The Official Newsletter of the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association

June 1998 Vol.8 No.6

Letter From Our President

Dear Fellow Hams,

Happy Summer! It's officially here, and we hope it will be a nice one. Make the most of it to do any antenna or tower work. Cold weather will be here again all too soon!

Netherlands has closed in Fort Kent, and at the same time I have acquired a copier. As long as that copier holds up, I'll be able to print the newsletters.

We've had quite a bit of rain and the vegetation is growing incredibly fast. N1CHF, KC1SE, and N8VJM made a trip up to Rocky Mountain on June 13th. KC1SE cut down a tree leaning across the trail. N1CHF expressed surprise at the amount of plant material that had grown up in the trail since our cutting trip on May 23rd. Growth is the habit of plants, especially in damp weather! The workers did some paint scraping, and removed three windows that are being repaired by KA1ZOE. They removed the ROCKY sign to move it to another side of the tower (to make room for the solar panel), but the sign contained some rotten wood which they are replacing before replacing the sign. There was a lot of clean-up to do, and trash to be carried out. They also took down an old antenna that was bent. Thanks to them for that day of work.

Address comments, questions, or suggestions to:

WRITE: Gale Flagg R.F.D.#3 Box 250

Fort Kent ME 04743

PHONE: 207-834-6670

E-MAIL: sgflagg@ainop.com

73/ N1UYA Gale

Rocky Mountain

Update: KA1ZOE has made a substantial looking, well-insulated box to house the two batteries. N1CHF and N8VJM have made a new hatch cover for the tower.

Know anyone who wants to strengthen their leg muscles carrying gear up Rocky Mountain? Some students training for something? Speak up if you do. We still have to get the equipment up the trail and the tower. Hopefully, we'll have to face that challenge soon. N1HSQ is still struggling to get into .64 and only makes it about once a week.

Schedule of Coming Events

Note : NEW summer SJVARA Net Time is 9 PM (2100). All times EDT.

Next Meeting

Monday, July 13 at 6:30 PM

This meeting will be held at Jim Grandmaison's house on Third Ave

Listen to the club nets on Sundays at 9 PM

for details of this meeting.

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Minutes of June SJVARA Meeting

Called to order @ 1837 EDT by N1UYA.

In attendance were N1UYA, N8VJM, VE1PIN, N1FRX, N1FCW, N1JHD, N1QMC, KC1SE, N1CGV, N1CHF, KW1C, VE9NCL, N1ZHR, N1PMS, N1LON

Motion to dispense with reading of the minutes by KC1SE, second by N1PMS, passed.

Treasurer's report by N1CHF: previous balance reported as $755.24 at last meeting. This was actually $764.62; +$1.90(interest); -$10.00(paint and brass hardware); -$20.12 (steel for solar panel); -$83.90(antennae); -$2.85 (clamp); -$27.23 (connectors and miscellaneous parts); -$9.38 (steel for antenna mounts); +$12.00 (dues); $625.04 (current balance). Motion to accept by N1PMS, second by VE1PIN, passed.

Old Business

Correction of e-mail addresses including Gil Bourgoin as being GILBO1@nci1.net. KC1SE suggested a membership list on the club web page. N1CHF questions the feasibility of possibly of sending the text of the newsletter in e-mail as an alternative to just announcing that it is on the web page.. Hard copy of the newsletter is still available.

Rocky Mountain workday was a success as reported by N1UYA. She also reported discovering a plant previously unseen by her in Aroostook County: Squashberry (Viburnum edule). N1CHF showed repeater equipment, discussed the solar panel test, cabinet, antennae, 220 control and other related issues. He also reported that we still need to do minor trail work, hatch repair, painting and puttying. Distance by road to base camp is 46 miles and to the tower by air (per GPS) is 33 miles. Next work parties tentatively set for MON 18 JUN and SAT 13 JUN. Pictures of the site were shown and will be on the web page.

Field Day discussion was started by KW1C. N8VJM will check on tables, porta potty, burgers, hot-dogs, buns, charcoal, grills and signs @UMFK. By general agreement, antennae will start being set at 0800 EDT SAT 27 JUN. N1CGV made a list of people who agreed to bring food. Other issues discussed included flagging tape, sign-in book, and publicity. Take down will be at 1400 SUN 28 JUN.

N8VJM told the story of the indemnification and lease arrangements for Rocky Mountain.

New Business

Possibilities for summer get together was discussed with KC1SE's house and the Rocky Mountain base camp being mentioned.

Meeting in July will be MON 13 by consensus due to field day and Independence Day.

Adjourned @ 1947 EDT by N1UYA with no objection from the floor.

Stuff For Sale

Standard HT C-228A, 2 meter, 220 Dual Band HT, Battery Pack and Charger and Diamond X-2200 2 meter/ 220 vertical base antenna, 6dB gain. 11.5 feet high. Will sell for $250. Accessories available at 1/2 list price include Battery Pack, Speaker Mike, and 12v power cord. Steve, 834-3858

In Case You're Interested

June

27-28 ARRL Field Day

29 Good EME Conditions

July

26 Good EME Conditions

28 Delta Aquarids meteor shower peak

Happy Birthday

Please wish the following a Happy Birthday

Dean Wiggins 7-04

Don Ouellete 7-01

Mark Peterson 7-15

Peter Pelletier 7-23

FIELD DAY

Needed: Workers to put up the tent on Friday June 26 late in the day. Antenna workers 8 AM on Sat. June 27. Join us for Field 1998 June 27-28, and bring your friends.

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CLUB DE RADIO AMATEUR DU MADAWASKA INC.

LlSTE DE MEMBRES 1997-1998

NOM	NO DE TEL.	REGION	CALL SIGN
ASSELIN MARCO *	418-854-1893	CABANO PQ	VE2POH
BEAULIEU BENOIT	506-473-9817	GRAND SAULT NB	VE9BTB
BEAULIEU ALINE	506-235-3102	ST-QUENTIN NB	VE1ALI
CARON TAMMY	000-000-0000	NEW YORK	VE9TAM
CHOUINARD CLAUDE	418-854-6190	CABANO PQ	VA2CHC
CORMIER PAUL	506-735-3188	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1POL
COTE ROGER A VIE	506-739-8900	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE9RC
COTÉ JEANNINE	506-739-8900	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE9YL
DOUCETTE MONA	506-263-5803	ST-BASILE NB	VE9MSD
DOUCETTE ROBERT	506-263-5803	ST-BASILE NB	VE9RMD
DUNPHY ANNIE	506-263-5447	RIV-VERTE NB	ETUDI.
DUNPHY CLAUDETTE	506-263-5447	RIV-VERTE NB	VE9CLD
DUNPHY DANIEL	506-263-5447	RIV-VERTE NB	VE9WGD
DUNPHY JESSIE	506-263-5447	RIV-VERTE NB	ÉTUDI.
DUPUIS RENE	506-473-3656	GRAND-SAULT NB	VE9KDK
FOURNIER SERGE *	506-735-7031	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1SEF
GRAVEL CLAUDE	418-853-3243	DEGELIS PQ	VE2CGY
GRONDIN GERVAIS	418-853-3143	DEGELIS PQ	VE2PQC
JACQUES FRANCOIS *	506-739-8175	ST-JACQUES NB	VE1FHJ
LAFORGE NORMAND	506-735-8922	ST-BASILE NB	VE9NCL
LEBLANC MAURICE	506-735-5401	ST-BASILE NB	VE1QJ
LEBLANC ROBERT	506-735-6632	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE9RE
LEVASSEUR LEWIS	506-263-5749	RIVIERE-VERTE NB	VE9LEW
LEVASSEUR PATRICK	506-735-8048	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1PPL
LEVESQUE DAVE	207-728-7056	MADAWASKA ME	N1HYP
LEVESQUE LILIANNE	506-735-4659	ST-JOSEPH NB	VE9LIL
LEVESQUE GARY	506-739-0412	ST-JOSEPH NB	VE9GJL
LEVESQUE MARCEL 98-99	418-862-7413	RIV.DU.LOUP PQ	VE2ED
MALENFANT RENÉ	418-853-3437	DEGELIS PQ	VE2NLE
MARTIN ROBERT F.	506-735-7462	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1RFM
MlCHAUD MARC	506-735-3389	ST-JACQUES NB	VE9MEM
MOREL MARC	506-739-9737	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1MAM
MORIN GUY	506-735-3823	ST-JACQUES NB	VE9GAM
PARADIS JOE	207-834-6270	FORT KENT ME	NIZKB
PEDNEAULT FRANCIS*	418-899-2981	N. D. DU LAC PQ	VE2VAP
PEDNEAULT JEAN	506-739-7102	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1JLP
PELLETIER DENIS *	506-735-7931	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1DYZ
PELLETIER LORRAINE	506-739-6907	ST JACQUES NB	VE9 LBP
PELLETIER GERALD	506-739-6997	ST-JACQUES NB	VE9GLP
PHILLIPS MICHEL	506-235-3102	ST-QUENTIN NB	VE1MIK
RICE PAUL *	506-735-4065	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1JMJ
SANTERRE HAROLD *	506-739-7391	ST-]ACQUES NB	VE1ACR
ST-ONGE NATHALIE	506-739-9388	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1NAT
ST-ONGE BERT	506-739-9388	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1PIN
THERIAULT DONALD	506-263-3053	RIV. VERTE NB	VE9DGT
THERIAULT GAIL	506-263-3053	RIV. VERTE NB	VE9MLM
THERIAULT PAUL	506-263-5787	RIV. VERTE NB	VE1ACP
THIBODEAU PATRICIA *	506-739-7139	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE9PMT
THIBODEAU ROLAND	506-263-8272	ST-BASILE NB	VE1CKF
THIBODEAU KEVIN	506-263-8272	ST-BASILE NB	VE1KST
VIOLETTE CAMILLE	506-735-8025	EDMUNDSTON NB	VL1VIO
WORTMAN ROBERT	506-735-4551	EDMUNDSTON NB	VE1RLW