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Members
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W4FST
Fred
July 10th

 

KF4CJE
Jim
July 11th

 

W2UAF
Bill
July 19th

 

K4RLC
Bob
July 19th

If your Birthday does not appear,
I don't have it.  Please email me n4xml@w4gs.org 

 

 

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2135

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 This Weekend on the Bands

 July 3rd  - July 5th

WLOTA Contest
 http://www.wlota.com/rulec.htm

 

 

Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest
 http://www.radioclubvenezolano.org/rules.htm

 

 

Original QRP Contest, CW
http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html

 

WA7BNM Contest Calendar Link
(To check out more Contests)

 

 

 

 

Grand Strand Amateur Radio Club Presents

17th Annual Grand Strand

BeachFest 2009

ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest

 Saturday, October 31, 2009

♦♦ New Location ♦♦

St. Michaels – Duffy Center

542 Cypress Ave.

Garden City, SC
 

CONTACTS:

Bob Gagliardi - n4xml@w4gs.org                                 Ralph Lambert - aj4gr@w4gs.org

VE Testing

Clayton Brantley - kc4oi@w4gs.org

Click Here for more details

 

 

It's BACK 

GSARC Classified Section

Here is a convenient LINK to the new and improved site.  If you have any questions send me and email n4xml@w4gs.org and I will be glad to help.  This link can also be found on the sidebar.

 

 

GSARC Repeaters Access

Due to constant interference on the GSARC Repeater network it was suggested to implement PL tone on all the receivers.  This was brought before the membership at the March 2008 meeting in the form of a motion and the results of the vote was unanimous to comply with, one condition was to have the PL tone of 85.4 Hz  announced.  Effective April 1, 2008 this change will be implemented.  Please pass this information to all on any nets you may check into whether they are local or otherwise.

 

 

 

Sunday Night Net Frequency Change

At the May 2007 Monthly Club meeting the membership unanimously voted to keep the proposed change for the Sunday Night Net to be continuously held on the 147.330 (PL tone 85.4Hz) repeater.   

The currently scheduled Noon Time Net that is held at 12:30 on each Wednesday has had very little activity and it was to decided to continue but without a scheduled Net Control Station.  With that being stated, if you are available around that time just give a shout and enjoy the camaraderie of whomever joins in.

73

Bob Gagliardi, N4XML

 

 

South Carolina ARES Net

 

Nets are held on the first and third Monday of every month at 6:00 PM local time.  Net Frequency is 3993.5 kHz with an alternate of 3990 kHz.  For more information follow this link to the SC Section ARES webpage.

 

 


Skywarn Update

The Georgetown, SC repeater (147.375) is now part of the K4SHP/AD4TZ Repeater Linking System.  During times of severe weather, a ham radio operator should receive and transmit a quality signal using that repeater from downtown Georgetown and rural Georgetown County when The Greater Horry County Skywarn is in activation.  This upgrade to the system was much needed to enhance coverage from Murrells Inlet to the Santee River on the Georgetown/Charleston County line.  Of course the NWS in Wilmington welcomes the upgrade as many more reports of severe weather can be passed from that area using Skywarn as one of its sources.  Once again a big thanks goes out to Jason Morgan (K4SHP) and Eddy Byerly (AD4TZ) for their time and efforts in making this all happen.

Here is an updated list of repeaters associated with K4SHP / AD4TZ Repeater Linking System.  All have a PL Tone as listed except the new 147.375.

        Frequency   PL Tone           Normal Coverage

        146.655       123 Hz       The Grand Strand Beaches & Conway
        147.090       123 Hz       Conway, Surfside Beach, Socastee, Loris & Rural Horry & Marion Counties
        444.900       100 Hz       Conway, rural central Horry County
        223.980       100 Hz       Conway, rural central Horry County
        147.375                        Georgetown, Andrews, Pawleys Island, Georgetown County

 

 

Check Your License ! ! !

Don't get caught short.  KF4CJE, Jim sent me an email and asked that I post the following link.  http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/amateur/licensing/renewal.html  He apparently like most of us have not checked the expiration date on our FCC Amateur Radio License lately and he had to do a quick renewal, thanks to the technologies of today he was able to comply with this online and said it was a breeze.  I have taken the liberty to check all members call sign with the FCC site to see when your license expires and the list below is the result.  I will attempt to keep the list available and as the months approach I will alert you.

 

 

Club Jacket

Club Jacket still available from Margie Owens, KE4YWO. Olen, W4EZR will be glad to take your order or you can contact Personal Stitches on the website. Shirts and hats are also available to anyone who wants to place an order.  

 

 

Why Become a Club Member?

That's a fair question. Click here to read Jim's, KF4CJE, very compelling reasons!

 

 

NTS Traffic Handling Manual

Written by Bob Conder K4RLC for the Wake County ARES group. Simple and concise, it shows you exactly how to use the ARRL Message Form. While you're there, check out the other features of that fine site. Message Traffic Info and Training

 

 

Message Forms and Manuals

 

Get the forms and instructions you need to handle traffic - download them on the Message Forms & Manuals page.

 

 

How about a QSL from outer space?

Or, better yet, what about helping kids talk to an astronaut? Check out the new ARISS pages!

 

 

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