From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  2 09:29:26 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:29:26 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] New ICOM 7600
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New ICOM 7600.




http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7600/main.html

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  2 09:33:17 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:33:17 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ICOM 7600
Message-ID: <BLU142-W6A11C4316BF3ABACFE3E097000@phx.gbl>


New Icom 7600 

check the link below:


http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7600/main.html

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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Tue Dec  2 10:15:16 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:15:16 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] [Fwd: Emailing: local_story_336211508]
Message-ID: <49355104.9080506@comcast.net>

This is the ham that lived in Galveston. He was in a wheelchair. I use 
to take him to the ATV meetings in Indy.
                                                                                                                                                         
Dave
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec  3 14:08:35 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 14:08:35 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: Indiana RadioWatch
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.58.0812031023550.13149@well.com>
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********


Ken Knapp.....also worked at WHZR Hoosier Country for a short time......

Tom  KB9WSL.



> 
> 
> Northeast
> 
> Independence Media's Talk/WNUY (100.1fm, Bluffton) adds Don Imus from
> 6:00AM - 9:00AM and Jim Rome from 12:00PM - 3:00PM.  Also, WNUY veterans
> Rob Caylor and Rick Elwell both exit the station.  Caylor and Elwell were
> morning co-hosts.  Also, "FM 100 Talks" makes a few schedule shifts; the
> new weekday lineup keeps Laura Ingraham in her time slot, shortens Dave
> Ramsey by an hour, displaces Bill O'Reilly to 6:00PM, and shifts Dennis
> Miller to 8:00PM.
> 
> AllAccess reports that both Federated Media Hot AC/WMEE (97.3fm, Fort
> Wayne) and Sarkes Tarzian Hot AC/WAJI (95.1fm, Fort Wayne) switched
> formats to holiday music within three minutes of each other, on Friday (21
> November).  WAJI PD Barb Richards tells IRW "Christmas music is like
> comfort food and we decided people needed the comfort starting NOW!"  WMEE
> OM Rob Kelley reminds IRW that 2008 is the seventh year for Christmas
> tunes on WMEE.
> 
> Federated Media's Rock/WBYR (98.9fm, Van Wert, Ohio) changes its city of
> license to Woodburn, Indiana (the smallest city in Indiana).
> 
> A note from the TV desk: Granite Broadcasting NBC affiliate WISE-TV
> (Channel 33/DT19, Fort Wayne) has dropped NBC Weather Plus on its channel
> 33.3, replacing it with a local weather radar.  Beginning Monday 8
> December, channel 33.3 will become "INC Live," a 24 hour local news loop,
> which will also be streamed online at http://www.incnow.tv/
> 
> Northcentral
> 
> Several promotions at Talking Stick's Warsaw stations: Country/WAWC
> (103.5fm, Syracuse), Sports/WRSW (1480am, Warsaw), and Classic
> Rock/WRSW-FM (107.3fm, Warsaw).  First, Dan Daggett is now Sales Manager
> of all three stations, Jay Michaels is now OM of all three stations, Roger
> Grossman is now Sports Director for all three stations, and Chris Cage
> handles promotions for - you guessed it - all three stations.
> 
> A sad day, as we note the quite untimely death of two radio personalities.
> First, Tommy Frank passed away.  Born Thomas Foley, he passed away from a
> heart attack on Thursday 30 October 2008 in Ithaca, New York.  Foley was a
> PD/morning co-host at a CHR station in Ithaca.  The 43 year old Foley
> worked in Fort Wayne (WJFX), and South Bend (PD at WNDV) along with
> stations in Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.  Foley
> is survived by three sons.  A scholarship in Frank's name has been
> established at his alma mater, the New England School of Communications
> (NESCOM), 1 College Circle, Bangor ME 04401.
> 
> Second, Ken Knapp passed away on Tuesday 18 November 2008 at home.  The 47
> year old Knapp worked at radio stations in Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and last
> at Country/WAWC (103.5fm, Syracuse).  Knapp is survived by two sisters.
> 
> Northwest
> 
> The FCC has granted the sale of AFA's Religious/WWLO (89.1fm, Lowell) to
> Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting.  A NWPB press release says the
> station will operate as "Lakeshore Public Radio" with anticipated call
> letters WLPR.  The $1.05 million sale was announced in September, and this
> sale turns this group into a radio/TV facility, as Northwest Indiana
> Public Broadcasting owns PBS affiliate WYIN (Channel 56/DT17, Gary).  The
> station will be WLPR and the format will include a variety of programming:
> in-depth news, talk, and sports programs, live call-in shows, and a
> contemporary music sound.
> 
> While still only a construction permit, Hyles-Anderson College station
> WRTW (90.5fm, Crown Point) files an FCC application to change the location
> of their antenna from just west of IN-55 in Gary to the WYIN-TV tower,
> also just west of IN-55 in Crown Point.
> 
> Central
> 
> William Goodrich's Horizon Christian Fellowship of Indianapolis spends
> $105,998.73 (how's that for exact) for a pair of Class B CP's: WHZN
> (88.3fm, New Whiteland) and WWDL (91.5fm, Plainfield).  The seller is
> Michael MacIntosh's Horizon Christian Fellowship, based in San Diego,
> California.
> 
> A pair of notes from the TV desk (where our TV is DTV ready!): Mc-Graw
> Hill's ABC affiliate WRTV-TV (Channel 6/DT25, Indianapolis) welcomes
> Sheldon Ripson as News Director.  Ripson arrives from News Director at
> KPLR-TV in St. Louis, Missouri.  Also, over at Tribune's FOX affiliate
> WXIN-TV (Channel 59/DT45, Indianapolis), Gavin Maliska exits for the sunny
> skies of Florida, as he becomes News Director at Orlando's FOX owned and
> operated WOFL-TV.
> 
> Southeast
> 
> Cumulus Media Partners' Sports/WQKC (93.9fm, Sellersburg) changes call
> letters to WLCL.  Also, 93.9fm's format changed on Thursday 20 November
> from Sports to Classic Hits, as "The New Classic Hits 93.9."  Finally, the
> sports format remains on sister WAVG (1450am, Jeffersonville), however,
> WAVG uses primarily ESPN radio instead of the local hosts (Scott Padgett,
> Dave Ragone, Rick Bozich, Jody Demling, etc.) that WQKC had on-air.
> WAVG/WQKC Station manager Dugan Ryan tells the Louisville Courier-Journal
> newspaper that the format changes were "a corporate decision."  The
> Courier-Journal also reports that IU football and basketball games are
> airing on WAVG.  This late breaking note: IRW just discovered that the
> WQKC call letters have migrated to 1450AM.
> 
> Southcentral
> 
> Several of the NCE applications filed in October 2007's window are
> starting to become CP's. Mary's Children, Inc. now has a CP for a station
> on 89.9fm, licensed to Ellettsville.  Once built, the transmitter will
> share space on WHCC's tower, north of IN-43, west of Bloomington.
> 
> Southwest
> 
> Sad news, as a former Evansville DJ passes away.  Andrew Ashwood handled
> night, as "BJ Hunter," on WGBF.  The 51 year old Ashwood passed away on
> Thursday 13 November at a hospital in Sherman Oaks, California.  He was
> last VP/GM at FOX Sports Radio.
> 
> The radio industry website 100000watts.com reports two changes along the
> US-231 corridor: Hembree Communications' Classic Rock/WRZR (94.5fm,
> Loogootee) switches network affiliations from Jones "Rock Classics" to
> Dial Global's "Adult Rock n Roll."  Also, DuBois County Broadcasting's
> Country/WBDC (100.9fm, Huntingburg) shifts to Dial Global's "Mainstream
> Country" format.
> 
> That's all for this issue.  Until next week...
> 
> ========================= Indiana RadioWatch =========================
> 
> (c) 2008, Blaine E. Thompson
> 
> Indiana RadioWatch may not be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in
> any way, shape, or form without the permission of the copyright holder
> (Thompson, above)
> 
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> Subscriptions are handled by a human.  Indiana RadioWatch is archived
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> 
> Finally, we thank you for your continued support.
> 
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec  3 21:40:17 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:40:17 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Illinois antenna farm
Message-ID: <BLU142-W1099FBA79523CB8B39CE7097020@phx.gbl>


Attached are photos of WB9Z antenna farm in Illinois.

Tom KB9WSL



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From phil_snider at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 07:35:05 2008
From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:35:05 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] interesting maps
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interesting maps:
 
 
http://www.placenames.com/us/p449013/
Phil Snider   W9LVY



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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 09:32:03 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:32:03 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Skywarn recognition day this weekend
Message-ID: <BAY119-W3421E1F1BEC7934BB9C9F97020@phx.gbl>


CQ?CQ?CQ?
National Weather Service 
10th Annual Special Event
2008 SKYWARN Recognition Day
 (December 5, 7
pm EST to December 6, 7 pm EST)
SKYWARN Recognition
Day was
developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American
Radio Relay
League. It celebrates the contributions that volunteer SKYWARN radio
operators
make to the National Weather Service. During the day SKYWARN operators
visit
NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world.
WX9IWX, National
Weather
Service
Northern Indiana?s amateur radio station, will once again be
participating
through the entire event. Contact us on 2/10/15/20/40/80m via PHONE, CW
and
PSK-31.
There are 108 NWS stations currently
registered to be on the air, which are 4 more than last year. To view a
complete list of participating stations please visit the official
website at http://hamradio.noaa.gov.  At
this website, you will find the latest
information regarding this event. There is also information on how to
receive
your event certificate for the stations you?ve contacted and QSL
information
for WX9IWX and other stations providing QSL?s. 
As always, thank
you for your
commitment
to the National Weather Service SKYWARN program. 
Operators are
needed for WX9IWX
at the National Weather Service this year. Please contact Pat Murphy,
WX9PAT at patrick.murphy at noaa.gov
for
more information. Please help pass the word about this great amateur
radio event. 



73, Pat

-- 
Patrick Murphy, WX9PAT
Lead Meteorologist
patrick.murphy at noaa.gov
TEL: 574.834.1104
FAX: 574.834.3492

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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Thu Dec  4 12:02:31 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:02:31 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] [AMRadio] 1939 Radio Shack Catalog
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	<71CF5D9790974B0CBC9CF2A396985AFF@main>
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Rick wrote:
>
> Thanks Brian! What a fantastic trip down memory lane!
>
>  
>
> Rick/k5iar
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> This is pretty neat!  Actual scans and pages turn just like the real 
> thing...
>
> http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1939/
>
>
> Brian/wa5am
>
>
> wa5am at arrl.net <mailto:wa5am at arrl.net>
>
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 19:20:47 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:20:47 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] N.Webster SKYWARN FREQS
Message-ID: <BLU142-W11CCE0DCB7F576FFE1541697FE0@phx.gbl>



    Re: SRD 2008?

    
        
            From:
            
                
                    
                    
                    Patrick Murphy (Patrick.Murphy at noaa.gov)
                
            
            
        
        Sent:
        Thu 12/04/08 5:37 PM
    
    
        To: 
        Tom Murray (kb9wsl at hotmail.com)
    
    




    
            




  


Hi Tom, 



Primarily I would suspect that we would occasionally be on the main
Quad frequencies, 145.43, 147.285, 146.88 and 147.180 (Steuben Co.). We
have gone simplex call freq. 146.520 in the past. Hope that helps. 



73, Pat



Tom Murray wrote:

  Pat,

  

Any idea what 2 meter frequency NWS IWX will be
using....ie...simplex....or Warsaw 146.130 repeater.

  

Just curious.

  

Tom Murray

Trained storm spotter

KB9WSL

Rochester,IN
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 20:37:54 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:37:54 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: ARLD050 DX news
In-Reply-To: <20081204231811.7E9EA30E19@www.arrl.org>
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> Subject: ARLD050 DX news
> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:51:05 -0500
> To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com
> CC: 
> From: memberlist at www.arrl.org
> 
> SB DX @ ARL $ARLD050
> ARLD050 DX news
> 
> ZCZC AE50
> QST de W1AW  
> DX Bulletin 50  ARLD050
> From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  December 4, 2008
> To all radio amateurs   
> 
> SB DX ARL ARLD050
> ARLD050 DX news
> 
> This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
> NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, Contest
> Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
> Thanks to all.
> 
> GEORGIA, 4L.  Andy, UU4JMG is QRV as 4L/homecall and is usually
> active on 160 meters around 2200 to 0300z, as well as 40 and 20
> meters using CW.  QSL to home call.
> 
> CHINA, BY.  Operators BD3BXH/2, BG3DCI/2 and BG3DDB/2 will be QRV
> from Juhua Island, IOTA AS-151, from December 10 to 13.  Activity
> will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL via BD3BXH.
> 
> SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5.  Lars, SM6CUK is QRV as E51CUK from
> Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until December 9.  Activity will be on 80 to
> 10 meters using CW.  QSL to home call.
> 
> IRAN, EP.  Moshen, EP3SMH is generally active using RTTY on 20
> meters around 1400z.
> 
> CROZET ISLAND, FT/W.  Florentin, F4DYW will be QRV as FT5WO from the
> French Alfred Faure Base, IOTA AF-008, from December 8 to November
> 30, 2009.  Activity will be mostly on 40, 20 and 15 meters and
> possibly 80 meters.  QSL direct.
> 
> SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA ISLANDS, HK0.  Cal, WF5W, Mike, K5UO and
> Rob, HK3CW are QRV as 5K0CW from San Andres Island, IOTA NA-033,
> until December 12.  This includes an entry in the ARRL 160 Meter
> contest.  QSL via W5PF.
> 
> GUINEA-BISSAU, J5.  Peter, HA3AUI is QRV as J5UAP and has been
> active on 20 meters around 0830z and 17 meters around 1010z.  QSL to
> home call.
> 
> ANTARCTICA.  Helmuth, W6KDX is staying on Amundsen-Scott South Pole
> station until Jan 5, 2009 and if time permits may be active as
> KC4AAA.  Activity will mainly be on 20 meters SSB.  QSL via K1IED.
>      
> HAWAII, KH6.  Kan, JA1BK will be QRV as KH6BK from Oahu during the
> ARRL 160 Meter contest.  QSL to home call.
> 
> AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8.  Paul, A35RK is QRV as KH8/KK6H until December
> 9.  Activity will be mainly on 20 meters using CW and SSB around
> 0600 to 0700z.  QSL via W7TSQ.
> 
> US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2.  Jerry, WA2TTI is QRV as KP2/homecall from
> St. Croix until December 10.  This includes an entry in the ARRL 160
> Meter contest.  QSL to home call.
> 
> FINLAND, OH.  Special even station OH9SCL is active from Santa Claus
> Land at the Arctic Circle.  Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using
> CW, SSB and digital modes.  QSL via OH9UV.
> 
> BRAZIL, PY.  Special event station ZY7EAM is active until December 7
> in celebration of Sailor Day.  Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using
> CW and SSB.  QSL via PY7GK.
> 
> TURKEY, TA.  Urcun, TA0U and others are QRV as TC12AKUT until
> December 12 from skiing area Kartepe in celebration of the 12th
> anniversary of the Turkish Search and Rescue Association.   QSL via
> TA0U.
> 
> CANADA, VE.  Art, N3DXX is QRV as VY2/homecall from Prince Edward
> Island during the ARRL 160 Meter contest.  QSL to home call.
> 
> INDIA, VU.  Operators VU3FRK, VU3RSB, VU2BGS and VU3KET and other
> operators are QRV as AT2RS from Nachugunta, a new IOTA, until
> December 7.  North and South American hams QSL via W3HNK and all
> others via DL4KQ.
> 
> CAMBODIA, XU.  John, 9M6XRO will be QRV as XU7XRO from Kompong Som
> from December 10 to 18.  Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using
> CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL via M0URX.
> 
> INDONESIA, YB.  Adhi, YB3MM/9 is QRV from Timor Island, IOTA OC-148,
> until December 7.  If conditions permit, he may also be active from
> Semau Island, IOTA OC-241.  QSL via IZ8CCW.
>      
> VENEZUELA, YV.  Members of the 4M5DX group will be QRV as YW1TI from
> Toas Island, IOTA SA-066, from December 9 to 12.  Activity will be
> on all bands using CW, SSB and possibly RTTY.  QSL via IT9DAA.
> 
> OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT.  The following operations are
> approved for DXCC credit:  Wake Island, WA2YUN/KH9, operations
> commencing 2007; Willis Island, VK9DWX, 2008 operation, and Andaman
> and Nicobar Island, VU4RG, 2008 operation.
> 
> THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL 160-Meter Contest, NCCC Sprint,
> TARA RTTY Melee, Wake-Up.  QRP CW Sprint and TOPS Activity CW
> Contest are all scheduled for this weekend.  The NAQCC Straight
> Key/Bug CW Sprint is scheduled for December 10.  Please see December
> QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
> NNNN
> /EX

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 23:12:37 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 23:12:37 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Call it Christmas
Message-ID: <BLU142-W36D8E30FF20EC0F232C8F297FE0@phx.gbl>


Check out this link for "Merry Tossmas "...

http://www.citizenlink.org/videofeatures/A000008654.cfm


>From Focus on the Family....

Tom KB9WSL


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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec  4 23:14:00 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 23:14:00 -0500
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Friday, December 5th 2008

Nielsen = Radio ratings?


How fast can Nielsen gain ground in radio?

I?m told there?s some kind of new study ? to be released today? ? about Nielsen?s image among the agencies. That was a topic of conversation as Arbitron?s annual Consultants Fly-In opened yesterday afternoon in Columbia, MD and led into a dinner. Nielsen?s not due to go live with ratings in 50 smaller Cumulus markets (and the 17 Clear Channel markets that overlap with them) until next Spring. But Nielsen?s supposedly jumping into early testing of its novel aided-recall ?sticker? diary. Is some of that already leaking out into the ad community? We may hear more about that today ? though probably not officially from Arbitron. And what is Nielsen?s ultimate goal? It can?t be just to do once-a-year diary surveys in radio markets 100+.


  
  

Bill O?Reilly?s just plain over-worked, and can?t keep doing radio.
  
Yes, it?s official, final, confirmed, and you-won?t-have-Bill-to-kick-around-any-more for-sure. That leaves a hole in the daytime schedule for Westwood One, whose then-CEO Joel Hollander convinced the Fox News Channel personality to host a daily ?Radio Factor? starting in May 2002. Now the New York Daily News has Bill saying he?ll be giving up his daily radio gig ?in the first quarter of next year.? The affiliate count of 430 stations looks very impressive, and Hollander said it was the biggest coordinated launch of a talkshow ever back in ?02. But some of those clearances weren?t on the top-rated or even core-metro stations, and that?s the same problem anybody new has to battle in talk radio ? Rush and Hannity and a few other talkers have had key dayparts sewn up for years. For O?Reilly, shelving ?Radio Factor? is a necessity, given the 60-65 hours a week he?s putting in now, between Fox, radio and his newspaper column and other work. He says ?I just can?t keep doing that.?


New York?s WOR (710) didn?t wait for Bill O?Reilly to officially leave radio.

Their new daytime lineup starting January 5 imports Glenn Beck, 9-11am, and Lou Dobbs, 2-4pm. It also drops Dennis Miller along with Bill O?Reilly. And in one of the most significant changes for a station that used to make a lot of revenue from this particular specialty, it will no longer serve up a midday program devoted to cooking and dining. That job?s been handled over the years by folks like Rocco DiSpirito, Arthur Schwartz and (currently) Mike Colameco, who hosts the 11am-noon ?Food Talk.? The new lineup also gives its WOR-syndicated Dr. Joy Browne a brief daytime appearance, so she?ll be working a split shift - 1-2pm, then 9-11pm, as part of the late-evening Doc Block with Dr. Ronald Hoffman. Here?s the WOR roster for 2009 ? The WOR Morning News, 5-5:30am. John Gambling, 5:30-9am. Glenn Beck, 9-11am (a live clearance). Joan Hamburg, 11am-1pm (currently 9-11am). Dr. Joy Browne, 1-2pm. Lou Dobbs, 2-4pm (clearing live). The local Steve Malzberg, 4-6pm. Michael Savage, 6-9pm. Dr. Joy Browne, 9-11pm. Dr. Ronald Hoffman, 11pm-midnight. And the irrepressible Joey Reynolds, still one of the few live overnight syndicated talkshows, doing the third-shift midnight-5am slot. 


CBS cousin Viacom gives in to the pressure and will trim 7% of its workforce.

Ratings are down at the ad-supported MTV, VH1 and BET cable networks ? the big engines of the split of the original Viacom+CBS a couple of years ago ? and Viacom?s forced to announce the layoff of 850 people. Of course CBS radio and television know the budget axe all too well. Viacom will take a $400-450 million fourth-quarter charge on asset write-downs and the costs of laying off all those people. Viacom?s movie business hasn?t been so hot, either. At least from a P.R. standpoint, they?re doing something smart ? senior management won?t be getting salary hikes in 2009. Sumner Redstone insists he?s happy that he split up the original Viacom into two companies ? but does he secretly regret it now?


Elephant-in-the-room talk, about Clear Channel.

A half-dozen T-R-I readers have asked ?what happened on those Clear Channel budget calls with the managers?? The only thing that?s leaked out so far is that there appears to be a company-wide hiring and wage freeze. If somebody leaves, they don?t get replaced. That?s TFN. But the suspense isn?t over, because there?s obviously some kind of ?budgeting? going on at the local level. The process is radically different this year, since San Antonio waited to have budget conversations until December 2. One of the scary topics I hear whispered about is ?national formats.? Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners may have concluded that the best way to reduce costs in programming is to centralize ? that?s the word I used two weeks ago ? much of the programming and just feed it down to local stations. Maybe not 24/7. But the Ryan Seacrest model could be replicated with other talent. One ex-Clear Channel manager ? and there are lots of those ? theorizes that ?they may be waiting to see the first PPM results with Seacrest. If that kind of national programming flies with the meter better than it did with the diary, they may push ahead.? On the other side of the building, the theories keep flying about heavy cuts in the sales bullpen, protecting the most productive sellers. 

NAB?s chief legal eagle Marsha McBride is flying away.

President/CEO David Rehr ? starting his fourth year on the job today ? had a number of personnel changes not long after he took over, but not many since. This is a big one. Marsha McBride was brought into NAB by Rehr?s predecessor Eddie Fritts, in 2003. Now NAB says she?s leaving as Executive VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs after ?a successful tenure.? She?ll be available as a ?strategic advisor? on pending issues at the FCC and the White House. Her successor is another former FCC legal mind hired by Fritts ? Jane Mago. She?ll take the position of EVP/Legal & Regulatory Affairs and (I think this part?s new) General Counsel. She?d been at the FCC for 26 years when she joined NAB, and she?d once been general counsel at the Commission. Rehr says the two women ?have been an incredible team leading NAB through many regulatory challenges in the last few years? and says they?ll ?continue to work closely together.? Broadcasters have some major challenges left over from the last Congress ? like performance royalties ? and no firm ideas yet about how the Obama administration sees First Amendment issues and ownership limits. There?s also a very new-look Congress, with new Committee Chairmen. Jane Mago will have her hands full.


Three more ?Virgins? for Canada ? Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal.

Astral Media premiered its first ?Virgin Radio? in late August on Toronto?s CKFM (99.9). Now, barely three months later and with the latest BBM ratings in hand, Astral is adding the ?Virgin Radio? brand to three other markets. But this isn?t one-size-fits-all. Virgin Radio Ottawa is a rock station aimed at 25-54 guys in market #4. The new branding replaces the current ?Bear? imagery for CKQB/106.9. While Vancouver (market #3) and Montreal (market #2) are hot ACs targeting both males and females, 25-49 (not 25-54). Vancouver?s CKZZ/95.3 will shed the ?95 Crave? identity and Montreal?s no longer going to be ?Mix 95.9? on CJFM. All these adoptions of the ?Virgin Radio? brand occur in early January, and look how different Astral?s process is than most U.S. broadcasters ? it?s giving its competitors 6-7 weeks notice. But it?s also giving its listeners and its advertisers fair notice. Astral Media Radio Group President Jacques Parisien says ?We are confident the Virgin Radio brand will invigorate our stations, while offering an entirely new and rejuvenated promise to our clients.? That confidence is built on the first cycle of BBM numbers for Toronto ?


Here?s what Astral saw from its first Virgin Radio outpost.

CKFM?s cume went up dramatically following the late-August changeover from a rhythmic-leaning AC ?Mix 99.9? to ?Virgin Radio 999.? Here are CKFM?s quarterly cumes back to the Fall of 2007, when Astral Media acquired the station from Standard Broadcasting ? 877,400. 856,800. 663,000. 712,800. Then this Fall ? 1,022,800. (Interestingly, the 12+ share didn?t move much ? 4.2-3.9-4.6-4.1. They didn't bring that up in the press release.) Astral employed tons of marketing to publicize the switch. And note that it doesn?t see ?Virgin Radio? as a format, but an organizing identity. So in Toronto, it means a celebrity-focused AC approach. But the one in Ottawa?s going to be a rocker. (Which did just fine in the latest BBM numbers ? up 2.4-3.6, ages 12+). Astral says the commonality with Virgin Radio is ?dynamic on-air talent, exciting guest hosts and international celebrities.? Another thing distinguishes these music-station launches from Astral ? they?re not jockless. The staffs haven?t been announced yet, but Astral intends the stations to have full DJ lineups when they debut. Many U.S. stations would launch with 5,000 or 10,000 songs (perhaps commercial-free) and then filter in the jocks. For Astral and Virgin Radio, the right talent is an integral part of the mix. So far, no ?Virgin Radio? sightings in the U.S. ? but is it just a matter of time? 


Congratulations, Elvis Duran ? your ?phone taps? are so famous, this politician hung up on the president-elect.

Barack Obama and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel were calling Republican House member Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to chat ? but she didn?t believe it was them. She?s from south Florida, and being a savvy politician, she thought Clear Channel?s syndicated Elvis Duran (heard on Miami?s Y100/WHYI) was calling to scam her. She even told the genuine Barack Obama (thinking he was Elvis) ?You?re a much better imitator of Obama than the guy they have on Saturday Night Live.? Meaning Fred Armisen. The point of all this is that the Z100, New York-based Elvis Duran certainly has a reputation. And he gets even more points, because Ros-Lehtinen later went on his syndicated show to yak about the Obama call ? and how she hung up on both the president-elect and Emanuel. Check out the call (the real one from Ros-Lehtinen) from Elvis Duran and the Morning Show here.

?Bill Drake ? a legend, a genius, a true gentleman.?

Consultant Tom Watson?s new ?On The Mic? piece on Radio-Info.com not only praises the contributions of recently-deceased programmer/consultant/entrepreneur Bill Drake ? it also says that ?corporate radio has killed? the kind of ?foresight, intuition, and most of all gut instinct to make magic on the radio? practiced by Drake. Watson goes beyond the praise for Drake to remind the industry of what Bill did that was so special, and what?s missing today. Read his column here, at Radio-Info.com.

>From Wednesday?s memorial service for Bill Drake ? his companion Carole Scott has a report.

She says ?there were about 100 people in attendance [at the Little Brown Church in Studio City, CA], and Pastor Charlie Van Dyke presided. Bill Watson, Bill Mouzis, Charlie Tuna, Gary Owens, Ken Levine, Les Garland, Don Barrett, and Jhani Kaye each gave tributes. Owens was, of course very funny, and had a story about a proctologist, and I can?t still can?t figure out how it fit - but hey, proctologists fit where they can, don?t they? There were flowers everywhere, from people like [A&M Records co-founder] Jerry Moss, who used to take trips with Bill?Jhani Kaye was up for the last few days putting together a memorial CD and program of the event. Each speaker related how Bill had changed their lives?Bill always told me that no one really cares what he did 40 years ago. It might have been the only time he was wrong.? Drake died last Saturday after enduring chemo and radiation therapy for his lung cancer. He was 71.


How much did the Bears and the Cubs influence the latest Chicago PPMs?

Several T-R-I readers looked at the #1 November rating of all-news WBBM (780) and emailed me (Tom at in3media.com). Tom Teuber in Madison says the story ?omits one very important reason for the rise of WBBM and the decline of WGN ? sports. WBBM carries the Bears, whose post-season hopes were still high, but the Cubs? postseason on WGN ended with a thud.? T-R-I regular Fred Stiening of StreamingRadioGuide.com says the Cubs? crushing post-season exit was ?a more obvious reason for the WGN dropoff than the election.? I may hear more about the PPM and sports at today?s Arbitron Consultants Fly-In ? we already know from Philly?s WIP and WYSP that the meter can show Everest-sized spikes for emotional sports events like season openers and big games.


Katz signs up former Interep client Renda Broadcasting.

That brings KRG (Katz Radio Group) new stations in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Oklahoma City, Ft. Myers-Naples, Tulsa, and three smaller western Pennsylvania markets. The total station count for Renda is 25, and Tony Renda?s family-owned group is the latest to fall in behind the Katz banner. (It?s hard to believe there?s so little left of Interep ? when you do a search, all its former web pages are gone.) Katz Radio Group also picks up two former Interep pros, both from McGavren-Guild ? Lori Evans, who?ll be a VP of Sales in New York. And Grace Cruz, a Senior AE.


? Buzzing on the Boards

back to top ?


Raleigh loves to talk about sports radio, and last night there were over 1,000 reads of one thread about the Buzz WRBZ (850) dropping ESPN Radio (expected), how Don Imus sounds these days (not getting as many guests?) and the new FM ?Fan?, WCMC-FM at 99.9. Also ? is Spanish language ESPN Deportes coming to the Triangle? Lots of fun here. 

Atlanta country radio fans keep prodding the new ?Bull?, now minus morning guy Cledus T. Judd, and there are some revelations about voicetracking in market #7 ? by CHR talent. The station under discussion is Clear Channel?s WUBL (94.9). 






? Faces on the Radio

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Scott Smith will step up to manage Cox Radio?s recently-acquired stations in the Athens, GA market. He?d been the ops manager at the regional group that includes Moby in the Morning affiliate WNGC (106.1), and before 1999 he was the COO and managing partner of Chase Broadcasting Companies.

Dick O?Neil has progressed from programming at Entercom?s cluster in Gainesville, Florida (at AC WKTK) to sales (as GSM at ?98.5 KTK? and FM news/talk ?Sky? WSKY/97.3) ? and now to GM of those properties. Entercom?s regional VP is Michael Doyle.


Sins: re: yesterday?s mention of CBS Radio?s realignment of management in New York ? I mistakenly demoted Steve Swenson, when in fact he?s now managing both all-news stations (WCBS/880 and ?1010 WINS?). Also: it?s Harvey Nagler at CBS Radio News, not ?Angler.? Dyslexia and spell-check strike again, and thanks to the many folks who emailed me. Harvey, as I always knew, has lots of friends. Re: the Vince Thomas story, about his death at 37 ? he?d worked at the Clear Channel cluster, and some of those stations (WHCY/WTOC) are now in the Aloha Station Trust. Dick Taylor manages both sets of stations. Enjoy your weekend - Tom








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> Subject: The ARRL Letter, Vol 27, No 48 (Friday, December 5, 2008)
> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:07:34 -0500
> To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com
> From: letter-dlvy at arrl.org
> 
> ***************
> The ARRL Letter
> Vol. 27, No. 48
> December 5, 2008
> ***************
> 
> IN THIS EDITION:
> 
> * + ARISS Celebrates International Education Week 
> * + ARRL HQ Welcomes New Membership Manager 
> * + The January Issue of QST Is on Its Way! 
> * + Get Ready for the ARRL Triple Play WAS Award 
> * + ARISS to Celebrate 25 Years of Amateur Radio in Space with Special
> Events 
> * + Nomination Deadline for ARRL International Humanitarian Award Fast
> Approaching 
> *  Solar Update 
> *  IN BRIEF: 
>       This Week on the Radio 
>       ARRL Continuing Education Course Registration 
>     + Larry Coyle, K1QW, Wins November QST Cover Plaque Award 
>     + ARRL DXCC Desk Approves Three Operations 
> 
> +Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 
> 
> ===========================================================
> ==>Delivery problems: First see FAQ
> <http://www.arrl.org/members-only/faq.html#nodelivery>, then e-mail
> <letter-dlvy at arrl.org>
> ==>Editorial questions or comments only: S. Khrystyne Keane,
> <k1sfa at arrl.org>
> ===========================================================
> 
> ==> ARISS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 
> 
> With all the educational opportunities the Amateur Radio on the
> International Space Station program (ARISS) provides
> <http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm>, it's no wonder that the
> organization has captured the attention of the US Department of
> Education (ED). According to ARRL ARISS Program Manager Rosalie White,
> K1STO, the ED has been tracking ARISS's activities for a long time: "The
> Department of Education invited ARISS to help celebrate the ninth annual
> International Education Week (IEW) by coordinating three contacts with
> the International Space Station (ISS) during IEW, November 17-21
> <http://www.iew.state.gov/>. How could we say no?" International
> Education Week is a joint initiative of the US Department of Education
> and US Department of State.
> 
> To go along with the theme of this year's IEW -- International
> Education: Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership -- White
> explained that the Department of Education requested ARISS's
> participation through NASA. "Late last spring, JoAnne Livingston from
> the Department of Education asked NASA if the ARISS Team could support
> an ARISS radio contact in conjunction with IEW. The trick for the ARISS
> Team was to have a successful QSO that tied together three school
> communities from spots all over the globe into one 10 minute radio
> contact."
> 
> The ED took the initiative of selecting three schools to participate in
> the contact. Eventually, Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh, North
> Carolina, Poolesville High School in Poolesville, Maryland and Academia
> Cotopaxi, an all-grade school in Quito, Ecuador, were chosen as the
> three participating schools. "Because of orbital mechanics," White said,
> "the radio contact was slated for Friday, November 14 at 15:02 UTC as
> the 'curtain opener' for IEW."
> 
> To get these schools ready for their QSO, White looked over the ARRL
> Affiliated Club roster, searching for clubs to help out the selected
> schools. "I invited the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society to help support
> the Enloe Magnet High School. The Goddard Amateur Radio Club, which has
> many ARISS volunteers, agreed to assist the Poolesville High School."
> With the help of ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave
> Patton, NN1N, White searched for active Ecuadorian hams to assist with
> the contact with the school there.
> 
> "The ARISS QSO is always the headliner for all ARISS activities," White
> said. "The QSO, via WH6PN, the ARISS telebridge station in Hawaii,
> allowed students to interview astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT, the current
> ISS commander. As community leaders and school administrators watched,
> the radio contact occurred without a hitch, with students walking on air
> as the day ended. In addition to attracting the eyes and ears of
> educational organizations, three TV stations were on hand at the
> Poolesville school to tell their ARISS/IEW story." A video, produced by
> Gary Pearce KN4AQ, of Amateur Radio//Video News, is also available
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d3D66DbBEo>. 
> 
> White said that due to the IEW, the three school communities got an
> education treat: "On November 18, students from all three schools tied
> in to a videoconference activity held at the US Department of Education
> auditorium. Students asked questions round-robin style to a panel of
> experts from around the world. The panel was made up of astronaut Don
> Thomas, KC5FVF; ARISS Chairman Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, and other ARISS
> worldwide volunteers and science leaders. Top-level staff from the
> Departments of Education and State, as well as representatives from
> educational associations such as the Sally Ride Science Club and the
> head of NASA Education watched the proceedings."
> 
> Each panel member gave a short presentation and participated in a
> question and answer session with all students. Aside from an overview of
> ARISS, panelists spoke about unusual ARISS events that have happened in
> their countries, space exploration and what ham radio activities are
> popular in their countries. According to White, they also interjected a
> little of the cultural flavor from their parts of the globe.
> 
> Students from the three schools and their lead teachers will not forget
> their IEW 2008 experiences. Mark Curran, head of Poolesville High
> School's Science, Math and Computer Program, said his computer students
> are developing skills for programming a rover to investigate an
> imaginary planet (Planet Falconia, named for the school mascot). The
> Research and Engineering Class designed and constructed the rover to
> successfully navigate hazards, sense differences in surface temperature
> and recognize boundaries. The Earth Systems Science Class studied
> planetary geology and remote sensing applications for Planet Falconia.
> "Through ARISS," Curran said, "students gained insight into daily
> challenges faced by current astronauts and the importance of the
> communication efforts including ham radio. Students realized the need to
> be able to communicate well in both written and spoken languages,
> addressing the English and foreign language aspects of the curriculum."
> 
> Enloe Magnet High School teacher Samuel Wheeler developed special
> lessons for 11th and 12th grade students in his AP Physics, Honors
> Physics and Physical Science classes. Enloe is currently ranked 73rd in
> Newsweek's list of the top 100 United States high schools. Enloe
> students have exchanged communications with high schools in China,
> Germany and Turkey through videoconferencing.
> 
> Kathy Beahn at the Academia Cotopaxi in Quito, Ecuador, led the effort
> for pre-kindergarten through 12th grades. Recommended by the US Embassy
> in Quito for the ARISS QSO, the school teaches an American curriculum.
> According to White, space-related and ARISS studies were integrated into
> the Conceptual Physics Course for 11th and 12th grade students, and
> students in grades 2, 7 and 8 also took part in the ARISS radio contact.
> "We began the year learning about waves in general, including basics
> about the electromagnetic spectrum," Beahn said. "This helped students
> understand ham radio technology. We studied planetary motion and
> astrophysics topics including special relativity and black holes."
> Alfredo Caviedes, HC1HC, helped out with the QSO and Rick Dorsch, NE8Z
> -- a Michigan ham who has been to Quito many times and is friends with
> Caviedes -- provided translating assistance.
> 
> White said that the Department of Education was so impressed with ARISS
> and with what students learned before, during and after the contacts
> that ARISS has been invited to participate in next year's International
> Education Week. IEW 2009 is scheduled for November 16-20. 
> 
> ==> ARRL HQ WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSHIP MANAGER 
> 
> The ARRL is pleased to welcome Membership Manager Diane Petrilli,
> KB1RNF, to the Headquarters staff in Newington. Petrilli's key areas of
> responsibility include programs and activities that directly affect
> membership growth, engagement and retention. Petrilli is taking over the
> position from Katie Breen, W1KRB. Breen left in October.
> 
> Petrilli, who earned her Amateur Radio license on her fourth day at ARRL
> HQ, comes to the League with more than 15 years of experience in
> marketing and membership management, including nine years with the
> Connecticut Bar Association. "In my years with the Bar Association, I
> started out recruiting attorneys to do pro bono work and had the chance
> to design membership mailings, as well as write for our quarterly
> publication," she said. "I also designed and managed numerous databases
> and eventually stepped up to become their Marketing and Electronic
> Communications Manager." While in that position, Petrilli directed
> advertising, sales promotions, public relations and electronic media
> campaigns.
> 
> Petrilli said she is excited to be working at ARRL Headquarters: "I am
> happy to be here and have been made to feel very welcome. I am looking
> forward to being part of the ARRL family and getting to know our
> members. While I have quite a bit of experience working in an
> association setting, I am new to the field of Amateur Radio and so I may
> be reaching out to many of you in the upcoming weeks. I will be
> graciously asking for your help -- to share your knowledge, your ideas
> and passion for the Service. I look forward to meeting you all. As ARRL
> Membership Manager, I will draw on my experiences in marketing,
> membership recruitment and retention to build a stronger ARRL."
> 
> According to ARRL Sales and Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R,
> Petrilli has an extensive background working with association members.
> "She also has a great deal of relevant experience in recruiting, working
> with volunteers and developing member benefits," Inderbitzen said.
> "Diane will join our efforts to serve and grow our vibrant national
> association. And, there's no better time! Amateur Radio continues to
> enjoy a resurgence of interest from among prospective and new licensees
> since license restructuring in 2007. There's a tremendous amount of
> opportunity for all of us that support ARRL and the Amateur Radio
> Service."
> 
> Inderbitzen said that the ARRL Membership Manager supports regular
> contact with members, and is also responsible for attracting new
> members. "All of us here at ARRL Headquarters have a responsibility to
> get to know our members, to listen to them and to effect positive
> change," he said.
> 
> ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, concurred: "We are
> pleased to welcome Diane to our staff. With her extensive background in
> membership organizations, I am sure that she will make a major
> contribution in providing excellent service to our members. Diane has
> many years experience in membership organizations. I am confident that
> she will continue to provide a high level of customer service to the
> ARRL membership."
> 
> Petrilli holds a BS in business administration from Alfred University
> and an MBA from the University of Connecticut with a concentration in
> marketing. Calling herself a "fanatical" water skier, Petrilli and
> husband Christian enjoy swimming, reading (she rates John Steinbeck as
> her favorite author), gardening, snow skiing and attending concerts.
> 
> Petrilli can be reached via e-mail <dpetrilli at arrl.org>. 
> 
> ==> THE JANUARY ISSUE OF QST IS ON ITS WAY! 
> 
> The January issue of QST -- our annual vintage issue -- is jam-packed
> with everything today's Amateur Radio operator needs. From product
> reviews to experiments to contesting, the January issue of QST has
> something for just about everyone
> 
> Our annual vintage issue features an article by Bob Shrader, W6BNB,
> "When Radio Transmitters Were Machines." Go back to the day when some of
> the most powerful radio transmitters were RF alternators. If you've ever
> wanted to build your own vintage radio, be sure to check out "Building a
> 1927 Regenerative Receiver" by Brian Mattson, K8BHZ. Before the advent
> of the superheterodyne receiver, the regenerative receiver was all the
> rage. 
> 
> Have you ever had an urge to explore Antarctica? If so, be sure to check
> out the article by Adam Brown, K2ARB. His "Antarctic Experience" as a
> communications officer at one of the coldest regions on the globe will
> be sure to warm you up. If Antarctica is a little too close to home, how
> about Mars? In her article "DXpedition to Planet Mars," former ARRL
> Youth Editor Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM, and fellow hams from Georgia Tech
> experienced a simulated Martian encounter in the Utah desert. While it
> won't qualify for the Elser-Mathes Cup (given to the hams who complete
> the first two-way Amateur Radio contact between Earth and Mars), journey
> with Hartlage as she undergoes life on the red planet. 
> 
> If you're in the market for a new rig, you don't want to miss January's
> Product Review of the Elecraft K3/100 HF and 6 meter transceiver.
> Reviewed by ARRL Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR, the K3 in any of
> its available configurations, Hallas says, "provides a high performance,
> modular and expandable transceiver that can fill the needs of almost
> anyone looking for an HF and 6 meter transceiver for home or portable
> use." 
> 
> If you've been hankering for a new award to proudly display in your
> shack, look no further than the ARRL's Triple Play Worked All States
> Award. You will receive this award when you have confirmed contacts (via
> Logbook of the World) with all 50 states in each of three modes: CW,
> voice and digital. Look for more information on this new award in this
> edition of The ARRL Letter. 
> 
> Of course, there are the usual columns you look forward to in the
> January QST: Hints & Kinks, The Doctor Is IN, How's DX, Old Radio,
> Hamspeak and more. Look for your January issue of QST to arrive in your
> mailbox soon. QST is the official journal of ARRL, the national
> association for Amateur Radio. QST is just one of the many benefits of
> ARRL membership. To join or renew your ARRL membership, please see the
> ARRL Web page <http://www.arrl.org/join>. 
> 
> ==> GET READY FOR THE ARRL TRIPLE PLAY WAS AWARD 
> 
> As of January 1, 2009, the ARRL will offer another award: The Triple
> Play Worked All States Award <http://www.arrl.org/awards/#tripleplay>.
> This new, exciting award is available to all amateurs who confirm
> contacts with each of the 50 states using three modes for each state:
> CW, phone and RTTY/digital. All 150 contacts must be made on or after
> the starting date and must be confirmed via Logbook of the World (LoTW)
> <http://www.arrl.org/lotw/>. All bands -- with the exception of 60
> meters -- may be used in pursuit of the Triple Play Award.
> 
> In their July 2008 meeting, the ARRL Board of Directors decided to
> implement this new award. Based on a suggestion by former ARRL Dakota
> Division Vice Director Hans Brakob, K0HB, the League's Programs and
> Services Committee referred the award's parameters to the Board where it
> received enthusiastic approval.
> 
> According to ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ, the Triple
> Play Award is a one-time award -- once you have made the required 150
> confirmed contacts via LoTW, you're done. "Even so," Sumner writes in
> "It Seems to Us" in the January issue of QST, "there are many possible
> variations on the theme. You can try to be the first (or at least the
> first on your block) or you can set your own pace. Think it's too easy?
> Limit yourself to QRP while operating your favorite mode (or all three).
> Maybe you prefer to be the quarry; it will quickly emerge which states
> are the most difficult to find, offering opportunities to earn the
> gratitude of your mates by activating the ones you can get to with your
> portable or mobile rig."
> 
> The Triple Play Award is not a contest, but Sumner points out that the
> ARRL RTTY Roundup <http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2009/rtty.html>
> takes place the first weekend in 2009, with the North American QSO Party
> (CW and Phone) <http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php> following soon
> after. "Contesters are among the most loyal devotees of LoTW," Sumner
> writes, "so participating in these three events should take care of all
> of the easy states, as well as some of the more difficult ones." He
> warns that it can be addictive once you begin making your contacts for
> the Triple Play Award!
> 
> The rules for the Triple Play Award state that two-way communication
> must be established on the amateur bands with each state on each mode
> (the District of Columbia may be counted for Maryland). There is no
> minimum signal report required. Contacts must be made from the same
> location, or from locations no two of which are more than 50 miles
> apart. Club station applicants must include their club name and call
> sign of the club station or trustee on their application. The Triple
> Play Award will be issued on sequentially numbered certificates,
> starting with #1, as determined by the time stamp of the electronic
> application as submitted via LoTW. There are no endorsements for this
> award.
> 
> Contacts made through repeater devices or any other power relay method
> may not be used for WAS confirmation (a separate WAS award is available
> for satellite contacts). All stations contacted must be land stations;
> contacts with ships, anchored or otherwise, and aircraft, cannot be
> counted. The only exception to this rule is permanently docked
> exhibition ships (such as the Queen Mary) and other historic ships will
> be considered land based.
> 
> Triple Play Award applicants who reside in the US must be ARRL members
> to be eligible to receive the award. DX stations do not need to be ARRL
> members. 
> 
> ==> ARISS TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF AMATEUR RADIO IN SPACE WITH SPECIAL
> EVENTS 
> 
> Twenty-five years ago this week, Owen Garriott, W5LFL, made history by
> being the first Amateur Radio operator to talk to hams from space. His
> historic flight on STS-9 on board the space shuttle Columbia was
> launched on November 28 and landed on December 8, 1983. Garriott's ham
> radio adventure on that mission ushered in a host of what Amateur Radio
> on the International Space Station (ARISS) Chairman Frank Bauer, KA3HDO,
> called "outstanding outreach activities that continue today with the
> ARISS program."
> 
> Bauer said that many hams still remember that first set of contacts and
> downlinks with Garriott: "Those first contacts allowed each of us to
> share the excitement of space exploration through Owen's first-hand
> eyewitness accounts. Owen's ham radio legacy enabled space travelers
> that have flown on the space shuttle, the space station Mir and now the
> International Space Station (ISS) to share their journey of
> exploration."
> 
> Just last month, Garriott's son Richard, W5KWQ, became the first second
> generation Amateur Radio operator to travel in space and speak with hams
> <http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/10/17/10392/>. "What other hobby,
> except Amateur Radio," Bauer wondered, "could or would open the
> communications lines of space travelers beyond that of the space
> agencies or international heads of state?"
> 
> To celebrate 25 years of Amateur Radio operations from space, ARISS has
> planned a set of special event opportunities for December and part of
> January. According to Bauer, a special certificate will be available for
> those who communicate with the ISS, either two-way direct (with the ISS
> crew, the digipeater or cross-band repeater) or one-way reception of
> SSTV or voice downlink. "Several 'surprises' are planned over the
> month-long celebration," he said, and will be announced soon.
> 
> Bauer said that in addition to school contacts and APRS digi-operations,
> ARISS will configure the radio system for cross-band repeater operations
> to utilize the standard U/V operations in low power mode during the
> first week of December. According to Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK, "U"
> refers to the 70 cm band used for the uplink to the cross-band repeater,
> specifically the 437.800 MHz FM frequency (+/- for Doppler), while "V"
> refers to the 2 meter VHF band used for the downlink, specifically the
> 145.800 MHz FM frequency.
> 
> Starting December 7, ARISS will then run a test of 9600 baud packet
> operations on 145.825 MHz."Given that PCsat should be in full sun
> starting December 9," Bauer explained, "we will switch to 1200 baud
> packet on 145.825 on December 14-19 to support double hop opportunities.
> At times, especially during the weekends, you might see some SSTV
> operations if the crew is available."
> 
> Bauer reminded hams that due to ISS flight requirements related to
> spacewalks and vehicle activity, the radio onboard the ISS may be off
> for some portion of this schedule. School contacts and general QSO
> opportunities by the crew will also preempt this schedule for short
> periods of time. "But remember that if you hear these," Bauer said, "you
> still qualify for a commemorative certificate!"
> 
> ==> NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR ARRL INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD FAST
> APPROACHING 
> 
> Nominations are open for the 2008 ARRL International Humanitarian Award.
> The award is conferred upon an amateur or amateurs who demonstrate
> devotion to human welfare, peace and international understanding through
> Amateur Radio. The League established the annual prize to recognize
> Amateur Radio operators who have used ham radio to provide extraordinary
> service to others in times of crisis or disaster
> <http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/awards/humanitarian.html>. 
> 
> A committee appointed by the League's President recommends the award
> recipient(s) to the ARRL Board, which makes the final decision. The
> committee is now accepting nominations from Amateur Radio, governmental
> or other organizations that have benefited from extraordinary service
> rendered by an Amateur Radio operator or group. Amateur Radio is one of
> the few telecommunication services that allow people throughout the
> world from all walks of life to meet and talk with each other, thereby
> spreading goodwill across political boundaries. The ARRL International
> Humanitarian Award recognizes Amateur Radio's unique role in
> international communication and the assistance amateurs regularly
> provide to people in need.
> 
> Nominations should include a summary of the nominee's actions that
> qualify the individual (or individuals) for this award, plus verifying
> statements from at least two people having first-hand knowledge of the
> events warranting the nomination. These statements may be from an
> official of a group (for example, the American Red Cross, The Salvation
> Army or a local or state emergency management official) that benefited
> from the nominee's particular Amateur Radio contribution. Nominations
> should include the names and addresses of all references.
> 
> All nominations and supporting materials for the 2008 ARRL International
> Humanitarian Award must be submitted in writing in English to ARRL
> International Humanitarian Award, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111 USA.
> Nomination submissions are due by December 31, 2008. In the event that
> no nominations are received, the committee itself may determine a
> recipient or decide to make no award. The winner of the ARRL
> International Humanitarian Award receives an engraved plaque and a
> profile in QST and other ARRL venues.
> 
> ==>SOLAR UPDATE 
> 
> Tad "Autumn's Sun so warmly gleams" Cook, K7RA, this week reports: This
> was another quiet week; the geomagnetic indicators hovered around zero
> and there were no sunspots. There was another unusually quiet period
> this week on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (, similar to November 11,
> November 14, and November 18-24. Sunspot numbers for November
> 27-December 3 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and 0 with a mean of 0. The 10.7 cm
> flux was 68.2, 67, 68.2, 68.4, 68.1, 68.9 and 69.2 with a mean of 68.3.
> The estimated planetary A indices were 7, 4, 2, 1, 0, 0 and 4 with a
> mean of 2.6. The estimated mid-latitude A indices were 5, 3, 2, 1, 0, 0
> and 4 with a mean of 2.1. Right now on Friday morning, there are one or
> two sunspots trying to break through. The magnetic activity at our Sun's
> surface in this area is not quite at a level to indicate a visible spot.
> For more information concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL
> Technical Information Service Propagation page
> <http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>. To read this week's
> Solar Report in its entirety, check out the W1AW Propagation Bulletin
> page <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/prop/>. This week's "Tad Cookism" brought
> to you by John Clare's "Autumn"
> <http://poetry.about.com/od/poems/l/blclareautumn.htm>. 
> 
> __________________________________
> 
> ==>IN BRIEF:
> 
> * This Week on the Radio: This week, the ARRL 160-Meter Contest on
> December 5-7. The TARA RTTY Melee and the Wake-Up! QRP Sprint are
> December 6. The TOPS Activity Contest is December 6-7 and the NAQCC
> Straight Key/Bug Sprint is December 10. Next week is the ARRL 10 Meter
> Contest on December 13-14. The NA High Speed Meteor Scatter Winter Rally
> is December 11-15. The MDXA PSK DeathMatch is December 13-14 and the
> SKCC Weekend Sprintathon is December 14. All dates, unless otherwise
> stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest Branch page
> <http://www.arrl.org/contests/>, the ARRL Contest Update
> <http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
> <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info. Looking
> for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out the ARRL Special Event
> Station Web page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html>. 
> 
> * ARRL Continuing Education Course Registration: Registration remains
> open through Sunday, December 21, 2008, for these online course sessions
> beginning on Friday, January 2, 2009: Amateur Radio Emergency
> Communications Level 1, Radio Frequency Interference, Antenna Design and
> Construction, Technician License Course, Analog Electronics and Digital
> Electronics. Each online course has been developed in segments --
> learning units with objectives, informative text, student activities and
> quizzes. Courses are interactive, and some include direct communications
> with a Mentor/Instructor. Students register for a particular session
> that may be 8, 12 or 16 weeks (depending on the course) and they may
> access the course at any time of day during the course period,
> completing lessons and activities at times convenient for their personal
> schedule. Mentors assist students by answering questions, reviewing
> assignments and activities, as well as providing helpful feedback.
> Interaction with mentors is conducted through e-mail; there is no
> appointed time the student must be present -- allowing complete
> flexibility for the student to work when and where it is convenient. To
> learn more, visit the CCE Course Listing page
> <http://www.arrl.org/cep/student> or contact the Continuing Education
> Program Coordinator <cep at arrl.org>.
> 
> * Larry Coyle, K1QW, Wins November QST Cover Plaque Award: The winner of
> the QST Cover Plaque Award for November is Larry Coyle, K1QW, for his
> article "A Modular Receiver for Exploring the LF/VLF Bands."
> Congratulations, Larry! The winner of the QST Cover Plaque award --
> given to the author or authors of the best article in each issue -- is
> determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll Web
> page <http://www.arrl.org/members-only/QSTvote.html>. Cast a ballot for
> your favorite article in the December issue by Wednesday, December 31. 
> 
> * ARRL DXCC Desk Approves Three Operations: ARRL DXCC Manager Bill
> Moore, NC1L, reports that the following operations have been approved
> for DXCC credit: Wake Island -- WA2YUN/KH9 (for operations commencing
> 2007); Willis Island -- VK9DWX (2008), and Andaman and Nicobar Island --
> VU4RG (2008). "If you had cards rejected for the Wake Island operation,
> please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk and you will be placed on
> the list for update," Moore said. 
> 
> =========================================================== 
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> The ARRL Letter offers a weekly e-mail digest of essential and general
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From e-norris at comcast.net  Sat Dec  6 10:47:01 2008
From: e-norris at comcast.net (Ed)
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:47:01 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] The Radio - link
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Todd,
Cool site. Thanks for sharing the link.
Ed

Ed Norris

 

Find safety info for food, floods,

recalls, outbreaks, and more at

www.statehealth.in.gov



Todd Ervin wrote:
> Todd Ervin 
> N9PVQ
> http://www.w9vmw.org
>  
> I've seen a few other online jukebox-type links, but this one's
> different.
>
> You can enter the name of an artist or song and it will generally find
> it
> and play it.
>
> After finishing playing that song, it continues to play tunes from that
> particular era.
>
> Music quality seems to be pretty good.
>
>
>
> http://www.theradio.com/
>
>
>
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sun Dec  7 22:48:14 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 22:48:14 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FCC - ARRL request
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Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:05:43 -0800
From: w3ml at w3ml.com
To: inham at mailman.qth.net
CC: 
Subject: [InHam] FCC - ARRL request

Details:

 

  The clubs and members of the ARRL have been asked by the FCC to aid

in education efforts regarding the transition to digital television

broadcasting and information on installing converters where they are

needed.


  The leaders of the clubs in Indiana need think about ways you could

best present information helpful to others in your community.  Each

community is a little different, so your plans may vary.  

We need a list of groups willing to help out in some way during the

period from early January to February 17 (or a little later for

procrastinators).  

  
Beginning early January, FCC staff will use the volunteer contact

list information provided by the SMs to contact leaders of these

volunteering clubs. FCC staff will then make contact with them, learn

their plans, and provide them with media, brochures or other materials

your groups may need in this effort.  They may even come and visit

with larger groups to aid in implementation of the group's plans.

 "I really appreciate the willingness of the ARRL to actively

participate in helping Americans with the transition to DTV and your

helpful suggestions.  The DTV transition will be an historic moment in

the evolution of TV.  Broadcast television stations can offer viewers

improved picture and sound quality and new programming choices. 

All-digital broadcasting also will allow us to significantly improve

public safety communications and will usher in a new era of advanced

wireless services such as the widespread deployment of wireless broadband.

 As we discussed, our goal is to engage on a cooperative basis the

amateur community to help with the DTV outreach and educate consumers

on how to install a converter box and how to set it up.  We also

discussed the possibility of amateur groups providing technical advice

by telephone to consumers who may encounter difficulty with the

installation and setting up of their converter box. Any assistance

that you can arrange through the ARRL Section Managers will greatly

help in the efforts of the FCC to ensure a smooth transition to DTV on

February 17, 2009."

- George Dillon, FCC



The FCC will provide participating groups with news releases, audio

clips (mp3 files) and announcement templates for them to use in local

media in preparation of the activities.   FCC will also provide clubs

with video, PowerPoint and similar visual materials about how to

accomplish conversion installation.

 

 

 

Concerns & Ideas:

1.  At no time should the hams enter someone else's home in this; nor

should they broker or sell conversion boxes in any way.

 

2.  Clubs can be encouraged to provide such things as call in phone

help numbers for tech help, make presentations at meetings, demos at

malls, talks to other groups ? what works in their locations.  

 

3.  Merchants will be able to get additional publicity and might even

let action take place at a store known to the community, and tag on

the ability to sell converters to people who don't yet have one.

 

4.  Local over-the-air broadcasters should be the most interested

people in this activity, making it easier to get TV publicity about it.

 

5. There is not enough time left for QST, the national magazine.  But

there is precedent of getting the word out quickly to recruit clubs

for a special need using only news and PR functions.

 

6. There is no budget to cover Amateurs' expenses.

 

7.  The task is to provide technical information and aid.  We are not

being asked to be installers. The FCC staff will provide us with

information and materials.

 

8.  Other NGOs are also being asked to help out in different ways.

 

 

 

Allen G Pitts, W1AGP

Media & PR Manager

ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio

225 Main St.    Newington    CT    06111

(860)  594-0328

apitts at arrl.org

 

 



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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Mon Dec  8 21:51:26 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:51:26 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 17
In-Reply-To: <A03759614A844B7B8CE9A6CA9C4E823C@oldtwr>
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> From: kb9bvn at gmail.com
> To: kb9bvn at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:24:01 -0500
> CC: IndyHamRadio at yahoogroups.com; CentralIndianaHams at yahoogroups.com; inham at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [InHam] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 17
> 
> IN-ARRL BULLETIN 17
> 8 DEC 2008 - 1900 EST
> 
> FROM CENTRA.L DIVISION HQ
> 
> There has been some discussion within the ARRL board about hams getting
> involved in the DTV conversion box installation process.  On the surface,
> it looks like a great opportunity to provide a needed public service.
> However, a similar situation arose several decades ago, when hams were
> urged by the FCC to help with amateur radio TVI issues in the 50s by
> installing high-pass filters on TV antenna feed lines.
> 
> Most of the early TVs did not have long-term trouble-free operation.  Tubes
> would age and die, 300 ohm twin lead feed line would get brittle and fail,
> etc.  Many times, the TV would fail shortly after a ham had helped out and
> the ham was blamed for the failure.  It became a mini-epidemic in the 50s.
> 
> In today's litigious society, somebody else is always at fault.  It's never
> the owner of the equipment, or the user of the service.  I suggest that hams
> only make suggestions, or maybe provide some "show and tell" in public 
> venues.
> But they should NEVER perform actual DTV converter box hook-up services.
> To do so, is to invite serious liability issues when something totally 
> unrelated to
> the installation of a DTV conversion box causes loss of the signal or even 
> TV
> failure.  It's happened in the past and it will happen this time around.
> 
> - Dick, W9GIG
> 
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> VIA  KB9BVN
> Brian Murrey - KB9BVN
> IN-ARRL Bulletin Manager
> 317-535-9887
> 
> _______________________________________________
> InHam mailing list
> InHam at mailman.qth.net
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From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:52:52 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [Inares] Skywarn Recognition day
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To: Inares at yahoogroups.com
From: w9wxn at aol.com
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 19:32:49 -0500
Subject: [Inares] Skywarn Recognition day



















    
            



Hi,
 
RE: Skywarn Recognition Day 2008 DEC. 6 results NWS Louisville, 
WX4NWS
 
South Central Indiana Skywarn had a lot of fun working Skywarn 
Recognition Day 2008.
 
We had only 2 operators K9set Scott Taylor & myself W9WXN, but had 
great results.
 
WX4NWS:
made 320 QSO's (old record 351)
worked 40 states (old record 41)
1 foreign country
worked 38 other NWS offices which is a record (old record was 35)
 
NWS Paducah has a great write up for them at: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=pah&storyid=19866&source=0
 
There were some 110 National Weather Service stations on the air last 
Saturday. 
 
If anyone worked a National Weather Service office during Skywarn 
Recognition Day, and you're interested in a certificate or QSl information, go 
to www.crh.noaa.gov/hamradio 

 
If anyone worked WX4NWS, QSl info is: QSl  S.A.S.E. direct to W9WXN. 
Contact information is: W9wxn at aol.com, Skywarn recognition Day 2008 
event manager
 
73,
 
David McKim, 
W9WXN
ARRL Coordinator South Central Indiana Skywarn
ARES Net Manager 
Harrison County
South Central Indiana Skywarn http://www.geocities.com/kb9jlf
W9wxn at aol.com 





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Subject: [Ccarc] Schematics of radios :: Schematic of programmer :: Radio
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 11 12:15:27 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:15:27 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] November meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2008 MEETING         Cass County Amateur Radio Club

The meeting was called to order at 19:06 by President Chuck, N9PMW. He began the meeting by wishing the group a happy Veterans Day and thanking all those who served in some way.

Minutes of the meeting of October 18, 2008 were read and approved.

The Treasurer?s Report was read and approved.

The balance as of 10-18 was $707.78. A bill was paid to Dave Wandrei in the amount of $59.60 for the mailing of meeting notices and Post Office box rent. $10 was deposited from the 50/50 drawing and $35 deposited from dues payments. Ending balance as of today: $693.18. The repeater controller fund balance remains at $125.

Repeater Update: Phil, W9LVY, said there was nothing to report. A work session will be planned for a later date.

ARES / RACES: Chuck reminded the group that anyone completing any NIMS courses should have that added to the official record at EMA.

Old Business: The placement of new poles for new antennas has been put on hold. It was noted that dimensions of buildings need to be measured to determine the height of any poles. Poles need to be placed such that the buildings are cleared by a significant amount. The fundraising possibility presented by Papa Johns was discussed and it decided to postpone any effort until after the first of the year. 

New Business: Chuck presented the possibility of establishing an ad hoc Ways and Means committee to evaluate and develop fund raising activities. The committee would consist of just a few members appointed by the President, possibly including the Directors at Large.
Five tickets to the Ft. Wayne Hamfest were given away in exchange for donations to the club.

Bills: A bill of $17.64 was submitted by Dave Wandrei for mailing of the Feedline.

50/50: The 50/50 raffle was won by KA9BYN. Marion donated the winnings back to the club.

The next meeting is to be December 20.
The meeting was adjourned at 19:35. 

The following members attended: N9PMW, N9WCQ, W9LVY, K9AWH, KA9BYN, N9RLA, KB9SIR, and K9PSR.


Respectfully submitted by
Ed, K9PSR
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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:15:41 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FCC Digest Broadcast apps and assignments
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IN  
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IN  BALH-20081208ACH	WMYK  71277	MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.		Voluntary Assignment of License
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IN  BALH-20081208ACQ	WZWZ  41850	MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP OF KOKOMO, INC	Voluntary Assignment of License
		    E	92.5 MHZ	KOKOMO, IN				From: VOX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC
										To: HOOSIER AM/FM, LLC
										Form 316
										
AM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE ACCEPTED FOR FILING
---------------------------------------------------------------------

IN  BAL-20081208ACC	WMRI  6337	MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.	Voluntary Assignment of License
		    E	860 KHZ		MARION, IN				From: VOX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 12 09:28:33 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:28:33 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ARRL Club News for December 2008
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> Subject: ARRL Club News for December 2008
> To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com
> From: memberlist at www.arrl.org
> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:45:58 -0500
> 
> ARRL Club Newsletter
> December 12, 2008
> 
> 
> Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, Editor
> 
> IN THIS ISSUE:
> + FCC Calls on Amateur Radio Service 
> + Club Gavel Competition
> + PL-259 Connector
> + The Season For Giving
> 
> 
> FCC Requests Ham's Technical Aid in Education on DTV.
> 
> 
> We have received a request by the FCC for members of the ARRL to
> provide technical educational assistance to their communities during
> January and February in accomplishing the digital TV conversion.
> Clubs are being asked to develop and implement plans to provide
> information about the DTV conversion in their areas in ways they
> think best fits their community.  Each community is a little
> different, so your plans may vary.  Let your Section Manager know
> your group is willing to help out.  
> 
> Hams should *not* make "house calls," sell any equipment or do actual
> installations -- the request is only to distribute technical
> information and their materials.  As we all know, some folks just
> never get the message until too late.  Materials for presentations,
> education and many other activities are available at 
> http://www.dtv.gov/outreach.html .  Beginning early January, FCC
> staff will contact Section Managers and leaders of interested clubs
> and, where possible, arrange to meet for sharing even more
> information, A/V and printed materials and training aids with the
> clubs in this effort.  
>  
> We know the time is short and problematic, (not our choice) but your
> aid in this now will be appreciated.  
>  
> In early January, Section Managers will be asked for the names and
> contact information of the volunteering groups.  FCC staff will then
> make contact with them, learn their plans, and provide them with the
> media, brochures or other materials your group may need in this
> effort.  Materials also can be downloaded from the web at
> http://www.dtv.gov/outreach.html .  FCC regional staff may even come
> and visit with larger groups to aid in implementation of the group's
> plans.
>  
> "I really appreciate the willingness of the ARRL to actively
> participate in helping Americans with the transition to DTV and your
> helpful suggestions.  The DTV transition will be an historic moment
> in the evolution of TV.  Broadcast television stations can offer
> viewers improved picture and sound quality and new programming
> choices.  All-digital broadcasting also will allow us to
> significantly improve public safety communications and will usher in
> a new era of advanced wireless services such as the widespread
> deployment of wireless broadband.
>  
> As we discussed, our goal is to engage on a cooperative basis the
> amateur community to help with the DTV outreach and educate consumers
> on how to install a converter box and how to set it up.  We also
> discussed the possibility of amateur groups providing technical
> advice by telephone to consumers who may encounter difficulty with
> the installation and setting up of their converter box. Any
> assistance that you can arrange through the ARRL Section Managers
> will greatly help in the efforts of the FCC to ensure a smooth
> transition to DTV on February 17, 2009."
> - George Dillon, FCC
>  ---
> 
>  The FCC will provide participating groups with news releases, audio
> clips (mp3 files) and announcement templates for them to use in local
> media in preparation of the activities.   FCC will also provide clubs
> with educational video, PowerPoints and similar visual materials.
>  
> As you plan, remember this is for technical educational help only. 
> At no time should the hams enter someone else's home or be installers
> in this; nor should they broker or sell conversion boxes in any way. 
> Clubs can provide such things as a call in telephone number for
> technical help, make presentations at meetings, demos at malls, talks
> to other groups -- whatever works in their community.	Local
> over-the-air broadcasters should be most interested in this activity,
> making it easier to get TV publicity about it.	Other non-profit,
> volunteer groups are also being asked to help out, so this is also a
> chance to do some organizational networking.
> 
> Some groups are already coming up with plans, such as:
> 
> "I think a simple class at the community senior citizens centers
> would be great!
> Those things are everywhere all over the country.  A large number of
> seniors could be taught to go out into the community.  Many of these
> people are looking for something to do.  Nothing wrong with hams
> acting as consultants and getting some good press from it."
> 
> Or how about contacting the local coordinators for Meals on Wheels
> and teaching their delivery volunteers what to look for in shut-ins
> still needing conversion units?  Or the local Visiting Nurses?
> 
> How about having an ARES drill in which your teams go looking for
> over-the-air TV antennas and note the addresses.  Later you can hand
> out or send info to those locations.
> 
> One group is planning to be in their community auditorium with some
> converters and talk about how to hook them up.
> 
> Others are working with their weathermen/women, knowing that in a
> storm a lot of people look to TV for information.
> 
> Why not make a display with the FCC's materials -- but also be sure
> to have your local club info out too!  You just might get some new
> prospects!
> 
> "Go on a talk-TV segment to demo creating a DIY antenna from coat
> hangars, to show what a 'paper tiger' the need for a spendy antenna
> is.."	And a similar comment, "Just letting everyone know that the
> DIGITAL READY antenna that the box stores sell for $130 is the same
> as the old analog antenna that you can get for $50, this lets people
> know that you are sincere in your presentation."
> 
> Each group is encouraged to think of ways to aid their community in
> this that work best in your own areas.	If not with a store or
> call-in deal there, that's OK.	These are just some starting
> suggestions. C'mon, Get creative!
>  
> There is not enough time left for articles in QST, the national
> magazine.  But there is precedent of getting the word out quickly to
> clubs for a special need.  After all, we're "communicators."  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Club Gavel Competition
> A benefit of being an ARRL affiliated club is being eligible to
> participate in gavel competitions of select ARRL-sponsored contests. 
> There are eight events that are designated as Affiliated Club
> Competitions (ACC) for ARRL and RAC affiliated clubs:
> -	January VHF Sweepstakes 
> -	RTTY Roundup (January) 
> -	International DX Contest (February and March)
> -	June VHF QSO Party 
> -	September VHF QSO Party 
> -	November Sweepstakes 
> -	160-Meter Contest (December)
> -	10-Meter Contest (December)
> In order for a club to be listed there must be a minimum of three
> entries from club members in good standing who reside and operate
> within the club territory.  Complete rules can be found on the web
> at:
> < http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/rules-all.html#cc >
> Your club must be listed as an active affiliated club at the time of
> the contest, so be sure to submit your annual report on time to
> remain on the active club roster.  (Inactive clubs can move back to
> active status by submitting an annual report and a current club
> roster.)
> < http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/forms/fsd2/ >
> 
> 
> PL-259 Connector
> Want a good video on installing a Pl-259 Connector?
> This is a six minute video that can be shown at a club meeting.
> Installing a PL-259 on RG-213
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1nabA6yMoI
> 
> Installing a PL-259 on RG8X
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzXXjzmA-IE&feature=related
> 
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> ARRL Affiliation Milestones
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> 
> 
> 	25 Years October	 
> *W4		 
> NFL	MILTON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB	W4VIY
>  ---
> 		 
> 	60 Years October	 
> 		 
> *W1		 
> WMA	HAMPDEN COUNTY RADIO ASSOCIATION	W1NY
> 		 
> *W0		 
> IA	North Iowa ARC	 
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> *W4		 
> AL	Birmingham Amateur Radio Club	W4CUE
> AL	Mobile ARC Inc	W4IAX
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> *W2		 
> SNJ	DB Club WA2KM
> 		 
> *W6		 
> SJV	T.C.A.R.E.S	K6TUO
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> IA	Ottumwa Amateur Radio Club	WA0DX
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> *W2		 
> SNJ	Atlantic Radio Club	W3KY
> 		 
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> MO	Heart Of America Radio Club	W0RR
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> 		 
> 	10 Years December	 
> *W4		 
> NC	Tri-County Amateur Radio Club	NC4AR
> NC	Lenoir Amateur Radio Club	KF4WOD
> NC	Foundations Amateur Radio Society	W4FBC
> 		 
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> MS	Lauderdale Repeater Group	W5LRG
> 		 
> *W6		 
> LAX	SCRRBA (REGIONAL FREQUENCY COORDINATOR)  
>  ---		 
> 		 
> 	60 Years December	 
> *W4		 
> NC	Kinston ARS, Inc.	W4OIX
> 		 
> *W9		 
> IL	DuPage Amateur Radio Club	W9DUP
> WI	Racine Megacycle Club	W9UDU
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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:35:25 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Ten-Tec used/demo list December 11, 2008
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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:32:54 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] The ARRL Letter, Vol 27, No 48 (Friday, December 12, 2008)
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****** VERY INTERESTING READING REGARDING THE FCC AND COMMISSIONER****

Tom   KB9WSL:
 
> ***************
> The ARRL Letter
> Vol. 27, No. 49
> December 12, 2008
 ***************
 
> IN THIS EDITION:
> 
> * + Congressional Committee Members Release Report Lambasting FCC
> Chairman Kevin Martin 
> * + ARRL 10 Meter Contest Means HF Fun for Technicians, Too! 
> * + "The Doctor Is IN" the ARRL Letter 
> * + FCC Calls on Amateur Radio Service for Assistance with Digital TV
> Conversion
> * + FlexRadio Donates Software Defined Radio to W1AW 
>   + ARRL Thanks Donors with Publication Gift Certificates 
> * + ARRL Membership Newsletters, Bulletins and Notifications 
> *  Solar Update 
> *  IN BRIEF: 
>       This Week on the Radio 
>       ARRL Continuing Education Course Registration 
>     + ARRL Headquarters Closed for Christmas, New Year's Holidays 
>       Former Wisconsin Section Manager Roy Pedersen, K9FHI (SK) 
>       Former Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager Allen Breiner Sr, W3TI
> (SK) 
> 
> +Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 
> 
> ===========================================================
> ==>Delivery problems: First see FAQ
> <http://www.arrl.org/members-only/faq.html#nodelivery>, then e-mail
> <letter-dlvy at arrl.org>
> ==>Editorial questions or comments only: S. Khrystyne Keane,
> <k1sfa at arrl.org>
> ===========================================================
> 
> ==> CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS RELEASE REPORT LAMBASTING FCC
> CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN 
> 
> On Tuesday, December 9, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce --
> the congressional committee that oversees the Federal Communications
> Commission -- released its majority staff report "on the bipartisan
> investigation of the FCC's regulatory processes and management
> practices." The report -- "Deception and Distrust: The Federal
> Communications Commission under Chairman Kevin J. Martin" -- stated that
> the investigation was prompted "by allegations to the effect that [FCC]
> Chairman Kevin J. Martin has abused FCC procedures by manipulating or
> suppressing reports, data and information"
> <http://www.arrl.org/news/files/FCC_Report120908.pdf>. 
> 
> "Our investigation confirmed a number of troubling allegations raised by
> individuals in and outside the FCC," said Representative Bart Stupak
> (D-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
> "The Committee staff report details some of the most egregious abuses of
> power, suppression of information and manipulation of data under
> Chairman Martin's leadership. It is my hope that this report will serve
> as a roadmap for a fair, open and efficient FCC under new leadership in
> the next administration."
> 
> Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI), Chairman of the Committee on
> Energy and Commerce echoed Stupak's concerns: "Any of these findings,
> individually, are cause for concern. Together, the findings suggest
> that, in recent years, the FCC has operated in a dysfunctional manner
> and Commission business has suffered as a result. It is my hope that the
> new FCC Chairman will find this report instructive and that it will
> prove useful in helping the Commission avoid making the same mistakes."
> 
> The report said that "in an investigation of this nature," the Committee
> would usually hold hearings "to receive testimony from witnesses and to
> further examine the issues." But due to what the Committee called "the
> climate of fear that currently pervades the FCC," the report said the
> Committee found that key witnesses "were unwilling to testify or even
> have their names become known." For that reason, they issued a report in
> place of a hearing "to protect the many honest people who came forward
> under a promise of protection or anonymity." Chairman Martin was invited
> to meet with the Committee to discuss matters addressed by the
> investigation, but the report said he "ignored [the Committee's]
> invitation," as did his Chief of Staff Daniel Gonzalez and Chief of
> Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Derek Poarch.
> 
> In its 110-page report, the Committee described 12 allegations, ranging
> from retaliation against FCC employees who differed with the Chairman's
> policies to enhanced 911 wireless services to broadband over power lines
> (BPL). To go along with the 12 allegations, 22 exhibits were attached to
> the report, such as internal e-mails, e-mails from FCC commissioners to
> their staff, statements made by FCC commissioners and letters to and
> from commissioners (including Chairman Martin). Not all 12 allegations
> were substantiated by the Committee.
> 
> * Broadband over Power Lines
> 
> Concerning BPL, the report alleges that FCC officials "ignored
> complaints of radio frequency interference caused by BPL high-speed
> Internet technology, delayed an enforcement investigation for two years
> and improperly withheld engineering data regarding BPL from the public."
> 
> The report found that in October 2004, as then-Chairman Michael Powell
> issued his final rule "defining BPL access and setting technical and
> administrative requirements to protect licensed radio operators from
> harmful interference," the FCC "withheld from the public certain
> engineering reports on which it relied in promulgating the rule" from
> the final rule and order.
> 
> Even though the BPL rules were adopted during Powell's tenure, the
> report found that "it was under Chairman Martin that the Enforcement
> Bureau and the General Counsel continued to withhold the redacted
> engineering reports and insisted on doing so in the course of the
> ensuing litigation [with the ARRL]"
> <http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/04/25/10064/>. 
> 
> The report goes on to say that on April 25, 2008, the US Court of
> Appeals for the DC Circuit found that the FCC, in the case filed by the
> ARRL, "violated the Administrative Procedure Act when it played 'hide
> and seek' with engineering data used in its support of the order and
> 'cherry-picked' a study on which it had relied"
> <http://pacer.cadc.uscourts.gov/common/opinions/200804/06-1343-1112979.p
> df>. 
> 
> "The fact that the FCC withheld the required engineering reports in this
> matter," the report concluded, "indicates poor judgment and an attempt
> to hide critical weaknesses in its decision. Ironically, the FCC's
> attempts to hide this information only served to provoke suspicion and
> its handmaiden, litigation. This case [filed by the ARRL] illustrates
> the extent to which a culture of secrecy has developed at the FCC that
> is as counterproductive as it is unnecessary." The report states that
> this "particular situation" has been corrected by the courts and
> technological issues arising from BPL have been "rendered largely moot
> over time due to improvements" in BPL technology.
> 
> "It is distressing, but unfortunately not surprising," said ARRL Chief
> Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ, "to read that the FCC's
> mishandling of the BPL issue was simply a part of a broad pattern of
> dysfunction at the Commission. This is a relatively recent development
> and is unprecedented in the ARRL's long experience with the FCC -- an
> association that dates back to the very creation of the agency, 20 years
> after the founding of the ARRL. While the marketplace failure of BPL and
> the steps taken voluntarily by the few companies that have deployed BPL
> systems have combined to minimize interference, the regulatory issue is
> by no means moot. The rules remain inadequate."
> 
> Sumner continued: "More than seven months after the Court remand, the
> FCC has done nothing to correct its errors, nor has it complied with the
> very specific instructions from the United States Court of Appeals.
> These instructions included the disclosure of the studies that it
> intentionally withheld from the public, but upon which it relied in
> adopting its rules. Indeed, the only step the Commission has taken since
> the Court's remand order is to mount an unsuccessful effort to oppose
> our claim for reimbursement of the printing costs for the briefs in the
> case -- a small fraction of the expenses incurred by the ARRL in our
> appeal -- expenses that would not have been necessary had the Commission
> followed the law in the first place" <http://www.arrl.org/?artid=8338>. 
> 
> * Other Findings by the Committee
> 
> The report also showed instances of where Chairman Martin "manipulated,
> withheld or suppressed data, reports and information," and said Martin's
> "manipulation [of another report] may have damaged the credibility of
> the Commission, and certainly undermined the integrity of the staff.
> Moreover, it was done with the purpose of affecting the congressional
> decision-making, in that it was issued as a report to Congress."
> 
> Saying that FCC matters have not been handled in an "open or transparent
> manner," the report said the FCC "rais[ed] suspicions both inside and
> outside the Commission that some parties and issues are not being
> treated fairly." The report stated that the Committee's impressions were
> "confirmed" when it discovered that Chairman Martin made a "preemptory
> reversal" of [a report's] conclusions and that Martin did not seek
> "further public comment or conduct further studies" thus giving the
> impression "that the issue was not handled fairly or openly."
> 
> The report also found that Chairman Martin's "heavy-handed, opaque and
> non-collegial management style has created distrust, suspicion and
> turmoil among the five current Commissioners." The report states that
> Martin does not afford his fellow Commissioners "direct and unfettered
> access to the Commission staff and their expert advice, thereby
> hindering the ability of other Commissioners to carry out the duties of
> their offices and the work of the Commission."
> 
> The report also found that Commission staff have not been "effectively
> managed." When Martin first became Chairman, he "imposed a major
> reshuffling of FCC staff throughout the agency." While the report said
> that a "certain amount of reorganization is not unprecedented" when a
> new Chairman begins his term, the reorganization "was highly unusual in
> both its breadth (nearly every senior position at the agency changed
> hands) and its depth (even a number on non-management line staffers
> found themselves inexplicably reassigned)." Calling it a "waste of
> resources, the report pointed out that senior employees with "extensive
> experience and expertise" were reassigned to junior-level positions; as
> a result, "it appears that some important Commission proceedings were
> delayed."
> 
> * Committee Methodology
> 
> Over the course of its investigation, the Committee staff reviewed
> "several hundred thousand documents, including 95 boxes of paper
> documents; conducted 73 interviews of current and former FCC employees
> and individuals associated with the telecommunications industry;
> solicited and received e-mails from FCC employees and contractors at a
> secure e-mail address established for this purpose, and reviewed dozens
> of allegations." The report pointed out that since the investigation,
> Chairman Martin has taken "some small steps" to address some of the
> problems outlined in the report.
> 
> The Committee also emphasized that not everything they found is included
> in its report: "A few allegations were received so recently that they
> have not been investigated and are not included [in the report]. We have
> also excluded matters that seemed trivial per se. Still, other
> allegations have not been adequately investigated because the FCC has
> not yet produced all of the records requested by the Committee."
> 
> ==> ARRL 10 METER CONTEST MEANS HF FUN FOR TECHNICIANS, TOO! 
> 
> This weekend brings an opportunity for Technician licensees to exercise
> their HF privileges and have fun at the same time. The ARRL 10 Meter
> Contest is set to begin at 0000 UTC on Saturday December 13 (this is
> Friday evening in the US) and runs through 2359 UTC on Sunday, December
> 14 <http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/10-meters.html>. 
> 
> "Anyone having tuned across 10 meters lately might think the band is
> uninhabited," said ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X, "but
> on Friday afternoon, activity will increase dramatically. We're at the
> bottom of the solar sunspot cycle, so the worldwide band openings of a
> few years ago won't be happening, but the 10 Meter Contest brings
> hundreds -- or more! -- of stations to the band."
> 
> Kutzko said that the contest "concentrates the activity, so all sorts of
> interesting contacts take place via local line-of-sight, sporadic-E and
> all kinds of scatter modes -- even meteor scatter!"
> 
> If you would like to try your hand at HF operating, Kutzko recommends a
> radio that can operate SSB (and CW, if you know Morse code) from 28.000
> to about 28.500 MHz, as that's where most of the contest activity takes
> place; SSB activity will be between 28.300-28.500 MHz (listen to beacon
> stations located between 28.200-28.300 MHz to check for band openings).
> 
> If you need an antenna for 10 meters, ARRL Contributing Editor H. Ward
> Silver, N0AX, suggests using a full-size CB mobile whip trimmed to about
> 98 inches in length, but a dipole is also easy to make, he explains:
> "Cut two pieces of wire (any size from #12 to #20) to a length of 98
> inches and strip the end of a piece of RG-8X or RG-213 coax. Solder the
> shield braid to one length of wire and the center conductor to the
> other. Stretch out the wires and attach each free end to an insulator,
> such as a piece of PVC pipe or Plexiglass. You've just made a dipole!"
> You should then attach some thin cord or rope to the opposite side of
> each insulator and then hoist the dipole up in the air between a couple
> of trees or whatever supports you have -- it doesn't have to be very
> high. Check out this article on how to make dipoles on the ARRL Web
> site.
> 
> Once you tune into the contest, Kutzko said, you'll hear stations
> calling "CQ Contest" and giving their call sign. Another station will
> call them and they'll transmit a short message called the exchange. US
> and Canadian amateurs give a signal report (just "59" will do fine) and
> their state. If you hear a DX station, likely to be from South America
> or the Pacific -- they'll give the signal report and the sequential
> serial number (starting with 001) of the QSO in this contest (if you are
> their 187th QSO, you will receive "187" as part of their exchange to
> you). For example, if K7CEX hears W5KFT, the sequence might go like
> this:
> 
> CQ Contest from W5KFT
> W5KFT from K7CEX
> K7CEX you are 59 in Texas
> W5KFT from K7CEX you are 59 in Washington
> Thanks, CQ Contest from W5KFT
> 
> "Your best chances of making a contact are during the middle daylight
> hours of Saturday and Sunday, due to propagation considerations," Kutzko
> advises. "But I do have to warn you -- this simple contest can keep you
> busy for hours as you chase new states and even different countries!
> There is no need to sit on the sidelines for this fun event -- get on
> the air and enjoy your Technician license to the fullest!"
> 
> ==> "THE DOCTOR IS IN" THE ARRL LETTER 
> 
> This week, ARRL Letter readers are in luck! The ARRL's very own Doctor,
> author of the popular QST column "The Doctor Is IN," answers a question
> from his mailbag:
> 
> Dave Wright, KB9MNM, of Montgomery, Illinois, asks: I would like to try
> CW using my PC. I have an all mode 2 meter radio with VOX (voice
> operated transmit switching) How would I wire this up to the sound card
> of a computer? Can I use the same configuration for low power radio
> projects, such as the Tuna-Tin 2 transmitter or the SoftRock receiver,
> or will I need a special interface device?
> 
> The Doctor Answers -- The radio-to-sound card interconnect requires two
> audio connections: A pair out of the radio (speaker or line out) to the
> sound card mic (or line in), and a pair from the sound card speaker or
> line out to the radio mic in, (or line in if it has one).
> 
> In both cases, the line level connections are preferred (if they are
> available) because they don't change in level every time you adjust your
> volume control. If you get tired of listening to the data tones, you can
> turn down your speaker volume and still have enough signal from your
> line out to drive the sound card.
> 
> In addition, you need to have a way of switching the radio from receive
> to transmit. That can be using the VOX (but be careful of strange
> computer voices (You've Got Mail!) that can also go out over the air. In
> the absence of VOX, you could even use a manual switch on your push to
> talk (PTT) line, but that would get cumbersome.
> 
> A sound card interface provides transformer isolation on the mic line,
> to help avoid hum pickup. Most importantly, it picks up the transmit
> command from the PC serial port and switches the radio PTT line for you,
> so you don't need to use the radio VOX function. Some allow you to
> switch between mic and sound card, and also provide a separate gain
> control, so you don't have to change everything every time you go back
> to voice mode.
> 
> So you can start out with the simple connections, but if you use it a
> lot, you will likely want an interface eventually. All of the above
> applies to your 2 meter set, as well as most HF radios.
> 
> The tuna tin I'm thinking of is just a CW transmitter and thus doesn't
> do sounds at all, so you're kind of stuck. The soft rock is a receiver,
> so you can use a single cable from the receiver audio output to your
> sound card input and monitor what's going on while you have a chance to
> get used to the software choices. I recommend starting there, in any
> case.
> 
> Do you have a question or a problem? Send your questions via e-mail
> <doctor at arrl.org> or to "The Doctor," ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT
> 06111 (no phone calls, please). Look for "The Doctor Is IN" every month
> in QST, the official journal of the ARRL.
> 
> ==> FCC CALLS ON AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DIGITAL TV
> CONVERSION
> 
> Earlier this month, the ARRL received a request from the FCC asking that
> ARRL members provide technical educational assistance to their
> communities concerning the FCC-mandated digital television (DTV)
> conversion scheduled for February 17, 2009 <http://www.dtv.gov/>. 
> 
> According to ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager Allen Pitts, W1AGP,
> Amateur Radio clubs across the country are being asked to develop and
> implement plans to provide information throughout January and February
> about the DTV conversion in their areas. The FCC is leaving it up to the
> clubs to decide how to do this, as local groups understand the
> communities in ways that the FCC does not. Each community is a little
> different, Pitts said, so plans carried out by the clubs will vary from
> community to community. Interested groups should contact their ARRL
> Section Manager.
> 
> Pitts stressed that hams should not make "house calls," sell any
> equipment or do actual installations; the request is only to distribute
> technical information and FCC materials. He commented: "As we all know,
> some folks just never get the message until too late. Materials for
> presentations, education and many other activities are available online
> <http://www.dtv.gov/outreach.html>. Beginning early January, FCC staff
> will contact Section Managers and leaders of interested clubs and, where
> possible, arrange to meet to share even more information, audio, visual
> and printed materials, as well as training aids, with the clubs involved
> this effort. We know the time is short, but your aid in this now will be
> appreciated."
> 
> In early January, Pitts said that the FCC will ask Section Managers for
> the names and contact information of the volunteering groups. The FCC
> staff will then make contact with the groups, learn their plans and
> provide them with the media, brochures or other materials groups may
> need in this effort. FCC regional staff members may even come and visit
> with larger groups to aid in implementation of the group's plans.
> 
> "I really appreciate the willingness of the ARRL to actively participate
> in helping Americans with the transition to DTV and your helpful
> suggestions," said George Dillon, FCC Deputy Bureau Chief for Field
> Operations. "The DTV transition will be an historic moment in the
> evolution of TV. Broadcast television stations can offer viewers
> improved picture and sound quality and new programming choices.
> All-digital broadcasting also will allow us to significantly improve
> public safety communications and will usher in a new era of advanced
> wireless services such as the widespread deployment of wireless
> broadband. Our goal is to engage the amateur community on a cooperative
> basis to help with the DTV outreach and to educate consumers."
> 
> Dillon continued that local Amateur Radio clubs might consider offering
> technical advice to consumers via telephone to those consumers who may
> encounter difficulty with the installation and setting up of their
> converter box. "Any assistance...will greatly help in the efforts of the
> FCC to ensure a smooth transition to DTV on February 17, 2009."
> 
> Pitts advises interested groups to keep in mind that they are to provide
> technical educational help only: "At no time should the hams enter
> someone else's home or install equipment. They should not broker or sell
> conversion boxes in any way. Clubs can provide such things as a call-in
> telephone number for technical help, make presentations at meetings, do
> demonstrations at malls or give talks to other groups -- whatever works
> in their community."
> 
> ==> FLEXRADIO DONATES SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO TO W1AW 
> 
> Thanks to the generosity of the crew at FlexRadio Systems
> <http://www.flex-radio.com/>, W1AW, the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial
> Station, now boasts a software-defined radio (SDR) -- a FLEX 5000A
> <http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5Ka_details>. FlexRadio
> Vice President John Basilotto, W5GI, visited ARRL Headquarters on
> December 8 to present the radio.
> 
> "We are delighted that FlexRadio's generosity makes it possible for
> visitors to W1AW to experience the exciting direction in which SDR
> technology is taking radio communication," said ARRL Chief Executive
> Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ. The radio, located in one of the three W1AW
> operating suites, will be available for guests to use when they visit
> W1AW.
> 
> According to Basilotto, the 5000A at W1AW is the first prototype (or
> beta unit) of the radio. Although the hardware in current production
> units is nearly the same as the first unit, Basilotto said that the beta
> 5000 is "a much better performer because of a continued stream of
> software updates."
> 
> W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, said he is excited to receive
> this new piece of equipment: "I really want to thank John and all the
> folks at FlexRadio for donating this nifty rig to W1AW. I know those
> hams who make the trek here to Newington will be lining up to use this
> new radio, especially when they can see what it is capable of doing. It
> will definitely be used a lot and I know our visitors will enjoy using
> the latest in ham radio technology."
> 
> Basilotto said that in recognition of what he called the ARRL's
> "considerable influence on Amateur Radio," FlexRadio Systems felt that
> W1AW should be equipped with the latest in software defined radio
> technology. "We believe that the FLEX 5000A will provide an enjoyable
> experience for the ARRL staff and guest operators for many years to
> come," he said.
> 
> ==> ARRL THANKS DONORS WITH PUBLICATION GIFT CERTIFICATES 
> 
> It's that time of year when we remember those people and organizations
> that are important to us all year long. "The generosity of members who
> support the ARRL with contributions to fund programs not covered by
> member dues are vital to the financial strength of the ARRL," said ARRL
> Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH. "Thank you if you've made
> a recent contribution. If you've already made a contribution in 2008, I
> hope you'll consider making an additional gift before December 31."
> 
> "When you make a contribution of $25 or more to any ARRL fund before
> December 31, we will express our thanks and appreciation with a $10 ARRL
> Gift Certificate* that you can apply toward your next publication sales
> purchase," Hobart said. She noted that in these final weeks of 2008, a
> contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more will have a significant impact on
> the ARRL. 
> 
> Place your contribution on our secure Web site
> <http://www.arrl.org/donation>, by mail or phone at 860-594-0397, and
> we'll send your $10 ARRL Gift Certificate right away; you can also click
> on the "Donate Today" button, located on the ARRL home page
> <http://www.arrl.org/>. However you choose to make your donation, you
> can designate your contribution to be allocated to any of the following
> ARRL funds: 
> * The ARRL Diamond Club <http://www.arrl.org/diamondclub> 
> * The Spectrum Defense Fund 
> * The Education and Technology Fund 
> * The Lab Fund 
> * The Historic Preservation Fund 
> * The ARRL General Fund 
> 
> If you have any questions or require more information, please contact
> Hobart via e-mail <k1mmh at arrl.org> or by phone at 860-594-0397.
> 
> * About ARRL Gift Certificates: After making your contribution of $25 or
> more, your $10 ARRL Gift Certificate will be promptly mailed to you.
> Certificates must be redeemed by April 30, 2009. It is easy to redeem
> your certificate online, by mail or phone! This offer is valid on all
> sale and regular-priced ARRL publications.
> 
> ==> ARRL MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTERS, BULLETINS AND NOTIFICATIONS 
> 
> Did you know the ARRL offers more newsletters than just The ARRL Letter?
> One of the many ARRL membership benefits includes other newsletters,
> such as the ARRL Contest Update (a bi-weekly contest newsletter), the
> ARES E-Letter (sent monthly, containing public service and emergency
> communications news), the ARRL Club News, the ARRL Instructor/Teacher
> E-Letter and the VE Newsletter, just to name a few. 
> 
> You can also elect to receive news and information from your Division
> Director and Section Manager (keep in mind that not all
> Divisions/Sections send notices), as well as W1AW bulletins that relate
> to DX, propagation, satellites and Keplerian reports. The ARRL also
> offers a free notification service to members, letting them know when
> their membership and license are due to expire. 
> 
> Sign up for these newsletters, bulletins and notifications on the Member
> Data page of the ARRL Web site
> <http://www.arrl.org/members-only/memdata.html>.
> 
> ==>SOLAR UPDATE 
> 
> Tad "The Sun to me is dark and silent as the moon" Cook, K7RA, this week
> reports: Finally! A sunspot group appeared this week, about three weeks
> since the last group disappeared. The first spotless day after sunspot
> group 1008's last appearance was Tuesday, November 18; the last spotless
> day before group 1009 emerged was Tuesday, December 9. As expected, this
> was another Solar Cycle 24 group, emerging far south of our Sun's
> equator. Sunspot numbers for December 4-10 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and 13
> with a mean of 1.9. The 10.7 cm flux was 69.6, 68.8, 69.1, 69, 68.5,
> 68.7 and 70.8 with a mean of 69.2. The estimated planetary A indices
> were 6, 10, 7, 6, 5, 0 and 2 with a mean of 5.1. The estimated
> mid-latitude A indices were 4, 7, 14, 6, 1, 1 and 2 with a mean of 5.
> For more information concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL
> Technical Information Service Propagation page
> <http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>. To read this week's
> Solar Report in its entirety, check out the W1AW Propagation Bulletin
> page <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/prop/>. This week's "Tad Cookism" brought
> to you by John Milton's "Samson Agonistes"
> <http://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton/reading_room/samson/drama/index.shtml>
> . 
> 
> __________________________________
> 
> ==>IN BRIEF:
> 
> * This Week on the Radio: This week, the ARRL 10 Meter Contest on
> December 13-14. The NA High Speed Meteor Scatter Winter Rally is
> December 11-15. The MDXA PSK DeathMatch is December 13-14 and the SKCC
> Weekend Sprintathon is December 14. Next week, the AGB-Party Contest and
> the Russian 160 Meter Contest are on December 19. The OK DX RTTY Contest
> and the Feld Hell Sprint are December 20. On December 20-21, look for
> the International Naval Contest and the Croatian CW Contest to be on the
> air. The Lighthouse Christmas Lights QSO Party starts December 20 and
> goes through January 4. The ARCI Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint is
> December 21, the Run for the Bacon QRP Contest is December 22 and the
> SKCC Sprint is December 24. All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC.
> See the ARRL Contest Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/>, the
> ARRL Contest Update <http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/> and the
> WA7BNM Contest Calendar
> <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info. Looking
> for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out the ARRL Special Event
> Station Web page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html>. 
> 
> * ARRL Continuing Education Course Registration: Registration remains
> open through Sunday, December 21, 2008, for these online course sessions
> beginning on Friday, January 2, 2009: Amateur Radio Emergency
> Communications Level 1, Radio Frequency Interference, Antenna Design and
> Construction, Technician License Course, Analog Electronics and Digital
> Electronics. Each online course has been developed in segments --
> learning units with objectives, informative text, student activities and
> quizzes. Courses are interactive, and some include direct communications
> with a Mentor/Instructor. Students register for a particular session
> that may be 8, 12 or 16 weeks (depending on the course) and they may
> access the course at any time of day during the course period,
> completing lessons and activities at times convenient for their personal
> schedule. Mentors assist students by answering questions, reviewing
> assignments and activities, as well as providing helpful feedback.
> Interaction with mentors is conducted through e-mail; there is no
> appointed time the student must be present -- allowing complete
> flexibility for the student to work when and where it is convenient. To
> learn more, visit the CCE Course Listing page
> <http://www.arrl.org/cep/student> or contact the Continuing Education
> Program Coordinator <cep at arrl.org>.
> 
> * ARRL Headquarters Closed for Christmas, New Year's Holidays: ARRL
> Headquarters will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January
> 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. There will be no W1AW
> bulletins or code practice transmissions those days. There will be no
> ARRL Letter or ARRL Audio News on Friday, December 26 or January 2.
> Headquarters will be open during regular business hours on Friday,
> December 26 and Friday, January 2. We wish everyone a safe and joyful
> holiday season and a prosperous 2009. 
> 
> * Former Wisconsin Section Manager Roy Pedersen, K9FHI (SK): Former
> Wisconsin Section Manager Roy A. Pedersen, K9FHI, passed away on
> December 3 from lung cancer. He was 84. Pedersen served as Section
> Manager from 1973-1984 and from 1996-1999. First licensed as KN9FHI in
> 1961, he loved camping and visiting hamfests and swapmeets around
> Wisconsin and going to meetings of the Wisconsin Nets Association to
> promote Amateur Radio and the ARRL. A QCWA member, Pedersen was active
> on many Wisconsin phone nets and served as a Net Control and traffic
> handler. He also served as Assistant Emergency Coordinator for the ARES
> group in Dodge County, as well as an Official Relay Station, Official
> Emergency Station and ARRL Volunteer Examiner. Pedersen is survived by
> his wife Beryl, KA9BAC, and sons Gary, KA9BAE, and Michael, N9QMV.  --
> Information provided by former Wisconsin Section Manager Richard Regent,
> K9GDF
> 
> * Former Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager Allen Breiner Sr, W3TI
> (SK): Former Section Manager in the ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section
> Allen R. Breiner Sr, W3TI, passed away on November 19, 2008. He was 88.
> Breiner was first elected as Section Communications Manager -- as the SM
> job used to be known -- in 1959 and held that post for 12 years. He was
> elected as SM in 1995 and re-elected in 1998 and 2000, but stepped down
> in December 2000. Breiner also served as EPA Public Information Officer
> from 1999-2000, Official Observer from 2001-2002 and Official Emergency
> Station from 1996-2000. "Allen was very active in Amateur Radio," said
> current EPA Section Manager Eric Olena, WB3FPL. "His presence will be
> missed by many." Breiner is survived by son Allen R Breiner Jr, W3ZRQ,
> daughters, Sylvia Seely and Linda Kunkel, and brother Eugene. 
> 
> =========================================================== 
> The ARRL Letter is published Fridays, 50 times each year, by the
> American Radio Relay League: ARRL--the national association for Amateur
> Radio, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; tel 860-594-0200; fax
> 860-594-0259; <http://www.arrl.org>. Joel Harrison, W5ZN, President.
> 
> The ARRL Letter offers a weekly e-mail digest of essential and general
> news of interest to active radio amateurs. Visit the ARRL Web site
> <http://www.arrl.org> for the latest Amateur Radio news and news
> updates. The ARRL Web site <http://www.arrl.org/> also offers
> informative features and columns. ARRL Audio News
> <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> is a weekly "ham radio newscast"
> compiled and edited from The ARRL Letter. It's also available as a
> podcast from our Web site.
> 
> Material from The ARRL Letter may be republished or reproduced in whole
> or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit must be
> given to The ARRL Letter/American Radio Relay League.
> 
> ==>Delivery problems (ARRL member direct delivery only!):
> letter-dlvy at arrl.org
> ==>Editorial questions or comments: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA,
> k1sfa at arrl.org
> ==>ARRL News on the Web: <http://www.arrl.org>
> ==>ARRL Audio News: <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> or call
> 860-594-0384
> 
> ==>How to Get The ARRL Letter
> 
> The ARRL Letter is available to ARRL members free of charge directly
> from ARRL HQ. To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your address for
> e-mail delivery: 
> ARRL members first must register on the Members Only Web Site
> <http://www.arrl.org/members/>. You'll have an opportunity during
> registration to sign up for e-mail delivery of The ARRL Letter, W1AW
> bulletins, and other material. To change these selections--including
> delivery of The ARRL Letter--registered members should click on the
> "Member Data Page" link (in the Members Only box). Click on "Modify
> membership data," check or uncheck the appropriate boxes and/or change
> your e-mail address if necessary. (Check "Temporarily disable all
> automatically sent email" to temporarily stop all e-mail deliveries.)
> Then, click on "Submit modification" to make selections effective.
> (NOTE: HQ staff members cannot change your e-mail delivery address. You
> must do this yourself via the Members Only Web Site.)
> 
> The ARRL Letter also is available to all, free of charge, from these
> sources:
> 
> * ARRLWeb <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>. (NOTE: The ARRL Letter will
> be posted each Friday when it is distributed via e-mail.)
> 
> * The QTH.net listserver, thanks to volunteers from the Boston Amateur
> Radio Club: Visit Mailing Lists at QTH.Net
> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/letter-list>. (NOTE: The ARRL
> cannot assist subscribers who receive The ARRL Letter via this
> listserver.) 
> 
> Copyright 2008 American Radio Relay League, Inc.
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 12 21:23:02 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:23:02 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] [Inares] All-Hazard Type III Communications Unit Leader
 Training Announcement
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To: dwest at dhs.IN.gov
From: dwest at dhs.in.gov
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:09:57 -0500
Subject: [Inares] All-Hazard Type III Communications Unit Leader Training Announcement





























The Indiana Department of Homeland
Security, in cooperation with the Federal Department of Homeland
Security, Office of Emergency Communication is pleased to announce the offering
of a newly developed 

 

?All-Hazard
Type III Communications Unit Leader (COML)? class

February 3, 4 &
5

At

The Indiana Government
Center ? South 

402 W. Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN
 46204

 

Please see the attached ?Indy Announcement? and ?COML
Class Description? documents for details.  There are only 30 seats
available, so please register quickly.  

 

There is no charge for the class.  Students must pay
their own travel and lodging expenses.  

 

Please share this information with other qualified interested
parties.

 

 

Best regards,

 

Don West

 

Communications Director

Response & Operations Division

Indiana Dept of Homeland
Security

 

317-232-3849



 


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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 13 19:41:34 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:41:34 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Possible Widespread Hazardous Weather Event
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To: Inares at yahoogroups.com
From: w9wxn at aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:40:34 -0500
Subject: [Inares] Possible Widespread Hazardous Weather Event



















    
            


  
Attention all Storm Spotter groups in western Indiana and adjacent 
areas:
 
The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a possible high wind 
event Sunday/Sunday night (into Monday) across western In, western KY, 
Illinois, and other areas. http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/predictions/threats/
 
High Winds means: sustained 40 mph for 1 hour or more or 58 mph or more for 
any length
 
Also winter weather possible this week
 
And heavy precipitation possible December 15,16
 
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards WX radio, local Media, or Internet sources 
for possible Wind Advisories, High Wind Watches or Warnings later. Some 
advisories already issued.
 
73,
 
David McKim, 
W9WXN
Coordinator South Central Indiana Skywarn
ARES Net Manager Harrison 
County
South Central Indiana Skywarn http://www.geocities.com/kb9jlf
W9wxn at aol.com 



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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 14 08:46:16 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:46:16 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 18
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> From: kb9bvn at gmail.com
> To: CentralIndianaHams at yahoogroups.com; IndyHamRadio at yahoogroups.com; inham at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:55:13 -0500
> CC: 
> Subject: [InHam] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 18
> 
> IN-ARRL BULLETIN 18
> 12/14/08 07:50AM EST
> 
> FROM INARRL HQ
> 
> We are beginning the updates to the INARRL.org web 
> pages and I am looking for information that you may have.
> 
> The Amateur Radio Class page needs to be updated as 
> the last class listed there was during 2007.
> 
> If you are planning on running classes in 2009, 
> please send me the dates and types of classes you 
> have planned.
> 
> Another area is Workshops. Again, if you are planning
> to present any Amateur Radio Workshops in 2009, please
> send that information to me as well.
> 
> Club email and web site addresses.  We need those updated
> as well, so hopefully new hams can locate your club.
> 
> My email is w3ml at arrl.org
> 
> 73
> John, W3ML
> ARRL Indiana Section Manager Elect
> 
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> VIA  KB9BVN
> Brian Murrey - KB9BVN
> IN-ARRL Bulletin Manager
> 317-535-9887
> 
> 
> 
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 16 11:28:29 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:28:29 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] INARES DIGITAL NET on PSK-31 TONIGHT!!!
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To: Inares at yahoogroups.com
From: wb9fhp at verizon.net
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:35:51 +0000
Subject: [Inares] INARES DIGITAL NET on PSK-31 TONIGHT!!!



















    
            Hope everyone capable of PSK will join me tonite for the weekly net on 

3583USB (somewhere around 1000Hz on the waterfall depending on band 

usage). Starting time is 8PM EST. 



Band conditions have improved somewhat so I hope we can have a good 

net.



Everyone is invited to participate and I hope I see you on the 

waterfall!



73,

Larry Jones WB9FHP

DEC District 8 and NCS.




      

    
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Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:17:58 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] (no subject)
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February, 2009 - Upcoming
 

Day
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Time
Location


09
South Bend, IN

(St. Joseph County)

6:30pm EST
South Bend Regional Airport

Public Safety Building

4821 Lincolnway West

South Bend, IN 46628-5525

Contact: Mike Jacobs - Deputy Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (574) 235-9234
 

11
Paulding, IN

(Paulding County)

6:30pm EST
OSU Extension Building

503 Fairground Dr

Paulding, OH 45879

Contact: Randy Shaffer - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 419-399-3500
 

12
Portland, IN

(Jay County)

2:00pm EST
Jay County Courthouse Auditorium

120 N. Court St.

Suite 101

Portland, IN 47371

Contact: Ralph Frazee - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 260-726-6908
 

12
Portland, IN

(Jay County)

6:30pm EST
Jay County Courthouse Auditorium

120 N. Court St.

Suite 101

Portland, IN 47371

Contact: Ralph Frazee - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 260-726-6908
 

17
Auburn, IN

(DeKalb County)

6:00pm EST
DeKalb County Office Building

215 East 9th St.

Basement

Auburn, IN 46706

Contact: Jason Meek - Deputy Emergency Management




Contact Information: 260-925-1392
 

18
Marion, IN

(Grant County)

2:00pm EST
Andrew Benedict Training Center

532 E. 5th St.

Marion, IN 46952

Contact: Bruce Bender - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (765) 651-2410
 

18
Marion, IN

(Grant County)

7:00pm EST
Andrew Benedict Training Center

532 E. 5th St.

Marion, IN 46952

Contact: Bruce Bender - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (765) 651-2410
 

19
Huntington, IN

(Huntington County)

7:00pm EST
Crestview Middle School

1151 W. 500 N.

Huntington, IN 46750

Contact: Brandon Taylor - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 260-358-4870
 

24
Logansport, IN

(Cass County)

1:30pm EST
Cass County EMA Office

1227 N. State Road 17

Logansport, IN 46947

Contact: Alvin Beckman - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 574-722-2484
 

24
Logansport, IN

(Cass County)

6:30pm EST
Cass County EMA Office

1227 N. State Road 17

Logansport, IN 46947

Contact: Alvin Beckman - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: 574-722-2484
 

26
Angola, IN

(Steuben County)

7:00pm EST
Steuben County Community Center

317 S. Wayne St.

Angola, IN 46703

Contact: Bill Brown - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (260) 668-1000 x3400
 



March, 2009 - Upcoming
 

Day
City, State
Time
Location


03
Fort Wayne, IN

(Allen County)

2:00pm EST
Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana

7602 Patriot Crossing

Fort Wayne, IN 46816

Contact: Fort Wayne/Allen County - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (260) 439-8300
 

03
Fort Wayne, IN

(Allen County)

7:00pm EST
Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana

7602 Patriot Crossing

Fort Wayne, IN 46816

Contact: Fort Wayne/Allen County - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (260) 439-8300
 

04
Peru, IN

(Miami County)

7:00pm EST
Peru Senior High School

401 N. Broadway

Peru, IN 46970

Contact: Mike Peconga - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (765) 473-5596
 

05
Bridgman, MI

(Berrien County)

6:00pm EST
Lake Township Hall

3220 Shawnee Rd.

Bridgman, MI 49106

Contact: Chris Corteville - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (269) 983-7141 x4997
 

09
Defiance, OH

(Defiance County)

7:00pm EST
Definace EMA Office

22491 Mill Street

Defiance, OH 43512

Contact: Julie Rittenhouse - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (419) 782-1130
 

11
Milford, IN

(Kosciusko County)

1:30pm EST
Chore-Time Conference Center

Red Awning - Door 9

410 N. Higbee (State Road 15)

Milford, IN 46542

Contact: Ed Rock - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (574) 371-2602
 

11
Milford, IN

(Kosciusko County)

6:30pm EST
Chore-Time Conference Center

Red Awning - Door 9

410 N. Higbee (State Road 15)

Milford, IN 46542

Contact: Ed Rock - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (574) 371-2602
 

12
Dowagiac, MI

(Cass County)

7:00pm EST
Dowagiac City Hall

241 S. Front St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Contact: David Smith - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (269) 445-1460
 

17
Coldwater, MI

(Branch County)

2:00pm EST
Branch Area Career Center

366 Morse St.

Coldwater, MI 49036

Contact: Tim Miner - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (517) 279-2352
 

17
Coldwater, MI

(Branch County)

7:00pm EST
Branch Area Career Center

366 Morse St.

Coldwater, MI 49036

Contact: Tim Miner - Emergency Manager




Contact Information: (517) 279-2352
 

19
Monroe, IN

(Adams County)

6:30pm EST
Adams Central Middle School Cafetorium

222 W. Washington St.

Monroe, IN 46772

Contact: Karla Marbach - Office of Emergency Management




Contact Information: (260) 724-5320
 

25
Lima, OH

(Allen County)

6:30pm EST
American Red Cross

610 S. Collett St.

Lima, OH 45805

Contact: Russ Decker - Emergency Manager




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From phil_snider at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 07:11:00 2008
From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:11:00 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ice storm
Message-ID: <COL110-W1AB040F97C078368DB2A08AF10@phx.gbl>


Friday Dec 19, 2008:
I woke up to find no electricity in my house at 6 am. After finding flash lights and my hand held radio, I checked into the wet net and discovered there was a wide spread power outage. Terry N9ZMY had power, and the 147.180 repeater was working, but there were no lights as far as I could see from my house at 1915 North 
Street.  By 8 am the 147.180 repeater at the Chase water tank site was off the air, and so was the 147.230
at EMA. So we switched to 146.52 simplex. The EMA radios were also off the air.  John, KB9SIR went to EMA and worked for 1.5 hours to get them power. He hooked up a small generator to get the mini bus base station going, and  then got the big generator on the red trailer hooked up with temporary cable on the ground so the whole building had power.
K9DVL, Dave and myself went to Chase park water tank and discovered the circuit breaker had tripped for our repeater. Once our batteries ran down the repeater was off. Their generator was working fine there.
    We found out later that the generators at the following locations that were supposed to automatically 
start and switch over didn't:  City building, County building, street department, county highway. 
They finally got them going by manually starting them.  Perhaps the electricity surge or the going on and off and on and off disrupted their control circuits. The whole county building was closed, something that the commissioners had said would never happen.
      K9AWH was at EMA for almost the whole day, helping with answering the phones and radio. Alvin Beckman the EMA director, was up all night and day. The county fire radio and the county highway repeaters had been moved from the county highway building tower and installed on the Emergency Radio Service tower building 
West of EMA, but that building has no emergency  power.  The state police building at that same location does have a generator, so that radio was on the air.    The  wireless internet also was off the air, so Alvin lost his internet until power came back on later in the afternoon. 
      Miller's Merry Manor nursing home had to be evacuated because a fire in the elevator shaft filled several floors with smoke. A call went out for all available help from city police, fire and EMA and many off duty personal responded. All wheel chair patients had to be hand carried down the stairs in their wheel chairs.
Busses equipped for wheel charirs arrived from the high school, chase nusing home, wood bridge and many others.   Patients were moved to the Alliance church on High street, the hospital, chase, wood bridge intermediate care, and 40 went to Miller's Merry Manor in Peru.
    Extra line trucks were called in from Frankfort and Delphi to help out.
    It was very difficult to get through to the electric department, usually getting a busy. So many people clled EMA, and they relayed the information when the could.
    I was impressed that many people and organizations pitched in to help out. There were trees down and lines down all over.  1/4 inch of ice doesn't seem like much, but when combined with rain and wind it does a huge amount of damage. Little by little one small section of town or the county was restored, some of it going down again when another branch fell across a power line, or another problem showed up, or a fuse or transformer gave way.   
   Some of the fast food places had no power and most of the gas stations did not. At noon the pizza places that were functioning had a 1.5 hour delivery time since so many people could not cook at home.
    Thanks to all who helped, and I am sure it is not all over yet. I did a very small part, but I was glad I could do something besides stay home and pace the floor.  I know I will be working to get batty back up set up at my home. Just wait until next time. I think we all learned a lot from this experience.
             Phil Snider  Phil Snider W9LVY



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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 20:07:39 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:07:39 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:58:32 -0800
From: ka9jwx at yahoo.com
To: inares at yahoogroups.com
CC: 
Subject: [InHam] cross post de [CentralIndianaHams] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20

Any body interested?

73/75 de ka9jwx, Paul

John 3:16

Proud member of the;

ARRL

AARP

NRA

Handihams

LiveFreeUSA

Long:-87.334L (-87*20'3"W)

Lat:41.4967N (41*29'48"N)

EN61HL

;-)

--- On Thu, 12/18/08, KB9BVN <kb9bvn at gmail.com> wrote:
From: KB9BVN <kb9bvn at gmail.com>
Subject: [CentralIndianaHams] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
To: CentralIndianaHams at yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:56 PM

IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
12/18/08  22:54 EST

FROM IN-ARRL HQ

We are looking for individuals who may be interested
in an ARRL position.  We have a need for an ITN Net 
Manager to handle the Indiana Traffic Net. This is the 
sideband net.

Also, we are looking for a Net Control Station to 
take over the position that John Wallace AB9AA's 
has held for over 40 years on the ITN.

John would like to retire from the position. 

I, W3ML, would like to personally thank John for 
the service he has provided to Indiana and the 
National
 Traffic System.

If you are interested in either or both positions
please contact Jim Baughn, K9EOH at k9eoh at arrl.net

John, W3ML
ARRL Indiana Section Manager Elect

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
VIA  KB9BVN
Brian Murrey - KB9BVN
IN-ARRL Bulletin Manager
317-535-9887


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From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:07:40 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:58:32 -0800
From: ka9jwx at yahoo.com
To: inares at yahoogroups.com
CC: 
Subject: [InHam] cross post de [CentralIndianaHams] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20

Any body interested?

73/75 de ka9jwx, Paul

John 3:16

Proud member of the;

ARRL

AARP

NRA

Handihams

LiveFreeUSA

Long:-87.334L (-87*20'3"W)

Lat:41.4967N (41*29'48"N)

EN61HL

;-)

--- On Thu, 12/18/08, KB9BVN <kb9bvn at gmail.com> wrote:
From: KB9BVN <kb9bvn at gmail.com>
Subject: [CentralIndianaHams] IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
To: CentralIndianaHams at yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:56 PM

IN-ARRL BULLETIN 20
12/18/08  22:54 EST

FROM IN-ARRL HQ

We are looking for individuals who may be interested
in an ARRL position.  We have a need for an ITN Net 
Manager to handle the Indiana Traffic Net. This is the 
sideband net.

Also, we are looking for a Net Control Station to 
take over the position that John Wallace AB9AA's 
has held for over 40 years on the ITN.

John would like to retire from the position. 

I, W3ML, would like to personally thank John for 
the service he has provided to Indiana and the 
National
 Traffic System.

If you are interested in either or both positions
please contact Jim Baughn, K9EOH at k9eoh at arrl.net

John, W3ML
ARRL Indiana Section Manager Elect

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
VIA  KB9BVN
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317-535-9887


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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 20:15:04 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:15:04 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Ham Radio News: D-STAR Workshop, Lafayette, JAN 10
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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:26:00 -0500
From: shortwave at verizon.net
To: INHAM at mailman.qth.net
CC: 
Subject: [InHam] D-STAR Workshop, Lafayette, JAN 10
















Hello fellow Indiana D-STAR users!

 

We are planning on conducting a D-STAR workshop on
Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. I know we have several users in the
area, and I hope I managed to get this email sent to everyone that may be
interested.

 

With any new and capable technology comes a learning
curve, and D-STAR is certainly no exception! And since changes are still
happening in the D-STAR world on a weekly basis (daily, sometimes) it is a
challenge to keep up with it all.

 

While we certainly don't have ALL the answers, we do hope
to answer a lot of questions, help you learn a bit more about the technology,
and introduce you to some of the more advanced D-STAR applications! Don't be
overwhelmed by D-STAR and its seemingly complex nature; it's a learning
experience for us all.

 

The first hour of the workshop will cover the basics of
D-STAR, such as digital callsign routing, radio programming, and features of
Gateways and the G2 network. The remainder of the session will introduce D-STAR
users to some of the more advanced features, like DV data (D-Chat, d-Rats,
etc.), system linking, reflectors, DV-Dongle, D-STAR HotSpot, the gmsk decoder,
and other emerging applications.

 

 

IMPORTANT:

Anyone interested in attending MUST BE REGISTERED at
LEAST 48 hours in advance of the workshop, preferably much sooner. Registration
to attend is REQUIRED, as we must give your name to SIA security at the main
gate in order to allow you access to the Training Center. Please contact WR9A (wr9a at verizon.net) for further information
and to register for this D-STAR workshop.

 

 

DATE & LOCATION:

The D-STAR workshop is scheduled for Saturday morning,
January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  It is being held near Lafayette,
Indiana, at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant at 5500 SR 38 E near
I-65. The workshop will be located in Room C of the SIA Training &
Reception Center. It's the newer looking building out in front of the SIA
factory on SR 38 E, just west of I-65. Here's a link to the location on Google
maps:

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5054+SR+38+E,+Lafayette&sll=40.374536,-86.798129&sspn=0.009677,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=40.373228,-86.798515&spn=0.154842,0.307961&z=12

 

You must enter through the main gate and stop at the
guard shack. Security should have your name on a list to allow you entrance to
the Training and Reception Center. Once you are given a pass and allowed to
proceed, turn right at the first opportunity. Keep going straight through the
first parking area and around to the front of the Training & Reception
Center. There is a parking lot right out in front of it and you should find a
spot there, allowing easy access to the front doors of the Reception Center.
I've included an aerial photo of the area so you can see how it is laid out.

 

If for some reason security cannot find your name on the
list, you will need to be able to identify yourself as a visitor for the Ham
Radio Meeting in the Training and Reception Center. Security may or may not
allow you in based on that information. If you are having no luck getting past
the gate, give me a ring at 474-7405. Special thanks to WA9DDI for making the
arrangements to use the facilities there, and to Subaru of Indiana Automotive
(SIA) as our gracious host.

 

Workshop size will be limited to about 35 people. Reserve
your spot as soon as possible! I look forward to seeing you there. 73

 

______________________________________

 Stephen M. Parker, WR9A

 wr9a  (AT)  verizon -DOT- net

______________________________________

 

 

 


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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 20:26:59 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:26:59 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Ham fights Palmdale,California antenna restrictions
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I am glad I do not live in Palmdale,CA. 

>From ARRL NEWSLETTER:

=> RESTRICTIVE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE PROPOSED AS COURT DATE IN
CALIFORNIA ANTENNA CASE NEARS
 
As his February 2009 court date approaches, Alec Zubarau, WB6X, of
Palmdale, California, gets ready to battle his town after being ordered
to dismantle his previously approved antenna system. The City of
Palmdale has widened its opposition to Amateur Radio antennas by
proposing an ordinance written to thwart the installation of antenna
support structures throughout the city
<http://www.arrl.org/news/files/Palmdale_Antenna_Ordinance_DRAFT.pdf>. 
 
In 2005, Zubarau applied for a building permit to erect an antenna
support structure on his property. The City approved his request, and
building permit in hand, Zubarau installed a 22 foot tall crank-up tower
(with an ultimate height of 55 feet), but did not place an antenna atop
the structure. He also installed a 23 foot tall mast on his house, for a
total mast height of 43 feet; he installed an inverted-V on the mast. In
January 2007, he placed a 4 element 20 meter SteppIR antenna on the
crank-up tower, and the neighbors started complaining to the City.
 
ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director Marty Woll, N6VI, said that the
neighbors' assertions consisted of what he called "the typical
complaints: Aesthetic impact, diminution of property values and RF
interference. The RFI complaints were general in nature; no direct
evidence was shown of actual RFI, but the City's Planning Commission
staff took the position that based on anecdotal evidence presented by
the homeowners, the transmissions occurring from the antenna are causing
interference with electrical equipment in the surrounding neighborhood."
 
Woll said that after Zubarau installed the StepIR in 2007, the City of
Palmdale, acting on a petition signed by almost 70 of Zubarau's
neighbors, voted to revoke Zubarau's original building permit after he
had relied on it in putting up his tower. "In order to gain a
continuance, Zubarau told the Planning Commission he would remove the
SteppIR, in essence, reverting his antenna configuration back to the way
to it was before he installed the antenna" said Len Shaffer, WA6QHD,
Zubarau's attorney. "At the next hearing, he was ordered to remove not
only the antenna, but the support structure, as well."
 
The City's planning staff also pointed out that Zubarau's recently
erected horizontal array extends three feet into the required 10 foot
sideyard setback, and that the active array exceeds thirty feet in
height beyond the limit in the ordinance.
 
"Because Zubarau's permit referred to the support structure as 'an
antenna with cage (the base)' and the Planning Commission called it a
tower antenna, everyone assumed it was indeed an antenna," Shaffer
recalled. "When I pointed out to the Planning Commission that it was
nothing more than a support structure and did not radiate, they were
surprised. They asked if the support structure functioned as an antenna
without the horizontal element. I told them it did not. Judy Skousen,
Palmdale's Assistant City Attorney, told the Commission did not matter
-- the permit and application was for a tower antenna and that is what
it was. It did not matter if the nomenclature was added by city
employees rather than Zubarau."
 
"After exhausting his administrative remedies, Zubarau challenged the
action in the courts, aided by Shaffer," Woll said "The court date has
been set for early February 2009." Woll continued, saying that the
planning staff is placing the burden on Zubarau, saying that he has not
submitted a site-specific engineering study showing that the operation
or transmission from his house is not interfering with residential uses.
The staff also notes that the FCC has failed to resolve RFI complaints
in this matter, inferring that the City must act to solve them.
 
* Palmdale Proposes Rewrite of Amateur Radio Antenna Ordinance 
 
Shortly after issuing the permit revocation order, ARRL Southwestern
Director Dick Norton, N6AA, said that the City of Palmdale began
drafting an amended antenna ordinance that placed severe restrictions on
all Amateur Radio antennas. "The draft was released just before
Thanksgiving, and a hearing was scheduled for December 4," Norton said.
"Prior to that hearing and at the request of Vice Director Marty Woll,
N6VI -- who attended the Palmdale Planning Commission meeting along with
about a dozen local hams and supporters -- ARRL General Counsel Chris
Imlay, W3KD, wrote a lengthy letter to the City Attorney pointing out
numerous flaws in the proposed ordinance and explaining why many of its
provisions are void or unenforceable, being pre-empted by federal or
state law."
 
In his letter, Imlay explained to the City that it is without authority
to resolve RFI complaints; the jurisdiction is solely that of the FCC,
as stated in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. "The Federal
Communications Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over radio
frequency interference (RFI) matters, and technical matters
specifically," he said.
 
Imlay pointed out that the "first specific concern in the draft
ordinance is the statement that 'an Amateur Radio antenna, the operation
of which causes unreasonable interference with electrical equipment in
the surrounding neighborhood, is not compatible with that
neighborhood.'"
 
This is "patently false," Imlay said, stating "there is no correlation
between the presence of an outdoor Amateur Radio antenna, its height,
configuration or placement and radio frequency interference (RFI) to
home electronic equipment. As a matter of technical fact, the higher an
antenna, the lower the electrical field in the horizontal plane of the
home electronic equipment, and the less the likelihood of RFI in that
equipment. Furthermore, the 'cause' of RFI is not the power of an
Amateur Radio station, or the presence of an antenna, but rather the
inability of home electronic equipment to reject unwanted signals. FCC
regulations clearly obligate most home electronic equipment to accept
any interference from licensed radio services as a condition of the
permitted marketing and operation of that equipment."
 
Furthermore, in a Conference Report from the 97th Congress in 1982,
Imlay explained that Congressional report "...is further intended to
clarify the reservation of exclusive jurisdiction to the Federal
Communications Commission over matters involving RFI. Such matters shall
not be regulated by local or state law, nor shall radio transmitting
apparatus be subject to local or state regulation as part of any effort
to resolve an RFI complaint. The Conferees believe that radio
transmitter operators should not be subject to fines, forfeitures or
other liability imposed by any local or state authority as a result of
interference appearing in home electronic equipment or systems. Rather,
the Conferees intend that regulation of RFI phenomena shall be imposed
only by the Commission."
 
Saying that the Conference Report went on to clarify "that the exclusive
jurisdiction over RFI incidents (including preemption of state and local
regulation of such phenomena) lies with the FCC," Imlay told the City of
Palmdale that "Obviously, state or local regulations based on
interference from one radio service to another would directly frustrate
the intention and goals of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended."
 
Imlay said that in 1985, the FCC said that the "federal power in the
area of radio frequency interference is exclusive; to the extent that
any state or local government attempts to regulate in this area, [its]
regulations are preempted." Imlay explained that the FCC concluded that
the Federal regulatory scheme is so pervasive that it is reasonable to
assume that Congress did not intend to permit states to supplement it.
 
According to Shaffer, the City of Palmdale does not think antenna
support structures are "compatible" with the town's image: "The Mayor
told the Council that while, if a house was built that was not
compatible with the neighborhood, they would not bulldoze it to the
ground, this is 'just an antenna,' and they can get rid of it if they
want to," Shaffer said.
 
* Going to Court 
 
Norton said that the ARRL's Amateur Radio Legal Defense and Assistance
Committee has voted to contribute $5000 toward the cost of Zubarau's
lawsuit against the City of Palmdale. "More than $1500 has already been
contributed by clubs and their members from throughout the Southwestern
Division, and this contribution from the League-managed Antenna Defense
Fund will further help defray the expenses of preparing for the February
2009 court date," Norton said. "Len Shaffer is performing the legal work
pro bono, but even just compiling the record to present in court can be
costly."
 
ARRL Defense Committee Chair Jay Bellows, K0QB, said that although the
case has not yet reached the appellate level, "The egregious nature of
Palmdale's actions -- including ordering removal of a previously
approved antenna tower -- the potential impact on a large number of
amateurs and the existence of substantial local financial support from
the ham community were significant factors in the Committee's decision
to provide support for this case."
 
Bellows said he has participated in nearly 100 tower and antenna
matters, from working with local hams and municipalities on tower
ordinances to individual tower issues including litigation at the local
and appellate level over the past 20 years. "If I've learned anything,"
he said, "I learned that a simple, clear explanation of who we are, what
we do and why the antenna is needed are essential. Even if those steps
are perfectly executed, the local authority (in this case, the City of
Palmdale) has to be convinced that: 1. Federal law trumps the local
zoning interests either generally or in the particular case; 2. The
amateur is going to be politely persistent despite opposition from the
locality; 3. The cost to the locality in time and treasure will exceed
any political benefit in 'protecting its citizens from the scourge and
despoliation of ugly Amateur Radio antennas.' Still, the single most
important factor is that the amateur should always be the guy in the
'white hat,' no matter how reprehensible or offensive the actions of the
locality or the opposing neighbors."
 
Norton went on to say that Woll has met with Palmdale hams and the
management of the Palmdale Public Safety Department, who he described as
"supportive of hams." Woll and Keith Hoyt, K6GXO, will meet with
Palmdale's Planning Department and Assistant City Attorney in early
January. "The proposed ordinance has been the subject of considerable
discussion in Amateur Radio circles," Norton said. "Local hams, [as well
as] Division and National League representatives are devoting
considerable time and effort toward resolving the issue."
 
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 20:54:15 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:54:15 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] 2008/2009 Spotter Network Newsletter
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Here is an email news letter I received. Of note is a new program the NWS plans to start soon.......read section "Looking forward to 2009"  below.

Tom KB9WSL

> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:07:41 -0600
> Subject: 2008/2009 Spotter Network Newsletter
> From: newsletter at spotternetwork.org
> To: newsletter at spotternetwork.org
> 
> Hello Spotter Network members!
> 
> This is the once a year / end of season newsletter where we get to talk
> about the past year, the future of the SN and any administrative things
> that need to be brought up for the new season. There are a lot of changes
> in the works for the 2009 storm season that you need to be aware of. So
> please, read this entire email.
> 
> -- 2008 In Review --
> 
> Through-out the year we expanded the SN integration points to include
> WeatherTap.com, Storm Lab, Severe Studios Live Chase Cams and IEMChat.
> 
> In the middle of 2008 the SN had a face lift and we rolled out a new
> website design and some new beta functionality. We hope it has improved
> the usability of the website. We think so.
> 
> Around the same time the SN signed its first commercial contract for data
> distribution rights with Weather Central. Weather Central Inc., founded in
> 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is
> the leader in providing professional on-air, online, and print weather
> systems utilizing dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and
> data and other patented technology. Weather Central will be making the SN
> reports available to its commercial customers as well as their newly
> launched reportstorms.com website. In exchange, Weather Central is
> providing enough funding to make sure the SN has the necessary hardware to
> facility the free use of the SN for non-commercial users. As has always
> been the case, AllisonHouse LLC, is picking up any of the other expenses
> associated with the operations of the Spotter Network.
> 
> After the spring/summer storm season ended the SN and employees of the NWS
> Goodland Office conducted a usage and quality control review of all
> reports received via the SN. We learned a lot from this review and it has
> guided several of the changes we will be implementing in 2009. The review
> in short showed that from January 1, 2007 thru October 1, 2008 there had
> been 1800 reports submitted.
> 
> -- Looking forward to 2009 --
> 
> As many of you are aware the NWS is rolling out an Instant Messaging
> service based on the highly successfull IEMChat technology that the SN
> integrated with earlier in the year. The SN has been contacted by NWS
> staff and we will be integrating with the new NWSChat system as soon as we
> can get all necessary paperwork completed. Since the SN is not government
> sponsored or officially sanctioned we have some hoops to jump through to
> get connected.
> 
> Several months ago I contacted 8 well known members of the meteorological
> and storm chasing/spotting community and asked them if they would be
> willing to form a Spotter Network Advisory Committee. Gratefully, all
> accepted and this Advisory Committee has been providing me (Tyler)
> invaluable input to guide the future of the SN these past few months. The
> current Advisory Committee is:
> Rob Dale
> Evan Bookbinder
> Albert Pietrycha
> Greg Stumpf
> Ben Holcomb
> John Wetter
> Craig Curlee
> 
> Shortly after they were officially sworn in so to speak, several topics
> immediately bubbled to the top of the discussion list and we quickly
> decided to implement the following changes starting in 2009.
> 
> 
> ..UPCOMING CHANGES..
> 
> * Training will be required for all SN members before reporting capability
> allowed
> Anyone may obtain an SN account, but only those who successfully complete
> a basic severe weather reporting test (currently in development) will be
> permitted to submit reports through the SN. We will announce when the test
> will be ready and various alert messages will be displayed on the website
> to remind you to take it when it is available. We want to make sure that
> the weather community considers the Spotter Network the top tier of severe
> weather reporting and that it's members are trusted to provide high
> quality and accurate reports. Training and accountability are necessary to
> maintain this consideration.
> 
> * Increased Accountability
> The SN will implement more accountability controls. We have already
> increased the level of logging and are currently investigating a phone
> number verification system. This is primarily in response to several false
> reports by people who thought they could be anonymous. In every case, we
> were able to identify who was ultimately responsible, but we want to try
> and eliminate this activity before it happens.
> 
> * Relaxation of Severe Weather Reporting Criteria
> After long and arduous discussions, and hearing from the community, the
> committee has agreed on the following relaxation of what type of reports
> we will be accepting. Unfortunately, not all NWS offices follow the same
> severe weather criteria so enforcing a single criteria is not practical or
> feasible. Even though we will be accepting more types of reports, we are
> increasing and strengthening our expectations for the quality of all
> reports. The new accepted reporting criteria is provided below:
> 
> - Any Tornado, Wall Cloud, Funnel Events
> - Wind Speeds and/or Gusts > 50 mph
> - All Hail Events
> - All Hydro Events in relation to severe weather
> - All Winter Events in relation to severe weather
> - All Tropical Events in relation to severe weather
> - All Notable Damage in relation to severe weather
> 
> You will notice that the last four have a qualifier of "in relation to
> severe weather". Please remember the Spotter Network is designed to be
> real-time severe weather related. Reporting such things as rain fall
> amounts in the past 24 hours is not appropriate, unless it coincides with
> severe weather criteria. Once the reporting test, as discussed earlier, is
> completed it should be very clear what the expectations are. Please stay
> tuned.
> 
> * New Quality Control Enforcement
> Members of the Advisory Committee will be conducting after-the-fact report
> quality control reviews of _ALL_ reports. If a significant number of
> committee members believe that a particular report was of low quality the
> person submitting the report will be sent a reminder to only submit high
> quality reports. If a future report is submitted with low quality, the
> submitter will have their reporting capability taken away until they pass
> the training program again. If it happens for a third time, the submitter
> will have their reporting capability removed permanently. This is not
> intended to discourage you reporting severe situations, we just want you
> to take an extra few seconds to make the report actionable and detailed.
> 
> * New One Strike Rule
> Though it has always been the policy of the SN to do our best to deal with
> the occasional abuse of the SN system, the Advisory Committee has decided
> to implement a one strike policy. Effective immediately, the SN will not
> tolerate any false severe weather reports or false position reporting. If
> we identify such activity the person will be permanently banned from the
> SN.
> 
> The Advisory Committee and myself (Tyler) are looking forward to an
> exciting 2009 storm season and the improvements we have outlined above. We
> hope you agree with those changes and will redouble your efforts to help
> grow and utilize the Spotter Network. And lastly, we would encourage you
> to take every opportunity you have to learn more about the world and
> weather around you. There are literally hundreds of opportunities made
> available to you, many of which are free of charge, for you to learn more
> and grow in your knowledge of severe weather. The more you know, the
> better of an asset you are to the Spotter Network and the public we serve.
> 
> Stay Safe,
> 
> Tyler Allison
> Manager of the Spotter Network
> Owner, AllisonHouse LLC
> 
> 
> 

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 20 22:17:16 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:17:16 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] New file uploaded to Inares
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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:14:37 +0000
Subject: [Inares] New file uploaded to Inares



















    
            

Hello,



This email message is a notification to let you know that

a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Inares 

group.



File        : /D-STAR/Indiana D-STAR Repeaters.pdf 

  Uploaded by : wb9qzb <wb9qzb at yahoo.com> 

  Description : Indiana D-STAR Repeaters & D-STAR Resources  



You can access this file at the URL:

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From cdhendrickson at comcast.net  Sun Dec 21 07:30:18 2008
From: cdhendrickson at comcast.net (Chuck Hendrickson)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:30:18 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Fw: [Inares] D-STAR Workshop, Lafayette, JAN 10
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This is one of the programs I was talking about at the meeting yesterday. All the contact information is in it. Have a great day! 

Chuck N9PMW
----- Original Message ----- 
From: WR9A 
To: CentralIndianaHams at yahoogroups.com 
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Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 4:22 PM
Subject: [Inares] D-STAR Workshop, Lafayette, JAN 10



Hello fellow Indiana D-STAR users!



We are planning on conducting a D-STAR workshop on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. I know we have several users in the area, and I hope I managed to get this email sent to everyone that may be interested.



With any new and capable technology comes a learning curve, and D-STAR is certainly no exception! And since changes are still happening in the D-STAR world on a weekly basis (daily, sometimes) it is a challenge to keep up with it all.



While we certainly don't have ALL the answers, we do hope to answer a lot of questions, help you learn a bit more about the technology, and introduce you to some of the more advanced D-STAR applications! Don't be overwhelmed by D-STAR and its seemingly complex nature; it's a learning experience for us all.



The first hour of the workshop will cover the basics of D-STAR, such as digital callsign routing, radio programming, and features of Gateways and the G2 network. The remainder of the session will introduce D-STAR users to some of the more advanced features, like DV data (D-Chat, d-Rats, etc.), system linking, reflectors, DV-Dongle, D-STAR HotSpot, the gmsk decoder, and other emerging applications.





IMPORTANT:

Anyone interested in attending MUST BE REGISTERED at LEAST 48 hours in advance of the workshop, preferably much sooner. Registration to attend is REQUIRED, as we must give your name to SIA security at the main gate in order to allow you access to the Training Center. Please contact WR9A (wr9a at verizon.net) for further information and to register for this D-STAR workshop.





DATE & LOCATION:

The D-STAR workshop is scheduled for Saturday morning, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  It is being held near Lafayette, Indiana, at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant at 5500 SR 38 E near I-65. The workshop will be located in Room C of the SIA Training & Reception Center. It's the newer looking building out in front of the SIA factory on SR 38 E, just west of I-65. Here's a link to the location on Google maps:



http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5054+SR+38+E,+Lafayette&sll=40.374536,-86.798129&sspn=0.009677,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=40.373228,-86.798515&spn=0.154842,0.307961&z=12



You must enter through the main gate and stop at the guard shack. Security should have your name on a list to allow you entrance to the Training and Reception Center. Once you are given a pass and allowed to proceed, turn right at the first opportunity. Keep going straight through the first parking area and around to the front of the Training & Reception Center. There is a parking lot right out in front of it and you should find a spot there, allowing easy access to the front doors of the Reception Center. I've included an aerial photo of the area so you can see how it is laid out.



If for some reason security cannot find your name on the list, you will need to be able to identify yourself as a visitor for the Ham Radio Meeting in the Training and Reception Center. Security may or may not allow you in based on that information. If you are having no luck getting past the gate, give me a ring at 474-7405. Special thanks to WA9DDI for making the arrangements to use the facilities there, and to Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) as our gracious host.



Workshop size will be limited to about 35 people. Reserve your spot as soon as possible! I look forward to seeing you there. 73



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 wr9a  (AT)  verizon -DOT- net
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 21 09:48:07 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:48:07 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] File - resources database.txt
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> Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:27:20 +0000
> From: illinoisdigitalham-owner at yahoogroups.com
> To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com
> Subject: File - resources database.txt 
> 
> 
> Digital User - 
> 
> In order to promote digital mode activity on the HF/VHF/UHF/Microwave
> bands a database of digital voice & data resources has been created. 
> 
> The database includes digital resources of both voice & data modes 
> on HF, VHF, UHF & Microwave. 
> 
> The database is available on the group site at: 
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/illinoisdigitalham/database
> 
> Please login to the site and enter all digital resourcess that you are aware of. 
> 
> The group has dozens of Files & Links about ALL the digital modes. So be sure to log into the group and take a look. 
> 
> The messsage log has a great deal of information on a wide variety of topics that has accumulated since the group was founded and can be searched. 
> 
> Please let your friends know about the group so it continues 
> to grow & is the central point of communication about the digital modes. 
> 
> Thanks & see you on the air!! 
> 
> 73, Mark, WB9QZB
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/illinoisdigitalham/
> 
> 

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From n.ninepvq at verizon.net  Sun Dec 21 22:20:02 2008
From: n.ninepvq at verizon.net (Todd Ervin)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:20:02 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Old technology vs. text message
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I have seen this before but always interesting. 

Todd Ervin 
N9PVQ
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From kb9vmw at comcast.net  Mon Dec 22 01:03:54 2008
From: kb9vmw at comcast.net (Tom Denton)
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:03:54 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Packet radio software for soundcards
Message-ID: <494F2DCA.7080200@comcast.net>

A follow-up to our discussion of packet radio at the recent Club meeting:

I was able to copy packet messages from the ISS digipeater Sunday using Mix W. It is not a free program. Mix W works with many digital modes.

Hamscope is free, but I wasn't able to get the ports configured for packet. I did get it to copy CW, just don't have the settings right for packet.
Hamscope can be downloaded here:
 http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=4816

If someone determines the settings for packet, please let us know.

-- 
73,
Tom Denton  KB9VMW

CCARC Board of Directors
http://www.w9vmw.org/

Six Club #1963
http://www.6mt.com/


From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 22 20:59:28 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:59:28 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] NEW DHS Grants for EOC's
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	DHS Takes Applications for $34M in EOC Grants (12/16/08)
	

	
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened the application period
for about $34 million under the fiscal year (FY) 2009 Emergency
Operations Centers (EOC) grant program. These grants are intended to
improve state, local and tribal emergency management and preparedness
capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure and
interoperable EOCs.

EOCs
may request up to $1 million for construction projects or up to
$250,000 for renovation projects through the 2009 grant program. The
program also requires a federal match of 75 percent and a 25-percent
grantee cost-share cash or in-kind match.

Funding
was allocated under the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and
Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. This year, $21.6 million of the
total EOC grant program was appropriated by Congress for designated
state and local EOC projects throughout the nation. The remaining $12.4
million will be allocated competitively to eligible state, local or
tribal governments. The governor of each state and territory has
designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA), which is the only
eligible entity able to apply for the available funding on behalf of
eligible state, local and tribal EOCs. EOC applications must be
submitted via www.grants.gov no later than Feb. 27, 2009. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov and www.fema.gov/grants. 
	
	
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 22 21:18:36 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:18:36 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Neat rack mount for ham gear
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Found this on EHAM website.

Rack mount set-up for Ham gear....

Tom KB9WSL

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 22 21:25:06 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:25:06 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Repeater mapping and software
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The K5EHX repeater mapping project is a collaboratively edited and
maintained database of repeaters displayed using Google Maps. All data
can be freely downloaded in multiple formats. You can get there by
going to 



http://k5ehx.net/repeaters



For your Christmas traveling pleasure, the website now supports
searching along a route. Just enter the From and To locations (next to
"Directions") and google maps figures out the best route and searches
for repeaters along the route. The Google Maps API doesn't yet support
changing routes, so if you are taking the scenic route just split it
into multiple searches. Printing should work, and there is a CSV data
export "hack" in place - you have to copy and paste into a text editor
for now (most browsers don't support saving files in Javascript). 



Please note that the directions search has to be done by AJAX, and so
it may take a few seconds (or minutes) to display the repeaters after
displaying the route. It actually performs a search every twenty miles,
then sorts them in the browser and removes duplicates. For long trips,
this could mean more than a hundred separate searches!



Thanks to KD2BD's excellent (and open source) SPLAT! terrestrial RF path analysis software
coupled with elevation data from the USGS and NASA, terrain analysis is
now integrated into the website. If you want a repeater analyzed, set
the position correctly along with the receive antenna height and it
will be added to the queue. Other parameters are currently ignored, but
may be used in future analysis or used by other projects such as AB9RF's repeater footprint project. Terrain analysis is compute intensive, and currently runs at about 50 per day. 



For some repeaters, viewing terrain analysis along with google maps'
new "terrain" feature can be enlightening, or at least interesting. The
shuttle radar topography mission is detailed enough to predict some
radio shadows caused by large buildings. Refraction, however, is not
taken into account so the two meter coverage is usually better than
predicted, while the seventy centimeter coverage and above is fairly
close. An example:  The WA5LVT 146.94 repeater near Sand Springs, OK



The analysis used is Splat!'s simplistic line of sight / coverage
model. Longley-Rice (which is supported by Splat!) turns out to require
more computing horsepower than I have available. I have several
computers available for analysis, hopefully between them all I can keep
up with the demand. If you do set the location and receive antenna
height, please be patient as it could take a day or more before yours
makes it into the queue. That should only apply for a short time after
a large announcement (for instance, an article on QRZ.com), so normally
it will only take a couple of hours before an analysis is available.
AB9RF's project, when available, uses Longley-Rice to compute repeater
availability by gridsquare.



As before, this data is downloadable for free so you can use it in
google earth or radio programming software. I do that so nobody can
hold the data "hostage", including me. I'm been busy adding more export
formats to make the data easier to use in different applications. I've
added an export format that is compatible with the Travel Plus export
file, a beta export for Xastir to do persistent repeater objects, and
GPS and radio programming formats. Export formats are fairly easy to
do, so detailed suggestions are welcome.



73 and Happy Holidays,



Tom White, K5EHX

Tulsa, OK
		
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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Tue Dec 23 09:13:37 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:13:37 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] YouTube - Radio Hams Film (Pete Smith Specialty)
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http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vBGIdf0VjQ4

From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 24 08:43:27 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:43:27 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Story with link to info on WSM Radio Nashville,TN
Message-ID: <BLU142-W11381D9BBB04355E2D583B97ED0@phx.gbl>


SIGHTS AND SOUNDSThe Four Manualeros (l-r W6FB, K6RO, AE6Y, and N6TV) prepare for a barbershop quartet, led by the Chief Manualist, Bob N6TV. "Silver Bells"' will never sound the same. (Photo - N6DA)Tower aficionados will enjoy a look at one of the few remaining Blaw-Knox diamond-shaped broadcast towers. Pat AA6EG found this link
to a story about the WSM (Nashville) transmitting facility with photos
all hams will enjoy. A little closer to Pat, on the other side of the
country, is the KGO transmitter that sits right on San Francisco's salty bay. Also quite impressive - take the tour!The Northern California Contest Club recently got together for their holiday banquet and Bob N6TV was there as the roving Contest Update photographer. Lots of familiar call signs are seen in these photos!Enter the time machine for a while by browsing the 1939 Radio Shack catalog! (Thanks, Jim W0FF)
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 24 09:54:47 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:54:47 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] The ARRL Contest Update for December 24, 2008
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Check out the  device to convert at laptop into a HDTV.

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PreviewIf you are having trouble reading this message, you can see the original at:
http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2008-12-24December 24, 2008Editor: Ward Silver, N?AXContest Update ArchiveContest CalendarARRL Home Page IN THIS ISSUEGrid Current Overload - Stew Perry Topband Distance ChallengeWinter RAC and New Year's ContestsContest University 2009 Registration OpensClassic Blaw-Knox DiamondsJune VHF QSO Expanded Web Coverage AvailableSecond Harmonics On 80? Stub 'Em Out!Another Golden AgeNEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DOIf you're just learning the code, don't forget Straight Key Night. It's not really a contest--more of an activity night--but everyone will be fishing out that straight key and "pounding brass". You don't have to go fast...just go!BULLETINSThere are no bulletins in this issue.BUSTED QSOSSome of the hyperlinks in the previous couple of issues were mis-mapped. This may have been pilot error, but your editor hopes an extra dose of vigilance will at least allow detection and correction.CONTEST SUMMARYRules follow Commentary sectionDecember 27-28DARC Christmas Contest (Dec 26)RAC Winter ContestStew Perry Topband Distance Challenge, CWRAEM Contest, CWOriginal QRP Contest, CW070 Club QRP DX ScrambleJanuary 3-4Straight Key Night (Dec 31-Jan 1)New Years Snowball Contest (Jan 1)SARTG New Year RTTY Contest (Jan 1)AGCW Happy New Year Contest, CW (Jan 1)EUCW 160 Meter Contest, CWKid's Day, PhoneNEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTERESTOne of the hottest events at the Dayton Hamvention will be Contest University 2009. CTU is held on Thursday (May 14) before the main Hamvention. Registration for this rave-review-program is now open! Last year's instructor team mustered more than 300 years of experience and the CTU staff is gearing up for another great set of seminars. CTU President, Tim K3LR, thanks flagship sponsor, Icom America, for their support again in 2009 along with CQ Magazine, DX Engineering, Comtek Systems, Dave W9ZRX, SuperBertha, and QTH.com. Flash - CTU crosses the pond! Held in October, the UK version of CTU was a big hit and more European CTU dates will be announced soon!The rules for the 2009 CQ WPX Contest are now available. Scoring is still the same, but there are changes to administrative and operating rules:Revised terms of competition (power, self-spotting, etc)Operator category names now match those of CQ WW where applicableUse of CW Skimmer places an operator in the Assisted or Multi-Operator categoryTribander-and-Wires and Rookie categories only apply to Single-Op High- and Low-PowerClub competition and disqualification criteria are now aligned with the CQ WW contestLog submission instructions have been clarified for Multi-op and Single-band entriesUS stations are required to include the Cabrillo LOCATION: tag in the submitted logThe entry declaration permits the submitted log to be made publicThe CQ WPX 2008 Contest results will be published in the January (SSB) and March (CW) issues of CQ Magazine. (Thanks, Randy Thompson, K5ZD, Director - CQ WPX Contest) A member of the K3LR team for CQ WW CW 2008, Cal K0DXC got his first taste of Multi-multi operating. It won't be the last! (Photo - K3LR)Were you aware that the NCJ Web site offers bonus content? If not, browse on over there and check it out, including the newest story by Cal K0DXC about his experiences operating at the K3LR multi-operator station during the recent CQ WW CW contest. Good stuff!The IARU HST (High Speed Telegraphy) Competition 2009 will take place during Sept 2009 in Obzor, Bulgaria, a town on the Black Sea coast. The competition includes copying random code groups, sending random code groups, RUFZ, and Morserunner. (Thanks, Barry W2UP)Array Solutions is offering a new product for amplifier owners tired of wearing out relays from full-QSK operation. The QSK Master uses a fast-switching vacuum relay without the losses of PIN diodes and it works up to 6 meters. Rated at 2500 W, it operates equally well with transistorized or reed-relay PTT switching and has compensation that allows it to work with radios that disable the PTT line before RF output. This prevents hot-switching--a frequent cause of relay failure and key-clicks. Put that old amplifier back in service today!As shortwave broadcasters move higher in frequency out of the 7100-7200 kHz band, Canada's official time and frequency standard station, CHU, will also shift transmission frequency from 7335 kHz to 7850 kHz. The change will occur on 01 January 2009 at 0000 UTC. CHU has experienced rather serious interference from broadcasting and this should place their signal in the clear again.Steve KG5VK passes word of a neat add-on for Writelog users called Writelog Friend. Put notes in the "Friend File" and when you work them in a contest, up pops the note! You need never be stumped for a name ever again!Pete N4ZR is collecting your experiences for an NCJ article about using the CW Skimmer program during contests. How well (or badly) did it work? If you ultimately decided not to use it, why not? If you did, what impact did it have? Did anyone try the new "blind mode", which disables decoding and turns it into a very smart software "panadaptor" (spectrum display) for use by traditional single ops? The finer points of using CW Skimmer are discussed on the skimmertalk reflector every day.CQ WW RTTY manager, Ed Muns W0YK, announces the Paolo Cortese, I2UIY, Memorial Plaque for each of the CQ RTTY contests: CQ WPX RTTY and CQWW RTTY. These awards are generously sponsored by CQ Magazine in memory of Paolo, who contributed so much to amateur radio, contesting, RTTY, contest DXpeditions and wonderful friendships around the world. The plaques will be awarded annually for each contest to a Single-operator DXpedition chosen by the CQ RTTY Contest Committee.Doug KR2Q writes in with news of the new solid-state, 1200-watt ALS-1300 amplifier by Ameritron. The RF deck weighs only 22 lbs and the matching ALS-1300SPS 50-volt switching power supply only add another 12 lbs. This carry-on-sized and lightweight combination would pack quite a punch for contest expeditions and portable operation!The holiday season is a time when we often start those "catch up" projects, like entering those old paper logs into our computer logging program. BORING! Dave NN1N found a tool to make the job a lot faster and it's called (surprisingly) Fast Log Entry by Bernd DF3CB. It allows you to only enter the data that has changed from the previous contact. It could be just like working the contest all over again!You have probably heard of or read about Palmdale, CA's city government trying to restrict all ham antennas--a dangerous precedent-setting event, if successful. The legal case may be shaky, but it's going to take resources to prevail. If you are interested in supporting WB6X, donations can be made to Leonard J. Shaffer, Esq (include "WB6X Defense Fund" on the memo line) at PO Box 570936, Tarzana, CA 91357. The ARRL Legal Research and Resource Fund will also be assisting and can accept donations, as well. (Thanks, Marty Woll N6VI, Vice-Director, ARRL Southwestern Division)Those of you (us) that get bamboozled by the blizzard of options and settings in the N1MM contest logging software may find help in Pete N4ZR's "Quick Start" guide. It's available via a link right at the top of the N1MM Web site and will definitely cut down on those "what did I just do?" moments common with any powerful piece of software. (Thanks, Steve N2IC)If your club wants to encourage more roving and activation of the "hard" grids in your region, you might check out the Pacific Northwest VHF Society's Lewis and Clark Award. To be sure, it rewards activity any time and not just during contests, but it does give more stations more reasons to operate from more places and that means more QSOs! More! It would be easy to model your own local award after this one and I'm sure the PNW VHFers won't mind! (Thanks, Frank K3UHF)Can you send faster than you can type? Scott KA9FOX found the Comax software to be very interesting. You can start with mouse buttons and work up to full, high-speed, contest-speed input! They even offer a mouse with a paddle input jack!Here's some great reading about a couple of two young hams getting started back in the 1950's. This will sound awfully familiar to many readers. (Thanks, Tad K7RA)A founding member of the Mad River Radio Club, Val W8KIC passed away just after the previous issue of this newsletter was distributed. A professor of Chemical Engineering and mentor to many, Tom K8AZ relates, "Val had the heart of a lion, the soul of a jazz musician, and the brains of a scientist." A fixture at K8AZ and other W8/W4 multi-op stations, Val's easy humor and pileup skills will be missed.Web Site of the Week - Where were you 25 years ago as astronaut Owen Garriott W5LFL circled the globe in the Space Shuttle, making contacts on 2 meter FM? Did you listen on your handheld or base station? I remember driving a VW crammed with engineers up to a hilltop with a clear view to the west, waiting for the spacecraft to come into range from behind the western horizon, then suddenly hearing Owen's voice breaking my IC-2AT's squelch! We listened breathlessly for the entire pass until his signal finally faded into the noise. In recognition of that achievement and the ongoing presence of ham radio "up there", the ARISS program is offering a special certificate commemorating the Silver Anniversary of humans using ham radio in space!WORD TO THE WISEZero beat--tuned exactly to the same frequency. This is important on a crowded band when CQing stations may minimize their receive filter bandwidth. Just 100 or 200 Hz off could be enough to make you inaudible. Make sure your transmit frequency is their receive frequency!SIGHTS AND SOUNDSThe Four Manualeros (l-r W6FB, K6RO, AE6Y, and N6TV) prepare for a barbershop quartet, led by the Chief Manualist, Bob N6TV. "Silver Bells"' will never sound the same. (Photo - N6DA)Tower aficionados will enjoy a look at one of the few remaining Blaw-Knox diamond-shaped broadcast towers. Pat AA6EG found this link to a story about the WSM (Nashville) transmitting facility with photos all hams will enjoy. A little closer to Pat, on the other side of the country, is the KGO transmitter that sits right on San Francisco's salty bay. Also quite impressive - take the tour!The Northern California Contest Club recently got together for their holiday banquet and Bob N6TV was there as the roving Contest Update photographer. Lots of familiar call signs are seen in these photos!Enter the time machine for a while by browsing the 1939 Radio Shack catalog! (Thanks, Jim W0FF)RESULTS AND RECORDSThe 10 Meter Contest has just recently finished, and already more than 700 electronic logs are in the hopper and more than 1,000 logs have been received for the160 Meter contest, and 1,723 logs for SSB Sweepstakes. Seems like there is plenty of contest activity! Plaques for the 2008 ARRL DX contest were shipped on Dec 15th. Your editor forgot to mention in the previous issue that the expanded Web version of Rick K1DS' fine write-up of the 2008 June VHF QSO Party results is now available. In additions, the searchable database and log-checking reports are up, too. The delay was due to some critical Web site work that took priority for a couple of weeks. Look for the August UHF Contest writeup by John K9JK to follow soon! (Thanks, ARRL Contest Branch Manager, Sean KX9X)Gary K9AY is the author of the results for the just-completed ARRL 160 Meter contest and wants to hear your "interesting, inspirational - or offbeat - stories, mainly for the expanded ARRL Web coverage. I will also review Soapbox submissions on 3830 and ARRL Web, as well as some e-mail reflectors." If you contribute photos, remember that print media require the high-resolution version.The results of the second Pre-Stew event are now up on the Stew Web Page. The database shows 615 different calls were active which is fantastic for a practice contest! The main Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge is this weekend. (Thanks, Tree N6TR)The Claimed Scores for SAC 2008 are now published! Links can be found on the home page of SM3CER's Contest Service. (Thanks, Jan SM3CER)OPERATING TIP"We attack at dawn!" Those classic movie words also work on the low bands. If you're a low-power operator, picking the time of day that favors your location pays big dividends on 80 and 160 meters. The famed "dawn enhancement" can raise your signal level to the west by a lot--enough to make it through to a far-off station. Sometimes the enhancement only lasts a few minutes, so be prepared!TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATIONSome reports of second harmonic interference to stations above 3600 kHz from 160 meter operation occasionally surface. Bill W4ZV describes how to get rid of that pesky harmonic when operating on Top Band. "My solution was a shorted 1/4-wave stub for 160 at the output of my amplifier. Use (246/1.83)*Vf to determine the length in feet and cut it a little longer if you aren't certain of the velocity factor of your coax. I used an MFJ-259B analyzer and pruned the stub for minimum impedance at 3650 kHz." The stub has to be switched out when not operating on 160, of course!More on spurious signals - this time generated by a receiver! After receiving reports of such, Gary KA1J found that the large signals during transmit were being coupled back into the RX ANT connector of his transceiver and then into the low-level transmit circuits, causing distortion. Different models of radios treat the RX ANT connection differently, but if you have this problem, an external relay that grounds the RX ANT input during transmit would prevent the external signals from getting back into the radio. (Thanks also, Bud W2RU) No, that's not the moon! It's a helium-filled weather balloon holding up KB7Q's antenna during the ARRL 160 Meter Contest. (Thanks, K0PP)The recent ice storm in New England has caused a lot of damage to amateur installations from New York to Maine. Well-known stations such as KC1XX, K1TTT, and K0TV have all lost a lot of aluminum. Many smaller stations have also been hit pretty hard. The Contest Update extends the best wishes of its readership to these station owners as they rebuild! Turning to the mode of ice-removal, a "kolkutin" (loosely - "clanger") is used by the Finns to knock ice off booms and elements. This Web page shows how Jari OH8LQ built his model--pull on the rope and "Clang!", down comes the ice! I'm sure a Q-signal for "Does your antenna need clanging" will be developed soon...perhaps QCE?Dick Tormet N8YSK's book titled "Electronics Bench Reference" is handy around the ham shack workshop. You can see the table of contents at the Kanga US Web site.Amplifier-building is still a popular activity with amateurs and what VHF+ contester hasn't helping the ionosphere out a bit with a more powerful signal? Thomas OZ1JTE has published an article in this month's "OZ" Danish ham radio magazine about his 600-watt 6 meter amp and published it on-line as well. It is a 2x2 push-pull amplifier that uses TH430/SD1728 transistors. Just the right accessory for your 100-watt all-band rig!Tube amplifier owners and builders know that arcing and other types of overload in amplifiers can cause significant power supply damage. Circuits for overload protection are described in Mark K5AM's extensive paper, "Overload Protection for High Voltage Power Supplies" The article also includes ideas for other aspects of high voltage power supply design.I'm not sure this is what the originators of the term "short skip" had in mind, but maybe some of the sky really is "falling"! Here at the bottom of the solar cycle, NASA's geophysical measurements show those reflecting (and absorbing) layers to be closer to the Earth's surface than expected. Maybe a little more solar UV would inflate our atmosphere a bit? Another story about a possibly related phenomenon describes weak spots or "holes" in the magnetosphere. (Thanks, Dave K1TTT and Bob K7RH)One more time-sync software tool and then I'm hitting the snooze button! Mitch DJ0QN highly recommends Dimension 4 from Thinking Man Software. It is free and you just set it once, have it automagically sync your clocks every so often, and forget it. Poof! No more missing that first contest second!Randy K5ZD was looking for an audio splitter that could boost or cut audio levels to balance his headphone and sound card input volume. The Behringer HA400 turned out to be his choice. Even with all the RF of a high-power contest station, there were no RFI problems. Randy says, "The output sounded clean and no different than what comes out of the radio. It is a great solution for any time you want to have multiple people listen to audio and each have their own volume control."Art W4AA came across a Web site hosting out-of-print technical references. He found the book Radio Antenna Engineering by EA Laport to be particularly good. It's in the "Electronics" section of the site.Knowing when a battery is being run down is a good idea, so Hendricks QRP Kits has created the Tayloe Battery Status Indicator (BSI) kit. It monitors the battery voltage of a battery pack or battery and can be mounted on the battery or inside a radio by drilling two holes. A bi-color LED changes color at different voltages based on your settings of two voltage setpoint control. You could also put this to work monitoring a power supply.Here's another entry in the ongoing contest to fit absolutely anything into an USB adapter. Charles KB8WSG found this USB tuner that turns a PC into an HDTV. He suggests that this might be a great solution for portable or emergency communications (emcomm) use and I agree!Thumbing through the 5 Dec issue of EDN Magazine, I was pleasantly surprised to see Paul Rako's article on Prototyping Techniques. It covers some of the older, time-tested techniques like wirewrapping all the way to new sophisticated methods more suited to the more complex IC's and printed-circuit boards used today.Technical Web Site of the Week - Web seminars or "webinars" are a fast-growing source of information for engineers and serious amateurs alike. If you're really, really serious about RF amplifier design, Besser and Associates hosted a recent webinar on just that topic. You have to register to see the presentation and then you'll be notified of future topics. Analog Devices also sponsored a similar online seminar on simplifying active filter design. CONVERSATIONAnother Golden AgeAnother golden age of what? Surely, I'm joking? The economy and solar cycle are in a race to see which can be most disappointing. Half the world seems angry with the other half. Long faces are seen on every television screen--and even that old black-and-white set we've kept forever is going dark in February. Bah, humbug...golden age, indeed! Of what?Well, amateur radio. Oh, right! Tell me another! Our licensee totals are flat, code hasn't been heard in a testing room for years, and your homeowner's association board faints like goats at the very mention of antennas. Electrical shop has been expelled from the high school curriculum, vacuum tubes are surely made from moon dust for what they cost, and "they" are taking lead out of solder! Golden age...what holiday nog has the editor gotten into this time?Not so fast, you Ebeneezers of Electronics, you Scrooges of Software, let's take a moment to remember a time long ago. There was another time when things really were tough. It was called the Great Depression and if you think radio stuff was expensive now, go back and compare prices of radio stuff to wages in the 1930's! There were exactly two big contests--Sweepstakes and the ARRL DX Contest. Most hams didn't even know what sunspots were and DX meant "out of state".Yet in many ways, that era of deprivation and hard-scrabble ham radio is remembered as a Golden Age of Amateur Radio. It was during those cold winters and hot summers (without forced-air heating and central air conditioning) that many of the characteristics of modern amateur radio were forged. The elements that came together were technology, materials, tools, and an interest in experimentation and self-improvement.I see many of those very same elements converging today. To be sure, technology has a much broader scope than when "Radio Was King!" but this is a technological age! The materials are vastly more sophisticated, although no one seems to have figured out how to calm an obstinate roll of Copperweld(tm) even yet, but amazing capabilities are available for a pittance. We are awash in tools, both of the hardware and software persuasion, many of which are even free!That leaves the interest in experimentation and self-teaching element. To the skeptics out there grumbling and muttering about appliance operators and "dumbed down" stuff, have you tuned into any of the "do it yourself" movement? And that's what it is...a movement! The first spark was struck with "This Old House" on PBS and slowly the ember grew. Cable TV channels picked up local and national shows on food, crafts, and science, providing kindling to the flame. The number of channels grew, creating an insatiable demand for content. Programmers of the entertainment industry discovered that people like shows about DOING THINGS. The Web fanned the flames with the sudden realization that everyone can be content.And then the "Mythbusters" phenomenon exploded! Jamie and Adam took stuff apart! They wired, they drilled, they welded, and they measured things! And they blew stuff up! And laughed like hyenas as the fragments pinwheeled and beams shattered and frozen chickens blasted through windscreens! And no-nonsense Jamie fixed the viewer with a steely gaze from under his cap and said, "Don't try this at home." Well, what more encouragement do you want? It is now officially desirable to be able to tinker, to build, to design, to think, boys and girls.This groundswell of interest did not go un-noticed by the media and now there are literally dozens of magazines, books, Web sites, television shows, blogs, and whatever media was invented this week, all dedicated to some aspect of doing-it-yourself. There is even a Do-It-Yourself Network - check it out! Make Magazine hosts an event called Makerfaire that in four events has attracted around 200,000 people, each paying $25 to get in and see people...that's right...doing stuff. The Web site Instructables is crammed full of individually-contributed projects from people beating down the door to contribute! These three examples are but a ripple on the pond.Who are these do-it-yourselfers? They're people just like you and me with one important difference. They don't know about ham radio yet...or maybe they know the wrong things about ham radio. These are our people! If they can just find the door to ham radio, they'll find an amazing hobby in which you can be an inventor, a collector, an emergency worker, an athlete, an engineer, a radio show host, a scaler of heights, a teacher and mentor, an astronomer, and a geophysicist. All at the same time.Whatever it is that they are doing now--robotics, hang-gliding, geocaching, hiking, bike racing, programming--has some facet that can link up with a complementary facet of ham radio. These people love the smell of solder in the morning, the thrill of competition, the feel of a well-cut thread, the sound of a well-modulated signal, the satisfaction of watching a network spring to life. They're our people! They just don't know we're here. Why? Because we're afraid to tell them.The Ebeneezers are shifting uncomfortably, worried that these newcomers won't do things just like us, they'll want to change ham radio, I won't like it! Oh, fiddle-dee-dee...the exact same worries bedeviled ham radio as the transition was made from the old spark to the new CW. And again when hams started using phone. And then when SSB displaced AM. And when we started using FM. And when we started using computers. You'd think ham radio had died a dozen times to read the letters in old QSTs about rotten this and rotten that. But we're still here.I hope that in 2009 you can all have your cake and eat it, too! Happy holidays and I'll see you in the New Year! Auld lang syne, everybody! (Photo - KX9X)Those flat licensing numbers are hiding something, dear readers. There's a quiet change afoot as new hams are signing up, masked by natural attrition and the whittling away of dead wood in the ranks. Below the surface of that still water, powerful tides are flowing. More and more new faces are joining us every day. They're finding out what ham radio is really all about--the original open-source technology, the 'net before the 'net, where hands-on lives on. Just as seventy-five years ago, ham radio can be a melting pot of many good things, creating something even better out of the resulting alloy. If we let it and if we let them.That's a good thing to ponder as we prepare to turn the page on another year, hoping that 2009 will bring us a sunspot or two. Golden Ages look a lot different coming than going. They're new, they're challenging, they're risky, they're scary. It is said that it's not a Real Adventure if you enjoy it while you're having it, but that's no reason not to have an adventure. Or have we forgotten the exciting possibilities that pulled us up to the tower top and down to the workbench and onto the bands in the first place? I don't know what's coming, but I'm feeling those tides of change. And it's going to be golden.73, Ward N0AXCONTESTS24 December through 6 JanuaryAn expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral in PDF format is available. Check the sponsor's Web site for information on operating time restrictions and other instructions.HF CONTESTSDARC Christmas Contest--Phone,CW, from 26 Dec 0830Z to 26 Dec 1100Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-7 Exchange: RS(T) and DOK or special station code. Logs due: 3 weeks. RulesRAC Winter Contest--Phone,CW, from 27 Dec 0000Z to 27 Dec 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-2850,144 CW--25 kHz above band edge; Phone--1.850, 3.775, 7.075, 7.225, 14.175, 21.250, 28.500. Exchange: RS(T) and province or serial. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesRAEM Contest--CW, from 27 Dec 0200Z to 27 Dec 0959Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-28 Exchange: Serial and lat/long in degrees. Logs due: 8 Jan. RulesStew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge--CW, from 27 Dec 1500Z to 28 Dec 1500Z. Bands (MHz):1.8 Exchange: Grid square. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesOriginal QRP Contest--CW, from 27 Dec 1500Z to 28 Dec 1500Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-14 Exchange: RST, serial, and category. Logs due: 31 Jan. Rules070 Club QRP DX Scramble--Digital, from 28 Dec 0000Z to 28 Dec 2400Z. Bands (MHz):14 Exchange: Call sign, first name, DXCC entity. Logs due: 28 Jan. RulesARRL Straight-Key Night--CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28, 50+. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesNew Years Snowball Contest--Phone,CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 0100Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5. Exchange: RST, serial, AGB number. Logs due: 3 weeks. RulesSARTG New Year RTTY Contest--Digital, from 1 Jan 0800Z to 1 Jan 1100Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-7. Exchange: RST, serial, "Happy New Year". Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesAGCW Happy New Year Contest--CW, from 1 Jan 0900Z to 1 Jan 1200Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-14. Exchange: RST, serial, AGCW number. RulesARRL RTTY Roundup--Digital, from 3 Jan 1800Z to 4 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Exchange: RST, state/province/serial. Logs due: 4 Feb. RulesEUCW 160 Meter Contest--CW, from 3 Jan 2000Z to 3 Jan 2300Z and Jan 4 0400Z to Jan 5 0700Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8. Exchange: RST, serial, club name, member nr or "NR". Logs due: 15 Feb. RulesKid's Day--Phone, from 4 Jan 1800Z to 4 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Exchange: Name, age, location, favorite color. RulesVHF+ CONTESTSRAC Winter Contest--Phone,CW, from 27 Dec 0000Z to 27 Dec 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-2850,144 CW--25 kHz above band edge; Phone--1.850, 3.775, 7.075, 7.225, 14.175, 21.250, 28.500. Exchange: RS(T) and province or serial. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesARRL Straight-Key Night--CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28, 50+. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesLOG DUE DATES24 December through 6 JanuaryDecember 29 - Run for the Bacon QRP Contest, email logs to: (none), upload log at: http://www.fpqrp.com/autolog.php, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). Find rules at: http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.phpDecember 31 - JIDX Phone Contest, email logs to: ph at jidx.org, paper logs and diskettes to: JIDX Phone Contest, c/o Five-Nine Magazine, P.O. Box 59, Kamata, Tokyo 144-8691, Japan. Find rules at: http://www.jidx.org/jidxrule-e.htmlDecember 31 - All Austrian 160-Meter Contest, email logs to: hf-contest at oevsv.at, paper logs and diskettes to: OEVSV-HQ, HF-Contest Manager, Eisvogelgasse 4/1, A-1060 Vienna, Austria. Find rules at: http://www.oevsv.at/export/oevsv/download/AOEC/Aoec_160m_2008.pdfDecember 31 - IPARC Contest, CW, email logs to: dl8kcg at darc.de, paper logs and diskettes to: Uwe Greggersen, DL8KCG, Hurststr 9, D-51645 Gummersbach, Germany. Find rules at: http://www.ipa-rc.de/cont-e.htmDecember 31 - IPARC Contest, SSB, email logs to: dl8kcg at darc.de, paper logs and diskettes to: Uwe Greggersen, DL8KCG, Hurststr 9, D-51645 Gummersbach, Germany. Find rules at: http://www.ipa-rc.de/cont-e.htmDecember 31 - Kentucky QSO Party, email logs to: (none), paper logs and diskettes to: Western Kentucky DX Association, P.O. Box 73, Alvaton, KY 42122, USA. Find rules at: http://tinyurl.com/9ueptlDecember 31 - TARA RTTY Melee, email logs to: (none), post log summary at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). Find rules at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.htmlDecember 31 - TOPS Activity Contest, email logs to: yo2rr at clicknet.ro, paper logs and diskettes to: Ioan Branga YO2RR, Str. Imparatul Traian nr.2, RO-305500 LUGOJ, ROMANIA. Find rules at: http://www.procwclub.yo6ex.ro/tacrules.pdfJanuary 1, 2009 Feld Hell Sprint, email logs to: (none), post log summary at: http://www.bambinomusical.com/autolog.html, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). Find rules at: http://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/Home/contestsJanuary 1, 2009 JT Hamradio-50 Anniversary DX Contest, email logs to: jt1kaa at gmail.com, paper logs and diskettes to: JT DX Contest, Mongolian Amateur Radio Society, P.O. Box 830, Ulaanbaatar-24, Mongolia. Find rules at: http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/jt50.pdfJanuary 4, 2009 ARCI Topband Sprint, email logs to: contest at qrparci.org, paper logs and diskettes to: ARCI Top Band Sprint, c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF, 139 Elizabeth St. W., Welland, Ontario L3C 4M3, Canada. Find rules at: http://tinyurl.com/a4ogll January 6, 2009 ARRL 160-Meter Contest, email logs to: 160meter at arrl.org, paper logs and diskettes to: 160 Meter Contest, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111, USA. Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/160-meters.htmlACKNOWLEDGEMENTSARRL Contest Update wishes to acknowledge information from WA7BNM's Contest Calendar and SM3CER's Contest Calendar. 



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http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2008-12-24December 24, 2008Editor: Ward Silver, N?AXContest Update ArchiveContest CalendarARRL Home Page IN THIS ISSUEGrid Current Overload - Stew Perry Topband Distance ChallengeWinter RAC and New Year's ContestsContest University 2009 Registration OpensClassic Blaw-Knox DiamondsJune VHF QSO Expanded Web Coverage AvailableSecond Harmonics On 80? Stub 'Em Out!Another Golden AgeNEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DOIf you're just learning the code, don't forget Straight Key Night.
It's not really a contest--more of an activity night--but everyone will
be fishing out that straight key and "pounding brass". You don't have
to go fast...just go!BULLETINSThere are no bulletins in this issue.BUSTED QSOSSome
of the hyperlinks in the previous couple of issues were mis-mapped.
This may have been pilot error, but your editor hopes an extra dose of
vigilance will at least allow detection and correction.CONTEST SUMMARYRules follow Commentary sectionDecember 27-28DARC Christmas Contest (Dec 26)RAC Winter ContestStew Perry Topband Distance Challenge, CWRAEM Contest, CWOriginal QRP Contest, CW070 Club QRP DX ScrambleJanuary 3-4Straight Key Night (Dec 31-Jan 1)New Years Snowball Contest (Jan 1)SARTG New Year RTTY Contest (Jan 1)AGCW Happy New Year Contest, CW (Jan 1)EUCW 160 Meter Contest, CWKid's Day, PhoneNEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTERESTOne of the hottest events at the Dayton Hamvention will be Contest University 2009.
CTU is held on Thursday (May 14) before the main Hamvention.
Registration for this rave-review-program is now open! Last year's
instructor team mustered more than 300 years of experience and the CTU
staff is gearing up for another great set of seminars. CTU President,
Tim K3LR, thanks flagship sponsor, Icom America, for their support
again in 2009 along with CQ Magazine, DX Engineering, Comtek Systems,
Dave W9ZRX, SuperBertha, and QTH.com. Flash - CTU crosses the pond!
Held in October, the UK version of CTU was a big hit and more European CTU dates will be announced soon!The rules for the 2009 CQ WPX Contest are now available. Scoring is still the same, but there are changes to administrative and operating rules:Revised terms of competition (power, self-spotting, etc)Operator category names now match those of CQ WW where applicableUse of CW Skimmer places an operator in the Assisted or Multi-Operator categoryTribander-and-Wires and Rookie categories only apply to Single-Op High- and Low-PowerClub competition and disqualification criteria are now aligned with the CQ WW contestLog submission instructions have been clarified for Multi-op and Single-band entriesUS stations are required to include the Cabrillo LOCATION: tag in the submitted logThe entry declaration permits the submitted log to be made publicThe
CQ WPX 2008 Contest results will be published in the January (SSB) and
March (CW) issues of CQ Magazine. (Thanks, Randy Thompson, K5ZD,
Director - CQ WPX Contest) A
member of the K3LR team for CQ WW CW 2008, Cal K0DXC got his first
taste of Multi-multi operating. It won't be the last! (Photo - K3LR)Were you aware that the NCJ Web site offers bonus content?
If not, browse on over there and check it out, including the newest
story by Cal K0DXC about his experiences operating at the K3LR
multi-operator station during the recent CQ WW CW contest. Good stuff!The IARU HST (High Speed Telegraphy) Competition 2009
will take place during Sept 2009 in Obzor, Bulgaria, a town on the
Black Sea coast. The competition includes copying random code groups,
sending random code groups, RUFZ, and Morserunner. (Thanks, Barry W2UP)Array Solutions is offering a new product for amplifier owners tired of wearing out relays from full-QSK operation. The QSK Master
uses a fast-switching vacuum relay without the losses of PIN diodes and
it works up to 6 meters. Rated at 2500 W, it operates equally well with
transistorized or reed-relay PTT switching and has compensation that
allows it to work with radios that disable the PTT line before RF
output. This prevents hot-switching--a frequent cause of relay failure
and key-clicks. Put that old amplifier back in service today!As
shortwave broadcasters move higher in frequency out of the 7100-7200
kHz band, Canada's official time and frequency standard station, CHU,
will also shift transmission frequency from 7335 kHz to 7850 kHz. The
change will occur on 01 January 2009 at 0000 UTC. CHU has experienced
rather serious interference from broadcasting and this should place
their signal in the clear again.Steve KG5VK passes word of a neat add-on for Writelog users called Writelog Friend.
Put notes in the "Friend File" and when you work them in a contest, up
pops the note! You need never be stumped for a name ever again!Pete
N4ZR is collecting your experiences for an NCJ article about using the
CW Skimmer program during contests. How well (or badly) did it work? If
you ultimately decided not to use it, why not? If you did, what impact
did it have? Did anyone try the new "blind mode", which disables
decoding and turns it into a very smart software "panadaptor" (spectrum
display) for use by traditional single ops? The finer points of using
CW Skimmer are discussed on the skimmertalk reflector every day.CQ
WW RTTY manager, Ed Muns W0YK, announces the Paolo Cortese, I2UIY,
Memorial Plaque for each of the CQ RTTY contests: CQ WPX RTTY and CQWW
RTTY. These awards are generously sponsored by CQ Magazine in memory of
Paolo, who contributed so much to amateur radio, contesting, RTTY,
contest DXpeditions and wonderful friendships around the world. The
plaques will be awarded annually for each contest to a Single-operator
DXpedition chosen by the CQ RTTY Contest Committee.Doug KR2Q writes in with news of the new solid-state, 1200-watt ALS-1300 amplifier
by Ameritron. The RF deck weighs only 22 lbs and the matching
ALS-1300SPS 50-volt switching power supply only add another 12 lbs.
This carry-on-sized and lightweight combination would pack quite a
punch for contest expeditions and portable operation!The
holiday season is a time when we often start those "catch up" projects,
like entering those old paper logs into our computer logging program.
BORING! Dave NN1N found a tool to make the job a lot faster and it's
called (surprisingly) Fast Log Entry
by Bernd DF3CB. It allows you to only enter the data that has changed
from the previous contact. It could be just like working the contest
all over again!You have probably heard of or read about Palmdale, CA's city government trying to restrict all ham antennas--a
dangerous precedent-setting event, if successful. The legal case may be
shaky, but it's going to take resources to prevail. If you are
interested in supporting WB6X, donations can be made to Leonard J.
Shaffer, Esq (include "WB6X Defense Fund" on the memo line) at PO Box
570936, Tarzana, CA 91357. The ARRL Legal Research and Resource Fund will also be assisting and can accept donations, as well. (Thanks, Marty Woll N6VI, Vice-Director, ARRL Southwestern Division)Those
of you (us) that get bamboozled by the blizzard of options and settings
in the N1MM contest logging software may find help in Pete N4ZR's
"Quick Start" guide. It's available via a link right at the top of the N1MM Web site
and will definitely cut down on those "what did I just do?" moments
common with any powerful piece of software. (Thanks, Steve N2IC)If
your club wants to encourage more roving and activation of the "hard"
grids in your region, you might check out the Pacific Northwest VHF
Society's Lewis and Clark Award.
To be sure, it rewards activity any time and not just during contests,
but it does give more stations more reasons to operate from more places
and that means more QSOs! More! It would be easy to model your own
local award after this one and I'm sure the PNW VHFers won't mind!
(Thanks, Frank K3UHF)Can you send faster than you can type? Scott KA9FOX found the Comax software
to be very interesting. You can start with mouse buttons and work up to
full, high-speed, contest-speed input! They even offer a mouse with a
paddle input jack!Here's some great reading about a couple of two young hams getting started back in the 1950's. This will sound awfully familiar to many readers. (Thanks, Tad K7RA)A founding member of the Mad River Radio Club, Val W8KIC
passed away just after the previous issue of this newsletter was
distributed. A professor of Chemical Engineering and mentor to many,
Tom K8AZ relates, "Val had the heart of a lion, the soul of a jazz
musician, and the brains of a scientist." A fixture at K8AZ and other
W8/W4 multi-op stations, Val's easy humor and pileup skills will be
missed.Web Site of the Week - Where
were you 25 years ago as astronaut Owen Garriott W5LFL circled the
globe in the Space Shuttle, making contacts on 2 meter FM? Did you
listen on your handheld or base station? I remember driving a VW
crammed with engineers up to a hilltop with a clear view to the west,
waiting for the spacecraft to come into range from behind the western
horizon, then suddenly hearing Owen's voice breaking my IC-2AT's
squelch! We listened breathlessly for the entire pass until his signal
finally faded into the noise. In recognition of that achievement and
the ongoing presence of ham radio "up there", the ARISS program is offering a special certificate commemorating the Silver Anniversary of humans using ham radio in space!WORD TO THE WISEZero beat--tuned
exactly to the same frequency. This is important on a crowded band when
CQing stations may minimize their receive filter bandwidth. Just 100 or
200 Hz off could be enough to make you inaudible. Make sure your
transmit frequency is their receive frequency!SIGHTS AND SOUNDSThe Four Manualeros (l-r W6FB, K6RO, AE6Y, and N6TV) prepare for a barbershop quartet, led by the Chief Manualist, Bob N6TV. "Silver Bells"' will never sound the same. (Photo - N6DA)Tower aficionados will enjoy a look at one of the few remaining Blaw-Knox diamond-shaped broadcast towers. Pat AA6EG found this link
to a story about the WSM (Nashville) transmitting facility with photos
all hams will enjoy. A little closer to Pat, on the other side of the
country, is the KGO transmitter that sits right on San Francisco's salty bay. Also quite impressive - take the tour!The Northern California Contest Club recently got together for their holiday banquet and Bob N6TV was there as the roving Contest Update photographer. Lots of familiar call signs are seen in these photos!Enter the time machine for a while by browsing the 1939 Radio Shack catalog! (Thanks, Jim W0FF)RESULTS AND RECORDSThe
10 Meter Contest has just recently finished, and already more than 700
electronic logs are in the hopper and more than 1,000 logs have been
received for the160 Meter contest, and 1,723 logs for SSB Sweepstakes.
Seems like there is plenty of contest activity! Plaques for the 2008
ARRL DX contest were shipped on Dec 15th. Your editor forgot
to mention in the previous issue that the expanded Web version of Rick
K1DS' fine write-up of the 2008 June VHF QSO Party results is now available.
In additions, the searchable database and log-checking reports are up,
too. The delay was due to some critical Web site work that took
priority for a couple of weeks. Look for the August UHF Contest writeup
by John K9JK to follow soon! (Thanks, ARRL Contest Branch Manager, Sean
KX9X)Gary K9AY is the author of the results
for the just-completed ARRL 160 Meter contest and wants to hear your
"interesting, inspirational - or offbeat - stories, mainly for the
expanded ARRL Web coverage. I will also review Soapbox submissions on
3830 and ARRL Web, as well as some e-mail reflectors." If you
contribute photos, remember that print media require the
high-resolution version.The results of the second Pre-Stew event are now up on the Stew Web Page.
The database shows 615 different calls were active which is fantastic
for a practice contest! The main Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge
is this weekend. (Thanks, Tree N6TR)The Claimed Scores for SAC 2008 are now published! Links can be found on the home page of SM3CER's Contest Service. (Thanks, Jan SM3CER)OPERATING TIP"We
attack at dawn!" Those classic movie words also work on the low bands.
If you're a low-power operator, picking the time of day that favors
your location pays big dividends on 80 and 160 meters. The famed "dawn
enhancement" can raise your signal level to the west by a lot--enough
to make it through to a far-off station. Sometimes the enhancement only
lasts a few minutes, so be prepared!TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATIONSome
reports of second harmonic interference to stations above 3600 kHz from
160 meter operation occasionally surface. Bill W4ZV describes how to
get rid of that pesky harmonic when operating on Top Band. "My solution
was a shorted 1/4-wave stub for 160 at the output of my amplifier. Use
(246/1.83)*Vf to determine the length in feet and cut it a little
longer if you aren't certain of the velocity factor of your coax. I
used an MFJ-259B analyzer and pruned the stub for minimum impedance at
3650 kHz." The stub has to be switched out when not operating on 160,
of course!More on spurious signals - this
time generated by a receiver! After receiving reports of such, Gary
KA1J found that the large signals during transmit were being coupled
back into the RX ANT connector of his transceiver and then into the
low-level transmit circuits, causing distortion. Different models of
radios treat the RX ANT connection differently, but if you have this
problem, an external relay that grounds the RX ANT input during
transmit would prevent the external signals from getting back into the
radio. (Thanks also, Bud W2RU) No,
that's not the moon! It's a helium-filled weather balloon holding up
KB7Q's antenna during the ARRL 160 Meter Contest. (Thanks, K0PP)The
recent ice storm in New England has caused a lot of damage to amateur
installations from New York to Maine. Well-known stations such as
KC1XX, K1TTT, and K0TV have all lost a lot of aluminum. Many smaller
stations have also been hit pretty hard. The Contest Update
extends the best wishes of its readership to these station owners as
they rebuild! Turning to the mode of ice-removal, a "kolkutin" (loosely
- "clanger") is used by the Finns to knock ice off booms and elements.
This Web page
shows how Jari OH8LQ built his model--pull on the rope and "Clang!",
down comes the ice! I'm sure a Q-signal for "Does your antenna need
clanging" will be developed soon...perhaps QCE?Dick
Tormet N8YSK's book titled "Electronics Bench Reference" is handy
around the ham shack workshop. You can see the table of contents at the
Kanga US Web site.Amplifier-building
is still a popular activity with amateurs and what VHF+ contester
hasn't helping the ionosphere out a bit with a more powerful signal?
Thomas OZ1JTE has published an article in this month's "OZ" Danish ham
radio magazine about his 600-watt 6 meter amp
and published it on-line as well. It is a 2x2 push-pull amplifier that
uses TH430/SD1728 transistors. Just the right accessory for your
100-watt all-band rig!Tube amplifier owners
and builders know that arcing and other types of overload in amplifiers
can cause significant power supply damage. Circuits for overload
protection are described in Mark K5AM's extensive paper, "Overload Protection for High Voltage Power Supplies" The article also includes ideas for other aspects of high voltage power supply design.I'm
not sure this is what the originators of the term "short skip" had in
mind, but maybe some of the sky really is "falling"! Here at the bottom
of the solar cycle, NASA's geophysical measurements
show those reflecting (and absorbing) layers to be closer to the
Earth's surface than expected. Maybe a little more solar UV would
inflate our atmosphere a bit? Another story about a possibly related
phenomenon describes weak spots or "holes" in the magnetosphere. (Thanks, Dave K1TTT and Bob K7RH)One more time-sync software tool and then I'm hitting the snooze button! Mitch DJ0QN highly recommends Dimension 4
from Thinking Man Software. It is free and you just set it once, have
it automagically sync your clocks every so often, and forget it. Poof!
No more missing that first contest second!Randy
K5ZD was looking for an audio splitter that could boost or cut audio
levels to balance his headphone and sound card input volume. The Behringer HA400
turned out to be his choice. Even with all the RF of a high-power
contest station, there were no RFI problems. Randy says, "The output
sounded clean and no different than what comes out of the radio. It is
a great solution for any time you want to have multiple people listen
to audio and each have their own volume control."Art W4AA came across a Web site hosting out-of-print technical references. He found the book Radio Antenna Engineering by EA Laport to be particularly good. It's in the "Electronics" section of the site.Knowing when a battery is being run down is a good idea, so Hendricks QRP Kits
has created the Tayloe Battery Status Indicator (BSI) kit. It monitors
the battery voltage of a battery pack or battery and can be mounted on
the battery or inside a radio by drilling two holes. A bi-color LED
changes color at different voltages based on your settings of two
voltage setpoint control. You could also put this to work monitoring a
power supply.Here's another entry in the ongoing contest to fit absolutely anything into an USB adapter. Charles KB8WSG found this USB tuner
that turns a PC into an HDTV. He suggests that this might be a great
solution for portable or emergency communications (emcomm) use and I
agree!Thumbing through the 5 Dec issue of EDN Magazine, I was pleasantly surprised to see Paul Rako's article on Prototyping Techniques.
It covers some of the older, time-tested techniques like wirewrapping
all the way to new sophisticated methods more suited to the more
complex IC's and printed-circuit boards used today.Technical Web Site of the Week
- Web seminars or "webinars" are a fast-growing source of information
for engineers and serious amateurs alike. If you're really, really
serious about RF amplifier design, Besser and Associates
hosted a recent webinar on just that topic. You have to register to see
the presentation and then you'll be notified of future topics. Analog Devices also sponsored a similar online seminar on simplifying active filter design. CONVERSATIONAnother Golden AgeAnother
golden age of what? Surely, I'm joking? The economy and solar cycle are
in a race to see which can be most disappointing. Half the world seems
angry with the other half. Long faces are seen on every television
screen--and even that old black-and-white set we've kept forever is
going dark in February. Bah, humbug...golden age, indeed! Of what?Well,
amateur radio. Oh, right! Tell me another! Our licensee totals are
flat, code hasn't been heard in a testing room for years, and your
homeowner's association board faints like goats at the very mention of
antennas. Electrical shop has been expelled from the high school
curriculum, vacuum tubes are surely made from moon dust for what they
cost, and "they" are taking lead out of solder! Golden age...what
holiday nog has the editor gotten into this time?Not
so fast, you Ebeneezers of Electronics, you Scrooges of Software, let's
take a moment to remember a time long ago. There was another time when
things really were tough. It was called the Great Depression
and if you think radio stuff was expensive now, go back and compare
prices of radio stuff to wages in the 1930's! There were exactly two
big contests--Sweepstakes and the ARRL DX Contest. Most hams didn't
even know what sunspots were and DX meant "out of state".Yet
in many ways, that era of deprivation and hard-scrabble ham radio is
remembered as a Golden Age of Amateur Radio. It was during those cold
winters and hot summers (without forced-air heating and central air
conditioning) that many of the characteristics of modern amateur radio
were forged. The elements that came together were technology,
materials, tools, and an interest in experimentation and
self-improvement.I see many of those very
same elements converging today. To be sure, technology has a much
broader scope than when "Radio Was King!" but this is a technological
age! The materials are vastly more sophisticated, although no one seems
to have figured out how to calm an obstinate roll of Copperweld(tm)
even yet, but amazing capabilities are available for a pittance. We are
awash in tools, both of the hardware and software persuasion, many of
which are even free!That leaves the interest
in experimentation and self-teaching element. To the skeptics out there
grumbling and muttering about appliance operators and "dumbed down"
stuff, have you tuned into any of the "do it yourself" movement? And
that's what it is...a movement! The first spark was struck with "This
Old House" on PBS and slowly the ember grew. Cable TV channels picked
up local and national shows on food, crafts, and science, providing
kindling to the flame. The number of channels grew, creating an
insatiable demand for content. Programmers of the entertainment
industry discovered that people like shows about DOING THINGS. The Web
fanned the flames with the sudden realization that everyone can be
content.And then the "Mythbusters" phenomenon
exploded! Jamie and Adam took stuff apart! They wired, they drilled,
they welded, and they measured things! And they blew stuff up! And
laughed like hyenas as the fragments pinwheeled and beams shattered and
frozen chickens blasted through windscreens! And no-nonsense Jamie
fixed the viewer with a steely gaze from under his cap and said, "Don't
try this at home." Well, what more encouragement do you want? It is now
officially desirable to be able to tinker, to build, to design, to
think, boys and girls.This groundswell of
interest did not go un-noticed by the media and now there are literally
dozens of magazines, books, Web sites, television shows, blogs, and
whatever media was invented this week, all dedicated to some aspect of
doing-it-yourself. There is even a Do-It-Yourself Network - check it out! Make Magazine
hosts an event called Makerfaire that in four events has attracted
around 200,000 people, each paying $25 to get in and see
people...that's right...doing stuff. The Web site Instructables
is crammed full of individually-contributed projects from people
beating down the door to contribute! These three examples are but a
ripple on the pond.Who are these
do-it-yourselfers? They're people just like you and me with one
important difference. They don't know about ham radio yet...or maybe
they know the wrong things about ham radio. These are our people! If
they can just find the door to ham radio, they'll find an amazing hobby
in which you can be an inventor, a collector, an emergency worker, an
athlete, an engineer, a radio show host, a scaler of heights, a teacher
and mentor, an astronomer, and a geophysicist. All at the same time.Whatever
it is that they are doing now--robotics, hang-gliding, geocaching,
hiking, bike racing, programming--has some facet that can link up with
a complementary facet of ham radio. These people love the smell of
solder in the morning, the thrill of competition, the feel of a
well-cut thread, the sound of a well-modulated signal, the satisfaction
of watching a network spring to life. They're our people! They just
don't know we're here. Why? Because we're afraid to tell them.The
Ebeneezers are shifting uncomfortably, worried that these newcomers
won't do things just like us, they'll want to change ham radio, I won't
like it! Oh, fiddle-dee-dee...the exact same worries bedeviled ham
radio as the transition was made from the old spark to the new CW. And
again when hams started using phone. And then when SSB displaced AM.
And when we started using FM. And when we started using computers.
You'd think ham radio had died a dozen times to read the letters in old
QSTs about rotten this and rotten that. But we're still here.I
hope that in 2009 you can all have your cake and eat it, too! Happy
holidays and I'll see you in the New Year! Auld lang syne, everybody!
(Photo - KX9X)Those
flat licensing numbers are hiding something, dear readers. There's a
quiet change afoot as new hams are signing up, masked by natural
attrition and the whittling away of dead wood in the ranks. Below the
surface of that still water, powerful tides are flowing. More and more
new faces are joining us every day. They're finding out what ham radio
is really all about--the original open-source technology, the 'net
before the 'net, where hands-on lives on. Just as seventy-five years
ago, ham radio can be a melting pot of many good things, creating
something even better out of the resulting alloy. If we let it and if
we let them.That's a good thing to ponder as
we prepare to turn the page on another year, hoping that 2009 will
bring us a sunspot or two. Golden Ages look a lot different coming than
going. They're new, they're challenging, they're risky, they're scary.
It is said that it's not a Real Adventure if you enjoy it while you're
having it, but that's no reason not to have an adventure. Or have we
forgotten the exciting possibilities that pulled us up to the tower top
and down to the workbench and onto the bands in the first place? I
don't know what's coming, but I'm feeling those tides of change. And
it's going to be golden.73, Ward N0AXCONTESTS24 December through 6 JanuaryAn expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral in PDF format is available. Check the sponsor's Web site for information on operating time restrictions and other instructions.HF CONTESTSDARC
Christmas Contest--Phone,CW, from 26 Dec 0830Z to 26 Dec 1100Z. Bands
(MHz):3.5-7 Exchange: RS(T) and DOK or special station code. Logs due:
3 weeks. RulesRAC
Winter Contest--Phone,CW, from 27 Dec 0000Z to 27 Dec 2359Z. Bands
(MHz):1.8-2850,144 CW--25 kHz above band edge; Phone--1.850, 3.775,
7.075, 7.225, 14.175, 21.250, 28.500. Exchange: RS(T) and province or
serial. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesRAEM
Contest--CW, from 27 Dec 0200Z to 27 Dec 0959Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-28
Exchange: Serial and lat/long in degrees. Logs due: 8 Jan. RulesStew
Perry Top Band Distance Challenge--CW, from 27 Dec 1500Z to 28 Dec
1500Z. Bands (MHz):1.8 Exchange: Grid square. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesOriginal
QRP Contest--CW, from 27 Dec 1500Z to 28 Dec 1500Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-14
Exchange: RST, serial, and category. Logs due: 31 Jan. Rules070
Club QRP DX Scramble--Digital, from 28 Dec 0000Z to 28 Dec 2400Z. Bands
(MHz):14 Exchange: Call sign, first name, DXCC entity. Logs due: 28
Jan. RulesARRL Straight-Key Night--CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28, 50+. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesNew
Years Snowball Contest--Phone,CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 0100Z.
Bands (MHz): 3.5. Exchange: RST, serial, AGB number. Logs due: 3 weeks.
RulesSARTG
New Year RTTY Contest--Digital, from 1 Jan 0800Z to 1 Jan 1100Z. Bands
(MHz): 3.5-7. Exchange: RST, serial, "Happy New Year". Logs due: 31
Jan. RulesAGCW Happy New Year Contest--CW, from 1 Jan 0900Z to 1 Jan 1200Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-14. Exchange: RST, serial, AGCW number. RulesARRL
RTTY Roundup--Digital, from 3 Jan 1800Z to 4 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz):
3.5-28. Exchange: RST, state/province/serial. Logs due: 4 Feb. RulesEUCW
160 Meter Contest--CW, from 3 Jan 2000Z to 3 Jan 2300Z and Jan 4 0400Z
to Jan 5 0700Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8. Exchange: RST, serial, club name,
member nr or "NR". Logs due: 15 Feb. RulesKid's Day--Phone, from 4 Jan 1800Z to 4 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Exchange: Name, age, location, favorite color. RulesVHF+ CONTESTSRAC
Winter Contest--Phone,CW, from 27 Dec 0000Z to 27 Dec 2359Z. Bands
(MHz):1.8-2850,144 CW--25 kHz above band edge; Phone--1.850, 3.775,
7.075, 7.225, 14.175, 21.250, 28.500. Exchange: RS(T) and province or
serial. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesARRL Straight-Key Night--CW, from 1 Jan 0000Z to 1 Jan 2400Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28, 50+. Logs due: 31 Jan. RulesLOG DUE DATES24 December through 6 JanuaryDecember
29 - Run for the Bacon QRP Contest, email logs to: (none), upload log
at: http://www.fpqrp.com/autolog.php, paper logs and diskettes to:
(none). Find rules at: http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.phpDecember
31 - JIDX Phone Contest, email logs to: ph at jidx.org, paper logs and
diskettes to: JIDX Phone Contest, c/o Five-Nine Magazine, P.O. Box 59,
Kamata, Tokyo 144-8691, Japan. Find rules at: http://www.jidx.org/jidxrule-e.htmlDecember
31 - All Austrian 160-Meter Contest, email logs to:
hf-contest at oevsv.at, paper logs and diskettes to: OEVSV-HQ, HF-Contest
Manager, Eisvogelgasse 4/1, A-1060 Vienna, Austria. Find rules at: http://www.oevsv.at/export/oevsv/download/AOEC/Aoec_160m_2008.pdfDecember
31 - IPARC Contest, CW, email logs to: dl8kcg at darc.de, paper logs and
diskettes to: Uwe Greggersen, DL8KCG, Hurststr 9, D-51645 Gummersbach,
Germany. Find rules at: http://www.ipa-rc.de/cont-e.htmDecember
31 - IPARC Contest, SSB, email logs to: dl8kcg at darc.de, paper logs and
diskettes to: Uwe Greggersen, DL8KCG, Hurststr 9, D-51645 Gummersbach,
Germany. Find rules at: http://www.ipa-rc.de/cont-e.htmDecember
31 - Kentucky QSO Party, email logs to: (none), paper logs and
diskettes to: Western Kentucky DX Association, P.O. Box 73, Alvaton, KY
42122, USA. Find rules at: http://tinyurl.com/9ueptlDecember
31 - TARA RTTY Melee, email logs to: (none), post log summary at:
http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html, paper logs and
diskettes to: (none). Find rules at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.htmlDecember
31 - TOPS Activity Contest, email logs to: yo2rr at clicknet.ro, paper
logs and diskettes to: Ioan Branga YO2RR, Str. Imparatul Traian nr.2,
RO-305500 LUGOJ, ROMANIA. Find rules at: http://www.procwclub.yo6ex.ro/tacrules.pdfJanuary
1, 2009 Feld Hell Sprint, email logs to: (none), post log summary at:
http://www.bambinomusical.com/autolog.html, paper logs and diskettes
to: (none). Find rules at: http://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/Home/contestsJanuary
1, 2009 JT Hamradio-50 Anniversary DX Contest, email logs to:
jt1kaa at gmail.com, paper logs and diskettes to: JT DX Contest, Mongolian
Amateur Radio Society, P.O. Box 830, Ulaanbaatar-24, Mongolia. Find
rules at: http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/jt50.pdfJanuary
4, 2009 ARCI Topband Sprint, email logs to: contest at qrparci.org, paper
logs and diskettes to: ARCI Top Band Sprint, c/o Jeff Hetherington,
VA3JFF, 139 Elizabeth St. W., Welland, Ontario L3C 4M3, Canada. Find
rules at: http://tinyurl.com/a4ogll January
6, 2009 ARRL 160-Meter Contest, email logs to: 160meter at arrl.org, paper
logs and diskettes to: 160 Meter Contest, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington,
CT 06111, USA. Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/160-meters.htmlACKNOWLEDGEMENTSARRL Contest Update wishes to acknowledge information from WA7BNM's Contest Calendar and SM3CER's Contest Calendar. 



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From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:26:03 -0500
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When six is open, `10 will sometimes be open too.
I am hearing stuff on 10 now.
                              Dave

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From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:16:25 -0500
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Good by to Heathkit manuals on Bama.
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 25 10:19:40 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:19:40 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ARLD053 DX news
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> Subject: ARLD053 DX news
> Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:47:37 -0500
> To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com
> CC: 
> From: memberlist at www.arrl.org
> 
> SB DX @ ARL $ARLD053
> ARLD053 DX news
> 
> ZCZC AE53
> QST de W1AW  
> DX Bulletin 53  ARLD053
> From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  December 24, 2008
> To all radio amateurs   
> 
> SB DX ARL ARLD053
> ARLD053 DX news
> 
> This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
> NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, Contest
> Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
> Thanks to all.
> 
> LESOTHO, 7P.  Danny, ZS6AW is QRV as 7P8AA until December 27.
> Activity is mainly on 20 meters using SSB.  QSL to home call.
> 
> WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2.  Dani, EA4ATI is QRV as 9M2TI from Kuala Lumpur
> and is here for about one year.  Activity is on 40, 20, 15 and 10
> meters using CW and SSB.   This includes entries in the upcoming
> main international contests.  QSL to home call.
> 
> ANDORRA, C3.  Salvatore is QRV as C31CT and has been active on 30
> meters from around 1100 to 1130z.  QSL via EA3QS.
> 
> ENGLAND, G.  Terry, GM3WUX will be QRV with special event callsign
> GB2HLB from December 26 to January 22 in commemoration of the birth
> of Louis Braille, the inventor of the embossed printing used by the
> blind.  QSL via operator's instructions.
> 
> DJIBOUTI, J2.  Jean-Claude is QRV as J28JA and has been active on 20
> meters around 1900z.  QSL via F5JFU.
> 
> OGASAWARA, JD1.  Hiroyuki, JG7PSJ and Makoto, JI5RPT will be QRV as
> JD1BMH and JD1BLY, respectively, from Chichijima Island, IOTA
> AS-031, from December 28 to January 2.  Activity will be on 160 to 6
> meters, including various satellites, using CW, SSB and various
> digital modes.  QSL to home calls.
> 
> US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2.  Nao, NY6X is QRV as KP2/homecall from St.
> Croix Island, IOTA NA-106, until December 31.  QSL to home call.
> 
> PERU, OA.  Fred, DL1NL is QRV as OA4/homecall from Lima until
> December 31.  He is active on 40 and 20 meters using CW.  QSL to
> home call.
> 
> NETHERLANDS, PA.  Special event station PA30KST is QRV until the end
> of 2008 in celebration of 30 years of the VERON club station PI4KST.
> QSL via PE9DX.
> 
> BONAIRE, CURACAO, PJ2.  Larry, WO0Z will be QRV as PJ4/homecall from
> Bonaire, IOTA SA-006, from December 26 to January 4.  Activity will
> be mainly on 30 and 17 meters using all modes and operating holiday
> style.  QSL to home call.
> 
> BANGLADESH, S2.  Operators S21RC, S21AM, S21DM and S21S will be QRV
> from St. Martin's Island, IOTA AS-127, by the end of December.
> Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and RTTY.  QSL direct
> to EB7DX.
> 
> CHAD, TT.  Sylvain, F6CIS is QRV as TT8SK and may be here from six
> months to three years.  Activity is on all bands during his spare
> time.  QSL via F5OZF.
> 
> COTE d'IVOIRE, TU.  Phil, F4EGS is QRV as TU8/homecall from Abidjan
> until the end of February 2009 while on work assignment.  Activity
> is mostly on 160 and 80 meters but he will also try the other HF
> bands using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL to home call.
> 
> AUSTRALIA, VK.  JA6REX will be QRV as VK6/homecall from Perth from
> December 28 to January 6 while on holiday.  Activity will be on 80
> to 10 meters using mostly CW.  He plans to be active from other
> locations as well.  QSL to home call.
> 
> CHAGOS ISLANDS, VQ9.  Jim, ND9M is QRV as VQ98JC until December 31.
> He is also active as VQ9JC until April 2009.  Activity is on 30 to
> 15 meters using CW and generally around 1200 to 1630z most days.
> This includes some activity on various satellites as well.  QSL to
> home call.
> 
> MEXICO, XE.  Members of the Mexican Contest and DX group are QRV as
> 4A1DXXE until January 6 in celebration of their 4th anniversary.
> Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL via
> N7RO.
> 
> CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  Gary, W2VQ and Paul, WQ2N will be QRV as ZF2VQ
> and ZF2NN, respectively, from December 28 to January 3.  Activity
> will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.  QSL to home
> calls.
> 
> THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge,
> SKCC CW Sprint, DARC Christmas Contest, RAC Winter Contest, Original
> QRP CW Contest, PODXS 070 Club QRP DX Scramble and the RAEM CW
> Contest are all on tap this upcoming weekend.  The Lighthouse
> Christmas Lights QSO Party runs until January 4, 2009.  Please see
> December QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for
> details.
> NNNN
> /EX
> 

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From phil_snider at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 25 11:52:33 2008
From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:52:33 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] story of two young hams in the 1950s
Message-ID: <COL110-W329F5DEAD0AF153E4783788AEA0@phx.gbl>


story of two young hams in the 1950s:
 
 
http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/C&Qhams.htm
Phil Snider W9LVY 



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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 25 12:05:08 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:05:08 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
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        State RACES Test      
    
    Posted by:      "Grant Black"      
      kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com      
               
        
          kc9lgz.indiana 
        
          
    
      Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)    

    
            The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400 UTC 

(9:00--10:00 EST) 



Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the 

State test and document the number of participants.



6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.



As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably

be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.



The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's



Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.



Grant Black



           
    
      
        
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 25 12:05:08 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:05:08 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
Message-ID: <BLU142-W57507124D391197284F9897EA0@phx.gbl>



       
        State RACES Test      
    
    Posted by:      "Grant Black"      
      kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com      
               
        
          kc9lgz.indiana 
        
          
    
      Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)    

    
            The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400 UTC 

(9:00--10:00 EST) 



Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the 

State test and document the number of participants.



6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.



As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably

be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.



The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's



Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.



Grant Black



           
    
      
        
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            R
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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Thu Dec 25 12:10:37 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics
Message-ID: <4953BE8D.6090300@comcast.net>

Here is a chance to get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.
                                                                 Dave


http://www.copperwood.com/carlandjerry.htm

From phil_snider at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 25 16:10:21 2008
From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider)
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:10:21 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics
In-Reply-To: <4953BE8D.6090300@comcast.net>
References: <4953BE8D.6090300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <COL110-W47F5125895DFB3FADE53588AEA0@phx.gbl>


Dave, 
   Thanks so very much for that wonderful Christmas present.  Abraham Lincloln said his best fried was anyone who brought him a book he hadn't read.  You brought me something I had been wishing for for a long time, new Carl and Jerry stories.  I looked at that web site, and the list of stories, and some were highlighted, so I could click on them and read the whole story. Thanks you very much.
    John Frye was such an interesting person. He said once:  "I can start an argument anytime on ham radio with three things:  What is the exact frequency, What is the exact time, and anything about SWR.
    I am going to see if the library will order one or more of these books.  I am going to order at least one of these myself.  Maybe some of us could trade around the various ones so we could read them all.
    It is a very interestsing concept that these are books on demand.  They are not printed until someone requests them, and then they print one copy.  Only with modern computer technology is that possible or practical. We have come a long way from the old Line-o-type machines of 1960 era that I used to watch as I waited for the papers to come out for my paper route.
Phil Snider W9LVY"the earth is one country and mandkind are its citizens" - Baha'i Faith 



 EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37 -0500> From: k9dvl at comcast.net> To: ccarc at culcom.net; wd8knw at prodigy.net; CleteJBauman at aol.com> Subject: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics> > Here is a chance to get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.> Dave> > > http://www.copperwood.com/carlandjerry.htm> _______________________________________________> ccarc mailing list> ccarc at culcom.net> http://ns1.culcom.net/mailman/listinfo/ccarc
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From jmucker at comcast.net  Fri Dec 26 13:35:34 2008
From: jmucker at comcast.net (Jon)
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:35:34 -0800
Subject: [Ccarc] ccarc Digest, Vol 59, Issue 34
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1.1230310801.16994.ccarc@culcom.net>
References: <mailman.1.1230310801.16994.ccarc@culcom.net>
Message-ID: <9bea24d82d7fd70fc07ec4866721cfa3@comcast.net>

Thanks guys. It brought back memories. I was John Frye's paperboy from  
1969 to 1972. I always enjoyed seeing what new project he was building.  
I remember him building a Heathkit Color Television.

Jon
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>       (Phil Snider)
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> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:05:08 -0500
> From: Tom Murray <kb9wsl at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
> To: remailer remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>
> Message-ID: <BLU142-W64F00199DAF174E99FE5E97EA0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
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>
>
>
>         State RACES Test
>
>     Posted by:      "Grant Black"
>       kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com
>
>
>           kc9lgz.indiana
>
>
>
>       Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)
>
>
>             The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400  
> UTC
>
> (9:00--10:00 EST)
>
>
>
> Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the
>
> State test and document the number of participants.
>
>
>
> 6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.
>
>
>
> As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably
>
> be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.
>
>
>
> The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's
>
>
>
> Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.
>
>
>
> Grant Black
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           Back to top
>
>             R
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> Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
> To: remailer remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
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>
>
>         State RACES Test
>
>     Posted by:      "Grant Black"
>       kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com
>
>
>           kc9lgz.indiana
>
>
>
>       Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)
>
>
>             The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400  
> UTC
>
> (9:00--10:00 EST)
>
>
>
> Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the
>
> State test and document the number of participants.
>
>
>
> 6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.
>
>
>
> As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably
>
> be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.
>
>
>
> The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's
>
>
>
> Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.
>
>
>
> Grant Black
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>             R
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> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37 -0500
> From: Dave Rothermel <k9dvl at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular
> 	Electronics
> To: new remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>, Nick <wd8knw at prodigy.net>,
> 	"CleteJBauman at aol.com" <CleteJBauman at aol.com>
> Message-ID: <4953BE8D.6090300 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
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> Here is a chance to get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.
>                                                                  Dave
>
>
> http://www.copperwood.com/carlandjerry.htm
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:10:21 -0500
> From: Phil Snider <phil_snider at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular
> 	Electronics
> To: <ccarc at culcom.net>
> Message-ID: <COL110-W47F5125895DFB3FADE53588AEA0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
> Dave,
>    Thanks so very much for that wonderful Christmas present.  Abraham  
> Lincloln said his best fried was anyone who brought him a book he  
> hadn't read.  You brought me something I had been wishing for for a  
> long time, new Carl and Jerry stories.  I looked at that web site, and  
> the list of stories, and some were highlighted, so I could click on  
> them and read the whole story. Thanks you very much.
>     John Frye was such an interesting person. He said once:  "I can  
> start an argument anytime on ham radio with three things:  What is the  
> exact frequency, What is the exact time, and anything about SWR.
>     I am going to see if the library will order one or more of these  
> books.  I am going to order at least one of these myself.  Maybe some  
> of us could trade around the various ones so we could read them all.
>     It is a very interestsing concept that these are books on demand.   
> They are not printed until someone requests them, and then they print  
> one copy.  Only with modern computer technology is that possible or  
> practical. We have come a long way from the old Line-o-type machines  
> of 1960 era that I used to watch as I waited for the papers to come  
> out for my paper route.
> Phil Snider W9LVY"the earth is one country and mandkind are its  
> citizens" - Baha'i Faith
>
>
>
>  EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37  
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> wd8knw at prodigy.net; CleteJBauman at aol.com> Subject: [Ccarc] John T.  
> Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics> > Here is a chance to  
> get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.> Dave> > >  
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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Fri Dec 26 15:59:06 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:59:06 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] John Fry ( W(EGV Eathers Golden Voice
In-Reply-To: <9bea24d82d7fd70fc07ec4866721cfa3@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.1.1230310801.16994.ccarc@culcom.net>
	<9bea24d82d7fd70fc07ec4866721cfa3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4955459A.5020700@comcast.net>

Good to hear from you Jon. I worked for Homer Franklin. He had a garage
  on 16 & George. In the summer time John would run his 3 wheeled wheel 
chair down and visit with us 3 or 4 times a week. Both Homer and his son 
ED had ham licenses. I got my license wile working there. John had that 
1935  Austen that looked like a little model A ford. The universal 
joints were made out a piece of leather. I cut up an old shoe and made a 
new one. I wanted that car bad. He was offered a new car for it. He said
NO. (W9 Ethers Golden Voice)
                                                              Dave
Jon wrote:
> Thanks guys. It brought back memories. I was John Frye's paperboy from 
> 1969 to 1972. I always enjoyed seeing what new project he was building. 
> I remember him building a Heathkit Color Television.
> 
> Jon
> On Dec 26, 2008, at 9:00 AM, ccarc-request at culcom.net wrote:
> 
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>>    1. State Races Test (Tom Murray)
>>    2. State Races Test (Tom Murray)
>>    3. John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics
>>       (Dave Rothermel)
>>    4. Re: John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics
>>       (Phil Snider)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:05:08 -0500
>> From: Tom Murray <kb9wsl at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
>> To: remailer remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>
>> Message-ID: <BLU142-W64F00199DAF174E99FE5E97EA0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>         State RACES Test
>>
>>     Posted by:      "Grant Black"
>>       kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>>           kc9lgz.indiana
>>
>>
>>
>>       Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)
>>
>>
>>             The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400 
>> UTC
>>
>> (9:00--10:00 EST)
>>
>>
>>
>> Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the
>>
>> State test and document the number of participants.
>>
>>
>>
>> 6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.
>>
>>
>>
>> As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably
>>
>> be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.
>>
>>
>>
>> The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's
>>
>>
>>
>> Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.
>>
>>
>>
>> Grant Black
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>           Back to top
>>
>>             R
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>> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:05:08 -0500
>> From: Tom Murray <kb9wsl at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: [Ccarc] State Races Test
>> To: remailer remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>
>> Message-ID: <BLU142-W57507124D391197284F9897EA0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
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>>
>>
>>
>>         State RACES Test
>>
>>     Posted by:      "Grant Black"
>>       kc9lgz.indiana at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>>           kc9lgz.indiana
>>
>>
>>
>>       Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:40 pm        (PST)
>>
>>
>>             The test will be conducted on January 17,2009(Sat) at 1400 
>> UTC
>>
>> (9:00--10:00 EST)
>>
>>
>>
>> Each County RACES Team needs to conduct a County-Wide test prior to the
>>
>> State test and document the number of participants.
>>
>>
>>
>> 6 or 60 meters will not be used for this test.
>>
>>
>>
>> As always the RACES member at the Johnson County EOC will probably
>>
>> be monitoring the 146.52 or the W9WIN system.
>>
>>
>>
>> The State IDHS RACES Team will be monitoring check-in's
>>
>>
>>
>> Stay tuned to the 146.835 early that day for more details.
>>
>>
>>
>> Grant Black
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>           Back to top
>>
>>             R
>> _________________________________________________________________
>> It?s the same Hotmail?. If by ?same? you mean up to 70% faster.
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37 -0500
>> From: Dave Rothermel <k9dvl at comcast.net>
>> Subject: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular
>>     Electronics
>> To: new remailer <ccarc at culcom.net>, Nick <wd8knw at prodigy.net>,
>>     "CleteJBauman at aol.com" <CleteJBauman at aol.com>
>> Message-ID: <4953BE8D.6090300 at comcast.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Here is a chance to get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.
>>                                                                  Dave
>>
>>
>> http://www.copperwood.com/carlandjerry.htm
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:10:21 -0500
>> From: Phil Snider <phil_snider at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Ccarc] John T. Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular
>>     Electronics
>> To: <ccarc at culcom.net>
>> Message-ID: <COL110-W47F5125895DFB3FADE53588AEA0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>> Dave,
>>    Thanks so very much for that wonderful Christmas present.  Abraham 
>> Lincloln said his best fried was anyone who brought him a book he 
>> hadn't read.  You brought me something I had been wishing for for a 
>> long time, new Carl and Jerry stories.  I looked at that web site, and 
>> the list of stories, and some were highlighted, so I could click on 
>> them and read the whole story. Thanks you very much.
>>     John Frye was such an interesting person. He said once:  "I can 
>> start an argument anytime on ham radio with three things:  What is the 
>> exact frequency, What is the exact time, and anything about SWR.
>>     I am going to see if the library will order one or more of these 
>> books.  I am going to order at least one of these myself.  Maybe some 
>> of us could trade around the various ones so we could read them all.
>>     It is a very interestsing concept that these are books on demand.  
>> They are not printed until someone requests them, and then they print 
>> one copy.  Only with modern computer technology is that possible or 
>> practical. We have come a long way from the old Line-o-type machines 
>> of 1960 era that I used to watch as I waited for the papers to come 
>> out for my paper route.
>> Phil Snider W9LVY"the earth is one country and mandkind are its 
>> citizens" - Baha'i Faith
>>
>>
>>
>>  EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:10:37 
>> -0500> From: k9dvl at comcast.net> To: ccarc at culcom.net; 
>> wd8knw at prodigy.net; CleteJBauman at aol.com> Subject: [Ccarc] John T. 
>> Frye's Carl and Jerry, from Popular Electronics> > Here is a chance to 
>> get a piece of Logansport ham radio history.> Dave> > > 
>> http://www.copperwood.com/carlandjerry.htm> 
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From k9dvl at comcast.net  Fri Dec 26 21:47:20 2008
From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel)
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:47:20 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Six is open now.
Message-ID: <49559738.9050402@comcast.net>

Just worked Texas on 50.4 AM.

From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 26 23:36:09 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:36:09 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Indiana Government reform
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For immediate release: Dec 19, 2008
Posted by: [GOV]
Contact: Jane Jankowski
Phone: 317/232-1622
Email: jjankowski at gov.in.gov


Daniels announces 2009 initiatives for reforming local government


  INDIANAPOLIS (December 19,
2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels today outlined his proposals for local
government reform to be considered by the Indiana General Assembly in
2009. Members of the Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform,
including Indiana Supreme Court Justice Randall Shepard, co-chair, of
the commission, joined the governor for the announcement. 
"This is a set of changes that are long overdue
in Indiana. We are an outlier among the states. We have more of almost
everything - taxing units, subdivisions and politicians - than
elsewhere. More than we need, more than taxpayers can get good service
for, and certainly more than we should be paying for," said Daniels.
The governor recommended that a majority of the 27
recommendations from the Commission report move forward. Among the most
significant, Daniels said there should be one county executive, a
stronger legislative body for county government, elimination of
townships, and reorganization of school district central office
operations. 
The governor's recommendations below are organized
according to the order of the proposals in the 2007 report issued by
the Commission, co-chaired by Shepard and former Governor Joe Kernan,
who was unable to attend the announcement because of inclement weather
in northern Indiana. The Commission's recommendation is italicized,
followed by the governor's recommendation, then a brief rationale. If
the recommendation includes a change to the Commission's original
recommendation, the change is also described. Several recommendations
have already been implemented and are so noted.
Audio of the governor's news conference may be found at this link: www.in.gov/gov/files/Audio/121908_media_availability.mp3 
1.      Establish a single-person elected county executive.  - Recommended
Rationale:
We do not elect three presidents or three mayors, and no business would
hire three CEOs to direct its activities, yet Indiana's three-member
county commissions are hamstrung by just such a structure. A single
elected county executive would provide county government with a single
point of leadership, contact and accountability. Even the Indiana
Association of County Commissioners concedes the 'buck' never really
stops in county government. It's time for that to change.
 
2.      Establish
a single, unified legislative body for county government.  Expand
legislative membership to ensure sufficient representation for included
rural, suburban and urban populations. - Recommended
Rationale:
Indiana is the only state that divides fiscal and other legislative
decision making between its county commissions and councils.  The
council approves the county budget but the commission approves all
other legislation.  This is a recipe for confusion and passing the
buck.   The county council should serve as the county legislature,
providing appropriate checks and balances on the single elected county
executive and broad representation.  
 
3.      Transfer
the responsibility for administering the duties of the county auditor,
treasurer, recorder, assessor, surveyor, sheriff and coroner to the
county executive.  Transfer the varied duties of the clerk of the
courts to the county election board and the county executive. 
Establish objective minimum professional qualifications and standards
for certain county administrative functions.  - Recommended with changes
Changes:
The sheriff, clerk and auditor would remain elected.  The county
assessor, county treasurer, county recorder, county surveyor and county
coroner would be appointed by the county executive.  The elected county
auditor would retain the duties associated with handling and
distributing funds to units of government in the county.  
Rationale:
The sheriff, clerk and auditor should remain elected offices. As the
chief county law enforcement official, the sheriff should remain
accountable to voters.  Similarly, because the clerk plays a crucial
role in elections, that position should also answer directly to voters.
The auditor should remain elected because this officer handles state
and federal money on behalf of all the local government units in the
county. All of the auditor's property tax billing duties, however,
should be transferred to the county executive.  
 
The duties of the
other county officers are mainly administrative and could best be
performed by appointed professionals, creating better accountability.
For example, under the current structure, three separately elected
officials (assessor, auditor, treasurer) each have significant roles to
play in the property tax billing process-but none of them can require
the other to carry out their responsibilities. This dispersion of
responsibility frequently contributes to delayed property tax billing
which results in cities, counties and schools paying millions in
borrowing costs.    
 
Only 16 states
make provision for electing county officers in their constitution, and
none of those elect more than Indiana. It makes little sense to put so
many of these offices in Indiana's Constitution today, and even less
when they are mostly administrative in nature. 
 
4.      Retain
a local government role for property tax assessment under a county
assessor who is required to meet professional qualifications and
appointed by the county executive. - Partially Completed and Recommended
Rationale:
2008's House Enrolled Act 1001, the governor's property tax plan,
transferred the duties of most township assessors to the county level.
In the November general election, voters in 30 of the remaining 43
townships voted to eliminate their township assessors. Although the
state has already made significant progress on this recommendation,
allowing the county executive to appoint the county assessor would
complete the goal of fully enacting this recommendation.       
 
5.      Create a countywide body to oversee the provision of all public safety services.  
? - Recommended
Rationale:
There are currently more than 1,150 local government police and fire
departments providing public safety services across the state. This
results in a costly, complex and duplicative system that has the
potential to affect citizen access to critical services when minutes
matter. While the state has provided ways for local governments to
collaborate on fire protection, less than 80 of these arrangements have
been made in the past 27 years. It is time to require a countywide
planning process to ensure that every citizen has access to the best
public safety services available and that resources are used in the
best way to provide those services.
6.      Consolidate
emergency public safety dispatch by county or multi-county region. 
Require that new, local emergency communications systems be compatible
with the Project Hoosier SAFE-T statewide 800 MHz communications
system. - Done
How accomplished:
HEA 1204 requires each county to have no more than two public safety
answering points (PSAPs) by January 1, 2015. This will provide
consolidated, effective and efficient public safety dispatch in each
county. 
 
7.      Transfer
the responsibility for all funding of the state's trial court system to
the state including public defenders and probation. - Recommended with changes
Rationale: 
Once the state's fiscal circumstances improve, it would make sense for
the state to assume the costs of the trial court system over a period
of years, including probation officers and public defenders.  Indiana's
courts could operate more efficiently and fairly, ensuring that all
citizens have the same access to justice.  A transition period would be
necessary to allow time for currently serving judges to complete their
terms in office.
 
8.      Move the funding of child welfare from counties to the state. - Done
How accomplished:
HEA 1001 provides that in 2009 the state will begin paying the full
costs of child welfare, expenses formerly paid for almost exclusively
by property taxes.
 
9.      Transfer
the responsibility for administering the duties of township government
for assessment, poor relief, fire protection, emergency medical
services, cemeteries and any other remaining responsibilities to the
county executive.  Establish a countywide poor relief levy. - Recommended
Rationale:  Township government is an outdated legacy of the 19th
century.  Today, 31 states operate without township government and only
eight have more than Indiana's 1,008. Many townships are just too
small, in terms of area, assessed value and population, to provide
cost-effective public services. Many townships spend more on
administrative expenses than they do on critical services such as poor
relief. For example, the aggregate administrative cost in one county
was $1.33 for every dollar of direct assistance. The legislation should
create a county poor relief transition planning body with broad
bipartisan representation, including elected township and county
officials, human services providers, and others to ensure a smooth
transition to a countywide system. 
 
Local fire
departments, volunteer and full-time, would continue and would report
to the county executive rather than township trustees.  Resource
decisions would be made at the county level based on recommendations
from the public safety boards that would be created by recommendation
#5.
 
Transferring
township duties to the county would allow for more efficient planning,
provide a broader tax base for funding, and reduce the overall
complexity of Indiana's current system of local government.  
 
10.  Transfer the responsibilities of the township small claims courts in Marion County to superior courts. - Recommended
Rationale:
The only remaining township small claims courts are located in Marion
County. These courts, judges and constables, should be integrated into
the Marion Superior Court, with provision for court locations dispersed
through the county.
11.  Reorganize
school districts to achieve a minimum student population of 2,000. 
Establish state standards and a county-based planning process similar
to that established in 1959 legislation. - Recommended with changes
Changes:
School districts with less than 1,000 students should combine their
district central office operations with another school district unless
they are already a countywide district. After central office
reorganization, no high schools may be closed for the next five years.
Rationale:
This proposal is solely aimed at reducing the number of school
corporations in Indiana, not the number of schools in our state. 
Education experts agree that school districts of less than 1,000
students are not able to provide the educational opportunities
necessary for student success in the 21st Century.  In
Indiana, small corporations offer far fewer advanced placement courses,
foreign languages and advanced math/science courses than corporations
with more than 1,000 students. 
 
12.  Require
that school corporation bonds be approved by the fiscal body of the
municipal or county government containing the greatest proportion of
assessed value in the school district. - Not recommended
Rationale:
HEA 1001 required a public referendum before schools could move forward
with major capital projects. This provides the necessary oversight for
school projects.
 
13.  Prompt joint purchasing by schools. - Recommended 
Rationale:
Indiana schools participate in shared purchasing and services
arrangements but there is more to be done to capitalize on economies of
scale. Additional savings opportunities exist.
14.  Conduct all non-partisan school elections during November in even years. - Recommended
Rationale:
School districts currently have the option to hold non-partisan
elections during primary or general elections. Since primary election
turnouts are generally low, holding school elections in November in
even years would enhance voter participation.
15.  Allow the city council to appoint the city clerk in second-class cities. - Recommended with changes
Changes: Also allow the mayor to appoint the clerk-treasurer in third-class cities.
Rationale:
As previously recommended, administrative positions should be
appointed.  The clerk is the secretary to the city council. The
clerk-treasurer in third-class cities provides a similar function as
the appointed controller in second-class cities. Clerk-treasurers in
towns would remain an elected position. 
 
16.  Move all municipal elections to an even-year cycle. -Recommended
Rationale:
Unlike other Indiana elections which are held in even years, municipal
elections are held in odd years, so there is extra cost.  Moving
municipal elections to even years would save costs and enhance voter
participation.
17.  Transfer the responsibilities of municipal health departments to the county health department. - Recommended 
Rationale:
Municipal health departments only exist in Lake County. Hammond
recently dissolved its municipal health department and is now covered
by the county. East Chicago and Gary are the only remaining communities
where taxpayers pay for two departments and receive the service of one.

18.  Reorganize library systems by county and provide permanent library service for all citizens. - Recommended
Rationale:
A single, countywide library district would enhance access to libraries
and save taxpayer dollars. Indiana has 238 library districts serving
communities with populations of 250 to 833,000. Some 400,000 Hoosiers
in 38 counties do not have access to library services in their
communities. These disparities have been recognized by the Indiana
Public Library Coalition, which has recommended legislation to mandate
a countywide planning process to provide universal service and meet
statewide standards. Fifty-seven percent of all library districts serve
populations of less than 10,000. One library district spends more than
$73 in administrative costs for each book circulated. A single
countywide library district overseen by a county library board would
achieve better balance between cost and service. 
19.  Require
that the budgets and bonds of library and all other special districts
be approved by the fiscal body of the municipal or county government
containing the greatest proportion of assessed value in the unit
seeking approval. - Done
How accomplished:
HEA 1001 required that budgets and capital projects of local
governments with appointed boards be approved by the fiscal body of the
county or city government, depending on where the majority of the
unit's assessed value is located.
20.  Strengthen the current joint purchasing infrastructure for libraries. - Can be accomplished through administrative action.  No legislation needed.
Rationale:
The governor's OneIndiana joint purchasing plan provides purchasing
options for libraries by allowing them to purchase from the state's
Quantity Purchasing Agreements (QPAs). This recommendation could also
be achieved through the use of inter-local agreements.
21.  Expand voluntary coordination and consolidation of units and services.  Strengthen the power of voters to compel consolidation.  - Recommended
Rationale:
In 2006, the governor signed the Government Modernization Act (HEA
1362), which gave local governments the power to voluntarily
consolidate. The existing statute is complicated and underutilized.
Since then, only one successful consolidation (Zionsville plus two
townships) has occurred. To enhance voluntary consolidation, voters
should have more involvement in the process and affected local
governments less influence. 
22.  Allow local governments to establish service districts with differentiated levels of service and corresponding tax rates. - Recommended
Rationale:
Service districts have been used successfully in a number of
consolidation efforts around the country to address the concerns of
non-municipal residents about paying for levels of service that are
unavailable or inappropriate.  For example, a consolidated unit may
establish a service district smaller than its entire boundaries to help
specific residents with sewer services. Residents and businesses within
the service district would pay for sewer services and those outside it
would not. This would enhance the flexibility of local governments to
respond to differing levels of local need and could be particularly
useful in the case of public safety coordination and planning.

23.  Facilitate
local improvement efforts using best management and business
practices.  Strengthen state mechanisms that support these activities,
particularly for collective purchasing.  - Done through administrative action.  No legislation needed.
Rationale:
The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) currently allows local
governments to purchase from over 180 state contracts; 50 are posted
online for easy access. Each month, IDOA adds several new contracts to
the online list.
24.  Prohibit employees of a local government unit from serving as elected officials within the same local government unit.  - Recommended 
Rationale:
Indiana allows employees of a unit of local government to serve as
elected policymakers for that unit (i.e. a deputy or a county officer
could serve on the county council). This is a clear conflict of
interest, and should be prohibited.   
25.  Assign
the Indiana Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (IACIR)
to monitor the progress toward these recommendations and conduct
additional research as needed.  Produce an annual report on progress
through 2011. - Recommended
Rationale:
The IACIR provides an important forum for elected state and local
officials and other groups to discuss state-local relations. This body
is ideal to monitor the progress made on these recommendations and
provide a forum for discussing crucial transition issues.
26.  Establish
a statewide benchmarking system to provide the public and policy-makers
with current information about local government productivity and
progress. - Done through administrative action.  No legislation needed.
 
27.  Designate a state office to provide technical assistance to local government. - Recommended
Rationale:
Because the state prescribes most of the ground rules for local
government, the state should do more to help local governments
understand and apply those rules. In particular, the transition to the
new local government system would present significant challenges, and
state assistance would be important to avoid disruption in the
provision of important public services.  This state office would be
created within the existing function of the Office of Management and
Budget and would serve both goals.

Indiana Local Government Facts

Indiana currently has about 2,730 local units of government with the authority to levy property taxes.  Only nine states in the country have more. To govern all of these units, Indiana elects almost 11,000 local officials.Only 18 states have more school districts.  Indiana school
districts range in size from more than 30,000 to less than 50 students;
with 54 districts have less than 1,000 pupils.  Only 13 states have more library districts than Indiana's 238. (Benton
County, with a population of 9,000, has six library districts.)  At the
same time, more than 400,000 Hoosiers in 38 communities do not have
access to community library services.Only 19 states have any kind of township government, and only eight have more than Indiana's 1,008 townships.Only 16 states require elected county officers in their constitution. Indiana puts nine in its constitution, more than any other state.Indiana is the only state that divides county legislative authority
between two separately elected bodies-the county commission and the
county council.There are more than 1,150 local government police and fire departments providing public safety services across the state.  
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From rervin55 at msn.com  Sun Dec 28 21:18:09 2008
From: rervin55 at msn.com (Rae Ervin)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:18:09 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Fw: Mechanics
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Barbara Ervin<mailto:baervin at bellsouth.net> 
To: Family&Friends<mailto:baervin at bellsouth.net> 
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:59 AM
Subject: Mechanics


? 




Subject: Mechanics

  Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high
school diploma to fix one; a reassurance to those of us who fly
routinely in our jobs. After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form,
called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the
aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on
the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next
flight.
>
> Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are
> some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS ' pilots (marked
> with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance
> engineers.
> By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had
> an accident.
>
> P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
> S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
> *
> P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
> S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
> *
> P: Something loose in cockpit
> S: Something tightened in cockpit
> *
> P: Dead bugs on windshield.
> S: Live bugs on back-order.
> *
> P: auto pilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute
> descent.
> S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
> *
> P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
> S: Evidence removed.
> *
> P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
> S: DME volume set to more believable level.
> *
> P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
> S: That's what friction locks are for.
> *
> P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
> S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
> *
> P: Suspected crack in windshield.
> S: Suspect you're right.
> *
> P: Number 3 engine missing.
> S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
> *
> P: Aircraft handles funny.
> S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
> *
> P: Target radar hums.
> S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
> *
> P: Mouse in cockpit.
> S: Cat installed.
> *
> And the best one for last...
> *
> P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a
> midget pounding on something with a hammer.
> S: Took hammer away from midget!
>
>









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From cdhendrickson at comcast.net  Mon Dec 29 06:05:14 2008
From: cdhendrickson at comcast.net (Chuck Hendrickson)
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:05:14 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Fw: [ARES-Tippecanoe] ARRL Emergency Communications Level I
	(EC-001) Training Classes & Exam
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: WR9A 
To: ARES-Tippecanoe 
Cc: TARA Email List 
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:47 PM
Subject: [ARES-Tippecanoe] ARRL Emergency Communications Level I (EC-001) Training Classes & Exam


Tippecanoe County ARES (Lafayette, IN) will be conducting local training
classes for the ARRL's Emergency Communications Level I (EC-001) course in
January. The classes will be held in three, 3-hour sessions, beginning on
January 17. The three classes will be conducted 3 weeks in a row, on Saturday
mornings, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST, with the EC-001 exam scheduled at
the end of the final session at 11:00 a.m. on January 31. All amateurs are
invited and welcome. Being a member of ARES is not a requirement.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.

Those interested in taking the course should plan to attend all 3 sessions:

Saturday, January 17 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Saturday, January 24 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Saturday, January 31 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., EC-001 Exam 11:00 a.m. -
Noon

The EC-001 course, Introduction to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications, is
a basic course to raise awareness and provide additional knowledge and tools
for any emergency communications volunteer. This course has 23 lesson units
and is a prerequisite to Level II, EC-002 and Level III, EC-003, Amateur Radio
Emergency Communications courses.

There is no cost to attend the training sessions, although if you wish to take
the exam for EC-001, the cost will be the standard ARRL exam fee of $15.00. By
taking and successfully passing the exam, you will receive a certificate from
the ARRL, and be registered as having successfully completed their EC-001
course. (The online EC-001 course cost is $45 for ARRL members, $75 for
non-members, so this is a considerable cost savings.)

LOCATION:

The training sessions will be held in room C of the Subaru of Indiana
Automotive (SIA) Training & Reception Center. It's the newer looking building
out in front of the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant on SR 38 E, just west
of I-65. Here's a link to the location on Google maps:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5054+SR+38+E,+Lafayette&sll=
40.374536,-86.798129&sspn=0.009677,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=40.373228,-86.798515&sp
n=0.154842,0.307961&z=12>
&hl=en&geocode=&q=5054+SR+38+E,+Lafayette&sll=40.374536,-86.798129&sspn=0.0096
77,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=40.373228,-86.798515&spn=0.154842,0.307961&z=12

You must enter through the main gate and stop at the guard shack. Security
should have your name on a list to allow you entrance to the Training and
Reception Center. Once you are given a pass and allowed to proceed, turn right
at the first opportunity. Keep going straight through that parking lot and
around to the front of the Training & Reception Center. There is a parking lot
right out in front of it and you should find a spot there, allowing easy
access to the front doors of the Reception Center. If for some reason security
cannot find your name on the list, you will need to be able to identify
yourself as a visitor for the ham radio ARES Meeting in the Training and
Reception Center, for Dan Taylor. 

IMPORTANT:

All participants MUST be pre-registered at LEAST 48 hours in advance of the
first class, preferably much sooner. Please contact WR9A (wr9a at verizon.net) or
N9GKE (n9gke at verizon.net) for further information and to register for this
EC-001 class. 

Class will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a notepad and writing
instruments, as you will need to make notes during these classes. There are
vending machines at the facility, and several restaurants with 3 miles for
those of you who may be attending from out of the area. Talk-in information
can be requested on the 147.135 MHz repeater, with an 88.5 Hz tone.

This is an exciting opportunity for all local hams, and we encourage anyone
that is interested to sign up for these sessions. Class size will be limited
to about 35 people, and is expected to fill up fast. Reserve your spot as soon
as possible! 73

______________________________________
Stephen M. Parker, WR9A
wr9a at verizon.net

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 29 22:17:21 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:17:21 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [illinoisdigitalham] QSO Mapping Gadget
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Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:40:00 +0000
Subject: [illinoisdigitalham] QSO Mapping Gadget



















    
            Hi Everybody!



We've been having a big time with this on some QRP groups I'm involved

with so I thought I'd pass it along here. I made a little gadget to

make it easier to map out the calls and get the distance and watts per

mile figure.



http://copaseticflow.blogspot.com/2008/12/new-qsl-mapper.html



Just type in the two call signs and you'll get the QSL addresses and

the distance, (in miles or kilometers), between them.



Happy Holidays Everybody!

73 de KD0FNR Hamilton




      

    
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 30 13:19:03 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:19:03 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ARRL appointments available
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To: Inares at yahoogroups.com
From: w3ml at arrl.net
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:39:46 +0000
Subject: [Inares] ARRL appointments available



















    
            Hello,



We still need Emergency Coordinators (EC) and District Emergency

Coordinators (DEC)in the below listed counties. 



Please let Tony w9al at arrl.net or myself, John w3ml at w3ml@arrl.org know

if you would like to be considered for an ARRL appointment. You must

be an ARRL member to hold an appointment.



Thanks and 73

John

W3ML

New ARRL Indiana Section Manager



DEC District 02

DEC District 04 

DEC District 06 

DEC District 10 



COUNTY       District Number

EC Adams County 03

EC Benton County 04 

EC Brown County 08 

EC Carroll County 04  

EC Clinton County 04 

EC Crawford County 10 

EC Daviess County 10 

EC De Kalb County 03 

EC Decatur County 09 

EC Dubois County 10 

EC Elkhart County 02 

EC Floyd County 09 

EC Fountain County 04 

EC Franklin County 09 

EC Fulton County 02 

EC Harrison County 09 

EC Howard County 06 

EC Jasper County 01 

EC Jay County 06     

EC Jefferson County 09 

EC Jennings County 09 

EC Knox County 10 

EC LaGrange County 03      

EC Martin County 10 

EC Miami County 03 

EC Montgomery County 04  

EC Newton County 01

EC Noble County 03 

EC Ohio County 09 

EC Parke County 07 

EC Perry County 10 

EC Pike County 10 

EC Porter County 01 

EC Posey County 10 

EC Pulaski County 02 

EC Putnam County 07 

EC Rush County 06 

EC Saint Joseph County 02 

EC Sullivan County 07 

EC Switzerland County 09  

EC Tipton County 06 

EC Vermillion County 07 

EC Warren County 04  

EC Warrick County 10 

EC Wells County 03  




      

    
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 30 15:39:41 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:39:41 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Delphi and Carroll County combining dispatch
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Dispatch changes for
 Delphi policeCity combining dispatch with Carroll
 County E911Last Edited: Tuesday, 30 Dec 2008, 2:00 PM EST
Created On: Tuesday, 30 Dec 2008, 1:27 PM EST
Kristin Crowley 

DELPHI, Ind. (WLFI) - Delphi Police moved
its communication center to the sheriff's department. The change is
expected to save money, but cost jobs. The Delphi Police
Department Dispatch is combining with the Carroll County E-9-1-1
Dispatch on January first. Delphi Police Chief Justin Darling said
there are three reasons for the change. "One is the cost savings
to the City of Delphi of around 60 thousand dollars. The second part of
that is quicker response time," Darling said. "The third part is
officer safety issue, we'll all be using the same radio channel all
officers will be monitoring the same radio traffic." The Delphi
Administrative phone number is remaining the same, but it will be
answered at the Carroll County E-9-1-1 Dispatch Center. Carroll County
9-1-1 Coordinator Jay Dee Cree said the change is needed. "I
think it's a good thing," Cree said. "For us it's going to really speed
things up. Because all we're going to have to do is get the
information, enter the information and assign an officer to it. " While
there are some benefits for area residents combining the Carroll County
E-9-1-1 dispatch with the Delphi Police Department, there are some
drawbacks for Delphi Police Department employees. "Two full-
time dispatchers have lost their jobs," Darling said. "The loss of jobs
especially in this economy is obviously a negative aspect of this." But Darling said the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, and the change is for the best. 
  
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 30 15:42:25 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:42:25 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] First Notice - Indiana QSO Party May 2 2009
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> First Notice - Indiana QSO Party May 2 2009
> 
> Every May, hams in Indiana are the target of contesters, county hunters, and 
> otehr hams who just want to have fun....The Indiana QSO Party is a 12 hour 
> event in which hams all over the world try to work as many Indiana hams in 
> as many Indiana counties as possible... it's the Indiana QSO Party, to be 
> held May 2 2009.
> 
> Some ops take it seriously and go all out with big signals and a full 12 
> hour effort, hoping to win a plaque for best in-state or out-of-state score. 
> Others poke around for an hour or two, enough to hand out a few dozen QSOs 
> and make sure that their county or state is well represented. Most just want 
> to see how well they can do in the time they have.  There are others (the 
> mobiles and portables) who spend weeks scouting out operating positions in 
> those "rare" counties where they can create the loudest signals with their 
> limited antennas.
> 
> Some clubs use INQP as a shake down for Field Day, setting up operations on 
> a county line to be able to hand out two multipliers (and double QSO points) 
> with each contact. Some seriously contend for the plaque awarded to the 
> Indiana club with the highest aggregate score, others just want to beat 
> their last year's score.
> 
> INQP is sponsored by the Hoosier DX & Contest Club, and rules, scores, and 
> activity information are posted at www.hdxcc.org/inqp.  Take a look at the 
> web pages, and plan to be on the air May 2 from your county. If you don't 
> have an HF station, now's the time to line up a "guest op" position, upgrade 
> your station or license, set up a mobile rig, or energize your club to put 
> together a multi-op effort.
> 
> Hope to hear a LOT of Indiana signals on May 2.
> 
> Mel KJ9C
> (INQP mobile/portable coordinator) 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> InHam mailing list
> InHam at mailman.qth.net
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 31 09:45:20 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:45:20 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] FCC quietly letting some staions increase HD power levels
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Is the FCC quietly letting some stations hike their HD Radio wattage?

That?s
what T-R-I hears ? that absent new policy and given the heavy load of
filings, the Commission staff is granting some individual requests to
greatly increase power levels. You should understand that HD Radio?s
currently authorized to transmit with just 1% of the analog power. Lots
of HD Radio proponents say it?s time to remove the choke-collar and
permit a 10-fold increase ? to finally give the technology a fair test
with the engineering and with consumers. Folks on the other side argue
that would create a hash of signals in some areas. While some folks in
the middle advocate selective increases ? and that?s apparently what
the FCC is now doing, ad hoc. But quietly.
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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 31 10:21:54 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:21:54 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] Silent FM-AM Radio stations from FCC Website
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    Service

    

    Call Sign
    

    

    

    City
    

    State
    

    

    Silent Since
    Facility ID:

    



    

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    CRAIG, ETC.



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    8/12/2008
    

    790



    

    FM
    

    KKNI

    SEWARD



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    3/12/2008
    

    72677



    

    FX
    

    W282BD

    ANNISTON



    AL
    

    

    4/23/2008
    

    139971



    

    FX
    

    W266AU

    FLORENCE



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    5/8/2008
    

    140331



    

    FM
    

    WSJL

    NORTHPORT



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    8/29/2008
    

    88660



    

    FM
    

    WTID

    THOMASTON



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    3/25/2008
    

    85767



    

    FM
    

    WDLG

    THOMASVILLE



    AL
    

    

    8/11/2008
    

    86328



    

    FX
    

    K204DI

    HOT SPRINGS



    AR
    

    

    8/2/2008
    

    92408



    

    FX
    

    K255AM

    MONTICELLO



    AR
    

    

    3/1/2007
    

    84627



    

    FX
    

    K205EE

    BARSTOW



    CA
    

    

    8/16/2006
    

    88897



    

    FX
    

    K209CW

    BUTTONWILLOW



    CA
    

    

    8/13/2006
    

    89663



    

    FX
    

    K273AT

    CLEAR LAKE



    CA
    

    

    8/28/2008
    

    155866



    

    FX
    

    K224CZ

    COYOTE



    CA
    

    

    4/2/2008
    

    147433



    

    FX
    

    K238AH

    KING CITY



    CA
    

    

    1/23/2008
    

    151413



    

    FX
    

    K220GU

    LOST HILLS



    CA
    

    

    8/13/2006
    

    89659



    

    FM
    

    KXTT

    MARICOPA



    CA
    

    

    3/29/2008
    

    164119



    

    FX
    

    K234AW

    MONTEREY



    CA
    

    

    2/19/2008
    

    151809



    

    FM
    

    KPDO

    PESCADERO



    CA
    

    

    2/17/2008
    

    89081



    

    FX
    

    K208EI

    PORTERVILLE



    CA
    

    

    8/17/2006
    

    94120



    

    FM
    

    KHGQ

    QUINCY



    CA
    

    

    5/4/2008
    

    31618



    

    FX
    

    K268AJ

    REDDING



    CA
    

    

    7/8/2008
    

    83453



    

    FX
    

    K220BV

    SAN JOSE, ETC.



    CA
    

    

    1/23/2008
    

    53697



    

    FX
    

    K246BF

    SAN LUIS OBISPO



    CA
    

    

    10/10/2007
    

    146730



    

    FX
    

    K276BR

    SANTA CRUZ



    CA
    

    

    1/23/2008
    

    10939



    

    FM
    

    KGDP-FM

    SANTA MARIA



    CA
    

    

    8/31/2008
    

    79035



    

    FM
    

    KJAR

    SUSANVILLE



    CA
    

    

    12/5/2006
    

    124889



    

    FM
    

    KEAL

    TAFT



    CA
    

    

    3/29/2008
    

    164120



    

    FX
    

    K208DE

    TIPTON



    CA
    

    

    8/13/2006
    

    88888



    

    FX
    

    K201FB

    TULARE



    CA
    

    

    11/12/2006
    

    90198



    

    FM
    

    KAYF

    BAYFIELD



    CO
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164121



    

    FL
    

    KAMV-LP

    BRIGHTON



    CO
    

    

    11/6/2007
    

    131484



    

    FM
    

    KPAU

    CENTER



    CO
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164122



    

    FM
    

    KDVC

    DOVE CREEK



    CO
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164124



    

    FX
    

    K298AK

    HURLEY



    CO
    

    

    8/10/2008
    

    139951



    

    FM
    

    KRGQ

    MERINO



    CO
    

    

    6/27/2008
    

    164299



    

    FX
    

    K217CR

    SOUTH FORK



    CO
    

    

    7/31/2008
    

    85040



    

    FX
    

    K201HP

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS



    CO
    

    

    8/10/2008
    

    69404



    

    FX
    

    K234AV

    TELLURIDE



    CO
    

    

    8/12/2008
    

    151687



    

    FX
    

    K207BN

    TRINIDAD



    CO
    

    

    5/15/2008
    

    18562



    

    FM
    

    KTAW

    WALSENBURG



    CO
    

    

    3/30/2008
    

    89073



    

    FX
    

    W220CE

    SOUTHINGTON



    CT
    

    

    5/30/2008
    

    90254



    

    FX
    

    W286AS

    SEAFORD



    DE
    

    

    7/1/2008
    

    150268



    

    FL
    

    WBVL-LP

    BUENA VENTURA LAKES



    FL
    

    

    1/1/2008
    

    133444



    

    FX
    

    W292CQ

    DE BARY



    FL
    

    

    2/6/2008
    

    152901



    

    FX
    

    W246BO

    DELTONA



    FL
    

    

    5/7/2008
    

    146621



    

    FM
    

    WBGY

    EVERGLADES CITY



    FL
    

    

    9/16/2007
    

    47386



    

    FX
    

    W228BV

    FORT LAUDERDALE



    FL
    

    

    3/12/2008
    

    138576



    

    FX
    

    W298AL

    WABASSO



    FL
    

    

    8/1/2007
    

    156914



    

    FX
    

    W290BJ

    WEST TAMPA



    FL
    

    

    3/7/2008
    

    146619



    

    FX
    

    W266AC

    BLAIRSVILLE



    GA
    

    

    3/31/2008
    

    30441



    

    FM
    

    WAZX-FM

    CLEVELAND



    GA
    

    

    9/15/2008
    

    71198



    

    FX
    

    W275BK

    DECATUR



    GA
    

    

    8/29/2008
    

    143866



    

    FX
    

    W228CA

    ELBERTON



    GA
    

    

    6/21/2008
    

    138393



    

    FM
    

    WVVS-FM

    VALDOSTA



    GA
    

    

    6/13/2008
    

    69649



    

    FM
    

    KUHI

    HAIKU



    HI
    

    

    2/29/2008
    

    164100



    

    FX
    

    K246AY

    HONOLULU



    HI
    

    

    7/16/2008
    

    146666



    

    FM
    

    KPHL

    PAHALA



    HI
    

    

    3/6/2007
    

    91242



    

    FM
    

    KLZY

    PAIA



    HI
    

    

    3/5/2008
    

    164113



    

    FL
    

    KGCW-LP

    JOHNSTON



    IA
    

    

    7/3/2007
    

    133355



    

    FM
    

    KZWF

    PATTERSON



    IA
    

    

    10/14/2008
    

    164102



    

    FM
    

    KZWU

    PLEASANTVILLE



    IA
    

    

    10/14/2008
    

    164103



    

    FM
    

    KYME

    ROCKFORD



    IA
    

    

    3/8/2008
    

    164235



    

    FM
    

    KJLN

    SAC CITY



    IA
    

    

    3/6/2008
    

    164236



    

    FM
    

    KRID

    ASHTON



    ID
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164126



    

    FX
    

    K210ED

    GRANGEVILLE



    ID
    

    

    11/21/2007
    

    140898



    

    FM
    

    KWYS-FM

    ISLAND PARK



    ID
    

    

    1/15/2008
    

    83882



    

    FX
    

    K296EA

    POCATELLO



    ID
    

    

    1/29/2008
    

    22197



    

    FX
    

    W221BY

    ELGIN



    IL
    

    

    3/10/2008
    

    140784



    

    FX
    

    W248BB

    HILLSIDE



    IL
    

    

    3/24/2008
    

    144731



    

    FL
    

    WTND-LP

    MACOMB



    IL
    

    

    5/1/2008
    

    126554



    

    FX
    

    W291BW

    SEWARD



    IL
    

    

    7/18/2008
    

    153213



    

    FL
    

    WLJX-LP

    SPRINGFIELD



    IL
    

    

    3/17/2007
    

    126157



    

    FM
    

    WMLF

    WATSEKA



    IL
    

    

    2/28/2008
    

    164237



    

    FX
    

    W297AU

    ARCADIA



    IN
    

    

    12/12/2007
    

    141722



    

    FX
    

    W287BE

    GREENWOOD



    IN
    

    

    7/15/2008
    

    147788



    

    FX
    

    W292DO

    MIDDLEBURY



    IN
    

    

    7/24/2008
    

    145316



    

    FM
    

    WCJL

    MORGANTOWN



    IN
    

    

    1/9/2008
    

    91951



    

    FX
    

    W266BF

    SOUTH BEND



    IN
    

    

    2/21/2008
    

    147678



    

    FM
    

    KDVB

    EFFINGHAM



    KS
    

    

    4/29/2008
    

    164159



    

    FM
    

    KQZQ

    KIOWA



    KS
    

    

    4/1/2008
    

    164275



    

    FX
    

    W260AQ

    BEAVER DAM



    KY
    

    

    5/17/2008
    

    145164



    

    FM
    

    WRIL

    PINEVILLE



    KY
    

    

    12/22/2007
    

    52625



    

    FM
    

    WHFG

    BROUSSARD



    LA
    

    

    9/1/2008
    

    83878



    

    FM
    

    KMRL

    BURAS



    LA
    

    

    1/26/2008
    

    16378



    

    FM
    

    KNOU

    EMPIRE



    LA
    

    

    8/29/2008
    

    89100



    

    FX
    

    K232DF

    MANY



    LA
    

    

    10/31/2007
    

    140643



    

    FX
    

    K245BA

    SHREVEPORT



    LA
    

    

    3/25/2008
    

    140158



    

    FM
    

    KXKW

    SIMMESPORT



    LA
    

    

    2/29/2008
    

    164163



    

    FX
    

    W296BR

    BARNSTABLE



    MA
    

    

    2/15/2008
    

    139775



    

    FX
    

    W279BQ

    GLOUCESTER



    MA
    

    

    3/10/2008
    

    152268



    

    FX
    

    W244CF

    PLYMOUTH



    MA
    

    

    2/15/2008
    

    138875



    

    FX
    

    W258BH

    SANDWICH



    MA
    

    

    2/15/2008
    

    138873



    

    FM
    

    WKHW

    POCOMOKE CITY



    MD
    

    

    6/23/2008
    

    67576



    

    FM
    

    WUPT

    GWINN



    MI
    

    

    6/5/2008
    

    164244



    

    FM
    

    KLTA

    BRECKENRIDGE



    MN
    

    

    9/12/2008
    

    64359



    

    FX
    

    W256BC

    EVELETH



    MN
    

    

    9/23/2008
    

    153272



    

    FX
    

    K286AU

    GLENCOE



    MN
    

    

    4/2/2008
    

    150342



    

    FX
    

    K237EX

    MANKATO



    MN
    

    

    4/2/2008
    

    154500



    

    FX
    

    K259BQ

    MONTEVIDEO



    MN
    

    

    4/5/2008
    

    148965



    

    FX
    

    K237ET

    NEW ULM



    MN
    

    

    6/25/2008
    

    152814



    

    FX
    

    K231AT

    PINE CITY



    MN
    

    

    4/1/2008
    

    143179



    

    FX
    

    K276EV

    SLEEPY EYE



    MN
    

    

    4/2/2008
    

    149176



    

    FX
    

    K295BD

    ST. JAMES



    MN
    

    

    4/8/2008
    

    154551



    

    FX
    

    K230AR

    ST. PETER



    MN
    

    

    6/25/2008
    

    143176



    

    FX
    

    K246BG

    WINDOM



    MN
    

    

    4/4/2008
    

    152870



    

    FM
    

    KESY

    STEELVILLE



    MO
    

    

    9/6/2008
    

    79236



    

    FM
    

    WJNS-FM

    BENTONIA



    MS
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    72816



    

    FM
    

    WPRL

    LORMAN



    MS
    

    

    6/18/2008
    

    892



    

    FX
    

    K246BA

    BOZEMAN



    MT
    

    

    2/1/2008
    

    150144



    

    FX
    

    K213CJ

    BUTTE



    MT
    

    

    2/29/2008
    

    43560



    

    FM
    

    KZUS

    HIGHWOOD



    MT
    

    

    6/14/2008
    

    164132



    

    FX
    

    K259AD

    KALISPELL



    MT
    

    

    11/18/2006
    

    4576



    

    FM
    

    KUUS

    VAUGHN



    MT
    

    

    9/9/2008
    

    164134



    

    FM
    

    KEZQ

    WEST YELLOWSTONE



    MT
    

    

    1/15/2008
    

    23306



    

    FX
    

    W216BE

    BUXTON



    NC
    

    

    10/15/2007
    

    89947



    

    FX
    

    W249BZ

    GREENSBORO



    NC
    

    

    1/24/2008
    

    154301



    

    FX
    

    W236BP

    LAURINBURG



    NC
    

    

    8/8/2008
    

    147624



    

    FX
    

    W260AB

    RALEIGH



    NC
    

    

    5/2/2008
    

    61785



    

    FX
    

    W276BR

    ROSE HILL



    NC
    

    

    2/25/2008
    

    157854



    

    FL
    

    WVEM-LP

    STANLEY



    NC
    

    

    7/27/2007
    

    134850



    

    FM
    

    WHYC

    SWAN QUARTER



    NC
    

    

    9/5/2006
    

    28177



    

    FX
    

    W237BO

    TABOR CITY



    NC
    

    

    8/8/2008
    

    147628



    

    FM
    

    WSIF

    WILKESBORO



    NC
    

    

    5/9/2008
    

    72460



    

    FM
    

    KPFX

    FARGO



    ND
    

    

    9/12/2008
    

    47310



    

    FX
    

    K300BM

    NORTH PLATTE



    NE
    

    

    9/29/2008
    

    150160



    

    FM
    

    WWHK

    CONCORD



    NH
    

    

    9/4/2008
    

    8683



    

    FM
    

    WNEC-FM

    HENNIKER



    NH
    

    

    12/7/2007
    

    48405



    

    FX
    

    K201BJ

    ALAMOGORDO



    NM
    

    

    5/8/2008
    

    10948



    

    FX
    

    K201CC

    LAS CRUCES



    NM
    

    

    11/7/2007
    

    10927



    

    FX
    

    K220EL

    SOCORRO



    NM
    

    

    3/3/2008
    

    66623



    

    FM
    

    KPKK

    AMARGOSA VALLEY



    NV
    

    

    2/11/2008
    

    87384



    

    FX
    

    DK240BS

    PAHRUMP



    NV
    

    

    5/27/2005
    

    57734



    

    FM
    

    KCLS

    PIOCHE



    NV
    

    

    7/29/2008
    

    55461



    

    FX
    

    K236AS

    SEARCHLIGHT



    NV
    

    

    1/4/2008
    

    142600



    

    FL
    

    WNYL-LP

    LIMA



    NY
    

    

    4/18/2007
    

    131439



    

    FX
    

    W255BP

    SILVER CREEK



    NY
    

    

    7/3/2008
    

    154509



    

    FX
    

    W228BI

    SMITHTOWN



    NY
    

    

    2/9/2008
    

    138686



    

    FX
    

    W272BY

    CINCINNATI



    OH
    

    

    11/29/2007
    

    144693



    

    FX
    

    W245AJ

    FOREST PARK



    OH
    

    

    1/16/2008
    

    147918



    

    FL
    

    WWOH-LP

    MARIETTA



    OH
    

    

    4/15/2008
    

    132294



    

    FM
    

    WPFX-FM

    NORTH BALTIMORE



    OH
    

    

    7/1/2008
    

    7821



    

    FM
    

    KBIJ

    GUYMON



    OK
    

    

    3/10/2008
    

    164274



    

    FM
    

    KZCU

    WOODWARD



    OK
    

    

    1/26/2008
    

    82843



    

    FX
    

    K217CW

    COOS BAY



    OR
    

    

    3/1/2008
    

    85822



    

    FX
    

    K219FJ

    GLENEDEN BEACH



    OR
    

    

    5/13/2008
    

    50615



    

    FL
    

    KCGP-LP

    GRANTS PASS



    OR
    

    

    7/11/2008
    

    133956



    

    FX
    

    K280BJ

    SUTHERLIN



    OR
    

    

    2/29/2008
    

    7117



    

    FX
    

    K218AZ

    THE DALLES



    OR
    

    

    8/28/2008
    

    50599



    

    FM
    

    KMCQ

    THE DALLES



    OR
    

    

    8/1/2008
    

    41861



    

    FM
    

    WWEC

    ELIZABETHTOWN



    PA
    

    

    7/9/2008
    

    19356



    

    FL
    

    WQDD-LP

    GIRARDVILLE



    PA
    

    

    2/7/2008
    

    134862



    

    FM
    

    WVIS

    VIEQUES



    PR
    

    

    7/20/2008
    

    69631



    

    FX
    

    W217AO

    ANDERSON



    SC
    

    

    5/7/2008
    

    76181



    

    FM
    

    WIGL

    WINNSBORO



    SC
    

    

    7/18/2008
    

    54576



    

    FX
    

    K238AX

    BROOKINGS



    SD
    

    

    4/9/2008
    

    142001



    

    FX
    

    K261CF

    PIERRE



    SD
    

    

    11/30/2007
    

    41559



    

    FX
    

    K284BA

    RAPID CITY



    SD
    

    

    5/29/2008
    

    153445



    

    FX
    

    W259AV

    KNOXVILLE



    TN
    

    

    3/20/2008
    

    156669



    

    FM
    

    KPBD

    BIG SPRING



    TX
    

    

    8/12/2008
    

    90502



    

    FX
    

    K278AU

    COLLEGE STATION



    TX
    

    

    11/26/2007
    

    144116



    

    FM
    

    KSTB

    CRYSTAL BEACH



    TX
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    18187



    

    FX
    

    K273BJ

    DALLAS



    TX
    

    

    5/1/2008
    

    142328



    

    FM
    

    KIOX-FM

    EDNA



    TX
    

    

    10/13/2008
    

    27226



    

    FM
    

    KGRW

    FRIONA



    TX
    

    

    7/23/2008
    

    858



    

    FX
    

    K208DG

    GALVESTON



    TX
    

    

    9/12/2008
    

    91118



    

    FX
    

    DK213EB

    GREENVILLE



    TX
    

    

    3/17/2006
    

    93413



    

    FX
    

    K300BJ

    HEMPHILL



    TX
    

    

    11/26/2007
    

    147171



    

    FM
    

    KLJK

    HUDSON



    TX
    

    

    6/20/2008
    

    77846



    

    FX
    

    K213BP

    IRVING



    TX
    

    

    4/8/2008
    

    14442



    

    FX
    

    K279AR

    JACKSONVILLE



    TX
    

    

    10/1/2008
    

    156943



    

    FX
    

    K271AT

    KINGSVILLE



    TX
    

    

    11/20/2007
    

    148290



    

    FM
    

    KPBJ

    MIDLAND



    TX
    

    

    1/31/2007
    

    87247



    

    FX
    

    K265DW

    MOUNT PLEASANT



    TX
    

    

    8/14/2008
    

    156757



    

    FM
    

    KWUP

    NAVASOTA



    TX
    

    

    2/14/2008
    

    40913



    

    FM
    

    KJAZ

    POINT COMFORT



    TX
    

    

    2/1/2008
    

    6022



    

    FX
    

    K287AT

    SAN ANGELO



    TX
    

    

    5/20/2008
    

    156303



    

    FX
    

    K231AL

    TYLER



    TX
    

    

    1/15/2007
    

    87437



    

    FX
    

    K296FE

    WICHITA FALLS



    TX
    

    

    9/25/2008
    

    156312



    

    FM
    

    KPTI

    WINNIE



    TX
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    479



    

    FM
    

    KBAW

    ZAPATA



    TX
    

    

    9/9/2008
    

    86858



    

    FM
    

    KFMR

    BALLARD



    UT
    

    

    6/10/2008
    

    164261



    

    FX
    

    DK269DN

    BEAVER



    UT
    

    

    

    

    48414



    

    FM
    

    KEMR

    CASTLE DALE



    UT
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164145



    

    FX
    

    K277AF

    CASTLE VALLEY, ETC.



    UT
    

    

    11/26/2007
    

    12350



    

    FM
    

    KHUN

    HUNTINGTON



    UT
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164146



    

    FX
    

    K252EH

    PARK CITY



    UT
    

    

    9/8/2008
    

    155025



    

    FM
    

    KBZB

    SANTA CLARA



    UT
    

    

    4/19/2008
    

    78999



    

    FM
    

    KAZZ

    DEER PARK



    WA
    

    

    6/4/2008
    

    3922



    

    FX
    

    K249DX

    MEDINA



    WA
    

    

    9/15/2008
    

    149955



    

    FM
    

    KQQB-FM

    NEWPORT



    WA
    

    

    6/4/2008
    

    29911



    

    FM
    

    KABW

    WESTPORT



    WA
    

    

    5/16/2008
    

    164150



    

    FL
    

    KYYR-LP

    YAKIMA



    WA
    

    

    7/23/2008
    

    135089



    

    FM
    

    WJWD

    MARSHALL



    WI
    

    

    7/9/2008
    

    93445



    

    FM
    

    WKPO

    SOLDIERS GROVE



    WI
    

    

    3/18/2008
    

    164089



    

    FM
    

    WTRW

    TWO RIVERS



    WI
    

    

    3/5/2008
    

    164253



    

    FX
    

    W242BD

    BECKLEY



    WV
    

    

    9/12/2008
    

    150633



    

    FX
    

    K262BV

    CHEYENNE



    WY
    

    

    8/2/2008
    

    142180



    

    FX
    

    K210EC

    DOUGLAS



    WY
    

    

    8/7/2008
    

    155203



    

    FX
    

    K226BC

    DOUGLAS



    WY
    

    

    8/7/2008
    

    154877



    

    FM
    

    KADQ-FM

    EVANSTON



    WY
    

    

    4/22/2008
    

    164152



    

    FM
    

    KGRK

    GLENROCK



    WY
    

    

    7/30/2008
    

    88725



    

    FX
    

    K296EG

    JACKSON



    WY
    

    

    1/15/2008
    

    65280



    

    FM
    

    KARS-FM

    LARAMIE



    WY
    

    

    1/2/2008
    

    10334



    

    FX
    

    K244EE

    NEWCASTLE



    WY
    

    

    8/1/2008
    

    148078



    

    FX
    

    K221DE

    WILSON,ETC.



    WY
    

    

    12/21/2006
    

    
























    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    



    

    

    

    

    

    

    AM silent stations, silent over 2 months 





    

    

    

    



    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    



    

    

    

    

    

    

    

     AS OF :  12/15/2008



    

    

    

    

    



    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    



    Service

    

    Call Sign
    

    

    

    City
    

    State
    

    

    Silent Since
    Facility ID:

    



    

    AM
    

    KABA

    EAGLE RIVER



    AK
    

    

    9/15/2008
    

    53491



    

    AM
    

    WASG

    ATMORE



    AL
    

    

    8/8/2008
    

    51141



    

    AM
    

    WREN

    CARROLLTON



    AL
    

    

    9/29/2008
    

    70262



    

    AM
    

    WCMA

    DALEVILLE



    AL
    

    

    3/19/2008
    

    48759



    

    AM
    

    WEZZ

    MONROEVILLE



    AL
    

    

    3/28/2008
    

    40900



    

    AM
    

    WNUZ

    TALLADEGA



    AL
    

    

    8/22/2008
    

    54472



    

    AM
    

    KAPZ

    BALD KNOB



    AR
    

    

    12/17/2007
    

    31713



    

    AM
    

    KXXA

    CONWAY



    AR
    

    

    5/19/2004
    

    14466



    

    AM
    

    KYHN

    FT. SMITH



    AR
    

    

    3/24/2008
    

    87114



    

    AM
    

    KWAK

    STUTTGART



    AR
    

    

    5/10/2008
    

    2774



    

    AM
    

    KYET

    WILLIAMS



    AZ
    

    

    7/3/2008
    

    64357



    

    AM
    

    KGDP

    OILDALE



    CA
    

    

    8/31/2008
    

    54760



    

    AM
    

    KVLE

    VAIL



    CO
    

    

    9/1/2008
    

    16272



    

    AM
    

    WDGR

    DAHLONEGA



    GA
    

    

    10/10/2008
    

    24459



    

    AM
    

    WSFB

    QUITMAN



    GA
    

    

    9/23/2008
    

    54347



    

    AM
    

    WAZX

    SMYRNA



    GA
    

    

    8/4/2008
    

    22983



    

    AM
    

    WRFV

    VALDOSTA



    GA
    

    

    3/7/2008
    

    21807



    

    AM
    

    KUAU

    HAIKU



    HI
    

    

    7/23/2008
    

    36687



    

    AM
    

    KORL

    HONOLULU



    HI
    

    

    9/29/2008
    

    13985



    

    AM
    

    KUPA

    PEARL CITY



    HI
    

    

    10/12/2008
    

    26441



    

    AM
    

    KXLQ

    INDIANOLA



    IA
    

    

    3/20/2008
    

    70891



    

    AM
    

    KMCL

    DONNELLY



    ID
    

    

    8/16/2008
    

    7376



    

    AM
    

    KDJQ

    MERIDIAN



    ID
    

    

    6/8/2008
    

    129380



    

    AM
    

    WMCW

    HARVARD



    IL
    

    

    5/3/2008
    

    43241



    

    AM
    

    WVSG

    NEON



    KY
    

    

    3/29/2008
    

    37154



    

    AM
    

    WKFO

    STANFORD



    KY
    

    

    10/4/2007
    

    37559



    

    AM
    

    WIBR

    BATON ROUGE



    LA
    

    

    9/1/2008
    

    61275



    

    AM
    

    KDLA

    DE RIDDER



    LA
    

    

    1/27/2008
    

    9028



    

    AM
    

    WXOK

    PORT ALLEN



    LA
    

    

    9/1/2008
    

    11606



    

    AM
    

    KBYO

    TALLULAH



    LA
    

    

    4/19/2008
    

    59997



    

    AM
    

    KVCL

    WINNFIELD



    LA
    

    

    4/2/2008
    

    26232



    

    AM
    

    WWBK

    BRUNSWICK



    ME
    

    

    7/19/2008
    

    56570



    

    AM
    

    WOAP

    OWOSSO



    MI
    

    

    8/18/2008
    

    41682



    

    AM
    

    KGLB

    ST. PETER



    MN
    

    

    7/28/2008
    

    31874



    

    AM
    

    DWEEP

    VIRGINIA



    MN
    

    

    8/2/2006
    

    70307



    

    AM
    

    KMFX

    WABASHA



    MN
    

    

    1/10/2008
    

    54624



    

    AM
    

    KELE

    MOUNTAIN GROVE



    MO
    

    

    12/19/2007
    

    12699



    

    AM
    

    WTKN

    CORINTH



    MS
    

    

    3/4/2008
    

    31411



    

    AM
    

    WHJA

    LAUREL



    MS
    

    

    8/25/2008
    

    16785



    

    AM
    

    WMLC

    MONTICELLO



    MS
    

    

    9/1/2008
    

    12046



    

    AM
    

    WQMS

    QUITMAN



    MS
    

    

    8/15/2008
    

    54325



    

    AM
    

    WTYL

    TYLERTOWN



    MS
    

    

    8/17/2008
    

    68657



    

    AM
    

    WCIS

    MORGANTON



    NC
    

    

    2/25/2008
    

    70623



    

    AM
    

    KIMB

    KIMBALL



    NE
    

    

    9/2/2008
    

    15818



    

    AM
    

    KOLT

    SCOTTSBLUFF



    NE
    

    

    7/24/2008
    

    67471



    

    AM
    

    WDCR

    HANOVER



    NH
    

    

    8/22/2008
    

    68257



    

    AM
    

    WIPS

    TICONDEROGA



    NY
    

    

    3/1/2008
    

    468



    

    AM
    

    KEOR

    CATOOSA



    OK
    

    

    11/13/2007
    

    3651



    

    AM
    

    KRAM

    WEST KLAMATH



    OR
    

    

    7/1/2006
    

    71966



    

    AM
    

    WGLD

    MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP



    PA
    

    

    12/17/2007
    

    55352



    

    AM
    

    WLUZ

    BAYAMON



    PR
    

    

    10/12/2008
    

    39145



    

    AM
    

    WBSG

    LAJAS



    PR
    

    

    8/20/2007
    

    53629



    

    AM
    

    WABV

    ABBEVILLE



    SC
    

    

    7/3/2008
    

    3152



    

    AM
    

    WLTQ

    CHARLESTON



    SC
    

    

    7/18/2008
    

    73874



    

    AM
    

    WHSC

    HARTSVILLE



    SC
    

    

    4/7/2008
    

    26328



    

    AM
    

    WCSZ

    SANS SOUCI



    SC
    

    

    9/11/2008
    

    25235



    

    AM
    

    WJTP

    WALHALLA



    SC
    

    

    10/3/2008
    

    2464



    

    AM
    

    KOTC

    MEMPHIS



    TN
    

    

    6/1/2008
    

    33672



    

    AM
    

    WATO

    OAK RIDGE



    TN
    

    

    3/19/2008
    

    71100



    

    AM
    

    WSTN

    SOMERVILLE



    TN
    

    

    10/25/2006
    

    8062



    

    AM
    

    KWWJ

    BAYTOWN



    TX
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    58724



    

    AM
    

    KRCM

    BEAUMONT



    TX
    

    

    6/10/2008
    

    14228



    

    AM
    

    KJOJ

    CONROE



    TX
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    20625



    

    AM
    

    KGBC

    GALVESTON



    TX
    

    

    9/13/2008
    

    26002



    

    AM
    

    KPBL

    HEMPHILL



    TX
    

    

    4/1/2007
    

    58471



    

    AM
    

    KBPO

    PORT NECHES



    TX
    

    

    1/7/2008
    

    68762



    

    AM
    

    KREL

    QUANAH



    TX
    

    

    6/5/2008
    

    24250



    

    AM
    

    KCLR

    RALLS



    TX
    

    

    7/28/2008
    

    52351



    

    AM
    

    KSET

    SILSBEE



    TX
    

    

    1/18/2008
    

    31108



    

    AM
    

    KTUE

    TULIA



    TX
    

    

    8/12/2008
    

    1301



    

    AM
    

    KWUD

    WOODVILLE



    TX
    

    

    6/29/2008
    

    68129



    

    AM
    

    KNNZ

    CEDAR CITY



    UT
    

    

    8/6/2008
    

    35391



    

    AM
    

    WBVA

    BAYSIDE



    VA
    

    

    3/15/2008
    

    84068



    

    AM
    

    WLVA

    LYNCHBURG



    VA
    

    

    7/31/2008
    

    39579



    

    AM
    

    WITM

    MARION



    VA
    

    

    8/1/2008
    

    19478



    

    AM
    

    WVAB

    VIRGINIA BEACH



    VA
    

    

    3/15/2008
    

    57611



    

    AM
    

    WAMM

    WOODSTOCK



    VA
    

    

    10/7/2008
    

    16000



    

    AM
    

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From kb9wsl at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 31 23:30:25 2008
From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:30:25 -0500
Subject: [Ccarc] ARRL DX NEWS
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DX Bulletin 54  ARLD054
>From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  December 31, 2008
To all radio amateurs   
 
SB DX ARL ARLD054
ARLD054 DX news
 
This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, W2EN, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites.  Thanks to all.
 
TUNISIA, 3V.  Members of the Provins ARC will be QRV as TS7C from
Kerkennah Island, IOTA AF-073, from January 8 to 19.  Activity will
be on all HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, SSTV and PSK with six or
seven stations.  QSL via F4EGD.
 
PALESTINE, E4.  A group of operators will be QRV as E44M from
January 1 to 11.  Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB
RTTY and other digital modes with three stations.  QSL via IZ0BTV.
 
BELARUS, EW.  Vlad, EW7LO has been QRV on 40 meters around 1700z.
QSL to home call.
 
SWITZERLAND, HB.  In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the
Union of Swiss HF Amateurs, or USKA, Swiss amateurs are allowed to
use the special prefixes HE8 and HB8 during the year 2009.
 
HONDURAS, HR.  Paolo, IK2QPR will be QRV as HR9/home call from
Roatan Island, IOTA NA-057, from January 4 to 12.  QSL to home call.
 
THAILAND, HS.  Kurt, HS0ZBS is QRV from Phanom Sarakham until
January 10.  He is active using the digital mode Olivia on 20 meters
around 1100z daily.  QSL to home call.
 
NORWAY, LA.  Al, LA9SN is QRV as LA9SN/p from Flekkoroy Island, IOTA
EU-061.  He is generally active on the HF bands.  QSL to home call.
 
ARUBA, P4.  Marty, W2CG will be QRV as P40CG from January 3 to 17
while on holiday.  He will be active on 80 to 10 meters.  This
includes an entry in the ARRL RTTY Roundup.  QSL to home call.
 
PALAU, T8.  Hide, JM1LJS is QRV as T80W until January 5.  Activity
is on 80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB during his spare time.  QSL to
home call.
 
MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7.  Neil, WD8CRT will be QRV as V73NS from
Kwajalein atoll, IOTA OC-028, beginning January 5.  He will be here
for the next two years.  Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using
mostly CW.  QSL to home call.
 
CANADA, VE.  In remembrance of the work of Italian physicist,
mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei, Canadian amateurs may
use the prefixes CF, CG, CH and CI from January 1 to February 28.
 
CAMBODIA, XU.  Peter, NO2R is QRV as XU7ACY from Sihanoukville until
the end of January.  He is active primarily on 160 and 80 meters as
propagation permits.  He may also try to be active from Bamboo
Island, IOTA AS-133.  QSL via W2EN.
 
ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8.  Six members of the Cambridge University
Wireless Society will be QRV as ZD8UW from January 2 to 9.  Activity
will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB.  QSL via G7VJR.
 
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  ARRL Straight Key Night, ARRL RTTY
Roundup, The Lighthouse Christmas Lights QSO Party, RTTY Welcome
Day, AGB New Year Snowball Contest, SARTG New Year RTTY Contest,
AGCW Happy New Year CW Contest, NCCC Sprint, EUCW 160-Meter CW
Contest, Kid's Day Contest and ARS Spartan CW Sprint are all
scheduled for both New Year's Day and the upcoming weekend.  Please
see January QST, page 82, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites
for details.
NNNN
/EX
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