[TMRA] TMRA ANNOUNCMENTS 092318
Bradley Ruhberg
bfruhberg at hotmail.com
Sun Sep 23 09:04:16 EDT 2018
09/23/2018
Hello all ,
I’m trying a slightly different format this week. I’m adding a Section, its called, Things to know about.
This section will replace the long opening that this e-mail tends to have. This Header Section will be reserved for immediate important info only.
=>TMRA Executive Committee
When: Wed. SEPT 26TH 7-9 PM
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.
=>OCTOBER 6TH IS THE ARES S.E.T.
***NEW THIS WEEK***
Info on Skywarn Training
Things to know about
Info on Lucas County ARES 2018 S.E.T
***COMING SOON***
Info on The TMRA Holiday Party
Info on the TMRA 2019 Event Schedule
Info on Winter Field Day 2019
Things to know about
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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 late 2018 and Early 2019.
TMRA FALL TECH CLASS
NEW HAM SEMINAR
TMRA HOLIDAY PARTY
TMRA WINTER FIELD DAY
TMRA 2019 HAMFEST
TMRA SPRING TECH CLASS
LCARES GLASS CITY MARATHON
MONTHLY TMRA MEETINGS
MONTHLY ARES MEETINGS
TMRA V.E.SESSIONS
MONTHLY FOX HUNTS
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FALL TECHNICIANS CLASS
The TMRA Education Committee has released the schedule for the Fall Technicians Class. The class schedule will follow our traditional style. Two classes held two weeks apart and a V.E. Testing Session after the final class. The Class is FREE, you will have to provide your own book, or one can be purchased from the TMRA ($25.00). The testing session will cost $15.00 which is the standard fee set by the ARRL.
THE DATES ARE AS LISTED BELOW
CLASS ONE WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 27TH 2018 FROM 08:00 TILL 17:00
CLASS TWO WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10TH 2018 FROM 08:00 TILL 17:00 (This includes the V.E.Session)
Both classes will be held at
LUCAS COUNTY EMS TRAINING CENTER
2127 JEFFERSON AVE
TOLEDO OHIO 43624
To Enroll in the Class, or for more Information please contact
STEVE STALKER / KC8TVW
419-467-3734
kc8tvw at arrl.net<mailto:kc8tvw at arrl.net>
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND DISTRIBUTE THE FLYER FOR THIS CLASS. THE FLYER CAN BE FOUND AT
tmrahamradio.org
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NEW HAMS SEMINAR (I GOT MY LICENSE, NOW WHAT?)
Congratulations, you have studied and passed your element and received you first Amateur Radio License.
NOW WHAT?
What Radio should I buy?
Should I buy new or used Equipment?
What Aspects of Ham Radio should I get involved in?
What Activities should I get involved in?
What Club should I join or should I join one at all?
And many many other Questions.
Welcome to The HUGE world of Ham Radio, this hobby has so many aspects that the new Ham can explore. This 4 hour Seminar is designed to help you gain clarity and hopefully answer some of the questions new Hams have. We hold this Seminar two times a year, within a few weeks of the completion of our Spring and Fall Tech Class. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a FREE Seminar. There will be Equipment and experienced Hams on-site. Come on out and meet the Club Members and get a look at some of the Radios, and bring your questions. We will get them answered and help get you on the road to the world of Amateur Radio.
The Fall New Ham Seminar
Saturday November 17th 2018
Maumee Fire Station 2
450 west Dussel Drive
Maumee Ohio
Look for the Big Blue Water Tower
Parking in the rear
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
The TMRA is looking for someone to head the Holiday Party Committee. Several members have volunteered to assist but we need someone to take the lead role. If your interested please contact Rob / KV8P. You can e-mail him at kv8p at arrl.net<mailto:kv8p at arrl.net> . Thanks to everyone who agreed to assist. The Holiday Party is held on the second Wednesday of December.
Have you attended a Committee Meeting? You should. There is a whole lot of Club Business that is handled in the Committee Meetings. If you want to be a pert of the clubs Operation be sure to participate at the Tech Committee and the Executive Committee. Information on their Schedules is listed below.
Rob / KV8P is in the early stages of a planning trip to Contesting Station K3RL in West Middlesex Pa. (Youngstown area) if your interested in taking a day trip to one of this Amateur Radio Superstation, get in touch with Rob / KV8P. Robs email is kv8p at arrl.net<mailto:kv8p at arrl.net>
Here’s a link to an article on the K3LR Station. https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/amateur-radio-superstation-k3lr.445092/<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.qrz.com%2Findex.php%3Fthreads%2Famateur-radio-superstation-k3lr.445092%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33b84704ef074815b2ed08d61bd34043%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636726991469610807&sdata=qEmNgwIMC%2FnB%2F2Xjs%2Bo6yNLjlOyF1LWMjZruzo%2BAWjA%3D&reserved=0>
Are you interested in sitting on the Executive Board and being a integral part of the Club Leadership? Do you have a background in Accounting or Book keeping? The TMRA is looking for a new Treasurer. Current Treasurer Rich / KD8WCD is looking to train a new Candidate so he can retire. If you think you would like to accept this challenge please contact Rob / KV8P. kv8p at arrl.net<mailto:kv8p at arrl.net>
The TMRA is looking for Members who are interested in sitting on the Auditing Committee. The Committee will meet sometime in the Winter and conduct an Audit of the Clubs Activities. This is an Important function to assure the club is functioning in accordance with its By-Laws. If you would like to participate contact Rob / KV8P. kv8p at arrl.net<mailto:kv8p at arrl.net>
The TMRA is still looking for Members for it Welcoming Committee. I will be heading this new committee in the beginning and hope to turn it over to a willing member after it up and running. I have a total of 4 Members so far and would like 2 more. We will be forming this Committee from scratch, so Members will help in determining the operating function and direction of the committee and then will help get the committee on-line. This is an excellent opportunity to help new Hams and new Members have a great experience at the TMRA.
If you are interested in adding your name to the list of committee members please contact me. Id like to thank those who have already volunteered for the Committee.
Brad / WB8RG
tmrainformation at gmail.com<mailto:tmrainformation at gmail.com>
At the October General Meeting the TMRA will host Dr. Bob Heil / K9EID for a Live Remote Presentation.
In November Chrissy KC8UFV will be giving a Presentation on the National Medical Disaster Team.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS WINNERS OF AMATEUR OF THE YEAR.
RICH / KD8WCB TMRA TREASURER
TOM / KD8WCD TMRA VICE PRESIDENT
The TMRA thanks these guys for all they Do.
The TMRAs current total Membership is 138.
Membership dues were due July 1rst. For more info or to renew your Membership Contact Ernie / K8EEE you can find his info on the TMRA website under Membership Tab, or email membership at tmrahamradio.org<mailto:membership at tmrahamradio.org>
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FOX HUNT
For information or questions on the Fox Hunt contact Ron / N8RLH at n8rlh at arrl.net<mailto:n8rlh at arrl.net> . We hope to see there.
Thanks to Ron/N8RLH and his team for running the Fox Hunt.
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LUCAS COUNTY A.R.E.S
The next ARES meeting will be OCTOBER 27TH 2018 at 0900.
The meeting will be held at
St.Lukes Hospital in the private Basement Dining Room.
Come out early and join us for Breakfast in the Cafeteria.
All are welcome.
Want or need more info about Lucas County ARES? Contact Lucas County ARES E.C, Skeet / KD8KXD.
Kd8kxd at arrl.net<mailto:Kd8kxd at arrl.net>
Be sure to visit the ARES website.
lucasares.org<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flucasares.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9b52eafd4a7a41351b6708d58703f748%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636563373465253682&sdata=WLYYE39kjqJhGpIIDUmficW5Cjq015zZuLHUbxFNpJE%3D&reserved=0>
LUCAS COUNTY ARES S.E.T.
The ARES S.E.T. (situational emergency test) will be held Saturday October 6th. Its expected to start at 10:00 am and continue until at least Noon.
The Primary SET Frequency will be 147.270 + / 103.5 pl.
The NCS will call the set and guide the net through several operational Directives.
The drill will include Hospital to Hospital Communications using FLDIGI, FLMSG and include the use of several ICS forms.
Lucas County Ares has also incorporated the use of MMSSTV (Slow Scan TV) into its Emcomm plan. MMSSTV will be used during the SET this year to pass visual Information.
Station to station Communications using Simplex Frequencies will be tested as well.
The NCS will attempt to have several stations communicating at once on various frequencies and then reporting back their results.
We will also be attempting to make HF contacts on the OHDEN Net, as well as on the States DMR Talk Group.
The Net will be based around the Lucas County ASPR Hospital Radio Bi-Monthly Test, all stations are encouraged to listen, check-in and participate.
This Years Scenario is a Massive Winter Storm (circa 1978) effecting N.W.Ohio
For more info on the SET contact Skeet / KD8KXD kd8kxd at arrl.net<mailto:kd8kxd at arrl.net>
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SKYWARN
The next Lucas County Skywarn Meeting will be Thursday October 4th at 19:30 pm.
The meeting are held at the
Lucas County EMS Training center
2127 Jefferson Ave
Toledo Ohio
All are welcome
There will be a presentation on Severe Weather related topics and general discussion.
The November Skywarn Meeting will be a NET TRAINING SESSION. This session will include a presentation on Net Protocols and Procedures. After the Presentation there will be a Mock Net, with discussion to follow.
WINTER SKYWARN TRAINING.
Yes the rumor is true, Skywarn will now include WINTER SEVERE WEATHER Training.
The format of the Training Schedule will change as well. Moving forward there will be two Sessions per Year. One Year the Session will be in the Spring and the following Year it will be held in the Fall.
The first FALL SKYWARN TRAININ SESSION for our area has been announced.
SKYWARN SPOTTER TRAINING
With Winter Weather Training
Thursday October 11th 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sentinel Career and Technology Center
793 East Twp. Rd 201
Tiffin Ohio
For more information contact
Michael A Klaiss
Emergency Management Administrator (Seneca County)
mklaiss at senecacountyohio.gov<mailto:mklaiss at senecacountyohio.gov>
NO-PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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****TMRA MEETINGS****
TMRA Tech Committee
When: Mon, October 8th 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, October 10th 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: Wed. SEPT 26TH 7-9 PM
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<mailto: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<x-apple-data-detectors://48>. 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<mailto: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<mailto: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<x-apple-data-detectors://38>. 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<x-apple-data-detectors://55>. 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<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftmrahamradio&data=02%7C01%7C%7C51efc9de7ab54e9ed59c08d616528086%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636720940945485978&sdata=CbtxJK%2Bh2uZqYma%2BNcW04zQzp8%2FsaUakYuxqJWBzaoA%3D&reserved=0>
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<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmrahamradio.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9b52eafd4a7a41351b6708d58703f748%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636563373465253682&sdata=hWz0oh1PlDWvrXiXitfsoArvuO69U%2FWP52zHNBaXakQ%3D&reserved=0> 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 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter has been posted.
http://www.tmrahamradio.org/Newsletters/2018/Sep2018.pdf<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmrahamradio.org%2FNewsletters%2F2018%2FSep2018.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7C51efc9de7ab54e9ed59c08d616528086%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636720940945485978&sdata=3iP1brWnxXknrqaG8%2Fyyp72l0F%2BxpFGv9K78BWN%2FnLE%3D&reserved=0>
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<mailto: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<x-apple-data-detectors://60> Community rewards and Amazon Smile. This results in a donation to the club as a portion of your purchase.
Smile.amazon.com<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9b52eafd4a7a41351b6708d58703f748%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636563373465253682&sdata=L2uKj94ReV%2FpRsFflfoiP%2BFT3Y5sX5GWT5NdhuSzXAs%3D&reserved=0>
https://www.kroger.com/topic/columbus---community-rewards<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Ftopic%2Fcolumbus---community-rewards&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9b52eafd4a7a41351b6708d58703f748%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636563373465253682&sdata=mTzoH1DhcHMjUmwdFjt%2F7JTYU%2Fib5oMhOZzn8lXhOGI%3D&reserved=0>
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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<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.broadcastify.com%2Flisten%2Ffeed%2F25392&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9b52eafd4a7a41351b6708d58703f748%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636563373465253682&sdata=VcApaPkD1eaAPI6Pp%2FSrkwtlyaQAhKK3rFqsnuVLbqg%3D&reserved=0>
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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<mailto:kd8evn at arrl.net>
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BRADLEY F. RUHBERG / WB8RG
TMRA INFORMATION OFFICER
tmrainformation at gmail.com<mailto:tmrainformation at gmail.com>
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