[KYHAM] Newcomers and Traders Net July 15th, 2003

[Jeanie Dalton]

Newcomers and Traders Net July 15th, 2003

For those of you who didn't know, John Bell, K4RBH is now a silent key.
John passed away on July 9th from a long illness.  John will be missed
by us all... to each in their own way.  Remember all the good times and =

cherish his memory. We net control ops will do our best to keep the net
going as he would hope it would.

Those that would like to sign a memorative note to the family of John,
please go to this web site. http://www.qsl.net/kyham/k4rbh.html
Pat Spencer, KD4PWL established this site for John.  The family is soooo
very much appreciative as are all of us in the ham communities and non ha=
ms
that knew John in whatever capactiy.  Thank you Pat...

Also, last Thursday, the ARES net that was held at 9:00 on the 146.76 and=

444.125 linked, held a special dedication net to John/ K4RBH.  A recordin=
g was
made by Mike Pugh, KA4MKG and is uploaded to his web site: http://www.mik=
epugh.net/k4rbh.
If you are unable to download the recording, please contact Mike for othe=
r =

arrangements.  The file is about 38 MB.  =


John... we miss you and we love you.  =


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If anyone is interested in sharing the responsibilities of net control al=
ong
with myself and Marc, KG4QFW we would sincerely appreciate it.  Just let =
us
know.  If need be a script will be provided. =

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The Newcomers and Traders net was called at 2005 on Tuesday the 15th 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:


K4HOD- Harold O'Donnel-  For Sale: BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL!! #1 MFJ deluxe SWR=
 watt meter
#J815B 1.8-30 MHZ, 200 watts to 2000 watts.  $25!!!  859-224-9459

#2- Radio Shack SWR/power meter range:20,200, 2000 watts. 3.0-30 MHZ $20

Congratulations to Harold, K4HOD for becoming a grandpa for the 6th time!=

Brand new spanking baby girl born this date, 7# 11 oz  :-)  =


AG4TY/Ron  For sale:Yaesu FT 736R All mode.. 2mtr, 440 and 6 mtrs.  Has t=
he manual &
hand mic.  $650   606-365-9363

KG4NXM/Reggie  Would love to have a dual band antenna for his truck.  Wil=
l buy or =

will graciously accept in donation.  859-619-8067

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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 $1800 is still needed.  The hard line is anticipated =

to be installed late July or August.

Please contact JB, WA4WWH, 859-266-0841
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If you have a listing and cannot make net time, please email to me and I
will put it on the list serves.  If you want them listed weekly, please =

let me or Marc, KG4QFW know so we can ensure this is done.  If an item
is sold, we would appreciate you letting us know and that also can be
reflected on here.
                                          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.