Sad News to report

Hey Gang,

As that not all of you may know, we’ve had a death among the District Emergency Coordinators this past weekend.

We lost Bob Rhoades, KC8WHK due to a traffic accident. Bob has been the DEC for District 3 for many years.

We will miss him greatly for sure.

Here is Bob’s obituary.

Robert E. "Bob" Rhoades, age 71, of Piqua, Ohio, and formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 3:47 PM in Darke County, Ohio, due to an automobile accident. He was born on February 3, 1945 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Eugene Franklin Rhoades and Clara Florence & Robert (Mannix) Stauffer.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Sedam) Rhoades whom he married on February 6, 1971; sons, Rob & Jeff Mullins of Dallas, TX, and Chris Rhoades of Greenville; sisters and brother in law, Sandra Hoying of Greenville and Debbie & Steve Brandt of Greenville; brother and sister in law, Tom & Angela Stauffer of Oldsmar, FL; brothers in law and sisters in law, Carol & Mike Gray of Houston, Ohio, Kay & George O'Neill of Hollywood, FL, and Rick & Karen Sedam of Piqua, OH; special friends, Corbin & Skylan Robison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father and mother in law, George & Joan Sedam.

Bob was a firefighter retiring from the Greenville Fire Department. He also was a former employee with the Ohio Department of Health working within the Hazmat Department. He was an amateur hand radio operator and loved all aspects of trains. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville and St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 310 S. Downing St., Piqua, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. Tom Bolte celebrant. Burial will follow in the Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 5-8 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to National Fallen Firefighter Association at www.firehero.org. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Please keep Bob’s family in your hearts and prayers this Thanksgiving

Scott

Skywarn Recognition Day.. Plus Lot's More..

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Cleveland National Weather Service to participate in Skywarn Recognition Day December 3rd

SKYWARN Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property. Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the SKYWARN volunteers across the country. The Amateur radio operators also provide vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal communications become inoperative. During the SKYWARN Special Event operators will visit NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world.

If you would like to come operate at the NWS Cleveland office, please contact Mat, KC8NZJ info@ccskywarn.org

Skywarn Recognition Day 2016 is from 7PM Friday, December 2, until 7PM Saturday, December 3. Please note, the Cleveland Office will only be participating Saturday, December 3, 10 AM to 7 PM.

For more information about Skywarn Recognition Day, visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mtr/hamradio/

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Preparedness Partner Webinar Coming Up

The next PrepPartners Webinar is scheduled for December 14, 2016, at 2:30pm EST and will feature presenter Stephen Turner, assistant director of Cybersecurity at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. Please pass this information along to your networks and anyone who is interested in this topic. It’s FREE and you can register at: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-information-gathering-using-google-fu-or-the-art-of-search-tickets-29258078701

Be sure to spread the word! Hope you can join the webinar!

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SPECIAL CELEBRATION HAPPENED..

Last weekend there was a really neat celebration for the Hiram Percy Maxim Award winner, https://youtu.be/cn1e-QLjZiE

Christopher Brault, KD8YVJ. The celebration was very well attended and there is a video of the celebration. Everyone there had a great time and we even have a video of the day..  Here’s the link..  

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Work Continues to Strengthen Relationship between Amateur Auxiliary, FCC

Work continues to promote the visibility of Amateur Radio enforcement within the FCC. ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, reported that meetings have been held with the FCC concerning more effective FCC use of the volunteer resources of the Amateur Auxiliary (Official Observers) program, the current FCC-ARRL Amateur Auxiliary Agreement, and the development of a new Memorandum of Understanding that better incorporates the Amateur Auxiliary program — especially in light of the FCC’s recent closing of field offices and reduction of Spectrum Enforcement Division staff.

The Executive Committee directed Second Vice President Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, to continue work on the review and revitalization of the Amateur Auxiliary, in cooperation with the FCC, to ensure active use of the Amateur Auxiliary program.

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Ohio Amateurs in Action..

Hey Gang, I’ve gotten some pictures, but I want more..  Send me pictures of our Ohio Amateurs in action.  

You can find the photo gallery at: 

http://arrl-ohio.org/action_pics/action.html  as well as there is a link to this page right from the main page of the Ohio Section website..

These pictures can include any special event, activity and so forth that your ARES or Club has done.. I’m sure you get the idea. Send your pictures to me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com  and include a brief explanation of the event and I’ll get the pictures added to the gallery.. I’ve already got the pictures from “Convention Week” and the Mahoning Disaster Drill..  I’m looking for great new pictures that I might be able to use in the next Ohio Section Banner, so make sure that you get your pictures to me.. I want a great representation of ALL of the Ohio Section.

C’mon gang.. send me those action pictures! I’m sure that there are a lot of them out there and I want them ALL!!  Don’t be bashful.  

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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. Just send me an email at:  n8sy@n8sy.com and let me know that you want to be added.. It’s really that easy.

I urge all of you to make sure that everyone, regardless of whether they are a League member or not, get signed up to receive these emails. You can always  “Opt-Out”  at any time if you feel this is not what you were expecting.

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NEW.. One Question Survey has been posted.. Have you taken the survey yet? If you haven’t go to:   http://arrlohio.org and answer it..  You’ll find it on the left side about half way down. It’s only one question and after submitting your answer, it will show you how you stack up with all the others who have answered.

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Hey Gang..  Are you ready to enter the NEWEST Handbook Giveaway” drawing? This month is Thanksgiving and to show our “Thanks”  and we’re giving away a special Thanksgiving Give Away in addition to the regular drawing. That’s right, there will be two drawings this month. The drawing is already on the website, so don’t delay!!  

To get entered into both drawings you have to register no later than 11:59pm on November 23rd. Once you’ve entered, you will be entered to have two changes at the Handbook. That’s right, TWO.. After the Thanksgiving drawing is complete we will go on to the end of the month with another drawing, if you’ve registered early you’ll have two changes automatically!!  So, for those of you who have told me that you just never win anything, talk to Gregg Gary, WB8YYS. He used to say the same thing until last month. Now he’s the proud owner of a Handbook.  

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. Best of luck to you, and get registered early so that you don’t miss out on the two chances to win!

Here's the link to get your registered..   http://arrl-ohio.org/handbook.html

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Upcoming Hamfests in Ohio..

 

12/03/2016 | Fulton County Winter Fest

Location: Delta, OH 

Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest

>> 2017 <<

01/15/2017 | Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest

Location: Nelsonville, OH

Sponsor: Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation

Website: http://www.scarfarc.com   

01/29/2017 | TUSCO Amateur Radio Club Hamfest

Location: Strasburg, OH

Sponsor: Tusco Amateur Radio Club

Website: http://tuscoarc.org   

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Got questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile?

Give me a call at (419) 512-4445 or email me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com    

Want to sit and just chat awhile? I’m available..  Heck, I’ll even buy!!

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Finally..  As you go to sit down and stuff your faces with every kind of food imaginable, give

THANKS to all of those who have served, and those now serving. Remember what this very special day is all about, Giving Thanks, and being grateful for being a part of this wonderful country of ours. My wife Janie and I wish each of you a very Happy and SAFE, Thanksgiving!

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Ohio Section Journal..

Hey Gang,

Just uploaded the latest edition (November) of the Ohio Section Journal to the website..

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


73,

Scott, N8SY..

October's Section Traffic Manager's Report..

Hey Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that the October Section Traffic Manager's Report has just been posted..

You'll want to take a look..     >>  Click Here  <<


73,

Scott, N8SY..

A SPECIAL CELEBRATION HAPPENING - Plus Lots More..

SPECIAL CELEBRATION HAPPENING – and you’re invited..

A few months ago, the winner of the Hiram Percy Maxim award for 2015 was announced. The honor went to Chris Brault, KD8YVJ, of Liberty Township, Ohio, a member of the Great Lakes Division. The Division would like to formally recognize Chris for this national honor and will be holding an awards ceremony at the Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester, Ohio, on Saturday, November 12th at 1 p.m. Hams throughout the division, but particularly those from the Greater Cincinnati area, are invited to this celebration. We invite all ham radio operators to come and meet Chris and congratulate him on his accomplishment. The VOA Museum will be open from 1 – 4 p.m., with free admission. However, donations are always greatly appreciated. The facility houses three museums, one featuring the Voice of America transmitting facility (the Bethany Relay Station) which is the original purpose of the building; another the Media Heritage Museum, showcasing the history of broadcasting in the Cincinnati area; and finally the Grey History of Wireless Museum, with many old-time radios of all sorts. The VOA is  located at 8070 Tylersville Rd in West Chester, Ohio. In addition to the ceremony and reception, where hams can congratulate Chris in person, we hope to get him on the air from the West Chester Amateur Radio Association shack in the museum, so that hams throughout the Division can make contact with Chris. Details to be announced later, but we’ll probably try forty meter SSB after 2 p.m. He’d appreciate making many contacts with hams in the Division. To make sure that the VOA is properly prepared for all of us, please click on this link to RSVP..   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGQPYM2 For more details, please contact Vice Director Tom Delaney, W8WTD, at w8wtd@arrl.org

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ICS (NIMS) statewide database..

Did you know that we have over 455 members in the statewide database now? We also have right around 3,100 certificates on file. That’s absolutely fantastic.. Do you have your ICS (NIMS) certificates on file with us? If you don’t I strongly encourage you to send them to me or Scott so that they can be entered into our database. We want everybody that has taken these course to be in there so that if they would be needed, they can quickly and easily be pulled up by me to show proof that you do have what is needed for training in an emergency situation.  

For those of you who have also taken the EC-001, 002 or 003 courses in the past, please send copies of those certificates too. You never know when they might be requested.

For the latest Section Emergency Coordinator’s monthly report go to:

http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/notes.html

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Ohio Amateurs in Action..

Hey Gang..  It was suggested that we have a photo gallery of our Ohio Amateurs in action. So, we now have a photo gallery just for this.. 

You can find it at:

http://arrl-ohio.org/action_pics/action.html  as well as there is a link to this page right from the main page of the Ohio Section website..

These pictures can include any special event, activity and so forth that your ARES or Club has done.. I’m sure you get the idea. Send your pictures to me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com  and include a brief explanation of the event and I’ll get the pictures added to the gallery.. I’ve already got the pictures from “Convention Week” and the Mahoning Disaster Drill..  I’m looking for great new pictures that I might be able to use in the next Ohio Section Banner, so make sure that you get your pictures to me.. I want a great representation of ALL of the Ohio Section.

C’mon gang.. send me those action pictures! I’m sure that there are a lot of them out there and I want them ALL!!  Don’t be bashful.  

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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. Just send me an email at:  n8sy@n8sy.com and let me know that you want to be added.. It’s really that easy.

I urge all of you to make sure that everyone, regardless of whether they are a League member or not, get signed up to receive these emails. You can always  “Opt-Out”  at any time if you feel this is not what you were expecting.

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NEW.. One Question Survey has now been posted.. Have you taken the survey yet? If you haven’t go to:  http://arrlohio.org and answer it..  You’ll find it on the left side about half way down. It’s only one question and after submitting your answer, it will show you how you stack up with all the others who have answered.

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OHIO SPEAKERS BUREAU

Tom Sly, WB8LCD is continuing to collect information on club presentations and is always on the look-out for speakers that are willing to help out and do their presentations for clubs around the Ohio Section.

You don't necessarily have to travel. With the technology of today, you could easily do a webinar, Google Hangouts, or Skype presentation right from the comforts of your own shack. Bob Heil, K9EID does this all the time! You might be surprised just how easy this really is now days.

If you've had or conducted an interesting presentation at a club meeting in the last 12 months, please send an email to Tom.  He would like to know: 

1) The topic or the name of the presentation,

2) The name and call sign of the presenter,

3) The name and location of the club,

4) Do clubs usually have interesting presentations (Y/N),

5) Has your club ever had a presentation done over Skype or some other internet service?

Tom stresses that he would like this information from all club members - not just club officers!  You can email Tom at: tomsly29@gmail.com

Your participation in this program will benefit all the clubs in the Ohio Section. Our goal is to see this list grow. The more presenters we have on the list, the more interesting your club meetings will be.

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Hey Gang..  Are you ready to enter the NEWEST Handbook Giveaway” drawing? This month is Thanksgiving and to show our “Thanks” I am going to have a special Thanksgiving Give Away in addition to the regular drawing. That’s right, there will be two drawings this month. The drawing is already on the website, so don’t delay!!  

To get entered into both drawings you have to register no later than 11:59pm on November 23rd. Once you’ve entered, you will be entered to have two changes at the Handbook. That’s right, TWO.. After the Thanksgiving drawing is complete we will go on to the end of the month with another drawing, if you’ve registered early you’ll have two changes automatically!!  So, for those of you who have told me that you just never win anything, talk to Gregg Gary, WB8YYS. He used to say the same thing until last month. Now he’s the proud owner of a Handbook.  

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. Best of luck to you, and get registered early so that you don’t miss out on the two chances to win!

Here's the link to get your registered..   http://arrl-ohio.org/handbook.html

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Just a bit if trivia for ya today.. Today is November 10th. This is the 41st anniversary of the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was considered the largest and fastest Great Lakes ship. It set multiple records for the largest season-hauls. Built by the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge, Mich., the ship launched in 1958. It was the first lake freighter built to the maximum St. Lawrence Seaway size. The Fitzgerald carried ore between mills in Minnesota and iron works in Detroit, Toledo, and Cleveland. It had a capacity of 26,000 tons.

The Fitzgerald sank on the evening of Nov. 10, 1975 during a particularly rough storm on Lake Superior. There were no survivors or witnesses to the shipwreck. According to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, the Fitzgerald's Captain Ernest McSorely reported problems around 3:30 p.m. that afternoon in a radio message to the S.S. Arthur Anderson: "Anderson, this is the Fitzgerald. I have a fence rail down, two vents lost or damaged, and a list. I'm checking down. Will you stay by me till I get to Whitefish?" The last contact with the Fitzgerald took place at 7:10 p.m. The Fitzgerald crew reported that the ship was "holding our own." Just five minutes later, the Anderson's radar lost the Fitzgerald's signal. Another call to the Fitzgerald at 7:22 p.m. went unanswered. Around 10:00 p.m. the Anderson's crew discovered the Fitzgerald's lifeboats and other wreckage, but no sign of survivors.

A Coast Guard underwater vessel discovered the Fitzgerald's wreckage on May 20, 1976 about 535 feet below Lake Superior's surface. Divers recovered the ship's bell in 1995. The bell is now on display in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Whitefish Point near Paradise, Michigan and a copy of her bell was placed back on-board her sometime afterward to make her complete once again. The wreckage is considered a grave site by the family members of the crew and, as such, the Canadian government has declared it a heritage site. That status prevents divers from visiting the wreckage without permission.

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Upcoming Hamfests in Ohio..

 

12/03/2016 | Fulton County Winter Fest

Location: Delta, OH 

Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest

>> 2017 <<

01/15/2017 | Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest

Location: Nelsonville, OH

Sponsor: Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation

Website: http://www.scarfarc.com   

01/29/2017 | TUSCO Amateur Radio Club Hamfest

Location: Strasburg, OH

Sponsor: Tusco Amateur Radio Club

Website: http://tuscoarc.org   

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Got questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile?

Give me a call at (419) 512-4445 or email me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com    

Want to sit and just chat awhile? I’m available..  Heck, I’ll even buy!!

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Finally..  As you go to sit down and stuff your faces with every kind of food imaginable, give THANKS to all of those who have served, and those now serving. Remember what this very special day is all about, Giving Thanks, and being grateful for being a part of this wonderful country of ours. My wife Janie and I wish each of you a very Happy and SAFE, Thanksgiving!

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Special Event Happening - Plus lots more..

SPECIAL EVENT HAPPENING – and you’re invited..

A few months ago, the winner of the Hiram Percy Maxim award for 2015 was announced. The honor went to Chris Brault, KD8YVJ, of Liberty Township, Ohio, a member of the Great Lakes Division. The Division would like to formally recognize Chris for this national honor and will be holding an awards ceremony at the Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester, Ohio, on Saturday, November 12th at 1 p.m. Hams throughout the division, but particularly those from the Greater Cincinnati area, are invited to this celebration. We invite all ham radio operators to come and meet Chris and congratulate him on his accomplishment. The VOA Museum will be open from 1 – 4 p.m., with free admission. However, donations are always greatly appreciated. The facility houses three museums, one featuring the Voice of America transmitting facility (the Bethany Relay Station) which is the original purpose of the building; another the Media Heritage Museum, showcasing the history of broadcasting in the Cincinnati area; and finally the Grey History of Wireless Museum, with many old-time radios of all sorts. The VOA is  located at 8070 Tylersville Rd in West Chester, Ohio. In addition to the ceremony and reception, where hams can congratulate Chris in person, we hope to get him on the air from the West Chester Amateur Radio Association shack in the museum, so that hams throughout the Division can make contact with Chris. Details to be announced later, but we’ll probably try forty meter SSB after 2 p.m. He’d appreciate making many contacts with hams in the Division. To make sure that the VOA is properly prepared for all of us, please click on this link to RSVP..   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGQPYM2 For more details, please contact Vice Director Tom Delaney, W8WTD, at w8wtd@arrl.org

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ICS (NIMS) statewide database..

Did you know that we have over 455 members in the statewide database now? We also have right

around 3,100 certificates on file. That’s absolutely fantastic.. Do you have your ICS (NIMS) certificates on file with us? If you don’t I strongly encourage you to send them to me or Scott so that they can be entered into our database. We want everybody that has taken these course to be in there so that if they would be needed, they can quickly and easily be pulled up by me to show proof that you do have what is needed for training in an emergency situation. 

For those of you who have also taken the EC-001, 002 or 003 courses in the past, please send copies of those certificates too. You never know when they might be requested.

For the latest Section Emergency Coordinator’s monthly report go to:

http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/notes.html

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Ohio Amateurs in Action..

Hey Gang..  It was suggested that we have a photo gallery of our Ohio Amateurs in action. So, we now have a photo gallery just for this.. 

You can find it at:

http://arrl-ohio.org/action_pics/action.html  as well as there is a link to this page right from the main page of the Ohio Section website..

These pictures can include any special event, activity and so forth that your ARES or Club has done.. I’m sure you get the idea. Send your pictures to me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com  and include a brief explanation of the event and I’ll get the pictures added to the gallery.. I’ve already got the pictures from “Convention Week” and the Mahoning Disaster Drill..  I’m looking for great new pictures that I might be able to use in the next Ohio Section Banner, so make sure that you get your pictures to me.. I want a great representation of ALL of the Ohio Section.

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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 at:  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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NEW.. One Question Survey has now been posted.. Have you taken the survey yet? If you    haven’t please.. go to      http://arrlohio.org and answer it..  You’ll find it on the left side about half way down. It’s only one question and after submitting your answer, it will show you how you stack up with all the others who have answered.

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OHIO SPEAKERS BUREAU

Tom Sly, WB8LCD is continuing to collect information on club presentations and is always on the look-out for speakers that are willing to help out and do their presentations for clubs around the Ohio Section.

You don't necessarily have to travel. With the technology of today, you could easily do a webinar, Google Hangouts, or Skype presentation right from the comforts of your own shack. Bob Heil, K9EID does this all the time! You might be surprised just how easy this really is now days.

If you've had or conducted an interesting presentation at a club meeting in the last 12 months, please send an email to Tom.  He would like to know: 

1) The topic or the name of the presentation,

2) The name and call sign of the presenter,

3) The name and location of the club,

4) Do clubs usually have interesting presentations (Y/N),

5) Has your club ever had a presentation done over Skype or some other internet service?

Tom stresses that he would like this information from all club members - not just club officers!  You can email Tom at: tomsly29@gmail.com

Your participation in this program will benefit all the clubs in the Ohio Section. Our goal is to see this list grow. The more presenters we have on the list, the more interesting your club meetings will be.

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Upcoming Hamfests in Ohio..

12/03/2016 | Fulton County Winter Fest

Location: Delta, OH 

Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest

>> 2017 <<

01/15/2017 | Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest

Location: Nelsonville, OH

Sponsor: Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation

Website: http://www.scarfarc.com   

01/29/2017 | TUSCO Amateur Radio Club Hamfest

Location: Strasburg, OH

Sponsor: Tusco Amateur Radio Club

Website: http://tuscoarc.org   

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Got questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile?

Give me a call at (419) 512-4445 or email me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com    

Want to sit and just chat awhile? I’m available..  Heck, I’ll even buy!!

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One final note…   GO CAVS!!  

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Handbook Give Away Winner Plus A Lot More..

AND THE WINNER FOR THE HANDBOOK IS……

We've had another fantastic response this month with more than 1,300 entries.. But this month the winner is..

>> Gregg Gary, WB8YYS <<

It will be in Gregg’s hands very soon.. Be sure to congratulate him when you see him!!

Keep watching for the next drawing coming very soon. Oh.. I’m thinking about doing a special drawing just for Thanksgiving..  Gobble.. Gobble.. Gobble..

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ICS (NIMS) statewide database..

Did you know that we have over 455 members in the statewide database now? We also have right around 3,100 certificates on file. That’s absolutely fantastic.. Do you have your ICS (NIMS) certificates on file with us? If you don’t I strongly encourage you to send them to me or Scott so that they can be entered into our database. We want everybody that has taken these course to be in there so that if they would be needed, they can quickly and easily be pulled up by me to show proof that you do have what is needed for training in an emergency situation. 

For those of you who have also taken the EC-001, 002 or 003 courses in the past, please send copies of those certificates too. You never know when they might be requested.

For the latest Section Emergency Coordinator’s monthly report go to:

http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/notes.html

**********

Ohio Amateurs in Action..

Hey Gang..  It was suggested that we have a photo gallery of our Ohio Amateurs in action. So, we now have a photo gallery just for this.. 

You can find it at:

http://arrl-ohio.org/action_pics/action.html  as well as there is a link to this page right from the main page of the Ohio Section website..

These pictures can include any special event, activity and so forth that your ARES or Club has done.. I’m sure you get the idea. Send your pictures to me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com  and include a brief explanation of the event and I’ll get the pictures added to the gallery.. I’ve already got the pictures from “Convention Week” and the Mahoning Disaster Drill..  I’m looking for great new pictures that I might be able to use in the next Ohio Section Banner, so make sure that you get your pictures to me.. I want a great representation of ALL of the Ohio Section.

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The very popular ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) operating events take place in November on separate weekends for CW (November 5-7) and SSB (November 19-21). The contest period for each contest begins at 2100 UTC on Saturday and continues through 0259 UTC on Monday. Stations may operate for 24 hours out of the 30 hours available. Logs are due 15 days after each event. SS is a "domestic" contest that not only has broad appeal, but is within the reach of stations with modest equipment and antennas. Many stations enjoy operating in the QRP category each fall (5 W or less output).

The challenge of Sweepstakes is the lengthy exchange, as compared with other operating events. In SS, stations exchange:

* A consecutive serial number (leading zeros are not required).

* Operating category -- Q for Single Op QRP; A for Single Op, Low Power (up to 150 W output); B for Single Op, High Power (greater than 150 W output); U for Single Op, Unlimited, regardless of power; M for Multi-Op, regardless of power, and S for School Club.

* Your call sign.

* Check -- the last two digits of the year of first license for either operator or station.

* Your ARRL/RAC Section.

Many, if not most, Sweeps operators try for a "clean sweep" by working all 83 ARRL/RAC Sections, which count as multipliers for Sweepstakes, and earning a(nother) coffee mug for the shack shelf.

The SS Operating Guide package, available for download, explains how to participate. It includes all rules, plus examples of log formatting. Clubs or public service teams thinking about giving Sweepstakes a try this year will find the guide a valuable resource.

A new system for submitting club eligibility lists has been undergoing testing and is available online. Club secretaries can submit a list of eligible members by uploading a file or by copying and pasting from a list. Uploaded lists must include the club's full name; the club territory (center of the club's circle as a 6-digit grid locator or ARRL Section for medium and unlimited category clubs); the club's call sign, the eligible member's call sign, and a 6-digit grid locator of each eligible member living in and operating from the club territory.

The deadline to submit an eligibility list is now the start of each contest -- November 5 at 2100 UTC in the case of SS CW, and November 19 at 2100 UTC in the case of SS phone. There's more information on how to do so.

Complete sets of ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) records for both modes are now available. Direct questions to ARRL Contest Branch Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ.

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Traffic Nets Serving Ohio 

It seems that there were a few errors in my first attempt at posting these nets. So, after getting some

additional updates from all of you, here we go with what I hope is an accurate listed of some of the nets around the state..

** Ohio Local Nets **

Burning River Traffic Net (BRTN), 9:30 PM daily, 147.150 MHz, W8DJG manager    http://www.qsl.net/brtn/

Central Ohio Traffic Net (COTN), 7:15 PM (19:15), daily,  146.970 MHz (Columbus RPTR), KD8TTEmanager   http://www.cotn.us/

Miami Valley Traffic Net (MVTN), 7:00 PM Mon, Thurs, Sat, 146.640 MHz,  KC8HTP manager  

Northwest Ohio ARES Net (NWOHARES), 6:30 PM, daily, 146.610 MHz, PL 103.5, N8TNV manager   

Tri-County Traffic Training Net (TCTTN), 9:00 PM Sun, Tues, Fri, 147.015 MHz, KI8Umanager    http://tricountytraffic.net/

Tri-State Amateur Traffic Net (TATN), 8:00 PM daily, 146.670 MHz, PL 123.0, WG8Z manager        http://www.tatn.org/

** Ohio Section Nets **

SSB

Ohio Single Sideband Net (OSSBN), 10:30 AM, 4:15 PM and 6:45 PM daily, 3.972.50 MHz, KC8WH manager    http://ossbn.org/

CW

Buckeye Net (Early), BN-E, 6:45 PM daily, 3.580 MHz, WB8YLO manager

Buckeye Net (Late), BN-L, 10:00 PM daily, 3.590 MHz, WB9LBI manager

     

Ohio Slow Net (OSN), 6:00 PM daily, 3.53535 MHz, W8OLO manager

For the latest Section Traffic Monthly Report go to:  http://arrl-ohio.org/stm/stm.html

** DMR NET **

Ohio Statewide Net meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at 8:30pm local on the Ohio Talk Group

Kentucky Statewide Net meets every Thursday night at 8pm local on the Kentucky Talk Group 

** Ohio HF Digital **

OHDEN will meet 3585 USB

OLIVIA 8/500/PSK31 alternate, with MT63 1K for bulletins. Frequency: 3585Khz, 7072KHz alternate.

MT63 2K on VHF/UHF with PSK as an alternate (Assigned locally) 

HF Digital Net Manager:

Eldon E. Peterson, W5UHQ

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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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NEW.. One Question Survey has now been posted.. Have you taken the survey yet? If you haven’t http://arrlohio.org and answer it..  You’ll find it on the left side about half way down. It’s only one question and after submitting your answer, it will show you how you stack up with all the others who have answered.

please.. go to 

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Upcoming Hamfests in Ohio..

11/05/2016 | GARC Hamfest
Location: Georgetown, OH Sponsor: Grant Amateur Radio Club

12/03/2016 | Fulton County Winter Fest

Location: Delta, OH 

Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest

01/15/2017 | Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest

Location: Nelsonville, OH

Sponsor: Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation

Website: http://www.scarfarc.com   

01/29/2017 | TUSCO Amateur Radio Club Hamfest

Location: Strasburg, OH

Sponsor: Tusco Amateur Radio Club

Website: http://tuscoarc.org   

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Got questions, concerns or would just like to sit and chat awhile?

Give me a call at (419) 512-4445 or email me at:  n8sy@n8sy.com   

Want to sit and just chat awhile? I’m available..  Heck, I’ll even buy!!

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One final note…   GO TRIBE!! 

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