BSSS 1993-01

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Vol. 24 No. 1 - 277th Consecutive Monthly Issue - Baraboo, Wisconsin - January 1993
FCC· Reduces Fines
WARBA's
in Indecent Speech,
Fraud Cases
Wonderous
The Federal Com-
Worldwide munications Commission has
reduced penalties against
amateurs in two recent enfor
cement cases.
Wanderer
Allen Burton, KA4URC,
had been issued a Notice of
Apparent Liability for 2,000
dollars for "indecent speech" on the 20-meter band
on June 29, 1992. (See Badger State Smoke Signals,
November, 1992.) Burton was given 30 days in
which to appeal or pay the fine.
According to the FCC, Burton apologized for the
incident and said he could not afford to pay the
2,000 dollar forfeiture. The Commission on No
The Wisconsin Amateur Radio Balloon
vember 23 announced that since federal law "directs
Association's "EarthBreeze" around-the
the FCC to consider ability to pay when imposing
world flight package is ·shown in these
monetary forfeitures," it was reducing the fine to
photos. In the package's interior, shown
200 dollars.
above, are, at left, a modified barometer
"If in the future," the Commission told Burton,
and, at right, a board contain.ing, at left,
"you repeat the same violations, however, the FCC
the ID mcntulran.d, at right. 'Ule 50 m~­ may impose a substantially higher monetary for
liwatt beacon transmitter. The modified
feiture."
barometer will change the beacon's CW
In another case, Richard C. Bortner, KGSWS, of
transmitting speed to provide listeners with
Zapata, Texas, in October was ordered to show
the approximate altitude of the package.
cause why his license should not be revoked.
The package exterior, in the photo at left,
Bortner had failed to respond to correspondence
has the 20-meter transmitting antenna at
from the Commission in June and August of 1992,
the top, with the counterpoise below the
in which he was accused of fraud in the obtaining
package. Attached to the package are two
of his amateur license.
flotation devices. Read more about WAR
On November 10, the Commission withdrew the
BA's EarthBreeze experiment_i n a story by
Order to Show Cause in view of on-going proceed
Steve Loeffler, WB9ZRE, on page 8 of this
ings in the case. However, the termination "pertains
issue.
only to the licensee's previous failure to reply to
Commission correspondence," the FCC said, "and
does not restrict the Field Operations Bureau from
reasserting the original enforcement action against
Growth in Ranks Cited in Future Spectrum Plan the licensee based on the underlying violation."
• ARRL Bulletin 110, 11 /25/92
Amateurs' Needs Outlined for Government Study
1{ave a (jreat 1993
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) After pointing out the purpose of the Amateur
ha.s sent a Christmas list for amateurs to the U.S. Radio Service and citing recent examples of tech
.Live .Long JLtnd Prosper!
Department of Commerce in response to an inquiry nology advances and public service - packet radio,
into frequency spectrum use and needs. A Notice of CLOVER and PACTOR; Hurricanes Andrew and
Inquiry from the Department's National Telecom Iniki - and mentioning an1ateur satellite and space
munications and Information Administration sought accomplishments (including the SAREX program),
public comment concerning current and future the League noted the recent explosion of the ama-
requirements for the radio spectrum and technology
trends that would affect use of the radio spectrum. Please turn to page 7 What'• Happening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Wisconsin Net• As•ociation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ELMER By Rich Regent, K9GDF Here and There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Beargreaae and Mush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Working from Half of Wisconsin's
I THOUGHT YOU BUT, UNTIL I. IN MY RADIO l G£T SNOW ON Counties in ONE QSO Party ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
COULD ONLY G£T GfT THE HDLf SHACK ROOF MY RADIO! TRhivee rOlaldned GAomaatt Beuler aRt•a di. o. C. l.u b. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 10
SNOW ON A TV. FIXED ... Watts Snoo (Central WI Radio Amataursl . . . . . . . . 11
Eau Claire Amateur Radio Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Northern Wi•con•in Radio Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
ManCoRad Radio Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sheboygan CounJy Amateur Radio CJub . . . . . . . . . 12
Here'• Mooning You! ... . .. . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Taylor County Area Amateur Radio Club . . . . . . . . . 13
Racine Megacycle Club . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Wisconsin Packeteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. - Yellow Thunder Amataur Radio Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Badger State Smoke Signal•
Swapfests Art Wysocki, · N9BCA, 3356 April Lane, Stevens 1W.XD. AMA'IEUR RADIO in:IE1Y
Point, WI 54481.. (715) 344-2984. (W9Yr - U. W. - MADISON)
SA1URDAY, JULY 10, 1993. South Milwaukee
ARC Swapfest, Oak Creek, WI. Contact SMARC, P.O. Monthly \\bile school in session - 2nd Wed.
and Other Social Events
Box 102, South Milwaukee, WI. (414) 762-3235 - 7:30 p.m. - B-314, Electrical Engineering
SUND!\.Y, JMJJN!.Y 10, 1993. 21st Annual Ext. 58. Bldg.
WARAC MIIMNIER swapfest, Waukesha O::lunty Expo SA1URDAY, JULY 10, 1993. Eau Claire ARC
Center Fonn, Waukesha, WI. UJntact WARAC Swap- Swapfest, Chippewa Falls Fairgrounds. Contact CENmAL WISON;IN RADIO AMA'IEURS, L'ID.
fest, P.O. Bax . J072, Milwaukee, .WI 53201. Lis Searing, ~' 1129 McKinley Road, Eau ( S'IEVENS POINT)
Please note. thacwi.lL bee on a. Sunday· next year Claire WI 54701. [phone]. Second Wed ••
instead of'the preifiouS' Saturday t dates. . '(see·· SATIJRDAY, JULY 24, 1993. Eau Claire, WI
also ad on back page and see ad elsewh~re this Swapfest. Watch for further details. EAU CLAIRE AMA1EUR RADIO CllJB
issue with full· details. ) As a service to our·readers,.. this ,section: ,.znd Tue .. - 7:30 p.m. -·Parks and Recreation
;, SUNli\Y, JARJAB.Y 31, 1993~ .Wheaton Camunity of Badger State Snvke Signals is available Bldg., Oxford and 1st Streetf!, Eau Claire. Hans,
Radio ltnateurs Hanfest at the Odam Expo Center,,. without charge to list yoor upcaning Swapfest, · guests welcare. Travelers -welcare on wide area
Villa Park, IL. Contact: Wheaton Ccnmmity Radio Hamfest, dinner, picnic, party or other event·of club repeater K9UXP, 146.31/91.
ltnateurs, PO Box ~' Wheaton, IL 60189. (708) interest to Radio ltnateurs in Wisconsin and
629-8006 or (708)·629--8889. nearby areas. Send information on your event to FOOR I.AKF.S AMA'IEUR RADIO CUJB (MADISOO WI)
sutllA.Y, APRIL 4, 1993. Madison, WI Swap Kenneth A. Ebneter, K9EN, 822 Wauona Trail, First and third Tues - 7:30 p.m. - Red
fest, sponsored by MARA. Contact MARA, PO Box Portage, WI 53901. In addition,· space is avail Cross Bldg., 4860 Sheboygan Ave., roan "C''
8890-8890. Madison, WI 53708-8890. (608) 249- able at attractive rates on our advertising downstairs. It is the next building west of the
7579. Watch for flyer, and see ad back page. pages. For infonnation on rates and tequirerents Hill FailllS State Office building. The maetings
SUNll!\.Y, APRIL 18, 1993. Rockford Hamfest for our advertising pages, please contact K9ZZ start ~tly at 7:30 pn.
am
~ter Show. Held at the Rockford Metro or K9EN.
Centre. Caitact RARA, PO Box 6931, Rockford, IL FOX CITIES AMA'IEUR RADIO CI1JB
61125. ([phone]. (Also see ad elsewhere Third Mon. - 7:00 p.m. -.Roosevelt Jr. High
in this issue. ) SclX>Ol, 318 E. Brewster St., Appleton. Info:
SA1URDAY, MAY, 1, 1993. Cedarburg, WI (414) 766-3886.
Club
Swapfest. Held at the Circle B Recreation Cen
ter, intersection. of Highway 60 and O::lunty GRFA'IER MILWAUKEE DX ASSOCIATIOO
Highway I. ltnateur Radio Exam:; given by Badger Meetings Fourth &ti. of the nvnth at· 7:30 p.m. Con
Examiners. (See TestPoint for further infonna tact Jerry Scherkenbach, N9AW, at [phone]
tion.) For mre swapfest infonnation, contact for ~eting location.
O.R.C. Swapfest Qmnittee, 11448 N. Laguna Dr.,
Mequon, WI 53092. (Watch upcaning BSSS for ad GREEN BAY MIKE AID KEY CUJB
with full infonnation. ) Due to space limitations ~ cannot always Second Thur. 7: 30 µn - Media Services area
SATIJRDAY, MAY 8, 1993. Lakeshore Hamfest, carry the full listing of Wisconsin and area of the J. M. Science Building at St. Norbert
Manit~ Cotmty Expo. Contact: Mati".oRad Radio club rreetings. Please save the folloong list College in DePere.
Club, P.O. Box 204, ManitCA\K>C, WI. Call: Ron, ings for your future reference. We hope to have
WS9X, (414) 793-4733 (nights) or Red, N9GHE, the full listing at least three times a year, GREEN FOX AMA'IEuR RADIO CUJB
[phone]. and will carry any changes or additions between Third Mon. - 7:30 p.m. - Green Lake Town
' SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1993. CWRA Swapfest, full listings. Hall, int. of county hwys. K and N.
University Center, Stevens Point, WI. Contact: KETTIE IDRAINE RADIO AMA1EURS
Second Fri., 7:30 p.m. at the Waukesha
Badger State example, if a club meets on the 4th of the month, the Cotmty Technical College, Carrq:us Science Build
material should be sent no later than the 9th of that ing, Roan 102. Talk-in on the N9KS 147 .39 re-
month. This material Is to be sent to the Editor. peater.
Smoke Signals
LAKESIDRE RPIR. ASSN.
Last Tue., Jan., Apr., Jul., & Oct., 7:30
Where to Send It
p.m. Red Cross Bldg., 4521 Taylor Ave., Racine,
Amateur Radio WI.
Address changes and corrections should be sent
Education and Information MADISON AREA REPEA'IER ASSN
to Ken Ebneter.
The maeting schedule for 1991 is as fol
Editorial material, photographs, feature articles,
lows: Nov. 11.
display ads. and exchange papers should be sent to
MANI'ITMC m.JNlY RADIO AMA1EURS
Jim Romelfanger.
CHAIRMAN: Kenneth A. Ebneter, K9EN, 822 Wauona
Directors Meeting: First Wed.
Inquiries about advertising should be directed to
Trail, Portage, WI 53901. Telephone [phone].
Ken Ebneter. General ~eting: Second Wed.
Swapfest information should be sent to Ken Both ~etings held.at 7:30 p.m. in the
EDITOR: Jim Romelfanger, K9ZZ, 412 % Ash Street,
Baraboo, WI 53913. Telephone [phone]. Ebneter. Swapfest eds should be sent to Jim Romel basenent, Manitowoc City Hall, 817 Franklin Sf.,
fanger. Manitowoc.
TREASURER: Jim Decker, WB9UQT, P.O. Box 337, Subscriptions should be sent, with check or • MEN:MJNEE FALl..S AMA'IEUR RADIO CUJB
Baraboo, WI 53913-0337. money order, to Jim Decker. Last Tue. - Doors open 7:30 p.m., ~eting
begins 8:00 p.m. - Security Savings and Loan,
CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR: Richard R. Regent, K9GDF, ' Conditions for Reprinting Material Menaronee Falls. Amateurs and guests welcone.
500~ South 26th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221. MILWAUKEE RADIO AMA1EURS CUJB
from Badger State Smoke Signals
Last Thursday, Wauwatosa Savings and Loan
Subscriptions (lower level) at 7500 W. State St. in Wauwatosa.
Permission is hereby granted to reprint articles from No ~tings in July, August and Decerber.)
1 year (12 issues) $9.75 Badger State Smoke Signals, providing credit is given Meetings begin at 7:00 µn.
to the original author, publication in which the article
2 years (24 issues) $18.00 NORTHERN WIS<X>NSIN RADIO CUJB
first appeared, and to Badger State Smoke Signals.
3 years (36 issues) $26.00 4th Tue. - 7:30 p.m., Sept. through April.
This credit is mandatory, and no material may be
Peppennill Restaurant, Thunderbird Mall North,
printed unless it is given. This newspaper is produced
Special club package reduced rates are available. For Menaronie, WI. Guests welcOOE.
by volunteer Radio Amateurs, and is non-profit. This
information, contact Ken Ebneter, K9EN. NOR1lMX>DS ARC (RHINELANDER WI)
newspaper is mailed from Portage, WI 53901.
Third Tue .. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Meeting
When to Send It at 7:30 p.m. South Park School, Rhinelander, WI.
Editorial Disclaimer
Talk-in on 146.93/.34. All interested visitors
to the Northwoods are welcOOEd.
The closing date for each issue is the first of the
month for the next month's issue. For example, the· The opinions expressed in editorials, guest editorials, OZAUKEE RADIO CUJB
closing date for the June issue is May 1 . columns, articles, and letters from .readers are the Second Wed. - 7:30 p.m. - Grafton .t-h.llitpur
opinions of the authors only, and do not, .unless pose Senior Center.
The only exception is for participating clubs. Par otherwise stated, express or imply endorsement by ~A - WISCXJNSIN CHAPTER 1f55
ticipating clubs are requested .t~ send their material no Badger State Smo~e Signals, or by any other in Contact Robert Shady, KB9XR, Treasurer, 905
later than FIVE DAYS after the club's meeting. For .d ividua1 or org'anizatlon.
E. Doty Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53207. For infor
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mation about rreeting dates or ioining q:;wA.
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Chapter :f/:55. The Wisconsin Chapter h>lds Spring copy of your license DllSt be attached to your
and Fall dinner TIEetings. The Test Point FCC fonn 610. You will also be required to have
a photo ID, or other acceptable identification.
cµlA - SCl1IHFA5T WISOH)IN ClIAPIER ff162 Teclmician class licensees DllSt sln.7 proof
Meets third M:m. nvnthly, 7:30 p.m., Around ~ ~·=::.-::.) of testing before March 21, 1987, in order to
the Clock Restaurant, 3012 Rapids Drive, Racire. upgrade to General with a code test only.
Amateur Radio Examina'tion Locations Additional infonnation is given below.
RACINE ~ CllJB and Schedules In the Wisconsin Area
Secord M:m., 7:30 p.m., Red Cross Bldg., MILWAlJl(EE RADIO AM.mlJRS I CllJB (l'PJC,/VFc)
4521 Taylor Ave., Racire, WI 'lHIRD 'IUESDA.Y De\'IES: At 6:30 p.m. at
cturch, 11709 West Cleveland Ave., West Allis,
RlVFlU.NI> AMAmJR RADIO CllJB The following are koown locations -where WI.
First Tue. - 7:00 p.m. - Onalaska Camunity lmlteur Radio license examinations are scheduled I.ASl' SAnJRM.Y De\'IES: At 8: 30 a.m. in the
Center, Onal~ WI. in the Badger State area. lOiiel" level of Savings ard I.can, 7SOOW. State
ST.,
Wauwatosa, WI.
:. ~ -.-. : ,, . ••·IOX RIVm RADIO WJB Jaruary 9, 1993 Madison, WI SECDI> SAnJRM.Y Dl\1ES ( 9iAT tean): 1: 00
~1.: - fi~· ~· - 7:00 p.m. at Dodge Jan.my 9, 1993 Marshfield, WI -;' p.m. at Wauwatosa Savings am IA>an, 6560 s. 27th
•.. ·;-·, . ~• •1 :~!~~'s Depart:ni?nt, 141 N. Main, Ju- Jaruary 9, 1993 Oak Forest, n. St., Oak CTeek, WI •.
'. ~:~,~ •·• •~ . '1 Jaruary 23, 1993 Appleton:, WI For hldi.ticinal Informaticn . Ctlatact ;' Jack
·· ·.::1::\~."8fS: Net; 146.04/ 146;.64 K:Jn.s at 7:30 p.m. J-.ary 14, 1993 Apple. Valtey, Mf . ICrau8e, W9JK~ l737 N~. ll6th St., wauwatosa,. wt·
~ts on n11101z at 10: 30 a.m. Jaruary 1.6,. 1993 Milwukee, WI (BE) 53226. (414} 774-6999' or les . Peterson, ·· "8YQ'9, , .
·, ·,'._··.t. Jaruary 16, 1993 Eau Claire, Wi 9741 W. &ward.Ave., Greenfield, WI 53228.
·'!';;_,
m
~ <XlJNlY AMfl1mJR RADIO WJB Jaruary 16, 1993 N Branch, (414) 321-4+ 745 ~ j·'
°Tue. -
SeccQt 7:00 p.m. - Sheboygan Jaruary l7, 1993. Des 1t>fues,IA Bring along your ·0 rigiaal license aid- twe . ..
.~ ss~ ScoUt Bldg., 2032 Erie Ave. Jaruary 23, 1993 St. Paul Park, !ti (2) good quality pb:>tocopies, pws two forms of . '
n,
February 1993 Apple Valley, !ti identification, such a driver's·. license, etc.
&lJl1I MILWAlJl(EE AMA'.IEUR RADIO CI1JB February 12, 1993 Blaine, m Also required are a pen am $5.00 for the exan
First Wed. - 12gion Post 434, Shepard Ave., February 13, 1993 Madison, WI fee. WAlX-INS are WelcatE. To register in ad
Oak Creek WI. Auctions in March and October. February 13, 1993 River Falls, WI vance, use a post card: print the grade of li
February 13, 1993 Oak Forest, IL cense you are applying for, arrl your llalE, ad
TAYWR CilJNlY ARFA AMA1EUR RADIO CI1JB ('ICAARC) February 13, 1993 Dixon, IL dress, and teleJhme m.mber. Send the card to
MEDFORD February 17, 1993 Sheboygan, WI MPJ£/VEC, c/o Jack Krause, W9JK, or Les Peter-
Usually the 2nd Thur. of the nvnth at 7:00 February 20, 1993 Milwaukee, WI (BE) · son, W9Y().J at the addresses shown above.
PM sharp. Usual location: arergency goverrment March 6, 1993 Dubuque, IA
UEeting roan, basenent of Sheriff's Annex to March 11, 1993 Apple Valley, MIT BA1llR EXAMINERS (BE) - MILWAUKEE
Taylor C.OUOty Courthouse, 2nd and Ogden Sts., March 13, 1993 Marshfield, WI Unless otherwise noted, .examinations are
Medford, WI. Talk-in on 147. 75/15 or 145.27(- March 13, 1993 Madison, WI actni.nistered beginning at l :00 p.m. to 3:·30 p.m.
600) repeaters. Amateurs f. guests are -welcOOE. March 13, 1993 River Falls, WI at St. Nicholas Church basarent, 5345 N. Green
ARS Net, Wed. nights at 8:30 PM on 147. 75/15. March 13, 1993 Oak Forest, IL Bay Ave. (2 1/2 blocks south of Silver Spring),
For info contact: Rollarrl Walty, W9IBE, W4117 March 13, 1993 N Branch, MN Milwatikee. Walkins are -welcOOE. CM waiver fonm:;
Hwy. 102, Westboro, WI 54490. 015) 427-3492 March 20, 1993 Milwaukee, WI (BE) are available. Please send a request with an ·
March 20, 1993 Appleton, WI SASE prior to taking an exam, so it is ready
'IRI-illJNIY AMA'IEUR RADIO CI1JB March 27, 1993 Menaronie, WI when attending the session. To register in
Sun. of each IOOnth. Meetings are held a.t April 10, 1993 Madison, WI advance, send a post card with your nare, test
7 :00 p.m., at the Trinity wtheran Church, 314 April 17, 1993 Eau Claire, WI or tests yoo wish to take, date you wish to
Barrie, Fort Atkinson, WI. April 17, 1993 Milwaukee, WI (BE) take., your' call sign, address arrl telephone
May 1, 1993 Ozaukee, WI (BE) ru.mber to Badger Examiners, Gary J. Sharbuno,
. WA.5HINGI'OO aunY AMA'IEUR RADIO CillB (Hamfest) WI9M, 5119W. Willow Rd., Brown Deer, WI 53223 •
Secbrrl Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Washington May 8, 1993 Marshfield, WI Telephone (414) 355-0237.
County Court House. Net on Thursdays at 7: 30 May 8, 1993 Manitowoc, WI -:;-";';--" ' ~ -·._..~-_:c···"""'";-;,._,.-,.,-,-;,..• • ,_ ·~----->-)! .'f'-.-'·.·-~, f":· ...- .• .,. •~· "- .~·--..;: __
p.m. on 146. 73. (Hamfest) VE exams are held in Madison every second
May 8, 1993 Madison, WI Saturday Ill)ming of the IIDnth at 8 a.m. They are
WA'lER'ID\fl AMA'IEUR RADIO CilJB Jt.me 12, 1993 Appleton, WI held at the operations building of the Madison
First Thur. of the IIDnth at 7:00 p.m., The June 12, 1993 Dubuque, IA Jitetropolitan Sewerage District at 1610 °l"borlarrl
Waterta.Q Public. Library, 100 S. Water St., July 10, 1993 Marshfield, WI Rd. To get there take the Beltline (Hwy 12 & 18)
Wa~ertwn, WI. August 9, 1993 Appleton to South Towne Drive. Go south 8/10 mile till
August 21, 1993 Dubuque, IA South Towne Drive makes a berrl and becaIEs
WAUPACA AMA1EUR RADIO CillB September 11, 1993 Marshfield, WI Moorland Rd. and enter at gate. Other e~ are
First Sat. in March, June, Septerrber and November 6, 1993 Menarvnie, WI held in Milwaukee every Third Tues. evening and
December, at 9:30 a.m. at the Waupaca Fire Sta Noverrber 13, 1993 Marshfield, WI third Sat. Afternoon.
tion in downtown Waupaca. Novernber 7, 1993 Kaukauna, WI You should bring a picture ID, your origi
"CQ First Tue.11 A social gathering and (Hamfest) nal licence and a copy of your licence. For
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dutch treat luncheon at the King's Table in Novernber 20, 1993 Dubuque, IA exams beyond the novice tests, bring a check for
King, WI, on Highway ~ just south of highways. $5.40, made out to the ARRL/VEC.If the special
10 arrl 54 on the west side of Waupaca. Monthly, Third Tue. Milwaukee, WI (MRAC) 610 form with the rredical exanption is required,
Monthly, Last Sat. Milwaukee, WI (MRAC) contact rre beforehand to obtain one. No appoint
WEST ALLIS ¥J)IO AMA'IEUR CillB Monthly, First Sat. Racine, WI rrents are necessary to take exams. For further
Secom Tue. - 8:00 p.m. - St. Peters Epis (except January, July & August) questions, please leave a rressage on the mailbox
copal Church, 7929 Lincoln Ave. Entrance is at Monthly, Second Sat. Madison, WI or phone rre at (608) 832-6631.
rear of building on alley. Monthly, Third Sat. L:>ves Park, IL Mark NZ9B
Monthly, Last Sat. Tomahawk, WI
WISOONSIN AS&X:IATIOO OF REPFA'IERS (January thru October only) EAU CLAIRE, WI
Meetings are held ~rterly, with time and Many Swapfests/Hamfests off er exam ses Held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at St. Olat's
location to be announced. Repeater licensees, sions. If not shown above contact the sponsor School on the North Lane in Eau Claire, WI.,
trustees, arrl sponsors are urged to attend ing club in the Swapfest colurn on page 2. near the airport. Contact Carl Searing, W9~.
W.A.R. rreetings. All interested parties are 015) 834-1303.
-welcare, as -well. GENERAL RUIBS FOR IDST EXAMINATIOOS:
Be sure to check with sponsors in the event MARSHFIEI.D, WISOONSIN
WISCDNSIN VAUEi RADIO AS&X:IATIOO (WAUSAU) there are changes ard/or errors in the dates or Sponsored by the Marshfield Area ARS.
First Tue. - 7:30 p.m. - location varies; infonnation given. Second Saturday every other 111)1lth, at St. Joseph
info on 146.04/64, Wausau. Most examinations require filing an FCC Hospital, School of Nursing entrance. Roan 124.
Fonn 610 artJ. advance registration at least 30 St. Joseph Ave., Marshfield, WI. Walk-ins Wel
YEI.J.rn 'IHUNDER AMA'IEUR RADIO CI1JB (BARAlro) days before the exam date. (SOOE VECs permit COOE. Contact Walter Friant, WB<l<IN, 2310 Wal
walkins. Check with sponsor.) lonnie Dr., Marshfield, WI 54449. [phone]
Days rotate: Scheduled rreeting dates: To register, you nust first secure a copy .
Tue. Jan. 12, Wed. Feb. 17, Thu. Mar. 17, of the current FCC Fonn 610 and fill it out ccm RACINE, WISOONSIN - ~/VF£
Tue. Apr. 13, Wed. May 12, 'fu.t. Jtlll. 17, pletely (AND CXlUIBC'ILY). Get your fonn fran an M:mthly - first Saturday, except Jaruary, July,
n-u.
Tue. Jul. 13, Wed. Aug. 18, Sep. 16, FCC Field Office, the ARRI... or Badger State Snnke atd August.
nu.
Tue. Oct. 12, Wed. Nov. 17' Dec. 12. Signals. Send a 29' SASE if you request one Exam; are given 9:00 to 11 :00 a.m. at the
All rreetings, (Except J~ 12 see YTARC fran the ARRL or BSSS. In m:>st cases, forms can Red Cross Building, 4521 Taylor Averue, Racine.
rreeting mirrutes), at the :sar'alx>o Civic Center, also be obtained fran the sponsoring group. Walkins are pennitted. Inquiries ani registra
Baraboo, WI. Meetings start 7:30 p.m. ARRL/VFA. exani.nations require a check for tions should be directed to Willian Fircrow,
$5.60 payable to "ARRL/VFC'. Jr., Mo19P, 1912 27th Street, I<enosha, WI 53140,
I.et Badger State Snd<e Signals and others The FCx:: now requires applicants to srow teleJioie [phone].
knoi1 your club's 11eet:ing dates-. -thei-r Ol'iginal .Amateur lM:ea&e to the VEC. A ( coatmJeCI OP page 15~
Correspondence
....f rom our readers
t A GOODBYE TO BOB DUNN, N9Gil
Section
Wisconsin Nets
November 16, 1992
Manager's
Net WNA Freq. UTC CST Mgr. Hi, Ken, K9EN:
Notes
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Back in the late 70s and early 80s, I had a
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WSBN Yes 3985 2330 1730 K9UTQ book, Verse by the Side of the Road. It contained
WNN Yes 3723 0000 1800 KA9FVX
the limericks from the now-extinct Burma-Shave
Richard R. Regent. K9GDF WSSN Yes 3645 0030 1830 N9BDL
signs we used to read along the highways. I thought
5003 South 26th Street WIN/E Yes 3662 0100 1900 WB91CH
WIN/L Yes 3662 0400 2200 W9NGP them somewhat amusing, so I'd read one or two on
Milwaukee, WI 53221
NWTN Yes 34/94 2330 1830 NS9Q the morning weather net. That is, whenever there
(Rhinelander area)
was a lull in the traffic.
Exams: Februacy 2 Racine, February 9 Madi
RCRA No 01 /61 0030 1830 KA90MC This amused some and irritated others, but it
son, February 13 River Falls.
(Mondays CST) (Menomonie Area) brought out the hidden poet in several of the regu
Every Monday and Thursday at 9 p.m. the
lars. Lew, K9JPS, Bill, W9ZBD, WB9YPZ, and,
50.16 MHz net meets for some interesting activ Gr. Bay No 72/12 WB9NRK
(Green Bay Areal of course, Bob Dunn, N9GJI. His call in those days
ities; check in this week.
was KA9CPA. These all responded in verse of their
West Allis RAC program February 9th will be ARES No 4.65/5.25 0200 2000
own which showed a lot more talent than Burma
the spectrum analyzer by NS9P and will have their (South East/South Central Wisconsin)
Shave ever did. We had a lot of fun with it for
travelling grab box door prize.
RACES No 3993.5 1400 0800 WA90AY several months.
New Green Bay Mike and Key Club officers: (LSB Sunday)
Herb Stecker, W9ZGQ, was the weather
Pres. KE9AS; V.P. N9LSX; Treas. KA9VRK;
liaison in those days. When he passed away, Bob
Sec'y KB9AMM.
injury. Both were pik>ts; Nancy had the instrument wrote a verse which appeared in the WNA Bulletin.
My sister Nancy and her husband Sam, WB9-
rating and was nearing completion of tasks required The words struck a special chord in me, so I saved
LAB, of Waukesha, were killed when the small
to be a flight instructor for the Civil Air Patrol. it. Now that Bob has passed away, I find that the
plane they were flying hit some trees and crashed
They will be missed. verse is appropriate for him too, with the last two
close to Capitol Airport near Brookfield on Novem
lines altered to fit.
ber 21, 1992. Together, Sam and Nancy had over Other Silent Keys: N9MNL (Schofield), N9GJI
2,600 skydiving jumps as instructors. with hardly an (Iola), and W9MJ (ex-W9ZHE, Waukesha). o
He no longer modulates seventy-five
Or twenty, or ten, or two meters live.
League Supports New "Business Rule"; His key has gone silent, his signal is stilled
Our hearts we find heavy, but memory filled.
Decries Media's Attempt to Broaden
For he knew a spade and called it by name
Cutting right to the core in the ragchew game.
His slow measured drawl brought us many a smile
The American Radio Relay League has filed In its reply comments filed December 1, 1992,
As his keen wit emerged, our thoughts to beguile.
reply comments continuing to support an FCC the League said that trying to be specific in a
proposal to revise their rules· on permissible com "content regulation" such as FCC Rule 97.113 was He put zip in the net each time he checked in
munications by amateurs - the "Business Com impossible. For example~ one commenter ques With his s"low-fuse approach, ami I'm sure he'd a-grin
munications Rule." tioned whether an amateur employed in government As he shared his thoughts and gathered the weather
could violate the rule by providing public service Keeping us smiling, but always together.
The League said that other commenters seeking
communications benefitting public safety.
fine tuning of the proposed new rules were asking The League said that prohibiting com We treasure these memories, try to retain
for an unnecessary rigidity in amateur rules. The Them.firm in our mind's eye, make them remain.
munications on behalf of an employer is "based on
ARRL also suggested that a request by commercial To us he was special, we wish him goodbye
the need to isolate the amateur's participation in
interests to relax the use of Amateur Radio in He with the call En Nine Gee Jay Eye.
amateur communications from the means by which
ordinary news gathering, a request previously
the amateur makes a living." This serves to free
denied, be so denied once again. - Jim Merrill, W9AY K, Net Manager
amateurs from pressure from an employer to pro
Badger Weather Net
In January, 1992, the League informally vide communications.
submitted a proposal for the changes in the rules to "Performing amateur public service com
ARMY MARS SEEKS WISCONSIN MEMBERS
the Commission, changes that would restate certain munications is as acceptable for a public servant as
sections of Part 97 .113 in order to enable amateurs for anyone else in similar circumstances," the
11 November 1992
to continue, unfettered, to perform public service League said.
work. The League did not submit a formal proposal Yet the League agreed that some regulatory
Attention: All Amateur Radio operators in
for rule making in the matter. The FCC in April, guidance would be needed - mainly, defining what
Wisconsin.
1992, assigned the proposal RM-7895, and in June
opened PR Docket 92-136. Please turn to page 9 Wisconsin Army MARS (Military Affiliate
Radio System) is part of an international pseudo
military organization of trained civilian radio
Ba/,loon Story Had Holes; the Balloon and Package Did Not! operators t-0 aid and assist our country in times of
emergency. As part of our training, we do handle
third party traffic to people serving in the military
. In the story about the most recent balloon-carried Amateur Radio flight launched by the Wisconsin
throughout the world.
Amateur Radio Balloon Association, a tYf)O reared its ugly head that was, at the very least, confusing. At
most, the nasty little typo made it appear that the package had been shot full of holes by two goose
Please turn to page 8
hunters. Not!
The confusing portion said, in part, " ... .It's a good thing we shot first .... " Hei:e is what the line in
the stpry should have said: "It's a good thing we didn't shoot first." Tell our advertisers you
We apologize for the error.
saw it in Badger State
And we thank the hunters.
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and
DON BAKER, NB9J, passed away on
THERE
1 BOOZ Maren 1 4 through Tuesday, December 1, 1992, at Appleton
Medical Center following a fatal heart attack.
01 OOZ March 1 5
He was 60 years old. ·
Don was a very active member of the
Rules, complete information, ·and an entry Neenah-Menasha Amateur Radio Club, which
Exam Fees to Go Up form/multiplier list will be published in the is now the Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club.
February, 1993 issue of Badger Stale Smoke Sig · He was a past president of the Fox Cities
The cost of getting a ham license is going up nals. ARC.
again in 1993. As announced by the FCC, the Don brought new lifeblood to the club by
maximum reimbursement for volunteer examiner offering his service in all ways. He and his
The Wisconsin QSO Party is sponsored annually
tests in 1993 will be $5.60, up from $5.45 in 1992. son-in-law, Larry Siebers, KD9IA, were the
by the West Allis Radio Amateur Club, P. 0. Box
The ARRLNEC will charge the full $5.60 for first volunteer examiners for the area, and
1072, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
examinations for Technician or higher class licenses helped to expand the VE team into what it is
in 1993. today.
• W•tlink Repon, 11 /27 /92 in front of his home, where he exchanged gunfire Don started the Experimental Aircraft
with Horner. Horner was also critically wounded, Association Convention special event station,
Ban on Cellular Scanners Signed
but survived to face the murder charge. and even designed the "warbird" certificate
A new trial for Horner has been scheduled to that is sent as a QSL for the event.
President George Bush has signed into law begin January 26th in Tulare County Superior .. He was, to date, the club's only hamfest
legislation that blocks the sale of radio equipment Court. organizer, bettering the event every year
used to eavesdrop on cellular telephone calls. It · • WNtlink Report. 12/10/92 despite bad luck with the weatherman;
directs the FCC to withhold its equipment authori Don's willingness to help with any public
Comments of VECs Cited
zation for any radio scanner that can receive cel service event helped to recruit many new
lular frequencies or that can easily be modified to in Foreign Licensing Plan members to the FCARC. He encouraged new
receive such frequencies. The equipment cannot be hams to better themselves, and was an
sold without FCC authorization. The ARRL has filed reply comments.on an FCC "Elmer" to most. ...-
In about a year, the law will also make it proposal to add another way for foreign visitors to He was active in Field Day and in ARES,
illegal to manufacture this type of equipment in the be granted temporary operating permission while in and was an Assistant Emergency Coordinator.
United States or import any such equipment made the United States. He was the inter-club contact person with
of
elsewhere. On Nov. 30, the League reiterated its support many the other clubs in the area. He helped
• N7EP In W•tlink Report, 12/10/92 for the goal of the proposal, in PR Docket 92-167, organize social events for the clubs.
to make it easier for foreigners licensed in their Don was a trained Red Cross volunteer,
Latest FCC Call Signs own countries to operate temporarily in the U.S., and served in every disaster that the Outa
while restating its belief that other, significantly gamie Chapter was involved with in the last
The following is a list of the FCC's most . better means of accomplishing those goals exist. number of years.
recently issued call signs as of December 1. The League noted that comments from sever~ While he was in the Navy, Don was with
volunteer examiner coordinators concurred that the hurricane hunters, and often talked of his
District Group A Group B Group C Group D determining the bona tides of visiting amateurs' experiences of flying "into the eye" of the
Extra Advanced Tech/Gen Novice
licenses written in languages other than English, as hurricane. He was a high-speed CW man, and
G A AG KS KGGBY NGUPN KBGKUW proposed by the FCC, would be extremely difficult credited the Navy for his profidency with the
1 AA1EM KD1LK N1NUA KB1AMB for volunteer examiners. Morse code.
2 AA2LN KF2LH N2SXD KB2PPA DOn's motto was: "How can I help?" He
3 AA3CK KE3FN N3NQE KB3AKE The League also cited comments from several
never held a grudge, and epitomized the
4 AC4XF KQ4JF ++ KD4UHQ American amateurs with experience operating from
5 ABSJD KJSGJ ++ KBSWCU positive attitude that we all admire and should
other countries, pointing out that the real issue is
6 AB6PC KN6DF ++ K06PFZ have.
7 AA7SL Kl71A ++ K87QWZ how the changes proposed by the FCC might be
Don gave of himself freely, and anyone
8 AASJG KFSXY NSWEJ KBSOKK perceived by foreign amateurs, and how such a
9 AA9FG KF9MI N9RLL KB91FW could tell that it came from the heart. His
program might affect the way U.S. amateurs are
Hawaii ++ AH6ME WH6JQ WH6CQA service to any good cause will be missed,
Alaska ++ AL70N WL7GN WL7CGF treated in their licensing requests in other countries.
along with his smiling face. Personally, I feel
PR ++ KP4UL ++ WP4LOF
Other countries could conceivably turn the
that Don was everyone's best friend, and I,
+ + All call signs in this group have been tables on American amateurs, requiring the passing but for a short time, am honored to have been
issued in this area. of an examination in their own language (possibly his friend.
• ARRL Bulletin 113, 12/16/92 not in English). -Wayne Pennlnga, WD9FW
Such restrictions could, the League said, stifle
CB Gunfight Ends in Mistrial
international Amateur Radio operation by discour
China to Permit Individual Stations
aging reciprocal operating agreements, "which is a
A mistrial has been declared in the case of a result the Commission should absolutely avoid."
Porterville, California CB operator on charges that IARU Region 3 advises that China has decided
The League's reply comments stressed once
he murdered another CBer! to permit operation by individual amateur stations
again its belief that having the U.S. join the Euro
beginning December 22. Prefixes will be BA, BD,
Prosecutors allege that Claude Horner shot and pean Conference of Postal and Telecommunications
and BG.
killed 26-year-old Kenneth McGee after an on-the Administrations (CEPT) Amateur Radio licensing
air argument that took place over their CB rigs. program would be a better first step toward an The announcement results from years of patient
Witnesses told the deadlocked jury that McGee eventual "international endorsement" on amateur effort by the Chinese Radio Sports Association.
routinely cursed and challenged others over his CB licenses"
radio. The incident that left McGee dead took place ·The ARRL Lettfll', 12/10/92 • ARRL Spacial Bulletin 45, 12/18/92
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B.A.R.C., the Beargrease
Amateur Radio Coalition
By Loren Kuhnly, KA0TMW
5119 Samuelson Road, Duluth, MN 55811-9705
In Northeastern Minnesota, from January 10 through January 17, .1993, a
series of three sled dog races will be held. The John Beargrease 500, 130, and
100 will be run over some of Minnesota's roughest and toughest terrain.
The races names are in honor of John Beargrease, a Chippewa Indian who
lived in Beaver Bay, Minnesota, and carried mail between Two Harbors and
Grand Marais from 1887 until 1900. In the winter, he travelled over hand-cleared
trails or out on the treacherous Lake Superior ice.
In the dead of night, in all weather and usually far from the fireplace, the
mushers race around the clock. Amateur Radio operators are there, providing a
safety net. Hams keep track of musher locations, estimate arrival times, and keep
veterinarians in touch with each other. When a team is overdue, we are the first
to know and start the initial search.
The John Beargrease 500 is one of the longest races in the lower 48 states.
Alaskan teams have been surprised by the difficulty of this race. The course is
The center of Amateur Radio activity for the Beargrease races is net control,
so demanding that often more than one-half of the teams will not complete the
where the operators doggedly keep track of the mushers and provide
race. This will be the 10th Beargrease, and yet no musher has won the race
assistance, including searchers for lost mushers, when needed. Read the story
twice. This will be the ninth year that Amateur Radio has been involved.
to find out how you can help. -Photo courtesy Loren Kuhnly/KAQTMW
The races all differ slightly. -Here is a brief rundown on starting and
finishing information.
TheJBG 500 starts on Sunday, January 10, 1993, at 1500 CST. It runs from As it gets close to race time, my check list starts forming in my mind:
Duluth up the north shore to Grand Portage, and then returns back down the · antenna, coax, radios, power supply, clothing, schedules, paper, pencils,
shore to Duluth. The 500 has a cutoff time of 1700 CST on Friday, January 15. flashlight, power cords, and so on.
Including the start and finish locations, there are fourteen checkpoints. Some Hain radio operators have provided health and welfare communications for
checkpoints are used on both upbound and downbound legs. Net Control will run · the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for several years. BARC has brought
non-stop, becoming once again the third-longest yearly-run Net Control event. together many hams from different clubs and areas. Most BARC members got
The JBG 130 and 100 both start from Grand Marais on Saturday, January involved several years ago and have been back every year since. Each year, we
16, 1993. Starting at 1100 CST, the destination for the 130 is Two Harbors and update our BARC Communications Plan, which spells out what we as hams do,
the 100 ends in Beaver Bay. why we do it, and what we can't do with regard to FCC Rules Part 97 .113. This
plan has been reviewed by Bob MacNamara at the FCC. Our plan is also used
Believe me, our efforts don't make it into the news, but every year there has
as a guide for this year's Iditarod Race in Alaska.
been at least one musher whom we have helped by searching or by some other
It takes a lot of hams as a team to work this event, and if a operating at a
means ..
Road Crossing for a short time or taking on a checkpoint of your own for a time,
From the mushers and handlers to the checkpoint volunteers, sled dog racing
or even running the center of action at Net Control sounds like fun, join us for
is an interesting sport that attracts some of the nicest people you would want to
the fun of this once-a-year event: The Beargrease! Interested?. Contact Bruce,
meet.
N0ELB, Checkpoint Chair, at [phone], or myself (President of BARC)
'°
This communication event is one of the best emergency. communications· at [phone]. ·
experiences· you can find. There are several factors that make this ideal training,
including the races' duration, the time of year, the distances, and the number of We'll have afollowup story on the 1993 Beargrease Race in an upcoming
hams involved. issue of Badger State Smoke Signals. - Editor
After-Market Battery Packs: way onto the HT, and then stopped. It· was very
difficult to remove it. On examination, I could see In Sympathy
Let the Buyer Beware
that the top lip of the plastic was too thick on this
battery pack. Using pin gauges, I later learned that
By Ronald W. Hooker, K9WTF it had about .008" too much material. We extend our sincere condolences to Rich
568 W22700 National Avenue I called W & W Associates from whom I had Regent, K9GDF, and to his wife, Barb, N9-
Big Bend, WI 53103 purchased the pack and discussed this with them. DU, on the death in the crash of a small
They asked me to return the pack to them, with a airplane in November of Rich's sister Nancy
I purchased an after market nicad battery pack to letter describing the problems to them. I returned and her husband Sam, WB9LAB. We hope
have a spare for our dual band Kenwood HT's. The the pack to them along with a letter, and two that as time passes the sorrow will diminish
purchase was made at the Dayton Hamvention drawings pointing out the problems to them: In and that good memories will help fill the
Sunday morning and we left that afternoon. Since about 10 days I received another battery pack from emptiness.
the purchase was made from a firm that advertises them. This one had the same problems on it as the
- The Badger Stare Smoke Signals staff:
in QST, I did not have much concern about the one that I had returned to them!
Ken, K9EN; Jim, WB9UQT; and Jim, K9ZZ
battery pack. So I did not try to slide it onto the I assumed that I was not going to get satisfaction
battery pack. by calling W & W again. So I took the pack to a
That night after returning home I wanted to get coworker whom I knew likes a challenge in machin
SSB
the battery charged, and that is when I discovered ing. He removed the extra material for me so that
the first problem. The wall charger included with I now have a functional spare battery pack.
these HT's requires that the battery pack be re I have written anpther letter to W & W explain SELL SWAP BUY
moved from the HT, and the charger head slid onto ing the issues to them, and my dissatisfaction over
the pack. To my amazement, the charger would not this purchase from them. At this time I have not OUR WANT ADS GET RESULTS
slide completely onto the battery pack! On inspec received any response back from them. .
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being slid all the way on. It was late so I went no the pack, try it on the HT while at the dealer's to buffer - transmit from disk or buffer. (3) MFJ 1270B
further that night. store. o TNC. (4) Lots of software porgrams. Works great.
The next evening I decided that before I re $500.00 or best offer. Call (414) 434-2948. Ray
moved this extra plastic from the battery pack that This ar1iclefir.st was published in·Hamtrix, newslenerofthe West Greisinger, W9PHF, 2747 Brookview Drive, Green Bay,
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Am.ateurs' Needs Outlined to MHz;
• Retention of the entire current 15-meter
band;
Depart01ent of Co0101erce by ARRL
• Widening the current 12-meter band to 250
kHz;
• Retention of the current 10-meter band;
Continued from front page cited by the League in its comments:
• A "narrow band of frequencies between 30
• A new, shared allocation in the vicinity of
and 50 MHz";
teur ranks to the current level of more than 190 kHz (a new LF allocation, for experimen
• Retention of the current 6-meter band and
580,000. tation);
some allocation in areas where it is not now avail
Moving to frequency usage, the League pointed • Retention of 1.8-2.0 MHz (amateurs' only
able (primarily in Region 1); .
out that amateurs depend on having a number of MF band);
• Retention of 144-146 MHz as an exclusive
relatively small frequency allocations scattered • A common worldwide exclusive allocation
worldwide allocation and modifications and expan
throughout the spectrum, to enable them to find the of at least 300 kHz in the 3.5-4 MHz band, and
. sions elsewhere in the range 144-148 MHz;
most effective slot for their desired communi retention of the additional shared allocations in
cations, given their low transmitter powers. Also Regions 2 and 3; • Retention of 222-225 MHz and access to
noted was the tendency of amateurs to move to • A new, shared allocation in the vicinity of part of the band 216-220 MHz;
ever-higher frequencies when lower segments 5 MHz; • Continued or upgraded access at 420, 902,
become saturated, "not unlike the situation with • A 300-kHz wide exclusive worldwide 1240, 2300, 3300, 5650 MHz, and at 10 and 24
other radio services." allocation in the vicinity of 7 MHz; GHz for both terrestrial and satellite uses.
The starting point for the League's response • Expansion of the 30-meter band from its "Any modifications in Government primary
was a position paper prepared by the Administrative current, secondary 10.100-10.150 MHz to a pri allocations should either leave the amateur secon
Council of the International Amateur Radio Union mary allocation of 250 kHz bandwidth; dary allocations unchanged or provide for alter
(IARU) prior to WARC-92. The IARU paper • A return to the pre-1947 20-meter allocation native spectrum," the League said.
identified worldwide amateur spectrum needs. of 14.0 to 14.4 MHz;
Here are the specific needs of radio amateurs • An exclusive allocation of 250 kHz at 18
- The ARRL Letter, 11124192
FCC Proposes Changes in 222 and 1240 MHz Bands Is Your Club "in the Closet?"
The Federal Communications Commission mon meeting ground where Novices could sample If your club is one which depends on only
(FCC) has proposed several changes in the 222 and other modes of amateur operation in addition to word of mouth to publicize its existence, it's time
1240 MHz amateur bands. The first would establish repeaters. to open the closet door! While it may be true that
a small new subband in the 222-MHz band, where The proposed changes in Novice repeater person-to-person conversation is effective at publi
repeater stations would be prohibited in order to licensee and control operator privileges, which the cizing businesses and organizations, there is a much
enhance weak-signal communicatic:ms and experi ARRL did not seek, came as the result of petitioner better way. Your classes will gain students and your
mentation. Michael C. Trahos, who argued that the amateur club will gain members. And your club will be
The second proposal would allow Novice Class service should follow the General Mobile Radio favorably "pitched" where it should be - to the
licensees access to the entire 222-225 MHz amateur Service and the Private Land Mobile Radio Ser general public.
band. vices, where user licensees may also be licensees of All it takes is a short news release, a week
The third proposal would allow Novice Class repeaters without being required to pass any ad before the meeting date, to your local media outlets:
operators to be licensees and control operators of ditional examination. The ARRL has not as yet print, radio, and, where applicable, TV. Remember
repeaters in the 222-225 MHz band and in the adopted·a position on this proposal.
the basics: who, what, why, when, where, and,
1270-1295 MHz Novice subband on the 1240-1300 The Commission said it believed there was
sometimes, how. Remember to mention the after-
MHz band. merit in the petitions of both the ARRL and Trahos,
. meeting program; often these programs will attract
The "weak signal" proposal was made by the and asked for comments on the proposed rule
people who might not otherwise care to attend.
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) in Novem changes, in Docket 92-289. The comment deadline
Mike Schoenfuss, N9GHZ, has written many
ber, 1991, following the reassignment of 220-222 is February 23, 1993. The reply comment deadline
excellent articles which have been published in his
MHz to commercial interests. The League sug- is March 23, 1993. For more information, see
area; perhaps he'd send you a few examples. If you
,gested a 150-kHz subband at 222.0-222.15 MHz for January, 1992 QST, page 73, and April, 1992 QST,
do ask him, please send him an SASE. Getting
such weak signal work. page 62.
good media is not too difficult, and it will "pay"
The ARRL, at that time, also requested expan
great dividends!
sion of Novice operating privileges to include the -ARRL Bulletin 111. 12/7192
entire 222-MHz band, in order to establish a com- and ARRL Bulletin 114, 12/16192
-Jim Romelfanger. K9ZZ, Public Info Coordinator. WI Section
A Great Picture, by Jupiter!
Activating Half of Wisconsin's Counties
During One Wisconsin QSO Party
A popular part of the ""annual Wisconsin OSO Party is activating counties,
some rare, some less so. Mobiles carefully plan route-s to work from as
many counties as possible. The team above (at left, Frank Olah, WA9VZP,
and, at right, Gary Pratt, WB9EC0) worked from 35 counties during the
1975 party, then sponsored by the Wisconsin Nets Association. Planning
routes and fighting traffic gets a lot easier when the operation is from a 4-
seat Cessna! The antenna was a 65-foot wire, with a funnel at the end for
stabilizization. The crew had to cross Pepin County twice to give it to all
waf1ting it; it's not very wide south to north (or north to south, either!).
Here is what it looks like where. no men have gone before .• not yet, anyway.
Gary's father, Dick, piloted, while Bob Donner, from the U-W/Baraboo
This photo of the southern hemisphere of Jupiter was obtained by Voyager 2
campus, did the navigating chores. Gary is back in Wisconsin, living near
on June 25, 1979, at a distance of eight million miles. S~en in front of the
Milwaukee with his wife and two children. A Baraboo native, He was first
turbulent clouds of the planet is lo, the innermost of the large galilean satellites
licensed at age 10, following the first Novice classes given by the Yellow
of 1he planet. lo is the most volcanically active planetary body known in 1he
Thunder Amateur Radio Club. Following his graduation from the UW
solar system, with continuous eruptions much larger 1han that of any which
Madison with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he has lived and worked
take place on Earth. Red, orange, and yellow colors seen on lo are 1hought to
in San Francisco and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
be deposits of sulfur and sulfur compounds produced In 1hn• eruptions. The
smallest features 1han can be distinguished in 1his picture ere about 125 miles
-Photo courteey Yelow Thunder Arn11ww Radio Club
ac:ron. -NASA photo
8 Badgel St•te Smoke SlgtMI. • J•nuMY 1993
EarthBreeze: Latest WARBA Project Fairly Simple, Very Interesting
By Steve Loeffler, WB9ZRE
124 W. Oshkosh Streat
Ripon, WI 54971
The W .A.R.B.A. "EarthBreeze" project is Lift Balloon----
patterened after the technological aspects for the
method of flight of the famous "Earthwinds". It will
consist of a "lift" balloon above the payload con
taining a lighter-than-air gas and an "anchor"
balloon hanging below the payload filled with
slightly pressurized surface atmosphere.
As the system rises into thinner atmosphere,
the upper balloon loses its lift capacity, and the "an
chor" balloon becomes heavier in relation to the
Active antenna
surrounding outside atmosphere. It is possible to
and Support Cord ----
calculate the gas pressure relationships where the
lift and anchor balloons can cancel each other's
effects, causing the system to "park" at a specified
altitude. (Due to solar heating, the system will
Radio Package----....
actually float between two altitudes) .. The target
their respective gases in order to "park" the system
altitude of the W.A.R.B.A. flight during solar·
at the proper altitude. In order to perform this
exposure is 80,000 feet, descending to 70,000 feet
delicate measurement, we have been fortunate in Ground Side of
during hours of darkness.
obtaining the loan of an extremely accurate gas Dipole and Support Cord -
As this is a long duration flight attempt, we do
flowmeter. Once "EarthBreeze" parks at its design
not anticipate that the package will be recovered,
altitude, the system will float eastward, over the
however, a message in English, Spanish, German
northern Atlantic, northern Europe, the Russian
and Chinese will be included on the flight reques
republics, northern Pacific, and finally again over
ting any finder to mail the card back to
North America. A complete circuit~will take bet
W .A.R.B.A. along with details as to who and
ween 10 days and 4 weeks depending on the final
where it was found.
ized launch date. (We are currently anticipating the Anchor Balloon -
In order to keep "EarthBreeze" within
launch to take place in mid-January. The seasonal
W.A.R.B.A.'s meager budget, the package was
cut-off date for the flight is January 31 when the
kept simple, lightweight and inexpensive. The This drawing is
high altitude wind patterns will prevent a successful
payload compartment, at the center of the package, not to scale.
global flight).
is an aluminum shell painted fluorescent red. The
At the moment, we are attempting to raise
two outer modules are sealed flotation devices that
funds for the final component in the system - the The EarthBreeze Package and
will enable the package to float. The payload
lower "anchor" balloon unit. In order to complete Balloon Assembly
consists of two "D" cell lithium batteries providing
"Earthbreeze", we must enclose the lower balloon
6 volts at 10 AH, a 5 volt voltage regulator, a 50
in a restriction bag to allow adequate pressurization.
mW transmitter transmitting a continuously looping include the date and time of receipt and a beam
The cost of the necessary. 112 oz.ls. yd. rip-stop
CW message, and a barometer modified to adjust heading (if possible) and send a QSL with a self
nylon material is approximately $80.00. When the
the speed of the continuous code transmission in addressed, stamped envelope to: Wisconsfo Arna:
material is obtained and sewed into the proper con
direct relationship to package altitude. An externally teur Radio Balloon Association, Route 1, Box
figuration, the flight will follow shortly thereafter.
accessed switch provides convenient system ac 235A, Hillsboro, Wisconsin 54634.
This is the only obstacle in determining a launch
tivation and atmospheric equilibrium for the baro The "EarthBreeze" payload circuitry was de
meter. date). signed by Joe Mayenschein, WB9SBD. Package
The transmitter can remain continuously active Everyone can participate in the flight by lis design and construc~ion was done by Steve Loeffler,
for more than a month. The total weight of the 4" tening for and tracking the transmitter signal on WB9ZRE.
x 7" x 5" package, including antennas and support 14.317 Mhz. To qualify for a photo QSL card W.A.R.B.A. would like to extend special
cord between the two balloons is exactly one pound! commemorating the flight, accurately time (within thanks to Steve Look, KA9SZW, for the donation
Obviously, the most critical factor in the flight 1110 of a second) the following segment of the CW of the digital CW ID circuit and to Pete Ives,
will be in precisely filling the two balloons with transmission: WB9SBD/BCN BALLOON PSE QSL AA9AD, for donating the barometer. o
e. World-wide morale, official record, and Military Affiliate Radio
Co"espondence
voice communication for Armed Forces and author
System Active from Somalia
ized U.S. Government personnel.
We must not only look at our emergency
....f rom our readers missions, but other missions that may help establish MARS, the Military Affiliate Radio System, is
our existence in the community as reliable com currently handling holiday and greetings messages
munication asset. from troops in Somalia to families back home in the
If you want to broaden your hiJrizon in com US. A Department of Defense-sponsored program,
Continued from page 4
munication, accept the challenge and become part of MARS is comprised of selected amateurs who are
a discipline organization, and assist those that specifically authorized by the military to meet on
At the present time, we do not have represen
defend our national interest, please contact Mr. reserved frequencies just outside the amateur bands
tation from all areas of Wisconsin. It would be
to handle traffic.
Richard C. Trempe at 2818 Pine Ridge Blvd.,
appreciated if this call for help would be read at
At present, it is difficult to send messages to
Wausau, WI 54401, or call him at [phone].
your club meetings and/or scheduled nets.
Somali-based troops as soldiers are constantly
You may also contact any of the following person
The following is a statement of our mission:
moving. However, messages are being sent from
nel:
Army MARS is established to provide emer troops there to MARS operators here in the US for
gency and auxiliary radio communications as an Mr. Alan E. Murray, 600 7th St., Hudson, WI relay and delivery to addressees.
adjunct to or extension of normal military com 54016, telephone [phone]; MARS operators often need assistance from the
munication services. These include, but are not National Traffic System in obtaining outlets for
Mr. Jonathan E. Case, 2113 W. Mead St., Eau
limited, to: "MARSgrams." NTS operators willing to assist in
Claire, WI 54703, telephone [phone];
a. Emergency ·,communications support of this effort should contact their section's Field
military and civil relief operations in natural or Mr. Richard C. Peitso, Rt. 5 Box 243, River Organization leadership for direction, and infor
mation on local MARS efforts.
man-made disasters as directed by higher authority. Falls,. WI 54022, telephone [phone];
ARRL HQ staff will be sending a list of
b. Emergency communications support for
Mr. Gustav C. Bonow, 961 Wisconsin River MARS contacts by state to all Section Traffic
civil defense activities.
Dr .. Port Edwards, WI 54469, telephone (715) 887- Managers shortly. ARRL is also sending a list of
c. Auxiliary communications between Army 3962; or the nation's STMs to MARS contacts for coor
area installations when normal communications are dination.
Mr. John T. McNamara, Rt. 3. Box 3490,
disrupted. The amateur community can take great pride in
Washburn, WI 54891, telephone [phone].
the service it renders to the military and their
d. Creation of interest and furnishing a means
families through MARS and NTS channels.
of training members in military communications Thank you!
For a brochure on the MARS program, contact
procedures and techniques, thus providing a poten
ARRL HQ, 225 Main St., Newington CT 06111.
tial reserve of trained personnel in military com - Richard C. Trempe, AASWI Wisconsin
munication procedures when needed. MARS State Director -ARRL Bulletin 115. 12/18/92
JllhUllry 1 dSa • D»UflM at••• anruxa 3191www :»'
ARRL Supports FCC Part 97.113 Rewrite to avoid sending [communications equipment
trucks] to the site of events, thus to claim entit
lement to use amateur radio at an 'important news
Continued from page 4 Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) event' where there is no other voice communi
were jointly seeking once again to relax the restric cations system available at the place where the
is meant by "regular." For example, in the case of tions against the use of Amateur Radio in day-to information is orginated," the League said.
amateurs providing c~mmunications for events held day newsgathering, despite having been twice The League believes that the proposed new
on a regular basis, the League suggested that turned down by the Commission on that very
rule for amateurs is "perfectly reasonable with
weekly events would be considered "regular" and subject. The League cited comments from an NAB
respect to the rare occasions in which amateurs may
therefore not suitable for amateur support. Yet, member and former RTNDA board member (and a
participate in program production or newsgathering.
annual events would be infrequent enough that licensed amateur) who called the plan "self-serving"
Information 'directly related to the immediate safety
amateurs could be the best providers of communi on the part of the broadcasters and pointed out of life or protection of life or property' can be
cations. dangers in amateurs being used regularly as news
provided (by amateurs) where no other means of
The League cited the annual Iditarod dog sled gatherers.
communication is reasonably available."
races in Alaska as an example; held every year; "It is common knowledge," the League said,
But "the proposed NAB/RTNDA rule," the
they are "regular," but are an event in which "that the high costs of maintaining news depart
League said~ "offers a thin veneer of legitimacy
Amateur Radio has an "appropriate role," the ments at broadcast stations, both radio and tele
indeed. It is quite obviously an effort to usurp
League said, due to the long distances involved in vision, have driven some stations to eliminate news
amateur radio frequencies and the services of
the race, its duration, weather factors, and ensuring departments altogether, and others to cut the bud
amateur radio operators for commercial purposes.
the safety of participants. gets of news departments drastically. News direc
"It is a plan which should be scuttled once and
tors and general managers are constantly looking
Journalists Off Base for ways to cut costs wherever possible. for all by the Commission," the League said.
The League requested that the FCC finalize its
"Use of Amateur Radio feeds for 'important
proposed restated rule as soon as possible.
The League also noted that the National As news events,' for example, would save a lot of
sociation of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio- money at broadcast stations. It would allow stations
- The ARRL Letter, 12/10/92
St. Louis Science Center Hosting Soviet Space Exhibit
Many MIR space station watchers will remem SSB Electronics. 2M and 70CM pre-amps and to N0PFF wishes to remind all radio amateurs
ber last year that the station W5MIR was specifical ensure that N0MIR is heard, the statio!_l has a RF that if you work N0MIR on any of the OSCAR
ly set up in the lobby of the Fort Worth, TX Concepts 2M/70CM power amplifier. When satellites, you are eligible to receive a beautiful,
Museum of Science and Technology to provide N0MIR is not being used to talk with the cosmo special event station QSL card. Send your QSL
public relations support for the Soviet Space Ex nauts, the operators are demonstrating the many cards with an enclosed s.a.s.e to W0SL's QTH, 908
hibit. Included in many of the activities surrounding different modes, from the PACSATs to A0-13, Dutch Mill Dr., Manchester, MO 63011.
W5MIR were weekly chats with the cosmonauts with the Science Center visitors. [The AMSAT News Service (ANS) would like
aboard MIR and the re-broadcasting of these con Roy Welch reports that on Saturday, 21-Nov- to thank Mike Koening (N0PFF) and Roy Welch
versations over the museum's public address system 92, ex-Apollo 10 astronaut and now Air Force (W0SL) for the information which went into this
the so that the visitors to the Space Exhibit could General Tom Stafford was present at the Space bulletin item.]
also hear these conversations. Many a museum Exhibit and, through arrangements with Anatoly -AMSAT News Service Bulletin 354.02
vistor was suprised to see how easy it was for radio Solovyev (U6MIR), the Flight Commander of MIR, AMSAT Headquartens, Silver Spring, MD
December 19, 1992
amateurs to talk to the cosmonauts ,and how eager a former Apollo astronaut was able to chat with a
the cosmonauts were to talk to those at the museum. "on-orbit" cosmonaut. During this pass, the local
This year, the Soviet Space Exhibit has moved CBS and NBC television affiiates were present to
to the St. Louis, MO Science Center, and again record this event. Tom Stafford spoke in Russian to
Amateur Radio is part of the Space Exhibit. The Anatoly (U6MIR).
station call being used, most appropriately, is On the next pass, a Russian translator and
NOMIR and, according to Mike Koening (N0PFF), engineer who accompanies the Space Exhibit,
the OSCAR station is quite impressive. Mike says worked Sergey Av deyev (U7MIR), the MIR space
that the station at the Science Center consists of an station Flight Engineer. All of these QSOs were
IC-970, the Hygain 218S antenna set, Kenpro arranged through messages left on the packet radio
AZ/EL rotators, two Compydyne 386 computers BBS aboard MIR. After these MIR passes, General
running Roy Welch's (W0SL) ORBITS III program Stafford expressed a great interest in the satellite
and Antonio Franklin's lnstantTrack Vl.Ob. tracking software that radio amateurs are running.
To help track the fast-moving MIR space He also expressed an interested in AMSAT and in
station, the Kansas City Tracker was installed in setting up an OSCAR satellite station at the Ok
one of the Compudyne computers to command the lahoma City Space Museum. General Stafford is a
rotators. To help hear the cosmonauts, there are native of Oklahoma.
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the Photo
In
This 1971 photo was taken at the Field Day site of the Yellow Thunder Ten or so years ago, your editor and Ken Ebneter, BSSS Publisher and
Amateur Radio Club. In the picture, Everett Yost, WA90WZ, is working hard Circulation Department (at right), ran across this fellow after the MARA
to deal with the pileups on 20 meters. Everett, now signing KB9XI, has another Swapfest. We dropped Central Division Director Ed Metzger, W9PRN, at the
name, too: Mr. NiCad. Everett is still active on the air, of course, and can often Dane County Regional Airport, and then grabbed a photo of Ken with actor
be found on some of the 2-meter repeaters in south-central Wisconsin as he Tom Wopat, originally from Lodi. Wopat played "Luke Duke" on the hit TV
travels a great deal during his day job. -Photo from YTARC archives series "Dukes of Hazzard." -K9ZZ photo
·Fo~r Moil.th·D el?Y r or•'N ew' t ·: : From the 4(t0h-amt'es tear tudbipe)o lec.r ysTtahla to, sctiwlloa tocrr ylisntkal sc o(u7p1l7e0d taon da
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(I had found that skip lengthened on 40 at night)
and awoke everyone I worked Florida!
Good days and good times with good people,
Jim Romelfanger,
they were. There were several hams in Electric
K9ZZ, Editor Shop at Mission Bay High School, including Dick
Warren, K60BS. He ignited my interest in VHF (6
It was January 1958. A 16-year-old kid ran
meters, in particular). I wrote a letter to him early
home from school in Pacific Beach, California,
this year, and got a prompt reply. I then telephoned
every day and asked, "Did it come yet?" "It" was
him. Gosh, still the same voice! We had a great
to be your editor's first Amateur Radio license.
· .·.·.·.· ... long-distance reunion. I owe him big for all of his
s~o :.·:·.:.::·:=:.-·::::·:::'.:::::; And, one day, my mother told me an envelope had
encouragement in a pleasant and peaceful place
arrived from the FCC. I eagerly ripped the en
t~L'!;E•~ffil1iW&~~
2,500 miles from here, and during times that I think
velope open, and, with a smile, proudly told my
were better for us all. Thanks, OT!
mom, dad, and sister that I was now KN6LWB! I
.. ·. . ::· .. ·.·: :: ..· ,,\/ :·.·:······.·.·. <. :::. . :' You know, I would write about my first ham
WAS A HAM RADIO OPERA TOR!
radio experiences - but I just did.
'.~'~·'·i·.'.·~l~tiri·11'7; 12fa.~/92 ' What a day that was, 35 years ago, in a place
· .• ::/> =:• ' ·_.:_:,:_ ..• ='>. ._.. A_•. Happy New Year! o
":'":":>'.<::;:::::;:'.:':>:;.::.:;:;::::·: .·.. - so far away. I eventually got a homebrew 6V6
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And with all the other timesaving is in reality
very easy to pit together a colon like this one
and get it tight. For instants, if there is a work
JANUARY 10, 1993
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-From the ·Fee Hlghllghu· column in WodfkMlio,
THE WEST ALLIS RADIO AMATEUR CLUB
Jenuery, 1993, by J8Ck Kelleher. W4ZC.
w•
MidwinltN Swapfest • Wisconsin QSO Party • WARAC Memorial Scholarships h origin.ily published In IEEE T'-~ on
A-p«» Mwl Elctronic Sptenu in March. 1990.