September VHF – EPARC

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  - Repeater DescriptionsHow did we get here and where are we going? After several years of weak signal operating on the 222 MHz band, a number of club members proposed that EPARC activate a 222 MHz FM repeater. The purpose of the repeater is to provide communications among the club members, develop the untapped resource of the 222 MHz band, and provide another somewhat esoteric endeavor for club members. The repeater system is being developed in several stages based on available time and resources. Thanks to all who have donated hardware, money, and/or time to this project. Plans are initially to install a single-site system later followed by the addition of satellite receivers and/or additional repeaters on the same band. Technical performance and reliability are primary considerations. Coverage Maps The following maps were generated using the Radio Mobile software package written by VE2DBE. The signal strength legend is at the top of each map. White indicates areas without coverage. All other colors represent covered areas. Blues indicate marginal signal strength. Greens, yellows, and reds indicate “solid” coverage areas. Repeater Transmitter Maps 250 Watts to 9 dBd Antenna (DB264, 4-pole) at 24 Meters on East side of the Martinsburg, WV 97.5 MHz tower…
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  - MiscellaneousFrom Rohde & Schwarz, here’s an excellent treatise on the the decibel (db) and its applications. From the RF Designline web site here’s a 3-part series titled Understanding RF Instrument Specifications. There is lots of good information on various RF measurements and specifications. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 They’re not hen’s teeth, but omnidirectional VHF/UHF/SHF antennas are more difficult to find than high-gain directional antennas. Both have their place in weak signal work. Some sources include: WIMO maker of the Big Wheel, The Olde Antenna Lab, and KU4AB Antennas. GM3SEK’s Amateur Radio Technical Notebook contains a broad range of good VHF/UHF reference information including information on antenna stacking. RF Measurement Basics for Non-RF Test Engineers is an article from the November 2006 issue of Evaluation Engineering Magazine written by Robert Green of Keithley Instruments. The Care and Feeding of the R.F. Isolator on the EMR web site is an excellent treatise on the theory and application of RF isolators. RF Cafe is a unique portal of RF, microwave, wireless, and other engineering resources. Vast collection of equations, references and conversions for electrical, mechanical, physical, and mathematical fields. Links for vendors, app notes, test notes, ham radio, magazines, books, active…
- QSL RequestsA self-addressed stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) is required for all QSL’s. K8EP was issued to EPARC in May of 2004, therefore, the following rules apply: If your QSO was in May 2004 or later: QSL requests should be sent to W3STU at the address listed on QRZ.COM If your QSO was in May 2002 or before: QSL requests should be sent to N1UR at the address listed on QRZ.COM . (The former holder of the call K8EP changed his call to N1UR in May of 2002.)
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- HistoryIn a February 2006 letter from Jim (KW8I) to Stu (W3STU), Jim stated the following about the genesis of EPARC: “In July of 1990, Dave (KF8FL) Hartman approached me about forming a new radio club. I thought it was a good idea, as long as it would be less formal than other clubs, we would get involved in field day, and VEC activities. We each began to check with the other hams, and found that there was a lot of interest. A few of us met informally and planned the first meeting in August of 1990. Our first field day was in June of 1991.” Trivia Tidbit: The call sign originally issued to EPARC was KB3KEU. It was a 3rd district call because the club mailing address was that of the club secretary W3STU in Boonsboro, MD. After receiving that call, we applied immediately for and received the call K8EP. KB3KEU was never used on the air. If you have any historical data about EPARC such as newsletters, photographs, newspaper articles, artifacts, or even stories about club events, members, or former members, please e-mail them to the address above (or “snail mail” them to the K8EP club address on QRZ.COM)…
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Members may see planning and other info by clicking a year in the table below or selecting a year from the Contest|September VHF menu above.

Year	Score	Pts Lost	Tot QSO	Tot Grids	50 QSO	50 Grids	144 QSO	144 Grids	222 QSO	222 Grids	432 QSO	432 Grids	1.2 G QSO	1.2 G Grids	Class	Rank in U.S. & Canada	Rank in Roanoke Division	Rank in WV Section	From Grid
2015	87,648	0.00%	664	132	225	37	173	43	57	24	76	28	-	-	LM	#4	#1	#1	FM09tk
2014	170,502	7%	807	181	347	57	325	67	63	26	72	31	-	-	LM	#1	#1	#1	FM09tk
2013	166,480	2.8%	720	186	258	51	287	64	85	32	90	39	-	-	LM	#3	#1	#1	FM09tk
2012															LM	#12	#4	#1	FM09tk
2008 - 2011	Did not participate	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2007	209,944	1.15%	1003	161	345	45	357	48	125	34	176	34	-	-	LM	#4	#3	#1	FM09xl
2006	184,094	3.94%	860	166	305	44	306	48	105	37	144	37	-	-	LM	#3	#1	#1	FM09xl
2005	269,392	1.32%	958	226	402	97	322	57	103	39	131	33	-	-	LM	#5	#3	#1	FM09xl
2004	162,610	2.92%	798	161	277	36	309	56	88	32	124	37	-	-	LM	#5	#3	#1	FM09xl
2003	127,942	0.00%	731	142	279	44	282	45	61	25	109	28	22	10	LM	#7	#3	#1	FM09xl
2002	56,762	?	445	101	177	30	151	31	43	18	74	22	-	-	LM	#12	#4	#1	FM09xl

¹Operated on 1.2 GHz but contacts not part of Limited-Multi score.

Points Lost = percentage decrease in point score after checking by ARRL

Score = point score reported in ARRL scores database/QST