October 2022 – HamGab

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Secretary’s Beat – Meeting Minutes

Friday Sept. 2, 2022 Hamfesters amateur radio club W9AA meeting 7:32 pm

There were about 20 attending tonights meeting. I forgot to get the sign in sheets from the meeting. Please check Hamfesters.org for news updates.

Roll: Nora kc9mlv, Jim w9jpr, Kurt wb9fmc, Patti kc9lye

President’s notes: by Nora kc9mlv, Christmas party tickets are on sale tonight, $25.00 each. Friday Dec. 2, 2022 at the Garden Chalet resturant in Worth. Welcome visitors: Bob from the Cook County EMA, Dan Peters grandson of Steve w9kxt, & Peggy k9qlm, Peters, and new member Katie kd9vql. Thank you Mike wa9zmp, for the improvement you’ve made in the sound system tonight.

Health & welfare: Cindy n9cas, sister Tammi has died, the service is Sept. 10th. Gregg Rosenberg AB9MZ, continues to have health concerns, Gene w9png, wife Paula has had surgery and is still in the hospital.

Minutes: Last month club minutes approved by John kb9fqb, and Bob n9kwg.

Treasure’s Report: by Kurt wb9fmc, we made a $700.00 profit at our 2022 hamfest.
We’ve done better than other clubs.

Secretaries’ Report: by Patti kc9lye, Here are the current officers, and board members. Officers; Pres. & Health/Welfare contact: Nora kc9mlv, Vice Pres.: Jim w9jpr, tresasurer: Kurt wb9fmc, Secretary : Patti kc9lye,
sargent of arms, & board member: Don kc9eqq, trustee :Gene w9png, Board Members: Nora kc9mlv, Steve w9kxt, Cindy n9cas, Kurt wb9fmc, Don kc9eqq, Rich kb9ntx, & John kb9fqb.
Both Nora & Don hold two offices because we don’t have enough volunteers.
Please think about running for officer, or board member. Any of us can answer questions.

Programs tonight: Sharon Davis Brian w9hlq, better half, talked to us about income tax, and property tax rebates, thanks Sharon.
And, 3D Printers & 3D Modeling by Debra Daun, she did a presention at our August hamfest too. Both programs were very good, thanks Debra.
Oct. Program Metro DX This true story is a real thriller.
Also, club’s 2023 nominations of officers, & board members.
Nov. Steve Cooper will give us a music program
**And, club 2023 elections, if needed. If needed means if someone is stepping down, and/or someone new is running.**

Hamfest 2022: by Don kc9eqq, and Jim w9jpr, Thanks, to all who attended, and volunteered at our hamfest. There was rain in the surrounding area, attendance was lighter. It didn’t rain at the fairground until about 11:30 am. Our vendors were pleased with their sales. Vendors enjoyed our annual pizza dinner the night before the hamfest at the fairgrounds. Hamfest Top prize winners were: Mike k9lsh, $200.00 and Guy Benni $100.00
Top hamfest ticket seller both advanced & gate is Keith w9vci, Thanks Keith

Education: Our club will offer a Tech license class beginning Oct. 1st, it meets twice each week in person, Saturdays at 11:00 am, and Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, each class is two hours. Students must purchase the 5th edition of the Tech manual. At the last class students will take their exam. See Hamfesters.org for more details. The location of classes is on the Hamfesters.org website. These classes are in Oak Forest.

Field Day: by Jim w9jpr, FD 2023 June 24, & 25.

Adjournment: Kurt wb9fmc, & John kb9fqb, at 9:15 pm.

Split the Pot winner: Vince w9vec, he gave the money back to the club, thanks Vince.
Door prize winners: Steve w9kxt, Peggy k9qlm, Dan Peters, Mel ne9a, Mike wa9zpm, Vince w9vec, keith w9vci, kd9gvy, Kurt wb9fmc, Bob n9wdv, Don kc9eqq.

FOR SALE by Owner

FOR SALE by Ayman N9SES:

• Kenwood TS-570D Used Very Good Condition
• MFJ-651Microphone Equalizer New
• Icom IC-V8000 VHF Transceiver Used Very Good Condition
• EB-104 HF AMPLIFIER KIT W/EXTRAS New Never Assembled
• Navy Receiver Model R-1051B/URR (Rare) Working But One Dial Slips Sometimes
• Navy Receiver Model R-1051B/URR (Rare) Working 100% Very Accurate HF Receiver
• Navy Transmitter T827B/URT Very Extremely (Rare) Working Condition
• Alinco DJ-175T VHF FM TANSCEIVER Like New Codition
• RM Italy KL703 Liner Amplifier Used Very Little.

Contact Ayman N9SES through his QRZ page.

FOR SALE by Kurtt WB9FMC

Flex 6400 with ATU and extended warranty (good until June 2025).

New Flex Price	What I paid (Jun2021)
Flex 6400 w/ATU       $2,429.00	$2,289.00
Extended warranty     ??	$175.00
________	____________
Total                          $2,429.00	$2,464.00

Asking $2,200.00

Note: To transfer the warranty costs $89.00

Also: I have a Maestro on order for $1,199.00 with a 2023 delivery date. The price is currently $1,299.00. I don’t know if that price will “hold” until they build them, but I might be willing to split the difference when it becomes available.

Drake Equipment

Note: I have listed here what WB4HFN gathered prices for this equipment in 2009.*

	WB4HFN 2009 prices
2-B receiver	$201
2-BQ speaker & Q multiplier	$160	(both: $435)
T-4XC transmitter	$340
R-4C receiver	$570
AC-4 power supply	$193
MS-4 speaker	$127
FS-4 frequency synthesizer	$585	(complete station: $1,815)
DC-3 power supply	$68

2-B/2-BQ Asking $400

4 Twins w/FS-4: Asking $1,500

Note: I would like to sell the 2B/2BQ as a set as well as the Drake 4 twins and FS-4 as a set. I am open to all offers.

* See: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeSalePriceHistory.htm

Kurtt  WB9FMC kurtt@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500

ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program

from ARRL VEC VE Newsletter

The ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program went into effect on April 19, 2022. ARRL will cover the one-time $35 application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years old for tests administered under the ARRL VEC program. The $35 FCC application fee will be reimbursed after the ARRL VEC receives the completed reimbursement form and the new license has been issued by the FCC. The reimbursement check will be mailed to the fee payer. Also, candidates younger than 18-years old would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC VE team at the time of the exam. The $5 fee is for all candidates under the age of 18 regardless of the exam level taken. Proof of under 18 status is required at the session. Visit the ARRL website for the program instructions and reimbursement form at www.arrl.org/youth-licensing-grant-program<http://www.arrl.org/youth-licensing-grant-program>.

The ARRL Board approved the “Youth Licensing Grant Program” at its July 2021 meeting in Hartford, Connecticut, expanding on the scope of the original motion proposed by ARRL Southeastern Division Director Mickey Baker, N4MB. The new program will cover the $35 FCC license application fee for candidates younger than 18-years old. The Board believes that “the recruitment and training of young amateur radio operators is a necessary and proper mission of the ARRL, and that subsidization of the $35 fee will reduce the number of new amateurs that otherwise would be lost from these groups,” the Board said. Initially the new program would serve up to 1,000 new license applicants under 18 years old. The program length is indefinite; it may be renewed or terminated by the Administration and Finance Committee or by the Board of Directors. The motion carried with applause from Board members.

Hamfesters VE Testings

Important Note: Amateur Radio Exams

1. Bring 2 pencils for the answer sheet, and a Black ink ball point pen for the FCC VEC 605 form we provide.  (FCC registration form)
2. Exam Candidates: Prior to your arrival. You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system online and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day.
   Once you have obtained the FRN number, please bring it with you to the exam location. To apply for the FRN, please go here.>>>  https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do 
   Already Licensed? Please bring your Official Amateur License and Photo Copy of Your License. The FRN number is printed on your FCC License. (also found on the GMRS license if you have one) ALL Copies are filed with all testing materials. You will keep the originals. The FCC ULS CORES system must have a valid email address.  Otherwise you may not get your License.
   The FRN number is a requirement on the FCC 605 form we provide and your Exam answer sheet.
3. A fee of $15 dollars is charged for the examination. Payment is Cash ONLY — no credit cards or checks accepted.
4. Please bring a photo ID such as a Government Drivers License or US passport.
5. Exam location is at Oak Forest City Hall 15440 S. Central Ave. Oak Forest.  Enter through the Police Station Door and follow the ARRL EXAM Signs to the Exam Area.
6. Yes, You may bring your calculator, however you must demonstrate that all memories are erased.

NOTE:     Starting  April 19, 2022 the FCC $35.00 Amateur Application Fee Starts. This new fee will only apply to applicants for a new 10 year License, renewal, rule waiver or a new vanity call sign.  (The $35.00 Application Fee is non-refundable) There will be no charge for future License Upgrades or administrative updates, such as a change of mailing address or email address.

The New $35.00 Fee will NOT be collected by the VE’s (Volunteer Examiners). ALL Exam paperwork including exam fees, answer sheets and Form 605s are mailed to the ARRL-VEC headquarters.  If you passed your exam the ARRL-VEC will submit your information to the FCC. Once the FCC runs batch processing, they will email you the process to pay the $35.00 fee. (usually credit card) You will have Ten calendar days to pay per instructions giving by the FCC. If payment is properly transferred, the FCC will then email instructions to download your License.  You will have 30 days to download the Amateur license. 

Again, The FCC must have your valid email address in the ULS CORES system.

ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program starts on April 19, 2022

Anticipating the implementation of the fee in 2022, the ARRL Board of Directors, at its July 2021 meeting, approved the "ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program <https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-board-establishes-program-to-cover-initial-fcc-license-fee-for-young-applicants>." Under the program, ARRL will cover a one-time $35 application fee for license candidates younger than 18 years old for tests administered under the auspices of the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC). Qualified candidates also would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC upon examination.

To give yourself practice on all the questions: Please click on the Website below that contains Exam Flash Cards Go to  >>>  https://hamexam.org/   Click on the Flash Cards for the Class of Exam you wish to study. You can also take the practice Exams found on the same Web Site. It’s free and a good practice prior to any Exam Session.

73’s   Al – N9ZD   VE examiner

October 2022 Contest Calendar

From WA7BNM Contest Calendar Website

+ Worked All Provinces of China DX Contest	0600Z, Oct 1 to 0559Z, Oct 2
+ Oceania DX Contest, Phone	0600Z, Oct 1 to 0600Z, Oct 2
+ California QSO Party	1600Z, Oct 1 to 2200Z, Oct 2
+ Peanut Power QRP Sprint	2200Z-2359Z, Oct 2
+ German Telegraphy Contest	0700Z-1000Z, Oct 3
+ ARS Spartan Sprint	0100Z-0300Z, Oct 4
+ SARL 80m QSO Party	1700Z-1900Z, Oct 6
+ QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party	0000Z-2359Z, Oct 8
+ Makrothen RTTY Contest	0000Z, Oct 8 to 1559Z, Oct 9
+ Nevada QSO Party	0300Z, Oct 8 to 2100Z, Oct 9
+ Oceania DX Contest, CW	0600Z, Oct 8 to 0600Z, Oct 9
+ Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB	Cancelled for 2022
+ SKCC Weekend Sprintathon	1200Z, Oct 8 to 2359Z, Oct 9
+ Arizona QSO Party	1500Z, Oct 8 to 0500Z, Oct 9
+ Pennsylvania QSO Party	1600Z, Oct 8 to 2200Z, Oct 9
+ South Dakota QSO Party	1800Z, Oct 8 to 1800Z, Oct 9
+ 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Oct 10
+ 10-10 Int. 10-10 Day Sprint	0001Z-2359Z, Oct 10
+ EACW Meeting	1900Z-2000Z, Oct 13
+ 10-10 Int. Fall Contest, CW	0001Z, Oct 15 to 2359Z, Oct 16
+ New York QSO Party	1400Z, Oct 15 to 0200Z, Oct 16
+ Worked All Germany Contest	1500Z, Oct 15 to 1459Z, Oct 16
+ Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint, CW	0000Z-0200Z, Oct 16
+ Illinois QSO Party	1700Z, Oct 16 to 0100Z, Oct 17
+ Run for the Bacon QRP Contest	2300Z, Oct 16 to 0100Z, Oct 17
+ ARRL School Club Roundup	1300Z, Oct 17 to 2359Z, Oct 21
+ AGCW Semi-Automatic Key Evening	1900Z-2030Z, Oct 19
+ NTC QSO Party	1900Z-2000Z, Oct 20
+ Stew Perry Topband Challenge	1500Z, Oct 22 to 1500Z, Oct 23
+ SKCC Sprint	0000Z-0200Z, Oct 26
+ CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB	0000Z, Oct 29 to 2359Z, Oct 30

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