[HIham] SM Report Pacific Section

[Robert Schneider]

This report is for part of June and July 2012. 

First we must sadly acknowledge the passing of Paul Lieb, KH6HME on Sunday
July 15, 2012 at age 84.    He was a longtime member of BIARC, Hilo ARC in
Hilo, a life member of ARRL and several other clubs.  He was an electrical
contractor and the owner of World Electric.  In the past he also owned the
Miller-Lieb water company in Hawaiian Beaches.  He held many VHF/UHF
distance records by way of the California-Hawaii Duct that happens between
Hawaii and the West Coast.  He was given a special plaque at the 1999 Dayton
Hamvention and was the keynote speaker that year.   He was the grandson of
the original German immigrant settlers to Anaheim and his father was the
first electrician in the area.    He will be missed.  His picture is on the
ARRL Pacific Section Webpage.  Paul was a veteran of the Korean War and
became a master Sargent in the USAF.

Still another silent key was Edward Dung, NH6WI, a longtime member of the
EARC.  He was regular on the EARC net, and for many years the source of the
net’s nightly on-air weather report.  He passed away on February 25 at the
age of 55.  Edward was an example of how people with disabilities could
still find rewards in the world of ham radio.  Afflicted with a condition
that confined him to a motorized wheelchair and limited the use of his hands
and fingers, he could still use his 2 meter radio by means of a remote
push-to-talk switch. Edward was originally licensed as a Novice as WH6CGG,
after which he upgraded to a Technician in April 1990 and received NH6WI as
his current call sign.  Services were held at Nuuanu Memorial Park, Saturday
March 10th. Thirty eight Hams attended.  Edward's ashes were scattered off
of Waikiki Beach on Monday, March 12.  Thanks to the EARC website for the
information.

We must also report the passing of Joe Day, NH7LP.  There are no other
details.  He had an Extra class license.  He was not a member of ARRL or any
club.

August 4 (Saturday)  Maui ARC VE testing contact KH6H for details.

August 4 (Saturday)  Hawaii Council of Radio Clubs breakfast at Volcano Lava
Rock Café on Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village at 8AM.

August 6 (Monday):  Kauai ARC Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM, at KIUC Main Office,
in Lihue.

August 8 (Wednesday): Maui ARC meeting at 7PM at CD.  

August 11 (Saturday): Combined Summer Potluck Picnic (Hilo ARC and BIARC) at
smaller pavilion in Wailoa River State Park starting at 11AM. Beverages and
dinnerware will be provided.

August 11 (Saturday):  Koolau ARC regular meeting  at 9:30AM Kaneohe in
Ho'omaluhia Park (Botanical Garden).

August 16:  (Thursday):  Funeral Service for Paul Lieb KH6HME at St.
Joseph’s Church in Hilo at 10AM. Reception information to be announced
later.

August 19 (Sunday):  The Kona Amateur Radio Society meets 2 to 5PM at the
south end of Wawaloli Beach Park at NELHA which is near Kona Airport.  This
month's club meeting food theme will be an Indian Food theme in celebration
of Indian Independence Day.

August 21 (Tuesday): The EARC General Membership Meeting is August 21, 2012
at 7:00 pm at the Fleet Reserve Association Branch in Honolulu.  It is a
Potluck Event. The program Hawaii by Dick Flagg, AH6NM, and will describe
the Amateur Radio and the International Space Station (ARISS) program,
focusing on the amateur station at Sacred Hearts Academy

The weekend of August 25 & 26 (Saturday and Sunday):  Hawaii QSO party.  See
the WH6CZB/KH6CE EARC Website  for more details. 

We’re pleased to tell you that Director Vallio has approved the application
of the Emergency Amateur Radio Club to hold an ARRL approved hamfest in
Honolulu, HI on September 9, 2012.  See the EARC  website for more details.

The ARRL national convention, Pacificon 2012, will be held October 12 to 14
at the Santa Clara Marriott.  Your SM is planning on attending.  

The Big Island “International” Hamfest is set for Saturday October 27, 2012.
It will be at the Keaau Community Center instead of Waimea this year.  The
center is already reserved.  There are two large rooms and a lanai area.
Rent for the hall is $100 with a $200 deposit so donations are greatly
appreciated.  We expect to have VE testing in the afternoon and perhaps a
couple special speakers.  As in the past, entrance is free with a mandatory
sign in sheet.  There will be a donation jar to cover expenses and we expect
to have a few door prizes and some refreshments.  For more details contact
Bob Schneider, AH6J, at 808-966-8146 or co-chair Doug Wilson, WH6DTD, at
808-985-7540.

Check these websites for more information on Pacific Section Clubs:  
Kauai ARC http://www.kauaiarc.org/
Honolulu ARC http://aditl.com/ham/harc/
The Emergency ARC http://www.earchi.org/index.html
The Koolau ARC http://www.karc.net/ .
Big Island ARC www.biarc.net 
The Maui ARC http://www.kh6rs.org/ 
The Kona Amateur Radio Society
http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~veillet/hwars.html
The Kohala Hamakua Radio Club http://www.hamradioandmore.com/khrc.htm
Marianas ARC https://sites.google.com/site/ah2gmarc/home
Waikiki ARC
http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/waikiki-amateur-radio-club/type:club 

73, 

Bob Schneider, AH6J
Pacific Section Manager

ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio™
808-966-8146  Cell 808-345-6390
ah6j at arrl.org