August 2021 – HamGab

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Hamfest – Peotone, IL Aug 1st!

Gates open at 6 AM. Main Exhibition Hall opens at 8 AM.
Will County Fairgrounds, Peotone, Illinois Fleamarket, Commercial Vendors, Computer stuff (no VE testing this year) More Information and directions

Thank you to Rick W9DOQ and Connie AC9CK for the main courses of food at our July program, and all others that brought something to share. Thank you to Al and Jane on the help with set up and Mike as always for the music.
It was really a good time.

HEALTH AND WELFARE: Hope everyone is staying safe and well. Prayers are also being sent to those members who are suffering or struggling.
I am sad to inform you of the passing of members, Bill Vehe W9ZJ, sk; and Jude Domanski W9DUT, sk, formerly WD9FUM. Our sincere condolences go out to the families.

THEY ARE IN: We will have T-Shirts and Polos for sale at the next meeting. Prices as follows: T-Shirts at $15.00 and Polo Shirts at $20.00. Try to bring exact change please.

AUGUST 1, 2021 – The return of Hamfest. Members, you wanted Hamfest, so it is back. At the July Meeting, we will have Hamfest tickets, which will be the last time you can get your ticket at the presale price. We are still looking for Volunteers for several things. We especially need help in setting up the tables the Saturday afternoon before the Hamfest.

We will have a speaker. Ron Delpiere-Smith, KD9IPO, Vice President, Chicago Suburban Radio Association and ARRL Assistant Section Manager-Illinois. The program is titled “Working the Pile-up”. The intended audience of this presentation is those new to HF contesting, special events or just want to learn a little bit more.

There will be NO VE Testing at the Hamfest this year.

AUGUST MEETING: TBA
SEPTEMBER MEETING: Open
OCTOBER MEETING: Stay tuned. Will have some fun stuff that evening. Also club nominations.

NEW MEMBERS: Welcome to Charles Miggins N9CPD, Robert Berger N9ORD and James Barone KD9RRX.

As always, we ask you to keep an eye on the website (dutifully brought to us by Brian Davis and Gene Phillips) for the most current happenings in our club. Remember to Like us on our Hamfesters Page and spread the word about our great club too! We are the fun place to have a good time of fellowship at all of our events!

Secretary’s Beat – Meeting Minutes

Hamfesters Amateur Radio Club meeting July 2, 2021 in-person only. 7:32pm

Roll: Nora KC9MLV, Jim W9JPR, Kurt WB9FMC, Patti KC9LYE
There were about 40 people at tonight’s meeting.

Ron KB9TCX, presented the colors. Steve W9KXT, said a prayer and read a poem. Mike WA9ZPM, provided music.

President’s Report: by Nora KC9MLV, Welcome visitors, and new members.

Health & Welfare: George N9VOK, former President of Hamfesters is SK.
George passed in 2020, we only just heard the news. Jude W9DUT, (old call WD9FUM) sk on June 25, 2021. Jude was a member of Hamfesters.

Tonight’s Program: Our Annual Picnic presented by Connie AC9CK, and Rick Reynolds W9DDOQ, Thanks

Minutes: The minutes from the last meeting were approved by W9JPV, and Don KC9EQQ.

Treasurer’s Report: by Kurt WB9FMC, the club spent money on food and club shirts.

Field Day 2021: by Jim W9JPR, FD June 26-27 was rained out, our site at Southbridge Church in Orland Park was flooded. The decision to cancel was made on Friday, June 25. But, Kurt WB9FMC, made CW contacts at the site. Jim W9JPR, voice contacts, and Al N9ZD, voice, and CW, contacts from their QTHs. So, ARRL received FD numbers from Hamfesters W9AA.

Hamfest 2021: by Jim W9JPR, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 Peotone, IL.
Will county fairgrounds. Please take tickets, buy/sell. Tonight Jim signed up people to work the gates. Al N9ZD, there will NOT be VE testing at our hamfest. Ron KD9IPO, ARRL Assoc. Manager. will present a program “Handling Radio Pile Ups”.

Adjournment: 8:00pm

Split the Pot Winner: Paul KD9RRY
Door Prize Winners: Peggy K9QLM, Ron KB9TCX, Jim W9JPR, Charlie Dieringer, Steve W9KXT

Hamfesters VE Testings

Hamfesters conducts FCC authorized VE (volunteer examiner) tests for Technician, General, and Extra class licenses monthly.

Date: 2nd Saturday of each Month

Location: Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Time: 0900 hrs

Walk-ins accepted with FRN number in hand

The VE Team is NOT CONSIDERING any exams during the Hamfester’s Hamfest in August.

Exam Candidates: You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. Already Licensed? Please bring your Amateur License and Copy of Your License. Also, Bring any CSCE from previous Exams and A Copy if FCC has not acted upon.

Exam Session Requirements
Candidates could go directly to the FCC CORES User Account and Registration
page: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

FEES: (currently $15) for the test. We urge you to bring the exact amount of cash. NO CHECKS or CREDIT CARDS EXCEPTED!

VE Coordinator: Al Bukowski – N9ZD

N9ZD@ARRL.NET

PLEASE – NO TELEPHONE CALLS!

Exam Day
What to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session:

1. One legal photo ID (identification):
   a. State Driver’s License
   b. Government issued Passport
   c. Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card
   d. Student School Photo ID card
   e. State Photo ID card
2. If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:
   a. Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)
   b. Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
   c. Social security card
   d. Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit
   e. School ID card
   f. School or Public Library card
   g. Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on
   the Form 605.
3. Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise two non-photo IDs are required. Minor children (under the age of 18) may be accompanied in the room by an adult during the test.
4. FCC Registration Number (FRN): VECs are required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form.
   New license applicants MUST create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions.
   Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. Examinee Must bring their FRN number to the Exam Session.
   For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the FCC’s Registration page and the FCC’s Registration instructions page. Per FCC rules, a valid email address is also mandatory on the application form.
5. If applicable, bring a printed copy of either your official Amateur Radio license or a reference copy available from the FCC website, or the original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by FCC, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The photocopy(s) will not be returned.
   Instructions on how to obtain an official FCC license copy are on our Obtain License Copy web page.
6. Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen for in-person sessions.
7. A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed. You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session. Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable, as long as they’re free
   of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used. In addition, iPhones, iPads, Androids, smartphones, Blackberry devices
   and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability, may NOT be used.

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Hamfest 2021!

• When: August 1st, 2021
• Where: Will County Fairgrounds
• How Much?
  • Advance Tickets: $8.00 (w/ double stub)
  • At door: $10 (w/ Single Stub)
  • Kids under 12 are Free!
• We already have vendors signing up!
• Tickets can be purchased online here.

August 2021 Contest Calendar

From WA7BNM Contest Calendar Website

+ SARL HF Phone Contest	1400Z-1700Z, Aug 1
+ ARS Spartan Sprint	0100Z-0300Z, Aug 3
+ Batavia FT8 Contest	0000Z, Aug 7 to 2359Z, Aug 8
+ 10-10 Int. Summer Contest, SSB	0001Z, Aug 7 to 2359Z, Aug 8
+ SKCC Weekend Sprintathon	1200Z, Aug 7 to 2359Z, Aug 8
+ European HF Championship	1200Z-2359Z, Aug 7
+ North American QSO Party, CW	1800Z, Aug 7 to 0559Z, Aug 8
+ ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance Contest	1800Z, Aug 7 to 1800Z, Aug 8
+ 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Aug 9
+ WAE DX Contest, CW	0000Z, Aug 14 to 2359Z, Aug 15
+ QRP ARCI European Sprint	0800Z-1100Z, Aug 14
+ Maryland-DC QSO Party	1400Z, Aug 14 to 0400Z, Aug 15
+ NJQRP Skeeter Hunt	1700Z-2100Z, Aug 15
+ Run for the Bacon QRP Contest	2300Z, Aug 15 to 0100Z, Aug 16
+ SARTG WW RTTY Contest	0000Z, Aug 21 to 1600Z, Aug 22
+ ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest	0600 local, Aug 21 to 2359 local, Aug 22
+ North American QSO Party, SSB	1800Z, Aug 21 to 0559Z, Aug 22
+ CVA DX Contest, CW	2100Z, Aug 21 to 2100Z, Aug 22
+ ARRL Rookie Roundup, RTTY	1800Z-2359Z, Aug 22
+ SKCC Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Aug 25
+ Hawaii QSO Party	0400Z, Aug 28 to 0400Z, Aug 30
+ ALARA Contest	0600Z, Aug 28 to 0559Z, Aug 29
+ World Wide Digi DX Contest	1200Z, Aug 28 to 1200Z, Aug 29
+ YO DX HF Contest	1200Z, Aug 28 to 1200Z, Aug 29
+ W/VE Islands QSO Party	1200Z, Aug 28 to 0300Z, Aug 29
+ Kansas QSO Party	1400Z, Aug 28 to 2000Z, Aug 29
+ Ohio QSO Party	1600Z, Aug 28 to 0400Z, Aug 29
+ CVA DX Contest, SSB	2100Z, Aug 28 to 2100Z, Aug 29
+ SARL HF CW Contest	1400Z-1700Z, Aug 29

Club Information

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Photos from the June Meeting

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