MAY 2012 MISSOURI SECTION NEWS

                                    DALE BAGLEY, K0KY MO SM

          Jim Harrell, N0OSV, the Missouri Section Official Observer Coordinator is stepping down from that position.  Jim has been the OOC for about 10 years and he has always done an outstanding job and his knowledge and dedication is to be commended.  The OO position and OOC are some of the most difficult because of the requirements needed to get the appointment and because of the dependency on the FCC to make the necessary enforcement efforts to deal with the violations of Federal Communication Commission rules.  I know everyone joins me in thanking Jim Harrell, N0OSV for his many years of work as an OO and as the OOC for the Missouri Section and for the outstanding skill he demonstrated when dealing with OO issues.

          Southwest MO Public information officer, Rod Kittleman, K0ADI, reports that the Amateur Radio special event marking the 100th Year Titanic Disaster Anniversary in Branson, MO was very successful.  “From Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15 , 2012  over 825 contacts were made worldwide using CW , VOICE,  IRLP, and satellite. Today’s social media was utilized to keep everyone updated around the world on Twitter and Facebook.  The website www.wzeros.com provided even more information and has been the main contact point over the last 5 years.
Event coordinators Rod Kittleman, K0ADI and Rich Vogt, KB9YZE report
the very first contact was made with a station in the homeland of Jack Phillips one of the Titanic radio operators 100 years ago. A great turnout of operators from clubs in Jefferson City, MO. St  Joseph ,MO and Springfield, MO. plus attendees from the QRP convention operated as well. FOX network was there on Saturday morning and did a live national feed from the Titanic museum in Branson.   Rich Vogt says "They kept coming into our "ham tent" to check our radar for severe weather. The satellite truck driver was a fellow ham radio operator”. Rod and Rich "the Titanichams") would like to thank all  that made contact with them over the last five years it was the best year to say.....bon voyage.”

                             THE APRIL 2012 HAMFEST REPORT

      The Ozark Amateur Radio Society Hamfest in Aurora, MO was a great opportunity to browse the flea market and share in the excitement of Amateur Radio.  The new venue was excellent, but a series of severe storms made getting to the Hamfest difficult. The OARS group is looking forward to an even bigger and better Hamfest in 2013.

      The Eastern Ozark Amateur Radio Club Hamfest was also located at a new site and there is plenty of room to grow at the Bismarck High School facility.  The Bismarck High students provided the food for breakfast and lunch to earn money for an upcoming trip to Scotland.

        The Ararat Shrine Hambash seems to be getting bigger and better every year.  Great forums, Volunteer Exams, many commercial vendors, a large number of flea market tables and lots of Hams in attendance make this a Hamfest that you shouldn’t miss.  Congratulations to the Ararat Shrine ARC and their leadership for a job well done. I know that everyone is looking forward to the 2013 version of the Ararat Shrine Hambash.  

            AFFILIATED CLUB NEWS   KEITH HAYE, WE0G, ACC

    Please send club news to we0g@arrl.net or k0ky@arrl.org Thanks

     The Community Service Radio Club (W0CSR) is hosting a communications and amateur radio program for the Wellsville Cub Scouts on May 19, 2012. The program is being coordinated by Dick Thompson, K2HT of Wellsville, MO. The ARRL is provided handouts that will be suitable for the Cub Scouts. The CSRC is planning to operate a SSB 40/20 Meter station and a 2 meter station where the scouts can talk on the radio.  The Scouts will learn about CW, Logging, the phonetic alphabet, antenna and electrical safety.  This project should be a real hit with the next generation of Amateur Radio operators.
      Macon County ARC member Mike Morgan, KD0LIG, and fellow caver Bill Schaper, WB0MHU, set up a portable Amateur Radio station near Perryville, MO where they were doing cave exploration. They used a battery powered vintage-1978 Atlas 210X HF transceiver.  The antenna was a 146' end fed wire worked against ground.  They used a Unique Wire Products L-Network tuner and a MFJ-259 analyzer to set the tuner without QRM'ing the bands.  They made quite a few contacts on 40 and 80 meters.   

          The Northeast Missouri ARES group is currently conducting a license Training course for those interested in being part of the ARES program in that area.  Dave Krueger, AB0DK, is teaching the course and is making a DVD of the classes to help someone happen to miss the training to catch up.  Classes will be held on May 22 and 29 in Kirksville, MO.

          The Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club and the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service® is having a FREE cram course for the Amateur Operators Technician License exam on Saturday, June 16^th, and Sunday June 17^th.  These classes will be held at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Conference Room E, in Crystal City, Missouri. Classes will begin sharply at 8:30 am both days and we should be finished by 5:00 pm on Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday.  Testing will cost $15.00 and will follow the cram course at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon. To register contact William (Bill) Wallace, W0WHW, Jefferson County EC at 314-630-7796 or w0whw@arrl.net

                    SECTION ARES REPORT FOR APRIL 2012  

                        Kenneth Baremore, W0KRB, SEC

Total  # ARES Members   933    

Number of Drills, Testing, Etc. 190   

Number of Ham Hours 1,188.5  

Number of Public Service Events 12  

Number of Ham Hours 211  

Number of Emergency Operations 13  

Number of Ham hours Emer. Op. 187 

Total ARES Operations this month   215  

Total Ham Hours 1,586.5

8 out of 9 districts reporting

                For the latest updates in appointments and ARES activities please go to the Missouri ARES website. http://www.ares-mo.org/.

                SECTION TRAFFIC REPORTS APRIL 2012

                      LARRY WILSON, K0RWL STM

MO SECTION NET (MON) Sessions 36 QNI 104  QTC 19  Net Mgr.  K9ZTV

MO TRAFFIC NET  Sessions 30 QNI 1429 QTC 202 Net Mgr. K0RWL

MESN  Sessions  5  QNI 269 QTC 2  Net Mgr.  K0VET

Callaway Co CARL  Sessions  4  QNI 77 QTC 0  Net Mgr.  WB0HNK

Boone Co CMRA  Sessions  4 QNI 64 QTC 2  Net Mgr.  N0UBC

Boone Co ARES  Sessions  4  QNI 20 QTC 3  Net Mgr KC0YNS

Benton County Sessions 4 QNI 91   QTC  1  Net Mgr.  KC0FDF

Clinton Co NWMO ARES Sessions 4 QTC 51 QTC 1 NM KC0QLU

Howell County  Sessions  3  QNI 18   QTC 0   Net Mgr.  K0RWL

Current River ARC  Sessions 4  QNI 16  QTC 0 Net Mgr.  KN0D

Osage Co ARES   Sessions 5  QNI 34 QTC 4 Net Mgr. W0WFH

Jackson County Sessions  4 QNI 68   QTC 1  Net Mgr. K0UAA

CSRC Wellsville Sessions  4 QNI 28  QTC 0   Net Mgr. W0CSR

Macon Cnty ARES  Sessions  4   QNI 61  QTC 0 Net Mgr. K0KY

Rolla RRARS   Sessions  31  QNI 320   QTC  8  Net Mgr. KB9ZBO

NTSDCW Sessions  1  QNI 7  QTC 2486 Net Mgr. KB0OFD

WAARCI  Sessions 5 QNI 210 QTC  1  Net Mgr. KC0YEH

Texas County  Sessions 30 QNI 475  QTC 20  Net Mgr. N0TPE

St Francois Co ARES Sessions 4 QNI 23 QTC 0 Net Mgr, AC0RV

Mid-MO ARC Sessions  4 QNI 77   QTC  0 Net Mgr.  N0ZH

West Central MO Net Sessions 4  QNI 61  QTC 1 Net Mgr.  KD0CNC

KC ARES Digital Sessions 5  QNI 28  QTC  1 Net Mgr.  KD0EAV

Northland ARES Sessions 4 QNI 87  QTC  1 Net Mgr. K0KEX

Tri-County  ARC Sessions 4  QNI 41  QTC  0  Net Mgr.  N0AUY

District E ARES  Sessions 9  QNI 30   QTC 2 Net Mgr. N0RIC

WCMOFMSN  Sessions 4  QNI 60  QTC 10  Net Mgr. WE0G

Hannibal ARES Sessions 5 QNI 84  QTC 2  Net Mgr. KD0HHN

District A Health Care Sessions 1 QNI 29 QTC 1 Net Mgr. KC0YEH

Jackson Co ARES Dig. Sessions 4 QNI 38  QTC 4  Net Mgr. N0AJI

10th Region CW  Sessions 58  QNI  0   QTC 84 Net Mgr. W0SS

10th Region SSB  Sessions 19  QNI  0   QTC 134 Net Mgr. K0VTT

Totals      Sessions 307  QNI 3900  QTC 2990

10th Region Participation CW 73% K9ZTV, KC0M, W0SJS,

                                        AG0G, W0FCE, ND0N, Net Manager W0SS

10th Region Participation SSB 90%  KC0M, KB0OFD

                                                                         Net Mgr. K0VTT