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Shack News.
Check the Shack Photos page for the refurbishment of the refreshment area of the shack.
HAMFEST on the horizon.
Watch the Hamfest page for details as they unfold.
Mid Month Breakfast Gathering
The next mid month Club gathering will be scheduled for mid-February, 2012.
Changes to the 60 meter Band
On November 18, the FCC released a Report and Order (R&O), defining
new rules for the 60 meter (5 MHz) band. These rules are in response
to a Petition for Rulemaking (PRM) filed by the ARRL more than five
years ago and a June 2010 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). In
the February 3 edition of the Federal Register, the FCC announced
that these new rules will go into effect on March 5, 2012.
Details:
Power increase from 50 watts PEP to 100 watts PEP
3 additional modes - CW, PACTOR 3, PSK31
Replacement of 5368 kHz (5666.5 carrier) with 5358.5 kHz (5357.0 carrier)
Remember that Amateur Radio is a secondary user on 60 meters and operators MUST NOT cause interference with primary users (typically the Federal Government). Please read the attachment as there are some details that could effect your compliance with the rules & regulations governing the Amateur Radio Service. 73, John Zaruba Jr. K2ZA ARRL SNJ SEC
Club Logo Information
Keith, W2ERP has provided the Club with really nice 3" iron on Club logo patches. Go to the Home page for a picture of the patch. They are available from the Club Secretary for $2.50 each.
The Club logo has been established and, thanks to Leon, WB2DLF, has been provided to Lori at the Deptford Shirt Factory for applying to any garment that the Club membership would like to have it applied to. You choose the garment and the location of the logo. Also, your name and call may be embroidered on the garment as well. Lori can be contacted at, land line: (856)227-2333 or via email lori@gtmsigns.com. This offer is available to Club members only. A list has been provided to Lori. Please show your license when you order an item having the Club logo. The location of the Deptford Shirt Company/GTM Signs (1960 Harris Drive) is on Route 41 south from the Deptford Mall just past the Deptford Post Office on the left and is on the right across the road from the Hess gas station. The Deptford Shirt Company/GTM Signs also vends a wide array of display items, such as magnetic signs, decals, yard signs, banners, etc. Veterans purchases are tax free.
"HAM Nation"
A weekly HD video webcast about Ham Radio featuring many interesting guests and interviews. The programs are hosted by Bob Heil, K9EID and Gordon West, WB6NOA along with George Thomas, W5JDX and his 'Smoke and Solder' segments covering many fascinating aspects of Ham Radio. Set your browser to Leo Laporte's TWIT network http://live.twit.tv to watch the live recording. The programs air Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM CDT (Central). Check out the replays and podcasts anytime at TWIT.TV/hn, also available on i-Tunes. Don't miss the opening theme written and played Joe Walsh, WB6ACU who was guest on episode #1.
Some Radio History
At 1205 AM, September 18, 1925, W.R. Ebensperger, U-3JW in Gloucester City, NJ made contact with J.S. Streeter, O-A4Z located in Cape Town, South Africa. The CW contact on 36 meters was among the first to be made between the two continents. John Streeter was a founding member of the South African Radio Relay League in May of 1925. (Paraphrased from the May 2008 issue of EngineerIT magazine, author - unknown)
Important!
Our elected representatives in Washington are at it again. They want SELL OFF part of the 70cm band for commercial use! The law would take effect ten years after the passage of HR 607.The frequency band from 420.00 MHz to 440.00 MHz and 450.00 MHz to 470.00 MHz will be auctioned off for commercial use. The bill has support from both sides of the isle. As I recall, they did the same thing to us on the "inch and 1/4" band a few years ago. It has been recommended that we go to the ARRL sample letters, fill in the letter to your own congressperson and send it to John Chwat, Chwat & Co. 625 Slaters Lane, Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22314. Or you can email a signed letter to arrl@chwatco.com. If you send a snail mail, you might enclose your QSL card. We did that some years ago in California on a similiar issue and the legislators were impressed when they saw the QSL cards stacking up on their desks. The QSL cardf is much more impressive than a letter and leaves no doubt as to what the issue is. For more information on this proposed legislation and other ham related legislation, try GovTrack.us.
EMCOMM/ARES News
This section has been moved to it's own page, the EMCOMM Info page.
Tuesday Night Club Roundtable
THe roundtable will begin promptly at 1930 hours local. Hope to hear everyone in there every week. Also, the weekly roundtable is a good way for the members to keep in touch between the regular monthly Club meetings. Oh yes, the ID and frequency is: WA2WUN:147.225 Mhz/PL 192.8 Hz.
Contacting the Club Officers
Should any club member or anyone for that matter need to contact the Club Officers, they can do so by going to the Contact Us page of this website and emailing to the addresses shown or one can call the webmaster cell phone number. Apparently some club members have been having a problem with contacting the Club officers directly. The Secretary checks the email usually daily and will answer the phone.
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MEETING AGENDA FOR 2012
February 1: Announcement of the Club award. Committee appointments and Hamfest planning.
Please note: As part of the agenda regular business will be conducted at each meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Trim shack security partition and paint and trim inside.
2. Restore shack canteen space. DONE
3. Continue work on the EMCOMM trailer.
4. Tidy up shack.IN WORK
5. Commence license training classes at the P.A.L. Building.
6. Hamfest planning.
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73, Jay, KB2ADL, G.C.A.R.C. Secretary/Webmaster
The Club has an MFJ-269 HF/VHF/UHF SWR/antenna Analyzer. The analyzer is available for members use.
This page was last modified on 02/03/12 
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