Dale's Tales for August 2016 has just been posted..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that the August edition of Dale's Tales has just been posted..

Go take a look..                                     >> Click Here <<


73, for now..


Scott, N8SY

Good-Bye, Hara Arena! Hamvention to Relocate in 2017!

07/29/2016

Hamvention® has announced that Hara Arena, the home of Hamvention since 1964, is closing. Hamvention 2017 will be held at a new location in the Dayton area, yet to be disclosed.

“The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, HARA has announced the closing of their facility,” a news release from Hamvention General Chair Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, said today (July 29). “We have begun execution of our contingency plan to move Hamvention® 2017 to a new home. DARA and Hamvention have enjoyed many successful years working together with HARA Arena and we wish the Wampler family the best.”

According to Cramer, DARA and Hamvention have been working on a contingency plan in the event that the deteriorating Hara Arena ever should become unavailable. “We have spent many hours over the last few years evaluating possible locations and have found one in the area we believe will be a great new home!” The announcement said that DARA and Hamvention expect to make a formal announcement soon “introducing our new partner.”

“We all believe this new venue will be a spectacular place to hold our beloved event,” Cramer said. “Please rest assured we will have the event on the same weekend and, since it will be in the region, the current accommodations and outside events already planned for Hamvention 2017 should not be affected.”

“We look forward to your continued support as we move to a new future with The Dayton Hamvention.”

A hockey team’s cancellation of its upcoming season earlier this month had raised questions about the future availability of Hara Arena for Hamvention®. Hara Arena has been facing long-standing financial problems — including unpaid property taxes. Renovations promised for the 2016 Hamvention never materialized.

Hamvention attracted more than 25,000 visitors this spring and is worth millions of dollars to the Dayton area economy.

The Wampler family has owned and operated Hara Arena since its humble origins in the 1950s, when Wampler Ballarena — then a dance hall and now an exhibit hall familiar to Hamvention visitors — was built in what had been a family-owned orchard.

July 28th Edition of the ARRL Letter is now available..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that the July 28th edition of the ARRL Letter has been posted..

Go take a look..                                 >> Click Here <<


73, for now..

Scott, N8SY..

Hiram Percy Maxim Award Recipient and more..!!

It’s a great honor as Section Manager to be able to nominate outstanding candidates for national awards to the ARRL Board of Directors. Several months back I had that privilege for one of the ARRL’s biggest awards, the Hiram Percy Maxim Award. 

This past weekend the ARRL Board of Directors met in Conneaut and I am very pleased to inform all of you that Ohio’s nomination was accepted. So, without further ado let me introduce you to the latest recipient of the Hiram Percy Maxim Award, Christopher Brault, KD8YVJ.

Christopher is one dedicated young man who shows his passion for Amateur Radio by his participation and leadership in organizational affairs at the local and national level. His technical achievements, as well as his recruitment and training here in Ohio and around the country have been well demonstrated by his willingness to serve and show others that Amateur Radio is not only a service, but it’s FUN too.

Here’s a short explanation of what this award is all about..

The Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award is given annually to a licensed radio amateur under the age of 21. The nominee must be a current ARRL member. The nominee's accomplishments and contributions to both the community of Amateur Radio and the local community should be of the most exemplary nature. These activities include:

>> Participation or leadership in organizational affairs at the local or national level (for example: local radio club,

>> ARES, net control, participation in civic groups);

>> Technical achievement (for example: built a radio, put up an antenna, etc);

>> Operating record (for example: nets, disaster drills, contests, Sweepstakes, etc);

>> Recruitment and training of new amateurs (for example: helped teach a license class, JOTA, etc);

>> Public relations activities (for example: create a ham radio Web page).

The award consists of an engraved plaque and $1,500.

Please help me say >> Congratulations << to Christopher, KD8YVJ for becoming the latest recipient of this great and prestigious award!!

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Hey Gang..  Have you gotten registered for the NEWEST “Handbook Giveaway” drawing on the website yet? It’s there, and there’s not much time left to get entered for this month.. Time is clicking away very fast and you have until this Sunday night to enter.

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!!  Go to http://arrl-ohio.org  and look for the link on the left side by the big RED arrow..

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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:  http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html   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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Don’t forget,  August 6th is our annual ARRL Ohio Section Conference in conjunction with the Columbus Hamfest. There are a number of great forums scheduled and I’m sure you’ll want to attend them all. The ARRL Forum will also be when the 25th Annual Newsletter winners will be announced. And, it will also be when I announce the 22nd recipient of the Allan Severson Award. I’m sure all of you will want to be there when that is announced for sure!! Go to http://arrl-ohio.org/conference/conference.html   for more details..

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Lastly..  I’m always available for you, whether you’re an ARRL member or not. If you have any questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile.  Call or write me   (419) 512-4445 or  n8sy@n8sy.com      

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We Did It!!!!

Hi Gang,

WOW..  What more could anyone say about this past week!  I want to personally thank all of our great Ohio Section ARES volunteers that gave of themselves completely, got all the required ICS training in, and met all the goals. It will go down in the history books for sure.

Yes, we did it!! We successfully trained, equipped and staffed numerous locations for the NRC and NAACP conventions simultaneously. How much more could anyone ask for.

Yes, we did use the brand new Ohio Department of Homeland Security Credentialing System (CIMS) too. It worked! We were able to get State of Ohio credentials into the hands of our volunteers when and where needed. Just as it was advertised!

I can’t express my happiness more in Ohio’s ARES program. I heard nothing but praise from government leaders, Red Cross and EMA Directors all over the state as I visited with them about the willingness and professionalism of the Ohio ARES Corps.

Stan, N8BHL, my hat is off to you sir, and all of your fantastic Ohio Section ARES staff!

I have a number of pictures posted of the different locations, but can use more if you have them. Go to:  http://arrl-ohio.org/rnc/index.php   to see some of the action as it was happening.

Again, thanks go out to all of our great Ohio Section ARES volunteers for a job “Well Done!!”

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Have you seen the NEWEST “Handbook Giveaway” drawing on the website yet? 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!!  Go to http://arrl-ohio.org  and look for the link on the left side by the big RED arrow..

**********

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:  http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html   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.

**********

Don’t forget,  August 6th is our annual ARRL Ohio Section Conference in conjunction with the Columbus Hamfest. There are a number of great forums scheduled and I’m sure you’ll want to attend them all. The ARRL Forum will also be when the 25th Annual Newsletter winners will be announced. And, it will also be when I announce the 22nd recipient of the Allan Severson Award. I’m sure all of you will want to be there when that is announced for sure!! Go to http://arrl-ohio.org/conference/conference.html  for more details..

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Lastly..  I’m always available for you, whether you’re an ARRL member or not. If you have any questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile.  Call or write me   (419) 512-4445 or  n8sy@n8sy.com     

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July 14 Edition of the ARRL Letter has been posted..

Hi Gang.

Just wanted to let you all know that the July 14 Edition of the ARRL Letter has been posted..

Go take a look...                                  >>  Click Here  <<


73, for now..

Scott, N8SY..

July edition of the Ohio Section Journal has been posted..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that I just posted the latest edition of the Ohio Section Journal

Go take a look..                     >> Click Here <<


73, for now..


Scott, N8SY..

The June Section Emergency Coordinator's Report has been posted..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that I've just posted the June Report from the Section Emergency Coordinator..

To view the report                     >> Click Here <<



73, for now..


Scott, N8SY..

The June Section Traffic Manager's report is now posted..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that I've just posted the June Section Manager's Report..


Go take a look..                                      >> Click Here <<



73, for now..

Scott..

New ARRL Ohio Card Checker Appointed and more..

Hi Gang,

It is with great pride I get to announce Ohio’s newest ARRL QSL Card Checker. His name is Robert (Bob) Frey, WA6EZV. Bob is replacing Gene McCoy, N8KOJ who recently decided to step down. Bob was a past Card Checker and has a lot of credentials to go with it. He has 348 confirmed all time. 8 Band DXCC, 1600 confirmed on DXCC Challenge. and DXCC Honor Roll. So please help me welcome back Bob to the ARRL Ohio Section!!

>>There is a NEW  >> STATEWIDE NET << coming on DMR. It is being originated by the DEC 6, Danny Bailey, W8DLB on the Mansfield DMR Repeater. The net will start out just being on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of the month. It will be on the Ohio Talk Group for DMR (BrandMeister) at 8:30pm local. If you have a DMR radio, come join them on the net. I think you will find it very interesting. They had over 18 check-ins from around the state on the net this past Wednesday night. - Additional...  The DMR NET is supported on both the BrandMeister and the C-Bridge Repeaters - Talk Group 3139..

>>The FCC information technology staff is continuing to look into why the Universal Licensing System (ULS) Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) system has stopped processing at least some - and perhaps all - Amateur Radio exam session files and applications. The stoppage, which began on June 28, initially affected the handling of all Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) and commercial license applications, said ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, who alerted the FCC IT Department. Somma said that by June 30, it appeared that the FCC had corrected the broader problem, and processing of most Amateur Radio VEC and commercial applications and exam session files had resumed.

"The fix for the ARRL VEC remains elusive, however," said Somma. "I assumed the issue would be cleared up quickly as the FCC has done in the past." She added, that the FCC has been unwilling to reveal the extent of the problem, which she believes still could be affecting applications from outside the ARRL VEC. According to Somma, resolving the problem has been escalated to Priority 1 at the FCC, and resources have been reprioritized to address the issue.

"I have been in contact with the FCC every day inquiring about their progress and will continue to do so until the problem is resolved," Somma said. "I have also asked them to provide us with an alternate filing option as soon as possible."

Somma said that as of July 6, the ARRL VEC had more than 900 applications and nearly 275 exam sessions in the queue and awaiting FCC processing. "As soon as the FCC staff discovers and corrects the EBF system problem, we will immediately file the backlog, which would take only a day or so to release," Somma estimated.

She said a lot of candidates and volunteer examiners have begun asking why new call signs or license upgrades have not yet been issued, and she is sympathetic with their concerns. "We usually transmit the exam sessions to FCC as soon as possible, which is 24 to 48 hours from the day they are received in our office," she said. "Therefore, questions from the field about the delay are understandable."

>> 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, and I will add you to the mailing list. There is a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it is on the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it:  http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html   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. 

>>  Upcoming Hamfests

* 07/10/2016 | 20/9 Radio Club Hamfest 2016
   Location: Austintown, OH
   Website: http://20over9.org

 * 07/16/2016 | NOARSfest 2016
   Location: Elyria, OH
  Sponsor: Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society
   Website: http://www.wp.noars.net/

 * 07/17/2016 | Van Wert Hamfest
  Location: Van Wert, OH
  Van Wert Amateur Radio Club
  Website: http://w8fy.org

*08/06/2016 | Columbus Hamfest / ARRL Ohio Section Conference

Location:  Grove City, OH  << This is a NEW location

Voice of Aladdin Amateur Radio Club (W8FEZ) / ARRL Ohio Section

Website: http://www.columbushamfest.com  or http://arrl-ohio.org/conference/conference.html

>>  Lastly..  I’m always available for you if you have any questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile.  Call or write me Scott Yonally, N8SY (419) 512-4445 or  n8sy@n8sy.com  

73,   Scott, N8SY..

The July 7th Edition of the ARRL Letter is now available..

Hi Gang,

The July 7 edition of the ARRL Letter is now available to read..

Go take a look..                   >>  Click Here  <<


73, for now..


Scott, N8SY..

Newest Handbook Give Away Winner and More..

Hey Gang,

 

First let me say that I sincerely hope that everyone had a wonderful and SAFE Independence Day (4th of July)!!

WOW.. we had such an overwhelming response this past month for the Handbook Give Away. We had over 2,000 entries. Now, I want to congratulate the most recent winner..  Becky Numbers, KC8NQE of Lancaster!!  Congratulations Becky!! The handbook will be going out to you yet today.

In other news..

>>  Have you seen the latest edition of Dales Tales? It was posted for all to see just last night. It is filled with a great deal of important information for all of us. Here’s a link to go view it..  http://wa8efk.blogspot.com

>> 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, and I will add you to the mailing list. There is a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it is on the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it:  http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html   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. 

>>  Field Day Pictures.. I’ve posted even more pictures since the beginning of the month up there as well. If you have not seen them yet, you really need to.. Who knows, you may even be featured in one of those pictures! http://arrl-ohio.org/fd/index.php    I did travel to 14 different Field Day Sites, I would have gone to more, but I simply ran out of time. I drove just under a 1,000 miles to be with all of you at your sites.

>>  Upcoming Hamfests

 

* 07/10/2016 | 20/9 Radio Club Hamfest 2016
   Location: Austintown, OH
   Website: http://20over9.org

 * 07/16/2016 | NOARSfest 2016
   Location: Elyria, OH
  Sponsor: Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society
   Website: http://www.wp.noars.net/

 * 07/17/2016 | Van Wert Hamfest
  Location: Van Wert, OH
  Van Wert Amateur Radio Club
  Website: http://w8fy.org

*08/06/2016 | Columbus Hamfest / ARRL Ohio Section Conference

Location:  Grove City, OH  << This is a NEW location

Voice of Aladdin Amateur Radio Club (W8FEZ) / ARRL Ohio Section

Website: http://www.columbushamfest.com  or http://arrl-ohio.org/conference/conference.html

>>  Lastly..  I’m always available for you if you have any questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile.  Call or write me Scott Yonally, N8SY (419) 512-4445 or  n8sy@n8sy.com  

73,   Scott, N8SY..

The July Edition of Dale's Tales has been posted to the website..

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that the latest edition of Dale's Tales has been posted..


Go take a look..                                    >> Click Here <<



73, Scott, N8SY..

ARRL Handbook Give Away Winners and More..

Hey Gang,

 

WOW.. we had such an overwhelming response this month for the Handbook Give Away we decided to have 2 winners!!  So, we congratulate Tom Bishop, W8TAB and Andrew Pliszka, WB8YDP.

>> SPECIAL NOTE <<  I decided that since the 4th of July is just a few days away we needed to do something to celebrate Independence Day, so there is going to be a  >> Special << Handbook give away just for July 4th..  So, if you signed up for the June drawing, as a lot of you did, you are already registered.. IF you did not, this is a great opportunity for you to get in on this deal..  Go to  http://arrl-ohio.org/handbook.html   to get signed up.

In other news..

>>  West Virginia ARES Units on Alert for Possible Activation in Wake of Flooding..  All Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) districts and counties in West Virginia are on alert for possible activation in the aftermath of severe flooding, which has claimed at least 2 dozen lives, destroyed hundreds of homes, and damaged countless others. More than 30,000 were without electrical power at one point, but that number now is less than 8000. More rain has been forecast for the region, and President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in the state.   >>  Please take note that we (Ohio ARES) may also be asked to help with this as well..  <<

 

>> Are you getting those emails from me? If not, all you have to do is to  >> Opt-In <<  to receive n8sy@n8sy.com, and I will add you to the mailing list. There is a link to do this on the Ohio Section website, it is on the bottom left corner.. For your convenience, here’s a direct link to it:

http://arrl-ohio.org/forwarder/forwarding.html   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. 

them. Heck, just send me an email

>>  Field Day Pictures.. This year I traveled to 14 different Field Day Sites, I would have gone to more, but I simply ran out of time. I drove just under a 1,000 miles to be with all of you at your sites. I had a blast visiting with all of you, and the food was delicious. I have posted a bunch of pictures of various Field Day sites around Ohio on the website  http://arrl-ohio.org/fd/index.php   If you have not seen them yet, you really need to.. Who knows, you may even be featured in one of those pictures! 

That’s it for now.. Remember, if you have questions or concerns about the Ohio Section you can always call or write me anytime..  Have a great 4th of July, but most of all, be SAFE.

73,   Scott, N8SY..