[nrv-hams] nrv-hams Digest, Vol 37, Issue 16

Russ Abbey russ.abbey at gmail.com
Wed Jun 26 11:34:42 EDT 2013 

Good Deal Ben! It's good to know that you have them.
Russ, KG4MAV

On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM, Ben Williams <jbwillia at math.vt.edu> wrote:

> I am registered with the Boy Scouts to do the Radio Merit Badge (and I
> also have Ron Ramseys slide Deck)
> Also in the Fall Nathaniel will be back in the area who is currently at
> the Summit teaching the Radio Merit Badge
>
>
>
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>>     1. Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy (dwylam at verizon.net)
>>     2. Re: Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy (Russ Abbey)
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>> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:55:25 -0400
>> From: Russ Abbey <russ.abbey at gmail.com>
>> To: "NRV-Hams: A mailing list for members of the New River Valley (VA)
>>         Amateur Radio Club." <nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [nrv-hams] Fwd: RE: RE: New Guy
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>> Hi all,
>> Danny, if you contact Ron Ramsey AB4A, (I have the contact info) he has
>> been setting up the ITT Scout Day at the ITT building every year.  Maybe
>> he
>> can give you ideas and help?
>>
>> 73
>> Russ, KG4MAV
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:03 AM, <dwylam at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>    This looks like an opportunity for our club.
>>>       73
>>>     Danny
>>>
>>> ----------Original Message----------
>>>
>>> From: Chirs Dempsey **
>>> Date: Jun 25, 2013 6:11:12 PM
>>> Subject: RE: RE: New Guy
>>> To: <dwylam at verizon.net>
>>>
>>>
>>> Danny,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks so much.  With my job?I need as many options as possible.
>>> Hopefully I can get this knocked out sooner rather than later.  We?re
>>> camping almost 10,000 kids this summer so things are pretty crazy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Also, I was thinking?.do you guys ever plug into doing events for kids in
>>> the NRV?  As an Executive with the Scouts, I cover about 1800 youth and
>>> roughly 600 adults in various units.  I?m working to set up an event in
>>> November that focuses on STEM which stands for Science Technology,
>>> Engineering and Math and will provide opportunities for kids to work on
>>> STEM related Merit Badge Requirements as well as help them attain life
>>> skills involving resume building, applying for college, interviewing
>>> skills, and other important areas.  STEM jobs are the future of our
>>> economy
>>> and we?re hoping to expose as many scouts to these opportunities as
>>> possible?not just to help the American economy, but to possibly inspire a
>>> boy by providing  him a chance to stumble upon a field of study or work
>>> he
>>> will love and which will ultimately help lead to his future success in
>>> life.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I?ll be working with Sue Magliaro at VT who is the STEM Coordinator
>>> there.  We?re looking at November 2nd as a possible date to do this on
>>> the Tech Campus.   Since we have a radio merit badge (
>>> http://www.scouting.org/jota/**radio_merit_badge.aspx<http://www.scouting.org/jota/radio_merit_badge.aspx>)
>>> was wondering if
>>> this might be something you guys would be interested in getting plugged
>>> into?  Also, among the mom?s and dads, it might help build exposure to
>>> your
>>> club within our circles and possibly build membership (Win-Win?).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> No pressure on this, but just something to think about.  Odds are good
>>> that you have Scouters in the club that are aware of the merit badge as
>>> well as the ?Jamboree On the Air? that happens every so many years.
>>>  Other
>>> opportunities might be to feature the club at an upcoming camporee where
>>> you guys could take a segment and feature amateur radio with our boys.
>>> Anything to heighten awareness and maybe spark interest (whether it be a
>>> parent or a boy).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks again for your time, and for your guidance as I am still stumbling
>>> on my own interests and passions in life.  It?s never too late...right?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Peace,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Chris Dempsey  *|  District Director
>>>
>>>
>>> *BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA*
>>> *Blue Ridge Mountains Council
>>>
>>> *1195 Cambria St. N.E.
>>>
>>> Christiansburg, VA 24073
>>> C 540.558.8834  |  F 540.381.6471
>>> *cdempsey at bsamail.org *
>>>
>>> * *
>>>
>>> [image:
>>> http://www.yccbsa.org/images/**branding2011/logo_**
>>> preparedforlife_color_270x77.**jpg<http://www.yccbsa.org/images/branding2011/logo_preparedforlife_color_270x77.jpg>
>>> ]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* dwylam at verizon.net [mailto:dwylam at verizon.net <
>>> dwylam at verizon.net>]
>>>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:16 PM
>>> *To:* ctdempsey at live.com
>>> *Subject:* Re: RE: New Guy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Roanoke club has testing on the 3rd Sun. of each month at the Roanoke
>>> Red Cross building on Church Ave. at 2pm. They also sponsor a hamfest in
>>> Vinton at William Byrd high school that is on Aug 3and will have a
>>> testing. Not sure of the time but I think 11am.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 06/25/13, Chirs Dempsey<ctdempsey at live.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Danny,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for the kind invitation?As well as the heads up on the use of the
>>> radio.  The only frequency I have used it on is the one that is licensed
>>> to
>>> our camp by the FCC and the one that all our other radios are programmed
>>> on. This said, I have been told that to use it with any other frequency
>>> would require a technicians license, which is what sparked my interested
>>> in
>>> your group.  The last thing I would want to do, would be to get myself in
>>> trouble?as well as put our camps FCC license in jeopardy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Last night I got on a site where I could take sample technician?s exams
>>> online?.over and over.  This is helping, but it proves that I have lots
>>> to
>>> learn.  I wish I could take the test when you offer it in July, but I
>>> have
>>> a church obligation that day.  I will likely be done by 2:00, but since
>>> I?m
>>> preparing a sermon?I?m sure my mind will be mush by the time 2pm rolls
>>> around. October may be a challenge as well (since I work for the Scouts
>>> and
>>> the Fall, Spring, and Summer are stacked with programs).  I average one
>>> weekend off a month but I?ll do my best to work this out with my
>>> schedule.
>>> Do you know of any other testing/class opportunities with other groups in
>>> our area?  Perhaps I could take a class with them, and then join you as
>>> my
>>> local group.  Just a thought.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am excited to get involved and learn more about you guys, gaining the
>>> qualifications necessary to explore the world of radio in our area.  I
>>> would also like to see how these qualifications can be used as a service
>>> to
>>> others.  Knowing that this skill can be used to help others, is a pretty
>>> cool thing.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for the heads up and hope to meet you in person real soon.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Peace,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Chris Dempsey  *|  District Director
>>>
>>>
>>> *BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA*
>>> *Blue Ridge Mountains Council
>>>
>>> *1195 Cambria St. N.E.
>>>
>>> Christiansburg, VA 24073
>>> C 540.558.8834  |  F 540.381.6471
>>> *cdempsey at bsamail.org *
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image:
>>> http://www.yccbsa.org/images/**branding2011/logo_**
>>> preparedforlife_color_270x77.**jpg<http://www.yccbsa.org/images/branding2011/logo_preparedforlife_color_270x77.jpg>
>>> ]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* dwylam at verizon.net [mailto:dwylam at verizon.net <
>>> dwylam at verizon.net>]
>>>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:50 AM
>>> *To:* ctdempsey at live.com
>>> *Subject:* Re: New Guy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Chris,
>>>
>>>       Glad to here of your interest in ham radio. Here is the link to our
>>> club website. www.qsl.net/n4nrv
>>>
>>> We meet for breakfast every Sat. morning at Country Kitchen in
>>> Christiansburg around 8:30 , except on the first Sat. of the month we
>>> meet
>>> at Shoneys in Dublin. The next monthly club meeting is July 22 , 7:30pm
>>> at
>>> the Christiansburg Public Library. Please join us for either. I must tell
>>> you in a freindly way that you are probably violating FCC rules using the
>>> radio without a license. We can help you get licensed. The FCC will take
>>> a
>>> very dim view if you are caught.
>>>
>>>      My cell is 838 1033 or leave a message on my home phone 382 9439.
>>> Never answer the home phone but I do check the messages.
>>>
>>>        Best regards
>>>
>>>       Danny Wylam
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 06/24/13, Chris Dempsey<ctdempsey at live.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hey Danny,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Very interested in joining your group and learning about Hamm radio in
>>> the
>>> NRV, as well as just learning more about Hamm radio period.  I'm brand
>>> new
>>> at this and need to surround myself with folks who can teach me the
>>> ropes.
>>> I'd also like to eventually get my technicians license so I can comply
>>> with
>>> FCC regs (as well as just understand them).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I saw your July 14th test date, but unfortunately I'm preaching at church
>>> that day, May have to be October.  Wondering if you can add me to
>>> your email list for the group so I can get updates about your meetings
>>> and
>>> events.  I live two houses up from Amelia's restaurant in Cambria (where
>>> I
>>> understand you hold your meetings) and am the Scout Executive serving the
>>> Boy Scouts in the NRV.  A recent purchase of a handheld Hamm radio to
>>> communicate on our Camp frequency has rekindled an interest in this.
>>> Perhaps if I learn what the heck I'm doing...a boat anchor will be in my
>>> future.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for any info you can provide.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Peace,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris Dempsey / District Director
>>> Blue Ridge Mountains Council BSA
>>> 1195 Cambria St. N.E.
>>> Christiansburg, VA 24073
>>> 540-558-8834
>>> newriverde at bsa-brmc.org
>>>
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