TRO SIGNAL BULLETIN 24 APR 16
 
TULSA REPEATER ORGANIZATION
P.O. BOX 1422
TULSA OK 74101
 
 
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FEATURED ITEMS
 
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WHAT'S IN YOUR KIT?  IMPORTANT UPDATE – MEETING POSTPONED
Remember those credit card commercials that asked, "What's in YOUR wallet?" Well, we're not being nosey or trying to sell you something, but we are looking for members to bring out their go-bags or go-kits for a bit of Show & Tell. Someone else might get a good idea for their own kit, or you might pick up an idea or two yourself!

I admit, I don't have much of a go-kit myself, but I have put together a portable station that I will discuss at the meeting.  Come out an find out what’s in the picture on the Facebook event page for the meeting:
 
 
MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED ONE WEEK!  Due to forecasts of a severe weather outbreak expected to impact the Tulsa area Tuesday night, the meeting has been postponed one week to 03 MAY.  It will be held the same time and place, 7 Pm at Tally’s, 11th & Yale.  Considering the possibility or ARES activations, go ahead and check your kits NOW!
 
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TRO Membership Fees Due!
That time of year again.  Time to break out the checkbook and fire up the ink pen, write out a check, address and stamp an envelope, and snail mail it to the address above.  Or you could take your check or cash to the TRO hamfest booth and pay in person.
What if you want to do it the 21st Century way, online?  Well, if you have a PayPal account, you can.  I know, because I did it that way.  You sign in to your account, select the Send and Request feature, then select Pay for Goods or Services..  The system will ask for an email.  Use wa5lvt@tulsahamradio.org.  Then once you’ve entered the correct email, set the amount to $25.00 US, add the description, “2016 TRO Membership Dues for < your name & callsign >,” designate the checking account or debit/credit card you wish to use, and submit.
Both you and Steve should receive confirmation emails when the payment is processed.  If you need additional help, contact me or Steve.
 
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May TRO Foxhunt
Kelly Walls, KD5HPG won the March Foxhunt, but no one found him this month, so he will still be the Fox on Saturday 21 MAY 16.  He will be on the 146.880 repeater, and he WILL NOT be hiding in Chandler Park.  I encourage everyone to come out to join the fun!
 
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Interested in Net Control training?
 
The Tulsa ARES organization is offering training to become a net control operator (NCO).  NCO’s are critically important to our ability to conduct proper nets during emergencies.  We are looking for ARES members that want to learn how to run a net.  The training will include an overview of NCO’ duties and best practices along with a place in a rotation that will allow practice.  Experienced NCO’s will be your mentors and help you along the way.
 
If you are interested please contact Paul Teel, WB5ANX@arrl.net, Ray Young (K5CFY) at broncoman351@sbcglobal.net, or Ben Joplin (WB5VST) at benj1@aol.com.  Date, time and location TBD.
 
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Upcoming MARS COMEX May 7th
 
The exercise will take place on Saturday May 7 between 6 AM CST and 6 PM.
Based on previous experience,  DOD will put requests for information into the MARS network early in the exercise.   Amateur Radio stations should expect MARS operators to come up on Amateur radio frequencies sometime in the mid morning hours with requests for information.
 
AMATEUR RADIO ACTIVITY
AMATEUR RADIO ACTIVITY IN THIS COMEX IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUAL, NON MARS AFFILIATED AMATEUR RADIO STATIONS TO SUPPORT A DOD ACTIVITY IN A REALISTIC, AD-HOC MANNER. STATE MARS DIRECTORS, THROUGH THEIR CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICERS (A) AND EMERGENCY COORDINATORS (AF) HAVE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR COORDINATING LOCAL, AD-HOC AMATEUR RADIO SUPPORT AND SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO COORDINATE THIS ACTIVITY WITH IINTERESTED LOCAL AMATEURS, GROUPS, AND CLUBS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS COMEX NO DISTINCTION IS INTENDED BETWEEN INDEPENDENT AMATEURS, ARES OR RACES AFFILIATED AMATEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
 
INTERNET AND STORE AND FORWARD TYPE SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE USED DURING THIS EXERCISE.
 
Bill Stewart WA9AQQ / AFD6SC
Deputy Director Region 6 Air Force MARS
 
 
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THE WEEKLY LINEUP
 
MONDAY
Packet Net @ 1900  145.01 AE5ME-15 digipeater
BAARC Net @ 2000 146.91 W5DRZ repeater
Norman 6M Net @ 2000 50.200 USB
W5VHF Weak Signal Society SSB Net @ 2000 144.190 SSB (Jimmy, KD5ZVE, Net Control in Claremore OK starts with beam pointing south and rotates clockwise during net)
Muskogee ARC Net @ 2100 146.745
Oklahoma ARES VOIP Net @ 2100 D-STAR Reflector 052B (Oklahoma Reflector), Echolink node 7203 (*WX_TALK*), or IRLP 9213.
 
TUESDAY
TRO Meeting @ 1900 Tally’s Good Food Café, 11th & Yale
Okmulgee County SKYWARN & ARES-OK Net @ 1900 Local 147.225+ 88.5 PL
RCWA (Claremore) Net @ 1900 147.09
NORA (Vinita) Net @ 2000 147.36  PL 88.5
1.25 cm SSB NET @2000  222.1 SSB
 
WEDNESDAY
Bartlesville ARES Net @ 2000 146.655  88.5 PL
KC5DBH (Rose, OK) Net @ 2100 146.985 110.9 PL
70 cm SSB NET  @2000 432.1 SSB
 
THURSDAY
Mayes County ARC (Pryor) Net @ 2000 147.06 88.5 PL
Tulsa ARES/RACES Net @ 2000 147.390 or 443,850 (see Public Service Events & Training for more details)
Side Winders On Two Net @ 2000 144.250 SSB (Jimmy, KD5ZVE, Net Control in Claremore OK starts with beam pointing south and rotates clockwise during net)
 
FRIDAY
Youth At Heart Net @ 1900 146.910 (PL 88,5)
 
SATURDAY
Tulsa 2 Meter Simplex Net  @ 2000  146.550 No offset, no tone
 
SUNDAY
ARES Oklahoma HF Net @ 2130 hrs UTC (1530 CST), Every Sunday 7.260 MHz (alt freq 3.900 MHz)+/- QRM
RCWA 70 CM Net @ 1900 444.350 repeater
USS Batfish & USS Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club Net @ 2000, KC5DBH Rose Repeater 146.985, 110.9 PL.
American Airlines Net @ 2100 147.000 or 147.345 (as backup) No PL required
 
 
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PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS & TRAINING
 
#ARES-Oklahoma Tulsa Regional Weekly Thursday Night Net
2000 hrs (8:00 PM)  Every Thursday
Weeks 1-3: 147.39 (no PL);
Weeks 4 & 5: TARC W5IAS UHF Superlink System 443.850 (East Tulsa hub), 442.000 (Mannford), 444.600 (Mounds/ NW Okmulgee Co.), all with (+) offset and 88.5 PL.
Back- up: 146.880 (PL 82.5, 88.5 or 141.3)
Repeater status: Report problems with any repeaters to the appropriate club: w5ias.com or tulsahamradio.org.
 
#ARES Oklahoma HF Net Weekly Sunday Afternoon Net
2130 hrs UTC (1630 CDT), Every Sunday
7.260 MHz (alt freq 3.900 MHz)+/- QRM
 
#Oklahoma ARES VOIP Net
2100 Every Monday
D-STAR Reflector 052B (Oklahoma Reflector), Echolink node 7203 (*WX_TALK*), or IRLP 9213
 
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TRO Public Service Events
 
Applications received for ADA Tour de Cure, FreeWheel Oklahoma and Bike MS, more details to come.
 
To volunteer for any TRO event, contact Kenneth Baucum, KG5CBM, at kg5cbm@tulsahamradio.org, or call 918-271-1435, or check the TRO Facebook Events page:
 
 
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Tulsa Amateur Radio Club Public Service Events
 
#Tour de Tulsa  Saturday 07 MAY 16
The TARC will once again provide communications and SAG support for this bike tour that features rides of 5.3, 22, 50, 62 and 100 miles.  For more information about the event itself, check their website:
 
 
To volunteer for TARC events, contact Jay Eimer, AD5PE, at ad5pe@arrl.net or 918.852.2885 or 918.371.9137.
 
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ON TAP: Maple Ridge Run in May.  Tour de Cure, Tulsa Tough and ARRL Field Day in June.  Details to follow soon.
 
 
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HAMFESTS
 
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Green Country Hamfest, 07 – 08 APR 17 (tentative)
Regular planning meetings are 1900 hrs., on the 2nd Thursday of every month, except summer, at the Rib Crib, 81st & Yale.  Next meeting will be 12 MAY 16.
 
 
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DAYTON HAMVENTION 20 – 22 MAY 16
 
Hara Arena, Dayton OH
 
 
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DALLAS HAM-COM  10 – 11 JUN 16
 
Irving Convention Center, Irving TX
 
 
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ON TAP: Ham Holiday in July, Texhoma Hamarama in October, Enid in November
 
 
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VE HAM RADIO TESTING
Walk-ins welcome at all sessions
 
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ARRL VEC SESSIONS:
 
Tulsa Repeater Organization
Third Thursday of odd-numbered months, 1900 (7 PM)
American Red Cross
10151 E 11th (11th & US 169)
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128
Next scheduled session: 19 MAY 16
Contact: Merlin Griffin WB5OSM at 918-520-7668 - leave message, or email: WB5OSM@hotmail.com
 
Broken Arrow Emergency Management Group
First Saturday of odd-numbered months - 0930 to 1100 (9:30 to 11 AM)
Broken Arrow Public Service Complex
1001 N 6th Street
Broken Arrow OK 74013
Next scheduled session: 07 MAY 16
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)
Broken Arrow Public Service Complex
1001 N 6th Street
Broken Arrow OK 74013
Next scheduled session: 11 JUN 16
Contact: Don Doyle AC5II at AC5II@arrl.net or 918-379-0962
 
RCWA  (New session in Owasso)
First Saturday of each quarter at 0900 (9:00 AM)
Bethel Baptist Church
10705 E 86th St N, Room 136 (133 overflow)
Owasso, OK
Enter at east doors from parking lot
Contact: Phil Stephens, W5PTT at:  W5PTT@cox.net
Next session: 02 JUL 16
 
Tulsa Amateur Radio Club (New session)
Details of regular schedule to come
Pentecostals of West Tulsa
2124 W 41st
First session: 21 MAY 16
 
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W5YI VEC SESSIONS:
 
Last Saturday of every even-numbered month, 1000 (10:00 AM)
Broken Arrow Public Safety Complex
1101 N. 6th Street
Broken Arrow, OK
Next scheduled session: 30 APR 16
Contact: Skipper Smith, NQ2J at: nq2j@mail.com, or 918-853-8118
 
 
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NETS
 
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Weekly Nets
 
Sunday
ARES Oklahoma HF Net @ 2130 hrs UTC (1530 CST), Every Sunday 7.260 MHz (alt freq 3.900 MHz)+/- QRM
RCWA 70 CM Net @ 1900 444.350 repeater
USS Batfish & USS Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club Net @ 2000, KC5DBH Rose Repeater 146.985, 110.9 PL.
American Airlines Net @ 2100 147.000 or 147.345 (as backup) No PL required
 
Monday
Packet Net @ 1900  145.01 AE5ME-15 digipeater
BAARC Net @ 2000 146.91 (PL 88.5) Except for the first Monday of each month (meeting that night)
Norman 6M Net @2000 50.200 USB
Muskogee ARC Net @2100 146.745
W5VHF Weak Signal Society SSB Net @ 2000 144.190 SSB (Jimmy, KD5ZVE, Net Control in Claremore OK starts with beam pointing south and rotates clockwise during net)
Oklahoma ARES VOIP Net @ 2100 D-STAR Reflector 052B (Oklahoma Reflector), Echolink node 7203 (*WX_TALK*), or IRLP 9213.
 
Tuesday
Okmulgee County SKYWARN & ARES-OK Net @1900 Local 147.225+ 88.5 PL
RCWA (Claremore) Net @ 1900 147.09
NORA (Vinita) Net @ 2000 147.36 88.5 PL
1.25 cm SSB Net @2000  222.1 SSB
Ladies Time On The Radio @ 2100  147.06  88.5 PL
 
Wednesday
Bartlesville ARES Net @ 2000 146.655  88.5 PL
KC5DBH (Rose, OK) Net @ 2100 146.985 110.9 PL
70 cm SSB Net  @2000 432.1 SSB
 
Thursday
Mayes County ARC (Pryor) Net @ 2000 147.06 88.5 PL
Tulsa ARES/RACES Net @ 2000 147.390 or 443,850 (see Public Service Events & Training for more details)
Side Winders On Two Net @ 2000 144.250 SSB (Jimmy, KD5ZVE, Net Control in Claremore OK starts with beam pointing south and rotates clockwise during net)
 
Friday
Youth At Heart Net @ 1900 146.910 (PL 88,5)
 
Saturday
Tulsa 2 Meter Simplex Net  @ 2000  146.550 No offset, no tone
 
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Monthly Nets
 
Oklahoma Statewide APRS Net @ 1300 Second Saturday of every month  144.390 (APRS standard digipeater frequency)
 
 
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CLUB MEETINGS
 
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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: POSTPONED until 03 MAY 16
Program: Go-kit Round Up – bring out your go-bags for a bit of Show & Tell
 
 
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Broken Arrow Amateur Radio Club (W5DRZ)
First Monday of each month 1900 hrs. (7 PM) except September and December
Broken Arrow Community Center
1500 South Main Street
Broken Arrow OK
Next scheduled meeting: 02 MAY 16
Program: Unknown at this time
 
 
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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: 17 MAY 16
Program: Unknown at this time
 
 
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American Airlines Amateur Radio Club (K5JME)
Last Saturday of each quarter (tentative) 0900 hrs. (9 AM) (Listen to Sunday night net for confirmation)
Martin East Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Road
Tulsa, OK
Next scheduled meeting: 26 JUN 16
 
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Tulsa Digital Radio Club (KT5DIG)
Second Saturday of every month  1300 hrs.
Broken Arrow Central Library
300 W Broadway
Next scheduled meeting: 14 MAY 16
Program: Unknown at this time
 
 
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Rogers County Wireless Association (WX5RC)
Second Saturday of every month 0900 (9 AM)
Golden Corral Restaurant 1405 West Will Rogers Boulevard
Claremore OK
Next scheduled meeting: 14 MAY 16
 
 
 
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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@gmail.com.  DO NOT send them as a reply to the WA5LVT Yahoo Group, unless you want the entire group to see them before I have a chance to review them.
 
73 de Doug KC5ZQM