[TMRA] Weekly Announcments

[Bradley F Ruhberg]

Hello All,

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL !!!!

It was good to see so many of you, at the  Christmas Party . Thanks to all who braved the snow to make it out to Rossford.
A big thanks to all who worked so hard to make the party happen, I’m looking forward to next year.

The following is information for the good of the club and its Members. 

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Rich / KD8WCB
 Is looking for people to join him in a Digital Antenna Analyzer Build. The Estimated cost of this project is around $55.00. 
If you need more info please look in the November edition of QST Magazine. There you will find a write up of the unit on page 40. 
If you want to join in the build or for any other info please contact Rich. 
 rich.peper at gmail.com
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Chrissy / KC8UFV
Is hosting a surface mount clock build. The cost is $15.00 
The build will take place following the February 2018 V.E.Session. 
The build will be held at Maumee Fire Station 2 on Dussel Drive in Maumee on Feb 10th 2018 at 10:00. 

Orders for the clocks must be received by Chrissy no later then Jan 1st to allow time for shipping from China. 
For more info or to order a Clock Kit see Chrissy at one of the Meetings or e-mail her at 
kc8ufv at gmail.com
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There will NOT be a Fox Hunt in December 

The next Fox Hunt will be January 27th 2018 at 1030am (weather permitting). Contact Ron / N8RLH for info or to sign up. You do not need to be signed up to participate. New to Fox Hunting? No problem, we will pair you an experienced Hunter at the Hospital.
rlhornbeck at att.net
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There will NOT be an ARES meeting in December. 

The next ARES meeting will be January 27th 2018 at 0900 at St.Lukes Hospital. We meet in the private Basement Dining Room for the meeting. Want to have Breakfast before the meeting? Many ARES members meet at 0800 for Breakfast in the Cafeteria before the meeting. All are welcome.
Want or need more info about Lucas County ARES? Contact Lucas County ARES E.C, Skeet / KD8KXD.
Kd8kxd at arrl.net

Be sure to visit the ARES website.
lucasares.org 

In Ares related news

Be sure to check in with the ARES in brief net on Sunday Nights at 1930 on the 147.270 Repeater. All are welcome to check in.


Are you interested in learning more about Digital Modes? Well then be sure to check into the FLDIGI Net every Tuesday Night at 1930 on the 147.270 repeater. All are welcome and New Operators are encouraged to check in and get up to speed on FLDIGI and MMSSTV. Its informative and a lot of fun.
For more info contact Steve / W8TER.
  w8ter at arrl.net

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The next TECH Committee meeting will be the second Monday of January 2018

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RON / N8RLH 
Has asked me to announce that he still has some Silent Key equipment for sale. 
For more info contact RON at
419-345-6382
or
 rlhornbeck at att.net
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Are you new to Ham Radio, or so you just feel inexperienced, perhaps  you just have a question that you need answered?
 Be sure to tune into the TMRA Newcomers and Elmers net each Sunday night at 8pm. This Net follows the ARES in brief Net on the 147.270 Repeater. 

In related news

Net Control Stations for the Newcomers and Elmers Net are needed. If you would like to take the Net and try your hand at Net Control, or if you have a topic to suggest for the Net, get ahold of Dave / KD8EVN 
 kd8evn at arrl.net


Due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays there will not be a Newcomers and Elmers net on December 24th or 31rst. HOWEVER, a lot of times an impromptu net will spring up, so if your in the shack, be sure to tune up the repeater. 147.270
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Don't forget to stop by the TMRA FACEBOOK  page

Do a Facebook search for TMRA and check it out. Don't forget to give us a like so you can be sure to get notified of updates. 

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www.tmrahamradio.org the clubs Webpage, has lots of great info about our club and the hobby.  Be sure to stop by the website. 

Also, don't forget that the clubs current and Archived News Letter(s) can be found on the Web site. 
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Don't forget to sign the TMRA up as your Organization of choice at  Kroger Community rewards and Amazon Smile.  This results in a donation to the club as a portion of your purchase. 

Smile.amazon.com
https://www.kroger.com/topic/columbus---community-rewards


NEW This Week

From, Tom / KD8WCD

W8YZs Shack in Monroe Michigan is being shut down. David has fallen into poor health and his Shack Equipment is being sold.
This is very sad news. The list of equipment for sale is extensive and if your interested in more information Tom has provided an email to contact.

For more info contact Kevin / kd8vin at info at mmis.us
Or
Tom Hadeed at thadeed at bex.net 

The TMRA wishes W8YZ all the best. 

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The next major event for the TMRA will be WINTER FIELD DAY. More info in the near future on that event!!!!

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My Final

The TMRA Information Officer is here to help you stay in touch with club activities. I am also here to help you promote your activities.

If you have an activity, or just some information that you want help distributing to the club, please feel free to email me. I'm here to help. 

73s

Bradley Ruhberg/WB8RG 
TMRA Information Officer 
tmrainformation at gmail.com



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BRADLEY F. RUHBERG / WB8RG
WB8RG at ARRL.NET
TMRA INFORMATION OFFICER

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