Steven [N7GWG] and Donna: Luck of the Irish (Mar 17, 2017)

from Steven [N7GWG] and Donna

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03-17-2017 09:00PT

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PSRG HAMs at Puyallup 2017 Mike+Key HAM Swapmeet (Mar 11, 2017)

PSRG HAMs at Puyallup 2017 Mike+Key HAM Swapmeet

[GROUP PHOTO] (March 11, 2017)

Photographer: Michael Bradtke

(Thank you for herding our photographic bunch of HAMs!)

Photo provided by Steve [N7GWG] 

Photographer: Michael Bradtke 

(Click to enlarge)

 The PSRG-FUN Blog is looking for additional photos, especially "candids"!
[Photo with Names/ Call Signs pending]
If you would like to share your photos, please provide your
name, call sign, and any photo information/copyright info as warranted,
and email them (or links) to: PSRG.FUN@gmail.com.
NOTE: PSRG-FUN Blog does not publish private information.
(Please notify LW [K7LWA] immediately for corrections or requests for omission.)

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PSRG HAMs at Puyallup 2016 Mike+Key HAM Swapmeet

[GROUP PHOTO] (March 5, 2016)
{ Photos by Ron [NR7O] }
(Click to enlarge)
(Where's Elaine [KG7CME] "Pirate Radio" Dave [KD7PWB]??? -- see below)
ALSO: PSRG HAM Photos at Puyallup 2016 Mike + Key HAM Swapmeet
[CANDID PHOTOS] (March 5, 2016)

PSRG "CLASS PHOTO"
at MikeandKey's
HAM Swapmeet
March 5, 2016
12 Noon @ Fountain
by Main Hall/Entrance

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(Where's Elaine [KG7CME] and "Pirate Radio" Dave [KD7PWB]?????)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03/05/2016 09:00 PM
Updated & Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03-11-2017 18:30PT
Ver 2 -Updated & Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03-13-2017 13:30PT

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Happy Birthday, Irene [KF7WUD] (Mar 12, 2017)

Happy Birthday, Irene [KF7WUD]!

Irene [KF7WUD] -- Field Day 2012

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Irene at 2017 PSRG Annual Dinner
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March 12th 2016 at PSRG "FUN" Meeting

 

(by Aaron [K8AMH])
(click to enlarge)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03/15//2016 10:00PT
RE-Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03/11//2017 21:00PT

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Ron [N7RO] -- Hello Nugget and Mozey! (Feb 28, 2017)

There are lots of people on the net that are "dog people".
I'm not one of them.
But since Kevin asked, I thought I would put a pic or 2 together...
for the fun blog.

Cats have been - sadly - exiled to the basement
to live with Noah and Matt for now.
I go and visit them.
They seem to remember me.
Also, Rachel brings cats up to her room now 'n' then.
Ron [NR7O]

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-28-2017 09:00PT

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UPDATED!: Happy Birthday, Tyler [AF7BO]! (Feb 28, 2017)

Happy Birthday,
Tyler [AF7BO]!

And many more Happy QSOs!

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| UPDATED! | 

My friends threw me a party. 
When I showed up, everyone was wearing safety vests and made me don one.
A couple of my friends call me "Mr. Safety," 
so I got it once I saw what they were wearing.
One friend made me a foil hat
with a logo "H" on the front and 
an antenna coming out the top.

I attached a photo of tonight's outfit.
It was a fun get-together.

  --Tyler, AF7BO

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-28-2017 20:00PT

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Tim [KG7EJT] -- SOTA Activation on Rattlesnake Mountain - SUCCESS! (Feb 20, 2017)

Listen for Tim [KG7EJT] on Rattlesnake Mountain (~1100AM-0100PM) on 146.520 Simplex SOTA-W7W/KG-113, Rattlesnake Mountain 1067m, 4 Points [SOTA Map] SOTA Activations Listen for: Tim [KG7EJT] Chris [KG7OFQ], et al+ Emergency Traffic Intermittently on 146.52 Simplex (2m National Simplex Calling Frequency) ------ (updated 02-20-2017)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-20-2017 21:00PT

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Jim [K7PDZ] -- "Winter Mirage?" - Water on Ice (Feb 19, 2017)

From Jim [K7PDZ]
The color photo was taken at Jim's lakeside property
in Eastern Washington.
This "winter mirage" was formed when rain fell
upon 14 inches of lake ice, leaving about 1/2" of water on top.

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-19-2017 21:00PT

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ALERT! -- WA Senate Bill 5289 2017-18 - Distracted Driving (Feb 7, 2017)

Unlike the current statute, the proposed law does not provide an exemption for members of the Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur Radio Service.

Maybe you can include some information on the fun blog. 

The legislature makes it easy to comment on bills. 

Go to http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1371&Year=2017

and 

http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5289&Year=2017

Click on the name of a sponsor, click on email and fill in the form to offer comments to ask for an exemption for licensed radio operators. I emailed each of my representatives and every sponsor of the house and the senate bills. 

Dave

KG7LEA

Begin forwarded message:

Subject: Washington Senate Bill 5289 2017-18 - Distracted Driving

Date: February 5, 2017 at 7:22:29 AM PST

Following my email about House Bill 1371 – 2017 – 18 Distracted Driving,

I received questions about Senate Bill 5289 – 2017-18. The
wording and purpose of the senate bill is identical to the house bill.
Information regarding this bill may be found at:

http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5289&Chamber=Senate&Year=2017
“Revises distracted driving provisions with regard to portable
electronic devices which are defined as a device that is capable of
wireless communication or electronic data retrieval and is not
manufactured primarily for hands-free use in a motor vehicle.”

The bill repeals Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.61.667 and 668.
Then will add a new RCW that addresses “personal electronic device
while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway.” Unlike the
current statute, the proposed law does not provide an exemption for
members of the Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur Radio
Service.

I need to share an observation with you regarding RCW 46.61.667 and
that is the intent comments of the statute:

“Intent—2007 c 417: "The use of wireless communications devices by
motorists has increased in recent years. While wireless communications
devices have assisted with quick reporting of road emergencies, their
use has also contributed to accidents and other mishaps on Washington
state roadways. When motorists hold a wireless communications device in
one hand and drive with the other, their chances of becoming involved in
a traffic mishap increase. It is the legislature's intent to phase out
the use of handheld wireless communications devices by motorists while
operating a vehicle." [ 2007 c 417 § 1.]”

I am not sure how this effects the outcome we’re seeking, but that is
a point we’re seeking guidance on.

Today one of ARRL’s volunteer counsel suggested that the league’s
counsel be contacted about both bills. I have sent an email to Mr.
Chris Imlay asking for guidance on dealing with the legislature
regarding both bills. I will share his response with the Western
Washington Section when it is received.

Those of us in the Amateur Radio Service will be adversely impacted if
Senate Bill 5289 were to be enacted and signed into law without an
exemption as currently provided for in the current law. We would not be
able to not only engage in hobby communications, we would be not allowed
to engage in communications for public service events such as walks,
bike rides and perhaps parades. Further, use of amateur radio in
support of Search and Rescue or moving windshield surveys would not be
allowed. Our FCC licenses are issued at the public’s interest,
convenience and necessity. It would not be in the public’s best
interest for the Amateur Radio Service to not be exempted from the law.
It is important to note that the exemption would be only if the amateur
is otherwise lawfully operating their vehicle.

SB 5289 is currently in the Senate Transportation Committee. Sponsors
of this bill are Senators Rivers, Liias, Miloscia, Carlyle, Kuderer. If
you would like to communicate with one of the sponsors or your
representative, please be courteous and respectful to them. You can
find information on how to contact members of the house/senate
transportation committees at:
http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/TRAN/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx
http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/TR/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx
Other useful links are:

To find your legislators see the excellent map at:  
http://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder

Click on your district and your two representatives and senator will be
displayed. Click on one of the names and you’ll be taken to a page
with contact information for house or senate.

On February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. the bill will be discussed in the
Senate Committee on Transportation. It is suggested that you keep tabs
on the bill at the site above in case the meeting time changes.  
The Western Washington Section State Government Liaison Lee Chambers,
KI7SS, is planning on attending the meeting. It would help greatly if
you could attend to explain what the impact would be on you and your
stakeholders if the bill is passed as written.

Thank you to the ARRL members in the Western Washington Section who
emailed or called me with your comments. I would greatly appreciate it
if you would share with me any responses you receive from your
legislators.

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ARRL Western Washington Section
Section Manager: Monte L Simpson, AF7PQ
af7pq@arrl.org
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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-07-2017 09:00PT

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Got Snow? (Feb 05, 2017)

9" @10:30 near Seatac City Hall

Seattle City Light -- System Status
Seattle City Light -- Mobile Outage MAP
(Report an Outage: 206.684.3000 or 206.684.7400)

Status 8:30AM Mon, Feb 06, 2017 -- Outages: 53 Affected: 14202
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Noon Mon, Feb 06, 2017 -- Outages: 85 Affected: 7276
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(Report a PSE outage call 1-888-225-5773)
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Check Current conditions:

as of 08:15PM Feb 05, 2017

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From LW [K7LWA]

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-05-2017 20:00PT

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John D Rafael [WT7G-SK] - Memorial Service - Saturday, Feb 04, 2017

John D Rafael [WT7G-SK] - Memorial Service - Saturday 12:00 PM February 4, 2017 Christian Faith Center 20th Avenue South Federal Way, WA Directions

John [WT7G-SK]
You touched many lives.
Farewell, Our Friend!

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At the 2016 Mike and Key Swap Meet in Puyallup

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Postings about/by/from John [WT7G]

John [WT7G] -- 2002 ISS QSL Card (Aug 04, 2016)

John [WT7G] finally shares photos of his cats ...

WT7G -- ISS SPOTTER Practice (April 27, 2015)

John [WT7G]'s Photos of MaST Center's Live Dive ...

Special HAM Event Station [W7A] QSL Card ...

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 02-03-2017 19:30PT

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2017 PSRG Annual Meeting -- PSRG Board Election Results (Jan 29, 2017)

2017 PSRG Annual Meeting PSRG Board Election Results    I would like to inform the membership of the outcome of our board elections today at the Annual General Meeting.           Tim Helming, WT1IM was elected Vice President.           Bill Thomassen, N6NBN was elected to board position #1.           LW Abel, K7LWA was elected to board position #3.    I congratulate them for offering to serve and their election, and look forward to working with them on the board in the coming year.    I'd like to also thank our departing board members:           Tyler Heinemann, AF7BO;           Jessica Phipps, KF7UHK; and           Jon Newstrom, KL7GT    for their service over the past 2 years.    Please join me in welcoming and thanking all of these volunteers.    Regards,    -Doug-, KD7DK    PSRG President

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 01-29-2017 18:00PT

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2017 PSRG Annual Meeting -- Jan 29, 2017 1:00PM-4:00PM (Jan 29, 2017)

2017 PSRG Annual Meeting Sunday, Jan 29, 2017 1:00PM-4:00PM     The PSRG Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday January, 29th 2017, 1-4pm at the EOC and at that time the membership will be electing a Vice President, and two Board Members (seats #1 and #3).     The speaker for this year's meeting will be Bob Gudgel, K7IQ.  Bob is a former PSRG board president and avid ham who is passionate about solar and other alternative power solutions and will be speaking to us about solar power for the radio amateur.  He is a founder of Midnight Solar in Arlington Washington and has been a principal in several other energy related engineering companies during his career.     In addition to the business meeting and Bob's talk, there will be time to socialize before the meeting gets underway and we'll have reports from the president and secretary/treasurer.  We also have some great door prizes and giveaways for those attending. Please plan to arrive by 1pm sharp or a bit before.    The building will be open from 12:45 or so and you will be required to sign in.  Hope to see many of you there.     Our thanks to the Seattle Office of Emergency Management for hosting our meeting again this year.     Regards,       -Doug-, KD7DK City of Seattle - Office of Emergency Management 105 5th Avenue South, Seattle, WA ‎ (206) 233-5076 (Map)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 01-29-2017 09:00PT

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