From billkodak at verizon.net Sat Jun 1 05:15:52 2013 From: billkodak at verizon.net (Bill) Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:15:52 -0000 Subject: LARC records Message-ID: If you are a member of ARES please respond to this email. Mike and I need to bring the club records up to date regarding ARES membership. Thank you in advance, Bill KI4ZMV Secretary From n9bfa at yahoo.com Sat Jun 1 05:57:48 2013 From: n9bfa at yahoo.com (Phil Grinker) Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2013 05:57:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1370091468.20224.YahooMailNeo@web122604.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> I am a member of ARES, ? Phil, n9bfa ________________________________ From: Bill To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:15 AM Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records ? If you are a member of ARES please respond to this email. Mike and I need to bring the club records up to date regarding ARES membership. 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URL: From billkodak at verizon.net Sat Jun 1 07:24:30 2013 From: billkodak at verizon.net (Bill Johnson) Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:24:30 -0400 Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records In-Reply-To: <1370091468.20224.YahooMailNeo@web122604.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1370091468.20224.YahooMailNeo@web122604.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6699C209ABB8471285A30804A789EAA8@Billlaptop> Thank you Phil Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Grinker To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [LakelandARC] LARC records I am a member of ARES, Phil, n9bfa From: Bill To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:15 AM Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records If you are a member of ARES please respond to this email. Mike and I need to bring the club records up to date regarding ARES membership. Thank you in advance, Bill KI4ZMV Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cjohns56 at tampabay.rr.com Sat Jun 1 07:40:51 2013 From: cjohns56 at tampabay.rr.com (Cjohns56) Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:40:51 -0400 Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records Message-ID: Yes.. For years.. N3TJ.. 73s fm WV.Carl Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note?, an AT&T LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- Subject: [LakelandARC] LARC records From: Bill To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com CC: [LakelandARC] LARC records If you are a member of ARES please respond to this email. Mike and I need to bring the club records up to date regarding ARES membership. Thank you in advance, Bill KI4ZMV Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From billkodak at verizon.net Mon Jun 3 08:45:10 2013 From: billkodak at verizon.net (Bill) Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:45:10 -0000 Subject: My mistake. Message-ID: My mistake. I put the announcement on the calendar for "bring a friend night" months ago, with two reminders. Friends are always welcome, but tonight is not the official "bring a friend night." Please check the blog for an update on field day, and plan to attend this evenings presentation. http://lakelandarc.blogspot.com Bill KI4ZMV -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwmann at verizon.net Fri Jun 7 14:24:06 2013 From: gwmann at verizon.net (George Mann) Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:24:06 -0400 Subject: Heathkit again and again Message-ID: <00c201ce63c5$583887d0$08a99770$@net> Here is an interesting link about the possible revival of Heathkit! http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/ 73 de KJ4UW, George -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From billkodak at verizon.net Fri Jun 7 21:07:20 2013 From: billkodak at verizon.net (Bill) Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:07:20 -0000 Subject: LARC Blog and General Meeting Notes Updated Message-ID: The LARC blog and general meeting notes have been upadated. 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URL: From wb4lca at yahoo.com Sat Jun 8 20:48:19 2013 From: wb4lca at yahoo.com (wb4lca) Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 03:48:19 -0000 Subject: Heathkit again and again In-Reply-To: <00c201ce63c5$583887d0$08a99770$@net> Message-ID: I filled out the Heathkit survey, link in article, 10 minutes, asks what Heath you still have and what ones you would bring back and a lot more(vintage kits or modern or a combo of both) and you are signed up for their mailing list(if you want) when they have one... --- In LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com, "George Mann" wrote: > > Here is an interesting link about the possible revival of Heathkit! > > http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/ > > 73 > > de KJ4UW, George > From patrickboneil at juno.com Sun Jun 9 21:10:28 2013 From: patrickboneil at juno.com (patrickboneil) Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:10:28 -0400 Subject: Field Day Request Message-ID: <20130609.211057.8181.17149@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com> Good Morning Everyone! Field Day is less than two weeks away!! Everything is on track for a great time at Field Day 2013. Fred and company are getting commitments from everyone so that every radio is operated to the fullest. A few events are being scheduled during Field Day, including a raffle. Please remember to bring a covered dish to the Family Appreciation dinner on Saturday, June 22nd at 6pm. The Club will provide the burgers and dogs along with the condiments. Be prepared to have a great time! I do have one request. We need someone to bring a gas or charcoal grill so we can cook the burgers and dogs on Saturday. The facility that we will be using does not have an appropriate grill for us to use. So if someone has a grill that we may use on Saturday, please contact me at ki4cdy at arrl.net. As always, if anyone has any questions, please let me know, Thanks, Patrick KI4CDY From aF1RE at arrl.net Mon Jun 10 02:49:11 2013 From: aF1RE at arrl.net (Robin Retzloff) Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:49:11 -0400 Subject: Emergency Preparedness Night Message-ID: *Flying Tigers and Polk County Team Up* The Lakeland Flying Tigers and Polk County Emergency Management have teamed up to host an Emergency Preparedness Night on *Wednesday, June 12*. The event will begin when the gates to Joker Marchant Stadium open at 5:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the game as the Flying Tigers battle the Bradenton Marauders. First pitch will cross home plate at 6:30p.m. For the tenth consecutive year, Minor League Baseball is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps Program to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. This is the fourth season the Flying Tigers have participated in the campaign. On June 12 members of Polk County's Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) will be at the game distributing ready materials and will be available to answer any questions from fans. There will be PSA audio and video messages, trivia questions, games and contests throughout the game to educate fans. There will be information regarding hurricane preparedness as the beginning of June also marks the beginning of Hurricane season. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visiting the stadium box office. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1 discount. Wednesday nights Purchase an All-You-Can-Eat ticket for $10 and fill up on hot dogs, hamburgers, Polish sausages, popcorn, pretzels, Cracker Jacks and chips from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parking is FREE. For more information contact Rosa Driggs at RosaDriggs at polkfl.com or the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075, www.LakelandFlyingTigers.comThe Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. *Rosa Driggs* *Polk County Fire Rescue* *Public Education Officer* *1295 Brice Blvd*Bartow, FL 33830* *(863)519-FIRE (3473) Office * * * *Like Us - facebook.com/polkfire* * * -- Robin Retzloff AF1RE Polk County ARES Emergency Coordinator 407-421-8422 cell 863-648-2381 home AF1RE at ARRL.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Lauritsen, Sr. W4NHL / NNN0GAL / NNN0TFH WCF ASM & SEC Home 727-242-5630 Cell 727-643-1670 * -- Robin Retzloff AF1RE Polk County ARES Emergency Coordinator 407-421-8422 cell 863-648-2381 home AF1RE at ARRL.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwmann at verizon.net Thu Jun 13 07:18:50 2013 From: gwmann at verizon.net (George Mann) Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:18:50 -0400 Subject: Use this Field Day invitation Message-ID: Fellow Operators, below is a letter and an attachment that you may want to cut and paste or attach to a new email to send to fellow hams or folks who might want to become an Amateur Radio operator. If you wish take out my name and add your contact information when sending this to someone else. This might be a great way to kick off our upcoming "Bring a Friend Night" at the club night. If you know a Boy Scout group, this would be a great letter to send to the scout master. 73 de George KJ4UW Satellite FD.jpg http://www.lakelandarc.org/images/larc_Y_logo_small.pngIMG_0969.JPG Members assembling a satellite antenna A Junior operator assisting Hurricanes - Wild Fire - Floods! As a communicator we shoulder the large responsibility of informing the citizens of Polk County; the Lakeland Amateur Radio Club invites you and/or a friend to visit our Field Day site the weekend of June 22-23, 2013. We will be conducting a nationwide emergency communications drill. The exercise will be held at Hunt Fountain Complex, 2020 Duff Road at Green Rd, in North Lakeland from 2 PM Saturday until 2 PM Sunday. We would be most honored if you or a staff member could find the time to visit the site. (What is Field Day http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2013/2013%20FD%20Flier.pdf) The club will be demonstrating our skill under field conditions; including a solar powered station. As you already know, Amateur Radio is a vital link in the nations and local governments' volunteer communications system. During past hurricanes, fires and emergencies, amateurs have demonstrated their ability to communicate when other systems are over burdened. More than 35,000 amateur radio communicators participate in this drill every year; all volunteers. If you are unable to visit our site a PSA would be appreciated. Who: Lakeland Amateur Radio Club What: Field Day - A national emergency preparedness drill conducted by volunteer "ham radio" operators Why: Amateur radio is the original major back-up disaster communications service When: 2 PM June 22 until June 23 (all night too!) Where: Hunt Fountain Complex, 2020 Duff Road at Green Rd, in North Lakeland Respectfully, George Mann KJ4UW Volunteer - Field Day Committee Lakeland Amateur Radio Club http://www.lakelandarc.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you plan on being seen on TV please present a positive image! Remember this is a P.R. event as much as an operating event. I will try NOT to dress as if I were a dirty, grubby, disheveled homeless person, oops, an "urban outdoorsman." From: Nelson, Mianne [mailto:miannenelson at polk-county.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:51 AM To: 'George Mann' Cc: Garcia, Al Subject: RE: Invitation - Volunteer Emergency Drill Thank you for the invitation. Al Garcia from our team will be coming to shoot video for PGTV. twitterlogo_LOW res Mianne Nelson Communications Director Polk County Board of County Commissioners 330 W. Church St. , PO Box 9005, Drawer CA04 Bartow, FL 33831-9005 Office Phone: 863.534.6083 FAX: 863.534.6011 CELL: 863.232.6653 miannenelson at polk-county.net www.polk-county.net ________________________________________ Please Note: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from state and local officials regarding state or local business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. ________________________________________ From: George Mann [mailto:gwmann at verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:24 PM To: Nelson, Mianne Subject: Invitation - Volunteer Emergency Drill Satellite FD.jpg http://www.lakelandarc.org/images/larc_Y_logo_small.pngIMG_0969.JPG Members assembling a satellite antenna A Junior operator assisting Mianne Nelson Communications Director PGTV Dear Ms Nelson Hurricanes - Wild Fire - Floods! As a communicator who shoulders the large responsibility of informing the citizens of Polk County; the Lakeland Amateur Radio Club invites you and/or your staff to visit our Field Day site the weekend of June 22-23, 2013. We will be conducting a nationwide emergency communications drill. The exercise will be held at Hunt Fountain Complex, 2020 Duff Road at Green Rd, in North Lakeland from 2 PM Saturday until 2 PM Sunday. We would be most honored if you or a staff member could find the time to visit the site. (What is Field Day http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2013/2013%20FD%20Flier.pdf) The club will be demonstrating our skill under field conditions; including a solar powered station. As you already know, Amateur Radio is a vital link in the nations and local governments' volunteer communications system. During past hurricanes, fires and emergencies, amateurs have demonstrated their ability to communicate when other systems are over burdened. More than 35,000 amateur radio communicators participate in this drill every year; all volunteers. If you are unable to visit our site a PSA would be appreciated. Who: Lakeland Amateur Radio Club What: Field Day - A national emergency preparedness drill conducted by volunteer "ham radio" operators Why: Amateur radio is the original major back-up disaster communications service When: 2 PM June 22 until June 23 (all night too!) Where: Hunt Fountain Complex, 2020 Duff Road at Green Rd, in North Lakeland Respectfully, George Mann KJ4UW Volunteer - Field Day Committee Lakeland Amateur Radio Club 863.984-4381 home 863.899-1042 cell http://www.lakelandarc.org/ _____ Please Note: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from State and Local Officials regarding State or Local business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. _____ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Your Board will be meeting tonight to finalize all of the details. Remember, we will be having our Family Appreciation Dinner at 6pm on Saturday (at the Field Day site). Please remember to bring a covered dish to share and YOUR OWN DRINKS. Also, please purchase raffle tickets ($1) for a few items at our Field Day site (must be present to win Field Day articles) and a beautiful red, white, and blue quilt that will be raffled on July 1st (not required to be present to win). The quilt will be raffled off during our Field Day Celebration dinner on July 1st. The Field Day Celebration Dinner will be at 6pm on July 1st before our July meeting at the Church. This event is $9 per person and will be catered by Jimbo's BBQ. Ernie MUST have the money by the end of Field Day on Sunday, June 23rd. We also will be administering the amateur radio test on Sunday at 9am. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. (patrickboneil at juno.com) See you at Field Day! Patrick KI4CDY From ke4crc at gmail.com Tue Jun 18 15:53:46 2013 From: ke4crc at gmail.com (Randy Michael) Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:53:46 -0400 Subject: Lake Wales Net Message-ID: Rich ( KJ 4 INW ) ask me to try and round up as many hams as i can to help spread the word. Rich would like as many hams as possible to check into the Lake Wales Club weekly net (147.330 P/L 127.3 ) every tuesday night at 19:30 hrs next Tuesday ( 6/25/13) will be the net's anniversary and he would like as many hams as possible to check in to their net Randy ke4crc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will discuss SkyWarn activation and Nets. Operators for the Emergency Operations Center station are needed. ICS 100 and ICS 700 classroom instruction will be available on July 11th in Bartow. This training is available online any time. Please be a part of this meeting and help organize emergency communications for the citizens in Polk County. Thank you. -- Robin Retzloff AF1RE Polk County ARES Emergency Coordinator 407-421-8422 cell 863-648-2381 home AF1RE at ARRL.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From billkodak at verizon.net Sun Jun 30 09:31:33 2013 From: billkodak at verizon.net (Bill) Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 16:31:33 -0000 Subject: Reminder Monday Dinner at 6:00PM Message-ID: Remember: Dinner at 6:00 Drawing at 7:00 Bill