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ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section (SJV)Section Manager
Daniel L. Pruitt, AE6SX 4834 N Diana St Fresno, CA 93726-0232 559-779-2974 ae6sx@arrl.org |
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Monthly Summary for February 2010
News last updated: Thu, March 11, 2010 at 10:45 PM ET
Welcome to the San Joaquin Valley Section. Section Manager Dan Pruitt AE6SX- Assistant Section Managers John Lee K6YK and Bob Hervatine N2NS, Affiliated Club Coordinator Charles McConnell W6DPD, Section Emergency Coordinator Marie Hasley N6ZFN, Official Observer Coordinator Victor Magana N1VM, Section Traffic Manager Fred Silveira K6RAU, Public Information Coordinator Craig Carter K6QI, and Technical Coordinator Dave Smith W6TE.
The San Joaquin Valley Section includes 12 counties in the central valley of California, Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Mono.
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If you desire your club information and events to be listed in Section News, please send the information to ae6sx@arrl.org. I get very little information.
If your club has a newsletter, please send it to me, email to ae6sx@arrl.org or via U.S Mail. You should also send copies of your newsletter to the Affiliated Club Coordinator (w6dpd@arrl.org) your director (w6rgg@arrl.org, your vice director (k6jat@arrl.org) and ARRL HQ (clubs@arrl.org).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Radiofest is March 20-21, 2010, in Monterey. Check www.radiofest.org for information. The M2 INC annual open house and barbecue is March 20, 2010, at the plant in Fresno. Amateur Exams are planned. Check www.m2inc.com for information. The International DX Convention is April 16 to 18, 2010 at Visalia CA. Check www.dxconvention.org for information. EMCOMMWEST 2010 is April 30 to May 2, 2010 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno. Check www.emcommwest.org for information. ARRL Field Day is June 26-27, 2010. The California QSO Party is October 2-3, 2010. Check www.cqp.org for information. PACIFICON 2010 is October 15-17, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in San Ramon CA. Check www.pacificon.org for information. The ARRL National Convention will be October 19-21, 2012 in Santa Clara.
The Northern California Net (NCN), the Section Traffic Net, meets nightly on 3.533MHZ at 7 PM Pacific Time. The slow speed training session of the net meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 9 PM Pacific Time. Handling traffic on CW is a good way to improve your CW skills. The Daytime Region 6 Traffic Net meets daily at 3:30 pacific time on or near 7.275 MHZ. The California Traffic Net meets daily at 6:00 PM pacific time on 3.906 MHZ. The Noontime Net meets daily on 7.268.5 MHZ at Noon. There is a lot of traffic passed on this net. The Golden Bear Amateur Radio Net meets nightly at 7:00 PM local time on 3.975 MHZ. The Mission Trail Net meets nightly on 3.856 MHZ at 8:00 PM local time.
Need to take an Amateur exam? Check the ARRL web page, www.arrl.org for exam information. Need to find a class? The ARRL web page, www.arrl.org has a listing of classes. Check it out.
Card Checking in the Section. You can get cards checked for awards within the section. W6XK, K6ZZ, and W6DPD can check your cards for DXCC in accordance with the rules for field checking. DXCC card checkers may now check cards dated from Nov. 15, 1945, but no 160 meter cards or cards for deleted entities. DXCC card checkers may, at their discretion, check cards for WAS, WAC, and VUCC. Card checkers can check applications for the IARU Region 2 Award. W6DPD and K6ZZ can check cards for the CQ Awards, WAZ, DX, Field, and Prefixes. ARRL Special Service Clubs may appoint a HF awards manager for WAS and a VHF Awards Manager for VUCC.
When your affiliated club elects officers for the next year, be sure to update your club’s information on the affiliated club area of the ARRL web page. If your club fails to update the information for 2 years, your club will be placed in the inactive file. ARRL HQ and the Director use this information on these reports to send information to your club. If the information is not up to date, your club will miss out.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of January 2010: SM Dan Pruitt, AE6SX- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC K6QI, TC W6TE.
Hello from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
This month got off to a fast start. Craig K6QI (SJV's PIC) accompanied by Dan Henderson N1ND, the ARRL Regulatory Information Specialist, on a tour of the Pave Paws facility at Beale Air Force Base. This was a one-time opportunity for the Sections of the Pacific Division to send representatives and hear, first hand, the Air Force point of view. They are primary in the 430 to 450 MHz band and are graciously attempting to resolve the interference issues without resulting shutting us down. They will also be at Pacificon in October.
I am always pleased to see new Hams and I am a supporter of the GOTA Stations at Field Day (you can download FD Packets now). Now ARRL has a contest for the newbie’s called 'The Rookie Roundup', happening 3 times this year starting in April. This looks like fun for the new contesters. The old pros can help out too, by throwing some 'Bones'! Information is on page 77 of the March 2010 QST.
As space allows I will enjoy relaying any events or occurrences that illustrates Amateur Radio as a hobby and public asset. It need not be a newsletter, if you think it important, it probably should be here. You should also send your newsletter to the Affiliated Club Coordinator (w6dpd@arrl.org) and the Director (w6rgg@arrl.org) vice director (k6jat@arrl.org) and to ARRL HQ (clubs@arrl.org).
Mark your Calendars: Events: Radiofest in Monterey is March 20-21, 2010. Check www.radiofest.org for information. M Squared Annual Open-House is March 20, 2010. Check www.m2inc.com for information. The International DX Convention is April 16-18, 2010 at Visalia CA. Check www.dxconvention.org for information. EMCOMMWEST 2010 is April 30 to May 2, 2010 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno. Check www.emcommwest.org for information. Pacificon 2010 is October 15-17, San Ramon Marriott. Check www.pacificon.org for more information. The ARRL National Convention will be held in Santa Clara in October of 2012.
Contests: Feb 20 - 21 is the ARRL DX Contest (CW). The CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest is 2200Z, Feb 26 – 28. NA QSO Party, RTTY is Feb 27 - 28. ARRL Inter. SSB DX is Mar 6 - 7. CQ WW WPX SSB Contest is Mar 27 – 28.
Clovis ARP ++ 2010 Officers are Pres Rob AE6GE, VP Steve N6JXL, Treas Louann KD6WAW, and Sec Patrick KI6QOH. Great articles are in the online newsletter at www.k6arp.org
FRESNO ARC ++ The Club newsletter, SKIP, had a very nice review of 'Quartzfest' 2010. It contains a lot of information and links. There is a Good DX rundown by Charles W6DPD. Check the web page at www.w6to.com
KERN/CENTRAL VALLEY ARA ++ Haitian Ham calling out from the earthquake ravaged nation, was a great story on CNN: www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/01/20/haiti.amateur.radio/index.html?hpt=C1
KERN COUNTY CENTRAL VALLEY AR Club in conjunction with the GOLDEN EMPIRE DX Club held the FM Zipper Simplex Contest on Feb 6. This is a great idea and looks like it will repeat in the fall. The link is www.w6lie.org
LOS BANOS ++ The Club joined the Turlock ARC for the annual Sweet Heart dinner at the Wool Growers Association. The link is www.qsl.net/lbarc/
Stanislaus ARA ++ There is a Great 'Do and Don't article on operating practices. Check www.saraclub.net for information.
SEQUOIA ARG ++ KA6IYS has his 440 MHz repeater running on 444.050 (+) PL 131.8 covering East Kern Co. Link is www.sarg-krv.org
SIERRA ARC ++ The Club has a great newsletter with a nice overview of the clubs activities. Good job on "Appropriate Use guidelines”. The link is www.qsl.net/wa6ybn/
STOCKTON ++ The Flysheet had an interesting hacker commentary. This reminds us that part of Ham Radio is innovation! 2010 officers are Pres N6KZW Paul, VP: KD6FVA John, Treas: KD6CPA Peter, and Sec: KI6HDD Jess. The link is www.w6sf.org
TURLOCK ARC ++ I like to see articles that honor 'Elmers'. Elmers are just Hams but when their story is told, we can all see how we should emulate their encouraging qualities. Love the Antenna Crossword Puzzle. Thanks to the club for your gracious hospitality, 73. The link is www.w6bxn.org
Top SJV 2009 Scores in:
- The IARU HF World Championship scores were 1st KD4HXT 2nd K6AAB and 3rd W6SX. -The ARRL September VHF QSO Party scores were 1st N6KOG, 2nd AF6JP, and 3rd KE6EEZ. -The ARRL CW Sweepstakes scores were 1st WC6H, 2nd K6SV, and 3rd W6SX. -The ARRL Phone Sweepstakes scores were 1st WC6H, 2nd K6SV, and 3rd NM6G. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
James KE6TGR, Les KD6DRI, Bill WA6VZG are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
Please support HR 2160, The Amateur Radio Emergency Enhancement Act of 2009, please go to this link for information: www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/05/12/10818.
Need to take an Amateur exam? Are you having an exam? Check the ARRL web page, http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml for exam information. You can also search for Amateur Radio Classes in your area and register your exam. Instructors can also register classes there.
Card Checking in the Section. You can get cards checked for awards within the section. W6XK, K6ZZ, and W6DPD can check your cards for DXCC in accordance with the rules for field checking. DXCC card checkers may now check cards dated from Nov. 15, 1945, but no 160-meter cards or cards for deleted entities. DXCC card checkers may, at their discretion, check cards for WAS, WAC, and VUCC. W6DPD and K6ZZ can check cards for the CQ Awards, WAZ, DX, Field, and Prefixes. The card checkers may also check applications for the IARU Region 2 Award. ARRL Special Service Clubs may appoint a HF awards manager for WAS and a VHF Awards Manager for VUCC.
The Northern California Net (NCN), the Section Traffic Net, meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 7 PM Pacific Time. The slow speed training session of the net meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 9 PM Pacific Time. Handling traffic on CW is a good way to improve your CW skills. The Daytime Region 6 Traffic Net meets daily at 3:30 pacific time on or near 7.275 MHZ. The California Traffic Net meets daily on 3.906 MHZ and 6:30 PM local time. The noontime net meets on 7.268.5 MHz. This net handles a lot of messages. The Golden Bear Amateur Radio Net meets nightly at 7:00 PM local time on 3.975 MHZ. The Mission Trail Net meets nightly on 3.856 MHZ at 8:00 PM local time.
Traffic for January 2010: ORS: K6RAU 20, W6SX 39, WB6VRJ 2 Total 61. PSHR: K6RAU 81, W6SX 71 Total 152
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY SECTION Report for the month of February 2010: SM Dan Pruitt, AE6SX- ASMs K6YK and N2NS, ACC W6DPD, SEC N6ZFN, OOC N1VM, STM K6RAU, PIC K6QI, TC W6TE.
Hello from the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.
February is gone, and I’ve added a few more miles to the odometer. I was in Bakersfield in January regarding ARES down there. This month I stayed a little closer to home. Naturally I made the rounds of the local clubs. I also enjoy getting out of the area and talking about ARRL. The Turlock Club asked that I attend and field some questions and they were very gracious hosts. I grew up in the Modesto area (my father was involved with Naval Communications at both Modesto and Turlock Airports) so it was like renewing my attachment to the area. I also was asked to give a full presentation on ARRL to the Mountain Club, in Oakhurst, which was also quite pleasurable. I believe having those “Eyeball QSOs” and direct one on one Question and answer sessions is a very pleasurable part of serving the San Joaquin Valley Section. I will be heading North in the next couple of Months and I will try and post a schedule as far in advance as I can.
The normal line up of conventions will be starting, and I intend to be at the DX Convention is in April, in Visalia, EmcommWest is in May, in Reno and PacifiCon is in October in San Ramon.
Craig Carter PIC for the section will be creating some Internet informational stuff and adding some pictures to the SJV repertoire so get your “graphics” together and he will get them posted for all to see. K6qi@arrl.net
As space allows I will enjoy relaying any events or occurrences that illustrates Amateur Radio as a hobby and public asset. It need not be a newsletter, if you think it important, it probably should be here. You should also send your newsletter to the Affiliated Club Coordinator (w6dpd@arrl.org) and the Director (w6rgg@arrl.org) vice director (k6jat@arrl.org) and to ARRL HQ (clubs@arrl.org).
Mark your Calendars: Events: Radiofest in Monterey is March 20-21, 2010. Check www.radiofest.org for information. M Squared Annual Open-House is March 20, 2010. Check www.m2inc.com for information. The International DX Convention is April 16-18, 2010 at Visalia CA. Check www.dxconvention.org for information. EMCOMMWEST 2010 is April 30 to May 2, 2010 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno. Check www.emcommwest.org for information. Pacificon 2010 is October 15-17, San Ramon Marriott. Check www.pacificon.org for more information. The ARRL National Convention and ARRL EXPO will be held at Pacificon in Santa Clara in October of 2012.
Contests: ARRL Inter. SSB DX is Mar 6 - 7. CQ WW WPX SSB Contest is Mar 27 – 28. NA Sprint, RTTY Mar 14. SKCC Weekend Sprint Mar 14 – 15. NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint, Mar 18.10-10 Int. Mobile Contest Mar 20.BARTG HF RTTY Contest Mar 20 - Mar 22. CQ WPX SSB Contest is March 27-28, 2010.
ARACC ++ Amateur radio Association of Central CA Winter issue of the Bulletin is out with articles on supporting Cycling events, MARS, propagation and home brew keys. www.aracc.org
Clovis ARP ++ Pres Rob AE6GE, announced plans to continue support for the “March-of-Dimes” walk-a-thon in April. www.k6arp.org
FRESNO ARC ++ March 12 meeting 1900 hrs. www.w6to.com
KERN/CENTRAL VALLEY ARA ++ Mark WI6J noted the increased activity heard from the 10 Meter beacons. Improved conditions, just a little more and it will be fun times on the higher end of HF. www.w6lie.org
LOS BANOS ++ SKYWARN class and FOX hunt, check them out at www.qsl.net/lbarc/
Stanislaus ARA ++ Covered Bridge Bike Classic March 13, 2010 for information www.saraclub.net
SEQUOIA ARG ++ I love the Sunspot cartoon. We’ll be looking forward to the report on the “Field Trip” www.sarg-krv.org
SIERRA ARC ++ Great newsletter! The Elmer article on antennas is a must see. 20 Mule Team 100 MILE “HORSE” endurance sounds like an oxymoron, but good story and examples of ‘Best Practices’ operation. www.qsl.net/wa6ybn/
SSARS-Southern Sierra Amateur Radio Society ++ Now I like their style, invite everyone over to the shack to work a contest and have a Bar-B-Q! Did I mention—All tube gear, what fun! tehachapiareahams.yolasite.com
STOCKTON ++ The Flysheet does it again. My compliments on the Blind Center Bike ride support and I can only dream of operating QRO as described. Good stuff! www.w6sf.org
TURLOCK ARC ++ Special thanks to the club for their hospitality, 73. Very nice nostalgic article regarding ’50 years’ between QSOs. www.w6bxn.org
Top SJV scores in the 2009 IARU HF Championship were 1st KD4AXT, 2nd K6AAB, and 3rd W6SX.
Verling W6CVY, Henry W6NLN, Augie, KA6LXM, and Keith WB6CXX are Silent Keys. They will be missed.
Please support HR 2160, The Amateur Radio Emergency Enhancement Act of 2009, please go to this link for information: www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/05/12/10818.
Need to take an Amateur exam? Are you having an exam? Check the ARRL web page, http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml for exam information. You can also search for Amateur Radio Classes in your area and register your exam. Instructors can also register classes there.
Card Checking in the Section. You can get cards checked for awards within the section. W6XK, K6ZZ, and W6DPD can check your cards for DXCC in accordance with the rules for field checking. DXCC card checkers may now check cards dated from Nov. 15, 1945, but no 160-meter cards or cards for deleted entities. DXCC card checkers may, at their discretion, check cards for WAS, WAC, and VUCC. W6DPD and K6ZZ can check cards for the CQ Awards, WAZ, DX, Field, and Prefixes. The card checkers may also check applications for the IARU Region 2 Award. ARRL Special Service Clubs may appoint a HF awards manager for WAS and a VHF Awards Manager for VUCC.
The Northern California Net (NCN), the Section Traffic Net, meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 7 PM Pacific Time. The slow speed training session of the net meets nightly on 3.533 MHZ at 9 PM Pacific Time. Handling traffic on CW is a good way to improve your CW skills. The Daytime Region 6 Traffic Net meets daily at 3:30 pacific time on or near 7.275 MHZ. The California Traffic Net meets daily on 3.906 MHZ and 6:30 PM local time. The noontime net meets on 7.268.5 MHz. This net handles a lot of messages. The Golden Bear Amateur Radio Net meets nightly at 7:00 PM local time on 3.975 MHZ. The Mission Trail Net meets nightly on 3.856 MHZ at 8:00 PM local time.
Traffic for February 2010: ORS: K6RAU 24, W6SX 59, Total 83. PSHR: K6RAU 83, W6SX 91 Total 174
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