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The Newsletter of the InterCity Amateur Radio Club ~ Established 1933~~77th Year of Service to Richland County ~~

January, 2010

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Upcoming Events For 2010~~~~

January 17 – VE Test Session – 2PM (details under the “VE Test” article following)

~~~~February 5 – IARC Meeting – Finalize Hamfest Details

At Peoples Community Room 7:30PM~~~~

February 13 – Setup for Hamfest at the fairgrounds – 11AM~~~~

February 13 – League Night Dinner – 6PMLocation will be the Golden Corral in Ontario -

(see article below)~~~~

February 14 – Mid-Winter Hamfest & Valentines Day~~~~

March 5 – IARC Meeting – Hamfest Results and “ Fun Night”mini contests for the membership

~~~~March 11 - Skywarn Training – 1PM at MedCentral Wellness Ctr. &

6:30PM at Shelby MedCentral hospital~~~~

March 14 – Daylight Savings Time Begins – Clocks ahead 1 hour!~~~~

April 2 – IARC Meeting – New members night – (also a return to a past activity from the 70's & 80”s – Nominations for Board Position.

~~~~May ?? - IARC Ham-of-the-Year Banquet – Details TBA

Committee has Danny Bailey KB8STK, Bill Reese W8WER, & Rob Ruth KD8AZQ – Send These members your nominations for 2010

~~~~~May 14 – 15 – Dayton Hamvention

~~~~June 4 – IARC Meeting – Plans for Field Day and other summer events

Election of the open Board position – Last meeting till September~~~~

June 13 – Miss Ohio Parade – Details TBA~~~~

June 26 & 27 – Field Day Weekend – Details TBA~~~~

September 10 – IARC Meeting/Picnic – Details TBA~~~~

October 1 – IARC Meeting - “Old Timers Night”~~~~

November 5 – IARC Meeting – Details TBA~~~~

November 7 – Daylight savings time ends~~~~

December 3 – IARC Meeting – Peel-n-Stick & Coney Night

ARRL VE Test SessionsInformation is from the ARRL website

Test sessions are all within 100 miles of Mansfield. Sessions in RED require pre-registration and will not accept walk-ins.Sessions in BLUE request pre-registration but will accept walk-ins.Sessions in GREEN are open to all and no pre-registration needed with walk-ins welcome. Although these open sessions do not require you to pre-register it is still a good idea to call ahead so they know to expect you or they can let you know if there is any changes. This Information is from the ARRL web site and if you need more information visit www.arrl.org

17-Jan-2010 Sponsor: INTER-CITY ARC Time: 2:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: RICHARD E FLETCHER – (419)886-2463 --Email: VKAFLETCH@AOL.COMLocation: PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER 2ND FLOOR ENTRANCE597 PARK AVE EAST MANSFIELD, OH 44907

18-Jan-2010 - Sponsor: SANDUSKY RADIO EXP LEAGUE INC Time: 7:00 PM (No walk-ins) -- Contact: LUTHER T GANTZ --- (419)684-7864Email: N8HC@ARRL.NETLocation: SANDUSKY RADIO EXP LEAGUE INC2909 W PERKINS AVE SANDUSKY, OH 44870

30-Jan-2010 Sponsor: WRECS Time: 9:00AM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: ROBERT C GAUSS -- (330)562-3328Email: N8ZB@YAHOO.COMLocation: BENTLEYVILLE VILLAGE HALL -- LOOK FOR SIGNS6253 CHAGRIN RIVER RD BENTLEYVILLE, OH 44022

06-Feb-2010 Sponsor: LAKE COUNTY ARA Time: 12 NOON (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: SCOTT FARNHAM -- (440)256-0320Email: SCOTTFARNHAM@ROADRUNNER.COMLocation: KIRTLAND LIBRARY9267 CHILLICOTHE RD ROUTE 306 1.7 MI S OF I-90 KIRTLAND, OH 44094

06-Feb-2010 Sponsor: RARA Time: 2:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: WALTER C VOGEL -- (419)394-2976Email: AWVOGEL@VERIZON.NETLocation: NOBLE COMMUNITY CENTER16493 RIVER ROAD SAINT MARYS, OH 45885

06-Feb-2010 Sponsor: PORTAGE COUNTY ARS, INC Time: 10:00AM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: JAMES J AYLWARD --- (330)297-7979Email: AYLWARDJIM@AOL.COMLocation: CENTER OF HOPE1034 W MAIN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266

14-Feb-2010 Sponsor: INTER CITY ARC/HAMFEST --Time: 1:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: RICHARD E FLETCHER -- (419)886-2463Email: VKAFLETCH@AOL.COMLocation: RICHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ADMISSION BLDG750 NORTH HOME ROAD -- MANSFIELD, OH 44901

DX & IOTA Updatebulletin was made possible with information provided by

IZ0EGM, NC1L, VK4ABD, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News,The Daily DX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar & DX Bulletin

and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

WILLIS ISLAND, VK9W. IOTA OC-007 Dave, VK4ABD will be QRV as VK9WBM while on work assignment at the Bureau of Meteorology in the Australian Coral Sea territories until July 2010. Activity will be on 40 meters and above during his spare time. QSL to home call.

WAKE ISLAND, KH9. IOTA OC-053 Colin, WA2YUN is QRV as KH9/home call for about one year while on work assignment. He is active in his spare time. QSL via K2PF.

GREENLAND, OX. IOTA NA-018 Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV as OX3QM from Thule for one year. He is currently active on 40 meters. QSL to home call.

ANTARCTICA. Mike, RW1AI is QRV from club station R1ANP from Progress station and is here for about a year while on work assignment. QSL this operation via RW1AI.

NETHERLANDS, PA. In celebration of 600 years of the city of Purmerend, special event station PC600P is QRV until January 27. In addition, look for stations PA600MIR, PA601FR, PA602SWL, PA603HGP, PD602YL and PE603HG to be active. QSL via operators' instructions.

MEXICO, XE. In celebration of the two hundred years of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican revolution, members of the Radio Club Queretaro are QRV as special event station 4A1B throughout all of 2010. QSL via LZ3HI.

MALDIVES, 8Q. Cezar, YO8TLC is QRV as 8Q7CE until January 25. He is active holiday style on 40, 30 and 20 meters using mostly CW. QSL to home call.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Gerry, VE6LB is QRV as A6/homecall from Dubai until February 8. He is active holiday style on 40 to 15 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call.

BAHAMAS, C6. Tom, C6ANM is QRV from Nassau, IOTA NA-001, until April. He is active on 160 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. This includes entries in the upcoming CQ WW 160 Meter contests and the ARRL DX SSB contest. QSL direct via WA2IYO.

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Operators Luis, XQ5CIE, Carlos, CE6UFF, Didier, F6DXE and Dagoberto, CE5COX will be QRV as XR9JA from Chilean naval base "Arturo Prat" on Greenwich Island, IOTA AN-010, from January 10 to 24. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and PSK31 and on satellite AO-51. QSL via CE5JA.

SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Operator AD7AF will be QRV as E51WWA from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, from January 12 to February 1. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using mainly CW and SSB with some RTTY and PSK31. He may also try to be active on 80 meters. QSL to home call.

LIBERIA, EL. Chris, ZS6RI is QRV as EL8RI for about one month. Activity is mainly on 30 and 20 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

THAILAND, HS. Eddy, ON4AFU will be QRV as HS0ZJF from January 12 to March 8. Activity is on the HF bands using CW only. This includes activity from several IOTAs. QSL to home call.

DJIBOUTI, J2. Darko, E70A is now QRV as J28AA. He is active on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via K2PF.

ST. VINCENT, J8. George, K2CM is QRV as J8/homecall from the Grenadine island of Bequia, IOTA NA-025, until February 12. Activity is mostly on 20 meters using CW and SSB and possibly 40 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

BONAIRE, CURACAO, PJ2. Hennie, PE1MAE will be QRV as PJ4/homecall beginning January 10 from Bonaire, IOTA SA-006, and will be here for several months. Activity is on 40 meters using mainly SSB. QSL via PA2NJC. ST. MAARTEN, SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Jim, K1NA will be QRV as PJ5NA from St. Eustatius, IOTA NA-145, from January 10 to March 27. Activity is on the HF bands. This includes activity in several upcoming contests. QSL direct to home call.

POLAND, SP. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Polish Amateur Radio Union, PZK and 85th anniversary of the IARU, look for special event station 3Z0RADIO to be active all throughout 2010. QSL via SP9SX.

MOUNT ATHOS, SV/A. Monk Apollo, SV2ASP/A has been QRV using RTTY on 20 meters around 1130z. QSL direct.

ANTIGUA, V2. Valeriy, VE3LFW will be QRV as V26VP from January 15 to 31, and possibly into mid or late February. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Operators Alan, VK3XPD, Kevin, VK4UH and Mike, VK3KH are QRV as VK9NA until January 14. This is a VHF, UHF and Microwave DXpedition. QSL via operators' instructions.

DX NEWS ITEM UPDATE. Contrary to what was reported in DX news ARLD052 for 2009, Peter, VY0PW is actually NOT QRV as P29CS from Lihir Island.

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SKYWARN SPOTTERS LIST WITH TRAINING DATESRevised 3/12/09 after local training sessions

IF A NAME IS NOT SHOWN THE NAME HAS EITHER BEEN DROPPED FROM THE ACTIVE LIST IN CLEVELAND DUE TO NOT BEING RETRAINED OR A

PERSON HAS YET TO BE TRAINED AS REQUIRED.NAMES IN GREEN WILL NEED TRAINING IN 2010 TO BE KEPT ACTIVE ON

THE ROSTERNAMES IN BLUE WILL BE DROPPED IN 2010 AS INACTIVE BY THE NWS IN

CLEVELAND AS THEY ARE OVER 3 YEARS SINCE LAST TRAINING. Dates in RED are over due by minimum of 5 years and are not on the list in

Cleveland – These names will be dropped from our list next year as no longer having or showing any interest.

Those not trained since 2004 & before have been eliminated from this listing so if your name is missing you need to retrain!!

Also If your name is missing it may be that you did not inform our skywarn

coordinator that you had training in another county and were registered incorrectly by their members.

Ken Allen – KC8TDW ----------- 3/08Danny Bailey – KB8STK ------- 3/09Dan Baker – AB8SI ------------- 3/ 08Joy Baker – KC8RHD ----------- 3/ 08Myron Baughman –N8YOA – 4/09Jay Bookwalter – KC8GNL – 3/09Mike McKee –KC8QFA -------- 3/ 07Richard Clark – KC8QFD ------ 3/ 07Mark Dailey – KC8MKL -------- 3/08Dick Fletcher – N8CJS --------- 3/ 09Harry Fritchen – K8HF --------- 3/ 07Don Green – K8ANC ------------- 3/ 06Bob Harlan – W8NDB ----------- 3/ 09William Hovorka – N8BCR ---- 3/09Henry Koenig – WD8Q --------- 3/ 09John Lehman – WA8MHO ---- 3/ 07Bill Martin – N8TQ ---------------- 3/ 09Jerry Miller – N8GJ --------------- 3/09John Ness – K8NJ ----------------- 3/09Larry Roop – N8RGO -------------- 3/08Jim Smith – KA8WSE ----------- 3/ 09Gunther Meisse Jr K8GSM - 3/05Rob Meisse – W8REM ----------- 3/05Ken Tharp – K8KMT –------------ 3/06Bruce VanHesteren - N8KJS- 3/09Sue Yates – KZ8SUE ------------- 3/07Ron Burgess – K8RKB ----------- 3/08Don Forshaw –KB8RYA -------- 3/09

Paul Picking – WD8OJL --------- 3/ 07Mike Johnson – N8MBZ ------- 3/ 09Rob Gibson – KC8YKU ---------- 3/06Rocky Shiffel – KD8AWE ------ 3/09Rob Ruth – KD8AZQ -------------- 3/07Melody Ruth – KD8CWI --------- 3/06Bill Reese – W8WER -------------- 3/06Brett Close – N8TG ----- --------- 3/06Jay Ferguson – KD8ALJ ---------3/08

Dave Weigold – N8DPW ------- 3/08Jeannine Stickler –KD8CWF- 3/09Karl Pfaff – K8QB ----------------- 3/06Jeff Brown – KD8AWD ---------- 3/09George Paul – KD8BKF --------- 3/07Dan Blasberg – KA8YQG ------- 3/09Gary Pugh – WB8SYR ------------ 3/07Bryan Nolen – K8BLN ------------ 3/09Beau Nolen – KD8FBC ---------- 3/07Paul Ward – N8IIU --------------- 3/09Renee’ Ward – N8IOP ---------- 3/07

Patty Earnest – KD8FNQ –---- 3/09Tom Miller – N8TWM ----------- 3/09Kyle Crawford – KD8GEI – ----3/09Steve Barr – KD8GRM –--------- 3/09Denise Close – KD8ATE ----- 3/08Dan Rzeppa – K8DTM -------- 3/08Brandon Baker – KD8BOR -- 3/08Rachel Hilson –KC8RYV --- 3/09Willie Hilson --- W8ONE -----3/09Jeff Garret ---- KD8IKV ------ 3/09Anna Schmall – KD8JGY ---- 3/09Mike Hartge – WO8R --------- 3/09Derrick Martin – W8NOW – 3/09Tom Hampton – W8TLH --- 3/09Dick Hensel ---- N8WLC --- 3/09Mike Stevens – W8EMT – 3/09

Jonathon Nelson - KD8IZS – 3/09Byron Nelson – KD8HQC ---- 3/09Jim Ellsmore – KD8JHB --- 3/09Jason Nelson – KD8JNE -- 3/09

69 Registered spotters as of the 2009 training sessions reported. If you see someone missing or showing that they need to update please

let them know.

TRAINING DATE IS MARCH 11TH AT 1PM & 6:30PM1pm IS AT MED CENTRAL WELLNESS CTR ON W 4TH ST

6:30pm IS AT MED CENTRAL SHELBY HOSPITAL

From Times PastA look back at some past IARC newsletters

By original editor Edwin Fensch W8SOU & current editor Jay Bookwalter KC8GNL

This month we will cover the issues from January thru March 1972. This time frame had the club called Inter-City Radio Club or IRC for short. The club President at the time was Gordon Sponsellor W8BZR. The Vice President was Oscar Frederickson K8ADX. Secretary was Terry Welch K8ZBI, and the Treasurer was J Pyles WB8CEI.

~~~~~~~~~~~January 1972

Jim Bainter WA8PKE from Galion was scheduled to do a talk about Light - Emitting Diodes at the January meeting. He had promised to bring a number of samples of these diodes. (amazing how far these have come since the 70's)

~~Chuck Bookwalter W8QJF proposed the following changes in the annual IRC Auction in February. 1) The owner of gear presented for auction was required to bid on his own item to establish a selling price. If no one bidded at a higher price the item was returned to the seller and the item was not sold.2)Each item had to be labelled separately with the sellers name attached and the seller was to indicate the condition of the item such as “ operating A-1”, “Parts missing but operating”, “Condition unknown”, or “to be sold as-is”. 3) A donation table would be set up where members could donate items to be sold that when sold gave the money to the club treasury.

~~It was reported that Kenneth Portz WA8QNP one of the IRC's most faithful CIRCE net members had suffered a stroke while acting as net control for the Sunday night net! According to his wife Ken had been taking a nap before the net and woke up shortly before the scheduled net time of 9 PM. He had started the net with check-ins and remarked that he was having trouble talking. As the net progressed he had even more speech troubles, although he actually was able to finish the entire net!! His wife then had him go to then Mansfield General Hospital where he was admitted. At the time of this newsletter in Jan 72 he was showing good improvement and was due to be released home soon.

~~The newsletter mentioned that the IRC was due to participate in a similated emergency test on Jan 29 & 30 1972. Details were to be given at the meeting by Don Fetters W8BWV.

~~W8GGH in Shelby was selling his Gotham Tri-Band Quad that was never used for $30.00!

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The Editor Edwin Fensch W8SOU had an article about how he found out that four of the club members had received commendations from the ARRL and had kept them secret from the other members. He thought it to be “ the strangest piece of nonsense he had run across in the 13 years as editor” In continuing he stated “The purpose of the club and the news bulletin is to foster interest in ham radio in this area and to encourage others to enter into the hobby. One way of doing this would be to let members and new-comers know that operators in the IRC are capable ham operators that can be counted on in a pinch” The last paragraph said “ It is the editor's hope that the plans of committees, officers, and program chairmen will not be similarly hidden in the private shacks of blushing, retiring operators whose exploits will become known in that glorious day beyond the sunset. Phooy whoever said that newsgathering is a worthwhile activity? And whoever said that telling club members about the successful operations of members should be..... aw forget it” (I know how he felt sometimes as I also wish more articles from members would be made available for the current newletter)

~~February 1972

The annual gear auction was set to go at the Naval Training Center on Ashland Rd. (now torn down at the corner of E.5th St at Ashland Rd) Doors were to open at 6:00PM! Private sales would start at 7PM and the actual auction starting at 8PM with Earl Carrier K8WLP as the Auctioneer. The auction would continue till all was sold or 11:00pm when the auction closed.Sandwiches, coffee, or soft drinks were to be served to those with admission tickets at the conclusion of the auction.

Lacey Shawvr WA8FMW was in charge of publicity to surrounding towns. Others involved were Terry Welch K8ZBI as publicity to clubs chairman, Gordon Sponseller W8BZR distributed advertising materials, Chuck Bookwalter W8QJF handled the food, Eldon Heck W8PO took care of the coffee, & Oscar Frederickson K8AFX was General Chairman of the auction.

~~The club presented a plaque to Ken Portz WA8QNP for his unusual preformance on the Sunday Dec 5th CIRCE net when he continued to operate the net while suffering a stroke at the same time! Lacey Shawver WA8FMW made the presentation.

~~Egon Loeckel W8TAJ announced that Civil Defense RACES equipment would be installed in the new services building (Red Cross) on North Park St. This new center was the former Sears building which was donated to the county to use as a central services center. The IRC was issued a room on the main floor for radio equipment and that coax was setup for the antennas. Loeckel also stated that since teletype transmitters and receivers have been furnished as well as the usual short wave equipment, that Tom Lamb K8ERV would check the equipment and see that the teletypes were in working order. ( Saddly we have just been booted from the above mentioned radioroom at the Red Cross so that they can expand the bloodmobile offices. No plans are made to have a facility there at this time)

~~Jim Kvochick WB8AZP had reported in January that the Mansfield Branch of Ohio State University would have a club station soon at their location on St Rt 39. He stated that the

equipment was on location and all they had to do was wait for the club license from the FCC.~~

Members from Crestline & Galion reported that a new 2-meter repeater station was in operation in Crestline under the direction of Syd Emmons (no call given). It was set up in the FM mode and those wishing to use it would have to get the necessary crystals.

~~Members were asked whether the interference in two downtown churches amplifyer systems had been traced since the local hams have been accused of causing the interference. It was shown that the transmitter on top of the Richland Bank Building which was used by United Telephone for pager service was causing the problems. ( seems like we always get blamed. Nice to see it was proved not to be our hobby though!)

~~The new Novice and Code class had 16 people at the Jan 10th meeting. Dick Delong W8EMK and Lacey Shawver WA8FMW assisted by Egon Loeckel W8TAJ were giving the classes. They hoped more student would attend the next class.

~~~~~March 1972

The newsletter announced that 153 hams registered for the annual auction. Operators from as far away as Columbus attended. According to Oscar Frederickson K8ADX that the 153 people attended in spite of rather disagreeable weather. A total of $153.01 was taken at the door and through the club donation table. Food expenses were $65.69 and that other expenses were $15.54 which gave the club a profit of $71.78. The Club Donation table netted $21.00 for the club

~~The Novice class did grow to 22 people with a husband & wife team giving it a try.

~~Lacey Shawver WB8FMW was reported to be the first IRC member to get on the 2-meter net with a FM rig.

~~Lacey Shawver WB8FMW had an 11 meter beam with 5 elements that could be converted to 10 meters for sale. No price given

~~The annual “Home Brew” contest was coming up in which members could compete with each

other to win the awards for the best home-made piece of equipment. The April meeting was when these had to be ready for judging

~~Dick Delong W8EMK was set to attend the Ohio Council of Amateur Clubs meeting. Anyone

who had any proposals for the council were to get with Dick before March 11 where Dick would present them to the council. (Dick was also the treasurer for the OCAC in 72)

~~~~~~~~~Thats it for this month. Next time we will review April & May 1972. The newsletter back then

was not published in June, July & August.

League Night Dinner ReturnsFebruary 13th at 6PM

Golden Corral

It's back!! We have decided to bring back the League Night Dinner as a place where our Division & Section leaders will get to discuss ARRL, ARES, & NTS topics.The last 2 years we have met with some league officials at different places for dinner but on a very informal manner. In the years before that we rented places such as the Sons of Herman for this event but costs were up and food choices limited. The Golden Corral is all you can eat for around $12 a person with no reservations needed. No cost to rent the room either!! It is the same place as last years Ham-of-the-Year banquet so it is easy to find and most everyone enjoyed it there. So far I have heard from Jim Weaver K8JE the Great Lakes Director, Frank Piper KI8GW the current Ohio Section Manager, Jack Sovik KB8WPZ the ARES® SEC, Scott Yonally ASM, Henry Koenig WD8Q Ohio Slow Net Coordinator, & Rick Swain KK8O the Section OO coordinator. There may be others but as of this newsletter this is who plans to be there. We have plans to have them talk for around 10 minutes or so about key issues and their programs.

From the NWSChange in Hail Size for Severe Weather

Previously, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings whenever a thunderstorm is forecast to produce wind gusts to 58 miles per hour (50 knots) or greater and/or hail size 3/4 inch (penny-size) diameter or larger. For the past few years, offices that cover areas of Kansas have experimented using a warning criterion of one inch diameter hail. During the spring and early summer of 2009, this experiment expanded to other areas in the Central and Western U.S. Beginning January 5, 2010, the minimum size for severe hail nationwide increases to one inch (quarter-size) diameter. There will not be a change to the wind gust criterion of 58 mph.

This change is based on research indicating significant damage does not occur until hail size reaches 1 inch (quarter-size) in diameter, and as a response to requests by core partners in emergency management and the media. Particularly in areas of the Central U.S., the frequency of severe thunderstorm warnings issued for penny-size and nickel size hail might have desensitized the public to take protective action during a severe thunderstorm warning

In areas that experimented with changing to the one inch hail criterion, media partners stated their user feedback suggests warnings are now more meaningful. In addition, television networks receive fewer viewer complaints from breaking into programming for non-damaging storms. The Emergency Management community in those areas agreed that warnings carry more weight, and spotters now concentrate on the more significant events.

IARC Inc PROPOSED Bylaws

As mentioned at the January 8th IARC meeting, here are the revised proposed bylaws we have been working on. Please read thru them and if you have any suggestions or revisions to what is posted here, then let the Bylaw Committee know. The Committee can be reached thru the following; kc8gnl@embarqmail.com or kc8gnl@gmail.com I will then forward these to the other committee members for review. All changes or additions are in BLUE for easy identification. If an item has been dropped it will have a line struck thru the word or phrase.

~ IARC Proposed BY-LAWS ~

Revision 5 - January 09, 2010

1. Membership may include anyone interested in Amateur Radio. A voting member shall be defined as, a member whose dues are currently paid.

2. The "BOARD of DIRECTORS" shall consist of three (3) members, each elected for a three (3) year term, one (1) member to be elected each year at the June meeting. The Club License Trustee, the Repeater License Trustees, and the Corporate Agent, will be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and be placed on the "Board of Directors" as an addition to the three (3) elected directors.

· The Club License Trustee must hold a valid Amateur Extra Class license.

3. The EXECUTIVE OFFICERS shall consist of the following: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer.

4. Nominations for Officers and elected Board members will be held at the April meeting. The election of the Executive Officers and elected Board members will be held at the June meeting. The newly elected Officers and Board members will take office immediately following that meeting. Executive Officers will serve for a two (2) year term and no more than three (3) consecutive terms to be served before they must vacate their office for a minimum of one (1) year.

· Any member of the "Board of Directors", or the Executive Officers, shall only have one (1) vote at any organizational meeting.

· Any and all nominations for elections will be publicized in all of the following methods: the newsletter, local nets , repeater announcements and on the web site no less than 30 days prior to the election.

5. The duties of the Officers, and the conduct of all meetings, shall follow the By-Laws and "ROBERTS RULES of ORDER". , wi th he By-Laws being the governing instrument .

6. All of the Officers and Board of Directors of IARC Inc. must be a currently paid member of IARC Inc. before taking office to which they were elected or appointed.

Anyone being nominated for an Officer or Board Position, elected or appointed must be a current ly paid member of IARC in good standing at the t ime of IARC at the t ime of their nomination. If elected, they must maintain their paid membership during the entire term of office.

7. Officers and Directors may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the members present at the first regularly scheduled meeting following the proposed removal, and after notification of the person proposed for removal.

· A motion for removal can only be made if evidence is found that any Officer or Director is believed to be guilty of malfeasance. This evidence must be

presented to the membership at the first membership meeting after the evidence is discovered.

· When a proposal for removal is made, the person proposed to be removed will be notified within seven (7) days of the proposal by certified mail. This written notification will be done by the Secretary, at the direction of the Board.

· Vacancies occurring among the Officers and Directors between regular elections will be filled by a special ballot at the first regularly scheduled meeting after the vacancy exists.

· If a vacancy occurs with the Presidents position, the Vice President will fill that vacancy and the special election will be for the newly opened Vice President’s position.

· No person can hold more than one elected office at a time.

8. Regular membership meetings shall be conducted between September and June of the following each year with the date and time to be determined by the Officers and Directors.

· Special membership meetings can be called by the President, or any Board member with at least five (5) days prior notification to the voting members. The club newsletter, weekly net, repeater announcement, web page and/or a special e-mail mailing can be used for this notification.

9. All matters of business, between regular meetings, shall be conducted by a majority the Officers and Directors jointly.

10. General Fund expenditures, the Board is authorized to spend up to five hundred dollars ($500.00), per activity without prior approval of the membership., as long as i t is a cri t ical or emergency situation where a meeting with the regular membership is not an option available at the t ime. This is l imited to one occurrence per year.

· Repeater Fund expenditures are to be used for the exclusive use of repeater operation (i.e. telephone line (s) and insurance) for the repeater (s), replacement, maintenance, or expansion to the repeater system. Because of the nature of expenses that can be incurred in maintaining a repeater, the Board is authorized to spend what monies that it deems necessary to maintain the repeater system.

· Equipment Fund is to be funded from the General Fund at an amount determined by the Board and reviewed on a regular basis.

· All fund raising for IARC, Inc will be divided equally between the General Fund and the Repeater Fund unless specifically stated for the exclusive use for one or

the other of these two (2) funds. Any donation of funds coming into the treasury of IARC, Inc. must be used only for IARC, Inc. activities, and must follow all of the charitable contribution laws of the county, state and federal governments.

• There can be no purchase of untested, used equipment through online actions or other sales, unless the seller has a solid wri t ten guarantee as to i ts working condition. If found not to be working as advertised, the seller will offer a full refund of funds invested.

• All equipment purchased by the InterCity Amateur Radio Club, Inc shall be registered to the InterCity Amateur Radio Club, Inc. This includes, but is not limited to any and all warrantees for equipment, rebates or gift certi f icates earned on the purchase of equipment or on t i t les / registrations for licensed equipment.

11. There shall be an organizational meeting with the Executive Officers and the Board of Directors called at least once each year, or more if necessary.

12. A quorum consists of at least ten (10) members or ten percent (10%) of the paid membership, whichever is greater, and provided that there are at least two (2) elected Officers in attendance at the meeting. For the purpose of conducting a Board of Director meeting, a quorum shall consist of at least three (3) members of the Board and two (2) elected Officers.

13. Dues for Membership of IARC Inc, are due on the first (01) of September and shall be twelve dollars ($12.00) per member, payable in advance to the Treasurer or Membership Chairperson.

· Any person, not already having been a member of IARC, Inc. before and not having been a licensed amateur before, taking an IARC, Inc sponsored V.E. test and passing any of the elements, is eligible to will receive a one (1) full year membership to IARC for free. In order to receive this f ree membership the recipient must complete and return a dated membership card form to the V.E. Team Leader the day of passing his/her exam, or mail i t to the Treasurer or Membership Chairperson wi thin thir ty (30) days. These forms cards will be made available at all IARC sponsored VE Tests and the VE Team Leader will be responsible to forward these membership forms cards to the IARC Treasurer or Membership Chairperson at his/her earliest convenience.

• Any person, not currently at this t ime or having ever been a member of IARC, Inc. before, and has never held an amateur radio l icense before, taking an IARC, Inc. sponsored V.E. test and passing at least one element, is eligible to receive the remainder of the current membership year ending Sept. 1st for free. In order to receive this f ree membership period, the recipient must complete and return a membership form to the V.E. Team Leader the day of passing his/her exam. These forms will be made available

at all IARC, Inc. sponsored V.E. Tests and the V.E. Team Leader will be responsible to forward these membership forms to the IARC Treasurer or Membership Chairperson. These forms must also include an option for the new member to pay the next years dues, as well as explain their free membership period and when membership dues are due.

• Any member default ing in his membership dues for more than thir ty (30) ninety (90) days will be dropped from the membership rolls as an active member. Dues payments that are made through electronic money transfers will be of the same amount as payments made in person. Handling fees for electronic money transfers are not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) per transaction.

14. The President of IARC Incorporated will, at the June meeting, appoint at least two (2) paid members of IARC, non-related to any persons currently serving on the Board, to meet with and audit the Treasurer's books, and to report back to the club, at the September meeting, their findings.

· This auditing committee will also review at this same time all checks written from the clubs account and sign-off as that they were expenses authorized with the knowledge of the Board of Directors.

15. IARC Inc. shall not attempt to govern the action of its' membership in the legal operation of their Amateur Radio stations.

16. It will be the duty of the Secretary to record the minutes of any and all organizational meetings. Any pertinent changes to the corporate structure will be entered into the corporate record book by the Secretary.

· It will also be the duty of the Secretary to keep and maintain a list of all the duties of the Officers and distribute this list to all of the newly elected Officers when they take office. This list will be part of the Corporate Record book and open for inspection by anyone wishing to see it.

17. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors of IARC Inc, to review the appointment of the Corporate Agent; Club License Trustee and the Repeater License Trustees at least once every five (5) years, and at that time either Corporate Agent papers or Continuation of Corporation papers will be filed with the Secretary of State, of the State of Ohio, beginning in September, 2003, by the Corporate Agent.

18. All proposed changes to the ARTICLES of INCORPORATION, or the BY-LAWS of IARC Inc. must be submitted in writing to voting members five (5) days prior to the vote, the club newsletter, web page and/or special e-mailing may be used for submitting proposed changes.

19. The Communications trailer owned by the IARC, Inc. is to be used for IARC club functions such as special events, f ield day, or promotional displays. It also may be

used by the Richland County's Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) during communications emergencies, special events, or promotional displays.

• The person(s) allowed to haul the trailer must provide proof of full

insurance; valid clean valid driver’s l icense; a vehicle capable of safely hauling the trailer. They also must demonstrate that they can safely maneuver (i.e. backing up, cornering, parking) the trailer prior to transporting i t .

• The trailer can only be used by either the IARC Inc, & Richland Co. ARES®.

If the need arises for out of county use, the trailer must be accompanied by an IARC member or a Richland Co. ARES® member at all t imes. Use by non-amateur groups is prohibited unless the IARC Inc or Richland Co ARES® is part of the event where the trailer is needed.

• Equipment for the trailer wil l be funded from the equipment fund port ion

of the general fund, and at an amount not to exceed five ($500.00) hundred dollars per year, unless approved through the membership of the IARC, Inc.

Again after reviewing these proposals, if you have suggestions, changes, or other ideas let the committee know before the end of January 29th, 2010.

Hi Gang,

It’s been some time since I’ve written anything for the Airwaves Journal. This past year was full of changes. IARC grew a little older as that they just celebrated their 76th anniversary. Our beloved Section Manager, Joe Phillips, K8QOE became a silent key and with that, a new and exciting adventure started with Frank Piper, KI8GW our interim Section Manager. A new president, both for our country and our club was installed into power and some of you like me were asked to challenge yourselves with new responsibilities at work, at home and within the Amateur Radio community.

The club has been, and continues to be very active in many phases of participation within the community. Helping with bicycle races to Skywarn to fox hunts all around the county. I want to encourage the new folks just coming into Amateur Radio to get involved. Your excitement for the “service” is desperately needed. What’s in it for you? FUN! Yes, there’s some work involved and even more learning and book reading, but I can guarantee that you’ll have fun along the way as well.

Did you happen to notice that I used the word “service” in the above paragraph? That’s because this is NOT a hobby as so many people will tell you. It’s a service. Don’t believe me? Here’s what the FCC says about Amateur Radio:

§97.1 Basis and purpose.

The rules and regulations in this Part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles:

(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

Now within these two paragraphs (by the way, these are the very first two paragraphs in Part 97) the word service appears twice. That is how we are viewed within the FCC itself. We are a service. Did you know that the word “hobby” never appears anywhere within Part 97?

A service to what, should be your next question. Well, it states that within the second paragraph of Part 97, “particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.” Emergency communications to anyone needing it. We are here to “serve.” To use our expertise and equipment in providing emergency communications whenever, and wherever possible.

Now most of you know that there are Amateur Radio stations on-board each of the space shuttles, as well as the International Space Station (ISS). Did you know that these stations are actually considered a backup communications station in the event that the main communications channel goes down? They are, and let me tell you this, they have had the main communications channel go out several times over the years and Amateur Radio has been there to “serve.”

Amateur Radio is fun, there’s no doubt about that. But, you do have to remember it is a service to your fellow man first, and foremost. Our primary reason for existing is for emergency communications. It states that in Part 97.1 (a) and being that “one” communication that always seems to get through no matter what is a big responsibility. One I’m sure that you can handle.

Amateurs were at ground zero in New York after 9/11. We were in New Orleans during the floods, and at hurricanes Hugo, Andrew.. and so on. Why, because our “service” was invaluable in getting important communications through when it was absolutely necessary.

Now most of you are saying that’s fine for those along the coast, but here 1,000 miles inland and we don’t get hurricanes. You are wrong there. We did get the aftermath effects in the fall of 2008 from a hurricane. It brought down power lines and tore roofs off of houses just as it did all along the southern coast line. Many areas of Mansfield, Ontario, Lexington and Shelby were without power for days due directly to the hurricane that came through. It was Amateur Radio that kept the National Weather Service apprised of what was happening. We not only “served” the weather service, but we also “served” our local Emergency Management Agency as well. We kept Keith Markley very busy and constantly updated with what was happening all over the county that week.

Now can you see where the “service” comes in at? I will admit the hair on the back of my neck bristles every time I hear an Amateur operator use the word “hobby” to describe us. Yes, it’s fun and there’s endless ways of enjoying what we do, but it IS a service, first and always!

Have you done your part in serving? Don’t be afraid to ask if you can help. Do you know how to handle messages? If not, learn. How? Listen to the OSSBN or even the weekly IARC Net on the 94 repeater on Wednesday nights at 8pm. Not one to handle traffic? That’s ok too. There’s lots of ways to serve. Just look around.

73Scott Yonally N8SY Ohio Section ASM Webmaster

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE UPDATE

On Saturday January 9, 2010 the technical committee had a very cold work session.With the temperature hovering around 16 degrees outside we attempted to trouble shoot the 36 controller problem of not decoding DTMF. Discussions with the vendor centered around distortion on the audio path from the receiver to the controller. We measured the audio line level with a scope and found the audio level to be higher that the vendor recommendation, but no distortion. Resetting the level did not fix the problem. We then changed the receiver with a spare unit. The level was within limits but the controller still did not decode DTMF. The next step was to replace the 36 controller with the portable repeater’s controller. Success! The controller now decodes DTMF digits, but Ids as N8WLC/R. No problem, we will just replace the config file from the 36 controller into the portable repeater. Technical difficulties prevented us from reprogramming the portable repeater controller. Work is in progress to change the programming to get the correct announcements. The 36 controller will most likely be taking a short trip to sunny California, to have the decoding problem corrected if we can not resolve it ourselves. On to the next project. Tom N8TWM, reported a noisy signal on stations in the Southeast area. Steve KD8GRM made several test transmissions and confirmed that the problem was on transmissions coming from the East site. Signal strength on the East site link frequency was good on a handheld in the parking lot, but not thru the link receiver. The next step was to inspect the

link antenna for ice, and or damage. A quick inspection revealed that the roof is under about eighteen inches of snow and the link antenna is covered in ice. The plan is to inspect the antenna and feed line after the ice melts. Until then the East Site is disabled. Our plan is to have the site back and operational prior to the Hamfest. If you have any questions, please give Bill or Dave a call.

73Bill and Dave

From the Iarc president

Well Another Year and Another Decade so Welcome to 2010 now to see what the teens will bring us. I want to thank everyone for helping the ByLaws Commitee with hopefully getting them the way the membership wants. I know Jay,Tom,Kyle,Scott,Don have been working on them and i think we owe them a BIG THANKS. I Hope everyone is ready for the Mid-Winter Hamfest Feb.14th. Remember to get your XYL something that day because the Ladies have to try and live with us men and our radio hobby. So Ladies Happy Valentines Day Early See You At The HamfestDanny Bailey KB8STKI.A.R.C. President/Richland County Emergency Coordinator

January 8 2010, IARC General Meeting Notes:

The meeting was called to order by President Danny Bailey, KB8STK and introductions of those present were given.

Treasurers Report: Dean, KB8MG said that as of this meeting we have in: General funds: $1,288.50. Dues on hand: $88.18. Repeater Savings: $1,526.86. Checking: $809.52.

Tech Committee: Dave, N8DPW said that they will be working on the Controller of the .36 repeater

so that it can decode touch tone commands again. They are also going to look into the noise which seems to take place at the East Receiver site of the .94 repeater. They plan to have several work days trying to figure all of this out in the near future, weather dependant.

Website: Steve, KD8GRM said that as of this meeting we are still having technical problems with the club’s website and that he is not able to do anything about them due to him not being the website administrator. It was said that our club’s website administrator Philip, KD8FGV had been contacted regarding these issues and that he had not returned a call as of this meeting regarding if he was able to do anything about fixing them.

ARES: Jay, KC8GNL announced that the date of the Skywarn Training for this coming severe weather season has been confirmed, both sessions will be on Tuesday March 11th 2010. The first session will be at 1:00 PM at Med Central Mansfield and the second will be at 6:30 PM at Med Central Shelby. More information regarding this training and who is in need of updating their training will be located elsewhere in this newsletter. Danny, KB8STK said that he is working out a deal with Brandon Baker, KD8BOR which will give all ARES members new plastic photo ID cards. He said that several different versions have been previewed and more information will be coming soon.

Special Events: Rob, KD8AZQ said that at this time he has nothing to report in regards to events for us to participate in for 2010. Next he said that as of this meeting he will have to resign as our Special Events coordinator due to personal reasons. Danny, KB8STK said that if anyone is interested in taking Robs place that they should contact him.

Education: Rob KD8AZQ said that the next Tech Cram session will be over the weekend of January 15-17 at the Richland County/ Mansfield Health department located at 555 Lexington AVE. Anyone wishing to participate must register by contacting Henry, WD8Q who’s info can be found on our website. He also said that Walk Ins are welcome. The exams will be given on Sunday afternoon.

Ham Fest: At this time, we had a long discussion about the upcoming Ham Fest, who is in charge of each of the committees and who will be helping with each committee. Danny, KB8STK said that he has not yet ordered the door prizes. Steve, KD8GRM said that he would be happy to do so this week. It was also decided not to give away a Check-in prize on the Talk-in frequency. Jay, KC8GNL said that we will have our League Night on Saturday February 13th at The Golden Corral in Ontario. It is thought that the cost of each dinner will be between $10 and $12. He said that he has a number of people who will speak at this dinner. We were also reminded that we will have an early Breakfast the morning of the Ham Fest. It will be at Denny’s in Ontario on Sunday morning February 14th at 5:30 AM.

Bylaws: At this time, Jay, KC8GNL read through the Bylaws and many lengthy discussions were held regarding suggestions to them. The newly suggested Bylaws will be presented at a future meeting for further reviewing by the club members. (Details are in the Bylaw article in this edition of the Airwaves)

At this time, nothing further was brought to the club. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dave, N8DPW, Kris KD8JBF seconded. Motion passed by all.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark DaileyKC8MKL

Special Event Coordinator Needed

Since Rob Ruth KD8AZQ announced his wish to resign as Special Event Coordinator, the IARC now needs someone who would like to take care of this part of our club. If you would like to give it a try contact Danny Bailey KB8STK at kb8stk@hotmail.com The job is not all that difficult to do. Help is always available to assist the coordinator so you do not have to do it all on your own, Basically this position is the contact point for the agencies asking for our help for thier events. It also is the person to let the members know of events upcoming and then getting members signed up to work the events. Again a person can ask for help in setting up an event if time is a problem. So please give this some thought and we hope one of our members will give this a try.