From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Jul 1 15:19:03 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2023 15:19:03 -0500
Subject: [AARA] Ham Radio News
Message-ID: <8e53138d-e8a0-b581-6858-633900e3345c@lusfiber.net>
*AARA General Meeting*
Thursday July 6, 2023 ? AARA General Club meeting at Candyland Cottage &
Ice Cream Shop
in Scott, LA at 7:00 PM.
VE Testing @ 6:00 PM.
One of our Club members, James Romeo K5CNU, is now a silent key. During
the July meeting we will be collecting
donations and sympathy cards to be delivered to Melissa and Paige.
There will also be slips of papers so that you can write down your
memories of James. These will be made into a
memory Jar and delivered to the Family. Some possible ideas for memories
could be your first QSO with James
or how he had helped you in the past. Any and all fond memories?are
welcome.
If you are unable to attend?the meeting and would like to participate
you can reply to this email with your memories
for me to print out or use the gofund me page that has been setup.
https://gofund.me/5f5f78b5
There will also be some ham radio items for sale after the meeting.
73
Michael Cavell KI5ARX
AARA Secretary
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Lester J. ?Jody? Zaunbrecher KI5GIZ
??? February 6, 2023
James Romero K5CNU
??? Thursday, June 22, 2023
Irma Bookter KE5UPK
??? Thursday, June 29, 2023
Details on funeral arrangements can be found in my July 2023 newsletter at:
https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2023/kn5grk_07_2023.pdf
A lot of other interesting articles can be found in this issue including:
BEARS Club Amateur Radio Regional Meeting
AARA Field Day pictures
Past issues can be found at:
https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/
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http://www.13colonies.us/
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Everyone have a safe and happy 4th of July
Herman
KN5GRK
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Jul 6 05:56:06 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 05:56:06 -0500
Subject: [AARA] James Romero K5CNU Memorial
Message-ID: <0e44fc9f-fc45-c674-5086-50d3d07fffd7@lusfiber.net>
James, along with Ken Turner KG5YYL were instrumental in bringing back
the hamfest in Rayne, Louisiana
back in March 2023 after being cancelled for many years due to the Covid
19 outbreak.
A "*gofundme*
"
Facebook page has been set up to help Melissa and family to cover
funeral expenses.
At the Acadiana Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (AARA) July General
meeting on July 6 at 7:00 PM, a
donation box will be present along with paper slips for you to submit
your thoughts and condolences
for the family.
Please keep the Romero family in your prayers.
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Jul 6 08:01:05 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 08:01:05 -0500
Subject: [AARA] James Romero K5CNU Memorial Update
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID:
Sorry, I did not put the time in the previous e-mail.? I have have made
the correction.
James, along with Ken Turner KG5YYL were instrumental in bringing back
the hamfest in Rayne, Louisiana
back in March 2023 after being cancelled for many years due to the Covid
19 outbreak.
A "*gofundme*
"
Facebook page has been set up to help Melissa and family to cover
funeral expenses.
At the Acadiana Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (AARA) July General
meeting on July 6 at 7:00 PM, a
donation box will be present along with paper slips for you to submit
your thoughts and condolences
for the family.
Please keep the Romero family in your prayers.
Herman
KN5GRK
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Jul 13 15:34:23 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:34:23 -0500
Subject: [AARA] For Sale: Icom IC-718 & PS-125 Power Supply
Message-ID:
FOR SALE - GOOD CONDITION
Non smoker
Icom IC-718 Fully functional HF rig
Icom PS-125 Fully functional power supply
Original boxes, manuals, mic, power cords...
$645 for both or, make offer
Email
N5DAL at YAHOO.COM
I need to sell some gear in order to help pay medical and other bills
not covered by Medicare
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Jul 15 15:05:04 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:05:04 -0500
Subject: [AARA] Ham Gear For Sale
Message-ID:
Priced to sell.
Buyer would pay postage or pick up in New Orleans area.
MFJ 998 Ant Tuner??...$450
Collins 312B4 Winged?.$150
Collins DL 1 dummy load...$55
Yaesu G450 Rotor, box & Cable?$200
PAL STAR PM 2000AM Watt meter....$200
ASTRON model ss30??$75
MFJ Ant switch 1700c?...$75
Logikey K5 Keyer?.???...$90
Ameritron RCS4 Remote coax switch?.$100
D 104 with stand switch......$60
EV mic model 664??. $125
Sure mic PG58????$50
JPS N-60?? DPS notch filter...........$50
Secure TC 130 Tube tester????.$50
Jim Marra N5Hz
E-mail
jimpmarr at yahoo.com
Cell 504 908-7580
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Jul 15 15:25:49 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:25:49 -0500
Subject: ***SPAM*** Walker Winans WB5MPV – Silent Key
Message-ID: <37ab627e-8ace-5d32-8a28-7c4874388984@lusfiber.net>
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Jul 21 06:16:37 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:16:37 -0500
Subject: [AARA] Ham Radio Antennas for Sale
Message-ID: <00dc1f0b-9733-2730-4271-db6bdfc8d8a9@lusfiber.net>
Ham Radio Antennas for Sale:
KIO HEX BEAM 20-6 meters. Purchased 2012 New for $702.
Refurbished 2019. Includes New, unused Support Cords. $75
ALPHA DELTA SLOPER Model B 160-30 meters. New $99.
$300 for all the above. Put it up and cover all bands?..
Pick up in New Orleans area... Put it up and cover all bands?..
Contact: Jim N5HZ
email jimpmarr at yahoo.com
Cell 504 908-7580
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Mon Jul 24 06:10:41 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:10:41 -0500
Subject: [AARA] For Sale: YAESU FT-DX500 & Speaker
Message-ID: <5b561960-bce9-95c0-2a56-3439941b53b9@lusfiber.net>
*For Sale:* YAESU FT-DX500 & SP-9000 Speaker $3000 firm. No mike
Contact: Steve Morgan KC5UGC 337-316-5263 catfish0777 at yahoo.com
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Wed Jul 26 06:30:19 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:30:19 -0500
Subject: [AARA] KN5GRK News
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <371b6ad0-c7e3-64ed-e106-2d0932b29d29@lusfiber.net>
*AARA August General Meeting*
Thursday August 3, 2023 ? Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream Shop
in Scott, LA at 7:00 PM.
??? ??? VE Testing @ 6:00 PM.
??????? Still looking for a LARC Newsletter editor
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My August 2023 Newsletter can now be found on-line at:
https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2023/kn5grk_08_2023.pdf
In this issue you will find:
?? ?? ? 1.? August AARA Meeting - Heat Advisory - Acadiana SkyTrack
??? ??? 2.? Morse Code is StillThriving - Volcanoes On The Air
??? ??? 3.? Silent Keys WB5MPV& K5CNU
??? ??? 4.? International Lighthouse & Light ShipWeekend -Southwest
Reef Lighthouse Special Event
??? ??? 5.? Net Control Operators Needed- July? AARA VE Report - July
AARA VHF Net Report
??? ??? 6.? ARRL Louisiana Sectionn Ham of theYear - A Tribute to
JamesRomero from MFJ
??? ??? 7.? Wrist Radio
??? ??? 8.? You Know You Area Ham When? - Shreveport?Bossier Hamfest
??? ??? 9.? August Calendar - Huntsville Hamfest
??? ??? 10. Special Event Listing
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My Hamfest Listings: https://www.kn5grk.com/hamfests/
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/Louisiana State Fairgrounds Agriculture Building
//104 degrees outside ? 65 degrees inside/
The Shreveport Amateur Radio Association (SARA) is pleased to sponsor the
2023 Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest. Rendezvous with old friends and make
new ones. Browse the latest equipment from our featured vendors.
Sell your used gear or find the perfect new or used equipment for your rig.
Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest
Sponsor: /Shreveport Amateur Radio Association (SARA)/
Date: ?Saturday August 12, 2023
Time: ?7:00am - 2:00 pm
FREE Parking ? Easy Access
Admission:? $10.00 at door
Prize Tickets: ?Purchased at the door 1 ticket ? $5.00 5 tickets ?
$20.00 30 tickets ? $100.00*
Prizes:? Main Trading Co.? Gift Card or? [CASH]_
_ *_1st Prize:_? $1250 MTC GC or [$1000 Cash]_
_ _2nd Prize:_? $500 MTC GC or [$400 Cash]_
_ _3rd Prize:_? $250 MTC GC or [$150 Cash]
Along with numerous hourly door prizes.
Website: http://www.k5sar.com/sbhamfest/
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Southwest Reef
Lighthouse:https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=341
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/ARRL Alabama State Convention./
Sponsor:Huntsville Hamfest Association
Hamfest Hours: We will be open to the public Sat, 9:00?4:30 PM and
Sun, 9:00?3:00 PM.
Admission Tickets:$12 for both days $15 after August 5, ages 12 and
under free.
For tickets:https://hamfest.org/event-tickets
Tables:$45/table, $50 after June 15. Optional power drops provided by
the VBC are $70,
????????????????????? $75 after June 15. Each flea market vendor must
purchase admission $12, $15 after August 5.
Talk-In:146.94 - 100Hz Huntsville?s Wide Coverage D-STAR System is
W4WBC: 145.36-, 443.425+,
?????????????????????????? 1285+ and 1251 DD Yaesu Digital Fusion
Users: Use 147.14+, 100 Hz PL DMR
?????????????????????????? Users: DMR Networked System 442.275+. For
Talk Group info, go to N4HSV.net for
?????????????????????????? more and code plugs.
*Website:*** https://hamfest.org/
Grand Prize drawing:Saturday @ 4:00 PM (need not be present to win).
Yaesu FT-710 AESS
Main Prize drawing: Sunday @ 2:00 PM (must be present to win). ICOM IC-705
*Major door prize each day plus hourly door prizes.*
Public Contact:Mark Brown , N4BCD
???????????????????????? 631 Lynchburg Hwy
???????????????????????? Mulberry, TN 37359
???????????????????????? Phone: 256-503-8887
Email:mark.n4bcd at yahoo.com
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Jul 29 10:49:34 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:49:34 -0500
Subject: [AARA] Ham Operators Equipment for sale
Message-ID: <8150e4d4-afa4-a83e-e192-c20f74517349@lusfiber.net>
I have a ham (KI5WIL) from Thibodaux who passed a few months ago and his
wife is looking to sell some
equipment and was wondering if you could pass this on to your members.
If you want pictures and prices , Let me know and I?ll be glad to send
them. Let me know if someone makes
an offer. If not too low I will consider it. We are non smokers.
Powerwerk SS30DV power supply ($100)
Isobar Tripp.lite bar 4-GS ($40)
ARRL antenna Book (2021 copyright $30)
MFJ 260-c (N connection) 300 watt dummy Load ($60)
Unknown manufacturer miniature key ($25)
Additional photos are available.? Equipment worked a few months ago when
put into storage before his death.
Contact Ms. Jane Brieden at lalady01 at yahoo.com or phone at (985)991-1741
Yaesu FT991 like new, comes with hand mike, books, purchased cheat sheet
guide and cables.
$950 also comes with two dipoles, a? HFEDZ brand and a homebrew 6 meter
wire antenna.
MFJ-4225MV ?$100
??? ??? MFJ 249 D ? $150
??? ??? MFJ 259B ?$150
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From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Jul 29 17:19:15 2023
From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell)
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:19:15 -0500
Subject: [AARA] Wanted: Navy Flameproof / Explosion Proof Key
Message-ID: <93cfcd60-4f59-3efd-0483-8256435e1098@lusfiber.net>
I am in the market for a Navy Flameproof / Explosion Proof Key.?
Appreciate any assistance you may offer.
Thank you for your time.
73,
Tom Jenkins W2TJ (NI2F, N2TRJ)
607.222.4875
shipmate33 at gmail.com
I am sure it looks similar to this:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1349107
https://www.hamradioqrp.com/2017/01/in-navy-you-can-sail-seven-seas.html
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