> Mini Night of Nights 2016 February 6! (and you're invited!)

> Presentation - MRHS History of Wireless and KPH - February 9

Before we get into the meat of Newsletter 54 we must remind all True Believers of two things they already know:

1. We're an all volunteer organization

2. Keeping two major radio facilities functioning is amazingly expensive

None of what you see in this Newsletter and in past Newsletters would be possible without the vision, trust and faith of True Believers around the world.  Here's a good example:

We have many Watkins-Johnson WJ-8718 communications receivers in service.  These are considered premium receivers and were very expensive when originally purchased.  They still demand high prices today.  However after decades of service these receivers have become difficult and expensive to repair.  We do our best to maintain them in-house but the reality is that we often need to send them to the one remaining facility that still has the parts and skill needed to keep these receivers running.  Needless to say this is an expensive process.  But we feel that keeping the original KPH equipment on line and working is a major part of what our project is about.

If you can consider a donation to the MRHS it would be tremendously appreciated and will keep the WJ-8718s and the other equipment in our charge in working condition.  And remember, we're a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so your donation is completely tax deductible.  And it's easy! Just click on the yellow button.

 

> Mini Night of Nights 2016 February 6!

 

On 6 February 2016 Pacific time Maritime Radio Historical Society station KSM will conduct a "mini Night of Nights" oriented specifically toward medium frequency transmissions. We will extend the KSM operating hours well into the evening our time to give as many listeners as possible the opportunity to hear our medium frequency signals. All our HF channels will be active as well. MRHS amateur station K6KPH will be guarding its usual channels for KSM signal reports and general contacts. Here are some details:

KSM will continue operations past 0000Z on these frequencies (in kc):

K6KPH will guard:

Check HERE for more details from the ARRL amateur organization about the planned US and Canadian activities which will begin earlier than the MRHS operations.

MRHS Transmitter Supervisor Steve Hawes plans to be aboard SS RED OAK VICTORY/KYVM using the ITT/Mackay radio console that he himself lovingly restored.  Listen for KYVM on 500kc and 425kc exchanging traffic with KSM.

If you've read this far here's your reward: visit us and whisper the words "true believer" to be granted access to our special equipment storage area. We call it the Treasure Room.

> Presentation - MRHS History of Wireless and KPH

Richard Dillman will present his award winning slide show and narration of the history of wireless and KPH at the Benicia, CA Radio Club on 9 February.  You're invited to attend.  And it's free!

You'll learn about the earliest days of the American Marconi Company in Marin County dating back to 1914 and about station PH (later KPH) from its beginnings in 1905.


If you have radio in your soul or just like history, this presentation is for you.

Date: Tuesday, 9 February

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Benicia Downtown Fire Station, 150 Military West, Benicia, CA

See you there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for reading this this latest update of what we're up to at the MRHS.  We very much look forward to hearing you on the air or seeing you in person during the mini-Night of Nights.  Until then we wish you the best of luck and fair winds & following seas.

 

73,

 

MRHS