[PPRAANet] ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- September 2012

Tue Sep 11 19:20:32 EDT 2012

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> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- September 2012
> Division website: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
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> (NOTE: Please feel free to forward this email to your club newsletter
> or ham email listserve)
>
> ===== Save the Date: 2013 Rocky Mountain Division Convention =====
>
> As the dust settles in Bryce Canyon, the good folks in Colorado are
> spinning up the 2013 Division Convention in Estes Park.  Mark your
> calendars for a superb event at the gateway of Rocky Mountain National
> Park on June 28-30, one weekend AFTER Field Day.  Bookmark the event's
> website: http://www.hamconcolorado.org/wordpress/  Many more details
> are forthcoming.
>
>
> ===== Jamboree on the Air (JOTA): This weekend =====
>
> Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an annual Scouting event that uses
> amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and
> in your own community. Held on the third full weekend of October each
> year, this worldwide jamboree requires no travel, other than to a
> nearby radio amateur's ham shack.
>
> Last year over 750,000 scouts took to the airwaves in JOTA, and this
> year JOTA will occur on the ham bands from Saturday, October 20 at
> 00:00 hours local time to Sunday, October 21 at 24:00 hours local time.
> If you are interested in participating in JOTA, or hosting a JOTA
> opportunity for your local Scouting unit, now is the time to make
> plans, rally the ham club, reach out to nearby Scout troops and packs,
> etc.
>
> There are many ways for you to introduce the wonderful world of ham
> radio to scouts during JOTA.  Contact your local Scout council office
> (http://scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx) and ask how you might be
> able to help.  Contact your local Scout troop/pack leader and ask if
> they'd like to spend time talking to fellow scouts all over the nation
> or world this weekend.  If your club has a club station, or the ability
> to set up in a public location Field Day style, invite scouts and their
> parents to get on the air from it.  Or, at the very minimum, simply get
> on the airwaves, call "CQ JOTA" (or answer similar CQs from other
> stations) and enjoy QSOs with eager scouts from all over.
>
> The International Space Station (ISS) has even been active on the air
> to greet scouts during JOTA.
>
> Additional details about JOTA, including suggested calling frequencies,
> JOTA patch order information, JOTA activity ideas, and more can be found
> at http://www.arrl.org/jamboree-on-the-air-jota as well as
> http://www.scouting.org/JOTA.aspx (source of some text above)
>
>
> ===== Recognizing those who Seek the Thrill of Ham Radio =====
>
> We continue with a new feature of our monthly Division-wide
> communication: to spotlight hams who are participating in or promoting
> the seemingly endless fun and magic of ham radio.  Does this describe
> you or your group?  If so, please touch base (n5zgt at arrl.org) and we'll
> pick someone or some group in a future Division-wide email for all to
> enjoy.
>
> This month we take a look at ARRL member Del Howery, Jr. AD7KI of
> Gillette, Wyoming.  Del, licensed since 1993, is recognized by his
> fellow hams as the backbone for the North East Wyoming Radio
> Association's weekly 2 meter net, and also as a consummate tinkerer.
> He homebrewed what's referred to as the Generator From Nowhere (GFN),
> which features a lawn mower motor and mower body, combined with an
> automobile alternator to create a portable 12 volt DC generator.  He's
> demonstrated during Field Day 2010, where he operated a station powered
> by it, and recharged batteries.  Pictures at
> http://www.arrl.org/soapbox/view/7305  It's also come in handy
> following a major power outage that left numerous homes in the dark,
> except for Del's.
>
> Del has since developed the GFN2, which sports a motorcycle gas tank
> and lawnmower motor, all on a homemade wheeled frame for portability.
> Made from parts lying around his house and friends' houses, his very
> functional generator cost Del only $30 out of pocket.  A description
> and some pictures of Del's GFN2 can be found at
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NE7WY/message/2028
>
> Next month we'll take a look at Rick Harris AI5P, who committed to
> helping others achieve one of ham radio's greatest challenges: working
> and confirming all 3,077 Unites States counties or county equivalents,
> while putting the finishing touches on a major challenge of his own.
>
>
> ===== Check those Smoke Alarms =====
>
> It only takes a second to test them.  While it's not our intention to
> lecture, we are motivated to note this simple preventative measure
> because of the unfortunate passing of a significant ARRL staff member
> last month. You may have never met Joel Kleinman N1BKE, but many of you
> have touched and benefited from his handiwork each month since 2001.
> Joel, who was 64, served as ARRL's longtime Managing Editor of QST
> Magazine. He passed away from injuries received in a house fire.  His
> wife, Jayne, sustained injuries as well but thankfully survived.  More
> details about Joel's long career at ARRL Headquarters, involvement in
> ham radio, and his unfortunate passing can be found here:
> http://www.arrl.org/news/em-qst-em-managing-editor-joel-kleinman-n1bke-sk-updated
> Thanks for the huge impact you've made on ARRL and ham radio, Joel.
> 73, OM.
>
>
> ===== ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Net =====
>
> The next Rocky Mountain Division net takes place via IRLP.  Anyone with
> a VHF/UHF radio within range of an IRLP repeater can check in and hear
> the latest Division news.  Here are the details:
>
> DATE: Wednesday, September 12
> TIME: 7:30 PM Mountain
> IRLP NODE: 9871 (link to this reflector from your local IRLP
> repeater)
>
> Check out http://www.irlp.net (Node Info section) to find an
> IRLP-capable repeater in your area.  Generally all you need to do to
> link into the reflector is enter "9871" with your DTMF keypad and wait
> for the voice prompt indicating that the link is open.  To unlink,
> enter "73".  However, to be safe, check with your local IRLP repeater's
> trustee to confirm beforehand.  Their contact information is found when
> searching for IRLP repeaters in your area.  If you've never used IRLP
> before (you'll be fascinated by it) please experiment with
> linking/unlinking before the net.
>
> This will be an interactive net, as well as an opportunity to ask your
> Division and participating Section leadership questions, raise any
> concerns, or suggest ideas.  We hope you'll join us.
>
>
> ===== Upcoming Hamfests, Tailgates & Conventions =====
>
> Sep 23 Boulder ARC BARCfest (Longmont, CO)
> Oct 13 Pecos Valley ARC Fall Tailgate (Roswell, NM)
> Oct 13 SwaptoberFest (Logan, UT)
> Oct 20 Ski Country ARC Hamfest (Glenwood Springs, CO)
> Oct 27 Socorro Hamest (Socorro, NM)
> Nov 3 285 TechConnect Radio Club Fall TechFest (Lakewood, CO)
> Jun 28-30 2012 Rocky Mountain Division Convention (Estes Park, CO)
>
> Links to websites belonging to the above events are found on the Rocky
> Mountain Division site: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
>
> If you're organizing a Hamfest, convention, or tailgate we encourage
> you to apply for ARRL-sanctioning.  Sanctioning contains many benefits,
> and details can be found at
> http://www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application
>
>
> ===== Upcoming On-Air Activities =====
>
> In addition to chewing the rag with fellow hams, here are some
> additional on-air activities which await you on the airwaves.
>
> Upcoming special event stations:
> http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
> Upcoming contests: http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar
> Operating awards: http://www.arrl.org/awards
>
>
> ===== Final Note... =====
>
> Please touch base with your Section Manager if he can be of assistance
> to you:
>
> Jack Ciaccia WM0G (Colorado): http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/colorado
> Bill Kauffman W5YEJ (New Mexico):
> http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/new-mexico
> Mel Parkes NM7P (Utah): http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/utah
> Garth Crowe N7XKT (Wyoming): http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/wyoming
>
> Vice Director Dwayne Allen and I continue to welcome your concerns,
> questions or ideas regarding ARRL policies.  We are grateful for your
> membership within ARRL, and look forward to working you on the air.
>
>
> 73,
> Brian Mileshosky N5ZGT, Rocky Mountain Division Director
> Dwayne Allen WY7FD, Rocky Mountain Division Vice-Director
> Division website: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
>
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> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division
> Director: Brian P Mileshosky, N5ZGT
> n5zgt at arrl.org
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