November 2016

Club President:Larry Unfried

(WA9KJV)Vice President:

William Dusenbery(N9OQK)

Secretary:Mary Ellen Sundstrom

(KA9ZTJ)Treasurer:

Mike Phillips(N0RSP)

Board Members:Bill Schmidt(WA0JCO)

John Sundstrom Sr.(WA0LIS)

Repeater Chair:Marty Schultz

(N9PPJ)Newsletter Editor:

Jason Cato(KB9LBC)

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www.w9aiu.org

Our Facebook Page is;

https://www.facebook.com/W9AIU

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Our repeaters are:

146.760 – PL 141.3 in downtown St.Louis, MO with an EchoLink Node#541608

146.790 – PL 127.3 in Edwardsville,IL

224.060 – No PL in Edwardsville, IL

442.400 + PL 127.3 in Edwardsville,IL

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Naval Academy Students Planning CubeSat with

HF Uplink

11/03/2016

Students at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, are planning an

Amateur Radio CubeSat — dubbed HFSAT — that would carry an HF

transponder as a primary payload as well as 2-meter APRS as a secondary

mission when power is available. The 1.5 U CubeSat will have a linear

uplink at 21.4 MHz and a downlink at 29.42 MHz.

“HFSAT is a small 1.5U CubeSat that will demonstrate the viability of HF

satellite communications as a back-up communication system using

existing ubiquitous HF radios that are often a part of the every amateur

station,” said USNA Instructor Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, who developed

APRS. Bruninga said HFSAT would be similar to the 1990s-era RS-12/13

Russian Amateur Radio satellite.

“HFSAT will continue the long tradition of small amateur satellites designed

by students and hams at the US Naval Academy,” Bruninga told ARRL. The

uplink will be at 21.4 MHz and downlink at 29.42 MHz, similar to [earlier]

Mode K HF satellites. No launch has yet been identified.” Bruninga

said HFSAT would be gravity gradient-stabilized by its full-sized, 10-meter,

thin-wire, half-wave HF dipole.

Other unique features of HFSAT include its APRS telemetry command-and-

control capability. “For VHF the students have modified a popular

Byonics.com MTT4B all-in-one APRS Tiny-Track4 module for telemetry,

command, and control to fit on a single 3.4-inch square card inside the

CubeSat, that they will use for this and for future CubeSats,” Bruninga said.

The students are working with Bill Ress, N6GHZ, on the HF transponder

card, which will provide a bandwidth of 30 kHz with an inverting transponder

to minimize Doppler. Todd Bruner, WB1HAI, will be the HFSAT control

operator.

Bruninga said the HF transponder is a follow-on from the USNA’s

existing PSAT 10-meter PSK31 transponder, still operational. HFSAT’s

telemetry downlink will be captured via stations in the worldwide ground-

station network. The packet link is a secondary mission compared to the HF

transponder on this spacecraft.

Once HFSAT is in space, Bruninga recommended using a vertical HF

antenna, because it would match well with the antenna patterns and

geometry of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. “When low on the horizon,

both the satellite and the user antennas are in their main lobes, providing

maximum gain at the distant horizons,” Bruninga said. “At the higher

elevations, the satellite is 6 dB to 10 dB closer, significantly making up for

the reduced antenna pattern geometry.”

He said hams would be able to use “simple, manual” pass-prediction tools,

much as they used the old Oscar Locator in the early years of Amateur

Radio satellites.

RSGB Criticizes TV Broadcast Portraying Radio Amateur as“Nightmare Neighbour”

11/01/2016

The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) has weighed in following the airing of a Channel 5

TV Nightmare Neighbour Next Door episode [the program may have been removed from the

website — Ed.] that featured an Amateur Radio operator. In the program, neighbors of 75-year-

old Armando Martins, M0PAM, of Kent, made unsubstantiated claims that RF radiating from his

30-foot vertical antenna was detrimental to their health.

“Unfortunately, the RSGB was not invited to be part of Channel 5’s Nightmare Neighbour Next

Door programme or to verify any facts,” the RSGB said. “We have, of course, contacted Channel

5 about our concerns and have highlighted the positive aspects of Amateur Radio. We have also

offered our expertise and input for future programmes where Amateur Radio is mentioned.”

Channel 5 broadcast the offending episode on October 27, and it drew criticism from radio

amateurs across the UK, some of whom may have used a program complaint service form

provided by telecommunications regulator Ofcom. Critics complained that the program was

replete with false claims and note that Ofcom has never found any problems with Martins’

station.

Martins, a veteran radio amateur, was put off the air in 2010 by the Canterbury City Council after

moving into a council house — a form of public housing — and was not allowed to install his

antenna in the back garden, although that was more of a zoning issue. He subsequently moved

to Kent, where the health claims began.

A radio amateur for more than 60 years, Martins was first licensed as CR6IL in Portuguese West

Africa (Angola).

“Our volunteers spend a lot of time helping radio amateurs with planning applications,” the

RSGB said. “It is by putting forward facts during those processes that we can help to dispel

myths about Amateur Radio and any impact on the public or environment.”

The RSGB said it would let its members know if it receives a response from Channel 5.

From the top...

**Many of you were surprised by a reply from Senator Durbin which was worded as if he opposed the Amateur Radio

Parity Act. Our folks in DC got to Durbin's staff and got the response changed...to something completely non-committal.

I guess that it's something, as Senator Kirk has not yet issued any acknowledgments (to my knowledge).

**We are still hopeful of some Senate action on the Bill before the end of the term. We really don't want to start over

again in a Congress roiled by a very contentious election.

Get informed...

**This weekend, we have two significant operating events. First, the Illinois QSO Party, sponsored by the Western

Illinois ARC, running from 1700Z on 16 October to 0100Z on 17 October. Hopefully, we might have all 102 counties

represented. On the planning map, it seems that only Kendall and Crawford counties have no anticipated activity. We

can hopefully do better.

**This weekend is also the 59th annual Jamboree on the Air. For those who came in late, this is an opportunity for

Scouts of all ages and both sexes to get on the air, get exposed to Amateur Radio and have some fun. Some clubs are

running weekend events so as to allow participants to earn the Boy Scouts' Radio merit badge. Some folks are just

inviting Scouts into their shack to operate. Any way that you choose, it's a great opportunity to show the next generation

that we don't have Grandpa's ham radio.

Around the Section...

**The Chicago Marathon is in the books, with Amateur Radio out front providing comm assistance for the medical

teams on the course. I haven't any after-action report as of yet, but I do know that the event was marred by the idiot

brigade, jamming various repeaters in use. At one point, two of the jammers were arguing with each other. I didn't

personally hear any of the traffic, but I'd hazard a guess that it's even money that the perpetrators were not random

unlicensed folks with $30 Chinese handhelds. We've had jammers before there were Japanese radios let alone

Chinese ones, for cryin' out loud. Instead of showing off our best, we end up spotlighting the worst. The comatose FCC

isn't much help, either.

**Finally, two from Brad, W9FX: "Hi, all. This is just a reminder that there will NOT be an Illinois ARES HF Net this

Sunday, 16 OCT. Instead, I suggest that you crank up your rig and participate in the Illinois QSO Party which is, not

coincidentally, being held on Sunday afternoon. There will be a lot of mobile rigs to be worked, along with fixed stations

in counties that we have never, or very rarely, had participate in any ARES net or drill. Might be good to make contact

with some of these operators – maybe we can spool up some new ARES members around the section. Also, another

reminder that there is an AUXCOMM class scheduled to be held in Woodriver on Nov 19/20. I wholeheartedly

recommend the course for anyone who is within reasonable driving distance of the class and has a free weekend. The

course is designed to help volunteer communicators (hams) integrate with emergency management personnel

operating in an ICS (Incident Command System) environment. As I noted at the IEMA Training Summit, and, have

alluded to on the air during recent ARES HF Nets, there is an initiative that’s being bootstrapped right now to create

statewide TST’s – Technology Support Teams. These teams will be organized in each ARES District/IEMA Region and

will consist of volunteers SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) who can deploy with and assist ITECS and UCP crews during

disasters and other events. These SME’s will have expertise in LMR (Land Mobile Radio), IT (Information

Alert: Alert:

Technology/networking), Electronics Technology, and, AUXCOMM. That is not a typo – AUXCOMM volunteers will be

included. While prerequisite training standards have yet to be agreed upon, in order to qualify as an AUXCOMM

leader, one might reasonably assume that the candidate has completed the Dept. of Homeland Security’s AUXCOMM

course. Speaking of prerequisites, ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses are required for entry into the AUXCOMM

course."Application forms and info are on the Section Facebook page.

Cecil Higgins, AC0HA, MO SM

I want to compliment all of the Amateur Radio operators, Radio Clubs and other groups of Hams that volunteer so

much of their time to help with Public Service Events. A good example from the Kansas City Area was shared by Herb

Fiddick, NZ0F, reported that the 2016 MS Ride in the Kansas City AREA went well. There were 120 Amateur Radio

Operators helping with Logistics and safety communications. This is the largest public service opportunity in the KC

metro and probably in the whole region. Herb reported that the MS Ride and the Biker for Babies have raised over two

million dollars and Amateur Radio operators were essential participants in these worthy events. In the spirit of

appreciation and working together, Herb, NZ0F, expressed his thanks and appreciation to all the Hams involved in these

worthy efforts. I would appreciate similar reports from other volunteers in Missouri so I can share them with the MO

ARRL Membership.

I have been contacted by the ARRL and told that there were no other candidates that submitted the required

application to run for Missouri Section Manager. I appreciate the support I have been given by the ARRL members

across the State and I am honored to have the opportunity to again serve as the Missouri Section Manager for the 2017

and 2018.

OCTOBER 2016 HAMFESTS

The Micro Wave Update Conference / Convention will be held in St. Louis, MO October 13, 2016. The Microwave

Update Conference is an annual event held since 1985. It is dedicated to design, construction and operation of

Microwave equipment. It is focused on, but not limited to, Amateur Radio on the microwave bands. The sponsors of the

St. Louis Conference are Bob Sluder, N0IS, Mel Whitten, K0PFX, Jim Richardson, N5MU, & St. Louis Area Microwave

Society. To get all the information about the MUD conference and ARRL Operating Specialty Convention use the

link http://www.ullmann.us/MUD2016/ .

The Southside Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held October 15, 2016 at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700

Trevis Avenue in Belton, MO 64012. You can learn more about the Hamfest at the SSARC

website http://www.southsidehamfest.com The Contact person is Dave Nienhuser, K0CMD his mail is at PO Box 701

Grandview, MO 64030 or contact him by Phone at 913-636-9696. Dave’s e-mail for the hamfest

is southsidearc@hotmail.com Talk-In for the Hamfest 147.12+ (PL 151.4)

The St. Louis Amateur Radio Club Halloween Hamfest will be held October 29, 2016 at the Kirkwood Community

Center 111South Geyer Road in Kirkwood, MO. The public contact person for the Hamfest is Bob Sluder, N0IS, 7511

Local Hillsboro Road Cedar Hill, MO 63016 Phone: 636-285-7605 Bob’s e-mail isbcsluder@msn.com

NOVEMBER 2016 HAMFESTS

Mark your calendar for Nov. 5th for the NARCfest 2016 in Nixa MO sponsored by the Nixa Amateur Radio Club.

Check out their website http://smlrs.info/hamfest-flyer/ The flyer is filled with valuable information about the Hamfest.

The Raytown Amateur Radio Club will be held Saturday November 12, 2016 in Kansas City, MO. The Hamfest

will be held at the Ararat Shrine Temple 5100 Ararat Drive near Eastwood Trafficway and I-435. Use the Raytown

Amateur Radio Club Website: http://K0GQ.com to find out more information.

AFFILIATED CLUB NEWS KEITH HAYE, WE0G, ACC

The Saint Louis and Suburban Radio Club’s September program was presented by Christopher Barber,

WX5CW. The program was designed to inspire new CW operators and to reignite older CW operators to explore the

magic of operating CW. He discussed his early struggles with to CW to becoming a expert CW operator. Christopher

discussed the methods, tools and equipment that can help further an operator’s skills using CW

Mr. Barber believes that CW is more than a mode, but truly an art to be enjoyed.

Larry Scantlian, KE0KZ, the Amateur Radio Parity Bill for Missouri will be re-filed this year he is leading an effort to

put together a well organized campaign to get the legislation passed. Larry believes that we will need a strong strategy

and comprehensive plan to enlist the leaders from all over Missouri to Lobby every legislator, especially the House

Majority leader. There will be a special Strategy/planning meeting on Wednesday October 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the

Wentzville, MO VFW Post 5327. Missouri State Representative Bryan Spencer, who sponsored the Bill in the last

Legislative Session will be present to help organize our efforts. We also need the active participation of other agencies

like FEMA, SEMA, ARES, CERT, NWS, Police Chief’s Association, Fire Chief’s Association and others that utilize

Amateur Radio as part of their strategic emergency planning. To stay updated, you can use the facebook

sitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/163548427426968/

Herb Fiddick (NZØF) hfiddick@gmail.com

The Public information officer of the World War I Amateur Radio Club in Kansas City Herb Fiddick, NA0F, reported

that the 11th WW1USA event was held this weekend. This event marked the close of our 3rd year of operation. Overall,

26 operators made 869 contacts with 49 states and 21 DXCC entities. The Station operated 4 modes - phone, CW,

PSK31 and FM. The great weather, the great turnout, and the many hams from around the region that participated made

this an excellent event for WW1USA. WW1USA has many thanks for the Raytown Amateur Radio Club, the sponsor for

this event, the Ararat Shrine radio club who provided the crank-up tower, and for the many hams who operated and

supported the event. We are very grateful for the continued support of the ham community in the KC Metro area and

around the region. WW1USA events will continue in 2017. We are currently looking at 4 dates and will publish details on

those soon. Announcements related to future operations will be made on Larrys List and ww1usa.org for. You can also

check out their facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/arcWW1USA/

EGYPTIAN RADIO CLUB MEMBERS MEETING

DATE: 10-6-16

MEETING PLACE: Egyptian Radio Club Room, Granite City IL

BEGAN: 1830

PRESIDING: Larry Unfried, WA9KJV

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE: Vice President- Bill Dusenbery N0OQK, Treasurer- Mike Phillips N0RSP, Secretary- Mary Sundstrom KA9ZTJ, Board Member- Bill Schmidt WA0JCO, Board Member- John Sundstrom WA0LIS, Repeater Chairman- Marty Schultz N9PPJ, Public Information Officer- Bill Coby KB0MWG, VEC Chairman- Bob Young W9MO- unable to attend

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Pat Walkup KC0ZIW, Nolan Zobrist KA9VKC, Bob Evans AA9FQ, Jean Wilson KC9MDC, Dave Miller KF9VQ, John Fuesting KD9BXD, Steven Westland WB9GZZ, Dennis Miller KM9O, Tom Green KD9RX, Adam Lopez

Treasurer’s report given by Mike and accepted by club

Nothing to report from secretary

Illinois QSO party is October 16, 2016 from 12pm to 8pm. Operators will be on three corner county lines, four county lines, rovers, and anywhere we can find to put an operator.

The Western Illinois Amateur Club has sent an Operating Achievement Award certificate for our four corner team- WA0JCO, K7RMJ, KD0NEO, and W0TT- for second place by a portable four county station during the Illinois QSO party 2014.

Repeater report was given by Marty

Frank K7RMJ, a former member of our board that moved out of the area, is putting up a 40 foot beam and is looking forward to hearing from us. He does have some radio capabilities- the Antenna Builders Guild did reach him at the last meeting.

The club will be sending payment to join the 10-10 club officially.

The Christmas Party will be held at Uncle Linny’s this year and we order off the menu rather than buffet style. Uncle Linny’s is located at 4112 Pontoon Rd Pontoon Beach. Mike will post a map in the next newsletter.

The voting for board members will be held at the Christmas party. All positions are up for negotiation. Mike would like to be relieved from Treasurer duties. Keith Unfried is willing to do as is John Fuesting. Keith is unable to attend meetings due to work schedule. Mike would like to remainon the board. Suggestion was made to nominate a third board member (Mike) as the board is currently at an even number. Mary is willing to stay as Secretary but due to family obligations may miss a few months next year. Club is agreeable to all nominations and suggestions.

Larry has decided to retire as president. Bill D. will take nomination for president and Bill S. will take nomination for Vice President.

Need member to run the 10-10 net now that we will be all official like. However, several members have issues hearing everyone. John suggested to do it, but cannot hear everyone. Larry stated there is a good setup that hears everyone at the club and the club is available to members. Marty recommended a portal 10 meter station. Larry states antenna would be very large. Dennis states he can hear everyone and is willing to run net.

Larry would like to see more people using the club room. We have a wonderful room to use and it is rarely used.

There will be a test session before the November meeting. Advertising is posted in the ARRL site. Bill and Mary will start looking into advertising in local papers. Bill attempted to post in papers however couldn’t find any local papers to post in. Mary gave list of local newspapers to get started with. Bill reminded us that there are several clubs offering test sessions thatare unused as well. We are ready when someone is ready to test.

Bill D. has informed us that SIU-E has cut funding to the radio station WSIE. Bill has put bids in for equipment that is left behind. Steve Jankowski is not opposed to the idea of the club looking into the equipment left behind and to us using the radio tower. If club is allowed to use the tower, we may incur some fees, i.e. electric fees, etc. If this goes through, club will be asked to come in to represent club to present an agreement. The SIU Boardof Trustees would have to approve as well. There is space available for 79 repeater and more if club would be interested.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm and the meeting after the meeting was held Los Rodeo and there were about 10-12 people that attended the meeting after the meeting. A good time was had by all.

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General Club InformationThe club holds a monthly meeting on the firstThursday of the month and is open to all. Visitorsare always welcome at the meetings. The nextmeeting is November 3rd , at 6:30pm at the Holy Family Community Center at 2600 Washington Ave in Granite City, IL. Members tend to arrive early to socialize, and the actual meeting starts at 6:30pm. After the meeting,there is usually a social gathering at a local restaurant. “Themeeting after the meeting.”

The club has a informal net every Tuesday at8:00pm on 146.76. The PL and time-out timer areturned off for the net. You do NOT need to be amember to participate or use the repeater, as it isopen to ALL licensed Amateurs. Be sure to “stopin” and say hi!

Anyone interested in joining the Egyptian RadioClub will find an application at the end of thisnewsletter.

Contact us;WebMaster - webmaster@w9aiu.netHam Fest Chairman - hamfest@w9aiu.netField Day Chairman - fieldday@w9aiu.netNewsletter Editor - newsletter@w9aiu.net

US Mail;Egyptian Radio Club, Inc.P. O. Box 562Granite City, Illinois62040-0562

Our website is;www.w9aiu.org.Our Facebook Page is;https://www.facebook.com/W9AIU.Our Facebook Group is ;https://www.facebook.com/groups/765454553468182/.

Our repeaters are:

146.760 – PL 141.3 in downtown St. Louis, MOwith an EchoLink Node #541608

146.790 – PL 127.3 in Edwardsville, IL

224.060 – No PL in Edwardsville, IL

442.400 + PL 127.3 in Edwardsville, IL

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Artwork by Phillip “Gil” Gildersleeve, W1CJD/SK. Longtime Staff Artist at ARRL HQ This painting is the property of the Egyptian Radio Club and is on loan to the ARRL. It hangs in the entrance foyer at HQ.