ࡱ>    !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzRoot Entry F~{WordDocument CompObj^ Encoder), which is installed on the Mt St Joe repeaters. MIC-E is based on APRS and communicates positional and other data in a .38-second transmitted signal to the repeater on which its installed. Longitude and latitude come from GPS, a wee circuit that replaces the computer; since audio tones are generated, a TNC isnt needed either. The needed radio must be dedicated to APRS. The new D7 HT has MIC-E built in, info on the TinyTrak D6NG may be had at the developers website, Byonics.com. Closest other MIC-Es are in Chicago and Kansas City; Oh-Ky-In has the first in our 4-state area. Lynn WD8JAW took the floor at 8:02 PM to go over details for our Hamfest on July 22. He urged those present to buy a ticket to attend, or at least to provide some financial support. Parking will be working around the flea market. Bruce N8FWA can still use help to sell tickets; that starts about 5:45 AM. Vendor load-in will be available Friday evening; we must pay the custodian(s) overtime for this. A sergeant-at-arms is needed to keep non-inside vendors and non-staff outside until 7 AM. 16 tables are paid for out of 77, so far; payments for another 8 are in the mail. Those paid include R&L, M&D Batteries, Amateur Accessories. Attendance goal this year is 600+. Carol WA8YL commented that donations of door prizes will be welcomed. Bruce N8FWA urged those present to talk up the Hamfest on any frequency they might be on. The ARPSC van will be there to provide a place to talk in from; 4-5 folk are needed for that task through the morning. Dale KC8HQS suggested publicizing the Hamfest on all area nets. Lynn WD8JAW mentioned that it appears a former member works at the church across Harrison Pike from Diamond Oaks, and asked for help in acquiring her phone number. Carol WA8YL announced that stickers and sheets are available for items for the membership sales table. Tony Dent KB3DSE who was here last month would like a ride to our Hamfest; he also seeks to borrow an HT for about 6 weeks as his is in the repair shop. Eric N8YCL thanked Bruce N8FWA for staffing the hospitality table. Rick KD4PYR is now returning from temporary duty in Cleveland, but is expected in shortly. Dick WB4SUV announced that items left behind at Field Day are here. Please claim yours. Break began at 8:18 PM, business meeting commenced at 8:40 PM. Rick KD4PYR did arrive during the break. Gene N8KOJ requested a correction to the minutes of the June meeting as printed. As printed, beginning line 6 of Minutes in the July Q-Fiver: "Gene N8KOJ noticed a discrepancy in the financials; this may be something for the audit committee" (ed comment; 176 members didnt appear to add up to correct total). Replace with: "Gene N8KOJ asked Lynn WD8JAW why the dues income for the year 2000 didn't reflect enough money for 176 members. This question should have been referred to Bill KI4QJ the Treasurer, not the Audit Committee. (The question was answered completely and very satisfactorily, in a subsequent discussion with Bill.)" Betty N8POZ moved to accept the minutes as corrected, Otto AA8KK second, motion carried. Bill KI4QJ was present to present the treasurers report, Checking was down to ~$800, he moved $4000 from savings. The club is down ~$1200 in income. There are presently 180 members (paid and student). Bill has filed the charitable organizations report, thinks something else may be due in Aug. Hell fax the bingo-card from the attorney generals office to Gene N8KOJ. Eric N8YCL thanked all those concerned for another successful Field Day. He especially thanked the set-up and teardown crews, and especially event chairs Dick WB4SUV and Phil KG8AP. Dick WB4SUV read out the preliminary numbers: CW 298 QS0s, 20-80 689 QSOs, 15-40 846 QSOs, Novice 62 QSOs. There were 1597 actual QSOs, 1100 bonus points (this is a really rough count he said; Bob WA6EZV will crank the actual figures). VHF is not included in this summary; Otto AA8KK said he believes CW made 300+ QSOs. Teardown was accomplished in ܥe# Əٌ,l,l C(THaCTimes New Roman Symbol ArialCourier NewThe Q-Fiver Oh-Ky-In ARS, Cincinnati OH Vol 42 #8 August 2000 1 of 4 >From the President (Those of you who could attend our Hamfest have probably seen most of this on the brightly-colored half sheets on the HQ table next to, or in, the Q-Fivers.) Three years ago, we had many questions starting our Hamfest, and with none of us doing it before, it was a great challenge. Here we are, just past our third annual succesful event. We have a great thing going! There are so many people to thank for all the work that has been done in the last few years to make this whole thing work. In our continuous efforts to make this event viable and enjoyable for all, we are always looking for ways to improve what we already have. And it seems that no matter how much we try, something else will always come up. If anyone has any concerns with this year's event, please don't hesitate to contact the Oh-Ky-In Hamfest Co-Chairs Lynn Ernst WD8JAW and Gene McCoy N8KOJ. Just to remind all that our annual picnic will be held at Mitchell Memorial Forest, Saturday, August 19. Time and details will be revealed later during the next members meeting and on the Oh-Ky-In E-Mail Reflector. Please join us for a day of great food and fun! Coming up in just over a month and a half, Oh-Ky-In ARS will conduct its annual IOTA (Islands on the Air) "DXpedition". Leaving on September 23, Oh-Ky-In will put Top Sail Island, North Carolina on the air for worldwide QSOs. Each year, we exceed or come close to 2000 contacts throughout the world. This year's team consists of Lynn Ernst WD8JAW; John Bennett WD8NMV; Ken Croll N8ASV; Carol Hugentober WA8YL; Mike Eilers AC4XS; Brian DeYoung, KE4HOR; and myself. If anyone would like to join us and share in the expenses (and the thrill of helping create a pile-up on the radio!), please contact Lynn as listed on the mast page of the print issue. With all my extreme appreciation to this year's Hamfest Staff, all those who have helped, and patrons, Thank You for another successful year! 73, Eric N8YCL Next meeting The next meeting of the Oh-Ky-In Amateur Radio Society will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2000 at 7:30 PM at the Western Hills Church of Christ, 5064 Sidney Road, one block from Glenway Avenue. Last-minute topic for this meeting is the videotape of the live cable show on ICN6 in Northern Ky on Wednesday, July 19, on which Lynn WD8JAW, Bob WA6EZV and I talked about Oh-Ky-In, and of course promoed our Hamfest. Program went well! Well see _how_ well at our Hamfest, which will be history by the time you read this. To get to the club meeting, coming from town on Glenway, pass Ferguson Road and turn left onto Sidney between the BP station and Sebastian's restaurant, just before the Frisch's, then turn right at the light into the drive down to the church parking lot. The entrance is at the back of the church building. Plenty of parking is available. 73, Rick KD4PYR Minutes of members meeting, Thursday, July 6, 2000 July meeting was moved to first Thursday to avoid collision with July 4 holiday, with churchs assent. Eric N8YCL called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He asked for guests to introduce themselves: Gene Calvin ex-KA8MRG did so. The former Oh-Ky-In members been out of ham radio for a while, but wishes to get back into it. Health and welfare: Susie N8CGM mentioned that Ray Clark WB8BUF, a long-time faithful member, died the middle of last month. Howard WB8QOH reported that matters are not looking good for his wife Joan; its hoped she can make their anniversary. Brian KE4HOR began the first half of the program at 7:40 PM. He explained MIC-E (MICrophone1 hour 20 min. Rick KD4PYR noted that their daughters logged for the Novice station, then worked from home as 1Ds. Kelli Vanselow (our next licensed young YL?) made a number of contacts on the Novice bands. Lynn WD8JAW announced that the final pre-Hamfest, Hamfest meeting will be on Thursday, July 13 at Carol WA8YLs. DXers: Lynn WD8JAW announced that theyre set for North TopSail Island NC with 7-1/2 people (Brian KE4HOR can only stay a few days). Next DXers meeting is Aug 29 at his place. Brian KE4HOR announced for the John Hugentober Sr CW Proficiency Award that a flier will be ready for our Hamfest. Committee members are now needed, to check logs etc after the close of log entries for 2000. Eric N8YCL commented that now the rules have been reviewed and updated, its time to branch out. The more territory can be covered, the more viable the award can be. Brian replied that future determination will be 1-2-3 in terms of QSO count; under restructuring, code speed will no longer apply. Brian KE4HOR was the fox the last time. He hid at Riverside Park in Saylor Park, meant to run 4 transmitters but the one with automatic ID did not start up. Dick WB4SUV won. July hunt will be on the 15th to miss the one at the Indpls Hamfest. Silent Keys: Ray Clark WB8BUF was already mentioned. Bob WB8W was not present for either a Workshops report nor to open the library. Eric N8YCL said anyone wishing to borrow a book should ask him; there are 3 big library boxes in the storage area. No one was present to report for the slow scan ATV net. Other observations from those not directly involved are that it seems to draw a goodly number of check-ins. For Tech Talk, Bruce N8FWA encouraged check-ins and queries. Dennis KB8ROA reported that ARPSC will meet tomorrow at the Hamilton Co Sheriffs compound. Due to construction, its suggested that those attending park at the library. There was no WARN report. Brian KE4HOR reported for the Technical Committee that the control head on .775 is bad and will be pitched; its own control panel will be built. Committee members will go over the .67 control receiver and .925 control panel in the regular meeting at Brians place. Talk-in on .67. The wide is doing great. Classes: Otto AA8KK promoted the need to bring the CW level up. This effort will start with a couple of class meetings, then move to 10 meters. Details should be available by next meeting. It was a pity there were only a few CW ops for Field Day. Carol WA8YL said classes will need a start date and availability of the new Extra manual. Otto AA8KK said hed heard the manual would be available ~Sept 1. Carol observed that if this is true, classes could start the end of September, with an organizational meeting mid to end August. Eric N8YCL thanked those whose schedules were sufficiently flexible to meet on a different day, due to the Tuesday July 4 holiday. Old business: Bob WA6EZV said he was out of pens for the Millennium award. Lynn WD8JAW produced one that Bob awarded to Eric N8YCL for low achievement in Millennium contest contacts. There are now 332 countries on the DXCC list. Bill KI4QJ reminded those present of exams at our Hamfest; VEs are needed. Bob WA6EZV recapped progress toward the ARRL Club 2000 award; weve covered about all we can, except for the special event station. The IOTA DXpedition may fill this need. Biggest area to gain is in new hams and new ARRL members. Bob recapped the nature of Club 2000; category winner clubs receive up to $1000. It was suggested to put an ARRL membership application into the Q-Fiver. Division Vice Director Gary Johnston KI4LA has been requested for the ARRL Night program in October. Division Director George Race WB8BGY and Section Mgr Joe Phillips K8QOE might also turn up. Gene NU8U said George and Gary worked up a good slide presentation for GCARAs ARRL Night. New business: Lynn WD8JAW announced theres a request for Oh-Ky-In representation to go do a 15-minute cable TV program, Northern Kentucky Magazine on ICN6. Dick Von Hoene was the original contact but he will not be able to moderate the show. The cable provider is INSIGHT Communications. The program will appear live on the morning of Wed July 19 at 10 AM. Hed like help on the program; Bob WA6EZV and Rick KD4PYR may well help do this as a club project. Dick WB4SUV will be at Scout camp all this coming week. He and Mark Reising WB9BVV (according to last GCARA directory) will be assisting Scouts working on the radio merit badge west of Louisville. Operations are expected on 40-80. The attendance award, up over months to $75, was finally awarded to Susie N8CGM, despite her mumbles of "fix!" Amount next month is back to starting point of $5. Mike KC8IVR won $17.50 in split-the-pot. Gene NU8U reminded those present that GCARA plan to run exams at 9 PM at their Bastille Day (July 14) picnic. Phil KG8AP asked those present to e-mail him with suggestions for our August 19 picnic, to be held at Mitchell Memorial Forest, though not on the exact site of Field Day. Ray W8LKX moved to adjourn at 9:23 PM, seconded by acclamation and carried. Respectfully submitted, Susie Scott N8CGM, Recording Secretary Tally park, once more For the July 2000 foxhunt, Dick WB4SUV hid in a small piece of Eden Park, on the hill behind the park administration building. The hounds, and even the fox, did not know until Saturday that this small piece of the park existed! The hounds had to find two transmitters concealed in the woods, both running about 10 watts. The 146.565 transmitter had a yagi pointing at the WLW tower, which caused a problem for the hounds of high RF in the area of the tower. The 146.52 transmitter with a vertical antenna mounted on a metal plate turned out to be easier to track. Vacations, work commitments, and a change of date all may have contributed to a lower than usual turnout for the hunt. The results are as follows: Time Mileage Bob WA6EZV 77 minutes 15.1 miles Don KE4BME 87 minutes 15.7 miles Bob WA6EZV will be the fox for the August 12 hunt beginning from Mt. Storm Park at 10 AM. 73, Dick WB4SUV DX Extras August 2000 I hope everyone enjoyed the Field Day operation this year. Many thanks to all those who showed up to help with setup, operating, and takedown. Bands have been down the past few weeks thanks to a huge solar flare. Likewise operations from rare locations have been scarce. This is expected to pick up as we approach fall. Here are a few choice operations that you might want to try and snag: FR/T -- Tromelin Island -- August 1 to 16. For more information check http://perso.easynet.fr/~f6jjx/menu.htm ZD9 -- Tristan Da Cunha -- Starting Sept. 5. Check http://www.dxtechnology.com/zd9zm 5R8 -- Madagascar -- Late August. Check http://www.qsl.net/ad6ka 8Q -- Maldives -- Look for HB9QQ starting Oct. 17 on 6 meters and some HF. VK9 -- Christmas Island -- Look for VK9XY from August 13 to 25. I might have printed this once. But based on this years ARRL DXCC Yearbook, the top ten most needed DX entities include: 1. P5 -- North Korea 2. BS5H -- Scarborough Reef 3. BV9P -- Pratis Is. 4. A5 -- Bhutan 5. VU4 -- Andaman Is. 6. 7O -- Yemen 7. E3 -- Eritrea 8. 3Y -- Bouvet Is. 9. FR/T -- Tromelin Is. 10. VU7 -- Lakshadweep Is. You still have five months to get 100 DXCC countries for the Millennium Award. Hope you at least have started! Also consider gathering those 15 meter cards together to apply for the new single band award available as of July 1. Till next month, Gud DX, Bob WA6EZV *DXCC List to arrive soon: The ARRL DXCC Desk says the October 2000 issue of The ARRL DXCC List should be arriving by the first week in August. -- DXCC Desk * Wireless e-mail users take note: Subscribers to The ARRL Letter who hope to be able to receive the weekly e-mail dispatch via their palmtop computers first might want to check on the maximum incoming message size their service allows. A recent "bounce" message from BellSouth Wireless Data on behalf of a considerably smaller than the size of a typical edition of The ARRL Letter. -- The ARRL Letter, Vol 19 #27, July 14, 2000 Contests August 2000 5-6 ARRL UHF Contest North American QSO Party, CW Ten-Ten International Net Summer Phone Contest QRP ARCI Summer Daze SSB Sprint YO-DX Contest 12-13 MD-DC QSO Party W/VE Island Contest Worked All Europe DX Contest, CW 19-20 ARRL 10 GHz and Up Cumulative Contest NJ QSO Party North American QSO Party SEANET Contest 26-27 TOEC WW Grid Contest, CW OH QSO Party CQC Summer QRP QSO Party Even contesters take time off in August, to rest up for the Fall contest season. I b'lieve I'll have another rum and tonic. For more info. see QST, CQ, NCJ, or http://www.arrl.org/contests/ 73, Dan KF4AV The Mad River Radio Club will once again sponsor the 2000 running of the Ohio QSO Party, which will be held on Saturday August 26, 2000 from 1200 EDT-2400 EDT (1600-0400 Z). This is your one chance during the year where you can work all 88 Ohio counties in one day. The rules can be found at the OQP website at http://www.qsl.net/mrrc/oqp.html . There will a number of plaques awarded to the winners. If you are interested in sponsoring a plaque for a specific category, please contact KU8E at ku8e1@yahoo.com. 73, Jeff Clarke KU8E, OQP Contest Chair Guest Contribution from Tucson AZ IBM Amateur Radio Club Bulletin, via QCEN Listening Post My first Field Day Bill Bennett N7DZ's dad Bill Sr. K8WEB got into ham radio as a novice at age 78 a couple of years ago. In March he earned his General ticket and is working towards Extra. He was not new to radio -- he had been a Morse operator in the CCC in 1937. But until recently, he had only experienced the fun of radio as hobby through son Bill. This year he participated in Field Day as a operator for the first time, at Oh-Ky-In ARS's in Cincinnati OH, and had a lot of fun. Here's his recounting of it: What was my first Field Day like? Words could not describe the excitement and enjoyment I experienced of seeing several complete radio stations all in operation at once for a 24-hour period. This installation was out in a wilderness area with no supplies other than what we brought with us. I learned from experience the importance of planning and making a list of what to bring. I was lucky to have buddies who helped me out with a flashlight and other necessary "stuff". But getting back to what I saw when I first arrived. I had hoped to make it in time to help raise the 70 foot tower that we used for CW. I didn't see it go up but I did help a little in lowering it. It was in 4 sections with 12 guy wires to keep it vertical. Each section raised and lowered pneumatically with the air pump we brought with us. Also we had our own generator. Our family picnic was at 6:30 to 8 or so. The radio operators took turns at the key or phone so that our communication was continuous. About 30 were there for our annual picnic and approximately 12 stayed and operated all night. I sat in the car during the heavy rain. I saw flashes of lightning that illuminated the whole area and the 4 stations (one CW, one novice and 2 phones). Still no let up on the key or phones. Sam [KJ8K] and Otto [AA8KK] sent most of the CW. I was the slow one so I kept log with a computer and watched the contacts come in almost without a break (about 300 CW). When I sent CW, the contacts slowed down so I could get the call signs (and I really did get a few). Our planning committee did a really good job planning Field Day and all went smoothly, including set up and tear down. We finished about 4 PM Sunday and left the place clean as a pin, just as we found it. Those in our club who didn't go really missed a good time. 73, Bill Bennett Sr K8WEB ARRL-VEC "completely caught up" The ARRL-VEC has made it over the restructuring application mountain and down the other side. "We're completely caught up!" ARRL-VEC Manager Burt Jahnke (line wrap took his call) said this week. All applications through June 16 receipts that were able to be "routinely processed" were set to be transmitted to the FCC June 22. ARRL-VEC staff members already have begun tackling receipts from this past Monday, June 19. Jahnke said he anticipated very shortly getting back to a "normal" 10- day wait between test session and FCC license grant. He emphasized that the length of any applicant's wait continues to largely depend on when the test session paperwork arrives at ARRL-VEC. Fred Maia W5YI of the W5YI-VEC reports he's closing in on being current and expects to be there by July 4. "This was the hardest spring period we ever had in our 16 years of doing this," he said. "We're starting t test sessions and was working on session receipts of June 12. On the downside, Jahnke says, some applicants could be in for additional delays because of missing or problematic information on their paperwork. Applications are not transmitted to the FCC until all information is complete and problems resolved, Jahnke said. The same goes for applications where the information provided does not jibe with what's already in the FCC database. He estimated that fewer than 1% of the 25,000 applications filed since January 1 fall into the "problem" category, however. Other applicants unwittingly have stumbled into problems by filing separate applications with the FCC via the ULS. For example, a few individuals with pending upgrade applications in the meantime have applied for and been granted vanity call signs via the ULS. "What happens is the person ends up with another call sign that doesn't match the one on their upgrade application," Jahnke says. He advises applicants either to wait until their upgrades have been processed before applying for a vanity call sign or to let the ARRL-VEC know that they have another application pending via the ULS. Jahnke advised applicants who attended an April or May ARRL-VEC test session and have not yet found the results of their earned upgrade on the ULS to contact ARRL-VEC by telephone (do _not_ send e-mail!!) at 860-594-0300. He says the ARRL-VEC still is holding some applications with errors or missing information. --The ARRL Letter, Vol 19 #24 June 23, 2000 FCC Rules & Regs: Commission establishes new wireless medical telemetry service The Federal Communications Commission has designated 14 Megahertz of spectrum for use by medical telemetry equipment. The new allocations are in the 608 to 614 MHz, 1395 to 1400 MHz and 1429 and 1432 MHz bands. The 608-614 MHz band corresponds to TV channel 37. It had been reserved exclusively for radio astronomy once no longer needed for terrestrial use. But the reallocation elevates medical telemetry to a co-primary status with radio astronomy in this band. Federal regulators say that these specific slices of the airwaves will get a lot of use for wireless medical services that monitor patients' heart, blood pressure or other functions from a remote location. They say that this will enable health professionals to keep tabs on their patients' vital signs within a hospital or nursing home as patients move about the building. To eliminate the costs and delay of individual licenses once certified equipment will receive blanket licensing, (FCC) -- Newsline #1193 Antenna designer Louis Varney G5RV, SK The Amateur Radio world mourns the loss of R. Louis Varney G5RV, who invented the world-famous G5RV antenna. Varney died June 28, at his home in West Sussex. He was 89 and had recently been reported in failing health. The G5RV multiband wire antenna for HF -- typically 102 feet on the flattop section -- is among the most popular of all antenna designs. Varney first described the G5RV in the November 1966 issue of the RSGB Bulletin. While models fed with coaxial cable have proliferated, Varney's personal recommendation was to use a balanced feed line and a matching network for bands other than 20 meters. (The G5RV dipole is discussed in Chapter 7 of The ARRL Antenna Book.) Varney had a full-size and a double-size G5RV, open-wire feeders, at his own station. Varney was an RSGB member for 74 years, and he served as life president of the Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society. His wife Nelida is among his survivors. Services were set for July 4 in Brighton, England. --thanks to Bob D'Imperio N4XATand RSGB for this information, via The ARRL Letter Vol 19 #25, June 30, 2000 Reports from Newsline #1196 as aired on Tech Talk, Wed July 19 Radiosports: US wins WRTC-2000 games The United States is again the top prize winner of the World Radiosport Championship games. This as the incumbent champion team of Dan Street K1TO and Jeff Steinman N5TJ once again triumphs over all challengers to the title. Street and Steinman used the call sign S584M to rack up an impressive 969 points at the WRTC 2000 event in Bled, Slovenia. The Russian team of RV1AW and RA3AUU operating as S587N came in second with 910 contacts. Third place went to another US team made up of New Englanders John Dorr K1AR and Doug Grant K1DG operating as S582A. Dorr and Grant racked up 870 contact points during the contest. Fifty-three two-operator teams from around the world competed in this years games which were sponsored by the Slovenia Contest Club. (WRTC-200, ARRL) ***** Enforcement: Get off the air and stay off!-- Part 1 A former Hamilton OH ham has been warned to stay off the air or face severe consequences. This as the FCC's Riley Hollingsworth tells Stuart Linder,ex N8WLY, to cease operating without a license. According to Hollingsworth, this is not the first time the former ham has been warned to stay off the air: Linder was first told to appear for re-examination last October. He requested and was granted a time extension. But even then he never showed up. As a result he was notified last March 7 that the FCC was canceling his Technician license. The cancellation notice specifically warned Linder to cease transmitting but the FCC says he did not follow its orders. 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WE00 Membership & QST cannot be separated. For postal purposes, 50% of dues is allocated to QST, the balance for membership. Please allow 6 weeks for membership-subscription to begin. (cutting lines on inside margins w/ Please cut here) (next page) Please send to AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE ATTN: MEMBERSHIP 225 MAIN ST NEWINGTON CT 06111-9965 (centered, fold line, Please fold here & tape cut edges) VE exam opportunities Sat Aug 5 at Hartwell Presbyterian Church, Parkway & Woodbine Avs, sponsored by CRA. Registration 8:30 AM; walk-in only! Info: Herb Blasberg WA8PBW, 513=891-7556 Sat Aug 12 at Indian Springs Admin Bldg, Morris & Millikin Rds in suburban Hamilton OH, sponsored by Butler Co VHF Assn. Registration starts at 9 AM, testing at 10. Parking on side opposite police station only; don't block the driveways! Info: Ted Wilson K8TCR, 513=868-7012 or Bill Moore W8KVU, 513=868-0102 or 868-0210. Talk-in 146.97 Mon Aug 21 sponsored by Bethel ARA. All license classes. Info: Sam Elbe, 513=724-3523 IN ALL CASES 2 IDs (at least 1 with photo), originals (bring to exam) & photocopies (enclose with preregistration or bring to exam to file with 605 of license & CSCEs) are required. Given the recent Restructuring, best in all cases to call for info. Headphones for the CW element and photocopying available at OH-KY-IN exams but not at most other testing locations (call for info). Form 610 expired Feb 16, 2000; you must now use the new Form 605 (NCVEC Quick-Form, highly recommended!) Pre-registration encouraged where available (see specific exam info for where to send, enclose SASE for confirmation and NCVEC 605). $6.65 is 2000 ARRL/VEC exam fee; if paid in cash, correct change expedites walk-in registrations. What's coming in Oh-Ky-In in August 2000 Tue Aug 1 7:30 PM Club Meeting at W HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST, 5064 Sidney Rd Program: Video of Oh-Ky-In appearance Wed AM, July 19 on N Ky cable ICN6, with Lynn WD8JAW, Bob WA6EZV, Rick KD4PYR Wed Aug 2 8 PM Slow Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Carol WA8YL Fri Aug 4 8 PM Amateur Radio Public Service Corps at Hamilton Co Sheriff's Training Center, Hamilton Av at I-275 (if construction permits) Tue Aug 8 7:30 PM Technical Committee meeting at Brian KE4HOR's if needed Wed Aug 9 8 PM Slow Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Dale KC8HQS or Rob KC8HMQ Sat Aug 12 10 AM Monthly foxhunt, hounds start from Mt. Storm Park; talk-in to start 146.67 Wed Aug 16 8 PM Slow Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Dennis KB8ROA Fri Aug 18 8 PM Queen City Emergency Net, Red Cross HQ, 820 Sycamore St Sat Aug 19 Midday Oh-Ky-In Annual Picnic, Mitchell Memorial Forest; please bring a covered dish, or talk to Picnic Chair Phil KG8AP; starts 11 AM, food by 1 PM Tue Aug 22 7:30 PM Board meeting at Carol WA8YL's Wed Aug 23 8 PM Slow Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Mike KB4VKS Tue Aug 29 7:30 PM DXers at Lynn WD8JAW's Wed Aug 30 8 PM Slow Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Gene NU8U Tue Sep 5 7:30 PM Club Meeting at W HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST, 5064 Sidney Rd Program: Homebrew! Hamfests in August 2000, real quick 20 Lexington KY at Ntl Guard Armory, Airport Rd; talk-in 146.76 Warren OH, Kent State Univ Trumbull Campus; talk-in 146.97, 443.0 Sep 9 ARRL Ky State Convention, Bullitt Co Fairgrounds; talk-in 146.70 Spencer IN, Owen Co Fairgrounds; talk-in 146.985 At the last members' meeting Otto AA8KK promoted the need to bring the CW level up among club members. This effort will start with a couple of class meetings, then move to 10 meters. Details should be available by next meeting (Aug 1). It was a pity there were only a few CW ops for Field Day, he said .... News of members and students in recent classes New calls Bruce Vanselow N8BV (was N8FWA) Robert L. Boehm K8YS (was N8EXF) GCARA Midnight Madness upgrades To Extra: Former members to Extra: Robert L. Boehm K8YS Gayle E. Anderson N8SVA John P. Donnelly KY4JD David B. Bambeck KD8IF Steven R. Hornsby KU4ML Bernard Broering Jr. KD8TE Gregory J. Elsbernd KI8JC Van R. Cottengim KB8NJE To General: Former members to General: Howard E. Momberg Jr. WD8CAA Donald A. Ferneding N8LMJ Scott D. Momberg WD8CAB James L. Kasee KB8UEZ Madison J. Teese Jr. WB8BFQ James H. Walsh N8ZZW Other upgrades Frank F. Richter Sr. WD8CWB to Extra Frank Black KB9NYC to General Welcome to new and returning members Chris Walsh KF4MNC Rob Carlson KG4DNT Angie DeYoung KG4IBL (yes, Brian KE4HOR's daughter), Ye Ed of the NKARC Feedline, new license too! Last minute news On the mend Joan Wissell after an exciting trip to Christ Hospital last weekend. She and Howard WB8QOH continue to appreciate your prayers Membership Plans move apace for 2000 Member Directory, esp w/ flood of applications turned in at Oh-Ky-In Hamfest. Once again, if your entry needs updating, please notify Lynn WD8JAW , 859=657-6161 or Susie N8CGM , 513=385-5201 Congratulations to Jeff Chambers K8OJ (1st prize ADT600 dual-band HT) & Pete Feichtner KC8BZM (2d prize ADT RT201 2m HT), grand prize winners at our Hamfest. 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