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2024 Auburn Hamfest scheduled for July 20, 2024 9am – 2pm

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2024 Auburn Hamfest

The 2024 Northeastern Indiana Amature Radio Association. Auburn Indiana Hamfest is scheduled for Saturday July 20, 2024 from 9am to 2pm. Come join us for the fellowship and fun.

  • Setup time 7:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Free Admission 
  • Free Parking
  • Free Museum

New this year – Food Vendor on the parking lot. 

Raffle Prizes (Tickets $5.00 each or Buy 2, get 1 free!):

  • 1st – Yeasu FTM 500
  • 2nd – Zumspot with MD UV380 DMR
  • 3rd – N3FJP Logging software – Full Access
  • 4th – $50.00 DX Engineering Gift Cert.
Talk-In: 147.015 PL Tone 141.3

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
1600 Wayne Street
Auburn, IN 46706

 Sponsored by
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DeKalb County Visitors Bureau
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Auburn DMR Repeater 441.96250

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The  DMR repeater 441.9625 +5 offset, is now located on the same tower as the W9OU repeater at 159 feet. It is connected to a Pi Star to the internet. It is listed on the DMR network.  See the link below. 

https://www.idhr.info/index.php/indiana-dmr-repeater-list-all-networks/

Please email questions to radio@w9ou.org 

Use time slot 1 for NIARA 313382 and the Parrot 9990 only and using time slot 2 for all other purposes, including dynamically activated talk groups. Here is some to add to your radio’s codeplug, on time slot 2:

  • “Indiana Tac.” 31180

  • “Indiana Link” (Bridges to YSF, D-STAR and Marion FM repeater) 31181

  • “Indiana Weather Ops” 31183

  • “Crossroads” 31189

  • “Michigan Statewide” 3126

  • “Ohio Statewide” 3139

  • “Call Area 9” (Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin) 31609

  • “Midwest US” (12 states from Ohio to Kansas to North Dakota) 3169

  • “US Nationwide” 3100

  • “America Link” (Bridges to YSF) 31656

  • “North America” 93

  • “Worldwide English” 913

  • “Worldwide” 91

  • “Tac. 310” 310

  • “Tac. 311” 311

  • “N9MTF Cluster” (Bridges to “Local 2” on his Fort Wayne and Columbia City repeaters) 311841.

 
 

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Dekalb County W5YI Testing Saturday January 27th, 2024 9am

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The Dekalb County W5YI group will be conducting amateur radio license testing session on January 27th at Comfort Suite starting at 9am. The testing session is open for any new or upgrade license tests. The testing session needs to have applicants register at HamStudy.org. Cost for the test is $14.00. If you pass the FCC will want $35.00. You will need your FRN  login and password and a CORES login and password to pay the fee.

Comfort Suites
 1137 W 15th
Auburn, Indiana 46706

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NIARA receives ARRL Special Service Club Award

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The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association received the ARRL’s Special Service Club Award.

ARRL  Special Service Club Award

A club that exists to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio is what defines a Special Service Club (SSC).  They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities.

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Congratulations to Jeff KB9QG the ARRL’s 2023 Technical Service Award Recipient

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Word has been received that Jeff DeLucenay, KB9QG is the ARRL’s 2023 Technical Service Award Recipient. This award and other awards were decided at the ARRL Board Meeting in Windsor, CT late in July. Recognition for Jeff can be found on page 65 of the October, 2023 QST magazine. The Technical Service Award is given annually to a licensed radio amateur or to individuals who are licensed radio amateurs whose service to the amateur community and/or society at large is of the most exemplary nature within the framework of Amateur Radio technical activities. 

Jeff is currently Vice President of the Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association. He is the ARRL DeKalb County Technical Specialist, VEC, NIARA Station Trustee, and develops and coordinates technical presentations, as well as numerous other activities.

In 2021, Jeff was was named Radio Amateur of the Year Runner-up by the Indiana Section ARRL.

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Boy Scout Camporee at Nobile County Fairgrounds

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The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (NIARA) introduced Amateur Radio to the public, at the Noble County Fairgounds on October 14th.

The Boy Scouts of America from several counties from North East Indiana had gathered for a Scout Camporee. Many scouts and parents toured the educational trailer offered by NIARA. They were taught the basics of Amateur Radio by Jeff, KB9QG, with the assistance of Dave, KC9YY, Ken, KD9HMS, Jeffrey AD9CP.

The NIARA set up two HF antennas and one VHF/UHF antenna for demonstration purposes.  Dave, KC9YY, made HF contacts throughout the day to show the groups how HF worked, and the wonders of communications through Amateur Radio. The NIARA educational trailer was a perfect facility to use because it rained throughout the day and guests stayed dry and warm during the learning sessions. 

Approximately one hundred scouts and parents visited the NIARA educational trailer during the day.

The NIARA educational trailer is also available to be used during natural disasters for communications.

 
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2023 10-4 FIRST ANNUAL INDIANA COMU FIELD DAY in Plymouth, Indiana

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On October 4th, Jeff (KB9QG) and John (KD9QDL) had an eventful day at the first 2023 10-4 FIRST ANNUAL INDIANA COMU FIELD DAY in Plymouth, Indiana. The primary purpose of this event was to test their communication skills, particularly in the areas of frequency, data, and digital voice communication. This kind of exercise is valuable for emergency response teams and organizations as it helps them prepare for various scenarios and challenges.

The use of “injects” every 15 to 20 minutes the event organizers simulated different tasks that participants had to respond to. These injects could have included scenarios like setting up communication equipment, relaying important information, coordinating responses, or troubleshooting communication issues. It’s a common practice in emergency response training to have these kinds of simulated exercises to assess readiness and improve skills.

After completing the tasks and responding to the injects, the participants evaluated the operation. This post-event evaluation is crucial as it allows participants to reflect on what went well and what could be improved in their communication and response efforts. It also helps organizers gather feedback to enhance future training exercises and emergency response plans.

Overall, Jeff and John had a productive day testing and honing their communication skills for emergency response in Plymouth, Indiana. Such training and field exercises play a vital role in ensuring the preparedness of emergency response teams for real-life situations.



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