Announcements

Announcements

General Licensing Course

Eight students are making their way towards getting their General ticket in the EARS sponsored spring course.

EARS Christmas Dinner

Congratulations go out to Andrew John W8OU who is recipient of the "Ham Radio Operator of the Year" award. The EARS Board voted unanimously to present Andrew with this award for his service and dedication to the Club.

Special thanks to the following organizations that generously donated door prizes to the EARS Christmas Dinner:

Gordon West/W5YI

MFJ

Texas Towers

Comet

McAlister's Deli

Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant

Earl's Rib

Walmart

Freddy's Frozen Custard

The Ultimate Cheesecake

Panera Bread

Starbucks

Jamba Juice

Blockbuster

Centennial Edition of Oklahoma Statehood Day

EARS celebrated the Centennial by holding a special event station at the State Capital Publishing Museum on November 10th and 17th in Guthrie. EARS used 1x1 call sign W5G to commemorate the event. Special thanks to the South Canadian Amateur Radio Society and Noble County Repeater Group for helping us celebrate! Certificate provided to those sending a large envelope with appropriate postage to: EARS, PO Box 48, Edmond, OK 73083.

D-Star Access

D-Star repeaters in the NE Oklahoma City area are currently being tested. The repeater information is as follows:

VHF: 147.45 Output, 144.45 Input (-3 MHz split (no duplexer)) AE5DN__C

UHF: 442.775 Output, 447.775 Input (+5 (regular)) AE5DN__B

EARS Welcomes Donations

With the approval of the IRS earlier this year, EARS became a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. Your donation of newer functioning ham radio equipment or monetary contributions can bring you a tax write-off while helping to support Amateur Radio in your community. For more information contact Lonnie Hewell N5MFM at rlhewell@cox.net.

EARS Members Assist at Accident Scene

Returning from an ARES exercise EARS members provide help for victims of a car accident. Read more here.

Fall 2007 Technician Licensing Course

All of our 2007 Fall Technician Course participants passed their FCC exam! Congratulations go out to:

Scott Carr KE5QZZ

Laurette Graham KE5RAA

Matthew Kidwell KE5RAB

John Lawson KE5QZW

Mike Magee KE5QZV

Tom Menasco, Sr. KE5QZX

Brian Teters KE5QZY

Special recognition goes to Larry Roberts KE5QMH who also passed his General test.

Amateur Radio Week

EARS President Andrew John W8OU receives a Proclamation from the Edmond City Council in recognition of Amateur Radio Week. Pictured are (left to right): Mike Magee Edmond Emergency Management, Edmond Mayor Daniel P. O'Neil, and Andrew John W8OU.

K3LR Contest Station

EARS member Tim Duffy K3LR talks about his top-notch contesting station during a recent Business Meeting. See a video about the K3LR QTH here.

EARS Scholarship Awarded

The annual Bertha Watson Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Yaan Huang, a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School and an aspiring nurse attending UCO in the Fall. The Bertha Watson Scholarship is funded by the generosity of EARS members and the UCO Foundation. Congratulations to Yaan!

Spring 2007 General Licensing Course Graduates

EARS salutes five new General Class ham radio operators who passed the 35-question exam. Those who can now use "stroke AG" after their call sign are:

Timothy Booher KE5KQO

Steve Holaday KE5LPC

Douglas Huchteman KD5VHZ

Ron McCubbin, Jr. KC5QCV

Keith Morrison KC5TPC

Congratulations to all of our course graduates!

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

The EARS repeater was alive with activity at the end of the marathon when it was transitioned from back up status to the primary repeater. Area ham radio operators monitoring the course were able to request supplies and other resources to assist runners. Thanks to all EARS volunteers who participated in this large-scale event!

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Irish eyes were smiling on March 17 when Mother Nature brought beautiful weather to Oklahoma City for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. 77 entrants made their way towards Bricktown with the guidance of Steve Kuper KC5RYT and many other EARS volunteers. Thanks to all who gave their time and provided assistance in this awesome event!