Dear Fellow Hams,
      The weather seems to be going from one extreme to another! The dry spell was ended by 3 1/2 inches of rain in early June, replenishing the vernal pools. From close to a frost on June 11, the temperature soared to 91 F by the 15th! It looks like the potatoes in the Valley are off to a good start with a lot of growth after the rain.

      Yesterday (June 15th) was Kid's Day on amateur radio. KC1SE and I were prepared for some kids at his house, but at the last moment one group canceled and I think the heat kept others away.  We did listen to the activity. We heard a six year old and a four year old, and several youngsters on a battleship. Most of them sounded like experienced hams, and best of all they sounded enthusiastic and excited. Kid's Day is a great opportunity for getting young people interested in the hobby. Next year we plan to advertise the event better, perhaps by visiting the schools a month before.

     Speaking of advertising, N7GLR wrote a press release for the June 13th Saint John Valley Times , titled "St. John Valley ham radio operators ready field day." The title stretches all the way across the top of a page. Eye catching! Thanks, Charles.

                                                   N1UYA , Gale

Address comments, questions, or suggestions to: 
Gale Flagg  108 Franklin School RD
Fort Kent  ME 04743 
Phone: 207-834-6670
E-mail: galeflagg@sjv.net

Called to Order:  18:35 by N1UYA
In Attendance:   KW1C, N1FRX,  N1PMS, N1CGV, N1UYA, N1CHF, N1JHD, N1QMC, N7GLR.
Secretary's Minutes: N1PMS made a motion to dispense with reading of the minutes. N1CGV seconded. Passed.
Treasurer's Report: May Bal.: $201.93 + Interest $.38 + $12.00 Dues,   New balance: $214.31. 

(Note: Dues are due from most members at this time. Check Membership list on   www.qsl.net/n1chf
or contact N1UYA or N1CHF   for expiration date.)
Old Business: 
Rocky Mountain: Batteries 13.7v.  Batteries 54 F. Shack 54 F.  It still  may be necessary to press any single tone to activate the repeater and each time after the ID, depending on conditions. The solar controller is being tested for three weeks before it is taken to Rocky Mt..
Proposed Member: AH8T, Ricky Martin, Still no contact with him.

Calm;Smoke rises vertically water like a mirror.  <1mph
Smoke drifts; ripples in the water, like scales.  (1 -3 mph)
Leaves rustle,  feel wind on the face, glassy wavelets (4-7 mph)
Leaves and twigs move, crests begin to break  (8-12 mph)
Thin branches move, dust and paper fly, waves higher, frequent 
white caps (13-18mph)
 
 
 

           The 146.640- Repeater Update

     N1CHF rescued the 146.640 repeater when it was unceremoniously dumped from the tower. Several members have voiced their feelings about the lack of a warning to us. Courtesy certainly would have dictated notification so that we could make other arrangements. Since we provide emergency communications through the repeater it is hard to understand why we were not told. 
 
     N1CHF put .64 back on the air with a home made 5/8 antenna and RG8 with high loss. The repeater has lost coverage with this and the faithful check ins on our net from PI can no longer get into .64. There are others who cannot get into it. N1CHF will improve things with  the original antenna (which needed repair) and low loss feed line. At least it is on the air, and we thank Steve again for his work doing it.

      The net has been pretty inactive since the abrupt event in .64's life. Please check in if you hear us.

    At the last meeting there was quite a lot of discussion about a new location for the repeater and the mechanics of setting it up. When we have more information we will notify you. 

Finland Dumond

     N1UYA was in Madawaska on June 11 and visited W1TCF at Highview Manor. He was lying on his bed doing exercises! He was happy to be in a private room so that he could do his exercises without hitting the wall or the fellow next to him! He sat right up and we talked for a half hour. He likes it at Highview. He says the care is excellent and the food is good,--- too good. He has asked them to cut back on his snacks. He goes out for walks, and as always is a keen observer of nature. Now that he has a private room, he will have his computer set up, so we should be hearing from him on line soon.

    The day of the canoe trip was gray and cool. It was 48 when I left home. By the time N1CHF, N1CGV, and N1UYA got to the starting point at the American Dream, it was pouring rain. Some of the seniors were not equipped with rain gear. Suffice it to say they were cold and miserable. N1CGV was mobile along the route. N1UYA and N1CHF were in a canoe. We were told to let them know at Riverside Park when the canoeists were five miles away so the pizzas could be ready. The wind blew up river, and most of the canoes zigzagged down to Ft. Kent. The wind was very strong. Not so nice when you have to paddle hard going downstream! One of us should have been in a chaperone boat with motors, because when a canoe capsized in front of us we could not get the attention of one of the outboards going by.

Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel tower, 16" x 16" x 16". Includes mounting hardware. Best Offer. N1JHD--go check it out! 
Heil BM-10 microphone boom set   $35.
MFJ 451X  keyer  $35 Contact Charles Zafonte N1FRX  834-6273
RADIO SHACK-HTX212-- 2 meter Mobile.  $75.00
PYRAMID-- 10 Amp Power Supply.  $30.00 Contact N1YQU 455-820

Translations  can be strange: collected by Richard Lederer:
* Angry Raisins (for The Grapes Of Wrath in Japan). * On the wrapper of a Russian Ice Cream Bar: "Do not taste our Ice Cream when it is too hard. Please continue your conversation until the Ice Cream grows into a softer.  By adhering this advisement you will fully appreciate the  wonderful Soviet Ice Cream." * "Visit Our Bargain Basement---one flight up."  Enter and find "Pork Handbags"  on sale.  Signs in Amman, Jordan.