Here's this month's newsletter. Note the change of location and time.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO CLUB
Short CIRCuits
 

May 2001

Central Illinois Radio Club
P.O. Box 993
Bloomington, IL  61702-0993

President: Rick Kempf, WD9HRU
309-828-8054
Vice President: Larry Mays, KB9NPH
309-827-8183
Secretary: Dean Lacy, AA9BS
309-452-4309
Treasurer: Floyd Hofmann, W9EX
309-452-3612
Newsletter Editor: Norman Huber, N9ZKS
309-378-4674

The CIRC is a not-for-profit ARRL special service club whose purpose is
to advance the service of Amateur Radio.  Located in Central Illinois,
CIRC and its members welcome all to use the 146.94 repeater and to
attend club meetings.

Submissions for the newsletter must be received by the 10th of the month
and may be snail or e-mailed to the editor at:
Norm Huber
19268 E. US Hwy 150
Bloomington, IL  61704-5855

e-mail  n9zks@earthlink.net

Permission is granted to Amateur Radio-related organizations to
reproduce contents of Short CIRCuits provided full credit is given.
 


MAY MEETING

Don't forget!
The time and location has changed. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM at
Maxwell Park just south of Normal West High School. Don't forget the
fixings for the cookout and the equipment for the foxhunt.

APRIL PREZ COLUMN
CQ CQ the CIRC

It's now May and this month we will be holding a combination Fox Hunt
and picnic.  The Fox Hunt will begin at 1830 and be contained within the
Town of Normal.  At 1930, we begin the picnic.  Bring the meat you wish
to grill and anything you wish to share.  Good Luck on finding the fox
and being one of the first to find the fox.  Jim, WB9UWA, is the fox so
everyone has a good chance on being the first to find the fox.  The
frequency of the Fox Hunt is 146.340.

One of the oldest net in this area is the 160 Meter Net.  It meets at
0815 local time on Sunday morning on 1815 kHz.  AM is the type of
modulation used on this net.  The 160 Meter Net got its start in the
'30's.  It has been in operation ever since.  There was a break in
operation during WWII when all Amateur Radio operation was suspended.
How about joining the gang on the top band using the first modulation
type of voice radio transmission.

73's de WD9HRU


Calendar of Events
Weekly 2 Meter Net
Every Tuesday evening on the
146.940-146.340 repeater at
 9:00 p.m.
10/10 Breakfast
        First Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Baker's Square, Vernon & Vets
(Just south of College Hills Mall)
CIRC Meeting
        Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Cross building in
Bloomington (Just north of the airport).

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Illinois Governor George Ryan has declared June to be Amateur Radio
Awareness Month.  All participating stations should mention this in
their Field Day news release.  The governor's declaration was
coordinated through the efforts of Marc Schneider, W4NVY, and the North
Shore Radio Club.

CQ Field Day:
Field Day stations are also reminded to send a message during the event
to the Illinois Section Manager via NTS for 100 bonus points.  The
Illinois Sideband Net meets on 3905 kHz at 6 p.m. local time.

73 and good luck,
Bruce Boston KD9UL
ARRL Illinois Section Manager
 

Nets in the Area
Monday  9:00 P.M.       146.730 123.0 PL   Open Net
Tuesday 7:00 P.M.       146.910 Tazwell County ESDA Net
Tuesday 9:00 P.M.       146.940 CIRC Open Net
Wednesday       9:00 P.M.       147.060 Open Net  Has Newsline
Wednesday       9:00 P.M.       442.250 123.0 PL   ARES Open Net
Wednesday       Varies  147.100 Trader's Net follows ARES                                        Net on 442.250
Thursday        9:00 P.M.       146.760 Open Net with Newsline
Thursday        9:00 P.M.       146.895 North central IL Traders                                Net
Sunday  8:30P.M 147.075 Open Net with Newsline
Mon / Fri       8:00 A.M.       14.247.5        Displaced Peorians Net
(Please help me correct this list.  I know it's not up to date at this
time.   Norm N9ZKS)

Blomington-Normal Area Repeaters

Freq
Callsign
Location
PL
145.390
N9EZJ
Lincoln

145.430
KD9F
Gridley
103.5
146.790
K9CYW
Bloomington

146.940
W9AML
Bloomington

147.015
NX9M
Normal
88.5 (open*)
147.150
WD9FTV
Bloomington
103.5
147.345
K9ZM
Lincoln

442.700
WB9UUS
Normal
107.2 (open**)
443.325
KE9HB
Congerville
107.2
444.350
W9EX
Bloomington
107.2
444.975
N9FZF
Normal
136.5
* Repeater is currently in open mode with pl for those with QRM
** Repeater RX with tight carrier squelch and loose tone squelch (107.2)

Local DX Packet Cluster Information
Bloomington  Access and Transport node  BMIDX1 (AB9M-7) 144.91  1200
baud
Champaign    Access and Transport node  ILDX1 (KA6A)    144.91  1200
baud
Champaign    Network Node Server        CMIDXC (K9CW)   144.91  1200
baud
Connections to the network are made by first connecting to BMIDX1, then
connecting to ILDX1, then connecting to K9CW.
The primary purpose of BMIDX1 is to provide local access for DX Packet
Cluster.

BLOOMINGTON EXAM DATES
Following is the schedule for W5YI-VEC Amateur Radio exams for the year
2001 at the Bloomington Public Library. Setup is from Noon to 1:30
normally. Exams begin as listed.  Questions may be directed to Keith
Hanson.
Please bring two forms of identification. You must have your Social
Security Number. We can not administer a test without SSN. You will need
a copy of your Current license plus any CSCE you want to apply.

Bloomington Public Library
205 E. Olive
Bloomington, IL 61701

Remaining dates for the year 2001 (Walk-ins are welcome)
Jul 21
Nov 10
Keith, AC9S, is heading the testing.

MORTON EXAM DATES

Following is the schedule for W5YI-VEC Amateur Radio exams for the year
2001 at the Morton Public Library. Setup is from 11 to Noon. Exams begin
at noon but registration is typically from 11:45 to 12:30.  Questions
may be directed to Bob Davis (AA9MY) at 309-263-8620 (Day) or email to
redavis@dpc.net
Please bring two forms of identification. You must have Social Security
Number. We can not administer a test without SSN. You will need a copy
of your
Current license plus any CSCE you want to apply.

Morton Public Library
315 W. Pershing
Morton, IL 61550

Remaining dates for the year 2001 (Walk-ins are welcome)
Jun 16
Sep 16 (Peoria Superfest)
Oct 20
Dec 15
There will be VE testing at the Peoria SuperFest on Sunday September 16,
2001
Testing at the Fest will begin at 10:00 A.M. Walk-ins are welcome.


FIELD DAY
FD Coordinator: Paul Hammond, N9PE, (766-4216) Email
Paul.Hammond.bn2o@statefarm.com
 
We need volunteers for set up, tear down, and operations, please contact
N9PE

Paul has a "bucket truck" reserved, so no tower raising will be
necessary this year.

Location is confirmed pending letter request one week prior.

Potential 4A status this year ( 2 CW/ PSK, 1 SSB, 1 VHF/UHF)

Rigs: 3 Ten-Tec OMNI VI+, ICOM 706

Antennas: Beams and wires

Logging: Networked Laptops running CT

Generator: natural gas 10KW

73,

Gary Huber,  AB9M