[TMRA] TMRA WEEKLY ANNOUNCMENTS 081818

Sat Aug 18 10:37:43 EDT 2018

08/18/2018

 Hello all ,
I apologize for the lack of Announcements over the last few weeks.

Wow there’s a lot to report this week so lets get to business

The Lucas County ARES Meeting is next Saturday Morning at 0900am.
Skeet/KD8KXD has asked me to announce that the meetings location HAS BEEN MOVED. The Meeeting will now be held at Maumee Fire Station 2 in Maumee. See below for the new location and address.

The TMRA Ohio QSO Party Event will also be at Fire Station 2 in Maumee next Saturday.
All the information for this event is listed below

The Saturday after Labor Day, TMRA will be hosting the Ohio State Parks on the Air Event at Maumee Bay State Park. See the Information for this Event listed below as well.

The TMRA has two great presentations coming up at the September as well as the October Meetings.
In September we will welcome Jim/K8MR for a presentation on Mobile Contesting
In October the TMRA will host Dr. Bob Heil for a Live Remote Presentation.
These should both be excellent presentations.

The TMRA is happy to announce the creation of the TMRA Instagram Account. This account will allow the club to share Photos with its members as well as the General Public. Instagram is a fun Social Media Outlet that is related to Facebook. If you have an Instagram account I invite you to follow the Club. If you are New to Instagram or are not yet involved I encourage you to consider checking it out.
The TMRA can be found on Instagram by searching tmrahamradio. Bruce Hammond AA8HS will be the Social Media Manager for this Account. Thanks to Bruce for taking it on.

The TMRA is looking for members to join the new WELCOMING COMMITTEE. We need between 7 and 9 members who are willing to be available at Meetings and Events to welcome new Members, new Hams as well as Visitors to those events and Meetings. The Committee is in the beginning stages, the members of this Committee will have a role in its foundation and in creating its operational guidelines. This will be an important role as we will be the face of the Club as it relates to new and potential new Members.
If you are interested in helping the club grow and welcome new Friends by being on this committee please contact me. My contact info is listed at the bottom of the page. WB8RG

It was expected that the TMRA Tech Committee would be installing the new Fusion Antenna on Saturday August 18th. I do NOT have confirmation that this task was completed. Stay Tuned for more info on the new Fusion Antenna. Thanks to all those that gave their time to get this Antenna On The Air.

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

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

***NEW THIS WEEK***

Info on the Ohio QSO Party
Info on Ohio State Parks on the Air
Info on the TMRA Instagram Page

***COMING SOON***

Info on the TMRA Fall Tech Class
Info on a possible New Ham Seminar (I’ve got my license now what)
Info on The TMRA Holiday Party
Info on the TMRA 2019 Event Schedule

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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.

OHIO QSO PARTY
OHIO STATE PARKS ON THE AIR
TMRA FALL TECH CLASS
TMRA HOLIDAY PARTY
MONTHLY TMRA MEETINGS
MONTHLY ARES MEETINGS
TMRA V.E.SESSIONS
MONTHLY FOX HUNTS

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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.

******LOCATION CHANGE******

The next ARES meeting will be AUGUST 25th 2018 at 0900. 
The meeting will be held at Maumee Fire Station 2.
THE CHANGE IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO HAVE QUICK ACCESS TO THE TMRA OHIO QSO PARTY ACTIVITIES

MAUMEE FIRE STATION 2
450 WEST DUSSEL DRIVE
MAUMEE OHIO
IN FRONT OF THE BIG WATER TOWER
PARKING IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY

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 

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FOX HUNT

The August Fox Hunt has been cancelled to allow for the TMRA Ohio QSO Party activities.

WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON THE NEXT FOX HUNT

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

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 ****TMRA MEETINGS****

TMRA Tech Committee
When: Mon, SEPTEMBER 10TH 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, SEPTEMBER 12TH 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: EXPECTED SEPT 26TH 7-9 PM (THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED) 
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.
EXECUTIVE MEETING ARE CALLED ON A AS NEEDED BASIS BY ROB/KV8P

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 SOCIAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION SOURCES

TMRA FACEBOOK

The TMRA FACEBOOK  page is a very active source of information on both Club as well as General Ham Radio Information. The Media Managers for this account keep the page updated and full of great content, be sure to stop by and check it out.

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

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 INSTAGRAM 
The TMRA Instagram account is www.instagram.com/tmrahamradio
Bruce/AA8HS is the Social Media Manager for this account has the account up and running and is putting our Clubs Pictures and other fun Ham Radio related Pictures on the page already.
Be sure to stop by and check out the page.
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TMRA WEBSITE

www.tmrahamradio.org the clubs Webpage, has lots of great info about our club and the hobby. 
Webpage Manager Zack/N8ZAK is doing an excellent job with our Site. 
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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