Author: Steve Taylor

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BIDS ARE NOW OPEN ON Ebay

Bidding is Now Underway – Out of This World ARISS Auction!

April 8, 2019  The bidding has begun!  The Out of This World ARISS Auction is speeding along!  It will run until April 14th at 22:00 UTC. 

Bidders are moving fast hoping to garner a special astronaut signed brand new JVC Kenwood TS-890S—Bidding is done by going towww.ariss.org and pressing the Auction Website button or by visiting http://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952171.  Similar for bidding on aspecial astronaut signed 6-volume boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook, but a different URL is used—seehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952890.

Thanks to JVC Kenwood and ARRL, proceeds from the on-line auction will benefit ARISS in its quest to launch a new custom-built higher-power radio system in late 2019 with its voice repeater and improved packet APRS and SSTV capability that thousands of hams can enjoy. The new system will replace the aging, problematic units currently on the ISS.  ARISS also needs funding to keep introducing ham radio to thousands of students, teachers, parents, and whole communities—and inspiring students about STEM and radio. 

Kenwood has been a super supporter of ARISS for years, and it was the company’s idea for this special radio to be an exclusive for one ham to own. The limited edition boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook sold out fast last fall but ARRL saved back one set for ARISS's fund-raiser.  AMSAT-NA, another ARISS sponsor, provided parts of the auction infrastructure.  ARISS is thankful for all of its great sponsors and supporters! 

If auctions aren't your thing, please contribute a donation to ARISS—look for the Donate button near the top right corner ofwww.ariss.org page or email k1sto@arrl.org. 

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SSTV Event Scheduled from the ISS

RUSSIAN SSTV TRANSMISSION EVENT PLANNED

April 8, 2019:

ARISS Russia is planning Slow Scan Television (SSTV) image
transmissions from the International Space Station.

The transmissions begin Thursday, April 11, 2019 around 18:00 UTC and run
continuously until approximately 18:00 UTC on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

This event uses a computer in the ISS Russian Segment, which stores images
thatare then transmitted to Earth using the ARISS amateur radio station
located in the Service Module which employs the Kenwood TM D710E transceiver.

Once these images are received by ham radio operators and
other radio enthusiasts on Earth, many participants will post them for
viewing at http://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/index.php.

In addition, you can receive a special SSTV ARISS Award for posting
your image.

Once the event begins, see details at
https://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/ [2] . The transmissions will be
broadcast at 145.800 MHz using the PD-120 SSTV mode.

Please note that the event is dependent on other activities, schedules
and crew responsibilities on the ISS and are subject to change at any
time.

Please check for news and the most current information on the
AMSAT.org and ARISS.org websites, the AMSAT-BB@amsat.org, the ARISS
facebook at Amateur Radio On The International Space Station (ARISS)
and ARISS twitter@ARISS_status.

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IT’S PARTY TIME!

It’s QSO party time!!  Here are the upcoming QSO Parties in the
Southeastern Division. Checkout each website for complete information.

Georgia QSO Party, 
April 13th, 1800z to 0359Z and April 14th, 1400Z to 2359z.
http://www.georgiaqsoparty.org/

Florida QSO Party, 
April 27th, 1600Z through 2159Z April 28th, 2019
https://floridaqsoparty.org/

Alabama QSO Party,  
September 7th, 1500Z through 0300Z on September 8th, 2019.
http://alabamacontestgroup.org/aqp/
Check AQP website later for updates.

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ISS SSTV Event

Here are some of the NASA On The Air (NOTA) SSTV signals received from Station W1HQL.
Most of these were received while my station was unattended using MMSSTV and audio coupling the computers sound card with the speaker out on the radio.

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WINTER FIELD DAY 2019

Amateur Radio Winter Field Day 2019

Interested in the amateur radio hobby? Already a “ham” and just looking for an excuse to go play radio? Join us at the Everglades Amateur Radio Club on the weekend of January 26-27, 2019 for Winter Field Day!

What’s Field Day?

Field Day is a national event in which amateur radio operators across the country hone their emergency preparedness skills by setting up their radio gear in less than ideal conditions, often times outdoors and running off emergency power. Radio contacts are made all over the world by hams on their improvised stations.

Where and when?

We will be holding our 2019 Winter Field Day event at the John D Campbell Agricultural Center, 18710 SW 288st, Homestead Fl 33030. The event will run from 10AM 1/26, till 10AM 1/27.

What to bring? Who can join in?

The event is open to all, an amateur radio license is not required to attend. This is a great way to see ham radio in action and ask questions if you’re interested in the hobby. This event is outdoors so plan accordingly.

I’m a ham and I want to setup my radios! Who do I coordinate with?

The EARC monthly meeting is 1/11/2019 at 7PM, same location as Field Day. If you can’t make the meeting, you can reach out to us via the club’s website or the South Florida Hams Facebook page. Overnight camping for radio operators is allowed.

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EARC FREE Flea

Saturday December 1st was our first try at coordinating an Amateur Radio Flea Market. Robert (KE4MCL) had presented the idea many months ago. Being so far South it was thought that it may attract folks from the Keys and attract those curious from the North. Our location at the Agricultural Center is spacious and comfortable and would provide an opportunity for the club to raise additional money for its coffers.

 

Well Robert, it is the opinion of most attendees that your suggestion was certainly well worth its efforts and results. We had about 10 "vendors" including the club attempting to sell their wares set up along the parking lot edges. The weather was a tad grey to start the morning. I counted about 40-50 raindrops before the sun finally appeared. The temperature was perfect with a comfortable light breeze setting the theme for the side event that was about to take place.

Alain (K4KKC) along with Mauricio (K4NBU) and his friend Orlando showed up with a smoker and BBQ grill. Alain and his crew prepared eggs, and bacon that went well with the chili that Orlando will now be famous for to start out the morning. Coffee and Donuts shortly followed thereafter thanks to Jen (KM4ZHM) who ran out to D&D's. Meanwhile Alain and his crew meticulously prepared (smoked) steaks and ribs. Needless to say that their set up area was the most popular and well occupied throughout the day. Many of the monetary donations given to the club were the results of gracious folks way of thanking us for the free food that was prepared by Alain and his Team.

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICIAL CLUB PIT MASTERS!

Overall the atmosphere and mood was "family like" warm and inviting which made this event unique and worth the effort to schedule another. So stay tuned for updates on this site and on the nets.

Your President

W1HQL

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Cutler Bay Ham & Egger Christmas Breakfast

Come One Come All to the annual Cutler Bay ARES Ham & Egger event. Enjoy a great breakfast and conversation. K4IDN David Feinberg coordinates this event every year inviting ham radioers far and near to enjoy the holiday camaraderie. Where??? Do you ask!....At the IHOP on 18869 South Dixie Hgway at 9am. Hope to see you there and Merry Christmas.Image result for christmas icons

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EARC Free Flea

Is your ham hoard getting out of control? Wife telling you it's her or the radios and her odds ain't looking too good? Come to the Everglades Amateur Radio Club's FREE FLEA! Join fellow hams as we all bring our unwanted gear to the giant vortex of junk swapping we call the ham-fest.
Here's the details!
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Location: South Dade Agricultural Center parking lot,
SW corner of 288 ST. and SW 187th Ave
8AM-1PM or everybody leaves, whichever happens first.
Bring your own tables if you need them
We will have access to the bathrooms
cost - FREE