|
ARRL Kentucky Section (KY)Section Manager
James Brooks, KY4Z 7099 Louisville Rd Coxs Creek, KY 40013-6705 502-349-2099 ky4z@arrl.org |
Section Links
|
|
 |
|
News last updated: Wed, October 21, 2009 at 8:39 PM ET
|
October Section
Report
KY ARES CONFERENCE REPORT.The first Kenucky Section ARES Conference was held on Saturday, Oct. 17th, attracting Amateur Radio operators from all over the state. More than 80 individuals attended the conference, which was held in Bardstown. The conference agenda included a variety of topics, including HF operation, running a net, traffic handling basics, a panel discussion on digital communications and discussion on redistricting, FCC rules and much more. I would like to express my thanks to the Section leadership who supported the conference, including ASM Pat Spencer, KD4PWL, SEC Kenny Garrett, KG4HEV, ASEC Harvey, WA4NUD, ASM/ASEC Matt Tinker, AA4XA; Steve Morgan, W4HNO; and to all those who volunteered to share their knowledge by offering presentations and information. This includes Matt Tinker, AA4XA (HF operation); Glenn Foley, KO4OL (traffic handling); ASM Steve Morgan, W4NHO, D5 DEC Joe Kendall, KE4JYC and D9 DEC Scott Jacobs (digital panel discussion); Frank Wright and the Nelson County ARES group for providing tours of their mobile command posts, and to ASEC Harvey Lawrence, WA4NUD, for the presentation on using a surplus ambulance for a mobile command post. And a special "thank you" to all of those who took time out of their busy weekend to make the trek to the conference; it was your interest and participation that made the event a true success! KY QSO PARTY. The 2009 Kentucky QSO Party, sponsored by the Western Kentucky DX Association, will run from 1400Z on Saturday, Nov.14 to 0200Z on Sunday, Nov.15. Your help is needed in order to put as many of Kentucky's 120 counties on the air as possible! For details and rules, visit the WKDXA web site at www.wkdxa.com. ARES REDISTRICTING DONE. As announced last week via e-mail and at the KY ARES Conference on Saturday, Oct. 17th, the ARES districts in Kentucky will remain the same with one exception. Franklin County, District 14, will no longer be a separate District. It will be moved into District 6. SEC Kenny Garrett, KG4HEV and myself accepted the recommendation of the select committee that was asked to examine ARES districts. After evaluating the committee's recommendations, the SEC and I believed the best move at present was to allow ARES districts to remain as they are. An additional result of the discussions of the redistriction committee was the decision by the SEC to add additional Assistant SECs to cover all of the state. Copies of the new map were distributed at the ARES Conference and will be available for download on the KYHAM web site. HELP WANTED. Fayette County EC Tom Mansfield, KG4TND of Lexington is looking for volunteers for a couple of upcoming events. Tom is looking for volunteers who can help in Fayette County with the CSEPP exercise that takes place during the day on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Finding volunteers who can be available for this daytime exercise is necessary to insure adquate staffing so hams can be located all critical locations. Tom is also looking for volunteers who can assist Fayette County ARES for a public service event on Saturday, Oct. 31st. Fayette ARES has been invited to assist the 2009 Harvest Trail Ride fundraiser with safety and logistics communications. The trail ride is a fundraiser that helps support Central Kentucky Riding For Hope, a program that provides therapeutic riding and equine-related activites to individuals with special needs. The trail ride takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. For more information, contact Tom at kg4tnd@arrl.net or 859-351-7113. CHEMICAL STOCKPILE EXERCISE IS OCT. 28. The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) exercise is set for Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Amateurs in the counties that surround Madison County will be taking part, and message traffic via Amateur Radio will be a part of the exercise. More information will be coming forth via the KYHAM web site and the KYHAM e-mail list. NEW DEC. ASEC Harvey Lawrence, WA4NUD, is currently serving as temporary DEC in District 2. Individuals interested in public service in KY ARES who live in D2 are invited to contact Harvey at wa4nud@pepb.net. MADISON COUNTY WX SPOTTER TRAINING. Madison County EMA will be hosting weather spotter training on October 21 from 1-3pm and 7-9pm at the Blue Grass Joint Information Center, 558 South Keeneland Dr. This class will be taught by the National Weather Service. For information contact Glenn Foley,KO4OL at gfoley@madisoncountyema.net PAINTSVILLE CLUB COOKOUT. The Paintsville A.R.C.S. Club held its annual Fox Hunt/Cookout at the Paintsville Lake State Resort Park on Sunday September 20, 2009. The annual event has been going on for 3 years. This years Fox Hunt winner was Chris Castle KI4BOQ. The "fox" was well hidden inside an insulated bag on a houseboat. The fox hunt is a great training exercise for learning radiolocation techniques. BIG SANDY NEWS. The Big Sandy ARC reports assisting with the Appalachian Bike Tour 2009, including a 30-mile route and one that covered 60 miles. Hams who assisted including Lawrence County EC Ross Leedy KJ4GRJ, AEC Leonard Compton K4PFZ, Cullen Yates KG4TKC, and AECs Daniel Hensley KF4KPL and Fred Jones WA4SWF. KG4DAE SK. Kenneth "Mac" Washam, KG4DAE, became a Silent Key on Oct. 5, 2009. Mac was a retired educator for the McCreary County School System, and a General Class ham. He was first licensed in 1999. Mac was well known on the dual 444.050 linked repeater system in Williamsburg and Shelbyville, Kentucky. Many will remember him as the voice of "Slippery Rock, USA", and as a member of the regular daily ham coffee klatch in Whitley City. (Thanks to Shawn Cowden, KG4KBU). NZ8K SK. Vernon Stanfill, NZ8K became a Silent Key on Oct. 10, 2009. Vern lived in Fort Gay, West Va., but was well known to hams throughout Eastern Kentucky. He was Chief Engineer for WFGH-FM radio in Fort Gay and a teacher at Tolisa High School. (Courtesy Fred Jones, WA4SWF) DAVIESS CO. ARES ORGANIZES. An organization and registration session for Daviess Co. ARESwas held on September 29th for the purpose of registering new and current members with the Daviess Co. EMA. Daviess County EC Bob Spears, AA4RL, continues to accept members into the program. After the registration session Mr. Steve Morgan, W4NHO, provided training on procedures of handling and passing traffic. SENIOR DAY ASSIST. Three organizations -- the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club, Daviess County ARES and Henderson County ARES provided support for Senior Day at the Town Square Mall in Owensboro on Sept. 24th. OARC members W4NHO, AJ4EX, KI4SQH, AA4RL and W4RXCX helped provide manpower along with KY SEC Kenny Garrett, KG4HEV and WE4G from Hancock Co. LINCOLN COUNTY ARES. Lincoln County ARES will hold its next meeting on Nov. 17th at the Lincoln County EOC office. The group will then meet the third Tuesday of every month. Additionally, the Lincoln County ARES Net is set for 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays using the 146.79 repeater (tone 79.9). All are welcome to participate. SUPPORT KYHAM.NET. For many years, the KYHAM.net web site has been the resource for all things in Kentucky related to Amateur Radio. The KYHAM e-mail list is one of the valuable services that is free and an important resource for knowing what is going on in the Commonwealth. Signing up is simple and easy. Pat Spencer, KD4PWL, runs a tight ship, and you won't be receiving a lot of spam or junk mail. Visit KYHAM.net and click on the "Listserv" link on the lefthand menu. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION: VOLUNTEER! The Kentucky Section is packed with talented and creative Amateurs whose skills are needed across the Commonwealth. Are you active in ARES? Does your county have an Emergency Coordinator? If not, would you like to serve in that capacity? Do you have an interest in giving back to our communities as a volunteer? Contact your county EC, District Emergency Coordinator or SEC Kenny Garrett, KG4HEV for information on being a communications volunteer. ACTIVITY REPORTS. Station Activity, Public Service or net reports are due to me by the 9th of each month. Your help in meeting this deadline is greatly appreciated in order that the KY Section web site is updated in a timely manner and the reports are submitted to ARRL HQ. The report forms on the KYHAM.NET web site are the easiest way for you to send in your reports (click here for the KYHAM reports page). You may also send your reports directly to ky4z@arrl.org. |
| 2009 ARRL-Sanctioned Kentucky Hamfests |
|
OCTOBER 31, 2009 - Hazard Hamfest, National Guard Amory, 782 Dawahare Drive, Hazard. Flea market, ARRL Forum, VE exams. Talk-in: 146.67 (PL 103.5). Info: John Farler, K4AVX, k4avx@arrl.net or visit http://k4avx.net. PLANNING A HAMFEST? Get official ARRL sanction for your hamfest and receive special benefits such as free prizes, handouts, and other support. The League's web site has a handy hamfest planner, as well as the rules for ARRL-sanctioned events. It's easy to apply using the League's online form. For details visit the Hamfests & Convention web page, or contact ARRL HQ by e-mail (hamfests@arrl.org) or telephone, (860) 594-0262). |
| New Amateur Radio Licensees |
|
As
of Oct. 2, 2009 Loren N Pennington, KJ4PIY James D Moran, KJ4PJA Charles V Brutscher, KJ4OXR Ming Ouyang, KJ4OXQ Michael D Valentine, KJ4PIW Stacie A Dye, KJ4OXS Julia C Evelsizer, KJ4OXP John R Wareham, KJ4PBK Brandon L Molton, KJ4PBF Thomas G Kersey, KJ4PEZ Shirley L Barron-kersey, KJ4PEX Nathaniel L Holman, KJ4PBL |
Jonathan F Fitzpatrick, KJ4PBH Phil Lowther, KJ4PBJ Michael R Miller, KJ4OVV Chelsea R Houston, KJ4PHF Caleb K Grimes, KJ4PBG Zachary A Jacobs, KJ4PBI Chester R Polley, KJ4PBE Candace J Aldrich, KJ4OZU Dottie L Lake, KJ4PKN William H Collins, KJ4PKL Gary D Pettus, KJ4OWL David A Powell, KJ4OWM Roger G Blankenship, KJ4PIX Robert L Chambless, KJ4PKM |
| Amateur License Upgrades/New ARRL Members (as of Oct. 2, 2009) |
|
Congratulations to these Kentucky Amateurs on successful upgrades: Kyle B Brooks, KI4JGU; David E Whittle, N4FND; Jesse A Larimore, KJ4LHT; James F Hytken, N5JVG; Douglas E Heckaman, KG4YMG; Nathan D Fite, KJ4HVH; Gene A Stathas, KJ4MUS; Buford D Brumley, KJ4OIK; Alexander D Zbrozek, KG4GQD; Archie M Eads, KJ4NRX; Timothy W Lawrence, KJ4HPG; Joe W Compton, KJ4LVY; John W Renfrow, KI4KFD; Richard L Blackburn, KI4YIB; David A Bertram, KD4ZEJ; Billy D Mc Carty, W4QIK. Hello to these new/returning Kentucky ARRL members: Benjamin J Brooks, N4SQA; Charles V Brutscher, KJ4OXR; Fred A Ament, KA4ZDS; Phillip K Shewmaker, KG4ERX; Robert L New, KE4WOR; Thor H Bahrman, WB4FWP; Stanley E Baker, KD4ERF; Christopher R Hutchison, KJ4JOX; Frank Sloas, KE4LAD; Robert M Denlinger, KD7YZ; Farley Williamson, KY4HAM; Darian J Williams, KJ4IGN; William R Murphy, KJ4OMR; Richard A Miller, KJ4OMW; Bobby J Mundy, KA4PPV; Billie A Aldridge, KF4DXP. |
| Kentucky Net Schedules |
|
KEN - The Kentucky Emergency Net is held every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, 6:30 p.m. Central time on 3972.5 kHz. The purpose of this net is training for emergency and is an ARRL sponsored net. Net manager is Kentucky Section Manager KY4Z. KYN - The Kentucky CW Net at 8:30 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz and runs at about 15 WPM. John Farler, K4AVX, is net manager. KSN - The Kentucky Slow CW Net meets at 10 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz. Glenn Foley, KO4OL, is net manager, which specializes in training CW traffic handlers and has several sets of training messages available. Speed for this training net is 5-10 WPM everyone is welcome. Let the NCS know if you would like training. |
| NET NAME | SESSIONS | TRAFFIC | CHECK INS | NET MANAGER |
| KEN | 4 | 5 | 73 | KY4Z |
| KYN | 30 | 36 | 188 | K4AVX |
| KSN | 30 | 11 | 102 | KO4OL |
| WTEN | 5 | 1 | 54 | KO4OL |
| KD7ARET | 4 | 2 | 46 | KG4HMN |
| NKARC | 5 | 0 | 174 | N4IJS |
| MSUARC | 4 | 0 | 41 | WX4MET |
| MADARES | 4 | 1 | 31 | KO4OL |
| Hardin Co. ARES | 4 | 0 | 65 | AF4EB |
| KY ARES D9 2M | 5 | 4 | 84 | KB9ORD |
| D9 AREAS - FLOYD CO. | 3 | 2 | 22 | KJ4FYR |
| KO4OL 99 | KG4TND 100 | W4SOU 36 | WD8JAW 76 | K4TXJ 31 |
Station Activity Reports - September
| KO4OL 39 | K4AVX 20 | W4SOU 2 | KY4Z 5 | WD8JAW 8 | WB4ZDU 46 |
| Section Emergency Coordinator's Report: September 2009 |
1) Section: Kentucky _______________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to the following individuals who have passed the Kentucky Online ARES course! ________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: Reminder: All ARRL ARES Appointees are required to have current ARRL membership. ARES appointees (OES, EC, DECs) need to file a monthly report so we can track activities. Minimum required ARES Training: KYARES Online Tests, FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. Recommended training for ARRL Field Station Appointees: ARRL EMCOMM Levels I and II. District 1: Murray/Calloway displayed their comms trailer at the 'Disaster Blaster' a yearly event sponsored by Red Cross in Murray. The displayed their communications setup and made contacts and answered questions for the public. District 2: Starting on 9/7/09 we will be moving our weekly net from 2030 hrs to 1930 hrs on the same frequency 145.230 with entrance tone of 179.9. This is being done to keep from interferring with 2 other nets, one at 2000 hrs the other at 2100 hrs. Sometimes the 2000 hrs net runs over into our time slot and since it is their repeater I am moving to the earlier time slot to prevent problems District 3: Ohio Co Comments: Ohio Co operated 4 nets during the month. There were three meetings in September discussing equitment placement, antennas, and grounding for the amateur radio com ctr in the new EMS-EOC Bldg. Met with Walter Atherton, DC, DEM reagrding DC ARES, and with DC Public Health about amateur radio, particpated in DC ARES meeting for new ARES members. District 6: Anderson Co. participated in the Burgoo Festival on Sept. 25th, 26th & 27th District 7: District 8: District 9: Big Sandy amatuer club and Lawrence Co. ARES provided communication for the appalachian bike tour and also during the bike tour did our set test to check the East KY 2 meter repeater linking system coverage in lawrence co. to see what repeater has the best coverage in lawrence co. And we had 4 ham operater check in on the statewide test drill on 3.993.5 and had several contact with other operators through the state on 09-24-09 and had a 20 over signal from louisa to KY4EOC in Frankfort. and in the district 9 had a drill and had three operators form lawrence co. checked in on the net drill. WA4SWF Fred Jones and KJ4GRJ Ross Leedy attended the Boyd-Greenup Co Ares organizational Meeting on 09-20-09 At Boyd co. EOC. District 10: District 11: District 12: District 13: District 14: Note: The reporting section of KYHAM is functional. Please submit all monthly reports there. EC reports will go to their respective DECs for totalling. Areas with no DEC will still come to me. This will make reporting and accountability more streamlined. http://www.kyham.net/emcomm/reports.html. Reports are due to your respective DECs by the 5th of the month. DECs need to have their reports to me by the 10th of the month. Please fill out the reports completely so they do not get returned for correction. Please do not "test" the online system. Respectfully submitted, Kenny Garrett, KG4HEFV |
| Silent Keys - September 2009 |
|
Kentucky
Section Amateur Radio-related links
| 2009 ARRL-Sanctioned Kentucky Hamfests |
|
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 - Greater Louisville Hamfest, Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, Ky. Info: e-mail GLHA08@LouisvilleHamfest.com or visit http://LouisvilleHamfest.com. SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 - Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society Hamfest, Madison County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Ky. Talk-in: 145.37 (PL 192.8). Info: Mike Rogers, KE4ISW, (859) 624-9156, or ke4isw@arrl.net, or visit http://www.qsl.net/ckars/hamfest/. OCTOBER 31, 2009 - Hazard Hamfest, National Guard Amory, 782 Dawahare Drive, Hazard. Flea market, ARRL Forum, VE exams. Talk-in: 146.67 (PL 103.5). Info: John Farler, K4AVX, k4avx@arrl.net or visit http://k4avx.net. PLANNING A HAMFEST? Get official ARRL sanction for your hamfest and receive special benefits such as free prizes, handouts, and other support. The League's web site has a handy hamfest planner, as well as the rules for ARRL-sanctioned events. It's easy to apply using the League's online form. For details visit the Hamfests & Convention web page, or contact ARRL HQ by e-mail (hamfests@arrl.org) or telephone, (860) 594-0262). |
| New Amateur Radio Licensees |
|
As
of August 4, 2009 Hugh M Jeffries, KJ4NQO Jo A Jeffries, KJ4NQP Sam Newsom, KJ4NRT John C Lewis, KJ4NKG Tamara L Cottam, KJ4NKE Lee J Winslow, KJ4NKF Brady L Smith, KJ4NKU Justin W Taylor, KJ4NKT Timothy W Tye, KJ4NTN Elizabeth A Whitley, KJ4NRY Archie M Eads, KJ4NRX Donald Croft, KJ4NVH Rupert H Holmes, KJ4NVT |
Corey D Cowles, KJ4NVW Dixie M Collinson, KJ4NKQ William H Taylor, KJ4NGJ Duane T Taylor, KJ4NGL Dustin W Southard, KJ4NGM Kellie D Cook, KJ4NGK David A Himes, KJ4NKR Bradley A Beatty, KJ4NGP Charles E Mattingly, KJ4NGO Christopher D Neely, KJ4NGI James W Hust, KJ4NVI Stephen R Brown, KJ4NGA Billy G Thompson, KJ4NUO |
| Amateur License Upgrades/New ARRL Members (as of August 4, 2009) |
|
Congratulations
to these Kentucky Amateurs on successful upgrades: Daniel
R Swartzel, KI4KOH; Trevor A Fugate, KJ4FJM; Patrick T Waugh, KJ4MUB;
Ronald L Fifield, KJ4NSD. |
| Kentucky Net Schedules |
|
KEN - The Kentucky Emergency Net is held every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, 6:30 p.m. Central time on 3972.5 kHz. The purpose of this net is training for emergency and is an ARRL sponsored net. Net manager is Kentucky SEC Jim McDonnell, W2LTB. KYN - The Kentucky CW Net at 8:30 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz and runs at about 15 WPM. John Farler, K4AVX, is net manager. KSN - The Kentucky Slow CW Net meets at 10 PM ET daily on 3535 kHz. Glenn Foley, KO4OL, is net manager, which specializes in training CW traffic handlers and has several sets of training messages available. Speed for this training net is 5-10 WPM everyone is welcome. Let the NCS know if you would like training. |
| NET NAME | SESSIONS | TRAFFIC | CHECK INS | NET MANAGER |
| KYN | 30 | 26 | 171 | K4AVX |
| KSN | 31 | 15 | 160 | KO4OL |
| WTEN | 5 | 1 | 45 | KO4OL |
| KD7ARET | 5 | 2 | 65 | KG4HMN |
| NKARC | 4 | 0 | 34 | N4IJS |
| MSUARC | 0 | WX4MET | ||
| MADARES | 4 | 1 | 22 | KO4OL |
| Hardin Co. ARES | 5 | 0 | 60 | AF4EB |
| KY ARES D9 | 4 | 3 | 60 | KB9ORD |
| KO4OL 93 | W2LTB | W4SOU 151 | WD8JAW 75 | K4TXJ 47 |
Station Activity Reports - July
| KO4OL 33 | K4AVX 17 | W4SOU 2 | K4TXJ 2 | KY4Z 5 | WD8JAW 21 | WB4ZDU 30 |
| Section Emergency Coordinator's Report: July 2009 |
|
1) Section: Kentucky Reporting stations: KJ4ELK, WA4NUD, KO4XJ, KI4YIB, KE4KBQ, NV9V, KI4GWN,
W4RCX, KT4HR, KF4MGU, W8WN, KE4JYC, KI4OQL, KG4HMN, WD8JAW, WD8NMV, KI4PSW,
N4KJU, KY4BP, W4FGW, KI4GSF, WA4SAG, KJ4GRJ, AC4DM. Comments: Minimum required ARES Training: KYARES Online Tests, FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. Recommended training for ARRL Field Station Appointees: ARRL EMCOMM Levels I and II. District 1: ASEC Harvey Lawrence, WA4NUD, reports that KY4EOC was not well heard in West Kentucky, and suggests higher power. McCracken County EC John Hudson, KO4XJ, reports the county ARES group has completed its second month of ARRL Radiogram training. At least three ARES members checked in during the recent state pandemic flu exercise. District 2: Christian County EC Jerry Holt, KE4KBQ, reports ARES members there have been conducting weather spotter training. They also assisted with a search for a missing teenager. District 3: Daviess County EC Bob Spears, AA4RL, completed a five-week Tech license course with excellent results - 14 new hams received their tickets, including Madison County EMA Director Ricky Hamilton, now KJ4OMU. District 4: District 4 is welcoming a new DEC: Schlicht, KJ4GDW. District 5: Hardin County EC Shelby Ennis, W8WN reports Bob Stephens, WA4CMO, gave an informative presentation to the Hardin County ARES group at their July meeting. District 6: District 8: District 9: Johnson County EC John Hager, N4KJU, reports the passing of longtime ARES/RACES member Bill Martin, W4JKY. Pike County EC James Prater, KY4BP reports the Pikeville repeater, 145.15 is now on the air, and part of the District 9 linked repeater system. District 10: District 11: District 12: District 13: District 14: ________________________________________________________________________________________ PSHR: KO4OL 93, W4SOU 151, K4TXJ 47, WD8JAW 75, ________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: The reporting section of KYHAM is functional. Please submit all monthly reports there. EC reports will go to their respective DECs for totaling. Areas with no DEC will still come to me. This will make reporting and accountability more streamlined. http://www.kyham.net/emcomm/reports.html. Reports are due to your respective DECs by the 5th of the month. DECs need to have their reports to me by the 10th of the month. Please fill out the reports completely so they do not get returned for correction. Please do not "test" the online system. __________________________________________________________________________________________
|
| Silent Keys |
|
Kentucky
Section Amateur Radio-related links
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
| ||||
|
|
Responsibility for content of all posted material above rests
exclusively with the item author. ARRL staff assumes no responsibility
for errors, omissions, and accuracy of items appearing on this page. All
questions and comments should be directed to the item author.
