Club News

Hi Everyone,

As I sit here and look at the calendar I can't believe that Field Day 2013 is this coming weekend!  What seemed so far in the future when we all started to plan for this special event is now almost here and it is "show time".  We will meet this coming Friday June 21st. for lunch at Rockwood Family Restaurant, 22825 Huron River Drive, Rockwood, MI. 48173 at 12 noon, (I-75 Rockwood Exit).  At about 2:00 P.M. we will go to the park to set up for FD.  (Mercure Park, located on Fort RD. between Woodruff & Huron River DR.).  After set-up we will have a steak dinner for those who have ordered steaks.  Operating for FD begins on Saturday (22nd.) at 2:00 P.M. and will be in operation for 24 hours until 2:00 P.M. Sunday (23rd.).  Don't forget on Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M. we will have a VE exam for those interested.  After FD operations we will take down everything and store it for next year's FD. 

Together we can make our Club Anniversary FD a memorable event. 

Hoping to see everyone there!

Bill AC8KO       

Calling All members,

I just wanted to remind everyone that this Friday 06/07/2013 after the business section of our general meeting we will devote the rest of the meeting to FD matters.  All staffers will be called upon to report to the club the status of the part of FD that they will be overseeing and what else needs to be done.  Our tent captains will be taking the last of the sign ups for operating and logging.  There will also be a presentation on logging on the computer for FD as a review for all of us and to introduce the procedure to our new members.  Also last minute orders will be taken for FD shirts and steaks. 

Together we can make this a great event!

73,

Bill AC8KO  

As you know at our next General Meeting we will not be able to have an "official" Field Day meeting so why don't we meet "informally" before the meeting at 6:30 P.M.  If the building is not open we can meet in the parking lot - think of it as a practice run for FD!

Also soon on the club web site you will be able to sign up for t-shirts, number of meals, steaks, and for the club education event, along with associated costs.  Please don't forget to sign up for your operating times which is already on the site. 

Together we can make this a great event!

73,

Bill AC8KO   

Field Day planning is under way please check the Field Day Forum for important information on location, times, and committee dates and times.  Also check the events section and posted Spark Gap's on this web site.

The success or failure of Field Day will not rest on one person but that of the entire club as a whole from the President to the newest member.  In the words of Vince Lombardi: "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."  Please make our 80th Anniversary Field Day a success!  

73,

Bill AC8KO

 

 

Our first "official" 2013 Field Day committee meeting is in the books.  I want to thank everyone for staying after our club breakfast and a big thank you for all those who have volunteered to lead the different sections of FD. 

The Staff Roster is posted under Field Day Forums so please check it out and see how you can make Field Day a success and contact one of the leads or myself to volunteer.

Hope to see you at our next meeting!

73,

Bill AC8KO  

 

 

Check out the 2013 Field Day Site Locator on the ARRL web-site.  We are listed for interested parties to find and contact us.  It is fun to see the other clubs that neighbor us and across the country.

Be a part of this exciting event!

73,

Bill AC8KO

 

 

The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, KK5W is participating in this year’s
Museum Ships Weekend. June 1-2, 2013.  Our call sign, KK5W will be credited
as a contact with both WW II Submarine USS Cavalla and Destroyer Escort USS
Stewart. Visit our web page for more information, www.bvarcmswe.org.   We
will be operating from Seawolf Park in Galveston, Texas, NA-143.

Frequencies as follows:
SSB
7.260 MKHz
14.260 MHz
21.360 MHz
28.360 MHz

CW
7.039 Mhz
14,039 MHz
21.039 KHz
28,039 KHz

Amateur radio operators in the Galveston - Houston area are
cordially invited to participate. You can sign up on the web page if you
would like to operate KK5W during the event at Seawolf Park.

KK5W will also host two VHF Nets for Houston-Galveston amateurs to contact
the local museum ships using the WA5CYI repeater 146.94 (-) PL 167.9 on
Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 1 PM Local time.  We are anticipating the
USS Texas (NA5DV), Elissa (N5E), and the Grandcamp/High Flyer Memorial
(AC0TX) will be on the net.

Operation on OSCAR satellites is planned for daytime passes on Saturday,
June 1.
A balloon launch is scheduled for Saturday morning,

For the second year, KK5W is sponsoring the Texas Navy Award.
This year’s Texas Navy Fleet is expanded to include:
    USS Cavalla and USS Stewart  – KK5W
    USS Texas – NA5DV
    Tall Ship Elissa – N5E
    USS Lexington – W5LEX
    SS High Flyer and SS Grandcamp Memorial – AC0TX
    National Museum of the Pacific War – N5P
For KK5W and AC0TX, one contact counts for both ships.

Provide evidence of two way communication (log extract) with at least four
of the call signs during MSWE 2013 to earn the 2013 Texas Navy Certificate.
Work all six to earn the coveted “Clean Sweep” endorsement. Visit our web
page, www.bvarcmswe.org for information on how to claim the certificate.

73,
Ron, K5HM
Event Coordinator
k5hm.ron@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Hello members Just got this information

I'm pleased to inform you that on Saturday, July 27th, the Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring their 2013 CMARC "OUTDOOR" HAMFEST where we "have everything, but the ROOF"!! It's going to be a day FULL of FUN for Ham Radio, Computer, and Electronic equipment enthusiasts, as well as their families! Once again, this year it's being held at the Holt Christian Church located at 2424 S. Washington Road in Lansing, Michigan from 8am-1pm. Admission is $3.00 per person, with kids 15 years and under getting in FREE!! Admission for Vendors/Sellers is also $3.00 each and that includes 1 sales space (additional sales spaces are $5.00 each). "Dentronics" will be there again this year and remember, Denny is a dealer in NEW Alinco, Diamond, and MFJ equipment! "Stappywear" will be on hand again, too, taking orders for their silk-screened and embroidered Ham-related apparel.

In addition, this year we'll be having VE testing (Walk-ins are Welcome!), a Special Event Station (K8H), a forum on Digital Communications, and an Antenna building demo. We have a lot of great prizes this year, with our Grand Prize being an Alinco DJ-V57T Dual-Band HT!! That prize will be drawn at 1pm and will be mailed, it if you've left already!) We even have some really nice Ladies prizes for all the Ladies that attend! CMARC's Mascot, "TYCHO AUSSIE", will be visiting for all the kids, and this year we will also have FOOD hot-off-the-grill!! There will be Sweet Rolls in the morning and then, later on we'll have Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs and Brats with all the trimmings!! While you're having fun shopping and ragchewing with your friends, please don't forget to stop by the ARRL table and visit with Larry Camp WB8R, our Michigan Section Manager. Talk-in for the event will be on the 145.39 repeater (100 Hz PL). To register for a CMARC HAMFEST sales spot, or if you have questions, please contact Julie McLain/KB8ZXR at: (517) 694-0812 or KB8ZXR@aol.com.

New Member Chat Room Feature

CERT Academy the weekend of April 19, 20, and 21, 2013.

Friday, April 19th, 6pm-9:30pm.

Saturday, April 20th, 9am-4pm.

Sunday, April 21st, 9am-2pm.

Location: 

Kryzke Senior Center 28255 Mineral Springs, New Boston, MI 48164  

CERT is "Community Emergency Response Team" and this training is basically the same as FEMA's online IS-317 class with the addition of practical elements and a disaster drill at the conclusion.  (You can Google that if you want to see more detail on what this class covers.)

RSVP to Kristy Novicki at pknovicki@hotmail.com

More info on CERT:

http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams

Please tell Kristy that Ron Mesic referred you.

There is no charge for this training.

There is no requirement to join a team or go on "missions" - you may take this training only to be aware of how to better handle disasters / how to be more prepared to look out for yourself, your family and your neighbors.  Joining a team is optional.