F E E D - P O I N T
The Official Newsletter of the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association
| January, 2008 | Vol. 18 No.1 |
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Here we are in a new year, 2008, the 18th year of Feed-Point. Hope it is a good year for everyone. This is one of those winters when nice snow is getting ruined by rain. The base is very solid now, meaning slow spring melt. On December 21st I went to see WB1FTK and KA1SJV. I noticed the huge, long piles of snow along the west side of Flat Mountain Rd, and even saw one being built. Spectacular drift breaks and I didn't have my camera. WB1FTK said he would take a photo for me. It is a wonderful photo and I sent it around the world to hams who don't have snow. They were impressed. I will try to insert the photo into Feed-Point so you can see WB1FTK's work. Thanks, Don. |
No one made any comment about Bill Cobb's plan to repair the Rocky Mountain tower building this summer. I asked for feedback and got none. If we want this done for us, we must respond to him. Please reread his e-mail in the December Feed-Point and send me your ideas. Gale Flagg 108 Franklin School Rd Fort Kent, Maine 04743 Phone: 207-834-6670 E-mail: galeflagg@sjv.net Next Meeting: Tues. Feb 12, UMFK, 6:00 PM Nadeau Hall Conf Room |
| Schedule of Coming Events | ||||||
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| Date | Event | Place | Contact | Sponsor | Time | Freq |
| SUN | Net | NB | VE1PIN | IRG | 2000 | 145.130 |
| MON | Net | Fort Kent | N1FG | SJVARA | 1900 | 146.64 |
| MON | Net | Presque Isle | WA1YNZ | AARA | 2000 | 146.73 |
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Start Time: 18:05 Members and guests present: N1FG; W1TCP; N1EVO; KB1OWW; KB1PMR; KB1PMS; WB1FTK; KA1SJV. Secretary’s Minutes: No December Meeting, so no minutes to approve. Treasurer's Report:N1FRX
Old Business: 1. Rocky Mt.: 12.40 at 10:29 Hrs January 8th. N1FG mentioned it’s on the low side due to lack of sunshine. 2. 146.640 Repeater: 12.04 volts at 10:30 Hrs January. N1FG said this one is also on the low side due to lack of sunshine. She suggested those using the repeater locally to go to simplex for long QSO’s. 3. Other: NONE |
New Business: 1. Thank you to Pat and Heman Adams for $300 donation: N1FG brought a Thank You card which was passed around and those present signed. 2.Can-Am Races March 1-4 2008: N1FG mentioned that all check points are covered. N1EVO suggested that the charger for 146.640 be plugged in before the races. N1EVO and KB1OWW volunteered to go Saturday to check out the antenna at the Ft Kent Ski Lodge. N1EVO volunteered for the night shift at Central, and W1TCP said he is available wherever needed. 3.February Meeting Program?: N1FG asked those present for suggestions. No suggestions. With no suggestions, N1FG suggested the group could start assembling a QRP Rig she ordered from ARRL. This will be the next meeting program. 3. Other: None. Program: The planned program was not available. The group then discussed various HF contacts they’ve made; playing with grayline propogation; various Nets contacted; Echolink; and Eham.com. There was much discussion among the group. N1FG mentioned that her Diamond Club donation this year allowed a brick in the ARRL's terrace, which she asked to be incribed "In Memory of W1TCF-SK". The replica has arrived and will be given to his family. Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 8, 6:00 PM, UMFK Nadeau Hall Alumni Conf Room Adjourned: 19:15 Submitted by KA1SJV |
| Happy Birthday | |
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| Elimination of CW Requirement The ARRL VEC notes that dropping CW for licensing caused almost a doubling of tests, with the highest increase in upgrading. They say all of the VEs, collectively and individually, should be proud of how we coped with the great increase. |
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| Photo taken by WB1FTK on Flat Mountain Road. Piles about 15' in height. |
Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel tower, 16" X 16". Includes mounting hardware. Best Offer. N1FRX. Force 12 EF-510, 5 ele 10m Beam w/balun New in the box, never installed Retails at $470/$480 ... asking $350 Call Don, WB1FTK, at 543-6033 | Collected by Richard Lederer |
F E E D - P O I N T January, 2008
Published by the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association
| and distributed free to members and friends of Amateur Radio.
| President: Gale Flagg N1FG
| Vice President: Gil Daigle, N1JHD
| Secretary: Sandra Daigle, N1QMC
| Treasurer: Charles Zafonte, N1FRX
| Public Information: Charles Ames, N7GLR
| Technical Advisor: Carl Pelletier, N1EVO
| Editor/Publisher/Printer
| Gale Flagg - N1FG / Stan Flagg 834-6670
| Associate Editor/Web Edition
| Charles Ames N7GLR
| Membership Information (Annual Dues):
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| Associate Membership $ 6
| Articles may be submitted by anyone with a good idea, and may be re-printed
| only in their entirety and with credit going to this newsletter.
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FEED-POINT
108 FRANKLIN SCHOOL RD
FORT KENT ME 04743