RADIO HAPPENINGS Between the lines April 9, 2023

 UP COMING EVENTS FOR APRIL

APRIL 10TH FIELD DAY COMMITTEE

APRIL 12TH SIREN TEST NET

APRIL 13TH  HAMFEST COMMITTEE

 APRIL 13TH GB MIKE&KEY CLUB MEETING 

APRIL 17TH TAXES DUE  

APRIL 18TH CQ TUESDAY  

APRIL 23RD MS WALK De Pere-  Contact Robert KA9BXG to help

May 6, 2023 – Ozaukee Radio Club Spring Swapfest 

Newsletter changes .. 

   We are still experimenting with the newsletter being posted in the Website and not being sent out separately .  There will be a notice letting you know of the site has been updated and a link to get here.  

    The usual attachments of the Minutes of the last meeting, the Siren Net list, the Financial Officer report, other Radio Club newsletters, and other short term information will be as before. 

 The Zoom link will be here as well.. as with other things in life, Zoom is not a guarantied thing. 

   ANTENNA TIME COMING

    It looks as if it will be a short Spring again this year and just jumping into Summer..  Good antenna testing time.. In preparation for Field Day, members will be testing the antennas and coaxial cables and perhaps the radio equipment sometime at the end of April and/or early May.  Stay tuned for the dates and times..  

In the U.S. and Canada, the plural of the noun antenna is antennae when the word denotes the flexible sensory appendages on insects and other animals. But when the word refers to a metallic apparatus for sending or receiving electromagnetic signals, American and Canadian writers usually use antennas. 

LEFTOVERS...

         There are still some Baofeng odds and ends such as ear buds, over-the-ear kind with built in microphone, and head sets with inline microphone, short rubber duckies for HTs, a few longer ones also, a speaker mic, back clips, +  lanyards,  a heavy duty dummy load (oil filled) , a bunch of wall warts with usb slots for charging electronics,  At this point, reasonable offers are accepted...  I will have most of the items in my van at most of the scheduled  events listed above...   All funds are still  going to the Club Treasury.. 

      Sale Corner.   If you have some items you are selling and want posted here, .. Send a file to me and I will post it here.. 

        GreenBay Mike&Key Club Meetings:

April 13th –The Tower Room, 4^th floor of the G-M Science Bldg. (elevator) 7PM. (sometimes a Tech Talk at 6:30)

   Join Zoom Meeting if everything works ok... 

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Meeting ID: 985 2084 1730
Passcode: 240648
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RADIO HAPPENINGS between the lines on April 1st

 UP COMING EVENTS FOR APRIL

APRIL 9TH EASTER  

APRIL 12TH SIREN TEST NET

 APRIL 13TH GB MIKE&KEY CLUB MEETING 

APRIL 17TH TAXES DUE  

APRIL 18TH CQ TUESDAY  

APRIL 23RD MS WALK De Pere-  Contact Robert KA9BXG to help

Hamfests:

  We were slowed down from going to the March 25th Fest in Milwaukee due  to an unexpected large amount of snow. Hope they had a good group show up . 

On the Eastern side of the state, the next one will be: 

    May 6, 2023 – Ozaukee Radio Club Spring Swapfest

Location: Cedarburg, WI

Sponsor: Ozaukee Radio Club

Website: www.ozaukeeradioclub.org 

     Just noticed there is a Tailgate Hamfest at HRO on May 18th 9 to noon.  More info @: https://www.w9rh.org/club-events/tailgate-ham-fest/      If you are not going to the Hamvention in Ohio, this may be on your short trip list... 

    Then the next one would be HERE! The GBM&K Club Hamfest on 

JUNE 3RD.  Only 64 more days !!! 2 months.. 

   There was a good turnout last year and looking forward to another one this year.. Of course, your help will be needed.." all hands on board " . I wasn't in  the Navy, but I saw a lot of movies. 

  Don't miss the Green Bay Hamfest!!  Please join the Green Bay Mike & Key Club from 8:00 AM 'til Noon on Saturday June 3, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 South Henry Street in Green Bay.  We had a great event last year and this one will be even better.

The Hamfest will feature tailgating/trunk sales, commercial vendors, license testing, plenty of door prizes, refreshments, a cash raffle drawing, and lots more.  Don't miss this opportunity to meet the ARRL Wisconsin Section Manager, Jason Spetz, KC9FXE.

Tickets are $5 at the door.  Tailgate/trunk sales spaces and indoor tables are only $10.  You can pay at the door, or better yet, reserve your table or tailgate space by contacting Todd Clausen, W9GRB at toddw9grb@gmail.com or 414-455-6374. 

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GreenBay Mike&Key Club Meetings:

April 13th –The Tower Room, 4^th floor of the G-M Science Bldg. (elevator) 7PM. (sometimes a Tech Talk at 6:30)

   Join Zoom Meeting if everything works ok... 

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

                                   

Radio Happenings March 20, 2023..

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS.. 

March 21st, CQ Tuesday

March 22nd, second day of Spring

March 25th, 11th Annual Milwaukee Hamfest 

**Banquet*

 The Awards Banquet was held at the Woods Banquet Hall. The dinner of Broasted chicken, Tenderloin tips, mashed potatos and gravy, stuffing (dressing), warm rolls, cold slaw and dessert was served family style.

   The awards were presented. The Ham of the Year was presented to David Ziesmer, KD9HJJ for all his participation and leadership during the past year

    Our President, Paul Racine, was given a Certificate of Appreciation for his leadership and efforts as President for 2022.

   A symbolic award, “The Invisible Award”, was given to all those that gave their time and efforts to the interests of the Club, working in the background seemingly unnoticed. This also included the significant others for assisting to attain the goals.

   

****WIS QSO Party..*

 The snow was falling at a record pace, the wind was blowing and the temperature was falling.. a perfect evening to stay inside and participate in a radio contest! 

   A couple of us (Todd, W9GRB and myself) took the EComm trailer up to Bay Settlement road and set up just South of the Hill Top Café (BP Gas Station) The bands were pretty clear and busy.. Colorado was having their QSO Party also. 

     We set up an Off Center Fed dipole. Our elevation there is about 610 feet. The calls were coming in from all over the state. We may not have made as many contacts as AB9GK, Gene, with his 319.. but had fun. Contacted other members of the Club during this event as well.. cannot wait to see the  results.. I see that others have posted  their count on the Club Facebook page..

 

A big thanks to Scott, KD9LHY’s sons that helped dig us out. Yes, the coats had to stay on.. No tubes in the radio to keep us warm..   

  Fund Raisers – Brat barns Schedule

 Sunday  May 7 @ GB East                                                             Saturday June 17 @ GB East                                                       Saturday July 15th @ De Pere

GreenBay Mike&Key Club Meetings:

April 13th –The Tower Room, 4^th floor of the G-M Science Bldg. (elevator) 7PM. (sometimes a Tech Talk at 6:30)

   Remember the old saying ”Don’t shoot the messenger” – Zoom – The equipment was there this time but there was a problem with the right password.  

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 985 2084 1730
Passcode: 240648
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Radio.. 

 As some of you know, WBAY is celebrating their 70th Anniversary. But did you know that Ham Radio had a big part in putting it into existence?? And at St. Norbert!!  Here is a link to the article in the Press Times  that explains it.. Oh, some of the Club members are thinking about having a Special Event to coumarate this.. what do you think? Willing to participate?   https://gopresstimes.com/2023/03/19/wbay-celebrates-70-years-with-its-roots-in-radio/

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   With the advent of the SDR (software defined radio) there has been a large range of new applications available.. like remote control of your radio with your phone.. supposedly operate from anywhere even do FT8.. check out SDR-Control Mobile!!

One of our members has used it with success. 

73... Stay Radio Active

Radio Happenings February 27th, 2023

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 9th- Ham of the Year deadline

March 9th – M&K Club Meeting

March 12th - Daylight Savings Begins

March 12th - Wis. QSO Party

March 18th - Club Awards Banquet

                         Reminders

Things YOU have to do soon – (now would be better) 

**Banquet Reservations - Get your reservations in to to Dave KD9HJJ  dziesmer@wi.rr.com

*** Ham of the Year Nominations 

.. Do not just submit a name and call. But why that person should be awarded.. Submit your nomination to Robert, KA9BXG at ka9bxg@gmail.com  before March 9th

****WIS QSO Party… Get your crew together and make plans.

Banquet. To submit your RSVP reservation to this event.. send to Dave KD9HJJ  dziesmer@wi.rr.com  Let him know the number of people in your group.. Time; Attitude adjustment at 5 .. Dinner at 6pm -- The Woods Banquet Hall- 530 Erie Road, East GB off of Finger Road. 

March 12th Wis. QSO Party. Time to get your crew together and make plans. This event gives Techs a good chance to team up with the other classes to get up and on the air.. Update your logging software now.  Might be a good chance to check out the Field Day Site??

Fund Raiser – Brat barns Schedule

 Sunday  May 7 @ GB East                                                         Saturday June 17 @ GB East                                                         Saturday July 15th @ De Pere

The annual Field Day will be June 24th – 25th at our new location of Four Seasons Park in Hobart. To be involved with that event contact Wes, W9WES or Gene AB9GK.

GreenBay Mike&Key Club Meetings:

March 9th – (There will be laptop present to make the Zoom possible this time ) The Tower Room, 4th floor of the G-M Science Bldg. (elevator) 7PM. (sometimes a Tech Talk at 6:30)

Join Zoom Meeting

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

Minutes of the last meeting .. Attached to the email.. 

Siren Test Net Log: Attached to the email. Join us on the second Wednesday on the repeater.. 

Radio.. 

 As we get ready for group radio events like the WI QSO, Special Events and Field Day, we concern ourselves with possible interference from a nearby  antenna that is on a different band. There are band pass filters and tuning stubs. There is a good article explaining tuning stubs and showing how to use them. According to the article, with two of  them and a switch, they a can help on most bands. Before the events, there is still time to make some.. 

“A stub is just a length of transmission line terminated in a fixed impedance, usually a short or open-circuit. “

  

The whole article can be found at :: https://www.onallbands.com/simple-filters-from-transmission-line-stubs/

 

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