Welcome New HAMS -- Ballard Class (Feb 21 & 28, 2015)

CONGRATULATIONS

 to the latest  

Technician Class in Ballard!

Welcome New HAMS -- Ballard Class (Feb 21 & 28, 2015)
(Heard recently on PSRG 9 O'Clock Net)

KG7AUL   ("CK") Katsaniotis, Costa G  KG7NQA  Cirineo, John M  KG7QDZ  Nicholas, Touran W  KG7RSJ  STAFFORD, JOHN H  KG7RSW  Chen, Xiaohui  KG7RSX  Jones, Stephen E  KG7RSY  Bushnell, Theodore E  KG7RSZ  Shannon, Timothy P  KG7RTA  Engle, Steven W  KG7RTB  O Hanna, Caitlyn E  KG7RTC  Gupta, Pracheer  KG7RTD  Bayron, Nestor  KG7RTE  Wilcox, Joshua D  KG7RTF  Brasseur, Andre G  KG7RTG  Jones, Andrea E  KG7RTH  Hennessey, Shannon M  KG7RTI  Clark, Paul G  KG7RTJ  Kuhnsman, Michael L  KG7RTK  Brooks, James L  KG7RTL  Mogilevsky, Nikita  KG7RTM  Cole, Douglas H  KG7RTN  Smith, Amanda L  KG7RTO  Mistry, Bhargan A  KG7RTP  Strange, Mary E  KG7RTQ  Korth, Catherine A  KG7RTR  Antonetti, Kathryn M  KG7RTT  Turner, Jack W  KG7RTU  Kelso, Hugh M  KG7RTV  Loe, Carol J  KG7RTW  Town, Seth A  KG7RTX  Hackens, Daniel D  KG7RTY  Weidert, Trent J  KG7RTZ  Hove, Eric G  KG7RUA  Truong, Bao H  KG7RUB  Boshear, Karen M  KG7RUC  Fox, Joshua M

35 New HAMs:
23 Techs, 14 Gens, 3 Extra + 1 All the Way!

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Thanks to all the VEs (16+) who helped!
 

 We are anxiously waiting to hear
the upgraded /AGs and /AEs and the newest HAMs
check in here on the PSRG repeater very soon!

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Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03-01-2015 11:30AM

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Tim [KG7EJT] Reports on SOTA Activation from Bandera Mountain (03-15-2015)

Tim [KG7EJT] & Chris [KG7OFQ]

SOTA Activation

Bandera Mountain

(03-15-2015)

Summit Information for  W7W/KG-073 Bandera Mtn - 1597m, 6 points Association: USA - Washington  Region: WA-King   Latitude: 47 24 55 N, Longitude: 121 32 16 W Today's Sunrise: 14:14 UTC, Sunset: 02:14 UTC Google Map | Google Earth | OpenStreetMap SOTA Map Summit Activity Total Activations: 5 Latest By: KG7EJT on 15 Mar 2015 KG7OFQ on 15 Mar 2015 KY7S on 27 Jul 2014 KR7W on 28 Oct 2013 K7ATN on 02 Nov 2012 First Activated by: K7ATN on 02 Nov 2012 [LINK]

   Yes, I can be on the 9 o'clock net tonight. I'm on the net occasionally, and will make a point to being on tonight. 

   It was a challenging day on Bandera Mountain today, with heavy rain, wind, and a mix of snow and sleet on the summit which is at 5200 feet. 

  We didn't linger up there!  

  Once we each had 5 contacts logged (need a minimum of 4 to get credit) we quickly headed down.  

  SOTA is a lot of fun for those who like hiking / climbing, and also enjoy ham radio.  

  I'll talk about what we did today and how to get started, on the net

73,Tim

Tim -- Thanks for checking in to the 9 O'Clock Net on Sunday PM!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/15/2015 09:24:00 PM

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John [WT7G]'s Photos of MaST Center's Live Dive with Randy [N7CJE] (03-14-2015)

From John [WT7G]:

 I went to the Randy&Randi show at Redondo and

have a couple pictures if you would like to use them.

Randy [N7CJE] and his wife Randi are great folks and had a great time visiting with them.
Randy is in the water sending video and audio feed
into the aquarium and
Randi is going around with a microphone doing commentary and letting people ask Randy questions.
 

Super nice folks at the MaST Center.

One of the most fun things you can do 
with or without your clothes on.
And it's absolutely FREE.
(I recommend wearing clothes when you go there)

Hope these are useful.

See you later.

John     WT7G   7 3

Randy [N7CJE] & Randi
Live Dive at the MaST Center

 

Thanks, John!!!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/14/2015 08:00 PM

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HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Brian [KE7KZH]

Catch Brian [KE7KZH] every other Sunday
evening at 9PM
Brian [KE7KZH]

 Please check in with Brian

on the PSRG repeater 146.96 (-600kHz) PL=103.5 and join the fun!

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Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/30/2014 09:00:00 PM

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Live Dive at the MaST Center with Randy [N7CJE]

Live Dive at the MaST Center

Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
Let's Get Ready to DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

The MaST Center is the proud host of expert diver, 

and former US Coast Guard Marine Science Technician, 

Randy Williams [N7CJE].
On the second Saturday of each month,

Randy takes the public on a journey of the Puget Sound,
underwater!

This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to see what lies beneath the surface by becoming a virtual SCUBA diver for a day.
Equipped with a full face mask for two way communication, 

and an HD camera with recording equipment; 

we are able to see and hear everything as Randy dives into our backyard.

 
Unlike in large indoor aquariums, we never know what we'll find;

an octopus, crabs, seastars, fish...?
Maybe we'll get lucky and see a shark or sea lion!

Come take an adventure with Randy and see what you find.

 
Live Dives

take place on the second Saturday of each month

 at 11AM and again at 1PM for a duration of approximately 30 minutes.

 
Shows are viewed on large screen monitors at the 

MaST Center pier in the aquarium.
LINK:
https://mast.highline.edu/livedive.php

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/13/2015 10:54:00 AM

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Jonathan [KK7PW] is pictured on the CQ International Calendar -- Oh So Smooth!

Another local Ham makes it on the
2015-2016 CQ International Calendar!

Jonathan [KK7PW] is pictured on the 2015-2016 CQ International Calendar.
(above, lower right photo)

Jonathan [KK7PW]

"... My station is capable of (and typically operating on) 100% solar power 
via my 520-watt Kyocera PV system, since 2006.
And, I proudly use the first (#1 of the series) of the new Vibrocube keys from Vibroplex.
Thanks to Scott, [W4PA] (Owner, VIBROPLEX), for a great key!
We are part of the 2015-16 CQ Magazine International Calendar!..."

Care for some Raspberry Pi?

He’s also a member of the PSRG, ACS & the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club.
(stolen from PSRG.ORG)
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Some of Jonathan's HAM Fans!
 
Jon [KL7GT], Jonathan [KK7PW], Sam [KD7PWA] & LW [K7LWA]

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/09/2015 11:09:00 AM

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El Niño Watch (02-26-2015) -- 50-60% El Niño conditions for Spring (M-A-M) 2015

Summary ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Watch
UPDATED 02-26-2015

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Long Lead Briefing Sequence
How to Read the 3-class Three-Month Outlook maps

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(Update prepared by: Climate Prediction Center / NCEP 23 February 2015 [PDF])
There is an approximately 50-60% chance of El Niño 
within the late Northern Hemisphere winter and early spring, 
with ENSO-neutral slightly favored thereafter
(SOURCE & More info here)

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There is an approximately 50-60% chance of El Niño conditions

during the next two months, with ENSO-neutral favored thereafter.

(SOURCE & More info here)
[Mt Rainier MORA-Cams] It's 2015 at Mt.Rainier -- Webcam Page]

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 2/26/2015 10:26:00 PM

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Mobile HAMs & WA State SB5656 -- ARRL Says: "NO PROBLEM"

Are YOU a Mobile HAM? (updated Mar 13, 2015 -- ARRL Advisory) (FYI: keep a Print Version of this RCW in your vehicle) (Currently, local enforcement should only be able to issue a WARNING -- NOT a TICKET!) What does the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) say? Using a wireless communications device while driving. Please review: RCW 46.61.667 "... 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." ALSO, please see Original Post: [P-2012-11-14] Current info about the WA Legislature's attempt to repeal RCW 46.61.667: SB 5656 - 2015-16 Home (if enacted, it will become law on August 1, 2015) How to Create and Send a Comment on a Bill

Note: this material if provided because this topic
has been mentioned recently on the 9 O'Clock Nets.

Bad HAMs, whatcha gonna do... TXing on the road, enjoying QSOing with you! When WA State Lawmakers come for you... Tell me whatcha wanna do, whatcha gonna do?

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 (updated Mar 13, 2015 -- ARRL Advisory)

There is a bill in our State Senate we need to watch.
Please read this email carefully

Daniel Stevens KL7WM

President FWARC

From: memberlist@www.arrl.org
To: president@fwarc.org
Sent: 3/13/2015 7:47:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time
Subj: Washington Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5656

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5656 is the proposed legislation to tighten up on distracted driving law in the State of Washington.
It has come to my attention there may be Amateur Radio Service operators writing to the legislature regarding this bill.
ARRL Headquarters staff have reviewed this bill and asked for comment from the league's  general counsel.

The basis for this bill is a federal act known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP 21.
Basic information on MAP 21 can be found at: http://www.dot.gov/map21 

You may find Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5656 at:
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5656-S.E.pdf
The focus of MAP 21 and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5656 is
"Personal Wireless Communications Devices."
 ARRL has the definition of personal wireless communications devices at:
http://www.arrl.org/mobile-amateur-radio-policy
“Personal Wireless Communications Device” as used herein means a
device through which commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless
services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services are
transmitted. Such devices include hand held or portable electronic
equipment capable of providing full duplex, wireless voice or data
communications via the public switched telephone network between two or
more people, and devices for text messaging or paging, but do not
include two-way radio communications equipment such as that used in the
Amateur Radio Service."
The ARRL's position is that amateur radio does not need an exclusion
because it is not included in the definition of personal wireless
communications device as used in the federal law and Engrossed
Substitute Senate Bill 5656.
Please bear in mind that an amateur handheld transceiver could be
confused for a device covered by the federal law and state proposed
law. If an officer sees the driver of a vehicle driving erratically and
holding something that appears to be a prohibited device they have the
duty to determine if in deed it is a prohibited device. The federal law
and ESSB 5656 are about the safety of those of us using the public
roadways. Distracted driving is a serious problem on our roadways.
Please take a few minutes to read ESSB 5656 and MAP 21 to see that
amateur radio is not mentioned or included in the definition of
personal wireless communications device.
73,
Monte, W7MLS
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ARRL Western Washington Section
Section Manager: Monte L Simpson, W7MLS
w7mls@arrl.org
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From: Mike Karpelman [mailto:mikarpe@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:46 AM
To: psrg.fun@gmail.com
Subject: WA Senate Bill 5656 "Enhancing public safety by reducing distracted driving incidents caused by the use of personal wireless communications devices"

Hello,
     Would you please consider posting the below information on the PSRG.org website:
     Washington State Senate Bill SB 5656 titled “Enhancing public safety by reducing distracted driving incidents caused by the use of personal wireless communications devices” passed the Senate on Tuesday March 10, 2015 and the bill now moves to the House for consideration.
     Please read the article on this bill entitled “Senate Bill 5656: Bans all electronics while driving”, posted at http://piercepioneernews.com/9028/commentary/senate-bill-5656-bans-all-electronics-while-driving/
    Please also read the Policy Statement of the ARRL regarding Mobile Amateur Radio Operation at http://www.arrl.org/files/file/MobileAmateurRadioPolicyStatement.pdf
    To post your comments about this bill to your Washington State Legislature, go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5656&year=2015, and select the “Comment on this Bill” link.  
Comments are limited to 1,000 characters (both text and spaces).

Thanks!
Mike Karpelman
mikarpe@hotmail.com
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From: Mike Karpelman [mailto:mikarpe@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 2:05 PM
To: 'psrg.fun@gmail.com'
Subject: RE: WA Senate Bill 5656 "Enhancing public safety by reducing distracted driving incidents caused by the use of personal wireless communications devices"

Here is more information:
     Per Section 7 of Engrossed Substitute SB 5656, the bill would repeal RCW 46.61.667 (refer to Section 7 at the bottom of http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5656-S.E.pdf)
     Today RCW 46.61.667 entitled “Using a wireless communications device or hand-held mobile telephone while driving” states that it “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” (reference http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.667)
     So unless SB 5656 is amended to specifically allow Amateur Radio use in a moving motor vehicle it will become illegal to operate the amateur radio in a moving vehicle.
    Definitions:
    ENGROSSED BILL “A bill which reflects all amendments made in the house of its origin”
    SUBSTITUTE “A version of a bill offered by a committee in the first house. If adopted, the substitute replaces the original bill or resolution. The floor and the second house cannot offer substitutes.” 

Thanks!
Mike Karpelman
KG7NBA
mikarpe@hotmail.com

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/12/2015 01:10:00 PM

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Hosting the 9 O'Clock Net Net Controller Schedule (2015)

Hosting the 9 O'Clock Net Net Controller Schedule (2015) (Click on LINK below for more info) NET  9 O'Clock Net Controller SUN-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Jessica [KF7UHK] SUN-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Brian [KE7KZH] SUN-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- LW [K7LWA] MON-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Dave [KG7LEA] MON-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Bob [K9PQ] & Sparky TUE-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- "Bothell" Bill [W7VAS] TUE-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Joan [KG8VO] WED-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- LW [K7LWA] WED-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Michael [KJ7WC] TUE-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- "Bothell" Bill [W7VAS] THU-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Doug [KD7DK] FRI-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- LW [K7LWA] FRI-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Aaron [K8AMH] SAT-AM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Theresa [KG7AII] SAT-PM HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Chuck [AE7ZZ] (+) HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Ron [NR7O] (+) HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Tim [WT1IM]

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 3/24/2015 11:43:00 AM

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HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Chuck [AE7ZZ]

Catch Chuck [AE7ZZ] on Saturday evenings at 9PM
Chuck [AE7ZZ]

 
Please check in with Chuck

on the PSRG repeater 146.96 (-600kHz) PL=103.5 and join the fun!

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Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/29/2014 09:00:00 PM

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HOSTING THE 9 O'CLOCK NET -- Theresa [KG7AII]

Catch Theresa [KG7AII] & Gideon on Saturdays at 9AM
 Theresa [KG7AII]

 

 Please check in with Theresa 

on the PSRG repeater 146.96 (-600kHz) PL=103.5 and join the fun!

Gideon [KG7AII /K9]

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Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/23/2014 09:29:00 PM

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