UCARES

Title: One Day Technician Class
Location: Howard W. Hunter Law library
Description: The last one day Technician class before taking a break for summer will be
Saturday May 19th. 7:30am to 5pm There are 15 signed up for class already. Class size is limited to 40.

Also a reminder the Extra Class question pool changes the end of June.

This will be the last class before taking a break for summer. The next class after this will be in September or October.There is no charge to take the class but the cost of taking the test is $14.00. You need to bring two forms of ID, one preferably with a picture. The electronic form you fill out requires your Social Security number (thanks to congress….). We do not put your SSN on any forms. The most common mistake is forgetting ID and a Social Security number…… Don\’t forget!! This is especially a problem with those under 18 who have not memorized their SSN.

No programmable calculators…..The test is given on computer and graded immediately. Specific instructions how to use the exam program will be given. It is similar to practice exams available on the Internet.

E-mail nv7v@ucares.org (preferred) or call Steve or Susan N7QZU (801-465-3983) to let me know if you are coming and bringing a laptop (please bring one… beg, beg….bring extra laptops if you can).
Start Time: 07:30:00
Date: 2012-05-19

Title: Squaw Peak 50 Race
Location: Mountains behind Provo
Link out: Click here
Description: Radio operators are needed at aid stations to call in runner times and to help out with emergencies Ham radio operators will be located at the Start/finish area and at aid station 3 (approx. mile 9-10.4, depending on snow), AS/4 (approx. mile 15-16, depending on snow), AS/5 (mile 22, Pole Heaven Gate), AS/6 (mile 25.7 North Fork Hobble Creek Gate), AS/7 (mile 29.6, mouth of Sheep Canyon), AS/8 & Medical Check Station (mile 33), AS/9 Windy Pass (mile 40.4) and at AS/10 (mile 46.4). 4×4 will be needed for aid stations 7 & 8. Station 9 is a 7 mile backpack in. Start times vary depending on station location. For more info, send email to Micah Clegg at mikeeman@earthlink.net
Start Time: 05:00:00
Date: 2012-06-02

Title: Sage Riders Motorcycle Race
Location: Jericho, Utah
Link out: Click here
Description: Looking for a few Ham Radio Operators to help out with communications on Saturday May 5th., from 1000
hours till approximately 1700 hours. Assignments will be made about 1030 hours.
This event is a motorcycle race and is a lot of fun to watch.
The race location is past Little Sahara Sand Dunes. It is advisable to drive a high clearance or 4X4 vehicle here, the roads past Little Sahara Sand Dunes
are dirt. There will be dinner served on Friday Night. Plenty of open space to camp. Camping is primitive. For more information, email Michael at w7mjp@ucares.org or Jeff at kb7vsj@ucares.org
Start Time: 10:00:00
Date: 2012-05-05
End Time: 17:00:00

This is a reminder that the Interface for the first Tuesday in April will be a Build it/fix it night.

For those with crimpers, soldering irons, and other tools that can be shared among other HAMS for the night, please bring them.

[Wade] has placed the order for power poles and wire. If your goal for the night is to build the cables for certification or an adapter such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPHjpdHqP9Y please contact him to make sure he has what you need and you know the price.

If you have power poles that need recrimped/resoldered/repaired or other things that you’ve been putting off for the right motivation to get them fixed, bring them along .

Other projects which can be brought in include:

A Quarter wave ground plane emergency antenna (this version doesn’t fold up, but can be easily made and stored in a box) http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html

An inline voltmeter – I understand that Wade Starks has a limitted number left, not enough for the whole group, so if you’re interested in one, contact him offline wcstarks@gmail.com. Think of it as your gas gauge in the car that lets you know the amount of charge left on your battery so you know when to unplug or switch before you destroy your battery by draining it too far.

Soundcard TNC Adapters – I recommend either the Rascal (1st choice available from www.buxcomm.com , they have released a new version which solves some of the issues with the old case), or the Unified Microsystems SCI-6 kit (www.unifiedmicro.com). I’ll have an example of the older Rascal and the Unified Microsystems adapters at the interface. Keep in mind that it will take some time for delivery if ordering, so order soon.

The copper j-pole http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=9284 – We built this at build-it-night last year. Required is a 10 foot section of copper pipe, a copper “Tee” connector, a copper elbow connector, 2 caps, and the so-239 connector for connecting in the wire. I’ll have the soldering torch and pipe cutter if anyone wants to attempt one of these.

The tape measure yagi – Plans at http://www.ccars.org/Projects/TapeYagi/index.htm – We had a couple of successful builds on this one for last years fox hunt. I have the tape measure that several people can still use to create one, but you’ll need to bring your own PVC.

Please respond with what you would like to make this next Tuesday and I’ll try and have a seperate station set up for like minded individuals.

Jeremy
ke7dlt@ucares.org

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Title: Technician License Class
Location: Reuben Clarke law building, BYU
Description: I must limit the size to 40 people so sign up early to reserve a spot.  If you must cancel please let me know
immediately so I can free up a slot for someone else.   If you must cancel please do it as soon as you know
you will not be coming to make room for someone else!!

One Day Ham Radio Class for the Technician (entry level) license.
Saturday,  April 21st, 2012  7:30am to 5pm
E-mail nv7v at ucares.org (preferred) or call Steve or Susan N7QZU (801-465-3983) to let me know if you are coming and
bringing a laptop (please bring one… beg, beg….bring extra laptops if you can).

Don’t forget:

$14 check or cash

Laptop if possible

–2 FORMS OF ID and a Social Security Number– !!

Oh… and just in case I forgot…… don\’t forget to bring two forms of ID, one preferably with a picture. These
qualify as ID: SSN card, driver\’s license, CCW permit, library card and just about any document issued by a government
entity.     Credit cards are not ID.

Start Time: 07:30:00
Date: 2012-04-21
End Time: 17:00:00

Title: Rex Lee Run
Location: Provo
Link out: Click here
Description: Very easy event, help watch for any problems and report them to NCS. Should be done by 1300 hours.

Contact:

Start Time: 07:30:00
Date: 2012-03-17

Title: Scouting For Food
Location: Various locations throughout Utah County
Description: Need a radio operator at each food drop-off location, will be done apox. 1500 hours plus or minus 2 hours.

For more info Please contact Rich Reimschussel N7FOC at rreimsch@gmail.com

Start Time: 08:30:00
Date: 2012-03-24

Title: Interface – Dan Eliason
Location: Sheriff\’s Office North Annex
Description: Dan Eliason will be going over some of the things he learned in regards to communication from a \”new to ham\” point of view, with suggestions on helping others get into the hobby and other things.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-12-06
End Time: 20:30

Title: ULCER Bike Ride
Location: Around Utah Lake
Link out: Click here
Description: Needing volunteers for the annual ULCER race. This will be an all day event. Requesting enough volunteers that we can participate in shifts.
Start Time: 06:00
Date: 2011-08-06
End Time: 18:00