[KYHAM] Section ARES Meeting on the Air

[ka4map at kyham.net]

KEN this evening had a lot of QRN and 21 hardy stations on the air.  All
districts except, 8, 10, 11 and 14 were represented by one or more
stations.
Items on the agenda where:

1. KyHAM web site local info updates - Site has been updated by
KD4PWL all EC's/ DEC, and club officers are urged to check the
"Local Info" listings from the Kentucky District Map links at
http://kyham.net/county.html and advise of any incorrect info
Also, If you have a net that is not listed in these district
pages, let Pat know and we can get this in place for others who
are looking for area info to see. Pat has also changed all of the
e-mail links affected by my change in e-mail address to
ka4map at ispky.com so the coming activity report period should flow
as usual.


2. KyHam Listserv - Even though we have moved the main web site
address to a new domain, Al Waller is still providing us a back
up site on the qth.net system and we still are using the QSL.NET
 system for the KyHam Listserv every day. Al, K3TKJ maintains
this system through donations from us and out of his own pocket.
It is not a business enterprise. Anyone who can do so is asked to
contribute to the cause at: http://www.qsl.net/donations.html
One weekend recently, the servers failed and needed replacement.
This is not cheap!


3. Training - Since January 1, more hams are going to
http://kyham.net/kyares/kytest.html and making use of the three
part FREE Ky EMCOMM units of training there.  Ron is sending out
 completion certificates to those who finish the training as he
can get to them. He has been given an assignment at his paying
job which is consuming a great deal of his time so please be patient.
He grades these by hand, as automated as it seems, it still comes dfown to
a man with a template in his hand to grade the tests.


4. The May edition of the SERA Journal had a great deal of input
from the Ky Section.  Ky SERA Correspondent Pat Spencer was asked
to sit in on a sort of restructuring debate between himself and
fellow columnist Marvin Whatley, AA4YW of North Carolina.  Pat
was assigned the “no code” side of the issue of restructuring
while Marvin, AA4YW addressed the “pro-CW” stance (pages 20 and
21).  Both sides were addressed in admirable fashion.  Aside from
this and his regular Ky News column (page 44), Pat also had a
story regarding foxhunting on page 62 and 63. Last but not least,
our recent multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional earthquake exercise
was featured on page 45 complete with 3 b/w photos.  Thanks SERA!


5. Upcoming Hamfests:

NORTHERN KENTUCKY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB HAM-O-RAMA 2004
http://jfronk.net:8080/clubnews.html

 	Saturday JUNE 5th 7am - 2pm
 	Location: Summit View Middle School
 	5002 Madison Pike (KY Rt. 17) INDEPENDENCE KENTUCKY

 	DIRECTIONS: Exit 80 OFF I 275 ~ GO SOUTH 5 1/4 MILE
 	RIGHT AT LIGHT ~ TO SCHOOL ON RIGHT
Talk in on 147.255 +      --HAMFEST E-MAIL : n8jmv at arrl.net –



2004 BARS Central Kentucky Hamfest
August 15, 2004; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Lexington, Kentucky
Location TBA   http://home.insightbb.com/~bluegrassars/hamfest.htm
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REMEMBER that The 2004 ARRL KY STATE CONVENTION (Sept. 11, 2004) has moved
this year to 15 minutes south of the Louisville International Airport
off I-65 at Exit 117! Paroquet Springs Conference Centre is a
modern, air-conditioned facility offering a 12,000 square foot
area with meeting rooms and concession stand. See:
http://www.qsl.net/glha/

Louisville Hamfest Banquet - Friday, September 10
Reservations Required - Deadline August 28
Send completed form, payment and a self-addressed stamped
envelope to:

Greater Louisville Hamfest Association
c/o Stu Kratz
10021 Glen Meadow Road
Louisville, KY 40241

Form for banquet reservations and payment must be received by
August 28, 2004. All reservations must be made in advance.
Because dinner is catered by Paroquet Springs, walk-ins will not
be accepted. All reservations subject to availability. Price
includes meal, taxes and gratuities. Cancellations must be
received in writing on or before August 25, 2004 for a full
refund. Cancellations received after August 25, 2004 cannot be
accepted and reservation fees will not be refunded. If the
banquet is cancelled, the reservation fee will be refunded in full.

Banquet Meal - Chicken Marsala
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms, Marsala Wine and Shallots.
Includes Tossed Field of Green Salad, Selection of
Accompaniments, Garden Vegetables and Starch, Bread Basket and
Butter, Selection of Desserts, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf,
Assorted Hot Teas and Iced Tea.
Dessert Selection - Cheese Cake and Toppings, Carrot Cake,
Chocolate Mousse served in Chocolate Cup, Fresh Baked Pies,
Chocolate Torte.

After-Dinner Banquet Entertainment
Hosted by Gary Clark, KU4EN of 103.1 WRKA's
team, Jeff and Gary in the Morning.

Also the banquet will feature the following:

Old Timers Program - Come Take a Trip Back in Time
Hosted by Bill Brian, W4JEI (I've seen this before. If you have
not, it is a real treat! Don't miss it!)

The Royal Order of the Wouff-Hong
Amateur Radio's Most Sacred Symbol of Law and Order
(Must be a Licensed Amateur and an ARRL Member to Participate)

Speakers schweduled are:
Jim Weaver, K8JE  ARRL Great Lakes Division Director

Speakers Presenting Awards:
Best Club Newsletter and KY Amateur of the Year Awards Presented
by KY Section Manager John D. Meyers, NB4K

Ky A.R.E.S. Operator of the Year Award and Amateur Radio Service
Recognition Certificates Presented by KY Section Emergency
Coordinator Ron Dodson, K4MAP
____________________________________

Lastly, severe weather should be anticipated every day this week across
the state. All stations are asked tobe alert, stay informed and take care.

73,
Ron Dodson, KA4MAP
Ky SEC