DELARANEWS
Section news
Tom Sly, WB8LCD
I received a text message from a good friend this week, in it he says: “I hate the term ‘Play Radio’, Ham Radio is really an interest and path to learning”. This guy is a Phd. And probably one of the smartest guys I know. He recognizes that Amateur Radio is an opportunity to add to his knowledge base and approaches the hobby with that intention. Too many presume that just because they are finished with their formal education (at whatever level that happens) that they are now finished with learning, and often times their approach to life exemplifies that. DON’T FALL INTO THAT TRAP! Our goal in life should be to obtain as much knowledge and accurate information as possible, and hopefully along with that knowledge will come wisdom. 97.1 Basis and purpose. The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles: (a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications. (b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art. (c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art. (d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts. (e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. According to Section C – One of the reasons for Amateur Radio’s existence to pique your interest and motivate you to learn and discover new things from the realm of knowledge you do not possess. For most of us that “realm of knowledge” we do not possess is pretty much boundless. And, in relation to Amateur Radio, we should specifically try to add to our knowledge “in both the communication and technical phases of the art.” Remember when you were a kid, usually at the dinner table, a parent or a grandparent would ask “what did you learn in school today?” What if I were to ask you every week – what did you learn about Communications, Radio, Electronics, RF Propagation, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Modes, or any other of hundreds of questions on the topic that I could ask you? Would you have an answer? Why not approach your week this week, and the next, and on into the future, so that you’ll have an answer to that question? To really be learning, you need to make a conscious effort to search out the information that you don’t have. That’s part of the basis for which Ham Radio exists! If hams are involved in this quest to obtain greater knowledge, we should also all be about helping others who are trying to improve their knowledge and their skills. That sounds to me like a perfect activity for ham clubs! Club meeting presentations, build days and almost every other activity we do are good times to facilitate learning on the part of your membership. Make your meetings on topic (Ham Radio Communications) and interesting! Last weekend I had the privilege to attend the meeting of the Cambridge Amateur Radio Association where they were presented a plaque by Great Lakes Division Director Dale Williams WA8EFK, along with Vice Director Scott Yonaly N8SY commemorating their 75 years of club affiliation with the American Radio Relay League. In and of itself, that is outstanding! But there’s more. I learned that the club has actually existed since 1913. That is truly amazing, and they’ve got the documentation to prove it. Congratulations to CARA! When your club reaches a milestone year, make sure you let me know. We want to acknowledge and show our appreciation for all of you! Earlier that week I had attended the Summit County ARES meeting. While I was there I took the opportunity to present Ken Dorsey – KA8OAD with a certificate for his work as Summit County ARES Emergency Coordinator (EC). I appreciate the work and commitment of all our ARES volunteers in the Ohio Section. I understand the amount of training and participation that goes into the work that you all do. I want to Thank all of you here, and I will endeavor to thank all of you personally as we work our way through the coming year together. Recently, I’ve had to think about my own involvement in ARES and what my responsibilities are as Section Manager. My goals, vision, for Ohio ARES in my tenure are as follows: 1. Training. This needs to be based on each individual having an attitude of "constant improvement" in their ability to serve, including mental preparation, technical preparation and the addition of equipment and skills to be useful in a wide range of EmComm activities and situations. 2. Relationships with served agencies and entities. Every ARES unit needs to strive to build relationships with EMA's, other governmental entities, hospitals and other organizations who can use our help in times of emergency. A "formal" place at the table is great, but even if it's just a "casual" relationship - they need to know that we exist and are prepared and equipped to serve their needs. And most importantly - how to get a hold of us! 3. Public Service and community visibility. Public Service provides an opportunity to experience formal traffic handling skills, net etiquette and experiment with equipment / modes of operation while gaining visibility with community members. 4. ARES needs to be a place within the Amateur Radio Service where everyone is accepted for their willingness to serve regardless of their current skillset or abilities, cache of equipment, social or political standing, etc.... Here we are all together, supporting each other and working for the good of the community we all live in. That's pretty simply put but I believe it’s important to put it out there so there is no doubt about my commitment to the ARES program in the Ohio Section. I would encourage everyone to contemplate what their personal involvement in EmComm could be and then Learn (that’s been the common thread through this weeks CQ) what’s necessary to be competent. Be involved in every activity you can to improve your skills. Participate in ARES and the other volunteer communications services open to you. (Remember item “a” in the Part 97 Basis and Purpose) Congratulations to Al Smith – WB8LXT – our first winner in the re-booted Handbook Giveaway on the Ohio Section website. The RED ARROW for registering for the contest will appear two weeks out of every month. You’ve got to catch it to be entered in for that month’s drawing. Good Luck to All! I’ve got a feeling that the rest of 2022 is going to be gone in a FLASH! I’ve still got plans to be out and about so hopefully we’ll run into each other somewhere. If not in person perhaps on the air. I believe that 2022 has been a year of transition. A transition from the prior couple of years where there was a lot of fear for our lives! In 2022 much of that fear has subsided and many of our activities of daily living have been returning to normal – whatever that is…… With 2023 just around the corner, it’s not too early to start thinking about how you will make that your best year ever! We are in charge of our own destiny – don’t let the fear of the world around us sideline you for another year. The best is yet to come!
DELARANews
Section news
Tom Sly, WB8LCD
I received a text message from a good friend this week, in it he says: “I hate the term ‘Play Radio’, Ham Radio is really an interest and path to learning”. This guy is a Phd. And probably one of the smartest guys I know. He recognizes that Amateur Radio is an opportunity to add to his knowledge base and approaches the hobby with that intention. Too many presume that just because they are finished with their formal education (at whatever level that happens) that they are now finished with learning, and often times their approach to life exemplifies that. DON’T FALL INTO THAT TRAP! Our goal in life should be to obtain as much knowledge and accurate information as possible, and hopefully along with that knowledge will come wisdom. 97.1 Basis and purpose. The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles: (a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications. (b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art. (c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art. (d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts. (e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. According to Section C – One of the reasons for Amateur Radio’s existence to pique your interest and motivate you to learn and discover new things from the realm of knowledge you do not possess. For most of us that “realm of knowledge” we do not possess is pretty much boundless. And, in relation to Amateur Radio, we should specifically try to add to our knowledge “in both the communication and technical phases of the art.” Remember when you were a kid, usually at the dinner table, a parent or a grandparent would ask “what did you learn in school today?” What if I were to ask you every week – what did you learn about Communications, Radio, Electronics, RF Propagation, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Modes, or any other of hundreds of questions on the topic that I could ask you? Would you have an answer? Why not approach your week this week, and the next, and on into the future, so that you’ll have an answer to that question? To really be learning, you need to make a conscious effort to search out the information that you don’t have. That’s part of the basis for which Ham Radio exists! If hams are involved in this quest to obtain greater knowledge, we should also all be about helping others who are trying to improve their knowledge and their skills. That sounds to me like a perfect activity for ham clubs! Club meeting presentations, build days and almost every other activity we do are good times to facilitate learning on the part of your membership. Make your meetings on topic (Ham Radio Communications) and interesting! Last weekend I had the privilege to attend the meeting of the Cambridge Amateur Radio Association where they were presented a plaque by Great Lakes Division Director Dale Williams WA8EFK, along with Vice Director Scott Yonaly N8SY commemorating their 75 years of club affiliation with the American Radio Relay League. In and of itself, that is outstanding! But there’s more. I learned that the club has actually existed since 1913. That is truly amazing, and they’ve got the documentation to prove it. Congratulations to CARA! When your club reaches a milestone year, make sure you let me know. We want to acknowledge and show our appreciation for all of you! Earlier that week I had attended the Summit County ARES meeting. While I was there I took the opportunity to present Ken Dorsey – KA8OAD with a certificate for his work as Summit County ARES Emergency Coordinator (EC). I appreciate the work and commitment of all our ARES volunteers in the Ohio Section. I understand the amount of training and participation that goes into the work that you all do. I want to Thank all of you here, and I will endeavor to thank all of you personally as we work our way through the coming year together. Recently, I’ve had to think about my own involvement in ARES and what my responsibilities are as Section Manager. My goals, vision, for Ohio ARES in my tenure are as follows: 1. Training. This needs to be based on each individual having an attitude of "constant improvement" in their ability to serve, including mental preparation, technical preparation and the addition of equipment and skills to be useful in a wide range of EmComm activities and situations. 2. Relationships with served agencies and entities. Every ARES unit needs to strive to build relationships with EMA's, other governmental entities, hospitals and other organizations who can use our help in times of emergency. A "formal" place at the table is great, but even if it's just a "casual" relationship - they need to know that we exist and are prepared and equipped to serve their needs. And most importantly - how to get a hold of us! 3. Public Service and community visibility. Public Service provides an opportunity to experience formal traffic handling skills, net etiquette and experiment with equipment / modes of operation while gaining visibility with community members. 4. ARES needs to be a place within the Amateur Radio Service where everyone is accepted for their willingness to serve regardless of their current skillset or abilities, cache of equipment, social or political standing, etc.... Here we are all together, supporting each other and working for the good of the community we all live in. That's pretty simply put but I believe it’s important to put it out there so there is no doubt about my commitment to the ARES program in the Ohio Section. I would encourage everyone to contemplate what their personal involvement in EmComm could be and then Learn (that’s been the common thread through this weeks CQ) what’s necessary to be competent. Be involved in every activity you can to improve your skills. Participate in ARES and the other volunteer communications services open to you. (Remember item “a” in the Part 97 Basis and Purpose) Congratulations to Al Smith – WB8LXT – our first winner in the re-booted Handbook Giveaway on the Ohio Section website. The RED ARROW for registering for the contest will appear two weeks out of every month. You’ve got to catch it to be entered in for that month’s drawing. Good Luck to All! I’ve got a feeling that the rest of 2022 is going to be gone in a FLASH! I’ve still got plans to be out and about so hopefully we’ll run into each other somewhere. If not in person perhaps on the air. I believe that 2022 has been a year of transition. A transition from the prior couple of years where there was a lot of fear for our lives! In 2022 much of that fear has subsided and many of our activities of daily living have been returning to normal – whatever that is…… With 2023 just around the corner, it’s not too early to start thinking about how you will make that your best year ever! We are in charge of our own destiny – don’t let the fear of the world around us sideline you for another year. The best is yet to come!
