Upcoming events for 2021

The weekend of October 2 - 3 is designated for holding the annual
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET), although local and
Section-level exercises may take place throughout the Fall. 

The SET is ARRL's primary national emergency exercise and is designed to
assess the skills and preparedness of Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (ARES) volunteers, as well as those affiliated with other
organizations involved in emergency and disaster response.

Will be a Video conferencing meeting.

Presented by Ron Delpiere-Smith, KD9IPO
If you have ever had difficulty breaking through a pileup, or if you  have ever tried to work a pileup, you will want to join Ron  Delpiere-Smith, KD9IPO Vice President from the Chicago Suburban Radio  Association and ARRL Assistant Section Manager - Illinois for an  interesting and enlightening discussion on working a pileup from both  sides of the microphone. Whether it is field day, contesting, special  events or that rare DX contact, this is a must-see presentation. Ron  will be discussing the aspects of Hunt and Pounce vs Sit and Call, when  to use them and some tips and tricks on how to use them. The program is  based on a number of real-life experiences from various operating events  including the Last Man Standing Special Event as one of the station  operators.

Emergency Functions to Test

• Communications – Emergency Management/SHARES

• Communications – Amateur Radio

Exercise Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to operate during a total regional grid failure emergency.

• Demonstrate the ability to utilize EMA networks to communicate between the State and County EOCs.

1. Test County EMA radio repeaters and simplex channels
2.  Test the Statewide RegionNet repeaters
3.  Test the ability to utilize SHARES to relay messages.

• Demonstrate the ability to utilize Ham Radio capabilities to communicate between the

counties and amateur radio operators.

1. Test amateur radio communications between counties and operators on 80m, 40m, 2m, 6m and 70 cm simplex voice.
2.  Test the ability to successfully transmit and relay Radiograms by VHF or HF including voice and Winlink.
3.  Test the ability to retrieve web files via Winlink
4.  Test the ability to use the Winlink System and Packet Network to relay messages.

On Air Net with WQ1W John as Net Control

On Air Net with W2GPJ George as Net Control.

Using the Raspberry Pi with Ham Radio
Presented by Jason Oleham, KM4ACK
Computers  have become an important part of amateur radio. The Raspberry Pi is a  low cost, yet powerful computer that can be used for many amateur radio  tasks. Jason Oleham, KM4ACK, an avid YouTube content creator,  discusses  how to use them, why he started using the Pi, and why he developed  Build-a-Pi, a script that gets hams up and running quickly.

On Air Net with  N1XYL Dan as Net Control.

Join us for our Monthly Meeting 

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."

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)

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

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.

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

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.

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

Logs and Pictures from the group- To Be Posted Here as available

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Meeting Agenda and Notes

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

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.

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters.

Aug 28, 2021 Starting 09:00am - 4:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting details at https://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/

On Air Oxford ARES/CERT Net on the Oxford County Repeater system 146.910 N1BBK, 147.120 W1OCA, 224.620 W1IF repeaters. Net Control Operator scheduled is N1XYL Dan

the Oxford County Repeaters W1IF 224.620, N1BBK 146.910, W1OCA 147.120