Hey Gang,
Just wanted to pop into your emails quickly today to remind
all of you that we have a very busy weekend coming up.. There’s lots to do with
4 special events going on throughout the state as well as 2 hamfests..
So there’s no excuse for you not to be involved with Amateur
Radio this weekend. With this much going on around the state, there’s no excuse
for not having FUN for sure..!!
We start the weekend off with Ohio’s own..
04/23/2016 | Ohio ARES NVIS Antenna Day
1000Z-1800Z, Varies, Marion, OH. Ohio ARES.
7.244 7.240 3.910 3.850.
Certificate. Marion County OH ARES
c/o W8MRN, 655 Richland Rd, Marion, OH 43302.
A day to compare and test NVIS antennas with anchor stations
located around Ohio. No contest scores, but we compile documentation of which
NVIS antenna worked the best for you. Not limited to any frequencies, make as
many contacts with other stations in Ohio and surrounding states as possible to
test your antenna ideas! This year's sponsor: Marion County ARES.
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The Second Annual Ohio 2 Meter FM Simplex Squares Contest
Mark your calendars and reserve the last full weekend in
April to participate in a fun and exciting 2 Meter Contest that offers both
awards and prizes of value.
The contest web site, www.cfarc.org/contest.php has all the details including rules, a grid
square overview, antenna construction plans, winning tips, the current list of
prizes, FAQs, and more. Look it over and if you still have any unanswered
questions, e-mail o2mfmss@cfarc.org
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04/23/2016 | 4th Annual Celebration of Earth Day
1400Z-2000Z, W8PRC, Cleveland, OH. Parma Radio Club.
14.250 7.200.
QSL. Parma Radio Club
7811 Dogwood Ln, Cleveland, OH 44130.
Our 4th annual Earth Day event to remind everyone of the
fragility of our planet and it's valuable resources. We will be operating
entirely of energy from the sun. www.parmaradioclub.com
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04/23-24/2016 | Portage County (Ohio) ARS 10 Year ARRL
Affiliation
1500Z-0100Z, K8BF, Ravenna, OH.
Portage County Amateur Radio Service.
28.310 14.310 7.210 3.810.
Certificate.
Tom Parkinson, KB8UUZ,
9992 State Route 700, Mantua, OH 44255.
Send QSL card with large SASE for certificate. www.portcars.org
K8BF Special Event celebrating the 10th anniversary of PCARS
being an ARRL Affiliated Club station.
Festivities will start at 10AM and go until 9PM. We will be
operating 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters.
The idea will be to pick a frequency and then call CQ Special Event.
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04/23/2016 | Jackson County ARC Hamfest
Location: Jackson, OH
Sponsor: Jackson County Amateur Radio Club
04/24/2016 | Athens Hamfest
Location: Athens, OH
Sponsor: Athens County Amateur Radio Association
Website: http://ac-ara.org/
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Are you getting those emails from me? If not, all you have
to do is to “Opt-In” to receive them. Heck, just send me an email n8sy@n8sy.com, I’ll get you added to the
mailing list. There’s a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it’s on
the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it:
I urge all of you to make sure that everyone, regardless of
whether they are a League member or not, get signed up for one of these
options. You can always “Opt-Out” at any time if you feel this is not what you
were expecting.
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It’s there..!! To
enter the drawing all you need to do is fill in a couple of boxes on the form..
(your name and email). That’s you need to do to be entered into a drawing to
win a 2016 ARRL softcover Handbook. There’s nothing else required (Oh.. You do
need to be a resident of Ohio to win..)
The winner will be mailed the Handbook at my cost. This is being offered
just to see how many folks are really checking in on the website. Got the idea?
Best of luck to you!!
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HEY, there’s another NEW – one question – questionnaire on
the Ohio Section Website.. http://arrlohio.org This question is really important for me to
know.. It will only take about 2 seconds for you to answer it, and you can see
how your answer stacks up with others instantly. If you haven’t done it yet,
please do.. I really want to hear from you.
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Are you a member of the ARRL?? If you aren’t a League
member, this is a great opportunity to become one. Want more information on how
to join? Here’s the link: http://www.arrl.org/membership-levels.
There’s even a 90 day FREE trial that you can apply for if you’ve never been a
member.. Got questions about being a member or what the League is all about?
Send me an email.. n8sy@arrl.org I’ll be happy to call or write to you. We can
even have coffee if you’d like.. and I’ll buy!!
That’s going to do it for now..
73, and have FUN this weekend!!!
Scott, N8SY..
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