[TMRA] TMRA WEEKLY ANNOUNCMENTS 04/08/18

Sun Apr 8 09:26:20 EDT 2018

Hello all ,

Thanks to all who made it out to Skywarn Training on Thursday.

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.

REMINDER: There is a Venue change for Ares Meeting THIS MONTH due to NVIS ANTENNA DAY, and help is still needed for the Glass City Marathon!!!!

Rob / KV8P Has announced a great new training session for our new Hams. Its on May 5th  and its designed as a relaxed gathering to get to know the club members and answer common questions. The details are listed here this week. Thanks to KV8P for doing this.

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
NEW HAMS TRAINING SESSION
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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MIKE / WA8SYD – STEVE / KC8TVW

TECHNICIANS LICENSE CLASS HAS STARTED AND THE NEXT CLASS IS SCHEDULED ON SATURDAY APRIL 21ST. THE V.E.TESTING SESSION WILL FOLLOW THAT CLASS AT ABOUT 3 PM  

The TMRA is now forming a spring Technicians License class. The class will follow the standard TMRA format. The second class is on Saturday April 21st 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 STILL NEEDED FOR THOS EVENT!!!!!

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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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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 73,
> 
> 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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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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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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 ROB / KV8P
Relaxed Learning Session: I'm new to Amateur Radio! Now what?!

 May 5th, 2018 from 9am-1pm

 Maumee Fire Station #2 (rear entrance of building next to blue water tower)

Join Toledo Mobile Radio Association Members at Maumee Fire Station #2  for a learning and Q&A session that should work to help newer Amateur Radio operator’s get started with some of the practical items that we all wish we knew when starting off in Ham Radio. :

This is going to be a very relaxed learning session which is a great place to get to know TMRA members and for newer amateur radio operators to ask questions related to items they are concerned about.  (going more in depth than the class when/if needed)

We'll discuss and help newer hams resolve some of the typical early ham radio challenges including (but not limited to) the following types of discussion items (no specific order);

1. Answer any early questions and discuss list of items that we all have soon after becoming a ham. (and worries that we each had)
2. Discuss Hand-held and mobile radio types / drawbacks and benefits. Who can help me program it?
3. What is needed to setup and use a mobile or "base" radio - in car or in home (and benefits and types).
4. Discuss Effective Radiated Power in terms of Antenna benefits - Discuss types of antennas indoor/outdoor options (and why). Horizontal vs. Vertical antennas.
5. Types of feed line and what you will need (and for what) - and where to find it.
6. VHF/UHF vs HF - Who can I talk to and when?
7. Discuss using local Repeaters, internet linked repeaters, PL Tones, (repeater book/radio reference), 
8 . Discuss Simplex vs Repeater typical etiquette (just so you know) - Examples: Q signals, calling CQ, breaks, etc.
9. First Contacts – what to expect (most important, you won't be judged so don't "sweat it".... really...)
10. Hamfests + Ham Conventions.- Why bother?
11. Where should I buy equipment and what are the risks?
12. Useful websites
13. Foxhunting and Satellites - how/where?
14. Where to find manuals and information?
15. If there is time: Antenna Analyzers and SWR Meters - what are they and when do I need one?
16. If there is time: N vs PL-259, vs SMA, versus BNC connectors
17. Benefits of organizations/clubs
18. Foxhunts - what are they and how does it work? Do I need anything?
19. HF - club events (what can I participate with?) - Operating events.
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MUSEUM SHIPS ON THE AIR WEEKEND
 June 1st  and 2nd 2018.

CQCQCQ THIS IS KILO 8 ECHO.
 KILO 8 ECHO, A SPECIAL EVENT STATION FOR MUSEUM SHIPS ON THE AIR.
 KILO 8 ECHO TRANSMITTING FROM ABORD THE COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER, MOORED ALONG THE SHORES OF LAKE ERIE IN TOLEDO OHIO.
 THIS IS KILO 8 ECHO  QRZ…..And then the fun begins…..

Museum Ship Weekend is approaching and there’s a lot to be done to prep for this event. This years event chairman is Tom / KD8WCD.
>From the “DOG HOUSE” high atop the Stern of the Schoonmaker, we will be setting up multiple Stations and the Antennas to work those stations. This will include the Clubs 20 Meter Crappy Pole Yagi, The antenna that will once again OWN 20 meters that weekend. 
Last Year the members of team K8E made over 1000 contacts during the event. Be sure to set aside some time to come out that weekend and get on the air. 
This is an excellent chance for new Hams to get out and join in a club event, and see what the TMRA is all about in the Field.
This event will be run under a special event call sign, That Call sign will allow any Licensed Amateur to get on the air for the event. This is a great chance for all our Technicians to get on the HF bands. Plus its just a ton of fun
 There will also be a lot of work to be done prior to the event. Watch for the call for help to go out on upcoming work parties.
.Watch for more info on the Museum Ships weekend in the Near Future!!!!!
73s 
FROM KILO 8 ECHO

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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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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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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 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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