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News last updated: Tue, June 16, 2009 at 1:13 PM ET
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May Section Report
FIELD DAY REMINDER. With the annual ARRL Field Day coming up in next month, it's time to get your group's Field Day site listed on the Field Day Locator, found by clicking here. So far there are 16 Kentucky Field Day groups with their locations posted. Don't miss this opportunity to let others know where your group will be operating on Field Day! SECTION MANAGER FIELD DAY TOUR. My wife and I plan to again hit the road and visit Field Day sites across the Kentucky Section. It was a wonderful experience last year to see how each group conducts Field Day in their own unique way! Check back on this site for more photos from Field Day! FIELD DAY BONUS POINTS. The Field Day rules packet offers a complete description of the bonus points available. If your group wants to score an easy 100 bonus points, then send either myself or the SEC an NTS-formatted message. The only requirment is that the message must leave the Field Day site by Amateur Radio RF. Once it leaves the site, it can then be forwarded in any mannger -- e-mail, telephone, or via one of the state nets, the KEN (3972.5 kHz, Monday @ 7:30 p.m. EDT), the KYN (3535 kHz daily at 8:30 p.m. EDT) and the KSN (3535 kHz nightly at 10 p.m. EDT). The Field Day rules require the message to contain specific information. The Field Day rules packet has complete details and examples of NTS format messages. HUGH MORRIS, WB4GLG, SK. Bob Stephens, WA4CMO, communications supervisor for the KY Dept of Military Affairs, reports that Hugh Morris, WB4GLG, became a Silent Key at the age of 94 on June 1, 2009. Morris was a longtime Frankfort bureau chief for The Courier-Journal and was a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Capital Amateur Radio Society in Frankort. Morris left the C-J in 1969, and worked for 10 years for the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. ERNIE MILLER, W9UQI, SK. Ernie Miller, W9UQI, of Corydon, Ind., became a Silent Key on June 7, 2009. Ernie is the brother of Joe Miller, K4DZM, of Lexington. A licensed Amateur Radio operator for 25 years, Ernie was a regular on 3960 kHz morning and evenings, and had many friends across the Kentucky Section. CALL TO ACTION: SUPPORT H.R. 2160. John Meyers, NB4K, Great Lakes Division Legislative Action Chair, is asking all Kentucky Amateurs to write their congressman to request support for H.R. 2160, The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009. If enacted, the bill would be a first step toward providing Amateur Radio operators some sort of protection from overly restrictive deeds and covenant. The bill does not automatically extend PRB-1 to include these "CC&R's," but its an important move in that direction. Amateurs are asked to e-mail or snail mail their Congressman to urge their support for H.R. 2160. Sample letters are available on the ARRL Web site. For more information, visit this story about H.R. 2160. U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (2nd-KY) is already a cosponsor of the legislation. If we all do our part, we can help convince Kentucky legislators this is a worthwhile bill that needs their support. HAMFEST REPORT. The Little Sandy Amateur Radio Club's first hamfest was Saturday, June 6th, and featured a good crowd and beautiful weather. The event had a location that was just off I-64, making it simple for even someone without a working GPS (like yours truly) to find. Congratuations to the Little Sandy club for a successful first time out, and I expect we'll see it grow in the future. Interested in having a hamfest? The ARRL has a planning guide to help you! WELCOME NEWLY AFFILIATED CLUBS! The Anderson County Radio Club, the Little Sandy Amateur Radio Club and the Wilderness Outback DX Crew are the latest Kentucky radio clubs to earn ARRL affiliation! Over the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of meeting with members of all of these clubs, and it is gratifying to have them as part of the ARRL family. If your club is not yet affiliated, contact the Section Manager for more information. It's a great way to promote your club and help strengthen Amateur Radio nationwide. CLUB AFFILIATION REMINDER. Attention all ARRL-affiliated radio clubs! Keep your affiliation current by updating your club records on the ARRL web site at least once every two years. Club affiliation doesn't expire, however if club records are not periodically updated your club listing will be moved to inactive status, and your club listing won't show up when someone conducts a search for Kentucky radio clubs. If your club has earned Special Service Club (SSC) status, that too must be renewed every two years. For questions about club affiliation, contact the SM or Affiliated Club Coordinator Jeanie Dalton, KB8QLC. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION: VOLUNTEER! The Kentucky Section is packed with talented and creative Amateurs whose skills are needed across the Commonwealth. Are you active in ARES? Does your county have an Emergency Coordinator? If not, would you like to serve in that capacity? Do you have an interest in giving back to our communities as a volunteer? Contact your county EC, District Emergency Coordinator or SEC Jim McDonnell, W2LTB for information on being a communications volunteer. ACTIVITY REPORTS. Station Activity, Public Service or net reports are due to me by the 9th of each month. Your help in meeting this deadline is greatly appreciated in order that the KY Section web site is updated in a timely manner and the reports are submitted to ARRL HQ. The report forms on the KYHAM.NET web site are the easiest way for you to send in your reports. You may also send your reports directly to ky4z@arrl.org. |
| 2009 ARRL-Sanctioned Kentucky Hamfests |
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AUGUST 9, 2009 - The Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society Hamfest, Sunday, Aug. 9th, at the American Legion Post in Lawrenceburg. For more information contact hamfest chairperson Jeanie Dalton at kb8qlc@arrl.net. SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 - Greater Louisville Hamfest, Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, Ky. Info: e-mail GLHA08@LouisvilleHamfest.com or visit http://LouisvilleHamfest.com. SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 - Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society Hamfest, Madison County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Ky. Talk-in: 145.37 (PL 192.8). Info: Mike Rogers, KE4ISW, (859) 624-9156, or ke4isw@arrl.net, or visit http://www.qsl.net/ckars/hamfest/. OCTOBER 31, 2009 - Hazard Hamfest, National Guard Amory, 782 Dawahare Drive, Hazard. Flea market, ARRL Forum, VE exams. Talk-in: 146.67 (PL 103.5). Info: John Farler, K4AVX, k4avx@arrl.net or visit http://k4avx.net. PLANNING A HAMFEST? Get official ARRL sanction for your hamfest and receive special benefits such as free prizes, handouts, and other support. The League's web site has a handy hamfest planner, as well as the rules for ARRL-sanctioned events. It's easy to apply using the League's online form. For details visit the Hamfests & Convention web page, or contact ARRL HQ by e-mail (hamfests@arrl.org) or telephone, (860) 594-0262). |
| New Amateur Radio Licensees |
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of June 2, 2009 Linda L Maassen, KJ4MFP Scott L Morani, KJ4MFJ Michael R Pitt, KJ4MBH Michelle L Parker, KJ4MBG Marshall P Brown, KJ4MKU Matthew J Centner, KJ4MDQ Alex C Benken, KJ4MDR Anthony J Kramer, KJ4MDP Katelin A Stern, KJ4MDO Jeania Young, KJ4MBF |
Donald E Jacobs, KJ4LWK Heather R Coleman, KJ4LVZ Stacy L Coleman, KJ4LVX Joe W Compton, KJ4LVY John A Piper, KJ4LVS Michael J Griffiths, KJ4LTC Donald F Carver, KJ4LVP Mike A Richardson, KJ4MFN Andrew C Chiles, KJ4LVQ Aaron M Brown, KJ4MJU Derek B Hammers, KJ4LVR |
| Amateur License Upgrades/New ARRL Members (as of June 2, 2009) |
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Congratulations to these Kentucky Amateurs on successful upgrades: Terry W Coulter, KJ4IZL; Gary T Sims, KJ4KKO; Jonathan E Martin, KI4UJO; Robert W Krausen, KJ4JFT; John M Brooks, KJ4LHU; Glenn D Phillips, N4VAY; Randall S Cooper, KD4UBE; Herbert M Kelly, KJ4FVY; William P Lewis, KG4VPM; Ernie D Davis, KJ4KNL; Gary J Mullins, KI4EGC; Robert J Epps, KJ4FBQ; Kenneth R Neuhausel, KF4BEB; Ralph R Boone, KD4BO. Hello to these new/returning Kentucky ARRL members: James M Hourigan, KJ4LIR; Jerry E Au, N8HFE; Geoffrey K Noles, AE4RV; Linda L Maassen, KJ4MFP; Terry W Coulter, KJ4IZL; Gary T Sims, KJ4KKO; Samuel S Osborne, KI4BLF; Robert W Krausen, KJ4JFT; William M Cappelletti, KR4ZK; James M Prather, WB4PBK; Dorsey D Kirkpatrick, N4ED; Arvin F Abner, KG4DRW; Eric G Lenhart, WB4HFR; Douglas S House, KF4REN; Thomas B Stephens, KF4CRY; Brian G Jett, NN4P; Robert L Stephens, WA4CMO; John M Jones, KC5MDB; Dan P Richey, KM4TS; Gregory T Lamb, W4TSA; Wesley S Conn, W4BSN; Freddie L Nichols, KC4ENA; Edwin L Parham, WG4N; John D Lay, KG4LVA; Archie L Crawford, KB4AJZ; Kenneth R Neuhausel, KF4BEB; Robert O Darling, KA4YBL; Joseph A Mccaslin, KJ4LPR; James T Englebright, KE4UWH; Leta G Blackburn, KJ4HFS; Wayne A Morrow, KI4YLD. |
| Kentucky Net Schedules |
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KEN - The Kentucky Emergency Net is held every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, 6:30 p.m. Central time on 3972.5 kHz. The purpose of this net is training for emergency and is an ARRL sponsored net. Net manager is Kentucky SEC Jim McDonnell, W2LTB. KYN - The Kentucky CW Net at 8:30 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz and runs at about 15 WPM. John Farler, K4AVX, is net manager. KSN - The Kentucky Slow CW Net meets at 10 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz. Glenn Foley, KO4OL, is net manager, which specializes in training CW traffic handlers and has several sets of training messages available. Speed for this training net is 5-10 WPM everyone is welcome. Let the NCS know if you would like training. |
| NET NAME | SESSIONS | TRAFFIC | CHECK INS | NET MANAGER |
| KYN | 30 | 27 | 212 | K4AVX |
| KSN | 31 | 23 | 179 | KO4OL |
| WTEN | 4 | 0 | 43 | KO4OL |
| KD7ARET | 4 | 0 | 48 | KG4HMN |
| NKARC | 4 | 0 | 32 | N4IJS |
| MSUARC | 4 | 0 | 41 | WX4MET |
| MADARES | 4 | 1 | 31 | KO4OL |
| Hardin Co. ARES | 4 | 0 | 56 | AF4EB |
| KO4OL 132 | W2LTB 504 | W4SOU 171 | WD8JAW 126.5 |
Station Activity Reports - May
| KO4OL 53 | K4AVX 22 | K4TXJ 2 | KY4Z 5 | WB4ZDU 15 |
| Section Emergency Coordinator's Report: May 2009 |
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1) Section: Kentucky Please Note: Item 12 below, is total of the three items above. 12) Total Number of ARES/RACES Events This Month: 76 Total Man Hours: 1400 Reporting stations: KD4PWL, KY4Z, W2LTB, KI4PSW, KI4YIB, K4TXJ, W8WN, KF4MGU, W4SOU, KG4HEV _______________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to the following individuals who have passed the Kentucky Online ARES course! KJ4FYR, K4RYN, KI4KAK, NU2W, KC9BDM, KD4GCY, KC2NXZ, W2HWW, K9GWL ________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: Reminder: All ARRL ARES Appointees are required to have current ARRL membership. ARES appointees (OES, EC, DECs) need to file a monthly report so we can track activities. Minimum required ARES Training: KYARES Online Tests, FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. Recommended training for ARRL Field Station Appointees: ARRL EMCOMM Levels I and II. District 1: District 2: District 3: District 4: District 5: District 6: District 7: District 8: District 9: District 10: District 11: District 12: District 13: District 14: ________________________________________________________________________________________ PSHR: W2LTB 504 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: The reporting section of KYHAM is functional. Please submit all monthly reports there. EC reports will go to their respective DECs for totaling. Areas with no DEC will still come to me. This will make reporting and accountability more streamlined. http://www.kyham.net/emcomm/reports.html. Reports are due to your respective DECs by the 5th of the month. DECs need to have their reports to me by the 10th of the month. Please fill out the reports completely so they do not get returned for correction. Please do not "test" the online system. __________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Silent Keys, May 2009 |
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