Saturday, March 06, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
what's new.....
Contesting
I had planned on being at K1TTT's station for this week-end's running of the ARRL DX Phone contest, but instead I am here at the home front getting some work done.
Family
Had a recent scare with a visit to the local emergency room with my wife
when I say scary, I mean it. Zo had a very bad alleric reaction to a new drug she was subscribed. I am glad I called 911 fast, as soon as we knew she was having a reaction (just the itching and rash had begun) by the time they got here she was in dire straits, heart trouble, bearly comontose. An IV and 20mg of benadryl and she was stable, but not out of the woods yet.
I am very thankful she is doing fine now.
We now have an epi pen that we keep close by.
Those that know me and anyone that has been to my station knows how much support I get from my wife in everything I do
She is truely the wind beneath my wings.
Accolades
To me the greatest reward ever is to be recognized by one's peers
at a recent luncheon someone mentioned that they saw kg5vk
in a listing of recent nominee's for membership in the A-1 Operators club
I swear my jaw must have dropped when I heard this
just a nomination to this elite group means a great amount to me
While there is yet no certificate and the nomination may never be seconded I wanted to say Thank You !!!
New computer
I hate breaking in a new CPU or more to the point new software oo even more poignant Operating System
Windows XP Pro was good and stable and it worked with just about everything we hams use, without jumping thru hoops to get things to talk to each other.
Well I am breaking in a new windows 7 machine, life is challenging at times !
Dayton 2010
Randy K5SL and I will be flying to Dayton this year by way of a side trip to the Wright Pat AFB Muesum
this should be a load of fun
I have not been to Dayton since the 80's when Zo and I lived in Indiana
We have dinner reservations at the Contest Dinner Banquet and may also attend the DX Dinner.
I look forward to seeing some old friends and making lots of new ones during the hospitality suite visits
The Big Contest is this week-end
My best effort in any contest without a doubt has to be First Place Europe in the 1981 running of the ARRL DX Phone contest
My self and a few friends, did a MM from N2BVJ/LX and the Luxembourg club
station LX0RL
This was my first ever Wooden Plaque award, thanks to the members of the Grosse Point Farms DX Association for their sponsorship of that really nice plaque !
I am ready to play big time in this contest again
although not from K1TT's super station in Peru, MA
maybe at Pat's station W5WMU in Southern Louisiana
Anyone want to join me ???
If no one wants to do the road trip I might just settle in here at KG5VK for this one. Please let me know asap if your wanting to play in M/S or even M/M
either here at KG5VK or at Pat's station
SARA
The Shreveport Amateur Radio Association
continues to grow, meetings are more and more entertaining
the comraderie is awesome
If you missed the last one you missed a good meeting
Next meeting is the 11th of this month (March)
ARRL FD
just a few months away, ARRL FD
yes I am the chairman this year, but I have several key helpers
Randy K5SL in the cw trailer, Marsh KA5M in the Phone trailer, Mark K5JMR has his own digital trailer (which is roomy and well airconditioned, as are all our trailers)
There will be several UHF and VHF stations and even 6 meters
We will have a Saturday Hot dog outing at Mark's K5JMR the week-end before FD
and of course the first meeting in June will be used soley for FD discussions
Our Goals are....
Be Safe
Have Fun
Present some very good scores to the ARRL and our section manager
Recruit new Ham's and Ham's to the contesting sport
The ARRL Rookie Contest
Speaking of recruiting Ham's to contesting
My doors are open and the rookie contest is a great time to train new ops into contesting
I hope to get at least one new contesters out of this year's Rookie Phone Contest
April 16, if your interested contact me ASAP
So far John K5ESY is the only one eligible that has expressed intrests
Come on guys and gals don't be shy, this will be fun - I promise !!!!
73
Steve
KG5VK
I had planned on being at K1TTT's station for this week-end's running of the ARRL DX Phone contest, but instead I am here at the home front getting some work done.
Family
Had a recent scare with a visit to the local emergency room with my wife
when I say scary, I mean it. Zo had a very bad alleric reaction to a new drug she was subscribed. I am glad I called 911 fast, as soon as we knew she was having a reaction (just the itching and rash had begun) by the time they got here she was in dire straits, heart trouble, bearly comontose. An IV and 20mg of benadryl and she was stable, but not out of the woods yet.
I am very thankful she is doing fine now.
We now have an epi pen that we keep close by.
Those that know me and anyone that has been to my station knows how much support I get from my wife in everything I do
She is truely the wind beneath my wings.
Accolades
To me the greatest reward ever is to be recognized by one's peers
at a recent luncheon someone mentioned that they saw kg5vk
in a listing of recent nominee's for membership in the A-1 Operators club
I swear my jaw must have dropped when I heard this
just a nomination to this elite group means a great amount to me
While there is yet no certificate and the nomination may never be seconded I wanted to say Thank You !!!
New computer
I hate breaking in a new CPU or more to the point new software oo even more poignant Operating System
Windows XP Pro was good and stable and it worked with just about everything we hams use, without jumping thru hoops to get things to talk to each other.
Well I am breaking in a new windows 7 machine, life is challenging at times !
Dayton 2010
Randy K5SL and I will be flying to Dayton this year by way of a side trip to the Wright Pat AFB Muesum
this should be a load of fun
I have not been to Dayton since the 80's when Zo and I lived in Indiana
We have dinner reservations at the Contest Dinner Banquet and may also attend the DX Dinner.
I look forward to seeing some old friends and making lots of new ones during the hospitality suite visits
The Big Contest is this week-end
My best effort in any contest without a doubt has to be First Place Europe in the 1981 running of the ARRL DX Phone contest
My self and a few friends, did a MM from N2BVJ/LX and the Luxembourg club
station LX0RL
This was my first ever Wooden Plaque award, thanks to the members of the Grosse Point Farms DX Association for their sponsorship of that really nice plaque !
I am ready to play big time in this contest again
although not from K1TT's super station in Peru, MA
maybe at Pat's station W5WMU in Southern Louisiana
Anyone want to join me ???
If no one wants to do the road trip I might just settle in here at KG5VK for this one. Please let me know asap if your wanting to play in M/S or even M/M
either here at KG5VK or at Pat's station
SARA
The Shreveport Amateur Radio Association
continues to grow, meetings are more and more entertaining
the comraderie is awesome
If you missed the last one you missed a good meeting
Next meeting is the 11th of this month (March)
ARRL FD
just a few months away, ARRL FD
yes I am the chairman this year, but I have several key helpers
Randy K5SL in the cw trailer, Marsh KA5M in the Phone trailer, Mark K5JMR has his own digital trailer (which is roomy and well airconditioned, as are all our trailers)
There will be several UHF and VHF stations and even 6 meters
We will have a Saturday Hot dog outing at Mark's K5JMR the week-end before FD
and of course the first meeting in June will be used soley for FD discussions
Our Goals are....
Be Safe
Have Fun
Present some very good scores to the ARRL and our section manager
Recruit new Ham's and Ham's to the contesting sport
The ARRL Rookie Contest
Speaking of recruiting Ham's to contesting
My doors are open and the rookie contest is a great time to train new ops into contesting
I hope to get at least one new contesters out of this year's Rookie Phone Contest
April 16, if your interested contact me ASAP
So far John K5ESY is the only one eligible that has expressed intrests
Come on guys and gals don't be shy, this will be fun - I promise !!!!
73
Steve
KG5VK
The A-1 Operators Web page
Web page
I know I have heard of this before but it is one of those things you figure you may never see your callsign asociated with
what a great honor, to be recognized by our peers !
73
Steve
I know I have heard of this before but it is one of those things you figure you may never see your callsign asociated with
what a great honor, to be recognized by our peers !
73
Steve
Thursday, February 25, 2010
It's not really DX unless it's worked on the air....
I agree it is not really a DX contact unless it's worked thru the air wave from one end of the QSO to the other, in other no links or repeaters
But today with many Ham's stuck in no antenna zoning, or just no antenna resources
D-Star and even Echo link allow them to enjoy our hobby
While no D-Star or Echo link contact will ever get a QSL card from me
many still enjoy it and I do use the mode occasionally
Fact is there are so many aspects of enjoying Ham Radio we often find the local 2 meter repeaters with little or no activity, esp compared to the level of activity we saw in the 70's and 80's
All that said here is some D-Star info........
http://www.dstarinfo.com/Newsletter/D-STAR%20Info%20Vol%201%20Issue%204%20(1.0).pdf
73
Steve
But today with many Ham's stuck in no antenna zoning, or just no antenna resources
D-Star and even Echo link allow them to enjoy our hobby
While no D-Star or Echo link contact will ever get a QSL card from me
many still enjoy it and I do use the mode occasionally
Fact is there are so many aspects of enjoying Ham Radio we often find the local 2 meter repeaters with little or no activity, esp compared to the level of activity we saw in the 70's and 80's
All that said here is some D-Star info........
http://www.dstarinfo.com/Newsletter/D-STAR%20Info%20Vol%201%20Issue%204%20(1.0).pdf
73
Steve
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
from radio-sport.net - Your home for ham radio contest news
radio-sport.net - Your home for ham radio contest news: "North American QSO Party SSB
1800z January 16 - 0600z January 17; more on the rules at the NCJ web site.
CQ 160 CW Contest
2200z January 29 - 2200z January 31; more on the rules at the NCJ web site.
For much more comprehensive schedule information, check the contest calendars maintained by the ARRL or WA7BNM"
1800z January 16 - 0600z January 17; more on the rules at the NCJ web site.
CQ 160 CW Contest
2200z January 29 - 2200z January 31; more on the rules at the NCJ web site.
For much more comprehensive schedule information, check the contest calendars maintained by the ARRL or WA7BNM"
Monday, December 28, 2009
RTTY Round up
ARRL RTTY Roundup Contest
1800z January 2 - 2400z January 3; more on the rules at the ARRL web site
last year this contest grew in popularity by almost 25% more entries according to Radio-Sport.net
I am not surprised it is a fun contest !
cheers !
Steve
1800z January 2 - 2400z January 3; more on the rules at the ARRL web site
last year this contest grew in popularity by almost 25% more entries according to Radio-Sport.net
I am not surprised it is a fun contest !
cheers !
Steve
Friday, December 18, 2009
KB9MWR Speaks on “ARES/RACES is a Waste”
KB9MWR Speaks on “ARES/RACES is a Waste”: "Steve KB9MWR makes some very valid observations on the ARES/RACES situation:
Everyone’s opinion on ARES/RACES will differ, but Steve KB9MWR has captured many of the issues with ARES/RACES and “Paraprofessional Emcomm” accurately in his presentation.
His points are 100% a fit with why I have been advocating the self-preparation plan Freecom as a replacement for Emcomm.
73
Steve
K9ZW
[...]
"
Everyone’s opinion on ARES/RACES will differ, but Steve KB9MWR has captured many of the issues with ARES/RACES and “Paraprofessional Emcomm” accurately in his presentation.
His points are 100% a fit with why I have been advocating the self-preparation plan Freecom as a replacement for Emcomm.
73
Steve
K9ZW
[...]
"
Sunday, December 13, 2009
DXpedition of The Year 2009
Vote for the DXpedition of the year at:
http://dx-hamspirit.com/dxpedition-of-the-year-2009/
73,
Marsh, KA5M
http://dx-hamspirit.com/dxpedition-of-the-year-2009/
73,
Marsh, KA5M
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
ARRL SS Phone at KG5VK 2009
Just a quick summary
I will post more facts, images and stats later
A Clean sweep was attained at 1020 local Sunday
by working KP4 on 15 meters
Here is the Contest Summary sheet...........
SSSSB Score Summary Sheet
Start Date : 2009-11-21
CallSign Used : KG5VK
Operator(s) : KG5VK, KG5U, KA5M, N5VU, K5SL, N5FH, N5SH
Operator Category : MULTI-ONE
Band : ALL
Power : HIGH
Mode : SSB
Default Exchange : M 72 LA
Gridsquare : EM32
Name : Steven L Smith
Address : 138 Amy Lane
City/State/Zip : Benton LAT 71006
Country : USA
ARRL Section : LA
Club/Team : Louisiana Contest Club
Software : N1MM Logger V9.10.3
Band QSOs Pts Sec
3.5 142 284 7
7 501 1002 22
14 792 1584 50
21 1 2 1
Total 1436 2872 80
Score : 229,760
With Hindsight, we should have spent an hour or so on 15 meters
I need to operate less and manage the station more.
Steve
KG5VK
I will post more facts, images and stats later
A Clean sweep was attained at 1020 local Sunday
by working KP4 on 15 meters
Here is the Contest Summary sheet...........
SSSSB Score Summary Sheet
Start Date : 2009-11-21
CallSign Used : KG5VK
Operator(s) : KG5VK, KG5U, KA5M, N5VU, K5SL, N5FH, N5SH
Operator Category : MULTI-ONE
Band : ALL
Power : HIGH
Mode : SSB
Default Exchange : M 72 LA
Gridsquare : EM32
Name : Steven L Smith
Address : 138 Amy Lane
City/State/Zip : Benton LAT 71006
Country : USA
ARRL Section : LA
Club/Team : Louisiana Contest Club
Software : N1MM Logger V9.10.3
Band QSOs Pts Sec
3.5 142 284 7
7 501 1002 22
14 792 1584 50
21 1 2 1
Total 1436 2872 80
Score : 229,760
With Hindsight, we should have spent an hour or so on 15 meters
I need to operate less and manage the station more.
Steve
KG5VK
Monday, October 26, 2009
College Special Event
Hello,
To celebrate our college turning 98 years old this month, our student
amateur radio club N9GTC is running a Special Events station. The bulk
of the club is made up of non-hams working on their technician license.
(Most of the licensed club members graduated this past May.) As the
club adviser, I will be present during the Special Event operating time
so that all of the club members can get on the air. This is our
opportunity as a contesting community to show a group of technician
class (and soon to be technician class) operators what great fun
amateur radio is.
Our operating plans are;
Thursday, Oct 29, 1400Z-1800Z, SSB, 21.275 14.275 7.275.
Friday, Oct 30, 1400Z-1800Z, CW, 21.080 14.080 7.080.
They asked if we could do cw as well. I plan to load the exchanges in
the keyer and "translate" for them. Imagine that, some of them are
interested in cw...
If you have some time, please stop by the freq. and say hello to our
students. Imagine if you were a non-ham working on your license what an
experience like this could do to boost your enthusiasm. Some of the
college's administration will be stopping by to participate in the event
as well as they are big supporters of the club.
I hope you can stop by the frequency and say "hello". We will send out
a beautiful color certificate to all those that make it into the log.
Pat WW9R
N9GTC ARC Adviser
Gateway Technical College, CATI Campus
2320 Renaissance Blvd.
Sturtevant, WI 53177
To celebrate our college turning 98 years old this month, our student
amateur radio club N9GTC is running a Special Events station. The bulk
of the club is made up of non-hams working on their technician license.
(Most of the licensed club members graduated this past May.) As the
club adviser, I will be present during the Special Event operating time
so that all of the club members can get on the air. This is our
opportunity as a contesting community to show a group of technician
class (and soon to be technician class) operators what great fun
amateur radio is.
Our operating plans are;
Thursday, Oct 29, 1400Z-1800Z, SSB, 21.275 14.275 7.275.
Friday, Oct 30, 1400Z-1800Z, CW, 21.080 14.080 7.080.
They asked if we could do cw as well. I plan to load the exchanges in
the keyer and "translate" for them. Imagine that, some of them are
interested in cw...
If you have some time, please stop by the freq. and say hello to our
students. Imagine if you were a non-ham working on your license what an
experience like this could do to boost your enthusiasm. Some of the
college's administration will be stopping by to participate in the event
as well as they are big supporters of the club.
I hope you can stop by the frequency and say "hello". We will send out
a beautiful color certificate to all those that make it into the log.
Pat WW9R
N9GTC ARC Adviser
Gateway Technical College, CATI Campus
2320 Renaissance Blvd.
Sturtevant, WI 53177
Sunday, October 11, 2009
MO2R, A Sweepstakes Perspective by KG5VK
Yesterday I gave a presentation to the Louisiana Contest Club
on Multi-Op Two Radio (MO2R)
I posted my presentation on my web server here
This is a Power Point File
Comments and feedback are welcome !
73
Steve
KG5VK
on Multi-Op Two Radio (MO2R)
I posted my presentation on my web server here
This is a Power Point File
Comments and feedback are welcome !
73
Steve
KG5VK
Friday, October 09, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
The National Weather Service will hold an Open House on Saturday, October 24
PRESS RELEASE October 1, 2009
National Weather Service, Shreveport, Louisiana ...
National Weather Service will hold an Open House open to the public...
The National Weather Service will hold an Open House on Saturday,
October 24, 2009 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, to allow all of our
customers, partners, and the general public to see our operations and
facilities.
National Weather Service, Shreveport, Louisiana ...
National Weather Service will hold an Open House open to the public...
The National Weather Service will hold an Open House on Saturday,
October 24, 2009 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, to allow all of our
customers, partners, and the general public to see our operations and
facilities.
The Mad River Contest Club
A group of guys in Ohio really have their stuff together
They also share a great Handbook they created on ARRL Sweepstakes
Here is the link
ARRL Phone SS is 21 November 2009
They also share a great Handbook they created on ARRL Sweepstakes
Here is the link
ARRL Phone SS is 21 November 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
This week-end Sept 19-20 Lots of activity
In addition to FT5GA Glorioso being on the air
the North American Sprint--Phone contest is this week-end
The Texas QSO Party
Woops !
The Texas QSO party is..........
The Texas QSO Party is SCHEDULED ANNUALLY ON THE LAST FULL WEEKEND (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) IN SEPTEMBER. Operating times for the 2009 contest will be from 1400Z on SATURDAY, September 26 to 0200Z on SUNDAY. September 27 and from 1400Z to 2000Z on SUNDAY, September 27. Stations may work the entire contest period. All logs must be submitted no later than October 31, 2009.
the North American Sprint--Phone contest is this week-end
The Texas QSO Party
Woops !
The Texas QSO party is..........
The Texas QSO Party is SCHEDULED ANNUALLY ON THE LAST FULL WEEKEND (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) IN SEPTEMBER. Operating times for the 2009 contest will be from 1400Z on SATURDAY, September 26 to 0200Z on SUNDAY. September 27 and from 1400Z to 2000Z on SUNDAY, September 27. Stations may work the entire contest period. All logs must be submitted no later than October 31, 2009.
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