Saturday, October 21, 2017

You Are Invited to the 26th Halloween Party (2017): Summer of Love -- (Oct 15, 2017)

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Like dig, Man, didcha see my groovey tie-dye hemp shirt?
Gotta lose the beard, Man...
no, not the Old Lady, but my follicles!
You are cordially invited to experience
the 26th Halloween Party (2017):
Summer of Love
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Saturday, October 21, 2017
7 PM to 12:30 AM
(Yes, it's a week BEFORE)
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Newby Commune at 13311 - 19th Avenue NE, Seattle 98125
(Go north to 135th, turn east, and turn south on 19th)
[Map & Like Directions, Man]
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You can tap into Roger at 206-261-3790
Sam [KD7PWA]'s communication number is 206-789-3689
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It's still a music party!  
Please bring a snack to share and BYOB.
(Some beer and wine provided)
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Sam [KD7PWA] & "Pirate Radio" Dave [KD7PWB]

Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-15-2017 20:00PT


Today on the PSRG Repeater -- Jamboree-on-the-Air (Oct 21, 2017)

Jamboree-on-the-Air

Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operator's ham shack. Many times you can find the hams will come to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp.
Tell Me More
Scouts of any age can participate, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and Venturers, including girls. Once at the ham radio station, the communication typically involves talking on a microphone and listening on the station speakers. However, many forms of specialized communication may also be taking place, such as video communication, digital communication (much like sending a message on your smartphone but transmitted by radio), or communication through a satellite relay or an earth-based relay (called a repeater). The exchanges include such information as name, location (called QTH in ham speak), Scout rank, age, and hobbies. The stations you’ll be communicating with can be across town, across the country, or even around the world! The World Scout Bureau reported that the 2016 JOTA had nearly 1.3 million Scout participants from more than 30,000 locations, and reached 156 countries.
When Is It?
Jamboree-on-the-Air is held the third weekend in October. There are no official hours, so you have the whole weekend to make JOTA contacts. The event officially starts Friday evening during the JOTA Jump Start and runs through Sunday evening.





---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dave Wickert <dwickert@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:21 PM
Subject: RE: JOTA use of the Queen Anne Hill repeater for this coming Saturday

As promised, here we go. Very similar to last year. But with some changes.
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As we have in the past, the Woodinville ARES Group (WG7BSA) will run a “Jamboree On The Air” (JOTA) site at the North Seattle College this year. The site is part of the Chief Seattle Council’s Program & Training Conference, check out: http://www.seattlebsa.org/ptc-all and search for “JOTA” . We will be having a fox hunt, several sessions on “Ham Radio and Scouting” and a licensing exam session for Scouts to get their ham ticket. We will also have radio room with several HF and VHF/UHF GOTA stations to help the Scouts make contacts worldwide.
 
Our plans are to use the PSRG repeater for making local analog FM contacts given its wide reach throughout the general Seattle area. We also hope to make use of IRLP and Echolink so you might see linkages come and go throughout the day. We will be on the air intermittently between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, October 21st. If available, please monitor the repeater and help us by logging a contact with a Scout.
 
In addition to talking to a Scout over the Queen Anne Hill repeater, if you are able to come to the North Seattle College between 1pm and 2pm, we have a particular need for Morse code knowledgeable hams to assist us in one of our classes. BSA has a “Morse Code Interpreter’s Strip” that is earned by Scouts by demonstrating a Morse code proficiency at 5 wpm. We have over 20 scouts enrolled in the 1pm-2pm class for them to learn Morse code to earn their Interpreter’s Strip – with just one instructor. We’d like to have at least 3 or 4 additional helpers that can work with the Scouts one-on-one. If you know code and can help out at North Seattle College, please drop an email to Horace Hamby, N7DRW (hhamby@msn.com) and offer your assistance.
 
Come join us and talk to a Scout!

For more information, contact
Dave Wickert,AE7TD dwickert@hotmail.com 
or Phil Sohn. K7APS, philsohn@alum.mit.edu
USA flag
 WG7BSA
22909 NE 202nd St
Woodinville, WA 98077  USA
 
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Everett area: Brion [KB7UUE]

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-21-2017 08:30PT


Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Michael Hall [KJ7WC] (SK) - (Posted: Oct 11, 2017)

Michael [KJ7WC] (SK)
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From Doug [KD7DK], President PSRG:
We were informed yesterday by Rebecca Hall (KJ7NNO),
that her brother Michael Hall - KJ7WC, had passed away on Friday.
I don't have any details right now,
but Rebecca knows how to contact the PSRG board
once more is available to share.
Michael was a very active member of PSRG
and the local amateur radio community,
and a net host of the 9 o'clock net and he will be sorely missed.
Tonight's 9PM NET (normally Michael's net):
I would suggest people convey
a brief memory of Michael during their reports.
-Doug-
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(QRZ.COM: Michael T. Hall, KJ7WC SK October 6, 2017)

Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015 10:30PM PT
UK James [WO2I] and Michael [KJ7WC]

Pictured in the article are Dustin, KF7FK and Michael KJ7WC with a 3-element Arrow yagi.

K7LWA(VE), KG7EFV/2E1AVX, KJ7WC(VE) + KL7WM(VE Liasion)

(Mike & Key Swap Meet -- Puyallup -- March 11, 2017)



Photo provided by Steve [N7GWG] 
Photographer: Michael Bradtke

[+][+] BLOG Postings about Michael [KJ7WC] (SK) [+][+]
  1. Michael Hall [KJ7WC] (SK) - (Posted: Oct 11, 2017)
  2. Happy Birthday, Michael [KJ7WC]! (Jan 12, 2017)
  3. HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Michael [KJ7WC]
  4. [Hybrid Training] Daniel (KL7WM)'s Newsletter for Instructors and Teachers
  5. [From ARRL] West Seattle ARC's W1AW/7 Contribution to the ARRL Centennial Celebration
  6. PSRG Group Photo at Puyallup 2015 Mike & Key HAM Swapmeet
  7. Michael [KJ7WC]: 3 Tesla Coils, Robotic Drums and Bass
  8. James [KG7EFV/2E1AVX] (UK) Upgrades to EXTRA -- 02JUN2015
  9. Welcome Back James [WO2I] & Peter [AF7NZ] to the Colonies! (Dec 05, 2015)

REVISED & Collated Posts by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-11-2017 09:00:00 AM+++


Friday, October 6, 2017

Ken [W7KKX] -- Weather Station (Oct 05, 2017)

Weather stations on the fun blog?
Ken [W7KKX]'s is here:
http://w7kkx.com/wx/
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Also contains the recently linked up geiger counter info.
The good news is that the geiger counter data is extremely boring.
All the best!

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-05-2017 09:00PT


Thursday, October 5, 2017

KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- PHOTOS: Last, Last, Last 2017 Summer L-DOCKside BBQ -- WED Oct 04 (Oct 05, 2017)

WED Oct 04, 2017 PHOTOs
Sam [KD7PWA] + Pirate Radio Dave [KD7PWB]
The VERY Last, Last, Last...
2017 SUMMER L-DOCKside BBQ

GateFx = 147.480Simplex
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W.,
Seattle, Wa 98117
Download Marina Map
(Dress for cool temps, BYOYummies&Bevs&Seats)

(Click to enlarge)

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WED Sep 27, 2017 - KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- PHOTOS: 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ
WED Sep 13, 2017 - PHOTOS: Welcome to the LAST(?) 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ
WED July 26, 2017 - 5:30-8:30PM -- KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- L-DOCKside BBQ
WED June 07, 2017 - 6:00-8:30PM -- KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- L-DOCKside BBQ
WED Apr 03, 2017 - KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- Welcome to the DOCKside BBQ


 
Good Bye and thanks for all the BBQs!
Thank you: Sam and Pirate Radio Dave!
(Click to enlarge)
 (photos by Ron [NR7O], Steve [N7GWG], LW [K7LWA])

Stolen from by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-05-2017 11:00PT


Wednesday, October 4, 2017

KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- Welcome to the Very Last, Last, LAST SUMMER 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ TONIGHT (Oct 04, 2017)

WED Oct 04, 2017 5:00PM - Closing
Sam [KD7PWA] + Pirate Radio Dave [KD7PWB]
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Welcome to the L-L-Last 
SUMMER 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ
GateFx = 147.480Simplex
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W.,
Seattle, Wa 98117
Download Marina Map
(Dress for cool temps, BYOYummies&Bevs&Seats) 

(Click to enlarge)

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WED Sep 27, 2017 - KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- PHOTOS: 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ
WED Sep 13, 2017 - PHOTOS: Welcome to the LAST(?) 2017 L-DOCKside BBQ
WED July 26, 2017 - 5:30-8:30PM -- KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- L-DOCKside BBQ
WED June 07, 2017 - 6:00-8:30PM -- KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- L-DOCKside BBQ
WED Apr 03, 2017 - KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- Welcome to the DOCKside BBQ


Thank you: Sam and Pirate Radio Dave!
(Click to enlarge)
 (photos by Ron [NR7O], Steve [N7GWG], LW [K7LWA])

Stolen from by PSRG FUN BLOG at 10-04-2017 11:00PT