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 Quad County Amateur Radio Club Membership dues are now past due but payable.
> Renewal memberships: $25.00
> First Time only memberships: See the pro-rated chart on the form.
To download a fillable form, click 2016 Membership Application you can then open that form, fill, then print. Please submit the completed, printed form with your dues. Checks are made payable to Quad County Amateur Radio Club and submitted to the treasurer at the meeting or mailed to:
QCARC
P O Box 599
Du Bois, PA 15801
The November meeting brought about a discussion concerning the times of the breakfast and meetings. After a discussion, the membership voted to change the times for the breakfast to 8:30 AM and the meeting to 6:30 PM. The unanimous vote resulted in the decision to change to what is believed to be more appropriate times.
This year the SkyWarn™ Recognition Day will be Sunday December 5. This special event started in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay Le ague to recognize the contributions of amateur radio operators during SkyWarn™ events.
Operations are December 5 from 0000Z – 2400Z. This is not a contest but an operating event that encourages operators to contact as many amateur stations as possible, whether they are on the air at a Weather Service Office or otherwise. Stations exchange call signs, signal reports, locations, and a one or two-word description of the weather at their respective locations. Bands that are activated for this event are typically 80 meters through 70 centimeters using all modes, including digital.
Updated details are available on the National Weather Service SkyWarn™ Recognition Day web site http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mtr/hamradio/
The rain couldn’t damp OR dampen the spirits of the erstwhile Quad-County hams as they slogged through the ankle-deep waters and braved the torrential downpours on Field Day, this June 27 and 28th. This year, the operations were  set up at the Punxsutawney Airport at the facilities used by the Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club. The Special Event callsign N3Q was used in honor of the Club’s 40th anniversary. The GOTA station used the Punxsy Club’s K3HWJ callsign.
Our score of 746 points was easily able to take first place in the 2AC category, due to the absence of any other WPA Stations in that category. OK, so it’s a wee bit misleading to say we “won”… but it makes us happy to say it that way!
Realistically speaking, we placed 19th nationally, out of field of 35 entries in the 2AC Category, which put us smack-dab in the middle of the pack in our own category. Looking at the entire collection of entries, we placed #1758 out of 2720 total entries putting us at the 35% point which is still in the middle of the group, albeit at the lower end of the middle. Considering the weather, that’s not a bad showing at all!
Thanks to everyone who showed up and braved the dismal weather!
With the current flood watches being issued for the surrounding counties, play it safe for yourself and emergency responders.
When you drive into floodwaters, you’re not only putting your own life at risk, but also the lives of those who will be called in to rescue you. It’s far better to be late to work or to an appointment and remain safe, than to take a risk and possibly lose your life. Turn Around Don’t Drown! weather.gov/flood
 The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club is a WRN Ambassador “Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ and the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ logo are trademarks of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, used with permission.”
| Our deepest condolences to Art Kunst W3WM and his family on their loss. Art is a Charter Member of the Quad-County Amateur Radio Club, and until illness forced them to leave the area, both were members of the club.
 Sylbia Shirley Kunst, 90, South Fayette, formerly of DuBois for more than 60 years, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
Beloved wife of Arthur F. Kunst W3WM for 67 ½ years; loving mother of Sylbia (Frank) Katrin of South Fayette, Sharon (Tris) Coffin of McDonald, Arthur (Cindy) of Carlisle, and Donald (Terry) of Lykens; grandmother of William and Ryan Trude, Kaeli, Abby and Jackie Coffin, Michael, Sean and Steven Kunst and Garrison Kunst; also many nieces and nephews.
She was an active member of the Christ Lutheran Church, DuBois, for many years.
Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. 724-941-3211. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 15317, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Services will be held on 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the funeral home. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com |
| We note with sadness the passing of Harold K. Miller WA3NRC, 92, of Clearfield on September 24, 2015. Harold was a founding member of the Quad-County Amateur Radio Club and returned to the Clearfield Area in 1972 after retiring as a research scientist for the National Institute of Health in Washington, DC. He was an avid Morse Code operator, and enjoyed designing and using his radio equipment. He was well known for his groundbreaking work with receiving systems.
Arrangements are being made through the Chidboy Funeral Home, and more information will be reported as it becomes available. |
Even with the bright colors and cool temperatures, Fall can also hold some rather hazardous weather too. Be prepared for the hazards that can occur during this time of year as many of us are winding down from a hectic summer.
 Click for detailed information on what various Fall weather hazards can occur and how you can prepare for a safe Fall.
The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club is a WRN Ambassador “Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ and the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ logo are trademarks of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, used with permission.”
The current American Radio Relay League Special Service Club renewal certificate was received at the August meeting of the QCARC. Members can be proud of the Club’s continuing involvement in Public Service, Training, VE Exams, Mentoring, etc. that enable the Club to continue to maintain the Special Service Club designation.
What is Special Service Club?
To quote the ARRL –
“A club that exists to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio is what defines a Special Service Club (SSC). They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities.”
 FCC announces that ULS and other databases will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance for a five-day period beginning Wednesday, September 2 and continuing through the Labor Day weekend. The Commission said that during the ULS outage, it will not be possible to file any Amateur Radio applications.
During the outage, no license applications can be filed, no license modifications will be accepted, and no new licenses will be granted. It is expected that the vanity callsign licensing & renewal fee will be eliminated as part of this action. A search revealed that only two Group A (1×2 and 2×1) callsigns become available during that time period, but since applications may be made early on 9/2 for K4JE, and late on 9/8 for KE9B, careful applicants can successfully apply for those callsigns.
If your license is set to expire during this period, it is recommended that you submit your renewal application now to avoid a lapse in your license.
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ARRL Bulletin 25 ARLB025
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT August 25, 2015
To all radio amateursSB QST ARL ARLB025
ARLB025 FCC Universal Licensing System, Other Applications to be
Down for Maintenance
FCC website maintenance in early September will make the Universal
Licensing System (ULS), the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS),
the Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS) and other public
applications unavailable for more than 5 days. The Commission said
the outage will begin at 2200 UTC on Wednesday, September 2, and
continue through the Labor Day weekend. The maintenance work should
be completed by 1200 UTC on Tuesday, September 8. During the ULS
outage, it will not be possible to file any Amateur Radio
applications.
"Most Commission resources normally accessible through the
Commission's website, including access to all electronic filing
systems and electronic dockets, will be inaccessible for the same
period, with the exception of the Network Outage Reporting System
(NORS), the Consumer Help Center (CHC), and the Disaster Information
Reporting System (DIRS), which will remain available," an FCC Public
Notice said on August 20. "The Commission's website will remain
available, but with reduced content and limited search
capabilities." According to the Public Notice, the FCC will follow
its normal schedule of operation during the maintenance period, but
voicemail will be offline, and most Commission staffers will not
have access to e-mail. Static content webpages on the fcc.gov
domain, such as the FCC consumer guides, should remain available
during the outage.
The FCC will extend filing deadlines for all regulatory and
enforcement filings that fall during the maintenance period. Filings
due on September 2, 3, 4, or 8 now will be due on Wednesday,
September 9. "Except for the due dates specified herein, we are not
automatically extending the deadlines for any other comment or
filing periods that will be running during this time period, but
requests for extension of time will be considered consistent with
the Commission's normal practice," the FCC Public Notice said. "To
the extent the due dates for filings to which reply or responsive
pleadings are allowed are affected by this Public Notice, the due
dates for reply or responsive pleadings shall be extended by the
same number of days."
In a blog, "Modernizing the FCC's IT," FCC CIO David Bray said that
with the world and the technology we use are changing rapidly, "the
information technology used by the Federal Communications Commission
must change as well." Bray said the FCC has "made significant
progress to upgrade and modernize our infrastructure, and we
continue to work on modernizing the FCC's legacy IT systems with the
resources we have available."
"We understand that this temporary downtime before and during the
Labor Day Weekend may be inconvenient for some FCC stakeholders,"
Bray added.
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We have been invited to the Super 322 Drive-In Car Show again this year to set up a station. Set up time 9:00 AM, Sunday August 16. Weather forecast looks good bring your sunscreen and a lot of water to keep hydrated. I understand there are food vendors on site too.
Location is east of Clearfield on the North side of Route 322, on your left approximately 1 mile east of the traffic light in front of Gio’s (intersection Rte 322 & Rte. 970). West bound – on your right approximately 1.7 miles west of the Bigler traffic light at the Bigler Mini Mart (intersection Rte. 322 and Allport Cutoff road). Talk-in: 147.315, N3QC repeater.
Here is the car show web site for more information such as the car and truck categories.
http://www.super322drive-in.com/upcomingevents.htm
The colony stations will operate from Tuesday June 30, 9:00 AM Eastern (1300 UTC) until Sunday night July 5, Midnight Eastern (0400 UTC July 6). Operations will be on CW, SSB, RTTY … Each year very attractive certificates are sent to those who submit a log, they are a nice addition for folks who collect and display them. It actually is a rather popular special event that started in 2009, with participation growing every year. This is an operating event that you can make as intense as you want and can spread your operating time out over days. One of the things that make it rather fun, at least to me, is finding a station just as they come on the air and you’re the first or one of the very first to make the contact! For all the longer it takes listen for a station tuning up, it may be one of the the colony stations that you can log without working through a pile-up.
For all the details check out the event web site: http://www.13colonies.info/
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