[TMRA] Weekly Email 01/16/18

Tue Jan 16 11:28:01 EST 2018

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

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 CLUB EVENTS
  Winter Field Day

January 27th, 2018
MAUMEE BRANCH LIBRARY
501 RIVER ROAD
MAUMEE OHIO
The purpose of this event is to help operators have fun and get hands on help with operation and setup of FLdigi and FLmsg. MMSSTV is also an option.
Bring your 2 meter radio and your laptop. An interface such as a signalink is optional.
Operators will be on hand to assist you through trouble shooting and operation. 
Get on the air with digital soundcard modes.
We also want to have fun making HF contacts using digital soundcard modes during Winter Field Day.
Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Talk-in 147.270 (pl 103.5 or 250.3)
Downtown Toledo link is 147.270 pl 250.3
All are welcome.

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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. There will be a V.E. Test session after the class on the 21st. 
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.

Need more information, have a question or want to get into this class?  Email Steve / KC8TVW
Kc8tvw at arrl.net

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TMRA HAMFEST 2018

                                                   HAMFEST 

                                   SUNDAY MARCH 18TH2018

        OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – STUDENT HEALTH AND ACTIVITY CENTER
                                      30335 OREGON ROAD
                                         PERRYSBURG OHIO

                                           8 AM TILL 2 PM

                                        TICKETS ARE $8.00
                                                                    CHILDREN AGE 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE

                                   DEADLINE FOR TABLE APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 11TH

TESTING/LICENSING INFO
REGISTRATION AT 08:45
TESTING STARTS AT 09:00
BRING A PHOTO ID 
UPGRADING? BE SURE TO BRING A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSE
TEST FEE IS $15.00
THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE FOR THE TESTING SESSION
PARKING IS FREE

FOR MORE INFO ON TMRA HAMFEST VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT 

TMRAHAMRADIO.ORG

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Rob / KV8P
 The TMRA 6 meter repeater is now officially "on the air" (as of December 22nd). The frequency is53.110 with a 1 MHz negative offset (repeater receives on 52.110).  Note that we have noticed that many radios are not programmed with an automatic offset for 6 meters (or have the wrong offset for a different country).  Therefore, you may need to configure the offset spacing in your radio which typically can be done via a visit to your radio manual.  This setting is often one in your radio's menu setting. 
The repeater will eventually be in 103.5 pl tone squelch, however, it is currently in carrier squelch for testing.
Thanks to Rich (KQ6EF) for his major role in bringing the 6 meter repeater online!  Also, thanks to Rich, Tom (KD8WCD) and Mike (W8MAL) for raising the repeater antenna!
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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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 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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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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FOX HUNT

The next Fox Hunt scheduled for January 27thhas been cancelled.
Look for a Fox Hunt after the February ARES meeting.
rlhornbeck at att.net

THIS EVENT WAS  EFFECTED BY WINTER FIELD DAY!!!!! 

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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S.

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

WINTER FIELD DAY WILL NOT EFFECT THIS EVENTS TIME OR LOCATION!!!!

Be sure to visit the ARES website.
lucasares.org 

In Ares related news

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

Are you interested in learning more aboutDigital 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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LCARES INC

From Richard / KA9IVY 

LCARES Board Member Nominations

LCARES, Inc. is the legal corporate arm of Lucas County ARES.  It holds property, seeks grants, and enters contracts to support the work of Lucas County ARES.  LCARES, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio.

The Board is composed of 9 members.

The Lucas County Emergency Coordinator (Lowell “ Skeet” Kern - KD8KXD) is an ex-officio member.

The Class of 2018 is:
Richard Brownlee, KA9IVY: President
Brian Harrington, WD8MXR: Treasurer
Brent Stover, WD8PNZ: Statutory Agent
Rick Sharpe, K8RKS,

  The Class of 2019 is:
Tom Szuba, K8XXA: 2019:  Vice-President
Tim Gray, KD8IZU: 2019:  Secretary
Chuck Krukowski, KB8FXJ: 2019
Mike Farkas, N8GBU: 2019

The class of 2018 will complete their term when a new class of 2020 is elected.  Four trustees will be elected at the January meeting of Lucas County ARES, January 27, 2018.  Any qualified Amateur is eligible for nomination.

A qualified Amateur has a valid license as an Amateur Radio operator, is a registered member of Lucas County ARES, is 18 years old or older, and, should be prepared to meet any EmComm requirements needed for LCARES or LCARES, Inc. to be eligible for financial support. Under the terms of the ASPR FY-12 Grant at least 50% of the Trustees need to have ICS100, 200, and 700 training.
Current Trustees are eligible for re-election. 

The board meets at 8:00 a.m. prior to the Lucas County ARES meeting in February, April, July, and October, and when a special meeting is called according to the bylaws.  Person nominated should normally be able to attend the regular meetings.

Persons interested in serving can submit their name to Richard Brownlee, KA9IVY at ka9ivy at arrl.net, or 419-450-0466, or at my home, 3716 Mapleway Drive, Toledo, OH 43614 to have their names placed in nomination.  Nominations will be accepted from the floor, if the person nominated has agreed to serve and meets the requirements above.

Richard D. Brownlee, KA9IVY
President, LCARES, Inc.

Those who have submitted their request to be nominated for the class of 2020 which will replace the class of 2018 are:
Brian – WD8MXR
Rick – K8RKS
Brent – WD8PNZ
Brad – WB8RG 

I have decided, since I am going into full retirement sometime this year that it is time for me to step down.  I would like to do some travel, and spend some more time on the air.  I have enjoyed this opportunity to serve the Amateur Radio Community.

Nominations are still open, and nominations can be made from the floor, if the person nominated has agreed to accept the nomination, and meets the requirements above.

Richard D. Brownlee
Consultant for Transformation
Presbytery of Detroit
Also dba KA9IVY, Pa, Grandpa
(419) 450-0466 

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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. 

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

From Dave / KD8EVN

As always I must thank the Alternate Net Controls and check in Elmers, you
REALLY help the Net Control Station and the Net.

If you can keep up as an Alternate Net Control, you will soon be running
your own net.

The more net controls the BETTER, you keep the 147.270 repeater active on
Sunday nights.

BELOW THE WEEKS WE NEED NEWCOMERS AND ELMERS NET CONTROLS/TOPICS FOR JANUARY

1/28/2018 NET CONTROL NEEDED TOPIC WINTER FIELD DAY DEBRIEF WHAT DID AND DID
NOT WORK

Pick a topic or question to get the net talking. Get ALL of the check ins
talking and on the air.

Give back to the hobby and have some fun while improving your communication
skills.

If you can take a Sunday phone me at 419-893-8811 or drop me an email at: 

Kd8evn at arrl.net

73,

Dave

KD8EVN

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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

http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Newsletters/2018/Jan2018.pdf

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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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SKYWARN

A date has been announced for the 2018 Sky warn Training Event. Due to a change at NWS the session will be held on a week night.
The date for the Event is
THURSDAY APRIL 5TH 2018
It starts at 1830 pm
The event will be held in the Auditorium at St.Lukes Hospital in Maumee Ohio
More updates about Sky warn will follow in future weeks.

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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 happy to help. 
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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
http://w8hhf.myl2mr.com/

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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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