NC4ML REPEATER. MOCARS Officers UPCOMING HAMFESTS. Hamfests need your support and attendance to survive! Moore County Amateur Radio Society

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1 NC4ML REPEATER Vol X No 2 February 2014 President MOCARS Officers Vice President Secretary PIO Treasurer ARES EC Charles Wackerman, W3CY w3cy@arrl.net J Hammond, N4BRD n4brd@arrl.net Jonathan Poverud kj4pzr@arrl.net James Johnson, KI4TAT ki4tat@arrl.net April Hammond, N4ALH n4alh@arrl.net Lionel Bryson, N4YYL n4yyl@arrl.net ARES AEC & Raymond Arnold, KG4CPM Skywarn AEC Repeater Trustee Ernie Bryant, KR4W & Past President UPCOMING HAMFESTS Mar. 7 Charlotte Hamfest Concord May 10 July 19 Moore County Amateur Radio Society Carthage, NC 10th Annual Rockingham County Swapfest Mid-Summer Swapfest Cary Reidsville If you know of any hamfest that should be listed and is not, please let me know so it can be included in the next edition. Hamfests need your support and attendance to survive! The President s Corner Many of you will probably remember Dave Sapko, W3GOE who left this area several years ago and moved to Illinois. While he lived here Dave was an active member of MOCARS and a VE. He called several nights ago to tell me that he will be visiting the area late this month. Although he plans to arrive on or about February 20 th (our meeting night) he unfortunately doesn t expect to arrive in time to attend the meeting. However, he did invite me for lunch and told me that he hopes to see other MOCARS members during his visit. A major item for discussion at the February meeting will be the invitation we have received to assist the organizers of a 100 mile run this coming fall in Uwharrie. They expect this run to be limited to fewer than 200 participants and they will have only three aid stations. Food will be available to runners and to hams that participate and they will present any hams that assist with a race shirt. The course for this race will be a twenty mile circuit and participants will be required to run the course five times. The negatives for us include the fact that at least some of the aid stations will be difficult to drive to, and that the race is scheduled for 36 hours. We will need to let the organizers know whether we can help as soon as possible. We will also be discussing the Winter Field Day and the Uwharrie Mountain Run at the February meeting. I am certain there will be pictures, comments and suggestions about these two events. On a more personal issue, I will be resuming my graduate study in May at UNCG. Continue on page 5

2 2 Call to order/pledge of Allegiance: Charles Wacker man (W3CY) called the meeting order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance Report Members: 25 of 28 dues paid members present (89%). A quorum was present. Guests: 3 Members W3CY Charles Wackerman WA4EIN Carl Williams KR4W Ernie Bryant KJ4DEM Ben Griffin N4YYL Lionel Bryson KG4CPM Raymond Arnold K4ABD Dean Stockwell KG4NEQ Belle Arnold N4BRD J Hammond KI4TAT Jim Johnson N4ALH April Hammond KA8BZB Tom Kimball K4ELC Richard Hammond WA4EIN Carl Williams K8JZR Chuck Oswalt KK4UCC Max Muse WU1W Bob Biamonte KJ4ZEK Mark Wehner AK4RY Severt Jacobson NI4KS Tim Nickens KW1B William Barrett - Cindy Wackerman KF4PQT Kevin Stewart Guests KK4LGR Adam Bowers Jared? WD1P John Eichorn, Richmond County ARC President Minutes of November 2013 Meeting - Published in January Newsletter, APPROVED by voice vote on motion from Chuck Oswalt (K8JZR) with second by Max Muse (KK4UCC). Treasurer s Report: APPROVED by voice vote on motion from Jonathan Poverud (KJ4PZR) with second by Tom Kimball (KA8BZB). Announcements: VE Test Session - 9 A.M., January 18, 2014 at Moore County Health Department, VEs and interested parties will meet at 8 A.M. at Pete s Family Restaurant for breakfast beforehand. Further details were published in the January Newsletter. Technician and General Class Licenses - Charles Wackerman (W3CY) would like to offer classes if you know anyone interested. Please contact Charles. Minutes of November 2013 Meeting - Published in January Newsletter, APPROVED by voice vote on motion from Chuck Oswalt (K8JZR) with second by Max Muse (KK4UCC). Treasurer s Report: APPROVED by voice vote on motion from Jonathan Poverud (KJ4PZR) with second by Tom Kimball (KA8BZB).

3 3 Announcements: VE Test Session -9 A.M., January 18, 2014 at Moore County Health Department, VEs and interested parties will meet at 8 A.M. at Pete s Family Restaurant for breakfast beforehand. Further details were published in the January Newsletter. Technician and General Class Licenses - Charles Wackerman (W3CY) would like to offer classes if you know anyone interested. Please contact Charles. 6 meter net- Don t forget the Sandhills Six Meter net on Mondays at 20:00 local time on SSB. MOCARS nets on Sunday and Wednesday at 20:00 local time on the NC4ML repeater ( ). Presentation on Antennas: J Hammond (N4BRD) led a short discussion on antennas focusing on the needs for the Uwharrie Mountain Run. Old Business: Winter Field Day- J Hammond (N4BRD) briefed members on the plans for the field day which will begin at 1700 UTC (Noon EST) on Saturday, January 25, 2014 and run to 1700 UTC (Noon EST) on Sunday, January 26, The location will be at the Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC and Uwharrie Mountain Run- Jonathan Poverud (KJ4PZR) gave an update on the Uwharrie Mountain Run (Saturday, February 1, 2014) and asked for any volunteers who haven t signed up to contact him. As in previous years, MOCARS will be working with Mars (Montgomery County) and Stanley County ARC. Calendar Charles Wackerman (W3CY) asked members to submit any events that should be on the clubs calendar to him by . New Business: ARES- Lionel Bryson (N4YYL) provided members with a review of the successful SET (Simulated Emergency Training) that was conducted on Sunday, December 8, The SET tested the emergency repeater, tested the facilities at the new Emergency Operations Center. Lionel reports that the tests were successful and despite less than optimal placement of the antenna at the EOC communication from their seemed to be good on the 2 meter band. Lionel reported that the county is working to setup High Frequency Communication by remote control but this maybe a few months in being available. In the meantime and due to possible failure of the link between the EOC and the HF radio Lionel indicated that our emergency plan will call for a Ham to operate from their home and pass information from the HF net to the EOC on 2 meters. Treasurer s Year End Report Charles (W3CY) asked reviewed the treasures year-end report a copy of which is attached and was provided to the officer on January 6. After brief discussion, it was decided that the financial position of the club was in the best possible for a non-profit and the current needs of the organization. No motion was made to adjust the dues for the 2014 Year having been set at the November 2013 meeting to $20 per person and $25 per family. Pinehurst Gazette- Kevin Stewart provided copies of the Pinehurst Gazette provided copies of the Pinehurst Gazette that covered the Field Day in June. It was generally agreed that the secretary should draft a letter for the President to send to the publisher thanking her for the in-depth coverage. Repeater Call Sign- Ernie Bryant (KR4W) made a presentation that the repeater vanity call sign is due to for renewal. Ernie has had Charles (W3CY) counter sign the renewal application and will take care of making payment for the fee to ARRL. He will bring the final cost for reimbursement at the February meeting. Estimates have the cost at $ Richmond County Amateur Radio Club- Charles (W3CY) introduced John Eichorn (WP1D) President of the Richmond County Amateur Radio Club. John discussed the availability of W4VEC testing in Hamlet and their upcoming Special Event Station (N4C) that will operate on May 10 (National Train Day) at the Hamlet Train Station. More information can be found at their website ( Adjournment: Motion to adjourn APPROVED by voice vote. Motion made by Chuck Oswalt (K8JZR) and seconded by Tom Kimball (KA8BZB).

4 4 Statewide Traffic and Emergency Nets NET TYPE TIME FREQ. MODE NCAM Traffic SSB NCPM Traffic SSB Carolina Net (early) Traffic CW 20/22 wpm TarHeel Emergency ARES SSB Carolina Slow Carolina Net (Late) Traffic CW 8/10 wpm Traffic CW 15/18 wpm If you would like a purchase a club patch for $2.00 each or a yellow club cap for $10.00 each, see J Hammond. For caps make checks payable to: Tom-Kat Embroidery MOCARS Weekly Nets Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00 on the NC4ML Repeater. The NC4ML repeater operates on with a PL tone of 91.5 Monday evening at 8:00 on USB Club Jackets and Shirts are available from Chuck Oswalt. See him for pricing and availability. Club Auto Tags (for the front of your vehicle) are available from Dean Stockwell. NEXT Meeting Thursday, February 20th,19:00 at Moore County Health Department Dinner at 17:00 At Pete s in carthage

5 5 Test Dates: April 12, 2014 October 11, 2014 June 14, 2014 December 9, pm August 9, 2014 February 14, 2015 CARTHAGE, NC Location: Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, NC Test Dates: On the following Saturdays March 15, 2014 September 20, 2014 May 17, 2014 November 15, 2014 June 21, 2014 January 17, 2015 Time: 9:00am to 12 noon Individuals wishing to take the test must have a valid drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. No reservations needed but handicap candidates should call to assure that we are prepared to accommodate you. Cost: $ CASH ONLY For further information contact Charles Wackerman at or w3cy@arrl.net Tests administered by the Carthage/MOCARS VE TEAM ASHEBORO, NC Location: Randolph County Library, 201 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC (On the corner of Worth and Cox Streets) ** We meet in the ground floor meeting room. ** Time: 10:00am Bring a pocket calculator and a copy of drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. No reservations needed but handicap candidates should call to assure that we are prepared to accommodate you. Cost: $ CASH ONLY For further information contact Butch Simpson, WS4H at or butch@atomic.net President s Corner continued... Thankfully, the majority of the courses will be web based but I do expect they will take a lot of my time. I started this process almost 25 years ago and because of the time that has elapsed I will have to retrace some of my steps but I am hoping to complete most of it within three to five years. My fear is that it will be too demanding or that it will force me to cut back on some of my other commitments. Of course this is something that only time will tell. See you at the meeting! 73, Charles Wackerman

6 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MOCARS meetings are held at the Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC each month (except December) at 7:00pm. Licensed Amateur Radio Operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to join. Annual dues are $20 for an individual or $25 for a family membership. If you are not a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), we would highly recommend joining. Information about the ARRL can be found at To apply, please fill out the application form(s) and return it to the address below with a check or money order made out to the Moore County Amateur Radio Society. Membership type being requested. Individual $20.00 yr. Family $25.00 yr. Note: If applying for a family membership please fill out family member s information below application. Name First MI Last Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Date of Birth The best time to contact you is between the hours of Is it okay to contact you by your phone? Yes No address If you have an amateur radio license what is your Call Sign and your Class Are you a member of the ARRL? Yes No Date of expiration If you are not currently an ARRL member, have you ever been? Yes No Other Family Member Information Name First MI Last Cell Phone ( ) Date of Birth Age (If under 18) address If you have an amateur radio license what is your Call Sign and your Class Are you a member of the ARRL? Yes No Date of expiration If you are not currently an ARRL member, have you ever been? Yes No Please send the completed form(s) and your check / money order to: April Hammond Att: MOCARS Membership Request PO Box 550 Cameron, NC