Friday, June 27, 2008

Child Found By Ham Operater

A 2 year old boy which wondered into a cornfield and went missing

around 10:00pm Thursday was found today. Rick Russell KG4BFG

of Powell Tennessee,along with several other Amateur Operaters,Jefferson County Sheriff

Deputies and Rescue Squad,as well as the Knox County Sheriff's Deputies and Air Watch

helped with search efforts in Jefferson County Tennessee,just off Silver Lane, for Cody Humbard,

a 2 year old child who wandered into a cornfield last night and was found shortly

after 9:00 am this morning when Rick Russell walked up on him, during the search. The search had lasted all night

according to reports from the news media and those who had started the search last night. The boy's

grandmother had told the police the family searched for the child for about a half hour, before calling 911 to

get more help for the search.. There was a lot of concern due to the ponds in the area, that he may

get close to them but all that concern had left this morning after Rick Russell found Cody. Request for more help by John,KI4YZG, another local Ham Operater,

was transmitted over the 145.470 repeater owned by Mr. Tim Berry, Over 100 people was involved in the search. Our thanks to Rick Russell, Paul Belcher W4ZAZ, who brought Rick Russell, Scott and John, and all the Amateur Radio Operaters, all the Emergency Personal and Citizens who helped with the search and rescue of little Cody..

Click Below For A Clip from the local news network's....

http://www.volunteertv.com/news/headlines/22004384.html

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=60094 &catid=2

Our Thanks To All Who Participated In The Search & Rescue Again,

from the 470 Amateur Radio Rat Pack Group,and Also From Mr. Tim Berry

WB4GBI..

Rick & Cathy Sawaya

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Rick Sawaya Sr N4JTQ &
Cathy Sawaya KI4YPO
2005 Spence Mountain Loop
Sevierville,TN 37876
865.429.2422
Monitor 145.470 & 444.300
Member Of SCARS,ECARS,SSCC
OMISS,MWCC

Donations to the 145.470 send to:
Tim Berry
214 Echodale Rd
Knoxville TN 37920

Monday, June 23, 2008

Pre Field Day 470 News Letter

Field Day 2008 is upon us ....Yes this weekend June 28-29

is Field Day so we are sending the News Letter out a little

early with Field Day information.. Hope that all have a

Super Time this weekend.........

W1AW Announces 2008 Field Day Bulletin Schedule

Stations active during ARRL Field Day -- June 28-29 -- are eligible to receive 100 bonus points for copying the special Field Day bulletin transmitted by W1AW (or K6KPH on the West Coast) according to the schedule below. You must include an accurate copy of the message in your Field Day submission. The Field Day bulletin must be copied via Amateur Radio; it will not be included in Internet bulletins sent out from Headquarters and will not be posted to Internet BBS sites.

W1AW Field Day Bulletin Schedule

Day	Mode	Pacific	Mountain	Central	Eastern
FRIDAY	CW	5 PM	6 PM	7 PM	8 PM
	Teleprinter	6 PM	7 PM	8 PM	9 PM
	Phone	6:45 PM	7:45 PM	8:45 PM	9:45 PM
	CW	8 PM	9 PM	10 PM	11 PM

SATURDAY	CW	7 AM	8 AM	9 AM	10 AM
	Phone	8 AM	9 AM	10 AM	11 AM
	CW	5 PM	6 PM	7 PM	8 PM
	Teleprinter	6 PM	7 PM	8 PM	9 PM
	Phone	6:45 PM	7:45 PM	8:45 PM	9:45 PM

SUNDAY	CW	7 AM	8 AM	9 AM	10 AM
	Phone	8 AM	9 AM	10 AM	11 AM
	PSK31	9 AM	10 AM	11 AM	12 PM

W1AW will operate on the regularly published frequencies. The special PSK31 bulletin will be transmitted on the regular W1AW teleprinter frequencies.

CW frequencies: 1.8175, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675, 28.0675 and 147.555 MHz.

Teleprinter frequencies (includes PSK31): 3597.5, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095, 28.095 and 147.555 MHz.

Phone frequencies: 1.855, 3.990, 7.290, 14.290, 18.160, 21.390, 28.590 and 147.555 MHz.

K6KPH Field Day Bulletin Schedule

The Maritime Radio Historical Society's K6KPH will transmit the 2008 W1AW Field Day message for the benefit of West Coast stations on 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975 and 21.0675 MHz, CW only. The frequencies for K6KPH Teleprinter (RTTY and FEC AMTOR) will be 7.095 and 14.095 MHz. The K6KPH schedule is accurate as of June 17, 2008.

SATURDAY	CW	7:30 AM	8:30 AM	9:30 AM	10:30 AM
	CW	5:30 PM	6:30 PM	7:30 PM	8:30 PM
	Teleprinter	6:30 PM	7:30 PM	8:30 PM	9:30 PM

SUNDAY	CW	7:30 AM	8:30 AM	9:30 AM	10:30 AM
	Teleprinter	9:30 AM	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	12:30 PM

The following is a list of Field Day Locations Participating.....

List By State/Province

Tennessee

KF4L, TN
N8BMB, TN
NA4K, TN
W4BBB, TN
W4FLO, TN
KE4ZBI, Atoka, TN
W4BS, Bartlett, TN
W4EM, Bartlett, TN
WB4KOG, Bartlett, TN
W4UD, Bristol, TN
W4AM, Chattanooga, TN
W4GZX, Cleveland, TN
N4ECW, Cookeville, TN
WC4DC, DICKSON, TN
KF4ZQA, Elizabethton, TN
N4FR, Franklin, TN
W4WC, Greeneville, TN
W4YXA, HERMITAGE, TN
K4TTC, Hohenwald, TN
WF4Q, Jackson, TN
KE4RX, Kingston, TN
KG4NLF, Knoxville, TN
WC4AR, Lebanon, TN
W4UOT, Manchester, TN
WM4CC, Manchester, TN
W4OLB, Maryville, TN
KJ4ELF, Millington, TN
W2IQ, Morristown, TN
AG4OA, Parrottsville, TN
W4PL, Signal Mountain, TN
W4SCA, Signal Mountain, TN
N4SDM, Smyrna, TN
K4RFT, Union City, TN

Kentucky

K4K, Ashland, KY
KY4BG, Bowling Green, KY
WA4UXJ, Campbellsville, KY
W4CDA, Danville, KY
KI4HUS, Draffenville, KY
KY4X, Glasgow, KY
KY4MT, Hazard, KY
K4CO, Independence, KY
KY7ET, Independence, KY
K4KJQ, Lexington, KY
K4UKH, Lexington, KY
AE4QL, London, KY
KY4KY, Louisville, KY
W4CN, Louisville, KY
K4MSU, Murray, KY
WB4CWF, Nicholasville, KY
K4HY, Owensboro, KY
W4NJA, Paducah, KY
KI4OIP, Prestonsburg, KY
AA4NJ, RICHMOND, KY
KY4WC, Versailles, KY

North Carolinia

K4OGB, NC
W4GOL, NC
W4YK, NC
WD4FVO, NC
W4DW, Apex, NC
NC4ZO, Asheboro, NC
W4MOE, Asheville, NC
K4SWR, BENSON, NC
NC4LC, Boger, NC
NC4ML, Carthage, NC
N4C/W4NYR, Casar, NC
K4WO, Elizabeth City, NC
W4BLA, Elizabethtown, NC
K4MN, Fayetteville, NC
K4GNC, Gastonia, NC
W4AMC, Greenville, NC
K4EG, Haw River, NC
K4KQ, Hickory/Newton/Catawba County, NC
W4EZ, Hillsborough, NC
KF4WOD, HUDSON, NC
W4UA, Jamestown, NC
W4FD, Jefferson, NC
N4QLX, Kernersville, NC
W4OIX, Kinston, NC
N4PY, Louisburg, NC
W4HOG, Marion, NC
N4GAS, McAddenville, NC
W4BFB, Mint Hill, NC
NC4UC, Monroe, NC
W4YIU, Morganton, NC
W4DCG, Nashville, NC
W4EWN, New Bern, NC
N4PRS, Oriental, NC
KC4KME, Plumtree, NC
N4IV, Reidsville, NC
WO8L, Reidsville, NC
N4UED, Roanoke Rapids, NC
W4EXU, Salisbury, NC
NC4CC, Sanford, NC
NA4CC, Shelby, NC
N4GM, Southport, NC
W4SNC, Statesville, NC
NA4GC, Summerfield, NC
NC4CA, Townsville, NC
AC4RC, WILMINGTON, NC
WA4WAR, Wilson, NC
W4NC, Winston-Salem, NC

Georgia

N4AC, GA
W4CVY, GA
W4BTI, Acworth, GA
N4N, Alpharetta, GA
K4FAR, Americus, GA
N4TII, Atlanta, GA
KI4DZY, Blairsville, GA
W4ECA, Bloomingdale, GA
K4WOC, Calhoun, GA
AI4GL, Canton, GA
WA4EOC, Canton, GA
W4FWD, Carrollton, GA
KB2SEO, Chatsworth, GA
KF4GHF, CONYERS, GA
W4TIY, Dallas, GA
W4DRC, Dalton, GA
NB8N, Ellijay, GA
W4DV, Grovetown, GA
W4RSC, Hiram, GA
AB4GA, Hogansville, GA
K4BEH, Jasper, GA
K4B, Kingsland, GA
W4GTA, LaFayette, GA
W4GR, Lawrenceville, GA
K4OD, Macon, GA
W4M, Milledgeville, GA
KJ4DWC, Monroe, GA
K4SEX, Newnan, GA
NE4GA, Nicholson, GA
W4ABP, Oakwood, GA
W4VO, Rome, GA
NF4GA, Roswell, GA
K4NLX, Savannah, GA
WX4BWK, St Simons Island, GA
W4BOC, Stone Mountain, GA
K4KNS, Strom Thurmond Lake, GA
W4UCJ, Thomasville, GA
W4PVW, Tifton, GA
W4VLD, Valdosta, GA
WE4RC, Walnut Grove, GA
WR4MG, Warner Robins, GA
W4EEE, Watkinsville, GA
WR4BC, Winder, GA

Virginia

AI4IO, VA
K4XY, VA
W4OVH, VA
W4HFH, Alexandria, VA
W4AVA, Arlington, VA
W4WVP, Arlington, VA
W8MOP, BASTIAN, VA
K4KDJ, Blacksburg, VA
W4LCA, Boydton, VA
W4CAR, Chesapeake, VA
W4HZL, Gloucester, VA
N4MI, Goochland, VA
W4HPT, Hampton, VA
W3BSA, Haymarket, VA
K4YM, Heathsville, VA
K4LRG, Leesburg, VA
K4US, Lorton, VA
K4VOC, Lovettsville, VA
K4CQ, Lynchburg, VA
KI4YPR, Martinsville, VA
KG4RRN, McLean, VA
K4OO, Meadows of Dan, VA
W4VA, Midland, VA
W4NPS, Norfolk, VA
W4POX, Portsmouth, VA
W4PWC, Prince William, VA
N4NRV, Pulaski, VA
W4GOV, Purcellville, VA
W4ML, Richmond, VA
W4RAT, Richmond, VA
W4ZA, Richmond, VA
W4FCR, Rocky Mount, VA
WT4RA, Smithfield, VA
W4HCH, South Boston, VA
K4TS, Stafford County, VA
W4XD, Staunton/Harrisonburg, VA
K4NVA, Sterling, VA
K4RC, Toano, VA
W4CA, Troutville, VA
W4UG, Virginia Beach, VA
N4ARI, Williamsburg (York County), VA
W4IY, Woodbridge, VA

Contest Rules lick Below.....

http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/fd.html

What Is Field Day?

ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in Amateur Radio. On the fourth full weekend in June, tens of thousands of Amateur Radio operators gather for a public demonstration of our service. Field Day is part educational event, part operating event, part public relations event -- and all about fun!

Amateur Radio is about knowledge and growth. It is a hobby and service that truly offers "something for everyone." Amateur Radio embraces both the old and new. While CW may no longer be a testing element, it is still a strong and favorite operating mode for many. Many operators are embracing digital technologies -- from RTTY, to newer digital modes like PSK31 and Olivia. Phone operation also has new frontiers to be explored with digitized voice, VoIP and IRLP. And this is why Field Day -- the largest annual on-the-air operating event -- is so exciting. It gives all -- the old timer and the newcomer, the brass-pounder and the computer-assisted operator -- the chance to share and teach the broad range of modes and technologies we find in Amateur Radio.

Field Day is truly the time in which we bring Amateur Radio to Main Street USA. By setting up in parking lots, malls, Emergency Operations Centers, parks and even at home, Amateur Radio operators learn skills that will allow them to better serve their communities. Setting up in these public venues gives added public relations value -- their friends and neighbors can see and experience the fun and public service capability that their "ham radio" neighbors bring to the community

Field Day

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This article is about amateur radio operating events. For other definitions of 'field day' see: Wiktionary entry on 'have a field day'. For the outdoor trade show, see agricultural show and field day. For the school event, see Sports Day . For the Canadian band see Field Day (band). For community events in the UK see Club Days.

Solar-powered Amateur Radio Station in tents. Note the portable VHF/UHF Satellite and HF antennas in the background

Field Day is an annual amateur radio exercise, widely sponsored by IARU regions and member organizations, encouraging emergency communications preparedness among amateur radio operators. In the United States, it is typically the largest single emergency preparedness exercise in the country, with over 30,000 operators participating each year.

Since the first ARRL Field Day in 1933, radio amateurs throughout the United States have practiced the rapid deployment of radio communications equipment in environments ranging from operations under tents in remote areas to operations inside Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). Operations using emergency and alternative power sources are highly encouraged, since electricity and other public infrastructures are often among the first to fail during a natural disaster or severe weather.

To determine the effectiveness of the exercise and of each participant's operations, there is an integrated contesting component, and many clubs also engage in concurrent leisure activities (camping out, cookouts, etc.). Operations typically last a continuous twenty-four hours, requiring scheduled relief operators to keep stations on the air. Additional contest points are awarded for experimenting with unusual modes, making contacts via satellite, and involving youth in the activity.

Field Day is also another definition for an annual sports event at some schools.

Welcome to the all text version of Turn Knobs, Get on The air and help in disasters. The list of field day information for Tennessee and surrounding areas. This is a printable list. The () and "" often contain information hyperlinked on the web (http://www.geocities.com/sunnysideamateur/FD08.html). If you would like to add your information or make corrections please contact n1wi@hotmail.com . Information is subject to change without notice. Please, check with contact as to verify information. Field Day 2008 will be held June 28-29, 2008. You need not be a club to be published on this list but your location must be open to the public.

Chattanooga Amateur Radio Club " http://www.w4am.org" In the field at Chattanooga River Park (4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN) Class: either 2A or 3a Contact Charlie Wheaton, KJ4RC mailto:kj4rc@juno.com, K4TSF@arrl.net, Bill Dobbs, President OR ad4f@juno.com, Charlie Curle

TW Antennas "http://www.twantennas.com" Will be in the bunker at 1035 East 6th Street , Cookeville, TN, Set up for all bands all the time except 220, Call N4ECW, Talk-in: 145.270 PL123 Hz, Contact: Dennis M Barrett, N4ECW (mailto:drdmbarrett@aol.com) 931-239-3760

MTARS "http://www.qsl.net/mtars/" In the field at Old Stone Fort, Manchester TN (732 Stone Fort Dr, Manchester, TN 37355 (931) 723-5073) CW/Rtty, Voice, GOTA, VHF station, Packet, Satellites Talk-in: 146.700 -600 114.3 Hz tone Call W4UOT. Contact: Michael D Glennon, KB4JHU ( mailto:kb4jhu@arrl.net) 931-461-3037

SHORTMOUNTAIN REPEATER CLUB "http://www.shortmountain.org Will be at Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike CAMPGROUND #1 HERMITAGE, TN Talk-in: 146.910 Contact: George E Harvey Jr, mailto:WC2Z@ARRL.NET 205-540-5404

Loudon County ARES "http://www.qsl.net/lctnares" In the field at Melton Hill Park Pavilion #1 35.883N, 84.303W 2009 Grubb Road Lenoir city Contact: Michael D Henry, KM4H mailto:km4h@arrl.net 988-5307

Cleveland Amateur Radio Club " http://carc.cc/" In the field at Red Clay state Park (1140 Red Clay Park cleveland tn 37311) Talk-in: 146.925- Michael R Bishop, WM4RB mailto:wm4rb@arrl.net 423-559-8361

Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club "http://smarc.homestead.com/" In the field at Shorty's Lake , 3017 McGhee Road, Maryville, TN call will be w4olb, Talk-in: 146.655, Contact: Edward Bayne President N4EFD "mailto:n4efd@charter.net"

Williamson County ARES (WCARES) "http://www.wcares.org" In the field at Williamson County Ag Expo Park (just East of I-65 at Exit 61), fun with unique HF antennas defend our title as the #1 3F category station in TN and the Delta Division contact WB5WAJ Jeff Standifer "mailto:texntenn@comcast.net or Jack, KA4OTB

Nashville amateur radio club "http://www.k4cpo.com" In the field at Lock Two Park (lock two Nashville, TN 37214) Nashville join us at the historic lock for 24 hours of hf. Contact: KE4ETY "mailto: ke4ety@comcast.net"

DICKSON COUNTY ARC "http://www.qsl.net/dicksonarc/index.html" Will be In the field at Buckner Park Soccer Fields "Highway 70, Weaver Drive and Bruce Drive" Dickson, Tennessee 4F- EOC, 100-150 watts GOTA , Talk-in: 146.570 WC4DC, Contact: Jeffrey L Clark, NY4N "mailto:lllphoto@bellsouth.net " 615-446-8041 or jerry KG4HDZ mailto:lllphoto@bellsouth.net

Carter County Amateur Radio Association "http://www.kf4zqa.com" Will be in the gazebo at Carter County Health Department, 403 E. G St. Elizabethton, TN . Set will begin at 9am call KF4ZQA Contact: "mailto:kd4nh@arrl.net", Gerald V Lake, KD4NH ,423-725-2662

Andrew Johnson Amateur Radio Club, In the field at Kinser park (710 Kinser Park Ln, Greeneville, TN, 37743,) Talk-in: 145.390, call W4WC, Contact: Larry J White, AG4OB 423 639 8675

West Tennessee Amateur Radio Society "http://groups.msn.com/AF4ZR/feildday2008.msnw" In the field at The Jackson Fairground Park (800 So. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN. 38301) Friday @ 5:00 PM till Sunday @ 5:00 PM PREPAREDNESS IN THE PARK SWAP MEET, FORUMS, and VE TESTING. CONTACT: kf4wnb "mailto:kf4wnb@bellsouth.net"

Roane County Amateur Radio Club "http://www.ke4rx.org/" In the field at gravel pit (1101 Sevier Ferry Road Kingston, TN), Contact: KD4GT mailto:kd4gt@ke4rx.org" 865 354-4311

METERS - Middle East TN Emergency Radio Service "http://www.metersinc.org/" In the field at 5904 Lyons View PIke, Bldg 1 Knoxville, TN KG4NLF Talk-in: 146.940, Contact: Gary Buczkowski, AG4XOmailto:ag4xo@metersinc.org, 865-966-8223

Wilson Amateur Radio Club " http://www.wilsonarc.org/" In the field at James E. Ward Agriculture Center 945 Baddour Parkway Lebanon, TN, WC4AR, Talk-in: 147.105, + offset, no tone, Contact: Wilson Amateur Radio Club "mailto:info@wilsonarc.org, WC4AR

Coffee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services WM4CC In the field at CCEMA, 1329 McArthur St , Manchester, Tn. 37355, Contact:: Bill Holt, N0EUU "mailto:wm4cc@mtars.org" 931-728-9015

Kentucky Colonels Amateur Radio Club "http://www.angelfire.com/ky/kcarc/" In the field at Park and Main Street Reservoir Hill Park, Bowling Green, KY , ky4bg 147.165 Contact: Don Bush KI4SMM 270-202-4668

Mammouth Cave Amateur Radio Club "http://www.geocities.com/ky4x2000/" In the field at Fort Williams , 303 Leslie, Glasgow ky, KY4X,146.940,contact::KE4KRN William E. Wilkerson "mailto:bwilkinson@scrtc.com" 270-651-6561

Huntsville Amateur Radio Club "http://www.harc.net/" In the field at Space Camp 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, K4BFT, 146.940, Contact: K4RGG Rolf G. Goedhart "mailto:k4rgg@arrl.net"

Alcorn County ARES "http://acares.reiselt.com/" In the field at Corinth / Crossroads Regional Park, South Parkway self contained power, satellite QSOs W4TX 147.285+, 203PL Contact: P T Fred Reiselt, WB5CON "mailto:wb5con@arrl.net" 662-287-6521

MCMINN COUNTY ARC "http://www.mcminnarc.com/" Will QSY to Athens Regional Park at the Lower Pavilion, next to the pond 145.310 (-) 141.3, Contact: SCOTT DUCKWORTH "mailto:kg4fzr@yahoo.com

Clarksville cats "http://www.kf4l.org/FIELDDAY2008.htm" In the field at the Jaycees building, Clarksville fairgrounds, qsy'd due to tornado, talkin147.390 Contact: Dan L Baker, N4GXE "mailto:n4gxe@bellsouth.net" 931-249-6525

Hohenwald Amateur Radio Club " http://www.k4ttc.org" In the field at Tennessee Technology Center (813 W Main St, Hohenwald, TN, 38462) talk in 146.895- - pl 100 hz 6.895 Shirley Brown, K4RNX, "mailto:shirley.brown@ttchohenwald.edu" 931-796-5351 ext. 136

Lakeway Amateur Radio Club "http://lakewayarc.org" In the field at Panther Creek State Park Morristown, TN Contact: James E Sipprell, K2HYQ orW2IQ "mailto:jmsip@charter.net"

Reel foot ARC "http://www.reelfootarc.com/" In the field at SUNSEWPT AND E CHURCH DRIVE Union City, TN 146.70+ PL100 K4RFT, Contact: James C Hall, WB4YDL "mailto:wb4ydl@arrl.net " 731-885-6869

CORE Group " http://www.k4ore.net/"will be in a field near 5466 Marion road, Cunningham, TN. bring your own steaks. Callsign will be K4ORE. All are welcome. Contact number is Hank "hjkjr@charter.net" at 645-5206

146.67 Repeater Group will be in the field near headquarter rd north of Kingston Springs Tn. Call will be N8BMB talk in 146.67 Contact: Paul A Carr Sr, "n4aan@charter.net" N4AAN

Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville (RACK) in the field at Ft Dickerson Park, off Chapman Highway Hal Moncier (AG4GF) Talk-in: 147.300 Call W4BBB Contact: Randy Sartin, KG4SZW(865) 922-0386

Tipton Amateur Radio Society "http://www.members.tripod.com/tarswebsite/tarswebsite/" in the field at Gateway baptist church 1915 Rosemark RD Atoka, TN talk in:145.490 call ke4zbi Contact: William L Hughes Jr, KI4BIY" ki4biy@hughes.net " (901) 488-7196

Bristol A R C "http://www.qsl.net/barc/index.html"Please follow the signs to the Bristol Life Saving Crew picnic area on U-S Hwy 421 at South Holston Lake. Hidden in trees, w4ud contact: Talk-in: 146.67- and 147.00+ Contact: Ben Morris" k4edi@earthlink.net", K4ED 276-791-0102

Tennessee Signal Group in the field at muncipal airport8030 Hornet Avenue, Building N-263 Millington, TN Contact: Jerry W Sykes Jr, "wsykes@kb4zle.com"KB4ZLE 901-239-1174

Parrottsville Crackers in the field at garden club park parrotsville,tn call ag4oa Contact: Mark Wills AG4OA''ag4oa@hughes.net" 423 613 5549

Tennessee Valley DX Association "http://tvdxa.com/" in the field at 271 Pine Ridge Dr . Signal Mountain, TN W4PL Talk-in: 145.500 Contact: H B Thickman, KE4MBP " :ke4mbp@bellsouth.net

Scenic City Amateur Radio Society in the field at Shackleford Ridge Park Signal Mountain, TN W4SCA Contact: Shane Mercer," :scars@bellsouth.net" WA4SM

Stones River ARC "http://www.k4fun.net/" In the field at historic Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis RD Smyrna TN N4SDM Talk-in: 145.230- Contact: Keith E Miller Sr, "N9DGK@arrl.net"N9DGK 615-631-9952

Mid-South" http://www.maraonline.org/" and Delta, Tri state at Brignoles' Club house 2417 Lacosta, Bartlett, TN Multi club effort. Talk-in: 147.030 MHz 107.2 toneW4EM 901-488-0612

Bedford county literally in the stream at the Duck river cleanup Starts behind the Shelbyville Power and Water "308 South Main St"at 7:30 a.m. then on to a location yet to be determined Contact: WILLIAM L GILLILAND SR, "larrygilliland@bellsouth.net" N5HJE (931) 680-2510

MAURY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB http://www.w4ggm.org Chickasaw Trace Park "Burkett lane , Columbia tn" contact dalezhere@aol.com

Click Below For Past News Letters and East Tennessee Skywarn Page

http://etskywarn.org/ratpack.html

Chuck Martin RF Shop ....Click Below....

http://www.chuckmartin.com/RFShop/RFShopFrame.htm

Ham Tower Concerns Town Residents..Click Below.......

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/search/s_572581.html

http://www.yourpenntrafford.com/penntraffordstar/article/ham-radio-tower-irks-neighbors

James Vesser called and asked that we keep him and his family in our prayers, his grandaughter passed away due to medical issues this morning,June 23,08 around 4:00am..James call is KI4WJE ..They live in New Market Tn.....

Also Boyd's wife Judy is still in the hopital recovering from her medical issues with high sugar levels,but is starting to recover ok,but may have to spend a day or two more in the hospital, our prayers also go out to Boyd and Judy also..KB4STE

If you have a health or welfare to report please send to , 470prayerlist@gmail.com

Don't forget the 470 ARRPG Net Tuesday at 7:00pm ..if you have info on Field Day and you would like to share it the place to pass around...also type of setups you maybe intenteding to use, setup of antenna's, type of power your using and more!! Should be a great net we hope , know that you may want to be out in the great weather but if you have time come on by !!!!

This news letter is this weekends so you will not be recieving any other news letter this week...Ladies don't forget the Ladies net on Thursday at 8:00pm and also today at 8:00pm.

Well see you all next weekend after this with more on Ham Radio and Tech Info...This news letter was limited to Field Day so any announcements have been held back till next weeks..

God Bless Everyone

Rick Sr & Cathy

Saturday, June 21, 2008

470 News Letter June 21,2008

Hello again and welcome to this weeks news letter..

Hope that everyone was able to participate in the Kids Day 2008,

or at least be able these great kids taking part in Ham Radio..

A Special Thanks to WB4GBI Time Berry for the use of his repeater

system between 1800- 2400 Zulu for the local kids to participate in the

in the Kids Day Event, Don't forget the link to also get your Kids Day

Certificate a great 8x10 .........OK now lets continue with the news letter..

First Boyd , KB4STE wife Judy, is doing better after finding out that she is a

Diabetic, her sugar level went to 1400 plus but was told Saturady eve

that it was down to 200 and that it would hopefully be lower and under control

shortly.. Our Prayers are with Boyd and Judy. Also KD4QXL Harold Gibson, has returned

home and doing better ,he sent a e mail thanking everyone who called, or stopped by to

see him at the hospital, Welcome Home Harold !!! and hope that your enjoying that 1802 my friend, our prayers are also with you.....

Interested in doing a special event with a 1x1 call ,here's how:

The Special Event Call Sign System meets the needs of amateur operators for temporary operation of their stations during events that are of special significance to the amateur service community.� A Special Event Call Sign is an amateur station call sign with a one-by-one call sign format that may be reserved for assignment to stations operating in conjunction with these short-term events.

The FCC has authorized the use of one-by-one format amateur radio station call signs for use during events of significance to the amateur community. Here is what the FCC has to say about One-by-One special event call signs. A special event call sign aids amateur radio operators in calling attention "on-air" to their participation in the event as well as helping to bring notice to the event. Examples of the use of one-by-one call signs by amateur stations include a wide variety of celebrations such as conventions, festivals, dedications and anniversaries ...even local events qualify.

A one-by-one call sign consists of a single prefix letter (K, N, or W), the region number (0 to 9), and a single suffix letter (A to Z, except the letter X). There are 750 such call signs. Amateurs of any license class may reserve a 1x1 call sign for up to 15 days. Once you reserve the call sign, you simply substitute the self-selected 1x1 call sign for your FCC-assigned call sign. Be sure to read the 1x1 call sign Frequently Asked Questions.

A One-by-One Database has been established so that you can determine which 1x1 call signs are available during specific dates. Coordinators have also been selected by the FCC to approve and post 1x1 call sign reservations to the database.

Request Your One by One Callsign Online

At the EOC meeting in Sevierville on Thursday N6EST Harvey had brought up some interesting comments about WinLink, I looked up and found interesting so I thought that I would pass along to everyone else to take a glance at.... Hope that you all find interesting also.......

http://www.winlink.org/

Get Started Using Winlink 2000

There are a number of ways to get to started using Winlink 2000 radio e-mail. If you are without a local teacher or mentor, we suggest you follow this general approach:

First, you need an amateur radio license to use this system. See the amateur radio licensing authority in your country for information. If you live in the USA, go to this site: http://www.hello-radio.com
Next, create an account on this web site to get access to software, tutorial files, and additional help. Click Login and then Create new account.
Check out "Winlink for Dummies". This course will take you step-by-step through downloading and installing client software, establishing your WL2K e-mail account, and using the software to send and receive messages using the internet and without a radio. When you feel comfortable with the software, you can move ahead with connecting your radio and TNC/modem, and going on the air.
Join the wl2kemcomm e-mail group at Yahoogroups.com. There are hundreds of Winlink users there willing to help you at every step.
Browse through the Winlink 2000 FAQ. Many questions have been asked and answered before!
Use the search tool (upper right of every page). Simply enter key words and click 'Search'.

Easy Transfer Cable For Windows Vista, Thank Bill N4BHK for the information !!

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Check Out The East Tennessee-Ratpack Newsletter Blog, Thanks Moe!! A place to check out previous news letter's and current weather conditions for the area..

http://etskywarn.org/ratpack.html

Lightning Protection & Station Grounding

Lightning and static protection is something that should be high on your list of priorities. The buildup of a powerful static charge that can be caused by wind, lighting, man-made sources, etc., can be detrimental to the delicate electronics of your amateur radio gear. A couple of good products that bleed off static surges of this type are offered by the compainies Alpha-Delta Communications and PolyPhaser Corporation and can prolong or even save the life of your equipment many times over. After the initial cost (around $50), the replacement arc-plugs are about $10 each, which is a small price to pay to protect hudreds or even thousands of dollars worth of radio equipment.This does NOT mean that you should operate your equipment during a storm.

The best way to ground your antennas is through the use of a coax switch like this Alpha-Delta model. Allow me to explain how this switch works. First of all, it acts as an antenna switch. You can use it to switch between two or four different antennas (depending on the model), and it has a COMMON setting which effectively disconnects the transciever from the antenna(s). The Alpha-Delta brand coax switches also have the arc-plug surge protection built in, meaning you won't be needing a seperate Transi-Trap or similar item. The way this particular model is installed is as follows: The switch will mount to a wall or similar sturdy surface. You will connect a ground strap going from the ground-rod to the shiny (unfinished) mouning hole on the switch. Now you have effectively grounded your antenna switch. When a static buildup is on the feedline, it will be instantaniously be transferred to the ground via the arc-plug. To select the antenna you want to use, simply put the switch in the position of the antenna you want to use. When not using your equipment, set the switch to the common position, which disconnects your radios from the antennas, which are now isolated from your equipment and well grounded. Occasionally you will need to replace the arc-plug after it gives it's life doing it's duty. Agan, $10 for a replacement arc-plug is a small price to pay to keep your expensive and delicate equipment protected.

Lighting can travel through the power lines and fry your equipment that way too. Unplug your equipment from the wall if you do not have a good quality surge protector. I can't tell you all the times I have seen fireballs shoot out of the electrical outlets of my home and shoot across the room, disipating in the air. It does not take a direct strike to cause this, a near strike can also cause this phenomina. Imagine what would happen to any equipment plugged in that is not protected by a good surge protector! I reccomend a surge protector such as the Isobar ISOTEL6ULTRA by Tripp-Lite which not only protects the supplied outlets, but also the telephone line. This particular surge protector also has isolated filter banks which serve to isolate your equipment from any EMI/RFI in the electrical lines. Something else you should do (or have done) is make sure the electrical wiring for your place of residence is properly grounded. If it isn't have a certified electrician come out and do the the job properly. Improperly grounded electrical wiring in your house can be a major cause of RFI, and also is a potential fire hazzard.

Proper station grounding is also an essential part of keeping RF out of the house. The last thing you want is for RF to build up in your equipment. Not only can this get into your transmitted signal, but it can also jump out and bite you when you least expect it, by just touching a metal surface that is energized with it. Don't let this happen to you, ground your station properly. RF burns are very painful! Do not daisy-chain your equipment together, this is bad for causing unecessary RFI problems. Instead, make as short a run as possible from each piece of equipment directly to the ground-rod. If you use a grounding plate, mount it directly behind your equipment and run your ground straps from the equipment to it. Then run a heavy ground strap from the ground-plate to the ground-rod.

Something to note about base station grounding is that if you are going to use a mobile radio for base station use, you might have to make your own ground connection. Most mobile radios do have a dedicated ground lug, and manage to ground themselves through both the negative power wire, and some also use the rf-shielding of the coax to an extent. This is fine for mobile instalations, and should be for base station use also, provided that your power-supply is properly grounded. If you experience RF problems, try running a ground strap to the mounting bracket (provided it is metal), as this will help to properly ground the radio's chasis.

A Vet's Second Opinion

A man runs into the vet's office carrying his dog, screaming for
help. The vet rushes him back to an examination room and has him
put his dog down on the examination table. The vet examines the
still, limp body and after a few moments tells the man that his
dog, regrettably, is dead. The man, clearly agitated and not
willing to accept this, demands a second opinion. The vet goes
into the back room and comes out with a cat and puts the cat
down next to the dog's body. The cat sniffs the body, walks from
head to tail poking and sniffing the dog's body and finally
looks at the vet and meows. The vet looks at the man and says,
"I'm sorry, but the cat thinks that your dog is dead too." The
man is still unwilling to accept that his dog is dead. The vet
brings in a black labrador. The lab sniffs the body, walks from
head to tail, and finally looks at the vet and barks. The vet
looks at the man and says, "I'm sorry, but the lab thinks your
dog is dead too."
The man, finally resigned to the diagnosis, thanks the vet
and asks how much he owes.
The vet answers, "650 dollars.
"650 dollars to tell me my dog is dead?" exclaimed the man.
"Well," the vet replies, "I would only have charged you $50
for my initial diagnosis. The additional $600 was for the cat
scan and lab tests."

Ham Fun Calls.......
N9CAT, NØCAT, K9DOG, NØDOG, ACØRN, K1SS, WØRK, ID1OT, MØRON, DØGIE AB1RD, NØWIN, PØOCH, N1CE, WØLF, HØCK, WØRM, K1TS, W8LES, NØYES, NØFAT, NØRIG, K9MUT, NØGUY, NØGAL, NØHIM, NØHER, NØNAG, L1MA, F1DO, W1ENR, N6PIG, K9PIG, K9HOT, T1NY, NØAIM, BLØOD, B1TCH, SPØT, ALØUD, NØCUR, N1HOG, W1HAM, RØVER, NØEL, N6SSB, N9MOO, N6LID, N1YUK, WA1EAT, W2COP, W2CU, N6RIG, KR1S, WØMAN, NØNOT, NØRIG, N1DIT, NØTAX, N5BYE, W1COP, NØDX, NØISE, NØNE, NØFUN, N8DXR, K6FOX, W4GOD, OZ2ZZZ, OZ5ZZZ, KA3OUT

More Humor........

A tourist from the Atlanta area was hiking through the mountains of
North Georgia when he came upon the tiniest cabin he had ever seen
in his life.
Intrigued, he went up and knocked on the door. 'Anybody home?' he
asked.
'Yep,' came a kid's voice through the door. 'Is your father
there?' asked the tourist. 'Pa? Nope, he left afore Ma came in,'
said the kid. 'Well, is your mother there?' persisted the tourist.
'Ma? Nope, she left just afore I got here,' said the kid.
'But,' protested the city slicker, 'are you never together as
a family?'
'Sure, but not here,' said the kid through the door. 'This is the
outhouse!'

What Is A Elmer?

An elmer is the guy you go to, to ask questions about topics in Ham Radio that you don't understand. In that vein, you know it's time for you to find an Elmer if...

Your friend tells you he has a new two meter radio and you figure one of the meters must be for swr and the other for power out.
You hear a conversation on the low bands about CW and you think they're refering to the cold war.
You hear someone sign this is N8XXX mobile 4 and you think it's because he has three other radios
You hear that someone won a 40 meter radio at a hamfest and you wonder how they're going to get something that large in their house.
You build a morse code key out of plexiglass and can't figure out why it won't key your radio.
You think the difference between short wave and long wave is the speed at which you move your wrist back and forth.
You're thinking about joining your other ham frineds in the local ATV group because you own a four wheel drive vehicle that will go just about anywhere.
You won't use a repeater because you've heard that using a repeater could be dangerous. You've heard an alligator could get you.
You think a colinear antenna can only be used with two amplifiers.
You think fm is the modulation type that came after em, dm, cm, bm and am.
You wouldn't mind getting into packet radio but no matter how much you practice you can't get the hang of sending those beeps and braps with your keyer.
You wonder what sound a short wave makes and why anyone would want to listen to one.
You think the repeater owner would be a lot happier if instead of talking about his cavities he just went to the dentist and got them filled.
You think a CW ID is the number the army gave you on your dog tags during the cold war.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY , OPEC

OPEC sells oil for $136.00 a barrel.

OPEC nations buy U.S. grain at $7.00 a bushel.

Solution: Sell grain for $136.00 a bushel.

Can't buy it? Tough! Eat your oil! Ought to go

well with a nice thick grilled fillet of Camel Rump !!!!!

Study & Test Session For Amatuer Radio

The study/testing will be in the Eastgate shopping center @ the Paradigm Ministries Lafolette, TN on July the 19th 2008 from 8:30am until 4:00pm test will follow after study time has passed. There are several local fast food places, for those who do not want to pack their lunch. the talk in freq. is 145.130. if there is any one who wants to attend contact jelkins@cdi.net/mcdowellbruce@hotmail.com Also The Weather Training net will meet on the 147.360 instead of the 145.130 Lafolette repeater,every other monday night @ 8:00 pm with the ARES, it will be be ARES ,weather, ARES, and so on.

Also anyone wishing to test in the Sevierville area,contact me by phone or e mail and we will setup a special testing before our next test in August... We would like to at least have a minium of 2 if possible....We wanted to try to help those in the area so that you wouldn't have to drive so far... All testing will be conducted by the W5YI Group...

Field Day is 28-29th of June just a few weeks away, so if you wish to participate you can go to the ARRL Website and check the locator for those that will be close in your area..Hope that everyone has a great time and if you never have been to field day take the time to go and experience a great time and great people....

Don't forget the 470 Prayer List e mail..its - 470prayerlist@gmail.com

Hope that everyone has a chance to stop by the net this Tuesday at 7:00pm on the 145.470 ..its been really nice out I know, so just stop by and say Hi if possible if you have some time...Thanks Again from the 470 Amateur Radio Rat Pack Group...

Ladies !!! Monday And Thursday 8:00pm The Ladies Round Table on the 145.470..This net ladies is about you all and has been going really great, so come on by and join in, if you know a lady ham operater let them know ....

220 Mhz is still active, stop by and join everyone on the 224.800 repeater in the Sevier / Knox County area.. 8:30 pm every Thursday evening...

Rocky Top Traders Net Wed @ 9:00pm on 145.230... Gerat Net and this next two weeks will be Kevin on the net !! rick Jr is off getting MARRIED!!! Congrats To Rick KG4QPG

SMARC 7:00 Thursday on the 146.655 with a backup of 146.940 Stop By And Say Hi To Miss francis And The Great Net Controls On The Net.....

Well let me say goodnite to everyone, hope that you enjoyed the news letter this week, the photo's are suplied by a couple hams here local.. Larry KB4ITS sent the first picture, and James of New Market sent the 2nd, There Is Water On Mars !!

73 All and God Bless Everyone and God Bless Amereica

Rick & Cathy