Dale's Tales February Edition has just been published

 Hey Gang,

Just wanted to let you all know that the February 2021 edition of Dale's Tales has just been posted..

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Dale Williams WA8EFK
Director
Great Lakes Division
wa8efk@arrl.org

PostScript – Ground Hog Day Edition

PostScript – Ground Hog Day Edition

The latest edition of PostScript is now on-line and ready for you to read! Grab a tall cup of warm cocoa, your favorite fuzzy slippers and just sit back with that big roaring fire in the fireplace and enjoy this latest edition!

Here’s some of the great information that you’ll find in this edition…

-->   National News – We have lots of national news.  

-->  Club Corner –  We’ve got the latest news from the clubs around the state!

-->  DX This Week – Bill has another great DX news article for you to read.

-->  Hamfests…  We have some new ones on the schedule!

-->  VE Test Sessions, Special Events and Special Training.. We have it all listed for you.

There's so much more… This edition is 21 pages of chocked full of want to know stuff.

You just gotta’ read this edition!!   

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-02-01-21.pdf <<

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-02-01-21.docx <<

 

73,

Tom, WB8LCD

 

The Ohio Section Journal – January Edition

The latest edition of OSJ is now on-line and ready for you to read! 

Here's what's inside this Edition!!
 
-->  From the Technical Coordinator –  Jeff talks about “makers”

-->  From the Section Emergency Coordinator – Stan looks back on the  ARES Simplex Contest and other things

-->  From the Section Youth Coordinator – Anthony introduces you to his new youth assistant

-->  Club Corner – This is your column – See what’s happening now that clubs are starting to get active again 

-->  From the South 40 – John fills us in on all the news south of Route 40

-->  DX This Week – Bill catches us up on the latest DX information

There’s so much more, in fact there’s 37 pages chocked full of great reading that you just ain’t gonna find anywhere else…  So, grab a cup of whatever makes you feel good and sit back in your easy chair and have a great read!!

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/OSJ-Jan-21.pdf <<

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/OSJ-Jan-21.docx <<
 
 
73,
 
Tom, WB8LCD

PostScript – January 18th Edition

 

The latest edition of PostScript is now on-line and ready for you to read! Grab a tall cup of warm cocoa, your favorite blankie and just sit back with that big roaring fire in the fireplace and enjoy this latest edition!

Here’s some of the great information that you’ll find in this edition…

--> National News – We have lots of national news.

--> Club Corner – We’ve got the latest news from the clubs around the state!

--> DX This Week – Bill has another great DX news article for you to read.

--> Hamfests… Take a look at the 2021 Hamfests that are scheduled

--> VE Test Sessions, Special Events and Special Training.. We have it all listed for you.

There's so much more… This edition is 24 pages of chocked full of need to know stuff.

You just gotta’ read this edition!!

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-18-21.pdf <<

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-18-21.docx <<

73,

Tom, WB8LCD

PostScript – January 11th Edition

 The latest edition of PostScript is now on-line and ready for you to read! Grab a tall cup of warm cocoa, your favorite blankie and just sit back with that big roaring fire in the fireplace and enjoy this latest edition!

 

Here’s some of the great information that you’ll find in this edition…

-->   National News – We have lots of national news.  

-->  Club Corner –  We’ve got the latest news from the clubs around the state!

-->  DX This Week – Bill has another great DX news article for you to read.

-->  Hamfests…  Take a look at the 2021 Hamfests that are scheduled

-->  VE Test Sessions, Special Events and Special Training.. We have it all listed for you.

There's so much more… This edition is 20 pages of chocked full of need to know stuff.

You just gotta’ read this edition!!   

 

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-11-21.pdf <<

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-11-21.docx <<

73,

Tom, WB8LCD

 

Ohio ARES VHF Contest this Saturday!!

Hello everyone!  Are you ready??  This Saturday, January 9, is the Ohio ARES VHF Simplex Contest!

The contest starts at 10AM and runs to 4PM- it’s designed as a fun activity to test your “reach” for a time when you may need to contact simplex stations in a power-down emergency.  Operating is laid-back and fun!

Rules and schedules are posted on ohsimplex.org, where Jason has the rules, score submission, and tips all set up!

To answer a couple questions:

We’re not looking for digital-voice simplex as a separate category.

First, there isn’t that much DMR/Fusion/D-Star simplex and it probably wouldn’t be your go-to mode in a disaster. Second, it’s FM… so if you do happen to try a digital mode simplex, count the contacts as FM.

The county total is just that- how many counties did your station contact?  It is NOT on a per-band basis, it’s the total count including all your stations/modes operated.  Again, we’re motivated to determine your overall simplex footprint.

EOC is defined the same way as the Field Day rules.  If you’re operating from an emergency mobile vehicle (Command bus, trailer) that’s used in conjunction with an EMA/EOC operation, you can claim that to be an EOC especially this year with most EOC entry limited or nonexistent.

You do not have to be a member of ARES to participate, all hams are welcome!  In a disaster, we will probably need all hands on deck, so it’s great practice for everyone.

It appears we will not be able to operate “The Sarge”, W8SGT, from the Ohio EOC this year. Sorry!

The complete rules are on ohsimplex.org.  Take a look, and register your operation/county so we can all listen for you!

I hope to hear you- and I hope you have a great time Saturday!

-Stan, N8BHL

PostScript – January 4th Edition

PostScript – January 4th Edition 

The latest edition of PostScript is now on-line and ready for you to read! Grab a tall cup of warm cocoa, your favorite blankie and just sit back with that big roaring fire in the fireplace and enjoy this latest edition! 

Here’s some of the great information that you’ll find in this edition…

--> National News – We have lots of national news. Several articles are from the FCC concerning Amateur Radio!!

--> Handbook Give Away – see who won the December drawing.

--> Club Corner – We’ve got the latest news from the clubs around the state!

--> DX This Week – Bill has another great DX news article for you to read.

--> Hamfests… Take a look at the 2021 Hamfests that are already scheduled, the list is growing

--> VE Test Sessions, Special Events and Special Training.. We have it all listed for you.

--> From the South 40 – John reports on happenings south!

There's so much more… This edition is 21 pages of chocked full of need to know stuff.

You just gotta’ read this edition!!

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-04-21.pdf <<

>> http://arrl-ohio.org/news/2021/ps-01-04-21.docx <<

73,

Tom, WB8LCD