SM Dan Pruitt, AE6SX- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC KF6FIR, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC vacant, TC W6TE.
Everyone back from vacation? Time to start school again and even old
ops like me are learning new stuff.
We need a Public Information Coordinator (PIC). Someone who would like
to interact with hams, the public and myself! Please contact me. Soon
would be nice. Recommendations are welcome.
We are into August and looking at September so let me stress some items
while we still have some time. First is community service projects and
demonstrations. We need to be more visible to the public and to those
who will need to find us during a communications event. If you do not
already have a PIO in your club or group, have someone perform those
tasks and enlighten the next echelon to assist and assume the position
in the future. Done correctly, the Public will beat a path to your
door. Now you need to be able to receive them with open arms.
Remember, in serving the community, there are other ways to help
besides communications. Very satisfying. Plus you get to play radio!
Next is fun. The San Joaquin Valley Section’s “Rally in the
Valley” is now an ARRL Sanctioned Event. September 19, we will have
it again in Fresno. Although centered geographically, it is my
intention to move it around the section in the future. There will
still be Public Service Communications as an established component.
This will include exhibitions, best practices and the Cal OES mobile
unit (MAGU) and demonstration of its purpose, thanks to Mutual Aid
Region Five (MAR-V). All are invited to show off their style of HAM
Radio. Club projects, best practices, and even Ham trivia in a
Jeopardy-like game with prizes. Oh yes, there has to be a swap meet,
hi hi.
Finally, but very important; The Amateur Radio Parity Act is moving
forward, but we all need to help out. If you have not gotten your
letter to your representatives and Senators, then go to:
www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act
There you will find the status of the 2 bills in congress, who to
contact and how. It will also give you the exact wording and what they
are intended to accomplish. If you know a Ham that is not a member of
ARRL, at least get this link to them.
Many thanks.
73;
Dan Pruitt, AE6SX
NEWS: From ARRL newsletters. Read complete articles from July to now.
07/14/2015 | Remotely Controlled VY1AAA Put Northern Territories on the
Air for Field Day, Canada Day NT Section
07/17/2015 | ARRL Complains to FCC About The Home Depot s Marketing of
RF Lighting Devices
07/20/2015 | QRZ.com Website Undergoing Major Upgrade
07/20/2015 | ARRL Board Approves Dues Hike, HF Band Plan, 2016 National
Parks Centennial Event
Meeting over the weekend in Windsor, Connecticut, the ARRL Board of
Directors has approved a $10 increase in the League’s annual dues
rate, effective January 1, 2016.
07/21/2015 | ARISS Offering Certificate for Receiving Apollo-Soyuz
Mission SSTV Images
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is offering a
certificate to anyone who received slow-scan TV images during the
Apollo-Soyuz mission 40th anniversary event, July 18-19.
Learn More
07/23/2015 | FCC Proposes Fining Georgia Ham $1000 for Failing to
Identify
07/24/2015 | FCC Shows No Mercy, Sustains $22,000 Fine for Egregious
On-Air Behavior by Michigan Licensee
07/25/2015 | AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-DL, and Virginia Tech Announce Potential
Phase 3E Opportunity
Virginia Tech has approached the US Government to fly the Phase 3E
space frame into high-Earth orbit (HEO) in order to support scientific
payloads as well as serve as an Amateur Radio satellite.
07/28/2015 | Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Gains Momentum, Cosponsor
List Tops 90
07/29/2015 | HAARP Facility Will Be Transferred to the University of
Alaska-Fairbanks on August 11
HAARP — the High Frequency Active Auroral Program — will transfer
from military into academic hands next month.
07/29/2015 | Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Fee to Disappear in
September 3
08/04/2015 | Additional ARRL Books Now Available as E-Books
08/05/2015 | Chinese Amateur Radio Satellites Set to Launch in Early
September
+ Maryland-DC QSO Party
1600Z, Aug 8 to 0400Z, Aug 9 and
1600Z-2400Z, Aug 9
+ 50 MHz Fall Sprint
2300Z, Aug 8 to 0300Z, Aug 9
+ SARTG WW RTTY Contest
0000Z-0800Z, Aug 15 and
1600Z-2400Z, Aug 15 and
0800Z-1600Z, Aug 16
+ ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest
0600 local, Aug 15 to 2400 local, Aug 16
+ Russian District Award Contest
0800Z, Aug 15 to 0800Z, Aug 16
+ Keyman’s Club of Japan Contest
1200Z, Aug 15 to 1200Z, Aug 16
+ North American QSO Party, SSB
1800Z, Aug 15 to 0559Z, Aug 16
+ CVA DX Contest, CW
2100Z, Aug 15 to 2100Z, Aug 16
+ SARL HF Digital Contest
1300Z-1630Z, Aug 16
+ ARRL Rookie Roundup, RTTY
1800Z-2359Z, Aug 16
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, Aug 21
+ Hawaii QSO Party
0400Z, Aug 22 to 0400Z, Aug 24
+ Ohio QSO Party
1600Z, Aug 22 to 0400Z, Aug 23
+ CVA DX Contest, SSB
2100Z, Aug 22 to 2100Z, Aug 23
+ RSGB 80m Club Sprint, SSB
1900Z-2000Z, Aug 27
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint
0145Z-0215Z, Aug 28
+ ALARA Contest
0400Z-1359Z, Aug 29 and
0400Z-1359Z, Aug 30
+ YO DX HF Contest
1200Z, Aug 29 to 1200Z, Aug 30
+ W/VE Islands QSO Party
1200Z, Aug 29 to 0300Z, Aug 30
+ SCC RTTY Championship
1200Z, Aug 29 to 1159Z, Aug 30
+ Kansas QSO Party
1400Z, Aug 29 to 0200Z, Aug 30 and
1400Z-2000Z, Aug 30
+ North American SSB Sprint Contest
0000Z-0400Z, Aug 30
+ SARL HF CW Contest
1300Z-1630Z, Aug 30
September 2015
+ NRAU 10m Activity Contest
1700Z-1800Z, Sep 3 (CW) and
1800Z-1900Z, Sep 3 (SSB) and
1900Z-2000Z, Sep 3 (FM) and
2000Z-2100Z, Sep 3 (Dig)
+ QRP Fox Hunt
0100Z-0230Z, Sep 4
+ NCCC RTTY Sprint Ladder
0145Z-0215Z, Sep 4
+ NCCC Sprint
0230Z-0300Z, Sep 4
+ G3ZQS Memorial Straight Key Contest
2300Z, Sep 4 to 2300Z, Sep 6
+ ARRL EME Contest
0000Z, Sep 5 to 2359Z, Sep 6
+ Russian RTTY WW Contest
0000Z-2359Z, Sep 5
+ All Asian DX Contest, Phone
0000Z, Sep 5 to 2400Z, Sep 6
+ CWOps CW Open
0000Z-0359Z, Sep 5 and
1200Z-1559Z, Sep 5 and
2000Z-2359Z, Sep 5
+ Wake-Up! QRP Sprint
0600Z-0629Z, Sep 5 and
0630Z-0659Z, Sep 5 and
0700Z-0729Z, Sep 5 and
0730Z-0800Z, Sep 5
+ RSGB SSB Field Day
1300Z, Sep 5 to 1300Z, Sep 6
+
AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS
CLOVIS ARP ++ CARP Summer Sizzler took to the hills! New venue in a
mountain picnic area takes a few degrees off the summer torment. Fun
Food and Radio, what more do you need, says Rob AE6GE, club Pres. Next
T-Hunt is September. Check out past hunts and schedule at
www.k6arp.org/activites/transmitter-hunt/ . The “Camp a long”
takes them further into the mountains to play radio on August 14 to 16.
The CA QSO Party from San Luis Reservoir in October. www.k6arp.org/
FRESNO ARC++ VP Ken WA6OIB is hosting the club picnic on 22 Aug.
Recently Jerry, K6PKO has added a complete Heath station to one of his
many operating positions. Excellent program by Raul Moreno Jr., about
Off-Highway Vehicle Program, Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger
District. www.w6to.com
KINGS Co. ARC ++ Pres. Ed KA6PNL, in a meeting at the weather
station, alluded to some issues with the club repeater and various
sponsors. There is an ongoing problem in allowing access to the site.
LODI ARC ++ Jason, KE5JTS discussed the 2 meter net and 10 meter
nets. Suggested nets for 6 Meter and 220 MHz bands. Ron N6GKJ,
presented a program on Emergency Communications. Very informative and
enlightening. lodiamateurradioclub.org/
LOS BANOS ARC ++ George, W6YD presents the Frequency advertising Pizza
night! Lots of pictures of the July meeting. www.aa6lb.org
SIERRA ARC ++ Mike, WA6ARA includes some fine pictures of the Club
Bar-B-Que, Field Day and an antenna party. Meeting starts at 7 PM from
now on. The INTERNET can be a great resource. One is ac6v.com this is a
ham radio encyclopedia. . www.qsl.net/wa6ybn/
SEQUOIA ARG ++ Pete W6SV, gives good advise regarding Flash Floods.
Many accounts of the in climate weather. On a site seeing tour, a
most interesting was the Ad for a Bakersfield Chiropractor on the back
of a program. You’ll get a kick out of his using a “wonderful new
instrument operating on the
principle of radio” says Al N6ALP. www.n6krv.org
STOCKTON DELTA ARC ++ The Flysheet is full of great ham stuff. Field
Day description, El mering with Manteca, and Lodi Clubs. News about
the US Navy’s rouge PCSat NO-44 that is blasting Europe every hour.
Steve Alred K6SCA who was awarded “Top Score Rookie Effort” from
2014 CQP. They are looking to 2015! Planning for “Ham Radio in the
Park currently working.. www.w6sf.org
TULARE CO. ARC ++ Technician Class will start in Aug 2015. Same day
as the meeting. http://www.tcarc.net/
TURLOCK ARC ++ General Meeting: August 11. www.w6bxn.org.
The following Amateurs became Silent Keys since the last report:
Dennis “Frenchy”, KF6GJB, and Shirley, KB6BSF
They will be missed.
Traffic for July 2015:
ORS: W6SX 4 WS6P 844, K6RAU 12 Total 860
PSHR: W6SX 77 WS6P 135, K6RAU 79
Mark your Calendars:
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 | San Joaquin Valley Section Convention (Rally in the
Valley)
Location: Fresno, CA
Type: ARRL Convention
Sponsor: ARRL and SATERN
Public Contact: Dan Pruitt , AE6SX
Email: ae6sx@arrl.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
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ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section
Section Manager: Dan Pruitt, AE6SX
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