[LeArc] Section news 11 July, 2002

Mon, 15 Jul 2002 11:59:31 +0100

ARRL Illinois Section (IL)
Section Manager
Sharon Harlan, N9SH
5931 Alma Dr
Rockford, IL 61108-2409
815-398-2683
[email protected]

News last updated: Thu, July 11, 2002 at 12:57 PM ET
I am very pleased to be back as SM for the Illinois Section. I would also 
like to thank Bruce Boston, KD9UL, for his work as SM for the last eight 
years. I wish Burce all the best in whatever endeavour he persues. It was a 
pleasure for me to attend the Starved Rock Radio Club Hamfest on June 2nd. 
I had a great time and even though it rained the turnout was good. I also 
attended the Egyptian Radio Club Hamfest June 9th and also had a great time 
meeting all the IL. section hams. My first official visit to a hamfest was 
the KARSFEST on July 7th. This was also well attended and word has it that 
this is the third straight year for growth for this hamfest. Thanks to 
Chip, K9IOC, and Clay, N9IO, for inviting me. I'm sorry to report that 
Bruce Burton, KU9A, a former SRRC member is now a SK. He passed away July 
3rd. 21 members and friends of the Six Meter Club privided Communications 
support at the annual Run For The Roses on May 18 in La Grange Park. Those 
who assisted were: W9AUB, KA9BVQ, WA9CCQ, K9ENZ, N9EYF, WA9FIH, 
KB9FUR,K9LPL, KB9NGI, W9NHX, W9NSP,KB9OYO, WA9RIJ, N9TUP, N9TUQ, N9TVM, 
N9VKE, KB9VMR, AK9Y, N9ZCK, KB9ZKG, and WA9BXB, deputy Chief of Police 
monitored from his squad car. Everything worked well and no problems were 
encountered. 8 members of the ARES group in Rockford provided 
communications for the 1st annual 4th of July Classic. The promoters 
expected 250 people, the actual count of participants was 587 people. Those 
helping out were N9XUG, N9EGF, KA9IMX, WA9KSS, N9HPG, KB90XS, KB9FXD and 
WA9AXG. Everything worked well and the promoters want the radio 
communications back next year. There will be a Special Event Station from 
Plainfield, IL on 2300Z July 19-2200Z July 20. Plainfield Fest 146.715, 
50.200. 28.450, 14.250. Certificate. Plainfield Radio League, PO Box 682, 
Plainfield, IL 60544-0682, or [email protected] The Fox River Radio League's 
Hamfest will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Waubonsee Community 
College, Route 47 at waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL For Information call 
(815) 786-2860. June trafficWB9TVD 36; KA9IMX 24; W9HLX 34; W9FIF 30; NC9C 
14. ISN report for June, QNI 175, QTC 100, Sessions 29. From KF4UBX 9RN 
cycles 1 & 2 59 sessions traffic 184, average per session-3.11, 
checkins-96% of Il traffic handled by AG97, N9GZ, N9PLM, W9AAD, KA9IMX, KB9TXI

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Respectfully and Sincerely Yours,

Wayne M. Scace

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