NIARA 85th Anniversary Luncheon October 5th, 2024
NIARA 85th Anniversary Luncheon October 5th, 2024 Read More »
Congratulations to those who passed their ham radio license exams!
On Sunday February 11, 2024 a Amateur Radio Testing session was held. The following people passed ham radio exams to become licensed for the first time or upgraded their existing license. Congratulations to everyone who passed their ham radio license exams.
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NIARA Field Day 2024 Committee Meeting Saturday, March 2, 2024
NIARA Field Day 2024 Committee Meeting Saturday, March 2, 2024, at LaLos in Garrett, In. immediately following the club meeting (roughly 9 am). There will be a Zoom link for any members who would like to be involved, but may not be able to attend in person.
I am calling for an organizing meeting for Field Day 2024 to identify the level of interest and select a chairperson. Without a chair, we will end up with too many chiefs and not enough Indians. The following roles have been identified:
Public Relations Director
Trailer Manager
Antenna Manager
Human Resources Manager
Let’s all pitch in to do our part and make this another great NIARA Field Day!
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The Straight Key Century Club has awarded John, WG9K the Senator Award.
The Straight Key Century Club has awarded John, WG9K the Senator Award.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Gather ’round and pay heed to the news of this day!
Let there be revelry & celebration for yet another Tribune has advanced to the Senator Sx1 level of SKCC achievement !!!
John Rostorfer, WG9K, SKCC# 13710T, has achieved the coveted 3rd generation
SKCC member achievement known far and wide as the Senator Sx1 award.
The Senator Sx1 award is earned by SKCC Tribunes who have attained their
Tx8, working 200 other Tribunes or Senators.
John’s log & application were submitted to the Senator Administrator on
11-Feb-2024. The Senator award Analysis Team performed an exhaustive review
of the submitted documentation. The process confirmed that all of the 200
required contacts had indeed been made with established SKCC Tribunes or
Senators subsequent to John’s Tribune x8 date.
Having submitted a log and sworn statement, both of which have survived the
intense tests used by the Senator administrator, John Rostorfer, WG9K, is
duly proclaimed to be SKCC Senator Sx1.
This SKCC member shall, from this day forward, proclaim to all that their
SKCC Number ends with S. He shall enjoy all the honor and privilege that
appertains thereto and all shall accord him the esteem and respect
appropriate to their achievements.
The Master Senator List has been duly scribed where all SKCC Members may
reflect upon and pay tribute to this momentous achievement.
**This award is effective as of 0000Z on 13-Feb-2024.**
Congratulations to: John Rostorfer, WG9K, SKCC# 13710T, Senator #808 Sx1.
Duly approved, recorded, and published.
Let there be revelry & celebration for yet another Tribune has advanced to the Senator Sx1 level of SKCC achievement !!!
John Rostorfer, WG9K, SKCC# 13710T, has achieved the coveted 3rd generation
SKCC member achievement known far and wide as the Senator Sx1 award.
The Senator Sx1 award is earned by SKCC Tribunes who have attained their
Tx8, working 200 other Tribunes or Senators.
John’s log & application were submitted to the Senator Administrator on
11-Feb-2024. The Senator award Analysis Team performed an exhaustive review
of the submitted documentation. The process confirmed that all of the 200
required contacts had indeed been made with established SKCC Tribunes or
Senators subsequent to John’s Tribune x8 date.
Having submitted a log and sworn statement, both of which have survived the
intense tests used by the Senator administrator, John Rostorfer, WG9K, is
duly proclaimed to be SKCC Senator Sx1.
This SKCC member shall, from this day forward, proclaim to all that their
SKCC Number ends with S. He shall enjoy all the honor and privilege that
appertains thereto and all shall accord him the esteem and respect
appropriate to their achievements.
The Master Senator List has been duly scribed where all SKCC Members may
reflect upon and pay tribute to this momentous achievement.
**This award is effective as of 0000Z on 13-Feb-2024.**
Congratulations to: John Rostorfer, WG9K, SKCC# 13710T, Senator #808 Sx1.
Duly approved, recorded, and published.
I set forth my hand and key on 12-Feb-2024
Ron Bower, AC2C
SKCC 2748S
SKCC Senator Administrator
SKCC 2748S
SKCC Senator Administrator
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Dale Wagner (WB9RWD) Silent Key
Dale Wagner Obituary
Auburn – Dale Wagner, 85, died Friday February 9, 2024 at his home in Auburn. He was born October 6, 1938 in Butler to Paul and Ina Olive (Gurtner) Wagner and they have both passed away.
Dale was an electrician. He worked for Nucor Building in Waterloo retiring in 2008. After retirement he worked for Napa Auto Parts in Auburn delivering parts.
He was a musician. One of the things he loved doing the most was playing in the Auburn Community Band. He was a charter member of the band and has played with them 41 years. He also has played with a number of other bands over the years including Little Big Band. For many years he was a Ham radio operator, Civil Defense/Emergency Management.
Dale married Marga “Faye” Havard on April 27, 1964 in Jasper, Texas and she survives.
He is also survived by 2 daughters, Tonia (Jeff) Fortney of Salem, West Virginia and Kelly Day of Auburn; 2 grandchildren, Camille Day and Lexis Day; Sister in law and brother in law, Linda and Les Burcaw of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Services will be 2 PM Wednesday February 14, 2024 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN. Calling is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in memory of Dale to the Auburn Community Band or the American Heart Association. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.
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DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Information Class Sunday February 25, 2024 2pm-4pm
DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) Information Class, Sunday, February 25th at the Comfort Suites in Auburn, 2 to 4 pm. Jeff, (KB9QG) Will be hosting this class on DMR. There will be several radios to show and demonstrate. With these radios you can talk worldwide.
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Congratulations to the newly licensed hams!
On Saturday January 27, 2024 a Amateur Radio Testing session was held at the Comfort Suites at 1137 W 15th Street in Auburn Indiana. The following people passed ham radio exams to become licensed for the first time. Lets give them a big congrats. Hope to see them at our club meeting on Saturday, February 3rd.
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DMR Nets
DMR Nets
Below are links to webistes that contain information about DMR Nets that are available For more information send an email to radio@w9ou.org.