[HIham] SM Report - revision

Sat Oct 8 02:45:07 EDT 2011

This report was written Friday October 7th.  And will be the defacto October report unless urgent news comes up.  It is an addition and revision to the last report.

It is to clear up some confusion about some items in the rather long report a few days ago.  (Yes I am aware it was way too long.)  However, Read it carefully as there is a lot of information

The listing of all affiliated clubs is so that staff of each club will be reminded to turn in their annual report if they have not done so.  Here is a repeat of the list.  NOTE THE LINK AT THE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST TO UPDATE YOUR CLUBS INFORMATION.

Kona Amateur Radio Society   http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~veillet/hwars.html  03-27-09
Koolau ARC  http://www.karc.net/   3-14-11
Kauai ARC   http://www.kauaiarc.org/   01-04 10
Honolulu  ARC  http://aditl.com/ham/harc/  12-20-07
EARC  http://www.earchi.org/   02-05-10
Maui ARC  http://www.kh6rs.org/  11-15-07
Big Island ARC  http://www.biarc.net/  1-5-10
Hilo ARC http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/hilo-amateur-radio-club-hilo-arc/type:club 7-2-8
Kohala Hamakua Radio Club    http://www.hamradioandmore.com/khrc.htm  09-27-08
Marianas ARC  https://sites.google.com/site/ah2gmarc/home 1-6-10
Pacific Radioamateur Transmitting Societ  9-15-08
Waikiki ARC http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/waikiki-amateur-radio-club/type:club 8-14-9
Honolulu DX Club http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/honolulu-dx-club/type:club  12-20-07
Hawaii DX association   http://hawaii.dx.tripod.com/  6-15-09
Hawaii QRP Club  http://hiqrpclub.homestead.com/  6-30-09
To update your clubs information at ARRL go to:  http://www.arrl.org/club-update

There is no news about the KARS solar array that was stolen.  Your SM did call the FBI agent in Kona he said they would include the investigation in with the investigation of the solar panels that were stolen from the FAA site in Pahoa.  Normally they wouldn’t investigate such a case because the value of the panels and batteries is just too low.  

Kona ARS next meets Sun, 15 Oct. from 2 to 5 PM at the south end of Wawaloli Beach Park at NELHA. This month's club meeting will be a Scandinavian (including French and German) food theme in celebration of Oktoberfest.  This is just south of the Kona Airport.  There will be further discussions about the panels at that meeting.

The Koolau Amateur Radio Club holds its monthly meeting on the second Saturday.  The next meeting will be Sat October 8 at 9:30AM (Tomorrow).  

BIARC also meets on the second Saturday at 2PM however they have cancelled their meeting this month and it is hoped that most members will be attending the annual Hamfest in Waimea on Saturday October 22.   Your SM tries to attend the Koolau meeting on this Saturday however this year there is a conflict that prevents this.   The web URLs for the Hamfest are: 
www.biarc.net  & www.arrl.org/sections/PAC.html   
There will be testing after noon.

The Honolulu ARC meets on the third Saturday of odd month at the SIZZLER in Pearl Ridge, on Moanalua Rd. It is across the road from First Hawaiian Bank.  The next meeting is November 19 from 8:30 to 10:30AM.  Their president John Peters, K1ER is now back from his mainland trip.

Lee Wical, KH6BZF, wanted to make sure it was understood there is no connection between the HARC and the testing session even though testing is at the same place and occurs before the HARC meeting.

Again here is the announcement: 
There will be one more exam session in 2011.  It will be on Saturday November 19th.  There will be no exam session in December 2011 due to the Holidays.  Both FCC commercial exams will be given if you pre-register between 9AM and 9PM with a deadline NLT 9PM the Thursday prior to session.  MOPA (Commercial Element One), GROL (Element One and Two) and Radar Endorsement (Element 8) may be taken back to back but PRE-REGISTRATION is a must.  This is to insure enough certified exam proctors are available.  Procedures and examinee’s requirements will be explained.  All Amateur Class licenses will be offered on the same dates but in different exam groups. Pre-registration is a must between 9AM and 9PM by phoning 247-0587.  Two I.D.’s are required to be brought to the session.  One picture ID and one ID with your Social security number.  Two number 2 pencils, one black ballpoint pen and a pocket calculator may be brought.  Each FCC Amateur Element taken will be $15.00 cash, no checks, no credit or debit cards as I am not a bank.  Neighbor Islanders are welcome, but must pre-register.  For questions call Oahu 1-808-247-0587.  Good Luck on your studies.  Any questions?   Lee Wical, KH6BZF.   

(It is also advisable to have photo copies of your current license which will be turned in with the paperwork.  Bob, AH6J)

One Tuesday October 4th just after a very successful Simulated Emergency Test on October 1st, everyone was taken by surprise by the resignation of Hawaii State Civil Defense Vice Director, Ed Teixeira. No reason was given for his leaving.  He had been at the post for the past ten years.  The rumor is Ed plans to spend more time at his home in Waimea (Kamuela) and get a Ham license.  Oahu’s loss is Big Islands gain.  During the search, Operations Branch Chief Victor Gustafson will serve as interim vice director.

The Kohala-Hamakua Radio Club (KHRC) next meeting will be Wednesday, October 12, 2011 7PM at Tutu's House, Blue Room, in Waimea.  Teixeira will no doubt be a topic of conversation.

To repeat:  The Oahu Civil Defense Amateur Radio Club's will test on the third Wednesday of November.  Their next test is Wednesday November 16 at 6:20PM.  The testing site is the American Red Cross at 4155 Diamond Head Rd in Honolulu.  IT IS NECESSARY that you register in advance in order to pass building security and insure sufficient supplies are available.  Contact Ray Moody, AH6LT, at moody at hawaii.edu  or ah6lt at arrl.net or phone 808-941-9239. 

The HealthComm net is on the 1st Saturday of each month.  November 5th at 9AM is the next one.  They “usually” start on 3.888 MHz SSB, then go to 7.080 MHz SSB and last 5.371.5 MHz (USB 50w).  Propagation has changed so now the net starts on 7.080 MHz. 
October 14 to 16 is Pacificon 2011 at the Marriott in Santa Clara, CA. Website is:
http://www.pacificon.org/ 

Nov. 12-20 is the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation aka APEC.  That is only one month away.  Expect increased security especially as the VIP front people arrive to prepare for the dignitaries.  

Don’t forget Ham Radio and Scouting:  JOTA 2011 – October 15 - 16

Bob Schneider – AH6J
ARRL Pacific Section Manager
ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio™
ah6j at arrl.org
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