http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/ Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club en-us Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:33:35 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/images/gcarc3.gif http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/ http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=31.html GCARC Meeting April 28 - Propagation Forecasts - When can we make a contact? Includes a brief review of HF propagation theory, and illustrates the use of one of many contact forecasting programs. Presented by KI4CT. GCARC Meeting May 26 - Katrina Aftermath - How SATERN members helped Features a DVD prepared by SATERN and GCARC member KI4PZH Jim, who provided services to the devastated Gulf Coast area after the storm. Programs will start at 7:00 pm and be followed by a business meeting. Coffee and donuts will be available after the meeting. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:33:35 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=30.html New Pictures of the Clubhouse posted to the Gallery. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:04:33 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=29.html Hello, ARRL members should receive ballots for the Southeastern Division election during the next 2 weeks. Please review your choices and vote for the candidate you feel can best represent YOU on the ARRL Board of Directors. The ballot only allows 300 words for the candidates to introduce themselves and share their plans for the Division. Therefore I have posted information on two web sites: www.freewebs.com/w4stb contains my qualifications and ideas for the Southeastern Division. and my bio is at www.qrz.com/w4stb. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:09:29 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=28.html Dear Amateur Radio Operator: As you may or may not know, Frank Butler, W4RH, is retiring after 27 years at the end of 2007 as the ARRL Southeastern Division Director. Frank has done an excellent job as Director and, while we will miss him and his leadership, I have a strong desire to serve the Southeastern Region in this capacity. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:06:50 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=27.html This is not an club endorsement but for your information to make an informed decision. I, Carl Zelich, AA4MI, am a Candidate for ARRL Director, Southeastern Division. ARRL Ballots will be mailed out beginning on Sept 24 thru Oct 1. “Read more about Carl Zelich, AA4MI, Candidate for ARRL Director, Southeastern Division at: http://aa4mi.lmars.org/“ Vote for Carl Zelich, AA4MI, for your next ARRL Southeastern Division Director. Many thanks and 73, Carl Zelich, AA4MI ARRL Assistant Director (AD), Southeastern Division (SE), Life Member (LM), Volunteer Examiner (VE) e-mail: aa4mi@arrl.net Who am I? click>> www.qrz.com/aa4mi Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Commission (ARECC) certified for Levels I (EC-001) and II (EC-002) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certified for IS-002, 100, 200, 271, 324, 546, 700 and 800 Seminole County Florida ARES/RACES Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:24:14 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=26.html Longleaf Triathlon will be Saturday and Sunday this year. We are adding a Kid's Triathlon to be held Saturday, October 20th between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., it will be held inside the Longleaf property. The Adult Triathlon is on Sunday October 21st, same time as last year, this year we are going to change the international bike route. It will go up Starkey through the park as normal, but when they reach the Suncoast Trail they will not turn around and come back. They will go South on Suncoast Trial to State Road 54, go West on State Road 54 to Starkey Blvd back to transition area. We will be closing off the right hand lane on State Road 54. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:24:12 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=25.html News Release For Immediate Release For more information contact: Jerry Patterson k4jhk@arrl.net www.gulfcoastarc.org Ham Radio Operators Demonstrate Modern Capabilities Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24 Newington, CT – Thousands of Ham Radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities this weekend. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications in emergencies world-wide. During Hurricane Katrina, Amateur Radio – often called “Ham radio” - was often the ONLY way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled south to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, ham radio people are often the first to provide critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 23-24, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with these ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and even historical Morse code, hams from across the USA will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event, called "Field Day" is the climax of the week long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. Their slogan, "When all else fails…”is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:52:44 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=24.html Dear Field Day Participant: We have all been bitten… For some it happened at their neighbor’s house… For others it may have been with their father or uncle… Perhaps it was with a favorite teacher at school… but wherever and whenever it happened, there was a time that each of us active amateurs was: “Bitten by the Bug” The Amateur Radio Bug! Amateur radio is about knowledge and growth. It is a hobby and service that truly offers “something for everyone.” It is a chance to learn and grow but above all amateur radio is about FUN. It is a hobby where we learn, share, and, well, just have a good time. And for many there is perhaps nothing more fun in the hobby than ARRL Field Day. Old friendships are renewed and new ones created. We become both teacher and student during that special fourth full weekend in June – sharing our experience while learning new things. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 05:42:08 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=23.html Field Day 2007 coming soon. June 23rd and 24th 2007. I will be collecting money for a group order to send in for Field day t-shirts and pins. If interested, contact jerry k4jhk. Money due on or before the meeting of May 28th. Save on shipping, only a dollar per person when we order as a group. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:22:51 GMT http://www.gulfcoastarc.org/News/article/sid=22.html The Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club of New Port Richey will be having their annual Hamfest / Tailgate March 31st 2007. Location: Ridgewood High School 7650 Orchid Lake Road New Port Richey, FL Talk-in 146.670 MHz WA4GDN repeater Gates open at 8 am VE testing for all license exams at 10 am. Prize drawings throughout the day. Admission $6.00 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:51:49 GMT