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ALERT: Wed, September 10, 2008; 1:14 PM ET Brian (N5ZGT) just got this so it is VERY time dependent. If anyone that you know would qualify please jump on this NOW! don - W5FHA ===== Young Hams wanted for October 2008 DXpedition! ===== Here is a fantastic opportunity for the young hams in our great Division -- and September 15 is the deadline to apply (I just heard about this, so apologies for the short notice)! The crew of VK9DWX wants to invite two young hams who have a passion for Ham Radio, DXing and contesting to take part in the DXpedition to Willis Island in October this year. One young ham will be on the air from October 6-19 and the other October 15-28. The VK9DWX crew will pay for all expenses except travel to and from Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Interested young hams may reside in any country in the world, but must be between the ages of 18 and 29, hold a valid amateur radio license, and have some experience in working pile-ups. Those interested in participating must send an email to contact@vk9dwx.de including an essay of 500 words minimum (in English) describing how you got started in ham radio, who your Elmer was and why you should be selected for this DXpedition opportunity. Please include also your full name, callsign and home address. This email must be received no later than September 15, as selections will be made shortly after then. Details about this DXpedition can be found at http://willis2008.dl1mgb.com/ |
Monthly Summary for September 2008
News last updated: Thu, October 2, 2008 at 7:05 PM ET
New Mexico Section Report for September, 2008
If you think this report is about my travels you are right! The reason is that I am not receiving information from any of the clubs. If you want the rest of us to know what is going on in your area or with your club you need to let me know. The best way to do that is with a PIO (Public Information Officer).
Thanks to Larry Springsteen for his weekly updates from El Paso and Southern New Mexico. They are really active down there. If you want to receive this information contact Larry at - wb8lbz@earthlink.net .
The position of PIO (Public Information Officer) is very important and every club should have one. This job does not take a lot of time but they are the voice of the clubs. We have a great PIC (Public Information Coordinator) Ray Herne N5LIV who can help with any copy and with suggestions for where to get the information out.
We need more TSs (Technical Specialists) around the State. This is especially important for new hams and some of our older set who can no longer do some of the technical things that need to be done.
Jerry Aceto, K6LIE, Has set up his 220 repeater in Rio Rancho - this repeater covers the valley very well so if you have a 220 rig you are encouraged to use the repeater. It is an open repeater with no PL and the frequency is 224.480.
Darryl Clutter NX5W Held a VE exam on September 13th at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center in Albuquerque. He only had two new techs and one paper upgrade to general. Darryl is considering reducing the number of open exams and is considering "on demand" sessions.
The only way we will have open exam sessions is if they are well attended. So to all you club Presidents, you need to start pushing classes and recruiting new hams.
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Upcoming events:
Frank Warren has the following activities in October:
Boy Scout Technician class - So far there are 18 in the class which includes boys and adults. The class will be a typical weekend class starting on the 10th of October from 6 pm to 9 pm (Friday); on Saturday the11th from 9 am to 4pm with an hour for lunch, and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm, hour for lunch with an exam at the end of the class period. Frank will need laptops to handle this class. He has five exam units. The classes and the exam will be at the Sombre Del Monte Christian Church at Utah and Vermont, just north of Menaul, between Pennsylvania and Wyoming in Albuquerque. Those VEs that can attend the exam session please contact Frank at 505-962-9212.
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A Technician Class at CNM will be starting October 27th through the 31st with an exam in the computer lab. Classes are Monday through Friday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The exam starts at 5:30 pm and goes to 7:00 pm. It is open to anyone who wants to take an exam or wishes to upgrade.
A General Class at CNM starts Friday, October 10th, with classes on Saturday and Sunday. The exam will be on the following Monday, October 13, in the computer lab. Class times are 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The exam will be held in the computer lab from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
As usual the class will only happen if there are at least 6 students who have signed up in accordance with CNM policy. You should check with Frank to insure that enough signed up for the class.
All of the above classes will be held at the CNM Workforce Training Center, which is south of Alameda on Eagle Rock Road, west of I-25. Take the first stop light west on Alameda from I-25, and Eagle Rock Rd. will be the next right.
Contact Frank Warren Sr, AB5WJ fwarrensr@earthlink.net - 505-962-9212.
The High Desert ARC will have a Special Event Station (W5B) at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - October 3rd to the 11th. They are scheduling operators now. To set up a time contact Kathy (WB6JAN) at wb6jan@arrl.net.
I will be at ARRL Headquarters from October 8th till the 13th getting training.
The Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold an ARRL approved Hamfest in Roswell on October 18th. Go to their web sight http://www.dfn.com/PVARC/
For details.
The Duke City Marathon and the Crop Walk both will be on October 19th. Contact Ed Ricco, N5LI, at maserabq@earthlink.net if you want to help out.
The Socorro Hamfest is October 25. The Hamfest will be held at the New Mexico Fire Fighters Academy located at 600 Aspen Road. The Hamfest is sponsored by the Socorro ARA and the City of Socorro. Check out their web site at http://socorroara.org Talk-In: 146.680 (PL 100.0/123.0) & 444.750.
You can contact Al Braun AC5BX at 602 Western Ave. Socorro, NM 87801 - Phone 575-835-3370 (Work) or 575-835-1061 (Home) - e-mail ac5bx@juno.com
JOTA - The Boy Scouts "Jamboree On The Air" - JOTA is held the third weekend in October of each year. JOTA takes place starting Saturday at 0000 hours local time (12:00 AM) to Sunday, 23.59 hours local time (12:00 PM), though some activity continues over from Friday to Monday to take advantage of long distance (DX) time differences.
As of this writing nothing official has been planned but there are several hams who are active with Scouting, and are trying to arrange something for next year and the years to follow. Let me know if you are interested and I will pass on your contact information to those trying to put this together.
Many thanks to Ed James,, KA8JMW, for his helpful suggestions for the Section Report. Often times we forget that not everyone knows the "lingo" and alphabet soup or where to find things.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR ACTIVITIES IN THE MONTHLY REPORT YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW ABOUT THEM - I WILL BE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE SECTION.
The Net Counts for September are:
NET NAME CONTACTS QSTsNM Breakfast Club: 1162 138 NM Roadrunner Traffic Net: 1146 113 High Desert ARC Net: 39 7 Four Corners Net: 576 37 Rusty's Raiders Net: 684 73 Valencia County ARA Net: 61 12 SCAT Net: 796 100 Caravan Club Net: 68 3 Yucca Net: 810 49
For a listing of all nets in New Mexico please go to http://www.swcp.com/~n5zgt/abqham.htm#nets This list is provided by Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, who is our Rocky Mountain Division Director. Thanks again Brian.
Silent Key Report, September, 2008
William M (Bill) Whalen, ex N5YON Albuquerque, NM Passed Sept 19, 2008 Reported by Don Grab K5BIS Confirmed with Obituary in Albuquerque Journal 9/23/08
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