July 2021 Events
July 8th-20:00 EST (8 PM) Designing Coiled Coax "Ugly" Baluns -- John Portune, W6NBC ARRL Webinar
Coiled coax baluns are familiar, but not many hams know how to design them for maximum efficiency. The many designs available online can be confusing, so this presentation will help you learn the following: (1) The main function of a balun; (2) Calculating, and not guessing, at the amount of coax needed; (3) Self-resonance and frequency limitations. The presenter is the February 2021 QST Cover Plaque Award winner for his article "Create Your Own 1:1 Coax Choke Balun."
July 11th-Youth on the Air Camp 2021 to be On the Air and Streaming Selected Events Online
The first Youth on the Air (YOTA) camp for young radio amateurs in North, Central, and South America begins on July 11 in West Chester, Ohio. Among other activities, campers will be operating special event station W8Y from both the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township and from the camp hotel. The camp will run until July 16.
W8Y will be on the air as campers complete projects, between sessions, and during free time. Dedicated operating times on HF will be Monday, July 12, 0100 - 0330 UTC; Tuesday, July 13, 0000 - 0330 UTC and 1800 - 2130 UTC. Dedicated satellite station operating times will be Thursday, July 15, 1400 - 1700 UTC, and Friday, July 16, 1500 - 1700 UTC.
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact is currently set for either Wednesday, July 14, at 1503 UTC, or Thursday, July 15, at 1416 UTC. It will be streamed live on the Youth on the Air YouTube channel.
The camp opening observance on Sunday, July 11, 2100 - 2230 UTC, will feature keynote speaker Tim Duffy, K3LR. The hour-long closing ceremony on Friday, July 16, will get under way at 1700 UTC. The YouTube channel will also feature a daily video highlighting the activities of the previous day.
ARRL and The Yasme Foundation donated project kits for the campers. X Tronics provided temperature-controlled soldering stations. The brochure on the Youth on the Air website includes more details about the camp. For additional information, contact Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG. (from: ARRL Letter http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2021-07-01#toc01)
July 12th-19:30 EST
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
July 14th -WB4APR Bob Bruninga - 2 Part Virtual Talk 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Topic: WB4APR Bob Bruninga - 2 Part Virtual Talk
Time: Jul 14, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Part 1 (6:30 PM): 2021 Golden Packet Event Scheduled for July 17 consists of APRS individuals on very high and widely separate peaks from Georgia to Maine or San Diego to Seattle or New Mexico to Montana to attempt to relay text messages from hikers using hand-held radios the 2000 mile length of the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide or other long National mountain trails.
Part 2 (7:00 PM): Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur. Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur details Bruninga’s experiences with new energy sources. It is intended to help other radio amateurs and DIY hobbyists to prepare for the inevitable major energy decisions they will face — choices that can contribute to a reduction in fossil-fuel use and save money in the long run.
July 19th-19:30 EST
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
July 22nd 15:30 EDT (3:30 PM) - Learning with High-Altitude Balloons -- Jack McElroy, KM4ZIA, and A
Jack McElroy, KM4ZIA, and Audrey McElroy, KM4BUN, talk about their experiences with high-altitude balloons, explain how others can get involved in high-altitude balloons, and discuss launching it successfully. Their discussion will include how high-altitude balloons are a great way to involve more youth in ham radio and how they can be a fantastic learning experience for students.
July 26th-19:30 EST
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
ARRL Field Day Preliminary Results
Logs and Pictures from the group- To Be Posted Here as available
August 2021 Events
Monthly Meeting - August 2nd 19:00 Local EDT time
Meeting Agenda and Notes
August 9th - On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
August 14-15th - The third QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
The third QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo will take place August 14 - 15, with presentations available on demand for 30 days.
Sponsors promise "a flawless experience" that will expose visitors to new ideas, equipment, and practical techniques via the vFairs platform used successfully in the first QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo in August 2020.
Some 80 speakers have been lined up to offer expert knowledge and information for amateurs at all experience levels. A live roundtable video will allow attendees to interact with each other and with exhibitors. ARRL is a QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo partner.
Registration is now under way, and full registration "early bird" tickets are $10. Full registration includes access to the entire Expo, including presentations and the 30-day on-demand period. Free registration includes access to exhibitors, prizes, general lounge, and lobbies. Those who registered for the March Expo already have a free registration for the August Expo.
August 16th - On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
August 23rd - On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
August 30th - On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
September 2021
Monthly meeting September 6th
Meeting agenda
September 13th On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
September 18th Windsor Hamfest
Location: Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Rd, Windsor, ME 04363
Sponsor: Augusta Amateur Radio Assn
Talk-In: 146.670/100
Website: http://w1tlc.org/
September 20th On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
September 26th Dempsey Challenge
Amateur radio operators and drivers are needed for SAG vehicles.
September 27th On Air Oxford County ARES/CERT Net 19:30 EDT
On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.
Notes from August
Oxford ARES/CERT
Events during February 2021
February 1
Monthly meeting via Zoom
The second Lesson of ICS 317 CERT Introduction (review)
Upcoming Events for MARCH 2021
March 1 Video Conferencing (Zoom) Meeting
Monthly meeting via Zoom 19:00 EST (7:00 PM) with a
Presentation
and
The third lesson of ICS 317 CERT Introduction (final review)
March 29 - Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
Events fRom APril 2021
April 5 Video Conferencing (Zoom) Meeting
Monthly meeting via Zoom 19:00 EST (7:00 PM)
Field Day Planning
April 12 - Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
Notes from April 12th net
FCC - Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Become Effective May 3
Link to Article: http://www.arrl.org/news/updated-radio-frequency-exposure-rules-become-effective-on-may-3
Link to RF Safety Calculator:
Notified that there was no back up electric power at Black Mt Repeater
April 19 - Oxford County ARES Net Will be a ZOOM Meeting at 7:00 p.m. ( 19:00 Local time)
Oxford County ARES ZOOM Meeting 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) Local time
- Discussions on:
i. Repeater(s) back up power
ii. Field Day plans
iii. Trailer Shelter Work day
iv. Trailer equipment tests and updates
April 26 - Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
Presentations by Members
If you have a project or other interest from our wide ranging amateur radio that you would like to share, please contact Wayne.
Upcoming events for MAY 2021
May 3 - Monthly Meeting Via Zoom
Zoom 7:00 pm
May 21-23 -Online - Dayton Hamvention, An ARRL Sanctioned Specialty Convention
Hamvention Weekend Virtual Activities
Thursday May 20. 2021
The Virtual Contest University will be held starting at 9 AM EDT 1300Z. The course outline will be available soon. This will be a free event!
Please check https://contestuniversity.com where registration will be available after April 21st.
Friday May 21 Starting at 11 AM EDT 1500Z
We will have the 2021 Virtual Hamvention Forums.
presentations by:
Technical Achievement: WX6SWW – Tamitha Mulligan Skov
Special Achievement: W3WL – Wesley Lamboley
Amateur of the Year: WP3R – Angel M. Vazquez
Club of the Year: K4HTA — The Vienna Wireless society
Saturday May 22
Participate in the Hamvention QSO Party 8 AM to 8 PM EDST (1200 May 22 to 0000 May 23 UTC)
May 24
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
May 31 - Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
Field Day Planning
You have questions, so do we ;-)
June 2021 EVENTS
June 7- Monthly Meeting via Zoom
Monthly meeting 19:00 EST (7:00 PM)
June 14 - Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
June 21- Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters
June 22 - Introduction to Remote HF Operation -- Davide Lanfranconi, W6DGE, and Kevin Shin-Wheeler,
Lanfranconi and Shin-Wheeler will discuss the idea, process, and challenges encountered while getting their club's remote HF station on the air, as well as some methods and resources available for those with a similar interest. A Q&A session and live demo are included.
June 26-27 ARRL Field Day
Field Day Links to
- Activites
- Rules: http://www.arrl.org/field-day#rules
- Tshirts, mugs, & Gear: http://www.arrl.org/shop/FieldDay/
- Who
- Where
June 26-27 ARRL Field Day- Oxford County ARES
ARLX008 2021 W1AW Field Day Bulletin Schedule
Day Mode Pacific Mountain Central Eastern UTC
FRIDAY CW 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 0000 (Sat)
Digital 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 0100
Phone 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM 0145
CW 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM 0300
SATURDAY CW 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 1400
Phone 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1500
CW 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 0000 (Sun)
Digital 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 0100
Phone 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM 0145
SUNDAY CW 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 1400
Phone 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1500
Digital 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1600
W1AW will operate on its regularly published frequencies.
CW frequencies are 1.8025, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675, 28.0675, 50.350, and 147.555 MHz.
Digital frequencies are 3.5975, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095, 28.095, 50.350, and 147.555 MHz.
Phone frequencies are 1.855, 3.990, 7.290, 14.290, 18.160, 21.390, 28.590, 50.350, and 147.555 MHz.
During Field Day weekend, W1AW will transmit the Field Day bulletinusing 45.45-baud Baudot, PSK31 in BPSK mode and MFSK16 in this order.
Please note the Field Day bulletin will not be sent out via EchoLink.
In addition, on Friday local, June 25, 2021, the digital version of the Field Day bulletin sent at 9 PM EDT (0100 UTC) will be transmitted using BPSK31, Baudot, and MFSK16 in this order, as time allows.
The regular digital mode lineup of Baudot, BPSK31, and MFSK16 will be used during Field Day weekend.
Please note that West Coast ARRL Qualifying Run station K9JM is again slated to transmit the CW and Digital versions of the 2021 W1AW Field Day Bulletin.
The West Coast 2021 Field Day Bulletin schedule is as follows:
CW
On Saturday, June 26, the CW version will be transmitted at 7:30 AM PDT (1430 UTC). On Saturday evening, the CW version will be transmitted at 5:30 PM PDT (Sunday, June 27, at 0030 UTC).
On Sunday, June 27, the CW version of the bulletin will be transmitted at 7:30 AM PDT (1430 UTC). The CW frequencies are 3581.5 kHz and 7047.5 kHz. The CW speed is 18 WPM.
Digital
On Saturday, June 26, the Digital version will be transmitted on 7095 kHz using BPSK31 at 6:30 PM PDT (Sunday, June 27, at 0130 UTC) and using MFSK16 at 6:40 PM PDT (0140 UTC).
On Sunday, June 27, the Digital version will be transmitted on 3597.5 kHz using BPSK31 at 9:30 AM PDT (Sunday, June 27, at 1630 UTC) and using MSFK16 at 9:40 AM PDT (1640 UTC).
Any additional transmissions or changes in the schedule will be posted on the web at, http://www.arrl.org/Field-Day .
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June 28- Oxford County ARES Net
Oxford County ARES Net 19:30 EST on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters