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Upcoming ARDF Hunt
by Marvin Johnston 25 Oct '01

25 Oct '01

SBARC ARDF Hunt Saturday, November 10, 2001 The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club will be sponsoring another Southern California On-Foot ARDF hunt on November 10th, 2001. ARDF (Amateur Radio Direction Finding), also called Radio Orienteering, is a timed event where 5 transmitters are hidden and competitors use radio direction finding equipment to locate them. This free informal event will be held on Saturday, November 10th at Lake Los Carnaros Park in Goleta, CA. Bring your two-meter hand-held or scanner plus a portable beam, attenuator, and compass if you have them. A limited amount of RDF gear will be available for loan. An orienteering map at a scale of 5000:1 was just completed of the area and will be available for participants. Several people who competed at the 2001 US ARDF Championships are also expected to be attending including Sergei Zarubin of Ukraine, who won gold on the 80m competition and silver on the 2m competition in the M21 (prime) division. Practice transmitters will go on the air around 11:00 with the main 2M transmitter hunt starting at noon. There will also be at least one 80M transmitter on the air. A tri-tip BBQ will follow (reservations requested) at a cost of 3.50 per person. Talk-in will be on the K6TZ repeater; 146.79(-), pl 131.8. Location - This event will take place at Lake Los Carnaros and will start at the Stow House Parking Lot just off of Los Carnaros Road. From US 101 about 1 mile north of Goleta, take the Los Carnaros exit, head north about ¼ mile and turn right into the parking lot.There should be plenty of free parking. Transmitters - There will be five transmitters, each transmitting on 146.565 MHz in round robin style for 1 minute each. Each transmitter will be identified by an Orange/White Orienteering control flag. Course - Orienteering maps of the area will be available at a scale of 5000:1. The course itself will be between 2 miles and 3 miles and can easily be completed by walking in well under the 2 hour time limit. Transmitters will be at least 200 yards from each other. Classes - Beginner and Advanced. Teams will be allowed with the condition that only one DF unit be used per team and the people on the team stay together. For more information, contact Marvin Johnston, KE6HTS, at marvin(a)rain.org.

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FWD: Sales of Scanners, Radios Increase
by Paul Cronshaw, D.C. 16 Oct '01

16 Oct '01

Friday October 12 2:17 PM ET Sales of Scanners, Radios Increase By JAMES HANNAH, Associated Press Writer CENTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Alarmed by the terror attacks, Brad Smith has a new living room fixture near his TV set and aquarium: a police scanner. ``I do think we'll have more terrorist attacks. And I'll be the first to know where it is. I'll hear it on that scanner before the TV and radio stations come on,'' he said. The day of the Sept. 11 attacks, amateur radio operators were able to pick up transmissions among New York police, fire officials and dispatchers and listen in as the disaster unfolded. Smith, 37, said early word from his scanner might enable him to evacuate or otherwise react quickly to word of a gas attack or terrorist bombing nearby. Around the country, sales recently have increased of both scanners and short-wave radios. The Radio Shack chain, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has reported an increase in sales, along with such dealers as Scanner World USA, a mail-order business based in Albany, N.Y., and Uniden America Corp. of Fort Worth. Some places are reporting that sales are up 10 percent to 30 percent compared with the same period last year. Norm Schrein, president of the Bearcat Radio Club in Dayton, said he went to a trade show in Peoria, Ill., four days after the attack and was all but cleaned out. ``They were buying the scanners and not the cheap ones. The high-end ones that you can listen to military aircraft and all the other wide coverage,'' he said. ``They think it's necessary rather than being interesting.'' The lure of shortwave radios, which can cost up to $5,000, is that they allow for listening to broadcasts from around the world, including airline, shipping and military communications, said Larry Van Horn of Monitoring Times magazine. Broadcasts in foreign nations can also be tuned in. ``You're going to hear things that other people just don't hear,'' Van Horn said. ``You're going to hear it from the countries themselves - Afghanistan (<http://rd.yahoo.com/DailyNews/manual/*http://search.news.yahoo.com/search/n…>news - <http://rd.yahoo.com/DailyNews/manual/*http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=…>web sites), Iran, Iraq - and get their point of view.'' Bill Gayton, a psychology professor at Southern Maine University, likened some scanner buyers to people who built bomb shelters during the Cold War in the 1950s and '60s. ``People's lives have really been shaken,'' he said. ``Security is a very basic human need, and this is probably the first time it's been threatened to this extent.'' If anyone is interesting in purchasing a receiver, I'd be happy to make some recommendations. Dr. Mark Levine licensed ham op 29 years

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ARRL - The Big Project
by Marvin Johnston 03 Oct '01

03 Oct '01

I just received this email that was forwarded by Fried. --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fried Heyn(ARRL SW Director) [mailto:lucky@surfpage.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:55 PMSubject: The Big Project - Introductions FYI...73/Fried(ô¿ô)UNITY=STRENGTH(ô¿ô) ----------------------------------------------------------- Dear Educators, Many of you have contacted the ARRL with questions pertaining to the new Amateur Radio Education Project (aka The Big Project) within the last year. Rosalie White, K1STO, Manager of the F&ES division, received your inquiries and cataloged them in anticipation of hiring a Coordinator for The Big Project. It took longer than expected to find someone to fill the position but on September 4th I began work at ARRL headquarters. Some of you have a history of working with the League through the National Educational Workshops, writing articles on building project and lessons you have had success with, or participated in SAREX or ARISS. Others are interested in getting involved in a project on the national scale. What ever you reasons, I want to encourage you to share your creative talents with the youth of America. Share your love for Amateur Radio and your love for education by helping develop a first-class curriculum that we all can be proud of. Like many of you I have used Amateur Radio to enhance my teaching. I have used it as part of my curriculum, as an enrichment tool and at other times, just as a school club activity. I have had fund raisers for equipment and spent weekends with my students working contests. I know what it is to spend money out of pocket to buy materials, books, and have donated equipment to "The Club" in hopes of increasing student interest in my classes and Amateur Radio. These are things teachers do, without fanfare, that the public doesn't see. Weather you are a classroom teacher or an instructor for your club, the reward comes with seeing the light in young peoples eyes when they "get it." When they see the connections and a new part of the world opens up to them, and they grow. It is in this context I have made my commitment to ARRL President, Jim Haynie, W5JPB, and Vice President Kay Craigie, WT3P, to coordinate "The Big Project." I say coordinate, because this is not any one persons project. It cannot be done by just sitting down and developing a group of lesson plans. I envision a large scale, on going, continuous improvement, educational endeavor, driven by those in the field using the materials and equipment, and working with students. Are you a licensed Amateur Radio Operator working in the teaching field, interested in participating in a group forum for the purpose of developing a curriculum for "The Big Project?" Are you a licensed Amateur Radio Operator teaching classes with your local club? Are you an unlicensed teacher, interested in the possibilities Amateur Radio can offer your students? It's time to get on board. E-Mail me at the ARRL headquarters kh6hu(a)arrl.net <mailto:kh6hu@arrl.net> and I'll put you on "The List." Many of you are "Registered Teachers" already on "The List" but, as you know, teachers don't always stay at one school and don't always let us know, so there is a need to update "The List." So drop me an E-Mail and we'll start "The Big Project" train down the track. Jerry Hill, KH6HU Coordinator for the Amateur Radio Education Project 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111-1494 (860) 594-0369 kh6hu(a)arrl.net

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A new harmonic in town
by Linda Robertson 30 Sep '01

30 Sep '01

KA6JWL and KA6SOX have produced a tiny harmonic. To see for yourselves, go to http://www.tksba.net/~vog/babywatch.html. Bookmark the site and check back often, because granny VOG will be updating this site very soon. Honest. \|/...\*/...........The VOGstress...........\*/...\|/

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Aram Pashgian, W6JY - SK
by Marvin Johnston 29 Sep '01

29 Sep '01

I just found out about this from the President of CARA (Catalina Repeater Association) and am passing it on. ***************** We got word that Aram (W6JY) past away. Here are the details as relayed by Diane (K6DII) from Rhona (K6NOO), who attended the service. Aram was really a patriarch of ham radio in So. California, and well known around the world. Aram died 15 SEP 01 and was creamated. A service was held in Santa Barbara on 21 SEP for family and several close friends. If interested, people can send a card with condolences to his daughter, who will be staying at his house for a while. Helen PASHGIAN 723 ALSTON RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

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Article in News Press
by Paul Cronshaw, D.C. 27 Sep '01

27 Sep '01

I want to thank Lou Dartanner for writing the article "Ham Operators Channeled aid to Towers" that appeared in today's News Press. Can anyone copy the text to this list? Paul Cronshaw DC KF6TRT

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Re: ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director Election
by W6YN Don Milbury 24 Sep '01

24 Sep '01

Hello! My name is Ned Stearns, AA7A, and I am running for the office of Vice Director for the ARRL Southwestern Division. I have known many of you for years as a result of being active in several clubs in the Phoenix area, or from contacts at Tuthill hamfest, ARRL Divsion conventions or from contacts on the air. I would like to ask you to vote for me for Vice Director in the upcoming elections. And I would also like to ask your help by forwarding this email to any of your friends who may not know me and are interested in making an informed choice in the upcoming election. If you have some time, please read the "AA7A for Vice Director" web page which contains relevant background information about me and my qualifications for the position. Please point your web browser here: http://members.home.net/estearns1/aa7a.htm The ARRL members of the Southwestern Division are rather fortunate to have a choice between two very qualified candidates for the office of Vice Director. It is important that everyone who has an interest in choosing their League representation vote in this election. Ballots should start arriving around 1 October. Please remember to vote. And, please remind others to vote. And, finally, please vote for AA7A for Vice Director. Thank you for your consideration, Ned AA7A p.s. I beg your forgiveness if you receive multiple copies of this email. At least it's ham radio-related email and I am not asking for any money. On Sun, 23 Sep 2001 21:41:31 -0700 Marvin Johnston <marvin(a)rain.org> writes: > I received this in email and am posting it here for those of you who > didn't receive this email.

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ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director Election
by Marvin Johnston 23 Sep '01

23 Sep '01

I received this in email and am posting it here for those of you who didn't receive this email. ************** ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director Election Greetings to all in the Southwestern Division. In just a few days, if you are an ARRL member, you will be receiving a ballot, of which you will be able to vote for your next Vice Director. Those of you know me, know I have worked hard as the San Diego Section Manager, and will work just as hard as your Vice Director. As most of you are aware, I am President of two San Diego clubs as well as fulfilling the duties as your Section Manager. I have been the President for the Amateur Radio club of El Cajon for the years 96, 97, 2000, and 2001. I have been president of the Southbay Amateur Radio society since 1997. I have held many ARRL field positions and ARES appointments. I am Webmaster for 2 sites, and am the newsletter editor for the San Diego DX club. I was appointed to the WRC 99 committee by then ARRL President Rod Stafford W6ROD, the committee was charged with suggesting ideas to the FCC for changes in the Amateur Radio structure. I believe very strongly in the work of the ARRL, so strongly, that I am a life member. I have always tried to give my best, would you expect any less? I am a member of several general-purpose clubs, as well as specialized groups as well. I love DXing and contesting. The Amateur Radio service is very important to me, and I will do whatever I can to preserve and protect this great hobby. I am very supportive of Public service, not only to the general public but to hams as well. We should strive to provide any support that we can. I not only ask for volunteers, but also try to participate myself whenever I can!! I am very familiar with and have actively been involved with the ARRL field services division. You need a person with the experience in the ARRL- ARES structure to represent you. I ask one favor of each of you. Please send at an e-mail to all your ham friends in the Southwestern Division, and let them know I am running, and that you are not only supporting me, but voting for me. I NEED YOUR HELP!! I am one person, but I am one person with many friends through out this division. With your help, we can do this. You know how hard I have worked, and you know that I will continue to give you the best that I know how. I have an election web page, which can be found at www.qsl.net/nz6t/election.htm. You will see a guest book at the bottom of this page. Please sign in, and show your support. If you have any questions, please drop me an e-mail at nz6t(a)arrl.org. I try very hard to answer all e-mail within 24 hours unless I am out of town. Go ahead and try it. I am here for you!! Thanks again, and one last thing that I must ask...... Please vote for me Tuck Miller NZ6T, for your next Southwestern Division Vice Director!! 73 to all, Tuck Miller NZ6T ************************************************ Remember, Helping Others....Always Worthwhile!! San Diego Section Manager American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Section Home Page: http://www.qsl.net/sdgarrl Personal Web Page: http://www.qsl.net/nz6t To reply to the From the San Diego Section newsletter, please reply to nz6t(a)arrl.org. 73, and May God Bless, Tuck, NZ6T

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Geocaching
by Paul Cronshaw, D.C. 21 Sep '01

21 Sep '01

We have ARDF and now a new sport using a GPS called Geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com/ Paul Cronshaw KF6TRT

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Vice Director election de AA7A
by Marvin Johnston 19 Sep '01

19 Sep '01

I just received this in email and thought some of you who haven't received it might be interested. The ARRL elections are coming up and it is important to get acquainted with those people running for an office in our division!!! **************** Dear Santa Barbara ARRL member, Hello! My name is Ned Stearns, AA7A, and I am running for the office of Vice Director for the ARRL Southwestern Division. I have known many of for years as a result of being active in several clubs in the Phoenix area, or from contacts at Tuthill hamfest, ARRL Divsion conventions or from contacts on the air. I would like to ask you to vote for me for Vice Director in the upcoming elections. And I would also like to ask your help by forwarding this email to any of your friends who may not know me and are interested in making an informed choice in the upcoming election. If you have some time, please read the "AA7A for Vice Director" web page which contains relevant background information about me and my qualifications for the position. Please point your web browser here: http://members.home.net/estearns1/aa7a.htm The ARRL members of the Southwestern Division are rather fortunate to have a choice between two very qualified candidates for the office of Vice Director. It is important that everyone who has an interest in choosing their League representation vote in this election. Ballots should start arriving around 1 October. Please remember to vote. And, please remind others to vote. And, finally, please vote for AA7A for Vice Director. Thank you for your consideration, Ned AA7A p.s. I beg your forgiveness if you receive multiple copies of this email. At least it's ham radio-related email and I am not asking for any money.

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