[TMRA] TMRA WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 03/25/18

Sun Mar 25 08:38:01 EDT 2018

Hello everyone.
A Great BIG Thank You to all the members that turned out to volunteer for HAMFEST this year. It was a great day with excellent attendance, GREAT Vendors and Guests. 

New this week, There is a Venue change for LCARES due to NVIS Antenna Day and the need for help call has gone out for the Glass City Marathon!!!!

Also look for the Information from our friends at Hamvention.

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
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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!!!

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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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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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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. 

The TMRA is planning to set up at Fire Station 2 in Maumee. More information will follow as this event comes together.

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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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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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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

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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S.

The next ARES meeting will be April  27th 2018 at 0900 at Fire Station 2 Maumee Ohio 43537. 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 

In Ares related news

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

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
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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

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

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