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Oklahoma Section Report March 25, 2007
Topics
Green Country Hamfest 2007; McCurtain County ARC League Affiliation; Elk City Hamfest 2007; Traffic Report By KK5GY; Silent Key-KE5UL; Oklahoma Centennial Celebration sponsored by OK DX Asssociation; Balloon launches in full spirit and accomplishment; Upcoming Events.
Green Country Hamfest-Oklahoma State Convention 2007 March 16-17
Indeed what a wonderful event was the time in Claremore. Special thanks to all who contributed many hours of time, blood and perhaps tears to make the event so successful. As stated before, most of us get to enjoy the fruits of labor of the GCHF committee and others. Just good folk having a great time while enjoying Amateur Radio.
Plenty of good vendors to display, show and of course sell all those special goodies. These dealers are as important to our events as they are to being friends. Sure appreciate all who came by the ARRL and ARES booths. The sight, sound and color of the American Radio Relay League was in abundance as was levity. Yes, we enjoy Amateur Radio in Oklahoma and even more so in our centennial year!
It was great to have Coy-N5OK West Gulf Division Director and David-K5RAV West Gulf Division Vice-Director in attendance. Each discussed challenges facing Amateur Radio and suggestions to foster better presence in our Section to decision makers as to legislation and public policy. Certainly appreciate the support provided by Section leaders to connect with hamfest attendees and to improve visibility of the National Association of Amateur Radio at GCHF.
McCurtain County ARC League Affiliation visit March 10, 2007
Southeastern Oklahoma was its usual splendor on the second Saturday in March. The club was presented its ARRL club affiliation and was most hospitable. Great club turnout for the event...but the bountiful breakfast serving likely was a good draw. A tip of the hat to Gary-K5OLO, Club President, and Harold-K5HLB for the effort, communication and coordination which resulted in the affiliation and public service to their community. Recognition to Joe-KB5BQG of Durant who drove over to the gathering to be a part of the event and to encourage ARES activity. KB5BQG is zone ARES coordinator for SE Oklahoma and is an Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator (ASEC).
Elk City Hamfest March 3, 2007 Super time in western Oklahoma on a cold windy Saturday but with warmth of great Amateur Radio operators relishing gathering for the ARRL sanctioned event. Sure enjoyed meeting up with a great number of attendees from Woodward, Elk City, Altus and points between and beyond. Sure want to note Earl-N5NEB and a cadre of support who keep the candle lit for us. We look forward to the 2008 version of the Elk City Hamfest as Earl has applied for League sanction and know it will be a good one, as well, in 08.
Oklahoma Section February Traffic Report by Arlyn-KK5GY
February 2006 Traffic
Sessions 173 Stations 2099 Traffic 1084
Public Service Honor Roll KK5GY W5CU WA5OUV
Station Activity Report KI5LQ, WA5OUV, WB5NKC, WB5NKD, KK5GY and W5CU
KE5UL SK Appreciation to Cathy-KE5AGO for advising of the passing of Billy Fred Lund-KE5UL who died on March 12, 2007. Mr. Lund was an Oklahoma Section Communications Manager (now termed SM) and was President of the Tulsa Amateur Radio Club and a Volunteer Examiner. Our sympathies to family and friends.
Centennial Fun by Oklahoma DX Association Wonderful QSO party held on the weekend of March 10 honoring Oklahoma centennial as we became a state in 1907. Sure sounds like the bands were hopping while putting Oklahoma on the bands in a large way. Kudos to the OK DXA for putting together an enjoyable and emergency preparatory event.
Balloon Launches Deluxe Most enjoyable launched balloon activity all about the Oklahoma Section! Most every area of our great state is influenced by the fun and purposefulness of Amateur Radio aboard balloons. It has been mentioned that when this activity gets in your blood you are never the same. At least that is the word from Harry-KC5TRB...sure enjoyed seeing him at GCHF.
Upcoming Events
March 31 Hanging Judge Hamfest, Ft. Smith, AR http://www.hangingjudgehamfest.com/
April 29 Oklahoma City Marathon Contact person is Tom Webb with email of: tmwebb@cox.net www.okcmarathon.com
July 20-21 OK Section Convention, Oklahoma City www.hamholiday.org
Know of God's blessings...Matthew 18:20
73, John Thomason-WB5SYT
International Space Station Rendezvous with Dale Public Schools, Dale, Oklahoma (February 7, 2006, 8:56 a.m.)
Successful ARISS in Oklahoma Section!
February 7, 2006
by John Thomason-WB5SYT
Oklahoma Section Manager
The ISS was on cue as was the science students from Dale Public Schools!
A very successful Amateur Radio demonstration was completed this morning. The 9th grade science students were able to have good dialogue with the ISS and clearly displayed the magic of Amateur Radio and how it plays into science and technology.
The Amateur Radio effort was orchestrated by Ron Cochrane-KD5GEZ. Principal Harold Jones was elated with the Amateur Radio accomplishment and feels it was a highly positive experience for this school.
The Dale School, which is near Oklahoma City, held a school wide assembly for all students and faculty and included many parents. The assembly was buzzing with excitement when the call for NA1SS was successfully answered.
Thanks to Keith Pugh-W5IU ARISS mentor for his support and presence. Also in attendance were Coy-N5OK, West Gulf Division Director, John Thomason-WB5SYT Oklahoma Section Manager and Joe Lynch-N6CL Past Oklahoma Section Manager. Several electronic and printed media representatives were a part of the event.
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