QST Audio Digest - July 2009

QST Audio Digest for July 2009 is now available from N1BLF in the Audio Library.

New Winlink 2000 Node

Dave, W2DAN writes on the SEMARA discussion list:

I want to let everybody know that there is a new Winlink 2000 Radio Message Server Node (RMS) W2DAN-10 on VHF at 145.010 It is time to dust of those TNC's and check out Winlink2000. There are some good lessons online that will help you understand Winlink 2000 at http://www.winlink2000.org and joining the Winlink 2000 Yahoo group.

Field Day 2009!

Update: Ben will be at the clubhouse (with Donuts) Sunday around 6 or 7AM to set up and start operating. Depending on the antenna situation, we will be running either 1D or 2D. Ben will be remaining there until at least noon, and longer if everything is hopping. Hope to see you there!

At the June Business meeting, Rob, KD1CY, suggested that we activate W1AEC for Field Day on Sunday, June 28th. There will be the traditional coffee and donuts in the morning with ragchewing and informal Field Day operating.

North Providence 900MHz Repeater Reception Reports

Ken, KA1EZH writes on the NEAR-900 mailing list:

The 927.7625 PL 67.0 North Providence Repeater is working, and receiving much better after some work and adjustments were made today. I ask those of you in South Eastern MA , and Rhode Island to please use and send me reports locations of where it comes in well, and how far out you are able to work it, and whether you were using mobile, base, or portable.

Ken also states that HearClear is disabled on his repeater and receptions reports should be mailed to ka1ezh-at-gmail-dot-com.

ARRL June VHF QSO Party!

Both Matt, KB1OSV and myself, Ben, N1WBV will be activating W1AEC on Saturday, June 13th for the ARRL June VHF QSO Party. We will be at the club from approximately 12PM to 6PM and will be activating the club on 6M and (hopefully) 2M. If you're interested in playing on something other then the regular old HF bands, stop on by!

SEMARA Flea - Save the Date!

Mark your calendars! The SEMARA flea market is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th at the SEMARA clubhouse. We'll have more details after the June business meeting. Dave (W1JGV) and Marty (KA1YFV) have both been working on the grounds and getting them in top shape for this summers outdoor events. They could certainly use a hand...so reach out and volunteer a few hours to the cause.

New Club Router Installed

The club's WRT54G router has seen better days. For the last few months we have been dealing with lockups and other bizarre behavior requiring club members to come by and kick start it. (Maybe some took "kick" starting to new heights as one of the antennas was broken too). Thanks to all that helped take care of the issue until we acquired a new router (you know who you are). Thanks to Armand, W1BUG for donating his router to the club.

Club Router Replaced

The club router was replaced earlier today.

June Audio Digests

Thanks to N1BLF, the latest audio digest versions of CQ, QST and World Radio are available in the SEMARA Audio Library. Be sure to visit the Courage Center for Handiham System too.

Arthur Valois, formerly W1UID, SK

John Carreiro, W1ZYV writes on the SEMARA mailing list that Arthur Valois, formerly W1UID has passed away:

A very long time member of our club has passed away. Though Art was on the quiet side, he was a very active and heroic WWII Army Air Core soldier. He flew many missions over Europe. He was mostly a nose gunner on B17's and B24's.