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June 2014
Vol. 39, # 6
WACOM President’s Message—2
WACOM General Information—3
WACOM Meeting Minutes - 4
Upcoming Events—5
WACOM DX Corner—6-7
Fay (KA3VOM) & Denny (K8DKS) - SK —8
WACOM at Dayton!—9-10
WACOM Supports the Run for Alex—11
ARRL News - 12-13
Whiskey Rebellion Special Event Station - 14
WACOM Brochures & Field Day Information - 15-20
WACOM Renewal Form - 21
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The Whiskey Rebellion is Coming!
P. 14
Fay Frankenbery, KA3VOM - SK
Dennis Schwing, K8DKS - SK (p. 8)
Washington Amateur Communications Inc.
THE
WACOM
HAM GET READY FOR FIELD DAY!!
28-29 June 14, behind the Pancake Fire Hall
WACOM at Dayton 2014!
Pp. 9-10
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WACOM President’s Message
June 2014 Bill—NY9H
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Hello Summer. Goodbye Friends.
As we end the month of June, it has been a terrible month for WACOM...we lost two of US.
Hard to believe that Fay, KA3VOM and Denny, K8DKS are gone....
For quite a while I have known of the MANY contributions made by Fay to WACOM. VOM was
about as active a member as possible. She attended ALL the meetings, ran our 10 meter net, also
ran the YL net on the repeater. She was a major player at the Hamfest, (how does one spell PIES).
Fay was a special lady. And that was only her radio activities. Her WACOM activity was exceeded,
hard to believe, by her church contributions. We already miss ya...
Then Denny K8DKS. I thought I knew a bit about Denny, but I knew little until we went to his service
to see Debbie KD8KAC. DKS was another individual that let no grass grow under his feet. The as-
semblage of photos depicted many different aspects of his life. Family & Family and then country
music and more. He was not just "into" country, he was IN it...playing & enjoying the friendships
with some very famous Country names.
There are so many different aspects of our WACOM members, as we are quite the diverse group.
Our WACOM consists of us, nothing more.
End of June = FIELD DAY .. THIS COMING WEEKEND.
We need overnight operators... we have some , but that shift is usually very light on operators.
Friday at 1 PM , around behind the Fire Hall , we will start our preliminary setup, using the 'launcher'
to fling the antenna lines over the trees,... final setup of club computers and rigs,,,,tents....join us!
Did you know we have a GOTA station for those who never get on HF. It's call the GetOnTheAir.
We will have "trained" experts ;) to assist you on the GOTA should you not wish to operate one of
the five main stations.
Some people come to operate...some to setup and some to
eat... Please do come and do "Your Thing"
Bill ny9h/3
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WACOM OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
STAFF, REPEATERS, AND NETS!
Membership
- WACOM membership is open to anyone
- Annual Dues:
$20 for individuals
$10 for each additional family member
(send check & completed form to club treasurer)
- Questions? Contact the WACOM club treasurer.
Membership Meeting
- 7:30PM (1930 hrs), First Thursday of every month
Board of Directors Meeting
- 7PM (1900 hrs), Last Thursday of every month
Mailing Address
WACOM
c/o Norma Plants N3YJJ
236 Chambers Ridge Road
West Alexander, Pa 15376-2270
General Club Correspondence; [email protected]
Club Officers
President: Bill Steffey, NY9H; [email protected]
Vice President: Don Smith, KB3YLR; [email protected]
Secretary: Karen Smith, K3PUP; [email protected]
Treasurer: Norma Plants, N3YJJ; [email protected]
Board of Directors
Director: Jim Burtoft, KC3HW; [email protected]
Director: Dennis Presky, K3PSP; [email protected]
Director: Bud Plants, N3TIR; [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Ken Frankenbery, AA3GM; [email protected]
Webmaster
Joe Caldwell, N3XE; [email protected]
VE Liaison
Bob Kinnear, KI4DHB; [email protected]
Repeaters
K3PSP - 146.790 MHz, EchoLink node - WA3COM-R
147.285 (Scenery Hill, PA)
W3CYO - 145.490 MHz, 443.300 MH z
Digital Net
- Mondays at 8PM (2000 hrs), on K3PSP Repeater
- Rich, KB3VGW Net Control
2 Meter Public Service Net
- Tuesdays at 8:30PM (2030 hrs), on K3PSP Repeater
- Dave, N3IDH Net Control
10 Meter Net
- Tuesdays at 9PM (2100 hrs), on 28.340 MHz
- Bud, N3TIR Net Control
YL Net
- Wednesdays at 7:30PM (1930 hrs), on K3PSP Repeater
- Karen, K3PUP Net Control
Elmer Net
- Wednesdays at 8PM (2000 hrs), on K3PSP Repeater
- Bud N3TIR, Net Control
Club Elmers
DX Contest - Bill Sheehan, KB3LIX; [email protected]
QSL & DX - Bill Steffey, NY9H; [email protected]
ARES & RACES - Bob Ketzell, KB3IN; [email protected]
CW - Loren McCullough, WA3WZR; [email protected]
VHF - Craig Yoho, KB3RHR; [email protected]
Repeaters - Dennis Presky, K3PSP; [email protected]
Websites - Joe Caldwell, N3XE; [email protected]
Washington Amateur Communications is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing the principles of Amateur Radio
while making it fun for all who participate. We have been affiliated with the ARRL for over 25 years. Our club call sign is
WA3COM. Because of our activity in promoting Amateur Radio, including conducting classes, public demonstrations, emergency
preparedness and training, studying technical advancements in radio and mentoring of new and soon-to-be hams, WACOM has
earned the designation of Special Service Club from the ARRL.
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WACOM General Meeting Minutes
1 May 2014, 7:30 PM
Next WACOM meeting - 3 July 2014, 7:30 PM!
GENERAL MEETING May 1, 2014
Bill – NY9H called the meeting to order @ 7:36 P. M.
Roll call was done. General announcements: Health and Welfare. There were no issues.
Minutes were read from the last meeting by the Secretary –Karen - K3PUP
Bob – Made a motion to approve, all approved
Norma - read the treasurer’s report
Karen – K3PUP made a motion to approve. Woody – 2nd, all approved
Old Business:
Net report was read by Bud - Someone is needed to take over the Data net.
Bill – NY9H will be running the plan for Field Day this year…due to family responsibilities, Ken-
AA3GM cannot do it this year
Upcoming events – PGH Marathon, this Sunday, May 4 & Run for Alex – 1st Saturday in June.
For this event all willing participants will meet at Kings in Bentleyville for breakfast & to make
pre-event plans. The Race for the Cure – Mother’s Day, 11 May 14
Dayton Hamvention is this month (16-18 May 14). See you all there. Dave has 1 room available if
anyone is interested.
Dennis – K3PSP – received the “Big Switch Award” for 2014
New Business:
Dennis had a discussion about the repeater system and adding new repeaters
Bill – NY9H – Can a presentation on how to install an antenna in a car.
Joe – made a motion to adjourn, Jim - 2nd the motion
All approved and meeting was adjourned
(The June 2014 meeting minutes were not available upon press time)
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2013-14 WACOM Upcoming Events Calendar Meetings, Contests & Other Significant Club Events (Subject to Change)
____________________________________________________
14-16 Jun 14, ARRL VHF Contest, http://www.arrl.org
28-29 Jun 14, ARRL FIELD DAY!! Near WACOM Clubhouse, http://www.arrl.org
3 July 14, WACOM Meeting at 7:30PM, Washington County Building
19 July 2014– North Hills ARC Hamfest, http://www.nharc.org
20 July 2014– Somerset County ARC Hamfest, http://www.k3smt.org/hamfest
7 Aug 14, WACOM Meeting at 7:30PM, Washington County Building
24 Aug 14, Skyview RS Swap’n’Shop, http://www.skyviewradio.net/
4 Sep 14, WACOM Meeting at 7:30PM, Washington County Building
7 Sep 14, BCARA Swapfest 2014, http://www.w3udx.org/Hamfest.htm
13-15 September 2014, ARRL September VHF Contest, http://www.arrl.org
12-14 Oct 14, Pennsylvania QSO Party, http:///www.nittany-arc.net/PAQSO.htlm
2 November 2014, WACOM Hamfest, http://www.wacomarc.org
_______________________________________________________
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WACOM HAM DX Corner—June 2014 COURTESY: http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html
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2014 Jun09 2014 Jun27 St Martin FS LotW VA3RJ
20140605 By K9EL as TBD fm NA-105 (DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383); 80-6m; dipoles and verticals, 3
2014 Jun15 2014 Jun25 Cyprus 5B [spots]
IZ4AMS 425DXN 20140607
By IZ4AMS as 5B/IZ4AMS; focus on 12 10 6m; QSL also OK via Club Lob
2014 Jun15 2014 Jun29 St Lucia J68HZ [spots]
LotW DXW.Net 20140611
By K9HZ fm Castries; 160-10m; CW SSB RTTY; QSL also OK via K9HZ and Club Log
2014 Jun16 2014 Jun26 Dodecanese SV5 [spots]
LotW ATDX
20140530 By OK1QQ as SV5/OK1QQ fm Kos I (EU-001, GIOTA DKS-043, MIA MGD-016,
2014 Jun17 2014 Aug19 Minami Tor-
ishima JD1
[spots] JA8CJY
DXW.Net 20140616
By JG8NQJ as JD1/JG8NQJ; HF; CW; spare time operation
2014 Jun17 2014 Jun30 Laos XW3DT
TBA
OPDX 20140623
By RK3DT; focus on 17 15m; CW SSB
2014 Jun19 2014 Jul02 Grenada J38DR [spots]
W9DR Direct
W9DR 20140302
By W9DR fm NA-024 (FK92ef); 6m, 50.115 MHz; breakable beacon; 5 ele yagi
2014 Jun20 2014 Jun25 Azerbaijan 4K9Z [spots]
LotW N6GQ
20140501 By N6GQ
2014 Jun21 2014 Jun28 Sint Maarten PJ7 [spots]
WA6WXD
ATDX 20140609
By WA6WXD as PJ7/WA6WXD fm NA-105 (WLOTA 0711); 20 17 15 10m
2014 Jun22 2014 Jun27 Bonaire PJ4 [spots]
AA2WN ATDX
20140613 By AA2WN as PJ4/AA2WN fm SA-006; 40-10m; CW SSB; 100w
2014 Jun23 2014 Jun29 Cambodia XU7AE
U LotW
AB3CV 20140624
By M6CFW fm Phnom Penh; QSL also OK via M6CFW Direct, eQSL, or Club Log
2014 Jun25 2014 Jun30 Timor Leste 4W6LU JA7LU Direct
ATDX 20140625
By JA7LU; 20 17 15 10m; SSB RTTY; dipole
2014 Jun25 2014 Aug06 St Kitts &
Nevis V47JA [spots]
LotW W5JON
20140429 By W5JON fm Calypso Bay, St Kitts; 160-6m, incl 60m; verticals + 6m yagi; QRV for IARU
2014 Jun26 2014 Jun30 Isle of Man GD G3ZME
Buro 425DXN 20140523
By Telford and District Amateur Society as GT3ZME/p fm EU-116; HF, w/ 6m as priori-ty; QSL also OK via M0PNN direct
2014 Jun26 2014 Aug28 Svalbard JW RW6HS Direct
ATDX 20140618
By UA3IPL as JW/UA3IPL fm Spitsbergen; HF; QRS CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31, JT65;
2014 Jun27 2014 Jul04 Iceland TF LotW ATDX
20140526
By ON6KE as TF/ON6KE fm EU-021 (WLOTA 2975); HF; CW SSB JT65; QSL also OK via eQSL, no paper QSLs
2014 Jun28 2014 Jun30 Aland Is OH0 OH4SS DXW.Net 20140603
By OH4SS as OH0/OH4SS fm Brando I; main-ly 40 17m; SSB
2014 Jun29 2014 Jul06 St Martin FS eQSL ATDX
20140616 By W7NZJ as FS/W7NZJ; 20 15m; CW + digi-tal
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WACOM HAM DX Corner—JuLY 2014 COURTESY: http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html
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2014 Jul01 2014 Jul02 Fiji 3D2ML RM2A DXW.Net 20140526
By RM2A fm Beachcomber I fm (OC-121); HF; CW SSB
2014 Jul01 2014 Jul07 Dodecanese SV5 OK6DJ VA3RJ
20140327
By OK6DJ as SV5/OK6DJ fm Rhodes (EU-001, GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045); HF; holiday style oper-ation; QSL OK via Buro or direct
2014 Jul01 2014 Jul13 Corsica TK F1MDT ATDX By F1MDT as TK/F1MDT; 40 30 15 12 10m; RTTY PSK JT65
2014 Jul03 2014 Jul07 Samoa 5W0ML RM2A ATDX By RM2A fm Upolu I (OC-097); HF; CW
2014 Jul05 2014 Jul15 St Pierre & FP LotW KV1J By KV1J as FP/KV1J fm Miquelon I (NA-032); 80-6m; SSB CW RTTY; QRV for DL-
2014 Jul05 2014 Jul19 Corsica TK14CC
LotW
425DXN 20140620
By F8BBL; 80-6m; mainly CW, some SSB + digital; QSL also OK via F8BBL, REF Buro or direct
2014 Jul07 2014 Jul17 Guadeloupe TO5MJ LotW ATDX
20140520 By F5LMJ; 40-10m; CW SSB + digital; QSL also OK via F5LMJ and eQSL
2014 Jul08 2014 Jul11 Jersey GJ LotW WJ2O By WJ2O as GJ/WJ2O/m
2014 Jul08 2014 Jul12 Fiji 3D2ML RM2A DXW.Net By RM2A fm Nanuya Balavu I (OC-156);
2014 Jul08 2014 Jul21 South Cook Is E51QBV K2QBV K2QBV By K2QBV fm Rarotonga I (OC-013); holi-day style operation
2014 Jul10 2014 Jul13 Bermuda VP9 OH1VR ATDX By OH1VR as OH1VR/VP9; HF; CW
2014 Jul10 2014 Jul13 South Cook Is E51AND E51AND
Direct 425DXN 20140607
By E51AND fm Mauke I (OC-083); SSB + slow CW; 100w; 43 foot vertical w/ 30 radi-als
2014 Jul12 2014 Jul13 Cayman Is ZF1A
K6AM
ATDX 20140619
By K6GO NA6MB K6ZH; also QRV Jul 9-13 as ZF2GO, ZF2NA, ZF2NH respective-ly; 160-6m; QSL ZF2GO and ZF2NA via K6GO, ZF2NH via K6ZH
2014 Jul12 2014 Jul15 Guernsey GU LotW WJ2O
20140425 By WJ2O as GU/WJ2O/m; QRV for IARU Contest, SOAB LP
2014 Jul13 2014 Jul13 Fiji 3D2ML RM2A DXW.Net 20140526
By RM2A fm Vitu Levu I (OC-016); HF; CW SSB
2014 Jul13 2014 Jul24 American Sa- KH8 See Web 425DXN By W7GJ as KH8/W7GJ; mainly 6m EME, possibly also SSB CW
2014 Jul15 2014 Jul18 South Cook Is E51AND E51AND
Direct 425DXN 20140607
By E51AND fm Mitiaro I (OC-083); SSB + slow CW; 100w; 43 foot vertical w/ 30 radi-als
2014 Jul16 2014 Jul22 St Pierre & Miquelon
FP Home Call OE5OHO 20140614
By OE5OHO as FP/OE5OHO and OE3GEA as FP/OE3GEA fm Miquelon I (NA-032); 40-10m; mainly CW; wire anten-nas; holiday style operation
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N. Fay Frankenbery, KA3VOM – SK (1936-2014)
by Ken Frankenbery—AA3GM
Fay Frankenbery, KA3VOM became a silent key after a short but valiant
fight with cancer at 10:45PM on 4 June 2014 just shy of her 78th birthday.
For WACOM, Fay was remembered mainly for three things: running the 10-
meter net for over two decades, making incredible pies for Field Day and the
WACOM Christmas Party, and her ever-present smile. As Bill NY9H stat-
ed, “she was about as active member as possible.” As her son (and editor of
this newsletter), I can state that while she wasn’t big on chasing DX, she
loved the fellowship with the other radio amateurs in WACOM!
We were a family of hams, KA3VOM (Fay), KD3RZ (David), KD0TKE (Tina), and AA3GM
(Ken). One is now sadly missing…. My mother had to have been the nicest person I know...I
think all members could relate to that. She really enjoyed coming to the meetings, participating
in the 2-meter net, running the 10-meter net and baking those pies! She was also very active at
the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church and baked pies and prepared other food for many functions
as a deacon. She also sang in the choir. Fay was always at the forefront in helping others!
Our family would like to sincerely thank the members of WACOM for their support of Fay
during the last couple of months while she battled cancer. Bill (NY9H) and Don
(KB3YLR) were kind enough to take down her main tower within an hour - a task she
was genuinely worried about after she learned she was terminally ill. The subsequent
flow of well-wishes, prayers, cards, and attendance at her viewing/funeral are so appre-
ciated by us as well.
After a painful separation of seven years, my mother now re-joins my father, Lowell
Frankenbery (whom she had been married to for nearly 52 years). Fay can now trans-
mit at 28.340 MHz from that infinitely high
tower! 73s and farewell…we’ll miss you!
Dennis K. Schwing, K8DKS – SK (1952-2014)
WACOM also morns the loss of Dennis Keith Schwing, 61, of Limestone, WV, who passed away suddenly on June 13, 2014. He was born August 19, 1952 to the late Herman J. and Wava Bostic Schwing. Dennis was a retired machinist from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and a former machine tool technology teacher at John Marshall High School. In addition to being a member of our club, he loved country music, his family, and was a member of the National Rifle Association Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Deborah Francis Schwing; (KD8KAC) daughter, Jamie (Darby Copeland) of Martins Ferry; son, Jason (Stacey Whetzel) of Limestone; granddaughter, Alexandra; two special girls, Katie Copeland and Sierra Bigford; brother, Harold (Suzie) of Moundsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his constant companion, J.D.
Rest in Peace Denny….we will miss you! [Ed.] Debbie (KD8KAC) with Denny (K8DKS) at Field Day, 2012
Fay, KA3VOM running the WACOM 10-meter Net
Yummy! Pies!
The Frankenbery Family
Lynne, Ken (AA3GM), Fay
(KA3VOM, Tina (KD0TKE), and
David (KD3RZ)
Together Again...
Fay Frankenbery—KA3VOM
WACOM Field Day 2013
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A fireman runs in full gear—
now THAT is dedication!
DAYTON HAMVENTION 2014!
Norma at the WACOM table Bob & Bud at the WACOM tent
“Seen any good deals Don?”
Bud waves from the WACOM tent Don puts up the WACOM sign
Chillin’ at the WACOM tent
Photos courtesy of Ron Notarius, W3WN
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Dayton Club trailer & tower
Now THAT is what WACOM needs!!
The W100AW/8 ARRL Centennial Station
Photos courtesy of Ron Notarius, W3WN
WB2JKJ—Joe & Crew getting inner-city kids off
the streets and into ham radio!
Qatar comes to the USA—Hmmm,
these guys look familiar… [Ed.] REALLY NICE UHF yagis!
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WACOM Supports
the Run for Alex
7 June 2014
Members eat break-
fast before support-
ing the run that ben-
efits this charity…
Thank you!
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ARRL NEWS 11
SKYWARN Pioneer Alan R. Moller, N5ZCB, SK
Experimental Stations to Transmit Field Day Greetings on 630 Meters
06/25/2014
To promote awareness of the 630 meter band, several radio amateurs with FCC Part 5 experimental licenses — including a
couple who are associated with the ARRL 600 Meter Experimental Group — will transmit Field Day greetings in CW on 630
meters throughout Field Day weekend, June 28-29.
These include WG2XKA (WA3ETD operator), running 1 W ERP on 472.5 kHz from Vermont; WG2XJM (NO3M operator),
running 20-30 W ERP on 473.0 kHz from Pennsylvania; WG2XIQ (KB5NJD operator), running 1 W ERP on 474.0 kHz from
Texas; WD2XSH/20 (N6LF operator), running 20 W ERP on 475.0 kHz from Oregon, and WE2XPQ (KL7L operator), run-
ning 50 W ERP on 472.00 kHz from Alaska.
Field Day stations may try using an HF transceiver capable covering the 472-479 kHz range to listen for these stations and
others. Send reception reports to the individual operators. — Thanks to John Langridge, KB5NJD/WG2XIQ, viaQRZ.com
06/24/2014
National Weather Service forecaster, storm chaser, and SKYWARN pioneer Alan “Al” Moller, N5ZCB, of Benbrook, Texas, died June 19. He was 64. Moller and Chuck Doswell were the primary contributors to the development of the national SKY-WARN program.
Moller was a Senior Forecaster (retired) at the National Weather Service Fort Worth, Texas, Office, where, the NWS said, he “tirelessly worked to better understand thunderstorms and tornadoes, while at the same time teaching others to responsibly observe and report storm information from the field. He was a voice and a bridge between operational and research meteorol-ogy, and thus, was respected by both of these meteorological disciplines.”
He also was a writer and cinematographer, known for StormWatch (1995), Tornadoes: A Spotter's Guide (1977), and Chasing the Wind (1991). In addition, Moller enjoyed nature and landscape photography.
Moller held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in meteorology from The University of Oklahoma. Doswell, a friend and col-league Moller met at the University of Oklahoma, described Moller as passionate about public service as well as about fore-casting and severe storms.
“He was profoundly committed to that, doing spotter training talks all over North Texas and elsewhere — the best spotter training anyone could have asked for, dispensed with his unique style and panache.” Doswell said Moller “cared about peo-ple — all people — and did whatever it took to help them, if they needed something.”
According to his Dallas Morning News obituary, Doswell and Moller started a storm-chaser program in 1972, theorizing that weather observations from the field could help forecasters. This established the groundwork for SKYWARN, a volunteer pro-gram with nearly 290,000 trained severe-weather spotters, many of them Amateur Radio licensees, who work with NWS fore-casters by providing real-time observations.
“Moller taught volunteers how to call in observations and the Weather Service employees to work with the observers,” the newspaper article said. “Throughout his career, Moller trained thousands of storm spotters — on duty and in his spare time — and organized them into a reporting network.”
Storm Prediction Center forecaster Roger Edwards said, “Al’s unrestrained love for severe storms, his similarly unbridled can-dor, his outstanding analytic skill, and his deep devotion to science in forecasting, each impressed me a great deal from the start.”
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103. — Thanks to Sam Barricklow, K5KJ
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New WACOM Brochure!
Did you ever wonder who has your
‘left hand’ or ‘right hand’ call sign??
NY9H meets his ‘right-hand’ call,
Yukiji Nakano, NY9I at Dayton….
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28-29 June 2014
From 1400 Saturday, June 28, until 1400 Sunday, June 29 we’ll operate
continuously, under a national emergency situation. YES...All night
long!
Individual Scouts or entire groups are encouraged to visit. Saturday
afternoon about 2PM (1400) until 11PM (2300) is the best time to visit.
Although visitors are welcome the entire time.
Our Field Day will be located at the pavilion behind the South Strabane
Fire Station #1, 1696 East Maiden Street (Pancake) east of town Wash-
ington. Interstate from the south take exit (Laboratory) exit US 40 west-
bound, about three blocks west, on the left is the South Strabane Fire
Station.
See you there!!
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The Washington Amateur Communications Club will be
participating in ARRL Field Day as WA3COM on 28-29
June 2014 at and around the picnic pavilion at the South
Strabane Fire Hall in Pancake (just outside of Washington,
PA on US 40).
All members and non-member amateur radio operators are
invited and encouraged to attend and participate in some
way!
The WACOM Field Day Coordinator and Point-of-Contact is Bill Steffey at
Please let us know what you are interested in doing at Field Day!
Name/Call: ______________________________
Operating:
Phone _____, CW_______, Digital _______, VHF/UHF______, Satellite ______, GOTA______
Planned Equipment to Bring:
Radios:__________________________________________________________________
Antennas: _______________________________________________________________
Laptops:_________________________________________________________________
Cables/Connectors/Wire/etc:________________________________________________
Other Equipment:_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Setup Support: ______(Fri night/Sat morn), Teardown Support: ______ (Sun afternoon)
Food/Drink Support: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Other Support: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
THANK YOU! Bill—NY9H
ARRL FIELD DAY IS COMING!
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Name: ___________________________________ Address:________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ____ Zip:_________
Home Phone: ______________________________ Business Phone: ____________________________
Other Phone: E•Mail: _____________________________
Amateur Call: ________________________ License Class : _________________________
Spouse: _____________________________ Spouse Call: __________________________
Spouse License Class: ________________________
In case of emergency, for what bands do you have equipment?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What are your favorite amateur activities?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What activities would you like to see WACOM sponsor?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
ARRL Member? Y N
Please return completed form and dues to:
WACOM c/o Norma Plants 236 chambers Ridge Road, West Alexander PA 15376
E- mail [email protected]
Dues: Individual $20 per year, Additional Family Members $10 each
2014
MEMBER INFORMATION AND DUES RENEWAL FORM