Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:44:30 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/ BARC, Cape Cod, MA en-us http://www.barnstablearc.org/images/ http://www.barnstablearc.org/ site-admin@barnstablearc.org http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=140 It's back up! We replaced the antenna again today, taking down the Bozak that we put up yesterday. The VSWR was 10:1 ! The UHF to N adapter seams to be the major culprit with this problem, it was tested on the ground after it was taken down and had a good VSWR, and about 3:1 with the adapter. A new X50NA was reinstalled, this antenna has a N connector already on it. We are still looking into the random noise problem. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:21:57 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=138 The 146.955 repeater will be down for testing/service today starting after 11:00am. It will be back on the air tonight. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:35:32 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=135 Henry Fales KZ1V passed away on 2-15-2010. No service has been scheduled as of yet. He was a VE and was very instrumental in licensing many hams on and off Cape Cod. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:18:56 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=134 BARC is oppose passage of H-4475 unless it is amended to protect amateur radio, for example, so that the passage in Chapter 90, Section 13 which exempts Citizen Band radio also include an exemption for amateur radio operators. Our concerned that the law might be interpreted so as to make mobile amateur radio operations illegal. An exemption for FCC-licensed amateurs in the law would allow us to continue training for & providing emergency & public service communications to our communities. Amateur radio operators perform many public service activities ranging from mobile emergency reporting to the National Weather Service and emergency management agencies during storms to support of charity road races and we couldn't do that if amateur radio operators weren't allowed to communicate while on the road. We request that H-4475 not be passed unless amended as requested. Please contact your senator and inform them of your view on passage of this bill. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:58:52 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=129 We are aware of the problems with the repeater, it appears to be an antenna related problem. :( (again!) More detailed info can be found in the repeater log section. (members only) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:30:50 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=125 Amateur Radio ClassTechnician Level Dates: November 27 - 29, 2009. Time: 1 - 5 PM Registration Deadline: November 7 Location: Meeting Room - Stop & Shop, E. Harwich Duration: 12 Contact hours - 3 sessions of 4 hours each. Everyone planning to take the class needs to email their registration info to Dana by or before November 7. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:42:52 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=124 For Sale: Turn-Key ready GE Mastr-Exec II 440MHz Repeater with Micro Computer Concepts add-ons professionally installed inside the case plus duplexer and antenna. All manuals included. Add RF cables and 13.8v Power supply and your on the air. Sold.... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:35 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=123 SOUTH DENNIS — John B. Morris, 86, peacefully passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:04:16 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=122 The website was moved to a difference server between 3-5am today. No one should notice any difference, but if you do please contact me. 73, Mark Avery - N1ZPO Site Admin. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:20:26 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=121 There will be work at the repeater site tonight (10/10/09) and Sunday (10/11/09) It will be necessary to take the repeater off the air on Sunday during the work. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:27:02 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=119 Helen J. Wykes, 87 and the mother of Karen Boyson, N1WCQ died on September 11, 2009 at the Eagle Pond Rehabilatation Center Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:19:21 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=118     The Department of Defense has continued it's effective shut down of 440MHz repeaters in southeastern Massachusetts. They are citing interference to the PAVE PAWS installation located on Cape Cod. This is the second round of testing the DOD has done that resulted in Amateur repeaters going off the air. The DOD has not come out and said that 440MHz repeaters are not allowed in our area, but their history over the past two years says otherwise. It is still legal to operate a 440MHz repeater at 50w PEP, however history is proving you will not be doing so for long. After the first round tests the ARRL suggested that 440MHz repeaters reduce power to help mitigate any further interference. One such repeater on the Cape did just that. The K1ISS 447.325MHz repeater in N. Eastham reduced their power to 4.5w PEP. But on August 13 they received a letter that informed them they needed to reduce there power by an additional 15dB! BARC was in the process of putting the club 440MHz repeater back into service when this notice was sent to K1ISS. After discussion at the September 14 2009 club meeting a decision to stop all 440MHz repeater related operations and liquidate the existing club equipment was made. The club's repeater is higher, closer and running more power, so there is no point in continuing to spend club funds on what we believe has no chance of not being shut down. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:22 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=117 barnstabeARC.org will be undergoing a big change in the beginning of 2010! The entire website you see now is going to be replace. There are several technical reasons for this change, but the overall reason is to offer users a better experience. Since the site was developed in 2004 it has had a lot of changes made to it's core code. The changes make upgrading more and more difficult. The new site will start fresh and support current web standards. You will be able to do everything they do now. Actually you will be able to do more. The look will be different but the change is for the better. The user interface is very easy to use. Some of the notable changes will be: User editable personal information that will interact with the roster Ability to add "page" content with ease No HTML knowledge needed WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) HTML editor Better e-mail support Development is already underway on a testing server and I will keep you posted! Just a interesting note to the scope of the project this website has over 6,600 files, this includes NONE of the site content, that is all in a data base. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:54:49 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=116   The Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk will be utilizing the 146.955 repeater for there event on September 11, 12 & 13th. All non event traffic is asked to please keep any use to a minimum or use an alternate repeater if possible during the event hours. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:56:16 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=112 The BARC/PARC 2009 FD was lots of fun and a great success. Although there are always things we can do better, things really came together thanks to the efforts of Chris KB1PVQ, Mark N1ZPO, Paul W1NP, Paul WA1JSE and many others. Our info has already been submitted to the ARRL and we should do very well in the overall standings. The summary of our FD is included below. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:59:09 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=110 Field Day 2009 is June 27-28 with setup on the 26. This year BARC and the Pilgrim Amateur Radio Club will be holding a joint event at BSA Camp Greenough in Yarmouthport. Signs will be posted to direct you to the Field Day site location. The camp will be in session and you must drive slow! You may be stopped and question by camp staff as to why you are in camp, just tell them you are participating in the radio Field Day. Public Welcome: The public is welcome to attend this event between 2:30pm - sunset Saturday and 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday You will be given an opportunity to operate a HF radio and contact other stations throughout the country. Club Member Dinner: There will be potluck dinner for ALL club members Saturday evening at 6:00pm. Please bring a side dish or desert. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages will be provided. Operators Needed! We always need operators at Field Day, especially the over night hours. Please contact Rob Leiden, K1UI if there is a specific time you can operate. He will set up a tentative schedule for operators and times for the event. There will be a signup sheet for operators and times also in the tent. K1UI will be the call sign used for the event. Setup will begin at 10:00am on Friday June 26 and into that evening and will continue into Saturday morning. The ARRL contest will start at 2:00pm Saturday afternoon and end at 2:00pm Sunday afternoon. Shelters and restrooms will be provided. Antennas will be erected for 80M, 40M, 20M, 15M, 10M, 6M and 2M. Slow scan TV and other digital modes will also be used. Radios, power supplies and tuners will be provided for these bands. However, If you plan to operate and feel more comfortable using your own radio, you may bring one along with a keyer or mic.. You can attend if you don't want to operate: If you do not want to operate you are welcome to attend as well. We will have a sign up sheet for attendees as well as pictures taken. If you take pictures you can send them to Rob Leiden who will compile them for distribution. Directions to Camp Greenough: Route 6 (Mid-Cape Hwy) to Exit #8 - North onto Union Street toward Yarmouth Port - bear left onto White Rock Road - turn left at second cross road onto Pine Street. Camp Greenough will be on your right immediately after crossing the railroad tracks. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:06:33 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=109 The June meeting has been changed to 1700 on June 8 at the same location, the Red Cross Chapter House in Hyannis. The speaker will be our ARRL Affiliated Club Coordinator,Bo Budinger, WA1QYM and the topic will be "Growing Your Local Club". Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:22 -0500 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=101 Paul W1NP to present Slow Scan TV demonstration Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:14:04 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=100 Cape Cod National Seashore News Release CONTACT: Barbara Dougan, Education Specialist 508-255-3421 x 16 KM1CC, the Cape Cod Marconi Club will operate on January 17 and 18, 2009 to commemorate the sending of Marconi’s first transatlantic message sent 106 years ago from his Wellfleet Station to Great Britain. The Marconi station site is now within the boundaries of Cape Cod National Seashore which was established in 1961. KM1CC will operate from a temporary station at a National Park Service facility, the Coast Guard Station, Eastham, MA. This station is 5 miles south of the original site in grid locator FN 51. Licensed amateur radio operators are welcome to join KM1CC at the Coast Guard Station from 8:00 am- 4:30 pm on Saturday January 17, and from 8 am- 2 pm on Sunday January 18. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:17:12 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=99 Chris, KB1PVQ will be the featured speaker at the January 5 meeting of BARC. Chris will be explaining the change over from analog to digital TV and what it means to us. Chris is on "the inside" of it all since he is employed by Comcast and brings a wealth of information on the subject. Please come join us for Chris' talk, some refreshments and good fellowship. The (monthly) meeting will be held at the Red Cross Chapter House basement meeting room at 7:00 PM on Monday January 5. The Chapter House is on South St. in Hyannis, one block south of Main St. After the talk and refreshments, we'll have a brief business meeting. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:39:35 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=98 The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club welcomes it's newest member Gaynor Foster - KB1ROE. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:36:10 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97 The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club welcomes it's newest member Evyn Newton - KB1PBH. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:14:20 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=96 Chris, KB1PVQ will be the featured speaker at the Janaury 5 meeting of BARC. Chris will be explaining the change over from analog to digital TV and what it means to us. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:28:29 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=93 Approximately 50 scouts plus members from 3 local radio clubs (Pilgrim A.R.C., Barnstable A.R.C., and Falmouth A.R.A.) on Cape Cod participated in the 51st JOTA held October 18 & 19, 2008 at Camp Greenough in Yarmouthport, Massachusetts. Also in attendance were a number of girl scouts, friends, and adults. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:57:44 -0600 http://www.barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92 Looking to participate in the JOTA? Local amateur radio operators will be hosting a JOTA location at Camp Grenough on Pine Street in Yarmouth. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:42:46 -0500