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Silent Key List

Harlan G Kinney( K9GDK )

It seems reasonable and good to begin a list of the Silent Keys. Men who will not be forgotten.
This list is a list of honor and respect. Let's call it:

Harlan's List

Add names of those Silent Key Amateur Radio Operators that you have known and as you add comments about them I will add them to this list. Photos are not required (probably will not be used). If you want a full post about a particular Silent Key, It very possibly could happen. Send an Email .

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Chet( N5ITV) - from Matt(WX5LIB ) –
Chet was a great guy to talk to and made several of my boring nights working off duty security tolerable. Working off duty security where nothing at all ever happens for years on end is tough. It's tough to stay alert enough to do your job effectively. Several nights Chet would be there on one of the local repeaters or on a 2m simplex frequency to talk to a group of about 5-6 local hams. He passed away in the summer of 2006. More info here:http://www.redforkok.com/N5ITV_SK.html


Russ Johnson(W8TOS) - from Matt(WX5LIB) –
S/Sgt Russ Johnson, 5th USAAF, 61st Service Sqdn, of the PTOA in World War 2.
My grandfather.


John Worthan(N5RWL) - from Stan(Ke5LEP) –
John was my brother in law, more like a brother. He died of pneumonia at 59years old. He was assisting with an Ice Storm in Mustang, Oklahoma when he got sick. My journey into Ham radio began with him.

Hamfest Calendar

Upcoming Hamfests

January
Location Day #1 --> Day #2

• Fort Worth, TX 1/9/09 --> 1/10/09

• Springfield, MO 1/10/09 --> 1/10/09

• Albuquerque, NM 1/31/09 --> 1/31/09

February
Location Day #1 --> Day #2

• LaCygne, KS 2/14/09 --> 2/14/09

• Hoxie, AR 2/28/09 --> 2/28/09

March
Location Day #1 --> Day #2

• Russellville, AR 3/7/09 --> 3/7/09

• Claremore, OK 3/13/09 --> 3/14/09

• Lincoln, NE 3/21/09 --> 3/1/09

• Midland, TX 3/21/09 --> 3/21/09

It's Back... 10m Net

Gang,

Looks like Ray KC5WSI is spear-heading the revived 10m net. Th @ 7p. 29.600 MHz FM Simplex. We can sure use the help and he needs your support on the other end of radio. Thanks all.

73
Scott
KD5NJR

Toys for Tots - Success!

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Many...Motorcycles
Much Fun and - Time Well Spent

Ray Truitt(KC5WSI)
Ray Young(KE5WGA)
Paul Young(KE5EHM)
Tom Hance(KD5CNY)
Ron Lancaster(KB5VDB)...

20,000+

Toys for Tots - Bike Run
Sunday 12/14/2008

Toys for Tots Bike Run

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Ray(KC5WSI)


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hello every one this is ray kc5wsi, just want to let everyone know that myself and several other hams will be rideing in the toys for tots bike run tomorrow on the 14th-i beleave we will be using the 390 repeter to stay in touch with our hts, i will also be stopping at jimmys egg for breakfest around 9am or so before the run, so if any one would like to join me i would love to meet u and ride in with you all, hope to see all of you and metting everyone.
ill also be taking pictures of the run for the blog. thanks hope to see u there.

December 13, 2008 10:03 AM

sorry i forgot to say wich jimmys egg-its the one at 31 st between mingo and garnett-thanks ray kc5wsi







Dub Cross(N5NXX)



Tom(KD5CNY and Dorthey(KD5CNZ)

News - QRZ

Butch(KD5RSS) reports that the QRZ web site that many of us use has undergone a revision.

It is now possible to bring up a map associated with the Call sign that you have searched. This is a nice revision.

Try it out.


http://www.qrz.com/

KD5NJR's Link Roundup for 12/1/08

1. Ham Radio:

From "This Week in Amateur Radio", an article on the weather website "Weather Underground".
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/23/BUJG149J8K.DTL
There are a lot of weather buffs in Ham Radio and it looks like a lot of folks are able to report their backyard WX stations into the internet.

KB6NU on pessimism and how Amateur Radio should reach out to the other technical hobbies.
http://kb6nu.com/im-tired-of-pessimism/
http://www.kb6nu.com/lets-get-on-the-maker-bandwagon/

Arnie CO2KK on SWL'ing, DX and introducing the young into Amateur Radio.
http://dxersunlimited.blogspot.com/2008/11/dxers-unlimited-mid-week-edition-for-18.html

Steve Roberts (N4RVE?) on his "Shacktopus" project that joints all his ham rigs, computers, etc. together.
http://nomadness.com/blog/2008/11/shacktopus-architecture.html
Steve has carried ham radio and computers on bikes, kayaks, and boats large and small for about 25 years now.
Example: his current sailboat project: http://nomadness.com/blog/2008/11/consoling-thoughts.html

2. Computers:
From K0NR, he continues to hack the very reasonably priced Acer Aspire computer.
http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/archives/445

From K5TUX, Linux in the Ham Shack rolls along: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/2008/11/linux-in-the-ham-shack-004/


3. Electronics:
From K9ZW, an article on a new website called "solder by numbers" about kit building.
http://k9zw.wordpress.com/2008/11/28/solder-by-numbers-a-kit-builders-virtual-clubhouse/


4. Astronomy:
Water found on a moon of Saturn ?
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features/feature20081126.cfm

The ISS turns 10. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/10_years_of_the_iss_in_pi.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890

5. Others. -- none come to mind --

Well, that's good for now.
73
Scott

The Amateur's Code

Some good food for thought here.
73

Scott / KD5NJR

The Amateur's Code

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

--The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.

Tech Net Grand Opening

This Friday, December 5th, at 7:00 p.m., on 146.910, you will have the opportunity to ask and/or give advice on the W5BBS Tech Net serving the Tulsa metro area. Stop by, check in, and contribute to the chatter. See the Tech Net Blog. Information about problems and fixes will be documented here:

http://ke5omv.blogspot.com/

License, Upgrades and Renewals

Don’t Forget!
The Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club
Sponsors ARRL Accredited VE Testing On The
Second Saturday of Each Even Number Month.
The next VE session will be December 13, 2008.
1. At 505 E Kenosha Street in Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma.
2. All Classes of License are Tested
3. Walk In’s are Welcome!
4. Testing Starts at 9:30 A. M.
5. New License, Upgrades and Renewals.
6. All for the Same Low Price!
7. A Full Service VE Session!
8. Only One Around For Many Miles.
9. Talk In Sometimes Available On 146.910

Contact/Liaison - Don Doyle, AC5II
Phone Number – 918.379.0962

Google

We have been waiting for an easy way to show family and friends this blog.

Google has solved our problem.

In any google search window type: KE5LEP

Broken Arrow Ham Radio Breakfast will show up and when you click the link you will be here.



This saves us from Emailing friends the full URL

http://KE5LEP.blogspot.com/

Best Attendance Ever

Amateur Ham Radio operators from Northeast Oklahoma met for breakfast at Duffy's Resturant in Broken Arrow. Bob Mitchell (W2CSL) opened the event and welcomed all of the 21 operators that were in attendance. Bob and Virginia (KA2QHE) are the folks that we thank for motivating us to get together. Everyone was asked to state his or her Call Sign and to report how many miles were traveled to attend the breakfast. The most miles traveled was Dan Lairmore (W5YDL) with 62 miles. Don Roberts (KE5OMV) worked as the photographer for the day. He did such a fine job at the last breakfast that we are all grateful to see him repeat the effort. We all look forward to the next breakfast. Keep an eye on this BLOG for time and place information.