Hey Gang..
Just wanted to “POP” into your emails quickly to let you in
on just a couple of important items..
First, and probably the one most on everyone’s mind in the
Ohio Section right now.. Who was chosen
to receive the 2016 ARRL Handbook for January. Well, if you haven’t already
heard, it’s none other than..
Tom Williams, K9DAC..
Congratulations Tom..
Now, don’t fret if you didn’t win this time around, there’s
going to be another drawing very soon. How will you know? Easy, it will be on
the website.. Just look for the “NEW” beside the “Handbook Give Away” link..
That will let you know instantly that there is a new drawing going on. Yes, I’ll
still let you all know that it is underway via this method as well, but it just
might not be the same day. I may take a few days before I send anything out just
to see who’s paying attention to the website. So, I would highly recommend that
you become a regular viewer of the Ohio Section Website – http://arrl-ohio.org As you
can see, it pays to get logged on!!
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Hey, did you notice that there is a NEW, one question poll
on the website? There is, go check it out..
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Have you paid attention to the latest from our Section
Emergency Coordinator (SEC) Stan, N8BHL?? He’s made the ARRL Media Page once
again. This actually is the second time just this past week he’s done this!!
He’s really become a regular on the ARRL site lately. This time he’s promoting
NVIS Day. Haven’t heard that Ohio is doing that again this year? Well, you’ll
definitely want to click on this link:
http://www.arrl.org/news/ohio-sec-hoping-to-expand-nvis-antenna-day-activity-this-year to get all the details.. I’ll give you one
hint, it’s being held April 23rd. Don’t miss out on the FUN.
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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, I’ll get you added to the Email Listing.
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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The 11th Annual PCARS Freeze Your Acorns Off QRP
event will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at our favorite freezer,
Fred Fuller Park in Kent at the Roy Smith Shelter House.
They will be operating from: 10am - 4pm EST and will be
active on CW & Phone in the General areas of the 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80
meter bands (Repeater & Echolink on the K8SRR echo link node for a
certificate) and anything else we can get working. Club Call Sign K8BF for a
certificate.
Other participating stations will be using their own
callsign/FYAO, or calling “CQ FYAO” (only stations at the Freeze Your Acorns
Off event should use the /FYAO designator). Yes, they will be braving the cold
snowy weather of North Eastern Ohio to set up QRP stations using portable power
and antennas.
A beautiful color (suitable for framing) 8" x 10" certificate
is available if you contact K8BF and send your QSL with a large SASE to the
club call trustee: Bob Hewett, K8FEY -
3670 Sea Ray Cove - Reminderville, OH 44202
So, from the comfort of your warm radio shack - give them a
contact while they're out freezing. They'll need all the contacts they can make
to help keep them warm. Your support will be very much appreciated!
Check PCARS out on the web at: www.portcars.org
Questions? Contact Chuck, W8PT at W8PT@portcars.org
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And my final.. It
seems like some weeks I’m on the road almost every night. I do love it. As you know, the Ohio Section of the ARRL is the largest Section in the country. It’s
even bigger than a Division or two. So, with that in mind, it’s only fair to
say that Ohio also deserves to have a full time Section Manager, one that can
freely travel all over the state.
So, don’t be surprised if I just “pop-in” at your meeting or
function sometime. I really do love visiting with all of you at your hamfests,
club meetings, picnics and breakfasts. It’s fantastic, and Ohio Amateurs are
the greatest!
Oh, by the way, if you need a speaker, don’t be afraid to
ask me. I’ll be happy to come and speak, show a video, or just sit and listen
to you folks. I’m always here for YOU.
73, for now
Scott, N8SY..
>>P.S. Don’t
forget, Groundhog Day is tomorrow, February 2nd.. It’s predicted
that there will be sunshine for Tuesday.. If that happens it means that we will
have 6 more weeks of winter.. Of course, if it is cloudy and he doesn’t see
sunshine, it means that we have 6 more weeks of winter.. Either way, it looks
like we will have SPRING in about 6 weeks!!!!
Just food for thought..
eof
