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September 2017 SPARKS

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The September 2017 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.

Just a note that upon updating the e-mail list I noticed several members that had never renewed their membership for 2017.
I will start removing old member e-mails soon, so if you haven't renewed or don't remember if you did, you can verify your membership status with the TARS Treasurer.

The next regular club meeting is September 14th 7:00 pm at the Red Cross.
Eating Before the Meeting at Fazoli's.

In this ISSUE:
A double header One Man's Opinion
September meeting program
Eat'n Before the Meet'n
A call for candidates
A question on club shirts
Hamfest calendar
...... 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.

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July 2017 SPARKS

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The July 2017 issue of SPARKS, newsletter of the Tri-State Amateur Radio Society, will be available soon.

 

Eat'n Before the Meet'n
The July Eating Before the Meeting July 13th, is at Mo's Southwest Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expressway, in the plaza directly in front of Target. Moe's offers a variety of build your own Southwest/Mexican foods at reasonable prices. 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.

 

June 2017 SPARKS

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The June 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.

REMINDER June 24-25, 2017 is Field Day
This year we will once again be at the Evansville Red Cross.

fd 2017

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May 2017 SPARKS

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The May 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.

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April Sparks

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The April 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.

Eat'n Before the Meet'n

April 13th Eating Before the Meeting will be 5:30 at Zaxby’s, 1021 N Burkhardt Rd.


An alternative to fast food, Zaxby's offers prepared-at-order Chicken Fingers, Traditional or Boneless Wings, Salads, Sandwiches, Appetizers, Milkshakes and a variety of dipping and tossing sauces.

https://www.zaxbys.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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March 2017 SPARKS

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The March 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.

Eating Before the Meeting will be 5:30 at
Schlotzsky’s Deli 301 North Green River Road.
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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February 2017 SPARKS

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The February 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.

February Meeting

Reminder the TARS meeting this month will not be at the Red Cross but the Log Inn for members that have turned in their reservations. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm Thursday Feb 9th and includes your meal served family style with choice of meat and drink.  If you plan to have any extras such as dessert, you will need to use cash or check, as the Log Inn doesn’t take any form of plastic. After the meal we will have a few presentations, awards, drawing for the 2016 attendance raffle and presentation of the McCutchan Award.

Map to Log Inn: https://goo.gl/maps/QDraxD6kfqn

 



It’s that time again.

Weather spotter classes have been scheduled for the area.

Feb 8, 6:00 pm Oakland City

Feb 16, 5:00 pm Owensboro

Mar 14, 6:00 pm Evansville, Red Cross

Mar 28, 6:30 pm NWS Webinar

 

Elite Spotter Workshop

Apr 4, 5:00 pm Owensboro

Apr 6, 6:00 pm Evansville, Red Cross

 

All classes now require registration, are free of charge, open to everyone and last 2 to 2.5 hours.

For details about the classes and to register visit

www.weather.gov/pah/spottertraining

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January 2017 SPARKS

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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 12th 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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December 2016 SPARKS

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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 8th 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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