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Mon Sep 7 12:19:36 EDT 2015

Sheryl,

Come to a meeting when you can.  We usually take some time before and after the meeting to look over each other's projects or compare notes on equipment or events.  I know that some of the club members have Boafeng and Yaesu radios, so someone will be able to help you understand their operation.

This club really is about mentoring.  All the members are encouraging and ready to share their experience with others.
Our next club meeting is Saturday Sept 26.  The one after that is Sat. Oct 17 to coincide with JOTA.

Ralph
KE5HDF

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sheryl Forbes 
  To: Ralph home 
  Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 10:43 AM
  Subject: RE: [OFARC]

  Hello!!!!  
  My name is Sheryl Forbes.   I'm  interested in learning how to operate my radios.   I have 2 HTs:  baofeng and a Yaesu FT60.   
  Since not being familiar with the radio apparatus, it was by choice that I learned the material for the exams;  this helped with learning more about Amateur Radio.
  I took my General exam during one of your exam sessions a few years ago.   Because your VEs were so kind and pleasant to work with, I returned for the Amateur Extra exam last October.  
  I'm looking for someone that could show me how to operate the HTs.   I have all the written instructions, but this is a hands on learning necessity.  I listen constantly, but with only  2 or 3 successful transmissions.
  The goal eventually is to obtain an HF radio and access the HF bands that come with the Extra ticket and learn Morse code.
  My Dad operated CW for the Navy at the Panama Canal Zone in WW2.
  Is there anyone that would be willing to help me if I come over there  on one of the meeting days while the exams were being given?   (After the meeting is over)
  Thank you for your time. 
  73
  Sheryl Forbes
  KF5MEA

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  From: sherbob5106 at hotmail.com
  To: ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net
  Subject: RE: [OFARC] Fw: Activities with Scouts
  Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:06:28 -0500

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  From: ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net
  To: ofarc at mailman.qth.net
  Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:29:08 -0500
  Subject: [OFARC] Fw: Activities with Scouts

  I have confirmed that Amateur Radio is on the agenda for a scout leaders round table Sept 10 (Aquila District).
  The meeting is at Bellaire United Methodist Church at 4417 Bellaire Blvd.
  They are allowing 15-20 minutes for me to speak to the combined group of Cub Leaders and Boy Scout leaders.
  The formal meeting starts at 7:30 PM, but leaders usually are there by 7:00 and start having their own discussions.

  I would very much appreciate if 2 or 3 more club members were present to field questions and meet the leaders.
  Who plans to attend??  Please reply so I know who to expect.

  Ralph
  KE5HDF

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ralph (home) 
  To: ofarc 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:26 PM
  Subject: [OFARC] Activities with Scouts

  Rusty and I have been working for a couple years to foster a relationship with the scouts in Houston.
  It is starting to bear fruit.
  The latest information is below.
  I would like to open discussions regarding two big scout activities (items 3 & 4 below) at the club meeting this Saturday.

  73
  Ralph – KE5HDF

  1.  Rusty attended the Twin Bayou district leader round table for boy scouts.
  I have followed up  with them by e-mail and waiting to hear back regarding JOTA or other activities with the scouts.

  2.  OFARC  is on the agenda for the Aquila district leaders round table Sept 10.
  I don’t know how many minutes they will let us have, but hope we we will have time to describe amateur radio, JOTA, and the associated merit badges.
  I believe we will be addressing both the Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader.
  The meeting is at Bellaire United Methodist Church at 4417 Bellaire Blvd
  I plan on attending, but would like at least one other radio operator to attend also in case the two talks are separate but at the same time.

  3.  We have been asked to attend Webelos Woods on Saturday Oct. 24.
  The event will be held at St. Paul’s Presb. church on Bellaire where it intersects with Hwy 59.
  I don’t yet know what time it will start or end, but have given some thought to what should present.
  My suggestions (probably 2 people can cover it, but we should provide 2 shifts of 2 people each):
    a.. 2M/70cm voice activity 
    b.. 20M voice activity 
    c.. have 2 or 3 morse practice keys/sounders and explain the code (I can provide) 
    d.. post the amateur radio mission statement (basically service and be prepared) (I can provide) 
    e.. PSK31 rcv only station (I can provide) 
    f.. briefly describe the 3 merit badges we can support 
    g.. have some fun with the boys & leaders

  4.  JOTA is Oct 17 & 18 this year.
  I propose we set up at the lodge and try our best to host a station at some scout location
  My suggested activities are (these will need 3-4 members to staff everything; may need two shifts of people):

    a.. 2M/70cm voice activity 
    b.. 20M voice activity 
    c.. PSK31 station (I can provide) 
    d.. world/US maps to show locations we contact 
    e.. have 2 or 3 morse practice keys/sounders and explain the code (I can provide) 
    f.. open an old tube type recvr and modern rig to show the differences (I have some we can use) 
    g.. post the amateur radio mission statement (basically service and be prepared) (I can provide) 
    h.. describe how amateur radio and scouting have similar goals & can complement each other 
    i.. explain what amateur radio is and how it works WITH current social media or when social media fails 
    j.. describe the stuff we do 
    k.. hang poster showing careers that use skills you can learn in amateur radio (I can provide) 
    l.. display/describe the 3 merit badge books related to amateur radio (radio, electronics, emergency communications) 
    m.. explain how amateur radio helped for Katrina, Haiti earthquake, current wild fires, etc. 
    n.. have some fun with t he boys and leaders

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