KINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB NEWSLETTER

May 2019

Executive Committee

President

Brian Hopkins, VA3BAH

pres@ve3kbr.com

Vice President

Larissa Reise, VE3KGC

vicepres@ve3kbr.com

Treasurer

Douglas Richards, VE3FFR

treas@ve3kbr.com

Secretary

Chip Chapman, VA3KGB

sec@ve3kbr.com

Founded in 1947

KARC Repeaters

VE3KBR

146.940(-) MHz 151.4Hz Tone, IRLP Node #2750

VE3UEL Hartington APRS Node

144.390 MHz

VE3KER Kingston Packet Node 145.070 MHz Simplex

Committee Chair Members

VHF Net Manager Steve Cutway, VE3KC

netmanager@ve3kbr.com

HF Net Manager David Wendt, VE3EAC

Membership Manager Steve Cutway, VE3KC

http://www.ve3kbr.com

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Words to the wise and the tinkerers amongst us. I always end up with

extra screws left over; but that’s a segway into too much packaging. I want to ponder if fixing things

that ain’t broke include includes using obsolete technology? I’m musing about the advancement of

technology and how over the eons of time, mankind has been reticent to change. We tend to get into a

comfort zone and want to stay there. I confess, I still have a Pentium PC with PCI slots, (and a 386

with 740 kilobytes of RAM). A boat anchor by some standards, but I have a scanner and a shortwave

card installed that still works – although it seems like there’s less to scan everyday and some

shortwave stations are streaming on the internet now. Even Radio Caroline, that pirate station from

the 1960’s), streams on the internet now.

Do people still use RTTY and/or packet or any other mode that seems to be waning or virtually

extinct? Inquiring minds want to know how it works, but if there is no one to communicate with,

what’s the point? Why buy a TNC when I can buy a dongle. Of course, that’s another discussion about

what happens when the internet goes down.

It seems like more people are heading to digital modes and short pre-set QSO’s. Will rag chewing

become obsolete? Maybe it’s the art of conversation that’s waning? Why speak to one another if we

can text; however, depending on the topic, sometimes I agree texting is short, sweet and to the point.

Although in some cases, there is a lot lost in translation that could have been avoided with a 2-minute

conversation.

You must admit, it is amusing when you hear someone using their radio on the repeater call someone,

only to request a phone call. Personally, I think I’d call your cell phone first; I’ll leave a voice mail and

you can call me back when you’re not driving or answer me if you have Bluetooth capability. I’m sure I

only wanted to do a sound check anyways……….

73,

Brian, va3bah

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SWAP SHOP

Kingston Area Swap Net As of April 24, 2019

For Sale:

VE3WTN Alinco DJ-500T handheld with dc adapter, desk charger and antenna.

VE3LYW Yaesu FT101EE, hand mike, low pas filter, external speaker, asking $ 450.00

VE3YCJ 613 384 3554

TA33 Jr. beam antenna $ 100

Tg communications hybrid quad antenna (20,15,10,6, loads on 17 and 12)301 tower and rotor

$500.00

Heathkit electronic keyer $ 75.00

2 Heil Goldline GM-5 microphones $ 100 each

Yaesu YO-100 monitor scope $125

Several smaller power supplies

Kenwood PS-51 power supply # 125

2 kenwood and 2 yaesu hand mikes. Bag of assorted hand mikes.

Heathkit capacitor substitution box and a resistance substitution box.

MC-50 Kenwood microphone $ 60

2 MC-60 microphones $ 100 each

4 Shure 444 microphones ($ 60.00 each

Kenwood AT-230 antenna tuner $ 225.00

Bencher Paddles, Black base $ 75.00

10 Motorola speakers $20, several other external speakers

Multitude of coax switches from 2 to 7 positions.

Hundreds of coax adapters $1.00 each

Heathkit mobile field strength meter

Many runs of coax with connectors

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Many jumper cables of various lengths with coax connectors

Rotor, Ham-m, and two control boxes

Assorted headphones

Many assorted cables for various rigs

Assorted manuals

Jana large PEP reading watt meter with built in power supply $ 100

Several old microphones most on bases.

VE3FI, ve3clq@gmail.com MFJ 816 hf swr/watt meter $ 30.00

VE3UCH 613 767 4787 Shure 444 mic, 4 pin plug for Kenwood asking $60.00

YMN-34 desk mike $ 50, owner’s manual and service manual for an Icom 756 $20.00

VA3KGB va3kgb@ve3kbr.com Kenwood TS-450 with hand mike, DC cord $ 450

Kenwood TS-570 with hand mike and dc cord $ 650.00

VE3SIQ ve3siq@gmail.com Heathkit TC-1 tube checker $ 75.00 OBO

FT 201 Yeasu HF transceiver.

VE3ZJP jnphones@gmail.com Yaesu FT-101E, hand mike, manuals, dc cable, spare tubes and

Drake MN-4 tuner.

VE3AAM Northlandradio@gmail.com

Yaesu FT-1000-MP Mk 5.

Heathkit DX-100 restored and working

VE3KGC ve3kgc@gmail.com Ten Tec scout 555 hf radio with mike, dc cord, original manuals and

modules for 80,40 and 20 metres. Asking $ 200.00

VA3EG 1-613-394-6409 Package, Yaesu FT-920, FP-1030 power supply, SP-8 speaker, desk mike and

hand mike.

Also has new, in boxes, transmitting tubes, 813, 6146, 4cx250 tubes

VE3DZE ve3dze@gmail.com Toshiba DR-6 video recorder $ 100.00, or trade

WANTED

Programming software and/or programming cable for Yaesu ft250 handheld.

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VE3IKY qrz for address 220 MHz transceiver, 40’ tower

VE3DVE qrz address Yaesu MH-36 or MH-42 microphone for the FT-2600M.

VA3BAH va3bah@hotmail.com 4 position antenna switch, dual band handheld, programming cable

for the TH-K2 handheld

VE3AAM 613-480-6267 wants any repeater equipment ( radios, controller, antennas cavities etc.)

also qex, qst, cq magazines, handbooks before 2000, etc.

cable to separate face plate and radio for Icom 706, microphone for a Yaesu FT912 1.2 GHz radio

FREE

VE3G0 Dual band window mount vhf uhf antenna. Needs new adhesive.

VE3KC (1) Magic Jack hardware only.

(2) Older KVM switch (ps-2, VGA) to connect peripherals to two computers.

VA3KGB 2 17” Led monitors.

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HUMOUR RATION

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MEETING MINUTES

Kingston Amateur Radio Club

Minutes of the Meeting

2 April 2019

Held at Smitty’s Restaurant

Kingston, Ontario

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the President Brian, VA3BAH.

2. There were 21 members and guests present.

3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

a. Corrections to the 5 March 2019 Minutes:

i. Para 5.a.i: Postponed vice Post Phoned

ii. Para 5.b.ii., Add: Moved by Doug, VE3FFR (in absentia), and seconded by Steve, VE3KC,

not to invest in GICs.

b. It was moved by Chip, VA3KGB, and seconded by Steve, VE3KC, that the Minutes of the March

meeting be approved as posted in the April Newsletter with the amendments.

c. Carried

4. Treasurer’s Report:

a. It was moved by Eric, VE2PEF, and seconded by Carlyle, VE3WIO, that the Financial Report for

March 2019 be approved as posted in the April Newsletter.

i. Carried.

5. Old Business:

a. Canadian National Parks On The Air 2019 (CNPOTA) :

i. Possible activation at Kingston Mills Locks on the Rideau Canal along with BBQ.

b. GICS:

i. The Club had visited GICs in 2010 and 2013 and voted both times not to invest in GICs.

ii. Motion postponed from the March 2019 Meeting: Moved by Doug, VE3FFR (in

absentia), and seconded by Steve, VE3KC, not to invest in GICs.

1. Carried not to invest in GICs. (9-Yes, 8-No)

c. Use of Remote HF Station by Out of Province Amateurs:

i. Chip, VA3KGB, reported that he had received a reply stating that DX conditions where

not good from Whitehorse which did not make sense to Club Members.

ii. The Station was set up primarily for paid up Club Members and Amateurs in the local

area that did not have access to a HF station and not for contesting .

6. New Business:

a. BBQ:

i. Proposed that the Club hold a BBQ instead of the June Meeting which the majority was

in favour.

ii. Brian, VA3BAH, will do some research on sites, etc.

b. Web Page Hosting:

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i. Chip, VA3KGB, reported that hosting is one of the Club’s major yearly expense and costs

have risen over the years approximately 10% per year and that this year’s fees would

probably be about $650.00.

ii. It was noted by Steve, VE3KC, that our web site has been commented as one of the

better sites for information, holds the Club’s archives, and members can have their own

email addresses.

7. Reports:

a. 2 Metre Net:

i. Steve, VE3KC, thanked the controllers and reported there were between 8 to 9 check ins

in March with net times of 15 to 27 minutes.

ii. Looking for more Net Controllers.

b. HF Net:

i. HF Net Manager vacant.

c. CFARS:

i. Les, VE3KFS, reported the nets were running and the QRPX exercise continued despite

the poor propagation conditions

d. HF Remote Station:

i. Chip, VA3KGB, reported the station is fully operational and one antenna rope repaired

from sun/wear damage.

e. Hearts and Flowers:

i. Herman, VE3QX, is recovering..

f. KAREX:

i. Kingston Amateur Radio Experimenters Group meets Saturdays at the 560 Legion on

Montreal St. This Friday using JS8Call (FT8 Chat).

g. Amateur Radio Course:

i. Les, VE3KFS, thanked the instructors and that 10 had passed the exams and that 21 EW

is planning for a fall course.

h. Swap Shop:

i. Ron, VE3GO, passed the list around.

8. 50/50 Draw:

a. Peter, VE3POA, and the Club split $18.00 ($9.00 each)

9. Next Meeting: 7 May 2019.

10. Adjournment:

a. It was moved by Dave, VA3DLF, and seconded by Eric, VE2PEF, that the meeting be adjourned.

b. Carried

11. Presentation:

a. Portable Radio Operation in the Parks, Peter, VE3POA.

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Clifford (‘Chip’) Chapman, VA3KGB

Secretary

Kingston Amateur Radio Club

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MEETING AGENDA

KARC Meeting Agenda 7 May 2019

1. Members and Guest introduce themselves

2. Additions to the Agenda

3. Minutes of the Last Meeting: errors / omissions /approval (Moved by the Secretary, Chip, VA3KGB)

4. Treasurer’s Report:

5. Old Business

a. Canadian national Parks On The Air 2019 (CNPOTA 2019) and Activations

b. BBQ in Lieu of June Meeting

6. New Business:

a. Website Hosting Renewal

b.

c.

d.

7. Reports:

a. 2M Net Manager (Steve, VE3KC)

b. HF Net Manager

c. CFARS (Les, VE3KFS)

d. Remote HF Station (Chip, VA3KGB)

e. KAREX

f. Swap Shop

g. “Hearts and Flowers”

h. Other Reports

8. 50/50 Draw

9. Presentation: TBA

10. Date of Next Meeting: 4 June 2019

11. Adjournment

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FINANCIAL REPORT

KARC FINANCIAL REPORT – April 2019

April 22, 2019

Opening Balance

Cooperation Plus 5295.56

Dividends Share 295.11

Equity Shares 25.00

Total 5615.67

Income

50 50 Draw 7.85

Membership 25.00

Donation 0.00

Total 32.85

Expenditures

Paid cash Back owed to ve3ffr for Sympathy Card 1.15

Bank Fees 3.96

Closing Balance

Cooperation Plus 5324.45

Dividends Share 295.11

Equity Shares 25.00

Total 5644.56

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Photos Submitted By Ron VE3GO

1Tug Molly M 1 which was in Picton last winter

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Bridge at Port Colborne antennas are mounted on.

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2Corvette launched during WW II here in KIngston

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3Peter R. Cresswell now just a memory!

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SOME OF THE ANTENNAS USED FOR SHIP TRAFFIC CONTROL BY SEAWAY WELLAND.

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NET CONTROL SCHEDULE

January 9 VE3POA Peter

January 16 VE3WIO Carlyle

January 23 VE3CAK John

January 30 VA3BAH Brian

February 13 VA3PCI Assaf

February 20 VE3KGC Larissa

February 27 VE3NXE Pieter

March 13 VE3POA Peter

March 20 VE3WIO Carlyle

March 27 VE3KC Steve

April 10 VA3BAH Brian

April 17 VA3PCI Assaf

April 24 VE3CAK John

May 8 VE3KC Steve

May 15 VE3KGC Larissa

May 22 VE3NXE Pieter

May 29 VE3POA Peter

June 12 VE3WIO Carlyle

June 19 VA3BAH Brian

June 26 VA3PCI Assaf

July 3 VE3CAK John

July 10 VE3KC Steve

July 17 VE3KGC Larissa

July 24 VE3NXE Pieter

July 31 VE3POA Peter

August 7 VE3WIO Carlyle

August 14 VA3BAH Brian

August 21 VA3PCI Assaf

August 28 VE3CAK John

September 11 VE3KC Steve

September 18 VE3KGC Larissa

September 25 VE3NXE Pieter

October 9 VE3POA Peter

October 16 VE3WIO Carlyle

October 23 VA3BAH Brian

October 30 VA3PCI Assaf

November 13 VE3CAK John

November 20 VE3KC Steve

November 27 VE3KGC Larissa

December 11 VE3NXE Pieter

December 18 VE3POA Peter

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NET CONTROL SCRIPT

Revised April 16, 2013

Good evening. This is [name and callsign], net control station for the Kingston Amateur Radio

Club’s Tuesday night Net.

The Kingston Amateur Radio Club Tuesday Night Net is an informal net that meets at 1930 hours

every Tuesday evening on the KARC repeater, VE3KBR. We welcome participation by all

amateurs.

Before continuing, is there any emergency or priority traffic? Please call now.

The purpose of the net is to take check-ins; to inform you of KARC activities; and to provide news

of interest to Radio Amateurs. Information about KARC may be found on the web site

(www.ve3kbr.com) or by contacting any of our club executive members.

I will take check-ins giving priority to mobiles, portables and stations checking in via EchoLink or

IRLP. When checking in, please give your call sign phonetically, your name and location, and

indicate whether you have any traffic or announcements for the Net.

Are there any stations using EchoLink or IRLP wishing to check in? Please call now.

Are there any mobiles or portables wishing to check in? Please call now.

Are there any base stations wishing to check in? Please call now.

Trivia Time

Here’s tonight’s trivia question(s).

Swap Shop

Are there any items for the swap shop?

Closing

Are there any additional check-ins or announcements before I end the Net?

That concludes this evening's Kingston Amateur Radio Club Tuesday Night Net. Thank you for

participating. We had [number] check-ins this evening. 73. This is [name and callsign] returning

the repeater to normal amateur use.