Club History
The Beginning : January 1959
GCARC was an idea conceived by Frank Van Turner,W2KE, and Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ. The organizational meeting was held in January 1959 at Frank Van Turner's QTH with 10 hams attending.
Roy and Van Turner, along with their wives, Anne and Lillian, searched the Callbook and extracted the names of amateurs residing in Gloucester County. First meeting notices were sent to all Gloucester County hams and advertised in local newspapers to invite them to a meeting at the Woodbury Courthouse on February 4, 1959.
GCARC was an idea conceived by Frank Van Turner,W2KE, and Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ. The organizational meeting was held in January 1959 at Frank Van Turner's QTH with 10 hams attending.
Roy and Van Turner, along with their wives, Anne and Lillian, searched the Callbook and extracted the names of amateurs residing in Gloucester County. First meeting notices were sent to all Gloucester County hams and advertised in local newspapers to invite them to a meeting at the Woodbury Courthouse on February 4, 1959.
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May 29, 1971 : Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ (seated), Ed Baker, Gloucester County Civil Defense Director (middle), and Frank Van Turner, W2KE, at Van Turner's retirement dinner as the Gloucester County Radio Officer at Saint Michael's Mutual Club in Gibbstown |
Wednesday, February 4, 1959
First Official Meeting
On Wednesday evening, February 4, 1959, a group of persons interested in Amateur Radio gathered at the City of Woodbury Court House in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order @ 2010 Hours.
44 people were in attendance.
The acting chairman for this meeting was Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Edwin Stetser Sr K2JJC was appointed Recording Secretary.
It was moved, seconded and duly passed that the name of the organization to be effected shall be: Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club.
The acting chairman appointed a committee to report at our next regular monthly meeting on the availability of a regular meeting site and also the dates of said regular meetings.
Meeting Site Committee :
This committee shall notify the membership list by card the time and place of the next meeting.
A nominating committee was appointed. A motion was received and passed that the order of business at the next regular monthly meeting shall be the election of officers and that said officers shall hold their office according to the provisions of the by-laws to be adopted.
Nominating Committee appointed :
A committee was appointed to prepare a constitution and by-laws following the election of officers.
Constitution and By-Laws committee appointed :
Dues were tentatively set at 25¢ per month per member and accordingly collected. Total amount received was $11.05.
Acting chairman Frank Van Turner W2KE, was given the responsibility of public relations and authorized to publicize the establishment of a Morse Code training class.
Della Parker W2AFZ, was delegated authority for entertainment and a program committee was deferred until after the committee on constitution and by-laws bring in their report.
TVI and BCI Committees were appointed :
Roy Peterson Jr K2GHZ was appointed C.D. Coordinator and to work with him in this connection will be Frank Ritter K2UUY and Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY.
A Field Day committee was appointed :
A motion was received and passed that we attempt affiliation with the ARRL.
Malcolm Mason W2MMD was appointed to look into the procurement of identification buttons for Club members.
Charles Sketchley K2PQD was appointed in charge of establishing a Morse Code Training Class.
The advisability of a Club paper was discussed with Charles Sketchley K2PQD, volunteering to cut the stencils and mimeograph same.
Meeting adjourned @ 2200 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
First Official Meeting
On Wednesday evening, February 4, 1959, a group of persons interested in Amateur Radio gathered at the City of Woodbury Court House in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order @ 2010 Hours.
44 people were in attendance.
The acting chairman for this meeting was Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Edwin Stetser Sr K2JJC was appointed Recording Secretary.
It was moved, seconded and duly passed that the name of the organization to be effected shall be: Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club.
The acting chairman appointed a committee to report at our next regular monthly meeting on the availability of a regular meeting site and also the dates of said regular meetings.
Meeting Site Committee :
- George Stuart K2SOL, Chairman
- Malcolm Mason W2MMD
- Thomas Bell K2SEL
- Norman Williams W2SPN
- Jack Layton K2JKA
This committee shall notify the membership list by card the time and place of the next meeting.
A nominating committee was appointed. A motion was received and passed that the order of business at the next regular monthly meeting shall be the election of officers and that said officers shall hold their office according to the provisions of the by-laws to be adopted.
Nominating Committee appointed :
- Roy Peterson Jr K2GHZ, Chairman
- Horace Simpson W2JOZ
- Norman Williams W2SPN
A committee was appointed to prepare a constitution and by-laws following the election of officers.
Constitution and By-Laws committee appointed :
- Elwood Frantz Sr K2AQL, Chairman
- James Peck W2LVW
- Della Parker W2AFZ
Dues were tentatively set at 25¢ per month per member and accordingly collected. Total amount received was $11.05.
Acting chairman Frank Van Turner W2KE, was given the responsibility of public relations and authorized to publicize the establishment of a Morse Code training class.
Della Parker W2AFZ, was delegated authority for entertainment and a program committee was deferred until after the committee on constitution and by-laws bring in their report.
TVI and BCI Committees were appointed :
- Norman Williams W2SPN, Chairman
- Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
- Jack Layton K2JKA
- Charles Sketchley K2PQD
- Richard Hall K2JMY
- Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY
- Malcolm Mason W2MMD
Roy Peterson Jr K2GHZ was appointed C.D. Coordinator and to work with him in this connection will be Frank Ritter K2UUY and Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY.
A Field Day committee was appointed :
- George Stuart K2SOL, Chairman
- Elwood Frantz Sr K2AQL
- Albert Roche K2HHJ
- Jack Layton K2JKA
- Denny Murray K2RRT
A motion was received and passed that we attempt affiliation with the ARRL.
Malcolm Mason W2MMD was appointed to look into the procurement of identification buttons for Club members.
Charles Sketchley K2PQD was appointed in charge of establishing a Morse Code Training Class.
The advisability of a Club paper was discussed with Charles Sketchley K2PQD, volunteering to cut the stencils and mimeograph same.
Meeting adjourned @ 2200 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Wednesday, March 4, 1959
Second Official Meeting
The meeting was called to order by chairman Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 2015 Hours at the City of Woodbury Court House in the Council Chambers.
Interested persons attending the Club meeting for the first time were welcomed by the chairman.
The committee authorized to investigate a site for a permanent meeting place reported on the availability of the following :
Chairman of the nominating committee, Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ, reported the following nominations for Club officers :
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, chairman of committee on constitution and by-laws presented the first reading of proposed constitution and by-laws. A copy of same to be made available to the Club membership by the kindness of Albert Roche, K2HHJ.
It was suggested that the secretary write ARRL SCM Herb Brooks, K2BG, giving full particulars of this organization.
Secretary is also to write the FCC relative to formation of this Club and offer our cooperation in the matters of TVI and BCI.
Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ, reported on current progress of work at CD headquarters in the Woodbury Court House and also answered questions from the floor relative to the recent CD drill of the Southern New Jersey counties.
George Stuart, K2SOL, announced date of Field Day 1959 as June 27, 28, 1959.
Malcolm Mason, W2MMD, displayed samples of identification buttons giving prices on same. Motion passed that action in this matter be deferred pending investigation by Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, as to the possibility of procuring same without cost to Club membership.
Motion passed that the entire mailing list be continued until the constitution is accepted.
A Club paper was discussed with Jack Layton, K2JKA, and Albert Roche, K2HHJ, offering to collaborate on editing same.
Motion passed that our next Club meeting be given over to a White Elephant sale with proceeds going into the Club treasury.
A motion was passed that we accept from all members, an advance on the initiation fee as set forth in the proposed constitution and by-laws for the purpose of providing a more comfortable treasury balance. Said amount to be credited to each member paying against the amount to be finally settled upon at adoption of constitution and by-laws.
It was determined that refreshments be served at our next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned @ 2125 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Second Official Meeting
The meeting was called to order by chairman Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 2015 Hours at the City of Woodbury Court House in the Council Chambers.
Interested persons attending the Club meeting for the first time were welcomed by the chairman.
The committee authorized to investigate a site for a permanent meeting place reported on the availability of the following :
- Mantua Fire House
- Sewell Fire House
- Hobo Band Headquarters in Pitman
- Owens-Illinois club room
Chairman of the nominating committee, Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ, reported the following nominations for Club officers :
- President : Frank Van Turner, W2KE
- Vice President : Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
- Recording Secretary : Edwin Stetser Sr, K2JJC
- Treasurer : Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, chairman of committee on constitution and by-laws presented the first reading of proposed constitution and by-laws. A copy of same to be made available to the Club membership by the kindness of Albert Roche, K2HHJ.
It was suggested that the secretary write ARRL SCM Herb Brooks, K2BG, giving full particulars of this organization.
Secretary is also to write the FCC relative to formation of this Club and offer our cooperation in the matters of TVI and BCI.
Roy Peterson Jr, K2GHZ, reported on current progress of work at CD headquarters in the Woodbury Court House and also answered questions from the floor relative to the recent CD drill of the Southern New Jersey counties.
George Stuart, K2SOL, announced date of Field Day 1959 as June 27, 28, 1959.
Malcolm Mason, W2MMD, displayed samples of identification buttons giving prices on same. Motion passed that action in this matter be deferred pending investigation by Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, as to the possibility of procuring same without cost to Club membership.
Motion passed that the entire mailing list be continued until the constitution is accepted.
A Club paper was discussed with Jack Layton, K2JKA, and Albert Roche, K2HHJ, offering to collaborate on editing same.
Motion passed that our next Club meeting be given over to a White Elephant sale with proceeds going into the Club treasury.
A motion was passed that we accept from all members, an advance on the initiation fee as set forth in the proposed constitution and by-laws for the purpose of providing a more comfortable treasury balance. Said amount to be credited to each member paying against the amount to be finally settled upon at adoption of constitution and by-laws.
It was determined that refreshments be served at our next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned @ 2125 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Wednesday, April 1, 1959
Third Meeting was held at Owens-Illinois Club Room in Glassboro.
Section Communications Manager Herbert Brooks, K2BG, was in attendance representing the ARRL.
Club voted to become affiliated with the ARRL.
First CrossTalk published on April 1, 1959 Volume 1.
The regular monthly meeting of the GCARC was held on Wednesday, April 1, 1959, in our new meeting place- the Owens-Illinois Club Room.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, called the meeting to order @ 2015 Hours and made a few pertinent remarks relative to the care of our new meeting place.
He appointed Frank Ritter, K2UUY, chairman of a house committee.
The Recording Secretary's report was read and received after two minor corrections.
The Treasurer gave an account of the excellent condition of the Club treasury and his report was approved.
A bill was presented to cover the mailing expense of the Club paper and approved for payment.
It was decided that refreshments be paid for by those partaking of same making it unnecessary to tap the club till for this expense.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, read a letter of felicitation from the Philadelphia office which also covered the subject of BCI and TVI.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, reported that identification badges were not available on a gratis basis, but may be obtained at a cost of $20.00 per hundred. Motion offered and passed that the Club purchase 100 badges and sell them to members at 20¢ each.
The further order of business was set aside and our ARRL SCM Herb Brooks K2BG was presented to the club. Herb spoke on the benefits accruing from affiliation with the League, AREC, and opportunities for League work especially in the OO field. Herb concluded his remarks by answering questions from the floor.
George Stuart, K2SOL, then moved that we affiliate with ARRL and his motion was duly seconded and passed. The Recording Secretary was instructed to write the League relative to executing this intention.
The Constitution and By Laws committee took the floor and Jim Peck, W2LVW, read the proposed Constitution and By-Laws. A discussion period followed and a number of points were raised from the floor for further consideration.
Such were:
1. All class license holders except Novice class be granted full membership and privilege of holding office. Approved.
2. Associate membership dues shall be payable at the rate of 20¢ per month or $2.00 per year if paid within the first three months of the calendar year. Approved.
3. Limitation of Associate membership to a set percentage of full membership. No action taken.
4. The necessity for a corresponding secretary. Withdrawn.
5. The question of limiting office holders to only those 21 years of age or older. Approved.
6. Motion made that holders of any class license if such be a minor pay the dues of an Associate membership. Motion lost.
7. Those members with dues paid up at time of adoption of Constitution and By-Laws be listed as charter members. Approved.
8. Question raised as to the advisability of having as many as six directors in addition to the five elected officers. Motion made and carried that the wording on this point be re-phrased and submitted by the committee at our next meeting. Approved.
9. Motion made and seconded that the wording of Article #3 regarding the Board of Directors be re-phrased and submitted to club at our next meeting. Carried.
A motion was offered and accepted that an attendance award be decided upon and conferred as determined by the Board of Directors.
Announcement made regarding the beginning of a Morse Code training Class at the next meeting date.
Meeting adjourned @ 2240 Hours.
A White Elephant Sale was conducted by Charles Sketchley, K2PQD.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Third Meeting was held at Owens-Illinois Club Room in Glassboro.
Section Communications Manager Herbert Brooks, K2BG, was in attendance representing the ARRL.
Club voted to become affiliated with the ARRL.
First CrossTalk published on April 1, 1959 Volume 1.
The regular monthly meeting of the GCARC was held on Wednesday, April 1, 1959, in our new meeting place- the Owens-Illinois Club Room.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, called the meeting to order @ 2015 Hours and made a few pertinent remarks relative to the care of our new meeting place.
He appointed Frank Ritter, K2UUY, chairman of a house committee.
The Recording Secretary's report was read and received after two minor corrections.
The Treasurer gave an account of the excellent condition of the Club treasury and his report was approved.
A bill was presented to cover the mailing expense of the Club paper and approved for payment.
It was decided that refreshments be paid for by those partaking of same making it unnecessary to tap the club till for this expense.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, read a letter of felicitation from the Philadelphia office which also covered the subject of BCI and TVI.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, reported that identification badges were not available on a gratis basis, but may be obtained at a cost of $20.00 per hundred. Motion offered and passed that the Club purchase 100 badges and sell them to members at 20¢ each.
The further order of business was set aside and our ARRL SCM Herb Brooks K2BG was presented to the club. Herb spoke on the benefits accruing from affiliation with the League, AREC, and opportunities for League work especially in the OO field. Herb concluded his remarks by answering questions from the floor.
George Stuart, K2SOL, then moved that we affiliate with ARRL and his motion was duly seconded and passed. The Recording Secretary was instructed to write the League relative to executing this intention.
The Constitution and By Laws committee took the floor and Jim Peck, W2LVW, read the proposed Constitution and By-Laws. A discussion period followed and a number of points were raised from the floor for further consideration.
Such were:
1. All class license holders except Novice class be granted full membership and privilege of holding office. Approved.
2. Associate membership dues shall be payable at the rate of 20¢ per month or $2.00 per year if paid within the first three months of the calendar year. Approved.
3. Limitation of Associate membership to a set percentage of full membership. No action taken.
4. The necessity for a corresponding secretary. Withdrawn.
5. The question of limiting office holders to only those 21 years of age or older. Approved.
6. Motion made that holders of any class license if such be a minor pay the dues of an Associate membership. Motion lost.
7. Those members with dues paid up at time of adoption of Constitution and By-Laws be listed as charter members. Approved.
8. Question raised as to the advisability of having as many as six directors in addition to the five elected officers. Motion made and carried that the wording on this point be re-phrased and submitted by the committee at our next meeting. Approved.
9. Motion made and seconded that the wording of Article #3 regarding the Board of Directors be re-phrased and submitted to club at our next meeting. Carried.
A motion was offered and accepted that an attendance award be decided upon and conferred as determined by the Board of Directors.
Announcement made regarding the beginning of a Morse Code training Class at the next meeting date.
Meeting adjourned @ 2240 Hours.
A White Elephant Sale was conducted by Charles Sketchley, K2PQD.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
First CrossTalk Newsletter
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Volume 1 : Number 1
April 1959
Well, gang, it looks like we got off to a pretty good start with the first two meetings of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club with 52 present for the first meeting and 48 for the second one. It should be noted that we had quite a few present from the southern part of the county. Our hats off to these fellows for the good showing at the meetings! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 1959, at the Owens-Illinois Onized Club House in Glassboro. The meeting will convene sharply at 8:00 P.M. Let's have a big turnout!
NEW OFFICERS
President: Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President: Elwood “Woody” Frantz Sr, K2AQL
Secretary: Edwin Stetser Sr, K2JJC
Treasurer: Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
Field Day
As most of us realize, the last weekend of June is reserved for Ham Radio. On this weekend, the ARRL Field Day Contest is in full swing. This would be an excellent opportunity for us, as a new club, to make a good showing and to show other clubs in the area that we are in existence. This, of course, will take cooperation from each and every one in the club. See George Stuart, K2SOL. It also must be noted that George is in Sewell, not Sewer!!!
White Elephant Sale
Why not accomplish 2 jobs in one? Clean out that junk box that the XYL has been hounding you to do and help out the club at the same time. Anything accepted. Bring it wrapped up and then try to buy it back, HI!! That's at our next meeting. We also need an auctioneer. We think Al Roche, K2HHJ, would make good one.
WANTED : Ideas, articles, and name for the Club Newspaper. See Jack Layton, K2JKA or Al Roche, K2HHJ.
Our thanks to Charlie Sketchley, K2PQD, for providing the necessary equipment, etc., needed to make this publication possible.
CU at the meeting
73s
Jack Layton, K2JKA
Volume 1 : Number 1
April 1959
Well, gang, it looks like we got off to a pretty good start with the first two meetings of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club with 52 present for the first meeting and 48 for the second one. It should be noted that we had quite a few present from the southern part of the county. Our hats off to these fellows for the good showing at the meetings! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 1959, at the Owens-Illinois Onized Club House in Glassboro. The meeting will convene sharply at 8:00 P.M. Let's have a big turnout!
NEW OFFICERS
President: Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President: Elwood “Woody” Frantz Sr, K2AQL
Secretary: Edwin Stetser Sr, K2JJC
Treasurer: Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
Field Day
As most of us realize, the last weekend of June is reserved for Ham Radio. On this weekend, the ARRL Field Day Contest is in full swing. This would be an excellent opportunity for us, as a new club, to make a good showing and to show other clubs in the area that we are in existence. This, of course, will take cooperation from each and every one in the club. See George Stuart, K2SOL. It also must be noted that George is in Sewell, not Sewer!!!
White Elephant Sale
Why not accomplish 2 jobs in one? Clean out that junk box that the XYL has been hounding you to do and help out the club at the same time. Anything accepted. Bring it wrapped up and then try to buy it back, HI!! That's at our next meeting. We also need an auctioneer. We think Al Roche, K2HHJ, would make good one.
WANTED : Ideas, articles, and name for the Club Newspaper. See Jack Layton, K2JKA or Al Roche, K2HHJ.
Our thanks to Charlie Sketchley, K2PQD, for providing the necessary equipment, etc., needed to make this publication possible.
CU at the meeting
73s
Jack Layton, K2JKA
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number2
May 1959
Where: Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When: May 12, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who: All members and any interested parties
What: Regular Meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
Well by this time you have probably figured out where I stole the name plate for this editorial from. I am sure, however, that CQ magazine will forgive me. Speaking of names, what do you intend to use for a name on that article that you are going to write for our club newspaper? Don't give the excuse that you never wrote anything before. I'll guarantee you that if you supply me with the article it will be printed.
Getting serious for a minute, we are looking for articles of any nature, perhaps you have a favorite gadget that might be interesting to the other club members, or maybe you have a gripe about something and you would like to voice your opinion, or maybe you would like to head a monthly column, just put it on paper and get it to me by the 10th of the month, and once again I'll assure you that it will be printed. Let's adopt this motto, to increase our club paper by one page a month.
SPLATTER :
Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Della Parker, W2AFZ, who is now home after a short stay in the hospital.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, now is the proud owner of a complete Heathkit station with the new Mohawk and Apache combination now in operation.
George Stuart, K2SOL, now has a new 24 foot homebuilt wooden tower. It's a real beaut.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, now has a new 75A4 and a new pair of glasses to read that real fine calibration.
Larry Archut, K2LMN, recently worked HC1FS on six meters. Luck, just luck.
The recent CD drill was termed as a huge success. Communication was maintained on 10, 6, and 2 meters at the County Control Center. There was approximately 25 stations participating.
CLUB NEWSPAPER STAFF :
A bill is being introduced into the New Jersey State Legislature which would give N.J. hams call letter license plates. This bill closely resembles that of New York State, which was recently given the O.K.
It would behoove all hams to drop a post card, letter or QSL card to their State Senator and Assemblymen, urging them to support this bill. Let's make N.J. the 44th out of the 49 to get call letter license plates.
Bob Stanley, K2CIQ, who is attending college in W5 land, recently got himself an XYL. Congratulations Bob and the best of luck.
Here's a suggestion. Why not adopt one of our regular meeting nights as ladies night and make it a social night.
WANTED :
Name for Club Newspaper, articles, someone to run swap and shop, or what have you. See Jack Layton, K2JKA or Al Roche, K2HHJ.
ATTENTION ALL NOVICES AND BEGINNERS :
At 7:00 P.M. sharp on May 12, that's our next regular meeting night, Charles Sketchley, K2PQD, with the able assistance of Tad Deuber, W2CKX, will begin their regular code class in our meeting room. Here's your chance to get that novice license or shake that WV call.
FIELD DAY :
The Field Day Committee held a meeting at the home of George Stuart, K2SOL. All preliminary arrangements were discussed. However, we are still looking for a site. Any suggestions? See George Stuart, K2SOL.
Volume 1 : Number2
May 1959
Where: Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When: May 12, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who: All members and any interested parties
What: Regular Meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
Well by this time you have probably figured out where I stole the name plate for this editorial from. I am sure, however, that CQ magazine will forgive me. Speaking of names, what do you intend to use for a name on that article that you are going to write for our club newspaper? Don't give the excuse that you never wrote anything before. I'll guarantee you that if you supply me with the article it will be printed.
Getting serious for a minute, we are looking for articles of any nature, perhaps you have a favorite gadget that might be interesting to the other club members, or maybe you have a gripe about something and you would like to voice your opinion, or maybe you would like to head a monthly column, just put it on paper and get it to me by the 10th of the month, and once again I'll assure you that it will be printed. Let's adopt this motto, to increase our club paper by one page a month.
SPLATTER :
Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Della Parker, W2AFZ, who is now home after a short stay in the hospital.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, now is the proud owner of a complete Heathkit station with the new Mohawk and Apache combination now in operation.
George Stuart, K2SOL, now has a new 24 foot homebuilt wooden tower. It's a real beaut.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, now has a new 75A4 and a new pair of glasses to read that real fine calibration.
Larry Archut, K2LMN, recently worked HC1FS on six meters. Luck, just luck.
The recent CD drill was termed as a huge success. Communication was maintained on 10, 6, and 2 meters at the County Control Center. There was approximately 25 stations participating.
CLUB NEWSPAPER STAFF :
- Editor: Jack Layton, K2JKA
- Assistant Editor: Al Roche, K2HHJ
- Publisher: Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
A bill is being introduced into the New Jersey State Legislature which would give N.J. hams call letter license plates. This bill closely resembles that of New York State, which was recently given the O.K.
It would behoove all hams to drop a post card, letter or QSL card to their State Senator and Assemblymen, urging them to support this bill. Let's make N.J. the 44th out of the 49 to get call letter license plates.
Bob Stanley, K2CIQ, who is attending college in W5 land, recently got himself an XYL. Congratulations Bob and the best of luck.
Here's a suggestion. Why not adopt one of our regular meeting nights as ladies night and make it a social night.
WANTED :
Name for Club Newspaper, articles, someone to run swap and shop, or what have you. See Jack Layton, K2JKA or Al Roche, K2HHJ.
ATTENTION ALL NOVICES AND BEGINNERS :
At 7:00 P.M. sharp on May 12, that's our next regular meeting night, Charles Sketchley, K2PQD, with the able assistance of Tad Deuber, W2CKX, will begin their regular code class in our meeting room. Here's your chance to get that novice license or shake that WV call.
FIELD DAY :
The Field Day Committee held a meeting at the home of George Stuart, K2SOL. All preliminary arrangements were discussed. However, we are still looking for a site. Any suggestions? See George Stuart, K2SOL.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 12, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1910 Hours.
The Recording Secretary's report was read and approved.
Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, was called upon for his report and prior to reading same presented to the Club, Jack Sterner, K6PLT, ex W2GQK. He then presented a very fine report which was accepted. He also presented two bills for payment: postage of Club paper from Charles Sketchley K2PQD, and a bill from A.A. Williams Co. for window buttons. Motion to pay these bills carried.
George Stuart, K2SOL, presented the report of the Field Day committee. Four calls for Field Day use suggested, K2SOL, K2JKA, W2KE, and K2AQL. It was moved, seconded and passed that the call K2SOL be adopted.
Visiting persons were presented to the Club and welcomed by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, Chairman of Constitution and By-Laws Committee gave the third reading of proposed Constitution and By-Laws after which a brief discussion on a Board of Trustees vs. Board of Directors took place.
A motion was made, seconded and carried that said Constitution and By-Laws be adopted as originally read with a Board of Directors favored over a Board of Trustees.
Following persons were nominated for a three year directorship :
Following persons nominated for a two year directorship :
Following persons nominated for one year directorship :
Jim Peck was nominated and unanimously elected Corresponding Secretary.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, announced that the June meeting would feature a conducted tour through the plant of our hosts, the Owens-Illinois Company.
The possibility of a Ladies Night was discussed and President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, appointed Tad Deuber, W2CKX, Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, and Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, as an entertainment committee to investigate the feasibility of holding a Hamfest. Tad Deuber is to serve as committee chairman.
A motion was received and passed that the treasurer be authorized to use the Mantua National Bank as the Club depository.
Motion received and passed that the Club defray the gas and oil expenses of our Field Day operations.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, spoke briefly on the license plate bill pending before the New Jersey State Legislature and urged members to write Trenton regarding same.
Meeting adjourned @ 2100 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 12, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1910 Hours.
The Recording Secretary's report was read and approved.
Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, was called upon for his report and prior to reading same presented to the Club, Jack Sterner, K6PLT, ex W2GQK. He then presented a very fine report which was accepted. He also presented two bills for payment: postage of Club paper from Charles Sketchley K2PQD, and a bill from A.A. Williams Co. for window buttons. Motion to pay these bills carried.
George Stuart, K2SOL, presented the report of the Field Day committee. Four calls for Field Day use suggested, K2SOL, K2JKA, W2KE, and K2AQL. It was moved, seconded and passed that the call K2SOL be adopted.
Visiting persons were presented to the Club and welcomed by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, Chairman of Constitution and By-Laws Committee gave the third reading of proposed Constitution and By-Laws after which a brief discussion on a Board of Trustees vs. Board of Directors took place.
A motion was made, seconded and carried that said Constitution and By-Laws be adopted as originally read with a Board of Directors favored over a Board of Trustees.
Following persons were nominated for a three year directorship :
- George Stuart, K2SOL
- Al Roche, K2HHJ
- Mal Mason, W2MMD
Following persons nominated for a two year directorship :
- Mal Mason, W2MMD
- Tad Deuber, W2CKX
- Della Parker, W2AFZ
Following persons nominated for one year directorship :
- Tad Deuber, W2CKX
- Jim Peck, W2LVW
- Wally Martin, W2PLD
- Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
- Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Jim Peck was nominated and unanimously elected Corresponding Secretary.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, announced that the June meeting would feature a conducted tour through the plant of our hosts, the Owens-Illinois Company.
The possibility of a Ladies Night was discussed and President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, appointed Tad Deuber, W2CKX, Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, and Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, as an entertainment committee to investigate the feasibility of holding a Hamfest. Tad Deuber is to serve as committee chairman.
A motion was received and passed that the treasurer be authorized to use the Mantua National Bank as the Club depository.
Motion received and passed that the Club defray the gas and oil expenses of our Field Day operations.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, spoke briefly on the license plate bill pending before the New Jersey State Legislature and urged members to write Trenton regarding same.
Meeting adjourned @ 2100 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 3 June 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, N.J.
When : June 1, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and all interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Meeting of the Board of Directors @ 1915 Hours Sharp, preceding the meeting. (All Directors please note).
de K2JKA
Well we made it through another month with not much more than a few cuts and bruises. As you all know, our Constitution and By-Laws were voted on and passed at last month's meeting.
Looking into the future, I see that at our next meeting on June 1, 1959, immediately following the business meeting about 8:30 P.M., the entire Club will be guests of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company for a tour of their plant. So we'll all be experts on glass making after next month's meeting.
Another point of interest is Field Day. By all means, see George Stuart, K2SOL, at the next meeting if you have failed to do so as of now, if you plan on going on Field Day.
Well, I've succeeded in convincing two of our Club members that they should do some writing for our newspaper. HOW ABOUT YOU?
Last, but not least, as you see, we have come up with a name for our Club paper. This name seems to fit the bill. I've seen no other paper with this name. Any comments?
This Month’s Staff :
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ
CALLING ALL NOVICES, TECHNICIANS, SWL'S and those interested in becoming proficient in the Morse Code - at 7:15 p.m., before the meeting, we will hold our regular code class. We are all set with the equipment this month. CU Thar?
A little note to those of you who find it impossible to get to the Club meetings. We would like to hear from you too. If you would like to continue having CROSSTALK sent to you, please let me know.
K2JKA
HEAR YE! HERE YE! Be it known to the OM's and XYL’s and other interested parties of hamdom that on the 27th and 28th days of June in the year of 1959, an invitation to do battle at a tourney is publicly announced by the GCARC. The tourney to otherwise be known as Field Day.
Done in the County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey, these United States of America this 25th day of May in the year 1959 AD.
LOBBY FOR YOUR HOBBY
A bill has been introduced into the N.J. legislature to give N.J. Hams call letter license plates. The bill is known as number S-213. In order to show your support for the bill a QSL card should be sent to Governor Robert Meyner, one to the director of motor vehicles, Ned Parsekian, and one to your Assemblyman, whose name and address is Honorable Thomas F. Connery, 343 Delaware St., Woodbury, N.J., stating you support of bill number S-213. Let's go gang with West Virginia getting call letter plates it makes 46 out of 50.
FLASH
At press time the Bill has passed the Senate, and is in the house. Here's hoping they get to it before they adjourn.
DON'T FORGET TO SEE GEORGE STUART, K2SOL, IF YOU INTEND TO GO ON FIELD DAY
A card giving map and step by step instructions on how to get there will be sent to all Club members well in advance.
How about each one of us calling on a couple of other Hams in our neighborhood and get them out to the Club meeting this month?
FIELD DAY EARLY STYLE
“Hello, Jim?"
“Huh-lo-o-o?”
"Having an early Field Day up in Tad's back yard. Wanna come?"
"Maybe. Depends on what my pappy sez. Why?”
"Need some equipment, thas why. Can you bring any gear?"
"Yeh. AT-1, modulator, power supply, and an SW-54."
“What about that HQ-100?"
“Nope."
This was the beginning of Field Day Early Style. What a field day, too!
It should be said here that I hope George Stuart, K2SOL, has better luck than we did. Our lucky number of contacts, with two operating positions, were two. They were both with Don Curtis, K2UWC, who was about 150 yards away from our station. Kind friend, Tad Deuber, W2CKX, loaned us his back yard and brother's umbrella tent for the two-day expedition. (By all means, a real DXpedition).
At the positions were an HT-17, S-40B, and modulator. The other one was an AT-1, S-38B, and another modulator. The gay operators were Al Helfrich, K2BLA and Jim Livezy, K2SJL. Alts on hand were Tad Deuber, W2CKX, Don Curtis, K2UWC, and "Generator", Bruce Genter (Unlicensed). Emergency power : An extension cord from Tad's garage.
The ordeal lasted from Friday, May 22, until the next day. Three hours of sleep were accomplished in a small pup-tent. There would have been more sleep for the two operators, but for some strange reason the neighbors were raising heck and always causing a disturbance. Also, we saw a lot of southern Indians running TV antennas!
Strangely enough, there were only 72 times when someone got a bite. George Stuart, K2SOL, will find even this hard to believe, after seeing the ground system we had. (None). It was said that Don Curtis, K2UWC, was going to sleep in his shack, but when the neighbors chased us around that way a quick investigation found this to be wrong.
Anybody who has been in a tent knows it gets hot????? We found out it gets hotter with all the filaments burning and mosquitoes biting. Tad Deuber, W2CKX, has some very good bug killer though. A good meal was received after three hours of suffering from claustrophobia. Nancy Deuber is a very good cook, and always has plenty of refreshing soda on hand.
Fortunately, I had the S-38. Al's S-40 had a lousy send-receive switch, and half his time was spent "fixing" it. Funny, the way the receivers had to be dismantled whenever that Apache in the house was on the air. Even the oscillator of the Mohawk blew the receiving equipment off the desk. Another strange thing was the wave meter. This was used to help tune up the HT-17. It seems there was more current coming out of the receiving antenna than there was from the one used for transmitting. When the AT-1 was lugged home many strange things happened. For one thing, the meter didn't work in the plate position. During an attempt to investigate the cause, the shunt resistor blew up. (Anyone have a 51 ohm precision resistor????)
After our highly successful (?) experience, it is quite likely that two people will not sign up for field day. Our mission was accomplished, though because Tad's wife, Nancy, gave us plenty of good food and encouragement.
de: South Jersey’s Lunatic
The SWAP & SHOP CORNER has just opened up. Now is the time to get some of that gear that can't be used and turn it into cash or swap it for something you need. If any of you Gents have anything to sell or trade, give me a call. Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
The first items this month : B-19 Mark II 12-24 volt mobile rig surplus. VFO 25 watts on 40 - 80 meters. 8 tube receiver needs conversion. See Al Helfrich, K2BLA.
Make Trade or Offer : Gotham V40 vertical antenna. Like new. Call Ed.
WANTED : A low power transmitter in the DX-20 or AT-1 class for a novice. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Look for some real hot items next month when we have a real buy for some of the high frequency boys.
Volume 1 : Number 3 June 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, N.J.
When : June 1, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and all interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Meeting of the Board of Directors @ 1915 Hours Sharp, preceding the meeting. (All Directors please note).
de K2JKA
Well we made it through another month with not much more than a few cuts and bruises. As you all know, our Constitution and By-Laws were voted on and passed at last month's meeting.
Looking into the future, I see that at our next meeting on June 1, 1959, immediately following the business meeting about 8:30 P.M., the entire Club will be guests of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company for a tour of their plant. So we'll all be experts on glass making after next month's meeting.
Another point of interest is Field Day. By all means, see George Stuart, K2SOL, at the next meeting if you have failed to do so as of now, if you plan on going on Field Day.
Well, I've succeeded in convincing two of our Club members that they should do some writing for our newspaper. HOW ABOUT YOU?
Last, but not least, as you see, we have come up with a name for our Club paper. This name seems to fit the bill. I've seen no other paper with this name. Any comments?
This Month’s Staff :
- Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
- Assistant Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
- Typist : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
- Publisher : Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ
CALLING ALL NOVICES, TECHNICIANS, SWL'S and those interested in becoming proficient in the Morse Code - at 7:15 p.m., before the meeting, we will hold our regular code class. We are all set with the equipment this month. CU Thar?
A little note to those of you who find it impossible to get to the Club meetings. We would like to hear from you too. If you would like to continue having CROSSTALK sent to you, please let me know.
K2JKA
HEAR YE! HERE YE! Be it known to the OM's and XYL’s and other interested parties of hamdom that on the 27th and 28th days of June in the year of 1959, an invitation to do battle at a tourney is publicly announced by the GCARC. The tourney to otherwise be known as Field Day.
- Furthermore, let it be a matter of public knowledge that said competitive event will be relegated to those members who are qualified to participate.
- Furthermore, an announcement as to the exact location of said tourney and other pertinent details will be forthcoming in the very near future.
- Furthermore, you are cordially invited to attend this event.
Done in the County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey, these United States of America this 25th day of May in the year 1959 AD.
LOBBY FOR YOUR HOBBY
A bill has been introduced into the N.J. legislature to give N.J. Hams call letter license plates. The bill is known as number S-213. In order to show your support for the bill a QSL card should be sent to Governor Robert Meyner, one to the director of motor vehicles, Ned Parsekian, and one to your Assemblyman, whose name and address is Honorable Thomas F. Connery, 343 Delaware St., Woodbury, N.J., stating you support of bill number S-213. Let's go gang with West Virginia getting call letter plates it makes 46 out of 50.
FLASH
At press time the Bill has passed the Senate, and is in the house. Here's hoping they get to it before they adjourn.
DON'T FORGET TO SEE GEORGE STUART, K2SOL, IF YOU INTEND TO GO ON FIELD DAY
A card giving map and step by step instructions on how to get there will be sent to all Club members well in advance.
How about each one of us calling on a couple of other Hams in our neighborhood and get them out to the Club meeting this month?
FIELD DAY EARLY STYLE
“Hello, Jim?"
“Huh-lo-o-o?”
"Having an early Field Day up in Tad's back yard. Wanna come?"
"Maybe. Depends on what my pappy sez. Why?”
"Need some equipment, thas why. Can you bring any gear?"
"Yeh. AT-1, modulator, power supply, and an SW-54."
“What about that HQ-100?"
“Nope."
This was the beginning of Field Day Early Style. What a field day, too!
It should be said here that I hope George Stuart, K2SOL, has better luck than we did. Our lucky number of contacts, with two operating positions, were two. They were both with Don Curtis, K2UWC, who was about 150 yards away from our station. Kind friend, Tad Deuber, W2CKX, loaned us his back yard and brother's umbrella tent for the two-day expedition. (By all means, a real DXpedition).
At the positions were an HT-17, S-40B, and modulator. The other one was an AT-1, S-38B, and another modulator. The gay operators were Al Helfrich, K2BLA and Jim Livezy, K2SJL. Alts on hand were Tad Deuber, W2CKX, Don Curtis, K2UWC, and "Generator", Bruce Genter (Unlicensed). Emergency power : An extension cord from Tad's garage.
The ordeal lasted from Friday, May 22, until the next day. Three hours of sleep were accomplished in a small pup-tent. There would have been more sleep for the two operators, but for some strange reason the neighbors were raising heck and always causing a disturbance. Also, we saw a lot of southern Indians running TV antennas!
Strangely enough, there were only 72 times when someone got a bite. George Stuart, K2SOL, will find even this hard to believe, after seeing the ground system we had. (None). It was said that Don Curtis, K2UWC, was going to sleep in his shack, but when the neighbors chased us around that way a quick investigation found this to be wrong.
Anybody who has been in a tent knows it gets hot????? We found out it gets hotter with all the filaments burning and mosquitoes biting. Tad Deuber, W2CKX, has some very good bug killer though. A good meal was received after three hours of suffering from claustrophobia. Nancy Deuber is a very good cook, and always has plenty of refreshing soda on hand.
Fortunately, I had the S-38. Al's S-40 had a lousy send-receive switch, and half his time was spent "fixing" it. Funny, the way the receivers had to be dismantled whenever that Apache in the house was on the air. Even the oscillator of the Mohawk blew the receiving equipment off the desk. Another strange thing was the wave meter. This was used to help tune up the HT-17. It seems there was more current coming out of the receiving antenna than there was from the one used for transmitting. When the AT-1 was lugged home many strange things happened. For one thing, the meter didn't work in the plate position. During an attempt to investigate the cause, the shunt resistor blew up. (Anyone have a 51 ohm precision resistor????)
After our highly successful (?) experience, it is quite likely that two people will not sign up for field day. Our mission was accomplished, though because Tad's wife, Nancy, gave us plenty of good food and encouragement.
de: South Jersey’s Lunatic
The SWAP & SHOP CORNER has just opened up. Now is the time to get some of that gear that can't be used and turn it into cash or swap it for something you need. If any of you Gents have anything to sell or trade, give me a call. Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
The first items this month : B-19 Mark II 12-24 volt mobile rig surplus. VFO 25 watts on 40 - 80 meters. 8 tube receiver needs conversion. See Al Helfrich, K2BLA.
Make Trade or Offer : Gotham V40 vertical antenna. Like new. Call Ed.
WANTED : A low power transmitter in the DX-20 or AT-1 class for a novice. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
Look for some real hot items next month when we have a real buy for some of the high frequency boys.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 1, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 2015 Hours.
The secretary's report was called for and approved as read. No report received from Corresponding Secretary. Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, presented a fine report showing a balance of $137.15 as of June 1st. Two bills presented for payment : publication of Crosstalk and purchase of punched paper for the Recording Secretary's use were approved for payment.
Field Day Chairman George Stuart, K2SOL, presented to the Club with his report on preparations for Field Day activities.
Ladies Night Committee announced probable Hamfest to be held in September.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, announced he has made arrangements with Woodbury Times for pictures and publicity covering the Club’s Field Day activities.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, reported the License Plate bill had passed the New Jersey Senate by a unanimous vote, but had failed to clear the House committee.
George Stuart, K2SOL, extended to all Club members a welcome to the Field Day site and gave a special invitation for Novice participation.
It was announced that ten persons were in attendance at the first session of the code training class and that plans were being formulated to meet on a night other than the Club meeting night for this purpose. Probable place of code class meeting : Woodbury Court House.
A report on sick members was solicited and there being none the meeting was adjourned @ 2045 Hours in favor of a conducted tour through the plant facilities of our host, the Owens-Illinois Company.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 1, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 2015 Hours.
The secretary's report was called for and approved as read. No report received from Corresponding Secretary. Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, presented a fine report showing a balance of $137.15 as of June 1st. Two bills presented for payment : publication of Crosstalk and purchase of punched paper for the Recording Secretary's use were approved for payment.
Field Day Chairman George Stuart, K2SOL, presented to the Club with his report on preparations for Field Day activities.
Ladies Night Committee announced probable Hamfest to be held in September.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, announced he has made arrangements with Woodbury Times for pictures and publicity covering the Club’s Field Day activities.
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, reported the License Plate bill had passed the New Jersey Senate by a unanimous vote, but had failed to clear the House committee.
George Stuart, K2SOL, extended to all Club members a welcome to the Field Day site and gave a special invitation for Novice participation.
It was announced that ten persons were in attendance at the first session of the code training class and that plans were being formulated to meet on a night other than the Club meeting night for this purpose. Probable place of code class meeting : Woodbury Court House.
A report on sick members was solicited and there being none the meeting was adjourned @ 2045 Hours in favor of a conducted tour through the plant facilities of our host, the Owens-Illinois Company.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 1, 1959
First meeting of the Officers and Board of Directors of GCARC held prior to regular monthly meeting.
Called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1925 Hours.
Attendance :
Following a discussion of Club membership, President Frank Van Turner, W2KE appointed the following persons to prepare a membership application form with said form constituting a part of the Club's permanent records :
In this connection these persons are to serve, aided by Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, in the preparation of a form questionnaire to be submitted all members for the purpose of completing affiliation with ARRL.
House conduct, as regards the pool tables came in for consideration with decision made to refer such matters to Frank Ritter, K2UUY, Chairman of House committee.
It was decided that inquiry be made at each regular monthly meeting regarding the general welfare of Club members.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, reported that the committee considering a Ladies Night had discussed various possibilities, but favored a Hamfest at a later date probably in the month of September.
Ways and means of promoting Club membership were discussed. Said discussion also covered the possibilities of increasing attendance at the regular monthly meetings and we adjourned at 2005 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 1, 1959
First meeting of the Officers and Board of Directors of GCARC held prior to regular monthly meeting.
Called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1925 Hours.
Attendance :
- President Frank Van Turner, W2KE
- Vice President Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
- Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
- Recording Secretary Edwin Stetser Sr, K2JJC
- Corresponding Secretary Jim Peck, W2LVW
- Director Malcolm Mason, W2MMD
- Director Della Parker, W2AFZ
- Director Thomas Deuber, W2CKX
- Director George Stuart, K2SOL
- Director Albert Roche, K2HHJ
- Director Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
Following a discussion of Club membership, President Frank Van Turner, W2KE appointed the following persons to prepare a membership application form with said form constituting a part of the Club's permanent records :
- Della Parker, W2AFZ
- Tad Deuber, W2CKX
- Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
In this connection these persons are to serve, aided by Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, in the preparation of a form questionnaire to be submitted all members for the purpose of completing affiliation with ARRL.
House conduct, as regards the pool tables came in for consideration with decision made to refer such matters to Frank Ritter, K2UUY, Chairman of House committee.
It was decided that inquiry be made at each regular monthly meeting regarding the general welfare of Club members.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, reported that the committee considering a Ladies Night had discussed various possibilities, but favored a Hamfest at a later date probably in the month of September.
Ways and means of promoting Club membership were discussed. Said discussion also covered the possibilities of increasing attendance at the regular monthly meetings and we adjourned at 2005 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
First Field Day, June 27-28, 1959
Club Callsign : K2SOL/2
Score : 3,450 Points
QSOs : 538
Category : 4 AB - 36 out of 109
Participants : 31
Club Callsign : K2SOL/2
Score : 3,450 Points
QSOs : 538
Category : 4 AB - 36 out of 109
Participants : 31
Ham Operators in National Field Day
Woodbury Times – June 29, 1959
Members of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club participated in the 24-hour National Field Day test from 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM Sunday in cooperation with “ham” operators throughout the United States. Shown with emergency equipment set up on Greentree Road, Washington Township, for the test are, left to right: George Stuart, K2SOL, of Mantua, in charge of the operation; Edwin Stetser, K2JJC, of Pitman, and Jack Oberst, W2TLO, of Glassboro. In all, 25 club members took part in the 24-hour activity, which gave a dramatic demonstration of how communications can be maintained while using only emergency equipment. The club logged approximately 1000 contacts with other test stations throughout the U. S. and Hawaii and also had contacts with South America and Europe.
Woodbury Times – June 29, 1959
Members of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club participated in the 24-hour National Field Day test from 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM Sunday in cooperation with “ham” operators throughout the United States. Shown with emergency equipment set up on Greentree Road, Washington Township, for the test are, left to right: George Stuart, K2SOL, of Mantua, in charge of the operation; Edwin Stetser, K2JJC, of Pitman, and Jack Oberst, W2TLO, of Glassboro. In all, 25 club members took part in the 24-hour activity, which gave a dramatic demonstration of how communications can be maintained while using only emergency equipment. The club logged approximately 1000 contacts with other test stations throughout the U. S. and Hawaii and also had contacts with South America and Europe.
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 4 July 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : July 1, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp.
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
My big question is what happened to all those articles that you fellers were going to write for the Club paper? In case it slipped your mind the address is Barlow Avenue, Woodbury, NJ. So what say, let’s get on the ball gang.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the tour through the Owens-Illinois Glass Company plant at the close of the regular meeting last month. Well as I said last month, "Now we are all experts at making bottle caps and lids". At any rate it was instructional and very interesting to all who took the tour. Our sincere thanks to Mal Mason, W2MMD, and the guides for making it possible.
This month brings Mr. Jack Sterner, K6JTP, an ex W2 and via the grapevine a future W2, to the floor as principal speaker at our July meeting. Mr. Sterner has been with RCA for a good number of years and we certainly appreciate his taking time out from his many activities to address the Club membership.
Don’t forget the code training classes before the regular business meeting. We had a very good turnout last month and I hope that interest keeps up.
Your editor is looking for someone who will assume a post of article writer on any subject, no pay but beneficial to all Club members. Any takers ?
NEWS and SCRATCHES ?
Bob Stanley, K2CIQ, was in our neighborhood last week and collected his ham gear. Bob expects to be back on the air in a month or so. He is now sporting a new K5 call.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, unfortunately will not be with us for the next meeting. Mal is enjoying a well earned vacation.
Andy Washy, K2ISN, is now back home from college for the summer, we will be looking for him on the air soon. Incidentally, Andy is the president of the Saint Bonaventure University Amateur Radio Club. The club call is WA2DVW.
George Stuart, K2SOL, is looking for a big turn-out for the field day activity, all details have been worked out and it should be a great time for all who take part in this affair.
Ezra ‘Doc’ Sirotta, K2BUR, is now the proud owner of a new tri-band beam and is working DX like mad. Lots of luck, Doc, and save some of the rare stuff for us.
Due to lack of material we are unable to add that page a month that we were hoping to do.
THIS MONTH’S STAFF
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Typist and Publisher : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swaps : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
SWAP AND SHOP
FOR SALE :
Mallory Vibrapack six volt variable output 225-250-275-or 300 at 100 ma, brand new for $5.00. See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
S38-D around - $30.00
50 foot RG58/U - Sell for $2.00
See Bill Smith, WV2FHE.
Here’s the one we told you about in the last issue. A 2 meter rig for $15.00. RCA Toastmaster, no conversion NBFM. Can be plate modulated. About 25 watts output. Less power supply and crystal. A real buy. See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
DB22-A First class - $35.00
2 - 304TH - $8.00 each
Will throw in for free another with one side filaments bad with purchase of tubes. See Hal Kutz, K2JGU.
WANTED :
5" oscilloscope. See Denny Murray, K2RRT.
DX 20 or DX 35 in good condition. See John Hirst, WV2FMD.
Anyone having anything to trade, sell, or buy, let me know and we will be glad to help out. Get in touch with Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 1, 1959
Minutes of the July 1, 1959 meeting of GCARC.
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE @ 2015 Hours with 30 members and 5 visitors present.
Reading of minutes dispensed with.
Treasurer's report showing $211.54 balance on hand approved as read.
Jim Peck W2LVW, read a proposed amendment to the By-laws, providing for trustees for the Club. After discussion it was moved, seconded and unanimously voted to amend the By-laws accordingly. An election was conducted and the following were elected to serve as trustees :
Al Roche K2HHJ, reported on the Club paper and requested contributions for the same.
President Frank Van Turner W2KE, reported on CD drill and requested opinion on change of time for drill. Question unresolved at meeting so Van Turner suggested interested parties send a postcard to him with any comment.
Al Roche K2HHJ, reported on Field Day and commended everyone for a well organized activity. There will be further information at the next meeting and via the Club paper. Van Turner reported about 1000 contacts with a 4 transmitter setup. Paul Scarpa Sr W2SHE, offered to show color movies of GCARC and Cumberland County Club Field Day activities next meeting.
President Van Turner and Della Parker W2AFZ, described ARRL affiliation forms and passed out same to be filled out and returned by next meeting.
Horace Simpson W2JOZ, announced that this meeting was the last opportunity to meet requirements for charter membership, (dues paid up for the current month and initiation fee also paid.)
Membership voted to pay the following bills :
President Van Turner introduced Jack Sterner, K6PLT, who gave an interesting talk and answered questions concerning receivers as related to the amateur service.
President Van Turner introduced the following visitors :
Meeting adjourned @ 2135 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Volume 1 : Number 4 July 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : July 1, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp.
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
My big question is what happened to all those articles that you fellers were going to write for the Club paper? In case it slipped your mind the address is Barlow Avenue, Woodbury, NJ. So what say, let’s get on the ball gang.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the tour through the Owens-Illinois Glass Company plant at the close of the regular meeting last month. Well as I said last month, "Now we are all experts at making bottle caps and lids". At any rate it was instructional and very interesting to all who took the tour. Our sincere thanks to Mal Mason, W2MMD, and the guides for making it possible.
This month brings Mr. Jack Sterner, K6JTP, an ex W2 and via the grapevine a future W2, to the floor as principal speaker at our July meeting. Mr. Sterner has been with RCA for a good number of years and we certainly appreciate his taking time out from his many activities to address the Club membership.
Don’t forget the code training classes before the regular business meeting. We had a very good turnout last month and I hope that interest keeps up.
Your editor is looking for someone who will assume a post of article writer on any subject, no pay but beneficial to all Club members. Any takers ?
NEWS and SCRATCHES ?
Bob Stanley, K2CIQ, was in our neighborhood last week and collected his ham gear. Bob expects to be back on the air in a month or so. He is now sporting a new K5 call.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, unfortunately will not be with us for the next meeting. Mal is enjoying a well earned vacation.
Andy Washy, K2ISN, is now back home from college for the summer, we will be looking for him on the air soon. Incidentally, Andy is the president of the Saint Bonaventure University Amateur Radio Club. The club call is WA2DVW.
George Stuart, K2SOL, is looking for a big turn-out for the field day activity, all details have been worked out and it should be a great time for all who take part in this affair.
Ezra ‘Doc’ Sirotta, K2BUR, is now the proud owner of a new tri-band beam and is working DX like mad. Lots of luck, Doc, and save some of the rare stuff for us.
Due to lack of material we are unable to add that page a month that we were hoping to do.
THIS MONTH’S STAFF
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Typist and Publisher : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swaps : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
SWAP AND SHOP
FOR SALE :
Mallory Vibrapack six volt variable output 225-250-275-or 300 at 100 ma, brand new for $5.00. See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
S38-D around - $30.00
50 foot RG58/U - Sell for $2.00
See Bill Smith, WV2FHE.
Here’s the one we told you about in the last issue. A 2 meter rig for $15.00. RCA Toastmaster, no conversion NBFM. Can be plate modulated. About 25 watts output. Less power supply and crystal. A real buy. See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
DB22-A First class - $35.00
2 - 304TH - $8.00 each
Will throw in for free another with one side filaments bad with purchase of tubes. See Hal Kutz, K2JGU.
WANTED :
5" oscilloscope. See Denny Murray, K2RRT.
DX 20 or DX 35 in good condition. See John Hirst, WV2FMD.
Anyone having anything to trade, sell, or buy, let me know and we will be glad to help out. Get in touch with Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 1, 1959
Minutes of the July 1, 1959 meeting of GCARC.
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE @ 2015 Hours with 30 members and 5 visitors present.
Reading of minutes dispensed with.
Treasurer's report showing $211.54 balance on hand approved as read.
Jim Peck W2LVW, read a proposed amendment to the By-laws, providing for trustees for the Club. After discussion it was moved, seconded and unanimously voted to amend the By-laws accordingly. An election was conducted and the following were elected to serve as trustees :
- Frank Andrews W2STW 4 Year Term
- Wayne Wood W2SUA 3 Year Term
- Larry Scarpa Jr WA2CVV 2 Year Term
- Gurdon Cooper W2PAX 1 Year Term
Al Roche K2HHJ, reported on the Club paper and requested contributions for the same.
President Frank Van Turner W2KE, reported on CD drill and requested opinion on change of time for drill. Question unresolved at meeting so Van Turner suggested interested parties send a postcard to him with any comment.
Al Roche K2HHJ, reported on Field Day and commended everyone for a well organized activity. There will be further information at the next meeting and via the Club paper. Van Turner reported about 1000 contacts with a 4 transmitter setup. Paul Scarpa Sr W2SHE, offered to show color movies of GCARC and Cumberland County Club Field Day activities next meeting.
President Van Turner and Della Parker W2AFZ, described ARRL affiliation forms and passed out same to be filled out and returned by next meeting.
Horace Simpson W2JOZ, announced that this meeting was the last opportunity to meet requirements for charter membership, (dues paid up for the current month and initiation fee also paid.)
Membership voted to pay the following bills :
- Al Roche K2HHJ: $2.79 for Club paper postage
- Treasurer: $3.39 for postage and gasoline
President Van Turner introduced Jack Sterner, K6PLT, who gave an interesting talk and answered questions concerning receivers as related to the amateur service.
President Van Turner introduced the following visitors :
- John Firth K2MNZ
- Ian Fritz K2VQD
- Grace Hockensmith K2SHJ
Meeting adjourned @ 2135 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr K2JJC, Recording Secretary
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 5
August 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : August 5, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
Well, I've just about recuperated from the Field Day, although a few minor wounds are still apparent. I found out that the combination of sweat and sand don't come out of white socks so easily. By the way I have one pair of sandy headphones that I didn’t have before Field Day, if they are yours, grab me at the next meeting.
Starting in this month’s issue we have part one of a series of articles on the subject of satellite tracking, written by Dave Gross of Paulsboro, ex W2HMP. Let me know if you like these types of articles.
I am still looking for articles! How about you writing one! Anything that you would like to write about is accepted.
CROSSTALK STAFF
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Assistant Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swap and Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Lou Seeberger, W2TNB, has moved to sunny California from Woodbury and he hopes that he can work the boys back here soon, so keep an ear out for him.
Due to circumstances before the publication deadline, Swap and Shop will not be in this issue. Look for it in next month’s.
THRU THE CO-AX
Way back in 1914, a young teenager visiting neighbors a block away from his home became interested in amateur radio by virtue of the fact that they were ham radio operators, Preston Polk and Ed Patterson, 3BP. It wasn't long after that he had built up his own receiver and transmitter and was copying code from the commercials such as NAA, 4C3, and POZ in Germany. In 1918 at the age of sixteen he enlisted in the army and saw service in Plattsburg, NY. When he returned home, he got back on the air using the “self assigned” call 3JM. Shortly thereafter he took the regular examination and was assigned the call 3JM by the Department of Commerce on January 27, 1920.
His first rig was a 1/4 KW spark, then a 1/2 KW, and finally a full gallon. His best DX from Merchantville was 5ZA in Roswell, New Mexico, and 7CC in Moscow, Idaho. This you may recall was down around 200 Meters (1.498 MHz or what is now the upper end of the AM broadcast band) where radio as we know it had its beginnings.
Our young friend used to sit for hours and copy 1HAAA up on Cape Cod, old Ed Vermilya, 9ZN Harry Mathews in Chicago and 5ZA Lou Falconi in Roswell. They didn't have TV sets way back there and radio was still in its infancy, but even then the ugly head of interference was rearing its ugly head. Every time the old spark transmitter was keyed the lights in the area would start blinking at 20 or so words per minute. And this situation was brought to the attention of our young friend on many occasions.
As ham radio grew so did our young friend push pull 45's etc. In the year 1936 our ham moved to Chicago and became W9EVG, from there to the west coast where during the war he was stationed at the Santa Anna Air Force Base, where he was commissioned a major. He returned to New Jersey in the year 1945 and was given the call W2RFS, but this call was never used because within a month the FCC issued him his present call because of his long activity on the air.
He left the good old spark days in 1924 by the way. He recalls putting a 1/4 KW transformer in the basket of his bicycle and pedaling all the way from Merchantville to Laurel Springs to sell the thing so he could buy a 1/2 KW transformer.
One evening as he sat glued to the receiver, he heard 3BQ, Gordon of Camden, NJ, who was on board ship in the Caribbean Sea in the middle of a great storm, sending QST QST (contact mother and notify her that he was alright). This he was only too glad to do, and perhaps that is why even today and especially over the holidays he can be heard on 10 Meters phone patching the boys overseas to their loved ones in the states and never asks that the toll be paid on a patch, bearing the expense himself. He is at this writing 57 years old has a wonderful wife who is always after him to spend a little loot for radio gear and a daughter who is his private chauffer in the summer months. Barbara, his daughter, will enter college in the fall. His home and shack is located in Jacksonville. Most activity is on 10 Meters, but he does work all bands with a DX-100 and SX-96 receiver. Loves to Ragchew.
He is now the president of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club and radio officer of Gloucester County. This then is a brief story in the life of Frank Van Turner, W2KE, who was instrumental in organizing our radio club…AR
FIELD DAY
Well now that it is past, we can look back and laugh. I don't think I can remember any time that I was so hot, gad!, so much sunburn or so sandy. However, on the brighter side, I had a swell time and I am sure that all those who took part did likewise. With all the setting up to do, tents to go up, equipment to hook up, it seemed for awhile that it was just going to be too much, but with George Stuart, K2SOL’s guidance and direction, things finally got shaped up to the point where things looked like they were about set to go, at least all this work looked like it was going to pay off. George was sure hoping so anyway. To add to the problem it seemed as though there was an itinerant mocking bird that wanted to get into the act.
Transmitters were put on the air on 10, 20, 15, 40 and 80 Meters with beams on 10 and 2. A trap on 40 and 80 and a vertical, it looked like a real antenna farm up there on Woody’s hill HIHI! Fortunately there were no major difficulties that Jack and his crew of maintenance men couldn't handle and things were ready to roll on Saturday with a minimum of crosstalk between rigs. Novices were operating on 2 and on taking turns on 80 CW and I believe that we have quite a few good contest operators in the making.
I would like to mention the names of all those that took part in the operation, but I am afraid that some would be missed, so I think that it would better if we waited until the next issue to be sure that no one is slighted.
A lot was learned during that historic weekend. For instance...Jim Livezy, K2SJL, learned that you need gasoline to run the generator and also how to put the radiator cap back on. Charles Sketchley, K2PQD, found out that a tent can become a Turkish bath in the hot sun. And last but not least, George found out that you need a frying pan to fry eggs. Yours truly K2JKA, learned that too much sun can lead to misery. Publicity wise, we had a good picture on the cover of the Woodbury Daily Times. Thanks to the efforts of Jack Layton, K2JKA and Johnny Struckel of WKDN, a ten minute tape of the field day site operation was broadcast over their facilities the following Friday nite. The club owes a great debt of gratitude to all who took part in the effort.
Especially to George Stuart, K2SOL, for the wonderful job he did in coordinating things and running things so smoothly with a minimum of confusion. Well done, George.
To all the operators for their time, effort, and patience, you are to be congratulated on a good job.
To Dempsey’s Truck Service of Mantua for their kindness and cooperation.
To Bill Hopely's Mobil Service of Barnsboro for his generosity in hauling the generator to and from the site free of charge.
To Dink Wilkinson for the use of his truck over the weekend and any others that I may have missed, we want to express our sincere appreciation.
As I have it, we made 534 contacts and a score of about 3400. Not bad for a first try. George will have a report at our regular meeting. See you there!
The First In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
The age of artificial satellites was introduced to the world on October 4, 1957 when Russia successfully launched its first satellite. This satellite was immediately dubbed “Sputnik” in the daily press releases. Fortunately this satellite (Sputnik 1) radiated radio signals on the frequencies of 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles so that many radio amateurs could tune there all band receivers in on one of these frequencies and hear the historic beep - beep - beep. Anyone who listened with reasonable care soon noticed that the signal appeared about once every 96 minutes and the steady beeping could be followed for 25 to 35 minutes.
The world had hardly recovered from its shock due to Sputnik 1 when Russia successfully launched Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. This time the satellite had a living passenger (Laika the dog) and again the radio signals were on the frequencies of 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles so that again radio amateurs could easily listen in.
The United States seemed to be having bad luck with its rockets especially with its Vanguard vehicle. Success was finally achieved when the US Army launched Explorer 1. This time the radio amateurs could not listen in on the radio signals unless previous preparation had been made. Explorer 1 radiated at an initial power of 0.06 watts on 105.03 megacycles and at an initial power of 0.01 watts on 105.00 megacycles, these frequencies not being in the tuning range of the usual amateur radio receiver. Many no doubt thought of using their broadcast FM tuners, but on second thought, they realized that the sensitivity of the average FM tuner was inadequate.
In March, there was rapid progress in the satellite age. On the 17th, the US made a successful Vanguard shoot and as a result Vanguard 1 went into orbit. This time the radio signal on 105.03 was obtained by a solar powered transmitter with an initial power of about 5 milliwatts, (this radio signal being radiated only while the satellite was in sunlight). On March 26 the Army's Explorer 3 was placed in orbit. The orbit of Explorer 3 turned out to be more eccentric than intended and as a result the satellite did not have a long life. Explorer 3 radiated signals at the same frequencies as Explorer 1 as will apparently all future vehicles launched by the United States.
This year has seen many satellites launched and some are still in the heavens and there will no doubt be many more. On March 27, President Eisenhower announced the approval of the Defense Department's plans to send up several lunar probe vehicles. A failure of the first lunar probe was experienced on August 17, but the odds are that a successful launch will be made. If a radio amateur wants to experience the thrill of listening to these signals from outer space, he will need 105 megacycle receiving equipment.
To be continued in the next issue
Newsy Notes
Al Roche, K2HHJ, and Jack Layton, K2JKA, recently paid a visit to Mal Mason, W2MMD's QTH. That’s a real nice crank up tower you have there, Mal!
George Stuart, K2SOL, camped up in the Pocono Mountains on his recent vacation. He really got warmed up to the idea on the field day trip.
Al Roche, K2HHJ, lost all his antennas in the recent storm along with the chimney that held them up. Temporarily QRT.
If any of the younger fellows getting started find it a little hard financially to get those needed parts, get in touch with Frank Van Turner, W2KE, on the whereabouts of a stockpile of used but good parts.
Starting in the next issue of your paper, Bob Hoy, WA2PFJ, will begin his question and answer problem column. If you need an answer to a question contact Bob of Glassboro. He tells us that if he hasn't got the answer he knows where to get it. So here’s your chance.
Many thanks to the XYL of Frank Van Turner, W2KE, for the wonderful reception we received on our recent visit. Mrs. Van Turner, we certainly want to thank you for a wonderful evening.
Don’t forget the board of directors meeting that is scheduled prior to the regular membership meeting. Please be prompt as there are several things of importance to be discussed. August 5, 1959 @ 1930 Hours Sharp.
There is still a lot of space in this column to get your activities mentioned so what say…Wots Cookin???
We are hoping that in the next issue we will have a complete list of all officers and committees listed and possibly their phone numbers.
The refreshment committee, Della Parker, W2AFZ, and Woody Frantz, K2AQL, are doing a swell job back of the counter. Don't forget the kitty when you go by.
Just a reminder to all to be careful when you use the facilities at the clubhouse. We should all be mindful that we do not damage anything or jeopardize our welcome to our wonderful meeting place.
Wonder who the oldest and youngest club member is? Or won’t they say? HIHI.
Code classes are showing quite a bit of interest and there has been talk of holding sessions on a weekly basis. If you are interested you might let the instructors know and it just might be arranged.
Volume 1 : Number 5
August 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : August 5, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
- Pictures and films of the Field Day operation
de K2JKA
Well, I've just about recuperated from the Field Day, although a few minor wounds are still apparent. I found out that the combination of sweat and sand don't come out of white socks so easily. By the way I have one pair of sandy headphones that I didn’t have before Field Day, if they are yours, grab me at the next meeting.
Starting in this month’s issue we have part one of a series of articles on the subject of satellite tracking, written by Dave Gross of Paulsboro, ex W2HMP. Let me know if you like these types of articles.
I am still looking for articles! How about you writing one! Anything that you would like to write about is accepted.
CROSSTALK STAFF
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Assistant Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swap and Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Lou Seeberger, W2TNB, has moved to sunny California from Woodbury and he hopes that he can work the boys back here soon, so keep an ear out for him.
Due to circumstances before the publication deadline, Swap and Shop will not be in this issue. Look for it in next month’s.
THRU THE CO-AX
Way back in 1914, a young teenager visiting neighbors a block away from his home became interested in amateur radio by virtue of the fact that they were ham radio operators, Preston Polk and Ed Patterson, 3BP. It wasn't long after that he had built up his own receiver and transmitter and was copying code from the commercials such as NAA, 4C3, and POZ in Germany. In 1918 at the age of sixteen he enlisted in the army and saw service in Plattsburg, NY. When he returned home, he got back on the air using the “self assigned” call 3JM. Shortly thereafter he took the regular examination and was assigned the call 3JM by the Department of Commerce on January 27, 1920.
His first rig was a 1/4 KW spark, then a 1/2 KW, and finally a full gallon. His best DX from Merchantville was 5ZA in Roswell, New Mexico, and 7CC in Moscow, Idaho. This you may recall was down around 200 Meters (1.498 MHz or what is now the upper end of the AM broadcast band) where radio as we know it had its beginnings.
Our young friend used to sit for hours and copy 1HAAA up on Cape Cod, old Ed Vermilya, 9ZN Harry Mathews in Chicago and 5ZA Lou Falconi in Roswell. They didn't have TV sets way back there and radio was still in its infancy, but even then the ugly head of interference was rearing its ugly head. Every time the old spark transmitter was keyed the lights in the area would start blinking at 20 or so words per minute. And this situation was brought to the attention of our young friend on many occasions.
As ham radio grew so did our young friend push pull 45's etc. In the year 1936 our ham moved to Chicago and became W9EVG, from there to the west coast where during the war he was stationed at the Santa Anna Air Force Base, where he was commissioned a major. He returned to New Jersey in the year 1945 and was given the call W2RFS, but this call was never used because within a month the FCC issued him his present call because of his long activity on the air.
He left the good old spark days in 1924 by the way. He recalls putting a 1/4 KW transformer in the basket of his bicycle and pedaling all the way from Merchantville to Laurel Springs to sell the thing so he could buy a 1/2 KW transformer.
One evening as he sat glued to the receiver, he heard 3BQ, Gordon of Camden, NJ, who was on board ship in the Caribbean Sea in the middle of a great storm, sending QST QST (contact mother and notify her that he was alright). This he was only too glad to do, and perhaps that is why even today and especially over the holidays he can be heard on 10 Meters phone patching the boys overseas to their loved ones in the states and never asks that the toll be paid on a patch, bearing the expense himself. He is at this writing 57 years old has a wonderful wife who is always after him to spend a little loot for radio gear and a daughter who is his private chauffer in the summer months. Barbara, his daughter, will enter college in the fall. His home and shack is located in Jacksonville. Most activity is on 10 Meters, but he does work all bands with a DX-100 and SX-96 receiver. Loves to Ragchew.
He is now the president of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club and radio officer of Gloucester County. This then is a brief story in the life of Frank Van Turner, W2KE, who was instrumental in organizing our radio club…AR
FIELD DAY
Well now that it is past, we can look back and laugh. I don't think I can remember any time that I was so hot, gad!, so much sunburn or so sandy. However, on the brighter side, I had a swell time and I am sure that all those who took part did likewise. With all the setting up to do, tents to go up, equipment to hook up, it seemed for awhile that it was just going to be too much, but with George Stuart, K2SOL’s guidance and direction, things finally got shaped up to the point where things looked like they were about set to go, at least all this work looked like it was going to pay off. George was sure hoping so anyway. To add to the problem it seemed as though there was an itinerant mocking bird that wanted to get into the act.
Transmitters were put on the air on 10, 20, 15, 40 and 80 Meters with beams on 10 and 2. A trap on 40 and 80 and a vertical, it looked like a real antenna farm up there on Woody’s hill HIHI! Fortunately there were no major difficulties that Jack and his crew of maintenance men couldn't handle and things were ready to roll on Saturday with a minimum of crosstalk between rigs. Novices were operating on 2 and on taking turns on 80 CW and I believe that we have quite a few good contest operators in the making.
I would like to mention the names of all those that took part in the operation, but I am afraid that some would be missed, so I think that it would better if we waited until the next issue to be sure that no one is slighted.
A lot was learned during that historic weekend. For instance...Jim Livezy, K2SJL, learned that you need gasoline to run the generator and also how to put the radiator cap back on. Charles Sketchley, K2PQD, found out that a tent can become a Turkish bath in the hot sun. And last but not least, George found out that you need a frying pan to fry eggs. Yours truly K2JKA, learned that too much sun can lead to misery. Publicity wise, we had a good picture on the cover of the Woodbury Daily Times. Thanks to the efforts of Jack Layton, K2JKA and Johnny Struckel of WKDN, a ten minute tape of the field day site operation was broadcast over their facilities the following Friday nite. The club owes a great debt of gratitude to all who took part in the effort.
Especially to George Stuart, K2SOL, for the wonderful job he did in coordinating things and running things so smoothly with a minimum of confusion. Well done, George.
To all the operators for their time, effort, and patience, you are to be congratulated on a good job.
To Dempsey’s Truck Service of Mantua for their kindness and cooperation.
To Bill Hopely's Mobil Service of Barnsboro for his generosity in hauling the generator to and from the site free of charge.
To Dink Wilkinson for the use of his truck over the weekend and any others that I may have missed, we want to express our sincere appreciation.
As I have it, we made 534 contacts and a score of about 3400. Not bad for a first try. George will have a report at our regular meeting. See you there!
The First In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
The age of artificial satellites was introduced to the world on October 4, 1957 when Russia successfully launched its first satellite. This satellite was immediately dubbed “Sputnik” in the daily press releases. Fortunately this satellite (Sputnik 1) radiated radio signals on the frequencies of 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles so that many radio amateurs could tune there all band receivers in on one of these frequencies and hear the historic beep - beep - beep. Anyone who listened with reasonable care soon noticed that the signal appeared about once every 96 minutes and the steady beeping could be followed for 25 to 35 minutes.
The world had hardly recovered from its shock due to Sputnik 1 when Russia successfully launched Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. This time the satellite had a living passenger (Laika the dog) and again the radio signals were on the frequencies of 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles so that again radio amateurs could easily listen in.
The United States seemed to be having bad luck with its rockets especially with its Vanguard vehicle. Success was finally achieved when the US Army launched Explorer 1. This time the radio amateurs could not listen in on the radio signals unless previous preparation had been made. Explorer 1 radiated at an initial power of 0.06 watts on 105.03 megacycles and at an initial power of 0.01 watts on 105.00 megacycles, these frequencies not being in the tuning range of the usual amateur radio receiver. Many no doubt thought of using their broadcast FM tuners, but on second thought, they realized that the sensitivity of the average FM tuner was inadequate.
In March, there was rapid progress in the satellite age. On the 17th, the US made a successful Vanguard shoot and as a result Vanguard 1 went into orbit. This time the radio signal on 105.03 was obtained by a solar powered transmitter with an initial power of about 5 milliwatts, (this radio signal being radiated only while the satellite was in sunlight). On March 26 the Army's Explorer 3 was placed in orbit. The orbit of Explorer 3 turned out to be more eccentric than intended and as a result the satellite did not have a long life. Explorer 3 radiated signals at the same frequencies as Explorer 1 as will apparently all future vehicles launched by the United States.
This year has seen many satellites launched and some are still in the heavens and there will no doubt be many more. On March 27, President Eisenhower announced the approval of the Defense Department's plans to send up several lunar probe vehicles. A failure of the first lunar probe was experienced on August 17, but the odds are that a successful launch will be made. If a radio amateur wants to experience the thrill of listening to these signals from outer space, he will need 105 megacycle receiving equipment.
To be continued in the next issue
Newsy Notes
Al Roche, K2HHJ, and Jack Layton, K2JKA, recently paid a visit to Mal Mason, W2MMD's QTH. That’s a real nice crank up tower you have there, Mal!
George Stuart, K2SOL, camped up in the Pocono Mountains on his recent vacation. He really got warmed up to the idea on the field day trip.
Al Roche, K2HHJ, lost all his antennas in the recent storm along with the chimney that held them up. Temporarily QRT.
If any of the younger fellows getting started find it a little hard financially to get those needed parts, get in touch with Frank Van Turner, W2KE, on the whereabouts of a stockpile of used but good parts.
Starting in the next issue of your paper, Bob Hoy, WA2PFJ, will begin his question and answer problem column. If you need an answer to a question contact Bob of Glassboro. He tells us that if he hasn't got the answer he knows where to get it. So here’s your chance.
Many thanks to the XYL of Frank Van Turner, W2KE, for the wonderful reception we received on our recent visit. Mrs. Van Turner, we certainly want to thank you for a wonderful evening.
Don’t forget the board of directors meeting that is scheduled prior to the regular membership meeting. Please be prompt as there are several things of importance to be discussed. August 5, 1959 @ 1930 Hours Sharp.
There is still a lot of space in this column to get your activities mentioned so what say…Wots Cookin???
We are hoping that in the next issue we will have a complete list of all officers and committees listed and possibly their phone numbers.
The refreshment committee, Della Parker, W2AFZ, and Woody Frantz, K2AQL, are doing a swell job back of the counter. Don't forget the kitty when you go by.
Just a reminder to all to be careful when you use the facilities at the clubhouse. We should all be mindful that we do not damage anything or jeopardize our welcome to our wonderful meeting place.
Wonder who the oldest and youngest club member is? Or won’t they say? HIHI.
Code classes are showing quite a bit of interest and there has been talk of holding sessions on a weekly basis. If you are interested you might let the instructors know and it just might be arranged.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 5, 1959
The meeting was called to order by the Club Treasurer Horace Simpson W2JOZ, in the absence of the President and Vice President @ 1910.
The secretary's report was read and approved after a minor correction.
The treasurer's report showed a balance of $264.14 as of this date. The Club approved payment of $2.91 to Albert Roche K2HHJ, covering mailing cost of "CrossTalk".
George Stuart K2SOL, reported on the Field Day activity of the Club and announced our score to be a total of 3,450 points.
Question was raised from the floor concerning steps taken toward incorporation and when said question could not be answered by the presiding officer, it was taken under advisement.
The following visitors were introduced :
- Clifford Lloyd W3LIB/2
- Paul Walton W2YNR
- Eric Walton WV2FMO
- Dr. John Laurusonis W2IVZ
- Richard Mehner W2PQU
A discussion followed regarding transmission of code practice by the Club and an appeal was made for a code punching machine.
Meeting adjourned @ 1953 Hours.
Movies were shown covering some of our Field Day activities by Paul Scarpa, W2HSE.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 6 September 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : September 2, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
de K2JKA
Well another month is past. It seems as though I start out with the same four words every month, but I guess that they are just as good as any to start out with. By the way how did those of you who finally received the Club paper announcing the August 2nd meeting about two weeks late enjoy it. It was unfortunate that the issue was late, but honestly this thing was mailed a week before the meeting date. Let’s hope that this issue meets the deadline date or before our next meeting.
I’ve been kidding Gert, K2HHJ’s XYL, who incidentally mailed that issue, that she forgot them and mailed it from Maine where they were recently on vacation.
To those of you who attended the last meeting, we had the privilege of reliving field day thru the modern method of electronics known as movies. All present I am sure enjoyed them.
We Are Still Looking For Articles
Crosstalk Staff for September :
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Contributor : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Stamp licker : Tim Downey, WV2CDA
Club Officers :
President : Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
Treasurer : Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
Recording Secretary : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
The Second In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
The Characteristics of Satellite Orbits
One of the biggest problems in the radio observation of satellites is knowing when to listen. For example, when Explorer 1 was radiating its two signals, it could be heard for about 15 minutes per period for about 5 periods per day. It will greatly assist one in determining when to turn on the receiver and gluing an ear to the speaker if some of the satellite orbital characteristics are understood.
The motion of the satellite around the earth is governed by the same laws of motion as are the planets about the sun. These laws are known as Keppler’s Laws and when written for the case of the satellites are as follows :
Keppler’s First Law tells us that the altitude of a satellite may vary considerably since an ellipse may be much longer than it is wide. When a satellite is at its lowest altitude it is said to be at perigee and when it is at its highest altitude it is said to be at apogee. For example, Vanguard 1 had a perigee of 406.2 statute miles and an apogee of 2460.6 statute miles on August 12, 1958.
Keppler's Second Law tells us that a satellite is moving faster at perigee than at apogee. This is because the line of jointing a satellite to the center of the earth is shorter at perigee than at apogee and as a consequence, the satellite must be moving faster at perigee than at apogee in order for this line to sweep out equal areas in equal intervals of time. In other words, a satellite orbit is similar to a roller coaster in that the apogee corresponds to the valleys. As a satellite moves from perigee to apogee it loses speed in the same manner as a roller coaster loses speed as it climbs to the top of the hill from a valley.
Keppler’s Third Law tells us that the period of a satellite is determined by its perigee and apogee altitudes. It also tells us that as the apogee altitude of a satellite decreases, as is caused by air resistance, the period of a satellite must decrease.
There are two other orbital characteristics that we should discuss, these are orbit inertia and precession. If as a child, the reader ever had a gyroscope top, it was noticed that if the top was set rapidly spinning the top tended to stand erect due to the rotational inertia of the rotating wheel. The plane of the wheel resisted changes as one might expect when gravity pulls on it. A satellite revolving around the earth acts in the same manner in that the plane of its orbit and the other orbital characteristics resist changes. In fact the orbital plane tends to remain fixed in what is called inertia space.
The earth will rotate while the orbital plane of a satellite remains essentially fixed so that once a day an observer is brought under the orbit point at about the same time.
To be continued in next issue
SPLATTER :
Al Roche, K2HHJ, just returned from a week of camping in Maine. He got some real nice fish. One measured all of 5 inches, that is between the eyes.
It is with deep regret that we record the passing of George Giles, W2CYI of Ventnor. Those of you who are members of the New Jersey Phone Net will remember George as a very active member.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, did a swell job of running the Club meeting last month in the absence of our president, Frank Van Turner, W2KE, who was enjoying a well earned vacation in Cape May.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, is getting started on Teletype with a Model 26 printer and an IF type converter. Welcome to the ranks, Larry.
Your comments, criticism, and help, (and mostly help) would be most appreciated by the staff of CrossTalk. If we seem to be harping, remember this is your paper. Enuff Sed?
Did you hear the one about the ham who was camping (in Maine?) who was awakened by a CW signal being tapped out on a log at 30 WPM early one morning. After about 15 minutes of solid copy, he decided to trace down the unidentified transmitter. After a half hour of searching, the sterling culprit turned out to be a woodpecker.
There's been talk of Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, and Denny Murray, K2RRT, taking over the code practice class and running on-the-air practice. If you are interested, see either one of these two gentlemen at the meeting.
Swap and Shop :
de WA2CUB
FOR SALE :
NC-188 Good condition with Heathkit Q multiplier - $55.00
NC-125 Needs work on it, basically good receiver - $75.00
See Jack Layton, K2JKA
Set of W3DZZ traps for all band antenna - $6.00
See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Globe Hi-Bander 2 and 6 Meter transmitter
HQ-110 Receiver
Viking 6N2 VFO
(2) Three element Telrex Beams for 6 Meters
CDR rotator
See Larry Archut, K2LMN, Woodbury, NJ
WANTED: Prop pitch motor - See Al Roche, K2HHJ
We can only sell, swap, or trade what you fellows send in. Anybody that has anything please send it in.
Volume 1 : Number 6 September 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : September 2, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
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Well another month is past. It seems as though I start out with the same four words every month, but I guess that they are just as good as any to start out with. By the way how did those of you who finally received the Club paper announcing the August 2nd meeting about two weeks late enjoy it. It was unfortunate that the issue was late, but honestly this thing was mailed a week before the meeting date. Let’s hope that this issue meets the deadline date or before our next meeting.
I’ve been kidding Gert, K2HHJ’s XYL, who incidentally mailed that issue, that she forgot them and mailed it from Maine where they were recently on vacation.
To those of you who attended the last meeting, we had the privilege of reliving field day thru the modern method of electronics known as movies. All present I am sure enjoyed them.
We Are Still Looking For Articles
Crosstalk Staff for September :
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Contributor : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Stamp licker : Tim Downey, WV2CDA
Club Officers :
President : Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
Treasurer : Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
Recording Secretary : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
The Second In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
The Characteristics of Satellite Orbits
One of the biggest problems in the radio observation of satellites is knowing when to listen. For example, when Explorer 1 was radiating its two signals, it could be heard for about 15 minutes per period for about 5 periods per day. It will greatly assist one in determining when to turn on the receiver and gluing an ear to the speaker if some of the satellite orbital characteristics are understood.
The motion of the satellite around the earth is governed by the same laws of motion as are the planets about the sun. These laws are known as Keppler’s Laws and when written for the case of the satellites are as follows :
- The orbit of each satellite is an ellipse with the earth as one of its foci.
- Each satellite revolves so that the line joining it to the center of the earth sweeps over equal areas in equal intervals of time.
- The squares of the periods of any two satellites are in the same proportion as the cubes of the major axis of their orbits.
Keppler’s First Law tells us that the altitude of a satellite may vary considerably since an ellipse may be much longer than it is wide. When a satellite is at its lowest altitude it is said to be at perigee and when it is at its highest altitude it is said to be at apogee. For example, Vanguard 1 had a perigee of 406.2 statute miles and an apogee of 2460.6 statute miles on August 12, 1958.
Keppler's Second Law tells us that a satellite is moving faster at perigee than at apogee. This is because the line of jointing a satellite to the center of the earth is shorter at perigee than at apogee and as a consequence, the satellite must be moving faster at perigee than at apogee in order for this line to sweep out equal areas in equal intervals of time. In other words, a satellite orbit is similar to a roller coaster in that the apogee corresponds to the valleys. As a satellite moves from perigee to apogee it loses speed in the same manner as a roller coaster loses speed as it climbs to the top of the hill from a valley.
Keppler’s Third Law tells us that the period of a satellite is determined by its perigee and apogee altitudes. It also tells us that as the apogee altitude of a satellite decreases, as is caused by air resistance, the period of a satellite must decrease.
There are two other orbital characteristics that we should discuss, these are orbit inertia and precession. If as a child, the reader ever had a gyroscope top, it was noticed that if the top was set rapidly spinning the top tended to stand erect due to the rotational inertia of the rotating wheel. The plane of the wheel resisted changes as one might expect when gravity pulls on it. A satellite revolving around the earth acts in the same manner in that the plane of its orbit and the other orbital characteristics resist changes. In fact the orbital plane tends to remain fixed in what is called inertia space.
The earth will rotate while the orbital plane of a satellite remains essentially fixed so that once a day an observer is brought under the orbit point at about the same time.
To be continued in next issue
SPLATTER :
Al Roche, K2HHJ, just returned from a week of camping in Maine. He got some real nice fish. One measured all of 5 inches, that is between the eyes.
It is with deep regret that we record the passing of George Giles, W2CYI of Ventnor. Those of you who are members of the New Jersey Phone Net will remember George as a very active member.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, did a swell job of running the Club meeting last month in the absence of our president, Frank Van Turner, W2KE, who was enjoying a well earned vacation in Cape May.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, is getting started on Teletype with a Model 26 printer and an IF type converter. Welcome to the ranks, Larry.
Your comments, criticism, and help, (and mostly help) would be most appreciated by the staff of CrossTalk. If we seem to be harping, remember this is your paper. Enuff Sed?
Did you hear the one about the ham who was camping (in Maine?) who was awakened by a CW signal being tapped out on a log at 30 WPM early one morning. After about 15 minutes of solid copy, he decided to trace down the unidentified transmitter. After a half hour of searching, the sterling culprit turned out to be a woodpecker.
There's been talk of Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, and Denny Murray, K2RRT, taking over the code practice class and running on-the-air practice. If you are interested, see either one of these two gentlemen at the meeting.
Swap and Shop :
de WA2CUB
FOR SALE :
NC-188 Good condition with Heathkit Q multiplier - $55.00
NC-125 Needs work on it, basically good receiver - $75.00
See Jack Layton, K2JKA
Set of W3DZZ traps for all band antenna - $6.00
See Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Globe Hi-Bander 2 and 6 Meter transmitter
HQ-110 Receiver
Viking 6N2 VFO
(2) Three element Telrex Beams for 6 Meters
CDR rotator
See Larry Archut, K2LMN, Woodbury, NJ
WANTED: Prop pitch motor - See Al Roche, K2HHJ
We can only sell, swap, or trade what you fellows send in. Anybody that has anything please send it in.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE, @ 1907 Hours.
The following visitors were welcomed by President Van Turner and presented to the Club :
Reeves Lippincott, K2EJB
Abe Winters, W2EIL
The secretary's report was read and approved as read. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $292.63 as of this date and was accepted.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, gave a brief report on behalf of the membership committee. President Van Turner spoke for Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, regarding the desirability of greater participation in CD activity.
Announcement was made that the Club would hold its first Christmas Party on Saturday night, December 12, 1959. At this time Club members will have the privilege of bringing their wives or girl friends as guests.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, reported concerning "CrossTalk" and after appealing for help in its publication had two volunteers for same.
A discussion took place regarding needed items for publication of the Club paper - stapling machine, stencils, and mimeograph paper. A motion was passed authorizing the newspaper staff to purchase these necessary items. After some discussion about problem of mailing out the paper, Abe Winters W2EIL, volunteered to provide addressed slips for this purpose for a period of one year.
The question of incorporation was raised and was deferred pending the completion of membership application forms.
George Stuart K2SOL, raised the question as to the advisability of Club participation in pending contests and was appointed a committee of one to investigate interest in this matter.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, presented a few back bills and was authorized to pay same.
Albert Roche, K2HHJ, suggested possibility of net activity among Club members with Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, offering help on same. They were appointed to look into this matter and report back next meeting night.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, spoke on the subject of a Club project - building a Citizens Band Transceiver at an estimated cost of $25.00 or buying a Heathkit for around $42.00.
The former president of CRC, Reeves Lippincott, K2EJB, brought brief greetings to the Club.
Meeting adjourned @ 2012 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 1959
Regular monthly meeting of GCARC called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE, @ 1907 Hours.
The following visitors were welcomed by President Van Turner and presented to the Club :
Reeves Lippincott, K2EJB
Abe Winters, W2EIL
The secretary's report was read and approved as read. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $292.63 as of this date and was accepted.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, gave a brief report on behalf of the membership committee. President Van Turner spoke for Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, regarding the desirability of greater participation in CD activity.
Announcement was made that the Club would hold its first Christmas Party on Saturday night, December 12, 1959. At this time Club members will have the privilege of bringing their wives or girl friends as guests.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, reported concerning "CrossTalk" and after appealing for help in its publication had two volunteers for same.
A discussion took place regarding needed items for publication of the Club paper - stapling machine, stencils, and mimeograph paper. A motion was passed authorizing the newspaper staff to purchase these necessary items. After some discussion about problem of mailing out the paper, Abe Winters W2EIL, volunteered to provide addressed slips for this purpose for a period of one year.
The question of incorporation was raised and was deferred pending the completion of membership application forms.
George Stuart K2SOL, raised the question as to the advisability of Club participation in pending contests and was appointed a committee of one to investigate interest in this matter.
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, presented a few back bills and was authorized to pay same.
Albert Roche, K2HHJ, suggested possibility of net activity among Club members with Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, offering help on same. They were appointed to look into this matter and report back next meeting night.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, spoke on the subject of a Club project - building a Citizens Band Transceiver at an estimated cost of $25.00 or buying a Heathkit for around $42.00.
The former president of CRC, Reeves Lippincott, K2EJB, brought brief greetings to the Club.
Meeting adjourned @ 2012 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 1959
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE, @ 1905 Hours.
Attendance :
¨ 41 members
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.
The Treasurer's report, showing a balance of $279.05 was read and accepted.
It was confirmed that the Program Committee consists of the following :
¨ Della Parker, W2AFZ
¨ Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
¨ Tad Deuber, W2CKX
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, requested that those interested in working on the Club construction project meet with him after the regular meeting.
The President Van Turner announced that the papers on incorporation have been filed and that incorporation is a matter of waiting. John Kitchen is handling the application at no charge.
President Van Turner announced that at the Board of Director's meeting a committee was appointed to expedite the application for affiliation with the ARRL.
President Van Turner informed the meeting that through the efforts of Mal Mason, W2MMD, the space above the meeting room kitchen has been made available for use by the GCARC for the purpose of installing a Club station. On recommendation of the Board of Directors, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously voted to establish a Club station. President Van Turner then directed Mal Mason to select a committee, which Mal is to head, to estimate requirements. Also, President Van Turner is loaning a 500 watt transmitter. The President also requested the Secretary to find out the details of obtaining a Club license.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, introduced John Struckell, who explained the proposed tie-in between the broadcasting and amateur service in the event of a major communications emergency and requested our cooperation in the matter.
President Van Turner introduced George Voorhis, K2JIJ, antenna design engineer for the Communications Products Company, who discussed antennas and feed lines which his company produces for the commercial services and answered numerous questions from the floor.
Meeting adjourned @ 2050 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 1959
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE, @ 1905 Hours.
Attendance :
¨ 41 members
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.
The Treasurer's report, showing a balance of $279.05 was read and accepted.
It was confirmed that the Program Committee consists of the following :
¨ Della Parker, W2AFZ
¨ Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
¨ Tad Deuber, W2CKX
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, requested that those interested in working on the Club construction project meet with him after the regular meeting.
The President Van Turner announced that the papers on incorporation have been filed and that incorporation is a matter of waiting. John Kitchen is handling the application at no charge.
President Van Turner announced that at the Board of Director's meeting a committee was appointed to expedite the application for affiliation with the ARRL.
President Van Turner informed the meeting that through the efforts of Mal Mason, W2MMD, the space above the meeting room kitchen has been made available for use by the GCARC for the purpose of installing a Club station. On recommendation of the Board of Directors, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously voted to establish a Club station. President Van Turner then directed Mal Mason to select a committee, which Mal is to head, to estimate requirements. Also, President Van Turner is loaning a 500 watt transmitter. The President also requested the Secretary to find out the details of obtaining a Club license.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, introduced John Struckell, who explained the proposed tie-in between the broadcasting and amateur service in the event of a major communications emergency and requested our cooperation in the matter.
President Van Turner introduced George Voorhis, K2JIJ, antenna design engineer for the Communications Products Company, who discussed antennas and feed lines which his company produces for the commercial services and answered numerous questions from the floor.
Meeting adjourned @ 2050 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 1959
The meeting was convened @ 1830 Hours.
Attendance :
President Van Turner announced that the space above the kitchen of the Owens-Illinois club room has been made available to the GCARC as a place to install a club radio station. Van Turner offered the use of a 500 watt transmitter for same. After discussion, it was decided to recommend to the general membership that efforts be made to acquire a club station.
President Van Turner reported that incorporation papers have been filed in Trenton and we have only to wait processing. John Kitchen of Bridgeport is handling the application at no charge.
President Van Turner announced that the present meeting place will be available for us during the year 1960, with exact dates to be determined later.
A committee was formed, consisting of President Van Turner, W2KE, Della Parker, W2AFZ, and with Ed Stetser, K2JJC, chairman, to complete application for affiliation with the ARRL.
It was suggested by George Stuart, K2SOL, that the Board of Directors meeting be held at a different time than the regular meeting. After discussion, it was decided that the next Board of Directors meeting will be on Monday, October 26, 1959 @ 2000 Hours DST at the home of Tad Deuber W2CKX, 22 Cedar Avenue, Westville, NJ.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 1959
The meeting was convened @ 1830 Hours.
Attendance :
- President Frank Van Turner, W2KE
- Vice President Woody Frantz, K2AQL
- Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
- Recording Secretary Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC
- Corresponding Secretary Jim Peck, W2LVW
- Director Della Parker, W2AFZ
- Director Tad Deuber, W2CKX
- Director Mal Mason, W2MMD
- Director George Stuart, K2SOL
- Director Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
- Director Albert Roche, K2HHJ
President Van Turner announced that the space above the kitchen of the Owens-Illinois club room has been made available to the GCARC as a place to install a club radio station. Van Turner offered the use of a 500 watt transmitter for same. After discussion, it was decided to recommend to the general membership that efforts be made to acquire a club station.
President Van Turner reported that incorporation papers have been filed in Trenton and we have only to wait processing. John Kitchen of Bridgeport is handling the application at no charge.
President Van Turner announced that the present meeting place will be available for us during the year 1960, with exact dates to be determined later.
A committee was formed, consisting of President Van Turner, W2KE, Della Parker, W2AFZ, and with Ed Stetser, K2JJC, chairman, to complete application for affiliation with the ARRL.
It was suggested by George Stuart, K2SOL, that the Board of Directors meeting be held at a different time than the regular meeting. After discussion, it was decided that the next Board of Directors meeting will be on Monday, October 26, 1959 @ 2000 Hours DST at the home of Tad Deuber W2CKX, 22 Cedar Avenue, Westville, NJ.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 7 October 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : Thursday, October 8, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest Speakers :
John Struckell, President of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association and Program Director of WKDN.
George Voorhis Jr, K2JIJ, Antenna design engineer with Communications Products Company of Marlboro, NJ
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FREE - Yep, that’s what I said, FREE. However the way some people shy away from writing articles for the Club paper you might be inclined to think that they had to pay by the word to have it published.
We're not running a classified ad paper, it’s FREE---FREE---FREE---FREE!!!, free for the writing. Let’s face it, to date this paper with a few exceptions has been the work of a few. No, I’m not trying to blow my own horn, but I am trying to make you fellows realize that this is your paper, not Al's and mine.
The cooperation received on this issue has been a little better than on previous issues, but there is still an awful lot lacking. We've got a lot of good heads in our Club that could do an awful lot to further the progress of this Club paper.
We've had a few people who have volunteered to write monthly columns, but as of this date no material has been received. I am very sorry that I am unable to chase all over the county every month collecting these articles. If you can't afford a stamp to send it to me, send it anyway and I’ll have the Club treasurer refund the cost. And I hope I don't hear the excuse that you don’t know my address because I am making it a point to list it at the end of this article. So, what say let’s get on the ball. We would like to hear how you modulated that kilowatt with a 6AL5, or how you worked that ZL using a bent hairpin for an antenna. Remember that it costs you nothing but our time to get it printed.
Getting back to more pleasant things; this month’s meeting brings to the floor two very interesting speakers. A short talk will be given by Mr. John Struckell, President of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association and Chairman of the State Industry Advisory Committee on the back up communications in the event of emergency. John has a very novel and practical plan involving the amateur in conjunction with commercial broadcast stations in the event of an emergency. Mr. Struckell is at present, program director for station WKDN in Camden.
Our second speaker of the evening will be Mr. George Voorhis Jr, K2JIJ, who at present is an antenna design engineer for Communications Products Company of Marlboro, NJ.
All in all, it should be a very interesting and enlightening meeting. If at all possible try to get out and have a night of fun and meeting the rest of the gang.
Crosstalk Staff :
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA, Woodbury, NJ
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ, Paulsboro, NJ
Swap Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, Woodbury, NJ
Contributors to this issue :
Abe Winters, W2EIL, Oak Valley
Dave Gross, ex-W2HMP, Paulsboro
Splatter and Stuff
I believe that Bob Walton, one of our Club members, is going to bring some spare copies of radio magazines that he has no use for to the meeting for free distribution.
Every Friday night @ 2130 Hours, the county CD station goes on the air on 28.65 mc. The net control station is manned by the following Club members :
George Stuart, K2SOL
Woody Frantz, K2AQL
Jack Layton, K2JKA
Frank Ritter, K2UUY
Quite a few of the fellows are getting interested in Teletype and are already on the air or are getting equipment together to do so. To name a few :
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV
Al Roche, K2HHJ
Jack Layton, K2JKA
Jim Fluck, W2OEM
Al Roche, K2HHJ, is helping the Gibbstown Explorer Post get their radio merit badge. Who knows might be a lot of potential hams in this group.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, has twenty five years as explorer scout adviser. Congratulations, Mal!
Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX, is busily engaged on 6 Meter mobile equipment. At last report he was pretty well ready to go.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, is heading up the club construction project. It has been suggested that a 6 Meter transceiver might be a logical choice. If you have any ideas, Woody would be glad to hear from you.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, passed the word along that he is building a digital computer type of key for CW. Complete with storage circuits and memory unit. If you are curious see Larry for details.
George Stuart, K2SOL, has been appointed to look at the advisability of entering the sweepstakes on a club basis. If you like contest operating see George.
You might be interested in knowing that of the total number of members paying dues of which there were 64, a total of 46 are on the rolls as charter members.
Don't forget the date of the First Annual Christmas Party of our Club. December 12, 1959 is the date so keep it open. Details and further information at a later date.
Why not bring a friend to this meeting. If we all could talk a fellow into attending, it wouldn't take long to swell our ranks. To keep growing it’s going to take the cooperation of all of us. So spread the word, the doors are open.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, informs us that permission has been received by the club to have a Club station in the Clubhouse building. Here is a chance for a cooperative effort to get a Club station on the air. We certainly owe a great deal of thanks to the Owens-Illinois Glass Clubhouse trustees and officers of the company for their attitude toward us. I would like to suggest to the committee that the officers, etc. be invited to one of our meetings and perhaps to our Christmas party.
If you have any ideas for the paper, why not grab Jack or Al and let them in on what you think.
Plans are being worked out on a sort of Club contest by Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, and Al Roche, K2HHJ. More at the regular meeting.
Congratulations are in order for those who passed their General exams. I think that there were four, but can't remember who they were. Nice going fellas and lots of luck.
Ed Stetser, K2JJC, and Hal Kutz, K2JGU, are net control stations on the New Jersey Emergency phone and traffic net, which meets nightly on 3900 kc at 1800 Hours. If you have traffic or like net work why not check in.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is running a gallon on SSB with a Gonset GSB-100 and 101 linear.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, welcomes all comers to the County CD net. Meets on Fridays at 2130 Hours.
The Third In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
Satellite Tracking
Sputnik 1 was overhead at Philadelphia, PA, on August 20 and 21 between 8 and 9 pm and was passing through a point in its orbit between perigee and apogee. Notice that we have not said “the exact same orbital point passes overhead at the same time”, but have said “at about the same time”! The principal factor that makes the approximation necessary is the rotation of the earth around the sun. The motion of the sun around the earth makes the orbit appear to move west at about 1 degree per day.
Finally the precession effects must be discussed. It may be recalled from childhood experiences with a gyroscope top, that if the top was tipped slightly the upper end described a small circle. This phenomenon is called precession and in the case of the top was due to the force of gravity acting upon it in an unsymmetrical manner. Similar phenomena occur with a satellite and are caused principally by the equatorial bulge. These effects are as follows :
1. The orbital plane precedes west.
2. The perigee and apogee points move in the direction of the satellite rotation.
The last effect is very evident in radio observations. If one measures the distance of closest approach day after day, it will be noticed that the distance varies considerably. This is because perigee may be overhead one day and several weeks later apogee will be overhead.
Equipment Required
A stable sensitive receiving system is required especially if the American satellites are to be followed. For example, to hear Explorer 1 when it first rose above the horizon, required a system capable of receiving a 0.01 watt signal at 3000 miles.
A crystal controlled converter is recommended feeding a regular communications receiver and only the receiver will require tuning to peak up the signals. The 144 mc converter described on pages 391 and 392 of the 1957 ARRL Handbook will be satisfactory if it is modified for 108 mc. A crystal oscillator at a frequency of 29.675 mc., followed by two doublers is recommended in the circuit. All of the coils will require additional turns so that a grid dip meter will be required to cut the coils correctly. The amateur receiver needs a stable oscillator and BFO. With this converter the IF is at 10.7 mc.
The antenna need not be high above the ground, 20 to 30 feet is adequate. A five element beam of director driven element and reflector is recommended. Since considerable gain is needed, the polarization is not critical since the satellite tumbles and the signal is subject to large polarization changes.
A good clock is required so that an accurate log can be kept. It should be checked against WWV each day before the listening period begins. Audio frequency measuring equipment is desirable, but not necessary. This would permit one to measure the distance of closest approach, but its use will not be discussed here.
Radio Observation
At least an hour before listening, turn equipment on to permit the various oscillators to settle down and minimize drift. One of the biggest problems is knowing when to listen. For example, Explorer 1 could be heard about 15 minutes per orbital period for about 5 orbital periods per day when it was radiating signals.
To be continued in next issue
Thru The Co-Ax
This story for our purposes has its beginning in the year 1947 as two young fellows are leaving their place of employment in Camden. At the suggestion of Jack Sterner, W3GQK, who resided in Germantown, PA, at the time, our friend started to build a 7 inch TV set. As each component was completed our hero would jump into his car and chase up to Germantown and have Jack check it out for him.
It was while he was so engaged that Jack introduced him to ham radio. The further he progressed in TV construction, the more he became interested in amateur radio. That radio bug had delivered its deadly sting. Several homebuilt TV sets later and with a look to the future our two enterprising friends opened up a TV service and repair shop. All this time our boy was diligently studying the code and boning up on the questions, with the aid of Jack who helped him stay on course with the aid of an assortment of hammer locks, arm bends, and strangle holds. But fate stepped in and in 1951, our boy was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, where ham study took a back seat.
On his return to the east coast, Jack applied his peculiar brand of psychology this time with more effect, because in August of 1956 he passed his Novice exam and received that coveted license from the FCC.
To get on the air now he homebrewed a receiver from junk box parts scrounged from old receivers and TV sets. Used the same technique to build his transmitter. As usually happens while in the middle of a nice QSO the phone rang and he was duly informed that he was putting a beautiful 5-9-9 plus signal smack in the middle of the 20 Meter phone band. This shook him up to the extent that he went out and bought himself a Viking Adventurer and HQ-110 receiver.
With daily code practice and study of the Q and A manual, he got up enough courage to go to Philadelphia and take the General exam. As he sat down at the table to take the code test he remembered the advice of Jack Sterner “write down all you can copy”. With a nod of his head he signaled that he was ready. The machine started and after writing two rows of solid copy V’s, a smile crossed his face - he had it made.
Suddenly plain text started coming through the cans and a look of consternation crossed his face and with a great deal of effort he managed to get the pencil moving. He doesn't remember what he wrote, but does recall that he almost fell out of the chair in a dead faint when he was told that he had passed this portion of the test. The theory part wasn't too rough due to his background in TV work. So on the day after Christmas 1957 he lost the “N” in his call and could join the ranks on the phone bands.
He purchased a DX-100 kit, assembled it, and put it on the air on 15 meters. He was enjoying a nice contact with a station in Sault Ste. Marie, when the doorbell rang. Dashing up from the basement shack he opened the door to be confronted with the borough chief of police who politely informed him that he was causing widespread television interference. Shaken, he stumbled down stairs and turned off the rig, put it on 10 Meters and it’s been there ever since.
Using a dipole isn't too effective, so he got hold of a three element beam which he now uses. Although he is not a DX hound he does enjoy working DX stations, so far his best DX is ZL2MU. His first DX contact was with G3BKH. He is still amazed that it is possible to span oceans and continents and have friendly chats.
Although he does not have a phone patch, he does bring parents of boys overseas to his home and many times they have talked to their loved ones overseas. He held weekly skeds with F7SU in Paris so that a mother could talk to her son.
He derives his greatest pleasure from talking to and meeting hams over the air and having friendly rag-chews.
His other interests include hunting, fishing, boating, photography, and blue-rock shooting. His lovely wife enjoys all his interests and is also an accomplished trap shooter. He has no definite plans for the future as far as ham radio is concerned, perhaps SSB at a later date. He is involved in putting a Gonset Converter in his car and is looking around for a transmitter to get on the air mobile. He is a member of the Gloucester County Civil Defense Net and is employed at RCA as a purchasing agent.
This then is a segment out of the life of our good friend and Club treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, of Wenonah. NJ.
Swap and Shop
For Sale :
25 Watt Modulator.
2 Meter Converter with power supply, 14-18 mc. IF.
6 Meter transmitter - 6146 Final.
150 Volt DC Regulated power supply.
Turner 33-D microphone and special stand.
Will sell all above or swap for receiver
See Dick Mehnert, W2PQV.
D-104 Mike, Original Vibroplex. See Denny Murray, K2RRT
S-38-D. See Bill Smith, WV2FHE.
Just 3 left: 2 Meter transmitters, 50 watts input, HOT. See Jack Layton, K2JKA.
DX-40 with VFO : $55.00
70 Watt HI-FI Heathkit audio amplifier with pre-amp.
See Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV.
Wanted :
Receiver : See Oscar Miller, WV2JZQ.
Hey now, this is getting more like a Swap & Shop should be. We've got some luscious items this month.
Just mention that you saw it in CrossTalk.
That’s it for this month, fellas. If you have anything to get rid of or need let anyone on the staff know, or phone Ray at Woodbury, any evening after six, Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
Volume 1 : Number 7 October 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : Thursday, October 8, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest Speakers :
John Struckell, President of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association and Program Director of WKDN.
George Voorhis Jr, K2JIJ, Antenna design engineer with Communications Products Company of Marlboro, NJ
de K2JKA
FREE - Yep, that’s what I said, FREE. However the way some people shy away from writing articles for the Club paper you might be inclined to think that they had to pay by the word to have it published.
We're not running a classified ad paper, it’s FREE---FREE---FREE---FREE!!!, free for the writing. Let’s face it, to date this paper with a few exceptions has been the work of a few. No, I’m not trying to blow my own horn, but I am trying to make you fellows realize that this is your paper, not Al's and mine.
The cooperation received on this issue has been a little better than on previous issues, but there is still an awful lot lacking. We've got a lot of good heads in our Club that could do an awful lot to further the progress of this Club paper.
We've had a few people who have volunteered to write monthly columns, but as of this date no material has been received. I am very sorry that I am unable to chase all over the county every month collecting these articles. If you can't afford a stamp to send it to me, send it anyway and I’ll have the Club treasurer refund the cost. And I hope I don't hear the excuse that you don’t know my address because I am making it a point to list it at the end of this article. So, what say let’s get on the ball. We would like to hear how you modulated that kilowatt with a 6AL5, or how you worked that ZL using a bent hairpin for an antenna. Remember that it costs you nothing but our time to get it printed.
Getting back to more pleasant things; this month’s meeting brings to the floor two very interesting speakers. A short talk will be given by Mr. John Struckell, President of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association and Chairman of the State Industry Advisory Committee on the back up communications in the event of emergency. John has a very novel and practical plan involving the amateur in conjunction with commercial broadcast stations in the event of an emergency. Mr. Struckell is at present, program director for station WKDN in Camden.
Our second speaker of the evening will be Mr. George Voorhis Jr, K2JIJ, who at present is an antenna design engineer for Communications Products Company of Marlboro, NJ.
All in all, it should be a very interesting and enlightening meeting. If at all possible try to get out and have a night of fun and meeting the rest of the gang.
Crosstalk Staff :
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA, Woodbury, NJ
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ, Paulsboro, NJ
Swap Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, Woodbury, NJ
Contributors to this issue :
Abe Winters, W2EIL, Oak Valley
Dave Gross, ex-W2HMP, Paulsboro
Splatter and Stuff
I believe that Bob Walton, one of our Club members, is going to bring some spare copies of radio magazines that he has no use for to the meeting for free distribution.
Every Friday night @ 2130 Hours, the county CD station goes on the air on 28.65 mc. The net control station is manned by the following Club members :
George Stuart, K2SOL
Woody Frantz, K2AQL
Jack Layton, K2JKA
Frank Ritter, K2UUY
Quite a few of the fellows are getting interested in Teletype and are already on the air or are getting equipment together to do so. To name a few :
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV
Al Roche, K2HHJ
Jack Layton, K2JKA
Jim Fluck, W2OEM
Al Roche, K2HHJ, is helping the Gibbstown Explorer Post get their radio merit badge. Who knows might be a lot of potential hams in this group.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, has twenty five years as explorer scout adviser. Congratulations, Mal!
Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX, is busily engaged on 6 Meter mobile equipment. At last report he was pretty well ready to go.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, is heading up the club construction project. It has been suggested that a 6 Meter transceiver might be a logical choice. If you have any ideas, Woody would be glad to hear from you.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, passed the word along that he is building a digital computer type of key for CW. Complete with storage circuits and memory unit. If you are curious see Larry for details.
George Stuart, K2SOL, has been appointed to look at the advisability of entering the sweepstakes on a club basis. If you like contest operating see George.
You might be interested in knowing that of the total number of members paying dues of which there were 64, a total of 46 are on the rolls as charter members.
Don't forget the date of the First Annual Christmas Party of our Club. December 12, 1959 is the date so keep it open. Details and further information at a later date.
Why not bring a friend to this meeting. If we all could talk a fellow into attending, it wouldn't take long to swell our ranks. To keep growing it’s going to take the cooperation of all of us. So spread the word, the doors are open.
Mal Mason, W2MMD, informs us that permission has been received by the club to have a Club station in the Clubhouse building. Here is a chance for a cooperative effort to get a Club station on the air. We certainly owe a great deal of thanks to the Owens-Illinois Glass Clubhouse trustees and officers of the company for their attitude toward us. I would like to suggest to the committee that the officers, etc. be invited to one of our meetings and perhaps to our Christmas party.
If you have any ideas for the paper, why not grab Jack or Al and let them in on what you think.
Plans are being worked out on a sort of Club contest by Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB, and Al Roche, K2HHJ. More at the regular meeting.
Congratulations are in order for those who passed their General exams. I think that there were four, but can't remember who they were. Nice going fellas and lots of luck.
Ed Stetser, K2JJC, and Hal Kutz, K2JGU, are net control stations on the New Jersey Emergency phone and traffic net, which meets nightly on 3900 kc at 1800 Hours. If you have traffic or like net work why not check in.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is running a gallon on SSB with a Gonset GSB-100 and 101 linear.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, welcomes all comers to the County CD net. Meets on Fridays at 2130 Hours.
The Third In A Series Of Articles
The Radio Observation of Artificial Satellites
By S. D. Gross, ex-W2HMP
Paulsboro, NJ
Satellite Tracking
Sputnik 1 was overhead at Philadelphia, PA, on August 20 and 21 between 8 and 9 pm and was passing through a point in its orbit between perigee and apogee. Notice that we have not said “the exact same orbital point passes overhead at the same time”, but have said “at about the same time”! The principal factor that makes the approximation necessary is the rotation of the earth around the sun. The motion of the sun around the earth makes the orbit appear to move west at about 1 degree per day.
Finally the precession effects must be discussed. It may be recalled from childhood experiences with a gyroscope top, that if the top was tipped slightly the upper end described a small circle. This phenomenon is called precession and in the case of the top was due to the force of gravity acting upon it in an unsymmetrical manner. Similar phenomena occur with a satellite and are caused principally by the equatorial bulge. These effects are as follows :
1. The orbital plane precedes west.
2. The perigee and apogee points move in the direction of the satellite rotation.
The last effect is very evident in radio observations. If one measures the distance of closest approach day after day, it will be noticed that the distance varies considerably. This is because perigee may be overhead one day and several weeks later apogee will be overhead.
Equipment Required
A stable sensitive receiving system is required especially if the American satellites are to be followed. For example, to hear Explorer 1 when it first rose above the horizon, required a system capable of receiving a 0.01 watt signal at 3000 miles.
A crystal controlled converter is recommended feeding a regular communications receiver and only the receiver will require tuning to peak up the signals. The 144 mc converter described on pages 391 and 392 of the 1957 ARRL Handbook will be satisfactory if it is modified for 108 mc. A crystal oscillator at a frequency of 29.675 mc., followed by two doublers is recommended in the circuit. All of the coils will require additional turns so that a grid dip meter will be required to cut the coils correctly. The amateur receiver needs a stable oscillator and BFO. With this converter the IF is at 10.7 mc.
The antenna need not be high above the ground, 20 to 30 feet is adequate. A five element beam of director driven element and reflector is recommended. Since considerable gain is needed, the polarization is not critical since the satellite tumbles and the signal is subject to large polarization changes.
A good clock is required so that an accurate log can be kept. It should be checked against WWV each day before the listening period begins. Audio frequency measuring equipment is desirable, but not necessary. This would permit one to measure the distance of closest approach, but its use will not be discussed here.
Radio Observation
At least an hour before listening, turn equipment on to permit the various oscillators to settle down and minimize drift. One of the biggest problems is knowing when to listen. For example, Explorer 1 could be heard about 15 minutes per orbital period for about 5 orbital periods per day when it was radiating signals.
To be continued in next issue
Thru The Co-Ax
This story for our purposes has its beginning in the year 1947 as two young fellows are leaving their place of employment in Camden. At the suggestion of Jack Sterner, W3GQK, who resided in Germantown, PA, at the time, our friend started to build a 7 inch TV set. As each component was completed our hero would jump into his car and chase up to Germantown and have Jack check it out for him.
It was while he was so engaged that Jack introduced him to ham radio. The further he progressed in TV construction, the more he became interested in amateur radio. That radio bug had delivered its deadly sting. Several homebuilt TV sets later and with a look to the future our two enterprising friends opened up a TV service and repair shop. All this time our boy was diligently studying the code and boning up on the questions, with the aid of Jack who helped him stay on course with the aid of an assortment of hammer locks, arm bends, and strangle holds. But fate stepped in and in 1951, our boy was transferred to Detroit, Michigan, where ham study took a back seat.
On his return to the east coast, Jack applied his peculiar brand of psychology this time with more effect, because in August of 1956 he passed his Novice exam and received that coveted license from the FCC.
To get on the air now he homebrewed a receiver from junk box parts scrounged from old receivers and TV sets. Used the same technique to build his transmitter. As usually happens while in the middle of a nice QSO the phone rang and he was duly informed that he was putting a beautiful 5-9-9 plus signal smack in the middle of the 20 Meter phone band. This shook him up to the extent that he went out and bought himself a Viking Adventurer and HQ-110 receiver.
With daily code practice and study of the Q and A manual, he got up enough courage to go to Philadelphia and take the General exam. As he sat down at the table to take the code test he remembered the advice of Jack Sterner “write down all you can copy”. With a nod of his head he signaled that he was ready. The machine started and after writing two rows of solid copy V’s, a smile crossed his face - he had it made.
Suddenly plain text started coming through the cans and a look of consternation crossed his face and with a great deal of effort he managed to get the pencil moving. He doesn't remember what he wrote, but does recall that he almost fell out of the chair in a dead faint when he was told that he had passed this portion of the test. The theory part wasn't too rough due to his background in TV work. So on the day after Christmas 1957 he lost the “N” in his call and could join the ranks on the phone bands.
He purchased a DX-100 kit, assembled it, and put it on the air on 15 meters. He was enjoying a nice contact with a station in Sault Ste. Marie, when the doorbell rang. Dashing up from the basement shack he opened the door to be confronted with the borough chief of police who politely informed him that he was causing widespread television interference. Shaken, he stumbled down stairs and turned off the rig, put it on 10 Meters and it’s been there ever since.
Using a dipole isn't too effective, so he got hold of a three element beam which he now uses. Although he is not a DX hound he does enjoy working DX stations, so far his best DX is ZL2MU. His first DX contact was with G3BKH. He is still amazed that it is possible to span oceans and continents and have friendly chats.
Although he does not have a phone patch, he does bring parents of boys overseas to his home and many times they have talked to their loved ones overseas. He held weekly skeds with F7SU in Paris so that a mother could talk to her son.
He derives his greatest pleasure from talking to and meeting hams over the air and having friendly rag-chews.
His other interests include hunting, fishing, boating, photography, and blue-rock shooting. His lovely wife enjoys all his interests and is also an accomplished trap shooter. He has no definite plans for the future as far as ham radio is concerned, perhaps SSB at a later date. He is involved in putting a Gonset Converter in his car and is looking around for a transmitter to get on the air mobile. He is a member of the Gloucester County Civil Defense Net and is employed at RCA as a purchasing agent.
This then is a segment out of the life of our good friend and Club treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, of Wenonah. NJ.
Swap and Shop
For Sale :
25 Watt Modulator.
2 Meter Converter with power supply, 14-18 mc. IF.
6 Meter transmitter - 6146 Final.
150 Volt DC Regulated power supply.
Turner 33-D microphone and special stand.
Will sell all above or swap for receiver
See Dick Mehnert, W2PQV.
D-104 Mike, Original Vibroplex. See Denny Murray, K2RRT
S-38-D. See Bill Smith, WV2FHE.
Just 3 left: 2 Meter transmitters, 50 watts input, HOT. See Jack Layton, K2JKA.
DX-40 with VFO : $55.00
70 Watt HI-FI Heathkit audio amplifier with pre-amp.
See Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV.
Wanted :
Receiver : See Oscar Miller, WV2JZQ.
Hey now, this is getting more like a Swap & Shop should be. We've got some luscious items this month.
Just mention that you saw it in CrossTalk.
That’s it for this month, fellas. If you have anything to get rid of or need let anyone on the staff know, or phone Ray at Woodbury, any evening after six, Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB.
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting
Monday, November 2, 1959
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1808 Hours. The secretary's report was read and accepted. Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, reported a balance of $280.65 as of the date of this meeting. Jack Layton K2JKA, presented a bill for the mailing cost of CrossTalk which was moved for payment.
President Van Turner announced the following persons to serve on the License Plate Bill committee :
Norman Williams, W2SPN
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
George Stuart, K2SOL
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Said committee will visit the Gloucester County members of the New Jersey State Legislature with brochure prepared for this purpose. In this connection, Club members were urged to write J.E.Crabiel requesting that said bill be reported out of committee.
Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, reported new antennas were erected at CD headquarters on Saturday, October 31, 1959.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, reported briefly on ARRL affiliation.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, reported for the Entertainment Committee announcing the Club Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 12, 1959.
President Van Turner presented DVRA application form and it was decided to hold this matter over to the next Board of Directors meeting.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, presented the name of John D. Walton for Club membership which was approved.
George Stuart, K2SOL, announced the SS contest and suggested members participate on behalf of the Club.
Our ARRL SCM Herb Brooks, K2BG, spoke briefly to the Club relative to Leagues appointments open to qualified persons. He also requested that the Club recommend one of its members for the position of EC for Gloucester County.
The order of business was directed to the nomination of officers, directors, and one trustee for the year 1960. President Van Turner read the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws pertinent to this matter.
Nominations from the floor are as follows :
President :
· Albert Roche, K2HHJ
· Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
Vice President :
· Albert Roche, K2HHJ
· Horace Simpson, W2SOL
· Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX
· James Peck, W2LVW
Recording Secretary :
· Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
· Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX
· Thomas Deuber, W2CKX
Treasurer :
· Horace Simpson, W2SOL
Corresponding Secretary :
· Della Parker, W2AFZ
· James Peck, W2LVW
Three Year Director (elect 2) :
· Frank Van Turner, W2KE
· Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
· Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
Four Year Trustee (elect 1) :
· John Wright, K2TVQ
· Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
At the conclusion of nominations, representatives of the Atlantic City Electric Company addressed the Club.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 2215 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
General Membership Meeting
Monday, November 2, 1959
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner, W2KE, @ 1808 Hours. The secretary's report was read and accepted. Treasurer Horace Simpson, W2JOZ, reported a balance of $280.65 as of the date of this meeting. Jack Layton K2JKA, presented a bill for the mailing cost of CrossTalk which was moved for payment.
President Van Turner announced the following persons to serve on the License Plate Bill committee :
Norman Williams, W2SPN
Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
George Stuart, K2SOL
President Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Said committee will visit the Gloucester County members of the New Jersey State Legislature with brochure prepared for this purpose. In this connection, Club members were urged to write J.E.Crabiel requesting that said bill be reported out of committee.
Roy Peterson, K2GHZ, reported new antennas were erected at CD headquarters on Saturday, October 31, 1959.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, reported briefly on ARRL affiliation.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, reported for the Entertainment Committee announcing the Club Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 12, 1959.
President Van Turner presented DVRA application form and it was decided to hold this matter over to the next Board of Directors meeting.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, presented the name of John D. Walton for Club membership which was approved.
George Stuart, K2SOL, announced the SS contest and suggested members participate on behalf of the Club.
Our ARRL SCM Herb Brooks, K2BG, spoke briefly to the Club relative to Leagues appointments open to qualified persons. He also requested that the Club recommend one of its members for the position of EC for Gloucester County.
The order of business was directed to the nomination of officers, directors, and one trustee for the year 1960. President Van Turner read the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws pertinent to this matter.
Nominations from the floor are as follows :
President :
· Albert Roche, K2HHJ
· Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
Vice President :
· Albert Roche, K2HHJ
· Horace Simpson, W2SOL
· Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX
· James Peck, W2LVW
Recording Secretary :
· Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
· Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX
· Thomas Deuber, W2CKX
Treasurer :
· Horace Simpson, W2SOL
Corresponding Secretary :
· Della Parker, W2AFZ
· James Peck, W2LVW
Three Year Director (elect 2) :
· Frank Van Turner, W2KE
· Elwood Frantz, K2AQL
· Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
Four Year Trustee (elect 1) :
· John Wright, K2TVQ
· Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
At the conclusion of nominations, representatives of the Atlantic City Electric Company addressed the Club.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 2215 Hours.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, November 23, 1959
Board of Directors meeting held in home of President Frank Van Turner W2KE.
Discussed EC for Gloucester County, but felt CD so well organized that AREC would be duplication.
The recording secretary, Edwin Stetser, K2JJC, was asked if he would accept the nomination and give the job a try.
Discussed plans for election to be held December 3, 1959 and presentation of talk on model airplanes by Don Brown.
Discussed Club radio shack and possibility of Club buying lumber for same.
Tad Deuber, W2CKX, discussed plans for the Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 12, 1959.
Discussed possibilities of Club hamfest for the summer of 1960. Sites and activities discussed.
Decided to express our appreciation to Owens-Illinois for the use of their clubroom in the form of a fifty star American flag. Motion made by Jim Peck W2LVW, seconded by George Stuart K2SOL. Carried.
Discussed publicity and public relation possibilities. Also talked about the proposed Club project (6 meter transceiver) as a means to promote comradeship by putting the Club on common frequency.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr, K2JJC, Recording Secretary
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 8 November 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : November 2, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest speaker: Mr. Fred Lang of the Atlantic City Electric Company who will speak on generation, transmission, and relaying of power.
de K2JKA
Before I get on the soapbox, please turn to the last page. Well now that you have all seen it, how would you like to see a lot more of it? Maybe two pages next month and four the following with perhaps a page of news in between. I’ll agree that it is very nice paper for doodling of while working on the rig.
Maybe we should send each member six blank sheets of paper and let him write his own paper and read it to himself. That’s what it seems to be getting down to with Al Roche, K2HHJ and myself. "Promises, Promises", we have gotten a lot of them, but no news, no articles, just, “Promises”. That’s the way this paper is going to end up, just a “Promise”.
It’s kind of hard to build a paper on promises, perhaps a card informing the membership of the meeting date, etc., is all that is need or wanted. If so, just pass the word, cause it would be a lot easier than trying to put a paper together with no news or articles from the membership.
I’m sure by now all know the staff addresses and can surely afford the money for a card or stamp. Surely, this is an active Club and all its members can’t be stagnating or living in a cocoon, you must be doing something, but we of the staff sure have a devil of a time figuring out what it is. A card or letter could put us straight. As of this date you are now an official reporter for CrossTalk and we expect copy to reach us by the fifteenth of the month. “Nuff Said????”
This month’s meeting will be one of the most important of the year. One of the biggest and most important items on the agenda will be the nomination of officers for the coming year. So make it a point to attend.
de K2JKA
ROSTER OF CLUB OFFICERS :
President : Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
Recording Secretary : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
Treasurer : Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
3 Year Term : George Stuart, K2SOL; Albert Roche, K2HHJ
2 Year Term : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Mal Mason, W2MMD
1 Year Term : Tad Deuber, W2CKX; Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
TRUSTEES : Elected July 29, 1959
4 Year Term : Frank Andrews, W2STW
3 Year Term : Wayne “Shorty” Wood, W2SUA
2 Year Term : Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV
1 Year Term : Gurdon “Coop” Cooper, W2PAX
COMMITTEES :
PROGRAM : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Tad Deuber, W2CKX; Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
AFFILIATION : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC; Frank Van Turner, W2KE; Della Parker, W2AFZ
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL; Jim Peck, W2LVW; Della Parker, W2AFZ
REFRESHMENTS : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
TVI : Norman Williams, W2SPN; Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB; Jack Layton, K2JKA; Charles Sketchley, K2PQD; Dick Hall, K2JMY; Frank Ciancaglini, K2JLY; Mal Mason, W2MMD
CD COORDINATORS : Roy Peterson, K2GHZ; Frank Ritter, K2UUY; Frank Ciancaglini, K2JLY
HOUSE : Frank Ritter, K2UUY
HISTORIAN : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
SPLATTER, ETC :
Al Roche, K2HHJ, just completed 3 weeks of jury duty at the Woodbury courthouse.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, reports that CD is progressing rapidly in some of the municipalities. West Deptford and Clayton are in the process of purchasing equipment.
Wayne Wood, W2SUA, just had a steeplejack check his beam and tower. Getting all set for the winter DX.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, is the proud owner of a new GSB-100. Had the pleasure of talking to him on the low end of the 40 Meter phone the other night.
Board of Directors meeting at Tad Deuber's residence at 8:00 pm on October 26 in Westville.
A lot of Club members are wondering where Roy Peterson got the chicken that he was hiding.
There seemed to be quite a lot of interest in Woody’s 6 Meter project. We have a lot more information in this month’s issue of CrossTalk.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, astounded all of the members and particularly Roy with her card reading ability. I’ll bet Roy is still guessing.
Congratulations to Hal Kutz, K2JGU, for becoming a member of the A1 Operators Club. This is one of ham radio's highest honors.
How about bringing a buddy to the meeting with you. We have about 150 hams in the county and we average about 50 at each meeting, so where are the other 100. Let’s spread the word.
Larry Archut, K2LMN, is now on 6 Meter mobile.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is contemplating the arrival of a SX-101-A receiver. Look for him on 10 Meters SSB soon.
Don't forget the kitty at the end of the coffee and donut line.
Our thanks go to Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX, who has seen acting as secretary when Ed Stetser has been unable to attend. Gurdon does a real fine job.
Ralph “Pappy” Ralls, WA2CVW, of Gibbstown is getting set to go on 6 Meters, having just passed his Technician exam. Congratulations and lots of luck, Pappy.
Frank and Bob Yandach have been busily engaged in building Citizen Band transceivers. They are just at the checking out stage. So by the way works for 'ma bell'.
Don't forget the date of our First Annual Christmas Party, Saturday night, December 12, 1959. It should be a big night, so let’s all plan to attend and make it a grand success.
It has been suggested that the Club donate something to the Onized Club for their generosity in letting us use their facilities. A PA system has been mentioned if you have any suggestions, see Mal Mason, W2MMD.
Here are some facts gleaned from the membership applications that may be of interest :
· 40 of our members are members of the ARRL
· 45 have Amateur Radio stations in operation
· 4 are on SSB, with more planning to get on
· 4 are MARS members and several are net control stations
· 18 are members of the RACES plan and active
· 3 are on Amateur Radio Teletype
· 8 have mobile installations in their cars on bands ranging from 80 Meters all the way down to 2 Meters
So as you can see that we are a pretty well diversified group in our likings and interests, all of which just
goes to prove what a great hobby this Amateur Radio operation can be and is.
There is a lot more information contained in these applications, and from time to time we'll list more of the
information.
Crosstalk Staff For This Issue
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swap and Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
FLASH
It is of the utmost importance that you attend this month’s meeting. As you probably already know the time has come for nominating our Club officers for the coming year. We have made great strides forward over the past year and we will continue to grow, only when our membership exercises its right under the By-Laws in electing officers whom they feel are best fitted to direct and guide our club in the year ahead. The responsibility is yours use it wisely and well. And by all or any means come out.
Official Bulletin No. 713 from ARRL Headquarters : To all radio amateurs
BT
Indications on 50 mc are that worldwide DX may soon be possible again from most parts of the country. Contacts with South America have been made from most northern sections of the United States, and openings to northern areas are expected soon. The period October 24 to 26 is promising for this work. Watch for signs of aurora at night, and for South American DX stations during the next day. European TV signals near the 50 mc band were heard in New England the morning of October 15th for the first time this season. While the VHF for the North Atlantic path is not expected to rise as high as last year, some work with Europe should be possible, Swedish amateurs are still on 50 mc. Crossband contacts should be possible by listening on 28 mc and transmitting on 50 mc….AR
More Information on the Club 6 Meter Project
There seems to be some misunderstanding among many of the Club members concerning the special 6 Meter project. This project is intended to stimulate interest in civilian defense and provide universal emergency communications gear that is reliable at a low cost. There are several ways of achieving our goal.
The first possible method that was considered was to buy the Heathkit Citizen's Band transceivers and convert them to 6 Meters. The second consideration was to take a good circuit of a 6 Meter transceiver and build it from parts available among the membership free of cost and purchase the remaining materials needed. Other possibilities are perhaps something like the SJRA project "X" or the use of surplus gear.
The requirements that are necessary for the type or equipment that we need are as follows :
1. 6 Meter operation
2. Reliability
3. Portable
4. Universal (all must be alike)
5. Operation from commercial power lines or any auto battery
6. Low in cost
Except for the cost, the Gonset Communicator is the ideal solution for the job at hand. However, it is needless to say that the cost of a Gooney Box is prohibitive for many of the Club members. It may be possible to convert a Heathkit transceiver to 6 Meters. However, the most economical approach is the home brew transmitter which the majority of the Club members favored when the project was proposed in September.
If this project is to be a success, several factors must be considered :
1. Avoid circuits that difficult to make work
2. Avoid components that are easily damaged (i.e. transistors)
3. Provide technical data and assistance to the less experienced
4. Reduce to a minimum, the mechanical work required of the builder
The project as we now propose it is to be in the form of a kit similar to that of the kit manufacturers, if at all possible. There will be instructions and pictures to aid in assembling the kit. All holes in the chassis and panel will be drilled and punched and necessary hardware provided. The only additional items that will be needed to get on the air will be an antenna and a carbon mike. The transceiver will be housed in an 8 x 10 x 7 inch steel chassis cabinet.
At present the project is in the planning stage and work is now beginning on the first unit to prove out the circuitry, etc. We can’t definitely predict at this time when the first kits will be available for sale. Much will depend on the help that becomes available to the committee and the contribution of parts that will be needed.
A partial list of needed parts follows :
12AT7…...4 Each Unit
5763……...1 Each Unit
6V6………1 Each Unit
6AX5…….1 Each Unit
4.5 mc TV Discriminator
Transformer: Miller No. 6204
18 Watt Output Transformer: Stancor A-3852
600 Volt Disc Ceramic Capacitors:
5 µµF
10 µµF
50 µµF
100 µµF
.001 µF
.002 µF
.1 µF 600 VDC Paper
HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP
Amateur License Plate News
As relayed to us, Phil Catona, W2JAV, has urged all Gloucester County Amateurs to aid in this important issue. Take five minutes out of your rag-chewing session and send your QSL card to :
New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph Edward Crabiel, Milltown, NJ
State on the card that you wish to have bill NR. 213 taken out of committee. This is important to the welfare of this bill. It seems that Gloucester County is not contributing anything in the way of support and is lagging far behind other counties and clubs. Let’s have Gloucester County and our Club heard from in this matter
and get those QSL cards in.
Phil needs help and cooperation from this county. If anyone is available to spend at most a half hour with him get in touch with him.
Swap and Shop :
WANTED :
Good used Super 6 Converter Gonset also Gonset Commander mobile rig or Elmac A-54. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
That’s It For This Month, 73…AR
Volume 1 : Number 8 November 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : November 2, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest speaker: Mr. Fred Lang of the Atlantic City Electric Company who will speak on generation, transmission, and relaying of power.
de K2JKA
Before I get on the soapbox, please turn to the last page. Well now that you have all seen it, how would you like to see a lot more of it? Maybe two pages next month and four the following with perhaps a page of news in between. I’ll agree that it is very nice paper for doodling of while working on the rig.
Maybe we should send each member six blank sheets of paper and let him write his own paper and read it to himself. That’s what it seems to be getting down to with Al Roche, K2HHJ and myself. "Promises, Promises", we have gotten a lot of them, but no news, no articles, just, “Promises”. That’s the way this paper is going to end up, just a “Promise”.
It’s kind of hard to build a paper on promises, perhaps a card informing the membership of the meeting date, etc., is all that is need or wanted. If so, just pass the word, cause it would be a lot easier than trying to put a paper together with no news or articles from the membership.
I’m sure by now all know the staff addresses and can surely afford the money for a card or stamp. Surely, this is an active Club and all its members can’t be stagnating or living in a cocoon, you must be doing something, but we of the staff sure have a devil of a time figuring out what it is. A card or letter could put us straight. As of this date you are now an official reporter for CrossTalk and we expect copy to reach us by the fifteenth of the month. “Nuff Said????”
This month’s meeting will be one of the most important of the year. One of the biggest and most important items on the agenda will be the nomination of officers for the coming year. So make it a point to attend.
de K2JKA
ROSTER OF CLUB OFFICERS :
President : Frank Van Turner, W2KE
Vice President : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
Recording Secretary : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
Treasurer : Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
3 Year Term : George Stuart, K2SOL; Albert Roche, K2HHJ
2 Year Term : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Mal Mason, W2MMD
1 Year Term : Tad Deuber, W2CKX; Charles Sketchley, K2PQD
TRUSTEES : Elected July 29, 1959
4 Year Term : Frank Andrews, W2STW
3 Year Term : Wayne “Shorty” Wood, W2SUA
2 Year Term : Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV
1 Year Term : Gurdon “Coop” Cooper, W2PAX
COMMITTEES :
PROGRAM : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Tad Deuber, W2CKX; Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
AFFILIATION : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC; Frank Van Turner, W2KE; Della Parker, W2AFZ
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS : Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL; Jim Peck, W2LVW; Della Parker, W2AFZ
REFRESHMENTS : Della Parker, W2AFZ; Elwood “Woody” Frantz, K2AQL
TVI : Norman Williams, W2SPN; Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB; Jack Layton, K2JKA; Charles Sketchley, K2PQD; Dick Hall, K2JMY; Frank Ciancaglini, K2JLY; Mal Mason, W2MMD
CD COORDINATORS : Roy Peterson, K2GHZ; Frank Ritter, K2UUY; Frank Ciancaglini, K2JLY
HOUSE : Frank Ritter, K2UUY
HISTORIAN : Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
SPLATTER, ETC :
Al Roche, K2HHJ, just completed 3 weeks of jury duty at the Woodbury courthouse.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, reports that CD is progressing rapidly in some of the municipalities. West Deptford and Clayton are in the process of purchasing equipment.
Wayne Wood, W2SUA, just had a steeplejack check his beam and tower. Getting all set for the winter DX.
Larry Scarpa, WA2CVV, is the proud owner of a new GSB-100. Had the pleasure of talking to him on the low end of the 40 Meter phone the other night.
Board of Directors meeting at Tad Deuber's residence at 8:00 pm on October 26 in Westville.
A lot of Club members are wondering where Roy Peterson got the chicken that he was hiding.
There seemed to be quite a lot of interest in Woody’s 6 Meter project. We have a lot more information in this month’s issue of CrossTalk.
Della Parker, W2AFZ, astounded all of the members and particularly Roy with her card reading ability. I’ll bet Roy is still guessing.
Congratulations to Hal Kutz, K2JGU, for becoming a member of the A1 Operators Club. This is one of ham radio's highest honors.
How about bringing a buddy to the meeting with you. We have about 150 hams in the county and we average about 50 at each meeting, so where are the other 100. Let’s spread the word.
Larry Archut, K2LMN, is now on 6 Meter mobile.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is contemplating the arrival of a SX-101-A receiver. Look for him on 10 Meters SSB soon.
Don't forget the kitty at the end of the coffee and donut line.
Our thanks go to Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX, who has seen acting as secretary when Ed Stetser has been unable to attend. Gurdon does a real fine job.
Ralph “Pappy” Ralls, WA2CVW, of Gibbstown is getting set to go on 6 Meters, having just passed his Technician exam. Congratulations and lots of luck, Pappy.
Frank and Bob Yandach have been busily engaged in building Citizen Band transceivers. They are just at the checking out stage. So by the way works for 'ma bell'.
Don't forget the date of our First Annual Christmas Party, Saturday night, December 12, 1959. It should be a big night, so let’s all plan to attend and make it a grand success.
It has been suggested that the Club donate something to the Onized Club for their generosity in letting us use their facilities. A PA system has been mentioned if you have any suggestions, see Mal Mason, W2MMD.
Here are some facts gleaned from the membership applications that may be of interest :
· 40 of our members are members of the ARRL
· 45 have Amateur Radio stations in operation
· 4 are on SSB, with more planning to get on
· 4 are MARS members and several are net control stations
· 18 are members of the RACES plan and active
· 3 are on Amateur Radio Teletype
· 8 have mobile installations in their cars on bands ranging from 80 Meters all the way down to 2 Meters
So as you can see that we are a pretty well diversified group in our likings and interests, all of which just
goes to prove what a great hobby this Amateur Radio operation can be and is.
There is a lot more information contained in these applications, and from time to time we'll list more of the
information.
Crosstalk Staff For This Issue
Editor : Jack Layton, K2JKA
Co-Editor : Al Roche, K2HHJ
Swap and Shop : Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
FLASH
It is of the utmost importance that you attend this month’s meeting. As you probably already know the time has come for nominating our Club officers for the coming year. We have made great strides forward over the past year and we will continue to grow, only when our membership exercises its right under the By-Laws in electing officers whom they feel are best fitted to direct and guide our club in the year ahead. The responsibility is yours use it wisely and well. And by all or any means come out.
Official Bulletin No. 713 from ARRL Headquarters : To all radio amateurs
BT
Indications on 50 mc are that worldwide DX may soon be possible again from most parts of the country. Contacts with South America have been made from most northern sections of the United States, and openings to northern areas are expected soon. The period October 24 to 26 is promising for this work. Watch for signs of aurora at night, and for South American DX stations during the next day. European TV signals near the 50 mc band were heard in New England the morning of October 15th for the first time this season. While the VHF for the North Atlantic path is not expected to rise as high as last year, some work with Europe should be possible, Swedish amateurs are still on 50 mc. Crossband contacts should be possible by listening on 28 mc and transmitting on 50 mc….AR
More Information on the Club 6 Meter Project
There seems to be some misunderstanding among many of the Club members concerning the special 6 Meter project. This project is intended to stimulate interest in civilian defense and provide universal emergency communications gear that is reliable at a low cost. There are several ways of achieving our goal.
The first possible method that was considered was to buy the Heathkit Citizen's Band transceivers and convert them to 6 Meters. The second consideration was to take a good circuit of a 6 Meter transceiver and build it from parts available among the membership free of cost and purchase the remaining materials needed. Other possibilities are perhaps something like the SJRA project "X" or the use of surplus gear.
The requirements that are necessary for the type or equipment that we need are as follows :
1. 6 Meter operation
2. Reliability
3. Portable
4. Universal (all must be alike)
5. Operation from commercial power lines or any auto battery
6. Low in cost
Except for the cost, the Gonset Communicator is the ideal solution for the job at hand. However, it is needless to say that the cost of a Gooney Box is prohibitive for many of the Club members. It may be possible to convert a Heathkit transceiver to 6 Meters. However, the most economical approach is the home brew transmitter which the majority of the Club members favored when the project was proposed in September.
If this project is to be a success, several factors must be considered :
1. Avoid circuits that difficult to make work
2. Avoid components that are easily damaged (i.e. transistors)
3. Provide technical data and assistance to the less experienced
4. Reduce to a minimum, the mechanical work required of the builder
The project as we now propose it is to be in the form of a kit similar to that of the kit manufacturers, if at all possible. There will be instructions and pictures to aid in assembling the kit. All holes in the chassis and panel will be drilled and punched and necessary hardware provided. The only additional items that will be needed to get on the air will be an antenna and a carbon mike. The transceiver will be housed in an 8 x 10 x 7 inch steel chassis cabinet.
At present the project is in the planning stage and work is now beginning on the first unit to prove out the circuitry, etc. We can’t definitely predict at this time when the first kits will be available for sale. Much will depend on the help that becomes available to the committee and the contribution of parts that will be needed.
A partial list of needed parts follows :
12AT7…...4 Each Unit
5763……...1 Each Unit
6V6………1 Each Unit
6AX5…….1 Each Unit
4.5 mc TV Discriminator
Transformer: Miller No. 6204
18 Watt Output Transformer: Stancor A-3852
600 Volt Disc Ceramic Capacitors:
5 µµF
10 µµF
50 µµF
100 µµF
.001 µF
.002 µF
.1 µF 600 VDC Paper
HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP….HELP
Amateur License Plate News
As relayed to us, Phil Catona, W2JAV, has urged all Gloucester County Amateurs to aid in this important issue. Take five minutes out of your rag-chewing session and send your QSL card to :
New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph Edward Crabiel, Milltown, NJ
State on the card that you wish to have bill NR. 213 taken out of committee. This is important to the welfare of this bill. It seems that Gloucester County is not contributing anything in the way of support and is lagging far behind other counties and clubs. Let’s have Gloucester County and our Club heard from in this matter
and get those QSL cards in.
Phil needs help and cooperation from this county. If anyone is available to spend at most a half hour with him get in touch with him.
Swap and Shop :
WANTED :
Good used Super 6 Converter Gonset also Gonset Commander mobile rig or Elmac A-54. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE.
That’s It For This Month, 73…AR
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Volume 1 : Number 9 December 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : December 3, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest speaker: An interesting talk will be given on the remote control of model aircraft by H. Donald Brown, K2RWD.
de K2JKA
This being December, I think that it is in order to pay tribute to our outgoing officers for a job well done. The Club, I am sure, as long as it exists will remember its first officials and will continue to remember and be most appreciative of all the hard work that they voluntarily took on in organizing this Club and making it what it is today. I can’t speak from experience, but I’m sure it was no easy task. These fellow amateurs have laid the foundation and paved the way to make the Club the skyscraper that it someday will be. Our heartfelt thanks to a fine group of hams and gentlemen for a tremendous job well done.
As you will notice, I have eliminated the blank pages from this issue of CrossTalk. In as much as Christmas is fast approaching and being in a mellow mood, I thought that I’d give the readers a break this month and lay off the stomping for news, but just wait until next January’s issue when you are liable to get two months issue of blank pages. We probably won’t feel so mellow then.
From the staff of CrossTalk, we extend our best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours.
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ
Reserve the evening of December 12, 1959. No, it’s not the DX contest or sweepstakes weekend, but it is our First Club Christmas Party. The festivities will begin at 2000 Hours. There will be food aplenty and other goodies with door prizes galore and fun and enjoyment for all. So bring the XYL and YL and have a fine evening of dancing, music, and just plain fun. Don't miss it. It will only happen once this year and best of all its – FREE.
Splatter Etc.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is the proud possessor of a new SX-101A receiver and has been having a ball working SSB on 10, 15, and 20 Meters.
Just received word that Dr. John Laurusonis has received his Novice license. His call WV2IVZ. Congratulations Johnny and lots of luck.
Paul Scarpa, W2HSE, had some real hot buys on resistors and capacitors at the last meeting and the stuff went like hot-cakes.
Plans for the Christmas Party are just about complete under the capable direction of Tad Deuber, W2CKX. Music will be furnished by Jim Peck, W2LVW, who is bringing his collection of pre-recorded tapes for your dancing pleasure. It is shaping up to be a real gala occasion, so do not miss out on the Club’s First Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12, 1959.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, is busy converting his recently acquired A-54 Elmac transmitter to 12 Volts. He is still on the lookout for a converter. See his ad in Swap and Shop.
Another reminder! This meeting is our annual election night. It is your duty as a member of the radio club to come out and cast your vote for the candidate that you feel is best fitted for the office. He will hold the reigns of the Club and direct its activities. So by all means let us fill the Clubhouse on December 3, 1959 and not only vote, but back our officers and our Club. It’s a great Club now and everyone of you can help make it better.
Received a card from California that we will print in whole because it sure gives your CrossTalk staff a big lift :
Dear Jack : I want to thank you for sending CrossTalk to an ex-Woodburyite. I sure enjoy reading the news about all the local gang. Say hello to all the boys for me, especially Al Roche, K2HHJ, and Woody Frantz, K2AQL. I am now ex-W2TNB and a brand new WA6HQT. I have the rig unpacked and the receivers set up, but as yet no antennas up. Have heard NJ on 10 Meters Sunday AM openings, but not too often. Hope to get on air soon and will look for you on 10 Meters SSB. Hope you get enough dope to keep CrossTalk going. Would be glad to help treasury to keep on mailing list. Let me know. 73 es Keep up good work
Signed, Lou Seeberger, WA6HQT, ex-W2TNB
Did you get that QSL of yours in to Mr. Crabiel requesting that bill authorizing amateur call plates be taken out of committee for action?. If not you goofed - get with it buddy, do your part.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, is going full blast on the Club project and quite a few fellows are planning on building. Woody deserves a lot of credit for organizing and planning this feature of the Club activity.
If you guys don't send the news, we can’t print it. So how about it you Club reporters, let’s start the odds and ends rolling.
Ed Stetser, K2JJC, and Hal Kutz, K2JGU, attended the MARS meeting at Fort Monmouth. Both are active on MARS frequencies.
The following members of our Club have been nominated for Club offices for the year 1960
President :
Remember that nominations will still be accepted for all Club offices, so if you don’t see the name of someone listed it is still not too late to nominate him before the actual election takes place.
So please don't hand the responsibility to some and not do your share to help. It’s one thing to elect an officer, it’s another to give him the support that he needs to keep the Club going and growing.
So if you are asked to help on committee work or some official detail, don’t shirk your duty.
Put your shoulder to the wheel, we will all get where we are going if we all get behind the club and its officers and push.
Swap and Shop Column
FOR SALE :
International crystal 6 Meter converter new. 5 element Hy-Gain 6 Meter beam new. See Ralph ‘Pappy’ Ralls, WA2CVW
S36-D: $30.00. See Bill Smith, WV2FHE
HQ129X. See Hal Kutz, W2BZI
SELL OR TRADE :
Commercial traps for di-pole: $6.50 or swap for B&W multi-band grid turret. See Ray Gianchetti. WA2CUB
WANTED :
All band mobile receiver or converter. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE
A Hams Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the ham shack, Was the warm glow of the tubes in the transmitter rack.
The log-book was brought up to date with great care, In case the FCC would soon be there.
The XYL and harmonics were snug in their beds, (No Tennessee Valley Indians to addle their heads).
I plugged in my mike and the new VFO, Getting all set for a nice QSO.
When from the relays there rose such a clatter, I yanked the big switch to see what was the matter.
Then up on the roof from my 10 Meter beam, There came QRM with plenty of steam.
"On W2, On W6, On KH6 and DL4”, “Bias to the grid and volts to the plate”, “Just watch the meter while we modulate”.
As I turned to the rig and reached for the dial, From the antenna slid Santa with a great big smile.
An RF choke he held tight in his teeth, And co-ax around his head like a wreath.
A bundle of ham gear he had flung on his back, Was that my name on that new power pack?
He had a stub nose like an egg insulator, His cheeks glowed bright like a hot oscillator.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, Laying out all the gear, then turned with a jerk.
And laying a wave meter alongside his nose, Said "Please QSL" and up the feeders he rose.
He climbed up the di-pole, to his team he gave a whistle, And away they all flew like a jet propelled missile.
But I heard his signal bounce off the ionosphere
"Seventy Three, Eighty Eight and a Merry Christmas to all
With apologies,
Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, December 3, 1959
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE.
Secretary's report was read and accepted.
In the absence of Horace Simpson K2JOZ our treasurer Gurdon Cooper W2PAX submitted his report showing a balance of $284.85 as of this date.
President Van Turner reported on CD activity - state-wide alert held on December 7, 1959.
Woody Frantz K2AQL, reported on the proposed Club project and showed us a mock-up model of the 6 meter transceiver.
Tad Deuber K2CKX, reported the Club's Christmas party to be held Saturday, December 12, 1959 @ 2000 hours.
The order of new business was further nominations from the floor for the 1960 officers and subsequent election to each office :
President :
¨ Nominations : Elwood Frantz K2AQL; James Peck W2LVW; George Stuart K2SOL,
¨ Election : Elwood Frantz K2AQL
Vice President :
¨ Nominations : James Peck W2LVW, George Stuart K2SOL
¨ Election : James Peck W2LVW
Recording Secretary :
¨ No nominations from floor. Edwin Stetser K2JJC elected
Treasurer :
¨ No nominations from floor. Moved that the recording secretary cast ballot for the incumbent Horace Simpson W2JOZ
Corresponding Secretary :
¨ Moved recording secretary cast ballot for Della Parker W2AFZ
Three Year Director :
¨ Nomination: Frank Van Turner W2KE; Charles Sketchley K2PQD; Roy Peterson K2GHZ
¨ Elected : Frank Van Turner W2KE and Roy Peterson K2GHZ
Four Year Trustee :
¨ Nominations : Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY; Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
¨ Elected : Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY
Two Year Director to fill unexpired term of one year of Della Parker :
¨ Nomination : John Wright K2TVQ; Charles Sketchley K2PQD; Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
¨ Elected : Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
At the conclusion of the election of officers, Don Brown K2RWD, gave a very interesting talk on radio-controlled model aircraft and illustrated his talk with a working model plane and control system.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr K2JJC, Recording Secretary
Volume 1 : Number 9 December 1959
Where : Owens-Illinois Onized Club House, Glassboro, NJ
When : December 3, 1959 @ 2000 Hours Sharp
Who : All members and interested parties
What : Regular meeting of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
Guest speaker: An interesting talk will be given on the remote control of model aircraft by H. Donald Brown, K2RWD.
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This being December, I think that it is in order to pay tribute to our outgoing officers for a job well done. The Club, I am sure, as long as it exists will remember its first officials and will continue to remember and be most appreciative of all the hard work that they voluntarily took on in organizing this Club and making it what it is today. I can’t speak from experience, but I’m sure it was no easy task. These fellow amateurs have laid the foundation and paved the way to make the Club the skyscraper that it someday will be. Our heartfelt thanks to a fine group of hams and gentlemen for a tremendous job well done.
As you will notice, I have eliminated the blank pages from this issue of CrossTalk. In as much as Christmas is fast approaching and being in a mellow mood, I thought that I’d give the readers a break this month and lay off the stomping for news, but just wait until next January’s issue when you are liable to get two months issue of blank pages. We probably won’t feel so mellow then.
From the staff of CrossTalk, we extend our best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours.
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Reserve the evening of December 12, 1959. No, it’s not the DX contest or sweepstakes weekend, but it is our First Club Christmas Party. The festivities will begin at 2000 Hours. There will be food aplenty and other goodies with door prizes galore and fun and enjoyment for all. So bring the XYL and YL and have a fine evening of dancing, music, and just plain fun. Don't miss it. It will only happen once this year and best of all its – FREE.
Splatter Etc.
Jack Layton, K2JKA, is the proud possessor of a new SX-101A receiver and has been having a ball working SSB on 10, 15, and 20 Meters.
Just received word that Dr. John Laurusonis has received his Novice license. His call WV2IVZ. Congratulations Johnny and lots of luck.
Paul Scarpa, W2HSE, had some real hot buys on resistors and capacitors at the last meeting and the stuff went like hot-cakes.
Plans for the Christmas Party are just about complete under the capable direction of Tad Deuber, W2CKX. Music will be furnished by Jim Peck, W2LVW, who is bringing his collection of pre-recorded tapes for your dancing pleasure. It is shaping up to be a real gala occasion, so do not miss out on the Club’s First Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12, 1959.
Frank Van Turner, W2KE, is busy converting his recently acquired A-54 Elmac transmitter to 12 Volts. He is still on the lookout for a converter. See his ad in Swap and Shop.
Another reminder! This meeting is our annual election night. It is your duty as a member of the radio club to come out and cast your vote for the candidate that you feel is best fitted for the office. He will hold the reigns of the Club and direct its activities. So by all means let us fill the Clubhouse on December 3, 1959 and not only vote, but back our officers and our Club. It’s a great Club now and everyone of you can help make it better.
Received a card from California that we will print in whole because it sure gives your CrossTalk staff a big lift :
Dear Jack : I want to thank you for sending CrossTalk to an ex-Woodburyite. I sure enjoy reading the news about all the local gang. Say hello to all the boys for me, especially Al Roche, K2HHJ, and Woody Frantz, K2AQL. I am now ex-W2TNB and a brand new WA6HQT. I have the rig unpacked and the receivers set up, but as yet no antennas up. Have heard NJ on 10 Meters Sunday AM openings, but not too often. Hope to get on air soon and will look for you on 10 Meters SSB. Hope you get enough dope to keep CrossTalk going. Would be glad to help treasury to keep on mailing list. Let me know. 73 es Keep up good work
Signed, Lou Seeberger, WA6HQT, ex-W2TNB
Did you get that QSL of yours in to Mr. Crabiel requesting that bill authorizing amateur call plates be taken out of committee for action?. If not you goofed - get with it buddy, do your part.
Woody Frantz, K2AQL, is going full blast on the Club project and quite a few fellows are planning on building. Woody deserves a lot of credit for organizing and planning this feature of the Club activity.
If you guys don't send the news, we can’t print it. So how about it you Club reporters, let’s start the odds and ends rolling.
Ed Stetser, K2JJC, and Hal Kutz, K2JGU, attended the MARS meeting at Fort Monmouth. Both are active on MARS frequencies.
The following members of our Club have been nominated for Club offices for the year 1960
President :
- Elwood ‘Woody’ Frantz, K2AQL
- Al Roche, K2HHJ
- Al Roche, K2HHJ
- Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
- Cooper, W2PAX
- Jim Peck, W2LVW
- Edwin Stetser, K2JJC
- Gurdon Cooper, W2PAX
- Tad Deuber, W2CKX
- Horace Simpson, W2JOZ
- Della Parker, W2AFZ
- Jim Peck, W2LVW
- Frank Van Turner, W2KE
- Elwood ‘Woody’ Frantz, K2AQL
- Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
- John Wright, K2TVQ
- Roy Peterson, K2GHZ
Remember that nominations will still be accepted for all Club offices, so if you don’t see the name of someone listed it is still not too late to nominate him before the actual election takes place.
So please don't hand the responsibility to some and not do your share to help. It’s one thing to elect an officer, it’s another to give him the support that he needs to keep the Club going and growing.
So if you are asked to help on committee work or some official detail, don’t shirk your duty.
Put your shoulder to the wheel, we will all get where we are going if we all get behind the club and its officers and push.
Swap and Shop Column
FOR SALE :
International crystal 6 Meter converter new. 5 element Hy-Gain 6 Meter beam new. See Ralph ‘Pappy’ Ralls, WA2CVW
S36-D: $30.00. See Bill Smith, WV2FHE
HQ129X. See Hal Kutz, W2BZI
SELL OR TRADE :
Commercial traps for di-pole: $6.50 or swap for B&W multi-band grid turret. See Ray Gianchetti. WA2CUB
WANTED :
All band mobile receiver or converter. See Frank Van Turner, W2KE
A Hams Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the ham shack, Was the warm glow of the tubes in the transmitter rack.
The log-book was brought up to date with great care, In case the FCC would soon be there.
The XYL and harmonics were snug in their beds, (No Tennessee Valley Indians to addle their heads).
I plugged in my mike and the new VFO, Getting all set for a nice QSO.
When from the relays there rose such a clatter, I yanked the big switch to see what was the matter.
Then up on the roof from my 10 Meter beam, There came QRM with plenty of steam.
"On W2, On W6, On KH6 and DL4”, “Bias to the grid and volts to the plate”, “Just watch the meter while we modulate”.
As I turned to the rig and reached for the dial, From the antenna slid Santa with a great big smile.
An RF choke he held tight in his teeth, And co-ax around his head like a wreath.
A bundle of ham gear he had flung on his back, Was that my name on that new power pack?
He had a stub nose like an egg insulator, His cheeks glowed bright like a hot oscillator.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, Laying out all the gear, then turned with a jerk.
And laying a wave meter alongside his nose, Said "Please QSL" and up the feeders he rose.
He climbed up the di-pole, to his team he gave a whistle, And away they all flew like a jet propelled missile.
But I heard his signal bounce off the ionosphere
"Seventy Three, Eighty Eight and a Merry Christmas to all
With apologies,
Ray Gianchetti, WA2CUB
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, December 3, 1959
Meeting called to order by President Frank Van Turner W2KE.
Secretary's report was read and accepted.
In the absence of Horace Simpson K2JOZ our treasurer Gurdon Cooper W2PAX submitted his report showing a balance of $284.85 as of this date.
President Van Turner reported on CD activity - state-wide alert held on December 7, 1959.
Woody Frantz K2AQL, reported on the proposed Club project and showed us a mock-up model of the 6 meter transceiver.
Tad Deuber K2CKX, reported the Club's Christmas party to be held Saturday, December 12, 1959 @ 2000 hours.
The order of new business was further nominations from the floor for the 1960 officers and subsequent election to each office :
President :
¨ Nominations : Elwood Frantz K2AQL; James Peck W2LVW; George Stuart K2SOL,
¨ Election : Elwood Frantz K2AQL
Vice President :
¨ Nominations : James Peck W2LVW, George Stuart K2SOL
¨ Election : James Peck W2LVW
Recording Secretary :
¨ No nominations from floor. Edwin Stetser K2JJC elected
Treasurer :
¨ No nominations from floor. Moved that the recording secretary cast ballot for the incumbent Horace Simpson W2JOZ
Corresponding Secretary :
¨ Moved recording secretary cast ballot for Della Parker W2AFZ
Three Year Director :
¨ Nomination: Frank Van Turner W2KE; Charles Sketchley K2PQD; Roy Peterson K2GHZ
¨ Elected : Frank Van Turner W2KE and Roy Peterson K2GHZ
Four Year Trustee :
¨ Nominations : Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY; Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
¨ Elected : Frank Ciancaglini K2JLY
Two Year Director to fill unexpired term of one year of Della Parker :
¨ Nomination : John Wright K2TVQ; Charles Sketchley K2PQD; Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
¨ Elected : Ray Gianchetti WA2CUB
At the conclusion of the election of officers, Don Brown K2RWD, gave a very interesting talk on radio-controlled model aircraft and illustrated his talk with a working model plane and control system.
Signed : Edwin S Stetser Sr K2JJC, Recording Secretary