New QTH for Allstar/Echolink Node
Brian KE0LTD is hosting at his QTH now.
Continue ReadingFara Dwain Raulerson – KBØQBF
Dwain Raulerson, 69, from Bailey Colorado died at Vibra Hospital in Thornton Colorado on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the age of 69. Dwain is survived by his daughter Carma Calhoun, son in law Kevin of Bailey Colorado, brother David and wife Candie of Westminster Colorado, brother Dwight and wife Pat of Broomfield Colorado and…
Continue ReadingEugene R. Bova (Padre) – WØWPD
Obituary From Brian NØVSA: I miss him very much. He had a very big impact on me and I am still trying to deal with it. From Pete NEØT: Padre, an iconic ham and friend to so many. From Dan WØDFU: On a web page on our site under testing and accommodations Padre had written…
Continue ReadingEd Espenschied – KBØWRY
Ed passed away in an Aurora hospital. He treasured his Ham license and was a member of PCRC for almost 20 years. He had been sick for an extended period. Graveside services/interment were planned to be on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Horn Cemetery at 11:00 A.M., presided over by Father John Auer, KBØUMU, pastor…
Continue ReadingJack Frank – WØDSV
From Sharon Heck NØDSV: With a heavy heart, I must pass on the news that Jack Frank is no longer with us. He experienced a stroke Friday evening and passed away overnight. He was a huge supporter of the HAM Radio and burro racing communities and he will definitely be missed. Speaking for myself, I…
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by Mike Kendall –KCØATI Secondary Type (Rechargeable) Lead Acid: Variety of capacities 1 to 500 Amp hours. Voltages 6 or 12 volts. Two major types: liquid filled or gel. The best type for use with ham equipment is the gel cells. There is less of a chance for a acid spill. These batteries like to…
Continue ReadingKERCHUNKING
by Padre – WØWPD While I don’t hear kerchunking on our machine as often as I do on others for obvious reasons, it happens often enough for me to remind folks of the problem with it. It is sometimes illegal. Kerchunking is legal — as long as one gives his/her call sign. Doing so without…
Continue ReadingIT’S SPRING – IT IS ANTENNA TIME
by Padre WØWPD The cold of the winter has left us. The heat of the summer is still a way off. Traditionally Spring is a choice time for antenna work. So is the Fall. Also, “they” say, if the weather is not perfect the work will be more successful. That’s an old ham tradition. Wait…
Continue ReadingSteve Finch – AIØW
Steve passed away in Florida where he had been living with his wife Sally for the past 3 years. Steve had been a member of PCRC and ARES D6, and was an active and strong supporter of ham radio all his life. He will be missed. Steve’s widow, Sally, has arranged a Memorial Service for…
Continue ReadingDolores Hart – KBØEKH
Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 19th at 3:00 PM at Newcomers Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd., Lakewood, CO. (303-274-6065). From Don AAØBZ:When I was Jefferson County Red Cross Communications Director and a Communications Support team member with state RACES, I remember the many times we would call on Neal KØUEM (SK) for…
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