DeFOREST
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - K8GE
P.O. Box 73 - West Union, OH 45693-0073
SERVING SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO SINCE 1974
FEBRUARY 2000
EDITOR: WB8IOW - Jerry S. Paquette
http://www.qsl.net/k8ge
The Presidents Shack
George - KC8HFV
Well don't seem to be much action on 20 meters. Hmm how bout 15?
Nope nothin guess it old reliable 40 meters always action on 7.058
fists frequency WAIT A MINUTE what was I doing ??? Oh yea, the
newsletter.
Can't believe it halfway through February, Spring is coming! Any way
we had a great meeting on the 8th where several points were brought
up. These were discussed at a meeting I had with the officers on the
5th. Two that I wanted to mention are an Ohio Bicentennial special
event station and a club Hamfest or swap meet. I didn't want to
finalize any thing on these at the meeting because I don't think we
had enough members in attendance considering the amount of work
involved in projects like these .
On the special event station even though our bicentennial is not
until 2003 Pat tells us that a lot of events are already being
planed, so do we want to do this now or wait until 2003 or both?
And regarding the hamfest this was discussed as possibly being an
annual event and was suggested that we might want to go with a swap
meet for a year or so before we went into a hamfest as a swap meet
would not limit it to just radio equipment. And of course on both
of these when and where do we have them? If we have them.
As I said these kinds of projects take a lot of work and I would
like to have more feedback. I would rather that decisions like this
were not made by just a few and I don't want these to end up having
to be done by just a few.
So please let me know what you think. Want to work a radio for
Ohio's 200th? Got a junk box or closet that has way to much stuff?
Hmmmm a swap meet might make $$$. Feel free to call me at 544-6889
with your opinion for or against. You can also contact Ed or any of
the officers. Your input is appreciated. And hey, got a favorite
radio story or a rare QSL card to show? Well your in luck, March
topic of the month is open here is your chance to take center stage
we all want to hear from you. I guess that's about it for now I look
forward to seeing everyone at the meeting in March on the 14th.
Wait, I hear a 7 call.. rats I already got Idaho; oh well see you on
the bands.
73, de KC8HFV
George
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NEXT MEETING
MARCH 14, 2000 - 7:00 PM
ABCAP SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, WEST UNION, OH
Across from the Courthouse
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MINUTES OF
February 8, 2000 MEETING
Barbara Lock - N8HIA
The meeting for the DeForest A.R.C. was called to order by our
president, George KC8HFV. The meeting started at 7:04 p.m., with
George leading the group with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
George welcomed everyone to the meeting and members introduced
themselves. There were 22 people present at the meeting. It was nice
to see Sonny KB8SRU, who has not been in a while.
George KC8HFV, asked Barb N8HIA, to read the minutes for January.
Dick W8ZFO, made the motion to accept the minutes as printed in the
newsletter. Linda KC8JZG, second and the motion carried. Glenna
KC8JXD, said there was a mistake in the newsletter. The correct
date for the treasurer's report should read, 01-01-00 through
01-11-00, please make note of the correction.
Marlene KC8JXE, read the treasurer's report for February, for
01-12-00 through 02-08-00. The total inflows $763.50 and outflows
$352.21, balance is $2,178.97. Marlene passed around the treasurer's
report for all who were interested in the report. Marlene has gotten
information back on the Dayton Hamfest. We will have the same spaces
we have always had in the past. Barb N8HIA, made the motion to
accept the treasurer's report as read and Pat KC8LVE, second and the
motion carried.
George KC8HFV, asked for Ed KE8FK, to give a vice president report.
Ed said the officers had met to go over suggestions for the coming
year. Ed said they had discussed maybe having a hamfest for this
year. There was some discussion about the hamfest, and two special
events.
George KC8HFV, passed out certificates for special event for the
millennium net. Some of the people were not there to receive the
certificate. Pat KC8LVE, made the motion to mail the certificates
to ones not at the meeting. Barry KB8OMG, second the motion carried.
Jerry WB8IOW, said the Ash Ridge packet equipment will be on the air
in March. Don KC8JXC, will climb the tower to put up the antenna.
The tower is 125 feet high. If help is needed Jerry will ask on the
radio. The location will be Lake Waynoka.
Ed KE8FK, asked if anyone wanted to be on the Field Day Committee.
The committee will add Linda KC8JZG, and Kim N8YWX, to the list.
The Marine Race will be held August 19, 2000, we usually need about
6 people for the race. This year it will not be a 5 mile race,
instead it will be 3.1 mile race.
George KC8HFV, asked about the July 4th Parade, and Kim N8YWX, said
the Lions Club had not asked us yet. Kim felt sure that they would
be asking us, since they liked the help we have given in the past
for communications. Jerry WB8IOW, said we can use his trailer again
for the parade if we do it. George asked about us having a special
event during the parade, using a mobile in the vehicle pulling the
trailer. There was discussion about using the Ohio Bicentennial for
a special event in August at Lake Adams as we had last year.
Ed KE8FK, said we have to have the information in three months a
head of time. All will be tabled till March meeting. Also tabled
will be a report on the libraries.
George KC8HFV, will put something about the hamfest ideas in the
newsletter. If we were to do something like this, we would need the
help of the club members. Jerry WB8IOW, suggested we call it a swap,
flea market, trade around, instead of a Hamfest. This also will be
discussed later on.
Linda KC8JZG, asked if we were going to have the chili supper this
year in October. The answer from George KC8HFV, was a big yes.
Jerry WB8IOW, said he would be going to a meeting with the new
Section Emergency Coordinator in Columbus. He would bring a report
back for us. Jerry is thinking of having a test session on March 25,
00, around 9:00 a.m. If anyone needs paper work for ULS, Jerry has
some and they do need to fill out if have not done so. Jerry needs
$33.00 for postage for the newsletter. Jerry has sent reminders to
people to rejoin the club. Jerry said we need to remind people that
the dues are due by February 29, 00
Lyle KC8DDY, stopped by the weather bureau station to get
information for a tour of the weather bureau. Lyle has the paperwork
for a tour, it is during business days only and needs to have 30 day
notice ahead of time. The first opening will be in July. Jerry
WB8IOW, said he would talk to Paul WB8ZZR, and see if we could have
a tour earlier than July. Jerry said most tours can handle about 20
people.
Ed KE8FK, asked if the club would be interested in a talk about
satellites. He will try to set up a time with Bob K8YMI, to come and
give a talk about satellites.
Kim N8YWX, had for her topic, CW Bingo. Kim went over a few easy
letters and the way they are sent with cw. Kim explained how the
game would be played and that the first two to win bingo got a
prize. Tony N8XGM, won first prize, Marlene KC8JXE, won second
prize, congratulation to both, and by the way the game was fun.
The prize was a Public Communication book and a tablet of radiogram
forms. George KC8HFV, asked if anyone wanted the month of March for
a topic. George said he would take the month of March for his topic.
Linda KC8JXG, did the split the pot, with Tony N8XGM drawing, the
winner again this month was Kyle West. Congratulations to Kyle who
won $8.50. Thanks to Pat KC8LVE for bringing the cookies. Lyle
KC8DDY adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m., Tony second and motion
carried.
73's -Barb N8HIA
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DeFOREST A.R.C. BIRTHDAYS
& SPECIAL EVENTS
March & April
03-01 KC8HFZ Jeff A. Phelps
03-06 WD8AIL Bill Main
03-07 SkyWARN Weather Spotter training session -
OVVS -West Union, 6:30 PM
03-08 KB8PEG Amy Dotson
03-08 KB8NSJ Larry Bennington
03-14 DeForest ARC meeting - 7:00 PM
03-16 N8XGM Tony L. Kimmerly
03-19 KC8DDY Lyle Lambert
03-21 KC8HFX Robert J. Kemphues
03-21 KF8RC Lucius Merrill Jr.
03-22 KC8LIA Karen A. Lambert
03-22 KB8YKM Imogene Seymour
04-04 KB8NBI Jack E. King
04-05 KC8HTX Tristan J. Grooms
04-05 KC8LIC Ronald K. Buhr
04-06 KB8RYG Lawrence P. Lewis
04-06 KB8RBS Randy J. DeVore
04-08 W8FRD Fred Hamilton
04-09 WB2NFZ Ron T. Palmer
04-09 KC8CZD Marty Hatfield
04-11 DeForest ARC meeting - 7:00 PM
04-14 KC8LIE Sharon A. Buhr
04-14 KB8SDK Brad Cross
04-14 N4VGI Bob Drake
04-15 Scott Rohrback
04-17 Carmen Payne
04-24 KB8SCW Nadine Lewis
04-25 KA8VEE Robert W. Ralston
04-27 KB8OUN Anne Royse
04-27 KB8VPR Joe Rogers
04-29 KQ4TN Paul D. Whitehead
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OHIO SECTION MANAGER
SEEKS RE-ELECTION IN 2000
Ohio Section Manager Joe Phillips, K8QOE, of Fairfield, announced
at the February meeting of the Toledo Mobile Radio Association
(TMRA) he will stand for re-election to the American Radio Relay
League post.
Mr. Phillips is completing his first two year term as Section
Manager of Ohio which ends September 30, 2000. A complete election
procedure for the ARRL post will appear in the May, 2000 edition
of QST, the national magazine of the League. Voting will be in late
July. The term begins October 1, 2000.
During his first term, Joe divided the state into five assistant
section manager's districts and improved recognition of amateurs
from all areas of Ohio. He renamed the Ohio Ham of the Year award
to the Al Severson, AB8P, Memorial Award to honor the former SM
and Great Lakes Director.
Before being elected to the post, Mr. Phillips was Newsletter
Editor for the Ohio Area Repeater Council from 1984 to 1989 and
served the ARRL Ohio Section as Public Information Coordinator.
He organized the OARC Repeater Directory (now in its 13th edition)
in 1986 and began the ARRL Ohio Section Newsletter Contest (now in
its Ninth Year) in 1992. In 1995, the ARRL awarded Joe with the
national Philip MeGan Silver Antenna Award for his work in promoting
ham radio. The previous November, the Greater Cincinnati Amateur
Radio Association named Joe its 16th member of the Cincinnati Ham
Radio Hall of Fame.
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ARRL Test Session
The DeForest ARC will conduct a test session Saturday, April 1, 2000
at the ABCAP Senior Nutrition Center in West Union. Registrations
begins at 9:30 AM. All license classes will be available for test.
Any special testing needs should be communicated to WB8IOW at
937 544-3763 before the day of the test. Wheel chair accessible.
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ASH RIDGE PACKET
We are hoping to have the packet equipment at Ash Ridge installed
in March, weather and work schedules permitting. Ash Ridge is near
Lake Waynoka. Thanks to Dayton Power & Light for use of the Gift
Ridge tower and the Ash Ridge tower. And thanks to GE for the use of
the Peebles area tower.
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Great Lakes ARRL Convention and Computer Show
Hartwell Recreation Center,
Cincinnati Ohio
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
March 25 & 26
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SkyWARN
Spotter training March 7, 2000,
at 6:30 PM - OVVS
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2000 Dues
Remember, your membership dues must be paid by the last day of
February. If you have not done so yet, send $15 for FULL membership
or $5 for ASSOCIATE membership. MUST be a licensed HAM to be a FULL
member. Second, etc. FULL members living in same household need pay
only $5 for FULL membership.
Send to the club address shown at beginning of newsletter.
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SOUTHERN OHIO DRIVING SCHOOL
We welcome Southern Ohio Driving School as a new sponsor of the
DeForest Amateur Radio Club. The business is owned by Lyle (KC8DDY),
Jayne (KC8LUH), and Karen (KC8LIA) Lambert. Their services offer
First time and remedial drivers training for adults and students.
They can be reached by calling: (937) 587-3194 or (937) 587-3837).
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By club vote, we have limited our monthly newsletter to eight
sponsors. Southern Ohio Driving School replaces the ad from
BRADFORD & GUSTIN INSURANCE AGENCY which was sponsored by
Jack Bradford - KA8URK. The business has been sold.
Thanks, Jack, for your many years of being a sponsor.
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WEEKLY NET
The DeForest A.R.C. weekly net is held Thursday evening, 9:00 PM,
all year, on the 147.00 MHz+ repeater. All check-ins welcome.
Traffic, club news, information.
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PLEASE REVIEW OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS ADS, BELOW
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PRATHER'S IGA
FOODLINER
107 Walnut Street
West Union, Ohio
544-2643 or 544-5488
Chase Prather - Owner
Russ Grooms - Manager
Connie Bradford - Assistant Manager
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McDONALD'S
FAMILY OWNED
AND OPERATED
BREAKFAST
LUNCH - DINNER
WEST UNION
RIPLEY
PEEBLES
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Blake Pharmacy
Radio Shack
"On the town square,
in West Union, Oh"
(937) 544-2451
For special pricing, tell
Joey Traylor, you're a
member of the
DeForest Amateur Radio Club
& give him your callsign.
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C&D ELECTRONICS, Inc
Radio Shack Dealer
1565 US HWY 68
MAYSVILLE, KY
(606) 759-5027
or
toll free (888) 759-5027
MANAGER
KC4UXD
CHUCK DOUGHMAN
"Experience the Difference"
"You've Got Questions - We've Got Answers"
HAM DISCOUNT
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SOUTHERN HILLS
EYE CARE
DR. HOWARD L. COVERT
125 S. MANCHESTER STREET
WEST UNION, OH
(937) 544-3325
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CUSTOM ELECTRONICS
PEEBLES, OH
937 587-5122
OWNED AND OPERATED BY W8ZFO
SALES AND INSTALLATION
OF
DISH NETWORK SATELLITE SYSTEMS
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J.D.'s AUTO REPAIR
NAPA AUTO CARE CENTER - ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC
4685 CHAPPARAL ROAD - WEST UNION
(937) 544-8586
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5 PM, CLOSED NOON HOUR
CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY
OWNERS: JD - KB8VLF & DEE - KB8VBH
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SOUTHERN OHIO DRIVING SCHOOL
PEEBLES, OHIO
(937) 587-3194 or
(937) 587-3837
First-Time Drivers
Adults and Students
Remedial for Adults and Students
Owners:
Lyle Lambert (KC8DDY)
Jayne Lambert (KC8LUH)
and
Karen Lambert (KC8LIA)
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EDITOR E-MAIL: wb8iow@arrl.net
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