SARA Newsletter

January 2008        Web address is: www.ctsara.org/        Issue Number One

Repeaters: W1EE 146.655 Out 146.055 In PL-100Hz.    W1EE 447.125 Out 442.125 In PL-114.8Hz. Now on the air! 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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January's Program

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Paul, N1ii gave a program and demonstration about computers at the SARA January meeting.

        

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SARA SUNDAY NIGHT NET.  We encourage all of the SARA members to join in the informal net on the Stamford Repeater every Sunday night at 8:00 PM. After about a half hour of friendly discussion, we play the “Amateur Radio News line” with the latest happenings in amateur radio. Make yourself heard, join the net.

Dates for 2008 VE exams: Find latest up to date information at: www.ctsara.org/VEtest.htm. If you have any questions about what is required call Ernest at 203- 348-3993.  Next VE exam: 2008 Dates will be published soon.

VE - TESTING & CLASS MAILING List.  http://www.ctsara.org/subscribers.htm 

Membership List: Ernest, KA1NGG has a new paper Membership List that will be distributed at the  SARA monthly meetings. List will NOT be on the internet! If any portions of the SARA Membership List are incomplete or not accurate please contact Ernest. This will include the correct: name, mailing address, mailing address, e mail address. Please contact Ernest, KA1NGG to make sure all your information is correct. 348-3993.

Norwalk ARES nets are scheduled on the First Monday of each month at 8:00 PM. All Radio Amateurs are welcome, and encouraged to check in. SARA members are welcome and encouraged to check in each month.  http://www.gnarc.org/ares/norwalkares.html 

CT ARES  Sorry, I should have included this in the earlier note :-)  Memberships only need to be renewed once each year. The database can be updated anytime you care to make a change in your data.    

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Hamfest

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13 Jan 2008, NLI Section Convention / Ham Radio University
ARRL NLI Section and NLI Clubs
http://www.HamRadioUniversity.org
Talk-In: 146.850 (PL 136.5)
Contact: Neil Heft, KC2KY
27 Midday Drive
Centereach, NY 11720
Phone: 631-231-1700 Ext 32 (D) or 631-737-0019 (N)
Bethpage, NY
Briarcliff College
1055 Stewart Avenue
Div: Hudson
Sect: New York City-Long Island

16 Feb 2008, Flea Market
Algonquin Amateur Radio Club
http://www.n1em.org
Talk-In: 147.27+ (PL 146.2)
Contact: David "Shack" Haralambou
427 Stearns Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508-357-2272 Ext. 1 (Before 9 PM)
Fax: 508-357-2273
Marlborough, MA
Marlborough Intermediate Elementary School
Thresher Drive
Div: New England
Sect: Eastern Massachusetts

SARA Officers For 2008

President: Fred Cunningham K1FC. Vice President: Jeanine Cariri, K1YQ. Secretary / Newsletter: John Sabini WB1GRB. Treasurer: Ernest Laug, KA1NGG and Trustee of the SARA Repeater; James Markus N1ZFS

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SARA Monthly Meeting, January 3, 2008

Location, Stamford Government Center

Attendance: 24

Unless noted, meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month in the Mural room of the Senior Center, at the Stamford Government Center, Tresser & Washington Boulevard, Stamford Connecticut. Meeting starts at 8:00 pm. Convenient save parking. Twenty Four hour security. All our welcome to attend. Directions. 

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Secretary’s Minutes

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Ernest , KA1NGG announced that the SARA dues structure will be changing. This is because of increased expenses. This is to make the dues more even. Our  insurance has increased and we have repeater expenses another would be Field Day. These are our major expenses.

Proposed Dues will be $20 for all members and family.. $10 for students and members who have moved away and wish to retain membership.

Donations other that dues can also be made. SARA is a tax exempt organization and donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.  A more detailed mailing will be sent out in February.

Both of our club repeaters are under used. Ernest made a plea for people to monitor and use our repeaters.

EchioLink as been temporary disabled because of a conflict problem with the controller. The technical committee is working on the problem.

Fred, K1FC talked about having more VE's to help with the testing and how simple it is. We are also planning to give more classes in the future and need volunteers.

SARA is considering scheduling the VE testing for three sessions.  In the past year it was four per year, which was a holdover from prior years when we rotated the schedule with two other clubs who have since dropped VE Testing.  The schedule for 2008 will be posted on our web site and at the ARRL when it is finalized.

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 For Sale/Classified

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If you have any ham radio equipment to sell or have sold an item please contact me. Also use the Classified / For Sale which you can edit. 

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a 70cm (440-450MHz) Yagi antenna to use on my scanner site. If you have one please contact me.

Thanks, ---
Tom Alessi - K1TA
E-Mail: Tom AT Alessi.NET     AT= @
www.ScanCT.com | www.TomAlessi.com | www.RadioMechanic.com     Posted: 9/5/07

For Sale or Make offer. For Sale or Make offer. Kenwood TS-711A 2m all mode-$200. Kenwood TS-700A 2m all mode (not working) $25.00. Kenwood TS-751 2m mobile 2m all mode (not working) $25.00.Heathkit millimeter IM-5284- make offer. Heathkit RLC  Bridge IB-5281- make offer. Heathkit RF Oscillator IG-5280-make offer. Kenwood s-599 speaker- $15.00. MFJ vhf/uhf swr/watt meter mod.817 - make offer. Heathkit HM-2102 swr-rf meter make offer. Astatic D-104 mic - make offer. Cushcraft R-5 hf antenna-make offer. Two- Cushcraft 9 elements 2m beam $20.00 each. I a m selling for Silent key's son. Call me at 203-531-1001 or email at n1tks AT att.net. All equipment in Greenwich, CT. Posted: 2 Sep. 2007.

I have a 2 meters amplifier for sale. It is an HL62V. It is .5 - 5 watts in with 35-40 watts out. $25.00.
Contact me at:  K1EHW  AT  arrl.net (George)    AT= @

K1DZH wants to clear out his Junk Box. QST's from the 50's and 60's, power transformers, chokes, coils, capacitors, switches, miscellanies from the vacuum tube days. Call 656-2744.

Drake TR-7 complete station with accessories for sale $1295.00. Johnson KW Matchbox tuner $375.00
Galaxie 5 HF station $165.00 Stan WA2NRV WA2NRV AT WECA.ORG  Updated Sept. 2, 07

LOOKING FOR YAESU 902DM  or the 901 dm. Call, Bill, KB1NCP. (203) 395 - 9090.  

 

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WE NEED YOU TO:

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1. Information to be used to compile the new club roster.

2. Submit a check for the appropriate amount of dues to support the work of the club and repeater.

SARA Dues are $20.00 for regular members and families, and $10.00 for students who are living 100 miles or more from the repeater site. 2008 Application Form

Send a check with SARA dues for the year 2008 to:

Stamford Amateur Radio Association
Post Office Box 112833 Stamford, CT. 06911-2833