NIARA Meeting June 5, 2021
Photographs taken during the June 5, 2021 Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting.
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NIARA Meeting May 1, 2021
Photographs taken during the May 1, 2021 Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting.
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Lester R. Lee (KA9LTP) Silent Key
Lester R. Lee, 81, of Decatur, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Lester was born on April 10, 1939 in Huntingdon, PA to the late Roger L. and Bernett D. (Renschler) Lee. On September 16, 1989, Lester married Tammy I. Wolfe.
Lester was a former member of the Calvary Temple. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 43, where he was very active in the Color Guard and was Past Commander; a lifetime member of the V.F.W.; a lifetime member of the Amateur Hamm Radio; a member of the Eagles Lodge in Decatur and member of the Knight Templar’s. He played in the Fort Wayne Community Band, and loved to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Lester served his country in the United States Army. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, he had the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania and fire the cannon during the ceremony. He also represented Indiana by playing everlasting TAPS across America at Bath, NY on May 21, 2005.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy I. Lee of Decatur; 2 sons, Roger S. Lee and Guy L. “Tiny” (Heather) Lee both of Decatur; 7 grandchildren, Caleb (Alisha) his kids, Levi, Lydia, Logan and Lucas, Emily, Rebecca, Alex David, Magnuss, Delsyn and Kaigan.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by American Legion Post 43 Color Guard.
Memorials may be given to ACCF Angel Kidney Fund.
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Second Annual NIARA Hamfest Auburn Indiana July 11, 2020
Second Annual Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association Hamfest July 11, 2020
The second annual Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association hamfest was held on Saturday July 11, 2020 at the Auburn Cord Duesenburgh museum. A good time was had by all.
John (W9GOO) reported: In order to put on an event of this nature, the Hamfest Committee composed of Jeff DeLucenay (KB9QG), Jack (W9OWO), Dave (KC9YY), and myself John (W9GOO) worked with the ACD Museum and did the planning and organizing for the event. A Hamfest requires a number of volunteers to do the many tasks needed and we certainly appreciate the contributions of all those who pitched in.
We had good attendance and a good number of inside sellers along with outside trunk sales. The ACD Museum was great to work with and it certainly is a beautiful facility. A lot of complementary feedback has been received.
Click here to view the online article in the Auburn Star.
Hamfest Photo’s
Door Prize Winners
1st Prize: ICOM 2370A – Dave Fulk KB9PT
2nd Prize: MFJ-4225MV 25A power supply. Winner was from Kokomo and donated the prize back to the NIARA
3rd Prize: Powerpole bag with crimp tool – Josh Long W9HT
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NIARA apparel available directly from the supplier.
Looking to purchase a Northeaster Indiana Amateur Radio Association Shirt? Want a second one? They are now available directly from the supplier. Click this link for more information.
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NIARA 80th Anniversary Luncheon January 18, 2020
NIARA members and friends enjoyed a delicious lunch in honor of the association’s highly successful 80th Anniversary year, 2019. President John Chalmers opened the event with introductions. Afterwards, a few moments of silence allowed everyone to reflect privately and give thanks.
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W9GOO’s October 2019 Antenna Project
Photographs taken during the installation of W9GOO’s antenna October 2019.
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NIARA sets record for contacts at 2019 ACD
2019 K9A Special Event station at the ACD Festival
The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Club set a record for the 2019 K9A with nearly 1000 confirmed contacts. Click the link below for the complete article in the Auburn Star.
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NIARA Meeting October 5, 2019
Photographs taken during the October 5, 2019 Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting.
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Philo T. Farnsworth W9F Special Event Station August 17, 2019 1400 to 2200 UTC
Commemorating Philo Farnsworth Birthday, Father of Television
Special event station operating 40m & 20m SSB from 1400 to 2200 UTC on Saturday August 17
Philo T. Farnsworth, the father of electronic television, worked in Fort Wayne Indiana from 1951 to 1967 for ITT (currently L3Harris Technologies Corporation). The company name has changed many times. The physical plant once located on Pontiac street is, where Farnsworth performed his research, it is now just a bare field.
Current and former L3Harris employees will operate a special event station from 1400 to 2200 UTC on Saturday August 17 to commemorate Farnsworth’s birthday (August 19, 1906) and his many achievements. The special event call sign W9F (whiskey-nine-farnsworth) will operate on 20m and 40m SSB in the current L3Harris Technical and Administrative Center which houses the Philo T. Farnsworth museum. The museum contains many examples of Farnsworth’s televisions, radios, and equipment from his research lab affectionately dubbed ‘the cave’. Public visitors are welcome to explore the museum and witness the special event station in action during operating hours.
QSO’s with W9F can be confirmed by sending a QSL card and SASE to;
Joseph Lawrence K9RFZ
L3Harris Technologies
1919 W. Cook Rd – MS 617
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Click here for W9F QRZ Page.
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