Recent Announcements:
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Net control stations wanted! Contact KD8ACO if interested
- LEARA Club Net promotion - see the LEARA "On The Air" column in the newsletter for more info
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The SSTV net is back on the air, but has moved to Friday nights at 7:30 pm on the 146.88 repeater
- The Wednesday SkyWarn practice nets are held weekly on the 146.76 repeater at 8 PM until October 26, 2011
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Next LEARA monthly membership meeting at Dimitri's is on 10/25 (Topic: SSTV and Election of Trustees)
- Looking to use the EasyPal program on the SSTV net. Contact Terry, K8TJM, with questions.
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Dues can now be paid online through our website, see the homepage
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ARES nets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 PM on 145.41 repeater
- Have pictures of your shack or mobile installation? Pass them along to the newsletter editor KG8DN
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The '88 repeater and IRLP will be returning soon. See the LEARA Newsletter for more information
- Upcoming Hamfests – See Newsletter
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Upcoming Public Service opportunities – See Newsletter
Past Trivia Questions:
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9/1: Which county on CQ Magazine's county hunter awards list is the rarest?
Kalawao, HI.
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9/8: As defined in Part 97, how many types of control points are there?
Three - local, remote, and automatic.
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9/15: ?
(No trivia question this week).
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9/22: How many candidates are standing for this year's LEARA Trustee election?
Six.
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9/29: What are the call letters of the 'mile-high' U.S. radio station?
KOA in Denver, CO.
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10/6: ?
(No trivia question this week).
- 10/13 (Part 1): When did the FCC start offering 1x2 calls for Extras licensed 25 years?
1968.
- 10/13 (Part 2): When did they drop the 25 year requirement?
1972.
Checkins During September 2011:
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AC8CO |
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Bill |
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KC8TJH |
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Jeanne |
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AC8IH |
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Bill |
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KD8ACO |
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David |
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AD8WS |
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David |
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KD8FTS |
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Eddie |
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G8NXJ |
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Ian |
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KD8NVX |
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Leon |
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K8ARP |
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Arp |
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KD8OLH |
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Steve |
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K8CSI |
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Bruce |
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KG8DN |
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Ken |
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K8EHP |
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Mike |
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KG8MTG |
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Mike |
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K8SGX |
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Bill |
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N8AUC |
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Eric |
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K8WLF |
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Fritz |
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N8GRQ |
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John |
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KA8GZA |
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John |
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N8NDL |
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Jack |
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KA8VIT |
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Bill |
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N8UAZ |
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Tom |
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KB8MHZ |
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Lilly |
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N8UPZ |
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Bill |
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KB8VBR |
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Leone |
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N8UUC |
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Dave |
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KB8VXE |
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Carl |
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W2THU |
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Bob |
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KC8AWR |
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Bill |
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W8AZO |
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Marv |
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KC8FQV |
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Mark |
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W8DEC |
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Matt |
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KC8MNW |
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Jeannie |
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WA8TJL |
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Gary |
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KC8SIE |
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Mark |
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WD8GEO |
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George |
Upcoming Net Control Assignments:
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10/20/11 |
Bob |
W2THU |
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10/27/11 |
Bill |
AC8CO |
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11/3/11 |
Eric |
N8AUC |
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11/10/11 |
Joe |
KC8RAN |
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David |
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Bob |
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Don |





