From ka5bkg at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr  1 12:34:15 2007
From: ka5bkg at sbcglobal.net (Brian K. Gaskamp)
Date: Sun Apr  1 12:38:10 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Fw: [CTDXCC] New Google free broadband
Message-ID: <00eb01c7747b$96d52920$6401a8c0@Briancomputer>

Forwarding this from another list.


Brian,
KA5BKG



> This is very interesting.
> 
> Go to the google site. http://www.google.com/
> 
> Then follow the link for Google TiSP (Beta).
> 
> 73, Richard - K5NA
> 
> 
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> http://www.kkn.net/mailman/listinfo/ctdxcc
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From setxchris at earthlink.net  Sun Apr  1 13:47:07 2007
From: setxchris at earthlink.net (chris)
Date: Sun Apr  1 13:50:33 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Fw: [CTDXCC] New Google free broadband
Message-ID: <501562.1175449627508.JavaMail.root@elwamui-muscovy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Sooo cool!!! I am flushed with anticipation....but first I need to get the drain unclogged. Now I wonder if this will work on Monday ok?

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Brian K. Gaskamp" <ka5bkg@sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Apr 1, 2007 11:34 AM
>To: txham@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [TxHam] Fw: [CTDXCC] New Google free broadband
>
>Forwarding this from another list.
>
>
>Brian,
>KA5BKG
>
>
>
>> This is very interesting.
>> 
>> Go to the google site. http://www.google.com/
>> 
>> Then follow the link for Google TiSP (Beta).
>> 
>> 73, Richard - K5NA
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> CTDXCC mailing list
>> CTDXCC@kkn.net
>> http://www.kkn.net/mailman/listinfo/ctdxcc
>>
>
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From titan603 at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  4 20:50:41 2007
From: titan603 at sbcglobal.net (titan603)
Date: Fri Apr  6 09:43:48 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Texas Lighthouse Operations
Message-ID: <IAEHKAECHEIKIEKIJILHCEMBCFAA.titan603@sbcglobal.net>

If you have any interest in a contact or QSL from some of the Texas
lighthouses:  Barry, WA5DTK, will be operating from multiple lighthouses and
range lights on the Texas Gulf Coast (Galveston-Corpus Christi) including
participation in the ARLHS Spring Lights QSO Party.  14.270, 7.260, 21.370,
3.970-90, 14.035, 7.035, 146.58 (FM simplex).  Special efforts will be made
on Apr 7-8 (Saturday/Sunday) and Apr 14 (Saturday) to be on 40 mtrs at Dr
Pepper times (10am/2pm & 4pm CDST) and on 75 mtrs at 10:00pm CDST.

QSL to Callbook/QRZ address.

From N5IUF at aol.com  Tue Apr 24 15:04:31 2007
From: N5IUF at aol.com (N5IUF@aol.com)
Date: Tue Apr 24 15:10:24 2007
Subject: [TxHam] FW: Senate Bill 154 Alert
Message-ID: <d02.dfadf89.335faebf@aol.com>


DIRTY TRICK TIME IN AUSTIN

Senate  Bill 154 been scheduled for hearing Wednesday morning at 7:30 AM. 
That is
not  a typo....tomorrow morning at 7:30. It was a last minute addition to  the
original hearing public notice with the obvious intent to avoid any  publicity
and make it difficult for any opposition to attend the meeting.  

With less then 24-hour real world notice, it will be very difficult for  hams 
to
participate in the hearings. For those of us in West Texas and the  Texas
Panhandle, it will be impossible. We can still take action that may  have an
impact on the members of the committee hearing the proposed bill. We  need to
have as many hams fax or call the committee members TODAY. The  immediate need
is to contact the members of the Senate Transportation &  Homeland Security
Committee. I am attaching a PDF file that lists the  telephone number and fax
number for each Senator on the committee. It is  vital that we contact as 
many of
these Senators as possible and register our  opposition to the language in 
SB154.
As written, SB154 will make it almost  impossible for amateur radio operators 
to
continue to provide back-up  emergency communications for their community. 
Make
sure that you do not come  across as opposing the theme of SB154. We are
specifically asking for an  exemption for amateur radio.

John Dyer
AE5B  




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From N5IUF at aol.com  Wed Apr 25 11:43:37 2007
From: N5IUF at aol.com (N5IUF@aol.com)
Date: Wed Apr 25 12:25:31 2007
Subject: [TxHam] FW: SB154 Hearing Report
Message-ID: <c6e.dcd4562.3360d129@aol.com>

Hello folks,

I just received this message  from ARRL West Gulf Vice Director Dr. David
Woolweave , K5RAV. From this and  other message received out of Austin this
morning, your phone calls and fax  message were very successful in bringing 
our
problem with SB154's language to  the attention of the members of the 
committee.
Now it is time for us to back  off and let our Austin team resume 
negotiations.
The members of the committee  are now very aware that hams across the state 
are
watching. We certainly do  not want to appear combative because this very same
committee will also be  holding hearings on SB11 which is favorable to amateur
radio.

My  thanks to all of you that responded to the call. 

73,
John  Dyer
AE5B  




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From kb5ylg at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 25 15:02:49 2007
From: kb5ylg at yahoo.com (David Johnson KB5YLG)
Date: Wed Apr 25 15:08:46 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Communicator Call Out to South Texas
Message-ID: <257087.65441.qm@web32706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Please pass on word:

Texas Baptist Men Communicators on GO Status.

ALL AVAILABLE TBM COMMUNICATORS ARE NEEDED.

That includes Ham Radio operators and non-Ham Radio
Operators.

If you are on a different team of responders than TBM
Communicators and want to establish contact with TBM
Communicators, contact David Johnson at (817)507-9258.

Also needed: Spanish translators, persons with radio
priveleges in Mexico.

The south Texas communications unit is departing for
Eagle Pass.

Please pray.

Tornadic storms have destroyed upwards of 5000 homes
according to early reports. The government of Mexico
has requested TBM Disaster Relief help. It is believed
the many people are still trapped under the rubble.
Piedras Negras, Eagle Pass, others.

TBM is now in STATUS GO.

Contact Ernie Rice to coordinate before going.
(830)534-1211
Ernie Rice is the Field Coordinator (TBM Incident
Commander in the Field).

Communicators going please reply here with your
contact info and details so we know, or call Walt
DuBose at (210)216-9849, or David
Johnson at (817)507-9258.

Leo Smith is the Incident Commander at the DOC in
Mesquite (214)381-2800

First Baptist Church of Eagle Pass, Texas is the
rendezvous point.

HF Frequencies heard so far:
7285 kHz
7290 kHz

Relay Stations may be needed on 7260 kHz and others, I
will update you as soon as I know.

God bless you.

David Johnson KB5YLG
Vice President, Texas Baptist Men
State Director, Communications

http://www.texasbaptistmen.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tbm_comm_fellowship

From kb5ylg at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 27 20:19:00 2007
From: kb5ylg at yahoo.com (David Johnson KB5YLG)
Date: Fri Apr 27 20:25:10 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Re: Texas Baptist callout
In-Reply-To: <016101c7891a$fd3e1dd0$0d00a8c0@YOURC971DD89F5>
Message-ID: <410200.95997.qm@web32701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Christy:

We will need at least 5 relief operators Monday
through Friday next week.

Not a lot of HF or long distance traffic, but lots of
local traffic between various teams in the field.

Relay stations on HF can be helpful, too.  There isn't
much traffic and it's a long time between calls. 
Calling them and letting them know your prayers and
support would of course be great, too.

They should be monitoring 7.260 at least at 10-2-4
Texas time (Central Daylight Savings Time), or that i
UTC 1600, 2000, and 2200.

They are operating in the effected area on 146.430,
and they have an Armadillo Intertie link on 440
between San Antonio and Dallas.

Our Dallas monitoring station is W0GDS, San Antonio is
N5VRP, and the net control in the effected area is
K5STB.

They also check in periodically on the ARES net on
7.285/7.275 for traffic and on 3.873 +/- in the
evening and early morning.  Texas ARES and the ARRL
are working to support us, too.


As far as the work in progress, the last number I
heard was an estimated minimum of 1800 homes ruined
and families displaced.

Baptist operations I understand to be active there are
the tarpaulin units, chainsaw units, shower units,
Victim Relief Chaplains, kitchens and communicators.

The whitecap Field Coordinator there is Ernie Rice.

Texas Baptist Men headquarters for an official update
is (214)381-2800 or the website
http://www.texasbaptistmen.org

Also there is an effort under way to get operating
reciprocal priveleges expedited for operating on ham
frequencies in Piedras Negras, across the river from
Eagle Pass, Texas.  The Mexican government may respond
by Monday.

Many thanks and God bless to all who are with us in
the Spirit, far and near.

We pray for quick comfort and relief for the many
families whose lives are interrupted by the tragedy.

David Johnson KB5YLG
(817)507-9258 cell

--- Christy <christy@christyhardin.com> wrote:

> Could you please provide an update on the
> post-tornado progress? Information
> here is virtually non-existent, and those of us in
> Southbears are truly
> interested. If you need additional communicators,
> please put the word out.
> We really do not know how to help unless you tell
> us!
> 
>  
> 
> 73's
> 
> Christy Hardin
> 
> KB7BSA
> 
> 

From n5wbi at clearsail.net  Sat Apr 28 16:20:09 2007
From: n5wbi at clearsail.net (Steve N5WBI)
Date: Sat Apr 28 17:39:12 2007
Subject: [TxHam] Disaster Relief Training Event - May 19th, Amarillo, TX
Message-ID: <3790.68.91.112.148.1177791609.squirrel@www.clearsail.net>

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) Disaster Relief
Phase 1 Training - Basic Yellow Hat - Saturday, May 19th
The Church at Quail Creek, Amarillo, TX

Our next Phase 1 Basic Yellow Hat Training event will be held
in Amarillo, TX, at The Church at Quail Creek on May 19th.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM.  The training program will
begin at 9:00 AM.  Training will end around 5:00 PM.

Classes will be offered in Communications, Operations,
Feeding, and Cleanup and Recovery (Chainsaw and Mud-out).
Lunch will be provided at no cost by the SBTC Disaster
Relief Feeding Unit.

***ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS***

To volunteer to be trained as an SBTC Disaster Relief
Volunteer, you must:

(1) Be an active member of a Southern Baptist church.
(2) Have a letter of recommendation from the Pastor on
church letterhead for the individual(s) from that church.
(3) Be at least 18 years old.
(4) Be in good health.
(5) Have a servant heart.

These requirements are listed on our website:

http://www.sbtexas.com/missions/disaster_training_schedule.htm

Preliminary Agenda:

08:00 AM  Registration
09:00 AM  Ministry Area Training
          - Communications (Amateur Radio)
          - Operations (Forms and Logistics)
          - Feeding
          - Cleanup & Recovery (Chainsaw and Mud-out)
12:00 N   Lunch (Provided)
01:30 PM  Intro to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (all Areas)
04:30 PM  Dismiss

To speed up the registration process, all participants are
requested to download and complete the registration forms found
on our website:

http://www.sbtexas.com/missions/disaster_relief.htm

Click on the "Registration Form" button.  You can mail the
completed form with your registration fee to the address
listed on the form.

Please note that all participants will be responsible for
their own lodging and meals.  Lunch will be provided at no
cost by the SBTC DR Feeding Unit.  A complete schedule of
events will be sent with your confirmation.  A list of area
hotels will also be sent.

Please visit our Disaster Relief website:

http://www.sbtexas.com/dr

or call Amber Birmes, our Disaster Relief Ministry Assistant,
at (877) 953-SBTC for more information.

Serving Him,

Steve Ponder, N5WBI
Communications Task Force Director,
SBTC Disaster Relief Ministry
Cell:  713-299-7241  Home:  281-286-3440
Work:  281-244-6527  Fax:  801-382-1235
E-Mail:  n5wbi@arrl.net
Web:  http://www.sbtexas.com/dr/


