PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE :
August 2002
Welcome to the compass on line. As
you can see from our site there are many interesting links you can surf. Any comments
about the compass are welcome and encouraged. And
God Bless our Fighting Troops
73's Phil N2MUN President GSBARC
DUES :Dues renewal is $ 25.00 per year. Tom KA2D will be collecting
dues at GSBARC meetings. You may also mail in your dues to the club PO Box. When
renewing your membership it is important to update any change of your personal information
such as a new address, phone number, call sign, license class, ARRL membership, and e-mail
address.
CLUB APPAREL: KC2EGK has shirts and lightweight jackets than can
be ordered with or without embroidered club logo, name or call sign. These items are
available in various colors. Spin also has a supply of club hats and T shirts
AUGUST BIRTHDAY'S
KA2RGI, KC2FBV, N2MUN, N2MBM, N2NGF, KC2EXP
GREAT SOUTH BAY AMATEUR
RADIO CLUB
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
BABYLON TOWN HALL EOC, LINDENHURST, NY
Thursday July 11, 2002
Meeting called to order by N2MUN at 8:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
| President |
N2MUN |
Phil Lewis |
| Treasurer |
KA2D |
Tom Carrubba |
| Director |
KA2RGI |
Walter Wenzel |
| Corresponding Secretary |
KC2FBV |
Scott Verity |
| Director |
KC2EGK |
Frank Spinazzola |
| Director |
WA2UJI |
Dom Stengele |
BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
| Vice President |
KC2EXP |
Cliff DeBear |
| Recording Secretary |
N2GBM |
Pete Maxwell |
| Director |
N2MIG |
Tom Favilla |
OTHER CLUB MEMBERS PRESENT: K2LI, KA2DZR, N2UHR, WA2QAV
TREASURER’S REPORT: KA2D reported the balances of the GSBARC
accounts.
MEMBERSHIP: CURRENT - No Report @ time of meeting. KA2D has provided
N2MIG with an updated membership based upon current dues records.
N2MUN expressed thanks to KC2FBV for recording the minutes of the
June 2002 General meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: June Bank statement, Dues received from K2ZDX.
NETS: 2 meter .... N2UHR reports that the number of checkins are good
for this time of year. KA2RGI recently did the DX report. 10 meter ... no report. Swap n
Shop ... On hiatus until September. Anyone wishing to volunteer as net control is invited
to jump in
EDUCATION: N2MUN reports that there are plans for 2 upcoming classes.
9/10/2002 - TECH
9/11/2002 - EXTRA
KA2RGI made a motion for the club to purchase some of the ARRL TECH
& the NEW Extra books noting that Radio Shack has stopped carrying them. KA2D seconded
this motion after a discussion came to an estimated total of 5 Extra Books & 4
Technician Book (Bulk discounts apply).
GUEST SPEAKERS &
PROGRAMS: July Meeting - OPEN. Currently Lester Shine showed interest in possibly speaking
about LaFayette in the Fall (Sept./Oct.) KA2RGI
suggested a possible demonstration.on repeater test equipment. Membership present
expressed interest.
COMPASS: N2MUN reports
that the newsletter is going well at this time.
GSBARC WEB PAGE: KA2D reported the inclusion of new photos covering
Field Day 2002 & the recent Air Power Museum Event. KA2D also mentioned the updating
of latest club events included classes & DXCC Card checking. N2UHR offered to make CDs
of the photo pages for those with limited net access.
CLUB STATION &
EQUIPMENT: KA2RGI reported that Field Day gave the club a chance to exercise the
equipment. No new status.
WA2QAV queried as to the whereabouts of the Kenwood 430 operating manual. Discussion
followed.
N2MUN had contacted Hy-Gain about obtaining a new trap for the Hy-Gain DX-77. Estimated
Cost: $67.50 + S&H (Not to exceed $100.00 total). Counterpoise and 12 Meter trap
repair/replace discussion followed. KA2D motioned to buy a new trap. KA2RGI seconded the
motion ... adding that the club should inquire if
additional modifications were available. Vote was unanimous in favor ... noting that the
funds would come from the misc. repair fund
already set in place.
LIBRARY: WA2UJI reported no new additions at this time.
APPAREL: KC2EGK informed us that shirts need to be ordered by
the dozen from thesupplier. KA2RGI noted particular interest to quality shirts with
collars & pockets (polo shirts).
REPEATERS: KA2RGI reported on the temporary hold-up on the town tower
progress. Also indicated was that other tower tenants have halted their system updates in
the same "wait-and-see" attitude as GSBARC
2 Meter: Discussion ensued about the Micor radio obtained from former EMS Service that
will be prepared for amateur service. Costs range from $500 to get the radio set for
amateur service to $600 to buy a pre-done unit. Board agreed that a refurbished one would
probably be best.. N2MUN requested KA2RGI put together an estimated listed of preferences
and an estimated time frame.
220 Repeater: K2TV is having a tech crew check the eqipment with particular emphasis on
the needed relay.
440 Repeater: Currently running. Needs a power supply replacement as KA2RGI has put in a
temporary replacement. KA2D has offered a longer-term replacement.
DX & CONTESTING: KA2D gave details on recent contests including:
7/09 - 7/16 - World Radio Championship (Finland) ... For Rules, see: http://www.wrtc2002.org
7/13 - 7/14 - IARU Championship
7/27 - 7/28 - IOTA (Islands On The Air)
N2UHR has noted that K2TV has a stamp (NA-026) available for club member use if they wish participate in this RSGB
contest.
KA2D noted that SDI FREEWARE for this contest is available at http://WWW.EI5DI.COM
N2MUN has also noted that we will have DXCC
card checking on 8/8/2002 at 7PM in the EOC.
VE SESSIONS: KA2D reported the next session will be held noon on July
28.
ARES/RACES: KA2RGI reported on the recent TOBARES web page updates
including new pictures. KA2RGI made note of the following:
08/24 - Annual TOBARES/GSBARC Picnic
09/08 - Babylon Village Beautification Society Country Fair
For complete event listing, see: http://www.tobares.org/events.html
KA2RGI made note of the upcoming TOBARES meeting.
Walt reported that TOBARES currently has plans underway to hold a hamfest in October 2002
(10/27/2002).
KA2RGI respectfully requested the use of the W2GSB repeater for hamfest talk-in.. The
Board Accepted the request
Members interested in participating please contact KA2RGI directly.
Dom WA2UJI recently represented amateur radio at the US Post Office
open house that was held 6/30/02.
HEALTH & WELFARE: Well wishes to Pete N2GBM & his entire
family at this time. N2MUN requested KC2FBV
to send a thank you card.
FIELD DAY: At this time, the only outstanding item is the satellite
reports from K2JY ... to be postmarked by 7/23/02.
A motion to adjourn was made by KC2EGK and seconded by WA2UJI.
Respectfully submitted by
Scott Verity KC2FBV
Filling In for N2GBM Corresponding Secretary
GREAT SOUTH BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING
BABYLON TOWN HALL EOC, LINDENHURST, NY
Thursday July 25, 2002
Meeting called to order by N2MUN at 8:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
| President |
N2MUN |
Phil Lewis |
| Vice President |
KC2EXP |
Cliff DeBear |
| Recording Secretary |
N2GBM |
Pete Maxwell |
| Corresponding Secretary |
KC2FBV |
Scott Verity |
| Treasurer |
KA2D |
Tom Carrubba |
| Director |
KA2RGI |
Walter Wenzel |
| Director |
KC2EGK |
Frank Spinazzola |
| Director |
WA2UJI |
Dom Stengele |
BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
| Director |
N2MIG |
Tom Favilla |
All members and guests introduced themselves.
MINUTES: Minutes of the previous board meeting were accepted as
printed in the Compass by KA2RGI and seconded by WA2UJI.
Recording Secretary N2GBM announced that due to a change in his work
schedule, he might not be able to attend some of the board meetings and general meetings
for the rest of the year. KC2FBV will fill in when Pete isn’t there.
TREASURER’S REPORT: KA2D reported the balances of the GSBARC
accounts.
MEMBERSHIP: KC2JGH was welcomed as a new member.
CORRESPONDENCE: QSL cards from various events, newsletters from
Larkfield ARC and Radio Central ARC, a letter
from AB2JW about his recently published book, and it’s availability to GSBARC
members. Letter was read by KC2FBV.
NETS:
2 Meter net is up and running.
10 Meter net had 2 check ins this week.
Swap n Shop – is off the air for the summer. A net control will be needed for this
net when it resumes in September.
EDUCATION: A technician class will start on Sept. 10, and an extra
class will start on Sept. 11.
GUEST SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS: N2MUN is trying to arrange to
have Lester, WA2LIC, speak about the early days of Lafayette Radio.
COMPASS: Per N2MUN, the new system of making the Compass available on
the web is working well.
GSBARC WEB PAGE: KA2D says the page contains the latest updated
information.
CLUB STATION & EQUIPMENT: A new trap for one of the club antennas
has been ordered.
LIBRARY: Nothing new per WA2UJI, librarian.
APPAREL: No report.
REPEATERS: The 2 meter repeater is running about the same.
KA2RGI says there is no date from the town on when the rest of the tower work will be
completed. KA2RGI gave details of the possibility of obtaining a new radio to
replace the one currently operating in the repeater. The radio would be modified to work
in our repeater by the company that sells it. The cost would be $650, which would include
set up. Once ordered, it would take about 4-6 weeks to be ready. A motion was made by
KA2RGI to purchase the Motorola Mycor with set up. The motion was seconded by N2NGE.
Following discussion, the motion was voted on by the membership and passed with no
objections. KA2RGI expressed thanks to KB2AZY for his assistance he has given with the
present repeater. The 440 repeater is up and working, and the 220 repeater is down and is
being worked on by K2TV.
DX & CONTESTING: KA2D gave details of upcoming contests. Tom says
to listen to the Monday night 2 meter net for the latest DX news.
VE SESSIONS: The next VE session will be July 28. The new Extra pool
questions will be used.
ARES/RACES: ICS training was given at Yaphank this past week. The
Babylon Country Fair will be held at Argyle Lake on Sept. 8. The Jewish Arts Festival of
Long Island has been discontinued. No further plans to have one. The annual picnic with
GSBARC will be held on Aug. 24.
FIELD DAY: KA2D says the field day report has been received by the
ARRL. Everyone agreed that the car port tent worked out well. KA2RGI says there was a bit
a damage due to the wind. Walter also pointed out that this tent takes up quite a bit of
storage space.
HAMFESTS: KA2RGI says the plan to have an outdoor hamfest at the
Great South Bay shopping center will have to be abandoned. The mall owners do not permit
events like this on their property. A new site will have to be located.
OTHER BUSINESS: The Fire Island Lighthouse event will take place on
Aug. 17-18. Computers for logging will have to be borrowed. A trip to the ARRL is planned
for Aug. 2, leaving KA2RGI’s house at 5:30 am.
KA2D described some changes to QST. Section news and contest scores
will no longer be printed, but will be available on the web.
Skywarn recognition day will be held at the NWS on Dec. 7. GSBARC
will again provide equipment. The call for the special event station will be K2U.
KA2RGI and KC2EXP each showed Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone
the article in QST about the recent visit by Rep. Steve Israel to a special GSBARC
meeting.
Emil will be at the EOC on Aug. 8, prior to the board meeting, to
check QSL cards.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
The 50/50 pool was won by N2UHR. Total amount was $30. Dave donated
his share back to the club.
Respectfully submitted by
Pete Maxwell N2GBM
Recording Secretary
INTRODUCTION TO PACKET RADIO
By Larry Kenney, WB9LOZ
This series of eighteen articles was originally written in 1988 to
appear in Nuts & Volts, the newsletter of the San Francisco Amateur
Radio Club. The series has been widely distributed since then, with revisions
issued in 1991, 1993, and 1995. http://choisser.com/packet/
CONTENTS
Part 1.........What Is Packet Radio?
Part 2.........Getting on the Air With Packet
Part 3.........TNC Commands - Part 1 of 3
Part 4.........Digipeaters and Nodes - the basics
Part 5.........Introduction to the Bulletin Board System
Part 6.........BBS Commands - Using the Packet BBS
Part 7.........Packet Message Addressing
Part 8.........The Packet Message - A Detailed Look
Part 9.........Packet Radio White Pages Database
Part 10........Using the Node Network - Part 1 of 2
Part 11........Using the Node Network - Part 2 of 2
Part 12........National Traffic System and Packet Radio
Part 13........TNC Commands - Part 2 of 3
Part 14........TNC Commands - Part 3 of 3
Part 15........Tips for Better Packet Operation
Part 16........Packet Radio Review - Quiz
Part 17........Packet Radio Review - Answers
Part 18........WB9LOZ's Parting Comments
Related Internet Links
http://www.tapr.org - ARRL/Tucson Amateur Packet Radio
http://www.packetradio.com - K2ABT page –
all about digital radio
For addition links, use your browser to search for “packet radio”
Local packet information
145.070 - WB2CIK Flexnet network – your packet gateway to the world – BBS,
nodes, DX, NTS
145.070 - KA2D-8 – bulletin server – ARRL, DX, IOTA and USIA, GSBARC and SSARC
info
145.670 – N2TX – AR Packet cluster – DX spotting
Enjoy –Tom KA2D
Swap & Shop
FOR SALE
By KA2DZR
Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver -$800.00
YG-455C-1 500 Hz CW Filter
YK-88SN-1 1.8 KHz SSB Filter
Hand Mic
Manual and boxes
Buyer pays shipping
Frequency
counter $50.00
Bero KA2DZR
631-376-6022
ka2dzr@arrl.net
FOR SALE By KA2D
US Tower MA-40 Tower -$800.00
w/MARB and tilt over fixture, coax arms
MOSLEY
PRO-57B 5 band HF Yagi antenna -$275.00
20-17-15-12-10 Meters
HY-Gain
TH6DX Triband HF Yagi antenna - FREE
Needs hardware kit
(2)KLM 8
element 2 meter beams $35.00 ea
Stacking kit available - best offer or will Include if you buy both antenna(s).
5 element HD
2 meter antenna - $35.00
5 element 2 meter Quad - $25.00
YAESU
FT-212RH 2 meter Transceiver, TTP Mic, CTSS -$75.00
Contact Tom
KA2D
631-422-9594
ka2d@arrl.net
For Sale By KA2RGI
Estate Sale Of Clem Query K2EAX
Sangean ATS-803
Receiver $100
Uniden Bearcat 800XLT 800 Mhz scanner $100
HF Ten Tec Omni 546 series transceiver $450
252 Mo Power
Supply $50
243 Remote HF VFO $100
Desk Microphone $50
HF Kenwood TS
950SDX open
SP-930 External Speaker $75
VHF Kenwood YS-711A All mode Base Transceiver
$400
US Tower Hy
Gain/Telex TMM-433SS 33 Ft Crank up tower $1300
Hy
Gain/Telex CD-45II Rotor and Control Box $275
Vibroplex
Original
Gold Bug $225
Vibroplex
Original
Gol Bug Dust Cover
Bencher BY-1 Lambic
Paddle Black Base $65
MFJ MFJ-493
32K Super Menu Driven Keyer W/Keyboard connection $125
Hustler 5BTV
% Band Vertical HF Antenna
$50
Contact Walt
KA2RGI
631-957-0218
ka2rgi @ arrl.net
For Sale
By N2UHR
Various computer components
UPS's some in need of minor work or batteries Best
Price
Contact Dave N2UHR
631-842-6340
n2uhr@arrl.net
