From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue May  4 15:32:24 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 12:32:24 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Coming up
Message-ID: <COL109-DS16579581276D93BFF581C788F30@phx.gbl>

"Who's that knocking at my door"?, cried the fair young maiden.

"Open the door and let me in, it's Barnacle Bill the Sailor" came the voice from outside.

So, as we peek through the shutter to see who this really is, we get a glimpse of what awaits SIERA during the Month of May and into early June.

Each Tuesday evening brings us the SIERA net on 2m at 7:30 on the NV7CV repeater.   A great listing of Net Control Operators all month.  Then, following at 8 is the HF net.

Every Wednesday we'll catch up with "The Watering Hole" at 7:30 on that same NV7CV repeater.

Then, on the 22nd of May, we join the fair young maiden at Sharkey's for a fine breakfast and even finer fellowship.  Maybe, by then, Barnacle Bill the Sailor will be back on his pirate ship, far out on the briny deep.

Ah then, June, when many good things start to happen.

SIERA will get it started on June 5, our regularly scheduled monthly meeting.  Mark Spencer will be our program and he brings a wealth of radio knowledge to us.  As the ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator, Mark instructs wireless technology at the Teacher's Institute.

More later on Mark, but look forward to a dynamic program.

Next day - the 6th - TARA is absorbed in the "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride" around the Lake.  SIERA members are invited to participate in this fun activity.  See Don at drmcroberts at charter.net<mailto:drmcroberts at charter.net>. You'll be glad you did and sorry if you don't.


SIERA - the voice of Amateur Radio in the Carson Valley.  Where good things happen.





  




From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue May  4 19:37:04 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 16:37:04 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Fw: Scrapbooks for SIERA
Message-ID: <COL109-DS185ECE2E4F7DAAEF27B92688F30@phx.gbl>


.From: wt6b<mailto:wt6b at charter.net> 
.
Subject:: Scrapbooks for SIERA


I am in receipt of the SIERA scrapbooks and will bring them somewhat up to date.

However, I would like to ask for some current information:

PEX:  Brad and I will be out of town for the barbeque.  Would someone take a few pictures for me - especially one of Dorothy!

Any questions, please call or e-mail.   Thank you - Linda



Linda Smith (WT6B/YL) has agreed to take on the very considerable task of bringing our history current and the above was recently sent to your Board.  It's been several years since this was done, so much of our history has been "lost".

Well. maybe not "lost".  Anybody able to supply Linda with pictures, articles or most anything that can be placed in our historians possession will be greatly appreciated - that would take care of our "current information".

If you have anything to offer, please help with this task....your grandchildren will appreciate it!!

To Linda:  SIERA sincerely thanks you for taking on this formidable task.  Future generations of SIERA members will love it.


SIERA - the voice of Amateur Radio in the Carson Valley



From dick at k7vc.com  Mon May 10 11:52:31 2010
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 08:52:31 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Wind Advisory for Carson City, NV
Message-ID: <201005101552.o4AFqZtW029942@pop1.greatbasin.net>

Wind Advisory
Statement as of 4:18 AM PDT on May 10, 2010

...Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 5 PM PDT
this afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory...
which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 5 PM PDT this
afternoon.

* Southwest winds will increase this morning to 20 to 30 mph with
   gusts up to 55 mph.

* Winds will decrease later this afternoon and this evening as a
   cold front pushes through the area.

* Motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution and remain
   alert for sudden gusts or cross winds...especially on Highway
   395 south of Reno.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Secure outdoor objects which could blow around during gusty
winds. Check our website at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA
Weather Radio for updates on this situation.
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com


From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue May 11 19:30:23 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:30:23 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] DEATH RIDE
Message-ID: <COL109-DS230C983122D7F55F791D9588FA0@phx.gbl>

The famed DEATH RIDE is right around the corner!

TARA has supplied communications for this bike ride for many years and is considered an integral part of the infrastructure necessary for the success of this world class bike ride.

SIERA members are requested and encouraged to work with TARA members during this fun project.

The date is July 10, a Saturday.  Radio operators are stationed at 13 different locations, mostly water stops for the 3500 bikers.  The route is 129 miles over 5 passes with elevation changes covering more than 15,000'.  A tremendous challenge for the riders and a great operational activity for radio operators.

If you'd like to be a part of this 30th Anniversary party, just hit "reply" with your request.  Take a look at .deathride.com for more details.

TARA will make it work for SIERA members - another example of the close relationship between two ultra fine radio clubs.


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



From kd7jmr at msn.com  Wed May 12 09:38:11 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 06:38:11 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Newsletter
Message-ID: <COL109-DS128AFD1A569C34D11B0CB088FB0@phx.gbl>

Dale (KV7S) put together a fine and informative piece on our repeater for the May SIERA issue.

Take a look at it and some other information under the "Newsletter" tab at .cvhams.com.

While at it consider tonight's "Watering Hole".  Brad (WT6B) will handle us through a number of questions and answers.  Good education!

Seeya there!


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





From kd7jmr at msn.com  Wed May 12 23:10:04 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 20:10:04 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] June 5 meeting
Message-ID: <COL109-DS142E10DA6BDA353548D25988FC0@phx.gbl>


Just how do you capture SIDs?

First, perhaps, is to know what a SID is.

"Standard Instrument Departure" if you do some instrument flying.  But that's not us.  

"Sudden Ionosphere Disturbance" if you're interested in ham radio.  That's us!

Changing suddenly, and of relatively short duration, the physical state of the lower ionosphere will affect radio-electrical emissions.

Capture it and substantially increase your signal value.

OK, that's 2% of the equation.

The other 98% is explainable and it will be done by Mark Spencer at the June 5 SIERA regular meeting.

With over 45 years as a ham radio operator, there's little in our hobby that gets by him.  Mix in substantial time as a teacher and educator, add in the fact that Mark is the ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator and, for icing on the cake, throw in 20 years with the Air Force flying, among others, B-52's and U-2's.  We end with a fellow of substantial knowledge, more than able to pass on that knowledge in understandable fashion.

Mark Spencer.  June 5.  United Methodist Church on Centerville Lane.  1 PM.


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



From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Mon May 17 10:35:43 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 07:35:43 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] This week
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS34F3D1E6B7078ABA8A5B388E00@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS34F3D1E6B7078ABA8A5B388E00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikkO-igKRK3Icxo5fAK4Eu09HCX_z9Ew04SHyMJ@mail.gmail.com>

 Hot Ziggatee!  Another fine week for SIERA members.

Tuesday at 7:30 is the 2m net, followed at 8 by the HF net.

"The Watering Hole" comes to us at 7:30 Wednesday.  Since Brad (WT6B) is
AWOL, it'll be interesting to see if anybody's there.  Let's hope so because
so much can be learned.

Saturday at Sharkey's.  8 AM for great comradeship, good coffee and all the
food you can eat.


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

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Mon May 17 10:33:54 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 07:33:54 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] This week
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS34F3D1E6B7078ABA8A5B388E00@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS34F3D1E6B7078ABA8A5B388E00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTil72bZ3YizUwrW8SYbJD5EU5iGA1rg9OGkBe7ER@mail.gmail.com>

 Hot Ziggatee!  Another fine week for SIERA members.

Tuesday at 7:30 is the 2m net, followed at 8 by the HF net.

"The Watering Hole" comes to us at 7:30 Wednesday.  Since Brad (WT6B) is
AWOL, it'll be interesting to see if anybody's there.  Let's hope so because
so much can be learned.

Saturday at Sharkey's.  8 AM for great comradeship, good coffee and all the
food you can eat.


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

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Tue May 18 23:20:30 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:20:30 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] EmcommWest
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS22698AB4EC250B6DFC2D3D88E20@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS22698AB4EC250B6DFC2D3D88E20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinQoJvGOcQETD5sLCO2odDvVQh9FA75FK9zflba@mail.gmail.com>

 SIERA had the pleasure of supporting EMCOMMWEST2010 in several ways.  One
was the donation of a raffle prize to be given to the winner at the
volunteer dinner, held on May 15th.  The prize?  A FT-250 Yaesu HT.

The winner was James Wright, KD7KKO.  James was very active as a volunteer
at the event and is a Dayton resident.  James gained his amateur license in
2000, after attending a SIERA 10 week class.

SIERA congratulates James as a winner.  EMCOMMWEST2010 has thanked SIERA for
contributing to the success of the dinner as well as the entire event.

SIERA is proud to do their part.


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

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Thu May 20 23:44:03 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 20:44:03 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Saturday Morn.
Message-ID: <AANLkTinu3GHJ5QfOnq6RiMb99aYlMD0UAoC1jCun_94W@mail.gmail.com>

Hot Ziggity II

Saturday!  8 AM at Sharkey's.  Great fellowship.

Y'all come!


SIERA - the voice of Amateur Radio in the Carson Valley

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Sun May 23 15:22:13 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 12:22:13 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] June 5 meeting
Message-ID: <AANLkTimF5YYefmwOPqd2CuY4vlNLcEgkCPAN8dmn5sul@mail.gmail.com>

For 2010, the Boy Scouts initiated a couple of long forgotten merit badges.
One is the "Signaling" Merit Badge.

Mark Spencer, ARRLs Education and Technology Program Coordinator,
will explain some of the history of this Merit Badge and how we can help our
local Scouts achieve a level that few have experienced.  Falling into the
"old'n days of texting" we can help others experience some nostalgia.  Fact
is, maybe we can experience some of that ourselves.  The badge is a pair of
crossed semaphore flags.  It's a treasure, only available this year.

Going from SIDs to old time signaling is quite a jump.  Only a person of
great talent can master the transition.

Requirements for the Signaling merit badge:

   1. Make an electric buzzer outfit, wireless, blinker, or other signaling
   device.
   2. Send and receive in the International Morse Code, by buzzer or other
   sound device, a complete message of not less than 35 words, at a rate of not
   less than 35 letters per minute.
   3. Demonstrate an ability to send and receive a message in the
   International Morse Code by wigwag and by blinker or other light signaling
   device at the rate of not less than 20 letters per minute.
   4. Send and receive by Semaphore Code at the rate of not less than 30
   letters per minute.
   5. Know the proper application of the International Morse and Semaphore
   Codes; when, where, and how they can be used to best advantage.
   6. Discuss briefly various other codes and methods of signaling which are
   in common use.

Set aside June 5 at 1 PM.  Mark Spencer at the United Methodist Church.
You'll be glad you saved the date.


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

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Mon May 24 09:20:30 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 06:20:30 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] This week
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS163827B59769FC7276F68988E70@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS163827B59769FC7276F68988E70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTina_j0QDLOqletD3wyHB6kTHhUXxV5VeQn19yiI@mail.gmail.com>

  Another fine week for SIERA!

2m net at 7:30 Tuesday, followed by the HF net at 8.  Don't miss them!

"Maggies back in town" on Wednesday.  Well, maybe not Maggie, but Brad's
back.  Don't miss his triumphant return to "the Watering Hole" at 7:30.

And what's right around the corner?  The Pony Express
Re-ride!  You have questions?  Ask away on Wednesday!  Or Tuesday with a
direct contact to Will (KD7NIR).


SIERA - where the good stuff happens.

From kd7jmr at msn.com  Thu May 27 12:56:30 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:56:30 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Good home
Message-ID: <COL109-DS701730E5E5D1A3DF8FE2988EA0@phx.gbl>

I have a slightly used Sharp Plain Paper Inkjet FAX machine, looking for a good home.

It's probably 6-7 years old but has had minimum use.  It is operable and has no damage.

If you belong to an organization, or know of one, that would like this machine, please let me know.

There is no charge.

Dick    kd7jmr 

From webmaster at recordcourier.com  Fri May 28 15:59:37 2010
From: webmaster at recordcourier.com (recordcourier.com)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 15:59:37 -0400
Subject: [SIERA] Pony Express marks 150 years
Message-ID: <4F290BE8-70E5-482C-9C35-2AAE5ADE7076@mail05.publicus.com>

I think you would be interested in reading this.

Link to the story: http://www.recordcourier.com/article/2010100519820

In case you missed it...

Contact Will (KD7NIR) if you'd like to participate as a radio communicator.  Lots of fun!

Best Regards
dick



From kd7jmr at msn.com  Sat May 29 09:09:32 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 06:09:32 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Obituary: Iris Diana Klemme
Message-ID: <COL109-DS162B2B77DC42B11BF13C9B88EC0@phx.gbl>

It is with a heavy heart that the awareness of a loss of one of our own is passed to our membership.

Herb Klemme is a long time member of SIERA and, over the years, has been an active participant in our many activities.  Herb has been a part of many TARA bike rides, as well as very active in DCART.  Because of Diana's lengthy illness, Herb has been by her side night and day.

Our condolences to Herb and the entire family.
Link to the story: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/2010100529531<http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/2010100529531>

SIERA - where sadness sometimes creeps into our hearts.




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From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Sat May 29 09:27:01 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 06:27:01 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Diana Klemme
Message-ID: <AANLkTinLKTl67v-37V2N_V-Zg1UUckLu1JQ4jRc9nsKN@mail.gmail.com>

This will get you to the article:

www.nevadaappeal.com/article/2010100529531


Sorry about the confusion.  MSN seems to want to double the address, thus
making it non-op.

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Sun May 30 11:27:29 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 08:27:29 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] . AA7MR
Message-ID: <AANLkTinuxDjl1kmlh_OqvnrdmA1t0wK5IZkiUiXw_zk2@mail.gmail.com>

In remembrance of Diana Klemme, the SIERA  June 5th meeting is canceled.



Herb Klemme, AA7MR, has been an active member of SIERA, TARA and DCART until
 recently when his devotion to his wife required him to be her caregiver.



On June 5th from 1-2: PM at 1840 Chaise Drive, Carson City (Herb and Diana?s
home) family and friends will gather to reflect on Diana?s beautiful spirit.




You are invited.

From kd7jmr at gmail.com  Mon May 31 12:54:32 2010
From: kd7jmr at gmail.com (Dick Young)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 09:54:32 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Bustin'
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS7F1FE40B8A95E96F6347D88EE0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS7F1FE40B8A95E96F6347D88EE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTilZJVjSCrQAl6S2l3PDak2KyJ1xdL3eQcAMv-62@mail.gmail.com>

  June is bustin' out all over!!

Tomorrow we have our usual nets...2m at 7:30, followed by the HF net at 8.

Then Wednesday sees us with "The Watering Hole" at 7:30 on NV7CV.

*OUR PLANNED GENERAL MEETING, SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.*

This Saturday, we honor the life of Diana Klemme at 1 PM.  A short memorial
and an opportunity to express our feelings to Herb (AA7MR) and the family.
SIERA members are invited to the Klemme home, located at 1840 Chaise Drive
in Carson City.

We have been asked to give them an approximation of the number of our
members that will be at their house between 1 and 2 PM.  Rather than bother
the family with numerous calls, please let me know if you can be there.
I'll pass the number to Herb.  Call me at 782-3292 or send an email.

Many SIERA members are contributing to the AMBBR communications challenge on
June 6th.  A commendable experience.

The ponies are running from Woodfords to Genoa on June 8th.  Many SIERA
members will be involved for the next several days, until we wave goodbye at
Ibapah on the 12th.

Just short days later, on the 17th, is the famous SIERA potluck at Lampe
Park.  This get together is to recognize our members for their contribution
to the re-ride, as well as the several riders that will join the group.
Will (KD7NIR) has a special memento for all participants.  You'll want to be
there.

We'll have more on the potluck later!


SIERA - where June becomes a special time for the voice of Amateur Radio in
the Carson Valley.

