Making A Big Splash

Left to right after Glenn is Robert N4LVG, Jay KN4PIH, and wife Sharron KN4PII new Techs, and John KN4PIJ, new General

Our Surprise Speaker, And It Was A Pleasant One At That

Pinch hitting for Chet who could not make the meeting due to nasty fall, Mike did an excellent job covering the use baluns, toroid composition,both ferrite and powder iron types, and long wire antennas. This kind of presentation makes you want to go out in the back yard and experiment and that is just what he did to prepare. Discovery, and even rediscovery is what makes this hobby so interesting.

Note: I just chatted with Chet who is recovering from a fractured hip. The good news is that the doctors believe it is a hairline fracture and he should recover in a month or so, without the need for surgery.

Attendance

Lucy CH1MP posing before a vintage telephone switchboard.

Finally, there is the Bubble chart. The following is a very simple one. It shows three Nodes connected to a fourth.

How do I let everyone know I am connecting to an Allstar link and it is not my grandson messing with my HT?
        Good procedure is to announce your intentions before you send any DTMF codes. Say “This is ‘your call sign’ connecting to Allstar.”

Can I cause any damage by punching in something incorrectly?
        Not likely. The system is robust.

If I connect to a Node, do I have to disconnect after I am done with a session?
        You don’t have to, but if you open a pathway to Dusseldorf Germany, and don’t  disconnect it, some of your fellow hams might be caught off guard if Hans responds to their request for a signal report in a heavy German accent.

Can someone else disconnect a link I established but forgot or purposely left open?
        Yes. Anyone can disconnect our repeater from any Node using *1 followed by the Nodenumber sequence.

How can I tell which Node or Nodes the LARC repeater is connected to?
         This is wherethe bubble chart comes in handy. It will show any connections to the LARC repeater.

Can you recommend a hub?
         You might try Node2577. This hub is located in Central Florida.

Judy Bukoski listens while the Governor of the Lakeland hangar of the Quiet Birdmen reads the official letter of condolences to Judy, and gives her permission to wear Charlie’s wings. Those standing with her are some of the other Quiet Birdmen present. Among those standing are some familiar club faces: Don Jeerings, Bill Aten, and Jeff Schuck. Also present was Bill Johnson.

Click here for a map of the area.

You may also contact Don Jeerings or Geoff Schuck for additional information.

 Note: For those who want to get some background on next month’s presentation:

http://www.arrl.org/chapter-one-national-traffic-system
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Traffic_System

This Was A Busy Evening For The VE Team

  • John M Stanford KN4TNK Extra — John is a club member and has moved up the ranks quickly. This is his third upgrade in as many months.
    • Charlotte P Shaver KN4OTO Technician — Charlotte (Kay) Sam’s wife and new to the hobby and an excellent pastry cook as well.
    • Louis W Bradbury KN4OTP Technician.
    • Joshua L Robinson KN4OTQ Technician.
    • Johnathon C Robinson KN4OTR Technician
    • Francesco Roncone KA9AHB General –Francesco (Frank) is a new member. He and his wife Janice are new family members.
    • Harley N Leavitt Jr KN4OTS Technician –Harley is a new member.

Frank KA9AHB new General with his wife Janice

Harley KN4OTS new Tech

John KN4TNK center a new Extra, and Kay KN4OTO a new Tech second from the right with husband Sam

Rich N4ESS presents a new HT, gift from husband Sam, to Kay after passing the Tech Exam

We had quite a crowd this evening for Matthew’s presentation on his trip to the Dry Tartugas

Andrew is holding the first prize for the upcoming LARC Hamfest scheduled for later this year.

Attendance

Charles (Charlie) Bukoski, WD4LKY,  became a silent key on August 6.2018.

Charlie passed away following a septic bacterial infection while traveling in his motor home in Iowa. He was being treated for Multiple Myeloma for 2.5 years and his depleted immune system was unable to overcome the massive infection. He is survived by his wife, Judy (KB4BDQ), two sons, 3 grandchildren, and one sister. 

Services for Marge Sheppard will be held Wednesday, August 22nd, 10:30 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801

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MAIDA FRANCES BADCOCK
POU, 88

PLANT CITY – Maida Frances Badcock Pou, 88, of Plant City, Florida, passed away August 8, 2018. Born at home in Mulberry to the late Wogan and Evelyn Clark Badcock on January 15, 1930, she graduated from Mulberry High School, and attended Florida State College where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduation in 1951, she taught elementary school in Sarasota and Plant City until she became a full-time mother. Over the years she was a Trustee for First United Methodist Church of Plant City, UMC Children’s Home in Enterprise, and Florida Southern College in Lakeland. She was married to the late Billy Pou for 52 years. They shared their love of travel with their children and grandchildren. She loved children and made it her mission to give all children a thirst for learning.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Pou; infant daughter, Salley Badcock Pou; parents, Wogan and Evelyn Badcock; and brother, Wogie Badcock, Jr. She is survived by her son, William ‘Bill’ Pou, Jr. (Kathy); daughter, Evelyn ‘Ebbie Sue’ Doherty (Bob); sister, Evelyn Baber; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. The family has been blessed by her special caregiver, Betty Dixon, caregivers and Mary Spake at Comfort Keepers, and entrusted physician for over 30 years, Dr. Robert Bevis – she loved his kindness and compassion.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 13 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, 303 N Evers Street, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. Private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity, First United Methodist Church in Plant City, 303 N Evers Street, Plant City 33563, and/or Florida Southern College, Advancement Office, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland 33801. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com .