• Delta Div Hamfests

    From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 20 23:12:46 2022
    The Russellville, Arkansas Hamfest, scheduled for March 5th, 2022, has been CANCELED.

    Just a few minutes ago, I posted the official statement on Facebook.

    With the uncertainty of COVID-19, there were not any other alternatives.

    I am very sorry and disappointed for myself and many other fellow Amateur
    Radio Operators in the area. Many other Conventions and Events are also rethinking their 2022 schedules. The International DX Convention that's in California, just canceled. I suspect that there will be more.

    The club is going to try and have an outdoor or open air event in the fall,
    if at all possible. Possibly a Tailgate or Swap Meet of some sort.

    73 - John, WB5BHS, President, ARVARF

    ***

    As a side note, the current number of Covid-19 cases in Arkansas (most
    are with the Omicron variant...with some of the Delta variant, and some
    with both) are increasing on an average of 10,000 per day. Back on the
    12th of January, there were over 11,000 new cases.

    As of now, the Lawrence County Winterfest at Hoxie is still set for
    Saturday, February 12...the same weekend as Orlando Hamcation. However,
    with the rise of Covid-19 cases, it wouldn't surprise me if many of
    these events are also canceled. Please call before you travel, to be
    sure you aren't going to waste a trip.

    Daryl, WX4QZ
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 27 23:10:39 2022
    Greetings Delta Members and Amateurs

    It has been a busy two weeks thus far for K5UZ. Last week was the ARRL
    Board of Directors meeting and I have been working on related matters of
    the ARRL Board and the ARRL Foundation. Progress was made on several
    fronts as we continue to see the changes at HQ with respect to improving
    member benefits and services. I will provide a full account of what
    transpired as the final details of our work is completed. At any
    measure, it is good to be back in the Division.

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    I want to remind everyone that this weekend is the ARRL Delta Division Convention hosted by the Jackson Amateur Radio Club Capital City hamfest
    in Jackson, MS, January 28th and 29th, 2022. Our special guest from
    ARRL HQ will be the new Education and Learning Manager, our very own
    Steve Goodgame, K5ATA. Steve is from Abbeville, MS and is currently
    working both at HQ and telecommuting. Steve has a proven track record
    with schools and education involving amateur radio and will be giving us
    a good look at the direction ARRL is going with lifelong learning and education. Let's turn out at the convention/hamfest forum and support
    Steve and his efforts.

    Here is the information on the JARC Capital City Hamfest:

    Jackson MS Capital City Hamfest 2022, ARRL Delta Division Convention
    Start Date: 01/28/2022
    End Date: 01/29/2022

    Location: Mississippi Trademart
    1200 Mississippi St.
    Jackson, MS 39201

    Website: http://www.msham.org

    Sponsor: Jackson Amateur Radio Club

    Talk-In: 146.76- 77hz

    Public Contact: Ben Waltman , KE5JKD
    118 Harmony Circle Crystal Springs, MS 39059
    Phone: 601-892-3209
    Email: jarctreasurer@outlook.com

    Be sure to drop by the ARRL table for any card checking or just to shoot
    the breeze with W5XX, WB4RHQ, K5UZ, K5ATA or any other ARRL official
    that may be in the house. We will see you there!

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    UPCOMING HAMFESTS/CONVENTIONS

    Winter-Fest 2022
    02/12/2022
    Location: Hoxie Service Center
    500 SW Lawrence
    Hoxie , AR 72433
    Sponsor: Lawrence County ARC

    Talk-In: 147.045
    Public Contact: Glendal Floyd , W5WEC
    104 Larkspur St. AR Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
    Phone: 870-759-2626
    Email: w5wec@suddenlink.net

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    MTARS Tullahoma Hamfest
    03/12/2022
    Location: First United Methodist Church
    208 West Lauderdale St.
    Tullahoma, TN 37388
    Website: https://www.qsl.net/mtars/
    Sponsor: Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society (MTARS)

    Talk-In: 146.700 -600 offset, PL Tone 114.8
    Public Contact: Larry Cagle , K4WLO
    100 Urban Farms Lane Manchester, TN 37355
    Phone: 251-680-3520
    Email: k4wlo@arrl.net

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    10th Sevier County Hamfest
    03/19/2022
    Location: Sevier County Fairgrounds & Exhibit Hall
    754 Old Knoxville Hwy
    Sevierville, TN 37862
    Website: http://seviercountyars.com
    Sponsor: Sevier County Amateur Radio Society

    Talk-In: 146.940 No Tone
    Public Contact: Richard Sawaya , N4JTQ
    2005 Spence Mountain Loop Sevierville, TN 37876
    Phone: 606-207-7349
    Email: n4jtq@live.com

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    April Fool Hamfest
    Start Date: 04/02/2022
    End Date: 04/03/2022
    Location: Crossroads Arena
    2800 South Harper Road
    Corinth, MS 38834
    Website: http://acares.reiselt.com
    Sponsor: Alcorn County ARES

    Talk-In: 146.925 MHz, no tone
    Public Contact: Harold Bullard , K5WHB
    7 County Road 303 Corinth, MS 38834
    Phone: 662-415-6817
    Email: harold.bullard@gmail.com

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    Memphis FreeFest
    04/09/2022
    Location: Bartlett Station Municipal Center Auditorium
    5868 Stage Rd.
    Bartlett, TN
    Website: http://maraonline.org/freefest
    Sponsor: Mid-South Amateur Radio Association

    Talk-In: 147.03/147.63 (PL 107.2)
    Public Contact: Art Barnett , WA4PSS
    4133 Minden Rd. Memphis, TN 38117
    Phone: 901-619-5573
    Email: wa4pss@gmail.com

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    Until next time,

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ
    WB4RHQ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Wed Feb 9 22:52:14 2022
    Greetings Delta Division Members,

    This weekend the eyeball events are in Hoxie, AR and of course the ARRL National Convention in Orlando. I will be in Orlando as the newly
    elected ARRL Foundation President (not to be confused with Rick, K5UR,
    ARRL President) and for the first time in quite a while unable to attend Winter-Fest in Hoxie. Section Staff will be handling the Forum and ARRL
    table.

    Some of you have inquired as to the ARRL Membership application or
    renewals through the ARRL affiliated club. There is a specific form the
    club uses to report and apply in order to get the rebate or commission
    as we like to call it. Via the ARRL Club Commission Reconciliation Form,
    clubs can retain $15.00 per NEW ARRL member and $2.00 on renewals. The
    form can be downloaded from the ARRL website as a pdf at

    http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Membership/ARRLAffiliatedClubMembership Application.pdf

    (above URL all on one line)

    Thank you for your interest and a chance to help both the ARRL and your
    club!

    ***********************************************************************

    Upcoming Hamfests

    Winter-Fest 2022
    02/12/2022

    Location: Hoxie Service Center
    500 SW Lawrence
    Hoxie, AR 72433

    Sponsor: Lawrence County ARC

    Talk-In: 147.045

    Public Contact: Glendal Floyd , W5WEC
    104 Larkspur St. AR Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
    Phone: 870-759-2626
    Email: w5wec@suddenlink.net

    **

    MTARS Tullahoma Hamfest
    03/12/2022

    Location: First United Methodist Church
    208 West Lauderdale St.
    Tullahoma, TN 37388

    Website: https://www.qsl.net/mtars/

    Sponsor: Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society (MTARS)

    Talk-In: 146.700 -600 offset, PL Tone 114.8

    Public Contact: Larry Cagle , K4WLO
    100 Urban Farms Lane Manchester, TN 37355
    Phone: 251-680-3520
    Email: k4wlo@arrl.net

    **

    10th Sevier County Hamfest
    03/19/2022

    Location: Sevier County Fairgrounds & Exhibit Hall
    754 Old Knoxville Hwy
    Sevierville, TN 37862

    Website: http://seviercountyars.com

    Sponsor: Sevier County Amateur Radio Society

    Talk-In: 146.940 No Tone

    Public Contact: Richard Sawaya , N4JTQ
    2005 Spence Mountain Loop Sevierville, TN 37876
    Phone: 606-207-7349
    Email: n4jtq@live.com

    **

    April Fool Hamfest
    Start Date: 04/02/2022
    End Date: 04/03/2022

    Location: Crossroads Arena
    2800 South Harper Road
    Corinth, MS 38834

    Website: http://acares.reiselt.com

    Sponsor: Alcorn County ARES

    Talk-In: 146.925 MHz, no tone

    Public Contact: Harold Bullard , K5WHB
    7 County Road 303 Corinth, MS 38834
    Phone: 662-415-6817
    Email: harold.bullard@gmail.com

    **

    Memphis FreeFest
    04/09/2022

    Location: Bartlett Station Municipal Center Auditorium
    5868 Stage Rd.
    Bartlett, TN

    Website: http://maraonline.org/freefest

    Sponsor: Mid-South Amateur Radio Association

    Talk-In: 147.03/147.63 (PL 107.2)

    Public Contact: Art Barnett , WA4PSS
    4133 Minden Rd. Memphis, TN 38117
    Phone: 901-619-5573
    Email: wa4pss@gmail.com

    ***********************************************************************

    Until next time,

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ
    WB4RHQ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Sat Jun 18 01:41:28 2022
    Greetings Delta Member and Amateurs.

    This weekend is the Tennessee State Convention hosted by the RACK
    Knoxville Hamfest and Electronics Exposition. WB4RHQ and I will be in attendance and looking forward to seeing everyone again.

    Field Day is next weekend. Be sure to invite your local officials and
    EMA managers. This is the time for us to highlight amateur radio and
    what we are capable of. The WX will be hot in the Delta Division so take appropriate measures for the heat.

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    Upcoming Conventions and Hamfests:

    Knoxville Hamfest and Electronics Convention, ARRL Tennessee State
    Convention
    06/18/2022
    Location: Kerbela Temple
    315 Mimosa Ave.
    Knoxville, TN 37901
    Website: http://WWW.W4BBB.ORG
    Sponsor: Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville
    Talk-In: 147.300 T100
    Public Contact: Jim Norman , N4CFB
    2521 Pendelton Dr Knoxville, TN 37924
    Phone: 865-310-8310
    Email: JimN4CFB@gmail.com

    18th Annual MCARC Hamfest
    07/16/2022
    Location: McMinn County Expo Center
    Athens Regional Park, Decatur Pike
    Athens, TN 37303
    Website: http://mcminnarc.com
    Sponsor: McMinn County Amateur Radio Club
    Talk-In: 147.060 (-) 141.3
    Public Contact: Phil Prichard , KC4JIY
    1978 County Rd. 50 Riceville, TN 37370
    Phone: 423-368-1473
    Email: KC4JIY@yahoo.com

    2022 Greater Nashville & Middle Tennessee HamQuest
    07/30/2022
    Location: James E. Ward Agricultural Center "Wilson County / Tennessee
    State Fairgrounds"
    935 E. Baddour Parkway
    Lebanon, TN 37087
    Website: https://midtnhamquest.com/
    Sponsor: Wilson County Amateur Radio Club
    Talk-In: 147.105 + Tone 156.7
    Public Contact: William Uthoff, KK4WU
    528 Cedar Grove Road Lebanon, TN 37087
    Phone: 615-483-5982
    Email: kk4wu@bellsouth.net

    Shreveport Bossier Hamfest
    08/14/2022
    Location: Louisiana State Fair grounds AG building
    3205 Pershing Ave.
    Shreveport, LA
    Website: http://www.k5sar.com
    Sponsor: Shreveport Amatuer Radio
    Talk-In: 146.820 open no tone
    Public Contact: Robert Davis , KB5RD
    4355 Colonial Shreveport, LA 71119
    Phone: 318-230-1242

    Huntsville Hamfest, ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
    Start Date: 08/20/2022
    End Date: 08/21/2022
    Location: Von Braun Center
    700 Monroe St. SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Website: http://hamfest.org
    Sponsor: Huntsville Hamfest, Inc.
    Talk-In: 146.94 100 Hz
    Public Contact: Mark Brown , N4BCD
    146 Smith Mill Rd Fayetteville, TN 37334
    Phone: 256-503-8887
    Email: mark.n4bcd@yahoo.com

    Cedars of Lebanon Hamfest
    08/27/2022
    Location: Cedars of Lebanon State Park
    328 Cedar Forest Rd
    Lebanon, TN 37087
    Website: http://www.smrclub.com
    Sponsor: Short Mountain Repeater Club
    Talk-In: 146.91-
    Public Contact: Doug Carroll , KN4YSU
    2241 Henry Cove Rd. Hillsboro, TN 37342
    Phone: 615-787-7672
    Email: kn4ysu@gmail.com Email: bobn5zvw@gmail.com

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ WB4RHQ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Aug 26 13:49:11 2022
    Hello all:

    I've been asked to announce that the Arkansas Repeater Council will be
    having a business meeting at the Hamfest. I'm told the meeting will be
    after the VE testing session. Of course, all the regular ARRL
    activities will happen as well. But that isn't the only reason to show
    up!

    See you there!

    73,

    J.M. N5XFW AR SEC

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    ARRL Arkansas Section
    Section Manager: James D Ferguson Jr, N5LKE
    n5lke@arrl.org --------------------------------------------------------------------
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Sep 9 18:22:22 2022
    Greeting Delta Members!

    We have two great conventions this month starting today:

    Queen Wilhelmina Hamfest - ARRL Arkansas State Convention

    Start Date: 09/09/2022

    End Date: 09/10/2022

    Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park
    HWY 88
    Mena, AR 71953

    Sponsor: Queen Wilhelmina Ham Association

    Talk-In: 146.790 CTCSS 100

    Public Contact:
    Kevin Randolph , KC5KZA
    192 Polk Road 31 Hatfield, AR 71945
    Phone: 479-216-0033

    Email: Houseofrandolph@gmail.com

    We will have an ARRL Forum and the AR Repeater Council will have their
    meeting in conjunction with the QWH / ARRL AR State Convention.

    Also, in two weeks:

    W4DXCC by SEDCO
    HAMFEST/CONVENTION

    Start Date: 09/23/2022

    End Date: 09/24/2022

    Location: LeConte Hotel and Conference Center
    410 Pine Mountain Rd.
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

    Website: http://w4dxcc.com

    Sponsor: SEDCO

    Public Contact: Rob Lindsay , W8MRL
    3860 Jacksonburg Rd Hamilton, OH 45011-9660
    Phone: 513-571-1670
    Email: roblindsay@gmail.com

    NOTE: W4DXCC will be held at the same location it has previously been
    held. They have changed the name of the hotel.

    CU there!

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 6 22:42:13 2022
    Note: You can see all this at http://www.w5sla.net/hamfest-2022.htm -- DS

    **

    Greetings Delta Members,

    Below is the latest information on the eyeball event this weekend:

    Slidell EOC HamFest
    ARRL Louisiana State Convention

    Sponsored by the Ozone Amateur Radio Club

    October 7th. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Oct 8th. 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    ADMISSION: Adults: $5 (Includes 1 Raffle Ticket - Good for both days) -
    12 & Under: Free

    Friday:
    Vendor setup 8am to 2pm (Enter rear doors on old fire house side)
    Flea Market setup 10am to 2pm (Enter rear doors on old fire house side)
    Doors open to public at 2pm and close at 5pm (Enter though Lobby doors)

    Saturday:
    Doors open to Vendors and Flea Marketeers 7:30am (Enter rear doors on
    old fire house side)
    Doors open to public at 8am and close at 3pm (Enter though Lobby doors)

    Parking Area Maps and Auditorium Table Layout http://w5sla.net/Hamfests/2022/Flyer_20220930_04.pdf

    GRAND PRIZE DRAWING:
    1st Place - FTM-400XDR
    2nd Place - FTM-200DR
    3rd Place - FT-70R
    4th & 5th Place - FT-65R
    6th thru 10th Place - FT-4XR
    11th Place - $100 Gift Certificate from DX Engineering

    NOTE: Drawings to start around 2PM on Saturday. You do not need to be
    present for the 1st thru 3rd prizes.

    Check out the pictures of our Grand Prizes that just showed up. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ 18m1L-cXC16JUmYPTM7pyDM_Xqto9IuKY?usp=sharing

    (above URL all on one line)

    Talk in will be on 147.270 repeater +600 PL 114.8.

    Directions to the hamfest are at the link at the top of this message.

    Public Contact:
    Dave-K5OZ - Chairperson
    Ron-WB5CXJ - Co-Chairperson
    Email: hamfest@w5sla.net

    Hamfest Forum Schedule:
    http://w5sla.net/forums.htm

    Hamfest Flyer Schedule: http://w5sla.net/Hamfests/2022/Flyer_20220930_04.pdf

    Info Link On The Hamfest Site: https://myslidell.com/departments/public-operations/slidell-auditorium/

    Past Vendors:
    The Sign Man, MCM Computers, TN07 Engineering, N5IAW Connectors, ABR Industries, and Hamworld Inc.

    Test Session: Registration required.
    Examinees should go to http://w5sla.net/classes.htm for more info.

    Examinees should also go to this link for what to bring to the session:

    www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Please feel free to email oarc@w5sla.net if you need for more
    information.

    CU in Slidell!

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Oct 7 16:07:44 2022
    Greetings Delta Members and Amateurs,

    Next weekend, October 14 - 15, 2022 is Hamfest Chattanooga

    Rekindle the Spirit of Hamfests!
    Hamfest Chattanooga 2022
    An ARRL-Sanctioned Event
    "Preparedness Through Communications & Self-Reliance"

    Friday, October 14th, & Saturday 15th, 2022

    East Ridge Community Center
    1517 Tombras Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
    One mile from I-75 Exit 1 at the Tennessee/Georgia State Line.

    Forums on Amateur Radio, GMRS, Preparedness & Self-Reliance; Indoor &
    outdoor flea market; FCC Test Session; Vendors of all types and a
    compact and friendly venue for you to enjoy. Vendor & club space still available.

    We are pleased to have North Georgia GMRS Network join us as a Hamfest
    Partner. North Georgia GMRS Network (NGGMRS <https://nggmrs.org/> ), is
    the largest contiguous network of linked GMRS repeaters in the U.S.,
    covering over 52,000 square miles of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. NGGMRS fully supports a path through GMRS
    to Amateur Radio and has already achieved a success rate of 45 percent
    of their membership (in the hundreds) are now Amateur Radio operators.

    Visit http://www.hamfestchattanooga.net for up-to-date information and
    easy on-line registration for vendors.

    Let’s rekindle the flame of local and regional hamfests!

    Support your local Hamfest!

    73

    DE K5UZ WB4RHQ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 13 17:10:46 2022
    Greetings Delta Members and Amateurs,

    This weekend, October 14 - 15, 2022 is Hamfest Chattanooga

    Rekindle the Spirit of Hamfests!
    Hamfest Chattanooga 2022
    An ARRL-Sanctioned Event
    "Preparedness Through Communications & Self-Reliance"

    Friday, October 14th, & Saturday 15th, 2022

    East Ridge Community Center
    1517 Tombras Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
    One mile from I-75 Exit 1 at the Tennessee/Georgia State Line.

    Forums on Amateur Radio, GMRS, Preparedness & Self-Reliance; Indoor &
    outdoor flea market; FCC Test Session; Vendors of all types and a
    compact and friendly venue for you to enjoy. Vendor & club space still available.

    We are pleased to have North Georgia GMRS Network join us as a Hamfest
    Partner. North Georgia GMRS Network (NGGMRS <https://nggmrs.org/> ), is
    the largest contiguous network of linked GMRS repeaters in the U.S.,
    covering over 52,000 square miles of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. NGGMRS fully supports a path through GMRS
    to Amateur Radio and has already achieved a success rate of 45 percent
    of their membership (in the hundreds) are now Amateur Radio operators.

    Visit http://www.hamfestchattanooga.net for up-to-date information and
    easy on-line registration for vendors.

    Let’s rekindle the flame of local and regional hamfests!

    Support your local Hamfest!

    73

    DE K5UZ WB4RHQ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
    k5uz@arrl.org --------------------------------------------------------------------
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Nov 11 19:16:20 2022
    Greeting Delta Division Members and Amateurs!

    Here is another reminder for JCARA Biloxi/ Ocean Springs, MS Hamfest:

    Today and tomorrow is the Jackson County Amateur Radio Association
    Hamfest in Ocean Springs, MS. I am planning on being in the house if I
    can get on the road at a decent hour due to a tire problem the shop
    found this morning. I will certainly enjoy seeing all our friends in the
    Gulf Coast area. If not, my sincere apologies and we will be down next
    time.

    Here are the details:

    Jackson County Amateur Radio Association Hamfest

    Start Date: 11/11/2022
    End Date: 11/12/2022

    Location: St Martin Community Center
    15008 Lemoyne Blvd.
    Biloxi, MS 39530

    Website: http://jcmsara.org
    Sponsor: The Jackson County Amateur Radio Association, Inc.

    Talk-In: 145.11 MHz, Neg offset, tone 123

    Public Contact: Charles Hardt , N2PKW
    215 Tantallon Dr. -- Ocean Springs, MS 39564
    Phone: 228-233-4140

    Email: charles.hardt@mgccc.edu

    *************************************************************************

    Next month, don't forget the Minden Hamfest in Minden, LA - 12/17/2022.
    I will be there for that one!

    I hopw to see you soon.

    73

    DE K5UZ

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    ARRL Delta Division
    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
    k5uz@arrl.org --------------------------------------------------------------------
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Dec 15 19:16:44 2022
    Greetings Delta Division Members!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah and best wishes to you and your
    families during this holiday season! I had a great time last weekend
    during the ARRL 10m Contest even though thunderstorms kept me QRT more
    time than I was QRV. However, the band was open and I ran some terrific
    rates on CW to all corners of the world when the QRN allowed. The bands
    are back so get on the air and work those contacts!

    This weekend is the Minden ARA Christmas Hamfes2022 - Dec 17, 2022!

    MARA Christmas Hamfest
    Location: Minden Civic Center
    520 Broadway Dr.
    Minden, LA 71055

    Website: http://n5rd.org

    Sponsor: Minden Amateur Radio Association

    Talk-In: 147.300

    Public Contact: Mary Sullivan , KD5LKB
    6018 Fox Chase Trail Shreveport, LA 71129
    Phone: 318-918-9353
    Email: Kjndoll58@gmail.com

    This very popular event is held in December and draws participants,
    including dealers, from surrounding states and has gotten bigger each
    year. There is plenty to see and do for everyone, including testing
    sessions, great food, door prizes, and main prizes that any ham would
    love to win. This event provides a "hamfest fix" in a period of the year
    during which few hamfests are held.

    **

    Location:

    Our Annual Christmas Hamfest is held at the Civic Center in Minden, LA,
    located on 520 Broadway St, Minden, LA.

    Times:

    8:00am doors open

    Prize drawing held approximately 2:00pm

    Door prizes being drawn periodically during the day

    Talk-In: 444.650 PL186.2

    Swap tables will be available for $15 per table for those who wish to
    sell merchandise.

    (To reserve swap tables, contact Fran on our "Contact Us" page.) There
    are still table available!

    Tickets:

    Entrance tickets are $10 each (includes 1 prize ticket), available at
    door at the hamfest.

    Prize tickets for the drawings are available at door or from club
    members and are priced: $1 each, 6-$5, 15-$10, 35-$20, 50-$25, 100-$50.

    Tickets may be obtained from any member or contact Fran, KD5LKB, or
    Dustin, W5CFI (email addresses at 'Contact Us' on main menu strip, top
    of page).

    VE Testing - Registration for testing - 8:30am-9:30am

    Crafts & Gifts: Many tables loaded with crafts - wind chimes, candles,
    crochet, etc. - good source for wonderful Christmas gifts.

    Those vendors who have agreed to participate this year in the hamfest
    include:

    Main Trading Company
    The SignMan of Baton Rouge

    Prizes:

    Great door prizes drawn throughout the day! First prize is a new Icom
    IC-7300!

    For more information got to the MARA webpage n5rd.org

    I will see you in Minden! DE K5UZ

    *****************************************************************

    As announced in the January 2023 issue of QST (see announcement link
    above), ARRL is celebrating a year-long operating event honoring all
    ARRL volunteers: Volunteers On the Air.

    In similar fashion to the 2014 ARRL Centennial Celebration, and the 2018 International Grid Chase, this event will be exclusively driven only by
    QSOs uploaded to Logbook of The World (LoTW).

    Highlights of the event include:

    - Earning Points for contacting W1AW Portable Stations: There will be
    week-long activations of portable W1AW/# stations in all 50 states, and
    in several US Possessions/Territories, that will generate on-air
    activity to earn points. Each state will be activated twice. The
    schedule of when which states will be activated as posted in the
    dashboard above will be updated as changes/additions occur. See the
    POINTS TABLE for the full list of points.

    - Contacting ARRL Volunteers or Members on the air: ARRL Officers,
    Directors, Section Managers (and their appointees), Staff, and even
    Members domestically (and DX) can be contacted for points. See the
    POINTS TABLE for the full list of points.

    Using Logbook of the World
    (LoTW - see http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world)

    as the QSOs data source, the 2023 Volunteers On The Air event features
    W1AW activations from all 50 states (twice) and several territories
    during 2023. Weeks will begin on a Wednesday and end on a Tuesday.

    Some weeks will be shown as off weeks to avoid other major operating
    events.

    Participants will work W1AW portable stations and ARRL volunteers
    (see links in dashboard at top of this page) to earn QSO points.

    Participants do not need to upload to, or participate in LoTW.

    Uploads to LoTW by W1AW portable stations and by the volunteers will
    feed the points scoring system.

    A Leaderboard will be activated after the event ramps up, and
    Certificates will be availble during and after the event concludes.
    Once the year is completed, a final summary will be released.

    Revisit this page regularly for updates: http://www.arrl.org/volunteers-on-the-air

    *************************************************************************

    UPCOMING HAMFESTS/CONVENTIONS

    SELARC - 41st Annual - Hammond HamFest
    Date: 01/21/2023

    Location: Ponchatoula Community Center
    300 N. 5th St., Ponchatoula, La. 70454
    Ponchatoula, LA 70454

    Website: http://www.selarc.org
    Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana ARC (SELARC)

    Type: ARRL Hamfest

    Talk-In: 147.000 / -600 khz / 107.2 pl
    Public Contact: Tyrone Burns , N5XES
    POB 1324 Hammond, LA 70404
    Phone: 985-687-2139
    Email: n5xes@arrl.net

    **

    Jackson MS Capital City Hamfest 2023, ARRL Mississippi State Convention

    Start Date: 01/27/2023
    End Date: 01/28/2023

    Location: Mississippi Trademart
    1200 Mississippi St.
    Jackson, MS 39201

    Website: http://www.msham.org
    Sponsor: Jackson Amateur Radio Club

    Talk-In: 146.76- 77hz

    Public Contact: Jim Armstrong , AK5J
    1103 Pinehurst Place Jackson, MS 39202
    Phone: 601-709-6740
    Email: ak5j@arrl.net

    ****************************************************************

    Until next time,

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ
    WB4RHQ

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  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Mar 9 21:07:40 2023
    Greetings Delta Members and Amateurs!

    I hope everyone is having a blast on the air with the great band
    conditions. I had a blast last weekend first at the ARVARF Arkansas
    River Valley Hamfest in Dardanelle, AR, and on the air during the ARRL International DX Contest. I had a new ham friend from Italy Carmelo,
    IT9AUG come and operate from K5UZ last weekend during the contest. It
    reminded me what a great role amateur radio plays in fostering
    international goodwill. A ham can show up at another amateur’s home
    and be welcomed in as a member of the "family". That's powerful!
    Hams are pretty much the same world over. We all speak a universal
    language and share many things in common. It was a great time and an educational experience for all. Remember, be kind to your fellow
    amateur, good will works both ways.

    This weekend we have two eyeball QSO events – the Acadiana DX
    Association Hamfest and Swapmeet in Rayne, LA, and the MTARS Tullahoma
    Hamfest 2023 in Tullahoma, TN. I will be in Rayne, and Ed, WB4RHQ will
    be in Tullahoma. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

    Details below:

    MTARS Tullahoma Hamfest 2023
    03/11/2023

    Location: First Methodist Church
    208 West Lauderdale St.
    Tullahoma, TN 37388

    Website: http://www.qsl.net/mtars/

    Sponsor: Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society

    Talk-In: 146.700 -600 offset, PL Tone 114.8
    Public Contact: Larry Cagle , K4WLO
    100 Urban Farms Ln. Manchester, TN 37355
    Phone: 251-680-3520
    Email: K4WLO@arrl.net

    ***********************************************************

    Acadiana DX Association Hamfest and Swapmeet
    HAMFEST/CONVENTION

    03/11/2023

    Location: Rayne Civic Center
    2120 Frog Festival Drive
    Rayne, LA 70578

    Website: https://www.kn5grk.com/ADXA%20Hamfest

    Sponsor: Acadiana DX Association

    Talk-In: 145.410 PL 123

    Public Contact: James Romero , K5CNU
    6628 Woodlawn Rd. Maurice, LA 70555
    Phone: 337-319-6414
    Email: k5cnu@att.net

    ***********************************************************

    Later this month the following events are occurring:

    Sevier County Hamfest
    03/18/2023

    Location: Sevier County Fairgrounds & Exhibit Hall
    754 Old Knoxville Hwy
    Sevierville, TN 37862

    Website: http://seviercountyars.com

    Sponsor: Sevier County Amateur Radio Society

    Talk-In: 146.940 No Tone

    Public Contact: Richard Sawaya , N4JTQ
    2005 Spence Mountain Loop Sevierville, TN 37876
    Phone: 606-207-7349
    Email: n4jtq@live.com

    ***********************************************************

    April Fool Hamfest

    04/01/2023

    Start Date: 04/01/2023
    End Date: 04/02/2023

    Location: Crossroads Arena
    2800 South Harper Road
    Corinth, MS 38834

    Website: http://acares.reiselt.com

    Sponsor: Alcorn County ARES Organization+

    Talk-In: 146.925 no tone

    Public Contact: Harold Bullard , K5WHB
    7 County Road 303 Corinth, MS 38834
    Phone: 662-415-6817
    Email: harold.bullard@me.com

    *********************************************************** -----------------------------------------------------------

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

    The Mid-South Amateur Radio Association (MARA) FreeFest will be April
    8th from 9am-3pm at Bartlett Station Municipal Center, 5868 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134.

    The building is behind the Bartlett Library. There is no charge for
    entry. You even get one free prize ticket with on-site registration.
    Exhibit tables and outside flea market spaces are also free. Table and
    flea market space registration required to Art Barnett WA4PSS, freefest@maraonline.org or (901) 619-5573.

    The $15 ARRL FCC testing will be from 9-11am in the upstairs meeting
    room.

    MARA will draw winners for the hourly door prizes and grand prize that
    have been collected.

    Grand Prizes:
    Apple iPad Pro 64 GB
    40" HDTV
    Yaesu FT-2980R transceiver
    2000 watt generator
    MFJ-259D antenna analyzer
    Bioenno 20Ah BLF-1220A LiFePO4 battery with charger
    Yaesu FTM-200DR transceiver

    MARA is selling door/grand prize tickets. A sheet of 6 tickets is $5;
    five sheets for $20 or multiples of $20. You can make a check payable to
    MARA with name, phone number with area code, email address and callsign
    (if you have one). All ticket money is donated to LeBonheur Children's Hospital.

    If you can not attend FreeFest, you can buy prize tickets for one of the
    Grand Prizes.

    Please send check so it is received by Thursday, April 6th, in order to
    put the information on the tickets so the tickets can be in the drawing
    barrel.

    You can send your check made payable to MARA to either,
    Rick Tillman, WA4NVM
    8322 King William St.
    Cordova, TN 38016

    OR

    Joe Lowenthal, WA4OVO
    6675 Ashbridge Cove
    Memphis, TN 38120

    When either receives your check, he will fill out the appropriate
    amount of tickets and put them in the drawing barrel on FreeFest day.
    They will take a picture of your tickets and text or email a copy to you
    if you provide a phone number or email address.

    ***********************************************************

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ WB4RHQ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Mar 31 22:22:52 2023
    Greetings Delta Members,

    It has been a rough past several days, with the Mississippi tornado last Friday, and today in Little Rock, AR. I personally watched the tornado
    today pass within two miles of my office, as it plowed through the city
    in which I work.

    There is much damage, and our thoughts and prayers and efforts are with
    the victims both in MS and AR. Throughout this, our amateur radio operator storm spotters in Skywarn and ARES were working and reporting vital
    information back to NWS. Hams save lives. Now the storms have passed, we
    are going into the Search And Rescue phase and into recovery right away.
    Get involved and get radio active. Thank you.

    This weekend's events are the April Fool's Hamfest in Corinth, MS.
    Also, this weekend is the Mississippi QSO Party, and to add to MS
    operating activity, W1AW/5 is active this week for the ARRL Volunteers
    on the Air - VOTA. Get on and work, or drop by Corinth if you are so
    inclined, and have an eyeball QSO with old friends.

    ************************************************************************** Hamfest Information

    April Fool Hamfest

    Start Date: 04/01/2023
    End Date: 04/02/2023

    Location: Crossroads Arena
    2800 South Harper Road
    Corinth, MS 38834

    Website: http://acares.reiselt.com

    Sponsor: Alcorn County ARES Organization
    Talk-In: 146.925 no tone

    Public Contact: Harold Bullard, K5WHB
    7 County Road 303 Corinth, MS 38834
    Phone: 662-415-6817
    Email: harold.bullard@me.com

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Next weekend:

    Memphis FreeFest
    HAMFEST/CONVENTION

    04/08/2023

    Location: Bartlett Station Municipal Center Auditorium
    5868 Stage Rd.
    Bartlett, TN

    Website: http://maraonline.org/freefest

    Sponsor: Mid-South Amateur Radio Association

    Talk-In: 147.03/147.63 (PL 107.2)
    Public Contact: Art Barnett , WA4PSS
    4133 Minden Rd. Memphis, TN 38117
    Phone: 901-619-5573
    Email: WA4PSS@gmail.com

    The Civil Defense Sirens are sounding again.

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ WB4RHQ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Apr 6 17:42:58 2023
    Greeting Delta Div. Members and Amateurs,

    We are in clean up and recovery mode from last week's deadly tornados
    in the Little Rock area and Wynne, AR. I know several areas have faced
    similar devastation and tragedy in various cities, towns and communities
    across the Delta Division the past few weeks. We want to thank all of
    our hard-working volunteers that have assisted our served agencies
    during the past days and weeks in AR, LA, MS, and TN. Whether working
    with Skywarn, SATERN, Red Cross or ARES/RACES in an AUXCOM function, you
    make a difference. Hams save lives. Thank you!

    *********************************************************************

    QST QST QST - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 8 , 2023:

    The Mid-South Amateur Radio Association (MARA) FreeFest will be April
    8th from 9am-3pm at Bartlett Station Municipal Center, 5868 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134.

    The building is behind the Bartlett Library. There is no charge for
    entry. You even get one free prize ticket with on-site registration.
    Exhibit tables and outside flea market spaces are also free. Table and
    flea market space registration required to Art Barnett WA4PSS, freefest@maraonline.org or (901) 619-5573.

    The $15 ARRL FCC testing will be from 9-11am in the upstairs meeting
    room.

    MARA will draw winners for the hourly door prizes and grand prize that
    have been collected.

    Grand Prizes:

    Apple iPad Pro 64 GB
    40" HDTV
    Yaesu FT-2980R transceiver
    2000 watt generator
    MFJ-259D antenna analyzer
    Bioenno 20Ah BLF-1220A LiFePO4 battery with charger
    Yaesu FTM-200DR transceiver

    MARA is selling door/grand prize tickets. A sheet of 6 tickets is $5;
    five sheets for $20 or multiples of $20.

    You can make a check payable to MARA with name, phone number with area
    code, email address and callsign (if you have one). All ticket money
    is donated to LeBonheur Children's Hospital.

    We will see you at Free Fest!!

    *********************************************************************

    UPCOMING HAMFESTS/CONVETIONS:

    Greeneville TN Hamfest

    04/15/2023

    Location: Greene County Fairgrounds
    123 Fairgrounds Circle
    Greeneville, TN 37743

    Website: http://greenevillehamfest.com/

    Sponsor: Andrew Johnson Amateur Radio Club

    Talk-In: 145.390 -600 88.5

    Public Contact: Bob Etheredge, KM4EBZ
    3064 Babbs Mills Rd Afton, TN 37616
    Phone: 318-650-1172
    Email: KM4EBZ@Yahoo.com

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Carter Strong 3nd Annual Hamfest

    05/13/2023

    Location: Barak Shriners Lodge
    6620 Frontage Rd.
    Monroe, LA 71201

    Sponsor: Louisiana Delta Radio Club

    Talk-In: 147.135 127.3

    Public Contact: Joseph Holland, KB5VJY
    6019 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
    Phone: 318-348-0153
    Email: kb5vjy@gmail.com

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Knoxville Hamfest and Electronics Convention, ARRL Tennessee State
    Convention

    06/17/2023

    Location: Kerbela Temple
    315 Mimosa Ave.
    Knoxville, TN 37901

    Website: http://www.w4bbb.org

    Sponsor: Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville
    ARRL State Convention - TN

    Talk-In: 147.300 T100

    Public Contact: Jim Norman, N4CFB
    2521 Pendelton Dr. Knoxville, TN 37924
    Phone: 865-310-8310
    Email: JimN4CFB@gmail.com

    *********************************************************************

    We will see you at Free Fest Saturday!

    73 ES DX

    DE K5UZ
    WB4RHQ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri May 12 08:04:45 2023
    Greetings Delta Division Members and Amateurs!

    Will the rain ever end? It doesn't matter, because it is forecast to be
    dry inside the Barak Shriners Lodge in Monroe, LA for the Third Annual
    Carter Strong Hamfest this Saturday May 13, 2023!

    Carter Strong 3nd Annual Hamfest

    Date: 05/13/2023

    Location: Barak Shriners Lodge
    6620 Frontage Rd.
    Monroe, LA 71201

    Sponsor: Louisiana Delta Radio Club

    Talk-In: 147.135 127.3

    Public Contact: Joseph Holland , KB5VJY
    6019 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292
    Phone: 318-348-0153
    Email: kb5vjy@gmail.com

    http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/carter-strong-3nd-annual-hamfest

    I will see you Saturday in Monroe!

    73

    DE K5UZ

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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Wed Jun 14 19:53:16 2023
    Good Afternoon Delta Amateurs!

    This Saturday, 06/17/2023 is the 56th Annual Knoxville Hamfest and
    Electronics Convention, ARRL Tennessee State Convention in Knoxville,
    TN.

    Location:
    Kerbela Temple
    315 Mimosa Ave.
    Knoxville, TN 37901

    Talk-In: 147.300 T100

    Inside - Dealers, Clubs, Forums, Exhibits, Demonstrations, VE Radio
    Exams on site 12:30PM.

    ***** Hourly Prizes + Grand Prizes $1000 & $200 HRO cards *****

    Outside - Dealers & Tailgating, Breakfast & Lunch Concessions

    **** Free Parking! ****

    For more information, please use this link below:

    https://www.w4bbb.org/knoxville-hamfest

    Sponsor: Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville

    Public Contact: Jim Norman , N4CFB
    2521 Pendelton Dr. Knoxville, TN 37924
    Phone: 865-310-8310
    Email: JimN4CFB@gmail.com

    ** There will be an ARRL forum for both the TN Section and the Delta
    Division.

    We will see you at the Convention in Knoxville Saturday!

    73 ES DX!

    DE K5UZ
    WB4RHQ

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    Director: David A Norris, K5UZ
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)