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ALERT: Fri, June 19, 2009; 6:41 PM ET UPDATE 6-19-2009 --- Mike, K5MGR, just notified me that Mayor Martin Chavez of Albuquerque has also issued a Proclamation and you can request a copy from Mike or me. FIELD DAY --- Our PIC Mike Langner, K5MGR, has come through for us again. We now have a Proclamation from the Governor proclaiming June 21 - 27, 2009 as "Amateur Radio Week". For a scanned copy to use in your local area contact Mike at mlangner@swcp.com or me at w5fha@arrl.org. Also for those of you who will be contesting during Field Day and want the 100 bonus points for contacting the SM I will accept National Traffic System (NTS) style messages Saturday evening (June 27) during the NM Roadrunner Traffic Net (0100 UTC) 7 PM local on 3.939 MHz and during the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Net on the Megalink at (0200 UTC) 8 PM local. I will use the form from ARRL found at http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/RADIOGRM.pdf. Don - W5FHA |
News last updated: Fri, June 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM ET
New Mexico Section News for May, 2009
*The ARRL has asked all members to support HR 2160 "The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009." This bill was introduced by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tx). You can get more info at <http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgibin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h2160ih.txt.pdf>. The League is asking all members to write to their representatives in support of this bill. You can find a sample letter for League members to personalize and send to your Congressional representative at
<http://www.arrl.org/news/files/DearMemberOfCongressHR2160.doc>.
You can find the name and address for your member of Congress on the ARRL Members Only Web page
<http://www.arrl.org/members-only/>.
Once it has been personalized, ARRL members should send their letter to Chwat & Co using one of three methods:
* As a signed attachment to an e-mail <arrl@chwatco.com>
* As a signed fax to 703-684-7594
* As a regular letter to John Chwat, Chwat & Co, 625 Slaters Ln, Suite 103, Alexandria, VA 22314
The reason for sending your letter to Chwat & Co is they are our representatives in Washington and they will hand deliver all the letters from each state directly to the representative.
While this bill does not affect any laws now it authorizes a study about the contribution of Amateur Radio for community emergency assistance. It is the first step in overcoming many of our antenna restrictions.
*On May 29-30 Pat and I attended the Rocky Mountain Convention, which was held in conjunction with the Colorado HamCon 2009 at Estes Park. They had an amazing 499 in attendance. Next year the convention will be held in Casper Wyoming and the following year we will host the convention here in New Mexico. The HamCon was packed with lots of technical forums, demonstrations, W1AW/0 get- on- the- air stations and lots more. It was a great opportunity for all four Section Managers to meet and discuss activities.
*ARRL is currently reviewing the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications program. The League is looking at the requirements that the Department of Homeland Security is putting in place for approved courses. The League willrevise the Level 3 course to become a new Advanced Emergency Communications course, which will replace both the current Level 2 and Level 3 courses. Plans are to release the new course in the last quarter of 2009. Students who have taken the Level 2 course will need to have the new Advanced course to complete the current Amateur Radio Emergency Communications training program. Those who have completed the Level 1 course may progress directly to the Advanced course when available. For the time being, the Basic Level 1 course will continue to be offered in its current format The training program mandate is to provide the training ham radio communicators need to be prepared to serve their communities in time of communications emergencies.
*If contesting is your interest use the WA7BNM Contest Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.
*For a Special Event station check out the ARRL Special Event Station Web page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html>.
* ARRL Continuing Education Courses are available to the membership. Many different subjects are available. For registration information go to the CCE Course Listing page <http://www.arrl.org/cep/student> or contact the Continuing Education Program Coordinator <cce@arrl.org>.
*The May 30th Kids Roundup Contest station in Bosque Farms, New Mexico: 35 kids attended; 27 kids got on the air & make contacts; three kidshelped as control operators; 18 Cub and Girl Scouts earned badges; 37 adults signed in; 10 adults (included in the 37)helped with the event; 4 rigs running, made contacts on HF, IRLP and via repeaters. 6-meters died just as the first kid called CQ on that band. The event was managed by Phil, KE5LZX, the Rocky Mountain ARRL Division's Young Ham of the Year. This group took first place last year in the multiple operator category. We will see how they faired later when the results are posted. Many thanks to Ralph, NM5RC for the report and his efforts. This is what we need to get young people interested in Amateur Radio.
*Another reminder about the 220 band in Albuquerque. The "220 MHz Rag Chewers Net", which is hosted on 224.480 MHz OPEN repeater, gets together every Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM local time (MST). Its purpose is to promote the use of the 220 MHz band and to just have a lot of fun. For those who don't have 220 gearor areout of range of the repeater, you can still join the net by using the IRLP system and connect to IRLP New Mexico Reflector 9221. We need to show that this band is important to us by using it. Thanks to Jerry Aceto, K6LIE, for providing and maintaining this repeater.
*Another reminder about QSL Net. As a licensed ham you are entitled to have a free ham Web page there. For example, if your call sign is N5BL, you can get http://www.qsl.net/n5bl as your QSL Net Web page. See http://www.qsl.net . Thanks to Fred Atkinson, WB4AEJ with the Mesilla Valley ARC for this info.
*The Field Day Station Locator Service is an interactive map that helps you find a Field Day <http://www.arrl.org/fieldday> site nearby. This is free to clubs or individuals who will be operating public Field Day stations. Go to the Field Day Station Locator Web site and follow the instructions <http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php>. ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in Amateur Radio. On June 27-28, join tens of thousands of Amateur Radio operators as they gather for a public demonstration of our Service.
* Field Day Packets are available on the ARRL Field Day Web site <www.arrl.org/fieldday>.
***Field Day is our opportunity to show the public what we do! While it is fun to head for the hills and have a great fun weekend remember that we get this opportunity only once a year so find a great public place to set up and plan on talking up our hobby and the contributions we make to the community.
*The Tall Pines endurance horse race was held on Friday and Saturday May 1st and 2nd. They used the K5GAR repeater in support of that event. Thanks to Tim O'Donnell, N5TJO.
*ESCAPE 2009 was held on May 1,2,3 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Thanks to Joe Oski, KI5FJ , Treasurer Mesilla Valley RC
*The "Tour of the Gila" bike race started on Saturday May 2. This event took place in Silver City. Hams from Grant and Luna Counties assisted with local law enforcement providing communications for this event. This is an annual event
*Albuquerque Run for the Zoo was on May 3, coordinated by Fred Ream, N5CJC.
*The Santa Fe Century bike race took place on May 17
Upcoming events:
*Ed Ricco, N5LI, our fearless community activities organizer, still could use some help with upcoming events. Contact Ed Ricco, N5LI, n5li@arrl.net , or edward.ricco@gmail.com (505) 247-4866
***June 6, 2009 - Albuquerque Century. This is a 100-mile bike tour that will start and end at the Embassy Suites Hotel near I-25 and Lomas and will follow a wide loop around the city, going north as far as Bernalillo. There will be shorter routes included in the ride. This list entry will be updated as further details become available. See www.abqcentury.com. We will need portable or mobile stations to be positioned at rest stops and mobile stations to cruise the course and keep an eye on the riders.
***August 2, 2009 - La Luz Trail Run. Jay Miller, W5WHN, and Rees Bevan, WB5DEJ are coordinating this event. Amateurs provide communications support for this annual race up La Luz Trail from positions in the starting area, at the finish, and from points along the course. Persons interested in volunteering or in obtaining additional information about the event may contact Jay or Rees or are welcome to contact me and I will put potential volunteers in touch with Jay and Rees.
***August 22-23, 2009 - MS150 Bike Tour. This is a two-day, 150-mile bicycle ride to raise funds to fight multiple sclerosis. The event organizers count on radio amateurs for essential communications support. Tentative plans are for two loop rides starting and ending in Pojoaque. The first day route will run through Abiquiu, El Rito, and Ojo Caliente, and the second day route will run through Alcalde, Embudo, Ojo Sarco, and Chimayo. We will need volunteers for one or both days to operate mobile along course segments with the riders, to accompany tour officials and supply trucks or medical personnel, and to operate from rest stops.
***September 6, 2009 - New Mexico Marathon. This is a one-way, 26-mile run from approximately Tramway and I-40 along Tramway west and south and eventually winding its way to Tiguex Park near Old Town. There are half marathon and 5K runs associated with the race as well. We will need stations at mileposts along the route and probably shadowing some race officials. The communications plan likely will include a need for several bicycle mobile stations. Go to www.newmexicomarathon.org (to be updated for 2009) for more information. Dick Powell, AD5CS, will coordinate this event.
***October 18, 2009 - Duke City Marathon. Albuquerque area amateurs have supported this event for more that 20 years. We will need a substantial number of volunteers to cover rest stops along the course or to shadow race officials. Further information is pending at www.dukecitymarathon.com (to be updated for 2009).
*The Lone Star DX Association invites all 5th district DXers to meet at 2009 W5DXCC. W5DXCC is held in conjunction with Ham-Com on June 12 and 13 in Plano, Texas. For more information contactDave Jaksa, W0VX, President, Lone Star DX Association at dxer.org.
* Darryl Clutter, NX5W, has provided me with his testing schedule for the coming year:
Saturday, July 18th, 2009, 900 until 1200 (ARRL)
Saturday, September 19th, 2009, 0900 until 1200 (N5YI)
Saturday, November 21st, 2009, 0900 until 1200 (N5YI)
All testing will be in the "computer lab" at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth St SE, Albuquerque, NM
The Net Counts for May are:
NET NAME CONTACTS QSTs
NM Roadrunner Traffic Net: 1128 /72
NM Breakfast Club Net: 1200 /116
Four Corners Net: 422 /52
Rusty's Raiders Net: 607 /64
Valencia County. ARA Net: 55 /15
High Desert ARC Net: 55 /6
Caravan Club Net: 76 /7
220 Ragchewers Net: 49 /4
Two Meter SSB Net: 43 /5
SCAT Net: 763 /111
Yucca Net: 818 /45
(Many thanks to Don Grab, K5BIS, for keeping track of all the nets and reporting each month.)
For a listing of all nets in New Mexico, please go to http://www.swcp.com/~n5zgt/abqham.htm#nets.
Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, who is our Rocky Mountain Division Director, provides this list. Thanks again Brian.
ARRL Silent Key Report, April 2009
Name, Call, and Address of Silent Key:
FIGGINS, W DEAN, WA7EPU (Extra)
LAS CRUCES, NM 88012
Reported by: Cash Olsen, KD5SSJ - Ernest Santuchi, KB9CDJ - Jack Lemons, N5PK and Don Grab, K5BIS
Name, Call, and Address of Silent Key:
HILGEMAN, Jerry R, K5FEZ (Technician)
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Reported by Larry Moore, WA5UNO & Don Grab, K5BIS
Obituary in the Alamogordo Daily News
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Don - W5FHA
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