[ARRL-OK] Amateur Radio Day in Oklahoma

Sun, 10 Nov 2002 22:00:33 -0600

FYI:  I have that info and will be sending out a release this week.

73 N7XYO

----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 9:09 PM
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Amateur Radio Day in Oklahoma

> State of Oklahoma
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> EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
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> Proclamation
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> Whereas, the Oklahoma Amateur Radio will be operating a special event
> station from Guthrie, OK which is the site of the first capitol of the
State
> of Oklahoma.  Contacts are planned with other Amateur Radio operators
> throughout the United States and other parts of the world;
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> Whereas, more than 8,700 citizens of the State of Oklahoma have been
> licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as Amateur Radio
> operators. These dedicated volunteers, also known as HAMS, have been
> providing vital supplemental communications to their communities during
> times of natural disasters, in local emergencies and at public events
since
> the earliest days of wireless radio; and
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> Whereas,  HAMS greatly assist local, state and federal agencies in meeting
> the needs of Oklahoma citizens during times of disaster; and
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> Whereas, these HAMS work without compensation in the best interest of the
> State of Oklahoma as well as the world; and
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> Whereas, HAMS are on the alert for any local or global emergency.  They
> practice their communication skills during the course of the year
including
> the America Radio Relay League's Field Day exercise; and
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> Whereas,  Amateur Radio promotes international goodwill, encourages young
> people to pursue an education and careers in scientific, engineering or
> liberal arts fields, and expands the state of the art in communication
and
> electronics through experimentation;
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> Now Therefore, I Frank Keating, Governor of the State of Oklahoma do
hereby
> proclaim November 16, 2002 as
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> OKLAHOMA AMERICAN RADIO RELAY DAY
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>                        November QST Listing in Special Events
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> Edmond, OK: Edmond Amateur Radio Society, K5EOK. 1400Z-1800Z Nov 16.
> Oklahoma's Statehood Day. 28.350 21.350 14.250 7.250. QSL. Edmond Amateur
> Radio Society, PO Box 48, Edmond, OK 73083.
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> Press Release
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> On Saturday,  November 16, 2002 the Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS)
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> have a Special  Event recognizing Oklahoma State Hood Day. On this same
date
> in 1907 Oklahoma became a State.  The event will be held in Guthrie, OK
> which is the site of the first capitol of Oklahoma.  Amateur Radio
contacts
> are planned with Amateur Radio operators throughout the United States and
> beyond. Governor Frank Keating has proclaimed November 16, 2002 as Amateur
> Radio day in Oklahoma. This to recognize Amateur Radio's public service to
> the citizens of Oklahoma in times of disasters.    Approximately 30
members
> of the EARS will be participating in this event. It will be held at the
> State Capitol Publishing Museum,  2nd and Harrison, in Guthrie.
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> For additional information contact John Thomason- 405 844 1800
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> _______________________________________________
> ___________________Information __________________________
> ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager - Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT [email protected]
> Oklahoma Section Web page http://members.cox.net/arrl-ok
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