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October 2003 Vol. 13 No.10 |
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The first hard frost came in the first days of October. We have had lows in the 20's a few times. A foot of snow accumulated in two storms. The snow was strangely resistant to melting, considering the lack of frost in the ground. On Oct. 24th Andy Marquis and Scott Guimond were prepared to take the new batteries up to Rocky Mountain. With snow on the trail and rain falling, we thought the trail would be too slippery. Though reluctant to call off the expedition, I am glad we did. The temperature was in the 30's and it was chilling when I went up to the 146.64 repeater to seal the vents in the freezer chest with plastic. On October 19th I replaced the damp-aid in the repeater cabinet. The old damp aid was saturated and the cup full of water again. The interior of the cabinet was dry. Our Harvest Supper at Pizza Delight was a pleasant affair. We held what may have been the shortest meeting ever after we placed our orders. The most important item of business was a change of our meeting day. CLUB MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Since we had reserved the Alumni Conference room at UMFK for the first Monday, we were a bit concerned. KW1C said he would check for a room in the hospital if necessary. However, a call to Fran Pecard at UMFK has been made and the second Tuesday is okay. |
On Halloween night I took part in the Witch Watch in Caribou.
I saw Dean Wiggins, N1HSQ, briefly at the new EOC in Caribou. He is about
to have knee surgery for a broken cartilage. N1KGS was helping with Witch
Watch, and WA1YNZ was net control. Several hams from the AARC were there,
too. For the most part a ham is paired with an EMA driver. The city is
divided into ten sections with one or two cars patrolling each area, depending
on the amount of kiddy traffic. It is enjoyable to see the costumed figures
(many with dogs), and the various halloween decorations. When I came
back to Fort Kent I drove by the Halloween House on the corner by the
bridge twice because it was so spectacular. My driver, Pat Dobson from
Caribou, has driven up to FT. Kent with her grandson to see the house. Her
husband and seen it and said she had to. The house has a wide spread reputation.
It is on the SJV.net home page. Address comments, questions or suggestions to: Gale Flagg 108 Franklin School RD Fort Kent ME 04743 Phone: 207-834-6670 E-mail: galeflagg@sjv.net Next Meeting: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, ALUMNI CONF RM., NADEAU HALL, UMFK , 6:00 PM |
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Called to
Order: 18:06
Treasurer's Report: Sept. Bal= $981.27 Dues $48.00 + Interest $.82-
Parts $309.64 = Oct. Balance $720.55 Old Business: 2. 146.64
Report: A lot of static has been heard on the repeater from
time to time. This was especially notable on Oct. 18th when we were trying
to talk to some JOTA scouts who were in Caribou. It was bad enough so that
we checked the repeater site to make sure nothing was amiss. Nothing was.
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New Business: 1. JOTA
ON THE AIR: It was just noted that this is JOTA Weekend.
N7GLR told me he talked to scouts in Russia on HF.
2. FUNDRAISER:
Just a reminder that the club is registered on line at www.currentfun.com. A variety of gift items,
magazine subscriptions, greeting cards and gift wrap of high quality are
available. At check out you just choose Maine, then St. John Valley Amateur
Radio Association and the club will receive 50 % of the money for the order. 3. New
Meeting Day: I think it was N1QMC who suggested the second Tuesday
for a meeting Day. It was noted that KW1C and VE1PIN had other meetings
on the first Tuesdays. Adjourned: N1QMC
moved for adjournment at 16:25. N1PMS second. Passed. |
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In Case You Are Interested
Emergency/net Logging Software from N3FJP. Windows based to help emergency managers and net control operators to maintain network data during emerg. events. www.n3fjp.com Can be tried free and is fully functional |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Charles Zafonte 11-25
Ruth McKinney 11-29 Bert St-Onge 12-10
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EXPENSES
1 21' x 1.25" pipe $ 55.64, 2 1.25" elbow $3.98, 2 1.25" X 1.50" T $10.98 , 1 5" x 1.25" pipe $ 2.09, 2 2" x 2" x 8" angle $20.90, 4 “U” clamps $5.42,1 Silicone $4.47,1 Primer $2.06, 2 paint $4.18, 4 3/8" X 3" Bolts $.96,10 3/8" lock washers .89, 12 3/8" nuts $.12, 4 3/8" washers $.16, 4 5/16" nuts $.12, 8 5/16" washers $.24, 4 5/16" lock washer $.12, 2 18" x 1.25" pipe $13.94, 2 Sanding Disks $ 4.00,1 5/16" x 4" bolt $.45, 1 5/16" x 5" bolt $1.95,1 5/16" x 1.5" bolt $.15, 4 3/8" x 4" bolt $1.20, 8 1/4" X 3/4" bolt ss $1.20, 6 1/4" x 2.5" bolt ss $2.10, 12 1/4" lock washers ss $ .60, tax $1.00, 2 Trojan Batteries 164.77, 1 Rope $1.68, 1 Toll $3.20, Total: $309.54 Note: The contrast between bold and no bold has no significance, just for easier reading, I think. |
Radio Check As I was working on this edition of Feed-Point,
I heard a call messed up by static on 146.640. But I did hear the words
"radio check". I responded and had a conversation with KA1MTO, Paul. He and his friend, KA1YKN, Jon, were at Carr Pond experimenting with radio equipment. They were pleased to reach .64. Jon, who has not been active for several years was on the roof of the camp holding the antenna. When Paul boosted the power to 2 1/2 watts, his signal was very clear. I suggested he try 146.715. He did, but we were not able to converse. Too much static, very little audio.When I talked to him on .64 again, he said the antenna was mounted, but was on the ground, rather then 20' up. His signal was not as good. Paul lives in Essex Junction, Vermont. Jon is listed on QRZ as being in Mapleton. |
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Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel
tower, 16" x 16" x 16". Includes mounting
hardware. Best Offer. Charley
Zafonte, N1FRX, would really like to have the tower gone by winter.
Make him an offer. |
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Published by the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association and distributed free to members and friends of Amateur Radio. Officers President: Gale Flagg N1FG Vice President: Sandra Daigle, N1QMC Secretary: Rotating Treasurer: Steve Boomhower N1CHF Public Information: Charles Ames, N7GLR Technical Advisor: Steve Boomhower, N1CHF Editor/Publisher/Printer Gale Flagg - N1FG / Stan Flagg 834-6670 Associate Editor/Web Edition Steve Boomhower N1CHF Membership Information (Annual Dues): Regular Membership $ 12 Associate Membership $ 6 Articles: Articles may be submitted by anyone with a good idea, and may be re-printed only in their entirety and with credit going to this newsletter. |
FEED-POINT
108 FRANKLIN SCHOOL
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FORT KENT ME 04743