From dick at k7vc.com  Tue Jul  1 15:41:17 2008
From: dick at k7vc.com (dick@k7vc.com)
Date: Tue Jul  1 15:44:20 2008
Subject: [SIERA] WAS
Message-ID: <200807011941.m61JfqQ0004654@pop5.greatbasin.net>

3a. WAS
     Posted by: "Lance Martin" lance.martin@cbs.curtin.edu.au vk6du
     Date: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:34 pm ((PDT))

Hi Guys,

I am 3 away from WAS on LOTW. I need Nevada, North Dakota and South
Dakota.

After reading the front page of LOTW (after login) I see KD4POJ is in
North Dakota, so I have emailed him.

Does anyone know of someone in Nevada or South Dakota who is LOTW.

My preferred mode of contact would be 40/30/20 CW. (poss. 20/40 SSB).

73,

Lance - VK6DU
lance.martin@cbs.curtin.edu.au

[ Note: please reply directly to Lance at lance.martin@cbs.curtin.edu.au ]


From jabrott at tele-net.net  Thu Jul 10 19:51:40 2008
From: jabrott at tele-net.net (John Abrott)
Date: Thu Jul 10 19:54:34 2008
Subject: [SIERA] SIERA Workshop
Message-ID: <000b01c8e2e7$e61c3470$06c8a8c0@Hamshack>

The next SIERA meeting is a WORKSHOP !  If you have an antenna project, or
antenna questions bring them to the meeting... We may have an answer, or a
helping hand.  New Radio ?  Having a problem programming it... Bring your
manual and radio..Some one there may already know how to program it.  This
is very informal, with a chance to visit with fellow members....It is a good
time to talk about the hobby, interests, DX contacts, etc...

The meeting takes place on Thursday the 17th of July starting at 7:00 PM.
Location - Methodist Church on Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Hope to see you there

John Abrott
KD7NHC
President SIERA 

From dick at k7vc.com  Mon Jul 21 20:32:55 2008
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Mon Jul 21 20:38:06 2008
Subject: [SIERA] You don't see one of these very often!
Message-ID: <200807220033.m6M0XUJC001455@pop4.greatbasin.net>

Date: 21 Jul 2008 22:50:49 -0000
To: dick@k7vc.com
Subject: Tornado Warning for Churchill and Lyon Counties, NV

Tornado Warning
Statement as of 3:49 PM PDT on July 21, 2008

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
   west central Churchill County in west central Nevada...
   this includes the cities of...Lahontan Reservoir...Fallon...
   north central Lyon County in western Nevada...

* until 430 PM PDT

* at 348 PM PDT...National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
   severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near US 50 at
   Lyon-Churchill co line...or near Lahontan Reservoir...moving
   northeast at 22 mph.

* The tornado will be near...
   Fallon by 420 PM PDT...

Travelers on US Highway 50 between Fernley and Fallon are in the
direct path of this storm!

A spotter reported a wall cloud with this storm near Lahontan
Reservoir.

In addition to the tornado...this storm is capable of producing
quarter size hail and destructive straight line winds.

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
available...seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
cover your body and always stay away from windows.

If in Mobile homes or vehicles...evacuate them and get inside a
substantial shelter. If no shelter is available...lie flat in the
nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.

Lat...Lon 3960 11894 3956 11882 3946 11871 3933 11908
       3936 11917 3943 11920
time...Mot...loc 2249z 229deg 19kt 3940 11905
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
dick@k7vc.com


From etune at dps.state.nv.us  Tue Jul 22 11:21:50 2008
From: etune at dps.state.nv.us (Edward Tune)
Date: Tue Jul 22 11:27:52 2008
Subject: [SIERA] You don't see one of these very often!
In-Reply-To: <200807220033.m6M0XUJC001455@pop4.greatbasin.net>
Message-ID: <43ED0302CFB89448A7992834970020830C6A069F@aries.nvdps.state.nv.us>

And a good thing too! Yesterday was right up there on the
"fun-o-meter"...

One comment to the Amateur radio community... Everyone at DEM was very
impressed... We had people worried about the situation and about their
own home situation and the info was very timely.

Dee used to have a problem getting info at the NWS but she has improved
that situation and comes very close with both the NAWAS announcements
and our WX calls whenever an EAS function happens.

Both the Churchill and Washoe teams were doing an excellent job. No one
else will probably say it but let me do so: Good job to everyone. I know
NWS appreciates it and so does DEM.

73,

Otto, KV7J
 


-----Original Message-----
From: siera-bounces@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:siera-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Flanagan
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 5:33 PM
To: CVRC Reflector; SIERA Reflector; SNARS Reflector; WADG Reflector;
UNR Radio Pack
Subject: [SIERA] You don't see one of these very often!

Date: 21 Jul 2008 22:50:49 -0000
To: dick@k7vc.com
Subject: Tornado Warning for Churchill and Lyon Counties, NV

Tornado Warning
Statement as of 3:49 PM PDT on July 21, 2008

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
   west central Churchill County in west central Nevada...
   this includes the cities of...Lahontan Reservoir...Fallon...
   north central Lyon County in western Nevada...

* until 430 PM PDT

* at 348 PM PDT...National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
   severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near US 50 at
   Lyon-Churchill co line...or near Lahontan Reservoir...moving
   northeast at 22 mph.

* The tornado will be near...
   Fallon by 420 PM PDT...

Travelers on US Highway 50 between Fernley and Fallon are in the
direct path of this storm!

A spotter reported a wall cloud with this storm near Lahontan
Reservoir.

In addition to the tornado...this storm is capable of producing
quarter size hail and destructive straight line winds.

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
available...seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
cover your body and always stay away from windows.

If in Mobile homes or vehicles...evacuate them and get inside a
substantial shelter. If no shelter is available...lie flat in the
nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.

Lat...Lon 3960 11894 3956 11882 3946 11871 3933 11908
       3936 11917 3943 11920
time...Mot...loc 2249z 229deg 19kt 3940 11905
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
dick@k7vc.com


visit the SIERA website at www.siera-amateur-radio.org
From dick at k7vc.com  Mon Jul 28 11:42:51 2008
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Mon Jul 28 11:48:51 2008
Subject: [SIERA] Looking for ARRL VE in Silver Springs/Stagecoach Nevada
 August 9
Message-ID: <200807281543.m6SFhR86003086@pop3.greatbasin.net>


----- Forwarded message from Jack Ruckman <ac6fu@sbcglobal.net> -----

Reply-To: Jack Ruckman <ac6fu@sbcglobal.net>
  Subject: VE Session Saturday August 9

Can anyone in the N. Nevada area help out as a ARRL VE (Volunteer Examiner)
Saturday August 9 for a session in Silver Springs/Stagecoach?  This is a "fill
in" position.  Please contact Jack Ruckman AC6FU 775-577-2639 ASAP direct for
details.

---- End forwarded message ----
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
dick@k7vc.com


From jabrott at tele-net.net  Mon Jul 28 19:42:09 2008
From: jabrott at tele-net.net (John Abrott)
Date: Mon Jul 28 19:47:03 2008
Subject: [SIERA] Reel Recovery
Message-ID: <002d01c8f10b$8e2ac100$06c8a8c0@Hamshack>


Reel Recovery

On July 24th and July 25th eleven courageous men who are dealing and
recovering from cancer ascended on to Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Preserve
to try their skills at Fly Fishing.  Most of the men had never had a Fly Rod
in their hands so this was quite a challenge for them to learn to cast, and
then to try to catch the wily trout. The two day event gave the men
something more to think about other than their sickness.

Some of our SIERA Radio Club Members provided Emergency Radio Communications
for the event since cell phones do not work in this area. The following
members  provided communications for the two day event.

Jan Arthur K7JEA, Brad Smith WT6B, Will Lewis KD7NIR, Dale Anderson KV7S Don
McRoberts W3DRM and Dick Young KD7JMR

All of the men and staff really appreciated the fact that if there was an
Emergency situation at the retreat we had a way to Communicate with
Emergency Services.

We have one more event this year for kids who have Cancer. The ages of these
kids will be from ten to sixteen years. This will be a one day event, which
will be held on Sunday August 17th.

Roger Arthur NV7RA
 
John Abrott
KD7NHC
President SIERA 

