[TMRA] TMRA WEEKLY ANNOUNCMENTS 08/01/18

Wed Aug 1 22:24:30 EDT 2018

08/01/2018

 Hello all ,

There will be a SKYWARN meeting on Thursday at 7 pm at the 911 training center. The team will be continuing to work on the Net Scripts. See ARES section below for details. 

If you have not already done so please consider signing up for one of the days of the Sylvania weekend. We still need help on Sunday. These events, while handled by Lucas County Ares do not require you to be active in Ares to help. The Ares events are an excellent way to give back and support the community. That’s the very foundation of what Ham Radio is all about.
Hope to see you on one of the courses over that weekend. 

The Northwest Ohio Hospital Radio test will be this Saturday at 1300 local time. The Net will start on the 147.270 Repeater and then move around from that Point. See the ARES Section below for more information.

The TMRA Executive Board met last week. I was unable to attend but the report is that there are some new ideas coming in the near future. Be sure to keep an open ear for that.

There was a Fox Hunt last Saturday, I was not advised who the winner was, but Congratulations to that person or team. The next Fox Hunt will be announced in the near future.

The next TMRA Event will be the General Meeting in August, then the OHIO QSO Party followed by the Ohio Stare Parks on the Air Event. Information on all these events is included in this Email.

I apologize for the late release of this set of Announcements. I try to get them out over the weekend. I was unable to do that. Being as I am releasing this on Wednesday, and barring any unforeseen issues, this set of Announcements will be for this week and next week as well. 

As a reminder Membership Dues were up for renewal on July First. 

***NEW THIS WEEK***

SKYWARN!!!
Info on the NW ARES Hospital Net
Info on the Ohio QSO Party
The August Newsletter has been released and is posted  on the website. Click the Link below to read the Newsletter.

***COMING SOON***

Info on the August Meeting presentation by Tim Duffy/K3LR

Info on Fall TMRA activities

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The following information is for the good of the T.M.R.A. and its Members.

 EVENTS

Here is a list of events for 2018.

SYLVANIA TRIATHLON AND SUPER KIDS WEEKEND
OHIO QSO PARTY
OHIO STATE PARKS ON THE AIR
TMRA HOLIDAY PARTY
MONTHLY TMRA MEETINGS
MONTHLY ARES MEETINGS
TMRA V.E.SESSIONS
MONTHLY FOX HUNTS

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SYLVANIA SUPER-KIDS AND THE SYLVANIA TRIATHLON. 
Well the Sylvania events are coming up. The Sylvania Super Kids is 
Saturday, August 4th and has a start time of 7:30. This event takes 
about a dozen operators and finishes before 11. The following day is the 
Sylvania Triathlon which also starts at 7:30. It takes 20+ operators and 
the course closes at 1:30. Please consider giving some of your time to 
one or both of these events. If you'd like to volunteer or need more 
information please contact me at either k8rks at arrl.net or 419-471-0573.

OPERATORS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR SUNDAY!!!!

Rick K8RKS
k8rks at arrl.net
419-471-0573

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ANTENNA UPDATE AND LIFT PARTY INFO.

We now have the new Sinclair 146.835 (C4FM Digital Fusion Repeater) and the 442.750 (D-Star) antennas on top of the tall building downtown Toledo!  The Tower Maintenance Company did a great job accompanied by a few of our members to "get them lifted".  Big thanks for their efforts!

Now the fun part starts!  

Sunday, July 29th at 7:30am - Weather dependent, we will be lifting the new D-Star Sinclair repeater antenna into place on the downtown building.  This will only take a team of 4-5 people to complete and should be relatively quick to accomplish.  If we complete the lift in short order (as I believe we can), we may also make our way over to the UT campus building roof to start erecting the new 224.140 antenna base (and quite possibly install the new 224.140 antenna).  Whatever doesn't get done will be scheduled for a date later in the fall.

Saturday, August 18th at 9am - Weather dependent, we will be lifting the new 146.835 Sinclair repeater antenna into place on the downtown building.  This is the exact same antenna as the 147.27 antenna that we just lifted (so many of you already know the "drill", as this will be quite similar...).  We'll be looking for a team of 10-11 people for that lift.  

Please contact Rob (KV8P) at kv8p at kv8p.com if you can help!  Sign up to help if you can.

NEW DSTAR ANTENNA IS ON THE AIR

The new D-star antenna is in place.  Working good and near perfect match.  18w out of duplexers and a whopping 100mw reflected.  W8MAL, AA8HS, KD8WCD, K8EEE, N8APZ, KE8IJU and myself KV8P in the work party today.  Tom also drilled new holes for mounting and re-purposing the Super-stationmaster as the remote receive antenna here in a couple weeks.

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OHIO QSO PARTY
The Ohio QSO Party is on August 25th (12 Noon - Midnight) and will be held at Maumee Fire Station #2 in Maumee (just in front of the big blue water tower).  Park behind the building and come on in and join us!  This is a fun event as all of the other states try to talk to stations in Ohio!  It is also a good chance to familiarize yourself more with contesting (and to socialize with other TMRA members).

We'll start setting up before 10am on the 25th (we'll need help setting up please), and the contest starts at Noon and goes all day until midnight.  Well operate for the full 12 hour so long as there are operators that would like to "stay at it".  (if not, we'll break down early, no pressure)

We'll likely be operating both CW and SSB (the allowable modes for this event). You can contact a station 2x per band (once on CW and once on SSB).  

We'll operate in the "multi-operator" category for the event.  We aren't limited on transmitters, so if you want to setup and run a station, we can accommodate 2 or 3 (only limited by our space).  Please let Rob (KV8P) know if you'd like to set up a station so that we can coordinate bands/antennas a bit.  

For us (and other Ohio Stations), our multipliers are the 49 states (minus Ohio). Our exchange will be RS(T) and "Lucas" (county).

We'll be again using the N3FJP logging software for this event, therefore, we could use logging help as well, so stick around and help if you can!

We'll be sharing the operating time for this, so don't feel bad about asking, "Hey, do you mind if I sit down and give it a whirl?"  Most all of of us will gladly let you drive and log for you!

Look me up with any questions and we'll try to keep on ear on 147.27 at least during setup!  

- Rob KV8P (kv8p at arrl.net

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OHIO STATE PARKS ON THE AIR
>From Toby Hiteshew
KE8CZO

Sat Sept 8. 2018

Set up will begin at 07:30

The Event will run until 5:00 pm

This event, while geared towards newer Operators is open to anyone who wants to participate.

The Event is open to all Armatures as well as the Public.

It is encouraged that the newer hams handle the set up.  If you have not set up an event before, then this is your opportunity to learn to do so.

All Antennas will be free standing. This means that no Trees will be used to support Antennas. In fact we will be at Maumee Bay State Park in a completely open field. This affords us the opportunity to experiment with different Antennas. 

If you have an antenna that you have made, or want to try, this is the perfect Event to give it a go. 

We will be securing food from area vendors, If you wish to eat at this event you must pre-register. This allows us to know the number of folks we need to feed.

We will be operating under special event call-sign W8H. W8H is a provisional call-sign. This allows use of the entire Amateur Spectrum, including Extra Class. Any person can operate in any area of the Band, as long as there is a control Operator with the appropriate Privileges at, and in control of the Transceiver. This makes this the perfect Event for Technicians and Generals to try out the Extra Class Portions of the Bands. There will be plenty of Extra class Operators on hand at this Event.

This is a TMRA event, Participants will need to be a TMRA member in good standing to set up an antenna and station, however all are welcome to attend and participate. 

We are in need of Elmers to be on hand to help setup and Guide the newer Operators.

If you wish to participate you are encouraged to contact Toby/KE8CZO. Toby will also be taking sign-up’s at the August TMRA General Meeting.

You can contact Toby at

Ke8czo at gmail.com

Please include your name ,cellphone and email address.

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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S.

The next ARES meeting will be AUGUST 25th 2018 at 0900. The meeting will be held in the private Basement Dining Room at St. Lukes Hospital in Maumee Ohio. 
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 

SKYWARN
The next meeting is  August 2, 2018
Time: 7:30 P,M
Location: 911 Training Center
               2127 Jefferson
               Toledo, Ohio 43604
Topic: Net Control and recent Storms. The NWS has confirmed an EF0 Tornado effected Oregon Ohio Sunday Night.

HOSPITAL TEST
Northwest Ohio A.R.E.S. Hospital Net
August 4th  2018

The purpose of this net is to help provide communications between hospitals in NORTHWEST OHIO.
Is there a Hospital in your county?
Can it communicate?
Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm
147.270 (pl 103.5 or 250.3)
Downtown Toledo link is 147.270 pl 250.3
All Check-ins are welcome.

There is still a need for an Operator to cover Toledo Hospital. If you wish to cover that unit or wish to join in at another unit contact Brian/WD8MXR.
Wd8mxr at arrl.net

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FOX HUNT

WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON THE NEXT FOX HUNT

Thanks to Ron/N8RLH and his team for running the Fox Hunt.

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220 Repeater
The 220 repeater is back on the Air and working as expected. It has a frequency of 224.140 with a Negative 1.6mhz offset and no PL Tone is set at the current time.
147.270 REPEATER

The big 27 Machine has been having some issues. The Tech Committee has been working hard to get them resolved. The Repeater is on the Air and available for use. Watch for more info on the Big 27 in the near future.

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 ****TMRA MEETINGS****

TMRA Tech Committee
When: Mon, AUGUST 13TH 7PM-9PM
Where: Maumee Fire Station #2 Maumee Ohio
Description: Technical committee Meeting. This meeting is open to TMRA Members and Invited Guests only.

TMRA General Meeting
When: Wed, AUGUST 8TH  7pm – 9pm
Where: Electrical Industries Building 727 LIME CITY ROAD, ROSSFORD, OH 43460 
Description: General Business Meeting, This Meeting is open to the public.

TMRA Executive Committee
When: TBA  
Where: Maumee Fire Station #2 Maumee Ohio
Description: Executive board members meet to discuss Club Business. This meeting is open to TMRA Members and invited guests only.

TMRA V.E.Session 
WHEN: The second Saturday of each Month.08:15-10:15
Where: Maumee Fire Station #2 Maumee Ohio (some exceptions exist)
Get or Upgrade your license with the TMRA V.E Team. 
NO WALK-INS PLEASE !!!
Contact Steve/KC8TVW at kc8tvw at arrl.net

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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 (see note #1 below)

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)THIS NET IS CURENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO REPEATER ISSUES. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW

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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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 AUGUST 2018 Newsletter has been posted. 

  http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Newsletters/2018/Aug2018.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. 

NOTE FROM WB8RG
It takes me some time every week to put together this email. I do the best I can to proof this entire list every week. If you  see a mistake, please feel free to notify me and I will correct it asap. 

Brad / WB8RG
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TMRA Repeaters

147.270 + 103.5pl
147.270 + 250.3pl
224.140 – no pl at this time
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**** CURRENTLY OFF THE AIR

LIVE STREAM 147.270 AT
https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/25392

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  www.tmrahamradio.org

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NOTE #1

****Newcomers and Elmers Net****

If you want to try your hand at being Net Control please contact Dave. You do not need to be an expert to run the net. Remember Net Controls job is to control the Net, not to necessarily  be the Star Role or the primary voice of information. Dave / KD8EVN can be contacted at kd8evn at arrl.net

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 BRADLEY F. RUHBERG / WB8RG
TMRA INFORMATION OFFICER
 tmrainformation at gmail.com

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