From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Tue Jul  3 07:43:14 2012
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 04:43:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] ARRL President to attend Ham Holiday in OKC
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Hi Folks,
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Save the dates and make plans to attend HAM HOLIDAY in OKC this year.
?
ARRL President Kay Cragie, N3KN, will be attending & speaking this year.
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July 27-28, Ham Holiday, OKC, OK

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Biltmore Hotel, I-40W and Meridian

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? http://www.hamholiday.org/

?
When you come to hamfest - Please wear your BLUE ARES-OK shirt and if you're an ARES-OK leader your ORANGE name badge (with Rank Tab) also.

HAM HOLIDAY is a fun Hamfest in the heart of our State -? please make plans to attend and to greet Kay N3KN.

See you there!? 73

?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

From n0irw at suddenlink.net  Wed Jul 11 18:15:13 2012
From: n0irw at suddenlink.net (Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW)
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:15:13 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News July 2012
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Oklahoma Section News

 

July 2012

 

Hello Oklahoma!

 

Hello to the sweltering section.  I hope everyone is staying cool.

 

Field Day

 

Well, Field Day 2012 is in the books.  West Gulf Division Director Dr. David Woolweaver and I had a wonderful time traveling around the central and northeastern part of Oklahoma.  We toured 8 Field Day sites and were very impressed at the level of participation and the ingenuity of some of the set-ups.  We started at Edmond with the EARS crew.  They had an interesting antenna they were going to try out.  Next we went to the FAA site in west OKC.  They were starting Field Day out right with biscuits and gravy!!  From there we traveled to Norman and the SCARS encampment?.They had a large air conditioned tent on loan from the Oklahoma Department of Health.  We then motored to Midwest City where the new Mid-Del club was set up for the duration.  It?s nice to see a new group with all that spirit.  Mark Hamblin, AE5MH Section Technical Coordinator was assisting them with their operation.

 

David and I then drove up the turnpike to Shawnee where we found a small, but happy group of operators makin? contacts.  Then on to Tulsa and the TRO/TARC site in Chandler Park on the west side.  Lots of operating going on and folks having a good time.  They even had the HF Go Kit in operation.  Then on to east Tulsa and the Broken Arrow club set up.  LOTS of space for antennas and individual stations.

 

Everywhere we were warmly greeted with a smile and a word of thanks for our attending their site.  I can assure you it was our pleasure to make the circuit.  We went by the Bartlesville site at Osage Hills State Park, but they had already packed it in?..something about everyone being tired after a big dinner?.I don?t blame them??we ate and packed it in as well.

 

I want to say thank you to all the clubs David and I got to visit.  Other section officials attended other Field Day sites throughout the section.  Next year, I?ll make some rounds in other parts of the state.

 

Some photos from Field Day are on the Section News part of the League website. They will be at the bottom of the page.

 

???????

 

It?s been pretty quiet in the section otherwise.  Propagation seems to be hit and miss.  But 10 meters is seeing a lot more activity.

 

Fall is fast approaching, start planning your fall license classes now.  Don?t forget to get last fall?s new Tech?s on the upgrade path to General!! 

 

It looks like I will still be in the SM chair for another 2 years as no one wanted to run for the position?.so, here I am.

 

If anyone knows of a Boy Scout troop that would like to attend a Radio Merit Badge class, they need to come to Ham Holiday July 27-28 in OKC.  The class will be given on Saturday the 28th.   Here?s the info?..

 

*Special Note*

Scouts in full uniform will receive a "free tour" of HAM Holiday and will be able to earn their Radio Merit Badge! The cost is $10. Contact Gary Way for more info: kf5cky at yahoo.com

Merit Badge session will be Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.  Tours will be as time allows.  Scouts will be able to compete merit badge requirements at the event.  Lunch and workbook supplied.  Cost is $10.  Contact Gary at 405-613-4608 or by email at kf5cky at yahoo.com.

Find some kids to mentor?..a scout troop is a good place to start.  Show them how to build a simple HF wire antenna and use it to let them talk to the world?..

Hamfests

 

July 27-28, Ham Holiday, OKC, OK

                           Biltmore Hotel, I-40W and Meridian

                           Kay Cragie, N3KN, ARRL President

 

September 14-15, Ada Hamfest, Ada, OK

 

October 26-27, Texhoma Hamarama, Ardmore, OK

 

November 2-3, Enid Hamfest, Enid, OK

 

I hope to see you at one of these events.

 

Remember Amateur Radio is personal??Make it Personal for someone else!

 

73,

 

Kevin O?Dell, N0IRW

ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Thu Jul 12 13:23:38 2012
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:23:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] ARRL President to attend Ham Holiday in OKC - July 27-28
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Hi Folks,
?
Save the dates and make plans to attend HAM HOLIDAY in OKC this year.
?
ARRL President Kay Cragie, N3KN, will be attending & speaking this year.
?
July 27-28, Ham Holiday, OKC, OK

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Biltmore Hotel, I-40W and Meridian

????????????????????????? http://www.hamholiday.org/

?
When you come to hamfest - Please wear your BLUE ARES-OK shirt and if you're an ARES-OK leader your ORANGE name badge (with Rank Tab) also.

?
HAM HOLIDAY is a fun Hamfest in the heart of our State -? please make plans to attend and to greet Kay N3KN.

See you there!? 73


Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org
?
MORE INFO>>

To find ARES-OK Gear???? (hats, shirts, vests)
?
Go to http://www.aresok.org/
?
On the left side of the page click on Other Resources,
?
Scroll down the page to ARES-OK Gear.

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Mon Jul 16 13:41:49 2012
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:41:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma NETS
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?
Hi ALL,

We're trying to update our OK Net resource information.

Please go-to http://www.aresok.org/

On the left of the page you will see a?button for a list of nets:? OK ARES Nets
?OR follow this link below:
http://www.aresok.org/okAresNets.asp
?
At that link?you will find a list of Nets in Oklahoma.
?
Please review this list - Please let us know of any changes and/or updates.??
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If you have any changes and/or updates>> Please e-mail them to A-SEC IT Manager Roland Stolfa, KC5UNL rstolfa at yahoo.com

Thanks for your help,

Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org 

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 18 07:09:28 2012
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:09:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: NEW NTS Net
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: N9ACQ <n9acq at hughes.net>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:58 PM
Subject: 
 

Contact Richard Webb, NF5B
?
richard.webb at 116-901.ftn.wpusa.dynip.com
?
Beginning August 1 at 0100 UTC.
Frequency:? 3810 khz or first clear spot between 3810 and the general class sub-band limit.
Essentially 3810 khz or next clear spot below 3810 but above 3803 khz.
?
Duration:? We'll try to remain actively guarding that frequency until 0500 UTC. 
?
The net will handle all legal traffic.? Any traffic which would be other than an informal "words with" etc. should be formal written traffic. 
Net members such as NTS liaisons with other nets may wish to assist those not conversant with formulating formal messages. 
?
??????????????????????????? Rationale
?
The central area night watch is not intended to draw usual functions such as tcc schedules from the usual scheduled cyclic activity of region and area nets within central area.? Its sole purpose is providing manual access to the NTS structure for
stations who may for whatever reason be unable to access normal Morse circuits during those hours.?? A second purpose is to provide support for ARRL sections experiencing communication difficulties and outages due to disasters or large scale emergencies.
?
Many sections do not operate late sessions of their cycle 4 nets. Although parts of regions 5 and 7 may be covered by the presence of independent phone nets the remainder of central area is under served after about 0115 UTC.????? This will give stations who would otherwise be able to provide access to NTSD circuits who are not cw operators a way to move traffic.
?
With some daytime nets within central area unable to provide every day service methods of access to the system in addition to those during limited times is desirable to help educate and recruit new traffic handlers.? By encouraging mobiles and others to maintain a listening watch during nighttime hours with a controlled net helping facilitate communications could provide great benefits as I discussed in the white paper I submitted to multiple ARRL bodies, and for public comment. 
?
This is a pilot project which will begin running August first at 0100Z. 
?
Another important reason for the net to exist would be the standing up of an emergency resource almost immediately when needed.? This would provide all comers with outlets for traffic, including health and welfare advisories from the disaster area and tactical messages, both formal and informal. 
Short term goal is to maintain a directed net until 0300 UTC daily with stations standing a watch over that frequency until 0500.
?
All stations with appropriate amateur privileges are encouraged to utilize the facilities of Central Area Nightwatch. 
?
Please note that CANW will remain in extended session at the request of any section manager, section emergency coordinator or section traffic manager to facilitate emergency communications.
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Central Area NIghtwatch is part of the ARRl National Traffic system.? All stations are welcome.
?
Richard Webb, NF5B
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Chair, ARRl NTS Central Area

From ae5mh at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jul 25 21:45:59 2012
From: ae5mh at sbcglobal.net (AE5MH)
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:45:59 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fwd: [OKtraders] Special net for ARRL President this
	Thursday
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Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Nma" <rouseokc at yahoo.com>
> Date: July 25, 2012 11:21:03 AM CDT
> To: OKtraders at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [OKtraders] Special net for ARRL President this Thursday
> 
> July 26, 2012 - Special Net 
> 147.135+ (no tone)
> 
> There will be a special net on Thursday, July 26 at 8 PM on K5EOK. The President of the ARRL, Kay Craigie, N3KN will be in OKC for Ham Holiday 2012. Kay will be the main speaker at the Ham Holiday dinner on Friday night at the Biltmore hotel. She will also participate in the ARRL forum on Saturday morning. 
> 
> The special net will start at 8:00 PM CDT (July 26) on the K5EOK repeater (147.135). EARS net manager Bob, KM5GZ will be net control. After taking check ins ? Kay will be introduced and then the net stations can ask questions/comments/etc. with Kay, N3KN. 
> 
> This special net is an exciting way for us to thank Kay for traveling to Oklahoma . We also would like to show our appreciation for the great work she does for amateur radio. 
> 
> The special net is open to all radio amateurs and clubs are encouraged to let their members know about the special net.
> 
> Everyone is encouraged to check in!
> 
> See you on the radio. 
> 
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