[ARRL-OK] March 24, 2005 Oklahoma Section Report

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March 24, 2005
Oklahoma Section  Report

Green Country Hamfest was indeed a wonderful time!   

Many thanks to the organizers, presenters and attendees.   Sure enjoyed 
seeing so many of  you at the League forum, League booth,  and  visiting in and 
around the event.  The Green Country Hamfest  Committee certainly deserved a pat 
on back for a job vy well done.  A  strong gathering of League representatives 
including Jim Haynie-W5JBP League  President, Norm Fusaro-W3IZ from League HQ 
and David Woolweaver-K5RAV West Gulf  Division Vice-Director were in 
attendance. The Tulsa Air & Space Museum was  presented a certificate of recognition 
for their hosting the International Space  Station (ISS) Amateur Radio contact 
in December 2004. Also for their effort with  the ISS Bill-NI5X & Keith-W5IU 
were given recognition and thanks.   

Appreciation to Joe-N6CL for his update on BPL from his  perspective as CQ 
Magazine columnist and editor of VHF Magazine.  Other  presenters included 
Arlyn-KK5GY Section Traffic Manager,  Dean-KL7MA  Section Official Observer 
Coordinator,  Lucien-KD5LPV Section Emergency  Coordinator,  Eddie-K5EMS & Tom-WA9AFM 
, both Assistant Section  Managers. Mark AE5MH brought us up to date on 
Salvation Army activities  including the monthly newsletter and the early May 2005 
conference. The Tulsa  Community College ARC was presented their League 
affiliation certificate.   Jim-N5OHL, Section Affiliated Club Coordinator presented 
this to Tommy  WD5AGO.  

National Weather Service Seminar
Tremendous  activity in Midwest City.  A great number of Oklahoma Section 
members came  by the League booth to meet Dan Miller-K3UFG of League HQ.  Many 
thanks to  Eddie-K5EMS Assistant Section Manager for his hours of support and 
seminar  participation.  On March 7 Amateur Radio was very well represented at 
the  Emergency Managers Legislative Day at the State Capitol.  Was super to be 
a  part of the day and meet so many of our emergency manager friends.  Enjoyed 
 visiting with Lloyd-KC5FM Mayes County emergency manager.  Eddie was sure  
comfortable at the state capitol meeting his legislative contacts

Enid  Amateur Radio Club
Thanks to Mike-KD5OFF for preparing a great club  newsletter.  The quality of 
the publication and points made by club  President Dave-KC5SII in the 
newsletter are being recognized by many. Well done  Enid ARC.  Dave's points about 
Amateur Radio operator's activities are well  stated, as below:

There are several ways the amateur can help the  service. One of the best is 
through the active advocacy of the hobby.  Solicitation of membership and 
promotion of services go a long way towards  improving our lot in life.  Another 
way is through education. Holding, or  helping teach classes for upgrades or 
initial licensing is a great way to give  back to the service. 

Lawton-Ft. Sill ARC
Very productive visit  recently with Bob-W5KCB and Chuck-KE5AAK in Lawton.  
Bob, Assistant OK SM  prompted a great networking opportunity.  Chuck is 
Commance County  Emergency Manager and doing great things with Amateur Radio.  He  
stated:  it is  not about you and I but is about we!  What a  great statement 
about working together regardless of the uniform you wear.  Networking deluxe 
is being done in fine fashion in Commance county and other  entities throughout 
Oklahoma. 


Upcoming  Events:

Tri-State Amateur Radio Group
May  7
http://www.tsarg.org
Talk-In: 146.625 - (PL 103.5) & 444.875 + (PL  103.5)
Contact:  Jay-K5GUD
580-994-2751
k5gud at cneconnect.com


July  15-16
Oklahoma Section Convention
Central Oklahoma Radio  Amateurs
http://www.HamHoliday.org
Contact: Chuck-KC5EZS
Phone:  405-390-2231 



Section Traffic Report-February  2005
Compiled by Arlyn-KK5GY Section Traffic Manager
Public Service Honor  Roll 
WA5OUV, KK5GY, W5CU

Station Activity Reports
KI5LQ,  WA5OUV, WB5NKC, WN5NKD, KK5GY, W5CU

Total Net Sessions-  198
Total Checkins- 2065
Total Traffic- 1076

Net Managers  Reporting
KC5UNC, WB5NKD, KF5RD, N5VEA, KF5RD, KE5CJR,  KM5GZ, KC5OKG,  KD5FX, AC5JV, 
KC5NWC, W5JPI,  KL7MA, NF5M, WA5OUV,  KD5NAQ, NM5W,  W5GGW,  KB5BQB,  WB5OSM. 


Tom Johnson-N5IKN SK  
Yes, we lost a great friend in Amateur Radio.  Tom was a very dedicated  and 
reliable individual who gave so much.  He will be missed by so many of  us who 
loved his presence on Section nets including net control demeanor.   His 
closing comment each time on the nets wished the "best of God to you and  yours"  
.  Who could want any more!

73, John Thomason-  WB5SYT
Oklahoma Section Manager-ARRL
WB5SYT at ARRL.ORG
405 844  1800