Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio Clubby: Jay Adrick, K8CJY
This is also the story of building the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Madeira Division, O Gauge scale train layout. We will look at how technology has changed model railroading over the past 120 years since electric trains were introduced. The technology behind modern model railroading can be every bit as complex as the latest amateur radio equipment. Our presenter, Jay, K8CJY, will tell the story of building his lifelong dream layout which is just becoming operational, but is not yet completed. Come experience the Adrick Nostalgic Railway!
This will be a Zoom virtual meeting. Join the meeting after 7:15 PM on Nov. 9th, at the link below.
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 4181 7314
A group of Northern KY Hams recently upgraded the antenna systems for the Dixie Heights High School Radio Club (KY4DH). Those who helped
were (left to right above) Jack, AB4WS; Joe, WA4VAG; Tom, NV4H; Greg, WA4SRF; Sherri, KJ4MOB, club sponser; and Dick, WB4SUV. Photo by Gary,
KI4LA, who also participated.
THANKS to Ray Novak, N9JA, ICOM Senior Sales Manager, for a great presentation on the new ICOM IC-705. This new, 160-2M plus 70CM, radio is small
in size, but huge in features, including D-STAR. Click the link below for a replay.
For the latest Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio News listen to Jack Prindle's weekly podcast. Jack's Radio Show is also available as an iTunes podcast. Just search for "AB4WS Radio Show."
Oct. 16, 2020
The USPS is temporarily suspending international mail acceptance for certain destinations due to service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
USPS Customers: please refrain from mailing items addressed to the countries listed here, until further notice.
Oct. 19-23, 2020
Look for the Dixie Heights High School club, KY4DH, on 14.250-14.280 MHz, or 7.225-7.255 MHz after 2:40 PM.
Oct. 24-25, 2020
The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last
weekend of October (SSB) and November (CW) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities
and CQ Zones as possible.
Oct. 24, 2020 (Rescheduled)
The Murray State University Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring the first Kentucky State Parks On The Air (KYPOTA) contest on Oct. 24. The purpose
is to promote public awareness of ham radio and Kentucky’s beautiful state park and national park system; to contribute to the recognition
that Kentucky has a very diverse and wonderful ecology; to promote camaraderie within the ranks of Kentucky’s Amateur Radio Operators; to
encourage contact with other Amateur Radio Operators around the state, country, and world; and to provide additional operating experience
for Amateur Radio Operators.
Nov. 1-30, 2020
2020 is broadcast station pioneer KDKA’s 100th anniversary. To celebrate this great milestone there will be a month-long special event operation put
on by multiple Western PA clubs. Look for special callsigns K3A, K3D and K3K. Also, look for special callsign W8XK – KDKA’s callsign before
it was KDKA. Special QSL cards are available, and a certificate if you work all four callsigns. QSL information will be posted on the respective callsign QRZ pages.
Club members are welcome to nominate a member for a club office for 2021. Available offices are:
-President
-Vice President and Presentation Coordinator
-Director at Large (duties include fund raising)
Email nominations to K4CO@ymail.com.
Now is more important than ever for you to check into the Kentucky Emergency Net. The Kentucky Emergency Net
meets every Monday Evening at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on 3972.5 KHz. If you cannot check in via HF you can check
in using one of these alternate modes:
Now you can support the local Kentcuky District 6 (previously District 7) Amatear Radio Emergency Team just by shopping on Amazon. AmazonSmile
allows you to select your favorite charity to receive a donation for your eligible Amazon purchases. Click the link below for
more information and, if you decide to help, select Kentucky District 7 Amateur Radio Emergency Team, Inc
as your charitable organization. Thanks!
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