Key Klix - April 2002 - Calgary Amateur Radio Association

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THE OFFICIALPUBLICATION OF THE CALGARYAMATEUR RADIOASSOCIATION
June
2002
Ham of the Year, Ray Bourne VE6LG (left) with John Bain
VE6BWJ at the 2002 CARA Spring Awards Banquet
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ARES NET
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SWAP & SHOP
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CHINOOK
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ARES NET
VE6GLR 8:30 PM
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SWAP & SHOP
VE6RYC 8:45 PM
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Key Klix
June 2002
CONTENTS
Calendar
Public Service Events
President’s Message
Executive Meeting, May
DX Corner
Recollections Of A Radio Ham
DX Section Minutes, May
DX Section Summer Budget
Field Day 2002
Ham Puzzler
2002-2003 VHF Section Budget
Technician’s Report
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3
5
7
8
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
General Meeting, May
17
CARATELS Meeting, June
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Social Club
22
Sausage Casserole
22
CARA Awards Banquet Photos
23
Classified Ads
24
Ham Puzzler Answers
24
Contest Calendar
25
Repeater Map
26
Membership Renewal Form
27-28
2001-2002 Executive
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Public Service Events
Rocky Mountain Challenge
June 21-23
Fred Van Driel
Alberta Lung Association Bike for Breath
August 16-18
ve6fvd@rac.ca
VE6FVD
640-9575
Fred Van Driel
Do you have upcoming Public Service Events?
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The President’s Message
Well the results of the May elections are in and I
guess you’re going to have to put up with me for
another season. Congratulations to all who participated but a special thanks to newcomers Aty
Bourne,VE6ACB (Treasurer elect), Mike Taddeo,
VA6MJT (VP elect) and Cynthia Taddeo VA6CYN
(Secretary elect). And thanks to the
exiting members of the executive who
have served the club well. We appreciate your contribution.
Speaking of recognizing contribution,
those who didn’t attend the Awards
Banquet missed a great evening. By all
accounts, everything about the event
was excellent, including the food, the
facilities and door prizes. Thanks to
Mamie and Sheila for organizing a great
banquet.
Regarding the Casino, we have submitted our application along with 29 volunteer forms (and I have since received a
few more to send in.) Thanks to all who volunteered.
Those who participated last year know that it’s more
fun than work. It’s not too late to send in additional
forms if you are interested in volunteering. Our Casino
application is essentially the same as the one for the
previous Casino, except that, based on membership
input, we put more emphasis than last time on education and making the public aware of our hobby.
I’d like to say a few words about use of Casino funds.
Apparently there are some members who are not
happy with the allocation of funds so far. Please
remember that proposals for use of Casino funds were
invited from any and all members, either submitted
directly to the executive or via the sections. All proposals submitted received an allocation for funding
(however we did not receive enough proposals to
consume all the Casino funding). One of the criteria
that we established was that cheques would be
issued for equipment that that could be put into
service within 60 days. (The thinking here is, there is
no use in having equipment sitting in a box with its
warranty expiring when we know it will be more than
60 days before we can install it.) Since the allocations were made, some projects have been completed, while others have been held up due to limited
availability of people carry out the project. But none of
the projects originally funded have had funding allocations reduced. The real issue here is that for some of
the projects that were approved, we have not found a
way of speeding up equipment installation to keep up
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
with the availability of funds. But the money is there, it
has not been taken away, and we have another
Casino just around the corner. What can you do to
help, I hear you ask? If there are particular projects
(notice I didn’t say sections) that you think need
assistance to spend the money that has been allocated, offer your time, your expertise,
and your ideas or whatever help you
can, towards the goal getting these
projects completed. It is the progression of the projects themselves that
results in drawing of allocated funds.
As I said, the invitation has always been
there for individual members to propose
a Casino funded project, but I think a lot
of members still think of Casino funds in
terms of sections, not projects. To make
it more apparent, I propose for next
season that we have a distinct category
of Casino projects called Member
Projects. These projects could augment
activities that are being managed within
a section, or they may be completely outside the
scope of the sections. Be creative, as long as we stay
within the broad guidelines of our Casino application.
We are in a very enviable position to have the benefits
Casino funding, so let’s make sure we keep things on
a positive track.
One final point… the position of Casino Manager is
open, as was discussed at the last General Meeting.
At present, I’m filling this role by default, but it is an
Executive-appointed position and anyone can apply if
they are interested.
Coming up on Saturday June 22 is Field Day and
CARA will be participating in a very significant way
with a multi-station set up in Airdrie. Read all about it
further on in KeyKlix, but in way of a preview, the
highlights are…. a beautiful park setting, enough
stations, bands, and modes for everyone to participate, and yes, even flush toilets on site! (Apparently
there are no bonus points awarded for having to use a
Porta-potty during Field Day). Those of us who live in
the south sometimes think Airdrie is half way to
Edmonton but really, it’s a short drive up the highway,
so come on out, bring some friends and show them
what the hobby is all about.
As this is the last KeyKlix before the break, let me
take this opportunity to wish all of you a safe and
enjoyable summer.
Dave VE6RTL
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Minutes of the Executive Meeting
President.
May 21, 2002
Spring Awards Banquet
Mamie Woo VE6MMN said that we had about 35
tickets sold to date and hope we can sell more by
next Monday’s General Meeting to meet our 50
tickets to enable us to get the banquet room at no
charge.
The President, Dave Currie, VE6RTL called the
meeting to order at 19:37 hrs.
Executive Present: Dave Currie VE6RTL, Tony
Mountjoy VE6MX, Ray Bourne VE6LG, Mike Ross
VE6TC, Sheila Devitte VE6NOW, Frank Devitte
VE6ANL, Frank Jones VE6ZQ, Vitaly Markhasin
VE6JO, John Bain VE6BWJ, Rick Wilson VE6RVW ,
and Mamie Woo VE6MMN.
Program Activities
Mike Ross VE6TC presented his proposal plan which
was approved for $1800 at the last meeting for the
ham radio display project to include a portable display
booth, headers, signs, lighting, power bars, etc. Also,
video introduction tapes that we have on hand will be
used to promote the hobby. Mike will try to have this
all ready for the Red Deer picnic on June 15th.
Executive Absent: Tom Cullen VE6SHB.
Guests: No guests.
Agenda
• Casino update
• Elections
• Spring Awards Banquet
• Two projects Mike Ross VE6TC to propose
• Reminder for Preliminary Budgets for next
Executive Meeting
• Insurance
• Interference
• Inventory
Preliminary Budgets
Sheila Devitte VE6NOW reminded that all section
heads should have their preliminary budgets for the
upcoming year to be turned in to the Treasurer at the
next Executive Meeting in June. Include budgets and
plans for both the CARA maintenance budget and
Casino budget.
Insurance
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX mentioned Lloyds of London
will only cover one million dollars of PLPD on our
insurance instead of two million this coming year due
to 9/11. This year’s premiums will cost $1,174.00
which doesn’t cover the new equipment.
Casino Update
Dave Currie VE6RTL mentioned that he has been
preparing the casino application and will include
approx. 27 volunteer forms to be sent out this week for
the prior to 60 day deadline. There is a possibility of
another five volunteer forms to come in which can be
submitted seven days before casino dates to the
gaming commission. The Executive had a discussion
on the allocation to be filled in on the casino licence
application.
Tony will check to see if we can get another underwriter as a separate item but wasn’t sure if we can do
that.
Executive also discussed that club look into what it
would cost to pay to certify a club member to be a
certified rigger since we go on other sites and more
are now wanting us to be certified to set things up.
Mike Ross VE6TC made a motion to allocate on the
casino licence application for the upcoming casino:
80% Programs which includes equipment purchase &
maintenance for all sections; 10% Other Activities for
promotional activities such as mall displays, demonstrations, public awareness; 10% Educational Activities to educate students. John Bain VE6BWJ seconded. Carried unanimous.
Interference
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX said that he received a phone
call from a lady experiencing interference. It was
suggested that we may able to receive some input or
feedback from Barry Middlebrook.
Inventory
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX mentioned that we need to get
all the equipment purchases up-to-date to Tony to be
included for the insurance
Vitaly Markhasin VE6JO had suggested an idea to
promote ham radio by training children which could
bring in a new generation to a dying hobby. In future,
the club may think about finding a facility to provide
classes to train children including the less fortunate.
Think of it as a long-term commitment and help bring
this club to a different level in terms of public awareness.
Digital
Mike Ross VE6TC made motion to approve for the
Digital Section to buy two KPC3’s and a pair of
crystals for $635. John Bain VE6BWJ seconded.
Carried unanimous.
DX
Mike Ross VE6TC said since there is currently
$21,600 in the casino account less the VHF
Elections
Mike Ross VE6TC has received nominations for most
of the Executive positions except for the position of
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upcoming expenditures of $10,900 – Mike VE6TC
had proposed for the DX summer budget to spend the
money this year and get one more season of antenna
work in and get the work done now rather than waiting
another year because they are not going to have any
opportunity until next summer and their plan is to be
working on the second tower and have it up next year.
DX Corner by Vitaly VE6JO
UPCOMING & OPERATING DX’s
(From ARRL and OPDX Bulletins)
ALASKA, KL5 (IOTA Op). Lanny, W5BOS, will
activate IOTA NA-121, Walrus Isls, Alaska, July 810th. His callsign will be W5BOS/KL5. Operation will
be on 20-10 meters CW/SSB. QSL via W5BOS direct
or via the bureau.
Frank Devitte VE6ANL had suggested that the DX
section not get anymore of the budget expenditure
until the VHF & Digital projects are all done.
BENIN, TY (Update). The French team has provided
more information on their July 15th to August 14th
operation to Grand-Popo, just near the southern
border of Togo. Their shack will be 2 km away from
the ocean. Their aim is to contact as many stations
as possible from all continents, especially on WARC
bands as well as low bands. 6m and SAT activities
are also planned.
Mike Ross VE6TC made a motion to approve $10,000
to DX for items prioritized in their summer budget to
be completed by the end of August 2002. Ray Bourne
VE6LG seconded. Vote was six in favor, two opposed
and three abstained. Motion carried.
The Executive had a quick discussion on preparing
the budgets for the next casino funds including plans,
level of detail, etc.
Due to the proximity to Togo, they expect to transmit
from the southern part of that country. At this time,
they are looking to get a license but it is not a sure
thing. In Benin, they know of several young guys who
are really interested in ham-radio, but they don’t have
the money to pay for licences and gear. The team has
asked for an extra license. Their antennas will stay
there and they will provide a transceiver. They really
hope to leave the country with at least 1 station
Mike Ross VE6TC motion to adjourn at 21:35 hrs.
Submitted by
Mamie Woo, VE6MMN
CARA Secretary
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(permanent resident) active from TY. Their relations
with the OPT (Ministry of Telecommunications) was
excellent during their operation last year. That is why
they want to work hard to promote ham-radio in this
country. So they are currently looking for donations.
The DXpedition now has a Web page available at:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/f5cwu/html/benin02.htm
the prevailing winds which always seem to blow on St.
Paul with high seas; therefore, the start up date is
subject to landing conditions. As far as it is known, no
previous operations have been from this side of the
island. This operation will feature a full time, dedicated
six meter station operated by W7XU, N0QJM, W0SD
and W0OE. The six meter station WILL ONLY transmit on 50.157 MHz listening up when there is propagation. A beam and ACOM 1000 amplifier will be used
with operation on SSB and CW. Liaison will be available on 28.886 MHz and E-mail updates via WINLINK
2000 will be provided to the appropriate Six Meter
Internet sites. The Grid Square will be FN97. A special
effort will be made to work Europe on double hop
sporadic E in addition to North America and Caribbean
areas! A second station will be set up for HF. The
operation plans to use a 5 band Hex beam for 20-10
meters and a vertical on 30 and 40 meters. Given the
time of the year, no operation is planned for 80 and
160 meters. An ACOM 1000 amplifier will be used.
There will be activity on RTTY, SSB and CW. Operators will be WV2B, VE1AAO, VE9DH, W0SD, W7XU,
N0QJM and W0OE.
BURUNDI, 9U. Gus, SM5DIC/9U5D, informs OPDX
that his good friend and colleague, UN Chief Communication Coordinator, Christian Alemanni in
Bujumbura, Burundi, now has his Ham Radio License.
His callsign is 9U5A. The ARCT bureau accepted his
application and gave him a full legal license. He will be
sending a copy to ARRL DXCC to be confirmed.
Christian has little experience on short wave operation, especially pile ups. He only has had a French
low class license and only worked VHF traffic over
repeaters back home. So, he is a new DXer,
PLEASE, be patient with him. Christian will have a
French ham fellow as QSL manager. More details
should be forthcoming.
LAOS, XW. Rod, EA7JX/EH7JX, informs OPDX that
he is in contact with Larry, XW1LLR, who has been
working in the country for 8 years and has married a
native Vientiane wife in Laos. He reportedly has one
TS850S and two TS50S, and has begun putting up
new antennas; “dipoles” in the jungle. He said for now
to QSL via the club station XW8KPL. Rod adds that
Larry has an 8 hectors farm for putting up a good
antennas farm in the future.
Planned frequencies are as follows:
RTTY - 7080, 10115, 14080, 18080, 21080, 24908
and 28080 kHz
CW - 7005, 10105, 14020, 18100, 21020, 24900
and 28020 khz
SSB - 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495
(alternate 14145) kHz
All QSLs via W7XU.
MALTA, 9H. Maurice, ON4BAM, reports that he will
spend his holidays in Malta this year and has just
received an E-mail confirmation of his callsign 9H3Z.
Look for him to be active from July 15-30th on all HF
bands with his TS- 450S and wire antenna on SSB
and PSK. This will be a holiday style operation except
during the IOTA contest. QSL via ON4BAM.
ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON ISLANDS, FP. Jean
Christophe, FP5AC, President of the Saint-Pierre &
Miquelon Islands ARC, informs that their next
Dxpedition will take place on June 21-23rd. They will
go to the Ile aux Chevaux (Horses Island - IOTA NA032, DIFO FP009). The Ile aux Chevaux is a little 90m
diameter island located in the Barachois off Miquelon.
The crew consists of four “JEANS”, Jean-Christophe/
FP5AC, Jean-Pierre/FP5CJ, Jean/FP5BU, Jean-Marc/
FP5BZ and the cook, SWL Claude. They will go first
to Miquelon village by Land Rover, then they will use
two little boats to go and land on the Ile aux Chevaux.
Jean-Christophe, FP5AC, states a lot of thanks go out
to Monsieur Joseph LUCAS, the owner of the island
who gave them the kind permission for landing and
staying there. The ARC’s callsign, FP5KE, will be
used on all bands from 160 to 10 meters and they
also plan to be active on 50 Mhz. A special QSL card
will be issued, so listen carefully to the operator’s
instructions to get one.
SAMOA, 5W. Ted/K8AQM and David/K8AA will be
active as 5W0TR and 5W0AA, respectively, July 212th. Activity will be 40-10 meters mainly CW, Digital
and some SSB. QSL both callsigns via K8AA.
ST. PAUL ISLAND, CY9. Operators Duane/WV2B,
William/VE1AAO, James/VE9DH, Ed/W0SD, Arliss/
W7XU, Holly/N0QJM and Edith/W0OE are expected
to be on the air from here late June 29th through July
8th. The operation will feature two full time stations
and an attempt is being made to add a third, part time
HF station to be used during peak propagation times,
especially to the Pacific area where CY9 is needed by
many. The group plans on operating on the west side
of the island to have a clear shot to Asia, South
America, North America and most of Europe. The
landing is much more difficult on this side because of
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
TROMELIN, FR/T. It has been reported by JeanLouis, F5UJK, DX Manager on the Web page < http://
www.radioamateur.org >, that Jacques, FR5ZU, has
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“VBB”, the Marconi Station at Soo, Ont., and the S.S.
Manitoba, David was made aware that the vessel was
about to dock nearby to discharge cargo and would be
there for several hours. Dave jumped on his bike and
headed for the warf,—arriving there without falling off
his bike in his excitement, he went aboard “up top” to
the wireless shack to see his friend “Sparks”.
“Sparks” had a visitor in the person of Donald Manson,
Inspector of Radio Telegraphy for the Department of
Naval Service. Inquiring of him about the new law
requiring all holders of Amateur Experimental Licenses having to pass a test and obtain a certificate
of proficiency, David was given the opportunity then
and there to “have a go” at it,—then he rushed out to
a telephone to advise some of his radio chums to
hurry down to the ship and Mr. Manson would give
them their test too. A great day for those hams when
that valued document eventually arrived,— Canada’s
first issue.
cancelled all his future ham activities on Tromelin
Island which had been planned from June to July
2002. After DINA’s storm disaster on Reunion Island,
all Jacques’ aerial gear had been completely destroyed. At the moment Jacques is looking for a new
vertical (R8 or A5B-HF) at a reasonable price. If you
can or want to help Jacques, you can reach him at his
E-mail address: jacques.quillet@wanadoo.fr
They are hoping he can be active next year from either
Tromelin or Europa.
RECOLLECTIONS OF A RADIO
HAM
1900 - 1913
by
F.E.H. Macdonald,VE6CQ
Calgary,Alberta
April-1976
NOTE
It was my pleasure to have met David Lloyd, VE3AW,
at Christmas time 1974, — a fine healthy-looking
chap, full of vigor. David, of course, is retired; he
devotes a great deal of his time organizing radio
theory and code classes across Canada through the
CNIB. The originators of this scheme of helping blind
people to become hams was The Amateur Radio
Society of Ontario, — under it’s leadership, the plan is
flourishing.
1919-1920
Amateur Radio Experimental License No. 1 was
issued on July 20, 1920 by the Department of Naval
Service to David Lloyd, 3CB, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
It was about that time too, that half -a -dozen or so of
his radio pals got together and formed The Algoma
Radio Club.
Events develop in most interesting ways, —— take for
example 3CB’s account of how members of the
Algoma Radio Club became the first in Canada to
receive from the Department of Naval Service, their “
Certificate of Proficiency”.
It is the responsibility of VE3AW at this time to
implement the recommendations of The Technical
Committee of The Ontario Amateur Radio Society, —
modifying transceivers and providing other services for
those without vision.
Listening-in one day to “TR” being handled between
The Calgary Amateur
Radio Association
through the CNIB has
volunteered to help
those blind people who
are interested enough
to take the course
provided to “get them on
the air”.
Submitted by Art Moore
VE6AP through Jack
Ambler VE6CAQ
Historian
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
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DX Section Minutes
could be purchased this summer.
May 23, 2002
There was discussion about getting some solar
panels for members but it has since been found that
the supplier has sold out of the panels.
The DX meeting scheduled for May 6 was snowed out.
The meeting was re-scheduled for May 23 and was
held at the Calgary Sports Car Club, after the organizing meeting for the car rally.
Plans to hold field day on the hill in East Lake Park in
Ease Airdrie were discussed. The hill overlooks a lake
to the South-East and would make an excellent field
day site. Mike VE6TC to request use of the park from
the City of Airdrie. Plans are to operate in the QRP
category using batteries, solar cells and maybe a
small generator.
Present were VE6TC, VE6WSI, VE6JO, VE6RCI,
VE6YP, VE6WTD, VE6IC, VE6LFM, VE6XRS,
VE6YTL, VE6BWJ, VE6LG, VE6KC and a few others
who didn’t sign the book.
Plans for the CQWPXCW contest that weekend were
firmed up and Tony VE6YP demonstrated and instructed members in the use of the YP logging
program in CW mode. We had the keyboard
configured with the same keys as used by the CT
logging program with which many members are
familiar. This reduced the learning curve to get up and
running with this program.
Elections were held and Mike Ross VE6TC was
elected as interim chairman for the rest of this term to
replace Dave Reid VE6BIR who resigned because he
was going to work in China. Elections were held and
Mike Ross VE6TC was elected as chairman for next
year.
Copies of the proposed summer DX section Casino
budget were distributed and after some discussion,
additions and deletions., the revised budget was
approved as follows. It was decided to reduce the
number of ring rotors from 4 to 3 so that other items;
80 meter stackmatch and rotor cable, noise gates,
bencher paddle and security poles for the tower guys
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
Next meeting is June 3 at Devry where the program
will be a video tape about a recent DXpedition to a
south atlantic island.
Submitted by Mike Ross, VE6TC
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DX SECTION SUMMER BUDGET 2002
Project Description and Scope
Complete the 100 foot tower by installing the
planned ring rotors on 3 of the lower 4 antennas.
Separate top tribander from top 40 meter beam (5 ft now).
Install the remaining stackmatch antenna
selectors on 80 meter and 40 meter antennas.
Replace Tailtwister Rotor now getting stuck
at 60 degrees, with new AlphSpid rotor, guywire tensioning
and security.Purchase missing accessories for inside
the station to prevent borrowing from one to another.
Benefits
The ring rotors will allow all the 3 triband antennas
on the tower to be turned in all directions
instead of being fixed in only one direction.
Separating the top 40 meter beam from top tribander
will reduce interaction, increase gain and front to back.
Will be able to select and phase 3 - 80 meter
sloping dipoles and 2 - 40 meter beam antennas.
Guywire protection will increase the security of
the tower installation.
Duration and Timeline
Installation to be completed by the end of August 2002.
Material
HF/VHF Station
Resistors Larry
40 meter Stubs Used Coax
Used Bencher Paddle for FT-847
Noise Gate W2IHY 129.99 US To Cut Blower Noise on TX
Used Bencher Paddle for IC-735
HF to VHF APRS Gateway on 10 Mhz using IC735/KAM+
2 Soundcard interface boxes built by VE6YP
Sub Total
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
$4.00
$25.00
$75.00
$225.00
$75.00
$$75.00
$4.00
$25.00
$75.00
$450.00
$75.00
$0.00
$150.00
$779.00
100 Ft Tower Completion
Locks for Guy Turnbuckle Chains
3
5
$15.00
Guy Wire Tensioning
1
75
$75.00
Model 1032D Ring Rotors with Digital Controller
1
1419
$1,419.00
Model 1032D Ring Rotors without Digital Controller
2
1094
$2,188.00
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DX SECTION SUMMER BUDGET 2002 (cont.)
Truss Kits
2
80
$160.00
Shipping
1
200
$200.00
Exchange, GST, Broker
1 2559.59
$2,559.59
Rotor Cables For Ring Rotors
300
$0.55
$165.00
4 Position relay box to switch control box to each ring rotor
1 $150.00
$150.00
80 meter Stackmatch to Phase 3 Sloping Dipoles
1 $450.00
$450.00
Rotor Cable for 80 Meter Stackmatch - Use 48 ft Tower Cab
50
$0.55
$27.50
Poles, Cement, ReflectiveTape for Guy Anchor Barriers
15
10
$150.00
Remove and Repair T2X Rotor sticking at 60 degrees
1
$40.00
$40.00
Install Anti-Climbing Protection
1
$-
$0.00
Replace Tailtwister Rotor - Alfa Spid Rotor
1 $850.00
$850.00
Spid Rotor Adapter
1
$65.00
$65.00
Mini-Stackmatch to Phase The Two 40 Meter Beams
1 $215.00
$215.00
Tower Rigger to move/install antennas and ring rotors
1 $500.00
$500.00
Rohn Tower
Mount 50/144/432 Antennas on Rohn Tower
1
$-
$0.00
1
$-
$0.00
48 Ft Tower
Mount KT34XA on 48 Foot Tower for testing
Sub Total
$9,229.09
Grand Total - Approved for $10,000
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
$10,008.09
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is the new GOTA (Get On The Air) station. This station
is to encourage amateurs to get on the air and make
some contacts during field day, on the band or mode
of your choice. We expect to have this station set up
for phone, CW and PSK31 and/or RTTY so you can
try these modes.
COME OUT TO FIELD DAY 2002 IN AIRDRIE’S EAST LAKE PARK
by Michael Ross VE6TC
JUST 10 MINUTES NORTH OF THE CALGARY
CITY LIMITS - Take Deerfoot Trail /Highway 2 North
to the second Airdrie exit. Turn right off the exit past
Wendy’s . Turn left at the traffic light on East Lake
Blvd then take the first right onto East Lake Road NE.
Turn right into the large parking lot and look straight
ahead, up the hill for antennas on top. GPS Coordinates are 51’28” N 113’ 99” W for those who cannot
get anywhere without entering the waypoints!
There will also be a VHF only station for VHF licensed
amateurs to make direct contacts with other stations
on 50, 144, 222, 450 and 10 Ghz bands. We will be
setting up three demonstration stations, one each on
APRS, ATV and SSTV so there will be lots to see
and do. We would also like to make at least one
satellite contact and are looking for someone with
either HF or VHF satellite experience to help.
We need operators for the various
stations and people to help with set up
and take down, to staff the information
table and explain ham radio to the public
and visitors. We also need a few night
owls to patrol the site overnight. To
reserve your place in this year’s field
day, please send an e-mail to
ve6tc@rac.ca or call 948-5842, stating
what you would like to do and when you
can be there.
Even if you just want to come for a visit,
please RSVP so the number of picnic
tables can be confirmed. Negotiations
are underway for a limited number of RV
or trailer spots to park overnight.
Set up begins at 9 am Saturday June 22 with
operations beginning at noon for 24 hours through
Sunday noon on June 23, with takedown to follow.
Talk in will be on the Airdrie repeater on 145.31 –600.
Washrooms with running water and flush toilets are
located on site. A paved bike path circles East Lake
and is excellent for walking, bird watching, jogging,
biking, or roller blading.
If you plan to stay overnight in one, please reserve a
spot early. We are also looking for solar cells, 12 V
batteries, small gas generators, wind generators,
tents, FT-817’s or similar QRP transceivers, laptops,
coax, a multiband 5 W VHF transceiver, gas cans etc.
If you can provide any of these items please let me
know. I look forward to hearing from you shortly to
confirm your participation in this year’s field day!
Come to field day. Get involved. Have some fun !
Picnic tables will be set up for visitors. Bring your
lunch, dinner, or snacks and enjoy a day in the park
or visit one of the restaurants within walking distance;
Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s or a 24 hr convenience store,
great for those midnight snacks or early morning gas
generator refills. Many other restaurants are located
on the other side of highway 2.
We will be entering in the 2A class, running QRP - 5
watts of power from batteries charged by solar cells.
This class allows two main stations, likely to keep the
most dedicated CW and phone contest type operators
busy. There will be a number of other stations set up
to increase the overall score and encourage your
participation in field day 2002.
Most interesting to the newer or less active amateurs
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
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Ham Puzzler by Mike VE6ZAP
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
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MEMO
DATE:
MAY 21, 2001
TO:
RICK WILSON - CARA - TREASURER
FROM:
TONY MOUNTJOY - CARA - VHF CHAIRMAN
SUBJECT:
2002 - 2003 VHF SECTION BUDGET
This budget was approved by the VHF Section MAY 14th 2002
Future
Projects
VE6RYC
SITE MAINTENANCE,
Repair roof $175, Door, install ground kits 5 $180,
1 surge protector $100, Install 5 Polyphasers 5 $545.
Prepare Motorola UHF SMF5000 Repeater.
2002/3
Budget
$1,000
Minimum
Approved
$
$ 100
VE6AUY
SITE MAINTENANCE, Install AC surge protection
1 $100, 3 Polyphasers $327
$ 430
$
VE6RCB
SITE MAINTENANCE, Increase vhf rf, Install link,
& Link controller (CD-3 + CAB)
$ 50
$
VE6RY
Improve SAIT antenna hight & coax & connectors.
$ 100
$
VE6NOV
Remove 6’ rack, replace DC power suppky.
$ 50
$
VE6AQA
Install 48’ Tower & relocate 210C2 antenna on tower.
$ 100
$
VE6EHX
Set up MRF-5000 UHF & program & interface controller.
$ 100
$
VE6HWY
Upgrade TM-41 link UHF radio & controller
(Upgrade RLC-4 controller on hand from 2000/2001 budget)
This is a current 2002 Project for a 60 watt Solar panel.
$ 000
$
VE6RMT
Add 50 watt Solar Panel & regulator ( Mtn. top site.)
Replace equipment transfered to VE6HWY
Replace equipment transfered to VE6???
This will be a future poject.
$
$
$
$
$
$
VE6RMT
CANMORE Add coax to special UHF antenna
$ 100
$
VE6YYC
UHF IRLP - project
$ 00
$
$2030
$2030
$
VHF Budget request funding
VHF requested Minimum maintenace total
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
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TECHNICIANS REPORT
June 2002.
CARA VHF SECTION
By Tony Mountjoy VE6MX
MAY 14th, 2002
VE6EHX
- The VE6MX Uniden UHF repeater has
been repaired, and continues to work well. A new
Motorola MSF 5000 will be prepared soon for this site.
I made a trip October 13th to review the rack space for
the new equipment.
VE6RYC
- The RLC-3 controller failed April 18th. A
trip April 19th found severe mouse urin damage to the
main controller board. A temporary WR controller was
activated. A trip April 28th was made to install the
back up RLC-4 controller. The RLC-3 controller was
washed with 99% isopropenol and soap and water.
The clean up was unsucessful. the RLC-3 controller
was returned to Link - Com for repair on April 29th.
The repaired board and a new mother board was
received May 9th. The repaired board is not considered reliable.
VE6RMT
Canmore.
CARA IRLP - This project is moving along very well. A
high speed internet connection is available. The
computer and IRLP card interfacing is completed. The
UHF radio was completed April 2nd and picked up by
Ray VE6LG April 4th for installation. A UHF duplexer
is on order and I think I have a controller for this
project.
- The VE6MX UHF Repeater unit is working
fairly well since Nov. 9th. Some intermod has been
experienced.
CARA General Meeting
May 27, 2002
VE6AUY
- The VE6MX repeater replacement
equipment continues to work real well. A trip on May
2nd to correct the audio level found a very flakey RLC1 link controller. The Controller will be replaced and
upgraded immedialtely.
The President, Dave Currie, VE6RTL called the
meeting to order at 19:44 hrs.
Guests: Wilfred Muder VE7OHM, David Junker
VE6DJJ, Dave Gilkes VE6GAD and Chelsea Taddeo.
VE6RCB
- The equipment continues to work well.
Link equipment on this system can now be installed
as I have site permision to proceed with the upgrade
as soon as possible.
Agenda
• Casino update on preparations and funding
• Regular reports
• Elections
• Door Prizes
VE6RY
- The equipment continues to work well
with the VE6MX temporary TX unit and it is working
fine.
Correspondence – none.
Since we did not have a quorum at the previous
meetings, a motion to accept minutes for March
General Meeting was made by Bill Ingles VE6WSI
and seconded by Vitaly Markhasin VE6JO. Carried
unanimous.
VE6NOV
- The VHF equipment needs an TX audio
adjustment plus now there is a severe AC hum in the
background. The Autopatch Colin advises should be
back on line shortly when their digital phone system
is installed and a separate analog line is put back in.
The VE6MX UHF repeater and 5K controller works
well although the audio deviation needs to be decreased to remove distortion. The ctcss deviation will
be re-adjusted to .550 khz to reduce its buzz like
noise and moved to 136.5 like VE6RYC.
A motion to accept minutes for April General Meeting
was made by Bill Ingles VE6WSI and seconded by
Jack Ambler VE6CAQ. Carried unanimous.
Reports
Vice-President - No report.
Directors – No reports.
VE6RMT
- A new site is still in the stage of
negotiations at the moment however slow.
Membership
Sheila Devitte VE6NOW said that we have one new
member, Aty Bourne VE6ACB, which brings our
membership total to 280 members.
VE6HWY
- The #2 package was finally installed on
October 29th. The signal at my home station varies
between S5 and S9, which is twice the strength of the
previous unit and continues to work well.
DX
Mike Ross VE6TC, mentioned that the DX section
had a meeting on May 6th, since we had a snow storm
on the 6th of May and only the guys from Airdrie and
VE6AQA
- The repeater continues to work well. A
trip to install the 48 foot tower is planned hopefully in
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
- The repeater continues to work well at
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south of Calgary got to the meeting, all the local
Calgarians didn’t show up. So they had another
meeting last Thursday at the DX station at the same
time as the car rally meeting Mike had volunteered to
chair for the remaining season since Dave Reid is in
China now. And there was an election for chairman for
next year and Mike got hooked into the chairman job
for next year as well.
Things are organized for the repeater at Canmore as
well just a few more modifications to make for the
mitrex radios too. The next meeting will be the third
Monday in June at DeVry where they will be finalizing
their 2003 projects.
ATV
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX said they are waiting for some
materials to get to CFCN to try to get done by the end
of the month and go through to put new parts and
pieces in VE6RTV located at CFCN on broadcast hill.
The DX section also approved their proposed summer
budget for this summer and did some planning for the
CW contest the WPX contest which is this weekend
and had a few people operating having about 700
contacts up till Saturday night. Also, we had the car
rally down in the south of Alberta and had a good time
in the mud.
Digital
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX did not have much to report
except that from the Executive meeting there were a
couple of TNC’s proposed for the Digital section. Tony
had suggested that they will try to get all three groups
together for the next meeting and get things organized
for the beginning of the September season.
The next meeting will the first Monday (June 6th) and
we will be showing a video on South Sandwich Island
expedition at the DeVry Campus. Also, they will be
doing some more planning for summer activities
including Field Day (June 22 & 23rd weekend). It
looks it will be held in Airdrie in a park on top of a 50ft.
hill overlooking a lake to the southeast and is waiting
for official permission from the city and it looks very
favorable. It looks like they will be doing QRP at least
single transmitter maybe multiple transmitters and
solar power and doing a demonstration station and
setting up a booth to try get all these publicity points.
Caratels
Frank Jones VE6ZQ said their next meeting will be
June 5 which will also be election day. At the last
meeting, they had 18 members to enjoy the pictures
from the Mountjoys’ trip to Thailand.
Treasurer
Rick Wilson VE6RVW reported the bank account
balances as follows: Savings $4,297.05; Chequing
$2,059.77 and Casino $21,601.39.
Also, Mike Ross mentioned about the portable display
station that he is putting together – the kind that can
be taken to any kind of event like the home show, or
hobby show and it will be 6’ high and 6’ wide backdrop
with photos of ham radio and a couple of tables in
front with chairs and computers for recruiting new
people into the hobby. Mike is trying to get it ready
for the Red Deer picnic and it ‘ll have a tent type
gazebo for outside use so you’ll probably see it
around at flea markets, hamfests in the area starting
this summer.
CLAN
Doreen Hammond VE6GQ said their last meeting was
May 13th at Valerie’s VE6VMH with seven in attendance. Topics included fox hunt, repeater frequency,
this general meeting & election and casino were
mentioned. Forzani Walk for Cancer where a member
of CLAN had participated in the walk and received a
donation from CLAN as well. The next and final
meeting before the summer will be held June 10th – a
dinner meeting at Tony Romas in the south.
Humanitarian
Zane Hennigar VE6ZEE had reported the following:
VHF
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX reported that the VHF section
had their meeting and VHF elections on Tuesday,
May 14th. Tony Mountjoy VE6MX said he was back
again as Chairman for another year; Ray Bourne
VE6LG as Vice-Chairman and John Bain VE6BWJ as
Secretary.
VE6REG, Ralph Garnet was at the Fanning Centre
recovering from a stroke. He has recovered about
seventy percent of his speech and had taken twelve
steps that day. Ralph is not a current member of
CARA, but was an active one for a number of years.
VE6GH, Grant Heimbecker was doing very well but
Zane was unable to deliver him a fruit basket in a
timely manner.
The VHF section got their budgets organized and
available for the Treasurer and for the next Executive
meeting as well. For activities and repeater systems,
the programming for the now fixed RCL3 controller is
well underway. Also, their 2002 projects is well
underway too, they have made good progress
onVE6AUI Wildcat Hills situation where they have
materials coming in from Sinclair and Linkcom.
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
VE6WA, Bill Ambry was failing, but still at home. Bill
is now in hospital and is very sick.
VE6AI, John Smith has not been feeling well for some
time. The doctors had not diagnosed his problem to
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date.
the game tables so that means a possible additional
$5,000 which means we may receive approx. $40,000
for this upcoming casino. We may see the proceeds
in October or early November.
VE6AL, Al Hiles is recovering nicely. Zane was unable
to deliver a fruit basket to Al in a timely manner,
although he did appreciate the signed card.
Dave Currie also brought up for discussion in light of
the treasurer’s report that indicated that there is still
approx. $21,000 in the casino account. Some of you
may observe that the majority of the funds so far have
gone towards projects that are a part of the DX club
for improvements at their VE6AO station. Dave went
over the review on the procedures that the Executive
used and will probably use again for the next batch of
funds that we get.
VE6RDI, Bob Dolce did receive a fruit basket and was
in attendance at the meeting.
Also, Zane brought both the old and new Silent Key
plaques to the meeting for all to see and mentioned
that there were a few errors on the redone old plaque
that would have to be corrected. Also, Zane reported
that the new plaque cost $324.31 and that the names
would be able to be read without any difficulty.
And that is that we will accept proposals for funding
for projects from any club member either directly or
through the section or through the Executive. Each
project will be evaluated on an individual basis, show
that it has benefit to the club and is consistent with
the casino licence application. Anything that meets
that criteria, then that project will be accepted for
consideration. And then the way the funds are disbursed on the basis of when you need to disburse the
funds - if you have a project that has been approved
but you’re not capable of spending at that point in
time and deploying the equipment that you spent your
money on then there is an issue. Once you have
signed up for the casino and the money is coming in it is like a tap that is being turned on you can’t back
out of it. We may be getting approx. $40,000 at the
end of October 2002 and we have $20,000 right now
from the last casino original amount of approx.
$34,000. So we find ourselves in the position on the
Executive that the people that have a project where
they can put the money towards their project and can
deploy it – they are getting the money. Those that
have a project and don’t have the means at this time
point in time to spend it were deferring it until the next
cycle. Spending the money is proving to be more
difficult even though we’ve had some controversy.
Education
Dave Currie VE6RTL mentioned that we are in between classes and that he has about three names to
contact them probably in August.
Social Club
The 2002 CARA Spring Awards Banquet will be held at
Best Western Village Park Inn this Friday, May 31st.
The buffet ticket value is regular $27.00 and is being
subsidized by the club to all members for a great
price of $12.00 each as a thank you to all our members and for volunteering throughout the year. Hope to
see you all there!
Flea Market
Dave Swanson VE6SWN had no report at this time.
Casino Update
Dave Currie VE6RTL mentioned that he had 29
volunteer forms signed, sealed and delivered with our
casino application. We have met the minimum
number required but are still looking for more volunteers which we can submit to gaming commission
seven days prior to our casino dates which may help
us with shift flexibility especially for the key positions.
Our casino application this year is similar to last
year’s with the difference in a bit more emphasis
percentage wise on programs to do with promoting the
hobby getting people in and getting people licenced
with a total of about 20% allocated to promoting the
hobby and 80% for equipment and supplies. We will
be using the same advisors as last year except for the
count room supervisor will be away on vacation but
the suggested replacement will do just as good a job.
We are suggesting an open invitation for any member
to put forth a proposal for casino funding not necessarily through a section but possibly put into a general
member section for casino fund allocation.
Dave Currie VE6RTL will have more of a write-up in
regards to all of this in the next key klix.
RAC National Convention
Wilfred Muder VE7OHM, from the RAC 2002 Committee spoke about the upcoming RAC National Convention July 25 – 27, 2002, in Vernon, BC .
Dave Currie VE6RTL sent the application via courier
on Friday and through the Internet tracking system on
line has confirmed the commission has received our
package this morning which means we made it under
the wire for the 60 days prior to the casino dates.
Wilf indicated that the convention would have a lot of
interesting speakers, good prizes and good times.
Some of the events include a Texas Scramble Golf
This year the casino proceeds will be pooled from the
city wide casino pool for both the lottery terminals and
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1,2002, CARATELS minutes, which was an extra S in
possible at the end of the paragraph asking for volunteers at the Casino. Moved by Bill Elliott, VE6AQY,
seconded by Les Card, VE6CA, that the minutes be
adopted as amended ——carried.
Tournament (Fri. AM), lots of seminars with keynote
speakers throughout the weekend, flea market (Sat.)
and wind-up & closing ceremonies on Sunday afternoon.
For more information, check their website at
www.rac2002.org
(2) Old Business
The telephone tree is working well. Everybody present
received phone calls.
Door Prizes
Congratulations! to the door prize winners for tonight’s
general meeting:
• Ian VA6WRC (Limited Edition RAC 2002 TShirt)
• Frank Devitte VE6ANL ($20 NTF Certificate)*
• Jack Ambler VE6CAQ ($20 NTF Certificate)*
• Mike Ross
VE6TC ($20 NTF Certificate)*
• Zane Hennigar VE6ZEE ($20 NTF Certificate)*
Zane Hennigar, VE6ZEE, reported that the nameplates for the Silent Key Plaque have been oxidized
and soon will be put on the new plaque, which then
will be put on the wall of the Golden Age Club auditorium.
Zane established the proper spelling of three Silent
Keys, Archie Klaiber, VE6CJV (1981), Gus
Ruitenbeek, VE6CFS (1985) and Phil Battrum, VE6XA
(1999).
Grant Heimbecker, VE6GH, circulated a sheet requesting controllers for the Tuesday (1:00 P.M.) Rag
Chew net. It was established by a unanimous show of
hands that the net would not be held during July and
August. All four June 11th, 18th and 25th plus September 3rd, positions were filled by Zane Hennigar,
VE6ZEE, Grant Heimbecker, VE6GH, Les Card,
VE6CA and Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ respectively.
(* Door prize sponsored by CARA and NTF Communications)
Elections
Elections were held for the new Executive for the
upcoming 2002/2003 year:
President………….Dave Currie, VE6RTL
Past President…….Mike Ross, VE6TC
Vice-President……Mike Taddeo, VA6MJT
Treasurer………….Aty Bourne, VE6ACB
Secretary………….Cindy Taddeo, VA6CYN
Membership………Sheila Devitte, VE6NOW
Director…………...Vitaly Markhasin, VE6JO
Director……………John Bain, VE6BWJ
Director……………Frank Devitte, VE6ANL
Rules & Bylaws…..Open
(3) New Business
Cecil Howell, VE6CNH, the nominations committee,
was tied up by an eye examination and could not
attend. He was unable to obtain any volunteers to run
for the CARATELS executive except one for Chairman. The elections were held by Chairman Frank
Jones, VE6ZQ, at the end of this meeting.
Zane Hennigar, VE6ZEE, has a new email address,
which was not changed in Key Klix. It is
ve6zee@telusplanet.net. This address should be used
to report any sick or hospitalized amateurs and silent
keys or phone Zane at 249-1206.
Tino Sarro VE6SZR motioned to adjourn meeting at
20:51 hrs.
Submitted by
Mamie Woo, VE6MMN
CARA Secretary
(4) Hams Sick or Hospitalized
Everybody greeted Jim Ashton, VE6AUZ, who is
wheel chair bound but attended the meeting.
CARATELS
Bill Ambry, VE6WA, is on the 6th floor of the Foothills
hospital. He is on Kidney dialysis during the day but
would welcome visits during the evening.
June 5,2002
Golden Age Club
John Smith, VE6AI, had knee surgery postponed by
possible flu.
Chairman Frank Jones, VE6ZQ, brought the meeting
to order at 12:31 MDT with 21 VE6’s, ZQ, GH, AQY,
QSL, EY, CCM, CQF, XF, AP, AUZ, ZEE, AQH, CBO,
CAQ, CGO, RQ, GQ, JV, EE, HY, and CA present
plus VA6AL and one guest the XYL of VE6HY, Mary
Ann Smith for a total of 23 present.
Ralph Garnet, VE6REG, had a stroke and is being
rehabilitated in the Fanning centre. Visiting is best
during the evening.
Zane Hennigar, VE6ZEE, had cards for the above for
(1) There was one typographical error in the May
Calgary Amateur Radio Association
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members to sign.
mation.
(5) Upcoming Events
K100 Relay Race, June 15th, Henry Schreiber,
VE6HAS, 248-0706 or ve6has@rac.ca. Fred Van Driel
VE6FVD asked for the lending of rigs (preferably dual
band) for the K100 since some volunteers have no
2metre rigs. Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ, is lending a dual
band mobile and a dual band hand held. Frank Jones,
VE6ZQ, is lending a 2 metre hand held and has
ordered a 2 metre mobile from Radio Shack which has
been reduced to $99.00.
Les Card, VE6CA, agreed to be Vice-Chairman as
long as Grant Heimbecker, VE6GH, was the first
assistant Chairman and Don Cole, VE6EY, was the
second assistant Chairman. There were no other
nominations and all present were in favor.
Rocky Mountain Challenge, June 21-23, Fred Van
Driel, VE6FVD, 640-9575 or ve6fvd@rac.ca
The next meeting of CARATELS will be held on
September 4th, 2002. Don Cole, VE6EY, moved that
the business portion of the meeting be adjourned at
1:13 MDT.
Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ, agreed to run for Secretary
and there no further nominations and all present were
in favor. As in the past if Jack is absent somebody will
take the minutes.
Glacier-Waterton Hamfest - July 19,20,21,2002
Casino- July 28th and 29th Stampede Casino.
Alberta Lung Association Bike for Breath - August 1618, Fred Van Driel, VE6FVD, 640-9575.
(6) Show and Tell
Les Card, VE6CA, and Gordon Jepson, VE6CCM,
told jokes. This is always an enjoyable part of
CARATELS meetings.
(6) Elections
Cecil Howell, VE6CNG, reported that Vern Kawohl,
VE6CKD, had agreed to run for Chairman. There were
no other nominations and Vern was elected by accla-
(7) Program
The program presented by Grant Heimbecker,
VE6GH, was entitled “The Bizarre Story of a Pioneer
Rocket Scientist.” It was a video of an A&E Channel
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biography presentation on Wernher von Braun who
developed liquid fueled rockets in Germany. Although
he originally was only interested in space flight he
reluctantly developed, at Peenemunde, the V2 rocket
used in WW2 to bomb England. He escaped capture
by the Russians and went to the U.S.A. to eventually
develop the Saturn rocket, which sent the first man to
the moon. Wernher von Braun died in 1977 at the age
of 75.
RAC 2002 Convention Reminder
This is a reminder that the RAC 2002 National Convention takes place on July 26, 27 & 28th in Vernon,
British Columbia.
Hosted by the Orchard City Amateur Radio Club
(Kelowna) and the North Okanagan Radio Amateur
Club (Vernon) the second Radio Amateurs of Canada
National Convention should prove to be an exciting
weekend packed with seminars, amateur and nonamateur activities, a Wine and Cheese reception,
Banquet and windup BBQ.
Jack Ambler VE6CAQ Secretary
SOCIAL CLUB
The Official RAC 2002 National Convention Website
www.rac2002.org contains all the latest information on
seminars, commercial vendor displays, amateur flea
market, raffle prizes (top prize being a Kenwood TS2000 all mode base transceiver), meal menus and
much, much more! Check out this website often as it
is constantly updated.
May 31, 2002
Thank you to all members who attended the 2002
CARA Spring Awards Banquet held at the Best
Western Village Park Inn. We were able to receive
our banquet room complimentary since 57 tickets
were sold.
If you register for the Convention before June 15th you
will have a chance to win 2 FREE nights accommodation at the Convention Hotel.
The evening began with cocktails at 5:30 pm, followed
by the delicious buffet at 6 pm and then the awards
were presented.
Congratulations! To all the CARA 2002 recipients as
listed below:
RAY BOURNE VE6LG - HAM OF THE YEAR
GREG COULTIS VE6IC - MERIT AWARD
LARRY CHAPPLE VE6KC - MERIT AWARD
MIKE ROSS VE6TC - MERIT AWARD
DAVE SWANSON VE6SWN - MERIT AWARD
TINO SARRO VE6SZR - LETTER OF APPRECIATION
DAN LAZAR VE6EX - LETTER OF APPRECIATION
DAVE CURRIE VE6RTL - LETTER OF APPRECIATION
VITALY MARKHASIN VE6JO - LETTER OF APPRECIATION
JOHN BAIN VE6BWJ - LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Sausage Casserole
By Margaret Carter c/o VE6VMH
¾ to 1 pound sausage
4 ounces broad noodles broken
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced celery
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
20 ounces of canned tomatoes
½ cup water
½ cup grated cheese
Also, there was lots of socializing through the evening
and door prizes were given out to everyone.
We thank the following for generously donating the
door prizes:
Sheila Devitte VE6NOW and Frank Devitte VE6ANL
Gale Rivett VE6GLE and Arnie Rivett VE6AXE
Nancy Jenkins VE6OTL
Mike Nerenberg VE6ZAP and Mamie Woo VE6MMN
Again thank you to the members who provided such
nice feedback – it makes organizing our events even
more enjoyable. If anyone has suggestions or social
activity ideas, please let me know anytime…
Cut sausages in ½ inch piece and fry in large pan
until nicely browned. Drain off fat and add all ingredients except cheese. Stir to mix and cover closely.
Simmer stirring occasionally until noodles are tender
– about 30 minutes. Add a little boiling water if
necessary. Sprinkle with cheese.
Everyone have a great summer!!
Submitted by
Mamie Woo, VE6MMN
Social Director
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The 2002 CARA Awards Banquet
Friday May 31th, 2002
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For Sale
•
Self supporting 56 ft. tower for sale. It is a
Delhi Glavanized steel in 7- 8ft sections with
a platform in the second and top sections (for
hand crank, rotor, satallite dish, etc.). It
requires the three legs and 1 yard of concrete. It is equipped with a top bearing,
antenna mast (10 ft), and boom (for erecting
tower). $ 300. OBO
•
A HAM IV rotor. $ 300 OBO
Estate Sale
• Kenwood TS 440s…$675
• Kenwood interface IF 232C...$25
• Astron Power supplym20A...$150
• 1 hydbrid quad 6 band antenna…$300
• HTX-212 2 meter mobile...$250
• HTX 202 HH 2 meter...$200
• Daiwa power supply PS 120, 12V...$124
• TNC MFJ 1278B...$275
• MFJ 557 code oscillator and key...$25
• Netset Peo 20-28 scanner...$50
• Bencher paddle,black base ...$75
• Low pass filer...$15
• Vertical Log periodic 2 meter antenna...$20
• 112 ft RG-8 mini c/w fittings $35
• 112 ft RG-213 c/w fittings $ 55
Contact Jim, VE6ZE at 278 7806
These were used together and would sell as a package for $ 500. OBO
Shipping is negotiable. As I come to Calgary on
occasion, and would deliver. For information and
further questions, Call (250) 763-5242 Ken Murray
VE7KMR. Kelowna B.C. email:
ken_murray@telus.net
For Sale
•
•
IC-2KL solid state amp 550 W…$1500
IC-970A, 2 meter, 70 cm, 1.3 GHz transceiver
with Maintenance manual…$2800
• Yeasu 5400 vert&hor rotator…$200
• AEA 232MBX TNC…$120
• AEA PK-96 packetmodem 9600 bd…$130
• IC-730 Amateur band transceiver with PS15
and microphone…$ 330
• KLM 2-220C 2 meter circ pol antenna 2x11
elements…$100
• KLM 435-40C 70 cm circ pol ant 2X20 elements…$100
• Dish with SSB converter 2.4 GHz-2 meter…$150
• Preamp for 2.4 GHz…$100
• RF Concepts 70cm amp 100W with
preamp…$100
• Philips PM3110 dualtrace scope with handbook…$25
• IC PS-30 30 A powersupply, metered…$150
• IC PS 20 speaker with filters…$150
• Kenwood SM60 deskmic, adapted to
IC…$160
• IC SM8 deskmic, Heilelement built in…$150
• DCI 164-4M 4 element 2 meter
bandpass…$100
• IC-W21AT 2m/70 cm handheld with headset,
extra batterypack…$400
• 10 ft minitower with central extender...$20
• UMax Astra 1220P scanner (doesn’t work
with ME/XP)…$30
Contact Jim, VE6ZE at 278 7806
For Sale
•
•
One Wilson’s Tri-Bander Beam…$100
One Yeasu FLDX 2000 Linear Amplifier
1200W pep…$150
Contact Steve, VE6CCG at 276-1458
Answers to the Ham Puzzler.
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Contest Calendar
July, 2002
RAC Canada Day Contest
0000Z-2359Z, Jul 1
All Asian DX Contest, SSB
0000Z, Sep 7-2400Z, Sep 8
IARU Region 1 Field Day, SSB
1300Z, Sep 7-1300Z, Sep 8
Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest, SSB
0000Z, Jul 6-2400Z, Jul 7
North American Sprint, CW
0000Z-0400Z, Sep 8
IARU HF World Championship
1200Z, Jul 13-1200Z, Jul 14
QRP ARCI End of Summer PSK31 Sprint
2000Z-2400Z, Sep 8
FISTS Summer Sprint
1700Z-2100Z, Jul 13
WAE DX Contest, SSB
0000Z, Sep 14-2359Z, Sep 15
CQ Worldwide VHF Contest
1800Z, Jul 13-2100Z, Jul 14
ARRL September VHF QSO Party
1800Z, Sep 14-0300Z, Sep 16
Colombian Ind. Day Contest
0001Z-2400Z, Jul 20
North American Sprint, SSB
0000Z-0400Z, Sep 15
Pacific 160m Contest
0700Z-2300Z, Jul 20
North American QSO Party, RTTY
1800Z, Jul 20-0600Z, Jul 21
ARRL 10 GHz Cumulative Contest
0800 local-2000 local, Sep 21 and
0800 local-2000 local, Sep 22
Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest, CW
0000Z, Jul 27-2400Z, Jul 28
Scandinavian Activity Contest, CW
1200Z, Sep 21-1200Z, Sep 22
Russian RTTY WW Contest
0000Z, Jul 27-2400Z, Jul 28
Panama Anniversary Contest
1200Z-2359Z, Sep 22
IOTA Contest
1200Z, Jul 27-1200Z, Jul 28
CQ/RJ Worldwide DX Contest, RTTY
0000Z, Sep 28-2400Z, Sep 29
August, 2002
10-10 Int. Summer Contest, SSB
0001Z, Aug 3-2400Z, Aug 4
Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB
1200Z, Sep 28-1200Z, Sep 29
European HF Championship
1000Z-2159Z, Aug 3
October, 2002
Oceania DX Contest, Phone
0800Z, Oct 5-0800Z, Oct 6
North American QSO Party, CW
1800Z, Aug 3-0600Z, Aug 4
RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest, SSB
0700Z-1900Z, Oct 6
ARRL UHF Contest
1800Z, Aug 3-1800Z, Aug 4
10-10 Day Sprint
0001Z-2400Z, Oct 10
YO DX HF Contest
0000Z-2000Z, Aug 4
Oceania DX Contest, CW
0800Z, Oct 12-0800Z, Oct 13
WAE DX Contest, CW
0000Z, Aug 10-2359Z, Aug 11
North American Sprint, RTTY
0000Z-0400Z, Oct 13
SARTG WW RTTY Contest
0000Z-0800Z, Aug 17 and
1600Z-2400Z, Aug 17 and
0800Z-1600Z, Aug 18
JARTS WW RTTY Contest
0000Z, Oct 19-2400Z, Oct 20
Asia-Pacific Sprint, CW
0000Z-0200Z, Oct 20
ARRL 10 GHz Cumulative Contest
0800 local-2000 local, Aug 17 and
0800 local-2000 local, Aug 18
RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest, CW
0700Z-1900Z, Oct 20
SEANET Contest, CW/SSB/Digital
1200Z, Aug 17-1200Z, Aug 18
CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB
0000Z, Oct 26-2400Z, Oct 27
North American QSO Party, SSB
1800Z, Aug 17-0600Z, Aug 18
10-10 Int. Fall Contest, CW
0001Z, Oct 26-2400Z, Oct 27
September, 2002
Submitted by Vitaly (VE6JO)
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CALGARY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
NEW MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
CHANGE OF INFORMATION
DATE___________________________
NAME___________________________ CALL SIGN
ADDRESS
___________________
________________________________________________________
CITY____________________ PROV______________
POSTAL CODE
_______
NAME OF SPOUSE ____________________________ PHONE (DAY)
________
PHONE (NIGHT)_______________________________ CELL
E-MAIL ADDRESS
_______________
_________________________________________________
DATE FIRST LICENSED _____________
CLASS OF LICENSE
___________
DATE JOINED CARA ________________
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
NEW MEMBER INITATION FEE (A ONE TIME FEE)
$ 8.00 _______
FULL MEMBERSHIP FEE (WITH MAILED KEY KLIX)
$35.00 _______
FULL MEMBERSHIP FEE (ELECTRONIC KEY KLIX)
$25.00 _______
RETIRED FULL MEMBERSHIP (RETIRED OR OVER 65)
MAILED KEY KLIX
$30.00 _______
RETIRED FULL MEMBERSHIP (RETIRED OR OVER 65)
ELECTRONIC KEY KLIX
$20.00 _______
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (ONE KEY KLIX)
CALL SIGN OF FAMILY MEMBER
$10.00 _______
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (UNLICENSED)
MAILED KEY KLIX
$30.00 _______
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (UNLICENSED)
ELECTRONIC KEY KLIX
$20.00 _______
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STUDENT MEMBER (18 0R UNDER & IN SCHOOL)
MAILED KEY KLIX
$25.00 _______
STUDENT MEMBER (18 OR UNDER & IN SCHOOL)
ELECTRONIC KEY KLIX
$15.00 _______
REGISTERED CNIB MEMBERS
$ 0.00 _______
DONATIONS:
VHF
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED TO HELP DEVELOP,
MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE FACILITIES
DIGITAL
DX
ATV
VOICE REPEATERS
OTHER
CARATELS
- SPECIFY
AUTODIAL & MAILBOX (VE6RYC/VE6RY)
$15.00 _______
AUTODIAL (ONLY)
$ 6.00 _______
TOTAL REMITTANCE
$ __________________
ALL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
CALGARY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
BOX 592 STATION “M”
CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 2J2
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2001 – 2002 CARA EXECUTIVE
PRESIDENT
Dave Currie
PAST PRESIDENT
Mike Ross
VICE PRESIDENT
Ray Bourne
SECRETARY
Mamie Woo
TREASURER
Rick Wilson
DIRECTOR
Frank Devitte
DIRECTOR
Vitaly Markhasin
DIRECTOR
John Bain
MEMBERSHIP DIR.
Sheila Devitte
BYLAWS & RULES of ORDER
VE6RTL
VE6TC
VE6LG
VE6MMN
VE6RVW
VE6ANL
VE6JO
VE6BWJ
VE6NOW
OPEN
278-0848
948-5842
686-4556
226-6105
240-0406
282-2171
931-0363
948-7041
282-2171
ve6rtl@rac.ca
mike_ross@cpr.ca
ve6lg@rac.ca
woom@kochind.com
ve6rvw@rac.ca
devittes@cadvision.com
vitaly.markhasin@ue-1.com
ve6bwj@rac.ca
devittes@cadvision.com
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
Tom Cullen
Gary Wenner
Tom Cullen
VE6SHB
VE6GBW
VE6SHB
242-1205
278-9040
242-1205
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
Frank Jones
Grant Heimbecker
Jack Ambler
VE6ZQ
VE6GH
VE6CAQ
276-2131
249-0769
282-9855
CHAIRMAN
SYSOPS
Orin Johnson
VE6OMJ
816-0140
Bill Dyer VE6WTD, William Graham VE6UUG
ve6omj@rac.ca
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
Mike Ross
VE6TC
Shared among members
ve6tc@rac.ca
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
TECHNICIANS
Tony Mountjoy
VE6MX
255-6254
Ray Bourne
VE6LG
686-4556
OPEN
Tony Mountjoy VE6MX - Tom Cullen VE6SHB
AMATEUR TELEVISION SECTION
wennerg@cadvision.com
CARATELS SECTION
DIGITAL SECTION
jambler@shaw.ca
DX SECTION
948-5842
VHF SECTION
cpii04@oanet.com
ve6lg@rac.ca
CARA REPRESENTATIVES
Education Coordinator
Dave Currie
VE6RTL
QSL Manager
Larry Chapple
VE6KC
Equipment Manager
Tony Mountjoy
VE6MX
Historian
Jack Ambler
VE6CAQ
Tube Bank Custodian
Don Everton
VE6RME
Social Director
Mamie Woo
VE6MMN
RF Susceptibility
OPEN
SACNIB Coordinator
Jack Ambler
VE6CAQ
Key Klix Audio Tapes
Jack Ambler
VE6CAQ
Humanitarian
Zane Hennigar
VE6ZEE
CARA/Scouting Liaison
Henry Schreiber
VE6HAS
CARA/Guides Liason
Don Cole
VE6EY
CARA/Guides Liason
Frank Devitte
VE6ANL
CARA/Calgary Sports Car Club Liason
Bill Ingles
VE6WSI
Legal Advisor
Tim Ellam
VE6SH
Club Jacket Agent
Dave Currie
VE6RTL
Stampede City Award - Booster Awards Mike Ross
VE6TC
ARES
Calgary Emergency Coordinator
Gerry Leach
Alberta Section Manager
Alberta Section Emergency Coordinator Gerry Leach VE6BVZ
Southern Alberta Repeater Association
Calgary Rep (President of SARA)
Pete Racicot
Radio Amateurs of Canada
President
Ken Oelke
VE6AFO
Alberta/NWT Director
Earle Smith
VE6NM
Vice President Regulatory Affairs
Tim Ellam
278-0848
251-3899
255-6254
282-9855
252-4131
226-6105
ve6rtl@rac.ca
chapplel@cadvision.com
cpii04@oanet.com
jambler@shaw.ca
evertondon@hotmail.com
woom@kochind.com
282-9855
282-9855
249-1206
248-0706
280-4117
282-2171
jambler@shaw.ca
jambler@shaw.ca
ve6zee@telusplanet.net
ve6has@rac.ca
magper@cadvision.com
devittes@cadvision.com
210-2173
260-3533
278-0848
948-5842
bill_ingles@transalta.com
ve6sh@rac.ca
ve6rtl@rac.ca
mike_ross@cpr.ca
VE6BVZ
285-5547
285-5547
leachg@cadvision.com
VE6NZ
280-0956
226-5840
780-532-4279
VE6SH
ve6afo@rac.ca
ve6nm@rac.ca
260-3533
ve6sh@rac.ca
leachg@cadvision.com
ve6nz@rac.ca
DELIVER
TO THIS ADDRESS