October - Lake County Amateur Radio Association (LCARA)

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10 METER ROUNDTABLE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT @ 2030 HRS
28.450 MHZ
LCARA TWO METER NET
THURSDAY EVENING @ 1900 HRS
147.210 MHZ
LCARA WEB SITE
wwwlcara.org
LCARA’s Node
Number: 6577
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Volume 36, Issue 10 .
OCTOBER 2014
The PATCH
Published by the Lake County Amateur Radio Association
P O Box 868
Painesville, OH 44077-0868
The Patch Staff
Editor: Ron Corban KC8BTN
LCARA Officers
Ed Kopcak
KB8BKE
(VACANT)
Rick White
W8QL
John Nelson
KD8TZC
(VACANT)
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director at Large
STANDING COMMITTEES
ARES/Public Service Mike Goffos
Contest
Reno Tonsi
DX
Jim Pyle
Field Day Chairperson Jim Pyle
Field Day Assistant
Greg Smith
Fundraising
(Vacant)
Historical Society
Bob Mekinda
History
Scott Farnham
Publicity
Vance Roth
Communications
Greg Smith
Sunshine
Connie Tonsi
Trustee, N8BC
Bob Liddy
Web Master LCARA
Bill Wihebrink
OCTOBER MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077 7:30 PM
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WB8ZGH
WT8C
AA8OY
AA8OY
N9AGC
K8QXO
KO8O
KA8YHZ
N9AGC
KB8ZZW
K8BL
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To All Members:
We are looking to have a Christmas Dinner on December 10, 2014, a Wednesday Evening at the
Lake County Historical Society. Looking at 6:30 PM and it would be a catered dinner costing between
$10 and $25 per person. This is being researched at this time and will depend on the number of attendees. Please advise Connie Tonsi at [email protected] as soon as possible if you will attend and how
many in your party.
Thank you in advance for your prompt response and cooperation.
Regards
Robert Mekinda K8QXO
Minutes from September 3, 2014 Meeting
Board Members Present:
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KB8BKE – Ed - President
W8QL – Rick - Secretary
KD8TZC – John - Treasurer
Secretary at Large – Open
Vice President - Open
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Ed – KB8BKE and started the meeting with a round of introductions.
There was no real program this evening
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Meeting Minutes:
1. No corrections to the Patch.
2. No correspondence was received.
3. John – KD8TZC gave the report. There was a very generous donation made on behalf of the CTC –
Sunday Ride in June through Jim – AA8OY.
4. 0 new members.
5. No board meeting report.
6. No ARRL report.
7. Jim – AA8OY gave the DX report. He noted the great DX opportunities but also noted poor band
conditions.
8. No Education Report
9. Mike – WB8ZCH noted no emergency activity.
10. Mike – WB8ZCH, Upcoming events for public service:
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Meeting Minutes Continued
11. Ohio State Parks on the Air – September 6, 2014
12. Northern Ohio Marathon – Lake Health – Sunday, October 12, 2014
13. Perry Nuclear Practice Drill – 9/10/14 Details forthcoming
14. Perry Nuclear Evaluated Drill – September 23, 2014 Details forthcoming
15. Ron – KC8BTN again requested more input for the Patch. He still needs articles, ideas, pictures, stories, and drawings for projects.
16. Greg - N9AGC informed us that the Willoughby remote site is up and running. The Thompson site
has the antenna installed at 470 feet and just needs the transmitter and receiver installed to be operational. West access should be better with the Willoughby remote site up and running. Greg noted
that once the Thompson site is up and running, the PL tone will be active and there will be no choice
but to use the PL tone for the whole system.
17. Sunshine Report – Bill Wihebrink’s father passed away just recently.
18. No Report for the Thursday night 2 meter, 147.21 net but still going.
19. Mike - WB8ZGH, noted the 10 meter net on 28.450 is still going on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM,
with 8 -10 check-ins on average.
20. Swap and Sell: Jim – KD8AKJ noted that he had a 1939, Allied Knight, 3 band receiver to be given to
a good home.
21. Old Business: None
22. New Business: None
23. Announcements: Next month’s meeting and all in the future will continue to be held at the Lake County Historical Society (LCHS) meeting room. Bob – K8QXO discussed having the Christmas Party at
the LCHS. The choice to cater is Longo’s or Boston Market. After a short discussion it was decided
that we would have the Christmas Party on the December meeting night of December 3, 2014, at 7:00
PM and catered by Longo’s. Reasonable alcoholic drinks will be permitted. Bob also noted that the
LCHS would be open during the winter months on Tuesday through Friday. The Director – Kathy
(who, by the way retires at the end of the year!), wants us to participate in developing a training class
to reach/teach young people at Riverside High School about Ham Radio.
24. The 50-50 raffle winner was announced.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM
Submitted by;
W8QL – Rick – Secretary
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LCARA Meeting Attendance Sheet
3rd.. of September, 2014
Ed,KB8BKE, Greg,N9AGC, Jim,AA8OY, Mike, WB8ZGH, Connie,KB8ZZ, Reno,WT8C, Bill,KD8HSI, Larry,KB8QKC,
Rick,W8QL, Bob, K8QXO, Ron,KC8BTN, Vance,KA8YHZ, Fritz,K8WLF, Dee,W1HEO, Len,WA8EJO, Cal,W8BZP,
John, KD8TZC, Tom, KD8SJG, Jim, KD8AKJ, Joe, KD8PFB, and Joe, N8JKO.
All operators that participated in the Bike Ride in June, it was very much appreciated. LCARA
received a generous donation from the Cleveland Touring Club for the support from all the hams.
BACKSCATTER for OCTOBER 2014
130 Years Ago: Greenwich was adopted as the universal meridian. It was determined that all longitude
would be calculated both east and west from this meridian up to 180 degrees It was passed 22-1 with San
Domingo voting against, and France & Brazil abstaining. Greenwich lies on the River Thames, a few miles
from central London.
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35 Years Ago: The World Administrative Radio Council (WARC) begins September 24 in Geneva,
Switzerland. Hams hope for an allocation near 10 MHz, as well as elimination of short wave broadcasting on 40 meters.
Geneva, Switzerland 1979
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The latest Tech/General call issued for the 8 area is N8BJK.
31 Years Ago: The last hand-cranked magneto telephones in the United States went out of service. Prior to that time a
resident's number could be as short as 33.
30 Years Ago: Jack Bricker, KB8WC, becomes the first in the area to operate newly radioactive China, BY.
The ARRL becomes a VEC, joining W5YI, DeVries, and a number of other organizations in administrating the new license
program.
Newsletter editor Gary, KC8GN, reports “Blessed is he who expects no gratitude, for he shall not be disappointed”.
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BACKSCATTER CONTINUED
25 Years Ago: The program at LCARA’s October meeting is on the new mode of packet radio. This follows September’s
program on the use of the new DX cluster.
The FCC gives 220-222 MHz to UPS, and establishes “Line A” along the Canadian border, prohibiting transmissions in
the 420-430 MHz band to protect Canadian commercial users.
20 Years Ago: Eric, KF8YK resigns as newsletter editor.
15 Years Ago: Newsletter Editor Tim, KQ8TC, discusses the September LCARA meeting, where “a lady from Mentor told
a tale about a CBer neighbor that was worthy of the Jerry Springer … show. The story involved sex, intimidation, wire
taps, various conspiracies, and radio interference.”
10 Years Ago: A Quarter Century Quiz tests one’s knowledge of ham radio in 1979:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In 1979 a Heathkit SB104A HF transceiver cost how much?
The Radio Amateur Callbook listed how many US hams?
The country deleted from DXCC was _____?
The final tubes in Kenwood’s TS-520S were _____?
Cushcraft’s 3-band yagi was the _____?
Answers: 1. $699.95 2. 370,000 3. Canal Zone 4. S-2000A 5. ATB-34
5 Years Ago: The October LCARA program is Jeff Covelli, WA8SAJ on Radios of the Past.
The Red Cross is planning to sell their Painesville building, our meeting site.
THE REMOVAL OF THE ARC AND LCARA TOWER ON BANK STREET IN PAINESVILLE (Photos by KC8BTN)
Scott, KO8O, LCARA Historian
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“Do what you can where you are with what you have. “
— Theodore Roosevelt
DX Alert, October 2014
Nauru Island, C2 – LZ1GC will operate as C21GC until October 14. He will be on 1.8 – 50 MHz listening up or down per
his instructions.
Lord Howe Island, VK9L – 16 European operators will arrive October 12 and operate 10 stations on 1.8 – 50 MHz as
VK9DLX until October 29. They will use VK9LM for the CQ Worldwide DX contest.
Togo, 5V – Look for 5V7DV, 5V7PS and 5V7ST until October 3.
Austral Islands, FO/A – N7QT will be QRV as TX5D October 3-13 focusing on 80 and 40 meters using CW, SSB and
digital modes
Seychelles, S7 - DL2SBY will operate as S79KB from October 4-28 on 10-28 MHz on CW, SSB and RTTY.
Vanuatu, YJ – YJ0X will be QRV by four New Zeeland ops October 3-14. Two stations will be on operating CW, SSB and
RTTY on 1.8 – 50 MHz
Tokelau, ZK3 – SP5EAQ and SP5ES will be QRV October 8-30 on 80-10 meters using ZK3Q and ZK3E.
St. Maarten, PJ7 - Ed, WA1ZAM will be QRV as PJ7PL from September 21 to October 15 on the HF bands using CW,
SSB and RTTY. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide RTTY DX contest.
Gabon, TR - Alain, F6CTL is QRV as TR8CA. His length of stay is unknown.
Christmas Islands, VK9X - Rob, N7QT and Melanie, AB1UH are QRV as VK9AN until October 2. Activity is on 80 to 10
meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.
Happy Hunting!
Jim Pyle, AA8OY
Thanks to ARRL DX
October 13th.
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Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group
Next meeting of the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group is at the Painesville Perkins on Tuesday, Ocst
tober 21 . at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast orders start being taken at 8:30 am. This group averages 10-15
people from all counties, and it provides a great opportunity to meet other Hams. This is not a club
event. Please encourage any Hams or Non-Hams you know to attend. It is a fun gathering.
HAM EXAMS IN LAKE COUNTY
LCARA OFFERS TESTING EVERY OTHER MONTH
The Lake County Amateur Radio Association will be holding its 2014 Amateur Radio license exams at
the Kirtland Library, on the following dates:
Saturday, October 4
Saturday, December 6
This bi-monthly schedule is the first Saturday of every even-numbered month (e.g., February being the second
month, etc.), and will be held at the Kirtland Library, 1.7 miles south of I-90 on Route 306. The
library is on the left, immediately after the Marathon gas station.
To register, you will need the NCVEC 605 Form, which will be available at the test. If you would like to
complete one ahead of time, you can find it at arrl.org/files/file/ncvec605-3.pdf.
The tests will start at 12 Noon. Please arrive a few minutes early.
Please bring the original and a copy of both your license and any CSCEs you may have to the exam. The cost is $15.00,
and if you wish to pay by check, it should be made out to the ARRL/VEC. Identification is also necessary, with a picture
ID. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Farnham, KO8O, at (440)256-0320.
For Sale 50 foot Rhon tower.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Contact; John KB8YJY at 440-298-1996
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MARK YOUR LCARA CALENDER 2014
Event
LCARA Meeting
VE Testing
LCARA Brd. Meeting
Lake Health Marathon
Jamboree on the Air
JJO(JOTA)
Breakfast
Beggar’s Night
ARES & Wx Net
Ten Meter Roundtable
Two Meter Net
Contact
Location
Date
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Scott, KO8O
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Lake County Historical SocieKirtland
Library
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Perkins, Painesville
Radio Rm Historical Society
147.210 and 444.650
28.450
147.210
10/01
10/04
10/07
10/12
10/17-10/19
10/21
10/30
MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
More information will appear on LCARA Web Site, Yahoo Group, and various nets as available.
Neighboring Hamfests
Event
2014 Conneaut ARC (W8BHZ)
Hamfest
Massillon ARC Hamfest
Sponsor
Conneaut Amateur Radio Club & American Legion
Auxiliary Cowle 151 http://qsl.net/w8bhz/
Massillon Amateur Radio Club
http://www.w8np.org
Willoughby Repeater Being Up Dated
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Location
Conneaut, OH
Date
10/19/2014
Massillon, OH
11/02/2014
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REQUEST FOR OPERATORS
LAKE HOSPITAL SYSTEM
NORTHERN OHIO M ARATHON
OCTOBER 12, 2014
FAIRPORT HARBOR, OHIO
LAKE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION (LCARA WWW.LACARA.ORG) WILL BE ASSISTING LAKE HOSPITAL SYSTEM WITH
THEIR 2ND ANNUAL NORTHERN OHIO MARATHON ON OCTOBER 12, 2014 STARTING AT 7:30 A.M.
W E WILL BE PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT AT 16 WATER STOPS ACROSS THE RACE COURSE, AT THE START & FINISH
LINES, INSIDE VARIOUS SUPPORT VEHICLES, AND IN SEVERAL OTHER SUPPORTING ROLES INVOLVING AMATEUR COMMUNICATIONS.
THIS EVENT WILL BE COMPRISED OF FOUR SEPARATE RACES: A FULL 26.2 MILE MARATHON, A 13.1 MILE HALF MARATHON, A 5K RUN
AND A TWO MILE WALK.
THE RACE WILL TRAVERSE THE CITIES OF FAIRPORT HARBOR, GRAND RIVER AND MENTOR, SO WE WILL NEED APPROXIMATELY 30
OPERATORS FOR THE EVENT TO GO SMOOTHLY. IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THESE COMMUNITIES, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO PROVIDE
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IF POSSIBLE.
IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP US, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE GOFFOS, WB8ZGH AT 440-255-6560 OR BY EMAIL AT
[email protected] AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. W HEN RESPONDING BY EMAIL, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
FIRST & LAST NAME
CALL SIGN
EMAIL ADDRESS
CELL PHONE # WITH AREA CODE
DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN SAFETY VEST AND/OR AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLE MAGNET SIGNS?
RADIO EQUIPMENT HT W/ MAG MOUNT ANTENNA, MOBIL UNIT?
LCARA THANKS YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO ASSIST US WITH THIS PUBLIC SERVICE EVENT. W HEN YOU SIGN UP TO HELP, YOU
WILL BE EMAILED ADDITIONAL DETAILS PERTAINING TO THE LOGISTICS OF THE EVENT, AND YOU WILL BE UPDATED WITH ANY AND ALL
CHANGES TO THE PLANNING PROCESS THAT AFFECTS YOU.
RACE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTP://WWW.LAKEHEALTHRUNNING.COM/RACEINFO_OCTOBER.ASPX
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE LCARA EVENT STAFF;
MIKE GOFFOS [email protected] RON CORBAN [email protected]
JOE VALENCIC [email protected]
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A preliminary report received indicates that FEMA evaluators rendered no formal findings to the State
of Ohio or any of the counties involved with our Hostile Action-Based (HAB) exercise that was conducted
on the 23rd.
No findings, especially related to such a complex exercise, is a significant achievement and represents
excellent work by all. You have every right to be proud.
Larry Greene-Director
Lake County Emergency Management Agency
The Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival
The Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival is on Saturday October 4th and 5th, 2014. The festival opens at 8am and concludes at
6pm. Looking for volunteers to once again come help with the festival.
What do amateur radio operators do? We help by assisting people walk across State Route 322 between the festival and
the town hall. We also walk the festival keeping a watchful eye for mischief, civil disturbances, and medical emergencies. Hams help with the kids parade on Saturday and the festival parade on Sunday.
The Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival has always been a great time. The Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Committee is very appreciative of our efforts. Therefore, all those who volunteer will receive a nice pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. All those who volunteer on Sunday also get to enjoy an awesome and delicious turkey dinner Sunday
evening.
Where is Huntsburg, Ohio? State Routes 322 and 528 in Eastern Geauga County.
Sound like fun? Please sign up by clicking on this LINK. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
73 de Matt W8DEC
Information Getter Outter
Lake County ARES/Weather Net
The Net is Every Monday at 8:00pm on the 146.210 and 444.650 repeaters. This net is open to all license amateurs,
you do not need to be a member. This net is provided for operators to verify the proper operation of their equipment and
verify their station’s capabilities in the event of an emergency. Here is your perfect chance to be Net Control or Alternate
Net Control. Step forward, no experience is necessary, everyone will help you.
SKYWARN Nets will be activated only when Cleveland National Weather Offices request spotters.
The Lake County Repeaters will be used for SKYWARN, (146.210 and 444.650).
Thanks to all those you checked in and monitored the frequencies.
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State QSO Party Calendar
Last Updated 09/25/2014
State/Province
Arizona
California
Illinois
Iowa
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Start Date ▾
10/11/2014
10/04/2014
10/19/2014
10/18/2014
10/04/2014
10/18/2014
10/11/2014
10/18/2014
End Date Sponsor Website
10/12/2014
10/05/2014
10/19/2014
10/18/2014
10/05/2014
10/19/2014
10/12/2014
10/19/2014
ARRL Arizona Section & Catalina Radio Club
California QSO Party
Western Illinois Amateur Radio Club
Ottumwa ARC
New Jersey QSO Party
Rochester DX Association
Nittany Amateur Radio Club
South Dakota QSO Party
LCARA NET INFORMATION
All nets need Alternate Net Control Operators
LAKE COUNTY TWO METER NET
The 2 Meter Net is very active. Come join your fellow hams on Thursday’s at 7:00 p.m. on 147.210 MHz.
The 444.650 repeaters will be cross banded for the net with EchoLink capabilities.
This is an informal net where the group can discuss any subject for the good of the group, swap and sell ham related
items, latest DX you worked, antennas you built, upcoming events, and any sunshine announcements.
N8IJG brings us the ARRL News when available. Please check in, all are welcome.
Editor’s Note; I have been told this net has a 26 year history. Any comments?
LAKE COUNTY TEN METER ROUNDTABLE
The 10 Meter Roundtable meets on Wednesday’s at 8:30 p.m. on 28.450 MHz. This is an informal roundtable where the
group can chat about anything that comes to mind and even correct some of the world’s problems. You may even make a
DX contact, it has been done in the past just ask KD8HSI. You don’t need to be a LCARA member, just have at least a
Tech ticket and some 10 meter gear. Here is a good chance to meet old and maybe some new friends. WB8ZGH will be
looking for you.
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State QSO Party Calendar
Last Updated 08/17/2014
State/Province
Start Date ▾
Arizona
California
Illinois
Iowa
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
10/11/2014
10/04/2014
10/19/2014
10/18/2014
10/04/2014
10/18/2014
10/11/2014
10/18/2014
End Date Sponsor Website
10/12/2014
10/05/2014
10/19/2014
10/18/2014
10/05/2014
10/19/2014
10/12/2014
10/19/2014
ARRL Arizona Section & Catalina Radio Club
California QSO Party
Western Illinois Amateur Radio Club
Ottumwa ARC
New Jersey QSO Party
Rochester DX Association
Nittany Amateur Radio Club
South Dakota QSO Party
School Club Roundup on VHF October 20-24, 2014
Listen for Gilmour Academy ND8GA
SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS IN OHIO
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10/18/2014 | 75th Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Oct 18, 1300Z-2300Z, W8E, Loveland, OH. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. 7.234. QSL. Dave
Stroup, 6138 Misty Creek Dr, Loveland, OH 45140. [email protected]
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11/02/2014 | Extra Hour Special Event Station, 3rd Annual
Nov 2, 0000Z-0600Z, W8BAP, Chillicothe, OH. Scioto Valley Amateur Radio Club. 28.445 14.280
7.250 3.860. Certificate. Jim Boyce, 604 W 5th St, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
www.qsl.net/w8bap/SVARC.html
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Editor’s Comments: The seasons have come and gone so fast this year, it’s time to think of the next few months ahead.
Holiday Party, Ham of the Year and the Elections.
Consider running for an elected board position. Review the past year, who is your nomination for the Ham of the Year?
Push-Wait-Then Talk.
. There will be a time delay when using the 210 repeater. Key your mic, wait, then speak. Keying the Repeater will now
involve activating the Tri-Point Repeater and two other remotes connected.
PL will be necessary to activated the system!
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Dayton Hamvention Seeks 2015 Award Nominations
Dayton Hamvention® is seeking nominations for its 2015 awards for Amateur of the Year, Special
Achievement, Technical Excellence and Club of the Year. Completed nomination forms and supporting documentation are
due by January 16, 2015. All Amateur Radio operators (and clubs) are eligible. Winners will be recognized at the 2015
Hamvention®, which takes place May 15-17.
The Amateur of the Year Award goes to an individual who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the advancement of Amateur Radio. The Technical Excellence Award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding
technical advancement in the field of Amateur Radio. The Special Achievement Award honors someone who has made
an outstanding contribution to the advancement of Amateur Radio, typically by spearheading a significant project. The
Club of the Year award is presented to a club that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of Amateur Radio.
The Hamvention® Awards Committee makes its decisions on all awards based upon the information it receives and not
on the number of nominations submitted.
Documentation that informs the Awards Committee of a nominee's accomplishments may include magazine articles,
newsletters, newspaper clippings, and even videos. These materials become the property of Hamvention® and will not be
returned.
This year, two radio amateurs with close ARRL ties were among the Hamvention award winners. Named Amateur of the
Year was Larry E. Price, W4RA, a President Emeritus of the ARRL and of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU).
ARRL CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ, received the Special Achievement Award. Nearly 25,000 attended the 2014 Dayton
Hamvention.
Additional detail and a nomination form are available on the Dayton Hamvention® website. Submit nominations via
e-mail or mail them to Dayton Hamvention Awards, PO Box 1446, Dayton, OH 45401-1446. — Thanks to Dayton
Hamvention
Dayton Hamvention® 2015 May 15-17 2015
ARRL Deploying Ham Aid Kits to Hawaii to Assist in Possible Lava
Flow Response
ARRL Headquarters is deploying Ham Aid kits to Hawaii as ARES volunteers stand ready to activate in the wake of the
massive Puna volcanic lava flow that has been threatening some communities on the Big Island of Hawaii.
ARRL Pacific Section Manager Bob Schneider, AH6J, said Tuesday that while he didn't believe an ARES activation was
imminent, lava flows can be unpredictable, and things can change rapidly. "Lava is a slow-motion disaster," he said. "It's
not like a volcano, where the thing just blows up. It's like a pot of soup."
ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, KI1U, said the Ham Aid kits going out to Hawaii include HF gear
as well as VHF and UHF equipment. "We're deploying an HF kit -- an IC-718 transceiver, a tuner, and a dipole -- and a
VHF/UHF kit." The latter includes a mobile transceiver and power supply as well as several handheld transceivers that
have been preprogrammed with local frequencies that may be needed. Corey said the Ham Aid kits are a resource available to ARRL section leadership to add capacity during a disaster or emergency response.
Schneider said that while there is no immediate need for the kits, "if they have it out there, and this thing changes, we'll be
prepared. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it."
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Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio Payload Launched to International Space Station
When the commercial SpaceX Falcon 9 resupply vehicle lifted off from Cape Canaveral to the International
Space Station on September 21, it also carried theSpinSat satellite, which includes an Amateur Radio payload.
The satellite will be stowed aboard the ISS until deployment later this fall from the airlock of the Japanese Experiment Module.
Developed by the Naval Research Laboratory, the 125-pound SpinSat is a 22- inch diameter sphere carries a 2
W 9600 bps AX.25 packet radio store-and-forward system on 437.230 MHz. The satellite’s primary mission is
to demonstrate a new micro-thruster technology, from which SpinSat derives its name; its 12 electronically controlled solid-propellant thrusters will be fired in pairs to spin the spacecraft.
While in space, SpinSat will be used in a test to calibrate the Space Surveillance Network. Lasers will be
aimed at the spacecraft from Earth, and the reflected light measured to determine the where the satellite is passing overhead. SpinSat also will model the density of the atmosphere.
Equipped only with primary batteries and just 4.8 grams of fuel, the satellite’s working phase is expected to last
up to 6 months. — Thanks to AMSAT News Service via Trevor, M5AKA; NASA, and SpaceX
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of radio amateurs through continuing education, public service and acting as a vehicle of communication by, between and with the
members of the association. LCARA is an incorporated association chartered under the laws of the State of Ohio and is an exempt
organization under section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to LCARA are fully deductible from Federal Income Tax. Regular and Senior Dues are $20.00 per year, Students $10.00. Items may be reprinted by other non-profit publications
without prior permission providing credit is given to the original source and The LCARA Patch. Articles from members are welcome.
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Voice Repeaters N8BC
147.210 with a .600 MHz+ offset PL tone of 110.9 Hz.
224.500 with a 1.6MHz.-offset, PL tone of 141.3 Hz.
444.650 With a 5.0MHz. +offset, PL tone of 131.8 Hz. (Echolink)
(Repeater & N8BC trustee, Bob Liddy, K8BL)
Web site: www.lcara.org
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