
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John KB1EVY, Jack KB1BFJ, Judy KB1SRO, Peg, Dawn Marie & Jim KC1JET
Fred KA1CQD, Diane KB1QNB, and Kevin KA1UNP
Diane KA1UNB and Kevin KA1UNP
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Dawn Marie
Jim KC1JET and John KB1EVY
Bill K1JZX and Terry KB1RGN
Jack KB1BFJ
Kim
Kevin KA1UNP
Photos courtesy of Judy Attaya-Harris KB1SRO
More Christmas Party Pictures to Follow in Next Month’s Newsletter
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Minutes of the Meeting 12/26/2011
Opening: The meeting was opened at 7:35 pm. President John Williams KB1EVY was
presiding.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
Secretary’s Report: The Secretary’s report was accepted as read and was seconded.
Health & Welfare Report: Owen Malaguti KB1CGP is still recovering and a card has
been sent to David Crooker KB1KSE. Joe Reynolds thanked those that went to his father’s wake
and/or funeral.
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business: There was a new member voted in. It was Mike Kotarba KB1WAM.
Ragchew Net Report: The ragchew nets are doing well.
Repeater Officer’s Report: John Williams KB1EVY reported that the repeater is
working well but they are going to do periodic maintenance on it just to keep the quality high.
Event Officer’s Report: For the Christmas party, we were supposed to have 50 people
come to the party at Isaac’s but we only had 27 people. Isaac’s was very understanding and let us
have the party anyhow. Judy thanked everyone that made donations for the raffles and the party.
Judy announced that there was a fox hunt coming up in the spring in Plymouth. It will be possibly
be April or May. Prior to that, Chris Johnson N1IR agreed to have an antenna build for the fox hunt
antennas. More information to follow. Judy reported that there was an E-Board meeting January 14.
Fellowship Report: Ron Smith N1PXX reported that there were no illnesses reported to
him.
Closing: The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Attendance
18 Attendees
Ken Kavaljian KB1KVL
Chris Johnson N1IR
Bump Studley W1BON
Judy Attaya-Harris KB1SRO
Chris Querze N1JKO
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Eric Pierce
Joe Reynolds
Jack Buckley
John Wittey
Paul Leavett
Fred Sanford
John Williams
John Koukol
Bill Scott
Ron Smith
Joan Smith
Priscilla Imhoff
David Ring Jr.
N1WCO
KA1GDQ
W1AKN
N1PRK
KJ4DIU
KA1CQD
KB1EVY
W1SUR
K1JZX
N1PXX
KB1NAX
KB1BTS
N1EA
YI: W1AKN sale
Sell/Swap
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KENWOOD R-2000 ALL MODE HF/VHF COMMUNICATIONS RECIEVER AM/FM/SSB/CW includes the
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Receiver between the years 1983-1992. Exactly how many units were produced during those nine years, I don't
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1 Yaesu VR5000 communications receiver with DSP module $600 - $1100 new 2 years ago
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model $400 $835 3 years ago
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Selectable LCD/key light; FM stereo headphone jack; PC Interface; Radio Cloning; Ability to capture strong
RF's nearby (Kinda like a built-in Opto Scout Frequency counter).
1 KW TM D700 with Garmin GPS model GPS V 2m / 70cm $350
The rig alone sells for $400 on eBay
Dual Bander allows you to harness APRS, GPS and SSTV technologies to provide world class communications.
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Terminal Interfaces: TNC AX.25 Level 2, Version 2, RS232C (9600/19200/38400/57600 bps), and GPS NMEA:
RS-422 (4800 BPS), NMEA 96 RS232C (9600 BPS).
1 Ranger RCI 2950 with internal speech processor module and new driver transistor $200
Great mobile especially with the processor!
Ranger Communications once again sets the performance and reliability standard for Amateur mobile transceivers
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1 Magnum 257HP 10 meter amateur radio with 80 watts and built in speech processor $250
6 mos old $300 new used about 12 times mostly field day 2011
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--... ...--
Jack Buckley
Callsign: W1AKN
Locator: FN41mv - Cape Cod <
E-Mail: w1akn@arrl.net
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From the desk of N1PRK!
Hi fellow Radio Amateurs, with digital intent.
I have some ‘GARRENTEE’D’ spare computer drives which I would like to offer for a small price : -
20Giga bite Hard Drives : $2.
DVD reader drives : $1.
CD burner : $1.
Various RAM sticks : $1.
All the above parts will be replaced free if you are not satisfied!
If you want any of the bargains above please E-MAIL me at : - witteyjb@aol.com
Best wishes to you all in 2012.
Thank you, 73’s; N1PRK.
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