PCARS (K8BF)

The next PCARS Digital Special Interest Group meeting will take place on Tuesday April 4th at 7:00 PM at the club site. This month we will be doing demonstrations of the Slow Scan TV apps, MMSSTV for analog SSTV, EasyPal for digital SSTV, and KG-STV for digital SSTV. I will have two laptops set up to send and receive SSTV, using a CAT5 cable to substitute as the radio link. Although it may be a bit tricky, I should be able to show these apps via Zoom so those that can’t make it should be able to still see what’s going on.

As always, we will have time available to help with any questions or issues you may be having with digital communications. The meeting will also take place via Zoom at the link below. I hope to see you there.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88355094567?pwd=ZzRvd1hmQWNaYlZEcGFOdVhuNlNiQT09
Meeting ID: 883 5509 4567
Passcode: PCARS2022

We have all heard of damage caused by the many tornadoes that hit the South. One of our club members Daryl Stout, WX4QZ sent the following note to Parky. Please keep the victims of these storms in our thoughts and prayers.

You likely have seen on the news, that the Little Rock, Arkansas area, was hit by a large tornado. I am okay, but there is significant tornado damage in much of West Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Jacksonville, among many other areas.

There was no damage here, thank God, but one local hospital reported at least two dozen injuries, with several of those listed as critical…and there have also been several fatalities. There were many reports of homes and businesses damaged or destroyed, with numerous vehicles flipped over, damaged, or destroyed. There are also at least 80,000 people without power.

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Daryl, WX4QZ

Greetings PCARS Members, ARRL Officials, Amateur Radio Clubs and other interested people,
April 2023 issue of The RADIOGRAM has been published and is ready for you to enjoy.

Here is the link: https://www.portcars.org/wp/go/april-2023-radiogram/

Hope you enjoy this issue – The Outchmiter – STEM Outreach – More info on Field Day Schedules – Sun Hat with Built-In Rado – Something for everyone!

Feel free to pass this newsletter on to anyone interested in ham radio or PCARS.

Take care & 73,

Tom “Parky”, KB8UUZ
PCARS Newsletter Editor

Any mistakes found in the newsletter are there on purpose so some of you can have fun finding them…. The Radiogram is the monthly newsletter of PCARS. Every month, we bring you news, events, DX listings, articles, and lots of fun. All of the issues, dating back to the very first, are on the club website (http:www.portcars.org) for you to download and read. Amateur Radio articles are welcome. Send your submission in .txt (text) format to the editor: newsletter@portcars.org

PCARS Contesters:

Hello from Parkman, OH. I just want to let you know of some upcoming contests that you can work from your QTH, if you want.

April 1-2: Louisiana QSO Party; Mississippi QSO Party; Missouri QSO Party.
April 8-9: New Mexico QSO Party; Georgia QSO Party

Florida State Parks on the Air: The event begins at 1400 UTC on Saturday, April 1 and concludes at 2200 UTC on Sunday, April 1. That’s 10AM to 8PM local time. The event runs for 8 hours each day, for a total of 16 hours. Most Florida State Parks open at 0800 local time, and close at sunset. Bands are 80, 40, 20, 15 & 10 and only CW and SSB. Sorry digital guys.
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73 – Chuck W8PT

March came in and March is leaving – that means the inputs for the April 2023 issue of The RADIOGRAM are due on Friday March 31st at 8pm. (as always – the last Friday of the month).

Help keep the newsletter interesting to all by sending in your article for the PCARS newsletter. And, don’t forget the in-focus, large format photos as well!!!

Let all of PCARS know what projects or operations are keeping you busy. Let’s all get excited with PCARS, the improving band conditions, and with Ham Radio fun in 2023. AND – this is the April issue – so if you have some good April fool stuff – send it in !

It would be very much appreciated if you send your inputs in prior to the deadline.

I’m looking forward to your stories and articles. Send your inputs and in-focus photos to kb8uuz@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Take care & 73,
Tom, KB8UUZ
PCARS Newsletter Editor