From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Jan  7 19:16:42 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2024 19:16:42 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ARES Monday, Taco Tuesday, and no-contest break
Message-ID: <CAEeTWa+RQvn+9o=mN48VCFGH3DVRmwNK4oQcpRa_y6GH60GcOg@mail.gmail.com>

Remember the ARES net on Monday at 9:00 PM, including North Central WV SSB
net on 144.210 Mhz. USB just before that at 8:30 PM.

On Tuesday there is Taco Tuesday at Los Mariachis Restaurant in University
Town Centre at noon.

Plus, this week we should celebrate the no-contest holiday, since there is
no major HF contest until February 10-11, the CQ WW RTTY WPX contest, which
is still not really a big deal for most of us.  This is the time to put up
antennas, since it is a likely time of year for snow, rain, and wind
storms, and any antenna erected during these conditions is guaranteed to
stay up forever. Also, you know that your ham friends are not going to be
having weekend outdoor barbeque parties.

I just thought of something.  With all the difficulties I have had with
antennas and hardware this year, and I am sure many of you have gone
through similar years, perhaps a better name for our hobby would be hamn
radio.

My amp is working again, so I will go back to QRO 73 with

88,
Jan, KX2A
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From sjdevience at gmail.com  Sun Jan  7 19:49:02 2024
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2024 19:49:02 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ARES Monday, Taco Tuesday, and no-contest break
In-Reply-To: <CAEeTWa+RQvn+9o=mN48VCFGH3DVRmwNK4oQcpRa_y6GH60GcOg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEeTWa+RQvn+9o=mN48VCFGH3DVRmwNK4oQcpRa_y6GH60GcOg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQAAv4mgbE7J_ARiEWK0Dn1jH6Uwpg=qJ0rZCM274bBTAg@mail.gmail.com>

But there is the ARRL VHF contest the weekend of Jan. 20, and FM09 could
always use more representation. So while you're doing that antenna work
don't forget to put up your 40 element yagi and your 1.8 m dish.

Stephen, N8URE

On Sun, Jan 7, 2024, 7:17?PM Jan Ditzian <ditzian at gmail.com> wrote:

> Remember the ARES net on Monday at 9:00 PM, including North Central WV SSB
> net on 144.210 Mhz. USB just before that at 8:30 PM.
>
> On Tuesday there is Taco Tuesday at Los Mariachis Restaurant in University
> Town Centre at noon.
>
> Plus, this week we should celebrate the no-contest holiday, since there is
> no major HF contest until February 10-11, the CQ WW RTTY WPX contest, which
> is still not really a big deal for most of us.  This is the time to put up
> antennas, since it is a likely time of year for snow, rain, and wind
> storms, and any antenna erected during these conditions is guaranteed to
> stay up forever. Also, you know that your ham friends are not going to be
> having weekend outdoor barbeque parties.
>
> I just thought of something.  With all the difficulties I have had with
> antennas and hardware this year, and I am sure many of you have gone
> through similar years, perhaps a better name for our hobby would be hamn
> radio.
>
> My amp is working again, so I will go back to QRO 73 with
>
> 88,
> Jan, KX2A
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From n8ozy at comcast.net  Sun Jan  7 19:53:51 2024
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:53:51 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ARES Monday, Taco Tuesday, and no-contest break
In-Reply-To: <CAEeTWa+RQvn+9o=mN48VCFGH3DVRmwNK4oQcpRa_y6GH60GcOg@mail.gmail.com>
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 11 13:48:15 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:48:15 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Pittsburgh NWS High Wind Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba32w1mG2norzuYFcjpUw-Oe0PT=MeK3Bi957p2VYHQh7Tw@mail.gmail.com>

The Piittsburgh National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for
our area. This is for tomorrow (Friday) between 1000 and 2200 EST. Winds
are expected to be between 30-40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. (Let's hope
that our antennas stay up!)

The greater impact will be on the ridge locations. Less impact is expected
in lower areas such as Morgantown. Nevertheless, if possible, please
monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater (145.430MHz,  PL=103.5) during the day
tomorrow.

The full text of the warning from the NWS follows below.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
Jeffrey Fritz

======================================================================

PAZ073>078-WVZ510>514-121015-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0002.240112T1500Z-240113T0300Z/
Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Bruceton Mills, Davis, Terra Alta, Kingwood,
Hazelton, and Coopers
Rock

128 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 11 17:35:38 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:35:38 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Current Wind Forecast for Our Area
Message-ID: <CAAoba32CPao9SkOW2eHC_Kic0GSH-V0Ba1QhDDyjkcZQLtTERA@mail.gmail.com>

The attached graphics and PDF describe the projected expectations for high
winds and other related issues Friday-Saturday. A projected timeline is
included in the graphic.

This covers, among others, Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Tucker ( WV) and
Greene (PA) counties.

These items are being distributed to the MWA SKWARN with permission of the
Pittsburgh National Weather Service.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 12 08:05:05 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:05:05 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Updated NWS Information
Message-ID: <CAAoba30mhcq3VpHZTRFcyBcB86dyu3CR5H8SVfMXrGoTLvLakg@mail.gmail.com>

Following is the latest update from the Pittsburgh NWS as of 0700
this morning:

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL

=======================================

Another potential "downslope" east wind event today, mainly after noon,
that prompted widespread wind advisory and high wind warning issuances.
Currently, it is hard to tell if damages/outages will be as extreme, but
the potential is certainly there.

Rain overspreads the area this afternoon and evening. Wind will remain
gusty into Saturday after the cold front passage, though maximum gusts on
Saturday will be lower than they will be on Friday afternoon. The greatest
high wind impact will be in the higher elevations although the wind can be
significant in all areas.

The first real cold outbreak of the season is on tap, with potential for a
multi-day streak of sub-freezing temperature that could last into next
weekend. KEY NOTE: look for an increase in river ice development on area
rivers/streams through this prolonged cold snap.
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From monongalia.wireless at gmail.com  Sun Jan 14 11:11:51 2024
From: monongalia.wireless at gmail.com (Monongalia Wireless Assoc)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:11:51 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Fwd: Winlink Access in Morgantown
In-Reply-To: <83F9B555-178B-4796-B8E5-4237180AE523@hxcore.ol>
References: <83F9B555-178B-4796-B8E5-4237180AE523@hxcore.ol>
Message-ID: <CAD=6qsX1Y5EeUYcozwdrnZHhFq8Ek8CFP0bTaG9A7eT5Evy_pg@mail.gmail.com>

Can anyone answer this question for Rich?

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Rich Clemens <kb8aob at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 13, 2024 at 11:13?AM
Subject: Winlink Access in Morgantown
To: monongalia.wireless at gmail.com <monongalia.wireless at gmail.com>


Is there any local access to Winlink in the area via FM?



Rich

KB8AOB



Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
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From nomejj at gmail.com  Sun Jan 14 11:29:44 2024
From: nomejj at gmail.com (John Jacobs)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:29:44 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Fwd: Winlink Access in Morgantown
In-Reply-To: <CAD=6qsX1Y5EeUYcozwdrnZHhFq8Ek8CFP0bTaG9A7eT5Evy_pg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <83F9B555-178B-4796-B8E5-4237180AE523@hxcore.ol>
	<CAD=6qsX1Y5EeUYcozwdrnZHhFq8Ek8CFP0bTaG9A7eT5Evy_pg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPntiyTpuX9F1KJy+tjnTGc23nZhc4Qdr-AfFHLRnEkZxBH12g@mail.gmail.com>

Don't think so.
There was a winlink net on HF but I don't know freq.

Contact here:
WV winlink net Thurs
Wv8mt Mike sugar Grove Pendleton wv
Wv8mt at icloud.com
Wv8mt at winlink.org

73 de kd8vmf

On Sun, Jan 14, 2024, 11:12 Monongalia Wireless Assoc <
monongalia.wireless at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can anyone answer this question for Rich?
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Rich Clemens <kb8aob at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, Jan 13, 2024 at 11:13?AM
> Subject: Winlink Access in Morgantown
> To: monongalia.wireless at gmail.com <monongalia.wireless at gmail.com>
>
>
> Is there any local access to Winlink in the area via FM?
>
>
>
> Rich
>
> KB8AOB
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows
>
>
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Jan 14 18:12:30 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:12:30 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAEeTWa+TjQvd=GunjUDrPnMJRDy0JLTe3OOkYutFz5J9S7a16Q@mail.gmail.com>

Tuesday will be the day for Taco Tuesday at noon at Los Mariachis and for
WA club meeting at 7 at the Red Cross Building.

73,
Jan,KX2A
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 15 13:01:57 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:01:57 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Expect Snow Totals Through Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAAoba33XPthL_UUgouc3vA8+kpC=zwdN6kL9nFELeTi6ANsTyA@mail.gmail.com>

The Pittsburgh National Weather Service has released an updated snow total
graphic. With the NWS?s permission I am attaching the graphic to this
email.

Please review the graphic and note the following two items:

1. The projected snow totals for Monongalia and Marion Counties has been
upgraded to 3 to 4 inches through 7 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

2.  Due to the banding nature of the snow storm, there is a lower degree in
confidence in these snow totals. They could be lower or they could go
higher. We will just have to wait and see.

Should the accumulated totals in Marion Greene or Monongalia Counties reach
or exceed three inches of snow, we will activate the SKYWARN Net on the
W8MWA two-meter repeater. This will enable us to receive your snow reports
and forward them to the NWS.

For those in Preston and Tucker Counties , please feel free to transmit
your snow measurements even if the SKYWARN Net has not been activated. I
will try to monitor the repeater especially on Tuesday and take your
reports.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Wed Jan 17 09:24:16 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:24:16 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Fwd: IV3FSG
In-Reply-To: <CAN7NSeSXJshvRaoq_FHCHY18C_EM+GHfy0V9Wdy2r-CW-N1FeQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAN7NSeSXJshvRaoq_FHCHY18C_EM+GHfy0V9Wdy2r-CW-N1FeQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaKgFazSWp7KdDtJsR-bV0eppFmDVnddK7Vh31+QV7-yYw@mail.gmail.com>

I just received this from ZG7VC.  If you want to work a YL on ZD7, here is
your chance.
Jan, KX2A

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Bruce Salt <brucesalt48 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 7:27?AM
Subject: IV3FSG
To: Jan Ditzian <ditzian at gmail.com>


Jan,

An 80 year old Italian YL who recently completed soli DX-pedition to 9L
arrived on here on Saturday and is now on the air as ZD7Z.

73 Bruce
ZD7VC
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 18 09:13:46 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:13:46 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Snowfall Forecast for Morgantown and Vicinity
Message-ID: <CAAoba32mLyjaGgp1gmVqeo11vcjb1e9vtcdaoNALAaENOS0kcg@mail.gmail.com>

For those who may be interested, the Pittsburgh NWS has released the
attached graphic showing expected snowfall for Morgantown and vicinity.

The graphic shows an expected 4 to 6 inches of snow by 1000 EST Saturday
for Morgantown and 8 to 12 inches of snow for eastern Monongalia, Preston
and Tucker counties. The certainty of this amount of snowfall by the NWS is
near 100%.

Per the National Weather Service this is a sufficient snowfall amount to
warrant activation of the SKYWARN Net., so please monitor the W8MWA two
meter and repeater on 145.430 MHz (-600 offset, PL 103.5) especially on
Friday and Saturday.

The NWS will want our local snowfall measurements as they don?t get many
reports from our area. So please help out. All you need is a ruler to stick
in the snow. You don?t need to own a fancy snow gauge!

If there are any significant updates I will pass them on to you.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 18 18:03:37 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:03:37 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Updated NWS Graphics
Message-ID: <CAAoba31GST7CRpBDp7NnO9K5BamoEOMnmP4c1VgiRwwcZMmGdw@mail.gmail.com>

The Pittsburgh National Weather Service has issued updated graphics showing
expected snow totals through Saturday and the timing of the snow.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 19 16:04:59 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:04:59 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Snow Totals and Training Snow Showers
Message-ID: <CAAoba31NhSKpDC9LzC1K2bDbArAaV5uxgC2vnZ_uHGLsahgHdg@mail.gmail.com>

Folks,

We/ve been receiving and forwarding snowfall total reports all day on the
W8MWA and the K8MCR two-meter repeaters. Thanks to those who have provided
snowfall reports. The Pittsburgh National Weather service has acknowledged
and expressed sincere appreciation for these reports. In addition, the TV
Meteorologists at KDKA and WTAE in Pittsburgh have also expressed their
appreciation for our reports.

If you haven't yet submitted a snow total report, it isn't too late to do
so. All that you need to do is stick a ruler in the snow and report the
measurement that you see.  I am monitoring both of the above
repeaters simultaneously and will be glad to take your reports and forward
them to the NWS.
..
Now, here is where we stand at 1600 EST.

The W8MWA SKYWARN Net is operating in Standby Mode. That means that the
SKYWARN net is operating and being monitored but the W8MWA two-meter is
open for normal repeater traffic. This will remain the case until the NWS
cancels the current winter weather advisories and warnings.

The concern at this time is a series of what the NWS calls "training snow
showers." These are lake effect snow showers lined up one right after the
other. Any area that they hit can see a considerable amount of snowfall, so
heads up.

The official report from the Pittsburgh NWS follows below.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL

===================================================

There is the potential for some training snow showers and/or snow banding
on an area extending northwest to southeast just south of the PIT metro
this afternoon/evening. Snowfall rates within showers have been increasing
over the last couple of hours with visibility reports between 1/2 and 1/4
miles have been observed in the heaviest showers. This will remain a
concern as we head into the evening commute.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 19 17:53:23 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:53:23 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] SKYWARN Status Update
Message-ID: <CAAoba33th3Q0nuen5Mx5Q6ZqeKjrYuE95Ta03NcdeuPj08c-ow@mail.gmail.com>

It appears that things are finally winding down--although the NWS has not
yet cancelled the winter weather advisories or warnings for our area.
Therefore we will keep the SKYWARN Net in Standby Mode and we can still
take your snow reports.

Speaking of that--at 1720 EST I measured a total of 4 inches of snow here
in Suncrest, Morgantown.

Now we can get ready for the cold! Morgantown is forecast to have a high of
19F tomorrow before jumping all the way up to 58 by Thursday. It must be
January!

Pewr RADAR, the line of training snowstorms are moving to our north and
east headed to Cumberland, MD and Keyser, WV currently. So we were just
grazed by them in most of our locations. Good thing too as the areas that
were hit had snow accumulating at a rate of two inches per hour according
to the NWS. Wow!

As soon as the warnings and advisories are cancelled, I will announce this
on the W8MWA two meter repeater.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 19 18:40:38 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:40:38 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] WX Update and Thanks from WPXI-TV
Message-ID: <CAAoba32kwfbC94Jm=E5Z80McjV9Lc-WafV0u4zURyNEz4LsOOA@mail.gmail.com>

I have a recent update from the Pittsburgh NWS, but my main purpose in
sending this message is to pass along a compliment from WPXI-TV in
Pittsburgh.

Scott Harbaugh is one of WPXI?s lead Meteorologists. He has been following
the SKYWARN snowfall reports that we and others have been submitting
throughout the day. He just posted the following message:

?Hey good evening everyone. Thanks for the updates that have been sent
throughout the day. The ones from the ham radio operators were especially
helpful to us at WPXI and appreciated. Thanks as always Scott Harbaugh,
WPXI.?



That kind of recognition from the media is great for amateur radio!


Now for the NWS update:


Very little change in the current conditions south of the Pittsburgh
metro.... this will continue to allow snow to pile up over the next 1-2
hours.


The good news is that there appear to be signs that the snow boundary
(extending between Canton, OH and Clarion, PA) will push southwards and
take the snow with it, putting an end to training accumulations.


=========================


73,


Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 20 08:29:38 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:29:38 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Saturday Morning Update
Message-ID: <CAAoba31FhabrPWmUzQs=1t_JnYyq8yp_E1Qd++0gAYirr+-aow@mail.gmail.com>

Good morning on this chilly Saturday morning!

I have a temperature of 16 degrees in Suncrest and there was additional
inch of snowfall overnight bringing my snowfall total for the storm to 5
inches.

More snow is expected today as the lake effect is setting up. Therefore the
Pittsburgh NWS has continued the Winter Weather Advisory for Moningalia,
Marion and Greene Counties. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for
Preston and Tucker Counties.

As a result, we will keep the W8MWA SKYWARN Net in Stsndby Mode. The NWS
does need our snow total reports, so please get those rulers out and take
your snow measurement. You can report the snow total on the W8MWA repeater.

We received nice recognition yesterday from the Pittsburgh NWS and several
Pittsburgh TV station Meteorologists. This is very good for amateur radio
so we want to keep sending in our reports. .

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 20 10:00:39 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 10:00:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory Closing and Winter Storm Warning Update from the
	NWS
Message-ID: <CAAoba31AQ_OCNKAtppHjxNhrM34CHzN5fxAwuTQnAcg=kc6YKQ@mail.gmail.com>

According to the NWS update below, we will likely be closing the SKYWARN
Net later this morning. However, even after after closure we will continue
to monitor W8MWA (145.430 MHz) and K8MCR (146.925 MHz) repeaters through
the day. Your snow amount reports will continue to be requested and
welcome.

Additionally, any requests for SKYWARN Net activation received from Preston
and Tucker counties will be honored.

The report from the Pittsburgh NWS follow below.

Stay safe and stay warm!

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL

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Just a heads up we are planning on letting thr winter weather advisories
expire for Monongalia and Marion Counties at 10 AM.

However, there is lake-effect snow banding potential today for Preston and
Tucker Counties. In addition, there are still notable travel impacts in
these areas related to snow. We could also see an additional 1-3" during
the day today with blowing snow. We feel as though these impacts warrant an
extension through 00Z (1900 EST) in Preston and Tucker Counties.

The Wind Chill advisory will be maintained as is in all areas.
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Mon Jan 22 11:18:01 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:18:01 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Activities Monday and Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaKZopx3fscGicuSTaqHJcWPU9MpcrPJyLTOFP=2n0VdxQ@mail.gmail.com>

On Monday, we have our usual ARES Traffic and Training net on our repeater,
W8MWA, 144.430  Mhz., FM, at 9:00 OPM.  There usually is an informal BS net
on 144.210 MHz. USB, at 10:00 PM, since the ARES net usually ends around
9:30 PM.  This SSB net tends to attract local VHF enthusiasts.

We will conduct Taco Tuesday at Los Mariachis Restaurant in University Town
Centre at noon on Tuesday.  All are welcome: non-ham, new ham, old ham,
baked ham.  No turkeys, please.  Look for us at the back of the
restaurant.  The food is cheap, just like hams.

73,
Jan, KX2A
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From dwringer at comcast.net  Thu Jan 25 20:26:46 2024
From: dwringer at comcast.net (Dan Ringer, K8WV)
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:26:46 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Licensing Testing
Message-ID: <0c7ccad8-137f-4bed-b2dc-dfec49d897b0@comcast.net>

I got a call this evening from WVSEC Ed Messinger, N8OYY, concerning 2 
WVU club members who came to the Central WV ARC for their Tech and 
General exams Unfortunately the C'burg club wasn't testing that day, and 
(further) unfortunately no one got their names. If anyone knows how to 
post information to the WVU club members, please forward this message.

The Central WV ARC will be happy to administer the tests to them this 
Saturday, January 27, 9:00am at 633 West Pike St, Clarksburg.
Otherwise they test monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm 
at the same address.

Anyone wanting to test should call Ed at 304-517-9715.

Thanks,
Dan
-- 
*ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio?
Dan Ringer, K8WV
ARRL WV Section Manager
18 W. Front St.
Morgantown, WV 26501-4507
Telephone: (304) 292-1999
email: dwringer at comcast.net*
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From ryan.axiom at gmail.com  Thu Jan 25 20:38:42 2024
From: ryan.axiom at gmail.com (Ryan Hansen)
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:38:42 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Licensing Testing
In-Reply-To: <0c7ccad8-137f-4bed-b2dc-dfec49d897b0@comcast.net>
References: <0c7ccad8-137f-4bed-b2dc-dfec49d897b0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <65BB74A8-2156-429D-8128-622330BF56DD@gmail.com>

Dan (and W8MWA),

I?ve sent this on to the WVU ARC president to pass along.

?
Dr. Ryan Hansen, NI5S

> On Jan 25, 2024, at 20:26, Dan Ringer, K8WV <dwringer at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I got a call this evening from WVSEC Ed Messinger, N8OYY, concerning 2 WVU club members who came to the Central WV ARC for their Tech and General exams Unfortunately the C'burg club wasn't testing that day, and (further) unfortunately no one got their names. If anyone knows how to post information to the WVU club members, please forward this message.
> 
> The Central WV ARC will be happy to administer the tests to them this Saturday, January 27, 9:00am at 633 West Pike St, Clarksburg. 
> Otherwise they test monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the same address.
> 
> Anyone wanting to test should call Ed at 304-517-9715.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dan
> -- 
> ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio?
> Dan Ringer, K8WV 
> ARRL WV Section Manager
> 18 W. Front St.
> Morgantown, WV 26501-4507
> Telephone: (304) 292-1999
> email: dwringer at comcast.net <mailto:dwringer at comcast.net>
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Jan 28 19:45:19 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:45:19 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Reminders, Taco Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaJb1p9H6_RywjdRWZHthSa5uaxpkWBpwKpRFnJ5MmKChg@mail.gmail.com>

On Monday night we will have the ARES Traffic and Training Net on the
146.430 repeater at 9:00 PM ET.
On Tuesday, Taco Tuesday will take place at Los Mariachis Restaurant in the
University Town Centre Mall.  There is always something to gripe about at
Taco Tuesday, so bring your Grinch and join us for inexpensive Mexican food
and plus chips and hot sauce.

73,
Jan, KX2A
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From n8ozy at comcast.net  Mon Jan 29 08:04:08 2024
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:04:08 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Reminders, Taco Tuesday
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Mon Jan 29 09:52:08 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:52:08 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] correction of repeater frequency
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaJjYQNRkBTNF5rjsE4xQwtBHU+hoGCL1WO3F3fkHdFr8w@mail.gmail.com>

I posted the incorrect frequency for the W8MWA repeater.  It is 145.43 MHz.
What's a megahertz among friends?

73,
Jan,KX2A
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From dwringer at comcast.net  Mon Jan 29 11:57:54 2024
From: dwringer at comcast.net (Dan Ringer)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:57:54 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Reminders, Taco Tuesday
In-Reply-To: <cc56d6d6-d823-4197-a5e8-3b1434d66b51@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <UUxGrx7caQtpXUUxGrRAPG.1706547487.8a1c2c47ebd15e3015a722f4fb7c6eea.MISSINGID@comcast.net>

Whatever happened to tuning the band?Dan Ringer, K8WVARRL WV Section Manager304-292-1999Sent from my U.S. Cellular? Smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Randy Crowe <n8ozy at comcast.net> Date: 1/29/24  8:05 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: Jan Ditzian <ditzian at gmail.com> Cc: MWA announcement <w8mwa at mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [W8MWA] Reminders, Taco Tuesday Oops! Frequency is 145.43 for the repeater.On Jan 28, 2024 7:45 PM, Jan Ditzian <ditzian at gmail.com> wrote:On Monday night we will have the ARES Traffic and Training Net on the 146.430 repeater at 9:00 PM ET.? On Tuesday, Taco Tuesday will take place at Los Mariachis Restaurant in the University Town Centre Mall.? There is always something to gripe about at Taco Tuesday, so bring your Grinch and join us for inexpensive Mexican food and plus chips and hot sauce.73,Jan, KX2A
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