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Photos by Ken Wontor KW4DI and Ron Cowherd K4GYD
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, June 11, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 21 present.
The meeting was opened by Club Treasurer Bruce Huyck. Bruce welcome and asked each attendee around the room to give their name, and amateur call.
The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
Sunday night nets are at 9:00 PM on 147.060 Mhz. PL 179.9
June 17 Frank KY4LDS 14 check-ins
June 24 Jeff KM4LDP 12 check-ins
July 1 Eric K4YUS 12 PARA, 10 ARES
July 8 Logan KG4VKB 13 check-ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 4253 grids; 10. AI4EY Fred Carter, 2032 grids; 15. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 1370 grids; 17. KC4WPS Roger Good, 1470 grids; 21. KO4XJ John Hudson, 1199 grids; 23. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 1152 grids; 33. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 941 grids; 48. ND4X Paul Smith, 547 grids; 54. KB9BVL Jeff Wielgos, 504 grids; 55. AB4IQ Ed Pflueger, 500 grids; 64. W4KU, Wallace Shankle, 428 grids; 68. KW4DI Ken Wontor, 412 grids; 71. NU4N Dave Tucker 396 grids; 77. N4FZ Gene Summers 366 grids; 78. KJ4CO John Chandler, 346 grids; 79. W4NJA 337.
Current grid contest results may be found at: https://igc.arrl.org/leader-board.php
We are happy to report that Vardie Gene Bunch successfully upgraded to the General class FCC license. Congratulations Gene. We cordially invite you to enjoy your new license status and join us at future monthly meetings.
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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, May 14, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 24 present, including three FCC Amateur License examinees.
The meeting was opened by Club Vice President Ken Wontor. VP Wontor asked each attendee to give their name, amateur call and a report of their amateur activities during past month.
The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
Sunday night nets are at 9:00 PM on 147.060 Mhz. PL 179.9
May 20 Jeff KB9BVL 12 check-ins
May 27 Frank KY4LDS 14 check-ins
June 3 Eric K4YUS 12 PARA
June 10 Steve NW9W 9 check-ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 3953 grids; 9. AI4EY Fred Carter, 1934 grids; 14. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 1319 grids; 15. KC4WPS Roger Good, 1268 grids; 21. KO4XJ John Hudson, 1091 grids; 24. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 975 grids; 25. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 940 grids; 45. KB9BVL Jeff Wielgos, 504 grids; 49. AB4IQ Ed Pflueger, 450 grids; 55. W4KU, Wallace Shankle, 428 grids; 57. KW4DI Ken Wontor, 412 grids; 59. ND4X Paul Smith, 392 grids; 60. NU4N Dave Tucker 392 grids; 66. KJ4CO John Chandler, 346 grids.
Current grid contest results may be found at: https://igc.arrl.org/leader-board.php
We are happy to report that three individuals successfully passed their FCC Amateur Radio license exams at the close of the May meeting. Pictured (LtoR): John Harrison and Shane Martin, both new Techs and Wayne Reid upgraded to Extra. Congratulations to all three. We cordially invite you to enjoy your new license status and join us at future monthly meetings.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, April 9, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 26 present, including two FCC Amateur License examinees.
The meeting was opened by Club President, Jeff Wielgos followed by each attendee giving their name and amateur call.
The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
Sunday night nets are at 9:00 PM on 147.060 Mhz. PL 179.9
April 15 Jeff KB9BVL 13 check-ins
April 22 Jeff KB9BVL 11 check-ins
April 30 Eric K4YUS 12 check-ins
May 6 Logan KG4VKB 14 PARA/12 ARES
May 13 Ken KW4DI 10 check-ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 3592 grids; 6. AI4EY Fred Carter, 1773 grids; 14. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 1209 grids; 18. KO4XJ John Hudson, 1024 grids; 21. KC4WPS Roger Good, 976 grids; 23. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 907 grids; 25. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 811 grids; 41. KB9BVL Jeff Wielgos, 498 grids; 49. AB4IQ, Ed Pflueger, 410 grids; 48. KW4DI Ken Wontor, 311 grids; 58. KJ4CO John Chandler, 346 grids.
Current grid contest results may be found at: https://igc.arrl.org/leader-board.php
Several people have asked how to install the N1MM logging program on their computer as the KY QSO Party gets closer. The attached PDF has the basic information for downloading and configuring the application for the KY QSO Party. This is written for the first time installer, or state QSO Party participant, not a seasoned contester who uses the program on a weekly basis.
KY QSO Party N1MM Configuration and Contest Operation
Thanks to Paul Smith the web site for the KY QSO Party is now up and running. Please check the Side Bar link often for latest news: http://www.kyqsoparty.org
We are happy to report that two individuals successfully passed their FCC Amateur Radio license exams at the close of the April meeting. Pictured (L): Sean Anderson, new Tech and (R) Wayne Reid, new General. Congratulations to both. We cordially invite you join us at future monthly meetings.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, March 12, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 28 present, including 4 FCC Amateur License examinees.
The meeting was opened by Club President, Jeff Wielgos. The usual order of business was altered this night due to a special Skype presentation presented by DX Engineering.
Cory Gibson (W3CDG) from DX Engineering, Akron Ohio, gave a SKYPE presentation of “A Practical NVIS Antenna for Emergency or Temporary Communications.” Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) is a propagation mode which uses high angle radiation to send signals almost straight up to be reflected back to Earth for very effective short to medium distance communications. This mode of operation makes it ideal for in-state communications during disasters or other emergency situations. The military has used NVIS techniques for decades to provide short haul communication with other units on the ground. Click WP-NVIS-Rev3 for a PDF file giving theory behind the design and construction of the antenna.
Due to the meeting agenda’s unusually large number of items to be covered, the customary Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were not given. The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
March 18 Logan KG4VKB 10 check-ins
March 25 Frank KY4LDS 15 check-ins
April 1 Greg KY4A 10 PARA ck-ins; Logan 10 ARES
April 3 (tornado warning) Dave Dewey 13 check-ins, Don Fuller, Garry Wheatley 15 ck-ins @ WX Station.
April 8 Ken KW4DI 10 check-ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 2740 grids, 42/day; 10. AI4EY Fred Carter, 1235 grids, 17/day; 13. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 1020 grids, 14 day; 18. KO4XJ John Hudson, 894 grids, 13/day; 20. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 785 grids, 10/day; 23. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 663 grids, 10/day; 36. KB9BVL Jeff Wielgos, 479 grids, 6/day; 40. AB4IQ, Ed Pflueger, 364 grids, 4/day; 46. KJ4CO John Chandler, 323 grids, 5/day; 47. KC4WPS Roger Good, 320 grids, 7/day; 49. KW4DI Ken Wontor, 311 grids, 4/day.
Current grid contest results may be found at: https://igc.arrl.org/leader-board.php
The PARA Kentucky QSO Party web site, kyqsoparty.org is now up and running, thanks to Paul Smith. Please check the Side Bar link often for latest news.
We are happy to report that four individuals successfully passed their FCC Amateur Radio license exams at the close of the March meeting. Results are: Kevin Hawkins and Gene Bunch became new Technicians. Roger Good and Bruce Hesley became new Generals. Congratulations to all.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, February 12, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 29 present, including 5 FCC Amateur License examinees. The meeting was opened by Club President, Jeff Wielgos (KB9BVL). Jeff invited attendees around the room to introduce themselves with their name and call.
The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
February 18 Jay KD9HRH 15 check-ins
February 24 Garry KD4GCY 16 check-ins to called Emergency WX Net
February 25 Eric K4YUS 15 check-ins
March 4 Logan KG4VKB 15 PARA, 12 ARES
March 11 Ken KSW4DI 12 check-ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 2278 grids, 48/day; 14. AI4EY Fred Carter, 797 grids, 14/day; 16. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 750 grids, 14/day; 18. KO4XJ John Hudson, 715 grids, 15/day; 19. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 560 grids, 9/day; 21. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 508 grids, 8/day.
Current grid contest results may be found at: https://igc.arrl.org/leader-board.php
The PARA Kentucky QSO Party web site, kyqsoparty.org is now up and running, thanks to Paul Smith. Please check the Side Bar link often for latest news.
We are happy to report that five individuals successfully passed their FCC Amateur Radio license exams at the close of the February meeting. Results are: Lloyd Watson (KD4DFM) Extra; Mark Thorn (KN4HYV), General; Michael Hicks (N9ARK) , General; Eric Jones, Technician; and Michael Keller, (not pictured) Technician. Congratulations to all.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association was held Monday, January 8, 2018 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140, in Paducah, KY. There were 20 present, including 2 visitors. The meeting was opened by Club President, Jeff Wielgos (KB9BVL). Jeff invited each attendee around the room to introduce themselves with their name and call.
The business portion of the meeting was as follows:
January 14 Dave W4WKN 12 check ins
January 21 Jay KD9HRH 13 check ins
January 28 Frank KY4LDS 11 check ins
February 4 Logan KG4VKB 5 check ins
February 11 Jeff KB9BVL 12 check ins
1. N4QS Dave Perry, 1477 grids; 10. KO4XJ John Hudson, 483 grids; 11. K4GYD Ron Cowherd, 478 grids; 17. KS4V Bruce Huyck, 393 grids; 18. W4WWS Steve Parmley, 367 grids; 20. AI4EY Fred Carter, 349 grids.
6 PARA club members make up 30% of top 20 KY entries.