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ARRL Louisiana Section (LA)Section Manager
Gary L. Stratton, K5GLS 8424 Kaw Ct Shreveport, LA 71107-9114 318-309-0023 k5gls@arrl.org |
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Monthly Summary for October 2008
News last updated: Fri, November 14, 2008 at 11:44 AM ET
Louisiana Section Summary
October 2008
Gary Stratton K5GLS SM
Upcoming Hamfests (See "Hamfests" page on ARRL.org for more detail):
December 20, 2008 Minden Amateur Radio Association (MARA), Minden Civic Center, 520 Broadway, Minden, LA.
January 17, 2009 Southeast Louisiana ARC (SELARC), University Center, 800 W University Ave, Hammond, LA.
April 25, 2009 LOUISIANA STATE CONVENTION Twin City Ham Club, Barak Shrine Temple, 6620 Frontage Road, Monroe, LA.
Section Appointments:
Jody Fontenot KB5RXZ EC Evangeline Parish
Kevin Thomas W5KGT EC Union Parish
Section Traffic Reports
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N5NVP |
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135 |
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124 |
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W5PY |
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116 |
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46 |
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K5MC |
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100 |
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79 |
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WD5TL |
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100 |
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19 |
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WC5M |
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92 |
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52 |
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N5MEL |
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60 |
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W5HUD |
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60 |
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KB5SDU |
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50 |
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AE5V |
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44 |
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NET |
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QNI |
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La. Tfc. Net |
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31 |
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539 |
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28 |
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280 |
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La. CW Net |
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62 |
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361 |
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84 |
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418 |
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La. Slow Net |
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DRN5: NET REPORT DRN5 CYC 1 AND CYC 2 For SEPTEMBER 2K8
60 Sessions, 679 messages listed, 679 cleared
for an efficiency rating 100%
0 MESSAGES NOT CLEARED
QTR 786 MINUTES
Representation:
To/From CYC4 100% BY: WB5ZED, W5CDX, W5CU.
To/From CAN 100% BY: WB5ZED,KC5OZT, W5CDX, WA4FNY.
Section ARES Statistics: ARES Members 448, Drills/Training 26 MH 98, Public Service Events 3 MH 4, Emergency Operations 1 MH 1, Total Operations 30 MH 103. ARES Net Sessions 63 Checkins 103.
EC Reports Received: Acadia/N5NVP, Allen/W5ELM, Avoyelles/KD5JZC, Calcasieu/WA5OZA, Beauregard/W5MVP, Bienville/KD5JJP, Caddo,Bossier/KG5ZY, Claiborne/KD5JJP, Evangeline/KB5RXZ, Franklin/N5ASA, Grant/AC5PW, Jefferson/KD5EWD, Lafourche/N5PJZ, Livingston/W5RR, Morehouse/KB5SAR, Orleans/NO5FD, Plaquemines/AE5RN, Rapides/KD5DFL, Richland/N5MEL, Sabine/WD5CQG, St. Helena/AI5B, St. Bernard/AE5RN, St. Charles/K5CFJ, St. Helina/AI5B, St. James/KE5JZM, St. John/AD5XJ, St. Mary/KA5LMZ, Tangipahoa/KD5PKS, Terrebonne/AD5XJ, Vermillion/KE5JXC, Vernon/WB5LHD, Washington/AI5B.
Other Reports Received: Virginia Bryant PIO, Jim N5NVP Affiliated Club Coordinator.
From Jim N5NVP: At the end of October 2008 we had 33 Active Affiliated Clubs. Eleven of these are Active Affiliated Special Service Clubs (SSCs). Additionally, there are 23 Inactive Affiliated Clubs.
It is a pleasure to know that clubs around the state are making Amateur Radio License classes available for people who are interested in getting their license. Thanks especially to Acadiana ARA for the class they initiated at the beginning of October 2008 for the class of eleven young folks. Thanks also to Southeast La Amateur Radio Club for their class which ended at the end of October with a total of eleven people passing their exam. Keep up the good work.
Other News:
An author among us: Duane Stradley KM5O has written "The Merchant of Damascus" a Christian historical fiction. Checkout his website: www:http//duanestradleybooks.com
Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day Coming: The Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day begins at 0000 UTC on December 6 and will last 24 hours. This is an event in which ham radio operators work the 100 National Weather Service stations throughout America - this time just for the fun of it.
For 364 days of the year, Amateur Radio operators with the Skywarn program provide the National Weather Service with critical, ground level reporting of major weather events. But one day a year, the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, and Skywarn join in recognizing the hams' service and light up the airwaves just for fun.
While some sites will use communications modes including PSK-31, RTTY, packet, and CW, most stations will operate on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, and 2 meter frequencies using voice communications. The use of repeaters to make contacts is allowed. VoIP modes like IRLP and Echolink are also encouraged. There are no specific band plans for the event but participants are encouraged to make all contacts using portions of the bands available to Technician or General class licensees. The Extra portion of the bands may be used if band conditions get crowded. Contact as many radio operators and NWS stations as you can and exchange your signal strength, location, and current weather. After the event, participants can file for a great Weather Service Skywarn certificate by sending your electronic logsvia email to Matthew.Mehle@noaa.gov.
Get ready for the Skywarn Recognition Day 0000 UTCfor 24 hoursDecember 6.Skywarn Recognition Day isa fun Saturday. It may even bring out the sunspots! Further detailscan be foundat http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/10/30/10417/
Louisiana Memorial Scholarship: I encourage clubs and individuals to contribute to the Louisiana Memorial Scholarship and encourage licensed college students to apply for the annual $500 scholarship available to them. The application period is October 1, 2008, to February 1, 2009.
Nominations for Handiham ASM ends November 30, 2008. If you know of a deserving candidate, please notify Gary K5GLS at K5GLS@arrl.org.
Silent Keys: I am sorry to report that Clancey Lafleur K5UFO and Ray A. Rasberry WB5LKR are Silent Keys. Correction from last month GENE WAGES, SK. His call should have been reported as KD5LZZ.
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