July 2001
Volume 85 Number 7

CONTENTS
Mark J. Wilson, K1RO
Publisher Technical
Steve Ford, WB8IMY
Editor 28 A Three-Element Lightweight Monobander for 14 MHz
Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE Even a child can lift this high-performance David Reid, PA3HBB
Managing Editor 20-meter beam.
Larry D. Wolfgang, WR1B; Dean Straw, N6BV;
Robert Schetgen, KU7G 32 The Miracle Whip: A Multiband QRP Antenna Robert Victor, VA2ERY
Senior Assistant Technical Editors A low-power HF antenna you can carry in your pocket.
Joe Bottiglieri, AA1GW
Assistant Technical Editor 36 A Three-Element “Monobander” for 17-10 Meters— Brian Wood, W0DZ
Ed Hare, W1RFI; Zack Lau, W1VT; with Two Elements on 20!
Mike Tracy, KC1SX; Al Alvareztorres, AA1DO; A portable multiband beam? You’d better believe it!
John Phillips, K2QAI
Laboratory Staff 42 Getting Started with AMSAT-OSCAR 40 Ed Krome, K9EK
Rick Lindquist, N1RL The first contacts have already been made through the SuperSat. It’s time to
Senior News Editor
Steve Ewald, WV1X
get your station on the air.
Public Service 73 Product Review Joe Bottiglieri, AA1GW
Dan Henderson, N1ND
Contests The Kenwood TS-2000 all-mode multiband transceiver; Video-Lynx 434
Mary E. Lau, N1VH
Micro ATV video transmitter.
At the Foundation
Dave Patton, NT1N
Amateur Radio World
Bernie McClenny, W3UR
How’s DX?
Bill Moore, NC1L
DXCC, VUCC
John Hennessee, N1KB
Washington Mailbox
John Troster, W6ISQ; Emil Pocock, W3EP; 73
Diane Ortiz, K2DO; Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU;
Paul L. Rinaldo, W4RI; Al Brogdon, W1AB; 113
George Fremin III, K5TR; Roger Burch, WF4N;
John Dilks, K2TQN; Rich Arland, K7SZ;
H. Ward Silver, N0AX; Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z
Contributing Editors
Michelle Bloom, WB1ENT
Production Supervisor
Jodi Morin, KA1JPA
News and Features
Assistant Production Supervisor/Layout
9 “It Seems to Us. . .”: Why Not 222?
Sue Fagan
Graphic Design Supervisor 15 DC Currents Steve Mansfield, N1MZA
David Pingree, N1NAS ARRL’s “Washington Team” pursues an Amateur Radio agenda on Capitol Hill.
Senior Technical Illustrator
Michael Daniels 46 Honduras 2000 “Radiosolidarity” Julio Volpe, EA5XX
Technical Illustrator A Spanish volunteer effort in Central America turns into a DXpedition.
Joe Shea, Paul Lappen
Production Assistants 49 Fessenden Lost and Found Vic Curtis, WA3YUV
Ed Vibert The most appropriate way to honor the inventor of radiotelephony is...on the air!
Proofreader
John Bee, N1GNV
56 Defying Gravity with Amateur Radio Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT
Advertising Manager Ham radio becomes an integral part of the world’s largest hot-air balloon event.
Hanan Al-Rayyashi, KB1AFX 59 Protecting Our Bands: More than Meets the Eye Paul Rinaldo, W4RI
Advertising Sales Representative
Our frequencies are under assult at home and aboard. Find out what the ARRL
Melissa Yrayta
Advertising Traffic Coordinator is doing to protect them.
Debra Jahnke 82 Happenings Rick Lindquist, N1RL
Circulation Manager
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station a hit for “space tourist” and
Kathy Capodicasa, N1GZO
Deputy Circulation Manager crews alike; Three states pass Amateur Radio antenna bills; ARRL again asks
FCC to make hams primary at 2300-2305 MHz; FCC puts regulatory ball in
In order to ensure prompt delivery, we ask that hams’ court; AO-40 transponder tests a success.
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 QST Workbench
64 The Doctor is IN
Routing coax to towers; dipoles in small back yards; antenna “resonance,”
more...
66 QRP-France with a “Junk Box Shorty Forty” Antenna
You don’t have to book a trip to Paris Philip T. Sage, KF8JW
to enjoy this neat little antenna.
69 Short Takes Steve Ford, WB8IMY
West Mountain Radio Nomic Sound Card/Transceiver Interface
70 Test Your Knowledge! H. Ward Silver, N0AX
This quiz will put your mind in orbit.
71 Hints & Kinks Bob Schetgen, KU7G
Keeping keys clean; extending tube life; DX on a baby monitor; finding
lost parts; more...

Our Cover:
Bruce Herrick, WW1M, captured this
impressive shot of the W1XE/0 antennas
at sunset during the 2000 June VHF QSO
Party. Accompanied by images of the
56 projects you’ll find in this issue, it sets the
mood for a month of antenna-building fun!

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 A
THE AMERICAN RADIO
RELAY LEAGUE INC
R R “IT SEEMS TO US…”
L
The American Radio Relay League Inc is a
noncommercial association of radio amateurs,
organized for the promotion of interest in
Amateur Radio communication and experimenta-
tion, for the establishment of networks to provide
Why Not 222?
communication in the event of disasters or other attention—and some of whom will be
emergencies, for the advancement of the radio art
Here’s a pop quiz: What frequency
and of the public welfare, for the representation of bands are available to any licensed ama- unhappy that we’re now doing so and giv-
the radio amateur in legislative matters, and for teur in the United States, regardless of ing away their secret!
the maintenance of fraternalism and a high
standard of conduct. license class? Why doesn’t 222 MHz get more atten-
ARRL is an incorporated association without The answer: 222-225 and 1270-1295 tion? Mostly it’s because the band exists
capital stock chartered under the laws of the
State of Connecticut, and is an exempt MHz. These bands are available to Novice only here in the Americas. There is no
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the operators as well as to anyone with a Tech- amateur band between 2 meters and
Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its affairs are
governed by a Board of Directors, whose voting nician or higher class license. This ar- 70 cm in either Japan or Europe, the two
members are elected every three years by the rangement dates back to 1987, when lim- other major markets for ham gear. This
general membership. The officers are elected or
appointed by the directors. The League is ited voice privileges were restored to Nov- means that a manufacturer’s product de-
noncommercial, and no one who could gain ices (decades ago Novices had voice privi- velopment, manufacturing, and market-
financially from the shaping of its affairs is eligible
for membership on its Board. leges on 2 meters). There was a brief spurt ing costs must be offset entirely by sales
“Of, by, and for the radio amateur,” the ARRL of interest in the 220-MHz band when Nov- in the American market. Cautious Japa-
numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active
amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of ices were allowed to operate there, but nese manufacturers understandably have
achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur Novice voice privileges on 10 meters tended to focus on their domestic market
affairs.
A bona fide interest in Amateur Radio is the proved to be more popular. first. Even American manufacturers have
only essential qualification of membership; an When 220-222 MHz was withdrawn been reluctant to take the risk. Pricing
Amateur Radio license is not a prerequisite,
although full voting membership is granted only to from the Amateur Radio Service in 1991 policies also have had an impact. Antici-
licensed amateurs in the US. the rate of growth in the use of the remain- pating sales in smaller quantities, manu-
Membership inquiries and general correspon-
dence should be addressed to the administrative ing portion of the band began to slow. Not facturers have tended to price 222-MHz
headquarters; see page 10 for detailed contact to minimize the magnitude of the loss, this products at a premium over 2-meter gear
information.
was somewhat ironic in that the FCC pro- even when they were functionally the
Founding President (1914-1936) ceeding that resulted in the withdrawal of same.
Hiram Percy Maxim, W1AW
220-222 MHz actually strengthened our There are signs that the tide is now turn-
Officers hold on the rest of the band by making the ing. One reason may be that the American
President: JIM D. HAYNIE,* W5JBP,
3226 Newcastle Dr, Dallas, TX 75220-1640; allocation primary and exclusive. Repeat- market for ham gear is somewhat
(214-366-9400); w5jbp@arrl.org ers were already limited to the frequen- healthier than either the Japanese or
First Vice President: JOEL M. HARRISON,*
W5ZN, 528 Miller Rd, Judsonia, AR 72081;
cies above 222 MHz and so only the few the European market, leading to greater
w5zn@arrl.org that had to vacate what became the weak- interest in meeting our needs. Prices on
Vice President: KAY C. CRAIGIE, WT3P, signal portion of the band at 222.0- 222-MHz hand-helds and mobiles have
5 Faggs Manor Ln, Paoli, PA 19301; (610-993-9623);
wt3p@arrl.org 222.15 MHz were directly affected. dropped, although they are not yet on a
Vice President: JOHN C. KANODE, N4MM, Weak-signal operators were forced to re- par with the incredible 2-meter bargains
1741 Old Chapel Rd, Boyce, VA 22620;
(540-837-1340); n4mm@arrl.org locate, requiring in some cases significant to be had. It may be significant that much
International Affairs Vice President: equipment modifications, but this was of the new-product “buzz” at the Dayton
RODNEY STAFFORD, W6ROD, 5155 Shadow
Estates, San Jose, CA 95135; (408-274-0492); accomplished and life went on. Perhaps Hamvention had to do with Kenwood’s
w6rod@arrl.org the greatest impact of the reallocation was new TH-F6A triband hand-held, which
Executive Vice President: DAVID SUMNER,* K1ZZ
Secretary: DAVID SUMNER, K1ZZ
to auxiliary operation and fixed packet will cover the three bands between 144
Treasurer: JAMES McCOBB Jr, W1LLU links; some of this activity shifted to FM and 450 MHz.
Chief Financial Officer: BARRY J. SHELLEY, N1VXY simplex frequencies and a little went to The remaining glaring gap is in the
Chief Operating Officer: MARK WILSON, K1RO 219-220 MHz when that band became frequency coverage of multiband, multi-
Staff available on a very limited basis. mode rigs. Rigs such as ICOM’s IC-
Technical Relations Manager Activity patterns on 222 MHz (also 706MKIIG, Yaesu’s FT-847, FT-100D
Paul Rinaldo, W4RI
Legislative and Public Affairs Manager
called 1.25 meters) today vary greatly and FT-817, and Kenwood’s TS-2000 are
Steve Mansfield, N1MZA from place to place. We know of 1,718 engineering marvels that set new stan-
General Counsel repeaters in the band. In some areas they dards in terms of features per cubic centi-
Christopher Imlay, W3KD
Production & Editorial Department are just as active and nearly as numerous meter. Their designers owe us no apolo-
Manager: Steve Ford, WB8IMY as on 2 meters. (We’ve long harbored gies for having designed them for the
Advertising Department the suspicion that we’d have enjoyed world market and for not yet offering cov-
Manager: John Bee, N1GNV
Circulation Department greater success defending 220 at the FCC erage of our uniquely American 222-
Manager: Debra Jahnke
Deputy Manager: Katherine Capodicasa, N1GZO
if the activity in the Washington, DC, area 225 MHz band. Still, we hope that as
Membership Services Department had been as high as in such cities as Los they consider the future evolution of
Manager: Wayne Mills, N7NG Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia or even these successful product lines they will
Field & Educational Services Department
Manager: Rosalie White, K1STO
Hartford.) Proponents of the band are put 222-MHz coverage high on the list of
Volunteer Examiner Department quick to point out that it generally suffers features to be added at the first opportu-
Manager: Bart Jahnke, W9JJ less interference from commercial land- nity. Why not? After all, it’s the only fea-
Business Staff mobile transmitters in adjacent bands than ture that can be used by each and every
Business Manager: Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY
either 2 meters or 70 cm, which translates one of the more than 684,000 licensed
Comptroller: LouAnn Campanello
Information Services: Don Durand, Manager
to better receiver sensitivity and improved amateurs in the United States. In today’s
Office Manager: Robert Boucher
coverage. In short, it’s a great band with global Amateur Radio environment,
*Executive Committee Member a loyal following, some of whom occa- that’s not a market that’s likely to be ig-
sionally chide us for not giving it more nored.—David Sumner, K1ZZ
July 2001 9
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ARRL Directors
Atlantic Division Great Lakes Division Northwestern Division Southeastern Division
BERNIE FULLER, N3EFN GEORGE RACE, WB8BGY GREG MILNES, W7OZ FRANK M. BUTLER JR, W4RH*
17668 Price Rd, Saegertown, PA 16433 3865 Gibbs Rd, Albion, MI 49224 740 SE 24th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 323 Elliott Rd SE, Ft Walton Beach,
(814-763-1529); (517-531-4758); 97123-7286 (503-648-6990); FL 32548 (850-244-5425);
n3efn@arrl.org wb8bgy@arrl.org w7oz@arrl.org w4rh@arrl.org
Vice Director: William C. Edgar, N3LLR, Vice Director: Gary L. Johnston, Vice Director: Jim Fenstermaker, Vice Director: Evelyn Gauzens,
22 Jackson Ave., Bradford, PA 16701 KI4LA, 3056 Hergott Dr, K9JF, 10312 NE 161st Ave, W4WYR, 2780 NW 3rd St, Miami, FL
(814-362-1250); n3llr@arrl.org Edgewood, KY 41017-3377 Vancouver, WA 98682 (360-256- 33125 (305-642-4139);
Central Division (859-341-7477); ki4la@arrl.org 1716); k9jf@arrl.org w4wyr@arrl.org
GEORGE R. ISELY, W9GIG Hudson Division Pacific Division Southwestern Division
736 Fellows Street, St Charles, IL FRANK FALLON, N2FF* JIM MAXWELL, W6CF, FRIED HEYN, WA6WZO*
60174 (630-584-3510); 30 E Williston Ave, East Williston, PO Box 473, Redwood Estates, CA 962 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA
w9gig@arrl.org NY 11596 (516-746-7652); 95044 (408-353-3911); 92626 (714-549-8516);
Vice Director: Howard S. Huntington, n2ff@arrl.org w6cf@arrl.org wa6wzo@arrl.org
K9KM, 25350 N Marilyn Ln, Hawthorn Vice Director: Stephen A. Mendelsohn, Vice Director: Bob Vallio, W6RGG, Vice Director: Art Goddard, W6XD,
Woods, IL 60047 (847-438-3452); W2ML, 318 New Milford Ave, Dumont, 18655 Sheffield Rd, Castro Valley, 2901 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
k9km@arrl.org NJ 07628 (201-384-0570); CA 94546 (510-537-6704); 92626 (714-556-4396);
Dakota Division w2ml@arrl.org w6rgg@arrl.org w6xd@arrl.org
JAY BELLOWS, K0QB Midwest Division Roanoke Division West Gulf Division
997 Portland Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 WADE WALSTROM, W0EJ DENNIS BODSON, W4PWF COY C. DAY, N5OK
(651-983-2420); k0qb@arrl.org 7431 Macon Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA 233 N Columbus St, Arlington, VA RR1, Box 254, Union City, OK
Vice Director: Twila Greenheck, N0JPH, 52411 (319-393-8982); w0ej@arrl.org 22203 (703-243-3743); 73090-9726 (405-483-5632);
3333 Owasso Heights Rd, Vice Director: Bruce Frahm, K0BJ, w4pwf@arrl.org n5ok@arrl.org
Shoreview, MN 55126 (651-483-1214); PO Box DX, Colby, KS 67701 Vice Director: Leslie Shattuck Sr, Vice Director: David Woolweaver,
n0jph@arrl.org (785-462-7388); k0bj@arrl.org K4NK, 127 Henderson St, Greenville, K5RAV, 2210 S. 77 Sunshine Strip,
Delta Division New England Division SC 29611 (864-421-0732); Harlingen, TX 78550 (956-425-3128);
TOM FRENAYE, K1KI* k4nk@arrl.org k5rav@arrl.org
RICK RODERICK, K5UR
PO Box 1463, Little Rock, AR 72203 PO Box 386, West Suffield, CT 06093 Rocky Mountain Division
(501-988-2527); k5ur@arrl.org (860-668-5444); k1ki@arrl.org WALT STINSON, W0CP,
Vice Director: Henry R. Leggette, Vice Director: Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, 999 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80209
WD4Q, 7335 Ginger Snap Cove, 85 High St, Chelmsford, MA 01824 (303-770-3926); w0cp@arrl.org As an ARRL member, you elect the
Memphis, TN 38125-4732 (978-250-1235); k1twf@arrl.org Vice Director: Warren G. “Rev” directors and vice directors who
(901-757-0444); wd4q@arrl.org Morton, WS7W, 1341 Trojan Dr, represent your division on ARRL
Casper, WY 82609 (307-235-2799); policy matters. If you have a question
ws7w@arrl.org or comment about League policies,
contact your representatives at the
*Executive Committee Member addresses shown.
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 Get to Know Your Section Manager
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SM has an appointment available. If your ARRL section has a Web site, the address can be found at http://www.arrl.org/field/org/smlist.html.

Atlantic Division Northwestern Division

Delaware Randall K. Carlson, WB0JJX, 121 Scarborough Park Dr, Alaska L. Kent Petty, KL5T, 21440 Falling Water Cir, Eagle River,
No. 10, Wilmington, DE 19804 (302-655-6179); AK 99517 (907-243-5856); kl5t@arrl.org
wb0jjx@arrl.org Eastern Washington Kyle Pugh, KA7CSP, W 5006 Houston Ave, Spokane, WA
Eastern Pennsylvania Eric Olena, WB3FPL, RR5 Box 5687, Mohnton, PA 19540 99208 (509-327-5039); ka7csp@arrl.org
(610-775-0526); wb3fpl@arrl.org Idaho Michael Elliott, K7BOI, 11286 West Hickory Dale Dr, Boise, ID
Maryland-DC Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, 1133 Apple Valley Rd, Accokeek, 83713-1028 (208-376-3458); k7boi@arrl.org
MD 20607 (301-292-6263); w3tom@arrl.org Montana Darrell Thomas, N7KOR, 743 33rd Ave NE, Great Falls,
Northern New York Thomas Dick, KF2GC, 4 Jenkins St, Saranac Lake, NY MT 59404 (406-453-8574); n7kor@arrl.org
12983 (518-891-0508); kf2gc@arrl.org Oregon William Sawders, K7ZM, 19821 Ponderosa St, Bend, OR
Southern New Jersey Jean Priestley, KA2YKN, 7158 Chandler Ave, 97702 (541-389-6258); k7zm@arrl.org
Pennsauken, NJ 08105 (856-662-3587); Western Washington Harry Lewis, W7JWJ, 10352 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,
ka2ykn@arrl.org WA 98125 (206-523-9117); w7jwj@arrl.org
Western New York Scott Bauer, W2LC, 1964 Connors Rd, Pacific Division
Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (315-638-7551); w2lc@arrl.org
East Bay Andy Oppel, KF6RCO, 1308 Burbank St, Alameda,
Western Pennsylvania John V. Rodgers, N3MSE, 803 S Main St, Butler, PA
CA 94501-3946 (510-523-3953); kf6rco@arrl.org
16001-6326 (724-287-0424); n3mse@arrl.org
Nevada Jan Welsh, NK7N, 59 Constitution Ave, Henderson, NV
Central Division 89015-5702 (702-565-0242); nk7n@arrl.org
Illinois Bruce Boston, KD9UL, 815 E 3rd St, Beardstown, IL Pacific Ronald Phillips, AH6HN, HCR 2 Box 6637, Keaau, HI
62618 (217-323-9809); kd9ul@arrl.org 96749 (808-982-6513); ah6hn@arrl.org
Indiana Peggy Coulter, W9JUJ, 12330 SCR 200 E, Muncie, IN Sacramento Valley Jerry Boyd, K6BZ, PO Box 252, Igo, CA 96047
47302 (765-288-0481); w9juj@arrl.org (530-396-2256); k6bz@arrl.org
Wisconsin Donald Michalski, W9IXG, 4214 Mohawk Dr, Madison, San Francisco Leonard Gwinn, WA6KLK, 2960 Blackhawk Dr, Willits, CA
WI 53711 (608-274-1886); w9ixg@arrl.org 95490-9704; wa6klk@arrl.org
Dakota Division San Joaquin Valley Donald Costello, W7WN, 1900 N Ashby Rd, No. 9,
Minnesota Randy “Max” Wendel, KM0D, 8539 Bryant Ave S, Merced, CA 95348 (209-383-5739); w7wn@arrl.org
Bloomington, MN 55420-2147 (952-888-5953); Santa Clara Valley Glenn Thomas, WB6W, 502 Walnut Dr, Milpitas, CA
km0d@arrl.org 95035-4133 (408-263-9450); wb6w@arrl.org
North Dakota Kent Olson, KAØLDG, 7702 Forest River Road, Fargo, ND
58104-8004 (701-298-0956); ka0ldg@arrl.org Roanoke Division
South Dakota Roland Cory, W0YMB, 815 2nd Ave W, Mobridge, SD North Carolina John Covington, W4CC, PO Box 217122, Charlotte, NC
57601 (605-845-2400); w0ymb@arrl.org 28221(704-577-9405); w4cc@arrl.org
Delta Division South Carolina Patricia Hensley, N4ROS, 164 N Main St PO Box 70,
Arkansas Bob Ideker, WB5VUH, 103 Duquesne Ct, Little Rock, AR Richburg, SC 29729-0070 (803-789-5810); n4ros@arrl.org
72223 (501-868-8847); wb5vuh@arrl.org Virginia Carl Clements, W4CAC, 4405 Wake Forest Rd, Portsmouth,
Louisiana Mickey Cox, K5MC, 754 Cheniere-Drew Rd, West Monroe, VA 23703 (757-484-0546); w4cac@arrl.org
LA 71291 (318-397-1980); k5mc@arrl.org West Virginia O. N. “Olie” Rinehart, WD8V, 1256 Ridge Dr,
Mississippi Malcolm Keown, W5XX, 14 Lake Circle Dr, Vicksburg, MS South Charleston, WV 25309-2434 (304-768-9534);
39180 (601-636-0827); w5xx@arrl.org wd8v@arrl.org
Tennessee O. D. Keaton, WA4GLS, 141 Medearis Dr, Old Hickory, Rocky Mountain Division
TN 37138 (615-758-2329); wa4gls@arrl.org Colorado Tim Armagost, WB0TUB, 6337 S Lafayette Pl, Littleton, CO
Great Lakes Division 80121 (303-795-9683); wb0tub@arrl.org
Kentucky John D. Meyers, N4GNL, 110 Cory Ln, Butler, KY New Mexico Joe Knight, W5PDY, 10408 Snow Heights Blvd NE,
41006-9740 (859-472-6690); n4gnl@arrl.org Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505-299-4581); w5pdy@arrl.org
Michigan Richard Mondro, W8FQT, 800 Dover St, Dearborn Heights, Utah Mel Parkes, AC7CP, 2166 E 2100 North, Layton, UT 84040
MI 48127 (313-730-2111); w8fqt@arrl.org (801-547-1753); ac7cp@arrl.org
Ohio Joseph J. Phillips, K8QOE, 2800 Jupiter Dr, Fairfield, OH Wyoming Robert Williams, N7LKH, PO Box 130, Wapiti, WY 82450
45014-5022 (513-874-0006); k8qoe@arrl.org (307-527-7758); n7lkh@arrl.org
Hudson Division Southeastern Division
Eastern New York Pete Cecere, N2YJZ, 378 Ohayo Mtn Rd, Woodstock, NY Alabama Bill Cleveland, KR4TZ, 2113 Wildwood Place, Mobile,
12498 (845-679-9846); n2yjz@arrl.org AL 36609-2583 (334-661-3892); kr4tz@arrl.org
NYC-Long Island George Tranos, N2GA, PO Box 296, Bellport, NY 11713, Georgia Sandy Donahue, W4RU, 15010 Briarhill Ln, Atlanta, GA 30324
(631-286-7562); n2ga@arrl.org (404-315-1443); w4ru@arrl.org
Northern New Jersey William Hudzik, W3UDT, 111 Preston Dr, Gillette, NJ Northern Florida Rudy Hubbard, WA4PUP, PO Box 843, Milton, FL
07933 (908-580-0493); w2udt@arrl.org 32572-0843 (850-626-0620); wa4pup@arrl.org
Southern Florida Phyllisan West, KA4FZI, 1410 Shelby Parkway, Cape Coral,
Midwest Division FL 33904 (941-574-3467); ka4fzi@arrl.org
Iowa Jim Lasley, N0JL, PO Box 5, Chillicothe, IA 52548 Puerto Rico Victor Madera, KP4PQ, PO Box 191917, San Juan, PR
(641-935-4337); n0jl@arrl.org 00919-1917 (787-789-4998); kp4pq@arrl.org
Kansas Orlan Q. Cook, W0OYH, 12110 We st 71st St, Shawnee, Virgin Islands John Ellis, NP2B, PO Box 24492, Christiansted, St Croix, VI
KS 66216 (913-631-0423); w0oyh@arrl.org 00824 (340-773-9643); np2b@arrl.org
Missouri Dale C. Bagley, K0KY, PO Box 13, Macon, MO 63552-1822 West Central Florida Dave Armbrust, AE4MR, 3024 Salem Ave, Sarasota, FL
(660-385-3629); k0ky@arrl.org 34232 (941-378-1701); ae4mr@arrl.org
Nebraska Bill McCollum, KE0XQ, 1314 Deer Park Blvd, Omaha, NE
Southwestern Division
68108 (402-734-3316); ke0xq@arrl.org
Arizona Clifford Hauser, KD6XH, 8741 N Hollybrook Ave, Tucson,
New England Division AZ 85742 (520-744-9095); kd6xh@arrl.org
Connecticut Betsey Doane, K1EIC, 92 Mohegan Rd, Shelton, CT Los Angeles Phineas J. Icenbice Jr, W6BF, 19323 Halsted St,
06484-2448 (203-929-7759); k1eic@arrl.org Northridge, CA 91324 (818-349-3186); w6bf@arrl.org
Eastern Massachusetts Phil Temples, K9HI, Apt 808, 125 Coolidge Ave, Orange Joe H. Brown, W6UBQ, 5444 La Sierra, Riverside, CA
Watertown, MA 02472-2875 (617-926-5986); 92505 (909-687-8394); w6ubq@arrl.org
k9hi@arrl.org San Diego Tuck Miller, NZ6T, 3122 E 2nd St, National City, CA 91950
Maine William Woodhead, N1KAT, 63 1st Ave, Auburn, ME 04210 (619-434-4211); nz6t@arrl.org
(207-782-4862); n1kat@arrl.org Santa Barbara Robert Griffin, K6YR, 1436 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo,
New Hampshire Al Shuman, N1FIK, PO Box 119, Goffstown, NH CA 93401-3734 (805-543-3346); k6yr@arrl.org
03045-0119 (603-487-3333); n1fik@arrl.org
West Gulf Division
Rhode Island Armand E. Lambert, K1FLD, 144 Summer St, Woonsocket,
RI 02895 (401-762-0536); k1fld@arrl.org North Texas Donald L. Mathis, KB5YAM, 1190 Emerald Sound Blvd,
Vermont Bob DeVarney, WE1U, 43 W Milton Rd, Milton, VT 05468 Oak Point, TX 75068-2236 (972-292-1203); kb5yam@arrl.org
(802-893-7336); we1u@arrl.org Oklahoma Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT, 16101 E 98th St N, Owasso, OK
Western Massachusetts William Voedisch, W1UD, 240 Main St, Leominster, MA 74055 (918-272-9872); k5ttt@arrl.org
01453 (978-537-2502); w1ud@arrl.org South Texas E. Ray Taylor, N5NAV, 688 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX
78130 (830-625-1683); n5nav@arrl.org
West Texas Clay Emert, K5TRW, 109 Pasodale Rd, El Paso, TX
79907-6009 (915-859-5502); k5trw@arrl.org

12 July 2001
 DC Currents
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Manager, Legislative and Public Affairs

Just as radio waves aren’t constrained by artificial boundaries, neither is ARRL’s

government relations effort. “DC Currents” covers behind-the-scenes activity you
need to know about in Congress, at the FCC and other regulatory agencies, as
well as at worldwide bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union.

ARRL “Washington Team” Pursues Amateur Radio Agenda on Hill

ARRL’s activities on Capitol Hill one of the biggest impediments to legisla- “broadband deployment” and other issues.
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on behalf of our members recently
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tive progress on our priority issues so far Sometimes “Hill Watchers” forget that the
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focused on a clearly defined set of has been the focus of the House and Senate two Commerce Committees have vast
issues affecting the interests of the Commerce Committees. These bodies, jurisdiction, among which are the largest
Amateur Radio community. Most visible, which have jurisdiction over telecommuni- and most complex topics of any of the
of course, has been our effort to solicit cations, also work on a plethora of non- Congressional committees. This spring has
cosponsors for the Amateur Radio Spec- wireless issues such as confirmation of seen a focus on non-telecommunications
trum Protection Act. We also spent con- appointments, electrical deregulation, air- issues, although that can quickly change,
siderable time during the last session of line regulation, health and human services, and ARRL will be ready if it does.
Congress with our original sponsors, and
they have proven to be particularly loyal
by reintroducing the legislation this ses- COSPONSOR LIST FOR AMATEUR RADIO BILL GROWING
sion (see the sidebar). In addition to spec-
trum legislation, we have begun telling the
•serve
The Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act, federal legislation that would pre-
the total amount of radio spectrum available to Amateur Radio operators, has
story of Amateur Radio problems with slowly gained momentum as the 107th Congress shifts gears. The bill, labeled
private land use regulation (CC&Rs) to HR.817 in the House of Representatives and S.549 in the Senate, would require the
congressional offices. Our objective is to Federal Communications Commission to provide equivalent replacement spectrum
obtain congressional leverage to get the should the commission ever reallocate existing amateur spectrum allocations. Con-
FCC to revisit ARRL’s petition for gressman Michael Bilirakis (R-FL-9th) introduced the House bill in the US House of
rulemaking. The hope is that the FCC will Representatives. Senator Michael Crapo (R-SD) introduced the Senate bill. Both the
House bill and the Senate bill are the same as bills that were introduced but not
clarify that hams living in planned resi-
passed in the last session of Congress. Even though the House bill had 167 cospon-
dential developments fall under the same sors and the Senate bill had 11, neither seemed to be able to make it through the
“reasonable accommodation” limited committee process.
preemption policy as that spelled out for In this session, HR.817, once again introduced by Rep Bilirakis, already has 2 0
other Amateur operators under the 1985 cosponsors, including Washington Congressman Doc Hastings (R-WA-4th) who is
PRB-1 ruling. Assistant Majority Whip, part of the House Leadership. Other cosponsors include
One of the most important benefits of Representatives John Baldacci (D-ME-2nd); Tammy Baldwin (D-WI-2nd); David
pursuing such legislation on Capitol Hill is Bonior, (D-MI-10th); Dan Burton (R-IN-6th); John Conyers (D-MI-14th); John
the ability to “make connections” with Doolittle (R-CA-4th); Virgil Goode (I-VA-5th); Johnny Isakson (R-GA-6th); William
various offices, and to establish ARRL as a Jenkins (R-TN-1st); Paul Gillmor (R-OH-5th); Walter Jones (R-NC-3rd), Mike
source of current information on telecom- McIntyre (D-NC-7th); Gary Miller (R-CA-41st); George Nethercutt (R-WA-5th); Ted
munications issues. That’s why we fre- Strickland (D-OH-6th); Charles Stenholm (D-TX-17th); Lee Terry (R-NE-2nd); Patrick
quently help confused young Congres- Tiberi (R-OH-12th) and Karen Thurman (D-FL-5th).
sional staff members by giving them an The Senate companion bill, S.549, re-introduced by Senator Crapo, currently has
7 cosponsors, including Senators Daniel Akaka (D-HI); Thad Cochran (R-MS); Susan
update on radio theory and spectrum issues Collins (R-ME); Larry Craig (R-ID); Jesse Helms (R-NC); Bob Smith (R-NH) and Olympia
that we call “Spectrum 101.” J. Snowe (R-ME).
In spite of our friendships on The Hill,

State Antenna Bills

The general assembly of Alaska has tee with a “do-pass” recommendation. minimum practical regulation that is neces-
passed, and Governor Tony Knowles has Introduced by Assemblyman Bob Beers, sary to accomplish the objectives. The
signed S.B.78, which will extend the lim- WB7EHN, the bill passed in the Assembly regulation must also reasonably accommo-
ited federal preemption asserted by FCC’s by an almost unanimous vote (40-0-2). date Amateur Radio communication.
1985 PRB-1 ruling into Alaska’s state Similar legislation in Wisconsin, A PRB-1 style bill in Idaho, H.B.232,
laws. Unlike PRB-1, the new Alaska stat- A.B.368, has been referred to the Commit- has passed the Idaho legislature and is now
ute specifies a schedule of antenna struc- tee on Urban and Local Affairs. Under the state law. That bill, while directly address-
ture heights, below which municipalities Wisconsin bill, towns cannot enact or ing antenna issues, couched them in emer-
could not further regulate, and “grandfa- enforce laws that affect the placement, gency communication terms, asserting that
thers” existing structures located where screening, or height of Amateur Radio it would “preserve the capability of Ama-
municipalities might enact a restrictive antenna-support structures. The exception teur Radio operators within the state of
ordinance. would be regulation that has a reasonable Idaho to provide radio communications in
A Nevada antenna bill, A.B.61, has been and clearly defined aesthetic, public health, times of emergency and disaster.”
reported favorably out of a Senate commit- or safety objective, and that represents the New York Assembly Bill 1565 has been
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referred to the Ways and Means Commit- ARRL Joins Coalition to Rein-in Ultrawideband Plan
tee, and its Senate companion, S.2893,
remains in the Local Government Com-
Working with a broad coalition of telecommunications interests, the ARRL has also
mittee. The New York bills contain pro- recently spent time on The Hill looking for letters to the FCC from members on Congress
hibition against restricting antenna sup- on FCC plans to deploy ultrawideband (UWB) devices on an unlicensed basis under its
port structure height to less than 95 feet. Part 15 rules (ET Docket 98-153). While the ARRL believes this new technology may
A page detailing those states that have offer significant benefits, we believe it has not received adequate testing for potential
laws or pending preemption legislation interference with other services, and we are not alone in our concerns. The ARRL has
appears on ARRLWeb at www.arrl.org/ been working on Capitol Hill with a coalition of other organizations whose members
FandES/field/regulations/statutes. might be affected. Members of the coalition have been visiting Congressional offices to
html. States on the page include Florida, educate them on this highly complex technical issue, and to counter what is rumored to
Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, be pressure on the FCC from a few members of Congress to push the UWB proceeding
New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, Vir- through more quickly than we believe may be prudent.
ginia, Wyoming and Washington. Due to some of the characteristics of UWB, and the fact that some early testing has
Randy Carlson, WB0JJX, Delaware shown potential for harmful interference to certain systems, the coalition suggests that
Section Manager, brings to our attention the technology should be rigorously tested prior to implementation. The coalition is also
a non-antenna related piece of legislation asking the FCC to identify and define the kinds of UWB devices likely to appear on the
recently introduced in his home state that market. The biggest potential problems are believed to be possible interference with GPS
has interesting implications. The bill, systems, as well as possible interference to PCS systems. The ARRL is also trying to get
S.B.129, would make “malicious interfer- UWB operations restricted to bands above 6 GHz, and has arranged with the University
ence with emergency communication” a of Southern California’s UWB lab to test the interference potential to the 1240-MHz
Class-B misdemeanor. The bill extends amateur band.
the definition of interference beyond ARRL’s partners in the coalition are nearly a “who’s who” in today’s telecommuni-
party line telephones to include wireless cations world. They include:
communication. The bill says: “‘emer- Air Transport Association of Magellan Corporation Satellite Industry Asso-
gency communication’ means any tele- America, Inc. Metricom, Inc. ciation
phone call or any form of communication ARINC Motient Services, Inc SiRF Technology
made, transmitted or facilitated by radio, Astrolink International NAVSYS Corporation Sirius Satellite Radio
computer or any other electronic device AT&T Wireless Services, Nortel Networks, Inc. Spatial Technologies
which is intended by its maker to provide Inc. Omnistar, Inc. Industry Association
warning or information pertaining to Ellipson, Inc. Outreach Trimble Navigation, Ltd
any crime, fire, accident, disaster or risk Garmin International, Inc. QUALCOMM Incorporated US GPS Industry Council
of injury or damage to any person or LocatorNet Rockwell Collins WorldCom
property.” Lockheed Martin Corporation XM Radio, Inc.

Media Hits
• Dennis Tito, KG6FZX, brought Amateur Radio into the lime- • An article promoting Amateur Radio’s public service capacity
light when he made a number of ham contacts from aboard the appeared in the Arlington Heights (Illinois) Daily Herald. The
International Space Station. His contacts with his family were article, which appeared in a column called “Good News” by
featured on NBC’s Today Show and on CNN. In addition to the Eileen O. Daday, discussed what local hams did to help the local
family contact, Tito made QSOs with Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, 9-mile MS Walk. Mentioned in the article were William Zapel,
of Cincinnati. See “Happenings” in this issue for more informa- N9WPD, of Schaumburg and Andrew Sharkey, K9AND, of Elk
tion. Grove. Shown in an accompanying photo were Jim Campbell,
KB9RGU and Allan Rosewarne, N9SQT.
• Columnist John Boyle, writing in the Asheville (North Caro-
lina) Citizen-Times, observes the positive benefit Amateur Radio • Retired Officer magazine, targeted to retired military officers
has played in the life of nursing home resident Jay Leonard, and members of the Retired Officers Association, featured a fine
WB4DCP. Leonard, who took up Amateur Radio after being story about the vital backup communication still being provided
disabled by a serious injury more than 30 years ago, has not only by the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) to men and
used his radios to keep in touch with friends in the outside women in uniform, often through the help of ham volunteers.
world, but also used them to contact his daughter for help after The article goes back to the early days of the formation of
his wife had a stroke. How does someone confined to a nursing MARS, all the way up to the present time. Those mentioned in
home set up an antenna? With the help of buddies he met on the the article include Charles Stanley, W5FWE, of Sierra Vista,
radio! Radio friends Don Perkins, KE4YS and Frank Kirby, Arizona; James and Cindy Rogers, WA4AQU and KR4LS re-
KT4SH, drove all the way from their home state of Kentucky to spectively, of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Robert Sutton,
install WB4DCP’s antenna with the blessing of the nursing N7UZY, of Fort Huachuca, Arizona and David Reynolds,
home. Robert Dockery, WD4CNZ, an ARRL Public Information KB7MWA, of Parma, Idaho. Many of those listed are retired
Officer, made sure to send copies of this excellent article both to military officers.
his Section Manager and Public Information Coordinator.
• ARES County Emergency Coordinator Fred Stone, W8LLY,
• Ray Brown, KB0STN of Joplin, Missouri gave us a heads-up and Mary Jo Parker, KB8G, of the National Weather Service,
about an article that appeared recently in the Joplin Globe that were among those mentioned in an article in the Dayton Daily
covers ham radio activity in Garden City, a Kansas community News covering volunteer efforts at storm spotting. Naturally ham
located 200 miles west of Wichita. The story mentions Dale and radio plays a key role in Dayton (and elsewhere in the Midwest).
Nancy Urban, N0KQX and N0OXQ, Floyd Cook, W0YQX, Among the topics discussed were SKYWARN and other weather
Marion Miller, KA0RID and Jim Douglass, AC0E. Among the related emergency communications activities that are so vital to
topics covered by the article were repeater operation, severe- the communities in this tornado-prone area. The article notes that
weather spotting and ARES activities. there are about 100 weather spotters in the Green County area!

16 July 2001
 UP FRONT IN

There has to be a vertical antenna around here somewhere . Bill

Glenn, AA4BQ, lives in an antenna-restricted neighborhood, so he has
to resort to camouflage to get on the air. His ingeniously disguised
Hustler 4BTV vertical antenna looks like nothing more than a support
for a birdhouse. Believe it or not, the house has attracted Purple Martin
residents who don’t seem to mind the RF!

Hamming in Haifa.
Ilan Sadeh, 4Z4UN/
G0UUT, is familiar to More than 1000 visitors toured the National
amateurs looking for Weather Service facility in Peachtree,
contacts with Israel. Georgia last February to get a glimpse of
Ilan has his choice the SKYWARN program in general and
of several different Amateur Radio in particular. Brian Haren,
transceivers that he KC5YNP (bottom), introduces his group to the
uses with his Titanex newly refurbished NWS station WX4PTC.
log-periodic beam Amateur Radio’s next generation gets a taste of
antenna. 40 meters from Wade Massengill, KU4OJ (top).

Amateurs showed up by the thousands last spring for the Baltimore Hamboree/ARRL Maryland State Conven-
tion. (Right): The ARRL booth crew attracted a celebrity lineup including (left to right) ARRL Vice President Kay Craigie,
WT3P, ARRL Delaware Section Manager Randall Carlson, WB0JJX, ARRL Honorary Vice President Hugh Turnbull,
W3ABC, ARRL Vice President John Kanode, N4MM, and Atlantic Division Vice Director Bill Edgar, N3LLR.
July 2001 19
 Were you one of the lucky hams who
worked Chuck, 3Y0C, on Bouvet Island
this year? If so, you may recognize the call
sign UA3DEA. It belongs to Valery Karklit,
who lives with his family in Sergiev-Posad,
Russia. Valery was one of several amateurs
who helped stations navigate the 3Y0C
pileups.

Atlanticon 2001! Low-power (QRP) enthusiasts gathered in

Timonium, Maryland March 30 and 31 to share experiences
and show off their latest creations. There was a PSK31 In your face! Dan Calzaretta, NX9C, is a Tae
“Warbler” beacon competition (middle photo) that included Kwon Do black belt in Walla Walla, Washing-
entries such as W3CD’s Warbler “birdhouse” (bottom). For ton. “I would like to see more amateurs taking
more information, see “QRP Power” in last month’s QST. an active interest in exercise and the martial
arts. Discipline and respect are part of the
philosophy of Tae Kwon Do, something we
can all use in Amateur Radio!”
20 July 2001
 A father’s gift. Jim Kocsis,
WA9PYH, has been a ham
since 1964, and his father has
always supported Jim’s activi-
ties. Twenty years ago Jim’s
dad picked up a welding torch
and crafted this “award” from
steel punchouts, small plates
and thin brass rods. The little
statue has occupied a place of
honor at WA9PYH ever since.

Surprise! Participants at the Pikes Peak (Colorado)

District Amateur Radio Emergency Service annual
SKYWARN training were caught off guard when Donna
Fair, director of the City of Colorado Springs Office of
Emergency Management, presented an award to the
group. The inscription on the award reads: “For outstand-
ing dedication and service to the citizens of Colorado
Springs.” Accepting the award from Ms Fair are Pikes
Peak ARES AEC Mike Proctor, KB0IAP (left) and
Emergency Coordinator Wes Wilson, K0HBZ.

An eatery to call our own! If you find yourself with an ap-

petite near Fraser, Michigan, do what Dick Arnold, K8RJA,
did and swing into the “Ham Café!”

Calling All Messy Shacks!

We want to see the worst of the worst—the stations
that would make any self-respecting amateur
shriek in horror. If your spouse has declared your
shack off limits to family and neighbors, if the
Environmental Protection Agency has qualified
your station for Superfund clean-up status, if even
the cockroaches are fleeing the room, we want to
hear from you. Send a color photo or electronic
image (high resolution—300 dpi at 4 × 5 inches,
minimum) by July 15 and we may use it in a future
If you’re already complaining about the heat, here is a
issue. Mail photos to: Joel Kleinman, ARRL, 225 reminder of last winter. The sun provides only meager
Main St, Newington, CT 06111 or e-mail warmth for this scene at the home of Craig, W1ZN and Susan,
jkleinman@arrl.org. N1NZN, Kolk in Williston, Vermont. (Look closely and you
can see their tower behind the barren, ice-covered tree.)
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 CORRESPONDENCE
Your opinions count! Send your letters to “Correspondence,” ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111.
You can also submit letters by fax at 860-594-0259, or via e-mail to: qst@arrl.org.
We read every letter received, but we can only publish a few each month. We reserve the right to edit your letter for clarity,
and to fit the available page space. Of course, the publishers of QST assume no responsibility for statements made by correspondents.

RETURNING TO AMATEUR RADIO learn was that CW was not dead. In fact, received a total of 290 telephone calls from

I was born in 1952, into a family of I think there are more guys and gals on angry parishioners, priests, teachers,
hams. My dad, Julien Meyer, who passed CW today than there were when I neighbors—and one bishop.
away a couple of years ago, was W0DYC dropped out 15 years ago. I’ve made a An FCC engineer visited a few days
and my brother, Gary, still living in the few contacts on SSB, but my new log- later and, after a few tests, declared my
Minneapolis area, is W0DYD. They were book is filling up fast with CW QSOs. father’s station to be perfectly clean. Af-
both licensed the year I was born. I got I was also pleased to discover that ter some further investigation, the engineer
my Novice license at the age of nine radio design has come a long way from discovered the real cause of the problem.
(WN0DMQ) and was very active for quite the old days. I can’t believe the selectiv- With a bit of shielding and bypassing, the
a while with my homebrew 30-W trans- ity and sensitivity of the receiver in my interference was cured. The church re-
mitter on 80 and 40 and my Hallicrafters new rig. I worked a guy in Arizona who scheduled the dedication and my father
S-38E receiver. Some dads teach their was running QRP at 1/2 W and, not long continued to enjoy Amateur Radio.—Bill
kids how to fish; mine taught me how to after that, worked a fellow in New Fisher, K2GVC, Bloomfield, New Jersey
build transmitters! When the Novice li- Zealand who was pumping out 5 W. I am
cense lapsed, so did my interest for a amazed at how easy it is to work the DX WHOSE BIG ANTENNA?
couple of years, but I did return to the air stations at the moment! Along with
I was standing in my front yard talk-
as a General operator (WA0KNP) and got Russia, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Swe- ing with my neighbor, Brian, N8RPA. We
fired up again during my teen years. den and a bunch of other countries, I have were discussing the upcoming Scouting
The WRL Globe Chief, a VF-1 VFO racked up 31 states since my return to Jamboree On The Air event when a young
and an NC-188 saw a lot of action work- airwaves and I am having a ball. man of about elementary school age ap-
ing all states and a little DX. My dad My QSL cards arrived a few days proached us on his bicycle. He stopped
bought an NC-300 and an Apache, which ago and I’ve joined the ARRL again. It and asked, “What are all those antennas?”
I used more than he did. I didn’t do much just goes to show that you really can I looked up at the small antenna collec-
with ham radio during my college years. teach an old dog new tricks. I look for- tion on my roof and answered, “Those are
I got married, graduated, started work- ward to making many new friends in the Amateur Radio antennas.” Then the boy
ing full-time and raising a family. Ham coming years.—Maynard “Ray” Meyer, pointed three doors down at Brian’s house
radio took a backseat. There was a slight WA0KNP, Madison, Minnesota and shouted, “No, what are those really
revival in my interest in the early 80s. In big antennas down there?” Brian stood
fact, my son got a Novice license at age AN INTERFERENCE up straight, puffed up his chest and an-
10 with my encouragement, but never COMPLAINT RECORD? swered proudly, “Those are my Amateur
really developed a desire to do much with
I believe my late father, W2CCK, may Radio antennas!” The kid replied, “Well,
it. I went into total ham radio retirement hold the record for gathering the most in- they are messing up our TV.” He got back
soon thereafter. terference complaints in the shortest time. on his bike and left before Brian could
In 2001 I made a full-blown The incident occurred in 1961 when say another word.—Roy W. Hadden, Jr,
comeback...and, boy, what a whole new we lived across the street from a Catho- KB8VJF, Macedonia, Ohio
world I have entered! lic church that was about to dedicate a
I sold my old Globe Chief and a few new auditorium in their adjacent grade ACCESS TO 10 METERS FOR
other pieces of vintage equipment on school. A large crowd was in attendance, CODELESS TECHNICIANS
eBay and made enough to buy a new including the local bishop was well as
I am a licensed amateur operator and
ICOM IC-718 transceiver. After the ra- monsignors from all over the archdiocese. an ARRL member. I became a ham one
dio arrived, I discovered that these new- My dad would go to breakfast every year ago, at age 57. It was with great in-
fangled rigs won’t load into an antenna Sunday morning with two or three other terest that I read the results of the “How’s
system unless the impedance is close amateurs. On that fateful morning, how- DX?” survey in the April 2001 QST.
to 50 Ω (the Globe Chief did!). I had ever, about 15 cars were illegally parked On review of the survey I find that I,
whipped up a 12-foot vertical with a piece in our yard and driveway. Dad decided like others over the age of 50, am in the
of PVC pipe and 33 feet of wire helically to reach his friends on 10 meters with his majority of licensed operators. I also no-
wound onto it. I figured that should at 100-W AM transceiver. tice the 51-80 year old operators are in
least tune up on 40 meters, but there was Unbeknownst to my father, the electri- the greater percentage while those ages
no way the ICOM would have anything cian who wired the church and the school 30 and younger are in declining numbers.
to do with it. I made another purchase used 18-gauge zip cord to connect the pub- These statistics demonstrate that changes
…an MFJ 949E antenna tuner that finally lic address systems. One wire was more are needed to keep the hobby alive.
bridged the impedance gap between the than 100 feet in length and crossed from I hold a Technician license. Since I
transceiver and the antenna. My old one building to the other at a height of have become licensed, it has become ob-
Heathkit keyer was a bit unwieldy and, about 25 feet. As you’d expect, the wire vious to me that the world above 50 MHz
since the ‘718 has a built in keyer, I went acted as an antenna, picking up dad’s trans- is primarily a wasteland. Even 6 meters
back to eBay and purchased a nearly new missions and relaying them throughout the is a virtually dead band, despite the fact
Bencher paddle. I was ready to go. church and school at earsplitting volume. that its “magic” qualities have been
The first thing I was very happy to Within one hour the FCC office in our area promoted to codeless Technicians ad
24 July 2001
nauseum. In contrast, 10 meters has much ticket as the entry-license-of-choice is a
more activity, and is certainly more at- mistake for younger folks interested in
tractive from an operational standpoint. the hobby. It’s fine for adults who have
The Technician ticket is supposed to developed an interest in satellite and
be entry level. If that is the case, why not space communications, microwave
make it possible for Technicians to more propagation, and all the other various and
fully experience Amateur Radio by giv- wonderful opportunities that await on
ing them complete access to 10 meters VHF and up. Adults are far more likely
without having to take the code test? to have the technical expertise and finan-
Limited access to even the top end of cial resources to devote to those pursuits.
the HF spectrum limits the purpose of the Using the Technician license as the
Technician license. Unless they pass a point of entry for youth, however, is a
Morse code test, Technicians are confined mistake. As an ARRL VE, I’ve seen far
mostly to bands that are all but inactive. too many excited adolescents turn their
With total access to 10 meters, Techni- backs on Amateur Radio within a few
cians would have an even greater incen- months of earning their licenses.
tive to learn Morse code because they Why? First, the younger folks have a
would receive a taste of what HF can of- (seemingly) natural inhibition about chat-
fer if they upgrade to their General or ting with adults they don’t know. Second,
Amateur Extra tickets. even in a large metropolitan area, the sup-
I know that someday the code barrier ply of exciting new contacts is severely
will vanish completely. When that day limited if their only access to the airwaves
comes, the road to General and beyond is via the local repeaters.
will be clearer for all of us. But until then, For less than the cost of a 2-meter hand-
at least open 10 meters to the codeless held transceiver, young hams who have
Technicians so that they can appreciate earned the Technician “with Morse code”
the goal they are working toward. license have the whole world literally at
—Richard N. Daring, KB3EUR, their fingertips, as well as the opportunity
Orangeville, Pennsylvania to perfect valuable new skills. A QRP kit
[Editor’s note: ITU regulations require that or an older commercial HF transceiver and
administrations limit access to bands below a dipole puts them on the world stage!
30 MHz to amateurs who have demonstrated Also, I must disagree with a lot of what
Morse ability.]
I’ve seen and heard about CW not holding
APRIL FOOL! interest for younger folks. Try this test. Set
up a booth in a campground, shopping

These are truly wondrous times in mall, or other public place with lots of pe-
which we live. Imagine, a laser generated
destrian traffic. Have one SSB station, one
antenna! This article was fascinating read-
digital mode-of-your-choice station and
ing in the April QST (“Laser Generated
one CW station. Dollars to donuts the
Antennas” by Frank Musso, WA5QHV).
younger folks will gravitate to the CW sta-
What is even more amazing is that this
tion. After all, the guy on SSB is doing
research has run parallel to other equally
what they already do on the phone and the
exciting new antenna technologies. One
Internet. The fellow on digital is doing
of the most promising fledgling design
something similar to what they already do
concepts is the stacked compost array.
on the Internet, only slower. The guy on
Taking advantage of the unique molecu-
lar structure of this natural bovine CW? Well, now, that’s cool! Our young
byproduct, hams worldwide will soon re- people (at least, the ones we should be try-
place their huge towers and arrays with ing to attract) love to learn. They thrive on
large piles of this sought-after material. developing—and showing off—new skills.
The neighbors will be thrilled. For those and many other reasons, I
I can’t wait to see what new advances strongly encourage individual Elmers,
to our state-of-the art are in store for us clubs, teachers, parents who are hams, the
next April.—Gene Davies, AA6NP, Los ARRL, and anyone else who’ll listen to
shift the focus to the Technician with
Angeles, California
Morse code license as the point of entry

I was very excited to read about the new for younger recruits.
laser generated antennas in the April QST. I have a suggestion for the experienced
This is just what I need to add to my ham CW ops, too. If we want a new generation
station—right alongside my isotropic an- of CW enthusiasts to keep pounding the
tenna (20-dB gain, mounted at 200 feet), brass, we must seek out and answer those
and my completely lossless feed lines. slow-speed CQs. I’ve resolved to answer
Happy April Fools Day!—Dave Webb, every slow CQ I can find, and to make at
KB8PNC, Huber Heights, Ohio least one careful sweep through the Tech-
nician HF segments during each operating
ENCOURAGE CW TECHNICIANS session. Will you join me?—Bob Rightsell,

I think focussing on the Technician AE4FA, Columbia, South Carolina
July 2001 25
 By David Reid, PA3HBB

A Three Element
Lightweight
Monobander for 14 MHz
Not only is this portable antenna easy to build, it’s light as a feather!

In
preparation for the 2000 cals, single-element delta loops and dipoles. frequency of the 20-meter wire version I
CQWW-CW contest for the So, I had a few left lying around the shack. could calculate how much longer I needed
PB6X Contest Group (www.qsl. Each of these was 6 meters long and ex- to make the final driven element.
net/pb6x), I started looking at my home- tremely lightweight. “Perfect!” I said. “I As the whole antenna design is scaled, I
made 2-element 20-meter beam (see my have my elements. Now I just have to work could calculate the percentage of the dif-
Web site at www.qsl.net/pa3hbb for the out a way to mount them on a boom.” ference and apply this percentage to the
article on this antenna). I decided that I Again, experience held the solution. I other elements. The spacing between the
needed more gain on 20 meters, along opted for a piece of angle material made elements was going to change so minimally
with a bit more front-to-back (F/B) ratio. from aluminum, which is bolted to the that I decided not to alter these dimensions.
But the beam had to be light and it should main boom with two zinc-plated bolts at Now I had the dimensions for the three
have the following qualities: right angles to the boom. The zinc-plated elements: reflector, driven element and
• easy to handle with one or possibly two bolts are important because if you use director. The spacing was a direct scal-
people stainless steel, it will corrode the alumi- ing from the 2-meter model.
• lightweight—but sturdy enough to num if you live in an environment where I calculated the weight and wind load-
handle the winter weather (always the air often carries a substantial salt con- ing for the antenna and, to see if my cal-
bad during a contest) and be built/ tent (near the ocean, for example). culations were in the ballpark, I compared
taken down many times during a year I had done experiments with gain, them to some commercial monoband an-
• reliable construction SWR and front-to-back ratio on the 2- tennas. My results were very favorable. I
• full size—to meet the F/B ratio and the meter band a few years ago, so I dug out am by no means a mathematician, so I
forward gain required my notes and then scaled the dimensions always make sure that my calculations are
• the ability to dismantle it easily for to 20 meters. in the same region as other antennas. Now
storage. I am not in a position to keep But because I was planning to use wire to build the prototype…
my antennas permanently erected be- for the elements (instead of 1/4-inch tub-
cause I live in a rented property. ing), I knew the diameter-to-wavelength Designing the Prototype
• ability to take the antenna into the
the ratio of the elements was going to be With the lightweight fishing rods as
field and on vacation. higher than the 2-meter equivalent. This the elements, I decided the boom could
meant that my wire elements had to be be much lighter than a beam with all
Finding the Right Materials longer than the scaled design. The ques- metal elements. The boom was calculated
With these goals in mind, I started look- tion was, how much longer? to be 16 feet, 3 inches long. I made it from
ing into possible designs and materials to To solve this problem, I first con- three 6-foot, 6-inch lengths of 1-inch ×
make the beam. Having designed and built structed an exact model of just the driven 2-inch extruded aluminum channel stock.
a lot of beams in the past, I knew from ex- element from the same material I had used The three boom sections were overlapped
perience that 3-element all-metal construc- in my original research on the 2-meter by 20 inches and two zinc-plated bolts
tion was possible. But to keep the elements model. I then scaled this to 20 meters, but were used in each section to bolt (2-inch)
from drooping too much and, mainly, to replaced the tubing with the #14 copper sides together in an overlapping fashion.
keep the weight down (and thus, the diam- wire. I knew it would be too short — but I See Figure 1.
eter/thickness/weight of the main boom), I also knew that if I measured the resonant This made a strong boom that could
ruled this option out at an early stage. I did
explore the possibility of using metal ele-
ments, and performed some experiments;
all of these proved that I was not going to
meet all of my design criteria.
I had recently been experimenting with
fiberglass fishing poles for making verti- Figure 1—The boom sections.
28 July 2001
 Bill of Materials
6—20-foot fishing rods. If you have difficulty locating suitable fishing rods, substi-
tute six SD-20 antenna supports from WorldRadio, 2120 28th St, Sacramento,
CA 95818; tel 916-457-3655. $19 each plus $5 shipping and handling.
3—aluminum rectangular box sections, 1 × 2 inches for the boom.
3—1.2 × 1.2-inch sections of angle material for the element brackets.
6—2-inch bolts for attaching the angle material to the boom.
4—3-inch bolts to hold the boom sections together.
4—4-inch bolts to attach the boom to the mast plates.
1—14 × 1/4-inch square printed circuit board for the boom-to-stub mast mounting
plate.
An angle section bolted to the boom.

be dismantled into its original three

pieces whenever necessary. The correct
position of the elements was measured
and marked on the boom and the three
3-foot, 3-inch pieces of angle aluminum
were bolted to the boom sections at the
appropriate places. These element
Figure 2—The boom and element brackets.
bracket angles are held in place with two
zinc-plated bolts each. See Figure 2.
The fishing rods were strapped to the
angle material using three removable/ad- that all the parts were in perfect condi- In the prototype, the driven element
justable zip-wraps per fishing rod. Once tion. It looked like I had a mechanical was connected to the 50-Ω coaxial feed
the elements were strapped to the angles, structure that would stand up for a lot line through a 1:1 homemade balun,
it was possible to determine the center more than just one weekend of heavy which allowed me to test the resonance
of gravity of the beam in the middle of contesting. of the beam and determine the type of
the garden and mark this on the boom The next step was to cut the wire ele- matching unit I required for the final an-
(more about this later). ments, attach them to the fishing rods and tenna. A balun is generally necessary if
A short piece of 2×2 lumber was used put the whole antenna back up in the sky you want your beam to have a directional
as a temporary stub mast mounting. This to see how it performs. Using the lengths pattern that is not distorted by the unbal-
was bolted to the boom using four metal I calculated earlier, I cut the #14 solid anced feed line. However, it will also
plates with bolts going all the way copper wire, marked the center point with work without a balun. My preference is
through the boom and stub. (This was tape and threaded it through the hoops on to use a balun on balanced antennas, but
eventually replaced by two triangles of the fishing rods. I then taped the ends of not on simple dipoles (or low beams such
thick printed circuit board material.) the wire to the fishing rod so that tape at as my 2-element 80-meter wire beam,
I raised my homemade mast and the center was sitting between the two which is only 10 meters (33 feet) above
rested it on the fence surrounding my ten- rods at the centerline of the boom. Addi- the ground).
nis court and then climbed a ladder with tionally, I secured the wire ends to each I assembled the beam again and put it
the antenna in one hand —it really is light fishing rod with an extra zip-wrap fas- back up on the mast. I connected my
and easy to handle—because the ele- tener just to be sure they would stay in MFJ-259B antenna analyzer to the co-
ments can stay telescoped while I am at- place. axial cable and the resonance was mea-
taching the beam to the rotator. sured at 14.030 MHz and the impedance
Having put the boom (with the tele- was 34 Ω. This was satisfactory. I could
scoped elements) onto the rotator, I just use a 1:1 balun and still have an SWR
extended all of the fishing rods and of only 1.47:1. The 250-Hz 2:1 SWR
friction-locked them in place. I extended bandwidth was about what I expected and
the reflector first, then rotated the an- it would certainly be sufficient for my
tenna through 180° and extended the needs as a CW-only antenna.
director. Finally, I extended the driven- My first balun would not handle 400
element rods. W output, so a new one had to be built
The last step was to raise the mast to and tested. A 1:1.33 unun followed by a
the vertical position. It all seemed too 1:1 balun would provide better match and
easy. No problems were encountered and Jerry Sevick, W2FMI, has some interest-
there was no time when I felt unsafe or ing designs in his book Building and Us-
unsteady on the ladder. ing Baluns and Ununs. But, because I am
These experiments proved that it was looking for a simple, lightweight design,
possible to build the prototype mechani- I opted for the higher SWR and a simple
cally, and it even looked like a real an- 1:1 balun; my amplifier will easily load
tenna. I left the antenna up for a week to into 1.47:1.
see if it would suffer in the weather. We With my first balun still on the an-
had some high winds and a lot of rain, tenna, I decided to check out the proper-
but the antenna still stayed up and I was The antenna elements secured to the ties of the beam by listening on 20 meters
pleased when I took it down and found angle sections. to stations in different parts of the world
July 2001 29
 The author holds the finished antenna.

Temporary plates for the boom-to-

sub mast.

using my Elecraft K2 QRP rig and rotat- changed a bit. The director and reflector
ing the beam to record the pattern, direc- should not be very critical, so you can cut
tivity and front-to-back ratio. Well, it those to the lengths shown in Table 1. The
acted like a beam; the front-to-back driven element will be a bit more critical,
ratio was consistently over 20 dB. I com- so it may be necessary to add about 6
pared the results against my 2-element inches to the lengths shown and prune the
20-meter antenna, which has a front-to- length of the driven element until the an-
back of approximately 12 dB and the tenna is resonant in your favorite part of
3 element was always superior. the band. As designed, the SWR may be
While the K2 was connected to the 2:1 at the point of best resonance.
antenna, I could not resist calling CQ
with the beam pointing Stateside. After a The Balun
couple of calls I raised a few stations on The 1-kW balun is made from a
the East Coast (while only running 3 W 2 1/ 2-inch diameter ferrite toroid with a
into the beam) and was getting 559 to 579 permeability of 40, wound with 10 bifi-
reports. lar turns of #12 copper wire (Figure 3).
As far as forward gain goes, the an- The wires are taped together first, then
tenna seemed to be quite a bit better than wound onto the core. The windings are
my 2-element antenna. Certainly I re- Figure 3—A diagram of the antenna crossed through the core at the 50% point
ceived better reports on the 3 element in balun. (5 turns) to allow easy connection of the
every case. coax to one end and the driven element
wires to the other. The whole balun is
Building the Antenna Yourself mounted in a suitable plastic box to keep
Table 1
If you’d like to duplicate my design, Element Dimensions it out of the weather.
you’ll be pleased to know that it is a
simple matter of drilling the holes in the Note: All wire elements are composed of The Spacing Between the Elements
#14 solid copper wire.
correct places and bolting the boom sec- The spacing for the elements is a di-
tions together, the angle sections to the Director Driven Element Reflector rect scaling from my 2-meter model and
boom and the mast mounting plates in 31′, 6″ 32′, 4″ 35′, 10″ it provides a reasonable front-to-back
place. The last step is to clamp the fish- gain and forward gain as well as an ac-
ing poles onto the angle sections and se- ceptable SWR (2:1 or less) for the trans-
cure the antenna element wires to the vantage when on vacation or in the mitter.
poles. If you have never built a Yagi an- field—only one tool is required for as- The angle section for the reflector is
tenna before, you should know that the sembly (an adjustable wrench). The ele- bolted to one end of the boom at 90° to
driven element is essentially a dipole, so ment dimensions are shown in Table 1. the boom. The driven element is placed
the wire must be cut into two equal halves See the “Bill of Materials” sidebar for a at the end of this section of boom, 6 feet,
and attached at the center to the feed line list of the necessary parts. A drawing of 6 inches from the reflector (on the sec-
(in this case, to the two wires from the the boom and element dimensions is ond section of the boom). The director is
balun). See Figure 3. available in Figure 4. placed at the far end of the boom on the
The only tools required are a drill The fishing-pole supports for this an- third section.
(with the right size of drill bits for the tenna are a dielectric, so they actually
bolts), and an adjustable wrench to lower the resonant frequency of the ele- Finding the Center of Gravity
tighten the bolts. No cutting or bending ments taped to them. There may be some The next step was to find the center of
or folding is required, making building variation in the exact dielectric proper- gravity of the completed antenna. The boom
the antenna easy even for less experi- ties of different brands of poles, so the and angle mounting brackets were ready for
enced amateurs. It also has another ad- antenna elements may need to be the elements (fishing poles) to be temporarily
30 July 2001
 Here you can see the wires on the
elements themselves.

The Boom-to-Mast Clamp

There are several approaches you can
use to secure the boom to the mast.
One is shown in Figure 5. After several
experiments with various materials, I
wound up using plates made from printed
circuit board material cut into triangles
and bolted securely to the mast stub and
the boom.
What Does it Weigh?
Figure 4—A drawing of the boom and element dimensions. Traditionally, I weigh my antennas by
putting the bathroom scales in the garden
and, while holding the antenna, standing
on the scales and recording the weight.
Then I stand on the scales without the
antenna and see the difference. With some
quick subtraction I can determine the ac-
tual weight of the antenna. However, this
Figure 5—One method didn’t work for this design—it
approach to was too light to measure the difference!
securing the So, I had to build a quick balance using a
boom to the mast. sawhorse and a long board, putting the
beam on one end and weights on the other
until it was stable and horizontal. Accord-
ing to my jury-rigged scale, the antenna
only weighs 10 pounds!
Our thanks to Ed Hare, W1RFI, ARRL
Laboratory Supervisor for his assistance
in the preparation of this article. You can
strapped in place. The antenna was as- beam was stable and horizontal. When I contact the author at Leenderweg 46,
sembled in the garden and I just picked up found this point, I marked it as the beam 5591 JE Heeze, The Netherlands;
the beam and, using one hand, just kept center of gravity—the point where I wanted pa3hbb@qsl.net; www.qsl.net/pa3hbb.
moving my hand back and forth until the to fit the boom-to-mast clamps.

ground should be allowed on the leads for 80 Meters”), the pinouts for U2, the
FEEDBACK from the car audio system. LM380 IC, were not shown correctly. The
correct pinouts/connections are shown
◊ In the May 2001 QST “QRP Power” col-
◊ In the June 2001 QST “Doctor is IN” umn (“Rescaling the MRX-40 Receiver here. In addition, the values for L1 and
column, the Doctor recommended a L2 should be in µH, not mH.
speaker switching arrangement for mo-
bile operating (page 65). While this tech-
nique will work with most installations,
some modern automobile radios use a
bridge-amp audio output where neither
speaker lead is at ground potential. In
these radios there is 7 V dc on both
speaker leads and grounding any speaker
lead will shut down or destroy the audio
output IC. If switching of the type illus-
trated in the column is used, both speaker
leads must be switched and no path to
July 2001 31
 By Robert Victor, VA2ERY

The Miracle Whip:

A Multiband QRP Antenna
Want to hold the world in the palm of your hand?
Tired of packing a suitcase-size antenna for
your hand-held, dc-to-daylight transceiver?
The Miracle Whip, a self-contained wide-range
antenna made from inexpensive parts, can give
you the flexibility you need to be truly free—no ground required!

portable package, but I could never get the What I came up with is definitely fit for

O
ne of my favorite radio fantasies
started with Napoleon Solo—the two-inch whip to work—even in my mind. an U.N.C.L.E. operative. It’s a 48-inch tele-
man from U.N.C.L.E. He’d be in a I guess I couldn’t set aside all the laws of scoping whip with a homebrew loading and
tight spot, say, under fire from a crack team physics. Agent Solo (or his heirs and as- mounting device. Physically, it’s portable
of THRUSH nannies in miniskirts, and signs) would be forever doomed to throw- and practical, and looks secret agent cool
he’d reach into his pocket and pull out the ing wires into trees. on the Yaesu. I finished construction just
world’s niftiest radio. It was about the size Although nobody seemed to consult as a contest weekend was starting, so I got
of a pack of cigarettes and had a two-inch me, the radio of my daydreams appeared to try it out under ideal conditions.
whip antenna. He’d call up Control—who on its own. When I saw the first maga- Although my QRP signal didn’t burn
could be anywhere in the world at that par- zine ads for Yaesu’s FT-817 low power out anyone’s receiver, I’m pretty satisfied
ticular moment—and try to muster some (QRP) transceiver earlier this year, I was with the results. I spent about fours hours
help. Control, of course, would dish out a delirious—it was exactly the rig I’d been on HF during this particular contest and
number of droll comments about Solo’s fantasizing about. I dug out my credit had scads of contacts on 10, many on 15
regrettable tendency to get into any num- card, told my wife I was ordering an Ab- and 20, and a couple on 17—almost all
ber of tight spots, whereupon Napoleon Rocker and called my buddy Angelo at overseas! I also worked four stations on
would dial up partner Illya Kuryakin, on Radioworld in Toronto (“…but Honey, we 40 (within about 400 miles) and managed
the other side of the room, and ask him to can’t send it back, we’ll lose money on one contact with a local operator on 80
shoot back. The nannies, twittering like the restocking charge…”). meters. The rig was sitting on my desk—
squirrels in a dog pound at having their Rig in hand, the man from U.N.C.L.E. indoors—and the whip was plugged into
pillbox hats punctured, would retreat in was still in my thoughts. He wanted his the back of the radio, which was un-
disarray. End of episode. radio, or at least something like it. He grounded. That’s definitely a worst-case
The mini rig was a prop, of course, and wanted an antenna that plugged into the scenario! Because I figured it would take
I realized even then that such a radio back of his (my) new ’817 so he could a miracle for a rig-mounted antenna to
could never work. Short of satellite sup- easily brandish it when in desperate need, work DX, I christened my creation the
port (which would come soon enough) or without having to find a tree, when there “Miracle Whip”!
a new understanding of the universe were nannies. I tried to explain about
(which may or may not come), a two-inch antennas, but he merely gave me that In Theory
whip on a hand-held HF transceiver might pained, condescending look usually re- The heart of this design is in the load-
get a signal across a room, but not around served for conversations with Control. ing system, which is made from readily
the world. What might actually work here? A available parts and costs about $30 for
Since then, often during evenings spent telescoping whip perhaps, around 50 the whole works (less if you have the pro-
at a campground picnic table, I continued inches long, with some kind of loading verbial well-stocked junkbox). Here’s the
to think about what it would be like to have system so the antenna could cover all the theory…
such a handy radio. I often visualized a HF bands. I’d have to stay away from “in- There are three ways (that I can think
book-size, multi-band rig powered by in- terchangeable” coils (Solo wouldn’t want of) to load a length of wire on a particu-
ternal batteries; something that would be the hassle), and I’d have to produce some lar frequency. The first is to make the wire
practical for cycling, hiking or working kind of workable results. Efficiency might a quarter of a wavelength long, which
skip from any nearby picnic table. It was be measured in the single digits on some makes it resonant at the desired fre-
easy to imagine the rig rendered in such a bands, yet DX had to be a possibility. quency. This works because the feed
32 July 2001
point impedance of a quarter-wave wire transform our feed impedance into our
(assuming you have a counterpoise) is Figure 1—Schematic whip impedance in a variable manner.
about 50 Ω, which matches the coaxial diagram of the Miracle If you’d like to do a thought experiment,
output found on most rigs. Unfortunately, Whip antenna. imagine exchanging the signal source and
the shortest wavelength I’d be using the ground, putting the ground on the tap
was 10 meters, and a quarter of that is and the source at the bottom. You’ll see that
about eight feet, so this method wasn’t the ratio is now different for any given tap
an option. position because the ground is now farther
The second way is to place a loading up the coil, which changes the number of
coil somewhere along the length of a wire windings on the antenna side. You’ll also
that’s shorter than a quarter wavelength see that you’ve reversed the phase of the
at the desired frequency. You can place output. If you build and test this, you’ll
the coil at the base (base-loaded), some- confirm this result.
where in the middle (center-loaded) or at
the top (end-loaded). Very simply, the Construction
loading coil makes up for the “missing” I’m no machinist, so it was challeng-
wire and forms a resonant circuit at the ing for me to figure out how to homebrew
desired frequency. the mechanics of the Miracle Whip. When
How does it work? If you graphed the I have no idea how to create what I need, a
impedance of a quarter-wave antenna wander through the local surplus shop will
along its length, you’d see a continuous occasionally provide inspiration.
curve, with a low impedance at the feed I did just that, and happened to find a
end and high impedance at the far end. If wire-wound rheostat that looked like it
you can imagine removing a section any- was designed for just this project. It had
where along the length of the antenna, the perfect wiper-and-brush mechanism
you’d create a gap in that curve. The load- that I’d need to make the sliding tap, and
ing coil performs the impedance transfor- the resistance winding and the coil form
mation required to bridge the impedance it was wound on looked a lot like a toroi-
“gap” created by the missing section, al- dal transformer, which gave me some
lowing the use of a physically smaller confidence that the unit could be adapted
(shorter) antenna. Close-up view of the inside of the Miracle
for my needs. It worked well, so here’s
A third method of achieving an imped- Whip clearly showing the core and wiper. how to build your own transformer out
ance transformation is by using a trans- of a similar rheostat.
former instead of a coil. A transformer is, I’ve located some common commer-
after all, a device for matching different cial rheostats made by Ohmite that you
impedances! The hitch with this technique apply more power (because of core can order from any of several suppliers.
is that a transformer, unlike a loading coil, losses), but at QRP power levels (5 W or Go to the Ohmite web site at www
isn’t a series device; it needs to be fed in less), those losses are minimal. With a .ohmite.com, click on “distributors” and
parallel and usually “against” the antenna little seat-of-the-pants engineering I came choose one near you (or order from the
ground. Because of this factor, transform- up with a way to make an autotransformer Allied site in the parts list). These
ers must be used at the feed point. more-or-less continuously variable, rheostats are supplied in many resistance
Because Napoleon wouldn’t like to which was exactly what I needed to use values, but because you won’t be using
swap loading coils to change bands, the same whip and matching unit over the resistance winding you can take any-
method three would have to be used. I such a wide range of frequencies. thing that’s in stock that’s the correct
figured an adjustable loading device An autotransformer works like a con- physical type. These are identified as
would have to be placed at the base of ventional double-wound transformer as Ohmite part number RESxxx, with the
the antenna, anyway, so a transformer shown in Figure 1. The bottom part, “xxx” being the resistance. Typical val-
seemed like a good possibility. where the input connects, represents the ues are shown in the parts list.
primary, and the entire coil, with the whip I’m going to go into quite a bit of de-
The Autotransformer on the end, acts as the secondary. The tail on the construction of this device, but
Most of us are familiar with the broad- impedance transformation is the square don’t be intimidated—the whole process
band transmission-line transformers of- of the ratio between these two virtual is straightforward and shouldn’t take
ten used as baluns. They can be made sets of windings (turns). As the slider more than a couple of hours.
somewhat adjustable with clever switch- moves it taps the transformer, varying the Start building by stripping the rheostat.
ing arrangements, but they’re always lim- ratio between the primary and secondary, You’ll use the central shaft, which has a
ited to whole-numbers-squared ratios providing (hopefully) the right match on spring-loaded wiper and brush, its asso-
such as 1:1, 4:1, 9:1, 16:1 and so on. I each band. ciated hardware and the collar/tube in
worried that this limitation wouldn’t al- This arrangement looks a bit like a se- which the shaft rotates. You can toss the
low for enough adjustment flexibility. ries loading coil with a sliding tap, but if resistance winding into your junk box. To
Thankfully, there’s another kind of you look closer you’ll see that we’re ap- get these parts free you’ll need to unscrew
broadband RF transformer that can plying the signal across the coil, which is the collar-retaining nut and remove the C-
perform a match like this—the auto- connected to the signal source and to clip that holds the shaft in the collar. Don’t
transformer—and it isn’t limited to natu- ground. The antenna winding—in effect lose the C-clip and be careful not to stress
ral-square ratios. Although it’s theoreti- the whole winding—is also across the out- the wiper spring and its contact. The brush
cally not as efficient as a transmission- put (the whip) and ground. Thus, we re- is held in its seat on the wiper by pressure
line transformer, in practice it works quite ally do have a transformer as opposed to a alone, so when you take it apart, expect
well. The efficiency usually suffers as you loading coil, and the device does indeed the brush to dangle on its pigtail.
July 2001 33
Winding the Transformer travel in the wiper), you’re home free.
The transformer (Figure 2) is created If the wiper spring is bottoming out
by winding about 60 turns of #26 enam- before the shaft collar flange is firmly
eled wire onto the ferrite core specified in seated on the perfboard, you’ll need to
the parts list. I say “about” 60 turns be- insert one or more washers between the
cause the number of turns isn’t critical. A flange and the perfboard until the fit is
loading coil would need exactly the right right. This happened to me, and I wound
number of turns on exactly the right core up cutting a washer from a piece of trans-
for consistent performance, but because parent Mylar to get a good fit.
our device is a broadband transformer, On the other hand, if the shaft collar
we’re only concerned with the appropri- flange bottoms out on the perfboard but
ate ratios between the primary and the sec- the wiper contacts the windings only
ondary. Because the windings ratio of the lightly (or not at all), you’ll need to el-
finished unit will be adjustable anyway evate the core above the perfboard by
(that’s why we’re building it, right?), the shimming underneath the core. You can
number of windings isn’t overly critical. do this by cutting a core-shaped ring of
Figure 2—Winding the ferrite core with glueable, non-metallic material that’s the
That said, you should shoot for about approximately 60 turns of #26 enamel
60 turns; one or two less or more wire. Note that you must sand the right thickness, and gluing it under the
shouldn’t be a problem. What you do windings along the top outer edge to core to raise it enough to get good con-
want are uniform windings that are tight remove the enamel coating so that the tact between the wiper and the windings.
brush can make contact. Fortunately, the wiper spring has a good
on the core, regularly spaced, with a bit
of room between the windings (so the deal of travel, so this adjustment isn’t too
brush will contact only one at a time) and difficult. Don’t rush it, however, and spend
a gap of 30 degrees or so where there are enough time to set this up properly.
Parts List Once the adjustment’s right, glue the
no windings at all.
Why the gap? The rheostat, as origi- • Wire-wound rheostat—Ohmite # core permanently to the perfboard, cen-
res100, res250, res500, res1000 or tering it over the hole and set it aside to
nally manufactured, has stops to prevent
similar (available from Allied dry. You can then insert and fasten the
rotation beyond the ends of the windings, Electronics, www.alliedelec.com,
but we lose those stops when we discard mounting collar with its nut. Finally, re-
about $20 each).
the original mounting. The gap will give • Core—Palomar F82-61 or similar move the C-clip from the shaft and ex-
you a good “feel” for when you’ve (available from Palomar Engineers at tract the shaft and wiper for the next step.
reached the beginning or end of your www.palomar-engineers.com;
windings as you tune, so you’ll know about $1.60 each). The Brush
where you are. (If you think of a better • Whip, wire, PL-259, etc The original brush is quite wide for
solution, let me know.) • Enclosure—Hammond #1551HBK our purposes, so we need to file it down
Spread some non-corrosive glue or similar. so it forms a flattened point that will con-
• F-female to PL-259 adapter— tact only one winding at a time. You’re
(Elmer’s wood glue works fine) on the RadioShack 278-258.
bottom and rim of the core to hold the going to file the sides and top to shape
windings in place and let the assembly the contact area like a wedge with a flat-
dry completely before proceeding. Use a tened point. Check out Figure 4 to see
piece of fine sandpaper or emery cloth to what I mean.
carefully remove the enamel from the Use a fine-tooth file and go slowly.
wire in the area where the wiper will The brush material is quite soft and you
make contact. You can eyeball this area don’t want to go too far. After shaping,
by temporarily placing the wiper on the use the file to cut a shallow groove across
core with the shaft centered through the the middle of the point. This helps the
hole in the core. point seat solidly when it settles over a
winding. Make sure to round the edges
Mounting as shown so the brush doesn’t hang up
Here’s the only tricky part of the when stepping over the windings.
project—mounting the core, the wiper After this you’re ready to insert the
and the shaft so the wiper contacts the shaft and wiper into the collar and replace
coil windings with a suitable pressure. If the C-clip on the shaft to hold it in place.
the wiper is too high above the windings, Figure 3—Side view of the modified
rheostat assembly. The wiper and brush Assembly
you won’t get good contact; if it’s too low, make contact with the core windings,
adjustment will be difficult and you might All that remains is to install your com-
jumping from one winding to another as
tear the brush and perhaps even the wind- you turn the wiper shaft. pleted transformer assembly, a PL-259
ings. That said, it’s not that difficult to coaxial connector and whip in a suitable
get this right. Look at Figure 3 to under- enclosure. The transformer unit and the
stand the mechanics. in the perfboard with the wiper positioned coaxial connector should be mounted so
Cut a square of perfboard about 1 1/2 to contact the windings. Pull on the shaft they don’t interfere with each other, and
inches to a side and drill a hole dead cen- and collar from the opposite side of the the whip mounts on the top of the box.
ter to accept the shaft collar. Center your perfboard to see how things fit. If the Eyeball the positions before you drill any
newly wound core over the hole. Slide the shaft collar flange bottoms out on the holes. That done, drill all three required
wiper and shaft into the collar and install perfboard and the wiper is contacting the holes in the appropriate locations.
the C-clip. Insert the wiper/shaft/collar windings with a reasonable-but-not-ex- Panel-mount PL-259s are few and far
assembly through the core and the hole cessive force (there’s still some spring between, but I managed to find something
34 July 2001
 Screw on the cover and plug it in!
Operating
Select a band and tune the antenna by
rotating the wiper while listening to band
noise or a signal. The antenna peaks
nicely on receive, so if you don’t hear
something right off the bat, something
needs to be checked. You may find that
the whip works better horizontally or ver-
tically. Listen and experiment to deter-
mine how the antenna performs with the Exterior view of the Miracle Whip housing.
station you’re working.
Once peaked for maximum receive
signal, transmit at low power while
watching the FT-817’s SWR meter. If you Six, Two and More and More
have significant reflected power, rotate Although I didn’t design it to do so,
the slider a little to one side or the other the antenna works great on 6, 2 and even
and try again. You can feel each “detent” 440. The trick is to set the wiper to the
as you step from winding to winding. You very last turn—in effect providing a di-
might not get a perfect match on the lower rect connection to the whip—with the
bands because the impedance transforma- transformer simply acting as a choke to
tion ratios jump rather quickly at the bot- ground. You can then slide the whip in or
tom end of the transformer, but you out to approximate a quarter wavelength
should get something that’s workable. I for whatever band you’re on. In this case
get 1:1 on 20, 15 and 10, and about 2:1 the antenna is full size, so there’s no com-
Figure 4—The normally flat-edged wiper on 40 and 80 meters. Remember that your
brush must be gently filed to a rounded promise at all!
point (with a narrow groove) and
transmission line is about two inches The autotransformer principle should
rounded corners. long, so SWR-induced line losses aren’t also be applicable to a general-purpose,
a consideration—you’re mainly looking random-wire tuner. I think I’ll play
for reasonable loading. around with this. If you’re an intrepid ex-
suitable. It’s an “F-female to PL-259” A few words to the wise: always tune perimenter, I invite you to do the same
adapter sold by RadioShack, part num- at the lowest power setting and never at- and let me know what you find.
ber 278-258. There’s no way to solder to tempt to transmit at higher power unless This antenna should work with
the inside (the F-type end of this adapter), you see a decent match. And, as mentioned just about any QRP rig, homebrew or
but it’s designed to make good contact before, the antenna peaks nicely on re- store-bought. The only proviso is that,
with a piece of solid wire inserted straight ceive, so if you don’t hear a peak, investi- although the TX outputs of almost all
into the end (like a cable-TV connector), gate and fix things before you transmit! rigs are designed to work into 50 Ω, the
so cut a short length of solid copper Once peaked, you’re ready to switch receiver inputs may prefer other imped-
hookup wire, remove the insulation and to higher power and talk to someone. ances. Receiver input impedance is
stick it in the hole. You’ll solder a lead Remember that you’re working QRP with far less critical for most applications,
from this to the transformer wiper lead. a compromise antenna. A little patience however, so this may not be much of a
Your ground connection can be provided will go a long way and, like a glider pilot handicap.
by using an appropriately sized lug or a fisherman, waiting for the right con- I’m completely satisfied with my first
washer (if you can find one) or by slip- ditions is half the battle. Miracle Whip—so much so that I plan to
ping another stripped lead under the con- offer a commercial version to the ama-
nector nut as you tighten it down. Performance
teur community (on the Web see
Mount the transformer in the box by I’m not sure this setup would have www.miracleantenna.com).
inserting the shaft collar through the saved Napoleon Solo’s bacon every time, With the Miracle Whip I’ve realized
mounting hole and install the retaining nut. but considering the challenges of operat- a radio dream I’ve had for many years:
My whip is 48 inches long and came ing a QRP rig with an attached whip, I’m working the world with a self-contained,
from a surplus store. It looks like it might very pleased with the results. I’ve made hand-held station. I haven’t yet tested it
once have been part of a “rabbit ear” as- the contacts I described with the whole on a picnic table, but my desk is a pretty
sembly. I chose it because it’s beefy and kit and caboodle sitting on my desktop, fair substitute. I’m expecting Napoleon
because it had a swivel mount that would without any sort of ground or counter- to knock off the condescension once we
allow swinging the antenna to a horizon- poise. In fact, adding a ground might get out to the campground.
tal or vertical orientation. Mount yours make impedance matching considerably The Miracle Whip trades efficiency for
to the top edge of the box, making a con- more difficult. size and portability, so don’t expect, well,
nection in whatever fashion required; a Obviously, the antenna performs bet- miracles. But if you want a system that
stripped lead or lug under the mounting ter at higher frequencies. On 10 meters can work DX from a picnic table, an
screw should do just fine. it’s about an eighth of a wavelength— ocean view or a mountaintop, this one
Wire things up as per the diagram and which isn’t bad. As you go down in fre- does the trick. Now, Mr. Solo, about those
remember to use a thin, flexible lead to quency the antenna is electrically shorter nannies…
make the connection between the wiper and less efficient. But it loads and radi-
the Type-F end of your PL-259 adapter. ates all the way down to 80 meters, which You can contact the author at 1220 Bernard
Make sure there’s plenty of slack. You’ll is the design goal, and it will make con- St, No. 21, Outremont, QC, H2V 1V2,
want this to move freely, without strain. tacts there, given the right conditions. Canada; Lebloke@attcanada.ca.
July 2001 35
 By Brian Wood, W0DZ

A Three-Element “Monobander”
for 17-10 Meters—with Two
Elements on 20!

Confused by the thought of a five-band monoband beam? Need

to put out a big signal while operating portable? Be confused
no longer. This five-band monobander is just what you need!

1966 I was a newly licensed beginning of solar cycle 20, which have a telescoping boom so it could be

In Novice and was on the air using

a friend’s Globe Chief transmit-
ter, a National NC-270 receiver and a
peaked in 1969-70 and was one of the
lowest-peaking cycles in recent history,
comparable (unfortunately) to cycle 23,
collapsed for compactness, (4) have fold-
able, telescoping elements, (5) be easily
re-configurable for different bands with-
homemade inverted V attached to my which we’re presently trudging through. out using any tools, (6) have good gain and
house with a bamboo pole. The Globe I built that antenna, and it gave me some front-to-back values, (7) use parts that are
soon gave way to a home-brew 6146B serious fun earning WAS and WAC and easy to find and (8) be easy to build.
transmitter built from schematics in the working lots of DX on 15 meters. Now Part of my dream antenna was hiding
1966 Radio Amateur’s Handbook. But I’d like to offer you that same thrill— in The ARRL Antenna Book. The PV4
QSOs were hard to come by because I building your own antenna and working monobander (by the late antenna guru Dr
was running all of 50 W during the lull DX with a gain antenna—20, 17, 12 and James Lawson, W2PV) described a four-
between solar cycles 19 and 20. Then 10-meter bands included! element beam using a spacing of 0.1235
came the September 1966 issue of QST If you’ve followed me this far you’re wavelength for driven element-to-reflec-
and an article by Lew McCoy, W1ICP, now asking, “Yeah, but a multi-band tor spacing and 0.2005 wavelength for
entitled, “A Two-Element Beam For 15.” monobander—isn’t that an oxymoron?” driven-element-to-first-director spacing,
In that article, Lew said, “An amateur’s Nope! After a less-than-great performance with element lengths of slightly less than
first venture on 15 and 10 under open in last year’s Field Day—mostly because a half wavelength. 1 The Antenna Book
band conditions is a revelation…If this of antennas—I vowed to figure out how also contains a Basic program that takes
is your first experience with a beam to build a no-compromise, three-element tapering into account when calculating
antenna you’ll be in for plenty of beam that could be easily reconfigured for element lengths.2 I took that basic design
surprises…This fall and winter should be any band from 20 through 10 meters. and extended it so the resulting antenna
a real humdinger on 15, so don’t miss it!” My ideal antenna had to (1) be rela-
Lew wrote that article shortly after the tively inexpensive, (2) be lightweight, (3) 1
Notes appear on page 41.
36 July 2001
can be easily and quickly changed from are used to hold the sections together, so out of the base section of tubing, rotated
one band to another without using tools. they’re easy to take apart without tools. 90 degrees and re-bolted. The elements
I also wrote a Visual Basic program that The “hairpin” matching network is used can then be rested against the base sec-
automatically calculates element lengths to adjust the antenna’s impedance to 50 tions of the other elements. Figure 1
and spacing for any given frequency and ohms. Because the driven element is shows how the antenna looks when all
also incorporates the Taper program. 3 “balanced” (floating from ground), a elements are folded in and the boom
During the design process I quickly W2DU 1:1 current balun made out of pieces are fully retracted. Taping the ele-
discovered that I had to give up on a four- RG-303 and ferrite beads is used to pro- ments together in six places makes for a
element antenna—it was just too long and vide an interface to the unbalanced coax.4 compact, easy-to-carry, all-in-one-piece
unwieldy. But a three-element beam is The elements are made out of tele- antenna that can be unfolded, extended
nothing to sneeze at! Making it work on scoping aluminum tubing (0.058-inch and configured for any of five bands in
10 through 17 meters wasn’t too difficult, wall so it telescopes smoothly) in 1, 7/8, only a few minutes!
3
but a three-element beam for 20 meters /4, 5/8 and 1/2-inch diameters. The driven
was pushing the limit, so I found a novel element is fixed so that as the antenna is Parts
way to use the antenna as a two-element adjusted for various bands, the hairpin I was hoping to find one hardware
beam on that band. With due respect to matching network and balun don’t have store that stocked all necessary parts, in-
W2PV, I call this antenna the DZ3. to be moved. The position of the short- cluding aluminum tubing in the usual
ing bar in the matching network does telescoping sizes. But alas, antenna tub-
Construction Details have to be adjusted as you change bands ing seems to be as hard to find today as it
The DZ3 consists of three main pieces: (by sliding a U-bolt along its length), but was for me 35 years ago when I built that
(1) the reflector (adjustable aluminum this is much easier than moving the whole two-element beam. In fact, Lew McCoy
tubing mounted to a 1.5 × 527/8-inch PVC network. Because aluminum diameters mentioned the problem in the 1966 QST
boom), (2) the driven element (adjustable are measured in outside diameter (OD) article referenced above. Some things
aluminum tubing mounted to a 2-inch × and PVC is measured in inside diameter never change! Fortunately, I discovered
10-foot PVC boom), with its “hairpin” (ID), a 1-inch PVC pipe will hold a piece that Texas Towers 5 carries a full line of
matching network and balun, and (3) the of 1-inch aluminum tubing quite nicely. tubing in 12 and 6-foot lengths. The 6-
director (adjustable aluminum tubing This is done to hold the driven element foot lengths are best for low-cost UPS
mounted to a 1.5-inch × 67 1/ 8-inch PVC to the boom, as the element halves must shipping and were selected for this
boom). be separated. project to minimize cutting. The PVC
The boom pieces are made out of I’ve often looked at TV antennas and tubing, U-bolts, screws and clevis pins
thick-wall (Schedule 40) PVC, which is asked myself why amateur antennas can’t are available at most any hardware store.
inexpensive, strong and readily available. be made that way! A typical TV antenna Ace Hardware has the 1/4-inch aluminum
The reflector and director slide in and out has elements that fold in toward the tubing used for the hairpin matching net-
of the bigger driven element boom. boom. All you have to do is snap them work, and The Wireman 6 carries the
Lengths have been carefully chosen to into place. Although it’s too hard to make W2DU 1:1 choke balun (Item #827, with
make sure that the smaller booms can a big antenna that way using readily SO-239 on one end and 6-inch pigtails
slide all the way into the large boom with- available parts, we can come pretty close. on the other). Total parts cost is about
out hitting the driven element. Clevis pins With the DZ3, the elements can be slid $150. But compare that to the more than

Figure 1—That object next to the minivan is the antenna—

completely folded and ready for transport. A close-up view of the boom and mast assembly.
July 2001 37
 6063-T832 Aluminum Tubing
Regarding the practice of using
6063-T832 tubing instead of the tradi-
tional 6061-T6 material: 6063-T832
material was developed for the furni-
ture manufacturing industry, which
needed a strong alloy with a very
smooth and shiny finish to make their
products hold up well and look good
with a minimum of added processing.
The product starts as a normal 6063
alloy ingot, which has a typical yield
strength of about 28,000 PSI. The pro-
cess involves drawing and redrawing
the tubing to achieve the desired fin-
ish. This drawing process work hard-
ens the material to a yield strength of
about 40,000 PSI.
6061-T6 is made via a totally differ-
ent process that uses a higher yield
strength base material and fewer work-
hardening steps in production. The fin-
ish is often quite ugly especially when
“oil quenching” is used in the produc-
tion process. The cost of 6061-T6
drawn tubing is significantly higher
than that of 6063-T832.
Extruded tubing is another story.
Figure 2—Reflector assembly details. Most outlets can get 6061-T6 extru-
sions for only pennies per pound more
than 6063 extrusions. There is no
6063-T832 process for extruded prod-
$400 you’d pay for a commercial mono- press if one is available. ucts (that I am aware of)—only 6063,
bander that isn’t reconfigurable! Step 2: Now cut and debur (file the which has a typical yield of 28,000 PSI
edges of) a 2-foot piece of 1-inch alumi- as mentioned above. This isn’t what we
Detailed Assembly Instructions num tubing. Slide it through the hole, want to use for antenna construction
When cutting the aluminum tubing you center it, and tape it to the PVC so it can’t and, incidentally, is what you are get-
may find that the overall length leaves you move. Drill a pilot hole for a large #14 × ting at Home Depot, Lowe’s and other
slightly short by as much as 1/ 8 inch. Don’t 1-inch self-tapping screw. Screw it in to places that sell tubing in 8-foot lengths.
worry about this. Get as close as you can. secure the tubing in the PVC and remove Today, almost every commercial
amateur antenna manufacturer now
The adjustable elements will compensate the tape. uses 6063-T832 because it’s less ex-
for any slight length discrepancies. Step 3: Cut and debur two 2-foot pensive, looks good and has excellent
lengths of 7/8-inch tubing. Mark that tub- strength.— Gerald Williamson, K5GW,
Reflector Construction (Figure 2) ing with pencil 6 inches from the end and Texas Towers
Step 1: Cut the 11/2-inch PVC pieces slide each piece into each side of the 1-
to 52 7/ 8 inches. Drill a 1-inch hole all inch tube until the pencil mark lines up
the way through the tubing exactly 23/8 with the end of the 1-inch tubing. Tape
inches from one end. Be very careful to the elements so they can’t move. Drill a 1-inch tubing. Go all the way through
center the hole in the tube. Use a drill 1
/4-inch hole 3 inches from the end of the both tubes. Be very careful to center the
hole in the tubing. Use a drill press if
possible so the bolts that hold the ele-
ments together won’t be crooked. Put a
Table 1 1
/4-20 × 21/2-inch hex bolt, washer and nut
Aluminum Tubing Lengths through the holes to hold the elements
(All dimensions in inches) together. The bolts will stick out quite a
ways. This is okay—when collapsing the
Band Reflector Driven Element Director antenna, you’ll need the extra length.
5 5
(Meters) /8 dia /8 dia 1/2 dia 5
/8 dia 1/2 dia. Step 4: Now mark each of two 6-foot
10 12 11 — 2.5 — pieces of 3/4-inch tubing with a pencil 6
inches from one end and slide them into
12 26 14.25 — 15.5 —
the 7/8-inch tubing until the pencil marks
15 48 36 — 34.5 — line up with the end of the 7/8-inch tub-
ing. Tape the tubing so it can’t move.
17 69 57.75 — 57.5 — Drill a small pilot hole 3 inches from the
end of the 7/8-inch tubing on one side only.
20 * 66 36 66 55 Secure the tubes with a #8 × 1/2-inch self-
*Since the director becomes a reflector on 20 meters, the reflector is not used and tapping screw. Remove the tape.
must be set for 10 meters. Step 5: Using a pencil, mark a 6-foot
length of 5/ 8-inch tubing with lines and
38 July 2001
 A tight shot of the dishwasher connector.

securely so it doesn’t move, tighten the

5
/ 8-inch section of the rubber connector
lightly so as to allow the tubing to move,
but with some effort. The friction fit will
keep it in place while allowing you to eas-
ily adjust it for other bands. You’ll want
to re-mark the tube at the edge of this rub-
ber connector so you can see the band
marking! Mark a line on the tubing using
a felt-tipped pen, and label the band. Re-
peat for all bands. (Note: If you can’t find
a dishwasher connector, an adequate and
less expensive substitute can be made us-
ing 3/4-inch ID rubber hose cut into 2-inch
lengths. Put a hose clamp on the 3/ 4-inch
side and another one on the 5/8-inch side.)
Driven Element Construction (Figure 3)
Step 1: Drill a 15/16-inch hole all the
Figure 3—Driven element and main boom. way through and exactly 31/2 feet from
one end of the 2-inch PVC. Insert a
1-foot length of 1-inch PVC (remember,
Bill of Materials this is ID; the OD of 1-inch Schedule
Quantity Description
40 PVC pipe is about 1 5/ 16 inches and
will fit perfectly in that hole), center it
1 6-foot length of 1-inch aluminum tubing
(cut into two 2-foot and two 1-foot lengths) and tape it so it can’t move. Drill a pilot
2 6-foot length of 0.875-inch (7/8-inch) aluminum tubing (cut into six 2-foot hole in the center of the 2-inch PVC tube
lengths) and secure this tube to the 1-inch tube
6 6-foot length of 0.75-inch (3/4-inch) aluminum tubing with a #14 self-tapping screw. Remove
6 6-foot length of 0.625-inch (5/8-inch) aluminum tubing the tape.
4 6-foot length of 0.5-inch (1/2-inch) aluminum tubing (only needed for
20 meters) Step 2: Cut two 12-inch sections of
2 3-foot length of 0.25-inch (1/4-inch) aluminum tubing (for hairpin) 1-inch aluminum tubing and debur them.
6 Rubber “dishwasher connector” rubber tubes, 5/8-inch to 1-inch Slide each one into the 1-inch PVC tub-
graduations, with clamps ing until 5 inches of aluminum tubing is
1 10-foot length of 2-inch-ID Schedule 40 (thick-wall) PVC visible on each side. Tape the aluminum
1 10-foot length of 11/2-inch-ID Schedule 40 (thick-wall) PVC
1 1-foot length of 1-inch-ID Schedule 40 (thick-wall) PVC tubing so it can’t move. Drill a pilot hole
1 W2DU 1:1 choke balun into the top of each of the 1-inch PVC
2 #10-12 Spade lugs and 1-inch aluminum tubes approxi-
1 12 × 12 × 1/4-inch aluminum plate for mounting bracket mately 1/2-inch from the point where the
1 Aluminum or steel eyebolt, long enough to fasten to top of mast 1-inch PVC tubing intersects the 2-inch
2 1-inch U-bolts (to attach the antenna to the mast)
3 2.5-inch U-bolts (one for hairpin, two to hold boom to mounting plate) boom and secure each piece with a #14
5 #14 × 1-inch self-tapping screws self-tapping screw. These will become the
6 1
/4-20 × 21/2-inch hex bolts, washers and nuts attachment points for the wire ends of the
2 #6 × 1-inch self-tapping screws (fastens hairpin into driven element) W2DU balun.
6 #8 × 1/2-inch self-tapping screws Step 3: Lay the two pieces of 1/ 4-inch
2 7
/16-inch × 3-inch clevis pins and clips
1 30-foot length of tightly woven nylon rope aluminum tubing along the boom toward
1 Roll of duct or electrical tape the end that will have the reflector in it—
1 3 foot mast the 3 1/ 2-foot length of boom. One end
should line up just past the center of the
band labels at the lengths shown in nector” (available at Ace Hardware), leav- driven element tubing. Tape the other end
Table 1. Slide the other end of the tubing ing the 5/8-inch and 3/ 4-inch sections. Slide to the boom with duct tape (wrapped all
(opposite to where you measured) into the the 3/4-inch section onto the 3/ 4-inch tub- around the boom). This tape is perma-
3
/ 4-inch tubing. Cut the 7/8-inch and 1-inch ing and tighten it with the screw clamp nent, so wrap it neatly. Drill a small pilot
sections of rubber off a “dishwasher con- provided. Holding the 5 / 8 -inch tubing hole into the other ends and into the
July 2001 39
driven element aluminum tubing. Secure
with #6 × 1-inch self-tapping screws.
Attach a 2.5-inch U-bolt around the boom
so it touches both tubes. This U-bolt will
act as an adjustable shorting stub for the
hairpin matching network.
Step 4: Follow the rest of the direc-
tions for reflector assembly from step 3
on. In step 5, first cut 3 inches off each
of the 5/8-inch tubes to allow them to com-
pletely slide into the 3/4-inch tubes.
Step 5: If you’re going to use 20
meters, mark the 20-meter position on a
6-foot length of 1/2-inch aluminum tub-
ing at the length shown in Table 1 and
slide the tube into the 5/8-inch tube to the
marked point. Secure it with electrical
tape. If 20 meters isn’t on your agenda,
simply remove the 1/2-inch tubing and set
it aside. If the antenna will be used for
extended periods on 20 meters, drill a pi-
lot hole and secure the tubing with a #8
× 1/2-inch self-tapping sheet metal screw.
Director Construction (Figure 4)
Follow the assembly directions for the
reflector using the dimensions in Table
1. Mark the 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20-meter
points as noted, just as you did for the
reflector. Instead of 527/ 8 inches, make
the PVC tubing 671/8 inches. This should
be the length of the remaining piece after
the first cut. Cut 3 inches off the 5/8-inch
Figure 4—The director assembly diagram.
section of aluminum tubing before insert-
ing it into the 3/4-inch section. Note that
the 20-meter position looks out of
place—but isn’t—because the director is
used as a reflector on 20. If using for
20 meters, be sure to also perform Step 5
of the driven element assembly.
Element Leveling
Step 1: Because this design doesn’t use
U-bolts to hold the elements to the boom
(to avoid crushing the boom and because
it looks better), it’s essential that the ele-
ments be lined up before holes are drilled
to secure the three pieces of boom. Place
the reflector tube and the director tube
into the large boom so that the 17-meter This view illustrates how the director attaches to the telescoping boom.
marks line up with the ends of the 2-inch
boom. Set the whole antenna on a level
surface and eyeball the elements from a tubes with a clevis pin and clip. Note: If the plate to the antenna between the driven
distance. When they’re all even, tape the the elements still appear uneven after all element and the director. Because the
1 1/2-inch tubing to the 2-inch tubing so this, just enlarge the two holes in the 2- boom sags when used at the lower frequen-
nothing can move. inch PVC tube by making them slotted cies, extend another 3-foot section of mast
Step 2: Carefully drill a 7/16-inch hole (perpendicular to the boom) so that the above the mounting plate and attach an
all the way through the 2-inch and 11/2- other tubes can move slightly. Slide the eyebolt to it. Tie some nylon cord to the
inch tubing at a point exactly 6 inches elements until they are level. Then secure director where it attaches to the boom. Run
from each end of the 2-inch tubing. Re- the tubes with shims or drill a small screw the cord through the eyelet and tie it to the
move the tape. hole and insert a self-tapping screw or reflector. This cord will have to be adjusted
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the clevis pin to lock the element in place. every time you change bands, so make sure
other three bands (four for the director, to use a knot that’s easy to undo! Also, as
as it includes 20 meters). Final Steps you change bands, the antenna’s center of
Step 4: Place the tubes so that the se- Build a mounting plate using U-bolts gravity will change slightly. Some experi-
lected band holes line up and secure the as shown in the photo on page 37. Attach mentation will quickly show you where to
40 July 2001
place the mounting bracket that will work
for all bands. The location shown in the
photograph seems to work well.
Connect the balun to the driven element
as shown in Figure 5 and tape it to the Figure 5—Close-up details
boom directly underneath the hairpin, with of the hairpin match and
the SO-239 connector facing the reflector balun assembly.
(hairpin on top of boom, balun on bottom).
Adjust the hairpin U-bolt and the 5/8-inch
tubing for each band in turn. Be sure to
label the band for the noted position of
the hairpin and the last element tube.
Connect the antenna to your transmit-
ter with 50-Ω coax. To prevent static
charge from building up and damaging
your equipment, be sure there is a good
dc path to ground on the shield of the
coax. This is most easily done by using
good grounding techniques in your sta-
tion, which is worth doing no matter what
antenna system you use! The ARRL
Handbook has a chapter that explains this
in more detail.
To change bands, simply pop the
clevis pins out, slide the reflector and
director booms to the marked positions,
reinsert the clevis pins, adjust the hair-
pin, and set the element lengths to the
marked positions. The whole process
should only take a few minutes.
Using the DZ3 on 20 Meters A detailed view
To use the DZ3 as a 2-element 20- of the hairpin
match and
meter beam, set the element that is nor- balun
mally used as the reflector at the marked assembly.
length and spacing for 10 meters. This gets
it out of the way as a resonant element and
provides a counterweight for the rest of
the beam. Adjust the position and length
of the director and driven element to
handle 20 meters. In this configuration,
the director becomes a reflector and there sible to get a gain of about 6 dBd, with a to get precise dimensions for whatever
is no director. Note that when used in this front-back ratio of 12-15 dB (4-5 S units). band segments you favor.
way, your beam headings will be off 180 Front-to-back ratios can vary depending on My thanks to John Wright, W7JN, for
degrees. This is because the beam now the radiation angle of the antenna, which his help during the development of this
points in the opposite direction as all other will vary based on band and height of the article.
bands. The elements also sag quite a bit antenna, so don’t be too alarmed if you You can contact the author at 710 Grove
on 20 because they are so long. Rest as- don’t see much difference. Ct, Loveland, CO 80537-9325; w0dz@
sured, this won’t hurt the antenna. But if A word of caution: PVC, even Schedule arrl.net.
you leave it configured this way for an 40, isn’t as strong as aluminum! Although Photos by the author.
extended time, it might be worth adding it has been unintentionally tested under
Notes
some reinforcement. windy and snowy conditions, this antenna 1
ARRL Antenna Book , 1988, Chapter 11,
was intended for light-duty field operations, p 17-22.
Performance so I don’t suggest leaving it at the top of a 2
ARRL Antenna Book , 1988, Chapter 2,
The DZ3 has been tested and found to tall, fixed-height tower! Besides, you have p 29-31.
3
A copy of the program is available by sending
work well on all bands. In fact, most sig- to change bands manually. A small tilt-over a blank floppy disk with return envelope to
nals were only about one S-unit weaker tower or mast is suggested. the author (free via e-mail). The program
with this antenna (at 10 feet off the ground) Also, PVC can discolor in sunlight. I runs on Windows 98, NT and 2000.
4
M.W. Maxwell, “Some Aspects of the Balun
when compared to my TH7DX at 70 feet. suggest you paint the PVC with a water- Problem,” QST , Mar 1983, pp 38-40.
If you have access to an SWR analyzer you based paint. Don’t use spraypaint. 5
Texas Towers (www.texastowers.com,
can tweak the driven-element lengths and Dimensions in this article have been 1108 Summit Ave, Suite 4, Plano, TX 75074;
tel 800-272-3467) provides 6063-T832
hairpin to get the best SWR for your setup. selected for the CW subbands. With an drawn aluminum, which is used by many
Be sure to get the antenna as high as pos- antenna tuner, however, you should be antenna manufacturers and is reported to
sible before making changes. Nearby ob- able to get it to load up pretty well in the be a good alternative to 6061-T6 aluminum.
6
The Wireman, Inc, www.thewireman.com,
jects and the ground can have a noticeable phone subbands. You can also run the 261 Pittman Rd, Landrum, SC 29356; tel
impact on performance. It should be pos- Visual Basic program mentioned earlier 800-727-WIRE.
July 2001 41
 By Ed Krome, K9EK

Getting Started with

AMSAT-OSCAR 40
After months of anxiety about the health of Amateur Radio’s most
advanced satellite, hams worldwide may soon be rewarded with
access to AO-40. Here’s how to get started.

T
he long-awaited AMSAT Phase 3D (satellite-to-ground transmissions) on them to track a satellite. Software sales
satellite roared spectacularly into 2 meters and 70 cm, but OSCAR 40 still provide a significant portion of AMSAT’s
space on November 16, 2000. The has two fully-functional downlinks on 13 operating and satellite-building funds, so
launch into a geosynchronous transfer or- centimeters, as well as 2-meter and 70- when you purchase tracking software
bit by the Arianespace AR-507 launch ve- cm uplinks (ground-to-satellite). This you’ll know that you’re doing your part
hicle from Kourou, French Guiana, was means OSCAR 40 still has the potential in making AO-40 (and follow-on satel-
completely “nominal”; in other words, to be a fantastic DX satellite. The only lites) a reality. Just cruise on over to the
perfect. Initially, the 70-centimeter bea- difference is that you will need to set up AMSAT-NA Web site at www.amsat.org.
con was supposed to turn on within a few equipment to receive on the microwave
hours of launch, but did not do so. How- bands, which isn’t nearly as difficult as Communications Possibilities
ever, the 2-meter beacon turned on and you might think. Despite the damage, AO-40 still has a
worked well. The new satellite, chris- Before we start talking about hard- wide variety of operating frequencies and
tened AO-40, was heard worldwide. ware, however, one of the first purchases modes. Each individual transmitter and
On December 11, after the first 400- for your OSCAR 40 station should be sat- receiver has a common intermediate fre-
Newton bi-fuel engine burn, P3D/AO-40 ellite tracking software. You can’t talk quency of 10.7 MHz. All are connected
became silent. The command stations, through the satellite until you know where to a central distribution network called
Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC, Peter Guelzow, it is! AMSAT’s inexpensive PC- and Mac- the IF matrix. The IF matrix can be com-
DB2OS, James Miller, G3RUH, Stacey based tracking software is highly recom- manded to pair any uplink(s) with any
Mills, W4SM, Graham Ratcliff, mended. In fact, these programs are downlink(s), providing the crossband,
VK5AGR and others began recovery at- tremendously interesting and instructive full-duplex modes that make satellite
tempts immediately. The satellite was to “play” with—even if you never use operation so different from terrestrial
completely unresponsive. Amazingly,
NORAD, which tracks thousands of
space objects, was able to radar image
AO-40 well enough to determine that it
appeared to be in one piece.
At least two automatic resets passed
without hearing from the spacecraft. AO - 40
Then, on Christmas Day 2000, the sec- at Apogee
51,000 km
ond attempt to activate the S-band (2.4
GHz) transmitter was successful. AO-40
was still alive!
The good news—and there is really
quite a bit of good news—is that the re-
maining satellite systems appear to be
functioning normally. And although
OSCAR 40 did not reach the inclination
the team desired, its current orbit is stable Perigee
500 km
and very useful. At the highest altitude
of its orbit (the apogee), AO-40 seems to AO-40’s orbit is elliptical, which will give the satellite an outstanding “view” of much
“hover” in the sky for hours at a time. of the Earth. For hams on the ground, this means that we will have access to AO-40
We may have indeed lost our downlinks for hours as it approaches every apogee.
42 July 2001
 likely to become the most popular configu-
AO-40 Ground Station Requirements ration. OSCAR 40 is transmitting telem-
By Frank Sperber, DL6DBN etry on 2.4 GHz now and some limited 2-
Uplink
way operation is already taking place.
Band EIRPc 5 TX-power Antenna Antennas
435 MHz 21 dBWi 10 W 10-element X-Yagi2 There are a number of 2.4 GHz receive
40 W Crossed Dipoles antennas available to you. Check out the
over Reflector Down East Microwave Web site
Plane1 (www.downeastmicrowave.com) and
take a look at some of their 2.4 GHz loop
1270 MHz 23 dBWi 10 W 12-turn Helix Yagis and helixes. Other excellent
choices include the Andrew 26T-2400
2400 MHz 27 dBWi 5W 60-cm Parabolic Dish3
grid-style dish antenna and AirLink para-
5670 MHz 34 dBWi 10 W 60-cm Parabolic Dish bolic dishes. Both assemble in about 15
minutes—no tuning or other adjustments
Downlink required. PC Electronics sells the Andrew
Band GND-PEP/QSO 4 Antenna S/N dish. You’ll find them online at
www.hamtv.com. The AirLink antennas
2400 MHz –167 dBWi 60-cm Parabolic Dish 26 dB are available from SSB Electronic (see
14-turn Helix 18 dB the “Resources” sidebar).
24 GHz –197 dBWi 60-cm Parabolic Dish 13 dB Also, Phillips-Tech offers grid-style
MMDS dishes, complete with feeds, that
Note: These are estimated values taken from the AMSAT-DL (AMSAT-Germany) are reasonably priced and work well. Find
Web site. The following are notes on the various types of antennas and terms: them on-line at www.phillips-tech.com.
(1) “Crossed dipoles over a reflector plane” is a pair of center-fed dipoles, mounted For transmitting on 430 MHz, you
at 90° to one another, fed 90° out of phase, to produce right-hand circular polariza- don’t need a monstrous antenna; it de-
tion, suspended over a reflective sheet. This is a simple circularly polarized an- pends on how much transmitter output
tenna with a predominantly vertical radiation pattern. Tracking is not required. you can generate. The less transmitter
(2) “X-Yagi” (“crossed Yagi”) is a right-hand circularly polarized Yagi antenna made
with 2 sets of elements at right angles to each other. These elements are fed in a output you have available, the bigger the
phase relationship that produces circular polarization. A “10-element X-Yagi” has antenna you’ll need. For example, if you
two 10-element Yagis on a common boom. It is a relatively small directional antenna run 100 W output on 430 MHz, you will
that requires tracking. probably be able to get away with a small
(3) “60-cm parabolic dish” is a 24-inch-diameter parabolic dish antenna with an 6- or 8-element Yagi for your uplink an-
appropriate feed for the band in use. Satellite tracking is required. tenna. Don’t worry too much about an-
(4) “GND-PEP/QSO” is the signal strength of the satellite’s signal on the ground. tenna polarization at this point. Yes, it
(5) “EIRPc” is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power, circularly polarized, in decibels
would be nice to have a circularly polar-
(dB) relative to 1 W. This is effective transmitted power from a combination of
actual transmitter watts and antenna gain, referenced to an “isotropic” (point ized antenna for your uplink, but AO-40
source) radiator. is so sensitive, you aren’t likely to notice
the 3-dB loss you’ll incur by using just
horizontal or vertical polarization.
What about an antenna rotator? Satel-
lite tracking requires the ability to adjust
the antenna in both the azimuth (mea-
communications. Theoretically, any the YACE (Yet Another Camera Experi- sured in degrees clockwise from North)
uplink(s) can be paired with any ment) camera, IHU-2 (Internal House- and elevation (measured in degrees up
downlink(s), though there are technical keeping Unit – 2), both RUDAK (digital from the horizon). A new, off-the-shelf
reasons why some pairings will never be communications experiments), LEILA Az/El rotor can be expensive. If all you
used. Also, there can never be uplinks and (the alligator-killer) and the high-gain have is an azimuth rotor, you can use the
downlinks in the same band at the same antennas. The following items are be- characteristics of both the satellite itself
time. AO-40 isn’t a repeater; it is a cross- lieved not to be working: the 2-meter and and of your antenna to operate over a sig-
band transponder. Because this allows so 70-cm transmitters (downlinks), the 10- nificant part of the satellite’s orbit. First,
many combinations, a new mode naming GHz (X) transmitter and the omnidirec- use your tracking software to follow AO-
convention has been adopted. Each band tional antennas. Status of the 5.7 GHz (C) 40 through typical passes. Notice that the
has an alpha designator. Both band des- receiver, the 360-THz IR laser transmit- satellite is never directly overhead and
ignators, in the order of uplink/downlink, ters and the 24 GHz (K) transmitter ap- spends most of its time in mid-elevation.
refer to a complete up/down schema. For pear favorable. The power and battery Also, notice that, except around perigee
example, the popular “Mode B,” with its systems appear to be working well. (the point of closest approach to Earth),
70-cm uplink and 2-meter downlink, will the orbit changes relatively slowly. Then,
now be referred to as “Mode U/V.” Where Do I Start? remember that an antenna’s receiving
As of this writing, mid-May 2001, the My suggestion is that you start by as- pattern capability is not needle-sharp. It
following items have been found to be sembling the components you’ll need for has a beamwidth over which it will pro-
working: the 2-meter (V), 70-cm (U) a Mode U/S station—transmitting on 430 vide satisfactory reception. If you set
and 23-cm (L) receivers (uplinks), both MHz and receiving on 2.4 GHz. Unless the your antenna to 10-20 degrees elevation
2.4 GHz (S) transmitters, the mag- command team manages to recover the and lock it there, then follow the satel-
netorquing (satellite orientation) system, 2-meter and 70-cm transmitters, this is lite in azimuth only, you will enjoy quite
July 2001 43
 verter. In my own weak-signal station, I
have never owned a radio that would tune
above 30 MHz. I simply plug one con-
verter into another and eventually wind
up somewhere in the 10-meter band. The
frequency readouts aren’t always exact,
but it all works just fine.
The technical reason, which becomes
more important as frequencies increase,
has to do with noise. Overall receiving
system performance is determined by the
signal to noise ratio. For a given signal
level, we can make a big difference in the
quality of our received signal by lower-
ing the noise part of the equation. And
the most significant contributor to over-
all system noise is front-end noise. On
UHF, natural noise from space (caused
A Mode U/S station could look something like this. A 24-inch parabolic dish antenna by electron motion) is very low. Man-
receives the 2.4 GHz downlink, which is amplified and then converted to 2 meters. made noise is also low. The noise comes
Almost any receiver capable of listening to 2-meter CW or SSB could be used to monitor from our amplifying devices and from the
the converted signals. To transmit at the 70-cm uplink frequency, an ordinary HF degradation of the signal between where
transceiver could drive a 10-meter-to-70-cm transverter. A 70-cm RF power amplifier
gives the necessary boost and the small 70-cm Yagi antenna sends the signal on its way. it is received (the antenna) and where it
is first amplified. Coaxial cable is the
most common connection medium, and
it is far from ideal. As frequencies in-
a bit of “talk time” before the satellite ware, another popular approach to setting crease, coaxial cable becomes progres-
disappears from your window. up the foundation of a microwave satel- sively (and amazingly) lossy. If this loss
lite station is to simply buy a multiband occurs between the antenna and the first
Receiving and Transmitting (2 meters/70 cm or even HF through 70 stage of RF amplification, it looks like
To operate Mode U/S remember that cm) transceiver that includes satellite fea- noise and degrades the performance of
you need to transmit to the satellite on tures. These rigs take a lot of the guess- the overall system. How do you prevent
70 cm and receive on 2.4 GHz. work out of the whole operation. The cable loss? The best way is to eliminate
The uplink is straightforward. You can ICOM IC-910H transceiver generates all the cable. This is why mounting a low-
use a 70-cm multimode rig as your up- the output you’ll need to uplink on 70 cm noise preamplifier in the shack is nowhere
link transmitter (possibly paired with a and includes the 2-meter receiver for use near as effective as mounting the same
“brick” amplifier to generate a little more with a downconverter. The same is true preamp at the antenna.
“oomph”). of the Kenwood TS-2000 and the Yaesu By using converters, the highest-fre-
To receive on 2.4 GHz you will need FT-847. If you prefer to buy used gear, quency amplifiers and conversion gear
to convert the signals from microwave to check out the ICOM IC-821H, Yaesu can be mounted remotely, right up at the
something lower in frequency—such as FT-736 or Kenwood TS-790. Note that antenna. Then the lower frequency out-
2 meters. For this you’ll need a receive none of these radios cover the 2.4-GHz put can be routed to the shack through
converter (sometimes referred to as a downlink, so you will still need to use a inexpensive cable. High-quality commer-
downconverter) such as the Down East converter to receive. cial converters incorporate weatherproof
Microwave 2400RX or the SSB Electronic construction and low-noise front ends and
UEK-3000. You install the unit at your an- More About Converters are designed for antenna mounting.
tenna so that the signal is converted right As frequencies increase, frequency
away before making the trip through the converters become the method of choice Digital Operation
coaxial cable to your station (more about for a variety of reasons, both economic AO-40 has a variety of digital experi-
this in a moment). Most 2.4-GHz receive and technical. The complexity of a re- ments in dedicated subbands. There are
converters convert to 2 meters. So, you’ll ceiver or transmitter is in the interface two hard-wired 9600-baud modems
need a 2-meter all-mode receiver at your between the RF world and the audio/digi- (these require the same ground modems
station. A number of HF transceivers now tal world. By adding a receiving con- used for the 9600 baud LEOs) and 16
include 2 meters and these will work just verter to a good quality receiver, the “agile” (programmable) modems at-
fine in this application. Another alterna- receiver’s usage may be easily extended tached to the RUDAK computers. Opera-
tive is an all-mode-scanning receiver. If for a fraction of the cost of a complete tion of both RUDAK CPU’s with the
you have only HF receive capability, you radio. Older Drake and Collins radios, 9600-baud modems and both 153.6 kBit/
can obtain a 2-meter to 10-meter con- with their crushproof vacuum tube front s high speed PSK downlinks has also
verter. The 2-meter output of the 2.4 GHz ends and high selectivity, can be attached been verified on the 13-cm downlink.
converter routed to the shack, where it is to converters to provide exceptional mi- Beacon telemetry, currently being trans-
fed into the 10M-2M converter, then to the crowave performance. You can also mitted on the 13-cm Middle Beacon, is
HF receiver, where it is received in the generally plug one receive converter into 400 baud BPSK, the same as that on
10-meter band. another. For example, a 2.4 GHz to AO-10 and AO-13. W4SM’s P3T (www.
The same approach is used for recep- 10-meter converter is difficult to find, but cstone.net/~w4sm2/software2/
tion on the higher bands. you can plug a 2.4-GHz to 2-meter con- P3t_AP.zip) is the telemetry demodula-
As long as we’re talking about hard- verter into a 2-meter to 10-meter con- tor and analysis program. There is also a
44 July 2001
 The YACE camera
Transponder Frequency Band Plan for AMSAT-OSCAR 40 aboard AO-40
captured this
Note: Frequencies shown are for transponders that were known to be functional dramatic photo as
when this article went to press. See the ARRLWeb at www.arrl.org for updates. All the satellite moved
signals are digital, SSB or CW. FM is not permitted on AO-40. away from the
Ariane V rocket.
Uplink Frequencies
Band Digital Analog Passband
70 cm 435.300 - 435.550 MHz 435.550 - 435.800 MHz
23 cm(1) 1269.000 - 1269.250 MHz 1269.250 - 1269.500 MHz
23 cm(2) 1268.075 - 1268.325 MHz 1268.325 - 1268.575 MHz
13 cm(1) 2400.100 - 2400.350 MHz 2400.350 - 2400.600 MHz
13 cm(2) 2446.200 - 2446.450 MHz 2446.450 - 2446.700 MHz
6 cm 5668.300 - 5668.550 MHz 5668.550 - 5668.800 MHz
Downlink Frequencies
Band Digital Analog Passband
13 cm(1) 2400.650 - 2400.950 MHz 2400.225 - 2400.475 MHz
13 cm(2) 2401.650 - 2401.950 MHz 2401.225 - 2401.475 MHz
1.5 cm 24048.450 - 24048.750 MHz 24048.025 - 24048.275 MHz
Telemetry Beacons
Band General Beacon (GB) Middle Beacon (MB) Engineering Beacon (EB)
13 cm(1) 2400.200 MHz 2400.350 MHz 2400.600 MHz
13 cm(2) 2401.200 MHz 2401.350 MHz 2401.600 MHz
1.5 cm 24048.000 MHz 24048.150 MHz 24048.400 MHz In this view, courtesy of Nova tracking
software, you can see a typical example
of AO-40’s huge footprint. With this kind
of coverage, the DX possibilities are
fantastic!
popular sound-card demodulator program • Learn more about AO-40 and its ca-
called AO40RCV (www.qsl.net/ae4jy/ pabilities. Decide what turns you on and adventurous on your first foray into sat-
ao40rcv.htm) by AE4JY. what you want to do. ellite operating. The better you under-
The satellite also has several cameras • Start at the beginning. Don’t get too stand the basics, the more sense the ad-
for the SCOPE and YACE (Yet Another vanced stuff makes. This is fun, but can
Camera Experiment) experiments. The appear rather complex. After all, this is
YACE camera has already taken pictures Resources rocket science….
of the second stage AR-507 (launch AMSAT-NA
rocket) separation. YACE is still func- 850 Sligo Ave, Suite 600 Postscript
tional although degraded since the De- Silver Spring, MD 20910-4703 AO-40 was first opened for general
cember incident. 301-589-6062 2-way communications on May 5, 2001.
www.amsat.org The S2 (2401 MHz) downlink was paired
Let’s Summarize Tracking software: www.amsat.org/ with the U (435 MHz) and L1 (1269
amsat/catalog/software.html MHz) uplinks. Although signal strength
There isn’t a “best” way to get into the
satellite scene, but if you have no prior AMSAT-DL (Germany) was highly dependent on squint angle,
satellite experience, I recommend the fol- Lots of AO-40 information. English is transponder performance was excellent.
available for many sections. Many QSOs were completed with almost
lowing: www.amsat-dl.org
• Read the satellite chapter of The 80 different call signs noted during that
ARRL Handbook. You can buy it from Down East Microwave Inc first period of operation. At least a dozen
954 Rt 519 stations were using L band uplinks, some
your favorite dealer or order direct from Frenchtown, NJ 08825
the ARRL on-line at www.arrl.org/shop/ with less than 10 W to a single Yagi or
908-996-3584
• Study the tables in this article. One helix. Small “barbecue grill” truncated-
www.downeastmicrowave.com
lists frequencies. Another is a projection parabola dishes seemed to be the most
SSB Electronic USA popular type of receiving antenna. Sev-
of uplink and downlink requirements. 124 Cherrywood Dr
This gives you a pretty good idea of an- eral stations reported good results with
Mountaintop, PA 18707
tenna size and transmitter power required 570-868-5643 16-turn helix antennas. That’s a tiny
for satisfactory communications. www.ssbusa.com antenna! Receiving converters ran the
• Get a good sat tracking program from gamut from commercial (SSB, DEMI,
Phillips-Tech
AMSAT and learn how to use it. Play with PO Box 737 Parabolic) to homebrew. Stock and
it and get a feel for satellite motion. 607 Parker St slightly modified MMDS TV receiving
• Subscribe to the AMSAT e-mail Trinidad, CA 95570 converters were in wide usage. Overall
reflector. Read everything on the 707-677-0159 performance, operation and satisfaction
amsat.org and amsat-dl.org Web sites. www.phillips-tech.com level was excellent. This is going to be a
These are the best sources of current Hamtronics great satellite!
AO-40 information. 65 Moul Rd
• Visit the Web sites listed elsewhere in Hilton, NY 14468-9535 You can contact the author at 1023 Gold-
this article. Look at commercial offerings. 716-392-9430 finch Rd, Columbus, IN 47203; k9ek@
www.hamtronics.com amsat.org.
Compare and contrast. Study. Think.
July 2001 45
 By Julio Volpe, EA5XX

Honduras 2000
“Radiosolidarity”
A group of Spanish amateurs volunteer
to set up a packet radio network in
Central America.

H
onduras was a big unknown for
all of us. This Central American
country, as big as the State of
Ohio, entered our thoughts when it ap- Angel, EA1QF, aka “Qufo” was
our project director and team
peared on our TV screens in Spain for the manager. He is also the
first time a couple of years ago. That was Secretary General of URE.
when the terrible hurricane “Mitch” hit
them. Our association, URE (Union de
Radioaficionados Españoles) the national
organization for radio amateurs in Spain
and a member of IARU, believes in a new
kind of DXpedition—one where we go
to countries where radio amateurs can be
helpful to the people.
As I reported earlier in QST, in 1998
we went to Cameroon, operated as TJ2RSF
and installed a VHF net for the missionar-
ies to use for communication between their
hospitals in the deep tropical jungle (see
“TJ2RSF, the Mission,” October 1999
QST, page 32). In 1999 we traveled to El
Salvador, where we operated as HU4U and
took the first step in URE’s ambitious
project of providing a new packet radio
network for Central America. In the year
2000, it was on to Honduras.
You may ask why a packet radio net-
work? The answer is that we think that
this is an ideal mode in a disaster zone.
When the phones go out and electrical
power is limited to a few hours each day,
packet radio’s store-and-forward tech-
nology handles the routing and delivery
of messages better than other alterna-
tives. It works well for tracing missing
persons, requesting medicine and medi-
cal assistance, and sending and receiv-
ing weather reports. Many other types of
messages can be sent and received by this
useful mode.
Perhaps the most important fact is that
we radio amateurs know how to install
packet networks. Unfortunately, last year On-air operations took place from this base camp.
46 July 2001
 RadioSolidaridad
The following was taken from URE’s Web page at www.ure.es/honduras/
honduras.htm.
This is another of URE’s “RadioSolidaridad” projects. It is part of a new concept
in DXing, adding an important component: to help other countries with their Amateur
Radio development.
URE (Union de Radioaficionados Españoles), with URR (Union de Radio-
aficionados de la Rioja), have been working on these activities for a while. TJ2RSF
(1998), HU4U (1999) and now HQ0R (2000) are all part of these “RadioSolidaridad”
expeditions.
The goal this year will be to install a new packet-radio net, and to teach our friends
in HR-land how to keep it in good shape. We’ll be working with Radio Club
Tegucigalpa’s amateurs and in the future they will be the operators of this new
digital network.

a terrible earthquake hit El Salvador and Angeles (Valley of the Angels), which is
put our network to the test. A few days about 25 miles from Tegucigalpa, the capi-
after the earthquake from Spain we called tal city of Honduras. This house was ex-
Chisco, YS1FAF, CRAS president and he actly the place we needed to set up our mini
told us that the packet net was working antenna farm and perform the last test of
nonstop providing vital communications all the equipment before installing the net-
in the area. work nodes. As soon as we arrived at the
house in the green Central American forest
Departure and Arrival where we were to stay, we divided our group If you worked HQ0R last year, you may
We departed from Madrid’s Barajas air- into two teams. One team was in charge of already have received your QSL from
port with all the necessary equipment to the activation of the HQ0R from the base EA4URE. Seven Spanish hams traveled
to Honduras to install a packet-radio
install the network. We also carried with camp and the second group made ready to network to provide disaster communi-
us three amplifiers and a Yagi tribander install the central BBS and the nine cations for that Central American
that we would use in the HQ0R operation. digipeaters we had brought from Spain. country. They also made nearly 15,000
From Madrid, we flew to Paris, Miami, QSOs from HQ0R.
Guatemala, El Salvador and finally Establishing the Network
Tegucigalpa. Our journey involved flying Our first step was to install the BBS
in five different planes. The trip took two at the Tegucigalpa headquarters of RCT, When any DXpeditioner installs
days because of delays caused by problems and for this job we had the help of many something new in another country it is
with overbooking and “lost” baggage. RCT members. (In fact, RCT members not enough to leave it working. It is very
A lot of our friends from the Radio Club were there to help us with just about important to show the local folks how to
de Tegucigalpa (RCT) led by RCT Presi- everything we did—even with our trips use and maintain the equipment. This was
dent Oscar Suazo, HR1ORS, were wait- to the supermarket to buy food.) our concern, and for that reason we spent
ing to meet us. They also gave us a lot of Fortunately, there was a high tower at a lot of hours teaching the new sysops
help in those first moments. It is very nice the RCT headquarters building on which how to run the software and to keep
to have local friends when you arrive in we could install the VHF antenna. TNCs, transceivers and PCs working cor-
another country with a lot of strange pack- Tegucigalpa has a lot of hills and it is very rectly. Our friends from RCT made us
ages that will be inspected by very sur- difficult to cover the whole city. With a feel like great teachers because they
prised customs officials. You DXpedi- lot of help from Honduran hams we fin- learned very quickly.
tioners know what I’m talking about. ished our work in a couple of hours, and The Pan American volcanic mountain
We made our base at the country house before the hard morning rain began to chain runs from Mexico through Panama,
of Ramon, HR1RAP, in the Valle de los fall, HR1BBS was on the air. dividing Guatemala, El Salvador, Hondu-

Belinda, EA8NN, showed her great skill while making QSOs

Pere, EA3CUU, pauses for a photo while working the HQ0R pileup. on CW.
July 2001 47
 teurs are trying (and succeeding) to go
beyond the traditional 59(9) operation,
and URE is supporting it.
When the antenna was in place, we in-
stalled the TNC, the power supply and the
transceiver in the cabinet that they had there.
At that time, my emotions were very high.
When we turned on the equipment, we
could talk to a friend in Tegucigalpa,
and he told us that the node was hearing a
number of other nodes. One node from
Guatemala, another from El Salvador and
one from Nicaragua were listed as heard.
We installed the rest of the network
without any problems. We left some
equipment behind with our Honduran
friends for later installation. That meant
our mission was a complete success.
The author (left) and Toni, EA5RM, waiting at the Guatemala airport. HF Activity
On-the-air activities provided a break,
as well as a lot of fun, for us. We made
nearly 15,000 QSOs in an all-band effort
on SSB, CW and other digital modes. Our
principal effort was on CW where Pere,
EA3CUU, and Belinda, EA8NN, oper-
ated in a 24-hour-per-day effort. They
made a special effort on 30 meters, where
they quickly found themselves on the list
of the “most wanted.”
Paco, EA4BT, and Toni, EA5RM,
manned the 1-kW SSB station in an
around-the-clock operation. They made
a lot of Europeans happy on 18 and 24
MHz. Paco, EA4BT, made dipoles for 40
and 80 meters that helped us make a lot
of QSOs despite a high noise level.
Angel, EA1QF, worked a lot of sur-
prised RTTY operators. Angel also de-
lighted many hams by giving them a QSO
on the 6-meter band.
Chema, EB1ADG, and I came back to
the base every night very tired from the
installation job. We would only appear on
the bands when other members of the
Standing, from left to right: Paco Crespo, EA4BT; Luis Alonso Suazo, HR1LAS (one team took a break to “recharge forces”
of the many Honduran hams that worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the Spanish or plan the day to come and the strate-
hams on this project); Belinda de Leon Cabrera, EA8NN and Pere Crespo, EA3CUU. gies on the bands.
Kneeling, left to right: Toni Gonzalez, EA5RM; Jose Aguado, EB1ADG and Angel
de Pazos, EA1QF. The pictures tell the rest of the story.
I hope our team had the pleasure of
working you during this operation. If
ras and Nicaragua. A site in that chain was than 1600 meters above sea level. We not, we hope to see you from our next
our selection to install node number 1. were wet with the tropical rain that was Radiosolidarity expedition.
The Hula mountain is 1685 meters driven by a strong wind blowing from the
above sea level and its evergreen volca- Fonseca Gulf in the Pacific. The experi- Julio Volpe, EA5XX, is the DX Editor for
nic crater was the location that we chose. ence made me realize that this was ex- Radioaficionados, which is the monthly
We drove through heavy rain and wind actly what we try to accomplish in our journal of URE. Julio is also URE’s Na-
caused by Hurricane Norman. We drove new style of DXpedition—radio solidar- tional RadioSolidaridad Manager, which
along very rough and narrow country ity. A unity between peoples facilitated puts him in the leadership for projects like
roads, climbing and climbing until we by Amateur Radio. the one described in this article. He was
arrived at our destination. Our global The thought that we Spanish hams first licensed in 1993 as EA5ADC. Julio
positioning receiver read 13° North, 87° were working atop a green Central calls Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean
West and grid locator EK63JW. American volcano to create a VHF net coast home, but he’s also lived in Uru-
Later, I was watching my friend more than 6000 miles from our homes guay and Michigan. You can contact Julio
Chema, EB1ADG, on the 25-meter tall caused tears to trickle down my face. To at PO Box 4062, 03080 Alicante, Spain;
tower, as he installed the antenna more me, it was living proof that radio ama- ea5xx@arrl.net.
48 July 2001
 By Vic Curtis, WA3YUV

Fessenden Lost and Found

When you think of the pioneers of radiotelephony, what names come
to mind? The first on your list should be a person whose name you
probably won’t recognize—Reginald Fessenden.

I
became aware of Reginald Aubrey wave if the transmitters could produce
Fessenden thanks to a special event about 10,000 bursts per second. (This was
operation sponsored by the Southern like asking a car to do 150 miles per gal-
Maryland Amateur Radio Club (see the lon today.) A fellow by the name of
sidebar, “Radio’s First Voice—the 100th Kintner, an assistant who was working
Anniversary”). The club was invited to with Reg at the time, was given the task
set up their station at the Vickers House of designing such a transmitter. Another
on Cobb Island, Maryland (now the home gentleman named Brashear, an optician
of the Chapman family) where Fessenden by trade, became an RF technician and
made radio history with the first voice was assigned to build the interrupter. The
transmissions. working prototype was in Reg’s hands
The year 2000 marked the 100th by early 1900. It needed only to be tested
anniversary of Fessenden’s remarkable in a practical application.
achievement, and to commemorate the
occasion I decided to research the history Cobb Island
of the first wireless voice communica- The US Weather Bureau was inter-
tion. I thought it would be a 10-minute ested in using radio to relay observations,
read through an encyclopedia, but I but the range was not yet great enough to
quickly found myself immersed in a fas- be practical. They contacted Fessenden
cinating (and often entertaining!) story. and asked if he could perfect long-range
Fessenden’s tale is one of secrecy, presi- radiotelegraphy equipment for them.
dents and sea captains. It also includes Willis Moore, the Chief of the US
an anecdote about how his progress experimenters in 1899. RadioShack was Weather Bureau, asked Fessenden to
was almost scuttled by the power of still decades in the future and tiny, solid- write a proposal. Reg drafted the proposal
Limburger cheese. More on that later. state transceivers with digital signal pro- and it was accepted.
cessing could not even be imagined. At Fessenden was given the job of ex-
“Reg” the turn of the 20th century, you made tending the reach of radiotelegraphy for
Reginald Fessenden, or Reg as his your own radio components by hand. the princely sum of $1.50 an hour or
friends called him, was born October 6, Even in those early days, Fessenden $3000 a year. That was an excellent wage
1866 in Knowlton, Quebec, Canada. By was already ahead of his time. He had in 1900. His assistants would receive 60
the age of 21 he was working with the decided that the spark-gap transmitters cents an hour or $1200 per year.
likes of Thomas Edison and other vision- were inadequate for the transmission of Reg asked another assistant, Frank
aries. He later experimented extensively voice. He reasoned that he needed a con- Very, to join his team. Frank accepted and
with radiotelegraphy at Western Univer- tinuous wave of radio energy to carry his suggested that they might use the Vickers
sity (now the University of Pittsburgh). voice, like the ripples in a pond after a house at Cobb Island on the Potomac
Although he never did graduate from rock is thrown in. In fact, Fessenden gave River as their headquarters. (Frank Very’s
a university, his work at Purdue and us the term “continuous wave,” later ab- sister lived on the island.) They thought
Pittsburgh earned him the title of “pro- breviated “CW.” it would be a good site far from prying
fessor.” The spark transmitters of the time eyes.
From his earliest years as an inventor, were damped-wave types. The short
Fessenden was obsessed with the idea bursts of energy provided by these trans- Perfecting Telegraphy or
that voices could be transmitted and re- mitters were good enough for the buzzes Telephony?
ceived by radio. Conceiving such an idea and clicks of Morse code, but not terri- The Weather Bureau wanted to send
was one thing; making it a reality was bly useful if your goal was to sing a Morse messages back and forth to ships
quite another. Christmas carol or play the violin over at sea and other remote locations. That
the air. was fine, but Reg was more interested in
A Radio Pioneer Reg felt that it might be possible to continuing his voice transmission work—
It was a different world for the radio generate something close to a continuous especially since he already had what he
July 2001 49
believed to be a working transmitter. though his evening hours were spent pur- ligently. The ideas are novel, and the
The Bureau assigned Alfred Thiessen suing telephony. The progress in radio- whole thing is very interesting.” In Au-
to help with the radiotelegraphy experi- telegraphy wasn’t wasted. In fact, Reg and gust of 1900 he writes, “My part of the
ments. When Thiessen learned of his assistants worked diligently at extend- work has been largely the construction of
Fessenden’s ambition to send audio over ing the distances covered for radio trans- apparatus. I have been winding a great
the airwaves, he was captivated. Fortu- missions of all types. For example, many coils of wire of different lengths
nately, Theissen was discreet in his re- Fessenden developed a detector that and diameters; some of these are found
ports to the Bureau, and for good reason. greatly improved the sensitivity of receiv- to work better than others. The results can
If word had reached the Bureau that ers. He called his detector a barretter, be partly explained by theory, but there
Fessenden was working on telephony, he which means “exchanger” in French. He are some things whose meaning we do
would have been fired immediately. named it so because the barretter “ex- not yet know, and shall be able to explain
Willis Moore was quoted as saying, “We changed” the RF energy to audio that he in time if we keep on experimenting.”
want nothing to do with that sort of could hear in his headphones.
quackery. My superiors would laugh me The letters that Very sent home de- December 1900
right out of the Bureau, right out of the scribe some of the Cobb Island work. In The date is December the 23, 1900.
country if they found me wasting the tax- May 1900 he wrote, “I am studying the Reginald Fessenden is on Cobb Island.
payers’ money on such tomfoolery.” entire subject of wireless telegraphy. A Alfred Thiessen is one mile away. Reg
Fessenden did indeed improve on the good deal of the writing of the record will fires up the steam engine to run the gen-
radiotelegraphy system as promised, even perhaps fall to me, and I must do it intel- erator and checks the connections to his

Radio’s First Voice—the 100th Anniversary

On December 23, 1900, from Cobb Island, the small isolated Thiessen’s receiving station, was rather impractical).
island in the Potomac River at the southern tip of Maryland, Over the next few months CCARC and SMARC planned
Professor Reginald Fessenden made history when he used a different aspects of the “Radio’s First Voice” operation. His-
modified spark gap radio to transmit the first words over the air. torical research was conducted at the Library of Congress,
Many know the achievements of Marconi, but very few heard with local and county historical societies, on the Internet, and
of Reginald Fessenden. Nevertheless, efforts by Southern the most important source, information gathered over many
Maryland Amateurs to recognize and preserve Fessenden’s years by Joanne Chapman, the current owner and resident of
contributions to the origins of voice communications have been the Vickers House. We soon nailed down the technical re-
ongoing for more than a decade. quirements for establishing dual HF stations one mile apart
On December 1, 1990, members of the Southern Maryland from each other as well as the operating frequencies, times,
Amateur Radio Club (SMARC) operated a 90th anniversary com- modes, special postal cancellation stamps and participation
memorative station in the historic Vickers House, Fessenden’s certificates. Distinctive QSL cards were designed to tell the
Cobb Island laboratory and the site of the first voice transmis- history of the event while uniquely identifying each station.
sion. Ten years later, while the world was preparing for global The activity managers and public information officers sent
meltdown from the Y2K bug, SMARC and the Charles County press releases to QST , local radio stations, television sta-
Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) planned a unique collaborative tions, and newspapers.
commemorative effort. To recreate the event, each club oper- After a hardy breakfast on Saturday, December 16, a cara-
ated unique special event stations located as close as possible van of antennaed vehicles worked its way to the southern tip
to the original sites where Fessenden and Thiessen conducted of Maryland. We were grateful to find a well-maintained bridge
their experimental telephony transmissions. With the flip of a onto the island, something that didn’t exist in 1900. The
coin, SMARC would set up at the Vickers House using W3F and weather cooperated by being rainy, damp, windy and cold.
CCARC would set up at the Cobb Island Community Center using (Amateurs can’t put up towers or antennas in nice weather. I
W3T (setting up at Neale Sound, the actual location of Alfred believe that is a subset of Murphy’s Law.) Slingshots in hand,

Here’s most of the gang in the Cobb Island Community

Center. From left to right: Lee Flick, N3YWZ; Ben Flick; Frank
Carson, N3OCW; Jim Gormley, N3SFY; Vic Curtis, WA3YUV; Frank, N3OCW, is making his first ever HF QSO from the house
Art Audley, AA3RT; Allen Stevenson, KA3ZPA; John Foote, where Fessenden made his first voice QSO. Vic, WA3YUV, is
KB3EHK, Greg Jones, K3GJ and Bob Martin, W3LZX (seated). struggling to stay awake (4 AM came awfully early!).

50 July 2001
new telephony transmitter and interrupter. graph back and let me know.” Winter is not the best time of the year
He taps out a message in Morse to “Yes, it is!” is Thiessen’s excited re- to take an overloaded ship out on Chesa-
Thiessen, warning that he is about to at- sponse. peake Bay. As luck would have it, there
tempt voice communication. Reg shouts Reg noted the event in his log excit- was a storm waiting for them. With the
into his microphone. Thiessen telegraphs edly: “This afternoon, here at Cobb Is- masts in tow, the captain headed into the
back, “Professor, your voice sounds like land, intelligible speech by electromag- storm while Fessenden used the oppor-
the flapping wings of a flock of birds; I netic waves has for the first time in the tunity to enjoy a snack of one of his fa-
can make no sense from it!” world’s history been transmitted.” vorite foods: pungent Limburger cheese.
Reg is frustrated to say the least. He Wireless voice was born that instant The captain was already upset, fear-
shuts down the steam engine and ponders on Cobb Island, Maryland. ing he might lose his ship, and the “fra-
the situation. He decides to try one more grance” of Limburger sent him over the
time. Reg fires up the steam engine and The Limburger Incident edge. He raged at Fessenden, demanding
notices that it runs faster and smoother In 1901 Fessenden was directed by the that the masts be cut loose and that the
than it did before. Could this have been Weather Bureau to relocate his operations offending cheese be thrown overboard.
the problem? He telegraphs Thiessen that to Manteo, North Carolina. This was a se- Fessenden resisted and the two nearly
he would try again. rious undertak-ing, especially when you came to blows.
Fessenden shouts into the microphone, consider that he wanted to transport sev- They finally compromised. The pre-
“One, two, three, four. Is it snowing eral huge wood antenna masts along with cious masts stayed, but the Limburger
where you are, Mr. Thiessen? If it is, tele- the rest of the heavy cargo. was cast overboard in a sack and towed

we began to raise antennas, feed lines appeared and soon anniversary of “Radio’s First Voice”; only time will tell. But we
radios began to crackle. are satisfied that we have done our part in telling the world
Concurrently, the great folks of Cobb Island set up histori- about the event that occurred on Cobb Island on December
cal displays and got the coffee and cookies flowing. At 10 AM 23, 1900. Fessenden changed the way the world communi-
all four stations (two at each location) roared to life. The next cated.— Gregory W. Jones, Sr, K3GJ
six hours were indescribable as pileup after pileup was worked
as fast as we could operate and log. We later found out that
one of our members, JD, W3SMD, was posting special event
information on every DX cluster he could find. Like a decade
before, a link with the actual historic event was made when
Gwynne Very-Griswold, granddaughter of Fessenden’s as-
sistant, Frank Very, again stepped up to the microphone to
make a contact, this time with a station in New Mexico. De-
spite the rain, many of the Cobb Island residents visited, as did
members of the press and people who had heard about the
event. Even after making 523 contacts, everyone wished we
could have continued to give more folks the opportunity to
participate in this special event.
A joint special-event memory book will be developed and
presented to the Cobb Island Historical Society. The book will
contain the background, pictures, articles, and other related
materials about our activities.
What will the future bring? Maybe there will be a 105th
Bill, KE3RE, and Bob, W3LZX, keep W3T on the air in a
big way.

The Charles county crew fights the cold and rain to get the
antenna up at the community center. Frank, N3OCW, is learning how to hold a wire the proper way.

July 2001 51
behind the ship with the masts. Somehow Roosevelt” to complain about the condi- developing products that infringed on his
they made it to Manteo with the equip- tion and the contract he had with the patents. Other companies did the same.
ment intact and the masts were used Weather Bureau. Fessenden protested, then sued Marconi,
again. The fate of the waterlogged In August 1902, Fessenden left the General Electric, Westinghouse and fi-
Limburger is unknown. Bureau. The work continued for a few nally RCA, accusing them all of patent
months without him with disastrous re- infringement. Years after he started the
North Carolina sults. The stations were shut down and fight they reached an out-of-court settle-
It wasn’t long after their arrival that the equipment that had made history was ment for $500,000, with $200,000 going
Moore finally discovered that Fessenden sold at auction. to his lawyers.
had been working on the forbidden voice Soon after leaving the Weather Bu- Reginald Fessenden died at his seaside
transmitter. Since “tomfoolery” had be- reau, Fessenden, with the help of some home on the island of Bermuda in 1932.
come reality, Moore recognized the vast po- wealthy partners, formed the National Among the inscriptions on his burial vault
tential. He responded by demanding that Electric Signaling Co (NESCO). is a curious line of Egyptian hieroglyph-
Fessenden sign over nearly half of the new On Christmas Eve 1906 from Boston ics. They translate to: “I am yesterday and
telephony patents to him. If Fessenden re- he made a special broadcast, playing “O I know tomorrow.”
fused, he would be out of a job and the Holy Night” on his violin, speaking and The author wishes to thank Dr John
Bureau’s funding would cease. singing. It was the first radiotelephony S. Belrose, VE2CV, for his assistance.
broadcast to the general public. Jack’s article on Reginald Fessenden can
On His Own The next 10 years were fraught with be found at: www.ieee.ca/millennium/
Reg continued his work with the Bu- conflict. In 1912 he was ousted from radio/radio_about.html.
reau and saw great progress, although he NESCO after he had some disagreements
complained bitterly about the quality of with his partners. In 1914 the American Event photos by Ken, KA3POX.
the men sent by the Bureau to assist him. Marconi Company purchased a license to You can contact the author at PO Box 316,
At one point he wrote directly to “His Fessenden’s patents from NESCO. The Cheltenham, MD 20623-0316; wa3yuv@
Excellency the President of the United Marconi Company capitalized on erols.com.
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 By Steve Ewald, WV1X

2000 Simulated
Emergency Test Results
THE REASON FOR SET exercise serves as an important training
By Paul Beeman, W2PB, function, and is a showcase event to dem-
EC for the Town of Islip, New York onstrate the communication abilities that
It was a quiet Sunday afternoon. The Amateur Radio operators can provide to
sky was clear and sunny with soft, puffy their communities—especially during
white clouds. Then without notice, over emergencies.
the amateur airwaves of Islip came the
announcement of a severe thunderstorm 2001 Set on the Horizon
watch. This thunderstorm watch quickly The weekend of October 6-7, 2001, is
escalated to a tornado warning. How the primary date for the next ARRL Simu-
could this happen with such speed? lated Emergency Test. Please contact
A natural event? A freak chance? No, your ARRL Section Manager and/or Field
this scenario was used by the Town of Organization leaders to learn about the
Islip (New York) Amateur Radio Emer- plans for SET in your area.
gency Service (ARES) radio operators on
Sunday, October 15, 2000, for their an- THE TARHEEL EMERGENCY NET
Jim Cordill, KI0BK, operates from the
nual emergency preparedness drill. radio room at the Salvation Army By J. C. Chaffin, K4CWZ, Net Manager
Using a local Amateur Radio repeater Emergency Disaster Services The Tarheel Emergency Net (THEN)
(K2IRG), 10 of Islip’s ARES operators Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. began in the late 1950s, and is the North
The Metro Communications Exercise on Carolina HF ARES Net. Its purpose is “to
conducted their annual “disaster and emer- November 4 involved ARES and
gency training drill.” Over the next three SKYWARN along with several area provide communications during emer-
hours, communications were established to agencies, cities and counties. gencies, to provide training in all aspects
support two evacuation shelters and com-
munications to the town government.
In times of emergencies, such as hur- 2000 SET Top Ten
ricanes, wildfires, and airplane crashes, Section Points Section Points Section Points
ARES Activity Western Pennsylvania 1511 Western Pennsylvania 1177
it is this group of trained, licensed radio North Carolina 9688 Eastern Washington 1357 Western New York 980
operators that establish the much-needed Michigan 4730 Mississippi 1272 Mississippi 822
Virginia 2224 Section/Local Nets Maryland-DC 559
communications within the disaster area, New Hampshire 2147 New Hampshire 425
North Carolina 5933
and often times, the outside world. The Ohio 1976 Ohio 2023 Kansas 403
North Texas 1655 Michigan 1178 Indiana 338
key to emergency communications is Oregon 1532
training, portable communications, speed
of dispatch to the site, and the ability to
stay on the air without support from the
already stressed resources and agencies SET Scorecard
for long periods of time. The points for ARES activity were awarded in the following manner:
Category Points
Thanks for Participating! A) Number of amateurs participating
B) Number of new amateurs (licensed since 1997)
2 (each)
3 (each)
Thank you, Paul, W2PB, for summa- C) Number of formal third party messages originated 1 (each)
D) Tactical communication was conducted on behalf of served agencies:
rizing the reasons so well for the annual (<0.5 hour, 5 points; 0.5-1 hour, 10 points, >1 hour, 20 points)
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET). E) Number of stations on emergency power during test 2 (each)
F) Number of emergency-powered repeaters used in test 10 (each)
The previous segment was excerpted from G) Dual membership in ARES and RACES is encouraged 10
his press release to the Suffolk Life news- H) Liaison was maintained with an NTS section/local net 10
I) Digital modes were used during test 10
paper. J) Number of different agencies for which communication was provided. 5 (each)
The 2000 SET results represent a great K) Number of communities in which agencies were contacted 10 (each)
L) Press release was submitted 10
dedication by many radio amateurs across
the country who are active in public ser- The points for net activity were awarded in the following manner:
A) Total number of messages handled. 1 (each)
vice through their radio clubs, ARES, B) Number of different stations participating 2 (each)
C) Number of different stations checking in on emergency power 2 (each)
RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency D) Number of new amateurs (licensed since 1997) in test 3 (each)
Service), SKYWARN and the ARRL Na- E) Number of net control stations 5 (each)
F) Number of different stations performing NTS liaison 5 (each)
tional Traffic System (NTS). The annual
July 2001 53
 JUNE JEFFERS, KB0WEQ
SET STORM IN
BILLINGS, MONTANA
By Bob Rightmire, WA7YNU
The details of this emergency scenario
were set up at two meetings of the Safety
Outreach Committee and two meetings of
the Yellowstone ARES. Members of
the Safety Outreach Committee include
weather forecasters from two TV stations,
the Montana Highway Patrol, the
National Weather Service (NWS),
Yellowstone County Disaster and Emer-
gency Services (DES), and a Yellowstone
grant project under the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (FEMA).
The simulation on October 18, 2000,
started at 5:30 PM when the NWS an-
nounced a simulated winter storm watch
using NOAA radio. Amateur Radio op-
Simulated “victims” are treated for hazardous material exposure in Operation Joint
Response 2000. This full-scale exercise on September 19 was held at Richards-Gebaur
erators from throughout the county
Air Force Base in Cass County, Missouri. ARES provided communications for the drill. moved into positions at assigned siren
locations. At 6 PM, the NWS issued
a simulated blizzard warning over NOAA
and all local radio and TV stations includ-
of net operations, to serve as a forum for Emergency Management has for ARES ing cable. The emergency sirens were
discussions, and to provide fellowship was a major factor in our successful exer- tested. Darren Evig, KC7TLO, Yellow-
among radio amateurs.” cise in 2000. NC4EO is the Amateur Ra- stone ARES chairman, opened the Ama-
THEN is particularly concerned that dio station at the State Emergency Opera- teur Radio net and received reports from
new licensed radio amateurs are wel- tions Center. This station’s equipment and all the siren locations around the county.
comed and become participants of all its antennas have been upgraded, and the Two critical bits of information were
activities. North Carolina Section Man- State EOC used the SET to give it a whirl. gathered on behalf of the emergency ser-
ager John Covington, W4CC, stated that The eastern branch office of the State EOC vice authorities: Did the siren sound, and
he wanted as many stations as possible also tested equipment during the SET. did it rotate?
to have some experience as net control Many radio amateurs gained first-hand At 6:30 PM, the Montana Traffic Net
station (NCS), and THEN works hard to experience by operating these stations. on 3.880 MHz, joined the Yellowstone
provide this opportunity. During the SET, The participation of a faithful group of County SET when a message about the
many stations, old and new operators experienced operators, an interested and siren test was handled on behalf of the
alike, took turns as NCS and as liaisons enthusiastic group of new participants and Yellowstone County DES administrator
to HF and VHF nets and to the day and the State Emergency Management’s inter- to the Montana State DES administrator
evening sessions of the NTS Fourth Re- est in Amateur Radio made the good score in Helena. Because of 75-meter band con-
gion Net. achieved by the Tarheel Emergency Net ditions, a relay was used to get the mes-
The appreciation that North Carolina in the SET possible. sage to its destination.

ARES Activity
Area Reporter Points Section Indiana 713 Area 5 KA4MAP 77 New York City/Long Island 133
Points Whitley Co WB9UNL 205 Johnson Co N4KJU 77 Islip W2PB 133
Atlantic Division Vigo Co N9YNF 161 Michigan 4740
Pike Co WB9NCE 158 Northern New Jersey 262
Eastern Pennsylvania 763 Monroe Co K9DIY 105
Kent Co N8XOF 2142 Bergen Co KC2AHS 166
Lancaster Co WB3FQY 528 Howard Co N9LRO 84 Alcona Co W8SZ 438 Chatham Borough W2UH 96
Monroe Co N3ZUJ 235 Monroe Co KB8AIZ 363
Wisconsin 167 Iosco Co KB8ZYY 353
Maryland-DC 466 Calumet Co KN9P 167 Ionia Co N8ZMT 317 Midwest Division
Charles Co W3TOM 180 Ottawa Co N8GGO 279 Iowa 284
Prince Georges Co WI3N 143 Jackson Co N8RDP 191 Polk Co WB0UCY 164
Anne Arundel Co N3QXW 92 Delta Division Ontonagon Co W8UXG 190 DeMoines Co N0EJD 120
Frederick N8AAY 51 Arkansas 281 Bay Co KC8BGK 149
Cross Co W5WPN 235 Midland KB8QWQ 120
Western New York 1078 Benzie Co K8BTE 93 Kansas 1250
Hemp Co W4LZQ 46
Tompkins Co N2WRC 296 Mason Co KC8MWF 67 Metro Exercise KB0WEQ 345
Chenango Co K2DAR 239 Mississippi 1272 Mecosta Co W8PET 38 Op Joint Response KB0WEQ 266
Onondaga Co WA2PUU 166 NW MS KD5CKP 302 Dist 4, Zone 2 KC0CIG 165
Herkimer Co N2ZWO 164 Ohio 1976
E Central MS WB5OCD 234 Wyandotte Co K0BXF 151
Broome Co KB2YEN 140 Loundes Co KD5FUO 204 Shelby Co N8KZL 417 Dist 4, Zone 3 KB0WEQ 140
Delaware Co WB2JOW 73 Central MS AB5WF 171 Clermont Co K8EC 329 Dist 3, Zone 29 K0FJ 135
SW MS N5ZNT 144 Portage Co N8IIQ 237 Zones 29, 30 KC0AUH 48
Western Pennsylvania 1511 N Central Coast K8HLH 230
Hancock Co K5DMC 96
Beaver Co K3NPX 414
Stone Co KB5DZJ 88 Jefferson Co WA8DRL 151 Missouri 254
Erie Co N3HPR 256 Adams Co N8HIA 148 Jackson Co K0UAA 141
Lamar Co KC5TYL 33
Westmoreland Co N3WAV 249 Montgomery Co KI8O 132 Macon Co K0VNL 113
Blair Co KA3EJV 229 Tennessee 446 Hancock Co N8SNG 116
Butler Co N3XCD 180 Blount Co KF4QVI 187 Allen Co W8TY 96 Nebraska 382
Fayette Co K3FQI 118 Loudon Co KM4H 126 Preble Co N8XP 85 SE Nebraska W0ERT 221
Jefferson Co KA3YCB 65 Carter Co KD4INB 74 Wood Co N1RB 35 Omaha AJ0A 161
Madison Co AB4EG 59
Central Division Hudson Division New England Division
Illinois 626 Great Lakes Division Eastern New York 361 Eastern Massachusetts 98
Lake Co K9DRW 333 Kentucky 656 Hudson Valley Net N2JBA 190 Cape Code WQ1O 98
DeKalb Co W9ICU 172 Fayette Co KF4MOM 170 Westchester Co N2YGK 171
LaSalle Co KF9NZ 121 Maine 108
Magoffin Co KE4NLL 82
Madison Co KF4EBC 80 Piscataquis Co WA1JMM 108

54 July 2001
New Hampshire 2147 York, Poquoson Co W1CLS 116 Central Division North Country ARES KH6GR 99
RACES Liaison WA1WOK 468 Fairfax Co KE4SKY 101 Illinois 249 Tri-State FM Emerg Net N1VFM 95
Belknap Co N1FQP 323 Winchester KE4PMS 98 S Grafton Co N1HAC 77
Lake Co W9FUL 147
E & W Coos Co KH6GR 234 Williamsburg KC4CMR 96 W Hillsboro Co W1DAY 55
DeKalb Co W9ICU 102
Merrimack Co N1SKZ 194 Newport News N4ZBV 72
Falls Church City KC1AD 70 Western Massachusetts 44
West Hillsboro Co W1DAY 182 Indiana 338
Clarke Co KF4TNX 68 FCARC ARES KC5KKS 44
Cheshire WA1YZN 176 Whitley Co WB9UNL 100
S Grafton Co N1HAC 147 West Virginia 250 Wabash Valley N9YNF 121
Manchester W1ZIZ 127 Pike Co WB9NCE 73 Northwestern Division
Strafford Co K1BD 123 Marshall Co N8FQN 104
Summers Co W8KBM 80 Monroe Co KB9UVW 44 Montana 78
W Rockingham Co N1SNB 114
Fayette Co N8BJY 66 Wisconsin 77 Billings WA7YNU 78
American Red Cross N1HKO 59
CARES KN9P 77 Oregon 326
Rocky Mountain Division District 1 AB7ZQ 191
Western Massachusetts 32 Colorado 259 Delta Division Washington Co N7OGM 65
Franklin Co N1SCC 32 HEART Net K7ESM 41
Dist 24 W6AUN 155 Arkansas 151
Dist 3 N6EUP 104 BCARES KA8ZGM 29
Cross Co ARC W5WPN 133
Northwestern Division Hemp Co W5LZQ 18 Western Washington 139
Eastern Washington 1357 Southeastern Division Pacific Co KB7L 78
Mississippi 822
Whitman Co KD7EWV 723 Georgia 674 Grays Harbor KB7EQW 61
Spokane Co KI7QT 634 MS Phone Net N5JCG 419
Marshall Co AC4B 345 Meridian Area WB5OCD 129
Oregon 1532 Gwinnett Co N4VHA 201 Magnolia ARC AC5MR 86 Pacific Division
Clackamas Co KA7IJK 345 Long Co KF4ZUR 128 Capital Area K5XU 53 Nevada 119
Okanogan Co K7UK 235 West Central MS WD5HXB 53
Northern Florida 556 JARC AB5WF 51
Douglas Co KK7AA 119
Salem WC7M 173
Deschutes Co KC7CKC 171 Orlando W1WLH 406 Stone Co KB5DZJ 31 San Francisco 184
Seminole Co KK2Y 150
Columbia Co KC7ILK 170 Tennessee 262 Humboldt Co KF6RZN 184
Washington Co N7OGM 147
Linn Co WB9HZT 102 Blount Co KF4QVI 184 Santa Clara Valley 81
Southwestern Division Carter Co ARES KD4INB 45
Umatilla/Morrow Co N7ZHG 102 Orange 459 ARES SET Net KQ6FM 81
Benton Co KB7WSY 87 Madison Co AB4EG 33
Hemet, San Jacinto N6PLV 285
Western Washington 364 San Bernardino Co N6RPG 97 Roanoke Division
Inyo Co KE6MGO 77 Great Lakes Division
Lewis Co KC7QHJ 148 North Carolina 5933
District 4 K7BL 127 Kentucky 67
Santa Barbara 411 Four Co ARES KC4WXA 1630
Grays Harbor Co N7UJK 89 Madison Co KF4EBC 42 Guilford Co KE4IAM 1557
San Luis Obispo Co KE6FKS 264 Johnson Co N4KJU 25
Santa Barbara Co W9EC 147 Tarheel Emerg Net K4CWZ 682
Pacific Division Michigan 1178 Johnston Co KC4CIZ 474
San Diego 153 Alcona Co W8SZ 243
Triad SKYWARN KB1G 387
Nevada 176 Metrolina Net N4YYN 297
Southern District K6FQ 153 Jackson Co N8RDP 168
Central W District KA7AJQ 176 Nash Co KE4LXW 222
Bay Co KB5TOJ 134
Pacific 170 Jackson Co AD4XV 135
West Gulf Division Monroe Co KB8AIZ 122
Alamance Co N4MIO 130
North Hawaii KH7T 89 Ottawa Co N8GGO 119
North Texas 1655 SEMTN WI8K 109 UCARS WA3RTC 96
Maui Co KH6H 81 Stanly Co W4KMA 92
Wichita Co W5GPO 929 ICARES WB8VAV 95
Sacramento Valley 168 Coppell/Carrollton KA1CWM 349 Wilson Co KF4OFP 84
Ontonagon Co W8UXG 90
Nacogdoches Co KK5BE 215 CFARS KL7NL 74
Alturas N6SSQ 107 Benzie Co K8BTE 62
Irving KA5OZC 162 Currituck Co KD4ATK 73
Siskiyou Co KE6MZT 61 Crop Walk KB8TYJ 36
San Francisco 196 South Texas 523 Ohio 2023 Virginia 156
Travis Co #1 KB5VYT 390 Middle Peninsula KE4NBX 64
Humboldt Co KF6RZN 196 OSSBN N8IO 547
Travis Co #2 KB5VYT 133 Williamsburg KC4CMR 55
C OH Tfc Net N8RRB 477
Santa Clara Valley 383 Shelby Co NO8C 330
Newport News N4ZBV 37
Cupertino KN6PE 233 West Texas 168
Portage N8IIQ 195 West Virginia 67
Monterey Co KQ6FM 150 Brewster Co N5DO 168 NW OH ARES N8TNV 164 WVN W8WWF 40
DeForest ARC 132 Summers Co KB8WSK 27
Roanoke Division Section/Local Nets Burning River KF8FE 92
Hancock Co N8SNG 56
North Carolina 9688 Atlantic Division Wood Co N1RB 30 Rocky Mountain Division
Central Branch K4NSM 2071 Eastern Pennsylvania 188 Colorado 141
Guilford Co KE4IAM 1932 Allentown N3SIG 188 Hudson Division Montrose, Delta Co KI0KY 107
Pitt Co K4ROK 1524
Maryland-DC 559 Northern New Jersey 96 TMAR N0FCK 34
Piedmont KB1G 472
Mecklenburg Co W4OH 422 MEPN N3WKE 140 Bergen Co KC2AHS 96
Johnston Co KD4BJD 421 Charles Co W3TOM 123 Southwestern Division
Nash Co KE4LXW 357 Prince Georges Co N3IOU 94 Orange 102
Alamance Co N4MIO 330 Ann Arundle N3QXW 78 Midwest Division
Jackson Co AD4XV 294 Iowa 138 OVSARC KB6TPT 102
MDD WJ3K 76
Currituck Co KD4ATK 276 Maryland Slow Net KC3Y 48 Polk Co WB0UCY 118 Santa Barbara 21
Gastonia Co KD4YTG 275 Des Moines Co N0EJD 20 Ventura KD6HHG 21
Iredell Co W4SDT 232 Western New York 980
Lincoln Co W4GY 210 OCTEN KA2ZNA 458 Kansas 403
Eastern Branch WA4MOK 210 NYS/Early WB2QIX 143 KSN, KPN N0KFS 278 West Gulf Division
Wilson Co KF4OFP 184 NY Phone Net N2LTC 112 Trojan ARC K0FHJ 65 North Texas 291
Cumberland Co KL7NL 174 CNYTN WA2PUU 109 QKS WB0ZNY 60
CARES K2DAR 69 Mesquite KA5SNM 165
Union Co WA3RTC 151
Stanly Co W4KMA 123 Southern Tier N2NCB 49 Missouri 157 Nacogdoches KK5BE 126
Lenoir Co KB4OHX 30 TIGARDS W2MTA 29 Jackson Co K0UAA 94 South Texas 308
NYSCN W2MTA 11 Macon Co N0DR 63
Virginia 2224 Travis Co #1 K5FNI 240
VOPEX W4IN 380 Western Pennsylvania 1177 Travis Co #2 K5FNI 68
Franklin Co W4TLM 283 Beaver Co K3NPX 414 New England Division West Texas 87
Loudon/Fairfax KE4SKY 282 Blair ARES KA3EJV 203 Connecticut 105 Bend Emerg Net WA5ROE 87
Chesterfield Co KA4CBB 181 WPA Phone & Traffic N3KB 161 Conn. Phone Net N1DIO 105
Gloucester Co KE4NBX 177 Erie Co ARES N3HPR 156
Giles Co W4PAJ 170 Coreen AA3KC 125 New Hampshire 425
Frederick Co WA4VE 130 Westmoreland Co N3WAV 118 Merrimack Co ARES N1SKZ 99

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July 2001 55
 By Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT

Defying Gravity with

Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio at its best in front of—and above—a million eyes and
ears at the world’s largest and most popular hot air balloon event.

I
magine waking up to the sight of loons from 40 states and 22 countries. year over 100,000 people visited the
more than 1000 hot air balloons in Many Amateur Radio operators from Explorium, and we took advantage of the
the sky over your town at the same Albuquerque and other places around opportunity to promote Amateur Radio to
time. Imagine over a million people con- the country made sure that ham radio such a large crowd from many places
verging at the balloons’ launch grounds had a presence at this world-famous event around the globe.
over the course of nine days. Imagine an in two ways: (1) Promotion of our hobby Amateurs across New Mexico and the
event so large that it is considered the to the general public, and (2) showing country were able to work N5B on the
single most photographed event in the the ballooning community what can be HF General sub-bands. It was interest-
world. Anywhere else, you’d have to use done with APRS—the Automatic Position ing to answer all the questions the gen-
your imagination, but in Albuquerque, Reporting System! eral public had about ham radio! The
New Mexico, this event is reality! On operators at N5B were happy to ex-
October 7-15, 2000, over a million visi- Promoting our Hobby plain how one can obtain an Amateur
tors from around the world visited the an- Special event station N5B was placed Radio license, what Amateur Radio
nual Kodak Albuquerque International on the air in the Balloon Explorium, an is used for, and the benefits of Amateur
Balloon Fiesta, where colorful hot air on-site interactive museum for kids of all Radio in times of need. It was even
balloons of all sizes, shapes and designs ages (literally) at the Balloon Fiesta field more exciting to meet many of the visi-
decorated the skies above. where the general public could learn tors who also had their ham licenses.
This event attracted 1019 hot air bal- about the many aspects of ballooning. This In addition to experiencing HF voice

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA

56 July 2001
operations, the public was also introduced APRS trackers were position reports received from the bal-
to APRS.1 Any APRS fanatic would agree loons to the Internet so others could view
that operating an APRS tracker from a
carried by at least 10 the tracks and maps via the Web.
balloon, whether it uses hot air or gas, is hot air balloons and Many balloon pilots and crews showed
very interesting! But what if there were seven chase crews dur- a particular interest in what they saw on
multiple trackers in the skies above the the screen in front of them as well. Bal-
world’s most popular ballooning event?
ing the whole event, loon pilots must verbally describe the lay
The ballooning community and general sending positioning of the land below them via radio for their
public certainly found out—and were reports according to chase crews to follow and recover them.
very impressed. This can be confusing with hundreds of
where they actually other balloons in the sky. In addition,
Tracking Balloons in Real Time were located. quite a few pilots were unfamiliar with
APRS, the latest in packet radio, is the terrain. Pilots often noted that instead
widely used in the United States and of having to verbally describe where they
many parts of the world. The innovative were in relation to the chase crews, the
technology allows amateurs to track mov- ware and Delorme’s Street Atlas USA pro- chase crews could instead see where the
ing objects on their computer displays. gram displayed the balloons’ positions on balloon was heading using the capabili-
The moving objects—balloons in our a big-screen television in front of the cu- ties offered by APRS! The detailed APRS
case—need to carry “APRS trackers” rious public. APRSers from all over New maps allowed users to zoom in to street
consisting of 2-meter FM transceivers set Mexico enjoyed the activity, as did many level, which is obviously important to the
to 144.390 MHz (the national coordinated others around the world who received the chase crews.
APRS frequency), Global Positioning position reports via N5B’s onsite APRS APRS was particularly useful to the
System (GPS) receivers and packet ter- Internet gateway. The gateway passed Balloon Fiesta’s Dawn Patrol, a group of
minal node controllers (TNCs) with balloonists who ascend into the black pre-
APRS firmware. The TNCs function like dawn skies to test the winds before the
sophisticated radio modems. The GPS Fiesta’s mass ascension, when all the
receiver sends the position information to balloons launch in waves. One of the
the TNC, which then assembles the data Dawn Patrollers and N5B coordinator
into APRS packets, converts the packet Peter Naumburg, K5HAB, used a
data to audio signals, feeds the audio sig- Kenwood TH-D7A transceiver and
nals to the radio and then keys the radio Garmin III+ GPS receiver to monitor the
to transmit. progress of his chase crew below. He also
Watching APRS in action doesn’t re- kept an eye on his illuminated GPS screen
quire as much equipment. All you need as another APRS-equipped Dawn Patrol
are a 2-meter FM receiver, a packet TNC pilot maneuvered his balloon in the dark
(it does not have to include APRS firm- to “splash and dash” into the mighty Rio
ware) and a computer running APRS soft- Grande river. This popular maneuver oc-
ware. You can download the software at curs when balloon pilots dip their gon-
TAPR’s Web site for almost every com- dolas into the river while in flight.
puter operating system that exists.
APRS trackers were carried by at least APRS at its Best
10 hot air balloons and seven chase crews Among the many ballooning activities
during the whole event, sending position- at the Fiesta was the fifth America’s
ing reports according to where they ac- Challenge gas balloon distance competi-
tually were located. Back at N5B, an tion. Twenty-six teams from around the
APRS station running APRS Plus soft- world were set to compete in this event,
The APRS tracker units sent aloft with but almost half of them decided not to
1
Notes appear on page 58. the Challenge balloons. fly for a variety of reasons, including

The N5B special event station. APRS tracking was displayed on this large-screen TV.
July 2001 57
being uncomfortable with a string of
storms that passed through New Mexico
the night before. On October 10, ten
teams launched from the Balloon Fiesta
park and piloted their gas-filled balloons
(either helium or hydrogen was used) on
a journey across the United States seek-
ing to win this competition—and APRS
was with all of them for every mile of
the flight!
Each balloon competing in the com-
petition had an APRS tracker aboard,
which consisted of a Kantronics Tracker
(a KPC-3 Plus TNC with a built-in 12
channel GPS module), an Alinco DJ-
190T 2-meter hand-held transceiver, two
Energizer 6-V lantern batteries wired in
series, an active GPS antenna and a
heavy-duty twin-lead J-pole antenna. All
of this hardware was enclosed in a modi- This APRS screen capture shows the tracks of the various Challenge balloons.
fied waterproof Pelican 1200 case, with
the J-pole and its feed line protruding so
the pilot could hang it over the outside of where they landed by fellow hams who Brent Hildebrand, KH2Z, helped with
the gondola. APRS reports were sent once watched them travel across the country programming issues. Many thanks to
every 6 minutes at 5 W. Each transmis- via APRS! them, as well as the other helpful ama-
sion gave the balloons’ longitude, lati- APRS wasn’t just used to impress the teurs who volunteered their time to oper-
tude, speed and direction. Altitude infor- crowds. In fact, it was used as a tool in ate N5B.
mation was not transmitted because that several ways: What’s in store for this year? Because
would give the balloon teams an unfair • America’s Challenge gas balloon of the overwhelming positive response,
advantage in the competition. competition officials used the position we are planning to set up more HF, VHF
reports from each of the balloon trackers and UHF operations and, of course, more
to tally the official results of the race. balloon-borne APRS trackers! Organiz-
What’s in store for this • At least one balloon pilot in each of ers of the International Hot Air Balloon
the 25 America’s Challenge balloons be- Fiesta are looking forward to having
year? Because of the came a licensed Amateur Radio operator us back. Listen and look for us October
overwhelming positive re- before the event so that he or she could 6-14, 2001!
sponse, we are planning take an APRS tracker along during the
competition. Notes
to set up more HF, VHF
and UHF operations and, • Real-time maps and tracking were 1
Join packet radio’s latest popular develop-
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found on the Balloon Explorium’s Web Mobiles, by Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU, is
of course, more balloon- site, www.explorium.org, as well as available from your favorite dealer or ARRL
borne APRS trackers! findu.com, a real-time APRS map source. Publication Sales at 1-888-277-5289 (toll-
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2
For more information about New Mexico’s
Each of the balloons was tracked with Several onlookers expressed interest extensive APRS system, please visit the
the help of New Mexico’s 30+ moun- in becoming a part of our awesome Upper Rio FM Society, Inc homepage at
www.urfmsi.org.
taintop APRS digipeaters 2 until they fi- hobby, including many pilots who intend
nally drifted out of radio range. From to explore what APRS and other ham
there, we depended on the various APRS communication can offer to the balloon- Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, hails from Albu-
ing community. Amateur Radio and bal- querque, New Mexico. A 21-year-old senior
Internet gateways to help relay the posi-
in electrical engineering at the University of
tion reports back to the ballooning com- looning are a great combination, similar New Mexico, Brian was the 1999 ARRL Hiram
munity at N5B. This proved to be very to champagne and ballooning—a mar- Percy Maxim Award winner as well as the
successful, as we tracked each balloon riage that has lasted some 216 years! 1997 winner of the Newsline Young Ham of
in real time from the instant it launched Many people put great effort into mak- the Year Award. He was first licensed in 1992
until the moment it touched down! Of ing this event a success. Jim Baremore, at age 12, holds a General license and now is
the 10 balloons that had competed, the K5QQ; Peter Naumburg, K5HAB; Mike studying for his Amateur Extra ticket. Brian
Levin team was tracked all the way to Pollmann, N0YLS, and Keith Soesbe, authored the “Youth Forum” column for
Gorham, Maine! This team won by KG6CGT, assisted in setting up and Worldradio magazine for three years, and cur-
rently authors the Youth@HamRadio.Fun col-
achieving the greatest flying distance of maintaining the APRS trackers and the
umn for the ARRL WebExtra. He’s a brother
all the other balloons: 1998.09 statute displays. Tom Ellis, K5TEE, organized of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, as well as very
miles in 64.07 hours. The second and the HF special-event station communica- active in the Boy Scouts of America as an as-
third place winners, the Abruzzo team tions. Steve Dimse, K4HG, made it pos- sistant scoutmaster and a Vigil Honor mem-
and the Bradley team, landed in sible for people to track the balloons with ber of the Order of the Arrow. You can con-
Springville, Pennsylvania and Nolaw, findu.com. There were over 100,000 hits tact the author at 1021 Dakota SE, Albuquer-
Ontario, Canada respectively. Many of on this Web site from people watching que, NM 87108-4921; n5zgt@arrl.net.
the gas balloon teams were greeted just the balloon activity over three days! Photos by the author.
58 July 2001
 By Paul Rinaldo, W4RI

Protecting Our Bands:

More than Meets the Eye
The ARRL’s defense of frequencies mission can be expressed
in three words: “Don’t lose spectrum!” Why? Simply this:
Without spectrum there is no Amateur Radio!

T
here’s good news and bad news, so about once a year, and volunteers were
the saying goes. The good news is enlisted to cover them. Sleepier times for
that the Amateur Radio Service has telecommunications ended in the 1980s
a number of frequency allocations (albeit and the ITU knew it had to pick up the
relatively narrow ones) throughout the pace. The 1993 World Radiocommu-
radio spectrum. The bad news is that nication Conference (new name and ab-
those looking for new uses of radio like breviation—WRC) met only to set the
first to look in other people’s spectrum agenda for WRC-95. The plan was to hold
rather than their own. They seem to think WRCs every two years. WRC-97 took
the amateur allocations are easy prey. place, but WRC-99 slipped to WRC-2000
It’s the job of the ARRL Technical and the pattern now is a WRC every three
Relations Office (TRO) in Fairfax, Vir- years. The Study Groups were charged
ginia to protect our bands at the federal with doing the detailed investigations of
level in Washington and internationally. each item on the agenda of the next WRC
The ARRL through its TRO is well known and possibly the subsequent one. Also, a
to the government agency spectrum man- permanent Conference Preparatory Meet-
agers and their counterparts in industry. ing was established to bring all the stud-
It’s time we gave our members a more ies together about six months before a
complete look at what the ARRL does conference and produce a thick report to
through its Fairfax office. serve as the technical basis for the WRC.
This three- or four-fold quickening of
Some Background ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, the ITU calendar was needed to fast-track
Everyone seems to know about the so- W3KD (left), with Technical Relations new radio applications such as third-gen-
called “WARC bands” and possibly that Manager Paul Rinaldo, W4RI. eration cellular systems and new satellite
we got them at the 1979 World Adminis- systems. Advocates of these emerging
trative Radio Conference (WARC-79). technologies gathered technical experts
Until 1993, there were a lot of single- for the major WARCs, fought the cam- who championed their technical papers
issue WARCs every few years but the big paign and then returned to hamming as through the Study Groups, drafted posi-
ones involving wholesale reshuffling of usual. In between WARCs, there were tion papers and prepared proposals for
the spectrum occurred much less fre- meetings of ITU Study Groups that re- upcoming WRCs. But the incumbent ser-
quently. ARRL and the IARU geared up quired attendance by ARRL and IARU vices, such as the amateur and amateur-
satellite services, had to marshal their
forces as well and avoid being blindsided
Who’s Who: Team TRO at each step along the path toward a pos-
The TRO has a staff of four: Technical Relations Manager Paul Rinaldo, sible allocation action. In the early 1990s,
W4RI; Technical Relations Specialists Walter Ireland, WB7CSL, and Jonathan it became clear to the ARRL leadership
Siverling, WB3ERA; and Administrative Assistant Claudia Campa. Domestically, that effective spectrum protection re-
the TRO is part of the ARRL Washington team consisting of President Jim quired a change from a now-and-then vol-
Haynie, W5JBP; Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ; General unteer response to a full-time staff.
Counsel Christopher Imlay, W3KD; and Legislative and Public Affairs Manager There was also the question of how to
Steve Mansfield, N1MZA. Internationally, it becomes more complicated because pay for it. The “Defense of Frequencies”
the TRO receives guidance not only from Sumner but also from International
Affairs Vice President Rod Stafford, W6ROD, and International Amateur Radio fund was given new life by annual ap-
Union (IARU) President Larry Price, W4RA. peals to ARRL members. The Board of
Directors saw it not as a question of
July 2001 59
 ITU Alphabet Soup
BDT—Telecommunication Development Bureau TG 6/7 —Planning parameters for digital broadcasting at
BR—Radiocommunication Bureau frequencies below 30 MHz
CPM —Conference Preparatory Meeting TSB—Telecommunication Standardization Bureau
ITU—International Telecommunication Union WP 1A—Engineering principles and techniques, including
ITU-D —Telecommunication Development Sector of ITU computer-aided analysis for effective spectrum manage-
ITU-R—Radiocommunication Sector of ITU ment
ITU-T—Telecommunication Standardization Sector of ITU WP 1B —Principles and techniques for spectrum planning
JRG 8A-9B—Wireless Access, including Radio Local Area and sharing
Networks (RLAN) WP 1C —Techniques for spectrum monitoring
JTG 1-6-8-9 —Multimedia applications WP 6E —Terrestrial emission
JTG 4-7-8-9 —5 GHz band allocations WP 7C—Earth exploration satellite systems and meteoro-
PP—Plenipotentiary Conference logical systems
SC—Special Committee on Regulatory/Procedural Matters WP 7D—Radioastronomy
SG1—Spectrum Management WP 7E—Inter-service sharing and compatibility
SG3—Radiowave Propagation WP 8A—Land mobile service excluding IMT-2000; amateur
and amateur satellite services
SG4—Fixed-Satellite Service
WP 8B—Maritime mobile service including global maritime
SG6—Broadcasting Services distress and safety system (GMDSS); aeronautical mobile
SG7—Science Services service; and radiodetermination service
SG8—Mobile, Radiodetermination, Amateur and related WP 8D—All mobile-satellite services and the
Satellite Services radiodetermination-satellite service
SG9—Fixed Service WP 8F—IMT-2000 and systems beyond IMT-2000
TG 1/7 —Protection of passive service bands from un- WP 9C—HF Systems
wanted emissions WRC—World Radiocommunication Conference

whether we could afford it, but as some- services). However, finding 300 kHz to consider US input papers and to review
thing we could not afford not to do. worldwide for the amateur service re- documents from foreign sources.
quires some adjustment in allocations for
The WRC Calendar Drives the the broadcasting service around 7 MHz, ITU Study Group Meetings
Process so Study Group 6 (broadcasting services) Our “home” within the ITU Radio-
The agenda for each WRC is known is an interested party. The actual studies communication Sector is Study Group 8,
about three years in advance. It is estab- from the broadcasting viewpoint are per- more specifically Working Party 8A, as
lished by the previous WRC and is blessed formed by Working Party 6E (terrestrial discussed above. They both meet yearly,
by the ITU Council, which meets yearly. emissions). Probably, there would be an usually in Geneva, Switzerland. Depend-
WRCs also project six years ahead to the inevitable impact on Study Group 9 (fixed ing on the amount of business, WP 8A
subsequent WRC and agree on a prelimi- service) and its Working Party 9C (HF meetings last anywhere from 5 to 10
nary agenda for that as well. These agen- fixed), not only because of a possible working days and SG 8 meets for about
das for the next two WRCs form a “to do” amateur band shift but also because the two days. Internationally, WP 8A is di-
list for nearly everyone in the ITU WRC broadcasters want more spectrum. Broad- vided into even smaller Working Groups.
and Study Group process. Even before the casters have another agenda item to study Paul Rinaldo, W4RI chairs WG 1 (ama-
ink is dry on an agenda, there is a group the adequacy of BC spectrum from about teur services). IARU President Price and
that meets at the WRC site to parcel out 4 to 10 MHz. They’re also planning con- Ken Pulfer, VE3PU, are regular partici-
the work to Study Groups responsible for version from double-sideband AM to pants. Back in Washington, WP 8A prepa-
studies relating to the item. If an item digital broadcasting, which will undoubt- rations are split in two: Eric Schimmel
concerns a broadcasting allocation, the edly involve dual transmissions during a of the Telecommunications Industry As-
Study Group responsible for broadcast- long transition period. Suffice it to say sociation (TIA) chairs Ad Hoc 8A (land
ing gets the action but Study Groups for that a modification of an allocation in one mobile) and Rinaldo chairs Ad Hoc 8E
other radio services are inevitably in- band can cause a ripple effect through- (amateur services). Walt Ireland,
volved. This is often a “zero-sum” game, out the spectrum. WB7CSL, serves as recording secretary
meaning that one service’s gain could be The task of the TRO is to cover the for Ad Hoc 8E.
another service’s loss. More often these Study Group and Working Party meet- TRO staff also attends the meetings
days, it is more a matter of increased shar- ings, submit papers advocating our cause, not only of Ad Hoc 8A but also the rest
ing. The object is to stuff as many com- respond to documents that give us con- of the SG 8 family: 8B (radiodeter-
patible services in one band as possible. cern and generally participate in the stud- mination, ie, radiolocation and radio-
Whether it’s zero-sum or more sharing, ies. Each issue is projected over years of navigation), 8D (mobile satellites) and 8F
no one is making any new radio spectrum. domestic preparatory meetings and inter- (IMT-2000 and beyond—third and
Take for example our 40-meter re- national meetings. In just the technical fourth-generation cellular). This is done
alignment, which is agenda item 1.23 for studies, there are typically three or four to see who might be interested in our fre-
WRC-2003. Study Group 8 (mobile, ITU meetings to consider an issue. For quencies as well as to keep abreast of rap-
radiodetermination and amateur services) every ITU Study Group, Working Party idly changing technologies. For six years
is responsible for the studies. More spe- and Task Group (to handle certain spe- during the ’90s, Rinaldo chaired Task
cifically, the action is handled by Work- cific issues) there is a shadow US prepa- Group 8/2 charged with developing stan-
ing Party 8A (land mobile and amateur ratory group that typically meets monthly dards and finding spectrum for wind
60 July 2001
 C. RIVERA, NOAA
profiler radars. While we knew before-
hand that wind profilers would operate
in radiolocation bands shared with ama-
teurs, we succeeded in keeping the im-
pact as small as possible.
TRO covers Study Group 1 (spectrum
management), its Working Parties and
Task Groups. Working Party 1A deals
with spectrum engineering, WP 1B with
spectrum management concepts, WP 1C
with monitoring and TG 1/7 with
unwanted emissions from satellites to
passive radio services such as radio as-
tronomy. TRO attends all the international
and US preparatory meetings of SG 1 ex-
cept, for the moment, those of TG 1/7.
This Task Group is currently studying
commercial satellite unwanted emissions
against a WRC-2003 agenda item.
They’re not after amateur satellites—at
least yet—because the interference poten-
tial is not as great as from commercial WB3ERA and fellow TRO staff member Walt Ireland, WB7CSL (right), at the recent
satellites. However, ARRL was heavily WRC-2003 Advisory Committee meeting at the FCC.
involved in SG 1’s past two Task Groups.
Laboratory Supervisor Ed Hare, W1RFI,
attended meetings of TG 1/3 on unwanted Sumner is also attending the WP 6E benefit from ITU-R propagation studies
emissions. Unwanted emissions consist of and SG 6 meetings leading up to WRC- and at least temporarily are interested in
out-of-band (OOB) emissions close in fre- 2003. He participates in his capacity as fixed service frequencies around 7 MHz
quency to a signal and resulting from Secretary, IARU. He is joined by IARU to the extent that they may be involved
modulation, and spurious emissions that technical representative Wojciech in our achieving 300 kHz worldwide.
lie further out. The studies were recon- Nietyksza, SP5FM, who is well known
stituted in TG 1/5 in which Rinaldo par- to ITU and CEPT. The US WRC Proposal Process
ticipated as chairman of the drafting Study Group 7 is responsible for sci- While the work of the ITU Study
group that completed an 80-odd page ence services: WP 7A (time and fre- Groups is captured in a Conference Pre-
ITU-R Recommendation on OOB. Other quency standards), 7B (space operations), paratory Meeting report, which forms the
Amateur Radio participants who played 7C (earth exploration), 7D (radio as- technical basis for a WRC, no action can
important roles in these Task Groups were tronomy) and 7E (sharing studies). The be taken at a conference without specific
Peter Chadwick, G3RZP, Ken Pulfer, TRO staffers regularly participate in WPs proposals from ITU Member States. The
VE3PU, Hans-Joachim Brandt, DJ1ZB, 7C, 7D and 7E. WP 7C is studying a pos- United States usually develops numerous
and Jay Oka, JA1TRC. Had ARRL and sible allocation of 6 MHz bandwidth in proposals on a wide variety of agenda
the other societies not been involved, the the 420-470 MHz band. They would like items over a period of about two years
amateur services could have been subject to center it at 435 MHz, possibly because prior to a WRC. Proposal development
to new rules on unwanted emissions that the proponents thought the amateur ser- is a bottom-up process initiated by the
could have increased the cost of amateur vices were a “soft target.” The name of entity that wants something or in some
equipment and restricted home-brewed the game is to find compatible sharing cases to insist that things not be changed.
transmitters. partners. The proponents have yet to show The United States has two agencies
Study Group 6, mentioned earlier, has how they can point a radar signal from a regulating the radio spectrum: NTIA for
a large number of Working Parties deal- satellite toward the Earth without caus- federal government agencies and FCC for
ing with the various aspects of sound and ing harmful interference to radiolocation everyone else. Not surprisingly, there are
television broadcasting. The TRO partici- and amateur stations. Amateur satellites, two proposal development processes:
pates in SG 6 and WP 6E to protect our as well as the International Space Station, NTIA has a Radio Conference Subcom-
HF allocations and to contribute to stud- could also be affected. These studies are mittee (RCS) of the Interdepartment Ra-
ies leading to gaining an allocation of 300 in preparation for WRC-2003. Ireland has
kHz at around 7 MHz. Ireland came to been the principal WP 7C participant for
the ARRL from the International Broad- ARRL. The TRO follows 7D (radio as-
casting Bureau/Voice of America, and has tronomy) and participated in the studies NTIA Alphabet Soup
been our principal particpant in SG 6 and leading to the reshuffling of allocations IRAC—Interdepartment Radio Advi-
WP 6E. He serves as Deputy Head of Del- above 71 GHz that was settled at WRC- sory Committee
egation to WP 6E meetings. Ireland also 2000. The next issue is studying which ITS—Institute for Telecommunica-
serves as Special Rapporteur for WP 6E bands are suitable for the amateur ser- tion Studies (Boulder, CO)
Special Rapporteur Group 2 (SRG 2) on vices in 275-1000 GHz, which may be OIA—Office of International Affairs
CPM-related issues for broadcasting subject to allocation at WRC-2006. OSM—Office of Spectrum Manage-
agenda items. He is also covering Task ARRL does not routinely participate ment
Group 6/7 dealing with the introduction in the other ITU-R Study Groups: 3 RCS—Radio Conference Subcom-
of digital sound broadcasting, which will (propagation), 4 (fixed satellite service) mittee (IRAC)
place new demands on HF spectrum. or 9 (fixed service). Nevertheless, we
July 2001 61
dio Advisory Committee (IRAC)—that’s been designated members of the WAC.
closed to everyone except government The FCC itself can accept, modify or re-
agencies. The FCC has the WRC Advi- ject an industry proposal. If approved, an
sory Committee (WAC) created to pro- industry proposal then goes to NTIA and
vide the FCC advice, technical support the Department of State. If it survives that
and recommendations relating to WRC- review, it becomes a draft US proposal
2003. WAC considers proposals from and can be given final approval by State
everyone except federal government and sent to Geneva.
agencies. (FCC’s WRC-2003 home Web At some time in the WRC preparatory
page is www.fcc.gov/wrc-03/.) process, a US delegation is formed and a
head of delegation with ambassadorial
rank is named. While the FCC’s WAC
FCC Alphabet Soup preparations are open to the public, the
delegation is a closed group. Rinaldo has
EB—Enforcement Bureau been a member of US delegations to
IB—International Bureau WARC-92, WRC-93, WRC-95, WRC-97
NOI—Notice of Inquiry and WRC-2000. At least one of the ARRL
NPRM—Notice of Proposed Rule TRO staff will be a member of the US
Making delegation to WRC-2003. There will also CITEL Executive Secretary Clovis
OET—Office of Engineering & be amateurs in other country delegations, Baptista (left) met in Washington, DC,
Technology and the IARU will be well represented. recently with Jon Siverling, WB3ERA, of
the Technical Relations Office, to discuss
R&O—Report and Order amateur issues. (Photo by P. Huguet,
CITEL CITEL secretariat)
PS&PWD—Public Safety & Private
Wireless Division (WTB) Over the past two decades, there has
been renewed emphasis on regional tele-
S&RD—Satellite and
Radiocommunications Division communications organizations. Many Mexico, Paraguay, United States and
have heard of CEPT (European Confer- Uruguay. PCC.I acts as a technical advi-
WTB—Wireless Telecommunica- sory body within CITEL with respect to
ence of Postal and Telecommunications
tions Bureau
Administrations). In our region, the or- standards coordination, planning, financ-
ganization is the Inter-American Tele- ing, construction, operations, mainte-
communication Commission (known by nance, technical assistance, equipment
The work of the WAC is divided into its Spanish acronym CITEL), an agency certification processes, rate principles,
Informal Working Groups (IWGs) to of the Organization of American States and other matters related to the use,
gather information and develop recom- (OAS). Nowadays, practically every- implementation and operation of public
mendations on specific issues. In the case thing that occurs at the ITU-R CPM and telecommunications services in the Mem-
of WRC-2003 preparation the IWGs are, WRC is pre-digested in all the regional ber States. PCC.II is the technical advi-
namely: organizations, and CITEL is no excep- sory body for standards coordination,
1 IMT-2000 and Terrestrial Wireless In- tion. CITEL has an assembly every four planning, operation, and technical assis-
teractive Multimedia years, a permanent executive committee tance regarding the broadcasting service
2 Mobile-Satellite Service including GPS (called COM/CITEL) meeting annually in its different forms. PCC.III is the
3 Fixed-Satellite Service / Broadcasting- and a variable number of meetings of its CITEL technical advisory body for stan-
Satellite Service Permanent Consultative Committees dards coordination, planning and full and
4 Fixed Service / Fixed-Satellite Service (PCCs) I (Public Telecommunications efficient use of the radio spectrum and
Sharing Services), II (Broadcasting) and III satellite orbits, as well as matters per-
5 5 GHz, 13.75-14 GHz and Maritime (Radiocommunications). taining to the operation of radiocom-
Issues COM/CITEL currently consists of munication services in the Member
6 Public Protection and Other Issues representatives from the following coun- States. Amateur issues typically reside
7 Regulatory Issues and Future Agendas tries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colom- within PCC.III. The CITEL Secretariat is
bia, Ecuador, Grenada, Honduras, located at the OAS headquarters in Wash-
Nearly all agenda items of interest to ington, DC.
the amateur services are assigned to CITEL is the beat of Jon Siverling,
IWG-6 and fall under the not-so-glorious WB3ERA. He is bilingual, maintains
category of “Other Issues.” Amateur CITEL Alphabet Soup liaison with the CITEL secretariat, and
agenda items include Articles S1, S19 and CITEL—Inter-American Telecommu- regularly participates in PCC.III and
S25, 7 MHz, digital broadcasting, and nication Commission COM/CITEL. This year he also attended
adequacy of broadcasting bands between COM/CITEL—Permanent Executive a meeting of PCC.II to explain Amateur
4 and 10 MHz. Ireland was appointed as Committee Radio’s role in disaster communications
Vice Chairman of this group in recogni- IARP—International Amateur Radio and to further promote our 7-MHz issue
tion of his broadcasting and amateur ser- Permit to Region 2 broadcasters. Siverling also
vice experience. ARRL is also concerned PCC.I—Permanent Consultative attends many other US preparatory meet-
with some of the other IWGs, particularly Committee (Public Network) ings for ITU meetings and will partici-
if they are looking for spectrum anywhere PCC.II—Permanent Consultative pate in a meeting of WP 8D this year.
near amateur bands. Committee (Broadcasting) The CITEL Working Group to prepare
Once a particular proposal is agreed PCC.III—Permanent Consultative for WRC-2003 is chaired by Marc
at the IWG level, it is sent to the WAC Committee (Radiocommunication) Girouard (Industry Canada) and Paula
for its approval. Rinaldo and Ireland have Córdoba (National Communications
62 July 2001
Commission, Argentina) serves as vice- (ET Docket No. 98-153) is a hot issue.
chairperson. Siverling is the Chapter 5 The ARRL is involved in both legal and
coordinator of this Working Group, which technical studies to minimize the amount
covers maritime mobile, amateur, ama- of interference from UWB to amateur
teur-satellite and broadcasting services in systems operating in UHF and SHF
the MF and HF bands. WRC-2003 ama- bands, ie, 300-3000 MHz and 3-30 GHz,
teur issues found in Chapter 5 include respectively.
Agenda Item 1.7 (Articles S1, S19 and The TRO is also participating in the
S25) and Agenda Item 1.23 (7 MHz har- work of the ARRL Board committee on
monization). This preparatory group met Spectrum Strategy. Progress has been
for the first time during the XVII Meet- made on characterizing the problem of the
ing of PCC.III, in Panama, March 5-9, influx of low-power (Part 15) devices in
2001. This group will prepare Inter- our bands above 420 MHz. Study is un-
American Proposals, or IAPs, that will be derway to develop a test plan, to be con-
the regional input to WRC-2003. ducted by radio amateurs, to augment the
Recently, IARU Region 2 President noise studies recommended by the FCC
Tom Atkins, VE3CDM, Rinaldo and Technological Advisory Council.
Siverling met with CITEL Executive Sec- Routinely, the FCC circulates notices
retary Clovis Baptista at the OAS Head- of proposed experimental licenses, many
quarters, Washington, DC. Baptista is of which intend to use amateur bands.
supportive of Amateur Radio throughout Normally, this is not a problem because
the Region. He continues to urge more of low power or infrequent use in a spe-
administrations within the Americas to cific geographical area but the ARRL
ratify the International Amateur Radio needs to watch them. Occasionally, as in
Permit (IARP). the case of the use of the 2400-2450 MHz
band by police in the Los Angeles area,
IARU harmful interference is observed, ana-
The ARRL serves as the International Rinaldo with Legislative and Public lyzed and reported to the FCC.
Secretariat of the IARU. By direction of Affairs Manager Steve Mansfield, N1MZA.
President Price and Secretary Sumner, Conclusion
much of the day-to-day support is The ARRL’s TRO may not be too vis-
handled by the Technical Relations Of- the lead in ARRL representation before ible within the amateur community, but
fice, known also as the IARU Technical the FCC. After all, the FCC deals with is an important part of the action in
Office. Functions performed routinely regulatory decisions, and operates ac- Washington and internationally.
include: cording to an adversarial process. Nev-
ertheless, many of the Commission’s

Daily distribution of documents to dockets include technical aspects and are
IARU officials from international studied by the TRO. General Counsel and
sources such as ITU, CITEL and other the TRO draft pleadings for review by From May 1941 QST
regional telecommunications organi- ARRL officials. This review includes the
zations. Executive Committee, including close

Drafting of input papers to interna- scrutiny by the President and Executive
tional meetings for approval of IARU Vice President.
officers. That’s the formal relationship with the

Participating in studies and drafting FCC but the informal dealings are many.
of documents related to IARU Admin- These involve frequent telephone calls and
istrative Council meetings. visits to several Bureaus and Offices. TRO
staffers are at the FCC several times each

Development and maintenance of in- week on international or domestic issues.
structional material for the Amateur
The result is that ARRL has good access
Radio Administration Course offered
to various components of the FCC and
periodically by IARU overseas and
enjoys a professional working relationship.
yearly by ARRL in Newington. Pro-
Nearly everything that goes on in-
viding instructors for these courses.
ternationally either starts or ends with

Assisting the IARU in publications consideration at the FCC. The ITU tends
projects such as contributing to the to deal only at the radio service level, for
drafting and editing of the ITU-D Di- example simply allocating bands of fre-
saster Communications Handbook for quencies to (say) land mobile. It’s up to
Developing Countries, to be published each country to decide how to use the
in 2001. land mobile allocations. The FCC usually

Providing support to IARU displays divides the ITU services into narrower
at ITU TELECOMs and other inter- domestic services. In the case of land
national expositions. mobile, it treats public safety and other
dispatch radio separately and assigns
Domestic FCC Matters different frequencies.
General Counsel Imlay normally takes At present, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
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 WORKBENCH
PROJECTS AND INFORMATION FOR THE ACTIVE AMATEUR

The Doctor is IN
Q Is it true that an antenna must be resonant to radiate
RF?
is especially intense between 1 and 11 MHz. Any ideas?”

A My guess is that the dish’s downconverter is using a

A Some hams steadfastly cling to the confusing notion that

somehow “resonance” is necessary in an antenna system
in order for radiation to occur. (In this sense I am using the
switch-mode power supply and that it is generating some
switch-mode interference. This is often somewhat tunable,
perhaps with broadband noise that varies regularly across the
term “antenna system” to include the antenna, the transmis- band, every 25 kHz or so, to a very uniform broadband noise
sion line, the antenna tuner—and the environment in which all that tapers off slowly in frequency.
these are placed, including the ground, nearby conductors, etc.) The diagnostic, if your neighbor would allow it, would be
Resonance is by no means necessary for radiation to occur! to unplug the downconverter and see if the noise goes away.
If the impedance at the shack for an antenna, its feed line and If it is the downconverter, you may be able to filter it. First,
its environment happens to end up at, say, 120 –j 400 Ω, and if try a common-mode choke on the power connection and on
the transmitter is designed to work into exactly this impedance the coax going in and out of the unit. You usually need to use
directly—or even more interestingly, if the transmitter consisted an F-240-43 core. To suppress HF, you usually need about 10
of a voltage source and a lossy resistive attenuator pad—no turns of wire, so those little clamp-on beads won’t work. In
antenna tuner at all would be required. In this case, the trans- some cases, you may need to use a “brute-force” type ac-line
mitter wouldn’t be very efficient, admittedly, but it also wouldn’t filter. The RadioShack catalog #15-1111 filter will work. Do
care what the load impedance is at all. Where would resonance keep in mind that surge suppressors are not filters, so make
come into the act in such a situation? It wouldn’t. sure you use a suitable filter.
However, most transmitters are indeed designed to work FCC Part 15 rules put the burden of cleaning up the problem
into a 50-Ω nonreactive load, so the function of an antenna on the operator of the device. This would either be your neigh-
tuner in this case would be to transform 120 –j 400 Ω into bor, if he owns the equipment, or the satellite company, if it is
50 + j 0 Ω. Is there “resonance” in this system with such an rented. Unfortunately, it is sometimes very difficult to persuade
antenna tuner as an impedance transformer? Let me submit a neighbor, or even the satellite provider, that a satellite receiv-
that the answer most antenna engineers would give is “Why ing system is being operated in violation of federal law.
are you asking this question?”
They’d simply state that the antenna tuner provides a 50-Ω
load to the transmitter. The SWR on the line between the an-
tenna and the tuner isn’t changed by the presence of an an-
Q Glenn Becklund, N0HBK, asks, “I am putting up a
tower this spring and it will be approximately 100 feet
from my shack. I don’t know if I should bury the coax,
tenna tuner at the input of the transmission line. The “addi- bury PVC or string a wire from the house to the tower and
tional SWR” due to the mismatch between the characteristic hang the cable from it.”
impedance of the line and the antenna load adds extra loss be-
yond the matched-line loss for that length of line at that fre-
quency. But where does “antenna resonance” come into play?
A Most hams run coax above ground to dipoles and towers.
Although this makes the coax more visible, it is also the
easiest installation and it lends itself to quick repair if neces-
It doesn’t. sary. For relatively short spans, the coax can be run without
It is quite possible to look mathematically at the way the any additional support. Longer runs should be supported with
impedance changes along the physical length of the line, us- rope or wire, as you suggest. Always be sure to include a “drip
ing the hyperbolic transmission line equation—and the im- loop” at the shack end to keep water from entering the con-
pedance as it varies along the length of the line has absolutely nectors. Also, the connectors at the antenna end should also
nothing to do with the source impedance of whatever appears be sealed to be watertight.
at the input of the line. The impedance at any point along a Practically speaking, coax can be buried by itself only if it
transmission line depends solely on: is specifically rated as “direct bury.” Ordinary coax can be
1. The complex characteristic impedance of the line itself buried for short-term installations, but I wouldn’t expect it to
2. The physical length of the line last for an extended period of time.
3. The velocity factor of the line Although coax can be buried in PVC, proper drainage has
4. The matched-line loss of the line to be provided so that the PVC does not fill up with water.
5. The impedance at the load end of the line (the antenna in This can be accomplished by installing the PVC on a slope
this case) and providing a place for the water to drain out. You should
also seal the upper end of the pipe and screen the lower end of

Q Bill Wilson, W5IKB, asks, “Recently I have been both-

ered with HF interference that appears to be coming
the pipe to keep out dirt and burrowing critters.

from a new satellite dish that my neighbor has just installed

on his chimney. It was on a small slab on the ground origi-
nally and gave no trouble. The dish is now about 20 feet in
Q I think I have just enough room in my backyard to
put up a wire dipole antenna for 17 meters, my favor-
ite band. Can you give me some installation and tuning tips?
the air and about 30 feet from the end of my 40-meter di- And what if I can’t string the dipole in a straight line? Is
pole and 60 feet from my beam. The resulting interference that a problem?
64 July 2001
A Let’s start with the basics. A
classic dipole antenna is 1/2 wavelength
long and fed at the center. The feed-point
impedance is low at the resonant frequency,
f0, and odd harmonics thereof. The imped-
ance is high near even harmonics. When fed
with coax, a classic dipole provides a
reasonably low SWR at f 0 and its odd Figure 1—The classic
harmonics. flattop dipole antenna. This
When fed with ladder line (see Figure 1) version is fed using an
and an antenna tuner with a balanced output, antenna tuner and 450-Ω
ladder line for multiband
the classic dipole should be usable with a operation.
wide-range tuner on many frequencies. If
there are problems (such as extremely high
SWR or evidence of RF on objects at the op-
erating position), change the feed line length
by adding or subtracting 1/8-wavelength at the
problem frequency. A few such adjustments
should yield a workable solution. Such a sys-
tem is sometimes called a “center-fed Zepp.”
Most coax-fed dipoles require a little pruning to reach the when the situation demands them. When an antenna bends back
desired resonant frequency. Here’s a technique to speed the on itself, some of the signal is canceled; avoid this if possible.
adjustment. When assembling the antenna, cut the wire 2 to Remember that current produces the radiated signal, and
3% longer than the calculated length and record the length. current is maximum at the center of a half-wave dipole. There-
When the antenna is complete, raise it to the working height fore, performance is best when the central area of the antenna
and check the SWR at several frequencies. Multiply the fre- is straight, high and clear of nearby objects.
quency of the SWR minimum by the antenna length and di-
vide the result by the desired f0. The result is the finished length;
trim both ends equally to reach that length and you’re done.
Here’s another trick, if you use nonconductive end support
lines. When assembling the antenna, mount the end insulators
in about 5% from the ends. Raise the antenna and let the ends
hang free. Figure how much to prune and cut it from the hang-
ing ends. If the pruned ends are very long, wrap them around
the insulated line for support.
Dipole antennas need not be installed in a horizontal straight
line. They are generally tolerant of bending, sloping or droop-
ing as required by the antenna site. Remember, however, that
dipole antennas are RF conductors. For safety’s sake, mount
all antennas away from conductors (especially power lines),
combustibles and well beyond the reach of passersby.
A sloping dipole is often used to favor one direction (the “for-
ward direction” in the figure). With a nonconducting support and
Figure 2—The Inverted V takes its name from its shape.
poor earth, signals off the back are somewhat weaker than those
off the front. With a nonconducting mast and good earth, the re-
sponse is omnidirectional. There is no actual gain in any direc-
tion with a nonconducting mast compared to a flat-top dipole.
A conductive support such as a tower can act as a parasitic
element. (So does the coax shield, unless it is routed at 90°
from the antenna.) The parasitic effects vary with earth qual-
ity, support height and other conductors on the support (such
as a beam at the top). With such variables, performance is very
difficult to predict.
Losses increase as the antenna ends approach the support
or the ground. To prevent feed-line radiation, route the coax
away from the feed point at 90° from the antenna, and con-
tinue on that line as far as possible.
An Inverted V antenna appears in Figure 2. While “V” ac-
curately describes the shape of this antenna, this antenna should
not be confused with long-wire V antennas, which are highly
Figure 3—Dipole antennas can be bent a number of ways to
directive. The radiation pattern and dipole impedance depend fit in the available space.
on the apex angle, and it is very important that the ends do not
come too close to lossy ground.
Bent dipoles may be used where antenna space is at a pre- Do you have a question or a problem? Ask the doctor! Send
your questions (no telephone calls, please) to: “The Doctor,”
mium. Figure 3 shows several possibilities; there are many ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; doctor@arrl.org;
more. Bending distorts the radiation pattern somewhat and may www.arrl.org/tis/. Also see, “The Doctor is On-line” at
affect the impedance as well, but compromises are acceptable www.arrl.org/members-only/qst/doctor/.

July 2001 65
 Philip T. Sage, KF8JW

QRP-France with a “Junk Box

Shorty Forty” Antenna
Just when you think you’ve seen them all, along comes a small,
portable, resonant antenna. Whether for portable use or simple
experimentation, the Shorty is sure to please!

As an on-and-off ham for many years with the good

fortune to travel France on business, I was espe-
cially happy to note our country’s participation in the
CEPT reciprocal licensing program. CEPT makes it possible for
US hams to take their gear to more exotic locations without a
lot of planning and paperwork. (Hams who live in exotic loca-
tions are also free to operate in more mundane regions—a
distinct disadvantage of living in paradise.) When a recent
ARRLWeb story described how easy it now is to operate in many
European countries, I was a little nervous—but excited enough
to think about giving it a try. Could I pull enough stuff together
to make a go of it? Most importantly, could I make an effective
antenna that would fit into my suitcase? Figure 1—Construction diagram of the Junk Box Shorty Forty.
With a weeklong business trip to France less than a week At the center of the dipole is a 6-inch long, 21/2-inch wide PVC
away, I committed to operating as F/KF8JW/P during the tube. Wind 271/2 turns of #14 insulated wire on the tube,
beginning at either of the two anchor holes (the legs of the
evening hours from the balcony of my hotel room. The chal- dipole solder to the coil through these holes). Connect 32 feet
lenge was to take enough gear to succeed without overwhelm- 300-Ω twinlead feed line to the center of the coil at the turns 12
ing the purpose of the trip (business). and 15 as shown. Connect the other end of the feed line to a 4:1
To travel light, 40-meter QRP with my tiny Norcal 40A balun. You may also need to use an antenna tuner depending
on where you set up the antenna.
transceiver seemed like the best bet. Two watts of CW should
be plenty if I could come up with a reasonable antenna.
To coexist peacefully with the other items in my suitcase,
my entire station had to fit into a space of about 12 × 6 × 4 pair of loading coils positioned on either side of the feed point.
inches. The antenna would have to be dropped (spooled) from Actually, the coils form a single center-fed coil, and the
an open window or hung from a tree. It would have to tune dipole elements trail out on either side. The coil is continuous
effortlessly and be relatively easy to handle. And, because I and is actually three coils wound together on the same form. I
am familiar with one of the hotels on my itinerary, I knew a added a few turns between the feed points to make a lumped
full-size dipole would be way too big for the space available. hairpin-type match, which allowed me to make the overall
A quick look in The ARRL Antenna Book turned up a curi- length even shorter. This has been described as a helical hair-
ous antenna dubbed the “Shorty Forty,” a “short” antenna origi- pin match.2
nally conceived by Jack Sobel, W0SVM.1 There weren’t many I used a 2 1/2-inch piece of schedule 40 PVC pipe (5 inches
construction details, especially concerning the feed line at- long), drilled holes for string attachments and wound 271/2 turns
tachment, and being pressed for a quick solution, I chose to of #14 solid copper wire harvested from a piece of Romex
build a modified version of the “Shorty Forty” that I call the house wire (see Figure 1). Romex is a trade name for standard
“Junk Box Shorty Forty” to honor the original. house wiring. Any solid #12 or #14 wire will do. 121/4 turns
Starting at the last minute, I was forced to use only junk are used in each loading coil, and three turns make up the
box components. I later replaced the feed line with a section matching section. The pipe cuts easily with a hacksaw, and
of RadioShack TV twin lead (#15-1153), which set me back drilling two holes near the ends is relatively easy. Mine are
1
less than $4. /4-inch thru holes about 3/8-inch in from the ends of the pipe.
The design is essentially a loaded, shortened dipole with a The precise diameter of these holes isn’t important.
I wound the coil by attaching one end of the insulated black
1Notes appear on page 68. wire (pulled apart from the house wire, insulation intact) to a nail
66 July 2001
 A close-up view of the feed line/coil connection.

The Junk Box Shorty Forty—with the yellow and black dipole
elements wound onto the loading coil—packed for transport.
Note the twin lead connection to the middle, with two full turns The coil wasn’t fully wound, so I calculated the lumped in-
between feed points. The 4:1 balun is visible as well. ductance needed to match the antenna to 300 Ω. I initially used
39 feet of 300-Ω RadioShack heavy-duty TV twin lead, but
now I have about 32 feet of the light-duty stuff attached.
I calculated the required hairpin match based on an equa-
at the far end of the basement. I walked toward the fixed end and tion in The ARRL Antenna Book and attached the twin lead to
applied fairly high tension. Once wound, each end was threaded two parts of the loading coil, near the center, separated by
through the holes in the ends of the pipe to hold everything to- three turns. The total turns are 27 1/ 2, with 12 1/4 turns for each
gether. (By the way, the coil’s hollow center later proved to be a dipole loading coil, with three full turns in the middle of the
good storage place for string and other station accessories.) coil for the two feed point attachments (straddling two full
turns).
The Theory According to The Antenna Book, when using a helical hair-
The coil has an inductance of about 31 µH. A reference pin, the radiation resistance must be lower than the line (Z0)
coil listed in the Antenna Book (34 turns of #12 wire on 21/2- so a match can be produced by trimming the antenna to make
inch form 41/4 inches long) has an inductance of 40 µH. About it capacitive. Then, by using a shunt inductor across the an-
3 µH are used in the balun/helical hairpin stub portion. tenna terminals, the antenna can be resonated while simulta-
The antenna’s input impedance is a good match for 300-Ω neously increasing the impedance to a value equal to the line
TV twin lead or 450-Ω ladder line. I used twin lead because of Z0. The match is then sized to exhibit the desired inductive
the power levels involved and its compact size. Besides—I reactance.3
had some on hand! Rather than building a more traditional stub match, I in-
I used some scrap #24 solid wire for the dipole elements. I serted a lumped sum inductance in the form of a few extra
cut two pieces (yellow and the black), each about 141/2 feet turns across the antenna terminals—a helical hairpin stub. This
long, leaving the insulation on. This stuff is just about invis- avoids the bulk of traditional hairpin stubs and keeps the cir-
ible when it’s 15 feet up in the air. I was confident that I cuit wound on the coil form (PVC pipe). This method works
wouldn’t attract a lot of attention with my antenna. Loops for because the radiation resistance of the antenna is much lower
attaching the support strings were made by simply folding the than that of the 300-Ω twin lead.
dipole wires back on themselves for 11/2 inches or so, winding Typically, an electrically short dipole has an input imped-
the ends with at least four twists. ance of approximately Zin = 20π × 2(L/λ) × 2 (assuming a tri-
angular current distribution). For the Junk Box Shorty Forty
Transmission Lines and Matching (without loading coils and matching unit), that works out to
Despite plenty of planning, the feed line “just happened.” about Zin = 11.4 Ω at 7.05 MHz.4
The Antenna Book called for 50-Ω coax without a helical With a Zin well below that of the 300-Ω Z 0 of the transmis-
hairpin match. My available suitcase space wouldn’t allow for sion line, the dipole loading coils and the helical hairpin work
standard coax (RG-58), and I wasn’t comfortable using higher- together to match the antenna to the feed line.
loss RG-174 mini coax. Zip cord, featured in another section Each loading coil in the dipole legs add about XL = j618 Ω
of the book, was interesting, but I didn’t have any on hand and based on equations originally described by Jerry Hall, K1TD,
the twin lead was lightweight and potentially less bulky. in September 1974 QST.5 Loading coil losses are kept to a
I even thought about making custom ladder line from two- minimum by reducing the total inductance required. This can
inch-wide packing tape and another pair of #24 insulated wires. be accomplished by positioning the inductors at the center,
A check of the ARRL Handbook for equations and another trip using #24 (small diameter) wire for the dipole elements and
to the basement and I was set. All I needed was to build a by using a matching section.
quick assembly fixture and somehow tape it all together. Rearranging the equation, L = (XL/2 × π × f), with f = 7.050
Before I had assembled all necessary supplies, however, I MHz, yields an inductance of 14 µH which, at 1.14 µH per
found a hunk of old TV twin lead and, being late, I substituted turn, requires 12.25 turns. Two 12.25-turn inductors plus a
it with a solemn promise to make the real stuff in the morning. three-turn matching section (about 3 µH) equals 271/2 turns
July 2001 67
and about 31 µH of total inductance (as a single inductor).
To balance, the antenna must be made even shorter to
provide more capacitive reactance (which helped achieve my
goal of a shorter short antenna). The capacitive reactance can
be estimated from available graphs at around –450 Ω for the
final dipole element length. 6
The twin lead (300 Ω), assuming a good impedance match
at the antenna, transfers power effectively. When compared to
RG-174 mini coax, which has a loss of about 3.2 dB per 100
feet, the TV twin lead wastes much less power.
Building the antenna actually took only about an hour. I
first hung the antenna inside the house (it was a bitterly cold
winter evening in northeast Ohio), much to the dismay of my
formerly sleeping wife. I listened to several QSOs on 40 meters
before I abandoned my disruptive testing in favor of future
daylight work.
Putting Theories into Practice
Success! Everything fits on a 1-square-foot tile on the kitchen
The next morning was cold and snowy—perfect antenna floor. The key is mounted to the pine board, which protects the
weather! With the limitations of the weather, all reasonable hardware against travel damage. A small tuner is (at the upper
chances of elevating the antenna (simulating a hotel balcony) left) hidden under the rest of the station.
disappeared. I had to run the dipole between the house and the
children’s swing set. After several pruning sessions I actually
had a resonant antenna—even though it was only 5 feet off the able for fooling with antennas, I actually rigged the antenna
ground. I obtained a 2:1 SWR bandwidth of 7.030 to 7.140 indoors and set up my station in another room. It received
MHz, covering enough of the CW subband to be useful. well, but I really wondered how it would transmit.
Starting with longer dipole elements, several feet were re- Running 2 W to an indoor antenna is a worst-case scenario,
moved, resulting in final leg lengths of 14 feet 6 inches. The to be sure. It meant my chances of success were near zero, but
hairpin and twin lead provided a reasonable match and my I set up my tiny station and forged ahead.
portable balun/antenna tuner brought the SWR down to 1:1 at After a few minutes, F6ICW returned, finding my response
the transmitter. to his CQ. I was elated and surprised that we held a 10-minute
A similar setup was used by Joe Everhart to match his QSO from his QTH near Paris. I’m sure Bernard struggled to
NJQRP Squirt antenna, featured in April 2001 QST. I have copy, sending a generous 359 report, but I was nonetheless
experimented with several other feed arrangements, but I pre- thrilled.
fer the 300-Ω twin lead because it’s easy to use and store. A few more hours working the key were difficult, but fruitful.
After putting the children to bed, I set out into the cold, ran Friday evening I started the QSO parade with Denis,
the twin lead under the kitchen door and set up a practice sta- F/SO0DWK, in Paris, who was also traveling. Denis struggled to
tion on the kitchen table. Friday evening contests and QSO copy the weak signal from an “Indoor Shorty,” but with the hotel
parties were in full swing. empty at the start of the weekend, it was only a few hours before
I worked my way up the band making contest contacts. I could move the antenna outdoors again and really cut loose.
Finally I found Titus, KD4WQT, in Durham, North Carolina, Outdoors, the antenna performed as expected (that is, much
and we embarked on a wonderful QSO. He gave my Norcal better!).
40A an RST of 579. Considering that the antenna was only
five feet above the ground, I was pleased and confident that I In Closing
had an antenna I could successfully use in Europe. If your travel budget is a little bruised, you certainly don’t
Packing for the trip was simple. I wrapped everything have to schedule an overseas trip to take advantage of the
around itself and wrapped it again in a layer of bubble wrap. “Shorty.” The antenna works well in a variety of unusual an-
The balun/tuner fit inside the PVC pipe. I’m sure I could have tenna locations, it’s easy to build and packs away conveniently.
made everything more compact, but with less than a week to It even works indoors in a pinch.
prepare, I was pleased. I had a great time building it. If you can plan your own
CEPT adventure, consider taking along your own Junk Box
Viva La Dipole! Shorty Forty.
The trip to France was uneventful, but lengthy. We left the
US Sunday afternoon, arriving in southwestern France Mon- Notes
11988 ARRL Antenna Book , Equation 1, p 6-7.
day afternoon. After checking into our hotel, I sank into my 21988 ARRL Antenna Book , Section 26-20.
pillow for some much-needed rest. I woke up late in the 31988 ARRL Antenna Book , Section 26-9, “Combined Balun and
evening and couldn’t sleep, so I set up the station. From my Matching Stub.”
window I could reach the terrace garden lamppost to anchor 4 Warren L. Stutzman and Gary A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design.

my antenna. Published by John Wiley and Sons, 1981, pp 198-200.

51988 ARRL Antenna Book , Section 6-6.
W1AW was a welcome sound from the United States! I 6 Warren L. Stutzman and Gary A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design .
copied part of the 20-WPM code-practice transmission while Published by John Wiley and Sons, 1981, pp 198-200.
I was getting started. Most of the stations were on earlier in
the evening, so working ops in Europe on 40 meters was go- 4618 W Prospect St
ing to take some improvisation. Mantua, OH 44255
After considering alternatives and the time I’d have avail- Ptsmantua@aol.com

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 SHORT TAKES
West Mountain Radio Nomic Sound Card/
Transceiver Interface
Amateurs have been awakening to the power of computer are made through a RJ45 modular telephone-style jack on the
sound cards. For years sound cards were regarded as enter- right side of the Nomic. This jack is labeled MIC OUT, but it
tainment gadgets at best, generating beeps, chimes and “You doesn’t necessarily need to be connected to your transceiver
have mail” announcements in station computers. But thanks microphone jack. You can just as easily make the connection
to software authors throughout the world, these ubiquitous to the auxiliary jack.
devices have become essential tools for everything from con- When you want to transmit, your software creates logic
test “voice keyers” to computer-based modes such as PSK31, pulses that appear on the COM port’s RTS or DTR pins (the
MFSK16, RTTY, SSTV and more. Nomic selects either active pin automatically). The pulses
In terms of connecting a sound card to your transceiver, a cause the Nomic’s 4N33 optoisolator to conduct, and if you’ve
shielded audio cable is all you need for reception; no special wired the connection to your radio properly, the radio will
interfacing is required. Transmitting is another matter. You switch to transmit.
need a way to match the audio level between your sound card Correct wiring is never a problem. The Nomic package in-
output and your transceiver, and the means to place your ra- cludes a set of four tiny jumper wires and plugs. Remove the
dio into the transmit mode when it is time to send. In many four screws that hold the Nomic box in place and you’ll find a
cases, a couple of audio cables and a single-transistor switch 13-pin jumper “header.” By following the instructions in the
on an available COM port will suffice. For quite a few ama- Nomic manual, you can use these jumpers to assign the mi-
teurs, however, it isn’t that easy. Isolation and RF problems crophone audio, microphone ground, PTT (push to talk) ground
can introduce hum and other objectionable noises. Keying cir- and PTT “hot” lines to any of the MIC OUT jack pins. The ben-
cuits can refuse to operate, or will operate erratically. efit may not seem obvious at first, but think carefully. To con-
A couple of years ago, West Mountain Radio introduced nect the Nomic to the microphone input of any radio, all you
the RIGblaster interface, which solved most of these problems need is a microphone plug to fit the radio, a multiwire shielded
by consolidating all of the keying and interface connections cable and a RJ45 plug. (West Mountain Radio sells pre-
in one box. Since then, the RIGblaster has become the de facto assembled cables for several transceiver brands.) It doesn’t
standard. Its transformer isolation, ample RF bypassing, handy matter how the Nomic-to-radio cable is wired. You simply
audio level adjustments and optically isolated keying take the switch jumpers to make the correct connections and you are
pain out of interfacing your sound card to your radio. The done. It doesn’t get more foolproof than this.
RIGblaster also offers a jack for your station microphone. With Audio from the sound card is fed to the AUDIO IN port. If
a single push of the button, you can disconnect your sound your sound card doesn’t have a line-level output and you have
card audio lines and substitute your microphone (this is par- to tap your transmit audio from the sound card speaker jack
ticularly convenient for SSTV where image transmissions are instead, don’t worry about losing the use of your computer
often mixed with SSB conversations). speakers. Just plug your speakers into the Nomic AUDIO OUT
jack and they’ll work just as well as before.
The Nomic The Nomic design provides a transformer for transmit au-
The RIGblaster Nomic represents a natural step in the evo- dio matching and isolation. A level-adjustment potentiometer
lution of this popular interface. I suppose you could call it on the right side of the Nomic case lets you tweak for just the
“Son of RIGblaster.” Nomic is designed for amateurs who need right amount of transmit audio for your radio.
an even more compact sound card interface, one without a
microphone option. Smaller than a pack of cigarettes, the Software
Nomic can fit just about anywhere. It doesn’t even require a Nomic comes with more than just hardware. The device is
power supply. (If your station doesn’t have room for a Nomic, shipped with a CD-ROM filled with an astonishing amount of
you need help!) The Nomic is also ideal for the growing num- software for PCs (DOS and Windows). There are freeware and
ber of hams who enjoy portable operating with shareware applications to transmit and receive packet (includ-
their laptop or notebook computers. ing APRS), AMTOR, PACTOR, RTTY, PSK31, MFSK16,
The left side of the Nomic en- SSTV, CW and even high-speed CW (for meteor scatter)—all
closure sports a DB-9 serial requiring nothing more than your computer sound card and
connection. This is the the Nomic. The CD even offers a sophisticated color 3D-radio
port for the cable be- terrain-mapping program written by VE2DBE and a demo log-
tween the Nomic and ging program known as VQlog written by EA6VQ.
your computer COM port With the Nomic interface and its CD-ROM library,
and it is used solely for you’ll be busy exploring new worlds for a long time! Manu-
placing your radio in the facturer: West Mountain Radio, 18 Sheehan Ave, Norwalk, CT
transmit mode. The keying 06854; tel 203-853-8080; www.westmountainradio.com.
connections to your transceiver $29.95.

Steve Ford, WB8IMY
QST Editor

July 2001 69
 By H. Ward Silver, N0AX

Test Your Knowledge!

Consider this to be a “reverse engineering” quiz.
Ward gives you the answers and you supply the questions!
The theme, in honor of AO-40’s first QSOs, is satellite technology.
1. Perigee
11. ESA
a. Closest approach of a satellite to Earth
a. Extra Shuttle Activity—a spacewalk
b. Farthest distance of a satellite from Earth
b. Europe Satellite Amateur—a Region 1 radio association
c. Average distance of a satellite from Earth
c. European Space Agency—the European equivalent of NASA
d. A failed launch
d. Elevated Solar Absorption
2. Mode
12. Quadrifilar
a. Orientation of orbit with respect to Earth’s orbit
a. Omnidirectional antenna in the shape of a helix
b. Angle between Earth-Moon-Sun
b. Transmission line with four conductors
c. Uplink-Downlink frequencies
c. Magnet with two sets of poles
d. Relative angular difference between the ground station’s and
d. Stereo signal with front and back channels
satellite’s polarization
13. LOS
3. Bird
a. Line of sight c. Left on second
a. Rocket booster or launch vehicle
b. Loss of signal d. Lead of satellite
b. Refers to any airplane used to monitor weather
c. A satellite 14. Elliptical
d. Signals a. Polarization of crossed-dipoles
b. Reflection coefficient of reactive loads
4. Acquisition
c. Orbit that alternates between close to and far from Earth
a. Notification of “space-available” by launching agency
d. Shape of “kick” motor nozzle
b. Completion of fund-raising
c. Phase-lock to satellite telemetry signals 15. $26
d. Reception of signals from satellite a. Cost per foot of silver-plated S-band waveguide
b. Total out-of-pocket expense for OSCAR-1
5. Keplerian
c. Equivalent expense over commercial satellite for average ham
a. Refers to early orbital theory
QSO
b. Anything in the shape of an ellipse
d. Dinner tab at AMSAT’s inaugural board meeting
c. Parameters describing a satellite’s orbit
d. Type of rocket launch procedure Bonus: Arthur C. Clarke
6. Alligator
a. Sensitive satellite receiver
Total Your Score!
b. Ground station with better transmit than receive capability Give yourself one point for each correct answer.
c. Operator who only listens 11-15 Warp speed!
d. Nickname for the container in which a satellite is shipped 6-10 In need of a boost, but almost there.
7. Mean Motion 1-5 Ground control to Major Tom?
a. A fast az-el rotator
b. Number of satellite revolutions in a solar day tion satellites could be placed in geosynchronous orbit.
c. Relative velocity of satellite to the Earth’s surface Bonus—In 1945 Mr Clarke was the first to suggest that communica-
d. Relative velocity of satellite to a geosynchronous orbit 15. b—True! The ejection spring was from Sears and cost $1.15.
apogee.
8. Sidereal Day 14. c—Elliptical orbits have a large difference between perigee and
a. Time for Earth to rotate exactly 360° 13. b—LOS occurs at the end of a pass (or when your preamp dies).
for satellite communications.
b. Day on which a satellite is in-line between the Earth and sun 12. a—These compact antennas give good hemispherical coverage
c. International holiday in honor of amateur satellites 22916 107th Ave SW
lites.
d. Time between satellite visibility at equal longitudes Vashon, WA 98070
11. c—The European Space Agency has launched many ham satel-
10. a—An orbit decays as it gets closer to the Earth.
9. Pass 9. d—A pass is the entire time you can hear the satellite’s signals.
a. Decline the opportunity to transmit 8. a—This time is measured with respect to the “fixed stars.”
b. Suppress a competing signal by raising power 7. b—A low-orbit satellite will have a high mean-motion.
c. Authorization to act as a control station 6. b—This means the same for all amateur communications!
ellite in the sky at any time.
d. Period of satellite visibility 5. c—The orbital parameters or “elements” allow you to find the sat-
10. Decay 4. d—When you first hear the satellite, you have acquisition.
3. c—Slang for any satellite.
a. What an orbit does 2. c—The mode tells you which transponders are active.
b. The result of too much soda pop in the shack 1. a—Perigee is the closest distance and apogee the farthest.
c. Trailing edge of CW signal Answers
d. Echoes from the lunar surface
70 July 2001
 HINTS & KINKS
VACUUM-TUBE FILAMENT VOLTAGE
◊ Tubes are very expensive these days. There is a way to extend
their life without sacrificing efficiency. The initial and prolonged Then mark positions for the finger grips, other protrusions and
filament voltage has great effect on tube life. By adjusting for parts of the container to be trimmed off, with a nonpermanent
what is known as the emission limited filament voltage, it is felt tip marker. Finally, cut the cover to fit.
possible to increase tube life by 50%. Here is the procedure: Instead of cutting off the pieces completely, AA9MU rec-
1. Tune the transmitter to its peak output. ommends folding them out of the way in case of an oversize
2. Slowly reduce the filament voltage until there is a slight cut, as shown in Figure 2. Thus, the flap can be folded back
decrease in output. into place and secured with clear adhesive tape.
3. Increase the voltage very slowly (by 0.1 to 0.2 V) to To make an adjustable cover, cut the plastic container from
achieve normal RF output. side to side to allow the long ends to neatly slip inside each
Of course, all QRO amplifiers should have filament in-rush other, then tape them in place. Cutting precisely and drilling a
protection to protect the tube(s) when the power is switched tight fit for the top arm pivot screw allows using the key while
on.—Richard Mollentine, WA0KKC, 7139 Hardy St, Shawnee it’s covered.—Mark B. Hansbarger, AA9MU, 1000 Lane 440
Mission, KS 66204-1710 Lake James, Angola, IN 46703; mark@hansbarger.com
Some Comments
◊ Editor’s Note: I was curious about the need for this tech-
nique, so I contacted the author of a few QST and ARRL Hand-
book amplifier projects, George Daughters, K6GT. Here are
some of George’s comments:
Filament-Voltage Setting: This is a good idea to maximize
tube life. You can conveniently control the filament voltage
with a “meaty” rheostat in the filament-transformer primary.
An equivalent control in the secondary circuit typically re-
quires an inconveniently small resistance. The guiding prin-
ciple should be to operate at the manufacturer’s suggested
nominal conditions.
Filament-voltage adjustment is a problem in amplifiers that
don’t have a separate filament transformer. That is, when one
transformer supplies other circuits (B+, bias, control) along
with the filaments. In such cases, filament-voltage adjustment
can only be accomplished via a series resistance in the fila-
ment line. Any resistance in the primary would affect all of Figure 1—AA9MU makes key covers from clear-plastic
packaging, such as those used for cotton swabs. Notice how
the secondary voltages, which would probably be undesirable! the container was cut in half with the two ends telescoped
Filament In-Rush Protection: In-rush current protection is together to match the key-base length.
necessary for power supplies that have a capacitor-input filter
in B+ line. Their start-up current can be gigantic. A step-start
protects the rectifier diodes in the high-voltage supply. For a
tube’s filament/heater, the need is less clear.
For tubes with directly heated cathodes (3-500Z and such),
in-rush protection is probably a good idea. For tubes with
indirectly heated cathodes (4CX800A, 8877 and so on), this
probably isn’t necessary. The manufacturers of these tubes
don’t recommend it, but they don’t recommend against it, ei-
ther. It probably shouldn’t hurt, but why bother?
This point has been tossed around a lot on the Internet “amps
reflector” and this information above is a summary of what
I’ve gleaned there.—George T. Daughters, K6GT
FOR A CLEAN FIST, TRY CLEAN EARS
◊ “For a clean fist, try clean ears,” says Mark Hansbarger,
AA9MU. Display your vintage keys and keep dust off the con-
tacts for little cost by using simple plastic dust covers, as AA9MU
did, using an oversize cotton-swab package (see Figure 1).
Measure the height, width and depth of your key, then be
on the lookout for a plastic cover available from many differ-
ently packaged products.
Custom fit the cover by placing the plastic over the key. Figure 2—Cables exit the AA9MU key cover.

Bob Schetgen, KU7G
Senior Assistant Technical Editor

July 2001 71
EXTERNAL KEYING LINE FOR THE ICOM IC-706 MKII two strings of series connected silicon rectifier diodes across
◊ I was tired of the fast hang-time drop on my old RF- them. The two diode strings are oppositely polarized.
Concepts 2-315 brick amplifier when on 2-meter SSB; setting The circuit operation is simple: It transforms the low volt-
the hang time to the maximum available still isn’t quite long age audio from the receiver to a higher voltage (at 600 Ω).
enough for us Southern folk. Therefore, I decided to make a Two diode strings across the 600-Ω line clip both sides of the
connector for the brick’s external keying line to use with my audio, and the clipped audio is transformed back to 4 Ω.
IC-706 MkII. I used four series connected diodes for each string. Add
At first, I thought of switching the amplifier from the de- more diodes if you want to increase the output volume. Check
fault positive keying to negative keying, but this caused more the clipping action by increasing the receiver volume until clip-
problems than it solved. So I reverted to the negative keying ping starts, then back the volume down until it is clear. If it is
position, and after a little trial and error came up with the cir- not loud enough, add more diodes to the string. The NIR-12 is
cuit in Figure 3. now extremely useful, thanks to this modification.—William
This circuit inverts the output of the IC-706 MkII VSEND Bastian, N9BOE, 21226 Charcoal Ave, Warrens, WI 54666-
line (Pin 7 on the Accessory socket). My trusty DMM says 8591; n9boe@mwt.net
this will only draw 1 mA from the +8 V reference regulator in
the radio, which is rated at a maximum of 10 mA.
All parts for this circuit can be obtained from RadioShack,
and assuming that you still have the pigtail connector that came
with the radio, you can build this for about $5.—James D.
Bryant II, KC5VDJ, 8409 Farley St, Overland Park, KS 66212;
kc5vdj@swbell.net

Figure 4—N9BOE uses several diodes and transformers to

expand the usefulness of a common diode-clipper circuit. T1
and T2 are RS #32-1031 audio transformers.

MORE ON FINDING LOST PARTS

◊ Lloyd Hanson, W9YCB’s “Recovery of Small Lost Parts”
(QST, Aug 1999, p 65) is a very good article, and Mr. Hanson
obviously has a lot of experience. Before sweeping with a
Figure 3—A keying-line inverter for the IC-706MkII squeegee, I sweep with a flashlight and my eyes. Lay a lit
transceiver for use with RF-Concepts style external keying flashlight on the floor (or other flat surface where parts are
circuits. ICOM rates the +8 V line at 10 mA, maximum. This
circuit draws only 1 mA. Acc pin numbers refer to the pins lost) so that it shines across the area and look for shadows. A
on the accessory socket (13-pin DIN) on the radio rear panel. light source at the surface casts long, stark shadows even from
very small parts. Sweep the light back and forth across the
DX ON A BABY MONITOR area and shadows will seem to jump at any object. I often find
◊ When out of the shack in another part of the house, I used to parts that I didn’t know were lost!—Roy Day, K4PXW, 3457
wonder what good DX I was missing. Now, I can hear the DX Glendale Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
spots I need over DXTelnet and I’m still able to get other things GREASING ANTENNA ROTATORS
done throughout the house or yard. After logging on to
DXTelnet and activating the voice spell feature, I place the New Synthetic Greases
transmitter unit of a baby monitor close to my computer speak- ◊ There are new low-temperature synthetic greases that will
ers. Next I clip the battery powered receiver unit to my belt or lubricate (flow) at lower ambient temperatures than older min-
put it in my shirt pocket. Baby monitors are relatively inex- eral-based greases, particularly below 0°F. If you have an older
pensive and are available at most toy stores. Now I don’t have antenna rotator that needs service, remove the old grease from
to miss that rare DX spot because I’m not in the shack.—Dr. the rotator and bearing races and sparingly replace it with
Charles C. Doggett, WA3EEE, 3723 Marriottsville Rd, newer synthetic grease.—Richard Mollentine, WA0KKC, 7139
Randallstown, MD 21133; CDoggett@prodigy.net Hardy St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-1710
A MULTI-DIODE CLIPPER Grease Fittings
◊ Several years ago, I purchased a JPS NIR-12 DSP unit. I ◊ Thrust bearings that lack zerk fittings can still be greased.
have extremely tender ears, and impulse noise is extremely Some kinds of grease are available in aerosol cans. Simply
painful to me, to the extent that the radio was of no use to me bend the applicator straw to reach into the bearing. For heavier
for HF reception. To remedy this, I came up with a clipper greases, you may be able to get a grease needle from an auto-
system that is quite effective, and makes a world of differ- supply store or bicycle shop.—Richard Mollentine, WA0KKC,
ence. I used two RadioShack #32-1031B line-to-voice-coil 7139 Hardy St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-1710
transformers. For the input and output terminals, I hooked the
audio in and out between the C (common) terminal and the RESTORING PLASTIC WINDOWS
4-Ω terminal. I wired the two transformer primaries together ON RADIOS AND GEAR
in parallel (using the 10-W and C terminals) and connected ◊ Most of us have purchased or owned gear that has devel-

72 July 2001
 Gloss liquid polishes for that last bit of smooth flawless shine.
Each abrasive sheet has a cloth backing for flexibility and a
thin latex material coated with special abrasive crystals. The
sheets are washable and reusable many times. The samples I
have consist of nine sheets graduated from 1500 to 12000 grit.
By following the instructions carefully, I have restored sev-
eral windows and displays on flea-market bargains to a perfectly
brilliant transparency. Make no mistake about it, this is a pro-
fessional product for restoring just about any unpainted plastic.
The aerospace industry uses this product to remove scratches
and haze from jet canopies, and as an avionics repairman I use
it at work to fix displays on very expensive cockpit instruments.
You could use it to restore irreplaceable plastic windows on
antique radios, or increase the value of equipment before sale.
Clean, scratch-free gear always sells first at the flea markets!
To select the product kits that best fit your needs, go to
www.micro-surface.com or call 1-800-225-3006. It’s great for
plastic watch crystals, too!—Tom Sherwood, W8AAZ, 324 Linton
Figure 5—Micro-Mesh products for removing scratches. Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177; tsherwood@in-touch.net
Hints and Kinks items have not been tested by QST or the ARRL unless
oped those annoying scratches or haze on the plastic display otherwise stated. Although we can’t guarantee that a given hint will work
for your situation, we make every effort to screen out harmful informa-
windows. I have discovered an excellent product designed to tion. Send technical questions directly to the hint’s author.
remove these artifacts and make those windows look like new. QST invites you to share your hints with fellow hams. Send them
It is a complete abrasive/polishing system made by Micro- to “Attn: Hints and Kinks” at ARRL Headquarters (see page 10), or via
Surface Finishing Products of Wilton, Iowa. e-mail to h&k@arrl.org. Please include your name, call sign, com-
plete mailing address, daytime telephone number and e-mail address
The product is called Micro-Mesh; it is a series of special on all correspondence. Whether praising or criticizing an item, please
flexible abrasive sheets. These are supplemented by Micro- send the author(s) a copy of your comments.

S Maple Ave, Tempe, AZ 85050; tel 480-755-4712, fax 480-

NEW PRODUCTS 820-4643; jbosaw@cedist.com; www.cedist.com/.
6-METER RIG FROM RANGER COMMUNICATIONS HEIL SOUND HAND MIKE
◊ Ranger Communications Inc has announced the RCI- ◊ Heil Sound has added hand-held
5054DX—an all-mode (SSB, CW, FM and AM) 6-meter trans- microphones to their product line.
ceiver. All models come pre-wired for a
The radio is identical in appearance and features to their variety of popular radios that em-
10/12-meter RCI-2950DX. Highlights include 10 memories, ploy conventional (round) 8-pin
programmable repeater offset, 2.5 kHz RIT, a noise blanker/ microphone jacks.
antenna noise limiter and a scan feature. An optional CTCSS The HMM-K is set up for
tone board is also available. The power output is specified at Kenwood and Alinco transceivers;
25 W for SSB and 10 W for the CW, FM and AM modes. the HMM-Y is wired for Yaesu
The RCI-5054DX is priced at $325. For more information transceivers. These microphones
visit your favorite Amateur Radio products dealer or contact should also work with other radios
Ranger Communications Inc, 401 W 35th St, National City, that are pin-compatible with these
CA 91950; tel 877-536-0772, 702-262-0772, fax 702-262- brands. Contact Heil Sound for
0780; www.rangerusa.com. details.
These two HMM-series micro-
CE DISTRIBUTION APPOINTED US DISTRIBUTOR phones contain dual microphone elements: the HC-4 “DX Dream
FOR JJ ELECTRONIC TUBE LINES Machine” element and Heil’s new full range “Rag Chew” ele-
◊ CE Distribution of Tempe, Arizona has been appointed US ment. A slide switch located on the back of the mike’s case al-
Distributor for JJ Electronic, a manufacturer of electron tubes lows you to choose the best audio response for a particular com-
and other components that is located in the Slovak Republic. munications application.
Available tube types presently include the EL34, 6L6GC, A third model, the HMM-iC, is specifically designed for
KT88, 6BQ5/EL84, 12AX7-S, 12AU7, 12AT7, 6922, 300B use with ICOM transceivers. It contains a single element—
and the 7027A. Heil’s new “articulate” electret condensor—and comes with a
Noreen Cravener, President of CE Distribution, commented, conventional 8-pin microphone plug installed. All models in-
“The JJ Electronic components are a perfect complement to clude a button-style microphone hanger system and the related
the lines we presently distribute to the audio market. Great fastening hardware.
The list prices for the HMM-K and the HMM-Y are $78, the
precision and care is taken in the production of the audio tubes,
HMM-iC lists for $58. For more information visit your favorite
which are factory matched where applicable. The JJ Electronic
Amateur Radio products dealer or contact Heil Sound, 5800 N
components are well known and highly regarded in the indus-
Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL 62208; tel 618-257-3000, fax 618-
try. Now they’re more accessible.”
257-3001; info@heilsound.com; www.heilsound.com/.
For more information contact CE Distribution LLC, 6221
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July 2001 73
 PRODUCT REVIEW

The Kenwood TS-2000 All-Mode Multiband Transceiver

Reviewed by Robert Schetgen, KU7G
Senior Assistant Technical Editor
The TS-2000 is Kenwood’s long-an-
ticipated reentry into an “arms race” that’s
been raging among amateur equipment
manufacturers for several years now. The
rivalry was touched off when 6-meter cov-
erage started appearing as “standard
equipment” in a few of the mid-level HF
tabletop and mobile transceivers.
Kenwood was no innocent bystander here;
their HF plus 6-meter TS-680S was one
of the rigs that may have started this whole
thing in the first place.
Kenwood then seemed content to
stand back while the competition progres- a less expensive “silver box” version of The main receiver covers MF/HF from
sively upped the ante. HF/6-meter rigs the rig (the TS-B2000) and operate it us- 0.03 to 60 MHz with IFs at 69.085 or
were followed by HF/6-meter/2-meter ing the mobile head. 75.925 MHz, 10.695 MHz, 455 kHz
rigs, and then HF/6-meter/2-meter/70-cm Kenwood recently released a and 12 kHz. The DSP-based filtering is in
rigs. Yaesu—with their FT-847—esca- TS-2000X version. The ’X includes the the 12 kHz IF. For reception of 118 to 512
lated the stakes further by rolling in full- 1.2 GHz module as standard equipment. MHz, the first IF is at 41.895 MHz. UT-
duplex satellite capabilities. And any of the versions—with or with- 20-equipped models also tune 1240 to 1300
A little over a year ago, Kenwood un- out the front panel display, buttons and MHz with a first IF of 135.495 MHz.
veiled a mockup of the Amateur Radio knobs—can be fully controlled using a Transmitter output is adjustable from 5 to
equivalent of the 2-lb version of the Swiss personal computer and Kenwood’s op- 100 W on the ham bands between 1.8 and
Army knife. At that time, they still hadn’t tional ARCP-2000 PC software. 148 MHz and 5 to 50 W on 70 cm (1 to
come up with a title for their proposed We purchased the “standard” TS-2000 10 W on 23 cm when the UT-20 is in-
creation (among the general ham popula- tested in this review several months stalled). The maximum AM-mode out-
tion, it temporarily held the nom de plume ago, intending to add the 1.2 GHz option put is 25 W from 1.8 to 144 MHz and
“Kenwood’s Radio with No Name”). The as soon as it became available. We had 12.5 W on 70 cm (2.5 W on 23 cm).
premiere edition of the glossy sales bro- initially hoped to include data and The transceiver has a sub-receiver
chure that outlined its capabilities and comments on 1.2 GHz performance in that functions on the AM and FM
band coverage—handed out at Dayton this review. The module—the UT-20— modes only (including packet) from 118
Hamvention 2000—read like an inventory just recently became available, and the to 174 MHz and 220 to 512 MHz, with
of a spoiled ham’s toy box. Coverage on installation requires a trip to Kenwood’s IFs at 58.525 MHz and 455 kHz.
all of the current HF bands with general service facility for installation. Conse-
coverage receive?—check; 2 meters, quently, we’ll save the 1.2 GHz informa- The Manual
6 meters and 70 cm?—but of course; tion for a future column. As an old-time model builder and pro-
1.2 GHz (optional or standard)?—why grammer, I always reach for the manual
not?; DSP filtering?—you bet!; satellite The Radio first. This one is large, 143 pages. I spent
capabilities?—yup (welcome to the new The base-model TS-2000 covers 12 a considerable amount of time just read-
millennium, Bunky!); a built-in TNC for ham bands from 1.8 through 450 MHz. ing the detailed table of contents. The
VHF and UHF (with DX packet cluster Transmit capabilities on the 222-MHz manual is designed to please anxious-to-
display and “go to” features)?—got that. band are not provided, but the radio is get-on-the-air new owners. In only seven
Toss in an automatic antenna tuner; a CW capable of receiving signals there—and pages, it describes radio installation and
memory keyer; Kenwood’s exclusive CW a healthy chunk of the LF, HF, VHF and provides examples of two typical first
“Auto-tune” feature; a TCXO; an inte- UHF spectrums as well (see Table 1). QSOs: HF/6 meters and VHF/UHF. This
grated RS-232 level converter; a separate lets you get your feet wet and confirms
receive antenna jack; and—well—yada Bottom Line that your new baby is functioning prop-
yada yada. erly. With these initial “instant gratifica-
This rig is heftier than the current crop The TS-2000 is the closest thing yet tions” delivered, the manual then moves
of multiband subcompacts, though. What to a complete ham station between a on to a complete tour. The documenta-
if you’re in the market for a mobile trans- single set of covers. Highlights include tion packed with the transceiver includes
ceiver?—No problem! An optional com- multimode transceive on up to 13 ham eight schematics that are large enough to
pact mobile control head (the RC-2000) bands, a full range of VHF/UHF FM read (23×33 inches). [A PDF file of the
repeater and satellite operating fea-
will plug right in for back seat or trunk tures, and a built-in packet TNC.
manual is available on Kenwood’s Web
mounted chassis setups. You can even buy site: www.kenwood.net.—Ed]

Joe Bottiglieri, AA1GW
Assistant Technical Editor

74 July 2001
 Looking at just the illustration in the keys are context sensitive. The CLR key for example. In addition, you can set up
manual, the front panel looks pretty in- (lower left of main tuning knob) exits a “Quick Menu” that contains only those
timidating. My old eyes had trouble mak- from, aborts or resets various functions, functions you choose. This might contain
ing out the key labels that it shows. erases memory channels or locks memory the settings you change most often.
Thankfully, the actual panel is about 4 channels out of the scan list. Some keys
times larger than the depiction in the need to be pressed twice to perform a A Long LCD Display
book. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t want to try single function: Keypad frequency entry The DISP key switches the display
operating this rig in a dimly lit room—at requires that you press ENT to initiate the among the normal display, DSP filter set-
least not until I became intimately famil- action and again to end it (if you don’t tings and “Visual Scan” modes.
iar with the location of the controls. enter enough digits to fill the display). To On the left side of the LCD is the meter
While I give Kenwood credit for back- recall a satellite memory, you must press display. On receive it is an S-meter, but it
lighting the keys (like a car stereo), many VFO/M VFO/CH to enable the MULTI/CH also shows the filter bandwidth. While
of the additional key assignments are selection of a channel, and again, to re- transmitting it can indicate RF output
printed directly on the front panel, and turn to the frequency-adjustable mode. power, ALC, SWR (this functions only
the vast majority of these keys perform The front panel of the TS-2000 includes from 1.8 through 50 MHz) and speech-
multiple operations. a PF (programmable function) key that can processor level. Icons below the meter
be assigned one of a variety of functions by show which HF antenna jacks are active
Transceiver Controls the user. The radio comes with Kenwood’s and whether the automatic antenna tuning
This radio has many capabilities, and MC-43S basic hand microphone, but an unit is enabled on transmit, receive or both.
therefore, many controls: 55 keys, five optional mike—the MC-47—offers four The larger main-receiver portion of the
single and three double (concentric) additional programmable keys (optional display and the smaller sub-receiver por-
knobs. There are control groups to suit desk mikes are also available). tion (to the right) each show the selected
many specialized pursuits: DXing, satel- Many of the control keys can be memory channel, frequency and a con-
lite work, VHF/UHF operation and more. switched between the main and sub receiv- stellation of icons that indicate the vari-
At the center of the panel is a tuning ers. The portion under control is indicated ous functions applicable to that receiver.
knob with a diameter of almost two by a CTRL icon on the main display. If the Look for the PTT and CTRL icons at the
inches. I didn’t notice it at first, but icon is near the main frequency display, upper left of each receiver’s frequency
there’s a tension lever under the knob’s the operating controls act on the main re- display. They indicate which receiver re-
lower edge. With minimum tension, a flip ceiver. If the icon is near the sub-receiver ceives inputs from the panel controls and
sends the knob more than a turn; at maxi- frequency display, the operating controls the current transmission band. When the
mum tension, it’s difficult to turn the act on the sub receiver. The selected trans- RIT, XIT or split functions of the main
knob with a finger in the indentation. mission band is similarly indicated by the receiver are active, the sub-receiver dis-
A pair of knobs at the lower left set location of a PTT icon. play shows an appropriate icon and fre-
the DSP filter high and low edges. At the quency information. The rectangular area
upper right, an RIT/SUB knob adjusts the A Multitude of Menus below the main-receiver display is a dot-
RIT or XIT when those functions are Aside from all of those buttons, there matrix screen that normally shows the
on, and the sub-receiver frequency when are also many menus—and menus of operating mode, but also shows menu
they’re off. Two concentric sets control menus! Actually, most of these menus numbers and settings or the DSP filter
the main-receiver AF and RF gain, function simply as software switches that configuration. A similar dot matrix area
squelch and notch (for the DSP beat- enable, disable or set some feature of the is located under the sub-receiver display.
cancel function when it’s set for manual radio. There are 62 of these, and 10 of In the DSP display mode, the dot-ma-
control). A third controls the sub-receiver them have submenus that further define trix screens show information about the
AF gain and squelch; pushing this knob individual functions. state of the DSP filters. The display en-
switches the sub receiver on or off. With this many settings, we need help ters this mode automatically whenever
Last, we come to the knob for all rea- to remember what’s what. You enter the the operator adjusts the filter controls.
sons: MULTI/CH. In the VFO mode, this menu system by pressing the MENU but- In the “View Scan” mode, the dot
knob steps the operating frequency up or ton to the upper right of the main knob. matrix below the sub-receiver frequency
down rapidly by one of several user se- When you do so, the active menu’s num- display shows a small band scope that
lectable steps. In memory-channel mode, ber, setting and text “explanation” (a plots the relative strength of signals near
this knob is used to select the memory scrolling description) appear in the bot- the main-receiver frequency. The main-re-
channel. It also selects menus in the menu tom line of the display. At this point, we ceiver dot matrix shows the mode and the
mode and works as a control for many can use the MULTI/CH knob to maneuver number of channels to be scanned. You
functions that are evoked by front panel through the main menu. If a menu con- may choose to scan 31, 61, 91 or 181 chan-
buttons, such as CARrier level or MIC gain. tains a submenu, the explanation will nels on each side of the main-receiver fre-
show “Push Sub.” Menu settings are quency. The sub-receiver frequency dis-
A Battalion of Buttons changed via the + and – buttons, located play shows the frequency of the channel
If these buttons were all positioned in just to the right of the main tuning knob. currently being scanned. Scanning can be
one rectangular grid, it would be very The settings of all of these menus are paused to hear the current scan station by
difficult to learn their use; luckily they’re then stored in one of two main menus (A pressing the DISP key. A second press re-
not. Several plateaus and shapes on the and B). This allows you to set up two dif- sumes scanning. View-Scan mode can also
front panel serve to group the keys. Some ferent arrays of settings to tailor the be used to scan memory channels rather
keys are rectangular, some triangular; radio for a particular purpose. (It’s like than VFO channels.
there are even ellipses and other odd those vehicles that remember the seat,
shapes. All of these characteristics help mirror and steering wheel locations for Connections
our minds cope with the staggering num- two different drivers.) As the manual sug- Kenwood has covered all the bases here.
ber of controls. gests, you might set up “Menu A” for The front panel has the standard MIC (8-pin)
Nonetheless, the functions of many DXing and “Menu B” for rag chewing, and PHONES (1/4-inch, two or three conduc-
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 Table
Table 1
1
Kenwood
Kenwood TS-2000,
TS-2000, serial
serial number
number 20800064
20800064
Manufacturer’s Claimed Specifications Measured in the ARRL Lab
Frequency coverage: Receive, 0.03-60, 118-174, 220-512 MHz; Receive and transmit, as specified.
transmit, 1.8-2, 3.5-4, 7-7.3, 10.1-10.15, 14-14.35,
18.068-18.168, 21-21.45, 24.89-24.99,
28-29.7, 50-54, 144-148, 430-450 MHz.1
Power requirement: Receive, 2.6 A; transmit, 20.5 A (maximum). Receive, 2.1 A; transmit, 18 A. Tested at 13.8 V.
Modes of operation: SSB, CW, AM, FM, FSK. As specified.

Receiver Receiver Dynamic Testing

SSB/CW sensitivity, bandwidth not specified, Noise floor (MDS), 500 Hz filter:
10 dB S/N: 0.5-1.7 MHz, <4 µV; 1.7-24.5 MHz, Preamp off Preamp on
<0.2 µV; 24.5-30, 50-54 MHz, <0.13 µV; 1.0 MHz –110 dBm –118 dBm
144-148 MHz, <0.16 µV; 430-450 MHz, <0.11 µV. 3.5 MHz –128 dBm –138 dBm
14 MHz –129 dBm –137 dBm
50 MHz –127 dBm –142 dBm
144 MHz –124 dBm –140 dBm
432 MHz –128 dBm –143 dBm
AM sensitivity, 10 dB S/N: 0.5-1.7 MHz, <32 µV; 10 dB (S+N)/N, 1-kHz tone, 30% modulation:
1.7-24.5 MHz, <2.0 µV; 24.5-30 MHz, 50-54 MHz, Preamp off Preamp on
<1.3 µV; 144-148 MHz, <1.4 µV; 430-450 MHz, <1.0 µV. 1.0 MHz 16 µV 6.3 µV
3.8 MHz 1.8 µV 0.68 µV
50 MHz 2.8 µV 0.38 µV
120 MHz2 0.79 µV N/A
144 MHz 3.1 µV 0.48 µV
432 MHz 2.3 µV 0.38 µV
FM sensitivity, 12 dB SINAD: 28-30 MHz, 50-54 MHz, For 12 dB SINAD:
<0.22 µV; 144-148 MHz, 0.25 µV; 430-450 MHz, <0.18 µV. Preamp off Preamp on
29 MHz 0.57 µV 0.14 µV
52 MHz 0.66 µV 0.14 µV
146 MHz 1.1 µV 0.18 µV
440 MHz 0.75 µV 0.13 µV
Blocking dynamic range: Not specified. Blocking dynamic range, 500 Hz filter:
spacing: 20 kHz 5 kHz
Preamp Preamp
off/on off/on
3.5 MHz 127/124 dB 103/101 dB
14 MHz 126*/121 dB* 103/98 dB
50 MHz 123/118 dB 100/94 dB
144 MHz 115/108 dB 94/89 dB
432 MHz 123/115 dB 97/93 dB
Two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic range: Not specified. Two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic range, 500 Hz filter,
spacing: 20 kHz 5 kHz
Preamp Preamp
off/on off/on
3.5 MHz 94/96 dB 68/68 dB
14 MHz 94/92 dB 69/67 dB
50 MHz 94/89 dB 69/66 dB
144 MHz 89/86 dB 65/63 dB
432 MHz 86/86 dB 69/67 dB
Third-order intercept: Not specified. Intercept: Preamp Preamp
off/on off/on
3.5 MHz +16/+14 dBm –17/–28 dBm
14 MHz +19/+4.2 dBm –15/–29 dBm
50 MHz +18/–4.0 dBm –15/–35 dBm
144 MHz +12/–8.1 dBm –17/–38 dBm
432 MHz +14/–9.5 dBm –16/–39 dBm
Second-order intercept: Not specified. Preamp off, +59 dBm; preamp on, +58.4 dBm.
FM adjacent channel rejection: Not specified. 20 kHz channel spacing, preamp on: 29 MHz, 79 dB; 52 MHz,
80 dB; 146 MHz, 75 dB; 440 MHz, 76 dB.
FM two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic range: Not specified. 20 kHz channel spacing, preamp on: 29 MHz, 80 dB*; 52 MHz,
80 dB; 146 MHz, 76 dB; 440 MHz, 77 dB*; 10 MHz channel
spacing, preamp on: 52 MHz, 113 dB; 146 MHz, 87 dB;
440 MHz, 81 dB.
S-meter sensitivity: Not specified. S9 signal at 14.2 MHz: preamp off, 110 µV; preamp on, 24 µV;
52 MHz, preamp off, 170 µV; preamp on, 15 µV; 146 MHz,
preamp off, 58 µV; preamp on, 5.4 µV; 432 MHz,
preamp off, 63 µV; preamp on, 4.8 µV.
Squelch sensitivity: SSB, 0.5-1.7 MHz, <18 µV; At threshold, preamp on: SSB, 14 MHz, 1.7 µV; FM,
1.8-28.7 MHz, <1.8 µV; 50-54 MHz, 144-148, 29 MHz, 0.12 µV; 52 MHz, 0.09 µV; 146 MHz, 0.06 µV;
420-450 MHz, <1.1 µV; FM, 28-30 MHz, <0.2 µV; 440 MHz, 0.06 µV.
50-54 MHz, <0.2 µV; 144-148 MHz, 0.16 µV;
430-450 MHz, <0.1 µV.

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Manufacturer’s Claimed Specifications Measured in the ARRL Lab
Receiver audio output: 1.5 W at 10% THD into 8 Ω. 2.3 W at 10% THD into 8 Ω.
IF/audio response: Not specified. Range at –6 dB points, (bandwidth):
CW-N (500 Hz filter): 551-1042 Hz (491 Hz);
CW-W: 288-1717 Hz (1429 Hz);
USB-W: 445-2356 Hz (1911 Hz);
LSB-W: 471-2269 Hz (1798 Hz);
AM: 146-2476 Hz (2330 Hz).
Spurious and image rejection: 70 dB. First IF rejection, 14 MHz, 90 dB; 50 MHz, 86 dB;
144 MHz, 95 dB; 432 MHz, 118 dB; image rejection,
14 MHz, 89 dB; 50 MHz, 69 dB; 144 MHz, 86 dB;
432 MHz, 88 dB.

Transmitter Transmitter Dynamic Testing

Power output: HF & VHF: SSB, CW, FM, 100 W HF & 50 MHz: CW, SSB, FM, typically 104 W high, 3.7 W low;
high; 5 W low; AM, 25 W high, 5 W low; AM, typically 25 W high, 3.3 W low; 144 MHz: CW, SSB,
UHF: SSB, CW, FM, 50 W high, 5 W low; AM, FM, typically 98 W high, 4.0 W low; AM, typically 22 W high,
12.5 W high, 5 W low. 3.0 W low; 430 MHz: CW, SSB, FM, typically 51 W high,
6.8 W low; AM typically 12 W high, 3.0 W low.
Spurious-signal and harmonic suppression: HF, HF, 55 dB; 50 MHz, 63 dB; 144 MHz, 69 dB; 430 MHz, 69 dB.
≥50 dB; VHF & UHF, ≥60 dB. Meets FCC requirements for spectral purity.
SSB carrier suppression: ≥50 dB. As specified. >53 dB.
Undesired sideband suppression: ≥50 dB. As specified. >62 dB.
Third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD) products: Not specified. See Figures 1 and 2.
CW keyer speed range: Not specified. 10 to 63 WPM.
CW keying characteristics: Not specified. See Figure 3.
Transmit-receive turn-around time (PTT release to S9 signal, 18 ms.
50% audio output): Not specified.
Receive-transmit turn-around time (tx delay): Not specified. SSB, 10 ms; FM, 10 ms. Unit is suitable for use on AMTOR.
Composite transmitted noise: Not specified. See Figures 4 and 5.
Bit-error rate (BER), 9600-baud: Not specified. 146 MHz—Receiver: BER at 12-dB SINAD, 7.9×10–5; BER at
16 dB SINAD, <1.0×10–5; BER at –50 dBm, <1.0×10–5;
transmitter: BER at 12-dB SINAD, 1.7×10–4; BER at 12-dB
SINAD + 30 dB, <1.0×10–5.
440 MHz—Receiver: BER at 12-dB SINAD, 2.9×10–4; BER at
16 dB SINAD, <1.0×10–5; BER at –50 dBm, <1.0×10–5;
transmitter: BER at 12-dB SINAD, 1.5×10–4; BER at 12-dB
SINAD + 30 dB, <1.0×10–5.
Size (HWD): 4.2×11.1×14.6 inches; weight, 17.2 lb.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all dynamic range measurements are taken at the ARRL Lab standard spacing of 20 kHz.
*Measurement was noise-limited at the value indicated.
Third-order intercept points were determined using S5 reference.
1
1240-1300 MHz transmit and receive with UT-20 1.2 GHz module.
2
AM aircraft on sub receiver only.

0 0
Reference Level: 0 dB PEP Reference Level: 0 dB PEP
–10 –10

–20 –20

–30 –30

–40 –40

–50 –50

–60 –60

–70 –70

–80 –80
–10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10
Frequency Offset (kHz) Frequency Offset (kHz)

Figure 1—Worst-case HF spectral display Figure 2—Worst-case VHF/UHF spectral Figure 3—CW keying waveform for the
of the TS-2000 transmitter during two- display of the TS-2000 transmitter during TS-2000 showing the first two dits using
tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) two-tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) external keying. Equivalent keying
testing. The worst-case third-order testing. The worst-case third-order speed is 60 WPM. The upper trace is the
product is approximately 27 dB below product is approximately 22 dB below actual key closure; the lower trace is the
PEP output, and the worst-case fifth-order PEP output, and the worst-case fifth-order RF envelope. The transceiver was being
product is down approximately 42 dB. product is down approximately 36 dB. The operated at 100 W output at 14.02 MHz.
The trans-ceiver was being operated at transceiver was being operated at 100 W
100 W PEP output at 1.85 MHz. PEP output at 50.2 MHz.
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 –60
of the TS-2000’s many satellite memo-
–60
Reference Level: - 60 dBc/Hz
ries for quick access.
Reference Level: - 60 dBc/Hz –70
–70 Vertical Scale: dBc/Hz Vertical Scale: dBc/Hz “With 50 W output on 70 cm, you may
–80 –80 not need an external RF power amplifier
–90 –90 with the TS-2000 to uplink to the new
–100 –100
OSCAR 40 satellite in Mode U/S—as-
suming that you use a reasonable antenna
–110 –110
(such as an eight-element Yagi). For the
–120 –120
2.4-GHz downlink, the TS-2000’s abil-
–130 –130 ity to display the actual target receive fre-
–140 –140 quency (rather than the IF signal fre-
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Frequency Sweep: 2 to 22 kHz from Carrier
20 22
Frequency Sweep: 2 to 22 kHz from Carrier quency from the receive converter)—up
to 19.999 GHz—is a blessing. I used the
Figure 4—Worst-case HF spectral display Figure 5—Worst-case VHF/UHF spectral TS-2000 in combination with a small dish
of the TS-2000 transmitter output during display of the TS-2000 transmitter output antenna and receive converter to monitor
composite-noise testing. Power output is during composite-noise testing. Power
100 W at 3.52 MHz. The carrier, off the left output is 50 W at 430.02 MHz. The carrier, OSCAR 40’s 2.4-GHz transponder. It
edge of the plot, is not shown. This plot off the left edge of the plot, is not shown. performed well, although I occasionally
shows composite transmitted noise 2 to This plot shows composite transmitted found myself cranking up the audio to
22 kHz from the carrier. noise 2 to 22 kHz from the carrier. fairly high levels to copy faint signals.
“If you intend to couple the TS-2000
to an external amplifier to run serious
tors) connections. On the back are several tional filters, and I didn’t miss them. power for other weak-signal modes, be
antenna connectors (ANT1 and ANT2 for HF CW bandwidth is adjustable from 2 kHz aware that the TS-2000 only provides an
and 50 MHz, HF RX ANT, ANT 144, ANT 430). to 50 Hz (250 to 1500 Hz for FSK). While open-collector NPN transistor switch
All are SO-239s except the RX ANT (it’s a working CW, I was constantly using the (rated at 20 V and 20 mA) for amplifier
phono jack) and ANT 430, which is an N LO/WIDTH control to adjust the band- control. This may be insufficient to switch
connector. When installed, the UT-20 has width, from 1 to 2 kHz for tuning to 400- some amplifiers, although adding an ex-
its own antenna connector on a pigtail. Al- 500 Hz for operating, and as narrow as ternal relay would solve this problem. If
though the TS-2000 has an internal auto- 80 Hz for crowded conditions. (Band you’re in doubt about your amplifier’s re-
matic antenna tuning unit, it also has a back- noise kept the 50-Hz width from being quirements, check with its manufacturer.”
panel 6-pin AT connector for Kenwood’s useful for me.) The HI/SHIFT control ad-
now-discontinued AT-300 tuner. justs the IF shift. Memory Functions
There are two external speaker connec- In voice modes (AM, FM, SSB) both There are 300 memory channels to
tors (1/ 8-inch, two conductors) on the rear the passband low (0 to 1000 Hz) and high store frequency, mode, bandwidth and
panel. One of these outputs mutes the in- (1400 to 5000 Hz) cutoff points are ad- many other aspects of operation. Each
ternal speaker and the other does not. justable. memory channel can be tagged with a
Menus numbers 16 and 17 control the mix- The notch filter, auto and manual beat- seven-character alphanumeric identifier.
ing/separation of the main and sub receiver cancel functions worked well. I tuned The channels can be divided into up to
audio signals at these connectors and the W1AW’s bulletin signal from about 15 miles 10 groups (0 through 9), and more than
PHONES jack. A “diversity” speaker setup away and was able to almost eliminate it one group can be selected for recall or
helps you separate an ongoing QSO from with each of these features. It was amazing scanning. Memory channels can be se-
secondary audio, and ignore the second- to listen to the auto beat cancel function lected for storage or recall by scrolling
ary audio when desirable. chase the signal as I changed frequency. through the list via the MULTI/CH knob or
The TS-2000 offers two CW keying The noise-reduction modes— NR1 the mike UP/DWN buttons. Channels may
jacks as well. One (1/4-inch, three conduc- (line enhancement), and NR2 (correlation also be selected directly by entering the
tors) takes paddle input to the internal time)—were sometimes helpful. It takes appropriate memory number with the nu-
keyer. The second ( 1/8-inch, two conduc- some practice to get best advantage from meric keypad.
tors) accepts keying from a manual key, these features. Memories 0 through 289 are general
external keyer or a PC keying line. memories. Memories 290 through 299
There is no shortage of accessory con- Satellite Operations store start and end frequencies that might
nectors. A COM connector accepts a stan- I’ve dabbled a bit with satellite opera- be used to control scanning or to restrict
dard DB9 cable for connection to a PC. tion over the years, but I decided to hand VFO tuning via the main dial. Neat fea-
(No interface is needed!) There’s a PANEL the rig over to Steve Ford, WB8IMY— ture! This might be used to ensure that you
connector for the optional RC-2000 re- our resident satellite expert—and have remain within the frequency allocation of
mote-panel kit. The REMOTE (7-pin DIN) him share his impressions. Here’s what your license class on a particular band.
connector accommodates an HF ampli- he had to say:
fier. EXT CONT (8-pin DIN) provides “The Kenwood TS-2000 performed Quick Memory
amplifier control connections for 50, 144, admirably in the satellite mode. I had no The TS-2000 has 10 scratch-pad lo-
430 or 1200-MHz amplifiers. ACC2 (13- difficulty making contacts through the cations that hold a snapshot of the cur-
pin DIN) offers a host of connection OSCAR 29 satellite, as well as OSCAR rent operating conditions. This includes
points for interfacing an external TNC, 14. The full duplex function was flaw- the frequency and mode of both VFOs
MCP or RTTY device, or a computer less and the automatic uplink/downlink and the sub receiver. These also retain the
sound card. VFO tracking (referred to as “Trace” in on/off/selection status of RIT, XIT, filter
the TS-2000) makes using even inverted- bandwidth, noise blanker, DSP noise re-
DSP Functions transponder birds such as OSCAR 29 a duction, beat cancel, auto notch and other
There are many. The filtering scheme breeze. You can store all of your favorite various transmit and receive functions. In
is wonderfully flexible. There are no op- satellite frequency combinations in one order to store or recall quick-memory
78 July 2001
locations, both the main and sub receiv- channel can be from 1 kHz to 100 kHz range. They normally tune in 10-Hz steps,
ers must be in the VFO mode, even when for various modes below 60 MHz. By but can be fine tuned in 1-Hz steps. They
the sub receiver is switched off. Quick pressing the 1 MHZ key, you can change work only on the main receiver. Pressing
Memory is a stack system. If all quick frequency by 1 MHz for each detent of the CLEAR key (not CLR!) resets the off-
memories are full and M.IN is pressed, the MULTI/CH. (You can also reprogram these set to zero. They do not have indepen-
new data storage will cause the oldest steps to be 100 kHz or 500 kHz.) dent settings, so changes to one affect the
data set to be lost. other. Thus, it makes no sense to use them
Transmit Signal Characteristics simultaneously. Unfortunately, Packet
TNC Capabilities The TS-2000 permits several adjust- Cluster Tune mode locks RIT and XIT
The TS-2000 sports a built-in TNC ments to the transmit audio in addition to out. If you want them, you must kill PCT
(AX-25) that’s primarily intended to sup- speech compression. There are six user- first.
port the PCT (Packet Cluster Tune) and selectable audio bandwidths from 2.0 to
Sky Command II+ features. 3.0 kHz. Menu #21 sets one of six audio- AGC
It’s important to note that Sky Com- response curves: off, high boost, formant The digital AGC permits adjustment
mand II+ system—a feature that allows pass, bass boost, conventional and user of the AGC delay in 20 steps, as well as
near complete control and operation of defined. The user curve is custom de- switching it off completely. You can set
this transceiver remotely (over the air) signed using the optional ARCP software. separate AGC delays for each mode: SSB,
using Kenwood’s TH-D7A VHF/UHF CW, FSK and AM. For CW, I needed the
handheld or TM-D700A VHF/UHF mo- CW Characteristics AGC at its fastest setting for the S-meter
bile—is not presently legal for use in the Several capabilities of the TS-2000 to follow the incoming signals.
United States. Kenwood has recently filed particularly cater to CW operators. We
a Petition for Rulemaking with the FCC, can select full break-in or semi break-in VOX
requesting that they consider adopting a keying with delays from 50 to 1000 ms. VOX can be switched on or off, VOX
change in Section 97.201(b). This rule Full break-in on this rig is a pleasure. It’s mike level and delay can be set separately
limits “auxiliary station” operation to fre- quiet enough that the TR switching is not for each mode, except FSK.
quencies above 222.15 MHz. (Unfortu- distracting. The CW offset and sidetone
nately, the current Sky Command system are adjustable in 50-Hz steps from 400 Speech Processor
employs 2-meter frequencies to transmit to 1000 Hz. The speech processor level can be
the TS-2000’s receive audio back to the Pressing FUNC then RIT/CW TUNE independently set for each mode: USB,
handheld or mobile radio.) causes the receiver to adjust its frequency LSB, FM or AM. It does a good job, as
(or the RIT if that function is active) so shown by my experience with ZK1NFK
Other Features that the received signal’s pitch equals (see “On the Air”).
The TF-Set key momentarily swaps the (within 50 Hz) that selected for the
transmit and receive frequencies so that sidetone (offset). This effectively zero On the Air
you can be sure it is clear before trans- beats the received CW signal automati- I found the front panel surprisingly
mitting. You can also then easily change cally. To use this function, you must se- easy to learn and use. An initial pass
the transmitting frequency if you wish. lect a filter bandwidth less than 1 kHz. through the menu system took about five
This is helpful for FM repeaters, satel- Menu #37 selects whether the receiver minutes (without the manual in hand) and
lite operation and working DX splits. automatically compensates for the mix- the prompts were adequate to set up most
ing scheme change when you change the functions without research. Jumping
FM Repeaters mode from SSB to CW. You can tune a around the bands with the + and – keys,
The TS-2000 is well equipped for CW signal in the SSB mode and not lose tuning dial (both normal and fine mode)
FM repeater operation—it’s very it when you switch to CW! Couple that and the MULTI/CH knob was a breeze.
nearly as feature-packed as Kenwood’s with Menu #36: In full break-in mode, There was a lot of QRN, so I became fa-
most deluxe dualband FM handhelds and operating the keyer automatically miliar with the noise blanker, DSP and
mobiles. It is capable of dual in-band re- changes the mode to CW and transmits: filter controls. The noise blanker did a
ceive (VHF/VHF, VHF/UHF or UHF/ hunt and pounce! That’s a nice feature! good job.
UHF) and cross-band repeat, and has an There is a built-in three-memory (about DSP NR1 and NR2 kill noise, but I of-
automatic repeater-offset feature. Memo- 50 characters each) keyer with adjustable ten couldn’t copy the station I was seek-
ries can store frequency offsets, alpha- weighting. Message-memory playback is ing with the noise removed. You can set
numeric tags and access tone information. interruptible to insert contest serial num- their operating levels from the front
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) operation bers and such. Menu #30 sets whether the panel. In the noisy conditions that I ex-
is also supported, and CTCSS and DCS playback is ended or paused when inter- perienced, the CW filters sounded hol-
tone scan is provided. DTMF—for rupted by keying. When storing a message low, but they were useful down to 80 Hz
autopatch and repeater control—requires in memory, the display shows a gauge in- wide. They offered great on-the-spot flex-
an optional DTMF microphone, the dicating how much memory remains. ibility.
MC-52DM. The transceiver can store up Messages may be automatically repeated I was so interested in the CW auto-
to ten 16-digit DTMF sequences, and at intervals from 0 to 60 seconds. tune feature that I quickly programmed
each can be alphanumerically labeled. For those who prefer a “Lake Erie it into the PF key for easier access. When
swing,” the keyer has a “bug” mode in I used it on the air, however, I found that
MULTI/CH = Tuning Convenience which dahs are keyed manually and the there was seldom a single signal in the
Here’s that knob again! It makes tun- dits are made automatically. The message passband. Even when there was a single
ing changes very convenient. The user memories cannot be recorded while in the signal, the auto-tune feature sometimes
can select channel sizes that set the tun- bug mode, however. missed it. It may have been a product of
ing rates for this control. Its rate is stored the noisy on-air conditions I encountered,
for each mode in each band range (HF/ RIT and XIT but CW auto-tune successfully tuned
50 MHz, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz). The RIT and XIT each have a ±20 kHz about one signal in four attempts. The
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SSB-to-CW frequency correction feature transmitting switches it off automatically) speech processor and got through with
worked flawlessly. and selected Morse callsign announce- my lowly (and low) 20-meter dipole on
My favorite feature is the DX Packet ments. I never had any idea how much my seventh call. I’m impressed.
Cluster Tune. I’m not an avid DXer and DX activity there is! There were even Our thanks to Steve Ford, WB8IMY;
never before had access to the DX spots for 50 MHz activity and the Inter- Ed Hare, W1RFI; and Mike Tracy,
Packetcluster. I got the local frequency national Space Station, NA1SS. KC1SX of the ARRL Lab Staff for their
from Product Review Editor Joe You can’t argue with success! In the assistance in preparing this review.
Bottiglieri, AA1GW, and the feature is first few hours on a very noisy (QRN) Manufacturer: Kenwood Communi-
easy to set up. At first, I enabled its auto- night, I worked N0TU/M QRP CW, cations Corp, 2201 Dominguez St, Long
tune function, but sometimes the DX HK8RQS in Colombia and ZK1NFK, Beach, CA 90801; 310-639-5300, fax 310-
spots came in so fast that the radio was Manihiki Island. These last two were 537-8235; www.kenwood.net. Manufac-
continually jumping among DX stations. pileups. ZK1NFK was working folks all turer’s suggested list price: TS-2000,
I soon switched auto-tune off (although over North America, but I dialed in the $2599.95; TS-B2000 (“silver box” version),

ARRL Lab Data Table Change

Beginning with this Product Review, the test data table includes
something new—receive dynamic range and intercept points for a Table 2
narrower than standard spacing: 5 kHz. We try to keep data tables in Dynamic Range Measurements at
QST as consistent as possible for the logical reason that it makes 5 kHz Spacing for Several Current
comparing various radios easier. Therefore, when someone proposes HF Transceivers
a change in testing—or additional testing—a good reason must be
5 kHz Dynamic Range (dB)
supplied to justify the extra time and publication space. Needless to
say, such changes are not approved very often. Transceiver Blocking IMD
One of the things that I have received feedback on from a number Elecraft K2 126 88
of hams is that other stations close in frequency to the one they are ICOM IC-706MKIIG 86 74
trying to listen to can present major difficulties. In contests, strong ICOM IC-746 88 78
stations in your area may abound, and if someone located nearby is ICOM IC-756PRO 104 80
several kilohertz up or down the band, has his beam pointed in your ICOM IC-775DSP 104 77
Kenwood TS-570D 87 72
direction and is running a kilowatt, you will certainly know it! If you are
Kenwood TS-2000 99 67
working a pileup for that rare DX and the operation is split, you will be Ten-Tec Omni 6+ 119 86
listening just a few kilohertz from a large crowd of folks all trying to get Yaesu FT-847 82 73
through at the same time. Of course, these are examples of extreme Yaesu Mark-V FT-1000MP 106 78
cases, but there are certainly others.
The ARRL Lab standard spacing of 20 kHz is a good compromise
between narrow and wide dynamic range performance, but it doesn’t 150.0
Receiver Frequency = 14.02 MHz
characterize crowded conditions very well. In our Expanded Test Re-
140.0
sult Reports (available on the members section of our Web site or via TS-2000
mail), we show (graphically) receive dynamic range over a range of 130.0
frequencies, from about 200 kHz away to 1 kHz away from the desired
120.0
signal frequency. This “swept” data gives a much more complete pic- TS-570D
ture of a receiver’s dynamic range than any single number can, but the B
110.0
D
graphs would take up too much page space to publish in each trans- R
100.0
ceiver review that appears in QST. Examples of these graphs appear
to the right. Note that these particular graphs differ from those in the d
90.0
B
Expanded Reports in that: (1) Data for two transceivers is shown and
80.0
(2) Noise-limit markings have been omitted for clarity.
Why did we choose 5 kHz specifically? First, it is a spacing com- 70.0
monly used for “close-in” dynamic range testing by several indepen-
60.0
dent sources, so it has become something of a standard. Second, as
previously noted, 5 kHz is a common split in DX operations, so there 50.0
is precedent there. Last, many multiple-conversion receivers start out 13.820 13.920 14.020 14.120 14.220
with a relatively broad “roofing” filter in the first IF (for substantial cost
savings, among other reasons) and this narrower spacing can give a
better indication of the performance of later receiver stages. It is im- 150.0
Receiver Frequency = 14.02 MHz
portant to note that, for the majority of rigs, the “skirts” of the roofing 140.0
filter are outside of the 5 kHz range so the rejection normally provided
by this filter is not being shown. 130.0
For an example of 5 kHz dynamic range test results from several I 120.0
example transceivers, refer to Table 2. M
It is important to note that no single test result can stand alone as D 110.0
TS-570D
an indicator of overall receive performance. Always try to obtain as D 100.0
much information as possible to get the “big picture” when comparing R
TS-2000
different radios. Also note that the wide range of values that appear in 90.0
d
this table are in part due to differences in receiver architecture, which B 80.0
is a whole other issue to consider in itself.
As always, the ARRL Lab welcomes feedback and discussion of 70.0
test data and methods. 60.0

73, Michael Tracy, KC1SX 50.0

13.820 13.920 14.020 14.120 14.220
ARRL Lab Test Engineer

80 July 2001
$2199.95; TS-2000X (with 1.2 GHz mod- lected optional accessories: RC-2000 Mo- ule (sold and installed by Kenwood Service),
ule installed), $3299.95. Typical current bile Controller head with cabling, $385.95, $549.95; DRU-3A Digital Recording Unit,
street price: TS-2000, $2300; TS-B2000; ARCP-2000 Windows PC control program $139.95; VS-3 Voice Synthesizer (an-
$1850; TS-2000X, $2750. List prices of se- on CD-ROM, $82.95; UT-20 1.2 GHz mod- nounces operating frequency only), $39.95.

The Video-Lynx 434 Micro ATV Transmitter

Reviewed by Joe Bottiglieri, AA1GW the transmitter includes plans for a simple
Assistant Technical Editor ground plane antenna. With the ground
If your objective is to rapidly deliver plane connected to the ’434 and the stock
a large amount of information in an easy- telescoping whip on an ICOM IC-R3 com-
to-digest format, full-motion video is munications/video receiver (see “Product
tough to beat. Radio links carrying video Review,” QST, Feb 2001) I was able to
can be extremely useful tools in amateur view clear video over a line-of-sight path
public service and emergency communi- of up to about 300 yards.
cations applications; terrific attention If you need greater range, directional
grabbers at ham radio demonstrations; a antennas—at one or both ends of the
great way to swap shack views and home- I purchased a tiny color camera from path—will help tremendously. A cross-
spun videos with other hams; and a high- an electronics surplus store for under $80. reference chart in the manual provides
tech payload for balloons, kites, rockets, Black and white cameras are available for “theoretical system performance” for
robots or R/C models. much less. various combinations of transmit/receive
Getting your feet wet in this aspect of antennas. These include ground planes,
our hobby may not be as expensive as you Power Considerations 5-element Yagis and 25-element Yagis.
think. Most hams already own a video re- A standard 9-V battery provides power Range figures shown in the chart were
ceiver that’s capable of displaying 70-cm for the Video-Lynx 434. I found that a calculated using the typical specifications
amateur television signals: a “cable ready” fresh alkaline battery would power the of a Video-Lynx 434 transmitter and a PC
TV! Just connect a suitable 70-cm receive transmitter for about 3 1/2 hours. If longer Electronics TVG-4G downconverter/re-
antenna to the cable input jack of the tele- operating periods are desired, the docu- ceiver. With 25-element Yagis at each end
vision, dial up cable channels 57 through mentation suggests using nickel hydride of the path, the maximum theoretical
61, and you’re got a basic ATV receiving or lithium batteries, or connecting an ad- “snow-free” line-of-sight range is 8
system. (ATV-optimized receivers and ditional 9-V battery in parallel. A 9-V miles. Your actual results, of course, will
downconverters, however, will outperform power supply can also be employed, but vary.
the cable receiver in a TV set.) be careful—the ’434 circuitry does not
How about transmitting? There’s a wide include reverse polarity protection. Conclusion
selection of ATV transmitting equipment I was pleased to discover that my cam- The small size and simple, rugged
available, but if your intended applications era will work at 9 V dc. (The wall trans- construction of the Video-Lynx 434 video
involve short-range simplex operation, a former dc power supply that came with it transmitter make it an attractive choice
Video-Lynx 434 might fit the bill. outputs 12 V.) This allows me to run both for short range video links.
The ’434 is a low-power ATV trans- the transmitter and the camera—albeit for Manufacturer: Videolynx, 19910
mitter in a tiny package; it’s just slightly a short time—from a single battery. Bramble Bush Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
larger than the 9-V battery typically used 20879; www.transmitvideo.com;
to power it. It transmits an amplitude Station Identification videolynx@transmitvideo.com.
modulated video signal on 433.97 MHz As always, you’ll need to identify Manufacturer’s suggested list price:
(cable TV channel 59). properly. For my tests, I simply posi- $120. Typical current street price: $99.
The transmitter’s circuitry is entirely tioned my QSL card in a corner of the The Video-Lynx 434 is available from PC
encapsulated in potting resin. A 9-V bat- camera’s field of view. Electronics, 2522 Paxson Ln, Arcadia CA
tery connector, a BNC antenna jack and 91007; 626-447-4565, fax 626-447-0489;
a female phono “Video In” socket are Antennas and Signal Path Are the Key tom@hamtv.com; www.hamtv.com;
mounted on pigtail cables. The only con- As is the case with any radio commu- and MFJ Enterprises Inc, PO Box 494,
trol on the device is a recessed video lin- nications system, the antennas and the Mississippi State, MS 39762; 800-647-
earity adjustment screw. There are no pro- propagation path are major factors in de- 1800/662-323-5869, fax 662-323-6551;
visions for sending an audio subcarrier termining the effective range of the sys- www.mfjenterprises.com (MFJ catalog
along with the video. tem. The documentation that comes with number MFJ-8704).
Video Sources
The transmitter accepts SMPTE stan- Table 3—Video-Lynx 434
dard video (NTSC or PAL) at 1 V P-P.
Most video sources—such as camcorders, Manufacturer’s Claimed Measured in
VCRs and the small black and white and Specifications the ARRL Lab
color “surveillance” cameras—have a Transmit frequency: 433.97 MHz (± 50 kHz). 433.98 (carrier frequency).
“Video Out” jack that supplies this signal. Power requirement: 9 V dc, 30-40 mA. 60 mA, tested at 9 V.
Modulation type: AM. As specified.
Bottom Line
Power output: 50-100 mW PEP. 63 mW.
The Video-Lynx 434 is a tiny, low Spurious signal and harmonic suppression: ≥40 dB. As specified.
power video transmitter that can serve in
a variety of short-range ATV assignments. Size (HWD): 5/8×21/4×1/2 inches; weight, 1.4 oz.

July 2001 81
 HAPPENINGS
ARRL Executive Committee Reviews Preliminary
5 MHz Band Petition
The ARRL expects to file a petition could improve emergency communica- May Executive Committee session that
soon seeking a new US amateur band in tion capabilities by filling the gap be- an FCC Notice of Proposed Rule Making
the vicinity of 5 MHz. The ARRL Execu- tween 80 and 40 meters. was expected soon in response to the
tive Committee reviewed a preliminary An amateur allocation in the vicinity of ARRL’s petition, RM-9404. Filed in
draft Petition for Rule Making at its May 5 MHz long has been an objective late 1998, the petition asks the FCC to
5 meeting in Dallas, Texas. of the International Amateur Radio Union. establish LF allocations in the vicinity of
The EC agreed that the petition should Winning an allocation at 5 MHz—even on 136 kHz and between 160 and 190 kHz.
seek a 150-kHz wide domestic second- a domestic basis—could take several years. The Committee also was told that fa-
ary amateur allocation around 5 MHz. Securing an international allocation is ex- vorable FCC action is anticipated on a
Executive Committee members will pected to be more difficult and take even petition seeking to upgrade Amateur
review the completed draft petition be- longer. Consideration of an allocation at Radio’s status from secondary to primary
fore it’s filed with the FCC, possibly in 5 MHz is not on the agenda for the World at 2400 to 2402 MHz.
advance of this month’s ARRL Board Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) The minutes of the ARRL Executive
meeting. in 2003 nor on the preliminary agenda for Committee meeting in Dallas are avail-
Participants in the ARRL’s WA2XSY WRC-05/06. able on the ARRL Web site, www.arrl.
5-MHz experimental operation have es- On the LF front, ARRL General Coun- org/announce/ec_minutes_466.html
tablished that an allocation at 5 MHz sel Chris Imlay, W3KD, informed the and elsewhere in this issue.

ARRL AGAIN ASKS FOR THREE STATES ADOPT AMATEUR antennas or towers and based on health,
2300-2305 MHz PRIMARY STATUS RADIO ANTENNA BILLS safety or aesthetic considerations “rea-
The ARRL has again asked the FCC Idaho, Alaska and Nevada have be- sonably accommodate” Amateur Radio
to create a primary domestic Amateur come the latest states to adopt Amateur communication. Such ordinances also
Radio allocation at 2300-2305 MHz. Radio antenna bills. All three measures must represent “the minimum practicable
Amateurs now are secondary there. The incorporate the language of the limited regulation to accomplish a legitimate pur-
ARRL first asked the FCC in 1996 to federal preemption known as PRB-1 into pose” of the municipal government. The
upgrade the allocation to primary, but the respective state statutes. The new laws Alaska measure also includes a schedule
the Commission never acted on the require that local rules or ordinances in- of antenna structure heights, below which
request. volving placement, screening or height of municipalities may not further regulate.
“The segment 2300-2305 MHz is of
extreme importance to the Amateur Ser-
vice, especially for weak-signal com-
munications and propagation research,
including beacon operation, due to the
low noise levels in that band,” the ARRL
said. The renewed petition was prompted
by increasing demands on that portion of
the spectrum due to development of new
telecommunications technologies.
The Amateur Service has primary
allocations at 2390-2400 MHz and 2402-
2417 MHz. The ARRL last year sought
to have the segment 2400-2402 MHz
elevated from secondary to primary,
but the FCC has not yet acted on that
request either. The AO-40 satellite has
been successfully using 2.4 GHz for Surrounded by antenna bill supporters, Idaho Gov Dirk Kempthorne (seated at desk)
signs his state’s Amateur Radio antenna legislation into law. The bill becomes effective
downlink telemetry and transponder July 1. Present at the signing ceremony (L-R) were Ralston Scott Sr, W5RWS; Ken
operation. Hastings, W7NPO; Vern Moore, KC7YUI; John Cline, K7BDS, Director Bureau of
The ARRL also requested that the Disaster Services; Madge Rich, KD6ZVO; Doug Rich, KD6GCL, RACES Legislative
FCC not introduce any other users to the Committee Chairman; Jeff Welker, KC7R; Frank Black, AC7BF; Gary Peek, K7TIH; State
Rep Max Black; Mike Langrell, AA7VR, State Races Officer/ Idaho Section Emergency
band. As of press time the FCC had not Coordinator; Bob Gomes, W7AFM; State Sen Grant Ipsen; and State Rep Margaret
put the ARRL’s petition on public notice. Henbest, KB7WWT.

Rick Lindquist, N1RL
Senior News Editor

82 July 2001
 homeowners’ associations was stripped
ARRL and REACT Sign Memorandum of Understanding from the bill in committee.
Representatives of the ARRL and REACT met in Dallas, Texas, May 16 to sign At press time, Amateur Radio anten-
a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations. The agreement na bills were pending in New York and
is intended to promote joint coordination of the resources between ARRL and Wisconsin.
REACT and to facilitate the flow of information to and from the public during
emergencies. ARRL KEEPS UP PRESSURE ON
ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, and REACT International President ULTRA-WIDEBAND ISSUE
Chuck Thompson, N5IAG, signed on behalf of their respective organizations. The ARRL once again has recom-
“This memorandum of understanding is part of our efforts to establish a com- mended that the FCC take a “reasonably
mon front in dealing with emergencies and disaster communication and with conservative” approach in its plans to
other issues facing the radio hobby, including such things as antenna ordinances,” deploy ultra-wideband (UWB) devices on
Haynie said. Thompson said the memorandum will strengthen the organizations’ an unlicensed basis under Part 15 rules.
“common goal of providing assistance to the public.” The ARRL also has told the Commission
While REACT has been associated primarily with Citizens Band in the past, that it’s not reasonable to assume that
the organization has widened its focus to embrace Amateur Radio and other Part 15 rules can be applied to UWB de-
radio services. ARRL and REACT share common goals in terms of emergency vices, due to their unique transmission
communication. characteristics.
The memorandum of understanding calls on the two organizations to “coop- The ARRL said the FCC should
erate and utilize their resources from time to time to optimum mutual benefit take no action in the UWB proceeding,
to both parties.” Among specific principles, the agreement will involve coopera- ET Docket 98-153, until it establishes
tion during emergencies and di- specific rules, definitions and classes of
saster relief and the elimination JAY MILLER, KK5IM
UWB devices in a further Notice of Pro-
of “duplicative or technically posed Rule Making. The League also
inferior service” during such called on the FCC to consider additional
responses. “more specific and targeted tests” before
Thompson and Haynie are adopting appropriate UWB rules.
long-time friends, and Haynie is The ARRL’s latest round of comments
a member of REACT in the Dal- in the UWB issue came in response to a
las area. Haynie was the instruc- late-March FCC request for comments on
tor for Thompson’s Novice
five reports addressing UWB’s interfer-
Amateur Radio license class. He
ence potential. The reports were submit-
says Thompson recruited him to
ted by Qualcomm, Time Domain, the
REACT membership.
National Telecommunications and Infor-
The REACT-ARRL memo-
mation Administration (NTIA) and the
randum of understanding is
available on the ARRL Web site REACT President Chuck Thompson, N5IAG Department of Transportation. The ARRL
(left) and ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, commented on the reports April 25 and
at www.arrl.org/FandES/field/ sign the memorandum of understanding on
mou/react.html. behalf of their respective organizations.
submitted reply comments May 10.
Citing the Qualcomm report, the
ARRL commented in April that “the
On April 14, Idaho Gov Dirk square mile for a lot size of an acre or broad nature of the interfering signal . . .
Kempthorne signed into law “The Emer- larger. The top-tier 200 feet minimum indicates that any interference would ex-
gency Communications Preservation regulatory limit would apply in areas tend to all VHF and UHF amateur bands.”
Act,” which becomes effective July 1. where the population density is 120 That particular report dealt with lab tests
Idaho Section Manager Mike Elliott, people or less per square mile. The law to assess the impact of UWB emissions
K7BOI, credited John Cline, K7BDS, and also contains a “grandfather” provision on PCS phones using code division mul-
his staff at the Idaho Bureau of Disaster to protect existing towers. tiple access (CDMA).
Services with leading the effort to get the Alaska Section Manager Kent Petty, Reports by UWB proponent Time
bill passed. “This was John’s idea, and KL5T, said letters, e-mails and telephone Domain and from the NTIA dealt with
he gathered the forces to make it happen,” calls, as well as legislative testimony from interference potential from UWB devices
he said. The measure easily passed the the state’s amateur community, “really operating below 2 GHz to GPS receiv-
Idaho House and Senate. paid off.” ers. Reacting in May to comments filed
On April 27, Alaska Gov Tony Knowles On May 22, Nevada Gov Kenny Guinn by Time Domain, the ARRL said it would
signed that state’s Amateur Radio antenna signed that state’s Amateur Radio antenna be reasonable to conclude that if UWB
bill into law. The bill, which is effective legislation. The law goes into effect devices bother GPS receivers, “there is
July 26, got unanimous approval in the October 1. at least the same degree of interference
Alaska House and Senate. Nevada Assemblyman Bob Beers, potential to amateur receivers.”
The measure incorporates a three-tier WB7EHN, the bill’s author and sponsor, Responding to comments filed by
minimum regulatory height schedule. said, “The grass roots support for this bill XtremeSpectrum Inc, the ARRL said that
Municipalities would not be permitted to was key to its passage and enactment, and specifying a spectrum mask for UWB—
further regulate antennas shorter than 75 the subject of awed comments in both as XtremeSpectrum had suggested—was
feet in areas with a population density of houses.” The measure cleared the state “an absolute necessity” and “a step in the
more than 120 people per square mile. A House and Senate on unanimous votes. right direction.”
minimum regulatory height of 140 feet Language in the bill that would have The League has arranged with the
would prevail in areas with a population made it apply to future deed covenants, University of Southern California’s UWB
density of more than 120 people per conditions and restrictions imposed by lab to test the interference potential of
July 2001 83
UWB devices to “typical Amateur Radio taxi mission. NASA initially opposed
station configurations.” Those test results Tito’s visit, but Russia insisted. NASA
are expected in the next few months. finally relented and agreed to the arrange-
In its initial comments filed last Sep- ment under certain conditions.
tember, the ARRL advised the FCC to put Tito spoke May 1 via Amateur Radio
its UWB proceeding on hold until more with his family as the ISS was passing
evidence was available on the tech- over Hawaii. The audio was telebridged
nology’s interference impact. Earlier this to the mainland. On May 2, Farrell
year, the ARRL joined an industry coali- Winder, W8ZCF, in Cincinnati, reported
tion in calling on the FCC to issue a fur- snagging two contacts with the ISS—the
ther Notice of Proposed Rule Making second time chatting with Tito for several
before it takes final action to authorize minutes. Tito used the NA1SS call sign
UWB equipment. made his first Amateur Radio contacts for the contact. He reportedly made a few
The League has said that its own re- from his perch in space. The first so- other contacts as well. Winder said Tito
view supports a conclusion that UWB has called “space tourist,” Tito reportedly paid told him he loved space and was having
potentially beneficial applications that Russia some $20 million for the privilege “the greatest experience of his lifetime.”
should be accommodated under the FCC’s of visiting the ISS. He and two Russian In May, Tito told the Dayton
Part 15 rules “subject to appropriate in- cosmonauts launched April 28 from Hamvention’s AMSAT forum via a tele-
terference avoidance regulations.” Kazakhstan on a 10-day Soyuz vehicle phone link that Amateur Radio had pro-
AO-40 TRANSPONDER TESTS A HIT!
AO-40’s inaugural transponder tests ARISS International Team Meets
this spring were a huge success. Reports Members of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station International
from amateurs making their first contacts Team met this spring in the Netherlands to firm up plans to expand ham radio
on AO-40 came from all over. The tran- operation from space. The gathering offered an opportunity to involve all ARISS
sponders remained in operation as this re- partners in future activities.
port went to press. Stations were logging Attending the sessions May 4-6 at the European Space Agency facilities in
both domestic and DX contacts via AO-40. Noordvik were delegates from the US, Russia, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Italy,
“It was just great!” enthused AMSAT- France, Japan, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Portugal and Poland. Those on hand
NA President Robin Haighton, VE3FRH, included representatives from AMSAT and the International Amateur Radio Union.
who worked a dozen or so stations via The partners reached accord—in some cases tentatively—on issues ranging from
AO-40 right after the transponders went the scheduling of international ARISS school QSOs to future hardware plans and
live. AO-40 ground controllers opened up the final design of an ISS QSL card
the next-generation satellite’s transpon- Rosalie White, K1STO, who represented ARRL on the US delegation, said that
ders May 5 for general amateur use on up until now, the ARISS partners have been working on projects on a country-by-
an experimental basis. Stations can up- country basis. “Now, we’ve realized that we need to learn to adapt together and to
link on either 435 MHz or 1.2 GHz. The get things accomplished as an international group.” Other American attendees in-
cluded ARISS Administrative Committee Chairman Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, and
transponder downlink is at 2.4 GHz.
Space Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) Working Group Chairman Roy Neal,
Ed Krome, K9EK, in Indiana, reflected
K6DUE, who moderated the sessions.
the enthusiasm of many users. “Wow, AO- ARISS Operations Committee Chairman Will Marchant, KC6ROL, updated the
40 was terrific on this first morning of tran- group on the status of school contacts to date. He also reviewed how the crew has
sponder operation,” he said. “After almost been using the ARISS equipment since the first crew came aboard last November.
10 years, what a thrill!” The current “Phase 1” Amateur Radio facility aboard the ISS includes hand-
AO-40 was available for use several held transceivers for 2 meters and 70 cm, ARRL PHOTO
hours a day, starting at orbital positions although in its current location aboard the
MA 136 and continuing through MA 240. Functional Cargo Block, the station only
The tests have shown that uplink frequen- has 2-meter capability. A packet setup
cies (without taking Doppler into ac- also is aboard. Still outstanding are plans
count) are 435.495-435.780 MHz and to complete fabrication of and install the
1269.211-1269.496 MHz, and the down- four ARISS antennas on the ISS Service
link passband is 2401.210-2401.495 Module, the ultimate ARISS station lo-
MHz. The transponders are inverting. cation.
Haighton expressed appreciation for With a series of successful ARISS US
the “very hard work” of Project Leader and Canadian school contacts behind
Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC, AMSAT-DL Presi- them, the ARISS partners appointed an
dent Peter Guelzow, DB2OS, and the ARISS School Committee—with repre-
worldwide support group of command sentatives from the US, Europe, Canada,
stations and technical advisors “for pro- Japan and Russia. White said a plan is in
viding us with a great satellite.”—thanks the works to integrate the European
to AMSAT News Service and AMSAT-DL schools into the contact rotation.
The ARISS partners also reviewed ap-
DENNIS TITO PHONES HOME VIA plications for some Amateur Radio
projects, including one for a slow-scan Russian ARISS delegate Sergei
HAM RADIO Samburov, RV3DR, and US delegate
television setup. They okayed a prototype Rosalie White, K1STO, stand in front
Having the time of his life aboard the
design for a QSL card that was expected of an ISS mural at the Noordvik ESA
International Space Station, US business-
to be ready by summer. facility in the Netherlands.
man Dennis Tito, KG6FZX, in early May
84 July 2001
FCC News vided a real boost during his ISS adven-
ture. “The opportunity to do a phone
FCC TO AMATEURS: DETAILED wrote Cook earlier this year, citing infor- patch five days in a row was a very im-
REGULATION “NOT IN THE mation that Cook had been party to the portant part of my flight, and I looked
PICTURE” transmission of “a lengthy broadcast” in forward to it every day,” he said.
The FCC says the ball is in the court the late evening and early morning hours
of February 1 and 2 over the W6NUT re- TWO ARRL SECTIONS GET NEW
of the Amateur Service to determine the
peater in the Los Angeles area. SECTION MANAGERS
course of future Amateur Radio regula-
tion. Speaking May 20 at the Dayton Hollingsworth also wrote Technician New section managers take office July
Hamvention FCC forum, Bill Cross, licensee Ted R. Sorensen III, KC6PQW, 1 in the Maryland-DC and Northern New
W3TN, of the FCC’s Wireless Telecom- of Agoura Hills, citing information alleg- Jersey ARRL sections. There was one
munications Bureau, said that the days of ing that Sorensen had acted in concert with contested race, two candidates were
Commission-imposed regulation are past. Cook, who was hooked in via phone patch elected without opposition, and incum-
“Detailed regulation of the nitty gritty while Sorensen facilitated the actual trans- bent section managers were re-elected in
of communication services, including the mission. A similar transmission February six other sections.
Amateur Service, is not in the picture,” 4-5 was said to have featured only Cook, In Rhode Island, incumbent SM
Cross said. “Rather, the FCC is shifting again via phone patch to Sorensen’s trans- Armand E. Lambert, K1FLD, held off a
to strong and effective enforcement of mitter, Hollingsworth said. challenge from Ellis H. Maris Jr, W3PDK,
truly necessary regulations.” Responding on March 10, Cook sent 180 to 123. Votes were counted May 22 at
“I hope that the FCC his ham ticket—due to expire ARRL Headquarters. In Maryland-DC,
ARRL those of you who May 7—and said he would agree to not Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, will succeed
are thinking about renew and to stay off the air for a year if Bill Howard, WB3V, who decided not to
asking us to carve the FCC would consider the case closed. run for another term. In Northern New
up a band by fiat Hollingsworth obliged him, but only Jersey, William Hudzik, W2UDT, of
will think again,” he to a point. He said the FCC had accepted Gillette, will succeed Jeffrey Friedman,
told the packed fo- Cook’s license for cancellation and that K3JF, who did not seek another term.
rum. “You really are he could reapply in a year. But before Incumbent section managers reelected
asking us to tie your that, Hollingsworth said, Cook would without opposition were Jan Welsh,
hands regarding have to “respond satisfactorily” to the NK7N, Nevada; Al Shuman, N1FIK, New
your use of your present allegations. Hampshire; Donald W. Costello, W7WN,
spectrum.” In a separate reply, Sorensen told San Joaquin Valley; Mel Parkes, AC7CP,
The FCC’s Bill
Cross, W3TN, Before the FCC Hollingsworth that he intends to cooper- Utah; and Clay Emert, K5TRW, West
speaking at initiates any rule- ate fully and adhere to FCC rules. He Texas.
Dayton making proceedings suggested that a “fair punishment” would
Hamvention. All terms are for two years.
in the Amateur Ser- be suspension from the W6NUT repeater
vice to change privileges, Cross said it for a year. Sorensen also offered to pro- VIRGINIA SM POSITION DECLARED
wants to see proposals involving the vide information on other rulebreakers on VACANT; NEW SM NAMED
implementation of “new and more mod- the W6NUT repeater.
The ARRL Executive Committee de-
ern communications technologies,” such clared the office of Virginia Section Man-
as digital. In addition, he said, any future
Alleged Violations Investigated
ager vacant on May 16, and a new SM
proposal “must include all licensees, and On February 20, Hollingsworth initi-
has been appointed.
it must include all bands,” and—most im- ated a separate inquiry with the repeater’s
“After lengthy deliberation and care-
portant—the amateur community must trustee, Kathr yn Tucker, AA6TK.
Hollingsworth told Tucker that the FCC ful consideration, the ARRL Executive
reach a consensus on the topic. Committee has decided that it is in the
Cross said the FCC does not want and had received complaints that control op-
erators and the repeater licensee “fail to best interests of the membership to de-
cannot handle “multiple proceedings that
address long periods of jamming by us- clare the office of Virginia Section Man-
address piecemeal changes in operating
ers, broadcasting, music playing as well ager vacant, effective immediately,” a
privileges” that affect only certain classes
as a plethora of other violations.” brief statement from the Executive Com-
of licensees or certain bands. “You, collec-
In a lengthy reply, Tucker, said the mittee said. “A new Section Manager,
tively, need to reach agreement on how you
repeater’s owners had not monitored the Carl A. Clements, W4CAC, of Ports-
want to use your spectrum,” he reiterated.
alleged February episodes involving mouth, has been appointed to fill the va-
Amateur Radio Enforcement Cook and Sorensen. cancy for the remainder of the current

Californian turns in ticket; FCC “The policy of the W6NUT repeater is term of office, through March 31, 2002.
still wants explanation: A California not to attempt to remove unruly operators These actions have been taken in accor-
ham has turned in his Technician license from its use,” she told the FCC, adding dance with the rules and regulations of
in the wake of an FCC inquiry into his that “an extensive educational campaign” the ARRL Field Organization.”
involvement in alleged rules violations on has been conducted to inform users of Clements will fill out the term of Lynn
a Los Angeles-area repeater. But the FCC proper operation. Gahagan, AF4CD, of Chesapeake, who
has told Gregory S. Cook, ex-KC6USO, Tucker said the W6NUT owners have had been SM since April 1998. Gahagan
of Chico that he must still address the received “numerous complaints” about was notified of the action in mid May
allegations of broadcasting, playing mu- the repeater’s operation. “The policy is by ARRL Executive Vice President David
sic, and one-way phone patching before to let them ‘go in one ear and out the Sumner, K1ZZ, who thanked Gahagan
he’ll be allowed to get another license. other’,” she told the FCC. for his service to ARRL. For more infor-
FCC Special Counsel for Amateur At press time, Hollingsworth said the mation, see the Minutes of the Executive
Radio Enforcement Riley Hollingsworth situation remained under investigation. Committee Meeting elsewhere in this
issue.
July 2001 85
Nominees Sought for ARRL Board of Directors
If you’re a full ARRL member in one of run and willingness to assume the office if nomination for director will stand and that
the following five divisions and are inter- elected. These documents must be filed for vice director will be void. A person
ested in playing a part in the League’s with the secretary no later than noon East- nominated for both offices does have the
democratic organization, here’s the oppor- ern Time on Friday, August 17, 2001. Only option, however, of declining the higher
tunity. Nominations are open for the of- original documents can be accepted; no fac- nomination and running for vice director if
fices of director and vice director for the similes of any kind are acceptable. On he or she wishes. Because all the powers of
2002-2004 term in the Pacific, Rocky Monday, August 20, 2001, the secretary the director are transferred to the vice di-
Mountain, Southeastern, Southwestern will notify each candidate of the names and rector in the event of the director’s death,
and West Gulf divisions. call signs of each other candidate for the resignation, recall, removal outside the di-
same office. Candidates will then have un- vision or inability to serve, careful selec-
ARRL Divisions til Friday, August 31, 2001, to submit 300- tion of candidates for vice director is just
The policies of the League are estab- word statements and photographs, if they as important as for director.
lished by 15 directors who are elected to the desire these to accompany the ballot, in ac-
Board on a geographical basis to represent cordance with instructions that will be sup- Absentee Ballots
their divisions and constituents (see page plied. All ARRL members licensed by the
10 of any recent QST for a list of the divi- 3. Election Committee to certify elig- FCC, but temporarily residing outside
sions, directors and vice directors). These ibility. In accordance with the Bylaws, an the US, are eligible for full membership.
15 directors serve for three-year terms, with Election Committee, composed of three Members overseas who arrange to be
five standing for election in each. directors not subject to election this year, is listed as full members in an appropriate
Just as in national or state politics, responsible for the conduct of the elec- division prior to September 10, 2001, will
ARRL voters/members have the privilege tion. This year, the Election Committee con- be able to vote this year where elections
and responsibility to decide that they like sists of Jay Bellows, K0QB, (chair), Tom are being held. Members with overseas
the actions of their incumbent representa- Frenaye, K1KI, and Frank Fallon, N2FF. military addresses should take special note
tives and support them actively for reelec- The nominee must hold at least a Tech- of this provision; in the absence of infor-
tion or to decide that other representatives nician amateur license, be at least 21 years mation received to the contrary, ballots
could do a better job, and to work for the of age and have been licensed and a full will be sent to them based on their postal
election of those persons. Vice directors, member of the League for a continuous term addresses. Even within the US, full mem-
who succeed to director in the event of a of at least four years immediately preced- bers temporarily living outside the ARRL
midterm vacancy and serve as director at ing nomination. No person is eligible whose division they consider home may have
any Board meeting the director is unable to business connections are of such nature that voting privileges by notifying the Secre-
attend, are elected at the same time. he or she could gain financially through the tary prior to September 10, 2001, giving
shaping of the affairs of the League by the their current QST address and the reason
Call for Nominations Board, or by the improper exploitation of that another division is considered home.
Nominations are open for director and his or her office for the furtherance of his or If your home is in the Pacific, Rocky
vice director in the five divisions mentioned her own aims or those of his or her em- Mountain, Southeastern, Southwestern or
above for the three-year term beginning ployer. The primary test of eligibility is the West Gulf divisions division but your QST
January 1, 2002. candidate’s freedom from commercial or goes elsewhere, let the ARRL Secretary
governmental connections of such nature know as soon as possible, but no later than
How to Nominate that his or her influence in the affairs of the September 10, 2001, so you can receive a
1. Obtain official nominating petition League could be used for his or her private ballot from your home division.
forms. This package consists of a cover let- benefit. The idea behind these rules is to
ter; a reprint of this election announcement; ensure that candidates: (1) possess a lasting The Incumbents
blank Official Nominating Petition forms interest in Amateur Radio and the League, These people presently hold the offices
and Candidate’s Questionnaires for the of- (2) have the legal capacity to make deci- of director and vice director, respectively,
fices of director and vice director; a copy of sions for the ARRL and (3) are free from in the divisions conducting elections this
the ARRL Articles of Association and By- conflicts of interest. year:
laws; and an informational pamphlet for Pacific—Jim Maxwell, W6CF and Bob
candidates. Balloting Will Follow
Vallio, W6RGG
Any full member residing in a division If there is only one eligible candidate
where there is an election may request an for an office, he or she will be declared Rocky Mountain—Walt Stinson, W0CP
official nominating petition package. You elected by the Election Committee. Other- and Warren G. “Rev” Morton, WS7W
don’t need to be a candidate to request the wise, ballots will be sent to all full mem- Southeastern—Frank Butler Jr, W4RH
forms. Your request for forms must be re- bers of the League in that division who are and Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR
ceived by the Secretary no later than noon in good standing as of September 10, 2001. Southwestern—Fried Heyn, WA6WZO
Eastern Time on Friday, August 10, 2001. (You must be a licensed radio amateur to and Art Goddard, W6XD
There are separate forms for director and be a full member.) The ballots will be
vice director nominations. mailed not later than October 1, 2001 and, West Gulf—Coy C. Day, N5OK and
2. Submit petition with statement of eli- to be valid, must be received at HQ by noon David Woolweaver, K5RAV
gibility and willingness to serve. Official Eastern Time on Friday, November 16,
forms bearing the signatures of 10 full mem- 2001. A group of nominators can name a For the Board of Directors:
bers of the division and naming a full mem- candidate for director or vice director, or
ber of the division as a candidate for direc- both, but there are no “slates,” as such. May 24, 2001
tor or vice director, must be submitted, with Each candidate appears on the ballot in
a statement signed by the candidate attest- alphabetical order. If a person is nominated David Sumner, K1ZZ
ing to his or her eligibility, willingness to for both director and vice director, the Secretary
86 July 2001
 MOVED & SECONDED
MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE test of compatibility with 1.2-GHz amateur equip- frequency (LF) spectrum.
Number 466 ment supplied by the ARRL. The ARRL is par- 4.9. At the 2000 Second Meeting of the
Irving, Texas – May 5, 2001 ticipating in an informal coalition of spectrum Board, Minute 62, a motion was adopted direct-
Agenda users in an effort to make sure that the FCC gives ing the filing “at the appropriate time” of a peti-
appropriate weight to interference concerns in tion to permit spread spectrum emissions in the
1. Approval of minutes of November 11, 2000, defining and developing rules for UWB. bands 219-220 and 222-225 MHz. The Commit-
Executive Committee meeting 4.2. ET Docket 00-47, Software Defined tee had received a communication from Roanoke
2. Report on management reorganization and De- Radios. The ARRL participated in the Notice of Division Director Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, urg-
velopment Department Inquiry portion of this proceeding last year. On ing action with regard to the 222-225 MHz band.
3. Virginia Section matters December 8, the FCC released a Notice of Pro- However, after discussion it was agreed that the
4. FCC matters posed Rule Making (NPRM). The NPRM was petition is more likely to be considered favorably
5. General legal matters reviewed and no need for additional ARRL com- by the FCC if it is filed not as an isolated pro-
6. Antenna matters ments was identified. Comments filed by others posal, but in combination with others.
7. Legislative matters are being reviewed and a determination as to 4.10. It appears to be unlikely that the FCC
8. International matters whether reply comments are required will be made will propose a comprehensive “biennial review”
9. Organizational matters not previously consid- prior to the deadline of May 18. of Part 97 this year. Informally, the ARRL has
ered 4.3. Noise Environment Assessments. The been urged by FCC staff to submit a single peti-
10. Recognition of new Life Members FCC Technological Advisory Council has not ini- tion at one time containing any rules changes we
11. Affiliation of clubs tiated its proposed study of aggregate RF spec- may wish to seek from the Wireless Telecommu-
12. Approval of conventions trum noise levels. The ARRL Ad Hoc Spectrum nications Bureau.
13. Date and place of next EC meeting Strategy Committee is preparing a plan for the 4.11. An ARRL Application for Review of
Pursuant to due notice, the Executive Com- ARRL to engage in such a study in accordance the FCC staff’s denial of our petition, RM-8763,
mittee of the American Radio Relay League, Inc., with Minute 43, 2001 Annual Meeting of the seeking clarification of the FCC PRB-1 limited
met at 8:30 AM Saturday, May 5, 2001, at the ARRL Board. preemption policy with respect to amateur an-
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott Hotel, Irving, 4.4. New Petition for Rule Making, 2300- tennas, is pending before the full Commission.
Texas. Present were the following committee 2305 MHz Amateur Primary Allocation. In 1996 The Committee discussed various approaches
members: President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, in the the ARRL petitioned the FCC to upgrade the sta- to the problem of how to extend the effect of
Chair; First Vice President Joel Harrison, W5ZN; tus of the Amateur Service in the band 2300-2305 PRB-1 to properties subject to restrictive cov-
Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ; MHz from secondary to primary. Because of other enants. It was agreed that a request will be made
and Directors Frank Butler, W4RH, Frank Fallon, proposals concerning this band that have been to the Chairman’s office for an en banc presen-
N2FF, Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Fried Heyn, submitted to the FCC it is timely to renew this tation to the full Commission on the issue, prefer-
WA6WZO. Also present were International Affairs request. Mr. Imlay had prepared such a petition. ably in the autumn after the new Commissioners
Vice President Rodney J. Stafford, W6ROD, and On motion of Mr. Butler, the General Counsel was have been seated. During the discussion the com-
General Counsel Christopher D. Imlay, W3KD. authorized to file the petition as drafted. mittee was in recess for luncheon from 11:55 AM
1. On motion of Mr. Butler, the minutes of the Among the other proposals for the use of the to 1:17 PM.
November 11, 2000, Executive Committee meet- 2300-2305 MHz band are a petition by Microtrax 4.12. A preliminary draft Petition for Rule
ing were approved in the form in which they had for a new Personal Location System (RM-9797) Making seeking a domestic secondary allocation
been distributed. and a petition by AeroAstro for a short data mes- for the Amateur Service in the vicinity of 5 MHz
2. Mr. Sumner reported that the search for a sage service called SENS (no FCC File Number was reviewed. On motion of Mr. Heyn, it was
Chief Development Officer is underway as autho- yet assigned). When the FCC issued a NPRM in agreed that the petition should seek a bandwidth
rized by the Board at Minute 57 of its January ET Docket 00-221 to reallocate certain govern- of 150 kHz. A completed draft will be circulated
meeting. The executive recruiting firm AST/ ment bands to non-government services, it did not to the Executive Committee for review prior to
BRYANT has been retained to assist in the search. include 2300-2305 MHz. However, it did include filing.
The management reorganization authorized at the 216-220 MHz. New non-government services in 4.13. PR Docket 92-257, Amendment of
same time has been implemented, with the key the 219-220 MHz band would impact the limited the Commission’s Rules Concerning Maritime
positions of Marketing and Sales Manager and amateur allocation there. Accordingly, the ARRL Communications. The ARRL filed comments in
Book Team Supervisor still to be filled. filed comments seeking to preserve the utility of response to a NPRM in this proceeding. The
3. Mr. Harrison reported on the status of af- the band, possibly by expanding the amateur sec- NPRM proposes to change the service rules for
fairs in the ARRL Virginia Section. Mr. Harrison ondary allocation to 216-220 MHz to permit the Automated Maritime Telecommunications
met with Section Mana ger Lynn Gaha gan, greater flexibility. System (AMTS) operating in the 216-220 MHz
AF4CD, on February 1 to review concerns that 4.5. The FCC’s Advisory Committee for the band. The ARRL’s comments urged changes in
had been brought to the attention of the Execu- 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference has the rules so that AMTS licensees could no longer
tive Committee. Mr. Sumner subsequently was proposed preliminary views on a number of WRC- refuse to accommodate nearby amateur opera-
instructed by the Executive Committee to write 03 issues including the realignment of allocations tions at 219-220 MHz without presenting a tech-
to Mr. Gahagan to set out five points that had to at 7 MHz and has invited public comment by May nical justification.
be addressed and resolved with regard to the ad- 9. Because the preliminary views on the items of 4.14. RM-10051, Petition of SAVI Technol-
ministration of the ARRL emergency communi- interest to us already have been influenced by ogy, Inc., to Amend Part 15 to Permit Longer-
cations program in the Section. This letter was sent ARRL participation, there appears to be no need Duration Periodic Radiators at 433.9 MHz. The
on February 20 and a response to a request for to file further comments. petition was filed November 22, 2000 and placed
clarifications was sent on March 7. Mr. Gahagan 4.6. There is no known opposition to the on public notice January 30, 2001. The ARRL
replied on March 23, and his reply was shared with ARRL petition, RM-9949, seeking an upgrade in filed opposing comments, citing our legitimate
the members of the Executive Committee. After amateur status at 2400-2402 MHz from second- concerns about interference.
discussion, it was agreed that the Committee ary to primary. Favorable FCC action is still an- 4.15. Application of Terion, Inc. (formerly
would meet by telephone conference on Monday, ticipated. Flashcomm) for expansion of its HF commercial
May 14, to determine the final disposition of the 4.7. Experimental license applications for messaging system, which is now authorized on a
matter. 2402-2450 MHz on behalf of the City of Los An- temporary, secondary, fixed-term basis on fre-
4. Mr. Imlay reviewed FCC matters as follows: geles and Los Angeles County, California, have quencies outside the amateur bands. The proposed
4.1. ET Docket 98-153, Ultra Wideband been disposed of, with the application of the expansion was placed on public notice by the FCC
(UWB) Transmission Systems. Recent develop- County denied and a license grant to the City re- on November 17, 2000. The proposal would not
ments in this proceeding include a FCC Public scinded effective later this year. Southwestern directly affect the amateur bands, but it raised
Notice released March 26 that invited comments Division Vice Director Art Goddard, W6XD, was other concerns that led to the filing of ARRL com-
on several tests of UWB interference potential. recognized for contributing significantly to the ments.
ARRL comments were filed on April 25 and re- favorable outcome. 4.16. WT Docket 98-143, amateur license
ply comments are planned by the deadline of May 4.8. A FCC NPRM is still expected soon in restructuring reconsideration and Novice band
10. Unfortunately, the UWB Lab at the Univer- response to the ARRL petition, RM-9404, filed refarming. In a Memorandum Opinion and Order
sity of Southern California has not completed a October 22, 1998, seeking amateur access to low- released April 6, the FCC disposed of numerous

July 2001 87
petitions for reconsideration and related petitions Mesa DX and Contest Club, Fresno, CA Southeastern Division, Dec. 1-2, Palmetto
on amateur license privileges and qualifications. Milton Amateur Radio Club, Danville, PA (Tampa), FL
Particularly regrettable is the fact that the Com- Mount Ava Repeater Association, Inc., Marion, IL
mission decided not to keep track in its database Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club, Spring City, 2002
of Technician licensees who in the future qualify PA Maryland State, April 6-7, Timonium
for HF privileges by passing a Morse code exami- Smith Chart Amateur Radio Society, Raleigh, NC Western New York Section, August 4,
nation. Mr. Stafford reported that the committee South Jersey Mountain Toppers Amateur Radio Williamsville
created at Minute 66 of the 2001 Annual Meeting Club, Pickens, SC Southwestern Division, Aug. 16-18, Escondido,
of the Board has been named the Novice Spec- Palm Beach County Amateur Radio Emergency CA
trum Repurposing Committee and has begun its Service, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 13. It was agreed that the next meeting of the
work by telephone conference and e-mail. Mem- Rockaway Emergency Coastal Weather Alert, Executive Committee would be held at the call of
ber input will be solicited via the ARRL Web site. Yonkers, NY the President.
A question had arisen in the committee as to Welaurel Reading Works Amateur Radio Club, There being no further business, the meeting
whether consideration of the 7-MHz band should Reading, PA was adjourned at 4:18 PM.
be postponed in view of the possibility that
changes in the band allocation will be made at Category 2 Respectfully submitted,
WRC-03. Mr. Sumner observed that changes, if Beaver Bunch, Bemidji, MN David Sumner, K1ZZ
any, that are agreed to at the conference are likely Mid South 2m SSB Group, Collierville, TN Secretary
to involve a long transition period. Technology Journalists’ Amateur Radio Club, San
4.17. WT Docket 00-230, Efficient Uses of Bruno, CA
Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Two-Meter Area Spectrum Management Associa-
tion, Orange, CA MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Development of Secondary Markets. The NPRM
in this proceeding, released November 27, 2000, Number 467
did not require ARRL comment and no comments Category 3 Telephone Conference – May 14, 2001
that would affect amateur allocations were filed Arcadia High School Amateur Radio Club, Phoe- Pursuant to due notice, the Executive Com-
by others. The proceeding will continue to be nix, AZ mittee of the American Radio Relay League, Inc.,
monitored for possible impact. BARC, Jr., Boulder, CO met by telephone conference at 3:30 PM Mon-
4.18. FCC Special Counsel for Amateur Brinnon Amateur Radio School Club, Brinnon, day, May 14, 2001, for the purpose of determin-
Radio Enforcement Riley Hollingsworth continues WA ing the final disposition of a pending matter with
to be in regular contact with the ARRL regarding The ARRL now has the following numbers of regard to the ARRL Virginia Section (Minute 3,
ongoing enforcement efforts. The incursion of un- active affiliated clubs: Category 1, 1958; Category Executive Committee Meeting Number 466, May
licensed stations into the amateur bands, and par- 2, 31; Category 3, 147; Category 4, 16; Total, 5, 2001). Present were the following committee
ticularly the 28-MHz band, is of primary concern. 2152. members: President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, in the
5. Mr. Imlay reported that the ARRL is not a 12. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, the holding of Chair; First Vice President Joel Harrison, W5ZN;
party to any legal actions at this time. the following ARRL conventions was approved Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ;
6. Antenna matters: Mr. Imlay reported on an or their earlier approval by mail vote was ratified: and Directors Frank Butler, W4RH, Frank Fallon,
action in Florida brought by Barry Gorodetzer, N2FF, Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Fried Heyn,
N4IFE, against his homeowners’ association. The 2001 WA6WZO.
case went to trial on April 19 and a decision is Oklahoma Section, Feb. 16-17, Tulsa On motion of Mr. Fallon, the following reso-
expected shortly. The ARRL is not participating Vermont State, Feb. 24, Milton lution was adopted:
financially in the case at this time. Maine State, Mar. 30-31, Lewiston Whereas, at the instruction of the Executive
7. Legislative matters: Mr. Sumner reported Delta Division, Apr. 20-21, Little Rock, AR Committee, First Vice President Harrison met with
that there are now 19 co-sponsors of HR.817 and Southeastern VHF Conference, Apr. 20-21, ARRL Virginia Section Manager Lynn Gahagan,
6 co-sponsors of S.549, the House and Senate Nashville, TN AF4CD, on February 1 to review concerns that
versions, respectively, of the Amateur Radio Spec- International DX, Apr. 20-22, Visalia, CA had been brought to the attention of the Execu-
trum Protection Act. Washington State, Apr. 21-22, Yakima tive Committee with regard to the administration
8. International matters: Mr. Stafford re- Delaware State, Apr. 29, New Castle of the ARRL emergency communications program
ported on the ARRL’s preparations for the IARU Eastern New York Section, Apr. 29, in the Section, and
Region 2 Conference in Guatemala in early Oc- Poughkeepsie Whereas, Secretary Sumner subsequently was
tober. On motion of Mr. Butler, the Committee Louisiana State, May 4-5, Baton Rouge instructed by the Executive Committee to write
authorized the submission of two papers on South Carolina State, May 5, Greenville to Mr. Gahagan to set out five points that had to
WRC-03 agenda items 1.7 and 1.23 based on Alabama State, May 5-6, Birmingham be addressed and resolved with regard to these
existing ARRL policy. Wyoming State, May 26-27, Casper concerns, and
9. Organizational matters: There has been little Georgia Section, June 2, Marietta Whereas, Mr. Gahagan’s reply has been re-
recent progress in the ongoing review of the ARRL West Gulf Division, June 8-10, Arlington, TX viewed by the Executive Committee, and
Articles of Association and Bylaws. Mr. Sumner Midwest/Dakota Division, June 15-16, South Whereas, the rules and regulations of the
was asked to distribute a document incorporating Sioux City, NE ARRL Field Organization provide that the office
the comments and suggestions made by commit- 10-10 International. July 12-14, Worcester, MA of any Section Manager may be declared vacant
tee members to date, to serve as the basis for fur- Rocky Mountain Division, July 13-15, Bryce by the Executive Committee whenever it appears
ther review. Canyon, UT to be in the best interests of the membership to do
It was agreed that a review of Standing Or- Montana State, July 20-22, East Glacier so, and
ders of the Board would not be undertaken until Pacific Northwest DX, July 20-22, Everett, WA Whereas, the Executive Committee has con-
next year, to permit attention to be given to more Central States VHF Conference, July 26-29, cluded that the interests of the membership in the
urgent matters. Mr. Heyn renewed a request for Fort Worth, TX Virginia Section will be best served by doing so,
compliance with an existing Standing Order with Oklahoma State, July 27-28, Oklahoma City be it
regard to the reporting of IARU expenses. South Texas Section, Aug. 3-4, Austin Resolved, that the office of Virginia Section
10. On motion of Mr. Heyn, 122 newly elected Eastern Washington Section, Aug. 4-5, Spokane Manager is hereby declared vacant, with immedi-
life members were recognized and the Secretary Colorado Section, Aug. 19, Golden ate effect, and
was instructed to list their names in QST. Kansas State, Aug. 19, Salina Further resolved, that the Field and Educa-
11. On motion of Mr. Fallon, the following Missouri State, Aug. 25, Columbia tional Services Manager is instructed to appoint a
clubs were declared affiliated or their earlier af- West Virginia State, Aug. 25, Weston new Section Manager to complete the current term
filiation by mail vote was ratified: Eastern VHF/UHF Conference, Sept. 1-2, of office in accordance with the rules and regula-
Enfield, CT tions of the ARRL Field Organization.
Category 1 Kentucky State, Sept. 8, Louisville Mr. Sumner read the following public an-
145.49 Repeater Club, Willard, MO Western Pennsylvania Section, Sept. 9, Butler nouncement that is to be made as soon as Mr.
Bradenton Amateur Radio Club, Bradenton, FL W9DXCC, Sept. 14-15, Rolling Meadows, IL Gahagan has been notified:
ENC Repeater, Inc., Kinston, NC Illinois State, Sept. 14-16, Peoria After lengthy deliberation and careful consid-
Kennebec Amateur Radio Society, Kents Hill, ME Arkansas State, Sept. 15, Little Rock eration, the ARRL Executive Committee has de-
Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Virginia State, Sept. 22-23, Virginia Beach cided that it is in the best interests of the mem-
Services, Inc., Libertyville, IL Connecticut State, Oct. 7, Wallingford bership to declare the office of Virginia Section
Lake Erie Amateur Radio Association, Solon, OH Hawaii State, Oct. 13, Honolulu Manager vacant, effective immediately. A new

88 July 2001
Section Manager, Carl A. Clements, W4CAC, of Day, KC4AUF; Erik S. Dean, NI6G; James P. Christina K. Nelson, N2SJZ; Robert G. Nelson,
Portsmouth, has been appointed to fill the vacancy Demos, K2DE; John C. Dewey, KA9CAR; James KB1BD; Barry W. Norman, KD4KMK; Jessie P.
for the remainder of the current term of office, A. Dicso, K2SZ; Paul Dilley, WA4PXE; James A. Oberreuter, KB7PSG; James E. Olson, W4JO;
through March 31, 2002. These actions have been Eden, ZF1EJ/KE; Jack Egbert, N5EOO; Melvin Julio L. Ortiz, AD6DK; Jerome F. Palmer,
taken in accordance with the rules and regulations N. Eleazer, WB4TWB; Bernardo N. Fernandez, N3KRX; Stanley L. Perkins, W7SLP; Edwin
of the ARRL Field Organization. K6BF; David S. Fraasch, WB6RAB; James C. Petzolt, K1LNC; Joshua W. Phinney, N1XM;
There being no further business, the meeting Frey, K8YD; Scott A. Ginsburg, K1OA; L. Deanne William C. Phlegar, N8VT; Eric Pierce, VA3EP;
was adjourned at 3:40 PM. Glorioso, W1MGA; Robert A. Godfrey, N2LG; William A. Prize, KB9YEK; David A. Pyle,
Edward J. Gosch, W2UV; Mary J. Grandstaff, KW1DX; Donald L. Reed, WA0HSW; Philip R.
Respectfully submitted, KB8ZXH; Dan B. Gudz, WA6TT; Richard A. Hall, Russ, K5LLS; Phillip L. Sauvey, KE8RO; Diane
K5GZR; Leo A. Halog, KR6EG; Mar k E. Scalzi, WI8K; Mark J. Scarloss, N0IGD; Gary
David Sumner, K1ZZ Hambrice, KD5LUN; Dinah L. Harper, N9ALI;
Secretary Schultz, WD8LHR; Patrick L. Scolla, WB0EGR;
Thomas R. Haughey, KN4ZU; William Hermes, Christopher W. Sells, AC4CS; Daniel J. Serafini,
KM5Y; J. E. Hershey, WB6GSO; Robert E.
W9CP; Douglas A. Sharp, K2AD; Charles J.
Hickman, AA5WE; Takashi Hioki, JF1GUQ;
Shaw, KB3BTO; Dennis H. Shawl, W9PBB;
Robert Hobdell, KA3YQO; Paul W. Hoffman,
LIFE MEMBERS ELECTED MAY 5, 2001 NK3M; Sylvia K. Hutchinson, K8SYL; Robert J. James C. Sheaffer, N8RJF; Charles A. Shepherd,
◊ Robert F. Acinapura, KC7CDC; Kenneth Alan, Inderbitzen, NQ1R; Lawrence E. Irvin, KG4JHN; WA4JOC; Melody L. Siff, KE4ACK; David
K6PSI; Cindy Arant, KC4TMR; Ronald C. Arant, Seiichiro Iwase, JA1UBZ; Donald James, N2VU; Singer, AA6DS; John R. Sokolowski, KB9SXF;
N4PHP; Robert J. Bailey, WO2B; Dale Baldwin, Robert K. Kelly, KL7EN; Matthew F. Koval, Russell D. Stafford, W3CH; Valerie L. Stein,
WB0QGH; Leigh Bassett, W3NLB; Laura L. KA8YEZ; Jennifer A. Lanham, KG4ERF; Richard N9NMW; Steven J. Stroschein, W9XF; William
Bauer, W9EET; Thomas D. Belsan, KB7NRG; Lichtel, KD4JP; William R. LoBianco, KA9LFU; D. Tatsch, KD5NBA; Lewis A. Thompson,
David B. Belsky, K1DBB; George L. Bisso, Daryl A. Maclachlan, KF4NPA; Kathleen L. W5IFQ; James W. Tittle, KC6SOE; Herbert J.
KD7LXB; Paul A. Bous, KB0N; Robert Brehm, Malone, KC2HGO; Aubrey Manuel, KE6AWX; Ungricht, WB7H; Robert M. Walp, W6YDN;
AK6R; George M. Brown, KF6PBL; Jim Brown, Douglas J. Mason, KC8KQW; Jose ph D. James F. Walroth MD, N3AWS; Spencer L. Webb,
KE4JUH; Scott R. Bullock, N1CX; James L. Mastroianni, AE6I; William E. Mc Cleary, KW2S; Benjamin G. Webster, N2ROQ; Charles
Burns, WD4DBJ; Tim D. Cailloux, W4EGT; Paul KG9QJ; Richard F. McAllister, K6RFM; David L. Weyand, WC6CW; Dan White, WB5DNT;
Cappa, K1PC; Elaine R. Chase, N1GTB; Jed W. G. Moninger, AD6TW; Robert D. Montgomery, Scott Wilkerson, W9VHE; Alan K. Wilson,
Clawson, W7JED; Clayton L. Coleman, KB5TBB; K3BM; Douglas L. Moore, KC5ZF; Daniel J. KA5WGL; Brian D. Wood, AA6FV; Neal R.
Marion B. Crosby, KD5NBN; Robert “Tony” D. Myers, KG8TO; David R. Nardo, W2UQ; Zipper, KR4IZ.

Licenses”; Carole Perry, WB2MGP; Patrick survival ratings up to 200 MPH. Other models
STRAYS Clark, KC8BFD (age 16) “APRS—Benefits in
Emergencies”; Zane Wruble, W2YL (age 12)
are lightweight and small for DXpeditions and
portable operation.
“Collecting Awards” and Crystal Melhorn, The SIGMA-5 is a true vertical dipole. This
YOUNG AMATEURS SPEAK means it does not need radials, so the real
W9IOU (age 15) “Promoting Ham Radio
AT DAYTON Through Local Clubs.” estate needed is minimal. It is fully balanced and
◊ The Youth Forum at the 2001 Dayton Next Strays fed at the center, with the provided balun. The
Hamvention, moderated by Carole Perr y, relay control is complete with 50 feet of
WB2MGP, attracted an outstanding lineup of en- 5-conductor control cable and a remote control
thusiastic young amateurs. From left to right, NEW PRODUCTS switch, needing only 95 mA at 12-V dc (such as
Jonathan Troup, K0DE (age 13) “My Elmering the rig power supply) and “all-off” is 20 meters.
Experience With Kids”; Kristin Wilson, NEW SIGMA VERTICAL ANTENNAS There are no traps and the efficiency is said to
KC0INX (age 12) “The 14er Event”; Benjamin BY FORCE 12 be >90% on 20 meters, rising to 99% on 10
Arthur, KC0ISG (age 10) “Kids Getting Ham ◊ The new SIGMA verticals can be supplied in meters. VSWR on all bands is rated at less than
1.8:1, except on 20 meters, where it covers about
320 kHz with 2:1. The 20-meter response can
be set to anywhere in the band.
SIGMA-5 efficiency is independent of the
ground. To enhance the low-angle energy, one
can add an extensive ground screen (dense for
20-30 feet) under the antenna (then more screen
or wires out to perhaps 5 wavelengths).
Like the SIGMA-5, the SIGMA-40 is a ver-
tical dipole, but for 40 meters only. It also does
not need radials or substantial real estate. The
antenna is 24-feet tall, plus a base mounting post.
The SIGMA-40 is free standing with a tilt base,
rated for 90-MPH wind survival and 5 kW RF
output. The SIGMA-40 is bolted together and
the loading technique is a combination of T-bars
at the top and bottom of the antenna, plus 4-inch
diameter, high-Q coils ( 3/8-inch diameter tubing)
at the center. The coils are non-adjustable and
tuning is very simple.
DXpeditions and portables might prefer the
smaller, lighter SIGMA-40XP. This comes in
4-foot sections for easy transport and is only 16
feet tall for faster installation. It comes complete
with guy wires welded to a collar for simple one-
set of guying. Bandwidth is about 200 kHz and
tunable to anywhere in the band. The RF power
handling is the same.
SIGMA-5 $349; SIGMA-40 $489; SIGMA-
40XP $449.
Contact your favorite dealer, or Force 12 at
PO Box 1349, Paso Robles, CA 93446; 800-248-
1985; www.force12inc.com/.
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July 2001 89
 PUBLIC SERVICE

Washington Rocks in Nisqually Earthquake

By Ed Bruette, N7NVP, ARRL Section
Emergency Coordinator, Western
Washington
Wednesday, February 28, 2001, 18:54
UTC and all was well. Thirty-one seconds
later, the 6.8 Nisqually Quake, centered
about 11 miles northeast of Olympia,
rocked Western Washington! Eight coun-
ties were declared disaster areas.
For years, geologists and emergency
managers have been predicting this would
happen. Because of the warnings, neigh-
borhood programs have been established,
business plans put into place and ARES/
RACES/ACS teams have drilled and ex-
ercised both with and without those they
serve. Now it was time to see if all that
preparation would pay off.
What Happened?
In much of the affected area, cell and
landline phones were overloaded. Power
went out, and people found themselves
in gridlock almost instantaneously. US
West estimated that 60 million calls were
initiated in Western Washington on the
day of the quake. The overall number of
calls for the 24-hour period was at least
6 times normal. Citizens calling 911
caused part of the phone problem either
asking “Are we having an earthquake?”
The epicenter of the February 28, 2001 earthquake that struck Western Washington
or telling the 911-call taker “We are hav- was between Olympia and Tacoma. (Copyright 2001, the State of Washington Military
ing an earthquake!” Kitsap County’s Department, Emergency Management Division. All rights reserved.)
emergency manager, Phyllis Mann, ob-
served that her message of “Drop, cover
and hold” has been morphed into “Drop, We were Lucky! people were still hospitalized—three se-
cover, hold and dial.” The scientists say this was not the rious and one critical. The majority of the
It was soon apparent that there were “Big one”! The monetary cost of this building damage occurred in commercial
“hot spots” of damage. Some communi- earthquake may exceed $2 billion but this and government structures. Residential
ties never lost power or phone service. was not a catastrophic event. The damage assessment conducted in the first
The area’s major airport, Sea-Tac, tem- Nisqually Quake was 49 km (30 miles) four days by the American Red Cross
porarily lost the ability to control aircraft deep. Had it been closer to the surface, listed 110 single-family homes and apart-
when the control tower’s 3/4 inch windows the damage would have increased signifi- ments destroyed and 126 other single-
shattered and the interior was reduced to cantly. Many businesses that closed on family homes and apartments with major
shambles. One of the controllers stayed the day of the quake reopened the next damage. Many others suffered cosmetic
under a desk and continued to talk to in- business day. Bridges were inspected and damage. The Red Cross opened seven
coming aircraft. Boeing Field took a hit quickly placed back in service as struc- shelters on the day of the disaster. Four
that closed their main runway for a week. tural engineers determined them to be days later they were all closed.
King County’s 800-MHz radio system safe. The transportation infrastructure
was overwhelmed. Roads and sidewalks remained largely intact. Fewer than a Hams Respond
buckled. The dome in the state capital dozen bridges, ramps and overpasses are Hundreds of radio amateurs self-acti-
building cracked. Thirty miles from the out of commission for an extended pe- vated or got pages or phone calls to re-
epicenter, a two million gallon capacity riod. None collapsed! The state statistics spond. Nets were activated per the local
water tank broke its steel seismic tie- show one death and 407 quake related area plans and contact established with
down straps! injuries. A week after the quake, only four city, county and state emergency manage-

Steve Ewald, WV1X
Public Service Specialist

90 July 2001
ment. Amazingly, very few repeaters ticipated in the Medical Net during the work on the associated antenna.
failed (three or four). Many local nets four hours of activation. Many were team • Headsets can be both a blessing and a
remained on their repeaters. members who have practiced and trained hindrance.
The US Coast Guard’s Seattle Vessel for this kind of a response. Others were • Credentialing and facility orientation
Traffic System (VTS) temporarily lost its individuals who wanted to help—the needs to be standardized at similar
ability to control vessel traffic in Puget emergent volunteers, who provided infor- organizations such as hospitals. Facil-
Sound when the personnel in the Seattle mation concerning traffic, damage re- ity security personnel, in some loca-
Vessel Traffic Center evacuated their ports, offers of equipment, and assistance tions, are unfamiliar with the radio
building following the February 28 earth- in surveying a hospital for damage. team and its purpose.
quake. The system was inoperable for N7LSL said, “Those who responded did • When passing NCS (Net Control Sta-
about one hour until it was partially re- a fantastic job. I am very proud of them— tion) responsibilities, it must be clear
stored by transferring the operation to the they performed the job they were trained to the station receiving the responsi-
USCG Cutter Midget berthed at Pier 36 to do, and did it very well.” bility that they are the NCS.
in Seattle. When the quake hit, there were Red Cross shelters and chapter houses • If you have equipment installed in
approximately 73 vessels in the system. were manned and supported in several places like school districts and fire sta-
Without adequate radio communications counties. Damage assessment teams were tions etc., the effort must be made to
capability to cover all of the Puget Sound provided with Amateur Radio communi- inspect and operate the equipment on
Area or phone service, the Captain of the cators for several days after the quake. a regular basis. This will avoid com-
Port was not able to communicate ad- The state EOC received several messages ments like, “that radio has not worked
equately with vessels underway in the via APRS! since shortly after it was installed,” or
Straits of Juan de Fuca or Puget Sound Eastern Washington, especially Spo- “I had to reprogram all the channels
and warn them of the potential hazards kane County emergency management, back into memory.” Additionally, op-
following the earthquake. and hams activated and were available for erating instructions need to be avail-
Fortunately, Lt Russ Read, N7HOV, support. Radio Depot (the local ham able for each radio.
established a working relationship with store) reported a newly licensed ham pur- • Even if you have a plan to relieve your
the King County Amateur Radio Emer- chased his first radio just after the quake. operators, they must be tracked and
gency Service (ARES) two years ago. Two other hams updated their equipment made to take a break. Volunteers need
Within ten minutes of the earthquake Lt on the day of the quake. Many of those to have pre-assigned positions.
Read joined Rick Hodges, KB7TBF, the who operated mobile wished for more • Having the ARRL’s ARES Field Re-
King County ARES Emergency Coordi- installed equipment. sources Manual in your possession has
nator on the King County damage assess- limited value if the blanks haven’t
ment net. Critical information was passed Lessons Learned been filled in with the local net infor-
from the net to the Captain of the Port • We need to reinforce, with verbal and mation, etc.
and factored into the Coast Guard’s re- written documentation, the protocols • Some areas could not have manned a
sponse to the earthquake. for activation and response. When the second shift. Many volunteers are not
Shortly thereafter, Lt Read came up ground shakes, don’t wait for some- available on the day after the event
on the K7LED repeater and passed two one to call you on the telephone or because they have employment com-
messages to Bob Knight, W7MZO, in page you. Know your net control fre- mitments. We need more operators
Kirkland. W7MZO relayed the traffic to quencies and how to program your who are willing to be involved as
the state Emergency Operations Center radio, and check into the net to see if emergency communicators. These
(EOC) via the Washington State Emer- and where you are needed. If you work folks need to be willing to train and
gency Net (WSEN) on 3987 kHz. The in a different community or county participate in drills and exercises.
messages informed the Canadian VTS from where you live, be familiar with
that Seattle VTS was inoperable due to the ARES/RACES/ACS frequencies in Observations
the earthquake and would be off line un- both places. Our situation would have been consid-
til further notice. The Coast Guard also • Post-earthquake vehicular traffic erably different if this were a catastrophic
requested Canadian VTS to instruct all moves at a snail’s pace—or slower. event. Bridges and roads would have been
deep draft vessels bound for the US wa- • Cell phones are poor emergency man- in much worse shape. Loss of public com-
ters of Puget Sound to go to anchor until agement tools during the first several munication systems would have been
further notice. The Captain of the Port hours of an earthquake even if the sys- much more widespread. Public safety
was quite pleased when Lt Read reported tem is intact (Surprise!). After the communications would have been im-
15 minutes later that the information had Northridge Earthquake, cell phones pacted more heavily. Repeaters would not
been passed to their Canadian counter- were the only commercial system that have fared so well. Simplex frequencies
parts, who then passed it to vessels in- stayed up. Ours did not. There has would be at a premium. We would not
bound to US waters. been a lot of talk about how cell have enough trained emergency commu-
Marina Zuetell, N7LSL, DEC for phones will replace Amateur Radio nicators to answer the call and very little
Medical, brought up her net and estab- because everyone has a phone, and our time to train emergent volunteers. Digi-
lished contact with most of the Puget use in an emergency will be reduced tal modes would be required for both
Sound hospitals. Reports were received because of it. Obviously not true! Ra- short and long haul communications.
from a total of 11 hospitals in King dio was the only communications out
County, three in Kitsap County, one in of some counties for a while. Hams What to do Now?
Mason County, and a relay concerning were operating most of those radios! Back to the preparation phase. Review
one in Pierce County. In addition, reports • The radio end of transmission lines your unit’s response to the earthquake
from the Puget Sound Blood Center and (coax) must be labeled. Otherwise with an eye toward improving your readi-
Bergen Brunswig Pharmaceutical Com- valuable time will be wasted making ness. Awareness is high in the post-disas-
pany were received. Thirty Amateurs par- the determination which radio will ter period. This is the time to promote
July 2001 91
Amateur Radio. Offer classes to all who
are interested. Recruit everyone who has STAR 2001 Grant Awarded to St Clair County
an interest into your emergency commu- The St Clair County (Illinois) ARES/RACES/SKYWARN group has, for a long time,
nications unit. Provide meaningful train- supported the Freeburg Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) with emer-
ing to your unit. Include served agencies gency and public service communications. Recently, the Freeburg ESDA obtained the
in as many training opportunities as pos- STAR 2001 Grant Award. This award, Surviving Tornadoes through Awareness and
Reaction, enabled the Freeburg ESDA to obtain and distribute 150 Specific Area Mes-
sible. Encourage all ARES/RACES/NTS
sage Encoding (SAME) weather alert receivers to persons most at risk during tornado
members to enroll in the ARRL Certifi- warnings. These special receivers that augment the outdoor warning siren system have
cation and Continuing Education Course been issued to residents of mobile homes, daycare and senior care centers, schools
in emergency communications. and the local library.
An award ceremony took place where representatives of the various agencies
“Very Proud” and public service groups met to receive the STAR Grant Award. Pictured (left to
State RACES Officer Jim Sutton, right) Freeburg Mayor Allen Watters; Freeburg Trustee Brad Towers; Freeburg Police
WA7PHD, was very favorably impressed Chief Melvin Woodruff, Jr; ARRL EC and Coordinator for Freeburg ESDA Eugene
Kramer, WA9TZL; Trustee Tom Carpenter; National Weather Service Warning
by the professionalism of the radio ama-
Meteorologist James Kramper; Illinois Emergency Management Police Advisor
teurs who supported the community. Jim Thomas Zimmerman, IEMA Public FREEBURG TRIBUNE
Pace, K7CEX, District 4 DEC, summed Information Officer Chris Tamminga;
it up this way: “I am very proud of my Douglas Wallace, American Red
EC/ROs and their teams. I can sleep well, Cross; Will Cousineau, representa-
knowing that all of our training and drill- tive for Illinois State Representative
ing was for good reason. They were there Dan Reitz; Nancy Bates, American
when needed—and will be in the future.” Red Cross; and Stan Krushas, Re-
gion 8 IEMA Coordinator.
I could not say it better myself. To all
Thanks to Eugene Kramer,
who made the Amateur Radio response a WA9TZL, EC, St Clair County, and
success—thank you very much! You earned Coordinator, Freeburg ESDA.
the right to be very proud of our effort.

145 128 117 103 86

KE4JHJ
Field Organization Reports KC4ZHF
N1LKJ K5IQZ
N8EIZ
KB2WII
WB4BIK
AA4YW
KG5GE
WW8D
Section Traffic Manager Reports
April 2001
144 W2RJL 116 W5AYX
NN2H 102
AD4XV WR8F AA2ED KG9B AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DE, EMA, ENY, EPA, GA, IA, ID,
Public Service Honor Roll K7GXZ
KC2EOT N7CEU KJ7SI 85 IL, KS, KY, LA, MDC, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NFL, NH, NLI,
April 2001 W7ZIW W9CBE WA2EDN NTX, OH, OR, ORG, SD, SDG, SBAR, SC, SFL, SNJ, STX,
This listing is to recognize amateurs whose public service 115 101
142 127 N3WAV KB2YUR TN, VA, VT, WI, WMA, WNY, WPA, WV, WWA, WY.
performance during the month indicated qualifies for 70 or N5NAV KC4VNO
more total points in the following 8 categories (as reported N0SU WD0GUF WB4UHC N0OBM
to their Section Managers). Please note the maximum WB2UVB K9LGU N7AIK N1CPX
KK1A WA4GLS
points for each category: KG4FXG W5MEN KD4HGU N2GJ
1) Checking into a public service net, using any mode, 126 KC8HTP W2CC
141 114 WA4CSQ Section Emergency Coordinator Reports
1 point each; maximum 60. N9KNJ NC4ML AB4E
2) Performing as Net Control Station (NCS) for a public W5CDX 100 April 2001
K0IBS KB0DTI KG4EZO 84
service net, using any mode, 3 points each; maximum 24. WA4DOX N3WK KE3FL K3UWO
3) Performing assigned liaison between public service WD8DHC W1JX 98 KE4DNO The following ARRL Section Emergency Coordinators
nets, 3 points each; maximum 24. W0LAW K5MC reported: AZ, CT, ENY, EWA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MDC,
125 W4WXA
4) Delivering a formal message to a third party, 1 point 140
W2AKT WA2YOW 83 MI, NLI, OH, SD, SFL, STX, SV (North), TN, VA, WCF,
each; no limit. WB2ZCM K2PB K0PIZ K2DBK WMA, WNY, WPA, WY.
5) Originating a formal message from a third party, 1 point K4YVX WA1QAA K1JPG 82
WB2QIX KF5A
each; no limit. KT6A KG4CHW K8ZJU
124 97
6) Serving as an ARRL field appointee or Section Manager, 139 113 W0FCL N2VQA
10 points each appointment; maximum 30. W3BBQ W2JHO KG4KCC K8QIP K3TX Brass Pounders League
7) Participating in a communications network for a public W5GKH KA4HHE K3CSX WB9GIU April 2001
service event, 10 points each event; no limit. N3EFW KB2ETO 96 KA8VWE The BPL is open to all amateurs in the US, Canada and US
8) Providing and maintaining an automated digital system WA4QXT WA9JWL
N2WDS 123 112 81 possessions who report to their SMs a total of 500 points or
that handles ARRL radiogram-formatted messages; 30 K5DPG KC0HOX a sum of 100 or more origination and delivery points for any
points. Stations that qualify for PSHR 12 consecutive N9BDL KF4NJP W3OKN K4BG
KV4AN KC6NBI W4QAT calendar month. All messages must be handled on amateur
months, or 18 out of a 24-month period, will be awarded a 138 frequencies within 48 hours of receipt in standard ARRL
certificate from HQ on written notification of qualifying N2YJZ W7LG KA2CQX 95 KE4PAP
WA4EIC W4CC N4CQR radiogram format.
months to the Public Service Branch at HQ. N3ZKP 122
AA2SV KE4GYR W2GUT
137 111 WB2IJH Call Orig Rcvd Sent Dlvd Total
W1QU AG9G WB4TVY 79 WX4H 420 1732 1801 5 3958
K7MQF WD4MIS 94 N3ZOC NM1K 777 281 893 10 1961
879 248 192 169 154 K2DN KO4OL
NM1K N8OD NN7H WB5NKC AF4QZ K2BCL 121 WB4ZNB W2PII KK3F 106 830 714 40 1690
K4BEH K8KV KA1VED W5SEG 32 776 756 0 1564
792 247 W4ZJY 168 W0WWR 136 AA4BN 77
KB2VRO WA5I W3IPX K4DMH WA8DHB WA9VND 516 287 597 38 1438
WA9VND KA2ZNZ N2JBA WA2YBM 93 W1GMF 5 364 908 7 1284
K6YR W7GHT 109 76
505 240 187 153 135 W7QM KC6SKK KT6A 0 664 612 2 1278
KB2EV KA2GJV W4IWW N1JBD W7EP
WZ7V W7TVA KG4FQG KA4LRM K1FP W7VSE KW1U 2 556 517 20 1095
186 W6IVV WB4GM WD4JJ KE4WBI NR2F 139 355 515 15 1094
420 232 N7DRP WB7VYH 92 K8SH
W8YS 166 K0PY WB5NKD W7BO 355 346 364 0 1065
WX4H K8PJ N7YSS 120 K6IUI W3NNL N2LTC 0 444 479 28 951
W7GB WB4BHH 134 N8DD KC7SGM 75
396 223 N5NHJ N8BV KG2D N1ARN W1PEX 2 21 785 45 853
KV4AP KB2RTZ 184 AA3SB WI2G 108 91 WB2GTG 14 380 426 19 839
AD6LW 163 152 W9YCV W4SEE
N9TVT KB2KOJ KC3Y W4MWC WZ7V 0 430 37 366 831
380 222 W5ZX W0OYH W1GMF W4EAT 0 407 354 8 769
KJ4N W7BO 182 119 KM5VA WB4PAM
KC5QZZ 161 151 132 NC1X 74 W6DOB 0 304 410 31 745
AA8SN 106 KC8KYP
373 216 AD4GL N2RPI WB2GTG WD9FLJ KB0RUU K7VVC 28 324 372 8 732
WA4GQS W3HK KB2KLH K8VFZ 90
131 WD9HII AB2IZ 73 KB1AJ 5 364 297 43 709
179 160 N3YSI K8AE KJ4N 180 224 333 0 671
294 213 W6DOB KB1DSB NZ1D K9GBR WA2GUP 88 W5PY
KK3F K8GA 150 N3RB N8EXV W0WWR 1 115 529 25 670
178 N1AKZ 130 105 K8LEN N1LKJ 3 329 318 14 664
289 205 KW1U KC2DAA W8IM
K9FHI KA4UIV 118 W4XI W1JTH WB5ZED 19 328 296 18 661
NR2F WB5ZED KA1GWE KF6OIF 71
176 159 W1ALE W3CB KC2ANN N3YSI 1 294 282 22 599
K4FQU 204 W3YVQ 149 W4CKS KA2BCE WA4EYU KD1SM W7TVA 51 247 237 61 596
W4EAT AC4CS 129 WJ2F
284 K7VVC W1PEX KI4YV K4MTX WA2CUW 87 KA1VED 6 278 278 8 570
WO0A W2MTA WA1JVV AC5Z KA2ZNZ 15 278 171 100 564
N9VE W4CAC W6QZ WA0TFC 104 WA3HJC
173 148 KA2DBD W9YPY 0 245 304 0 549
269 201 KE4JFS 158 KB5TCH KM5YL N1IST
K3JL W6JPH WA2UKX KR4MA N8IO 110 189 202 8 509
K9JPS KA4FZI N8FPN AA3GV K9GU 0 243 31 233 507
KD4GR N2KPR K4WKT KE0K
266 200 KC8CON N9MN
N8IO K2UL AF4NS 157 147 W2LC BPL for 100 or more originations plus deliveries: K9JPS
KA8WNO WA8SSI
N2CCN KC5OZT KA2DBD 205, N9VE 202, W3HK 156, WA5OUV 154, KK5GY 139,
259 194 172 N8OD133, K8PJ 107, WW8MM 106, K8LJG 104. The
KK5GY N1LTC KC2AHS 156 146 The following stations qualified for PSHR during the month
N5OUJ following stations qualified for BPL in the months indicated,
258 170 N2OPJ indicated, but were not previously recognized in this column: but were not previously recognized in this column: (Mar)
WA1FNM N3SW (Mar) W1GMF 148, KA8VWE 103, KC2ANN 87, W2PII 79, K8PJ 135, N8OD 135.
WA5OUV WN0Y KD1LE N7CEU 73.

92 July 2001
 HOW’S DX?
Tracking Down QSL Info for Chinese Stations
This month Asian DX expert Fred Laun, If you choose option (2), here is the should not be included when you cut out
K3ZO, with some assistance from Jack order in which the information appears the address and paste it on the envelope.
Shirley, N8DX, gives us another helpful on the Web page: In China the preferred order in which
hint at obtaining QSL cards from Chinese • Call Sign (this will always appear in address materials appear on the envelope
stations using a Chinese Callbook on the Western script) is as follows:
Internet. Many of you will remember • Full name of operator Postal Code
Fred’s advice three years ago in this col- • Province Province
umn on QSLing Chinese Novices (Decem- • County (This space is often left blank) County
ber 1998 page 80). Thank you, Fred and • City and Street address City and Street Address
Jack.—Bernie, W3UR • Postal Code (in Western script) Operator Name
By Fred Laun, K3ZO There are entries on the following CHINA
Thanks to BA4EG and BD7NQ, a lines as well, such as the operator’s e-mail So you can cut and paste to put every-
Chinese lookup service, ChinaQRZ, now address, if known, and the date and source thing in the proper order. However, if you
exists on the Web. It is based on the China of the information on that station. But all just paste the entire block on the enve-
Callbook so expertly put together by the info you need to successfully address lope as it appears on the lookup page, it
BA4CH. The URL is www.hellocq.net/ your envelope is contained on the first six will probably work since the directions
qrz/index.php. lines. will likely be obvious to the postman.
You will find, however, that in almost Please note that only the information You will find that almost all mainland
all cases the address is provided only in to the right of the vertical line is what Chinese personal stations (BA, BD and
Chinese characters. A few of the listings you want. For example, on the line where BG prefix) are listed. The lookup is ad-
also carry the address in English, but I the call sign appears you will see some mirably up to date. However, many of the
would estimate they are less than 10 per- Chinese characters on the left side of the BY calls (club stations) do not appear in
cent of the total. vertical line. Those characters simply this lookup, since that is a different li-
You don’t read Chinese? Not to worry. mean “call sign” in Chinese. The same is censing process handled by a different
Neither do I. But I have used the lookup true with the other lines as well. The char- government office. This lookup page is
successfully to get many cards from acters to the left of the vertical line sim- also good for some Taiwan (BO, BV and
China. Here’s how. ply explain what that line is showing, and BX) stations as well as some Macao
First of all, make sure that your
browser is set up to display Chinese fonts.
I use Netscape for most purposes, but in
the case of different fonts I find that
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is easier to
configure. Once the lookup page is up on
the screen, just do an <ALT-V> to bring
up the “View” menu and scroll down to
“Encoding.” Select “Chinese Simplified”
from the next menu if you see it listed. If
not, select “More” and then select “Chi-
nese Simplified” from the resulting menu.
Now type the call you want to look up
in the appropriate space near the top of
the page and click on the adjacent but-
ton. The address you want will appear in
the upper right part of the page, just be-
low the ChinaQRZ logo. Now you can do
one of two things:
1. You can print it, and the next time
you have dinner at your favorite Chinese
restaurant, you can take the page along
with you and ask them to write it out for
you in Western script.
2. You can print it out, assemble it on
an airmail envelope using clear tape,
write “China” down below, and mail it To get an address of a Chinese station, go to www.hellocq.net/qrz/index.php.
off, with your QSL, IRC or green stamp Type the call sign in the first empty block. The results will be in the first six lines in
and QSL card with SAE inside. the upper right corner (highlighted).

Bernie McClenny, W3UR
3025 Hobbs Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738-9728
w3ur@arrl.org

July 2001 93
(XX9) and Hong Kong (VR2) stations. in that part of the band. Generally speak- Other places where Chinese stations
A fairly complete, but somewhat out- ing, Chinese operators choose frequen- hang out frequently are 7050-7070 CW
dated list of club stations (BY calls) can cies in 5-kHz increments, so you will of- and SSB, 14025-14050 CW, 21025-
be found on the BY2HIT web page at ten find Chinese stations having in-coun- 21050 CW and 21100-21150 CW.
www.qsl.net/by2hit/ebycall.htm. try QSOs at 21405, 21410, 21415, etc. If A number of club stations are located
Other pages that contain Chinese QSL the band is open to China and you don’t at Chinese high schools; you will fre-
information include: hear activity on one of those channels, quently hear stations such as BY3AU or
www.qsl.net/bd2alf/chinalist.html— calling “CQ China” or “CQ DX Asia” on BY5QE calling CQ on SSB in almost any
a list of stations in Daqing Province one of them may produce a run of Chi- part of the 15 meter phone band. The stu-
www.qsl.net/bg7rk/callbook.htm—a nese stations for your log. dents, frequently 15-18 year-old girls, use
list of stations in Guang Xi Province Another good place to find Chinese Amateur Radio to help them practice their
Where do you find Chinese stations on stations is 29600 kHz FM, but only if English.
the air? The best place is 21400 kHz, you’re fairly close to China. I can work It just goes to show you there is al-
which serves more or less as a Chinese many China stations there easily from my ways a way! For more information on
calling frequency. The lowest class of HS0ZAR station in Thailand, but have Amateur Radio in China, check out the
home station license (BG prefix) can only never been able to do it from here on the “How’s DX?” columns in September
operate SSB on 21400-21450, so they are US East Coast. 1999 and February 2000 QST.

AMATEUR RADIO FOUNDATION TO scientific and educational projects related rious operators can work well over 200.
PUBLISH HISTORY to Amateur Radio, including DXing and This year’s contest will be held on July
A husband-and-wife team who took the introduction and promotion of Ama- 28 and 29. For complete rules check out
ham radio to some 200 DXCC countries teur Radio in underdeveloped countries. www.g4tsh.demon.co.uk/HFCC/IOTA.
will be the main subjects of a book soon Lloyd and Iris Colvin visited and op- htm or watch QST’s “Contest Corral.”
to be published. The Yasme Foundation erated from more than 200 ARRL DXCC
has commissioned a full-length history entities, including nearly every member- XU—CAMBODIA
of the foundation and a biography of its country of the United Nations. Danny A group of German Amateur Radio
two principal luminaries, Lloyd Colvin, Weil, VP2VB; Martti Laine, OH2BH; and operators will be going to Cambodia in
W6KG (who died in 1993) and Iris the late Dick McKercher, W0MLY, late July and plan to be on the air from
Colvin, W6QL (who died in 1998). among others conducted Amateur Radio Angkor Wat from July 16 to 19 for a lim-
The assistance of radio amateurs and operations under the Yasme banner. A list ited high-band operation. After that
others around the world is requested for of Yasme operations can be found at they’ll move to Sihanoukville where they
this effort. The foundation has retained www.yasme.org. will put in a full effort on all bands from
freelance writer Jim Cain, K1TN, to write The Yasme Foundation’s officers 6 to 160 meters, with an emphasis on the
the book. Anyone with information to and directors are Wayne Mills, N7NG low bands. The four-man team will be
share (reminiscences, anecdotes, photos, (president); Rusty Epps, W6OAT; Bob active on SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31.
etc.) may contact him at yasmebook@ Va l l i o , W 6 R G G ; C h a r l e s “ M a c ” Team members include Frank, DL4KQ
mybizz.net. McHenry, W6BSY; G. Kip Edwards, (low bands, CW); Siegfried, DL8KBJ
“The foundation is extremely pleased W6SZN; Martti Laine, OH2BH and (SSB); Angelo, DC9KZ (SSB, RTTY,
to have Jim Cain, a writer well-known and Fred Laun, K3ZO. PSK31); and Bernd, DL5OAB (CW). So
respected among Radio Amateurs and a far only DL4KQ has received his call:
licensed ham since 1961, to research and XU7ABR. They will have up to four
write this important Amateur Radio his- transceivers, beam antennas for 6 through
tory of Lloyd and Iris Colvin, W6KG and 20 meters and dipole antennas on 12, 17
W6QL. We believe that Jim is the most and 30 through 160 meters. QSL via
qualified person for the job,” said Yasme DL4KQ either by the bureau or direct to
Foundation President Wayne Mills, Frank Rosenkranz, Blumenstr 25, D-
N7NG. 50126 Bergheim, Germany. For direct
The Yasme Foundation is a not-for- requests send an SAE and US dollars.
profit corporation organized to conduct Two dollars will get a QSL back via air-
July is IOTA Month mail; or $1 will get QSL via normal mail.
DXers who are participating in the QSLs without SAE will go via the bu-
IOTA (Islands On The Air) Program, reau. Those needing Cambodia on any
sponsored by the Radio Society of Great bands or modes should check out the
Britain (RSGB), know that July is IOTA DXpedition’s Web page at www.
Month. This is probably the best month DL4KQ.de/ and place your votes!
to work a new one because so many
people in the Northern Hemisphere go on Wrap Up
IOTA DXpeditions, especially during the That’s all for this month. Don’t be sur-
RSGB IOTA Contest on the last full prised if you hear your editor on the air
weekend of the month. This year’s event early in July from Northern Europe for
is sure to be even better than all the rest one or two days. Thanks this month go
When these two legendary amateurs went as participation continues to grow. If you to DL4KQ, K1TN, K3ZO and N8DX for
on a DXpedition, they did it right. Usually
they would stay for 3-4 weeks and are just starting out in this DX award pro- helping to make this month’s column
everyone received a polite QSO from gram you can easily work your first 100 complete. Until next month, see you in
either Lloyd, W6KG, or Iris Colvin, W6QL. IOTA counters and some of the more se- the pileups!—Bernie, W3UR
94 July 2001
 THE WORLD ABOVE 50 MHZ

VU2ZAP and VHF in India

Rajendra Kumar, VU2ZAP, has stirred
up considerable excitement ever since
he made his first 6-meter contacts last
November 7 from his home in Bangalore,
India. By early May, Raj logged over 700
stations in 67 countries and all continents,
save North America. At least five other
Indians have also been contributing to the
first ever sustained 6 meter activity from
the second most populous country in the
world.
Raj Kumar, VU2ZAP
Raj lives in the highlands of south-
central India and makes his living grow-
ing Arabicas coffee, the fifth generation
of his family to do so. He is also a trained
electronic engineer who develops VHF-
related products, including telephones,
Raj Kumar, VU2ZAP, at his station in Bangalore, India
pagers and modems. Raj was first in-
trigued by radio as a teenager in the late
1960s and earned his first license in 1984.
He was active in VHF from the start. Raj
was one of the founders of the Repeater for newcomers and helping many get their cluded VU2MKP, who runs an IC-746 to
Society of Bangalore, which put the first licenses. He contested using the calls a six-element Yagi; VU2RCR, with an
Indian VHF repeaters on the air in 1986. VU2Z and AT0Z. VU2ZAP could usually FT-847 and a four-element Yagi; and
Now two public 2-meter repeaters oper- be found on the 17, 15, 12 and 10 meter VU2BGS, who uses a transverter with
ate in Bangalore. bands, but he had always longed to oper- 25 W and a long wire. VU2RM runs QRP
During the 1980s, Raj was also in- ate on 6 meters. Raj got that chance this to a small Yagi from Kakinada (NK16)
volved building equipment, designing kits past fall when Indians were allowed on on the eastern coast, and VU2GTE oper-
two spot frequencies on a trial basis. ates 6 meters from Bombay (MK69) on
For more background about Raj Kumar, the western coast.
check his interesting Web site at members. Raj has had incredible success on the
nbci.com/ggrk/Ham/index.html, which band with his FT-847 and a four-element
also contains photographs of his station, Yagi, as suggested by the 67 countries
home and unique gardens. he worked in just six months. On many
days during the early part of this year,
Six Meters Raj worked HZ (Saudi Arabia), EY
Indians received temporary permission (Tajikistan), D6 (Comoros), VR2 (Hong
to operate on 50.350 and 50.550 MHz this Kong), JA (Japan) and other stations with
past fall using FM only, but SSB and CW huge S9+ signals. Raj worked Europeans
were also allowed not long afterward. Six as westward as Spain, New Zealand via
meters is allocated to the land-mobile ser- long path and across the Pacific to KH6/
vice in India, as it is in some other coun- K6MIO in Hawaii. He has worked PY0FF,
tries in ITU Regions 1 (Europe and Af- as well as other Brazilians and Argentines,
rica) and 3 (Asia and the Pacific), but it is but Raj has not yet heard any signals from
unclear whether commercial users are ac- South Africa or from North America.
tually occupying the band. The initial spe-
cial authorization lasted for six months,
but in January, the permission was ex- This Month
tended until August 1. Raj and other In- July 14-15 CQ Worldwide VHF
dian operators have petitioned through Contest, 1800-2100
July 21-22 Six Club Sprint, 2300-0400
their national organization for permanent July 26-29 Central States VHF Society
Here is a cartoon drawn by VU2ZAP’s
talented cartoonist daughter Pia (all of access to a segment closer to 50.100 MHz. Conference (Ft Worth, TX)
12 years old) depicting QRM from illegal Other 6-meter operators active from July 22 Excellent EME conditions,
Chinese cordless phones. Bangalore (MK82) this past season in- but new Moon

Emil Pocock, W3EP
Box 100, Lebanon, CT 06249 (Voice 860-642-4347, fax 860-594-0259)
w3ep@arrl.org
July 2001 95
India to Easter Island certainly made some most-curious 50.090 to 50.180 with many PY and LU sta-
contacts. tions, who worked most areas of the US east
VU2ZAP also made some most un- of the Rocky Mountains. Gary Mitchelson,
usual 6-meter contacts with CE0Y/ Other VHF-UHF Activity in India N3PJU (FM19), caught ZD7K on St Helena
W7XU on Easter Island between April 2 around 2130 while trying to break the pileup
and 7. Bangalore is just north of the Indians also have allocations at 144 to on VP8CMT. Gary was the first and perhaps
Equator, while Easter Island lies just 146 MHz and 434 to 439 MHz. Hundreds only US station ZD7K worked in April.
of 2-meter FM operators and many re- Signals were extremely strong at times. On
south of the Equator, almost exactly the morning of April 12, for example, Paul
halfway around the globe. Thus, the two peaters are scattered across India, but
Besimer, KC8LGL (EM89) worked CE3SAD
stations were nearly at their antipodes, SSB/CW activity is rare. As in many and CE3EE with just 2.5 W and a dipole. Four
approximately 18,300 km apart and in other places in Asia, FM cordless phones days later, Bob Aldridge, KF4DVG (EM60)
ideal positions to take advantage of operating illegally in the 2-meter band snagged CE3SAD with 10 W and a 2-meter
5
make amateur weak-signal work difficult. / 8-λ whip mounted on his car. Other Central
spring F2 propagation. No matter which and South American prefixes reported in the
direction VU2ZAP and CE0Y/W7XU Even so, VU2RM has worked Sri Lanka
US included HC, PJ2, YS, YV, TG and TI.
pointed their antennas, the great-circle (4S7) and Thailand (HS0) on 2 meters.
distance between the two varied by less From the western coast, Indians have Europe, Africa and the Middle East
than 3500 km. worked into the Middle East. VU2MKP, Mediterranean-area stations continued
That made it uncertain what would be VU2IR, VU2TS and VU2DVP, among their runs into Africa, Central America and
the antenna headings for the strongest others, operate through AO-10. South America, but at a slower pace than in
signals. Paths more-or-less parallel to the There is plenty of potential VHF and March. New and rare stations in European
higher activity in India, despite the lim- logs included C91CF (Mozambique), J5X
equator might have seemed the most (Guinea-Bissau), S79KS (Seychelles),
likely, but that is not exactly what Raj and ited allocations and other problems. Sat- VP8CMT and ZD7MY. G0KZG/mm (EK88)
Arliss discovered. VU2ZAP usually made ellite and EME are obvious possibilities. worked well into western and central Europe
initial contact with CE0Y/W7XU around Indians are not well acquainted with spo- as he steamed off the west-African coast.
1530 or 1600 with a beam heading some- radic E and there is little documentation South Americans continued to work into
on the extent of E-skip from India. This southern Europe and the Middle East, but
what west of north, but the peak heading conditions seemed to slow by the second half
gradually moved farther west as the summer may provide Raj and other Indian
of the month. PY, CX, LU and CE stations
evening approached local midnight. 6-meter operators with some different sort worked EH, I, 9H, SV, 5B and 4X during the
CE0Y/W7XU started with his antennas of excitement. Two-meter tropospheric unusual conditions of April 12. Jose Carbini,
east of north and found he had to move ducting across the Indian Ocean should be LU6DRV, reported EH7KW, SV1EN,
excellent for well-placed stations along SV9AJN, 4X6ON, JY9NX and HZ1MD on
progressively eastward during the same April 14.
period. The path typically stayed open the coasts. Perhaps only low VHF and
Unusual paths skewed toward the south
until 2000, at least. higher activity in adjacent regions, includ- also provided rare opportunities for US 4 and
Raj and Arliss were surprised by the ing the western coast of Africa, puts a 5 call-area stations to work southern Europe
initial northerly headings, which seemed damper on these possibilities. so late in the season. On the morning of April
to put their great-circle path over the Po- 9, K2RTH/4 found 5B4FL via such a skewed
ON THE BANDS path. The next morning, WA5RT reported
lar Regions. They were at a loss to ex- EH8BPX; W4UM worked EH7KW; and
plain the apparent drifting of optimal path Solar activity remained at unusually high
levels during the first half of April, resulting K2RTH/4 logged EH7KW, EH8BPX, EH8YG
toward lower latitudes as the opening in significant auroral activity on several days and several CT3 stations. A few US district-4
progressed. Signals were often S9, but and enhanced 50-MHz F-layer activity. A few and -5 stations made similar contacts on the
were sometimes much stronger. On April brief sporadic-E openings and localized tro- afternoon of April 11, when many operators
pospheric enhancement added to the interest- in the eastern half of the country noticed
3, CE0Y/W7XU worked VU2BGS, who strong backscatter to the south. ZF1DC was
was running just 1 W and a dipole about ing mix of propagation. Dates and times are
UTC. also reported into Europe. Stations in the
12 feet high. The next day around 1715, Northeast heard strong Spanish and Portu-
VU2ZAP reduced his power to 125 mW Six Meter DX guese TV video around 48.250 MHz about the
and Arliss dropped down to less than same time, but no Europeans on 50 MHz.
Typical spring equinox conditions contin-
1 W, and they could still make contact. ued throughout April, no doubt enhanced by Asia and the Pacific
Signals usually peaked for VU2ZAP at some of the highest levels of solar activity so US stations from Southern California to
about 315° and CE0Y/W7XU at 70°. far observed for Cycle 23. Examples of long- Florida continued to work ZL, VK and other
These are closer to the expected headings path and skewed-path propagation seemed Pacific areas, especially during the first half
under ordinary circumstances. more common. In addition, several Pacific, of the month. WA3SIX, WA3WUL and per-
Central and South American expeditions en- haps others in the Northeast caught ZL3TY,
It is difficult to explain these contacts. livened activity worldwide. Some portions of
If the initial contacts were made via probably via a sporadic-E link, on April 12.
the summaries are based on otherwise un- There were few other surprises. W5UWB,
great-circle paths, they must have acknowledged reports from G4UPS, the K7ICW, N0LL and others worked FO5RA
crossed the auroral zone—the least UKSMG Announcement Page and the Web- (French Polynesia) on the afternoon of April
likely for ordinary F-layer propagation based DX Summit. 1, while CE0Y/W7XU was booming in. N0LL
near the MUF. It is possible that these DX in the Americas
also found FO3BM. The Polynesian pair went
contacts with northerly headings were on to work others in the US 4 and 5 call areas
US stations across much of the country, later in the month, as did KH8/N5OLS and
not along great-circle routes at all, but with the exception of the upper Midwest and AH8A (American Samoa). Ron Silver,
over oddly skewed paths, similar to Pacific Northwest, continued to work PY, CX, K4SUS, worked all four of them on April 14.
those observed in other parts of the LU, ZP and CE stations on most days during VK9ML (Mellish Reef) was on the air for
world during geomagnetic disturbances. the first half of the month. VP8CMT (Falkland just four days, but few fortunate US stations
Several impressive geomagnetic storms Islands) appeared on several days, providing were able to catch him. Bob Magnani,
did occur in early April, when the sun a new country for many in the W1 through K6QXY, worked him on April 22 around
W5 call areas. 2236, for a US first and DXCC entity #118
erupted in its most intense period of ac- The opening of April 11-12, which coin- for Bob. KF6GYM, K5AM and N5JHV found
tivity for this cycle. Whatever the ex- cided with a great geomagnetic storm, was him over the succeeding two days. In addi-
planation, VU2ZAP and CE0Y/W7XU especially noteworthy. The band filled from tion to the more-common Pacific stations,
96 July 2001
XE2EED worked FK8CA (New Caledonia) tions, including W3BO and W3VIR, but the
and VK8AH in Northern Territory, Australia. W3s heard nothing of the Asians Arliss was
Activity from Japan and Hong Kong also also working.
seemed to slow during April, but Conditions must have been especially
the enthusiastic Asians continued to good on April 9. I5MXX, I0WTD and other
log interesting calls. Among those in JA logs Italians worked KH8/N5OLS around 2115
were 3D2AG, 5B4FL, 9V1JA, FW5ZL, (26,400 km). JY9NX and 4X1RF found
FK1TK, FK8FHM, H40RW and JY9NX. JG3IFX and other JAs after 2140 (at least
VR2XMT reported KH4/W1VX and VK9ML 31,000 km) for some of the longest-path con-
on April 23 and worked A4, JA, LU, PY, VK tacts claimed. The next day around 2055,
and VU nearly simultaneously the next day. AH8A worked 5B4FL (26,000 km) along a
similar path. On April 25 after 1230, PY5CC
Some Expeditions worked VK8MS, VK8AH and five VK4 sta-
After N6XQ and XE2EED packed up the tions (about 24,000 km).
3G0Z expedition to Juan Fernandez on April
3, the pair operated from various locations in Aurora
Peru for more than a week as 4T1SIX. They In addition to the spectacular aurora of
often operated under cramped conditions that March 31-April 1 reported last month, there
allowed them to put up only wire antennas, was a relatively weak aurora on April 8 and
and they were troubled by electrical noise, another intense event over the evening of April
especially in Cuzco and Lima. Nevertheless, 11-12. Stations from coast to coast and as far
4T1SIX worked all US call areas, plus VE1-3 south as Georgia and Oklahoma participated
and VE9. in the April 11-12 event, but little that was
Arliss Thompson, W7XU and his wife out of the ordinary took place. Gary Flynn,
N0QJM operated from Easter Island (CE0Y) KE8FD (EM89), worked 1850 km west to
during the first week in April. The pair made K0GU (DN70) on 2 meters, for one of the
just over 1000 contacts on 6 meters on all longest contacts reported. Ron Sizer, K1VYU
continents and in 54 DXCC entities, includ- (FN31), hooked up with W3EP (FN31), Carl Mohlin, SM3AKW, with his antennas.
ing stations in every US call area, as well as N1BUG (FN44) and WA8RJF (EN91) on 432
VE1, 2 and 9. N0LL was especially excited MHz. Also reporting auroral activity were from time to time, but he had not heard any
to work CE0Y/W7XU because the contact N1RZ, W1ZC, WB2AMU, WB2EZG, WV2V, 1296-MHz aurora until this past April 1, when
gave him 6-meter DXCC entity #100, after N7DB, N0JK and N0LL. he copied SM5QA. The pair completed 10 days
many years on the band. Many others got a later, after more than a year of efforts.
new country from their Easter Island contacts. Aurora Down Under
Arliss also worked European prefixes SV, 9H, Are there radio auroras in the Southern
I, EH, throughout the Middle East, including Hemisphere? Of course, but we do not often VHF/UHF/MICROWAVE NEWS
5B, JY, OD, 4X and A4, as well as VU, YB read about such events, primarily because 1296-MHz EME Beacon
and JA in Asia. there are relatively few populated areas south
Clint Walker, operating as W1LP/mm on of 30° latitude and within reach of even the The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
both sides of the Panama Canal, was as- most intense radio aurora. The geomagnetic (SETI) League is running a novel beacon with
tounded at the extremely strong signals from storm of March 31-April 1 provided one of an antenna array that tracks the Moon. The
both 3G0Z and CE0Y/W7XU for several days those rare opportunities for radio Aurora Aus- W2ETI beacon runs on 1296.000 MHz, with
running. On April 6, Clint worked Easter Is- tralis. David Minchin, VK5KK, who writes 20 W output to a quad array of right-hand-
land easily with his 2.5 W handheld FT-817 the “VHF—UHF, An Expanding World” col- circularly-polarized helix antennas, whenever
and built-in mini-antenna as he walked around umn in the Australian journal Amateur Radio, the Moon is above the horizon at FN20.
the deck of his tanker. summarized activity in his May issue. Paul Shuch, N6TX, SETI League Execu-
V31RH (operated by Dick Hanson, He reported that several dozen VK1, 2, 3 tive Director, estimates that the beacon signal
K5AND) made 225 QSOs on 6 meters in 17 and 5 stations scattered across the southern should be strong enough to hear off the Moon
DXCC entities during his brief stay in Belize part of the country made auroral contacts on with a 12-foot dish and DSP-enhanced opti-
early in April. About 100 of his QSOs were 50 and 144 MHz. The Australians’ experi- mal receiver. The current operating schedule
with ZL and VK stations and another 100 were ences are much like those reported from North is a standard 2.5-minute EME sequence, which
with US stations, primarily in the southern America and Europe, save their maximum consists of 60 seconds of steady CW, 60 sec-
half of the country and mostly by scatter. range on 144 MHz seemed limited to 1200 onds at half power, followed by 30 seconds of
km or so and beam headings did not usually W2ETI identification in slow Morse code.
Long-Path Contacts venture far from due south. The main purpose of the beacon is to pro-
The relatively shorter auroral paths ob- vide amateur and professional radio astrono-
Bob Cooper, ZL4AAA, was among sev- mers with a signal to calibrate receiving sys-
eral operators to mention several spectacular served Down Under might be the result of the
greater distance between southernmost por- tems from a known source in the sky. Paul
long-path sessions during April. On 50 MHz, hopes to increase the beacon power to 100 W
long-path contacts are those that go around tions of Australia and the southern auroral
zone. In contrast to populated areas of Europe in the near future. For more information about
the daylight side of the Earth in the opposite the beacon and the SETI League’s other
direction from the ordinary direct great-circle or North America, only the most intense au-
roras affect Australia. The only other conti- projects, check the Web site at www.
path. Such contacts are always longer than setileague.org.
20,000 km in length, that is more than half- nental areas in the Southern Hemisphere
way around the Earth. ZL4AAA, for example, within radio aurora range are the southern tips
of South America and Africa. September Conferences
worked VU2ZAP around 1945 on April 7 over
about a 28,600-km great-circle path. The Eastern VHF/UHF conference is
There were numerous similar contacts. First 1296-MHz Aurora Contact scheduled for August 31 to September 2 at the
Around 1430 on April 3, LU8MB worked Carl Mohlin, SM3AKW, and Karl-Gosta Radisson Hotel in Enfield, Connecticut. For
VK4CP and other Australians via the long Forssen, SM5QA, completed a historic first further information, Contact Bruce Wood,
path across Africa (28,100 km). CE0Y/W7XU 1296-MHz aurora contact on April 11 at 1650. N2LIV, at bdwood@erols.com.
also made some extraordinary long-path con- Signals were 33A both ways, with character- Microwave Update 2001, sponsored by the
tacts that morning, beginning with VU2ZAP istic Doppler broadening and a 5-kHz Dop- 50-MHz and Up Group of Northern California,
(21,800 km) and other Indians around 1540, pler shift. The pair ran 500 W each with four takes place September 27 through 30 at the Four
then YF1OO, YB0CBI and YC1MH (about 27-element Yagis and a 2.3-meter dish. The Points Hotel, Sunnyvale, California. For infor-
25,400 km) after 1610. Around 1820, Arliss two were 358 km apart. mation about presenting a paper, activities and
heard 9M2TO/b via long path. One unusual Carl had been attempting to make a 1296- accommodations, see the Conference Web page
aspect of these long paths over North America MHz auroral contact for more than 20 years. at www.microwaveupdate.org/.
was that Arliss did work occasional US sta- Other stations had heard his signals via aurora
July 2001 97
 RADIOS TO GO

From the Inbox

Many readers have written, providing
details and pictures of their mobile in-
stallations. Believe me, the ingenuity and
meticulous attention to detail are impres-
sive, to say the least. See for yourself as
this month, Wade Biggs, WA7DE, takes
to the stage to share information about
his installation of a popular rig in a popu-
lar vehicle.
I just finished installing an ICOM 706
MKII-G transceiver in my new Ford Ex-
plorer, and thought your readers might
like to hear of the experience. The an-
tenna mounts were a problem, although
getting at the dc circuits proved to be
more trouble than anticipated, too. But
first, the antennas.
The VHF/UHF dual-band antenna is
in the center of the roof. That took a while The sturdy antenna mount crafted from a
stainless steel bar. The control head fits nicely in the
because I had no idea how to proceed Explorer’s console.
without dropping part of the headliner
and taking a look. I have two days in-
vested in installing a Motorola NO mount “Bin” There
through a hole in the roof and running Ford conveniently put a couple of bins found that it provided several distinct
the feed line. Most of that time was spent in the face of the console under the broad- advantages. First, it is a separate circuit
in exploration [a lurking pun?—WF4N] cast radio and heater controls, and this fused for 25 A, adequate for the IC-706’s
and apprehension. Did I really want to spot is a natural for mounting the trans- 20-A draw. Second, it is energized all the
drill a hole in the middle of the roof of ceiver control head. I made a metal time, so there’s no need to have the igni-
my brand-new Explorer? But that choice speaker grill to cover the top bin and tion key on to operate the radio. The IC-
was better than the alternatives—using a mounted the control head on the grill. The 706 has a timer circuit, selectable up to
mag-mount or through-the-glass an- rig’s speaker is behind the control head two hours, that can turn the radio off au-
tenna—or locating the antenna on a front in the upper bin. The lower bin makes a tomatically. This prevents the rig from
fender. Fortunately, Ford put a light fix- convenient place to keep the microphone. running the battery down if it is left on
ture under the ceiling at a good spot for inadvertently. Third, the lighter socket is
an antenna, and I obtained access for the Wires Away de-energized when the starter motor is
feed line that way. Removing the plastic floor trim, I dis- engaged. This prevents voltage spikes
covered a channel in the floor under the from damaging any accessories con-
Make a Mount doorframes on the right side of the car. nected to the electrical system. These fea-
For the HF antenna, I manufactured a The channel is used to route cables tures were enough for me to want to use
mount from a piece of 2 × 14-inch stain- around the vehicle. This channel is ideal the lighter circuit, but naturally I didn’t
less steel bar about 3/ 8 inch thick. The for the transceiver control cable, speaker want a plug going into the dashboard [Or
mount bolts to the bottom of the rear wires and dc cables. [If you choose to the associated voltage drop.—WF4N]. I
bumper and projects out the left side, but route radio wiring alongside vehicle wir- disassembled the dash until I could get
doesn’t extend so far that it is outside the ing, check for interference problems to the backside of the fuse panel and tap
fender line. Anything the body of the car before making the installation perma- the power there.
will pass will also pass the antenna. The nent.—WF4N]
mount is quite strong, and I don’t have to Searching for a location for the radio Epilogue
worry about road vibration or wind itself, I settled for a very tight spot under So far I’ve found the Explorer to be a
stress—nothing is going to bend this the right rear passenger seat. This loca- fairly quiet vehicle as far as radio noise
mount. I made a couple of shoulder wash- tion is out of the way, and with careful goes, even though the noise floor does
ers out of an old nylon kitchen cutting positioning of the radio mount on the rise a bit on HF SSB when the vehicle is
board to insulate the bolt that holds a floor, the rear seat nestles down around running. However, the DSP in the ICOM
spring on the mount. The bolt passes the radio when the seat is folded down does a good job of keeping the hash down
through a 3/4-inch diameter hole to mini- for cargo space. to manageable levels. Not surprisingly,
mize capacitive coupling between the I had been temporarily using the dash- on VHF and UHF FM, there is no noise
spring and ground. board lighter socket as a power plug, and at all.

Roger Burch, WF4N
Box 100, Island, KY 42350
wf4n@arrl.org

98 July 2001
 DIGITAL DIMENSION
The Internet, HAAT and Excellent Radio Freeware
You can depend on one thing regard- he and Beb Larkin, W7SLB, completed an
ing the Internet, and that is change. Web EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) contact on 144
sites appear and disappear overnight. MHz using only single Yagis and 150 W
Links that worked yesterday don’t work (or less) of power. They accomplished this
today. As a result, writing about the feat using the PUA43 mode of the DSP-10.
Internet is like trying to cross a minefield According to Bob, “Copy, of course,
without a map. was off the computer screen. The aver-
For example, in May, I praised (to high age signal strength was estimated to be
heaven) the Height Above Average Ter- about 20 dB below the level that can be
rain (HAAT) calculator at the FCC’s copied by ear.”
Mass Media Bureau, Audio Services Bob added, “The QSO was not pretty
Division Web page (www.fcc.gov/mmb/ in that a total elapsed time of 61/2 hours
asd/bickel/haat.html). About the time was needed over three days! But the prin-
May QST found its way to your mailbox, ciples were demonstrated and that was
the HAAT calculator at the FCC Web site our goal. Work is continuing to get the
was disabled. If you tried to use the cal- Radio Mobile predicts and calculates QSO time down to an hour or less with-
culator, you received the following various aspects concerning the out going to big power.”
message: “This program is no longer performance of your radio system. Find Impressive!
out more about this free software at the
available due to inconsistencies and po- Radio Mobile Web site (www.cplus.org/
tentially invalid results. Once resolved, rmw/english1.html).
The Biggest Eyeball QSO
the program will be restored.” As I write this, I am planning my trip
By the time this issue of QST finds its to the Dayton Hamvention. I try to go
way to your mailbox, the HAAT calcula- The Radio Mobile Web site comes in every year. Some years I make it, some
tor may be up and running again…or two flavors, English (www.cplus.org/ years I don’t.
maybe not. In either case, I found a rmw/english1.html) and French Some people do not understand my
workaround that is not subject to the va- (www.cplus.org/rmw/index.html). Ei- attraction to Dayton. What does it have
garies of the Internet. You can calculate ther one allows you to download Radio to offer that other hamfests don’t? Why
HAAT on any Windows computer with Mobile and provides step-by-step instruc- do I drive 1422 miles roundtrip to attend
software called Radio Mobile. It is tions on how to use it. a big hamfest?
“freeware” (free software) developed by Radio Mobile uses the elevation data For starters, many companies that sell
Roger Coudé, VE2DBE. Radio Mobile is contained in DEM (digital elevation ham radio products wait until Dayton to
one of the most useful pieces of ham ra- model/matrix) files that you may down- introduce the latest and greatest in ham
dio software, free or otherwise, that I load from various sites on the Internet. radio hardware and software.
have encountered in a while. These files are huge (approximately 9.6- Dayton also has a huge flea market
Radio Mobile calculates HAAT, but Mb each), so make sure you download the where you can find just about anything
that is only one of its functions. VE2DBE compressed versions. Radio Mobile re- you are looking for, not to mention things
developed the software as a tool to pre- quires that you convert the DEM files to you weren’t looking for. I always man-
dict the performance of radio systems. As DTED (digital terrain/topographic age to fill my mental want list by going
such, you can use it to calculate the cov- elevation data) format. Luckily, you can up and down the long aisles of the
erage area of a radio system such as an also download a DEM-to-DTED converter Hamvention flea market and sometimes
FM repeater or determine whether two program from the Radio Mobile Web site. I even find interesting souvenirs for the
stations are line of sight for VHF and To prove that I actually use the stuff I loved ones back home.
UHF communications. write about, check these links to view the Then, there are the forums where the
You can connect a GPS receiver to HAAT file (www.tapr.org/~wa1lou/ experts in various Amateur Radio endeav-
your computer and view your location on haat.txt) and coverage map (www. ors speak and respond to queries from the
the Radio Mobile maps. The location of tapr.org/~wa1lou/w2.gif) for my APRS audience. If you need an answer, Dayton
other Radio Mobile–GPS users can be digipeater that I produced using Radio is the place to find it.
displayed by connecting to the other users Mobile. All these are great attributes, but as far
via a LAN or the Internet. I highly recommend Radio Mobile and as I am concerned, the primary reason I keep
With a pair of 3-dimensional thank VE2DBE for his generosity in mak- going back is that the Dayton Hamvention
eyeglasses (the ones with red and blue ing this software available to everyone is the biggest eyeball QSO in the world. At
lenses), you can ogle stereo views of at no cost. Dayton, I can see a lot of the folks I have
selected terrain that you generate with met on the air or have corresponded with
Radio Mobile. In case you lost your pair DSP-10 News via the mails during the past 12 months. I
of 3-D glasses, here is a link (www. In May, I updated you on the DSP-10 can also see and meet the shakers and mak-
rainbowsymphony.com/) courtesy of softradio that was developed by Bob ers and the famous and infamous who make
VE2DBE, where you can buy new ones. Larkin, W7PUA. Bob just announced that Amateur Radio what it is today.

Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU
One Glen Ave, Wolcott CT 06716-1442
wa1lou@arrl.net, www.tapr.org/~wa1lou
July 2001 99
 QRP POWER
Antenna Time
If it’s July, it’s antenna time! Over the well suited to portable QRP operation. You
past 12 months I have encountered several can feed this antenna with 50 ohm coax for
antenna-related items that are worthy of pre- a 40 meter 1/2 wave dipole. Or, using bal-
senting in QRP Power. As QRPers, we are anced feed line, you can load this basic 40
giving up a 13 dB power advantage. One of meter dipole on other HF bands, from 80
the few places we can offset this disparity to 10 meters.
is in the antenna system. In the QRP game,
antenna efficiency is paramount, especially The DK9SQ Portable Antenna Mast
when operating portable in the bush. Many times, when operating portable, Figure 2—The author’s attempt at
it is impossible to erect an antenna any reconstructing WA3WSJ’s multi-band
A-Trail Dipole Construction higher than 15 or 20 feet. Therefore, the version of the AT dipole. Left to right:
Last October Ed Breneiser, WA3WSJ, DK9SQ collapsible mast, available from 1-inch PVC end cap, partially assembled
(I used this size to show clarity); 3/4-inch
and I met on the Appalachian Trail, near Kanga US, 3 is a welcome accessory. The PVC end caps, fully epoxy potted and
Hazelton, Pennsylvania, for an afternoon mast is great for those times when the ready to use as a center insulator;
of QRP fun. In February’s column, I de- trees won’t cooperate. PL-259/mini 300-ohm ladder line
scribed Ed’s A-Trail multi-band dipole. Using this mast, I have erected light- before soldering and potting with epoxy.
Since that time, the EPA QRP Club has weight dipoles by taping the center insu-
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DX CLUB
refined the design (Figure 1) and has lator to the second-from-the-top mast sec-
posted the information on their Web site: tion, and pushing the mast sections up one
www.nepa.org/pages/at-ant.htm. The at a time. Paul Stroud, AA4XX, used two
info page describes both mono and multi- of these masts to support his phased, dual-
band versions that use tough #26 AWG, element, 20 meter vertical array during
19 strand Copperweld, PTFE covered his sea kayaking trip to the North Caro-
wire available from Davis RF 1: www. lina Outer Banks (QRP Power, Jan 2001).
davisrf.com/ham1/flexweve.htm. This fiberglass mast is very light-
To recreate Ed’s original multi-band weight (2.2 pounds) and rugged (triple
design, I started with two 33-foot ele- reinforced fiberglass), and it collapses to
ments and fed the antenna with 300 ohm 46 inches in length. Since the mast ex-
miniature polyvinyl ladder line I obtained tends to 33 feet, by taping a wire to the
from Pat Ramsey, N1MIT, at the RF Con- top, running it down the length of the mast
nection 2 (www.therfc.com). and adding radials along the ground (at-
Figure 3—The NorCal BLT, a Balanced
The dipole center insulator is made from tached to the shield of the coax), you can Line Tuner designed for QRP operation in
a 3/4 inch PVC end cap that incorporates a construct an extremely effective 40 meter the field.
SO-239 connector on the bottom. The end vertical antenna. With the DK9SQ mast
cap is potted with epoxy for strength. Strain the possibilities are endless. On the web,
relief for the elements is provided by the go to: www.bright.net/~kanga/kanga. Instead of using the supplied case and
screw eyes (Figure 2) that allow the dipole panel material, I opted to put my tuner
elements to be looped through prior to sol- NorCal’s BLT (on whole wheat?)
into an old MFJ accessory box that I had
dering to the wires coming from the SO- In the past NorCal has done a great job recycled. I felt the additional strength
239. This design is exceedingly robust and with kits, but a sandwich? Actually, BLT offered by the all-metal case would in-
stands for Balanced Line Tuner, designed crease survivability. My tuner went to-
1
Davis RF, PO Box 730, Carlisle, MA 01741. especially for QRP to-the-field operation.
2
RF Connection, 213 North Frederick Ave, gether uneventfully and is a welcome
This NorCal kit consists of all the parts, addition to my portable station.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
including a PC board, case and knobs. It The BLT is specifically designed to
RON POLITYKA, WB3AAL
is built “Manhattan Style” by gluing small match balanced feed line, although it can
round isolation pads of PC board mate- also tune coaxial feed lines as well as end-
rial to a larger piece of PC board that acts fed wire antennas. It incorporates a rather
as the tuner chassis. This style of home- innovative SWR indicator in the form of
brew construction has been catching on a resistive bridge circuit. As you approach
in QRP circles since it is very easy to do, resonance, the built-in LED SWR indi-
and success is virtually assured. The PC cator extinguishes, letting you know that
board chassis acts like a huge ground the feed line is properly tuned for low
plane, ensuring no ground loops develop SWR. All in all, the BLT is an extremely
when building the circuitry. handy accessory that offers the pleasure
I took a different tack with my BLT. and pride associated with building your
Figure 1—This 40 meter Appalachian Trail
dipole from the EPQ-QRP Club is fed with 3
Kanga US, 3521 Spring Lake Drive, Findlay, own gear. Check it out at: www.fix.net/
50-ohm RG-8X coaxial cable. OH 45840 jparker/norcal.html.

Rich Arland, K7SZ
25 Amherst Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
k7sz@arrl.org

100 July 2001
 EXAM INFO
Amateur Extra Question Pool to be Updated This Summer
The Amateur Extra question pool is up POB 565101, Dallas, TX 75356-5101; 594-0200. The ARRL can provide media kits
for revision this summer. The Extra syl- fmaia@prodigy.net for your use in publicizing your ARRL
labus, just revised, will be the basis from • QPC Member Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, National Exam Days. Just contact Jennifer
Hagy, N1TDY, at ARRL HQ at 860-594-0328
which the pool questions will be reviewed ARRL VEC Manager, 225 Main St, or jhagy@arrl.org.
and updated where needed. The new Newington, CT 06111; w9jj@arrl.org
Extra class syllabus can be viewed on APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE
ARRLWeb at www.arrl.org/arrlvec/ NEW MORSE EXAM STANDARDS TAKE ADEQUATE ID AT TEST SESSIONS
pools.html. EFFECT JULY 1
Remember that every person seeking to
The Amateur Extra question pool up- At its July 21, 2000 meeting, the National earn a new license or upgrade an existing li-
date will be completed by December 1, Conference of VECs (NCVEC) voted to adopt cense is required to provide sufficient identi-
new Morse code testing standards to be fol- fication to prove his/her identity. A legal photo
2001 for July 1, 2002 implementation in lowed by all VECs and VEs effective on or ID will do this, as will certain other formal
exams. The Technician and then General before July 1, 2001. Those new standards are: photo IDs (things like a driver’s license, pass-
pool revisions will follow one year and • Only the fill-in-the-blank format 10- ports, government agency/work IDs, some
two years later, respectively. question quizzes will be used (multiple choice school IDs and so forth).
This revision cycle is your opportu- format 10-question quizzes are to be phased Persons without photo IDs, and/or young
nity for a complete and comprehensive out by July 1, 2001). persons must supply two forms of alternate
review of each of your question pools. All • Restatement (reminder) of the procedure identification to satisfy the ID requirement.
for all VEs that specifies that Morse code ex- These two items can include:
pools can be viewed on ARRLWeb at the aminees are entitled to be scored up to two • Non-photo ID/driver’s license
URL shown above. ways in order to pass a Morse code exam; • Social Security Card
those methods are: • Birth certificate (must have the appropri-
Seeking Public Input for the (1) By correctly answering seven of ten ate seal)
Amateur Extra Question Pool fill-in-the-blank format questions; or • Minor’s work permit or school report card
We need your input to assist us with
(2) By achieving a character count of at • Library card
the update of your Element 4 Amateur
least 25 characters copied correctly on a one- • Utility bill, bank statement or other busi-
minute-solid-copy review. ness correspondence that specifically names
Extra question pool! Both methods are to be used, should a the person
Regretfully, the Question Pool Com- passing score not be achieved with one of the • Postmarked envelope addressed to the
mittee has received very little input from methods. person indicating the same mailing address as
the amateur community in over a decade • All routine Morse exams will be transmit- shown on Form 605
of question pool revisions. Because pub-
ted/sent using the Farnsworth method of send- • Employment ID.
ing the characters (characters are sent faster than The ARRL has learned that some VEs and
lic awareness appears to be at an all-time the overall speed, with additional spacing added VE teams have not been consistent in their ID
high, however, the QPC looks forward to between characters and words to balance out the standards. Some VEs simply accept the stipula-
significant contributions for the upcom- message to the prescribed speed). As necessary, tion of adequate identification made by other
ing pool revision cycles. standard 5 WPM exams (sent at a 5 WPM char- VEs, or they accept claims of identity made by
acter speed), or special message/character third parties (such as parents or relatives).
Don’t miss out! This will be your best While we tell VEs and VE teams that they
speeds necessary to accommodate persons with
opportunity to help shape the future ques- such needs, are available upon request. should strive to not turn anyone away, there
tion pools and the knowledge base re- • The Farnsworth character speed used for are some minimum standards to be upheld
quired of our future Technician, General routine exams will be between 13 and 15 above all else—one of those standards is the
and Extra-class amateurs. WPM. ARRL VEC will be using 15-WPM clear and complete identity of the person be-
Please include with your submission characters. ARRL Morse code practice mate- ing served.
rials and W1AW bulletins will use 15-WPM Applicants: If you are seeking a new
the subelement reference that you are license or upgrade be sure to bring your one
Farnsworth characters as well.
supplying input on. For question updates, photo-ID, or two forms of ID and a copy.
please reference the current subelement
• The Morse code audio note frequency
will be in the range of 700-1000 Hz. ARRL VEs: If you are a volunteer examiner, don’t
and/or question number and the text of VEC will be using 750 Hz. let yourself or your VE team be forced into serv-
the existing question, answer or dis- The NCVEC’s goal in setting and an- ing someone with less than complete identifi-
nouncing these standards is to put the ama- cation documentation. Be sure your public an-
tractors that you would like to see re- nouncements emphasize the need to meet these
placed. For new questions, please teur community on the “same page” in so far
as Morse code exam procedures and param- ID requirements. And, to ensure compliance,
supply as much of the question, answer eters are concerned. ask your applicants to bring not only an origi-
and three distractors as possible. Com- nal ID but also a copy of the ID for the file. In
plete questions can be worked through the FALL NATIONAL EXAM DAY states where copying a driver’s license or other
committee far easier than partial ones. photo ID is not permitted, just be sure that the
WEEKEND—SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2001. applicant has supplied adequate ID, and that
Send your question pool input by e- The ARRL Fall National Exam Day (week- each of the three VEs has reviewed the ID.
mail or postal mail to QPC Chairman end) in 2001 will be held on the last full Don’t take a chance assuming someone’s
Scotty Neustadter, W4WW, with copies weekend in September this year—Saturday and identity—don’t put yourself, your accredita-
to QPC Members W5YI and myself, Sunday, September 29-30, 2001. tion or your FCC license on the line. Identity is
W9JJ, as follows: If you are looking for information regard- to be proved by the applicant, not via a third
ing exams to be held in your area, or informa- party or relative’s claim. If you have a poster
• QPC Chairman Scotty Neustadter, tion concerning the questions pools, see that or information sheet in the sign-in area, be sure
W4WW, 9710 Dortmund Dr SE, Hunts- ARRL/VEC’s Web site at www.arrl.org/ that the poster/sign states that “complete iden-
ville, AL 35803; w4ww@arrl.net arrlvec/, or call 860-594-0300. For instruc- tification documents” are required for service.
• QPC Member Fred Maia, W5YI, tors and club info, contact the ARRL at 860-

Bart Jahnke, W9JJ
ARRL VEC Manager

July 2001 101
 OLD RADIO
The Allure of Novice Stations
One popular aspect of collecting is
replicating your old Novice station. We’ve
talked about this before. There also seems
to be a growing number of hams who were
never active on the Novice CW bands who
are now gathering, building and operat-
ing vintage Novice stations! Mike Silva,
KK6GM, sent an interesting article about
his station. Mike operates his Novice gear
as often as possible. Listen for him on the
air.—K2TQN
The Conar Twins
By Mike Silva, KK6GM
Anybody who entered Amateur Radio
in the ’60s probably daydreamed at some
time over the “Conar Twins”: the model
400 transmitter and model 500 receiver.
The rigs were available both directly from
Conar and as part of home-study courses
offered by National Radio Institute. Both
covered the 80, 40 and 15 meter bands, controlled and has a power input of 25 ing shipment so that the Tune cap rotor
and were available both as kits (each un- W. The controls are very basic: ON/OFF, plates were rubbing against it. I just bent
der $40) and assembled. Band , Tune and Load . There is a crystal the coil back into a safe position and all
A pair of Twins recently popped up for socket and a key jack on the front panel, was well. While I had the rig open I
sale and I jumped at the chance. What I an antenna jack on the back, and that’s it. checked it over and took a few pictures.
found was not bad, not bad at all. As soon as I had the 400 out of the box After bringing up the rig on a variac,
I naturally started twiddling the knobs, I plugged in a key, a dummy load and a
The Transmitter and did I get a surprise! The tuning con- 40-meter crystal. Setting the load cap to
The Conar 400 transmitter is a one- trol made a terrible metal-on-metal sound, full mesh and pressing the key, the plate-
tube affair using the (then) popular and felt as though somebody had taken current meter took off swinging unlike
6DQ6B TV sweep tube. (For more than a pair of Vice Grips to the Tune cap. I any I’ve ever seen. It took about 6 sec-
10 years the transmitter in the ARRL’s quickly opened the rig and found the prob- onds to settle down. This is one high-Q
How to Become a Radio Amateur was lem. The pi-net coil is held in position meter! The manual calls for loading
based upon the same tube.) It is crystal only by its leads, and it had shifted dur- the transmitter to 90 mA, and at that

The Conar 400 transmitter.

The clean interior layout of
the 400 transmitter.

John Dilks, K2TQN
125 Warf Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234-8501
k2tqn@arrl.org
102 July 2001
A front view of the Conar 500 receiver.
On the “inside” of
the 500 receiver.

Collector Profile 6U8 stage is adequate, and of course with

Mike Silva, KK6GM, was first li-
phones it’s more than enough. There is a
censed as WN6RRE in 1971. After modest amount of hum, and two modifi-
some years of hamming, mostly with a cations have been recommended for the
Heath HW-101, he drifted into the com- 500s with this problem. It involves re-
puter field and has only become active placing the single rectifier diode with a
again in the last few years. He has bridge rectifier, and beefing up the filter
been drawn back to his Novice tube capacitance.
days and is determined to homebrew
every rig he couldn’t afford or under- Summary
stand in his previous WN6 life. When
not building or operating he enjoys A Novice in the ’60s could have done
hanging out on the Glowbugs e-mail a lot worse than a Conar setup. The re-
reflector (see main text). ceiver, especially, is a fine balance of de-
cent performance and low price. I look
forward to spending a lot of time with the
Twins after tweaking them up and install-
a candidate for a VR tube on the screen, ing the modifications. Maybe I can even
Radio Museum Swap Meet and a feedback adjustment trimmer cap wear out the RadioShack 6DQ6B and
The annual New England Wireless as well. have some fun trying to collect on their
and Steam Museum “Tune Up” radio lifetime warranty!
meet in Rhode Island is scheduled for The Receiver For Conar schematics and manuals, or
Saturday, July 21, 2001, 8 AM to 3 PM. The Conar 500 receiver is a single- to subscribe to the tube and homebrew
Admission is $10. Plan now to attend conversion design using four tubes plus
and see the museum Web site at Glowbugs e-mail reflector, check
users.ids.net/~newsm/. I’ll be there,
a selenium rectifier and a semiconductor K2TQN’s Web page at www.eht.com/
so look for the call letters on my hat diode detector. The IF is 455 kHz, and oldradio/arrl/index.html.
and say hello.— K2TQN the receiver has two IF stages, unlike the
single IF stages most cheaper receivers
offered. The tube lineup is: 6BE6 con-
verter, 6BZ6 IF amplifier, 6U8 (pentode
plate current it was putting out almost section) IF amplifier, 6U8 (triode section) Great Stations of the Past
16 W. (For some reason other reviews BFO, and another 6U8 AF triode section
I’ve seen of the 400 claim only 10 W out, driving a 6U8 pentode for audio output.
though the manual does say 15 for The controls are again quite basic: AF
straight-through operation.) Backing the Gain (with ON/OFF ), RF Gain , Band-
plate current down to 80 mA still gave switch, Mode (called BFO) Ant Trimmer
15-W output. Listening to the rig on a and Tuning. The dial is silk-screened di-
receiver showed that my 400 had a case rectly on the face of the receiver.
of the oft-mentioned Conar chirp. Look- With two IF stages the receiver hears
ing at the schematic gave a clue as to quite well, especially on the two low
where the problem might lie: the screen bands. Frequency drift settles down after
voltage drops almost 50%, from 320 V about 10 minutes. The tuning rate is good
Wouldn’t you love to own this setup
to 170 V, on key-down. As they say, for CW and AM on all bands. Audio out- from 1961?
“That’s gotta hurt!” The 400 is definitely put to the built-in speaker from the little
July 2001 103
 SILENT KEYS
It is with deep regret that we record ex-KB5BXO, Phillip R. Graves, Pinehurst, TX N8QCU, S. Philip Davis, Manitou Beach, MI
the passing of these amateurs. ‡N5EOO, Joseph B. Egbert, Tulsa, OK W8SJS, Hugh M. O Neill, Euclid, OH
KC5GKJ, William D. Welch, Ennis, TX WA8WOB, Isaac G. Jones, Manchester, OH
W1BEA, Joseph Vitko, Stratford, CT AA5KD, James N. Wilson, Utica, MS WA9BIQ, Charles W. Kelley, Indianapolis, IN
N1BUJ, Orrin M. Brawn, Zephyrhills, FL N5KMY, Horace W. Black, Rowlett, TX K9EYY, J. S. Gurske, Lodi, WI
W1CNU, Ralph E. Nichols, Darien, CT KC5RSR, Darrell E. Rutledge, Austin, TX KA9FAP, Barbara L. Mazzoni, New Berlin, WI
W1DUB, James G. Kantargis, Nashua, NH NJ5S, E. R. Stricker, Enid, OK W9PWL, Burton E. Olin, Princeton, IL
W1GUP, Hawley C. Oefinger, Stamford, CT W5UKA, Russell A. Garlin, Albuquerque, NM *N9RF, Edward R. Doubek, Naperville, IL
W1HRV, Osborne R. McKeraghan, KJ5UW, Eli M. Flores, Blanco, NM W9RI, John E. Greve, Rock Island, IL
Easthampton, MA KC5YXP, David W. Pendergrass, Vicksburg, MS WA9UBI, Dan Rasmussen, Marengo, IL
K1INE, Chester L. Bejtlich, Saugus, MA K6CMZ, Geraldine M. Jones, Moorpark, CA N9YBV, E. Duane Hanson, Kenosha, WI
ex-W1JMI, William Matzura, Bridgeport, CT KD6ETT, Charles E. Berry, Rancho Palos Verdes, W9ZIV, Francis B. Wisniewski, Chicago, IL
W1KSC, Philip V. D’Agostino, Wallingford, CT CA KB0DUK, Estela Crosier, Leawood, KS
KA1PBD, John H. Stiness, Barrington, RI W6FGD, Marvin E. Juza, Sunnyvale, CA WN0EIO, Eugene J. Klein, Earling, IA
ex-K1IPW, Joseph L. Rich, Stratford, CT KD6FGV, Donald S. Guthrie, Buena Park, CA W0FOW, Raymond S. Scott, Riverdale, NE
‡W1IPZ, Gerald L. Jubb, Shirley, MA WD6FVJ, Waid D. Southworth, Rogers, AR N0HBM, Lewis W. Wilkinson, Aurora, MO
W1VVY, Charles E. Coffin, Danvers, MA WA6GVJ, Donald J. Hopper, Tucson, AZ K0LXL, W. E. Peterson, Fort Collins, CO
K2AGT, Arthur V. DeGarmo, Debary, FL K6HDK, Hugh M. Farley, Concord, CA K0OJG, Wilbur R. Lewis, Lebanon, MO
KA2BST, Clarence H. Myers, Ticonderoga, NY W6HW, Vern E. Baumgartner, Oxnard, CA W0RHP, Philip A. Muth, Wauwatosa, WI
NP2CV, Eric C. Gaskin, Christiansted, VI *WB6KED, Sheldon A. Chelsy, Torrance, CA K0SVZ, Robert V. Ward, Davenport, IA
W2DIM, Herbert C. Baasch, Wyckoff, NJ W6LXP, William A. Nye, Seattle, WA KF0WT, Herbert H. McBride, S Hutchinson, KS
*W2FIB, Donald L. Howell, Sebring, OH AA6MY, William R. Seeber, Sacramento, CA K0YML, Gene C. Gourley, Kansas City, MO
W2IEI, Alfred Dobrof, Mount Vernon, NY K6OG, George F. Raven, Los Altos, CA DJ9GR, Ruediger F. Geissler, Altweidelbach,
W2JWJ, Norman J. Contrucci, Clarence Center, NY K6RBB, John Reddick, Santa Cruz, CA Germany
W2TKA, Joseph J. Jarek, Schenectady, NY WB6RCN, Jerome Q. Bourne, St Croix, VI G3YMK, R. W. Jones, Hants, Great Britain
K2UXF, “Cappy” Capauldy, Clearwater, FL W6RCY, Max F. Collins, Carlsbad, CA HK1ESU, Rudolph Aumann, Cartagena, Colombia
K2VPW, Dave Kennedy, Little Silver, NJ W6RRN, Clarence J. Hermance, Stockton, CA PA0KDW, Frans Mitterteiner, Pijnacker,
W2WPF, A. L. Zwack, Rochester, NY K6RVG, Wayne C. Lewis, Orofino, ID Netherlands
W2YUT, Wesley A. Jackling, Henrietta, NY *W6UZV, Geo E. Propst, Salinas, CA *VE3DNZ, Lloyd G. Hustler, Brampton, ON,
ND2Z, Barry B. Milliman, Prattsburg, NY WA6YIM, Ann E. Clark, Mesquite, NV Canada
W3HKS, Frank J. Valentine, Wilmington, DE W6ZPR, Angel M. Zaragoza, San Bernardino, CA VE3HXL, Joyce Robinson, Windsor, ON, Canada
W3KJM, John O. Rigo, State College, PA K7AEJ, Donald E. Simonsen, Vancouver, WA VE7FB, Harold E. Savage, Vancouver, BC,
*W3MOZ, Glen A. Filer, Shamokin, PA KA7BUS, Lawrence C. Lombardo, Olympia, WA Canada
*WA3QAF, Harry E. McGuigan, Media, PA W7CFF, Myrvan R. Morley, Elko, NV *Life Member, ARRL
W3VOC, Jack Kessock, Pasadena, CA N7CFK, Eugene Cipra, Vancouver, WA ‡Call sign has been re-issued through the
K4CIH, Tom A. Henderson, Tuscaloosa, AL K7ERN, C. G. Anderson, Salt Lake City, UT vanity call sign program.
KE4CRW, Tom L. Bentley, Norton, VA W7IFD, James H. Hess, Cheyenne, WY Note: Silent Key reports must confirm the death
W4FD, Harry A. Mills, West Jefferson, NC N7IHW, Kreg N. Hawkins, Pendleton, OR by one of the following means: a letter or note
W4FGU, Claude M. Leathers, Athens, GA KC7JIR, Robert A. Darling, Bremerton, WA from a family member, a copy of a newspaper
K4GI, Edward E. Caldwell, Chapel Hill, NC WA7KKR, Jimmy A. Collins, Roseburg, OR obituary notice, a copy of the death certificate,
W4HIZ, B. G. Moore, Jacksonville, FL AB7LC, Elmer L. Merle, Kettle Falls, WA or a letter from the family lawyer or the execu-
W4IQP, Walter C. Runge, Umatilla, FL N7LGJ, T. L. Norin, Seattle, WA tor. Please be sure to include the amateur’s
KA4IZF, Mike Burbage, Memphis, TN KB7LLT, John Van Ness, Port Orchard, WA name, address and call sign. Allow several
K4JLC, Benjamin R. Epting, New Bern, NC KB7OCC, Leonard C. Small, Pullman, WA months for the listing to appear in this column.
W4JTG, William H. Kiblinger, Mineral, VA K7QLO, Everett S. Johnson, Billings, MT Many hams remember a Silent Key with a me-
ex-W4MED, George Schaefer, Delray Beach, FL *ex-WA7VZV, Donald E. Greene, Grants Pass, OR morial contribution to the ARRL Foundation. If you
W4MLE, George Thurston, Tallahassee, FL W7XY, Maurice P. Fieldman, Sun City, AZ wish to make a contribution in a friend or relative’s
W4NJJ, H. L. Large, Charlotte, NC W7YAI, Orval Wright, Hurricane, UT memory, you can designate it for an existing youth
W4NYP, Verdis O. Cook, Crestview, FL W7ZDR, Dorman L. Stafford, Vancouver, WA scholarship, the Jesse A. Bieberman Meritorious
KB4OI, Thomas J. Jones, Miami, FL W8DJY, Michael H. Brown, Middletown, OH Membership Fund, the Victor C. Clark Youth In-
KC4TGR, Johnny L. Darnell, Princeton, KY N8FN, Frank R. Neal, Stilwell, KS centive Program Fund, or the General Fund. Con-
KA4TLW, Austin N. Wilder, Tampa, FL K8JA, James J. Apsey, Toledo, OH tributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible to
W4UX, John A. Bryant, Owensboro, KY WD8JCT, Marvin R. Renner, Cincinnati, OH the extent permitted under current tax law. Our
K4UZA, Harold W. Collins, Miami, FL W8KPL, William W. Simpson, Romeo, MI address is: The ARRL Foundation Inc, 225 Main
St, Newington, CT 06111.
KD4VZ, Eli C. Hall, Lexington, KY N8PDT, Phillip R. Bonamase, Lowellville, OH

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 75, 50 AND 25 YEARS AGO
July 1926 W1CJD, shows the putting a rare French West Indies prefix on the
DX map with FG7XA, a “DX-pedition to
◊ Clyde Darr, 8ZZ, pro- Podunk Hollow Radio
Guadeloupe.”
vides the cover art, Club hard at work on
which shows an opera- Field Day, with every-
tor at 8KZY climbing one doing something to July 1976
one of the antenna sup- help the effort. The edi- ◊ The cartoon cover shows “Joe the Prospector,”
port poles and using bin- torial proclaims “Wel- a frontiersman ham,
oculars to check the cen- come, Novice!” to those heading for the ARRL
ter insulator of the long who hold the brand-new National Convention, to
dipole. The editorial class of amateur license, be held in Denver this
points out that radio is which became effective month. The editorial is a
in a “flourishing condi- on July 1. The editorial “Progress Report—New
tion” and is on the verge points out that this rep- Training Program” for
of a large expansion of resents “… the first time League-affiliated clubs.
amateurs. The editorial in amateur history [that J ack Troster,
also warns that some there has been] an arrangement drastically revis- W6ISQ, again has us
amateurs are not staying within their assigned fre- ing downward the minimum requirements for en- rolling on the floor, this
quency bands, thereby jeopardizing the operat- trance into the scientific hobby of amateur radio.” time with “A Few
ing privileges of all of us! The popular 813 tube, available at low cost Publick-Spirited
In a seven-page article, Robert Kruse dis- from military-surplus stocks, is featured in the Hammes,” an Amateur
cusses “Feeding the Antenna.” “More Arctic Ad- article by Richard Smith, W1FTX, “Building an Radio slant on the mid-
venture” tells of the three current arctic voyages 813 Transmitter—Modern Style.” A short item night ride of Paul Revere. Doug DeMaw, W1CER,
of scientific exploration, with radio on board all tells of the California-Texas V.H.F. Party QSO enlightens the reader with Part 2 of “His Emi-
three vessels. L. W. Hatry provides an overview that set a new 144-Mc. distance record, promis- nence—The Receiver,” this time detailing front-
of “Short-Wave Receiving Sets.” “Rotten Radio,” ing details in next month’s QST. In “A ’Phone end considerations. Jay Rusgrove, WA1LNQ, tells
by “One of the Old Men,” argues against those Man’s VFO,” Charles Dene, W3CPC, describes about a companion receiver for the Tuna-Tin 2,
who bemoan the passing of “the good old days,” a stable VFO with reactance modulation. James in “The Herring-Aid Five”—don’t you just love
concluding with the thought, “Good ol’ days? Chapman, W2OOM, describes “A Vertical that name! Joe Lynch, WA6PDE, gives a digest
HORSE RADISH!” F. E. Handy writes about Nonrotating Directional Antenna System” that of a historical look at two remarkable long-term
“Transmitting Coils.” In the continuing efforts at uses switchable phased elements for three-band dearths of solar activity (during the years 1460-
the shorter waves, Robert Kruse discusses operation. “Happenings of the Month” reports that 1550 and 1645-1715) called “The Maunder Mini-
“Progress and Plans at 5 Meters—and Below.” the Board of Directors has named Francis E. mum.” Jack Janicke, K2JFJ, tells about “A Wide-
The column “Amateur Radio Stations” this month Handy, W1BDI, as the new vice-president of the Range Crystal-Controlled Frequency Standard.”
presents photos and descriptions of 1AOF, League. Ed Tilton, W1HDQ, tells how to convert In “Affiliated Clubs—A New Look,” Charles
Greenfield, Mass.; 6OI, Stanford University, a TV tuner into “A Bandswitching V.H.F. Con- Harris, WB2CHO describes what’s on the hori-
Calif.; and a5BG, Clarence Park, South verter and Harmonic Checker.” By Goodman, zon for ARRL-affiliated clubs. Dick Simpson,
Australia. W1DX, describes “How to Lay Out a Transmit- W6JTH, and John Grebenkemper, WA6VBA, tell
ter.” In “Keying the BC-696,” Holland Carter tells about “QRP—Mountaineering Style.” Jerry Bar-
July 1951 how to obtain good break-in operation using only ber, WA6ARQ, describes mountain-rescue com-
one antenna with this popular WW II surplus munication in “Amateur Radio and SAR” (search
◊ The cover cartoon by Philip “Gil” Gildersleeve, transmitter. Walter Richard, CM9AA, tells about and rescue).

Al Brogdon, W1AB
Contributing Editor

Morse code transmissions:
W1AW Schedule Frequencies are 1.818, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675, 28.0675 and
147.555 MHz.
PACIFIC MTN CENT EAST MON TUE WED THU FRI Slow Code = practice sent at 5, 7 1/2, 10, 13 and 15 wpm.
Fast Code = practice sent at 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 wpm.
6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM FAST SLOW FAST SLOW Code practice text is from the pages of QST . The source is given at the beginning of
CODE CODE CODE CODE each practice session and alternate speeds within each session. For example, “Text
is from July 1992 QST , pages 9 and 81,” indicates that the plain text is from the article
7 AM- 8 AM- 9 AM- 10 AM- VISITING OPERATOR TIME on page 9 and mixed number/letter groups are from page 81.
1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM (12 PM - 1 PM CLOSED FOR LUNCH) Code bulletins are sent at 18 wpm.
1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM FAST SLOW FAST SLOW FAST W1AW qualifying runs are sent on the same frequencies as the Morse code transmis-
CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE sions. West Coast qualifying runs are transmitted on approximately 3.590 MHz by
K6YR. See “Contest Corral” in this issue. At the beginning of each code practice
2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM CODE BULLETIN session, the schedule for the next qualifying run is presented. Underline one minute
of the highest speed you copied, certify that your copy was made without aid, and send
it to ARRL for grading. Please include your name, call sign (if any) and complete
3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM TELEPRINTER BULLETIN mailing address. Send a 9×12-inch SASE for a certificate, or a business-size SASE
for an endorsement.
4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM SLOW FAST SLOW FAST SLOW
CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE
Teleprinter transmissions:
Frequencies are 3.625, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095, 28.095 and 147.555 MHz.
5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM CODE BULLETIN Bulletins are sent at 45.45-baud Baudot and 100-baud AMTOR, FEC Mode B. 110-
baud ASCII will be sent only as time allows.
6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM TELEPRINTER BULLETIN On Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30 PM Eastern Time, Keplerian elements for many
amateur satellites are sent on the regular teleprinter frequencies.
645 PM 745 PM 845 PM 945 PM VOICE BULLETIN
Voice transmissions:
Frequencies are 1.855, 3.99, 7.29, 14.29, 18.16, 21.39, 28.59 and 147.555 MHz.
7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM FAST SLOW FAST SLOW FAST
CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE
Miscellanea:
On Fridays, UTC, a DX bulletin replaces the regular bulletins.
8 PM 9 PM 10 PM 11 PM CODE BULLETIN W1AW is open to visitors from 10 AM until noon and from 1 PM until 3:45 PM on
Monday through Friday. FCC licensed amateurs may operate the station during that
time. Be sure to bring your current FCC amateur license or a photocopy.
W1AW’s schedule is at the same local time throughout the year. The schedule according In a communication emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as follows: voice
to your local time will change if your local time does not have seasonal adjustments that on the hour, teleprinter at 15 minutes past the hour, and CW on the half hour.
are made at the same time as North American time changes between standard time and Headquarters and W1AW are closed on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Good
daylight time. From the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, UTC = Eastern Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the follow-
Time + 4 hours. For the rest of the year, UTC = Eastern Time + 5 hours. ing Friday, and Christmas Day.
July 2001 105
 AT THE FOUNDATION

Foundation Grant Helps Salt Lake County ARES

Outfit Communications Trailer
[The ARRL Foundation, Inc, approved a grant every year.
of $5000 in January 2001 to a regional emer- Many of the agencies we serve have in-
SLARES has been called out to sup- stalled rooftop antennas and even com-
gency communications effor t that offers
statewide support. The article that follows port the National Oceanographic and At- plete stations for our use.
recounts the good work that Salt Lake County mospheric Administration with weather- While we have concentrated on the
ARES is doing.—Ed.] related flooding threats in southern Utah. versatility offered by portable stations,
They have assisted American Red Cross the 1999 tornado highlighted the need for
By Richard Evans, N7PCE recovery efforts in the aftermath of gas a central portable communications facil-
Wednesday, August 11, 1999 promised leaks and various fire emergencies. ity similar to the very fine trailers our
to be another beautiful summer day. The SLARES has also been summoned by the ARES neighbors and members have con-
morning commute was not slowed notice- State of Utah for earthquake damage as- structed in their support of emergency
ably by the last day of preparation before sessments and communication coordina- responders. The time had come for the
the Outdoor Retailers’ Show opened at tion during several chemical spills. Salt Lake County ARES to outfit a mo-
the Salt Palace Convention Center located Expanding our Capabilities bile communications facility that we can
in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. use in fulfilling our charter to support
Exhibitors rushed about inside the exhibit Our net preamble starts, “Salt Lake disaster recovery efforts and public ser-
halls and among the outdoor displays. County ARES, Incorporated, is a non- vice events.
Just one block away is Temple Square, profit Utah corporation whose mission is ARES groups are not normally incor-
home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. to train and provide a pool of qualified porated. In 1984, Salt Lake County ARES
The state capitol is about five blocks emergency and public service radio op- incorporated under Internal Revenue
away, perched high above the valley erators.” During my years in SLARES, Code Section 501(c)3 as a nonprofit cor-
floor. The clear skies left no hint about we have trained in communication poration for the education and training of
what was to unfold later that morning. techniques with the premise that we emergency and public service radio op-
A strong thunderstorm swept into the would have to operate our equipment for erators. Qualification under section
area with little warning. Minutes after the extended periods of time with only the 501(c)3 makes it possible for Salt Lake
storm struck, it spawned a tornado that power we have at the ready. Our stations County ARES to directly screen federal
churned through downtown—one of only are portable, ready for inclusion or actu- and military surplus property, to accept
three recorded tornadoes in Utah history. ally living in our grab-and-go kits, elec- donations of money and equipment, and
In the wake of the twister, Salt Lake tronic versions of 72-hour kits for hu- to enable donors access to income tax
County amateurs swung into action. They mans. We are ready to set up stations at credits. This nonprofit status enables us
had been training for this event for a long shelters, emergency operating centers and to be recipient of the several corporate
time. hospitals, and are prepared to take to the grants and personal donations that are
field to shadow emergency management making this project possible. The grant
SLARES officials at any level of government. from the ARRL Foundation was instru-
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service mental in helping us realize our goal.
(ARES) in Utah has been active for many
years. It is organized into several unique The Trailer Comes to Life
groups, each serving a major county along Design and planning for the trailer
the Wasatch Front (the state’s major popu- wasn’t taken lightly. We carefully re-
lation center) or a collection of several viewed our service to communities and
rural counties. Salt Lake County is home agencies. We analyzed both public and
to state, county and municipal govern- emergency service events. We considered
ments, and as a special treat, Salt Lake City the advantages of all communications
will host the 2002 Winter Olympics. modes. We followed FEMA guidelines in
Salt Lake County ARES (SLARES) evaluating the emergencies and disasters
has trained with many agencies to sup- we will most likely face. We looked back
port recovery efforts for dwelling fires, to our combined experience in other
mid-air collisions, chemical weapon ARES and agency communications
emergencies and the possibility of an facilities.
earthquake along the Wasatch Fault. Field As with most ARES groups, we conduct
exercises emphasize effective communi- our primary communication in the 2-meter
cations for public safety agencies and and 70-cm bands, so the trailer is equipped
other emergency responders. SLARES accordingly. We have successfully used
SLARES Emergency Coordinator Joel
actively participates in many public ser- Neal, KC7UBP and his grandson paint the 2-meter packet modes in both race
vice events such as races and parades held inside of the trailer. communications and field exercises, and

Mary E. Lau, N1VH
Secretary, ARRL Foundation Inc.

106 July 2001
anticipated the use of ARESPACK 1 and nerve center often becomes a gathering
ARESDATA2 for relaying text messages. We place, furniture is kept to a minimum to Contributor’s Corner
also included HF equipment in one of the discourage the extra conversations that We wish to thank the following for their generous
operating positions. make message handling difficult. contributions to:
Agencies provided type-accepted Operation positions begin with the Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program Fund
radios, authorization and call signs for di- Event Emergency Coordinator (EEC) at Tony Ricicki, W2VRK, in fond memory of Hal S.
Justice, W4TS.
rect coordination with emergency man- the front, next to the door. This position
agement personnel. We also added has VHF and UHF voice gear, packet ra- Jesse Bieberman Meritorious Membership Fund
Kenneth D. Hopper, KD7KH and Barbara O.
marine and national search-and-rescue dio and access to a computer. One per- Hopper in fond memory of Wendall S.
radios. son can manage the space effectively, but Johnson, W3BJI.
Kenneth D. Hopper, KD7KH and Barbara O.
The trailer is ac powered. A three-wire two can work comfortably when neces- Hopper in fond memory of Eli C. Hall, KD4VZ.
120/240-V breaker panel provides con- sary. Further back are HF, public safety The Bill Orr, W6SAI Memorial Fund (Pending)
trol and protection of lighting and and two tactical net positions. All radios Stephen H. Cornell, K4AHA
convenience outlets. Power comes from can be operated with boom-mike head- The Albuquerque ARC/Toby Cross Scholarship
either an onboard 3-kW generator, a por- sets. PTT foot switches allowing opera- Fund
Albuquerque ARC (NM)
table 6.6-kW generator or from “shore” tors both hands free, to enhance confi-
power. All branch circuits have separate dentiality and to reduce the confusion The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship Fund
Northwest Missouri Winter Hamfest (Missouri)
neutral wires; common neutrals are not possible with so many radios. Operators
used. The 30-foot SO breaker panel cable face wedge-shaped foam sound control The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship Fund
Tom and Judith Comstock, N5TC and K5JRC
plugs into a twist-lock outlet from the on- surfaces to further reduce the overall
board generator, directly into the portable noise level. The General Fund
Joan C. Patience in loving memory of Edwin N.
genset or at the feed point for shore Telephone and computer network Patience, KA2GHO
power. Additional 30-foot extension jacks provide telephones and networking Allen Wolff, KC7O in fond memory of Joseph Di
Filippi, K2RAP
cords allow the trailer greater location at operating positions. Telephone jacks Blair E. Bates, K3YD, and Felicia B. Bates in fond
flexibility. Grounding is essential for ac are connected together on one line, but memory of Amy Zimmerman, KD3TI
Hans H. Rheinheimer, WA0TMA, in fond memory
or dc- powered operation. Ground rods can be reassigned among four incoming of Norval B. Davis, W0JY
are carried in the trailer and can be de- circuits. All phone and network wiring is Jan P. Van Natta in loving memory of Ralph N.
Van Natta, W6WET
ployed quickly for electrical safety, static CAT-5. A hub allows networked comput- Mark Napoleon and IBM employees in fond
control and efficient signal propagation. ers at operating positions. memory of Wade Homer Apple, W4AIT
Pauline Erickson in loving memory of Eric B.
Despite the ac mains, dc power is Both fluorescent and incandescent fix- Erickson, W6UIG
John B. Hughes in fond memory of James L.
needed by most of the radio equipment. tures provide lighting when the trailer is Holmes, KA2RCF
Operating positions are equipped with operating on generator or shore power. Grady W. Eaton, KD4CEE
Evelyn D. Gauzens, W4WYR, in fond memory of
power supplies for radio operation and To conserve the batteries, 12-V power is Thomas J. Jones, KB4OI
deep-cycle gel-cell battery charge main- relegated to task lighting at each position Tri-City ARC (Connecticut) to honor all Silent
Keys.
tenance. The batteries are secured to the and above the boards. Although daylight Dade Radio Club of Miami, Inc (Florida) in fond
trailer floor in battery boxes and con- through the ceiling vents is beneficial, we memory of Richard “Rick” Vahan, N4PBF
Cecilia H. Zwack, WA2NFY, in loving memory of
nected to distribution circuitry by 75-A can’t count on it. Lee Zwack, W2WPF
Anderson Power-Pole connectors. The In addition to the generosity of the Mohawk ARC (Massachusetts) in fond memory
of Dave Arens, K4IWN
fused distribution connects to radios with ARRL, we would be remiss not to men- Al Cohen, W1FXQ, in fond memory of Leona M.
30-A Power-Pole connectors. (The con- tion the assistance of Chevron USA, Cor- Trudel, N1JXM, and James S. Capella,
WA1CTZ.
nection standard in Utah is tongue down, porate Office Environments, Industrial Northern Illinois DX Association, Inc in fond
red [positive] on the right, conforming to Supply, Poll Sound, Communications memory of Edward Doubek, N9RF
Miranda Rand, KA2VHG, KA2VHF, KC2GIT,
nearly a century of electrical and tele- Products, Salt Lake City, Murray City, KA2VLB, KC2GIS, KC2GCD, KC2GCF,
phone standards and practices.) Several West Valley City and the many members KC2GCH and KC2GCE in fond memory of
James L. Holmes, KA2RCF.
300-W inverters provide power for 120- and friends of Salt Lake County ARES Wilbur Simpson, WS4H
V dependent devices like computers and who have donated funds, equipment, As received and acknowledged during the
months of March and April.
printers. materials, and many hours of labor in
Climate control in the trailer is needed planning and constructing the trailer.
for any event. Emergencies and disasters
are no respecters of season. Just as bad Richard Evans, N7PCE, has served as
as the sweltering heat of summer is the Training Manager, Assistant Emergency
bone-numbing chill of winter. The trailer Coordinator, and is presently Member-at-
is well insulated, and finished with a Large on the SLARES Board of Directors.
white outer shell. Two ceiling vents pro- He holds a Technician license and is in
vide circulation and a package air condi- the process of upgrading as this column
tioner keeps us cool. Propane bottles went to press. He can be reached by
mounted on the tongue supply an RV e-mail at crevans@xmission.com.
furnace. Notes
Furnishings are courtesy of a gener- 1
ARESPACK is DOS based packet-messag-
ous local office furniture company. They ing software that offers uniform message for-
mats, message-creation templates and
have donated modular office tables, more. You can download ARESPACK on the
drawers and bins, chairs, and filing and Web at www.ucares.org/body_index.
storage cabinets. These are secured to the html.
2
trailer frame and floor to withstand rough ARESDATA is a packet-based database used
for tracking shelter residents and for other
transit. Cork and white boards aid plan- database tasks. Download it on-line at
ning and message control. Since this users.erols.com/sagers/.
July 2001 107
 COMING CONVENTIONS
10-10 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
June 23-24 August 25-26
July 12-14, Worcester, MA San Francisco Section, Ferndale, CA* New Mexico State, Rio Rancho/
The 10-10 International Convention, sponsored by Albuquerque
the 10-10 International Convention Committee, July 7
will be held at the Holiday Inn, 500 Lincoln St; Central Division, Indianapolis, IN* September 1-2
Rte 290 to Rte 70. Doors are open Thursday 5 PM, Eastern VHF/UHF Conference, Enfield, CT
Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. August 18-19
Features include forums (QRP, ARRL, “How to Alabama Section, Huntsville September 7-9
Present 10-10,” DXing, 10-10 Net Controllers, Southwestern Division, Riverside, CA
August 19
“Use of Street Atlas”), guest speakers, 10-10 In-
ternational Chapter tables, hospitality room (Fri- Kansas State, Salina September 8
day, 7-10 PM), banquet (Saturday eve, $25), VE Kentucky State, Louisville
August 25
sessions (Saturday, 10 AM; new and upgrades), Missouri State, Columbia September 9
camping, refreshments. Admission is $10. Tables West Virginia State, Weston
are $10. Contact Ed Emco, W1KT, 37 Bullard Ave, Western Pennsylvania Section, Butler
Worcester, MA 01605; 508-853-3333; w1kt@ *See June QST for details.
aol.com; www.qsl.net/kc1fv/convent.html.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION

CONVENTION the Central States VHF Society, will be held at the State ARO, the Palouse Hills ARC, and the Inland
July 13-15, Bryce Canyon, UT Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott South, 4151 Empire VHF Club, will be held at University High
The Rocky Mountain Division Convention, spon- Centreport Dr; from State Hwy 360, exit Trinity School, 10212 E 9th Ave; Exit 287 off I-90. Doors
sored by the Utah Hamfest Committee, will be held Blvd, turn left at end of exit, hotel is on the left in are open Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 8 AM to
at Ruby’s Inn; 1 mile before the gate to Bryce Can- CentrePort Business Park. Doors are open Thurs- noon. Features include Open Cry Auction, semi-
yon National Park. Features include swapmeet, day 4 PM to Sunday noon. Features include an nars, Special Event Station, famous steak dinner
dealers, seminars, VE sessions, special guests outstanding two-day technical program with the (Saturday eve), foxhunt, VE sessions, refresh-
(Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, FCC Special leaders in amateur VHF and microwave com- ments. Talk-in on 147.38, 146.52. Admission is
Counsel for Amateur Radio Enforcement; Rosalie munications (Friday and Saturday), antenna gain $5. Commercial tables are $10; non-commercial
White, K1STO, Manager of ARRL Field and Edu- measurements, traditional flea market, banquet tables are $7.50 (if paid by Jul 5), $10 thereafter
cational Services), T-hunts, QLF contest, Dutch (Saturday, 7 PM; special guest speaker ARRL First (if available). Contact William Craze, KC7YSF,
Oven (Saturday, 5:30-7:30 PM, Campground Pic- Vice President Joel Harrison, W5ZN), special in- 1727 Northwest Blvd, No 16, Spokane, WA 99205;
nic Area, $10), Wouff-Hong ceremony, camping, terest meetings. Talk-in on 146.94 (110.9 Hz). 509-326-5353; warchief@cet.com.
refreshments. Talk-in on 146.98. Admission is $7 Admission is $30 in advance, $40 at the door (in-
in advance, $10 at the door; under 17 $3 in ad- cluding 2001 dues and Proceedings). Tables are WESTERN NEW YORK SECTION
vance, $5 at the door. Contact Kathy Rudnicki, free to conference delegates. Contact Lilburn CONVENTION
N7JSH, 306 N 1500 E, Layton, UT 84040-4558; Smith, W5KQJ, 290 Robinson Rd, Weatherford,
801-547-9218; www.utahhamfest.org. TX 76088; 817-596-3539; lilburn@mesh.net; August 5, Williamsville
www.csvhfs.org. The Western New York Section Convention
MONTANA STATE CONVENTION (Greater Buffalo Summer Hamfest), sponsored by
OKLAHOMA STATE CONVENTION the Lancaster ARC, will be held at the Main-Tran-
July 20-22, East Glacier sit Fire Department Recreation Grounds, 6777
July 27-28, Oklahoma City
The Montana State Convention, sponsored by the Main St; NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 49 (Depew),
Glacier-Waterton International Hamfest Commit- The Oklahoma State Convention, sponsored by the take Rte 78 (Transit Rd) N to Rte 5 (Main St),
tee, will be held at the Three Forks Campground, Central Oklahoma Radio Amateurs, will be held turn left (W) on Rte 5, proceed approximately 1/ 8
16 miles W of East Glacier on Hwy 2, between at the Oklahoma State Fair Park, (Hobbies, Arts mile, grounds on left (S) side of street. Doors are
milepost 191 and 192. Features include a full and Crafts Modern Living Building), NE of the open 6 AM to 4 PM. Features include excellent
schedule of seminars and programs, VE sessions. intersection of I-40 and I-44. Doors are open Fri- indoor vendor facility, large outdoor flea market
Talk-in on 146.52. Admission is $10 in advance, day 5-8 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM. Features area ($4), VE sessions, Pig Roast (11 AM), refresh-
$13 at the door. Contact Gerry Leach, VE6BVZ, include flea market, technical and non-technical ments. Talk-in on 147.255 (107.2 Hz). Admission
55 Templegreen Place NE, Calgary, AB, Canada programs, WAS card-checking, VE sessions. Talk- is $5, under 12 free. Tables are $10. Contact
T1Y 4Z2; 403-285-5547; leachg@cadvision.com. in on 146.82. Admission is $7 in advance, $9 at Luke Calianno, N2GDU, 1105 Ransom Rd,
the door. Tables are $10 in advance, $15 at the door Lancaster, NY 14086; 716-634-4667; luke@
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DX CONVENTION (if available); electrical hookup $5. Contact Tom towncountryflorist.com; larc.hamgate.net.
Miller, KD5ENL, c/o “Ham Holiday 2001”, Box
July 20-22, Everett (Seattle), WA 850771, Yukon, OK 73085-0771; 405-321-7889
The Pacific Northwest DX Convention, sponsored (home) or 405-686-7247 (work); corahams@ Attention Hamfest and Convention Sponsors:
by the Western Washington DX Club, will be held swbell.net; www.geocities.com/heartland/7332. ARRL HQ maintains a date register of sched-
at the Holiday Inn, 128th St; Exit 186 off I-5 at uled events that may assist you in picking a
128 th St SE, adjacent to the freeway, just N of SOUTH TEXAS SECTION CONVENTION suitable date for your event. You’re encour-
Seattle. Features include Hospitality Suite (Fri- aged to register your event with HQ as far in
August 3-4, Austin advance as your planning permits. Hamfest
day and Saturday), programs (Saturday, 9 AM to
4 PM: Internet Portals for Ham Radio, DXing on The South Texas Section Convention, co-sponsored and convention approval procedures for ARRL
the Back Porch of Cycle 23, YK9A DXpedition, by the Austin ARC, the Austin Repeater Organiza- sanction are separate and distinct from the
and more), hourly DX videos, Saturday dinner tion, and the Texas VHF-FM Society, will be held at date register. Registering dates with ARRL HQ
($30; special guest speaker Garry Shapiro, NI6T), the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, at the NW corner of doesn’t constitute League sanction, nor does
Sunday breakfast ($12; special guest speaker IH 35 and US 183. Features include indoor and out- it guarantee there will not be a conflict with
Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV), DXCC card door swapfest, forums (DX, packet radio, QRP, UHF/ another established event in the same area.
checking (Bill Moore, NC1L), free RV parking MW), VHF-FM Society annual meeting, VE sessions We at ARRL HQ are not able to approve
(no hookups) on N side of hotel. Talk-in on 147.0. (all classes of licenses). Talk-in on 146.94. Admis- dates for sanctioned hamfests and conven-
Admission is $62 for complete package includ- sion is $7 in advance, $9 at the door. Contact Joe tions. For hamfests, this must be done by your
ing programs, Saturday dinner and Sunday break- Makeever, W5HS, 8609 Tallwood Dr, Austin, TX division director. For conventions, approval
fast. Contact Ward Silver, N0AX, 22916-107th 78759; 512-345-0800; w5hs@arrl.net. must be made by your director and by the ex-
Ave SW, Vashon Island, WA 98070; 206-463- ecutive committee. Application forms can be
9173; hwardsil@wolfenet.com or convention@ EASTERN WASHINGTON SECTION obtained by writing to or calling the ARRL con-
wwdxc.org; www.wwdxc.org/convention/. CONVENTION vention program manager, tel 860-594-0262.
Note: Sponsors of large gatherings should
August 4-5, Spokane check with League HQ for an advisory on pos-
CENTRAL STATES VHF CONFERENCE
The Eastern Washington Section Convention, co- sible date conflicts before contracting for meet-
July 26-29, Fort Worth, TX sponsored by the Kamiak Butte Amateur Repeater ing space. Dates may be recorded at ARRL
The Central States VHF Conference, sponsored by Assn, the Spokane Radio Amateurs, the NW Tri- HQ for up to two years in advance.

Gail Iannone
Convention Program Manager

108 July 2001
 HAMFEST CALENDAR
Attention: The deadline for receipt of items for Wayne Wenner, AC5YB, 64174 Nelson Rd, Pearl demonstrations, free parking, refreshments. TI:
this column is the 1st of the second month River, LA 70452; 504-863-2048; ac5yb@arrl.net. 147.24. Adm: Free. Keith Wilson, K0ZH, 1100
preceding publication date. For example, †Maine (Lincoln)—Jul 28, 8 AM to noon. Spr: North Commercial, St Clair, MO 63077; 636-629-
your information must arrive at HQ by July 1 Bagley ARC. Ella Burr School, Rte 2, Military Rd; 2264; fax 636-629-1196; w0bob@arrl.net;
to be listed in the September issue. Hamfest 1 mile N of Lincoln on Rte 2. Swap and trade, VE www.yhti.net/~w0bob/zbarc.
information is accurate as of our deadline; con- sessions. TI: 147.0. Adm: $5. David Baker, N1GOI, Montana (East Glacier)—Jul 20-22, Montana
tact sponsor for possible late changes. For 14 Washington St, Lincoln, ME 04457; 207-794- State Convention. See “Coming Conventions.”
those who send in items for Hamfest Calen- 3398.
dar and Coming Conventions: Postal regula- †Nevada (Reno)—Jul 28; set up 7-8 AM; public
tions prohibit mention in QST of prizes or any †Maine (Union)—Jul 14; set up 6 AM; public 8 AM to 3 PM. Spr: Sierra Nevada ARS. Interna-
kind of games of chance such as raffles or 8 AM. Spr: Pen-Bay ARC. Union Fairgrounds, tional Game Technology Parking Lot, 9295 Pro-
bingo. Common Rd, off Rte 17; Rte 17, E to Union from totype Dr; US 395 to S Meadows Parkway, E to
I-95, Rte 1 E to Rte 235 to Common Rd, left to Double R Blvd, N to Prototype Dr/Diamond Way,
(Abbreviations: Spr = Sponsor, TI = Talk-in fre- Fairgrounds. Ham Radio equipment and related W on Prototype Dr to IGT. Vendors, tailgating, VE
quency, Adm = Admission.) items, VE sessions (12:30 PM, Thompson Com- sessions (9 AM, pre-registration requested, $10
munity Center), weekend camping ($10 per night), fee; call Jess, N7BIP, 775-826-0329; walk-ins ac-
†Colorado (Loveland)—Jul 14; set up Friday refreshments. TI: 147.06, 145.49. Adm: $5, under cepted). TI: 146.61 (123.0 Hz). Adm: $1, under
5 PM (overnight security provided), Saturday 12 free with adult. Tables: $4 each. Will Chadwick, 12 free. Bill Massie, K7NHP, 2 Grosh Ave, Day-
6 AM; public 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: Northern Colo- WC1W, Box 547, Union, ME 04862-0547; 207- ton, NV 89403-9304; 775-246-3756;
rado ARC. Lar imer County Fairgrounds, 785-2739; wilchad@tidewater.net. k7nhp@arrl.net; www.snars.org.
McMillian Building, 710 S Railroad Ave; I-25 to
Exit 255, W on Colorado 402 about 4 miles, past †Maryland (Timonium)—Jul 29, 8 AM to 4 PM. †New Jersey (Augusta)—Jul 15, 8 AM. Spr: Sus-
Hwy 287, turn right just past railroad tracks, fol- Spr: Baltimore RA Television Society. Timonium sex County ARC. Sussex County Fairgrounds,
low road N to Fairgrounds. Swapmeet, vendors, Fairgrounds, York Rd; take I-695 (Baltimore Plains Rd; Rte 80 W to Rte 15, Rte 15 turns into
tutorials and demos, QRP corner, VE sessions (8 Beltway) to Exit 24 (I-83 N); from I-83 take Exit Rte 206, turn right onto Plains Rd. Tailgating ($12
AM), special guest speaker Paul Harden, NA5N 17 (Padonia Rd) E, turn right onto York Rd, (MD per space), handicapped accessible, unlimited free
(11 AM, “Solar Activity and HF Propagation”). Rte 45), continue S on York Rd to Fairgrounds parking, refreshments. TI: 147.3. Adm: $5,
TI: 145.115 (100 Hz), 146.52. Adm: $4, under 13 entrance. Hamfest/Computerfest, giant flea mar- nonhams free. Tables: $15 (indoor). Dan Carter,
free. Tables: $12 (includes 1 admission). Rod ket (opens 6 AM), vendors, electronics, equipment, N2ERH, 8 Carter Ln, Branchville, NJ 07826; 973-
Cerkoney, N0RC, c/o NCARC, Box 272956, Ft antennas, tailgating ($10 per space, no advanced 948-6999; n2erh@email.com; scarcnj.org.
Collins, CO 80527-2956; 970-225-0117; reservations), VE sessions (check in 8:30 AM, free †New York (Batavia)—Jul 15, 8 AM. Spr:
n0rc@arrl.net; www.qsl.net/n0rc/hamfest. exams 9 AM; pre-registration required; John Genesee Radio Amateurs. Batavia Downs Race
Creel, WB3GXW, 301-572-5124 after 6 PM; Track, 8315 Park Rd; NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit
†Florida (Milton)—Jul 20-21; Friday noon to creewb3gxw@aol.com), handicapped accessible,
9 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: Milton ARC. 48 (Batavia), cross Rte 98, proceed 1/ 4 mile and
free parking, refreshments. TI: 147.03, 224.96, take left onto Park Rd to Batavia Downs. TI:
Santa Rosa County Auditorium, Old Bagdad Hwy 448.325. Adm: $6, under 12 free. Tables: $60 each
and Avalon Blvd; I-10, Exit 7, go N for 5 miles, 147.285. Adm: $5. Tables: $10. Randy Boyle,
(in air-conditioned Main Exhibit Hall). Mayer K2RLB, 3427 Batavia-Oakfield Town Line Rd,
auditorium on right. Vendors, tailgating ($3 per Zimmerman, W3GXK, c/o BRATS, Box 5915,
space), VE sessions (Saturday 8 AM to noon, walk- Batavia, NY 14020; 716-948-9679; racboyle@
Baltimore, MD 21282-5915; 410-786-6839 or 410- iinc.com; www.gramradio.org.
ins accepted; $10 fee). TI: 145.49. Adm: $3. 461-0086 (phone/fax); hamfest@bratsatv.org or
Tables: $8. Walter Yarbrough, WA4TFR, 4301 Bell w3gxk@arrl.net; www.bratsatv.org. †New York (Frankfort/Utica)—Jul 21; set up
Ln, Pace, FL 32571; 850-994-7335; fax 850-994- 6 AM; public 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: Utica ARC.
4220; wa4tfr@worldnet.att.net; home.att.net/ Massachusetts (Cambridge)—Jul 15. Nick Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Cemetery St; NYS
~k4ozl/flyer61.htm. Altenbernd, KA1MQX, 617-253-3776. Thruway to Exit 30 (Herkimer), at stoplight from
†Georgia (Gainesville)—Jul 14, 8 AM to 3 PM. Massachusetts (Worcester)—Jul 12-14, 10-10 exit take left and proceed over bridge, take ramp
Spr: Lanierland ARC. Georgia Mountains Center, International Convention. See “Coming Conven- to right (NYS 5S W), go 5 miles to Frankfort Exit
301 Main St; I-985 at Exit 20, take Queen City tions.” marked Fairgrounds. Outdoor and indoor flea mar-
Pkwy to Broad St (SR 369), turn right, go 3 blocks, †Michigan (Tawas)—Aug 4, 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: ket (outdoor space $2 plus admission; indoor space
Center on left. Air-conditioned facilities, dealers, Iosco County AR Enthusiasts. Tawas Area High $3 plus admission), VE sessions (9 AM), refresh-
covered tailgating ($5 per space), VE sessions, School, 255 M-55; US 23 to M-55, M-55 W for ments. TI: 145.45. Adm: $4. Tables: $4 (6-ft); must
refreshments. TI: 146.67 (131.8 Hz). Adm: ad- 1.4 miles. Trunk sales ($3), VE sessions. TI: reserve in advance. Bob Decker, AA2CU, 4 For-
vance $5, door $6. Tables: $15. Terry Jones, 146.64. Adm: advance $4, door $5. Tables: $7. John est Rd, Utica, NY 13501; 315-797-6614;
W4TL, 4816 Windwalker Dr, Flowery Branch, GA Hanley, KA8AIP, 489 S Towerline Rd, ktrnd@borg.com.
30542; 770-967-6364; w4tl@arrl.net; www. Whittemore, MI 48770; 517-756-2845; ka8aip@ †New York (Ithaca)—Aug 4, 7 AM to 2 PM. Spr:
lanierlandarc.org/hamfest.htm. centurytel.net; www.oscoda.net/icare/. Tompkins County ARC. Tompkins County Airport,
†Illinois (Sugar Grove)—Jul 22; set up Satur- †Minnesota (Brainerd)—Jul 21, 8 AM to 2 PM. 72 Brown Rd; from I-81 take Cortland Exit, fol-
day 7 PM, Sunday 6-8 AM; public 8 AM. Spr: Fox Spr: Brainerd Area ARC. National Guard Armory, low signs to Rte 13 and Ithaca, turn right on War-
River Radio League. Waubonsee Community Col- 1115 Wright St; 4 blocks E of Hwy 371 S. TI: ren Rd, follow Airport signs. Indoor vendors,
lege, Rte 47 at Harter Rd, 5 miles NW of Aurora. 147.03. Adm: $5. Tables: $15. Al Doree, W0RC, paved flea market, VE sessions, paved parking,
Flea market, commercial dealers, computer ven- 3876 E Shamineau Dr, Motley, MN 56466; 218- refreshments. TI: 146.97. Adm: advance $4 (until
dors, VE sessions (10 AM, bring original and copy 575-2404; w0rc@arrl.net; www.uslink.net/ Jul 15), door $5. Tables: $10 (inside), $2 (per out-
of license, photo ID, CSCE, fee), overnight camp- ~brdham. door space). Dave Flinn, W2CFP, 866 Ridge Rd,
ing (Bliss Woods, Kane County Park; 630-466- Lansing, NY 14882; 607-533-4797; dave@
†Missouri (Springfield)—Aug 4; set up Friday 3 starflinn.com; www.compcenter.com/~tcarc.
4182), free paved parking, refreshments. TI: PM, Saturday 7 AM; public 8 AM to 1 PM. Spr:
147.21 (103.5/107.2 Hz). Adm: advance $4, door Southwest Missouri ARC. University Plaza Trade New York (Williamsville)—Aug 5, Western New
$5. Tables: $12 (8-ft). Maurice Schietecatte, Center, 625 E St Louis St; from I-44 take Exit 80B, York Section Convention. See “Coming Conven-
W9CEO, c/o FRRL, Box 673, Batavia, IL 60510; go S on Glenstone, 4 miles to St Louis St, go W 1 tions.”
815-786-2860; w9ceo@arrl.net; www.frrl.org/ mile to Trade Center. Flea market, commercial North Carolina (Cary)—Jul 21. Cary ARC,
hamfest.html. vendors, computer equipment, presentations, dis- n4nc@arrl.net.
Indiana (Angola)—Aug 5. Sharon Brown, plays, ARRL forum, VE sessions, club tables, cov- †North Carolina (Salisbury)—Jul 7; set up Fri-
WD9DSP, 219-475-5897. ered parking. TI: 146.91 (162.2 Hz). Adm: $5, day 3-9 PM, Saturday 7 AM; public 8 AM to
Iowa (Des Moines)—Jul 21. Jim Young, W7FTT, under 16 free. Tables: $10 each (city requires $5 1 PM. Spr: Rowan ARS. Salisbury Civic Center,
760-249-3698. vendor permit, sold at door). Woodie Moore, 315 S Boundary St; I-85, Exit 76B to Salisbury,
W0ODY, 1905 E Wheat Ridge Dr, Springfield, MO turn right at ramp intersection with E Innes St, turn
†Louisiana (Slidell)—Jul 21, 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: 65803; 417-833-2248; w0ody@arrl.net; www.
Ozone ARC. Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 left on S Boundary St, go 2 blocks to Civic Center
smarc.org. on left. Flea market, tailgating (included in ticket
2nd St; from I-12 take Hwy 11 S to Slidell, turn
left on Fremaux, right on 2 nd St; from I-10 take †Missouri (Washington)—Jul 15, 6 AM to 2 PM. price), dealers, VE sessions (walk-ins), refresh-
Gause Blvd, W to Hwy 11. Flea market, dealers, Spr: Zero Beaters ARC. Washington Fairgrounds, ments (including free coffee). TI: 146.73 (94.8
forums, VE sessions, QLF contest. TI: 147.27. Bernie E. Hillerman Park, off Grand Ave; Hwy 100 Hz). Adm: advance $4, door $5. Tables: $5. Ralph
Adm: $3. Tables: $20 (dealers), $7 (flea market). W from Washington, N on Pottery Rd, left on 5 th Brown, WB4AQK, 1621 Emerald St, Salisbury,
St, right on Grand Ave. Ham Radio/Computer Flea NC 28144; 704-636-5902; rbrown@
market, commercial vendors, VE sessions (9 AM, salisbury.net; www.qsl.net/w4exu/.
†ARRL Hamfest walk-ins accepted), technical sessions, ham radio †North Carolina (Waynesville)—Jul 28, 8 AM

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to 4 PM. Spr: Western Carolina ARS. Haywood ft space), ample indoor commercial space (reser- sions (11 AM). TI: 147.0. Adm: advance $5, door
County Fairgrounds, 758 Crabtree Rd, near vations required), dealers, overnight parking for $7. Tables: advance $8, door $10. Gene Hodge,
Waynesville and Lake Junaluska; approximately RVs and campers (no hookups), VE sessions K5DPS, 211 N Brinkley, Sherman, TX 75092;
25 miles W of Asheville; I-40 to Exit 24, S on Hwy (walk-ins, register 8-9 AM, exams 9 AM), DXCC 903-893-6082; kc5aft@gte.net; home1.gte.net/
209 for 3 miles. Covered flea market, dealers, tail- card checking (cards in by 11 AM). TI: 146.7 wb5dcu/nortex00.html.
gating, VE sessions (2 PM, Haywood Community (110.9 Hz), 444.8. Adm: $5, under 12 free. Tables: Texas (Fort Worth)—Jul 26-29, Central States
College), ARRL forum, free parking, refresh- $15 (8-ft, plus admission). John Schaaf, K8JWS, VHF Conference. See “Coming Conventions.”
ments. TI: 146.91 (91.5 Hz), 147.39, 145.19. Adm: c/o NOARSfest, Box 432, Elyria, OH 44036-0432;
advance $4, door $5. Tables: $10. Pat Kelsey, 216-696-5709; k8jws@arrl.net; www.apk.net/ †Texas (Texas City)—Jul 14. Spr: Tidelands
WA4OLA, Box 1488, Asheville, NC 28802; 828- noars/noarsfe.htm. ARS. C. T. Doyle Convention Center, 5 th Ave and
236-0181; wa4ola@arrl.net; wcars.org/hamfest/ 21st St; I-45 to Texas City (Exit 16), go 7.1 miles
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)—Jul 27-28, Okla- to Jack in the Box, turn right onto 21 st St. VE ses-
index.htm. homa State Convention. See “Coming Conven- sions. TI: 147.14. Adm: advance $3, door $4.
North Dakota (Dunseith)/Manitoba (Boissevan)— tions.” Tables: $5. Joe Wileman, AA5OP, 1010 24 th Ave
Jul 13-15. Dave Snydal, VE4XN, 204-728-2463. †Pennsylvania (Berwick)—Jul 21, 8 AM. Spr: N, Texas City, TX 77590; 409-945-6794;
†Ohio (Cincinnati)—Jul 28, 7 AM to 1 PM. Spr: Jonestown Mountain Repeater Assn. Beach Ha- aa5op@aol.com; www.tidelands.org.
OH-KY-IN ARS. Diamond Oaks Career Develop- ven Car nival; S on US 11 from SR 239 at Utah (Bryce Canyon)—Jul 13-15, Rocky Moun-
ment Center, 6375 Harrison Rd; approximately 1 Shickshinny, go 6 miles N on US 11 from SR 93, tain Division Convention. See “Coming Conven-
mile SE of Rybolt Rd/Harrison Rd Exit off I-74 3 miles from intersection of SR 93 at Berwick. tions.”
(Exit 11). Technical and ARRL forums, transmit- VE sessions. TI: 145.13 (77.0 Hz), 146.52. Adm:
ter hunt, indoor vendors, outdoor flea market (free $5. Tables: 8-ft $10 (paid in advance). Charles †Virginia (Berryville)—Aug 5, 6 AM. Spr:
with admission), VE sessions. TI: 146.67, 146.925. Hooker, AD3L, Box 23, Huntington Mills, PA Shenandoah Valley ARC. Clarke County (Ruritan)
Adm: advance $5, door $6. Tables: $10 (6-ft, in- 18622; 570-864-2571; chooker@epix.net. Fairgrounds; I-81 (at Winchester), Exit 315 to Rte
door with electricity; no outside tables provided). 7 E (9 miles), bear right onto Business Rte 7, just
†Pennsylvania (Kimberton/Valley Forge)— before traffic light, Fairgrounds on left; or inter-
Mr. Lynn Ernst, WD8JAW, 10650 Aspen Place, Jul 15, 7 AM. Spr: Mid-Atlantic ARC. Kimberton
Union, KY 41091-7665; 859-657-6161; wd8jaw@ section of Rte 340 and Rte 7 in Berryville, go W
Fire Company Fairgrounds, Rte 113, S of inter- approximately 2 miles, Fairgrounds on right. In-
arrl.net; www.qsl.net/k8sch. section with Rte 23. Computers and electronics, side vendors, tailgating ($7 per space), VE ses-
†Ohio (Columbus)—Aug 4, 8 AM. Spr: Voice of tailgating ($6, no reserved tailgate space), refresh- sions (1 PM), Ruritan’s famous chicken barbecue.
Aladdin ARC. Aladdin Shrine Temple, 3850 ments. TI: 146.835, 443.8 (131.8 Hz). Adm: $6. TI: 146.82. Adm: $5. Tables: $12, $15, and $20.
Stelzer Rd; I-270, W on Morse Rd, S on Stelzer Tables: with electricity $10 each (1-4 tables), $8 Brian Mawhinney, WB3FUM, 2432-69 Berryville
Rd. Forums (weather spotting, ARES, antennas), each (5 or more tables), plus admission. MARC, Pike, Winchester, VA 22603; 540-665-0761;
foxhunt, VE sessions. TI: 147.24. Adm: $5. James Box 2154, Southeastern, PA 19399-2154; or call wb3fum@arrl.net; www.Vvalley.com/svarc/.
Morton, KB8KPJ, 6070 Northgap Dr, Columbus, Bill Owen, W3KRB, 610-325-3995; gem@op.net;
OH 43229-1945; 614-846-7790; kb8kpj@cs.com. www.marc-radio.org/hamfest.html. †Virginia (Vinton)—Aug 4, 9 AM to 3 PM. Spr:
Roanoke Valley ARC. William Byrd High School,
†Ohio (Randolph)—Jul 29, 8 AM to 4 PM. Spr: †South Dakota (Clear Lake)—Jul 29, 8 AM to 2902 Washington Ave; US 460 to Gus Nicks Blvd
Portage ARC. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 4 PM. Spr: Deuel County ARC. Ulven City Park, (Washington Ave), go 3 miles to High School on
Fairgrounds Rd; between Akron and Youngstown NE shore of Clear Lake; from junction of Hwys left. Hamfest/Computer Show, flea market, ven-
on State Rte 44, 4 miles S of I-76. Outside flea 15 and 22 go 1 mile N to Fairgrounds Dr, follow dors, VE sessions. TI: 146.985. Adm: advance $5,
market, indoor vendors, VE sessions, ARRL offi- road around lake to Ulven Park. Flea market, VE door $6. Tables: $10. Dave Miller, KS4JB, 540-
cials, free parking, handicapped parking, restau- sessions (9:30 AM), camping. TI: 147.18 (146.2 977-3142; dmiller@rev.net; www.cuppnet.com/
rant on grounds. TI: 145.39. Adm: advance $4, Hz). Adm: $5 per person; $10 per family. Tables: rvarc/.
door $5. Tables: $10 (includes electricity). Joanne Free with admission. Rob Schmidt, N0TAW, Box
Solak, KJ3O, 9971 Diagonal Rd, Mantua, OH 427, Clear Lake, SD 57226; 605-874-2778; Washington (Everett/Seattle)—Jul 20-22, Pa-
44255; 330-274-8240; ljsolak@apk.net; rjtaw1@itctel.com; www.qsl.net/dcarc/. cific Northwest DX Convention. See “Coming
parc.portage.oh.us. Conventions.”
†Tennessee (Dayton)—Jul 21 (rain date Jul 28),
Ohio (Van Wert)—Jul 15, 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: 6 AM. Spr: Rhea County ARS. Cedar Point Park, Washington (Spokane)—Aug 4-5, Eastern Wash-
Van Wert ARC. County Fairgrounds, 1055 S Wash- E of the intersection of Hwy 27 and Hwy 30. ington Section Convention. See “Coming Conven-
ington St; located at the S edge of Van Wert Equipment testing booth, free parking, refresh- tions.”
along Rte 127. Free trunk sales, VE sessions ments. TI: 147.39. Adm: Free. Tommy Mize,
(preregister by Jul 9), free parking, refreshments. KO4SY, 433 Magnolia Ave, Dayton, TN 37321;
TI: 146.85. Adm: $5. Tables: $10. Bob Barnes, 423-775-2480 or 423-570-0840; ko4sy@arrl.net; Attention All Hamfest Committees!
WD8LPY, 411 N Walnut St, Van Wert, OH 45891; www.volstate.net/~ko4sy.
Texas (Austin)—Aug 3-4, South Texas Section Get official ARRL sanction for your event and
419-238-1877; barnesrl@bright.net; receive special benefits such as free prizes,
www.redrival.com/w8fy. Convention. See “Coming Conventions.”
handouts, and other support.
†Ohio (Wellington)—Jul 21, 8 AM to 2 PM. Spr: †Texas (Denison/Sherman)—Jul 21, 8 AM. Spr: It’s easy to become sanctioned. Contact the
Northern Ohio ARS. Lorain County Fairgrounds, North Texas Hamfest Committee. Silver Wings Convention and Hamfest Branch at ARRL Head-
Rte 18; Rte 58 to Rte 18 in Wellington, W on Rte Club, Grayson County Airport; from Hwy 75 N or quarters, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111. Or
18, 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on S side of S, take Exit 65 (Hwy 691), go W on Hwy 691 to send e-mail to giannone@arrl.org.
Rte 18. Huge outdoor flea market area ($5 per 8- Airport entrance, follow signs to Hamfest. VE ses-

same power as set by the FT-817 PWR func- friendly and draws less than 25 mA when not
NEW PRODUCTS tion command. When adjustment of the an- in use, and about 20 mA during tuning. One-
tenna tuner is completed, release the TUNE Touch Tune can be installed or removed in just
button and the FT-817 returns to the prior moments to match your operating require-
YAESU FT-817 TUNING MADE EASY mode. ments.
◊ One-Touch Tune (OTT), manufactured by With an LDG Electronics Z-11 antenna Price: $59.95. For additional information
W4RT Electronics, is a custom add-on acces- tuner and optional OTT/Z-11 Compatibility contact W4RT Electronics, 3077-K Leeman
sory for the Yaesu FT-817. OTT solves the te- Kit, the Z-11 cable can be plugged into the Ferry Rd, Huntsville, AL 35801; fax 256-880-
dious and annoying tuning process that pres- OTT Command jack. Whenever you press the 3866; w4rt@oetc.com; www.w4rt.com.
ently must be used to produce a carrier for tun- Z-11 TUNE button, OTT commands the
ing an antenna tuner. Installation is simple. FT-817 to produce a carrier as long as required HA5CMG STEALTH II HF MOBILE
Velcro attaches the OTT module to the rear of by the Z-11. Upon completion of the tuning ANTENNA
the FT-817, the OTT cable is plugged into the process by the Z-11, the FT-817 returns to the ◊ The new Stealth II is a low profile, continu-
ACC jack, and the supplied OTT TUNE push- mode configuration you had already selected! ously tunable, mobile antenna. Three models
button switch (or your own) is plugged into One-Touch Tune is transparent to auxiliary are available for either 40-6 meters ($395), 80-
the OTT Command jack. equipment attached to the FT-817. For ex- 10 meters ($450) or 80-10 meters “contest
Merely press the TUNE button and One- ample, a CAT controller for the FT-817 is size” ($550). For more information contact Hi-
Touch Tune takes control of the FT-817. Re- plugged into the OTT ACC input jack. Any- Q Antennas, 21085 Cielo Vista Way,
gardless of the mode used, OTT commands thing attached to the KEY or DATA jacks will Wildomar, CA 92595; www.qth.com/
the FT-817 to produce a carrier having the not be interfered with at all. OTT is power stealthantennas/.
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 CONTEST CORRAL
Feedback ceiver. Final score is total of QSO points multi- try). One point for each valid contact. Multipliers
plied by total of states/provinces/countries times include US states, including KH6 and KL7, Cana-
In the 2000 IARU HF World Championship, the power multiplier (>5 W output, × 1; <5 W output, dian provinces and other North American DXCC
log file submitted by YL4HQ, the Latvian LRAL × 7; <1 W output, × 10; < 250 mW output, × 15) entities. Do not count USA, Canada, KH6 or KL7 as
Headquarters station, had formatting problems plus bonus points. Send entries by August 12 to countries. Non-North American entities do not
that precluded it from being included in the origi- QRP ARCI Contest Mgr, Randy Foltz, 809 Leith count as multipliers but may be worked for QSO
nal results. After correcting those file problems, St, Moscow, ID 83843; rfoltz@turbonet.com; credit. Scoring: Multiply total valid contacts by the
their score should read 12,114,455 points on 9865 personal.palouse.net/rfoltz/arci/arcitst.htm total number of multipliers worked on each band.
QSOs and 359 multipliers. W8AV should have Send logs to Ron Stailey, K5DJ, 504 Dove Haven
been listed as a Multioperator station instead of FISTS CW Summer Sprint, sponsored by FISTS
International CW Club, 1700Z until 2100Z July Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664-5926, rttynaqp@
Single Operator, which places them 10th among ncjweb.com; www.ncjweb.com/.
W/VE scores. 14, CW only. Categories: QRP, QRO and club. 80
40 20 15 10 meters. Work stations once per band.
In the 2001 ARRL November CW Sweepstakes, Exchange name, RST, state/province/DXCC 28-29
the guest operator at N0AT should have been listed entity, and FISTS number if you are a member
as N0KK. W6JTI should have been shown in RSGB Islands-On-The-Air Contest, sponsored
(nonmembers send power output). Score 5 pts/ by the RSGB, 1200Z July 28 to 1200Z July 29. 80
fourth place in the West Coast region box as QRP QSO w/FISTS member and 2 pts/QSO w/nonmem-
with a score of 101,868. W0UC should have been 40 20 15 10 meters, phone and CW. Single op,
bers. Final score is QSO points × states/provinces/ phone/CW/mixed; single op limited, phone/CW/
reported as a Multioperator station in the MN sec- DXCC entities. 3.558 7.058 14.058 21.058 28.058.
tion. TeamCramp.com and Mike Hance, K5NZ mixed; multi-single island stations. Single op
Send paper logs only within 30 days to Alan M. limited stations may operate 12 hours max. Send
sponsor the Single Operator Low Power CW Tanner W8FAX, 1525 Trebein Rd, Fairborn, OH
winner’s plaque, won by N4ZZ. The Single Op- RS(T), serial number and IOTA reference number.
45324-9706; www.FISTS.org. If applicable, island stations may send IOTA
erator High Power Pacific Division CW winner’s
plaque, won by K6RM (N6TV, op) is sponsored CQ WW VHF Contest, sponsored by CQ Maga- number. Work stations once per band and mode.
by Rich Hallman, N7TR. The West Gulf Single zine, from 1800Z July 14 until 2100Z July 15. 6 Score 2 pts/QSO with your own country or IOTA
Operator High Power CW plaque is being spon- and 2 meters. Single op all band and single band, reference; 15 pts/QSO w/IOTA stations and 5 pts/
sored by Ken Adams, K5KA. multiop, rover and QRP (<25 W). Send grid QSO w/others. Final score is QSO points × IOTA
square. Score 1 pt/QSO on 50 MHz; 2 pts/QSO on numbers worked per band/mode. Awards. Send
W3CB should have been listed as a participant in 144 MHz. Work stations once per band regardless logs by August 31 to RSGB IOTA Contest, PO
the 2001 ARRL Straight Key Night. of mode. Do not transmit on 146.52 MHz simplex Box 9, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3RH, England;
or on repeaters to either make or solicit contacts. iota.hf.contests@rsgb.org.uk; www.g4tsh.
W1AW Qualifying Runs are 10 PM EDT, Fri- Final score is QSO pts × grid squares worked/ demon.co.uk/HFCC/IOTA.htm.
day, July 6 and 9 AM EDT, Monday, July 23. band. Awards. Send logs by Aug 31 to CQ VHF
The K6YR West Coast Qualifying Run will be Contest, CQ Magazine, 25 Newbridge Rd,
at 9 PM PDT on Wednesday, July 18. Check the Hicksville, NY 11801. You may submit your elec-
W1AW schedule for details. tronic log via e-mail to cqvhf@kkn.net. Ques-
tions may be sent to questions@cqww.com;
www.cq-amateur-radio.com/vhfcontest.
html.
July NEW PRODUCTS
1 21-22
Canada Day Contest, sponsored by the Radio Six Club Six-Meter Sprint, sponsored by the Six SAFETENNA 2-METER ANTENNAS
Amateurs of Canada (RAC). 0000 to 2359Z July 1. Club, 2300Z July 21 to 0400Z July 22, 6 meters ◊ Creative Services Software and AB4MT-
160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6 and 2 meters, CW and only. Count 1 point/QSO within your country; 2
phone (SSB, FM, AM). Stations in Canada send points/QSO outside of your country (KH6 and KL7 Designs have introduced a new line of
RS(T) and province or territory. VE0s and stations count as countries). Final score is the total QSO 2-meter antennas. The SafeTennas are
outside Canada send RS(T) and a serial number. points times the number of different grid squares available in two models: full and compact.
Contacts with stations in Canada or VE0s are worth worked. Awards. Mail logs by July 22 to Six Club, The radiating element is completely en-
10 points. Contacts with stations outside Canada PO Box 307, Hatfield, AR 71945; sixclub@6mt.
are worth 2 points. Contacts with RAC official com; 6mt.com/contest.htm. closed in a durable green PVC pipe shell.
stations are worth 20 points. RAC official stations Georgia QSO Party, sponsored by SECC and The compact version is 11/2 inches in diam-
are: VA2RAC, VA3RAC, VE1RAC, VE4RAC, SEDXC. Two periods: 1800Z July 21 to 0359Z eter and 22 inches tall. The 59-inch tall
VE5RAC, VE6RAC, VE7RAC, VE8RAC, July 22 and 1400Z July 22 to 2359Z July 22. All
VE9RAC, VO1RAC, VO2RAC, VY1RAC and full-size version can serve double-duty as
stations may operate the full 20 hours. Phone and
VY2RAC. Multipliers: Canada’s 10 provinces and CW. 80 40 20 15 10 meters. Single Op, Multi- a walking stick. Both models include a
two territories, and may be counted once on each single, multi-multi, rover and Technician in each loop on one end for hanging and a remov-
mode on each of the eight contest bands. Final of three power levels: QRP, low power (150 W or able end cap on the opposite end that pro-
score = Total QSO points x total multiplier points. less) and high power (more than 150 W). Rover
Categories: Single Operator, all bands; Single vides protection for the SO-239 feed line
requires operation from at least 6 Georgia coun-
Operator Low Power (max 100 W output); Single ties. Mobiles and portables must move the com- connector when the antenna is not in use.
Operator QRP (max 5 W output); Single Operator plete station, including antennas, at least 100 yards SafeTenna inventor Michael Thigpen,
single band; Multioperator. Send entries to Radio to change counties—no county line operations.
Amateurs of Canada, 720 Belfast Rd, Suite 217, AB4MT, states, “The SafeTenna is de-
Work stations once per band and mode. Multipli- signed with emergency operation in mind,
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5, Canada by July 31. For ers count on each mode. Exchange RST and Geor-
more information see www.rac.ca/CANDAY. gia county, state, province or DX entity. Count 1 such as when you have car trouble and can’t
htm; gkosmenko@arrowspeed.com. point per phone QSO; 2 points per CW QSO. hit a repeater. You can store the antenna in
Multipliers are Georgia counties; for Georgia sta- a trunk or behind a truck seat along with
14-15 tions the multipliers are the 50 US states and 11
IARU HF World Championship . See April Canadian provinces. Awards. Mail logs by Aug 23 coax and support line. When you need to
2001 QST, page 111. Michael R Condon, NE4S, 4641 Smoke Rise Ln, extend your communications range, you
QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint, Spon- Marietta, GA 30062; mcondon@attglobal.net; can hang the antenna up in the clear and
sored by QRP ARC International 2000-2400Z July secc.contesting.com/ connect the coax to your H-T or mobile rig.”
15, CW only. Entries may be single band, all band, North American QSO Party, RTTY, sponsored Price (full or compact): $39.95.
high band or low band. Work stations once per by the National Contest Journal. 1800Z July 21 to
band. Exchange signal report, state/province/ 0600Z July 22. Single op and multi-two. Single SafeTennas are available from your favorite
country, and QRP ARCI number if member. 2/pts Operator stations may operate 10 out of 12 hours. Amateur Radio products dealer and Creative
for nonmembers on the same continents; 4/pts for Off times must be at least 30 minutes in length and Services Software, 503 W State St, Suite 4,
nonmembers on different continents. Bonus points must be clearly marked in the log. Mode: RTTY Muscle Shoals, AL 35661; tel 256-767-
awarded for using homebrew equipment: 2000/pts only. 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters only. You may
for homebrewed transmitter, 3000/pts for home- work a station once per band. Exchange operator 3739, fax 256-381-6121; info@cssincorp.
brewed receiver, 5000/pts for homebrewed trans- name and station location (state, province or coun- com; www.cssincorp.com.
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George Fremin III, K5TR
624 Lost Oak Trail, Johnson City, TX 78636
k5tr@arrl.org
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 SPECIAL EVENTS
DeSmet, SD: Huron Amateur Radio Club & Lake ing Akron’s Lighter Than Air Convention and W1QWT, 56 Acorn St, Scituate, MA 02066.
Area Radio Klub, W0NOZ, 1600Z June 30 to Exhibition. 7.270 14.270 21.370 28.370. QSL. Oshkosh, WI: Fox Cities ARC, W9ZL, 1300Z
0200Z July 2, for the 30th anniversary of Little Pioneer Amateur Radio Fellowship Inc, 2324 July 27 to 2200Z July 29, during the Experimen-
House on the Prairie Pageant. 7.265 14.265 21.365 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44314. tal Aircraft Association Airventure Fly-In. 28.345
28.465. Certificate. Huron ARC, PO Box 205, Lake Champlain, VT-NY: Burlington ARC and 14.245 14.085 7.245. Certificate. Wayne
Huron, SD 57350. Champlain Valley ARC, N2V, 1300Z July 14 to Pennings, WD9FLJ, 913 N Mason, Appleton, WI
Antwerp, Belgium: Union Belge des Amateurs, 0100Z July 15, celebrating 250 Years of 54914.
OS4OSA, 0000Z July 1 to 2359Z July 12, cel- ferryboating on Lake Champlain. 7.275 14.275 Fairplay, CO: Park County Radio Club, AB0PC,
ebrating the coastal station OSA on all bands 21.250 28.450. Certificate. Special Event N2V, 1600-2100Z July 29, for the 53rd annual World
and modes. QSL. Marc Domen, ON7SS, c/o CVARC, PO Box 313, Morrisonville, NY Championship Pack Burro Race. 7.250 14.307
Ferdinand Coosemansstratt 32, B-2600 Berchem 12962. 21.375 28.465. Certificate. PCRC, PO Box 16,
(Antwerpen), Belgium. San Angelo, TX: San Angelo Amateur Radio Bailey, CO 80421.
Thompson, OH: Lake County Amateur Radio Club, W5QX, 0000-2400Z July 15 for an air show Canton, OH: Canton Amateur Radio Club,
Association, N8GB, 1400Z July 4 to 0100Z July special event dedicated to the Black Sheep Squad- W8AL, 1300Z July 27 to 2400Z July 29, for the
5, to celebrate Independence Day. 7.246 28.450. ron. 28.400 21.350 14.240 7.235. Certificate. Don annual Professional Football Hall of Fame Festi-
Certificate. George R. Bair, N8GB, 386 Goff, 1210 Ardmore, San Angelo, TX 76905. val. 7.265 14.265 21.365. Donald E Perry, WQ8J,
Cedarbrook Dr, Painesville, OH 44077. Warren, OH: Warren Amateur Radio Associa- 968 Culverne Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647.
Maddock, ND: Benson County Amateur Radio tion, W8P, 1400Z July 15 to 2000Z July 27, dur- Oklahoma City, OK: The W5HXL Memorial
Club, W0W, 0000Z July 6 to 2359Z July 8 cel- ing the 2nd annual Packard Museum Car Show. Net Club, W5HXL, 1300-1800Z July 28, com-
ebrating the centennial of City of Maddock, ND. 28.450 14.260 7.260 3.860. Certificate. WARA, memorating Ham Holiday 2001. 14.030 14.060.
7.259 14.259 21.359 28.359. QSL. Richard Budd, PO Box 809, Warren, OH 44482. QSL. W5HXL Memorial Net Club, PO Box
W0TF, PO Box 390 Leeds, ND 58346-0390. Fremont, MI: Newaygo County Amateurs, W1B, 12194, Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2194.
Deltaville, VA: Middlesex Amateur Radio 1500Z July 17 to 2100Z July 21, operating from Marcella, NJ: Nutley Amateur Radio Society,
Group, AA4HQ, 1300 to 1900Z July 7, to cel- the 11th annual National Baby Food Festival. W2GLQ, 1500-2200Z July 28, operating from the
ebrate Deltaville Heritage Days. 3.860 7.230 General class frequencies. QSL. Leo Woodard New Jersey Camp of the Blind. General class fre-
14.240 28.350. Certificate. Verlan Hall, AA4HQ, WD8DCA, 304 N Stone Rd, Fremont, MI 49412. quencies. Certificate. Nutley ARS, American Red
PO Box 405, Hartfield, VA 23071. Palatine, IL: Northwest Amateur Radio Club, Cross Building, 169 Chestnut St, Nutley, NJ 07110.
Sioux Falls, SD: Sioux Empire Amateur Radio W9P, 0001Z July 18 to 2359Z July 23, for the
Club, W0Y, 1300-1800Z July 7, operating from Taste and Touch of Palatine—Palatine Chamber
the USS South Dakota BB-57 memorial site. 7.250 of Commerce. 14.260 28.400 21400 7260. Cer-
14.250 28.350. QSL. Sioux Empire ARC, PO Box tificate. Chuck Towner, W9KQJ, PO Box 73, Certificates and QSL cards: To obtain a cer-
91, Sioux Falls, SD 57101. Palatine, IL 60078. tificate from any of the special-event stations
offering them, send your QSO information along
Baraboo to Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee AREC, Kane, PA: Kane Amateur Radio Operators,
with a 9×12 inch self-addressed, stamped en-
W9D, 1400Z July 7 to 2200Z July 9, during the AA3GM, 2200Z July 20 to 2000Z July 22, cel- velope to the address listed in the announce-
annual run of the Great Circus Train. 7.240 14.240 ebrating the annual Kane Black Cherry Festival. ment. To receive a special event QSL card
146.55. Certificate. Jim Romelfanger, 412 1/2 Ash 7.255 14.255 21.355 28.355. Certificate. Kenneth (when offered), be sure to include a self-ad-
St, Baraboo, WI 53913. T. Frankenbery, 5111 Glenwall Dr, Aliquippa, PA
dressed, stamped business envelope along
Smithville, AR: Driven Elements Amateur Radio 15001.
with your QSL card and QSO information.
Group, KB5FJX, 1300Z July 7 to 2400Z July 8, Parma, OH: Woodchuck Amateur Radio Club, Special Events Announcements: For items
celebrating the Driven Elements Amateur Radio KC8KLU, 1700-2030Z July 21, celebrating the to be listed in this column, you must be an
Group 10th anniversary. 7.280 14.325 28.375. 175th anniversary of Parma. 145.310 442.125
Amateur Radio club, and use the ARRL Spe-
Certificate. Heather Hinds, KD5BMB, 139A 28.435 14.310. Certificate. Jason Jodon,
cial Events Listing Form. Copies of this form
Lawrence Rd 2645, Smithville, AR 72466-8024. KB8QQS, 15721 Madison Ave, Apt 1, Lakewood,
are available via Internet (info@arrl.org), or
Austin, TX: Naturist Amateur Radio Club, OH 44107. for a SASE (send to Special Requests, ARRL,
NU5DE, 0000Z July 9 to 2400Z July 15, during Wapakoneta, OH: Reservoir Amateur Radio 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111, and
the 26th Annual North American Nude Aware- Association, K8QYL, 1300-2000Z July 21, dur- write “Special Events Form” in the lower
ness Celebration. 7.265 14.265 21.365 28.465. ing the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum’s left-hand corner. You can also submit your spe-
QSL. Naturist Amateur Radio Club, PO Box Festival of Flight. 7.260 14.250 21.360 28.400. cial event information on-line at www.arrl.
200812, Austin, TX 78720-0812. Certificate. Richard Spencer, 15101 Townline- org/contests/spevform.html. Submissions
Milwaukee, WI: West Allis Radio Amateur Club, Kossuth Rd, St Mary’s, OH 45885. must be received by ARRL HQ no later than the
W9C, 1800Z July 11 to 0200Z July 14, operating Manassas, VA: Ole Virginia Hams, W4OVH, 1st of the second month preceding the publica-
from the Great Circus Parade showgrounds. 7.240 1300-2200Z July 21, commemorating the 140th tion date; that is, a special event listing for Jan
14.240 21.340 28.400. Certificate. W9C, 5436 anniversary of the battle of 1st Manassas (Bull QST would have to be received by Nov 1.
Scenery Rd, Waterford, WI 53185. Run). 7.265 14.280 28.350 146.97. Certificate. Submissions may be mailed to George Fremin
Trenton, MI: Motor City Radio Club, W8MRM, Jeff Poulin, 8114 Lomond South Dr, Manassas, III, K5TR, at the address shown on this
1400Z July 13 to 2300Z July 15, for the 26th VA 20110. page; faxed to ARRL HQ at 860-594-0259; or
annual Trenton Mid-Summer Festival. 7.044 Portland, OR: Idaho-Oregon DX Group, W7P, e-mailed to events@arrl.org.
7.244 14.044 14.244. Certificate. Motor City Ra- 0000Z July 21 to 2359Z July 22, operating from
dio Club, PO Box 337, Wyandotte, MI 48192. the sternwheeler tug Portland during Museum
Bryce Canyon, UT: Utah Hamfest Inc, K7H, Ships Weekend. 7.260 14.060 14.260 21.360.
1800Z July 13 to 1800Z July 15, during the Utah QSL. Vince VanDerHyde, PO Box 12941, Salem,
Hamfest 2001 and the ARRL Rocky Mountain
Division Convention. 28.350 21.350 14.275
OR 97309. STRAYS
Ogdensburg, NY: Ogdensburg ARC, K2RUK,
7.275. Certificate. Kelly Vining, AI7J, 762 E 1800-2400Z July 21, celebrating the maiden I AM LOOKING FOR...
Rosewood Ln, Layton, UT 84041. voyage of the USCGC Maple WLB-207. 7.240
Crete NE: Crete Amateur Radio Club, K0JOQ, 14.240. Certificate, Walt Brady, N2YMY, 17 ...misplaced friend William (Bill) Thompson,
1500-2300Z July 14, commemorating the first Birch Hts, Edwards, NY 13653. formerly W6RRI in the ’60s, and former
Chatauqua in Nebraska. 14.250. Certificate. Dave owner of Bill Thompson Radio in Culver City,
Quincy, MA: USS Salem Radio Club, K1USN,
Reiss, WD0CJK, 743 Forest, Crete, NE 68333. 1330Z July 21 to 1900Z July 22, during the 5th
CA. At last contact, he was residing in the San
Akron, OH: Pioneer Amateur Radio Fellowship, Museum Ships On The Air Weekend. 7.260 Fernando Valley, CA. E-mail John Owens,
KB8ZAM, 1400Z July 14 to 2200Z July 15, dur- 14.260 18.160 21.360. QSL. Robert Callahan, N7SEJ, at jcowens3@juno.com.
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624 Lost Oak Trail, Johnson City, TX 78636
k5tr@arrl.org
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 By Dan Henderson, N1ND

“Float Like a Butterfly,

Contest Branch Manager

Sting Like a Bee”: The 2000 ARRL

November Phone Sweepstakes
may be hard for our family and

It Top Ten
KB3AFT, operating from the K3CR club
friends to believe, but almost Single Operator, Single Operator, station. WA1LJD also set a New England
every ham has at least one other QRP Unlimited division category record in 2000.
hobby that helps occupy their time. K5RX 140,640 K7BV 312,160 The Single Operator QRP category
K0FRP 113,100 W4MR 239,680
Sports, music, art, astronomy—the list VE4VV 110,418 (AA4NC, op) may carry only a small sting, but pound
can go on and on. N0UR 87,516 W2RE 228,784 for pound is always a potent force in any
K1NU 70,840 W4MYA 227,680
Here at the ARRL, we have developed W0ETT 66,728 N2MM 223,040 contest. The small hornet with the big-
our own special collection. We aren’t W7YAQ 64,938 K6RIM 205,600 gest sting this year was Jim, K5RX, who
NA4CW 62,568 W4NF 203,040
quite sure what to call it, but it probably K9ZO 61,304 W9BS 199,360 lead the way with a score of 140,640. Al,
is a subset of entomology. Each year we WA8ZBT 61,280 K6XX 196,800 K0FRP and Derrick, VE4VV, finished
N5ZC 194,080
gather the most outstanding collection of Single Operator, second and third, respectively. No Over-
insects, which in laymen’s terms are those Low Power Multi-Operator
all or Division records fell in this category
VE4GV 308,160 K7IR 315,520
that have developed into outstanding KL7Y 270,400 K9NS 294,080 this year.
examples of “contest bugs.” We identify (WA2GO, op) W1AW 290,400 Dangerous as a tsetse fly, Dennis, K7BV,
K3CR 229,440 W6EEN 287,360
those who have climbed to the top of their (KB3AFT, op) W6YX 283,680 set a new overall (and Pacific
various species, survived against their VE5SF 219,680 W5TM 273,920 Division) record in the Single Operator Un-
K6LA 216,000 W0AIH 272,160
natural hazards, adapted to fight the man- KK9A 215,040 N6KI 251,360 limited category with a score of 312,160,
made enemies and end up as the very elite K5KA 214,720 K6NO 249,920 bettering the 300 K mark for the first time
K7QQ 211,200 K1TTT 248,480
of their species. N0KK 208,480 KR6RF 248,480 in the category and repeating his 1999 vic-
A lot of hard work has gone into study- K4XU 208,402
School Club (all
tory. Dennis’ margin of victory was the larg-
ing those who migrate each November to Single Operator, classifications) est in any of the entry categories. Will,
the annual exhibit known as the ARRL No- High Power W9PU 180,480 AA4NC, op at W4MR, finished second.
WP3R 425,280 W7ASU 174,560
vember Phone Sweepstakes. Hatched from (KE3Q, op) W4AQL 145,280 With a new Hudson Division record, Ray,
hard work and developing special traits to KH7R 354,720 W5YM 143,840 W2RE, was able to hang on for a third-place
(KH6ND, op) K4KDJ 115,182
survive and excel, the metamorphosis WP2Z 353,440 W7UQ 107,744 finish. In addition, new division records
from casual contester to section champion (K8MJZ, op) (KL9A, op) were set by K1UQ (New England), W7OM
W7WA 342,720 K0RHS 89,096
to division winner to Top Ten achiever is W5KFT 340,640 W6ISQ 80,000 (Northwestern), WA0SXV (Rocky Moun-
special. (K5TR, op) WA5BU 76,692 tain) and AK6R (Southwestern).
WB0O 332,160 N9UC 64,144
The 2000 ARRL November Phone K6LL 330,560 (WO9S, op) Multioperator stations were as com-
Sweepstakes once again was a showcase W0SD 326,400 mon as lightning bugs on a warm sum-
(WD0T, op)
of the outstanding achievers in our spe- K4XS 324,160 mer night and great efforts were seen in
cial contest bug exhibition. A total of VE6JY 320,480
(VE5MX, op) each Division in 2000. The K7IR station
1609 species submitted logs for the con- had the most consistent light of them all
test, representing over 2000 involved and pulled out victory with a score of
operators. This is an increase in logs 315,520, though they fell shy of the cat-
submitted of 11% over 1999 and repre- tor efforts took the runner-up slots in the egory and division records. While finish-
sents over 650,000 QSOs during the con- category, with Mike, KH6ND, finishing ing second and third, the ops at K9NS and
test period. A total of 406 “Clean Sweeps” second from KH7R and Stan, K8MJZ, tak- W1AW did set new division records (Cen-
were claimed, which was almost identi- ing third place from WP2Z. Rich’s score tral and New England, respectively).
cal with last year’s 413, even with the ad- was the only category division record Perhaps inspired by their biology in-
dition of the new West Central Florida (Southeastern) rewritten during this year’s structors, the number of entries among
section this year. event. school clubs almost doubled in 2000.
The monarch butterfly may be the most Just as dominant in the Single Opera- Congratulations to the W9PU Indiana
majestic of any species, and can easily be tor Low Power category was Rob, University-Purdue University at India-
equated to the Single Operator High Power VE4GV, who took flight like a swarm of napolis for winning the second annual
category. Spreading his wings as the un- locusts and “devoured” his competition Mark Smith, KD4JLC, Memorial plaque
disputed category champion for the third for a three-peat title with an overall awarded to the top scoring overall college
consecutive year is Rich, KE3Q, operat- record setting category score of 308,160. or university School Club entry. IU-PUI
ing from WP3R. Rich continues his recent Finishing in the second place slot was edged out W7ASU, the competitors at
domination of the November Sweepstakes Dan, WA2GO, operator at KL7Y. Finish- Arizona State University in a close cat-
in posting a new overall category record ing third, while setting a new Atlantic egory battle—180,480 to 174,560.
of 425,280. Two other strong guest opera- Division category record, was Jim, Two traditional November Sweep-
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stakes powerhouse clubs—the Northern Club Competition. However, a revitalized egory. Congratulations are in order for the
California Contest Club and the Potomac Society of Midwest Contesters brought Southern California Contest Club who
Valley Radio Club—staged a great head- out participants in record numbers for edged out the Mad River Radio Club in
to-head battle in the Unlimited Affiliated their club, and won the Unlimited cat- the Medium Club category. In the Local
Club division, the River City Contesters
Plaque Winners
tallied a strong victory over the Hudson
Division Category Winner Sponsor Valley Contesters and DXers. A total of
Overall Single Operator High Power WP3R (KE3Q, op) Carl Cook, AI6V 74 clubs submitted the minimum of three
Overall Single Operator Low Power VE4GV Ken Adams, K5KA
Overall Single Operator QRP K5RX QRP Amateur Radio Club International logs required for participation in this ex-
Overall Single Operator Unlimited K7BV citing component of Sweepstakes.
Overall School Club College Division W9PU Mark Smith, KD4JLC, Memorial
Overall Multioperator K7IR Central Texas DX & Contest Club Collecting call signs from those with
Atlantic Single Operator High Power K3MM North Coast Contesters the contest bug has long been one of the
Atlantic Single Operator Low Power K3CR (KB3AFT, op)
Atlantic Single Operator QRP N3UR great parts of our hobby. Annually, the
Atlantic Single Operator Unlimited N2MM November Phone Sweepstakes is one of
Atlantic Multioperator WY3T Mark Sickmeyer, KB3GJ, Memorial
Central Single Operator High Power K9XD (K9PG, op) Society of Midwest Contesters the most popular on-the-air events spon-
Central Single Operator Low Power KK9A Society of Midwest Contesters sored by the ARRL. Instead of butterfly
Central Single Operator QRP K9ZO Don Haney, W9WW
Central Single Operator Unlimited W9BS Society of Midwest Contesters nets and jars to catch the prime species,
Central Multioperator K9NS Don Haney, W9WW now is the time to start working on an-
Dakota Single Operator High Power WB0O Minnesota Wireless Association
Dakota Single Operator Low Power N0KK Minnesota Wireless Association tennas and strategies to help you snare
Dakota Single Operator QRP N0UR Tod Olson, K0TO those rare species while working your
Dakota Single Operator Unlimited K0AD Minnesota Wireless Association
Dakota Multioperator KR0B In Memory of Jim Dokmo, K0FVF, way to the coveted sweep. The 2001
Minnesota Wireless Association ARRL November Phone Sweepstakes
Delta Single Operator High Power W5WMU
Delta Single Operator Low Power NA4K will take place on November 17-19. Good
Delta Single Operator QRP K4OOO
Delta Single Operator Unlimited WQ5L
luck as you start to build your collection
Delta Multioperator W4CAT of these fascinating “insects.”
Great Lakes Single Operator High Power K8DX North Coast Contesters
Great Lakes Single Operator Low Power W8MJ Mad River Radio Club
Great Lakes Single Operator QRP N8IE SOAPBOX
Great Lakes Single Operator Unlimited N8SNM
Great Lakes Multioperator N8HR I had a great time doing this contest. I ran a
Hudson Single Operator High Power K2UG relatively small station, but got a good score
Hudson Single Operator Low Power W2ENY anyway. I exceeded all my goals. I hope to
Hudson Single Operator QRP K2DW
Hudson Single Operator Unlimited W2RE upgrade my station and beat my score by far
Hudson Multioperator KY2J next year (AA1UZ)… Beam got stuck at 90
Midwest Single Operator High Power N0AC degrees. Not too many sections this time. Wait
Midwest Single Operator Low Power W0MW till next year (AD4IE)… It is hard to believe
Midwest Single Operator QRP
Midwest Single Operator Unlimited K0INR Kirk Pengelly, N0KK what I achieved with only a simple wire an-
Midwest Multioperator W0NO tenna (AE5Q)… This my first sweep! Learned
New England Single Operator High Power WB1GQR (W1SJ, op) Ed Parsons, K1TR that I need to work on my low band antennas
New England Single Operator Low Power WA1LJD
New England Single Operator QRP K1NU QRP Club of New England (AK4ST)… Don’t remember ever getting a
New England Single Operator Unlimited K1UQ sweep within 6 hours (K1AM)… A hearty
New England Multioperator W1AW welcome to VY1MB (K1HT)… This was a
Northwestern Single Operator High Power W7WA great training event for two new, young con-
Northwestern Single Operator Low Power KL7Y (WA2GO, op)
Northwestern Single Operator QRP W7YAQ testers. My son, Sander (KB1FPU) is 10 years
Northwestern Single Operator Unlimited W7OM old, and his friend, Chris (KB1ELV) is 12
Northwestern Multioperator W7GG* (K1IR)... N1YHO, age 11, in his first contest
Pacific Single Operator High Power KH7R (KH6ND, op)
Pacific Single Operator Low Power KS6H Jim Hollenback, NK6L did remarkably well with the computer log-
Pacific Single Operator QRP W6LPW ging program and often had the contacts on
Pacific Single Operator Unlimited K6RIM* the screen before the senior op figured out
Pacific Multioperator W9YX who was calling! It must be nice to have ears
Roanoke Single Operator High Power W2CS
Roanoke Single Operator Low Power W4OC that work like that! He eventually took over
Roanoke Single Operator QRP KO4PY NoVa QRP Group the radio and did a lot of the searching and
Roanoke Single Operator Unlimited W4MYA gave us a sweep (K1LU)… My first experi-
Roanoke Multioperator W4MR Shenandoah Valley ARC
Rocky Mountain Single Operator High Power K7UP (AA5B, op) ence with QRP. It had its good times and bad.
Rocky Mountain Single Operator Low Power K0UK Had fun with 80 meters late Saturday night
Rocky Mountain Single Operator QRP K0FRP and early Sunday morning. The fun ran out
Rocky Mountain Single Operator Unlimited WA0SXV when I got swallowed up in the rush during
Rocky Mountain Multioperator K7TD
Southeastern Single Operator High Power WP2Z (K8MJZ, op)* the last few hours of the contest (K4OOO)…
Southeastern Single Operator Low Power W4WA It is sobering to think of how much fun mil-
Southeastern Single Operator QRP NA4CW lions more people could have if they knew
Southeastern Single Operator Unlimited N4DL
Southeastern Multioperator K4WCF about Sweepstakes weekends (K5VG)… The
Southwestern Single Operator High Power K6LL contest bug bit new ham Mark, KD7KUN, big
Southwestern Single Operator Low Power K6LA time, thanks to SS. He’s blaming the rest of
Southwestern Single Operator QRP N7VY Ray and Donna Day, N6HE and N6HTH us for having to upgrade now (K7PAR)…
Southwestern Single Operator Unlimited AK6R
Southwestern Multioperator W6EEN Having an 11 year old as a partner sure makes
West Gulf Single Operator High Power W5KFT (K5TR, op) you feel old (K9IG)… XYL sees me in a
West Gulf Single Operator Low Power K5KA Gator Bowen, N5RZ whole new light after watching my Sweep
West Gulf Single Operator QRP WA8ZBT*
West Gulf Single Operator Unlimited N5ZC Dance (KB7PKC)… First I went deer hunting,
West Gulf Multioperator W5TM Oklahoma DX Association got my deer, then I went multiplier hunting.
Canada Single Operator High Power VE6JY (VE5MX, op) Got a 9-point buck and missed some multipli-
Canada Single Operator Low Power VE5SF* ers. Hope I can do as well next year
Canada Single Operator QRP VE4VV
Canada Single Operator Unlimited VE3VSM (KB9KEG)… Life’s too short for QRP
Canada Multioperator VE6AO (KC5R)… Oh, the agony of coming up just
*The plaque was awarded to the second-place division score because the division winner also won the overall short of a clean sweep (KE0Z)… NWT was
competition. Unsponsored plaques may be purchased for $60 each by contacting the ARRL Contest Branch Manager.
easier to bag than the NFL (KE4OAR)…
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It was a good way to sharpen my operating ers to be a part of contest (N0ND)… First SS tively noise-free RF environment and home
skills and a good chance to listen closer for since the mid-50s. Made an unexpected cooked meals make Mom’s place the best con-
those weak stations out (KO6RM/5)… A ter- sweep. The last section was North Florida test ranch in the world (VE3VSM)… This was
rible roller coaster ride that eventually took (N4IG)… Only my second SS, but what a my first SS. Look out, VY1JA, here I come!
me past my goals for this contest. Whew! blast! I’ll definitely be back. Didn’t have the (VY1MB)… I worked all summer long install-
(KS4XG)… I knew it was going to be a good nerve to call CQ so it was “search and pounce” ing stacked beams on the tower and the
day when I heard two VE9s working each the entire time. Most of the stations were very 80-meter dipole I put up an hour before the
other on 10-meters. The boys are really get- courteous (N4VYW)… W1AW was contact contest outperformed them all. Sweep in 10
ting the hang of Sweepstakes (N0AX)… Close #1 and a clean sweep, what a thrill for an up- hours (W4NF)… We heard more schools in the
multi-op scores between us and K0DE—a fine graded tech plus (N8KIE)… A surprise snow ‘S’ category this year. I’m glad to see that our
pair of contest operators at 12 and 13 years shower made Sunday good to stay home and competition is growing (W7ASU)… How I
old! Thanks to Steve, N2IC, Rip, NV0M, and contest (NI4S)… I can’t operate HF effec- could S&P for 20 hours and never hear a “CQ
Ellie, N0QCX for helping get young people tively from my apartment in the city, so for Contest” from my own section is a mystery to
interested in the hobby (N0HF)… Lots of con- this contest I drove up north to my mother’s me! It certainly has never happened before
siderate operators this year helping newcom- house. The comfortable accommodations, rela- (WK5K).

Affiliated Club Competition

Score Entries Score Entries Score Entries
Unlimited Category Central Arizona DX Assn 589,194 8 Six Meter Club of Chicago 93,486 5
Society of Midwest Contesters 14,552,734 211 Central Oregon DX Club 574,052 3 Carolina DX Assn 89,646 3
Northern California Contest Club 14,152,580 123 Woodbridge Wireless 564,440 8 Poughkeepsie ARC 62,748 3
Potomac Valley Radio Club 12,213,356 146 Kansas City DX Club 550,226 6 Fresno ARC 59,742 3
Yankee Clipper Contest Club 6,672,154 90 Salt City DX Assn 414,824 4 L’anse Creuse ARC 55,076 3
Minnesota Wireless Assn 5,832,208 69 South Jersey Radio Assn 381,176 15 Southern California DX Club 41,622 4
Medium Category Schenectady ARA 362,224 6 Radio Club of Tacoma 34,180 3
Southern California Contest Club 4,504,436 38 Northern Arizona DX Assn 345,872 6 Local Category
Mad River Radio Club 4,444,404 45 Rip Van Winkle ARS 335,784 7 River City Contesters 1,345,046 7
Florida Contest Group 3,996,490 43 AK-SAR-BEN 331,900 9 Hudson Valley Contesters & DXers 1,018,214 7
Tennessee Contest Group 2,923,442 34 Hazel Park ARC 328,276 16 Utah Contest Club 403,904 3
North Texas Contest Club 2,883,116 28 Eastern Iowa DX Assn 313,152 6 Sussex County ARC 396,634 4
South East Contest Club 2,676,454 24 Western New York DX Assn 310,496 4 Northern New York Contest Club 389,668 10
Frankford Radio Club 2,161,800 28 Ozark Contest Club 304,652 6 Eastern Connecticut ARA 360,870 4
Western Washington DX Club 2,002,078 18 Magnolia DX Assn 287,108 4 Southwest Idaho Contest Club 351,772 4
North Coast Contesters 1,835,462 18 Colorado QRP Club 271,864 4 Great Falls Area ARC 329,310 4
Oklahoma DX Assn 1,614,748 13 Bergen ARA 269,438 14 Great South Bay ARC 171,426 6
Central Texas DX and Contest Club 1,358,588 13 West Park Radiops 239,898 7 Redmond Top Key Contest Club 156,716 4
Rochester (NY) DX Assn 1,089,474 21 Twin City Ham Club 236,124 4 West Essex ARC 121,100 4
Texas DX Society 1,080,556 10 Central Michigan ARC 181,444 8 Baton Rouge ARC 105,870 3
Motor City Radio Club 1,010,610 25 Motorola ARC 165,642 6 Kanawha ARC 103,570 3
Willamette Valley DX Club 947,572 7 Mile High DX Assn 162,032 3 10-70 Repeater Assn 101,268 5
Kentucky Contest Group 872,410 12 Green River Valley ARS 159,462 4 Hamfesters Radio Club 101,198 6
Order of Boiled Owls of New York 755,844 7 Northrop Grumman Radio Club 134,308 4 Schenectady Museum ARA 71,812 3
Grand Mesa Contesters 621,988 10 Murgas ARC 118,306 6 Albemarle ARC 42,634 3
Radio Amateurs of Northern Vt 590,408 4 Mother Lode DX/Contest Club 110,716 5

Top Five
Boxes list call sign, score and class (Q = QRP, A = Low Power, B = High Power, M = Multioperator, U = Single op unlimited).
Northeast Region Southeast Region Central Region Midwest Region West Coast Region
(New England, Hudson and (Delta, Roanoke and (Central and Great Lakes (Dakota, Midwest, Rocky (Pacific, Northwestern and
Atlantic Divisions; Maritime Southeastern Divisions) Divisions; Ontario Section) Mountain and West Gulf Southwestern Divisions;
and Quebec Sections) Divisions; Manitoba and Alberta, British Columbia
Saskatchewan Sections) and NWT/Yukon Sections)
WB1GQR 261,920 B WP3R 425,280 B K8DX 252,000 B W5KFT 340,640 B KH7R 354,720 B
(W1SJ, op) (KE3Q, op) K9XD 243,040 B (K5TR, op) (KH6ND, op)
K3MM 260,000 B WP2Z 353,440 B (K9PG, op) WB0O 332,160 B W7WA 342,720 B
W2GG 251,040 B (K8MJZ, op) K8ND 237,440 B W0SD 326,400 B K6LL 330,560 B
KK1L 242,880 B K4XS 324,160 B N2BJ 237,120 B (WD0T, op) VE6JY 320,480 B
N2MF 242,400 B WC4E 253,920 B WB9Z 236,480 B K7UP 310,400 B (VE5MX, op)
W5WMU 252,800 B (AA5B, op) N6BV 306,240 B
W0GU 307,360 B
(K9TM, op)

K3CR 229,440 A W4OC 183,200 A KK9A 215,040 A VE4GV 308,160 A KL7Y 270,400 A
(KB3AFT, op) W4WA 178,880 A W8MJ 195,040 A VE5SF 219,680 A (WA2GO, op)
WA1LJD 201,120 A NA4K 118,720 A ND8DX 170,080 A K5KA 214,720 A K6LA 216,000 A
K1HTV 183,122 A NQ4U 113,444 A WX9U 148,160 A N0KK 208,480 A K7QQ 211,200 A
KZ1M 164,800 A WA8WV 110,080 A W8DD 144,160 A WQ5W 185,760 A K4XU 208,402 A
K1VUT 145,548 A K6RO 200,480 A

K1NU 70,840 Q NA4CW 62,568 Q K9ZO 61,304 Q K5RX 140,640 Q W7YAQ 64,938 Q
K2DW 53,746 Q K4OOO 36,120 Q N8IE 52,480 Q K0FRP 113,100 Q N7VY 40,170 Q
WG1Z 48,980 Q KQ4YY 19,520 Q WA8RCN 34,080 Q VE4VV 110,418 Q N7JXS 35,856 Q
N3UR 48,184 Q N5IB 13,050 Q AF9J 27,406 Q N0UR 87,516 Q W6LPW 34,992 Q
AA2VK 42,924 Q KO4PY 12,540 Q NS8O 19,458 Q W0ETT 66,728 Q W6MOT 30,076 Q
(WB6OIL, op)

W2RE 228,784 U W4MR 239,680 U W9BS 199,360 U N5ZC 194,080 U K7BV 312,160 U
N2MM 223,040 U (AA4NC, op) K9LU 184,960 U WA0SXV 140,000 U K6RIM 205,600 U
K1UQ 187,360 U W4MYA 227,680 U N8SNM 150,880 U K0AD 106,018 U K6XX 196,800 U
N1XS 158,400 U W4NF 203,040 U NU8Z 140,640 U K8EI 99,698 U K6AUC 185,920 U
AF1G 148,046 U N2QT 174,720 U W9IU 133,760 U W7CT 97,328 U AK6R 183,122 U
(N1HKO, op) KV3R 145,760 U

W1AW 290,400 M W4DC 229,760 M K9NS 294,080 M W5TM 273,920 M K7IR 315,520 M
K1TTT 248,480 M K4WCF 223,040 M W0AIH 272,160 M W0NO 241,440 M W6EEN 287,360 M
KY2J 244,800 M N4PK 222,080 M W9YV 242,080 M K7TD 223,040 M W6YX 283,680 M
K2XR 221,600 M W4CAT 186,880 M KE9I 239,840 M N5XU 218,720 M N6KI 251,360 M
WM2V 219,520 M W4AN 183,200 M N8HR 180,594 M KR0B 218,400 M K6NO 249,920 M

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Scores
Within each Section, scores are listed in descending order by entry category, with single operators followed by multioperators. Line scores list call sign, score
QSOs, multipliers, hours, class (B = High Power, A = Low Power, Q = QRP, U = Single Unlimited, M = Multioperator, S = School Club).
1 Western Massachusetts KC2FYJ 21,840 168 65 16 A Maryland-DC KD4SN 56,320 352 80 23 U
Connecticut K1BZM 67,392 432 78 14 B K2TV 18,240 160 57 6 A K3MM 260,000 1625 80 24 B K4IU 53,900 350 77 12 U
W1WEF 242,056 1532 79 24 B KZ1M 164,800 1030 80 23 A N2AMC 17,628 113 78 20 A W2GG 251,040 1569 80 23 B North Carolina
K1YR 82,080 513 80 8 B AA1EY 78,240 489 80 17 A N2KYP 15,128 124 61 5 A K2PLF 218,720 1367 80 24 B
WA2RXS 11,172 114 49 8 A W2CS 234,080 1463 80 24 B
WV1M 73,760 461 80 11 B K5ZD 60,000 375 80 6 A N3HXQ 147,680 923 80 24 B K4MA 222,880 1393 80 24 B
KA1VMG 15,444 117 66 7 B N1FUS 27,880 205 68 12 A KA6WBQ 5,670 81 35 7 A K1DQV 103,680 648 80 14 B
WA2LUY 1,512 28 27 8 A KS4XG 191,022 1209 79 23 B
W1CRS 104,160 651 80 13 A KB1EAA 6,384 84 38 7 A K3GV 74,074 481 77 20 B
KC2CJI 850 25 17 2 A WW4M 176,320 1102 80 21 B
W1RPG 72,206 457 79 17 A W1CSM 9,900 99 50 4 Q W3HVQ 70,784 448 79 14 B NY4A (KI7WX, op)
NX1Q 53,920 337 80 9 A W1TO 44,872 284 79 10 U AA2VK 42,924 294 73 21 Q K3IXD 68,256 432 79 11 B
N2FF 89,760 561 80 13 U 120,960 756 80 14 B
W1TS 42,818 271 79 16 A K1TTT (+NJ1F) W3EKT 48,096 334 72 9 B
K2QMF 50,402 319 79 12 U N2BT 81,280 508 80 12 B
W1AZT 38,036 257 74 12 A 248,480 1553 80 24 M W3REG 13,800 115 60 7 B NT4D 44,800 280 80 9 B
W1SAM 22,880 176 65 6 A NC1I (+AC1T,W1QA,N1DPM,WA1LPJ, WA2RF 30,108 193 78 13 U K1HTV 183,122 1159 79 24 A
WM2V (+N2GA) WX4DX 28,500 190 75 11 B
WB8IMY 22,620 145 80 11 A WA1MUH) W3SY 142,880 893 80 24 A
219,520 1372 80 24 M W4YDY 14,784 132 56 5 B
W1CTN 22,050 175 63 3 A 196,160 1226 80 24 M WR3Z 138,240 864 80 22 A K3KO 18 3 3 1 B
K1RO 17,936 118 76 3 A W1MBT (+K1TS) K2YGM 49,120 307 80 12 S W3UJ 73,944 474 78 22 A
K4QPL 65,886 417 79 12 A
K1RFD 8,624 98 44 2 A 37,752 242 78 9 M Southern New Jersey K3DNE 69,888 448 78 20 A
W4IDX 52,088 383 68 9 A
K3EIN 6,408 89 36 5 A K3RA 65,096 412 79 9 A
N4QX 2,320 40 29 2 A
2 N2OO 36,846 267 69 3 B N3UN 57,252 367 78 17 A
N5FPW 44,550 297 75 20 A
Eastern New York K1JT 82,080 513 80 19 A NI4S 32,200 230 70 13 A
NT1N 342 19 9 1 A K3DSP 53,656 353 76 16 A
KV2M 35,568 247 72 22 A N2WG 31,616 208 76 17 A
KC1FB 9,752 106 46 8 Q K2UG 188,000 1175 80 24 B K3IRV 41,262 299 69 15 A
W2ORA 35,000 250 70 14 A KF4VMT 21,004 178 59 5 A
W1VT 96 8 6 1 Q N2LH 96,480 603 80 18 B W3LEO 35,850 239 75 8 A
N2XYZ 25,308 171 74 17 A WA4KE 18,240 152 60 8 A
N1XS 158,400 990 80 18 U W2GDJ 60,640 379 80 7 B AI3M 32,232 237 68 24 A
W2MC 15,458 131 59 8 A AE4EC 15,876 126 63 7 A
W1QK 98,880 618 80 24 U KD2N 13,356 106 63 4 B KE2G 31,220 223 70 12 A
WR2F 15,390 135 57 10 A AD4IE 15,732 138 57 5 A
N1NQD 94,400 590 80 21 U W2ENY 138,560 866 80 20 A N3ZTZ 22,848 168 68 8 A
KF2YX 14,224 127 56 7 A K5EJL 15,048 132 57 5 A
KE1IH 39,520 247 80 12 U K2UF 116,288 736 79 21 A N3WK 21,190 163 65 7 A
KC2HDB 12,642 129 49 11 A K4NC 15,008 134 56 8 A
N1MM 37,576 244 77 6 U N2MFZ 84,864 544 78 19 A K3TM 18,178 149 61 4 A
WA4FRA 12,342 121 51 13 A AE4NR 9,898 101 49 6 A
N1MD 33,970 215 79 11 U WB2SPN 39,480 282 70 10 A N3SEO 17,182 121 71 24 A
K2MK 10,918 103 53 2 A KS4S 6,868 101 34 2 A
K1JN 18,328 116 79 6 U WD2K 39,184 248 79 15 A K3GEG 16,256 127 64 6 A
WA2IAU 2,700 50 27 7 A N4IOZ 6,708 78 43 4 A
WS1F 15,048 99 76 6 U N2MTG 34,080 240 71 15 A N3RQV 13,886 131 53 6 A
KD2P 1,922 31 31 3 A K4TMC 2,790 45 31 3 A
W1AW (NT1N,W9UR,N4QX,AA1GW, WB2KHE 29,380 226 65 15 A N3VEJ 12,296 116 53 8 A
K2BL 220 11 10 1 A KO4PY 12,540 110 57 3 Q
ops) 290,400 1815 80 24 M WK2S 25,806 187 69 9 A KA3UIH 11,176 127 44 14 A
W5KI 144 9 8 1 A W2VMX 11,526 113 51 6 Q
W1NRG 41,426 269 77 5 M N3EMF 21,280 190 56 19 A K3GHH 10,800 100 54 5 A
W2CE 26,838 189 71 24 Q W4MR (AA4NC, op)
N2UZQ 19,760 152 65 9 A W3ERU 9,434 89 53 7 A
Eastern Massachusetts N2MM 223,040 1394 80 23 U 239,680 1498 80 24 U
K2RI 18,290 155 59 7 A WB4ZHO 9,108 99 46 7 A
N1DD 148,480 928 80 24 B N1RK 52,640 329 80 17 U W3GQ 45,280 283 80 12 U
KF2SC 18,060 129 70 11 A N3FX 6,952 79 44 4 A
W1AF (N1QZY, op) K2WB 19,698 147 67 10 U N4ARW (+KA4APA,KU4JD,K4JRP)
N2XG 17,696 158 56 11 A WX3B 6,080 95 32 1 A
27,974 197 71 11 B N2SCJ 19,584 144 68 6 U 8,584 116 37 8 M
KC2AGM 12,032 94 64 24 A K3YDX 4,720 59 40 2 A
K1GU 21,344 184 58 7 B W2YC(+KA2OSV,WB2CAK,WA2NPD, W4ATC (KE4QIU,KG4JXE,KG4JXF,
W2WC 10,998 117 47 24 A NC3Y 3,744 72 26 3 A
K1VUT 145,548 933 78 24 A KA2DOT,WA2TML,WA2LET,WA3KRL) KF4RDN, ops)
N2HTT 9,500 95 50 5 A N3SZW 1,716 39 22 6 A
K1EP 122,560 766 80 24 A 59,092 374 79 21 M 1,836 34 27 11 M
KE2WO 9,486 93 51 4 A N3UR 48,184 317 76 16 Q
K1HT 88,322 559 79 11 A WB4TOP (KB4VTJ,W4FMN,KD4BMA,
K2PH 4,788 63 38 12 A Western New York KA3TCC 3,570 51 35 24 Q
K1KG 79,520 497 80 20 A KG4HJE, ops)
N2BZP 2,862 53 27 4 A N2MF 242,400 1515 80 24 B WD3P 18 3 3 1 Q
KC1SQ 63,990 405 79 14 A 5,130 57 45 17 S
KA2MCU 2 1 1 1 A WB2WPM 65,096 412 79 14 B N3OC 110,560 691 80 14 U
K5MA 58,400 365 80 9 A K2DW 53,746 349 77 18 Q K3PZN 102,858 651 79 15 U Northern Florida
WB2OSM 62,088 398 78 13 B
WA1OLV 53,424 371 72 10 A WV2N 41,180 290 71 12 Q N3AM 101,920 637 80 13 U K4VUD 252,320 1577 80 24 B
WR2V 29,032 191 76 11 B
K1YA 44,104 298 74 17 A W2RE 228,784 1448 79 24 U K3SA 81,760 511 80 9 U NF4A 97,812 627 78 10 A
KC2DGC 9,200 100 46 6 B
NF1A 29,032 191 76 13 A KY2J (+WA2JQK) W3YD 53,760 336 80 10 U NU4Y 81,120 507 80 14 A
N2MG 2,376 44 27 2 B
W1TW 19,320 161 60 9 A 244,800 1530 80 24 M N3II 53,280 333 80 13 U KB4N 59,700 398 75 13 A
K1PY 139,360 871 80 24 A
WX1H 17,820 162 55 10 A W2PS (+K2SCL) 4U1WB (AJ3M, op) W0EBA 40,280 265 76 15 A
KG2AU 101,120 632 80 19 A
N1QVN 14,098 133 53 14 A 172,960 1081 80 24 M 31,524 222 71 8 U WB4OMM 24,806 157 79 8 A
W2KA 96,480 603 80 17 A
WA1OFR 13,348 94 71 14 A WT4Q 160,370 1015 79 23 M N3HUV 28,880 190 76 10 U WB4IHI 19,312 136 71 8 A
NA2A 69,520 440 79 16 A
KD1FF 12,720 120 53 9 A N2POS 118,880 743 80 22 M W3ZJ 17,168 116 74 9 U KD4BRJ 17,792 139 64 8 A
N2CU 62,240 389 80 7 A
K1WCC 10,584 108 49 5 A NO2X (+NN2V) W3DAD 11,000 110 50 5 U WA4VIY 16,506 131 63 9 A
K2CF 42,772 289 74 16 A
AA1UZ 9,984 104 48 6 A 100,480 628 80 18 M K3DI (+W3OQ, W3UL) W3TMZ 10,080 70 72 5 A
W2FE 39,300 262 75 20 A
N1OPF 3,480 58 30 4 A N2SQW (+KC2DMI) 115,440 740 78 21 M N4CYG 2,700 45 30 6 A
N2XT 37,920 237 80 18 A
K1NU 70,840 460 77 19 Q 46,224 321 72 16 M W3LJ (+K3NCO,W3IDT,K8DH) KQ4YY 19,520 160 61 13 Q
W2EZ 31,780 227 70 15 A
WG1Z 48,980 310 79 22 Q W2SZ (KB1DDS,KC2HAJ,KC2BUT, 86,584 548 79 24 M
N2OPW 29,946 217 69 15 A
K1UQ 187,360 1171 80 24 U ops) 25,856 202 64 12 M KF2VX 29,106 189 77 10 A W3FT (N3WD,N3NYC,K3ZZC,W3VP, Puerto Rico
K1JE 142,080 888 80 22 U W3QYL,N3ZNU,N3VEJ, ops) WP3R (KE3Q, op)
Northern New Jersey KG2NI 19,584 153 64 8 A
N1AU 45,188 286 79 12 U 52,206 339 77 22 M 425,280 2658 80 24 B
KB2POP 141,884 898 79 22 B N2LQQ 15,960 140 57 6 A
K1TH 40,020 290 69 6 U
K2ZB 41,888 272 77 15 B N2AMG 15,756 101 78 11 A Western Pennsylvania South Carolina
W1RY 14,688 102 72 10 U
K2APF 30,248 199 76 12 B KA2CNG 14,416 136 53 6 A K3TG 16,284 118 69 7 B W2JJC 163,040 1019 80 19 B
K1LU (+N1YHO)
W2UDT 24,254 181 67 4 B KC3HN 13,664 122 56 6 A WA3GQU 4,828 71 34 24 B W4OC 183,200 1145 80 18 A
71,100 450 79 15 M
N2CFD 22,512 168 67 9 B K9EEE 13,038 123 53 7 A K3CR (KB3AFT, op) W8CNL 19,344 124 78 8 A
K1IR (+KB1FPU,KB1ELV)
N2ROM 18,354 133 69 8 B W1TY 12,800 80 80 20 A 229,440 1434 80 24 A WA8OJR 19,328 151 64 6 A
65,096 412 79 17 M
K4BNC 12,800 80 80 8 B KC2GEP 12,650 115 55 8 A WA3SES 118,184 748 79 14 A W8PC 9,112 68 67 8 A
N1OEF (+logger)
KZ2A 12,220 94 65 12 B K2KRB 10,080 105 48 8 A N3IXR 102,410 665 77 22 A N4EE 2 1 1 1 A
13,664 122 56 8 M
NA2AA 57,600 360 80 9 A WA2SRY 4,950 75 33 10 A AA3ML 38,628 261 74 13 A
Maine K2WA 52,800 330 80 13 A KG2DE 1,960 35 28 4 A AD8J 35,332 242 73 5 A Southern Florida
K1MY 75,456 524 72 6 B W2DEN 34,080 240 71 11 A N2RKL 70 7 5 1 A WA3HAE 32,266 221 73 6 A N4BP 240,800 1505 80 19 B
KT1O 99,698 631 79 14 A W2PI 34,040 230 74 13 A N2DM 9,768 111 44 12 Q KE3KD 23,296 182 64 9 A AD4TR 166,240 1039 80 23 B
NY1S 55,626 381 73 12 A WA2LXE 33,512 236 71 17 A K2FU 116,000 725 80 22 U N3YEA 22,304 164 68 13 A K1PT 109,600 685 80 12 B
N1LW 45,820 290 79 15 A KG2MV 30,100 215 70 10 A AA2MU 98,276 622 79 20 U W3JXP 21,294 169 63 24 A AE4SW 104,640 654 80 17 B
N1NUA 45,140 305 74 18 A WI2W 27,832 196 71 12 A NG2P 36,160 226 80 9 U WB3AVD 16,200 150 54 10 A K9ES 75,768 492 77 24 B
KD1O 42,768 297 72 16 A W2FMB 22,496 152 74 11 A N2UM 26,180 170 77 9 U N3GJ 11,556 107 54 3 A W4SAA 41,100 274 75 20 B
KB1EST 17,420 134 65 13 A K2DBK 20,400 150 68 8 A N2WK 20,124 129 78 7 U N3UE 42,818 271 79 19 U K5EEE 42,174 297 71 19 A
N1MHB 16,512 129 64 8 A WA2QHL 15,872 124 64 11 A W2RW 19,560 163 60 4 U WA4ASJ 40,800 272 75 18 A
K1PQS 32,688 227 72 13 U KB2UTD 11,232 108 52 6 A K2IWR (KB2FAF,KB2LUV,KB2NCW, K4RFK 26,784 186 72 9 A
WA1HFF (+WA3CQW,KB1DQH, ops) N3RB 10,890 99 55 8 A N2MRE,N2ZPT, ops) 4 AE4RO 26,334 171 77 9 A
107,598 681 79 19 M AD2P 10,700 107 50 24 A 15,892 137 58 11 M Alabama KR4ZA 16,104 132 61 10 A
K2AMI 9,000 100 45 9 A WB2ELW (W2IV,KC2DGC,K2KRG, K4WI 205,600 1285 80 20 B KG4ICF 15,120 120 63 8 A
New Hampshire N2NYR 8,736 91 48 4 A K2CF,ops) 7,820 85 46 4 M W4NTI 60,356 382 79 13 A KB4XE 8,300 83 50 6 A
K1DG 92,160 576 80 6 B WB2HID 7,744 88 44 5 A K2OE 9,546 111 43 7 S KU4BL 30,150 201 75 22 A WN4F 1,254 33 19 3 A
WA1LJD 201,120 1257 80 24 A KA2ANF 7,176 78 46 6 A AB4MT 18,720 120 78 11 A NA4CW 62,568 396 79 18 Q
W1DAD 130,350 825 79 23 A WA2ASQ 6,666 101 33 3 A NV4B 11,074 113 49 4 A KD4LIV 112 8 7 3 Q
W1VL 52,456 332 79 20 A
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WB2AZE 2,640 44 30 2 A W5DLM 7,840 80 49 4 A N2NL 60,040 380 79 11 U
K1EPJ 40,764 258 79 12 A Delaware KD4GR 14,798 151 49 8 M
KA2NJP 2,232 36 31 6 A K4NVJ 2,970 55 27 5 A
K1DAN 36,000 225 80 20 A KO2OK 2,128 38 28 3 A N3KW 158,632 1004 79 14 B KV4T (+KS4YT) W4MOT (+KG4GEG)
K1TR 30,592 239 64 3 A K2YLH 690 23 15 2 A W3MAX 43,168 284 76 20 A 101,280 633 80 16 M 7,332 78 47 9 M
W1XV 12,720 120 53 1 A W2AZK 42,300 282 75 20 Q N8NA 25,090 193 65 4 A KG4CHW 4,620 55 42 24 M
AC1J 12,312 108 57 4 A W2JEK 1,700 34 25 4 Q W3TT (N9GG, op) Georgia
WV1G 10,368 108 48 8 A 3,300 55 30 1 A K4BAI 158,560 991 80 19 B Tennessee
N2KJM 77,280 483 80 13 U
NN1R (K1RO, op) N2TTT 38,500 250 77 19 U W3PP 145,920 912 80 16 U K4SB 97,760 611 80 14 B K4BP 130,560 816 80 16 B
1,452 33 22 1 A W2LE 30,800 200 77 6 U NY3C 97,440 609 80 11 U K4FYM 22,914 171 67 9 B AK4ST 89,280 558 80 18 B
KB1T 1,160 29 20 2 A W2NO 13,650 91 75 6 U W4WA 178,880 1118 80 21 A K4LTA 85,952 544 79 13 B
WW1O 2 1 1 1 A
Eastern Pennsylvania K0EJ 71,102 487 73 6 B
K2XR (+K2OWR) NJ8J 96,696 612 79 24 A
AF1G (N1HKO, op) NE3H 61,936 392 79 9 B KT4Q 79,520 497 80 23 A W4TDB 32,518 229 71 10 B
221,600 1385 80 23 M AK3V 52,960 331 80 11 B
148,046 937 79 22 U WV2V (+ N2NHN) WX8V 55,536 356 78 20 A N4PQV 15,680 140 56 3 B
KC1F 91,040 569 80 7 U N3FA 39,200 245 80 10 B AE4Y 47,576 313 76 9 A W4OGG 11,832 87 68 5 B
170,720 1067 80 21 M W3AP 37,310 287 65 5 B
WA1ZYX 73,920 462 80 15 U N2ED (+KC2GDT, KF2EW) N4VMD 40,650 271 75 17 A KG4GCO 7,008 73 48 16 B
NM1W 52,960 331 80 12 U W3RT 37,914 267 71 14 A AA4LR 37,296 259 72 7 A NA4K 118,720 742 80 12 A
168,960 1056 80 24 M N3CDC (K3BM, op)
WA1VKO (+AF1T) AB2DE 119,808 768 78 22 M K4KJ 36,704 248 74 12 A NQ4U 113,444 718 79 22 A
194,560 1216 80 22 M 37,130 235 79 10 A W4KYW 15,540 105 74 9 A KE4OAR 88,800 555 80 18 A
KZ1O (+N1OEZ, N1TMZ) Northern New York N3WL 32,620 233 70 18 A K0HT 12,540 110 57 17 A KG4CKX 56,160 360 78 13 A
78,880 493 80 20 M N2USN 75,922 493 77 11 B N3RM 28,500 190 75 8 A K4PTT 9,898 101 49 11 A W4DAN 47,550 317 75 12 A
NS2P 74,690 485 77 20 A W3MEL 22,932 147 78 11 A W4KTN 4,958 67 37 19 A W4NI 24,920 178 70 11 A
Rhode Island NG2C 62,868 403 78 24 A W3SSS (+N0QJS) W4AN (+K4SZ,W4KXY,W4RLW, W4NZ 24,000 150 80 9 A
K1AM 190,560 1191 80 22 B NN2L 16,800 105 80 11 A 21,760 160 68 10 A W4ATL,NX9O) KW4JS 22,080 160 69 12 A
W1OP (K1PLX, op) WB2BAU 13,750 125 55 9 A KB3AGZ 21,646 137 79 11 A 183,200 1145 80 24 M K4YZ 18,240 114 80 15 A
146,880 918 80 22 B N4TW 11,656 124 47 4 A AG3G 18,644 158 59 14 A W4AQL (W4EGT,KG4JKG,WJ2RM, WB9BSH 17,934 147 61 14 A
N1HRA 109,824 704 78 14 B WZ2T 29,512 217 68 12 Q KE3TC 14,946 141 53 10 A KE4QLH, ops) KA4MRR 10,998 117 47 6 A
K1VSJ 69,120 432 80 16 A W2NNY (N2JNZ, op) W3DWH 14,824 218 34 8 A 145,280 908 80 24 S W4MEA 9,400 94 50 5 A
W1BAT 8,400 100 42 8 A 18,300 150 61 12 Q KE3OA 13,338 117 57 5 A KC4URW 9,300 93 50 3 A
K4IJK 3,596 58 31 6 A K2NNY (AE2T, AF2K,KA2IYB, W3SD 9,870 105 47 3 A Kentucky K4AMC 17,020 78 45 2 A
WV1H 100,962 639 79 16 M N2TWI,K2CS, ops) WB3IZF 9,450 105 45 7 A K9GX 213,458 1351 79 23 B KK4QE 6,200 62 50 7 A
WA1ABC (W1HI,N1SMK, ops) 106,080 663 80 24 M W3JM 5,412 82 33 24 A N4XM 13,224 116 57 3 B KF4YAY 1,890 45 21 6 A
24,064 188 64 12 S KB3CRG 5,124 61 42 10 A W4LC 63,200 400 79 12 A K4OOO 36,120 258 70 15 Q
NYC-Long Island N9AX 4,624 68 34 4 A AG4CZ 61,712 406 76 20 A N4JN 14,560 112 65 7 U
Vermont AD2S 105,000 700 75 14 B WA2GBF 1,200 30 20 3 A AC4PY 40,194 261 77 15 A W4CAT (K1KY,W4IV,KG4ENY,
WB1GQR (W1SJ, op) KD2RD 137,920 862 80 24 A K2HVN/M 1,150 25 23 2 A KG4BIG 36,210 255 71 8 A KQ6ID,W4RK,W4UR, ops)
261,920 1637 80 24 B KS2G 99,200 620 80 17 A WB3AAL 11,680 146 40 7 Q W4DES 31,200 200 78 10 A 186,880 1168 80 24 M
KK1L 242,880 1518 80 24 B K2DO 82,732 559 74 24 A N3RN 2,496 48 26 2 Q AE4GH 26,352 183 72 11 A K4FUN (@NY4T)(W1ADE,KE4KMG,
K1HD 12,800 80 80 8 B NY6DX 66,400 415 80 24 A WA3LGG/M 300 15 10 2 Q KG4IOT 17,040 142 60 9 A KR4FO,KF4AIG,NY4T,KF4GKN, ops)
W1NEK 58,108 398 73 5 A NI2P 59,840 374 80 17 A K3WW 110,560 691 80 13 U K4BAM 15,732 138 57 11 A 110,758 701 79 22 M
W1ECH 51,680 323 80 7 A KA2D 55,360 346 80 15 A W3FV 72,320 452 80 12 U KD4ULE 14,848 116 64 12 A KB4KA (+AA0BA)
W1ZN 38,376 246 78 13 A N2PN 42,812 278 77 10 A K3SV 59,906 389 77 11 U KD4PYR 13,090 119 55 8 A 96,538 611 79 19 M
KD1R 35,784 252 71 11 A N2MUN 37,296 252 74 15 A KD3TB 24,382 167 73 8 U N4GN 6,716 73 46 2 A AF4QB 61,256 403 76 22 M
KG2BI 33,152 224 74 11 A WY3T (KA3PVA,W3DSX,N3JRW, WD8JAW 5,734 61 47 5 A N4FR (KA4OTB, KF4BBH, ops)
W3BDR) 178,540 1130 79 24 M N4RZ 12,168 78 78 6 Q 44,840 295 76 18 M
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Virgin Islands W5KWB 22,200 150 74 8 A KE5OG 39,270 255 77 5 U N6JS 121,818 771 79 14 B KJ7TH 46,610 295 79 9 A
WP2Z (K8MJZ, op) KJ5RC 20,800 130 80 17 A N5ZMP (+N5XXD) N6UUG 92,640 579 80 11 B KK7A 29,232 203 72 5 A
353,440 2209 80 24 B WA4IAX 20,160 168 60 11 A 16,568 109 76 8 M W6FRH 34,650 231 75 11 B KG7WZ 21,352 157 68 9 A
KP2D (KP2N,NP2E,NP2W,WP2S, N5KGY 19,712 128 77 10 A N6BU 19,760 152 65 13 B N7LB 9,800 98 50 3 A
NP2DJ, ops) KK5PM 13,200 100 66 7 A KS6H 164,640 1029 80 23 A KI7RO (+KC7DSB)
K2FF 10,304 112 46 3 Q
6 WA6YEE 103,964 658 79 24 A 36,900 246 75 17 M
84,056 532 79 13 M
N3AWS 9,200 100 46 7 Q East Bay N6YMM 80,340 515 78 11 A W7UQ (KL9A, op)
Virginia WQ5L 47,012 322 73 7 U N6BV 306,240 1914 80 24 B W6DPD 24,616 181 68 10 A 107,744 728 74 8 S
K4IQ 88,164 558 79 8 B N5KKG (+KC5QZW,KM5NQ,KC5YDR, N6RO 130,130 845 77 12 B KI6PG 22,356 162 69 21 A
N3JT 64,448 424 76 8 B KB5VLA,N5PA,KC5WGU,KB5RQL, KF6RIP 125,610 795 79 22 B KM6M 17,700 118 75 22 A Montana
W2YE 61,350 409 75 15 B KB5IXI) 76,630 485 79 15 M W6BSY 152,800 955 80 23 A AA6K 15,408 107 72 14 A KS7T 148,980 955 78 18 B
KE4VA 60,648 399 76 18 B K6SRZ 96,854 613 79 11 A W6UDX 12,208 109 56 5 A WT6G 136,828 866 79 21 A
K5VG 26,492 179 74 6 B New Mexico K6XV 32,886 261 63 4 A K6MI 2 1 1 1 Q AA7YA 104,364 669 78 18 A
W4YCZ 17,760 120 74 7 B K7UP (AA5B, op) K6SV 31,808 224 71 9 A KR6RF (N6EE, W6XK, ops) KC7NY 67,060 479 70 12 A
AF4MO 13,566 133 51 8 B 310,400 1940 80 24 B K6BIR 16,632 132 63 11 A 248,480 1553 80 24 M KG7VQ 60,996 391 78 23 A
W4ZYT 13,452 114 59 3 B K2EI 215,840 1349 80 22 B KE6QR 15,104 128 59 11 A NT6K 211,360 1321 80 24 M KC7NX 49,248 324 76 10 A
N6MW 12,800 80 80 5 B NA5S 54,240 339 80 14 B KE6NCX 10,044 93 54 9 A N6TNX (+N6TNW) K7SAM 46,136 292 79 20 A
AE4IX 12,688 122 52 8 B N6ZZ 12,324 78 79 5 B KS6Q 3,500 50 35 3 A 92,800 580 80 21 M AC7GM 31,244 214 73 15 A
N4GU 12,312 114 54 2 B KM5P 49,500 330 75 18 A K6AUC 185,920 1162 80 20 U K7BG 22,538 191 59 2 A
N4MM 84,000 525 80 21 A W5PDO 47,996 338 71 13 A K6ZM (WA6O, op) Santa Barbara K7ABV 91,884 589 78 12 U
K7SV 82,002 519 79 12 A W5GZ 31,512 202 78 15 A 173,600 1085 80 24 U NU6S 259,200 1620 80 24 B W7WK 35,680 223 80 13 U
W4YE 76,472 484 79 17 A KD5JAA 11,336 109 52 8 A W6RGG 125,920 787 80 20 U W6NK 144,160 901 80 18 B
K5MJE 12,576 131 48 9 Q WA6FGV 73,164 469 78 11 A Nevada
WM3T 61,908 402 77 16 A Los Angeles
W4VG 58,344 374 78 17 A K5DI 4,484 59 38 4 Q W6NS 36,000 240 75 12 A WB7QBO 17,400 150 58 14 B
WA0SXV 140,000 875 80 17 U W6UE (N6VI, op) W6TK 139,200 870 80 11 U K7NV (W7VI, op)
AD4DG 52,104 334 78 12 A 206,400 1290 80 19 B
WA4QDM 51,508 326 79 13 A KK5OV (+KB5ZSK) AG6RT (+K6AJ) 40,460 289 70 6 A
WA6URY 7,752 76 51 8 B N7WVZ 35,550 237 75 24 A
N4VYW 50,616 333 76 19 A 38,448 267 72 19 M K6LA 216,000 1350 80 24 A 107,840 674 80 21 M
KE4VH 50,560 316 80 14 A W5JOV 10,780 110 49 3 S K6SB (+W6GL,KF6KQL) N7ON 20,304 141 72 11 A
K6RO 200,480 1253 80 24 A KD7JJI 11,330 103 55 7 A
AL7HW 45,024 336 67 12 A 53,280 333 80 14 M
North Texas W3SE 69,120 432 80 15 A W7VI 5,504 64 43 6 A
N4JED 42,750 285 75 17 A N6OPR 48,348 306 79 19 A Santa Clara Valley
K3MZ 33,984 236 72 12 A K5RA 205,874 1303 79 22 B K6GNX 192 16 6 24 A
AA5NT 45,240 290 78 15 B K6ZCL 33,984 236 72 18 A W0YK 269,232 1704 79 24 B K7BV 312,160 1951 80 24 U
W4SD 32,480 203 80 8 A WA6RYA 30,636 207 74 13 A
WR4I 30,000 200 75 8 A W5MYA 43,092 378 57 3 B AE6Y 230,080 1438 80 23 B WA7UTM 36,160 226 80 13 U
N5TY 29,882 223 67 5 B W6FFH 30,150 201 75 16 A K6HNZ 216,160 1351 80 24 B
K4PZC 28,644 186 77 15 A WB6NFO 28,598 181 79 17 A Oregon
AA4KD 26,656 196 68 19 A WQ5W 185,760 1161 80 24 A K6GT 165,920 1037 80 21 B
WD5K 158,632 1004 79 18 A WB6BXP 15,792 141 56 9 A K6RB 131,200 820 80 15 B W7MT 198,290 1255 79 20 B
WA4FXX 25,740 198 65 12 A KK6WO 2,100 42 25 4 A KA7A 45,188 286 79 17 B
KC9LC 24,888 204 61 9 A K5KJ 77,280 483 80 8 A N6TU 118,400 740 80 16 B
KE6JLF 1,280 32 20 4 A WA7ND 14,688 144 51 6 B
KU4FP 23,328 162 72 11 A NN5T 54,020 365 74 10 A AJ6V 116,160 726 80 16 B
N6XJG 1,176 28 21 3 A K4XU 208,402 1319 79 24 A
KF4UUI 18,408 156 59 10 A WK5K 47,212 319 74 20 A W6RCL 29,820 213 70 9 Q W6XB 94,848 624 76 14 B
WD5DW 39,064 257 76 19 A W6CYX 79,840 499 80 11 B KU7K 44,872 284 79 17 A
K3MT 17,980 155 58 15 A NK6A 12,036 118 51 5 Q N7NS 42,744 274 78 13 A
K4UVT 15,092 98 77 9 A W5WB 21,736 143 76 8 A N4CU 286 13 11 2 Q AA6W 79,496 523 76 14 B
KC5NT 19,276 158 61 5 A K6KLY 78,560 491 80 11 B W7SIR (W7PAT, op)
K3EP 15,004 121 62 10 A W6KC 96,320 602 80 14 U 29,896 202 74 15 A
KF4MFQ 13,464 102 66 10 A WA5SAJ 17,152 134 64 8 A W6SW 54,560 341 80 13 U K6IF 68,328 438 78 5 B
K5CEM 15,750 125 63 10 A N6ZB 55,440 360 77 17 B N7TL 28,324 194 73 15 A
K3IZ 11,000 125 44 5 A N6XTT (+KD6WAQ, N6ZII, KQ6Y, KJ7CY 25,600 160 80 18 A
N4DEN 10,560 88 60 8 A KC5OZT 13,680 120 57 19 A W6PPT, N6RMJ, KE6CTI, W8OMG) K2KW 52,440 380 69 5 B
WA5VKS 11,752 113 52 6 A K6ST 11,556 107 54 3 B WB7TIR 22,620 174 65 13 A
N4EL 9,870 105 47 5 A 137,280 858 80 23 M N7OU 22,000 200 55 3 A
KS4JB 8,550 95 45 6 A N5CHA 11,200 100 56 9 A KF6RDO (+KQ6MU) W6CF 11,132 121 46 1 B
WA5MS 9,720 108 45 5 A N6NF 105,792 696 76 12 A KG7YE 21,896 161 68 11 A
WA0DYJ 7,740 90 43 9 A 115,972 734 79 16 M W7YAQ 64,938 411 79 11 Q
W4PWF 4,270 61 35 3 A AC5TU 1,200 25 24 3 A K6AA(+W7IXL,KB6ATT,WA6SDK, KA6MAL 60,450 403 75 17 A
K5RX 140,640 879 80 24 Q W6RYI 44,556 282 79 10 A KD7CTF 3,196 47 34 5 Q
KG4DVC 2,772 42 33 13 A K6NT) 23,660 169 70 21 M
WA8ZBT 61,280 383 80 23 Q NT6S 20,770 155 67 9 A KK7GG 1,782 33 27 5 Q
W2HD 50 5 5 1 A Orange W7GG (+K7ZUM,N7LF)
N3TG 24 4 3 1 A WB5TKA 2,208 46 24 2 Q N6IV 18,600 155 60 10 A
K4NR 29,748 201 74 8 U W7TI 67,680 423 80 13 B N6YD 15,222 129 59 6 A 243,162 1539 79 24 M
W4MYA 227,680 1423 80 24 U KK6WF (+KC7UWS)
W4NF 203,040 1269 80 21 U N5KM 15,352 101 76 6 U W6TKV 40,552 274 74 10 B W6LPW 34,992 243 72 20 Q
W5ZQ 12,800 80 80 9 U AA6PW 140,640 879 80 24 A KG6ECI 19,008 144 66 13 Q 37,500 250 75 14 M
N2QT 174,720 1092 80 22 U KA7AGH (+KA7IUG)
N5YA (+K5WO) K6CF 51,982 329 79 13 A K6XX 196,800 1230 80 20 U
N4SR 24,486 159 77 7 U 22,046 151 73 15 M
209,760 1311 80 23 M N6VHF 38,038 247 77 9 A K6III 122,560 766 80 19 U
K4HR 18,942 123 77 10 U N7SG (+K7FD)
WX5O (+WB5TVI,W5IUA,N5IUA) KF6HAM 37,356 283 66 6 A AD6E 109,920 687 80 17 U
W4HJ 18,144 144 63 5 U WA6GFR 36,784 242 76 19 A 18,080 113 80 8 M
WU4G 4,428 54 41 21 U 106,018 671 79 23 M K6EP 75,040 469 80 20 U
W5MEC (+KC5KDM) WK6I 29,304 198 74 7 A W6YX (N6DE,W6LD,N7MH, ops)
W4DC (+K5OF,KA4RRU,KC4SZT) K0MOT (AA6FV, op)
Utah
229,760 1436 80 24 M 63,200 395 80 16 M 283,680 1773 80 24 M
KK5XM (+KC5VUS) 24,708 174 71 11 A N6XI (+W6CT) W7UT 212,640 1329 80 21 B
N4RV (+K4VV) N6RT 23,400 156 75 9 A KI7KA 41,760 290 72 10 A
172,320 1077 80 23 M 17,050 155 55 10 M 212,640 1329 80 2 M
WA5BU (N5VHO, KC5AMA, KC5QYO, W6NT 11,978 113 53 15 A K6PUD (@W6RN) (+KQ6OB) W7HS 11,742 103 57 10 A
W4FCR (K4ORD,K4UK,KE4HOA, KE6GFI 10,098 99 51 15 A K7ESU 6,512 88 37 4 A
KA6CR, ops) KB0QMP, KD5IMS, ops) 182,676 1171 78 23 M
76,692 498 77 24 S KA6GMA 10,092 87 58 2 A N6IJ (+AE0M,AA6EG) K8EI 99,698 631 79 15 U
44,822 307 73 20 M W6HT 9,348 114 41 5 A W7CT 97,328 616 79 8 U
AF4UU (+W4IM) WN5D 10,488 114 46 5 S 171,360 1071 80 21 M
K6FZY 5,490 61 45 4 A W6OAT (+W1SRD) Western Washington
38,766 273 71 13 M Oklahoma W1HIJ 12,420 115 54 4 Q
KC4GIA (+KF4LGS, KR4DO) 170,080 1063 80 21 M W7WA 342,720 2142 80 24 B
KB5BOB 161,476 1022 79 17 B W6EEN (+K6XC,W6AQ,KR6X,W6ORD) AK6L 69,836 442 79 14 M
29,072 184 79 15 M N5RXF 136,160 851 80 15 B 287,360 1796 80 24 M K7RI 272,640 1704 80 21 B
KR4XM (+K4FPF) W6ISQ 80,000 500 80 12 S N7ETC 114,660 735 78 17 B
N5NA 13,806 117 59 3 B Pacific
15,750 125 63 6 M K5KA 214,720 1342 80 24 A N7DOE 10,716 114 47 2 B
W4MGM 2,050 41 25 2 M K0CIE 59,130 405 73 13 A KH7R (KH6ND, op) 7 K7QQ 211,200 1320 80 21 A
K4KDJ (K4EP,KB3DGF,KF4YLM, KC5TTY 25,050 167 75 15 A 354,720 2217 80 22 B Alaska N7LOX 175,696 1112 79 24 A
N1KH, ops) KB9JVY 300 15 10 1 A NH7/N6HC 36,314 271 67 17 A W7QN 83,176 562 74 15 A
115,182 729 79 23 S KH7FX 34,504 227 76 11 A KL7Y (WA2GO, op) N7WI 68,730 435 79 10 A
N5OT 8 2 2 1 A 270,400 1690 80 24 A
WH6LL 20,400 150 68 16 A AB7RW 38,152 251 76 14 A
West Central Florida K5AAR 24,156 183 66 12 Q KL7FAP 78,000 520 75 14 A AA7VT 31,098 219 71 11 A
K4XS 324,160 2026 80 24 B K5TN 12,800 80 80 14 Q Sacramento Valley KL7WP 57,280 358 80 12 A NA7R 30,600 225 68 13 A
WC4E 253,920 1587 80 24 B W5TM (+W5AO) W6AX 304,000 1900 80 24 B WL7CMK 35,186 241 73 7 A
273,920 1712 80 24 M KF7QZ 29,260 190 77 9 A
N4IG 68,160 426 80 17 A K6KM (WX6V, op) KT7G 25,728 192 67 6 A
WD0GTY (+WB0ZWW,N5PJ) 249,440 1559 80 24 B Arizona
N9TMU 25,056 174 72 15 A KC7WDL 24,656 184 67 12 A
N2EGO 9,024 94 48 6 A 77,760 486 80 21 M W6EU 239,840 1499 80 23 B K6LL 330,560 2066 80 24 B
N5PMP (+KB5TUV) W7ZR 229,890 1455 79 23 B KD7LJ 23,660 182 65 9 A
WC4V 3,240 54 30 3 A KI6CG 164,800 1030 80 21 B KE7SW 21,888 144 76 18 A
K4FB 2 1 1 1 Q 52,480 328 80 21 M W6IXP 99,360 621 80 22 B W7WW 208,000 1300 80 23 B
KB1ZQ (+N1LPN,N5VWF) WA0KDS 133,036 842 79 22 A W7DON 21,172 158 67 8 A
N4DL 88,638 561 79 16 U KS6A 49,928 316 79 20 B W6SGJ/7 17,856 124 72 10 A
K4WCF (K1TO,N4KM,WD4AHZ, ops) 37,446 237 79 12 M KU6J 59,124 379 78 13 A NF7E 88,768 584 76 17 A
NJ5S (+KA7GLA, KC5QVS, KC5GUD) K7XN 69,204 438 79 11 A KK7UZ 16,520 140 59 12 A
223,040 1394 80 24 M K6LRN 34,336 232 74 12 A KG7P 14,040 117 60 12 A
N4PK (+K1KNQ) 22,792 148 77 13 M K6JJ 29,600 200 74 16 A K7TR 50,856 326 78 10 A
KO6RM 9,964 106 47 5 S N3AIU 50,666 329 77 20 A N7WA 12,760 116 55 5 A
222,080 1388 80 24 M K6DGW 22,356 162 69 8 A KC7KRH 12,312 114 54 13 A
KE6OUA 17,262 137 63 10 A AA4Q 45,360 324 70 17 A
South Texas W6RKC 11,904 124 48 2 A W7YS 44,968 292 77 12 A N7AQ 11,826 81 73 15 A
5 W5KFT (K5TR, op) KO6CX 24,888 183 68 18 Q K7HP 34,788 223 78 17 A KJ7BN 11,368 116 49 6 A
340,640 2129 80 24 B K6IDX 59,520 372 80 16 U WB6CGZ 31,490 235 67 16 A KD7E 8,692 82 53 24 A
Arkansas KB7N 4,284 63 34 2 A
W5ASP 162,080 1013 80 13 B K6NO (+K6RC) N7RAT 30,530 215 71 24 A
W5HUQ 21,318 187 57 4 B W5RQ 147,680 923 80 15 B N7QMT 4,256 56 38 5 A
AB5HS 34,710 267 65 12 A 249,920 1562 80 24 M KC5AC 22,044 167 66 12 A
K5HDU 26,496 192 69 6 B N6ZS (+N6SNO) AK9Y 19,560 163 60 8 A AC7IF 3,936 48 41 7 A
K5JH 21,700 175 62 8 A K5IUA 19,304 127 76 9 B KD7HNS 2,924 43 34 3 A
KJ5WX 13,020 105 62 6 A 245,280 1533 80 24 M KN5H 3,102 47 33 2 A
W5XD 18,980 146 65 4 B W6UT 227,840 1424 80 24 M N7VY 40,170 309 65 8 Q W7/JR1NKN
KA5QOF 13,000 100 65 13 A N5KO 8 2 2 1 B 11,300 113 50 8 Q
K6KO (+K6TA) N7JXS 35,856 249 72 16 Q
AD5BE 5,440 85 32 14 A W5PR 146,720 917 80 18 A 199,520 1247 80 21 M W7OM 178,560 1116 80 16 U
KK5IB 3,306 57 29 4 A NQ7X 15,544 116 67 6 Q
W5KNZ 76,160 476 80 14 A W6RFF 99,698 631 79 19 M N7XJW 10,752 112 48 14 Q KB7PKC 63,360 396 80 19 U
N5QC 1,088 34 16 4 A WA5IYX 72,838 461 79 17 A NR7RR 45,120 282 80 17 U
AC5DK 21,440 134 80 15 U San Diego WA7NWL 1,600 40 20 4 Q
K5WA 70,800 472 75 7 A KL7CQ 85,728 564 76 23 M N0AX (+KD7DQO,KD7FWQ,KD7FYX)
N5ZM (+N5RN) K5OE 59,520 372 80 6 A K6NA (N6ED, op) 92,272 584 79 16 M
137,440 859 80 15 M KK6IF (+W6KAT,W6BBL)
N5TU 47,120 310 76 7 A 279,818 1771 79 24 B 50,954 349 73 20 M K7PAR (N7UK,KD7E,KD7KKR,
W5YM (KB5ZYC,KC8ATF,K5GOE, AE5Q 41,322 291 71 18 A K7JJ 65,728 416 79 12 B KD7KUN,KC7GM, ops)
K5AS,AC5RR,K5FXB, ops) W7ON (+N7NFX)
KK5VN 30,940 221 70 12 A N6VH 63,336 406 78 15 B 45,396 291 78 16 M 34,286 217 79 16 M
143,840 899 80 24 S K5WNO 30,552 201 76 16 A NZ6T 23,598 171 69 13 A NC7I (+KD7JWV) Wyoming
N5XD 28,644 186 77 13 A AA6EE 16,128 126 64 4 A
Louisiana W6MVW 1,440 30 24 1 A
25,702 181 71 12 M WG7Y 46,800 360 65 5 B
W5WMU 252,800 1580 80 24 B KM5VI 27,808 176 79 24 A W7ASU (KC7EFP,KC7MOD,KC7MOC,
N5RBC 19,630 151 65 13 A W6MOT (WB6OIL, op) N7JT 40,800 255 80 18 B
KZ5D 238,880 1493 80 24 B 30,076 206 73 19 Q KC7RZR,KD7LCT, ops) W0ZA 76,860 549 70 10 A
K5ER 63,200 395 80 20 B N5KAE 18,240 114 80 13 A 174,560 1091 80 23 S
N5RLQ 17,556 133 66 8 A W6CN 14,976 104 72 14 Q KC7WYG 68,484 439 78 22 A
N5SMQ 63,516 402 79 15 A AK6R 183,122 1159 79 24 U KC7KFF (KC7HJU, + 9 loggers) N7QAX 64,834 421 77 17 A
K5OR 40,404 273 74 14 A W5EB 9,380 70 67 7 A 48,516 311 78 18 S
AJ4F 8,460 94 45 4 A N6KI (+K6AM,N6CY) WB0TCZ 49,650 331 75 15 A
N0KWA 33,552 233 72 12 A 251,360 1571 80 24 M Eastern Washington KK7SG 37,422 243 77 13 A
N5IB 13,050 145 45 11 Q N5AF 7,548 111 34 5 A
KC5R 10,200 100 51 4 Q KD5ILN 3,200 50 32 5 A San Francisco KI7AO 59,752 388 77 22 B 8
W5WZ 40 5 4 1 Q KD5EUV 1,848 42 22 4 A K6CTA 49,136 332 74 7 B W7TRF 16,756 142 59 16 B
AE5T (+KD5HPT,KC5IUY) N5XJ 50,876 322 79 14 Q N6ZFO 115,752 742 78 17 A W9LT 161,148 1033 78 23 A Michigan
182,806 1157 79 23 M N5WU 22,630 155 73 13 Q K6UM 74,080 463 80 11 A WS7V 91,840 574 80 22 A K8CC (WD8S, op)
W5GAD (N5OGW,KD5BPR,WA5RT, WA5AA 55,840 349 80 20 U AA6DX 52,440 345 76 16 A W7WMO 38,860 290 67 6 A 210,560 1316 80 24 B
AC5TM,N9MQU,KC5ZOC,N5TEK, KK5LO 30,888 198 78 13 U AD6G 34,928 236 74 19 A K7AWB 30,750 205 75 16 A K8AO 204,800 1280 80 24 B
KD5BKW,W5CTV, ops) KK5CA 22,400 160 70 7 U KD6ZZA 19,656 156 63 12 A AC7CJ 9,888 103 48 20 A WB8CLX 55,520 347 80 18 B
176,800 1105 80 21 M N5XU (KB5LBN,W5JLP,N3TNN,K5PI, KE6SLS 19,152 152 63 9 A KC7WUE 1,472 32 23 3 A KG8OU 42,560 266 80 23 B
K5RV (+KG5VK, KF5XV) KT5I,WM5R, ops) WA6QCL 16,080 134 60 6 A K7MM 14,820 130 57 6 Q KT8X 40,986 297 69 4 B
61,280 383 80 9 M 218,720 1367 80 24 M WB6ZYD 15,340 130 59 13 A W5ZL 1,134 27 21 2 Q AA4R 17,222 109 79 8 B
KI5EE (+KC5FGO) K5NA 73,920 462 80 9 M KB6GK 11,220 110 51 12 A K7IR (+K7XH,K7XS,W7AGV) W1IDL 12,800 80 80 12 B
54,400 340 80 16 M W5AC (KD5GNO,AG5U,W1AGG, WW6D 5,304 68 39 2 A 315,520 1972 80 23 M W8MJ 195,040 1219 80 24 A
KD5MAH, ops) K6RIM 205,600 1285 80 23 U KC8KAK 98,124 629 78 18 A
Mississippi 33,740 241 70 10 S K6ANP 152,640 954 80 15 U
Idaho K8RDJ 85,576 563 76 16 A
WA5OYU 219,520 1372 80 24 B W6PW (KD6VWD,7M1STT,KD6YDY, KG7H 176,280 1130 78 22 B KC8KAM 71,732 454 79 24 A
West Texas KK6SD, KD6JYC,WB6KIO, ops) K0TO 168,160 1051 80 15 B K8GT 68,800 430 80 21 A
KE5K 79,158 501 79 20 A
WJ5K 49,280 320 77 16 A N5RZ 129,120 807 80 9 B 41,760 261 80 24 M K7ZO 126,560 791 80 15 B K8IR 67,040 419 80 15 A
KD5CKP 39,672 261 76 17 A NZ5M 1,320 30 22 2 B W7ZRC 184,320 1152 80 20 A WA8FRD 55,024 362 76 17 A
N5DO 177,600 1110 80 23 A San Joaquin Valley N7UVH 80,104 527 76 6 A N8ZFH 53,284 346 77 14 A
AC5SU 39,184 248 79 19 A
KB5FET 22,308 169 66 8 A N5ZC 194,080 1213 80 18 U WC6H 242,214 1533 79 24 B KE7RT 49,126 319 77 20 A K8UH 52,320 327 80 14 A

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AA8R 47,586 309 77 10 A K8SCH (N8UYZ,KI4QJ,WD8JAW, KC9FA 1,200 30 20 3 A NZ4DX 23,424 183 64 7 A KK2G 28,152 204 69 6 A
AB8CI 46,816 308 76 18 A N8KOJ,KE4HOR, ops) N9YPN 650 25 13 6 A W6NIZ 18,788 122 77 17 A K0DAT 21,106 173 61 7 A
NX8K 44,700 298 75 20 A 40,650 271 75 16 M ND9G 120 10 6 1 A W0CBH 16,714 137 61 7 A AA0RT 16,820 145 58 5 A
W8EO 42,432 272 78 24 A W8FT (N8RMP,AA8IV, ops) AH6EZ/9 8 2 2 1 A WA0ZTI 15,012 139 54 8 A KE0K 11,660 110 53 11 A
AA8YC 41,648 274 76 12 A 30,020 190 79 18 M W9TUD 2 1 1 1 A KF4MDW 8,184 93 44 7 A AA0A 27,000 180 75 6 U
N8NX 40,608 282 72 7 A AA8KJ (+WM8W,KA8ZMY) AK9L 2 1 1 1 A N0FCK 1,000 25 20 5 A K0GQ 200,800 1255 80 24 M
K8BZ 39,300 262 75 8 A 27,750 185 75 17 M K9ZO 61,304 388 79 16 Q KC0GBC 32 4 4 1 A KI0MB (+WA0IYY, AA0A, KI9A)
N8KIE 35,568 228 78 14 A W8ID (KC8BUJ,KB8SOU,N8UOS, K9QI 10,200 100 51 5 Q K0FRP 113,100 725 78 23 Q 168,800 1055 80 21 M
KE8FO 34,992 243 72 13 A KG8UP,N8PPR,WB8REI, ops) NW9S 9,114 93 49 4 Q W0ETT 66,728 439 76 21 Q NM0X (+KB0QQF,KB0VLG,KC0CWU)
W8RU 33,228 234 71 6 A 17,760 111 80 22 M NC9O 8,712 99 44 6 Q KI0II 58,934 373 79 20 Q 122,880 768 80 23 M
AB8JR 29,054 199 73 15 A W8DYY (N8IPO,N8DNG,WB8RXI, K9LU 184,960 1156 80 19 U N0KE 47,304 324 73 17 Q WN0X (+KC0CZI,KB0HNR,KC0HYA)
W8KZM 27,060 205 66 10 A KC8LUU,WA8VIW,N8SSE,W8MSD,K8XO, N9IO 102,720 642 80 24 U K0TIV 24,644 202 61 11 Q 76,800 480 80 24 M
N8VEN 26,412 186 71 10 A ops) 15,872 124 64 8 M KG9N 54,288 348 78 6 U K0RI 22,100 170 65 5 Q
N8AYY 25,596 162 79 11 A N8YU (+KB8YVG) KU9Z 50,402 319 79 13 U KI0OT 9,630 107 45 10 Q Nebraska
W8EGI 24,700 190 65 11 A 12,512 92 68 12 M N9GUN 48,960 306 80 11 U AB0CD 7,056 84 42 5 Q K0PFV 74,880 468 80 23 A
WB0WAO 24,000 150 80 16 A NV8V 48,348 306 79 19 U K1EQA 3,700 50 37 4 Q K0IL 70,984 467 76 12 A
K8CV 23,760 198 60 6 A West Virginia N9KUT 32,412 219 74 11 U K7TD (+KC0EDJ) KK0DX 46,800 300 78 10 A
N8EN 22,440 170 66 8 A N4ZR 124,320 777 80 11 B N9VVV 25,296 186 68 5 U 223,040 1394 80 24 M KB0ARZ 14,300 130 55 7 A
WD8R 21,726 153 71 9 A K2UOP 60,672 384 79 14 B KA9CFD 11,858 77 77 6 U N0HF (+AB0MV,AE0Q) NE0DX 13,468 91 74 9 A
WB8AFO 20,584 166 62 11 A K8OQL 46,176 312 74 7 B WG9L 2,448 51 24 1 U 158,560 991 80 24 M W0UVC 13,260 85 78 10 A
W8PDI 20,010 145 69 12 A K8KFJ 14,040 130 54 6 B K9NS (K9HMB,K9PW,W9RM,WV9T, K0DE (+KC0INX) N0LZ 420 15 14 1 A
KE8UM 19,296 144 67 8 A WA8WV 110,080 688 80 19 A ops) 294,080 1838 80 24 M 150,080 938 80 17 M K0DG (+N0CLW, W0DB)
K8AAX 18,104 146 62 5 A KC8FS 72,072 462 78 21 A K9QT 141,920 887 80 24 M WV7T (+N0QJS) 174,880 1093 80 24 M
WB8EEJ 16,800 150 56 7 A W8OP 46,360 305 76 11 A K9MOT (K9UQN,N9RKB,N9KNS, 20,400 150 68 14 M N0GVK (+KE0BZ,KC0CDQ)
N8BEE 16,000 100 80 15 A K3JT 41,400 276 75 9 A AA9AE,K9QI,N9EP,N9MUC,WB8HMD, 152,000 950 80 24 M
WA8OLD 15,860 122 65 9 A WS8L 25,872 196 66 15 A K9RJZ,KB9QOL, ops) Iowa K0GND (+KC0BXU, WD0EGK, K0NC,
K8WUZ 15,162 133 57 11 A N0NGT 23,436 186 63 15 A 108,732 697 78 23 M N0AC 187,200 1170 80 23 B K0NEB) 83,460 535 78 20 M
KC8OTM 15,012 139 54 7 A KD9FT 7,128 108 33 6 A K9CU (KB9UWU,K9BF, ops) N0AV 141,600 885 80 12 B
KV3R 145,760 911 80 20 U 90,706 589 77 21 M W0PPF 45,600 304 75 18 B North Dakota
KC8MPQ 14,520 121 60 4 A
K8SIA 13,776 123 56 3 A WA8ZDL 22,400 140 80 20 U AE9D (+N9TZQ) K0FG 44,800 280 80 12 B WB0O 332,160 2076 80 24 B
W8DBH 12,800 80 80 13 A 81,370 515 79 24 M WK0F 116,960 731 80 18 A K0UD 59,520 372 80 20 A
AA8UU 12,096 112 54 5 A N9STL 60,372 387 78 17 M K0JGH 105,600 660 80 21 A KB0IXX 50,820 330 77 18 A
9 W9EM (+N9MA,N9LZ,W9RRR, AA0AI 92,320 577 80 20 A N0ND 50,468 341 74 15 A
N8MG 12,064 104 58 4 A
KC8GMT 11,718 93 63 10 A Illinois KB9WXA,W9GWP) NE0P 73,120 457 80 14 A WB0OAJ 34,160 244 70 9 A
WB8GUS 10,400 100 52 7 A K9XD (K9PG, op) 54,670 355 77 23 M NU0Q 65,600 410 80 19 A K0VX 13,530 123 55 5 A
W8WQ 10,350 115 45 10 A 243,040 1519 80 24 B N9GH (WO9LF,NW9V,KB9YDL, ops) K0VM 55,936 368 76 13 A K9IUA 32,620 233 70 14 Q
KB8RCB 9,800 100 49 4 A N2BJ 237,120 1482 80 24 B 40,606 257 79 16 M N2BTJ 49,800 332 75 17 A N0OJ 206,720 1292 80 22 M
W8ERV 9,540 106 45 2 A WB9Z 236,480 1478 80 24 B N5UWY (+KB5TFX) K0KAT 41,850 279 75 19 A K0RHS (KI0NH, KC0DY,KC0HOP,
W8KZP 8,910 99 45 12 A K9BGL 220,800 1380 80 24 B 23,214 159 73 11 M KA5NWB 37,674 273 69 7 A KC0HOQ, ops)
W8UE 8,436 111 38 3 A KG9X 186,400 1165 80 21 B N9UC (WO9S, op) AD0H 37,398 271 69 12 A 89,096 602 74 24 S
KI9A 180,160 1126 80 23 B 64,144 422 76 7 S K0MXL 8,282 101 41 5 A
KC8MCO 6,164 67 46 5 A
W9UIH (W0TPO, op)
South Dakota
WB8L 5,180 74 35 5 A K9SD 124,160 776 80 19 B K0INR 27,512 181 76 14 U
N9HCA 116,920 740 79 21 B 38,346 249 77 17 S KE0FT (+KB9SKP) W0SD (WD0T, op)
KB8TWM 4,950 75 33 8 A 326,400 2040 80 24 B
K8GA 3,300 50 33 2 A NA9D 113,568 728 78 10 B W9BBB 11,960 115 52 5 S 30,076 206 73 9 M
NA9A 106,860 685 78 15 B KM9M 9,800 100 49 8 S WB0TML 3,132 54 29 4 B
WA8AEN 630 21 15 2 A Kansas N0IGP 76,538 497 77 24 A
N8UUS 456 19 12 1 A WE9A 99,200 620 80 17 B Indiana
K9JLS 91,040 569 80 21 B W0MW 164,000 1025 80 23 A N0PV 48,750 325 75 15 A
KD8WV 16,638 141 59 9 Q W9RE 188,160 1176 80 17 B WB0ULX 36,784 242 76 16 A
K8DD 50 5 5 1 Q K9RS 75,192 482 78 8 B WW0H 61,464 394 78 15 A
K8JP 186,080 1163 80 23 B KB0WPY 59,736 393 76 15 A KE0Z 30,264 194 78 8 A
N8SNM 150,880 943 80 23 U KB9CRY 65,728 416 79 21 B
KJ9C 98,880 618 80 17 B W0ZC 51,898 337 77 16 A KD0S 18,944 128 74 6 A
NU8Z 140,640 879 80 19 U N9QQK 54,668 346 79 16 B
WA1MKE 52,350 349 75 15 B WB0YJT 51,680 340 76 17 A WJ0S 9,360 117 40 13 A
WX3M 42,976 272 79 11 U WS9V 48,544 328 74 7 B WO9Z 44,384 292 76 7 B
K9JY 48,384 336 72 6 B KC0GL 46,136 316 73 10 A N0RGA 11,616 121 48 4 Q
K8ZZU 16,906 107 79 8 U N9NS 14,628 138 53 4 B
NT8V 136,640 854 80 24 M WA9TPQ 47,200 295 80 7 B K0FJ 45,560 335 68 7 A Maritime
AJ9C 2,928 61 24 1 B W0UY 27,974 197 71 6 A
W8KW (KE8RA,W8UE, ops) N9WYV 33,768 268 63 18 B WT9U 104,320 652 80 17 A VE1OP 154,400 965 80 16 B
77,120 482 80 23 M KC9IL 25,632 178 72 6 B W0IE/M 22,016 172 64 13 A
K9BG 88,000 550 80 14 A K0BJ 17,248 154 56 3 A VE9FX 99,520 622 80 19 U
N8MR (+KC8NAH) K9DX 25,520 220 58 24 B NX9B 62,880 393 80 22 A
56,160 351 80 18 M WA9DRE 23,100 175 66 6 B K9WX 56,004 359 78 14 A
KA0EIC 16,128 128 63 9 A Newfoundland-Labrador
K8EO (+K8RO,N8REZ,N8PYN) K9RR 12,800 80 80 10 B KC0IUW 6,840 114 30 7 A VO1MP 99,066 627 79 11 B
K9VV 51,012 327 78 7 A
39,200 245 80 24 M AA9VR 9,152 104 44 3 B W0NO (+W0CEM, K0WA, AB0S) VO1WET 37,960 260 73 11 A
N4TZ 44,250 295 75 7 A
N8DEF (+N8WTH) K9UQN 7,688 62 62 3 B 241,440 1509 80 24 M VO1JLE 2,268 54 21 24 A
N9DR 39,672 261 76 17 A
34,500 250 69 15 M KK9A 215,040 1344 80 24 A W9HLY 35,850 239 75 12 A N0NB (+KK0SS) VO1HE 55,692 357 78 8 M
KC8ELY (N8NJE,N8MMF,N8YXP, op) WX9U 148,160 926 80 23 A W9ZP 33,180 210 79 10 A 192,960 1206 80 24 M
32,706 237 69 17 M KX9DX 142,042 899 79 24 A K9LI 32,060 229 70 17 A W0BR (+N0BTN,N0SZE) Quebec
K8CHR (KI8BU,KC8HLV,KB8SXS, N9JF 97,760 611 80 15 A KC9F 27,440 196 70 13 A 74,892 474 79 21 M VA2GL 46,104 339 68 8 B
KB8TIL,WD8DJB, ops) WD9CIR 86,394 561 77 18 A WA0JTL 26,532 198 67 10 A K0HYG (+W0UTS) VE2ZP 44,660 290 77 5 B
30,246 213 71 14 M K9CS 80,340 515 78 18 A N9KT 16,644 114 73 11 A 30,418 227 67 17 M VE2AWR 85,320 540 79 17 A
K8AE (+KC8FVS,KC8PKY) N9NT 73,320 470 78 22 A KB9STQ 10,716 114 47 24 A KA0BHO (+KA0BAT) KF8VX/VE2 33,184 244 68 17 A
27,170 209 65 13 M K9JE 72,852 467 78 17 A KB9ORH 10,152 108 47 7 A 24,156 183 66 11 M VA2IC 25,984 203 64 21 A
AA8KR (+N8WIQ) N9MSG 64,640 404 80 13 A VE2/K4BEV 24,800 200 62 9 A
26,280 180 73 14 M N9PW 3,816 53 36 2 A Minnesota VE2HLW 23,392 172 68 18 A
W9SMC 62,400 400 78 12 A KB9THU 2,352 49 24 1 A
KM8I (+KB8QO,AB8FY,K8CQF) N9REP 61,350 409 75 14 A N0IJ 222,400 1390 80 23 B VE2LHP 18,476 149 62 13 A
25,912 164 79 14 M W9CM 180 10 9 1 A KF0GV 206,400 1290 80 22 B
KD9ST 60,320 377 80 17 A WN9O 15,616 122 64 3 Q VE2AQC (VE2AWR, op)
KI8GR (+N8PVI) WB9STR 59,092 374 79 24 A WA0MHJ 125,280 783 80 10 B 6,596 97 34 2 A
24,696 196 63 15 M AB9AO 640 20 16 6 Q K0HB 103,332 654 79 13 B
K9ZA 55,848 358 78 24 A W9BS 199,360 1246 80 23 U VE3MAB (VE2ESP,VA2SH,VE2MPD,
KA8KGW (+ N8KWQ) NY0C 71,360 446 80 11 B VE2BRT,VE2HAX,VE2SMF,VE2SJA,
W9FGH 55,200 345 80 15 A W9IU 133,760 836 80 21 U
13,038 123 53 12 M K0BUD 44,200 325 68 24 B VE2DWT, ops)
K9QVB 54,824 356 77 10 A K9RU 105,228 666 79 15 U
Ohio W9GIG 52,772 334 79 18 A W0TVD 31,126 197 79 12 B 52,052 338 77 24 M
W9TN 41,280 258 80 19 U AA0Y 13,600 85 80 15 B
K8DX 252,000 1575 80 24 B N9BOR 52,288 344 76 17 A K9MI 13,462 127 53 4 U Ontario
AA9D 52,244 353 74 10 A N0KK 208,480 1303 80 24 A
K8ND 237,440 1484 80 24 B KE9I 239,840 1499 80 23 M AC0W 174,240 1089 80 24 A VE3STT 42,744 274 78 7 B
N8VW 233,920 1462 80 23 B N9LCR 52,050 347 75 18 A W9REG (KB9SSS,N9LF,KF9UP, ops)
W9HL 51,150 341 75 19 A WR0DK 146,240 914 80 24 A VE3BUC 69,920 437 80 14 A
K1OU 203,200 1270 80 23 B 61,280 383 80 22 M K3WT 102,400 640 80 15 A VE3MQW 64,960 406 80 22 A
K8MR 156,800 980 80 14 B K9MMS 47,840 299 80 12 A K9IG (+KB9THU)
W9WL 46,800 325 72 12 A WJ0M 92,588 586 79 19 A VA3ARE 57,354 363 79 16 A
K9NW (@N8NR) 54,872 361 76 6 M K0TG 85,176 546 78 15 A VA3SWG 55,500 375 74 10 A
118,240 739 80 14 B WA9Z 43,624 287 76 13 A K9WJU (+WB9ZEZ,W9CG) W0UC 78,936 506 78 9 A VA3GCB 30,246 213 71 11 A
KU8E 91,008 576 79 8 B N9TK 42,818 271 79 7 A 12,320 110 56 7 M KI0F 73,944 468 79 15 A
W9YS 38,482 271 71 13 A VA3UZ 23,664 174 68 6 A
W8KEN 51,360 321 80 12 B W9PU (KE9R,KB9MWE, ops) KF0Q 66,044 418 79 16 A VA3TPV 13,728 132 52 15 A
AC8E 46,240 340 68 6 B N9LYE 36,144 251 72 24 A 180,480 1128 80 24 S WA2MNO 62,480 440 71 15 A
N9EP 35,550 237 75 8 A VA3TE 8,686 101 43 11 A
W9OBQ 19,320 140 69 11 B K0GV 51,830 355 73 10 A VE3VSM 108,640 679 80 22 U
WR8K 19,200 150 64 11 B KB9CYL 35,280 252 70 11 A Wisconsin NA0N 51,474 373 69 8 A
ND8DX 170,080 1063 80 24 A WA9CCQ 32,112 223 72 8 A W9XT 153,576 972 79 20 B W0OR 45,000 300 75 11 A Manitoba
W8DD 144,160 901 80 21 A WB9EEE 31,050 225 69 6 A N9AU 122,766 777 79 19 B N0PI 39,900 285 70 17 A VE4GV 308,160 1926 80 24 A
AF8C 65,520 420 78 13 A W9LNQ 29,200 200 73 7 A WT9Q 120,890 785 77 17 B KB0BRO 38,624 272 71 14 A VE4MG 38,216 281 68 24 A
N8PCN 62,880 393 80 12 A KG9PQ 28,968 213 68 10 A KA9FOX 120,800 755 80 10 B WA0BWE 34,080 213 80 11 A VE4HAZ 1,056 33 16 3 A
N8OH 62,410 395 79 11 A N9KHR 28,944 216 67 12 A WE9V 107,840 674 80 8 B WA0WWW 33,048 243 68 8 A VE4VV 110,418 717 77 15 Q
AK8B 51,060 345 74 18 A W9LYN 27,560 212 65 11 A KF9YR 54,576 379 72 10 B WA0KRL 26,532 201 66 16 A
K8CI 50,616 342 74 10 A N9CO 26,796 203 66 4 A WI9WI 47,304 324 73 7 B K0PC 25,728 201 64 5 A Saskatchewan
KW8W 45,752 301 76 12 A W9LYA 26,398 197 67 12 A NF9V 26,390 203 65 4 B W0ZQ 25,344 192 66 4 A VE5SF 219,680 1373 80 24 A
KI8IM 43,660 295 74 24 A N9DT 25,806 187 69 10 A WA1UJU 112,320 702 80 21 A K0IR 23,808 192 62 6 A VE5AAD 117,434 827 71 12 A
W8XU 38,198 269 71 14 A W9CEO 25,668 186 69 12 A N9CK 101,120 640 79 19 A WG0M 18,216 132 69 8 A VE5GC 24,168 228 53 5 S
N8WL 34,944 224 78 11 A N9JFW 25,090 193 65 9 A KA9JAC 64,650 431 75 18 A K0MPH 18,056 148 61 6 A
KB8SHE 31,680 198 80 12 A WD9HBC 22,960 164 70 8 A W9WUU 52,000 325 80 16 A KC0HSK 16,060 110 73 20 A Alberta
K8VUS 31,640 226 70 14 A KG9GK 21,584 142 76 12 A K9KR 50,312 331 76 6 A K0QC 15,040 94 80 8 A VE6JY (VE5MX, op)
N8ORT 30,240 216 70 12 A AA9F 20,880 145 72 7 A WJ9H 38,106 261 73 11 A K0VH 13,392 124 54 3 A 320,480 2003 80 24 B
KJ8F 29,760 186 80 24 A K9KM 20,538 163 63 5 A KB9KEG 24,624 162 76 8 A N0PFY 10,404 102 51 4 A VE6EX 172,848 1108 78 19 A
K8RJW 29,568 192 77 10 A WD9EJK 20,174 131 77 12 A K9ARF 22,436 142 79 10 A KB0UKI 10,400 104 50 6 A VA6RA 113,280 708 80 17 A
WA8TWM 26,936 182 74 10 A KF9KP 19,782 157 63 8 A WB9BWP 17,864 154 58 5 A N0UR 87,516 561 78 21 Q VE6TN 92,272 584 79 14 A
W8DHG 26,000 200 65 8 A KD9XP 19,760 152 65 12 A W9XYL 14,070 105 67 12 A K0AD 106,018 671 79 13 U VE6BF 11,544 111 52 5 Q
AB8AG 25,620 183 70 18 A W0HED 19,592 124 79 12 A W9LO 12,636 117 54 7 A KR0B (+N0BKL,KS0T,KJ0B,N0RA, VE6AO (VE6BIR,VE6CIZ,VE6KC,
KB8UUZ 25,530 185 69 7 A AA9DM 19,152 152 63 7 A KB9WBP 11,772 109 54 12 A KB0KQA) 218,400 1365 80 24 M VE6TC,VE6WSI, ops)
W8NHO 22,032 204 54 19 A WI9B 18,176 128 71 13 A K9WTF 3,008 47 32 2 A K0NY (+N0WE,KB0THN,KC0CTH) 217,920 1362 80 24 M
N8NYI 21,708 162 67 14 A K9HS 18,126 159 57 24 A W9KHH 200 10 10 1 A 96,064 608 79 22 M VE6II (+VE6NN)
KC8LA 18,644 118 79 20 A N9TUQ 16,896 132 64 11 A AF9J 27,406 193 71 15 Q K0JA 60,840 390 78 1 M 32,864 208 79 16 M
WD8B 18,000 150 60 12 A N9VKE 16,758 147 57 16 A N9PQU 18,486 117 79 6 U WB0TRA (+K0BLR,KA0DAQ,KC0HEW, VE6YR (+VE6MPM)
WT8E 17,020 115 74 11 A N9FWM 16,200 135 60 7 A N9XX 16,790 115 73 4 U W0MRD) 54,568 359 76 23 M 28,290 205 69 13 M
W8XS 16,560 115 72 3 A W9TOC 15,048 132 57 6 A W0AIH (K0OB,K0XQ,KT0R, ops) K0SV (+KC0IRY,K0JFF)
N9MBR 14,976 144 52 11 A 272,160 1701 80 24 M 46,956 301 78 16 M British Columbia
KC8OPP 16,002 127 63 15 A
K9MS 14,740 134 55 7 A W9YV (KA9WXN,NI9E,N9FH,N9SD, W0EF (K0BUD,N0NFU,WA0NJF, VE7TLL 148,480 928 80 12 B
N8JP 13,268 107 62 24 A
N9IJ 13,716 127 54 5 A N9VA,WB9UAI, ops) K0FC,WB0TNH,KC0IWN,KC0IWW, VE7RCN (VA7MM, op)
W8DYF 12,992 112 58 6 A
N9YCT 13,110 115 57 19 A 242,080 1513 80 1 M N0NYH,K0RGK,W0NK, ops) 134,400 840 80 21 B
KF8UN/M 12,528 116 54 24 A
WK9O 12,882 113 57 7 A W9YT (WO9U,K9EV,AA9RB, ops) 45,114 309 73 24 M VE7NF 169,920 1062 80 20 A
K8JT 11,250 125 45 10 A
K9NA 12,880 115 56 11 A 42,080 263 80 14 M WA0WOV 10,710 105 51 5 S VE7XB 83,266 527 79 21 A
W8KNO 11,232 156 36 13 A
WD9HSH 12,626 107 59 6 A NE9U (+KB9TTO) VE7IN 73,458 477 77 12 A
KB8STP 9,792 102 48 12 A Missouri VE7FO 59,906 389 77 24 A
WD8AJF 9,200 92 50 7 A W9ZEN 12,200 122 50 12 A 40,320 252 80 6 M
K0DEQ 145,760 911 80 15 B VE7CKZ 4,464 62 36 4 A
KC8BTA 6,860 70 49 24 A N9KCS 11,808 123 48 4 A
W0TT 58,144 368 79 7 B VE7NA (VE7BGP,VE7GDE,VE7NEW,
KC8HPO 5,590 65 43 5 A KB9TWU 10,176 106 48 9 A
AG9A 8,712 66 66 4 A 0 WA0OTV 1,496 34 22 2 B VE7JLO,VE7LVD,VE7JY,VE7FCO,
W8WTS 3,520 55 32 2 A NW0L 162,080 1013 80 21 A
W8IDM 1,782 33 27 1 A W9NHX 8,160 102 40 6 A Colorado ops) 45,288 306 74 21 M
KF0K 159,040 994 80 24 A
AB8IS 1,200 30 20 5 A WA9AQN 7,956 102 39 3 A W0GU (K9TM, op) AE9B 76,960 481 80 17 A Northwest Territories
N8IE 52,480 328 80 20 Q WB9WOZ 6,560 82 40 3 A 307,360 1921 80 24 B WB0IUN 60,952 401 76 18 A VY1JA 166,880 1043 80 19 B
WA8RCN 34,080 240 71 10 Q KB9OMH 6,160 88 35 4 A KG0ZI 259,520 1622 80 22 B K0RWL 58,618 371 79 15 A VY1MB 65,816 433 76 12 A
NS8O 19,458 141 69 7 Q KB9YGL (N9JF, op) W1XE 219,336 1406 78 24 B KA0AIG 48,640 304 80 16 A
N8BJQ 114,240 714 80 14 U 4,556 67 34 1 A K0GAS 82,836 531 78 13 B WA0IYY 43,950 293 75 12 A Checklogs:
K8BL 109,600 685 80 16 U KB9VHA 3,920 56 35 8 A W0OSK 65,268 441 74 6 B WB0QLU 39,270 255 77 16 A K5YQF, KB8TXZ, KC2TR, KO6XB,
N8TR 93,600 585 80 14 U KF6IHU 3,536 52 34 5 A KF0LA 15,800 100 79 8 B KB0YMH 35,568 234 76 9 A N2NB, N2VA, N3WAV, N6IYS, N6JT,
WT8C 57,986 367 79 12 U K0PG 3,500 50 35 2 A W0AJ 15,080 130 58 10 B KI0HA 33,900 226 75 15 A N8RAT, W1TI, W3FQE, W6HYK, W6IO,
AB8GV 16,160 101 80 10 U NA9RB 3,312 46 36 3 A W0DET 1,040 26 20 3 B N0AJ 32,706 237 69 8 A W6OSP, W9BZP, WD9DJD
N8HR 180,594 1143 79 24 M K9GY 3,266 71 23 3 A K0UK 126,560 791 80 15 A K0KY 31,974 219 73 13 A
KF0XD 24,552 198 62 8 A
118 July 2001
2001 ARRL August UHF
Contest Rules
1. Object: To work as many amateur sta- amateurs. Use of non-amateur owned gear is 7.3. Top multioperator score in each
tions in as many 2° × 1° grid squares as pos- not prohibited, but use of such equipment ARRL Division where significant effort or
sible using authorized amateur frequencies places the entrant in a separate category, competition is evidenced. (Multioperator en-
above 222 MHz and all authorized modes of ineligible for awards. tries are not eligible for single-band awards.)
emission. 6.4. Contacts made by retransmitting 7.4. Additional certificates may be
2. Date and Contest Period: First full either or both stations, whether by satellite or awarded where significant effort or competi-
weekend of August. Begins 1800 UTC Satur- terrestrial means, are prohibited. Frequencies tion is evidenced.
day, ends 1800 UTC Sunday (August 4-5, regularly occupied by a repeater in a locality 8. Submission: Deadline for submission
2001). Entrants may use as much of this time may not be used for contest work, even if the of entries for this contest is Tuesday Septem-
as they wish. repeater is turned off. ber 4, 2001. Logs and properly completed
3. Entry Categories: 7. Awards: Certificates will be awarded summary sheets should either be e-mailed
3.1. Single Operator – Low Power in the following categories: to AugustUHF@arrl.org or mailed to
(100 W PEP output max on 222 and 432 MHz; 7.1. Top single-operator High and Low August UHF Contest, ARRL. 225 Main St,
10 W on 902 MHz and above) power score in each ARRL Division. Newington, CT 06111. Entries postmarked or
3.2. Single Operator – High Power 7.2. Top single operator High and Low e-mailed after the deadline may be consid-
3.3. Rover. power score on each band (222, 432, 902, ered checklogs. If log files are generated
3.3. Multioperator. 1296 and 2304-and-up categories) in each using a computer, the entrant is to submit
4. Exchange: Grid-square locator (see the ARRL Division where significant effort or the proper log files to the Contest Branch in
ARRLWeb grid square calculator online at competition is evidenced. (Note: Since the acceptable electronic format.
www.arrl.org/locate/grid.html). highest score per band will be the award 9. Other: See “General Rules for All
4.1. Exchange of signal report is op- winner for that band, an entrant may win ARRL Contests” and “General Rules for
tional. a certificate with additional single-band ARRL Contests on bands above 50 MHz
5. Scoring: achievement stickers.) For example, if (VHF),” November 2000 QST. These are also
5.1. QSO points: W5LUA has the highest single-operator multi- available at the Contest Branch Web site at
5.1.1. Count three points for each band score in the West Gulf Division and his www.arrl.org/contests. Questions regarding
complete 222- or 432-MHz QSO. 432-MHz score is higher than any other this contest should be e-mailed to
5.1.2. Count six points for each com- West Gulf Division single-operator’s, he will contests@arrl.org. Only use the contest-
plete 902- or 1296-MHz QSO. earn both a certificate for being the single- name e-mail for submission of entries. All
5.1.3. Count 12 points for each operator Division leader and an endorsement contest forms and rules may be downloaded
2.3-GHz (or higher) QSO. sticker for 432 MHz. at www.arrl.org/contests/forms/.
5.2. Multiplier: The total number of dif-
ferent grid squares worked per band. Each
2° × 1° grid square counts as one multiplier
on each band it is worked.
5.3. Final score: Multiply the total num- To join send an e-mail to g0bmh@
ber of QSO points from all bands operated by
the total number of multipliers for final score. STRAYS cmars.org.uk with your name, call sign and
any other relevant details. Membership in the
Example: K1RZ works WA2FGK in FN20 on Clan Association is not a requirement, but is
222, 432 and 1296 MHz. This gives K1RZ recommended as support is always welcomed
12 QSO points (3 + 3 + 6) and also three grid- RESTORING THE LST-325 by local branches. See www.maclean.org for
square multipliers. Final score is 12 QSO ◊ The World War Two amphibious landing details about your local branch.
points × 3 multipliers, or 36. ship LST-325 is being restored as an LST Me- All news and information is distributed via
5.4. Rovers only: The final score con- morial Museum ship. The volunteers are seek- e-mail, so a valid e-mail address is required
sists of the total number of QSO points from ing vintage radio equipment for the radio to join the society.
all bands times the sum of unique multipliers room portion of the restoration. Specifically, Eligibility: The society is open to any-
(grid squares) worked per band (regardless of they are looking for: one who qualifies for Clan membership
which grid square they were made in) plus one Receivers: RAK, RAL, RBS, RBO
Transmitter: TDE
under the “3-generation” rule, which Clan
additional multiplier for every grid square
activated (made a contact from). Transmitter-Receiver: TCS and its dyna- Maclean respects, in common with other
5.4.1. Rovers are listed in the contest motor power supply, antenna matching Scottish Clans. This means you or your
score listings under the Division from which unit and remote control unit spouse, parent, grandparent or great-
the most QSOs were made. Transceivers: MBF, SCR-610, SCR-508 grandparent bears one of the surnames
6. Miscellaneous: Standard Navy radio room clock accepted as belonging to the Clan
6.1. Partial QSOs do not count. Both call Standard Navy steel radio operator desk
E-mail Fred Chapman, W4CHT, nnn0ppe@ Maclean. Accepted surnames can be
signs, full exchanges and acknowledgment
navymars.org. found at: www.maclean.org/septs.htm.
must be sent and received.
6.2. A transmitter, receiver or antenna Previous • Next Strays
used to contact one or more stations under one CLAN MACLEAN AMATEUR RADIO
call sign may not be used subsequently dur- SOCIETY
ing the contest period under any other call sign ◊ A new society has been formed to encour-
(with the exception of family stations). The age communication between members of the
intent of this rule is to accommodate family Clan MacLean throughout the world via Ama-
members who must share a rig, not to manu- teur Radio. Frequencies of operation can be
facture artificial contacts. found at the society’s Web page (www.
6.3. All equipment and antennas used cmars.org.uk) and are ± QRM. Both ama-
by entrants must be owned and operated by teurs and SWLs are welcome.
July 2001 119
2001 ARRL 10 GHz and Up
Cumulative Contest Rules
1. Object: North American amateurs work more stations may not be used subsequently 10 GHz; and W1RIL (147 km) on 24 GHz.
as many amateur stations in as many differ- under any other call during the contest period. Distance points = 97 + 107 + 107 + 154 +
ent locations as possible in North America on The intent of this rule is to prohibit “manu- 205 + 157 + 147 + 147 = 1121
bands from 10-GHz through light. factured” contacts. QSO points = 100 × 6 = 600 (10 GHz:
2. Date and Contest Period: Third full 5.6. Contacts with aeronautical mobiles W1AIM, WB1FKF, W1GHZ, W1RIL; 24
weekend of August and September. For do not count. GHz: WB1FKF, W1RIL
2001, the contest dates are August 18-19 6. Scoring: Final Score = 1121 + 600 = 1721
and September 15-16. Operations may take 6.1. Distance points: The distance in km 7. Schedules:
place for a total of 24 hours on each contest between stations for each successfully com- 7.1. Schedules may be set up by use of
weekend. Each weekend begins at 6 AM lo- pleted QSO is calculated. Distance = distance the HF calling frequency of 3818 kHz on the
cal time Saturday though 12 midnight local in km. evenings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-
time Sunday. Listening times counts as oper- 6.2. QSO points: Count 100 QSO points day before the contest weekends starting at
ating time. Times off must be clearly indi- for each unique call sign worked per band. 7 PM local. Also, 144.230 and 146.55 MHz
cated in the log. Portable indicators added to a call sign are can be monitored during the contest to arrange
3. Entry Categories: not considered as making the call sign unique. schedules with other stations. Paired stations
3.1. 10 GHz only. 6.3. Total Score: Equals distance points should move off these frequencies once con-
3.2. 10 GHz and up. plus QSO points. tact has been made.
4. Exchange: Six-character Maidenhead 6.4. There are no multipliers. 8. Reporting:
Locator (see the ARRLWeb grid square cal- 6.5. In making the distance calculations, 8.1. Official forms are available at the
culator on-line at www.arrl.org/locate/ a string (or ruler) and map may be used. How- ARRL Contest Web Page at: www.arrl.org/
grid.html). ever, calculations by computer program are contests.
4.1. Signal report is optional. preferred. Several such programs are avail- 8.2. Electronic entries consist of the re-
5. Miscellaneous: able in the commercial market, including a quired ARRL summary sheet completely
5.1. Scheduling contacts is both permis- basic program listing in The ARRL World Grid filled out and log file indicating band, date,
sible and encouraged. Locator Atlas ($5). For purposes of making time, call sign, the exchange information plus
5.2. Stations are encouraged to operate calculations, stations are defined as being lo- distance of contacts in km.
from more than a single location. For purposes cated in the center of the 6-character locator 8.3. Logs must be submitted no later than
of the contest, a change of location is defined sub-square (most computer programs make October 16, 2001. Paper logs may be mailed
as a move of at least 16 km (10 miles). A this assumption). to ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main St,
station may be reworked on each band for ad- 6.6. Scoring example: On the first week- Newington, CT 06111. Electronic logs should
ditional credit by either end of the contact end, W1VT operating from Mt Greylock, be e-mailed to 10GHZ@arrl.org. Incomplete
moving to a new location. MA works W1AIM (distance 97 km) and or late logs may be classified as “check logs.”
5.3. Contacts may not be duplicated on WB1FKF (distance 107 km) on 10 GHz; and 9. Awards: Suitable awards will be pre-
the second weekend (that is at least one end WB1FKF (distance 107 km) on 24 GHz. On sented.
of the QSO must be from a different location). the second weekend, W9JJ operating from 10. Other: See “General Rules for All
5.4. Contacts must be made over a mini- Pack Monadnock, NH works the following sta- ARRL Contests” and “Rules for ARRL Con-
mum distance of 1 km. tions: W1AIM (154 km), W1GHZ (205 km), tests above 50 MHz” in November 2000 QST
5.5. A transmitter used to contact one or WB1FKF (157 km), and W1RIL (147 km) on or at www.arrl.org/contests.

McKinley, Alaska in 2002. The group will the Jim Smith Society, see their Web site at
STRAYS operate all HF bands plus selected amateur
satellites. Interested candidates must be physi-
www.jimsmith2.org.

cally fit with camping experience. Candidates I would like to get in touch with. . .
must also be able to pay their own travel ex- ◊...anyone interested in equipment made
INTERNET ELMER GROUP penses. Contact Tom Meyer, WB5OLA, 629 by Harvey Radio Labs. E-mail Peter Laur,
◊ A new e-mail list has formed on Yahoo that Woodward Dr, Madison, WI 53704-2233; SM5HUA, at peter.laur@telia.com. The
is dedicated to recently licensed amateurs. The mbmeyer@students.wisc.edu. Harvey Web site is at www.swedeart.com/
HAM-ELMER group welcomes everyone harvey/index.html.
with a genuine interest in ham radio. Old tim- SCHEMATICS NEEDED ◊…amateurs who have call signs that match
ers answer questions and give advice. You can ◊ I am trying to locate a schematic diagram their names. For example, my name is Randy
join by sending an e-mail to HAM-ELMER- for a Realistic PRO-48 scanner. E-mail David Koehl and my call sign is K0EHL. E-mail me
subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Grey, ZL1UTS, at greysqth@xtra.co.nz. at Rajuko@msn.com.
◊ I am looking for a schematic diagram for Previous Strays
MARCONI WEB SITE an ITC Instruments model P1500 hand-held
◊ A new Web site has been established in frequency counter. Howard Burkhart,
honor of Guglielmo Marconi at www. KB6MYE, PO Box 11437, Torrance, CA
radiomarconi.com. Features of the site in- 90510-1437; aoksurvival@earthlink.net.
clude audio WAV files of Marconi himself and
a wealth of historical photography. ATTENTION ALL “JIM SMITHS”
◊ If your name is Jim Smith, you’ll probably
2002 RADIO EXPEDITION be interested in the “CQ Jim Smith” on-air
TO MT MCKINLEY event taking place July 20-22 from the Jim
◊ Tom Meyer, WB5OLA, is looking for five Smith Convention in Irving, Texas. Listen for
experienced amateurs to accompany him on a W9JSS on 20, 15 and 10 meters from 1530-
radio expedition to the 7000-foot level of Mt 1730Z each day. For more information about
120 July 2001
 SECTION NEWS
The ARRL Field Organization Forum
W3JKX 17, KB3BBR 17, AD3X 17, N8JSO 16, KB3DDL 10, colorgaurd competition at Cortland High School. Congratula-
Field Organization Abbreviations N3IRN 10, KB3DCT 10, K3ARR 9, N3AO 9, N3AS 9, KA3LVP tions to Joan, KC2ELD, on becoming an ARRL HF Awards
9, W3ZQN 6, KB3CVO 4, W3ROQ 1. Net Reports: EPAEPTN Manager for the Chautauqua Cty Amateur FM Association.
ACC Affiliated Club Coordinator 283, EPA 60, PFN 166, PTTN 95, SEPPTN 12, LCARES 9, and Joan will validate worked all states (WAS) and 5-band WAS
ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service MARCTN 6. applications. Karl, N2NJH, reports that Erie County has 206
ASM Assistant Section Manager ARES members! Wow! Hamfests: July 15, Batavia Hamfest,
MARYLAND/DC: SM, Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, 301-292-
Genesee Radio Amateurs; July 21, Utica Hamfest, Utica ARC;
BM Bulletin Manager 6263, w3tom@arrl.org— Thank you for your confidence in Aug 4, Ithaca Hamfest, TCARC at Tompkins County Airport;
electing me as your SM. The SM is a volunteer position requir- Aug 5, Greater Buffalo Summer Hamfest and WNY Section
BPL Brass Pounders League ing special dedication and effort. Our section has been fortu-
DEC District Emergency Coordinator Convention, Main Transit FD Hall, 6777 Main St., Williamsville
nate to have our outgoing SM, Bill Howard, WB3V, at the helm NY, http://hamgate1.sunyerie.edu/~larc; Aug 11, Rome
DXFR DX Field Representative for the last eight years. Through Bill’s tireless efforts, our Hamfest, Rome Radio Club, at Westmoreland Fireman’s
section’s Field Operations currently are in a state of excellent
EC Emergency Coordinator Field. Silent Key: Art AA2ED. April Net Summaries:
health. We wish you well! As our new MDC SM, I look forward
LGL Local Government Liaison Net NM Sess QNI QSP Net NM Sess QNI QSP
to working with you to address the Field Operations needs of
Amateurs and advance Amateur Radio throughout our sec- BRVSN N2OYQ 30 123 2 CNYTN WA2PUU 30 365 62
NCS Net Control Station
tion. Congratulations to Gary Penrod, N3GP, for his appoint- EBN WB2IJZ 21 341 0 ESS WI2G 30 408 116
NM Net Manager ment as ALLE EC. ALLE EC N3GP reports 9 check ins to the NYPHONE N2LTC 30 255 383 NYPON N2YJZ 30 387 189
NTS National Traffic System RACES net in April with W3DFW operating two meter and NYS/E WB2QIX 30 293 168 NYS/L W2YGW 30 297 207
OBS Official Bulletin Station N3GP operating HF. ANAR EC N3QXW reports 43 members, NYS/M KA2GJV 30 197 72 NYSCN W2MTA 5 18 2
5 net sessions of the ANAR ARES Net. April 8 ARES mem- NYSPTEN WB3CUF 30 322 57 OCTEN/E KA2ZNZ 30 1447 216
OES Official Emergency Station bers supported the 10 mile race in ANAR: N3SEO, W3RUM, OCTEN/L KA2ZNZ 30 670 237 STTHN KC2AWA 9 29 3
ORS Official Relay Station N3HKJ, & K3BMV. April 29 MOD support included: N3SEO, TIGARDS W2MTA 5 34 6 WDN/E N2JRS 30 493 97
OO Official Observer N3WOF, N3HKJ, W3RUM, N3TAU & N3TLU. CALV EC
WDN/L W2GUT 30 376 63 WDN/M KB2VVD 30 408 47
N3QHC reports 10 members. KR3A and N3QHC manned
OOC Official Observer Coordinator EOC during COMEX. CARR AEC KE3FL reports 22 members WDN/M March 31 476 76
PBBS Packet Bulletin Board Station and 4 CARET net sessions. CHAR EC reports 29 members Traffic (April 2001), *indicates PSHR, #indicates BPL:
PIC Public Information Coordinator and 5 net sessions. On April 29, Charles County ARC K3SMD N2LTC#* 1211, KA2ZNZ#* 489, W2MTA* 423, KA2GJV* 367,
MOD support included: W3SMD, N3ZVU, N3ZXS, N3YWZ, WB2IJH* 348, NN2H* 280, WI2G* 197, KB2KOJ* 160, N2KPR*
PIO Public Information Officer KB3GHI, WB3KYW, K3GJ, K3WTF, N2OMC, AA3RT, 154, W2FR* 153, WB2QIX* 99, W2LC* 93, KA2DBD* 86,
PSHR Public Service Honor Roll KB3FQE, KA3GRW, KB3EHK, W3ERU, KA3VNF, and KG2D* 86, KC2EOT* 82, W2GUT* 67, N2CCN* 60, AF2K* 39,
SGL State Government Liaison W3TOM. FRED EC N8AAY reports 10 members, 5 net ses- KB2ETO* 32, KB2WII* 28, N2WDS* 25, W2PII* 25, WA2GUP*
sions of the Fredrick County ARES. ARES provided support 23, K2DN* 17, KA2BCE* 17, WA2UKX* 12, W2RH 7. Digital;
SEC Section Emergency Coordinator for three public service events. MONT EC W3CQH reports 80 Stn Rx/Tx: K2DN 1/0, KA2GJV 21/6, N2LTC 305/201.
SM Section Manager members and 4 net sessions of the MONT Emergency and
Public Service Net. PRGE EC WI3N reports 41 members with WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA: SM, John Rodgers, N3MSE—
STM Section Traffic Manager ASM: N3MYZ. SEC: N3SRJ. ASM-ARES: WB3KGT. ASM-
2 Public Service Events. WASH EC KD3JK reports 43
TCC Transcontinental Corps members.With the nets: Net/NM/QND/QTC/QNI: MSN/KC3Y/ Packet: KE3ED. OOC: W3ZPI. PIC: W3CG. STM: N3WAV.
TA Technical Advisor 30/73/300, MEPN/N3WKE/27/235/429, MDD/WJ3K/no re- TC: WR4W. DEC-SO: KD3OH. DEC-N1: N3QCR. DEC-N2:
port; MDD top brass,BTN/AA3LN/30/107/405, MAR BTN/ KA3UVC. DEC-S1: KA3HUK. DEC-S2: N3BZW. DEC-Rapid
TC Technical Coordinator Response: N3HJY. DEC-OES: K3TB. I am trying to once
AA3LN/31/25/430 MAR MEPN/N3WKE/30/69/566. Traffic:
TS Technical Specialist KK3F 1690, AA3GV 365, AA3SB 295, W3YVQ 116, WA1QAA again have two section-wide conferences for the club presi-
VC Volunteer Counsel 105, WB4FDT 104, N3ZOC 101, N3KGM 94, N3DE 93, N3WK dents and also for the emergency coordinators. Tentative
86, KC3Y/85, KJ3E 47, WA3GYW 43, W3CB 35, K3CSX 34, plans for June had to be cancelled because of conflicts with
VCE Volunteer Consulting Engineer other activities. I would like to schedule these for the fall and
N3ZKP 21, W3FZT 6, KE3FL 4, PSHR: KK3F 294, W3YVQ
VE Volunteer Examiner 159, AA3GV 158, N3ZKP 138, AA3SB 134, N3WK 126, would appreciate hearing from individuals that would be inter-
WA1QAA 125, KE3FL 114, K3CSX 113, W3CB 105, KC3Y ested in participating or items that would be good subjects for
91, N3ZOC 79. the conference. I have been attending quite a few club meet-
ATLANTIC DIVISION ings as well as hamfests in the area and enjoy the opportunity
NORTHERN NEW YORK: SM, Thomas A. Dick, KF2GC— to talk to the many people attending the events. I would like
DELAWARE: SM, Randall K. Carlson, WB0JJX— It was good http://www.northnet.org/nnyham, E-mail: kf2gc@arrl.org. The to remind the officers of the clubs in the section to please
to see all of you who attended the Delaware State Conven- Atlantic Division Cabinet Meeting was in Frederick, Maryland, check and make sure that the data for your club has been
tion. Many thanks to the Penn-Del group for once again put- on April 28. It gave me an opportunity to share about the updated with league headquarters. I recently received notice
ting on a great convention and Hamfest. Putting on something vitality of our NNY Section and all that has gone on this past that several clubs have not renewed their club affiliation and
like this takes a lot of work, and they do a fine job, year after year. We have many achievements to be proud of and this filed their annual reports. If you need help please contact me
year. With the coming and going of the hamfest and Field Day was echoed by all that were in attendance. The opportunities and I will provide you with the details to do so online. My
just around the corner, it means that the hurricane season will in Amateur Radio have never been greater than right now. We contact information is on page 12 of QST . Summer is finally
soon be upon us. We have been very fortunate the last few have at our fingertips more capabilities than ever before … I here and with it many special events to contact and many
years, but it’s not a time to get complacent. It’s not too soon really believe that! I hope and pray that we all will realize this operating events in which to participate. Join in and have
to start thinking about putting together an emergency kit and in a new and vital way and find some way to get involved with some fun. Don’t forget Field Day. This month’s featured club
plans for your family. By making sure your family is taken care Amateur Radio in your Section begin to feel a part of a great Web site belongs to the Elk County Amateur Radio Associa-
of you will be free to help others should the occasion arise. national resource whose time has come. We can capture the tion. Please visit their site at http://www.qsl.net/kb3boe/.
Traffic: (Apr) DTN: QNI 153 QTC 22 in 21 sess, DEPN: QNI good will of generations, nations and even the world if we will Enjoy the summer and be safe. 73 de John Rodgers, N3MSE,
35 QTC 0 in 4 sess, K3JL 80, N3HMQ 6. say, “Let this truly be our finest hour.” So, let’s rise to the WPA-SM n3mse@arrl.org.
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA: SM Eric D. Olena, WB3FPL — occasion. The NNYARA is planning the first ever NNY Lake
SEC: Michael O. Miguelez, N3IRN. ACC: Steve Maslin, N3ORH. Placid Hamfest 2001 which will be held in Lake Placid on Oct CENTRAL DIVISION
BM: Frederic Serota, K3BHX. OOC: Alan Maslin, N3EA. STM: 13. The representatives from the various NNY affiliated clubs
all agreed that we would also like to have a liaison from each ILLINOIS: SM, Bruce Boston, KD9UL—SEC: W9QBH. ACC:
Paul Craig, N3YSI. SGL: Allen Breiner, W3ZRQ. TC: Lawrence N9KP. STM: K9CNP. PIC: N9EWA. OOC: KB9FBI. DEC-
Thomas, AA3PX. ASMs: Robert Josuweit, WA3PZO, Dave club to keep their respective club up to date on developments
concerning the Hamfest. Whose sole purpose would be to Central: N9FNP. DEC-S/W: KB9AIL. Governor George Ryan
Heller, K3TX, George Law, N3KYZ, James E. Bear, WB3FQY, declared June as Amateur Radio Awareness Month in Illinois.
Harry Thomas, W3KOD. At the time I am sitting down to write report back to the club and expound upon news about the
upcoming Hamfest in Lake Placid. Donation - Tickets can be This is the second year the governor has made the proclama-
this article, the busy warm weather Ham Radio activities are tion. The declaration was coordinated through the efforts of
well under way as are the outside house projects. In the past 30 secured from your club representative. 73, Thomas Dick,
KF2GC. W4NVY and N9QFP of the North Shore Radio Club. The
days, I have visited the folks in Bucks County three times al- Western Illinois ARC and Hannibal, MO ARC will operate
ready. In past years, Bucks County was having some problems SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY: SM, Jean Priestley KA2YKN
(@K2AA) e-mail ka2ykn@voicenet.com—ASM: W2BE, W0MTL special event station from the famous Mark Twain
which centered on a wide split between ARES and RACES. Lighthouse in Mark Twain’s boyhood home town (ARLHS
Since then, Michael Patton, W3MJP, bravely took on the role of K2WB, W2OB, N2OO, N2YAJ, N2XYZ, SEC: KC2GID. STM:
K2UL. ACC: KB2ADL. SGL: W2CAM. OOC: K2PSC. TC: USA-915) during National Lighthouse Weekend 2200z Au-
EC. In addition, there was a change in the county RO personnel. gust 3 to 2400z August 5. ARES members in the Decatur area
Together, the present team is turning the Bucks County orga- W2EKB. TS: W2PAU, WB2MNF, AA2BN, KD4HZW, WB3IJB,
WA2NBL, N2QNX, N2XFM. As summer moves forward, we assisted and participated in the DMH Heart Walk on April 28.
nizations into something to be really proud of. The addition of Kankakee ARS members participated in a disaster drill May
KD3KZ, also a Bucks County resident, as DEC makes District look to Hamfest-by-the-shore. We invite you to the Bayville
Hamfest on Aug 12, ’01. Contact Ed, WA2NDA, at 609-271- 19. The drill involved hospital and emergency services per-
1 of E. Pa. one of the best. At the Warminster Hamfest in early sonnel dealing with a terrorist attack and a hazardous waste
May, I was quite pleased that several people just stopped by the 2792. Also for your summer pleasure, look to the light. Light-
house events: Natl Lighthouse Day, Aug 4 & 5, Intl Lighthouse spill. In the scenario, Amateur Radio became a primary means
ARRL table just to say hello and to introduce themselves to me. of communication. According to Williamson Co ARES EC
Thanks to everyone that did so. My thanks to South Florida SM, Day, Aug 18 & 19. Don’t forget the Annual New Jersey QSO
Party starting Sat 2000 UTC Aug 18 & starting 1300 UTC WA9APQ, the annual River to River relay race was completed
KA4FZI, who provided computer files for printing URL listings of on April 21 utilizing approximately 65 amateur radio opera-
some of the various ARRL Web sites. PIO WA3PZO was instru- Sunday 19,2001. Info: contact Englewood ARA, PO Box 528
Englewood, NJ 07631-0528. April Traffic Rpt: QNI NJM 92 tors. The start of the race was in Pine Hills and ended in
mental in obtaining the URL lists from KA4FZI. Danville, Pa. Golconda. The event was well organized and executed by
and the Milton ARC are my next stop, and I am quite pleased to WA2OPY NJN (E) 159 AG2R NJN (L) 175 AG2R NJPN 182
W2CC NJSN K2PB (above joint with NNJ) JSARS 331 K2ATQ N9VKO. York RC members helped with the St. Patrick’s Day
present them with their long-awaited Affiliated Club Certificate. Parade. Lake Co RACES assisted with the MS Walkathon in
Congratulations Milton ARC we are most proud to list your club SJTN 55 SJVN 297. Tfc: K2UL 224, WA2CUW 139, AA2SV
80, KB2RTZ 42, WB2UVB 40, K2UL-4 30, N2VQA 23, N2WFN Highland Park. The group is posting its monthly newsletter on
with the Affiliated Clubs. Speaking of congratulations, here’s the www.races.org Web site. St Clair ARC officers elected in
one for you. W3PYF, Clarence Snyder, in April of this year 17, WJ2F 16, KA2CQX 11, KB2YJD 6, N2ZMI 5, W2AZ,
KB2VYZ, W2MC, N0YHH 4, KA2YKN 2, KB2VSR, KB2YBM, February are Pres N9BPK, VP W9BP, Sec KB9PNN, Trea
received the “Service to Mankind Award” for 2001 from the WA9TUG. Club members were making plans to assist with
Sertoma Club of Easton, Pa. Even if I took the entire length of KC2ETU 1. PSHR: KB2RTZ 223, K2UL 200, WB2UVB 142,
AA2SV 122, KA2CQX 112, WA2CUW 105, N2VQA 82, WJ2F the March of Dimes Walk America in Belleville. The Starved
my column to list the accomplishments of W3PYF, I would not Rock RC is looking into the feasibility of relocating their
have enough space. Clarence resigned last year from the 71, KA2YKN 64, N2WFN 61, KB2YJD 38, N2HQL 26. Work
some traffic! hamfest next year to another nearby location. Members from
Northampton County RO and EC positions. The RO position he the Kishwaukee ARC assisted with the March of Dimes Walk
held for 53 years. Clarence also held the SCM position. I am WESTERN NEW YORK: SM, Scott Bauer W2LC—Welcome on April 28 at Hopkins Park. Over a dozen ARRL-affiliated
sure that the Delaware-Lehigh ARC is extremely proud of him. to new Emergency Coordinator (EC) for Tioga County, Tom, clubs in Illinois have not updated their contact information
Clarence turned 81 in April and he often sends e-mail to me, W7GUN. Thank you Dolores, W2EWO, for your years of ser- during the past two years and have been placed on inactive
usually with his latest collections of jokes. What more can one vice as EC of Tioga Cty! John WB2UEC, Madison and Oneida status at HQ. Clubs that wish to update their records can visit
say about a person who has given so much to Amateur Radio. EC is now N2UC. Here at home Onondaga Cty EC Vivian, http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/forms/fsd2/ and submit
I am very proud, indeed, to know W3PYF.Tfc: N3YSI 599, WA2PUU, and a group of 17 provided communications for the the information online. April traffic: NC9T 48, NN9M 39,
W3IPX 484, N3EFW 374, W3HK 323, K2BCL 229, W3NNL 189, St. Patrick’s Day parade in Syracuse. In Cortland County,
N3SW 122, W3UAQ 116, KB3CEZ 72, K3TX 49, W3TWV 32, Andy, KB2LUV, and crew provided communications for the Continued on page 132.

Steve Ewald, WV1X
Public Service Specialist

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 W9HLX 37, WB9TVD 36, KA9IMX 13, W9FIF 10, WD9F 8,
WA9RUM 7. ISN de WB9TVD QNI-203, QTC-85, Sessions-
31. Ninth Region C4 report for April de W9FC, traffic 170,
sessions 60, time 295 min, average 2.83, rate .567, percent
rep 97% by K9CNP, KF9ME, NS9F. April D9RN report from
N9QNJ: Sessions-60, Traffic handled-166, Average per ses-
sion-2.76, Rate of traffic-4.25, 75% of Illinois traffic handled
by N9PLM, W9HLX, NN9M, NS9F & N9GZ. W9VEY Memorial
Net report de K9AXS 7 with 244 check-ins.
INDIANA: SM, Peggy Coulter, W9JUJ—ASM for Resources
& Recruitment: W9IH. SEC: K9ZBM. ASEC: WA9ZCE. STM:
WA9JWL. SGL: K9JZZ. PIC: KB9LEI. TC: W9MWY. BM:
KA9QWC. ACC: N9RG. It is with great sadness that I report
my OOC, Betty Collins, KC9V, became a SK May 2. She had
been ill for sometime but didn’t let anyone know of her illness.
She was from State Line. Sympathy also extended to the
families and friends of Silent Keys: Apr 16, LeRoy Hulvey,
W9PLW, Lake Station; Apr 27, Bernie Morris, KA9OSF,
Indpls; and May 3, Jon Lee Foster,WD9GEJ, Crawfordsville.
They will be missed. Amateurs united in Elkhart Co, Goshen
ARC, Elkhart Co RA and the Elkhart Red Cross ARC proved
its “All for one and one for all” in ham radio locally. The three
clubs pooled equipment and personnel to mount an impres-
sive effort at the Annual Ethnic Fair on the campus of Goshen
College. Lake Co ARC had an exciting start at the Walk-
America with a walker falling and injuring her knee before the
walk started. She was transported to the hospital for treat-
ment. Those furnishing communications were KF9EX, WN9Z,
K9MQ, KB9THY, W9ZRO, KB9ODN, WD9GQO, WB9VRG
and KB9NSD. Hope to see many at the Central Division Con-
vention /Indy Hamfest July 7th. It is at the Marion Co Fair-
grounds. The Michiana ARC furnished communications for
the cleanup of the St Joseph River. Those helping were
WB9SCC, KB9LTS, AA9AM, NY9A and N9WPB. Congratula-
tions to Gene Ballard, W9SFU, was presented an ARRL 50 yr
membership plaque at a real ham breakfast in Brownsburg.
Monroe Co ARES provided support for the Science Olympiad
on the campus of the IN Univ at Bloomington. A great deal of
appreciation was expressed for the help provided in locating
students, coordination and delivery of supplies and materials
for this statewide event. The Porter Co hams provided com-
munication support for the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. 12
amateurs worked a total of 60 man hours during this event.
K9ZBM wishes to express his appreciation for all the ECs who
reported their activities to him for April. As the leadership
official for your group, you must send the info to him by the
first of each month so that he can include it in his monthly SEC
report. NMs ITN/WA9JWL, QIN/KJ9J/K9PUI, ICN/K8LEN,
VHF/WA9JWL
Net Freq Time/Daily/UTC QNI QTC QTR Sess
ITN 3910 1330/2130/2300 2359 152 1471 83
QIN 3656 1430/0000 214 79 983 55
ICN 3705 2315 32 6 147 13
Hoosier VHF nets (12 nets) 488 22 826 24
D9RN QTC 166 in 60 sessions represented by N9KNJ,
WA9JWL, WD9QPA, W9UEM, K9QBR and KB9NPU. 9RN
QTC 170 in 60 sessions represented by KJ9J, KO9D, K9PUI,
WB9OFG, WB9UYU and W9FC. Tfc: W9FC 213, WA9JWL
111, K9PUI 111, N9KNJ 62, KJ9J 52, K9GBR 48, KA9EIV 45,
WD9HII 42, KB9NPU 38, KO9D 38, W9JUJ 30, W9FU 29,
KA9QWC 19, W9EHY 12, K9DIY 9, W9EUM 8, WB9QPA 7,
AB9AA 5, K9ZBM 5, K9RPZ 4, WB9OFG 4, WB9NCE 3.
WISCONSIN: SM: Don Michalski, W9IXG—SEC: WB9RQR.
STM: K9LGU. ACC: K9FHI. SGL: AD9X. OOC: W9DGI. PIC:
K9ZZ. TC: K9GDF. ASM: K9UTQ, W9RCW, W9CBE. BM:
WB9NRK. It is with deep regret that I inform you that Art
Smith, 90, K9LWZ, is a Silent Key. Art was very active in Army
MARS. Don Schumacher, 77, K9CPY is a SK. Don was active
in Sturgeon Bay and Manitowoc clubs. W0RHP, Phillip Muth,
69, and Frederick Kohn, WA9OMC, are Silent Keys. W9BZU,
Chuck Scholten, received his 75 year ARRL award on May 15
at a ceremony given by members of MONCORAD, K9FHI,
KA9BAC and I. Chuck has been an inspiration to many hams
and we wish him many more years of amateur activity. Our
congratulations to the crew of the Dream Flight Wausau
Shuttle. The mobile science education program is celebrating
its 10th anniversary this year! The Dream Flight Shuttle is a
refurbished school bus that’s been outfitted to look like a
NASA space shuttle. Our thanks to all the amateurs who have
supported the State Assembly PRB-1 bill. SGL, AD9X and
PIC, K9ZZ, et al, have taken the lead on this important project
and we greatly appreciate their efforts. 9RN report for April
indicates 98% participation from the Wisconsin team! If your
club is looking for an interesting project to demonstrate at a
club meeting, consider building a copper cactus J-pole. It is
and easy, fun and useful antenna! 73, Don, W9IXG,
www.w9ixg.eboard.com. Tfc: WZ7V 831, W9YPY 549, K9GU
507, K9JPS 456, N9VE 452, N9TVT 408, W9IHW 197, K9LGU
138, W9CBE 119, K9FHI 96, N9BDL 77, N9CK 76, W9UW 69,
KN9P 69, AG9G 64, KG9B 58, KE9VU 57, W9YCV 51,
KB9ROB 35, W9RCW 32, KA9FVX 31, W9BHL 29, AA9BB
28, N9KHD 24, WB9ICH 20, WD9FLJ 18, N9JIY 8, N9UAR 7,
W9PVD 5.

DAKOTA DIVISION
MINNESOTA: SM, Randy Wendel, KM0D—Most of you prob-
ably look at this column each month and wonder what those
call signs are for at the bottom. Each month, anyone who
keeps track of station activity on behalf of a public service can
submit a report to the STM showing his or her “count”. That is,
a tally of public service events participated in, net controls,
traffic handled (ARRL radiogram) to name a few. These re-
ports are compiled and submitted every single month from the
station who sends in the report, through the STM, then through
myself, and to the ARRL. The result is a statistic which gives
some idea of how much public service activity takes place in
the Amateur Radio service on a regular basis. When a com-
mercial service looks at taking valuable frequencies away
from Amateur Radio, these statistics help provide us some
“ammunition” showing that we ARE performing public ser-
vices on an ongoing basis. Yes, these services may be rou-
tine, but those stations who regularly participate in these
various public service events also are receiving communica-
tion skills at various levels. ARES members are also encour-
aged to participate since some of these activities provide a
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 gency communications. If you have HF and are interested in
these activities, you will also be welcomed to the added ben-
efit of participating in our ARRL Section Nets where you can
meet many other people statewide, announce your area
hamfest and VE exams, receive bulletins, and have some
good ol’ Amateur Radio fun. Come on, join in the ARRL nets,
and maybe even get your name on the list! 73 de Randy “Max”
Wendel KM0D.
Net Freq Time QNI/QTC/Sess Mgr
MSPN/E 3860 5:30 P 628/58/30 W0WVO
MSPN/N 3860 12 P 331/34/30 WA0TFC
MSSN 3710 6P N/A VACANT
MSN/1 3605 6:30 P 221/65/30 K0WPK
MSN/2 3605 9:50 P 115/10/28 K0PIZ
PAW 3925 9A-5P 2209/85/82 KA0IZA
Tfc: WO0A, W0LAW, WA0TFC, KB0OHI, W3FAF, K0WPK,
KC0HAW, W0HPD, K0PSH, K0PIZ, W0WVO, KB0AII,
WD0GUF, KN9U, KA0IZA, KB0AIJ, N0JP.
NORTH DAKOTA: SM, Kent Olson, KA0LDG— Thanks to all
those who helped out with the recent flooding throughout the
Red River Valley. Although this years flood wasn’t as bad as
the 1997 flood, many communities and individuals were af-
fected up and down the valley. Fargo hams manned the Sal-
vation Army, Cass Cty EOC, Fargo’s Volunteer Center as well
as patrolling dikes. Grand Forks hams set up an antenna for
the Ntl Guard as well as patrolling dikes. Whapeton hams,
too, were helping prepare for record flooding. I’m saddened to
inform you of two new Silent Keys: Bob Dixon, AA0KY, for-
mally KF0DI, of Minot was very active in many activities in-
cluding emergency communications, packet, club activities &
ragchewing. George Kraus, W0EUQ, of Grand Forks was also
was a ragchewer, who enjoyed CW & RTTY with vintage
equipment along with club & emergency communications.
Section Web site at: http://home.earthlink.net/~qtipf16/. Apr
Tfc: HF NM KE0XT reports Goose River Net, 5/67/0; WX Net
25/716/13; Data Net 30/638/19.
SOUTH DAKOTA: SM, R.L. Cory, W0YMB—In April, LARK at
Watertown was busy working on the flooding problems in the
area. First call was April 7 and again on April 11. About 20
hams helped. Meanwhile hams in North Dakota and Minne-
sota were on standby. STM W6IVV is recovering at home
after being hospitalized at Prairie Lakes in Watertown. Pierre
ARC has been called to do Hughes Co weather spotting due
to resignationof the County Emergency Management Direc-
tor. They have been furnished with 3 county CD radios to help
with the project. National Weather Service put on a weather
spotters program for the Black Hills ARC at Rapid City. Pierre
ARC has a net on their repeater at 9 PM on Wednesday on
145. 350. They will have a special event statioin on Aug 6-8
for Lewis and Clark activities. They will have amateur TV on
the air to broadcast radar signals during storms. The Novice
Net has had its best month in 3 years according to NM N0MEA.
The net meets at 7 PM, Sunday evening, on 3700. April traffic
reported was 316.

DELTA DIVISION
ARKANSAS: SM, Bob Ideker, WB5VUH—Hope everyone
had a good & safe time at FD this yr. Was lots of fun, and good
to see so many participating. Hope you & your club did well
and had safe event. The Ozk Challenge, held 4/7-8, a 36 hr
endurance went well with help of NW AR hams including
AD5AM, N5ZMW, KI5FY, KC5ZKI, KD5ENT, KD5ANL,
KB5YFH, KK5FU, KB5DDX, W0FX, W5JSR, KEDNFJ, &
KD5EKJ. Tnx for helping with support of event. Many tnx for
the 123 who attended the ARRL forum at the LR hamfest. It
was, by far, the largest we’ve ever had at a forum. Also tnx to
all hams in North Central AR who helped with the search &
rescue efforts of finding the lost little girl. No matter what you
did either by listening on your radio, knowing you might be
called, helping the agencies with setup and or gathering
needed supplies, or just by being there in spirit to support the
search, you are deeply appreciated. Lessons were learned &
will have positive affects the next time we’re asked to provide
support. Tfc for April include over 102 sessions, a total of
3,054 checking into our four nets, 133 pieces of traffic, and a
total of 2,007 minutes. Individual performances include
KC5TMU, K5BOC, K7ZQR, W5RXU, AD5BV, KC5VQW, &
AD5AM. R5 reflects participation by KC5TMU, K7ZQR,
W5LZQ, K5BOC, W9YCE, AB5AU, AB5SG, N5SN, &
KA5KOC in 60 sessions and 1,384 minutes. Great job hams.
LOUISIANA: SM, Mickey Cox, K5MC — ACC: KM5YL. OOC:
WB5CXJ. PIC: K5IQ. SEC: AC5TM. STM: KG5GE. LCW NM:
W4DLZ. LTN NM: WB5ZED. Looks like our ham license plates
are in danger. Several years ago ham plates became a part
of the “prestige” plate program and now some legislators want
to curtail or abolish prestige plates. We had better notify our
state senators and representatives if we wish to keep our ham
plates. One good Web site is http://senate.legis.state.la.us/
Senators/ (this site also provides a link to house members).
Sure wish someone would step forward for the important
position of State Government Liaison to help us keep tabs on
what our lawmakers in Baton Rouge are up to. KC5QDZ has
been appointed EC for Lafayette Parish. WB5ZED was pre-
sented the Whitney Nuggett Award at the 7290 Picnic for his
outstanding public service. Congratulations, Leon, for this well
earned recognition. Unfortunately, LA has just lost Leon to
our neighbor section to the east and this month will be the last
report for WB5ZED to lead our section’s traffic and PSHR
lists. I am happy to report, however, that our section will retain
his services as the LTN Net Manager. Field Day should be
very close at hand as you read this column in July QST. Have
fun and good luck to all! Tfc: WB5ZED 661 (BPL), W5CDX
175, K5IQZ 105, K5MC 54, KG5GE 32, K5DPG 25, KM5YL
21, N0KWA 3, W5PY 3. PSHR: WB5ZED 205, K5IQZ 128,
W5CDX 126, K5DPG 123, KM5YL 104, K5MC 98, KG5GE 86,
W5PY 73. Net Reports: sessions/QNI/QTC. LTN: 30/304/69.
LCW: 28/151/33.
MISSISSIPPI: SM, Malcolm Keown, W5XX— Club President
N5JGK reports that on the third try (never give up) VARC
successfully linked up students at Vicksburg High School with
Astronaut KC5NHZ on ISS Alpha. Nine students beamed up
18 questions to Astronaut Susan Helms during the 10-minute
signal acquisition window. Congratulations VARC! Did you
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 can check this on-line at www.datasync.com/~w5ue/mdxa/
buro.html. Congratulations to K5XC, who was appointed as
Newton County E-911 and Emergency Management Agency
Director. MDXA awarded a plaque to Astronaut N4BQW, who
provided a lot of QSOs from rare Bouvet Island in spite of work
commitments and extremely harsh weather conditions. Con-
gratulations to the new officers of the Lowndes Co ARC:
KC5OJR, Pres; KD5FUR, VP; KD5HVF, Sec; and W5BJM,
Treas. The Mississippi Slow Net has gone QRT after many
years of training CW operators. Thanks to KI5UK for a great
job in managing the net. AB5WF and W5GEJ report that JARC
supported the City of Ridgeland by simultaneously providing
communications for the Natchez Trace Century Ride and the
Splash-N-Dash Adventure Race. Those assisting were
KB5EDV, KK5PM, KC5KMJ, W5KWB, KD5NHJ, KD5LQJ,
KC5OSM, KD5HDZ, KB5KKI, KD5JPB, K5TMA, and K5XU.
PIO Report: W5KWB. DEC/EC Reports: KD5CKP, KD5KXJ,
WB5OCD, AB5WF. Net Reports: sessions/QNI/QTC: MSPN
30/3120/40, MTN 30/112/80, MSN 30/1138/8, PBRA 30/651/
4, MSSN 19/78/0, WCMS ARES 13/182/4, Bluff City ARC
ARES 5/137/5, LARCEN 5/74/0, MCARA 4/45/0, JARCEN 4/
91/5, MBHN 4/40/0, Attala Co ARES 4/50/3. PSHR: KB5W
142, K5VV 125, W5XX 88, KJ5YY 79. Traffic: KB5W 825
(BPL), K5VV 74, W5LEW 25, KJ5YY 13, W5XX 5.
TENNESSEE: SM, O.D. Keaton, WA4GLS—ACC: WA4GLS.
ASM: WB4DYJ. PIC: KE4CES. SEC: WD4JJ. STM: WA4HKU.
TC: KB4LJV. Please make the following correction in the TN
section column in May 2001 issue. It was reported that KE4GYR
was the “project coordinator and net controller. KE4GYR should
have been KE4GPR.” I do not plan to seek another term as
Section Manager. I feel that 5 consecutive 2-year terms as SM
has answered the call of duty. My tenure as SM has been
satisfying, and I believe it’s time for me to step aside. DARC
has operated “the W4BS Elmer shack,” and now it has added
“RFI team,” consisting of Paul, WM5Q, as chairman along with
Tim, AB4NH, and Jim, KB4LJV. Those who live in West TN are
urged to get in touch with this group when you have RFI prob-
lems. Thanks to QRM for listing lots of monthly ham activities.
W4VUE, EC for Davidson Co, has a sizeable and efficient
ARES program which is evident in the number of participants
in the Monday net which meets at 7 PM on 145.470 -. RACK’s
KG4KVR, KG4KVP, N4KNX, KG4BLO, WI8X, KD4F & KB4G
assisted with communications during the Knoxville Track
Club’s Tenth Annual Calhoun’s 10 miler race & the Hammer
Duathlon sponsored by KTC & Greater Knoxville Triathlon
Club. The newly affiliated Mid South 2 M SSB Group is wel-
come to the TN Section. This appears to be a very active group,
and will be an asset to this section. DRN-5 rpt sess 60, msg
728, TN rep 67% by W4OGG & KE4GYR. Net/Sess/QTC/QNI:
TMPN 30/26/2345; TCWN 23/21/20; TEMPN 21/43/745; TEPN
26/84/2240; TSCWN 21/20/81. Tfc: KE4GYR 82, W4SQE 64,
N4PU 64, WA4HKU 34, W4SYE 19, WA4GLS 12, WB4DYJ 11,
K4QQ 8, WA4GZZ 3, WD4JJ 3, KI4V 3.

GREAT LAKES DIVISION

KENTUCKY: SM, John D. Meyers, N4GNL—ASMs: K4MIS,
WB4CTX, N4VGI, WA4SWF, KJ4W, N4CQR, KD4PWL. TC:
K4ULW. SEC: KA4MAP. PIC: W2ZBY. OOC: K4LRX. SGL:
WB4KY. ACC: KE4MZP. Silent Key Administrator, K4LID.
Another Field Day has come and gone, and I hope the num-
bers are up this year. Good job to all that participated. Silent
Key to report this month is Gerald Hite, WB4ZML. Gerald
passed away Friday April 20th. Ron Dodson, KA4MAP, the
Section Emergency Coordinator could use some DECs and
ECs in many of the 120 counties of the Commonwealth.
Backup communications are the backbone support of Ham
radio in our communities. Marie East, KE4MZP, the ACC, has
been contacting the affiliated clubs that have not filed an
update within the past two years.
Net QNI QTC Sess NM
KSN 222 37 30 KO40L
KYN 257 44 29 K4AVX
KTN 2282 82 60 KF4GQN
KEN 105 2 5 KA4MAP
WTEPN 37 0 4 KO4OL
1 ARES 71 9 13 KE4JFS
7 DARN 53 5 4 WD8JAW
13 ARES 36 0 4 N4CQR
K4MSU 54 2 5 K4JFD
NKEN 42 4 2 WD8JAW
WARN 126 3 5 KA4MAP
PSHR: KE4JFS 173, KO4OL 94, N4CQR 81. Tfc: KE4JFS 44,
K4AVX 34, KO4OL 31, WD8JAW 24, WB4ZDU 14.
MICHIGAN: SM, Dick Mondro, W8FQT (w8fqt@arrl.org)—
ASM: Roger Edwards, WB8WJV (wb8wjv@arrl.net). ASM:
John Freeman, N8ZE (n8ze@arrl.net). SEC: Deborah
Kirkbride, KA8YKK (ka8ykk@arrl.net). STM: James Wades,
WB8SIW (wb8siw@arrl.net). ACC: Sandra Mondro, KG8HM
(kg8hm@arrl.net). OOC: Donald Sefcik, N8NJE (n8nje@arrl
.net). PIC/SNE: David Colangelo, KB8RJI (dcolangelo@
ameritech.net). SGL: Ed Hude, WA8QJE (edhude@juno
.com). TC: Dave Smith (DSmith@smithassoc.com). Youth
Activities: Steve Lendzion, KC8MCQ (kc8mcq@arrl.net). BM:
Thomas Durfee, Jr.,WI8W (wi8w@arrl.net). Congratulations
to the following new Emergency Coordinators. In Osceola
County, Gary N. Attenberry, WB8WIA, and in Menominee
County Lynne Rynish, N8OSK. Please help these new ap-
pointees with the spirit of cooperation our members are known
for. Many of you are preparing for a lot of good summertime
activities this year. I might suggest that as you travel you may
want to monitor 146.52, the national two meter calling fre-
quency when you are not using a repeater. I have done this
in my travels and have met a lot of nice people with good
stories to tell. It is especially useful to gather information on
road construction ahead of you and you might even get some
good tips on getting around some of the slow moving traffic.
By all means be careful and remember that safety comes first.
Do you feel that we need an antenna/tower bill in Michigan
modeled after the National PRB-1? Many of you do, but we
have had a problem getting support in the local communities.
If you are interested in getting involved in this effort, please
contact me and I will get you in touch with several people that
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 states have approved legislation and several are in the pro-
cess. Let’s not let Michigan amateurs be overlooked in this
important cause. Have a safe summer and perhaps we’ll talk
in our travels on 146.520 simplex. 73, Dick W8FQT. Traffic
reports for April 2001: K8GA 478, W8RTN 287, K8LJG 263,
N8EIZ 262, KB8ZYY 233, N8FPN 215, WX8Y 139, WB8SIW
131, K8AE 98, AA8PI 96, WI8K 87, AA8SN 81, W8RF 80,
W8RNQ 68, K3UWO 56, KA8DDQ 46, K8UPE 31, WA8DHB
25, N8UN 22, W8YIQ 18, K8AMR 16, KI8GR 15, N8EXS 9,
N8TDE 8, N8EXV 8, KN8LD 8. Deadline 5th of the month.
Please support the following SECTION NETS:
Net QNI QTC Sess Net Mngr. Freq. Time Day
MACS 214 73 30 W8RNQ 3.953 11 PM Daily (1 PM Sun.)
MITN 483 421 30 N8FPN 3.952 7 PM Daily
UPN 808 50 34 AA8SN 3.921 5 PM Daily (Noon Sun.)
GLETN 621 102 30 WB8ICN 3.932 8:30 PM Daily
SEMTN 298 107 30 WI8K 145.330 10:15 PM Daily
WSSBN 678 28 28 K8CPW 3.935 7 PM Daily
MI-ARPSC 88 7 4 W8FQT 7.232 5 PM Sunday (Alt. 3.932)
VHF 1017 56 11 KB8ZYY Var. Var.
OHIO: SM, Joe Phillips, K8QOE, Fairfield, (to contact me, see
page 12)— The Ohio Section welcomes Thomas (he’d rather,
Tom) Holmes, N8ZM, 51, of Tipp City, as new Section Tech-
nical Coordinator. He is currently president of the Midwest
VHF-UHF Society and former president of Dayton Amateur
Radio Association (DARA). Tom, an Extra class ham and a
volunteer examiner, has chaired numerous Dayton
Hamvention committees. He has been licensed and has been
an ARRL member since 1972. Technical Coordinator (TC) is
the ARRL Ohio Section cabinet member who appoints Tech-
nical Specialists (TS) - volunteer amateur radio operators in
areas of Ohio who are asked to assist problems hams may
have with non-hams where electronic and/or technical prob-
lems occur. Contact Tom (n8zm@arrl.net) if this sound like
you. Thanks to Juanita Roush, KC8CQC, Wooster, for keep-
ing me in the loop by outlining ARES District 4’s tornado drill
March 28. And the fact the Stark County ARES Net is 25 years
old (any older in Ohio??). Active net controls are Dave,
N8WWN; Tom KC8FLS; Bud, AA8BA; Mike, N8AZC; Dave
N8YBI; Ron, KA8FTP; Rick, WD8AYC; and Dale KB8LWP.
Need to hear about ham radio activity wherever it happens in
Ohio...The summer issue of the Ohio Section Journal is out,
thanks to Ron Griffin, N8AEH, Findlay. Don’t know what the
OSJ is? Contact me immediately... Newsletter editors - the
10th annual Ohio Section Newsletter Contest is on. Contact
Scott Yonally, N8SY, Mansfield, the PIC for the rules and your
entry...OHIO SECTION CONGRATS TO (A) Connie Hamilton,
N8IO, Marietta, for reelection as OSSBN president - She is
also an Ohio ASM; (B) Queen City Emergency Net (QCEN,
Cincinnati) for its 60th anniversary last month as communica-
tions volunteers for the Red Cross; and (C) Shane Worth,
KB8VSR, McCutchenville, for being spotlighted in the Fostoria
Review Times newspaper....OHIO JULY HAMFEST...Wood
County ARC, Bowling Green (8); Northern OH ARS,
Wellington (21); OHKYIN ARS, Cincinnati (28); Portage
County ARC, Randolph (29).de K8QOE. Now for the April
traffic reports:
Net QNI QTC QTR Sess Time Freq NM
BN (E) 113 66 238 30 1845 3.577 WD8KFN
BN (L) 175 80 316 30 2200 3.577 NY8V
OSN 79 31 405 29 1810 3.708 WB8KQJ
OSSBN 1727 1011 3201 90 1030, 1615, 1845 3.9725 KF8DO
OH Section ARES 1700 Sn 3.875 WD8IHP
Late March:
BN (L) 209 124 416 31
Tfc: N8IO 509, WW8MM 390, WB8KFN 354, K8PJ 304, N8OD
270, N8IXF 225, KB8KVM 204, N7CEU 190, N8BV 186,
KD8HB 165, W8STX 142, KA8CXG 131, N8TNV 116, N8DD
NS8C 94, WA8EYQ 93, N8IBR 81, N8RRB 79, KA8FCC 75,
WB8HHZ 74, KA8VWE 69, W8RG 67, KI8IM 64, WA8SSI 60,
KD9K 57, WB8SIQ 56, W8RPS 53, K8QIP 51, KC8HJL 49,
KC8HTP 44, KC8HPR 47, KC4IYD 46, AB8KB 45, KI8O 41,
KC8DWM 35, N8CW 26, NY8V 26, N8WLE 24, KC8KYP 22,
K8JMP 20, WD8KBW 20, WB8PMG 18, N8GOB 16, N8GP
16, KB8ESY 15, W8VQV 10, KB8SBK 18, N8RAK 7, K8WC 1.
(Late Mar) KA8VWE 109, AB8KB 95, WA8EYQ 92, KA8CXG
91, KI8IM 84, KA8FCC 73, KC8DWM 68, WB8HHZ 61, W8RG
46, N8GP 44, N8GOB 44, KB8ESY 33, KD8KBW 31, N8WLE
31, KC8HPR 29, NY8V 25, WB8PMG 24, KC8KYP 17, N7CEU
10, K8WC 5.
HUDSON DIVISION
EASTERN NEW YORK: SM, Pete Cecere, N2YJZ— STM:
Jim Peterson, K2CSS. SEC: Ken Akasofu, KL7JCQ. ACC:
Shirley Dahlgren, N2SKP. SGL: Herb Sweet, K2GBH. PIC:
John Farina, WA2QCY. BM: Ed Rubin, N2JBA. OOC: Hal
Post, AK2E. TC: Rudy Dehn W2JVF. ASM: Tom Raffaelli,
WB2NHC. ASM: Bob Chamberlain, N2KBC. ASM: Andrew
Schmidt, N2FTR. ASM: Richard Sandell, WK6R. ASM: Phil
Bradway, KB2HQ. Many thanks to Ken KL7JCQ, Shirley
N2SKP, The Mt Beacon Amateur Radio Club and all the vol-
unteers that helped put on one of the best Beaconfests/ ENY
Conventions ever. Also thanks to the clubs for their displays,
Hudson Division Director Frank Fallon, N2FF, and Vice Direc-
tor Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML, for speaking at the ARRL fo-
rum. NOW is the time to make your voice heard on antenna
restrictions in New York State. Visit the Hudson Division Web
page at http://www/arrlhudson.org for the most updated info
and what you can do. 73 de Pete, N2YJZ. PSHR: N2JBA 168,
KC2DAA 150, WB2ZCM 140, N2YJZ 138, WA2YBM 136,
W2AKT 125, W2JHO 124, KB2YUR 85. Tfc: N2YJZ 142,
N2JBA 90, KC2DAA 64, N2TWN 50, WB2ZCM 41, W2JHO
35, W2AKT 20, WA2YBM 18, K2AVV 6, WA2BSS 8, WA2WMJ
7, KB2YUR 4, KL7JCQ 3. Net Reports (April 2001) Check-ins
(QNI)/Traffic handled (QTC+QSP): AES 28/4 CDN 253/96
CGESN 36/4 ESS 408/232 HVN 648/192 SDN 392/156
NYPHONE 255/769 NYPON 387/383 NYS/E 293/349 NYS/M
197/145 NYSPTEN 322/114.
NEW YORK CITY / LONG ISLAND: SM, George Tranos,
N2GA—ASM: KA2D, N1XL, K2YEW, W2FX, KB2SCS. SEC:
KA2D. ACC: N2MUN. PIC-East: N2RBU. PIC-West: K2DO.
TC: K2LJH. BM: W2IW. OOC: N1XL. STM: WA2YOW. SGL:
open. Field Day is June 23 & 24. See the NLI Web site
www.arrlhudson.org/nli for a list of Field Day sites in your
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 the NLI CW traffic net has been reactivated. You can check in
daily on 3630 kHz at 7:30 PM local time. Congratulations
again to Bill, WB2GTG, who has made the Brass Pounders
League with his highest total to date! The monthly NLI Section
e-happenings newsletter is being e-mailed to all ARRL mem-
bers in the section who have subscribed to Division / Section
bulletins. If you have not received this newsletter, go to the
ARRL Web site (www.arrl.org) and update your profile. Check
the box that indicates you want Division / Section bulletins.
Previous newsletters are available on the NLI site. Please e-
mail me with your club’s information and I will get it in the
newsletter! July Events: July 4: Pepper Martin Run, Staten
Island, contact Charles N2NOV, 718-876-7929. July 8: Gold
Coast Bike Tour, Nassau ARES & all radio amateurs, contact
George WA2WKV, 516-822-2659. July 15: Bronx Half Mara-
thon, contact Charles, N2NOV, 718-876-7929. July 24:
Peconic ARC ferry/bus trip to ARRL HQ, contact Don, N2QHV,
631-765-2757. Volunteer Exam sessions, club listings, up-
coming events and more are available on the NLI Web site -
www.arrlhudson.org/nli. Tfc: WB2GTG839, N2AKZ 438,
KB2KLH 124, W2RJL 60, WA2YOW 49, KA2YDW 23,
KC2FWD 16, KA2D 9, KA2EUC 7, WA2VZK 5, AB2IZ 3,
N2TEE 3.
MIDWEST DIVISION
IOWA: SM, Jim Lasley, N0JL. ASM: N0LDD. SEC: NA0R.
ACC: N0IJP. BM: K0IIR. SGL: K0KD. STM: KB0RUU. The
Cyclone ARC did a nice display for VEISHEA this year. Story
Co ARC has been busy with severe weather. CVARC printed
a Q & A for the unique situation in their area with storm spot-
ting. Do you have a hamfest coming up? Do I know about it?
I would like to be there if possible. NIARC is enjoying their new
Web page and are trying new possibilities for it. They also
note that with summer in the offing they may need to use a
103.5 Hz tone on the .16/.76 repeater. At the OARC meeting,
they showed off their HF mobile antenna mounts. GRARC
rented a tent for Field Day... and had shirts made. DMRAA
had a program by W0QH on DXing. Looks like FM ARC may
have a PSK-31 station for FD. TSARC had an emergency
communications conference in Cresco on May 5. They heard
of anticipated problems from the New Madrid fault in southern
Missouri and learned to deal with HazMat issues. There were
also several communications vans available to tour. You
should have been there. DRMC visited the new Red Cross
building for the May meeting. I see that KB0RUU now has and
Extra! 73, N0JL Newsletters were received from SCARC/
ARES, CYARC, CVARC, FMARC, DRAC, TSARC, GRARC,
NIARC, OARC, DMRAA. Traffic: KB0RUU 192, W0SS 155,
N0JL 24, WB0B 20, KB0JUL 3, K0KOP 2.
KANSAS: SM, Orlan Cook, W0OYH—ASM/ACC/OCC: Rob-
ert Summers, K0BXF. SEC: Joseph Plankinton, WD0DMV.
STM: Ron Cowan, KB0DTI. PIC: Scott Slocum, KC0DYA. TC:
Rick Carver, WA0KS. Hoisington was hit badly by a tornado
Saturday evening April 21. Hams participating were DEC
WG0Q, EC N0ORS, MW Vice Dir K0BJ & N0JJO N0YBR
KC0IVQ KC0IVR KB0SJR KB0AQS KC0IFO, KI0NN,
KC0IPD, WA0PSF, W0FCL, K0MXJ, KC0HEZ, KC0CFL,
N0KOU, KI0DJ, KC0HFA, KC0CSH, KC0CSG, W0GUN,
KC0GZM, K0FJ, N0JFI, W0NEB, N0KSC, KC0JYA, N0ECQ
KC0HRR, KC0AUH, N0UWA, KC0JLW, K0JFR, KB0YGL,
KD0AY, KB0RWI, W0ZXO, N0VIN, KB0WRI, KC0KCK
KC0IQS, KC0JHD, KG0WQ, N0TMY & KB0MQX. We look
forward to Bob being your main speaker at the ARRL State
Convention Section Meeting in Salina August 19, 2001.
Please welcome Rick, WA0KS, who has recently accepted
the Technical Coordinators appointment and also Johnson
Co RACES Officer pos. Also new EC Scott, KB0WPY, Dist 3
Zone 40 of Sherman Co. Mar Kansas Nets: sessions/QNI/
QTC, KSBN 31/1160/69 KPN 22/313/32 KMWN 31/730/528
KWN 31/999/621 CSTN 27/2014/ 83 QKS 59/288/91 QKS-SS
12/21/7 SEC 67/770/16 QNS KB0AMY KC0AUH N0BTH
K0BXF KC0CIG WD0DDG WD0DVM AA0IQ W0PBV
KB0QGX WA0SRR KB0WEQ Joseph WD0DVM SEC. TEN
273 msg 62 sessions Kansas 95% w/W0EB, AA0FO, K0PY,
W0WWR, NB0Z, WB0ZNY, W0SS/Mgr. BBS AA0HJ rec. 0
W1AW Bul, 379 Personal, 0 NTS. Ks tfc W0WWR 670,
KB0ODT 33, W0OYH 32, K0PY 31, NB0Z 30, W0FCL 12,
N0OBM 1. OBS-WA0DTH 18.
MISSOURI: SM, Dale Bagley, K0KY— Traffic Nets, Daily:
SSB 3.963 MHz 5:45 PM, CW 7:00 PM. and 9:45 PM 3.585
MHz. Visit the ARRL exhibit at the July 15th Hamfest n Wash-
ington MO, sponsored by the Zero Beaters ARC or on July
21st Hamfest in Warrensburg, MO. The Section leader ex-
tends its welcome to the 145.49 Repeater Club, the latest MO
club to qualify for ARRL Affiliation. Michael Blake, N0NQW, of
Willard, MO the club’s president is the leader of a great group
of Amateur Radio operators. The Section Manager traveled to
Troy to visit another prospective affiliated club. The Missouri
ARC is lead by Keith Watters, W0LFS, President. The group
sponsored Amateur Radio Awareness Day in the parking lot
of the Walmart Super Store. There were operating sites, pam-
phlets, antennas and signs everywhere. Many people were
reminded of the existence and importance of Amateur Radio.
The Joplin ARC’s Hamfest was quite successful this year.
Lots of Amateurs from Four States attended this year. Ray
Brown, KB0STN, Club President, Jim Scott, WB0IYC,
Hamfest Chairman and the JARC membership did a great job.
Another nice job was done Lebanon ARC members, Herb
Maddux, KB0YBZ, Club Pres and Chuck Sears, AA0RK,
Hamfest Chairman on this years event. The club is consider-
ing sponsoring the ARRL MO State Convention in the future.
Monte Hatfield, N4KMH, of Lebanon, MO has been appointed
a Technical Specialist. Emmett Hohensee, KC0JGJ, of St
Charles, MO has been appointed a Technical Specialist and
as an Official Bulletin Station. If you have any concerns or
comments, I would like to hear them. You can send your
thoughts via e-mail or to my address listed in QST. Net sess/
QNI/QTC: Audrain 4/30/3; MTN 30/363/100; Rolla 30/371/9;
WAARCI 5/105/0; N0ATH Rpt 4/80/1; Jackson Co 9/105/0.
Tfc: KE0K 106. PSHR: KE0K 104.
NEBRASKA: SM, Bill McCollum, KE0XQ—ASM: W0KVM,
N0MT, WY0F, WB0ULH & WB0YWO: It is with deep regret to
inform you of the following Silent Keys: K0ABI and W0EHF.
ARES organizations across the state were busy with severe
weather the week of May 7 - 11. May 6th marked the 26th
anniversary of the day several tornadoes left their mark on the
Omaha area. Net Reports: MID NE ARES: QNI 316, QTC 5 &
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1598, QTC 17 & 30 sessions. NCHN QNI 215, QTC 6 & 26
sessions (Mar), QNI 221, QTC 6 & 25 sessions (Apr). WC0O
informs me that after 11 years as Net Manager of the Ne-
braska Cornhusker Net, he is stepping down. Are there any
takers out there? If so, please contact me. Thanks for your
years of dedication Jim! Tfc: K0PTK 89, KE0XQ 18, KA0DBK
9, WY0F 6, W0RWA 6, W0UJI 2, W0BMT 3, W0EXK 2. PSHR:
KA0DBK 21, KB0YTO 16, KC0HOX 96.

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

CONNECTICUT: SM, Betsey Doane, K1EIC—BM: KD1YV.
OOC: W1GC. PIC: W1FXQ. SEC: WA1D. SGL: K1AH. STM:
K1HEJ. TC: W1FAI. EC Barb, K1EIR, your SM and other
members of the Valley ARA met with the Director of the
Shelton OEM to make plans for Amateur Radio as a resource
in the city’s emergency plan. This meeting presented an ex-
citing opportunity for area hams to be trained in other aspects
of emergency communications and for Shelton emergency
personnel to become familiar with ARES. The meeting was
positive and the group looks forward to working together.
VARA provided communications this year for the Derby-
Shelton Memorial Day Parade. This club annually covers the
parade and has been performing this service for many years.
Keep up the good work! A big thank you to all volunteers
across the state who provided communications for the MS
Walk-a-thon. Your SM and SEC received more reports than
ever this year about these events. The SM Net is starting
again so look for bulletins about repeater coverage, dates and
times. The Stamford ARA at this writing is making plans to
provide communications for the Cancer Walk and the Chase
Corporate Challenge. A large turnout is expected particularly
for the cancer walk as it is being very widely advertised. Join
the Eastern Slow Speed CW Net every evening on 3.590 MHz.
At 1800 local. Joe, W1LUH, of Stamford, is one of the net
controls! Net Sess/QNI/QTC/NM: WESCON 30/334/54/
KA1GWE; ECTN 30/224/88/WA4QXT; NVTN 29/168/64/
KB1CTC; CPN 29/187/66/N1DIO; CN 27/96/42, N1AEH;
BOMN 26/353/313/NM1K. Tfc: NM1K 1961, KA1VED 570,
WA4QXT 213, KA1GWE 134, KB1CTC 93.
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS: SM, Phil Temples, K9HI—
ASMs: WA1ECF, N1GTB, WA1IDA, N1UGA, AA1MO. ACC:
N1DHW. BM: N1IST. OOC: K1LJN. PIC: N1PBA. SGL: K3HI.
STM: NZ1D. TC: N1UEC. SEC: W1MPN. e-mail list: ema-
arrl@qth.net, Web: http://www.qsl.net/ema-arrl. Congrats to
new SEC appointee, W1MPN. The EMA section staff held its
second quarterly meeting. EMA’s Amateur Auxiliary, led by
OOC K1LJN and assisted by TC N1UEC have been actively
investigating several RFI complaints. Acton-Boxboro ARC
held a successful auction, netting $60 for the club’s coffers.
DEC WQ1O reports that Martha’s Vineyard amateurs have
affiliated with their local Red Cross Chapter. They will soon
start an ARES group. Other good news from the Cape & Is-
lands: ASM WA1ECF has been working with the National
Park Service to establish a permanent Amateur Radio station
at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham! The station
could be used for classroom demonstrations and operated
during on-air events. Grants from the Park Service have been
requested for equipment. Area volunteer hams would also
operate. One Park Ranger has already passed her Tech
exam, thanks to the Falmouth ARA weekend training session.
The spring ’01 Hosstraders (a.k.a. “Deerfield,” “Rochester,”
“Deerchester,” and “Hopkinton Fairgrounds”) is now history.
Much positive feedback has been heard about the new QTH.
Framingham ARA provided communications for the town’s
Flag Day Parade. Kudos to the Crocker Public Service Group
for coordinating communications for the large, complex,
Project Bread “Walk for Hunger”. The event featured over
40,000 walkers, and helped to raise $3 million to feed hungry
people across the state. Fifty four hams participated in the
operation. Are you in a ham radio “rut”? Volunteer to help a
new ham, or chair a club committee. Build a new kit, or oper-
ate a contest! A new e-mail list has been created to discuss
various topics relating to emergency communications. See
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mass_races_ares_
skywarn_general for info. Norwood ARC recently reactivated
its 10m net, netting 15 check-ins in the first session. The
Southeast MA ARA holds regular foxhunts. Contact
semara@yahoogroups.com for details. KB1GHX will talk
about severe weather on NOAA radio. At the time of this writ-
ing, Skywarn training seminars were scheduled for May in
Braintree, Medfield, and Lowell. 73 de K9HI. Tfc (Apr):
W1GMF 1284, KW1U 1095, KB1AJ 5, N1LKJ 664, NG1A 168,
NZ1D 159, KD1LE 118, WA1FNM 103, K1HTN 88, N1MLO
78, K1SEC 73, K8SH 47, N1AJJ 39, N1TPU 32, N1IST 30,
WA1LPM 29, NC1X 28, KB1EB 16, NK1L 8.
MAINE: SM, Bill Woodhead, N1KAT—ASMs: WA1YNZ,
KA1TKS. STM: N1JBD. BM: W1JTH. SGL: W1AO. ACC:
KA1RFD. PIC: KD1OW. SEC: N1KGS. Asst. Dirs: W1KX,
KA1TKS, K1NIT. Web Site: N1WFO, OOC: N1RY. The great
mild weather in May allowed Hams to put their best foot for-
ward by participating in local events, statewide, such as The
Run for Life in Presque Isle. Thanks to K1RLY, WA5RPP,
WA1YNZ, KB1GKY, KA1HIW, KA1CQX, and AA1OQ. The
March of Dimes Walk in Skowhegan had help from NR1W,
N1STL, N1STK, N1URL, AA1YD, N1QJX, N1NX, and N1NMJ.
Canoe races in Kenduskeag River had Bangor area Hams
providing communications with K1GUP, N1LX, WI1Z, N1KVJ,
N1KNH, N1TCM, KB1DLO, N1OJH, W1PEZ, N1NGM,
AA2KL, K1GUQ, KA1UMG, N1RGP, N1DYM, N1OJD, and
WB1EMA. From the Lewiston/Auburn area, the MS Walk was
supported by WA1SCQ, N1ZRL, AA1WV, W1CUW, N1OXA,
N1WFO, N1SVB, and N1RGO. Thanks to you all. This type of
participation in public events is one of the best advertising
tools we have. The Red Cross in Auburn had moved to its new
home behind Sacred Heart Church on Western Ave. This is
great news for the Andy ARS, as now they have a new loca-
tion for their monthly meetings in the new Red Cross facility,
which will also be supporting a fully functional Amateur Radio
Station. 73, Bill, N1KAT. Tfc: W1KX 203, W1QU 87, N1JBD
85, W1JX 42, W1JTH 29, KA1RFD 29.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: SM, Al Shuman, N1FIK (n1fik@
arrl.org)—NH Web site (www.nhradio.org). The arrival of this
month’s QST should coincide with Field Day. Support your
local club by offering your services. I will be making my tradi-
tional trek visiting with as many sites as possible. A number
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 rent a bus! If you haven’t already, please take our on-line
survey at www.nhradio.org/survey.html Help us better under-
stand the interests of NH Amateurs. I have issued a number
of the new N H Section Manager’s Award to the Amateur
Radio community for their service. Congrats to Sandy Dob-
bins, KB1GQW, on a great article in the May CNHARC news-
letter. Sandy is a new HAM and wrote a nice piece about exam
day. There are two new clubs forming. The NH Microwave
Radio Association (NHMRA) whose initial project is to estab-
lish a 1.2 Gig repeater in SNH. The other is the Protectworth
Amateur Wireless Association (PAWS) is to be a general
purpose club. Kudos to NCARC for their support for the
Ammonoosuc Amble, a walk/ride to raise money toward can-
cer prevention. There is so much more to report than avail-
able space here. I’m thinking of publishing a longer version on
the Web. Comments? 73-Al, N1FIK 487-3333. Net NM/Sess/
QNI/QTC: GSFM N1RCQ 30/211/45; GSPN WB1GXM 30/
134/140; VTNH WA1JVV 29/137/97.
RHODE ISLAND: SM, Armand Lambert, K1FLD—In the
news, Johnston RI, Providence Radio Association members
Dave, K1DT, Matthew, N1JNI, and De Petrillo, brothers Paul,
W1PRA, Frank, W1EYH along with other members repre-
sented Amateur Radio in a naming ceremony for a favorite
square in Johnston, now “Piazza Marconi” by Mayor Macera
who read a proclamation authored by club member John
Good, W1GS, in honor of the inventor of wireless communi-
cations Guglielmo Marconi whose Daughter phoned in a
message delighting the attending crowd. On the sad side we
say so long to PRA past President Harry B. Smith, K1JNJ,
SK./ This year Roland N1JOY put Martha’s Vineyard on the
map once again for IOTA and while there Paul, KE1LI, worked
Susan Helms, KC7NHZ / NA1SS, aboard the International
Space Station. The next Section News report for August will
come from Bob Beaudet, W1YRC, the RI Assistant Section
Manager, Bob arrives on the scene with many credentials to
his credit and will be filling in for me during my absence till
September. Send Bob your club activity information for his
files. When you read this my wife, Simone, KA1YVF, and
myself will be touring this great country of ours via
motorhome—a long deserved vacation after 35 uninterrupted
years of work. It still remains my pleasure as always serving
you, the RI Amateur Radio community. Thank You and good
DX, 73, Armand, K1FLD.
VERMONT: SM, Bob DeVarney, WE1U—July is finally here,
and let’s hope Mother Nature will make up for the wicked
winter she graced us with. Field Day has come and gone, and
hopefully we’ve all recovered sufficiently. Don’t forget the
IARU HF World Championships on the weekend of the 14th
and 15th. Rules are in QST and on the ARRL Web site. Now
that warm weather is here, it’s also time to get some of that
antenna work done we’ve all been putting off during winter
and spring. Lastly, apologies are in order for the missing col-
umns for the past few months. Personal issues have not al-
lowed me the time necessary to devote to writing them. I hope
this will not happen again. 73 de WE1U. Tfc: KB1DSB 290,
N1ARN 6, W1RFP 4.
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS: SM, William C. Voedisch,
W1UD, w1ud@arrl.org—ASM: N1MAP. ASM (digital):
KD1SM. STM: W1SJV. SEC: K1VSG. OOC: WT1W. Armed
Forces Day has come and gone. Because of the lack of pub-
licity and the necessity of moving the event forward one week,
some operators could not find the military stations that were
scheduled to participate in the cross-band exercise. From
what I have heard, there were many interested in copying the
Secretary of Defense message. Three digital modes were
scheduled to be transmitted. They offer a beautiful certificate
for just the cost of a stamp to mail in your copy of the message.
Not even an SASE is required. It’s a sure way to test your
digital equipment! If you don’t think CW operators are re-
spected and wanted, just stop into any Field Day site with a
“bug” or keyer and express an interest to participate. You’d
think you were royalty. If it doesn’t work at the site you’re
visiting, go to Mt Wachusett and follow the signs, “CW Ops
Wanted” to the top of the mountain. CW certainly increases
the number of contact and the interest of the visiting public. It
works every time. Band conditions are starting to show the
summer doldrums. Until next month, 73. Bill.
NORTHWESTERN DIVISION
ALASKA: SM, Kent Petty, KL5T – Alaska PRB-1 Bill passed
the State House, was sent to the Governor, and signed into
law! Great job by all involved, especially Dan Squires,
KD7WN, of Juneau, for working the front line Juneau, and to
ALL the amateurs in the section taking the time to communi-
cate their support for the bill to their legislators. HF Pactor
stations and amateur PACSAT stations needed throughout
the section to interface communications networks between
districts….can you help? Contact KL5T or AD4BL. Anchorage
APRS I-gate back online with two digipeaters in the region.
HF nets: Sniper’s Net 3920 1800 AST, Bush Net 7093 2000
AST, Motley Group 3933 2100 AST, and Alaska Pacific Net
14292 M-F 0830 AST. ALL HAMS – Please report communi-
cation drills and exercises, emergency communication acti-
vations, and public service activities via our online interactive
FSD-157 (Public Service Activity Report) form at: http://
www.qsl.net/aresalaska/fsd157/public_service.html.
EASTERN WASHINGTON: SM, Kyle Pugh, KA7CSP—On
April 21st STM Don, W7GB, and Don, K7BFL, originated 66
messages from the RR depot in Ritzville for the special SPS-
700 steam train from Portland to Spokane. On May 12 the two
“Don’s” along with Gordon, WA7LNC, will do another RR
depot message operation in Wallace, ID. I enjoyed visiting
with Dan Miller, K3UFG, from ARRL Hdq at the Yakima
Hamfest. Dan said hams can take courses now from the ARRL
in Emergency Communications, Antennas and Antenna Mod-
eling, RFI, Electronic Theory, and Operating Techniques. On
May 6th, 48 hams did communications for the 25th annual
Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane, the world’s largest timed
run with 45,147 crossing the finish line. 6 out of 9 OO stations
reported monitoring activity for April. 73/KA7CSP. Net Activ-
ity: WSN: QNI 881, tfc 274; Noontime Net: QNI 8967, tfc 372;
WARTS: QNI 3372, tfc 109. Tfc: W7GB 298, K7BFL 181,
K7GXZ 148, KA7EKL 134. PSHR: W7GB 186, K7GXZ 128.
IDAHO: SM, M.P. Elliott, K7BOI — OOC: W7ZU. SEC:
AA7VR. STM: W7GHT. Things are happening! Gary, K7FR,
and Bob, K7TM, are working on Boy Scout radio merit badges
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 annual River Festival and will provide communications, traffic PM & 9:30 PM; PAN/3651/7052/8:30 PM. Your check-ins are
control and police assistance during the event. Rich, W7BOI, always welcome.
is working on a few things - communications for the Olympic NEVADA: SM, Jan Welsh, NK7N—ASM: W6OLD. SEC:
touch run as it crosses Idaho and a CW demo for the Western NN7B. AB61 was modified before leaving the assembly where
Idaho State fair. The HP club is once again providing commu- it was given a do pass, it’s still very prominent and waiting for
nications for the Idaho Women’s Challenge bike race. It is final senate reading and hopefully will receive an OK by the
public service season - have some ham radio fun this sum- NV Senate this month. W6OLD was busy spreading the news
mer! 73 - Mike, K7BOI. Tfc: W7GHT 400, KB7GZU 100, via the reflectors. At this point, it’s out of our hands for the next
WB7VYH 66, W6ZOH 39. PSHR: W7GHT 121, WB7VYH 109. couple of years. There are some things worth working for and
Nets: FARM-30/2676/34/W7WJH; NWTN-30/1205/65/ antenna legislation is one of them. WB7EHNs sponsorship of
KC7VAH; IDCD-21/472/16/WB7VYH; IMN-30/436/ 224/ AB61 is probably the most likely bill in NV to be remembered
W6ZOH. http://id_arrl.homestead.com/mainpage.html for some time. Elko ARC has spread its wings via a 6 meter
MONTANA: SM, Darrell Thomas, N7KOR—The primary ac- repeater they put on the air. It’s linked to the 147.21/146.96/
tivity for amateurs of the Montana Section was meeting with 146.85 linked repeater system, so even those without 6 meter
and forming operating plans with the National Weather Ser- capability can get in on the action. Remember guys, use it or
vice Skywarn Program. The Yellowstone Radio Club of Bill- lose it! ACC-KK7AA has been busy getting the NV Special
ings assisted the NWS and Yellowstone County DES with Service Clubs up to snuff and we now have FARS, SIERA and
their emergency siren test on April 4th. A simulated severe CVRC listed. I look forward to attending the hamfest up in
weather warning was issued and hams were notified to re- Reno in July and seeing old and new friends. Drop me a line
spond to the 24 siren locations in the county to assure they at nk7n@aol.com if you have a question. 73, Jan, NK7N. Tfc:
were working. Twenty eight hams responded to the test and W7VPK 102, N7CPP 26, NV7YL 12, W7TC 10, W7YDX 6,
when it was finished a message confirming the drill was sent K7NHP 4.
via HF to the State DES in a message on the Montana Traffic PACIFIC: SM, Ron Phillips, AH6N—It is with deep regret that
Net. The Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club has estab- Jim Russell, WH6BA, passed away on Friday 4/6/00 at his
lished a program which provides a pager to the on call residence in Kona (reported by Dennis Carvalho, KH7H).
Skywarn Net Controller. When conditions warrant the Na- Services were held at the Honokohau Harbor. It is also with
tional Weather Service pages the control operator on call who deep regret that I report that Francis “Brownie” Brown AH6IL,
activates the Skywarn Net and all hams trained in weather of Hilo, became a Silent Key on April 26, 2001. He is the father
spotting are involved. The weather service has a station at of “Junior” Brown NH6RW, also of Hilo. They will be greatly
their office which is manned by a local ham when needed. missed. I’m please to report that Chuck, 3Y0C who operated
Net/QNI/QTC/NM MSN 127/2 W7OW, MTN 1786/61 N7AIK, from Bouvet was very appreciative for the assistance pro-
IMN 436/224 W6ZOH. PSHR: N7AIK 115. vided to him by Ken, KH6CQH, Clarence AH7A and Harry
OREGON: SM, Bill Sawders, K7ZM—ASM: KK7CW— SEC: KH6FKG who are members of the new Hawaii DX Associa-
WB7NML. STM: W7IZ. SGL: N7QQU. OOC: NB7J. ACC: tion. During his operation from Dec 2000 till Mar 2001, these
K7SQ. The summertime convention season is still in full swing three Amateurs checked in with Chuck almost daily to assist
with the 2001 Northwest DX Convention being held July 20- Amateurs around the world to make a contact with Chuck.
22 at the Everett Holiday Inn, just north of Seattle. The West- Thanks to all for your dedication and valuable support. The
ern Washington DX Club is this year’s host, which rotates with Pacific Section held a Cabinet meeting in Hilo on April 14th.
the British Columbia DX Club and the Willamette Valley DX It was determined that trying to improve delivery of QST to the
Club. Great programs are on tap as well as some terrific raffle Pacific may be futile. Lee Wical will be contacting Patsy Mink
prizes. For more information, contact the convention chair- to see what can be done about the Post Office’s service to our
man, Joe Gregory, W7QN, at (206) 784-1089, or by e-mail at community. Good luck, Lee. Also, we discussed what can be
w7qn@qwest.net. A new name is in store for the High Desert done about increasing ARRL membership. A group has un-
Emergency Radio Group in Bend. It’s now known as the High dertaken that subject. Other things considered: can ARRL
Desert Amateur Radio Group. Believe it or not, the club was provide a graduated senior discount life membership? Sec-
going to have to pay higher insurance premiums because tion budgets should run concurrently with the section
they had the word “emergency” within their official club name! manager’s term of office. They should also be for the full 2
You might keep this in mind if you decide to start a new “emer- year term. Work is continuing on the Hawaii State convention
gency club or group”. Whew! Keep in touch. NTS traffic totals this October 13. Mahalo and 73.
for April: N7DRP 216, N7YSS 87, W7IZ 86, W7VSE 79, SACRAMENTO VALLEY: SM, Jerry Boyd, K6BZ—The 4th of
K7NLM 65, KC7SGM 26, KK1A 6. July normally results in a number of parades and special
WESTERN WASHINGTON: SM, Harry Lewis, W7JWJ—We activities involving Amateur Radio communications. Are we
now have survived a year under the latest restructuring of the ready to provide these services? Fire season is upon us and
amateur licenses. How are we doing? The Official Observer it promises to be a busy one. Time to have our jump kits ready
Coordinator Renee Eck, AA7KE, sums it up this way. “With an to go. As in past years, out-of-county mutual aid may be re-
increase of out of band transmissions, especially by upgrades! quired in some of our major fire areas. So, let’s all be ready
One thing that needs to be stressed in ‘ham classes’ is the when the call for help comes. Glad to see that the Shasta-
education of ‘How to operate,’ once the license is obtained, Cascade ARS has resumed publication of its newsletter
and this in particularly in DXing! The rude behavior is increas- thanks to AB6JA “coming out of retirement” to handle the
ing. Perhaps it’s just today’s economic picture and general task. VHF enthusiasts in the Section may wish to check out
attitude of the public, but, certainly not the polite attitude I the 2 meter SSB net on 144.250 on Sundays at 2000 L. Sta-
expect to hear on the air!” Last month the Western Washing- tions from the northern and southern parts of the Section are
ton OOs spent over 220 hours monitoring with 7 advisory able to communicate over some fairly long distances. GEARS
cards sent. To compensate, 3 Good Operator cards were sent. has been busy lately, providing communications support for
While I was at the State Ham convention, SEC N7NVP was at the Wildflower Tour and the MS Walk.....way to go! As most
the Communication’s Academy and he sums it up this way, readers will receive this issue before the last weekend in June,
“Fantastic! That is the best way to describe the Academy a reminder about Field Day. It is a great and fun operating
orchestrated by Marina Zuetell, N7LSL; Rick Hodges, event with, usually, a lot of social activities included. Check
KB7TBF; Mark Sheppard, N7LYE; Scott Key, N7GUZ; and out what your local club is doing this Field Day and join them.
many others. The speakers presented topics ranging from Finally, as a reminder, there are a number of ARRL-affiliated
exercise design to weapons of mass destruction. Thank you clubs in the Section that have not updated their information
to everyone who had a hand in making the Academy possible. with HQ in the past several years. You may do the update via
Whatcom Co’s EC WL7FQ report s 8 members of his team the ARRL Web site. Until next month. 73 de K6BZ.
supported the March of Dimes “Walk America” event. Of spe- SAN FRANCISCO: SM, Len Gwinn, WA6KLK—ASM:
cial note was Justin Cron, KD7LRO, licensed only 3 months KH6GJV. SEC: KE6EAQ. Humbolt County has things well
and operating as NCS for half of the event, and Kentucky underway for a nice convention in Ferndale. Pacific Division
Trauth, KB7LRZ, acting as the “sweeper” via bicycle mobile. Director Jim Maxwell, W6CF, will be the banquet speaker.
The fun in Clallam was an exercise during which everyone Thanks a lot, folks! Sonoma County Valley of the Moon had a
operated the 2 meter, 70 cm and packet equipment at either very successful swap meet as did Lake County. My thanks for
the hospital or the EOC. Clark Co ARES set up a display at the wonderful visits to Eureka, Crescent City, and Marin for the
Year of the Volunteer program. Training can be used in a reception at their club meetings. Willits had four foreign ex-
number of ways. Good meaningful training will obviously im- change students speak at their meeting about their countries
prove people’s readiness but it can also be used as a recruit- and the differences between them and a small American town.
ing and retention tool. Think about it, be creative, keep the All clubs are actively involved at this time with public service
team’s interest. Are you reporting the traffic you handle? Each events and many more are planned for the summer. Now is
month the Section Traffic Manager Pati, W7ZIW, compiles also the time to check ALL equipment and batteries for emer-
the reports sent to her. Handling messages in the public inter- gency use as it appears to be a long hot summer coming. With
est helps justify our existence as a communications service. this in mind, also check into your local or hf nets to keep up
In the Clark County EC report, they note that some of their to date and familiarize yourself with procedures and cover-
members may not be active, but keeping a good database of age. It is nice to hear about the many new and young hams
them may be useful. Inactive or not, they indeed are trained. that have/are being taught by various individuals and clubs.
73. Keep up the good work. ARES and ACS are both growing in
numbers and working together in the section. This type of
PACIFIC DIVISION emergency work is the backbone of our existence and should
EAST BAY: SM, Andy Oppel, N6AJO—ASMs: NJ6T, be kept in mind when dealing with any agency. Cooperation
KE6QJV. SEC: KE6NVU. DECs: KE6QJV/Alameda County, is the key word. See you at the convention or on the air!
KO6JR/Contra Costa County, WA7IND/Napa County, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY: SM, Donald Costello, W7WN—
K6HEW/Solano County, N6UOW/Training, W6CPO/Techni- ASM: Mike Siegel, KI6PR. ASM: John Lee, K6YK. SEC: Kent
cal Services, KQ6TM/Section Plans and Administration. LeBarts, K6IN. ACC: Charles McConnell, W6DPD. OOC: Vic-
OOC: KD6FFN. STM: W6DOB. ACC: NJ6T. EB Web Page: tor Magana, N1VM. STM: Fred Silveira, K6RAU. I am writing
http://www.pdarrl.org/ebsec/. Webmaster is KB6MP. this Section News in May and the weather is already showing
Congrats to ORCA on the new club call, KG6FDP. MDARC signs of a possibly hot summer. Due to the energy crisis here
members KK6WB, KR6CR, KG6EWZ, KF7GD, KF6NBO, in California power outages during parts of the day are a very
KK6SJ, KF6VSH, KF6VSG, KE6GDK, WN6WTV, NN6E, real possibility. Those of you who have battery backed up
W6JJP, N6FQQ, AD6TA, KO6PW, KG6DER, K6DRU, stations solar or otherwise or generators are going to make
WA6TXS, KF6EII, KE6PXW, AD6KV, KE6VRT, KA6BUD, the difference should a disaster strike. I would like to ask that
KD6OBX, N6VK, WA5OQZ, KF6TKO and KG6AWW assisted any amateur with independent power or power generation
with the Cinderella Classic Bicycle Ride on March 31, which capability in the Section who could help with communications
included placing APRS (GPS) trackers in 3 vehicles. VVRC during an emergency in the Section contact, via e-mail, Kent
supported the MS Walk on April 21st and members KF6ZSH, LeBarts, K6IN to let him know your name, call sign, location,
KF6VBJ, W6ROY, KF6KFP, K6HEW, WH6AB, N6WVF, phone number. You can e-mail Kent at k6in@elite.net. Kent
KC6WYC, K6ZU, KD6FZY and NI6V supported The March of is the Section Emergency Coordinator. Once again the Fresno
Dimes Walkamerica on April 28th. SARS congratulates ARC had their annual hamfest in the foothills east of Fresno.
K6FRC (formerly KF6QZK) on his upgrade to General. March I was pleased to attend this event and, as usual the food was
tfc: W6DOB 745, WB6UZX 21, KE6QR 6. PSHR: W6DOB. great. The Turlock ARC assisted with communications for the
BPL: W6DOB. Tfc nets: NCN1/3630/7PM; NCN2-SLOW SES- March of Dimes walkathon during May and the Stanislaus
SION/3705/9PM; NCN-VHF/145.21/7:30 PM; RN6/3655/7:45 ARA assisted with communication during a charity bikeathon

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 as well. It is always good public relations when we are in- KU4WH (NCS), KW4AW, KA4CTX, KG4GIY, N7FAN, KV4AP,
volved with our communities. Merced ARES is affiliated with KG4JBD, KG4MJR, KE4NFK and K3MZ. Thankfully, an emer-
the Merced County Sheriff’s Dept. and assisted with commu- gency situation did not develop. The W4OVH club repeater
nications in May at the Los Banos Fair. ARES coordinated was used for the event. The Franklin County Amateur Radio
communications from the mobile communications center at Club members provided communication support for their lo-
the fair grounds. I would like to announce the appointment of cal chapter MS walk. It was held on May 5th in Rocky Mount,
a new Emergency Coordinator for San Joaquin County. Barry Va. I would like to thank both groups for their dedication to
Tepperman, AC4US of Clements CA has joined the ARES supporting public service events. I am pleased to announce
Section team. Welcome aboard Barry. Everyone have a great that David A. Lane, KG4GIY, has been appointed to the po-
and safe summer. sition of EC for the County of Prince William. Thanks, David,
SANTA CLARA VALLEY: SM, Glenn Thomas, WB6W—SEC: for volunteering your time to this very important position. I am
KM6GE. BM: WB6MRQ. TC: WA6PWW. OOC: KB6FPW. sure your community will appreciate the services you and
SCV Homepage is http://www.pdarrl.org/scvsec - Info on li- your group will be able to provide. In District 2, Fairfax County,
cense exam sessions is also available on the SCV the ARES/RACES Basic Operator Course was provided and
homepage... Field Day is fast approaching. A source of 100 hosted May 9 by the Fairfax County Police Department. At-
FD bonus points is the SM message. The details are in the FD tendees included 30 amateurs and served agency represen-
rules in May QST. After FD, I will list the calls and club names tatives from National Capitol Chapter American Red Cross;
from all of the messages I actually receive in this column. National Capital Wing Civil Air Patrol; Fairfax Hospital; Fair
Watch for it in August QST. Loma Prieta Amateur Radio Club Oaks Hospital; Fauquier Hospital; Fauquier County Emer-
(http://www.accesscom.com/~ziegler/lparc.html) meets the gency Services; Fairfax County Police Emergency Services,
first Monday of each month at the CDF Burrell Forest Fire and Fairfax County Public Works. Remember, if there is a
Station at 25050 Highland Way. The meetings start at 7:30 training program given in your area make sure you try and get
PM. The Foothill College Electronics Flea market will be the local agencies invited. They need to know what kind of
meeting again on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Turn your services Amateur Radio can provide for them in an emer-
junk into cash and vice versa! The Santa Cruz County ARC gency. Don’t forget the Virginia ARES/RACES will be con-
meets at 7:30 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month at Domini- ducting another training session, hosted by District 13. The
can Hospital, 1515 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. Visit their Web event is scheduled for July 28, 2001, at the Virginia Tech
site at www.k6bj.org for more info. West Valley ARA meets on Campus in Blacksburg, Va. All registered ARES/RACES
the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Mary members and emergency management officials are invited to
Campbell room (Q-84) at the Campbell Community Center. attend. On line registration is available at: www.aresva.org.
Check out their web page at www.wvara.org...The Palo Alto DX IS. Very 73 de AF4CD. Tfc: W3BBQ 812, KV4AP 421,
ARAmeets on the first Friday at 7:30 PM in the Menlo Park WA4DOX 273, K4YVX 260, W4CAC 135, K0IBS 135, N4ABM
Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park. The 126, KR4MA 94, KV4AN 81, K4MTX 72, WB4ZNB 70,
Lockheed-Martin ARC has a club net every Wednesday night KE4PAP 44, AF4CD 43, WD4MIS 28, W4SEE 27, K4TX 24,
at 8 PM local on the linked club repeaters, WA6GFY (224.28- KU4MF 22, WB4UHC 21, W4YE 21, KB4CAU 7, W4MWC 6,
100 Hz, 443.775+ 100 Hz, 1283.7- and 145.62 simplex). The W4JLS 6, K4JM 3, N4FNT 3.
nets are simply to pass information of a formal or informal WEST VIRGINIA: SM, O.N. (Olie) Rinehart, WD8V—STM:
nature. For more info contact WB6PVU/Terry tnak@pacbell KC8CON. SEC: W8XF. ASEC: KA8ZOO. SGL: K8BS. TC:
.net. The Garlic Valley ARC meets on the LAST Saturday of K8LG. OOC: N8OYY. ACC: KA8ZGY. APRSC: W8XF. PIC:
each month, at the Little House Restaurant in Gilroy on N8TMW. Hello to all and best wishes to the mothers out there
Monterey Avenue. The meeting follows breakfast at 8 AM. For in radio land! You might notice a change in the heading.
information, contact Tony Armendariz, AD6ID, 408-683-2025. WD8MKS, Jimmie Hewlitt, found it necessary to resign his
If you’d like to see your club mentioned in these pages, send position as Affiliated Club Coordinator that he has served for
me a copy of your club newsletter to me at home (address on some 8 years. He has a done a good job and will assist his
page 12 of this issue of QST) or via e-mail (wb6w@arrl.org). replacement, KA8ZGY, Ann Rinehart. Ann’s appointment is
I can’t report it if you don’t send it! See you next month! 73 de effective immediately, and you affiliated clubs will be hearing
Glenn, WB6W. Tfc: W6PRI (Apr) 4. from her soon! By the way, the state radio council is looking
for camera-ready ads for the convention brochure. Get your
ROANOKE DIVISION club’s ad and sponsor page. Send it to N8OYY, Ed Messinger,
ASAP. The WV QSO party is shaping up to be one of the best.
NORTH CAROLINA: SM, John Covington, W4CC—SEC: Check out the WVSARC Web site for details on it and the
KE4JHJ. STM: N0SU. BM: KD4YTU. TC: K4ITL. PIC: KN4AQ. 2001 Convention. 73. Tfc: KA8WNO 339, W8YS 195,
OOC: W4ZRA. SGL: AB4W. ACC: vacant. http://www WD8DHC 168, KC8CON 79, W8WWF 77, WW8D 61, N8BP
.ncarrl.org. I have just completed the ARRL Amateur Radio 10, N8NMA 9, KC8OJN 6, N8FXH 10, N8BP 11. PSHR: W8YS
Emergency Communications Course Level I. I am impressed 199, KC8CON 143, WD8DHC 128, KA8WNO 118, WW8D
at the sophistication of this online course. This course is one 111 WVFN 1206/183/1002 KC8CON; WVMDN 866/16/500
of many training options available to us, and is worth a look if WW8D; WVN E 94/73/225 W8WWF; WVN L 102/83/317
you want to supplement your local training or if your county W8WWF; ARES/RACES 76/1/96.
does not yet have a training program. It won’t teach you ev-
erything you need to know, but it provides a good foundation. ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION
Several other folks in North Carolina have taken this course
already, and all so far have reported good results. Some have COLORADO: SM, Tim Armagost, WB0TUB—ASM: Jeff Ryan,
even expressed an interest in becoming certified as an in- N0WPA. SEC: Mike Morgan, N5LPZ. STM: Mike Stansberry,
structor. With this level of enthusiasm, I hope that by the end K0TER. ACC: Ron Deutsch, NK0P. PIC: Erik Dyce, W0ERX.
of the year we will be able to offer the course in a classroom OOC: Karen Schultz, KA0CDN & Glenn Schultz, W0IJR. SGL:
setting. It will require 14-21 hours of class time but should be Mark Baker, KG0PA. TC: Bob Armstrong, AE0B. BM: Jerry
well worth it. Many thanks for the efforts of Ann Gibson, Cassidy, N0MYY. Another tower problem in Colorado: Mike,
N4AIG, President of the Greensboro Amateur Radio Associa- WN0HYD applied for a zoning variance to the Manitou Springs
tion, in securing a proclamation from the Governor declaring 25 foot height limit for tower structures in residential areas.
June 23-29 as Amateur Radio Week. Sad to report that Although Mike had support from his neighbors and no parties
Everett, W4TTS (OBS) is a Silent Key. April Traffic: W4EAT opposed his request, both the city planning commission, then
769 (BPL), NC4ML 438, AB4E 433, W4IRE 197, K4IWW 182, the city council on appeal denied his request. Perhaps its time
AA4YW 169, KE4JHJ 118, KI4YV 103, AD4XV 67, W3HL 41, to start looking at statewide legislation. Several states have
KE4AHC 32, AC4DV 28, WA2EDN 27, WA4SRD 26, N0SU now passed “PRB-1-Like” statutes— I like Virginia’s which
23, W4CC 22, NT4K 14, KB8VCZ 7, KG4MBQ 7, AE4HJ 6, states that no local ordinances shall restrict Amateur Radio
KE4YMA 6, KT4CD 6, N4NTO 6, KC4PGN 5, N8UTY 4. antennas to less than 75 feet in urban areas or 200 feet in
SOUTH CAROLINA: SM, Patricia M. Hensley, N4ROS—It rural areas. We need to think about organizing an effort here
has been six months since I was elected SC Section Manager in Colorado. Interested in helping? Let me know. Do you vol-
during which time I have proudly served both you and ARRL. unteer your time as a ham “outside the shack”? There are so
Most of you realize that one of my primary post-election goals many ways in which we all can enhance our great hobby by
was a closure of the diverse Amateur Radio ranks in SC. volunteering. Some are officers of clubs, others are ARRL
However, it seems to me that this very important inclusion appointees and still others volunteer with specialized groups
process has not progressed at an acceptable rate. Let us such as EOSS or Skywarn. We need to keep bringing in “new
explore some of the possible reasons for this: strong indi- blood” to these worthy efforts. You old timers: take a new ham
vidual allegiance to a local group or activity; lack of aware- under your wing and introduce him or her to what interests you
ness regarding a unified philosophy; lack of concern for the about ham radio. You newer folks: get involved! Don’t hesi-
future of Amateur Radio; or displeasure with ARRL policies. tate to come forward because you think you don’t know
Now, consider some of the actions which would lead me to my enough— we all started at the beginning! 73, de N0WPA. NTS
conclusions: even after repeated requests for a President’s Tfc: AD0A 179, K0TER 142, KI0RP 59, W0ZZS 42. CAWN:
Council in SC, there have been only several responses; not W0WPD 692, W0LVI 591, K4ARM 556, W0GGP 385, AB0PG
all amateurs belong to ARRL or listen to statewide nets; an 340, K0HBZ 337, W0NCD 308, WB0VET 285, KI0ND 273,
expression on the part of some amateurs that this is only a WD0CKP 257, WB0TYT 224, N0NMP 207, N0DKK 89.
hobby and one does not have any responsibility to their fellow NEW MEXICO: SM, Joe T. Knight, W5PDY— New Mexico
amateurs; lack of attendance at ARRL forums during Roadrunner Net handled 107 msgs with 1167 checkins. New
hamfests; and open criticism, verbally and in print, of ARRL Mexico Breakfast Club handled 231 msgs with 1008 checkins.
policies. During the recent Upstate Hamfest, Riley Yucca Net handled 32 msgs with 793 checkins. Caravan Club
Hollingsworth suggested that similar problems may even exist Net handled 2 msgs with 63 checkins. SCAT Net handled 10
nationally. He also stated that ARRL provides the “national msgs with 519 checkins. Four Corners Net handled 30 msgs
voice” for Amateur Radio. He further suggested that the con- with 275 checkins. GARS Net handled 5 msgs with 38
tinued future of Amateur Radio will be enhanced by the recent checkins. Rusty’s Net handled 92msgs with 793 checkins.
thrust in FCC enforcement. This enforcement has resulted Valencia County Net handled 16 msgs with 41 checkins.
from the extensive and prolonged efforts of ARRL. Although Deming ARC Net handled 17msgs with 67 checkins. The
six months have passed, I am still intensely dedicated to the Spring Tailgate at ABQ was a success with hams from all over
same goals which I expressed in January. Once again, I re- NM, TX, CO & AZ. Thanks to the Caravan Club & ABQ ARC
quest that the diverse Amateur Radio community in SC work for making this event so successful. After the Tail Gate, many
together to secure the future of Amateur Radio under the of us drove to Las Cruces for an outstanding Bean & Chili
leadership of the ARRL. Tfc: AF4QZ 243, KA4LRM 120, Feed and Swapfest. The Mesilla Valley ARC done a wonder-
KG4FQG 65, K3LM 58, W4DRF 46, WB4PCS/KA4UIV 26, ful job of building a clubhouse and making everyone wel-
K4JMV 24, WD4BUH 18, K4BG 2. come. The NM ARRL State Hamfest has lots of exciting plans
VIRGINIA: SM, Lynn Gahagan, AF4CD—ASM: KC4ASF. for Aug 25-26. Alamogordo ARC has planned a hamfest for
SEC, OOC: KR4UQ. STM: W4CAC. ASM/A: KE4NBX. ASM/ Saturday, Sept 1. Looking forward to that! ARES/RACES
B: W4TLM. ASM/C, TC: W4IN. ASM/D: KF4LGV. PIC: W2MG. groups have performed well. Sorry to report the passing of
Field Day is just a week or so away. Hope to hear everyone W4WDL, W5IZO, W5DKD & KD9NQ. They will be missed by
on the air. Don’t forget the bonus points for the NTS mes- all. Vy best 73, W5PDY.
sages. The Ole Virginia Hams Amateur Radio Club provided UTAH: SM, Mel Parkes, AC7CP— Summer is now in full swing
communication support for the April 21 Multiple Sclerosis and lots of neat events going on. Check with your local club
Walk 2001 at the Manassas Battlefield NP area. The following or ARES group to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun: a
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 fireworks display assistance, bicycle races, marathon races,
just to name a few. If, by chance, your club or group hasn’t
taken the opportunity to get involved supporting one of these
activities, find one that would suit your group. It’s lots of fun
and you get the opportunity to practice using your Amateur
Radio skills. By the time you receive this issue of QST, you will
only have a few days left to register for the best UTAH
HAMFEST ever! If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait. Do
it now. Make your reservations for the Utah hamfest, July 13-
15 at Ruby’s Inn. For hamfest info and hotel or campsite res-
ervations also see the Web site at http://www.utahhamfest
.org. 73 de Mel, AC7CP.
WYOMING: SM, Bob Williams, N7LKH—April has come with
the March of Dimes Walkathon (now called WalkAmerica)
enjoying com support from the Wyoming Amateur Radio com-
munity. Reports are in from Cody, 140+ walkers supported by
N7ZRM, K7EMS, K7KD, KF7MC, KE7MK and KD7LTJ and
LTI; from Casper, 275 walkers; Cheyenne, no numbers;
Worland, 40 walkers supported by K7ETE, KC7EMT,
KB7FPW, KB7FGN, WB7S and KC7ZTS. No other clubs have
reported participation, but one presumes the usual ones have
done. This event is being a regular opportunity to practice
Amateur Radio communication support over a citywide area.
The individual groups perform better and more confidently
with each passing year. The next com support events are
support to the Ride Around Wyoming bicycle ride 17-22 June
centered on Cody, followed by the Tour de Wyoming bicycle
tour 22-27 July starting and finishing in Gillette and circling
the edge of the Black Hills. The RAW event com support will
be supplied by CMARC, but support for T de Wy is yet to be
worked out. Net QNI/QTC/Sess: Pony Express Net 217/2/4;
HERC Net 78/0/4; Jackalope Net 413/0/24. Tfc: NN7H 279.
PSHR: NN7H 192.

SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION
ALABAMA: SM, Bill Cleveland, KR4TZ – ASMs: W4XI,
WB4GM, KB4KOY. SEC: W4NTI. STM: AC4CS. BM:
KA4ZXL. OOC: WB4GM. SGL: KU4PY. ACC: KV4CX. TC:
W4OZK. PIC: KA4MGE. I hope everybody had a successful
Field Day! Just because Field Day is over, doesn’t mean the
fun associated with it should end. Try going camping with
some fellow hams, and operate portable. How about contact-
ing other countries and racking up some points in DXCC?
Having trouble working DX? Try working all states, instead.
Operate CW not because you have to, but because you want
to. Need more ideas? Try sending radiograms to your distant
friends and relatives, or better yet send a radiogram to a ham
you haven’t heard in a while and try to schedule a radio con-
tact. So why all the hoopla? Well... Amateur Radio is only as
good as YOU make it. There is no time like the present to
rejuvenate our Radio Service. Especially since school is out
for the summer. Clubs should have more social radio events
and portable operations and invite some children to the fun.
We insure our Radio Service’s prosperity in the future by
getting these kids involved today! Speaking of staying in-
volved. We are nearing the peak of hurricane season. Be
prepared to activate your station, if needed. Remember the
primary emergency frequencies that are used in Alabama. On
75 meters, we use 3.965 MHz and on 40 meters we use 7.243
MHz. For optimum performance, install some dipoles that are
resonant to these frequencies to your station. In case of inter-
ference, we should observe the +/- 5 kHz rule on the frequen-
cies. Try to find the net by first tuning up the band by no more
than 5 kHz above the published net frequency, and if no luck
try tuning down to no less than 5 kHz below the published net
frequency. Just remember up frequency first . God Bless &
73, Bill Cleveland, KR4TZ. Tfc: WA4GQS 519, W4ZJY 235,
WB4GM 200, W4CKS 187, KC4VNO 122, AC4CS 87,
KG4KCC 50, WB4BHH 47, W4QAT 34, W4XI 9, WB4TVY 8.
GEORGIA: SM: Sandy Donahue, W4RU—ASM/South Ga:
Marshall Thigpen, W4IS. ASM/Legal: Jim Altman, W4UCK.
Asst SM/IT: Mike Boatright, KO4WX, SEC: Lowry Rouse,
KM4Z. STM: Jim Hanna, AF4NS. SGL: Charles Griffin,
WB4UVW. BM: Eddie Kosobucki, K4JNL. ACC: Susan
Swiderski, AF4FO. OOC: Mike Swiderski, K4HBI. TC: Fred
Runkle, K4KAZ. PIC: Matt Cook, KG4CAA. Web site
www.qsl.net/arrl-ga. Had a terrific turnout at the Calhoun
hamfest in late April. The hamfest in July is the Gainesville
Hamfest sponsored by the Lanierland ARC. It is in the air-
conditioned Georgia Mountain Center on July 14. Also in July
is a major communications event: the Georgia Games. Lots of
amateurs are needed for this huge sporting event that occurs
at dozens of venues throughout the metro Atlanta area. Con-
tact KE4QLH@arrl.net to volunteer. Speaking of KE4QLH,
David won a scholarship from the League to continue his
studies at Ga Tech. Another scholarship winner is James
Fletcher, KG4FGL, Columbus, a student at Indiana Univer-
sity. Congrats to both. Our sympathies go to the family of SK,
Russ Ballard, AF4WX, Calhoun. Officers of Milledgeville ARC:
Pres. KE4UWJ, VP and Tres. K4TNP, Sec. KG4AVN, Trustee
KJ4C. Regretfully another Silent Key to report: Charlie
Walker, W4JMW, formerly from Macon, now in Palm Bay, Fl.
Had too much to eat at the annual picnic of the Ga Cracker
Net/Ga SSB assn. Good music, good fellowship followed. With
Field Day coming I will put on a dozen pounds sampling all the
food on my annual tour of Atlanta area FD sites. Don’t know
which is better-the food or the RF. 73, Sandy. Tfc (Feb):
AF4NS 222, W4WXA 182, WB4GGS 122, KG4FXG 96, K1FP
84, KE4R 75, K4WKT 67, W4AET 47, K4ZC 40, KE4HHE 30,
K4BEH 23, K4JNL 12, K4BAI 5.
NORTHERN FLORIDA: SM, Rudy Hubbard, WA4PUP—ACC:
WA4B. BM: N4GMU. OOC: KD4NLV. PIC: KF4HFC. SEC:
WA4NDA. SGL: KC4N. STM: WX4H. TC: KO4TT. Packet:
N4GMU. Most of the time for April was involved with a pro-
posed antenna and tower bill submitted to Senator Garcia of
the Miami area. The bill titled SB1502, which was to provide
criteria for the permitting and installation of supporting struc-
tures (poles, mass, and towers) for antennas used in the op-
eration of amateur radio stations licensed by the FCC in any
residential lot in Miami and Dade County only. After much
exchange of information between the three Florida Sections
and the originator of the bill, it was concluded a bill for the
entire State would be better. However, the bill did not survive
the Committee in the Legislature. The three Section Mangers
along with the State Government Liaison (who is appointed by
each of the Mangers) will attempt to prepare a bill for the next
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 the bill will contain, but will try and keep everyone posted. The
best way is if you are a member of the ARRL, go to the Web
and subscribe to have an e-mail address with your call sign
@arrl.net. The bill should provide no restrictions on Amateur
Radio antennas or their support structures by private cov-
enant, homeowners’ associations, or similar restrictions.
Building permits shall not be required of installation, no re-
strictions on property lines, and heights. One of the essential
requirements is to convince the Legislators the need for Ama-
teur Radio during disasters, which by the way is the first re-
quirement for licensing by he FCC is to provide communica-
tions during emergencies. If you have any ideas please send
them to my e-mail wa4pup@ arrl.org. 73 de Rudy WA4PUP.
Tfc: WX4H 3958, NR2F 1094, KE4DNO 422, AG4DL 234,
WD4GDB 201, K8KV 187, WX4J 178, N9MN 169, KB2EV 163,
W4KIX 161, KE4PRB 157, K4DMH 124, K1JPG 103, KG4EZQ
91, AB4PG 85, KF4WIJ 84, W5MEN 79, W8IM 72, AF4PU 59,
WA1VOP 46, KM4WC 38, K4JTD 37, KB4DCR 28, WA4EYU
22, N4JAQ 16, KJ4HS 11, WD4IIO 6.
PUERTO RICO: SM, Víctor Madera, KP4PQ— Debido a que
se aproxima la temporada de mal tiempo en el Caribe ya se
están organizando los distintos grupos de trabajo para ofrecer
comunicaciones de emergencia. La Cruz Roja necesita
voluntarios para esos menesteres. Pronto comienza la
reactivación de los programas de ARES y SKYWARN.
Perdimos un gran radioaficionado amante de las
comunicaciones vía satélite—KP4EKG SK. Nuestro pésame
a sus familiares. Se comenzaron los talleres para “Oficial
Observers”. El primer grupo fue del área metro y ya está
trabajando en su certificación. Pronto habrá más talleres en
la isla. Por primera vez el ARRL facilita este entrenamiento en
español. Si usted está interesado comuníquese con su “Sec-
tion Manager”, su dirección aparece en la página 12 de QST.
El PRARL celebró el ARRL Field Day en las facilidades de
Bacardí. Se completó la primera ronda de exámenes que
ofrece el ARRL/VEC de PR alrededor de la isla. Los
resultados fueron excelentes. Las próximas sesiones serán
en Arecibo, Aguadilla y San Germán. El curso preparatorio
para nuevos Technician comienza en la UPR el 11 de julio de
2001. Sigue la campaña de afiliación al ARRL. Interesados
comuníquense con el Section Manager por correo regular,
teléfono, o vía email a kp4pq@arrl.org.
SOUTHERN FLORIDA: SM, Phyllisan West, KA4FZI— SEC:
W4SS. STM: KJ4N. ACC: WA4AW. PIC: W4STB. OOC:
K4GP. BM: KC4ZHF. SGL: KC4N. DEC/ASM: N4LEM,
WB9SHT, AA4BN, KD4GR, WB2WPA. Web Page: http://
www.sflarrl.org. Thanks to the South Brevard, Dade, Ft Myers,
Indian River, Vero Beach Clubs, and ECs for the newsletters
and activity information. The MOD(March of Dimes) group
was so pleased with the South Brevard ARC assistance that
they gave the club a nice plaque at the windup ceremonies.
Way to go, Brevard! Broward hams also worked in the MOD
Walkathon this month. The ARPSC group of Dade Co is re-
ceiving accolades for their extra service on MOD and other
running/walkathon events. Taking their clue from athletic
events, they provide “misting stations” to prevent dropout due
to heat exhaustion. Great idea, Dade! Indian River took part
in the Emergency Management display at Merritt Square Mall,
supported the MOD, and the VBARC also supported the
American Red Cross street fair in Vero Beach. There was a
challenge at the Senior Good Life Race/Walk when the num-
ber finishing was less than the number beginning. The hams
scrambled (no yolk) and finally accounted for everyone. Mar-
tin County’s KE4UEI has been taking ham radio into the
schools with an emphasis on WX safety. Having lived through
a direct lightning hit, he speaks from experience. Palm Beach
Co ARES (PBCARES) organized communication for several
events including the WPB Diabetes Run and the MOD. More
than 25 hams participated in each event! April Traffic by STM,
Jan, KJ4N: WA9VND 1438, KJ4N 671, KA4FZI 440, K4FQU
401, AA4BN 192, KD4GR 190, KC4ZHF 104, KF4OMB 97,
KD4HGU 93, WA4EIC 76, KD4JMV 71, W8SZU 68, KE4UOF
63, AF4NR 58, KE4WBI 56, WB4PAM 54, W6VIF 51, KN4JN
50, WA4CSQ 34, K4VMC (club) 30, KG4CHW 25, W3JI 8,
KG4MLC 8, KG4GZL 7, K4OVC 7, W4WYR 6. 73, Phyllisan
West, KA4FZI, Section Manager, Southern Florida.
VIRGIN ISLANDS: SM, John Ellis, NP2B, St Croix—ASM:
Drew, NP2E, St Thomas. ASM: Mal, NP2L, St John. Sect
Internet Mgr, SIM: Jeanette, NP2C, St Croix. SEC: Duane,
NP2CY, St Thomas. PIC: Lou, KV4JC, St Croix. ACC: Debbie,
NP2DJ, St Thomas. NM: Bob, VP2VI/W0DX, Tortola. St Croix
“Half Ironman” triathlon went off of May 6 with out a hitch. Tnx
Bob, KP2CG, Chuck,WP2AAA, Ivan, NP2LI, Winston, NP2LG,
Hilroy, NP2IT, Lou, KV4JC, Jim NP2LK, Bill, NP2EF, Cleo,
NP2BW, Jeanette, NP2C, Matt, NP2FK, Chris, NP2EL, and your
truly John, NP2B. Excellent coordination with race committee
and VI Police. Congratulations to Manny, NP2KW, on his recent
upgrade. St John ARC group assisting with communications for
the island cleanup on Earth Day. Among those helping were
Mal, NP2L, Paul, NP2JF, George, KP2G, and Marie, KP2QL. St
John ARC also planning Field Day participation. One xmtr with
site to be selected. Not wanting to think about it, but hurricane
season just 20 days away as of this writing. Repeaters: St. John
146.63, St. Thomas 146.81 and St Croix 147.25. Section Web
site www.viaccess.net/~jellis. 73, John, NP2B.
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA: SM, Dave Armbrust, AE4MR
ae4mr@arrl.org http://www.wcfarrl.org—ASM: NA4AR. ASM-
Web: N4PK. ASM-Legal: K4LAW. SEC: KD4E. TC: KT4WX.
BM: KE4WU. STM: AB4XK. SGL: KC4N. ACC: AC4MK. PIC:
AB2V. Field Day is June 23-24 please lend a hand and enjoy
the event. STM Chet Carruth, AB4XK, was seriously injured
during a fall at work and will be in the hospital for at least 6
weeks. Robert “Rip” Van Winkle, AA4HT, will be taking PSHR,
SAR and Net reports while Chet is in the hospital and Rip is
also taking get-well NTS traffic for Chet. The K4WCF repeater
system has a new net schedule. Monday 7:00 PM-CW Net,
9:00 PM, ARES Net, Tuesday 9:00 PM Skywarn Net, Wednes-
day 7:00 PM Digital Net, 9:00 PM Section Net, Thursdays
7:00 PM Traders Net, 9:00 PM Technical Net, Friday 7:00 PM
SSTV Net, 9:00 PM Section Net. Sundays 7:30 PM WCF
Weekly Net. The K4WCF repeaters operate on a frequency of
145.430 MHz and 442.950 MHz and 146.760 MHz in Pasco.
All use a 100 Hz PL tone. Don Roberts, W4CBS, has been
appointed as the new EC in Highlands. SEC KD4E reports an
increase of 4 ARES members for a new total of 413, 50 Nets,
14 Ops, 8 public service events and 826 total man hours for
April. April Net report is available on the section’s Web page.
PSHR: K4SCL 425, AB4XK 354, AA4HT 280, KF4KSN 203,

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142, KF4OPT 119, KE4VBA 99, AE4MR 97. SAR: K4SCL
1176, AB4XK 756, AA4HT 499, K4RBR 149, AD4IH 144,
KF4KSN 82, KT4PM 60, KF4OPT 41, W4AUN 36, KT4TD 32,
KE4VBA 29, AE4MR 10, AA4WJ 6. 73, Dave, AE4MR.
SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION
ARIZONA: SM, Clifford Hauser, KD6XH—It is time for “Fort
Tuthill”, July 27-29th. Yes, this is the month that most of us wait
for so we can take a trip to cool Flagstaff, talk with old friends,
make new friends, and either sell or buy the additional equip-
ment. Don’t forget that it will cost you $1.00 entrance fee for
whole weekend (not per day). Also the county campground in
the back of the fairgrounds has removed the outside pay show-
ers. This will only effect the people who dry camp using tents.
The campground is in a remodeling mode so it will be about two
(2) more years before the remodeling is complete. If you have
not made any room reservations, do so quickly as the motels
fill up because this is the tourist season. ARCA has set aside
several rooms at the Econo Lodge for people who want to stay
there. Call the motel directly and ask for the ARCA special.
This has been a busy month of public service activity. The
Catalina ARC provided support for the “March of Dimes”
walkathon on April 28. The communications support was
headed by Tom Fagan, WB7NXH, with help from Bob Nace,
KD6OSL, Gay Nace, KD7JYZ, Ed Sherlock, N6KIV, Larry
Brown, W7LB, Dennis Freeman, K2BPK, Jim Johnson,
KD7CQS, Greg Michels, KB7WFO, John Sweeney, WA6PBD,
Al Balius, KD7ECL, Ed Laconto, WR7A, Dick Lavigne, W7PBR,
and Charlie Scarborough, AC7LU. The Hualapai ARC did booth
duty during the Mohave County Educational Fair, 27-29 April
2001, and helped several kids build code practice oscillators.
Yes, several kids were impressed with the old way of commu-
nications. They also put a portable HF station on the air and let
kids talk around the world and across the US. Robert Kimbrell,
AC7BN, spearheaded this effort. The Tucson Repeater Asso-
ciation, with Ted Willis, AA7HX, leading the charge, provided
communications for the “Tour of the Tucson Mountains” Bike
Ride on April 22nd. The Arizona Web site is alive and doing
well. Tom Fagan, WB7NXH, has developed this Web site for
the Arizona section and is always providing new material and
updating it every day. The address is “www.qsl.net/arrlaz/ “
The 2001 ARRL SW Convention will be in Riverside at the
Holiday Inn. Call, write, or e-mail me if you need help or ques-
tions answered. 73, Clifford Hauser, KD6XH. Net: ATEN 295
QNI, 31 QTC, 30 sessions. Tfc: K7VVC 723, W7EP 100.
LOS ANGELES: SM, Phineas J. Icenbice, Jr., W6BF — The
DX convention in Visalia was, just great, as usual. As the most
often heard comments go, it was great to just talk to your
buddies. (Several hams in their nineties and several in their
teens were there as usual.) I met two of the German DX op-
erators, both dentists, that I had talked to many times be-
cause of their outstanding signals. And there was “One out-
standing salesman from ARRL,” President Jim Haynie,
W5JBP. Let me tell you that he is selling ARRL memberships
and he has stirred up “the-faithful.” Jim is working the
“beltway” in Washington to SAVE OUR SPECTRUM! Is there
anything more important? More memberships mean more
money now and more pressure and friendships that we can
develop inside the BELTWAY. Amateur RADIO is unknown to
most politicians. As a result of Jim’s enthusiasm, Section
Managers are now required to carry ARRL applications for
MEMBERSHIP. Jim is really a down-to-earth salesman and
the right guy for doing our President’s job. We should be very
proud that our Director Fried Heyn, WA6WZO, was Jim’s
sponsor and nominated him at the Board meeting. Thanks,
Fried, you are really one of the all time great Directors. Jim
and Fried both are known “workaholics” and have their ARRL
priorities properly aligned and tuned for our benefit. We SMs
hope to hear you check-in on our 8 AM Sunday net at 3.965
MHz. Vy 73 de Phineas, W6BF.
SAN DIEGO: SM, Tuck Miller, NZ6T, 619-475-7333; Can you
believe this year is already half over? The Del Mar Fair, now
known once again as the San Diego County Fair is still in
progress until July 4. If you would like to help out at the fair,
contact Duncan KF6ILA at kf6ila@hotmail.com. We did move
our monthly ARES meeting to a different locale, however we
may have to move again. We only had 7 people in attendance
during our May meeting. Yes, we had a special event going on
at the same time, however, that only took about 10 ops at the
most. Our meeting is taking place at the time of this writing at
Coco’s Family Restaurant, 5955 Balboa Ave. That is on the
corner of Balboa and Genese. Breakfast starts at about 7:30
AM, with the meeting starting at about 8 or so. Our monthly
training sessions will start at 10 AM down the road a bit, at the
Kearney Mesa Rec Center. I would like to ask each of the
newsletter editors to please make sure I am on your clubs
newsletter distribution list. John Hudson WA6HYQ, tells me he
is still in need of committee chairs for our upcoming 2002 con-
vention in scenic Escondido, Ca. The convention will be held
August 16-18. LAST CHANCE to get your membership rates at
a discounted price. New rate is effective July 1, and you can
save by getting multiple years before that deadline. For ex-
ample, Seniors can get 5 years for $122, while normal mem-
berships can be obtained for $146. If you haven’t signed up yet,
put this magazine down NOW, and call 860-594-0200. On to
traffic: KT6A 1278, KD6YJB 152, WA6IIK 1. BPL: KT6A 1278.
PSHR: KT6A 140, KD6YJB 53, KO6BU 36. 73, Tuck, NZ6T.
SANTA BARBARA: SM, Robert Griffin, K6YR (k6yr@arrl.org
or k6yr@arrl.net)—SEC: Jack Hunter, KD6HHG (kd6hhg@
arrl.net). STM: Ed Shaw, KF6SHU (kf6shu@arrl.net). SGL:
Paul Lonnquist, NS6V (paul@dock.net). ACC: Michael
Atmore, KE6DKU (ke6dku@aol.com). OOC: Howard
Coleman, N6VDV (N6VDV@arrl.net). PIC: Jeff Reinhardt,
AA6JR (jreinh@ix.netcom.com). TC: Warren Glenn, KM6RZ,
(wglennrz@ix.netcom.com). ASMs: Ventura, Don Milbury,
W6YN (w6yn@arrl.net). Santa Barbara, Marvin Johnston,
KE6HTS, (ke6hts@sbarc.org); San Luis Obisipo, Bill
Palmerston, K6BWJ, (bpalmers@fix.net) & for Internet, Jack
Bankson, AD6AD (ad6ad@arrl.net); & DECs: Santa Barb-
Dave Lamb, WA6BRW (wa6brw@arrl.net); SLO-Bill Peirce,
KE6FKS (ke6fks@arrl.net) & Ven-Dave Gilmore, AA6VH
(aa6vh@arrl.net). WELCOME Marvin, KE6HTS, as the new-
est Section Cabinet member! Marvin is the Assistant Section
Manager for Santa Barbara Co. Congrats! Make plans to at-
tend the 2001 SW Division Convention coming up on Sept 7-
9 in Riverside, CA. Contact: w6ybs@arrl.net. FREE instant

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majordomo@qth.net the message subscribe arrlsb. SB Sec
Web: www.qsl.net/arrlsb/. Join in our Section NTS traffic nets:
SCN slow speed NTS Net, M-F, at 1915 local on 3598 kHz &
SCN/SB at 2100 local on 147.000+(131.8), 224.90- (131.8) &
449.300-(131.8). That’s 30 in memory of SK, KK6NQ.
WEST GULF DIVISION
NORTH TEXAS: SM, Larry Melby, KA5TXL—Severe Storm
season is now in full swing. We have had a couple of storms
recently in which they did spawn a few tornadoes and a few
others that almost did. Fortunately the injuries were few and
not a whole lot of damage. However, we cannot afford to
become complacent about them and what we would do after
a disaster such as that. But tornadoes are not the only thing
we face in the world today. Ice storms, power failures, hurri-
canes and the list goes on and on all of these are things that
disrupt our daily routine and place countless lives in danger.
The question is what would you do, who would you contact,
and what would you report. If you don’t know, then I suggest
that you need to do the following: 1) go to www.Isic.net/net/
sec.html and look up the Emergency Coordinator for your
county and get signed up with ARES in your home county and
start learning the procedures that they use. If you cannot
contact the EC the check with the District EC or the Section
EC and of course myself. 2) Sign up for the ARRL’S Emer-
gency Communicator’s Course when it’s available. 3) Become
active in the National Traffic System, learn how to format and
send radiograms. 4) Participate in a local public service activ-
ity such as a race or walk-a-thon. It is a lot of fun; you get to
meet other hams. And you learn how to operate in a net struc-
tured environment 5) Have a back-up plan. If the power goes
out will my radios still work (a single HT battery pack is the
wrong answer) Solar chargers, deep cycle marine type bat-
teries, generators etc are a better choice. If your antennas are
blown down by wind or ice, do you have a dipole or a j-pole
ready to go? They are a relatively inexpensive and practical
antennas to have as back ups. So learn to be an asset in an
emergency. 73 de KA5TXL. Tfc. KC5OZT 299, N5NHJ 118,
W5AYX 95, KC5QZZ 77, WA5I 75, KB5TCH 61, AC5Z 7.
OKLAHOMA: SM, Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT—ASMs: N6CL,
W6CL, W5ZTN. SEC: KA7GLA. ACC: KB5BOB. PIC: N7XYO.
OOC: WB9VMY. SGL: W5NZS. STM: K5KXL. Members of sev-
eral Tulsa, Broken Arrow and surrounding area clubs partici-
pated in the grand opening of Disaster Alley, an exceptional
exposition of storm disaster safety information located in East
Tulsa’s Eastland Mall. PIC Mark Conklin, N7XYO, and mem-
bers of the Tulsa Repeater Organization spearheaded the ef-
fort. They had a booth with a TV/VCR playing storm footage
mixed with news clips from media stories on community service
efforts by ham radio operators. A Ham Radio demo was also
available for the public. Third party communications were made
between the booth and the Red Cross EmTRAC vehicle and
also Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency’s MOCC I
emergency command vehicle. No word yet on the new location
of the section Web page. Ham Holiday is coming up this month
and it looks to be another good year. They will be back in the
Arts and Crafts building again. The Central States VHF society
conference is also this month. It is close to our area too, Ft.
Worth, TX. http://www.csvhfs.org. This time of the year every-
one is usually getting ready for Field Day, so I didn’t have that
much to report on this month. Sorry if I missed anything. Again,
if you have announcements or information pertaining to the
section, post them to the section list. Subscribe at
majordomo@qth.net with the line SUBSCRIBE ARRL-OK in the
BODY of your message. That’s it for now. 73, Charlie. Tfc: KF5A
360, KK5GY 360, WA5OUV 355, WB5NKD 217, N5IKN 200,
WB5NKC 159, K5KXL 140, KE5JE 124, WA5IMO 82, KM5VA
81, KI5LQ 59, W5REC 25, N5FM 2.
SOUTH TEXAS: SM, Ray Taylor, N5NAV—ASMs: KS5V,
N5WSW, W5GKH, K5DG, N5LYG, WA5UZB, KK5CA, K5EJL,
W5ZX, WA5TUM, KB5AWM, WA5JYK, K5PFE, K5PNV, and
K5SBU. STM: W5GKH. SEC: W5ZX. ACC: N5WSW. TC:
KJ5YN. BM: W5KLV. OOC: AK5Z. SGL: K5PNV. It seems like
every time I start writing the SM News we have a storm come
in. We had one of the worst hail storms in several years. San
Antonio took the hardest hit in South Texas. I hope none of
you lost antenna or had any damage to you property. If you
were in attendance at the 7290 and TTN picnic, you would
realize how simple it is to put up an antenna that really works
well, thanks to Jeff, N5ECP. This could be done in an emer-
gency when you loose your antenna. Take any piece of wire
a piece of coax and your back on the air in grand style. That
is just one of the reasons why hams are so successful in
setting up for emergency communications. If you missed the
7290 picnic, you missed hearing Coy Day speak. Coy kept the
group spellbound for 30 minutes. You missed a lot of good
Bar-B-Que. You missed an good service for the SKs over the
past year conducted by W5AYX. We had a great time of fel-
lowship. By now you are back home from Dayton and Ham
Com 2001. I hope you had a great time this year and found
that item you just couldn’t live without. We have a lot of inter-
esting club activities in South Texas. By the time you read this
you will be getting ready for Field Day 2001. I was in atten-
dance at one of the club meetings that had tried to set up in
a local mall. Due to insurance of the mall, they were refused.
Just a suggestion, you might try to set up in the mall parking
lot. Maybe a tent, mobile unit for antennas, a generator, and
a banner to attract the public. Send a message for them to a
loved one. You will also get used to handling traffic. We need
the public to become aware of what hams really do. And it’s
a free service. Don’t forget the Hamfest in Texas City on July
14. Have a great July. Tfc: W5SEG 1564, W5TUK 252, W5KLV
188, W5GKH 110, W5ZX 90, KA5KLU 89, N5OUJ 86, N5NAV
62, W5ZIN 37, K0YNW 32, KD5GM 32.

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Or, you may pay by credit card sending the informa-
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hamads@arrl.org. The credit card information we need daily and Sunday nets. Grand Rounds: 14.308 MHz
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on the credit card, the credit card number, the expira- Medically-oriented amateurs (physicians, dentists,
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date. Example: Ads received July 16th through August Phone: 973-948-6999. Email: n2erh@email.com
15th will appear in October QST. If the 15th falls on a
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lotteries, prize drawings, games of chance, etc. is not gay/lesbian club. Active multi-band H.F. nets, monthly
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services for sale must check with us to determine if a or P.O. Box 191, Chesterland, OH 44026-0191.
production sample (which will be returned) should be
submitted for examination. Dealers are exempted, un- THE ARRL LETTER — The League’s news digest for
less the product is unknown to us. Check with us if you active amateurs, professionally produced and edited
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The publisher of QST will vouch for the integrity THE Veteran Wireless Operators Association, a 74-
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discriminate in its advertising on the basis of race, our web site for activities, history, membership:
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transfers, advertising and website. More details at
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ASTRON POWER SUPPLY, Brand new w/warranty,
RS-20m $99, RS-35m $145, RS-50m $209, RS-70m
$249, SS-25m $122, SS-30m $135. Call for other
models, 626-286-0118 or sales@aventrade.com;
www.aventrade.com
ATTENTION SB-200 & SB-220 OWNERS: Restore
and up-grade your tired old amplifier with our parts
and kits. Power supply boards, soft keys, soft starts,
new fans & motors, many more items. Write for
details. Please specify the model. Harbach
Electronics, WA4DRU, 2318 S. Country Club Road,
Melbourne, FL 32901-5809. http://
www.harbach.com
ATTENTION YAESU FT-102. Expert repairs. Over
6000 hours servicing the 102. Reasonable rates.
Call evenings, Mal, NC4L, 954-961-2034.
ATTN: CW OPERATORS - Still available! Super
CMOS III Semi-Kit, same features as Logikey K-3.
SASE for details to Idiom Press, 95441-1025.
ATV Video Test Pattern Generators with
Character ID, composite and S-video outputs, audio
tone. Many options. Other video products and kits
also available. Tom Gould, WB6P, GEKCO Labs,
Issaquah, WA. 888-435-7221. www.gekco.com
BATTERY: Sealed lead acid/gel cell and NiMH at
wholesale price. 0.5AH to 100AH, Nexcell NiMH AA
1400mah $2, AAA 600mah $2. 626-286-0118;
www.aventrade.com
Beam Antenna, Butternut Butterfly 10.15. 20. KC
Bands, Rotor and 75 Feet Coax. Best Offer. Will Ship.
KE6QF
BEAM HEADINGS $5.00 PROPAGATION
SOFTWARE $20.00 Engineering Systems Inc., P.O.
Box 1934, Middleburg, Virginia 20118-1934
w4het@aol.com
BEST BUYS by Paddlette Co. Miniaure paddle keys
and keyers. See our website at www.paddlette.com
Bob, KI7VY (425)-743-1429.
CASH FOR COLLINS. SM-1, 2, 3; 312A-1, 2; 55G-
1; 399C-1; KWM-380; 62S-1; KWM-1; 302C-3; 51S-
1; 75S-3C; 32S-3A; buy any Collins equipment. Leo,
KJ6HI, ph/fax 310-670-6969. radioleo@earthlink.net
Collectors: Hammarlund SP-400-X, matching Power
Supply and Speaker. Heathkit Seneca VHF-1 and IT-21
Tube Checker. All working at 1986 storage. Capacitor
condition unknown. All Manuals. Florida location.
W9OFT, (941) 624-4896, GMSSparks@cs.com
Computer Terminals Free Lear ADM3A Few Worn
Keys SOROC Q120 W3GMK
COMPUTERS - WANTED early Pre-1980 microcomput-
ers for museum collection. Also early magazines and
sales literature. KK4WW, 540-763-3311
kk4ww@fairs.org.
CSTER laminated keyboard overlays, QSL return
envelopes, DXONTE Edge and more.
www.HamStuff.com by W7NN.
DIGITAL FIELD strength meters: IC Engineering,
http://www.digifield.com
Drake Wanted: TR-5 and accessories, RV-75, and any
C-line gear. Please contact Neil K1VY at (603) 465-2788
or (800) 962-2949. Email K1VY@arrl.net
DWM COMMUNICATIONS-SASE brings catalog or
visit: http://www.qth.com/dwm
ELECTRIC RADIO Magazine in our twelfth year.
Articles on vintage ham and military gear, repair/
restoration, history, and AM operation. Large
classified section. $3 for a sample copy, ER, 14643
County Road G, Cortez, CO 81321.
Electronic components, kits, test equipment,
antenna supplies, books, and tools. Many hard to
find items like variable capacitors, vernier dials and
drives, coil forms, magnet wire, toroids, more. Visit
Ocean State Electronic at www.oselectronics.com

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 ESTATES PURCHASED/CONSIGNED KA1INX
www.recycledradio.com
“EVERYTHING FOR THE MORSE ENTHUSIAST.”
Morse Express. Keys, keyers, kits, books.
303-752-3382. http://www.MorseX.com
Exotic 2002 Caribbean Hamboree — Join us in
meeting with Caribbean Hams, Visiting interesting
Georgetown, Guyana, operating from great DX
location. March 29-31/02 information contact
KK4WW, 8R1WD or www.public.usit.net/dlarsen.
FOR SALE: BOONTON R-X METER (915) 533-2853
For Sale: Collins KWM-2 with 516F2 power supply,
$650, Collins 30L-1, $300, Watters Dummy Load
Wattmeter, $25, Micromatch 262, $10, Watters
Coax switch, $10, Watters Phone patch $10. All in
good condition. You pay shipping. WAOZZR or
wdreilly@home.com
FOR SALE: Hallicrafter SX99 $135. Thomas Lohr
(903) 892-0071.
FOR SALE: Icom Multi-band FM Transceiver IC-T81A
(Handheld). New still in box. Comes with $50 worth of
programming software for PC’s. A must-see! Best offer
accepted! Hurry! Call late evenings, 619-261-3638.
FOR SALE: Kenwood TL-922A 160-10 Meters. Excellent
Condition $1000. Prefer Pick-Up. 561-638-1060, W1SS.
FOR SALE: Vacuum tubes-all kinds. 78,000 On hand.
Send want list & SASE for prompt response. Tom
Ivas, 2932 W. 99th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805.
Ph/Fax 708-423-0528 or email: tivas@xnet.com
FREE HAM CLASSIFIEDS http://hamgallery.com
FREE!!! Ham Radio and other CD-Roms & Software
disk catalog. MOM ‘N’ POP’S SOFTWARE, P. O. Box
15003-HA, Springhill, FL 34604-0111. 1-352-688-9108.
momnpop@momnpopsware.com
FREE: Ham Radio Gospel Tracts, SASE. KW3A,
265 West Ave., Springfield, PA 19064.
Free Wilcox CW3 Xtal Superhet tube 1.9 to 16.5
MCS W3GMK
HEATHKIT AMATEUR RADIO REPAIR by RTO
Electronics, 7280 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI
49022. 616-468-7780. E-mail: hamtech@rtoham.com.
www.rtoham.com
HEATHKITS WANTED: Top dollar paid for
unassembled kits. Michael Seedman, 847-831-8823
eve., or mseedman@interaccess.com
HEATHKITS WANTED: Unassembled kits, catalogs,
manuals and older gear. Bill, WA8CDU, 616-375-7978.
billrobb@net-link.net
High Quality Low Cost Straight Keys,
www.qsl.net/kc0afx - KC0AFX
Hy Power Antenna Company http://
www.angelfire.com/electronic/hypower/
ICOM repair most ICOM radios by ex-ICOM tech,
COMTEK http://www.w7jv.com w7jv@aol.com.
360-779-9730, Kuni.
Jennings RJ2C vacuum relays $75. John,
847-516-0042. kk9a@arrl.net
K8CX Ham Gallery http://hamgallery.com
KENWOOD Factory Authorized Service. Also repair
ICOM, YAESU and others. GROTON ELECTRONICS
(508)541-0067. http://www.grotonelectronics.com
Kenwood TS-440AT, PS50, MC60a, SP23,
Cushcraft R7, Timewave DSP-59+, other accesso-
ries $900; Yaseu FT-470, Cushcraft ARX-270, other
accessories $250. John Torrens 4015 Pine Tree
Road Wausau WI 54403. 715-675-2217
LEARN CODE by Hypnosis, www.success-is-easy.com
800-425-2552.
LOOKING TO BUY: HF Mobile Antenna SG-307 or
SG-303. W2PEZ 718-981-5450. Leave Message.
MORSE 0-20 WPM 90 days guaranteed!
Codemaster V for IBM compatible PC $29.95.
Morse Express, 800-238-8205. http://
www.MorseX.com
N.O.S. Heathkit SB-220 parts transformers: 54-237
$150; 54-238 $70; multimeters 407-146-$45;
Jackson drives 100-1608 $8; shipping extra.
Several available. International ship OK. 1-616-396-
5194 K3FD@multi-volti.com

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 New Rohn Towers - Cheap. Check us out.
www.coxantenna.com
PACE Soldering / Desoldering: Replacement parts,
tips, new systems for SMT and Thru-hole PCB repair are
in stock! Also a stocking distributor of a wide assortment
of solders, fluxes, cutters and hand tools. Technimark,
Inc. 847-639-4756 www.technimark-inc.com
RADIO REPAIR! Reasonable, Jim Dan Rupe, 998
Whipple, Grayland, WA 98547. 360-267-4011.
Email: w7ddf@yahoo.com
Reflective and Holographic Callsigns.
ReflectivelyYOURS.com, 518-399-9339 or
email: laus556@arrl.net
ROSS $$$$ New Specials: Kenwood, TM-V7A,
$429.90; TR-8400, $199.90; TM-411A, $199.95;
TM-261A, $169.90; Yaesu, FT-817, $740.00; FT-
709R, $200.00; FT-703R, $185.00; FT-73RTT,
$179.90; Icom, R2, $175.00; IC-706MKIIG
(REPACK), $888.00; T7H, $195.50 PS-45. $100.00;
IC-756PRO (REPACK), $2200.00; SOME PRICES
WITH COUPONS. Call (208) 852-0830 or visit our
Web page for more Specials http://
www.rossdist.com, All prices Cash FOB Preston.
Ross Distributing Company, 78 South State
Preston, Idaho 83263
SALE DRAKE TR4/CW/RIT MS4. Good Condition.
Extras. 606-528-5596.
SATELLITE TV - Large selection of items at
reasonable prices. We specialize in Big Dish TVRO
C & Ku Band equipment. Check us out at
www.daveswebshop.com
Selling Outbacker OB8 $200. Rasmussen
1-815-568-6473
SG-2020 mint, mike, power cable, manual, $500.
W4LJD (941) 752-7874
TELEGRAPH KEYS wanted by collector. Bugs and
unusual or unique straight keys or sounders, and
tube electronic keyers. Also pre1950 callbooks.
Vince Thompson, K5VT, 3410 N. 4th Ave., Phoenix,
AZ 85013. 602-840-2653.
TRIBANDER COMPARISON REPORT: Find out the
real lowdown on HF antenna performance. K7LXC &
NØAX test the KT34XA, TH7, TH11, C-3 Skyhawk and
more. Over 60 pages. $17 + $3 s/h. CHAMPION RADIO
PRODUCTS, www.championradio.com, 888-833-3104.
TRYLON SELF-SUPPORTING TOWERS: Steel
towers available up to 96 feet. Terrific value and
reliabilty. The popular T-200 is 96 feet and is only
$1974. CHAMPION RADIO PRODUCTS,
www.championradio.com, 888-833-3104.
TUBES WANTED: Highest prices paid or will trade for
all types of industrial, receiving and transmitter tubes.
D & C Electronics, 3089 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL
34606. 800-881-2374.
Wanted: AC Power supply for Drake TR-4 Dead or
Alive. William F. Casteen, K6OB. 2007 17th
Bakersfield CA 93301-4203. 661-871-5066
WANTED: AEA MM-3 Morse Machines. Good
condition. Toll Free 1-877-731-4552 W2GLJ
WANTED: Johnson Viking Desk, Globe Scout,
Collins 32V, KB0W, (916) 635-4994;
frankdellechaie@sprintmail.com
Wanted To Buy: Advanced Electronic Applications:
HamLink Model OP-80, or ARE-80. This is a small
battery operated accessory that goes at the user end
of the phone connection with HamLink to allow the
sending of high-speed CW Icom Interface. Also
seeking cable Model HL-62 or ARE-62, a cable that
plugs into the back of HamLink and into an Kenwood
receiver or transceiver with a 6 pin DIN socket.
Thanks! TR - WB6TMY@arrl.net - CFO #1000
WANTED: Tubes. Nobody pays more or faster than
us! Mike Forman, 1472 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
94602, 510-530-8840.
WB4AEJ - http://www.hamsearch.com
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT STAFF
John Bee, N1GNV, Advertising Manager
Hanan Rayyashi, KB1AFX, Sales Representative
Melissa Yrayta, Advertising Traffic Coordinator
Direct Line: 860-594-0207 Fax: 860-594-0259
e-mail: ads@arrl.org http://www.arrl.org/ads

ADI Communications: 8 Logic: 159

Advanced Battery Systems, Inc: 159 Lyons, Ed: 155
Advanced Specialties: 171 M & S Computer Products Inc: 136
AEA: 142 Maha Communications & Elec.: 2
All Electronics Corp: 146 Maldol: 167
Alpha Delta Communications: 150, 156 Metal & Cable Corp: 167
Amateur Electronic Supply LLC: 149, 151, 153 MFJ Enterprises: 131, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141
Am-Com: 134 Micro Computer Concepts: 142
ARRL: 11, 14, 26, 128, 129, 152, 158, 159, 161, 164, Midland: 129
165, 166, 168, 172, 173 Mike's Electronics: 144, 147
Ameritron: 127 Miracle Antenna: 162
Antique Radio Classified: 162 Mountain-Ops Communications: 162
AOR: 7 Mr. NiCd: 174
Associated Radio Communication: 138 National RF, Inc.: 155
Atomic Time: 154 NCG Company: 147, 167
Austin Amateur Radio Supply: 145 North Ohio Amateur Radio: 171
Autek Research: 134 ONV Safety Belt Co.: 162
Better RF Co., The: 144 Pactor: 147
Bilal Co: 169 Palomar Engineers: 166
Buckmaster Publishing: 169 PC Electronics: 170
Burghardt Amateur Center, Inc: 144 Peet Bros. Company: 165
C & S Sales: 132 Personal Database Applications: 159
Cable X-Perts: 143 PinOak Digital: 171
Circuit Specialists, Inc: 150 Premier Communications: 8
Code Quick: 138 Products International: 168
Command Technologies, Inc.: 142 PROLOG: 164
Communication Concepts Inc.: 155 QRO Technologies, Inc: 162
Communication Headquarters, Inc.: 138 QSLs By W4MPY: 164
Communication Products: 171 R & L Electronics: 157
Cubex Company Inc: 132 Radio Amateur Call Book: 169
Cushcraft: 128 Radio Bookstore: 164
Cutting Edge: 144, 156, 166 Radio City: 145
Dannex: 156 Radio Club Of J.H.S. 22 NYC: 155
DATAMATRIX: 164 Radio Depot: 171
Diamond Antennas: 17 Radio Era Archives: 144
Daiwa: 147 Radio Works: 129
Digital Comm. Inc.: 132 Ranger Communications, Inc.: 6
Directive Systems: Rapidan Data Systems: 147
DX Tracker: 155 Rederring Embroidery: 144
Elecraft: 167 RF Parts Co: 17, 25
EQF Software: 159 Rohn: 130
E-Z Hang, Inc.: 171 Ross Distributing Co: 164
Farallon Electronics: 147 Spectral: 162
Forrest Communications: 169 SSB Electronics: 164
Gap Antenna Products Inc.: 154 Star Printing: 164
Ham Central: 171 Surplus Sales of Nebraska: 136
Ham Com 2001: 169 T.G.M. Communications: 147
Ham Radio Outlet: 122, 123, 124, 125, 126 Tele-Tech.: 148
Ham Station, The: 140 Tennadyne Corp: 140
Hamtronics: 130 Ten-Tec Inc: 13, 160
High Sierra Antenna: 170 Texas Towers: 175, 176
Hy-Gain: 18, 163 Tigertronics: 128
ICOM America, Inc:Cover II, 1, 3 Tower * Jack: 166
Idiom Press: 162 Traffie Technology: 160
IIX Equipment Ltd.: 166, 170 Universal Manufacturing Co.: 140
International Antenna Corp.: 147 Universal Radio, Inc.: 145
Intuitive Circuits LLC: 138 University of Texas at Dallas: 128
J-Antenna: 147 Vectronics: 27
Jun’s Electronics: 165 Vintage Radios of N.E. Texas: 162
K2AW’s “Silicon Alley”: 166 W & W Manufacturing Co: 130
K-Y Filter Co.: 170 W2IHY Technologies: 155
Kanga US: 155 W5YI: 144, 165, 168, 165
Kangaroo: 164 W7FG Vintage Manuals: 152
Kenwood USA Corp: Cover IV W9INN Antennas: 150
KJI Electronics: 171 Warren Gregoire & Associates: 142
KK7TV Communications: 164 West Mountain Radio: 129
Lakeview Company, Inc.: 136 Wheeler Applied Research Lab: 138
LDG Electronics: 159 Wireman: 166
Lentini Communications: 145 Wireless Industry Association: 136
Lewallen, Roy W., W7EL: 142 Yaesu U.S.A.: Cover III, 22, 23
Lightning Bolt Antennas: 142 Yost & Co., E.H.: 174

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