SM Dan Pruitt, AE6SX- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC KF6FIR,
OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC K6QI, TC W6TE.
I am still attempting to catch up and getting closer! I have a new
computer and most of my address books are reasonably untangled.
At the time of this writing, Dayton Hamvention should be complete.
They had a lot to discuss. This included new band plans, FCC
shrinkage, Public Service Communications and consolidation of component
manufacturers and distributors. All are concerns to the Ham radio
operator. However we have little affect on the resolution of these
things, other than giving our honest opinions.
What we do best and most enjoy is operating! This part of the year
offers the most contests, best conditions and a variety of special
events. I look forward each year for these opportunities and rue those
I am unable to join. Stay informed. There are many contest sites.
Recurring special events are well published. Some are passed on by
regular Net QSTs. Join in them. There are Museum Ship Weekend, IOTA
and SOTA contests. Scouting Jamboree On The Air (JOTA). Don't forget
Field Day! If your Club cannot participate, join a nearby club. They
will have a spot for you.
This is the Ham Radio Hobby, have fun. Go operate, chew the rag, and
test that equipment.
Remember to support HR-1301 and get your letter to ARRL and your
Congressional Representative. Go to the link on the ARRL website:
www.arrl.org/hr-1301. We have 55 sponsors. We need many more. Follow
the above link and follow the instructions.
73;
Dan Pruitt, AE6SX
NEWS: From ARRL newsletters. Read complete articles from March to
now.
03/05/2015 | Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Introduced in Congress
03/11/2015 | FCC Enforcement Bureau Field Resources Poised to Shrink
03/17/2015 | Amateur Radio Roundtable Offers Live, Weekly Ham Radio
Discussions
03/16/2015 | ARRL President: H.R. 1301 is All About Fairness
03/16/2015 | Colorado Governor Signs Amateur Radio Antenna Bill Into
Law
03/13/2015 | IARU Emergency Telecommunications Guide Available Online
03/26/2015 | “Radio DARC” Program Debuts on Ham-Operated German
Shortwave Outlet
04/01/2015 | Utah Group Puts Broadband-Hamnet to Work for Food Project
04/02/2015 | Standard General Affiliate Acquires 1743 RadioShack Stores
04/03/2015 | TEN-TEC and Alpha Purchased from RF Concepts
04/08/2015 | WWV’s 25 MHz Signal Still Going Strong After 1 Year Back
on the Air
04/10/2015 | New iOS App Available for The ARRL Repeater Directory®
04/13/2015 | “Thinking Day” Activity Gets Girl Scouts Thinking
About Ham Radio
04/13/2015 | Switching Power Supplies a More Common Noise Source than
Power Lines, ARRL Lab Manager Says
04/14/2015 | Ohio ARES to Sponsor “NVIS Antenna Day”
04/15/2015 | Call for Papers: ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications
Conference
04/16/2015 | ARRL 600 Meter Experiment Coordinator Recommends Renewing
Experimental License
04/16/2015 | FCC Proposes to Make Past Amateur Radio Address
Information Private
04/17/2015 | Australian Ham’s “PicoSpace” Balloon Circumnavigates
the Globe
04/20/2015 | Fox-1C and 1D Satellites to Include L-Band Uplink; Fox-1E
to Have Linear Transponder
04/22/2015 | Participants May Apply Anytime for Centennial Points
Challenge, W1AW WAS Awards
04/23/2015 | CQ DQs Two Dozen CQ World Wide DX Contest SSB Participants
04/24/2015 | House Committee Asks FCC for Documents Related to Proposed
Enforcement Bureau Closures
04/26/2015 | AMSAT: Amateur Radio Payload Could Share Space on
Geosynchronous Satellite
04/27/2015 | Jacob Nunez-Kearny, KF7DSY, is 2015 Goldfarb Scholarship
Recipient
04/28/2015 | FCC Proposes to Permit Amateur Access to 2200 and 630
Meters
04/29/2015 | ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition Seeks
“Social Entrepreneurs”
04/30/2015 | Central States VHF Society Annual Conference Set for July
23-26 in Denver
04/30/2015 | ARRL Facebook Repost of Interview with Ham in Nepal Draws
Huge Response
05/01/2015 | Remotely Controlling VY1JA Station in Yukon Territory a
Win-Win
05/05/2015 | Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power
Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard
05/05/2015 | ARISS “Ham Video” Ground Station Tests Under Way
05/07/2015 | US Naval Academy CubeSat Launch to Include Next APRS
Satellite
Contests:
MAY 2015
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, May 15
+ NCCC Sprint
0230Z-0300Z, May 15
+ Aegean RTTY Contest
1200Z, May 16 to 1200Z, May 17
+ His Maj. King of Spain Contest, CW
1200Z, May 16 to 1200Z, May 17
+ WAB 7 MHz Phone
1000Z-1400Z, May 17
+ UA2 QSO Party
1300Z-1659Z, May 17
+ CWops Mini-CWT Test
1300Z-1400Z, May 20 and
1900Z-2000Z, May 20 and
0300Z-0400Z, May 21
+ NAQCC CW Sprint
0030Z-0230Z, May 21
+ RSGB 80m Club Championship, CW
1900Z-2030Z, May 21
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, May 22
+ NCCC Sprint Ladder
0230Z-0300Z, May 22
+ UN DX Contest
0600Z-2100Z, May 23
+ Portuguese Navy Day Contest, Digital
0800Z-2359Z, May 23
+ EU PSK DX Contest
1200Z, May 23 to 1200Z, May 24
+ Baltic Contest
2100Z, May 23 to 0200Z, May 24
+ SKCC Sprint
0000Z-0200Z, May 27
+ CWops Mini-CWT Test
1300Z-1400Z, May 27 and
1900Z-2000Z, May 27 and
0300Z-0400Z, May 28
+ UKEICC 80m Contest
2000Z-2100Z, May 27
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, May 29
+ NCCC Sprint Ladder
0230Z-0300Z, May 29
+ CQ WW WPX Contest, CW
0000Z, May 30 to 2359Z, May 31
+ SARL Digital Contest
1300Z-1600Z, May 31
JUNE 2015
+ CWops Mini-CWT Test
1300Z-1400Z, Jun 3 and
1900Z-2000Z, Jun 3 and
0300Z-0400Z, Jun 4
+ NRAU 10m Activity Contest
1700Z-1800Z, Jun 4 (CW) and
1800Z-1900Z, Jun 4 (SSB) and
1900Z-2000Z, Jun 4 (FM) and
2000Z-2100Z, Jun 4 (Dig)
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, Jun 5
+ NCCC Sprint Ladder
0230Z-0300Z, Jun 5
+ 10-10 Int. Open Season PSK Contest
0000Z, Jun 6 to 2400Z, Jun 7
+ DigiFest
0400Z-1200Z, Jun 6 and
2000Z, Jun 6 to 0400Z, Jun 7 and
1200Z-2000Z, Jun 7
+ VK Shires Contest
0600Z, Jun 6 to 0600Z, Jun 7
+ SEANET Contest
1200Z, Jun 6 to 1200Z, Jun 7
+ UKSMG Summer Contest
1300Z, Jun 6 to 1300Z, Jun 7
+ IARU Region 1 Field Day, CW
1500Z, Jun 6 to 1459Z, Jun 7
+ RSGB National Field Day
1500Z, Jun 6 to 1500Z, Jun 7
+ Alabama QSO Party
1600Z, Jun 6 to 0400Z, Jun 7
+ NAQCC CW Sprint
0030Z-0230Z, Jun 10
+ CWops Mini-CWT Test
1300Z-1400Z, Jun 10 and
1900Z-2000Z, Jun 10 and
0300Z-0400Z, Jun 11
+ RSGB 80m Club Championship, CW
1900Z-2030Z, Jun 10
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, Jun 12
+ NCCC Sprint Ladder
0230Z-0300Z, Jun 12
AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS
CLOVIS ARP ++ The Lodi ARC is sponsoring a website for the area's VHF
UHF contest enthusiast. It's called the "Nor Cal" vhf uhf contest page
and the URL is www.n6sjv.org. Continuing with their event schedule the
California Classic Bicycle Event is 16 May and T-Hunt on 23 May.
www.k6arp.org/
FRESNO ARC++ N6HEW, Glen's ARES/RACES report noted, “It is with
great sorrow I bring the news of the passing of Edward Plummer Jr.
(KB6LBS). Ed authored the original RACES Plan and was first Assistant
RACES Officer in Fresno Co. SKIP also offers great pictures of Hams at
a local Swap meet and open house at Red Monkey, one of the local Ham
outlets. The Pres. Stu, WB6VRJ, had this advice for the club, “Yes,
that is part of the ARRL code-to be courteous and friendly. I know
that all of you club members are just that and more. ”In April Joe,
WA6FFJ, gave a talk on Western Public Service (WPSS); history and
procedures. Then Rob, AE6GE described an emergency call he handled.
It was discussed by the group, especially, the failing of the reporting
person giving inadequate and misleading information. He then left the
scene! The need to get as much information before instigating the call
was key to conveying the traffic calmly and accurately. www.w6to.com
LODI ARC ++ Jim WB6BET, club Sec., reported program was “Show and
Tell”. Everyone brought something. The items ranged from old QSL
cards to a 6 – 20 Meter Antenna brought by himself. For the SJV
contest enthusiast, Lodi is sponsoring the "Nor Cal" VHF UHF contest
page at www.n6sjv.org. lodiamateurradioclub.org/
LOS BANOS ARC ++ April sported a visit from Steve Adams, AD6HP and the
Merced County Sheriff. Also pictures of the "After Party" to the Fox
Hunt. May meeting talked about ARES. Parade setup discussion.
www.aa6lb.org
SIERRA ARC ++ Cap, WX1WIZ, has stepped up to be our Field Day
coordinator. Looks like it’ll tentatively be held at Kennedy
Meadows. April 25 was the annual BARC and SARC in the Lone Pine Park.
Mike, WA6ARA reported on the communications for the 20 Mule Team
Endurance Horse ride. Dennis W6DQ talked about the recovery of a
Collins 821A-1 250 KW transmitter from the Voice of America site in
Delano (DL-8). Aprils meeting was highlighted by Dennis W6DQ,
concerning EME using Cal Tech’s dish near Lone Pine. May’s program
will be about T-Hunts. www.qsl.net/wa6ybn/
SEQUOIA ARG ++ March issue announces The FCC has issued a Notice of
Unlicensed Operation to Martin K. Elliott of Inyokern, California for
operating an unlicensed radio transmitter. That is closer to the
Sierra Club but not too far away. ARRL asks members to comment on
draft HF band plan proposals. NO more printed amateur radio licenses
being issued by FCC. www.n6krv.org
STOCKTON DELTA ARC ++ HOW DO YOU USE REPEATERS? Is a great article in
the March Flysheet. Then May offers “How to do that HF Thing”
reminding us of the Amateur's Code. Just the best advice for all Hams.
Finally the DX Code and Proper Phonetics round out good operating
techniques. There is also the highlights of all the public events;
Bicycle Rides, March of Dimes etc. www.w6sf.org
TURLOCK ARC ++ May ArcOver announces Grady, K6IXA, will be presenting a
program on Winlink. Very appropriate since his recognition as steadfast
sysop. Also much discussion regarding Field Day. www.w6bxn.org.
The following Amateurs became Silent Keys since the last report: Peter
W6QEU, Harold N6KDJ, Elvin N6SJR, Jack KD6MRF, and David WA6WLJ.
They will be missed.
Traffic for March 2015:
ORS: W6SX 28 WA6IAF 382, WS6P 1039, K6RAU 13 Total 1462
PSHR: W6SX 52, WA6IAF 90, WS6P 365, K6RAU 82
Traffic for April 2015:
ORS: W6SX 6 WA6IAF 0, WS6P 1314, K6RAU 12 Total 1332
PSHR: W6SX 29, WA6IAF 0, WS6P 380, K6RAU 77
Mark your Calendars:
05/17/2015 | Sacramento Hamfest
Location: Sacramento, CA
Sponsor: North Hills Radio Club
Website: http://k6is.org
06/05/2015 | Northwestern Division Convention (Sea-Pac)
Location: Seaside, OR
Sponsor: Oregon Tualatin Valley ARC
Website: http://www.seapac.org
06/20/2015 | Santa Maria Radio Swapfest
Location: Orcutt, CA
Sponsor: Satellite Amateur Radio Club (W6AB)
Website: http://www.satellitearc.com
09/11/2015 | Southwestern Division Convention (Hamcon 2015)
Location: Torrance, CA
Sponsor: Los Angeles Area Council of Amateur Radio Clubs & Orange
County Council of Amateur Radio Organizations
Website: http://www.hamconinc.org
09/19/2015 | Ninth Annual Sacramento Valley Hamfest
Location: Lincoln, CA
Sponsor: Western Placer Amateur Radio Club
Website: http://www.wparc.us
10/16/2015 | Pacific Division Convention (PACIFICON 2015)
Location: San Ramon, CA
Sponsor: Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club
Website: http://www.pacificon.org
Need to take an Amateur exam? Are you having an exam? Check the ARRL
web page, www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml for exam information.
You can also search for Amateur Radio Classes in your area and register
your exam. Instructors can also register classes there.
Card Checking in the Section: You can get cards checked for awards
within the section. W6XK, K6ZZ, and W6DPD can check your cards for DXCC
in accordance with the rules for field checking. DXCC card checkers may
now check cards dated from Nov 15, 1945, including Deleted DXCC
Entities. K6ZZ can now check 160 Meter Cards. DXCC card checkers may,
at their discretion, check cards for WAS, WAC, and VUCC. W6DPD and K6ZZ
can check cards for the CQ Awards, WAZ, DX, Field, and Prefixes. The
card checkers may also check applications for the IARU Region 2 Award.
ARRL Special Service Clubs may appoint a HF awards manager for WAS and
a VHF Awards Manager for VUCC.
The Webinar by Hank Garretson, W6SX, has been posted to the WWROF
webpage (www.wwrof.org) under the Webinars link. Hanks presentation
will be of particular interest to "Little Pistols" and those who are
space limited. He added a link to the elevation plot which can be
viewed at http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ it’s worth checking out! Also
the Ladder Snaps in the presentation can be found at
http://www.73cnc.com/product_p/ls100.htm You can e-mail Hank at
w6sx@arrl.net for additional details.
The K6RAU (our Traffic Manager) Morse Code Instruction Course is
available at www.pdarrl.org/K6RAU or www.pdarrl.org/k6rau.
No need to know a "dit" from a "dah", simply with paper and pencil, and
following the instructions.
CWops Tests are held weekly – Every Wednesday at 1300Z, 1900Z, and
0300Z (Thursday). Info and rules at http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html.
San Joaquin Valley Nets:
The Noontime net meets on 7.268.5 MHz. This net handles a lot of
messages.
Daytime Region 6 Traffic Net meets daily at 3:30 pacific time on or
near 7.275 MHZ. This one is probable not in operation at this time.
The California Traffic Net meets daily on 3.906 MHZ and 6:00 PM local
time.
The Golden Bear Amateur Radio Net meets nightly at 7:00 PM local time
on 3.975 MHZ.
Northern California Net (NCN), the Section Traffic Net, meets nightly
on 3.533 MHZ at 7 PM Pac Time.
San Joaquin Net meets Monday-Saturday on 3918khz, at 6 PM Pacific
Time.
Western Public Service System (WPSS) meets nightly on 3952khz, roll -
at 7:30 PM local Pacific Time.
The Mission Trail Net meets nightly on 3.856 MHZ at 8:00 PM local
time.
Northern California Net 2 (NCN2) the slow speed training session of
NCN, meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 9 PM Pacific Time. Handling traffic
on CW is a good way to improve your CW skills.
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