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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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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

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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.

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April 2019 SPARKS

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The April 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.
As always, the file is sent in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader to open and read.

The next regular club meeting is April 11th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:30, Sam's Southern Eatery


Elite SKYWARN workshop is scheduled for Evansville at 6:00 pm on April 11th at the Red Cross. You must register online to attend.

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon
Lynnville Community Center -
Lynnville, Indiana

Spread the word, this is YOUR HAMFEST! Flier is attached!!!


In this ISSUE:
President’s Corner
TRANSMISSIONS - Cory Davis KD9MHB
Please comment on new Tech HF privileges by April 13 - Dan, W5DNT
2019 Indiana QSO Party (INQP) May 4th
TARS 2M FM Simplex Contest
Club Code Key Contest results!!!
ARISS SSTV Event
ARES/RACES News
Brag Rag
...... and much more!

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

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

 

March 2019 SPARKS

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The March 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.
As always, the file is sent in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader to open and read.

The next regular club meeting is March 14th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
Eat'n Before the Meet'n 5:50, Penn Station Subs.

Reminder, if you have not renewed your dues for 2019 they are now past due. 
Please submit your dues ASAP to keep receiving SPARKS.
We will be purging the e-mail list of expired memberships this month.
You will find the 2019 membership application with instructions for renewal attached to this e-mail.

SKYWARN Spotter training is scheduled for Evansville at 6:00 pm on March 12th at the Red Cross. You must register online to attend.

Reminder NO VE Testing this month.

TARS Second Annual Hamtober Fest
Saturday October 26th 2019, 7am - Noon

In this ISSUE:
President’s Corner:
Beyond the Baofeng
McCutchan Award
Club Code Key Contest Starting this month!!!
Projects - ALTOID PHONE CHARGER
THE MYTH OF VHF LINE-OF-SIGHT
2019 Lightbulb QSO contest, March 9th 20:00 UTC through March 10th 20:00 UTC.
ARES/RACES News

Brag Rag
...... and much more!

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

 

February 2019 SPARKS

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The February 2019 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, is attached.
As always, the file is sent in .pdf format and requires Adobe Reader to open and read.

The next regular club meeting is February 7th 6:00 pm at the Log Inn for those who have made reservations.
This is our annual banquet.  Please arrive promptly so we can get our meat selection ordered and have a short meeting before eating.
NOTE:  This is NOT THE REGULAR MEETING DATE!

Reminder, if you have not renewed your dues for 2019 they are now past due.  Please submit your dues ASAP to keep receiving SPARKS.
We will be purging the e-mail list shortly of expired memberships.
You will find the 2019 membership application with instructions for renewal attached to this e-mail.

In this ISSUE:
President’s Corner:
Beyond the Baofeng
Silent Key
Club Code Key Contest
U.S. Islands Awards Program 25th anniversary
ARES/RACES News
WWV Centennial Celebration Special Event
Brag Rag
...... and much more!

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 (2019-02-Sparks.pdf)2019-02-Sparks.pdf 1271 Kb
Download this file (formmbrapp19.pdf)formmbrapp19.pdf2019 Membership Application45 Kb
Download this file (TARS Meeting Minutes  Jan 2019.pdf)TARS Meeting Minutes Jan 2019.pdf 275 Kb
 


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