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OFF THE AIR OFF THE AIR Please visit us online at www.GrantARC.com “Off The Air” is the official publication of the Grant County Amateur Radio Club 2021 Officers President – Mitch Miller - W9DDX [email protected] Vice President – Kevin Hicks - KC9MWQ [email protected] Secretary – L. B. Nickerson – K9NQW [email protected] Treasurer – Bob McFarland - KC0KIR [email protected] Trustee – Kevin McNeely – KB9CRA [email protected] Newsletter Editor – L. B. Nickerson – K9NQW [email protected] http;//www.grantarc.org Member – Indiana Radio Club Council The GCARC is an ARRL affiliated club ARRL Indiana Section Staff: Section Manager: Jimmy Merry – KC9PRX Section Emergency Coordinator: James Moehring - KB9WWM State Government Liason – Dave Spoelstra - N9KT Official Observer Coordinator:Open Section Traffic Manager: Brian Jenks – W9BGJ Public Information Coordinator – Barry Palencer – KC9WMS Section Youth Coordinator – Andrew Murrey – N9AWM Technical Coordinator – Thomas Busch – WB8WOR Affiliated Club Coordinator – Jimmy Merry – KC9RPX http:www.inarrl.org Section Jobs Description http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/org/ The American Radio Relay League 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111 or phone (860)594-0200 or fax (860)594-0303 What: 2 Meter Net When: Every Sunday Evening Time: 2030 hrs Local Time Freq: 146.790- (PL 141.3) Alternate Freq. 147.195+ (PL 141.3) What: DMR Net – Indiana Crossroads Net When: Every Monday Night Time: 2000 hrs Local Time Freq: 442.750+ (Color Code 1) What: Dstar Net – Indiana Statewide Dstar Net When: Every Thursday Evening Time: 2000 hrs Local Time Freq: 443.400+ {(W9EBN) (Reflector 24b)} Grant County ARC Nets From the President Well another month has gone by. We're still testing, we have 2 this month, and it looks like things are getting better with the pandemic so we're hoping we get more individuals to test. We'll have the meetings at the 9 th Street Cafe in Marion, Indiana. Hope you can make it. I'd like to see more members come to the meetings now that we're having it at the 9 th Street Cafe and Marion is a lot easier to get to. It's accountable and we're looking forward to having more meetings there. As always we need your input to help with the club so if you have any ideas on how to help the club grow please let me know. Thank you very muck. From your Club President Mitch Miller - W9DDX
Transcript of OFF THE AIR
OFF THE AIROFF THE AIRPlease visit us online at www.GrantARC.com
“Off The Air” is the official publication of theGrant County Amateur Radio Club
2021 OfficersPresident – Mitch Miller - W9DDX [email protected] Vice President – Kevin Hicks - KC9MWQ [email protected] – L. B. Nickerson – K9NQW [email protected] – Bob McFarland - KC0KIR [email protected] Trustee – Kevin McNeely – KB9CRA [email protected] Editor – L. B. Nickerson – K9NQW [email protected]
http;//www.grantarc.org Member – Indiana Radio Club Council
The GCARC is an ARRL affiliated club
ARRL Indiana Section Staff:
Section Manager: Jimmy Merry – KC9PRXSection Emergency Coordinator: James Moehring - KB9WWMState Government Liason – Dave Spoelstra - N9KTOfficial Observer Coordinator:OpenSection Traffic Manager: Brian Jenks – W9BGJPublic Information Coordinator – Barry Palencer – KC9WMSSection Youth Coordinator – Andrew Murrey – N9AWMTechnical Coordinator – Thomas Busch – WB8WORAffiliated Club Coordinator – Jimmy Merry – KC9RPX
http:www.inarrl.org Section Jobs Description http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/org/
The American Radio Relay League225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111 or phone (860)594-0200 or fax (860)594-0303
What: 2 Meter Net When: Every Sunday EveningTime: 2030 hrs Local TimeFreq: 146.790- (PL 141.3)Alternate Freq. 147.195+ (PL 141.3)
What: DMR Net – Indiana Crossroads NetWhen: Every Monday NightTime: 2000 hrs Local TimeFreq: 442.750+ (Color Code 1)
What: Dstar Net – Indiana Statewide Dstar NetWhen: Every Thursday EveningTime: 2000 hrs Local TimeFreq: 443.400+ {(W9EBN) (Reflector 24b)}
Grant County ARC Nets
From the President Well another month has gone by.
We're still testing, we have 2 this month, and it looks like thingsare getting better with the pandemic so we're hoping we get more individuals to test.
We'll have the meetings at the 9th Street Cafe in Marion, Indiana. Hope you can make it. I'd like to see more members come to the meetings now that we're having it at the 9th Street Cafe andMarion is a lot easier to get to. It's accountable and we're looking forward to having more meetings there.
As always we need your input to help with the club so if you have any ideas on how to help the club grow please let me know.
Thank you very muck.
From your Club PresidentMitch Miller - W9DDX
NOTES FROM THE EDITORWell the year is already half over. Hopefully things are getting back to some what normal for
you and your family.
There are several hamfest going on during the month of July and August. Check out the dates and time of the hamfest on our hamfest pages of this letter.
We had a couple of Grant County Hams become Silent Keys for the months of May and June. James “Jim” Downing – N9FVZ became a Silent key in May. James Hawkins – W0BTO became a silent key in June. Our prayers go out to the family and friends of each of these Silent Keys. I have expanded the Silent Key page of the Grant County Amateur Rado Club's webpage. It now shows a picture of the Silent Key with Callsign and Date of Birth (Month and Year) and Date of Death (Month and Year). If anyone has pictures of the following hams that would be great. The following hams are ones that we do not have pictures for.
Arnold E. Click – KS9E James “Brad” Banter – WA9MJSJames Allman Jr. - WD9EOI Tom Wendt – W9MREDoug Elzey – KA9VIT Marvin A. Calvert – N9HQU
Hervert S. Morgan – W9GBH (Need Picture only)Watler Wallace (Need callsign if anyone knows it)
Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate information for the six Silent Keys listed above. If you have an obituary or picture or date of birth and date of death, please email that information to:
L.B. Nickerson at [email protected] - or - Vicki Rudicel at [email protected]
I want to thank the following members of the Grant County Amateur Radio Club that haveContributed to compiling this list: Kevin McNeely – KB9CRA, Jeff Banter – KC9CQZ, Ed Brown - N9GTL and a special thanks to Vicki Rudicel – KB9OME who put a lot of work into the page.
The last thing I want to talk about is the monthly Siren Test. The club has been working withThe County EMA Office on the monthly Siren Test. We have done 3 of these test so far. We will Continue to work with the EMA Office on these Siren Test. These test take place on the 2nd SaturdayOf each month. We have 8 sirens that we cover in Marion. The volunteers watch these sirens toMake sure that they sound and rotate. This is part of the Local RACES program. If you areInterested in joining RACES please get in contact with L.B. Nickerson at [email protected] or EdBrown at [email protected] for an application.
Everyone have a great summer and continue to ham it up.
L. B. Nickerson – K9NQWEditor
07/10/2021 07/12/2021Sponsor: Wells County Radio Club Sponsor: Whitley County ARC, Inc.Time: 09:00 AM (Walk-ins Allowed) Time: 08:00 PM (No Walk-ins Allowed)Contact: Rick Allen Velasquez Contact: Roger L. McEntafer(765) 348-9322 (260) 503-9008Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: ARRL/VEC VEC: W5YI VECLocation: Annex Building Location: On Line223 West Washington Street 717 E 400 N Bluffton, IN 46714-1996 Columbia City, IN 46725-8612
Register or Call Ahead
07/17/2021 07/20/2021Sponsor: Central Indiana ARA Sponsor: Anderson Repeater ClubTime: 10:30 PM (No Walk-ins/Call Ahead) Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins Allowed)Contact: Joe March Contact: Stephen M. Riley(317) 224-9433 (465) 425-4627Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: ARRL/VEC VEC: ARRL/VECLocation: Hamilton Cnty Emergency Ops Cen Location: Madison County EOCSheriff's Campus Training Room 200 Delaware Street18100 Cumberland Road Anderson, IN 46016-2238Noblesville, IN 46060-1624
07/26/2021 07/26/2021Sponsor: Marshall County ARC Sponsor: Whitely County ARCTime: 8:00 AM (Walk-ins Allowed) Time: 8:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Call Ahead)Contact: Richard J. Basham Contact: roger L. McEntarfer(574) 216-6080 (260) 503-9008 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: W5YI VEC VEC: W5YI VECLocation: Cornerstone Church of Argos Location: On line11525 State Road 10 717 E 400 NArgos, IN 46801-9519 Columbia City, IN 46725-8612
07/27/2021 07/31/2021Sponsor: Grant County ARC Sponsor: Whitley County ARCTime: 05:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins Allowed) Or Call Ahead) Contact: Roger L. McEntarfer Contact: Mitch Miller (260) 503-9008 (765) 661-5893 Email: [email protected]: [email protected] VEC: W5YI VECVEC: ARRL/VEC Location: Peabody LibraryLocation: 9th Street Cafe 1160 East State Road 2051802 W 9th Street Lower Level Community rooms A & BMarion, IN 46953 Columbia City, IN 46725-3212
08/09/2021 08/17/2021Sponsor: Whitley County ARC Sponsor: Anderson Repeater ClubTime: 8:00 PM (No Walk-ins Allowed) Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins Allowed)Contact: Roger L. McEntarfer Contact: Stephen M. Riley(260) 503-9008 (765) 425-4627Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: W5YI VEC VEC: ARRL/VECLocation: On Line Location: Madison County EOC717 E 400 N 200 Delaware StreetColumbia City, IN 46725-8612 Anderson, IN 46016-2238Register or Call Ahead
08/23/2021 08/23/2021Sponsor: Marshall County ARC Sponsor: Whitley County ARCTime: 8:00 PM (Walk-ins Allowed) Time: 8:00 PM (No Walk-ins Allowed)Contact: Richard J. Basham Contact: Roger L. McEntarfer(574) 216-6080 (260) 503-9008Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: W5YI VEC VEC: W5YI VECLocation: Cornerstone Church of Argos Location: On Line11525 State Road 10 717 E 400 NArgos, IN 46501-9519 Columbia City, IN 46725-8612
Register or Call Ahead
08/24/2021Sponsor: Grant County ARCTime: 05:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register
Or Call Ahead)Contact: Mitch Miller(765) 661-5893Email: [email protected]: ARRL/VECLocation: 9th Street Cafe1802 W 9th StreetMarion, IN 46953
Auburn (Indiana) Hamfest Van Wert Hamfest Start Date: 07/10/2021 Start Date: 07/18/2021End Date: 07/10/2021 End Date: 07/18/2021Location: Auburn Cord Duesenbery Museum Location: Van Wert 1600 S. Wayne Street County FairgroundsAuburn, IN 46706 1055 S. Washington StreetWebsite: http://w9ou.org Van Wert, OH 45891Sponsor: Northeastern Indiana Amateur Website: http://W8FY.ORG
Radio Association Sponsor: Van Wert ARCType: ARRL Hamfest Type: ARRL HamfestTalk-in: 147.015+ No Tone Talk-in: 146.250 / .850Public Contact: John Chalmers, W9GOO Public Contact: PO Box 145, Auburn, IN 46706 Steve Kouts, WA8WKFPhone: 260-927-5746 PO Box 347, Van Wert, OH 45891Email: [email protected] Phone: 419-771-8152
Email: [email protected]
Indianapolis Hamfest, ARRL Indiana State Convention
Start Date: 07/09/2021 End Date: 07/10/2021 Location: Marion County Fair Grounds7300 E. Troy Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46201Website: http://indyhamfest.com Sponsor: Indianapolis Amateur Radio Assc., Inc.Type: ARRL ConventionTalk-in: 146.16 / 146.76 (No Tone required)Public Contact: Bill Akin, K9YDOP.O. Box 1672, Noblesville, IN 46061Phone: 317-778-0603Email: [email protected]
St. Joseph County Michigan East Central Indiana Hamfest Amateur Radio Club Start Date: 07/31/2021
Start Date: 07/25/2021 End Date: 07/31/2021End Date: 07/25/2021 Location: Randolph Cnty FairgroundsLocation: Nottawa Township Library 1885 S US HWY 27685 East Main Street Winchester, IN 47694Centerville, MI 49032 Website: OUTDOOR EVENT: PLEASE CALL/EMAIL https://sites.google.com/view/ecindianahamfestTO CONFIRM: LIMITED VENDOR SPACE Sponsor: Randolph County ARCSponsor: St. Joeseph County Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL HamfestType: ARRL Hamfest Talk-in: 147.3300 (PL 110.9)Talk-in: 145.310- (PL 123) Public Contact: Mike Daniels, KD9LEY Public Contact: John Feleyn, KC8AAF 1035 W River Road, Ridgeville, IN 4738065793 Burr Oak Rd, Burr Oak, MI 49030 Phone: 765-383-0011Phone: 269-353-7673 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Elkhart East Hamfest Hendricks Cnty Tailgate Fest Start Date: 08/07/2021 Start Date: 08/14/2021End Date: 08/07/2021 End Date: 08/14/2021Location: Northern Indiana Event Center Location: Avon United Methodist21565 Executive Parkway ChurchElkhart, IN 46514 6850 E. Highway 36Website: http://elkharteasthamfest.com Avon, IN 46123Sponsor: Northern Indiana K9DEW Repeaters Sponsor: Ham Emergency RadioType: ARRL Hamfest OperationsTalk-in: 147.430- (PL 141.3) Type: ARRL HamfestPublic Contact: Dewey Thrash, K9DEW Talk-in: 147.015 MHz (PL 88.5)53464 Baywater Place Public Contact: Kenneth Kayler,Bristol, IN 46507 KC9SQDPhone: 574-370-2436 3090 Clover DriveEmail: [email protected] Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: 317-874-7068Email: [email protected]
North Central Indiana Hamfest Start Date: 08/28/2021End Date: 08/28/2021Location: Miami County 4H Fairgrounds1029 W. 200 NorthPeru, IN 46970Website: http://www.nci-hamfest.netSponsor: Cass County, Grant County,Kokomo, and Miami County AmateurRadio ClubsType: ARRL HamfestTalk-in: 147.345+ (PL 131.8)Public Contact: Bill McAlpin, WD9GIU1118 Rosewood Drive, Peru 46970Phone: 765-244-0511Email: [email protected]
A Thank You Note
Date Name of Special Event Webpage07/03/21 Colonial Williamsburg Special Event www.k4rc.net
07/04/21 Independance Day Celebration at Fort Missoula https://www.w7px.org
07/09 to South Carolina Peach Festival 44th Anniversary07/11/21 [email protected]
07/10 to 40th Anniversary O.M.I.S.S. Traffic & Awards Net https://www.omiss.net/Facelift07/11/21
07/10/21 Charleston Amateur Radio Society (CARS) 50th Anniversary https://www.wa4usn.org
07/10/21 USS Midway Museum Ship Special Event: Independence Day www.qrz.com/db/ni6iw
07/10/21 96th Anniversary of the Dedication of theBladensburg Maryland Peace Cross https://www.qrz.com/db/n3tal
07/11/21 Blandenburg World War I Memorial https://www/qrz.com/db/n3tal
07/11 to Red Skelton Museum of Comedy Festival 202107/18/21 https://www.facebook.com/groups/368704358206875
07/16/21 Memorializing the First Chairman of the FCC [email protected]
07/17 to Hardrock 100 Endurance Run https://www.hardrock100.com 07/19/21
07/18/21 John Glenn's 100th Birthday Celebration -John Glenn Museum www.cambridgeareamakers.org
07/19 to Public Safety Cadet National conference www.sort-team.org07/22/21
07/19 to Warrick County 4H Fair warrickaresraces.org07/24/21
07/24/21 Ohio Salt Fork State Park 61st Anniversary www.w8vp.org
07/24/21 Pirates Parlay See www.arrl.org/special_events/
Special Event StationsSpecial Event Stations
More info on these Special Events Stations go to: http://www.arrl.org/special_events/
Special Event StationsSpecial Event Stations
Date Name of Special Event Webpage07/31/21 to 66th Season at Penn Can Speedway08/01/21 www.w2ow.org
08/01 to San Max Special Event08/31/21 www.qrz.com/db/4a2max
08/04/21 US Coast Guard 231st Birthday www.qrz.com/db/k1cg
08/06 to Pluto – Countdown to the 100th Anniversary08/08/21 of the Discovery of Pluto nadax.com
08/06 to Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement 08/08/21 Festival www.w8al.org
08/07/21 Johnsonville Brat Days (Sheboygan, WI) w9vcl.com
08/07 to Missouri Bicentennial 1821 – 2021, 08/15/21 First State Capitol https://wb0hsi.org
08/07/21 Montrose Sesquicentennial www.nationaltrailarc.org
08/07 to Stannard Rock Lighthouse Activation08/08/21 n8ppq.net/stannardrock
08/08 to Jackson County Fair08/14/21 www.w8jxn.org
08/08 to Steel City ARC - 80th Year Anniversary08/15/21 w3kwh.com/steel-city-arc-80th-year
08/09 to American Association for Nude Recreation08/14/21 National Convention nu5de.org
08/09 to The Brickyard 400 – Race Three08/15/21 w9ims.org
08/10/ to Navajo Code Talkers08/14/21 [email protected]
08/12 to Celebrating the return of the 202108/21/21 Illinois State Fair www.qrz.com/db/k9y
More info on these Special Events Stations go to: http://www.arrl.org/special_events/
Special Event StationsSpecial Event Stations
Date Name of Special Event Webpage 08/13 to Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor08/27/21 w4ibm.club.joomla30/index.php/club-activities/18-special-event-lamarr-inventor
08/14/21 Irishfest La Crosse Special Event rarc.qth.com
08/19 to D-Day Ohio D-Day Reenactment and WWII Living History Special Event Station w8d.us
08/21 to Discover Amelia County – Finally!08/22/21 www.qrz.com/db/wb2dhy
08/21 to First RR Train Dispatch by Telegraph 185108/22/21 www.ocarcny.org
08/21 to ILLW08/22/21
08/27 to Amateur Radio Software Awards09/05/21 arsaward.com
08/28 to 65th Annual Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Festival09/08/21 www.w9ou.org
08/28 to Buhl Day Celebration09/07/21 www.w3lif.org
08/28 to Tri-States Portable Special Event: ND, MN08/29/21 & SD (White Rock, SD) www.radioham.org
ARRL Contest Dates
Month Contest Name: Dates:July
IARU HF World Championship 07/10-11
August222 MHz and up Distance Contest 08/7-810 GHz & Up – Round 1 08/21-22Rookie Roundup (RTTY) 08/15
July 2021 Grant County Amateur Radio Club
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Indiana D-Star Weekly Net 8 PM Net Conrtol K9NQW
Blackford's Cnty Amateur Radio Club Breakfast 8:30 am
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2 meter weekly net 8:30 PM Net Control KB9RAX
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Siren Test 12 PM Monthly Breakfast Meeting 8:30AM
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Richards, Hartford City
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2 meter weekly net 8:30 PM Net Control W9DDX
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Indiana D-Star Weekly Net 8 PM Net Conrtol K9NQW
Siren Test 12 PM Monthly Breakfast Meeting 8:30AM
Kammy's Kafe
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2 meter weekly net 8:30 PM Net Control KC9QCJ
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Ham Radio Trader
This is a new section of the newsletter. Items on this page arefor sale by hams. The following rules will apply for items to be listed on this page.1. All items must be Amateur Radio related
Examples: Ham radio gear and computer items.2. Ads must be submitted by the following deadlines.
For the July/August Newsletter – June 15th
For the September/October Newsletter – August 15th
For the November/December Newsletter – October 15th
Ads must have the following information. Item description, picture of item in jpg form, selling price, and email of seller.
You can send your ad to [email protected]
For Sale
Icom IC-2720H TranscieverIcom IC-2720H VHF/UHFTransciever: VHF-144-148 MHz
UHF-440-450 MHzReceiver Frequency Coverage:Left side: 118-550 Mhz, Right side: 118-174, 375-850, 910-999.99 MHZ(less Cellular)Mode: FM, AM Memory Channels: 212Output Power: VHF: 50W, 15W, 5W
UHF: 35W, 15W, 5WPower output is selectablePower Supply Requirement: 13.8V DCAsking: $220.00Contact: Nick at [email protected]
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