Section News for November 2007 Page 1 of 34 Section News for November 2007 Atlantic Division Delaware WWW.RADiOSCAMATORUL.Hi2.RO Seasons Greetings, As the year 2007 comes to an end it is time to review where we were and where we are going. The year started with the Winter Field Day that was held at Indian River Inlet during January. The weather was delightful for a winter event at the beach with temperature in the vicinity of 70 degrees. This year’s event will be held Saturday 26 and Sunday 27th of January 2008 at two locations Dover and Georgetown Delaware. February is the Delaware QSO Party again I wish to thank Jose Lugo KB3KYZ for all the work and effort in putting the Delaware QSO Party together. This year the Delaware QSO Party will be held Saturday 3 February and Sunday 4 February 2008 mark your calendar! March blew in with the Delmarva Task Force Tri-State Federal Exercise with a realistic exercise in that it was conducted during a workday with just a few stations able to participate. This year DEMA has planned REP Radiological Emergency Preparedness exercises for April 29th and May 20th 2008. May 2007 the Delaware Section was treated to a local Hamfest and Convention hosted by Bill Prettyman W3DR andWWW.GiURUMELE.Hi2.RO the Sussex Tech High School in Georgetown. This year we hope that it will not fall the same week as the Dayton Hamvention. June 2007 Summer Field Day – 2007 the weather was cooperative no rain, turnout in all areas of the state Lewes, Georgetown, Claymont, Talleyville and Woodside turned out better than we could have expected. Delaware's highest elected official, Governor Ruth Ann Minner, who proclaimed June as Amateur Awareness Month in Delaware, was on hand in Georgetown along with our Secretary of Homeland Security, Dave Mitchell; Sussex County Administrator, David Baker and Georgetown Mayor, Mike Wyatt. Similar proclamations were made by each, along with thanks to, and promise of support for, Amateur Radio and emergency Communications in Delaware! Our General Assembly also passed a resolution officially making June Amateur Radio Awareness month in Delaware. IT WAS GREAT!!! Field Day is Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of June 2008. It was on Saturday 14th of July that Nanticoke Amateur Radio Club demonstrated Amateur Radio at the River Fest in Seaford Delaware. The October Simulated Emergency Test was conducted on the 6th with many stations contributing to the testing of amateur radio equipment and operators in support of disaster communications. Walt Palmer W4ALT did a fantastic job of getting the public aware of ham radio with his media campaign. Don Durk KA1DWX on short notice activated the Kent County EOC and Pat Ryan KW3Z created a detailed information package during the simulated tsunami exercise. October 7th the LEWES Amateur Radio Society demonstrated Amateur Radio at the University of Delaware Coast Day. December was stated with Skywarn Recognition day. With 2008 fast approaching what changes are coming: At this time I would like the Delaware Section Cabinet members to indicate if they wish to remain active as officer appointees during the up coming year. As of this date I will be entertaining candidates for the position of Section Emergency Coordinator as well as Emergency Coordinator for Kent County. Justin Kates KB3JUV will be stepping down as SEC as of January. Justin stated I've taken on far too much work at school, to the point that I'm unable to promote the ARES program, as I would like. As I've found out, I need to dedicate my time to my studies first. I am looking for a candidate to fill the vacant position of EC Kent County. As RACES officer I have been asked to submit names of radio operators who are interested in RACES to DEMA beginning early 2008 if you are interested in working with the state or county agencies please submit your name and personal contact information to me at [email protected] so that I can forward this info to DEMA Director Jamie Turner. Mr. Turner is also requesting a minimum of 12 operators willing to serve at the state EOC in Smyrna, Delaware if needed for 24/7 operations lasting up to two weeks in case of emergencies. Thank you, Frank Filipkowski AD3M Southern New Jersey http://www.arrl.org/admin/sectnews.html/2007?m=11 10/31/2008 Section News for November 2007 Page 2 of 34 SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER 2007 SECTION MANAGER, JEAN PRIESTLEY, KA2YKN It is with a very sad heart that I give you the news that John Fisher, K2JF, age 87 and a member of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club has passed away. On this day December 11, 2007 John became a silent key. I have known John about 20 years and I am proud to call him fellow ham and friend. He is survived by two sons and was husband to Gladys whom he absolutely adored. John retired from RCA in 1983 where he was employed as an engineer for 30 years. He was a member of the PitmanWWW.RADiOSCAMATORUL.Hi2.RO Masonic Lodge #197 F & AM 32nd Degree, the Consistory at Collingswood and the Crescent Temple of the Shriners and elder member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Pitman. John also found time to be a member of the VFW and to work with the Boy Scouts. As a ham he was a card checker for the ARRL, VE tester and just so many other things over the years. I am proud to say that when I tested for code for 13WPM, I tested with John. He would crack a joke and suddenly all the tension of the test would drain from your shoulders. Memorials may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com. Over the years I have met members of other clubs, given awards and seen many familiar faces each year at hamfests. Jim Hepburn, W2IIC from Old Barney one of those people and someone I enjoyed talking to every time I seen him. Jim, too, has become a silent key. We lost Jim in September of 2007. He joined OBARC in 1985 and was an active member ever since. He and his wife Edna, “The Coffee Lady” was active in all events. He was a Trustee from 1989-1991, Secretary and Activities Manager over the years and wrote for the newsletter. May he rest in peace? Steve Lipsky, W2VVN,WWW.GiURUMELE.Hi2.RO was among the first ARRL members I presented an ARRL Membership award to. Steve is now a silent key. He joined OBARC in 1998. He is remembered for roaming the aisles at the various hamfests. Steve also wrote for OBARC. May Steve also rest in peace. Also missing from the OBARC meetings is Mary “KAY” Coursey. She passed away in September 2007. She was well known for her “Irish” brogue as well as her happy disposition. She and her husband were both members and she was active with Miss American Special Events. Every time I opened my emails this week to start this newsletter, I found another name of a silent key. This is a new record for silent key mentions in one month. The last one I want to mention is Chester W. Klabe, Jr, WA2YDS of Riverton NJ. Chester was a member of the Battleship Amateur Radio Club. Gloucester City Amateur Radio Club has activated a 447.775 repeater with an offset and 146.2 PL at 65 watts. All are welcome to use it but, of course, are asked to observe the same rules that apply to all repeaters. The Camden County SKYWARN Coordinator is looking more people to become active in the Camden County SKYWARN program. Especially needed are New Control Stations. You would be trained before being asked to run any nets. If you have an interest in this, contact Rick Tighe, Coordinator. He can be found on the Camden County SKYWARN Training New 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 on the Camden County RACES Repeater 145.895 PL 192.8. This information is for Camden County, but if you are in a different county, check with you local coordinator to see if they are in need of trained people. JSARS Is still holding their testing sessions the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Riverwood Recreation Building on Riverwood Drive in Toms River, NJ. For more information call Ed, GENOINO, WA2NDA at 609-693- 3729. Holiday City ARC is also still holding their test sessions every other 2nd Saturday from 10am to 12pm, (May, July, Sept, Nov). Sessions are held at the Holiday City South Clubhouse area in meeting room #1 on Mule Road at the corner of Santiago Dr in Toms River. Your contact person is Bill Haldane, AC2F and the phone is 732-240-7064 or [email protected]. When going to any test session, you must have your original license and at least one Xerox copy and original and one copy of any credit sheets you may have. Also bring 2 forms of id. Testing sessions by SJRA are on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Winslow Senior center. Contact is Mark, K2AX at [email protected] or (609)820-1523. Testing is also available in Atlantic County. The location is at the Canale Training Center at 5033 English Creek Avenue in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. There will be no walk-ins so please call Robert, WA2ARP at 609-338-7038 to reregister. The sponsor is the Southern Counties Amateur Radio Association (SCARA).