Butte Repeater News as of (about) December 25, 2024
From Ed Bodenberger following an email to Ed:
THE FOREST SERVICE HAS CUT ALL POWER TO THE SITE. THEY SAY THE WHOLE PLACE SHOULD BE RE WIRED FOR ALL SERVICES UP THERE. WE HAVE NO INFO AS TO WHEN POWER WILL BE RESTORED. THE SITE IS A FOREST SERVICE LOOK OUT NAMED RED MTN.? THE ELEVATION IS CLOSE TO TEN THOUSAND? FEET. MAY BE NEXT SPRING MIGHT BE A GOOD GUESS.? BAH HUMBUG.? 73? ED W7ARO
Posted by: Carol B Flaherty KA7ROL
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Thanks Trevor for zipping up there and checking that. Hope it is something simple for Harley to fix...
Gus? WY7GUS?
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-------- Original message -------- From: "Trevor kg7kcv via groups.io" <trevlanes@...> Date: 12/17/24 09:27 (GMT-07:00) Cc: "Trevor kg7kcv via groups.io" <trevlanes@...> Subject: Re: [W7ED] 82 repeater issues
Power system and linking radios were found to be working. Transmit portion of the 82 general electric radio is not working. Radio is now with Harley for diagnostics. On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 2:24?PM Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote: Let me know when. I will head up with you. I double checked all my gear to make sure it wasn't my stuff. Even had clear LOS and no luck.
Gus
-------- Original message -------- Date: 12/6/24 09:49 (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [W7ED] 82 repeater issues
When the trail opens to over snow travel, I will head up there. This will?be January 1st.
You are the first to report an issue with 82. Thanks.
On Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:41:06 AM MST, Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote:
In th last 2 weeks, I have not been able to send or receive from the 82 repeater on Bucks Ridge. Is anyone else having issues with the 82??
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Gus
WY7GUS?
West Yellowstone?
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I¡¯m tracking members by year so we can see how many donate for each year. Everyone who donates from now on is listed as 2025 new member. Sorry about your call! Neil Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
P.O. Box 4424
Bozeman, MT 59772-4424
406-581-1575
I'm not new and my call sign is KE7SJZ
On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 11:19, Neil kl7jgs via Hello all,
We have two new ERA members that have donated by PayPal.
They are:
Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ
Daniel Houthit? KK7OTC.
Thanks to you both!
73,
Neil KL7JGS
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Power system and linking radios were found to be working. Transmit portion of the 82 general electric radio is not working. Radio is now with Harley for diagnostics. On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 2:24?PM Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote:
Let me know when. I will head up with you. I double checked all my gear to make sure it wasn't my stuff. Even had clear LOS and no luck.
Gus
-------- Original message -------- Date: 12/6/24 09:49 (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [W7ED] 82 repeater issues
When the trail opens to over snow travel, I will head up there. This will?be January 1st.
You are the first to report an issue with 82. Thanks.
On Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:41:06 AM MST, Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote:
In th last 2 weeks, I have not been able to send or receive from the 82 repeater on Bucks Ridge. Is anyone else having issues with the 82??
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Gus
WY7GUS?
West Yellowstone?
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Event: 88 repeater net - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
#cal-reminder
Reminder: 88 repeater net
When:
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Denver
Where:
146.88- 100Hz
View Event
Description:
Tuesday night repeater net
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I'm not new and my call sign is KE7SJZ
On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 11:19, Neil kl7jgs via groups.io <kl7jgs@...> wrote: Hello all,
We have two new ERA members that have donated by PayPal.
They are:
Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ
Daniel Houthit? KK7OTC.
Thanks to you both!
73,
Neil KL7JGS
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Good idea Robin!
I think we will start a discussion with the club at the next meeting and make a punch list for groups?we should reach out to. The grant money we received does indicate that we need to start with Scouts, but then we can go from there, so some of this outreach may need to come out of club funds.
Keep the ideas coming, though! Really appreciate everyone's support here.
Spencer - KJ7SSS
On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 7:36?AM Robin KJ7VVo via <robinwilliams= [email protected]> wrote: How about contacting the home schooling organization in the Valley. Out in the country a great many kids are home schooled. I can find out who heads it up by asking my neighbor.
Robin KJ7VVO
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Hello all,
We have two new ERA members that have donated by PayPal.
They are:
Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ
Daniel Houthit? KK7OTC.
Thanks to you both!
73,
Neil KL7JGS
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How about contacting the home schooling organization in the Valley. Out in the country a great many kids are home schooled. I can find out who heads it up by asking my neighbor.
Robin KJ7VVO
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I was the Director of Operations at the Montana Science Center (by the mall).? I left the Center a couple years ago as I moved to Whitehall.? The executive director also left to pursue other interests.? Sadly, the Science Center closed down permanently just a few months ago.?
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Hello all,
After a long? Facebook hiatus and I'm starting to get caught up with the ERA Facebook page. I just approved two new members.
My goal is to get more posts and get others to join.
The last post was quite some time ago, but promise to put photographs on so everyone can see the sites and equipment.
Please go over and join. I'll get you approved asap.
Also if anyone wants to cross post, please feel? to so so.
Neil? KL7JGS
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Hi gang:
Am reluctantly going to sell my HQ140x while I can still get my old friend up the stairs and out of the basement as it is a true boat anchor. I am about thirteen years older than the radio.The unit is cosmetically in very good to exceptional condition on the outside and very good on the inside. All the dark maroon knobs match and the tuning is gear driven, no dial cord! Sn 697 so it was likely built in 1953. It works fine but in the interest of full disclosure the band switch needs cleaning and the unit would benefit from an alignment. Radio is very stable after a brief warm up, see the Eham reviews under amateur receivers. Asking $175 as that is at or below the low end market price from what i see. Would consider trade for something lighter like a HQ100a, HQ110a, HQ170 ,HQ180, DrakeR4B, Hallicrafters of some flavor or ? with some cash added either way +/-. Need something to go with the DX60b. Will be listing on QTH.com but thought I would try local first as the shipping will be outlandish at close to $150. The radio is a true classic and one of the finest of its era. If interested can send pictures by cell phone.
73"s David
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Neil,
Thank you for all your great ideas!? Also another Leon had suggested approaching the public libraries about filling a display window with ham gear and info about the ham hobby.? All great ideas for displaying and presenting to the public.? I will add them to our club ideas bin!? Thank you for sharing these great ideas--keep em coming!
On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:31:04 AM GMT-7, Neil kl7jgs via groups.io <kl7jgs@...> wrote:
Hello all,
At the last meeting outreach for recruiting new hams was discussed.
A couple of thoughts. In the past we would use some of the funds from
GHRC to buy a new set of ARRL study and operating books for the Bozeman
Public Library as a donation. Generally we would replace the books every
two years. I believe that the ARRL has a package price for a set. It
might have been $200.00.
Another idea is the science school down by the Mall has shown and
interest in setting up a station there.
Neil KL7JGS
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Hello all,
At the last meeting outreach for recruiting new hams was discussed.
A couple of thoughts. In the past we would use some of the funds from GHRC to buy a new set of ARRL study and operating books for the Bozeman Public Library as a donation. Generally we would replace the books every two years. I believe that the ARRL has a package price for a set. It might have been $200.00.
Another idea is the science school down by the Mall has shown and interest in setting up a station there.
Neil KL7JGS
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Hello all,
Here are the new 2025 Members for ERA that donated via the PayPal method by 12-13-2024.
Thanks to all that have donated so far.
Thanks and 73,
Neil KL7JGS
Rob Maher NR7B
Mickey Lessley KK7NNE
Fredrich Robinson
Norm Reger KD7TQM
My apologies Fredrich, I haven't been able to find your call sign. Please let me know and I'll update the list.
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MSU's W7YB Monday Simplex Meetings and Repeater Net Meetings Since Beginning of the Fall Semester 2024
Perhaps someone else has been recently successful in joining MSU's amateur radio frequencies!
My last contact was in April 2024. I emailed W7YB Radio Club <w7yb.msu@...> at the end of September 2024, asking if they were meeting by radio, but I did not receive a response.?
MSU's previous W7YB Simplex Net on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. FM 145.000, 146.000, and 147.00 (145.125 backup).
MSU's previous W7YB Repeater Net on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. FM (offset minus 5.00 MHz) 442.700 transmit and 447.700 (PL tone 77 Hz).
MSU's previous W7YB Repeater Rag Chew on Saturdays at 2:26 p.m. (same settings as on Thursdays).
To confirm that I have not made a contact since then, I attempted again tonight, 12/9/2024 (Monday).
Carol B Flaherty KA7ROL
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Event: 88 repeater net - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
#cal-reminder
Reminder: 88 repeater net
When:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Denver
Where:
146.88- 100Hz
View Event
Description:
Tuesday night repeater net
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Eaglehead Repeater Association
Hello all,
As we get close to 2025 it's time to solicit donations for the Eaglehead Repeater Association (ERA). The amount suggested is $30.00. Everyone that donates for the year becomes a voting member of ERA for that year. Contributing members can also hold a board position. ERA is? a IRS 501(C3) so all donations are tax deductible.
There is some misunderstanding of the role that ERA plays in the local repeater systems. ERA is a separate entity from GHRC and MARLA and has a separate budget. ERA is responsible for the maintenance of the repeaters that it owns. Those repeaters are the Bridger Ridge 146.88, the Buck ridge 146.82, the West Yellowstone 146.720, MSU Cobleigh Hall 447.700 and all of the linking radios between the sites. ERA also holds the USFS permit for the Buck Ridge radio site and is a member of the Bridger Ridge Radio Users Group.? All donations go to purchase parts for the repeaters and pay other expenses as they come due. These expenses normally are liability insurance, site insurance for Buck Ridge and Bridger Ridge and site rent for Bridger Ridge. Expenditures normally run about $2000.00 a year. Currently in the bank we have $2645.27. Three years ago we has an equipment donation from the family of a silent key that was sold and that netted us about $3000.00. That helped keep us in the red until now with the additional yearly dues collected.
I'll cover ERA and explain more about it and it's role at the January GHRC meeting.
There are 4 current board members. They are Harley Leach (KI7XF) President, Neil Ramhorst (KL7JGS) Treasurer, Norm Reger (KD7TQM) Secretary, and Todd Gahagan (WA7U), the at large member appointed from GHRC membership. Board members hold a three year rotating appointment with one member replaced every year.
Donations can be made the following ways:
PayPal through GHRC the web site,
Direct through the PayPal Web Site. Search for Eaglehead Repeater Association
Send a check to the shared ERA-GHRC PO Box 4381 59772
At the GHRC monthly meeting.
I'll be acknowledging members as they donate here on the reflector.
Thanks,
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
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Gus,
Yes it is! ?Every Saturday at Cafe M in Belgrade from 9 AM -12. Would really like to meet you! Swing by for a cup of coffee.?
Stacy
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On Dec 6, 2024, at 7:32?PM, Carolyn kf7yus via groups.io <cjoanchips@...> wrote:
? Can't be there...sorry. I have a Board Meeting.
73 Carolyn KF7YUS On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 7:16?PM Sally kj7wfn via <legacylogs2= [email protected]> wrote: Yes!
Come join us. Maybe Trevor will be there and we can discuss that ol' 82.?
Starts at 9 at Cafe M on main st in Belgrade
On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 7:05?PM Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote: Is this going on tomorrow??
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Can't be there...sorry. I have a Board Meeting.
73 Carolyn KF7YUS
On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 7:16?PM Sally kj7wfn via <legacylogs2= [email protected]> wrote: Yes!
Come join us. Maybe Trevor will be there and we can discuss that ol' 82.?
Starts at 9 at Cafe M on main st in Belgrade
On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 7:05?PM Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ via <jeffreydavidparker= [email protected]> wrote: Is this going on tomorrow??
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Carol KA7ROL
Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ
Spencer KJ7SSS
Robin KJ7VVo
Stacy KK7CJV
Carolyn kf7yus