Station Troubleshooting - May 12, 2025
The group gather at the QTH of Doug K9TL to assist in solving some antenna tuning issues at his station. First we tackled a off-center fed dipole that was giving the rig some SWR issues. Starting with the antenna, the swr seemed to be in line with expectations for the antenna. After working through the station, it was determined that a faulty tuner was sending incorrect tuning to the amplifier. Taking the tuner out of line solved the issue.
Next we moved to a Hy-Gain vertical antenna also giving elevated SWR readings. We quickly isolated the issue with the antenna itself. Taking a look inside the matching unit, a loose connection was spotted. A little soldering work by K9HX and the antenna issue was resolved.
Good work gang!!!
The group gather at the QTH of Doug K9TL to assist in solving some antenna tuning issues at his station. First we tackled a off-center fed dipole that was giving the rig some SWR issues. Starting with the antenna, the swr seemed to be in line with expectations for the antenna. After working through the station, it was determined that a faulty tuner was sending incorrect tuning to the amplifier. Taking the tuner out of line solved the issue.
Next we moved to a Hy-Gain vertical antenna also giving elevated SWR readings. We quickly isolated the issue with the antenna itself. Taking a look inside the matching unit, a loose connection was spotted. A little soldering work by K9HX and the antenna issue was resolved.
Good work gang!!!
General Upgrade Class and Testing Session
The General upgrade class went well and there were several upgrades resulting from the class.
The General upgrade class went well and there were several upgrades resulting from the class.
Winter Field Day 2025 Highlights
Clay County Auxcom set up operation at the Cory Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday. We operated as class 3I, setting up 3 operating stations. Band conditions weren't the best but we made over 100 contacts and had a great time. New operators were able to man the stations and log contacts. Todd provided some of his award winning chili soup, although he said he tamed it down quite a bit for us!!
On Saturday afternoon a demonstration of RMS Winlink was provided. Good questions were asked and hopefully we gained some new Winlink users. Here are a few pictures of the demonstration in progress.
Clay County Auxcom set up operation at the Cory Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday. We operated as class 3I, setting up 3 operating stations. Band conditions weren't the best but we made over 100 contacts and had a great time. New operators were able to man the stations and log contacts. Todd provided some of his award winning chili soup, although he said he tamed it down quite a bit for us!!
On Saturday afternoon a demonstration of RMS Winlink was provided. Good questions were asked and hopefully we gained some new Winlink users. Here are a few pictures of the demonstration in progress.
Testing Session Results December 14, 2024
We held a test session at the Prarie City Methodist church on December 14, 2024. This testing session was at the conclusion of a Technician class conducted and taught by John KD9IKN. John did an excellent job teaching and encouraging those taking the class, and he invited Clay County AuxCom to conduct the testing session. Several passed the Technician exam earning their ticket, and one ventured on to pass the General exam at the session.
We held a test session at the Prarie City Methodist church on December 14, 2024. This testing session was at the conclusion of a Technician class conducted and taught by John KD9IKN. John did an excellent job teaching and encouraging those taking the class, and he invited Clay County AuxCom to conduct the testing session. Several passed the Technician exam earning their ticket, and one ventured on to pass the General exam at the session.
Testing Session Results March 12, 2024
We held a test session on March 12 at the conclusion of our Technician class. We had 4 new Technicians and 1 upgrade to Amateur Extra from this exam session. Congratulations to the new hams, and the new Extra Class operator. Stay tuned for future classes. You can watch for future exam sessions offered by N9CCA at Laurelvec.com
We held a test session on March 12 at the conclusion of our Technician class. We had 4 new Technicians and 1 upgrade to Amateur Extra from this exam session. Congratulations to the new hams, and the new Extra Class operator. Stay tuned for future classes. You can watch for future exam sessions offered by N9CCA at Laurelvec.com
Winter Field Day 2024
Our group set up operations at the Cory Community Center for the Winter Field Day. We set up four operational stations on Saturday morning and operated throughout the 24 hour event. Results were slightly lower than last year, but operators and band conditions contribute to the end result. We had some new operators on the air and had a great time.
Our group set up operations at the Cory Community Center for the Winter Field Day. We set up four operational stations on Saturday morning and operated throughout the 24 hour event. Results were slightly lower than last year, but operators and band conditions contribute to the end result. We had some new operators on the air and had a great time.
N9CCA WFD 2024 Results
Point calculation:
Contacts 146
Band Multiplier 4
Bonus points 500 setting up indoors away from home
Total points 1328
Point calculation:
Contacts 146
Band Multiplier 4
Bonus points 500 setting up indoors away from home
Total points 1328
Latest News on the Clay County AuxCom Station
We are back at our Clay Saint Vincent's hospital location. Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Collins at the hospital, we have again been granted access to our station located in their facility. We look forward to being a part of the action plans of the hospital.
We are back at our Clay Saint Vincent's hospital location. Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Collins at the hospital, we have again been granted access to our station located in their facility. We look forward to being a part of the action plans of the hospital.
Simplex Frequency
Our simplex frequency for use is 146.580. This frequency will be used in the event the repeater is down, or if it is announced that we will QSY to simplex.
Our simplex frequency for use is 146.580. This frequency will be used in the event the repeater is down, or if it is announced that we will QSY to simplex.
Regular Monthly Meeting
Our regular monthly meetings are the second Monday of each month.
The next meeting is Monday, June 9th, at 6:30 pm EDT.
Location:
CenterPoint Community Church
208 S Cherry St
CenterPoint, IN 47840
(Please call on the 145.420, or call Todd 812-243-1920 if you need more information.)
Our regular monthly meetings are the second Monday of each month.
The next meeting is Monday, June 9th, at 6:30 pm EDT.
Location:
CenterPoint Community Church
208 S Cherry St
CenterPoint, IN 47840
(Please call on the 145.420, or call Todd 812-243-1920 if you need more information.)