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ALERT: Tue, November 3, 2009; 10:22 PM ET Don't forget the National Weather Festival this Saturday from 9am until 1pm at the National Weather Center in Norman! We've arranged for perfect weather, and afternoon or evening starts for both OU and OSU football, so there's no excuse not to come! Spread the word. This free event is perfect for anyone interested in weather, with hourly weather balloon launches and presentations by television meteorologists from KFOR, KOCO, KWTV and KOKH TV in Oklahoma City. And there's still time to enter a vehicle in the Storm Chaser/Spotter car show. There are lots of activities for kids of all ages, and this is a great chance to tour the building if you haven't had a chance. We hope to see you here. You can get more information at http://www.norman.noaa.gov/events/nwf09/ You can also follow nwf09 on Twitter for updates and information. Rick -- Rick SmithWarning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service - Norman Forecast OfficeNational Weather Center120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2400Norman, OK 73072 |
News last updated: Tue, October 27, 2009 at 2:56 PM ET
Hello Oklahoma Section
ARES Zone 4 & 5 Meeting Tulsa
Amateur Radio Emergency Service held a meeting in Tulsa, Saturday Sept. 5, at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK. Discussions included: ARES involvement as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Developing relationships with area served agencies, Recruiting, and providing Technician and Emergency Communications (ECOM) classes to bring in new volunteers, and Simulated Emergency Tests (SET).
Laura Smith Webinar
Laura Smith, FCC Special Council for Amateur Radio Enforcement, was the special guest presenter at a Webinar was, held Sept. 12th, hosted by Bill Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division Director. As was anticipated, the major topic and majority of the questions and answers were about EMCOMM, and specifically about CFR 47 -- 97.113, use of amateur radio for pecuniary interest. While the discussions were enlightening, many of the questions asked by amateurs, especially those associated with EMCOMM, were asked in a way that implied that they were searching for a "loophole" that would allow operation on the fringes of the law. The rules are very specific in this matter, and have been in effect for many years. The many comments posted after the Webinar indicated that many questions were left inadequately answered. Because of the need for further clarification, a second Webinar is scheduled for late October. (see coming events below)
Amateur Radio At Local Fairs
September is county fair month in Oklahoma and at least two clubs in the section demonstrated Amateur Radio to fair goers. The Oklahoma Independent Amateur Radio Club, Blackwell Oklahoma, and the Noble County Repeater Group, Perry, Oklahoma, set up and manned stations at their respective county fairs, attracting much local interest in our hobby/service. The activities are a good way to keep amateur radio in front of the public and remind them that when all else fails, Amateur Radio is there to serve.
SM Training in Newington
The 2009 Section Manager Workshop was held at ARRL Headquarters, September 25th thru 27th . All of the new SMs' were in attendance. The workshop included presentations from the following ARRL staffers;
Stan Kutzko, KX9X, Contest Manager, Dennis Dura, K2DCD, Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager, Allen Pitts, W1AGP, Media and Publications Manager, Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, Education Services Manager, Bob Iderbitzen, NQ1R, Sales and Marketing Manager, Diane Petrilli, KB1RNF, Membership Manager, Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG, Field and Regulatory Correspondent for the Amateur Auxiliary and Regulatory Information Service, Steve Ewald, WV1X, Field Organization Team Supervisor, Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, Assistant Manager for Membership and Volunteer Programs, and Ed Hare, W1RFI, ARRL Laboratory Manager.
During our visit we also had the opportunity to visit with Harold Kramer WJ1B, David Sumner K1ZZ, and Mary Hobart, K1MMH.
The workshop was jam-packed with information, and we ended the session Saturday later than planned, but we did have an opportunity to operate W1AW. Operating W1AW and visiting with Ed Hare, W1RFI were the highlights of the trip for me. It is not often that a ham has the chance to operate such a well engineered and constructed station, or visit with such a technically astute ham. What a blast!
Mayes County ARC Newest Affiliated Club
In the ARRL Executive Committee meeting of Sept. 9th,, 2009, the Mayes County ARC became the most recent affiliated club in the Oklahoma Section. Congratulations to Stuart Horton, KD5YIO, and the rest of the Mayes County crew.
Coming Events
Iowa QSO Party; Oct. 17th 1400Z to 2300Z Sponsored by the Ottumwa ARC
Texoma Hamarama: Oct. 23 and 24 at the Ardmore Convention Center: 2401 N. Rockford Road, Ardmore, Oklahoma. Talk-In: 146.97 MHz (-)
Enid Hamfest: Nov. 7 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds Hoover Bldg.), 200 E. Oxford, Enid, Oklahoma. Talk-In 145.29 MHz (-)
Commercialization of Amateur Radio Webinar Oct. 28 Hosted by Bill Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division Director Speaker: Chris Imlay, W3KD, General Counsel for the ARRL. See ARRL web page for details.
73, KL7MA
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