INCO LN OG - Lincoln Amateur Radio Club

April
Lincoln Amateur Radio Club
Lincoln Log
2016
April Meeting
19:30, Wednesday, April 13
Firespring, 1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, Nebraska
April Meeting — Extreme Weather 2015
A Review
of
Nebraska
and
U.S. Severe Weather
Dr. Ken Dewey, Applied Climate Researcher at UNL, will give an overview of
the nation’s extreme weather events of 2015. He will review the 2015 tornado
season and compare it to the normals for the U.S. and Nebraska.
Ken will also preview the Annual Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium,
Weatherfest, and Spring Spotter Training workshop that will all take place in
Hardin Hall, East Campus of UNL on Saturday, April 16. Check out the details
at http://go.unl.edu/weatherfest.
–Ken Dewey, WDØBIV
Coming Events
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VE Exams
SENRC Meeting
HPQRP Homebrewers
QCWA Luncheon
Field Day Committee
LARC March Meeting
Storm Spotter Training
LARC Board Meeting
Convention/Hamfest
LOG Deadline
APRIL
Northside Café
2701 N 48th St, Lincoln
Café Metro
901 Central Ave, Auburn
Breadeaux Pizza
1425 Silver St, Ashland
Valentino’s Buffet
70th & Van Dorn, Lincoln
Firespring
1201 Infinity Ct, Lincoln
Firespring
1201 Infinity Ct, Lincoln
Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege St, Lincoln
Red Cross
220 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln
Lancaster Event Ctr
84th & Havelock, Lincoln
Email articles & ads to [email protected]
Lincoln Marathon
LOG Prep
VE Exams
Spring Fling Bike Ride
QCWA Luncheon
Field Day Committee
LARC March Meeting
HPQRP Homebrewers
LARC Board Meeting
Oak Creek Bike Ride
LOG Deadline
MAY
Lincoln
Red Cross
220 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln
Northside Café
2701 N 48th St, Lincoln
Eagle / Louisville
Valentino’s Buffet
70th & Van Dorn, Lincoln
Firespring
1201 Infinity Ct, Lincoln
Firespring
1201 Infinity Ct, Lincoln
Breadeaux Pizza
1425 Silver St, Ashland
Red Cross
220 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln
Valparaiso
Email articles & ads to [email protected]
Lincoln Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
PO Box 5006
Lincoln, NE 68505-0006
Club Repeater KØKKV 146.760 (-)
Packet APRS KØKKV 144.390
DX Packet Cluster telnet://cluster.k0gnd.net
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
LARC Web Site http://k0kkv.org
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2016 Board
John Mardock
KRØP
Connie Zehr
NØGMA
Greg Brown
KTØK
Marlene McLaughlin
KDØHYM
Aaron Rogge
NØADR
Mike Lauver
KØLVR
Ed Holloway
KØRPT
Mike Long
KØSHC
Executive Director and Club Station Trustee
Reynolds Davis
KØGND
of
Directors
402/525-6111
402/202-2805
402/937-3540
402/617-0234
402/580-4602
402/326-1139
402/770-2427
[email protected]
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402/488-3706
[email protected]
ARRL Nebraska State Convention / Hamfest
This year’s convention will be held Saturday, April 23. The date for this year’s event was
moved because of the availability of the facility.
See the flier on page 6 for more information. See you there!
Storm Spotter Training – April 16
Mark your calendar! Our annual spotter training will be at Hardin Hall on Saturday, April 16,
as part of Ken Dewey’s CPSWS (Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium).
Sign in will begin at 13:00, and the training program will start at 14:00. Training will be led by
Brian Smith from the Valley office of the National Weather Service.
State spotter certification will be offered for those who need it. If you
passed the state spotter credentials in 2013 or before, you will need to recertify. State certification is good for three years.
In addition to attending the April 16 training, new and renewed spotters
must complete two online courses and take the written exam in order to
receive the state credentials. Go to www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23. You
will need to complete these two modules and have the certificate sent to ReynoldsD1@aol.
com.
ŠŠRole of SKYWARN® Spotters
ŠŠSKYWARN® Spotter Convective Basics
If you are unable to attend the NWS training for Lancaster County, you can qualify by
attending NWS training in another county.
—Reynolds Davis, KØGND
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President’s Column
As I write this month’s column we are in the midst of Weather Awareness
Week.
Last season most were pretty lucky in that we only had one storm which
required a call out. What are the chances of a repeat season? Not likely, I
should think.
So, are you current on your storm-spotter training? If not, work on
correcting the issue now so you are ready to participate when needed. Is your “go kit”
ready? Think now about what you might need later for yourself, your communication needs,
and your vehicle. Each person’s requirements are different, so there is no perfect list of
items. One thing is certain: Now is the time to think, make a list, and create the kit. Once you
are on site it’s too late.
Another reminder: April’s club meeting features Ken Dewey, PhD. You will not want to miss
his weather presentation!
At the March Board meeting your Board passed a group of budget changes en masse. The
two largest were Field Day and the Annual Christmas Party. Your Board voted not to fund
either event.
Does that mean we will not have these events? I suggest that both events will be held and
do just fine. Instead of the entire club funding these events, those participating will fund the
event. Isn’t that the way you would want it?
Addressing the LOG, the Board decided to attempt to find funding options and/or less
expensive printing before making any changes in print volume or distribution.
Speaking of Field Day, Firespring has graciously allowed us use of their facility one hour early
before each club meeting through June for our Field Day meetings. Plan on being there for
Field Day planning.
GL es 73
—John Mardock, KRØP
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Silent Keys
Anton Warta, KBØCYK, SK
Anton Warta passed away on
March 8, 2016, at the age of
100. He farmed east of Wilber,
and was retired from Petersen
Manufacturing Company in
DeWitt. He was a veteran
of World War II in the 23rd
Armored Engineer Battalion Third Armored
Division as a radio operator for Division
advance forward command post. He was a
member of the American Legion Louis Milan
Post 101.
In later years, he was a HAM radio operator
KBØCYK with license Amateur Extra and
was past president of the Crete Amateur
Radio Club. Until recently, he was active on
a range of HF nets.
Lyle Quinn, WØUS, SK
Lyle Quinn, WØUS, who operated over 83
years as a licensed amateur radio operator,
having received his license in 1935, passed
away March 14th at the age of 97. Prior to
moving to the Heritage Care Center several
years ago, Lyle was active on all Nebraska
HF nets and was NCS for many sessions.
Before he retired, Lyle operated the
Budweiser distributorship for the Fairbury
area and was a regular on the KØKKV
repeater as he made his rounds.
Lyle celebrated his 97th birthday last
November 26. He resided in an assisted
living facility in Fairbury. Many of us
remember Lyle checking into various nets
from his Budweiser delivery truck.
Kirwin Kolb, KBØBUM, SK
Kirwin Kolb, KBØBUM, passed
away on March 20 after a long
battle with cancer. Kirwin was
a long-time member of the
club and had been active in
SKYWARN® and public service
before his health problems.
He was first licensed in 1988 and held an
Amateur Extra license.
Kirwin worked as a communications
specialist with the Nebraska State Patrol
before moving to security at the State
Capitol for many years. I remember trying
to enter the employee parking lot just south
of the Capitol in order to teach a CERT
class there. I pushed the “help” button
at the traffic arm and asked how to get
in. A familiar voice answered “Is that you
Reynolds…..this is Kirwin” and the problem
was solved.
Kirwin helped with the Cornhusker State
Games in 2005 and 2006.
Kirwin lost his multi-year battle with cancer
at age 62.
Reminder – Tech Class
It’s not too late! If you missed the first session April 5, you can still complete the course
with ease. Tuesday nights, 18:00 to 21:00, Room 130, Krueger Hall at Union College. The last
session is May 10. Call Reynolds Davis for more information.
–Reynolds Davis, KØGND
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Silent Keys
Bonnie Moon, KAØDWK, SK
We lost Bonnie Moon on
March 23. Bonnie participated
in a range of club events
through the years.
Junior ‘Fred’ Wegelin, NØGMS, SK
Fred Wegelin, NØGMS, passed
away on March 17 at the age
of 78. Fred worked for the INS
in Lincoln and is survived by
his wife Kimiko, NØROO.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Harold, KBØWB,
who had been active in the club through the
‘80s including LARC President in 1985.
—Reynolds Davis, KØGND
Bonnie was 79 years old.
Fox Hunt Schedule
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Sa
W
Su
4/13
4/16
4/20
4/24
Evening
19:00
23:59
09:00 – 19:00
146.475
146.565
146.475
146.43
Beacon on Air (club meeting night)
County Fox Hunt: Meet up at Walmart (north 84th)
Beacon off air
Park Hunt @ Mahoney City Park
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W
Sa
Su
5/11
5/18
5/21
5/22
Evening
23:59
19:00
09:00 – 19:00
146.475
146.475
146.565
146.43
Beacon on Air (club meeting night)[Coordinator: KD0VMI]
Beacon off air
County Fox Hunt: Meet up at Walmart (north 27th)
Park Hunt @ Pioneer Park
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W
Sa
Su
6/8
6/15
6/18
6/26
Evening
23:59
pending
09:00 – 19:00
146.475
146.475
146.565
146.43
Beacon on Air (club meeting night)
Beacon off air
County Fox Hunt: to be announced
Park Hunt @ Holmes Lake
Get the Word OUT!
Advertise for as low
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Email [email protected] for details!
Advertise
Your advertisements not only allow you to
reach out to potential customers, they also
help offset the cost of producing the LOG.
For more information and a current rate
sheet email [email protected].
—Aaron Rogge, NØADR
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ARRL
Nebraska State Convention
“First
First of Spring Hamfest #9”
Sponsored by the Lincoln Amateur Radio Club
Saturday April 23rd 2016
Flea Market – Forums – FCC Testing
Tech Demos – Vendor Displays
Lancaster Event Center
84th and Havelock Ave., Lincoln, NE.
HOURS
EXHIBITORS:
General Adm. Saturday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Associated Radio, D & L Antennas,
Antenna
Grapevine Ham Radio, Rigol Technologies,
Flea Market & Vendor table setup 2:00–5:00
5:00 pm Friday and
7:30 am Saturday
PROGRAMS / FORUMS
ORUMS
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
01:00 pm
02:00 pm
WBØW & Others
TECHNICAL DEMOS
EMOS / DISPLAYS
Ken Bailey ARRL HQ – Emergency Comm K1FUG
“Emergency
Emergency GO kits for HF and VHF”
VHF”, KØNEB
Nebraska ARRL Officials, Matt Anderson KA
KAØBOJ
ARRL Forum – KØDAS and KØAIZ
AIZ
Prize Drawings
DX Packet Cluster
Digital Modes
Software Logging
VE Exams – 10:00 am
ADMISSION
DMISSION & TABLE PRICES
GREAT
REAT PRIZES!
PRIZES
Entry for 18 yrs and over is $8.00 each & includes 1
raffle ticket. Under 18 yrs free
free.
Attendance Prize Drawings every Quarter Hour
LARC members $5.00 & includes 1 - Raffle Ticket
(LARC membership is $20.00
.00 / year
year).
Flea market tables (8 ft.) – are $10 each.
You can use PayPal by clicking the link at:
www.lincolnhamfest.org
Three Grand Prize Drawings at 2:00
2: pm
Icom IC-T70A
T70A-HD HT
Icom IC-2730A, Icom ID-880H
ID
For all prizes, you MUST be present to win
General Manager – Marlene McLaughlin,
McLaughlin KDØHYM
Treasurer – Greg Brown, KTØK
Secretary – Larry Frisch,
Frisch KDØRTK
(Visit www.lincolnhamfest.org for latest updates)
Staybridge Suites Official ARRL Convention Hotel
Ask early for Group code “ARR” for $99
ARRL Convention Rate
1501 North 86th street, 402-486-4329
www.staybridgesuites.com/lincolnne
www.lincolnhamfest.org
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Free Parking North of Event Center
200 RV Camper Hookups
TALK--IN K
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Electronic LOG
Did you know there is a way to help your
club save money?
You can access the LOG online at K0KKV.org
or you can elect to receive it via email. This is
an Adobe PDF version and usually contains
color images as well.
If you would like to opt out of the hard
copy mailed version and save the club some
money, just let any board member know or
drop a short email to [email protected].
—John Mardock, KRØP
Best Choice UPC Labels
Please bring UPC labels
from Best Choice products
purchased at Russ’s
or Super Saver to �lub
meeting each month.
Deposit them in the large
jar on the sign-in table. Labels are submitted
annually to Best Choice. Thank you for your
help!
HF R adio Purchase - Final Numbers
This is a follow-up to last month’s article on
funding the new Yaesu radios.
The rebates finally came in and all the radios
are sold. Here is the final breakdown.
Qty
2
2
2
1
1
1
Description
Purchase
Yaesu 1200
Unit Value
Total
$2,759.90
Funding
Yaesu Rebate
Icom 718
Icom 718
Icom 730
LDG 100 for 718
Insurance
General Fund
$300
$500
$450
$200
$100
$338.00
$71.90
Total
$2,759.90
Notes
$1,379.95
Received
Sold
Sold
Sold
Sold
Received
—John Mardock, KRØP
LARC Programs
April - Ken Dewey, WDØBIV
Ken will be back for his annual meeting to
discuss weather happenings and events
May – Social Conversations
Divide into groups for social conversation
June – Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB
Hamvention 2016 in Dayton, Ohio
July – A Night
at the
Movies
Navassa Island DXpedition
August – Weather Balloon Launches
—Connie Zehr, NØGMA
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VE Exam Sessions—March
This month we had
two sessions, our
regular session at the
Northside Café on
Thursday, March 3, and
the session after the Amateur Extra Class
at Union College on Tuesday, March 29. We
had a total of thirteen candidates between
both sessions, of which eleven passed for
either a new or upgraded license. They are
as follows:
New Technicians
ŠŠCory Hull, KEØIBU, Fremont
ŠŠJoshua Sorensen, KEØIBV, Omaha
ŠŠEric Hayward, KEØIBW, Raymond
ŠŠMalachi Rittenburg, KEØIBX, Valparaiso
ŠŠMark Robertson, KEØIBY, Lincoln
ŠŠJeremy Rican, KEØIBZ, Lincoln
General Upgrades
ŠŠMichael Arter, KEØHMN, Lincoln
ŠŠAbdul Salam, KEØHMO, Lincoln
ŠŠScott Delunger, WØPBS, Lincoln
Extra Upgrades
ŠŠEarl Pate, KDØBCT, Eagle
ŠŠMichael Wilkins, NØWLX, Lincoln
Congratulations to these new and upgraded
licensees!
Volunteer Examiners (VE’s) who participated
this month are ACØLD, ACØLN, KØGND,
KØKTZ, KØLVR, KBØQH, KCØPJR, KRØP,
NØSCE, and WØBCL
Upcoming exams are April 7, May
5, and June 2 at the Northside
Café. For testing details, please
visit http://k0kkv.org.
—Chris Evens, KCØPJR
LARC Facility Survey
At the end of last year, the LARC Board put
out a survey to see if there was support
among the membership for pursuing the
potential acquisition of its own facilities for
meetings, club station, storage, etc.
There were 147 respondents to the survey.
Of those, 59.03% were in favor of pursuing
obtaining a facility, 18.75% were against, and
22.22% were undecided.
The largest concerns raised delt with
the cost of obtaining and maintaining
the facility. There were also a number
of suggestions for ways to offset the
maintenance costs and how the facility
would benefit the �lub.
Thank you to everyone who responded.
Your input is truly appreciated and being
looked at by the Board.
—Aaron Rogge, NØADR
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March LARC Meeting
The February LARC meeting was held at
Firespring, 1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln.
Meeting convened 19:30 by John, KRØP
KRØP introduced special guest Jim
Davidsaver, director of Lincoln/Lancaster
County Emergency Management.
Davidsaver made a short presentation,
thanking the amateur radio community
and LARC for their service and invited all to
come to the next Lancaster County Board
meeting for the presentation of a certificate
of appreciation.
service plaques from the Cornhusker
State Games. Awardees were Mike
Ruhrdanz, NØFER, Bruce Steyer, KBØKA,
Lois Steyer, NØOLK, and Bob Mitchell,
WBØRJJ. Congratulations!
ŠŠState Games 2016 will be the weekends
of July 15 and 23.
Public Service
ŠŠMike, KØSHC: The public service
calendar for 2016 is nearly complete.
See the LOG calendar for events. The
Marathon this year will have 13,000+
runners. Sign up sheets are ready.
Transmitter Hunts
ŠŠCliff, KBØTXE: Beacon is active on
146.475 the week following the meeting.
Locate, take a picture, and send to
[email protected]. Points for 1st,
2nd, and 3rd places. A park hunt is
upcoming.
Club Program
Committee Notes:
Lincoln Repeater Club (146.85-)
ŠŠLonnie, WDØAOP, announced that a
Yaesu FT 2900R will be raffled off; Chris
KCØAOO will take memberships and sell
raffle tickets.
Cornhusker State Games awards
ŠŠAaron, NØADR, presented 30+ year
Movie Night! Films on the DXpeditions to
Navassa Island and Scarborough Reef.
R affle
Sales $53. $35 to raffle winner Curt, NØGVK
(our host!). $18 to LARC.
Meeting adjourned by KRØP about 21:45.
Attendance: 62
—Greg Brown, KTØK
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Public Service
From the desk of your friendly Public Service Chair. Hey! Winter is almost over and our
season of public service is just around the corner.
Hope you like the calendar published in the LOG (next page). Cut it out and place it
somewhere you can check dates once in a while!
Just a reminder: Sunday, May 1, is the annual Lincoln Marathon. There are 13,500 runners this
year, so please sign up. I will have a sign up sheet at the April meeting.
Spring Fling has been moved to Saturday, May 7. The Oak Creek bicycle ride in Valparaiso,
Nebraska, is Sunday, May 22. No repeaters
here, so bring your HF rig if you want and
join in the fun.
Check those dates and I look forward to
seeing you at these events!
Advertise
From your public service chair, 73!
—Mike Long, KØSHC
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Email [email protected] for details!
Saline Regional Weather Seminar
Sunday, April 10, 12:30
Saline Center
The location of the seminar will be held at the Saline Center, on Highway 15, one mile north
of Highway 41. The event will feature the Dewitt Area Recovery Team, which has assisted
people in recovery from last spring’s severe flooding. Dr. Ken Dewey, UNL climatologist and
National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist, and Mike Moritz of the
Hastings National Weather Service office will participate in the event.
There will be weather spotting displays and information on storm shelters and weather
measuring equipment. As one of the participants, the Salvation Army SATERN (Salvation
Army Team Emergency Radio Network) will be showing the emergency communications
trailer as well as serving dinner from one of their canteens.
—Dale Douglas, KDØWVD
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Public Service Calendar
May
Lincoln
Eagle / Louisville
Valparasio
June
Trail Trek
Lincoln
July -- Cornhusker State Games
Opening Ceremonies Seacrest Field
CSG
Various
CSG
Various
CSG
Various
CSG
Various
Su
Sa
Su
05/01
05/07
05/22
Lincoln Marathon
Spring Fling
Oak Creek Bike Ride
Su
06/26
Fr
Sa
Su
Sa
Su
07/26
07/27
07/28
07/23
07/24
Su
Sa
Sa
Sa
Su
08/04 START Lancaster County Fair
08/13 END
Lancaster County Fair
08/20
Mud Run
08/27
MLT-Triathlon
08/28
Heat Stroke 100
Su
09/18
Lincoln Y-Triathlon
Sa 10/08
TBA
TBA
Market to Market
Crop Walk
EYE RUN
Su
Good Life Halfsy
11/06
August
Lancaster Event Cntr
Lancaster Event Cntr
Lincoln
Lincoln
SAC Museum
September
Branched Oak Lake
October
Cass County
Lincoln
Holmes Lake
November
Lincoln
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Lancaster County
Lancaster County
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Lincoln
Ashland, NE
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Cut out and save this calendar for future reference. Have a great season!
—Mike Long, KØSHC
Public Service Chair
Club Fundraising Opportunity
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce has contacted LARC with a
fundraising opportunity. They are looking for people to help run
concessions stands during the Guardians of Freedom Air Show on
May 7 and 8. They are paying participating clubs $55/person each day
worked and extimate needing approximately 15 people. Funds raised would go to the LARC
general fund.
If you are interested in coordinating or participating, please contact John, KRØP. More
details are available on the website: http://k0kkv.org/?p=2230.
—Aaron Rogge, NØADR
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Salvation Army SATERN
The next Salvation Army SATERN meeting is Thursday, April 21 at 19:30. The
meeting will be held at the Salvation Army (2625 Potter Street – 27th and
Holdrege)
Lonnie Rech, WDØAOP, is the featured speaker. Lonnie has been active in the
Nebraska Amateur Radio community for many years and currently serves as
the ARRL Nebraska Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC).
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Lonnie will speak about the responsibilities and activities of the Nebraska SEC position.
In addition, he will talk about the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), what they
typically do, and the ARES organizations currently active in Nebraska. He will overview
passing traffic protocols and procedures that the ARRL/ARES recommends.
Since SATERN is heavily involved in emergency planning, this should be a very relevant talk
for members.
SATERN meetings are open to all those interested.
—Chuck Bennett, KDØPTK
April Transmitter Hunt Report
The past winter months have been challenging for the transmitter hunt
effort in terms of weather, with very cold temperatures, snow and icecovered roads, and more.
Beacon Hunt: Many issues were evidenced during the week of this hunt.
It was located mid-block on North 24th between Potter and the trail.
KDØVMI gets first finder, KØNE gets second finder and KGØBU gets third
finder.
County Hunt: [Normally 3rd Saturday monthly] Working the southeast quadrant, our fox
[KGØBU] started his transmissions at 19:30 and successfully hid until 21:24 when KDØVMI
made the first find. Yours truly was able to find the fox around 21:30. KØNE, KDØWVD,
and KBØNP offered assistance and/or encouragement from mobile or home-based
transmissions.
Park Hunt: [Normally 4th Sunday monthly] Located at Woods Park, the transmitter was
encased in aluminum foil to hinder the transmission signal. Congrats to KEØNC for being
first finder at 10:15 and to KGØBU as second finder at 18:30.
—Cliff Mackey, KBØTXE
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From
Estates
the estate of
and
Darrel McGhghy, NØDOP
For Sale
Category
Brand
Model
Description
Asking Item #
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Amplifiers
Antennas
Antennas
Accessories
Books
Books
Books
HF Radios
HT’s
Microphones
Misc
Power Supplies
Receivers
Receivers
Scanners
Scanners
Test Gear
VHF Base
VHF Base
VHF Base
VHF Base
VHF Mobiles
AEA
Heath
Heath
Autek
Atus
Sony
Sony
Archer
Unknown
Spaulding (Rohn)
Heath
ARRL
ARRL
ARRL
HyGain
ICOM
Turner
Misc
Home Brew
Kenwood
Heath
Realistic
Radio Shack
Eico
Yaesu
Heath
Kenwood
ICOM
Kenwood
PK-900
GC-1000
AD-1013
QF-1A
AM-100
JE-510
MDR-NC50
15-1121
Unknown
48-foot tower
SA-2060
1975 Handbook
1976 Handbook
1977 Handbook
3750
IC-2AT
“+3”
None
TNC
Clock
Audio scope
SSB/CW/AM Filter
Stereo Mixer
Mini audio disc deck
Stereo headset
TV RF amplifier
6-element tri-band HF beam
HF transceiver
2-meter HT
Desk Mic
Box of books
R-1000
AR-1500A
2026
Pro-94
430
FT-480R
HW-24
TR-2400A
IC-271A
TR-7400A
200 kHz to 30 mHz
AM/FM receiver
Scanner
Scanner
2-inch scope
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The Quickies
20 Years
Nice turnout at the March
15 County Commission
meeting, where LARC was
presented with a certificate of
appreciation for our community
work, including SKYWARN®.
Darrell Best’s, WAØQYI, Butternut HF
vertical took a final bow this winter!
Mike Wasserstein, KBØDNP, is having great
fun using digital modes.
We’re sorry to note the passing of comedian
Garry Shandling, who had been KQ6KA
some years ago.
Dale Douglas, KDØWVD, continues to add
equipment to his shack. We look forward to
a tour!
See you at the club meeting!
—de KØGND
Have
a
Great Idea
for
LARC?
Have you brewed up a great idea for
education, social outings, fundraisers,
�lub meetings, or more? Email your ideas
to [email protected].
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For the April 1996 LARC meeting, Roger
Ghormley, WØKK, presented “Something
Old” (electronics that brought us to
the modern era), “Something New”
(demonstrated how much of the old still
applies) and “Something Blue” (a look into
the future)….Thanks to Matt Brinkhoff,
KBØRXC, the LARC website was up and
filling with information.
—Reynolds Davis, KØGND
Roger Cox’s, W8IO, (formerly WQBØDGF)
log-periodic design program – LPCAD – was
referenced in the March edition of QST.
Jim McKenzie, KCØML, (formerly KFØSY)
asked the first question in “The Doctor is In”
column in the March QST. He asked about
using galvanized steel wire for ground
radials.
ago in the
Join LARC
today!
LARC membership is yearly, January
through December. See the back cover of
this LOG for additional details.
30
years ago in the
LOG
Those attending the April 1986 club meeting
were treated to a tour of the ‘original’
Back-to-the-Bible headquarters at 12th
and M Street. Guide included Fred Jones,
KCØCI; Cliff Bean, NØEMJ; Beth Jones,
KAØKPV; Bob Mitchell, WBØRJJ, and Brian
Erickson, KØUJU….Ron Samson, WØDCB,
was elected to the Lincoln Electric System
Board….The annual NPTV auction was in the
final planning stages with everyone looking
forward to the mayhem….A 04:00 net
coordinated folks looking for Halley’s Comet
with several sightings reported….Fifty-five
folks attended the annual storm training
presented by Jim Sanford, NØAIH and Mitch
Gagne, NØAZF.
—Reynolds Davis, KØGND
Lincoln Repeater Club
146.850 — KØLNE/R
We are looking forward to the ARRL Nebraska State Convention, and will have a few tables
there. If you are a LRC member, and have something you would like to sell, bring it along
and price it with our members. Please stop by and visit. We will have a membership person
available if you would like to join.
Please join the Lincoln Repeater Club, or renew your annual membership. Membership is still
ONLY $10/year.
I am writing this as I listen to the first tornado watch of the year. Guess we went from winter
to summer really quickly.
We are starting 2016 with a bang of a raffle this year. The
raffle prize this year is a Yaesu FT - 2900 VHF FM Mobile
Transceiver. This rig offers simple programming directly
from the microphone and provides several power settings,
with the top setting being a BOOMING 75 Watts.
The annual raffle helps to support our repeater operations.
We encourage you to use our repeater as much as you
like, and as always it is an OPEN repeater. If your part of
the hobby
would like
Used Eyeglasses Needed
to hold nets on the repeater, please contact
me, WDØAOP, Lonnie ([email protected]), or
The Lions Clubs International of Lincoln
one of our board members, and we will get
will have a used glasses collection box
your net reserved, advertised, and on the
at the April 13 club meeting. Donated
air.
glasses are cleaned, graded, and
provided to Doctors Without Borders
Please send memberships to
(https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.
org) and other distribution organizations
Lincoln Repeater Club
to be given to people in the Third World,
C/O WØCHV
with some distribution in North America.
6705 W Mill Rd
Raymond, NE 68428-4308
Thank you for your support. 73
—Lonnie Rech, WDØAOP
Please bring any broken or used glasses
to the next meeting for donation to the
Lions Clubs.
—Dale & Kay Softley, KDØPTE / KDØTPP
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About
the
Lincoln Amateur R adio Club
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promotion of Amateur Radio. The club sponsors activities and programs to promote growth
in Amateur Radio, as well as furthering the experience of those already licensed, and to
create international good will.
The Lincoln LOG is mailed monthly to all paid members of LARC and to all Lancaster County,
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If your label says, “COMPLIMENTARY,” please consider joining the club and supporting its
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for each issue is generally the last Tuesday of the previous month.
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