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February 2016 MEETING INFO Meeting was run by President Ed N1KGN In attendance were Brett KB1YIW Connie KB1UJX Don KB1UZQ Ken NE1CU Kevin N1KGM Larry AB1JC Larry-W1LAG Marianne AB1RK Marilyn KB1YYO

1 February 2016 MEETING INFO Meeting was run by President Ed N1KGN In attendance were Brett KB1YIW Connie KB1UJX Don KB1UZQ Ken NE1CU Kevin N1KGM Larry AB1JC Larry-W1LAG Marianne AB1RK Marilyn KB1YYO Mike KA1EOU Pat KB1UJY A Treasurer's report was given by Treasurer Connie KB1UJX. (Details not discussed in this newsletter). The Secretary's Report was given by Secretary Marianne AB1RK. (Details not discussed in this newsletter). WINTER STORM JONAS Winter Storm Jonas arrived the morning of January 23, 2016 dumping more than 15 inches of snow in the greater Bridgeport area over a 24 hour period. Thank you goes to all who assisted during this winter storm, especially Michael Wallace, Pat Ellis and Sandra Russell who served at the EOC from GBARC. WINTER FIELD DAY 2016 GBARC and the Housatonic Amateur Radio Club (HARC) operated Winter Field Day 2016 using the HARC call sign N1KT from the Recreation Center in Shelton. We operated 6 stations and logged contacts using a computer network with N3FJP WFD software. As you know, SPAR has given up the sponsorship of Winter Field Day due to 1

many reasons, but mostly health issues of its members.

of the contest. Their new site is www.winterfielday.

Day, eliminating the local outside temperature and adding the ARRL section.

This has caused some consternation for some in our group, who have come to believe that exchanging the outside temperature was

2 many reasons, but mostly health issues of its members. The new Winter Field Day Association has taken over for this year, gladly taking the work, advertising and overall management of the contest. Their new site is Additionally, the rules have changed slightly this year, as they have made the contest exchange closer to Summer Field Day, eliminating the local outside temperature and adding the ARRL section. This was to decrease confusion among non-contest participants. This has caused some consternation for some in our group, who have come to believe that exchanging the outside temperature was the most endearing part of the contest. But that's progress and with that GBARC and the Housatonic ARC using their call sign N1KT made 246 contacts with 18 multipliers and 1500 bonus points. We scored 5928 points total. Below are some pictures from WFD at the East Village Rec. Center. Gary WE1M & Larry W1LAG Larry AB1JC and Dave KB1LTW unload the beam 5 Band Beam in the air 80 meter dipole 2

3 Andrew KC1ETJ & John W1JON at VHF station. Larry, AB1JC making contacts on beam Dave KB1LTW working the Q s Ken NE1CU taking a break Mike KA1EOU, Dave KB1LTW and Ken NE1CU working on the beam and tower 3

John W1JON, Andrew KC1ETJ, Larry AB1JC, Dave KB1LTW and Ned KA1CVV Thanks go out to AB1JC for securing the reservation for the facility, GBARC for paying the use fee, WD1M for operating CW, producing

4 John W1JON, Andrew KC1ETJ, Larry AB1JC, Dave KB1LTW and Ned KA1CVV Thanks go out to AB1JC for securing the reservation for the facility, GBARC for paying the use fee, WD1M for operating CW, producing multipliers and cooking breakfast, HARC for allowing the use of their call sign N1KT and everyone who helped with this contest. A special 88 go out to the XYLs who prepared things at home and brought them to the site. The following hams participated: AB1JC, KA1CVV, KA1EOU, KA1SHN, KB1LTW, KB1YIW, KC1EJT, NE1CU, WD1M, WE1M, W1LAG, and W1JON. Regrets if I forgot anyone. QSL N1KT via WE1M, buro, or eqsl. Tnx. BALLOON It was reported at the meeting that Univ. of Bridgeport is sending up a large payload on a balloon scheduled for launch in September. The launch will take place in Arizona with hopes of reaching 150,000 feet. The Discovery Museum is playing a part in it too with GBARC member Larry AB1JC as chief consultant. Congrats Larry! More info as it becomes available. 4

5 SUMMER FIELD DAY Summer Field Day package is on the ARRL website. The rules have changed this year, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the changes. MS BIKE-A-THON REQUEST We are looking for volunteers to work the MS Bike a Thon on June 12, Start/Finish Location: Longshore Pavilion, Norwalk (right next to Calf Pasture Beach). Start Times: 7:00 AM for 100 mile, 8:00 AM for 62 mile route, 9:30 AM for 25 mile route, 10:30 AM for 10 mile. Expected number of Cyclists is 250 to 300. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Kevin N1KGM. UPCOMING CONTESTS Feb 5,10-10 Winter Phone QSO party Kick-Off Net starts at 6:45PM EST, Friday February 5th. on MHz Feb 13-14, CQ WW WPX RTTY Feb 27-28, CQ WW 160 meter Contest Mar 5-6, ARRL DX Phone Contest (Mar 25 is Good Friday) Mar 26-27, CQ WW WPX SSB (Mar 27 is Easter Sunday) April 17, ARRL Rookie roundup phone May 28-29, CQ WW WPX CW June 11-13, VHF Contest July 9-10, IARU HF World Championship July 16-17, CQ WW VHF Contest Sept 24-25, CQ WW RTTY DX Oct 29-30, CQ WW DX SSB Nov 5-7, Sweepstakes CW Nov 19-21, Sweepstakes Phone Nov 26-27, CQ WW DX CWW Dec 4-6, ARRL 160 meter contest Dec 12-13, ARRL 10 meter Contest 5

SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST IN JANUARY Ham friends recently got together for a Saturday morning breakfast at Sassafras restaurant in Huntington, CT.

6 SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST IN JANUARY Ham friends recently got together for a Saturday morning breakfast at Sassafras restaurant in Huntington, CT. (Left to Right) Bob W1RPG, Dave KB1LTW, Dave W1CTN, Jeff W9NIZ, Bob WD1M, Ned KA1CVV and Larry W1LAG. Attending but not shown are Larry AB1JC, Fred KB1BU and Ken NE1CU. TECH CLASS Gary WE1M, Larry AB1JC and Ken NE1CU are in the process of setting up a Technician class to be held Saturday mornings at University of Bridgeport beginning in either February or thereafter. They have decided to use the ARRL Technician manual for the class and teach from the Power Point presentation. The actual details will be printed when decided. HAMFESTS March 19 -Dayville Fleamarket March 20 Southington Hamfest (Palm Sunday) April 16 Gales Ferry Hamfest May Dayton Hamvention Aug Boxboro Hamfest Get ready for the 2016 Dayton Hamvention. It s only a few months away. Tom K1TMM and Gary WE1M plan to attend. 6

SKED Feb 12-14 70 th Anniversary Hamcation at the Central Florida Fair and Expo Park in Orlando Feb 29 - Leap Year Mar 1 - Monthly GBARC meeting Mar 1 - GBARC Meeting Mar 3 - GBARC Net Apr 5 - GBARC

7 SKED Feb th Anniversary Hamcation at the Central Florida Fair and Expo Park in Orlando Feb 29 - Leap Year Mar 1 - Monthly GBARC meeting Mar 1 - GBARC Meeting Mar 3 - GBARC Net Apr 5 - GBARC Meeting Apr 7 - GBARC Net Apr Eastern VHF/UHF Conference Dulles, VA May Dayton Hamvention June 19 -Father's Day June Summer Field Day (GBARC will participate) GBARC PIZZA PARTY MAY 3 From Kevin N1KGM: Dear GBARC Members, Family and Friends: Our 3 rd "Annual GBARC Springtime Pizza Party" will be taking place on Tuesday May 3 rd, The Party will take place at Old Towne Restaurant, Quality Street, Trumbull, CT The time of the Party will be 6:30pm sharp. The Party is Open to all GBARC Members, their Family Members & Friends to attend. The Menu will include "All-You-Can-Eat": Various types of Pizza (ie: Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Vegetable, etc.) 7

8 Antipasto Salad Hot Garlic Bread Any soft drinks (Soda, Ice Tea, Juice), Coffee, and Tea. Price Per Person is: $19.00 Includes Tax, Tip & Gratuity. We would love to have many of you come out to join in the fun festivities. What I ask of everyone wanting to come out for the party is that if you commit to come please be sure to attend for I need to give a final head count by the Weekend of May 3rd and at that point we would be committed to paying for those that commit. We truly want you to come out for this and please feel free to bring family or friends that are interested in attending as well. Just looking to have a time where we can all get together and just have an evening where we can enjoy the company of one another on a relaxed atmosphere. ***So I ask of you to please get back to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and give me confirmation that you are attending, and who will be attending with you. PAYMENT will be taken at GBARC S MONTHLY MEETING in APRIL or UPON ARRIVAL to the PARTY at the OLD TOWNE RESTAURANT on the night of the PARTY on TUESDAY MAY 3rd. Hope to hear from you all soon please. Thank you and best to you all always. Sincerely, Kevin Cellini N1KGM Kevin.Cellini@gmail.com Cellphone: (203) If you like pizza, and who doesn t, this is a great party to attend. Make your reservations now. 8

9 GBARC INFO The Greater Bridgeport Amateur Radio Club, Inc (GBARC) is a volunteer group of trained communicators dedicated to helping provide vital emergency communications in the greater Bridgeport community. GBARC, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut and has 501(c)(3) status with the United States Government. All donations to GBARC, Inc. are tax deductible. President Ed N1KGN Vice President Kevin N1KGM Secretary Mariane AB1RK Treasurer Connie KB1UJX Sgt at Arms Ken NE1CU Bridgeport EMD Scott Red Cross MDR R1 Steve WA1RJI Trustee John WE1JR Region 1 DEMS EMD Robert Kenny Region 1 EC Mike KE1EOU Monroe AEC Rich KB1IWX Red Cross Liaison Larry W1LAG CT Region1 SART Sheldon KB1QPT CT Region 1 EMD Emeritus Rich KC1ASY Webmaster Larry W1LAG Newsletter Editor Gary WE1M Website Facebook GBARC Repeater WA1RJI/R MHz offset, PL77 Linked to N1KGN/R offset, PL77 Linked to WK1M/R offset, PL77 Echolink node Newsline every Monday night 8 pm. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at the Bridgeport EOC, 581 North Washington Ave. Bridgeport, CT The club call sign is WA1RJI. QSL WA1RJI via WE1JR, WE1M, eqsl or Bureau. Interested in joining GBARC? Send to membership@gbarc.net 9

Spark Gap. Vol. 31, Issue 10, October 2014 MARC - Serving Central Indiana Communities for thirty-one years. On Our MARC

Spark Gap. Vol. 31, Issue 10, October 2014 MARC - Serving Central Indiana Communities for thirty-one years. On Our MARC Spark Gap Vol. 31, Issue 10, October 2014 MARC - Serving Central Indiana Communities for thirty-one years On Our MARC I would like to thank Steve & Jeannie Brown for hosting the picnic again this year.