Meetings

The Vienna Wireless Society meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at the Oakton High School which is located at 2900 Sutton Road. Meetings start at 7:30PM. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are always welcome!

Directions to Oakton High School:

The school is located on Sutton Road, which intersects with Route 123. Take the Nutley Street exit off of Interstate 66 toward Vienna. Make a left onto 123 (heading South) and contine to the second traffic light. Make a left turn at Sutton Road and continue to a 4 way stop, just past ball fields on your right. Turn Right at the 4 way stop and park in front of the school (in large parking lot along the East side of the building). Look for door 2. Enter Door 2, and proceed to the Lecture Hall on the left.

 

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Oakton High School

 

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Programs

The second half of every VWS meeting features a program on a technical topic. Programs are always different and interesting. Below are notes on VWS programs from the past 30 days. A complete index of VWS programs is available here.

August 27th, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting Minutes

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on September 10th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting Minutes – Aug 27, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Jim, W4JTP formally opened the meeting at 7:35 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 39   NO GUESTS:   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Tom, N4ZPT: Is the newly elected Fairfax County ARES coordinator   Pete, KG4OJT: Updated Membership on past NAQP-SSB contest held in Blue Mountain State Lodge 14 operators with 20+/- total attendees App. 400 contacts made Good food as usual   Pete, K6BFA: Thanked everyone who helped clean up the Blue Mountain State Lodge after contest $200 security deposit was returned by facility due to Club’s careful use of the lodge Opened silent bidding for 3 remaining boxes of Dave Wiesen’s, K2VX (sk) amateur radio “stuff.”   BREAK:   Refreshments provided by:     Pam, KB9SCM Luke, KB3SHJ   50/50 Winner – Frank, W4NUA   FREEBIES:   Ed Kesler: BNC jumper cables   Dennis, WA4QMS: Photoshop elements   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: Made presentation of his newly-purchased FLEX-1500 computer-controlled amateur radio Tom, N4ZPT who also recently purchased a FLEX-1500 aided with parts of the presentation   Jim, W4JTP formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

July 23rd, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting Minutes

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on September 10th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Jul 23, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Jim, W4JTP formally opened the meeting at 7:35 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 34   NO GUESTS:   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Pete, K6BFA: NAQP-cw contest on Aug 7th will be held in his home from 1pm – 1am Members are invited to participate as operators, loggers or eaters-of-chocolate-chip cookies announced that the 12-hr NAQP-SSB contest will be held on Aug 21st at the Blue Mountain Estates still collecting QSL cards from Members for display   Bob, AJ4RS: Announced the need for volunteers to assist with the Marine Corps Marathon. Sign-up on Marine Corps website; call Bob for further information   Jim, W4JTP: Announced Berryville hamfest Announced VA Beach State Convention on Sept 11   BREAK:   Refreshments provided by:     John, KA4YMA Steven, N4SK   50/50 Winner – Sheila, KI4WKY   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: Opened the “Solder Something And Bring It In” presentation Ron, WA6YOU: Small Wonder cw transceiver kit Demonstrated proper soldering techniques Introduced handy homebrew tools 25 w Jenson soldering iron Recommended 63/37 lead solder Recommended “technotools.com” as reliable tools’ supplier Lee, KD4RE: hf x-ceiver boards rf amplifier 20W PEP output audio-driven input board phase-shift network board  §         Nick, o       APRS tracker board for high altitude balloon project o       Program interface board §         Homebrew etched board   §         Hap, KJ4BWP o       “Hendricks” direct conversion kit. 14.060 fixed frequency   §         Gary, KI4EKM: o       High-voltage probe for spectrum analyzer   §         Mel, KI4WKZ: o       Low power, 10 W watt meter for 20/40 meter cw x-mitter that he built for last year’s entry   §         Byron, W4SSY: o       Remote control for his QRP rig; works in 300-400 ft range   §         Pete, K6BFA: o       Soldered ends of “curly” chords to cw key   §         Dennis, WA4QMS: o       “Butternut” 2-element beam antenna for 10/20 meters   §         Tom, N4ZPT: o       “Elecraft” K2 x-ceiver §         Motherboard §         Digital control and regulator board §         Front panel board   §         Kurt, WA4SMI: o       1954 QST-article x-mitter   §         Mike, AE4R: o       1955 “Johnson Viking Adventurer” x-mitter §         Stand-by transmit switch §         Relay for high-voltage on/off   Jim, W4JTP formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

July 9th, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Jul 9, 2010

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on July 13th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Jul 9, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Jim, W4JTP formally opened the meeting at 7:30 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 29   GUEST: Don Landes, NU3H   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Ray, KJ4CNN: presented Field Day – 2010 final report unofficial ARRL score is 10,360   Pete, KG4OJT: announced that the 12-hr NAQP-SSB contest will be held at the Blue Mountain Estates there are still 8 printed VWS Membership Directories available for $4 each to VWS Members presented treasurer’s report  the Club spent less than $1,000 on Field Day – 2010 Field Day expenditures were under budget   Pete, K6BFA: NAQP-cw contest on 1st weekend in August will be held in his home Members are invited to participate as operators, loggers or eaters-of-chocolate-chip cookies still collecting QSL cards from Members for display still looking for 1 volunteer for the refreshment committee   Terry, N4ZH: Collecting outgoing QSL cards for the ARRL bureau   Ray, K5RJ: is holding John Boyd’s W4WG Alpha 78 amplifier which is for sale. asking price is $1,500. contact Ray directly for additional information   Mike, K3MT: announced that he is offering lots of FREE equipment – mostly electronic. contact him directly on 703-757-7071 or email him at k3mt (at) arrl (dot) net   Kevin, N4KL: announced that the “Solder-Something-And-Bring-It-In” Challenge will be held at the next meeting Members are encouraged to bring in their projects whether they are finished or not   Jim, W4JTP: Presented the 2009 VA QSO Party certificates to those Members who participated Club distinguished itself as 2nd Multi-Op Station in the Virginia Club distinguished itself as 1st Multi-Op Station in Fairfax County   FREEBIES:   Pete, K6BFA – free magazines Brian, WV4V – free magazines and UPS (w/o battery)   BREAK:   Refreshments provided by:     Bob, WB4KLJ John, KA4YMA Steven, N4SK   50/50 Winner – Skip, KF4ZXX (donated winnings to Club’s treasury)   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: presented DVD feature film, “Navaho Code Talkers” DVD provided by Sheila, KI4WKY   Jim, W4JTP formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

June 11th, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Jun 11, 2010

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on July 13th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Jun 11, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Jim, W3JTP formally opened the meeting at 7:30 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 39   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Pete, K6BFA: asked for 4 refreshment committee volunteers Ione, KJ4FHL volunteered Tim, KI4PVF volunteered John, KA4YMA volunteered 1 more volunteer needed   Ray, KJ4CNN: discussed specifics of Field Day - 2010 with the Membership  Band Captains volunteered Byron, W4SSY: non-40 cw Tom, N4ZPT: 40/15 voice/digital Rick, N6CY: 40/15 cw Jim, KF4OD: Satellite/EME Pete, K6BFA: GOTA Need non-40 voice Other Field Day duties Bob, WB4KLV: copy W1AW Bulletin Lee, KD4RE: chef Tom, K4TCM: chef Steven, N5SK: chef Jim, AG4MA: porta-john Pete, KG4OJT: computer network administrator Kevin, N4KL: Lock-up transport Bruce, N3PQT: Lock-up transport Logging software: N1MM Power provided by gas generators   Pete, KG4OJT: reported that the Club bought the gas generators for Field Day sent a check to NVCC for Winterfest 2011 sent a check to the Annandale Swim and Dive Club for facility use during VA QSO Party competition   Mike, AE4R: gave a report on the Club’s 10-meter net operations will be held on Thursday @ 8:30 pm on or about 28.444 MHz   Dennis, WA4QMS: announced that he finished his college studies for his specialization certificate   FREEBIES:   Jim Nagle, KF4OD – free manuals   BREAK:   Refreshments – Pam, KB9SCM   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: played a variety of ham-related videos from You-Tube and other sources   Jim, W3JTP formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

May 28th, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – May 28, 2010

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on July 13th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – May 28, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Ray, KJ4CNN formally opened the meeting at 7:30 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 30   GUESTS: Dave Carnes, KJ4BVH Martin Rothfield, KB3UJQ Nick Beauregard, NO CALL Abe Drier, KJ4SFB Anthony Nelson, KI4ZDR   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Tom, N4ZPT: announced annual Marine Corps Marathon 8 volunteers are needed call Tom to volunteer   Bob, AJ4RS: showed off last year’s Marine Corps Marathon volunteer T-shirt   Pete, KG4OJT: reported that the Club bought the gas generators for Field Day sent a check to NVCC for Winterfest 2011 sent a check to the Annandale Swim and Dive Club for facility use during VA QSO Party competition   Mike, AE4R: gave a report on the Club’s 10-meter net operations will be held on Thursday @ 8:30 pm on or about 78.444 MHz   Dennis, WA4QMS: announced that he finished his college studies for his specialization certificate   FREEBIES:   Jim Nagle, KF4OD – free manuals   BREAK:   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: Introduced Mel, KI4WKZ who updated the Membership about the high altitude balloon project that reached a record altitude.   Ray, KJ4CNN formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

May 14th, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – May 14, 2010

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on July 13th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – May 14, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Ray, KJ4CNN formally opened the meeting at 7:35 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 36   GUEST: Mike Dinolfo, N4MWP Chris Patton, W3CUM, Loudon Amateur Radio Club Ron Payne, WA6YOU   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Ray, KJ4CNN: Dayton Hamfest is this weekend, May 14 – 16 many VWS Members are in attendance announced that Field Day – 2010 Band Captains are forming their teams   Chris Patton, W3CUM: 2-meter Bluemont repeater will provide Field Day information during Field Day at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 pm   BREAK:   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: introduced Ron Payne,WA6YOU who gave a point-for-point presentation on how to properly crimp many different amateur radio wires and cables addressed different ways to connect radio gear544   Ray, KJ4CNN formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

April 23rd, 2010 - The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Apr 23, 2010

Notes Posted By Ray Anderson on July 13th, 2010

The Vienna Wireless Society General Membership Meeting – Apr 23, 2010   Meeting Place: Oakton High School Auditorium   Jim, W4JTP formally opened the meeting at 7:35 pm   TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 39   GUEST: Regis Gottus, KF4PTY   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Steven, N5SK: announced QRP To The Field to be held tomorrow, Saturday starting @ 11:30 at Glyndon Park in Vienna   Mel, KI4WKZ: announced that a Balloon meeting will be held on Sunday at his house will be live on the air between 9:00 and 10:00 am turned on at Byron’s W4SSY home balloon will be launched from Strasburg, VA   Ray, KJ4CNN: discussed Field Day – 2010 specifics asked for volunteers   Pete, K6BFA: picked up Members’ QSL cards for public display announced that Field Day – 2010 memorabilia orders have been placed   Pete, KG4OJT: reminded Members that memberships need to be renewed before membership roster is purged of outdated data   John, KA4YMA: announced that the Technology Summit on May 1 needs volunteers   Rick, N6CY: announced that there will be the Annual Armed Forces Day Cross Band Test on May 8 on HF frequencies will be publishes amateurs will listen on MARS frequencies and respond on HAM frequencies   FREEBIES:   Pete, KG4OJT – free electronic car starter remote   BREAK:   Refreshments – Pam, KB9SCM         50/50 Winner – Frank, W$NUA   MEETING PRESENTATION:   Kevin, N4KL: introduced Rick. N6CY who gave a presentation on US submarine communications   Jim, W4JTP formally adjourned the meeting after the presentation.   Respectfully submitted by: Ray Anderson, KJ4CNN Secretary, VWS   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

A complete index of VWS programs is available here.

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