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

Wed Apr 16 11:50:51 EDT 2008

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From: "ARRL SFL Section" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: <k2ewb at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: Monthly Southern Florida Section News Summary


> Hello everyone,
> There are many activities in the Southern Florida Section, even though 
> none
> were listed in the recent division e-mail.  You can find a Free Flea or
> hamfest almost every month in our section or in a county adjacent to our
> section.  Many clubs have interesting programs each month at the meetings,
> there are special event stations, casual gatherings at restaurants, and 
> much
> more.  Check the section page at www.arrl.org/sections/SFL.html for
> information.
>
> April 27 to May 3 is National Volunteer Week.  I want to say a big THANK 
> YOU
> to all of the appointees, club officers, and club volunteers who work hard 
> to
> promote ARRL, amateur radio and local clubs.  Please take a minute and 
> thank
> your local volunteers for all they do.
>
> Mark your calendar.  Tell your local emergency management personnel and
> representatives of served agencies.  The Governor's Hurricane Conference 
> in
> Fort Lauderdale will be held May 12-18.   Please attend on Tuesday May 13
> from 2:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. -- Communications for the Recovery Process 
> (ARRL)
> Meeting (check on-site for room number).  Dennis Dura, K2DCD  the ARRL
> Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager, Karen Briggs, K8KB Southern
> Florida Section Emergency Coordinator and myself will be presenting the
> program/
>
> Some items I have been asked about lately are Silent Key notifications and
> publicity.  Below are aids to help you with these questions.
>
> "Silent Key" submission guidelines:
> November 3, 2005 -- The ARRL accepts notifications regarding the deaths of
> radio amateurs or former radio amateurs (if the reporting individual can
> provide proof of past licensure, including call sign) for possible 
> inclusion
> in the QST "Silent Keys" listing. Actual published obituaries or copies of
> death certificates are the preferred means of notification but are not
> absolutely necessary. The League also will accept notifications from 
> family
> members or friends of the deceased or from other amateurs. The following
> information is required: name, call sign (or formerly held call sign) and
> last known address of the deceased radio amateur. Mail, fax (860-594-0303) 
> or
> e-mail information to Silent Key Administrator, sk at arrl.org Allow up to 
> two
> weeks for acknowledgement via e-mail.
>
> Here are some helpful links for PIOs and club publicity persons:
> http://www.publicityinsider.com/release.asp
> http://www.stetson.edu/~rhansen/prguide.html
> Before you write a word about ARES, RACES, or ANY local club be sure you 
> have
> permission to release the information, be sure it is accurate, and be sure
> you comply with the ARRL rules for the use of ARES(r) name and logo:
> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/ARES-Registered-Trademark.pdf
> To help explain ARES and RACES here's a FAQ sheet:
> www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/faq-ares-races.html
>
> Is your group getting up-to-date information about advocating for Amateur
> Radio? Field Day and a whole new campaign are coming.  The PR Reflector is
> where you find the latest ideas, events and information about aids to help
> PIOs and club publicity teams do their job well.  Have them drop Allen 
> Pitts,
> W1AGP an e-mail and ask to be added. W1AGP at ARRL.ORG
>
> Why do we do public service?
> 1.It is an opportunity as a service organization for us to give back to 
> the
> community beyond disaster relief operations.
> 2.It provides on the job training opportunities such as mentoring new hams
> 3.It introduces hams to operation of equipment and communication modes 
> they
> have not used previously
> 4.It familiarizes hams with our net procedures and other groups' net
> procedures
> 5.It allows - on a small scale - practical use of training received 
> locally
> and through the ARRL,Red Cross, FEMA, FDEM, CERT, etc
> 6.It puts amateur radio operators in the public eye in a positive way. 
> Raises
> public awareness of amateur radio and gives those who may be interested in
> the hobby a chance to talk to someone who is involved with it.
> From Orange County (FL) Communications Auxiliary web site.
>
> Reports:
>
> ARES for March 2008
> ARES members in the 11 counties reporting: 931
> 14 ARES nets were active, 7 have NTS liaison, and they held 55 sessions
> DECs/ECs reporting:  N4LEM, WA2DQX,  KF4MJJ,  N5KFR, AA4BN, WA4ASJ, 
> WA4GUK,
> AI7Q, K4FLC, AD4RZ, WN7YJJ reporting for Osceola County
> Drills, tests and training sessions: 72, Person hours  115
> Public service events this month: 1
> No emergency operations
> ARES operations this month: 78, Total Person hours  122.7
> SFL ARES Net Report ---         QNI 28          QTC 3           Time 
> 46Min.
>
> Traffic Report for March 2008:
> SAR: KA4FZI-381, KE4CB-149, KC4TM-51,
> AA4BN-48, WA4EIC-33, W4WYR-6
> =================
> PSHR: KA4FZI-120, KE4CB-95, AA4BN-86, N4HO-34
> =================
> NETS Reports (several usual nets did not report)
> NETABB.SESSQNIQTCMGR
> All Florida CW Traffic Net, QFN, 62, 574, 306, AD4DO
> Florida Amateur SSB Traffic Net, FAST, 31, 297, 60, K4SCL
> Florida Medium Speed NetFMSN, 31, 230, 45, AG4RJ/AB4XK
> Jupiter-Tequesta Rptr GroupJTRG, 6, 45, 31, AG4BV/W4FK
> Saint Lucie Repeater Assn, SLRA, 4, 43, 0, KE4UEI
> Southeast Florida Traffic Net, SEFTN, 31, 721, 48, AG4RJ/KI4IQZ
> Southwest Florida Traffic Net, SWFTN, 27, 315, 90, KE4CB
> Total QNI2225 (Great Job), Total QTC580
>
> If you have an ARES net or a traffic net in your area please send in a 
> report.
> The check-in total from just these nets exceeds two thousand.   What would
> it be if ALL ARES and traffic nets reported?
>
>
> I am proud of the Southern Florida Section and I hope all of you are proud 
> of
> it too.
>
> Stay Safe and stay on the air.
>
> 73,
> Sherri, W4STB
>
>
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> ARRL Southern Florida Section
> Section Manager: Sharon T. Brower, W4STB
> w4stb at arrl.org
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