Center for Amateur Radio Learning - C.A.R.L.

NEWS

July 2008

Almost Final Update on the W7ASC Ham Shack move! This is the "official" schedule. The Science center has posted their Calendar Highlights for July thru September. W7ASC is moving up to the third floor in the new "My Digital World" area. "My Digital World" will open for ASC member preview Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31st (10:00AM to 5:00PM). The W7ASC New Shack Grand Opening will be Monday September 1st. We plan to have capability for almost all of the new digital modes, including digital voice, SSTV, etc. Don't forget that Morse Code is one of the FIRST and oldest digital modes!

We expect to close the W7ASC Shack from Saturday August 9th thru to Friday August 29th for installation, equipment checkout, antenna checkout, and training. Volunteers will be needed to help get the new shack up and running. W7ASC "Summer Hours" will be in effect thru to Friday 8/8.

The General License Class at the Science Center starts July 26th, the weekend after the Williams Hamfest. So far we have 14 students signed up. Give me a call or e-mail if you are interested.

We are still looking for more W7ASC volunteers. We will need Volunteers for 2 shifts per day (9:00-1:00 and 1:00-5:00) after Labor Day. Spread the word at your Ham Club. Call 480-961-1109 and volunteer now. A Volunteer sign-up page is available at www.w7asc.org We hope to have an updated presentation available in mid September for the valley Ham clubs and posted on the W7ASC.ORG web page.

--Regards, Bob Burleson KG7QJ
KG7QJ@COX.NET 480-961-1109

PHOTOS: Science Center 3rd Floor In Transition

Before: 5/21/08 3rd Floor Fab Lab at the Science Center

After: 6/11/08 New Audio/Visual area on during 3rd floor construction.

After: 6/25/08 New Audio/Visual area on during 3rd floor construction.

After: 7/9/08 MY DIGITAL WORLD area on during 3rd floor construction.

ARIZONA SECTION NEWS by Tom Fagan, K7DF (Reproduced with permission)

July 2008

ARCA WILLIAMS HAMFEST/ARRL STATE CONVENTION
     July 18-19, 2008 ARCA/Williams Hamfest hosted by the Amateur Radio Council of Arizona will be at the Williams Rodeo Grounds, 800 Rodeo Rd, Williams, AZ. In attendance will be several vendors including ICOM, thank you Pat. In attendance from the ARRL HQ will be speaker, author and editor Ward Silver N0AX. We are trying to get some of Ward's books (Hands-On Radio, Ham Radio for Dummies) to sell. Ward will also be available to sign his books as well. Arizona ScQRPion's will have some kits to sell at the swapmeet on Friday and they will have a QRP program on Saturday
http://www.azscqrpions.org There will be speakers, swapmeet, vendors, friends, fun, door prizes, food including the popular BBQ dinner on Saturday and of course the train ride to the Grand Canyon on Sunday. Check it out at www.arca-az.org Talk-In - 146.78 - (91.5 Pl) See you there.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
   Is it me, or is everyone getting busy this time of year. It feels like I don't have a spare moment anymore...some say a sign of old age....hope not my calendar is way too full.
   The Arizona ARES database is chugging along nicely. We have more than 450 members state wide who have signed up. Almost 20 of them however haven't taken the time to give us the information which will make the system truly useful should we be called in on short notice for a disaster. The database has 3 main pages which are used to collect much needed information. The registration page has information on how to contact you, where you live, what county you are in...etc. The equipment page tells the emergency coordinator what kinds of equipment you can bring if needed. This section is intended to be broad brush strokes, I don't need to know if you have an Icom or a Kenwood, just that you have one. Lastly, and equally important, the training section captures some important study and skills. Have you taken ICS-100/700 because most EOCs won't let you help out without them. Checking the boxes allows the emergency coordinator to search for specific skills or equipment quickly and efficiently. If you haven't logged in lately, log in today, check and see if you have selected a county on the registration page, or have added capabilities since you signed up. Save the registration page, and we'll know you've reviewed your data.     Rick Aldom W7STS Section Emergency Coordinator Arizona natecf@gmail.com

SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION CONVENTION 2008
     The Southwestern Division Convention is just around the corner. We just learned that the ARRL is sending Mark Spencer to the convention. Mark is an excellent teacher and captivating speaker. Speaking of presentations, we have a full slate for you including the Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency Management Mr. Lou Trammell. We have speakers covering most areas of the hobby from the introductory level to technical presentations. There will be a display of EMCOMM vehicles from around the area (including Colorado) many vendors. If you are coming in from out of town, the Marriott has extended us very nice pricing, but the number of rooms at that level are limited so don't wait until the last minute. www.azhamcom.org Rick Aldom W7STS. natecf@gmail.com

SILENT KEYS
    Dick Campbell N7TUF passed away in June. Dick was involved with the MS150 and a couple of other events in the mid 90's.   His sons are Dennis KA7VAB and Dick K7TJZ.
    Jack McAlister, KE7FMD, passed away in June. Jack had been hospitalized for an extended period due to a long illness and a series of strokes. Jack was a member of YARC

NEW HAMS
   The following Arizona hams just received their FCC license, Congratulations!
Laura Mills KE7TZR, Fred Holmes KE7TXN, Jeremiah Woods KE7TVC, Anthony Lowman KE7TXP, John Murphy KE7UGN, Michelle Lowman KE7TXO, Roger Zollinger KE7TZQ, Takenori Osada KE7UGO, Ernest Miller KE7UGL, Collin Ethington KE7TZV, Ryan Keller KE7TZU, Jeffrey Johnson KE7TZS, Kimberly Sappington KE7TZT, Jennifer Verstreken KE7UGM, Devin Cenatiempo KE7TZP, Ian Mccollum KE7TXS, Stefano Cervini KE7UBU, Luciano Bonitta KE7UBT, Bridget Bietz Palmer KE7TXR, Eric York KE7UGK, Ian Valentine KE7TYZ, Jonathan Krafft KE7TXQ, Joseph Oravec KE7TYP, Clifford Sage KE7TYQ, Michael Lavallee KE7TXZ, Roberto Medina KE7TXT, Randall Federico KE7TYA, Deborah Griffin KE7TXX, George Melnick KE7TXV, George Fauber KE7TXY, Roberto Gil KE7TXU, Stefanie Mellott KE7TXW, Ryan Gebhart KE7TZA, Victor Walco KE7TYM, Andrew Moore KE7TYL, Sean Sobel KE7TWO, Logan Crabtree KE7TWQ, Christina Gonzales KE7TWP, Noah Hogue KE7TWR, Hunter Lienau KE7TWW, Shelby Monroe KE7TYK, Eric Chavarria KE7TYN, Richard Roda KE7TYO, Douglas Harvey KE7TZM, William Miller KE7TZW

HAMFESTS/CONVENTIONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS
     July 18-19, 2008 ARCA/Williams Hamfest hosted by the Amateur Radio
Council of Arizona Williams Rodeo Grounds, 800 Rodeo Rd, Williams, AZ
www.arca-az.org
     September 6, 2008 Mohave Professional Amateur Radio Group will be having its 1st Annual Hamfest in Kingman Arizona.
     September 12-14, 2008 ARRL Southwestern Division Convention Mesa AZ Come check us out at www.AzHamCom.org Mesa Convention Center Rick Aldom W7STS 2008 SWD Chair natecf@gmail.com.
     October 18 2008 Old Pueblo Hamfest Kino Sports Park Tucson AZ
     October 19, 2008 Tucson Ham Radio Picnic at Reid Park at 12 noon
www.tucsonhampicnic.com
     December 2008 Superstition Hamfest, Mesa AZ

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about ARRL. If your club or group has an activity or event that would be of interest to other hams throughout our section please email me with the specifics.

73, Tom Fagan K7DF
ARRL Section Manager Arizona
Tucson Arizona (520) 574-1129 k7df@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=AZ or   http://www.az-arrl.org/

INFORMATION

Arizona Science Center shirts are now available. Contact Ralph Craner if you would like one. Also see Ralph for Science Center ID badges.

We need new volunteers at W7ASC. Call Bob at 480-961-1109 and volunteer now! Please view the page at "Volunteer Info" above or use the Volunteer sign-up page at www.w7asc.org/signup.html.

-73 de KG7QJ Bob B.
kg7qj at cox.net 480-961-1109.

For more information, please contact us at:

Center for Amateur Radio Learning
C.A.R.L - W7ASC
at the Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ USA 85004-2394
Tel. (602) 716-2000
Email: info4@w7asc.org