Missouri ARES

New EC in District B

Dec 1

Congratulations to Jerry Chezum K0JMO on his appointment as EC for Macon County. This appointment is effective December 1, 2009. Thanks also go to Rex Clark K0VNL on his retirement as EC. Rex has served as EC for over 19 years!

Appointment in District A

Nov 10

Posted by NV0U in District A

Congratulations to Robert Beard W0LFZ on his appointment as EC for Cass County. This appointment is effective November 10, 2009.

Appointment in District B

Nov 3

Posted by NV0U in District B

Congratulations to David Krueger AB0DK on his appointment as EC for Adair County in the Missouri Section. This appointment is effective November 3, 2009.

New EC in District D

Nov 1

Posted by NV0U in District D

Congratulations to LaVerne Wilson NQ0B who is the new EC for Newton County effective November 1, 2009. LaVerne is taking over for Gerald Sherwood AC0AJ who has retired from the EC position after serving for over 20 years!

FCC Issues Public Notice on Amateur Service Communication During Government Disaster Drills

Oct 22

Posted by NV0U in Uncategorized

On Tuesday October 20, 2009 the FCC released a Public Notice clarifying the Commission’s rules relating to the use of Amateur Radio by licensed amateurs participating in drills and exercises on behalf of their employers. Entitled Amateur Service Communications During Government Disaster Drills, the Public Notice addresses participation by paid employees of organizations taking part in drills.

ARRL Board Adopts Guidelines and Recommendations on the Appropriate Use of Amateur Radio

Sep 26

Posted by NV0U in Missouri ARES

On Friday, September 25, the ARRL Board of Directors adopted guidelines on the appropriate use of Amateur Radio on behalf of commercial, non-profit and government entities, as well as recommendations for additional steps to be taken by the ARRL to educate radio amateurs and others on how to prepare and train for public service and emergency communications while complying with the current FCC Rules.

Read the full story on the ARRL Website.

Commercialization of Amateur Radio: The Rules, The Risks, The Issues

New Appointment in District A

Sep 15

Posted by NV0U in District A

Congratulations to Rick Wade KD0CNC on his appointment as EC for Benton County. This appointment is effective September 15, 2009.

New ASEC

Aug 21

Posted by KB0NHW in Missouri ARES

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Rathbun NV0U as Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator (ASEC).

This appointment will be towards the responsibility of Missouri ARES Webmaster. In this capacity Randy will solicit and accept items for inclusion on the Missouri ARES website. I am sure that Randy is looking for input and ideas as to the layout of the new streamlined look and feel of the website.

Please send any items to Randy.NV0U@gmail.com

New OES in Franklin County

Aug 15

Posted by KB0NHW in District D

I am pleased to announce the appointment of John McReynolds KC0NRO as OES representing Franklin County located in District C. He will be assisting the DEC in developing plans on how best to be utilized within the scope of his duties and responsibilities.

Changes in District D

Aug 15

Posted by NV0U in District D

The following new appointments have been made in District D:

Newton County: Ron Hayes N0VKJ, AEC

Stone County: Paula Duple K0ONB, AEC and Jim Stetson N0IZJ, AEC

Taney County: Ron Potter AG1P, AEC

Webster County: Don Greer N0DG, AEC and Leister Bowling AC7YK, AEC

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Winter Storm Warning issued February 08 at 11:41PM CST expiring February 09 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Memphis http://www.srh.noaa.gov/meg/ February 9, 2010
...WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT MUCH OF THE MID SOUTH TONIGHT... .SNOW WILL CONTINUE MAINLY NORTH OF A WYNNE ARKANSAS TO LEXINGTON TENNESSEE LINE TONIGHT. A MIXTURE OF SNOW...SLEET...AND RAIN ALONG INTERSTATE 40 FROM FORREST CITY ARKANSAS TO THE MEMPHIS METROPOLITAN AREA TO JACKSON AND DECATURVILLE TENNESSEE WILL […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 10:21PM CST expiring February 09 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah http://www.crh.noaa.gov/pah/ February 9, 2010
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI. * OCCASIONAL LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW OVERNIGHT WILL LIKELY RESULT IN 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW. THE SNOW WILL TAPER OFF TUESDAY MORNING. […]
Winter Storm Warning issued February 08 at 10:21PM CST expiring February 09 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah http://www.crh.noaa.gov/pah/ February 9, 2010
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI...SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN KENTUCKY. * OCCASIONAL LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT. SNOW […]
Flood Warning issued February 08 at 9:31PM CST expiring February 10 at 1:30AM CST by NWS Paducah http://www.crh.noaa.gov/pah/ February 9, 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...KENTUCKY...MISSOURI... OHIO RIVER AT BROOKPORT DAM...GRAND CHAIN DAM AND CAIRO .THE LOWER HALF OF THE OHIO RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE SLOWLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 8:54PM CST expiring February 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS QuadCities http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dvn/ February 9, 2010
...SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND WIND INCREASING TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... .A STRONG STORM SYSTEM MOVING THROUGH THE UPPER MIDWEST...COMBINED WITH ANOTHER WINTER STORM OVER THE SOUTHERN PLAINS...WILL CONTINUE TO MERGE OVER REGION THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE STORM HAS ALREADY PRODUCED WIDESPREAD 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW OVER THE AREA SINCE […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 8:44PM CST expiring February 09 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Springfield http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/ February 9, 2010
...PERIODS OF SNOW THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... .PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING BEFORE ENDING FROM WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE AREA INTO TUESDAY MORNING. THIS EVENING... HIGHER SNOWFALL RATES WILL BE POSSIBLE AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH CENTRAL AND EASTERN MISSOURI BRINGING ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 3 INCHES. […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 8:25PM CST expiring February 09 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Kansas City http://www.crh.noaa.gov/eax/ February 9, 2010
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY. * AREA AFFECTED...PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MISSOURI... INCLUDING AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF A UNIONVILLE TO MARSHALL TO […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 4:07PM CST expiring February 09 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Saint Louis http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/ February 8, 2010
...WINTER STORM TO CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY... .A WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE BI-STATE REGION TONIGHT...AND THEN LINGER OVER PARTS OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI AND WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS INTO TUESDAY. PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO BE ALL SNOW WITH THIS SYSTEM...WITH A BROAD SWATH OF 2 TO 6 INCHES EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON WHEN T […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 08 at 4:07PM CST expiring February 09 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Saint Louis http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/ February 8, 2010
...WINTER STORM TO CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY... .A WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE BI-STATE REGION TONIGHT...AND THEN LINGER OVER PARTS OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI AND WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS INTO TUESDAY. PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO BE ALL SNOW WITH THIS SYSTEM...WITH A BROAD SWATH OF 2 TO 6 INCHES EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON WHEN T […]
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Web 2.0 is the name that has been given to the second wind of the Internet evolution, characterized by new gadgets, new developments and new ways to have fun online. Amateur Radio is also experiencing a second wind, with more hams, more activity and more ways to enjoy the hobby than ever before. We are also experiencing a new marriage with the Internet, as w […]
The K7RA Solar Update
As soon as sunspot 1041 went over the horizon at the end of January, sunspot 1043 emerged, high in our Sun's northern hemisphere. The average daily sunspot number this week fell more than 13 points to 14.6, and average daily solar flux declined nearly 7 points to 75. The geomagnetic activity was up, and the average daily planetary A index rose 2 points […]
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Minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting Posted
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MARS Unifies Operation in Support of Haiti Relief Effort
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ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration
Registration remains open through Sunday, February 21, 2010, for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, March 5, 2010: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 1; Antenna Modeling; Radio Frequency Interference; Antenna Design and Construction; Ham Radio (Technician) License Course; Propagation; Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. […]
300 Feet of Cooperation
A positive approach earns Georgia hams some state owned tower space. […]
NCVEC Releases Second Technician Question Pool
In January, the Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) released the 2010 Technician (Element 2) Question Pool. Upon further review of the pool, members of the QPC found and corrected more than 50 minor typographical errors and clarified the questions and answers, making them easier to understand. T […]
2010 Field Day Packets Now Available
It’s that time of year again -- time to start gearing up for ARRL Field Day, June 26-27, 2010! ARRL’s flagship operating event -- always held the fourth full weekend in June -- brings together new and experienced hams for 24 hours of operating fun. Field Day packets are now available for download and include the complete rules (including changes for 2010), a […]
Illinois Teams with Amateur Radio Operators to Create RACES Program
A newly forged partnership between Amateur Radio operators throughout the state of Illinois and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will provide an additional layer of emergency communications during disasters. The agreement creates the State Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) program. Under the agreement, IEMA Director Andrew Velasqu […]

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