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The 50 MHz and Up Group is an educational and public service amateur radio organization centered
in the San Francisco Bay area. The group is interested in developing and utilizing
communications on frequencies from 50MHz up through light-waves. The group is
open to any related topics that might be of interest to members, such as:
technology, design, construction, operation, public service, contesting and antennas.
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Contact
For questions about this group or about programs and activities, please contact the 2022 President, Jim Moss (N9JIM): n9jim-6 at pacbell.net
We are returning to an online zoom meeting. Covid19 cases are now over 1000 per week in Santa Clara County, up from 350 last month.
We will NOT be meeting in person this month. ZOOM ONLY.
The next meeting will be Tuesday June 7, 2022. It will begin at 5:00pm and end at 7pm.
Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 869 7272 5373
Passcode: 10368
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June Agenda:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Events and contests (Jim)
June VHF, June 11-13
Field day, June 25-26
Possible Microwave Update in October, in the North East. W1GHZ needs feedback on possible attendance.
Other Announcements
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurer Report and Dues: We have an up to date summary. Ask if you are unsure.
Updates on meeting times and locations
Web and Email Hosing and Tools – no committee update yet
New projects update
Other old business
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION:
Drew Arnett (N7DA) will speak about "Simpler Microwave Radio: Barefoot and Less”.
ROUNDTABLE (if time)
Minutes by Brian Kline
Upcoming Events
The Mt Allison 10 GHz translator net is held on the third Sunday of the month, at 4 PM for the winter.
The ASVARO swap meet for June has been canceled. For the latest information see https://www.electronicsfleamarket.com
Carmichael Elks ARC Ham Swap will be May 29 at the Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael CA
Microwave Update (MUD) 2022 will be hosted by the NEWS Group and held in conjunction with the Eastern VHF/UHF Conference, in Connecticut or southern Massachusetts, in late October.
The upcoming Contest Calendar
Central States VHF Society Spring Sprints
Microwave Saturday May 7, 0800 AM – 0200 PM
50 MHz Saturday May 14 2300Z through May 15, 0300Z
For more information see https://sites.google.com/site/springvhfupsprints/home/2021-information
ARRL June VHF Contest, June 11-12, 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM Sunday. For more information see www.arrl.org/june-vhf
ARRL Field Day, June 25-26, 11 AM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday. For more information see www.arrl.org/field-day
ARRL 222 MHz and Up Contest, August 6-7, 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM Sunday.
ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, August 20-21, 6 AM Saturday to midnight Sunday.
ARRL September VHF Contest, September 10-11, 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM Sunday
ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, September 17-18, 6 AM Saturday to midnight Sunday.
Dan Klem (AG6KG) called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM.
Old Business:
Oliver Barrett (KB6BA) provided a treasurers report. Balance $18,844
New Project Ideas committee update. Martin Rothfield (W6MRR) reported that there was nothing new to report.
Web and Email Hosting and Tools committee. Jim Moss reported there was nothing to report yet.
New Business:
Jim Moss reported that the N6PLR sale at the April ASVARO swap meet was a big success.
That ended the formal portion of the meeting.
The formal portion of the meeting was followed by a presentation (K6MG) gave a presentation on operating from Mt. Saint John.
The formal portion of the meeting was followed by a round table discussion of current activity.
Dues are required for 2022 if you are in the SF Bay area. If you are not within driving distance then you can be a Friend of the 50MHz and Up Group instead of a Member. Then you do not need to pay dues. You will receive emails but you cannot vote.
The officers, board members and members at the meeting decided to resume dues.
If you have changed your address, email, phone, other info, please send a simple email to jpawlan@yahoo.comIf nothing has changed at all, then once a year please send an email saying nothing has changed. Make sure you state whether your email address has been changed or not.
To send a memberform with your updated information or to join, please go to the Membership tab of this website.
If you have not paid your dues for 2022 please either pay in person at a meeting or mail a check to the Treasurer.
Dues are $10 for a year, $15 for two years. Mail this to the Treasurer:
Oliver Barrett
1111 Pecos Way
Sunnyvale CA 94089
Make your check payable to 50MHz and Up Group of N. Calif Inc
The new 2022 Officers and Board Members
- President: Jim Moss (N9JIM)
- Vice President: Dan Klem (AG6KG)
- Secretary: Brian Kline (WA6QDP)
- Treasurer: Oliver Barrett (KB6BA)
- Board of directors:
- Pete Mahowald (K6TJ)
- Joel Wilhite (KD6W)
- Paul Zander (AA6PZ)
Beacons in Northern and Central Calif
The SBMS and the San Diego Microwave Group are the best resources for Southern Calif.Here is our document about the upgrade and operation of the Mt Allison Beacon
Please click here to view or download
Microwave Beacons in operation The following beacons are known to be operating as of 01-29-2021:
| Name | Grid | Coords | Freq | Call | Power | Ant | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | CM87WJ | 37.403, -122.165 | 122.400G | K6ML | +2 dBM ERP | 70 degree horn aimed E | CW ID, locked |
| Mt Allison | CM97bl | 37.500, -121.872 | 80.832G | AD6IW | unknown | aimed Alviso | CW ID, locked |
| Mt Vaca | CM88wj | 38.415, -122.116 | 10368.325M | W6ASL | +30dBm | 10dBi omni | CW ID |
| Mt Allison | CM97bl | 37.500, -121.872 | working 10369.001M 24192.010M 47088.000M |
K6MG N6NU/B KF6KVG |
not measured +13dBm +7dBm |
10dBi omni " " 12dBi omni +20 dBi horn 27 deg beamwidth, aimed SW |
CW ID, locked, S-meter output Linear translator: Output is 1KHz-40kHz above beacon Input 600 kHz below desired output CW ID locked CW ID locked |
| Mt Leeson | CM97ae | 37.167, -121.924 | 10367.990 24191.975 47087.99 79919.92 |
KF6KVG | +20dBm +20dBm +5dBm -5dBm |
2.5" horn 1.5" horn 1.25" horn 0.6" horn |
FM ID, locked, aimed NW FM ID, locked, aimed NW FM ID, unlocked, aimed NW no ID, locked, aimed NW |
| Bear Mtn being rebuilt | DM06ir | 37.747, -119.281 | 24191.990 | W6BY/B | +27dBm | 20 slot omni | locked, IDs as DM07IC, will fix |
| Mt Frazier | DM04ms | 34.775, -118.969 | 10368.310 | N6CA/B | +31dBm | 14dBi omni | CW ID, locked |