This is some information about a Congressional Bill to assist hams with restrictions often imposed by Home Owners Associations on erecting antennas for communications. They have already had some limitations removed for satalitte dishes etc.
H.R. 1094: Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr1094
Depending on where in Jefferson County you may live, you can contact either Congressman Brett Guthrie (Phone: (202) 225-3501) or Congressman Morgan McGarvey (202-225-5401).
A phone call is the most effective way to relay your desires to a Congress. Physical mail is often very delayed due to security checks (remember the "white powder anthrax" scares a few years back?) Emails are so numerous due to various organized lobbying efforts, they too are often delayed in getting through. Usually you will get a canned response about "Thank you for contacting me..."
A phone call is quicker and more efficient as the staff will keep tallys on how many people call in with their yes or no desires on various issues. Be sure to give them your address to verify that you ARE a constituent and also have the bill or resolution number to better inform them what you are talking about. In this case, H.R.1094. Just simply state you wish for them to support or resist the bill as necessary. Ask them to support and co-sponser the legislation in this case.
It is a quick and easy process and I have always found staff to be courtious and responsive to any questions.
You would be amazed as to how few people contact legislators on any number of subjects. In this case, even just a few calls could make a difference, of course the MORE the better. If a particular Congressman is not hearing from the public about issues such as this, he may very well talk to another Congress in another districe to gage how the public feels about certian subjects. YOUR phone call might very well influence several other Congressmen as well. Make a difference! Make that call!!
Kenny Heavrin
KY4COP
The event was attended by my self N9PMI, Don (K2KFE), Mike (AG4EP), Greg (WX8V), Keith (KO4SWB) and Scott (K3SDM). While up at the park, we battled with 40+ mph winds and spitting rain. We had no major issues other than my tripod holding my EFHW toppled over. That was solved by adding some counter weigh. While there we operated on multiple bands and multiple modes including SSB, FT8 and CW. We made 184 contacts and of that 24 were Park 2 Parks. A good day in the activating world considering weather conditions.
ARTS is planning on making club activations a regular monthly even happening on the 3rd Saturday of every month. We will post information to the club mailing list and the website.
This link will let you download a copy of the slide show from my presentation at the 11-10-22 ARTS General meeting. In there is good information on Parks on the Air (POTA) You may also go to https://parksontheair.org.
Thanks to all of you who make this a success.
At the December 2024 ARTS meeting our traditional Christmas Mystery Gift Exchange will place. The way it works is members bring a wrapped unmarked ham-radio related gift of about $25 worth. Numbers are issued to the participants. When your number ticket is drawn, you get to choose any one gift that remains. If you touch it, it’s yours! In the past there has been a lot of pretty good stuff exchanged, such as working handi-talkies!
To participate, simply bring a wrapped HAM Radio related gift (new or used) to the December meeting and put it on the Gift Table. You never know what you may go home with!
Also, please make sure your gift is in good working order, and does not need repair. See you there!
C
Equipment for sale by individual Club Members:
Pricing and delivery details are set by the individual seller. Please contact them directly.
Paul Kern (NK4P) longtime supporter and past Board Member/ Club President of ARTS in the mid-to late1990’s, has two radios he wishes to sell. Due to the high cost of shipping, I am offering a local pick-up discount of 10% off our negotiated prices. Additionally, I will offer another 5% discount to any recently newly licensed amateur radio operator including recent upgrades in the last 6 months in license class. I have recently upgraded my mobile (Icom 2730) and base station (Powerwerx DB750) 144 MHz/440 MHz transceivers, so these two units are looking for good homes.
1) IC-2730...................................................................$280.
The Icom IC-2730A is a dual-band VHF/UHF mobile amateur radio transceiver delivering up to 50 watts of RF output on both the 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands. It comes with a power cord, microphone, pre-programmed for many Louisville area local repeater frequencies, an RT Systems Programming cable (NOTE – no programming software is included as you will need to purchase it separately), a suitable remote cable for separating the control head from the main unit for mobile operation, and an electronic owner’s manual on a USB drive. Also be aware the IC 2730 does NOT support DSTAR. See pictures of remote head unit and be aware the Lido Cup Holder mounting DOES NOT come with the radio,
Key Specifications & Features:
RF Power Output: 50W on VHF and UHF.
Receive Bands: Wideband receiver covering 118–174 MHz and 375–550 MHz (includes AM airband, marine, and NOAA weather channels).
Simultaneous Receive: Supports VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, and VHF/UHF dual-band simultaneous receive capabilities.
Tone Signaling: Built-in 50 CTCSS and 104 DTCS tones with split-tone function
Display & Layout: Features a large white backlit or high-contrast inverted LCD screen with symmetric controls, independent volume, squelch, and tuning knobs for each band.
Cross-Band Repeater: Capable of cross-band repeating via a manual power-on sequence.
Programming: Compatible with CHIRP, RT Systems, and Icom's free CS-2730 software
This unit when new is generally priced between $315 and $370 however I am asking $280 for this pre-owned radio.
For inquires please E-mail me at
RigPix Database - Icom - IC-2730A
2) Powerwerx DB750.....................................................$300.
The Powerwerx DB750 features Narrow band transmit (2.5 KHz) except on the Amateur bands (selectable Wide or Narrow RX), true dual-band receive (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V), Wide RX/TX 136-174/400-490 MHz, AM aircraft Receive 108-136 MHz and user selectable multi colored LCD display.
Features
True Dual band Receive (VHF+UHF, VHF+VHF, UHF+UHF)
7 Character Dual alpha numeric, backlit display
4 Selectable high/low power settings per band
(VHF: 50/20/10/5W) (UHF: 40/25/10/5W)
Single or Dual Receive/Display Modes
User selectable multi-colored LCD display
750 Memory Channels w/ 10 Banks
FCC 2013 Narrowband compliant (2.5 kHz)
Power on display: show battery voltage
Built-in CTCSS / DCS per channel
Programmable Time Out Timer (TOT)
Selectable step sizes of 2.5, 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 25 kHz
Multiple scan modes including priority
It comes with a power cord, microphone, pre-programmed for many Louisville area local repeater frequencies, an RT Systems Programming cable (NOTE – no programming software is included as you will need to purchase it separately), separate Vertex speaker, Powerwerx Desktop SS-30DV battery, Base Station Enclosure, and an electronic owner’s manual on a USB drive. All of this new runs approximately $560 and my price to you is $300. I have always used this radio as a base station but the remote head can be disconnected from the main unit if you wish. A remote connection cable is not included.
For inquires please E-mail me at
3) FT60R HT...................................................................$120. (reduced)
Yaesu FT-60R HT including microphone, charging cradle/charger, and manual. HT is programed for most repeaters in the Louisville area. Local sale only - no shipping. Asking $135.00 or best offer.
Paul NK4P
ARES Emergency Coordinator
Jefferson County/Louisville Metro
LICW #4575
4) TAIT model T2015-123-J00.......................................$199. ea
220 mhz commercial grade mobile transceivers – New in box. Have several.
TAIT model T2015-123-J00
25W
24 channels
220~270 mhz.
12dB SINAD better than -117dBm
CTCSS, DCS, 2/5 tone selcall.
Jim can program them for you before ship with its Windows SW. Programming cables are available from ebay. Operating and service manuals are available (I have the PDFs). $199 ea.
Programming SW info:
new 220 Mhz radios programmed to your channels — $250 | MarcoHams Classifieds
Contact K3AVR Jim (good on QRZ) or through
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5) Radio Equipment For Sale ........................................$500 for all OBO (Don K2KFE)
- IC-718 HF RADIO
- MFJ-949E VERSA TUNER II
- MFJ-4035MV POWER SUPPLY
I bought these items new from GIGAPARTS in 2021 at one time. I used them initially for 3-6 months before purchasing another radio. They were used inside only in a non-smoking and no pet environment. The 718 includes the power cable w/Power Pole connectors, manual and the mic. I do not have the boxes for them. I used the 718 on 03/04 and it worked flawlessly.
Asking $500 for all, OBO. Conctact Don K2KFE, email is up to date on QRZ.com.
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Equipment for sale by ARTS:
All items are for sale as local pick up items in Louisville, KY ONLY - no shipping available.
All items are used condition, sold as-is.
For more information, or to purchase or make an offer on an item, contact Greg WX8V, Bill KC4ZMZ, or Paul N9PMI. Email address are up to date on QRZ.com.
ARTS Club members who are current on their dues receive 30% discount off of prices listed for Club owned items.
1) IC7200………………………………..........................….$500
Includes Pelican case.
RigPix Database - Icom - IC-7200 link that includes a link to the manuals.
Built-in speech generator.
160 ~ 6m coverage.
100W out on SSB, CW
USB port:
- Command port
- Sound card RX/TX
IC-7200/IC-7600 | Firmware Download | Support | | Icom Inc. gives the USB driver and the installation guide download service.
No internal antenna tuner option – Drives a LDG IT-100 nicely, for example.
EEPROM (nonvolatile) memories.
2) ELECRAFT K2…………………..................….$950.
Very good condition. Low serial #. Everything works. Measured 12W out. With hard case and key. NOTE: SSB module KSB2 is NOT included, but available from Elecraft.com. Antenna tuner KAT2, Noise blanker KNB2, and filter/real-time-clock KAF2 are included. Price new for all from Elecraft is $2250.
Please contact Paul N9PMI – email good on QRZ.COM
3) KENWOOD TH-75A dual-band HT……………………$35
2m and 440 mhz HAM bands.
Detailed info link:
https://rigpix.com/kenwood/th75a.htm
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Contact Bill KC4ZMZ or Greg WX8V for info. Email addresses are current on QRZ.com
4) ICOM IC-V80 VHF Handheld Transceiver..........................................$60 ea
New in box never used. 
Click HERE view information on our on-air nets.
