The ARRL is putting up some podcasts to assists new Amateurs getting a start on things and just generally getting going in the hobby. Reaching new Amateurs and getting them going after they get their ticket has been an underserved area for a very long time. Sure clubs and fellow Hams assist with this, but sometimes the locations of new license holders are somewhat remote in comparison and maybe no fellow mentors “Elmers” are available in the area either.
Now the ARRL is putting podcasts out about them using the app Stitcher, Blubrry and Apple iTunes. The new podcasts are called “So Now What?” and they are starting March 7, 2019, and will alternate weeks with the “ARRL The Doctor is in“. If you want more information please follow this link to New Amateur Podcasts.
If you’re interested in getting your Amateur Radio news fix, check out this website: http://twiar.net/ Lots of great information about Amateur Radio each week. The information is available from their website in the form of Podcasts that can be heard on any Internet-enabled device.
Our repeater the 145.210 is down for the meantime as we go through some location issues and some interference issues. All Nets are being moved back to the 145.170 for the foreseeable future. Updated scripts for the Nets will be forthcoming.
After some success in the US with National Parks On The Air in 2017, Canada has decided to follow it up with their own. So this year is Canadian National Parks On The Air 2019.
Take the time if you can to see what it’s all about and to participate and assist in making some of those much-needed connections (QSO’s).
If you would like more information check out their website at cnpota.ca
During the months of January and February 2019, the Central New York Amateur Radio Association has a display in one of the glass cases in the entryway that comes from the parking lot. At this time we have placed some QSO cards from members, a mobile and handheld radio, some information about the club and some other paraphernalia about Amateur Radio in general including some books from the past, out of print.
If you get the opportunity and you’re up in Rome and want to stop by the Jervis Public Library, take a look at our display. If you’re not sure where it’s at, here is a link to directions.
In the meantime enjoy some of the pictures taken to see what’s there if you don’t have the time or chance to make it to Rome.
So as of our December meeting, we had elections and some offices have changed. Not a whole lot of change, but some. Each change of office was by unanimous vote. No abstentions or nays. It was an easy and comfortable change for the club.
President is now: Marc Araujo – KR2HWK Vice President is now: JJ Phillips – KC2FEV Treasurer is still: Sean Phillips – KC2YGF Secretary is still: Josiah Araujo – KR2ECP
Board Member change: Allan Sundberg – KC2ZCA term was up and he is succeeded by Andy Dennison – W2AND as our new Board Member
Now don’t forget that our next monthly meeting is coming up on January 8th, 2019 at Theodore’s Restaurant in Canastota, NY, 1830 hours (6:30 pm). Hope to see you there.
Interested in getting in an early Hamfest for 2019? Well look no further than down in the Southern Tier for the Cortland Hamfest of Jan 2019. It’s being held in Marathon, NY the 12 of January. General admission is $5 and kids 12 and under are free. The fest will be open from 7 am to noon, so don’t miss an opportunity if you need some parts and pieces or are just looking for that great find.
The start of the new year is bringing a new net for participants in the Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship: It’s a VoIP Net and it will have its first meeting on the first Saturday of 2019 – that’s January 5th — at 2 p.m. Central Time in the U.S. The net is being made possible with the help of the DigicommCafe and the Alabama Link and can be found on Echolink, Allstar, and D-STAR. For more details visit the website at carf.net. The fellowship also has an HF net Monday through Saturday on 3.930 MHz at 7 a.m. Eastern Time in the U.S. Everyone is welcome regardless of denomination. (LLOYD COLSTON KC5FM)
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