Indiana County Amateur Radio Newsletter for the Month

August 2006 News Letter

August 2006 News Letter

Written - July 9, 2006

By: Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ

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For those not aware of it, one of our fellow members and very good friend, Gloria Freeman, KB4JWV, recently suffered a serious heart attack and is recovering in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. We all wish her and her family the very best and pray for a speedy recovery.

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Field Day 2006 was June 24^th and 25^th. Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, headed the event for our club: He reported there was good participation and between CW and Phone, over three hundred (300) contacts were made, a bear was spotted and the weather was sometimes threatening. The station designation was 3A since commercial power was used. There were three tents and Larry's, N3LT, camper and a variety of antennas were utilized. Some of our newer members, like the Carnahan family, did an excellent job.

Dave also said there was a good turn out for the Saturday evening picnic. We owe Dave a great big "thanks" for his taking the lead for this event.

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The following is an excerpt taken from an ARRL memo dated June 30, 2006.

(Amateur Radio volunteers this week supported communication or remained on alert to assist relief organizations and local emergency managers in flood-stricken regions of the Eastern US. Widespread flooding in several states claimed at least a dozen lives. ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania PIO Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, says ham radio volunteers in 10 counties in his Section actively aided local law enforcement, emergency management agencies and the Red Cross, which set up about a dozen evacuation centers.

"Hams in some areas may be on duty for several days as river levels slowly drop below flood stage," Josuweit told ARRL June 29. The Delaware River, which separates New Jersey and Pennsylvania, crested June 29, and the Susquehanna River a day earlier.)

I wanted to include this article since I sometimes suspect the general public isn't aware of the many services amateur radio operators provide. Sure, we have fun, learn a little and like to socialize, we enjoy our Saturday morning breakfasts, our club picnic and our Christmas party. We now have forty seven people that belong to a great club.

Thanks to all.

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Kim Frech, our Secretary / Treasurer is arranging to have our club breakfasts and meeting nights posted in the Indiana Gazette.

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Thanks and 73's

Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ

President

Meeting Minutes - July 5th 2006

Minutes from last meeting: (As posted on our web site)

Are there any additions or corrections? ( None )

If there are no additions or corrections, the minutes stand as written.

Financial Report:

Are there any comments or concerns?

If none the financial report stands as submitted.

Old Business:

ARES: Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD

Reminder: At the end of the month, the net control operator can submit his / her updated call list to Robert KB3JOF, as an Email attachment however Jerry will be the one to have Robert place it on our web site after his (Jerry's) review.

Need a net control for July. Jerry - WB3DUD and Robert - KB3JOF volunteered - Darrell WA3AJQ volunteered for August. "Thanks Guys"!!

RACES: Rusty O'Donnell WB3EUQ

At a previous meeting, Rusty - WB3EUQ informed us that you can go on the web and type in www.nims.com and you can take the classes on line! Per Rusty, the county is going to issue identification cards to us. *Waiting on the Machine*

ECHOLINK - Rusty O'Donnel WB3EUQ

Rusty needs someone to get on EchoLink with him sometime to make some needed adjustments. Darrell WA3AJQ, will have to arrange a schedule with Rusty. Rusty Indicated it's ok for now !

Repeater Operation - Elmer Soriso, KB3WG

At a previous meeting, Steve - KB3JNZ indicated there should be a Fire Ext. & First Aide Kit at the Repeater Site - Rusty - WB3EUQ will look into it! - Rusty informed us he is checking prices.

Field day June 24^th & 25^th - Dave Dzelsky N3DZ

Went very well, Dave - N3DZ reported !!

(Despite the Bear and weather) Between CW and Phone there were over 300 contacts. The station designation was 3A, power was from the commercial source. A variety of antennas were used. The mobile antenna worked well also. There was a good turn out for the Saturday night picnic. Dave said the Carnahan family did a great job.

Dave thanked everyone who participated.

Thanks to Dave for taking the lead for the event.

50 /50 was won by Marcia - KD4ITP

New Business:

Activities for 2006:

Mall demonstration: - Tabled until next year.

Club picnic: Kim will look into Blue Spruce And Getti Heights. She'll report at the August meeting.

Date __________ Location: _________________

(Location must accommodate Jimmy N3TQR)

Christmas party: December 10^th (Hoss's "big" room in Indiana)

Update by: Roger & Kathy Lute - Still receiving door prizes.

Ham Fest : Tabled Until Next Year

Need to start planning now as to location, refreshments, cost, advertising, venders etc.

Four counties get together.

Tabled until this summer or fall of this year. Consider breakfast with Indiana, Cambria, Armstrong and Butler county amateurs. where?

Meeting Announcement:

Darrell would like to advertise our meeting nights. (Info from Bill Menk, W3LAB) Kim to look into this // Call the Gazette !!

Antenna Modeling Software: Ken Snyder Postpone until later. - Will Reschedule with Larry Freeman.

Notes or comments?

If you know of anyone that would be interested in becoming a ham or would like to join our club, please invite them to our meetings.

Does anyone have anything they wish to bring up for the good of the club or of general interest??

Membership is now 47 members.

ADJURNED At: _8:06_ PM. (Local time)

Respectively Submitted by:
Kim Frech, Secretary / Treasurer

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