I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Tate, N6WM, as Assistant Section Manger for DX and Contesting.
Chris is well known in the bay area as an avid contester and DX chaser. Originally licensed as KI6LGJ in 2007, Chris has eclipsed his brief 3 years in the hobby through his enthusiasm, energy and dedication.
Locally Active in the East Bay Section in the Livermore Amateur Radio Klub (LARK), previously as a board member and activities coordinator, he currently writes a monthly article for contesting and DX chasing in their newsletter. Chris has expanded his participation and leadership beyond the local club level, and is now Vice President and Contest Chairman for the Northern California Contest Club (NCCC) after serving a year on the board of this regional organization.
Chris is an extremely active contester and DX chaser. He is a member of the “big gun” and world known contest team of CQ Contest Hall of Fame member and East Bay resident Ken, N6RO as well as a founding member and contest coordinator for the newest big gun station to go qrv in the bay area, the K6LRG contest station in Livermore.
Active on CW, RTTY and SSB, Chris regularly participates in multi-op and single op amateur radio contest efforts from these stations, and has won numerous awards over the last several years in both collaborative multi-op efforts as well as single op competitions, most recently winning the Pacific Division for mixed mode (CW/SSB) in the 2009 ARRL 10 meter contest, Placing in the top 10 box in the NCJ North American QSO Party RTTY, and achieving the position of 3rd place, World in the ARRL RTTY Roundup contest(first place Pacific Division, Second place North America) amongst many others.
Chris’s DX awards include membership in the DX Century Club (DXCC# 43,293) as well as multiple Worked All States awards, including the newly introduced Triple Play Worked All States(TPWAS #417) that required working all states on CW, SSB and Digital modes, all confirmed via the ARRL Logbook of the World.
Please join me in welcoming Chris to his new role as ASM.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Haycock, KI6AWR as Assistant Section Manager (ASM) for Education and Training.
David has had a life long interest in radio beginning in his high school days many years ago. He currently holds an Extra Class license and lives with his wife Elizabeth (K0EAH) in a small HOA compromised town house in Alameda . Lack of space and HOAs are not enough to enforce radio silence however. He is fortunate to have a balcony large enough to squeeze in a Buddipole so operations on all bands (including 80m!) are possible. His first grandson Kyle was born on Field Day 2004 which he considers a great omen for keeping radio interests in the family.
David is currently President of the Amateur Radio Club of Alameda (ARCA) and an active VE.He is a passionate Elmer and together with Paul Bailey Gates (KA6GEM) has put on many classes to help newbies get their license and just as importantly get on the air.He is very excited about the opportunity to help expand Elmering throughout the Bay area.
David’s roles and responsibilities as ASM will include:
Coordination and publicity for license classes, VE sessions and educational events in the East Bay
Resource for class training materials
Instructor training
Special training classes
Assistance in designing classes for new training / educational needs
Please join me in welcoming David to his new role as ASM.
The Salvation Army with the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club will be holding a 6 week Course where you can learn everything you need to earn your Technician (entry level) FCC Amateur Radio License.
The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio …
Get On the Air
Congratulations - you’ve just got your license, and your ready for the next step - but what now?
Whether you just got your license, or have had it for a while, but aren’t sure what to do next, join us for a two part “Get on the Air Class”.
The class will be held in Alameda on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd June 2010, is open to all and is free of charge.
Note that this is a two day class, not two one day classes.
Outline
The class is ideal for the Technician Class licensee, or anyone who wants to know more about using the VHF and UHF bands.
Topics will include:
How to choose the best radio to meet your needs
How to get the best out of your radio
How to find your way around the bands
Correct operating protocol for contacts on simplex and repeaters
Exploring communications other than voice.
This is a “hands on class” so bring your radio if you have one, or get ready to purchase one so you can get on the air and enjoy operation on these great bands (practical session on Thursday in Part II).
Location
Alameda Fire Department Training Building 431 Stardust Place, Alameda, CA 94501
(Intersection of W Midway and Rainbow Ct) at Alameda Point.
Registration
Walk ins are welcome, but it does help if you can let us know you are planning to attend.
Contact David Haycock (KI6AWR) email ki6awr@arrl.net, or call 510 846-0011
or Paul Bailey Gates (KA6GEM) email paulcbg@comcast.net
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Looking for some used Ham Gear? Want to clean out your shack of surplus equipment. You’re in luck. The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club will hold its annual auction this Friday, April 16 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA
Doors open at 5 pm for those bringing equipment to sell and registration. Bring your unwanted equipment and turn it into cash. (No CRTs please).
Public viewing starts at 6 pm.
The auction starts at 7 pm. 10 percent of all proceeds benefit MDARC. All items not sold are the responsibility of the seller to remove at the end of the auction. Please use cash or checks to purchase items.
Dale McIntire, MDARC vice president and auction chairman 510-752-6119 office 510-812-5223 cell