Monday, September 1, 8:00pm - Participate in the Monday Night Information Net on 147.135+ and 443.425+.  Get the latest information on Club happenings and other news of interest to Central Oklahoma Amateurs.  Make sure to check in!  Are you interested in running a net?  We warmly welcome newcomers to Net Control.  More information located here or contact Bob Coxsey KM5GZ at KM5GZ@juno.com.

Saturday, September 6, 9:30am - Get a new license or upgrade your existing one at the EARS VE testing session.  The test session is held in Room 219 of the Edmond Downtown Community Center located at 28 E. Main Street.  For more information, contact Larry Holden W5MPA at W5MPA@arrl.net.

Saturday, September 6, 11:45am - Help the City of Edmond by adopting a tornado siren.  Monitor the siren once a month and report to Net Control if the siren was audible, and whether the unit rotated or was stationary.  More information can be obtained by contacting Frankie Tassone KE5KQL at bluetailp51@yahoo.com.

Monday, September 8, 7:15pm - Those wanting to enter the world of HF can do so stress-free on the Elmer Net (otherwise known as the VHF to HF net) with the help of our well experienced hams.  A new HF-related topic is discussed each net.  Visit the Elmer Net on 147.135+ and 443.425+.

Tuesday, September 9, 6:30pm - Let your non-ham friends know about the EARS sponsored Technician Licensing Course.  Expert instructors will teach everything needed to pass the FCC test for the first ham radio license.  Click here for more information. 

Thursday, September 11, 7:00pm - Attend the Combined Business and Board Meeting and provide input regarding the direction of the Club.  Special guest presenter Rolly Jones KH7QO will talk about his adventures in the South Pacific.  All members welcome! Room 219 of the Downtown Community Center.  Note:  This meeting is on Thursday due to the Technician Licensing Course.

Friday/Saturday, September 12 & 13 - Event call W6K will be in use for the Route 66 station across from the Round Barn in Arcadia (at Quality Buildings/Carolina Carports).  This will be an extension of the Elmer Net as we will pair experienced operators with those that want assistance with HF contacts and, given propagation conditions, a pileup situation.  Operation will be from 6-9PM on Friday evening and 9AM to 3-5PM on Saturday.  Reference www.w6jbt.org for details of the special event.  On Saturday we'll start with breakfast at the Coltrane Cafe at 7:30AM (2nd and Coltrane).

Saturday, September 20, 9:00am - Join us on the roof of the Downtown Community Center for Antenna Party Part II.  Antenna maintenance and repair will be performed.  This gathering will be preceded by a hearty breakfast at the Coltrane Cafe (2nd and Coltrane).

 

EARS participated in Field Day on June 28-29 operating several transmitters in SSB, CW and digital modes.  Watch video of the antenna raising.  (Requires free download of Quicktime.) More pictures of Field Day are located here.