[P-2012-12-21]_PSRG-FUN Blog (2013-01-13)

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  What's Hot??? 
(Updated: 12-21-2012)
Need some Snow for the Season?
How about this...

Longmire -- Looking southwest from the Administrative Building. View webcam
(see Snowy Mount Rainier on Sidebar ==>)
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If you are reading this, then the Mayans' were kidding:

"Gotcha!"

Watch & read the VOA report here!
also:Updated Sidebar:
 [Project Tips] -- Lee's Soldering Tips + Shelley's 2-meter Yagi

Shelley [KF7TBA] dishing up her homemade 2m-Yagi w/ Pesto!

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Heard on the Net (recently)

Friday, December 21, 2012 (aka "The End of the World" Day)

Your Friday 9AM NetOps Host: Kingston Bill [KC5WFH]

Check-Ins from the usual suspects and these "new" contacts:

KK7JL -- TIMOTHY A HARLAN RENTON, WA 98058 http://www.qrz.com/db/KK7JL

W7SAT -- Brett J Mueller -- Mount Rainier (MORA) Puyallup, WA 98372 http://www.qrz.com/db/W7SAT

Winter Solistice!

From BBC -- In pictures: Stonehenge marks winter solstice http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-20811844 also check out the Maya calendar -- Ceremonies and parties across the world

for you Opera fans

check out BBC Radio 3 Opera programmes:    Opera -- Radio 3 -- Home of the BBC Opera Season: discover what's on and what's coming up across all channels http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/opera/    Opera on 3 -- Radio 3 -- Details of all opera broadcasts on Radio 3, plus background information on opera, its composers and performers http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006tnpy    Discover Opera on the BBC -- A Passion for Opera -- Opera on the BBC Search for opera across BBC TWO, BBC FOUR, Radio 2, Radio 3 and News http://www.bbc.co.uk/search/opera

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Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy sez: 
"Sign Up for the PSRG Annual Dinner"

Sign Up NOW! PSRG Annual Dinner  Saturday, Jan 12,  6pm at the 125th Street Grill.  map info .- -. -..   - .... . -. --..--   --- -. .   - .. -- .   .- -   .... .- --   -.-. .- -- .--. .-.-.- .-.-.- .-.-.-

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Join us on Skype during 9 O'Clock Nets (AM & PM) on the

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net Skype Group (NO Private Info PLEASE!)

Search for Skype ID = PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net Skype Group (or CQ.K7LWA)

(... join the Conversation!)

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The PSRG Echolink Monitor (Click here)

Quick Link to PSRG's  9 O'Clock Net Check-In Roster

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Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy sez:
"Remember to Check-In on the PSRG Net each Monday at 7:30PM!"
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Puget Sound Repeater Group Website  (http://web.psrg.org)

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net  Check-in Roster --Thanks Lee [N7KC] --

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Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy sez: 
"Check out Live Stream TV on Sunday on WW7ATS -- below!"

Streaming every Sunday & Thursday Evening @7:00PM on the web!
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Western Washington Amateur Television Society

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An average PSRG 9-O'Clock Net Controller
Remember: Monday Night is PSRG Net Check-In Time!
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Fancy Something New that is Olde?

"Pre-9 O'Clock" Net: Educational Radio Net  Some of the newer people will not know that Lee [K7NC] and Bob [K9PQ] did a long running net on PSRG called the Educational Radio Net. We had a blog to support the net and it is still a good resource. Here is the link:   http://educationalradionet.blogspot.com/

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Weather Announcments via PSRG's Echolink/IRLP Node! Also, check out the new, cool tools on PSRG.ORG website:

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Sponsored Nets:

PSRG Net, Mondays, 19:30

The Nine O’clock net, Each day, 09:00 & 21:00

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service, Mondays, 19:00

WWATS Amateur Television Net, Sunday and Thursday, 19:00

Events: Annual Picnics Torchlight Parade

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PSRG Store

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Contact

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ACS Ham/Seattle Hubs Repeater Current Status

New Back up Repeater

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 WHAT  WAS  NEW (aka The Same Old Stuff)!  
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Thank you Dapper Farmer Dale [KF7QME] for
THE GREAT PSRG FIRST EGG GUESSING GAME
AND FUND RAISER

Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy also sez: 
(Check out Dale [KF7QME]'s QRZ.COM page!!)

"Just the Chicken Facts, Ma'am!"

For more, see Sidebar: [Farm Report] The GREAT 1st EGG DROP CONTEST
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Revised and added Sidebar Pages:

We Have A Winner of The GREAT 1st EGG DROP CONTEST (Update)

-- Contest Donation Info --

To send in your donation via postal mail, write to:
Puget Sound Repeater Group
PO Box 77448
Seattle, WA 98177
For additional info, please contact:
Don Abeles [W7UUL] Secretary/Treasurer
Contact: Don

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VIDEO: The Taylor Girls with A Mystery Guest Ending!

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From Steve [N7GWG]'s visit to the Spark Museum on October 14, 2012:
Jessica, Sylvia and I had a GREAT time.. It was S H O C K I N G !!! lol.
Video-01(scary!), Video-02, & Photos
Thanks, Steve, for the great videos & photos!
(Please see FUN Road Trip Idea below)

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New FUN???

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Permalinks below -- related to the PSRG Organization

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Forget Monday Night Football or the Monday Night Movie or the Iron Chef

Monday Night is PSRG Net Check-In Time!

Check it out, then Check In:

PSRG Net, Mondays, 19:30

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Puget Sound Repeater Group Website  (http://web.psrg.org)

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net  Check-in Roster --Thanks Lee [N7KC] --

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"Pre-9 O'Clock" Net: Educational Radio Net  Some of the newer people will not know that Lee and I did a  long running net on PSRG called the   Educational Radio Net. We had a blog to support the net and  it is still a good resource.  Here is the link:   http://educationalradionet.blogspot.com/

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[ARCHIVE 2012 Summer] PSRG-FUN Blog

 (includes 2012 Antenna Parties & Field Day photos)

Now on the Sidebar

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[P-2012-11-30]_PSRG-FUN Blog (thru 11-30-2012)

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  What's Hot??? 
(Updated: 11/30/12 3:30PM)
[GENERAL CLASS In Federal Way THIS WEEKEND!]
(see Sidebar ==>)
 

PSRG Board Meeting Saturday, Dec 8, 2-3:30 pm  at the Salmon Bay Cafe. map PSRG Annual Dinner Saturday, Jan 12,  6pm at the 125th Street Grill.  map info

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Hope the past holiday treated you well as it did us.
We had plenty of company from Terresa's Daughter and their family on Thursday to my Daughter and her family on Friday to my Brother on Sunday. Also on Sunday, we had another visitor stop by to show us his bird as he dropped it in our back yard. As his Thanksgiving crow laid there on our back lawn, dead, this guy swooped up onto the fence and posed for this pic, then went back, picked up his thanksgiving dinner and took off again. What a treat!!!
I'll mention it during the net tonight...might be neat to share on the FUN blog.
~73~
Darin [KF7TOV]

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Join us on Skype during 9 O'Clock Nets (AM & PM) on the

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net Skype Group (NO Private Info PLEASE!)

Search for Skype ID = PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net Skype Group (or CQ.K7LWA)

(... join the Conversation!)

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The PSRG Echolink Monitor (Click here)

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The International Space Station (ISS) is visible again -- in the AM!     ISS  Fly-Over        (updated 2012-11-22)   -- Intl Space Station Sightings (Seattle, WA) area --  Obj +  Date  + Time + Dur(Mins)|Elev + Entry + Exit +

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GENERAL LICENSING CLASS IN FEDERAL WAY "Upgrade to GENERAL in 1 Weekend!" Nov 30 through Dec 2, 2012

The GENERAL HAM Licensing Class schedule is: Friday evening, November 30th 7 - 9 PM, Saturday, December 1st  8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, December 2nd  8:30 AM to 2 PM,  immediately followed by the VE Test session. Note: "Walk-In" examinees (for All Classes exams) are welcomed! Please see Sidebar to right: [GENERAL CLASS THIS WEEKEND!]

Daniel Stevens [KL7WM] Phone: 206-228-9274 E-mail: training(at)fwarc.org

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Breaking HAM News You Can Use NOW!

Inattentive driving could soon cost you $124 in King County  The Metropolitan King County Council  has approved a new traffic infraction  — inattentive driving — with fines that could bring in about $75,000 next year. (By-line: byoung [at] seattletimes.com -- originally published Monday, November 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM)

So, can YOU operate an Amateur Radio while driving in WAshington? What does the WA LAW (RCWs) say? Thanks to Dixie [N7OYY] for the update! ================= (BTW: Dixie recommends keeping a Print Version of this RCW in your vehicle) =================  RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.61 > Section 46.61.667 Revised Code of Washington (RCW)    Title 46 RCW -- MOTOR VEHICLES       Chapter 46.61 RCW -- RULES OF THE ROAD RCW 46.61.667 -- Using a wireless communications device while driving. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person operating a moving motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device to his or her ear is guilty of a traffic infraction. ----      (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not restrict the operation of an amateur radio station by a person who holds a valid amateur radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission.      (5) The state preempts the field of regulating the use of wireless communications devices in motor vehicles, and this section supersedes any local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, or regulations enacted by a political subdivision or municipality to regulate the use of wireless communications devices by the operator of a motor vehicle.

 Congratulations! 
to the 11 New Technicians & 3 Upgraded Generals(/AG)
who recently attended the
Technician License Training Class+Exam in Ballard
sponsored and organized by
the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
Email: epp@pcseattle.org

KF7ZHG Nichols, Andrew W

KF7ZHH Bryant, Shelby J

KF7ZHI Cox, Kathryn B

KF7ZHJ Cox, John R

KF7ZHK Brown, Albert L

KF7ZHL Chandler, Jennifer

KF7ZHM Costa, Anthony L

KF7ZHN Johnson, Dale R

KF7ZHO Brown, Daniel T

KF7ZHP Crisalli, Thomas P

KF7ZHQ Davis, Charles

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How about Ian [K7PDP] making the National Media??
Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists

Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists

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Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy sez:
"Remember to Check-In on the PSRG Net each Monday at 7:30PM!"
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Puget Sound Repeater Group Website  (http://web.psrg.org)

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net  Check-in Roster --Thanks Lee [N7KC] --

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Streaming every Sunday & Thursday Evening @7:00PM on the web!
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An average PSRG 9-O'Clock Net Controller
Remember: Monday Night is PSRG Net Check-In Time!
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Fancy Something New that is Olde?

"Pre-9 O'Clock" Net: Educational Radio Net  Some of the newer people will not know that Lee [K7NC] and Bob [K9PQ] did a long running net on PSRG called the Educational Radio Net. We had a blog to support the net and it is still a good resource. Here is the link:   http://educationalradionet.blogspot.com/

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How about Ian [K7PDP] making the National Media??
Seattle's Living Computer Museum tempts tech tourists

Congratulations! 
to the 11 New Technicians & 3 Upgraded Generals(/AG)
(see list under "What's Hot!" above)
 who recently attended the

Technician License Training Class+Exam in Ballard
sponsored and organized by
the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
Email: epp@pcseattle.org
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Thank you to all who helped
by sharing your expertise, time, and assistance
during the recent training and testing sessions --
because of you
-- our hobby and our communities are enriched!
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Specifically, we acknowledge the following contributions from:
-- All the brave class attendees (especially the new Hams) --
-- Sponsors, organizers, & hosts --
Mike Walsh [W7BMW], helpers & the Philadelphia Church EPP Committee
-- Trainers --
Daniel Stevens [KL7WM] -- lead trainer,
Mike Walsh [W7BMW] & LW Abel [K7LWA];
-- Volunteer Examiners (VEs) --
Jerry Clingan [KC7AUW],
Jim Etzwiler [KD7BAT],
Theresa Edwards [KO7E], &
Karl Leon [N7KUW]

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Class Contacts:

Mike Walsh [W7BMW] 

Email: epp@pcseattle.org
Be sure to check for your NEW CALL SIGN on the
FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) (See below)

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Revised and added Sidebar Pages:

We Have A Winner of The GREAT 1st EGG DROP CONTEST (Update)

-- Contest Donation Info --

To send in your donation via postal mail, write to:
Puget Sound Repeater Group
PO Box 77448
Seattle, WA 98177
For additional info, please contact:
Don Abeles [W7UUL] Secretary/Treasurer
Contact: Don

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 WHAT  WAS  NEW (aka The Same Old Stuff)!  
============================================================

Thank you Dapper Farmer Dale [KF7QME] for
THE GREAT PSRG FIRST EGG GUESSING GAME
AND FUND RAISER

Irene [KF7WUD]'s Snoopy also sez: 
(Check out Dale [KF7QME]'s QRZ.COM page!!)

"Just the Chicken Facts, Ma'am!"

For more, see Sidebar: [Farm Report] The GREAT 1st EGG DROP CONTEST
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VIDEO: The Taylor Girls with A Mystery Guest Ending!

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From Steve [N7GWG]'s visit to the Spark Museum on October 14, 2012:
Jessica, Sylvia and I had a GREAT time.. It was S H O C K I N G !!! lol.
Video-01(scary!), Video-02, & Photos
Thanks, Steve, for the great videos & photos!
(Please see FUN Road Trip Idea below)

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New FUN???

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Permalinks below -- related to the PSRG Organization

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Forget Monday Night Football or the Monday Night Movie or the Iron Chef

Monday Night is PSRG Net Check-In Time!

Check it out, then Check In:

PSRG Net, Mondays, 19:30

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Puget Sound Repeater Group Website  (http://web.psrg.org)

PSRG's 9-O'Clock Net  Check-in Roster --Thanks Lee [N7KC] --

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"Pre-9 O'Clock" Net: Educational Radio Net  Some of the newer people will not know that Lee and I did a  long running net on PSRG called the   Educational Radio Net. We had a blog to support the net and  it is still a good resource.  Here is the link:   http://educationalradionet.blogspot.com/

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[ARCHIVE 2012 Summer] PSRG-FUN Blog

 (includes 2012 Antenna Parties & Field Day photos)

Now on the Sidebar

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PSRG-FUN Blog

 

PSRG-FUN Blog

PSRG-FUN Blog

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[ARCHIVE 2012 Summer] PSRG-FUN Blog

 (includes 2012 Antenna Parties & Field Day photos)

Now on the Sidebar

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