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NC4ML REPEATER Vol XII No 3 March 2016
MOCARS Officers - 2016 President J Hammond, N4BRD
783-8741
Vice President Charles Wackerman, W3CY
947-2707
Secretary Dean Stockwell, K4ABD
638-1906
PIO James Johnson, KI4TAT
400-3019
Treasurer April Hammond, N4ALH
783-8742
ARES EC Lionel Bryson, N4YYL
673-0887
Skywarn AEC Raymond Arnold, KG4CPM
245-4352
Repeater Trustee Ernie Bryant, KR4W
& Past President 949-4500
UPCOMING HAMFESTS
Hamfests need your support and attendance to survive!
President’s Column
Well I guess Winter is officially over and
Spring has begun. It is a great time of year to do antenna work before the leaves fill the trees and I have been doing just that planning
a place for an new off-center fed dipole. After a few tries with the slingshot, I finally got the
line over the branch I wanted. Speaking of off-center fed dipoles, we used
the club’s new one during the NC QSO Party and it worked great hanging between the two
light poles at the Health Department. Page four has the summary of the QSO Party, but let me tell you it was a great first year partici-
pating in it. We contacted forty-two counties including our own in the state and made a
number of contacts to other states plus a few DX. And a big thanks goes to James O’Hern, AD4XX, from Red Springs who came with Bill,
W2NJK. James had a great time making our CW contacts. James was entertaining the guys
sending and receiving all those dits and dahs. James, we welcome you back anytime. At one point, we had four antennas up and four sta-
tions operating. Jim, K4BRO, made a couple of contacts on his radio and rotatable dipole, and
Bob, KK4YBJ, tried 15 meters on his long wire, but was unsuccessful. Band conditions just were not good on 15 meters and up that day.
The weather was fantastic as we operated out-side and thanks to Bill for the refreshments.
The Digital Techniques gang was at it again
during the QSO Party. Bill, KW1B, Chris, KA3LGR, Ben, KJ4DEM, Mark, KI4KQZ, and our other Mark, KJ4ZEK, had a full lab setup for
testing and troubleshooting different radios, TNCs and soundcard interfaces. The guys are
still experimenting at different locations around the county trying to find the right spots to place digipeaters so everyone can connect to
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April 2 RARSfest Raleigh
May 28 DurHamFest Durham
July 17 Mid-Summer Swapfest Cary
August 13 Cape Fear Swapfest Fayetteville
Moore County Amateur Radio Society www.mocars.org
Carthage, NC www.facebook.com/NC4ML
March 2016 2 NC4ML REPEATER
MINUTES of Moore County Amateur Radio Society Meeting date: February 18, 2016
Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance: The monthly meeting of the Moore County Amateur Radio Society
was held at the Moore County Health Department in Carthage, NC on February 18, 2016. The meeting
convened at 7:00pm, J Hammond presiding over the Meeting.
Members in attendance: 20 of 38 Paid Members present (53%). A quorum was present.
J Hammond, Dean Stockwell, April Hammond, Ernie Bryant, Tripp Johnson, Raymond Arnold, Severt Ja-
cobson, Cindy Wackerman, Bob Mason, Carl Williams, Ben Griffen, Chris Kushay, Susan Kushay, Jim
Johnson, Lionel Bryson, Bob Biamonte, Tom Kimball, Bill Barrett, Max Muse, Mark Galyean, Bob Nichols
Guests: Donna Nichols
Approval of minutes: Minutes were reported; Motion was made by Max Muse and seconded by Jim
Johnson to approve the minutes report from the January 21, 2016 meeting. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s report: Motion was made by Carl Williams and seconded by Ernie Bryant to approve the
treasurer’s report from the January 21, 2016 meeting. Printed reports are available upon request. Mo-
tion carried.
Pre-Meeting Presentation: None
Announcements: Most announcements are made by the meeting leader unless otherwise stated.
Winter Field Day went well. Some good contacts were made, and were able to do some digital
training and learning. Many thanks to Bill Barrett, Mark Galyean, and Chris Kushay for their
help in getting field day running.
Unfinished business: None
ARES:
Uwharrie Mountain Run was February 3, 2016. All went well as could be expected with no run-
ners hurt or lost. This is the 25th Anniversary of MOCARS providing radio and tracking ser-
vices for this race. There were some issues of who is actually heading up the ham radio ef-
forts for this race. Lionel and the race directors are discussing this matter. We, as a club,
need to decide weather to continue providing our services or get out all together. More infor-
mation to come at next meeting.
Old Business:
Wednesday Night net - at the last meeting, it was suggested that we quit having them due to
low number of check-ins at the time (are down to 2). Since the January meeting, the number
of check-ins has increased to at least 8 to 10. So, for now, we will continue the Wednesday
night nets as long as the participation continues. Anyone wishing to call a Net on either night
is welcome. All you need to do is contact Dean or Ben and schedule it. We can also set up a
calendar so that EVERYONE takes turns all year.
New Business:
Red Cross has asked for our help to install a new radio in their truck. More at next meeting.
March 2016 3 NC4ML REPEATER
April made a suggestion that the club get our own mailbox. Reason being that all mail is go-
ing to their home at the moment and if something happened to them the club would not be
able to get mail. Jim Johnson made a motion that the club get our own mailbox and motion
was seconded by Max Muse. Address and cost will be posted in next month’s minutes.
Suggestion was also made at the February meeting that all files, passwords, codes and club
materials be kept in a secure, neutral location. Dean spoke to Robert Whittman about getting
a locking cabinet at the Health Department to keep these items and will contact Robert again
to see where we stand on this issue.
NCQSO Party is February 28, 2016 from 10a to 8p. MOCARS will be participating. Those wish-
ing to eat together before getting started can meet at Pete’s at 7:30a and go over to the
Health Department shortly thereafter to put up antenna and radios.
Bill Conradi made suggestion, through J, that the club members set up a Saturday morning
eat and yack section for other times than the meetings. No plans were made at the meeting
for this gathering time.
Charlotte Hamfest is March 12–13. All wishing to go, get on the repeater and talk to your fel-
low hams and make plans to go.
Adjournment: Motion made to adjourn by Jim Johnson and seconded by Bob Nichols and was approved
by a voice vote.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:00pm
NC QSO Party
March 2016 4 NC4ML REPEATER
NC QSO Party 2016 Results
Contacts by Band and Mode:
Band Phone CW Total
---- ----- --- -----
40 38 32 70
20 2 41 43
---- ----- --- -----
Total 40 73 113
Total Contacts by Operator:
Operator Total %
---------- ----- ---
AD4XX (CW) 73 65
N4BRD 25 22
KR4W 13 12
K4BRO 2 2
Total Contacts by County:
County Total
--------- -----
NC Mecklenburg 3
NC Orange 3
NC Union 3
NC Alamance 2
NC Bladen 2
NC Buncombe 2
NC Caldwell 2
NC Edgecombe 2
NC Forsyth 2
NC Guilford 2
NC Rowan 2
NC Swain 2
NC Wake 2
NC Warren 2
NC Alleghany 1
NC Ashe 1
Total Contacts by County:
County Total
--------- -----
NC Brunswick 1
NC Cabarrus 1
NC Carteret 1
NC Caswell 1
NC Catawba 1
NC Chatham 1
NC Cherokee 1
NC Cumberland 1
NC Davidson 1
NC Franklin 1
NC Greene 1
NC Harnett 1
NC Henderson 1
NC Hyde 1
NC Iredell 1
NC Madison 1
NC McDowell 1
NC Moore 1
NC New Hanover 1
NC Pamlico 1
NC Pender 1
NC Perquimans 1
NC Pitt 1
NC Rutherford 1
NC Stanly 1
NC Tyrrell 1
Total = 42
Total Contacts by State\Prov:
State Total
----- -----
NC 59
VA 7
FL 5
IL 4
PA 4
TN 4
MA 3
SC 3
TX 3
MO 2
NY 2
OH 2
ON 2
GA 1
ID 1
IN 1
KS 1
MI 1
MN 1
NH 1
NJ 1
RI 1
Total = 18
Total Contacts by Country:
Country Total
------- -----
USA 106
Germany 3
Canada 2
Hawaii 1
Slovak Republic 1
NEXT Meeting
Thursday, MARCH 17th ,19:00
at
Moore County Health Department
Dinner at 17:00
At
Pete’s in Carthage
NET TYPE TIME FREQ. MODE
NCAM Traffic 0745 3927 SSB
NCPM Traffic 1830 3923 SSB
Carolina
Net (early)
Traffic 1900 3573 CW 20/22 wpm
TarHeel
Emergency
ARES 1930 3923 SSB
Carolina
Slow
Traffic 2000 3571 CW 8/10 wpm
Carolina
Net
(Late)
Traffic 2200 3573 CW 15/18 wpm
Statewide Traffic and Emergency Nets
MOCARS Weekly Nets
Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00 on the NC4ML Repeater.
The NC4ML repeater operates on 147.240+ (91.5)
and Monday evening at 8:00 on 50.200 USB
Jim Johnson,
KI4TAT
If you would like a purchase a club patch for $2.00 each see J Hammond.
Club Jackets and Shirts are available from Chuck Oswalt. See him for pricing and availability. Club Auto Tags (for the front of your vehicle) are available from Dean Stockwell.
MOCARS Digital Techniques Net
Sunday evenings after the MOCARS Net
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CARTHAGE, NC
Location: Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, NC Test Dates: On the following Saturdays
Time: 9:00am to 12 noon Individuals wishing to take the test must have a valid drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur li-cense issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. No reservations needed but handicap candidates should call to assure that we are prepared to ac-commodate you. Cost: $12.00 - CASH ONLY For further information contact Charles Wackerman at 910-947-2707 or [email protected] Tests administered by the Carthage/MOCARS VE TEAM
ASHEBORO, NC
Location: Randolph County Library, 201 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 (On the corner of Worth and Cox Streets) ** We meet in the ground floor meeting room. **
March 2016 6 NC4ML REPEATER
March 19, 2016 September 17, 2016
May 21, 2016 November 19, 2016
July 23, 2016 January 21, 2017
Test Dates:
Time: 10:00am Bring a pocket calculator and a copy of drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. Cost: $12.00 - CASH ONLY For further information contact Butch Simpson, WS4H at 336-381-4584 or [email protected]
April 9, 2016 October 8, 2016
June 11, 2016 December 10, 2016
August 13, 2016 February 11, 2017
President’s Column
the network. It will not be long and I think the net-
work will be complete. Tune in to the Digital Tech-
niques net following the MOCARS Sunday night net.
Well MOCARS has had a great start to the new
year with many events and projects and we hope to
keep them coming. There is talking about having
an Antenna Day soon and the Southern Pines
Springfest and Carthage Buggy Festival will be tak-
ing place during the next couple of months. And of
course the ARRL Field Day in June which we will
start preparing for very soon.
This Saturday, March 19th, MOCARS will hold its
bi-monthly VE session at the Health Department in
Carthage at 9:00am. If you are ready to upgrade
your license, come on out Saturday morning and
take the test. The cost is $12 and you need to
bring a copy of your current license with you.
Some of the examiners meet for breakfast at Pete’s
around 7:30am if you would like to join them.
That is it for this month! Sorry I will not be at
the meeting Thursday. I will be at another Disaster
Relief training event with the NC Baptist Men.
Dean or April will be leading the meeting. 73, J
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MOCARS meetings are held at the Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Avenue,
Carthage, NC each month (except December) at 7:00pm. Licensed Amateur Radio Operators and
those interested in amateur radio are invited to join. Annual dues are $20 for an individual or $25 for
a family membership. If you are not a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), we
would highly recommend joining. Information about the ARRL can be found at www.arrl.org.
To apply, please fill out the application form(s) and return it to the address below with a check
or money order made out to the Moore County Amateur Radio Society.
Membership type being requested. Individual $20.00 yr. ______ Family $25.00 yr. ______ Note: If applying for a family membership please fill out family member’s information below application.
Name ________________________________ _______ ____________________________________
First MI Last
Address ______________________________ City ____________________ State ______ Zip ________
Home Phone (_____) _____________ Cell Phone (_____) _____________ Date of Birth ____________
The best time to contact you is between the hours of __________________________________________
Is it okay to contact you by your phone? Yes ______ No ______
E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________
If you have an amateur radio license what is your Call Sign __________ and your Class _____________
Are you a member of the ARRL? Yes ______ No ______ Date of expiration ____________________
If you are not currently an ARRL member, have you ever been? Yes ______ No ______
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Family Member Information
Name ________________________________ _______ ____________________________________
First MI Last
Cell Phone (_____) _____________ Date of Birth ____________ Age _______ (If under 18)
E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________
If you have an amateur radio license what is your Call Sign __________ and your Class _____________
Are you a member of the ARRL? Yes ______ No ______ Date of expiration ____________________ If you are not currently an ARRL member, have you ever been? Yes ______ No ______
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please send the completed form(s) and your check / money order to:
MOCARS
PO Box 1134
Carthage, NC 28327-1134
