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January 2020 SPARKS

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The January 2020 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is Thursday January 9th, 7:00 pm. at Red Cross.
Eat'n Before the Meet'n will be at Cicis Pizza, 5:30 pm.

Reminder the January TARS meeting is our Annual Auction.
Clean up your shack, get rid of your excess or unwanted items and get a few bucks to buy something you can't resist.

Dan N9APA from the Ham Station has quite a collection donated to TARS.

You never know what might turn up for the auction.

It's now DUES time. Attached is the 2020 membership form along with the Feb Banquet Reservation form.
To attend the Banquet your DUES and Reservation must be paid
no later than Jan 30th. [Feb board meeting]
All the details and more are in this edition of SPARKS.


TARS AUCTION January 9th
Winter Field Day January 25
TARS Banquet Feb 6th

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

Check out the club web site www.w9og.net
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

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Download this file (member_app_form_2020.pdf)member_app_form_2020.pdf 45 Kb
 

December 2019 SPARKS

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The December 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is Thursday December 12th, 7:00 pm. at Red Cross.
The meeting program is GO-BOX Kits and related ideas.  If you have a Go-Box or other portable station or related that you would like to bring and share ideas.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n will be at Zaxby's, 5:30 pm.

It's now DUES time. Attached is the 2020 membership form along with the Feb Banquet Reservation form.
To attend the Banquet your DUES and Reservation must be paid before Jan 30th.

All the details and more are in this edition of SPARKS.

Reminder that the January TARS meeting will be our Annual Auction.
Clean up your shack, get rid of your excess or unwanted items and get a few bucks to buy something you can't resist.
You never know what might turn up for the auction.

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

 

November 2019 SPARKS

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The November 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is Thursday November 14th, 7:00 pm. at Red Cross.
The election of TARS 2020 Officers will be at this meeting and meeting program will be by Tom Washburne WB9ZFN.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n will be at Panera Bread Co, 5:30 pm.

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

Breaking NEWS!!!
Congratulations to TARS on a 4th place ranking in
the 2019 Field Day 3F category.

Check out the club web site www.w9og.net
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

 

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Download this file (2019-11-Sparks.pdf)2019-11-Sparks.pdf 1128 Kb
Download this file (member_app_form_2020.pdf)member_app_form_2020.pdfTARS membership app 202045 Kb
 

October 2019 SPARKS

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The October 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is at Central Dispatch, Thursday October 10th, 7:00 pm.
See details in SPARKS

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Just a quick reminder for the meeting tomorrow night, Thurs 10/10 at Central Dispatch.
There are not many parking spots at Central Dispatch so please park at the West Side EMA Training Center [WEMA] which is located just north of the dispatch center.

Central Dispatch is located at 1331 Harmony Way,   https://goo.gl/maps/txu9AJXd615kH4P77
WEMA is located at 1440
Harmony Way, https://goo.gl/maps/7WFQmhhKh9E8JTSx6

PLEASE meet us before 6:45 so we can walk over to dispatch by our appointment time of 7:00 pm.

Eat'n before the Meet'n will be 5:30 at the Twisted Tomato located on the corner of Maryland St. and Harmony Way.
Their parking is located off Maryland street to the east at the old funeral home lot. Watch for the sign.

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TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !


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

 


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September 2019 SPARKS

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The September 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is the CLUB PICNIC, Saturday September 14th.

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !


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
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

 

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August 2019 SPARKS

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The August 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is August 8th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:30, Mo's Mexican

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !

In this issue:
“Happy 150!” Hiram Percy Maxim Birthday Celebration
Brag Rag - W9FHA and history
SKYWARN spotter training online webinars
2019 Field Day
WMPLOTA 2019
2-Meter Simplex Contest Winner
Club Picnic SAVE THE DATE!!! SEPTEMBER 14th


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
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

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Download this file (2019-08-Sparks.pdf)2019-08-Sparks.pdf 1242 Kb
 

July 2019 SPARKS

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The July 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is July 11th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
The program will be on how we can better work with Red Cross.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:30, Jason's Deli

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !


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
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

Attachments:
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Download this file (2019-07-Sparks.pdf)2019-07-Sparks.pdf 1634 Kb
 

June 2019 SPARKS

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The June 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is June 13th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
The program will be ARRL FIELD DAY.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:30, Mission BBQ, 1530 N Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715

SAVE THE DATE! June 22-23 TARS ARRL Field Day at the Red Cross!

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !

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
Follow us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/TARSw9og

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Download this file (2019-06-Sparks.pdf)2019-06-Sparks.pdf 1225 Kb
Download this file (TARS-Board-Meeting-20190502.pdf)TARS-Board-Meeting-20190502.pdf 274 Kb
Download this file (TARS-Gen-Membership-Meeting-20190508.pdf)TARS-Gen-Membership-Meeting-20190508.pdf 265 Kb
 

May 2019 SPARKS

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The May 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.

The next regular club meeting is May 9th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
The program will be on POTA - Parks On The Air, by Raymond W9KHP.
Club Code Key Contest - this month, Paddle Key.


Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:30, Sonic Drive-In at 881 S Green River Road. Across from Lawndale Shopping Center.

2019 TARS 2M FM simplex contest Saturday, May 25 2019, 6-9 PM CDT (5/25 23:00Z – 5/26 02:00Z)
Details are available in the FILES section or with the April SPARKS.

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Talk it up, this is YOUR HAMFEST !

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

Attachments:
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Download this file (2019-05-Sparks.pdf)2019-05-Sparks.pdf 1010 Kb
 


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