3:55pm - KB3ATI gets the "Clean Sweep"!!!!!

73 de AA3RR

OK so this the first entry and not really an update.

2:45pm - For the past 30 minutes KI3DS and KB3ATI are taking turns trying to contact a KL7 station on 15M. KI3DS needs the KL7 for a "Clean Sweep". KB3ATI needs the KL7, a Southern New Jersey (SNJ) and Newfoundland (NL) for a "Clean Sweep".

So how did it all begin? On Saturday, we showed up at the clubhouse and began putting up antennas and radio stations. We also started working on our dinner project for this event. The menu was as follows...

Here is the November Newsletter

Greetings Field Day Fanatics!!!

The ARRL has published the final results for Field Day 2009 and here are some interesting facts:

Earlier this week I received a phone call from a lady who has been listening to our 105 repeater for some time using a receiver/scanner of some type. I chatted with her for about an hour and encouraged her to get her own license.

The following morning I mentioned the phone call and several people said, "Hi Jane" on the repeater.

Yesterday (Friday, 23 Oct) Jane called back and was excited about the fact that several people on the repeater had said hello to her. She also announced that based on that experience, she was ready to get her license.

It's almost time!

Start getting a nap every day this week because on Friday, 23 October CQ World Wide DX Contest starts at 8:00pm EDT and goes on and on and on until 8:00pm on Sunday, 25 Oct.

We're going to operate two multi-operator entries from the clubhouse.

One entry will feature two transmitters using call sign KI3DS while the other entry will operate a single transimtter using a call sign to be determined. This entry will be for the YLs - Brenda/KB3ATI will be sending out info to the YLs.

As usual, we'll have food although I'm not sure what's on the menu.

The 2009 online roster is updated as of 10/16/09. Please review the information and send me any corrections to the 2009 roster.
I also created a 2010 roster for those who have renewed their membership. You should be getting an email with the password in the next few days. I'll try to keep it updated every two weeks and just before the Holiday party so you can check your eligibility to for those great prizes.

I have also uploaded the Board minutes for the entire year. It is located under the Officers tab.

If you want to run for club office let Holly N3MB or Tony WA3YLO know. You can get their email addresses from the roster, reply to this forum message, or email any board member.

Nominations close at the November 5 club meeting and we vote at the December 3 meeting.

At this time all current officers except one director have agreed to run again but of course all members are free to run for any office or a director position.

73, Rick - KK4GV
AARC President

CORRECTION

It's not too early to be thinking about the 2010 Hamvention or Field Day for that matter!

Here's an update about Hamvention 2010 which takes place 14-16 May.

Hamvention is pleased to announce our new online program for taking and tracking your online orders is up and running! We have spent many hours since the close of Hamvention 2009 to make all of these necessary improvements. The site can be accessed at www.hamvention.org so you have the opportunity to make your plans early!