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ANDERSON RADIO CLUB JANUARY 2017 1

Sassafras Mountain Repeater 146.790 Anderson Hospital Repeater 146.970

President

James Littleton

WB4LZT

Vice President

Tim Dantz

WA2VAX

Treasurer

Les Shattuck

K4NK

Secretary

Margie Spangenberg

KK4AGN

Net Manager

Susan Fuller

W3SUE

Newsletter Editor

Margie Spangenberg

KK4AGN

Annual Membership

$20 for member

$25 for family

$10 associate member

Send to PO Box 1525

Anderson, SC 29622

January 26 Membership Meeting

7 pm (Doors Open)

Program Speaker: James Littleton (WB4LZT)

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN FIRE

The Pinnacle Mountain Fire that was human cause began Wednesday, Nov. 9

and over 10,000 acres were burned before the fire was contained on Decem-

ber 5. James will talk about the public service aspects of communications,

the problems they experience, and what they do to work through those

problems in the daily expansion of the fire.

Old EOC Building (Corner of South Towers St. & West Church St.)

Anderson, SC

REMINDER FROM Les Shattuck (K4NK), Treasurer

2017 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Dues $20 Full member

$25 Family Membership

$10 Associate

Dues can be paid at the General Membership Meeting or mailed to: Anderson Radio Club, P.O. Box 1525, Anderson, SC 29622


President

James Littleton

WB4LZT

Vice President

Tim Dantz

WA2VAX

Treasurer

Les Shattuck

K4NK

Secretary

Margie Spangenberg

KK4AGN

Net Manager

Susan Fuller

KK4WJE

Newsletter Editor

Margie Spangenberg

KK4AGN

Annual Membership

$20 for member

$25 for family

$10 associate member

Send to PO Box 1525

Anderson, SC 29622

General Membership Meeting: Fourth Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm)

Officers’ Business Meeting—Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm.

Meeting Place--Anderson, Old EOC Building (corner of South Towers St. & West Church St.)

Come to back entrance near Church Street and knock on door and someone will unlock the

door.

January is a time for evaluating

the previous year and the op-

portunity to make changes in

our lives as we go forward into

the New Year. I hope each of us

has had the opportunity to think about our lives, our club and what we

would like to see happen next year. In short, it is a time for new begin-

nings.

On Friday, January 20th, we also witnessed the transfer of power in

America as a new President and his administration took office. Regard-

less of whether you support the new administration or supported an-

other candidate we all are experiencing a new beginning in our nation.

As we all look forward to the New Year we have a great opportunity to

make a difference in our club. Most of you have spent a large part of

your lives working very hard to make the club what it is today. We are

not as young as we once were and don’t have quite the energy we used

to have. Still, we must continue to strive to advance our club and our

hobby during these ever changing times and rapidly accelerating tech-

nological advances.

I thank each of you for the support you have given in support of ham

radio and I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to serve you

for another year.

God bless you all,

James Littleton – WB4LZT

President’s Message

James Littleton – WB4LZT

Phone: 864-884-3507

E-mail: [email protected]


December Check Ins 655

Pieces Traffic 32

Sessions 30

NET CONTROL MANAGER, ARC 2-METER NET

SUSAN FULLER, W3SUE

I just want to thank all the net controllers for standing by our club and the hard times we encountered in 2016. With so many gone, it has been truly a blessing to each and everyone of you and the dedication and time to the net. Again thank you.

If you would like to be a Net Controller one night a week, please drop an email to me at [email protected].

73

Susan Fuller (W3SUE)

655

DECEMBER

REMEMBER: WHEN SASSAFRASS

146.79 REPEATER IS DOWN

FOR THE NET, PLEASE TUNE

INTO 146.97 ANDERSON

REPEATER.

mailto:[email protected]


ANDERSON RADIO CLUB’S CONDOLENCES

Bea Estes, spouse of recently deceased ARC member,

George Estes, KK4AGO, passed away January 16 2017.

George and Bea were married 63 years.

Bea at ARC Christmas Party on December 1, 2016.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

Yaesu FT-1000MP

Yaesu SP8 Speaker

Yaesu MH31 Hand Mike

Yaesu MD100 Desk Mike

Package Deal $850 for all

Contact Bob Dary W4BRS 864-328-9298

2010-2016

Number

of

Hits

to Site

2,735,336

Number

of

Visitors

to Site

219,404


GREAT TIME FOR RAGCHEWING AND EATING ALL YOU WANT WITH CUPSFUL OF COFFEE AND

LARGE GLASSES OF COLD DRINKS .

DON’T FORGET IT’S TIME TO PAY CLUB DUES FOR 2017

$20 FOR MEMBERS

$25 FOR FAMILIES

$10 FOR ASSOCIATE (NON-HAMS) MEMBERS

ANNOUNCEMENT James Littleton, WB4LZT, has been appointed to ARRL Emergency

Coordinator (EC) for Anderson County. He replaces Steve Foster,

N4SZ, who became a Silent Key on September 26, 2016.


To all of you who haven't paid your 2017 dues yet... ...

Les Shattuck (K4NK) Treasurer

Dues $20 Full member

$25 Family Membership

$10 Associate

Dues can be paid at General Membership Meeting or mailed to:

Anderson Radio Club, P.O. Box 1525, Anderson 29622

ARES/ RACES/ SKYWARN/ SCHEARTS

Don’t forget to check into the SC ARES nets two times a month - on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 18:00 on 3.993.5 Mhz. For those of you who don’t have ham privileges on the HF bands, listen, learn how others nets operate. 2017 is time to upgrade! Just look at the Chinese calendar, 2017 is the year of the upgrade. So, make it a New Years resolution to upgrade!

We are still doing our Sunday night nets at 2030 hrs local and trying to mix up the program from week to week so that it stays interesting and we learn new things. Don’t be afraid to be a net controller on Sundays and get the feel of operating in emergency conditions. YOU MAY HAVE TO BE ONE ONE DAY!

And, I will from time to time call on check ins to do so, so be prepared. Just checking in and out or saying short time every week is not really training, its testing your system under ideal conditions. If it hits the fan, net controllers and ideal conditions will be very scarce.

73

Dave (KL7FO) EC Abbeville Co. / James (WB4LZT) Temp EC Anderson Co.


January 29, 30, and 31 CQWW 160-Meter Contest

January 30, 31, and February 1 ARRL January VHF Contest

February 7 North American CW Sprint

February 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 School Club Roundup

February 12 and 13 ARRL National Convention, Orlando Hamcation

February 13, and 14 CQWW WPX RTTY

February 20 and 21 ARRL International DX Contest-CW

February 27 and 28 2016 SC QSO Party

February 26, 27, and 28 CQWW 160-Meter SSB Contest

February 27 and 28 North American QSO Party—RTTY

January and February 2017

Radio QSOs*

TIME TO PUBLISH YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO!!

Would you like to contribute an article (100 words or more) of an experience

you have had as a ham operator or maybe your amateur radio ponderings?

We welcome your writing thoughts/comments for possibly publishing in the ARC

“Net Talk” Newsletter.

Contact Margie Spangenberg (KK4AGN) at [email protected].

*PLEASE CHECK FOR TIMES


Editor’s Comments

Margie Spangenberg (KK4AGN)

[email protected]

Four years have gone by quickly as Anderson Radio Club’s “Net Talk”

Newsletter Editor. My library of the twelve months 2016 issues are filed

in a variety of colored folders with a copy of the Net Talk cover page

laminated and glued to the color folder. At each membership meeting, the latest color

folder laminated newsletter issue is then circulated to the members.

A major obstacle I will never forget happened to me while working on last year’s August

newsletter. My desk top computer was hit with the Ransom Virus, corrupting most of my

files, including three years of Anderson Radio Club’s newsletters and most importantly

club’s activities and club’s members’ photos. I was more upset with myself that I had not

backed up my computer files. After much frustration, I was relieved when I recalled most

of the club’s photos had been saved on one of my SD camera cards. I learned my lesson--

backup files!

Another assignment I began over a year ago was Anderson Radio Club’s Facebook Social

Media Reporter posting the club’s current activities and appreciating the comments post-

ed by other Facebook users.

I want to thank and really appreciate three club members who every month contribute

information to the newsletter. James Littleton (WB4LZT) President’s Message, Dave

Zugsberger (KL7FO) ARES/RACES, and Susan Fuller (W3SUE) Net Control Report.

I look forward in 2017 continuing my job as Newsletter Editor and Social Media Reporter.

73

Margie Spangenberg


www.scqso.com


CHARLOTTE HAMFEST 2017 MARCH 10-MARCH 11

www.charlottehamfest.org



William Continelli (W2XOY)

This January, Bill wrote “Hospital Radio” during his three-week

stay in the hospital and his upcoming operation.

HOSPITAL RADIO

In my 63 years on Earth, I have had the misfortune to be hospitalized

many times, for periods as long as 10 weeks. My first week long stay

was back in 1968. I was not a ham then, but I was an avid shortwave

listener, and casual CB operator. I brought a portable AM/SW radio

and a 2 watt, 3 channel CB walkie-talkie with me. Since the hospital

was only 1/2 mile from my house, I was able to talk to all my friends. I had a blast.

Over the decades, I always brought radios to the hospital, and I learned a lot about hospitals

and ham radio. If you are unlucky enough to face an extended hospital stay, here are some

pointers....

1). IF POSSIBLE, GET A PRIVATE ROOM. As a general rule, roommates in semi-private

rooms ALWAYS have their TV sets cranked up. It is impossible to have a QSO when Maury's

voice is blasting "YOU ARE THE FATHER" just 5 feet away.

2). GUARD YOUR RADIOS. The hospital staff delights in yanking you from your room at any

time, day or night, for X-Rays or other tests. Have a secure space to put your radios when you

are not there.

3). PROTECT YOUR RADIOS. Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff often show an appalling

disregard for the personal property of patients. They may pick up your HT, BY THE SMA AN-

TENNA, and say "Oh, what a cute radio" as they push every button on it. Or, as happened to

me once, they may press the PTT button and say "Breaker Breaker One Nine". Fortunately, the

radio was on a receive only channel. In addition, if your radios are in their way, they will move

them, or shove them aside. A fellow ham had his HT on the table next to his bed. The nurse

came in with lunch and pushed the radio aside. It fell off the table, breaking the SMA connect-

or. Be prepared to move the radios yourself, and don't be afraid to say "DON'T TOUCH THAT!".

4). BE PREPARED TO REGISTER YOUR RADIOS. I had to do this when I spent 10 weeks in

a Rehab Center. I had to register every radio, I-Pad and cellphone. I also certified that my radi-

os met all FCC standards and that they would not interfere with any medical device.

5). BE READY TO PACK UP YOUR RADIOS AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE. In extended stays,

you may be moved several times to another room. You don't want the nursing staff to pack your

radios. You do it. Have a dedicated bag that will hold all your electronic devices safely.

6). PROGRAM THE HOSPITAL'S FREQUENCIES INTO YOUR HT. Ambulance, Security and

Maintenance frequencies should be in your HT, so you know what's going on at the hospital.

(continued)


William Continelli “Hospital Radio” (continued)

7). IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY INCAPACITATED OR IN INTENSIVE CARE, HAVE A FAMILY

MEMBER HOLD ON TO YOUR RADIO BAG UNTIL YOU SUFFICIENTLY RECOVER. In

2008, I was in a coma for three weeks. When I awoke, I was disoriented and hallucinat-

ing. Naturally, the first thing I did was to demand my radios. Fortunately, family members

kept them from me until I had sufficiently recovered. Likewise, have family members hang on

to the radio bag until you are out of Intensive Care.

........SO, WHAT DO I PACK IN MY HOSPITAL RADIO BAG?.....

I keep it simple and light.

1). An older, but reliable dual band HT. I use a 15 year old Alinco DJ-V5. Rugged, reliable,

with good loud audio. It has a Diamond SRH77 antenna. The radio is short and fat. It is hard

to tip over, even when bumped by a careless nurse.

2). An Icom IC-V8 2 meter radio. Another rugged oldie. It has a BNC antenna connector, so I

can use 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave telescopic antennas. The Icom also has a battery case that

takes 6 "AA" batteries.

3). A Yaesu VX-6. A rugged tri band (144/222/440 MHz) HT with extended receive from 500

kHz to 900 MHz.

4). A Kaito AM/FM/SW radio. A good performer that has SSB.

5). An antenna mount that attaches to the window via suction cups. It has a BNC connectors,

and 6 feet of RG58 coax.

6). Chargers and batteries.

7). A 9 foot extension cord, with 3 outlets on the end. It may not be easy for you to reach the

AC outlet on the wall.

Remember the Rule "wherever you go, so goes the radios"!

Bill was first licensed as a Novice in November 1969. He passed his General in June of 1971, his Advanced in September of 1990, and his Extra in October 1996. Throughout the past 47 years, Bill has been interested in QRP operation, HF mobile, traffic handling, kit building, converting CB radios to 10 meters, and endless rag chew-ing. He just renewed his license and plans to be on the air as long as possible. And he still carries the radio bag everywhere.

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January 26 Membership Meeting 7 pm (Doors Open) Program … · February 27 and 28 2016 SC QSO Party February 26, 27, and 28 CQWW 160-Meter SSB Contest February 27 and 28 North American