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New Providence Amateur Radio Club
The  Radio Club of the Watchung Hills Area
Box  813, New Providence, NJ  07974    USA
n2xj@arrl.net

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Club call signs are N2XJ and W2FMI

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 page last updated:  05/19/2013 22:37

News and Notices below  

Latest Club Newsletter:   April Spark Gaps

Note: All club meetings, except summer meetings, will be at the Salt Brook School (GPS Coordinates: 40.708712,-74.389318) at 7:30 p.m., unless specifically noted otherwise. We suggest you always check this web site on the day of all meetings in case of any last minute changes in time or location.  Meeting Refreshment Assignments.

  May 27, 2013 Memorial Day Parade -- March with the NPARC Group.  Contact Rick, WB2QOQ.
  May 28, 2013 (Tuesday) Project Meeting

News and Notices (Note - 2013 Dues were Payable on January 1st)

bulletTake a look at found photos from Field Day 1993.
bulletThe 2013 NPARC Auction happened as scheduled on Friday, February 22, 2013 (FlyerPhotos).  It was a memorable event and, if you missed it, make sure you arrange to come to the 2014 event! ,
bulletAt the January 28, 2013 meeting, Paul Wolfmeyer, W2PTP, was elected as replacement Activities Manager for 2013.

bulletKids Day was Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29 Park Avenue next to the Town Hall.  There was a good turnout both of club members, parents and kids.  Flyers (PDF, DOC).  Photos when available.

bullet 2013 Dues (forms Word, PDF) should have been paid by January 1!  Renewal notices were sent to all current members.  You may also send in the linked forms. Any questions, please contact club secretary Hillary Zaenchik, KC2HLA.

bulletNew 2013 NPARC Officers were elected at the November 26 meeting and were formally introduced at the Holiday Luncheon on December 1. Current Officer are always shown on the Club Information page.


bulletARRL Field Day has come and gone for this year. As in the past, Field Day was held at the Governor Livingston High School, Berkeley Heights: Food, operating, fun!  If you missed it this year (June 23-24), make sure to come next year!  Photos are posted here.  Results have been submitted to the ARRL and a summary of results are also posted.

bulletDuring the July 23 meeting, David Bean, KC2WUF, discussed use of the N1MM contest logger for the NJ State QSO party this coming weekend, Saturday - Sunday, July 28 and 29.  We hope that participants will enter as New Providence ARC members.

bulletDavid Berkley, K2MUN, NPARC Webmaster introduced the new NPARC Wiki to members present at the July 9th meeting.

bulletThe 2012 NPARC yearly Sprint took place on Sunday, April 22nd.  Results were formally announced at the July 9th meeting.  This was a simple fun contest: flyer and new rules.  There was good participation and the new rules added considerably to the excitement.  All participants received a certificate and awards will be presented at the meeting.

bullet Kid's Day was on Saturday, June 16, at the New Providence Gazebo.  Weather was nice and we had a good turnout of club members with a handful of kids.  Bands weren't great but it was good experience for the kids and for adults as well.

bulletNPARC had a good turnout for the May 29, New Providence, Memorial Day Parade.  See photo.

bulletBarry Cohen, K2JV, Presented the last in our series of talks on digital modes, discussing use of Software to Control Radios.  Slides for the talk are here (html) and the original PowerPoint is here (0.6 MB).

bulletAndy Meyer, N2FYE,  discussed Hellschreiber at the regular NPARC meeting on April 9. This was the fourth of a planned series of talks on digital modes that will be completed next month. Slides for the Hellschreiber talk (html).

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David Berkley, K2MUN, and Frank McAneny, K2EZR, discussed PSK at the regular NPARC meeting on March 12. This was the third of a planned series of talks on digital modes that will be presented over the next several months. Slides for the PSK talk (html).

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The NPARC AUCTION -- New Providence Municipal Center (February 24, 2012, flyer) has come and gone.  Great stuff, food and fun for all.  Some photos from the auction are here.

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Bob Willis, K2GLS, gave a talk about packet radio on February 13 at the regular NPARC meeting.  This was the second of a planned series of talks on digital modes that will be presented over the next several months. Slides for the Packet Radio talk (html).  

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Dave Barr, K2YG, gave a talk about RTTY on January 9 at the regular NPARC meeting.  This was the first of a planned series of talks on digital modes that will be presented over the next several months.  Slides for RTTY talk (2.6 MB PowerPoint).

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2012 NPARC Kid's Day took place on January 8th (flyer).  It was well attended and many kids got on the air (photos, Independent Press Article)!

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The December 12, 2011 NPARC meeting was a panel discussion of Emergency Power Systems with good attendance by hams and the general public.  Presentations and discussion were well received.  Discussion material is available here.

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The 2011 NPARC Holiday Luncheon took place on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, at Chimney Rock Inn [Photos].

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ARRL Field Day 2011 scores have been posted.  NPARC was the #1 2A submission in New Jersey.  Detailed NPARC Results are posted here.  The general feeling was that this was a great Field Day! The weather and band conditions cooperated.  See some photos of the activities. 

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A dedicated group from NPARC and the NPARC ERT took part in last year's Memorial Day Parade.

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NPARC is pleased to announce that the FCC has assigned a second call sign, W2FMI, to the Club.  This call sign was held by Jerry Sevick (SK) and we expect that it will be used at many special events, including Field Day, Kids Day and wherever we can use it to honor Jerry's memory.

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NPARC Sunday Night Net - Al K2AL is net control on the W2LI 2-meter repeater (147.255, input +.600 MHz, Tone 141.3) every Sunday at 9 p.m.  We encourage and welcome members and non-members alike to join us on the net.  It is an informal, directed net.  We discuss topics related to our ham radio activities, club activities and other topics of general interest.
 

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NPARC Kids Net - Nick KC2ONP former net control for our NPARC Kids Net is away at school.  The net is in recess until a new net control is identified. 
 

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2013 Dues (forms Word, PDF) should be paid by January 1.  Renewal notices were sent to all current members.  You may also send in the linked forms. Any questions, please contact club secretary Hillary Zaenchik, KC2HLA.

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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