There are not enough thanks to give to Tom Servos (KC8UOM) for his efforts in spearheading the club Pneumatic Mast project. The amount of time and effort he has put into creating this for Field Day 2012 is greatly appreciated. Here are some pictures he recently sent out from the build. Click on the images for larger versions.
The next club meeting will be held on April 16th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Notes to Pass Along:
April 21 is the Michigan QSO party, more info can be found at http://www.miqp.org
Upcoming Hamfests:
04/14/2012 Milford Swap and Shop: Highland, MI
04/14/2012 Cuyahoga Falls
05/05/2012 Cadillac AR and Computer Swap, Cadillac, MI
05/18/2012-05/20/2012 DAYTON!!!!
06/02/2012 FCARC Hamfest: Tedrow, OH
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website:
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Club Nets:
Weeknights at 10:30pm Bud's Midnight Madness Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 8pm Informal Two Meter & ARES Net -- 147.195+
Wed at 9pm 6M Net -- 50.400 AM on the first Wednesday of the month
Wed at 9pm 6M Net -- 52.525 FM Simplex
Latest Club Information:
A summary of the FCARC meeting notes for March 19th, 2012:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm with 21 members and 1 guest in attendance. Minutes from the previous meeting as well as the treasurer's report were read and accepted.
Committee reports follow:
Education: The VE Team held testing at the Delta Public Library in conjunction with the Technician Class. We also had two drop in participants. We issued passing grades for 1 new extra class license and 1 new technician. Testing returns to the Archbold Police Station for March 31st. Dave Nelson (KA8KDS) reported we have one person scheduled for technician, so walk-ins re welcome. Make sure to bring a copy of your license if you are upgrading.
KB8ELG is still planning on a second class this year, probably a week or two after the Fulton County Fair.
From our friends down in Findlay, the Findlay Radio Club is holding an Open House Saturday March 31 at the Findlay Radio Club, 1333 west Sandusky St in Findlay, OH. It will be from 8 AM til 8 PM - Drop by any time and meet club members, see the club house and equipment, antennas, etc.
The next club meeting will be held on March 19th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Notes to pass along:
- The Henry County EMA is hosting NWS Skywarn Storm Spotting training on Tuesday March 13th at 7 PM. The training will be presented at the Henry County EMA EOC located at 1847 Oakwood Ave (County Rd 13) in the old Walmart Plaza. There is no need to pre-register.
- Lucas County Skywarn will be on March 24th at 10:00am at St. Lukes Hospital.
Upcoming Hamfests:
03/17/2012 Crossroads Hamfest: Marshall, MI
03/18/2012 TMRA Hamfest: Toledo, OH
04/07/2012 ARGYL Hamfest: Lowell, MI
04/14/2012 Milford Swap and Shop: Highland, MI
05/18/2012-05/20/2012 DAYTON!!!!
06/02/2012 FCARC Hamfest: Tedrow, OH
Further details can be found at the ARRL Website: http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Club Nets:
A summary of the FCARC meeting notes for February 20th, 2012:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35pm with 23 members in attendance. We are glad to have such a great turnout for these meetings, it certainly helps shape the direction of the club. Introductions were made and minutes from the previous meeting as well as the treasurer's report were read and accepted.
Committee reports follow:
Education: The VE Team held a regular testing session at the end of January, with one person in attendance, passing their Extra class license. KB8ELG reported that the Technician classes are going well at the Delta Public Library. We have three participants in the free class, and he has confidence in their ability to pass the class next Saturday. Conducting the class with KB8ELG are KC8UOM and KD8KBU. Testing next week will be at 1;00pm at the Delta Public Library. While we advertised 12:00pm, we are attempting to push it back an hour to give the tech class attendees an extra hour for study.
The next club meeting will be held on February 20th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon at 7:30pm.
Notes to pass along:
- Technician License classes will be conducted February 11th, 18th, and 25th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Delta Public Library. I believe we have at least three committed to taking the class, and possibly five. Please reply back to me if you know of anyone else interested in participating.
- VEC testing will still be on the last Saturday, but the location and have changed to the Delta Public Library at 12:00pm to coincide with the end of the tech class.
- The Henry County EMA is hosting NWS Skywarn Storm Spotting training on Tuesday March 13th at 7 PM. The training will be presented at the Henry County EMA EOC located at 1847 Oakwood Ave (County Rd 13) in the old Walmart Plaza. There is no need to pre-register.
Upcoming Hamfests:
02/12/2012 Mansfield, OH
02/19/2012 Livonia, MI
03/17/2012 Marshall, MI
03/18/2012 Toledo, OH
Amateur Radio popularity has been growing in the past few years, with an all time high of more then 700,000 active licensed operators in the USA. The Fulton County Amateur Radio Club is organizing a free entry level Amateur Radio license class to help those new to Ham Radio prepare for the license exam. The three Saturday class takes place on February 11th, 18th, and 25th at the Delta Public Library from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Official VEC testing will be available at the end of the third Saturday. The club is providing all study materials for the class, however we are limited to five participants. While the class sessions are free, the test session does have a required FCC fee of $15.00. Contact class@k8bxq.org for details or to register.
Hello everyone, here are some notes from the club meeting this evening:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm with 22 members in attendance. Introductions were made as we had several new faces in attendance. Minutes from the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were read and accepted.
Committee reports follow:
Education: We had five individuals for testing at the end of December. The team issued passing grades for three new Extra class operators, one new General, and one new Technician. KA8KDS wanted to welcome Tom Servoss (KC8UOM) to the VE Team. Tom recently upgraded to Extra and immediately went out and got his ARRL VEC accreditation.
The next club meeting will be held on January 16th at the County Administration Building (same as the Drivers License Bureau), 152 S. Fulton St, Wauseon. The club meeting will be at 7:30pm. This is the first meeting of 2012 which means officer elections will be held and membership renewals for 2012 are due. Renewal letters were sent in December, if you did not receive one, please let me know. Your membership fees help offset the cost of running the club and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Notes to pass along:
- The Henry County EMA is hosting NWS Skywarn Storm Spotting training on Tuesday March 13th. There will be two sessions, one at 2:30 PM and one at 7 PM. The training will be presented at the Henry County EMA EOC located at 1847 Oakwood Ave (County Rd 13) in the old Walmart Plaza. There is no need to pre-register.
Upcoming Hamfests:
01/15/2012 Hazel Park, MI
02/12/2012 Mansfield, OH
02/19/2012 Livonia, MI
03/17/2012 Marshall, MI
03/18/2012 Toledo, OH
Update (1/31/2012):
Date: Tuesday March 13th 2012
Location: Henry County Emergency Management Agency (Old Walmart Plaza Napoleon 1847 Oakwood Ave.
Time :7:00 PM
The Henry County EMA is hosting NWS Skywarn Storm Spotting training on Tuesday March 13th. There will be one session at 7 PM. The training will be presented at the Henry County EMA EOC located at 1847 Oakwood Ave (County Rd 13) in the old Walmart Plaza. There is no need to pre-register.
Since Facebook changed policy settings for groups, our club landing page at that social network is no longer is accessible if you lack a Facebook account. I've switched our point of presence over to a Page style which is now viewable with or without an account. If you happen to have one, please like our page and see more frequent updates related to amateur radio!
Happy New Year to everyone, I thought it would be nice to put together a "year in review" for the Radio Club. It's been an interesting year filled with fun and successful radio events like the club Hamfest and Field Day, as well as somber moments when we said goodbye to some of the founding members of the club. We had some challenges early on in finding a new and permanent meeting location, and certainly some challenges in transitioning to new club officers. I want to thank everyone for their continued support of the club through this year, and we look forward to being a great resource for Amateur Radio operators in this region in the coming year.
Club Officers:
The normal meeting was deferred for the Christmas Dinner at The Barn Restaurant. It was nice to see a lot of familiar faces there on Monday night, as well as a few new ones. The food and conversation were great as always, and I think everyone had a good time.
I have some pictures posted at:
If anyone else managed to get pictures, please float them my way and I'll get them posted up.
Regular club meetings begin on January 16th at the County Administration building. As usual, the January meeting will include club officer elections, so please make plans to attend and cast your vote. January is also the membership/dues renewal, I have e-mailed renewal forms out to everyone I have an address for, and sent the others out via Postal service to those without internet. Your dues help us pay for club related expenses like insurance and out PO Box. Your continued support of the club is appreciated.
Upcoming Hamfests:
01/15/2012 Hazel Park, MI
02/19/2012 Livonia, MI
03/17/2012 Marshall, MI
The next club meeting will be held on December 19th at the The Barn restaurant in Archbold. This is an informal Christmas dinner at 6:30pm and everyone is welcome to attend. Members are responsible for the cost of their dinner.
Notes to pass along:
- Thanks to all the club members who assisted with the Archbold Festival of Lights Parade this year. We had a good turnout and our postings were a bit better organized this year.
- As a reminder, our membership year runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31. I'll be e-mailing out the 2012 renewal notices to club members within the next few days, and sending out traditional postal messages to those without e-mail. Dues and donations help the club pay our bills and keep our repeater equipment operational. Just a reminder if you have been a member for at least 3 years and have reached the age of 70, the club will make you a life member, so if you fit into this category let us know.
Upcoming Hamfests:
12/04/2011 LCARC, Harrison Township, MI
01/15/2012 Hazel Park, MI
02/19/2012 Livonia, MI
Dear Amateur Radio Operators of the Ohio Section,
As you know, the legislation for zoning of Amateur Radio Antennae has been moving through the Hose and Senate Sides of the Statehouse, under House Bill 158 (aka “PRB-1 for Ohio”).
Currently this Bill sits in the State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee. This Bill has going to its fourth hearing this Wednesday, and may conclude with a vote to send the Bill to the Senate Floor, where a favorable vote will move it to the Governor. We have never been so close to seeing a piece of legislation supporting Amateur Radio in Ohio move to the Governor’s desk, as we do now.
But…we need your help!
For everyone meeting for the Archbold Festival of Lights Parade this Friday, Please meet at the Archbold Police Station (same time, 5:00pm-5:15pm) for postings. Do not meet at the ConAgra Parking lot.
73, Craig Szczublewski - KD8KBU
