[nrv-hams] nrv-hams Digest, Vol 37, Issue 17
Ben Williams
jbwillia at math.vt.edu
Wed Jun 26 12:25:30 EDT 2013
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. I am also C0-Advisor of Campus Scouts (we are the ones that put
on the Merit Badge college in the spring)
On 06/26/2013 09:55 AM, nrv-hams-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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>> 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) 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]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *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]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *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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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:34:42 -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] nrv-hams Digest, Vol 37, Issue 16
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> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> On 06/26/2013 09:55 AM, nrv-hams-request at mailman.qth.**net<nrv-hams-request at mailman.qth.net>wrote:
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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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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:03:57 -0500 (CDT)
>>> From: dwylam at verizon.net
>>> To: nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net
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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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