[South Florida DX Association] Fw: Monthly Southern Florida Section News Summary

[Bill Marx]

 Summary for Jan 04
> 
> January has been a busy month for many of us.  Clubs have new officers (I hope
> you sent that information to your local newspapers and updated the information
> with or Affiliated Club Coordinator (ACC) and the ARRL database).  Many clubs
> are already making plans for Field Day, contests, hurricane expos, and other
> activities.  If your New Year's resolutions did not include anything about
> amateur radio it's not too late to make a few additions.  Why not resolve to
> get on the air more, to participate in more club events, bring a newcomer to a
> club function, to take an online course sponsored by ARRL of FEMA, to try your
> hand at contesting or digital modes or chasing DX, or offer to provide a
> program for a club meeting?
> 
> The ARRL is developing a new Mentoring program.  Clubs and individuals will be
> recognized for their efforts and headquarters will provide extra mentoring
> information.  Jeff, WA4AW our ACC and I will be visiting clubs later this year
> to sign up mentors and provide certificates to clubs and individual mentors. 
> Are you and your club planning to get involved? Or more involved?
> 
> If you know anyone who is not currently an ARRL member bring him or her to a
> hamfest or club event that I am attending.  For new ARRL members I can provide
> a free repeater directory, on the spot, with payment of their dues.
> 
> Please e-mail (w4stb@arrl.org) with the number of licensed amateurs in your
> CERT group.  Include the name of the group and the county or municipality it
> serves.
> 
> Visit www.sflarrl.org for the latest information on local ARRL contacts, ARES
> information, local clubs to join, VE exams, etc.
> 
> In a few days the news will be updated at www.arrl.org/sections/SFL.html with
> photos of new appointees, classified ads for volunteers, news from affiliated
> clubs in the section, licensing classes being offered in your area for
> interested family and friends, and much more.
> 
> Jeff, WA4AW our technical Coordinator received reports from the following TSs:
> WB2QLP, N4GKI, KF4DQY, W4REN, KR4GQ, W4KPG, K2UGH & KF4KDO.
> 
> ARES monthly report: 1848 members, an increase of 4. There were 6 counties
> reporting - ECs: N4LEM, N5KFR, WA4ASJ, KC4UCN, N3PYQ, and AD4RZ.  There were
> 23 Nets, 12 with NTS liaison, 164 tests, drills and nets.  The 75-meter and 2
> meter SSB nets both had good participation this month with an average of 4 SFL
> ECs on frequency for each of the 75 meter nets. Good improvement. Emergency
> communications training continues to show steady progress. Classes, both on
> the air, and hybrid, are planned in several counties around the section.  73,
> Jim KD4GR, SEC SFL
> 
> SAR, BPL, and PSHR REPORT - January 2004
> SAR - WA9VND 456, KA4FZI 353, K4PG 159, KE4UOF 147, K4FQU 146, KD4GR 139,
> WA4EIC 83, AA4BN 62, KN4JN 50, KG4MLD 46, KG4MLC 40, WA2YL 38, KG4ILJ 33,
> AF4NR 29, KT4XK 27, KG4EQY 20, KG4CHW 19, W4WYR 17, KF4OMB 12, WY4F 7, W3JI 4
> No BPL this month.
> PSHR - KE4UOF 140, K4FQU 125, KD4GR 125, KA4FZI 120, WA2YL 108, WA4EIC 100,
> KG4MLC 100, KG4MLD 100, AA4BN 92, KG4CHW 89, WY4F 14
> 
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> ARRL Southern Florida Section
> Section Manager: Sharon T. Brower, W4STB
> w4stb@arrl.org