PNWVHFS NEWS!!!!!

Latest Update: 18 October 2005

PNWVHFS Continues to Grow!!!

PNWVHFS welcomes its newest members, KD7VUG, KD7MQM, KF7LN, KL1PL, K6UM, and KD7OWN.

18 October 2005

PNWVHFS Conference Proceedings Available

N7CFO has copies of the 2004 and the 2005 conference proceedings on CD available for sale (there were no proceedings for previous years). The cost is $5 each, postpaid in the U.S. and $6 to
Canada.

If you want a copy, please send a check to:

Lynn Burlingame
15621 SE 26th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008

11 October 2005

K7AAE/SK

PNWVHFS mourns the loss of Member #C099 Ron Verschyul, K7AAE, of Woodinville WA, who became an SK last Friday night.

20 September 2005

PNWVHFS Member #300!!!

PNWVHFS has hit the 300th Member milestone! Congrats to N7ZLM on being the milestone member!

12 September 2005

PNWVHFS Officer and Director Nomination Results

Nominations for officers and directors closed at midnight on
September 5. Below is the result of the nomination process.

Three incumbents agreed to stand for re-election and were
automatically nominated:
- Eastern Washington Director Bob Lee (N7AU),
- President Lynn Burlingame (N7CFO) and
- Secretary-Treasurer Jim Aguirre (W7DHC).

Kevin Imel (KF7CN) was nominated by a member-at-large for the
newly created Vice President position and Gabor Horvath (VE7DXG) was nominated by a member from the BC Section for the British Columbia Director position.

Since each position up for election this year had only one nominee,
the Society's policy regarding unopposed candidates applies and,
accordingly, the candidates listed above are therefore declared
elected without the need for further balloting.

The newly-elected or re-elected officers and directors will begin
their terms on November 1, 2005. Elected or re-elected directors
will serve two-year terms through October 31, 2007, and the
elected/re-elected officers will serve one-year terms through October 31, 2006. The referenced policy regarding the election of unopposed
candidates is available for reference on the PNWVHFS web site following the constitution and bylaws.

The entire list of PNWVHFS officers and directors for the 2005-2006
term are:

President: Lynn Burlingame (N7CFO)*
Vice President: Kevin Imel (KF7CN)*
Secretary-Treasurer: Jim Aguirre (W7DHC)*
Director, British Columbia: Gabor Horvath (VE7DXG)
Director, Eastern Washington: Bob Lee (N7AU)
Director, Idaho: Bob Hallock (K7TM)*
Director, Oregon: Jim Garver (K7YO)*
Director, Western Washington: Eric Olson (N7EPD)*

They will also be listed on the PNWVHFS web site as of November 1,
2005.

* denotes term ends October 31, 2006

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Aguirre
Secretary-Treasurer

July and August Contest Scores Posted

The PNWVHFS results for the July CQ WW VHF and the August ARRL UHF Contests have been posted.

09 September 2005

PNWVHFS 2005 Conference Registration is now Open!

The conference flyer and registration form is now available for download. Get these in and reserve your spot at what promises to be one of the finest VHF+ events of 2005!

02 August 2005

PNWVHFS Constitution and By-Laws Revisions Vote Results

Voting to amend the PNWVHFS constitution and by-laws ended at midnight on July 25, 2005.

I have tallied the ballots submitted by the deadline and the hereby
certify that the measure passes on a recorded vote of 103 Yea, 1 Nay.

The official notification of the election will be posted on the society's web site.

The amended constitution and by-laws take effect immediately.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Aguirre
Secretary-Treasurer
PNWVHFS

26 July 2005

New Look for the Website

Notice anything new on the front page lately? Yes, that is a new banner up there! This new banner as well as a slightly modified layout for the entire site will be deployed over the next few weeks as time allows. This same design is now printed on large banners for display at hamfests, conferences, etc. Contact Lynn ([email protected]) if you wish to borrow a banner for your hamfest activities.

17 June 2005

N7DB Article on the KH6 Duct Added

Dave, N7DB was kind enough to send along a short article about the KH6 duct into the PNW back in the 90's. Complete with weather satellite pictures and links to other info. Thanks Dave!

25 May 2005

Society Mailing Address Change

Society Secretary/Tresurer Jim, W7DHC is retiring soon and is moving therefore the society mailing address is changing. Effective immediately the society mailing address is:

Pacific NorthWest VHF Society
6820 Tranquil Lane
Lynden, WA 98264

Congrats on the retirement Jim and enjoy the new surroundings and all that "spare time"!!!

22 May 2005

2nd Annual PNWVHFS Rove-In Contest - Rules Updated

The PNWVHFS Annual Conference is just over 4 months away so it is time to start finalizing your plans! The Rove-In contest rules have changed slightly this year. Because of the vacation potential of the conference location and the desire of some folks to travel in early to enjoy some fun, sun and sand before the conference we have extended the contest period. See the Rove-In Rules page for more information.

10 May 2005

Distance Scoreboard Now Maintained By K7CW

Effective immediately the PNWVHFS no longer maintains the Distance Scoreboard. This function has been assumed by Paul, K7CW. Many thanks to Paul for taking this on. Paul's Scoreboard can be found at http://www.qsl.net/k7cw/pnwvhfs/distancescoreboard.html

09 April 2005

Website Changes!

A new page has been added to the website called "Volunteer!" This is a button on the left side menu bar. The default colors for followed links have also been changed so that the dark purple which some folks are unable to see has been replaced with a brighter color.

01 March 2005

January 2005 Claimed Scores Posted

The claimed scores for the January ARRL VHF Sweepstakes have been posted.

16 February 2005

2005 PNWVHFS Conference News

The 2005 Pacific Northwest VHF+ Conference will be held in Seaside, Oregon, on the weekend of September 30-October 2. Mark your calendar today and lock up those dates. Many of the top VHF, UHF and microwave operators from the Pacific Northwest.and beyond.will be there. Whether you're an "old-timer" or just getting started, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other VHF+ enthusiasts.

Read the full Press Release and see the 2005 Conference page for more information.

18 December 2004

Distance Scoreboard Updated

The PNWVHFS Distance Scoreboard has been updated to reflect any new records claimed during thru September 2004. If you were missed please let us know and we will take care of it.

17 October 2004

PNWVHFS Conference Group Photo Online

With much thanks to Rosie, KD7SLL, the two shots at our Group Photo are online.

07 October 2004

PNWVHFS Proceedings Available

For those that were unable to attend the 2004 PNWVHFS Conference the proceedings are available for sale on CD-ROM. Cost is $5. Contact President N7CFO ([email protected]) to obtain your copy.

04 October 2004

PNWVHFS Conference 2004 A Hit!

The 2004 version of the annual PNWVHFS Conference was an unqualified success! A full slate of great presentations complete with proceedings and lots of time to renew old friendships and make new ones meant a great time for all.

Mike, W7GHZ was announced as the PNWVHFS VHF'er of the Year for 2004. Congratulations Mike and thanks for all that you do!

A special thanks to ICOM America and the ARRL for their support!

Look for more conference details and photos here on the site in the next few days.

The 2005 conference will be in Northwestern Oregon. Cannon Beach, Seaside and other locations were discussed. Tentative dates are September 30 - October 1 2005. Start making your plans now to attend!

03 October 2004

July 2004 Claimed Scores Updated, August 2004 Claimed Scores Published

ICOM Steps Up and Supports PNWVHFS!!!

Icom America is providing major support to the 2004 Pacific Northwest VHF Conference in Moses Lake, Washington, on October 1-2. They will bring an equipment display and staff to the conference and will provide several radios as door prizes. In addition, Amateur Division Manager Ray Novak (N9JA) has been instrumental in securing a major speaker for theconference. Stay tuned for details. Registration information is available at the Conference Page.

29 August 2004

Fall 2004 Issue of the Noise Floor newsletter is now online!

Newsletter editor Jim, W7DHC has put the Fall issue to bed and it is now published here on the website. Jim is always looking for more articles for the Newsletter. Got something for the next issue? Contact Jim at [email protected].

23 August 2004

PNWVHFS Annual Conference Registration is Now Open

July CQ WW VHF Contest Results Online

The initial claimed scores from the July CQ WW VHF Contest are now posted. Don't see your score? Did you send it to [email protected] yet?

02 August 2004

VHFer of the Year" nominations sought for 2004!

Most of the categories in the fledgling PNWVHFS awards program are
oriented toward on-the-air activity. One, however, is much broader. It's
the "Pacific Northwest VHFer of the Year" award.

This award recognizes the contribution of an individual or group of
individuals to furthering VHF, UHF and microwave activity in the Pacific
Northwest. Recognition may be given for such activities as technical
achievement, advancement of the art, teaching, "Elmering," public service,
or similar activities..

The PNWVHFS Board of Directors will be the jury for this award.
Nominations must be received by a PNWVHFS director on or before September
1, 2004, to be considered for this year. Announcement of the winner will
be made at the Pacific Northwest VHF Conference in Moses Lake October 1-2,
2004.

20 July 2004

June 2004 Contest Claimed Scores - Final Posting

ARRL June VHF QSO Party Claimed Scores Online!

PNWVHFS Announces special "Rove-In" Contest

PNWVHFS will sponsor a special "Rove-In" Contest in conjunction with the annual conference. See the Rove-In page for contest rules.

January 2004 VHF Sweepstakes Claimed Scores Updated

The claimed scores that were received have been posted here. If you submitted a log and are not listed please contact the contest chair at [email protected].

Please note that the Board of Directors has voted to limit acceptance of logs for PNWVHFS Parallel Awards to mirror the log acceptance dates of the sponsoring organization (ARRl, CQ, etc). This rule takes effect immediately for all future contests.

07 March 2004

DEMI Group Buying Opportunity Returns!!!

Rick, NU7Z is hosting another Group Buy from DownEast Microwave. Save 10% or more on just about anything DownEast sells. See the DEMI Group Buy page for more details. The deadline is 20 February 2004 so don't procrastinate or you will miss this outstanding opportunity!

01 February 2004

Change to Distance Scoreboard Rules

In January 2004 the Board of Directors discussed the Distance Scoreboard via e-mail in terms of what to do about the proliferation of digital modes. It was decided that the rules for the Distance Scoreboard would be updated to allow for only Digital, CW and SSB. The Distance Scoreboard has been updated to reflect this change in the rules. No current distance records were deleted as there were no conflicts due to differences in propagation mode.

28 February 2004

PNWVHFS 903+ Operators List

W7DHC has updated the list of known 903 MHz+ operators. There is now a grid map showing which bands are known to reside in which grids as well as a roster of who is where with what bands and equipment. If you need to be added to the list or need to change your specifics please contact Jim at [email protected]

Dry Side Breakfast Photos

The photos from the October 18th Dry Side Breakfast are now online. Thanks to W7DHC and XYL for the pictures!

Front Page Photo Archive Online

Remember all those great photos that have appeared at one time or another on the pnwvhfs.org front web page? Well, now they all are available again in the Front Page Photo Archive!

September VHF Contest Scores Now Updated and Online

The PNWVHFS Awards chair has toiled long and hard and has completed the task of compiling all the September VHF Contest scores. Corrections should be sent to [email protected].

Membership Roster Adds Functionality

The Membership Roster now has an added feature. Clicking on the callsign takes you to that callsign's information at qrz.com. Please check your own link to make sure it is correct and then check to make sure your email address is registered at qrz.com.

MUD 2003 + PNWVHFS Fall Meeting = Great Event!

(Report from W7DHC)

The combined Pacific Northwest VHF Conference and Microwave Update 2003 event attracted some 120 participants from all over the US plus Australia, England, Canada and Japan. On both Friday and Saturday, a number of presentations were made, mostly on fairly technical microwave subjects. Of broader interest was the presentation by Ward Silver, N0AX, on the future of VHF, UHF and Microwave contesting. He is a member of the ARRL committee evaluating the contest survey conducted a while back and considering recommendations for VHF and above contest enhancements and changes.

Highlighting the PNWVHFS Annual Meeting on Friday evening was the presentation of the Pacific Northwest VHFer of the Year award to Lynn Burlingame for his efforts to promote and grow the society. It was noted that Lynn attends most of the hamfests in the region and always finds ways to promote society membership at each one. He is also the "father of the T-shirt" promotion.

Commercial vendors were in attendance at the conference on all three days and business was brisk for them. In addition, there were swap events on both Friday evening and Sunday morning, offering other opportunities to stock up on radio gear and accessories.

At the Saturday evening banquet, the food was great and the subsequent prize drawing featured some really good stuff, much of which stayed in the Pacific Northwest. Quite a number of PNWVHFS members managed to have winning tickets pulled.

We’re already looking toward the 2004 Pacific Northwest VHF Conference with great anticipation!

PNWVHFS Nomination Results

Secretary W7DHC reports that no additional nominations were received for any of the four offices to be filled by election this year. As a result, the incumbent officers below, who indicated their willingness to run again, are elected without further balloting per the Pacific Northwest VHF Society constitution and bylaws.

President: Lynn Burlingame, N7CFO
Secretary-Treasurer: Jim Aguirre, W7DHC
Director, British Columbia: Ralph Parker, VE7XF
Director, Eastern Washington: Bob Lee, N7AU

The terms of the President and Secretary-Treasurer will run through
December 31, 2004; the director terms are for two year, running through
December 31, 2005.

Congratulations and thanks for all the hard work gentlemen!

Member's Graphics

The board has approved the design of special graphical images for use by the members on web pages, qsl cards, etc. These are available in both full color and gray scale. There are separate version for Charter Members and Members. See the Member's Graphics page for more info and to download your graphic!

Official PNWVHFS Logo Gear!

The PNWVHFS is proud to announce that L&S Industries has joined Capital Engraving as an Official PNWVHFS Logo Gear Supplier! PNWVHFS has given license to both of these vendors to produce items displaying the PNWVHFS logo. For more info see the Vendors page.

PNW Vendor & Rag Chew Locations List

N7CFO has put together a great list of various vendors in the PNW including surplus sales, electronic parts, and so on. Also included is a list of the locations where you might see a high concentration of PNWVHFS T-Shirt wearing folks swapping lies and eating breakfast. Have something to add? Let Lynn know at [email protected].

PNWVHFS Membership Density Map

Ever wonder where all the PNWVHFS members reside and how many are where? The new PNWVHFS Membership Density Map will help give you a graphical picture of the membership density.

PNWVHFS Releases Official Definition of Territory for ARRL Club Competition Scoring

The PNWVHFS Board of Directors has approved a definition of the PWNVHFS club territory for use in Club Competion Scoring in ARRL contests. This Definition of PNWVHFS Territory for ARRL Club Contest Scoring applies ONLY to ARRL Club competition scoring. It does not limit the actual territory of the PNWVHFS. The full text can be seen here or just the territorial map here.