The January 2017 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is now available.
As always, the file is in .pdf format and requires Adobe Reader to open and read.

Time for the Annual TARS Auction

At our January 12 meeting we will again have the annual TARS auction. This is where you can find some outstanding bargains (and some neat junk).
Again the auctioneer king himself K9HVI, Little Ed will officiate the event. He always makes it a fun and exciting event.

You can bring your items to be sold or donated at the auction. Funds from donated items will go to the club. If you sell something TARS asks for a small percentage as a contribution to the club.

This is one of the few ways TARS uses to raise funds for the club each year.
So clean out that shack and pack up those spare parts, pieces and unused gear and bring it to the auction.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n

January 12^th Eating Before the Meeting will be at CiCi's Pizza 101 North Green River Road, located just north of the Lloyd Expressway next to Burlington Coat Factory before the regular TARS club meeting.
Drop by for food, socializing, "story tell'n" and whatever else comes to mind.
Join the group at 5:30, check in on 146.79 if you need directions or just bored on your drive in.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

For the latest news check in to the Tri-State Emergency Net Wednesdays at 8:00 pm on the 146.790 repeater.

Check out the club web site www.w9og.net

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The December 2016 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is now available.
It's dues time again.
A new year is almost upon us. If you haven't yet paid dues for 2017, it's time. We have a new Treasurer starting this year. Be kind to him and mail in your dues. Or make out a separate check for dues and put it in an envelope with your completed membership form and turn it in at the January meeting. Be sure you include your email address and name/call sign at least on the form. The membership form is the ONLY sure way we can be sure to get your correct email
address in the books AND submit any changes so that you will receive your copy of SPARKS.

December Meeting Program

The TARS December 8^th meeting, 7:00 pm at the Red Cross, program will be a QLF contest and year end celebration. 
Everyone is invited to bring a desert or snack for a pitch in celebration while watching the QLF contest.

TARS will provide drinks, plates and tableware.
Ideas might include cookies, brownies, cheeseball, snack mix or anything you would like to share.

Now you are probably asking yourself, self what does QLF mean?

From Q signal list in the Old Timers Handbook

QLF - I am sending with my left foot.

QLF? - Are you sending with your left foot?

Are you starting to get the idea?  QLF is a derogatory word kind of like LID, but we are going to have a little fun with it. 
Yes that’s right YOU will be sending CW with your left foot.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n

December 8th Eating Before the Meeting will be 5:30 at Pangea 111 S Green River Road . 
Website:  http://www.tastepangea.com
Drop by for food, socializing, "story tell'n" and whatever else comes to mind. Join the group at 5:30, or whenever you can make it. Check in on 146.79 if you need directions or just bored on your drive in.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

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The complimentary October 2016 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is now available.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n

October 13th Eating Before the Meeting will be 5:30 at Penn Station Subs 137 North Burkhardt Rd.

Drop by for food, socializing, "story tell'n" and whatever else comes to mind. Join the group at 5:30, or whenever you can make it. Check in on 146.79 if you need directions or just bored on your drive in.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

If you have any suggestions on where you would like for us to meet, contact Chris (KE9YK @ arrl.net).

The monthly TARS  meeting is the second Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Evansville Red Cross located at 29S Stockwell road in Evansville.

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The complimentary June 2016 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is now available.

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The complimentary April 2016 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The monthly TARS  meeting is the second Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Evansville Red Cross located at 29S Stockwell road in Evansville.

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