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The Bolt The Official Publication of the Ford Amateur Radio League

FARL BOLT – June 2018 - of 8 [ https://web.vee.ford.com/FERA | www.K8UTT.org ]

President’s Notes for June 2018

As I begin these notes, we are in the first hot period of the season. The air

conditioning is really getting a workout at my house and probably at your

houses too. We hardly had any spring to speak of, going from an extended winter into

what feels like the height of summer.

It’s been a little over a week since Dayton/Xenia Hamvention wrapped up a second

successful fest at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Yes, there was rain; it wouldn’t be

mid-May in the Dayton area if there wasn’t any. Yes, there was some mud, but it wasn’t

as bad as last years. The hay wagons were used on the first day but retired for the rest

of the weekend as the buses for remote parking dropped off and picked up in the main

parking lot. The crushed asphalt paths in the track section of the flea market really

helped in getting around. As for the event itself, well, what is there to say? It’s Dayton

(Xenia)! I saw Mac, KD8TPO and Bill, WA8HEA down there, and I found out some

future developments for the System Fusion line (including a forthcoming firmware

update for the top-line mobile and HT rigs). On a personal note, I happened to win door

prizes at two forums, including a black Yaesu jacket at the System Fusion forum. You’ll

likely have to wait until the fall to see me wear it, though.

This is June, and what does that mean for hams? Field Day, that’s what! We’ll be

operating with the LARC once again. Plans for the event will likely be similar to

previous years but with some changes due to lessons learned. Dave, N8HKU, will have

the details in this month’s club presentation. Unfortunately, I will not be participating

with the group this year as I expect to be out of town that weekend. I’m not sure where I

will be that weekend, but I would like to visit another Field Day site and possibly

operate from there.

There won’t be any club meetings in July or August, but we’ll be back in September. If

anyone has a topic on which they’d like to present, please let me know. We’re always

looking for interesting topics.

73, Roger, KD8CSE



Ford Amateur Radio League (AKA: The Tin Lizzy Club)

Club Meeting Minutes – May 10, 2018

Minutes, Ford Amateur Radio League meeting – May 10, 2018

Attendance:

1. Michael Fluegemann, KE8AQW

2. Roger Reini, KD8CSE

3. Larry Kube, KD8VKW

4. Sam Wells, KD8YTR

5. Tom Bray, W8TJB

6. Chris Jenks, KD8VPJ

7. Carl Waldrop, KB4CWG

8. Rod Deyu, K8SGL

9. Pat Quinn, WD8JDZ

Call to Order: Roger, 6:01 pm

1. Minutes from prior meeting (April, 2018) approved.

2. Treasurer's report: Transition is still taking place from Pat to Michael, so

no balance was reported.

� Tax Form has been submitted to FERA

� Pat distributed badges for members who were present who ordered

them

3. Communications from the Board of Directors:

� No official meeting since last meeting



4. Committee reports:

a) Repeater:

� Dave went to repeater site last month, couple of options were

identified. Waiting for input from Murray on best steps

b) Sunday night net (8 PM ET): In operation. Join in!

c) Education training:

d) Communications: Newsletter/Website

� Newsletter Stuff: Editor Rajiv, KD8LHF

� Website: http://www.k8utt.org

e) Historian report: none

f) Equipment Inventory: no change

g) FERA News: none

5. Unfinished/Current Business: None

6. New Business/Announcements:

� Dave, N8HKU is published in this month's QST (Solar eclipse/hybrid

vehicle power for portable operation)

� LARC reached out to us if we would like to participate in Field Day with

them this year. Roger confirmed 'yes'

Break,

Program: Roger presented on his Alpha Antenna 10-40/80 m magnetic loop

antenna. Alpha Antenna recently updated the spec sheet so the antenna is rated

for 100W.

Adjourned at 6:55pm.

73, Michael, KE8AQW



K2EZ Rover & EMCOMM Vehicle at Hamvention - Roger Reini, KD8CSE

The major theme of this year’s

Hamvention was “Amateur Radio –

Serving the Community.” Mobile and

emergency communications play a large

part in community service, and in

support of this, there were several vehicles on display. One of these

vehicles was the K2EZ rover/mobile and emergency communications

vehicle.

The vehicle is owned by Andrea Slack, K2EZ. It is a 2002 Explorer (we of

the Ford Amateur Radio League certainly approve her choice of vehicle!)

and is her second rover vehicle; her first was a 1987 red Bronco (we

approve of that, too!). It can handle all HF bands, all VHF bands, and UHF

up to 1.3 GHz with power levels of up to 400W on HF, 180W on VHF, 90W

on 70 cm, and 20W on the microwave bands.

Here’s a video where K2EZ is explaining what each antenna is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0QKWMpqkwg

More information available at https://www.qrz.com/db/K2EZ

Pictures on the next 2 pages….



Club Repeater Information

The Ford Amateur Radio League operates 3 club repeaters under the club K8UTT license. All the

repeaters are located in the Dearborn, MI area near the Southfield Freeway. All repeaters are open for members

and guests to operate.

Repeater Output Freq Input Freq Tone

2 M Repeater 145.270 -600 KHz 100 Hz PL

1 1/4 M Repeater 224.520 -1.6 MHz 100 Hz PL

Club Net: 8pm on Sunday, 2 and 1-1/4 Meter Repeaters!

Classes and Exams

The following amateur radio clubs conduct license exams throughout the year. Many clubs allow walk-

ins but pre-registration will insure an exam is available for you when you attend.

Club Name Contact Person Phone Email

Ford Amateur Radio League Bill Boyke 313-805-8877 [email protected]

South Lyon ARC Christian Anderson 248-437-3088 [email protected]

Motor City ARC Don Novak 734-281-7030 [email protected]

Hazel Park ARC Jerry Begel 248-543-2284 [email protected]

USECA ARC Joseph Kennedy 586-977-7222 [email protected]

ARROW Assn Roger Place 734-663-4625 [email protected]

Some of the above clubs also conduct license classes. Please contact them for additional information.



2017-2018 Club Officers

Please contact any of the officers for information regarding the Ford Amateur Radio League, or go to the club website at www.k8utt.org for current events and activities.

President Roger Reini KD8CSE 734-728-1509

Vice President Dave Treharne N8HKU 734-476-1666

Treasurer Michael Fluegemann KE8AQW

Secretary Mac Lunn KD8TPO 313-805-0427

Repeater Chair Murray Scott KE8UM 248-743-1704

K8UTT Trustee Dave Treharne N8HKU 734-476-1666

Activity Chair Bill Boyke N80ZV 313-805-8877

Bolt Editor Rajiv Paul KD8LHF 313-244-2515

Historian Tye Winkel KC8YEJ 313-805-8294

Club Meetings

The Ford Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Thursday of each month, except for Christmas and the summer months July and August. The meetings are held at 6:00 PM at the Ford Engine

Manufacturing & Development Offices (EMDO) building. EMDO (located at 17000 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI) is south of I-94 on the east side of Southfield just north of the Allen Park Municipal offices. Park in the front of the building and come into the main lobby at the side. Knock on the inside door on the right if no one is standing there to let you in.

Next Club Meeting: June 14, 2018 at 6:00PM Topic: Field Day Plans! 2018 - http://k8utt.org/2018_field_day.htm

The Ford Amateur Radio League PO Box 2711 Dearborn, MI 48123

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