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ALBEMARLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB FEBRUARY 1996

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IT'S OFFICIAL!

April Test Session Planned

John Gray, W6UZ

A VE Session is planned in Charlottesville forNational Exam Day, April 27, 1996. This will beshortly after the conclusion of the Spring class to beoffered by AARC.

Further information will be forthcoming as the timenears, but start planning for your upgradeexamination. I am looking forward to a session atwhich more people upgrade than take their firstexams. Get out your grindstones and apply the noseto same, hi. = = = W6UZ.

The AARC Wednesday Lunch Bunch has found a new home. A vote was taken among thosepresent for lunch on January 31 to decide among the several restaurants AARC club membershave been trying out for the past several Wednesdays.

The result: Old Country Buffet is the new (and hopefully permanent) home for our weeklyWednesday gatherings. Old Country Buffet is located on 29N near Toys R Us. The lunch bunchmeets from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All area hams and their friends who'd like a chance for somegood food and informal socializing are invited!

Thanks to Harry, W2HD, for arranging the past several luncheons. Without his efforts,our Wednesday lunches, like our former "home" at Bonanza, might be just a memory.

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D= The President Speaks

As I write this column the snow is stillpiled high in yards and along roads all throughoutour state. They are calling this storm "TheBlizzard of '96," and for an area not used togetting blizzards, it had a very disruptive effect onour day to day lives. Travel was halted, peoplewere stranded in their homes, and grocery storeshelves were plucked bare; all the result of 24+inches of powdery white precipitation. And in themiddle of it all came the call for help. KayeHardin (KE4UKW) at the 911 HQ prevailed uponlocal hams to help handle the influx of calls at theemergency center. All the hams who gave theirtime and effort to help are to be commended,including those who manned the phones andthose who risked their personal safety totransport people through the storm. The thanksof the community may go unspoken but you canbe sure your assistance is appreciated.

This blizzard and the role that amateurradio operators played in dealing with itdemonstrates that emergencies come in manyforms and that our services are not strictly limitedto radio communications. It was primarily theinformation handling abilities of hams that madethem useful at the 911 center, not their 40 meterdipoles or TNC's. It is important that we beflexible enough to adapt to a wide range ofsituations if we are to be effective emergencycommunicators. After all, communication is theunderlying need. Amateur radio is just one of theways that we can accomplish it.

73, Pete

From the EditorsOur apologies to all ofyou who noticed thismonth's newsletter was a little late gettingto you. Business took our photocopy pal,

KD4NNL, out of town, and then several inches ofsnowfall kept him and us both stranded for thosecritical few days when the AARC Bulletin should havebeen wingingits way to your mailbox. And wethoughtwe movedSouth to get away from all the white stuff!

Remember, the deadline for the March issue isFriday, Feb. 23. (Material submitted after that timewill have to wait for April's issue.) We're alwayslookingfor articles. Why not write one for us one andget your name in print?

WB9HGZ& WD9EIA

Nostalgia from K4RKA

The following is a reprint of an early AARCmeeting announcement supplied from the archivesof Dick Florence, W40FR. The elected person ineach catagory has been shown in capital letters.

November 2, 1962

Albemarle Amateur Radio Club will meetTuesday, November 6, 1962, at 7:30 P.M., at thePeoples National Bank. On the agenda for thismeeting is election of officers.

Nominated are:President: BOB VanFOSSEN (K4DJG), FrankHaynes (W4NUA), Reggie Hedrick (?????)Vice President: Ben Hammann (W4UDD), FrankHaynes (W4NUA), REGGIE HEDRICK cmmRecording Secretary: Carter Fields (K4GPK),Gene Bossieux (W41WW), FRANK HAYNES(W4NUA)Corresponding Secretary: Spencer Doty (K4AVS,Stacy Norman (W4SN), CARTER FIELDS(K4GPK) (should be spelled FEILD)Treasurer: DICK FLORENCE (W40FR), FrankHaynes (W4NUA)

Nomination will be open from the floor precedingeach election.

There has not been a very good attendance so far,and I am afraid we gave some people theimpression that this was to be a VHF type club.This is not the case. We want to have a generalinterest Ham Club here, so come on downTuesday and help us get the club going. We needyour SUPPORT.

See you Tuesday.(signed) Bob Van Fossen (K4DJG)

K4RKA notes that Dick is still active in the club,Carter is still in the area, Bob is in the Valley,Frank is in northern Virginia, and Ben, Gene andStacy are silent keys. Does anyone know where theothers are located? Please let K4RKA or one of theeditors know -- we'd like to send them acomplementary copy of the newsletter so they canshare the nostalgia and see how the club hasgrown to the l50-member size.

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CA VEA T EMPTORHarry Dannals

From my high school Latin classes many,many years ago, the words "Caveat Emptor" bringback interesting memories today. Today'stranslation, as it was then, is "Let the buyerbeware!" Why do these words come up in mymemory bank at this time? Well, simply stated,the Spring hamfests (we'll pass the Frostfestwhich has already been held in Richmond) areright around the corner. Here in Virginia,Maryland and North Carolina, there will be manyhamfests during the coming months. The big onein Dayton will debut in May this year (hopefullygood weather) instead of the showers and coldwinds of many past Aprils.

The flea markets are often the mostinteresting attraction at all these events. There'sone man's junk which is another man's newtreasure. There are those bits 'n pieces whichhelp to make all of the home-brew projectspossible. However, there are the major items ...the nearly-new, perfectly kept, never used by asmoker, low mileage, in the original carton piecesof equipment ... which are the subject of thewriter's comments this month.

It is wise not to be carried away tooquickly by the shiny gear displayed before youwith the low price tag (and sometimes not too low

at that!) One thing you should question isvery simply, ''Why does the seller wantto part with such a tremendous rig forsuch a low price?" Is he so wealthy thata 50% reduction in price meansnothing? Does he have two of them and

this piece of gear is surplus to his needs?Is this gear for sale because he wants to upgradehis station?

Answers to the above questions areimportant. Probably the most important questionof all is simply, does the equipment function?Frequently, it is impossible to have an on-the-airdemonstration. However, at the DaytonHamvention there used to be a facility forchecking gear before purchase. A simple A.C.power source or a 12-volt D.C. supply, a dummyload and wattmeter are the necessary items forthe most simple testing. A frequency meter andscope along with a wire antenna would add to thetesting arrangement.

Ifit is impossible to perform any testing atthe flea market, it is suggested that some

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arrangements be made with the seller for returnor, at a minimum, a further reduction in sellingprice. It isn't easy to make such a deal becausethe seller could respond that once the gear is gonefrom his hands, he has no further responsibility.Fair enough ... but, make sure the price is right!

More than 99.99% of the Hams I haveknown are absolutely the best folks ever! Theyare honest, helpful, considerate and all of themany other superlative words. Chances are youwill come away on the plus side with some hamgear which will serve you well at a price whichdoesn't mortgage the house and family. BUT,please remember those Latin words, "CAVEATEMPTOR!"

73... Harry, W2HD

Upcoming HamfestsFebruary 16-18 Florida State Convention,Orlando,FLJohn Lenkerd, W4DNU 1046Turner Rd., WinterPark,FL 32789, 407-645-2026(jor those of you tired of thesnow-hit)February 18 Briarpatch,Foothills ARCs, Elkin, NC,Dave Nicholson, N4VMB, PO Box 162, Cana, VA24317-0317, 703-755-4669February 2S Vienna Wireless Society, Vienna, VAPaul Wilkins,AB4CY208 ChichesterLn., Fairfax,VA22031-2734,703-560-2779March 9-10 MecldenburgARS, Charlotte,NCMary Hunt, KA4EXP 3213 Bridgemere Terrace,Matthews,NC 28105, 704-841-HAMSMarch 30-31 Maryland State Convention/GreaterBaltimoreHamboree & Computerfest,Timonium,MDWilliam Dobson, WA3ZER 12315 Boncrest Dr.,Reisterstown,MD 21136,410-HAM-FEST

Area Amateur Radio Test Dates02/09/96 (ARRL) Galax, David Roberts. 540-773-244602/10196 (ARRL) Richmond, Rick Cook, 804-798-504802117/96 (ARRL) Portsmouth, Arthur A Thiemens, 804484-285702/18/96 (ARRL) Roanoke. Terrance V Vlug. 540-890-678202124196 (W5YI) Gloucester, Harry Kepley N4THN.804-642-351703102/96 (ARRL) yorktown, Ed Brummer, W4RTZ,804-898-803103/08196 (ARRL) Galax, David Roberts. 540-773-244603117/96 (ARRL) Roanoke. Terrance V Vlug. 540-890-678203118/96 (ARRL) Coeburn. Clinton W Hawkins, Jr. 703-395-659503123196 (W5YI) Gloucester, Harry Kepley N4THN.804-642-3517

If you are interested in attending any of these test seseions,please contact the person listed before the test to pre-registerif necessary and to checJc on the test site. Some, but not all,VE sessions allow walk-in registrations. You will need twoforms of identification, your original and a copy of youramateur radio license, the original and a copy of anycertificates of completion, and the test fee, currently $6.05.

Personal Preparedness For Emergency RespondersBy Jerry Boyd, KG6LF

Chief of PolicelDirector Of Emergency PreparednessCity of Martinez, California

The following article is reprinted from FIELD FORUM, Volume 12, Number 1, January 1996 Edition,ARRL. Thanks to Hein Huatum, N4FWA for passing it along to the AARC Bulletin.

Natural and human caused calamities which requirean Amateur Radio response continue to occur on afrequent basis acrcss the nation and around theworld. Several (wildfires in the west and hurricanesalong the Gulf and Atlantic seaboards) are unfoldingeven as this article is being written. Theproliferation of cellular telephones, and, increasingsophistication of public safety communicationsystems notwithstanding, it is clear Amateur Radiowill have roles to play in emergency communicationsfor years to come.

Noone incident in recent history supports thatcontention more than the tragic bombing of thefederal building in Oklahoma City, in early 1995.Though public safety resourcesresponded in great numbers fromthroughout the United States,accompanied by large quantities ofsophisticated communicationsequipment, Amateur Radio operatorswere still relied upon for a period ofseveral weeks to provide overallcommunications support. It is,doubtless, our flexibility in terms offrequencies and modes ofcommunications which speaks againstour obsolescence as an emergencycommunications resource. Our use of such newtechnology as the Automated Packet ReportingSystem (APRS) linked by many users to the GlobalPositioning Satellite System (GPS) makes us anattractive support communications entity.

this article is to address that deficiency, discussinga personal preparedness system that will see usthrough our response, minimize the wear-and-tearon us as human beings, contribute to a better overalloperation, and hasten our full recovery from theeffects of a tragic incident.

Personal PreparednessCertainly, none of us can predict exactly where orwhen the next calamity will occur, what type it willbe, whether we will be called to serve, and if so, forhow long and under what conditions. How then dowe prepare personally to meet the unknownchallenges which lie ahead. Public safetyprofeBSionals are taught that certain "lifestyle

approaches" will significantly benefitthem in terms of alertness, staminaand tolerance for Iess than idealworking conditions, regardless of thetype. I believe we can learn fromthem. Consistent proper diet, regularaerobic exercise such as walking orbicycling, and an adequate amount ofsleep on a daily basis, are importantsteps we can all take to prepare forthose hours or even days whennormality is interrupted bycatastrophe.

Much has been written over the years about theneed for and desirability of amateurs serving asemergency communications. Even more has beenwritten concerning the various approaches toestablishing agreements and good workingrelationships with our clients, the types of trainingwe need to ensure success, and how we ought toattire and comport ourselves when responding.Personal experience, along with the input of manyother amateurs who have been front-line respondersindicate, however, that we do not always performwell in terms ofpreparing ourselves to overcome therigors of the events we respond to. The purpose of

In addition to physical preparation, the need existsto prepare psychologically for what we may one dayface. Participating in realistic training exerciseswhich utilize actual video footage of the carnage onemay expect to see in real life is one means of thuspreparing. Talking about one's reactions to what isseen with a post-traumatic stress counselor in asmall group setting with other responders is good"pre-event therapy;" and, by the way, participatingin post-event counseling following a response to areal time incident makes very good sense as well.Realizing that your reactions to terrible, unsettling,and often violent events are "normal" is very helpfulboth in preparing for and dealing with tragedies atthe time and after the fact.

Response KitsIt is becoming very common for amateurs to respond

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to major calamities far from their residences andnormal base of operations. In such responses, thereis no fall-back to the comforts of home until one'sparticipation is complete.While the Salvation Army,Red Cross, and local residents who want to behelpful will readily supply emergency workers(includingamateurs) with somehygienicnecessities,the wait for these to arrive can often beuncomfortable. A small backpack-sized response kitalways at the ready and carried along whenresponding will make a big difference in terms oftheresponder's comfort.

Personal Survival KitDisaster preparedness experts advocate a 72-hoursupply of food,water and medicine, on thetheory (proven correct) that it may take upto three days to transport such essentialsinto a stricken area. For disaster serviceworkers, such as ARES personnel, aone-day supply of food and water willsuffice. Emergency responders will be thefirst to be provided access to water andfood stuffs based upon the fact thatemergency responders must be "fueled" ifthey are to capably assist victims. Aone-day supply of water (in easy tocarry/use U.S. Coast Guard-approvedpackets) along with a one-day ration ofhigh energy food bars, in an easy to wear"fanny pack" is a good idea. Both areavailable at marine supply outlets,mountaineering and backpacking stores,and at some drug and hardware stores.Prescription medicine needed should becarried in an amount sufficient for oneweek. Remember, even if you have aprescription with you there may not be apharmacy open to fill it. Other "medicines" such asaspirin, ant-acid tablets and protective lotions suchas sunscreen and insect repellent should also becarried. Some cash and coins need to be included.Don't count on open banks or functioning ATMmachines to convert your "plastic" into spendablecash. Proper identification, including your AmateurRadio license and ARES card should be carriedalong with a list of important telephone numbers torefer to when calling your employer or relatives toupdate them on your status and determine theirs.

summertime) and some type of head covering arelikewise important.

Convenient carrying of the items which compriseyour personal survival kit is as important as thecontents. In addition to your survival kit you willlikely have radio equipment, spare batteries, powercables, an external antenna, and maybe even acomputer and TNC to carry in a briefcase or duffelbag. The ability to strap your survival kit aroundyour waist (in a large fanny pack) or to carry it in abackpack should not be overlooked.The relativelysmall backpack shown in the photo is large enoughto carry every item needed in a personal survivalkit, including extra clothing, and deserves your

Hygiene is important and a toothbrush, toothpaste,comb, shampoo,antiperspirant, and chemical handwipes should be carried. A flashlight or chemicallight stick and a portable AM/FM radio areimportant, as are extra batteries for them. Extraclothing (including a light jacket, even in the

consideration.

Finally, the issue of accessibility of your personalsurvival kit. It needs to be closeat hand at all times,since if it is in one location and you are far removedin another, it does you no good at all. If you travelby motor vehicle most of the time, keep it in thevehicle. If you have a locker at work or school,thatmay be a goodplace to store the kit. And, when youare at home, keep it where you will see it when yourush out the door in route to whatever emergencysummons you. Like the commercialfor a well knowncredit card says "Don't leave home without it."

(NOTE: The author and his wife, Jay, KN6BP, areco-authors of When the Big One Hits ...A SurvivalGuide for Amateur Radio Operators, published byWorld Books, 1993)

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CLUB BUSINESS ~

AARC Board Meeting, January 2, 1996This was the first meeting of the newly electedAARC Board.

Members present: Pete (AD4TU), Greg (N4PGS),Sharon (K040C), Joe (KD4RWX), Hein (N4FWA),Mike (AC4ZQ), Jessie (KE40ID), Ron (K4RKA),Rick (K04WQ)

A brief discussion was held concerning continuingconcerns about the cost of the 911 phone line.Additional efforts will be made to get more of thecost reduced.

The dinner is on target. (Secretary's Note: Thedinner had to be postponed due to the "Blizzard of"96." It will be rescheduled.)

The FrostFest tables were mentioned.A brief discussion about the progress of the SERARe-coordination for the 146.925 repeater provideda status report. Forms are nearly complete.

Mike and Sharon are to seek bids and order theantenna analyzers approved at the Decembermeeting.

Greg Needs a power supply for the PBBScomputer. Some possible solutions werediscussed.

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Reprinted courtesy February, 1953 QST.

Greg needs an item for the Club's PBBSequipment which costs $40. The Presidentapproved the purchase.

Submitted by Joe Fritz (KD4RWX), SecretaryAARC

Due to the postponement of the Winter Dinner, noregular club minutes for January are available.

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CLASSIFIED COLUMN

To list an item in this section that is NOT ons the WA4TFZ packet bulletin board, contact

Paul. WB9HGZ or Eileen, WD9E/A.

Wanted: A Zenith Transoceanic radio receiver (tube ortransistor). 1/31/96 Call - Caner Elliott (WD4AYS) at 804979-7383. ~For Sale: HF5B Butternut mini beam, $100.00. 1/31,% CallCarter Elliott (WD4AYS) at 804-979-7383.FOR SALE: High Sierra HF mobile antenna. 12/21/95 Dick,W40FR, has for sale a High Siena mobile, remote tuningantenna with top whip. Like new, covers 80-10 meters. $200.Call him at 804-974-9852.WANTED: COMMOOORE DISK DRIVE 12128f)5KE4WPF, Tun, is looking for a disk drive for Commadore 64computer. Contact KE4SSD, Terry, on the air-or call Tim at540-943-0668.FOR SALE: 38SSX16 COMPUTER 1/4/96Sam. N4WJQ ha:for sale a 386SX16 computer with 4 meg memory, 40Meghard drive. SVGA card. keyboard, two com portS, game port,mouse. Windows 3.1 installed. VGA monitor but not a verygood one. Asking $250. Call Sam at 804-973-6384 if you areinterested.FOR SALE: 80286 COMPUTER 1/4/96 For AARC benefit- a 80286 computer with EGA monitor, 20 meg hard card anda wide carriage printer for $200. If interested call Ron,K4RKA, at 804 973-3640.FOR SALE: 8088 COMPUTER 1/4,% For AARCbenefit - a 8088 computer with Sperry Hi-Res monitor (EGAresolution). Two 360k floppy drives (no hard drive). $50.Printer available for $35 extra. If interested call Ron, K4RKA,at 804 973-3640.WANTED: rsc AND HF lRANSCEIVER 1/18,% Jim,WD4HMW, wants a me for VHF. He also is looking for anHF xcvr and is open for anything, including an older tube rig.Call him at 804-823-2277.FOR SALE: Ned, AB6FI, is selling off several pieces ofunneeded equipment, Items include: an Alpha 87A, a YaesuFTlOOOD,an FT24OO,US Tower parts TX472, a CushcraftA3WS with AI03, 13B2 and ARX2B, a KLM KT34A, someHeil microphones, a Create Rotator RC5A3. and Rohn 25Gtower parts. Call Ned Hamilton at 977-8750 and make anoffer for any or all! 'If

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PUBUC SERVICE EVENTS

Contact Hein (N4FWA) tosign up for events.

BKRI Sunday 10 March 1996, 1330 ESTJames Madison Stage Race, Orange. Tworaces, two laps and one lap, on a 40 milecourse.

BKR2 Saturday 30 March 1996, 0700-1200 ESTUVa Criterium. Short loop on UVa grounds(same course as 1995).

BKR6 Sunday 31 March 1996, 1330 ESTRoad race. Start from Walton Middle School.Course is the "Kluge Loop."

MSWI Sunday 14 April 1996, 1400 EDTMS Walk in Charlottesville. Start and finish atthe Omni Hotel.

BKR3 Friday 31 May 1996 (may be rescheduled toSaturday morning.) Hill Climb -Rt. 33 west ofStanardsville to Swift Run Gap on Skyline Dr.

BKR4 Saturday 1 June 1996Road race in Orange/Madison (same course asBKRl)

BKRS Sunday 2 June 1996, 1300-1900 EDTCriterium Race, downtown Orange.

MSBI Saturday 8 June 1996MS 150 mile bike tour, first day. Start locationunknown (possibly Walton Middle School).Overnight in Farmville.

MSB2 Sunday 9 June 1996MS 150 mile Bike Tour, second day. Start fromFarmville and finish at the Stonewall Vineyardin Concord.

DRLl Thursday 19 September 1996, 1800 EDTA Combined Charlottesville/ Albemarle/UVa/Airport disaster exercise with earthquakes,plane crashes, etc.

MSB3 October 1996MSB4 MS two-day bike tour from Winchester to

Harrisonburg (1st day) and then on to anundecided destination in the Valley (2nd day).

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1996 ALBEMARLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

PresidentVic&-Presiden1TreasurerSecretaryD~ectOfS:

OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERSPeteWildman AD4TUGregFaust N4PGSShatOnDuvall K040CJoeFritz KD4RWXRickBennan K04WQMikeDuval M:A'l!JHeinHvalum N4FWAJessiePreston KE<40IDRonRichey K4RKA

COIIIiITTEE LEADERSCommitteeChairmanMike[)wall ACCZQHIlTYDannaaW2HDBobPattBonf<M.4OUHail HvatumN4FWAJoeFritzKD4RWXMike[)wall AC4Z0GregFaustN4PGSJoeFritzKD4RWX

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CLUB MEETINGSRegular Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month III 7:30 PM

Board & Technicai Meetings: iuesday of each month III 7:30 PM-- .. -.p";-- .. - .. _ ..

Meetings are held III the National Radio Astronomy ObservlllOl)'(NRAO) building. Edgemont ~oad:(lNa area)

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IIAARC BULLETINFEBRUARY 1996

CORRECTION OF LABEL INFORMATION REOUESTED ···TO CORRECT CALL PHONE 973.1738 Y uKA4JJD N 1996 CURRENT MEMBERMichael F. Rein109 Sturbridge Rd.Charlottesville VA 22901

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