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Minnesota Section

Section News
 

Go to the Calendar section for Field Day Information link.  2012 rules and other data now available.

Go to this announcement for details on the MN QSO Party on Saturday February 4th 2012.

It was announced recently that the traditional Brainerd Hamfest usually held in July has been moved to April 14th, 2012.  Now moving a traditional hamfest to another time of the year can result in a possible drop in attendance. That makes it very important that we get the word out as widely as possible to prevent this. 

In a recent talk I had with a member of the BARC (Brainerd Amateur Radio Club) they revealed that they had been concerned with the gradual drop in attendance with the July date so they decided to evaluate the possible reasons.  They had contacted a number of folks that usually attend in July and they said this date was interfering with family affairs and vacations.  Some said the building could be very hot in July. 

Since the Fargo hamfest had vacated the April timeframe, they made the decision to move to April 14th.  This date was open on the calendar of important participants and was available for sanctioning by the ARRL.  The date of the event was therefore changed. 

Let’s all make the adjustment and just remember that Brainerd hamfest now falls in between The Buffalo and the Arrowhead (Duluth/Superior) events.  Somehow that seems appropriate. 

The brochure is available by clicking here.  Contact the club direct for information or to reserve a spot.
 

December 10, 2011 – (Henderson, MN) 24 Amateur Radio Emergency Responders chose Henderson City Hall as their place of choice last Saturday morning to learn all the new methods of communicating  for our local community hospitals, fire Departments, Police and Sheriff offices and the National Weather Service.  The tools used for this training are PDA’s, Laptops and amateur radio VHF/UHF frequencies. 

Hams came from as far away as Windom, Winona, Stillwater and Marshall, MN to learn the new methods of digital communications.  Amateur Radio Emergency Services has been part of many communities for better part of 75 years and the ways they serve differs with almost as many ways they can communicate within their hobby.  They volunteer their time, gas, and equipment, time away from family and friends to help and respond to towns and communities in time of need.  The Ham Credo is – “When all else fails – Ham Radio prevails”  

Hams in this case use a new format within Digital Communications that would allow a ham to operate and pass traffic for many agencies and maintain accuracy in the message being received or sent without relying on Email, internet or alternate forms of communicating.   Hams can showcase how they can be self-sufficient and effective in relaying critical data to the areas or departments that request their services.  If you’re interested in learning more or being an Amateur Radio Operator or Amateur Radio Emergency Service Responder…Find them on the web at:  www.minnesotaares.org  or www.arrl.org

In this photo taken at this training session included in the back row: Dan Starkenburg – Lyon County Emergency Coordinator, Don Burgess – Sibley County Emergency Coordinator,  Dennis Welu – Pipestone County Emergency Coordinator, Class Instructor Dave Frazier of LeSueur, Dave Zellman and son Chris Zellman of Cologne, MN. Bob Minor Class Instructor of Savage, MN, John Regan – Washington County Emergency Coordinator, Paul Oby,  Russell Marsolek – Winona County Assistant Emergency Coordinator, Ed Jacobson – City of Bloomington Emergency Radio Group, and Brian Dallman – Steele County ARES.

Front Row Left to Right:  Terry Wesley – Nicollet County ARES, Kevin Haney – MN Section Assistant Coordinator of Technologies/City of Tracy, MN Ambulance, Ann Foster – MN ARES Twin Cities Metro District Emergency Coordinator, Wayne Snyder – City of Bloomington Emergency Radio Group, Arl Weinrebe – Murray County Hospital and Southwest Minnesota District Emergency Coordinator, and Mike Ostlund – Director of the City of Bloomington Emergency Radio Group. 

John H. Thomas, III, W3FAF became silent key on November 10, 2011 in Sellersville, PA where he has resided since August 2010. John lived here in Minnesota for many years and was employed by 3M Company and later the University of Minnesota. 

John was first licensed in 1955 and was a fifty year member of the ARRL.  John was very active in the ARRL as a volunteer in several roles.  He was very active in NTS and traffic handling and was in OO and OOC in several sections. 

In early 2011, John was a recipient of the George Hart award by the ARRL for his dedication and service to amateur radio.  John was an A1 operator and was a distinguished writer and speaker having presented programs to many clubs over the years.  John's favorite "Hobby" was radio astronomy. 

John returned to Pennsylvania in 2010 to be close to his kids and receive treatment there for his serious illness.  

There will be a service for John in Sellersville, PA on November 19.  You may send your condolences to John's family at the following address:

Sally Thomas  # 560
Rockhill Mennonite home
3250 State Road
Sellersville, PA  18960-1699

The family as requested that any memorials be sent to the ARRL Foundation.
 

The new Fldigi digital communication software has great utility for general use and for emergency communications as well.  This comes from the companion software, Flmsg that allows complete and formatted messages to be sent over Fldigi and reformed on the receiving end.   Filed are then converted to HTML format and can be printed.

This training session will be offered  on December 10, 2011 in Henderson, MN from 9:00am to noon.  The complete flyer is available here.
 

There will be a one-day technician license class to be held November 5, 2011 in Elk River. The class will run from 8:00m am to 4:00 pm with VE session to be held on site  at 4:15 pm.  A map to the class will be sent to those that register.  There is no cost for the class and the VE session is only $15.00 at the time of the exam.  For information and registration call Mike at 763-262-5036 or 612-219-5763.  Mike by email at (steckelberg@sherbtel.net)

This class has been very successful in the past with a success rate of 98%.  Not only will you be taught the exam answers but you will receive some radio training as well from experienced amateurs.
 

The Stillwater Amateur Radio Association (SARA) has just announced their usual General License class will be held weekly from September 22 through November 17, 2011.  (Nine Sessions)  This is on Thursday nights at the Stillwater Public Library located at 224 Third Street North in Stillwater. The class will be held in room 230.  The class is between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.  There is free parking available in the attached parking ramp. The text is the 7th Edition of the ARRL General License Manual.  This class is free except for study materials.

Contact Bob Jensen (WØGAF) 651-773-7982 or Dave Glas (WØOXB) 651-435-3334 for more information.
 

A strong storm ripped through Marshall and took put my antenna farm into a shambles.  I am presently off the air until I get a boom truck that will go at least 60 feet in the air my tower will not retract.  I will try and get the Log Periodic off the tower.

Then I will attempt to lower the tower again but as for now my log periodic is laying against my double Bazooka Antenna and it is broke in half.  I have to wait till they get done taking down trees off houses then maybe they will get to me.  Until I can make repairs, please e-mail any an all reports to my w0law@iw.net  or w0law@arrl.net

Thank for your help Robert C. Meyer - W0LAW STM/  Mn.
 

Governor Mark Dayton has issued a proclamation for Amateur Radio Operator Recognition Days to be June 25 and 26, 2011.  Click on the thumbnail to get to the full sized PDF file.  You may print this and display at your field day event.

Our special thanks to Mike Sigelman, KØBUD, our Public Information Coordinator for his work in getting this proclamation from the governor's office. 

Two technician license courses are scheduled for 2011 to be held at:

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Auditorium

Two dates are being offered.  They are July 8, 9 & 10 and December 9, 10 & 11.  The first day is a Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm and the next two days are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the exam being given on Sunday.  More information is available from Dave Adriansen at the email below.

You can prepare for your first Amateur Radio License in just days. The course is based on the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) book "Ham Radio License Manual, Level 1, Technician" (1st edition).  Students will need to purchase the textbook on their own.  The book we will be using is the “ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.   The text is available at Radio City, 2660 County Road I, Moundsview, MN 55112 (1-800-426-2891) for $24.95. You can order online at:  www.radioinc.com.  It is also available through the ARRL at www.arrl.org.

Course Preparation is important.  Please take the time to read the book in advance of the classroom sessions.

Amateur radio operators "Hams" who hold the FCC Technician Amateur Radio License have privileges on all Amateur frequencies above 50 MHz. With the Technician license you can operate FM voice, SSB, Amateur TV, Satellite, IRLP, and many other modes. The most popular mode is FM voice on the 2 meter VHF and 70 Cm UHF bands

Technicians can help the community by assisting in public service events, search and rescue, and disaster communications. Hams have fun communicating with each other and by participating in field day and other group events.

The instructors for the course are all licensed Hams. A team teaching approach will be used so that you will always see a familiar face.

There is free parking and a Cafeteria available on site. The VA Medical Center is located near the crossroads of Hiawatha Avenue/Highway 55 and the Cross-town Freeway/Highway 62 at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 (www.mapquest.com).  The Metro city bus and Light Rail Train stop in front of the VA Medical Center.

Pre-registration is required and interested students should contact David.Adriansen@va.gov via e-mail or at (612) 467-3019 to register for this course.  The course is free except for the cost of the $24.95 textbook and a $15.00 examination fee payable by check or money order to “ARRL.” The exam fee will be collected by the Test Examiners on July 10 or December 11 prior to the end of course test.
 

The Stillwater Amateur Radio Association (SARA) announces its Technician License weekly class to start on March 3, 2011.  The class will be held each Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the Stillwater Public Library, room 230.  There are eight weekly classes with no class on March 17 as that is St. Patrick's Day.  The Stillwater library is located at 224 Third Street North and parking is available in the adjoining ramp for free. 

The exam will be held on May 5, 2011 at Boutwell's Landing where the VE sessions and club meetings are usually held.  The book is the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 2nd Edition.  Students may purchase the book at the first class session for $29.95.  While there is no charge for the class, the VE testing cost is $15.00 due on the day of the exam.

Please call Bob Jensen at 651-773-7981 or Dave Glas at 651-436-3334 for additional information.  The SARA website is located at www.radioham.org 
 

The Owatonna Steele County Amateur Radio Club announces their Technician License starting February 1, 2011 and running through February 24th.  The class will be held at the Owatonna Fire Hall from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on both Tuesday and Thursday nights.  The class is free except for the study guide which can be purchased on the first night for $30.00.  On the final night, February 24th, the exam will be held for any license class for $15.00.  Further information is available from Tom NØUW, at 507-444-9133 or from the website at www.oscarmn.org 

It is important to note that Morse Code is no longer a requirement for any radio amateur license so there is nothing to discourage you from joining in the fun.  We will teach you all you need to know to get your license.
 

The St. Paul Radio Club will hold the annual auction from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday Morning, January 8th, 2011.  The new location will be in the Fireside Room at the North St. Paul Community Center which is located at 2290 North St., North St. Paul, MN  55109.  Please go the SPRC website for more details. http://www.stpaulradioclub.org/
 

Beginning on Monday, December 6, and continuing through Sunday, January 30, MSN/1, will operate at 4:30 pm central time on the usual frequency of 3568 kHz.

During the same December-January time-frame, MSN/2 will continue to operate at 9:50 pm on 3568 kHz with the option of a follow-up MSN/2 session ten minutes later at 10:00 pm on 1806 kHz as needed.

These temporary changes are being made to maintain communications during challenging winter HF propagation conditions.

KØWPK - Bob Fehr
MSN Net Manager
 

A technician (entry level) license class will be held this fall.  The sessions will be on Thursday nights, beginning on September 30 and ending on December 2.  There will be no class on November 25.  All classes will begin at 7:00 pm and end by 9:00 pm.

The classes will be held in the Basswood Room of the Roseville Fire Hall located at 2701 Lexington Avenue in Roseville.  That location is the west side of Lexington about 3/4 block north of County Road "C".

This year, there is a new edition of the textbook used in the class.  We use the 2nd edition of the ARRL's Ham Radio License Manual.  This will available from Radio City or from www.arrl.org There will also be copies available for purchase the first night of the class.  There is no other charge for the class.

Advanced registration is not required but you may if you wish.  Also questions may be submitted to Allan Klein, WØNLY at allankmn@cs.com
 

The Stillwater Amateur Radio Association (SARA) will be conducting a general license class starting on September 22, 2010 with the exam scheduled for November 27.  This is 9 sessions on Wednesday evenings at the Stillwater Public Library.  Free ramp and street parking is available.

Contact Bob Jensen at 651-773-7981 or Dave Glas at 651-436-3334 for information and and to reserve a spot.  Go to the SARA website for further information at www.radioham.org
 

Governor Tim Pawlenty has issued a proclamation for Amateur Radio Operator Recognition Days to be June 26 and 27, 2010.  Click on the thumbnail to get to the full sized PDF file.  You may print this and display at your field day event.

Our special thanks to Mike Sigelman, KØBUD, our Public Information Coordinator for his work in getting this proclamation from the governor's office. 

Under normal circumstances this can be a difficult process but it was made even more difficult because of the recent tornado activity requiring the attention of our governor.
 

This notice is to inform the ARRL Minnesota Section membership of an important personnel change.  Effective immediately, Frank Karnauskas , N1UW is appointed to the position of Section Affiliated Club Coordinator.
The position of Affiliated Club Coordinator is one that Frank a has held before.  Most recently he was the Section Emergency Coordinator, a position now held by Dan Anderson KDØASX.

Frank Karnauskas, N1UW, pictured here, travels the state extensively in the course of conducting his business and has many contacts and friends throughout Minnesota.  Frank is an excellent speaker and is well known by the amateur radio community.

Please contact Frank to assist you with your affiliated club and he will be glad to help.  Frank can be contacted by email at n1uw@arrl.net.

Frank wants to visit each club in Minnesota but of course, that is a big job.  It might take him a while as we have more than forty clubs on the books.  He will be attending many of the amateur radio events around the state so look him up at the next hamfest as he will probably be there.
 

Two technician license courses are scheduled for 2010 to be held at:

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Auditorium

Two dates are being offered.  They are July 16, 17, 18 or December 10,11,12.  The first day is a Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm and the next two days are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the exam being given on Sunday.  More information is available from Dave Adriansen at the email below.

You can prepare for your first Amateur Radio License in just days. The course is based on the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) book "Ham Radio License Manual, Level 1, Technician" (1st edition).  Students will need to purchase the textbook on their own.  The book we will be using is the “ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.   The text is available at Radio City, 2660 County Road I, Moundsview, MN 55112 (1-800-426-2891) for $24.95. You can order online at:  www.radioinc.com.  It is also available through the ARRL at www.arrl.org.

Course Preparation is important.  Please take the time to read the book in advance of the classroom sessions.

Amateur radio operators "Hams" who hold the FCC Technician Amateur Radio License have privileges on all Amateur frequencies above 50 MHz. With the Technician license you can operate FM voice, SSB, Amateur TV, Satellite, IRLP, and many other modes. The most popular mode is FM voice on the 2 meter VHF and 70 Cm UHF bands

Technicians can help the community by assisting in public service events, search and rescue, and disaster communications. Hams have fun communicating with each other and by participating in field day and other group events.

The instructors for the course are all licensed Hams. A team teaching approach will be used so that you will always see a familiar face.

There is free parking and a Cafeteria available on site. The VA Medical Center is located near the crossroads of Hiawatha Avenue/Highway 55 and the Cross-town Freeway/Highway 62 at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 (www.mapquest.com).  The Metro city bus and Light Rail Train stop in front of the VA Medical Center.

Pre-registration is required and interested students should contact David.Adriansen@va.gov via e-mail or at (612) 467-3019 to register for this course.  The course is free except for the cost of the $24.95 textbook and a $15.00 examination fee payable by check or money order to “ARRL.” The exam fee will be collected by the Test Examiners on July 13 or December 12 prior to the end of course test.
 

Please go the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association (SARA) website at www.radioham.org  for information and flyers.

On Tuesday, January 12 at 4:53 PM Haiti time (2153 UTC), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit 10 miles (15 kilometers) west of Port-au-Prince, the island nation's capital. Communications in and out of Haiti have been disrupted. No word has been received as of yet from any of Haitian Amateur Radio operators. The ARRL encourages US amateurs to be aware of the emergency operations on the following frequencies: 7.045 and 3.720 MHz (IARU Region 2 nets), 14.265, 7.265 and 3.977 MHz (SATERN nets), and 14.300 MHz (Intercontinental Assistance and Traffic Net); the International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC) is also active on EchoLink node 278173.

IARU Region 2 Area C Emergency Coordinator, Arnie Coro, CO2KK, is coordinating a multi-national response by hams. There are organized nets on 7.045 and 3.720 MHz; amateurs are asked to monitor the frequencies, but to also keep them clear of non-essential traffic. Amateur Radio operators should also be aware that emergency traffic pertaining to the Haitian earthquake is expected on the SATERN frequencies of 14.265 MHz, 7.265 MHz and 3977 MHz, according to SATERN's leader, Major Pat McPherson. The Salvation Army is accepting health and welfare traffic requests on its Web site.

Whole article at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/01/13/11288/?nc=1
 

The St. Paul Radio Club is presenting an Extra Class upgrade program in
February and March.

The classes will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on eight Tuesday nights,
beginning on Feb. 9 and continuing each Tuesday until March 30. 

The classes will be held in Roseville, at the Roseville Fire Station at
2701 North Lexington Avenue.  That's a block north of the intersection of
Lexington and County Road C.  It's about a mile north of Highway 36.

The classes will use a "discussion group" format, rather than straight
lecture.  People will be expected to have read the chapter before the
class.

The book will be the ARRL License Manual for the Extra Class, 9th edition
(green cover).  It should be purchased in advance of the first class from
either Radio City or www.arrl.org .

There is no fee for the class.  People are requested to reserve a spot by
email to me at:  allan AT cs.com.
 

Don't forget the annual St. Paul Radio Club Annual Auction to be held on Friday, January 15, 2010.  It is held at the University of St. Thomas at will start at 7:00 pm.  Go to the SPRC website for details at http://www.stpaulradioclub.org
 

Owatonna Steele County Amateur Radio Club announces a Technician License Class session to be held Tuesday evenings from February 9, 2010 through March 4, 2010.  The class will be held at the Owatonna Fire Station on Main Street at Cedar Avenue.  Contact Tom Karnauskas on 507-444-9133.

For more complete information, go to: http://www.oscarmn.org/Class2010.html
 

Friday December 11, 2009, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday December 12-13, 2009, 8:00 AM to 5:00PM

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center

One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Auditorium

You can prepare for your first Amateur Radio License in just days. The course is based on the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) book "Ham Radio License Manual, Level 1, Technician" (1st edition).  Students will need to purchase the textbook on their own.  The book we will be using is the “ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-963-9) #9639”.  The text is available at Radio City, 2660 County Road I, Moundsview, MN 55112 (1-800-426-2891) for $24.95. You can order online at:  www.radioinc.com.  It is also available through the ARRL at www.arrl.org. Course Preparation is important.  Please take the time to read the book in advance of the classroom sessions.

Amateur radio operators "Hams" who hold the FCC Technician Amateur Radio License have privileges on all Amateur frequencies above 50 MHz. With the Technician license you can operate FM voice, SSB, Amateur TV, Satellite, IRLP, and many other modes. The most popular mode is FM voice on the 2 meter VHF and 70 Cm UHF bands

Technicians can help the community by assisting in public service events, search and rescue, and disaster communications. Hams have fun communicating with each other and by participating in field day and other group events.

The instructors for the course are all licensed Hams. A team teaching approach will be used so that you will always see a familiar face.

There is free parking and a Cafeteria available on site. The VA Medical Center is located near the crossroads of Hiawatha Avenue/Highway 55 and the Crosstown Freeway/Highway 62 at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 (www.mapquest.com).  The Metro city bus and Light Rail Train stop in front of the VA Medical Center.

Pre-registration is required and interested students should contact David.Adriansen@va.gov via e-mail or at (612) 467-3019 to register for this course.  The course is free except for the cost of the $24.95 textbook and a $14.00 examination fee payable by check or money order to “ARRL.” The exam fee will be collected by the Test Examiners on December 13 prior to the end of course test.
 

I will be hosting a One-Day Class for Technician Class amateur radio license. 

Where:  Great River Energy-Elk River, Minnesota
When:  October 24 from 8 to 4 followed by VE testing
Cost:  Free class, the VE exam will cost $15

This class has a success rate of about 95%.  Instructions include teaching to the questions, plus radio theory, safety, and regulations.

If you're interested please contact me at K0MJS@arrl.net and I will send you the class materials, maps, and directions.

73,
Mike - KØMJS
 

SARA (Stillwater Amateur Radio Association) will be holding a study class for taking the FCC test for General Class license starting Sept 17th 2009.

The class will be weekly on Thursday evenings (except MEA week in October) from 6 to 8pm and will be held most weeks at the Stillwater Library where we have our eyeball meetings. The class will be based upon the ARRL license guide. You can purchase them on your own, or Greg will be able to obtain a copy of you (please contact him for details at the email address at the end of this message).

Following the last class we will conduct a VE test session the week before Thanksgiving at Boutwell's Landing (the location of our monthly member meetings). Further details on the test date will follow as it approaches.

For further information on the class please contact Greg Widin at k0gw (at) arrl (dot) com.  Check the SARA site at http://news.radioham.org/ for more information.
 

The SPRC (St. Paul Radio Club) has just made this announcement regarding their fall license class schedule.

Technician level [entry level] classes will begin on Tuesday, October 6 and run throughout October and November, ending on December 1.  We will meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and be finished by 8:30.  We will meet in the Roseville Fire Hall, which is 1 block north of the 
intersection of Lexington and County Road C.  Books will be available there for $25.00, or you can get one at Radio City in Mounds View or directly from the ARRL. The book is The Ham Radio License Manual, published by ARRL. 

You may contact me at allankmn(at)cs.com.

I look forward to seeing you.

Allan Klein, WØNLY
 

This notice is to inform the ARRL Minnesota Section membership of an important personnel change.  Effective immediately, Mr. Dan Anderson, KDØASX is appointed to the position of Section Emergency Coordinator to replace Frank Karnauskas, N1UW.

Frank Karnauskas, our current SEC, asked me to find a replacement for him over a year ago as he has had some family issues that prevent him from spending as much time as he would like in this job.  In spite of both of us looking for a suitable replacement, we did not find that person until very recently.  Dan came forward just a week ago with this idea and we agree that he would do a great job.  He has a suitable background and is a strong amateur radio advocate.

Dan Anderson, KDØASX, (Pictured here) formerly ARRL Minnesota District 5 DEC, is also the Nobles County Emergency Management Director.  Having won 2007 Region 5 Outstanding Emergency Manager of the Year by the AMEM (Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers), he has successfully placed on behalf of Region 5 AMEM more than $60,000 worth of repeaters in District 5 using Homeland Security grant dollars.  He has also worked on behalf of the region's hospitals, health clinics, long-term care facilities and public health agencies to create an amateur radio emergency communications system between these entities.  He is also active in regional and statewide public safety interoperable communications planning, serving as a subcommittee chair charged with developing and funding a strategic technology reserve of equipment in case of catastrophic failure of public safety interoperable communications within the state. 

Arl N. Weinrebe, KDØBJW, will replace Dan as District Five DEC where he was currently serving as Assistant DEC. 

Please welcome Dan to this new and important assignment.  Dan will be actively recruiting volunteers to fill out vacancies in the emergency communications field organization and you may submit your information to him at danderson1@iw.net.

We are very grateful for Frank’s many contributions and his years of service and we all wish him well.  Frank will continue to work as as Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator.
 

Governor Tim Pawlenty has issued a proclamation for Amateur Radio Operator Recognition Days to be June 27 and 28, 2009.  Click on the thumbnail to get to the full sized PDF file.  You may print this and display at your field day event.

The MS Society events manage to raise a great deal of money for this very worthwhile society.  Amateur radio does play an important role in providing communication for these events. This is your opportunity to help !

Go to their official web site for all the information you will need to participate.

Go to  http://www.ms-scram.org/ and be a part of the action.
 

It must reported with regret, the loss of Rich Beebe, NØPV, the South Dakota Section Manager.  Rich passed away suddenly on March 15, 2008 at the age of 46.  His funeral was held on Friday March 20 in Sioux Falls, SD.
 

The 2009 Field Day rules are now available.  Plan early, plan well for this years event.  Rules are located at http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2009/fd.html .

There will be a field day locator sight again this year.  Go here and put in your field day information so everyone can find your event. This has worked so well in the past, it will probably become a permanent fixture.  This helps all of us that want to visit your location but often it takes more time to find the details than actually visit.  Field Day Station Locator Service
 

Please watch for more information at www.W0dxcc.com.
 

The Stillwater Amateur Radio Association, (SARA) will again be offering its Technician License Class, meeting weekly from March 5 to April 30.  The class will meet each Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. The class is free but the students must have a copy of the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 1st Edition.  This book is available from the ARRL at www.arrl.com or locally at Radio City.

New location this year is the Stillwater Public Library at 224 Third Street North in Stillwater, MN. We will be using the conference room, Room 230 in this beautifully remodeled and expanded library.  There is off-street parking available free to library patrons under the first floor of the library.  Please contact Greg Widin for registration at email address: gpwidin (at) comcast.net.
 

The St. Paul Radio Club (SPRC) will be holding its General License upgrade class on Monday nights between March 9 and April 27 at 7:00 pm, in Roseville.  The first night will be held in the Paper Birch Room in the maintenance building across the parking lot from City Hall.  All other sessions will be in the Burr Oak room in the lower level of the City hall itself.

There is no fee for this class but students are required to get a copy of the ARRL General Class License Manual.  This is available at Radio City and from the ARRL at www.arrl.org.

Students should register with allankmn@cs.com .  If too few student register, the class may be cancelled.
 

Website published by Skip Jackson - KSØJ     Minnesota Section Manager for The ARRL

Send email to ks0j@arrl.org