http://www.cnyara.com/ CNYARA en-us Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:42:46 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly CNYARA News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.cnyara.com/images/cnyara.jpg http://www.cnyara.com/ http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=86 If you haven't checked out the newest repeater placed on the air, program in 147.240 with a pl tone of 71.9. The repeater is collaborative effort of Darrell (K1DCC), Bob (KA2FWN) & Mike (KB2AUJ). The Repeater Trustees have kindly granted permission to allow the Central New York Amateur Radio Association to host "The First Cup Net" on the 147.240 Repeater. Remember to program in the tone (71.9). The Net kicks off every morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp and runs for about 30 to 45 minutes. We have hosted Checkin's as near as New Hartford and as far as Parish and Maryland, NY. The First Cup Net serves commuters and all stations by collecting road hazard information, weather conditions, and sharing morning comments and greetings from those that check-in. Please dial us on the frequency, stop in to say hello and let us know how you are moving along, or if you happen to be home, stop in and visit. All are welcome. 73 CNYARA First Cup Net Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:42:46 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=85 Lets Get Radioactive! The Central New York Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is sponsoring both Technician & General Class Licensing groups. The mood will be casual and the learning will be fun and productive. What else shall we do with winter but to use the time wisely to enhance ourselves. Whether you are currently licensed or you want to upgrade your current license or considering amateur radio as a new Hobby, we are here to help. This study group will provide what you need to pass the test and make the grade! There is no fee involved, It's FREE! Your desire to get involved & participate is the only requirement. We can do it together! Class Location: Dick & barbs qth- 7441 E. Main Street Westmoreland, NY. For more information or to sign up, call Brian at (315) 725-7910. Remember, there is no fee, participation is FREE! CALL NOW!! Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:06:26 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=84 Area Radio Clubs VEC Schedule MOARC VEC Schedule The MOARC club sponsors VE testing on the third Friday of every month at the BOCES complex on Spring Road in Verona at 7:00 PM. All necessary papers, answer sheets, etc are provided by the examining team. It is a good idea to bring a couple sharpened Number two pencils to the test session. Two forms of ID are required, and one should be a picture ID. Minors who do not have the two forms can bring a birth certificate or other legal document that identifies them and have a responsible adult attest to their identity such as a parent or other relative. The fee may have gone up a few cents; it has been at fourteen dollars but bring a couple bucks extra in case the fee has increased. Bill Mayers, KG2DI Rome ARC VEC Schedule Rome Radio Club VE-Team 71 Amateur Radio FCC Exam Sessions are usually held the first Friday of the month @ 6:30pm at the Westmoreland Fire Station, Station Rd, Westmoreland, New York. All testing is given by pre registration 5 days before test night. Fill out Fill out FCC 605 Form Include a copy of your present active amateur radio license if applicable and copy of any CSCE'S for element credit ( A CSCE is a Certificate of successful Completion of an Element and is issued at an exam session when you pass an exam element, but did not earn a new license. All CSCE's expire 365 days after issue. An expired CSCE confers no credit.) Send all items to: William Effland K2GVI Box 157 Westmoreland, N.Y. 13490 For Info call: K2GVI (315) 853-5700 k2gvi@roadrunner.com Amateur Exam Question Pools ARRL Question pool Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:02:43 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=83 Sunday, January 03, 2010: Bottle Drive Pickup - We will meet at the old Nichols/Pharmhouse plaza at 9:30 a.m. Pickup will start at 10:00 a.m. Bring an HT and dress for the weather! Monitor 146.490 simplex once in the Town of New Hartford for talk-in and further directions. All help is much appreciated! Tuesday, January 05, 2010: Marcy Town Hall; Board of Director Meeting at 6:00 p.m. General Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday January 13, 2010: Tour of WKTV Studio. We will meet at 4:30 p.m. for the tour to begin at 5:00 p.m. We will be touring during a live newscast, so please be prompt. If in the event of severe weather, we will post a cancellation on the front page of our website no later than 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010: Tour of the WKTV Transmitter. We will meet in the Stewarts parking lot in Middleville at 12:30 and then travel out to the transmitter site from there. If in the event of severe weather, we will post a cancellation on the front page of our website no later than 11:00 a.m. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:42:34 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=82 Welcome The Central New York Amateur Radio Association Inc. Please sign our Guestbook and let us know you paid us a visit! Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:13:18 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=79 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:19:49 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=78 Our webhost GoDaddy has put together a great USMC 234th birthday tribute to the Marine Corp. Join them on November 10, 2009, in wishing the United States Marine Corps a Happy 234th Birthday Click here Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:27:49 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=77 UNO'S FUNDRAISER NIGHT Please join the members of the Central New York Amateur Radio Association, Inc. at Uno's Chicago Bar & Grill, OCTOBER 22, 2009 for dinner at UNO's (LUNCH IS ALSO ELIGIBLE) JUST PRESENT A CNYARA COUPON AT THE TIME OF YOUR DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT ORDER AND UNO'S WILL DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR BILL TO THE CNYARA, NOTHING MORE TO IT! WITH THE COLD NIGHTS, IT IS A GREAT TIME TO STOP AND TAKE A WARM PIZZA HOME. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE 2010 HAM-JAM For coupons or more information, please contact KC2PHB, Kelly at KG3097@aol.com or KG2BV, Tony at KG2BV@arrl.net Click the Uno's Coupon below to print. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:22:03 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=76 The date of the 2009 NYQP: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009: 1800 UTC thru Oct. 18, 0600 - 12 Hours (THIS WEEKEND!!!) The Rochester DX Association looks forward to your support and participation in the 2009 New York QSO Party. NYQP will post information Click here as it becomes available so check back often. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:54:56 GMT http://www.cnyara.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 Congratulations to Chris Roy, KC2HSU for his appointment as Amateur Radio Emergency Services Assistant Emergency Coordinator of Membership and Outreach in Oneida and Madison Counties. Chris has been a ham since the age of thirteen when he achieved his Tech License and has held many positions in several Clubs throughout the area. He is currently a Director on the Board of Directors at the Madison-Oneida Amateur Radio Club and is also one of the club's past Presidents. Chris is also a Member of the Central New York Amateur Radio Association where he was formerly the Club Emergency Coordinator, a Member of the 2009 Ham-Jam Committee and the Public Information Officer for same. Chris is a graduate of Utica College where he acquired a Bachelor's in Computer Forensics. Chris is also a part-time Dispatcher with New Hartford Police Department. Chris also enjoys Scanner Listening, Digital Modes such as APRS and FM Simplex operation. Chris also operated the MOARC Tech Net in 2008. Chris has made numerous presentations for area Clubs, a recent one being a power-point of the 9-1-1 Communications in Oneida County which was spectacular. You might find Chris on the 145.170/R, W2MO Madison-Oneida Club Repeater or on simplex at 146.520 MHz or 147.420 MHz (pl 100) or more possibly at one of the area's monthly Club meetings promoting ARES Membership. If you do, wish him hearty Congratulations! Congrat's to Chris from the CNYARA!!! Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:40:21 GMT