Please plan to join us on Thursday night for the next OCARC general meeting, October  26 @ 7:30 PM.

Main Kelowna Firehall, side meeting room, 2255 Enterprise Way @ 1930 hours.

A benefit of being a club member is finding help from other members.

Many thanks to VE7EQN - Chris, VE7ENP - Tom , VE7VZ – Doug and VE7JXC - John with the antenna removal - Don Yule.

Googd Day,

Thank you all for your time effort in making this year’s JOTA a success!  Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience to a younger generation. 

Thanks again!

Mike Fleming ve7fi

Our next general meeting is September 28 at 7:30 PM.

With our current forest fire situation and not knowing if the firehall would be available for the general meeting. (Currently in use as an EOC).

We will be meeting at:

1628 Dickson Avenue (Landmark 4 building) basement boardroom

There are two ways to enter, as shown on the attached image.

(a) If you’re comfortable taking a single flight of stairs down, follow arrow A to enter the building via the basement entrance (the main entrance will be locked)

(b) If you prefer step-free access, follow arrow B and park in the underground parking lot (free) where you can enter the basement door without any stairs

The following equipment are for sale, contact information is at the end.

Collins 75A2 HF Communications Receiver - $150
The Collins 75A-2 HF is a high quality amateur band receiver.

Hammarlund SP-600 - $75
HF rCommunications Receiver.

Heathkit HD-15 - $10
Hybrid Phone Patch

Heathkit IP-2715 Battery Eliminator - $25

ICOM IC-R7000 - SOLD
Communications Receiver HF/VHF/UHF/FM/AM

ICOM TV-R7000 TV RX Adapter - $20

ITT Mackay Marine Reciver 3031A (needs some repair) - $150
The 3031A is a fully synthesized, dual conversion, maritime and fixed station communications receiver.

Kenwood R2000 HF Communications Reciver - $200

Kenwood TS-450S HF Transciever - SOLD

Mast Base - SOLD

Midland 77-202B CB Radio - $20

RCAF Type GR-10 HF Communications Reciever - $100

Realistic TRC-850 CB Base Station - $25

Trio Model 9R-50 HF Communications Receiver - $30

Zurich DPS-2512M - SOLD
8-Amp 120-V 60-Hertz DC Power Supply

Contact Susan 

susan@okanagan.net

250-769-1834

Walter Shawlee II passed away in his home on the morning of Monday (Sept 04, 2023). His family is going to have a reception this coming Saturday (Sept. 09) from 1500 to 1800 hrs.

The reception will be held at the family's home at 3394 Sunnyside Rd. West Kelowna, BC . Anyone who would like to pass on their condolences to his family are welcome to attend.

Walter hosted many "Stuff Day" events where he invited the OCARC and any other amateur radio operators to sell their own equipment for free.

He was a student in the last OCARC amateur radio course and was working on getting his basic amateur radio qualifications until his health failed.

He had a vast knowledge of electronics, a large supply of parts, and test equipment. He will be certainly be missed by the many people who knew him.

Complete package removed from service prior to vehicle sale two years ago. 

Package consists of:

  Icom IC 27A c/w mounting bracket, no mic 

  Argent Data Tracker 2, Model OT 2M unit

  PowerWerks Auto Power Off APO3 unit

  Deluco GPS unit 

Asking $150.00

Gord, VE7GFH

250-863-1035

Some of our members enjoyed a tour of AEM

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, radios, caution/warning panels, illuminated panel products, and airframe crack detection compliance sensors.

AEM offers dedicated troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment services to complement its product lines. AEM is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer and maintenance organization, holds EASA Part 145 Maintenance approval, is ISO9001/ AS9100D registered and certified under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.

AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Structural Monitoring Systems (SMS) Canada.

Thank you AEM for making the tour available.

Bob Jones would like to sell a Yaesu FT101 with FP 12 power supply.  All reasonable offers will be considered.

Contact Bob Jones at    r.w.jones@shaw.ca

HAM Recipe For Beans

INGREDIENTS: (about 10 servings)

1 pound ground beef

8 slices bacon

One 28 ounce can (cooked) pork (ham) and (Navy or Kidney) beans, (drained)

One 8 ounce can of pork and beans, (not drained)

1 cup chopped onion                                      

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon mustard

1 Tablespoon vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a frying pan, brown the ground beef, then drain and set aside.

Next, cook the bacon in that frying pan until crispy.  Let cool then crumble or chop into small pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked canned beans, ground beef, bacon, onion bits, white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and vinegar.

Cook in an electric slow cooker on high for 1 hour, (stirring occasionally), or on low for 2-3 hours.

Alternatively you could cook in a baking dish in a 350°F (225°c) oven for 1 hour.

How about a HAM CONVERTER project?

Spice up the HAM Recipe For Beans upgrade to a Chili Con Carne?

INGREDIENTS:

/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp garlic bits

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp chili pepper

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp dried red pepper bits

Preparation Instructions:

In your blender, add the ingredients listed above, one spice at a time, starting with the larger red pepper bits followed by the next smaller, down to the smallest spice particles.

Mix well, and grind to a fine consistency. Makes about ½ a cup of Cajun style seasoning.

Are you brave? (I dare you)

Add this seasoning to the HAM Recipe For Beans