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ARDF at Lake Carneros, February 8
by Marvin Johnston 05 Feb '03

05 Feb '03

Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta, CA will be the site of southern California's next international-style on-foot foxhunt on Saturday, February 8. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment is not required. All ages are welcome, but small children should be accompanied by an adult on the course. This event is being hosted by Scott Moore KF6IKO, assisted by Marvin Johnston KE6HTS. There will be five fox transmitters on 146.565 MHz FM with international-rules timing, plus one or more two-meter transmitters for beginners. An optional 80-meter transmitter may also be hidden. Gathering time is 12 noon with a two-meter test transmitter on the air. The main 5-fox hunt starts at 12:30 PM. Color orienteering maps of the area will be available. Bring any 2-meter and 80-meter RDF "sniffing" gear you have. If you don't have any, just bring your handi-talkie or scanner. If you don't have that, come anyway. A limited number of RDF sets will be available for loan. Also be sure to bring anything you'll need while going after those radio foxes, such as munchies, bottled water and sunscreen. Bring your own compass, protractor and pencil if you plan to use them for map marking. Make sure that all batteries are fresh. Starting point is the Stow House Parking Lot just off of Los Carneros Road.

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A happier memory
by Jay Hennigan 03 Feb '03

03 Feb '03

http://www.west.net/~jay/shuttle.mp3 -- Jay Hennigan - CCIE #7880 - Network Administration - jay(a)west.net NetLojix Communications, Inc. - http://www.netlojix.com/ WestNet: Connecting you to the planet. 805 884-6323

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2Meter Home base station
by Paul Cronshaw, D.C. 03 Feb '03

03 Feb '03

What is a good rig for a dual or triband base station to put on my desk at home so I can keep in touch with family from the back country? Paul Cronshaw DC KF6TRT

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February Key-Klix Deadline
by Dennis H. Morales 03 Feb '03

03 Feb '03

Hi Folks - It is that time of the month again! Tomorrow Feb 3rd is the deadline for articles, information, reports, etc for the February Key-Klix. Anyone have pictures from the January General meeting? Please send me some - maybe it will make the February cover! Thanks for your help. 73 de Denny AD6EZ<><

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October SBARC Meeting - April Moell, WA6OPS
by Marvin Johnston 23 Jan '03

23 Jan '03

Looking ahead, April has agreed to speak at our October SBARC Club meeting. And it is really appropriate to see this in the ARRL SW Division Update!!!

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ARRL Nominations Reminder
by Marvin Johnston 21 Jan '03

21 Jan '03

ARRL Instructor and Recruiter of the Year Awards ARRL Herb S. Brier Instructor of the Year is presented to a volunteer ham radio instructor. ARRL Professional Instructor of the Year is presented to a paid, non-state licensed, instructor. ARRL Professional Educator of the Year presented to a professional teacher within a school system. ARRL Excellence in Recruiting Award presented to a ham that exemplifies outstanding recruiting enthusiasm and technique through demonstrations, H/R community service, etc. The winner of these awards will receive a $100 Gift Certificate from ARRL and an engraved plaque. Complete information and nomination forms are available at http://www.arrl.org/ead/award/ . Completed forms must be sent to your Section Manager before January 31. ****************************************************************************** The Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award is given to the licensed radio amateur under 21. Please make your Section Manager aware of young hams who have distinguished themselves through their ham radio activities. Formal nominations from Section Managers must be received at Headquarters by March 31. For more information visit http://www.arrl.org/field/awards/hpm.html ARRL International Humanitarian Award is presented to any licensed radio amateur world-wide, or group of amateurs who, by use of his or their skills of Amateur Radio, have provided extraordinary service for the benefit of others in times of crisis or disaster, is qualified to receive the award. Age of individual or group nominee is not a factor. Nominations for this award will be accepted from a licensed radio amateur, governmental or any other organization which has received the benefits of the radio amateurs extraordinary service. All nominations and supporting materials must be submitted in writing in English to "ARRL International Humanitarian Award, 225 Main Street, Newington, Connecticut 06111 USA," in sufficient time that they are received by December 31. For more information on these awards contact Jean Wolfgang, WB3IOS, jwolfgang(a)arrl.org . Margie Bourgoin, KB1DCO ARRL Club & Educational Correspondent Phone: 860-594-0267 FAX: 860-594-0259 e-mail: mbourgoin(a)arrl.org ************************** Do you have a super hint for teaching Amateur Radio to others? Please share with other Instructors/Teachers on our Interactive Newsletters http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/instructor/ or http://www.arrl.org/FandES/newsletters/ARIC/ Margie Bourgoin, KB1DCO ARRL Club & Educational Correspondent Phone: 860-594-0267 FAX: 860-594-0259 e-mail: mbourgoin(a)arrl.org **************************

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Dr. George Austin, NS6M, SK
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 20 Jan '03

20 Jan '03

As reported in the Santa Barbara News-Press on 6 December 2002, Dr. George Austin, NS6M, passed away on Thanksgiving morning. Further details of his life can be found on the News-Press website at the following location: http://www.newspress.com/obits/12-6-2002obits.htm A memorial service and recital will be held at 2 PM on January 25, 2003, at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army. ..._._

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NEW LEAGUE BROCHURE TARGETS KIDS
by Marvin Johnston 18 Jan '03

18 Jan '03

*************** The ARRL Letter Vol. 22, No. 03 January 17, 2003 *************** ==>NEW LEAGUE BROCHURE TARGETS KIDS A colorful, new, kid-tested ham radio brochure is available from ARRL Headquarters. "Leap into Amateur Radio" aims at an elementary school audience and introduces youngsters to the hobby. "Amateur Radio is an exciting hobby that lets you meet new people of all ages--and have a great time!" the full-color, tri-fold flier emphasizes. "Getting started is easy!" Field and Educational Support Team Leader Mary Lau, N1VH, headed the team that produced the flier. She cited two objectives in its design. "There was a desire to specifically target 8 to 11 year olds," she said, "as well as the need to supply a youth-oriented handout to replace the Archie's Ham Radio Adventure comic book that is no longer published." The brochure is comprised of colorful graphics, photos of kids operating and several boxes of basic text explaining what Amateur Radio is and does. There's also space on the back for local clubs or organizations to affix their contact information, so that children and their families can get more information about the hobby. The back panel also includes a blurb about ARRL and gives its e-mail address. On the "What is Amateur Radio" page right inside the tri-fold brochure is a brief explanation of what Amateur Radio is. "Anyone can be a ham--no matter what age, sex or physical ability," the flier points out. Accompanying the text are photos of youngsters--a boy and a girl--on the air. Fully open, the flier presents four capsules of information about Amateur Radio: * How ham radio and wireless technologies fit into lives that include cell phones and the Internet. * The several modes hams use to communicate with each other--including voice, computer, and even telegraph key. * The various types of operating activities available--including public service and the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program. * How simple it is to get started in Amateur Radio and whom to contact. Assisting the in the project were ARRL Educational Program Coordinator Jean Wolfgang, WB3IOS; Educational Correspondent Marjorie Bourgoin, KB1DCO, and Field and Educational Services Assistant Linda Mullally, KB1HSV. After assembling the material for the flier and putting together a prototype, Lau and her staff got the brochure into the hands of a number of area youngsters for some product testing. The children offered a few ideas to make the handout even more appealing, she said. Arizona-based graphic artist Cameo Hill did the final layout and design. "Leap into Amateur Radio" will become available in mid-February--free of charge and in limited quantities of up to 25 fliers--to any Amateur Radio operator or amateur club. Lau said the only cost will be for shipping. The brochure is now available as an Acrobat PDF file via the ARRL Web site <http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/materials/Leap-into-AR.pdf>. To order copies of the brochure, interested clubs or individuals should contact Linda Mullally, KB1HSV, lmullally(a)arrl.org; 860-594-0292.

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ARRL Southwestern Division Events
by Marvin Johnston 10 Jan '03

10 Jan '03

Here's an update on major events taking place in the ARRL Southwestern Division... Right Now: The 2003 ARRL Southwestern Division Convention website is "on the air". Check it out and download a registration form at: http://www.hamcon.org See you in Long Beach in September 2003! Right Now: The Sulphur Mountain Repeater Assn has re-affiliated with ARRL. Welcome aboard! Jan 11, 2003: The Thunderbird ARC Westfest will be held at the Glendale Community College in Phoenix, AZ. Points of contact are Steve, W1ADW, 623-521-1036 or Bruce, WB7SRC,623-486-8735. These folks run a clean show, no firearms, alcohol or drugs permitted. Jan 12, 2003: The Los Angeles Orienteering Club (LAOC) will sponsor a Southern California on-foot foxhunting event at Vermont Canyon, a part of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. A ham radio license and/or knowledge of radio equipment is not required. All ages are welcome, but small children should be accompanied by an adult on the course. Contact Marvin Johnston, KE6HTS, for more info: marvin(a)rain.org Check out the LAOC website at: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/6320/ Jan 25, 2003: The seventh annual SATERN Seminar will be held at the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps, 746 West 5th St, San Bernardino. The Seminar features topics of interest to everyone involved in public service, including Arizona fires response, ARRL Field Day skills, and personal emergency preparedness. Reservations preferred, but not required. Complimentary lunch provided. Contact Tony Stephen, KE6JZF at 909-628-2843 or ke6jzf(a)surfside.net or Jack Peterson, K6DMM at 909-989-4559 or k6dmm(a)aol.com Feb 2, 2003: For those of you who missed out on January registration for the ARRL Emergency Communications Level 1, EC-001, your next opportunity to sign up is on Sunday evening, Feb 2, 2003 at 9:01PM PST (2101 PST) or 10:01 MST (2201 MST). The January course filled up faster than expected, so please be there at the opening gun!!! Long Term ARRL Member? If you've been an ARRL member continuously for 25, 40, 50, 60 or 70 years, you're eligible for a long term member recognition award from ARRL headquarters. To find out if you qualify, contact Eileen Sapko at Headquarters: 860-594-0288 or esapko(a)arrl.org Presentation of your award at your favorite club meeting can be arranged. That's it for this edition folks. Wishing you all the best in 2003! 73, Art, W6XD Tuck, NZ6T Director Vice Director w6xd(a)arrl.org nz6t(a)arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL Southwestern Division Director: Art Goddard, W6XD w6xd(a)arrl.org

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Yaesu HT Batteries
by Dennis H. Morales 08 Jan '03

08 Jan '03

Thanks to all of you folks that responded to my questions regarding my FT-50RD batteries. A lot of you suggested that the 4-cell rechargeable battery pack (FBA-15) was a good way to go for the 'casual' HT user. Well, that is just what I am - a casual user. So that is the way I am going. Thanks again! 73 de Denny AD6EZ<><

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