ARRL Kansas Section (KS) Section Manager Ron D. Cowan, KB0DTI PO Box 36 Lacygne, KS 66040 kb0dti@arrl.org Section Links Hamfests Affiliated Clubs Ham Radio Classes Other sections Midwest Division

Assistant Section Manager Orlan Q Cook, W0OYH 12110 W 71st St Shawnee, KS 66216-2912 (913) 631-0423 orlan@everestkc.net Emily M Stewart, KC0PTL 1100 Wellington Dr Leavenworth, KS 66048-4761 kc0ptl@arrl.net Official Observer Coordinator Robert M Summers, K0BXF 3045 N 72nd Kansas City, KS 66109 (913) 299-1128 rsummbxf@aol.com Public Information Coordinator Laurance S Staples Jr, W0AIB 7862 Howe Cir Shawnee Msn, KS 66208-4260 (913) 341-3068 lstaples@kc.rr.com Section Emergency Coordinator Robert M Summers, K0BXF 3045 N 72nd Kansas City, KS 66109 (913) 299-1128 rsummbxf@aol.com State Government Liaison Steve L Hamilton, KB0JYL 2503 SW Carlson Rd Topeka, KS 66614-9804 (785) 256-6331 kb0jyl@arrl.net Section Traffic Manager Ron D Cowan, KB0DTI PO Box 36 Lacygne, KS 66040 (913) 757-3758 kb0dti@peoplestelecom.net

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News last updated: Mon, May 12, 2008 at 12:11 AM ET

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Silent Keys: KØRFL-Ray Lund , McPherson KØSJU-Frank Reed, McPherson NØBVK-Robert Friday, Desoto NØTLR -- Marvin Rankin, Fort Scott NAØS - Kevin Cutright, Atchison --------------------------------------------------------------- Sand Hills ARC reports the Ulysses 147.060 repeater is back on the air. It's tied into the UHF hospital system. HARC Hiawatha club had a full March meeting. KDØAYE demo'd a new logging program and showed a pair of VHF loops he built. KBØFVP- gave a brief program on D-STAR Colby has a lunch on Fridays at the college. If you're timing is right you can give a holler on .82 or just stop by and join them. KAOTY Nominations for Kansas Radio Amateur of the Year are being accepted by the Kansas-Nebraska Radio Club. Send your submission to WAØCCW: "If you have a person in mind who has made significant contributions to the Amateur Radio Community we would like to hear from you. Nominations and supporting documentation are due to me by June 1st." Stan Creitz- WAØCCW Kansas Amateur of the Year Project 965 KS-14 Hwy. Beloit, KS 67420 KCØIVP John is currently at Scott City Hospital for re-hab and improving. Thanks to KØEQH for the update. Lifted from Trojan ARC April NL, KØFJ wearing all hats for that publication: 145.01 Packet Node and BBS Update - With lots of renewed interest in Packet Radio on the EmComm front, I have re-installed my old Packet Node KØFJ-1 on 145.01 MHz @ 150'on the Colby water tower.. I may work on configuring a Packet BBS. If enough local Hams are interested, and have portable/mobile packet/APRS equipment, I thought it might be fun to provide comms support using Packet Radio or APRS for the upcoming Colby Recreation Departments half-marathon event scheduled later this year. They are interested in communications assistance and a packet station running OutPost or APRS would be a nice way to get some real time training. Let me know if you are interested in this project. KØIZ- John had a nice article about verticals in the April FEEDBACK for Johnson Co. RAC. WN8P- Technical Specialist Larry Joy Reports on the Ultrasonic (40 kHz) QRM sniffer he and WAØCBW have been collaborating on: I have finished the circuit card assembly (CCA). I found a box that has a metal bottom and a black plastic top amongst my junk boxes. Bill, WAØCBW, ordered two photographer's parabolic lamp holders, which finally arrived. Have to determine the focal point for the 40 kHz transducer. Then have to figure out how to mount the whole thing together. Larry -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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From KCØNYS: KANSAS PRB-1 PRESS RELEASE Kansas Emergency Communication Preservation Act // House bill 2805 On April 9th 2008, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed House Bill 2805 the Kansas Emergency Communication Preservation Act into law which makes Kansas the 26th State to do so. PRB-1 or HB 2805 does not set new legal precedent. It simply assures that Kansas state law reflects the federal rules regarding Amateur Radio Stations at no cost to the state or its citizens. Kansas has always been in the forefront of needed change. HB 2805 is the amateur radio communities' best effort to show Kansas and its citizens that we will continue to stand ready with our EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS in times of devastation. A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO Arlen Siegfreid Kansas House Republican District 15 Email: siegfreid@sbcglobal.net Fax: 913-764-5083 Olathe KS For PROVEN LEADERSHIP & GREAT CONCERN for the CITIZENS of KANSAS in times of Disaster When our elected officials go above and beyond what is expected of them, they to should be congratulated for an out standing job for great leadership and for knowing what is needed, and 15th District Kansas State Rep Arlen Siegfreid is one such leader from Johnson County Kansas who answered the call. Arlen introduced HB 2805 on 02/11/08 then referred to the House Elections and Governmental Organization from there on 02/25/08. Nine concerned proponents stepped up to testify on behalf of the amateur radio community a few days later and on 02/29/08, a final vote of YEAS 123 NAYS 0 filled the air waves. The Senate received and introduced HB 2805, which then was sent to the Senate Utilities Committee on 03/05/08. Less than a week later on 03/12/08, nine proponents again testified on behalf of HB 2805. With deadlines getting closer, the Senate Utilities Committee voted and passed HB 2805 on 03/27/08 with a vote of YEAS 40 NAYS 0. Now just one signature away from being a reality, PRB-1 was enrolled and presented to the Governor on 03/31/08. That reality turned into VICTORY for all Kansas Amateur Radio Station Operators on 04/09/08 when our Kansas Governor signed HB 2805 into law. Our PRB-1 website www.hamsforkansas.org will continue to be online and used as a LEGISATIVE INFORMATIONAL HUB for Kansas and the ARRL Midwest Division. The intent of this offering is to pull all resources together in order to better assist in PRB-1 matters or any other problems that may come up in your radio world. If you have any questions or concerns contact our PRB-1 Committee contact info below. How did we do it you ask, first you must have a will to succeed ONLY then the planning process kicks in while you pick your dream team & finding the right person for the job. The rest is NOW HISTORY. The Kansas EMCOMM DREAM TEAM is listed below. This venture was a success because we had a TEAM EFFORT from start to finish TOP to BOTTOM. You're Kansas PRB-1 Committee & others that have assisted greatly in this process are as follows: Special thanks goes out to all the members of the Full Kansas House & Senate for rendering a unanimous vote & the Governors signature. And to Rod Richardson WA0HHX & Don Whitney KC0WTT for being our LEGAL subject matter experts. This legislation could not have happen with out these two professional. Great thanks to Jill & Jim Quigley K0JQ for tracking and informational updates on HB 2805. We have had our own walk with us through this process Senator Pat Apple and House Rep Gene Vickery thank you for doing your part in this journey for others. PRB-1 Senate Testimony / ELECTIONS & GOV COMM IN PERSON on 02/25/08 House Testimony / UTILITIES COMM: Dee Smith-Salvation Army, WAØVRS, KCØBS, WØSPC, WBØSRX, KCØNYS, WAØHHX, KCØWTT and Director KØBJ. Senate Testimony / ELECTIONS & GOV COMM IN PERSON on 0312/08 SENATE: Dee Smith-Salvation Army, WAØVRS, KCØBS, WØSPC, WBØSRX, KCØNYS, WAØHHX, KCØWTT and NØAG. Written House testimony: KBØDTI, NØAG, NØAMB and KCØYMH Written Senate testimony: KØBJ, KC4WCG and KCØYMH I would like to say now that it has truly been an honor to be part of this needed legislation in the times we live and proud to work with such professional in a amateur world. Continue to be ready to answer the call when our needed expertise will be called upon in short order. WHY because that is what a HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FIRST RESPONDER does. 73 JD Spradling KCEM Kansas PRB-1 & HB 2805 Committee Chairman / PIO 913-963-3903 KC0NYS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Kansas Legacy Project The Kansas Legacy Project began with a question at the Kansas Section convention. "How many of your children or grandchildren are licensed ?" Very few in the audience raised their hands. I was surprised to see the low number. After the convention, Brian Short, KC0BS, asked about ways to get more family members involved. One question led to another, and soon an idea was born. Ideas need action, though, and we need your help. The project has simple goals: 1. Pass the spirit and knowledge of the amateur radio service to a new generation. 2. Build ties between family members using ham radio activities. 3. Increase youth participation in ham radio. How can you help? ** Introduce your kids and grandkids to ham radio. It doesn't matter if they're five or fifty-five. Get them on the air at Kid's Day, on a local net, or at Field Day. Show them how to operate your mobile rig or base station. ** Help your sons and daughters get licensed. Give them a Technician study guide for Christmas. Enroll them in a license course if you have one nearby. ** Help them get them a radio if they're already licensed but not active. ** Teach them, by your good example, what it means to be a considerate amateur radio operator. ** Take them to a hamfest. Explain the uses for the equipment that is on sale. ** Buy them a kit--maybe a crystal radio or simple transceiver--and assist them with building and testing the radio. You do remember how to solder, don't you? You can increase the ranks of ham radio, but more importantly, you can pass on your knowledge to the iPod generation. Dad says in his case it's the Atari generation. If you have ideas how we can grow this project, please let me know. 73 & 88, Emily KCØPTL

February Reports

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Kansas.Nets--------Sessions--Check-in--messages------Managers. ------------------------------------------------------------ Ks.Sideband.Net---------29-------822----75-----N0KFS---Bill Ks.Phone.Net------------21-------287----23-----N0KFS---Bill Ks.AM.Weather.Net-------29-------734---533-----WB0YWZ--Louie Ks.Weather.Net----------29-------771---547-----WB0YWZ--Louie Central.States.Tfc.Net--25------1859----44-----N0BFB---Norm QKS.CW.NTS.Tfc.Net------28--------72----35-----NB0Z----James QKS-SS.Slow.Speed--------3---------8-----1-----KB0DTI--Ron

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Call------Messages.--Orig---Rec----Sent-----Deliver----Total KI0BK------------------0----176------14---------29--------219 NB0Z ------------------0-----42------20---------1----------63 KB0DTI-----------------0------8------32---------1----------41 KC0MRJ-----------------1-----11-------2--------20----------34 W0OYH------------------0------0------18---------0----------18 K0BXF------------------2-----11-------0---------3----------16 N0ZIZ------------------0------0------13---------0----------13 ------------------------------- Technical Specialist: Larry-WN8P, Bill-WAØCBW Room for your report here!

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Categories>>>> 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Totals ----------------------------------------------------------------------> KB0DTI Ron 40 40 20 0 0 0 100 K0BXF Bob 35 16 30 0 0 0 81 N0ZIZ Dan 39 13 20 0 0 0 72 70 Points minimum to qualify.

~~~~~~~ARES - AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE REPORT. ~~~~~~

May 2, 2008 KANSAS ARRL SECTION EMERGENCY COORDINATOR REPORT March ARES activities. 17 Zone EC reporting with 101 Net sessions 235 QNI and 34 QTC handled. QCWA Chapter 111 had 5 net sessions 34 QNI and 0 QTC. KS RACES Officer WDØDMV reports 34 QNI from the following counties: Brown, Atchison, Wyandotte. How about you representing your county the first Thursday of each month on 3940 khz at 7PM. Army MARS had 135 hours of on air participation and 1234 messages originated. No report from KS Satern nor American Red Cross communicators. If there are stations out there who give support to other organizations on a regular basis, how about a few words from you reference monthly activity. Like say for instance, KSVOAD, SKYWARN, etc. County Radio Officers with the RACES program are also encouraged to send in a monthly report of communication activities happening in your county. We still have 11 openings for Zone Emergency Coordinator appointments and one District Emergency Coordinator at present. Being an ARRL member and having the desire to be of assistance in your area by supplying Emergency Communication for various agencies active during disasters and or certain Public Service type events are the top requisits for holding the appointment. Contact either myself, K0BXF 3045 N. 72nd St Kansas City Kansas 66109, or E-mail rsummbxf@aol.com or telephone 913-299-1128. Not sure what zone you are in! visit http://www.cenkares.org/distks.html for the KANSAS ARES STRUCTURE-MAP etc. Remember to check the ARRL Kansas section web page http://www.arrl.org/sections/KS.html Keep abrest of other activities within the state by making sure your email address is registered with Orlan W0OYH orlan@everestkc.net or w0oyh@arrl.net, to receive the KAR publications put out quite frequently. 73 Bob Summers KØBXF ARRL SEC KS --------------------------------- State RACES Officer: Joseph Plankinton- WDØDMV 314 NE Sumner St Topeka, KS 66616-1338 Kansas RACES/ARES Net is held on the First Thursday of the month at 7PM on 3.940 MHz. SATERN Liaison: June Jeffers-KBØWEQ , Gardner MARS Liaison: John Halladay -- KAØJMO, Lawrence ARES Map: http://www.cenkares.org ---------------------------------------------END----------------------------------------------

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ KAR - Kansas Amateur Radio email newsletter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kansas Amateur Radio newsletter is available at>>>>>> w0oyh@arrl.net

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NET NAME MGR. DAY TIME. Freq. Ks Sideband Net-------- N0KFS Dy. 6:30 PM 3920 kHz Ks Phone Net----------- N0KFS MWF 6:45 AM 3920 kHz Ks Phone Net----------- N0KFS S,S 8:00 AM 3920 kHz Ks AM Weather Net------ WB0YWZ Dy 7:00 AM 3920 kHz Ks Weather Net--------- WB0YWZ Dy. 6:00 PM 3920 kHz Central States Tfc Net--N0BFB M-F 12:30 PM 7253.5 kHz QKS CW NTS Tfc Net----- NB0Z Dy 7:00 PM 3547 kHz QKS CW NTS Tfc Net----- NB0Z Dy 10:00 PM 3547 kHz QKS-SS Slow Speed Net-- KB0DTI Mondays 7:32 PM 3547 kHz

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TENTH REGIONAL NET REPORT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

58 sessions, (QNI) check-ins ?? (QTC) messages 149 , KS represented 33% of net sessions By James NB0Z Dave W0SS/Mgr.

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NET-NAME-----------SESSIONS---CHECK-INS----Msgs.---REPORTER Chanute Area ARC--------4-----------26---------0------WA5FLV Chanute Simplex -------3-----------33---------0------WA5FLV Coffeyville UHF---------4-----------30---------0------NU0B Independence ARC--------4-----------40---------0------KC0KIG Mine Creek ARC----------4-----------29---------0------KB0DTI Neosho Val. QCWA--------2------------9---------0------WA5FLV Pilot Knob--------------4-----------47---------0------KC0JCQ Wheat State Wrls -------4 ----------47---------0------KB0DTI Room for more here.

A full month is allowed for stations, Net Controls and Net Managers
to get their reports in to me to compile and get to HQ.
All other info is current.

73, Ron -- KBØDTI - ARRL KS SM

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Proponents who testified in the House Utilities Committee on 02/25/08. Names reading right to left. Rod Richardson, Bruce Cassada, Don Whitney, Bruce Frahm, Dave Jacobs, Brian Short, Dee Smith, Steve Carriger, JD Spradling.	Proponents who testified in the Senate Elections & Governmental Organization Committee on 03/12/08 Names read right to left. Rod Richardson, Don Whitney, Bruce Cassada, Dee Smith(Salvation Army), Steve Carriger, Dave Jacobs, Brian Short, JD Spradling, Tom Laux.

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