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ARRL TN SECTION PIC NEWSMarch 2018ARRL TN Section Public Information NewsletterIT MAY SEEM EARLY IN THE YEAR BUT SEVERE WEATHER IS ALREADY HERE!Over the past few months, we have experienced severe weather across all of TN, including severe winter weather, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding,. The severe weather bringswith it a need for enhanced communications at a time when traditional modes may be down, and THIS is whereamateur radio operators can provide a great service to their communities and wider areas.Not sure how to contribute to Amateur Radio Efforts? Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Take a SKYWARN class through the National Weather Service to keep you weather-spotting skills up todate For more details, see NWS SKYWARN website at: https://www.weather.gov/skywarn/ Check the TN ARES website for information about local ARES groups, and CONTACT THEM to become amember. tnares.com Being an ARES member will help you to become more involved BEFORE the need arises, so you will befamiliar with their processes before you are called upon to help. They will work with their served agency andwill let you know when you need to deploy. Find and participate in local , area and state-wide nets to become familiar with the “net norms” . These arelisted for each section on the TN ARES website. Many are also listed in the “ARES Nets” section of thisnewsletter. tnares.com Investigate upgrading your license to General or Amateur Extra - if you are not there already - to be able touse HF bands for emergency communications outside your area. See http://www.arrl.org/ for classes andexams schedules.DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY!!!Work with your local ARES leadership to determine if and when you are needed!!!ARRL TN Section Public Information TeamOUR MISSION: Work throughout Tennessee to show thevalue of amateur radio as a hobby, a skill, and a means ofemergency communications to the general public to generate interest in amateur radio operations.Public Information Coordinator TN Section: CathyGoodrich W4CMGARRL Public Information Officers: Stephan AndermanK2SMA, Tom Tate WA4CGF, Keith Gaines KC4YYF,Len Grice W4MKSThe ARRL TN Section Website: tnarrl.orgTNARES— The TN ARES Homepage : tnares.comIn This Issue Severe Weather Hamfests Technician License Class and VE Session byMarshall County Amateur Radio Society Contesting—Resources and Schedule Links Class Schedules Upcoming Hamfests—Summary VE Sessions ARES and Weekly Nets Contact Us

MTARS TULLAHOMA HAMFESTSponsored by: MTARS - Middle TN Amateur Radio SocietyDate: Saturday, March 10, 2018Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Place: First Methodist Church208 West Lauderdale StTullahoma, TNTHIS SHOW features 2-way radios, Electronics, Computers. (Boneyard &Tailgating on site!)"Something for everyone." http://www.mtars-ham.org/Stop by to upgrade (or get) your Amateur Radio License at the 9:00 a.m. VE Session, then look for some greatdeals in their boneyard and tailgating sections! Your next stop will be the forums— Always a great source ofinformation! Of course, before you leave, be sure to visit some old (and new) friends over the award-winningBBQ!For more information, see MTARS website g2018 “Ides of March Hamfest”Sponsored by - Reelfoot Amateur Radio ClubDate: Saturday, March 24, 2018Time: Doors open at 8:00 a.m.Place: Tennessee National Guard Armory2017 East Reelfoot AvenueUnion City, TN“VE Testing sessions at 09:00 & 11:00 in the test room - What to Bring to anExam Session QSL Card Checking on site Bring your cards!! QSL Forum by Ed AB4IQ 09:00 WX Radar Interpretation Forum by Eddie Holmesfrom WBBJ at 10:30All kinds of new and used ham items for sale by various vendors Weather permitting, Tailgating will be allowed North of main building Food and drinks and snacks on site Handicap accessibleDrawings all day - main prize drawing at 1 PM- Winners must be present to win”. r more information, see the Reelfoot Amateur Radio Club website .reelfootarc.com/Hamfest2018Flyer.html

MEMPHIS FreeFest Sponsored by: Mid-South Amateur Radio AssociationDate: Saturday, April 14, 2018Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Place: Bartlett Station Municipal Center5868 Stage RoadBartlett, TNMars Meeting, Seminars, VE Testing, Concessions and more! AND It’s Totally FREE - No charge for tables or outside spaces or admittance.The VE testing in Morning, Seminars Noon to 2:30 pm .The Main prizes (you do not need to be present to win these) include a 2000 Watt Predator Inverter/Generator,a Kenwood TN710G Transceiver, iPad and so much more.For more information, see MARA website /maraonline.org/mara-online/freefest2018 Sevier County Hamfest, Meet & Greet, &BoneyardSponsored by: 470 Amateur Radio Group & Sevier County ARESDate: Saturday, April 21, 2018Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Place: 550 Eastgate RdSevierville, TNThe 4th in Sevierville TN. “Bring your ham equipment and computer equipment used in amateur radio, old equipment , new equipment , parts, antenna's. If it’s got to do with Ham Radio, this will be a great place to sell , trade, andlook for the items you need. Saturday April 21st, 2018, Rain or Shine !We will be having a W4VEC FCC test session this year which will start at 10:30 AM cost is 12.00 Cash, to get yourlicense on Monday, Technician Class will need photo ID, upgrades bring a copy of your license. The new license willbe sent to you vis e mail from the FCC. There will be Forums to attend and will have the Tennessee ARRL SEC andStaff setup Keith Miller will be doing a workshop on the ARRL,, Digital Radio, Propagation, and more . “ r more information, see the Sevierville TN Hamfest Events page on Facebook /

CONTESTING : Resources and Schedule LinksAmateur Radio provides several different areas of interest and focus for its enthusiasts. Some folks becomeinterested in Amateur Radio to provide public service, some like the personal security of knowing that they willhave communications with their friends and loved ones, whatever the status of public modes of communication. Others like the challenge of contacting all states and countries, seeking awards like “Worked All States”or “DX Century Club”, and, for 2018, the ARRL International Grid Square Chase! Many like to participate in various contests that take place throughout the year.There are many easy ways to find our how to become involved and how to fine-tuneyour contesting skills, or to find a contest to participate in. Right within our own state,the Tennessee Contest Group provides a wealth of information about contesting,from their dedicated “Contesting 101” tab, to information about specific contests within the state and around the world! Check out their website at http://k4tcg.org/There are several other sources of contesting schedules and information available online. ARRL Contest Calendar: http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar - 12-month contest calendar; ARRL ContestCorral (Includes non-ARRL Contests) is also on the ARRL Contest page. View the “Contest Corral” sectionfor a pdf of contests by month. March Contest Corral is available at: 18/March%202018%20Corral.pdf WA7BNM Contest Calendar: http://www.contestcalendar.com/ - 8-day, 12, month, etc. Annual CQ Contest Calendar: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/cq contests/cq annual contest calendar/cq annual contest calendar.html DX Zone Contest Calendar: s/ - provides a listing ofMANY different Contest Calendar sites to choose from—no more excuses about not finding a contest onthe air!WA7BNM Contest Calendar: http://www.contestcalendar.com/ - 8-day, 12, month, etc. Annual CQ Contest Calendar: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/cq contests/cq annual contest calendar/cq annual contest calendar.html DX Zone Contest Calendar: s/Technician Licensing ClassSource: onsoring Club/Organization: Marshall County Amateur Radio SocietyStart/End Dates: 03/31/2018 - 04/21/2018Times: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM# of Sessions: 4Contact:Phone:Email:Location:Stephan Anderman K2SMA(931) 993-5800k2sma@arrl.netMarshall County Hardison Office Annex230 College St Ste 100Lewisburg, TN 37091Additional Information: Pre-registration and exam fee MUST be received by Monday, March 19, 2018.The cost of the exam session and all materials, including the ARRL text, are included in the 45.00course fee. Membership in the Marshall County Amateur Radio Society is included for those whocomplete the course, pass the exam, and complete a club membership application. The exam session will be administered on Saturday, April 28th, at 10:00 AM, at the same location as thecourse sessions. A review and "breathe deeply" session will be held on Saturday, April 28th, at 8:30AM, prior to the exam.

TN HamfestsMTARS Tullahoma Hamfest Sponsored by: Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society (MTARS) March10, 2018http://www.qsl.net/mtars/The Ides of March Hamfest Sponsored by: Reelfoot Amateur Radio Club March 24, 2018http://reelfootarc.comMemphis FreeFest Sponsored by: Mid-South Amateur Radio Association April 14, 2018http://maraonline.org2018 Sevier County Hamfest, Meet & Greet, & Boneyard Sponsored by: 470 Amateur Radio Group& Sevier County ARES April 21, 2018 TS Tailgate Party Sponsored by: Clarksville Amateur Transmitting Society May 12, 2018http://www.kf4l.org/Knoxville Hamfest Sponsored by: Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville June 16, 2018http://www.w4bbb.orgWes Schum Memorial Vintage Radio Event Sponsored by: Wes Schum Amateur Radio Society(W9DYV) July 21, 2018 http://www.ce-multiphase.comGreater Nashville & Middle Tennessee HamQuest Sponsored by: Wilson County Amateur Radio ClubJuly 28, 2018 http://midtnhamquest.comTennessee State Convention (Hamfest Chattanooga 2018) Sponsored by: Chattanooga AmateurRadio Club October 20, 2018 http://www.w4am.netDid you know Be Our GuestAmateur Radio Operators who join ARRL orDid you know renew their membership at a Hamfest areAmateur Radio Operators, or soon toeligible to choose one of six publications asbe HAMs, who are undecided abouta gift when they complete the applicationjoining ARRL can “try it for free” byand pay their dues at the Hamfest.signing up for a 90-Day Guest Ac-Stop by the ARRL table at the next HAM-count?FEST for more details!http://www.arrl.org/membership

VE Testing SessionsLooking for a VE Testing Session so you can bring someone to get their ticket? Takingthe next step by upgrading your own? Check out the Exams link on arrl.org to getdetails on sessions in your area: http://www.arrl.org/exam imanWoodburyAtokaSeviervilleNew c City ARSP5 PreparednessCleveland ARCNashville VE TeamDCCARCStones River ARCDelta ARC VE TeamDickson Cty ARC470 Amt Radio Group E TNMARCTipton Cty Radio SocietyLakeway ARCHHARTCookeville Repeater VE TeamCookeville Repeater VE TeamBristol ARCChattanooga ARCCumberland Plateau ARCCrockett Cty ARSUniversity of TN ARCRobertson County ARCDelta ARC VE TeamHickman Co. DX AssnScenic City ARSCleveland ARCRoane County ARCDCCARCTipton Cty Radio Society470 Amt Radio Group E TN3 RATSWilson ARCLakeway ARCGOOD LUCK!!!Walk-insTimeallowed4:00 PMNo5:00 PMYes10:00 AMYes8:30 AMYes1:00 PMYes10:00 AMYes5:30 PMYes7:00 PMYes6:00 PMYes9:00 AMYes6:00 PMYes5:00 PMYes5:00 PMYes6:00 PMYes6:00 PMYes7:00 PMYes6:00 PMNo7:00 PMNo8:00 AMYes12:00 PMYes1:00 PMYes5:30 PMYes1:00 PMYes4:00 PMNo10:00 AMYes9:00 AMNo1:00 PMYes6:00 PMYes6:00 PMYes9:00 AMYes1:30 PMYes5:00 PMYes