TRO SIGNAL BULLETIN 21 OCT 12

TULSA REPEATER ORGANIZATION
P.O. BOX 1422
TULSA, OK 74101
http://www.tulsahamradio.org/index.html

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Change to ARES/RACES Net - Important Update!
Go-Kit Suggestions
Route 66 Marathon, 17 - 18 NOV 12
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Change to ARES/RACES Net - Important Update!
The Tulsa Area ARES/RACES Net is now the ARES-Oklahoma Tulsa Metro Zone 5 weekly Thursday night net.
The time is still 2000 hrs. (8 PM), but the frequency has changed. It is now on the Tulsa Amateur Radio Club's W5IAS UHF Superlink System. The hub of the system is 443.850. Other repeaters on the system located inside or near Zone 5 are the 442.000 Mannford, the 444.600 Mounds, and the 443.100 Muskogee repeaters. All of these repeaters have a standard positive offset of 5 MHz, and a PL of 88.5.
You can find other repeaters on the system at www.w5ias.com or www.oklahomarepeatersociety.org.
The 146.880 (with a standard negative offset of 600 KHz and PL of either 88.5 or 141.3) will continue to serve as a backup.
Many thanks to the leaders of the TARC for the use of the Link!
Go-Kit Suggestions
As I discussed last week, ham radio activities are winding down, and even though holiday activities are ramping up, we can still find ourselves with some extra downtime to devote to our wonderful hobby. One of the things I mentioned was to work on your go-kit. Well, I have a couple of suggestions for items to include in your kit.
First is a copy of your go-kit list. Why would you want to include a copy of the list in the kit itself? If you go on an extended activation, when it is time to return home, you will probably have to collect all the items that you removed from the kit during the activation. If you have a copy of the list, you can make sure that you don't leave anything behind that you would have to replace once you got home and inventoried your kit.
With that in mind, consider adding some items for giveaway in your kit. The more volunteers that show up for an activation, the more likely that someone is going to show up without a flashlight, or their flashlight is broke. If you have a cheap one in your kit for giveaway, you can give it to them, and hang on to your good flashlight. Sometimes you can find flashlights that cost only a buck or two that will be good enough to get someone through an activation, and sometimes they will come in a package of 2 or 3 for just a few bucks. While you're at it, EXTRA EXTRA batteries would also be a good addition to your kit. (And no, that is not a typo!) I sure that as you look over your kit, you can think of other items that, if you have the money, would be good to have extras of, just for giveaway.
Route 66 Marathon, 17 - 18 NOV 12
The TRO will provide communications for this event on both Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers can sign up to work either day, or both days.
The 5K and Fun Run will be run on Saturday November 17, 2012, and both will start and finish at Veteran's Park at 19th and Boulder. These runs are primarily for practice for those runners not sure they want to do a full marathon, or they desire extra training before the main event.
The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay will be run on Sunday November 18, 2012. All Sunday races start at 7th and Main and finish at Veteran's Park.
For more information about the event itself, check their website: http://route66marathon.com/.
Marathon officials are expecting a sellout, so the need will be great. This will also be an excellent opportunity to represent amateur rado to the public.
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PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS & TRAINING

ARES-OKLAHOMA ZONE 5 Weekly Thursday Night NET
2000 hrs (8:00 PM) , Every Thursday
TARC W5IAS UHF Superlink System 443.850 (East Tulsa hub), 442.000 (Mannford), 444.600 (Mounds/ NW Okmulgee Co.), or 443.100 (Muskogee), all with (+) offset and 88.5 PL.
Backup on 146.880 (PL 88.5 or 141.3), or 147.390 (second backup)
Repeater status: Report problems with any repeaters to the appropriate club: www.w5ias.com or www.tulsahamradio.org.
Route 66 Marathon, 17 - 18 NOV 12
The TRO will provide communications for this event on both Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers can sign up to work either day, or both days.
The 5K and Fun Run will be run on Saturday November 17, 2012, and both will start and finish at Veteran's Park at 19th and Boulder. These runs are primarily for practice for those runners not sure they want to do a full marathon, or they desire extra training before the main event.
The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay will be run on Sunday November 18, 2012. All Sunday races start at 7th and Main and finish at Veteran's Park.
For more information about the event itself, check their website: http://route66marathon.com/.
To volunteer, contact Tom Stroud, KD5OPH at KD5OPH@tulsahamradio.org, or call 918-695-3735, or if you are on Facebook, go to the TRO Events page:
ON TAP: Post Oak Challenge in February, and Storm Spotter training from January through March. Details to follow soon.

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HAMFESTS

Green Country Hamfest, March 8 & 9, 2013
Regular planning meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Rib Crib, 81st & Yale. Next meeting should be on 08 NOV 12.
http://www.greencountryhamfest.org/

Enid Hamfest, Enid OK - November 3, 2012
http://www.enidarc.org/

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VE HAM RADIO TESTING

Walk-ins are welcome at the following ARRL affiliated sessions:

Tulsa Repeater Organization
Third Thursday of odd-numbered months, 1900 (7 PM), except March
American Red Cross
10151 E 11th (11th & US 169)
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128
Next scheduled session: 15 NOV 12
Contact: Merlin Griffin WB5OSM at 918-520-7668 - leave message, or email: WB5OSM@hotmail.com

First Saturday of odd numbered months - 0930 to 1100 (9:30 to 11 AM)
Hardesty Regional Library
8316 E 93rd Street
Tulsa, OK 74133
Next scheduled session: 03 NOV 12
Contact: Loyd Beeson, AE5MM at ae5mm@arrl.net or 918.638.2393 (text msg or voice)

Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club
Second Saturday of EVEN numbered months at 0930 (9:30 AM)
Church of Christ
505 East Kenosha Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Next scheduled session: 08 DEC 12
Contact: Don Doyle AC5II at AC5II@arrl.net or 918-379-0962

All testing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY at this W5YI session:

American Airlines Amateur Radio Club
Last Saturday of every even numbered month, 0945 (9:45 AM)
Martin East Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Road
Tulsa, OK
Next scheduled session: 27 OCT 12
Contact: John Campbell, K5ENA, at k5ena@cox.net, or 918 346-8284


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NETS

Sunday
American Airlines net @ 2100 147.000 or 147.345 (as backup) No PL required
ARES Oklahoma HF Net @2130Hrs UTC, Every Sunday 7.260 MHz (alt freq 3.900 MHz)+/- QRM

Monday
BAARC net @ 2000 146.91
Muskogee ARC net @2100 146.745

Tuesday
RCWA (Claremore) net @ 1900 147.09
NORA (Vinita) net @ 2000 147.36 88.5 PL

Wednesday
Youth At Heart net @ 1900 146.91
Bartlesville ARES net @ 2000 146.76
KC5DBH (Rose, Okla) net @ 2100 146.985 110.9 PL

Thursday
Mayes County ARC (Pryor) net @ 2000 147.06 88.5 PL
Tulsa ARES/RACES net @ 2000 146.88 (see Public Service Events & Training for more details)
USS Batfish & USS Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club Net @ 2000 146.910
Side Winders On Two net @ 2000 144.250 ssb
Okmulgee ARES/RACES net @ 2100 147.225 (inactive)

Friday
Youth At Heart net @ 1900 147.09
Tech Net @ 2000 146.910

Saturday
Simplex Net @ 2100 146.550



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CLUB MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES

Tulsa Repeater Organization (WA5LVT)
Fourth Tuesday of each month except June (Field Day), and possibly December (Christmas)
Location: Tally's Good Food Cafe, 11th & Yale
Next scheduled meeting: 23 OCT 12
Program: Unknown at this time
http://www.tulsahamradio.org/index.html

Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club (W5BBS)
First Monday of each month 1900 hrs. (7 PM)
Broken Arrow Community Center
1500 South Main Street
Broken Arrow OK
Next scheduled meeting: 05 NOV 12
Program: Unknown at this time

Tulsa Amateur Radio Club (W5IAS)
Third Tuesday of each month 1900 hrs. (7 PM)
Room M Keplinger Hall, University of Tulsa
441 South Gary Place (West of 5th and Harvard)
Tulsa OK
Next scheduled meeting: 20 NOV 12
Program: Unknown at this time
http://www.w5ias.com/

American Airlines Amateur Radio Club (K5JME)
Last Saturday of each month 0900 hrs. (9 AM)
Martin East Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Road
Tulsa, OK
Next scheduled meeting: 27 OCT 12
 http://k5jme-aaarc.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx


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Request For Feedback

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73 de Doug KC5ZQM