From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Nov 2 06:50:21 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2023 06:50:21 -0500 Subject: [AARA] For Sale: Yaesu FT-8900R Message-ID: $450.00 Thanks, W5PTL W5PTL at yahoo.com 318-880-1330 Dwayne Rogers Nos nostraque Deo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: arp0IByhBNpd6VnG.png Type: image/png Size: 35631 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: cJHz8nZi8xvSkfOd.png Type: image/png Size: 165085 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 0VEhManKaABxahvt.png Type: image/png Size: 212235 bytes Desc: not available URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Nov 10 08:22:39 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:22:39 -0600 Subject: [AARA] Minden Hamfest Message-ID: Date: Saturday December 16, 2023 Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Admission:? $10.00 - includes 1 door prizeticket Talk-In:?147.300 or 444.650 PL 186.2 VE Exams: Begins at 9:00 am -Registration Required Location: Minden Civic Center 520 Broadway St. Minden, Louisiana? 71055 Tables:? $15.00 per table for those who wish tosell merchandise. (To reserve swap tables, contact? on our "Contact Us "page.) Website:https://n5rd.com/mara-hamfest/2023-mara-hamfest Swap tables will be available for $15 per table for those who wish to sell merchandise. Tickets: Tickets may be obtained from any member or contact Fran, KD5LKB, or Dustin, W5CFI (email addresses at 'Contact Us' on main menu strip, top of page). Entrance tickets are $10 each (includes 1 prize ticket), available at door at the hamfest. Prize tickets for the drawings are available at door or from club members and are priced: $1 each, 6-$5, 15-$10, 35-$20, 50-$25, 100-$50. Door Prizes: (Must be present to win) Great hourly door prizes drawn throughout the day! Grand Prizes: (Must be present to win) 1st Prize - $1250 MTC store credit or $1000 cash. 2nd Prize - $500 MTC store credit or $400 cash. 3rd Prize - $250 MTC store credit or $200 cash. Grand prizes furnished by Main Trading Company Those vendors who have agreed to participate this year in the hamfest include: Main Trading Company The SignMan of Baton Rouge ?? Name badges and other items made on-site Contact:? John Beck KB5LE 318-636-5845 KB5LE at arrl.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 5q7bIPu6OGOwXZiH.png Type: image/png Size: 126133 bytes Desc: not available URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Nov 10 15:14:48 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:14:48 -0600 Subject: [AARA] Louisiana ARRL Section Manager Election In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <39ef03db-ad74-495d-94e9-fc95ae6e97ca@lusfiber.net> Dear ARRL Members and fellow Amateur Radio Operators: I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Louisiana ARRL Section Manager. As you know, I was recently appointed to fill the remainder of John Mark's (K5JMR) term. I am eager to continue serving and bring positive change to our section. ? *Why Am I Running?*?? As a longtime ARRL member, I've served in several roles, including State Government Liaison, Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator and Assistant Section Manager. Outside my ARRL duties, I also volunteer with the State Emergency Operations Center and Louisiana Council of Amateur Radio Club as the State Frequency Coordinator. Having worked with many of you, I have seen our organization's incredible potential for positive growth. I am running for ARRL Louisiana Section Manager because I am dedicated to making a lasting impact and building a more vibrant organization for all. If elected, I am committed to: ? *Strengthening the Section*: I will foster a more robust organization by recruiting new members excited about contesting, emergency communications, public relations, technical problem-solving and training new hams. We will always act in Amateur Radio's best interests while following ARRL policies as a team. ? *Supporting our Served Agencies*: I will continue to advocate the benefits of amateur radio in support of emergency communications through training and planning. Working with our partner agencies and others, I have helped coordinate the upgrade and replacement of equipment this year at several emergency operations centers, using over $200,000 in agency and grant funding. ? *Enhancing Our Communications*: Working with our Division Director and HQ staff, I will keep the lines of communication open for information and guidance that will benefit all. My section staff will regularly visit clubs, hamfests, and conventions, responding to members' concerns and serving as a resource to support your local clubs. ? *Supporting Our Youth*: The future of amateur radio is in the hands of our youth. Recruitment of new amateurs and ARRL members should be our first goal; however, we must also promote attitudes and actions to integrate them into local Club and League activities. I will advocate for these programs and work to find funding through donations and grants. Let's work together to shape the future of our community. Here's how you can help. ? *Connect with Me*: Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns. I want to hear what matters most to you. ? *Spread the Word*: Share our vision with your friends, family, and fellow hams. ? *Volunteer*: We need dedicated individuals to support the Field Organization. Your time and skills are invaluable. ?? *Vote*: Most importantly, don't forget to cast your vote. Ballots will be mailed to each ARRL member in the section starting January 2, 2024. Your return must be received at ARRL no later than Friday, February 16, at 4 PM. I appreciate your support, and let's make a difference together! Sincerely, Matt Anderson - KD5KNZ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rguidry at na5q.com Sat Nov 18 07:42:39 2023 From: rguidry at na5q.com (Roland Guidry) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:42:39 -0600 Subject: [AARA] Great Value Antennas for Sale Message-ID: Good Morning!? I have two Good value antennas for sale: As usual I am always changing things up here, need to sell these two antennas. They are working great and in good shape. As most of you know I don?t sell junk. Listed below is a brief description with my swr readings on my 60 ft. tower. If you are looking to work some DX or States in this Cycle 25 don?t miss out now. Must sell quickly and priced as such! Pickup at my residence at 701 S. Arenas, Rayne, LA. Will not ship! All antennas can be viewed at: https://jkantennas.com/antennas.html JK Navassa-5 ? Priced New $1595 - *Asking $650 *20M -17M -15M ? 12M ? 10M with 6M? Two elements on each band. My SWR Analysis on each band except 6M? (6M is not installed, I am using a 5 el. Yagi.) Frequency|14.00|14.03|14.07|14.10|14.14|14.15|14.21|14.24|14.28|14.31| ? ? ? Plot #1|1.76,,|1.68| 1.58| 1.45| 1.38| 1.31| 1.26| 1.19| 1.17| 1.19| Frequency|18.06|18.07|18.08|18.09|18.10|18.11|18.12|18.13|18.14| ? ? ? Plot #1|1.49|? 1.38| 1.29| 1.19| 1.08| 1.10| 1.12| 1.22| 1.31| Frequency|21.00|21.04|21.09|21.13|21.18|21.22|21.27|21.31|21.36| ? ? ? Plot #1| 2.33| 2.13| 1.89| 1.66| 1.54| 1.49| 1.54| 1.67| 1.77| Frequency|24.89|24.90|24.91|24.92|24.93|24.94|24.95|24.96|24.97| ? ? ? Plot #1| 1.28| 1.26| 1.31| 1.34| 1.40| 1.42| 1.47| 1.48| 1.53| Frequency|28.00|28.17|28.34|28.51|28.68|28.85|29.02|29.19|29.36| ? ? ? Plot #1| 1.07| 1.57| 2.22| 2.74| 2.68| 2.13| 1.35| 2.03| 3.33| JK401 Rotatable Dipole for 40M ? Priced New $895 - *Asking $250* My SWR Analysis Frequency|7.00|7.03|7.06|7.09|7.12|7.15|7.18|7.21|7.24|7.27| ? ? ? Plot #1|2.73|2.30|1.93|1.63|1.44|1.30|1.37|1.59|1.87|2.16| Thanks for you consideration. 73 de NA5Q Roland Guidry rguidry at na5q.com 337-581-9682 I get a lot of spam, if you call please leave a message or text. Thanks! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Rayne, LA. 70578 *Will not ship!* All antennas can be viewed at: _https://jkantennas.com/antennas.html _ 73 de NA5Q Roland Guidry rguidry at na5q.com 337-581-9682 I get a lot of spam, if you call please leave a message or text. Thanks! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: fSPOc7HzNz3pVp4Z.png Type: image/png Size: 43391 bytes Desc: not available URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Mon Nov 27 06:07:49 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:07:49 -0600 Subject: [AARA] KN5GRK News Message-ID: AARA December Meeting The December 2023 General Meeting will be held December 7th at Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream Shoppe . This will be a ?non-business ? Christmas Party Meeting.Chris Ancelot N5MCY will be serving his ?famous homemade chili? as the main course. NO VE TESTING AT THIS TIME Prayers needed for AARA member Ric Wallace KF5KEL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My KN5GRK December Newsletter can be found at: https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2023/kn5grk_12_2023.pdf Past issues can be found at: https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ??????????????????????? 2023SKYWARN Recognition Day December 2, 2023from 0000z to 2400 SKYWARN? Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League . It celebrates the contributions that volunteer SKYWARN? radio operators make to the National Weather Service . During the day SKYWARN? operators visit NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Saturday December 16, 2023 Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Admission:$10.00 - includes 1 door prize ticket Talk-In:?147.300 or 444.650 PL 186.2 VE Exams: Begins at 9:00 am Registration Required Location: Minden Civic Center 520 Broadway St. Minden, Louisiana? 71055 Tickets: Tickets may be obtained from any member or contact Fran, KD5LKB, or Dustin, W5CFI (email addresses at ?'Contact Us' on main menu strip, top of page). Entrance tickets are $10 each (includes 1 prize ticket), available at door at the hamfest. Prize tickets for the drawings are available at door or from club members and are priced: $1 each, 6-$5, 15-$10, 35-$20, 50-$25, 100-$50. Tables:$15.00 per table for those who wish tosell merchandise. (To reserve swap tables, contact on our "Contact Us "page.) Door Prizes: (Must be present to win) Great hourly door prizes drawn throughout the day! Grand Prizes: (Must be present to win) 1st Prize - $1250 MTC store credit or $1000 cash. 2nd Prize - $500 MTC store credit or $400 cash. 3rd Prize - $250 MTC store credit or $200 cash. Grand prizes furnished by Main Trading Company Those vendors who have agreed to participate this year in the hamfest include: Main Trading Company The SignMan of Baton Rouge ????????????????? Name badges and other items made on-site Website:https://n5rd.com/mara-hamfest/2023-mara-hamfest Contact:? 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It you live with 100 miles or so from Columbus, Ga we could probably arrange to meet you to drop it off so you don't have to pay shipping. Please no low ball offers. If you check either the QTH.com or Eham.net classifieds this is the going rate for a used KPA1500. Note the new KPA1500's are now running close to $7000. If you're interested contact me. Jeff KU8E https://www.qrz.com/db/KU8E -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Nov 30 06:29:40 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:29:40 -0600 Subject: [AARA] Ric Wallace KF5KEL - Silent Key Message-ID: Attached is a .pdf file. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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