Radio Happened 12.29.2023

 

CALENDAR* December 29th-23  to January 14nd , 2024

December 31st .. Dues Reminder

January 1st   2024-- Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year !!  

January 2nd  - Next Newsletter (shorter) 

Green Bay Mike & Key Club Christmas Party…       The Annual GBM&K Christmas Party with 47 attendees took place on December 14th at the Village Grille.  They enjoyed a nice buffet dinner with a surprise entertainment from the Barbershop Quartet from Manitowoc. This was a wonderful addition to the celebration - thanks to John WØLFE for making that arrangement. During the evening, a series of dancing elves were being displayed on the monitors in the room..  The faces of the dancers happened to be some of the Club members. Bill KB3KYH, committee chairman,  did the artistry that brought smiles.  A surprise award of a Life Membership was presented to Dave,  N8KQS.  A White Elephant gift exchange took place with a very wide choice of items.. Pink tickets were given to the Ladies in attendance. That winning ticket holder won a Holiday centerpiece provided by Sally Duveneck.  A nice social time after indicated the party was well received.. Thank you to the Christmas Party Committee.

Looking back at the past year…

   Activities are an important part of any club. They need to be diverse to cover most of the membership. We seem to have met most of those goals.

   As most of you know, St. Norbert College has been quite generous with us and in January, we presented a check to the President of St. Norbert College.  In February, we had the start of the nominations for Ham Of The Year.. In March, The presentation for that award was at the Annual Awards Banquet at the Woods Banquet Hall to Dave KD9HJJ as well an award of appreciation to Paul Racine KBØP President of the Club.

   Also in March, was the Wisconsin QSO Party where we see how many counties in Wisconsin we can contact in 8 hours.. 

     

   April saw better weather and more antenna work. That is when Robert KA9BXG, lead the group in assisting in the annual MS Walk in W. De Pere. One of the community assistance programs we provide the needed communications. 

    We also saw the change in the Club’s mailing address from a PO Box number to the Treasurer’s address.

     Larry K9IQ, and Gene AB9GK, put in a grounding system for all  the electronics in the “shack” at St. Norbert as well as lightning arrestors in the antenna coax.

  MAY  started with a Brat Barn led by  Keith, KS9WI.. a good means to raise funds and have a good time doing it. --  Some of the Club members attended the Hamvention in Ohio— 

    We participated with medical communications with the Cell Comm Marathon and will again in 2024.. 

   JUNE Began with the Club’s Hamfest with the help of Randy, W9HAM to have it at Our Savior Lutheran School. A good time and very active. The best thing was  the good help with the event by the members of the Club… Thanks again to you !!! (ps the next one is June 1st 2024) 

Rounded the month with Field Day at Four Seasons Park .. a great location and had a great dinner there as well  - 24 hours of radio and camaraderie.     

August Began with our participation with Lighthouses On The Air in Green Bay at the Grassy Island Range lights as a special event station.. then we activated the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse the following weekend as a special event during their open house and they have asked us back for 2024.

    The Summer Picnic was canceled 

     Tech Talks before the regular meetings were resumed.

  October began nominations for Executive Board Members.. 

   A Scouting month.. with a day at Bear Paw Camp with the STEMpede helping with the Radio Merit Badge…  then two weeks later at The Scout Center near New Franken with Jamboree On The Air and radio merit badge assistance. 

  November Annual Corporation Meeting - Election of Board Members. The slate was filled and a unanimous ballot was cast for all nominees… Thanks to the outgoing Board Members for your leadership.

   

A year that was filled with activity that hopefully you were able to- not only attend, but were able to participate in.. ‘til next year … 73 .. Out.. (click)            Helping to keep you --Radio Active….      Come and join in…

     

           

RADIO HAPPENINGS 12.02.23

 

CALENDAR* December 4th to January 2nd , 2024

December 2-4 – Skywarn recognition days 

December 13th – Siren Test Net

December 14th – Club Christmas Party – Village Grille 

December 19th – CQ Tuesday .. 

December 25 – Christmas *

December 31st .. Dues Deadline to stay on the membership list.. 2024

January 1st   - Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year !!  

New GBM&K Officers.. 

   The newly elected Executive Board members met last week to decide which office they were willing to assume. After various considerations, the following choices were made. 

  President- Bill Duveneck, KB3KYH //  Vice President- David Ziesmer, KD9HJJ //  Secretary- Todd Clausen, W9GRB// Treasurer- John Wolfe, WØLFE // Member-at-Large – Phil Simula, W3TOS..\\

. Congratulations !! Wishing you the best to continue the good guidance we have had over the years…  

** **Santa Net 

 Have you had the chance to have your children or other young members of your family talk to Santa ?? Santa is back on 3.916 MHz for the 18th year! Starting Friday, November 24th, good girls and boys can talk to Santa Claus, via amateur radio, nightly starting at 7:05 PM (Central). The Santa Net will run every night through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.

Prior to each night's Santa Net, pre-net check-ins can be made at https://www.cqsanta.com/ 

 For more information on The Santa Net go to https://www.cqsanta.com/or email KE5GGY at Gmail dot com.

The normal GBM&K  Meeting Zoom will not take place in December due to the meeting being replaced with the Christmas Party..   

Green Bay Mike & Key Club Christmas Party… 

      The Annual GBM&K Christmas Party will take place on December 14th .. instead of a meeting..    The location will be different than in the past… This year It will be at the Village Grille, 801 Hoffman Road.  A White Elephant  gift exchange will take place again this year… Bring one – get one…  Significant others are more than welcome…… 

  Thank all of you that have made reservations.. at the time of this newsletter, there are over 40 paid reservations.. it should be a great time… see you  there…

MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2024 DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31

   NOTE:  Dues are due before December 31, 2023 for the 2024 year.  Your payment can be made by Check to : 3004 Quarry Park Road, #10, De Pere, WI 54115   or by Credit Card by going to K9EAM.org and on the right side picking on “Membership/Dues” pick on Pay Pal … it will take all credit cards…  dues are still $20 person, $25 with second member of household …  mention Dues

              

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Radio Happenings 11.20.23

 

CALENDAR* November 20 to December 27, 2023

November 21^st  – CQ Tuesday (Threes day) (third Tuesday lunch at Bay Family)
November 21^st & 28th-- CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM
November 23^rd – Thanksgiving
November 24^th-  Santa Net begins
**December  2^nd ---  Deadline for reservation to the Christmas Party
December 2-4 – Skywarn recognition days
December 13^th – Siren Test Net
December 14^th – Club Christmas Party – Village Grille
December 19^th – CQ Tuesday ..
December 25 – Christmas *
December 31^st .. Dues Deadline to stay on the membership list.. 2024

** GBM&K ANNUAL Meeting:

  The Annual Corporation Meeting was held on Nov. 9^th.   The election for members of the Executive Board filled the list for having five Board members. The Board now consists of (not in any particular order) Bill Duveneck, KB3KYH – John Wolfe, WØLFE- Dave Ziesmer, KD9HJJ – Todd Clausen, W9GRB- Phil Simila, W3TOS.   This group will meet prior to the Christmas Party to choose which Officer position they will fill. Congratulations !! Wishing you the best to continue the good guidance we have had since 1939…

 ** **Santa Net is back on 3.916 MHz for the 18th year! Starting Friday, November 24th, good girls and boys can talk to Santa Claus, via amateur radio, nightly starting at 7:05 PM (Central). The Santa Net will run every night through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.

Prior to each night's Santa Net, pre-net check-ins can be made at https://www.cqsanta.com/ Third party rules and regulations apply.

The Santa Net is presented by The 3916 Nets. The Rag Chew Crew, The Tailgaters, 3916 Trivia and The Freewheelers are all amateur radio nets that meet on 3.916 MHz nightly. For more information on The 3916 Nets, go to http://www.3916nets.com For more information on The Santa Net go to https://www.cqsanta.com/or email KE5GGY at Gmail dot com.

  NWS – The National Weather Service recognizes those that provide weather information especially during storms with a Skywarn Recognition Day. Those that are trained spotters and Ham Radio operators..  To be placed on the National Map in recognition, go to the following link and register…. 

https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition 

The normal GBM&K  Meeting Zoom will not take place in December because, the Christmas Party will take place..   

Green Bay Mike & Key Club Christmas Party…

      The Annual GBM&K Christmas Party will take place on December 14^th .. instead of a meeting..    The location will be different than in the past… This year It will be at the Village Grille, 801 Hoffman Road.  A White Elephant  gift exchange will take place again this year… Bring one – get one…  Significant others are more than welcome……

Menu includes: a Pasta Buffet.. with: Fettuccine, Penne, Alfredo Sauce, Marinara, With Grilled Chicken, Salads, Garlic Bread, Soft Drinks- A cash bar is available.

  Reservations MUST be made by December 1^{st .} accompanied by the payment. The Club is paying ½ of the per person cost.. your portion is $12.00 each as long as we have the proper number by December 2^nd. If sending a check, payable to GBM&K, sent to >>  GBM&K,  3004 Quarry Park Drive #10, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115    OR Credit card payment can be made by going to K9EAM.ORG.. On the right side column, pick on “Membership/Dues” then pick on “Donate”. You can use any credit card.. be sure to indicate “Party” or similar.

   Payment  must be made to confirm reservations… 

   NOTE:  Dues are due before December 31, 2023 for the 2024 year.  Your payment can be made by Check to : 3004 Quarry Park Road, #10, De Pere, WI 54115   or by Credit Card by going to K9EAM.org and on the right side picking on “Membership/Dues” pick on Pay Pal … it will take all credit cards…  dues are still $20 person…  mention Dues..

    Technician Class

The FCC recently approved the change from symbol rate to bandwidth for

digital modes on 160m and HF (also known as Greater Flexibility in

Digital Communications). For more details, visit the news item about

this on the ARRL website. The FCC will also be looking for comments on

bandwidth on 2200m, 630m, and VHF/UHF in a forthcoming comment period. 

     If you do not get QST magazine, you should borrow one and read all the expected changes that are being requested to enlarge the Tech Level operating choices.  Techs.. if you do not have a mentor(Elmer).. let the Club know and assistance should be forthcoming…   Gen’s and Extra.. to keep the new operators, we must give them assistance and keep them active…

 While we’re waiting, get on our bands and enjoy Amateur Radio.  There is a nice new band plan page in the November QST… 

    If you have a FM Dual Band Base radio, that you are looking to sell, let me know – there are some operators wanting to do more but cannot with just a ht… reasonably priced…   TKS 

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RADIO HAPPENINGS 11.6.23

  

CALENDAR* November 6 to December 6, 2023

November 7th  – CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM 
November 8th  - Siren Test net
November 9th  – GBM&K Club meeting … St Norbert 7PM/Tech 6:30PM
November 11th  – Veteran’s Day .. Thanks for serving .. 
November 14th-  CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM
November 18th – Wisconsin Deer Season begins. 
November 21st  – CQ Tuesday (Threes day) (third Tuesday lunch at Bay Family) 
November 21st & 28th-- CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM
November 23rd – Thanksgiving 
**December  2nd ---  Deadline for reservation to the Christmas Party

** GBM&K ANNUAL Meeting: 

Important meeting!! Voting on important items.. Opening to fill on the Executive Board !!   If you want to be nominated or want to nominate someone, that will be your opportunity to complete the nominations and a vote will be taken that evening.  We are fortunate to have a lot of good candidates perhaps YOU..  

TECH TALK..

     I am not sure if someone will do a Tech Talk before the Club Meeting in November.  There is one person on the cusp and may just jump in there…

** **Santa Net is back on 3.916 MHz for the 18th year! Starting Friday, November 24th, good girls and boys can talk to Santa Claus, via amateur radio, nightly starting at 7:05 PM (Central). The Santa Net will run every night through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.

Prior to each night's Santa Net, pre-net check-ins can be made at https://www.cqsanta.com/ Third party rules and regulations apply.

The Santa Net is presented by The 3916 Nets. The Rag Chew Crew, The Tailgaters, 3916 Trivia and The Freewheelers are all amateur radio nets that meet on 3.916 MHz nightly. For more information on The 3916 Nets, go to http://www.3916nets.com For more information on The Santa Net go to https://www.cqsanta.com/or email KE5GGY at Gmail dot com.

Meeting Zoom participation: 

The Club has entered into an extension contract for the Zoom for another year. Here is  the contact information..  (give a little time for host to connect) 

 Nov 9, 2023 18:30

https://zoom.us/j/92917329214?pwd=RXY3K3dkR3NUd3NUNDBSc2hSUVIwZz09

Meeting ID:  929 1732 9214

Passcode: 701064

One tap mobile phone number:   https://zoom.us/u/ay7Bt5ZrO

Green Bay Mike & Key Club Christmas Party… 

      The Annual GBM&K Christmas Party will take place on December 14th .. instead of a meeting..    The location will be different than in the past… This year It will be at the Village Grille, 801 Hoffman Road.  A White Elephant  gift exchange will take place again this year… Bring one – get one…  Significant others are more than welcome…… 

Menu includes: a Pasta Buffet.. with: Fettuccine, Penne, Alfredo Sauce, Marinara, With Grilled Chicken, Salads, Garlic Bread, Soft Drinks- A cash bar is available. 

  Reservations MUST be made by December 1st. The Club is paying ½ of the per person cost.. your portion is $12.00 each as long as we have the proper number by December 2nd. If sending a check, payable to GBM&K, sent to >>  GBM&K,  3004 Quarry Park Drive #10, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115    OR Credit card payment can be made by going to K9EAM.ORG.. On the right side column, pick on “Membership/Dues” then pick on “Donate”. You can use any credit card.. be sure to indicate “Party” or similar. 

   Payment  must be made to confirm reservations…  

   NOTE:  Dues are due before December 31, 2023 for the 2024 year.  Your payment can be made by Check to : 3004 Quarry Park Road, #10, De Pere, WI 54115   or by Credit Card by going to K9EAM.org and on the right side picking on “Membership/Dues” pick on Pay Pal … it will take all credit cards…  dues are still $20 person ($2 family) …  mention Dues.. 

Radio Happenings 10.29.2023

 CALENDAR* November 1 to November 25, 2023

November 4th - Friendly Fest - Milwaukee

November 5th - Fox Cities ARC Hamfest 

November 7th  – CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM 

November 8th  - Siren Test net

November 9th  – GBM&K Club meeting … St Norbert 7PM

November 11th  – Veteran’s Day .. Thanks for serving .. 

November 14th-  CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM

November 18th – Wisconsin Deer Season begins. 

November 21st  – CQ Tuesday (Threes day) (third Tuesday lunch at Bay Family) 

November 21st & 28th-- CQ 2Meter Net 8:45PM

November 23rd – Thanksgiving 

**Go to the bottom of this site & see  information from ARRL. 

GBM&K Meeting: 

  As you read the Minutes of the Last Meeting, you will see that there were 5 members nominated for the Executive Board..  There were more than 5 but there were some declining the nomination.  Since then, another nominee also has declined the nomination. There are still open nominations to be addressed at the Annual meeting on November 9th.  So, if you want to be nominated or want to nominate someone, that will be your opportunity to complete the nominations and a vote will be taken that evening.  We are fortunate to have a lot of good candidates perhaps YOU..  

TECH TALK..

     Did someone volunteer to do a Tech Talk before the Club Meeting in November?   Please reply to this email if you are or know of someone that indicated they would do this.. thanks  .. I would like to advertise it. … 

Zoom participation

 The Club has entered into an extension contract for the Zoom for another year. Here is  the contact information..  (give a little time for host to connect) 

*** Nov 9, 2023 18:30

https://zoom.us/j/92917329214?pwd=RXY3K3dkR3NUd3NUNDBSc2hSUVIwZz09

Meeting ID:  929 1732 9214

Passcode: 701064

One tap mobile phone number:   https://zoom.us/u/ay7Bt5ZrO

STEMpede at Bear Paw Scout Camp… 

    October 14th..  Even with the Friday rain, Saturday made up for it.. nice day , a lot of interested Scouts and parents… A report will be attached to this emailed newsletter and now  some pictures..  in the email.. 

   JOTA and Radio Merit Badge…Another rainy start but a successful day… Had 8 Scouts  taking the Merit badge class lead by Tim Feldhousen N4GBP… then some more Scouts came for the JOTA session… Pictures on the email.. and a report… 

HOLIDAY PARTY

Green Bay Mike & Key Club Christmas Party…

        The Annual GBM&K Christmas Party will take place on December 14th .. instead of a meeting..    The location will be different than in the past… This year It will be at the Village Grille, 801 Hoffman Road.  A White Elephant  gift exchange will take place again this year… Bring one – get one…  Significant others are more than welcome…… 

Menu includes: a Pasta Buffet.. with: Fettuccine, Penne, Alfredo Sauce, Marinara, With Grilled Chicken, Salads, Garlic Bread, Soft Drinks- A cash bar is available. 

  Reservations MUST be made by December 1st. The Club is paying ½ of the per person cost.. your portion is $12.00 as long as we have the proper number by December 2nd. If sending a check, payable to GBM&K, sent to >>  GBM&K,  3004 Quarry Park Drive #10, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115

    OR

 Credit card payment can be made by going to K9EAM.ORG.. On the right side column, pick on “Membership/Dues” then pick on “Donate”. You can use any credit card.. be sure to indicate “Party” or similar. 

   Payment  must be made to confirm reservations…  

Some Photos of past events.. 

Larry K9IQ , Dave N8KQS operating in the radio room in the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse.    

A view from the top looking down  the pier at Kewaunee.  
Stretching out the OCF antenna down the pier .

Radio Merit Badge Class -Tim N4GBP with Josh KD9UIA

Mike W9MWP & KS9WI waiting to assist the Scouts to talk on  the Radio..  for JOTA and Merit Badge..

Luke W9LON waiting to show how to interconnect the Radio Station

BearPaw Scout Camp for the STEMpede. A crowd gathers. Bill KB3KYH explains..

   

Wes making contact with Sweden from Bear Paw.. on his  Wolf River Coil..

Radio Happenings 10-09-23

 CALENDAR* October 9 to November 1, 2023

October 11th– Siren Test net

October 12th– GBM&K Club meeting … St Norbert 7PM

October 13 & 14 – STEMpede at Bear Paw Camp.. radio merit badge.

October 17th– CQ Tuesday (Threes day) (third Tuesday lunch at BayFamily)

October 21 &/or 22nd.. Scouting Jamboree On The Air. 

GBM&K Meeting: October 12th

This month of October is an important one. This will be the first of the

nominations for the 2024 Executive Board. Each year, all the Board positions are  open for nominations.. The second and final nominations takes place just before the voting at the Annual Meeting November 9th

. You elect five (5) Board Members. Some time after the election They meet and chose which Officer position they will accept for the coming year. If you are going to nominate someone, be sure they will accept the nomination. 

Zoom participation: It is time to renew our contract with the Zoom company..Like everything else, the price has increased.. so it is time to hear from you on it’s usefulness now that the medical conditions have changed .

October 4th– National Alert Test

Wow… I did not know my phone would put out such a loud noise.. I hope

that your phone sounded.. That says-that in case of a National Emergency,you will be notified..

October 9th.. SET

The annual Simulated Emergency Test took place last Saturday. The test was to see if we were able to provide backup communications to the area hospitals.. This also showed that we are able to not only communicate between those in Green Bay but to hospitals in other Counties. Using Winlink we were able to pass messages to

the State Emergency Management, District EC and State Section Manager.

October 14th Bear Paw Camp… Scouting

This Scouting event is held at Bear Paw Scout Camp near Mountain. The

registration closed shortly after we received notice of invitation. We were able to provide a list of those that have been trained in Youth Safety… Some of you tried to get into the website but could not… most likely because of the closing of the registration. (Guessing) Maybe next year… OR

JOTA: October 21st /22nd

This event is when the Scouts have an opportunity to try to contact other Scouts from around the world via Radio.. We just provide the means and mentoring to do that. We have been asked to set up for this activity to provide for JOTA as well as for the radio merit badge. The location has been changed to the Scout Center near New Franken These are two very active Scout Troops. So we may need two stations … ( Most likely, just on Saturday) do you have a portable HF station??

We can provide the coax and antenna .. If you want to help at this event, please contact me d.catalano2937@gmail.com

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RADIO HAPPENINGS 9.27.2023 ..

 

CALENDAR* SEPT. 30th to Oct 27th, 2023

September 30th and October 1st – S.E. Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse 

October 4th – National  Alert Test

 October 9th – State Simulated Emergency Test – S.E.T.          

October 9th  - Last open house (radio)  at the Kewaunee Lighthouse.

October 11th – Siren Test net

October 12th – GBM&K Club meeting … St Norbert 7PM

October 13 & 14 – STEMpede  at Bear Paw Camp.. radio merit badge.

October 21  &/or 22nd..  Scouting Jamboree On The Air.     Radio

September TECH TALK…

  The Gold Microphone goes to Paul Blum, K9ARF, for the great presentation about Radio Frequency Interference.. How to find out where it is coming from and how to keep it out of your radio.  As some of you know, I have been plagued with Broadcast radio interference that wiped out the 80 and 40 meter band SSB at my home.  He was able to produce a filter that cleared that up and after a year and a half, I am now able to renew my contacts on those bands.. Thanks Paul.. 

  

If you have a topic  that you are familiar with and wish to pass on the knowledge before the October meeting, let our President Paul KB9ØP know so we can let others know  the subject of the Talk.. 

GBM&K Meeting: October 12th

The September meeting was, once again, a full house.  Thanks to all that came and participated. 

This month of October is an important one. This will be the first of the nominations for the 2024 Executive Board. Each year, all the Board positions are open for nominations..  You elect five (5) Board Members. At the end of the election which takes place at the  November Annual  Meeting of the Corporation, (which all paid members belong to) They meet and chose which Officer position they will accept for the coming year. If you are going to nominate someone, be sure they will accept the nomination. 

Zoom participation: It is time to renew our contract with the Zoom company.. Like everything else, the price has increased.. so it is time to hear from you on it’s usefulness now that the medical conditions have changed .

Join Meeting with Zoom (give a little time for host to connect) 

https://zoom.us/j/98520841730?pwd=Q212bzltb2o4bitHQ3lHRnVtMy9aZz09

Meeting ID: 985 2084 1730
Passcode: 240648
One tap mobile number:   https://zoom.us/u/atfy36sxq

Sept. 30th & Oct 1st..   A Special Event station is being set up at the Kewaunee Lighthouse.. This is in conjunction with the Door County Lighthouse Festival.. So if you live in Door county, welcome to this part of the festival… If you are interested in operating at this station, either let Dave N8KQS know or just come out an join in.. Two days worth.. from 10am to 4pm – come out either or both days . You can bring the family..  This activity is scheduled for you… if you are a Tech, what a great opportunity to get on HF.    This weekend!

   October 4^th – National  Alert Test

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.

The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11. 

October 9th.. SET

This years Simulated Emergency Test will include the hospitals in the area and  their ability to communicate with each other …. Which is where you come in. If you wish to participate in this test and can mobilize your equipment, contact the Brown/Kewaunee Emergency Coordinator, Dave Z, KD9HJJ… (if you were at the last meeting, you should have a list of the Club Members) 

October 11th..    Siren Test Net (see list attached) 

   

October 14th Bear Paw Camp… Scouting 

This Scouting event is held at Bear Paw Scout Camp near Mountain. We usually set up our EComm Trailer, string up an antenna and provide the needed means of radio communications for those working on  their Radio Merit Badge.. also tweaks  the interest of those stopping by… Scouts as well as their parents.   A one day event for us this year. This means an early start to set everything up.. 

JOTA:  October 21st /22nd Jamboree On The Air  

   This event is when the Scouts have an opportunity to try to contact other Scouts from around the world via Radio.. We just provide the means and mentoring  to do that. We have been asked to set up for this activity to provide for JOTA as well as for the radio merit badge. The location has been changed to the Scout Center near New Franken  These are  two very active Scout Troops. So we may need two stations … do you have a portable HF station?? 

Helping to keep you

Radio Active….      Come and join in…

 

                                                                         

   

RADIO HAPPENINGS 9.7.2023

,    CALENDAR* SEPT. 9 – SEPT. 23RD  , 2023

**SEPTEMBER 9TH:  ORC Fall Swapfest: Cedarburg, WI

SEPTEMBER 13TH: Siren Test Net ..11:45 – 12:05

SEPTEMBER 14TH  Tech Talk 6:30 B4 Meeting. RFI (RadioFreq Interference) 

SEPTEMBER 14th GB Mike & Key Club Meeting, 7PM .St Norbert College,

   G-M Science Building 4th Floor                   . 

**SEPTEMBER 22-23, HRO Superfest

 GBM&K Meeting: 

The September meeting is the one that if you have a suggested ByLaw Change, bring it in writing to the meeting. The agenda looks interesting again this month. The Minutes of the Last Meeting & Financial  will be sent out in a separate email.

**There will be a Tech Talk, at 6:30ish. The subject will be about Radio Frequency Interference. This will be presented by Paul, K9ARF.    ALSO if the Tech Talk is in progress.. either come in and be courteous and not disrupt the talk, OR wait in  the hallway until the talk is completed …  thanks.. 

 

Join Meeting with Zoom (give a little time for host to connect) 

https://zoom.us/j/98520841730?pwd=Q212bzltb2o4bitHQ3lHRnVtMy9aZz09

Meeting ID: 985 2084 1730

Passcode: 240648

One tap mobile Find your local

number: https://zoom.us/u/atfy36sxq

Possible upcoming events . .

Sept. Bylaw change submission

Oct .  Demonstration of radio at the Kewaunee Lighthouse

    :Nomination of Exec.Board/Officers : STEMpede-- Scouting event at Bear Paw Camp.

         :JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) 3rd weekend

         : Plan Christmas Party

Nov. Ham Cram

         Annual Corporation Meeting

        Election of Board/Officers

RADIO DEMONSTRATION:

  The Kewaunee Lighthouse ,where we activated for National Lighthouse Day, is having an open house  on the weekend of October 6-8.. There is an opportunity to demonstrate Ham Radio during their open house. This would be showing how radio played an important part for ships finding the lighthouse. As well as what it is  today..  .. If interested, contact Dave, N8KQS.. 

STEMpede:   

   This Scouting event is held at Bear Paw Scout Camp near Mountain. We usually set up our EComm Trailer, string up an antenna and provide the needed means of radio communications for those working on  their Radio Merit Badge.. also tweaks  the interest of those stopping by… Scouts as well as their parents.   A one day event for us this year. This means an early start to set everything up.. 

JOTA:                                                                                  

   At the next Club meeting, the question “Will we want to participate in the Scout Jamboree  On The Air this year?” … This event is when the Scouts have an opportunity to try to contact other Scouts from around the world via Radio.. We just provide the means and mentoring  to do that. More on this at the meeting… 

 

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RADIO HAPPENINGS 8.8.2023

 

CALENDAR AUG. 9^th to AUG.31^st. ,2023

AUGUST 9^TH:  Siren Test Net. Check latest siren list attached.

AUGUST 10^TH :  GB Mike & Key Club Meeting, St Norbert College, G& M Science Building 4^th Floor     

AUGUST 10^TH:  Winlink Thursday : https://emcomm-training.org/index.html Then pick on “Winlink Thursdays”

BREAKDOWN –

GBM&K Meeting: If there is a Tech Talk, it would be before the meeting.. Meeting time is 7PM. Enter from the Chapel side, turn left watch for the elevator on the right. go to 4^th floor.

Join Meeting with Zoom (give a little time for host to connect)
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Meeting ID: 985 2084 1730
Passcode: 240648
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 Winlink Thursday: EMCOMM-training is a group that provides training to pass messages.  Using Winlink, they show how to manipulate the forms that are within the Winlink program as well as how to send them out and receive replies. Presently, it is a once a month program. There is no cost. Messages can be sent via Telnet, HF Radio or even VHF radio. Very similar to Packet but at a higher level..

CQ Tuesday:  On the third Tuesday of the month, around 11:30 Ham radio operators and those interested, meet at the Bay Family Restaurant on the corner of Military and 9^th Street for a lunch and chat.. all welcome..

Other items of interest:

From Steve, KB9MWR 

If you have old ham radio materials there is now a fast track way to
donate them to a global library.  See the links below:
I have mailed them boxes of local SK's collections in the past and
normally it takes a few years before they get time and spare resources
to digitize such things.

I am working with them to get those out of their storage queue and
move them to the front of the line

http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-digital-communications-grants-continue
https://youtu.be/ZNPtKMoGagg
https://archive.org/details/dlarc-handout
Either reach out to me, or arrange to leave them at Tower Electronics and I'll get them from there.

  
Lighthouse Weekend Aug 5-7
  The gate was open to us as we arrived at 8AM to the GB Yachting Club.  A 40 thru 6mtr OCF dipole was placed between the two Range Lights.      In case someone else would show up with a radio and wanted to join in, a 80 thru 6mtr OCF dipole was raised from atop  the South Light  and sloped toward the East.  There did not seem to be anyone on 40 or 20 meters.. switched over to the longer antenna, but was rejected on all bands by the radio. Took that antenna down and put up a different 80- 6mtr OCF dipole.. but had the same problem … went back to the 40+ antenna and began to make contacts.
 While putting things away when we closed down, Wes found that the connector between the two coax cables was only connected on one side..
Of course, that was on me. But we made contacts and met a bunch of visitors as they came to view the Lights. Once again, Wayne Dunbar and the rest of the Light Keepers were very hospitable and big THANK You to them.
  The OCF dipoles were checked again the next day because we planned on using them at the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse  on the 7^th.
        Which we did…… Monday the 7^th was a beautiful day.. Mike, W9MWP and I headed out to Kewaunee and upon arriving , met up with Heather, one of the Lighthouse Keepers. She went out and opened the Lighthouse while we took out  the items from the trailer to use for the event.  While walking out the 1,280 feet of pier, Jim, one of the other volunteers and the lead person that was contacted by Walt, KE9WTT to arrange to operate from this Lighthouse, came up by bicycle.  The bike was the way to go if you were making a number of trips to the site. He lent a hand and carried up some of our load.

  The crew was very hospitable and helped us set up. The plan was to throw down a rope from the light, then tie on one end of the antenna, stretch it out and tie it to one on the ship tie on’s that are in the middle of the pier… so we had a  sloping to the West. Our desk was right at the front door… a super view..  After a few contacts on 14.263, one check in told us that a net would be starting on .262, so we QSY’d and did not take long for Mike to start drawing them in.  You can see the video at the Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse web site, or the club Facebook page.

  It was a fun time with all the visitors that came in and the interaction with the volunteers… Did I forget to mention the beautiful day, The breeze off the lake, the quietness, and the low humidity (which was envied by the Southern states we talked to.. ) 

IF you have a item of interest such as a new piece of equipment, software, gadget, or power supply  that you want to let operators know about, send it to the editor of this newsletter. Then it will be shared to those on the list.. LIKE;;;

 
How about the “Digirig” .. Want a link between the radio and your computer..? Want to spend less than $100 ?  Nice and smaller than the Signalink?   Not going to say any more about it…  look for it on line… the manufacturer has the lesser price (at least it was last week…) 
 
Be sure to check out the items that were attached to the same email this came on …
Stay Radio Active….