TRO SIGNAL BULLETIN 08 DEC 12

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

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Broken Links
Post Oak Challenge 2013
Spotter Training Schedule
A New Tradition?

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Broken Links
I received an e-mail this week about a broken link in the Bulletin.  The message did not specify which link was broken, so I checked every one before starting on this issue.  The only broken link I found was the one for the American Airlines Amateur Radio Club.  I couldn't find an active link with current information about the club, so I removed that link.  The link for the Broken Arrow ARC wasn't broken, but their website address has changed, so I changed the link.
I suppose the broken link that prompted the original message might have been to one of the files I mentioned in the item about Becoming A Better Communicator - Revisited.  If you have problems accessing those files from Mediafire, send me an email and I'll directly send you back the files.  Use the addy given in the Feedback section instead of the WA5LVT yahoogroup addy.
 
Post Oak Challenge 2013
The Post Oak Challenge will happen on Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3. 2013, based at the Post Oak Lodge, northwest of downtown Tulsa.  Saturday races include distances of 10, 25 and 50 km, on trails on the Lodge property.  Sunday races are quarter, half, and full marathons, on a combination of trails, paved and gravel roads.  The TRO will again provide communications for this event.  For more information about the event itself, check their website:
 
 
Spotter Training Schedule
The Tulsa National Weather Service Office has already posted their Storm Spotter Training Schedule for 2013.  It does not have a large number of dates listed yet, but it does show Tulsa listed for Saturday, February 16, 2013.  I'm sure that Broken Arrow will have their session on the first Monday in March.  Keep an eye on the schedule here:
 
 
 
A New Tradition?
Us hams are peculiar creatures.  On the one hand, we are innovators, often having a hand in the development and implementation of new technology.  On the other hand, we have our traditions.  Sometimes, it seems like those traditions include some things that are distasteful.
One unfortunate incident within the last year or so could have been prevented with an application of courtesy.  While reflecting on this event, I remembered that courtesy is the first item in the Radio Amateur's Code.
In light of this, I would like to propose a new tradition.  In addition to the usual introductions to start our club meetings, have someone read the Radio Amateur's Code, and maybe lead the members in reciting it.  Maybe this will help prevent future misunderstandings and problems.
If you want a copy of the code, here's a link:
 

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PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS & TRAINING

ARES-Oklahoma Tulsa Metro 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.

Tulsa ABATE Toys For Tots Toy Run, 09 DEC 12
The TARC will also stage the Toys for Tots Toy Run, Sunday 09 DEC 12. Motorcycle enthusiasts will line up at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds to collect toys for the Marine Corps Toys For Tots campaign. To volunteer for this event, contact Jay Eimer, AD5PE, ad5pe@arrl.net or 918.852.2885 or 918.371.9137.

 
Post Oak Challenge 2013
Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3. 2013.  To volunteer, contact Tom Stroud, KD5OPH at KD5OPH@tulsahamradio.org, or call 918-695-3735.
 
Spotter Training Schedule
January through March, across the entire Tulsa NWS County Warning Area.  In the Tulsa area, one is scheduled for 16 FEB 13.
 
ON TAP: Storm season begins in March, Maple Ridge Run and Tour de Tulsa in May. 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/

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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: 13 JAN 13
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: 05 JAN 13
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: 09 FEB 13
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: 29 DEC 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 @ 1700 146.91
Bartlesville ARES net @ 2000 146.76
KC5DBH (Rose, OK) 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: 18 DEC 12
Program: Joint Christmas Party with the TARC
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: 07 JAN 12
Program: Unknown at this time
http://w5drz.org/

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: 18 DEC 12
Program: Joint Christmas Party with the TRO at Tally's, 11th & Yale
 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: 29 DEC 12


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Request For Feedback

For the Bulletin to continue to be the useful tool I intend it to be, I need your feedback. I need to know of any items that I should add, remove or change. I will consider all suggestions.

Plus any comments about the quality or the handling of the Bulletin will be appreciated.

Please send any comments, corrections, additions, etc., to kc5zqm@cox.net. DO NOT send them as a reply to the WA5LVT Yahoogroup, unless you want the entire group to see them before I have a chance to review them.

73 de Doug KC5ZQM