[TMRA] TMRA WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 040118
Bradley F Ruhberg
tmrainformation at gmail.com
Sun Apr 1 10:20:24 EDT 2018
Happy Easter to all ,
SKYWARN TRAINING IS THIS THURSDAY!!!!! INFO IS INCLUDED IN THIS EMAIL.
New this week, Rob KV8P and Tom KD8WCB spent some time on Wednesday, installing the new Sinclair Antenna for the 442.850 Repeater. Thanks to the guys for their hard work.
REMINDER: There is a Venue change for Ares Meeting THIS MONTH due to NVIS Antenna Day, and the need for help call has gone out for the Glass City Marathon!!!!
The Technicians class starts next Saturday, if you know anyone who wants to get licensed, this is an excellent change for them to sit in on a great class.
The TMRA General Meeting is April 11th at 7:30 pm. There will be a presentation on SCANNERS given by Bruce / AA8HS. The May meetings presentation will be on using the Clubs chosen Logging software. With all the Field Events coming up learning how to properly operate this software is important.
HAMVENTION BUS STILL HAS OPEN SEATS!!!!
Brad
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The following information is for the good of the club and its Members.
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CLUB EVENTS
Here is a list of events to look for as we get further into spring and summer.
THE GLASS CITY MARATHON
NVIS ANTENNA DAY
HAMVENTION / HAMVENTION BUS
THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
MUSEUM SHIPS WEEKEND
FIELD DAY
OHIO QSO PARTY
THE MUDDY MINI MARATHON
SYLVANIA TRIATHLON AND SUPER KIDS WEEKEND
OHIO STATE PARKS ON THE AIR
MONTHLY FOX HUNTS
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SKYWARN
The 2018 Skywarn Training Event is this week.
THURSDAY APRIL 5TH 2018
Registration will begin at 5:30 and the training program starts at 6:30.
The program typically lasts two hours, with a break in the middle, and a question and answer session at the end.
The event will be held in the Auditorium at St.Lukes Hospital in Maumee Ohio
St.Lukes Hospital
Main Auditorium
5901 Monclova Road
Maumee Ohio , 43537
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MIKE / WA8SYD – STEVE / KC8TVW
TECHNICIANS LICENSE CLASS NOW FORMING!!!
The TMRA is now forming a spring Technicians License class. The class will follow the standard TMRA format. The first class will be held on Saturday April 7th 2018. Two weeks later on Saturday April 21st the second class will meet
Both Sessions will be from 0800am to 1700pm(8am to 5pm).
The class is FREE and ARRL study Guides will be for sale for those needing them. This will be the last class for the current Tech Manual as its scheduled to change in mid 2018.
The April V.E. session will follow the class on the 21st and begin at around 3:00pm. The V.E. session is open to all so if you want to test in April contact KC8TVW prior to that date. Steve’s contact in is listed below.
Need more information, have a question or want to get into this class? Email Steve / KC8TVW
Kc8tvw at arrl.net
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GLASS CITY MARATHON
HELP IS NEEDED!!!!!
Spring is coming and so is the Glass City Marathon. This year the race is being held on SUNDAY APRIL 22nd and the start time is 0700am.
We have LOTS of spots to fill, so please consider giving some of your time to this GREAT event. If you would like to volunteer or need more information please contact
Rick Sharpe / K8RKS
You can contact Rick by phone at 419-471-0573 or you can EMAIL him at k8rks at arrl.net
Note: If you have never worked a public service event please let Rick know and he will try to pair you up with a more experienced Operator.
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HAMVENTION RELATED INFO
HAMVENTION BUS
Once again, the TMRA is pleased to announce that we have chartered a bus to go to HAMVENTION in Xenia Ohio.
The cost is $40.00. Look for Mike/WA8SYD at the General meeting and also at HAM FEST to sign up.
Look for Mike / WA8SYD for more info or to sign up for the Bus. Hamvention will be here before you know it!!!
If you need help getting in contact with Mike, email me your phone number, and Ill pass it onto him.
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Rich / KE8IJV
Rich is a DARA Volunteer at HAMVENTION, He has asked me to pass along the following information to anyone who maybe interested in volunteering.
If you wish to Volunteer at HAMVENTION please contact,
Jeff Everetts / N8IBW Jeff is the Volunteer Services and recruiting Chairperson. Many are need to help.
You can call Jeff at 937-782-9839 or Email him at everetts_1 at msn.com
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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
Look for the Silent Key Equipment at Ham Fest in front of the stage, near the Silent Auction, and Next to the Forums Room.
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NVIS Antenna Day
Stan, N8BHL has announced the date for NVIS Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th. Are you ready? Start your planning now! Like last year, we are planning on having the operation run from 10 – 4 EDT. Transmit power should stay at 100 watts for accurate signal comparison. You may operate anywhere, home, club, portable. Want to know more about what NVIS is? Go to: http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/nvis.html and learn all about Near Vertical Incident Scattering and how you can easily put up a NVIS antenna and participate in this great exercise.
Once again Steve / W8TER has put together a plan for NVIS Antenna day. The TMRA is planning to set up at Fire Station 2 in Maumee.
Maumee Fire Station 2
450 west Dussel Drive
Maumee Ohio, 43537
Here’s what he told me about his plan and needs for the event,
>From Steve / W8TER
> We are planning on comparing antennas and this is the day to do it. Operating time will be from 10 am to 4 pm.
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> I am looking for four volunteers to set up different NVIS antennas. Contact Steve at w8ter at arrl.net
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> The four antennas will be connected at one point where you can operate and try the different antennas for receive and transmit.
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> A comparison between the antennas will be made and discussion about their usefulness and abilities will take place.
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> The site will be open for additional antennas, either NVIS or DX however there will need to be coordination to avoid interference.
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> 73,
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> Steve, W8TER
If you can help, please contact Steve, his email is listed in the info above.
This is an excellent opportunity for those folks who have just finished taking the Tech Class to come out and see a club event as it happens. We will be operating under the clubs call sign so EVERYONE is welcomed to get on the air.
THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW THE ARES MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOVED TO THIS LOCATION FOR APRIL.
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FOX HUNT
The next Fox Hunt is scheduled for Saturday April 27th at 10:30 am following the ARES meeting.
The rally point will be determined as we get closer to the date of this event.
For more info, to volunteer, or to join the hunt contact Ron / N8RLH
rlhornbeck at att.net
The Fox Hunt is always weather permitting
THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW THE ARES MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOVED TO THIS LOCATION FOR APRIL.
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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S.
!!!!! VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR THIS MEETING, SEE INFO IN POST!!!
The next ARES meeting will be April 27th 2018 at 0900 at Fire Station 2 Maumee Ohio .
All are welcome.
Maumee Fire Station 2
450 west Dussel Drive
Maumee Ohio, 43537
Under the BIG WATER TOWER
Parking in the rear of the site
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
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TMRA NETS
ARES IN BRIEF NET on Sunday Nights at 1930 on the 147.270 Repeater. All are welcome to check in.
NEWCOMERS AND ELMERS NET
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.
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
DIGITAL SOUNDCARD NET
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
6 METER NETS
DAN / KE8UE
Dan KE8UE, has asked me to list his weekly 6 Meter Nets. Dan runs 2 informal roundtable nets every week on the 6 Meter Band.
The first is a repeater based net on Monday Nights on the TMRA 6 Meter Repeater.
The Second is an SSB based net on Thursday Nights on 6 meter SSB.
Everyone is welcomed to check into these social Nets.
Mondays at 9pm. Roundtable Net on 53.110 with a negative 1 Mhz offset (W8HHF Repeater)
Thursday at 9pm. Roundtable Net on 50.255 USB
Dan also advises that on the Second Monday of every Month he needs a Net Control Operator for this net.
ALL RADIO AMATEURS ARE WELCOMED TO CHECK INTO ANY TMRA NET.
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ROB / KV8P
Members of the TECH committee spent time on Wednesday installing the new Antenna on the 442.850 Repeater.
Here’s what rob had to say about it
>From Rob / KV8P,
: The newly purchased Sinclair 442.850+ repeater antenna is now installed/in place. It has a very good 1:1 match which we were happy to see. Feel free to try it out and pass us any coverage/signal change reports.
We do expect to make some additional power improvements to the transmitter (TBD/near future) but only the repeater antenna was changed at this time.
Big thanks to Tom (KD8WCD) for giving up his afternoon to help me get it installed today!
73, Rob (KV8P)
Thanks to the guys for their hard work, its good to see these Antennas going up and getting on the Air.
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TMRA FACEBOOK
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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TMRA WEBSITE
www.tmrahamradio.org the clubs Webpage, has lots of great info about our club and the hobby.
Included are the Calendar where you will see a full list of events.
The websites also has the clubs current and Archived News Letter(s).
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TMRA NEWSLETTER
The March 2018 Newsletter has been posted.
http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Newsletters/2018/Mar2018.pdf
Thanks to Glen / W8MUK for all the great work he does on the newsletter. If you have a suggestion, or would like to add content, to the TMRA Newsletter, please contact Glen. He is always happy to have the added help.
Glen / W8MUK
w8muk at arrl.net
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FUND RAISING
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
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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, a question, or just some information that you want help distributing to the club, please feel free to email me. I'm happy to help.
Brad / WB8RG
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TMRA Repeaters
147.270 + 103.5pl
147.270 + 250.3pl
224.140 – 103.5PL
442.850 + 103.5pl
927.025 – 131.8PL
442.750 + DSTAR
146.835 – C4FM/WIRES X
144.390 APRS DIGIPETER
53.110 – (1MHZ) NO PL
LIVE STREAM 147.270 AT
https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/25392
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www.tmrahamradio.org
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BRADLEY F. RUHBERG / WB8RG
TMRA INFORMATION OFFICER
tmrainformation at gmail.com
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