From kd7jmr at msn.com  Sun Aug  1 17:06:06 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:06:06 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] 1st of August
Message-ID: <COL109-DS34BEEEA1ED38EB005E75988AC0@phx.gbl>

It's not reasonable that it's the 1st of August already.  Well, maybe not reasonable, but it's factual.  So we may as well face up to it.

Tuesday we have our 2m and HF nets.  1930 and 2000, respectively.

Then Wednesday will see us with another stellar "Watering Hole".

Finally, Saturday we can enjoy each others company at our general meeting.  Not just that but we'll get a good education on weather spotter capabilities and how our excellent communications skills fit right into that program.

Oh, yes, there's that famous book to be given away too.

Saturday at 1 PM.  United Methodist Church on Centerville Lane.

Excited?


SIERA  - masters of radio communication in the Carson Valley.



From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue Aug  3 09:40:56 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 06:40:56 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] =?iso-8859-1?q?Fw=3A_Silver_State_Classic_Challenge_=AD_R?=
	=?iso-8859-1?q?adio_Volunteers_Needed?=
Message-ID: <COL109-DS1191BC42E21B90978EC65A88AE0@phx.gbl>

Silver State Classic Challenge - Radio Volunteers NeededMust be Karma.....or something.  Just as we have our July Newsletter about the Silver State Classis in Ely, here comes a request for "radio operators".  While SIERA takes no club position on this event, we would be remiss if we didn't pass the opportunity to you, our valued members.
Comparatively, it's an expensive jaunt so is necessary to consider value vs. cost.  Here's details.



"Silver State Classic Challenge - Radio Volunteers Needed
 
Greetings,
 
Most hams receiving this are familiar with this popular event.  If you have questions, please send me a note or give me a call quickly.  The roster must be set in two weeks.  This is a fantastic weekend event for enjoying fast cars speeding down an open road and challenging your amateur radio equipment, and ham radio communication skills.    If you are a rookie to this event we can team you up with an experienced operator. There are provisions to help reimburse some gas expenses for the trip to Ely and lodging.  
 
If you live in Las Vegas, you most likely would depart Las Vegas Saturday morning about 7:00 am, arrive for the Ham Brief in Ely at 12:00 noon, then enjoy the other activities of the event in Ely.  Rise Sunday morning to be on the course by 5:00 am, work the event from 6:00 to 2:00pm, (with no race delays).  You may attend the 7:00 pm awards banquet at Sam's Town if you wish, reservations required, talk to me (It's a hoot).  100 Norwegians and their car are coming, Japanese and Germans press as well.  Check the website for the Schedule of Events.  Bring your cameras!
 
The Silver State Classic Challenge 2010 (SSCC 2010)
September 18-19, Saturday and Sunday 
Ely, Nevada  http://www.sscc.us<http://www.sscc.us/>
 
If you would like to participate in this event, please send me an email with the following information.  If you are brining another person, I need the information that person as well.  I must have the information of all the people you might have with you on the course (state safety requirements). I strive to assign two people per checkpoint, one must be licensed radio amateur. 
 
1) Call:
2) Name:
3) Home Phone:
4) Cell Phone:
5) Email:
6) Requesting a SSCC provided room for Saturday night?
  -- Smoking or Non-smoking
  -- One or two beds
  -- Who you will share the room with
7) Are you camping on the course for Sat Night (who else is with you)?
8) Are you making your own hotel reservations in Ely?
9) Are you coming as a team (who else):
10) Zip Code of your home address:
11) Miles per gallon of the car you will drive:
12) Your Tee-Shirt Size (S,M,L,XL, XXL, XXL)
  -- Include the sizes and names of those who you may have with you.
13) Are you a rookie to the event?
   -- Is the person who is your teammate a rookie to the event?
14) Special requests for your participation:
 
-- Minimum Radio Equipment: 25 watts VHF radio, and high gain external antenna, 10 hour power source 
-- Desired Radio Equipment:  50 Watts UHF/VHF, shortest needed low loss coax, high gain push up antennas (some locations a beam is very helpful). 10 hour power source. 
-- Wishful Radio Equipment:  Multiple UHF/VHF radios, 50-100 watts, multiple very high gain antennas/beams. 10 hour power source. (geek out)"
 
 
Tim Duerson, W9AYK
Leslie Duerson, N1PMT
Ham Coordinators

W9AYK at cox.net<about:W9AYK at cox.net>
702-306-2622
Photos  http://gallery.me.com/ltd#100553<http://gallery.me.com/ltd#100553>     username and password are:  sscc
YouTube  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB48d8A0cFU<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB48d8A0cFU>

-- 







From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Thu Aug  5 13:01:46 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:01:46 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] General meeting
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS922752A907F11B1B9905388900@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS922752A907F11B1B9905388900@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikb6=R-OynUyqyGUxtRcWyUai-bV1n=1MTzNGr-@mail.gmail.com>

The SIERA monthly meeting - Saturday, August 7 - has gained world wide
recognition!!

Come early.  Stay late.

National Weather Service SKYWARN instruction.

SIERA  - amazing attraction for the good of amateur radio.

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Sat Aug  7 23:13:05 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:13:05 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] The Anvil and the Downdraft
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS17A7C281B3309F426B063A88930@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS17A7C281B3309F426B063A88930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinSO=bmpGHU1KRDV4vAjOWSDG6L_bZ+_X7dT=dP@mail.gmail.com>

SIERA had a fine meeting on Saturday.  The Reno Weather Service provided an
interesting and enlightening program on Weather Spotting and the necessity
for spotters - hams make the best source.

We made it halfway through the discussion and have a promise for completion
at our September meeting - September 4th.

In the meantime we have our nets on Tuesday, 2m at 7:30 followed by the HF
net at 8:00.

Then, of course, we can look forward to Brad (WT6B) on Wednesday evening at
7:30 for the now famous "Watering Hole".

During the Saturday meeting a discussion was had concerning the possibility
of changing locations for our 4th Saturday social breakfast.  The consensus
was that a change is in our best interest.  Thus, on 8-28, we will meet at
Danny's (Ironwood and 395).  These folks have promised us the whole end of
the restaurant (directly ahead when you walk in the door) and they will have
enough cooks on hand to give us some needed attention.  It's worth a try and
it's important that we have a good turnout to get plenty of input.

Please plan on it - all of it.

SIERA - the voice of Amateur Radio in the Carson Valley.

From dick at k7vc.com  Mon Aug  9 11:07:42 2010
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:07:42 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] CW Operator's Gathering
Message-ID: <201008091507.o79F7kRF026186@pop1.greatbasin.net>

This weekend we will be hosting a national gathering of CW 
enthusiasts in Truckee, Reno and Virginia City. Anyone with an 
interest in CW is invited.
The registration fee is only required for the Saturday Night Banquet. 
The open-houses and other activities just need an RSVP.

Complete details at <http://k5rc.cc/CW.htm>http://k5rc.cc/CW.htm

Tom Taormina, K5RC
Virginia City NV
Home of W7RN and K7RC
<http://k5rc.cc>http://k5rc.cc   FOC 1760
"Communication is the problem to the answer" - 10cc

From kd7jmr at msn.com  Sun Aug 15 15:26:13 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:26:13 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] The week that is
Message-ID: <COL109-DS200992F2A94D4DF86B5224889A0@phx.gbl>

Lest we forget, a promise has been made that this will be the largest turnout ever for the SIERA 2m net.  That will be Tuesday at 1930 LT.  Listen up to prove the forecasters correct!

Then the HF net immediately follows.  This group is looking for a sign-in from Chicago.  Tune in to see if this is the week for that one.

You won't want to miss the "Watering Hole" on Wednesday at that magic 1930 hours.

As you recall, we will have our fine social breakfast on the fourth Saturday - that'll be the 28th - with a site change to Danny's, which is at the intersection of Ironwood and 395.  Same cordiality with a different venue.  Good service and good food.


SIERA - where the good things continue to happen.





From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Mon Aug 23 22:50:07 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:50:07 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Week 34
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS15C0E971C97562A128282C88830@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS15C0E971C97562A128282C88830@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikhYd8eyhWj4rW=Ek-WREtWv0QxP2AJQjGF2TgM@mail.gmail.com>

Quickly it is the third day of the 34th week of 2010.

This means, of course, that we will have an outstanding 2m net at 7:30,
followed by the HF net a half hour later.

Tuesday night at 147.33, the magic frequency.

Wednesday is the "Watering Hole" - same frequency - same time (1930 hours).

A couple days off and then we meet at Danny's on Saturday morning.  That'll
be 0800 for a sociable time with good friends.

Danny's is in front of the BW Minden Inn at Ironwood and 395.  Great spot.
Better food.  Good fun.


SIERA  -  where good things continue to happen.

Be there.

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Fri Aug 27 10:01:12 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:01:12 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] The Mutating Mars Hoax
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS46D849D1E955E552D014688860@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS46D849D1E955E552D014688860@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimN6kKimy3L5gfct0w5zVakxEFZ+LUjeJ=rG21v@mail.gmail.com>

 This is a rather interesting article and, if nothing else, it reflects on
how "simple" it is to make a purse out of a sows ear.  The address is
without a virus.

.http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/25aug_marshoax/

Thanks to 'radio pack' (UNR) for the story.


SIERA  - where we can enjoy the unusual as much as anybody else.

From glennt at charter.net  Fri Aug 27 10:44:24 2010
From: glennt at charter.net (Glenn Thomas)
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:44:24 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] The Mutating Mars Hoax
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimN6kKimy3L5gfct0w5zVakxEFZ+LUjeJ=rG21v@mail.gmail.com>
References: <COL109-DS46D849D1E955E552D014688860@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTimN6kKimy3L5gfct0w5zVakxEFZ+LUjeJ=rG21v@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1282920272.8264.2.camel@wb6w.ampr.net>

Uhhh... isn't this one more like makeing a sows ear out of a silk
purse?? ;-)

73 de Glenn wb6w 

On Fri, 2010-08-27 at 07:01 -0700, Dick Young wrote:
>  This is a rather interesting article and, if nothing else, it reflects on
> how "simple" it is to make a purse out of a sows ear.  The address is
> without a virus.
> 
> .http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/25aug_marshoax/
> 
> Thanks to 'radio pack' (UNR) for the story.
> 
> 
> SIERA  - where we can enjoy the unusual as much as anybody else.
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From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Sun Aug 29 20:11:31 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:11:31 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Week 35
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS802F86D11F8674E4458EE88890@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS802F86D11F8674E4458EE88890@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimObENfAONMtcKwASHdX9gCcU9d=V1xkJ654Cxu@mail.gmail.com>

There's always something special about week 35.  Maybe because it includes
Labor Day weekend and that signifies the end of the summer season and the
beginning of Fall and, pretty quick, the first white stuff.

This Tuesday we have the 2m net at 7:30.  Then, of course, the HF net at 8.

Wednesday Brad will bring us a end of summer addition of the "Watering
Hole".  That's also 7:30.

Saturday we have the pleasure of a special program.  Mark Spencer, from
ARRL, will rejoin us.  You remember Mark from Week 26 with his very special
presentation.  Here we are, nine weeks later, with another opportunity for a
great program.  If you were there at 26, you know you don't want to miss
35.  If you weren't there, here's an opportunity to correct that oversight.

Saturday, September 4th.  1 PM at the United Methodist Church in
Gardnerville.

SIERA - where we have a U2 pilot presenting a down to earth subject.

From kd7jmr at msn.com  Mon Aug 30 14:32:55 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:32:55 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Next meeting
Message-ID: <COL109-DS7B7E3CE458EC23F8D4B0888890@phx.gbl>

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) has as its goal the measurement, filtering and/or compression of real world analog signals.

Simple, huh?

Well, it can be a very complex subject to digest.  Isn't SIERA the lucky one on September 4th?

Mark Spencer, ARRL Education and Technology Program Director, will be with us to explain it in general lay terms.

You won't want to miss this interesting and informative presentation.

Saturday - 1 PM - United Methodist Church on Centerville Lane.


SIERA  -  where the education goes on and on.



From kd7jmr at msn.com  Mon Aug 30 20:06:32 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:06:32 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] TARA BBQ
Message-ID: <COL109-DS82DB2638B0C594C37A2A7888A0@phx.gbl>

TARA, our sister club, invites us to attend their upcoming BBQ.  

It's September 11 at noon.  Mormon State Park in Genoa.

If you can attend, please plan to bring a salad, dessert, etc.

Steaks are on TARA.

To get some idea of numbers please email me your intentions and I'll get the info to TARA.


SIERA  - enjoying the close relationship with our sister club in the Tahoe Basin.



From kd7jmr at msn.com  Mon Aug 30 20:21:29 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:21:29 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Website
Message-ID: <COL109-DS19FB69FA340EB6F710FB48888A0@phx.gbl>

Access the SIERA web site and note the home page, indicating the interesting subject of DSP for September 4th.

You surely don't want to miss this superior presentation.   


SIERA  -  the analog voice in a digital age.

SIERA  -  the digital voice in a analog age.



From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Tue Aug 31 08:58:55 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:58:55 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Newsletter
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS11A4B8C12EBA4D52C53114888A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS11A4B8C12EBA4D52C53114888A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikaKp-51acc0iZo3L-9Ne6Wbn6jCMjm7--d7fZ8@mail.gmail.com>

 The August SIERA newsletter is yours for the reading.


SIERA  -  the voice of amateur radio in the Carson Valley.

From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue Aug 31 09:41:29 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:41:29 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] (no subject)
Message-ID: <COL109-DS15E505F9973B16E7B785C9888A0@phx.gbl>

"Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing" is considered, by some, to be the finest textbook on the subject.  Fine print and 640 pages and, almost by magic, you're a graduate.

Of course, that's the really difficult way to learn the basics of DSP.

Far better you schedule your time to be with your fellow members on Saturday.

Mark Spencer, ARRL's Education and Technology Program Coordinator, will break it down into understandable terms.

You'll leave the session with a superior understanding of the subject.  In fact, you'll be able to understand compressing real-world analog signals, by converting A to D and sampling it.

Mark will take a complex subject, break it down into understandable form, and send us home with knowledge that will help with our future communications skills.

Saturday at 1 PM.  United Methodist Church in Gardnerville.


SIERA  -  where DSP is understood.



