Happy New Year Just the Beginning ~ John Dyer, KM6DXY. Annual Christmas Party (2017) ~ John Dyer, KM6DXY

Transcription

1 January 2018 In This Issue Happy New Year The Official Newsletter of the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association Volume 2, Number 1 Happy New Year Just the Beginning Annual Christmas Party It is incredible how time marches on when you re not looking. It seemed like only yesterday that I was attending my very first Hamvention in Palm Springs. That was in February 2017! Since time does pass, whether I want it to or not, I would like to take a moment and wish everyone the Best for We hope to do bigger and even better things this year, an active year too. Guest Speakers & Presentation 2018 Event Planning and Calendar Membership and Dues ARRL Calendar of Events TARA Calendar of Events Important Information Local Repeaters Club Websites TARA Officers & Committee s TARA Meeting & Club Information Membership Application Contact Us Annual Christmas Party (2017) th The Annual Christmas Party was held on December 16 at Gracian s at 5:30 pm. It didn t take long for the room to fill with people and conversation. Along with a great meal, we had a raffle as well as a gift exchange. Several prizes were offered in the raffle ranging from gift certificates; to radios and the ultimate prize was a backpack with a loop antenna. Along with a great end to 2017, we did handle a small amount of business. The revised ByLaws were voted on and approved. Guest Speakers and Presentation Visit us on Facebook! TARAtehachapiamateurradio Visit our Website! tehachapiareahams.yolasite.com Mail: Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA) Tehachapi, CA Suggestions or Comments Via Mail: The Dummy Load Attn: John Dyer We had two guest speakers at our meeting this month. The first was Michael Gruett with the Bear Valley Springs DPAC or Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council. He spoke for several minutes to introduce himself and the BVS DPAC. We can look forward to a more presentations from Michael and how our club may be able to work with them in the future. Our second speaker and presenter was our very own Charlie Flint (KG6CMF). Charlie talked about several of his antenna projects. Unfortunately, we were short on time and Charlie was only able to speak for about 1520 minutes. I m hoping that we could have him back to talk more about them and maybe, just a suggestion, help us build one. One of the projects that I am personally interested in building, particularly as a group, would be the antenna used in T Hunts or Fox Hunts. You might recall that Phil Dolber (W6WBT) and the NASA Armstrong Amateur Radio club hosted their Spring Transmitter Hunt last April. While I plan to participate in the event this year (I was just a photographer last year), I think this would be a great opportunity for a great time, good food and an excuse to build some antenna s! Just mentioning this event in conjunction with Charlie s presentation leads me into our next topic. Event Planning and our Annual Calendar of Events for 2018!

2 KM6DXY Tehachapi, CA Via To: Subject: The Dummy Load Newsletter Or Click Here 2018 Event Planning and Calendar As part of this newsletter, I have tried to include events that will be taking place over the next two to three months. These events are mostly ARRL contests, however, some included other events as I became aware of them. I suggested, at the January meeting, that we have an annual planning meeting and use that venue to plan all club activities, ham radio related events and ARRL contests for In lieu of a printed calendar, Phil Dolber (W6WBT) suggested creating an online version that can posted online. To help build this calendar, everybody s input is necessary. Please submit any and all events to me to be included. My address is KM6DXY@ARRL.net Membership and Dues It s that time of year. As you know, every year about this time we need all our members to renew their membership with the club. You will find a copy of the membership application attached to this months newsletter. The fees are simple: $25.00/year per member. If you have family living at home with you, they can join for an additional $12.50/year. Attending school, college or trade school? No problem, your membership is even less. ARRL CALENDAR of EVENTS events sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). We will review the calendar on their website monthly and update the list below. You may also find information on their website at: February School Club Roundup 1718 International DX CW March International DX Phone April Rookie Roundup Phone HAMFEST/CONVENTION 03/17/2018 Hamfest 2018 Location: Loomis, CA Type: ARRL Hamfest Sponsor: Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club Website: Learn More

3 TARA CALENDAR of EVENTS events sponsored by or involving the participation of our club. We will review the calendar on a monthly basis and update you accordingly. All dates are subject to change. January Breakfast (Mulligan Room, Bear Valley Springs) February Board Meeting, Gracian s 6:30pm 8 Club Meeting, Mountain Aire 7:00pm 22 AERES Committee Meeting 24 Breakfast (Mulligan Room, Bear Valley Springs) IMPORTANT INFORMATION events sponsored by or involving the participation of our club. We will review the calendar on a monthly basis and update you accordingly. LOCAL REPEATER INFORMATION TARA APRS Digipeater No Tone KA6PTJ3 APRS BVS APRS Digipeater: No Tone WA6LDQ3 APRS BVS Repeater: Backup Freq Hz Tone W6SLZ BVS Repeater: Hz Tone W6SLZ Tehachapi Repeater: Hz Tone KI6HHU Tehachapi Repeater: Hz Tone KG6KKV Tehachapi : No Tone Tehachapi : No Tone Overlooks Bakersfield Local Local ATTENTION: For those interested in monitoring dispatch for the Bear Valley Springs Police Department All dispatch for BVSPD will be handled by the Kern County Sheriff s Department KCSO Eastern Dispatch: KCSO East TAC:

4 CLUB & Other WEBSITES TARA TARA Facebook Page: AVARC BVSERT KCCVARC ARRL: WKCARES: TARA Officers and Committee s President: Phill Turok (AE5PT, phill.turok@gmail.com) 1 st Vice President: Dan Mason (AB6DM, imprezaspeed@yahoo.com) 2 nd Vice President: John Dyer (KM6DXY, km6dxy@arrl.net) Secretary: Valerie Mason (KK6WLQ, val3mason@yahoo.com) Treasurer: Sylvia Dolber (KD6UUC, sylviaquilts@gmail.com) Web Page: Dan Mason (AB6DM, imprezaspeed@yahoo.com) Facebook: Phil Dolber (W6WBT, w6wbt@arrl.net) TARA Meeting and Club Membership Information The Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (except for July no meeting). Our meetings are held at the Mountain Aire Estates Activities Center, 600 South Dennison Road in Tehachapi, Ca. Drive in the entrance and the Activities Center is straight ahead. T.A.R.A. Member Annual Dues: Additional Family Member: $25.00/year $12.50/per person Club address: T.A.R.A., PO Box 1681, Tehachapi, CA Membership Application On the last page of this newsletter is a copy of our Membership Application. Please share this with any friends, family or neighbors that are either Hams or may be interested in Amateur Radio. Applications can and will be accepted at all club meetings. If you prefer, you may mail your application along with the applicable dues to the club Post Office Box as follows: Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA)

5 MEMBERSHIP TYPE (Check all that apply) Tehachapi, CA New Member Individual $25.00 / Year Renewal Family $12.50 / Additional Family Member / Year APPLICANT INFORMATION TEHACHAPI AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 1681 TEHACHAPI, CA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Date of Application Call Sign License Classification / License Held Technician General Extra First Name Last Name Street Address Apt. / Unit City State Zip Code Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number ( ) ( ) Address Background Have you ever been convicted of a crime, felony, etc.? If so, please provide details below: No Yes Details: Other Memberships ARRL ARES RACES CERT OTHER Family Members in Household (Fill out only if completing a Family Membership) Call Sign Class (T/G/E) First & Last Name Age Amount Paid Cash / Check Date Approval Applicant Signature: Date: Revised October 12, 2017