P I O N E E R A M A T E U R R A D I O C L U B PARC News - F R E M O N T, N E July, 2009 Volume 19 Issue 7 Two Successful PARC Events Since our June meeting PARC members have been involved in two successful events. The first was Field Day at Camp Fontanelle. The air gun built by Lance, WNØL proved to be a success as it fired the antenna ropes at least 150 feet high over the tallest trees. The Carolina Windom brought by Frank, KØAJA has never been that high before. If you weren't there for the 6 and 10 meter "whoosh" on Saturday evening, you really missed something. Oh, did you hear that I worked Kansas on 432 MHz? Thanks to everybody who helped with Field Day, especially Larry, KØSW for being the chairman, Lance, WNØL for setting up the wireless logging computers, and Mel, KØVLA for providing the generator. The second big event was the 12 th Annual PARC Flea Market in North Bend on Saturday. Over 100 people registered, tables were sold out, and 180 cups of free coffee were dispensed! Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves as they looked over the equipment for sale or just sat and visited with friends. We even had people sign up for next year s event. Another big thanks to everybody who helped with the Flea Market, especially Rich, KBØARZ and Jane, KBØZUN who hosted the event, and Darlene, NØLOP who served up all the delicious food at Darlene s Diner. The Sporadic E propagation is still going strong on 6 meters. We could still use some more operators up on 2 meter and 432 MHz SSB/CW. Oh, did I mention that I worked Kansas on 432 MHz? There is fun to be had up there folks. See you at the PARC meeting on July 24th. Dave T. WØNRW Mel, Dave T., Steve & Rich at the Flea Market Admissions Rich & Jane Flea Market Chairpersons Larry, at his Flea Market Table
Page 2 PARC Minutes June 26, 2009 Meeting called to order by Dave Theophilus WØNRW at 7:30 p.m. Introductions were made. Approval of Minutes as printed in PARC News was made. Approval of Treasurer s report as in PARC News was made. Motion to pay bills made by Steve Benke KFØMS and seconded by Joe Roberts WAØSTV. Hospitality: Nothing Field Day: June 27-28 at Camp Fontanelle. Everything is ready for Field Day. Dave is turning in the final count for Breakfast on Sunday tomorrow Morning. Dave is bringing two Omnis. Flea Market: July 18 at North Bend. Reservations are coming in. Jane Mehaffey KØZUN sent out 73 personal invitations. Received a box from ARRL there was literature, but no books. But sent $100 worth of prizes. Rent money is $100 for St. Charles Parish Center. Rich Mehaffey KBØARZ would like to pre-pay this week. Set up will be Friday evening. 7 p.m. Picnic: Sept. 27-5 p.m. Board meeting 5:30 p.m. Christmas Party: December 5 Wooden Windmill. Darlene made reservations. Net Control: John wants to thank people for signing up for net. ARES: OMMRS meeting. Drill in Aug, but we won t be part of it. Three Rivers still doesn t have there equipment. Dave T will call to get that going. Old Business: Nothing. New Business: Bob Holbrook NØMRV will donate Cushcraft R5 in return for putting his coax back up. Linda has the date July 29 th Aug. 2 nd for the Saunders County Fair. They will have the Ham Radio Booth and they want to know if we want to help man the booth. Check into the PARC Net Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the 146.67 repeater! Marv Suhr WAØESF getting rid of all his equipment and antenna according to Sharon. Marv is supposed to contact Larry Martens. POT: $4.35 in the pot. Ross Mehaffey KCØABQ name drawn. He was not present, pot keeps going. Mel Cunningham KØVLA took his grandson Connor, to Ak- SarBen and he passed his test. KDØHZG Carl Johnson WØGAJ was in Kiel s Barbershop and Kiel gave him his QSTs if anyone wants them. Dave T adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. We had two programs: Steve talked about the UPRR hub at North Platte. He brought back brochures and passed them around. Lance showed the video of the antenna and tower removal in Omaha taken by Kate. Submitted by Darlene Hoffman NØLOP, Secretary Earl NØXBJ at his Field Day Ross Mehaffey, KCØABQ was pulled. He was NOT present. Oh No! The pot remains with $4.35. Membership Dues: Dues are $10 for first member of a family and $3 each additional member per calendar year if paid between Jan. 1 and March 1. Dues are prorated at $1 per month after March 1 for new members. Previous year member s dues remain $10 whenever they are paid. Life membership is $200. SEND TO: Sharon Martens 2316 E. First St. Fremont, NE 68025 Wilbur Grubbs KØSCN Is a Shooter! He received a milestone award in Doniphan, NE On June 27th! Congrats! Pioneer Amateur Radio Club Report - July, 2009 Savings... $ 130.68 Checking...$ 479.61 Petty Cash...$.90 Total...$ 611.19 Income: None Expenses: Club Newsletter...$24.00 Flea Market Rent...$100.00 Field Day Rent...$140.00 Total Expenses...$ 264.00
This Month Hero s /Gambinos CLUB MEETING: July 24, 2009 Supper at 6:30 Meeting at 7:30 www.k0jfn.com Page 53 Thanks to all for making my 46th Field Day a fun and useful event. We had 6 operators and made 244 contacts on most bands from 80 meters thru 70 centimeters. We called three different 75 meter Nebraska section nets and Antennas used equipment from & Stuff Mel s Korean war era generator to Dave s all-mode UHF Woosh maker and PSK 31. The antennas all played well with Frank s Carolina Windom up at maximum height thanks to Lance s trusty spudgun. The G5RV loaded well on all bands as advertised and worked some European DX to boot. Mel s heavy duty dipole met its match and had to be reinstalled but that was about the only casualty. Joe did some great photos for the web site. The logging network was a real winner, thanks to our network administrator and over the tree top spudgunner WNØL. We show a claimed score of 818 points, submitted by Lance to the ARRL. Thanks to the XYLs for getting the supper all set up. We had a nice get together in the lodge main floor. I can still hear 6 meters going Whoosh, and the flag is still flying! Wow! 73 de KØSW Lance Dave T Frank & Mel Larry
Field Day 2009 Flea Market 2009 Page 4 Steve, at his best! John Jim Carl Dave B, Jack & Unknown Karol, Diane & Cinda The Winners at Flea Market Cinda, Karol, Dave, Steve & Mel at Field Day Potluck
PIONEER AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - Fremont, NE Darlene Hoffman Editor Ph: 402-628-2038 2411 County Rd 15 e mail: darleneh@futuretk.com Colon, NE 68018 Call: N0LOP President Dave Theophilus Secretary Darlene Hoffman V. President Bob Kirchmann Treasurer Sharon Martens BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Joe Roberts, Larry Martens, Sandy Cunningham + 2 Officers Committee Chairs Field Day Larry Martens Publicity Kiel Eltiste Flea Market Rich Mehaffey Education Steve Benke Picnic Dave Theophilus Net Manager John Beranek Christmas Party Darlene Hoffman ARES Mgr.-Dave Theophilus Hospitality Sharon Martens Technical Carl Johnson The Mehaffeys w/ grandson at Field Day 11th Annual FLEA MARKET Boyer Valley Amateur Radio Club Mondamin Community Center 200 Maple St. Mondamin, IA September 20, 2009 8 a.m. to noon Tables $4.00 Admission $2.00 Raffle Tickets $1.00 Ea. Or 6 for $5.00 Drawings Every Half Hour for Prizes Grand Prize: Dual Band HT Commercial Vendor: D&L Antenna Breakfast and Lunch Served For Info: John Pixley ABØVX ab0vx@arrl.net Www.bvarc.net On The Flea Market Door