Grant Topic 1: Welfare Messaging System.
Since most of our club members are here on the reflector, we need to discuss before the next meeting (7/11/24) so decisions can be made and voted on during the meeting. In the last several months two topics have been mentioned by club members as to activities and direction of the club. One being the Welfare Messaging System and two is increasing club membership with community outreach programs (Boyscouts being the most logical beginner step). ?There are at least 3 different club members who have written grants before so I think we could get this done by the soon approaching grant deadline.
Mark(KU7O) and Eric(KE7NLU) have started the process setting up their individual radio systems to be able to do Welfare Messaging System.? A living document with the 'recipes' needs to be documented for each set-up.? So as new hams come aboard and want to participate in the Welfare Messaging System, the club will have the documents to help each individual with their individual radio system.? I will be asking Mark and Eric to document their individual process with a parts list.
We have Robin(KJ7VVO), Sue(KK7RYG), and Carolynn(KF7YUS) interested in the Welfare Messaging System so far.? If any others are interested in learning and helping with the Welfare Messaging System, please email me your name and what radio you plan to use for the WMS.? A windows PC will be needed as well.
To recap:
Who is interested?
What radio would you plan to use for the Welfare Messaging System?
Again, discussion needs to happen this week-before the club meeting so actions can be voted on at the club meeting to meet the deadline for grant submission.
de KK7CJV
Stacy
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Will do, Rob.
Don, n7flt
On 7/2/2024 9:36 AM, Rob nr7b via
groups.io wrote:
Don, if you can get the W7YB QSL cards to me at MSU, I can put
them in the Cobleigh ham shack.
Rob Maher
P.O. Box 173780
MSU ECE
Bozeman, MT 59717-3780
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No but I may not have opened every cabinet
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On Jul 2, 2024, at 10:12?AM, Don n7flt via groups.io <n7fltqrp@...> wrote:
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No signs or the flag were in the trailer when we brought the
trailer into town.? Nor were they
there the last time the trailer was used in 2019....so missing
for a long time.
Don, n7flt
On 7/2/2024 9:55 AM, Stacy KK7CJV via
groups.io wrote:
Mark,
When you cleaned out the MCU( Mobile Communications Unit) trailer,
did you come across a banner or signage for the club?? When Eric
and I came to help with the trailer I did not see any.? Did you
see any in your travels?
Stacy
KK7CJV
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Some night CW Ops would be great, Ronnie.? CW tends to be more
productive at night
than SSB.? Bob, W7LR? (on CW) and me (on SSB) used to swap bands
at night whenever he had
worked out 40 or 80 m.? We tried to maximized Qs on CW because
phone usually wasn't all that great,
especially on 80 m!?
Don, n7flt
On 7/2/2024 10:10 AM, Ronnie ai7dk via
groups.io wrote:
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Don
I have already volunteered to do the night shift
but would rather be on CW.? I am familiar somewhat with N1MM
logger but I will need to get more training on using the various
function keys.? I have N1MM logger on my computer and was trying
to use it but some major difficulties came up and I optioned to
use HAMRS.? Will go back and try to practice N1MM.? Thanks for
the information.? It is eye opening.
Ronnie
From the N1MM W7ED Field Day Log:
ARRL Field Day (June) - 2024-06-22 1800Z to 2024-06-23
2100Z - 147 QSO
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Total Time On 07:33? (453 mins)
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I didn't realize we operated so little!? Only 71/2
hours of the 24 we were allowed!
We tried a CDE rotor at FD some years
ago. It added complexity to the tower installation
and a 5 or 8 conductor cable and another
control box for very little gain in Qs.? Using a tag
line to point the beam is not the
problem. To add contacts we need to OPERATE!
W7ED went more than 13 hours with no
operator,
hence no contacts (from 0139 Z to 1456
Z).
Hopefully next year we'll have a
multi-band dipole or a vertical up for night use....if
we can get
anyone to operate then....night
time is THE time to learn:? slower, not so hurried or
harried.? Great for
learning how to operate in the FD
environment (Section abbreviations, classes of
operation,?
timing, voicing - SSB)? as well as
learning how to use the various
lights (AC/DC), furnace, stove, &
batteries in the GHRC trailer.
Perhaps next May & June we can have programs to
show folks how to
operate with N1MM, the radio, the
trailer and the generator?
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 11:58 AM, Carol KA7ROL via wrote:
Mark, Pres, remarked during Field Day
2024 that a controller (other than him!) for the GHRC
antenna’s rotation would probably increase our number
of contacts during Field Days. Carol KA7ROL and
Pat(rick) KK7KGP P.S. We enjoyed making contacts on
June 22. Thank you for mentoring us — Mark and
Spencer!
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No signs or the flag were in the trailer when we brought the
trailer into town.? Nor were they
there the last time the trailer was used in 2019....so missing
for a long time.
Don, n7flt
On 7/2/2024 9:55 AM, Stacy KK7CJV via
groups.io wrote:
Mark,
When you cleaned out the MCU( Mobile Communications Unit) trailer,
did you come across a banner or signage for the club?? When Eric
and I came to help with the trailer I did not see any.? Did you
see any in your travels?
Stacy
KK7CJV
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Don I have already volunteered to do the night shift but would rather be on CW.? I am familiar somewhat with N1MM logger but I will need to get more training on using the various function keys.? I have N1MM logger on my computer and was trying to use it but some major difficulties came up and I optioned to use HAMRS.? Will go back and try to practice N1MM.? Thanks for the information.? It is eye opening. Ronnie
From the N1MM W7ED Field Day Log:
ARRL Field Day (June) - 2024-06-22 1800Z to 2024-06-23 2100Z - 147
QSO
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Total Time On 07:33? (453 mins)
----------------------------
I didn't realize we operated so little!? Only 71/2 hours of the
24 we were allowed!
We tried a CDE rotor at FD some years ago. It
added complexity to the tower installation
and a 5 or 8 conductor cable and another control
box for very little gain in Qs.? Using a tag
line to point the beam is not the problem. To add
contacts we need to OPERATE!
W7ED went more than 13 hours with no operator,
hence no contacts (from 0139 Z to 1456 Z).
Hopefully next year we'll have a multi-band dipole
or a vertical up for night use....if we can get
anyone to operate then....night time is THE
time to learn:? slower, not so hurried or harried.? Great for
learning how to operate in the FD environment
(Section abbreviations, classes of operation,?
timing, voicing - SSB)? as well as learning how to
use the various
lights (AC/DC), furnace, stove, & batteries in
the GHRC trailer.
Perhaps next May & June we can have programs to show folks
how to
operate with N1MM, the radio, the trailer and the
generator?
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 11:58 AM, Carol KA7ROL via
wrote:
Mark, Pres, remarked during Field Day 2024 that a
controller (other than him!) for the GHRC antenna’s rotation
would probably increase our number of contacts during Field
Days. Carol KA7ROL and Pat(rick) KK7KGP P.S. We enjoyed making
contacts on June 22. Thank you for mentoring us — Mark and
Spencer!
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Mark,
When you cleaned out the MCU( Mobile Communications Unit) trailer, did you come across a banner or signage for the club?? When Eric and I came to help with the trailer I did not see any.? Did you see any in your travels?
Stacy
KK7CJV
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Don, if you can get the W7YB QSL cards to me at MSU, I can put them in the Cobleigh ham shack.
Rob Maher
P.O. Box 173780
MSU ECE
Bozeman, MT 59717-3780
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Uh, Todd.? I do still some (many) W7ED QSL cards? but....they are the plain Jane ones we used
after Field Day, not the shiny ones with the logo.? ;-(
Don, n7flt
P.S.: if anyone has contact info for W7YB I still have some (30) of their QSL cards from
when we used that call sign.? KE7X? didn't want to do the QSLing so I got stuck with it.
On 7/1/2024 5:06 PM, Don n7flt via groups.io wrote:
Uh, Todd.?? I may still have some of those ...if I can find them!
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 3:00 PM, Todd wa7u via groups.io wrote:
It's on the club QSL cards also as I remember.? WA7U
Yes it is on the letterhead.
Designed by Fred Sanford in the 80's.
I'll try and get a copy to you.
Neil
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Talk to Mark or Eric about Welfare messaging. They are the only two trained to do it right now and we need more people involved. I’m waiting for a computer so I can participate. Robin - KJ7VVO
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Meeting July 11 -Not the 4th
The meeting was moved to the 11th due to Thursday being the 4th of July. 7:00 SAR building
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Agh!. It’s been moved to the 11th. I saw Mark on Thursday or Friday and verified it with him. It was moved due to Thursday being the 4th of July. - Robin KJ7VVO
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There are signs for field day but I don't know where they are. I had thought they were in the club trailer.
On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 13:05, Sue KK7RYG <Gghopper62@...> wrote: The thrust behind my bringing this up is it seems to cover the 2 projects that have been discussed at meetings - getting youth and scouts involved and emergency communications. ?Is there equipment needed for that which may be expensive and a grant helpful?
Re: timing - there is a document in the ARRL site with fillable questions: 10 questions on the Transformative Impact and 8 on Execution. Capability.?
It does not seem that rigorous.?
See a sample filing for student outreach:
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You do have to be accountable for what is to be done and provide progress updates.?
This could open the door and move some things forward. What the old saying nothing ventured, nothing gained. Or - you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.?
As I said, I’m happy to help but I don’t have the technical knowledge on what what would be useful for the communications project. ?
On Jul 1, 2024, at 12:35?PM, Don n7flt via groups.io <n7fltqrp@...> wrote:
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Somewhere there is a flag/banner for W7ED....used to be on the
wall at the EOC.? Haven't seen it
in years....perhaps someone will come across it and return it to
club President or to the trailer?
Likewise, there are/were signs to direct folks to Field
Day...some used to be stored in the GHRC trailer
but I haven't seen them in 5 or six year either.? Hopefully they
will turn up?
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 10:42 AM, Stacy KK7CJV via
groups.io wrote:
Sue,
Wow great info.? It will
need to be brought up and decided on at this next club
meeting.? That will be the tough one.? I don't think the
club even has signage/banners to set up for field day or any
other event that it will do.? So I see a need for a banner.?
Other items will need to be discussed at the meeting.? Would
you be able to write a grant by the deadline?? It seems to
be a quick turn around.? We should really try.
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Enjoy the day!
Sue D.
KK7RYG
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I am definitely interested in emergency communications. Carolyn KF7YUS
On Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 12:12?AM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Since most of our club members are here on the reflector, we need to discuss before the next meeting (7/11/24) so decisions can be made and voted on during the meeting. In the last several months two topics have been mentioned by club members as to activitities and direction of the club. One being the Welfare Messaging System and two is increasing club membership with community outreach programs (Boyscouts being the most logical beginner step).? There are at least 3 different club members who have written grants before so I think we could get this done by the soon approaching grant deadline.
Grant Topic 1:? Welfare Messaging System. A discussion thread of what equipment is needed to equip our club, members, and possible incoming hams who would like to help with emergency communications. A budget outline for educational materials, parts, cables, etc.??
Grant Topic 2:? Boyscouts. Build directional antennas with 30 Kids, budget outline for parts Educational materials, etc.
On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 09:26:47 AM MST, Sue KK7RYG < gghopper62@...> wrote:
Thoughts? Grants up to $25k available.? I’m happy to help draft. I would need the technical expertise from others.?
Note the short turnaround time -? Friday Jul 26. ? 4 weeks away.?
It would be a shame not to try and take advantage of.?
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Since most of our club members are here on the reflector, we need to discuss before the next meeting (7/11/24) so decisions can be made and voted on during the meeting. In the last several months two topics have been mentioned by club members as to activitities and direction of the club. One being the Welfare Messaging System and two is increasing club membership with community outreach programs (Boyscouts being the most logical beginner step).? There are at least 3 different club members who have written grants before so I think we could get this done by the soon approaching grant deadline.
Grant Topic 1:? Welfare Messaging System. A discussion thread of what equipment is needed to equip our club, members, and possible incoming hams who would like to help with emergency communications. A budget outline for educational materials, parts, cables, etc.??
Grant Topic 2:? Boyscouts. Build directional antennas with 30 Kids, budget outline for parts Educational materials, etc.
On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 09:26:47 AM MST, Sue KK7RYG <gghopper62@...> wrote:
Thoughts? Grants up to $25k available.? I’m happy to help draft. I would need the technical expertise from others.?
Note the short turnaround time -? Friday Jul 26. ? 4 weeks away.?
It would be a shame not to try and take advantage of.?
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The ARRL Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Club Grant Program for 2024. This is an opportunity for clubs to apply for grants up to $25,000 to fund projects in areas that will motivate and develop active radio amateurs, with an emphasis given to projects that are of a “transformational” nature. Consider applying TODAY to support a project or activity from which your club would benefit.
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Can your club create a plan to improve the active amateur radio community through education and training in, recruiting for, and promotion of amateur radio? This is for you! The application period is NOW OPEN and runs through Friday July 26, 2024 at 4:00PM Eastern Time. Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply, even if your club is not an ARRL Affiliated Club or not a 501(c)(3) organization—all are welcome to apply.
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Grant recipients will be required to share progress reports and updates with ARRL. Information about the Club Grant Program can be found at:
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Submission Deadline: July 26, 2024
Apply now at
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Rich,
Wonderful!? Looks great! Thank you!
On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:01:19 PM MST, Rich w7amt <djsky95@...> wrote:
This is the Logo I designed?  ?W7ED. It was approved by the club. W7AMT
On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 10:18?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Sounds great!! Thanks Neil and Rich!
Stacy On Jul 1, 2024, at 7:01?PM, Neil kl7jgs <kl7jgs@...> wrote:
? Rich designed a real nice one a few years ago. It was approved by the club. I’ve asked Rich to forward it on to all of us so that we could use it. I’m sure he’s got it in digital format too. Neil Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
P.O. Box 4424
Bozeman, MT 59772-4424
406-581-1575
Uh, Todd.? I do still some (many) W7ED QSL cards? but....they are
the plain Jane ones we used
after Field Day, not the shiny ones with the logo.? ;-(
Don, n7flt
P.S.: if anyone has contact info for W7YB I still have some (30)
of their QSL cards from
when we used that call sign.? KE7X? didn't want to do the QSLing
so I got stuck with it.
On 7/1/2024 5:06 PM, Don n7flt via
wrote:
Uh, Todd.?? I may still have some of those ...if I can find
them!
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 3:00 PM, Todd wa7u via
wrote:
It's on the
club QSL cards also as I remember.? WA7U
Yes it is on the letterhead.
Designed by Fred Sanford in the 80's.
I'll try and get a copy to you.
Neil
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This is the Logo I designed?  ?W7ED. It was approved by the club. W7AMT
On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 10:18?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Sounds great!! Thanks Neil and Rich!
Stacy On Jul 1, 2024, at 7:01?PM, Neil kl7jgs <kl7jgs@...> wrote:
? Rich designed a real nice one a few years ago. It was approved by the club. I’ve asked Rich to forward it on to all of us so that we could use it. I’m sure he’s got it in digital format too. Neil Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
P.O. Box 4424
Bozeman, MT 59772-4424
406-581-1575
Uh, Todd.? I do still some (many) W7ED QSL cards? but....they are
the plain Jane ones we used
after Field Day, not the shiny ones with the logo.? ;-(
Don, n7flt
P.S.: if anyone has contact info for W7YB I still have some (30)
of their QSL cards from
when we used that call sign.? KE7X? didn't want to do the QSLing
so I got stuck with it.
On 7/1/2024 5:06 PM, Don n7flt via
wrote:
Uh, Todd.?? I may still have some of those ...if I can find
them!
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 3:00 PM, Todd wa7u via
wrote:
It's on the
club QSL cards also as I remember.? WA7U
Yes it is on the letterhead.
Designed by Fred Sanford in the 80's.
I'll try and get a copy to you.
Neil
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Sounds great!! Thanks Neil and Rich!
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On Jul 1, 2024, at 7:01?PM, Neil kl7jgs <kl7jgs@...> wrote:
? Rich designed a real nice one a few years ago. It was approved by the club. I’ve asked Rich to forward it on to all of us so that we could use it. I’m sure he’s got it in digital format too. Neil Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
P.O. Box 4424
Bozeman, MT 59772-4424
406-581-1575
Uh, Todd.? I do still some (many) W7ED QSL cards? but....they are
the plain Jane ones we used
after Field Day, not the shiny ones with the logo.? ;-(
Don, n7flt
P.S.: if anyone has contact info for W7YB I still have some (30)
of their QSL cards from
when we used that call sign.? KE7X? didn't want to do the QSLing
so I got stuck with it.
On 7/1/2024 5:06 PM, Don n7flt via
wrote:
Uh, Todd.?? I may still have some of those ...if I can find
them!
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 3:00 PM, Todd wa7u via
wrote:
It's on the
club QSL cards also as I remember.? WA7U
Yes it is on the letterhead.
Designed by Fred Sanford in the 80's.
I'll try and get a copy to you.
Neil
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Rich designed a real nice one a few years ago. It was approved by the club. I’ve asked Rich to forward it on to all of us so that we could use it. I’m sure he’s got it in digital format too. Neil Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
P.O. Box 4424
Bozeman, MT 59772-4424
406-581-1575
Uh, Todd.? I do still some (many) W7ED QSL cards? but....they are
the plain Jane ones we used
after Field Day, not the shiny ones with the logo.? ;-(
Don, n7flt
P.S.: if anyone has contact info for W7YB I still have some (30)
of their QSL cards from
when we used that call sign.? KE7X? didn't want to do the QSLing
so I got stuck with it.
On 7/1/2024 5:06 PM, Don n7flt via
wrote:
Uh, Todd.?? I may still have some of those ...if I can find
them!
Don, n7flt
On 7/1/2024 3:00 PM, Todd wa7u via
wrote:
It's on the
club QSL cards also as I remember.? WA7U
Yes it is on the letterhead.
Designed by Fred Sanford in the 80's.
I'll try and get a copy to you.
Neil
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Stacy KK7CJV
Ronnie ai7dk
Rob nr7b
Robin KJ7VVo
Carolyn kf7yus