This weeks letter contains the following items:

• + BPL: FCC Tightens BPL Interference Rules -- But Not By Enough
• + On the Air: 2011 ARRL CW Sweepstakes -- Are You Ready?
• + ARDF Update: New Mexico Hosts Successful Foxhunting Championships
• + DXCC Desk Offers Special "Paper Application Offer" for ST0R QSLs
• + ARRL Webinar Scheduled for November 3: Hams, Emergencies and the News
• ARES^®/NTS Study: ECAC Submits Interim Report
• Now You Know: The National Traffic System
• + FCC, FEMA, NOAA to Conduct First Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System
• Solar Update
• + Silent Key: Former ARRL Midwest Division Vice Director C. Richard Dyas, W0JCP
• This Week on the Radio
• Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

To read the full letter go to:    www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-10-27

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test on November 9, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.  For more information go to http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm

2011 Maps are available.  Go to APRSPoint FAQ #7 and follow Steves instructions 'to the letter'.

It's a huge 1.4GB file so allow pleanty of download time or choose the DVD.

73,   Ted

This weeks letter contains the following Items:

• + Thai Amateurs Respond to Floods, Ask that 7.060-7.063 MHz Be Kept Clear
• + ARRL Executive Committee Examines BPL Issues, Regulatory Matters, Electronic Balloting, More
• + Newly Elected Section Managers to Converge in Newington
• The 6th Annual ARRL On-Line Auction Is Open for Bidding!
• + California Ham Killed in Shooting Spree
• Check Out the November/December Issue of QEX
• + Honor Professional Journalists: Nominate Them for the ARRL's Leonard Award
• Solar Update
• + Postage Rates to Increase in January
• This Week on the Radio
• Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

To read the full letter go to:     www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-10-20

Gary White, N0AOK, hosts a Digital Mode Net on the 147.015 MHz +600 kHz PL 151.4 Hz Repeater Every Friday Night at 19:30 hours local time. The net uses FM modulation and has mostly concentrated on using PSK31 and is really helpful to new Hams as well as those new to Digital (like me), however all Hams regardless of experience are more than welcome. The net is monitored for FM voice to help with questions if Hams have issues getting up and running and to monitor for emergency traffic.
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> When: Every Friday Night at 19:30 Hours (7:30 pm) Local time (Kansas City, MO)
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> Where: 147.015 MHz +600 kHz offset Repeater and uses 151.4 Hz PL Tone (Blue Springs ARC Repeater)
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> Mode: FM modulation, Digital Mode is usually PSK31.
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> Who: Net Control is Gary White, N0AOK and everyone with a Valid Ham License is welcome!
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CLAY COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

Date:   October 17, 2011               

To:       All Employees

From:  Sheriff Boydston

Melissa Reno has been chosen as the Employee of the Month for September for the job she did planning and organizing the Clay County Investigative Squad’s 40^th Anniversary dinner.  Besides performing all of her regular supervisory duties, Melissa worked with Captain Jackson in the preparations, ordering decorations and helping make the event a huge success. 

Congratulations Melissa!

Honorable Mention:

Detention Officer David Ramirez was named the Detention Employee of the Month for consistently performing in an outstanding manner.  DO Ramirez has responded to assist Detention Booking when not on assignment, made several inmate transports and quickly volunteered to assist maintenance with flooding and clean-up issues in dayrooms.

Deputy Kevin Bennett was nominated from Field Operations for the month of September.  Deputy Bennett has volunteered to take on OIC duties on numerous occasions for the last several months.  Deputy Bennett continually shows good judgment and takes these additional responsibilities knowing that compensation is not increased.  Law enforcement members from other agencies have stated that Deputy Bennett represents our Sheriff’s Office in an exemplary fashion when interacting with them.

We also want to recognize two of our volunteers: Tim Cott and David Laskowski for their quick response with the Mobile Incident Command Unit the evening of the helicopter crash earlier this year.

> Gary White, N0AOK, hosts a Digital Mode Net on the 147.015 MHz +600 kHz PL 151.4 Hz Repeater Every Friday Night at 19:30 hours local time. The net uses FM modulation and has mostly concentrated on using PSK31 and is really helpful to new Hams as well as those new to Digital (like me), however all Hams regardless of experience are more than welcome. The net is monitored for FM voice to help with questions if Hams have issues getting up and running and to monitor for emergency traffic.
>
> When: Every Friday Night at 19:30 Hours (7:30 pm) Local time (Kansas City, MO)
>
> Where: 147.015 MHz +600 kHz offset Repeater and uses 151.4 Hz PL Tone (Blue Springs ARC Repeater)
>
> Mode: FM modulation, Digital Mode is usually PSK31.
>
> Who: Net Control is Gary White, N0AOK and everyone with a Valid Ham License is welcome!

This weeks letter contains the following items:

• + US Amateurs Now 700,000 Strong!
• + On the Air: ISS to Be On the Air for JOTA This Weekend
• Get Ready for the 6th Annual ARRL On-Line Auction
• + Amateur Radio in Space: ARISSat-1 Team Announces Morse Code Contest
• + Amateur Radio in Space: AMSAT to Celebrate 50 Years in Space at Annual Space Symposium
• + ARRL Marks 28th Year of Hosting USTTI ARAC Course
• Public Service: Nominations Now Open for the George Hart Distinguished Service Award
• Solar Update
• This Week on the Radio
• Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

To read the full letter go to:    www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-10-13

NBEMS software updates.  9/9/2011

                     www.w1hkj.com  click on “New releases & downloads page”

            For the users of Fldigi/Flmsg for emergency communications it is suggested

            that updates be maintained. Note: the current updates my be saved on a

            portable USB data device (thumb drive). In doing this the operator has a current

            version available ready to install in the event of a earlier version update requirment.

            Fldigi Ver: 3.21.16 is now available

            Additional information on the upgrade may be found on the web sight.

            Flmsg Ver 1.1.8

            Two sets of forms have been added to the software.

                A. MARS message forms

                b. Red Cross “Safe & Well” related forms. The forms expedite the inputing

                    of personal information as well as keeping a record of the data entered.         

            Rick Smith

            K0KEX

This weeks letter contains the following items:

• + On the Air: 10 Meters Is Hot!
• + WRC-12: European Proposal for Amateur Secondary MF Allocation Clears Important Hurdle
• + Every Radio Amateur Knows that Spectrum Defense Matters
• + Check Out the November Issue of QST
• At the Workbench: The Deadline for the Third ARRL Homebrew Challenge Is Approaching
• + Public Service: Nominations Now Open for the George Hart Distinguished Service Award
• ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up to Lately?
• + Section News: New Section Manager Appointed in North Texas
• Committee Notes: Changes to ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee
• Solar Update
• + ARRL Recognizes: Robert Miller, KE6F , Wins September QST Cover Plaque Award
• This Week on the Radio
• Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

To read the full letter go to:     www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-10-06