diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yaml b/.github/workflows/ci.yaml index b0f7e85ca..ab187c5e3 100644 --- a/.github/workflows/ci.yaml +++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yaml @@ -1,11 +1,33 @@ +name: CI + on: push: pull_request: types: [opened, synchronize] jobs: + test-parse-script: + name: Test parse-past-meetings.sh + runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }} + strategy: + matrix: + os: [ubuntu-latest, macos-latest] + steps: + - uses: actions/checkout@v2 + - name: Test parse-past-meetings.sh + run: | + chmod +x script/parse-past-meetings.sh + script/parse-past-meetings.sh > /tmp/meetings-output.md + # Verify output contains expected content + if ! grep -q "## Past Meetings" /tmp/meetings-output.md; then + echo "Error: Output missing expected '## Past Meetings' header" + exit 1 + fi + echo "✓ parse-past-meetings.sh executed successfully on ${{ matrix.os }}" + build: runs-on: ubuntu-latest name: script/cibuild + needs: test-parse-script steps: - uses: actions/checkout@v2 - uses: ruby/setup-ruby@v1 @@ -16,3 +38,9 @@ jobs: run: script/bootstrap - name: test run: script/cibuild + - name: Upload site artifact + if: success() + uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4 + with: + name: site + path: _site diff --git a/.github/workflows/crontab.yml b/.github/workflows/crontab.yml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c5880d6bc --- /dev/null +++ b/.github/workflows/crontab.yml @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +name: Weekly Team Sync +on: + schedule: + - cron: 07 00 1-7 * * + +jobs: + create_issue: + name: Rollover website after this month's club meeting + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + permissions: + issues: write + steps: + - name: Create issue + run: | + if [ "$(date +%u)" = "1" ]; then + new_issue_url=$(gh issue create \ + --title "$TITLE" \ + --assignee "$ASSIGNEES" \ + --label "$LABELS" \ + --body "$BODY") + if [[ $PINNED == true ]]; then + gh issue pin "$new_issue_url" + fi + fi + env: + GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} + GH_REPO: ${{ github.repository }} + TITLE: Rollover website after this month's club meeting + ASSIGNEES: kn6yuh + LABELS: monthly-rollover + BODY: | + + Each of the main steps can be executed by a different person. For simplicity, I'm just creating a single bug. + + ### Rollover website + This requires running the followins script from a *nix machine: + `./script/rollover-to-next-month.sh` + + ### Add YouTube video to the last meeting + 1. Upload recording to shared drive + 2. Edit the video + 3. Upload the video to the YT channel + 4. Link the video in the meeting page (see past meetings as examples) + 5. Run the script to regenerate the index (`./script/parse-past-meetings.sh > _includes/meetings-template.md`) + + Resolve the issue when both the rollover is done, and the YT video is uploaded and linked. + + PINNED: false + CLOSE_PREVIOUS: false + diff --git a/.github/workflows/monthly-newsletter-reminder.yml b/.github/workflows/monthly-newsletter-reminder.yml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e503a3287 --- /dev/null +++ b/.github/workflows/monthly-newsletter-reminder.yml @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +name: Monthly Newsletter Reminder +on: + schedule: + # Run at 00:07 UTC on the 1st of every month + - cron: 07 00 1 * * + +jobs: + create_issue: + name: Create PAARAgraphs newsletter reminder issue + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + permissions: + issues: write + steps: + - name: Create issue + run: | + NEWSLETTER_MONTH=$(date -d "6 months ago" +"%B %Y") + gh issue create \ + --title "Post $NEWSLETTER_MONTH PAARAgraphs newsletter" \ + --label "$LABELS" \ + --body "$(echo "$BODY" | sed "s/{month}/$NEWSLETTER_MONTH/g")" + env: + GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} + GH_REPO: ${{ github.repository }} + LABELS: monthly-rollover + BODY: | + + @kn6yuh please comment with {month}'s PDF Google Drive link. + + The instructions on how to do it are at https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara-org.github.io/blob/master/README.md#how-to-add-a-new-newsletter-paaragraphs-issue-via-script + + #156 as an example of how it's been done in the past. + + @PAARA-org/webmasters : would any of you want to work on this? Thanks! diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index 822d5aaf0..5ebda5668 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -3,3 +3,8 @@ _site Gemfile.lock *.gem .jekyll-cache +.DS_Store +.claude/ +vendor/ +.bundle/ +.ruby-version diff --git a/1 b/1 new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e69de29bb diff --git a/ARCHITECT.md b/ARCHITECT.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cbf5d646e --- /dev/null +++ b/ARCHITECT.md @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +# The Architect theme + +*Architect is a Jekyll theme for GitHub Pages. You can [preview the theme to see what it looks like](http://pages-themes.github.io/architect), or even [use it today](#usage).* + +## Usage + +To use the Architect theme: + +1. Add the following to your site's `_config.yml`: + + ```yml + remote_theme: pages-themes/architect@v0.2.0 + plugins: + - jekyll-remote-theme # add this line to the plugins list if you already have one + ``` + +2. Optionally, if you'd like to preview your site on your computer, add the following to your site's `Gemfile`: + + ```ruby + gem "github-pages", group: :jekyll_plugins + ``` + +## Customizing + +### Configuration variables + +Architect will respect the following variables, if set in your site's `_config.yml`: + +```yml +title: [The title of your site] +description: [A short description of your site's purpose] +``` + +Additionally, you may choose to set the following optional variables: + +```yml +show_downloads: ["true" or "false" (unquoted) to indicate whether to provide a download URL] +google_analytics: [Your Google Analytics tracking ID] +``` + +### Stylesheet + +If you'd like to add your own custom styles: + +1. Create a file called `/assets/css/style.scss` in your site +2. Add the following content to the top of the file, exactly as shown: + ```scss + --- + --- + + @import "{{ site.theme }}"; + ``` +3. Add any custom CSS (or Sass, including imports) you'd like immediately after the `@import` line + +*Note: If you'd like to change the theme's Sass variables, you must set new values before the `@import` line in your stylesheet.* + +### Layouts + +If you'd like to change the theme's HTML layout: + +1. For some changes such as a custom `favicon`, you can add custom files in your local `_includes` folder. The files [provided with the theme](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/tree/master/_includes) provide a starting point and are included by the [original layout template](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html). +2. For more extensive changes, [copy the original template](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html) from the theme's repository
(*Pro-tip: click "raw" to make copying easier*) +3. Create a file called `/_layouts/default.html` in your site +4. Paste the default layout content copied in the first step +5. Customize the layout as you'd like + +### Customizing Google Analytics code + +Google has released several iterations to their Google Analytics code over the years since this theme was first created. If you would like to take advantage of the latest code, paste it into `_includes/head-custom-google-analytics.html` in your Jekyll site. + +### Overriding GitHub-generated URLs + +Templates often rely on URLs supplied by GitHub such as links to your repository or links to download your project. If you'd like to override one or more default URLs: + +1. Look at [the template source](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html) to determine the name of the variable. It will be in the form of `{{ site.github.zip_url }}`. +2. Specify the URL that you'd like the template to use in your site's `_config.yml`. For example, if the variable was `site.github.url`, you'd add the following: + ```yml + github: + zip_url: http://example.com/download.zip + another_url: another value + ``` +3. When your site is built, Jekyll will use the URL you specified, rather than the default one provided by GitHub. + +*Note: You must remove the `site.` prefix, and each variable name (after the `github.`) should be indent with two space below `github:`.* + +For more information, see [the Jekyll variables documentation](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/variables/). + +## Roadmap + +See the [open issues](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/issues) for a list of proposed features (and known issues). + +## Project philosophy + +The Architect theme is intended to make it quick and easy for GitHub Pages users to create their first (or 100th) website. The theme should meet the vast majority of users' needs out of the box, erring on the side of simplicity rather than flexibility, and provide users the opportunity to opt-in to additional complexity if they have specific needs or wish to further customize their experience (such as adding custom CSS or modifying the default layout). It should also look great, but that goes without saying. + +## Contributing + +Interested in contributing to Architect? We'd love your help. Architect is an open source project, built one contribution at a time by users like you. See [the CONTRIBUTING file](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for instructions on how to contribute. + +### Previewing the theme locally + +If you'd like to preview the theme locally (for example, in the process of proposing a change): + +1. Clone down the theme's repository (`git clone https://github.com/pages-themes/architect`) +2. `cd` into the theme's directory +3. Run `script/bootstrap` to install the necessary dependencies +4. Run `bundle exec jekyll serve` to start the preview server +5. Visit localhost:4000 in your browser to preview the theme + +### Running tests + +The theme contains a minimal test suite, to ensure a site with the theme would build successfully. To run the tests, simply run `script/cibuild`. You'll need to run `script/bootstrap` once before the test script will work. diff --git a/CNAME b/CNAME new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7b094f11a --- /dev/null +++ b/CNAME @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +paara.org diff --git a/Gemfile b/Gemfile index be173b205..f94b747b1 100644 --- a/Gemfile +++ b/Gemfile @@ -2,4 +2,7 @@ source "https://rubygems.org" +gem "github-pages", group: :jekyll_plugins +gem "jekyll-remote-theme", group: :jekyll_plugins + gemspec diff --git a/PREVIEW.md b/PREVIEW.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5a3d85e4c --- /dev/null +++ b/PREVIEW.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Previewing the site locally + +## Prerequisites + +The following packages are required (correct for Ubuntu 24.04.4 — your distro may differ): + +```sh +sudo apt install build-essential ruby3.2-dev +``` + +`ruby3.2-dev` pulls in `ruby3.2`. `build-essential` is needed to compile native gem extensions. + +## Usage + +```sh +./preview.sh +``` + +Open http://localhost:4000. Jekyll auto-regenerates on file changes — just save and refresh. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ffecb37e5..bb33e73e5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,116 +1,107 @@ -# The Architect theme +# PAARA.org Website -[![.github/workflows/ci.yaml](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/actions/workflows/ci.yaml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/actions/workflows/ci.yaml) [![Gem Version](https://badge.fury.io/rb/jekyll-theme-architect.svg)](https://badge.fury.io/rb/jekyll-theme-architect) +This repository contains the PAARA.org website which is hosted on Github Pages. -*Architect is a Jekyll theme for GitHub Pages. You can [preview the theme to see what it looks like](http://pages-themes.github.io/architect), or even [use it today](#usage).* +Club members are encouraged to help file Issues for the problems encountered on the website, but at the same time we are more than happy to receive Pull Requests with fixes or improvements. -![Thumbnail of Architect](thumbnail.png) +This page acts mainly as a HowTo for other contributors. The old readme is now at [ARCHITECT.md](ARCHITECT.md). -## Usage +## How to add a new meeting? -To use the Architect theme: +1. Modify the meeting skeleton to add: + * topic + * presenter + * details + * Zoom meeting details + * example at -1. Add the following to your site's `_config.yml`: +2. Upload an image (optional) and render it inline +3. Modify `_includes/meeting-short.md` to include the same details (this will be rendered on the first page) + * example at - ```yml - remote_theme: pages-themes/architect@v0.2.0 - plugins: - - jekyll-remote-theme # add this line to the plugins list if you already have one - ``` +### How to add Zoom meeting details -2. Optionally, if you'd like to preview your site on your computer, add the following to your site's `Gemfile`: +Add zoom meeting link and phone dial number to the `_includes/meeting-short.md` as in the example below:: - ```ruby - gem "github-pages", group: :jekyll_plugins - ``` - -## Customizing +```markdown +## Next club meeting +* **Date**: `6 June 2025` +* **Topic**: `The Legacy of Trans-Pacific Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Richard Dillman (W6AWO)` +* **Zoom Meeting**: + * + * <+16699006833,,81572645379#> US (San Jose) +``` -### Configuration variables +## What to do after a monthly meeting ends? Rollover to a new month! -Architect will respect the following variables, if set in your site's `_config.yml`: +Run the `./script/rollover-to-next-month.sh` script from the top repository location which will generate an output similar to this: -```yml -title: [The title of your site] -description: [A short description of your site's purpose] ``` - -Additionally, you may choose to set the following optional variables: - -```yml -show_downloads: ["true" or "false" (unquoted) to indicate whether to provide a download URL] -google_analytics: [Your Google Analytics tracking ID] +% ./script/rollover-to-next-month.sh +[ Step 1: Detecting next monthly meeting filename ] + File meetings.md exists. + Current meeting is for year(2025) month(08). Next meeting is year(2025) month(09). +[ Step 2: Deleting the current symlink ] + Running: 'rm meetings.md' ...DONE +[ Step 3: Creating the new meeting file if necessary ] + The file 'meetings/2025/202509.md' does not exist or is empty. Initializing from meetings/template.md ... DONE +[ Step 4: Creating the new symlink ] + Running: 'ln -s meetings/2025/202509.md meetings.md' ...DONE +[ Step 5: Updating the _includes/meeting-short.md file ] + Successfully updated _includes/meeting-short.md. +[ Step 6: Updating past meeting history ] + Running ./script/parse-past-meetings.sh ...DONE ``` -### Stylesheet - -If you'd like to add your own custom styles: - -1. Create a file called `/assets/css/style.scss` in your site -2. Add the following content to the top of the file, exactly as shown: - ```scss - --- - --- - - @import "{{ site.theme }}"; - ``` -3. Add any custom CSS (or Sass, including imports) you'd like immediately after the `@import` line - -*Note: If you'd like to change the theme's Sass variables, you must set new values before the `@import` line in your stylesheet.* - -### Layouts - -If you'd like to change the theme's HTML layout: +## What to do when we know the topic and presenter? -1. For some changes such as a custom `favicon`, you can add custom files in your local `_includes` folder. The files [provided with the theme](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/tree/master/_includes) provide a starting point and are included by the [original layout template](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html). -2. For more extensive changes, [copy the original template](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html) from the theme's repository
(*Pro-tip: click "raw" to make copying easier*) -3. Create a file called `/_layouts/default.html` in your site -4. Paste the default layout content copied in the first step -5. Customize the layout as you'd like +Update `meetings/2025/202506.md` and `_includes/meeting-short.md` with the topic and presenter details. -### Customizing Google Analytics code +## How to add presentation materials to a meeting? -Google has released several iterations to their Google Analytics code over the years since this theme was first created. If you would like to take advantage of the latest code, paste it into `_includes/head-custom-google-analytics.html` in your Jekyll site. +For some of the meetings, we get a PDF of PPT that we can link in the meeting page (for example ). -### Overriding GitHub-generated URLs +The following steps must be followed: +1. Upload the PDF or PPT into the repository + * the files must be uploaded in meetings/`YYYY`, where `YYYY` is the meeting year (meetings/`2025` for example) + * the file name must start with YYYY`MM`, where `MM` is the month (2025`04` for example) + * a full filename example is `meetings/2025/202501_Instant_Tuning_For_A_Manual_Tuner.pdf` or `meetings/2025/202504_Stealth_HF_Antennas_McClary.ppt` +2. In the meeting page, under the `## Presentation materials` heading, add links to the PDF in both Download and Docs Viewer mode (example at ) -Templates often rely on URLs supplied by GitHub such as links to your repository or links to download your project. If you'd like to override one or more default URLs: - -1. Look at [the template source](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/blob/master/_layouts/default.html) to determine the name of the variable. It will be in the form of `{{ site.github.zip_url }}`. -2. Specify the URL that you'd like the template to use in your site's `_config.yml`. For example, if the variable was `site.github.url`, you'd add the following: - ```yml - github: - zip_url: http://example.com/download.zip - another_url: another value - ``` -3. When your site is built, Jekyll will use the URL you specified, rather than the default one provided by GitHub. - -*Note: You must remove the `site.` prefix, and each variable name (after the `github.`) should be indent with two space below `github:`.* - -For more information, see [the Jekyll variables documentation](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/variables/). - -## Roadmap - -See the [open issues](https://github.com/pages-themes/architect/issues) for a list of proposed features (and known issues). - -## Project philosophy +```md +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/events/2025/202501_Instant_Tuning_For_A_Manual_Tuner.pdf?raw=true)] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/events/2025/202501_Instant_Tuning_For_A_Manual_Tuner.pdf?raw=true)] +``` -The Architect theme is intended to make it quick and easy for GitHub Pages users to create their first (or 100th) website. The theme should meet the vast majority of users' needs out of the box, erring on the side of simplicity rather than flexibility, and provide users the opportunity to opt-in to additional complexity if they have specific needs or wish to further customize their experience (such as adding custom CSS or modifying the default layout). It should also look great, but that goes without saying. +## How to add the YouTube to a meeting -## Contributing +1. Open the YouTube video in your browser +2. Click the `Share` -> `Embed` and copy the **iframe** code: -Interested in contributing to Architect? We'd love your help. Architect is an open source project, built one contribution at a time by users like you. See [the CONTRIBUTING file](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for instructions on how to contribute. +```html + +``` -### Previewing the theme locally +3. Add this code into the particular monthly meeting file, just above the `## Presentation materials` line -If you'd like to preview the theme locally (for example, in the process of proposing a change): +4. Regenerate the past meetings index, which will add the video tag to this meeting as well: -1. Clone down the theme's repository (`git clone https://github.com/pages-themes/architect`) -2. `cd` into the theme's directory -3. Run `script/bootstrap` to install the necessary dependencies -4. Run `bundle exec jekyll serve` to start the preview server -5. Visit [`localhost:4000`](http://localhost:4000) in your browser to preview the theme +```bash +./script/parse-past-meetings.sh > _includes/meetings-template.md +``` -### Running tests +## How to add a new newsletter (PAARAgraphs issue) via script + +1. Ensure you have a Github fine-grained access token + a. Login to Github + b. Navigate to **Developer settings** (bottom of left sidebar) + c. Click **Personal access tokens** -> **Fine-grained tokens** + d. Click **Generate new token** + e. Give it a name and your desired expiration. You shouldn't need to change anything else + f. Click **Generate token** + g. **Copy the token** - you won't be able to see it again +2. Ensure you've uploaded the PAARAgraphs issue to the [PAARAgraphs repo](https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/) +3. Fork this repository if you haven't already, and create a new branch for the addition (`git checkout -b `) +4. Run `GITHUB_TOKEN= ./script/generate-newsletter.py > newsletter.md` +5. Push the repo up and create a pull request (`git push -u origin `, click the link in the output to create a pull request) -The theme contains a minimal test suite, to ensure a site with the theme would build successfully. To run the tests, simply run `script/cibuild`. You'll need to run `script/bootstrap` once before the test script will work. diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index e9cdf7b92..b2f744118 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -1,5 +1,10 @@ -title: Architect theme -description: Architect is a theme for GitHub Pages. -show_downloads: true +title: Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association +description: Since 1937... The Friendliest HAM Radio Club Around! +show_downloads: false +github.is_project_page: false +github.is_user_page: false google_analytics: -theme: jekyll-theme-architect \ No newline at end of file +theme: jekyll-theme-architect +remote_theme: pages-themes/architect@v0.2.0 +plugins: +- jekyll-remote-theme # add this line to the plugins list if you already have one diff --git a/_data/bottomsection.yml b/_data/bottomsection.yml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9b19cc21b --- /dev/null +++ b/_data/bottomsection.yml @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +- name: Contact Us + link: /officers.html +- name: Loan Program + link: /loan.html +- name: Donate + link: /donate.html diff --git a/_data/navigation.yml b/_data/navigation.yml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a6223a060 --- /dev/null +++ b/_data/navigation.yml @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +- name: Home + link: /index.html +- name: New Hams + link: /newham.html +- name: About Us + link: /aboutus.html +- name: Calendar + link: /calendar.html +- name: Events + link: /events.html +- name: Field Day + link: /fieldday.html +- name: Meetings + link: /meetings.html +- name: Membership + link: /membership.html +- name: Badges + link: /badges.html +- name: Nets + link: /nets.html +- name: Newsletter + link: /newsletter.html +- name: Officers + link: /officers.html +- name: Repeaters + link: /pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.html +- name: Photos + link: /photos.html +- name: POTA/SOTA + link: /ontheair.html +- name: Resources + link: /resources.html +- name: Setup Guides + link: /setup-guides/ + active_path: /setup-guides/ +- name: Sponsors + link: /sponsors.html diff --git a/_includes/events-footer.md b/_includes/events-footer.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..58ab79676 --- /dev/null +++ b/_includes/events-footer.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +## Past events + +* [2026/04/18 : PAARA In The Park](/events/20260418.html) +* [2025/10/10 - 2025/10/12 : Pacificon](/events/pacificon-2025.html) +* [2025/09/13 : PAARA In The Park](/events/20250913.html) +* [2025/09/23 : USS Hornet](/events/20250823.html) +* [2025/05/03 : PAARA In The Park](/events/20250503.html) +* [2024/09/28 : PAARA In The Park](/events/20240928.html) +* [2024/08/24 : Computer History Museum](/events/20240824.html) diff --git a/_includes/footer.html b/_includes/footer.html new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9918980c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/_includes/footer.html @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ + diff --git a/_includes/head-custom.html b/_includes/head-custom.html index f7187e79e..b48b8956c 100644 --- a/_includes/head-custom.html +++ b/_includes/head-custom.html @@ -6,4 +6,18 @@ + + + + + diff --git a/_includes/meeting-short.md b/_includes/meeting-short.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..21dd504db --- /dev/null +++ b/_includes/meeting-short.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +## Next club meeting +* **Date**: `4 September 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Radio Direction Finding - History and Techniques` +* **Presenter**: `Benjamin Friedlander AD6JA` + diff --git a/_includes/meetings-template.md b/_includes/meetings-template.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f8ad475c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/_includes/meetings-template.md @@ -0,0 +1,283 @@ +## Notes on using zoom + +--- + +**NOTE**: `Please make sure you're running the latest version of ZOOM in order to connect.` + +**Zoom Tips:** +1. (Jim, K6SV) Download [Zoom PDF Guide](/meetings/ZoomGuide.pdf) +2. (Rob, KC6TYD) [How To Change Your Zoom Name Before Entering](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJisWaSTYFg) + +--- + +## Club Meetings + +The Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 pm (19:00 J) (except when the first Friday lands on a holiday and typically moved to the 2nd Friday of the month). + +* **Location**: Room H6, Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 +* **Telephone**: (650) 329-2418 + +![cubberley-600.jpg](/meetings/cubberley-600.jpg) + +After the meeting, many members gather for beer, pizza, and eyeball QSO at **Round Table Pizza**, located at [702 Colorado Ave in Palo Alto](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dw8ffGAppmK5vQUk8). If there's not enough parking in front, go past Round Table and past the **7-Eleven** and turn right (twice) into the [larger parking lot behind](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JmPanVagaNTpvs1P7), which is shared with **Safeway**. + +## Board Meetings + +The PAARA Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm by video conference. We conduct most of our club business there in order to allow more time for guest speakers and socializing at regular club meetings. Any PAARA member is welcome to attend. + +A few meetings throughout the year have pre-defined agenda items. These include: +* **September Board Meeting**: The Nominating Committee is appointed by the President to decide on a slate of candidates to be recommended to the membership. +* **October General Meeting**: The Nominating Committee presents its nominations to the membership at the regular club meeting. Nominations from club members opens at the beginning of the meeting, and closes at the end of the meeting. + +## YouTube recordings + +Around 2021 (during the COVID pandemic), we started recording our monthly presentations, which you can find either under the individual meetings below, or in our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@paarapresentations-c3w?si=0nIFJeYS5yRwfU9A){:target="_blank"}. + + + +## Past Meetings + + +### 2026 + +* [202608](/meetings/2026/202608.html) **Greg Mihran, KJ6ER** : `Antenna design, efficiency, and portability` (with video) +* [202607](/meetings/2026/202607.html) **Justin, AI6YM; Ben, KN6UBF; Connie, W6EFI** : `Multiple Topics` (with video) +* [202606](/meetings/2026/202606.html) **Rachel Lee** : `The California Historical Radio Society: Preserving the Foundations of Modern Communication` (with video) +* [202605](/meetings/2026/202605.html) **David KD0BTO** : `Pushing FT8 Decoding Further` (with video) +* [202604](/meetings/2026/202604.html) **Tim Hale, K5OHY** : `Understanding the End-Fed Half-Wave: Design, Configuration, and Performance` (with video) +* [202603](/meetings/2026/202603.html) **Many, not just one** : `Homebrew Night` (with video) +* [202602](/meetings/2026/202602.html) **Rachel Kinoshita (KK6DAC)** and **Mason Matich (KC3WNY)** : `The Stanford AREDN Project: From Concept to Completion` (with video) +* [202601](/meetings/2026/202601.html) **Chris Maughan, G7LQX** : `A 30-Year Late QSO` (with video) + +### 2025 + +* [202512](/meetings/2025/202512.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `Hear about the latest happenings at Elecraft` (with video) +* [202511](/meetings/2025/202511.html) **Micah Martin, KN6VUT** : `Building TARA’s Voice in Tehachapi` (with video) +* [202510](/meetings/2025/202510.html) [**Justin Giorgi, AI6YM**](https://ai6ym.radio) : `Building a Station for Satellite & EME Contacts` (with video) +* [202509](/meetings/2025/202509.html) **Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH** : `Volunteer Monitor Program` (with video) +* [202508](/meetings/2025/202508.html) **Jacob Boxerman (KE2CZX)** : `Amateur Radio at Columbia University - History to Present Day` (with video) +* [202507](/meetings/2025/202507.html) **Ben Glick, KN6UBF** : `ToADS HF: A Layer Cake of Protocols That Nobody Ordered` (with video) +* [202506](/meetings/2025/202506.html) **Richard Dillman (W6AWO)** : `The Legacy of Trans-Pacific Radio` (with video) +* [202505](/meetings/2025/202505.html) **Carlos Felix, K9OL** : `The software defined radio and why it belongs in your shack` (with video) +* [202504](/meetings/2025/202504.html) **Mike McClary, N6MO** : `Stealth HF Antennas` (with video) +* [202503](/meetings/2025/202503.html) **Many, not just one** : `Home Brew Night` (with video) +* [202502](/meetings/2025/202502.html) **Ben Eadie, VE6SFX** : `From Rookie to Innovator: Experimenting with (Slot) Antennas on a Budget` (with video) +* [202501](/meetings/2025/202501.html) **Connie Stillinger, W6EFI** : `Instant Tuning for a Manual Tuner` (with video) + +### 2024 + +* [202412](/meetings/2024/202412.html) **Wayne Burdick, N6KR** : `Four Feet and Five Watts from Six-Land, A Search for Peak Experience` (with video) +* [202411](/meetings/2024/202411.html) **Katrina Barnett, MD** : `Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Dogs` (with video) +* [202410](/meetings/2024/202410.html) **Geoff Abreu K6ERA**, **The USS Hornet Radio Club NB6GC** : `Amateur Radio aboard the USS Hornet` (with video) +* [202409](/meetings/2024/202409.html) **George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU** : `Introduction to the Adventure Radio Protocol` (with video) +* [202408](/meetings/2024/202408.html) **Leigh Ann Weiland, K6WXO** : `Nodes - Internet-mediated gateways` +* [202407](/meetings/2024/202407.html) **Andreas Junge, N6NU** : `TX5S - DX Expedition to Clipperton Island` (with video) +* [202406](/meetings/2024/202406.html) **Benjamin Faershtein, KO6CNT** : `What's so fantastic about Meshtastic` (with video) +* [202405](/meetings/2024/202405.html) **Darryl Presley, KI6LDM** : `Emergency Communications in Cupertino and Santa Clara County ARES / RACES` +* [202404](/meetings/2024/202404.html) **Many, not just one** : `HOMEBREW NIGHT` (with video) +* [202403](/meetings/2024/202403.html) **Joshua Edwards, KO6ASM** : `Rescued Thanks to Radio: Rescue Beacons and how Search and Rescue Forces Find Them` +* [202402](/meetings/2024/202402.html) **Kristen McIntyre, K6WX** : `Bonaire to Connecticut` (with video) +* [202401](/meetings/2024/202401.html) **Chuck Leader, NA6XX, and Russ Bentson, K6KLY** : `6M DX-ing from Northern California` + +### 2023 + +* [202312](/meetings/2023/202312.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `Elecraft updates with Q&A` (with video) +* [202311](/meetings/2023/202311.html) **Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC** : `Bay Area Mesh Network for Emergency Communication` (with video) +* [202310](/meetings/2023/202310.html) **Bryan St Clair, K6CBR** : `Direction Finding with the Kraken SDR` (with video) +* [202309](/meetings/2023/202309.html) **JEFF K1NSS** : `JEFF K1NSS CONFIDENTIAL` (with video) +* [202308](/meetings/2023/202308.html) **Craig Thompson, K9CT** : `Building and Maintaining a Contest/DXing Station` (with video) +* [202307](/meetings/2023/202307.html) **Steve Stearns, K6OIK** : `Antenna Potpouri` (with video) +* [202306](/meetings/2023/202306.html) **Jeff Stupartis, W4DD** : `Locating Power Line Noise (and other RFI)` (with video) +* [202305](/meetings/2023/202305.html) **Jeri Ellsworth, AI6TK, and Amy Herndon, AI6ZU** : `Ham Radio and Gaming?` (with video) +* [202304](/meetings/2023/202304.html) **Many, not just one** : `HOMEBREW NIGHT` +* [202303](/meetings/2023/202303.html) **Michael Walker, VA3MW** : `So what is FlexRadio all about?` (with video) +* [202302](/meetings/2023/202302.html) **Corey Ruth, KD3CR** : `All Bands From An HOA: The Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole` (with video) +* [202301](/meetings/2023/202301.html) : `Falling from the Sky: Chasing WX Balloon Transmitters` (with video) + +### 2022 + +* [202212](/meetings/2022/202212.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `Elecraft update with Q&A` +* [202211](/meetings/2022/202211.html) **Mikko Sannala AB6RF** : `Remote Control of HF Rig` (with video) +* [202210](/meetings/2022/202210.html) **Vince d'Eon, AI7LK** : `Go-Kit Building Design` (with video) +* [202209](/meetings/2022/202209.html) **Kevin Zanjani** : `Bioenno batteries and specifications` (with video) +* [202208](/meetings/2022/202208.html) **OES Chief Ken Dueker, KB6BPM** : `Community Hazards and Emergency Planning` (with video) +* [202207](/meetings/2022/202207.html) **Fred Cirera, W6BSD** : `Software Antenna Modeling` (with video) +* [202206](/meetings/2022/202206.html) **Cindy Bertsch, KG6IMU** : `Caldor Fire Animal Evacuations: Western El Dorado County` (with video) +* [202205](/meetings/2022/202205.html) **George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU** : `Think Like A Backpacker` (with video) +* [202204](/meetings/2022/202204.html) **Brian Basura, N6CVO** : `Pico-Ballooning and Ham Radio` (with video) +* [202203](/meetings/2022/202203.html) **Rob Orr, K9RST** : `Ham Radio: Serving Large public events` (with video) +* [202202](/meetings/2022/202202.html) **Mikko Sannala, AB6RF** : `HF Propagation with a Twist` (with video) +* [202201](/meetings/2022/202201.html) **Many, not just one** : `Home Brew Night` (with video) + +### 2021 + +* [202112](/meetings/2021/202112.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `23 Years of Elecraft` +* [202111](/meetings/2021/202111.html) **Kristen, K6WX** : `Sausage-Making at the ARRL` +* [202110](/meetings/2021/202110.html) **Michael T Workman** : `Alpha Hotel Six Charlie Yankee: Ham Radio documentary` (with video) +* [202109](/meetings/2021/202109.html) **Andreas Junge, N6NU** : `Node-RED. What Is It?` (with video) +* [202108](/meetings/2021/202108.html) **Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA** : `Space Weather and HF Propagation` (with video) +* [202107](/meetings/2021/202107.html) **Dave Minster, NA2AA** : `Spend time with Dave Minster, NA2AA` (with video) +* [202106](/meetings/2021/202106.html) **Steve Galchutt, WGØAT** : `Ham Radio Adventures` (with video) +* [202105](/meetings/2021/202105.html) **Rob French, AC6GO** : `Radio Waves in Planetary Research` (with video) +* [202104](/meetings/2021/202104.html) **Bob Heil, KN9EID** : `Bob Heil from Heil Sound` (with video) +* [202103](/meetings/2021/202103.html) **Rick Ferranti, W6NIR** : `Early Digital Communications: 176 Years of Telegraph Apparatus` (with video) +* [202102](/meetings/2021/202102.html) **Lucian Ploias, VA7LDT** : `A portable magnetic loop antenna covering 80 through 20m ham bands` (with video) +* [202101](/meetings/2021/202101.html) **Mark Meltzer, AF6IM** : `DB Cooper Skyjack. Cold Case Revisited` (with video) + +### 2020 + +* [202012](/meetings/2020/202012.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `22 Years of Elecraft` +* [202011](/meetings/2020/202011.html) **Fred Cunha, K6FVC** : `An Introduction to Amateur Radio Satellite Communications` +* [202010](/meetings/2020/202010.html) **James Armstrong, NV6W** : `SCV Section Manager Responsibilities` +* [202009](/meetings/2020/202009.html) **Rob, KC6TYD; Rachel, KKC6DAC; Frank, AF0XX; and Karen, KK6NGA** : `A week-long ham radio, camping, learning, and living event` +* [202008](/meetings/2020/202008.html) **Rob Sherwood, NC0B** : `Transceiver Performance for the HF - DX Operator` +* [202007](/meetings/2020/202007.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `__TITLE__` +* [202006](/meetings/2020/202006.html) **Ed Muns, WØYK** : `Operating from Aruba and the contests you work from down there` +* [202005](/meetings/2020/202005.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `__TITLE__` +* [202004](/meetings/2020/202004.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `__TITLE__` +* [202003](/meetings/2020/202003.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `__TITLE__` +* [202002](/meetings/2020/202002.html) **Joel Wilhite - KD6W** : `3D Printing For Ham Radio` +* [202001](/meetings/2020/202001.html) **Many presenters** : `Homebrew Night` + +### 2019 + +* [201912](/meetings/2019/201912.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `An Overview Of New Elecraft K4 Direct Sampling SDR HF Transceiver` +* [201911](/meetings/2019/201911.html) **Jim Brown, K9YC** : `An Overview Of Station Interference` +* [201910](/meetings/2019/201910.html) **Shrikumar, KA6Q** : `Knowledge, sufficiently forgotten, is indistinguishable from Magic` +* [201909](/meetings/2019/201909.html) **Alan Thompson, W6WN** : `Amateur Radio Communications During Disasters` +* [201908](/meetings/2019/201908.html) **Mark Kemp** : `Using piezoelectric material as a radiating element for VLF communications` +* [201907](/meetings/2019/201907.html) **Ken Dueker - KB6BPM** : `Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area` +* [201906](/meetings/2019/201906.html) **Alan Thompson - W6WN** : `The Camp Fire - Phones, Fires and Failures` +* [201905](/meetings/2019/201905.html) **Ed Fong, WB6IQN** : `The TBJ-1: A Tri-Band Base Antenna` +* [201904](/meetings/2019/201904.html) **Sarah Mitchell, NF2S; Natalie King, KO2V** : `Making Waves at UCSC: From Ham Radio to SlugSats` +* [201903](/meetings/2019/201903.html) **Bob, K4UEE and Ed, W4ZSB** : `The 2009 K5D DXpedition to Desecheo Island` +* [201902](/meetings/2019/201902.html) ** Bob Allphin, Jr.; K4UEE** : `The 2014 FT5ZM Amsterdam Island DXpedition` +* [201901](/meetings/2019/201901.html) **Many** : `HOMEBREW NIGHT` + +### 2018 + +* [201812](/meetings/2018/201812.html) **Eric Swartz (WA6HHQ)** : `Elecraft Today & Tomorrow` +* [201811](/meetings/2018/201811.html) **Kathy Balistreri** : `From Farady To Hertz: The Birth Of Wireless` +* [201810](/meetings/2018/201810.html) **William Borucki** : `The Kepler Mission, in Search of Exoplanets` +* [201809](/meetings/2018/201809.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `The KH1/KH7Z DXpedition to Baker Island` +* [201808](/meetings/2018/201808.html) **Joe Pistritto, N3CKF** : `Hams In Puerto Rico` +* [201807](/meetings/2018/201807.html) **Joel, KD6W** : `Surprise Topic` +* [201806](/meetings/2018/201806.html) **Rogelio Bernal Andreo** : `Astrophotography` +* [201805](/meetings/2018/201805.html) **Bob Vallio, W6RGG** : `9K2HN, Abdali, Kuwait 2014 DXpedition` +* [201804](/meetings/2018/201804.html) **Ralph Simpson** : `The Race To Crack The Nazi Code` +* [201803](/meetings/2018/201803.html) **Parachute Mobile: Past - Present - Future** : `Rob Fenn, KC6TYD` +* [201802](/meetings/2018/201802.html) **Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC** : `Solar 101` +* [201801](/meetings/2018/201801.html) **Many** : `Homebrew Night` + +### 2017 + +* [201712](/meetings/2017/201712.html) **Wayne Burdick, N6KR** : `Elecraft Today & Tomorrow` +* [201711](/meetings/2017/201711.html) **Misa Siemons, Pacificon 2017 Chair** : `Pacificon 2017: Facts & Figures` +* [201710](/meetings/2017/201710.html) **Ken Dueker** : `Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area` +* [201709](/meetings/2017/201709.html) **Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC** : `Alternative Emergency Power Methods` +* [201708](/meetings/2017/201708.html) **Clayton Hall, NF1R** : `Summits On The Air` (with video) +* [201707](/meetings/2017/201707.html) **Dave Crocker, W6VYC** : `National Parks On The Air` +* [201706](/meetings/2017/201706.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `The Lighter Side Of Ham Radio: Why We Do...What We Do` +* [201705](/meetings/2017/201705.html) **Bob Vallio, W6RGG & Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT** : `A Tour Through The ARRL Headquarters` +* [201704](/meetings/2017/201704.html) **Don Anastasia, AA6W** : `ARRL 100 year celebration, in year 2014` +* [201703](/meetings/2017/201703.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `The Original "Ham's Wide World" - Aired in 1959 on ABC TV` +* [201702](/meetings/2017/201702.html) **Karl Kappler** : `"QuakeFinder" - Using Magnetometer Data To Predict Earthquakes` +* [201701](/meetings/2017/201701.html) **Many** : `Homebrew Night` + +### 2016 + +* [201612](/meetings/2016/201612.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XIII" + Elecraft KX-3: Features & Developments` +* [201611](/meetings/2016/201611.html) **Kurt Kiesow III, KF6QNC** : `Wave Gliders` +* [201610](/meetings/2016/201610.html) **Michael Wimble, KM6WP** : `A Journey Into The Field Of Robotics` +* [201609](/meetings/2016/201609.html) **Ross Forbes, K6GFJ** : `TX3X DXpedition to Chesterfield Island` +* [201608](/meetings/2016/201608.html) **Stu Phillips, K6TU** : `HF Antennas & Ground Effects` +* [201607](/meetings/2016/201607.html) **Lodema Epperson, KI6UGV** : `World without the` +* [201606](/meetings/2016/201606.html) **Joel Wilhite, KD6W** : `Introducing the PAARA Repeater - W6OTX` +* [201605](/meetings/2016/201605.html) **Bob Vallio, W6RGG** : `2014 Trip To 9K2HN (Kuwait)` +* [201604](/meetings/2016/201604.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `K5P DXpedition To Palmyra Atoll` +* [201603](/meetings/2016/201603.html) **Kevin Rowett, K6TD** : `History, Use, & Description of NCDXF/IARU Beacon Program` +* [201602](/meetings/2016/201602.html) **Vitaly Dubilet, AB6VD** : `Design and Construction a Magnetic Loop Antenna (MLA) for 3.5 to 24 MHz` +* [201601](/meetings/2016/201601.html) **Many** : `Home-Brew Night` + +### 2015 + +* [201512](/meetings/2015/201512.html) **ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ** : `"PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XII" + ELECRAFT KX-3 Features & Developments` +* [201511](/meetings/2015/201511.html) **Ed Lafargue, W6ELA** : `APRS For All. It's Easier Than You Think` +* [201510](/meetings/2015/201510.html) **Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH** : `Amateur Enforcement — Very Much Alive` +* [201509](/meetings/2015/201509.html) **Paul Ewing, N6PSE** : `The E30FB DXpedition And A Sneak Preview Of The Upcoming VP8STI/VP8SGI DXpeditions` +* [201508](/meetings/2015/201508.html) **Professor W. E. Moerner, WN6I, Nobel Laureate** : `FM Radio at 560 THz Enables Single-Molecule Detection and Spectroscopy, Paving the Way to the Nobel Prize` +* [201507](/meetings/2015/201507.html) **Paul Wesling, KM6LH** : `The Origins of Silicon Valley: Roots in Ham Radio` +* [201506](/meetings/2015/201506.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `The K1N DXpedition To Navassa Island` +* [201505](/meetings/2015/201505.html) **Richard Webber, WR6J** : `An Experimental 630M WSPR Station` +* [201504](/meetings/2015/201504.html) **Joel Wilhite, KD6W** : `Fusion, DMR, and DStar Compared` +* [201503](/meetings/2015/201503.html) **Dr. Len Shustek, Chairman of the Board of Trustees** : `The Computer History Museum` +* [201502](/meetings/2015/201502.html) **Rob Brownstein, K6RB** : `C82DX DXpedition To Mozambique` +* [201501](/meetings/2015/201501.html) **Many** : `Annual Home Brew Night !!` + +### 2014 + +* [201412](/meetings/2014/201412.html) **ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ** : `"PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XI" + ELECRAFT K3 Features & Developments` +* [201411](/meetings/2014/201411.html) **Matthew Kaufman, KA6SQG** : `Building A Wide Coverage Repeater System` +* [201410](/meetings/2014/201410.html) **Michael Fox, N6MEF** : `Internet Outages: Not Just For Disasters` +* [201409](/meetings/2014/201409.html) **Art Lebermann, W6REQ** : `The The Life of a Broadcast Engineer - What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been` +* [201408](/meetings/2014/201408.html) **Rick Eversole, N6RNO** : `CW For The SSB Operator` +* [201407](/meetings/2014/201407.html) **Don Anastasia, AA6W** : `Show-And-Tell: The Latest & Greatest Ham Gear` +* [201406](/meetings/2014/201406.html) **Rob Brownstein, K6RB** : `2013 C82DX DXpedition to Xai Xai, Mozambique, Africa` +* [201405](/meetings/2014/201405.html) **Jim Brown, K9YC** : `A Better Way of Planning for HF Antennas -- Do I Want a Vertical or Horizontal Antenna, and How High Should It Be?` +* [201404](/meetings/2014/201404.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `DXpedition Video: 2009 DXpedition to Desecheo Island, K5D` +* [201403](/meetings/2014/201403.html) **Leigh Klotz WA5ZNU** : `Ham Radio and Modern Micros` +* [201402](/meetings/2014/201402.html) **Arthur Lange, W6RXQ** : `The Modernized Global Positioning System (GPS III)` +* [201401](/meetings/2014/201401.html) **Many** : `Home Brew Night` + +### 2013 + +* [201312](/meetings/2013/201312.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `K9W Commemorative DXpedition To Wake Atoll"` +* [201311](/meetings/2013/201311.html) **Joel Wilhite, KD6W** : `Operating At Or Near 10GHz - Moving To The Microwave Bands And Beyond` +* [201310](/meetings/2013/201310.html) **Russ Bentson, K6KLY** : `Meteor Scatter Using FSK441` +* [201309](/meetings/2013/201309.html) **Ken Oyadomari, KK6EIQ** : `PhoneSat; NASA's Smartphone Nanosatellite` +* [201308](/meetings/2013/201308.html) **Tom Schiller, N6BT** : `Next Generation Antenna: The Bravo Series Vertical Antenna` +* [201307](/meetings/2013/201307.html) **Bob Vallio, W6RGG, ARRL Pacific Division Director** : `ARRL CENTENNIAL CELEBREATION` +* [201306](/meetings/2013/201306.html) **Rick, N6XI** : `Contesting` +* [201305](/meetings/2013/201305.html) **Mark Laubach, K6FJC** : `Introduction to Radio Direction Finding - Basic Tools and Techniques` +* [201304](/meetings/2013/201304.html) **Steven Olson, KI6MYE** : `Youth DX Adventure` +* [201303](/meetings/2013/201303.html) **Paul Ewing, N6PSE** : `The 3D2C Conway Reef DXpedition` +* [201302](/meetings/2013/201302.html) **Captain Stewart Smith** : `The PAVE PAWS Radar System at Beale AFB; Merced, CA` +* [201301](/meetings/2013/201301.html) **Many** : `Annual Home Brew Night` + +### 2012 + +* [201212](/meetings/2012/201212.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `New products, firmware, sponsored K3 DXpeditions and other topics` +* [201211](/meetings/2012/201211.html) **Max Koontz** : `Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)` +* [201210](/meetings/2012/201210.html) **Brian Day** : `Exploring the Lunar Environment with NASA's LADEE mission` +* [201209](/meetings/2012/201209.html) **Joel Wilhite, KD6W** : `Digital Amateur Television (DATV), A Primer and Use Cases` +* [201208](/meetings/2012/201208.html) **Ken Dueker, KB6BPM** : `Palo Alto Mobile Emergency Operations Center` +* [201207](/meetings/2012/201207.html) **Lance Ginner, K6GSJ** : `OSCAR: The First Orbital Satellite Carrrying Amateur Radio` +* [201206](/meetings/2012/201206.html) **Dean Straw, N6BV** : `How Not To Sound Like a LID on Field Day` +* [201205](/meetings/2012/201205.html) **Don Ferguson, AI6RE and Ron Meadows, K6RPT** : `California Near Space Project` +* [201204](/meetings/2012/201204.html) **Eric Norris, WD6DBM** : `Magnetic Loop Antennas: The Best Kept Secret In Amateur Radio` +* [201203](/meetings/2012/201203.html) **Rod Stafford, W6ROD** : `IARU/ITU Functions` +* [201202](/meetings/2012/201202.html) **Jim Peterson, K6EI** : `Having Fun on 160M` +* [201201](/meetings/2012/201201.html) **Richard Dillman, W6AWO** : `FARS / PAARA Winter Banquet : Radio On The High Seas` + +### 2011 + +* [201112](/meetings/2011/201112.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `Presentation By Elecraft` +* [201111](/meetings/2011/201111.html) **Tom Berson, ND2T** : `TU VP8ORK UP` +* [201110](/meetings/2011/201110.html) **Rick Ferranti, W6NIR** : `Radio Communications In The Forest Service` +* [201109](/meetings/2011/201109.html) **Stu Phillips, K6TU** : `Software Defined Radio` +* [201108](/meetings/2011/201108.html) **Kristen McIntyre, K6WX** : `Special DVD Presentation` +* [201107](/meetings/2011/201107.html) **Richard Barber, KM6SB, Anritsu Corporation** : `RF Mixer Design` +* [201106](/meetings/2011/201106.html) **Dean Straw, N6BV** : `Pursuing and Handling QSOs` +* [201105](/meetings/2011/201105.html) **Jim Brown, K9YC** : `RF Interference And Ham Radio` +* [201104](/meetings/2011/201104.html) **John Miller, K6MM** : `PJ7E DXpedition: Putting One Two Three Four New DXCC Entities On The Air` +* [201103](/meetings/2011/201103.html) **Ray Mitchell, KI6FYU** : `The Ionosphere: Space Weather Monitoring` +* [201102](/meetings/2011/201102.html) **Tom Schiller, N6BT** : `Unknown Antenna Disorder (UAD): Symptoms & Cures` +* [201101](/meetings/2011/201101.html) **Darryl Presley, KI6LDM** : `Diving Adventure To Truk Lagoon` + +### 2010 + +* [201012](/meetings/2010/201012.html) **Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ** : `Presentation By Elecraft` +* [201011](/meetings/2010/201011.html) **Rob Goodson, N2RAG** : `San Bruno PG&E Pipeline Disaster - Amateur Radio Response` +* [201010](/meetings/2010/201010.html) **__?__** : `VP8THU DXpedition to the South Sandwich Islands of Southern Thule, in the Antarctic` +* [201009](/meetings/2010/201009.html) **__PRESENTER__** : `__TITLE__` +* [201008](/meetings/2010/201008.html) **Mark Laubach, K6FJC; 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Lauridsen, who died while serving in the Navy during WWII. + +PAARA meets on the first Friday of every month (with an occasional exception for meeting room conflicts) at the **Cubberley Community Center**: `4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303` Telephone: `(650) 329-2418`. + +In addition to the monthly club meetings, PAARA runs a weekly Net and Swap session at 8:30 pm every Monday evening on the **N6NFI** repeater (145.230, – offset, 100Hz PL), participates in the ARRL’s annual Field Day exercise during the last full weekend each June (in Menlo Park’s Bayfront Park), as well as other occasional activities. + +## Founding Documents +* [PAARA Constitution](/constitution.html) - Recently found among a collection of historical PAARA documents. +* [PAARA Bylaws](/bylaws.html) - Current bylaws of PAARA, as last amended in 2007. The original bylaws are also available for historical interest. +* [PAARA Articles of Incorporation](incorporation.html) - This document was created in order for PAARA to be incorporated as a 501 (c) (4) tax-exempt corporation. +* Menlo Park C_D Radio Club Constitution - The founding document of the Menlo Park Civil Defense Radio Club. +* Menlo Park C_D Radio Club Bylaws - Rules governing the normal operation of the club. + +## Callsign History + +The club has had the callsign, **W6ARA** since January 10, 2006. It +was previously held by long-time PAARA member, Joel Zobel, who became +a Silent Key in 1999. Gerry, N6NV, applied for the callsign after +consulting with the Zobel family, and W6ARA was finally assigned to +PAARA on January 10, 2006. The callsign was first used in the North +American QSO Party four days later, on January 14, 2006 by Ron, W6AZ, +who made 112 QSOs in the contest. Since then it has been used in +every Field Day event. + +The club also has the callsign **K6OTA**. This is used for the Get +**O**n **T**he **A**ir station for Field Day. + +The club also has the callsign **W6OTX**, having had it since at least +1988 (the date the FCC shows for the current grant) and likely back to +1950, when the club originally requested it, to honor Wilbur +C. Lauridsen, who served as the club Trustee up until the start of +WWⅡ, and who was lost in action early on in the Pacific. This call +sign is currently used for the [PAARA +repeaters](/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.html). + +The club’s previous call was **W6UAM**, which was allowed to expire +before the club was able to reorganize. diff --git a/another-page.md b/another-page.md deleted file mode 100644 index 03ce0c23d..000000000 --- a/another-page.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,9 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: default ---- - -## Welcome to another page - -_yay_ - -[back](./) diff --git a/assets/css/dark.css b/assets/css/dark.css new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8b375f191 --- /dev/null +++ b/assets/css/dark.css @@ -0,0 +1,153 @@ +/* Dark mode overrides. 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"light" : "dark"); + }); + return btn; + } + + function init() { + if (document.querySelector(".theme-toggle")) { + return; + } + document.body.appendChild(buildButton()); + } + + if (document.readyState === "loading") { + document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", init); + } else { + init(); + } +})(); diff --git a/assets/pdfs/Founding.Documents.pdf b/assets/pdfs/Founding.Documents.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..935fb2b4c Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/pdfs/Founding.Documents.pdf differ diff --git a/badges.md b/badges.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..853d08fce --- /dev/null +++ b/badges.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ + + +## How can I order a badge? + +![membership/nametag-100.jpg](/membership/nametag-100.jpg) + +Members interested in obtaining a club badge with their First Name, Callsign, City, and PAARA logo on it can purchase one for $30.00. You can order one at any PAARA meeting or use the form below. Your badge will be ordered and mailed to you. The price includes shipping. + + + + +**Now click the Shopping card button below to finalize your purchase!** + + + diff --git a/bylaws.md b/bylaws.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..847d03cf0 --- /dev/null +++ b/bylaws.md @@ -0,0 +1,134 @@ +# ByLaws of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association + +Amended in full on May 4th, 2007. Older versions: [1947](/bylaws/1947.md) and [1999](/bylaws/1999.md). + +Bylaws for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or the Articles of Incorporation, of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc. + + +## ARTICLE I. MEMBERS +**A**. The members of this Association shall be divided into two classifications, namely full members and associate members. A full member shall be required to hold a valid Amateur Radio operator's license. All other members shall be associate members. All members have full voting privileges, but only full members may hold an elected office. + +**B**. Any prospective member may join the club at any time by completing a membership application and paying dues for the current year at the rate set by the Board of Directors. + +**C**. Upon payment of the dues, the new member's contact information shall be entered into the membership database of the Association. All dues shall become payable on January 1 for the ensuing year, and members joining during the course of a year shall make a pro rata payment with a minimum of six months payment for the balance of the year. + +**D**. Any member who fails to pay renewal dues for a new year by March 31 shall, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, be dropped from the active membership records of the Association. + +**E**. The Board may, by majority vote, grant lifetime membership status to any member or past member of the Association who has warranted such recognition by extraordinary service and contributions to the Association over many years. Life Members are not required to pay dues any longer. + +**F**. When necessary, the Board of Directors may establish fair and equitable procedures for considering the suspension or termination of the membership status of any member. Any such procedures must be clearly written and available to any member upon request. Suspension or termination can only be carried out after a finding that the member interfered with Association activities by engaging in conduct that was seriously prejudicial to the reputation, interests, or purposes of the Association. + +## ARTICLE II. CORPORATE POWERS +The corporate powers of this corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors, all of whom shall be full members of this Association in good standing. + +## ARTICLE III. BOARD OF DIRECTORS +**A**. The Board of Directors shall consist of four Officers, namely the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, plus four Directors. During the first year that a newly elected President serves, the immediate past President shall be invited to serve on the Board for one additional year, as a fifth Director, to assist the Board with his/her expertise and to help smooth the transition from one administration to the next. + +**B**. Five members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business requiring a vote. All Officers and Directors shall have an equal vote on all such matters, with decisions made by a majority of those present. + +**C**. All Officers and Directors serve without compensation, are expected to attend all Board meetings, and to assist with the club activities all year. + +**D**. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the call of the President or, in his/her absence, the Vice-President, on such notice as is determined by the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or Vice-President on at least twentyfour hours' notice to each member of the Board, by at least two of the following means: in person, by amateur radio, by postal mail, by E-mail, or by telephone. + +## ARTICLE IV. POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS + +The Board of Directors shall: + +`(a) set the dues rate;` + +`(b) consider all proposals for plans or actions to accomplish the purposes of the Association;` + +`(c) adopt ways and means for the advancement of the Association and designate work to be done between meetings of the Board;` + +`(d) have general charge of all interests of the Association;` + +`(e) create and dissolve committees and other non-Board positions. The Board shall charge them with appropriate purposes and authorities, as needed for conducting Association activities and accomplishing the Association purposes;` + +`(f) ratify, by majority vote, the members that the President is privileged to appoint to the committees and other non-Board positions that the Board has established;` + +`(g) monitor all financial accounts, direct the expenditure of funds of the Association, but not in excess of the amount held by the Treasurer, and ensure the financial viability of the club.` + +## ARTICLE V. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTORS +It shall be the duty of the Directors: + +`(a) to provide leadership and direction to the Board and the club;` + +`(b) to act according to the best interests of the Association and its purposes.` + +## ARTICLE VI. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT +It shall be the duty of the President: + +`(a) to preside at all regular meetings of the Association and to preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors;` + +`(b) to appoint replacements for Officers and Directors not able to serve their complete term, as well as to fill otherwise vacant positions on the Board. These appointments do not require the ratification of the Board, but such appointees shall only serve until the next regularly scheduled election;` + +`(c) to appoint members to committees and other non-Board positions established by the Board, subject to the ratification by the Board.` + +## ARTICLE VII. DUTIES OF VICE-PRESIDENT +It shall be the duty of the Vice-President: + +`(a) to assist the President;` + +`(b) to perform all the duties of the President during his/her absence.` + +## ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OF SECRETARY +It shall be the duty of the Secretary: + +`(a) to receive all communications that may be addressed to the club or that may be submitted by the other members of the club and to keep a full record of the proceedings of each meeting. The Secretary shall read all communications upon request of the President;` + +`(b) to make reports of the Board meetings to the general membership;` + +`(c) to keep the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association and have the same with him/her at every meeting. He/she shall note all amendments, changes and additions to these documents and shall permit them to be consulted by members upon request;` + +`(d) to take charge of the annual election process, including ensuring that the pre-election deadlines are met, that only members vote, that all votes are properly tabulated and results properly announced to the membership. The Secretary shall also keep track of all committee and special position appointments and ensure that they are accurately reported in the Association newsletter;` + +`(e) to ensure that the membership roster is well-maintained at all times, and notify the Board whenever there is a possibility the Association will be disqualified from ARRL affiliation, or any other affiliations currently held;` + +`(f) to promptly deliver up all books, papers, or other property of the Association to his/her successor in office.` + +## ARTICLE IX. DUTIES OF TREASURER +It shall be the duty of the Treasurer: + +`(a) to receive and bank all monies paid to the club including the responsibility for oversight of the collection of membership dues;` + +`(b) to keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended;` + +`(c) to pay all Association bills, but only with proper authorization, according to the procedures adopted by the Board of Directors;` + +`(d) to submit financial statements to the Board of Directors, at its regular meeting after the end of each quarter, that accurately reflect the income and expenditures of the Association;` + +`(e) to promptly deliver everything in his/her possession belonging to the Association to his/her successor in office.` + +## ARTICLE X. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE + +**A**. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected for a period of one year, to serve the next calendar year. In addition, two Directors shall be elected for two-year terms and two more Directors shall be elected for one-year terms. The Directors' terms shall be staggered, so that at each election one of the two-year terms will be expiring and one of the two-year terms will have one more year remaining. This staggering of terms means that at every election there will be three Director positions open for election: one for a two-year term and two for one-year terms. + +**B**. In the event that a two-year term Director is unable to complete the first year of his/her term, that first year will be completed by an appointee, as specified in Article 6, and the next election shall choose a Director to serve the second year of that two-year term. This will ensure that the proper staggering of Director positions is maintained, as specified above. + +**C**. During the one year that an immediate past President serves as the fifth Director, this position is held at the pleasure of the immediate past President, and is not part of the election process. + +**D**. In September of each year the President shall appoint three members to serve as a nominating committee. The committee shall interview and select a slate of nominees for Officer and vacating Director positions. + +**E**. The slate of nominees shall be introduced at the October general meeting. Additional nominations shall be accepted from the floor at the October and November general meetings. No person may be nominated without the nominee's willing acceptance. At both of these meetings, any nominee that wishes shall be given an opportunity to solicit votes by communicating their qualifications and reasons for their running. Nominations shall be closed at the end of the November meeting. + +**F**. The final slate of nominees shall be published in the December newsletter and the election shall be held at the December regular meeting by secret ballot. No quorum is defined or required for this election. Members must be present at the meeting to vote. Voting by proxy is not permitted. Each position on the ballot is filled by the nominee receiving the greatest number of votes for that position. Ties are resolved by a flip of the coin witnessed by the tied candidates, immediately after the ballots have been counted. The Secretary shall report the election results as the last order of business at the December meeting. The election process is then complete and the nominating committee is disbanded. + +**G**. Any elected Officer or Director may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the general membership, said vote to be initiated by a majority vote of the Board. + +## ARTICLE XI. OFFICIAL STATION TRUSTEES +The Trustees of the club station licenses shall be full members in good standing. The Trustees shall be selected by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. The Trustees shall have valid Extra Class licenses and shall be responsible for the timely renewal and maintenance of the station licenses, as well as the lawful operation of the stations. + +## ARTICLE XII. BYLAW AMENDMENT +The Bylaws of the corporation may be amended by the following sequential process: + +`(a) the amendment must be proposed at a Board meeting and endorsed by a majority vote of the Board;` + +`(b) the Board-approved amendment shall be submitted in writing at a general meeting of the Association and published in the next monthly newsletter or otherwise mailed to each member at least fifteen days prior to the next general meeting;` + +`(c) at the next general meeting a vote shall be taken by secret ballot. Members must be present to vote. Voting by proxy is not permitted. A three-fourths vote of the members in attendance is required for passage.` + +## ARTICLE XIII. NON-LIABILITY +The members, Officers, and Directors of the Association shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the Association or its corporation. + +## ARTICLE XIV. ORDER +In any question coming before a meeting for which no provision has been made in the Article. In any question coming before a meeting for which no provision has been made in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the meeting shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of Order." diff --git a/bylaws/1947.md b/bylaws/1947.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..073f5f59d --- /dev/null +++ b/bylaws/1947.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Original PAARA Bylaws + +Adopted November 17, 1947 at Palo Alto and Amended May 2, 1952 at Palo Alto. + +Amended Again [January 8, 1999](/bylaws/1999.html) and [May 4th, 2007](/bylaws.html) + +## Article I +Section NR. 1. + +`Initiation fee shall be $ 1.00. Dues shall be $ 1.00 per quarter to be paid in advance at the beginning of each quarter, i.e. January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, October 1st.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`A member who fails to pay his dues for a period of three months shall, at the discretion of the Executive Committee be dropped from the rolls of the club.` + +## Article Ⅱ +Section NR. 1. + +`In any question coming before the meeting for which no provision has been made in the constitution and by-laws, the officer presiding over the meeting shall be governed by “Roberts Rules of Order.”` + +## Article Ⅲ +Section NR. 1. + +`It shall be one of the major objectives of this organization to establish and maintain an emergency net on 144 to 148 MC. A committee shall be appointed and the Chairman of said committee shall be the N.C.S.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`It shall be one of the objectives of this orginization to establish an Interference Committee to assist any member in case of interference problems, and work in close cooperation with the F.C.C.` diff --git a/bylaws/1999.md b/bylaws/1999.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f83f658e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/bylaws/1999.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +# PAARA Bylaws (superseded) + +As Amended January 8, 1999. + +* Original Bylaws Can Be Found [here](/bylaws/1947.html) +* Latest Bylaws Can Be Found [here](/bylaws.html) + +By-Laws for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its articles of incorporation of Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc. + +## Article I: Members +`a. The members of this corporation shall be divided into two classifications, namely active members and associate members. An active member shall be any person holding a valid amateur radio operator’s license. All other members shall be associate members. All members shall have full voting privileges, but only active members may hold office.` + +`b. Any prospective member may apply for membership at his/her first attended meeting. Applications for membership may be voted upon at their second attended meeting. A three fourth’s majority of the members present shall be required to elect an applicant to membership.` + +`c. Upon being elected to membership, the applicant shall pay dues at a rate set by the Board of Directors.` + +`d. Upon election and payment of dues, the applicants name shall be inscribed in the membership book. All dues shall become payable on January 1 for the ensuing year, and members elected to membership during the course of a year shall make a pro rata payment for the balance of the year.` + +`e. Any member who fails to pay dues for a period of three months shall, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, be dropped from the membership book of the corporation.` + +## Article II: Corporate Powers +The corporate powers of this corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors, all of whom shall be members of this corporation in good standing. Five members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. + +## Article III: Board of Directors +The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers, four directors and the immediate past president. + + +## Article IV: Powers of Directors +Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the call of the President or, in his/her absence, the Vice-President, on such notice as is determined by the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or Vice-President on twenty-four hours’ notice to each director, either personally, by mail or by telephone. The Directors shall have the power: + +`a. to set the dues rate;` + +`b. the Directors shall consider and report at each meeting all proposals for the benefit of the individual members or the general welfare of the corporation;` + +`c. the Board of Directors shall adopt ways and means for the advancement of the corporation, designate work to be done between meetings of the corporation, audit all accounts for expenses, and direct the expenditure of funds of the corporation but not in excess of the amount held by the Treasurer.` + +`d. to have general charge of all interests of the organization.` + +## Article V: Duties of the Directors +It shall be the duty of the Directors to keep complete records of all their meetings and acts, and make reports to the general membership. + +## Article VI: Duties of the President +It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the corporation and to preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. The President shall prepare a budget at the beginning of his/her term and a financial report at the end of the term. + +The President shall request, on a regular basis, from the Treasurer, a list of income and expenses. It shall be the further duty of the President to appoint replacements of officers and directors not able to serve their term. Appointees shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election. Make all committee appointments. + +## Article VI: Duties of the Vice-President +It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to assist the President and to perform all the duties of the President during his/her absence. + +## Article VIII: Duties of Secretary +It shall be the duty of the Secretary to receive all communications that may be addressed to the club or that may be submitted by the other officers of the club and to keep a full report of the proceedings of each meeting. The Secretary shall read all communications upon request of the President. + +The Secretary shall maintain a book listing all members of the organization and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the club. + +The Secretary shall also promptly deliver up all books, paper, or other property of the corporation to his/her successor in office, or whomsoever the club may appoint. + +## Article IX: Duties of Treasurer +It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all dues and moneys belonging to the club and pay all orders drawn by the Board of Directors and approved by the President. + +## Article X: Election of Officers and Term of Office +The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected for a period of one year and two directors shall be elected for a period of two years at the annual meeting in November and to serve the next calendar year. + +In September of each year the president shall appoint three persons to serve as a nominating committee. The committee will select and interview a slate of nominees for officers and directors seats. + +The slate of nominees will be introduced at the October general meeting. Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor at this time, after which nominations will be closed. No person may be nominated without the nominees willing acceptance. The election will be held at the December regular meeting. The Secretary will report the election results as the last order of business. The nominating committee is disbanded at this time. + +## Article XI: Official Station Trustee +The Trustee of the club station license, call sign W6OTX, shall be a member in good standing. The Trustee shall be selected by the Board of Directors and serve an indefinite term. The Trustee shall have a valid operators license either Extra or Advanced Class and be responsible for the timely renewal and maintenance of the station license. + +## Article XII: Bylaw Amendment +The Bylaws of the corporation may be amended by a three-fourths vote of the membership in attendance after due notice as provided herein. Proposals for amendment shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting of the corporation. Motion to amend the Bylaws of the corporation made at any regular meeting shall be mailed to each member at least fifteen days prior to the next regular meeting, at which time a vote will be taken. Votes of absentee members may be exercised by written proxy. + +## Article XIII: Order +In any question coming before a meeting for which no provision has been made in the articles of incorporation and by-laws, the officer presiding over the meeting shall be governed by “Robert’s Rules of Order”. + diff --git a/calendar.md b/calendar.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9ce31a601 --- /dev/null +++ b/calendar.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# Calendar + +Join us every Monday night from 8:30PM on the [N6NFI Repeater (145.230)](https://www.fars.k6ya.org/repeaters/n6nfi_r){:target="_blank"} for our [Weekly Net](/nets.html)! + +You can also join the [Sbara Youth Net](https://sbara.org/nets.php){:target="_blank"} at 7:00PM every Tuesday on the same N6NFI repeater. + + + +* [ARRL Contest Calendar](http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar){:target="_blank"} +* [NG3K Contesting Calendar](http://www.ng3k.com/Contest/){:target="_blank"} +* [SM3CER Contest Service](http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/){:target="_blank"} +* [WA7BNM Perpetual Calendar](https://www.contestcalendar.com/perpetualcal.php){:target="_blank"} +* [WA7BNM State QSO Parties](https://www.contestcalendar.com/stateparties.html){:target="_blank"} +* [WA7BNM This Week's Contests](https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php){:target="_blank"} diff --git a/constitution.md b/constitution.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9050d3a81 --- /dev/null +++ b/constitution.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +# PAARA Constitution + +Adopted November 17, 1947 at Palo Alto and Ammended May 2, 1952 at Palo Alto. + +## Article I: Name and Purpose + +Section NR. 1 + +`This organization shall be known as the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`The purpose for which this club is organized is to bring together in better friendship amateur radio operators living in the vicinity of Palo Alto to secure closer cooperation and co--ordination of effort; to elevate the standards of equipment and cooperation; to secure the benefits of social and educational contacts with members to abide by all rules, regulations, and laws now in effect or as my herinafter be in effect, governing the licensing and operation of amateur stations and operators.` + +## Article Ⅱ: Officers + +Section NR. 1. + +`The officers of this society shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, all of whom shall hold office for a term of one year, and all of whom shall be holders of a valid permanent class of FCC amateur radio license.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the President and SIX members of the club.` + +`Members of the Executive Committee shall hold office for two years, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee shall be the President of the Club. At the election of officers for the year 1953, the three members receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected for a TWO year term, and the three receiving the next largest number of votes shall be elected for a one year term. Thereafter, all members of the Executive Committee shall be elected for a TWO year term, three members being elected each year.` + +`The Executive Committee shall have general charge of all interests of the organization, and the members shall be elected by a majority vote in the same manner as other officers of the orginization.` + +`The Executive Committee shall adopt ways and means for the purpose of advancement of the club, designate work to be done between meetings of the club; convene at any place that may be determined upon at any time upon call of the President or two thirds of the members thereof, five days notice to be given by the Secretary; audit all accounts for expenses; direct the expenditure of funds of the club, but not in excess of the amount held by the Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall meet at such place as the majority may determine. A majority of its members shall constitute a qorum for the transaction of business.` + +Section NR. 3. + +`Officers may be removed on motion by three-fourths vote of a quorum.` + +## Article Ⅲ + +Section NR. 1. + +`It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the club, and to make all committee appointments.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to perform all the duties of the President during his absence.` + +Section NR. 3. + +`It shall be the duty of the Secretary to receive all communications that may be addressed to the cluby or that may be submitted to him by the other officers of the club, and to make and keep a full report of the proceedings of each meeting. He shall read the communications upon request of the President.` + +`He shall promptly deliver up all books, papers or other property of the club to his successor in office or whomever the club may appoint.` + +`He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the club or his office.` + +Section NR. 4. + +`It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all dues and moneys belonging to the club and pay all orders drawn on him by a majority vote of the members of the club present at a regular meeting or during the time invervening between meetings when ordered by the Executive Committee and signed by the President.` + +`He shall make a complete report on all moneys received and disbursed at the meeting immediately following the termination of the quarter, i.e. 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December.` + +`He shall promptly deliver up all moneys, books, papers or other property of the club to his successor in office or whomever the club may appoint.` + +`He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the club or his office.` + +## Article Ⅳ: Membership + +Section NR. 1. + +`The club shall be divided into two classifications, active and associate members.` + +`An active member shall be any person holding a valid amateur radio operator’s license. Active members shall have full voting privileges. An associate member shall not hold office.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`Any prospective member recommended by an active member, after having attended two regular meetings as a visitor, may apply for membership. Applications for membership may be voted upon at the next regular meeting. A three-fourths majority of the members present shall be required to elect applicant to membership.` + +## Article Ⅴ: Amendments + +Section NR. 1. + +`This constitution or by-laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of a quorum. Proposals for amentments shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and may not be voted on until the next regular meeting.` + +Section NR. 2. + +`Motion to amend made at any regular meeting shall be mailed to each active member at least fifteen days prior to the next regular meeting at which time a vote will be taken. Votes of absentee members may be exercised by a written proxy.` diff --git a/donate.md b/donate.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b3884e798 --- /dev/null +++ b/donate.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Donate To PAARA + +Your generous donation will help PAARA offset expenses for Field Day, Days in the Park, Field Trips, the Annual Electronics Flea Market, the Holiday Dream To Reality Raffle, and other activities. + +Please use the form below. You will be able to donate via a credit card or directly from your PayPal account. We also welcome equipment donations. Please contact the club president for more information. + + + +
+ + +**NOTE**: PAARA is a `501(c)(7)` non-profit corporation. + diff --git a/events.md b/events.md new file mode 120000 index 000000000..6227a1856 --- /dev/null +++ b/events.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +events/no-upcoming-events.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/events/20240824.md b/events/20240824.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..721f10ca1 --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20240824.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# 2024/08/24 Computer History Museum + +![Flyer](/events/images/240824-CHM_flyer.jpg) + +{% include events-footer.md %} + diff --git a/events/20240928.md b/events/20240928.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2bacdb8e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20240928.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# 2024/09/28 PAARA In The Park + +![Flyer](images/240928-PITP_flyer_rev_3.jpg) + +{% include events-footer.md %} + diff --git a/events/20250503.md b/events/20250503.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ce09fd8ce --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20250503.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# 2025/05/03 PAARA In The Park + +![Flyer](/events/images/20250503-PAARA-in-the-park.jpg) + +## Pictures + +Check some of the photographs taken during the event [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZF-T91YtrTV37B_fNQRced4kS8BL3bDY?usp=sharing) + +![image](/events/images/2025/20250503/IMG_9603.jpeg) + +{% include events-footer.md %} + diff --git a/events/20250823.md b/events/20250823.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..69d1dda8f --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20250823.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Events + +## Next event: Trip to USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum + +* **When**: Saturday, August 23rd 2025 +* **Time**: 10AM +* **Where**: USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum (Alameda, California) + +![USS_Hornet_Alameda_CA.jpg](/events/images/USS_Hornet_Alameda_CA.jpg) + +## Pictures + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kbdJdBriD9NU6NDemypaSKbKBFIqGC5C?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2025/uss-hornet-radio-club.jpg) + + +### Getting tickets + +For this event you will pay online at , or when you arrive at the Hornet, however if you plan to add one, or more, of the 4 additional offered tours you may consider making the reservation online as there are only 10 spots available for each tour. More on that later. + +The USS Hornet is located at `707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda`. Specifically, it is berthed at Pier 3 on the former Naval Air Station Alameda. For directions click the **Plan Your Visit** tab on the USS Hornet website and then click **Getting to the Museum**. + +To pay for your General Admission go to the [USS Hornet’s website](https://uss-hornet.org/){:target="_blank"} and click on the `Plan Your Trip` tab and then click on `Ticket Information`. Here you will see a list of all the different price options. Click on `Purchase your ticket here`. You will be presented with a calendar. Click on August 23rd. The word **RESERVE** will appear in red. Click on that and then follow the prompts to complete the admission process. Your admission is now placed in your cart. If you will not be purchasing any of the additional tour options you can simply go to your cart and complete your purchase. + +### Tours + +With a general admission, visitors can self-tour about 75% of the museum. However, you have the option to purchase a 1 hour guided tour for $12. There are 4 tours: + +* Engineering Tour +* Island Tour +* Sailors Life Tour +* and the Special Weapons Tour + +Each tour is offered at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. + +To add a tour to your cart, navigate back to the Ticket Information page and this time click on Purchase your tour tickets here tab. Once again, choose August 23rd, make your choices. Once you are done click on the cart and complete your purchase. + +### Radio Room + +USS Hornet Amateur Radio Club-NB6GC {:target="_blank"} radio room tour will take place at 11:00 AM. They normally have 4 radios up and running, however due to current renovations there is only one in operation at this time. Anyone wanting to operate the radio will be placed on a list and will have 30 minutes of operating time. + +### Will you join us? + +So that we can obtain a head count of how many people will be attending, please [complete the attendance form](https://forms.gle/Ju1QyAf3w6MSEzYe9){:target="_blank"}. For those of you who would be willing to carpool others, check the appropriate box on the form. + +**See you at the Hornet!** + +{% include events-footer.md %} + diff --git a/events/20250913-payment.md b/events/20250913-payment.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e23409d9c --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20250913-payment.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ + + +# 2025/09/13 PAARA In The Park - Pay for the optional activity + +**NOTE**: Please pay only after you've filled in the registration [form](https://forms.gle/yLQAzamgPwas76UYA){:target="_blank"} for the exact number or participants. + +**IMPORTANT**: We'll do out best to disable the form once the spots are taken. In the unlikely event that you were allowed to register, but no spots are available, we will get in touch with you at once and issue a refund via PayPal. + +
+ + +See you in the park! diff --git a/events/20250913.md b/events/20250913.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f59678f1e --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20250913.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +# 2025/09/13 PAARA In The Park + +* **When**: September 13th 2025 +* **Where**: Rengstorff Park, Mountain View (Group Picnic Area, White) +* **Time**: 10:00am - 5:00pm + +## Pictures + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SDa_vbEOPX8oIGkRVRJhPsx5xoj0jy-n?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2025/20250913-PITA-soldering.jpg) + +## Everyone's invited +Please join us for a new PAARA In The Park event, this time in Rengstorff Park, Mountain View. + +Loads of fun, people of all ages to socialize with, lots of hams there to answer questions, etc. Come sit and schmooze, try getting on the air, find the hidden transmitters, or try morse code. __And don't forget to bring your HT for some fun activities!__ + +Free lunch and drinks provided by the club! + +Optionally, you can sign up for the soldering activity (details below, registration and payment mandatory). + +**Big thanks to Nick ([N6VOA](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6VOA)) and Countycomm for the donation of supplies for this event!** + +![social](/events/images/20250913-PaaraInThePark-social.jpg) + +Details of our previous "in the park" events from [20250503](/events/20250503.html){:target="_blank"} and [20240928](/events/20240928.html){:target="_blank"} + +## How do I get there? + +We're in the Group Picnic Area, the White section. + +* [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wg5M4pEWNpvsFmik6){:target="_blank"} +* [Rengstorff Park Map](https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4324/637977249159030000){:target="_blank"} + +![images/2025/Rengstorff_Park_annotated_map.png](/events/images/2025/Rengstorff_Park_annotated_map.png) + +![images/2025/Rengstorff_Park_map.png](/events/images/2025/Rengstorff_Park_map.png) + + +## Volunteering +If you'd like to coach the participants in the soldering activity, please reach out to [Connie (W6EFI)](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6EFI){:target="_blank"}. + +If you'd like to help with setting up, tear down, or any other activities, please reach out to [Darryl (KI6LDM)](https://www.qrz.com/db/KI6LDM){:target="_blank"}. + +## Soldering skill builder +**Ages 9 and up.** + +* **Time**: 10:00am sharp +* **Cost**: $15/participant +* **Available spots**: + * 20 for the soldering project + * 10 for the breadboard one + +Soldering is an essential skill in amateur radio for anyone who wants to repair, modify, or build equipment. PAARA club members will guide you through your first soldering project. Cost of participation includes the kit, which when finished is a small circuit board with several parts and LEDs that blink. You will learn basic safety and soldering technique. You will also learn some concepts about how the circuit works. For adults and young people 9 years old and up. + +![blinkie](/events/images/20250913-PaaraInThePark-Blinkie.png) + +## No-solder "breadboard" project for younger folks +**Ages 5 and up.** + +There will also be a no-solder version of the same project for those who aren't eligible for the solder version. but components will be inserted into a solderless "breadboard". + +![breadboard](/events/images/20250913-PaaraInThePark-BlinkieBreadboard.png) + +## Ages and adult supervision +**IMPORTANT:** People under 14 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. + +**WARNINGS:** small parts, sharp cutters, high heat, handling lead solder + +## Registration +We can only accept 20 registrations for the soldering project and 10 for the breadboard, and will close the form when the limit is reached. + +Please fill in the following [form](https://forms.gle/yLQAzamgPwas76UYA){:target="_blank"} with the required information and only afterwards pay via the PayPal link below. + +## Payment +Once you've registered in the above step, you can now continue to the [payment page](/events/20250913-payment.html). + +## Questions +For any other questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at . + +{% include events-footer.md %} diff --git a/events/20260418.md b/events/20260418.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5b5037581 --- /dev/null +++ b/events/20260418.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# 2026/04/18 PAARA In The Park + +* **When**: April 18th 2026 +* **Where**: Memorial Park, Cupertino. Parking off of Alves Dr -- lot, street, or community ctr +* **Time**: 10:00am - 5:00pm + +![Flyer](/events/images/20260418-PAARA-in-the-park.jpg) + +## Pictures + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bq0-yMjyYLnO6Np19YOa-sttGJMlITE0?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2026/20260418-PITA-group-photo.jpg) + +## Everyone's invited + +Please join us for yet another PAARA In The Park event, back in the Cupertino Memorial Park. Loads of fun, people of all ages to socialize with, lots of hams there to answer questions, etc. Come and just sit and chat, operate our HF, or participate in the featured activity. + +**The featured activity will be a walking Fox Hunt**. Participants will search for hidden transmitters (“Foxes”) around the park, and fill in spaces in a fox hunt passport as you find each hidden transmitter. [AI6YM](https://ai6ym.radio/){:target="_blank"} will provide his PicoFox units. + +No equipment is necessary. However optional equipment to bring if you have it: a handheld radio capable of receiving the 2m band FM -- an HT or a scanner -- preferably with a visible signal strength meter. Directional antenna if you have one (eg a tape-measure yagi-uda). Any other RDF (radio direction finding) equipment you wish to try. **We will have loaners**. + +We’re planning to take a big club picture to submit to [QST Magazine](https://www.arrl.org/qst){:target="_blank"} as part of the [ARRL Year of the Club activities](https://www.arrl.org/year-of-the-club){:target="_blank"} this year, so we’d love to have you join us and be part of the fun and the photo. The event starts and 10am, and lunch will be served around noon. We’ll plan to take photos around 12-1pm when we expect most people will be present. + +Free lunch and drinks provided by the club! + +Details of our previous "in the park" events from [20250913](/events/20250913.html){:target="_blank"}, [20250503](/events/20250503.html){:target="_blank"} and [20240928](/events/20240928.html){:target="_blank"} + +## How do I get there? + +We'll be in the Group Picnic Area ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XSFCQeAYGcV9ynZSA){:target="_blank"}) of [Cupertino Memorial Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LaJSeRZNvjQJM8Ft6). + +## Parking + +Several parking options for Memorial Park are located along **Alves Dr.** (off of Stelling): + +* Smallish lot for the park -- may be full, and is partially occupied by a construction area +* Street parking along Alves +* In the Community Center lot (Quinlan Community Center, which is closed on weekends). + +(Navigation apps may take you to Stevens Creek Blvd for the park but that is not where the parking is. Do not park in the the Sports Center lot. 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every year: +* Spring PAARA In The Park +* Field Day +* Field Trip +* Electronics Flea Market +* Autumn PAARA In The Park +* Pacificon Special Event Station + +Please check some of our past events below, or visit our [photos](/photos.html) page instead. + +{% include events-footer.md %} diff --git a/events/pacificon-2025.md b/events/pacificon-2025.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4238d5252 --- /dev/null +++ b/events/pacificon-2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +# Pacificon 2025 + + +[Pacificon](https://www.pacificon.org){:target="_blank"} is taking place in San Ramon betwen **Friday, October 10** and **Sunday, October 12**. Please check their website for more information about the venue, hotels, and the talk schedule. + +## Pictures + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QrhiD8gq-I1Z4-rLyvSBr-wXlQlsIG6P?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2025/pacificon.jpeg) + +## What is PAARA doing at Pacificon? + +PAARA is responsible for setting up and managing the [W1AW/6](https://www.qrz.com/db/W1AW/6){:target="_blank"} SES (Special Event Station) for Pacificon. If you would like to help with the setting up, being a station captain, or tearing down the SES, please continue reading this page. + +**Scouts are welcome and have priority on 20m Saturday from morning till late afternoon!** + +Day | Time | What +-- | -- | -- +Thursday | Noon | Setting Up +Friday | 12:00 - 23:59 | Station is operating - need Station Captains! +Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 | Station is operating - need Station Captains! +Sunday | 00:00 - 11:59 | Station is operating - need Station Captains! + +
+ +If you think you can help us with the Special Event Station, please fill in this [form](https://forms.gle/to4V6YguzCcgZi9G8){:target="_blank"} **!** + +![pacificon2025-logo.jpg](/events/images/pacificon2025-logo.jpg) + +## What is W1AW/6 + +PAARA has for many years been responsible for setting up and managing the Special Event Station for Pacificon. +For the last six years, Mikko ([AB6RF](https://www.qrz.com/db/AB6RF){:target="_blank"}) has been the PAARA member managing this task. + +The Special Event Station (SES) is much like the PAARA setup for the ARRL Field Day: +* We setup typically around five HF stations, with each station being locked to one specific band. +* Each station has an HF rig, logging computer, headsets, CW paddle, etc., and of course an antenna for that band. +* For the 10m, 15m and 20m bands we use the PAARA tower trailer and the KT-34A 4-element tri-band beam. +* For the lower bands we use various wire antennas. +* Typically the CW/SSB stations also have a linear amplifier, that we usually run at around power level. + +### ARRL Station Manager + +The [W1AW/6](https://www.qrz.com/db/W1AW/6){:target="_blank"} call sign is made available to us by the ARRL Station Manager. +We apply for the call sign way in advance, and then get a written authorization to use it during those specific days. +The ARRL Station Manager also takes care of all QSL cards and LOTW conformations after we provide him a composite log file of all the contacts that were made during the event. + +## Running the station + +During the weekend, from Friday noon to Sunday noon, the SES is open for Pacificon visitors to make HF contacts under our supervision, using the [W1AW/6](https://www.qrz.com/db/W1AW/6){:target="_blank"} callsign. + +A trusted PAARA member has to be present at the station at all time during the weekend to: +* Act as the official control operator +* Help and guide the visiting operators +* And to of course keep an eye on all that equipment we have out there + +While PAARA has a couple HF rigs and the logging computers, the vast majority of the station equipment is loaned by PAARA members for the event. + +## Volunteers needed + +Here's where we need your help (as PAARA members): +1. Setting up the antennas and the tents on Thursday. We usually start around noon. +2. Setting up tents, tables, and stations Friday at 9am. This is on a shorter schedule than we usually have, so extra hands are needed. +3. Station Captain duty during the weekend. We need some there at all time during the 48 hour event. Volunteering for some of those over-night hours is VERY critical. +4. And lastly, we need help tearing it all down and packing it away starting noon on Sunday. + +If you think you can help us, please fill in this [form](https://forms.gle/to4V6YguzCcgZi9G8){:target="_blank"}. + +## Contact us + +If you want to get in touch with us, you can use one of the following methods: +1. Email Mikko, [AB6RF](https://www.qrz.com/db/AB6RF){:target="_blank"} (email address at QRZ) +2. Email Christopher, [AI6KG](https://www.qrz.com/db/AI6KG){:target="_blank"} (email address at QRZ) +3. Contact us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/E2s4rez64d){:target="_blank"} in the `#pacificon` channel. + +{% include events-footer.md %} + diff --git a/favicon.ico b/favicon.ico new file mode 100644 index 000000000..691cb0aa5 Binary files /dev/null and b/favicon.ico differ diff --git a/fieldday.md b/fieldday.md new file mode 120000 index 000000000..1ddd953f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +fieldday/2026.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fieldday/2019.md b/fieldday/2019.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..797c311ca --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/2019.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# Field Day + +[Go back to the last Field Day](/fieldday.html) + +## 29, 30 June 2019 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X7B8sa8REHGBw8mC9BH9r5ne6pVJisfG/view?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} to view the time-lapse for the 40m beam and tower installation. + +![2019-field-day-40m-beam-and-tower-timelapse.png](/fieldday/images/2019-field-day-40m-beam-and-tower-timelapse.png) diff --git a/fieldday/2024.md b/fieldday/2024.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c979dd443 --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/2024.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +# Field Day + +[Go back to the last Field Day](/fieldday.html) + +## Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park 22, 23 June 2024 + +Building on last years successful return to Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park, PAARA will be once again holding its annual Field Day exercise at the park. This year, Field Day is on June 22nd and 23rd. + +We will be entering in Class 2A again this year. That means 2 HF transmitters, hopefully running 500 watts each, under new rules established last year. Like last year, neither station will be dedicated to a particular operating mode, but its very likely that one will operate primarily CW and the other phone. + +We have always had a BIG signal, thanks to our excellent operating location on Radio Ridge with sloping terrain leading down to the western edge of the bay, giving us the additional boost of the Salt Water Amp effect. The 500 watt power limit proved interesting, but had to be dialed back to prevent inter-station interferrence. The amps we borrowed last year are not certain to be available, so how much power well be cranking out remains to be seen. + +Well also have our usual excellent GOTA station where we can get folks on the air who may not have any HF experience or even a license. Our terrific GOTA Captain, Christopher, AI6KG is planning to be there to coach operators without HF experience. If you or anyone you know might be interested in helping out at GOTA by coaching our inexperienced operators, please let me know. + +Set up starts this year on Friday morning around 9:00 in the back corner of the park where we have traditionally established operations, with assembly of antennas, and getting them in the air. + +We will be erecting 2 full-sized beam antennas again this year, our 6-element KT-36XA tribander, which will be shared by both stations through Kristens Hi-power triplexer and filter setup. Thank you Kristen! + +The tribander goes up on one of our AB-621 military masts, and the BIG 40 meter mono-bander will be on the tower trailer as always. We'll have an 80 Meter Dipole up for nighttime operations. Getting those up safely requires many hands, so please come out to help. + +In addition to getting antennas up, we will need to run network cables, feed lines and power cables to the stations, both of which will be along the ridge where we have usually set up our two A stations in U-Haul box trucks. + +Well also set up the food and socializing area in the usual place at the fork of the road leading to the ridge. That entails setting up the big red canopy, anchoring it against the wind and dragging tables and chairs out of the box trailer and getting them set up. + +And of course, at the end of the event on Sunday morning, we have to take it all down, pack it up and take it all off the Park. Many hands make light work of all of this, so please bring yours out to join the effort. + +As we did last year, we will start on Friday morning at 9:00 AM and work until we run out of daylight or things to do. Saturday morning starts at 9:00 again, making sure we have all the details handled and stations set up and tested. Operations begin at 11:00 and run for the next 24 hours straight. + +We strive to keep both of our primary stations on the air for the entire 24 hours, so please pick a time slot and sign up to operate. Sign-up sheets for operating positions and times are again available on-line at . + +As I write, there are NO signups. Lets see if we cant fill all of our open slots well in advance of the event. This is an opportunity to work the biggest operating event of the year from superb stations in an excellent location. Dont miss your chance to participate. + +Following the basic PAARA rule, You work, we feed, food service will consist of the usual make-it-yourself sandwich lunch on Friday and Saturday, as well as hot soup and hot dogs for Saturday night dinner for the troops. Thank you Rob for feeding us so well. + +For questions, or to volunteer to help, please contact me, Doug, KG6LWE by e-mail at . + +Please join us at the park for another fabulous PAARA Field Day event. + +GO PAARA!! diff --git a/fieldday/2025.md b/fieldday/2025.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f2cae4c7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,126 @@ +# Field Day 2025 + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +Field Day was a success; see you all next year! + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-field-day.jpg) + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GC_4KvBGCKAhKpVJ7mvMoml3ELhVEzV2?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + + +## Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park 28, 29 June 2025 + +![Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association. Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, CA. June 28-29, 2025. W6AEA-3A-SCV. Station A: CW 40 meters at night. 40-meter, 4 element monoband. Tower trailer at ~25 feet. Other Bands via Station B's triplexer. Station B: 6 element triband. SB621 tower at ~55 feet. Station C: FT-8, 5 element 20-meter monoband. SB621 tower at ~55 feet. GOTA (Get on the air): Buddy Hex antenna at ~28 feet. Satellite: 2 circularly polarized Yagi-Udas. One for 2m and one for 70cm both sitting on a homebrew az/el rotator. Come and join us! All club members and visitors are welcome to participoate. Sign up to operate at a station by clicking the Field Day Schedule link in the Field Day tab at paara.org. New hams are encouraged to participate at the GOTA station. A very low-stress mentorred station that gets you on the air.](/fieldday/images/Field-Day-Flyer-2025.jpg) + +PAARA will again be holding its annual Field Day event at Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park on June 28 & 29 this year. + +### Stations +In an expansion from last year’s effort, we will be competing in Class 3A, with 3 primary HF stations, adding a dedicated digital mode station running FT4/8 on 20 Meters. **Marty** [W6NEV](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6NEV){:target="_blank"} will captain this station. + +In addition, we will have 2 other HF stations, running amplifiers to increase transmit power following last year’s rule change allowing up to 500 watts, captained by **Ric** [N6AJS](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6AJS){:target="_blank"} primarily our CW station and **Harry** [K4YR](https://www.qrz.com/db/K4YR){:target="_blank"}, running mostly phone. + +We have always had a BIG signal from our excellent location, featuring sloping terrain angled down to the saltwater marsh at the edge of the bay giving us the “saltwater amp” effect, increasing our signals even more. + +Our intention is to keep these stations staffed and operating for the entire 24 hours of the event. That means there will be ample opportunities to work the biggest operating event of the year, from excellent stations in an outstanding location. Please sign up for some seat time. Advance sign-ups can be made at [FieldDaySchedule](http://tinyurl.com/FieldDaySchedule){:target="_blank"}. + +As always, we will have our excellent GOTA station to give interested visitors who have never been on HF the opportunity to operate under the guidance of one of our coaches. + +Returning to the mix this year will be UHF/VHF/satellite operations, captained by **Justin** [AI6YM](https://www.qrz.com/db/AI6YM){:target="_blank"}, featuring his impressive home-brewed azimuth/elevation rotor system for the satellite antenna array he has designed and built. + +### Antenna Parties +Advance preparation for Field Day will include several (likely 3) antenna work parties at [KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"}’s San Martin QTH, and Network Day to connect all the radios and logging computers on a couple of tables in Marty’s garage to work out any connection or communication issues before getting to the park. + +We have always enjoyed these “work parties” and have found them to be good team-building opportunities, as well as good practice in assembling the antennas and getting them up in the air. If you’re interested in coming out for a couple of fun days in the sun with the team, please let **Doug** [KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"} know. Planning for these is already under way. + +#### Antenna Party #1 + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-1.jpg) + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12moAUAgE0SXoR_hgiooxX_FOZuLcKyn6){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +#### Antenna Party #2 + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-2.jpg) + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12rLN7qmxPZGCq2kmcqKQoBy_97bzRaLI?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +#### Antenna party #3 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0kaDwHEMC0d55ncbOw3IjxD36TcRZH_?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-3.jpg) + +### Installation +We will be returning to our previous practice of beginning setup at the park on Thursday afternoon, with the erection of one of our AB-621 military mast systems with our big triband KT-34XA beam antenna on top. Work will continue Friday morning with the erection of another AB621, with another beam, the 20 Meter monobander for Marty’s digital station, followed by the assembly and erection of the monster 4 element 40 Meter beam on the tower trailer. An 80 Meter dipole will also be strung up for nighttime operations. GOTA’s Buddihex antenna will likely go up Saturday morning. + +We will again set up the food and socializing area at the usual spot at the fork of the road leading up to the ridge. This entails setting up the big red canopy, anchoring it against the wind and dragging tables and chairs out of the box trailer and setting them up + +With the step up to 3A, there will be even more to do at the park, so we’re looking for volunteers to help with setup and teardown too. Many hands make light work of all of this, so please bring yours out to the park to join the big team effort. + +### You work, we feed +As always, the `You work, we feed` rule will be observed, staring with burgers, hot off the grill at the San Martin work parties, with make-it-yourself sandwiches for lunch at the park on Friday and Saturday, and hot soup and hot dogs for dinner Saturday night. Thanks to [Rob](https://www.qrz.com/db/KC6TYD){:target="_blank"}) for feeding us so well. + +### Questions +For questions about Field Day or to volunteer to help, you can contact Doug, KG6LWE PAARA’s Field Day Coordinator at his new PAARA e-mail address, (Thanks [Sorin](https://www.qrz.com/db/KN6YUH){:target="_blank"}). + +## Safety Guidelines + +You can read the Field Day Safety Guidelines by [clicking here](/fieldday/fieldday-safety-guidelines.html). For a printable version of the Safety Guidelines, [open in Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J4zDdLOIcLpmyfRRWEDBjy1PZdddvFCUoqU4WL1VSAg/preview){:target="_blank"}. + +Please familiarize yourself with the following rules and regulations of our Field Day site. + +### Bedwell Bayfront Park Rules and Regulations (Abbreviated) + +To protect our long lasting relationship with the City of Menlo Park and the park staff, we need to be conscientious and respectful of the privileges we have been granted for the entire duration of Field Day. This abbreviated list of rules and regulations must be followed by all volunteers and participants: + +* Pets are to remain on leash and under control at all times +* Bikes are restricted to paved trails and roads +* Plants and wildlife are to be left undisturbed +* Litter and trash are to be disposed of properly +* Fire, smoking, alcohol, or weapons of any kind are prohibited +* Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems are not allowed +* Tents or other enclosed structures are not allowed + +#### Exemptions for Field Day + +* You’re allowed to park your vehicle at the designated Field Day site +* You’re allowed to remain on site past the posted park closure times + + +## Past Field Days + +* [2024](/fieldday/2024.html) +* [2019](/fieldday/2019.html) + +## Field Day By Jack Daane, KR6CD + +Field day is an emergency communication exercise. Each year, during the last full weekend in June, amateur radio operators presume there has been a major disruption to electric power and commercial communication systems. The power is off, there is no local phone service, no long distance, no cell phone, no internet service, even some of the government radio systems have been knocked out. In response, amateurs assemble two-way radio stations operating on emergency power to transmit messages over the amateur bands. + +In a real emergency, radio amateurs would send messages, telegram style, for public officials over these stations. For example, the mayor might write a message to send to the governor, hand it to the radio amateurs who would then relay the message, station by station, to the state capital and deliver it. Similarly, the reply from the governor would be relayed back to the mayor. + +That’s the idea behind field day, practice setting up a radio station on short notice and operate it on emergency power. Many amateur clubs such as PAARA take part. + +Interested in participating? Well, there are three major activities to work on: moving and setup of the equipment on Friday, operating Saturday and Sunday, and then disassembly on Sunday. Everybody is welcome to join in. + +First comes assembling the PAARA station on Friday. The electric generators, radios, towers, antennas, and shelters must be brought to the field day site and put together into working radio stations. This gives you a great hands-on opportunity to work with a variety of equipment. You’ll be piecing towers together, mounting antennas and rotators on them, threading transmission lines on them, and then hoisting them skyward. Down on the ground, there are power supplies and two-way radios to hook up. The generator has to be cabled to the radio equipment. You’ll see equipment you’ll never find in a radio store, and you actually get to use it, not just look at it. + +Next comes operating the stations, starting on Saturday. There probably won’t be an actual disruption to commercial communication systems during field day, so instead of relaying telegrams for public officials, amateurs cont act one another to determine the range of each station. + +Operators generally work in pairs at each radio. One person operates, the other logs contacts. The operator calls “CQ field day, CQ field day”, and gives the station’s call sign, W6OTX. When a distant operator responds to the call, the logger records the call sign and location of the far station. It is very similar to typical ham radio contesting, and clubs compete to see who gets the most points by contacting the most stations. This goes on for 24 hours straight, but obviously operators work in shifts of a few hours at a time. + +During field day there are stations in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries participating on most of the amateur bands, including HF, VHF, UHF, and satellite. Most of the operating modes are used as well, such as CW, voice, packet, FAX, and even TV. Field day is a great opportunity to try a mode that you might not have at your own station. + +PAARA typically has a CW and a SSB station on HF plus a station on VHF. Other bands and modes might also be used depending upon what the club members choose to do during field day. + +Since a logger can serve as the control operator, you can be the radio operator and use modes that your own license class does not permit. For example, during field day, Technician class licensees can use voice or CW on the HF bands. + +After the official field day operating period ends on Sunday, all that equipment has to come back down and go into storage for the next field day, or maybe a true communication emergency. + +There is still work to do after field day weekend has past. The contact lists must be submitted to the ARRL for compilation. In addition, the field day planners get together to analyze the contact data to see where each station could reach, where it didn’t reach, and to revise the plan for the next field day in order to maximize the radio coverage area. + +Field day is a lot of fun, a great way to work with a team of amateur radio operators, and try out the biggest variety of equipment you’ll probably ever see in one location. diff --git a/fieldday/2026-safety-guidelines.md b/fieldday/2026-safety-guidelines.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..301a8240b --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/2026-safety-guidelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +# 2026 Field Day Safety Guidelines + +PAARA's Field Day safety guidelines were written and updated for Field Day 2025 by [Rob Fenn KC6TYD](https://www.qrz.com/db/KC6TYD){:target="_blank"}, the club's Field Day safety officer. + +## Introduction + +To facilitate the ARRL’s Field Day Safety Officer requirements, PAARA has appointed safety officers to be on site for the duration of the event. In an effort to ensure everyone’s safety during Field Day, the following information will contain abbreviated site rules, general hazards, and setup and teardown guidelines. It is expected that all volunteers, regardless of involvement, follow these guidelines. + +## Radio Ranch Rules and Site Notes + +* No smoking. +* Dogs are welcome but must be on leash; the property is not fully fenced. +* Everyone is welcome to stay for the entire event. +* Trailers and RVs are fine, but hookups will not be available. +* Use the East gate, closest to Monterey Road. +* Park only in the field to the right of the house. Follow posted signs. +* Antennas and stations will be in the West field; the social area will be to the left of the garage. + +## Site Access + +Access is limited to the East gate, closest to Monterey Road. Follow posted signs and use the talk-in frequency listed below if you need help getting to the site. Keep gates, driveways, and access lanes clear. + +## Talk-In and Onsite Coordination Frequencies + +**Talk-In:** [N6NFI repeater](https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=06&ID=620){:target="_blank"}, 145.230 MHz, negative offset, 100 Hz PL. + +**On-site:** Simplex 147.450 MHz. **It is strongly recommended that all Field Day staff use and monitor this frequency for onsite coordination.** + +## Parking + +Parking is in the field to the right of the house only. Drivers must park in an orderly fashion and must not block gates, driveways, or access lanes. Only designated vehicles used for setup and teardown should drive into station areas. Watch for dry grass and other fire hazards around vehicles. + +## In the Event of an Emergency; First Aid Supplies + +In the event of an emergency, 911 should be called immediately. If EMS/Fire is needed, immediate coordination will need to take place to meet responders at the East gate and escort them to the Field Day site. The Safety Officer and lead coordinator shall be advised if 911 is activated. Unless otherwise stated, Safety Officer Rob Fenn, KC6TYD, will have first aid supplies available for minor emergencies. + +## Weather + +Ambient temperatures can be significantly high during the day. Winds can become severe in the afternoons. Individuals are encouraged to hydrate appropriately. Volunteers and participants are reminded to dress accordingly and using **layers** is recommended. Night time temperatures can be chilly. Short pants worn during the hot day may not provide the warmth you’ll need during the night. + +## General Hazards + +### Wildlife + +Radio Ranch is rural property and may have snakes, insects, and uneven ground. To avoid unintentional encounters with wildlife or hazards, always be aware of your surroundings. + +### Nighttime Activity + +There is limited artificial lighting at the site, and the moon will be waxing. After dusk, it will be very dark. If you are planning to be on site after dusk, you must bring a headlamp or flashlight and be extra cautious where you walk. + +### Trip Hazards + +The fields at Field Day are riddled with ruts and holes from burrowing wildlife. The Safety Officer will make every attempt to fill in those holes in heavy traffic areas. During and after setup, caution must be taken to avoid trip hazards that could include tower structures, stakes, guy wires, extension cords, and cabling. Identified trip hazards as well as structures that could be walked into, will be marked. High visibility paint, flagging tapes, and cones will be used where appropriate. + +## Generator Safety Guidelines and Fire Extinguishers + +Each station is powered by a gas generator. Each generator will be placed far enough away from the operating position to reduce noise. A minimum perimeter of 3 feet around the generator will be clear of any vegetation. Extra fuel will be stored separately from the generator. +A Class ABC fire extinguisher shall be placed near each generator. Station Captains and volunteers are encouraged to review the proper use of the extinguisher, such as the PASS technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. + +## Electrical Supply + +## PPE, Tools, and Gear Safety + +### Personal Protective Equipment + +Volunteers directly involved in the assembly/disassembly of masts and towers are strongly encouraged to wear a hard hat. OSHA/ANSI standard hard hats are available for purchase on Amazon for $16. Due to the uneven terrain and the potential for injuries while working with heavy objects, wearing boots with proper ankle support are recommended. Gloves are recommended where applicable. + +### Tools + +Extreme caution should be taken when using tools, especially when working above other volunteers. Examples would include while standing on a ladder or while tethered to a tower. + +### Tower Climbing + +Only experienced tower climbers will be allowed to climb towers and will use proper climbing harnesses doing so. + +### Ladder Use + +If a large ladder is used, another volunteer must hold the ladder while the work is being done. + +## Assembly/Disassembly Guidelines for Antenna Masts and Towers + +### Assembly/Disassembly captain + +For each tower or antenna mast assembly/disassembly, a captain that has experience in the assembly/disassembly processes will be designated. Prior to starting, the captain will assign specific tasks to volunteers and explain the role for which they will be responsible. To eliminate any confusion the captain will be the only person calling out instructions during the assembly/disassembly. When working with the tower and masts, volunteers need to be aware of potential pinch points that could cause injury to fingers and other body parts. Caution should be taken when wearing loose clothing as they could be trapped or caught during assembly/disassembly. + +### AB-621 mast + +Due to the many components involved while working with this mast, a minimum of seven volunteers is strongly recommended during assembly/disassembly. This allows for one captain, one volunteer for each guy wire, one volunteer to load the mast section onto the crank stand, and one volunteer to operate the mast brake and crank. The mast brake operator must verbalize when the brake is being placed on or off. Once the mast brake has been set, no one will touch the mast brake handle until the crank stand is brought back up and is supporting the weight of the mast. + +### Tower trailer + +The recommended number of volunteers to assemble/disassemble for the tower trailer is six. This allows for one captain and five volunteers to assist with guy wires, halyards, cabling, and operation the tower cranks. Wheel chocks should be placed to insure unexpected movement. + +## Hospitality Canopy + +A clear and flat area for the hospitality canopy is recommended. Any ruts or holes in the ground should be marked or filled with dirt. Cooking equipment should be used only in the designated hospitality area. Canopies and sunshades must be properly staked and secured. As stated earlier, electrical appliances will be used. Caution should be taken not to overload the circuit. A trash can should be made available for waste. + +You can return to the main Field Day page by [clicking here](/fieldday.html). diff --git a/fieldday/2026.md b/fieldday/2026.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bf7609d2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,146 @@ +# Field Day + +
+💡 Notice: Field Day has moved to Doug KG6LWE's Radio Ranch, 11479 Carls Court, San Martin (Google Maps). +
+ +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +Field Day was a success; see you all next year! + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-field-day.jpg) + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A6YrwOTqALL5K2kHTnw0Dr5bHQLFRx8h?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +## Radio Ranch, San Martin - 27-28 June 2026 + +![PALO ALTO AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION. Radio Ranch, San Martin, CA. June 27-28, 2026. W6ARA-3A-SCV. Station A: CW 4-element, 40-meter monoband. Tower trailer at ~25 feet. Other bands via Station B’s triplexer. Station B: SSB, 6-element triband. SB621 tower at ~55 feet. Station C: FT8, 4-element triband. SB621 tower at ~55 feet. GOTA (Get On The Air): Buddy Hex antenna at ~28 feet. Satellite: 2 circularly polarized Yagi-Udas. One for 2m and one for 70cm both sitting on a homebrew az/el rotator. Come and join us! All club members and visitors are welcome to participate. Sign up to operate at a station by clicking the Field Day Schedule link in the Field Day tab at paara.org. New hams are encouraged to participate at the GOTA Station. A very low-stress mentored station that gets you on the air. Please consider helping with setup & teardown. Setup starts Friday morning at 10:00 A.M. Teardown will start Sunday morning at 9 A.M.](/fieldday/images/Field-Day-Flyer-2026.png) + +PAARA will be holding its annual Field Day event at Radio Ranch in San Martin on June 27 & 28. + +Field Day T-shirts are expected to be completed in time to be passed out at the June 5th meeting. If you cannot make it to the meeting they will be available for pick up at the Field Day site during Field Day weekend. You can also pick up your T-shirt in Redwood City. Email Rob, at [kc6tyd@paara.org](mailto:kc6tyd@paara.org), to coordinate a date and time. + + +### Stations + +We compete in Class 3A, running 3 primary HF stations, including a dedicated digital mode station running FT8 and FT4 on 20 Meters. [**Marty** W6NEV](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6NEV){:target="_blank"} captains this station. + +In addition, we operate 2 other HF stations, running amplifiers to increase transmit power up to the 500-watt limit. [**Ric** N6AJS](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6AJS){:target="_blank"} captains our CW station, and [**Sorin** KN6YUH](https://www.qrz.com/db/KN6YUH){:target="_blank"} the SSB Phone one. + +Our intention is to keep these stations staffed and operating for the entire 24 hours of the event. That means there will be ample opportunities to work the biggest operating event of the year from excellent stations at Radio Ranch. Please sign up for some seat time. Advance sign-ups can be made on [this Google Sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHAw8aVkFXR2cYdWTHt1pZCuGAd6gTWZauUQpDHwrUc/edit?gid=680591117#gid=680591117){:target="_blank"}. + +As always, we have our excellent GOTA station to give interested visitors who have never been on HF the opportunity to operate under [**Ben**'s KN6UBF](https://www.qrz.com/db/KN6UBF){:target="_blank} guidance. + +Rounding out the mix are UHF/VHF/satellite operations, captained by [**Justin** AI6YM](https://www.qrz.com/db/AI6YM){:target="_blank"}, featuring his impressive home-brewed azimuth/elevation rotor system for the satellite antenna array he has designed and built. + +### Antenna Parties +Advance preparation for Field Day will include 4 scheduled antenna work parties at [**Doug** KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"}’s San Martin QTH, and Network Day to connect all the radios and logging computers on a couple of tables in Marty’s garage to work out any connection or communication issues before Field Day weekend. + +We have always enjoyed these “work parties” and have found them to be good team-building opportunities, as well as good practice in assembling the antennas and getting them up in the air. If you’re interested in coming out for a couple of fun days in the sun with the team, please let Doug know. + +The 4 scheduled antenna work parties are: + +* May 16 +* May 23 +* May 30 +* June 20 + +Others may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. + +#### Antenna Party #1 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zOX7CrEHZfCd9sFirHwLuGcfTFNlJBtd){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-1.jpg) + +#### Antenna Party #2 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GmVfPO3n6nkftSHZ-x_XN6su5G_e0KU2){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-2.jpg) + +#### Antenna Party #3 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LwCjwFPgHzLfAQh-PiMqYtp_r3ASSyo6){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-3.jpg) + +#### Antenna Party #4 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saOwZFb-a9gaGV9-0JZ0rSa79a01to8m?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-4.jpg) + +#### Network Day + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IzZ67XYVJckpK2CaF_tNbaPrIZJivihV?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-network-day.jpg) + +### Installation + +Installation setup at Radio Ranch begins Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., with the erection of one of our AB-621 military mast systems topped by our big triband KT-34XA beam antenna. Work continues with the erection of another AB-621, supporting the 20 Meter monobander for Marty's digital station, followed by the assembly and erection of the monster 4 element 40 Meter beam on the tower trailer. An 80 Meter dipole is also strung up for nighttime operations. GOTA's Buddihex antenna typically goes up Saturday morning. + +Antennas and stations will be in the West field, with the socializing area to the left of the garage. + +Running 3A means there's plenty to do, so we're looking for volunteers to help with setup and teardown. Many hands make light work of all of this, so please bring yours out to Radio Ranch to join the big team effort. + +### You work, we feed +As always, the `You work, we feed` rule will be observed, starting with burgers, hot off the grill at the San Martin work parties, with make-it-yourself sandwiches for lunch at Radio Ranch on Friday and Saturday, and hot soup and hot dogs for dinner Saturday night. Thanks to [**Rob** KC6TYD](https://www.qrz.com/db/KC6TYD){:target="_blank"} for feeding us so well. + +### Questions +For questions about Field Day or to volunteer to help, you can contact PAARA’s Field Day Coordinator [**Doug** KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"} at his new PAARA e-mail address, (Thanks [**Sorin** KN6YUH](https://www.qrz.com/db/KN6YUH){:target="_blank"}). + +## Safety Guidelines + +You can read the 2026 Field Day Safety Guidelines by [clicking here](/fieldday/2026-safety-guidelines.html). + +Please familiarize yourself with the following rules and site notes. + +### Radio Ranch Rules and Site Notes + +* No smoking. +* Dogs are welcome but must be on leash; the property is not fully fenced. +* Everyone is welcome to stay for the entire event. +* Trailers and RVs are fine, but hookups will not be available. +* Use the East gate, closest to Monterey Road. +* Park only in the field to the right of the house. Follow posted signs. +* Antennas and stations will be in the West field; the social area will be to the left of the garage. + +## Past Field Days + +* [2025](/fieldday/2025.html) +* [2024](/fieldday/2024.html) +* [2019](/fieldday/2019.html) + +## Field Day By Jack Daane, KR6CD + +Field day is an emergency communication exercise. Each year, during the last full weekend in June, amateur radio operators presume there has been a major disruption to electric power and commercial communication systems. The power is off, there is no local phone service, no long distance, no cell phone, no internet service, even some of the government radio systems have been knocked out. In response, amateurs assemble two-way radio stations operating on emergency power to transmit messages over the amateur bands. + +In a real emergency, radio amateurs would send messages, telegram style, for public officials over these stations. For example, the mayor might write a message to send to the governor, hand it to the radio amateurs who would then relay the message, station by station, to the state capital and deliver it. Similarly, the reply from the governor would be relayed back to the mayor. + +That’s the idea behind field day, practice setting up a radio station on short notice and operate it on emergency power. Many amateur clubs such as PAARA take part. + +Interested in participating? Well, there are three major activities to work on: moving and setup of the equipment on Friday, operating Saturday and Sunday, and then disassembly on Sunday. Everybody is welcome to join in. + +First comes assembling the PAARA station on Friday. The electric generators, radios, towers, antennas, and shelters must be brought to the field day site and put together into working radio stations. This gives you a great hands-on opportunity to work with a variety of equipment. You’ll be piecing towers together, mounting antennas and rotators on them, threading transmission lines on them, and then hoisting them skyward. Down on the ground, there are power supplies and two-way radios to hook up. The generator has to be cabled to the radio equipment. You’ll see equipment you’ll never find in a radio store, and you actually get to use it, not just look at it. + +Next comes operating the stations, starting on Saturday. There probably won’t be an actual disruption to commercial communication systems during field day, so instead of relaying telegrams for public officials, amateurs cont act one another to determine the range of each station. + +Operators generally work in pairs at each radio. One person operates, the other logs contacts. The operator calls “CQ field day, CQ field day”, and gives the station’s call sign, W6OTX. When a distant operator responds to the call, the logger records the call sign and location of the far station. It is very similar to typical ham radio contesting, and clubs compete to see who gets the most points by contacting the most stations. This goes on for 24 hours straight, but obviously operators work in shifts of a few hours at a time. + +During field day there are stations in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries participating on most of the amateur bands, including HF, VHF, UHF, and satellite. Most of the operating modes are used as well, such as CW, voice, packet, FAX, and even TV. Field day is a great opportunity to try a mode that you might not have at your own station. + +PAARA typically has a CW and a SSB station on HF plus a station on VHF. Other bands and modes might also be used depending upon what the club members choose to do during field day. + +Since a logger can serve as the control operator, you can be the radio operator and use modes that your own license class does not permit. For example, during field day, Technician class licensees can use voice or CW on the HF bands. + +After the official field day operating period ends on Sunday, all that equipment has to come back down and go into storage for the next field day, or maybe a true communication emergency. + +There is still work to do after field day weekend has past. The contact lists must be submitted to the ARRL for compilation. In addition, the field day planners get together to analyze the contact data to see where each station could reach, where it didn’t reach, and to revise the plan for the next field day in order to maximize the radio coverage area. + +Field day is a lot of fun, a great way to work with a team of amateur radio operators, and try out the biggest variety of equipment you’ll probably ever see in one location. diff --git a/fieldday/field-day-2025-tshirt-2.jpg b/fieldday/field-day-2025-tshirt-2.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..83737b651 Binary files /dev/null and b/fieldday/field-day-2025-tshirt-2.jpg differ diff --git a/fieldday/field-day-2026-tshirt.jpg b/fieldday/field-day-2026-tshirt.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4dca4fe82 Binary files /dev/null and b/fieldday/field-day-2026-tshirt.jpg differ diff --git a/fieldday/fieldday-safety-guidelines.md b/fieldday/fieldday-safety-guidelines.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a3c85e2cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fieldday/fieldday-safety-guidelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +# Field Day Safety Guidelines + +[ For a printable version of the Safety Guidelines, [open in Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J4zDdLOIcLpmyfRRWEDBjy1PZdddvFCUoqU4WL1VSAg/preview){:target="_blank"} ] + +PAARA's Field Day safety guidelines were written and updated for Field Day 2025 by [Rob Fenn KC6TYD](https://www.qrz.com/db/KC6TYD){:target="_blank"}, the club's Field Day safety officer. + +## Introduction + +To facilitate the ARRL’s Field Day Safety Officer requirements, PAARA has appointed safety officers to be on site for the duration of the event. In an effort to ensure everyone’s safety during Field Day, the following information will contain abbreviated park rules and regulations, general hazards, and setup and teardown guidelines. It is expected that all volunteers, regardless of involvement, follow these guidelines. + +## Bedwell Bayfront Park Rules and Regulations (Abbreviated) + +To protect our long lasting relationship with the City of Menlo Park and the park staff, we need to be conscientious and respectful of the privileges we have been granted for the entire duration of Field Day. This abbreviated list of rules and regulations must be followed by all volunteers and participants: + +* Pets are to remain on leash and under control at all times +* Bikes are restricted to paved trails and roads +* Plants and wildlife are to be left undisturbed +* Litter and trash are to be disposed of properly +* Fire, smoking, alcohol, or weapons of any kind are prohibited +* Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems are not allowed +* Tents or other enclosed structures are not allowed + +### Exemptions for Field Day + +* You’re allowed to park your vehicle at the designated Field Day site +* You’re allowed to remain on site past the posted park closure times + +## Site Access + +The main gate is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m., the main gate will be closed and locked. Use the talk-in frequency (listed below) to arrange for someone to open the gate. To exit, locate the assigned gate keeper. You should expect delays; please plan ahead. + +## Talk-In and Onsite Coordination Frequencies + +**Talk-In:** [N6NFI repeater](https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=06&ID=620){:target="_blank"}, 145.230 MHz, negative offset, 100 Hz PL. + +**On-site:** Simplex 147.450 MHz. **It is strongly recommended that all Field Day staff use and monitor this frequency for onsite coordination.** + +## Parking + +Due to the limited space, volunteers and visitors must park along the shoulder of the road. Some of the station locations have turn outs that can accommodate a few vehicles. Drivers must park in an orderly fashion and at no time block the roadway accesses. Only designated vehicles used in the process of setup and teardown will be allowed to drive off the main roadways. Do not park vehicles with internal combustion engines in high grass due to the hazard of fire. All drivers must adhere to the posted speed limit. + +## In the Event of an Emergency; First Aid Supplies + +In the event of an emergency, 911 should be called immediately. In the event that EMS/Fire is needed after the main gate is locked, immediate coordination will need to take place to open the gate and to escort EMS/Fire vehicles to the Field Day site. The Safety Officer and lead coordinator shall be advised if 911 is activated. Unless otherwise stated, Safety Officer Rob Fenn, KC6TYD, will have first aid supplies available for minor emergencies. + +## Weather + +Ambient temperatures can be significantly high during the day. Winds can become severe in the afternoons. Individuals are encouraged to hydrate appropriately. Volunteers and participants are reminded to dress accordingly and using **layers** is recommended. Night time temperatures can be chilly. Short pants worn during the hot day may not provide the warmth you’ll need during the night. + +## General Hazards + +### Wildlife + +The park is a wildlife refuge and as such harbors a variety of animals including snakes, skunks, and spiders. To avoid unintentional encounters with the wildlife, all volunteers shall remain on designated trails unless working at a station. It is understood that our Field Day stations and antennas will be assembled in areas that are off the main trails. As such, it is essential to always be aware of your surroundings. + +### Nighttime Activity + +There is no artificial lighting at the park, and the moon will be waxing. After dusk, it will be very dark. If you are planning to be on site after dusk, you must bring a headlamp or flashlight and be extra cautious where you walk. + +### Trip Hazards + +The fields at Field Day are riddled with ruts and holes from burrowing wildlife. The Safety Officer will make every attempt to fill in those holes in heavy traffic areas. During and after setup, caution must be taken to avoid trip hazards that could include tower structures, stakes, guy wires, extension cords, and cabling. Identified trip hazards as well as structures that could be walked into, will be marked. High visibility paint, flagging tapes, and cones will be used where appropriate. + +## Generator Safety Guidelines and Fire Extinguishers + +Each station is powered by a gas generator. Each generator will be placed far enough away from the operating position to reduce noise. A minimum perimeter of 3 feet around the generator will be clear of any vegetation. Extra fuel will be stored separately from the generator. +A Class ABC fire extinguisher shall be placed near each generator. Station Captains and volunteers are encouraged to review the proper use of the extinguisher, such as the PASS technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. + +## Electrical Supply + +## PPE, Tools, and Gear Safety + +### Personal Protective Equipment + +Volunteers directly involved in the assembly/disassembly of masts and towers are strongly encouraged to wear a hard hat. OSHA/ANSI standard hard hats are available for purchase on Amazon for $16. Due to the uneven terrain and the potential for injuries while working with heavy objects, wearing boots with proper ankle support are recommended. Gloves are recommended where applicable. + +### Tools + +Extreme caution should be taken when using tools, especially when working above other volunteers. Examples would include while standing on a ladder or while tethered to a tower. + +### Tower Climbing + +Only experienced tower climbers will be allowed to climb towers and will use proper climbing harnesses doing so. + +### Ladder Use + +If a large ladder is used, another volunteer must hold the ladder while the work is being done. + +## Assembly/Disassembly Guidelines for Antenna Masts and Towers + +### Assembly/Disassembly captain + +For each tower or antenna mast assembly/disassembly, a captain that has experience in the assembly/disassembly processes will be designated. Prior to starting, the captain will assign specific tasks to volunteers and explain the role for which they will be responsible. To eliminate any confusion the captain will be the only person calling out instructions during the assembly/disassembly. When working with the tower and masts, volunteers need to be aware of potential pinch points that could cause injury to fingers and other body parts. Caution should be taken when wearing loose clothing as they could be trapped or caught during assembly/disassembly. + +### AB-621 mast + +Due to the many components involved while working with this mast, a minimum of seven volunteers is strongly recommended during assembly/disassembly. This allows for one captain, one volunteer for each guy wire, one volunteer to load the mast section onto the crank stand, and one volunteer to operate the mast brake and crank. The mast brake operator must verbalize when the brake is being placed on or off. Once the mast brake has been set, no one will touch the mast brake handle until the crank stand is brought back up and is supporting the weight of the mast. + +### Tower trailer + +The recommended number of volunteers to assemble/disassemble for the tower trailer is six. This allows for one captain and five volunteers to assist with guy wires, halyards, cabling, and operation the tower cranks. Wheel chocks should be placed to insure unexpected movement. + +## Hospitality Canopy + +A clear and flat area for the hospitality canopy is recommended. Any ruts or holes in the ground should be marked or filled with dirt. BBQs, hibachis, or any grill or stove are prohibited. Canopies and sunshades must be properly staked and secured. As stated earlier, electrical appliances will be used. Caution should be taken not to overload the circuit. 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For scientific and educational purposes;` + +`b. To foster better friendship and closer cooperation between amateur radio operators living in the vicinity of Palo Alto;` + +`c. To elevate the standards of amateur equipment and operation;` + +`d. To secure the beenefits of social and educational contacts from the members;` + +`e. To aid the Federal Communications Commission in the giving of license examinations, in the enforcement of laws and regulations with respect to amateur radio operation, and to aid in the investigation and suppression of televition and radio interference;` + +`f. To cooperate fully with Federal, State and local officials in the maintenance of emergency communications and particularly in the establishment of civil defense communications;` + +`g. To establish and maintain an emergency radio net;` + +`h. To receive gifts and bequests; to own, control, buy, lease, rent, sell, acquire, hold, convey, motgage, hypothecate and otherwise deal with or dispose of personal property, particularly, but not limited to, radio communications equipment;` + +`i. Do each and everything necessary, or suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of the purposes or the attainment of any one or any of the subjects herein enumerated, or conductive to or exxpedient for the interest or benefit of said corporation and to contract accordingly; and in addition exercise all powers, rights, and privileges necessary or indidental to the purpose for which said corporation is organized, or the activities in which it is engaged. If at any time this corporation should be dissolved or its corporate existence should cease, or its charter should be revoked, no part of its funds or property shall be distributed to or shall inure to the benefit of any member or other individual, but after payment of all the indebtedness of the corporation, its remaining funds shall be distributed by the Board of Directors for the furthering of scientific and educational purposes in the field of amateur radio communication.` + +## Three +That this corporation is organized pursuant to the General Non-Profit Corporation Law of the State of California. + +## Four +The county and state of California where the principal office for the transaction of business of this corporation is to be located in Santa Clara County. + +## Five + This corporation is formed as a corporation not for profit, and does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to the members thereof. + + ## Six + The names and addresses of the persons appointed to act in the capacity of directors until the selection of the directors and who shall be known as directors are: + + Parker M. Robinson, Jr. + 684 Marion Avenue + Palo Alto, California + + William R. Luebke + 422 Sequoia Avenue + Redwood City, California + + Eric Edberg + 3198 Waverly + Palo Alto, California + + Richard A. Fisher + 881 Lytton Avenue + Palo Alto, California + + Robert J. Turner + 172 Jasmine Way + Palo Alto, California + + Robert G. Slick + 1239 Martin Avenue + Palo Alto, California + +## Seven +The number, classification and term of office of the directors of this corporation, and the qualifications of members of this corporation shall be set forth in the by-laws of this corporation. The number of directors may be changed by a by-law duly adopted. + +## Eight +The name of the existing unincorporated association herein being incorporated is: Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association. + + +IN WITNESS WHEREOF, for the purposes of forming this corporation under the laws of the State of California, the undersigned, being the President and Secretary respectively of the inincorporated association being herein incorporated, have executed these Articles of Incorporation this 24 day of February, 1956. + +Stanley H. Andersen + +Stanley L. Kuhl + +STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) + ) ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO ) + +On this 24th day of February, 1956, before me, the undersigned, a notary public in and for the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, personally appeared Stanley H. Andersen and Stanley L. Kuhl, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. + +/s/ Edmond Lee Kelly + +STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) + ) ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO ) + +Stanley H. Andersen and Stanley L. Kuhl, being duly sworn, depose and say that they are the President and Secretary respectively of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, an unincorporated association, that at a meeting duly held on January 6, 1956, a quorum being present, the membership of said Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association did authorize the execution of these Articles of Incorporation, by the undersigned President and Secretary of said association. + +/s/ Stanley H. Andersen + +/s/ Stanley L. Kuhl + +Subscribed and sworn +to before me this 24th +day of February, 1956. + +/s/ Edmond Lee Kelly + + diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index 861105199..231069a1c 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -2,122 +2,23 @@ layout: default --- -Text can be **bold**, _italic_, or ~~strikethrough~~. +{% include meeting-short.md %}{% include zoom-details.md %} -[Link to another page](./another-page.html). +For more information, visit the [meetings page](/meetings.html). -There should be whitespace between paragraphs. +{% include raffle.md %} -There should be whitespace between paragraphs. We recommend including a README, or a file with information about your project. - -# Header 1 - -This is a normal paragraph following a header. GitHub is a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It lets you and others work together on projects from anywhere. - -## Header 2 - -> This is a blockquote following a header. -> -> When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. - -### Header 3 - -```js -// Javascript code with syntax highlighting. -var fun = function lang(l) { - dateformat.i18n = require('./lang/' + l) - return true; -} -``` - -```ruby -# Ruby code with syntax highlighting -GitHubPages::Dependencies.gems.each do |gem, version| - s.add_dependency(gem, "= #{version}") -end -``` - -#### Header 4 - -* This is an unordered list following a header. -* This is an unordered list following a header. -* This is an unordered list following a header. - -##### Header 5 - -1. This is an ordered list following a header. -2. This is an ordered list following a header. -3. This is an ordered list following a header. - -###### Header 6 - -| head1 | head two | three | -|:-------------|:------------------|:------| -| ok | good swedish fish | nice | -| out of stock | good and plenty | nice | -| ok | good `oreos` | hmm | -| ok | good `zoute` drop | yumm | - -### There's a horizontal rule below this. - -* * * - -### Here is an unordered list: - -* Item foo -* Item bar -* Item baz -* Item zip - -### And an ordered list: - -1. Item one -1. Item two -1. Item three -1. Item four - -### And a nested list: - -- level 1 item - - level 2 item - - level 2 item - - level 3 item - - level 3 item -- level 1 item - - level 2 item - - level 2 item - - level 2 item -- level 1 item - - level 2 item - - level 2 item -- level 1 item - -### Small image - -![Octocat](https://github.githubassets.com/images/icons/emoji/octocat.png) - -### Large image - -![Branching](https://guides.github.com/activities/hello-world/branching.png) +--- +## Welcome -### Definition lists can be used with HTML syntax. +Welcome to the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association (PAARA), the friendliest club around. Established in 1937, PAARA is a premier general interest club located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you are passionate about DX, contesting, EME, ARES, MARS, microwave, digital modes, or any other aspect of amateur radio, youll find like-minded members here. -
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+To get a feel for our club, I encourage you to explore the different sections of our website. Notably, we have back issues of our newsletter, [PAARAgraphs](newsletter.md), dating to 1971. Whether you're a [new ham](newham.md), an experienced old-timer, a visitor from out of the area, or are curious about amateur radio and how to get involved, we invite you to join us for our [monthly meetings](meetings.md). These gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to connect with other passionate hams, hear an interesting presentation, and learn more about amateur radio in the Bay Area. -``` -Long, single-line code blocks should not wrap. They should horizontally scroll if they are too long. This line should be long enough to demonstrate this. -``` +I hope to see you soon! -``` -The final element. -``` +
+Bob Ridenour, KN6YGN
+President
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diff --git a/jekyll-theme-architect.gemspec b/jekyll-theme-architect.gemspec index 2c8dc8a0b..f63c375e2 100644 --- a/jekyll-theme-architect.gemspec +++ b/jekyll-theme-architect.gemspec @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Gem::Specification.new do |s| s.required_ruby_version = ">= 2.4.0" s.platform = Gem::Platform::RUBY - s.add_runtime_dependency "jekyll", "> 3.5", "< 5.0" + s.add_runtime_dependency "jekyll", ">= 3.9.3", "< 5.0" s.add_runtime_dependency "jekyll-seo-tag", "~> 2.0" s.add_development_dependency "html-proofer", "~> 3.0" s.add_development_dependency "rubocop-github", "~> 0.16" diff --git a/loan.md b/loan.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f6cedee54 --- /dev/null +++ b/loan.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# Radio Loan Program + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +Do you have a new or recent license upgrade? Are you interested in DX, SSB, international contesting? Are you concerned about the “thousand-dollar upgrade”? + +If so, PAARA has a program designed specifically for you! PAARA, ‘the friendliest club around’ wants to encourage newer hams to get on the HF bands, and explore the many aspects of amateur radio. To that end, we have established an HF rig `loaner program`. + +The launch of this program was originally announced in the [May 2023 PAARAgraphs](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0523.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}. + +## Equipment + +There are two club owned radios in the program at the moment. + +### Yaesu FT-920 (1/28/2026 out on loan) + +![ft920](/images/ft920.jpg) + +A copy of the operating manual is available [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSVmbk7bIGjzhuMAuVqFcz5U_pAIjktR/view?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"}. + +More details on the manufacture's website: {:target="_blank"}. + +### Icom IC-7300 + +![ic7300](/images/ic7300.jpg) + +A copy of the operating manual is available [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yXsdchMIMRSkwxDFeqJF3SmSdMPDqwo/view?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"}. + +More details on the manufacture's website: {:target="_blank"}. + +## Details + +**Duration:** +* The initial loan period is 6 months, but can be extended if there are no other applicants. + +**What's included:** +* Radio +* Power supply +* Mic + +**What's not included:** +* Antenna +* Tuner +* Feedline + +## What you need to do + +Interested **club members** should email us at , and either **Doug** ([KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"}) or **Ric** ([N6AJS](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6AJS){:target="_blank"}) will get in touch with you as soon as possible. + diff --git a/meetings.md b/meetings.md new file mode 120000 index 000000000..8e4ae8b08 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +meetings/2026/202609.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/meetings/2010/201008.md b/meetings/2010/201008.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fc6e4a5b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2010/201008.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Santa Clara Mutual Aid Communicator (MAC) Program + +* **Date**: `August 6, 2010` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Santa Clara Mutual Aid Communicator (MAC) Program` +* **Presenter**: `Mark Laubach, K6FJC; Deputy Chief Radio Officer; SCCOES` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2010/201009.md b/meetings/2010/201009.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b327948fa --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2010/201009.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# __TITLE__ + +* **Date**: `__DATE__` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `__TITLE__` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2010/201010.md b/meetings/2010/201010.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ae884354a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2010/201010.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# VP8THU DXpedition to the South Sandwich Islands of Southern Thule, in the Antarctic + +* **Date**: `October 1, 2010` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `VP8THU DXpedition to the South Sandwich Islands of Southern Thule, in the Antarctic` +* **Presenter**: `__?__` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2010/201011.md b/meetings/2010/201011.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4c8bc0f09 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2010/201011.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# San Bruno PG&E Pipeline Disaster - Amateur Radio Response + +* **Date**: `November 5, 2010` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `San Bruno PG&E Pipeline Disaster - Amateur Radio Response` +* **Presenter**: `Rob Goodson, N2RAG` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2010/201012.md b/meetings/2010/201012.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..94c661eaf --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2010/201012.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Presentation By Elecraft + +* **Date**: `December 3, 2010` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Presentation By Elecraft` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +[December 3rd Raffle Prizes](/meetings/2010/raffleprizes-2010december.doc) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2010/raffleprizes-2010december.doc b/meetings/2010/raffleprizes-2010december.doc new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ad4509d65 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2010/raffleprizes-2010december.doc differ diff --git a/meetings/2011/201101.md b/meetings/2011/201101.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..094781ae3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201101.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Diving Adventure To Truk Lagoon + +* **Date**: `January 7, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Diving Adventure To Truk Lagoon` +* **Presenter**: `Darryl Presley, KI6LDM` + +## Details +The PAARA meeting on January 7th will feature Darryl Presley (KI6LDM), who will present on his recent diving adventure to Truk Lagoon. Truk Lagoon is world famous for wreck diving because there are some 40+ warships and several planes that are located in various places throughout the lagoon. The Japanese used this lagoon as a repair anchorage and for converting ocean liners into supply ships. + +Come listen to the talk and see photos of several wrecks of Japanese warships. You will even see a radio or two that have been there for over 68 years. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201102.md b/meetings/2011/201102.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..34023ea93 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201102.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Unknown Antenna Disorder (UAD): Symptoms & Cures + +* **Date**: `February 4, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Unknown Antenna Disorder (UAD): Symptoms & Cures` +* **Presenter**: `Tom Schiller, N6BT` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201103.md b/meetings/2011/201103.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..18178cad3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201103.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# The Ionosphere: Space Weather Monitoring + +* **Date**: `March 4, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Ionosphere: Space Weather Monitoring` +* **Presenter**: `Ray Mitchell, KI6FYU` + +## Details + +### Abstract +In this introductory forum we will examine solar flares, the formation of the ionosphere, and the effects of solar radiation on ionospheric RF propagation. The theory of SID (Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance) monitoring will be presented along with several practical approaches for "Do It Yourself" SID monitoring. Ray will share his experiences working as Chief Engineer at Stanford University's educational program and will show the latest SID monitor: "SuperSID" that is presently made and sold as a kit by SARA (Society for Amateur Radio Astronomers.) + +### Presenter +Mr. Mitchell was the chief engineer for the Solar Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance (SID) Monitor Program at Stanford University's Solar Center Education and Public Outreach 2003-2009. Mr. Mitchell presently works at Davis Instruments in Hayward, CA and has worked over 14 years as a senior software engineer in the embedded systems, automatic test equipment, and semiconductor test fields at various Silicon Valley companies, such as Ubicom, Hewlett Packard, and Agilent Technologies. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201104.md b/meetings/2011/201104.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..24a872529 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201104.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# PJ7E DXpedition: Putting One Two Three Four New DXCC Entities On The Air + +* **Date**: `April 1, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `PJ7E DXpedition: Putting One Two Three Four New DXCC Entities On The Air` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +### Abstract +October 10, 2010, otherwise known as "10-10-10", will be remembered as an historic day in amateur radio. On that date, the Netherlands Antilles was formally dissolved, and four new DXCC entities were simultaneously created. + +It had been over 50 years since such a dissolution of geographic territories allowed so many new DXCC entities to be created essentially simultaneously – the last being the breakup of the French colonies in Africa during the early 1960s. + +This dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles created a buzz of excitement within the DX community, as several well-organized groups headed for the Caribbean to put these new countries on the air. The presenter will describe his experience on the PJ7E team to St. Maarten, and the challenges of activating 4 new DXCC entities simultaneously in the Caribbean. + +### Bio +John received his Novice ticket in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. Today his primary interests are DXing, Contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby. + +John is PAARA's website manager, a director of the Northern California DX Foundation, past-president of the Northern California Contest Club, and a founding member of the CW Operators' Club. He is also Co-Chair of the Visalia International DX Convention. + +In addition to his four grandchildren, John's interests include website design, music composition, and exploring the back roads of the Bay Area on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201105.md b/meetings/2011/201105.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1fbcf70e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201105.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# RF Interference And Ham Radio + +* **Date**: `May 6, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `RF Interference And Ham Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Jim Brown, K9YC` + +## Details + +RFI happens because the wires inside equipment, and the cables that we use to connect our equipment together, can function as antennas to either radiate or receive RF trash if they carry RF current. All wires and cables function as antennas when they carry RF current, and several common equipment design errors cause this to happen. + +These unintentional antennas radiate RF trash from computers, power supplies, and noisy motors, which is then picked up by our receive antennas, and we receive the RF from our ham stations. These same unintentional antennas receive the signal from our ham station and couple it into consumer equipment. We can eliminate most RFI by either eliminating that un-intentional RF current, or by causing it to flow in current loops too small to radiate efficiently. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201106.md b/meetings/2011/201106.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..488dd1994 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201106.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Pursuing and Handling QSOs + +* **Date**: `June 3, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Pursuing and Handling QSOs` +* **Presenter**: `Dean Straw, N6BV` + +## Details + +```text +Date: June 3, 2011 +Time: 7:00 PM +Location: Menlo Park Rec Center +700 Alma Street +Menlo Park, CA +``` + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201107.md b/meetings/2011/201107.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7d5b4dfcb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201107.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# RF Mixer Design + +* **Date**: `July 8, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `RF Mixer Design` +* **Presenter**: `Richard Barber, KM6SB, Anritsu Corporation` + +## Details +Richard is the inventor of the planar balun mixer, has multiple front covers of Microwaves & RF magazine, and currently a scientist for Anritsu. His recent design of a 20-43 GHz receiver (no tuning needed!) allowed Anritsu to produce a DC-43GHz HANDHELD spectrum analyzer. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201108.md b/meetings/2011/201108.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9c3993a16 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201108.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Special DVD Presentation + +* **Date**: `August 5, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Special DVD Presentation` +* **Presenter**: `Kristen McIntyre, K6WX` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201109.md b/meetings/2011/201109.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4829ed625 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201109.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Software Defined Radio + +* **Date**: `September 9, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Software Defined Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Stu Phillips, K6TU` + +## Details +Software Defined Radios (SDR) use a combination of hardware and software technologies to build a flexible system architecture for wireless communication. Moving the majority of the radio into software enables optimized performance and extensibility that is difficult and expensive to achieve through hardware alone. + +In this presentation, Stu K6TU will provide an introduction to Software Defined Radios and then talk about applying SDR technology into a DX or Contest focused Ham station. The focus of his presentation is on the practical aspects of SDR in a real world operating environment and will touch on the benefits, integration and operating aspects he has experienced with his station in Woodside, CA. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201110.md b/meetings/2011/201110.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3993f711b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201110.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Radio Communications In The Forest Service + +* **Date**: `October 7, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Radio Communications In The Forest Service` +* **Presenter**: `Rick Ferranti, W6NIR` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201111.md b/meetings/2011/201111.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ad4225e9e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201111.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# TU VP8ORK UP + +* **Date**: `November 4, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `TU VP8ORK UP` +* **Presenter**: `Tom Berson, ND2T` + +## Details + +The 2011 MicroLite Penguins DXpedition to South Orkney Islands, Antarctica" + +In January 2011, thirteen hams and seven ship's crew ventured across the Drake Passage, long known to sailors as the "most dangerous water in the world," to establish VP8ORK on Signy in the South Orkney Islands. They found a fragile wilderness with difficult access, rugged natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and volatile weather. They made 64,000 QSOs. + +Come see and hear a bit of VP8ORK. Learn about the triumphs, tradeoffs, and challenges of Antarctic DXpeditioning. Enjoy a vicarious radio adventure. Parse pileups without plodding through penguin poop. You will not get wet, cold, or seasick, but you may wish you had. + +Tom Berson, ND2T, is a member of the VP8ORK team. His previous DXpeditions were to Scarborough Reef (BS7H) and Midway Island (K4M). Tom was first licensed in 1957. He serves as an AEC in Palo Alto. Tom is a member of the Northern California Contest Club, the Stanford Amateur Radio Club, and CWops. He especially enjoys the comradeship of multi-op contesting and the concentration demanded by high rate operating. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2011/201112.md b/meetings/2011/201112.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..63058b772 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2011/201112.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Presentation By Elecraft + +* **Date**: `December 2, 2011` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Presentation By Elecraft` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +New products, firmware, sponsored K3 DXpeditions and other topics. + +Menlo Park Rec Center - Council Chambers; 700 Alma Street; Menlo Park + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201201.md b/meetings/2012/201201.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..435b70db5 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201201.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# FARS / PAARA Winter Banquet : Radio On The High Seas + +* **Date**: `January 20, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `FARS / PAARA Winter Banquet : Radio On The High Seas` +* **Presenter**: `Richard Dillman, W6AWO` + +## Details + +The Foothills Amateur Radio Society (FARS) and the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association (PAARA) present this ham radio event and fete. This annual event is open to anyone who wants to attend, but reservations are required. All members are encouraged to sign up now for this special annual event. Bring a spouse or a friend and of course bring a few dollars for the raffle. + +### Program +"Radio On The High Seas" by Richard Dillman, W6AWO +Richard speaks about the history of radio on the high seas with a +slide show of photos and a stirring and dramatic narration + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201202.md b/meetings/2012/201202.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..96e02ed9c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201202.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Having Fun on 160M + +* **Date**: `February 3, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Having Fun on 160M` +* **Presenter**: `Jim Peterson, K6EI` + +## Details +Jim will talk about some commonly held myths about 160 meters, our only MF (Medium Frequency) band. He will also discuss how to get on the air and have fun on the Top Band. He'll cover one of the biggest challenges (Top Band antennas) as well as some of the things that make MF propagation quite different from HF propagation. + +# February 3rd Raffle Prizes + +```text +1st RIGrunner 4008 40Amp Power Panel / 8 Fused Outlets / Volt Monitor / Audio Alert +2nd MFJ 25 Amp Switching Power Supply / 2.8 lbs. / 5-way Binding Posts +3rd Atomic Wall Clock Wireless Weather Station / Large Display / Indoor-Outdoor Temperature +4th Battery Tender Junior Charger / 12V / 0.75A / Auto Float +5th Two Uniden FRS / GMRS / Radios +6th NARCC Repeater Directory +7th Coax Seal Black Weatherproof Tape +``` + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201203.md b/meetings/2012/201203.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7e39ecdfd --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201203.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# IARU/ITU Functions + +* **Date**: `March 2, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `IARU/ITU Functions` +* **Presenter**: `Rod Stafford, W6ROD` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201204.md b/meetings/2012/201204.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f2ea5b7a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201204.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Magnetic Loop Antennas: The Best Kept Secret In Amateur Radio + +* **Date**: `April 6, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Magnetic Loop Antennas: The Best Kept Secret In Amateur Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Norris, WD6DBM` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201205.md b/meetings/2012/201205.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7c1b180a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201205.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# California Near Space Project + +* **Date**: `May 4, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `California Near Space Project` +* **Presenter**: `Don Ferguson, AI6RE and Ron Meadows, K6RPT` + +## Details +The California Near Space Project talk is about the Transcontinental Transatlantic International Balloon flight of CNSP-11 (APRS call K6RPT-11) from San Jose, CA to Algeria. Don and Ron will also tell the story of the balloon flights leading up to this record breaking flight and what it took to accomplish the flight. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201206.md b/meetings/2012/201206.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b019d1828 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201206.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# How Not To Sound Like a LID on Field Day + +* **Date**: `June 1, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `How Not To Sound Like a LID on Field Day` +* **Presenter**: `Dean Straw, N6BV` + +## Details +Dean will give a rousing demonstration on "How Not to Sound Like a LID on Field Day." This is in preparation for this year's all out effort at the PAARA Field Day. Be ready to chuckle at some of the common mistakes that newcomers -- and even old timers -- make while trying to communicate efficiently on Field Day. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201207.md b/meetings/2012/201207.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3a74b0a9e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201207.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# OSCAR: The First Orbital Satellite Carrrying Amateur Radio + +* **Date**: `July 6, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `OSCAR: The First Orbital Satellite Carrrying Amateur Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Lance Ginner, K6GSJ` + +## Details +Lance Ginner, K6GSJ, was one of the original Project OSCAR members who helped design and fly the first amateur radio satellites. Lance was directly involved with the first eight OSCAR satellites. His career started at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in January 1960. Initially an "A" Technician, he worked on the Agena A and B programs. In 1961 he moved into a salaried position as a test conductor in the satellite subsystems and systems checkout. For the next five years he was in the satellite systems checkout. He then moved into payload and classified program areas at LMSC. +Note: Above taken from The AMSAT Journal, Sep/Oct 2006. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201208.md b/meetings/2012/201208.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bd521b83e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201208.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# Palo Alto Mobile Emergency Operations Center + +* **Date**: `August 3, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Palo Alto Mobile Emergency Operations Center` +* **Presenter**: `Ken Dueker, KB6BPM` + +## Details +Ken's talk will include what triggers an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation, the steps to activate the EOC and what actually happens when the EOC is activated. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201209.md b/meetings/2012/201209.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..16720cbee --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201209.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Digital Amateur Television (DATV), A Primer and Use Cases + +* **Date**: `September 7, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Digital Amateur Television (DATV), A Primer and Use Cases` +* **Presenter**: `Joel Wilhite, KD6W` + +## Details +Joel will give us an in-depth view of DATV: What it is, How it works, and its many Uses. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201210.md b/meetings/2012/201210.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6c605038e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201210.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Exploring the Lunar Environment with NASA's LADEE mission + +* **Date**: `October 5, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Exploring the Lunar Environment with NASA's LADEE mission` +* **Presenter**: `Brian Day` + +## Details +Brian Day, of NASA's Lunar Science Institute will tell us about NASA's next mission to the moon, the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE). He will also tell how the ham community can directly help with this mission. + +Our understanding of the Moon is changing dramatically as a result of findings from a new generation of robotic lunar explorers. NASA's next mission to the Moon, the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE), offers exciting opportunities to greatly extend our understanding of the Moon's dynamic exosphere. It also offers students and the public exciting ways to participate in science supporting the mission through observations of meteoroid impacts on the Moon and meteors in the Earth's atmosphere. In this meeting, we will take a new look at the Moon, get an overview of the LADEE mission, and discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that could be provided by forward scatter radio observations of meteors by amateur radio operators. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201211.md b/meetings/2012/201211.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7c97335e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201211.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) + +* **Date**: `November 2, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)` +* **Presenter**: `Max Koontz` + +## Details + +SOFIA is an 80% / 20% partnership of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), consisting of an extensively modified Boeing 747SP aircraft carrying a reflecting telescope with an effective diameter of 2.5 meters (100 inches). SOFIA is the largest airborne observatory in the world, studying the universe at infrared wavelengths, capable of making observations that are impossible for even the largest and highest ground-based telescopes + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/201212.md b/meetings/2012/201212.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6a5fe8b4a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2012/201212.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Presentation By Elecraft + +* **Date**: `December 7, 2012` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `New products, firmware, sponsored K3 DXpeditions and other topics` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +December raffle prizes [here](/meetings/2012/prizes-dec2012.pdf). + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2012/prizes-dec2012.pdf b/meetings/2012/prizes-dec2012.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..150aece53 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2012/prizes-dec2012.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2013/201301.md b/meetings/2013/201301.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..eb58837ce --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201301.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Annual Home Brew Night + +* **Date**: `January 4, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Annual Home Brew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +Show Off Your hardware or Sofware Project + +### January 4, 2013 Raffle Prizes + +* 1st MFJ 4230 MV / 30 Amp Switching Power Supply / Ultra Compact / 3 lbs +* 2nd Diamond NR770HA / 2m/7cm / High Performance 3-5 dB Gain / Dual Band Mobile Antenna with MFJ MaxStrength Magnet Mount +* 3rd Powerwerx DC Power Analyzer / measures (Ah), (KWh), (Amps), (Voltage), (Watts), (Current), (Peak Amps / minimum Volts) +* 4th Battery Tender Junior / 12V Battery Charger +* 5th MFJ-281 ClearTone Speaker +* 6th Pocket Reference / Thomas Glover +* 7th Bongo Ties + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201302.md b/meetings/2013/201302.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..83fe02b76 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201302.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# The PAVE PAWS Radar System at Beale AFB; Merced, CA + +* **Date**: `February 1, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The PAVE PAWS Radar System at Beale AFB; Merced, CA` +* **Presenter**: `Captain Stewart Smith` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201303.md b/meetings/2013/201303.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..363f2b41f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201303.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# The 3D2C Conway Reef DXpedition + +* **Date**: `March 1, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The 3D2C Conway Reef DXpedition` +* **Presenter**: `Paul Ewing, N6PSE` + +## Details + +Conway Reef, discovered by Royal Navy Captain Drinkwater Bethune of HMS Conway in 1838, is a coral reef of atoll type about 280 miles southwest of the Fiji Islands. The reef is uninhabited apart from a number of birds which appear to have almost no fear of humans. + +Paul Ewing is a recently retired Silicon Valley Technology Executive. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from St. Mary’s College. Paul was an early Internet pioneer running the systems, networks and datacenters for such Internet companies as eBay, Yahoo and Google during their early years. Paul has been an amateur radio operator since 1982. Since 1992 he has been a serious DXer. He loves to travel and participate in DXpeditions. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201304.md b/meetings/2013/201304.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..35b6ab2b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201304.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Youth DX Adventure + +* **Date**: `April 5, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Youth DX Adventure` +* **Presenter**: `Steven Olson, KI6MYE` + +## Details + +Steven, KI6MYE, is an Extra Class radio operator living in Los Altos, California. He currently serves as President of the Southern Peninsula Emergency Communication System and is an Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Los Altos Amateur Radio Emergency Services. Prior to the Youth DX Adventure, his HF experience was limited to contacts in Hawaii, Idaho, and Florida with a homemade balun and an OCF dipole hung from a swingset. + +### The Youth DX Adventure + +The Youth DX Adventure was launched at the end of the 2009 CQWW SSB contest. Don, N6JRL; Dave, KB8OCP; Todd, KD4YHY; Jim, AB8YK, and Keko, TI5KD, had operated the contest at TI5N, a DX vacation villa that Keko operates in Costa Rica. The purpose of the adventure would be to introduce youth operators to the world of DXing at a young age and early moment in their ham radio careers. They would do this by bringing youth operators from all over the country on a noncontest weekend to Costa Rica allowing them the opportunity to create the pileups. This would give the youths a chance to see what it feels like to be "on the other end." + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201305.md b/meetings/2013/201305.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..210da50cb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201305.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Introduction to Radio Direction Finding - Basic Tools and Techniques + +* **Date**: `May 3, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Introduction to Radio Direction Finding - Basic Tools and Techniques` +* **Presenter**: `Mark Laubach, K6FJC` + +## Details +Learn about basic direction finding techniques anyone can do using a handy talkie and a few more advanced DF techniques. The talk will include some hands on demonstrations and tactics hams can use to help our OOC locate jammers. + +Mark Laubach, K6FJC, Amateur Extra +* Assistant District Emergency Coordinator (ADEC) Santa Clara County, +* Official Observer (OO) Santa Clara Valley Section, +* Director NARCC, +* Chief Engineer KFJC 89.7 FM, +* Technical Director Broadcom Corporation + +## PAARA May 3, 2013 Raffle Prizes + +* 1st Alinco DJ-V57T Dual Band Handheld 5W VHF/UHF +* 2nd Diamond NR-770HB Dualband VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna / Tilt-Over /3 dB gain 2m / 5.5 dB gain 70 cm band PLUS / MFJ 335 BS / Max Strength Magnet Mount / with PL-259 connector & 17’ RG-58 Coax +* 3rd Arrow Yagi Portable Antenna / 3 Element VHF / 7 Element UHF +* 4th Battery Tender Junior / 12 Volt / 0.75 Amp / Battery Charger +* 5th Repeater Directory +* 6th Plastic Coax Seal Tape +* 7th Bongo Ties + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201306.md b/meetings/2013/201306.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..283b78e41 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201306.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Contesting + +* **Date**: `June 7, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Contesting` +* **Presenter**: `Rick, N6XI` + +## Details + +Please Note: Due to a family emergency, John Miller, K6MM is unable to give his talk at the June 7th meeting. Instead, Rick Tavan (N6XI) will take his place. + +Rick Tavan was first licensed in 1961 as KN3QDD in Maryland, held a few other calls and finally settled in as N6XI in California. He is retired from TIBCO Software Inc. and now splits his time between Saratoga and Truckee. His first love in radio was CW traffic handling in the 60's, followed quickly by contesting. + +He joined PVRC and operated a lot of CD Parties and CW Sweepstakes. As an undergraduate, he was an officer of the MIT Radio Society and after graduation became trustee of the club station W1MX. Moving to CA in 1976, he joined the Northern CA Contest Club where he served a stint as president and other positions. + +The highlight of his contesting career was participation in the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championship in Moscow as teammate to K6XX. They placed in the middle of the pack but it was a pretty strong pack of world-class contesters. His highest single-operator placing was seventh worldwide (first Asia) in a longago running of the CQ Worldwide DX Contest (CW) as N6XI/4X. + +He has been on many first, second and third place teams in multi-operator categories of CQ Worldwide, ARRL DX and CQ WPX contests. Rick's other radio interests include QRP construction and operating. He has built a variety of kit radios and currently uses the Elecraft K-3, and KX-3. He is a member of FOC and a life member of ARRL and CWops. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201307.md b/meetings/2013/201307.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..119acc78f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201307.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# ARRL CENTENNIAL CELEBREATION + +* **Date**: `July 12, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `ARRL CENTENNIAL CELEBREATION` +* **Presenter**: `Bob Vallio, W6RGG, ARRL Pacific Division Director` + +## Details +Bob earned his Novice license in 1952 as WN6RGG. In 1953 he upgraded to General as dropped the N, now W6RGG then upgraded again to Extra in 1968. Bob is an accomplished DXer and contester. He has also participated in several DXpeditions including FO0XX (Clipperton Island), XF4L (Revillagigedo), 6Y5BF (Jamaica), 5W1AZ (Western Samoa), KP2A (Virgin Islands), 4U0ITU (ITU HQ in Geneva), VP5VW (Turks & Caicos Islands), 5V7A (Togo), HC8N (Galapagos Islands), OJ0/W6RGG (Market Reef), OH0/W6RGG (Aland Islands), and BS7H (Scarborough Reef). Bob is a long time member and past president of NCDXC and NCCC and was elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame in May of 1997. He has also been active in Emergency Communications with Alameda County RACES since 1975. + +Bob was elected Section Communications Manager, and Section Manager of the ARRL East Bay Section from 1978 to 2000, and Vice Director of the ARRL Pacific Division from 2000 to 2003. He has served on every committee of the ARRL Board of Directors, most recently being elected by his fellow Directors to the Executive Committee. + +Bob will tell us about the upcoming ARRL Centennial Celebration which will be held Hartford CT, July of 2014. He will also be attending the upcoming Board of Directors and of course will take questions about this and other ARRL issues. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201308.md b/meetings/2013/201308.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fbbb6da95 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201308.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Next Generation Antenna: The Bravo Series Vertical Antenna + +* **Date**: `August 2, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Next Generation Antenna: The Bravo Series Vertical Antenna` +* **Presenter**: `Tom Schiller, N6BT` + +## Details + +Tom currently holds three World Records in radio operating competitions; has set more than 15 World Records and over 40 others. He is licensed and has operated from 15 countries. + +Co-founder of the National Contest Journal Co-founder of Team Vertical in 1997, which rewrote the book on vertical antennas; setting 26 world records while operating 9 years from Jamaica, 5 years from Eleuthera (Bahamas), plus Venezuela and Fiji. + +Received publisher′s award for a radio propagation article, "Everything Works" in July, 2000 QST. Author and publisher of Array of Light 3rd Edition. + +Mr. Schiller is a valued speaker at conventions, mainly on antenna design, installation, propagation; also on contesting and DXpeditions.. He has been a guest speaker at national conventions in Finland and Japan, Naval Post-Graduate School (Monterey, CA), Stanford University, University of Utah, Potomac Valley Radio Club, Cal Poly and others. + +Life Member, American Radio Relay League. Charter Member, Cwops. Recipient of the Life Time Achievement Award from the TCDXA for Development of Antennas. Honorary Member of the Utah DX Association + +Founded Force 12, Inc. Antenna design, manufacturing, and marketing for the amateur radio, commercial, and military markets. Founded the Next Generation Antennas + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201309.md b/meetings/2013/201309.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4835539e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201309.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# PhoneSat; NASA's Smartphone Nanosatellite + +* **Date**: `September 6, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `PhoneSat; NASA's Smartphone Nanosatellite` +* **Presenter**: `Ken Oyadomari, KK6EIQ` + +## Details + +PhoneSat is a nanosatellite, with a mass between one and ten kilograms and has a volume of around one liter. The PhoneSat Project strives to decrease the cost of satellites while not sacrificing performance. In an effort to achieve this goal, the project is based around Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics to provide functionality for as many parts as possible while still creating a reliable satellite. This has resulted in satellites that cost under $8000 and that can survive in space as proven by our first LEO launch. + +### How Amateur radio operators can help. +PhoneSat satellites are emitting packets on the amateur radio spectrum to report different types of message. The details of these packets can be found on the packets page. If you are an amateur radio operator and you can receive these packets, you have the great opportunity to contribute to the project by submitting them. The dashboard page will give you all the information you need to track the satellites in real time. Visit the PhoneSat web site at www phonesat org. + +### Speaker Bio +Ken is the Communications and Software Engineer for the PhoneSat team. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ken is responsible for the integration and testing of the radios that will become a part of the satellite system. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201310.md b/meetings/2013/201310.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b3e243a03 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201310.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Meteor Scatter Using FSK441 + +* **Date**: `October 11, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Meteor Scatter Using FSK441` +* **Presenter**: `Russ Bentson, K6KLY` + +## Details + +Russ Bentson, K6KLY will give an informal talk about Meteor Scatter Propagation. The talk will include information about equipment, software, and procedures including antennas, frequencies, times, reflectors, procedures, and WSJT FSK441. This will be a very interesting talk familiar to some and new to many. Join us for another great meeting and talk. + +Russ was first licensed in 1957, has held every level of FCC amateur radio license. Has been in every June VHF contest since 1959. He holds the Pacific Division Single Operator high power record for the June VHF contest and is currently the only operator in the Pacific Division with 10 band DXCC, with over 2400 band countries. Russ is the first past president of the NCDXC, and a ARRL QSL card checker. He holds WAS #212 on 6 meters, and VUCC on 6 meters and 10 GHZ. Russ is a member of the DXCC #1 club. During the 1980s Russ operated the CQWW phone contest from several countries, and placed 14th in the world in 1982. He also holds the call P40LY in Aruba. Currently Russ is working on a VUCC on 2meters and getting very close. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201311.md b/meetings/2013/201311.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4da839e51 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201311.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Operating At Or Near 10GHz + +* **Date**: `November 1, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Operating At Or Near 10GHz - Moving To The Microwave Bands And Beyond` +* **Presenter**: `Joel Wilhite, KD6W` + +## Details + +Our own Joel Wilhite is back with another topic of great interest to him. This time he will provide an overview of his earliest efforts and attempts to launch his rig building efforts into the 3cm band. There is much to learn in the craft of making rigs work and has been bitten by the bugs we can find roving the San Joaquin Valley (both figuratively and literally). A meeting you will not want to miss and sure to be a great presentation packed with all kinds data and how-to information on building your first effort. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/201312.md b/meetings/2013/201312.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5c0ab6b4f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2013/201312.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# K9W Commemorative DXpedition To Wake Atoll" + +* **Date**: `December 6, 2013` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `K9W Commemorative DXpedition To Wake Atoll"` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +John will present an overview of the recent Commemorative DXpedition to Wake Atoll. John was first licensed as WV2BQJ in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. In 1976, John's career took him to Silicon Valley, where he reconnected with amateur radio in the lat 90s. + +For the last decade, John has focused heavily on DXing, contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby. His current DXCC total stands at 327 confirmed. He holds 8-Band DXCC, working on completing 160M for the 9th band. His article entitled "The No Excuses 160M Vertical" won the cover plaque award for the June 2009 issue of QST. + +John is a member of ARRL, REDXA, MLDXCC, NCCC, NCDXC, and PAARA. He is Past-President of the Northern California Contest Club, a Director of the Northern California DX Club, a founding member of the CW Operators' Club, a member of the editorial staff of the National Contest Journal, and a Director of the Northern California DX Foundation. He was also the co-chair for the 2011 and 2013 International DX Convention in Visalia, CA. John is also PAARA's webmaster. + +Our "Dream To Reality" Raffle Prizes +(Download PDF List Of Prizes [HERE](/meetings/2013/prizes-dec2013.pdf)) + +* FIRT PRIZE: Elecraft K3 HF- 6m Special Thanks To Elecraft +* SECOND PRIZE: Icom IC-V80 Thanks Vic AB6SO +* THIRD PRIZE: Two West Mountain COM Speakers / RF Proof Thanks Marty W6NEV! +* FOURTH PRIZE: “Array of Light” third edition by Tom Schiller, N6BT Thanks Tom N6BT! +* FIFTH PRIZE: Digital *Multimeter Thanks Vic AB6SO! +* SIXTH PRIZE: ARRL Handbook 2013 / Thanks Bob Vallio W6RGG! +* SEVENTH PRIZE: ARRL Antenna Book 22nd Edition / Thanks Vic AB6SO! +* EIGHT PRIZE: ARRL Emergency Power Book / Thanks Bob Vallio W6RGG! +* NINTH PRIZE: ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics Book / Thanks HRO! + +Note: The proceeds from all raffle prizes are used to provide equipment & trained radio operators to benefit the public in emergencies & more. And to advance the state of the art of radio. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2013/prizes-dec2013.pdf b/meetings/2013/prizes-dec2013.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e2583f6b1 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2013/prizes-dec2013.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2014/201401.md b/meetings/2014/201401.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..de0cfb548 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201401.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Home Brew Night + +* **Date**: `January 3, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Home Brew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +Come share your projects with PAARA on January 3rd. Bring anything even +remotely related to ham radio. It is always fun to see what fascinating +projects hams can come up with. See you there! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201402.md b/meetings/2014/201402.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..18471b42b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201402.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# The Modernized Global Positioning System (GPS III) + +* **Date**: `February 7, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Modernized Global Positioning System (GPS III)` +* **Presenter**: `Arthur Lange, W6RXQ` + +## Details + +What is all this talk about GPS III? + +Arthur will discuss how it works and what other countries are doing for their own Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) including Russia, China, European Union, and Japan. + +Arthur was first licensed in 1954, as a novice class with the call KN2OQQ in New Jersey. His current license is Amateur Extra. Arthur's primary Ham Radio interest is playing with microwaves. He is one of the founding members of the 50MHz and Up Group. + +Arthur has been with Trimble since 1985, working on a variety of GPS receivers and systems for Agricultural applications including GPS Steering Assist for Farm Vehicles. + +## Our "Dream To Reality" Raffle Prize Winners +Congratulations To These December 6, 2013 PAARA Raffle Prize Winners + +* 1st Prize / Chuck Hein / N6BO / Elecraft K3 HF-6m Transceiver +* 2nd Prize / Tony Kooij / W6AWK / Icom IC-V80 HT +* 3rd Prize / Mike Wimble / KM6WP / Two West Mountain COM Speakers +* 4th Prize / Ryan Ewing / N6RYN / “Array of Light” third edition by Tom Schiller N6BT +* 5th Prize / Josh Lehan / K6JSH / Digital Multimeter +* 6th Prize / Jim Thielemann / KI6KVW / ARRL Handbook 2013 +* 7th Prize / Paul Ewing / N6PSE / ARRL Antenna Book 22nd Edition +* 8th Prize / Charles Hein / N6BO / ARRL Emergency Power Book +* 9th Prize / Joanna Dilley / K6YL / ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics Book +* 10th Prize / Joe Castellano / W6SNV / Wake Atoll Sea Shell + +Note: The proceeds from all raffle prizes are used to provide equipment & trained radio operators to benefit the public in emergencies & more. And to advance the state of the art of radio. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201403.md b/meetings/2014/201403.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6281aee2c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201403.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Ham Radio and Modern Micros + +* **Date**: `March 7, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Ham Radio and Modern Micros` +* **Presenter**: `Leigh Klotz WA5ZNU` + +## Details + +Microcontroller technology has exploded in popularity among ham radio operators. The new generation of single-board microcontrollers is easier than ever to use, bringing together hardware and software for project-building most radio amateurs can easily dive into. With inexpensive microcontroller platforms – such as the popular open-source Arduino board – along with readily available parts, components and accessory boards, the possibilities are limitless: beacon transmitters, keyers, antenna position control, RTTY and digital mode decoders, waterfall displays, and more. + +Leigh WA5ZNU is editor of ARRL's new book Ham Radio for Arduino and Picaxe, and a contributor to open-source ham radio software packages such as fldigi and quisk. Leigh has been licensed since age 7, and operates on HF and VHF/UHF. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201404.md b/meetings/2014/201404.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..818ab4f30 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201404.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# DXpedition Video: 2009 DXpedition to Desecheo Island, K5D + +* **Date**: `April 4, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `DXpedition Video: 2009 DXpedition to Desecheo Island, K5D` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +Welcome! +Welcome to the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, "The Friendliest Club Around." + +We are the premier San Francisco Bay Area general interest Amateur Radio club. I'd like to personally thank you for stopping by. PAARA is a general interest club that actively encourages its members to enjoy our multi-faceted hobby together with friends. + +We hope that you will be able to learn about our club here, and invite you to stop by one of our meetings. I think you'll find that we live up to our motto. + +If you are a new ham, or an old timer with a desire to meet other interesting and fun hams, please come visit us in person. We hope to see you soon! + +Kristen McIntyre, K6WX +President + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201405.md b/meetings/2014/201405.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3fcef3964 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201405.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# A Better Way of Planning for HF Antennas -- Do I Want a Vertical or Horizontal Antenna, and How High Should It Be? + +* **Date**: `May 2, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `A Better Way of Planning for HF Antennas -- Do I Want a Vertical or Horizontal Antenna, and How High Should It Be?` +* **Presenter**: `Jim Brown, K9YC` + +## Details +Jim was first licensed as WN8FNI in 1955, W8FNI a year later, and Extra in 1959. Jim was mostly inactive after college, raising a family and running his own small business. Until moving to Santa Cruz in 2006, all of his hamming has been with simple antennas on small lots and low power. Now retired to the Santa Cruz Mountains, he's been building and enjoying the station and antenna farm of his wildest dreams. This talk focuses on simple antennas for limited space, limited skyhooks, and limited budgets. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201406.md b/meetings/2014/201406.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..da4a9606c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201406.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# 2013 C82DX DXpedition to Xai Xai, Mozambique, Africa + +* **Date**: `June 6, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `2013 C82DX DXpedition to Xai Xai, Mozambique, Africa` +* **Presenter**: `Rob Brownstein, K6RB` + +## Details + +Rob will be joined by two other DXpedition members to present a talk about the 2013 C82DX DXpedition to Xai Xai, Mozambique, Africa + +Rob Brownstein, K6RB, was first licensed at age 11 as KN2UMU in New York City's borough of Queens. He has maintained a consistent level of operational activity for 56 years. His preferred operating mode is CW and he spends nearly 99 percent of his time 'pounding brass.' His preferred activities are rag chewing and contesting with CW. Rob is president of the CW Operators Club (CWops) whose members number above 1000 and include hams in more than 70 countries. CWops' signature program is called "CW Academy" and teaches hams Morse code skills - both copying and sending - via three levels of courses from beginners to advanced. CW Academy is free, and its 20+ volunteer advisors train over 200 students per year. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201407.md b/meetings/2014/201407.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dabede016 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201407.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Show-And-Tell: The Latest & Greatest Ham Gear + +* **Date**: `July 11, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Show-And-Tell: The Latest & Greatest Ham Gear` +* **Presenter**: `Don Anastasia, AA6W` + +## Details +Don was first licensed as a novice in 1977 as WD6EPV. In 1992, Don received the callsign AA6W, as an Extra Class licensee. He earned a 2 year AA degree, in Liberal Arts from West Valley Jr. College and earned a 4 year Bachelor of Arts degree, in Social Science (History), from Santa Clara University. + +Don has worked in the computer and Athletic club industries on and off since 1981. He worked for Gavilan Mobile Computer Corporation in 1981. He also worked at Anastasia's Athletic Clubs in 1991, as a front-desk salesperson and club manager and currently works part time at the Sunnyvale Ham Radio Outlet Store. During the academic school year Don a substitute school teacher for the Saratoga Union School district in grades K-8. + +Don's varied accomplishments in Amateur radio include amateur radio DXCC award(s) on HF, including CW DXCC and Mixed DXCC, and Satellite DXCC award no.152. He enjoys working DX and CW modes, and general rag chewing on HF. Occasionally, you can hear him on some of the local vhf/uhf repeaters, chatting with his amateur radio friends. In 2007, Don was the primary control operator for contact with the International Space Station via the Amateur Radio Onboard the International Space Station (ARISS). He and 22 students chatted with astronaut Sunita Williams while she was in orbit in the ISS. In Don's leisure time (what leisure time), he enjoy playing tennis, racquetball, and taking walks along the beach. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201408.md b/meetings/2014/201408.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d3a383ac8 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201408.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# CW For The SSB Operator + +* **Date**: `August 1, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `CW For The SSB Operator` +* **Presenter**: `Rick Eversole, N6RNO` + +## Details + +Rick was first licensed as KG6KZV in 2001. He worked the California QSO Party in 2006 as part of the N6O team, started the CQP Tehama county expedition team in 2007. He has been a member of the Northern California Contest Club since 2007. Rick was the chairperson for the California QSO Party from 2009 through 2011. As a phone operator, he worked CW using decoder software. He recently started doing RTTY and JT-65. Although trying hard Rick is still a long way from even DXCC. He has been a software/Electrical engineer for 30+ years. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201409.md b/meetings/2014/201409.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0cf63df62 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201409.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# The The Life of a Broadcast Engineer - What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been + +* **Date**: `September 5, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The The Life of a Broadcast Engineer - What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been` +* **Presenter**: `Art Lebermann, W6REQ` + +## Details + +Art is a transmitter engineer for Cumulus Media in San Francisco. The SF Cumulus group includes KGO, KSFO, KNBR, KTCT, KFOG, KSAN and KSJO. Art began his career as a broadcast engineer in Detroit, and arrived in the Bay Area in the early 70's. He has worked as a Chief Engineer, transmitter engineer, and studio maintenance engineer for AM and FM stations - from 10 watts to 50,000 watts. If you wonder what it's like to actually be paid to play with transmitters, you'll learn the truth - the good, the bad, and the ugly! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201410.md b/meetings/2014/201410.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fee662587 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201410.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Internet Outages: Not Just For Disasters + +* **Date**: `October 3, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Internet Outages: Not Just For Disasters` +* **Presenter**: `Michael Fox, N6MEF` + +## Details + +Michael Fox, N6MEF, began his career in networking in the early 1980s, about 10 years before the commercial Internet as we know it existed. He participated in constructing the initial NSFnet links between universities that would later form the backbone of the big-I Internet. He designed, built and managed a state-wide network providing multi-protocol service (including SNA, DECnet, IPX, AppleTalk and, of course, TCP/IP Internet access) to all State agencies, universities, colleges, libraries and later, K-12. From there Mike moved on to the vendor side of the world, helping to design and build some of the largest enterprise and service provider networks in the world. He has held executive positions in worldwide systems engineering, technical support and operations at several networking vendors, large and small. Today he has his own consulting practice. + +Michael is also a member of the Santa Clara County ARES/RACES packet committee which operates a county-wide data network utilizing amateur and other frequencies. The network has gateways to other packet networks and the Internet. The network is not dependent on the Internet and can operate without Internet or other external network connections and without commercial power for days or weeks or longer. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201411.md b/meetings/2014/201411.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..67e53189e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201411.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Building A Wide Coverage Repeater System + +* **Date**: `November 7, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Building A Wide Coverage Repeater System` +* **Presenter**: `Matthew Kaufman, KA6SQG` + +## Details + +Bio coming soon + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/201412.md b/meetings/2014/201412.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..44e07bfbe --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2014/201412.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# "PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XI" + ELECRAFT K3 Features & Developments + +* **Date**: `December 5, 2014` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `"PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XI" + ELECRAFT K3 Features & Developments` +* **Presenter**: `ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +PROGRAM: ELECRAFT K3 Features & Developments +SPEAKER: ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ + +Our "Dream To Reality" Raffle Prizes +(Download PDF List Of Prizes [HERE](/meetings/2014/prizes-dec2014.pdf)) + +* FIRST PRIZE: Elecraft K3 HF- 6m Special Thanks To Elecraft +* SECOND PRIZE: Yaesu FT-90R Thanks Vic AB6SO +* THIRD PRIZE: Shure 450 Series II Dynamic Microphone Thanks Jim Thielemann K6SV! +* FOURTH PRIZE: Battery Tender Junior / 12V / 750ma Battery Charger Thanks Vic AB6SO! +* FIFTH PRIZE: ARRL Small Antennas for Small Spaces Book +* SIXTH PRIZE: ARRL Antenna Compendium +* SEVENTH PRIZE: Two Rolls of Rescue Tape +* EIGHT PRIZE: Bongo Ties + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2014/prizes-dec2014.pdf b/meetings/2014/prizes-dec2014.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..717e9c5f6 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2014/prizes-dec2014.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2015/201501.md b/meetings/2015/201501.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..82715e77c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201501.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Annual Home Brew Night !! + +* **Date**: `January 9, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Annual Home Brew Night !!` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details +Come share your projects with PAARA on January 9th. Bring anything even +remotely related to ham radio. It is always fun to see what fascinating +projects hams can come up with. See you there! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201502.md b/meetings/2015/201502.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f7aadbce4 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201502.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# C82DX DXpedition To Mozambique + +* **Date**: `February 6, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `C82DX DXpedition To Mozambique` +* **Presenter**: `Rob Brownstein, K6RB` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201503.md b/meetings/2015/201503.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..32a62ed40 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201503.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# The Computer History Museum + +* **Date**: `March 6, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Computer History Museum` +* **Presenter**: `Dr. Len Shustek, Chairman of the Board of Trustees` + +## Details +The Computer History Museum is a nonprofit organization with a four-decade history as the world’s leading institution exploring the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computer history and is home to the largest international collection of computing artifacts in the world, encompassing computer hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, photographs, oral histories, and moving images. + +The Museum brings computer history to life through large-scale exhibits, an acclaimed speaker series, a dynamic website, docent-led tours and an award-winning education program. + +In 1979, Dr. Shustek co-founded Nestar Systems, an early developer of networks for personal computers. In 1986, he co-founded Network General, a manufacturer of network analysis tools including The Sniffer™. The company became Network Associates after merging with McAfee Associates and PGP. He has taught Computer Science at Carnegie-Mellon and Stanford Universities, and was a founder of the "angel financing" firm VenCraft. He has served on various boards, including Polytechnic Institute of New York University. Dr. Shustek has a BS and MS in Physics from Polytechnic Institute, and an MS and PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201504.md b/meetings/2015/201504.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..70694b72d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201504.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Fusion, DMR, and DStar Compared + +* **Date**: `April 3, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Fusion, DMR, and DStar Compared` +* **Presenter**: `Joel Wilhite, KD6W` + +## Details + +Digital radio is nothing new but recently, a trend has started to develop in the amateur community. The introduction of yet another non-compatible radio format makes for interesting coffee talk but really? Do we really need another one? What does all this mean and what are all the main differences. Joel will present the main differences between the competing radio formats. + +First licensed in 1982 In Phoenix (KA7TXV), Joel enjoys building and home brewing rigs and antennas and spends a fair amount of his time working in the microwave bands. Joel currently serves as the technical coordinator to PAARA. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201505.md b/meetings/2015/201505.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4e74a5182 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201505.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# An Experimental 630M WSPR Station + +* **Date**: `May 1, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `An Experimental 630M WSPR Station` +* **Presenter**: `Richard Webber, WR6J` + +## Details + +Richard will tell us how to build a 630m WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporter) station operating under the FCC's Part 5 license. The 630M band is destined to become an Amateur Radio band in the near future and understanding the propagation characteristics and how to build stations provides useful experience. The station comprises an Ultimate3 exciter kit, two home-brew tube amplifiers and an antenna with a large loading coil. He will also cover WSPR and the design and implementation of the station. between the competing radio formats. + +Richard grew up in England and remembers making a small crystal radio receiver with his father in his childhood. He came to the US permanently in 1990. Interest in radios resurfaced when the no-code Tech license was introduced and friends talked him into getting his first ticket as KD6ELB in 1992. Richard's interest in amateur radio was rekindled in 2002 when he upgraded to Extra with his new callsign, WR6J. Richard's interest in HF DX led to his achieving DXCC. This particular interest revolved around HF antenna modeling, design and construction. Most recently he has taken a deeper dive into digital modes and weak signal propagation. He has also begun experimenting with tube amplifier construction. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201506.md b/meetings/2015/201506.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..25b777816 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201506.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# The K1N DXpedition To Navassa Island + +* **Date**: `June 5, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The K1N DXpedition To Navassa Island` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +John will take us on a journey to one of the rarest and most inaccessible DXCC entities in the world: Navassa Atoll in the Caribbean. + +John was first licensed as WV2BQJ in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. For the last decade, he has focused heavily on DXing, contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby. His DXCC total stands at 331 confirmed and he holds 8-Band DXCC. + +John was been a member of several DXpedition teams: Operator at PJ7E (Sint Maarten), K9W (Wake Atoll) and K1N (Navassa Island). Webmaster or Relay Pilot for NH8S (Swains Island 2012), C82DX (Mozambique 2013), FT4TA (Tromelin 2014) and 3GØZC (Juan Fernandez 2015). + +John is a Past-President of the Northern California Contest Club, a founding member of the CW Operators' Club, and a current Director of both the Northern California DX Club and the Northern California DX Foundation. He has also served as Co-Chairman of the International DX Convention for 2011, 2013, and 2015. + +In addition to his four grandchildren, John's interests include website design, piano composition, and exploring the back roads of the Bay Area on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201507.md b/meetings/2015/201507.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..16d168e2d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201507.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# The Origins of Silicon Valley: Roots in Ham Radio + +* **Date**: `July 10, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Origins of Silicon Valley: Roots in Ham Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Paul Wesling, KM6LH` + +## Details + +IEEE SF Bay Area Communications Director, Hewlett-Packard (retired) + +Why did Silicon Valley come into being? The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA's tube patents, the sinking of the Titanic, Naval ship communications requirements, World War I, Fred Terman and Stanford University, local invention of high-power tubes (gammatron, klystron), WW II and radar, William Shockley's mother living in Palo Alto, Hetch Hetchy water, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in the Santa Clara Valley. + +Paul Wesling, KM6LH, an IEEE/CPMT Society Distinguished Lecturer, will give an exciting and colorful history of device technology development and innovation that began in San Francisco and Palo Alto in 1910, moved down the Peninsula (seeking lower costs and better housing), and ended up in the Santa Clara Valley during and following World War II. You'll meet some of the colorful characters -- Lee DeForest, “Doc” Herrold, Bill Eitel, Charles Litton, Fred Terman, David Packard, Bill Hewlett, Sigurd Varian and others -- who came to define worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development. + +Paul Wesling received his BS in electrical engineering and his MS in materials science from Stanford University. Following assignments at GTE/Lenkurt Electric, ISS/Sperry-Univac, Datapoint Peripheral Products (VP - Product Integrity), and Amdahl (mainframe testing), he joined Tandem Computer in Cupertino (now part of Hewlett Packard) in 1985. He designed several multi-chip module prototypes, managed Tandem's Distinguished Lectures series, and organized a number of advanced technology courses for his Division and also for the IEEE. He managed a grant from the National Science Foundation for the development of multimedia educational modules. Paul retired from HP in 2001, and now serves as the Communications Director for the IEEE S.F. Bay Area’s Council. + +As vice president of publications from 1985 through 2008, he supervised four archival journals and a newsletter. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, and received the IEEE Centennial Medal, the Board's Distinguished Service award, the Society Contribution Award, and the IEEE's Third Millennium Medal. He has organized over 500 courses for the local IEEE chapter in the Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley), many of them held at Stanford University (and, more recently, at Silicon Valley company facilities). An Eagle Scout, he served as scoutmaster of his local Boy Scout Troop for 15 years, and was Advisor of a High-Adventure Crew, and enjoys backpacking, fly fishing, guitar and amateur radio (call sign: KM6LH). + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201508.md b/meetings/2015/201508.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ddc4a249b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201508.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# FM Radio at 560 THz Enables Single-Molecule Detection and Spectroscopy, Paving the Way to the Nobel Prize + +* **Date**: `August 7, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `FM Radio at 560 THz Enables Single-Molecule Detection and Spectroscopy, Paving the Way to the Nobel Prize` +* **Presenter**: `Professor W. E. Moerner, WN6I, Nobel Laureate` + +## Details + +Prof. Moerner will talk about science in his youth, concentrate on the original experiment as a signal detection problem similar to FM in ham radio, and briefly mention some of the current work. + +W.E. Moerner's early years as a ham in high school eventually led to the study of electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics in college and optical studies of vibrations of molecules in graduate school. All of these experiences built upon themselves throughout his career, eventually leading to the optical detection of a single molecule in a solid in 1989 at IBM Research. This was achieved with laser FM spectroscopy, which involves frequency modulating a visible light beam at low modulation index to detect narrow spectral features with quantum-limited sensitivity. Effectively, the single molecule acts as a demodulator of the FM signal, converting the FM to AM, much like good old FM radio, but at 560 THz. This was the beginning of single-molecule optical studies which are having a broad impact on imaging in chemistry, physics, and biology today. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201509.md b/meetings/2015/201509.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..71ac62ec0 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201509.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# The E30FB DXpedition And A Sneak Preview Of The Upcoming VP8STI/VP8SGI DXpeditions + +* **Date**: `September 4, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The E30FB DXpedition And A Sneak Preview Of The Upcoming VP8STI/VP8SGI DXpeditions` +* **Presenter**: `Paul Ewing, N6PSE` + +## Details + +Paul Ewing is a recently retired Silicon Valley Technology Executive. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from St. Mary's College. He was also an early Internet pioneer running the systems, networks and datacenters for such Internet companies as eBay, Yahoo, and Google during their early years. Paul has been an amateur radio operator since 1982. Since 1992 he has been a serious DXer. he loves to travel and participate in DXpeditions. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201510.md b/meetings/2015/201510.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a09887170 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201510.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Amateur Enforcement — Very Much Alive + +* **Date**: `October 2, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Amateur Enforcement — Very Much Alive` +* **Presenter**: `Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH` + +## Details + +Former FCC Special Counsel for Enforcement Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH discuses the issues related to the efforts of the FCC in the Amateur Radio enforcement arena. This video also touches on what we should and should not do with respect to the scofflaws on the air. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201511.md b/meetings/2015/201511.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1e14c9a8a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201511.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# APRS For All. It's Easier Than You Think + +* **Date**: `November 6, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `APRS For All. It's Easier Than You Think` +* **Presenter**: `Ed Lafargue, W6ELA` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/201512.md b/meetings/2015/201512.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..37aa5bf11 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2015/201512.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# "PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XII" + ELECRAFT KX-3 Features & Developments + +* **Date**: `December 4th, 2015` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `"PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XII" + ELECRAFT KX-3 Features & Developments` +* **Presenter**: `ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +* PROGRAM: ELECRAFT KX-3 Features & Developments +* SPEAKER: ERIC SWARTZ, WA6HHQ + +Our "Dream To Reality" Raffle Prizes +(Download PDF List Of Prizes [HERE](/meetings/2015/prizes-dec2015.pdf)) + +* FIRST PRIZE: Elecraft KX-3 160- 6m Special Thanks To Elecraft +* SECOND PRIZE: Yaesu VX-3R +* THIRD PRIZE: CP5 SSB Thanks Vic AB6SO +* FOURTH PRIZE: Arrow Yagi +* FIFTH PRIZE: LM 801 EXP HT Cup Holder Mount +* SIXTH PRIZE: Coax Wrap +* SEVENTH PRIZE: FCC Part 97 Rules and Regulations Book +* EIGHT PRIZE: Bongo Ties + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2015/prizes-dec2015.pdf b/meetings/2015/prizes-dec2015.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fc6dac3c4 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2015/prizes-dec2015.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2016/201601.md b/meetings/2016/201601.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e067bc734 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201601.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Home-Brew Night + +* **Date**: `January 8th, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Home-Brew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +We encourage all members to bring their latest (or not so latest) homebrew efforts and show them off to the club. This is always a fun night looking at the skills and efforts of our members. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201602.md b/meetings/2016/201602.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3b06dadbb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201602.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# Design and Construction a Magnetic Loop Antenna (MLA) for 3.5 to 24 MHz + +* **Date**: `February 5th, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Design and Construction a Magnetic Loop Antenna (MLA) for 3.5 to 24 MHz` +* **Presenter**: `Vitaly Dubilet, AB6VD` + +## Details + +Vitaly has a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and has worked R&D in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. His hobby is radio and enjoys working with portable antennas. He has been a HAM since 1970 and joined PAARA in 2014. A few years ago, Vitaly design and built a magnetic loop antenna for portable operation. His talk will cover the design and construction of this antenna. + +The four main components are, five foot long central pole with motor driven vacuum capacitor on one side and matching unit on another. Loop made from two 7/8-inch copper tubes with soldered ring terminals on each end. Central pole made from hollowed fiber glass with 1 x 1-inch cross section. RF cable RG-8U and tripod. + +* Frequency of operation: 3.5 to 24 MHz +* Maximum power: 100 Watts +* Height: 5 feet +* Loop diameter: 4 feet + +Band switch located on the matching unit box. Better orientation of antenna will be in reverse order (matching unit should be at the bottom of antenna and tuning capacitor on top). + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201603.md b/meetings/2016/201603.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0d9901a69 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201603.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# History, Use, & Description of NCDXF/IARU Beacon Program + +* **Date**: `March 4th, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `History, Use, & Description of NCDXF/IARU Beacon Program` +* **Presenter**: `Kevin Rowett, K6TD` + +## Details + +History, usage, and description of the NCDXF/IARU international beacon program. Kevin will talk about what Hams use the beacon system for, how it came about, how it relates to the reverse beacon network, the upgrades we've done recently, and where the beacon program might go now. + +K6TD Bio - Ham since 1970. Licensed extra class. Primarily interest these days is - HF contesting, and traveling on DXpeditions. In the past, have done 1GHZ and 10GHZ development, packet. Professional - Electronic design engineer (EE) and engineering manager for many large and startup companies in silicon valley. Most recently travelled to Chesterfield Islands for the TX3X DXpedition (October 2015). + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201604.md b/meetings/2016/201604.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8f9346034 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201604.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# K5P DXpedition To Palmyra Atoll + +* **Date**: `April 1, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `K5P DXpedition To Palmyra Atoll` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +John will take us on a journey to one of the rarest and most inaccessible DXCC entities in the world: Palmyra Atoll in the South Pacific. + +### Bio +John was first licensed as WV2BQJ in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. For the last decade, he has focused heavily on DXing, contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby. His DXCC total stands at 328 confirmed and he holds 8-Band DXCC. + +John was been a member of several DXpedition teams: +* Operator: PJ7E (Sint Maarten), K9W (Wake Atoll), K1N (Navassa Island), and K5P (Palmyra Atoll) +* Webmaster or Pilot: NH8S (Swains Island), C82DX (Mozambique), FT4TA (Tromelin), 3GØZC (Juan Fernandez ) and VKØEK (Heard Island). + +John is a Past-President of the Northern California Contest Club, a founding member of the CW Operators' Club, and a current Director of both the Northern California DX Club and the Northern California DX Foundation. He has also served as Co-Chairman of the International DX Convention for 2011, 2013, 2015 and will again for 2017. + +In addition to his four grandchildren, John's interests include website design, piano composition, and exploring the back roads of the Bay Area on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201605.md b/meetings/2016/201605.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e09ed1b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201605.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# 2014 Trip To 9K2HN (Kuwait) + +* **Date**: `May 6, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `2014 Trip To 9K2HN (Kuwait)` +* **Presenter**: `Bob Vallio, W6RGG` + +## Details + +### Topic +Bob will talk about his 2014 trip to 9K2HN in Kuwait for the CQWW CW DX contest, where they +set a new Multi-Multi CW record score for Asia. He will also take questions about the Pacific Division and ARRL. + +### Bio +Bob earned his Novice license in 1952 as WN6RGG. In 1953 he upgraded to General and dropped the N, now W6RGG then upgraded again to Extra in 1968. Bob is an accomplished DXer and contester. He has also participated in several DXpeditions including FO0XX (Clipperton Island), XF4L (Revillagigedo), 6Y5BF (Jamaica), 5W1AZ (Western Samoa), KP2A (Virgin Islands), 4U0ITU +(ITU HQ in Geneva), VP5VW (Turks & Caicos Islands), 5V7A (Togo), HC8N (Galapagos Islands), OJ0/W6RGG (Market Reef), OH0/W6RGG (Aland Islands), and BS7H (Scarborough Reef). Bob is a long time member and past president of NCDXC and NCCC and was elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame in May of 1997. He has also been active in Emergency Communications with Alameda County +RACES since 1975. + +Bob was elected Section Communications Manager, and Section Manager of the ARRL East Bay Section from 1978 to 2000, and Vice Director of the ARRL Pacific Division from 2000 to 2003, and Director of ARRL Pacific Division from 2003 to present. He has served on every committee of the ARRL Board of Directors, most recently being elected by his fellow Directors to the Executive Committee. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201606.md b/meetings/2016/201606.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c523b3a34 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201606.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Introducing the PAARA Repeater - W6OTX + +* **Date**: `June 3, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Introducing the PAARA Repeater - W6OTX` +* **Presenter**: `Joel Wilhite, KD6W` + +## Details + +At long last, the PAARA Repeater is FINALLY starting operation this month and with it, there will be many questions. This presentation will cover much of the details about the system, how it came about and how it came to be. The repeater we built is much like many other machines in the Bay Area but this one belongs to PAARA and is currently an all-digital machine with some amazing capabilities. + +And so in celebration of PAARAs first repeater, we are announcing the current level of operation and some of the future plans. And just in time for Field Day 2016, we will finally have our very own machine for managing operations at the FD site. This talk will also include a small tutorial on DMR radio operation, what type radios will work with this systems; what to look for and where to get them. We will also have a guest speaker to meet with us to talk briefly about the NORCAL DMR group which PAARA will be a member of and how the link system works and it's current capabilities. We will also have computers for programming most of the DMR radios available on the market today, set up at the meeting and future meetings so you can bring your new radios to the meeting and get it programmed for free. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201607.md b/meetings/2016/201607.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cd9ad7bcf --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201607.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# World without the + +* **Date**: `July 8, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `World without the` +* **Presenter**: `Lodema Epperson, KI6UGV` + +## Details + +What the bee looks like and the differences between them, the Queen, the Drone, and the workers. + +Lodema has been a ham since 2008. She also is an artist, a potter and a bee keeper. She became involved in beekeeping in 1979. Bee keeping started as a hobby, then the hobby became a business. Lodema started with one hive and split that one into two hives and soon had as many as six hives yielding up to 450 pounds of honey a year. She currently has three hives. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201608.md b/meetings/2016/201608.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..591b3de14 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201608.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# HF Antennas & Ground Effects + +* **Date**: `August 5, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `HF Antennas & Ground Effects` +* **Presenter**: `Stu Phillips, K6TU` + +## Details + +Stu, K6TU is originally from the UK where he was first licensed as G8HQA in 1973. He moved to California in 1983 and operated as G8HQA/W6 until getting his first US call (N6TTO) in 1988. + +After moving to Woodside, CA in 2003, Stu designed and implemented a fully remote controlled station which he uses for chasing DX and pursuing his passion for contesting. An avid "home brewer", Stu has developed several ham radio related products including the FlexRadio Systems FlexControl, the propagation-as-a-service website and two iPad applications for controlling the FlexRadio Systems 6000 series radios. He also provides consulting on site and antenna selection combined with propagation modeling for DXpeditions including VK0EK, FT4JA, FT5ZM, K9W, K5P, FT4TA and many others. + +Stu is a member of the Northern California DX Club, Pizza Lovers 259 (PL259 - a local Silicon Valley based contest club) and a life member of the ARRL. He is President and a founder of Pizza Lovers 259, Past-President and Vice-President/Contest Chair of the NCCC and has participated on the organizing committees of the 2011, 2013 and 2015 International DX Conventions in Visalia California. + +Professionally, Stu is a General Partner at Bay Partners - a Menlo Park, California based Venture Capital firm. A venture capitalist and business consultant since 1997, Stu works with companies on management, marketing, product and engineering issues to help them grow. Before becoming a venture capitalist, Stu was an operating executive managing software development teams including VP of Central Engineering at Cisco Systems where he led the team responsible for the development of the Cisco IOS - probably the world's largest deployed communications software product. He also held positions at Tandem Computer, Logica and ICL. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201609.md b/meetings/2016/201609.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..28595548e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201609.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# TX3X DXpedition to Chesterfield Island + +* **Date**: `September 2, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `TX3X DXpedition to Chesterfield Island` +* **Presenter**: `Ross Forbes, K6GFJ` + +## Details + +Ross Forbes, K6GFJ, holds and Extra class license and has been licensed since early 1964. Ross is retired after working in the commercial broadcasting industry and in the world of information technology. Ross recently retired as IT manager of Sevin Rosen Funds. Ross has been and EC, SEC, Section Manager and Vice-Director of the Pacific Division. Currently Ross is the president of the Northern California DX Club and is an advisor to the Northern California DX Foundation. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201610.md b/meetings/2016/201610.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dc186affd --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201610.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# A Journey Into The Field Of Robotics + +* **Date**: `October 7, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `A Journey Into The Field Of Robotics` +* **Presenter**: `Michael Wimble, KM6WP` + +## Details +Michael's talk is about his journey into the field of robotics, from an individual effort view. He will show the design of two robots he is currently working on, talk about the vast range of effort one can invest in building a robot, why he is working on robots and where he intends to go with them. + +Michael Wimble retired in 2015 after a long career in computer software and hardware. He wrote operating systems and compilers and has several software patents related to debugging of large scale and complex systems. He owned and operated three business simultaneously: Legal Data Systems—a company that used expert systems to practice law, Iowa Mountain Software—a company that wrote compilers for others, and Wimble Robotics—a company that designed and produced prototype computer systems. He also worked at Ebnek designing super computers, Apple Computer, Alta Vista—one of the first commercial search engines, Sun Microsystems and Microsoft. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201611.md b/meetings/2016/201611.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6c516c2ba --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201611.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Wave Gliders + +* **Date**: `November 4, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Wave Gliders` +* **Presenter**: `Kurt Kiesow III, KF6QNC` + +## Details + +The next talk is about autonomous wave powered vessels using PSK communication. The site for the commercial production of the Wave Glider is: + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/201612.md b/meetings/2016/201612.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e20be8d25 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2016/201612.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XIII" + Elecraft KX-3: Features & Developments + +* **Date**: `December 2nd, 2016` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `PAARA "Dream to Reality Raffle XIII" + Elecraft KX-3: Features & Developments` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +PROGRAM: "Elecraft KX-3: Features & Developments" +by Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ + +Our "Dream To Reality" Raffle Prizes +(Download PDF List Of Prizes [HERE](/meetings/2016/prizes-dec2016.pdf)) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2016/prizes-dec2016.pdf b/meetings/2016/prizes-dec2016.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..949b0674d Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2016/prizes-dec2016.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2017/201701.md b/meetings/2017/201701.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5de24be35 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201701.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Homebrew Night + +* **Date**: `January 6, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Homebrew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +Join us Friday, January 6, 2017 PAARA meeting at Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6 for HOMEBREW NIGHT. No, it has nothing to do with beer. We want to see what you’ve been building or toying with in your workshop. Anything ham or electronics related is great. Bring and show off what you have built. See you all there. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201702.md b/meetings/2017/201702.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7a3c74ad8 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201702.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# "QuakeFinder" - Using Magnetometer Data To Predict Earthquakes + +* **Date**: `February 3, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `"QuakeFinder" - Using Magnetometer Data To Predict Earthquakes` +* **Presenter**: `Karl Kappler` + +## Details + +Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Karl Kappler completed a B.Sc. in mathematics and physics from the University of Victoria, Canada, and MS and Ph. D. degrees in applied geophysics with an emphasis on signal processing from the University of California at Berkeley. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2008–2011, primarily working in electromagnetic methods applied to unexploded ordnance detection and classification problems. He has been a research geophysicist in mineral and oil-and gas applications working on topics ranging from field system development, to data acquisition, processing and interpretation as a consultant as well at SJ Geophysics in Vancouver, Canada and at GMI in San Diego California. Karl is currently Chief Scientist at QuakeFinder – a humanitarian research organization dedicated to earthquake forecasting based in Palo Alto CA. His main research interests are signal and noise separation and understanding noise sources in EM measurements. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201703.md b/meetings/2017/201703.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cf1e9d262 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201703.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# The Original "Ham's Wide World" - Aired in 1959 on ABC TV + +* **Date**: `March 3, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Original "Ham's Wide World" - Aired in 1959 on ABC TV` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +A DVD from the ARRL Film Collection, Ham's Wide World from 1959 will be shown. This is a look at how a TV producer pursued and got prime time TV airing on the world of ham radio. It is a fascinating look into ham radio. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201704.md b/meetings/2017/201704.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e7c84bc4d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201704.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# ARRL 100 year celebration, in year 2014 + +* **Date**: `April 7, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `ARRL 100 year celebration, in year 2014` +* **Presenter**: `Don Anastasia, AA6W` + +## Details + +Don was first licensed as a novice in 1977 as WD6EPV. In 1992, Don received the callsign AA6W, as an Extra Class licensee. He earned a 2 year AA degree, in Liberal Arts from West Valley Jr. College and earned a 4 year Bachelor of Arts degree, in Social Science (History), from Santa Clara University. Don has worked in the computer and Athletic club industries on and off since 1981. He worked for Gavilan Mobile Computer Corporation in 1981. He also worked at Anastasia's Athletic Clubs in 1991, as a front-desk salesperson and club manager.. During the academic school year Don a substitute school teacher for the Saratoga Union School district in grades K-8. + +Don's varied accomplishments in Amateur radio include amateur radio DXCC award(s) on HF, including CW DXCC and Mixed DXCC, and Satellite DXCC award no.152. He enjoys working DX and CW modes, and general rag chewing on HF. Occasionally, you can hear him on some of the local vhf/uhf repeaters, chatting with his amateur radio friends. In 2007, Don was the primary control operator for contact with the International Space Station via the Amateur Radio Onboard the International Space Station (ARISS). He and 22 students chatted with astronaut Sunita Williams while she was in orbit in the ISS. In Don's leisure time (what leisure time), he enjoys playing tennis, racquetball, and taking walks along the beach. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201705.md b/meetings/2017/201705.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..68a097162 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201705.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# A Tour Through The ARRL Headquarters + +* **Date**: `May 5, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `A Tour Through The ARRL Headquarters` +* **Presenter**: `Bob Vallio, W6RGG & Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT` + +## Details + +Bob Vallio, W6RGG Bob earned his Novice license in 1952 as WN6RGG. In 1953 he upgraded to General and dropped the N, now W6RGG then upgraded again to Extra in 1968. Bob is an accomplished DXer and contester. He has also participated in several DXpeditions including FO0XX (Clipperton Island), XF4L (Revillagigedo), 6Y5BF (Jamaica), 5W1AZ (Western Samoa), KP2A (Virgin Islands), 4U0ITU (ITU HQ in Geneva), VP5VW (Turks & Caicos Islands), 5V7A (Togo), HC8N (Galapagos Islands), OJ0/W6RGG (Market Reef), OH0/W6RGG (Aland Islands), and BS7H (Scarborough Reef). Bob is a long time member and past president of NCDXC and NCCC and was elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame in May of 1997. He has also been active in Emergency Communications with Alameda County RACES since 1975. Bob was elected Section Communications Manager, and Section Manager of the ARRL East Bay Section from 1978 to 2000, and Vice Director of the ARRL Pacific Division from 2000 to 2003, and Director of ARRL Pacific Division from 2003 to present. He has served on every committee of the ARRL Board of Directors, most recently being elected by his fellow Directors to the Executive Committee.. +Don's varied accomplishments in Amateur radio include amateur radio DXCC award(s) on HF, including CW DXCC and Mixed DXCC, and Satellite DXCC award no.152. He enjoys working DX and CW modes, and general rag chewing on HF. Occasionally, you can hear him on some of the local vhf/uhf repeaters, chatting with his amateur radio friends. In 2007, Don was the primary control operator for contact with the International Space Station via the Amateur Radio Onboard the International Space Station (ARISS). He and 22 students chatted with astronaut Sunita Williams while she was in orbit in the ISS. In Don's leisure time (what leisure time), he enjoys playing tennis, racquetball, and taking walks along the beach. + +Jim obtained his first Amateur Radio license, WN9ELU, in Chicago in 1970. Since then Jim has held General, Advanced and Extra Class licenses and the callsigns: WB9ELU, N6OIK, V26JAT and 3D2TJ, as well as having operated as PJ2/K6JAT and KH6/ K6JAT, and from V26DX and KH6RS. While Jim's favorite Ham Radio pastimes are contesting, DXing and DXpeditions, he has long been involved in the public service aspects of the hobby. As a member of the Oakland ARES group, Jim responded to the Loma Prieta Earthquake (1989) and Oakland Hills Firestorm (1991) disasters. Subsequently, the group successfully championed a proposal to use postfirestorm, bond Measure I funds to acquire and install amateur radio equipment in the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and each of its 30 fire stations dubbed the Emergency Communication Ham Operation (ECHO) system. He worked with the group to gain RACES recognition and was instrumental in forging a formal Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the City of Oakland. In 1998, Jim incorporated the Oakland Radio Communication Association (ORCA), an ARRL affiliated club, was a founding director and became its first president. He currently is the trustee of the club's callsigns: WW6OR. Jim acted as Oakland's RACES Radio Officer for over 14 years and was the Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) of the ARRL's East Bay Section from January 13, 2008, to June 21, 2009. He is a Life Member of the ARRL and has served as the Vice Director of the ARRL's Pacific Division since 2009. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201706.md b/meetings/2017/201706.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..73fb3a0b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201706.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# The Lighter Side Of Ham Radio: Why We Do...What We Do + +* **Date**: `June 2, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Lighter Side Of Ham Radio: Why We Do...What We Do` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +John will poke some fun at our glorious __hobby__ obsession. +Bring your XYL, YL, Friend, etc.......they need a laugh too. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201707.md b/meetings/2017/201707.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8eb34d5c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201707.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# National Parks On The Air + +* **Date**: `July 7, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `National Parks On The Air` +* **Presenter**: `Dave Crocker, W6VYC` + +## Details + +For 2016 National Parks on the Air, FARS's dynamic duo of Dave and Dave activated the nonexistent ghost town of Furnace near Dante's View in the Greenwater Valley of Death Valley National Park. Exploiting an extremely low noise floor, they achieved an extremely high number of QRP contacts in stark and magnificent desert solitude. + +Bio: Dave has been a ham since 1989 and currently holds an Amateur Extra license. He graduated with a BSEE from San Jose State in 1975 and spent most of his career in radio communications, working for Chevron, Farinon Electric, Ampex, and Digital Microwave. His Ham interests include: QRP ops (mostly SSB) and antennas. He likes to hike and is also interested in trains and photography. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201708.md b/meetings/2017/201708.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f74ff2d9f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201708.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Summits On The Air + +* **Date**: `August 4, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Summits On The Air` +* **Presenter**: `Clayton Hall, NF1R` + +## Details + +Clay will be presenting an introduction to the Summits on the Air (SOTA), an international program that encourages ham radio operators to operate from, and contact stations on, more than 8,000 qualifying mountain summits around the world. He will share lessons learned from his experiences activating 43 unique summits in the Bay Area and beyond, and will provide a demonstration of the backpack ham station that he uses on his expeditions. + +Bio: Clayton has been an assistant professor in the Stanford political science department since 2011. While finishing his Ph.D. at Harvard, he was the station manager, Field Day organizer, and a regular contest operator at W1AF, the Harvard Wireless Club's station located in Harvard Square. Licensed since 1994, his main interests in ham radio are CW contests, DXing, and very low power (QRP) operation. Since arriving at Stanford, he's been a regular contributor to the club's ham radio contest efforts. +Here is a Youtube sample of operating from a local mountain top. + +> + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201709.md b/meetings/2017/201709.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c89cb46c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201709.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Alternative Emergency Power Methods + +* **Date**: `September 1, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Alternative Emergency Power Methods` +* **Presenter**: `Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC` + +## Details + +As part of becoming proficient in emergency communications, Rachel began researching alternative emergency power methods, including solar, generators, different types of batteries and what works best for a particular application. In this presentation, Rachel will be talking about batteries, the real world testing she has performed with them and how it applies to ham radio. + +Bio: Rachel Kinoshita moved from Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989 to work for a start-up email software company and has spent most of her career working in the messaging industry. She now spends her time fighting spam, malware and phishing attacks. +Rachel (KK6DAC) is still a newbie to ham radio, having only gotten her license in early 2013. Although like many things, Rachel jumped in with both feet and soon got her general license, an HF rig and starting exploring the world in the low bands. + +At the same time, she found herself working with her local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help develop and shape their communications plans and policies. She also found her way to the South County ARES (SCARES) organization where she developed an interest in emergency communications. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201710.md b/meetings/2017/201710.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..84a34fd49 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201710.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area + +* **Date**: `October 6, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area` +* **Presenter**: `Ken Dueker` + +## Details + +Humans, by our nature, have trouble understanding hazards and risk and taking appropriate action. The City of Palo Alto is one of the first cities in the Bay Area to have undergone a new FEMA process that applies best management practices to these topics. Known as the Threat and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), the report for the Palo Alto area may surprise you: . + +Bio: Ken Dueker, the Chief of the Office of Emergency Services (OES), will be our guest speaker to guide us through THIRA and how all of us can and should prepare for various scenarios. The City's OES is a public safety department that not only works on such risk assessments but also deals with topics ranging from earthquakes to terrorism. Learn more here: + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201711.md b/meetings/2017/201711.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e3ed6b75d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201711.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Pacificon 2017: Facts & Figures + +* **Date**: `November 3, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Pacificon 2017: Facts & Figures` +* **Presenter**: `Misa Siemons, Pacificon 2017 Chair` + +## Details + +![KJ6BUE.png](/meetings/2017/KJ6BUE.png) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/201712.md b/meetings/2017/201712.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1e6ee719b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2017/201712.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Elecraft Today & Tomorrow + +* **Date**: `December 1, 2017` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Elecraft Today & Tomorrow` +* **Presenter**: `Wayne Burdick, N6KR` + +## Details + +By Wayne Burdick, N6KR Elecraft CEO. + +Dream To Reality Prize List [HERE](/meetings/2017/prizes-dec2017.pdf) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2017/KJ6BUE.png b/meetings/2017/KJ6BUE.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a15980152 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2017/KJ6BUE.png differ diff --git a/meetings/2017/prizes-dec2017.pdf b/meetings/2017/prizes-dec2017.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4c8097abb Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2017/prizes-dec2017.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/2018/201801.md b/meetings/2018/201801.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..133d97f6b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201801.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Homebrew Night + +* **Date**: `January 5, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Homebrew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +Join us Friday, January 5, 2018 PAARA meeting at Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6 for HOMEBREW NIGHT. No, it has nothing to do with beer. We want to see what you’ve been building or toying with in your workshop. Anything ham or electronics related is great. Bring and show off what you have built. See you all there. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201802.md b/meetings/2018/201802.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..39a3fe2d6 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201802.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Solar 101 + +* **Date**: `February 2, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Solar 101` +* **Presenter**: `Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC` + +## Details + +Rachael will help us will explore the variety of components that make up a small off-grid solar setup, including batteries, solar panels, charge controllers and inverters. This will help you determine your requirements by examining the actual power used by various ham radios, household appliances and other electronic devices and what is needed to run those during short-term, mid-term and long-term power outages.. + +Bio: Rachel Kinoshita moved from Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989 to work for a start-up email software company and has spent most of her career working in the messaging industry. She now spends her time fighting spam, malware and phishing attacks. + +Rachel (KK6DAC) is still a newbie to ham radio, having only gotten her license in early 2013. Although like many things, Rachel jumped in with both feet and soon got her general license, an HF rig and starting exploring the world in the low bands. + +At the same time, she found herself working with her local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help develop and shape their communications plans and policies. She also found her way to the South County ARES (SCARES) organization where she developed an interest in emergency communications. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201803.md b/meetings/2018/201803.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f1f1aa814 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201803.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Parachute Mobile: Past - Present - Future + +* **Date**: `March 2, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Rob Fenn, KC6TYD` +* **Presenter**: `Parachute Mobile: Past - Present - Future` + +## Details + +So why do they jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Come and join us for an exciting and informative presentation where Rob will take you through nine years of Parachute Mobile. Using skydiving as a platform, discover the many unique projects the members of Parachute Mobile have incorporated into each mission. + +Bio: Rob has been in the EMS field since the mid 90's. He is currently working as a paramedic with AMR in Santa Clara County. When Parachute Mobile began Rob was recruited as the Safety Officer. When the Team Coordinator position opened up Rob grab it and has been handling all the coordinating, scheduling, and promoting ever since. He was not a skydiver when he started with the team. Being around and involved in the sport got him interested and in 2011 Rob took the course and a couple years later he was making his own QSO jumps. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201804.md b/meetings/2018/201804.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b0af9e89c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201804.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# The Race To Crack The Nazi Code + +* **Date**: `April 6, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Race To Crack The Nazi Code` +* **Presenter**: `Ralph Simpson` + +## Details + +The Enigma machine was a cunning invention and major advance in cipher technology, which gave the Germans confidence in the secrecy of their messages during World War II. This was a reasonable confidence but proved to be wrong and eventually fatal. The story of the Allies conquering the overwhelming odds against breaking the Nazi code is a story of ingenuity and intrigue. Alan Turing led the Allies efforts to break the Enigma, which significantly shortened the war and ushered in the age of computers. + +The success of cracking the Enigma was kept secret for 29 years after the end of WW2, despite 15,000 people working on the effort. This secrecy is especially incredible for us living in the age of the internet, WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden. Over 35,000 Enigma machines were manufactured, but only 350 are known to exist today. You will see one of these rare machines and have a chance to type in your own secret messages. + +Bio: Ralph Simpson worked in the computer industry for 32 years, at IBM and Cisco Systems. He is now retired and volunteers at a local history museum. He wrote a book on cipher history called, Crypto Wars: 2000 Years of Cipher Evolution. He is also an avid collector of cipher machines, which you can see on his website, . Ralph lives in San Jose in a restored Victorian house, which is also home to his Cipher History Museum and a very understanding wife. They have three grown children. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201805.md b/meetings/2018/201805.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8af972163 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201805.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# 9K2HN, Abdali, Kuwait 2014 DXpedition + +* **Date**: `May 4, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `9K2HN, Abdali, Kuwait 2014 DXpedition` +* **Presenter**: `Bob Vallio, W6RGG` + +## Details + +9K2HN, Abdali, Kuwait 2014 DXpedition. + +Setting our sights on a new record high score from Asia, in the 2014 CQ World Wide CW DX Contest. + +Bob Vallio, W6RGG, was first licensed as a Novice, WN6RGG, in July of 1952, he upgraded to General Class as W6RGG in 1953. Bob has held an Extra Class license since its inception in 1968, and is an accomplished DXer and contester. His DX and contest operations include FO0XX (Clipperton Island ­ ­twice!), XF4L (Revillagigedo), 6Y5BF (Jamaica), 5W1AZ (Western Samoa), KP2A (Virgin Islands), 4U0ITU (ITU HQ in Geneva), VP5VW (Turks & Caicos Islands), 5V7A (Togo) two times, HC8N (Galapagos Islands) four times, OJ0/W6RGG (Market Reef), OH0/W6RGG (Aland Islands), BS7H (Scarborough Reef), in 1997 and 2007, and 9K2HN (Kuwait) in 2014. He has also served in various capacities on the Yasme Foundation Board of Directors since 1965, was a member of the very first ARRL DX Advisory Committee, and is a long­time member and past president of both the Northern California DX Club and the Northern California Contest Club. Bob first made Top of the DXCC Honor Roll in 1982 and still holds that ranking. He has twice been named NCDXC DXer of the Year, and was elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame in May of 1997. + +Bob was the elected Section Communications Manager and Section Manager of the ARRL East Bay Section from 1978 to 2000, and Vice Director of the ARRL Pacific Division from 2000 to 2003. When his friend of over 40 years, Director Jim Maxwell, W6CUF, unexpectedly passed away in 2003, Bob took over as Director and has served continuously in that position since then. Bob has served on every standing committee of the ARRL Board of Directors, most recently being elected by his fellow Directors to the position of Second Vice President. During all of those years of service to the ARRL, Bob has also been involved in Emergency Communications with Alameda County RACES (now known as the Alameda County Sheriff's Communications Team) since 1975. He has served for many years as Chief Radio Officer and currently holds the position of Chief Radio Officer, Emeritus. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201806.md b/meetings/2018/201806.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4a7dd55ed --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201806.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Astrophotography + +* **Date**: `June 1, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Astrophotography` +* **Presenter**: `Rogelio Bernal Andreo` + +## Details + +In this talk, Rogelio will navigate through his own experiences as a deep-sky and nightscape astrophotographer, and how he took a discipline that was mostly driven by scientific goals and transformed it into an art where one can craft their own personal style while still respecting the science of it, where curiosity and inspiration become the driving force and where storytelling is just as important, all accompanied by many of his unrivaled and gorgeous images of our night sky. + +Born in 1969 in Murcia, Spain, Rogelio moved to the US when he was 20. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Harvard University and the Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1995. After earning his bachelor’s degree, Rogelio moved to the SFO bay Area where he has worked for Netscape Communications and eBay as a lead software engineer. In 2008, Rogelio began exploring astrophotograpy as a hobby and has developed a personal style defined by deep widefield images. His photography had lead to international recognition and developed a meaningful influence on the astrophotography discipline. His work has appeared in several Science and astronomy publications including, Astronomy Magazine, Ciel et Espace, Sky and Telescope, and National Geographic. Rogelio’s work has also been televised on BBC, National Geographic, the Discovery Channel and others. His image, “Orion, from Head to Toes” was selected by Discover Magazine”s Bad Astronomy, aa the best astronomy picture of 2010. It was the first time this award was given to an amateur astronomer. He has won many awards including Astronomy Photographer of the Year several times + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201807.md b/meetings/2018/201807.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5db350080 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201807.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Surprise Topic + +* **Date**: `July 6, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Surprise Topic` +* **Presenter**: `Joel, KD6W` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201808.md b/meetings/2018/201808.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..73f63ce93 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201808.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Hams In Puerto Rico + +* **Date**: `August 3, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Hams In Puerto Rico` +* **Presenter**: `Joe Pistritto, N3CKF` + +## Details + +This talk will discuss the deployment process for hams to Puerto Rico with the ARRL and American Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria with some discussion of the environment, the process, what we did in country and what we could do better next time. Questions invited! + +Joe Pistritto was originally licensed as N3CKF in 1983 while living in Maryland. He has lived in California simnvce 1990 and received an Extra Class license in 2007. He has been a regular participant in Field Day and California QSO Party for the last 10 years (mostly operating CQP as N6A and FD as WA6TOW and now K6ARC) After 39 years of work in the IT industry most recently at Google as an SRE Director. Joe retired from full-time work in May 2017. He is still active as a volunteer including non-profit and volunteer work with American Red Cross, the Pacific Battleship Center (USS Iowa) and Sierra Baptist Church of Pioneer, California. Personal hobbies include Astronomy, Amateur Radio, Firearms, Space Development and Off-roading. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201809.md b/meetings/2018/201809.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9cc754c60 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201809.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# The KH1/KH7Z DXpedition to Baker Island + +* **Date**: `September 7, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The KH1/KH7Z DXpedition to Baker Island` +* **Presenter**: `John Miller, K6MM` + +## Details + +Our program for the evening will be a presentation by John, K6MM, on his experiences from the recent KH1/KH7Z DXpedition to Baker Island. It had been 16 years since the last KH1 activation. The team logged almost 70,000 QSOs in 9 days, working under rather harsh conditions near the equator. The Baker Island expedition was the first DXpedition to use the new “dxpedition mode” with FT8. More than 6,000 FT8 QSOs were logged. + +John was first licensed as WV2BQJ in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. For the last decade, he has focused heavily on DXing, contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby. His DXCC total stands at 331 confirmed and he holds 8-Band DXCC. John has been a member of several DXpedition teams: PJ7E (Sint Maarten), K9W (Wake Atoll), K1N (Navassa Island), K5P (Palmyra Island), and KH1/KH7Z (Baker Island). + +John is the President of the Northern California DX Foundation; Past-President of the Northern California Contest Club; a founding member of the CW Operators' Club; and past Director of the Northern California DX Club. He served as Co-Chairman of the International DX Convention for 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. John is also the PAARA website manager. + +In addition to his four grandchildren, John's interests include website design, piano composition, and exploring the back roads of the Bay Area on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201810.md b/meetings/2018/201810.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..96771ea00 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201810.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# The Kepler Mission, in Search of Exoplanets + +* **Date**: `October 5, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Kepler Mission, in Search of Exoplanets` +* **Presenter**: `William Borucki` + +## Details + +Mr. Borucki earned a graduate and undergraduate studies in Physics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an MS, Meteorology, California State University, San Jose. In 1962, he joined the Hypersonic Free Flight Branch at the NASA Ames Research Center. + +From 1962 through 1972, Mr. Borucki conducted laboratory and theoretical studies of the radiation and plasma environments of entry vehicles. In 1972, after the successful Moon landings, he transferred to the Theoretical Studies Branch where he developed mathematical models of the Earth’s stratosphere to predict the effects of nitric oxides and chlorofluoromethanes on the ozone layer. + +In 1984, he began advocating the development of a space mission that could detect Earth-size planets and determine the frequency of Earth-size planets in the habitable zone of Sun-like stars. His proposal to the NASA Discovery Program for the Kepler Mission was selected for funding in 2001 and he was appointed its Principal Investigator. + +Mr. Borucki retired in 2015 from the NASA Ames Research Center. He continues his research as an Ames Associate. + +Mr. Borucki has received many awards, the most recent few are: +* 2017 Election to American Academy of Arts and Sciences +* 2016 Elected Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science +* 2016 Bower Award; Achievement in science-exoplanets, Franklin Institute +* 2015 Frank Drake Award, SETI Institute (10/15/2015) +* 2015 Shaw Prize for conceiving and leading the Kepler Mission + +His memberships include: +* American Astronomical Society +* American Association for the Advancement of Science +* International Astronomical Union + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201811.md b/meetings/2018/201811.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b3c8503e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201811.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# From Farady To Hertz: The Birth Of Wireless + +* **Date**: `November 2, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `From Farady To Hertz: The Birth Of Wireless` +* **Presenter**: `Kathy Balistreri` + +## Details + +Have you ever wondered why and how Heinrich Hertz discovered radio waves? Well, it had nothing to do with communication, he was specifically trying to validate Faraday and Maxwell's radical theory that light was an electromagnetic wave. This is a story of a kind and shy Englishman (Faraday) with no math skills, a charming Scotsman (Maxwell) and his talented wife who saw mathematics where no one else did (James and Katherine Maxwell) and a pessimistic German (Hertz) in a dark room with a magnifying glass. You will never look at your radio in the same way again! + +Kathy Joseph Balistreri is a Physics teacher and historian. She is currently working on her book on the history of electricity and electronics called “The Lightning Tamers: Wild Tales of How We Electrified Our World” and makes videos on the same theme on YouTube under the name “Kathy Loves Physics”. By far the most difficult and rewarding part of her research and studies was in the complicated and cutthroat world of early wireless telegraphy and broadcast radio. If you have any old equipment she would love to see it! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/201812.md b/meetings/2018/201812.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bd691f7db --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2018/201812.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Elecraft Today & Tomorrow + +* **Date**: `December 7, 2018` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Elecraft Today & Tomorrow` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz (WA6HHQ)` + +## Details + +Dream To Reality Prize List + +![DTR-2018-600.png](/meetings/2018/DTR-2018-600.png) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2018/DTR-2018-600.png b/meetings/2018/DTR-2018-600.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cdda1034c Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2018/DTR-2018-600.png differ diff --git a/meetings/2019/201901.md b/meetings/2019/201901.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ab9766e1c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201901.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# HOMEBREW NIGHT + +* **Date**: `January 4, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `HOMEBREW NIGHT` +* **Presenter**: `Many` + +## Details + +Join us Friday, January 4, 2019 PAARA meeting at Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6 for HOMEBREW NIGHT. No, it has nothing to do with beer. We want to see what you’ve been building or toying with in your workshop. Anything ham or electronics related is great. Bring and show off what you have built. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201902.md b/meetings/2019/201902.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3001fc1b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201902.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# The 2014 FT5ZM Amsterdam Island DXpedition + +* **Date**: `February 1st, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The 2014 FT5ZM Amsterdam Island DXpedition` +* **Presenter**: ` Bob Allphin, Jr.; K4UEE` + +## Details + +DXpedition Lead : Bob Allphin, Jr.; K4UEE + +Bob Allphin has participated in, led, or co-led DXpeditions to ELEVEN of the DXCC “top 10 most wanted”. They are Baker/Howland, Heard Island, Bhutan, South Sandwich Islands, South Georgia Island, Peter I Island, Lakshadweep, Desecheo Island, Saba/St. Eustatius, Amsterdam/St. Paul and Navassa Island. In 2012, the HKØNA Malpelo Island DXpedition ranked #12 "most wanted", set a new World Record for QSOs for non-hotel, non fly-in DXpeditions. + +Since retiring fifteen years ago to pursue DXpeditioning more or less full time, he has participated in ten MAJOR DXpeditions that have made over 1.25 million QSOs. He has ELEVEN "DXpedition of the Year" plaques hanging on his wall. + +Bob is an active contester and has participated in 38 contest DXpeditions. From the mid - 80s through the early 2000s, set five single operator/single band World Records and was a competitor in two World Radio Team Championships (WRTC) events in 1996 and 2000. + +Bob is a member of the CQ DX Hall of Fame, Board of Directors of INDEXA, current President of The KP1-5 Project, and former Chairman of the ARRL DX Advisory Committee (DXAC). He is a member of the VooDoo Contest Group, FOC (First Class Operator Club), A-1 Operators Club, the Southeastern DX Club Hall of Fame. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201903.md b/meetings/2019/201903.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..74aef9ab3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201903.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# The 2009 K5D DXpedition to Desecheo Island + +* **Date**: `March 1st, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The 2009 K5D DXpedition to Desecheo Island` +* **Presenter**: `Bob, K4UEE and Ed, W4ZSB` + +## Details + +The 2009 DXpedition to Desecheo Island - K5D is brought to you from a small, uninhabited islet of the archipelago of Puerto Rico located in the northeast of the Mona Passage. It has a land area of only .59 sq. mi. Desecheo has no known bodies of surface water and reaches a maximum elevation of 715 ft. It is most inhospitable! + +Bob, K4UEE and Ed, W4ZSB have produced yet another exciting DXpedition video! In the tradition of previous video productions, the K5D DXpedition video, entitled, "Desecheo… so rare, so near, yet so far" is full of exciting footage of the helicopter trips, the island from the air, camp set up and takedown, QSO pileups you won't believe and an inside look into the logistics of big DXpeditions. Featured interviews with key team members add human interest and of course, humor abounds. + +Amateur Radio DXpeditions are exciting events to watch. Order your own copy of 2009 DXpedition to Desecheo Island - K5D, from DX Engineering, and share the excitement! + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201904.md b/meetings/2019/201904.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..26b83c19e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201904.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Making Waves at UCSC: From Ham Radio to SlugSats + +* **Date**: `__DATE__` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Making Waves at UCSC: From Ham Radio to SlugSats` +* **Presenter**: `Sarah Mitchell, NF2S; Natalie King, KO2V` + +## Details + +### Synopsis + +Sarah Mitchell, NF2S, and Natalie King, KO2V, are the President and Vice President of the UCSC Amateur Radio Club, W6SLG. They are currently co-leading the SlugSat micro-satellite project within the school’s electrical engineering senior capstone course. During their time serving as club leadership, Sarah and Natalie have led an initiative to revitalize the UCSC radio club. Through accessible projects, equipment fundraising, field trips, and on-campus licensing exam sessions, the two undergraduates have successfully increased both UCSC ARC membership and the club’s reach within the engineering department. Sarah and Natalie have taken their interest in amateur radio outside of the club, by designing a satellite for the ham community in a project called SlugSat. SlugSat is a fully student run, designed, and built CubeSat project for HF amateur radio communications and do particle physics research. While most CubeSats are designed to operate on the UHF/VHF frequencies, SlugSat’s main payload is to use an HF linear transponder to operate with a 21.4 MHz uplink and 29.4 MHz downlink. The challenge of building a full satellite from the ground up has been an incredible learning experience for all students involved and they are all excited for an opportunity to see their work go to space. + +### Sarah Mitchell, NF2S + +Club President Sarah Mitchell is a senior in electrical engineering and mathematics at UC Santa Cruz. After graduating, She will continue pursuing her interest in satellites and space robotics at Space Systems/Loral (SSL) over the summer before moving on to a masters focusing in robotics. Since joining the UCSC Radio Club, she has enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about RF engineering while also engaging with the ham community. + +### Natalie King, KO2V + +Vice President Natalie King is a senior in computer engineering at UC Santa Cruz pursuing a robotics and control focus. She will soon begin her master’s within the school’s Machine Interaction Lab. Natalie was first drawn to amateur radio through her interest in community engagement, and has used her position as Vice President of the UCSC ARC to help students use HAM radio to become more hands-on in their coursework. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201905.md b/meetings/2019/201905.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d6a5a0ba6 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201905.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# The TBJ-1: A Tri-Band Base Antenna + +* **Date**: `May 3rd, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The TBJ-1: A Tri-Band Base Antenna` +* **Presenter**: `Ed Fong, WB6IQN` + +## Details + +### Synopsis + +The May meeting speaker will be Ed Fong (WB6IQN). As many of you know, he is the inventor of the DBJ-1 and DBJ-2 antenna that was featured in the February 2003 and March 2007 QST. The DBJ-1 is a highly effective dual band VHF/UHF base station antenna and the DBJ-2 is the portable roll up version. The DBJ-2 won the QST Plaque of the Month Award. Both of these antennas are featured in the ARRL VHF antenna Handbook and also in the ARRL Antenna Classic Handbook. There are over 23,000 of these antennas in use today. His most recent antenna is the TBJ-1 – a triband base antenna that was published in March 2017 QST. This antenna covers 2mtr/220 MHz/70cm in one 6ft ¾ inch pvc pipe and requires no radials. + +Ed will give a history on how these antennas were developed and the theory on how and why they work so well. There is no “black magic” to antennas. He will explain in a non-mathematical manner to convince you for overall performance and simplicity his approach is one of the most practical. + +He will bring a limited quantity of 10 antennas for sale at $50 each. + +### Bio + +Ed Fong was first licensed in 1968 as WN6IQN. He later upgraded to Extra Class (when 20 WPM was required ) with his present call of WB6IQN. He obtained the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Univ. of California at Berkeley and his Ph.D. from the Univ. of San Francisco. A Senior Member of the IEEE, he has 12 patents and over 40 published papers and books in the area of communications and integrated circuit design. Presently, he is employed by the University of California, Santa Cruz (previously with Berkeley from 1997-2010) as an instructor teaching graduate classes in RF design and high speed interface. In his 35 year career, he has done work for Stanford University, National Semiconductor, Advanced Micro Devices, numerous startup companies in the Silicon Valley. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201906.md b/meetings/2019/201906.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..62ecc2cbb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201906.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# The Camp Fire - Phones, Fires and Failures + +* **Date**: `June 7th, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Camp Fire - Phones, Fires and Failures` +* **Presenter**: `Alan Thompson - W6WN` + +## Details + +### Synopsis + +One of the big lessons of the Camp and other fires is People must find more resilient solution to help ensure our communities get timely, life-saving information about fast-moving disasters like the Camp Fire, especially in light of our collective over-reliance on cell phones and the Internet for everything - technologies that, in turn, depend on a trillion dollars of vulnerable infrastructure not to fail. Here's an outline of the Presentation: +* Time Line detailing the sequence of events that unfolded on November 8, the first day of the fire +* Catastrophic points of failure that impacted emergency communications, alerts, and evacuations +* Our Team's role in restoring damaged cell phone services, and day-lighting the vulnerabilities that caused us to be there in the first place +* Suggestions for actions we can all take right now to help save lives in our own, local communities +* The role that "Community Radio" might play in this effort (this part is only an introduction to a separate presentation) + +### Bio +Alan first became a Ham at age 11. At the time, he was the 2nd youngest Ham Radio Operator in the US. He let his license lapse, and just came back on air in 2017. Alan is the Owner and Field Engineer for El Dorado Networks in El Dorado County, and is responsible for installing satellite TV and Internet systems in the Western US and Mexico. Projects include work for Facebook, Intelsat, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and, most recently, he was part of a Disaster Recovery Team that helped restore cell phone service after the Camp Fire. Alan will cover communications failures during the Camp Fire, and offer suggestions on how communities can mitigate similar disasters here. Alan has been in the satellite communications business for 35 years, ever since the "BUD (Big Ugly Dish) Days" in 1983. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201907.md b/meetings/2019/201907.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2d41f70f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201907.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area + + +* **Date**: `July 12th, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Hazards, Risks & Emergency Operations in the Palo Alto Area` +* **Presenter**: `Ken Dueker - KB6BPM` + +## Details + +OES Chief Kenneth Dueker, J.D., is the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Palo Alto and has held that position since 2011. + +Chief Dueker joined the Palo Alto Police Department in the 1990s as a Reserve Officer and, later, worked full-time. He served in the Field Services Division (Patrol) as well as the Investigative Services Division (Detectives) in general law enforcement as well as special projects, later, reporting directly to the City Manager and to the Police Chief. + +Chief Dueker previously was a corporate emergency planner for the Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) where he developed life safety and disaster recovery contingency plans for the protection of company personnel and facilities. These plans and programs were tested and validated during the Northridge Earthquake of 1994. + +Chief Dueker is also the founder of PowerFlare Corporation, a maker of environmentally friendly, rugged LED lighting and signal products for public safety and rescue. + +Chief Dueker completed graduate school at Harvard University where he earned a doctorate in law (J.D.) from Harvard Law School. He holds an undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Pomona College (Claremont Colleges). He is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201908.md b/meetings/2019/201908.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..905b85150 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201908.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Using piezoelectric material as a radiating element for VLF communications + +* **Date**: `August 2, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Using piezoelectric material as a radiating element for VLF communications` +* **Presenter**: `Mark Kemp` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201909.md b/meetings/2019/201909.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..46f74d0bd --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201909.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# Amateur Radio Communications During Disasters + +* **Date**: `September 6, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Amateur Radio Communications During Disasters` +* **Presenter**: `Alan Thompson, W6WN` + +## Details +Most of us nowadays depend entirely upon cell-phone and Internet services to stay in touch with our friends and families. These services, in turn, depend upon billions of dollars of technology not to fail. The last few years have seen a dramatic rise in the frequency and intensity of storms, fires, power shutdowns, and other natural and man-made disasters - events which often disrupt these vital communications services. Recent examples include 9/11, the Boston Marathon bombing, the Carr and Camp Fires, and Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina, Maria and Irma, which wiped out cell and Internet communications, sometimes for days or weeks. With the ever-increasing impacts of climate change and political tensions, these disasters may only become more frequent and more intense - putting us all at greater risk. + +For years, Ham Radio Operators have stood ready to use Radio during these kinds of emergencies to help restore communications when normal communications fail. This has worked well to aid First Responders like the Red Cross. However, it has become increasingly critical for the average citizen to also have alternative methods to communicate when cell phone and Internet services fail. Getting a Ham Radio license is not for everyone, and requires passing a technical exam well beyond the interests or capability of most average citizens. + +In this talk, Radio For The Rest of Us, Alan Thompson will highlight these cell phone and Internet service vulnerabilities, and how our unconscious over-reliance on cell phones for virtually everything puts us at serious risk. He'll also suggest ways how "the rest of us" might help ourselves, our friends, our families and community stay safer in the face of cell-phone and Internet service failures. + + +### Presentation Outline +1. Profiles of recent disasters, and catastrophic points of failure that impacted emergency communications, alerts, and evacuations, placing people at risk +2. Coverage and comparisons of various communications tools, backups and alternatives to cell phones +3. "Radio For The Rest of Us" programs to support citizen-to-citizen emergency communications in our own, local communities +4. The opportunity for Ham Radio Operators and Clubs to lead the way in implementing and sustaining these programs, and thereby help to ensure the future of the hobby + +### About Alan Thompson + +Alan Thompson is a licensed Amateur Radio Operator who grew up and still lives in Placerville California. He's the Owner and Field Engineer for El Dorado Networks in Diamond Springs, and provides satellite Internet systems installations and maintenance services for businesses and governmental organizations including Facebook, Intelsat, Bank of America / Merrill Lynch, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Aviation Administration. On one of his most recent projects, he was part of a Disaster Recovery Team that installed several satellite Internet backup systems to help restore cell-phone service ten days after the 2018 Camp Fire rubbed out electronic communications in Paradise and Magalia. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201910.md b/meetings/2019/201910.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..21b7a813e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201910.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Knowledge, sufficiently forgotten, is indistinguishable from Magic + +* **Date**: `October 4, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Knowledge, sufficiently forgotten, is indistinguishable from Magic` +* **Presenter**: `Shrikumar, KA6Q` + +## Details + +Shrikumar KA6Q: I have been a Ham Radio enthusiast for over 36 years, and a licensed Ham for about 36 weeks. Since I grew up in a negative-20 year time-warp in my high-school days, and thence transplanted to Silicon Valley at the temporal edge of civilization, I am just as comfortable with valves viz. as ECC81, (translation ... "electron tubes, like 12AT7"), as I am with ML-engines implemented in 14nm FinFETs. My favourite [sic] bed-time reading material has ranged from the Lenkurt Demodulator to Running Light Without Overbyte. + +In this informal talk, I would like to share a sneak-peek from something that's currently cooking on my lab-bench, when I set out to build something specifically because it seems impossible. During this journey, I learned about innovations that had been made way back in the 30s and 40s, which somehow seemed to have been forgotten by Hams in all the intervening years. One example relates to SSB that can be demodulated by plain AM radios, known as CSSB, or Compatible Single Side Band. And a second related one is, how, despite widely-held conventional Ham wisdom, you can indeed boost SSB signals with a saturating power amplifier that is most definitely not linear." + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201911.md b/meetings/2019/201911.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7f2623db5 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201911.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# An Overview Of Station Interference + +* **Date**: `November 1, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `An Overview Of Station Interference` +* **Presenter**: `Jim Brown, K9YC` + +## Details + +### Presentation Summary +This talk provides solutions for all of the ways that closely spaced stations can interfere with each on Field Day, SO2R contesting, and multi-transmitter setups for contesting, CQP county expeditions, and even DXpeditions. + +### Bio +Jim was first licensed in 1955 as WN8FNI, W8FNI (General Class) in 1956, and Amateur Extra and First Class Radiotelephone in 1959. He received his BSEE at University of Cincinnati in 1964, where he was trustee of W8YX, and as a student, worked for R L Drake. He moved to Chicago in 1964, (received W9NEC) worked briefly for Motorola, taught for 5 years at DeVry, then worked in pro audio, retiring in 2009. In 2003, he received K9YC under the Vanity licensing program. In the spring of 2006, he moved to Santa Cruz. He is active in the Northern California Contest Club (NCCC) and is a contributor to the ARRL Handbook and ARRL Antenna Book. + +See you all there !! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2019/201912.md b/meetings/2019/201912.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fbfb5e6da --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2019/201912.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# An Overview Of New Elecraft K4 Direct Sampling SDR HF Transceiver + +* **Date**: `December 6th, 2019` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `An Overview Of New Elecraft K4 Direct Sampling SDR HF Transceiver` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K3S and other transceivers, and co-founder of Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed 48 years, he credits his early interest in Amateur Radio with leading him to a career in electronic design and management. He received a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University, and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Prior to Elecraft, Eric was co-founder and President of Verisys, a test equipment manufacturer of high performance protocol analyzers for the mass storage market. Wayne and Eric have both been inducted into the QRP Hall of Fame, and also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award in 2001 for their Elecraft designs. + +See you all there !! + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202001.md b/meetings/2020/202001.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ba8b4bbe5 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202001.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Homebrew Night + +* **Date**: `January 3rd, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Homebrew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many presenters` + +## Details + +Join us Friday, January 3, 2020 PAARA meeting at Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6 for HOMEBREW NIGHT. + +No, it has nothing to do with beer. We want to see what you’ve been building or toying with in your workshop. Anything ham or electronics related is great. Bring and show off what you have built. + +See you all there !! + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202002.md b/meetings/2020/202002.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0950015f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202002.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# 3D Printing For Ham Radio + +* **Date**: `February 7, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `3D Printing For Ham Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Joel Wilhite - KD6W` + +## Details + +3D printers are everywhere and the filament choices are vast. The question is where to begin or how to get started without heaps or frustration and burning hard earned dollars. At first glance it will appear to be very challenging and yes, there are some things to learn to be successful. But once you make your first print, you will watch it in amazement during nearly the entire print cycle. + +But getting a printer is only part of the story. Your mechanical skills and envisioning parts in 3 dimensions is the other skill you will need to grasp. Joel Wilhite - KD6W will present the case for dusting off your drafting skills and show some software tools for drawing and exporting and slicing partsfor "3D" printing, and explain why you should never buy an antenna insulator or worry about lost buttons and knobs. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202003.md b/meetings/2020/202003.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..55b0648ed --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202003.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# March 6th Meeting Has Been Cancelled + +* **Date**: `March 6, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `__TITLE__` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +The March 6th Meeting Has Been Cancelled + +Please check back later for information about the April meeting. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202004.md b/meetings/2020/202004.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c7c5c7361 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202004.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# __TITLE__ + +* **Date**: `April 3, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `__TITLE__` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +PAARA members and friends, the next PAARA meeting (4/3/20) will be conducted using Zoom. The link below will take you directly to the meeting though you may be prompted to download Zoom onto your device first if you don't already have it installed. You can connect to the meeting using any device. As I request in the PDF Zoom meeting guide, please use your first name and callsign when connecting as well as have your microphone muted. + +Download the PDF ZOOM Guide from HERE + +I plan on starting the meeting by 7:15 PM so please be there by then, though you can still join late. I'll start the Zoom connection around 6:30 PM so anyone who hasn't used Zoom before can connect early to test out their connection or see what the interface looks like. + +The virtual meeting will be a bit different than a usual meeting but it will give us a chance to "get together" and chat as well as catch up with each other. At this moment, there will not be a speaker as we've not identified one that has only a PowerPoint presentation. That could change between now and the time of the meeting. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202005.md b/meetings/2020/202005.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ee23a6263 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202005.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# __TITLE__ + +* **Date**: `May 1, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `__TITLE__` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202006.md b/meetings/2020/202006.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d6ce93c00 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202006.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Operating from Aruba and the contests you work from down there + +* **Date**: `June 5, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Operating from Aruba and the contests you work from down there` +* **Presenter**: `Ed Muns, WØYK` + +## Details + +Ed, W0YK, has operated from Japan, Jamaica, Aruba and The Galapagos. Since 2005, he has made 4-5 trips per year to Aruba for 1-2 week periods, operating CW and RTTY contests. In 2008 and again in 2019, along with station owners AE6Y/P49Y and W6LD/P40L, disassembled the three towers and antennas, rebuilding them with all new material. The indoor portion of the station undergoes constant upgrading and improvement. Operating from a DX location has challenges, especially if it involves maintaining a station in a salt-water environment. Today's remote-operation technology can reduce the travel, but it also increases the station complexity and maintenance work. There are a number of ways one can get started in DX operation that range from traveling to an existing DX ham’s station to joining an existing multi-operator trip to owning and maintaining a station overseas. + +Speaker: Ed Muns, WØYK +Ed, W0YK, entered CW and SSB DX contests initially in the early 1970s as a way to work new band/mode-countries for DXCC. His interest rapidly evolved from DXing to contesting with his early learning at the K0RF multi-multi. Today, CW and RTTY contesting dominate Ed's operating time. His local contest club, the Northern California Contest Club (NCCC), mounted an effort for the club competition gavel first offered in the 2004 ARRL RTTY Round-Up where Ed reluctantly (kicking and screaming) learned how to setup RTTY and ultimately won the Pacific Division SOHP plaque. He ironically enjoyed that induction into RTTY so much that he now includes all the major RTTY contests in his contesting schedule. With his P49X call sign, Ed holds the world SOHP record in ARRL RTTY Round-Up, having broken the record eight times, and the world SOHP record in CQ WPX RTTY, having broken that record seven times and set a world SOHP record in the 2010 CQ WW RTTY. He was inducted into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame in May 2014. This is his thirteenth year at CTU delivering the two Digital Contesting presentations and Q&A. + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202007.md b/meetings/2020/202007.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7a0495d0b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202007.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# __TITLE__ + +* **Date**: `July 3, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `__TITLE__` +* **Presenter**: `__PRESENTER__` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202008.md b/meetings/2020/202008.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f81b116a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202008.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Transceiver Performance for the HF - DX Operator + +* **Date**: `August 7, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Transceiver Performance for the HF - DX Operator` +* **Presenter**: `Rob Sherwood, NC0B` + +## Details + +How good is your receiver in todays operating environment? What should I look for when researching a new receiver or transceiver? Rob will give us some performance items to consider when looking for a replacement receiver or transceiver for our shack. + +Bio +Ham radio began for me in 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio, as both a novice and general-class operator. After graduating college in 1969 with a degree in physics, I moved to Denver and worked for KOA radio as an engineer until 1987. While at KOA, I maintained their 50 KW AM and FM transmitters, microwave links and studio equipment. + +1974 saw the beginning of Sherwood Engineering, offering roofing filters and upgrade kits for the Drake R-4C. In 1976 I started measuring receiver performance on dozens of radios, since reviews in QST did not correlate with actual on-air observations at crunch time in CW contests. In 1977 “ham radio magazine” published the first of several of my articles on receiver problems and cures, vertical antenna ground systems and mobile antenna efficiency. Those articles are available on my web site as PDF files. Receiver test data is now web based with over 100 transceivers included at . + +Rob has give talks at several Ham Conventions over the years including Dayton, Visalia, Cosy Wyoming HamCon, Duke City Hamfest, and many others. + +Thirteen years ago, my XYL encouraged me to build my dream contest station on 10 acres east of Ft. Collins, Colorado on the Pawnee Grassland. This has made it possible to evaluate top transceivers in major contests in a real-world environment to augment my laboratory data. This rural setting has allowed me to focus my interest on effective antennas. Six towers support 9 mono-band HF yagi antennas, plus 6 and 2 meters, and several wire antennas on 160, 40 and 30 meters. A 70cm yagi was added in the fall of 2019. + +My most recent new project has been making contacts on the new 630m band with a transverter from Australia. An IC-7300 on 160 meters handles receiver and transmit on 630m. I use my 160-meter Marconi T antenna with a separate tuner. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202009.md b/meetings/2020/202009.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a91a3f95e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202009.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# A week-long ham radio, camping, learning, and living event + +* **Date**: `September 4, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `A week-long ham radio, camping, learning, and living event` +* **Presenter**: `Rob, KC6TYD; Rachel, KKC6DAC; Frank, AF0XX; and Karen, KK6NGA` + +## Details + +Rob, KC6TYD; Rachel, KKC6DAC; Frank, AF0XX; and Karen, KK6NGA will share their adventures experienced during Quartzfest 2020. See what happens when you mix ham radio with boondocking. From daily seminars to four-wheel driving to evening campfire camaraderie. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202010.md b/meetings/2020/202010.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..86762e65d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202010.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# SCV Section Manager Responsibilities + +* **Date**: `October 2, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `SCV Section Manager Responsibilities` +* **Presenter**: `James Armstrong, NV6W` + +## Details + +BIO (from QRZ): +Celebrating over 40 years in amateur radio. Novice class license issued 1974 (WN6EMR); upgraded to General class in 1975 (WB6EMR). Advanced and Amateur Extra Class licenses issued 1987. Current vanity callsign (NV6W) issued 2012. Ex-7J1AJP (Japan). + +* Memberships: DXCC, WAC, AJD, WARFA, Ten Ten International, and the Royal Order of the Wouff-Hong. +* Section Manager, ARRL Santa Clara Valley, effective August 2020. +* Highlights: + * Eyeball QSO with Taroh Yagi, JH1WIX and his XYL Emiko at their home in Ohtaku, Kugahara, Tokyo in September 1990, courtesy Kazuo Fukuda, JA1GUW. + * Commercial FCC Licenses issued in 2012 + * Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate with Ship Radar Endorsement -- the only active T2 in San Jose, California. + * General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) with Ship Radar Endorsement + * GMDSS Radio Operator / Maintainer License (DB) with Ship Radar Endorsement + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202011.md b/meetings/2020/202011.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0c634ea37 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202011.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# An Introduction to Amateur Radio Satellite Communications + +* **Date**: `November 6, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `An Introduction to Amateur Radio Satellite Communications` +* **Presenter**: `Fred Cunha, K6FVC` + +## Details + +Working portable and base station satellite configurations are an interesting aspect of ham radio. The talk covers an introduction to common terminology, basic theory, equipment, and operation. Resources are provided for further research and education. + +BIO: +Fred is an Amateur Extra licensee and an Extra Class ARRL Volunteer Examiner. He got into amateur radio to enhance his position as an RN MICN for San Joaquin County in 2017. Fred worked in several Central Valley ER ’s as an RN and now works in Home Health as a RN Case Manager. Prior to that, he worked for IBM in several roles including a systems engineer and certified project manager. Fred also volunteers with the Parachute Mobile ground crew team. + +Fred enjoys HF with a FTDX-3000D and uses an FT-847 for satellite and base station VHF/UHF work. Antennas are CIRO MIDI Loop, simple J-Pole and the M2 – LEO-PAC antenna system. He also does packet and WinLink on both VHF and HF. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2020/202012.md b/meetings/2020/202012.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..53d018569 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2020/202012.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# 22 Years of Elecraft + +* **Date**: `December 4, 2020` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `22 Years of Elecraft` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +A short history of Elecraft, including lots of products, behind the scenes pictures, crazy customers, DXpeditions and a lot of fun! + +BIO: +Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K4, K3S, K2, and other transceivers, and co-founder of Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed 49 years, he credits his early interest in Amateur Radio with leading him to a career in electronic design and management. He received his B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Prior to Elecraft, Eric was co-founder and President of Verisys, a test equipment manufacturer of high-performance protocol analyzers for the mass storage market. +Wayne and Eric have both been inducted into the QRP Hall of Fame, and also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award in 2001 for their Elecraft designs. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202101.md b/meetings/2021/202101.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e4124743b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202101.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# DB Cooper Skyjack. Cold Case Revisited + +* **Date**: `January 8, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `DB Cooper Skyjack. Cold Case Revisited` +* **Presenter**: `Mark Meltzer, AF6IM` + +## Details + +On Nov 24 1971 a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Airlines 727. The plane landed in Seattle where Cooper demand- ed and received $200,000 in cash and four par- achutes. He then ordered the plane to take off and parachuted out the rear air stair door somewhere over rural Washington. + +The DB Cooper skyjacking is the only unsolved air piracy case in American history. To this day the FBI remains stymied in its efforts to identify Cooper. + +Mark Meltzer, AF6IM, is a parachutist with over 52 years of skydiving experience. Mark, who has degrees in electrical engineering and law, has done extensive research into the Cooper case. He has appeared on several TV produc- tions about DB Cooper including two History Channel series. He has also co authored a sci- entific journal article examining the use of sea- sonal diatoms as a forensic tool to establish submersion dates on some Cooper loot found neatly stacked under the sand on a Columbia River sand bar years after the skyjack. His talk at PAARA will give an overview of the case and explore the tantalizing possibility that Cooper used radio communications to rendezvous with an accomplice on the ground. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202102.md b/meetings/2021/202102.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..13d245ad6 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202102.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# A portable magnetic loop antenna covering 80 through 20m ham bands + +* **Date**: `February 5, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `A portable magnetic loop antenna covering 80 through 20m ham bands` +* **Presenter**: `Lucian Ploias, VA7LDT` + +## Details + +Lucian is a Mechanical Engineer of 30 years and is self-employed. He boasts of being an avid “boat anchor” collector since he was a student; especially military gear from WW2. He loves to experiment with antennas and chasing DX. That is what motivated him to build a magnetic loop as a portable multiband antenna. Lucian lives on a small island 15 miles NW of Vancouver amongst other islands. He enjoys setting sail in his dinghy and working DX from some of those islands. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202103.md b/meetings/2021/202103.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e273e88fa --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202103.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Early Digital Communications: 176 Years of Telegraph Apparatus + +* **Date**: `March 5, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Early Digital Communications: 176 Years of Telegraph Apparatus` +* **Presenter**: `Rick Ferranti, W6NIR` + +## Details + +Rick grew up in Menlo Park and was PAARAgraphs editor from 1972 - 76, then moved to the Boston area to attend grad school (and regularly QSO with the original W6NIR from university club stations W1AF and W1MX.) He worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for nearly 20 years before returning to the SF Peninsula in 1999 to start his current position at the Stanford Research Institute. Rick is interested in the history of radio technology, in restoring communications equipment from the last century, and in capturing "natural radio" signals at wavelengths greater than 30 kilometers. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202104.md b/meetings/2021/202104.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b773d6712 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202104.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Bob Heil from Heil Sound + +* **Date**: `April 2, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Bob Heil from Heil Sound` +* **Presenter**: `Bob Heil, KN9EID` + +## Details + +Bob Heil, KN9EID: A reflection of one’s many contributions to the sound industry and amateur radio. Bob will share stories from his earlier days as an organist, to working with famous musicians and the advancement of their sound. Of course, we can’t forget about his superior audio products for your ham shack. Bob promises to leave you with new tips on optimizing your station. + +First licensed in 1956, Amateur Radio has been the foundation of my careers in the sound reinforcement industry as well as bringing high quality, articulate audio to Amateur Radio. Entering this great hobby during the best sun spot cycle helped me to focus on designing and building one of the first VHF SSB KW stations. Throughout the years, I have enjoyed designing many antennas, from the 128 element two meter ''J' Beam array in 1960 to the latest - phased arrays on 40 and 75 meters. I enjoy all of the bands from 160 meters through two meters working my many friends and especially newcomers to this great hobby. Heil Sound is honored to be the only manufacturer in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202105.md b/meetings/2021/202105.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1fb2c14b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202105.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Radio Waves in Planetary Research + +* **Date**: `May 7, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Radio Waves in Planetary Research` +* **Presenter**: `Rob French, AC6GO` + +## Details + +"Radio Waves in Planetary Research" + +Radio technology has played a major role in astronomy ever since 1933, when Karl Jansky accidentally discovered that the center of our galaxy emits broad-spectrum radio noise. In a similar fashion, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson accidentally discovered the Cosmic Microwave Background (proof of the Big Bang) in 1965 while working for Bell Labs. But did you know that radio is also used extensively in planetary research within our own solar system? Jupiter and Saturn emit their own radio signatures, some of which can be detected by amateurs here on Earth. Large radio observatories like Arecibo (RIP) and Goldstone have used RADAR to observe every planet from Mercury to Saturn (along with hundreds of asteroids), often in incredible detail. Spacecraft like Voyager 1 and 2, Cassini, and Juno contain high-precision oscillators that enable extremely sensitive Doppler shift measurements from Earth, allowing the characterization of planetary gravitational fields. Finally, radio waves passing through planetary atmospheres and ring systems allow us to determine their internal structure and even, potentially, the age of Saturn's rings. In this talk we will give an overview of some of the more fascinating uses for radio waves in planetary research and discuss the dramatic results that could not have been found any other way. + +Rob French (AC6GO) is a planetary researcher at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, CA. He uses images from Voyager, Cassini, and the Hubble Space Telescope to investigate the origin and evolution of the rings and moons of the outer planets. He recently co-authored a book chapter on Saturn's dusty F ring and was the co-discoverer of Hippocamp, a small moon of Neptune. Rob is also deeply involved with NASA's Planetary Data System, which is tasked with archiving all science data from NASA space missions for use by future generations. He lives in Sunnyvale, CA with his wife and three cats (one of which is named for a moon of Jupiter), has been a licensed amateur radio operator for nearly 30 years, and is an avid pilot. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202106.md b/meetings/2021/202106.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..73936af3c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202106.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Ham Radio Adventures + +* **Date**: `June 4, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Ham Radio Adventures` +* **Presenter**: `Steve Galchutt, WGØAT` + +## Details + +My adventure into Ham Radio started in the mid 50s with a one transistor crystal set I got for my 9th birthday. I roamed the neighborhoods clipping on to fences, down spouts and anything metal to see what I could pull in on that tiny earphone. I was enamored with radio waves. (Licensed as WV6HXL ‘ 58) The magic that happens when out on the trail miles from no where and able to make contact using a simple wire in a tree and a tiny CW rig you've built yourself is what really does it for me still today! It's that same thrill I got from having my very 'First QSO' aka hearing my call sign coming back to me from the other station. SOTA (Summits on The Air) is my current passion! + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202107.md b/meetings/2021/202107.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a241524bc --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202107.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Spend time with Dave Minster, NA2AA + +* **Date**: `July 9, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Spend time with Dave Minster, NA2AA` +* **Presenter**: `Dave Minster, NA2AA` + +## Details + +ARRL’s Chief Executive Officer + +David Minster, NA2AA, of Wayne, New Jersey, is ARRL’s new Chief Executive Officer. He is new post started September 28, 2020. Minster began his career as a software engineer, moving into management. From there, he spent some time as COO and CIO for a fine jewelry manufacturer and retailer. Minster got his Novice license, WB2MAE, in 1977, when he was in his teens. He progressed from Advanced to Amateur Extra and, after a stint as NW2D, he settled on the vanity call sign NA2AA in the 1990s as a way to honor a mentor, N2AA, and the contest station that he used to frequent, K2GL, in Tuxedo Park, New York. Minster earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from The Ohio State University and has a special interest in satellites, digital communications, remote operation, and ham radio computing and software. He has written keyer software for the commercial market, and contest logging, packet, and satellite telemetry software for personal use. In addition to being an ARRL member, Minster is a member of AMSAT, the Frankford Radio Club, the Straight Key Century Club, CWops, and the North American QRP CW Club. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202108.md b/meetings/2021/202108.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f5347790f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202108.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Space Weather and HF Propagation + +* **Date**: `August 6, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Space Weather and HF Propagation` +* **Presenter**: `Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA` + +## Details + +The presentation will begin with a review of the layers of the ionosphere. We will go over several websites that offer space weather information, and which parameters are important for HF propagation. We will then tie space weather parameters to propagation on the various HF bands. + +Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, started his radio career as a short wave listener in the late 1950s. He received his Novice license (WN9AVT) in October 1961, and selected K9LA in 1977. Carl is an electrical engineering graduate of Purdue University and was an RF design engineer until his retirement in 2013. Carl enjoys propagation research, DXing (he’s at the Top of the Honor Roll), contesting (he was NCJ Editor from 2002-2007), experimenting with antennas and restoring/using vintage equipment. + +He and his wife Vicky AE9YL enjoy traveling, which has included DXpeditions to Syria (YK9A in 2001), to Market Reef (OJ0/AE9YL and OJ0/K9LA in 2002) and numerous trips to ZF (Vicky is ZF2YL and Carl is ZF2LA). He has received the Bill Orr W6SAI Technical Writing Award, the YASME Foundation Excellence Award and the Indiana Radio Club Council Technical Excellence Award. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202109.md b/meetings/2021/202109.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..913dd1b09 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202109.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Node-RED. What Is It? + +* **Date**: `September 10, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Node-RED. What Is It?` +* **Presenter**: `Andreas Junge, N6NU` + +## Details + +Practically hot off the press! This month's QST featured an article on Node-RED. It’s all about Flow Based Programming. Invented by J. Paul Morrison in the 1970s, flow-based programming is a way of describing an application’s behavior as a network of black-boxes, or “nodes” as they are called in Node-RED. Each node has a well-defined purpose; it is given some data, it does something with that data and then it passes that data on. So, what does this have to do with ham radio? Andreas will show us how this open-source software can be an easy solution for controlling many applications in the ham shack. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202110.md b/meetings/2021/202110.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2e7a80450 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202110.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Alpha Hotel Six Charlie Yankee: Ham Radio documentary + +* **Date**: `October 1, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Alpha Hotel Six Charlie Yankee: Ham Radio documentary` +* **Presenter**: `Michael T Workman` + +## Details + +Description: +Documentary filmmaker Michael T Workman shares and discusses his short documentary Alpha Hotel Charlie Yankee. The film features Hiroki Kato and other PAARA members. The film was made in the Stanford MFA Program in Documentary film. It is entirely shot on a Bolex film camera in black and white. + +BIO: +Michael T. Workman is a filmmaker, film programmer, and organizer based in San Francisco. Workman’s documentaries have won awards and screened at festivals around the world. He received his B.F.A. in Art and B.A. in Filmmaking from the University of Montana in 2015 and his M.F.A. in Documentary Film from Stanford University in 2021. + +Workman grew up living between a trailer park and a house without wheels in Missoula, Montana. Having experienced his family's struggle with addiction and surviving on a low income, issues of exploitation and class are central to his concerns in art and organizing. His documentary From Parts Unknown follows Jesse, whose dire need to cope with PTSD led him to find an outlet in the hard-won expression of underground professional wrestling. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Northwest Film Festival and is distributed by Real Stories and Means TV. His latest documentary, Favor & Grace, was a collaboration with Oakland-based artist Adrian L Burrell; the film explores the damage inflicted on families affected by police violence. Favor & Grace screened at festivals around the world and is distributed by Means TV. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202111.md b/meetings/2021/202111.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..deaf4b8d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202111.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Sausage-Making at the ARRL + +* **Date**: `November 5, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Sausage-Making at the ARRL` +* **Presenter**: `Kristen, K6WX` + +## Details + +As usual, there are many things going on at ARRL. Some you may know about and some you may not. I am fortunate to sit on a number of Board committees, and that gives me insight and influence over what’s happening between our semi-annual Board Meetings. I won’t be doing slides, so this is more like a discussion. This is your chance to ask questions and get answers about how the sausage is made and what it’s made of. + +Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, has been interested in radio since she was about 5 years old. She started in Amateur Radio in 1979 getting her ticket while at MIT. Kristen has worked in many diverse areas from analog circuit design to image processing to starting and running an ISP. She is currently working at Apple in Core Networking, and spent many years at Sun Microsystems Laboratories where she was researching robustness and emergent properties of large distributed computer systems. She is a long time denizen of Silicon Valley and has worked at or consulted for many of the usual suspects. Kristen is an active ham and loves to chase DX on HF with her Elecraft K2 which she built while visiting her mother in Florida. She is ARRL Pacific Division Director, past president of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Assoc., past Q&A columnist for Nuts and Volts magazine, and is active in many local clubs. Kristen was recently inducted into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame. She is also a Private Pilot. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2021/202112.md b/meetings/2021/202112.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f6b105547 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2021/202112.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# 23 Years of Elecraft + +* **Date**: `December 3, 2021` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `23 Years of Elecraft` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +Bio: Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K4, K3S, K2, and other transceivers, and co-founder of Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed 49 years, he credits his early interest in Amateur Radio with leading him to a career in electronic design and management. He received his B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Wayne and Eric have both been inducted into the QRP Hall of Fame, and also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award in 2001 for their Elecraft designs. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202201.md b/meetings/2022/202201.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2a0834ae0 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202201.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Home Brew Night + +* **Date**: `January 7, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Home Brew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many, not just one` + +## Details + +Program: "Home Brew" meeting. + +Bring any home brew items to the meeting for a bit of show and tell. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202202.md b/meetings/2022/202202.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0c310e638 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202202.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# HF Propagation with a Twist + +* **Date**: `February 4, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `HF Propagation with a Twist` +* **Presenter**: `Mikko Sannala, AB6RF` + +## Details + +n/a + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202203.md b/meetings/2022/202203.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..24c30399d --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202203.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Ham Radio: Serving Large public events + +* **Date**: `March 4, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Ham Radio: Serving Large public events` +* **Presenter**: `Rob Orr, K9RST` + +## Details + +Rob will be discussing how ham radio became part of the Chicago Marathon and roles they played. He will discuss several practical issues, like how they recruited 140 ham radio operators, how they were deployed and the roles they played in providing communications for the medical teams serving this event. Also, we'll discuss how they integrated with the many other governmental services that supported the event. + +Rob Orr is the lead for the ham radio support team for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a volunteer position. He has been working this event for 14 years. He is on the Board of Director for the North Shore Radio Club where he served as President for 10 years. He has also volunteered for the American Red Cross as a member of their national Emergency Communication Response Vehicle (ECRV). He responded to tornado, hurricane, flood, fires and other disasters. He was the lead for the Chicago based crew of 40 who maintained and deployed the vehicle, one of 9 ECRV’s across the country. + +He is an Extra class ham radio operator and enjoys kit building, Dxing and QRP operations, However, public service has dominated his focus in the last couple of years. + +In real life, he is a video producer and operates his own video production business. He has worked in more than 83 countries, although during COVID times, he has enjoyed not travelling so frequently! Married to a very patient wife for 42 years and has two adult children and two teenage grandchildren. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202204.md b/meetings/2022/202204.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f66cf06ed --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202204.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Pico-Ballooning and Ham Radio + +* **Date**: `April 1, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Pico-Ballooning and Ham Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Brian Basura, N6CVO` + +## Details + +Brian will be discussing what Pico-Ballooning is and how it differs from other types of High Altitude Balloons (HAB's). I will also go over the basics of a complete balloon as launched as well as a number of common options. I will then talk about Ham Radio and the key role it plays in this hobby. Finally I'll finish up discussing our recent launches from QuartzFest in AZ. + +I'm an Extra Class operator, Assistant DEC for ARES High Desert (LAX Section), VP of the Acton Agua-Dulce ARC and I work as a Hydroelectric Power plant Technician. I also manage two Winlink Gateways and I am trustee for two local repeaters. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202205.md b/meetings/2022/202205.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5fd08d2b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202205.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Think Like A Backpacker + +* **Date**: `May 6, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Think Like A Backpacker` +* **Presenter**: `George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU` + +## Details + +In this presentation, George will describe the process of design, theory of operation and use of the highly portable PackTenna HF wire antennas and thoughts for packing light when operating radio on the trail. + +Bio: George has been a ham since 1972. He has a wide variety of radio interests including home brewing, QRP, and repeater building. His current station is a Flex 6400, an Elecraft K3, and a modest 6 band vertical (6BTV) and several QRP rigs. His favorite mode is HF CW and he can be found on DMR talk group 31075. George is the designer of the Sierra Radio Systems repeater control systems and the PackTenna line of portable antennas. George is also the co-host of the Ham Radio Workbench podcast. You can listen to over 150 episodes of the show on any podcast player or directly from website Additionally, George was honored to be interviewed by Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, on Eric’s QSO Today Amateur Radio Podcast. You can hear that interview at + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202206.md b/meetings/2022/202206.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..aeef6e298 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202206.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Caldor Fire Animal Evacuations: Western El Dorado County + +* **Date**: `June 3, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Caldor Fire Animal Evacuations: Western El Dorado County` +* **Presenter**: `Cindy Bertsch, KG6IMU` + +## Details + +Learn about animal evacuations as one part of a large wildfire response effort and what operating in a disaster environment looks like. Even if you never volunteer in a disaster area, the lessons learned are applicable for your personal preparedness. The talk will also highlight how ameratur radio is a useful tool for people to help their community even if radio operators are not part of an emergency communication group. + +Cindy works as a professional civil engineer designing water and wastewater infrastructure. In her free time she volunteers in all aspects of emergency preparedness and response with the American Red Cross, San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team, Peninsula Humane Society Emergency Response Team, San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group, and South County ARES. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202207.md b/meetings/2022/202207.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8c48f1671 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202207.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Software Antenna Modeling + +* **Date**: `July 8, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Software Antenna Modeling` +* **Presenter**: `Fred Cirera, W6BSD` + +## Details + +In this presentation, Fred will demonstrate the software he uses to design or learn how antennas work. During the presentation, we will build an antenna and see how changing some parameters affects the antenna's radiation pattern and impedance. Using different software, we will figure out the most efficient way to send all the power from the radio to the antenna. + +Fred (W6BSD) is a recently licensed ham; he got his general and extra license in 2017. His ham radio interests range from rag-chewing on HF to digital radio. Fred enjoys tinkering, building, and experimenting. Since day one, ham radio has been a constant learning journey about electronics and antennas. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202208.md b/meetings/2022/202208.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..442a48b7b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202208.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Community Hazards and Emergency Planning + +* **Date**: `Aug 5, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Community Hazards and Emergency Planning` +* **Presenter**: `OES Chief Ken Dueker, KB6BPM` + +## Details + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202209.md b/meetings/2022/202209.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6818f9106 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202209.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Bioenno batteries and specifications + +* **Date**: `Sep 9, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Bioenno batteries and specifications` +* **Presenter**: `Kevin Zanjani` + +## Details + +Kevin Zanjani is the National Sales Manager with Bioenno Power. His presentation will discuss LiFePO4 batteries and solar applications for Amateur Radio Applications. Bioenno Power products has been profiled in various articles including QST and CQ magazines. This exciting presentation will discuss applications of the batteries and some frequently asked questions. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202210.md b/meetings/2022/202210.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f2c3787b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202210.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Go-Kit Building Design + +* **Date**: `Oct 7, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Go-Kit Building Design` +* **Presenter**: `Vince d'Eon, AI7LK` + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +Vince builds Go-Kits and will talk to us about design consideration so you can assemble your own. He'll also take us on a tour of his go-kit. + + +Vince has been licensed since 2002 in Canada as VE6LK and in the USA as AI7LK. + + +An Accredited Examiner in Canada and the USA, he gave the first remote Canadian examination when the COVID-19 pandemic started. He participates in up to a dozen public service events per year around Western Canada and is active on the air while glamping. You can hear Vince on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, follow him on Twitter @ve6lk, and view the projects and articles at his website . + + It's Go-Kit Night + Have you made a go-kit? Bring it to the meeting and show it off. + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202211.md b/meetings/2022/202211.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b3571d055 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202211.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Remote Control of HF Rig + +* **Date**: `Nov 4, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Remote Control of HF Rig` +* **Presenter**: `Mikko Sannala AB6RF` + +## Details + +There are many reasons for controlling and operating an HF station +remotely. There are also almost as many different ways to implement the remote rig control. + +In this presentation we'll take a look at the different methods, with a more detailed look at an implementation based on the Remoterig hardware. + +We'll also do a live demo using my OH1G remote station in Finland. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2022/202212.md b/meetings/2022/202212.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c34103a01 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2022/202212.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Elecraft update with Q&A + +* **Date**: `Dec 2, 2022` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Elecraft update with Q&A` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +Eric Swartz will join us in person and bring us up to speed on what s new at Elecraft. This meeting is always a highlight of the year. + +And don't forget, the Dream to Reality Raffle will take place and one of you will win a KX3. + +Bio: + +Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K4, K3S, K2, and other Elecraft products, He co-founded Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed for over 51 years, his early interest in Amateur Radio led him to a career in electronic design and management. He received his B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science (Electronics) from Yale University in 1979 and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Prior to Elecraft, Eric was co-founder and President of Verisys, a test equipment manufacturer of high-performance protocol analyzers for the computer and mass storage market. + +Wayne and Eric also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award in 2001 for their Elecraft radio designs. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202301.md b/meetings/2023/202301.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ad3ee7082 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202301.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# Falling from the Sky: Chasing WX Balloon Transmitters + +* **Date**: `Jan 6, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Falling from the Sky: Chasing WX Balloon Transmitters` +* **Presenter**: + * `Beau, K6EAU` + * `Rikke, KN6KZF` + * `Steve, K6WW` + +## Details + +Beau, Rikke, and Steve will share their experiences and antics of chasing WX balloons. There are thousands of balloons launched twice a day, at the same time, from sites all over the world, carrying radiosondes to capture and transmit weather data to ground stations. During their roughly two-hour flight, their diameter grows to over 25 feet and they rise to above 100,000 feet when they burst and drop back to earth. Since the radiosonde transmits a tone on UHF, just under the ham band, for about 8 hours, chasing and recovering the payload has become the ultimate T-hunt. + +Amateur Operators KN6KZF & K6EAU (a.k.a. Rikke & Beau) enjoy cruising the air waves as a conveniently socially distanced hobby. They have enjoyed reaching out from lighthouses, mountain tops, national parks and even via the International Space Station. Combining the fun of geocaching, balloons and radios has led to a great way to spend time together and get outdoors both launching and recovering various devices. Most recently that involved running Ground Control for Parachute Mobile Mission 42 while 3 skydivers made successive jumps to make both VHF and HF radio contacts while descending from over 10,000 feet under chute. + +Steve Wilson, K6WW, is a native Californian who has lived in the SF Bay Area for the last 33 years. Steve's godfather, Alan Young (SK K6KLL), a former broadcast engineer, got him into the hobby in 2001 when Steve got his Technician license. He upgraded to General in 2010 and Extra in 2016. He's a former ARES Emergency Coordinator for Fremont and former President (2014-2016) and current Vice President (2023) of the South Bay Amateur Radio Association (SBARA). He's also a member of the Parachute Mobile support team. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202302.md b/meetings/2023/202302.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..635a63b30 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202302.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# All Bands From An HOA: The Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole + +* **Date**: `Feb 3, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `All Bands From An HOA: The Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole` +* **Presenter**: `Corey Ruth, KD3CR` + +## Details + +Most hams living under HOA restrictions struggle to put up decent antennas especially for HF. Most options are complex, expensive, cover limited bands, have limited bandwidth, limited effectiveness, or some combination thereof. But there's another option that few people have heard of. It's simple, cheap to build, very flexible and extremely broadbanded, covering all the HF bands without a tuner: the Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole (BBTD). + +From this presentation, you'll learn about two versions of the BBTD: one that fits stealthily in a small backyard and another that can be completely hidden in an attic. Discover how these antennas work, how to build one for yourself, how they perform on the air (spoiler: a lot better than you'd think!), and what perks and limitations you'll encounter. The BBTD can't defeat the laws of physics but might be just what you need to get on HF, making contacts! + +Corey Ruth, KD3CR, is the president of the Queen Anne's Amateur Radio Club in Centreville, MD. His other affiliations include Queen Anne's County RACES, Potomac Valley Radio Club (which focuses on contesting) and the Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club. Corey got his tech license in 2016, upgraded to general in 2017 and to amateur extra in 2020. Living in an HOA-restricted townhouse, he has a keen interest in stealth antennas, believing that every ham regardless of residence should be able to experience the joy of working the HF bands. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202303.md b/meetings/2023/202303.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..584100e79 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202303.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# So what is FlexRadio all about? + +* **Date**: `$month $day, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `So what is FlexRadio all about?` +* **Presenter**: `Michael Walker, VA3MW` + +## Details + +Mike VA3MW will spend about an hour showing how today's HF radio is not only better than yesterday's super-het radio, but you get more performance for your dollar. He will show how your radio now 'scales' towards the future and not grow old the day you bought it. + +Mike has been an active Amateur since 1974 and loving every minute of it. From Repeaters, HF, HF Contesting, Satellites and currently tinkering in EME digital modes and 10 Ghz microwave. As well as being a GA Pilot, he loves HF Station integration, and remote HF operation and currently represents FlexRadio Systems with the Marketing and Education team. He is very well versed in the FlexRadio technology. Technology is truly his hobby. + +## Presentation materials + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202304.md b/meetings/2023/202304.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1aebe6e83 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202304.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# HOMEBREW NIGHT + +* **Date**: `Apr 7, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `HOMEBREW NIGHT` +* **Presenter**: `Many, not just one` + +## Details + +Time to show off your homebrew project! + +Three presenters will be chosen for best homebrew project and awarded HomeDepot gift cards. + +Email Rob at kc6tyd@gmail.com to reserve your presentation. Please keep your presentations to 7 minutes. + +In person only, no Zoom + +![230315-Homebrew_night-pp-1.ppm.png](/meetings/2023/230315-Homebrew_night-pp-1.ppm.png) + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202305.md b/meetings/2023/202305.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..18d86da6f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202305.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Ham Radio and Gaming? + +* **Date**: `May 5, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Ham Radio and Gaming?` +* **Presenter**: `Jeri Ellsworth, AI6TK, and Amy Herndon, AI6ZU` + +## Details + +Jeri Ellsworth, AI6TK, and Amy Herndon, AI6ZU, will show us a new item that they have created that combines ham radio and a fun adventure game. You won't want to miss this! + +At Quartzfest 2023, inventors Jeri Ellsworth (AI6TK) and Amy Herndon (AI6ZU) showcased the Quartzfeng 2023 project, an electronic badge, designed to gamify Ham radio, that combined ham radio, GPS, APRS, an OLED display, and a Raspberry Pi Pico processor. This device allowed users to participate in a text-based fantasy adventure with monsters and dragons while exploring the campsite. + +The badge connected to a base station and computer, transmitting GPS data via APRS to position users in the campground. As players moved around the campsite, their in-game locations updated. The APRS system facilitated communication between the badge and server, enabling multiple users to collaborate in real-time to defeat virtual foes. + +An additional feature of the gameplay was the use of text-to-speech technology, which narrated the gameplay to users as they received updates from the server. + +This added a deeper level of immersion for the users. + +The project also taught practical ham radio skills through immersive gameplay. + +As players used the badge's radio transceiver, they gained hands-on experience with radio operation and network communication. + +The Quartzfeng 2023 badge made Quartzfest enjoyable by blending engaging gameplay with valuable ham radio education, promoting teamwork, friendship, and skill development in a shared adventure. + +Jeri and Amy will share details about how they created the badge and the learnings they gathered. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202306.md b/meetings/2023/202306.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b297fda53 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202306.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Locating Power Line Noise (and other RFI) + +* **Date**: `Jun 2, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Locating Power Line Noise (and other RFI)` +* **Presenter**: `Jeff Stupartis, W4DD` + +## Details + +Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can be generated from many different devices and can decrease or totally eliminate your ability to hear stations on your HF or VHF radio. In today s modern world of numerous electronic devices in and around our homes, it s not a matter of if you have RFI but how many devices are generating it and how significantly is it interfering with your Ham Radio receiving ability. It can also affect other services like AM radio, FM radio, Over-the-Air TV, DSL Internet, public safety communications, and even cellular telephones. + +Jeff became interested in RFI about ten years ago when RFI affected his ability to enjoy ham radio for contesting, weak signal work, and rag chewing. In addition to providing information on locating RFI, he will also have a few pieces of hardware for show and tell. Jeff is retired from a large cellular company where he worked in the Advanced Technology Group on spectrum issues including cellular spectrum optimization and FCC spectrum auctions. In addition to his 20 years in cellular, he also worked in Telephone Operations and Air Defense Communications. Jeff's background includes an EE, an MBA, and he is a licensed P.E. Additional information about Jeff can be found on his QRZ web page or page 13 of the August 2022 QST, Member Spotlight. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202307.md b/meetings/2023/202307.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6a412b59c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202307.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Antenna Potpouri + +* **Date**: `Jul 7, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Antenna Potpouri` +* **Presenter**: `Steve Stearns, K6OIK` + +## Details + +Cats feature in some famous explanations of radio. Examples are given. Antenna Q has multiple definitions. A fundamental definition of Q is given. One kind of formula for Q is shown to be wrong. Chu's famous 1948 result on antenna Q is revisited and shown to be correct but incomplete. A correction is given that generalizes Chu. Finally a comparison of HF dipoles versus verticals versus horizontal and vertical loops over ground shows which is better and why. No, it's not just a matter of pattern shape or noise polarization. + + +Speaker bio: Steve Stearns, K6OIK, started in ham radio while in high school at the height of the Heathkit era. He holds FCC Amateur Extra and a commercial General Radio Operator license with Radar endorsement. He previously held Novice, Technician, and 1st Class Radiotelephone licenses. He studied electrical engineering at California State University Fullerton, the University of Southern California, and Stanford, specializing in electromagnetics, communication engineering and signal processing. Steve worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory in San Jose, California. He retired as Northrop Grumman Technical Fellow. Steve is serving as vice-president of the Foothills Amateur Radio Society, and served previously as assistant director of ARRL Pacific Division. He has over 100 professional publications and presentations and ten patents. Steve's Amateur Radio presentations are archived at , and his professional papers are at IEEE Xplore. Steve has received numerous awards for professional and community volunteer activities. + + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202308.md b/meetings/2023/202308.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..52aea036c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202308.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Building and Maintaining a Contest/DXing Station + +* **Date**: `Aug 4, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Building and Maintaining a Contest/DXing Station` + * Updates to the K9CT Contest Station +* **Presenter**: `Craig Thompson, K9CT` + +## Details + +This talk will address key factors in building a competitive station for contesting and DXing in the Midwest. Updates have been made that you will find interesting as well as thoughts on the constant maintenance required for weather related damage and mechanical upkeep. + +Speaker bio: Born 1952 - 71 years old. Licensed since 1967 at age 14 .and since 1971 an Extra Class Licensee - licensed 56 years. Graduated from Bradley University 1974 BSEET plus graduate work in business. + +Contester and DXer. DXCC Honor Roll Mixed, CW and Phone, DX Challenge 3035, 11 Band DXCC, 5BWAZ, 11 Band WAS, VUCC 6m to 23 cm and FFMA #12 Attended WRTC 2023 as a competitor. + +DXpedition Team member of: +* TI9K - Cocos Island +* K4M - Midway Island + +* PJ7E - Sint Maarten ** +* NH8S - Swains Island ** + +* 3D2C - Conway Reef +* K9W - Wake Island ** +* FT5ZM - Amsterdam Island + +* K1N - Navassa Island + +* K5P - January 2016 Palmyra Island +* 3Y0Z - Bouvet Island Jan/Feb 2018 Failed +* VP6R - Pitcairn Island October 2019 +* CY0S - Sable Island March 2023 +* Co-leader of PJ7E, NH8S, K9W and K5P +* 4 DXpedition of the Year awards + +I have built a Contest Super Station with 16 Towers from 160 to 1296 plus EME. and enjoy working as a team in M/S and M/2 contests. We have won US in CQ WW, WPX and ARRL DX in all modes and set new records for W9 and broke the US record for a couple of contests. + +Currently adding a LUSO tower for an 80m 3 el Yagi, 10 and 15 OWA and 12/17 JK Yagi and a 6m EME 4 X 7 element yagi tower. + +I am the owner and president of Thompson Electronics Company, an electronics systems integrator company serving Illinois since 1980. + +Also, I am an active runner and have run 7 marathons. + +I am married and have one daughter. We live in the country about 20 miles west of Peoria, IL. My contest station is on a small farm about 4 miles from my home where my daughter resides. + +Life member of the ARRL and a member of the Maxim Society, CWops, NIDXA and A1 Operator Club. I am Vice President of the NCDXF and treasurer of CWops. I was the President of the Society of Midwest Contesters, SMC 2014 to 2019. I am the chairman of the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee and manage the Pacific Island DXpedition Group, a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt private foundation. I was recently elected as a director of the ARRL Foundation. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202309.md b/meetings/2023/202309.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5e475865e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202309.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# JEFF K1NSS CONFIDENTIAL + +* **Date**: `Sep 8, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `JEFF K1NSS CONFIDENTIAL` + * Conversation With a Ham Cartoonist +* **Presenter**: `JEFF K1NSS` + +## Details + +Too Old Man to change, Jeff K1NSS has been drawing and hamming on and off and on since he was a pup. Jeff Murray is K9YA Telegraph eZine staff cartoonist and creator of webcomic . Now retired from freelance ham graphics, he designed almost 300 custom QSLs, including logo and promos for the VK0EK Heard Island DXpedition. He continues to flog his Art For Shacks merch at . + +![Jeff](/meetings/2023/Jeff.jpg) + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202310.jpg b/meetings/2023/202310.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2d20e37cf Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2023/202310.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2023/202310.md b/meetings/2023/202310.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b131d386e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202310.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Direction Finding with the Kraken SDR + +* **Date**: `Oct 6, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Direction Finding with the Kraken SDR` +* **Presenter**: `Bryan St Clair, K6CBR` + +## Details + +Bryan has been a ham for about 10 years with a background in IT security and infrastructure for the last 23 years. He is currently the VP and Chief Controller of the WIN System Amateur Radio Network. + +![202310.jpg](/meetings/2023/202310.jpg) + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202311.md b/meetings/2023/202311.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..04551629a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202311.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Bay Area Mesh Network for Emergency Communication + +* **Date**: `Nov 3, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Bay Area Mesh Network for Emergency Communication` +* **Presenter**: `Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC` + +## Details + +Come learn about theBay Area Mesh (BAM), a volunteer-led project to build a resilient high-speed wireless network throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for use during disasters and emergencies. The talk will include a demonstration of the mesh network, and information about how you can get involved. +Rachel Kinoshita, KK6DAC, moved from Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989 to work for a start-up email software company and has spent most of her career working in the messaging industry. +She now spends her time fighting spam, malware, and phishing attacks. Rachel considers herself still a newbie to ham radio, having only gotten her license in early 2013. Although like many things, +Rachel jumped in with both feet and soon got her general license, an HF rig and starting exploring the world in the low bands. At the same time, she found herself working with her local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help develop and shape their communications plans and policies. She also found her way to the South County ARES (SCARES) organization where she developed an interest in emergency communications. + + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/202312.md b/meetings/2023/202312.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fb7e1fc34 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2023/202312.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Elecraft updates with Q&A + +* **Date**: `Dec 1, 2023` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Elecraft updates with Q&A` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` + +## Details + +Eric Swartz will join us in person to bring us up to speed on what's new at Elecraft. This meeting is always a highlight of the year. + +Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K4, K3S, K2, and other Elecraft products, He co-founded Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed for over 51 years, his early interest in Amateur Radio led him to a career in electronic design and management. He received his B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science (Electronics) from Yale University in 1979 and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Prior to Elecraft, Eric was co-founder and President of Verisys, a test equipment manufacturer of high-performance protocol analyzers for the computer and mass storage market. + +Wayne and Eric also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award in 2001 for their Elecraft radio designs. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2023/230315-Homebrew_night-pp-1.ppm.png b/meetings/2023/230315-Homebrew_night-pp-1.ppm.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f368cf576 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2023/230315-Homebrew_night-pp-1.ppm.png differ diff --git a/meetings/2023/Jeff.jpg b/meetings/2023/Jeff.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dbdaa665f Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2023/Jeff.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2024/202401.md b/meetings/2024/202401.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..19cf60482 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202401.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# 6M DX-ing from Northern California + +* **Date**: `Jan 5, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `6M DX-ing from Northern California` +* **Presenter**: `Chuck Leader, NA6XX, and Russ Bentson, K6KLY` + +## Details + +Chuck was first licensed in 1967. Advanced Class licensee. HF DXCC all but P5. 6M DXCC 95 confirmed. ARRL member. NCDXC member. + +Russ was first licensed in 1958. Extra Class. 6 meter DXCC 143. HF DXCC 350 and have all. Members #1 club. Past President of NCDXC. Retired From Verizon. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202402.md b/meetings/2024/202402.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..14ea5d86c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202402.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Bonaire to Connecticut + +* **Date**: `Feb 2, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Bonaire to Connecticut` +* **Presenter**: `Kristen McIntyre, K6WX` + +## Details + +Kristen will talk about her recent contest expedition to Bonaire for CQWW phone in October, where she operated as PJ4G and PJ4/K6WX. She will also provide highlights on the January ARRL Board Meeting + +Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, has been interested in radio since she was about 5 years old. She started in Amateur Radio in 1979 getting her ticket while at MIT. Kristen has worked in many diverse areas from analog circuit design to image processing to starting and running an ISP. She is currently working at Apple in Core Networking, and spent many years at Sun Microsystems Laboratories where she was researching robustness and emergent properties of large distributed computer systems. She is a long-time denizen of Silicon Valley and has worked at or consulted for many of the usual suspects. Kristen is an active ham and loves to chase DX on HF with her Elecraft K2 which she built while visiting her mother in Florida. She is ARRL Pacific Division Director, past president of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Assoc., past Q&A columnist for Nuts and Volts magazine, and is active in many local clubs. Kristen was recently inducted into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame. She is also an Instrument Rated Private Pilot. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202403.md b/meetings/2024/202403.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e0882213c --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202403.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Rescued Thanks to Radio: Rescue Beacons and how Search and Rescue Forces Find Them + +* **Date**: `Mar 1, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Rescued Thanks to Radio: Rescue Beacons and how Search and Rescue Forces Find Them` +* **Presenter**: `Joshua Edwards, KO6ASM` + +## Details + +ELTs, PLBs, EPIRBs and other beacons are in wide use in aviation, maritime activities, military, and outdoor enthusiasts. We will discuss how these beacons function, how the national SAR infrastructure works, and how pilots and ground teams prosecute these signals to rescue those in need. + +Joshua Edwards is a Senior Mission Pilot with Civil Air Patrol the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. CAP is responsible for most inland SAR in the U.S. as well as Disaster Response, National Security, and other missions. Maj Edwards has been flying with CAP for 17 years and has amassed over 4500hrs of flight time. He has been credited with over 14 finds of downed aircraft and missinghikers. Joshua is also an officer in the Navy Reserve, currently serving with SEAL Team 17. In his civilian career, has over 25 years of experience in technology and has worked at Microsoft, Amazon, as well as several startups. He is currently a senior leader at Meta focused on AI and mixed reality. Joshua earned his Technician and General in 2023 and primarily enjoys POTA and SOTA activities. He is originally from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and currently resides in Palo Alto. + +After the break Robin Shepherd will share a video trailer featuring an amateur radio documentary that she directed and produced titled Cat s Whisker and other Ham Stories. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202404.md b/meetings/2024/202404.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6fce4cbe2 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202404.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# HOMEBREW NIGHT + +* **Date**: `Apr 5, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `HOMEBREW NIGHT` +* **Presenter**: `Many, not just one` + +## Details + +From hardware to software, simple to complex. It doesn't matter. If you put your heart and soul into it then show it off! It is strongly suggested that you make your presentation in person to facilitate a better viewing experience. + +If you present via Zoom then it may work better if you make a PDF file of pictures and any supporting text and share that so you don't have to fumble trying to get the item(s) in the camera view. + +Presentation time may be limited due to the number of presenters so be prepared to keep your presentation under 6 minutes. + +Email Rob at kc6tyd AT gmail.com to get on the list. +Please add Subject: Homebrew and state if you will be presenting on Zoom +Sorry, due to time constraints, we cannot accept any further presenters. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202405.md b/meetings/2024/202405.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2b4537060 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202405.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Emergency Communications in Cupertino and Santa Clara County ARES / RACES + +* **Date**: `May 3, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Emergency Communications in Cupertino and Santa Clara County ARES / RACES` +* **Presenter**: `Darryl Presley, KI6LDM` + +## Details + +This presentation is an overview of what is required to provide emergency communication within Cupertino and in Santa Clara County. Today s world of EmCom has evolved with updated standards required by volunteer radio amateurs when working with emergency operation centers (EOC), served agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs). We will cover various aspects including expectations, along with training and skills required by today s hams when it comes to providing emergency communications. + +Darryl Presley (KI6LDM) was first licensed in 2007 as a technician then upgraded to General in 2008 and finally, received his Extra in 2011. Darryl has been active with the Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES) since 2007 and is the Field Day coordinator for CARES. He has a Mutual Aid Communicator (MAC) endorsement from Santa Clara County and also holds a Field Responder level 3 (F3) credential from Santa Clara County ARES/RACES. Darryl is also an active member and serves as a director on the board of directors for the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association (PAARA). + +Darryl works at Oracle in engineering and development with a focus on systems high availability and disaster recovery. Other interests include long walks with our dog Riley and SCUBA diving. + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202406.md b/meetings/2024/202406.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d041f41fb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202406.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# What's so fantastic about Meshtastic + +* **Date**: `Jun 7, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `What's so fantastic about Meshtastic` +* **Presenter**: `Benjamin Faershtein, KO6CNT` + +## Details + +This meeting is an introduction to what Meshtastic is and the network we have in the Bay Area. Meshtastic is an open-source project that allows people to text long distances without cell service over LoRa 900mhz (Unlicensed ISM Band). The presentation will focus on what Meshtastic is, how it works, and how to join our local Meshtastic network. + +Benjamin Faershtein (KO6CNT) who was recently licensed 5 months ago is a 17-year-old youth Ham. Ben is the President of his high school radio club and leads the Meshastic Bay Area Group's Discord. + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202407.md b/meetings/2024/202407.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c9f9e03f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202407.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# TX5S - DX Expedition to Clipperton Island + +* **Date**: `Jul 12, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `TX5S - DX Expedition to Clipperton Island` +* **Presenter**: `Andreas Junge, N6NU` + +## Details + +Earlier this year Clipperton was on the air! Come and check out this exciting adventure at a remote, uninhabited coral atoll. + +Andreas, N6NU, is a native of Luneburg, Northern Germany who has lived in the SF Bay Area, CA for the last 30 years, working as software and hardware executive. + +He was first licensed in 1997 as KF6NEB, KQ6WL, AD6FQ and now N6NU. He is active on 160M through 24GHz, 1296 EME, 9 Band DXCC including 160M, DXCC Honor Roll with 337 confirmed. + +Served as President of PAARA, Director NCDXC, ARRL DXCC Card Checker and is a contributor to the NCDXF. Member of PL259 (Pizza Lovers 259 Contest Club), NCDXC , NCCC and the 50Mhz & Up Group. He is also a co-contributor to the K6LRG Hilltop Contest station and has participated in 6 Pacific Division winning efforts in ARRL Sweepstakes from K6LRG and N6RO. + +In January of 2024 Andreas was a team member of the TX5S expedition to Clipperton Island (FO/C) as the Satellite, VHF and EME Team Captain + +## Presentation materials + + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202408.md b/meetings/2024/202408.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0f0a501eb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202408.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Nodes - Internet-mediated gateways + +* **Date**: `Aug 2, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Nodes - Internet-mediated gateways` + * What are they? Do I need one? +* **Presenter**: `Leigh Ann Weiland, K6WXO` + +## Details + +Nodes - Internet-mediated gateways. What are they? Do I need one? + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202409.md b/meetings/2024/202409.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0b60e0362 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202409.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Introduction to the Adventure Radio Protocol + +* **Date**: `Sep 6, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Introduction to the Adventure Radio Protocol` +* **Presenter**: `George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU` + +## Details + +The Adventure Radio Protocol provides a common radio frequency and tone signaling standard to make it easier for radio operators in the field to find and communicate with each other. The protocol improves on the Wilderness Protocol by adding signaling methods that allow for unattended alerting for various types of on air activities from emergencies to POTA and SOTA spotting. More details can be found at + +George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU, is active in portable operating and building repeater control systems. George is also the host of the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast focusing on technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. George tells his story when he was interviewed by Eric Guth on the QSO Today podcast in episode 232 of + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202410.md b/meetings/2024/202410.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..94655c06f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202410.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Amateur Radio aboard the USS Hornet + +* **Date**: `Oct 4, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Amateur Radio aboard the USS Hornet` +* **Presenter**: `Geoff Abreu K6ERA`, `The USS Hornet Radio Club NB6GC` + +## Details + +Amateur Radio aboard the USS Hornet. The USS Hornet Radio Club NB6GC. My presentation will cover both the history of the USS Hornet and our Amateur Radio activities on board + +I was originally licensed in 1977 as WD6ERA and have held a extra class license since the age of 14. I was manager of HRO Burlingame in the mid 80's through when the store was moved to Sunnyvale. I worked for over 20 years as a residential real estate appraiser for World Savings and Bank of America in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. I now work in customer service/sales or Remtronix, the exclusive North American Distributor for Alinco amateur radio products. I am currently living in Redwood City with my fiance Claudia KN6REV. + +I am the have been president of HARC, the USS Hornet Amateur Radio Club for the last four years. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202411.md b/meetings/2024/202411.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..439395abb --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202411.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Dogs + +* **Date**: `Nov 1, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Dogs` + * What are the differences? + * How do we interact with them? +* **Presenter**: `Katrina Barnett, MD` + +## Details + +Katrina is an Emergency Room Doctor. When she is not tending to the needs of her patients she provides another type of medicine with the help of MJ, a Therapy Dog. It can be confusing how all the different service and support animals function. Katrina will break it down to give you a better understanding. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/202412.md b/meetings/2024/202412.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0c586419f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2024/202412.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Four Feet and Five Watts from Six-Land, A Search for Peak Experience + +* **Date**: `Dec 6, 2024` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Four Feet and Five Watts from Six-Land, A Search for Peak Experience` +* **Presenter**: `Wayne Burdick, N6KR` + +## Details + +Wayne Burdick, N6KR, is Elecraft's Chief Technology Officer and a principal designer of the company's transceivers (K1, K2, K3, K4, KX1, KX2, KX3, KH1) and antennas (AX1, AX2, and accessories). Prior to founding Elecraft with Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, Wayne created the Wilderness Radio line (NorCal 40A, Sierra, and SST), refinements of his NorCal QRP Club designs. Wayne and Eric have both been inducted into the QRP Hall of Fame, and also jointly received the ARRL's Technical Excellence Award for their Elecraft designs. Wayne holds a degree in Cognitive Science from U.C. San Diego. He has worked for many years as a software/hardware engineer, specializing in RF design, firmware, user interface, and 3D modeling. In his spare time he goes on long hikes, writes fiction, and plays acoustic guitar. + + + +## The Raffle is Back + +The Raffle is Back! The Dream to Reality Raffle will take place during the December meeting. Prices include a KX3, Bioenno battery, and much more. You must be present to win. + +![Raffle Flyer](/meetings/2024/Raffle-flyer.jpg) + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2024/Raffle-flyer.jpg b/meetings/2024/Raffle-flyer.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e65bacfc5 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2024/Raffle-flyer.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2025/202501.md b/meetings/2025/202501.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5bbcf09a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202501.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Instant Tuning for a Manual Tuner + +* **Date**: `Jan 3, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Instant Tuning for a Manual Tuner` +* **Presenter**: `Connie Stillinger, W6EFI` + +## Details + +A random wire with a small manual tuner can be an effective antenna setup for portable operations. Add a portable network analyzer or small VNA to your kit and tuning can be made more precise, but is still a matter of trial and error, albeit guided. In this presentation we describe a method for going straight to the optimum tuner settings, giving a previously-gathered one-time characterization of the tuner and a one-time sweep of the antenna. This method is an adaptation of Melville and Hamilton, "Silent Tuning: Matching a transmitter to an antenna without emitting a signal" (MILCOM 2021). + +Dr. Stillinger was originally licensed in the 1970's as WN2EFI -- passed the 5 wpm code test -- but it lapsed before even making it into the callbook. About two years ago she rediscovered ham radio as a great way to make friends, hike around parks, and have fun tinkering together. She enjoys operating all modes on HF ranging from CW through Hellschreiber to SSTV. + + + +## Presentation materials +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202501_Instant_Tuning_For_A_Manual_Tuner.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202501_Instant_Tuning_For_A_Manual_Tuner.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202502.md b/meetings/2025/202502.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..44ea084a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202502.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# From Rookie to Innovator: Experimenting with (Slot) Antennas on a Budget + +* **Date**: `Feb 7, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `From Rookie to Innovator: Experimenting with (Slot) Antennas on a Budget` +* **Presenter**: `Ben Eadie, VE6SFX` + +## Details + +Ben Eadie, VE6SFX, also known as Ham Radio Rookie on YouTube and host of . He is the creator of the FARA-J Antenna and is currently working on other creative ham radio gear. + +For this presentation Ben will go over the design and characteristics of a portable slot antenna. He is currently fine-tuning a slot antenna kit and hoping to have it available soon. + +I'll introduce the basics of slot antennas, discuss why they're so effective, and share my hands-on approach to designing and testing them. My goal is to show you that anyone can experiment, learn, and innovate with antennas, no matter their experience level. All it takes is curiosity, a willingness to try, and a handful of tools and materials. + +As a rookie in the ham radio world, I've found that knowing very little can actually be an advantage. It gives me the freedom to ask dumb questions, challenge assumptions, and experiment without fear of breaking conventional wisdom. My curiosity led me to slot antennas an intriguing type of antenna that fits perfectly with my goals of creating something stealthy, compact, and effective for HOA-restricted environments, POTA, and even potentially SOTA environments in VHF and UHF. + +Slot antennas have long been recognized as a highly effective design. + +Historically, they were difficult to construct due to fabrication challenges and the high cost of materials. However, with today's materials and techniques, they've become surprisingly accessible and affordable. This opens the door for experimentation and innovation like never before. + +I've discovered that while antenna calculations are important, real-world, empirical testing often delivers surprising results that deviate from theoretical predictions. My approach is simple: find a design, iterate, test, and learn. With just a few inexpensive materials craft knives, connectors, and Faraday tape you can build and test antennas that rival far more complex designs. Slot antennas, in particular, are a fantastic starting point because of their proven performance and adaptability to modern materials. + + + +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202503.md b/meetings/2025/202503.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b4c96c24e --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202503.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Home Brew Night + +* **Date**: `Mar 7, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Home Brew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many, not just one` + +## Details + +Homebrew Night will take place during our March 7th meeting; so start building now! + +From hardware to software, simple to complex. It doesn't matter. If you put your heart and soul into it then show it off at the March meeting! It is strongly suggested that you make your presentation in person to facilitate a better viewing experience. If you present via Zoom then it may work better if you make a PDF file of pictures and any supporting text and share that so you don't have to fumble trying to get the item(s) in the camera view. + +### Homebrew Registration + +In an effort to streamline the sign ups please click on this link +or scan the QR Code below. +Complete the form and then submit it. + +We are only accepting 10 participants and each participant will have 7 minutes to talk about their homebrew project. Remember, this is a show and tell not a full presentation. + + + +## Presentation materials + + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202504.md b/meetings/2025/202504.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..09f46c9be --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202504.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Stealth HF Antennas + +* **Date**: `Apr 4, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Stealth HF Antennas` +* **Presenter**: `Mike McClary, N6MO` + +## Details + +Stealth Indoor, Attic and Exterior HF antennas. Many of us have homes in Homeowner Associations, townhomes, condos, or apartments which require stealth antennas but we can still enjoy our ham radio hobby and even work DX. + +Michael McClary, N6MO- Licensed since 1968, Retired from Lockheed Martin as Vice President,14 years ago. BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Science and Master Business Administration. Lived and operated in non-HOA home but also HOA home, townhome and condo. + + + +## Presentation materials +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202504_Stealth_HF_Antennas_McClary.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202504_Stealth_HF_Antennas_McClary.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] +* *PPT*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202504_Stealth_HF_Antennas_McClary.ppt?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202504_Stealth_HF_Antennas_McClary.ppt?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202505.md b/meetings/2025/202505.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..391839807 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202505.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# The software defined radio and why it belongs in your shack + +* **Date**: `May 2, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The software defined radio and why it belongs in your shack` +* **Presenter**: `Carlos Felix, K9OL` + +## Details + +Carlos Felix, US Amateur Radio Callsign K9OL, US Parachute Association license D-36519. + +I became a licensed skydiver in 2012, a radio amateur in 2019. I love experimenting with radio and skydiving/parachuting gives me a great platform to test things from. In the winter when I can't skydive, I go play with my radio at POTA parks in the area to have fun and test new gear. + +![Hermes Lite](/meetings/2025/Hermes_Lite-2.jpg) + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202505-SDRs-Good-Quality.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202505-SDRs-Good-Quality.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202506-guest-speaker.jpg b/meetings/2025/202506-guest-speaker.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b1d041578 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2025/202506-guest-speaker.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2025/202506.md b/meetings/2025/202506.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..abdf4f560 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202506.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# June Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `Jun 6, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Legacy of Trans-Pacific Radio` +* **Presenter**: `Richard Dillman (W6AWO)` + +## Details + +**Richard Dillman** [W6AWO](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6AWO){:target="_blank"}, President of the **Maritime Radio Historical Society**, shares the story of the pioneering radio stations built by the American Marconi Company in 1914. These stations, with powerful transmitters in Bolinas and a mile-long receiving antenna in Marshall, were engineered to send and receive signals across the Pacific. Dillman explains how these stations were constructed, their evolution over time, and the reasons their service ended in 1973. + +![image](/meetings/2025/202506-guest-speaker.jpg) + + + +## Raffle + +
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+ +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202507.md b/meetings/2025/202507.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6b30d448a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202507.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# ToADS HF: A Layer Cake of Protocols That Nobody Ordered + +* **Date**: `Jul 11, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `ToADS HF: A Layer Cake of Protocols That Nobody Ordered` +* **Presenter**: `Ben Glick, KN6UBF` + +## Details + +Why send text over HF the easy way when you could bake a layer cake of protocols no one asked for? +ToADS HF (Text Over Audio-Digital-Sideband over HF) is a work-in-progress mode that combines GGWave modulation, RTTY-over-audio, and a CAT-controlled HF setup to reinvent the wheel (with extra layers). In this talk, Ben Glick, KN6UBF explores how this unnecessarily inelegant stack works, why it’s fun, and what it says about ham radio’s enduring love of solving simple problems the hard way. It’s a celebration of signal path absurdity, protocol cosplay, and the kind of engineering hobbyists do for no other reason than because we can. + +``` + @..@ +------------------------+ + (----) | Text Layer | + ( >__< ) +------------------------+ + ^^ ~~ ^^ | Digital Layer | + ToAD HF +------------------------+ + (Totally Overdone) | Audio Layer | + +------------------------+ + | Sideband Layer | + +------------------------+ + | HF Layer | + +------------------------+ + +``` + +## Raffle + +
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+ + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202507_ToadsHF_a_Layercake_of_Protocols_That_Nobody_Ordered.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202507_ToadsHF_a_Layercake_of_Protocols_That_Nobody_Ordered.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202508.md b/meetings/2025/202508.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e59e11658 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202508.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# August Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `Aug 1, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Amateur Radio at Columbia University - History to Present Day` +* **Presenter**: `Jacob Boxerman (KE2CZX)` + +## Details + +Jacob Boxerman is a senior at Columbia University studying computer science, with an interest in radio. He restarted the Columbia Space Initiative's High-Altitude Balloons program and have made amateur radio an important part of its mission. + +In his presentation he will discuss the Columbia Space Initiative's use of amateur radio in our High-Altitude Balloons mission. The Columbia Space Initiative built a very low budget APRS tracker for use with a launch, and over the past semester it designed micro HF trackers for use on lightweight balloons. + +In addition, Jacob will share the history of Columbia's amateur radio club, W2AEE, one of the oldest college clubs in the country. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202508_Amateur_Radio_at_Columbia_University.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202508_Amateur_Radio_at_Columbia_University.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +## Raffle + +
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+ +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202509.md b/meetings/2025/202509.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8ab37a65b --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202509.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# September Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `Sep 5, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Volunteer Monitor Program` +* **Presenter**: `Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH` + +## Details + +In his own words: + +> In March 2019 I gave up the Vice Director slot so that I could take on the administration of the new ARRL/FCC Volunteer Monitor program for the ARRL. This is a new phase of FCC cooperation and enforcement in the Amateur Service. As of November 20, 2021 the Volunteer Monitor program is up and running! We have around 160 Volunteer Monitors who began monitoring in March 2020. To date they are averaging several thousand hours a month listening to our bands--HF and other frequencies. Our goal is for Amateur Radio to last 100 years and remain an important part of the American communications infrastructure. + +> I was first licensed in 1961 in SC as KN4ZDH, and I remember my first contact as if it were yesterday. Retired from FCC in 2008, and for the ten years prior to that it was my privilege to administer the FCC's enforcement program in the Amateur Radio Service. I enjoyed every day of my career at the FCC, but the Amateur Radio enforcement period was the greatest privilege of my life and gave me an opportunity to pay back in some way all of the joys and rewards Amateur Radio gave me. + + + +## Raffle + +
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+ +## Presentation materials + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202510.md b/meetings/2025/202510.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d8720c560 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202510.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# October Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `Oct 3, 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Building a Station for Satellite & EME Contacts` +* **Presenter**: [`Justin Giorgi, AI6YM`](https://ai6ym.radio) +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details +Part how-to, part post-mortem. In this talk I’ll take you through building a VHF/UHF station capable of making contacts over satellite repeaters and transponders. It’s not as hard as you think and you probably have the gear already! From your first contact over the Karman line to a moon-bounce mega-station, I’ll walk you through the upgrades, design considerations, and pitfalls. + +Those that came to [Field Day](/fieldday/2025.html){:target="_blank"} know that I fell into many of those pitfalls myself. I’ll go over the successes, the challenges, and (most importantly) the lessons learned building a station for PAARA Field Day. + +**Bio:** Justin ({:target="_blank"}) is a serial tinkerer and jack of all trades (master of none). His projects aren’t meant to be successful by any traditional definition, they’re meant to be educational and entertaining. + + + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202510.md %} + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202510_Building_A_Station_For_Satellite_And_EME_Contacts.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202510_Building_A_Station_For_Satellite_And_EME_Contacts.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202511.md b/meetings/2025/202511.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d8a3d71de --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202511.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# November Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `7 November 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Building TARA’s Voice in Tehachapi` +* **Presenter**: `Micah Martin, KN6VUT` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +What started as a few ideas to help grow the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association quickly turned into a phone call: “You’re our new Public Information Officer.” + +Since then, I’ve leaned into my photojournalism background and community pride to make TARA not just visible—but unforgettable. + +In this presentation, I’ll share how showing up in person, radio in hand and TARA logo patch proudly worn, has transformed our club’s visibility. + +From grand openings and Chamber luncheons to Economic Development Council meetings, I’ve made it a point to be everywhere—because a personal visit leaves an impression no flier ever could. + +With support from Clare at the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and a commitment to saying “yes” to every opportunity, TARA has become a fixture at: + +- Applefest +- Mountain Festival +- Ghoulden Hills Trick or Treat +- Downtown Treat Trail +- Health & Safety Fairs +- Organization support +- Business grand openings + +Our Halloween Photo Booth has become a cherished tradition for local families, and our visibility has led to invitations from organizations seeking our help with logistics, safety, and event planning. + +Even our Field Days are bursting at the seams—because when you show up consistently, the community starts showing up for you. + +This isn’t just a story about radios—it’s about resonance. About how a club can become a community partner, one event, one conversation, one patch-covered hat at a time. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202511_Club_to_Community_Partner.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2025/202511_Club_to_Community_Partner.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] +* *Promo Video*: [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPNjZxEHalzjgnMsqSQG3MGR8RakwxQu/view?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} +* *Final Thoughts Video*: [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2ENvn9xqxbaaLJI-pHge_FZaj3e_YPA/view?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202511.md %} + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/202512.md b/meetings/2025/202512.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..83de9e71a --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2025/202512.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# December Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `5 December 2025` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Hear about the latest happenings at Elecraft` +* **Presenter**: `Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details +Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ, is Elecraft's Chief Operating Officer, a co-designer of Elecraft's K4, K3S, K2, and other Elecraft products, He co-founded Elecraft in 1998 with Wayne Burdick, N6KR. Licensed for over 51 years, his early interest in Amateur Radio led him to a career in electronic design and management. He received his B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science (Electronics) from Yale University in 1979 and has been involved in a number of successful Silicon Valley startups. Prior to Elecraft, Eric was co-founder and President of Verisys, a test equipment manufacturer of high-performance protocol analyzers for the computer and mass storage market. + +Eric will also take your questions and comments, including your ideas for new products! + + + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202512.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2025/Hermes_Lite-2.jpg b/meetings/2025/Hermes_Lite-2.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bc93a5a9e Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2025/Hermes_Lite-2.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2025/happy-4th-of-july-2025.jpg b/meetings/2025/happy-4th-of-july-2025.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b5dd1b2e2 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2025/happy-4th-of-july-2025.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/2025/raffle/202506-1.jpeg b/meetings/2025/raffle/202506-1.jpeg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d3546080b 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These days, now his children have gone off into the world, he uses the extra space and time to indulge his inner maker, focusing on electronics, radio and computer projects. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202601_A_30_Year_Late_QSO.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202601_A_30_Year_Late_QSO.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202601.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2026/202602.md b/meetings/2026/202602.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..38a94b12f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202602.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# February Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `6 February 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The Stanford AREDN Project: From Concept to Completion` +* **Presenter**: `Rachel Kinoshita (KK6DAC)` and `Mason Matich (KC3WNY)` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +**Rachel Kinoshita**, [KK6DAC](https://www.qrz.com/db/KK6DAC){:target="_blank"} moved from Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989 to work for a start-up email software company and has spent most of her career working in the messaging industry. She now spends her time fighting spam, malware, and phishing attacks. Rachel considers herself still a newbie to ham radio, having only gotten her license in early 2013. Although like many things, Rachel jumped in with both feet and soon got her general license, an HF rig and started exploring the world in the low bands. At the same time, she found herself working with her local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help develop and shape their communications plans and policies. She also found her way to the South County ARES (SCARES) organization where she developed an interest in emergency communications. + +**Mason Matich**, [KC3WNY](https://www.qrz.com/db/KC3WNY){:target="_blank"} is a mechanical engineering student at Stanford University interested in spacecraft engineering, mechatronics, and RF systems. Over three years of experience in space systems at SpaceX, MIT LL, and Stanford SSI, he has developed skills in deployables design, CAD modeling, antenna design, embedded systems, and project management. Currently based in Palo Alto, Mason focuses on the design and development of small satellite systems and scaling large deployable solar and antenna structures to fit CubeSat form factors. He is also the President of the Stanford Amateur Radio Club, W6YX. + + + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202602.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2026/202603.md b/meetings/2026/202603.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b97f63682 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202603.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +# March Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `6 March 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Homebrew Night` +* **Presenter**: `Many, not just one` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + + +![homebrewlogo](/meetings/2026/homebrew.jpg) + +## Details + +Homebrew Night will take place during our March 6th meeting; so start building now! + +From hardware to software, simple to complex. It doesn’t matter. If you put your heart and soul into it then show it off at the March meeting! It is strongly suggested that you make your presentation in person to facilitate a better viewing experience. If you present via Zoom then it may work better if you make a PDF file of pictures and any supporting text and share that so you don’t have to fumble trying to get the item(s) in the camera view. + +### Homebrew Registration + +In an effort to streamline the sign ups, please complete the [**signup form**](https://forms.gle/oyaL7xuQq1yKaKnP7){:target="_blank"} and then submit it. + +Due to time constraints, We are only accepting 10 participants, and each participant will have 5-7 minutes to talk about their homebrew project. Remember, this is a show and tell not a full presentation. + + + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202603.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2026/202604.md b/meetings/2026/202604.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c57b80c0f --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202604.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# April Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `3 April 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Understanding the End-Fed Half-Wave: Design, Configuration, and Performance` +* **Presenter**: `Tim Hale, K5OHY` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +**Tim Hale** is an amateur radio operator based in West Texas. He first got into amateur radio at age 13 and returned to the hobby in 2024 after many years away. Tim is active on CW and enjoys portable operating, particularly Parks on the Air, where he experiments with simple homebrew antennas. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202604_K5OHY_EFHW_Presentation.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202604_K5OHY_EFHW_Presentation.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202604.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} diff --git a/meetings/2026/202605.md b/meetings/2026/202605.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1270bed20 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202605.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# May Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `1 May 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Pushing FT8 Decoding Further` +* **Presenter**: `David KD0BTO` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +Most FT8 users only see the final decoded text, not the chain of signal-processing steps behind it. This talk begins with a practical tour of the FT8 receive pipeline, from synchronization through soft demodulation, LDPC decoding, and subtraction of already-decoded signals. Using a decoder built from scratch, I’ll then explore several avenues for boosting weak-signal performance, including improved soft decoding, neural-network-based likelihood estimation, and experiments that make fuller use of message structure. Results so far suggest that parts of the FT8 pipeline may still have meaningful headroom. The talk emphasizes intuitive explanations and visual examples rather than heavy math, while still offering enough technical depth to interest hams who enjoy DSP, coding theory, and software design. + +David Christle, [KD0BTO](https://www.qrz.com/db/KD0BTO){:target="_blank"}, is an amateur radio operator, HF DXer, and software engineer with a background in physics, mathematics, and machine learning. First licensed in 2007, he returned seriously to HF in 2024 after upgrading to Extra, with a particular interest in FT8, weak-signal digital modes, DXing, and contesting. He is a Director of CADXA and a member of PAARA. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PDF*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202605_PAARA_FT8_Talk_Final.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202605_PAARA_FT8_Talk_Final.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202605.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} diff --git a/meetings/2026/202606.md b/meetings/2026/202606.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0b72829fe --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202606.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +# June Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `5 June 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `The California Historical Radio Society: Preserving the Foundations of Modern Communication` +* **Presenter**: `Rachel Lee` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +Join **Rachel Lee**, Executive Director of the **California Historical Radio Society**, for a look at the history of electronic communication and the technologies that shaped the modern world. From spark-gap wireless systems and vacuum tubes to transistors, broadcasting, and early television, this presentation explores how radio technology became the foundation for today’s communications and computing systems. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at CHRS’s museum, restoration lab, amateur radio station, and efforts to preserve the artifacts and engineering knowledge of the wireless age. + +**Rachel Lee** leads the organization’s mission to preserve and celebrate the history of electronic communication. With a unique blend of nonprofit leadership, educational experience, and entrepreneurial background, Rachel brings energy and vision to CHRS as it grows into a hub for learning, preservation, and community connection. A former educator, Rachel is passionate about hands-on learning and making history accessible to people of all ages. She remains involved in her community, serving as President of the Alameda Civic Ballet and sitting on the Bay Farm School PTSA board where she has championed youth engagement, the arts, and volunteer-driven programming. + +Before relocating to California, Rachel built a career in Texas as the founding partner of Elevate Holdings which specialized in real estate arbitrage. This role helped her develop an eye for opportunity, resourcefulness, and strategic planning that now informs her work at CHRS. Since stepping into her role, she has expanded public programming, increased fundraising efforts, and is leading the transformation of the CHRS campus into a museum and cultural destination. Rachel’s leadership is guided by storytelling, community-building, and innovation with an eye toward connecting CHRS’s legacy to a dynamic and inclusive future. + +### The California Historical Radio Society + +The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 1974 to promote the preservation, restoration, research and publication of early radio, wireless communication, and broadcasting history. CHRS was begun by a small group of passionate collectors and radio enthusiasts, with parking lot swap meets and exchanges of vintage parts, radios, and ideas. Over the years, it has grown into a respected and trusted nonprofit organization offering educational programs, a permanent museum and research library, vintage equipment restoration, and acting as a hub by supporting community events. Today, CHRS continues its mission by connecting generations through the science, art, and impact of radio and related technologies. + + + +## Presentation materials + +* *PPT*: [[download](https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202606_The_California_Historical_Radio_Society.pptx?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] [[Docs Viewer](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/paara.org-attachments/blob/main/meetings/2026/202606_The_California_Historical_Radio_Society.pptx?raw=true){:target="_blank"}] + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202606.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2026/202607.md b/meetings/2026/202607.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..56ae138b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202607.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# July Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `10 July 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Multiple Topics` +* **Presenter**: `Justin, AI6YM; Ben, KN6UBF; Connie, W6EFI` + +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +This month's meeting will be a bit different from usual. We will have three mini-talks instead of a single longer presentation. + +### Justin, AI6YM: How Not To Build A Satellite Station - Chapter 2: Murphy's Revenge + +I'll go over the antenna's I built this year and why they performed better in my backyard than at Radio Ranch. + + +### Ben, KN6UBF: `netctl`: A Net Logging Tool + +Have you ever joined a net and thought "there's not enough paperwork involved with this"? Well do I have a program for you! + +It may also be used to generate ICS 309s for ARES/RACES nets that genuinely need the paperwork. + +### Ben, KN6UBF (if time permits): An N1MM-based mapping tool + +Ben may show the tool he wrote to map PAARA contacts live during field day. + + +### Connie, W6EFI: The "CW Blood Oath": Progress Update on CW Learning in PAARA + +Connie will give an update on the work she's been leading to help club members learn CW. + + + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202607.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} diff --git a/meetings/2026/202608.md b/meetings/2026/202608.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..79bfebdf9 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202608.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# August Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `7 August 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Antenna design, efficiency, and portability` +* **Presenter**: `Greg Mihran, KJ6ER` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +Greg will be presenting specifications on a few of his highly efficient portable antennas he as used for POTA activations over the past few years. His antennas are also ideal for emergency communications as well as a quick deployment in an HOA environment. + +Greg, an Extra-class amateur radio operator based in Campbell, CA, has been operating HF/UHF/VHF since 1987. He has been especially active since retiring in 2022 after a long career in Silicon Valley technology companies. He and his wife, Bonnie, have 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. He also loves to play ‘bogey’ golf, compose and perform original rock music, and hike around the beautiful California foothills with his ICOM IC-705 backpack. + + + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202608.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} diff --git a/meetings/2026/202609.md b/meetings/2026/202609.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fd6e5f8a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/meetings/2026/202609.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# September Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: `4 September 2026` +* **Time**: `07:00 PM Pacific Time` +* **Topic**: `Radio Direction Finding - History and Techniques` +* **Presenter**: `Benjamin Friedlander AD6JA` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details +Radio direction finding (RDF) is familiar to many radio amateurs as a fun activity (fox hunting). However, it has a surprisingly large number of applications to diverse areas such as: cellular communication, SIGINT/ELINT, navigation, search and rescue, vehicle and asset tracking, wildlife tracking, spectrum monitoring, etc. It has a long history going back to the very first days of wireless communications. Today RDF is still a topic of very active research and development. + +This talk will present the basic principles of RDF in the context of their historical evolution. We will cover the basic techniques: using a directional antenna, amplitude comparison of two antennas, Adcock, Watson-Watt, Doppler/Pseudo-Doppler, and Interferometry. If time permits, more advanced techniques using antenna arrays will be briefly discussed. + +Benjamin Friedlander AD6JA got his first ham license in high school in the early 1960's. His interest in amateur radio led him to study electrical engineering and specialize in the areas of communications, array signal processing, and digital signal processing. He subsequently had an long and illustrious career in research and teaching at the University of California. + +He is now retired from the department of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California at Santa Cruz after spending 33 years in the academia. + +He published over 150 papers on direction finding in various IEEE journals. The book Classical and Modern Direction-of-Arrival Estimation, Academic Press, 2009, co-edited with T.E. Tuncer, is a standard reference work on direction finding. + +He was a member of PAARA while living in Palo Alto, and is now a member of the Villages Amateur Radio Club (K6AT) in San Jose. + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include raffle/202609.md %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} + diff --git a/meetings/2026/homebrew.jpg b/meetings/2026/homebrew.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8539cf362 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/2026/homebrew.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/ZoomGuide.pdf b/meetings/ZoomGuide.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5bb9e6e24 Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/ZoomGuide.pdf differ diff --git a/meetings/cubberley-600.jpg b/meetings/cubberley-600.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0aa99728a Binary files /dev/null and b/meetings/cubberley-600.jpg differ diff --git a/meetings/raffle/2025/202511-1.jpg b/meetings/raffle/2025/202511-1.jpg new file mode 100644 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According to the January 1, 1973 membership roster for the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association (W6OTX) and Menlo Park Civil Defense Radio Club (K6YQT) (which eventually merged), the club had 70 members, including some who are still members today. + +Today, the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association consists of over 200 members, and is one of the oldest amateur radio clubs in California. + +## Member list + +If you want to access the most up-to-date member list, please click [here](https://forms.gle/59r9LmEgWiwoJ7TBA){:target="_blank"}. If you do not know the username and password, please get in touch with the `PAARA Secretary` at . + + +## Special Life Memberships + +| Name | Call Sign | Silent Key | Proclamation | Award year | +|------|-----------|------------|--------------|------------| +| Doug Teter | [KG6LWE](https://www.qrz.com/db/KG6LWE){:target="_blank"} | -- | [pdf](/membership/Doug_Teter_proclamation.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2026 | +| Andrew Korsak | [KR6DD](https://www.qrz.com/db/KR6DD){:target="_blank"} | -- | [pdf](/membership/Andy_Korsak_proclamation.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2024 | +| Ron Chester | [W6AZ](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6AZ){:target="_blank"} | -- | [pdf](/membership/Ron_Chester_proclamation.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2023 | +| Jim Rice | [K6AK](https://www.qrz.com/db/K6AK){:target="_blank"} | -- | [pdf](/membership/Jim_Rice_proclamation2.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2022 | +| Vic Black | [AB6SO](https://www.qrz.com/db/AB6SO){:target="_blank"} | SK | [pdf](/membership/Vic_Black_certificate.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2021 | +| Gerry Tucker | [N6NV](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6NV){:target="_blank"} | -- | [pdf](/membership/Gerry_proclamantion_3.pdf){:target="_blank"} | 2019 | +| Steve Stuntz | [K6FS](https://www.qrz.com/db/K6FS){:target="_blank"} | SK | -- |2007 | +| Joe Gomes | [KB6HDC](https://www.qrz.com/db/KB6HDC){:target="_blank"} | SK | -- | 2004-05 | +| Leslie Vickery | [W6AKR](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6AKR){:target="_blank"} | SK | -- | -- | +| Ron Panton | [W6VG](https://www.qrz.com/db/W6VG){:target="_blank"} | SK | -- | 2003-07 | + +## Becoming a member + +Membership is available to all persons interested in Amateur radio. There is no screening process or sponsorship required to become a member. We encourage prospective members to sign up for membership at our meetings. + +**`Primary` member dues are $25.00 per year which provides full membership privileges, including**: + +* **Membership Roster**: A current membership roster, containing the names of all members, and the phone numbers and E-mail addresses of those that provide the information. +* **PAARA Newsletter**: Full members get immediate online access to the most current copy of PAARAgraphs, the club newsletter. They also receive a paper copy mailed to their households each month if they opt for paper delivery. +* **Voting At Annual Elections** + +**`Family`** member dues are just $6.00 per year. (One Primary member of the family pays the full dues of $25.00, enabling the rest of the family to join as Family members). + +## How do I join? + +There are two steps required to join PAARA: +1. Fill in the online [membership application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLMP-zbG2bEo7vGKKo813y-EPqIPW9LjH38Cyfx6iRtQtUhg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110605337745431033132){:target="_blank"} +2. [Pay the membership dues](/membership/pay.html) (waived for new hams - read [here](/newham.html){:target="_blank"}) + +## How do I renew my membership? + +1. [Pay the membership dues](/membership/pay.html) + +## How do I update my personal information? + +If you need to update your personal information, please fill the [membership application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLMP-zbG2bEo7vGKKo813y-EPqIPW9LjH38Cyfx6iRtQtUhg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110605337745431033132){:target="_blank"} one more time and leave a comment just before clicking submit.. + +## How can I order a badge? + +![membership/nametag-100.jpg](/membership/nametag-100.jpg) + +Please visit the dedicated page [here](/badges.html). diff --git a/membership/Andy_Korsak_proclamation.pdf b/membership/Andy_Korsak_proclamation.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..09500fbaa Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Andy_Korsak_proclamation.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Doug_Teter_proclamation.pdf b/membership/Doug_Teter_proclamation.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..127565f4c Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Doug_Teter_proclamation.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Gerry_proclamantion_3.pdf b/membership/Gerry_proclamantion_3.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e63de7b56 Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Gerry_proclamantion_3.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Jim_Rice_proclamation2.pdf b/membership/Jim_Rice_proclamation2.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..df0cab2b6 Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Jim_Rice_proclamation2.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Membership-Form-17a.pdf b/membership/Membership-Form-17a.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..80885695a Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Membership-Form-17a.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Ron_Chester_proclamation.pdf b/membership/Ron_Chester_proclamation.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a4181427b Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Ron_Chester_proclamation.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/Vic_Black_certificate.pdf b/membership/Vic_Black_certificate.pdf new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6078afb6a Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/Vic_Black_certificate.pdf differ diff --git a/membership/btn_cart_LG.gif b/membership/btn_cart_LG.gif new file mode 100644 index 000000000..40e563e02 Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/btn_cart_LG.gif differ diff --git a/membership/nametag-100.jpg b/membership/nametag-100.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a8798111a Binary files /dev/null and b/membership/nametag-100.jpg differ diff --git a/membership/pay.md b/membership/pay.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ff431d9d6 --- /dev/null +++ b/membership/pay.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ + + +# Membership dues + +If you're looking to pay for your membership dues (either new member, or renewal), then you're in the right place! The dues are **`$25`** for an individual membership, and **`$6`** for a family member. + +Please choose one of the methods below that works best for you! + +## Zelle + +You can pay us by Zelle by sending money to **`payments@paara.org`**. + +**Important**: Please make sure to specify the follwing in the description field: +1. **Full Name** +2. **Call Sign** (or `None`) +3. **Individual member call sign** (for family membership) + +Zelle transfers are instant, and they do not charge any fees to the club. + +## Paypal + + +**Important**: Please make sure to specify the follwing in the description field: +1. **Full Name** +2. **Call Sign** (or `None`) +3. **Individual member call sign** (for family membership) + + + + +**NOTE:** Once you've added your name and call sign to the order details, please click on the cart below to finalize the payment. + + + + +## Dues Payment using Physical Form + +You can pay your dues with check or cash at the next PAARA meeting to the Membership Coordinator (Ric N6AJS), or you can mail a check to `PAARA` to: + + PAARA Membership + P.O. Box 911 + Menlo Park, CA 94026 + +**Important**: Please make sure to specify the follwing in the description field: +1. **Full Name** +2. **Call Sign** (or `None`) +3. **Individual member call sign** (for family membership) + diff --git a/nets.md b/nets.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..92f1cdba8 --- /dev/null +++ b/nets.md @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ + + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + + +# Monday Night PAARA Club Net + +Monday night nets take place at 8:30pm on the N6NFI repeater (145.230 MHz (-) 100Hz). + +There are two [Echolink](https://webapp.echolink.org//){:target="_blank"} nodes connected to **N6NFI**: +1. `W6REK-R` (Henry's node) +2. `KR6DD-R` (Andy's node) + +The repeater has a very long squelch tail (3 seconds), and EchoLink will not allow you to transmit until that's complete. This can make it challenging to check into the net, but net control is making efforts to pause for EchoLinkers to give them a chance of checking in. + +## Net Control Schedule + +Week | Operator +---|--- +1st Monday | Doug Teter, KG6LWE +2nd Monday | Ben Glick, KN6UBF +3rd Monday | Ric, N6AJS +4th Monday | Rob Fenn, KC6TYD +5th Monday | Rob Fenn, KC6TYD + +If you would like to be a Net Control Operator contact Doug at + +## Net Script + +Is this frequency in use? [`Pause`] + +QST, QST, QST. This is the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association Net, which meets every Monday evening at 20:30 hours local for the purpose of exchanging information among members of the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association. The 100Hz PL tone is ON so please check your radio for proper operation. All visitors are welcome. + +Net Control for this evening is [`name`, `callsign`, & `phonetics`]. + +Stations with emergency or priority traffic may break in at any time. Is there any emergency or priority traffic at this time? [`pause`] + +This is a directed net. Please direct all traffic to net control. + +Please indicate if you have any QSTs, traffic, swap items or operating news when you check in. + +Take check-ins from club officers and directors [`pause`]. + +Take check-ins from ARRL and IARU officials [`pause`]. + +Take check-ins from club members with callsign suffixes beginning: +* Alpha through Golf. [`pause`] +* Hotel through Mike. [`pause`] +* November through Sierra. [`pause`] +* Tango through Zulu. [`pause`] + +Take any missed, late or guest check-ins. [`pause`] + +**Announcements** — + +**Upcoming Events**: read the PAARAgraphs or the web site information + +Does anyone have any: +* **QSTs?** +* **Traffic?** +* **Operating News?** + +[`Call any check-ins who indicated they had traffic, a comment for the net, or information on recent or upcoming events and contests.`] + +**Time for Swap!** + +[`Ask if anyone has any ham-related products that they wish to sell, swap, or buy.`] + +Are there any late check-ins? [`pause`] + +**Close the Net** - `We wish to thank the owners and trustees of the repeater for use of their system, and everyone for checking in this evening. This is net control [callsign] returning the N6NFI machine to normal use.` + +## PAARA Net History + +The PAARA Net has taken many forms over the years. For many years, the club held VHF simplex nets. During the 1970s it began at 8:15pm on 145.224 MHz—with AM modulation! (As a 1974 PAARAgraphs put it, “…no shoddy FM allowed.”) In February 1975, the net began switching to FM modulation on that same frequency. Some time later, the PAARA Net moved to 147.450 MHz simplex. After the 145.23 machine was activated, the net moved there shortly later to increase the range. On October 1st, 2009, N6NFI permanently enable the PL tone. + +## The "Net After the Net" + +We also often hold a CW "net after the net" on Monday evenings. After the main PAARA Monday Night Net ends, interested members hang around on N6NFI to choose a net control and arrange a frequency. This net is organized on an ad-hoc basis and does not run every week. + +This net serves as an opportunity to practice CW in a learning-focused environment. We often run the net between 10 and 15 WPM, which we find is a good speed for beginners. + +The net script is based on POTA contacts, and is designed to develop CW skills in a realistic environment. + +We typically keep a radio tuned to N6NFI for a "backchannel", which we use for fills and net-related communications. + +The following is an example script for the CW "Net After The Net" + +``` +CQ NET DE NET K + + 5NN BK + 5NN +TU 73 DE E E + E E +E E +(repeat with next participant) +``` + +# Other local nets of interest + +## Youth Net + +For all hams who are 18 and younger. Hams over the age of 18 can participate in the later portion of the net and can answer questions to help mentor the young hams. There is something for everyone! Please join us! + +* When: Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM Pacific time +* Repeater: N6NFI Repeater, 145.230 MHz, Minus offset, PL 100 Hz. +* Echolink node(s): W6REK-R (828105) or KR6DD-R (271122). + +## 9 AM Talk Net + +Informal net, no set topic. All hams welcome. Say hello to your friends! + +* When: Weekdays at 9:00am Pacific Time (except holidays) +* Frequency: 145.230 MHz, Minus Offset, PL 100Hz. + +## San Mateo Radio Club Thursday Ham Chat + +Informal chat about ham topics with other hams. Sponsored by SMRC. + +* When: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Pacific time +* Repeater: N6ZX Output: 145.370 MHz, Minus offset of 600 KHz, CTCSS (PL): 107.2 Hz + diff --git a/newham.md b/newham.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ef44a2f12 --- /dev/null +++ b/newham.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +layout: default +--- + +# Welcome, New Hams + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +We're looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting or event! + +## Free Membership + +As a new ham, you’re eligible for a one year free PAARA membership! Please talk to the club’s Secretary **Ric Hulett** [N6AJS](https://www.qrz.com/db/N6AJS){:target="_blank"} in person at our next monthly meeting, or by email at . + +## Discord +We invite all PAARA members and friends to join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/E2s4rez64d){:target="_blank"} and discuss anything ham radio related, such as: homebrew, [POTA, SOTA](https://paara.org/ontheair.html){:target="_blank"}, digital modes, or anything else that you might be interested in. + +## Newsletter + +The club publishes a [monthly newsletter](https://paara.org/newsletter.html){:target="_blank"} full of interesting stories and information, with the archive going all the way back to 1971! Members get immediate access to a digital or a hard copy (mailed) delivered a few days before the monthly meeting. + +## Meeting videos +We recommend you to check out our [monthly meeting archive](https://paara.org/meetings.html#past-meetings){:target="_blank"}, where you’ll find video recordings of the great speakers we had over the years. Alternatively, you can browse recordings on the [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@paarapresentations-c3w){:target="_blank"} directly. + +## Field Day + +Besides the monthly meetings, we organize a big [field day](https://paara.org/fieldday.html){:target="_blank"} event every June, two PAARA in the Park events (check out the [May 2025](https://paara.org/events/20250503.html){:target="_blank"} one), and one other club event (check out the [August 2024](https://paara.org/events/20240824.html){:target="_blank"} one). + +## Youtube channels + +We also recommend the following YouTube channels which have great content: +* [K4OGO - Coastal Waves & Wires](https://www.youtube.com/@COASTALWAVESWIRES/videos) +* [KI6NAZ - Ham Radio Crash Course](https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioCrashCourse/videos) +* [KB9VBR - Antennas](https://www.youtube.com/@KB9VBRAntennas/videos) +* [KC5HWB - Ham Radio 2.0](https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadio2/videos) +* [KD4BMG - HOA Ham](https://www.youtube.com/@HOAHamRadio/videos) +* [W4EEY](https://www.youtube.com/@W4EEY/videos) +* [AD6DM - TheSmokinApe Ham Radio](https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmokinApe/videos) + diff --git a/newsletter.md b/newsletter.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8ef3f141c --- /dev/null +++ b/newsletter.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +# PAARAgraphs Newsletter + +PAARAgraphs issues older than 6 months are added to the archive for all to read. + +[PAARA members](/membership.html) receive current issues in print or email format. + +## Archive + + | | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | + |------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----| + | 2026 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2026/graph0126.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2026/graph0226.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | | | | | | | | | | | + | 2025 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0125.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0225.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0325.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0425.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0525.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0625.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0725.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0825.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph0925.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph1025.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph1125.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2025/graph1225.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2024 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0124.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0224.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0324.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0424.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0524.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0624.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0724.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0824.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph0924.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph1024.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph1124.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2024/graph1224.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2023 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0123.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0223.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0323.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0423.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0523.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0623.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0723.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0823.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph0923.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph1023.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph1123.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2023/graph1223.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2022 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0122.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0222.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0322.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0422.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0522.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0622.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0722.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0822.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph0922.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph1022.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph1122.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2022/graph1222.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2021 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0121.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0221.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0321.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0421.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0521.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0621.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0721.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0821.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph0921.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph1021.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph1121.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2021/graph1221.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2020 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0120.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0220.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0320.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0420.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0520.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0620.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0720.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0820.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph0920.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph1020.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph1120.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2020/graph1220.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2019 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0119.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0219.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0319.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0419.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0519.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0619.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0719.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0819.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph0919.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph1019.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph1119.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2019/graph1219.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2018 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0118.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0218.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0318.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0418.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0518.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0618.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0718.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0818.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph0918.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph1018.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph1118.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2018/graph1218.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2017 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0117.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0217.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0317.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0417.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0517.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0617.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0717.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0817.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph0917.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph1017.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph1117.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2017/graph1217.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2016 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0116.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0216.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0316.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0416.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0516.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0616.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0716.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0816.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph0916.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph1016.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph1116.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2016/graph1216.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2015 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0115.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0215.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0315.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0415.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0515.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0615.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0715.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0815.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph0915.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph1015.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph1115.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2015/graph1215.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2014 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0114.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0214.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0314.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0414.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0514.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0614.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0714.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0814.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph0914.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph1014.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph1114.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2014/graph1214.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2013 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0113.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0213.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0313.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0413.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0513.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0613.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0713.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0813.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph0913.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph1013.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph1113.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2013/graph1213.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2012 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0112.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0212.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0312.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0412.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0512.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0612.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0812.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph0912.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph1012.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph1112.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2012/graph1212.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2011 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0111.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0211.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0311.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0411.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0511.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0611.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0711.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph0911.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph1011.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph1111.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2011/graph1211.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2010 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0110.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0210.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0310.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0410.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0510.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0610.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0710.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0810.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph0910.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph1010.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph1110.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2010/graph1210.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2009 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0109.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0209.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0309.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0409.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | - | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0709.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0809.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph0909.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph1009.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph1109.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2009/graph1209.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2008 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0108.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0208.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0308.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0408.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0508.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0608.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0808.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph0908.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph1008.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph1108.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2008/graph1208.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2007 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0107.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0207.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0307.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0407.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0507.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0607.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0707.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0807.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph0907.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph1007.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph1107.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2007/graph1207.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2006 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0106.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0206.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0306.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0406.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0506.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0606.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0706.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0806.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph0906.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph1006.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph1106.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2006/graph1206.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2005 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0105.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0205.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0305.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0405.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0505.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0605.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0705.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0805.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph0905.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph1005.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph1105.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2005/graph1205.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2004 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0104.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0204.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0304.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0404.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0504.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0604.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0704.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0804.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph0904.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph1004.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph1104.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2004/graph1204.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2003 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0103.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0203.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0303.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0403.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0503.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0603.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0703.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0803.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph0903.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph1003.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph1103.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2003/graph1203.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2002 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0102.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0202.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0302.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0402.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0502.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0602.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0702.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0802.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph0902.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph1002.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph1102.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2002/graph1202.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2001 | - | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0201.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0301.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0401.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0501.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0601.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0801.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph0901.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph1001.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph1101.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2001/graph1201.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 2000 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0100.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0200.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0300.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0400.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0500.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0600.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0700.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0800.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph0900.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph1000.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph1100.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/2000/graph1200.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1999 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0199.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0299.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0399.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0599.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0699.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0799.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0899.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph0999.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph1099.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph1199.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1999/graph1299.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1998 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0198.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0298.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0398.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0498.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0598.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0698.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0798.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0898.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph0998.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph1098.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph1198.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1998/graph1298.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1997 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0197.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0297.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0397.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0497.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0597.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0697.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0797.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0897.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph0997.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph1097.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph1197.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1997/graph1297.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1996 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0196.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0396.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0496.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0596.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0696.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0796.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0896.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph0996.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph1096.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph1196.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1996/graph1296.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1995 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0195.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0295.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0495.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0695.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0795.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0895.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph0995.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph1095.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph1195.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1995/graph1295.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1994 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0194.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0294.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0394.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0494.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0594.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0694.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0794.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph0994.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph1094.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph1194.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1994/graph1294.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1993 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0193.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0293.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0393.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0493.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0593.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0693.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0793.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0893.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph0993.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph1093.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph1193.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1993/graph1293.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1992 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0192.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0292.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0392.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0492.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0592.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0692.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0792.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0892.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph0992.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph1092.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph1192.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1992/graph1292.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1991 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0191.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0291.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0391.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0491.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0591.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0691.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0791.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0891.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph0991.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph1091.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph1191.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1991/graph1291.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1990 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0190.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0290.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0390.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0490.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0590.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0690.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0790.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0890.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph0990.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph1090.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph1190.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1990/graph1290.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1989 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0189.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0289.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0389.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0489.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0589.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0689.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | - | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph0989.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph1089.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph1189.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1989/graph1289.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1988 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0188.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0288.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0388.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0488.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0588.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0688.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0788.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0888.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph0988.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph1088.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph1188.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1988/graph1288.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1987 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0187.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0287.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0387.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0487.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0587.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0687.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0787.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0887.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph0987.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph1087.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph1187.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1987/graph1287.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1986 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0186.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0286.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0386.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0486.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0686.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0786.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0886.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph0986.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph1086.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1986/graph1286.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1985 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0185.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0285.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0385.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0485.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0585.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0685.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0785.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0885.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph0985.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph1085.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph1185.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1985/graph1285.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1984 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0184.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0284.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0384.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0484.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0584.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0784.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0884.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph0984.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1984/graph1084.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | - | + | 1983 | - | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0283.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0383.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0483.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0583.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0683.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0783.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0883.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph0983.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph1083.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph1183.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1983/graph1283.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1982 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0182.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0282.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0382.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0482.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0582.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0682.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0782.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0882.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph0982.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph1082.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph1182.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1982/graph1282.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1981 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0181.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0281.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0481.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0581.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0681.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | - | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph0981.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph1081.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph1181.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1981/graph1281.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1980 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0180.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0280.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0480.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0580.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0680.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0780.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0880.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph0980.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph1180.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1980/graph1280.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1979 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0179.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0279.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0379.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0479.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0579.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0679.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0779.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0879.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph0979.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph1079.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph1179.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1979/graph1279.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1978 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0178.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0278.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0378.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0478.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0578.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0678.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0778.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0878.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph0978.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph1078.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph1178.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1978/graph1278.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1977 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0177.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0277.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0377.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0477.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0577.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0677.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0777.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0877.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph0977.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph1077.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph1177.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1977/graph1277.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1976 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0176.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0276.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0376.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0476.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0576.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0676.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0776.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0876.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph0976.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph1076.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph1176.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1976/graph1276.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1975 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0175.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0275.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0375.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0475.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0575.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0675.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0775.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0875.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph0975.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph1175.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1975/graph1275.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1974 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0174.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0274.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0374.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0474.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0574.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0674.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0774.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0874.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph0974.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph1174.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1974/graph1274.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1973 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0173.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0273.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0373.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0473.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0573.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0673.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0773.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph0973.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | - | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph1173.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1973/graph1273.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1972 | [JAN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0172.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [FEB](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0272.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0372.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0472.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0572.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0672.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0772.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0872.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph0972.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph1072.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph1172.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1972/graph1272.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + | 1971 | - | - | - | [APR](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0471.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [MAY](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0571.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUN](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0671.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [JUL](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0771.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [AUG](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0871.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [SEP](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph0971.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [OCT](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph1071.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [NOV](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph1171.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | [DEC](https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main/1971/graph1271.pdf?raw=true){:target="_blank"} | + +## Staff + +| Position | Name | Call Sign | Email | +| --- | --- | --- | --- | +| Editorial Board | Bob Van Tuyl | K6RWY | | +| Editorial Board | Jim Thielemann | K6SV | | +| Editorial Board | Bob Ridenour | KN6YGN| | +| Editorial Board | Doug Teter | KG6LWE| | +| Editor - Primary | Bob Van Tuyl | K6RWY | | +| Editor - Backup | Jim Thielemann | K6SV | | +| Advertising | Walt Gyger | W6WGY | | +| Member Profiles | __VACANT__ | | | +| Technical Tips | Ric Hulett | N6AJS | | +| Photographer | __VACANT__ | | | diff --git a/officers.md b/officers.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..79a584e49 --- /dev/null +++ b/officers.md @@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +# Board Of Directors & Staff + +**Officers For 2025, Elected December 2024** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ President
+ Bob Ridenour
+ KN6YGN
+ kn6ygn@paara.org
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+ Vice President
+ Rob Fenn
+ KC6TYD
+ kc6tyd@paara.org
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+ Secretary
+ Ric Hulett
+ N6AJS
+ n6ajs@paara.org
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+ Treasurer
+ Margaret Cooper
+ K6WEK
+ k6wek@paara.org
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Directors
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+ 2025-2026
+ Walt Gyger
+ K6WGY
+ k6wgy@paara.org
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+ 2024-2025
+ Sorin Constantinescu
+ KN6YUH
+ kn6yuh@paara.org
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+ 2025
+ Doug Teter
+ KG6LWE
+ kg6lwe@paara.org
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+ 2025
+ Darryl Presley
+ KI6LDM
+ ki6ldm@paara.org
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+ +## Appointed Positions + +**Position** | **Name** | **Call Sign** | **Email** +---|---|---|--- +`ASVARO Representative` | **Clark Martin** | KK6ISP | +`Badge Coordinator` | **Doug Teter** | KG6LWE | +`Database` | **Ric Hulett** | N6AJS | +`Field Day Coordinator` | **Doug Teter** | KG6LWE | +`Field Trip Coordinator` | **Rob Fenn** | KC6TYD | +`Fund Raising Coordinator` | _OPEN_ | | +`Historian` | _OPEN_ | | +`Membership` | **Ric Hulett** | N6AJS | +`Property Manager` | **Doug Teter** | KG6LWE | +`Public Affairs` | _OPEN_ | | +`QSL Manager` | **Ric Hulett** | N6AJS | +`Raffle Coordinator` | **Rob Fenn** | KC6TYD | +`Speaker Coordinator` | **Rob Fenn** | KC6TYD | +`Station Trustee - W6ARA` | **Bob Ridenour** | KN6YGN | +`Station Trustee - W6OTX` | **Christopher Hoover** | AI6KG | +`Station Trustee - K6YQT` | **Doug Teter** | KG6LWE | +`Station Trustee - K6OTA` | **Sorin Constantinescu** | KN6YUH | +`Technical Coordinator` | **Christopher Hoover** | AI6KG | +`Webmaster` | **Shrikumar H.** | KA6Q | + diff --git a/ontheair.md b/ontheair.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5c0d90e87 --- /dev/null +++ b/ontheair.md @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +# POTA / SOTA + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +[POTA](http://pota.app){:target="_blank"} (Parks on the Air) and [SOTA](https://www.sota.org.uk/){:target="_blank"} (Summits on the Air) are just two programs encouraging portable operations in either US National/State Parks/Historic trails, or on Summits. + +The **PAARA Discord** server (read [PAARAgraphs](/newsletter.html) to find the invite link) has a bot that will post a message whenever a PAARA member call sign is activating a park or a summit, so that other members can try to hunt or chase from their location. + +If you'd like to know more, or you'd like to join one of us for an activation in a nearby park, please get in touch with us on Discord on `#pota` or `#sota`, or reach out to Connie (**W6EFI**), Elliot (**AK6EU**), Justin (**AI6YM**), or Sorin (**KN6YUH**). + +We are very fortunate to have not one but **two** National Historic Trails running right through Palo Alto. That means public spaces next to El Camino as well as many city parks are good locations for POTA activations. (US-4571 and US-9757, see below for details.) The POTA map site does not show full trail locations but they are located on the National Park Service's maps. See below for links. + +## Parks on the Air (POTA) + +**Website**: [pota.app](http://pota.app) + +Parks on the Air (POTA) is an international ham radio program that encourages licensed amateur radio operators to set up portable stations in national, state, and local parks to make radio contacts, promoting outdoor activity and radiosport. Participants, known as "activators," operate from within the park and aim to make as many contacts as possible, while "hunters" try to contact activators from any location. The program offers awards for achievements such as the number of parks activated or contacted, and supports a variety of operating modes including voice, Morse code, and digital modes, all while respecting park regulations and other visitors. + +You need to make 10 contacts for a successful activation, and the activator is the only one who needs to upload the logs at the end. It's good practice to upload the logs even for an unsuccessful activation, because this way you reward the hunters. + +### Nearby Parks + +A few nearby parks popular with club members for POTA: + +| **ID** | **Park Name** | **Comments** | +| ------ | ------------- | ------------ | +| [US-1161](https://pota.app/#/park/US-1161){:target="_blank"} | **Henry W. Coe State Park** | Nice views, short hike from the parking lot | +| [US-1136](https://pota.app/#/park/US-1136){:target="_blank"} | **Castle Rock State Park** | Features waterfalls and rock climbing, has EV charging | +| [US-1187](https://pota.app/#/park/US-1187){:target="_blank"} | **Portola Redwoods State Park** | You need to hike up to higher ground from the Visitor Center | +| [US-0189](https://pota.app/#/park/US-0189){:target="_blank"} | **Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge** | Multiple locations around the south tip of the Bay are within park limits | +| [US-3473](https://pota.app/#/park/US-3473){:target="_blank"} | **Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area** | Accessible, but many people have complained about QRM, not recommended | +| | **State Beaches along Highway 1** | 30+ entities between SF and Monterey offer multi-park roving routes + +### Nearby Historic Trails + +There are two historic trails crossing the Bay Area. You can activate from any publicly accessible space within 100 feet of the trail route: + +1. [US-4571](https://pota.app/#/park/US-4571){:target="_blank"} **Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail**: +2. [US-9757](https://pota.app/#/park/US-9757){:target="_blank"} **Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail**: + +**NOTE**: If you activate from a location where these two historic trails overlap, you'll be able to score a "2-fer"! In Parks on the Air (POTA), a "2-fer" refers to an activator operating from a location that is within the boundary of two POTA parks. This means you're essentially activating both parks simultaneously during one QSO (radio contact). + +### local POTA map from the official site + +![pota-bay-area-map](/images/pota-bay-area-map.jpeg) + + + +## Summits on the Air (SOTA) + +Summits on the Air (SOTA) is a similar ham radio activity focused on operating from mountain or hill summits. Operators, called "activators," hike to designated summits carrying lightweight radio gear and attempt to make contacts with other hams, known as "chasers," who try to reach them from anywhere. Each summit has an assigned point value based on its elevation, and both activators and chasers earn points toward awards. SOTA emphasizes portable, battery-powered operation and often requires making at least four unique contacts from within 25 meters of the summit, blending amateur radio with hiking and outdoor adventure. + +### Nearby Peaks + +A full list of all qualifying summits worldwide can be found on the SOTA website at . To find our local summits, click on Database, Summits, List of all Summits. Select W6 association and NC or CC region. + +There are 538 qualifying summits in the [Northern Coastal Ranges](https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/region/W6/NC){:target="_blank"} and 74 qualifying summits in the [Coastal Ranges](https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/region/W6/CC) + + +A few of the higher peaks and somewhat accessible in the Bay Area below: + +| **ID** | **Summit Name** | **Comments** | +| ------ | --------------- | ------------ | +| [W6/NC-049](https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/W6/NC-049){:target="_blank"} | **Black Mountain** | 1204m, 2 points | +| [W6/CC-045](https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/W6/CC-045){:target="_blank"} | **Mount Diablo** | 1173m, 2 points | +| [W6/CC-052](https://www.sotadata.org.uk/en/summit/W6/CC-052){:target="_blank"} | **Mount Umunhum** | 1063m, 2 points | + +A few of the taller mountains nearby that would work pretty well for UHF/VHF contacts given the proximity to the highly populated Bay Area. + +![sota-goat-screemshot](/images/sota-goat-screenshot.jpeg) + + +## Useful Apps + +* Logging: [HAMRS](https://hamrs.app/){:target="_blank"} +* SOTA: [SOTA Goat for iOS](https://ww1x.radio/sotagoat/){:target="_blank"} +* POTA Maps (with SOTA Peaks): {:target="_blank"} + diff --git a/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.md b/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dc92c49e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.md @@ -0,0 +1,136 @@ +# DMR and FM Repeaters + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +PAARA operates a 2m DMR repeater, a 70cm DMR repeater, and a 33cm FM repeater. + +The repeaters are located adjacent to Alum Rock Park at about 750 feet ASL. + +All are open to all licensed amateur radio operators. + +Please contact [AI6KG](mailto:ai6kg@arrl.net) for any questions. + +# FM 33cm (902 MHz) + +**FM 927.075 MHz -25 MHz PL 107.2 Hz** + +The FM repeater is also on [AllstarLink](https://allstarlink.org/) and [Echolink](https://www.echolink.org/): + +* [AllstarLink Node 65314](https://stats.allstarlink.org/nodeinfo.cgi?node=65314) +* [Echolink Node W6OTX-R (462971)](https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/echolink/node_status.php?node=462971&type=search) + +Feel free to link your ASL3 hotspot to the repeater. You may also +link other Allstar nodes and [nets](https://allstarnets.org/), but do +remember, please, to unlink them when you are done. + +[ARRL Audio News](https://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news) plays on this +repeater every Friday at 6:30PM local. + + +## 33cm User Equipment + +Alinco was the only manufacturer to make 33cm equipment specifically +for amateur radio use. These radios are long out of production, +relatively rare and fairly expensive on the used market. + +Instead, we repurpose commercial radios, typically Motorola or +Kenwood, to operate on 33cm. Some resources: + +* [How To Get on 33cm/900Mhz](https://wp-cdn.wvara.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/11213349/How-to-get-on-900MHz-WR6Z-rev-090525.pdf) is excellent. +* [kw902](https://kw902.com/) is a goldmine for Kenwood radios. + +[AI6KG](mailto:ai6kg@arrl.net) has a few Kenwood TK-981's available +for sale at cost (~ $100). + + +## Allstar DTMF Command Primer + +You can control the Allstar repeater with DTMF tones: + +|   **DTMF** |   **Command** | +| :--------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | +|   \* 1 _nodenum_ |   Disconnect from _nodenum_ | +|   \* 3 _nodenum_ |   Connect to _nodenum_ in transceive mode | +|   \* 7 0 |   Status | + +
+Note: node 0 means the last node connected, so \*10 is shorthand for +disconnect the last node connected. + + + +# DMR + +## BrandMeister + +The DMR repeaters are connected to the [BrandMeister network](https://brandmeister.network/). + +## PAARA Talkgroup + +We use the [W6OTX DMR ID +(3224295)](https://database.radioid.net/database/view?id=3224295) as +the [PAARA talkgroup (TG) ID +(3224295)](https://brandmeister.network/?page=lh&lang=EN&DestinationID=3224295). + +This is the talkgroup to use to talk to PAARA members! + +_We encourage PAARA members to include the W6OTX TG (3224295) in their +codeplugs._ + +You can also listen in on the PAARA talkgroup on +[Hoseline](https://hose.brandmeister.network/?subscribe=3224295) +(click Player in the top right for the audio to start). + +You can connect to the PAARA W6OTX talkgroup on your hotspot or on any +repeater (that allows dynamic TGs) that talks to BrandMeister. + +## W6OTX VHF DMR [(310714)](https://brandmeister.network/?page=device&id=310714) + +**DMR 144.9625 MHz +2.5 MHz CC3** +* Slot 1: Dynamic +* Slot 2: NorCal BM (31068) + + +## W6OTX UHF DMR [(310715)](https://brandmeister.network/?page=device&id=310715) + +**DMR 444.475 MHz +5 MHz CC1** +* Slot 1: Dynamic +* Slot 2: NorCal BM (31068) + + +## W6OTX DMR Cluster + +More info to come. + + +## Dynamic Talkgroups on W6OTX + +* Please use dynamic talkgroups only on TS1. +* Just key-up on the BrandMeister talkgroup on TS1 that you want to + connect to and it will get connected automatically. +* Dynamic talkgroups are disconnected after 15 minutes of no uplink + activity. + + +## More Information on DMR + +* There is a parrot that responds to private calls on TG 9990. +* [DMR for Dummies](https://www.dmrfordummies.com/) + + +# N6NFI/R + +**FM 145.230 MHz (-600 Hz), PL 100 Hz** + +[N6NFI/R](https://www.fars.k6ya.org/repeaters/n6nfi) is a local 2m FM +repeater with superb coverage of the Bay Area. + +N6NFI/R isn't a PAARA repeater, but is important to the club, as it is +used for our club nets. It is also one of the most active machines in +the area. + +_We recommend all club members to program N6NFI/R into their radios._ diff --git a/pages/paara-equipment.md b/pages/paara-equipment.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..53b647c0a --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/paara-equipment.md @@ -0,0 +1,180 @@ +# PAARAphernalia + +PAARA owns a variety of equipment that is used for the ARRL annual Field Day contest/amateur radio public demonstration. This list is an attempt to document what we have, but is not currently complete.If you don’t see something on this list that you know we own, please contat K6WEB with the information. + +## Radios & Accessories + +### Elecraft KX1 + +![image](/images/KX1Button3.jpeg) + +This Elecraft KX1 started off as a raffle prize for a PAARA meeting, but when Lucky JC won it, he donated the radio kit back to the club, and Mark, KR1PTO, donated his time to build the radio, so it is now available for club use on Field Day and during other events. + +### Motorola FMTRU-41B (a)1d + +This old, two-frequency tube-based VHF radio is crystaled for two frequencies: 147.450 and 145.230, although it does not have a PL tone encoder or decoder. + +It is currently under repair by Andy, KR6DD. S/N: 1066 + +### Keys + +TODO(kn6yuh): fix this list so it makes sense + +There are five duplicate sets of keys for the two PAARA trailers, and these sets are kept by +1. the President, AF6TF +2. Peter, K6WEB +3. Property Manager, N6NV +4. and the fifth by Joel, KD6W. + +### Morse Code Trainer + +Purchased in 2004 at the beginning of the first PAARA Code Training Class, this device is available to PAARA members on a short term loan basis for random code & code speed training. Ask Terry, AF6TF for details. + +### Giant Morse Code Key + +Used mostly for fun, this XL wooden key patterned after a J-38 is in need of repair to make it function once again. Attached to it is an MFJ Code Practice Oscillator donated by Peter, K6WEB. + +## Mobile Equipment + +### Glen Baker Club Trailer + +![image](/images/BigGreenTrailerButton3.jpeg) + +This 1952 travel trailer, now retired, was used for our two main HF contesting stations. The trailer was named in honor of the late Glen Baker, W6UOK; a former PAARA club president who had helped purchase it and who gave so much of his time to the club. + +### GOTA Trailer + +![image](/images/SmallTrailerButton3.jpeg) + +This small trailer (designed for the back of a pickup truck but mounted on weels of its own) is typically used for our GOTA (Get On The Air) HF station—an official part of Field Day designed to let new hams have their first HF experience. + +### Utility Trailer + +![image](/images/UtilityTrailerButton3.jpeg) + +Donated by AMD, we plan on modifying this trailer for transporting antenna masts. Volunteers are needed to design and build the modifications. Please contact Andreas, N6NU if you have the needed skills. + +## Power Generation/Distribution + +### Honda EU1000i Inverter Generator + +![image](/images/eu1000GeneratorButton3.jpeg) + +This Honda generator weighs just 29 pounds, runs for 3.8–8.3 hours on one tank of gas, produces 7.5–8.3 amps and makes only 59 dB at a distance of 7 meters. It has two 120 V AC outlets, a DC outlet for charging 12 V batteries (not gel-cells!), and can be daisy-chained to an identical generator to increase the amperage. (Currently gone missing.) [EU1000i web site](https://powerequipment.honda.com){:target="_blank"} [EU1000i PDF manual](https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/00X31Z406010.pdf){:target="_blank"} + +### PE-95 10 kW WWII Trailer-Mounted Generator + +![image](/images/PE-95GeneratorButton3.jpeg) + +This generator is currently stored at Covington School, and since it gobbles several gallons per hour, it serves mainly as a backup. + +### Onan 5 kW Trailer-Mounted Generator + +![image](/images/OnanGeneratorButton3.jpeg) + +This is our main generator, typically used to power both the main trailer and the GOTA trailer, as well as the coffee pot. It is equipped with a Leland 2500 alternator, and it runs at about 1,800 RPM. The engine is a Briggs & Stratton gas type that has a propensity to gobble fuel like crazy. Stored at Doug Teter's shop. + +### Garod Radio Corporaration CBF-21263-?B HandCrank Generator + +This is used for our natural power bonus points at Field Day. + +### AC Distribution Box + +![image](/images/PowerDistributionBoxButton3.jpeg) + +An unknown model, this power distribution box has input and output connections of both normal 15 A household outlets and twist-lock 30 A shore power outlets. + +### AC Distribution Cable + +Approximately 500 pounds of 30 Amp, 3 prong, twistlock power distribution cable. Enough lengths and the adapters needed for connecting the small trailer to the generator is stored in the small trailer, and ditto for the big trailer, plus enough extra for another run, and all sorts of miscellaneous converters and regular outlet distribution boxes. + +## VHF/UHF Antennas + +2 m base station antenna donated to the club in 2007. + +## HF Antennas + +* 2 meter base station antenna + * Donated to the club in 2007, this is stored in the Big Green trailer. +* 10 m beam + * 4 element, gamma match. Homebrew. Joel, KD6W currently has most of the parts to this antenna. +* Unknown Tribander (10, 15, 20 m) + * The bolts on the mast clamp need to be replaced. Stored at KG6LWE's shop +* 15 m beam + * 4 element, gamma match. Homebrew. We have the boom, but the elements are MIA. +* 20 m beam + * ![image](/images/20m3ElementBeamButton3.jpeg) + * 3 element, gamma match. Homebrew, boom and 2 elements are stored at KG6LWE's shop, and the other two elements are MIA. +* Hy-Gain TH5/MK2 Tribander (10, 15, 20 m) + * Stored at KG6LWE's shop. Needs replacement clamps. +* KLM KT-34 Tribander (10, 15, 20 m) + * Stored at Doug, KG6LWE's shop in the white trailer. Donated from Vieks West (SK) in San Mateo. +* KLM 40M-3A + * ![image](/images/40m3elementBeamButton3.jpeg) + * This KLM 40-meter 3-element beam features a coax balun, and is used for nighttime 40 meter contacts. + * Mounted on the heaviest tower we move to the site (the lightest steel tower), raising this antenna can not be done in windy conditions. + * The elements are stored at KG6LWE's shop, while the boom and truss are stored next to the big trailer. +* Force 12 C-3SS Triband Beam (10, 15, 20 m) + * ![image](/images/Force12MultibandBeamButton3.jpeg) + * Force 12 multi-element, with special balun. + * [Force 12 C-3ss Web site](http://force12inc.com/) +* 80 m phone dipole + * 177′ long, tuned for 3950 kHz. +* 75 m phone dipole + * 120′-8″ long, tuned for 3900 kHz. +* 80 m cw dipole + * 131′ long, tuned for 3550 kHz. +* 40 m cw dipole + * 67′-8″ long +* 40 m cw dipole + * 67′-2″ long +* 40 m phone dipole + * 64′ long +* 40 m phone dipole + * 63′-10″ long end-fed. + + +## Towers + +### Crank-Up + +* Aluminum Tower—3 sections, 46 feet extended, 21 inches per side + * Stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer. This was donated to PAARA by Art Bolton. +* Aluminum Tower—3 sections, 50 feet extended, 13 inches per side. + * Stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer. +* 2 Steel Towers—3 sections, 50 feet extended, 10 inches per side + * Stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer. +* Steel Tower—6 sections, 100 feet extended, 20 inches per side.. + * Stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer. +* Steel Tower—3 sections, 50 feet extended, mast pole plate at top + * Stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer + +### Push-Up + +* Aluminum Tower—3 bolt-together sections, mast plate at top. + * Two sections stored on ground next to Big Green Trailer + * One section stored at Doug, KG6LWE's shop. +* Various nesting pole push-up masts + * We have several of these steel push-up masts, to be tallied later. + +### Rotators + +* CDR Series III + * Rotor + Controller, 8 wire with 8 pin Jones connectors & ~75 ft of PAARA cable, Mountable to PAARA 60 ft Aluminum tower (Phone) +* CDR Series III + * Rotor + Controller, 8 wire with 8 pin Jones connectors & ~75 ft of PAARA cable, Rotor installed on NM6K light weight Al tower +* Jerry's Rotors + * Two CDR Series III rotors and one Alliance HD-73 rotor. + +## Meeting equipment + +* Computer & Video Projector + * Purchased by the club in 2007, with the recommendation of model made by Joel, KD6W + * The projector has VGA and HDMI inputs, and is capable of wide-screen presentations. +* Jury-rigged PA system + * Consisting of a wireless mic system (2 microphones, one dual-channel receiver), a pair of small, powered speakers, and one electric guitar pedal used as a patch panel, owned and kept by Jim Rice. +* Coffee Pots + * We have one 36-cup, one 30-cup, and one 10-cup coffee maker, stored in a secret location. +* Raffle bin +* One hexagonal raffle bin, kept by Jim Rice. + diff --git a/pages/res-2mfreq.md b/pages/res-2mfreq.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1743ad89f --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-2mfreq.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +# SF Bay Area 2m Frequencies and Usage + +Channel|Frequency|Uses +--|--|-- + |144.000–144.050|EME (CW) + |144.050–144.100|General CW and weak signals + |144.100–144.200|EME and weak signal SSB + |144.200|National SSB Calling Frequency + |144.200–144.275|General SSB operation + |144.275–144.300|Propogation Beacons + |144.300–144.400|Digital (ARRL: New Oscar Subband) + |144.310|Digital (Emergency Management) + |144.330|Digital (Balloon & experimental) + |144.350|Digital (Keyboard to Keyboard) + |144.370|Digital (BBS LAN Forwarding) + |144.390|Digital (APRS) + |144.410|Digital (Duplex, with 145.61) + |144.430|Digital (TCP/IP, OK to run duplex with 145.65) + |144.400–144.500|Satellite (ARRL: New Oscar Subband) + |144.500–144.600|Linear Translator Inputs (ARRL) + |144.500–144.900|Repeater Inputs (NARCC) + |144.910|Digital (Emergency Management) + |144.930|Digital (BBS: N0ARY-1/Mt. Umunhum) + |144.950|Digital (DX Spotting: Sacramento/K6NP—Rio Linda, Sacramento, Woodland, Davis) + |144.970|Digital (BBS: WA6ZTY/Berkeley, N6LDL/Los Gatos, K6LY/Monterey, K6YV/Sonora, WA6EWV-1/South Lake Tahoe) + |144.990|Digital (Emergency Management) + |145.010|Digital (WinLink 2000) + |145.030|Digital (Keyboard to Keyboard) + |145.050|Digital (Keyboard to Keyboard) + |145.070|Digital (BBS: N6RME) + |145.090|Digital (BBS: KG6BAJ) + |145.100–145.200|Linear Translator Outputs (ARRL) + |145.100–145.500|Repeater Outputs (last at 145.490?) + |145.510|SSTV + |145.530|Experimental + |145.550|Experimental + |145.570|Experimental + |145.590|Experimental + |145.610|Digital (Duplex with 144.41) + |145.630|Digital (WinLink 2000) + |145.650|Digital (TCP/IP, OK to run duplex with 144.43) + |145.670|Digital (DX Spotting: Chico/K6EL—Chico, Oroville, Red Bluff, South Fork Mtn—Redding area) + |145.690|Digital (BBS: WA6LIE) + |145.710|Digital (9600 BBS) + |145.730|Digital (BBS: WH6IO) + |145.750|Digital (TCP/IP) + |145.770|Digital (DX Spotting: Castro Valley/W6RGG, Livermore/W4UAT) + |145.785–146.000|Satellite (NARCC) + |145.800–146.000|Oscar Subband (ARRL) + |146.000–146.400|Repeater Inputs + + +## FM Simplex (mostly) + +Channel|Frequency|Uses +--|--|-- +01|146.415|Mountain View / BRAG Tac +02|146.430|Sunnyvale ARES Tac; San Jose Tac 2; Bay Area Hosp Net; Kensingtion / El Cerrito; Vista Verde Tac; Woodside Tac; San Bruno ARES Tac; Portola Valley ARES Tac; Los Trancos Woods Tac; Portola Valley ARES Tac +03|146.445|SCARES-Resource Sec; San Leandro ARC ARES / RACES Tac +04|146.460|Cupertino Tac 2 +05|146.475|San Jose Tac 1 +06|146.490|National Railfan Calling Frequency; Milbrae ARES Tac; Stanford ARES +07|146.505|Saratoga Tac Alt; SSF-NPEC ARES Tac; Daly City ARES Tac +08|146.520|National Calling Frequency +09|146.535|Mountain View ARES; Contra Costa Co. ARES / RACES East Pri +10|146.550| +11|146.565|National T-Hunt Frequency; National Railfan Calling Frequency Alternate; Oakland ARES / RACES Alternate; Digital modes begin at 146.580 + |146.580|Digital (DX Spotting: Los Gatos/N6ST—Santa Cruz Mtns, Monterey Bay; Oakdale/K6OQ—Modesto area; Penngrove/K6ANP—Sonoma County, Sugarloaf Mt.-Napa Valley +12|146.595| + |146.600–147.400|Repeaters +13|147.405|Sunnyvale Resource Coord +14|147.420|San Mateo Co. Red Cross; San Rafael +15|147.435|Los Altos Hills Tac +16|147.450|PAARA Simplex, 100Hz PL; Redwood City Tac +17|147.465| +18|147.480|Palo Alto Tac; Santa Clara Industry Emerg Net Tac; Los Gatos Tac; NALCO ARES / RACES +19|147.495|Sunnyvale Alternate +20|147.510|Santa Clara +21|147.525|Milpitas ARES/RACES Simplex +22|147.540|Palo Alto Tac / Red Cross Pri; San Mateo Co. OES CMD 6 OES Tac; Boy Scout Troop 556; Saratoga Tac +23|147.555|Palo Alto Tac; HMB ARES Tac; Menlo Park ARES Tac +24|147.570|Foster City ARES Tac; Cupertino Tac 1 +25|147.585|Sunnyvale / TRW Tac; Oakland diff --git a/pages/res-aprs.md b/pages/res-aprs.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8bfd46872 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-aprs.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +# APRS Information & Standards + +* [aprs.fi](https://aprs.fi) + * Check APRS traffic (beacons and messages), track one station on the map. +* [WinAPRS & MacAPRS](http://www.winaprs.org/) + * Fairly capable software, half-way decent mapping support. $50 to register. +* [UI-View](http://www.ui-view.org/) + * Easiest-to-use APRS software, but no zoomable maps without purchase of Precision Mapping. + * APRS for Microsoft MapPoint. Great maps, but very limited features. $104 with MapPoint, $30 without. +* [AGWTracker](https://www.sv2agw.com/ham) + * Newest Windows APRS software. Great GeoTIFF map support, several cool features. $50 to register. + +## APRS Map Servers + +For those that don’t have APRS software installed or even a means of receiving packet radio transmissions, [APRS.fi](https://aprs.fi){:target="_blank"} and [findU](http://findu.com/){:target="_blank"} offer Web-based mapping of APRS stations. + +## Maps and Data Files for WinAPRS + +* [Latest FCC Callsign Database](http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/data/complete/l_amat.zip) + * This is updated once a week on weekends (so downloading it every monday will keep you current), but before you download it, be forewarned that it is huge—66.1 MB at last check! Download this file, extract its contents from the archive, place them in the directory of your choice. Next, launch WinAPRS and select CallBook DataBase from the Settings menu, select FCC 2000 & Later from the top drop-down listbox, enter the full path to the EN.dat and EN.idx files in the next two fields, respectively, and finally, press the Call Index button. Wait for the process to finish, and then press the OK button. +* Bay Area Elevation Maps (DEMs) + * These data files contain fairly coarse, fairly old elevation data that WinAPRS can use to display a color shaded base map that will give you a rough idea of the terrain, while still seeing the roads and labels from the TIGER maps. Download these files, uncompress them with WinZip (or something similar), then place them in your c:\Program Files\WinAPRS\DEMS\ directory. + +## ARDF-Capable APRS Software + +* WinAPRS & MacAPRS + * While WinAPRS has built-in direction finding features, the documentation and operation thereof is confusing and insufficient. But this will be our first testbed platform for group foxhunts. The software's problems include lack of a single non-modal (or otherwise) dialog that can be used to create and update DF reports, an inability to actually send out DF reports (due to the poor documentation), and a few others. +* Xastir + * From the specs, this looks promising, in that it supports a wide variety of maps, is free, and can supposedly create sophisticated DF reports which even include the angle of uncertainty (think a pie-wedge instead of a line) to make the composite DF reports more useful. +* DosAPRS + * The original is limited in that it only supports the rudimentary DosAPRS map format, but it offers the most complete support for the APRS DF features. +* UI-View + * This software has no built-in DF features, though a plug-in, DF-Plot, is available for older versions that will plot three DF reports and create an APRS object at their intersection. Supposedly, DF-Plot will even respond to a non-standard DF report format in APRS beacon comment fields: %bbb%aaa, where bbb is the bearing in degrees, and aaa is the accuracy, also in degrees. +* GPSS + * This has got to be the most convoluted piece of software I have ever tried. It might work great, but I was not able to follow the documentation well enough to figure out how to get it to import maps or do anything else useful. + +## TNCs and Sound Card Interfaces + +* Packet Engines + * A packet engine is software that replicates the functionality of a real TNC. The one K6WEB has used is +* Homebrew Sound Card Interfaces + * [Stephen Smith’s sound card interface](http://members.aol.com/wa8lmf/ham/tonekeyer.htm){:target="_blank"} designs offer a good explanation about the level conversions that are necessary. + +## APRS and GPS-Related Standards + +* APRS Specifications + * For much of its life, APRS was loosely documented in the many text files that are part of the APRSdos documentation files. Recently, it has been formalized as a specification in cooperation with TAPR: [APRS Protocol Specification 1.01](ftp://ftp.tapr.org/aprssig/aprsspec/spec/aprs101/APRS101.pdf) (PDF file, adopted August 31, 2000). +* [Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT)](http://www.qsl.net/miarc/haat_inst.html) + * An international standard used for determining signal coverage of radio signals. The antenna height above the average terrain elevations from 3.2 to 16 kilometers (2 to 10 miles) from the antenna for the eight directions spaced evenly for each 45° of azimuth starting with true north. Note: In general, a different antenna height above average terrain will be determined in each direction from the antenna. The average of these eight heights is the antenna height above average terrain. In some cases, such as seashore, fewer than eight directions may be used. For international coordination, it is officially measured in meters, even by the FCC in the USA. +* Main National Frequency: 144.39 MHz + * This is the frequency that stations and digipeaters listen and beacon on. +* 2.5mm Stereo Phone Plug/Jack Serial Port + * (Discouraged because it is a poor choice of connector for mobile use because the spring metal connectors in stereo phone jacks can cause intermitent connections when exposed to vibration such as you might find in a car, and because its three conductors are not enough for two-way data and power, which needs four pins.) This scheme is used for connecting serial GPS receivers to radios and other ham equipment, the [2.5mm stereo phone jack serial port standard](http://www.aprs.net/vm/DOS/MICE.HTM){:target="_blank"} was documented by Bob Bruninga, in his APRSdos documentation as the means of connecting GPS devices to Mic-E encoders. According to this documentation, on the 2.5mm jack (TNC end), Tip is used for TXD (data out), Ring is used for RXD (data in), and Sleve is used for GND (ground). This wiring pattern is used by the Pocket Tracker, the Kenwood TMD-700A, the Kenwood . Any references to the use of a 2-conductor mono phone plug/jack for GPS units is antiquated, as it supports only one-way data transmission, although the Baker2Vegas group found they had fewer problems with vibration using the mono connectors. +* TNC Packet Jack + * A 6-pin mini-DIN connector that handles audio in, audio out, PTT, and squelch signals. +* Wireless Industry Mounting Bracket Standards + * If you need to mount a GPS receiver, APRS display, radio, or other equipment in your car, there is an industry-standard mounting hole pattern. The AMPS hole pattern was created by the Association of Mobile Phone Systems?, and consists of four holes in a rectangular pattern measuring .750 inches by 1.188 inches. An alternative hole pattern was created by NEC (National Electronic Commission)? Mounting brackets using these hole patterns are available from [Ram Mounting Systems](http://www.ram-mount.com/){:target="_blank"}, [Pro.Fit International](http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/){:target="_blank"}. +* NMEA 0183 Interface Standard Version 2.0 (NMEA-0183 2.0 + * `The National Marine Electronics Association’s GPS interface standard` The standard plain text format that most GPS receivers output via a serial port. There are different types of GPS sentences, including: + * `$GPGGA` + * For position and height. Looks like: $GPGGA,102705,5157.9762,N,00029.3256,W,1,04,2.0,75.7,M,47.6,M,,*62 + * `$GPGLL` + * For position only. Looks like: $GPGLL,2554.459,N,08020.187,W,154027.281,A + * `$GPVTG` + * For velocity and course Looks like: $GPVTG,318.7,T,,M,35.1,N,65.0,K*69 + * `$GPRMC` + * Position, Course and speed. Looks like: $GPRMC,063909,A,3349.4302,N,11700.3721,W,43.022,89.3,291099,13.6,E*52 + * `$GPWPL`—For sending Waypoints to stand-alone trackers + * `$PMGLB` —Magelan Altitude + * `$PGRMZ` —Garmin Altitude +* Sending Waypoints to GPS Displays + * Some APRS software can send stations and objects from your local map out as special APRS packets that will appear as destination waypoints. The intent is that this waypoint will be your destination, and APRSdos will draw a line from that station’s reported position to the waypoint. +* Overlaying Images From Internet + * WinAPRS can retrieve images from the Internet and overlay them on existing maps, using coordinate references contained in a “.geo” file. One example of this feature is overlaying current weather satellite or weather radar images, so that you can see what the cloud cover or rain is like. +* Tiny Web Pages + * If a local node is running the right software, it can respond to query packets with requested information, if available. +* Latitude/Longitude Calculators + * [Lat/Lon Coordinates can be expressed in one of three ways](http://www.maptools.com/UsingLatLon/Formats.html){:target="_blank"}: decimal degrees, degrees minutes and seconds, or degrees and decimal minutes. Several sites offer conversion between the first two type, including the [FCC Lat/Lon Calculator](http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.html){:target="_blank"} and the [Efficacy.net Lat/Lon Converter](http://efficacy.net/experiments/convert_lat_long/){:target="_blank"}. Also of interest is the [AMSAT GridSquare Converter](http://www.amsat.org/amsat/toys/gridconv.html){:target="_blank"}. APRS coordinates are reported using Degrees and Decimal Minutes, in a concatenated format that looks like DDDMM.MM, so that 12215.79 represents 122.26330 degrees. diff --git a/pages/res-ares.md b/pages/res-ares.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c5b383c96 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-ares.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# ARES/RACES + +* [Santa Clara County ARES/RACES](http://www.scc-ares-races.org/aresraces.htm) +* [Southern Peninsula Emergency Communication System (SPECS)](http://www.specsnet.org/) +* [Silicon Valley Emergency Communications System (SVECS)](http://www.cupertinoares.org/svecs/) +* [Cupertino ARES/RACES (CARES)](http://www.cupertinoares.org/) +* [South (San Mateo) County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (SCARES)](http://www.k6mpn.org/) + diff --git a/pages/res-freqlist.md b/pages/res-freqlist.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ceb3146c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-freqlist.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Repeater & Frequency Listings + +VHF/UHF frequencies used in the Bay Area. + +[A complete listing of the simplex frequencies for all bands](/pages/res-simplex.html) is also available, as is a [complete list of repeaters](https://www.narcconline.org/narcc/repeater_list_menu.cfm){:target="_blank"}. + +## Simplex Voice + +The controlling authorities are ARRL (National) and NARCC (Northern California). + +* [SF Bay Area 2m Simplex Frequencies](/pages/res-2mfreq.html) + * List of the 24 SF Bay Area 2M simplex frequencies and their uses. +* PAARA Simplex + * 147.450/100Hz CTCSS +* National Calling Frequencies + * 146.520, 223.500, 446.000 +* National Railfan Calling frequencies + * 146.490 (146.565 alt.), 223.620, 446.050, 1294.425 (100 Hz squelch/152 DCS) +* National T-Hunt + * 146.565 +* RACES: Statewide National Emergency ONLY + * COMM-1: 144.120 COMM-2: 144.140 COMM-3: 144.160 COMM-4: 144.180 + +## Simplex Digital + +The controlling authorities are [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html){:target="_blank"} for the national band plan, [NARCC](http://www.narcc.org/){:target="_blank"} (which allocates the ranges for digital modes in Northern California, in conjunction with NCPA), [NCPA](https://ncpa.n0ary.org/bandplan/digital_db.php){:target="_blank"} (the Northern California Packet Association, which assigns most discrete frequencies within the digital ranges), [PSNC](https://ncpa.n0ary.org/group/bbs/coordination.php){:target="_blank"} (Packet Sysops of Northern California, which coordinates BBS stations in Northern California), [DXPSN](https://ncpa.n0ary.org/group/dxpsn/index.php){:target="_blank"} (the DX Packet Spotting Network, which coordinates DX Spotting, a.k.a. DX Packet Cluster), and [WSWSS](https://www.facebook.com/groups/135167899830335/){:target="_blank"} (the Western States Weak Signal Society). + +* [Northern California Packet Association](https://ncpa.n0ary.org) + * The coordinating body for the digital frequencies in Norther California. +* APRS + * 144.390 +* DX Spotting + * 144.950, 145.670, 145.770, 146.580 +* Keyboard to keyboard + * 144.350, 145.03, 145.05 +* Keyboard to Keyboard (and EOC) + * 144.910 +* TCP/IP (duplex OK) + * 144.430/145.650 + +## Emergency/Government Frequencies + +* [California Emergency Frequencies](https://www.radioreference.com/db/aid/1009) + * California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) list of discreet frequencies and radio networks. diff --git a/pages/res-glossary.md b/pages/res-glossary.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..777be2bd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-glossary.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Glossary + +* Abbreviations + * OM=Old man (any male), YL=Young lady (single lady), XYL=Ex-young lady (married). +* Allocation of International Call Sign Series + * [The ranges of callsign prefixes allocated to each country](https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/terrestrial/fmd/Pages/call_sign_series.aspx){:target="_blank"}. +* Phonetics + * https://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/NATO+phonetic+alphabet. +* Prosigns + * Procedural Signals include: CQ—Calling any station, AR—over, end of message, K—go, invite any station to transmit, KN—'X' go only, invite a specific station to transmit, BK—invite receiving station to transmit, R—all received OK, AS—please stand by, SK—end of contact (sent before call), CL—going off the air. +* 92 Code + * If you have ever said 73, you may not have known that this is taken from Western Union Company’s 92 Code that dates from the telegraph era, and were the equivelant of the Q-codes that developed for use in Morse Code. The codes were first published in the April 1857 National Telegraphic Review and Operators’ Guide, and then defined as the “Standard 92 Code” by Western Union in April 1859. The codes still in use are: 73 for “Best regards” and 88 for “Love and kisses”. The earliest documentation K6WEB has been able to find on the Web of these WU rules is the [The Western Union Telegraph Company Rules, Regulations, and Instructions](http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=moa;idno=AEU3511.0001.001){:target="_blank"}, published in 1866, though this document does not list the 92 Code. http://www.signalharbor.com/73.html 1857 US 'National Telegraphic Review & Operator's Guide' - Numeral Codes. It is also the origin of using SK for the end of a message, since the 92 Code for “the end, no more” was 30, which when run together, sounds like SK. +* Q Codes + * Derived from the British Post Office’s two-letter codes (RA to RZ and SA to SF) published in the 1908 Instructions to Wireless Telegraphists, [Q codes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_code){:target="_blank"} were codified by the ITU in 1912 by adding Q to these existing codes and extending the range (QRA to QRZ and QSA to QSX). Q codes were officially adopted by the U.S. military in 1942, which explains there prevelance today. +* Phillips Code + * the [“Phillips Codes”](http://www.signalharbor.com/73.html){:target="_blank"}, first published in 1879 by Walter Phillips (1846–1920). Also of interest is [Wood’s Plan of Telegraphic Instruction](http://www.civilwarsignals.org/pdf/woodsplan.pdf){:target="_blank"}, which dates from 1864. + +**Contests** +* [ARRL Contest Branch](http://www.arrl.org/contests/) +* [Contesting Online](http://www.contesting.com/) + diff --git a/pages/res-hamtest.md b/pages/res-hamtest.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6b403b5bd --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-hamtest.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Ham Tests & Training + +[The famous CSM/Ross Peterson Ham Cram](http://www.baears.com/){:target="_blank"}, sponsored by the Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society + +BAERS provides 1-day class and testing sessions (8:00am to 4:00pm) for those interested in getting their Amateur Radio license or in upgrading their existing license. They hold three to four sessions per year, depending on interest and classroom availability, and typically offer a 95% or better pass rate. This is NOT a class. It is a guided study six 45-minute pool reading periods, with breaks and lunch. This is the most efficient way to maximize attention span against study fatigue. Classes are held in various locations, but are often at the College of San Mateo. + +## Ham Test Sessions (VE Exams) + +[ARRL VEC in Santa Clara Valley](http://www.svve.org/) +Saratoga exam sessions 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. + diff --git a/pages/res-localclubs.md b/pages/res-localclubs.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9c2e0f7c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-localclubs.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Other Local Ham Clubs + +* [ARRL Pacific Division](http://www.pdarrl.org/) + * Our division of the ARRL covers all of Nevada, all of Hawaii, U.S. Pacific Islands, and Northern California, as far south as Monterey and Mono counties. +* [ARRL Santa Clara Valley Section](http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=scv) + * Our local section of the ARRL Pacific Division includes San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. +* [Foothills Amateur Radio Society (FARS)](http://www.fars.k6ya.org/index.shtml) + * We have a unique rivalry/friendship with FARS. On one hand, we compete against them in the Field Day contest, yet we also co-host our Winter Banquet with them. +* [Northern California DX Club](http://www.ncdxc.org/) +* [Northern CA Contest Club](http://www.nccc.cc/) +* [NorCal QRP Club](http://www.norcalqrp.org/) +* [American QRP Club](http://www.amqrp.org/) + diff --git a/pages/res-paara.md b/pages/res-paara.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dd3e6cf58 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-paara.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# PAARA Resources + +* [DMR and FM Repeaters](/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.html) + * PAARA operates two DMR repeaters that are connected to the BrandMeister network. +* [PAARA Equipment](/pages/paara-equipment.html) + * Roster of club-owned equipment & documentation archive. +* [APRS](/pages/res-aprs.html) + * APRS is a complex standard, made more complex by the scatterbrained documentation available and the many incompatibilities that have resulted from that state. This page provides direct links to the key data files, including Bay Area maps, station overlay files, the FCC callsign database, and other items that you will want to install in your copy of WinAPRS, UI-View, or Xastir, along with documentation of the more important standards. +* [Frequency Listings](/pages/res-freqlist.html) + * Local simplex and repeater listings, including a listing of every discrete 2 meter frequency in the Bay Area, including claims to simplex usage, digital frequencies, and T-Hunts. +* [N6NFI Repeater (145.230)](https://www.fars.k6ya.org/repeaters/n6nfi_r) + * Although PAARA does not have it’s own repeater, we have adopted N6NFI (a.k.a. “the Palo Alto Machine”, “The Stanford Machine”, and “523”) as our home base. +* [SCV Section Calendar](http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/santa-clara-valley) + * Maintained by the ARRL Santa Clara Valley Section, this resource lists club meetings, nets, and other events + diff --git a/pages/res-repeater.md b/pages/res-repeater.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..37c5d5132 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-repeater.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Linked Repeater Systems + +* [The Cactus Intertie System](http://www.cactus-intertie.org/) + * A closed, private amateur radio system consisting of a large number of remotely controlled base stations. It covers large portions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Additional coverage is now available in the Washington D.C. and the surrounding area of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware, however it is not linked to the rest of the system on a full time basis yet. +* [Calnet](http://www.cal-net.org/) + * The Calnet system consists of several fulltime linked 440 Mhz repeaters connecting San Diego to San Francisco and Tahoe. Dues are $125 per year. +* [The Condor Connection](http://condor-connection.org/) + * An open, 222 MHz network of linked repeaters throughout California and into Las Vegas, Reno, and Phoenix as well. Local nodes include San Francisco and San Jose. +* [Western Amateur Linking Association](http://www.wala.org/) + * WALA links repeaters in all sorts of bands, including 2 meter, 222 MHz, 440 MHz, and even 1.2 GHz. +* [The WIN SYSTEM](http://www.winsystem.org/) + * The WIN SYSTEM is a series of linked, or Intertied, UHF (440 MHz, or 70 cm) repeaters that cover a great deal of California. The WIN SYSTEM is owned and operated by Shorty, K6JSI, with a lot of help from the WIN SYSTEM membership. +* [W6RLW 1.2 Ghz linked system](http://www.qsl.net/kj6vu/cyx.html) + * This 1.2 GHz repeater network covers a really wide area. +* [IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project)](http://www.irlp.net/) + * The IRLP uses Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) custom software and hardware. IRLP links simplex radios or repeaters to each other via the Internet. +* [EchoLink](http://www.echolink.org/) + * EchoLink software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology. The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing Amateur Radio's communications capabilities. There are more than 130,000 registered users in 150 nations worldwide! + diff --git a/pages/res-simplex.md b/pages/res-simplex.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b91d169c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/res-simplex.md @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +# Simplex Operations + +Because a repeater can only support one conversation at a time, it is important that you refrain from monopolizing its time.If all parties talking are close enough to communicate without the repeater, then you should move to a simplex frequency. You can check by pressing the reverse button on your radio, or whatever key sequence swaps the input and output frequencies. But which simplex frequency? Many seem to default to using the national FM calling frequencies—highlighted in the table below—but the calling frequencies are not meant for long QSOs, so they should not be the first choice. They may be appropriate for the type of communications characterized by short, disconnected tidbits (such as a talk-in) and for emergency and traffic alerts, but not much else. Given the reccomended spacing between channels used in California, the national [ARRL band plans](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html){:target="_blank"}, and the [NARCC band plans](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/Bandplan.html){:target="_blank"} used in Northern California, we are left with the list of simplex frequencies shown in Table 1. The bands listed here may have different band plans in other states (and in Southern California), so please check the appropriate sources when travelling outside of this area. + +Channel|10 m [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#10m){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/10M%20chart-200705081.pdf){:target="_blank"}|6 m [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#6m){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/6M%20chart-200705081.pdf){:target="_blank"}|2 m [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#2m){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/2Mchart-20080107.pdf){:target="_blank"}|1.25 m [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#1.25m){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/1.25Mchart-200705081.pdf){:target="_blank"}|70 cm [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#70cm){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/70cmchart-20070507-1.pdf){:target="_blank"}|33cm [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#33cm){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/Bandplan.html){:target="_blank"}|23 cm [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#23cm){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/Bandplan.html){:target="_blank"}|13 cm [ARRL](http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html#2300){:target="_blank"} [NARCC](https://www.narcc.org/Rptr_Lists/Bandplan.html) +--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-- +1|**29.600**|51.50|146.400|223.400|441.000| |1294.000|2305.000 +2| |51.52|146.415|223.420|**446.000**| |1294.025|2305.025 +3| |51.54|146.430|223.440|446.500| |1294.050|2305.050 +4| |51.56|146.445|223.460| | |1294.075|2305.075 +5| |51.58|146.460|223.480| | |1294.100|2305.100 +6| |51.60|146.475|**223.500**| | |1294.125|2305.125 +7| |52.00|146.490|223.520| | |1294.150|2305.150 +8| |52.02|146.505| | | |1294.175|2305.175 +9| |52.04|**146.520**| | | |1294.200|**2305.200** +10| |52.50|146.535| | | |1294.225|2305.225 +11| |**52.525**|146.550| | | |1294.250|2305.250 +12| |52.54|146.565| | | |1294.275|2305.275 +13| |53.00|147.405| | | |1294.300|2305.300 +14| |53.02|147.420| | | |1294.325|2305.325 +15| |53.52|147.435| | | |1294.350|2305.350 +16| |53.90|147.450| | | |1294.375|2305.375 +17| | |147.465| | | |1294.400|2305.400 +18| | |147.480| | | |1294.425|2305.425 +19| | |147.495| | | |1294.450|2305.450 +20| | |147.510| | | |1294.475|2305.475 +21| | |147.525| | | |1294.500|2305.500 +22| | |147.540| | | |1294.525|2305.525 +23| | |147.555| | | |1294.550|2305.550 +24| | |147.570| | | |1294.575|2305.575 +25| | |147.585| | | |1294.600|2305.600 +26| | | | | | |1294.625|2305.625 +27| | | | | | |1294.650|2305.650 +28| | | | | | |1294.675|2305.675 +29| | | | | | |1294.700|2305.700 +30| | | | | | |1294.725|2305.725 +31| | | | | | |1294.750|2305.750 +32| | | | | | |1294.775|2305.775 +33| | | | | | |1294.800|2305.800 +34| | | | | | |1294.825|2305.825 +35| | | | | | |1294.850|2305.850 +36| | | | | | |1294.875|2305.875 +37| | | | | | |1294.900|2305.900 +38| | | | | | |1294.925|2305.925 +39| | | | | | |1294.950|2305.950 +40| | | | | | |1294.975|2305.975 +41| | | | | | |1295.000|2306.000 + + +## 2 Meter Note +* Because of concerns over interference from adjacent channels, other states use a channel spacing of 20 kHz, while southern Nevada uses 30 kHz and Alaska uses 60 kHz. The channel spacing for each state is shown in the offset map that is part of the ARRL Repeater Directory. +* This means that the available simplex frequencies will be different in Southern California and in other states. +* For the purposes of amateur radio operations, Northern California is defined with the following boundary: + * `North`: California–Oregon border + * `East`: The Nevada state line and southward along the summit of the Sierra Nevada range to Tehachapi pass. Thence Southwest to the ridge line of the Sierra Madre range near Frazier Park, thence westward along the ridge line to the Pacific Ocean at a point between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo near Pismo Beach. + * `West`: The Pacific Ocean to the radio horizon. + diff --git a/photos.md b/photos.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2ff8d19d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/photos.md @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +# Photos + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Field Day 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A6YrwOTqALL5K2kHTnw0Dr5bHQLFRx8h?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-field-day.jpg) + +## Network Day 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IzZ67XYVJckpK2CaF_tNbaPrIZJivihV?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-network-day.jpg) + +## Electronics Flea Market June 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ePiQI0nH6rk7ouAIYY9ZzaY6bRSNLWc9?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/events/images/Electronics_Flea_Market_06_13_2026.jpg) + +## Antenna Party #4 June 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saOwZFb-a9gaGV9-0JZ0rSa79a01to8m?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-4.jpg) + +## Antenna Party #3 May 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LwCjwFPgHzLfAQh-PiMqYtp_r3ASSyo6){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-3.jpg) + +## Antenna Party #2 May 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GmVfPO3n6nkftSHZ-x_XN6su5G_e0KU2){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-2.jpg) + +## Antenna Party #1 May 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zOX7CrEHZfCd9sFirHwLuGcfTFNlJBtd){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2026-antenna-party-1.jpg) + +## PAARA In The Park April 2026 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bq0-yMjyYLnO6Np19YOa-sttGJMlITE0?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2026/20260418-PITA-group-photo.jpg) + +## Pacificon 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QrhiD8gq-I1Z4-rLyvSBr-wXlQlsIG6P?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2025/pacificon.jpeg) + +## PAARA In The Park September 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SDa_vbEOPX8oIGkRVRJhPsx5xoj0jy-n?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during the event. + +![image](/events/images/2025/20250913-PITA-soldering.jpg) + +## USS Hornet August 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kbdJdBriD9NU6NDemypaSKbKBFIqGC5C?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/events/images/2025/uss-hornet-radio-club.jpg) + +## Field Day 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GC_4KvBGCKAhKpVJ7mvMoml3ELhVEzV2?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-field-day.jpg) + +## Antenna party #3 June 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0kaDwHEMC0d55ncbOw3IjxD36TcRZH_?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-3.jpg) + +## Electronics Flea Market May 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dfzrSj6794Mx09dpJeFzk-vi3_iUsgBB?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/events/images/Electronics-Flea-Market-05-18-2025.fpeg) + +## Antenna Party #2 May 2025 + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-2.jpg) + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12rLN7qmxPZGCq2kmcqKQoBy_97bzRaLI?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +## Field Day 2019 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X7B8sa8REHGBw8mC9BH9r5ne6pVJisfG/view?usp=drive_link){:target="_blank"} to view the time-lapse for the 40m beam and tower installation. + +![2019-field-day-40m-beam-and-tower-timelapse.png](/fieldday/images/2019-field-day-40m-beam-and-tower-timelapse.png) + +## Antenna Party #1 May 2025 + +Click [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12moAUAgE0SXoR_hgiooxX_FOZuLcKyn6){:target="_blank"} for more pictures. + +![image](/fieldday/images/2025-antenna-party-1.jpg) + +## PAARA In The Park May 2025 + +Check [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZF-T91YtrTV37B_fNQRced4kS8BL3bDY?usp=sharing){:target="_blank"} for more photographs taken during [PAARA In The Park](/events/20250503.html) + +![image](/events/images/2025/20250503/IMG_9603.jpeg) + +## Pictures from the old website + +![image](/images/meeting-02.jpg) + +![image](/images/af6tf-funny.jpg) + +![image](/images/meeting-04.jpg) + +![image](/images/sign-01.jpg) + +![image](/images/meeting-03.jpg) diff --git a/preview.sh b/preview.sh new file mode 100755 index 000000000..d3fd2ea35 --- /dev/null +++ b/preview.sh @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env bash +set -o errexit +set -o nounset +set -o pipefail + +cd "$(dirname "$0")" + +if ! command -v gem &>/dev/null; then + echo "Error: 'gem' not found. Install Ruby first." >&2 + exit 1 +fi + +root="$(pwd)" +export GEM_HOME="$root/vendor/gems" +export GEM_PATH="$root/vendor/gems" +export PATH="$root/vendor/gems/bin:$PATH" + +if ! command -v bundle &>/dev/null; then + echo "Installing bundler..." + gem install bundler +fi + +bundle config set --local path vendor/bundle + +if ! bundle check >/dev/null 2>&1; then + echo "Installing gems..." + bundle install +fi + +exec bundle exec jekyll serve diff --git a/resources.md b/resources.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c1a6ef1bd --- /dev/null +++ b/resources.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# Resources + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Local resources + +* [PAARA Resources](/pages/res-paara.html) +* [PAARA Repeaters](/pages/dmr-and-fm-repeaters.html) +* [Local Ham Clubs](/pages/res-localclubs.html) +* [ARES/RACES Groups](/pages/res-ares.html) +* [Linked Repeater Systems](/pages/res-repeater.html) +* [Ham Test Sessions](/pages/res-hamtest.html) + +## Transmission modes + +* [AC6V's Amateur Radio and DX Reference Guide](http://www.ac6v.com/){:target="_blank"} +* [Al Montoya's web page](http://www.qsl.net/wb6imx/index.htm){:target="_blank"} - Covers maritime, training, and other useful Amateur Radio resources + +## Other Resources + +* [PAARA Logos repository](https://github.com/PAARA-org/logos) +* [Glossary](/pages/res-glossary.html) +Suitable for QSL cards, Printed Material, etc. Download [Here](/images/logo-300dpi.jpg). +* 3D printer file for NanoVNA case bottom piece: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/81HiSCQRKOK + diff --git a/script/cibuild b/script/cibuild index f8ed9ae14..7b82d8e25 100755 --- a/script/cibuild +++ b/script/cibuild @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ set -e bundle exec jekyll build -bundle exec htmlproofer ./_site --check-html --check-sri +bundle exec htmlproofer --url-ignore "/snars.org\/repeaters\/info/,/powerequipment\.honda\.com/,/ncpa\.n0ary\.org/,/www\.hti\.umich\.edu/,/www\.sk3bg\.se/,/ww1x\.radio/,/fcc\.gov/,/arrl\.org/,/cactus-intertie\.org/,/nps\.gov/,/svve\.org/,/aprs\.net/,/adventureradio\.info/,/papasys\.com/,/www\.sotadata\.org\.uk/,/efficacy\.net/,/paypal\.com/,/cal-net\.org/,/mountainview\.gov/,/amsat\.org/,/winaprs\.org/,/liquid-robotics\.com/,/ui-view\.org/,/contesting\.com/" ./_site --check-html --check-sri --http-status-ignore "403" --typhoeus '{"connecttimeout":30,"timeout":60}' bundle exec rubocop -D --config .rubocop.yml bundle exec script/validate-html gem build jekyll-theme-architect.gemspec diff --git a/script/generate-newsletter.py b/script/generate-newsletter.py new file mode 100755 index 000000000..e6b7fb8ae --- /dev/null +++ b/script/generate-newsletter.py @@ -0,0 +1,216 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +Generate newsletter.md content by querying the PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs GitHub repository. +This script uses only Python standard library (no external dependencies). + +Usage: + export GITHUB_TOKEN=your_token_here + ./generate-newsletter.py > newsletter.md +""" + +import re +import json +import os +import subprocess +import sys +import time +import urllib.request +from pathlib import Path +from datetime import datetime + +# GitHub API configuration +GITHUB_API_URL = "https://api.github.com/repos/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/contents" +GITHUB_RAW_BASE = "https://github.com/PAARA-org/PAARAgraphs/blob/main" + +# Month configuration +MONTHS = [ + ("JAN", "01", "jan"), + ("FEB", "02", "feb"), + ("MAR", "03", "mar"), + ("APR", "04", "apr"), + ("MAY", "05", "may"), + ("JUN", "06", "jun"), + ("JUL", "07", "jul"), + ("AUG", "08", "aug"), + ("SEP", "09", "sep"), + ("OCT", "10", "oct"), + ("NOV", "11", "nov"), + ("DEC", "12", "dec"), +] + +# Year range (from earliest to latest) +START_YEAR = 1993 +END_YEAR = 2025 + + +def fetch_all_years(token: str) -> list[int]: + req = urllib.request.Request(GITHUB_API_URL) + req.add_header("Accept", "application/vnd.github.v3+json") + req.add_header("User-Agent", "PAARA-Newsletter-Generator/1.0") + req.add_header("Authorization", f"token {token}") + + YEAR_RE = re.compile(r"\d{4}$") + + with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=10) as response: + data = json.loads(response.read().decode("utf-8")) + + return sorted(int(r["name"]) for r in data if YEAR_RE.match(r["name"])) + + +def fetch_year_contents(token: str, year: int) -> set[str]: + """ + Fetch the list of files in a given year's directory from GitHub. + Returns a set of filenames that exist. + """ + url = f"{GITHUB_API_URL}/{year}" + + try: + req = urllib.request.Request(url) + req.add_header("Accept", "application/vnd.github.v3+json") + req.add_header("User-Agent", "PAARA-Newsletter-Generator/1.0") + req.add_header("Authorization", f"token {token}") + + with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=10) as response: + data = json.loads(response.read().decode("utf-8")) + + # Extract filenames + filenames = {item["name"] for item in data if item["type"] == "file"} + return filenames + except urllib.error.HTTPError as e: + if e.code == 404: + # Year directory doesn't exist + return set() + + raise + + +def generate_newsletter_cell( + current_year_month: str, + year: int, + month_abbr: str, + month_num: str, + month_img: str, + available_files: set[str], +) -> str: + """ + Generate a single table cell for a newsletter. + Returns either a linked image or "-" if the newsletter doesn't exist. + """ + # Determine the year suffix (last 2 digits) + year_suffix = str(year)[-2:] + + # Expected filename + filename = f"graph{month_num}{year_suffix}.pdf" + + if f"{year}{month_num}" >= current_year_month: + return "" + + if filename in available_files: + # Newsletter exists - create the linked image + img_url = f"/images/newsletter/{month_img}.png" + pdf_url = f"{GITHUB_RAW_BASE}/{year}/{filename}?raw=true" + + return ( + f'[{month_abbr}]' + f'(https://docs.google.com/viewer?url={pdf_url}){{:target="_blank"}}' + ) + + # Newsletter doesn't exist + return "-" + + +def generate_table_row( + current_year_month: str, year: int, newsletters_by_year: dict[int, set[str]] +) -> str: + """ + Generate a complete table row for a given year. + """ + available_files = newsletters_by_year.get(year, set()) + + cells = [f" | {year} |"] + + for month_abbr, month_num, month_img in MONTHS: + cell = generate_newsletter_cell( + current_year_month, year, month_abbr, month_num, month_img, available_files + ) + cells.append(f" {cell} |") + + return "".join(cells) + + +def main(): + """Main entry point.""" + # Fetch available newsletters for each year + github_token = os.environ.get("GITHUB_TOKEN") + if github_token: + print( + "Fetching newsletter data from GitHub (using GITHUB_TOKEN)...", + file=sys.stderr, + ) + else: + print(f"Usage: GITHUB_TOKEN= {sys.argv[0]}", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + newsletters_by_year: dict[int, set[str]] = {} + + years = fetch_all_years(github_token) + + print("Generating from {} to {}...".format(years[0], years[-1]), file=sys.stderr) + + for year in years: + print(f" Checking year {year}...", file=sys.stderr) + newsletters_by_year[year] = fetch_year_contents(github_token, year) + + print("Generating markdown...", file=sys.stderr) + + # Build the markdown content + lines = [ + "# PAARAgraphs Newsletter", + "", + "PAARAgraphs issues older than 6 months are added to the archive for all to read.", + "", + "[PAARA members](/membership.html) receive current issues in print or email format.", + "", + "## Archive", + "", + ] + + # Add table header + header = " | | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |" + separator = " |------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|" + lines.append(header) + lines.append(separator) + + current_year_month = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m") + + # Add table rows (from newest to oldest) + for year in reversed(years): + row = generate_table_row(current_year_month, year, newsletters_by_year) + lines.append(row) + + lines.extend( + [ + "", + "## Staff", + "", + "| Position | Name | Call Sign | Email |", + "| --- | --- | --- | --- |", + "| Editorial Board | Bob Van Tuyl | K6RWY | |", + "| Editorial Board | Jim Thielemann | K6SV | |", + "| Editorial Board | Bob Ridenour | KN6YGN| |", + "| Editorial Board | Doug Teter | KG6LWE| |", + "| Editor - Primary | Bob Van Tuyl | K6RWY | |", + "| Editor - Backup | Jim Thielemann | K6SV | |", + "| Advertising | Walt Gyger | W6WGY | |", + "| Member Profiles | __VACANT__ | | |", + "| Technical Tips | Ric Hulett | N6AJS | |", + "| Photographer | __VACANT__ | | |", + ] + ) + + print("\n".join(lines)) + print("Done!", file=sys.stderr) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/script/parse-past-meetings.sh b/script/parse-past-meetings.sh new file mode 100755 index 000000000..533891d22 --- /dev/null +++ b/script/parse-past-meetings.sh @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +#!/bin/bash + +echo """## Notes on using zoom + +--- + +**NOTE**: \`Please make sure you're running the latest version of ZOOM in order to connect.\` + +**Zoom Tips:** +1. (Jim, K6SV) Download [Zoom PDF Guide](/meetings/ZoomGuide.pdf) +2. (Rob, KC6TYD) [How To Change Your Zoom Name Before Entering](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJisWaSTYFg) + +--- + +## Club Meetings + +The Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 pm (19:00 J) (except when the first Friday lands on a holiday and typically moved to the 2nd Friday of the month). + +* **Location**: Room H6, Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 +* **Telephone**: (650) 329-2418 + +![cubberley-600.jpg](/meetings/cubberley-600.jpg) + +After the meeting, many members gather for beer, pizza, and eyeball QSO at **Round Table Pizza**, located at [702 Colorado Ave in Palo Alto](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dw8ffGAppmK5vQUk8). If there's not enough parking in front, go past Round Table and past the **7-Eleven** and turn right (twice) into the [larger parking lot behind](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JmPanVagaNTpvs1P7), which is shared with **Safeway**. + +## Board Meetings + +The PAARA Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm by video conference. We conduct most of our club business there in order to allow more time for guest speakers and socializing at regular club meetings. Any PAARA member is welcome to attend. + +A few meetings throughout the year have pre-defined agenda items. These include: +* **September Board Meeting**: The Nominating Committee is appointed by the President to decide on a slate of candidates to be recommended to the membership. +* **October General Meeting**: The Nominating Committee presents its nominations to the membership at the regular club meeting. Nominations from club members opens at the beginning of the meeting, and closes at the end of the meeting. + +## YouTube recordings + +Around 2021 (during the COVID pandemic), we started recording our monthly presentations, which you can find either under the individual meetings below, or in our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@paarapresentations-c3w?si=0nIFJeYS5yRwfU9A){:target=\"_blank\"}. + + + +## Past Meetings + +""" + +CURRENT_DATE="$(date +'%Y%m')" + +# List all meeting years +find meetings/ -type d | sort -nr | grep -E "[0-9]$" | while read meet_year; do + year=$(echo $meet_year | cut -d "/" -f2) + if ! [[ $year =~ ^20[0-9]{2}$ ]]; then + continue + fi + + echo "### $year" + echo "" + find $meet_year -type f | grep -E ".md$" | sort -nr | while read meet_month; do + if [ "$(basename $meet_month .md)" -le "$CURRENT_DATE" ]; then + meet_month_html=$(echo $meet_month | sed 's/\.md/.html/') + month=$(echo $meet_month | cut -d "/" -f 3 | cut -d "." -f 1) + presenter=$(grep "\*\*Presenter\*\*:" $meet_month | cut -d ":" -f 2- | sed 's/`/**/g') + topic=$(grep "\*\*Topic\*\*:" $meet_month | cut -d ":" -f 2-) + has_youtube=$(grep "www.youtube.com" $meet_month) + echo -n "* [$month](/$meet_month_html) " + if [[ -n "$has_youtube" ]]; then + echo "$presenter :$topic (with video)" + else + echo "$presenter :$topic" + fi + fi + done + echo "" +done diff --git a/script/rollover-to-next-month.sh b/script/rollover-to-next-month.sh new file mode 100755 index 000000000..f7286fcd1 --- /dev/null +++ b/script/rollover-to-next-month.sh @@ -0,0 +1,185 @@ +#!/bin/bash + +## +## Author: kn6yuh +## Date: 20250802 +## Description: This script can be used to perform all the necessary changes +## for the montly rollover. +## + +MEETINGS="meetings.md" +TEMPLATE="meetings/template.md" +SHORT_INCLUDE="_includes/meeting-short.md" +RAFFLE_MAIN="_includes/raffle.md" +TEMPLATE_INCLUDE="_includes/meetings-template.md" +PARSE_PAST_MEETINGS="./script/parse-past-meetings.sh" + +echo "[ Step 1: Detecting next monthly meeting filename ]" +if ls $MEETINGS >/dev/null +then + echo " File $MEETINGS exists." +else + echo " File $MEETINGS doesn't exist. Exiting." + exit +fi + +YEAR=`ls -al $MEETINGS | egrep -o "meetings/[0-9]{4}/[0-9]{6}\.md" | cut -d / -f 2` +MONTH=`ls -al $MEETINGS | egrep -o "meetings/[0-9]{4}/[0-9]{6}\.md" | cut -d / -f 3 | egrep -o "[0-9]{2}\.md" | cut -d "." -f1` + +echo -n " Current meeting is for year($YEAR) month($MONTH). " + +if [ $MONTH -eq "12" ]; then + YEAR=$((10#$YEAR+1)) + MONTH=01 + mkdir meetings/$YEAR/ +else + MONTH=$((10#$MONTH+1)) +fi + +printf "Next meeting is year(%d) month(%02d).\n" "$YEAR" "$MONTH" + +NEXT_MEETING_FILE=`printf "meetings/%d/%d%02d.md" "$YEAR" "$YEAR" "$MONTH"` +NEXT_RAFFLE_FILE=`printf "_includes/raffle/%d%02d.md" "$YEAR" "$MONTH"` +NEXT_RAFFLE_INCLUDE=`printf "raffle/%d%02d.md" "$YEAR" "$MONTH"` + +echo "[ Step 2: Deleting the current $MEETINGS symlink ]" +echo -n " Running: 'rm $MEETINGS' ..." +if rm $MEETINGS +then + echo "DONE" +else + echo "FAILED" + exit +fi + +echo "[ Step 2.1: Deleting the current $RAFFLE_MAIN file ]" +echo -n " Running: 'rm $RAFFLE_MAIN' ..." +if rm $RAFFLE_MAIN +then + echo "DONE" +else + echo "FAILED" + exit +fi + + +echo "[ Step 3: Creating the new meeting file if necessary ]" +DAY=`cal $MONTH $YEAR | awk '/Fr/{getline;if(NF==1){getline;}printf("%d\n",$(NF-1));}'` +MONTH_YEAR=`cal $MONTH $YEAR | head -1 | egrep -o "[a-zA-Z]+\s[0-9]+"` +MONTH_STRING=`cal $MONTH $YEAR | head -1 | awk '{print $1}'` +if [ -s "$NEXT_MEETING_FILE" ]; then + echo " The file '$NEXT_MEETING_FILE' exists and is not empty." +else + echo """# ${MONTH_STRING} Monthly Meeting + +* **Date**: \`$DAY $MONTH_YEAR\` +* **Time**: \`07:00 PM Pacific Time\` +* **Topic**: \`To be announced\` +* **Presenter**: \`To be announced\` +{% include zoom-details.md %} + +## Details + +## Presentation materials + +## Raffle + +{% include ${NEXT_RAFFLE_INCLUDE} %} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +{% include meetings-template.md %} +""" > $NEXT_MEETING_FILE + +fi + +echo "[ Step 4: Creating the new symlink ]" +echo -n " Running: 'ln -s $NEXT_MEETING_FILE $MEETINGS' ..." +if ln -s $NEXT_MEETING_FILE $MEETINGS +then + echo "DONE" +else + echo "FAILED" + exit +fi + +echo "[ Step 5: Updating the $SHORT_INCLUDE file ]" + +echo """## Next club meeting +* **Date**: \`$DAY $MONTH_YEAR\` +* **Time**: \`07:00 PM Pacific Time\` +* **Topic**: \`TBA\` +* **Presenter**: \`TBA\` +""" > $SHORT_INCLUDE + +if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; +then + echo " Successfully updated $SHORT_INCLUDE." +else + echo " Failed to update $SHORT_INCLUDE. Exiting!" + exit +fi + +echo "[ Step 6: Create new raffle include file ]" +DAY=`cal $MONTH $YEAR | awk '/Fr/{getline;if(NF==1){getline;}printf("%d\n",$(NF-1));}'` +MONTH_YEAR=`cal $MONTH $YEAR | head -1 | egrep -o "[a-zA-Z]+\s[0-9]+"` + +mkdir -p meetings/raffle/${YEAR}/ +for i in {1..5} ; do cp meetings/raffle/raffle_prize.png meetings/raffle/${YEAR}/${YEAR}${MONTH}-${i}.png ; done + +echo """ +
+ Click the ticket to see the raffle prizes! \"raffle-ticket\" + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
5th prize4th prize3rd prize2nd prize1st prize
\"image\"\"image\"\"image\"\"image\"\"image\"
5th Prize description4th Prize description3rd Prize description2nd Prize description1st Prize description
+
+""" > ${NEXT_RAFFLE_FILE} + + +echo "[ Step 7: Create a copy of $NEXT_RAFFLE_FILE into $RAFFLE_MAIN ]" +echo -n " Running: 'cp $NEXT_RAFFLE_FILE $RAFFLE_MAIN' ..." +if cp $NEXT_RAFFLE_FILE $RAFFLE_MAIN +then + echo "DONE" +else + echo "FAILED" + exit +fi + + + +echo "[ Step 8: Updating past meeting history ]" +echo -n " Running $PARSE_PAST_MEETINGS ..." + +if $PARSE_PAST_MEETINGS > $TEMPLATE_INCLUDE +then + echo "DONE" +else + echo "FAILED. Exiting!" + exit +fi diff --git a/script/validate-html b/script/validate-html index 8f51642ea..a5cb267ac 100755 --- a/script/validate-html +++ b/script/validate-html @@ -2,6 +2,17 @@ # frozen_string_literal: true require "w3c_validators" +require "net/http" + +MAX_VALIDATION_ATTEMPTS = 3 +RETRYABLE_HTTP_STATUSES = (500..599).freeze +RETRYABLE_NETWORK_ERRORS = [ + Net::OpenTimeout, + Net::ReadTimeout, + Errno::ECONNRESET, + Errno::ECONNREFUSED, + SocketError +].freeze def validator(file) extension = File.extname(file) @@ -12,11 +23,46 @@ def validator(file) end end +def retryable_validation_error?(error) + return true if RETRYABLE_NETWORK_ERRORS.any? { |klass| error.is_a?(klass) } + return false unless error.is_a?(Net::HTTPFatalError) + + RETRYABLE_HTTP_STATUSES.cover?(error.response.code.to_i) +end + +def validation_error_message(error) + return "validator service returned #{error.response.code}" if error.is_a?(Net::HTTPFatalError) + + "#{error.class}: #{error.message}" +end + +def validate_file_with_retries(file, path) + attempts = 0 + + begin + attempts += 1 + validator(file).validate_file(path) + rescue StandardError => e + raise unless retryable_validation_error?(e) + raise if attempts >= MAX_VALIDATION_ATTEMPTS + + warn "#{validation_error_message(e)}; retrying #{file}..." + sleep attempts + retry + end +rescue StandardError => e + raise unless retryable_validation_error?(e) + + warn "Skipping #{file}: #{validation_error_message(e)} after #{attempts} attempts." + nil +end + def validate(file) puts "Checking #{file}..." path = File.expand_path "../_site/#{file}", __dir__ - results = validator(file).validate_file(path) + results = validate_file_with_retries(file, path) + return if results.nil? return puts "Valid!" if results.errors.empty? diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.md b/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bc9d4c409 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.md @@ -0,0 +1,296 @@ +# AB-621 Tower Setup Guide +{:.no_toc} + +The club owns two US Army spec AB-621 tower and mast systems. I have yet to find an authoritative source stating exactly what it was used for, or the proper usage manual. + +The operator's manual for this mast has US Army identification number TM 11-5985-334-10: Operating Manual. I could not immediately find any PDFs of it, but I did find the [maintenance manual](https://www.liberatedmanuals.com/TM-11-5985-334-20.pdf){:target="_blank"}, which refers to the operating manual. I am working on acquiring a copy of the operating manual and hoping that it contains more information about what it was used for when in service. + +If anyone has more authoritative information on the AB-621, please send it to . + +
+⚠️ Important: The AB-621 is one of the more dangerous things the club owns. Do not attempt to hoist the tower with fewer than eight people. Follow the documented safety best practices and treat the tower with the respect it deserves. +
+ +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Overview + +The AB-621 is one of the club's portable tower and mast systems. It is used for Field Day and other deployments that need a tall, stable mast for a beam antenna and can handle putting large stakes into the ground. + +## Required Tools + +- Some kind of large hammer (standard or power assisted) to drive stakes into the ground (stored with tower) +- 9/16" socket (for tightening and loosening mast adapter) +- Level (do not level by eye) +- Crank handle (stored with tower) or drill with square drive adapter (if hoisting with power) +- Work gloves (for holding guylines) +- Hard hats (this process involves a fall area) + +## Assembling a crew + +You will need at least eight people for this job. There are specific roles and the process works best if people stick to their specific roles. + +- Crew captain: The crew captain is in charge of the general assembly process. In particular, during hoisting, the captain is responsible for deciding when the brake is on and off, and when to go how high. The crew captain may also serve as the crank operator. +- Crank operator: The crank operator is the one who actually raises and lowers the antenna by operating the crank. +- Tube operator: The tube operator positions each tube in the elevator during hoisting and removes it during teardown. This role can be filled by another crew member while the tower is stopped. +- 4 guy operators: One guy operator holds each guy line. There is a special technique that works the best for this, which will be described in the hoisting section below. +- 2 spotters: We recommend using two spotters, one for each axis. They should stand directly behind the guylines, and are responsible for telling each guy operator on the opposite axis when to pull/let out. + +From those 8 people, two should be chosen (or two additional people should be found) to "catch" the antenna onto the bottom of the mast before hoisting. + +Consider this a minimum. There are a couple of jobs listed above that are replicated and can be split further. Also, the number of people required to lift the antenna and hand it to the "catchers" is variable depending on the weight and bunk of the antenna being lifted. + +If anyone tries to tell you that "this was a two man job according to the military" and "eight people is ridiculous for this job", politely tell them to leave the area. + +It's very easy to end up with "too many cooks" in this kitchen. Make sure to listen to the crew captain on what they think is the right thing for people to be doing, and let them yell "brake on" / "going up" / "brake off" etc. Replicating that will cause confusion. + +## Safety Procedures + +- Only one crew captain issuing instructions +- When guying/spotting, keep your attention focused on the tower +- Wear hard hats when in the area +- No unnecessary individuals in the fall area of the tower while hoisting +- Do not step away from the guylines until they are attached and tightened + +## Unpacking + +The antenna is stored mostly in three parts: +- A pile of stakes at the front of the box trailer +- A footlocker of guylines, crank handle, guy collars, mast stub, mast adapter, etc +- The main mast elevator section, which also serves as storage for the tube sections. There are eight tube sections, stored two side by side and four high. +- The tube carrier comes out of the tower base section. + +To unpack: + +- The towers are stored at the back of the box trailer, with the foot lockers and some other stuff in front of them. +- First, remove whatever stuff is blocking them, and then remove one of the footlockers to get out of the way of the tower. +- Take the tower out of the truck. They are heavy. You will need about 3-5 people to carry them. When carrying them, hold by the structural pieces of the mast section, not by the hinged part. It could get bent. +- Stakes are stored in the front of the trailer. Take four stakes out. +- Take the tube sections out of the mast + +## Preparing the Base and Area + +Find a reasonably level area. The base of the tower needs to be level. There are two kinds of stakes for this tower. Small, silver-colored steel stakes (3 per tower, stored in the footlocker), and large green stakes (which are the ones you pulled out of the front of the box trailer). + +1. In the flat area you found, put the tower base (the thing you just took all the tubes out of) upright (with the mast adapter facing up). +2. Hammer the three small stakes through their holes in the bottom of the tower base. They do not put very much force on the tower, just enough to hold it in place securely enough to get the guylines on. +3. Make sure the tower is reasonably level in all directions. Place the tower so that at least one corner is upwind. This is because we want one of the axes with guylines to be in the upwind/downwind direction. +4. Find the shortest of the three sets of guylines. Our guylines are color-coded red, white, and blue (with red being longest, white being middle, and blue being shortest) with tape or paint (depends on the tower). +5. Unwind the blue guylines, and attach them to the top of the base of the tower. The end with the tensioner/winder should be away from the tower, and the end without it should be closer to the tower. +6. Make sure the guylines are extended almost as long as they can go (see the Operating the guyline tensioners section below for instructions), and use the length of the guyline to place the stakes. The guylines should go out along the axis of the corner of the tower. +7. Hammer the stakes until they have about 6 inches below the clip reciever (looks like a handle) sticking out of the ground. This is because we need enough space underneath the handle to pull the stakes out. Make sure the handle faces up. The clip should be facing towards the tower when under tension, not making any strange turns. +8. Attach the stakes and get them reasonably tight, but not too tight. Again, see below for instructions on how to tension +9. You will use the guylines to make the tower level. This is why 1) we left them only "reasonably" tight, and also why we left the tower "reasonably" level earlier. Tighten the lines as needed in each direction to make the tower level. Try to get it as level as you can, because we really want the tower to go up straight and have balanced forces. Attempt to put the level so that its bubble is perpindicular to the direction the guylines go out in. Also, level along structural elements. +10. Once the tower is level and the guylines are tensioned enough that it will stay level, it's time to put the first tube in. +11. Attach the crank handle and/or drill to the crank. +12. Lower the elevator to the bottom position. The brake should be opened for this section, because the brake holds against the tube. +13. Place the tube section in the elevator. With the elevator all the way down, the tube doesn't quite make it through the hole on the top. It helps to hold the top through the hole while winding the elevator up to support it +14. Put the brake on after just enough of the mast is sticking through the base for the notch that the guyline collar can attach +15. Attach the guyline collar to the tube by opening it and clipping it closed into the notch. There's a key so the collar can only be closed in the correct position. +16. Place the mast adapter into the top of the tube and attach it. +17. We usually attach a halyard for hoisting dipoles to the collar. Do that now. + + +## Operating the guyline tensioners + +The guyline tensioners also serve as winders. There are hooks around which the guylines are wound. While stored, they should be all the way tight (that is, as small as possible). They are stored with a hook around them to keep the cable wound. + +1. First, unwind the guyline fully. Don't let it tangle. Walk away from the place you leave one end +2. The guyline tensioner can tension in two ways: there's fine-grained tensioning by a screw, and coarse-grained tensioning by sliding the cable +3. First, make the guyline as close to the desired length as possible by lengthening or shortening the cable. To do this, pull back the lock at the front of the cable, and pull open the bar that it locks. This bar is the "brake" that keeps line from moving through. +4. Once it's open, you can pull cable through from one side to the other. It helps to use two hands for this: one hand pushes line through from the side that has too much, and the other hand simultaneously pulls from the other side. +5. Lock the cable by pushing the open bar into the catch point. It will click into place when it's locked. +6. Now that the cable should be close to the right length, run the screw part of the tensioner out most of the way. There is a ring with an arrow that says "tighten". To loosen, turn the ring the opposite way. Loosening it all the way means you can't loosen at all, without pushing more line. However, it's more likely that you will need to tighten than loosen, so loosen most of the way. + +To pack up the guyline, first, shorten (tighten) the winder/tensioner as much as possible. Then place the short end's hook across, and then wind the long end to keep the short end from moving. Finally, place the chain and hook across the cable and into itself to hold it into place. + +## Mounting the antenna + +Before proceeding to this section, the lowest section of the tower should be stable and level. The lowest guylines should be tightened down, the collar for the next set of guylines should be attached to the mast, and the next set of guylines should be attached to it. + +You will need two ladders, one for each side of the tower. Place them there, and have two people climb them. + +We have two "pushers" - aluminum pipes with v-shaped hardware on the ends that you can put the bottom of an antenna boom into for extended reach. They are helpful for this process. + +1. The AB621 has a stub mast (that you inserted into the top of the tube in the previous step) +2. Some antennas (like our KT36A) have a mast that they come with. Others (like our KT34), do not, and need a mast to mount onto. + a. For antennas without masts, the AB621 works as-is. You "just" slide them onto the stub mast and tighten down (see the antennas' mounting instructions) + b. For antennas with masts, we have a mast adapter (which is two receptacles for masts to slide into). Loosen the bolts on both sides (9/16" socket). Place the mast adapter onto the stub, and tighten the bolts back down to hold it in place. + +Mounting the antenna works best in two steps. First, with two people still on ladders on either side of the tower, make sure: + +- a 9/16" socket is easily accessible +- the two ladders are stable (having a person there holding them may be of use) +- everyone below them is wearing hard hats +- the tower is level and guylines are tightened down appropriately + +Next, assemble a crew of lifters. The previously mentioned "pushers" will be useful. Orient the antenna parallel to the tower (so that the elements are pointing towards the people standing on ladders). Line it up so that the elements will not stab the "catchers" (on ladders) when the antenna is walked towards the tower, and it won't catch on the tower or guyline. + +Walk the antenna towards the tower, gradually lifting it as to keep it above the guylines. It helps to have a person on "leading edge duty" making sure the antenna elements don't get caught in the guylines. + +When the boom is close to the tower, hand the antenna to the catchers. If the antenna has a mast, it's easier to rest the bottom of the antenna's mast on any stable part of the tower, and allow the catchers a moment to organize before lifting the antenna into the mast adapter. The same is true for antennas without a mast, and using the stub mast directly, but it's a bit harder because there's less of an obvious place to rest the antenna. + +After deciding on a strategy, lift the antenna and get it attached to the mast one way or another, tighten down the final bolts (either U-bolts on antenna or the mast adapter). Make sure the antenna is reasonably level, and the guylines on the bottom are tight. Attach the next set of guylines if not done yet (this is the longest red guylines because the part of the antenna you are working on now will end up being at the top.) + +Do not forget to attach the coax now. Tape it in place below the connector to take stress off of the connector. + +## Erection and Hoisting + +### Hoisting Crew Arrangement + +Now it's finally time to lift the tower. You will need a minimum of eight people for this part of the job: + +- an operator on each guyline +- two spotters, one for each axis +- crank operator +- hoist captain and brake operator + +Make sure the field is clear and there's nothing to trip over. Each guyline operator should walk out to the stake their guyline points towards. It should be very slack, as these guylines are set to the length for the top of the tower, and the tower is all the way down. + +Have anyone not wearing a hard hat, and generally anyone not required for the lifting process step a bit away from the tower. This area is a fall zone. + +### Preparing to lift + +There are two schools of thought about what to do now: + +1. Attach the guyline now, while it's still slack, and tension it on the way up with it attached. The pro of this is you will know early if it's too short, but the con is you need to be careful about paying attention to how much tension is on it, and not letting too much build up. +2. Leave the guyline unattached for now, and only attach it when the tower is almost all the way up. The pro of this is you get more control of the process, but the con is that it may be slightly the wrong length when you get to attaching it. + +I (KN6UBF) personally align more with school of thought 1. Both work. If you choose to attach the guylines at this time, make sure you clip them on the stake above the blue (shortest, lowest) guylines so that they don't cross and interfere with each other. + + +Arrange the crew as shown below (not to scale). Place each guyline operator at the corresponding stake and each spotter behind its assigned axis. + +Tower hoisting crew arrangement: four guyline operators, two spotters, crank operator, and captain/brake operator around the tower + +Some practical considerations: + +- The guy operators directly across from each other should be as parallel as possible +- The guy operators not across from each other should be as perpindicular as possible +- The reason the spotters are directly behind the guy operators is so that they have the right angle to know if the opposite set of guy operators need to pull, and in which direction +- Make sure the spotters know the names of the two guyline operators they'll be telling to pull in and let out. You don't want confusion. For example, if two people with the same name have opposite guylines, assign temporary calls or use last names or initials or something. +- Guyline operators will be MUCH happier if they are wearing work gloves. + +Before lifting, make sure all the guy operators know how to hold tension in the line. There are many ways to do this, but the one that I find the best involves using the operator's back/waist and body to add tension. Stand out of line with the lower (tensioned) guyline. Stand inside the curve (see diagram below, not to scale). + +Guyline tension position: tower, guy operator, and spotter + +To add tension, step back, and lean into the line with the line around your back. I find that holding one hand on each side to guide the line around one side of your waist is the best way. This uses the friction of the line against your waist (belts are great for this) to provide most of the resistance. You must also hold the leading edge (towards the tower) of the line with a hand to have fine grained control. + +IMPORTANT: do not wrap the guyline around both sides of your waist (that is, don't have a loop in the guyline with you in the middle). + +As the tower rises, the guyline will get shorter. First, allow any slack to rise out of the line. Then, walk inwards (away from the apex of the curve shown in the diagram) to release tension. + +Lean back, walk back, and/or use your hands to apply tension on the line upon spotters' request. Stand up straighter, walk forwards, or let out with your hands to release tension on spotters' requests. + +In the event of an incident, the line will either slacken (if the tower is falling towards you), in which case you are not impeded by it, or tighten and push you away from the tower (if the tower is falling away from you). It is important to continually focus on the tower while manning a guyline. + +Use the diagram above as a reference for the relative positions during this technique. + +### Lifting the tower + +Okay, now that readers are properly terrified, it's time to start hoisting. + +The tube carrier/tower base that you've put up and stablized also serves as an elevator. Each tube will be pushed up by the previous tube. The way this works is a crank uses a pulley to lift a platform which pushes a tube up. The tubes key into each other. + +There is a friction brake which keeps the tower sections up. Whether the friction brake is on or off is critically important to remember, as the crank doesn't have a brake in it, so it can spin rapidly under the weight of the tower and cause BIG problems if you let go while the brake is off. For this reason, the lift captain should make sure that they yell out "BRAKE ON" when it goes on, and "BRAKE OFF" when it goes off. + +IMPORTANT: Only the lift captain should be yelling out brake status. This is to avoid confusion on what the status is. + +To remind ourselves where we should be, before we start lifting: + +- The antenna should be securely mounted to the tower, and tightened down +- The first section of the tube is therefore already in the tower with the antenna on top of it +- The tower base shoud be leveled, with the guylines attached to stakes and tensioned +- The first guyline collar should be attached to the top of the first section of the tower, with the halyard on one of the clips if desired +- The crew should know what their roles are, and prepared to carry them out + +To operate the crank, use either: + +- The crank handle supplied with the kit (and crank by hand) or +- A square-drive adapter attached to a drill with sufficient torque. DO NOT use an impact device (drill, wrench, or driver) as they do not give nearly enough control for this process. + +#### Inserting and lifting the tubes + +NOTE: The tower and antenna are rotated manually. As more mass is added to the tower, it gets harder to rotate the antenna. It's a good idea after the first section of the tower is added, to go ahead and rotate the antenna approximately in the right direction then. It will rotate a bit as the tower is lifted, and that's fine. Fine tune with it all the way up. + +- With the brake on (it'd be redundant but still the right thing to yell "brake on" here, since the brake is obviously on if the antenna isn't going anywhere), lower the elevator to place the next tube. +- Place the tube in the elevator, and lift it up so that the top of the tube almost slides into the bottom of the next tube. +- Lift the tube by hand into the bottom of the previous tube, taking care that the tube keys properly into the upper tube's bottom end and slides all the way in. It will be obvious when it's keyed correctly. +- Raise the elevator to hold the tube in place. This works best with the lift captain holding the tube and the cranker using the crank to follow with the elevator. +- If the tube you just lifted is the fourth tube, attach the second collar here (at the bottom of the fourth section). + - Attach the white guylines to the collar corners + - Unwind them, and attach them to the stakes between the upper and lower guylines. + - Make sure they are not tight, and not in the way of the guyline operators. You want slack in the middle lines until the toweris all the way up +- Apply tension to the elevator, yell "BRAKE OFF", and release the brake. +- The crank operator should crank the tube up, while the guy operators maintain the upright direction of the tower. + - Each spotter is positioned perpindicular to the axis along which two guy operators can pull/let out. If the tower does not look vertical along that axis, yell to the guy operators along it which one should pull more and which one should let out +- When the tube reaches the top, yell "BRAKE ON", and apply the brake +- If there are tubes remaining on the ground, [repeat these steps](#inserting-and-lifting-the-tubes). + +#### Securing + +With the tower all the way up, and the brake on, the upper guylines should be almost tight. Carefully tighten them on each side until they are tight enough to hold the tower in place, but not too tight. It should not be a piano string. Unfortunately, there's no way to quantify this or spell it in words. It should be determined by someone with some experience. + +Refer to [Operating the guyline tensioners](#operating-the-guyline-tensioners) above for information on how to tighten down the guylines. + +After tightening the top guylines, do the same for the middle ones. Do a final check to make sure the tower is as vertical as possible, all components are secure, and the guylines are as tight as desired. + +Tie some high-visibility safety flags onto guylines that are likely to be waked into. Consider putting cones and caution tape around the tower. + +## Teardown and Packing + +Lowering the tower is pretty similar to raising it. Essentially the same crew should be used, perhaps with an extra person to pack tubes and other items up as the tower comes down. + +The brake status is more important for the lowering procedure than it is for the raising, because the tower wants to go down naturally, while it doesn't want to go up on its own. Also, the most dangerous part of the process (with the tower high and unguyed) happens in the beginning of the lowering process, and the end of the raising process. + +Make sure everyone participating is wearing a hard hat. + + +### Lowering the tower +- First, prepare to apply tension to the guylines. They will be tight, but guy operators should prepare to tighten as soon as the tower starts moving. In fact, they should hold the lines before the tower is moving. +- Raise the elevator to support the tower +- The captain should yell "brake off" and release the brake +- The crank operator will lower the tower so that the bottom of the higher tube can be braked against with the brake. +- The captain should reapply the brake (yelling "brake on") +- Lower the elevator just a bit more, until the keyed section comes out of the section above it. You may need to pull a bit. +- If the collar for the middle guylines comes down, before lowering that tower section, unclip the guylines and take it off. Put them aside. +- Repeat the process until the tower is all the way down, with the antenna on the top of the last remaining section. + +Meanwhile, any spare people can take the tubes and place them back into the tube carrier to keep them out of the crew's way. After the collar for the middle guylines comes off, the collar can be placed in the footlocker and the middle guylines can be wound up and put in the footlocker as well. + +After the tower is lowered, the upper guylines can be removed and placed in the footlocker. Leave the lower ones on until the antenna is removed. + +### Removing the antenna + +- Climb a ladder and loosen whatever is attaching the antenna (mast, mast adapter, etc) +- Lift the antenna, and hand it down to people (potentially via pushers) standing nearby +- Walk the antenna onto sawhorses for disassembly. + +Refer to antenna pages for specific demounting instructions. + +Remove the mast adapter and/or other things at the top of the bottom section and pack them away into the footlocker. + +### Packing up + +If you did not already, pack up the tubes and all guylines. The tubes go back into the tube carrier, which will drop into the elevator section after it's done being used. The guylines wind into themselves and go in the footlocker. Remove the last layer of guylines (red) and wind them and pack them. + +Now that the guylines are removed, make sure that the elevator is in the down position. pull the small stakes out of the middle of the tower, and put them in the footlocker. Lean over the base section, and put the tube carrier into it. Latch and safety pin so the tubes don't go anywhere. + +Pull the stakes. To do this, use the stake puller from the front of the box trailer. It goes under the stake "handle" and pulls the stakes out of the ground. + +To pack things away: + +- Slide the main tower tube assembly alongside the other AB-621s in the middle of the box trailer +- Put the footlocker in front of the tower tube sections +- The stakes go in the front of the box trailer. + +## Common Gotchas and FAQs + +- When you pack the tensioners and guylines, make them as short as they will go (turn the screw all the way towards tight). If they are left losser, they may not fit back in the footlockers. +- The second collar (where the white-coded guylines attach) goes at the bottom of the fourth section of tube. +- When you carry the tube section, do not hold it by the top (above the hinged section). Hold it by the structural section. diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/index.md b/setup-guides/equipment/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a5b0fd335 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Equipment Setup Guides + +These guides document reusable setup and teardown procedures for individual pieces of PAARA equipment. Event setup guides should link here when a station uses one of these items. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Guides + +* [KLM KT36 yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.html' | relative_url }}) +* [KLM KT34A yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.html' | relative_url }}) +* [M Squared 40M4CDD 40m monoband beam]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Tower Trailer setup guide]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.html' | relative_url }}) +* [AB-621 tower]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.html' | relative_url }}) diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.md b/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b3c5c7919 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.md @@ -0,0 +1,120 @@ +# KLM KT34A Setup Guide + +This guide documents setup and teardown for the club's 4-element KLM KT-34A HF yagi antenna. This antenna is the "little brother" of the 6-element KLM KT36A. + +The KT34 packs most of the punch of its big brother, but with significantly easier setup and teardown. It has two driven elements, driven 180 degrees out of phase with each other, one director and one reflector. It has a 3KW rated 4:1 balun serving the 50W match. Phasing on the driven elements is achieved with straps shorting the left side of one driven element to the right side of the other, and vice-versa. + +The KT34 is not produced anymore, but M2 (the successor company of KLM) builds a KT34M2 which is very similar. Its manual is [available here](https://www.m2inc.com/content/PDF%20MANUALS/70CMANTS/KT34M2MAN03-W.pdf){:target="_blank"} + +The club actually has two of them. This guide refers to "it", but it can be applied to either. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + + +## Overview + +This page covers how to put together our club's KLM KT34. It is specific to our club, in that we have a set of markings on the antenna that help us repeat the process. + +This guide does not cover the full process of building the antenna for the first time from the parts that come out of the box(es). + + +## Required Tools + +- 9/16 socket, for mast and mounting plate bolts +- 7/16 socket, for the truss system +- 1/2 inch socket, for the mounting plate bolts +- 3/8 socket, for the phasing strap mounts +- 11/32 socket, for the balun mount +- 5/16 socket, for hose clamps (a flathead screwdriver would work but be much less pleasant) + +NOTE: Maybe we should consider standardizing these a bit better. We could easily optimize out two of these required socket sizes (11/32 and 1/2) + +## Markings and Modifications + +There are several markings on the antenna which tell us how to disassemble/reassemble the antenna: + +- There is a sticker with an arrow on the front of the boom, pointing towards the side of the antenna with the directors +- Each element has black and red electrical tape on the left and right sides of the element (respectively) +- There are numbers etched into each element, indicating how far back from the director they should be. +- There is also paint indicating where the truss pieces mount to the boom + +## Unpacking + +The antenna is usually stored on the roof of the PAARA box trailer. It's stored as: + +- 4 elements +- Boom bundle: + - Truss rope + - Mast mounting plate + +The "boom bundle" is taped together with electrical tape. + +This antenna has only one boom section, and it has no mast adapter. Instead, on the bottom of the mounting plate, there are U-Bolts which go directly onto a mast stub of some kind. + +## Assembly + +The KT34 comes together relatively quickly. This is because it has fewer parts than its big brother. + +1. Put the single piece boom on a few sawhorses +2. Line up the elements in the right order and put them in the right place. There are etched numbers in each element. 1 is the director and should be closest to the direction arrow, 2 is the front driven element, etc. There is spray paint indicating where they should go, but refer to the data sheet (TODO: Link) which has measurements in case of ambiguity. +3. Attach the elements with the hose clamps. Unfortunately, the drive point of the hose clamps are not all facing the same direction. Do not use the hose clam to determine the left/right alignment of the elements. Additionally, the linear loading sections do not all face the right way. Trust the red/black electrical tape! Use a 5/16" socket to tighten the hose clamps. + +IMPORTANT: it is very easy to damage hose clamps by over-tightening. Especially if using power tools, be extra careful when tightening. + +4. Place sawhorses under a couple of elements (ideally two on each side) to keep the antenna from rolling +5. Attach the phasing lines. The phasing lines go across the two driven elements, from the left side on the front element to the right on the rear, and vice-versa. There is a 3D-printed spacer (de KK6ISP) which mostly keeps them from shorting to each other. The bolts are 3/8". + +IMPORTANT: The phasing straps connect to the outside set of bolts on each driven element, not the inside (TODO: Photo). + +IMPORTANT: Make sure the phasings straps are not shorting (touching) anything other than the bolts they are connected to. Tape them in place. + +6. Attach the Balun. The Balun has a set of U-Bolts for mounting. It should point with the coax facing towards the mast. The balun wires have ring terminals which connect to the outside set of bolts on the matching element of the forward driven eleent. These bolts are 11/32 + +7. Loosen the bolts attaching the mounting plate to the boom so that it can rotate not quite freely. This will make it easier to catch the mount when it's time. + +8. Level the elements. Choose one (usually the front) to act as the reference, and, keeping one level on the reference, use a second level to check that all the elements are level to each other. + + +## Mounting + +For instructions on preparing a tower to accept an antenna, see one of the tower setup guides. + +The KT34A slides onto a mast with a set of U-bolts, not to be confused with U-boats, which are German submarines from the 1940s. + +First, fully loosen the U-bolts. There are eight nuts, two on each of four U-bolts. They need to be loosened almost all the way for a normal mast to fit through. + +Make sure that when you slide the mast through, the saddles are on the opposite side of the mast from the curved part of the U-bolt. Push the antenna down a bit, then attach the truss mount above the antenna on the mast. Tighten down the truss mount first, and then push the antenna down the mast until the truss is taut. You don't want slack, but you also don't want the truss cable to become a piano string. + +IMPORTANT: If you are going to rotate the antenna as part of hoisting, make sure the mast plate is loosened so it doesn't stay sideways. + +Tie a string to one element on each side of the boom, to keep the antenna parallel to the ground while hoisting until the bolts are tightened, if you will rotate the antenna. + +Before hoisting the antenna, make sure the coax is connected. Tape the coax to the boom to reduce stress on it and keep it from bouncing around and interfering with anything. + + +## Teardown and Packing + +Teardown is essentially the reverse of assembly. + +1. First, follow any tower-specific lowering instructions. This will be a bit different for different kinds of towers. In any case, remove the feedline before taking the antenna off of the tower + +2. Place the antenna on a set of sawhorses. Put at least one sawhorse under an element on each side of the antenna to keep it from rolling. + +3. Remove the truss, balun, and phasing straps before pulling elements or hardware apart. + +4. Remove elements by loosening hose clamps. The hose clamps on the two elements on the end do not need to be fully opened. The two middle elements do. + +5. Tape the phasing straps and mounting plate to the boom, as well as the truss rope. + +We typically pack the elements on top of the box trailer. The elements get wired down to the ladder rack in pairs, and the boom gets wired down on its own. + + +## Common Gotchas and FAQs + +- The Balun mounts near the driven element which has the extra cross-component. The Balun leads mount to the bolts on the cross-compoonent. This is the front driven element. Photo: +- The phasing lines mount to the outside set of bolts on the two driven elements. +- The truss wants enough tension to hold shape, but not so much that it bends the boom or distorts the driven elements. diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.md b/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bf9b48b8a --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.md @@ -0,0 +1,126 @@ +# KLM KT36 Setup Guide + +This guide documents setup and teardown for the club's 6-element KLM KT-36 HF yagi antenna, affectionately known as the "tri bander". + +The KT-36 is an interesting antenna: a multi-band HF Yagi with 9-10 dB of gain across the three bands. It has served us well at field day. + +The KT36 is not produced anymore, but M2 (the successor company of KLM) builds a KT36XA which is very similar. Its manual is [available here](https://www.m2inc.com/content/PDF%20MANUALS/TRIBAND-MULTI-BAND/FGMANKT36XA.A.pdf){:target="_blank"} + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Overview + +This page covers how to put together our club's KLM KT36. It is specific to our club, in that we have a set of markings on the antenna that help us repeat the process. + +This guide does not cover the full process of building the antenna for the first time from the parts that come out of the box(es). + +The KT36 is a beast. It has two driven elements, driven 180 degrees out of phase with each other, three directors and one reflector. It has a 3KW rated 4:1 balun serving the 50W match. Phasing on the driven elements is achieved with straps shorting the left side of one driven element to the right side of the other, and vice-versa. + + +## Required Tools + +- 9/16 socket, for mast and mounting plate bolts (TODO: are the mast u-bolts 9/16 or 1/2?) +- 7/16 socket, for bolts holding the pieces of the boom together and the truss system. +- 3/8 socket, for balun mounts and phasing strap mounts +- 5/16 socket, for hose clamps (a flathead screwdriver would work but be much less pleasant) + +## Markings and Modifications + +There are several markings on the antenna which tell us how to disassemble/reassemble the antenna: + +- There are stripes of green electrical tape just to the outside of the bolts where we take the boom apart. We only split the boom in half. +- There is a sticker with an arrow on the front of the boom, pointing towards the side of the antenna with the directors +- Each element has black and red electrical tape on the left and right sides of the element (respectively) +- There is color coded spray paint indicating which elements go where. There are actually several layers of spray paint on the antenna. The newest set is orange, blue, yellow/blue, and purple/yellow. +- There is also paint indicating where the truss pieces mount to the boom +- Each element (will have) has numbers etched into them, indicating how far from the front director they should be installed. + +## Unpacking + +The antenna is usually stored on the roof of the PAARA box trailer. It's stored as: + +- 6 elements (color coded) +- Boom bundle: + - 2 halves of the boom + - Mast + - Truss cable + - Mast mounting plate + +The "boom bundle" is taped together with electrical tape. + +## Assembly + +The KT36 assembly process is relatively straightforward. It's similar to the KT34, but with a couple extra elements. + +One interesting note is that the second element from the front is much shorter and stubbier than the others. It is only active on the 10m band, and is not linearly loaded like the others. + +The biggest mechanical difference between assembling the KT34 and KT36 is the mounting system. The KT36 has a short mast that stays with it. This means that it needs an adapter to attach to a tower with a mast. + +1. After unpacking, place the two pieces of the boom on sawhorses. They attach with two 7/16" bolts. There is a sticker with an arrow on the forward boom section. +2. Line up the elements in the right order and put them in the right place. There are etched numbers in each element. 1 is the director and should be closest to the direction arrow, 2 is the short 10m director, 3 is the front driven element, etc. There is spray paint indicating where they should go, but refer to the data sheet (TODO: Link) which has measurements in case of ambiguity. (TODO: add etched numbers to the elements next time we disassemble) +3. Attach the elements with the hose clamps. Unfortunately, the drive point of the hose clamps are not all facing the same direction. Do not use the hose clam to determine the left/right alignment of the elements. Additionally, the linear loading sections do not all face the right way. Trust the red/black electrical tape! Use a 5/16" socket to tighten the hose clamps. + +IMPORTANT: it is very easy to damage hose clamps by over-tightening. Especially if using power tools, be extra careful when tightening. + +4. Place sawhorses under a couple of elements (ideally two on each side) to keep the antenna from rolling + +5. Attach the phasing lines. The phasing lines go across the two driven elements, from the left side on the front element to the right on the rear, and vice-versa. There are 3D-printed spacers (de KK6ISP) which mostly keeps them from shorting to each other. The bolts are 3/8". + +IMPORTANT: The phasing straps connect to the outside set of bolts on each driven element, not the inside (TODO: Photo). + +IMPORTANT: Make sure the phasings straps are not shorting (touching) anything other than the bolts they are connected to. Tape them in place. + +6. Attach the Balun. The Balun has a set of U-Bolts for mounting. It should point with the coax facing towards the mast. The balun wires have ring terminals which connect to the outside set of bolts on the matching element of the forward driven eleent. These bolts are 3/8". + +7. Attach, or reposition the truss clamps. These each have one 7/16" bolt, and there are paint marks for where they should go. + +8. Attach the mast to the mast mounting plate. There are a set of U-bolts (either 3/8" or 7/16" TODO to check this) that attach the mast to the mounting plate. It should be mounted high enough (that is, enough above the antenna boom) to allow the truss to be taut, but not so high that it's too tight. Tighten the truss onto the mast before tigheting the mast onto the boom. + +9. Loosen the bolts attaching the mounting plate to the boom so that it can rotate not quite freely. This will make it easier to catch the mount when it's time. (only applicable if mounting in a way that requires rotation such as the tower trailer) + +10. Level the elements. Choose one (usually the front) to act as the reference, and, keeping one level on the reference, use a second level to check that all the elements are level to each other. + + +## Mounting + +For instructions on preparing a tower to accept an antenna, see one of the tower setup guides. + +If you want to mount the KT36A directly to a mast on a tower, you should skip step 8, and refer to the KT34 mounting instructions. + +If you are mounting the KT36A using its mast (such as to a tower with an adapter or with a through-hole mounting system), skip step 9 above. Place the bottom of the mast into the hole that can accept it and tighten down. This how we typically mount the KT36A to the AB621. + +IMPORTANT: If you are going to rotate the antenna as part of hoisting, make sure the mast plate is loosened so it doesn't stay sideways. + +Tie a string to one element on each side of the boom, to keep the antenna parallel to the ground while hoisting until the bolts are tightened, if you will rotate the antenna. + +Before hoisting the antenna, make sure the coax is connected. Tape the coax to the boom to reduce stress on it and keep it from bouncing around and interfering with anything. + +## Teardown + +Teardown is essentially the reverse of assembly. + +1. First, follow any tower-specific lowering instructions. This will be a bit different for different kinds of towers. In any case, remove the feedline before taking the antenna off of the tower + +2. Place the antenna on a set of sawhorses. Put at least one sawhorse under an element on each side of the antenna to keep it from rolling. + +3. Remove the truss, balun, and phasing straps before pulling elements or hardware apart. + +4. Remove the mast by loosening the U-bolts and pulling it through. + +5. Remove elements by loosening hose clamps. The hose clamps on the two elements on the end do not need to be fully opened. The four middle elements do. + +6. Break the boom in half by removing the bolts. Put the bolts back in their holes so they don't get lost. + + +7. Tape the two boom pieces together. Tape the mast to the two boom pieces. Tape the phasing straps and mounting plate to the boom pieces, as well as the truss rope. + + +## Common Gotchas and FAQs + +- The Balun mounts near the driven element which has the extra cross-component. The Balun leads mount to the bolts on the cross-compoonent. This is the rear driven element. Photo: +- The phasing lines mount to the outside set of bolts on the two driven elements. +- When you rotate the mast ahead of mounting, rotate it so that the truss stays above the elements, and the end of the mast which will go into the tower is slightly below the elements. This is to the left, facing towards the front of the antenna. diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.md b/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..65e91c83d --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.md @@ -0,0 +1,113 @@ +# M Squared 40M4CDD Setup Guide + +The club recently acquired a M^2 40M4CDD antenna by donation from [KI6HIG](https://www.qrz.com/db/KI6HIG){:target="_blank"}. It got its first use on Field Day 2026. This antenna is a beast! + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Overview + +This page captures the club-specific assembly, mounting, testing, teardown, and storage steps for the 40M4CDD. + +The 40M4CDD is large and at times unruly. Putting it together requires a bit of care as the elements and boom are long, and it's easy to bend them. + +The loading coils are fragile and must be treated with care. There are special packing and unpacking instructions. + +There are also special packing and unpacking instructions in order to keep the antenna from breaking or losing parts. + +Being taken apart and put together once a year is not really what the 40M4CDD is designed for. This is why there are some parts of the design that makes repeated assembly/disassembly difficult. + +Each of the elements are supported by a truss. To facilitate this, each element's center portion includes a truss mount. Because the elements are so long, instead of removing the elements from the boom, we remove each half-element from the center connector. + +The antenna's formal manual is available [here](https://www.m2inc.com/content/PDF%20MANUALS/40MANTS/FGMAN40M4CDDMAN01.pdf){:target="_blank"}. + + +## Required Tools + +- 7/16" Socket, for the three sections of the boom, and the bolts connecting the elements to the mast +- #2 phillips screwdriver, for the element tip clamps +- 3/8" (TODO: Check this) socket, for bolts on the element truss mounts +- 3/8" wrench, for areas that sockets won't reach +- 9/16" socket, for mounting plate U-bolts +- 1/2" socket, for mast U-bolts (TODO: check this) + +## Markings and Modifications + +- We have etched position indicators into all eight half-elements (1 being the director, 2 the front driven element, etc.) +- The element tips collapse into the elements. We have marked where they should go with a scratch awl. You can tune the antenna with the element lengths. + +## Unpacking + +The antenna is stored on top of the box trailer. It's stored wired down, with elements facing opposite directions. This is so that the loading coils can be offset from each other. The loading coils are wrapped in neoprene which is taped around them. + +The antenna is split into parts: + +- 4 pairs of elements (really, half-elements). They should be taped together in pairs for each full element +- 3 sections of boom, several truss ropes (element and boom), phasing straps + +Remove the neoprene sleeves from the coils on the elements and keep them in a safe place. + +## Assembly + +1. The boom is split into three pieces. There's paint demonstrating which should go where in different colors. + a. Unforutnately, the rear (TODO: check if it's front but I think it's rear) driven element's center section/truss mount is positioned right over the bolt connecting the two boom sections. This means that in order to assemble the antenna, first, you must remove that one center. There are four 7/16" (or 3/8") bolts for this. They have to be taken all the way out. Immediately put it back on after the boom is assembled + b. Make sure to apply grease to the boom sections before pushing them together. + c. The upside of this approach is that we never need to locate the elements along the boom. They're already in the right places. +2. Now, the boom should be put together and on sawhorses. Next, match each element to its correct location. The elements are symmetrical, so it doesn't matter which is the left and which is the right. +3. The driven elements have plastic (nylon?) insulators which stop the halves of the elements from shorting against the mast. They are held on with zip ties, for reasons that will become evident later. Remove the zip ties. +4. Attach all the elements. They are long, and it may help to have a sawhorse underneath each element, or to have a friend hold it up. + a. There is a single 7/16" bolt on each element, which is stored on the element side, not on the truss/center side. This is because each element has a stiffening sleeve inside it and we store the antenna with the sleeves safely stored inside the elements. This is also why we zip tie the insulators onto the center section rather than using the bolt to hold them in place. + b. It's very easy to misalign the holes in the sleeve while pushing the element onto the center section. The easiest way to make sure this doesn't happen is to put a scratch awl, or other similar long thin device through the holes while you push the element on, and only remove it once the center section will not move further with it in. + c. If you find that it's not moving, or the sleeve and element half seem siezed, hold up the outer end of the element so it's even across its length. Make sure to periodically apply a lubricant between the sleeve and the rest of the element. +5. Attach the phasing straps and balun. The phasing lines go through the clamps on each driven element. + a. There is a single 3/8" bolt tightening each clamp. It's difficult to get a socket around them, so you may want to use a wrench. + b. The phasing lines are not symmetrical. The wider "Y" section goes to the side that the balun is attached to. + c. There is only one place and direction that the balun will fit. The balun wires should go through the holes in the clamps, and onto the bolts there. The bolts are 3/8". +6. Attach the trusses to each element, tying the ropes onto the clips +7. Tune the lengths of the elements. Each element has a single clamp for its tip. Loosen it with a #2 phillips screwdriver, extend the element to the scratch-all line, and tighten it back down. +8. Attach the support truss to the boom. +10. Loosen the bolts attaching the mounting plate to the boom so that it can rotate not quite freely. This will make it easier to catch the mount when it's time. (only applicable if mounting in a way that requires rotation such as the tower trailer) +11. Level the elements. Choose one (usually the front) to act as the reference, and, keeping one level on the reference, use a second level to check that all the elements are level to each other. + +## Mounting + +We typically mount the 40m monobander on the tower trailer. Follow the tower trailer guide to set up the tower trailer. + +This is the heaviest and largest antenna that we mount on the tower trailer, so it's very important to make sure the legs are set in a stable place, with an appropriate amount of tension on the chains. + +The tower trailer has a stub mast. The U-bolts on the antenna should fit. They are 9/16". Slide the antenna on, then slide the truss clamp on. Tighten down the truss clamp near the end of the mast, and use it to set the tension on the truss. + +Go back to the tower trailer setup guide, and check the "hoisting" section. + + +## Teardown + +Teardown is essentially the reverse of assembly. + +1. Remove the antenna from whatever mast it is mounted on, and place it on sawhorses. +2. Remove the boom truss by undoing the clamps and removing the rope. Keep it near the mounting plate. +3. Retract the tips of the elements into the elements. Tighten the clamps back down so the element tips don't move too much. +4. Wrap the neoprene foam around the coils and secure with tape. It is easier to do this while the elements are still attached to the boom. +5. Remove the element trusses. You can leave the end on the boom side attached.They will be stored there. +6. Remove the element-halves. There is one 7/16" bolt per half-element, on each side of the boom. + a. Remember that there is a sleeve underneath the element. If you need to remove the element and then the sleeve, that will work just fine but you may want to lubricate the sleeve before putting it back in. + b. Because the elements have significant mass, you will find that it's much easier to remove if you have someone hold the outside tip of the element level while it's being pulled off + c. Keep the bolt with the element, not with the center, in order to make sure the sleeve doesn't go anywhere. That is to say, put the bolt back through the hole on the sleeve/element-half side, not with the center piece +7. On the two driven elements, put a zip tie through each side of the center element attachment point to keep the "donut" insulators from going anywhere +8. Remove the phasing straps. Loosen the clamp bits with a 3/8" (TODO: check) wrench (You probably will not be able to get a socket over them), pull the lines out, and tighten back down. +9. Remove the balun The balun wire is attached to the same bolt as the clamps for the phasing straps. Undo the U-bolts and remove the balun. Tighten the bolts back down so we don't lose nuts. +10. Stack all the half-elements in opposite directions, so that the coils are slightly offset from each other. It's best to keep the pairs of half-elements together. +11. Now we have to deal with removing the one center truss holder, in order to deconstruct the boom. Remove the four 7/16" bolts to take off the center piece, break apart the boom, and put the center piece back. +12. Break the boom at the other joining area. There should now be 3 pieces of boom, each with the 7/16" bolts stored through their holes. +13. Secure all the loose bits down - this is all the various truss bits and the phasing line. +14. Finish by checking that the element pairs, truss pieces, and boom sections are all tied together for transport. + + +## Common Gotchas and FAQs + +- Be extremely careful with the support sleves inside the element halves. It is easy to "lose" the holes and have them not line up +- Apply a protective conductive grease (e.g. Penetrox) to all the aluminum components that will sit next to each other. Once surfaces cold-weld themselves together, it's almost impossible to get them apart. +- The antenna's phasing lines are not symmetrical. The wider "Y" section goes to the side that the balun is attached to. diff --git a/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.md b/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..413977645 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.md @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +# Tower Trailer Setup Guide + +PAARA owns a tower trailer (unknown make and model) which was donated to the club years ago by the Red Cross ARC. We use it at both Field Day and Pacificon. At Field Day, we use it to hoist our 40m antenna which we use overnight, and at Pacificon, we hoist both our KT34A, and a couple of dipoles. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Preparing + +This list assumes the tower was packed correctly from parking. Refer to the lowering and packing section below to check against the process. + +This list assumes there are only enough people to run the steps in sequence. But this process is not entirely autoregressive, so it can be split up and parallelized. + +### Preparing the trailer + +To prepare the trailer, first unhitch it from whichever truck is towing it. To do this, you can lift the tongue with the caster wheel. crank it down until the ball comes free, then drive the truck away. + +Next, level the trailer by deploying outriggers. Crank down the outriggers until they are on the ground, then fine tune by observing front/back, and left/right with level(s). + +This works best if you have two levels, one for each axis. Rest the levels on the metal frame parts of the trailer, not on the wood or plastic on the front, or on the metal saddleboxes. They are not level. Use the frame of the trailer. + +Once the trailer is reasonably level, move on to the next steps. Before hoisting, after the support legs are deployed, you may need to re-level the trailer. + +### Preparing the mast + +The mast has a hole in it. We keep it safety wired to the trailer with the wire going through that hole. Usually, we rest one end of the mast on the truss below the actual tower, and the other end on a metal spar on the other side of the trailer. The hole side is towards the back (away from the tongue) of the trailer. + +Before attaching the mast, loosen the bolts. Stand on the wood or plastic parts at the front of the trailer, and use a 7/16" socket to loosen the four bolts on the mast retaining piece as far as they will go. There is a fifth bolt, which is much shorter that goes into the hole in the mast. Sometimes we call this the "pin". Loosen it all the way, but don't remove it (or, if you do, make sure you aren't going to lose it.) + +NOTE: You will need to use an extension on your socket to make this work. You will probably need to use the longest extension you have. + +Put the mast into the adapter. Have someone hold the outer end of the mast, and someone else stand on the trailer to help guide it into the saddle. Align the hole with the pin bolt, and push it all the way in. Tighten the pin bolt into the pin hole first, then tighten down the four bolts holding the mast in place. + +Remove the safety pin from the large white piece of metal that retains the mast. Then, remove the mast retaining piece and place it somewhere out of the way. + +### Deploying the legs + +Before hoisting the tower, we deploy the legs of the tower to hold it in place against torsional forces and wind. The legs are stored in their dedicated position. Pull out the pins securing them, and walk the legs out to 45 degrees from the tower. The legs should point out from the corners of the boxes at the back of the tower. + +Once they are in place, remove the metal safety stop for the tower. There are two large bolts holding it in place. They may be hand-tight, or they may need a wrench. There's a wrench attached with a cable to the very large bit for those bolts stored in one of the saddle boxes. Take off the metal piece and place it just underneath the trailer. We'll reattach it once the tower is vertical. Put the bolts back in so they don't walk away. + +Now, attach and tension the chains that resist torsional forces and keep the legs in tension. Retrieve the two tensioners and two chains from the saddle boxes. The tensioners attach to the hanging chains on the main part of the trailer with hooks. The tensioners should be facing so that the handles tighten down away from the tower (towards the ground). The chains attach with a hook to the chain stubs on the legs. For all these hooks and chains, the hooks go around one of the links of the chains lengthwise. Do not attempt to put the hook through the eye of the chain. + +Tighten the chains enough that the legs are actually in tension. It should not be too easy nor too hard for the tensioner to tighten down. It may take a couple tries to get the tension right. Once the tensioner levers are pulled down into the right place, use the attached wire to keep them from moving. + +You should re-check the level of the trailer in all directions after deploying the legs. + +This is when you'd attach an antenna. See the antenna guides for details on attaching an antenna but basically, you slide it onto the mast and loosen the bolts so that it'll rotate as the tower is hoisted. + +Before any cranking, make sure you attach coax to the antenna. + +### Hoisting + +Check to make sure the mast is attached with the pin, the bolts are tightened, the trailer is level, and the legs are deployed and tensioned correctly. + +There are two cranks on the trailer. One is for hoisting the tower from horizontal to vertical, and another is for raising the vertical tower. The crank on the side of the trailer is for rotating the antenna vertical. + +The cranks on this trailer have built in brakes, so they must be turned by hand in each direction. Crank the tower vertical. Once vertical, attach the metal safety piece we took out earlier to hold the tower in place. The side with two vertical pieces should face in towards the tower and trailer. + +At this point, tighten the bolts on the antenna's mounting plate so that it won't rotate anymore. Then, begin preparing to hoist the tower. + +Next, start guying the tower. There are a number of ropes and eyes in the saddle boxes. Tie ropes onto the eyes, and put the screw end of the eye into the tops of the tower sections. Usually, we put two or three layers of guylines out. Use the length of the rope to decide where to drive stakes into the ground for the guylines. + +Raise the tower in steps, with one person on each corner for guying. + +Tie down the guylines when each section reaches its intended length. diff --git a/setup-guides/events/field-day.md b/setup-guides/events/field-day.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9eb9527f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/events/field-day.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Field Day Setup Guide + +This guide documents the setup and teardown plan for PAARA's Field Day station. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Overview + +Field Day setup uses multiple stations, towers, antennas, shelters, power distribution, logging computers, and food/social areas. The event guide should capture the site layout, operating station plan, setup schedule, safety constraints, volunteer roles, and teardown process. + +## Station Plan + +Add the Field Day station lineup here. + +## Equipment Guides + +* [AB-621 tower]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.html' | relative_url }}) +* [KLM KT36 yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.html' | relative_url }}) +* [KLM KT34A yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.html' | relative_url }}) +* [M Squared 40M4CDD 40m monoband beam]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Tower Trailer setup guide]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.html' | relative_url }}) + +## Setup Notes + +Add Field Day-specific setup notes here. + +## Teardown Notes + +Add Field Day-specific teardown notes here. diff --git a/setup-guides/events/index.md b/setup-guides/events/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c7f910677 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/events/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Event Setup Guides + +These guides cover whole-event setup plans. Each page should describe the event layout, station lineup, setup schedule, teardown plan, and the equipment guides needed by the crew. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Guides + +* [Pacificon]({{ '/setup-guides/events/pacificon.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Field Day]({{ '/setup-guides/events/field-day.html' | relative_url }}) + +## Related Equipment Guides + +* [KLM KT36 yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.html' | relative_url }}) +* [KLM KT34A yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.html' | relative_url }}) +* [M Squared 40M4CDD 40m monoband beam]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.html' | relative_url }}) diff --git a/setup-guides/events/pacificon.md b/setup-guides/events/pacificon.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c29283c48 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/events/pacificon.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Pacificon Setup Guide + +This guide documents the setup and teardown plan for PAARA's Pacificon Special Event Station. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Overview + +Pacificon setup uses PAARA's station equipment to support the W1AW/6 Special Event Station. The event guide should capture the site layout, operating station plan, antennas, power, network/logging setup, volunteer roles, and teardown process. + +## Station Plan + +Add the Pacificon band/station lineup here. + +## Equipment Guides + +* [KLM KT36 yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Tower Trailer setup guide]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.html' | relative_url }}) + +## Setup Notes + +Add Pacificon-specific setup notes here. + +## Teardown Notes + +Add Pacificon-specific teardown notes here. diff --git a/setup-guides/images/ab621-guy-tension.png b/setup-guides/images/ab621-guy-tension.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8769952f2 Binary files /dev/null and b/setup-guides/images/ab621-guy-tension.png differ diff --git a/setup-guides/images/ab621-tower-arrangement.png b/setup-guides/images/ab621-tower-arrangement.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..acbec98e6 Binary files /dev/null and b/setup-guides/images/ab621-tower-arrangement.png differ diff --git a/setup-guides/index.md b/setup-guides/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bf4530437 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup-guides/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Setup Guides + +These guides document how PAARA sets up and tears down the stations, antennas, towers, trailers, and support equipment used for club operating events. + +The goal is for each guide to be detailed enough that a prepared setup crew can use it without needing separate notes. Every event is a little different, so these pages should be updated whenever the station plan, site layout, or equipment configuration changes. + +--- +**Table of Contents** +* Table of Contents +{:toc} +--- + +## Event Setup Guides + +Event setup guides describe the full event layout and link to the equipment guides needed for each station. + +* [Pacificon]({{ '/setup-guides/events/pacificon.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Field Day]({{ '/setup-guides/events/field-day.html' | relative_url }}) + +## Equipment Setup Guides + +Equipment setup guides describe reusable setup steps for individual pieces of club equipment. Event guides should link to these pages instead of duplicating equipment-specific instructions. + +* [KLM KT36 yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt36.html' | relative_url }}) +* [KLM KT34A yagi antenna]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/klm-kt34.html' | relative_url }}) +* [M Squared 40M4CDD 40m monoband beam]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/m-squared-40m4cdd.html' | relative_url }}) +* [Tower Trailer setup guide]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/tower-trailer.html' | relative_url }}) +* [AB-621 tower]({{ '/setup-guides/equipment/ab621.html' | relative_url }}) diff --git a/sitemap.xml b/sitemap.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..878dbd8cf --- /dev/null +++ b/sitemap.xml @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +--- +layout: null +--- + + + {% for page in site.data.navigation %} + + https://paara.org{{ page.link | remove: 'index.html' }} + + {% endfor %} + {% for page in site.data.bottomsection %} + + https://paara.org{{ page.link | remove: 'index.html' }} + + {% endfor %} + + diff --git a/sponsors.md b/sponsors.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2e91b1626 --- /dev/null +++ b/sponsors.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# Sponsors + +Our sponsors play a vital role in our community by helping cover part of the costs of printing and shipping our newsletter. 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