From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Sep 1 06:48:10 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 06:48:10 -0500 Subject: [AARA] New Section Manager in LA - Message from K5JMR In-Reply-To: <20230831193259.700C72084BC7@bmail.arrl.org> References: <20230831193259.700C72084BC7@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: All, I send the following from K5JMR who tendered his resignation earlier today: "Effective immediately due to health and personal concerns Matt Anderson KD5KNZ will be the new LA Section Manager. It has been an honor and privilege to have served as your Section Manager since 2018. I so appreciate all the friendships and support from you all since I took over 5 1/2 years ago. Matt will serve out the remainder of my term ending March 31, 2024. Matt has my full support, and I am sure your's as well. Thank you all for this wonderful "ride"...... John Mark, K5JMR" On behalf of the entire Delta Division Leadership and Cabinet, we thank you John Mark! 73 ES DX DE K5UZ WB4RHQ -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL Delta Division Director: David A Norris, K5UZ k5uz at arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/14f8a5e2c686894a2cb849340a301a3a From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sun Sep 10 18:22:01 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:22:01 -0500 Subject: [AARA] Fwd: WTB Rohn 25G In-Reply-To: <1482358464.7597476.1694370899400@mail.yahoo.com> References: <1482358464.7597476.1694370899400@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking to purchase 4 or 5 sections of Rohn 25 G including a top section. If you have sections to sell, contact:: W5ZPAUSA flag USA Michael W Mayer 3600 METAIRIE HEIGHTS AVE METAIRIE, LA 70002 W55ZPA at COX.NET 504 583 5707 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Wed Sep 13 15:55:42 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:55:42 -0500 Subject: [AARA] Rohn 25 Tower Sections Message-ID: 5 ? ?? 10" sections Rohn 25 plus a top section. will take a good offer or trade. KB7AZJ Bill Kaplan, Louisiana williamforcier00 at gmail.com From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Sep 16 16:42:21 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:42:21 -0500 Subject: [AARA] FOR SALE: Array Solutions 80M 4-SQ Phased-Array Control with Push button controller Message-ID: <0cab9b6b-f5b3-7eeb-3a3c-9c7930b0d7f5@lusfiber.net> I am selling my AS-4SQ-80 four-square system by Array Solutions.? I'm asking $750 plus your labor to take down and haul away.? This array allowed me to cut through pileups quickly and achieve nearly 300 confirmed countries on 80M. This system includes: * 4-SQ Phasing Controller * Push Button Controller * 4 DX Engineering CXE-ATK65A 65' Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kits * 4 DX Engineering MBVE-5A/AE Series SAF-T-TILT * 4 DX Engineering Radial Plates RADP-3 * 4 RG-11 75-ohm phasing lines. Contact info below. 73, Ted Saba - KN5O 100 Magnolia Gardens Dr. Covington, LA 70435 985-871-1731 (home) 504-358-9601 (cell) kn5o at bellsouth.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Thu Sep 21 15:33:59 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:33:59 -0500 Subject: [AARA] FT-890 For Sale In-Reply-To: <26760692.3692132.1695314854198@mail.yahoo.com> References: <26760692.3692132.1695314854198@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: YAESU FT-890 HF rig works 10-80M. It would especially be a nice rig for a new General class Operator. Has an internal antenna tuner and includes a General Coverage SW Receiver selection. Includes a stock Hand mic and power cable. No hard copy manual. But I can share an electronic version. Doug Neal - N5CI St. Francisville, LA 509-551-1938 qcdougn at aol.com $425 Sent from my iPa -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: mYz6509EUrnSv4LP.png Type: image/png Size: 1591121 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Sep 22 05:42:13 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:42:13 -0500 Subject: [AARA] In search of Yaesu VX8D HT In-Reply-To: <5d5d1056-6e3b-ca53-5327-0dcb94684c56@gmail.com> References: <5d5d1056-6e3b-ca53-5327-0dcb94684c56@gmail.com> Message-ID: <8c2cd48f-cd11-b05b-c2f1-8b655aa8a465@lusfiber.net> There is a new ham in Saint Francisville who is looking for a Yaesu VX-8D or? VX-8R HT. He wants this particular model because it has both 6 meter capability and APRS capability. I was wondering if you could put an in search of request using your reflector? His contact information is: Colin Blood-KJ5CNH (318) 359-0927 Email: bloodcolin at gmail.com Thank You...& 73!! Todd-AB5TH From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Fri Sep 29 10:35:22 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:35:22 -0500 Subject: [AARA] Wanted: Yaesu FT 7800 or 7900 Mobile In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <151d91a6-6b23-baa4-9645-195805e7d7a1@lusfiber.net> Looking for a Yaesu FT 7800 or FT7900 mobile? radio. Thanks Nick Hebert KI5WCR hebertflight at cox.net From kn5grk at lusfiber.net Sat Sep 30 11:23:03 2023 From: kn5grk at lusfiber.net (Herman Campbell) Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:23:03 -0500 Subject: [AARA] KN5GRK October News Message-ID: *Acadiana Amateur Radio Assoc., Inc (AARA) October General Meeting* Thursday October 5, 2023 7:00 PM at: CandylandCottage & Ice Cream Shop Scott, LA at 7:00 PM. VE Testing @ 6:00 PM. Information regarding VE Exams can be found here: http://www.w5ddl.org/VE%20Exams.htm Please arrive as early as possible to help insure adequate time is available to complete your exam before the meeting starts. Anyone needing additional information regarding VE Exams should contact Greg Dolan K5LFT at: k5lft at arrl.net . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The October issue of the /*KN5GRK Newsletter*/ is now on-line at: https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2023/kn5grk_10_2023.pdf Previous issues can be found at: https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/ Website: http://w5sla.net/hamfest-2023.htm Hamfest Flyer:http://w5sla.net/Hamfests/2023/Flyer_20230724.pdf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOUISIANA SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST (SET) ?????????????????????????? Louisiana Section-October 21, 2023 The 2023 Louisiana simulated emergency test will be held on Saturday October 21, 023. The ARES Emergency HF Net will activate on 3.878 MHz at 9:00 AM and run until 11:00 AM local time. Net control operator will be :Jim Coleman AI5B. Detailed exercise plan for this SET can be found here: https://www.wpcde-911.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-louisiana-SET-Plan.pdf To get involved, contact your local ARES Emergency Coordinator or Net Manager. The 2023 Louisiana simulated emergency test exercise plan can be found at: http://www.wpcde-911.com/ The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) October 7 - 8, 2023. The SET is ARRL's annual national emergency exercise 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 responses. The SET is open to all radio amateurs and partner organizations, in addition to national, state, and local officials. To get involved, contact your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator or Net Manager. 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