12/08/07

12/7/07
POCATELLO TESTING SESSION
The Pocatello ARRL test session  Saturday, Jan, 12th for those wishing to get a new license or upgrade. see this link for all the information
 http://www.pocatelloarc.org/main_page_links/arrl_testing.htm

11/12/07  
Operating Off The Grid
Operating off the grid is neither difficult nor expensive.  Click HERE for an example.

11/7/07
State RACES Volunteers
The mission of the State RACES program in Boise is to provide the State Bureau of Homeland Security and the State of Idaho with non-commercial emergency radio communications during major emergencies and disasters. RACES provides government to government radio communications; specifically, volunteers maintain radio communications with Idaho's 44 counties, State and federal agencies, and critical infrastructure operators when other means of communications are unavailable. State RACES volunteers meet on the first Thursday of each month in State's Emergency Operations Center at Gowen Field. If you are interested in volunteering for this essential service, please contact ARRL Section Manager and Chief RACES Officer Doug Rich, W7DVR at 376-7651.

11/5/07 
Magic Valley Radio Club Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Magic Valley Radio Club will be this Saturday, Nov. 10th.  The meeting will be held at the SIRCOM dispatch center in Jerome.  Some of us will also be meeting at Perkins Restaurant around 8:30 a.m. for breakfast then carpool or caravan over.

11/5/07
The Pocatello Amateur Radio Club is holding a licensing session this Saturday, Nov. 10th for those wishing to get a new license or upgrade.  It will be held at 5018 Rainbow Ln. in Chubbuck.  There will be a $14 fee and applicants must have a copy of their license or certificate and two forms of ID...one of which must be a photo.  For more information contact WQ7I at 208-237-2763.

8/10/07
Wagon Days Needs Ham
Bill Marshall billkmarshall@cox.net will be leading up a group to volunteer for the wagon days event over Labor Day weekend. Please email Bill if you are able to help      Thanks Joe Yelda KF7AE

8/9/07 
Ham Testing Scheduled
The Snake River Chapter ISRA will be holding a testing session for those who want to take the test for your ham license or upgrade.  The testing will be held Saturday, August 11, at the East Minico Middle School , 1805 "H" St. in Rupert at 11 a.m.  For more info contact Howard, W7WKL. 

8/6/07
New Repeater In Boise Valley  By Doug Rich, W7DVR
I am pleased to announce a new repeater put up by our District Three
DEC, Chuck KX7ID and crew.  Full Story

7/25/07  
Ham Radio Breakfast Bash in North Idaho  By: Steve McQuiston, WO6LF
Question: what is circular in two dimensions, somewhat flat in the third, golden-brown in color, and comes off the griddle with the same virtuosity as does Beethoven’s Violin Concerto from Itzhak Perlman’s violin?  Answer: Easy!   Full Story

7/12/07 
2007 Coeur d’ Alene Ironman Triathlon*  Re-visted:  Ham Radio’s Big Role  By: Steve McQuiston, WO6LF
For the winning athlete, it was over in 8 hours, 33 minutes, and 32 seconds, but for the group of ham radio operators who provided radio communications for the event, it went on another eight-and-a-half hours—from the beginning of the race at seven in the morning until the end well after midnight.  The Ironman Triathlon is a race consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.  Full Story

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7/9/07
If you have any news of amateur radio around the state please email the information to Kelly , K7SU.  Use the EMAIL NEWS button located at the top right of this page.

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