[KYHAM] [BARS] Newcomers and Traders Net July 1, 2003

[Jeanie Dalton]

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The Newcomers and Traders net was called at 2002 on Tuesday the 1st of
July.  Net control op was Jeanie Dalton, KB8QLC.  Repeaters were the 146.=
76 and
the 444.125 (pl 88.5) linked.   =


There were 16 checkins.  Listed are as follows:


KF4EXW - Please remove the Yaesu FT7100 dual band mobile.  =


WA4WWH - Looking for a Cushcraft 11 element 2m beam.  859-266-0841.

K4HOD- Harold O'Donnel- BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL!!  MFJ deluxe SWR watt meter
#J815B 1.8-30 MHZ, 200 watts to 2000 watts.  $25!!!  859-224-9459

WU4Q-Lee McKinney (By Jack/WB4BLR) 60 foot tilt over tower $500 859-254-4=
954

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The Lexington Hamfest and Computer Show will be held at the Votech school=
 on
Leestown Pike on August 10th.  Tickets at the gate are $6, in advance $5.=

Please come and support the hamfest!  =


Unfortunately, the banquet planned for the 9th and the night before the =

hamfest has been cancelled by John Meyers, NB4K Section Manager for Kentu=
cky.
Circumstances beyond his control have indicated the need to cancel the =

convention banquet.  =


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BARS :  For sale...Wall clocks, 9 inch diameter, analog, with sweep hand =
in
4 different colors of black, white, green, and blue.  Have it personalize=
d
free by AD4YJ, Paul Banks. Have your call sign, message, pictures, or
anything in good taste put on the face of the clock. You specify what you=

want. The pictures must be at least 640 X 480 Pixel dimension if digital,=

or any photo can be used.Cost of clock is $20, plus shipping if any.)

Contact J.B. (859) 266-0841

This is a fund-raising effort to help the BARS Club replace hardline and
antennas on the 146.76 repeater. All donations are tax deductible.

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                      BLUEGRASS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (BARS)

The BARS club is soliciting contributions to enable replacement of hard
line and an antenna on the 146.760 repeater. The weather and age has take=
n it's
toll and the repeater has had very limited range for several years. It ha=
s
been an essential link for emergency operations and community projects
throughout the years and needs to be restored for reliable communications=
.
All donations are tax deductible. If anyone can point to a commercial
benefactor, all information will remain confidential unless otherwise
requested. About $2000 is still needed.

Please contact JB, WA4WWH, 859-266-0841
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                                          AREA NETS

Bourbon County ARES Net Thurs. 8:30 PM EDT 147.52 Simplex

Fayette County ARES Net: Thurs. 9:00 PM EDT 146.76 minus

Wilderness Trail Preparedness Net, Richmond KY  Wed. 8:30 PM EDT 146.715
minus 100Hz tone

The Madison County ARES net meets each Monday evening at 7 pm EDT on the
146.865 repeater in Richmond, KY. The repeater has a minus offset and a p=
l
of 192.8hz.

Scott County ARES net, Tues. 9:00 PM EDT 147.49 simplex

Pioneer Amateur Radio Club ARES net meets at 8:30 PM EDT on 147.12 + ever=
y
Thursday evening.

Capital Amateur Radio Society (CARS) meets Mondays at 8:30 on 147.105 +
tone 107.2

Lincoln County ARES net Friday evenings at 8:30. This is a simplex net on=

146.46 Mhz.

Boyle/Mercer ARES net, Monday 9:00 PM, 146.655 minus, no tone.

Kentucky QRP Club, Sunday evening at 8:00 on the 146.760 repeater. This i=
s
an informative discussion group dedicated to low power operation (less th=
an
5 watts.) Many projects and contests are ongoing and help is always
available.

The Nicholasville, Jesamine Amateur Wireless Society (JAWS) Club has a
ragchew net every Thursday night at 7:30PM on their 145.49 repeater (minu=
s
offset.) Everyone is welcome to join. This is a new net.