[NevadaARES] Southern NV District DEC April Report

[Glenn Hale]

Southern NV DEC Report, by Glenn KB7REO

This month I've been coordinating with Bruce AL7LS to
help improve our ability to send packet traffic to
northern NV District. Bruce operates a 20M HF packet
node with a link to VHF on 145.05. Packet messages can
be sent from the field on VHF to a HF receiving
station via Bruce's VHF/HF packet node AL7LS-7.  You
can send Bruce local messages on packet to AL7LS-1. I
am still awaiting word from northern NV to find out
what station will be available to complete the packet
circuit.

I recently purchased a GE MVS Radio through Paul's
NN7B radio dealer in northern NV.  The radio was
pre-programmed with frequencies listed on the Clark
County ARES/RACES frequency list. I then donated the
radio to LVARC for use in the mobile EMCOMM trailer.
Thanks to Jack N8RRL for completing the installation
of the radio in the trailer for use in public service
events.

Clark County ARES Report by EC, Charlie AA5QJ

The DEC, EC, AECs and many members met ARRL President
Jim Haynie W5JBP, Third Vice President Freid Heyn
WA6WZO, Pacific Division Director Bob Vallio W6RGG,
Vice Director Andrew J. "Andy" Oppel N6AJO, and Nevada
Section Manager Dick Flanagan W6OLD at the National
Association of Broadcasters Convention here in Las
Vegas. Many attended a dinner organized by Jan Welsh
NK7N to allow local ARRL appointees and club
presidents to become acquainted or renew acquaintances
with the ARRL leadership.

Gary Hartman KK7LV AEC Henderson has been appointed
Assistant Section Manager. Dick Flanagan W6OLD Nevada
Section Manager states "Gary's primary responsibility
will be to provide an informed ARRL presence in
Southern Nevada. In addition to representing the ARRL,
the Nevada Section and myself, he will also be
reporting on the unique needs of the expanding and
dynamic south counties area."

Starting Saturday, May 3, the Saturday morning Nevada
ARES net on 3965 kHz at 0830 local will be moving to
7280 kHz (+/- QRM) for the summer.

Report from Don DeCaria NF7R, AEC NE Clark County:
1. Continued connectivity issues to ARES/RACES
repeaters being addressed. 

2. Considering running a satellite net on the 147.39
repeater and reporting NE County participation on
either the ARES net, or via email.

3. Contacting Metro's NE CC law enforcement rep re
local (Moapa Valley) citizens response group. 

4.  Ulla K6UDK has set up a 5 person VE team for the
Moapa Valley through W5YI VEC group. More info to
come.

5. Progress has been made on getting equipment
together for a proposed repeater in Mesquite. 

6. The Moapa Valley Amateur Radio Club net, on 147.39
at 0800L on Thursdays, continues to be a success with
10 to 15 check-ins per session. Net control duties are
rotated each week, and many of our newest hams have
handled NC duties very well. The philosophy is that if
you do it for the net, you'll be able to do it for the
emergency.

7. The Club is sponsoring a Technician License class
in the valley starting 27 May through the 4th of July
weekend, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Upcoming Public Service Events and coordinators: Call
and get involved.

Race for the Cure on May 3rd in downtown Las Vegas
with an estimated 15,000 runners - Tom KE4ULL 368-6763

ADA Tour de Cure bike ride on May 17th in Green Valley
area - Howard K3HM 256-3662

Leadership and general membership meetings have not
been held since Feb, due to a number of personal
challenges I have experienced these past 2 months. 
Meetings will resume as soon as scheduling permits. In
the meantime, please continue to keep me informed of
your activities and ideas.


Lincoln County ARES Report by EC, Lee, K7NKH

No activity this month. I was out of town most of the
time.

Southern Nye County Report by EC, Dick AC7EL

Our ARES corporation filed an application with the
Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a Section
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. 
 
Work is continuing on the mobile communications
trailer.  The desktops are being fabricated.


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