ࡱ>    !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`aRoot Entry F y#bWordDocument CompObjnounted at the antenna. Down East, FM single sidebanders, hamfests, Surplus Sales of NE often have. Much inexpensive commercial gear can be found. Can work this on CW, AM tho not recommended, FM & ATV fastscan. Microwave Associates built many white box transverters that can be had for $110. Dish & feedline is $90, power supply $10, sequencer another $10; bare bones for $220, $350 if no white box. Preamp & power amp run another $445. Books; the RSGB manual from 1989 is a bit dated, but well done. ARRL & RSGB are cooperating on a new Intl microwave manual. A point is to achieve the right frequency & stay there. Elements drift as they warm up. For biodiversity (shoot straight) keep elements warm or cool. Trees get in the way. Rich has done 104 mi, not line of sight. For those interested, Midwest VHF-UHF Society may be a good buy $8 for a year's dues. 60-80 members in Cinti-Dayton area. www.ceitron.com/mvus/mvus.html. Snow is not a factor but you don'r want rain scatter around edges of your signal. Program ended 8:14 PM, members had a chance to see the "horn" up close. Family of an SK wants to sell his gear, there's a list for review The other guest was Jim Weaver K8JE who made a brief statement regarding his candidacy for Great Lakes Division Director. He brought copies of a flier that has been available at R&L. He claims a unique combination of experiences in both commercial & volunteer operations. Break began at 8:22 PM, ended at 8:35 PM. Brian K4BRI moved to accept the minutes, both sets, as printed in the Q-Fiver, Phil KG8AP, motion carried. Lynn WD8JAW announced that there will be a 2003 Hamfest, Gene N8KOJ will co-chair. Committee meeting Sept.17 to critique. Speaking of Hamfest, Jim K8JE has tickets for the Communications Expo in hand. Brian K4BRI was the fox last time and hid in Ft Thomas. There were 3 teams, Ernie W8EH won. Next hunt is Saturday week. Gene N8KOJ had no Silent Keys to report, thank heavens. Jim KC8PRY reported the library up & running. Rick KD4PYR took St Antoninus school club's book kit to them. Bob W8CRO will see that we get any duplicates back. Harry WA8LOJ reported for the slow-scan net an average of 4-5 checkins. Bruce N8BV mentioned 20-25 queries & Newsline on last week's Tech Talk. Lynn WD8JAW reported for ARPSC & QCEN that there will be a drill at the airport. 147.24+ to listen. Brian K4BRI reported for the Technical Committee that the dual band APRS packet rig took a lightning hit. Climb this Saturday at 9 AM, rain date Sunday 9 AM. Phil KG8AP reported that classes are ready to go Thursday, Sept. 26 with an exam on Saturday, Dec. 7. Instructing: WA8LOJ & AA8KK, code; KC8JR & KG8AP, tech; KY4JD & N8BRI, general; W2RG & KD4PYR, Extra. ARDFers have gone to Slovakia, no word yet. Dale KC8HQS announced there are web pictures of the school station on the website (photos KD4PYR). Harry WA8LOJ reported sale of the MFJ memory keyer & Drake TR4 package. Angie DeYoung KG4IBL would have won $30 in the attendance incentive. As she was not present, the sum will be $35 next time. Phi;l KG8AP announced a new Oh-Ky-In special interest group; Robotics. First meeting Monday, Sept. 16. Bob WB8JHT announced that ARPSC finally came to get their repeater to fix 2 weeks ago. Tom KC8NMF asked if there was an update on the National Security grant. Rick KD4PYR said some of the money will be available sooner. Lynn WD8JAW plans to take the course EC-101. Bob W8JSO won $17 in split the pot. Brian K4BRI & Judd N8RVR moved to adjourn at 8:57 PM, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Susie Scott N8CGM, Recording Secretary Candidates for Great Lakes Division Director, Fall 2002 - Their Statements Gary Johnston KI4LA, Great Lakes Division Director and candidate for re-election I love Ham Radio! It's been an honor & privilege to serve as your Great Lakes Division Vice Director & currently as Director! I seek to continue to work on your behalf in making sure the ARRL provides quality, vital member services. First licensed in 1973 as WN4FAT, I'm now KI4LA. I'm from a ham family with Dad (SK '99) WA4Kܥe# wt,l,l C(T<NCTimes New Roman Symbol ArialCourier NewThe Q-Fiver, newsletter of Oh-Ky-In ARS, Cincinnati OH Vol 44 #10 Oct 2002 President's message October is here already! Congratulations to Bob Frey WA6EZV and Dick Arnett WB4SUV, returning from the Slovak Republic, where they went up against 28 other countries in the 11th ARDF World Championships, September 2-7, 2002. Next time you see one of these guys, congratulate them and I bet they will be able to tell a good story or two. Our fall classes are starting up. If you would like to get your license, upgrade or help out with the classes, contact Phil KG8AP. One way you can help the instructors is to help find students. Talk up our classes and steer hams and non-hams to them. If you know of anyone that is interested have them call Carol WA8YL. Brian K4BRI has agreed to host Sweepstakes (both CW and Phone) again this year. If you would like to help or operate give him a call. I participated with QCEN at the Greater Cincinnati Mass Casualty Drill a few weeks ago. It was a great opportunity to test net operation skills. Public service is the way we pay for our frequency allocations. If it has been a while since you have participated in a public service event, get out there and volunteer. You might learn something and our hobby would be better for your effort. 73, Rick KD4PYR Next meeting Dear Members -- October is "ARRL Night"! Our guests for this evening are: Dr. Gary Johnston KI4LA, Director Great Lakes Div. ARRL; Mr. Joseph Phillips K8QOE, Ohio Section Manager ARRL; and Mr. John Haungs W8STX, Southwest Ohio ASM ARRL. Our leadership will present and update our membership on the current happenings, plans and future strategies that impact amateur radio and our vocation. I know this is a presentation you do not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there. The next meeting, of the OH-KY-IN Amateur Radio Society will be held on Tuesday, October 1, at the Western Hills Church of Christ, 5064 Sidney Road, one block from Glenway Avenue. To get to the meeting, coming from town on Glenway, pass Ferguson Road and turn left onto Sidney between the BP gas station and Sebastian's Greek restaurant, just before the Frisch's. Then turn right at the stoplight 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, Phil KG8AP OH-KY-IN ARS Robotics SIG OH-KY-IN now has a radio active robotics group. We meet the third Monday of each month at KG8AP's home. September 16 was our first meeting. We talked about the many topics that we wanted to learn about. The range of subjects went from mechanics of robotics to sensors of all types, to computer control and amateur radio for remote control and remote sensing. The brain of the robot is where we will start our educational experience -- the computer. At the next meeting (October 21), we will discuss how to use infrared beams to detect objects in the path of the robot. During the same hands on discussion, we will investigate how to control wheel speed by using "basic stamp" technology. Come join us -- if you like experimenting with electronics, you are going to love robotics. 73, Dana WA8M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of members' meeting, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Phil KG8AP called the meeting to order with introductions and the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:35 PM. No guests, except for Rick Griffiths W2RG, the speaker. There was no Health & Welfare traffic. Phil then introduced Rick W2RG who spoke at some length on microwaves, particularly the 10 GHz variety. A fair amount of excess commercial gear is available for modification. 50 MHz up is radio, all else is DC. To make microwaves one needs a transverter, mixer & local oscillator. Multimode IF rigs often have one at 28 or 144 MHz. Transverter is often mUB, daughter KB4LEW & son-in-Iaw KG4JMI. Professionally, I am a University Professor at Northern Kentucky University and a computer consultant. My service has been primarily in the public service arena, starting as an EC then DEC, then as an Assistant Director to 4 Directors, then Vice Director. With this background, President Haynie appointed me to serve on both the Board's Public Relations & Volunteer Resources Committees. My interests include keeping the airwaves clean and protected, regulations enforced, & spectrum properly managed. I will work actively to find ways of keeping our hobby alive against the threats of cellular radio, unlicensed RF devices, & SW broadcasters. Nothing can substitute for the joy of one ham radio contact. I have provided communications support in several disasters over the years, including tornadoes, floods, searching for lost children, hurricane Marilyn in the Virgin Islands & with the FBI and NOMS during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing http://www.nku.edu/~johnston/ atlanta.html . I enjoy working DX & have held reciprocal licenses from Austria to Australia & many countries in between. I was voted NKARC Ham of the Year in 1997 for my efforts in helping the club to secure a grant & repeat- er site on an AT&T cellular tower. For more information see my home page at http:// www.nku.edu/~music/johnston.htmlx. Also, please see our Division web page at http:greatlakes.arrl.org. My candidacy is endorsed by President Emeritus George Wilson and all 3 Great Lakes Division Section Managers (Joe Phillips, Debbie Kirkbride & John Meyers), & also Dick Mondro, former MI SM and current Vice Director. Thank you for your vote. 73, Gary KI4LA reprinted from Milford ARC Newsletter, September 2002 ------------------------- Jim Weaver K8JE, candidate for Director, ARRL Great Lakes Division "As a proven leader in and out of Amateur Radio, if elected I pledge to promote the interests and operating opportunities of individual Amateurs and the Amateur Radio Community." There are too many issues to discuss in this statement, so I mention only a few. Regarding qualifications, I have a combination of experiences that I believe makes me highly qualified. These include 40 years' active leadership in Amateur Radio, being a manager in a large corporation, working with regulatory & rules enforcement agencies in countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia & Australia, being a faculty member at the University of Cincinnati & leading the Ohio unit of a large, worldwide fraternal organisation. I am Assistant Director (under 4 Directors), an ARRL Life Member & active in traffic handling, DXCC & 10-10 International. Each skill gained through these experiences is important to a successful Director. In combination, these represent a great potential for effectiveness. One of Ham Radio's problems is that many newcomers do not become active in the "amateur community". I will pursue developing a program useful by clubs & individuals to enhance recruitment of new licensees &, of greatest importance, to bring new Hams into active participation in our avocation. I will push to make members more aware of ARRL services available to them. This will include a review to determine if any services should be revised or replaced by new programs. Awards programs will be reviewed to ensure their integrity against illegal & unethical operators. I will promote legal & ethical operating. I will join in pursuing the fight by ARRL against restrictive antenna laws, ordinances & deeds as well as intruders in our bands & efforts to take over our bands. I will listen carefully to members' opinions & thoroughly represent the Division. I will not forget that the ARRL IS its members. I have also been: * Past President: Queen City Emergency Net; Greater Cincinnati ARA. * Former Officer: Ohio Navy Marine Corps MARS. * Former Ohio Section Emergency Coordinator -SW OH District Emergency Coordinator -Hamilton County Emergency Coordinator- Hamilton County Civil Defense Radio Officer; Communications Officer. * Active in Section and local traffic nets. Ham Radio Promotional Activities: * Conceived and wrote Ham Call column, Cincinnati Sunday Enquirer (20 years); weekly Ham Call interview show on WVXU-FM (3 years). * Public Info Officer: Queen City Emergency Net, Greater Cincinnati ARA. * Directed establishment of license classes and VE Team. Current Amateur Radio Activities: * Editor, state and national award-winning newsletter, The Mike & Key. * DXing (DXCC): Member, Ohio Valley DX Association and INDEXA. * HF, VHF/UHF ragchewing -Operate 160M-70cm base and 80M-70cm mobile - FM-CW-SSB modes -10-10 International -contests -Packet -PSK-31 soon. Non-Ham Skills of Value to Director's Functioning: Skilled in leading non-Ham volunteer organizations including church choirs & musicians as organist & music director. Teaching experience: Former faculty member, University of Cincinnati & Deaconess School of Nursing. Registered Pharmacist. Hold BS, MS, PhD. I will appreciate your vote. Feel free to contact me at [K8JE@ARRL.net]. Very 73, Jim Weaver K8JE reprinted from Milford ARC Newsletter, September 2002 & leaflet distri-buted by James E (Jim) Weaver K8JE for Director Committee, Mason OH 45040 --------------------------- Paul Daley WT8S, candidate for Director, ARRL Great Lakes Division Dear Fellow Hams, I am a candidate for the position of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Great Lakes Division Director. The ballots will be mailed out the last week of September, with the voting period from October 1 to November 15. I urge all ARRL members to vote in this important election & to read the ballot statements of each of the 3 candidates (all printed here - Ye Ed.) carefully. I am a retired electrical engineer with more than 25 years testifying experience on engineering, communications & business matters before Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan & federal regulatory & legislative bodies. I believe that my testifying experience could help the ARRL in the coming years in support of the Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act & the fight to see that PRB-1 protection of the right to have antennas is fully applied to municipalities & private subdivision covenants. I was first licensed in 1957 as KN2LCM, then K2LCM in 1958 & became WT8S in 1989, 6 years after being transferred to Ohio. I live in Canal Winchester, near Columbus, which is centrally located in the Great Lakes Division. I have been a Volunteer Examiner since 1989 & a letter manager for the 8th Area QSL Bureau for the past 5 years. While DX & going on DXpedtions are my main interest in our wonderful hobby, I have experience in RACES & as a traffic net member & net control. I ask for your consideration in the coming election. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact me at [Xtraclass@aol.com] or see QRZ.com or http://members.aol.com/Xtraclass/WT8S.html. Sincerely, Paul W Daley WT8S DX Extras October 2002 WOW What a busy month. In August and September I added six new countries to my private VXCC total. Now that I am home for a while, I plan to dust off the HF rig and get cracking on some of this winter's DX. Here are a few bits of information and some operations that are tentatively scheduled. Information: DX Magazine is again compiling their annual most wanted list. How many of the top 100 do you need? Approval -- The DXCC desk has approved the 7O/OH2YY, Yemen operation from last May for DXCC credit. Special Event Station OM9FOX -- Special event station for the 11th ARDF World Champion-ships was on the air from Sept. 2 - 7. Both Dick WB4SUV and I had a chance to operate the Icom 756 Pro to make a few QSOs. Sorry to say, propagation into the USA was poor during normal operating hours. Ogasawara -- To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the JARL, JD1 will be active from Sept. 15 to the end of January next year. On the Air YA4F Afghanistan -- G4KUX has been active on 10M. Future Operations -- Next Month: P5/4L4FN -- Ed continues to be active on 15M RTTY. S0 Western Sahara -- Look for Luis XW1L/S07L from Oct. 9 - 14. KH9 Wake Island -- Jake will be active till Oct. 4th. Look around 14.265 between 0700-0900Z. FO0 Marquesas -- Look for FO0SAI from Oct. 8-11 Far Future: 5R, Madagascar -- Nov 5 to 18 5W, Samoa -- Nov. 18 to Dec 9 CE9R, South Shetlands -- Jan 2003 S2, Bangladesh -- Jan 1-7 As always, check the ARRL DX bulletins for weekly operations. Till next month, GUD DX. 73, Bob WA6EZV Contests October 2002 Oct 5-6 TARA PSK31 Rumble (Fall Classic); Oceania DX Contest, SSB; EU Autumn Sprint, SSB; CA QSO Party, CW/SSB; QCWA QSO Party, CW/Phone; RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest, SSB; Pro CW Contest, CW, sponsored by the Pro CW Club Oct 9-11 YLRL Anniversary Party, CW Oct 12-13 Worked All Germany, CW/SSB; 10-10 Day Sprint, Phone/CW/Digital; Oceania DX Contest, CW; EU Autumn Sprint, CW; PA QSO Party, CW/Phone; FISTS Fall Sprint, CW; Iberoamericano Contest, SSB; North American Sprint, RTTY Oct 16-18 YLRL Anniversary Party, SSB Oct 19-20 JARTS WW RTTY Contest; QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party, CW; Asia-Pacific Sprint, CW; RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest, CW; 40th Anniversary IL QSO Party, CW/Phone Oct 26-27 CQ World Wide DX Contest, SSB; ARRL International EME Contest; 10-10 International CW/Digital Contest The fall contest season begins to heat up. Lots of places to work. For more information, see QST, CQ, NCJ and http://www.arrl.org/contests/ 73, Dan KF4AV Tally school, already The fox was stashed in the athletic fields behind a grade school just off Colerain Avenue south of Kirby Road. Advertised as a beginners' hunt, the nearly continuous signal from the three transmitters made for easy tracking. At seen from the mileage, everyone took a very similar route to reach the fields. (Closest finish I have ever seen. It took several measure-ments to make sure I had the right winner.) Once there, the hounds had to find three foxes, MOE, MOI, and MOS, each tucked just in the edge of the woods behind the school and some 200 meters apart. The surrounding fences made things interesting as reflections abounded. Results: Call Time Distance W8EH Ernie and Elaine 65:30 10.60 miles WB4SUV Dick & Janie 68:25 10.60 miles K4BRI Brian & Emily 71:01 10.50 miles KC8FQY Jim 74:38 10.50 miles WD6ADM Bill 77:30 10.45 miles 73, Bob WA6EZV Greetings: At the Ohio Section Conference Saturday in Columbus OH, it was announced that longtime Affiliated Clubs Coordinator Joanne Solak KJ3O (Ohio Section ACC from 1986-2000) was named the ninth member of the Allan Severson AB8P (SK), Memorial Award. We will be making a general press release soon but it would be nice if there was a quote comment from someone at headquarters who worked with Joanne. I'm certain she is well remembered by many in Newington. My statement will refer to Joanne as the "Gold Standard among ARRL Affiliated Clubs Coordinators." A description of the award can be found at . Please send me any statement - a single statement is what we are after. Note it will be part of the Ohio Section press release. Thank you 73, Joe Phillips K8QOE SM ==>AMATEUR RADIO-CARRYING ROCKET FLIGHT RESCHEDULED A group of Amateur Radio operators and amateur rocket enthusiasts hoping to make aerospace history this month will try again to put the first amateur rocket into space from the Nevada desert. The Civilian Space Xploration Team (CSXT) suborbital vehicle will carry several Amateur Radio payloads to assist in documenting that the rocket reaches an altitude of more than 60 nautical miles--which is considered to be "space." Avionics Manager and CSXT Program Co-Leader Eric Knight KB1EHE--one of the hams involved--says a new launch window has been set. "We're very excited about getting the rocket up in the air," he told ARRL. This month's attempt will mark the third by the group. High winds scuttled a launch planned for late June, turning it into what Knight characterized as "a very expensive dress rehearsal." An attempt in 2000 got off the ground but just missed its mark. "The rocket will go up this time, Knight said, exuding confidence. "Technologically it's all ready to go." Additionally, he pointed out, the weather this time of year is more favorable, and the team has a broader launch window than it had during the June attempt. The group of space enthusiasts last month got final clearance for the September launch from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Bureau of Land Management. "We have a happy rocket," Knight said, noting that the team plans no major changes to the rocket that was set to go in June. As for potential problems, Knight says he can't foresee anything other than Mother Nature's failure to cooperate. One thing will be done a bit differently in that regard. The team had been taking its 40,000-foot weather data from a National Weather Service Web site. Now, it will use a radio-equipped balloon to measure the data real-time. A container in the rocket's nose will carry commemorative coins, business cards, US flags and mementos to commemorate the victims of September 11, Knight said. "We're proud to be doing that," he added. In addition, the rocket will carry some personal items plus a few photographs, including one of Knight in his younger rocketeering days, "to bring things full circle," he explained. A live color TV transmitter will transmit throughout the flight. "The images from space should be truly spectacular," Knight said. Much of the avionics aboard the vehicle is Amateur Radio technology, and many on the CSXT crew are avid hams. According to a team news release, its Primera rocket "is the most powerful amateur rocket ever created." (Primera Technology is a primary sponsor for the project and is helping with support and materials, Knight says.) At 17 feet tall and weighing just over 500 pounds, the rocket will reach Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) in just 15 seconds. Moving at more than 3200 MPH, it will reach space in just a minute and a half. The team will recover the vehicle, which is designed to automatically break into two pieces. CSXT's founder and Program Director Ky Michaelson is calling the attempt "the culmination of years of work by a wonderful team." Among those on hand for the momentous launch will be Worcester Polytechnic Institute student Julia Cohn KB1IGU, who--while still in high school--helped design and build some of the vehicle's avionics. She'll be taking a week away from classes to witness the launch. Her former high school electronics instructor and mentor, Chet Bacon KA1ILH and other students in Bacon's electronics classes also contributed to the project. Other amateurs involved include Rod Lane N1FNE--whose garage and basement workshop were largely given over to rocket construction and integration--and Don Skinner N1HWR. "We've got the whole team coming out, which was a logistical challenge in itself," Knight said. Funding has come largely from team members' pockets. Knight estimated the costs to date are approaching $100,000. Additional information, including a graphical over-view of the rocket's planned flight into space, is available on the CSXT Web site . --The ARRL Letter Vol 21 #36 VE exam opportunities October 2002 Sat. Oct. 5 at Hartwell Presbyterian Church, Parkway & Woodbine Avs, sponsored by CRA. Registration 8:30 AM; walk-ins only! Info: Herb Blasberg WA8PBW, 513=891-7556 Mon. Oct. 7 at Turkeyfoot Middle School, 3230 Turkeyfoot Rd, Edgewood KY, sponsored by NKARC. 6-8 PM. Pre-registration encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. No photocopying on site; please bring everything you need! This is now a regular monthly exam. Info: 859=472-6690 or 859=356-5460. Sat. Oct. 12 at the new Butler Co VHF Communications Centre in the D Russel Lee Vocational School, 3603 Hamilton-Middletown Rd (Rt 4), suburban Hamilton, sponsored by Butler Co VHF Assn. Registration 9 AM. School's talk-in: I-75 to M Fox Hwy (SR 129), follow 129 to Bypass 4 to Rt 4 .2 mi on the right, 1st drive. 4-way stop & a yield, beyond which is new addition with lots of glass; you're there.. Info: Ted Wilson K8TCR, 513=868-7012. Talk-in 146.97 Other opportunities; see Hamfests &c. 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 NCVEC Form 605, of license & CSCEs), blue or black pen for answers & form filling are required. Headphones for the CW element and photocopying available at Oh-Ky-In exams but not at most other testing locations (call for info). Pre-registration encouraged where available (see specific exam info for where to send, enclose SASE for confirmation and NCVEC 605). $10 remains the ARRL/VEC exam fee; this should eliminate most needs for correct change for walk-in registrations. Hamfests&c. October-November 2002 Oct. 27 Canton OH Hamfest sponsored by Massillon ARC at Stark Co Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Av NW; downtown exit from I-77, left (west) on E Tusc, right on Werz Av to Fairgrounds. From I-77 S take 4th St NW exit, right (west) into Fairgrounds. Public 8 AM-3 PM. Talk-in: 147.18. $5 gate, under 12 free. All indoors! Auction 10 AM (15% commission on items sold, no computer gear please), handicapped access-ible, free parking. Info: Terry Russ N8ATZ, 330=837-3091, [w8np@qsl.net], www.qsl.net/w8np Nov. 9 Georgetown OH Hamfest sponsored by Grant ARC. ABCAP Bldg (old Georgetown High School), 200 S Green St, across from fairgrounds. Follow SR 125 east to Georgetown, school is on west side. Alternatively, SR 68 to north side of town, south to SR 125. 8 AM-3 PM. Talk-in: 146.73. $2 gate, 1 table comes with admission ticket. Charity auction, VE exams 9 AM (all classes, walk-ins OK), handi-capped accessible, free parking. Info: Dot Silman KB8TQU, 937=446-2234, [huggee@bright.net], www.geocities.com/garcohio What's coming in October 2002 Tue Oct 1 7:30 PM Club meeting at W Hills Church of Christ, 5064 Sidney Rd Program: ARRL Night with KI4LA, K8QOE, W8STX Wed Oct 2 7:30 PM Slow-Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9:00 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Carol WA8YL Thu Oct 3 7:00 PM Code & theory classes at Salem Presbyterian Church, Mozart & Higbee on the east edge of Cheviot, behind the Boudinot-Harrison White Castle Fri Oct 4 8:00 PM Hamilton Co Amateur Radio Public Svc Corps at Sheriff's Education Bldg, Hamilton Av & I-275 Tue Oct 8 7:30 PM Technical Committee meeting if needed, location TBA Wed Oct 9 7:30 PM Slow-Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9:00 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Dale KC8HQS Thu Oct 10 7:00 PM Code & theory classes at Salem Presbyterian Church, Mozart & Higbee on the east edge of Cheviot, behind the Boudinot-Harrison White Castle Sat Oct 12 10:00 AM Monthly foxhunt, hounds start from Mt Storm Park; talk-in to start 146.67, barring rescheduling Wed Oct 16 7:30 PM Slow-Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9:00 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Dennis KB8ROA Thu Oct 17 7:00 PM Code & theory classes at Salem Presbyterian Church, Mozart & Higbee on the east edge of Cheviot, behind the Boudinot-Harrison White Castle Fri Oct 18 8:00 PM Queen City Emergency Net at Red Cross HQ, 820 Sycamore St Downtown Mon Oct 21 7:30 PM? Robotics SIG at Phil KG8AP's Tue Oct 22 7:30 PM Board of Directors meeting at Carol WA8YL's Wed Oct 23 7:30 PM Slow-Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9:00 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Rick KD4PYR Thu Oct 24 7:00 PM Code & theory classes at Salem Presbyterian Church, Mozart & Higbee on the east edge of Cheviot, behind the Boudinot-Harrison White Castle Wed Oct 30 7:30 PM Slow-Scan ATV Net, 146.67 9:00 PM Tech Talk, 146.67, NCS Laurie KF4YWG Thu Oct 31 7:00 PM Code & theory classes at Salem Presbyterian Church, Mozart & Higbee on the east edge of Cheviot, behind the Boudinot-Harrison White Castle Tue Nov 5 Election Day - Please VOTE before coming to the club meeting! 7:30 PM Club meeting at W Hills Church of Christ, 5064 Sidney Rd Program: TBA News of members & students in recent classes Our deepest sympathy to Karen Feichtner KC8BZL on the loss of her father Mike Burke KC8PRZ on the loss of his father-in-law Welcome to a returning member Jim Weaver K8JE Members on the move Ken & Pat Croll N8ASV & N8EEV, from Western Hills to Harrison Bob Davis N8CW & spouse, from Cleves North Bend (again) to Harrison Ev Giglio KC8JR & spouse, from Green Twp to Austin Ridge Please don't overlook the election for ARRL Great Lakes Division Director! Your ballot should be here shortly, & is due back in Newington by Nov. 15. Statements from all 3 candidates on pp. 6-7. Cartoon from Sterling-Rock Falls IL ARS Electron, Aug 2002 by N4LP Emory Schley 3 hams in picture, one on far left seated with headphones working CW One standing in center sez: "When you're using milliwatts you can use all the help you can get!" One on far right standing in ball cap under plaque, "CW forever!", in front of megaphone by Acme Megaphone Co emitting CW Exam overlooked, & a coming class Dial ARC will conduct VE exams Wed, Oct 16 at 109 Johnston Hall, Miami Univ Middletown. Registration opens at 6:30 PM, finish registering by 7 PM so the exams can start. Forms NCVEC 605 will be available there. Then on Wed, Oct 23, Dial ARC's General class begins from 6-9 PM, also at 109 Johnston Hall. Classes end Wed, Dec 4 with VE exams on Wed, Dec 11. Students should expect to pay $20-$25 for manuaql & supplies. 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