[TCARC-NTX] FW: The 2003 NTX APRS Workshop Needs Your Help

[David Johnson]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ARRL Web site [mailto:memberlist@www.arrl.org] 
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:25 AM
> To: kb5ylg@yahoo.com
> Subject: The 2003 NTX APRS Workshop Needs Your Help
> 
> 
> The 2003 NTX APRS Workshop is only weeks away. This is 
> shaping up to be an excellent event. And there are still 
> opportunities for APRS-knowledgeable people to contribute on  
> a number of levels and help to make the event a success.
> 
> The following announcement is from the event coordinator, 
> John Beadles, N5OOM. I hope you will consider attending the 
> APRS Workshop and if you're able, helping in some way.
> 
> 73,
> Roy Rabey - AD5KZ
> ARRL NTX SM
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------
> Howdy!
> 
> Preparations continue for the 03 NTX APRS Workshop.  As we 
> come down to the wire, we're finding the gaps in our 
> presentation schedule. More volunteers are needed to help 
> make this a sucessful event.  People interested in 
> volunteering for any of these positions should send email to 
> me at n5oom@arrl.net or call me at 972-898-0843.
> 
> NEED PRESENTERS OR HELP BUILDING PRESENTATIONS
> 
> Introduction to Xaster
> Intro to MacAPRS 
> Intro to PocketAPRS
> Configuring TNCs
> Building and configuring the TinyTracker
> 
> If you want to present, but don't feel that you can build the 
> presentation, or are able to help build the presentation but 
> don't want to present, please let me know.
> 
> APRS for SPECIAL EVENTS PANEL
> 
> I'm also looking for hams who have either been a PSE 
> coordinator or been net controllers during events where APRS 
> has been present.  I'd like these individuals to participate 
> in a discussion panel regarding the deployment of APRS for 
> such events.
> 
> WORKSHOP VOLUNTEERS 
> 
> If you are willing to help out fellow hams get their APRS 
> stations together, please volunteer to work the open 
> workshop, being managed by Barry Goldblatt, WA5KXX.  All 
> manner of expertise is needed for this part of the event, including:
> 
> APRS Software configuration
> TNC configuration 
> Computer operating systems
> Radio configuration
> Transmission lines & antennas
> Data cables
> Power cables
> TNC <-> Radio cables
> 
> Volunteers should bring their own tools and supplies where possible.
> 
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> ARRL North Texas Section
> Section Manager: Roy C. Rabey, AD5KZ
> ad5kz@arrl.org
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