Many thanks to Joe, N3TTE for a fine presentation on antenna modeling software. Joe explained many of the ins and outs of antenna modeling that he learned as he experimented with ideas for an antenna to be built in the attic of his home. We talked about how to describe an antenna to the program and how the program calculates the anticipated results of how that antenna might perform. Very interesting, and all this with a free program. Thank you Joe, N3TTE
Tom, KB3MDL did an elmer night on how to use a multi-meter. He talked about the basic ratings of popular meters, how to use them, the differences between a good multi-meter and a marginal one, why quality test leads are required, safety concerns and much more. Thank you Tom for a great presentation.
Rich, K3RWN forgot more about radio scanning than most of us will ever know. Rich did a great presentation on the many aspects of modern scanning. We talked about the pros and cons of many popular scanners available today. Rich discussed everything about the common digital modes such as P25 and Open Sky. We talked about talk groups, computer programs that track and log your scanning events and much much more. The elmer night was very well attended. Thank you Rich for the very informative evening.
Pete, W3WC did a fine presentation on a regional club that he started some time ago. Pete is into contesting and there was not a local Pittsburgh contesting club that fit his needs so he started his own! The Allegheny Valley Radio Association (AVRA) is a regional “virtual” club where area radio amateurs can take advantage of club scores that many contests provide for. The AVRA region is centered around Punxsutawney Pennsylania and reaches west to Eastern Ohio, north into New York and covers all of Western PA. The club meets on the air and on the internet. Joining AVRA is free and they maintain a very nice Yahoo Group where they compare notes, talk about club activities and compare contest results. After his talk we hung out and talked contesting. The club web site is http://www.alleghenyvalley.net/ for more information. Thank you Pete for the great presentation!
Do you have a radio-related question or need help troubleshooting a problem? Maybe you just need help programming a radio, or you're looking for advise on what gear to purchase.
Help is just around the corner at Skyview! Feel free to contact any of the following Skyview Radio Society Elmers. You're also welcome to give us a call on the K3MJW repeater (146.64-/131.8 PL) or visit us in person at the club. The best time to reach us on the repeater is after our weekly net, Thursday nights, which runs from 9 to 9:30 PM. And we're here at the club house from about 6:30 to at least 10 PM on Tuesday nights.
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Name/Call |
Elmer Category |
Contact |
Bob Mente, KB3NUQ |
Echolink |
kb3nuq@comcast.November Echo Tango |
Greg Dober, N3MVF |
Echolink, APRS, Satellites, |
n3mvf@yahoo.Charlie Oscar Mike |
Paul Pinyot, KB3LZP |
Tube Radio Restorations |
paul@ppinyot.Charlie Oscar Mike |
George Gross, N3GJ |
Contesting, Dxing, |
n3gj73@verizon.November Echo Tango |
Juan Manfredi, NA0B |
SDR - Software Defined Radio |
NA0B@arrl.November Echo Tango |
David Kleber, KB3FXI |
Digital Sound Card Modes/Software: |
kb3fxi@yahoo.Charlie Oscar Mike |
Bob Bastone, WC3O |
CW help/training, |
wc3o@arrl DOT net Echo Tango |
Jeo McElhany, KR3P |
Repeaters, Bandplans, Scanners |
mch@nb.November Echo Tango |
Joe Birsa, N3TTE |
Circuit Theory, Electronics and Math |
jjbirsa@yahoo.Charlie Oscar Mike |
If you're a Skyview member, and would like to volunteer as an Elmer, please send an email to kb3fxi@yahoo.com with your name, call sign and the Elmer categories you're interested in. Don't worry about duplicating categories with another Elmer.
Last Update August 6, 2011