From k2gkk at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  5 12:08:12 2004
From: k2gkk at hotmail.com (D C Macdonald)
Date: Tue Oct  5 12:17:33 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fwd: First Wednesday AM Night, Oct. 6th!
Message-ID: <BAY10-F21BqujsclWXS0000630c@hotmail.com>

FYI

73  ---  Mac, K2GKK/5 (in OKC)



----Original Message Follows----
From: "WA9VRH  Larry" <wa9vrh@mtco.com>
To: <milsurplus@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Milsurplus] Collins Collectors Association First Wednesday AMNight 
Oct. 6th!
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:09:49 -0500

FIRST WEDNESDAY AM NIGHT !!! Sponsored by the Collins Collectors
Association.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Wednesday Oct. 6th on 3880 kcs at 7:30PM local East
Coast time marks the start of the latest chapter of First Wednesday AM
Night, drawing hundreds of vintage stations from across the country.

The event is anchored by a "tall ship" AM station in each time zone. The
East Coast will run for 90 minutes in response to the tremendous
participation in the Eastern Time zone. The remaining time zones will be an
hour. We encourage stations to check-in on AM using Collins and other
transmitters, new and old.  It's an opportunity to revel in this nostalgic
mode, enjoy giving vintage equipment a "run," and sharing some storytelling
about classic vacuum tube homebrew and commercial designs. Typically more
than a hundred stations take part in the evening's coast-to-coast AM event;
by the time it concludes at 10P, PDT (1A EDT).

A logbook of check-ins, with the equipment used, appears in the
"Announcements & Events" section of www.amfone.net on the page's "AM Forum -
BBS."

In months past, anchor stations have included those running the beautiful
Collins 300-G, pictured below, as well as those running the amateur KW-1,
and other noted models.

http://www.amwindow.org/pix/jpg/300g.jpg

LISTEN for the following anchors and stop by to say hello, won't you? You
don't have to be running Collins or vintage gear to be welcomed into the
group.

7:30P-9P East Coast Anchor:  Bob W0YVA in Great Falls VA

8P-9P Central Anchor:  Jim W0NKL  Ft. Scott KS

8P-9P Rocky Mountain Anchor: Jim WA0LSB in Larkspur CO

8P-9P West Coast Anchor: Bill N6PY in Palmdale CA

comments please to wa9vrh@mtco.com


From kc5fm at ureach.com  Sat Oct  9 11:14:24 2004
From: kc5fm at ureach.com (Lloyd Colston)
Date: Sat Oct  9 11:23:09 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] SKYWARN Recognition Day
Message-ID: <41680050.6070903@ureach.com>

SKYWARN Recognition Day is discussed on the page.

<http://hamradio.noaa.gov/>

-- 


Lloyd Colston		Mayes County CEM
Pryor, OK USA		http://www.mayescem.us
     	Homeland Security begins at Home.



From ClayMayrose at aol.com  Tue Oct 12 05:40:03 2004
From: ClayMayrose at aol.com (ClayMayrose@aol.com)
Date: Tue Oct 12 05:49:24 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Jamboree On The Air 2004
Message-ID: <c4.1736d550.2e9d0073@aol.com>

Greetings,

This weekend Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts worldwide will take to the Amateur 
Radio airwaves in an annual event called Jamboree On The Air or simply JOTA. The 
event takes place starting Saturday Oct 16th at 0001(Local) to Sunday, Oct 
17th, 2359 (Local).  JOTA has been a favorite scouting event for several years 
in the Central Oklahoma Area.  The event has spawned two Oklahoma Boy Scout 
Troops to get own club calls (WA5BSA and WB5BSA) 

JOTA will again be an opportunity for amateurs to talk with scouts on the air 
about the hobby and maybe create a spark to encourage a youngster to get 
licensed.  There are opportunities for hams to volunteer time and equipment so the 
scouts can get on the air. 

I know of 2 locations where JOTA will be going to the field with scouts in 
Central Oklahoma.  If there are more in Oklahoma, we would like to know about 
them and possibly arrange skeds.  If you want to volunteer time, equipment, or 
arrange skeds, feel free to contact me.

This is a great event and a substantial opportunity for Amateur Radio and the 
Scouting programs in Oklahoma. I can attest to the value of the interaction 
of scouts and hams for I was licensed in 1968 after attending a Radio Merit 
Badge course.

Clay Mayrose, WA6LBU
Asst. Scoutmaster Troop 344
Luther, Oklahoma
From markdc at olpdsl.net  Tue Oct 12 07:50:36 2004
From: markdc at olpdsl.net (Mark D. Conklin N7XYO)
Date: Tue Oct 12 08:01:44 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Please, help get the word out on your nets:
Message-ID: <006501c4b051$b18c0680$6401a8c0@olp.net>

Please, help get the word out on your nets:

More than dozen HAMs are STILL needed for the Tulsa Run communications
support, On Saturday, Oct. 30.

Call Doug Lee KC5ZQM at  510-2396  or  e-mail kc5zqm@juno.com
Much advance planning is needed for this event.
Please pick up the phone and, call Doug today!

Please, don't assume some one else will do it, YOUR help is needed now!

For more information visit    Tulsa Ham Radio.org


From kc5fm at ureach.com  Wed Oct 13 14:00:08 2004
From: kc5fm at ureach.com (Lloyd Colston)
Date: Wed Oct 13 14:09:49 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Media Breakins
Message-ID: <416D6D28.5090005@ureach.com>

 >From the Emergency Managers' list.  The information is provided
in the event you may have similar events in your area.  Be
VIGILANT; be safe.


 >We are trying to deal with a large number of transmitter

break-ins here in

 >Houston.  I thought others might like to hear about it, and

possibly relate

 >experiences of their own.
 >
 >In the last 60 days, at least 13 radio and 2 TV stations have

had their

 >transmitter buildings violated.  One class of break-in seems to

be just for

 >the hell of it, although in the last two weeks, they have

started to trip

 >all the breakers, including tower lights.  At KTRH, our

regional source for

 >EAS they also cut the fuel line to the generator spilling the

whole tank of

 >diesel on the ground.  These have generally gained entry with

bolt cutters

 >and pry bars.
 >
 >In the other break-ins (mostly TV), they have gone in through

the roof, to

 >avoid detection, and stolen significant amounts of equipment

including the

 >alarm systems.
-- 


Lloyd Colston		Mayes County CEM
Pryor, OK USA		http://www.mayescem.us
    	Homeland Security begins at Home.


From markdc at olpdsl.net  Wed Oct 13 22:06:57 2004
From: markdc at olpdsl.net (Mark D. Conklin N7XYO)
Date: Wed Oct 13 22:16:54 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] National Severe Storms Laboratory's 40th 
Message-ID: <001a01c4b192$7d3feee0$6401a8c0@olp.net>

FYI...

Everyone's welcome!

More details at

http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/40thanniversary/index.html


The public is invited to participate in two free events this weekend in 
Norman in conjunction with the National Severe Storms Laboratory's 40th 
Anniversary Celebration, invited talks Friday afternoon and an open 
house Saturday morning. Please help us spread the news to people who 
might be interested.

*Invited talks* highlighting the Lab's history, research accomplishments 
and current activities will be presented from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Friday 
(Oct. 15) in the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Kerr 
Auditorium, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. A live Webcast of the talks can be 
viewed in the NSSL conference room.
The speakers and topics are:

*Historical Overview*
1:30-1:50 p.m. - Ed Kessler

*Weather Radar*
1:55-2:15 p.m. Past - Dick Doviak
2:15-2:35 p.m. Present - Dusan Zrnic

*Forecasting Impacts: Severe Weather*
2:40-3:00 p.m. Past - Chuck Doswell 

*Break *3:00-3:20 p.m.

*Forecasting Impacts: Severe Weather*
3:20-3:40 p.m. Present - Harold Brooks

*Storm Chasing & Basic Understanding of Thunderstorms and Tornadoes*
3:45-4:05 p.m. Past - Joe Golden
4:05-4:25 p.m. Present - Lou Wicker
4:30 p.m. Future - Jeff Kimpel*
*

The NOAA Weather Partners in Norman will host an *Open House* from 9 
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 16). This includes the Storm Prediction 
Center and NSSL at 1313 Halley Circle, and the National Weather Service 
Norman Forecast Office and Radar Operations Center at 1200 Westheimer 
Dr. Additional displays and the Warning Decision Training Branch will be 
in the NSSL building at 1424 Halley Ave.

Regards,
Keli

-- 

Keli Pirtle Tarp 
Public Affairs Specialist
NOAA Weather Partners
1313 Halley Circle
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-0451
CELL (405) 203-4839
FAX (405) 366-0457
keli.tarp@noaa.gov

From kc5fm at ureach.com  Thu Oct 14 23:10:00 2004
From: kc5fm at ureach.com (Lloyd Colston)
Date: Thu Oct 14 23:19:27 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] FCC acts on BPL
Message-ID: <416F3F88.6050104@ureach.com>

http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1014fccappro.html
-- 


Lloyd Colston		Mayes County CEM
Pryor, OK USA		http://www.mayescem.us
    	Homeland Security begins at Home.


From k2gkk at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 15 09:46:11 2004
From: k2gkk at hotmail.com (D C Macdonald)
Date: Fri Oct 15 09:56:58 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Hoax "Amber Alert"
Message-ID: <BAY10-F15bwgnOsjdxy000172b2@hotmail.com>

Once again, the phony "Amber Alert" about
a missing girl named Penny Brown is making
the rounds of eMail.  This has been around
since before October 2001 when it was first
declared to be a hoax.

Please don't forward this if you receive it and
please inform the person who sent it to you
that it is a hoax.  It appears that this one is
getting legs as long as the boy who was
supposedly dying of cancer or other incurable
disease and was collecting this, that, or the
other thing to get into Guinness records.

73  ---  Mac, K2GKK


From markdc at olpdsl.net  Fri Oct 15 21:14:43 2004
From: markdc at olpdsl.net (markdc)
Date: Fri Oct 15 21:15:24 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] [PR:4321] going beyond the BPL spin
Message-ID: <003c01c4b31d$85b56e60$6401a8c0@olp.net>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Pitts, Allen W1AGP
To: pr list
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 1:51 PM
Subject: [PR:4321] going beyond the BPL spin


The spin has begun.  Dependent on whom you listen to, yesterday's FCC
meeting was anything from "BPL Nirvana" to "overly restrictive".  Beyond the
hype, let's look at what was actually done:

Only a little more than a year ago the claims of interference were being met
with blank stares.
 "Interference? What interference?  There is no interference!"
At that time,  BPL was legal under FCC rules, subject only to a requirement
not to exceed the emissions limits (30 uV/m at 30 m -- typically an S9 noise
level), a requirement to do their own testing and a requirement not to cause
harmful interference. Had the FCC done nothing, that is the basis on which
BPL could operate right now.  That would have been the worst possible
outcome.  This rulemaking was not intended to permit BPL, because it was
already permitted.  Yesterday the issue of interference, specifically
"harmful interference" was front and center in the proceedings.


Once the interference issues were openly admitted, next came the
Certification of the BPL equipment.  While this is not the Certification of
the actual system that the ARRL wanted, it is still a definite step forward.
There was even the admission that some of the systems that had been deployed
would not meet the coming Certification requirements.


Not only has the Commission said that interference is important, groups like
the IEEE BPL committee are also saying that resolving interference is
important, and ARRL will continue to be part of that process.  Several
systems have shut down, in part due to interference issues, and ARRL will
continue to be a part of that, too, if systems cause interference.  The
rules are expected to tighten up the testing requirements, and instead of
allowing manufacturers to do their own testing, the FCC will become involved
through the much more rigorous certification process.  That is a major step
forward.  ARRL and others had requested this instead of verification.

There was the addition of a PUBLIC database - something that the BPL
industry definitely did not want!  This database would show by zip code
where the installations are and who to call if there are problems.

Exclusion zones were also created for certain federal and aeronautical users
of the spectrum.  While amateur services were not part of these excluded
zones, it was one more confirmation that the FCC took the interference
problem seriously.  So they also added the statement that there were going
to be provisions for RAPID mitigation of interference problems, including
shutting the facility totally off.  Unlike some past experiences in which
amateur's problems were denied, ignored or claimed to be "all fixed" when
they were not, it appears when the actual FCC document comes out that there
will be some teeth in this provision.  But we have to wait and see just how
big those molars actually will be.

To expect the FCC to have come out with a ruling stopping BPL in its tracks
was not realistic.  But the actions they took are much more agreeable than
some expected, and yet not as favorable as others wished.  The devil is in
the details, and we will not know the details until the actual papers come
out in a week or two.

The work is just beginning. ARRL helped to convince the FCC to reign in BPL
from its initial dream of "most restrictions" being lifted.  Now, it is make
or break time for this industry. If they will design their systems to not
cause interference, ARRL will help them by evaluating the systems and
providing them information about what level of protection is needed. One
manufacturer has already taken us up on that offer, and we are making plans
to get together at one of their sites next month to see what they have done
right so far.  If they don't meet the goals, ARRL will continue to press
interference complaints through the FCC, because is it critical that the FCC
enforce its own new rules.

Meanwhile, quietly ignored yesterday were other items on the FCC agenda.
While the political situation is causing all the attention to go to BPL,
these other technologies, including WiFi and fiber optics systems, made ever
greater gains yesterday and will soon stand to leave BPL in the footnotes of
technology along with the 8 track tape player.

Allen G. Pitts,   W1AGP
Media and Public Relations Manager
ARRL
(860) 594-0200 x328


From markdc at olpdsl.net  Mon Oct 18 21:31:32 2004
From: markdc at olpdsl.net (Mark D. Conklin N7XYO)
Date: Mon Oct 18 21:32:10 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] FREE Pizza Party & The Tulsa Run
Message-ID: <004001c4b57b$5e512e80$6401a8c0@olp.net>

The Tulsa Run takes place Saturday, October 30. As a public service, Tulsa
Repeater Organization (TRO) has promised to provide communications services
for the race.

Currently very few operators have volunteered to help with this race when
about 24 operators are needed.

This event is not like the Fair Parade where hams just show up and are
assigned a place to help out; with this event amateur radio operators must
be assigned and in place BEFORE the race starts because the police close off
the streets early in anticipation of the race.

That means we need to know in advance who will volunteer to support the run.
And, as we are so close to the race, we need to know today. Don't assume
others will fill in the gaps; so far only a few operators have committed to
be there.

The actual race begins at 8:25 a.m., which means some operators will need to
be on station by 7 a.m. (Contact Doug Lee KC5ZQM for assignment times and
locations, see contact info below.) Remember to dress for the weather
(having rain gear handy is a good thing). Bring your handy-talkie (and a
backup if you have one), extra batteries, ear buds or headphones, and a
note pad and pen. Since you may be away from your parked vehicle (Doug can
also tell you where to park, as parking won't be allowed on some streets),
bring a chair (if you want to sit), a few snack items and plenty of water.

The Tulsa Run is a great way to have the public get to know the abilities of
amateur radio (cell phones are unreliable in that run area) and a good way
for local governmental and other influential people to see hams in action.
These are the very people who could possibly vote to protect our
frequencies, allow antennas in residential neighborhoods, and donate funds
or goods and services to help us continue our hobby that is needed most in
emergencies.

With only a few people representing amateur radio when many more are needed,
most people will only remember us for not showing up.

Please call Doug Lee KC5ZQM at 510-2396 or send an e-mail to kc5zqm@juno.com
and volunteer today to help out with the Tulsa Run.

Tulsa Run FREE Pizza Party
To show our appreciation and to thank all the hams who participated in
communications support for the Tulsa Run, TRO will host a pizza party after
the run at Mazzio's at 41st & Peoria at 12:30 p.m. TRO is buying the pizza
and soft drinks. There will also be a drawing for a fun mystery prize at the
pizza party. All amateur radio operators who worked the Tulsa Run will be
entered into a drawing for the prize even if you can't make the pizza party.

During the race practice your radio/ communications skills needed for
emergency situations. And after the race join us for free pizza and soft
drinks and some great camaraderie with fellow hams.

Come join in the fun!


From N7HRT at aol.com  Tue Oct 26 23:42:49 2004
From: N7HRT at aol.com (N7HRT@aol.com)
Date: Tue Oct 26 23:44:23 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Club commissions for membership renewals are back! (Oct
	26, 2004)
Message-ID: <1ec.2c21eb4e.2eb07339@aol.com>

>From the ARRL web site

Club commissions for membership renewals are back! (Oct 26, 2004) -- 
Responding to the wishes of many ARRL-affiliated clubs, the League has reinstated the 
Club Commission Membership Recruitment Program, which benefits affiliated 
clubs by helping them to bolster the bottom line. For the past couple of years, 
ARRL-Affiliated clubs have earned $15 commissions for each new or lapsed (over 
two years) membership they submit. Effective immediately, affiliated clubs now 
will also earn $2 for each ARRL membership renewal they send in. This program 
applies to regular and senior membership dues. (Commissions do not apply to 
family or blind memberships, and this program may not be combined with any other 
special offer or discount program.) The program is just one of the many 
benefits of ARRL club affiliation. Affiliated clubs might consider taking advantage 
by scheduling an ARRL membership recruitment/renewal night. For full details, 
see the ARRL Club Commission Membership Recruitment Program Web page. 
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/forms/club-commission-program.html
From ocapa at juno.com  Fri Oct 29 09:55:07 2004
From: ocapa at juno.com (ocapa@juno.com)
Date: Fri Oct 29 10:00:06 2004
Subject: [ARRL-OK] CLUB COMMISSIONS
Message-ID: <20041029.085511.-82139709.0.ocapa@juno.com>

>From the ARRL Club News Mailing List
(Converted from HTML for posting on qth.net lists)


CLUB COMMISSIONS FOR RENEWALS ARE BACK!

ATTENTION ALL ARRL AFFILIATED CLUBS:

"We're not just talking about 'the good old days' - ARRL is bringing
them back!"

We may not be able to stretch our dollar as far as it used to go, but
ARRL has found a way for you to add MORE dollars to your club treasury.
How?  ARRL is simply going to turn back time.

Many clubs have expressed a desire to see the Club Commission Membership
Recruitment Program return to the way it was in "the good old days."
Way back then, in addition to clubs receiving a commission for every new
membership submission, a commission was also granted to clubs submitting
renewals for existing members.

ARRL is very appreciative of your recruitment efforts AND your opinions
are valued.  That's why ARRL is bringing back commissions for renewals
in addition to the existing commission for new member sign-ups.  You'll
still receive a $15 commission for each new or lapsed (over 2 years)
membership you submit, BUT in addition, you'll receive a $2 commission
for every renewal you send in.

So, as far as shoring up your club treasury is concerned the sky's the
limit.  Hold a membership recruitment/renewal night, or perhaps you have 
our own strategies of how to capture those commissions (see <Tips on
Recruiting>).  But whatever you do...help spread the word:

CLUB COMMISSIONS FOR RENEWALS ARE BACK!

For complete details, see the ARRL Club Commission Membership
Recruitment Program at:

http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/forms/club-commission-program.html

Commission not applicable for Family or Blind Memberships. This program
cannot be combined with any other special offer or discount program.


Norm Fusaro, W3IZ
ARRL Affiliated Club/Mentor Program Manager
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06011

w3iz@arrl.org
860-594-0230

