posted Feb 25, 2012 9:27 PM by Brian Lawler
At the February MBARC Meeting....
Bruce Prior, N7RR explained his idea for a replacement for the antiquated "RST" signal reporting code. His article detailing the "CS" system appeared in the February issue of QST. You can download a concise reference to "CS" in the PDF links below. |
posted Feb 20, 2012 11:30 PM by Brian Lawler
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Budd WB7FHC is going to show hi Arduino based code reader project at the MBARC Digital Group meeting tonight (Tuesday Feb 21) at the Ferndale Library. All are welcome to attend. Watch his YouTube video ->
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posted Jan 23, 2012 10:50 AM by Brian Lawler
Bruce N7RR is leading an Extra class self-study program which will culminate with a exam at 4142 Britton Loop District 4 fire training facility in Bellingham on February 12 at 2pm local time. The exam is open to ALL classes (Tech-Gen-Extra), no registration required. Please look over the Exams info for details on completing required forms and exam prep.
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posted Jan 23, 2012 10:36 AM by Brian Lawler
The MBARC CW/Digital Contest runs the entire month of February, which means you get a bonus day this year. Details about the contest are on the EVENTS section of the MBARC web site. The purpose of this contest is to have FUN and get people to try something new. This year the rules were tweaked to allow contacts at your lowest transmitter setting. We don't want to exclude participants just because their transceiver can't be set at or below 5 watts. If you have a Google account, you can use the customized spreadsheet template to submit your log. |
posted Jan 16, 2012 2:52 PM by Brian Lawler
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MBARC Repeater Group, MBARC Digital Group, and Blaine ACS are cancelling this week's meetings. |
posted Jan 4, 2012 8:54 PM by John Guenther
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updated Jan 4, 2012 8:57 PM
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This Amateur Extra Class license is well within the capability of any General Class or Advanced Class amateur and is coming to Western Washington. This course takes place at your home, on the internet, and on the air (on the 75 m and 2 m bands). At-home instruction begins in early January 2012. The process climaxes with face-to-face sessions on one weekend in February – just before Valentine's Day.
The regular formal in-person sessions take place in Bellingham on Friday February 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., then all day Saturday February 11, with appropriate breaks, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the VEC exam session starting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday February 12.
Optional informal practice sessions will also occur on Friday February 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The venue is the Britton Loop Whatcom Fire District 4 Station, 4142 Britton Loop Road, Bellingham.
You must be a General Class or Advanced Class amateur to join the program. The cost for the course, including the textbook, is $39. The VEC fee is payable separately at the start of the VEC session. If two people from the same household are taking the course, you can share the textbook and only one fee is charged.
Please make your check or money order payable to Bruce Prior and mail it to Bruce Prior N7RR, 853 Alder Street, Blaine, WA 98230. Be sure to include your name, callsign, address, telephone number and email address. It would be helpful if you could send an email to Bruce at n7rr@mail.com as soon as your check is in the mail, indicating whether or not you plan to attend the in-person sessions in February.
Even if you are unable to join the weekend sessions, you can still participate in the at-home portion of the course and then find a VEC session on your own. There is an extra reason for attending the VEC session in Bellingham on February 12, however. Following the exam, we'll hold a door-prize drawing. Only brand-new Extra Class amateurs who passed the exam in that VEC session will be eligible for the drawing. |
posted Dec 28, 2011 4:52 PM by John Guenther
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Heathkit IT-17 Tube Tester - $125
Heathkit VTVM Meter - $25
Please call John K7JHG at (360) 319-8041 if interested.
Ten Tec Scout Model 555 Mobile Transceiver w/manual, mic and all plug in band modules 10,12,15,17,20,30,40,80,160 - $500
NCG Tri-Band 7/21/50 SSB/CW Transceiver - $175
Yaesu Landliner - $45
Curtis EK-430 Electronic Keyer - $40
Drake W4 2KW Wattmeter - $50
Please call Ted at (360) 224-8297 if interested. |
posted Oct 26, 2011 10:55 AM by Brian Lawler
The program for the November 8 2012 meeting of the MBARC will be Amateur Television (ATV). This is full speed NTSC analog video. KNØN will be showing and demonstrating the ATV equipment station built by MBARC member John K7QAJ. |
posted Oct 19, 2011 10:25 AM by Brian Lawler
Just a reminder that the meetings come early in November. The second Tuesday MBARC meeting is on the 8th and the third Tuesday DG meeting is on the 15th! |
posted Oct 12, 2011 10:09 PM by Brian Lawler
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The MBARC Board has announced a program to promote kit building and sharing. Suggest a kit idea to the board and if they accept it, they will reimburse up to $50 toward the cost of the kit after you have completed the kit and shared your experience with the club. The following is the official announcement of the program.
The purpose of
this program to to promote electronic kit building within the members of the MBARC.
Requirements:
1. Must be an active member to the MBARC
2. Electronic kit must be amateur radio related (suggestions:)
a. CW keyer
b. computer interface
c. transceiver QRP (
tuna tin, small wonder etc. )
d. SDR receiver ( software defined radio )
e. Test
equipment SWR bridge, watt meter,
3. Limit one kit per year The program to
run from November 1st. To June 1st each year. The MBARC will
reimburse the builder up to the sum of
$50.00 for a completed kit.If the total
cost to the builder is less than $50.00 then in full.The builder
shall report the the club as to his/hers progress during the project.The builder
shall demonstrate or make a presentation to the club at a regular meeting with the
completed project
Any and all
decisions shall be made be the MBARC board of directors. |
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